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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

Congress Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, December co.--SESArr.-Mr.
wilson offered joint resolution directing the
President 10 instruct officers OF the army and
| navy and OF the Freedmen's Bureau TO pre-
vent and prohibit the infiiction OF corporeal
punishment for crimes and misdemeanors In
the lately rebeilous States until their Cover
nors shall have been recognized and ratified by
Congress. Ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. Cattell presented petition OF carpet
manufacturers praying relief from the i've
per cent internal revenue tax. Referred TO
the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Ross called up the resolution on recon.
struction offered by him yesterday, and print.
ed in yes terday' report and delivered o speech
advocating the right OF Congress TO establish
governments In tho rebellious States.
Mr.. Henderson offered resolution based
upon n dispatch from Governor Fletcher, of
Missouri, calling upon the President for iufor-
nation rs 10 whether he had, since the lst Of
December, sent troops into the interior of Mis-.
souri, for any purpose and, IL SO, 10 indicate
his reasons, etc. The resolution was adopted
The bin for the admission Of Nebraska was
then taken up.
The debate continued on the Nebraska bill
until O'Clock, without vote; and after
executive session, the Senate adjourned.
Horss.-Mr. Spalding rose TO a.queston Of
privilege in connection with an editorial In
the Washington Chronicle rejecting upon n
resolution offered by him and referred TO the
Committee on Reconstruction. The resolution
simply directed the committee to inquire into
the propriety OF proposing joint resolution
declaratory of the purpose Of Congress in the
reception OF senators and representatives
from the rebellious States, respectively, on
the ratification by them Of the constitutional
amendment. Hewas In favor OF the constitu-
tional amendmSat in all it's parts, and advised
Its adoption as a measure OF Cancellation. II
might become necessary ere long TO place the
reyolted States in the condition of territories.
If the necessity became apparent, he should
not finch from the work.
Mr.. Stevens replied, saying that the resolu-
ton referred to was pernicious and such as
would obstruct final, free reconstruction OF the
Government. The House then went into Com
mittce of the Whole, and Mr.. Xix, of Ken
lucky, delivered speech on the Presidents
message.
Several speeches were made while in Com.
mittee of the Whole on the Presidents mes
sage: after which, the committee arose, and
the House adjourned.
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The Mnshington City Darkies.

WASHINGTON, December 2o.-The colored
citizens OF this District are holding private
meetings to arrange for voting at the next
municipal election, and to consider other mat
tiers in that connection. The Republican
Association, at their regular meeting last
night, passed a resolution declaring that in its
judgment the organization ofauxiliaries TO this
society, composed exclusively Of colored per-
sons, is neither expedient as matter of policy
nor consistent with Republican principles,
which make no distinction on account Of race
or color.
THE RAIDS foresee danger. The negroes, II
organized will vote rs a body, and may vote
against them, rs In Boston. But we don't be-
lieve Congress means for the darkes to vote.
II will itself elect District ofcersl
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OFFIC1AL-THE President OvERRuLEs
GENERAL SICKLEs.-The National ReputH-
can of yesterday says:
"The North Carolina Commissioners had
a long interview with President Johnson
Yesterday, who communicated to them his
decision, both in regard to the order of
General Sickles and to the interference of
the officers of the Freedmen's Bureau in
annulling articles of indcnture in hume
rous cases where colored children bad been
bound out.
"On both points the President decided
that the officers were in error in interfering
Secretary Stanton issued instructions to
General Sickles directing him to rescind
his orders prohibiting the execution Of
. judicial orders inficting corporeal punish
mcnt. These Instructions were delivered
to Governor Worth, to be handed to Gene
raj Sickles.
General Howard also issued and de-
livered 10 Governor Worth orders TO his
subordinate officers to cease any inter-
ference with the laws of North Carolina
when they bear equally upon the whites
and blacks"
Now for General Schofeld's case.
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Nv the Sfeamer Jaya-Foreigu items.

