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An Oregon Tradition.

1t may come out that the Chinese not
only invented gunpowder but discovered
America. There is a story current
along the coast that several years ago an
expedition of Indians from ths, part Of
the country now called Washington
Territory, had padded their way coast
wise in a canoe as far rs Portland, in
Oregon, up through the ugly Columbia
river, and that in their progress forward,
they met with on the banks Of the river,
partially embedded in the mud, the
somewhat broken remains Of a Chinese
Junk. This astonished the Indians, who
regarded themselves the sole lords Of
creation, while it afterWard excited the
curiosity and spirit Of inquiry Of such
few white men as were then in those dis
tant and comparatively unknown regions
Of the earth. The finding Of the Chi
nese junk is still a matter Of tradition
among the Indian tribes who inhablt
those regions, and is freely spoken Of by
the American and European population,
and the conclusion come 70 Is, that at
some far of period Of the worlds exis-
iencs, the Chinese-alEays an enterpris-
ing people-sent an expedition north
wise, which became q prey to the pitiless
storms that are so often 20 be encountered
in the Columbia river. Certain it is, at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
A Practical Joke.

The celebrated Henry, first Viscount
Melville, was on visit to Edinburg,
shortly after the passing of some unpop-
ular measure to which he had given his
support.
On the morning after his arrival he
sent for barber to shave him at his
hotel. This functionary, a considerable
humorist, resolved to indicate his senti-
ments respecting his lordships recent
procedure as legislator Having
decorated his lordship with an apron, he
proceeded to lather his face. Then,
flourishing his razor, be said: We are
obliged to you, my lord, for the part you
lately took in the passing of that odious
BILL" q Oh, you're politician, said
his lordship; al sent for barber" "Tn
shave you directly" added the barber,
who, after shaving one.half of the beard,
rapidly drew the back of his instrument t
across his lordship's throat, saying :
take that, you traitor !" and rushed
out of the room. Lord Melville, who
conceived that his throat had been cut
from ear to ear, placed the apron about
his neck, and with gurgling noise,
shouted murder |" The waiter imme-
diately appeared, and, at his lordships
entreaty, rushed out to procure a surgeon.
Three members of the medical faculty
we're speedily in attendance but his
lordship could scarcely be persuaded by
their joint solicitations to expose his
throat, around which he firmly held the
barber's apron. AT length he consented
to an examination but be could only be
convinced by looking into mirror that
his throat had been untouched. His
lordship, mortified by the merriment
which the occurrence excited, speedily
returned to London.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
Choloe of Business.

The choice of a proper pursuit in life
is OF lasting Importance. The failure of
many men is because they do not
know how to use it. The choice of bus
mess in life in nine cases in ten is left TO
chance or caprice, or anything but what
it should be. AS result, very many
occupy places which they never fill, are
loaded with tasks they never accomplish,
and are in pursuit of objects they never
reach. This explains the disjointed, &c.
centric, irregular state of things seen in
almost every community. If we all
knew our gauge, started right, and never
ran off the track, the working force OF
society would be far greater than now,
and its results of far more consequ ence.
-Erchdnge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

Id- Hon. William B. Campbell was
inferred at Lebanon. on the 2lst with
honors, by the Masonic fraternity, of
which ne was a member in good standing
at the time Of his sudden demise. The
procession which followed his remains to
their fnal resting place was composed Of
brethren from various parts Of the State,
and ofall degrees, from the Master Mason
to the Knight Templar, besides many
citizens and friends Of the illustriOus
deceased, Who DO not belong to the
Masonic fraternity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
Law Court of Memphis.

CLERKS OTFtcE, July ?, 1861.
Leon Arnold 3 Co., plaintiffs, vs.. attachment
suit, Henry Bloom and 5. Bloom, partners
as bloom q Brother, defendants.
A FFIDANlr FOR ATTACHMENT HAN-
n ing been made in this case in pursuance Of
Section 1856 Of the Code Of Tennessee, and at
tachmeut having been issued and returned By
the proper officer "levied, ETC." on the prop
erty Of the defendants, Bloom 4 Brothers. Il il
therefore ordered. that said defendants appear
AZ the Court House, in the city Of Memphis,
Tenn. on or before the second Monday In Oc-
tober next and defend this suit, or the same
viii be taken for confessed as to them, and the
case set for hearing c1parte. and that copy
Of this order be published once week for four
consecutiVe weeks In the PUBLIC LEDGEE.
A copy: JOHN DONOVAN, Clerk.
JNO. ". GRAHAM, ID. q.
AyREs RkNDoLFH. Att'ys for plns. I'D
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,

