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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

DUBLIN SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
LAND i FAIRFAX CDUN rf.-By
virtue OF the lie rec of the County Court OF
Fairiax county rendered in the cause Of Fanny
Simrspn and others ", james Stone ana otn-
crs, shall Sc at public auction, on tho 10TH
DAY OF DECEMBER 1867 Court day. III
front of the Court House Of said county, ) hv-
ERAL VALU ABLE TRACTS uF LAND.
in Fairfax equity. heng Ill he land tcXclusIve
ui 90 acres ~ :nrd l., he widow rs her dow .
cr Of which Ealrh ~ 'mc lied >cznd, lying on
Sandy Run. hi land w.lI be sold separately,
AS follows: On" I"l Fl Il acres, containing 4
fine mill site ore tract Of ~ acres, and two
larger tract nt .brut 20 scrcs each. The land
il well wrlGrrd and most Of IL heavily tlmbercd
and contgudu, to good markets. by both water
and rnil couluuuca:nn
TERMS nur.teuLh cash, and the residue IN
three euul inSt,Im"nts It -iy Iwclve ami IA
months with interest, the deferred payments 10
be- secured bT the notes Of the purchaser md u
retention Of the title Till the Ia t payment Is
made NJ UULANI BALL. Comm'r.
Fairfax c. , nov :j-cots
POSITION IN En- The above sal Is post
poned until MONDAY, january 10th, 1868
Court dnV. dec 10 - co.'s
I~tONMIISirNhk'S SALE OF HOUS s.
\ n,ND NEAR NDklA. by VIr-
tue rr n decree o. he Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county, rendered in the cause of George Baytt@s
VS.. Victor Slrudor AMI othnrs, ] shall sell, to
the highest bidder. on SATURDAY, the Ith
day nf JANUARY, 1873 ut II m . nj the Tavern .!
X. d Cats, at West End, in Fairfax county, a
TRACT OF LAND, containing lo IL
ACRES. lying i: said county Of Fairfax, two
miles from Alryan !rii, uu the Chichester ROAD.
adjoining tie rs,A e nf Frub2I and 9TH Is, being
the land Of which Victor Strulor died sclZed.,~
The tract contains " comfortable NV Ell EEMas
LING, md the rr,es.ary buildings and .aaE Essay
Improvements
t1or iJ,I., in,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

NOUDS FUR TIE HULIDAIS.
u
l have received nv supply Of goods suitable
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
consisting Of Rosewood and Mahogany Desks,
Port Folios, Photograph Albums, i'll great Va
riety, Diaries for 1868, Bibles, at all prices,
Pens and Pencils, Paint Boxes, Stereoscopes
and Views, Passepatout Frames Pocket and
Needle Books, Standard Poets, Miscellaneous
Books, ard Juvenile Books, in almost end less
variety; Ornaments for Christmas Trees &c,
all of which will be sold at low prices.
dec 10 1W# ROBT. BELL, 81, King st.
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w~ DON'T FORGET TO TRY THE
PINE TREE TAR TROCHES,
For Coughs, Colds, &C., at
MILBURN'S DRUG STORE.
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dec. 28.-The mar
ket closes quiet, and with but little change in
prices Flour continues in limited demand for
city consumption, and quotations are unchang-
ed In Wheat there was but little doing. The
offerings were light, and small sales reported at
245a25O for good white and red ) inferior lots
sold at lower figures ranging from 100 to 2lO.
Offerings Of 2696 bushels new white Corn, which
sold at 11lall2. Sales of Rye at 40. Oats were
in fair request, with sales at roc for bright
Butter continues in active request for good,
which is scarce, and retailing at 45c. The damp
mild weather has depressing effect upon
Poultry.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, December "a.
BEEF CATTLE.--Frces to-day ranged as fol-
lows: Old Cows and Scalawags at 5O9S4 Is !:
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows $50
SIS %; fair Stock Cattle SIS rs; fair quality
Beeves l50$7 SO; and the very best Beeves
50@$9 per 100 lbs, being decline on all
grades Of about rs to soc per leo lbs on the
prices Of last week, the market closing very dull.
SHEEP.-The supply has been better during
the past week, and with a brisk demand tor
good Sheep, prices have advanced sales of fair
to good fat qualities at 4a5c, and extra 5a6c per
pound gross.
Hoes-There has been an over supply Of Hogs
during the past week, and the market very I'M
steady, there being decline Of SOC per 100 lbs
on last weeks rates. .....
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FOR SAFE AND RENT.
FOR y t. NW

