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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15
From 4. T.. Maynard.

lCLLAuOhA, Gu. An, icOc.
Ed. JouRSAL . IL any OF your read.Ts
uLirct 10 ms commun cations they do not
have 60 read them over more than "onct" or
~tuict," unless they see the point. ] ie,l
asStIrrd that nv personal frientis, Especially
those wlo may not have received comiauni-
cations direct, " i'll fvl interested to know of
NV continued improvement IN iealth, FIR
which blessing humbly hope feel deyouIly
thankful 10 that b ing who watches over his
p, ople in all places alike. None but ecu
firrucd victims of asthma can ever KNOT the
suffering ! endured the last four wihtcrs ia
your pleasant section of country. aud NEST
earnestly hope none may kaow by unhappy
experience II is gond and sufficient reason
for emigrating. I expect to organize my
family here, go forth" deal in Corn Bacon
Groceries, Brooms, dc.
here ia the South has been held in large tracts
Nv slaveholding parties, with the top idea"
that if a man owned the land he could own
the "labor." that Is 1.-THE niger" The more
land. the more credit The more credit, the
more Riggcrs the more 'niggers. the more
cotton: lsed cotton was Kng) the more
cotton. the more money the more money, the
more land. Aud so they swung around on
that "circle, " like the mighty Andy, who has
been. and is sill. swinging around on other
circbs, Andy's wrath about making treason
odious turned a good deal like the old Dutch
man chasing Shon all around the yard, try
ing to catch aud wsllop him. till he gels all
o"t Of breath. he calls, Shon, very mildly and
coHciliatory. "Sthop, Shon, sihop, | Re not
50 mad ash wash"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15

manners aud idioms of the people are good
deal mixed hear expressions, from both the
refined aud vulgar. that often cause weak.
ness around the corners of the mouth. AS
general thing, they seem POSSESSED of rea-
sonable hospitality, and have formed many
pleasant acquaintenaasces.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15

81 a few rnere copies ol the Secret SCI
ice on hand. Apply oC. II. F'cLLERros
Z .canvassii,s Agent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15
J. R. LYFORD
Improved Patent Foot stove.

Prescott, January y. 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15
CAUCUS.

Prcscoii. Ja',. 80. 1853.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15
Probate Notice,

rietce esrrtv court. ~ Pru''sls. ~ ia
matter OF the estate o. Perry Watts. ae-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-15

Prescott, Feb. IA. 1868.
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07
me lT'ai Buren, Press, :
VAN BUREN,. ARKANSAS.
F|s

"a Capt. p My and Jao. Seale, ,eih c. G.
s,oh & CO. dre'or AGENTS a, little Roek'
yl,y ,eiY rseeirs Subscriptions for ns Press.
"a S. NJ Pettiagill & Co., in Nen York and
Bo,ios are authorized to reeeirs advertising for
d, P,s.a IN those cities. lt .'..U.l ts.t.
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u Zachary, 800 % 80 % 81
In consideration. however, OF the continued
embarrassed condition Of niaiiy OF the stock-
h0lders, certificates of stock viii be issued for
an amount equal 10 the next less half share
than the amount paid. One share being s25
all who haze paid sl2.50, or over, will receive
certificates accordingly but all fractions of
half shares will femsin forfeited a. declared.
The payments VI two or more stockholders
may be consolidated by the usual method Of
transfer of stock, and fractions ofhalf shares
that would otherwise be lost can thus be saw
Cd, but all transfers for this purpose must be
made upon the books ofthe company on or. be-
fore the 3lst day of August, 1868, after which
all such fractions Of hafshares, that may then
be unadjusted. will be irredeeInably forfeited.
All transfers, TO receive attention. must I've
made In writing anu transmitted TO the Sec
retary of the company at Little Rock.
ANY delinquent stakeholder can redeem his
forfeited stock by making payment of the
amount due on or before the 3lst of August
next Remittances for that purpose may be
made direct to the undersigned at Little Rock.
in money. or in drafts payable 10 his order. or
IN the acceptances OF any of the directors of
the company, or Of any known responsible
person along the line ofthe road.
All stockholders who have paid up the
VI tdlio anu all VINO, on the Jlst
of August next, shall have paid the amount
due, will receive certificates for the entire
amount of their subscription. Applications
for certificates of stock must be addressed to
the secretary of the company.
Every possible means having been employ
ed by the board of directors to bring to the at
tention of the stockholders the unsettled state
of their accounts. and every possible facility
having been afforded them 10 enable them to
save their stock notice Is given that no fur
ther indulgence can be granted. as the COM
pany is now compelled to determine the pre-
else status of every subscriber to its capital
stock. and no payments on account of stock
can. therefore. be received after the 3lst ofAu-
gust next, upon which day the account of
every delinquent will bc regularly balanced
and closed, subject only to such action as the
board OF directors may, at any time hereafter,
take in reference thereto.
BY order OF the Board of Directors.
J. ii. HANEY. Sec'y-
and Treasurer pro. TEN.
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07
II The following order was issued July
HEADQUARTERS OF InE ARMY, }
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
WAsHINGruN, july %, lS6S,

