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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs. Colds, Influenza. Hoarseness.
Group. bronchitis. lncipient consump.
ton. an for the relief Of consump tive
Patients In advanced stages Of the
Disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and so
numerous are the cases of its cures, that al.
most every section Of country abounds in
persons publicly known, who have been re.
stored from alarming and even desperate
diseases of the lungs by its use. When
once tried. its superiority over every other
expeciorant IS too apparent to escape OBJ.
servatlon, and where its nre known, the
public no longer hesitate what antidote TO
employ for the distressing and dangerous
affections of the pulmonary organs that are
incident to our climate. While many inte-
rior remedies thrust upon the community
have failed and been discarded, ibis has
gained friends by every trial, conferred ben.
efts on the afflicted they can never forget.
and produced cures too numerous and too
remarkable to be forgotten.
We can only assure the public, that its
quality is carefully kept up to the best it
ever has been, and that it NAV be relied on
to do for their relief all that il has ever done.
Great numbers Of Clesgymen, Physicians,
Statesmen, and eminent personages, have
lent Ella homes 10 certify the unparalleled
usefulgess of our remedies, but space here
will not permit the insertion Of them. The
Agent below named furnish gratis our Amer.
ien. almanac. in which they are given
with also fall description of the complaints
thew cure.
Those who require an alternative Medi.
cine 10 purify the blood will find Ayer's
Comp. Ert Sasapdriila the remedy TO use
Try il once, and YOU will know IFS value.
Prepared by J. c. AVER 1 CO., Lowell.
Mass, and sold by
Deerinr smale InderendsHce, aad BY oil
druggists generally.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
Psfsstsd March 7. 1855.
THE SILVER SKIRT.

MORE DURABLE. MORE ELASTIC
MORE GRACEFUL, AND WILL KEEP
IT'S SHAPE AND RETAIN IT'S
PLACE BETTER THAN ANY
OTHER SKIRT.
This new and beautiful styls Of Skirt was
awarded by the Great American Institute
Fair. held in New York City, October, le65.a
SILVER MEDAL
The Highcs, Premium ever given for Hoop
Skirt The Steel Springs are wound with
fine plated wire lin place Of a cotton coveringl
which wll not wear off or become soiled, and
the whole skirt may be wasied ,rfaom injury
or fear Of rusinga and will be - good MS new.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

Down ut Davenport the copper
heads aided hy few whiskey nuz-
z'ing. beer swilling Republicans. are
trying to organize peoples party"
The people" held meeting a few
nights since, and from among a large
number of bombastic and contradic
tory resolutions, we extract the follow
ing;
THAT the present Prohibitory Liz
nor law of this State should be repeal
cd. or so modified as to authorize the
sale of liquor under license, afford
ing n revenue TO the State.
Labor is the source of all national
wealth and prosperity, and it is one Of
the first and most important duties of
the statesman and legislator to elevate
and protect the laboring classes" :
What an elevating and protecting
measure for the laboring classes Of
this State. the licensed sale of intoxi-
eating drinks would be. is easily ascer-
tanned from the past history OF such
sale IN this and other States. This
whole peoples movement as they
cal 1t in Davenport, Is movement
of few distillers and brewers 10 re-
peal cur wholesome prohibitory laws,
aided by tho defeated and disgracea
corpcrhead leaders TO make political
capital out OF the preiudices Of a pcr-
ton Of onr foreign population aud the
miseries of the victims of inebriation.
1t won't ~in. There isn't beer and
wiskey enough in all the stil houses.
brewers, watts, wiskcy saloons, and pot
bellies of the devotees of Bacchus in
the land, to float the pu,rid carcass Of
the democratic party into the haven
cf pappiar ras.nr
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
COMBINATION SILVER SKIRT.

This invention combines with the ordinary
cotton Skirt the advantages Of our SILVER
SKIRT the bottom hoop are the same as those
used in the Silver Skirt, the covering of which
cannot wear IA. while the upper ones are GOV
cred with cation. No lady having once worn
one Of our Skirts will be willing to wear any
other. ms the lower hoops Of oil other kinds are
soon mi ured and sciled.
The best materials are used in their con-
struciion. and from their durability and seat-
ness, they are destined to become
a FAvORITE SKIRT
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
To Consumptives.

