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E. B. COTTON.
GENERAL AGENT,
N. E. CORNER SEVENTH AND CHHsNUr,

Agents and Solicitors wanted in all the cities ana
towns In Pennsylvania and Southern New Jer.
sey 20,
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He is nothing, if not disgusted, to find a
note, written in an official hand, as fOllOws;-
DEAR SIR Your services as Deputy Sheriff
are no longer needed in this department.
For the Sheriff,
John BROWN
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GOVERNMENT SALES,
GALE OF METALS, NEW QUARTERAIAs
~ TER STORES, AND LUMBER

SALE OF METALS, NEW oUARTERMAs-
~ TER STORES, AND LUMBER.
DEPOT QuARTERMAsTFR's OFFICE
,,.,,, WAsHIHGToN, d. O., Oct %, 1867 !
WIZ be sold at public auction ON MONDAY, No.
vember IL, at Lincoln Depot under the direction of
BreYet colonel A, p. BLUNT a. q Nj
80 HORS rs and 80 MULES, more or less,
80 Am BULANI TlS, worn.
$50 ARMY WAGONS, worn.
Several Of these Spring Wagons are of very supe-
rlor finish,
The Mules offered are a very select lot we'll worthy
the attention of purchasers.
After which the following Metals and QuartermaS-
il50606 lbs Iron, 100000 lbs. Steel, assorted
5000 Copper, 10000 Chains, do.
1000 Copper bot 15O00 Bolts
TOMS 1000 Stove Feet,
1OOO lbs Lead, 1000 Broom Handles,
100000 Horse shoes, 500 Lamp Chmneys,
100000 Mule do. 600 pieces Lamp Wick
GOO Empty Bottles,
Together with number OF miscellaneous articles,
consisting in part of Carpenters and BlaCksmths
Tools Sash Weights, Knives Engines, Globe Valves,
Fire Brick etc ETC.
Also the following wagonm akers' LUMBER
5000 feet IL inch Oak 5000 feet 5-inch Oak
Plank. Plank.
5000 feet Pinch do. do. 5000 feet 4tnch Hickory
1900 feet 215.inCh do. do. Plank,
AZ OO feet 8inch do. do 1900 feet Plank, assorted
10000 feet 4-inCh do. do, sizes.
Sale to commence nc 10 A, M, and continue from
day to day until all are sold.
Horses Mules, and Wagons Will be sold sngly; other
The Metals will be delivered to purchasers at Sixth
street wharf or at railroad depot
Catalogues of sale can be had on application.
TeTms-Cash. in Government funds.
BY order Of the Quartermaster-G g eneral.
j. G. MCFERRAN,
Deputy QuRrtermaster. General,
10 2s l2t Brevet Brigader- Gen. U. 5. Army
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DROVIDENT LIFE AND crust COMPANY
OF PHILA DELPHIA, lave

DROvIDENT LIFE AND TRUST COMPANY
il OF PHILA DELPHIA, lave
No, Ill South FOURTH Street.
INCORPORATED Sd MONTH Pa 1aRs,u
CAPITAL, Sl5O,0OO, PAID IN,
insurance on Lives, by Yearly Premiuma. oF hv 4,
TO- or 20 year Premiums, Non-forteture, ~ -
Annuities granted on favorable termH,
Term Policies Children's EndOwmenta,
This Company while giving the Insured the geouritv
OF apaidup Capital, will divide the entire profts ~
the Life business among Its policy holders, -
Moneys received at interest, and paid on demand
Authorized by charter TO execute Trusts and act
as Executor or Administrators, Assignee or Guardian,
and in other duciary capacities, under appointment
OF any Court of this or any persOn or
persons, or bodies polite or corporate.
SAMUEL R. sHIPLRY, HENRY HAINEs.
JOSHUA IL. NORRIS, IN, WISTAR BROWN
RICHARD WOOD, wv, Q, LONGSTRETH,
RICHARD CADBURYI WILLIAM HACKER,
SAMUEL Il. SHIPLEY, ROWLAND PARRY,
,, =, > ,P President: Actuary,
THOMAS WISTAR, M. d., ]. B, TOWNSEND
we Medical Examiner Legal Adviser.
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N"ONO"S SUPPER egSES1ES
NUMBER CXLIV.
NUMBER CXLIv

4 DIET FOR MENTAL DYsPEPrIos, AND CURE
. ron HY-PoCHONDRIA, HYPOCRISY, OR ANY
COMPLAINT OF A HY ORDER.