IS. Fox RENE ...-...
H:a two.-tor, BRICK DWELLING, hear
the soulhw 90 ner Of King and Patrick 81
To good I, the terms will hr reasn d..
Apply to X. NJ LOWE, Attorney at Law.
dec 16-eo2W
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THE HOLIDAYS,

rH RISTAA5L
u CHRISTMAS;l
CHRISTMAS /
\ large an beautiful assol tmyut OF Elnbroid-
cred and Hemst;tched
HANDKERCHIEFS,
Lace and Linen Collars and Sets Fmhroi,lc-
res, &c, suitable for Christmas Gifts Can
and see them ut
dec 23-1w WILMER s. SLAYM AK ER'S
- AlSINS.
IS boxes LAYER RAISINS
10 half boxes g; L"
Isl
received and for sale by FRED. RECKER,
dec 23-2w King street. cor. ST. Asaph
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dec 26-t.
VII GOD FOR S A L E .

WOOD FOR S 4 L Z.
Seasoned ASH and OAK WOOD will be de-
livered to the citizens of Alexandra, at 80 81
per cord, cash. Orders left at No. 81, King st.
will receive prompt attention.
doc 26tf GEORGE JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

DEST AND CHEAPEST
- FEED FOR COWS,
Fresh Grains every day, until further notice,
At II. PORTN Frs
Alexandria Brewery.
pr;ca On cants ner bushel dec 26-2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28
GOLD.
A NE LIST.

GOLD.
NEW York, December 28.--Gold to- day 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

TRIMMINGS! TRIMMINGS!
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
I shall commence from this day to sell my
entire stock of the above goods at cost
Cal at G. G. BERRY'S,
nov 20 Fol Bargains in innings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28
DESIRABLE PROPERTY
DnD A L. nbT

.AlSSE. FOR SALE Low.
a two. story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT OF GROUND, On the east side OF
Water street, between XII & and Prince streets,
the residence of the late George Snyder. The
lot has front Of Al feet |! inches OH Water ST.,
and depth Of II feet
At, on the west side of Water street, u feet in
north of Duke street. The lots front on Water
street l64 feet each, and run back C3 feet s in.
Apply.to w. C.YEATON, Attorney for owner.
AUG 2-cOtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

NTINCE MEAT-Atmores Mince Meat, re,
lSl ceived and for sale by
= FRED. RECKER,
dec 2-2Gw King street. corner st. Asaph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

FRESH SAGE-Just received 3 SO ID bale of
II fresh Sage, which we have had ground up
in the store, ready for use, and guarantee pure
and genuine; also Thyme, Summer SaVory
and Sweet Margoram.
JANNEY s. CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

dec l6-eo2w
~ FOR RENT
Gi WAREROON Nos. 80 and 81, Cumrrun
street undcr the Ih.a,ro building. Possrssi"It
given Immediately. Apply to
aug 2 If GWlN .REGk II NJ & CO. .
.aes FOR kENT.--Two STORES under the
a5 Mansion House Hotel also, w ELlLNG
HOUSES--two suitable for large families,
or boarding houses, and others Of smaller cnpa-
city And on Union street. convenient to th"
railroud TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable TO,
the lumbor, coal. wood. or plaster lrade En-,
quiro Of JAMES GREEN,
jy5-tf IS Prince *trrr'
IS. FOX SAL LIS "u Knyrl ST. 80 NEW
M:i FRAME BUILDINGS. opp site Jalnic-
sons Foundry. The ab'rc Property will be
sold cheap md easy tertns The lots are
large, and the buildings are nearly new. For
particulars apply to }. 4. $40 UTEN Blu RICH,
cor. King and Columbus sts sep 16 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

MANILA AND STRAW WRAPPING
tYl PAPER.-Just received another supply
ofthe above paper. direct from the Richm ond
and Manchester Mills.
u JOHN n. aPARROTT, s.
nov p cor. King and Water SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

TOR SALE.-One new twenty horse power
by w. S Moore, Machinist, and can be seen at
his shop. This engine was built for the under
signed to order. Reason for selling and terms
8 '-' W. 'pr''O c. G. SMOOT s. SON,
aug % No q, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28
rO THE LADIES OF THIS CITY.

