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Death Of Hon. Portus Baxter, Of
Vermont.

The many friends OF Hon. Portus Baxter will
be panied to learn Of his death, which occurred
In this city, Of pneumonia, about o'clock yes.
terday morning.
Mr.. Baxter represented the First Congressional
District OF Vermont in the Thirty-seventh,
Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses, de-
clinins reelection to the FortIeth Congress.
He was spending the winter In Washington,
and was in his usual health until Sunday morn
Ing last, when he was suddenly attacked with
congestive chills, which terminated fatally, as
announced above.
Mr.. Baxter possessed, In an eminent degree,
the faculty of exciting the personal endship of
all with whom he came In contact, and few men
have ever died lamented by a larger circle OF
warm and earnest friends.
During the rebellion he manifested singular
devotion to the care and comfort of the sick and
wounded, and the interests of the soldiers gen.
orally, from his state, among whom he came to
be spoken of as "the soldiers friend"
In politics he was an earnest Republican, and
was one OF the most laborious members of Con
gress during the rebellion, in sustaining all
efforts in defence and support OF the Government.
His funeral will take place from his late tenn
porary residence, corner Of Eighteenth and @
streets, on Sunday next.
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NE VS. FROM EUROPE.
THE ABYssINIAE ARMY.
FENIAN LEGENDARY ATTEMPT
EXCITEMENT IN PORTUGAL.
state Political Conventions.
MATTERS IN THE. SOUTHERN sTATEs
THE MARYLAND sENAToRsHIP.
IN PORTUGAL.
state Political Conventions.
MATTERS IN THE. SOUTHERN STATES.
He MARYLAND sENAToRsHIP.



LONDON, March &.-The present condition Of
ireland aud the question OF Irish reform are to
be considered In the House OF Commons on the
10th instant.
Dispatches from Amnesty Bay say letters from
British captIvcs have been received, dated Mag.
dols, February 20. The prisoners were still con.
fined In the fort Of King Theodorus, at Magdols.
Though in great fear of the vengeance OF the
King, they were stiil well treated, and all alive
and well. The letters gave the important intel.
ligence that King shos, a powerful territory
chief, had LEFT Magdola in great rage against
Theodorus. II was believed he would turn his
arms against the Abyssinian monarch as soon as
the British troops should appear in sight. There
is no knowledge what plan Of action Theodorus
intends to adopt.
The news from Lisbon shows that popular dis
satisfaction has not subsidized.
A dispatch from Lisbon to-day, reports the
efhgy Of the Queen burned last night by an ex-
cited mob.
FLoREScE, March 4-Admiral Fsrragut has
arrived at Spezzia. He received the Italian min.
lister as a visitor on board the Frolic.
ROME, March 4.-Cardinal Antonetti is very
sick.
PARIS, March 1.-The visit OF Prince Napoleon
to Germany has no connection whatever with
political affairs.
LIMERICK, March Am attempt was made, Il
Is alleged by Fenians, last night, to burn large
machine shop, but they were defeated by the
police. The incendiaries make use OF Greek
fire.
LONDON, March 4-Evening. - Consols, o30
% lsj bonds, 1If97lssj Illinois, sslS; Fries, ~
fRAsKYoRT, March t-Bonds closed strong at
75,4675N.
LIVERPOOL, March I-Eyening. Cotton closed
excited and Irregular. Uplands, on the spot, 9ts6
eA, to arrive, oIs6s>Si Orleans, Q l-s@lod. Sales
5000 bales. Provisions and breadstuffs un
nhanred
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THE CAPITOL YESTERDAY.