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STOVES. RANGES. ETC.

II, NOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED
- would call attention of the public TO his
A5Hr NEW GOLDEN EAGLE FURNACE.
C-1E This is an entirely new heater. IL Is So'cOn.
sructed as TO at once commend itself general favor
being a combination of wrought and cast 1t Is
very simple in Its construction, and is perfectly
tight selfCleaning, having no pipes ordrums TO be
taken ana cleaned. 1t arranged with upright
hues TO produce larger amount of heat from the
same weight of coal than any furnace now in use
The hyRrOmetric condition of the air as produced by
my new arrangement OF evaporation will at once de
mOnstrate that IL is the only Hot Air Furnace that
will produce a perfectly healthy atmosphere
Those IN want of q complete Heating Apparatus
would do well 10 call and examine the Golden Eagle
CHARLES WILLIAMS
Nos, 1872 and ll3 MARKET Street,
Philadelphia
A large assortment OF Cooking Ranges Fire Board
on hand. ' -
N. B.-Jobblng OF all kinds promptly DONE $40.
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THE HONDURAS FEyER-Ne should iuilpe from IL

THE HONDURAS FEvER-Wc should Judge from the
following, which clip from the Monroe Intelligent
of the 5st ut, that the Honduras fever was cpl
demic in of the parishes east of this place. We
understand that ex-Gov. B. W. Pearce has very bad
attack. We thought he was accmated years ago and
proof against all such epdemcs:
Several Louisianians who have just returned from a
visit to this land of mosquitoes passed through town
last week. with the treasures which they brought with
them, such as parrots, Central American negro, ia
slave, and chunk OF mahogany. Mr.. Hatch has
gone to Morehouse and spread the fever in that rich
parish to such degree that it bids lar to become de-
populated. We were informed by one OF his follow
ers, that eighty families would join him for Honduras
from that parish, and probably many Others that the
best plantations on Boeuf river be bought, we'll
improved, at 81 Tin specie} per acre. worth $50 in
1861 Ex-Gov. B. w. Pearce, was among the re-
turned, and has gone to Bienvlle parish to gather
Hook Gov P. was asked by citizen of this place if
he intended to return to Honduras. He replied after
drawing long sigh, Yes; but this is the best coun-
try that have SEEN" Poor Ben, he lost his trade at
the breaking up of the convention of 1850, and is
hunting new friend.
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COMMISSIONERS OF ELEcrIoN.-Gcn Forsyth, in cir
cular No. s. says commissioners Of election will be
quircd by law take the same oath of office talk by
the registrars, which may be subscribed to before airy
registrar Of voters justice of the peace and filed
with the chairman of the board. One of the three
commissioners appointed to serve at each poll will be
a colorcd citizen.
Supervising officers will examine and inspect all the
books and records pertaining to the different boards
Of registrars under them-incuding the poll books
and sec that they properly made ont and cared
for 1t may be necessary to include in the poll books
in Of the country parishes, the of all the
persons registered in the said parish owing the fact
that it may be impossible to decide to the precincts
to Which some Of tlc coored citizens registered be-
long.
The registrars for this parish have been unable thus
far to find a coored commissioner who write that
will accept the office. What are we to do in that
caSc2
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Special Notices.

Mr.. Peter Fezer, tailor, the Of Market and
Milan Streets will be absent from the city few days,
trip to Arkansas
Sale & Murphy, on the corner of Texas Spring
Streets prepared to fill all orders for dry goods
house in the city few of those celebrated Palmetto
cooking stoves yet on hand.
The Ladies Bazaar No. "a Texas street, kept by 10
McDermott, is we'll filled with fine selection OF dry
goods selected expressly for this market The fash
ionable department is under the control of Mrs Wells
who knows how to turn out well dressed lady.
guarantee accompanies each bottle of Mar5dens
pectoral balm, which will every case OF cough
cold, influenza catarrh. His agents have lnsruc-
tons to refund the money in every instance where Ii
fails to relieve and For sale by all druggists
JB. Lewis, Jr, No Texas street, is in receipt Of
large and varied stock Of saddle bags, which be will
sell at prices to suit the times. II has commenced re-
ceiving his stock, and would be pleased to have
those in want of boots, Shoes trunks &c, to give nm
a call.
Peruvian Bark Btters is winning its way TO the
popular favor by its excellence preventive for fever
and ague. It now has equal. For sale by e. Il b.
Jacobs and Stacey Poland.
