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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

while the refusal Of Stanton to resign, and the
conclusion-joined in by Seward, McCulloch
and Rsndall-thst the power Of the President to
remove him vss doubtful, overset this nice
arrangement, and suggested the plan Of making
Grant Secretary Of War ad interim, according
to precedent established in the assignments OF
Scott and Wool during previous Administrations
we have the highest Democratic authority
which s in confidential relations with the
white House. for saying that Stssdman ex-
pected 10 60 in the Cabinet, and that the failure
to do % was serious disappointment on hi.
part.
These matters are in themselves Of little pub
lie consequence. They only serve to show what
was in the mind Of the President, and what the
country has escaped through Gen. Grants IN
tuence OF far more importance Is the evident
determination Of the President to impede in
very possible way the loyal reconstruction Of
he South. To this, within very short time.
he attention Of the public viii be painfully IL
ectei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

Mr.. FREScH's DEcLISATIoN, as printed. is
dated August 30th, but it is notorious that
the document was not secured till late on
Sunday. 1t would seem, like the mar, age
certificate in the story, to have been "ante-
dated 70 klycr conseauences. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

The TnUrH IN Nuf-SHELL The many
kinds Of common Sslsrstus found in market are
weak, impure and unhealthy. and defrsud the
purchaser Of his money. Pyle's saleratus IS
entirely free from al those objections Its
great sale proves iss popularity. Sold by gro
GERS everywhere, In pound packages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06
Vermont State Agricultural soelety.

The 18th Annual Fair of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society and Wool Grow
ers Association will be held at BrattlebOro,
VT, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September 10th, llth, 10Th and
18th, 1867. Over $500 in premiums will
be awarded. The grounds Of the Windhsm
County Park Association have been engaged
for the exhibition. Stock and articles for
exhibition will be transported over the Rut-
land and Burlington, Passumpsic and YER
mont and Massachusetts, Railroads free, if
returned. The Vermont Central will col
lect freight on the animal or article on its
shipment, and on its return the money will
be refunded, on presentation of the Sccre-
tary's certificate that it has been on exhib-
Ition. Persons attending the Far will be
carried for fare one way, purchasing their
tickets at the station at which they take the
cars. This is expected to be one OF the
largest exhibitions the Society has held.
The annual address will be deliyercd on
Thursday by james B. Angel, the Presi-
dent Of the University and State Agricultural
College, who is one of the most pleasing and
instructive speakers in New England.
Each evening there will be an Agricultur-
Al discussion, as follows:
TUESDAY EvBsIsG.-Subject, = Whatlis
the most profitable breed of horses for Yer
mont, and how shall ttey be bred and train
ed?" Speakers. L. T. Tucker, ROyalton,
Col. E. s. Stowell, Cornwall l.. Dawley,
Ludlow.
"WEDNESDAY EVEsIS0.-"Grass. The
best methods of promoting its growth and
when it should be cut. Speakers, Henry
Stafford, Springfield Hon. VIM. r. Sanford,
Orwell Hon. Crosby Miller, POmtret.
THURSDAY EyENING.-" To what extent
an wheat be prOftably raised in Vermont. "
speakers, Nathan Gushing, Woodstock j.
;. Benedict, CastIeton Victor Wright,
weybridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

The Burlington Times is responsible for
the statement, most humiliating to Mr..
French, that his advisers, in reference to
his withdrawal "were influenced by no 9TH
er reasons than would have resolved them
to the same course had Mr.. French been
without a competitor in the held.''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

Or. JAMES jackson. an eminent American
physician, died at Boston, Mass. on the eve
nipg Of the 9th int IN the ooh ySar o
HE age
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

TIE ANERIcAS.-We are glad to learn,
and to announce, that the proprietorshIp OF
the American Hotel in this city has passed
into the hands Of Mr.. Henry II. Howe, for
many years the popular and excellent con-
ductor on the Rutland Road Of past de-
ficiencies in the American, is needless to
speak Mr.. Howe has taken possession, and
proposes to keep strictly first class hotel.
We believe he can do it. He certainly
knows what good hotel should be, and has
every qualification for Courteous, capable
and popular landlord. We have no doubt
that the American. under his keeping, will
be much better hotel than 1t has eyer been,
and VIC congratulate the travelling public on
the prospect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