With the full expectation that the articles Of
impeachment which the House has adopted
would be presented In the Senate yesterday, q
large crowd was in attendance, filling every
part OF the galleries and making 1t, for some
time, very difhcult to move through the corri-
doris. Curiosity was on the Qui rire, and anxious
crowds awaited inside, and many restless people
struggled from the outside TO get in in order to
witness these novel proceedings. There was
only sccrtain space that could be hllcdi so, as
matter of course, many were the disappoint-
ments.
Some time before the House of Representatives,
led by the officers Of that body and accompanied
by the managers, made their appearance on the
floor of the Senate Chamber, a communication
was received from the Chief Justice, which was
accepted and ordered TO be printed. It will be
found in another column.
When II was noised abroad on the outside and
In the galleries that such q document was before
the Senate II created quite a sensation, and men
began to inquire: WHAT'S its purport, and where
fore Is II senti Its contents were not immedi-
ately known though enough very soon leaked
out to give a tolerable inkling Of Its purport
Very soon discussion arose on 1t, and one party
called II n squelcher on impeachment-a bomb
shell-sn utter extinguisher Of all the proceed
ings on the part of the Senate up to this time.
Others asserted that the Chief Justice had
nothing TO do with II at this juncture, and that
the Senate were not called upon to pay any more
respect or attention to his communication than
1t would devote to the consideration Of a commu-
nieation from any private individual. 1t was
said that II the Chief Justice desired to correct
'any errors in the forms Of procedure he should
have communicated privately with Senators, or
with the Judiciary Committee. Nevertheless,
the Senate did recognize it-did order 1t to be
printed, and will, doubtless, spread 1t upon the
Journal Of that body. Whether this paper from
Judge Chase partakes OF an Official character oil
not, 1t Is nevertheless, in the present condition
of affairs, bound to create considerable discus
sion.
AT a few minutes past O'Clock the House o
Representatives, with the managers, came In
and the Speaker was conducted to a seat besid,
the President of the Senate.
Previous to leaving their own hall the Hous,
had gone into the Committee OF the Whole on
the state Of the Union.
The Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate preceded
the members OF the House, and, on their enter
ing the Chamber, announced their presence ant
the purpose for which they came. The managers
walked together in a body, led by Mr.. Bingham
chairman, and took the position within the ba
Of the Senate Immediately In front OF the Presi
dents desk. Mr.. Stevens walked alone, an
looked pale and haggard, as usual.
The articles were read by Mr.. Bingham in hi
usual clear and distinct voice, and all the mana
gers kept on their feet during the reading, excep
Mr.. Stevens, who was, after a few moments
obliged TO sit.
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Paliticnl AnaIrs In Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OHIo, March I-The convention
permanently organized by electing Gov. John O.
Lee president Nominations! Judge OF supreme
Court, VIM. White, Secretary OF State, Isaac r.
Sherwood; Board OF Public Works, Jos. Moorei
School Commissioner, Capt. J. A. Norris Clerk
OF Supreme Court, Rodney Foss. Delegates for
the State at large TO the National Convention
were appointed. A series OF resolutions were
adopted including the following;
Resolved, That with U. s. Grant as our candi-
date for the Presidency and Ben Wade for Vice
President, with the history Of the last seven
TO o. the Ssr and and
Rssoired, That the chief oS.truetion TO the paci.
" SHsn St &c sf
ton OF civil government In the febcllious states
under the authority Of national lesislation by
yiving Of the hopes OF q restoration to power Of
Its great allI-thc Democratic party.
acoa we sna
recent exercise OF their high constitutional pre-
negatives BY the impeachment Of Annrew John
Believing II TO be the constitutional function OF
the Senate, sitting as court OF justice, to finally
determine every question Of law and fact arising
ali parties pe &c and is%,ssidins submis.
sion to its judgment in the case.
Rcioired, That the Republican party pledges
itself to q faithful payment OF the public debt.
According to the laws under which the $40
bonds were issued, the said bonds should be paid
in the currency Of the country, which may be =
legal tender, when the Government shall be dis
posed to redeem such bonds.
Resoiued, That we heartily approve Congress In
arresting contraction, and believe that the Issue
OF currency should be Commensurate with the
Industrial and commercial interests of the
country,
Rtsolped, That duty and sound policy require
that all property should bear Its equal share OF
public burdens, and that this principle ought to
be applied to United States bonds to be hereafter
issued, by making them liable, BY express pro-
vision, to the law OF taxation.
The evening session OF the convention elected
a delegation, consisting Of two persons from
each Congressional district, to the national con.
vention, and an electoral ticket, to be voted for
at the President election,
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PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

OPTICS CHIEF CoNNIssART OF So RsIsrBScR,)
DErAEThEsE o. WAsaIsaIos,
,h Sealed proposals; n dspc,ts Will V tsgsiyedst
3; s. A, Baltimore, Nd, on THURSDAY, March
u. 1868. at u m. for All shs nm,
required AZ Fort MeHenry, Nd for six months from
April 1865 Or such less time the .sary Den.
eral OF Subsistence may direct The Beef to be do.
yeIed there on The order Of the acting C9mmlsssry o.
quality in equal proportions Of fore and hind quarters
lnecks, shanks and kidney tAllow TO be excluded.
fourth yertebrai Joint. and The breast trimmed down
The shanks of quarters 70 be cut from three 10
four Inches above the knee Joint and OF
Joint,
Bidders are requested 10 DO present 10 respond to
their bids and be prepared to Give bonds for The full
hlment Of their contract
pIOp9sil. NUT snd9Tsed "PropO..ls for Fresh
serves The right to reject any bids Tor good eanne re-
heretofore.
BY command Of Bvt Maj. Gen, W ~ Enory.
mfot - q"BELL, Chieft. 8.
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BOARD FOR THE Ex.

- ANIMATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ADJ
MISSION INTO THB NAVY AS ASSISTANT SUR
At the Naval Asylum, PhiladelphiA, for the eIsmna
ton OF candidates for admission into the Medical
Gentlemen desiroas Of Appearing before the Board
must make application to the Honorable Secretary OF
the Navy, or TO the undersigned, stating residence
place and date Of birth. Applications to DO accom-
panied by respectable testimonials OF moral
Candidates must not be less than wenty .ono nor
more than twenty six years Of age
NoeIpense IL allowed by the Dover nment TO eandi-
dates attending the sessions OF the Board, as sue
cessiul exampation 10 legal prerequisite for Ap
polntInent In the Navy.
The many vacancies existing In the Medical Corps
Insure Immediate appointments to successful cznd
dates. r. j. 'HORWITZ Chief an Bnrea
Bureau OF Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department
FEE fe26-WGstmD
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The White House.

Matters around the White House yesterday
were unusually quiet, but few persons calling
upon the President. Adjutant General Thomas
and Hon J. S. Black were among those who
called, the latter gentleman remaining some time
with the Executive. Several Representatives
also visited the Mansion, but none others OF i'm.
portance. The news Of the communication of
Chief Justice Chase to the Senate WAS received
with considerable satisfaction by the President,
some OF his friends remarking that Justice
would eventually preyailm
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THE Cincinnati Inquirer, (Democratic,) which
has been consistently adverse to the National
Democratic Convention being held In New York,
now admits that "is q city which can better ac-
people who may congresate there, than any
other In the country. II 10 also the strongest
Democratic city in the United States, and 10 in
important to secure. 1t IL also true that New
York city and State have never had q national
convention OF any party within their borders"
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The War Department

The War Department was unusually dull yes
terday, and Secretary Stanton, in view Of the
Incidence prevailing, INDUCED In walk out
side OF the building during the afternoon. He
visited his own mansion on X street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth, and returned to the
Department after an absence Of two hours. Ad
Jutant General Thomas was at the Department
in the morning, visiting his own room, and
leaving after procuring his private papers.
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We are authorized TO announce that the ladies
OF the Executive Mansion, Mrs. Patterson and
Mrs. Stoyer, will be home on Monday evenings.
The evening has been HSed in lieu OF the after
noon receptions, as they were last season.
SPEAKER CoLyAx's weekly receptions Will
continue till the last Friday In March.
The receptions Of the Speakers mother and
sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, for ladies, and
gentlemen accompanying them, will be every
Wednesday afternoon, from to p. m. Resi-
dence, 7 Lafayette Square, systematically
street
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REoEPTIoN.-Mrs. and Miss Matthews gave
their usual Wednesday afternoon reception yes
terdhy at the residence, west Lafayette Square
The ladies afably received their numerous
friends and alarge social gathering thronged the
mansion during the afternoon. Among those
present we noticed Mrs Noah NJ. SwayRe, Mrs
Representative Farnsworth, Mrs. George W.
Beardslee, Mrs. Marcus p. Norton, OF Troy, n.
Y, Mrs. Helen NJ. Ingalls,. Mrs. Kilbourne, Mira.
Charles IL. Bliss, and many other ladies OF dis
tinction. The reception was most delightful
one, the fine, moderate weather contributing in
great degree to the pleasure experienced by the
ladies OF the mansion and their distinguished
visitors.
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In this city, the Sd Instant In the 18th year Of her
ssss, Miss CAsAsDRA LuvIosE CANNON. Of Alexan.
Friends ofhe family are invited 10 attend the funeral
from The house Of Mrs, A. BanEs, No. S7 D street,
near Ninth, At 10 30 CLOCK, this (Thursday) morninr
9th instant. Burial In Alexandria.
OF The tth instant. ati O'Clock. "a m. ,JoHx TRADER
The friends Of the family arc requested to attend his
funeral from his late rcsidence, S Twelfth street, be-
tween NJ and N, on Thursday at 3 p. m.
In Washington. DC, March O. 1865, JAMES CowAs,
infant son Of James r. and Julia M. Hunter,
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ATLANTA, GA, March 4.-The convention to-
day resolved to adjourn on the 18th inst.
Fifteen thousand dollars were disbursed to the
members this evening-making 10000 In all dis
tributed to the convention so far.
The report of the educational committee was
debated, pending which the convention ad-
iourned
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The impeachment Question In Rich.
mOnd,

