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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

DRYING -FRU1T.-A correspondent
of the Rural W orld finds anIordinary
hot-bed a capital place tfof drying
fruit. A feer is laid insideNpn which
to place the4ruit. Then put on the
sash, but be-slre to raise both the up
per and lower ends about two inches,
to admit of-a, free circulation of air,
or the fruit will bakeas it would in an
lioven. Here the fruit will not be wet
in a shower, nor win it 6ejtroubIed
with insects, which will bekept away
by the covering and intense heat
Parboiled green corn has been suffi-
GENTLY dried in one day in this way.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

" The blessed man that preached
for us last Sunday" said Mrs. Par
tington, served the Lord for thirty
years-first as a circus rider, then as a
locust preacher, and last as an ex-
hauster."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
HoatE CnEEEFt4lx a.E 3 xksg.-Mana ] ehild

HoafE GHEERFUtitN Il NEss.- Many a child
goes astray, not because there is want
of prayer or virtue at home, but sim
ply because home lacks aunshine. A
child needs smiles as much as flowers
need sunbeams. Children look little
beyond the present moment. If a
thing pleases they are apt to seek it;
if it displeases they are prone to aVo,d d
it. If homeis the place where faces
are sour, and words harsh, and fault
finding is ever in the ascendant, they
will spend as many hours as possible
elsewhere. Let every father and
mother, then,, try to be happy. Let
them talk to, their children, especially
the little ones, in such a fPy as to
make them happy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

The woman who made pound of
butter from the cream Of joke, and
o cheese from the milk of human
kindness, has since washed the clothes
of a year, and hung 'em to dry on a
bee line.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
Official Registry.
AoeegNFY OFFICERS,
-udge of of5corniionPleas Ii. TBTRLEZ

Official Registry.
,n,!.. :f afss9gsFx ] s.FssS sFs.srRs 2
Probate Judge-JACoB V. NELL.
Prosecuting Attorney-E. L. WEBER
on nty OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
County Observation-Disclosures p. REED.
Clerk of Courts-ANDREw JACKSON.
Sheriff OTIS b. sFSAINE.
RECoRDER-G. W. BARRETT.
County Commissioners-HENRY J. NOBLE, PER
RYP P. DAwLEY Jos. C. CONRAD.
Coroner-LUThER II. PARGELEE.
Surveyor-CHARLEs J. GTtLIs.r,t -
Directors of County Infirmary-J. aG BEATTY,
GUAM CLEMENTS and L. c. DODGE
I MAYORS OF INCORPORATED, TOWNS.
I Isavehna; ;7RoYALlaT4faoR21 7R 1'iG 2,HGilnGiii
/ Kent-E. W. STUART.
Garrettsyille- = ~ FRANCIS.
/ JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
! Atwatear-J. 4. Conrad and sylFesteri' a.
IIinman.
2Auiipra- Reuben r: Cannon and Worthy Tay:i
Brimfeld-Joseph L. Carrier and A. H. Lam
phare.
'Deefleld-d ss14BBafs addJohn II. nodifh,h nodifh,hml5
Edinburgh--smiths Sanford and Asa bingham
Acknowledgements Munyon andlNathan
III. Smith.
Franklin-Joel D avis, Alvin Barton, ]. Archer.
Freedom-Lyman Bryant and Arvillus c.
Larkconn. i'' 80 '5f' 4i1'1 i-'' tiI2z'' 4
Hiram-Rufus Butts and Richard NJ. Hank
Mantua-A n. Farr and Henry cobb. II "a
Nelson-James AshaldiandA A. F. Hannahs.
PahnyraTJOl,n j : Williams, Orin Stevens
and Enoch Morgan.
Paris-A. d. Merrill. and, ,Brainard Selby, il.
Ravenna-Wm. Goldman, George Z. Robin
son and Charles p. Stowe
Randolph-James P. Cole and N c. Sears
Rootstownt 41A.I H Bih1oM and Gideoni Soy I
mour.
shalersyiileMsamue1 1GH G. E;ldrfdre I'D sn and William
Carlton.
streetsboro-E., M. Stanton an and James Il.
Nichols. 5-,a -,E
Suffeld-H. K. Martin and VIM. Paulus.
Windham--E. S: Woodworth. ana Cornelius J.
H.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
Clipper Mowers & Reapers.