tnersl Orders No. 10. .......
The following order from the War Depart.
ent which has been approved by the Presi.
int, is published for the information of the
my and Ill concerned
The Commanding Generals of the End. Sd
ID 4th Military Districts, having officially
I ported that the States of Arkansas, NORTH
Brolna. South Carolina. Louisiana, Georgia
lDrida and Alabama have fully complied
VII the acts Of Congress, known as the Re-
obstruction acts. passed February 22nd, 1858
Utitled" An act to admit the State of Arkan-
o to representation in Congress" and the
~ passed June. 1868, entitled" An act to ad-
" the States of North Carolina, South Caro-
pa Louisiana. Georgia. Alabama and Flori-
= TO representation in Congress and conse-
Leitly 50 much OF the act OF March 2ndlS67
Qd the acts supplementary thereto, as pro
Mdes for the organization of the military au-
1orHv Of the United STATES, as herein provid-
has become imperative in said States. and
at the commanders have ceased to exercise
SAID States the military powers conferred
sald acts OF Congress. Therefore, the fol-
wing changes will be made In the organiza-
pm and command of the Military Districts
ID geographical Departments
I'll. The Ind and Sd Military Districts hereto
re composed ofthe States ofNorth Carolina,
Duth Carolin;i, Georgia, Alabama and Flori-
viii constitute the department Of the
Duth. Maj. Gen. Meade to command, head
arters at Atlanta, Georgia.
I'll. The 4th Military District will now con-
- only of the State of Mississippi, and will
9ntinue TO be commanded by Breyet Major
Gfneral Gilem.
I'LL. The 9TH Military District will now con-
N of Texas, and will be commanded by Bre-
4t Maj Gen. Reynolds-headquarters at
Anstn, Texas.
3lN. The States of Louisiana and Arkansas
Yil constitute the department of Louisiana,
od Brevet Maj. Gen. Lowell H. Rousseau is
Signed to command, with headquarters at
Few Orleans, La. Until the arrival of Gen
4pusseau Brevet Maj. Gen. Buchanan will
pmmand the department.
". Brevet Mai. Gen. Crook is assigned, ac-
4rding to his brevet as major general, to the
2mmand of the Department of Columbia, in
1ace of Gen. Rousseau. relieved.
9VL Brevet Maj. Gen. +. K, 5. Candy Is re-
0kigned to the command of the Department
4 Washington.
wi Brevet Maj. Gen. Edward Hatch Colo
el Of the 9th Colored Cavalry. will relieve
en. Buchanan as Assistant Commissioner of
pe Burean Of refugees, freedmen and aban-
Dned lands in Louisiana.
NBy command of Gen Grant: '"
81 Z. d. TOWNSEND, A. A. A.G.
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A BRUTAL MURDER.-On or about the 20th
( July last, John Collins, arranged with J. w +.