The entire stock OF cotton in Liverpool,
December sth, is estimated at 539, 900 bales, OF
which 1890 bales are American. Advices
from Manchester are unfavorable, the market
there for goods and yarns being very dull, and
prices tending downward.
The Paris Pdtrie says the scheme which Is
being concerted between Catholic Powers has
no political meaning II is simply an arrange.
ment by which the Catholic Governments
would contribute TO the Pope's civil list. The
matter will receive attention when Parlia'
ment meets, and then the Governments Will
be called 10 account.
The French Admiral in China has issued n
notification declaring the river Scone in Corea
in state of blockade from October 18Th,
owing to the recent murders of French mis-
sionaries.
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The LAWYERS Test Oath in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, December 10. A motion
being made in the United States District Court
TO set aside the test oath ON the ground that
such was permitted in the Supreme Court,
which statement was supported by evidence,
Judge Darrell replied that he had information
that the practice in the Supreme Court was TO
administer the oath in open court as before the
war, and then 10 pass applicants into the
clerks Office where they were required TO take
the test oath. When the decision OF the Su-
preme Court is rendered, the Judge Of this
will not raise his head against its decree. The
court decided not to be further pressed on this
SuhlpCt.
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re- DON'T BE ALARMED,
THE REMEDY is HAND.
We guarantee TO cure every case OF
LEVY ON THE BRAIN )"
even the most obstinate ones
ARE BOUND TO YIELD.
Owing to the rapid increase OF the disease Of
LEVY ON THE BRAIN"

Owing to the rapid increase OF the disease Of
LEVY ON THE BRAIN"
the undersigned found 1t necessary to procure a
new lot of REMEDIES which have come to
hand:
Handsome French Merino, all colors, al 81, worth
81 so; Plain and Striped Mohairs at Soc, sold at
Soc at the beginning Of the season Balmorai
Skirts for children at g. would be cheap at 81 80
Striped Debaige at 2sc., Embroidered Linen COL
lars at 81 per dozen, worth IS Handsome Needle
worked Collars at SOC, worth 81 Worked Bands,
two yards in piece at 75c. a. Sl25, 81 and 81,
all OF which are worth double the money Hand.
some Embroidered Sets OF Collars and CUTS at 75c.,
worth $3.50; Heavy Maekanaw Blankets weight,
eight pounds), at $3.50; large stock OF Dress
Goods at reduction Of IS per cent; Cloth Saques,
Circulars, and Basques at reduced prices; Bal
moral Skirts at $3.50, worth $3.50; Linen Hand
kerchiets at 81 so per dozeni large reduction In
all kinds OF Hoods, Breakfast shswls, and Eubias
White Flannel at IS, 80, and 35c.; Heavy Grey and
Red Twillsd Flannel at s5c.; Canton Flannels At
Is, 20. and ssc.; aud many other articles too
numerous to mention. all to be sold at reduced
prices, at LEVY BROTHERS.
Successors to Jacob 1. Levy,
asu-t. No. Is Main street.
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that Of Masiminau: and rumoris prevalent

that OF Maximiiian: and rumor Il prevalent
on the Continent that General Prim. the noted
insurrectionury leader, has re.entered Spain.
BERLIs, December la.-Count Bismarck, by
advice Of his physician, has relinquished the
presidency OF tho Conference OF North Ger
man States In favor of Savigny.
1t is rumored that strong feeling exists in
the Austrian army In favor OF making Maxi.
milan Emperor Of Austria.
SOUTHAMPTON, December 1.-the Germa.
mia, from New York on the sth, has arrived.
LIVERPOOL, December ls-P. Motion has
been very active to-day; transactions quite
large; middling uplands closed at lad. sales
amounted 10 80, 900 bales.
LONDON, December ls.-Consols, s9A United
Statos E-3's, ~.
LospoS, December Dbl o'clock A. M
Before official hours this morning United
States 5.20's We're offered at IN.
PARIS, December 2o.-The Moniteur, in an
editorial this morning, thinks there is no doubt
that the relations between Italy and the Pope
will settle upon q sound basis.
PARIS, December 20.-Ls Tampa this morning
announces It's unqualified belief that Napo-
leon has received official intelligence Of the
abdication OF MACMILLAN.
LIVERPOOL, december $o-Noon-Iotloh
opened active At the closing rates of yester-
day middling uplands, l4;. sales promise TO
reach II, 900 bales.
Loypoy, December 2.-United States 5-20's
of 81 quoted at 75,4 al Frankfort this morn
ing, with an active demand.
PARIS, December 2O-Evening .-Stnce the
message of President Johnson TO Congress was
received here in full by steamer, ithas had
bet er effect upon the public opinion than the
meagre and imperfect synopsis which was
previously received through the Atlantic cable.
The budget Of II. Fould, the French Minis
ter of Finance, shows that the revenues and
expenditures Of France are in state Of equili-
brinm and declares that the proposed scheme
for reorganization of the army will involve
no increase OF taxes. but will prove fresh
guarantee Of peace for the future. 1t Is re-
ported that NJ Fould has loaned 9o,ooo,ooO
francs to the Government CT Spain.
PEsTH, December 2l.-The Upper House OF
the Diet have agreed TO the address TO the
Emperor recently adopted BY the Lower Cham
Der.
LIVERPOOL, December 2O-P. M.-Cotton
market steady. Prices firm at llhd. for mid
ding uplands sales, 1900 bales. Breadstufis
market unchanged from last quotations.
LONDON, December 2o-P. M .-Consols closed
firm, and unchanged nj S9H for money. United
States 5-2O's, IN. Illinois Central 7SH. Erie
Railway ASH,
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The Late Decision or the Supreme
Court.