E. & B. Jacobs have on hand large and well Sc
lected stock of every description of dry goods, gro
ceries, hardware, boots shoes, &c, at New Orleans
prices.
Thayer Byrne No on the Levee, are still fof
nishlng the explosive petro oil in quantities 10 su
purchasers. They also furnish burners for all Ei"S
of lamps, ('' including star candle."}
Marsden's pectoral balm for coughs colds, influenza
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Our MUNICIPAL 0fFIcEKs-For the past week our
city has been full of rumors in regard to the removal
OF our city officers and the appointment of others who
can swallow the ron-clad, which have been unable
to trace TO any reliable authority # We are correctly
informed, an effort to that effect has been made by
the radicals, but with what success reas to be seen
it seems that The coored clubs met in conclave and
decided That they were entitled to onc-half Of the
board, but some white men il their confidence uer-
suaded them out Of the notion, and compromised the
matter BY letting them select some Of their white al
lies This compromise ticket Was carried in person
~ orc 81 The white 10 Gen Sheridan, who de-
eined 70 act IN the premises until Governor Flanders
returned, As Gov, Flanders has returned from his
% the North, We will no doubt hear from him in
! few days.
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BR1r1sH HospuRAs.--Mg E. 4, Overall, Of New
Orleans, has in press and nearly ready for Market
work entitled 'British Honduras Considered" in
which is presented both sides of the subject fairly
The circular says:
The above work, carefully written and complied
containing the laws Of the colony of British Hondu-
Biographical sketch of the present Governor, John
Gardiner Austin-Description of the country, climate
SOIL productions, customs, etc.-Census report of
race, religion, occupations, shipping, etc.-The land
holders and titles to land-Time and conditions of
grants ETC., including the lecture delivered by E. E.
Overall, Esq, at the Lyceum Hall, in New Orleans.
Orders for the above work must be addressed to E.
Z. Overall, Merchants Exchange and News Room,
New Orleans, Louisiana Price two dollars and fifty
cents per copy.
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RADICAL CONVENTION IN SoUrH CARoLINA.-The
Radical Convention at Columbia, S. c., on the oath
ut., adopted platform similar to the Radical plat
form of Tennessee Mild eonfscaton was proposed
but voted down. An effort to add " Radical" 10 the
name Of the party was unsuccessful. Resolutions were
introduced that the coored race account of loyalty
are entitled to nominate one of their color as candi-
date for President of the United States the next
election.
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REVENUE STAMPs.-Commssioner Rollins has issued
circular to the assessors of internal revenue calling
for renewed vigilance their part in arresting all per-
sons engaged in collecting cancelled revenue stamps
and preparing them for further by removing the
cancelng, &c. Bankers, brokers, and others are re-
quested to destroy all cancelled stamps when they
Of no further use rather than to throw them away with
other waste paper. The Government is defrauded of
considerable revenue by these reuvenated stamps,
and the commissioner calls upon all his subordinates
to use their utmost diligence in fcrreting out the Gull
prits. Restored altered stamps in the possession
of a party is prima face evidence of guilt.
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REMovAL.-Nessrs Gregg Martin, cotton factors
and dealers in groceries and plantation supplies have
removed from the stand formerly occupied by Gregg
4 hansel, to the new storehouse contiguous to the
mammoth warehouse the terminus of the rail-
road. Col Martin returned from the city hast Sun
day the Live Oak, with full supply of groceries
and plantation supplies, which they offering at
fair prices. They can make it worth ones while to
give them call.
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IMPORTANT TO CorroS PLANTERS AND SHIPPERS
The steamboat captains publish the following resolu-
ton passed by their association, for the benefit of
hon it may concern:
Rcsolyrd That on and after the lst day of Septcm-
her 1867 all the steamboats, running on the Misss-
fppi river and its tributaries will charge twenty five
per cent. freight all cotton not iron tied and
fal1y covered with bagging leaving nc lint exposed.
We have not learned the extra amount charged by
the insurance companies or all cotton not iron tied
and fully covered with bagging
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MurrART.-Corporal James D. White and three pr-
Yates Of the regiment duty at this place, returned
on the Live Oa, from New Orleans with Nathaniel
Forbes who is accused Of the murder Of the orderly
sergeant Of Lis company. lie was first ordered to
New Orleans for trial, but sent back here to be
turned over 20 the civil authorities for trial.