The advertiser ha-ing been restored 20 health
in few weeks by a very simple remedy, afer
having suffered for many years with severe
lung Affection and that dread disease Consump-
tion lis an ious TO make known 70 his fellow
sufferers the means OF cure.
To all who desire IT he will sen copy Of the
prescription used free Of chng,). with the di-
rcctions for pref airing and using the same. which
they will find Sure CURE for CONSUMPTION Asst
MA, BRoScHIrs. CorGHs CoLps, and all Throat
and Lung affections. The only Object Of the al
verti.er in sending the Prescription is to benefit
the afflicted and spread Information which he
eonceives to be invaluable, and bs hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy. as il will
cost them nothing, andmay prove blessing.
Parties Wishing the receipt PRES, byr,t turn
aail, will please addre's
REv EDWARD A, WILSON.
., ~ Williamsburg, Kings 20. New York
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

Mark Twane, the California hu-
morist, in printed programme of a
lecture he was lately TO give in San
Jose, proposed TO illustrate the canni-
bal propepsities Of the ancient Island
ers, by devouring child in the pres
ence Of the audience, if some lady
would furnish him one for the occa-
sion,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

The Wonderful Fleritiii,y and great com fo-t
and pieasurs I, any Lady wearing the Dnpiex
Elliptic Skirt will be experienced particularly in
all crowded Assemblies, Operas. Carriages, Rail
ro1i Care. Church Pers. Arm Chairs, for Prom
eaad> and H,.ss Dress as the Skirt can be Fold
ell when in use 10 occupy small place as easily
and conveniently as \ silk or Muslin Dress, an
invaluable quality in erinoline, not found in an
Sin lie Spring skirt.
A Lady having enjoyed the plecsure comfort.
and great convenience Of wearing the Duplex e.
iiptic Steel Spring SKIRT for a single day. will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use For Children, Mi,ses and Young Ladies,
they are superior TO all others.
They W III not bend or break like the Single
Spring. but viii preserve their perfect and grace
fsi shape when three or four ordiaary skirts will
have been shro,cn aside useless. The Hoops
are covered with douJi. and Trusted thread and
the bottom rods are not only double springs but
twice Tor douhle1 eonered preventing them from
weAri, cut when dragging down stoops, stairs,
&c.
The Duplcx Elliptic is great favorite with
all l-des and is universally recommended by
Fashion Magazines as the Standard Skia II the
Fashionable World.
To enjoy the following inestimable adyanta-
res in Crinone. viz superior quality. perfect
ssanrfacture, sfplish shape aad finish fsribiitty.
durabli.y, comfor, and economy, enquire for J.
W. Bradiey's Duplex Elliptic or Double Spring
Skirt. and be sure you get the genuine article.
CAUTIoN.-To guard against imposition be
particular to notice that skirts offered as Du-
plex" have the red ink stamp, viz. -. W..
Bradley's Daplex Elliptic Steel Springs, upon
the waist hand-none others genuine. Also
notice that every Hoop viii admit pin being
passed through the centre. thus revealing the
two Tor double springs braided together therein.
which is the secret Of their Rexibiiity and
Il = 80 ~ -
any ether Skirt.
For Sale in all Stores where First Class skirts
are sold throughout the United States and else
where.
Manufactured by the sole owners Of the patent
VESTS. BRADLEY 4 CARY,
81 chombers 4 70 4 81 Reade Sts, NY.
=
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
JoUvEN's
KID GLOVE CLEANER
TA0tieNEO rwe,ve NM.

Inc only good article for instantly cleaning
LA olovss. They can 10 cleaned while moor
ne ssnd, and worn Immediately. II 10 inodor.
eus. One bottle will clean IS pairs. Price Is
s. 10y. ksssiisd BY most Druggists end Fancy
= Wholesale ~ Dsmas Barnes : Co., !.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
STATE or IOWA. 4
buchanan County. -.