A BRUTAL MURDER.-On or about the 2Oth
efJuly last John Collins, arranged with J. w q.
kimmons, who was living on what Is called
BE COtrell place, two or three miles from
Nan Buren,, to take him collins and his wife
ond three children TO Missouri. While on
be way and passing through Madison'county.
luring the night, Collins brutally murdered
kimmons, at their camp and the next morn
BIZ drove on leaving the lif.less body of X
b the mercy ofbirds and beasts. For company
en his way back from the trip Kimmons had
kken his daughter with him, some ten or
Twelve years old. Missing her father on the
6orning after the murder, Collins represent.
y to her, that he lher father had gone on and
hey wonld not oyertake him for two DAYS
bon after Collins and his family had gone on
party of travellers came up on the camp and
iscoyered the body of the murdered man and
4 once commenced tracking the wagon aud
bllowed it over into Marion county, where
bev arrested Collins. Both of these parties
te but recent citizens Of this place. Collins
as up to the time he left employed in the
parket of Mr.. Williams in this city. The
nurdcr was undoubtedly committed to get
6ssession ofthe wagon and team of Klmmons
thd was probably premeditated, before max
bg arrangements for the trip. We have not
zen able TO get full particulars of the act, or
uhcthcr Collins wife was implicated or not
hi the main facts We are assured are correct.
Collins is confined in Madison county await
Ing trial
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07

Law of Humanity, in relation to social
evils. An Essay for Young Men, on Physiol-
ogical Errors and Abuses, incident to Youth
and Early Manhood, with the humane view OF
Treatment and cnre Sent in sealed letter en-
sclopes free of charge. Address Dr.J Skill
LIN HOUaHrON, Howard Association
thiladelphia Pa aug. 81,
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07
WANTED-AGENTS.

l5a Osv Vrxrurn AM SEvENTY-FIvE DOLLARS
per month to sell the National Family Sewing
Machine. This Machine Is equal to the stand
ard machines In every respect and Is sold at
DC low price ot $50. Address National sew
Ing Machine Co, Pittsburgh, Pa ....g
iuN3 ~ INhtAr th,' 3m.
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07

----"'Out Of darkness comcth light,
: the printers devil said when he looked
DO the ink keg. .r. III ltataI. m -.
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Manhood: How Lost, How Restored.

just published, anew edition Of DR.. Culcer-
0slrs Celebrated Essay on the radical cure
Without medlcine) Of SphermatorrhTa, or Semi
~ Weakness Involuntary Seminal Losses, I'm.
Skbcy, Mental and Physical lichphcity, Imped.
hents To- Marriage etc; also, Consumption,
epilepsy. and Fits, induced by self-indulgence or
y uaI eAIasaganoe. a. sl-.-y$ nswn" z"
u PritA, in q sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable essay,
early DEMONSTRATES from a thirty years success
practise, that the alarming consequences of
~ abuse may be radically cured without the
0ngerous use of internal medicine or the nppli-
sotion Of fthskhife pointing out amode ofcure at
&C simple. certain, and effectua, by means Of
Nhiahsyery sufferer ,ne matter what his con dition
My BE .hay surs himself cheaply, privately, and
sedGattv. " ~. sl,u rEs,-ss4 zaa- w. A''a. Tff
tE" This Lecture should be in the hands Of
Very youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal id plain envelope, to any ad-
ePess, postpaid, on receipt of six cents. or two
lpst stamps Also, DR.. -Oulverwcl's Marriage
hide" price 25 cents. Address the Publishers,
@As. J. C.KEINE e CO., l27 Bowery, New
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little Rock and Fort Smith Rail-
road Company. ..a .
.4WH lDsseRrv,RY's Orrrcr.