CE1ppef mowers G R6apefs'
PER MOWER AND REAPER, of which we
have become Sub-builderS, ana ask their early
and careful examination of the Machines. This
machine is not an experiment, but has been
made and tested for number of years and has
proven to be a petfect Machine and perfect
The CLIPPER MOWER is, beyond question,
one of the most attractive of farm implements,
in its general appearance, because of its well
the absence of the usual heavy and clumsy
parts with which other machines are encum-
The CLIPPERS are built on the system of in
te1chdngeG6le parts, q feature that is not fully
adopted in the construction of any other Mower.
The like parts are eedct duplicates of each other
and will fit any machine of the same number.
and valuable feature of the Clipper Machine. 1t
is applied to the front end of the frame and be-
low the pole and consequently it has 4 front and
upward draft so that the inside shoe passes light
ly over the ground and the troublesome leading
wheel in front Of the shoe is not necessary.
THE CUTTING APPARATUS of the Clipper
is the most perfect known. The patent Cast
Steel Finger Bar and solid Cast Steel Guards
are not liable to clog or break, while by means
of the adjusting lever the driver is enabled,
while the machine is in motion, to raise or low
er the points of the fingers and knives as the
,rn m OF t 5e smriac9 OIL ae gr9nu may re-
perfect Mower we invite particular attention;
theClt ,r""t the only machine having Il front
cat, that drd1cS its cutter bar, every other ma
chine having the disadvantage of pushing it.
There are other important features of this ma
chine which we will not detail. but say in brief
that the machine is worthy of the attention of
every farmer who wants the
Best Machine He Can Get,
While from its costly material and workman
ship, it is CHEAPER AT ITS PRICE than any
other in the market
Every Machine Sold Fully War
ranted.
Extras constantly on hand, and repairs prompt
ly made.
Customers will please apply to or address
RAVENNA AIANCFACTURING co.
JAMES Il. DUTToN. General A gent
Rarenna, April rs, 1862 35-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

FANNY FERN says-"Ifl0Ae-half OF
the girls knew the previous lives of
the men they marry, the list of old
maids would be wonderfully increas-
ed" Whereupon the Hoston Post
asks "if the men knew what their
future lives were to be, wouldn't it in
crease the list of old maids Still fur
tbar2"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
Disease yields to Treatment.
Mean Empioye d
Saves Untold Suffering.

If you would he Strong, Healthy and Vigor-
Gus, WrigAt'S Tonic Cordial ard Blood Pa
rjSer 1t is superlative Tonic and invigorat-
ing Cordial, and is an infallible remedy for
renovating the diseased system and restoring
the suffering invalid to health aud vigor. 1t
purides the Blood, neutralizcS any bilious or
acrid matter in the stomach, and siren gthcnS
the whole organization. 1t cures Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, Fetter Boils, BlotchcS, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flaulence, Kidney AZ
fections, Nervous Debility, and all diseases aris-
ng from disorganzcd condition of the Blood,
Stomach and Liver.
Stop taking disagrceablo Bittcrs and stimu-
ating PotationS, they are merely temporary in
their effect finally they are positively injurious.
Take WrighfS 'ToRio Cordial, it will assist ma
turc in converting the food you eat into rich
blood producing health and strength.
Sold by POE u BRO, Agents, Rlvcnna, Ohio.
Ravouna Sept 3, 1868. 1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
ORGY.
BY WILLIAM WINTER.