STATE or IOWA.
buchanan County.
To ELI d. PHELPS
Vou are hereby notified, that on or before the
III LIST day Of March, A. D. 1867, a petition Of
Hannah Phelps will be On file, in the Office Of
the Clerk Of the District Court Of Buchanan
County, and State Of Iowa. Ginning Of you a
Divorce from the bonds of matrimony. and as
signing for cause willful desertion and absence
without reasonable cause for the space Of two
years.
Ana ,. unless you appear and make defence to
day Of the April Term Of the District Court Of
said County, to be holden At Independence on
the 25th day Of April, A. D. 1857, default will
Be entered against you and decree rendered in
accordance with the prayer of said petition.
HANNAH PHELPS, Complainant.
Ry Lrr 4 Wranr, Att'ys. f3giw
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

D. s. W. r. r. Trains Connect at Farley
with D. 4 s. c. r. R. Trains East and West.
D. s. W. r. r. Trains Connect at Farley
with D. 4 8. C. r. r. Trims East and West :
also, at Cudar Rapids with G. N. W. r. r.
Trains. East and West.
J.P. FARLEY, supt.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
Bridge Proposals.

The undersigned will receive proposals at the
Office Of the Clerk Of the Board Of Supervisors,
until Feb. 18th, for furnishing material and
building bridges at the following places, viz:
Littletoni Coytswn iD Hazleton Township
midwife in Buffalo Township: Flemmings in
Fremont Township; Lime Greek in Jefferson
township; Harter's Run near Independence
.9hbs Run near Independence West Branch
naqnoketa. near Wards, in Madison Township :
JesuP and Fairbank road, on section eight. IA
Perry Township; and bridge in Fairbank. Said
nrdges % Dc made according to plans and spec
Of the Board Of Supervisors.
N. DICKEY,
s. D. CIRCUIT, Com.
JOHN JOHNSON
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

FoR THEE AND ME.-There is an
old tale, which, though idle in itself,
the use may be good. A certain man
who would never 90 to church, when
he heard the saints bell. would say to
his wife, $50 thou TO church and pray
for thee and me-" One night he
dreamed that both he and his wife
were dead, aud they Knocked togeth-
er at heavens gate for entrance. ST.
Peter (by the legend) is the porter.
and suffered his wife to enter in. but
kept the husband out. answering him.
She is gone in. both for herself and
thee. As thy wife went to church for
thee, SO she mus. 60 TO heaven for
thee"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19

NJ carly everything yen want can be fosnd a,
IN ths New York Store sf
Lawton l. Cnrtks.
nnc~, ash, haze ysu examined those Elan.
" uSls. if not, do SO,
At l.aWton 4 CGrtlSs'.
II ook. evory one, hefore buying, vt the Stock
Of Goods TO be found at
Lawton h CurtiSs'.
A kinds Of Hoop Skirts, oil sisea silver and
"A cotton covering, are to he found
1t Lawton 4 Curllss'.
NYhere is it that evcry one goes 10 bay all
w goods cheap Most certainly
AZ Lawton 4 Curtiss'.
eTNo be sure Il 10 50. Won are not mistaken. they
J. do keep Groceries, yes, and good stock
AZ LaWtOn 4 CurliSS'.
IN! by the way. would like T. inform you
~ that the Parabola Needles are to be found
only
Il Lawton / Curlss'.
Motions where are they TO be found, Why,
IN at the New York Store of
LaWton & Curtiss.
4 heavy Stock Of Winter Goods to suit all
IN customers, is to be found
Il Lawlon 4 Curtiss'.
lust "irsp" in and see that large and bsauti.
u full Stock Of Prints and Gingham..
At Lawton & CuriisS'.
6tsn ven mean those nice fine White Good.
~ and who keep thcm'
,awton 4 Curtiss.
seless to talk about having 4 good stock and
~ buying goods cheap. You must 20 10 ths
New York Store Of
Lawten 4 Curtiss.
I'D eally. they keep q beautiful assortment OF
III Clothing AID Furnis' ing Goods.
At Lawl0n 4 Curtiss'.
GNbey have = very large and most beautiful
i lot Of Balmoral skirts
At Lawton 4 Curtiss'.
every one aware that they keep a good lo,
i Of Dress Goods At the New York s.o,.,
They de-
1t Lawton 4 Curtiss'.
CORY. yes sorry is every one Who buy before
~ examining the stock OF Hats and Cans
II LawtOn 4 Cur ,.
s ale' s-e quickly made, ssd =. small profit,
~ at the firm u
N D. Lauto. 4 A. J. Curiiss'.
<0.1vl
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-02-19
FOR SALE,