E''s'V I'VVN' -KIAvFsIs, VHIy ., IobS, 7
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That the
stock Of the following delinquent subscribers
to the capital stock OF the Little Rock and.
Fort smith Railroad Company Is declared for,
feitcd by said Company - wv
The Van Buren press., 1868-08-07

tB- The steamer Fort Smith, Capt JIM
|pwLrN, arrived at our landing Wednesday
tet,oon She reports feet on the bars to
title Rock. .l-. ..r...f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

pres;d;no er.-Rappahannock, L. d..
Graybill, J. T. Poulton SUPPLEMENTARY
Culpeper, E. n. Pritchett, W. Z. k0oins
snnernumerary: Spotsylvania, ). ". +.
Jones, J.F. Brannon supernumerary
Caroline, J. G. Rowe; King George. T.
Bavton Weetmorlaud, J. Fl. Davis !;
Northumberland, to be supplied Lancas-
ter. W. F. Balm; Middlesex. R. B. Beadles ;
King and Queen. T. NJ. Beckham King
william, J. T. Taylor; Hanover, j. H.
Warconer. ~
Petersburg District-E. P. Wilson, Pre-
siding Elder.-Petersburg washington
street, c. H. Hall, 7. 8. Campbell super
numerarv Mark et- street and Wesley cha
pel. W. f. Judkins: High-street, ). II.
Crown: Ettrick's, to be supplied; Chester
field. P. W. Archer; Coalfeld and clover
Hill TO be supplied West Dinwiddle, u.
N. CIV. J. n. Proctor snpernuHerary ;
Dinwiddie, C. E. HOLIDAY, N. Thomas SUI
nernumerary Dinwiddie Courthouse 4
Dicps Sussex, J. Fl. Am1ss, y. a.
Riddick supernumerarv; GreensVlile' y.
F. Watts. J. II. Riddick supernumerary7
Prince George Mission, ]. 2. WOODWARD
surry. wv. White, A. W. Holt; Smlthhelo'
H. P. Mitchell.
R. 0. Burton. sunerintendent religious
instruction of colored people; W. b. Row
zie, agent Randolph Macon College; ~
Head. T. B. Sargent Central church,, j.
L. Shirley, and J. F. Finnel. transferred
to Baltimore Conference; j. Fl. Jefferson,
transferred to Holster Conference ". e.
Walden, transferred to St. Louis Confer
ence John Bailey, in England.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

We have regarded the Boston Daily
advertiser with considerable degree of
respect. 1t has generally appeared to be
calmer and more reasonable than most of
its Radical contemporaries, while its ability
placed it ahead Of nearly all of them. We
therefore confess our amazement at finding
in its editorial columns the following pas
sage in a notice of Mr.. E. A. PoLLARD's
proposed book on the secret history of the
Confederate Government:
Even the mystery of the relations be-
tween Booth and his southern prompters
and abettors might be unravelled for
nobody else will ever suffer for share in
the assassination plot while John Surratt
enjoys his liberty"
But the Boston editor proceeds to express
his hopelessness of such revelation,
remarking that the men who controlled the
fortunes Of the Confederacy "were gene
"rally Of class who die with their secrets
untold"
Insinuations such as this can never be
dignifed by argument. They can receive
but one kind Of answer. We feel that we
may say with entire truth and propriety
mat the man who at this day would under
take 10 implicate the southern people in the
ASSASSINATION Of LINCOLN has the heart Of
81 asSassin and the malignity of a tiend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

existence was sold "on time" The stock
was never delivered and never expected TO
be. At the expiration of the time the par
ties settled by the then prevailing prices
If they were higher than those agreed
upon, the purchaser gave the seller the diff
ference, and uice versd. Thus values of
securities, not being based on the only true
test of demand and supply, were impro-
perly affected, to the injury Of the commu-
nifty. Disturbance of legitimate trade is
bad enough, but when it is thus occasioned
by pack of unscrupulous and unprinci-
pied stock gamblers, it is enough to excite
the rage of all good people. Is there not
some remedy for this state of things? Can
law reach these injurious and rascally
transactions9 The stock boards which
have their own laws might put them down
by requiring in all cases of sales of stock
or gold that the thing sold should be deli
vered and paid for when sold. That would
wind up the rogues, and give to the money
market stability it has not known for
very many years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27
Hurnicutt's Second Point.