Your time Is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills, Fevers, etc., losing so much of
your precious time when a remedy is so near at
hand and 20 cheap. Our remedy builds up the
remodes-by purging the system of all flaws,
and places you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nentlY cnred. Price only One Dollar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
YOUR WIFE

Possesses charms in proportion to her health,
and she measures n husbands love by the nte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick.
Now, If you wish to retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminished, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty,
you should. by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound that is actually restoring health
TO more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. 1t only proposes to cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex.
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country, as it is no secret nor patent.
and effects cures bona ide cures after.all other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them Of all those Female Complaints and
Irregularities which prove so troublesome all
over theSouthern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers of the
English Female Biters. 1t arouses, restores
and regulates. rs cures are rapid and perma-
ncnt. IF troubled with painful. suppressed or
IRREGULAR Menstruation, Mysteries, Leucorrhoea
or Whites, Falling of the Womb, liberation of
the Womb, Chlerosis. and all those symptoms
which follow, this medicine will relieve you.
THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her cheeks;
whose eye has lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightDess whose countenanee
betokens gloom and despair; who is pale, ema-
ciated, feeble, lifeess, repulsive with palpita-
tion of the heart, swimming of the head cold
feet and hands, can be restored TO perfect health
and beauty by using the English Female
Bitters.
MARRIED LADIES,
As you value your life, and health, and per-
sonal charms; as you are now troubled with
some complaint peculiar TO your sex ; as you
have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit; as you have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let us insist,
letus urge you to aside your fears and pre-
judices, in regard to advertised remedies, for
enc time in your life and try one single bottle
Of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that is advsr-
tised, and We know of many snHbbin0 indivd-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in Your graves. Cannota worthy medi-
cine be advertisedf Send Immediately, and
procure bottle of this powerful Uterine and
General Tonic, md regain your health, strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
j. p. DR0MGOOLE & CO., Propriet0rs,
3ql Main street, Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. MONDAY EVENING. AUGUST 26, 1867

all events, that the junk was found in
the Columbia, and it is only reasonable
to conclude that it came from China at
some far remote period of antiquity.
Perhaps, after all. Johnny Chinaman
may claim the credit of having discov.
erred America.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

neAs The contractor for carrying the
mails on the Mississippi river from New
Orleans to Vicksburg having failed to
perform it, the Postmaster General has
ordered that the route be reOpened to
public competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

nR- The following are said to be the
prices paid by Robert Bonner, of New
York, for his stable of celebrated horses;
Dexter, $4,000; Pocahoutas, $35,OOOi
Auburn Horse, Sl3, 900; Peerless, $1,000;
Flatbush Maid, S5OOOi Lantern, $4,000 /;
Lady Palmer, $4,000 total, Slls,O OOO-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

Loss by Portland Fire, July At

VlHE total amount covered by the Etns Poll.
i cies on property destroyed or damGgei il
B2O6,SA, on which salvage will be abou 1--WE
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 100000, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent upon the Com
pany's assets, figure but slightly exeoeiins
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or proportion equal to a $1,000 loss for COM
pany Of 100000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
lustrated by this Ere. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has 8
population of s.. 5.000-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone struotures-prot teated
and screened with UPWARD of 5000 shade troos-
bounded on three sides by wator-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with q steam FIRE department--yet it has $l0,-
000,0O0 Of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-
pied--from the very insignifean cause OF a
contemplate frecracker.
Remember the triaing origin Of fros that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings o.
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Ktna Agent a call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate Of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
to by ii. A. LITTLEHON n CO., AH'ts.
Vols No. y Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

HD. George Eberlein, a respectable
citizen Of Mobile, committed suicide on
Friday last. An injury previously re-
oeived in one of his legs, which rendered
him helpless, is supposed to have induced
tha roc h aot
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g@~ There is good news, says an ex-
Change, from the Indians. The Siouxs
and Crows have been fighting each other
Ditto the Pawnees and Cheyennes, and
seven red skins have been killed by
lightning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

Bea. The editor of the Brooklyn Times
had his face smeared with rotten SWEET
ger kase, by Mayor Kalbaiesch, in lager
beer saloon, the other evening, because
the Mayor didn't like something which
the Times had said about him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