A frast Of Land conssining 1900 Acres. 81.
"A uated in fsystts Cousty. Iowa. jo,si ing
~. DScnsasn County. nser the town 81 Fsirbant,
900 acres Of which 10 Timber Land. on vhisH
Hickory. Oak aud othss bard wosd ere in ebuH.
eases This tract can Be divided into fsrus =
100 ssfss each, and ssoh farm TO have psrt n
~ simber. The land 10 partly rolling preiris.
vei vatered and we'll sdaptsd 10 che rssins Il
- kads o. grain and stock. the land being ~.
esrlaid With limestone. This section of a.
eeuhtsy is healthy snd 10 L.o thioily settled
9th fArnsrs from Ohio, Iadiaaa, Illisos 90
rsnssylvsnia. mostly Amssioaa German end
AaglisA, OIL Of good society. The tssst l,es Il
e,s. north Of Indspsndsoss. which place 10 q
excellent g market for fssners. Independence i
% 0ilss from Dubsqus. By the Dobuaue az
e'oss City Railroad. would offer the tract
iof sale 70 asy ons Or more vishiae 10 buy. =
%. %, l3e or 100 ssrs Gssts. II cio per ser..
mere Or lsss sssoeding 70 qualify sas. half q ~
ssissss IN ], :. :. = Aad ysAss sish istsssst =
per sses Ter farther iAsorn alton, ell % =
sddssss j. .. WssssAas, IndepsnAese Ievn
01Ok00 LAU1R
-l bUe0vllh. -
The national Republican., 1867-11-20
PERSONAL..

sIfA4on PoxsHor has built and now occupies
. splsnaid house on Gafsystts Square.
Hos. A. r. BorELER, formerly = member Of
Congress. from The Harler's Ferry district, vir.
ginia, is stopping - the Metropolitan.
Hox. 8. r. cKRxr, nsmier Of Congress from
one Of the Cincinnati C0hio) districts, has room,
At the ssaton House.
H. RIvrs POLLARD, Of Richmond, editor o!
the Southern Opinion, Is at the Metropolitan.
Col. wM. FLoRsscE, Of Now Orleans, Is At
willards'.
Hos. L W. CHASDLER, District Attorney o
Virginia, Is at the Ebbitt
Hos. Mosrs MCDONALD. Of Maine, Is stop.
ping at the Metropolitan.
Mr. J. X. MeRTMEa arrived in this city or
Monday, and Is stopping at the Rirkvood House
Hr. N. is engaged for tho winter season q
Walls, and will ensure . continued attraction
to thst popular 6yoD temple of smussmsni
during the sssson, Next to Mr.. CHARLES
MATHEWS, there 10 NO ssn,ssi comedian living
who illustrates the dramatic ART 50 well BY con.
esaling art.
MR. ISAAC srRoHx, EngrossiDg Clerk Of the
HOUSE Of Representatives., arrived N town yes
tsrday, and was greeted BY hos, Of warn
friends.
Mrssas. ions MoELnoSs Axp VIZ. Hsks,
Of tho conrrsssiOnsi Globs, msds thsir advent
in town yesterday.
The national Republican., 1867-11-20