Who cares for nothing alone is free,
Sit down. good fellow, and drink with me.
With a careless hears and a merry eye,
We will laugh at the world as the world goes by.
He laughs at power, and wealth, and fame;
He laughs at virtue; she laughs at shame.
He laughes at hope, he laughs at fear;
At memory's dead leaves, crisp and scar.
He laughs at the future-cold and dim,
Nor earth nor heaven is dear to him.
Oh, that is the comrade I'll formel
He'cares for nothing-his soul is free.
Free as the soul of the fragrant wine,
Sit down, good fellow, my heart is thine.
ForI heed not custom, creed. nor law;
care for nothing that ever saw.
In every city my cups quafr,
And over my liquor riot and laugh.
laugh like the cruel and turbulent wave, Z
/ laugh in the church, and laugh at the grave
Ilaugh at Joy, and well know
That merrify, nrerriiy laugh at woe. i5l
terribly laugh, with an oath and sneer.
When think that the hour of death is near
For know that Death is a guest divine,
Who shall drink my blood as 1 drink this wine.
And lie cares for nothing a King is hcl
Come on, old fellow, and drink with me!
With you will drink to the solemn past,
Though the cup that drain should be my last.
will drink to the phantom of love and faith,
To ruined manhood and wasted youth ri
will drink to the women who wrought my woe,
In the diamond morning of long ago
= - - - ~ ~ u u
To heavenly face in sweet repose,
To the lilly's snow and the blood Of the rose
To the sp1entIor eau ght from orient Skies y
That thrilled in the dark of her hazel eyes;
Her large eyes wild with the fire of the South;
And the dewy wine of her warm red MOUTH
will drink to the shadow of coming doom;
To the phantoms that wait fnimyi lonely tomb9
will drink to my soul in its terrible mood,
Dimly and sorrowfully understood.
And last of all, to tine monarch of sin,
Who conquered that palace, and refghs within
My song is passing it dies awayi i514.C
cannot tell, is it night or day?.,,-l5 .-,tf
My heart is burnt and blackened with pain,
And horrible darkness crushes my brain.
Icannot see you-the end is nigh
But wen laugh together before diel
Through awful charms plunge and fall; ri,
Your hand, good fellow-I die-thars ALL ~ -s,5'
---------- s'''t 'F
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

CAN square meal be made off
round q of beet. .1aIMuuGu q L
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
j. S. SMITH So co.

The largest stock of Silks ever
offered in this market, cOmpris-
ing 1000 yards Black Gros
Grain Silks, 1000 yards Fancy
Silks. The largest stock of Irish
and French POpIins ever bought
to this County. We are the on
II barti 6s is County that of
fer fine line of Paisley ShawIs,
those in want of these Goods,
will do well to examine our stock
before visiting other markets.
j. S. SMITH & co.
Prints, Cottons and Domes-
tics, by the cord, at
J. S. SMITH s. co.
March 81 1869, 3I-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23

We are now FreeceilTTifnGgy Our
Spring Stock of Carpets, COM
Drising Tapestry, Brussels
Three-PIys, Extra, Two-PIys, In
grains, Wool Dutch, Venetian
Stair Carpet, Stair Oil Cloth,
Floor Oil Cloth, A, 5-4, 6-A
and Sd, all of which were
bought for Cash, and will be
sold as laW7as any House in the
traheC , ZB III f4liC@ - = i
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
Building Lots for Sale,

HAVING opened continuation of Bowery
Ii Street, west, have for sale ten (10) Build
ing Lots on the south side of said street. vary
ing from 6O TO 100 feet front. and 150 feet deep
These lots are finely situated, being high and
dry, with good chances for cellars. Terms, to
suit purchases.
[. PHELPS, Agent
Ravcnna, July 81. 1862 4S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
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How Ice Is Made.

EVERYBODY knows that ice is, now
manufactured in New Orleans, but
very few know how it is done. The
ice factory consists of six retorts of a
chemical freezing mixture. From
these six retorts six pipes descend to
six huge chests, which in turn radiate
severally off into four, compartments.
In each compartment arc long thin
cases, seven on one side and eight on
the other. This making a total offif-
ty-six cases in box, and there being
four boxes to a chest, and six chests to
the factory, it follows that this, South
ern ice factory can turn out ,344 cakes
of ice eighteen inches long, twelve
broad, and two thick at the compile
ton of each process. The ice is more
solid than that frozen naturally, and
lasts much longer. The factory is a
joint stock enterprise, and the proper
ty is exceedingly lucrative.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
NY o L L G Il .

ny OF C E.
Myself and wife, Sabrina, having separated,
hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting
her ON my account. as | will pay no debts of her
contracting after this date.
.' ADAM LOUDENBURG.
Mantua sept ., 1869, 5i-3wt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
JUSTICE IN NEW YORK.