RICHMOND, March 4.-Resoiutions approving
impeachment were adopted-55 to 50.
The majority report on suffrage was taken up
after the other two had been defeated. The nrst
clause, giving votes to all males twenty-one
wears of age, and requiring one years. residence
In the State and six months in the county to
vote, was adopted.
A caucus Of the Republicans will be held to-
night to consider acknowledgements.
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RALEIGH, March 4.-The convention last night
adopted the relief ordinance Its leading features
allow debtors to pay one tenth annually on their
debts, To-day the committee on privileges and
elections reported in favor Of ousting Mr.. Will
liams, of Sampson, and giving his seat to a Mr..
Hall The article on the constitution, reported
by the Finance Committee, was considered and
passed to Its second reading.
Among other provisions II requires the Gen
eral Assembly to provide for the prompt and
regular payment OF the public debit creates a
perspective sinking fund, and takes the power
from the Assembly to contract any new debt un-
til the bonds Of the State are at par, unless the
same bill creating the debt shall Ievy a special
tax to pay the interest.
The consideration of an additional section
prohibiting the contraction OF any new debt, ex-
cept bya direct vote OF the people, was post.
pOned for want Of time
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New YonK, March i.SCotton active at full
ss s s Pas 9 kIss ~ i ;sss sSs
Sss p',S ,n 1904 as,.
yellow fi,at@l.as. Dat. quiet and Arm, say
cents bid g cent. asked: Rye quiet and steady
cents ier crude, and asNSac cent. for reaned a.
B1Lrinonr, March 1.-The market for -four
tedsy Of so6 Dbl: How"rd d' street sstTs AZ III
200 bbls. choice do. at eli 81 x; and 100 bills me.
wS SHr s asots s Su Il. s.sas e 100 n' for
Grdtn.-wheat,-2oo bushels white, and s,t7s
bushels sfS M.sess guilt md Ss,
800 Sashs. DO. Al saSs; 90 Sa:Sel. good Mary!
bushel, yellow. The market was slightly arme er
today. Sales; white-l, 500 bushels at ELL, ioc
Yeio@HsoS "a a. ME aao ,i a siis; io s Il
Via; 600 at Siis; 200 Western mixed At u II, and
1000 do, uptown delivery, at t.l2; $50 damaged
oatI-Receipts, 1900 bushels. Market quiet
but steady Sales: $50 bushels at so cents; 500 a,
Rw.-Reeeipts 200 bushels. The market 4,
more active, and prices arm. Sales, 100 bushels
Hsi1t: 100 at M, and 60 at sis7i ,, -, &c.,
Bulk Shoulders we quote at YoNGii cents; Do
clear rib Sides at 1aL ccntsj and rib Sides al
~ cents. Bacon we quote as follows, viz
Shoulders at IN cents, rib Sides at 1tl% cents
clear rib do. at ltk@l5 cents, and Hams At 1902
cents. Lard 10 lcN cents, and Mess Pork t2S Y
Dbl.
Sugdrs--The demand continues brisk and tn,
market firm. We note sales to-day of 40 hhds
new crop Porto Rico at l3Gl4lT cents. We quot,
again as follows, viz: at i0fa cents for fair Il
good refining l2lfGl3l1 cents for grocery grade
Of Cuba; l3Sl+lS cents for fair to choice Porte
Ricoj and l&]s9lbk cents for Demarara vacuum
pan.
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TIE following resolution was adopted BY the

THE I0II0WinR resolutIOn WAS adopted by the
North Carolina Republican State convention:
Rs,oiued. That the continued and persistent
Efforts now being made upon the part Of the So
place the stigma and ban Of social ostracism
upon thousands OF patriotic Southern white
men. who have the manliness and courage to
stand firmly by the Republican party, Is Justly
as narrow, reckless, and vindictiye, and
well calculated to excite the contempt Of every
honorable man.
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New ORLEANS, MarohI-To-day was generally
observed as holiday. The hremen's parade
was magnificent turn out. No evening papers
were published, and the convention was not in
session.
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The Educational Question in south
Carolina.