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IMPORTATION WANTED.-PIantcts in this and Che ad-
joining parishes will confer great favor upon us by
dropping few lines giving the condition of the
cotton crops, the rayageS Of the worm, etc. We de-
sire to furnish the public with statement of
the growing crop and know of no better method than
the one proposed above.
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HAgRr HAYS REGIsTRY RgFoKEp.-The New Or
leans Commercial Bulletin says the military authori
ties have directed that the name of Harry 7. Hays
who took the oath prescribed and registered as
voter il the fourth district be stricken from the list
and that hs certificate be Cancelled. It is thought BY
some Of his friends that lie will be removed from the
Office Of sheriff 81 Orleans Parish
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Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the members of the Shreveport par,
assembled al the office of Messrs Williamson Leylsee
IN Monday August s. 1867, for the purpose OF
inc the feelings of the bar learning OF tue deaen 81
NE. Wright, Esq., the Hon Jas. |. Weems was eaiied
to the char and A. II. Leonard requested to act as
secretary. 4, ;, II, tho
The object of the meeting was then explained pf .lle
Hon George Williamson, and on his motlon IL was e
solved that committee of three be appointed 10 dTat
resolutions expressing the feelings OF the meenhg
whereupon the chair appointed on said committee hon
Geo, oe Williamson Hon. R. Jones, and A. H. Leonard
Said committee reported the following resolutlohs'
which were on motion adopted, viz
Whereas we have learned with sincere regret OF 1he
death of n T. Wright, Esq, recently member OF tne
Shreveport Bar and whereas desire to pay some III
tribute to his memory, therefore be 1T
gesozred That by his death the Shreveport Bar has
lost an upright and able lawyer, and we an honorable
and honored friend and that we deeply sympathlse
with his bereaved family in their affection
Resolued That some member OF the bar be requested
To nresent these resolutions at the next term OF the
District Court and have them spread on the minutes Oh
said court. r. Sow
ss5zvea That we attend in body the funeral OF our
spcoased brother and wear the usual badge ofmourn
ing for thirty days ,,..o
Rssozuea further That the papers OF shreveport De re-
auested to publish the proceedings OF this meeting,
and that copy of be sent to the family OF our
deceased brother u-:n
On motion it was resolved that tie Hon George Will
hanson be requested to present said resolutions at the
ne xt term of the District Court. Whereupon the meet
ing adjourned. JAMES L. WEEas' ehaifniah'
A. H. LEONARD, Secretary.
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Died

On Sunday the 4tt inst at his plantation in BosSer
parish, one mile below this city, Mr.. n b. NRlHhi'
a prominent lawyer at the Shreveport bar
Mr. Wright one of our oldest and most prom
nent citizens. He was followed to the grave on lues
day by the members Of the Masonic fraternity ana
large procession of citizens He leaves wife auo
large family of children to monrn HAS loss
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NEW CoTFoN.-A Savannah (Ga.) Dispatch of the
29th uIt says the first bale Of cotton received
to-day from Florida. The grade very Inferior.
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The authorities Of New Orleans arc funding their
city money with six per cent interest bearing scrip.
The money is taken at par by dealers in merchandise.
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RrGIsTRATtoN CAMPO PARIsH-Thc registrars
books for this parish closed last Wednesday, up to
which time 7i7 whites and 1894 blacks had registered.
Total 364l. Outside of Orleans parish Caddo takes
Tanb the 18th negro parish in the State, Rapdes
leading her 10, Jefferson $50, and St. Landry 212.
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How GRANT WENT w1rH THE PREslDENT.-It is re-
ported that Gen. Grant says in reference to the Pres
idental tour last summer, that he first invited to
go by the State Department and declined; and did not
waive his objections and consent until he had been
personally urged by the President TO accompany the
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New FERRr.-Mr VIM Thatcher of this city is
establishing new ferry across the river at this
point Just beyond the corporate limits few yards be-
low Gregg & Martins warehouse. The roads Oh both
sides Of the river will be put in complete order and
the steam ferry boat of the best we ever had We
understand the terms for crossing will be considerably
less than those asked by the other ferry. Compet
ton is the life Of trade
CEors.-During the past week have c0uverscd
with than the usual number of planters in regard
tho prospect Of the cotton CROP and yet are not
prepared to make any satisfactory report, as their
statements are SO different. Some state that they
have the genuine caterpillar, others are in doubt
whether it is the caterpillar grassworn, while 9TH
rrs state that they have Of any sort. Thus
far the worm has done 30 injury of consequence, and
the crop is maturing very fast. There is no doubt
but what most of the plantations III this vicinity have
less of the miller but if the present spell of
dry, hot weather continues through the month Of
August, the crop viii be but little damaged BY the
worm,
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We publish this week the card of Harvey Mcmahon
Co., cotton factors and commission merchants, l22
Carondelet street New Orleans of the strongest
and most responsible houses in the city Col. J. S.