Judge Bowling, of New York,
loves a practical Joke. The other day
man was before him, charged with
whipping his wife. -
9How came. he tobeat you ?'' asked
Judge Bowling. ~
"Underneath where we live, at No.
470 Grant street, there is a dance
house." explained the wife. "I was
told my husband was there, and took
a woman with me, and we went and
looked in." - -
"Was your husband there ?" pur-
sued the Judge,
sevo, e;u q
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
7 es, sir. 2
&C DauciuU !;

Yes, Sir"
"Did you go inside?a
"No, sir; but my husband saw me,
and soon came up to our@room, when
he beat me and smashed thefurniture.
"Itswas nota proper place for her
to go" spoke mp the husband.
at was q proper place for you, I
suppose?"
"Any place is proper for men,"
DO you really thinkso?ps alL
"Yes, sir"
= Well, then, I'll send you to the.
Penitentiary for three months.
,sT7--7 7 = -7-7z=- -7--sfE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
GIASSW ARE.

THE place to buy your Watches, Clocks an
Iewelry, is at NJ. MOwEN's, No. Q, Etna Bloc
where you will always find good asSorlmen
aHdapweT prices, than any 6thGE House in the
county.
Repairing done on short notice. All work
warranted. ,>'ifJ ~ L SepS. is6str
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
We would call the SPECIAL ATTENTION of our
customers and all others to this
2 Oel6brG0ed BrahdI T
1t is SUPERIOR to all other makes in point of
WEIGHT
CARPETS.

We have very large stock of these Goods on
hand, ranging in price from doc to 81 .25 per
yard. j, S. SMITH & co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-09-23
: Seed Potatoes.
j Ihhye, the Iron Sides Casc6 Whites, Harrison
and WhTte Heach Blow selling very chetIp.J Z
CROCKERY.

Ny Stock is now complete with large assort-
ment of plain and figured NEW GOODS. All
in want of Crockery save 20 per cent. and
buy First Glass Goods, by calling ON before
buying
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-18
AuIucident Of the war.

During the late rebellion, the Circassian, a
fine large English steamship, freighted with
valuable merchandise, was sent from Liver
pool to run the blockade at Mobile The day
that she sighted the coast of Cuba, little
armed steamer of the United States Navy,
that had been converted from the merchant
service into a cruiser, lett Key West and stood
over toward Havana, ON the lookout for suspi-
cious characters. She was a small craft, of
moderate speed, but heavily armed. If she
caught any blockade runner it must be by
strategy. The Yankee sighted Moro Castle
aud the Circassian about the same time, and,
suspecting her character, resolved to try a lit
tie stratagem to get her in his power. Cover
ing his guns with tarpaulins, the commander
ordered the most OF his crew below, set some
miscellaneous signals, and headed for Havana
at moderate speed. The bait took. The block
ader, taking the cruiser for q tug or excursion
boat out from Havana, came unsuspiciously
close alongside. He was hailed and requested
to stop until boat could be sent ON board
With Tav7n5 n, ti---4 aasaidnt- -ha hnthered
At that moment the Yankee commander
sprung the rattle, the signal for general quar-
ters The men swarmed from below, dragged
the covering from the guns and trained them
on the stranger, who put on steam and endeav-
ored to escape. A shell from the Yankee
brought his foreyard to the deck, and seeing
the danger to which he was exposed himself
the commander of the Circassian came to. The
commander of the cruiser boarded the Circas-
sian, and was met by the exclamation-"By
Cd, if had been captured by anything 1
wouldn't care. But to be taken by such d-d
insignificant craft as that, Is too blasted badp'
She was taken to Key West and condemned.
This capture excited much interest at the
time, and the commander who made the cap
ture received many compliments as well as
handsome amount of prize money. But we
never knew until one day last week that he
who did this neat thing is our genial and pop
ular friend Captain Dennison, of the City OF
Richmond. While his swift steamer was
threading her way way among the islands on
the passage to Portland, in reply to our ques-
tioning concerning his cruising, he related the
incidents of the affair. And we thought, no W
wonderfully these men Of the sea jump from
their calling into the dangers and excitements
of war, and when it is over go back to their
peaceful pursuits without for moment think
ing they have done anything remarkable. II
we have a war with maritime nation, the
blood that made the American navy famous in
the war of 1872 will crop out abundantly.-Bel-
fast Republican Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-18
Letter from Newburypor..