CHARLESTON, March IAN ordinance was pre-
scented appropriating the citadel, formerly the
State Military Academy, for college, grammar,
and primary schools. A section making educa-
tion compulsory was passed. After an animated
debate, it was agreed that failure to pay one
dollar poll tax should not deprive OF the right Of
suffrage.
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ASSAPoLIs, ND, March 4,-The Legislature
balloted four times for-Senator to-day. The last
ballot stood-Earle, 27i Thomas, rs, and the rest
scattering,
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PROPOSALS FOR FORAGE,

is sss:s$.s II ss;s:.
ssssst s Ky 4 Ssss
Gs;ss s sssaI:a !SSS$ T. SAEs,r
FwS hundred i ;ssSs:sS ehHs ID
Esrs kii,. J. '' acting Assistant auar''rn.'''r
"a 49, b. s. SAEEs7
H r. a'"''<cd to the undersigned at Fort Shaw.
Il sss Is fSSs
IT.; y' is rsIss is, saA r. &: Ss
Rf$ XII the whit.
cssd Prepssss for Fort Shaw and Por Eiiis being
Viii Ii.e state VIVA. slss per su.A.l they
grain At some point n The dailan Valley. near
I !. %Ess twenty ar. thousand
= i;H?ssSs s ss's fs sa i ct Ss s
bidders b subject to the usual conditions resu
ssf' ssi aT: :'R'i5.R Reeve. commanding
Ms CONSTABLE,
eas.a ohlsta. II bistriss q Montana.
RHss rdbES aBRSos ORD
by order Of Major General Dyer Chief Of 0rdnsnos
ss:' AIRss 81 ;s
Rogue Arsenal Louisiana to commence on MONDAY,
the I'D OF March. 1865. at l0a, m:
ls3 sets Wheels, Axles, he. Of artillery osr>
% Travelling Forgos aud Battery Wagons
4A Gunnersr HAyersnoks.
d9s Gapners' pouehesI 10 Vent Covers.
"S s sa". sHS Shell aa SS from
- tons tabouD old Cast Iron scrap.
IS Sling Cart, IL iron.6 wood
Mountain HoYitIer Pack Sadalss,
10, $40 Csrbine Cartridge Boxes, (SkArp'k)
S,tln Pistol Cartridge Pouches,
Ia s5t etSeabb ards.
'27S Waist Belts and Plates
sos Cavalry Saddles Asa Curb Bridlss
S@2 Saddle Blankets 9Sf pa rs SaddI Ia Daa.
I,2n Surcinglesi le Artill6ry Saddles
5D Horse CqllSrsi 81 pairs Hames.
l,St Traces lead and wheel.
l9 prlyera' Whips,
4,sS Horse Brushes 3, l03 Nose Baxs
80 pounds unrenned Nitre,
Steam Engine, ~ horse power
steam Engine. 8 horse Powef
soap Machines; ballet Machine.
Powder Press NIL Saws, upright
Iron Hand Plshe portable FoIEes.
Together Win miscellaneous lots Of blocks, FAlls
Anss, Ghsigs, Jack. Trryerse Wheels Roilsrs Hand
TsTIsi Cash. in United State. r,s.sprE SSRSS,s..
Major OF Ordinance, u. 9. Army,
mhS-et Chief Of Ordinance, Pifth Nil. Dis.
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MARRIED,

Hon. JoHS CESSNA has been unanimously
chosen delegate to the Chicago convention from
the Bedford district, Pa.
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The Olathe tKansas) Mirror dominates Grant
and Co3fax, and the Lawrence (Kansas) Republi-
can says: "0rant and Colfax is the Republican
out herc,u
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BALTIMORE, March 4-The meeting at Front
Street Theatre tonight, to sustain the President
was Immense. Mayor Banks presided, assisted
by over one hundred vice presidents. The meet.
Ing was addressed by Gov. Swami, Hon, NJ. O.
Kerr, Hon. James Brooks, John $. dolliday, Of
XIV. and Othera
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

wAsHIsGToS, February "a, 1903
On the petition OF JONI BRowS, New York,N.Y.,
praying for the extension Of patent granted to him
the 10Th day Of May 1854, for an mproyeme In Hot
Water Apparatus for seven years from the expiration
May, 1855;
Patent 0faco on MONDAY, the 18th day Of May next,
at Il o'clock, and all persons notified to appear
and show cause II any they have why said petition
ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to file In
writing at least ttoeny days before the day Of hear
ing all testimony hled by either party, to be used At
eQrdancc with the rules Of the office, which will be fur
uished on application,
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as tcsti.
Monty must be ed in the oee tioenty days before the
after filing the testimony.
Ordered also, that this notice be published In the
g., and in the Times, New York, N. Y, once week
for three successive weeks the Of said
A, M STOUT,
fe8-Th1 Acting Comm missioner Of Patents
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DIED.

On Tuesday March 3, by ths Rey. George 9. Marx.
ton to Miss LArRAV. Far, of Washington.