Logan, late Of Camden, Arkansas, and who did yco-
service in the Confederate cause, is member OF
this firm. He is now travelling through this section
of the State seeking the acquaintance of our citizens
We cordially recommend him to them as one in every
way worthy of their confidence.
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We are under many obligations to Capt. Dick Sin
mott, Of the steamer National which is now running
IL the Eckaburg trade for It file OF late Western pa
Vcrs forwarded by the irene.
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TEE pEABonY NsTirUrE.-Tlis institution, for the
education Of young ladies' at Greenwood in this par
s' will commence its fall session on the first Monday
Of September, under the charge CT able corps of
teachers. For further particulars see advertisement
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ToIAL KEGsTRT IN ORLEANS PAmSH.-The total
registry iii Orleans parish is 29639, Of which 1888
ere whites and II 745 blacI;-a majority of 48 for the
Whites At least four or five thousand Of the whites
will vote the Radical ticket.
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claiborne pAnIsH--Thc registration in this parish
at The close Of the books was 1889 whites and 1904
blacks. Total, 2@5&.
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DEATH or JEFFERSON MEncuANT-Thc Jefferson
Times, Of the 81 inst, mentions the death Of Mr. j,
I. Brinck, prominent merchant Of that place. Mr.
Brinck WAS formerly 2 merchant in this city.
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THE Moss SIDE ISsrlTUrE.-This institution for the
education of young ladies' situated in the suburbs of
this city, which location is one of the most delightful
in the State, commences its fall session on Monday
the 18th day of September under the supervision of
Rev. j. Franklin Ford, assisted by experienced
corps of teachers. All Of the branches necessary to
the finished education of young ladies taught at
this school to the satisfaction of its patrons. The
principal for many years has been engaged in the in
structon Of young ladies' and he stands without peer
in this department. Besides, is home institution
and should receive the liberal patronage of our Cit
zcns See advertisements
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THE TELAGRArH LINE OrES TO CuBA.-Thc tcc-
graph operator at this plate informs that the first
message from Cuba to this country passed the
-rnhG on Monday.
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CU&cEEr AND TADLEAUx.---We learn that concert
and atlcau1 will shortly be given at Brewers Hall,
Ivy the ladies Of Shreveport, for the benefit of the
Peabody Institute at Greenwood. From the prepara-
tons being made il will no doubt be the finest enter
tanmcnt OF the season. Of course all the young men
will be hand Lay in stock of paper collars, boys
as the weather is awful hot.
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We arc requested to state that meeting Of the
Southern Relief Association will be held at the May
ore Office tltis evening" at o'clock.
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HENPsrEAD oousTY.-The Washington Telegraph
of the oath u says that 4es whites and 4si oiachs
had registered up to the sd.
LIrrLE Rock-The Conservative of the 18TH uls-,
has the following:
From all CHARTERS Of the State we have reports OF an
abundant corn CROP bat in most portions COTTON Is
very light. Mr.. W D. Parks, of LeWisVilie, informs
US that in Lafayette county the corn crop was never
better while of cotton there will be but small ylela
In Lafayette, with but few exceptions all nave re-
gistered who were entitled to. Two negroes III the
county refused to register These reDehfous earhe5s
need reconstructing
In Saline, we learn from Col Henderson, that the
people will generally register, the crops are good ana
that man has been found in the county VINO can
take the ron-cad oath-so there y prospect OF nav
ing postoffice.
Several cases of cholera are reported at Fort Glo
son. The Fort Smith papers state that q number OF
deaths have occurred.
GEN HIsDNAs-The Madison Ponce. has the fol-
lowing in relation to speech made by Gen. Hfndman
at that place:
The General, in neat speech of two hours, took
brief review of " the situation, and OF his plans OF
amending it. and then forciby and clearly ADVISED all
who can do So to register and vote, and to vote Tor
convention and delegates instructed to meet the views
of Congress as expressed in the late laws. The ten
era then briefly noticed his rvate record and closed
It is hard to tell from the above notice whether the
the General has turned radical not THERE'S, how
ever, paragraph going the rounds of the press to
that effect