u The SCIENTIFIC EXCURSION TO MANSFIELD
The party Of members of the Scientific As,
ISOLATION, nearly twenty in number, who
accepted the invitation of Mr. Bingham to
visit Mansfield Mountain, returned on the
18th ult., delighted with the trip. The gcolo-
gists especially were greatly elated to find
clear signs of glacial action, on the very top
OF the mountain,-th highest point at which
they have been so unmistakably found. The
botanists also made interesting discoveries,
and all had " mighty good time" The
party were met by Mr.. Bingham, at Stowe,
and L" put through" thereafter by him, with
the courteous and open hospitality which he
knows so well how to dispense. On their
return to the Mansfield House in Stowe, YES
terday, at dinner, the following resolutions
were presented
Uhereds, This delegation from the American |
Association for the Advancement Of Science has I
eil ed for the last two days the cordial hos /
piiaity Of Mr.. W. II. II. Bingham, and lrhereas
We have been impressed by the nat iral beauties
Of Stowe and Mount Mansfield, and the skill
with which these beauties have been developed
and made available AMI urhsreas, the Mountain
House is irst-rste place to stop in. and the
summit is, to the geologiSt. the botanist and the
artist, place of great interest and the arrange
ments for ascending and descending are unsur-
passed, and the Mansfield House at Stowe is
magnificent and comfortable hotel; and finally,
above all.
Uhereds, Ii appears on careful investigation
and acquaintance. that W. II. II. Bingham
Aforesaid is an accomplished host and capital
good fellow now therefore
ReSOlred, That to the thanks Of the Associa-
tion for Mr. Bingham's hospitality, already
expressed IN advance at the acceptance Of the
be added this special record, hereby
made. that this company has to thank him for
an excursion Of the highest interest and pleas
lre, that we admire him as a host, appreciate
him friend, and take leave Of him with era. &
iitude and with regret. !
JOSEPH Lowering, Permanent Secrefars.
c. $. LYMAN, General Secretary.
EDWARD HUSGERToRD, Local Secreiarg.
The reading of this record" Of course '
brought Mr.. Bingham to his feet, who l
hOugh taken W surprise. made a pleasant t
fl hand response ami with many mutual !
congratulations and good wishes, the party
oOk their way towards their respective /,
omes 4,
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5. 5. PIcNIc.-On Wednesday Aug 2S, the
Sabbath Schools Of Essex Centre and the ad-
jaeent villages Of Underhill, Wcstford and
Jericho, united IN the celebration Of Nam
moth Picnic. Not less than 500 people, 1t is
likely, were gathered together on this festive
occasion. About 10 o'clock in the forenoon
the several roads leading to the Centre pre-
sented very lively appearance as the differ
ent schools came filing towards the place Of
rendezvous, in conYeyances, glily decorated
with iags, banners and cvergrccns. By =
o'clo,k, all were assembled in a beautiful
grove, about mile and a halt from the vii
hgc
DR.. Butler, Of Essex Centre, was chosen
President cf the meeting and an hour was
passed in listening to interesting remarks by
gentlemen representing the different schools,
interspersed with cnlivening music by
good Band, and very pretty singing by the
schools themselves. Subsequently. all ad-
iourncd t. the tables, which were bountiiul-
ly laden and arranged with much taste.
The prospect of storm, it Is probable,
induced a somewhat earlier dispersion than
would otherwise have taken place, but all,
doubtless, returned to their homes with
pleasant impressions Of the days festivities.
Mr.. Abbey, Of Essex Centre, was Marshal Of
the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

KEROSENE AccIDEST.-A yourg man, a
shoemaker, named Philip Geroux, liy-
ing in Murray street, was badly
burnel Thursday by the careless use Of
kerosene, in lighting fire. lie had poured
some of the oil over some kindlIngs, and on
touching match to them, the FIRE was CON-
municated, doubtle.s by the vapor OF nap
tha in the oil, to the can, which exploded,
burning his arm, side. and one hand severely
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

The Times on Saturday announced that
Mr.. French had withdrawn bic name with
a view Of restoring harmony in the Repub
lican party of the County" and in cheerful
sequiescence with such laudable motion,
the Times "cheerfully' hoisted another
name.
On Monday, the Times informs US that
"Mr. French's withdrawal was "a no sense
a concession to the Boilers and that the
fact that the nomination of Mr.. Roberts
would be agreeable to the Boilers was reason
enough why he should not be nominated by
the Committee The Times has very
curious method OF promoting harmony in
the party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06