The Ladies of this city will please remember
that thoy can get Velvet and Felt Hats from 5Oc
to $l.O0; Felt Bonnets, ST 25 Feathers, SOC;
All kinds of Millinery Goods, suitable for
Christmas gifts cheap for cash at
MRS. c.. L.. SIMPSONS,
dec IS 40. King ST., near Washington st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

DATEY'S SUPERIOR COLD CREAM, for
Softening and Bcautifying the Skin, and
preventing it from chapping; and Bazn's Char
coal Tooth Paste, for cleansing the Teeth ana
Gums and purifying the breath received ana
for sale by WAKEFIELD " 1HL!'
dec "a Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-28

TINE APPLE HEESE, received ard for
L sale by AVERY q DAVIDo01S,
dec 226, King ST., cor. Alfred
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

of men in both church and State. Then a
young preacher comes to think he is in dan
ger of loosing spirituality and diminishing
his usefulness.
The practice of putting ministers through
the papers should in our Judgment be re-
Trained from. Some may be able to bear it
but many are not able. The less of this
public wholesale wind work the better
Hoping to benefit young men especially,
we have penned these few lines. If any
youthful minister is aided by them to ds>
cover his faults and remedy them our object
is accomplished. If he sees the evil tenden>
cies and folly ofhis way let him reform mud
become man.
In conclusion listen to the following scrip
ture quotation: And this also is a sore
evil, that in all points as he came so shall he
go, and what profit hath he that hath la
bored for the wind2n
will add one more. "And the asses did
stand in the high places, they snuifed up
the wind like dragons" p Christ. Adrocate
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

THEM's 'EA,-We have often heard Of
remarkable cases Of absence of mind. Here
is one equal to any thing we have seen lately.
The man was doubtless very interesting
head of the family:
i say, cap'n, said q little kean eyed man,
as he landed from the steamer Potion sc at
Natehezi 'fsay, cap'n, this here sin't all
That's all the baggage you brought on
board, sir replied the captain.
We'll, see now, grant it all O. K. accord
ing to list-four boxes, three chests, two
band boxes, portmanty, two hams-one
part cut-three ropes of inyons and Tea
kettles but you see, cap'n, am dubersome.
feel there is something short Though I've
counted 'em nine times, and never took nv
eyes of 'em while on board, there's some
thin not right somehow .ea
Well, stranger, the time is M, there Il
all know off 80 bring your wife sud ave
children out-of the cabin, and we are off,
'Them's EN-, darn 1t; them's 'em! know'd
I'd forgot something
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

A cross grained old bachelor says that
tin is the favorite belle metal now a>days.a
A Charleston paper thinks that all the
rights the South obtained by war were fu.
neral ri>es.
Hanging in Montana is styled climbing
the pine limb, and in Nevada 'early rising
A Frenchnan has defined fidelity 10 10
devil Of an itching which you are not at
liberty to scratch
A man in this borough has got so deep
into debt that not one Of his creditors has
been able to see him for months.
Why is it, husband. that whenoYsr us
sen0 to the grocer for pound of zee or
coffee that it falls an ounce sheriff oh,
it's sosigA he has
In Louisiana minority forms no impedi<
ment to legal marriage, the laws Of thas
State requiring that the bride be not less
than twelve, and the bridegroom not less
than fourteen.
Such lively music was rendered BY an
organist at high church, in New York,
that an old man actually got on the aisle
and commanced to dance breakdown.
A little boy asked his mother what blood
relations meant. She explained that it
meant near relatives, &c: After thinking
a moment he said, Then, mother, you mast
be the bloodiest relation Two goi.'
The people who didn't draw the ohicsgo
Opera House in the lato lottery, all say
now that they intended to give good deal
of it away in charity if they had drawn it,
Il seems THAI Providence knew EN- TOO well
10 trust EN-. t-e y
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

Tng English Independent tells that the
late Rev. William Thorpe, OF Bristol, ~as
so stout that on one occasion, whom aboet to
take part in an ordination .5srvios, IL was
found that the pulpit was too narrow 10 ed
init hfm in the ordinary way, aEd hs had to
be assisted over the side into his seat. He
then rose to deliver his address. II was on
The Importance Of Right Introduction
into the Christian Ministry, and he founded
his discourse on the parable in which il is
declared that he that entere;h in by the
door is the shepherd of tho sheep, while he
that climbeth up some other way, the same
as thief and a robber.'
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