BG~The Round Table states nothing
new when it says: "A high and chival-
rous respect for woman has ever been an
acknowledged characteristic of Southern
c,nn
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rea. Last week, while lady of Mount
Vernon, Mo-, was attending to affairs in
her kitchen, a rattlesnake fell upon her
from the loft. No harm was done beyond
creating a scare.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

p9. John Wise, negro, convicted of
robbery, was shot and almost instantly
killed in an attempt to escape from Gus
tody at Corinth, Mississippi, last week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

R6S" A branch of the Nashville and
Chattanooga railroad is being construct
ed to Jasper, Marion county, about thir-
teen miles from Bridgeport
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

EESS" In the Andes and Rocky Noun
tains on this continent and in South
America there are fifty active VOLCANOES.
Nearly four.iifths of the number are in
South America.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

r65~ An exploring party, recently
sent into Lower California, have re-
turned and report the country as quite
worthless for agricultural purposes and
containing but scanty mineral resources
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

say Sheridan is the youngest man
ever prominently mentioned for the
presidency, and the grandest scoundrel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

Renp A discouraged miner recently
committed suicide, and coroners 8 jury
returned verdict that " he blew out his
brains in selfdofense." This, we pre-
sumo, might be called justifable suicide.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

B@"The largest individual income in
San Francisco last year was that of Flo
rinza HAYWARD, the owner Of coal
mine. He returned $l65,333
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

B9HThe Boston Post says; " Mothers
who refresh infants in the horse cars are
not required to exhibit the process to
other passengers.
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Eag~A man lay drunk on the pavement
at Brighton, Mass, al night recently,
and was guarded by faithful dog, who
kept all policemen and State constables
at bay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

R6- 1t is estimated that over 1000 per-
sons have been killed in the United States
by the explosion of coal oil lamps during
the past year.
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rsS" There is an old man in Baltimore
who claims that he has seen all the Pres
idents of the United States, from George
Washington to Andrew johnson inclu-
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neA-Forty. five sovereigns, three queens
and ten princesses have already honored
the Paris Exposition with their presence
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Fay- Tic recent stringent enactment.

EeB- The recent stringent enactments
against the sale OF liquor in the Eastern
States threaten to sever the entire Ger
man element from the Radical ranks.
The laws have been passed by Radical
legislatures, and have in many instances
prohibited the manufacture aud sale Of
lager beer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

HeA. There was great fallin milk in
Maine recently. Six tons of it broke the
floor of condensing company's factory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

No. The West Point (Miss.) Sunny
South says the worm has done great
damage to the cotton in that vicinity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

1@- The New York Journal Of Com
merce is pleased to think that Southern
editors behave with singular discretion
and Judgment"
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BeA. N. P. Banks has been nominated
for President on an eighthour platform
by the workmen af Grand Rapids, Mich.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

HaS The bergars Of Paris have formed
q joint stock association, which, il is
said, possesses a capital Of $4,000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

ISg- A New York daily paper has re-
Gently been supplied with a new dress
from Chicago type foundry.
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pea- A farmer near Lawrence, Kansas,
claims to have q stalk of corn in one of
his fields twenty feet high.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

P65- Ernst, the young crown Prince Of
Hanover, is said to be a fas; young fell
low-only nineteen years old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

R1- Report says Gen. John c. Breck-
iuridge has tailed greatly in physical
strength and is quite gray. UIF
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sasn The Jewish citizens of Little
Rock, Ark, have dedicated building in
that city as a synagogue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

bST The Rev. Newman Hall, one Of
the most eloquent ministers Of England,
is coming to the United States
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

B9- A fig tree transplanted from
Augusta, Ca, 20 Scott county, No, is
doing finely and bearing fruit
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BeA. The Radicals of Mississippi are to
hold a convention at Viclsburg on the
llth Of next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

IT-A story is going the rounds that 3
keg Of nails is thrown into tbe Saratoga
springs at night to secure the favor.
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NJ The British Parliament has ap-
propFiated Sf,OO0,OOO for strengthening
the coast defenses Of that country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-26

E9~ The latest novelty projected for
the Paris exposition is the employment
of monkeys as walters.
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H6r Tweuty-ihree sacks Of new rice
we're received al New Orleans on the
23d. being the FIRST Of the season.
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R9- The disgraeed Italian Admiral
Persano has become insane, at his coun-
try seat in Piedmont
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s@~ The yellow fever is thought to be
abating in New Orleans
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MEDICAL.
REDUCTION I'm PRICE
Standard Remedy