The following remarks Of the National
IatelGgcncer take the correct view of this
decision:
The MILLIGAN CAsE.--That the Union Is
saved, in the full integrity Of its three great
divisions, has become majestic consum-
nation by the unanimous voice of the SUI
preme Court In vindication of the civil in.
Stitutions Of the country. The moral
weight Of the decision in the Milligsn case
cannot be measured by that of any of the
great constitutional questions which shook
the Republic in days gone by. For neither
in the breadth of the issue, the extraya-
gance OF contemporary heresies on the sub
icct, nor in the magnitude of the stake.
could any past cause before that high court
compare with this. But more than all, the
unanimity of the whole bench on all that
was vital in this great question is without
previous example. In great constitutional
questions heretofore, even when the court
were unanimous (Which happened but
rarely on the judgment, theywerc various
inther reasoning; and nthe greateStques.
tons the dissenting opinions we're all but
as weighty as the judgment itself. Here
the only diversion from the common cur
rent of the judicial mind OF the Supreme
Bench land, indeed, the bar OF the country
atslarge) was upon the speculative queS-
tion whether, under any circumstances, ii
would I've possible 10 reconcile n military
commission for the trial of civilians with
the Constitution of the United States.
All the Judges agreed that il such a power
could he found m that instrument it was
altogether latent as yet, and consequently
that for the purposes OF any existing case
there was no shadow of law for the mon
strouS and sanguinary pretensions with
which the diSordered and perverted parti-
sanship of the times would strike down the
liberties of the people. The dicta of four
of the judges 60 no further than to assert
the power of Congress to lcgalize military
commissions. In all that is actual in all
that has ever entered into discussion of
this theme in the press, the courts, or the
halls of Congress in all that there Is in
the question, the constitutional exponent
Of the law in this country has spoken in
one voice Of rebuke, seated on the exalted
iudgment-Seat of the nation, clothed IN the
spotlcSs erminc of justice.
Not from the thickened tongue and
bloodShot eyes ofthe boiSterouS haranguer;
not from the poisoned plume or the nerve
less equivocation of partisan editors; not
from the honest but prepOSterouS vehe-
mence of the political pulpit; not even
from the speeches of statesmen, pledged
to party measures, and bound by personal
obligations, are we to look for test of
loyalty, rule Of civil obedience, critic
rion Of national patriotism. Ancient, be-
nctcent, just, majestic, it is the lar which
spreads from the judicial branch of the or
ganic republic. He that hesitates in his
obedience, or postpones his respect, is ig-
norant of freedom, unworthy to be heard,
aud born to meanness. Let him seek and
serve master.
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BLOOD HouNDs.-It is stated that the
Government detectives are as yet unable
TO ascertain the present whereabouts of l..
Lad, the tavcrn-keeper at SurrattSville,
who gave evidence in the assassination
case, and subsequently left Virginia. He
is now wanted, TO give his testimony in the
case of John III. Surratt. George Wilk-
man, another witness, has also disappeared,
although he held public office as deputy
clerk
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Connecticut Democracy.

HARTFORD, Conn, December ls.-The Demo
cratic State Convention has called a eonven-
ton 10 meet mt New Haven on the sth OF
January for the purpose Of considering the
revolutionary proceedings OF the present hadl'
cal Congress, and the propriety OF recon-
mending a national convention with reference
10 the same subject
[They may resolve rs much rs they please.
The South will put no faith IN their resolu-
lions
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North Carolina More Interference or the
Military.

RALRIGH, December 2O.-Colonel Bomford,
commanding the United States military forces
of this State, interfercd 10 prevent the sheriff
from inflictiug corporeal punishment upon the
person of n negro this morning. Judge Daniel
ID. Fowle ordered the indictment OF all mill
tary officers concerned in the transaction. The
negro was returned after receiving eight
stripes. Indictments are 10 be issued against
the officers, and the negro whipped tomorrow.
Judge Fowls has called upon the Governor
10 carry out the laws Of the State.
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Now for General Schofcld's case.