THE following scene lately occurred in
one Of tho courts of justice in New Orleans,
between the Judge and Dutch witness,
What is your native languageT
Il pc no native; Use Dootchman.'
what is your mother tongueP
'Oh, fader say she pc all tongue'
what language did you first ltsrpf What
language did you speak in the crsdle
4 speak not any language in do cradle
only cried in .Dootch.'
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

In SAFE PLAcE.-A correspondent tells
this story. A traveller is relating hair breadth
escapes to an admiring audianee. re
: once had two balls lodge in my Stone
ach.'
Pistol balls2' asked one. .....
NO. .... .a
'Ah, musket balls, thenf'
NO. returned the narrator, 'they were as
large as my fst.'
why, you don't moan to say they were
cannon balls = exclaimed one of the hesrers.
with distended eyes.
No, they were not cannon balls."
Why, what were they thsnr sss
Goldfish balls returned The trsvsler with
a grin. a.fA 80
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01
NUMBER 20.
WHO WAS RIGHT2

James was happy, playful, noisy boy.
lie delighted in that kind Of sport which
made the most stir and resulted in some hind
OF demonstration. One daJ hi. mother los.
all patience, and cried out:
James otopyo noise and sit down qui,
city lor the next hour, or will punish you.',
why, mother,' said he, "I csa't keen
sun ia bust right open, I know would
If couldn't run and laugh snd get the
noise out Of me-"
Be patient, good parents, and If yoa ss.
blessed with boys that have good deal of
noise in them, let it coms out. Such ara
the boys that will make stir in the world ,
if you give them chance.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

DOES the court understand you 10 say, Mr..
Jones, that you saw the editor Of the A,gsr
Of Freedom intoxicated
Not at all, sir. merely said that had
seen him frequently so Aurried in bic mind
that he would undertake to cut out copy with
the snuiIers that's ALL
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

ance, and men likewise are assured
against the rudeness of pert women. II
the lady does not bow, things remain as
they were neither is injured, neither
can take exception.
In nothing are good manners more ap-
parent than in the mode of differing in
conversation. Observe the perfect court.
esy manifested by the well bred man OF
woman. The difference only acts as a
| stimulus to the conversation. Indeed 1t
may be considered rather pleasant than
otherwise, awakening the powers of both
the takers, and giving life to the scene.
Argument and debate are generally to be
deprecated in society, for they are apt to
run into harshness and no one is con,
vineed. Argument and contradiction
are favorite modes of the iII-mannered
1t is better to treat the hammered as
Dante did the contemplate spirits-"not
talk about them, but observe and pass
on" ...... ......-
II is often discussed whether manners
are better in the country or in the city.
In the city there is more style, more
finish, more toarnure while in the
country there is more heart, more sym
pathy, more geniality, more frankness.
The women of the city are apt to be,
owing to having had greater advantages,
more cultivated than their sisters in the
country In the practical affairs of life,
however, they are net so well informed.
Ladies in the city walk better, dance
better, sing better, play better, and speak
more foreign languages than the ladies
Of the country; but it is questionable
whether they can keep house as well, or
do many other things as well as those
who are compelled to rely chiefly upon
themselves, People in the country are
usually better read than those in the city
Perhaps it is because they have more
time, and are less attracted by various
amusements and pleasures.
Manners, whether in town or country,
will vary according to the character of
the individual and the measure of the
breeding, with the degree of good sense
and good taste. They who think that
bluntness is honesty will be rude to the
end; and they vino think consideration
the father of courtesy will progress to>
ward refinement. Manners are not a
matter of slight Importance Regarded
at large, they are as Burke remarks,
" what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify,
exalt or debase, barbarize or refine US,
by constan t, steady, uniform, irsensible
operation, like that of the air we breathe
in" Refinement in manners is one of
the marked proofs of the advancement of
a nation and the culture of the people.
The ancients had manners, and very bad
manners Refined in some of .heir tastes
and habits they were brutal in many of
their ways. Courtesy, as we have said,
grew out of chivaly, politeness is the
of culture. Good manners
commend themselves, and, like good
wine, need no bush.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

- A good story is told of rather yerdant
agricultural laborer who, having by hook
and by crook scraped together fifty dollars,
took it to his employer with request to
take charge of it for him. A year after, the
laborer went to another. friend to know what
would be the interest on it. He was told
three dollars. We'll, said he, Il wish, you
would lend me three dollars for day or
two. My boss Las been keeping ffty doll
lars for me year, and | want to pay him
the interest for it
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