The Rev. Mr.. HUNNICTTT, in his Ne1o Ma
ton of yesterday, heaps ridicule upon the
carpet-baggers most justly and severely
for claiming that they fought to free the
negroes, and are therefore entitled to their
votes. He denies that the war was made
to set the negro free, and then denies that
the intriguing adventures fought at all !!
He sets them down Us mere camp-followers
and birds of passage. In q scathing man
ner he exposes their low acts in playing
upon the credulity of the negro, caring
nothing for him, and only seeking his uote.
The reverend gentleman asserts truly that
setting the negro free was "result," not
the design, of the war. In his article ap-
pears the following truthful paragraph:
"Ask General Grant if he fought to free
the negroes. Such question would be re-
garded an insult to his patriotism, intelli-
gence, and dignity. Did President Lincoln,
in April, 1861, call for Is, 600 men to fight to
free the slaves of the South No, he did not a.;
and every intelligent man in the country
knows he did not. When he issued the call for
$4,000 men, if he had stated in that call
that his purpose was to free any or all the
negroes of the South, We do not suppose
that he could have raised single regiment
in the United States"
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roughly national course in his administra-
ton. This all parties have right to be-
lieve, and there is not the slightest pre-
sumption in saying that the chances of dis
appointment are not yet within the range
Of discovery.
The United States steamer Franklin, the
flagship upon which Admiral Farragut re- re-,
turned to this country from Europe, is still
at the New York hayward and although
the officers who were with her under far-
ragut are being detached for duty at other
posts, the Department is busily engaged IN
ASSIGNING others to that vessel for her
speedy return to Europe. She will prooa-.
bly leave this country in the latter part OF
January.
The "Alabama claims - question is be-
coming very prolific source OF specu'a-
ton. Two-thirds of the paragraphs Wnlch
have been published on the subJec. are
without proper foundation. 1t Is certain
that Mr.. Seward is satisfied with Minister
Johnson's conduct in the matter, Wniie II
appears that Mr.. johnson (the PresIdent)
differs somewhat from the Secretary OF State
in this satisfaction.
The prospective presence Of Thurlow
Weed, the "veteran manager" of politics
and politicians, in Washington this winter
tingles the life-blood of the protess'ono:1
aq;tators and lobbyists, who delight in this
as their home during the gay times from
the beginning of DEFENDERS SHOWS until
the summer roses come, unless Congress
sooner adiourns. Some people think that 1t
Weed will manage Grant. Well, we shall
see.
The neighborhood of General Grants pre-
sent residence, on I street near New Jersey
avenue,-always delightful-is becoming
filled up with dignitaries. Washburne has
located himself on the block below, ana
Senator Cole, of California, has rented a
furnished house Immediately opposite to
that of the President elect. &C Life in wash
ington" will be depicted in that locality
with all its splendor after New Years day
TIMoN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

THE ERIE SwrNDLE AND MUDDLE.-No
less than FIVE suits have grown out of the
Erie swindle. They involve several mil
lionaires, including AUG. BELMONT, RICH
ARD ScHELL, DREW, WORTH, and others.
Vanderbilt is behind the scenes, but ID
working through others. Damages are
claimed by the million. The swindlers are
endeavoring to escape by cunning and ras-
cality, and they are in and out of the
courts in game of "hide and seek in
which the judges are knocked about in a
rare style. The public is congratulating
itself upon the realization of the adage
that when "rogues fall out honest men get
their rights" 1t will be disappointed.
These are no common rogues. They will
make peace and divide profits, and honest
men will be none the better off.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27
New Books.