Fort Chadbourns, Texas, or sueh post - may b
established In lieu thereof IL, 900 bushels.
These amounts, however, may be somewhat modi
ned before the day Of letting the contracts.
All bids to furnish the above must be for good
sound, msrehantsbls, sbellsd Corn, Oats or Barley
subjeet TO the inspection Of the receiving otiesr
Delivery TO commence By the 9Th day OF January
1858 aud to proceed at the rate Of not less than one
sixth Of the whole amount per month, and In such
AZ such rate.
Separate offers will be made for each post, and the
price Pr bushel 1t each place must bs clearly stated
: Bids will be received for Aby quantity and no,
less than ons hundred bushels Of Corn, or twenty.
hys bu hsls Of Oats or Barley and whore tho 70.
sponsibiiiiy Of the bidder Ia not Otherwise sstae
tonly made Known atthis Office, each bid must bs
aeompanled by guaranty Of at lssst two persons,
Whose responsibility must be eertinsd TO BY elsri
OF eourI Of reeord that the bidder 10 eompstsnt "a
carry out the contract awarded TO him. aud that hs
viii give the required bonds Ihsrsf0r snd each bid
dsr WI slate hi, place Of residence.
tausfaetory evidence Of thu loyalty Of each sue
essful bidder and the soiyspoy the persons offered
a. sseurity will be required.
The bids Will be opened on the day aud hoaT here.
,npslefe AAmsd. aud bidders hsvs the privilege o
being present at the opening.
The right h reserved TO reject all bids II unsatis.
Aetory, And no bid will BE- entertained that does moi
conform TO the requirements OF this advertisement
proposals. to be plainly ipdorssd, proposals fol
ocih, and addressed TO the undsrsignsd At THU
place. 10. O. LEE,
Bfsvet Lsut. Col. and a. Q. NJ,
no.o:0t United States Army.
The national Republican., 1867-11-20
,lr. nIckens, YI.lt to thi. country.


Mr. CHARLEs DIcxESs, the greatest Of living
authors, is about to land upon our shores. He
comes among us for one of the noblest purposes,
to read to Us in his unriyaled manner some Of
the many good things he has written things
whica interested and instructed US long years
ago, and interest US to day as much as ever
On Saturday, ID inst, 4 dinner was given TO
Mr. DICKENS In London. Between three and
four hundred persons were present. Lord
LYTroS, presided and speeches wsre made By
Sir Z. LAsDsEER, Sir +. GRANT, Ton TAYLOR,
BrcKsroSE, and others
Mr.. DICKENS made very happy speech, and
was Enthusiastically received The following
are Bis closing words. They are like apples Of
gold IL. pictures of silver"
Twelve years ago, when, heaven knows, I
little thought should ever be bound upon the
voyage wnich now lays before me, l wrote In
that form Of my Writings which obtains by far
the most extensive circulation, these words Of
the American nation: I know full WELL what.
ever little NOTES my beamy eyes may have de-.
scried in theirs, that they arc q kind, large
hearted, generous, and great people In that
trith | am going to see them again in that
faith l shall, please God, return from them In
the spring; in that same faith TO live and to die
told you in the beginning that could no,
thank you enough, and heaven knows I have
most thoroughly kept my word. II may quote
ono short sentence from myself, lot 1t imply all
that l have left unsaId, and yet most deeply
feel. Let it, putting girdle round the earth
comprehend both sides Of the Atlantic at ono,
in this moment, AMI say, as Tiny Tim observed
God bless US every one.
The national Republican., 1867-11-20
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.

CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The AIsxAndria Christian
Association held Its regular meeing at the Second
Hsmper in the chair. The COMMITTEES on the Library
reported that arrangements for taking charge Of the
Alexandria Library were nearly oompleted. The
Committee on Prayer Meetings reported ths 1 work
tending the field Of Its usefulness.
have fully set In and proves so sueeessful msihod
Of bsguiling young and old out OF their money that
10 universally adopted as al easy way Of raising
funds for ehlritabis purposes Among others, the
holding Fair In tbs spacious room over the Adams
Express ofice. on Fairfax street, some time next
week.
Fatal AooIDESr-James silliek, formerly Of this
city, q brakeman In the employ Of the Baltimore
cars yesterday afternoon, at Poulton Riddlss sta
Non, twenty six miles from Baltimore, was caught
between two bumpers Of the cars and crushed TO
death.
CoRS BxcHASGE,-Mr A. II. Gheen, formerly the
host Of the MARSHALL House, has rsopensd the Corn
see his friends In Alexandria and Washington. The
best Of liquors and segars and the latest dscees o.
the season receive his special attention.
FAR-The ladiss fair for the benefit Of the society
Of Rechabtes which has been In progress during the
last eight days At the Assembly Rooms, corner OF
King aud Royal streets, closed last night II has
been quite successful
PoRr OF ALEX LNpRIA -Arrived-sehooner Jane y.
Durfrss Huntsy, ,0sorgstown, to W. A. Moore; sshr.
J. BaIrsll, Perry. BAltimote, coal to City Gas
Works. sallsd-sohr Elma NJ Wright, Prsemsn,
Boston, BY W. A. smoot Go. -,
CHAHIrr CososRr Tho sale Of Tickets to the
Charity Concert to be given at Liberty Hall, to
row night, 10 progressing with gratifying susesss'
formed last nigh. on tho water In the docks Of this
city.
The national Republican., 1867-11-20
Senior Don IA Garcia Introducsd 90 ths
President. o.

Senior Don ia. Garcia Introduesd 70 ths
sEnoR Dos J. A. GARCIA 2 GARCIA vas yes
tsrdsy introduced to the President BY the Score.
tsry Of State, and delivered his credentials ss
Envoy Extrsordinsry and Minister Pisnipotsn.
tisry Of the Republic Of Peru. He made re-
marks upon the occasion, Of which the following
Il Q translation;
MR. CABINET: have the honor 10 place In
your hands the Cabinet letter By which the
very excellent, the Government Of Peru, dsigns
TO oonhde TO me, Its diplomatic representation
near the United States Of America, In the char.
aoter Of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
PIepipotentiary. Called for the third time to
serve the interests Of my country near this great
nation, Il 10 very pleasant to me, and regard
as easy the trust conhded to me Of eultivsting
and drawing more closely the frank and noble
friendship and the good understanding which
happily exists between Peru and the United
States, because I understand the wsll.provsn
policy, which, In favor Of civilization and Of
peace, /, pnrsusd by your Government In its
International relations.
/ I entertain the conviction, strengthened By
sIpsrisncs Of all time, that the union Of nations
| Is mers cordial and substantial when II Is as
sured b. the ties which commerce and industry
establish, sr BY the identity Of their political
aspirations, and Of forms under which they
realize their future, than when II rests on afni-
ties Of blood, or other ties Of moral order, con
seerated BY natural feelings, which are not al
ways equally appreciated or respected.
1 aspire, Mr.. President, to deserve your con.
hdsnoe II you deign to grant II to me. Second
| inr nv efforts with the kindness and elevation
| Of your personal character, and with the up.
rieStnsss and magpaniuity Of your government,
| can assure you, sir that the purposes Of my
mission will bs fruitful o. benefits to the people
| of the United States and Of Peru.
| To which the President replied as follows
| Ne. GAncIA: The experience Of the American
| nations Is uniformly severe and trying. with
small populations, which have not had time TO
become rich, they have found II necessary to
throw Of colonial relations With powerful and
populous European States, and secure their in
dspendence BY military force. The task has
kssn at the same time imposed upon them Of In
auguraaing and perfeoting on this continent new
and untfied systems Of republican government,
in contrast with the monsrohiosl and imperial
systems OF the o,d world. and in opposition to
their power and influence. These dificultiss,
however, are evenly balanced BY peculiar ad-
vantages Of locs,ion, bountiful material re-
sources and an advanced condition Of civilila-
tion. Peru has the sympathiss Of the United
States, and their warm affection. Politically, rs
the representative Of Peru, and personally, as .
dipiomatist, already well and fsvorably known to
us you are cordially welcome.