~.ze.--~s
An exchange in announcing the prospec>
tive completion of railroad, says: We
feel confident the steam steed will wend its
way;thIough our emerald wales ere the leafy
livery Of nature dons the sober hue Of au>
tumn.
A letter bearing the following inscription
was dropped into the Newark postoftice wth>
out any stamp 'Bummer's letter shove it
ahead; dead broke and nary red. POST
master, shove this letter through when l
get paid I'll pay you
The Superintendent of Sunday School,
in Hartford Connecticut, recently made his
annual report, in which he recommended
that the adult members should go to work
and do all in their power to increase the in
taat class in his school during the comm G
year.
The credit system has been carried to q
pretty fine point in some of the rural dis
tricts, if we may judge from the following
dialogue, said to have recently occurred be-
tween customer and proprietor: 'Haow
is trade, square p wall, cash trades kind
er dull naow, Major Dun anything ter
day?' wall, only leetle-on credit. Aunt
Betsey Pushard bort an eggs worth of tea,
and got trusted for it till her speckled pul-
let lays
A certain farmer IA pillar of the church J
had fine field of wheat which, being lit
tie late, was threatened with an early frost.
In the emergency he wentinto his closet taDd
wrestlsd with the Lord for its preservation.
In his prayer he stated the facts fully and
how the wheat would be affected by the
frost, and wound up his petition in these
words: Not, Lord, that would dictate,
but merely recommend and advise
A certain judge, who was notorious fol-
carrying the precise aud formal habits ol
the bench into private life, was ore day en-
tertaining some friends at his table, asked
magistrate who was present if he weuld
take some yenisos Thank you, my lord.
was the reply, ! am going to take some
boiled chicken sTh at, sir answered the
judge, testify, lis no answer to my question
1 ask you again if you will take some veni'
son, sir, and l will trouble you to say yes,
or mo, without further perturbation 1'a
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

"A New Way to Pay Old Debts; stop
drinking and goyto work,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-01

.Barnum may be pious man, buthe failed
TO make bis election suIe.'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-17

Mr. washburne, our Minister to Paraguay, Is
determined to bring himself and The United
States into discredit Ever since the commence
ment Of the war Of the allies against the country
10 which hc is accredited, he has been intriguing
in favor Of Paraguay, and taking sides in a
question which Is foreign 70 his position. SO
open has this partisan action been that at one
time the allies would not permit him to pass
their lines for several months; and late news
informs N that his action is even more glaring
than ever IN favor Of bis adopted country.
Tho Argentine government has made many
protests 10 Mr. Seward about this matter but
he, blind 10 our interests in the La Plata
valley, 10 determined 10 have US as poorly
represented a. possible; 50 that II will be
impossible for us 10 hold our own in the COM
mercisl race with other nations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-17

The cable gives Us to-day two dispatches
touching Roman aaairs-one from the City Of
the Soul itself, the other from Paris From
Rome we are told that the Pope is alarmed ct
the attitude Of the party Of action and the
threats of Garibaldi, and that he has appealed
to the Emperor OF France to insure ais safety,
in accordance with the terms OF the convention
upon which the French troops were with
drawn. From Paris we are told that the
Emperor has warned" King Victor Emanuel
Of the threatened movement of the revolu-
tionists, and that the batteries erected by the
French when in occupation Of the city of Rome
are to be placed in order. All this has
serious aspect, and yet it may mean very
little and be the merest diplomatic rhetoric.
Garibaldi is simply the grandest of the
revolutionary humbugs, and it will only sur
prise few innocent persons il he is eventually
seen to be tool of the Emperor in getting up
an agitation that will seem to justify another
Intervention. Yet it is hard to believe that
the Emperor of France has not had enough
of interventions for lifetime.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-17

General Pope has the very natural Idea that
the parole given by the rebel soldiers at the
close Of the war is more than waste paper and
is to be relied upon to compel certain factious
members Of the formsr Confederate service 70
behave themselves and act the part Of good
citizens Grant says, in the old unconditional
surrender style, "your views on the obligation
Of parole are in strict accordance with my
own" Thus there Is perfect harmony on this
point, and certain disaifec!ed residents of the
military districts may wake up some day TO
find that they are reported as having violated
their paroles and are once moro prisoners Of
war. Let them beware of attempting to keep
up difficulty and preveat the settlement Of the
Southern question in accordance with the act
OF Congress-,