We are indebted to Messrs. A. II. CHRIS
TIAN & Co. for the following late publica-
TONS
Physiology and Hygiene. BY J. c. DALTON,
NJ. D. New York HARPER & Brothers.
A single volume, illustrated, in which the
subjects considered are so treated as to be
adapted to schools and families. Questions
are given for each chapter. The object is
to make physiology and health species Of
popular learning which, if properly car
ried out, will be of great service to society.
The Qordian Knot. 4 Story. BY SHIRLEY
Brooks. New York : HARPER & BROTHERS.
The RightfM Heir. A Drama in Five
Acts. By the Author of 1" Richelieu,"
&c. New York HARPER & BROTHERS.
A play by BULwER will, Of course, be
generally read. This reprint has dedi-
cation "to all friends and kinsfolk in the
American Commonwealth" Quite loving
and from Lord, too!
School Lyrics. A Collection of Sacred
Hymns for Devotional Exercises in
Schools. New York: HARPER & BROS.
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WAsurSGTos. November %. 1865

WASHINGTON. november 70, 1910.
The first-class Radicals and original
Grant men are in high feather over an au-
thoritative denial published in the Chroni-
Gle, of this city, this morning to the effect
that General Grant has had no communica-
tion with General Slocum, recently elected
to Congress on the New York Democratic
State ticket, g. ON any subject" as it re-
lieves them little from the apprehension
that the next President will be in any man
ner disposed to show favors to adherents Of
the political party which opposed him du-
ring the recent campaign. 1t is very well
understood, OF least so far as the prominent
members Of the Democratic organization in
this city is concerned, that General Grant
will, if he leaves the beaten track of his
life's experience and stakes to politics.
much rather incline to Radicalism than TO
Democracy. That is, he will not be likely
to make any appointments of Democratic
officials, and he aoiN be very likely to re-
moue those already holding places under
the Government who have opposed the Re-
publican party; but it is not believed that
ne will deyiate in any respect from tho
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27
The weekly Dispatch.

The WEEKLY Of to-day IS crowded with news
It contains fun particulars OF the recent dep'"ra-
BILE tragedy IN this c'ty-General stoneman's re-
port OF the state of affairs in Virginta-Report OF
the President Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company Remarkable murders-Dfsens-
sions OF the stay lsw-Highly interesting general
news from The different sections OF the Union
Foreign news by cable-ProceedinGs OF the m
nual Conference or the Methodist Church South-
Entertaining miscellany-Td acknowledgements ac-
curstelv renor,e6. etc. etc A number worth
preserving.
For sale at the counter for cents. subscription,
per annum 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

The State Journal is waggish. Its CO.
lumns are full of UNDERwooD's bankrupt
notices; it speaks of UNDERWOOD as re-
spectacle Judge; it can see no "indeli-
cacy'' in his remaining upon the bench
among people who despise him; but it reads
sermon to the gentlemen of legal ability,
high character, and unsullied reputation,
who constitute the Virginia judiciary, for
thinking of holding their places gainst
UNDERwooD's o6iter dictum. UNDERWOOD
in one scale JoYNEs, MoNCURE, MEREDITH,
SHEFFEY, MARSHALL, &C., &C., in the
other. We don't argue points of that sort.
Even the niggers couldn't be humbugged
by the Journal on such showing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-27

clio, THE Poor INDIAN."-The general
directing the late or rather present Indian
war does not know what to do. The Indian
is knotty subject. A distinguished divine
of this city, making journey on the Pa
cifc railway last summer, fell in with
some prominent Radical politicians, who
had then come TO the conclusion that they
did not know what to do with the Indians.
" Give them the ballot" said our preacher.
The hit was capital. We observe that the
World is now urging that expedient upon
the Radical leaders.