TnE PLATTsBURGH FRR-Thc plattsburgh
Sentinel gives a detailed and careful estimate
of the losses by the recent great hre, which
foot up $4GG.36l. The losses by theft dur
ing the fire are estimated at $40 600,
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rate propose to rule the party, that thi
should be donc-and it was not done.
We take it, under all the circumstances
that the voters will feel perfectly free to vote
for whom they choose. The movement by
his former supporters to get Mr.. French's
name of the ticket, on the avowed ground
that they and the party " could not stand
his election, was as really bolt, as the
Essex Convention. The nomination OF new
man by the County Committee, before Mr..
French's withdrawal had been received and
when be had apparently repented of his al
most compulsory assent to the proposition to
withdraw, was wholly irregular There is
no regular republican nominee for States
Attorney. air. Talcott however has the
nomination Of large convention OF earnest
republicans, representing every town in the
county and a large and mot respectable
portion Of the party. IL, nomination rs
precisely ike that of Hon. worthington
Smith. by the last Hyde Park Convention,
in the congressional campaign of last FALL
not regular, butyet nomination from the
people, and the only nomination from the
people. And those who prefer that the peo-
pie should retain some voice in the selection
1i public servants, will feel at perfect liberty |
70 vote for him, if they choose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-06
AFTERNOON.

The Committee On Resolutions rspOrted thrO
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
In the Political Interests of
the People,

The UNION AND DISPATCH. az hereto
fore, will take the Constitution and laws for ITS
guide; and in the discussion Of all the new and
intricate questions and issues arising out Of the
extraordinary condition in which the country Is
placed. it will adhere to the principles and
teachings Of the founders and expositors OF our
government and institutions. Ii will endeaTor
to guard with vigilance and defend with unwa-
vering earnestness and faith the rights aud inte-
of oil the States. and the essential Priuei-
les which constitute the basis Of the Republic.
We shall oppose all inyasions Of these. and
uphold 20 the utmost Of our ability. the Union
OF the States under them. Feeling that they
are endangered by the revolutionary schemes OF
the Radical politicians who now hold the Legis-
Iative power Of the Government. we shalt abate
ching Of our past opposition to their mex
cure With these views. which are no less than
r,,totnd convictions we cannot and will not
hesitate 10 defend the unfortunate South from
the aspersions aud impositions heaPed upon its
people, aud urge that JVsrIcE and RIGHT shall
be melted out to them . .... ...
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department Of business has an imme-
date interest in the markets Of the country. and
in its financial fluctuations and condition. The
man who fatls to keep himself properly ad
vised as to the rise and fall Of the markets, ~
controlled by the laws of demand and supply
and the relative condition of the currency A.
exposed to constant loss, and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprising
neighbors. In order 10 make our paper valuable
as well as interesting. we shall continue 70
make this a SPECIAL FEATURE. Our Daily
Market Reports. domestic and foreign. by tele-
graph, and our City Reports. gotten up at heavy
expense, have challenged the commentator OF
our best business men while our current Finan-
eiai Reports from ali the leading money centres
Of the country are fuller than have ever been
published by any other Journal in Tennessee.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly. admonish the Southern
people TO be self-reliant, and shall do What we
may be able 10 induce the establishment OF
manufactures in our midst for cur home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and sTATisFIos OF manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the divefsih-
cation of Southern industries and the develop
nent of Southern resources.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
For the Family Circle,

And for the special pleasure and profit Of the
young. each week we will give q general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall bnd
its way into our columns unfit for the psrusai OF
the mothers aud daush ters Of the land. Deprs-
eating the demoralizing sensationalism Of many
contemporary Journals. we shall escheW that
character striving 70 give thersader substantial
matter. prsferriuz to be useful rather than
ensatiOn1.
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Upon the Subject Of Agriculture

And kindred topics. we shall also give an ex-
tensive variety Of valuable and interesting mat
ter-the best adapted 10 the farming classes o.
our State, which will. in a great measure, sup
ply the place Of a family agricultural piper
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
GAS FITTING.

Public and Private Buildings. Store Houses,
etc, fitted up 10 the most improved style, and
on reasonable terms. Chandeliers. n all lights
Pillar Lights. Drop Lights. Portable Stands
with Hose Pendants, Brackets. Glass Globes.
smoke Bells, Patent and Plain shades. Cigar
Lighters, etc
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In ohaneery a, Linden, Tennessee.