No REBEL TO HAVE PUBLIC LAND.-ln
the House of Representatives Wednesday
the following was adopted:
a." Resolved, That the Committee on Pub
lie Lands be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of so amending the act, ap-
proved June "a, 1866, for the disposal of
the public lands for homestead actual set
Element in certain States therein mention
ed, as to require the applicant, from and
after the lSt of January, 1867, to make oath
that he has not borne arms against the
United States, or given aid and comfort to
its enemies
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The paragraph in the last New York
Tribune as 10 the proceedings In the SUI
preme Court of the United States In the
case Of Virginia Us. West Virginia on
claim for Jefferson and Berkeley counties
is an old one thus set upon its rounds Tor
the second time. 1t appeared IN the DIS
patch verbatim some two weeks ago.
Greeley thinks OF accepting the invita-
ton to speak in New Orleans,
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SIexico-santa Annals Effort 10 get the Aid or
the Federal Government-General Ortega ana

SIe1ico-santa Annals Effort TO get the Aid or
the Federal Government-General Ortega ana
General sheridan.
wAsHIxGroS, December 20.-The president
sent a message TO the House to-day enclosing
letters from General Santa Anna TO him, dated
December. 1868, and May last, asking this Go
vernment TO help him to re-establish order in
Mexico. lie asked for personal interview,
but Secretary Seward denied it on the ground
that such n reception would be incompatible
with the settled practice and habits OF the
Executive Department OF the Government,
as we never hold correspondence only with
the representatives Of the Republic we have
recognized and not with men who pronounce
themselves 10 be hostile" mass oil CORE
spondence accompanies the message, relative
10 the arrest of General Ortega, which General
Sheridan says was made on the same principle
that rho Fenlans were arrested in attempting
10 violate our laws by the invation of Canada,
namely To prevent breach of The neutrality
laws. General Grant concurs in this view OF
This
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Confederate TRoUBLEs.-Mr. Ii. o.
Schoolfied, president of the Merchants
Bank of Lynchburg, notifies all persons
who have borrowed gold Of that bank, and
failed to refund it, that if payment is not
made within Il short time, suit will be in
-rituted in each case for its recovery.
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MONUMENT TO CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY.-
4 movement has been recently Inaugu-
rated looking to the erection OF marble
monument over the remains OF the late
Chief Justice fancy, who is buried In the
Catholic Cemetery at Frederick, Md. A
number of prominent gentlemen Of Frede-
rick are acting in the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
S,,p
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CONFEDERATE CONTRACTs.-The Rich
mond and Danville railroad hired certain
negroes from +. q. Leigh for the year 1865.
promising to pay $500 each per annum for
them in Confederate money. The ques-
ton as to how much in grcenbacks should
be paid was agreed before the District
Court at Petersburg on Wednesday. The
Express reports that the court holds the
case under adviSement.
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BEoUEsTs.-The will of the late Eliza
beth Hoge, Of Philadelphia, contains the
following requests $1,000 TO the trustees
of the General Assembly of the Presby-
terrain Church in the United States for
the use of such disabled ministers and
their families as the trustees may desig-
nate also, $4,000 TO the Board OF Domes-
tic Missions connected with the same
,.burpI
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Terrible Accident-Loss of Life.

MEMPHIS, December 2o.-A terrible calamity
occurred here this morning. 4 confectionery
establishment on Madison street took fire, and
fourteen persons were suffocated TO death in
their rooms, or lost their lives in attempting
TO escape by leaping from the windows.
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Iournermen TaiIor, on n strike in Bottom.

BosToS, December 2o.-The journeymen tail.
ors Of this city have "strnck" against the
efforts OF merchant tailors 10 reduce the prices
heretofore paid for journey.work, and the
craft in other cities, il is said, have offered to
aid the movement. A meeting OF journeymen
i called for this evening for the purpose OF
organizing resis lance.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

GgCARBON HILL COKE.-We have redu-
esd the price Of our SOFT COKE to the following
rates, which makes II the most economical fuel in
the market
LUMP. for grates-delivered......... 50
STOVE COKE-delivcred. %
WERTH, RATHBUN & co,
Agents Carbon Hill Coal Company.
de 20-st Office, Tenth near Main street.
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By the Gable.