Standard Remedy!
TN CONSIDERATION OF THE SCARCITY
Il of money, and in order to place " within
tho reach of ALL We have reduced the price Of
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price Of ONE DOLLAR per Bottle.
This Ia the most powerful and certain com-
pound ever introduced for the permanent
eradication Of all forms Of Chills, Intermittent
Remittent and Bilious FeYers. Neuralgia.
Dumb Chills. Sun Pain; and all those malarious
affections so common throughout the Southern
country; ~ Is put up in large bottles. with
plain directions, is pleasant to the taste, and
does not Affect the head. ears or nerves.
WHAT 1T CAN DO.
IT cleanses the Stomach. arouscs the Liver,
opens the Bowels. and carries Of all Bilious
Matter, eiieeting quick and permanent cures.
RADICALS
Who have not become accimated, and arc con-
stantly troubled with Chill or Fever, who are
bilious and full Of Aches. and feel an indispo-
siti9n to get about, should, by all means, use
this truly valuable Medicinal Compound, which
Is prepared by Physicians of Twenty Years ex-
perience in this malari0hs country.
CONSERVATIVES
Who have no tune to lose, fooling with various
mixtures of the day, and who have no money
to throw away, could, not do better than 70
and be cured Of all forms Of Chills. Fever, Etc.
Its taste is pleasant, and it never affect the
head or ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,
Your time is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills, Fovers, etc., losing so much of
your precious time when a remedy is so near at
hand and 20 cheap. Our remedy builds up the
system, placing il upon good foundation,
remOdels-by purging the system of all flaws,
and places you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nenty cured. Price only One Dollar.
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest Ry purchasing G1 supply t St this never
this medicine uproots the disease and so
destroys the cause that il will not return, as il
does whom cured with quiuine.
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS,
Why will YOU lose so many golden moments of
your life, in shaking and complaining OF chilly
sensations, Fevers, Headaches, pains in tho
Bones and Joints, Lasstude, BilliOusness, etc.,
when the insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you to health, vgOr and buoy
ancy = IL is pleasant TO the taste produces no
roaring or buzzing in the head, no ringing Of
the ears, but acts quickly and effectualy. After
using one bottle you will have no other in your
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
| Who have pale, swarthy, puny, and sickly
children, having little or no appetite. imperfect
digestion, inactive liver, indispostion TO play
but are cross, peeyish and dropping about. with
slight fevers sometime during the day, can be
effsctually restored to the bloom of health, by
giving small doses of the King of Chills four OF
| FIVE times day. Do not forget the name,
Dromogoole & Co.'s KING OF CHILLs, Price
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. j. p. DRoM-
GooLE 4 Co.. Proprietors. 39l Main street,
| Momplis.
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B0~ Carbonic acid, it is said, will ex'
terminate mosquitoes.
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RA. The health of Queen Victoria is
again quite critical.
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ESB~ Three prisoners broke from the
Knoxville Jail on Saturday night last,
and are still at large.
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aeS" Maximilian's library has been
sent from Mexico to Europe
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R6y~ A strike is feared among the en-
ployes in the Government printing
office at Washington.
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p@. japan is importing ship carpen-
ters from this country to build naval
vessels.
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R4~ The yellow fever has not, as yet,
reached Brownsville or Matamoros.
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BA. The price of bakers bread has
been reduced in Norfolk, Virginia, from
eight to six cents.
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RINAL SErTLEMENT.-AU creditors and
L other persons concerned OF interested In
the estate af james VI. Shines, deceased, are
ment Of ny aduinisirafion uf said estate at the
next September term Of the shelby County
Court, % be begun and held at The Court House
in the city Of Memphis. on the trst Monday in
September. lsil, or o. Eocn thereafter as The
said court viii bear the sgme.
MARY G. STMES.
Law 5-5 Administratrix.
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RS- The Madison ARK Pioneer fills
nearly column of its issue with funeral
notices.
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H@- Patrick Ficlin, a negro, of Quit
man county, Georgia, is candidate for
CONGRESS.
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pEn- The Boston Post says Blind Tom,
the pianist, sees his way clear to a for
tune in ENGLAND
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S6g~ Admiral Tegathof, of the Aus.
trian navy, has left New Orleans for
Vera Cruz.
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Ras@ Sanford Conover, the perjurer, is
learning to make shoes in the Albany
penitentiary.
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E@@The cartmen of New York have
formed Union for the maintenance of
their rights