IAFHIL fiLAl, I5u4.I
Calvin Barber ct ais. 81. Thomas D0Wdy ct all.
Original Bill.
IN THIS CAUSE III APPEARING To TIE
satisfaction Of the CLERK and Master Of aid
Court that John smith and Abnsr Smith. 1hos
Dowdy. William DoWdy and NJ. r. Talley are
nOn-Tefidents Of the State Of Tennessee aud de-
PENDANTS IN this cause. and whose residence Is
cannot be served upon them: il IL therefore
ordered that publication be made in the Nash-
yhle. Union and Dispatch. a Newspaper pub
aiye weeks. requiring the said dsfandants 10 Az !
pear at the next term Of the ChAncery Court at
Linden, Tennessee. on tina second Monday in
Jane next, lsb1. % answer or demur 20 con =
Ilainan3' bill, OF tbs came will be taken a. con
fesseed as 70 them, and set for hearing sx parte.
X. d. THOMAS. Q. and NJ.
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@. II. VESSEL & SONS,
Wholesale Bakers and COnfectiOners,
Nos. AZ and a Union street, Nash
VILE, Tenn. F.t

vile, Tenn.
DESPE CTFULLY TNFDHM THEIR
h friends and patrons thai they haze redaced
the Wholesale prices OF Candy sud CrackeEs 10
the following.
Common Stick Candy, 2Jc. per ID Fine Fancy
Candies, pc and aPWardsi buiier lrackera. b.
the barrel or box. loo. per Id PEN le Crackers
b. the barrel, l01zc. per b, Pilot Bread, By the
barrel, Be. per 10.
We are also making a fine quality nf Bread,
which our wagons are ready - deliver 20 any
part Of the city. General Dealers ia Fine I'm
ported Teas, Wines and Liquors, Scotch Ales
and London Porter. Also. kTuits, Nuts, kaisiBs
Pickles, Oysters Sariines. Gatsups. Sauces,
Cheese etc, etc, which we are 0fering az greatly
reduced prices, and 30 which We invite the at
tsntion Of the trade
fsb24-3m g. H. VESSEL a. SONS.
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Fittings for the Above.

Tees, Elbows. Crosses, Pluc7 BushingB. Re
ducers, Lock Nuts, Hooks. Return Bends.
Unions. etc.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23

TRIAL Of HON. THOMAS n. FRA
ZIER, JUDGE OF THE CRIMINAL
COURT or DAVIDSON COUNTY,
BEFORE TIIE SENATE.
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STEAM FITTING.

Steamboat, Factory. Hotel and Stationary
Engine work done. Steam Gauges, Steam
Whistles. Steam TraIs :. Globe Valves. all sizes
Guage Cocks. oil Cufs. Air Cocks. Cylinder
Cocks, etc. etc.
fsh2l -3n
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23

The Columbia Accommodation Train will run
on the above time permanently from year to
year, except that in summer the time Of depart,
ure from Nashville win be 500 P. ~, instead Of
4:t0 ?. n.
For through Tickets and other information,
please apply at the Office Of the Nashville City
Transfer Company, Northeast corner Of Summer
aud Church streets. and al the Broad Street
Depot. Nashville. Tennessee.
q u. VAN DYNE,
fan27 General Superintendent
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
IR ON PIPE

For Gas. Water and Steam. from an eighth inch
up 20 two inches.
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Louisville and Nashville
r. A I L r. O A d .
La 81 Il s.s ! /; ssiill's
QUICK TIME TO
81. IOUiS,
CHICAGO.
CINCINNATI,
AND THE EAST.
Two Daily Through. Trains, Making
Direct Connections as Louisville tor
tbs. Fast, West and North.
CONNIE NCING NAY 3, 1861.
Trains will run as follows:

So Steamer u. S. Mail leave Louisville
daily at 10 4. N. and P. NJ, arriving IN
Cincinnati in time to take early morning trains
for the East
Baggage checked through from Nashville to
ST. Louis. Chicago. Cincinnati, and all the pr'n-
cipRl Eastern cities.
ca The eco ?. NJ. Train from Nashville
docs not run on SUNDAY.
RR- Franklin accommodation leaves franklin
200 A. NJ. and Gallatin $50 A. NJ, arriving IN
Nashville ut ll.5O A. N. Leave Nashville at 300
pm. arrive at Gallatin $50 p. n, arrive at
Franklin S.,A p. NJ,
ALBERT FINK,
General Superintendent l.. a n. X. r.
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CHARLES BRYAN,
NO. Isq SOUTH CHERRY STREE