BRrssHLs, December l9.-The Indepenodnes
Beige 10 day published report that Mafshai
Bazains had been ordered 10 enter INTO nsgo-
tiations with the United States for the ssta.
shshmsnt Of q suitable geysrnnsAs - sassssa
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sN- HENRY COALTER CABELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OFFICE: Over the National Exchange Bank,
oc 2a-ts Richmond, Va.
nsr CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN.

MI CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN
BLANK CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN, for the
u,e OF farmers and others, can be obtained at the
DisDa,eh once. They will be forwarded by mail
I. ali rars OF tho country ut THREE DOLLARS
PER HUNDRED or FIVE CENTS PER COPY for
ten or more copies. A liberal discount to country
merchants. The money must be sent with the
order. uc p-s
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sts-SpECIAL NOTICE.-ATLAETlC COAST
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR NEW YORK.
The new and elegant steamship HATrERAS, Cap
tain ALEXANDER, will leave her wharf at Rockets
first below ship locks on FRIDAY NIGHT, De-
cember II, 1865, at 10 o'clock.
Passenger Accommodations unsurpassed.
For freight OF passage, apply TO
SAMUEL AYRES ( CO.,
de l9-st 1920 Cary street.
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BONDS AND STOCKS.
nYI to cn,,t.n N hru1s ahautd ha nil 90
REPORT OF 7Hs TOBACCO MARKET FOR DECEMBER
IS, 10, AxD9.

REPORT OF THs TOBACCO MARKET FOR DECEMBER
IS, 10, AND 70.
TOBACCO EXCHANGE
RIoHxoSp, VA, December 90, lsG6.
The breaks continue small, with quiet mar
ket. No change 10 note IN prices. Below we
give the transactions. Sixty seven hogsheads,
eleven tIerces, and twenty-seyen boxes offered
and sold at the Tobacco Exchange, as follows ::
Loo..-New-Lugs, common, 81 to $3.50 !;
Tugs, medium to good working, 81 to SO; leaf,
medium to good working, IS to els; leaf,
medium stemmins SS to sl4.
Aoysheads.- common shipping, s.
10 $40; Tugs, medium to good working and
shipping, IS TO IS leaf, medium TO good work
ing and shipping, Is to SIS; leaf, fine 10 extra,
nominal.
TerceS and Boycs.-Now-Fancy wrappers,
medium 10 fine, $50 to SlOo.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
YEw YORK MARKETS.
New YORK, December 20.-Stocks heavy.
Money active, with most loans ut 8. Com
l3i,., after touching l34H Cotton opened
strong. bat closed heavy under the decline Of
gold; sales, 5000 bales; uplands, Soc; Or.
leans, sGHc.- Flour shade easier, with only
q moderate demand southern dull and droop-
ing. Wheat dull and 2G5o. lower. Corn
heavy and 2Gsc. lower. Pork opened lower
but closed more firmly. Naval stores frfler'
Turpontine, 73G7Gc. Rosin, s4.s2 OSLO.
Freights dull and lower cotton, AG.
BALTIMORE Markets
baltimore, December 2D.-Flour very nrm ];
Ohio extra, SAB. Provisions inactive. Pork,
s2s. Coffee dull; Rio, l6hGlshc. Whisky
very quiet.
cINcIygATI MARKETS.
CIyctSSATI, December l9.-Flour unchanged
at 80 25aslO 25. Wheat steady ats Whisky
dull sales, go barrels. Hogs dull and lower
at s74s7 % receipts, 1900. Mess pork dull
ut sl9 Cotton firm; middlings, SlgS2c'
Gold, 1861.
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SMALL BCsINEss.-The House to-day
struck out the item in the appropriation
bill providing for pardon clerk for the
PRESIDENT
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Effort I'm Erie, Pa, to have Direct Trade with
Liverpool in Petroleum.

BrFyALo, December 2o.-The merchants OF
Erie, Penn, are making efforts 10 establish
a direct line of vessels 10 carry petroleum from
Erie to Liverpool, the vessels TO have the ca
pacity 10 carry $500 barrels each, and to make
three trips per season.
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Arrival OF a Steamer.

New YoRK. December lo.-The steamer
Deutschland, from Southampton on 'hs 0ih'
arrived this morning
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TLAXSEED.-Th highest price win
n Ia uaii fer /. ooe bushels OF FLAXsEED by
CHARLES HOWARD,
nm corner Casy and liftssnS s1sstA