No. Is9 MOUTH CHERRY sTREET
Is NOW PREPARED TO CLEAN CHANDE-
heTs. Brackets, and PoEtabies. aud t0restore
ali Mouldings, Gildings, etc, 10 their original
appearance. Statues, etc, bFonEed in Superior
style.
Ale Pumps, Soda Fomts, put up and repaired
to order. apTZo 3m
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23

by A CONSOLIDATION OF THE FASH
WILLIE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous and united
support Of the UNION AND DIsPGFCH By the
patrons Of both the former papers. the Proprie-
tors are enabled to present Newspaper hiths
to unsurpassed in this city or State.
IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS. our paper will compare favorsbly in
the best in the entire country; and in sayin
this. we only repeat the expressions Of many
our patrons. who are most capable Of Judging in
uch matters.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
REDUCTION OF RATES

We are gratifed at being able 10 state that
the very large increass in the number Of our
Daily ana Tri Weekly subscribers enables us @
reduce the price Of subscription to these editions
We do 50 the more eheerfaliy becauss the neces-
sitiss of the people. IN the impOverishsd condi-
ton Of our stricken section. requires such con
SESSIONS as can be reasonably made IN their In
terssts. From and after the Let January. there
fore, our
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Will Be
In ADVANCE
DAILY ~ W
TRI-WEERLY --.-,...--...-.-...--..--.-- 90
WEEKLY 90
And for shorter periods at the same rates.
S9- We earnestly appeal to eur friends 20 aid
extending our circulation; aud In thereby IN
easing cur means Of usefulness. A eoEy Of the
per will be sent gratuitously to any one send
ten subscribers to either Of the editions
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-23
Nashville and Chattanooga
r a L L r Q a j .
CHANGE OF TIME.

Tive Daily Trains Leave Nashville
for Washington. New York, ana
ali Points East and south Close
Connections Made Rt Chatfa-
nOOga Morning and Eve
ming for ALI Eastern ana
Southern CtaIes.
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OFFICE or dEkEkAL DUPkAiNfhhbhhf. |
NASHVILLE a. CHATTANOOGA kAELRoAD,
Nashville. Tenn, Jan. Y, 1917
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, IAN. n.
~ 1857, and until further notice, Passenger
trains will run ~ follows:
Leave Nashville for W ashmgtOn, New York,
Atlanta Macon, Montgomery. Augusta, Savan-
nah New Orleans and Mobile ut 500 a. n. and
SOC p NJ, arriving in Chattanooga at 200 A. N.
and 200 P. NJ: both Trains making close con-
nections al Chattanooga with East Tennessee a
Georgia and Western 4 Atlantic Railroad
Trains Returning, leave Ohattanooga at l;4O
A. ". and 740 P. NJ, upon arrival OF H. i. AZ TIA
and w. a. A. Trains, arriving IN Nashville at
$50 A. ~ and 4:30P. n.
Elegant Palace Sleeping Cars on all
Night Passenger Trains.
SHELBYvTLLE aAoCoMMoD ATIoN--LeaFes Shell
byviie SO A. n. and 1850 P. NJ, arriving in
Nashville lll0 a. n. and A30 P. NJ. Leaves
Nashville for Shebyville 500 A. n. and 5.UOP, NJ,
arriving m Shelbyville 900 A. A. and 9O5 P. NJ.
ashVfIle and Northwestern Railroad
PAssEveER TRAM Leaves Nashville 800
p. NJ; arrives at JOhnsonyile 800 P. NJ. Leaves
Iohnaonvile 400 A. NJ arrives at NashVlle
1000 A. N.
W. p INNES. aenl Supt
H. A e. aud N. W. X. Il
j. W. BROWN. acn1 Pass Agent,
innHi-tf
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Splendid Sleeping Cars A
tached 20 all Night Trains.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.

Columbia Accommodation Train
Daily, except Sundays.
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Evidence for the Defense Continued
strong RECRUITING Testimony.