NEwBURYPoRT, MASS, May 15, 1869.
Only one craft could we see building ON the
river. Ship carpenters, lew years since set
tied down in this city, built themselves small.
trim cottages, meaning to make stay, but the
dullness of shipbuilding has called most Of
them to sell out at ruinous prices and leave.
Heretofore capitalists have been very liberal
with their money, building up different kind s
OF manufactures, in the hope of bringing BUSH
ness to the place; but they have been failure
with the exception of the cotton mill.
High street is the aristocratic part of the
town. The oligarchy do not deign to mix with
common people. About ten o'clock A. M.
their carriages roll down to the depot, and they
are off to Boston and return in the afternoon
The Putnam Free School is one OF the best
schools in the country. The founder, in his
bequest, made 1t binding upon the trustees
that the Door scholar should have the same
privileges as the rich.
The Masons are making great preparations
for celebration to take place ON the oath of
June. At that time their rooms will be
thrown open to the inspection of the public
Among their collections are relics of the last
century, autographs of celebrated men, whose
names are inscribed on the page of history.
This lodge was one of the earliest organized
in the country, and there is much locked up in
their private history which would throw light
on the famous Morgan revelation.
Something new in these parts. A cultvatOr
of the soil has under cultivation two acres OF
checkerberry plants, two of peppermint one
of spearmint. They grow wi i'h such vigor that
he harvests over. three tons to the acre. AS
soon as it is in a proper condition, the oil is
extracted and marketed.
A few years since former resident of this
city was so Shocked with the old tumble-down
gate Of the cemetery, that on his return he
sent check of $500 to the Mayor to build one
that the dead might not be ashamed to
pass in.
Leonard Choate, charged with the crime Of
firing by means OF internal machinery, differ
ent buildings in this city, confidently asserts
that he is innocent, and is a victim of the de-
tectives, and says he shall make it appear.
1t is hopedi byl the citizens of Hayerhill by
the removal of a few prominent rocks in the
Merrimac river, that larger crafts will be able
to reach that point with coal and lumber.
One distillery in this city has made its own
ers wealthy by distilling none but pure rum.
| So even in the rum business 'honesty is the
best policy" STEVE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-18

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.-Th The Yreka
(Cal) Journal Of April 8, describes singular
phenomenon in the heavens wlileh happened
about noon on the Saturday previous. 1t
consisted of three rings, two of them around
the sun and another larger one north of the
sun, with its outside rim passing through the
sun. The latter was the object which excit-
ed special interest. Where the circle passed
through the sun it was bright red, bat the
remainder was of whitish color, the same
as the two rings around the sun, and contain
ed nine mock suns, the mock suns so divided
around the circle that if a straight line was
drawn from one mock sun to another on the
outside line, it would form an octagon shape,
with a mock sun to another ON the outside
line, it would form an octagon shape, with a
mock sun at each point of the squares. The
phenomenon lasted about two hours, COM
mencing at noon and continuing until 2
o'clock. No change of the weather followed
this singular appearance. od d
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-18
BSlJt0rd Tables for Sale.

EOR SALE-Eight good Billiard Tables-tbree
Il nearly new. Can be seen at Mechanics' Hail.
ther particulars inquire ct
aisdtf 81 COMMERCIAL sTRERT.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-18
DAILY PRESS.
PORTLAND
Tuesday Morning, May lS, 1859.
letter from Rangor.

Letter from Rnngor.
BANGOR, May IA, 1869.
TO the Editor Of the Press:
Business is unusually dull in this city, not
withstanding which far-seeing men are hope
ful In relation to its future growth and pros
perity. The water in the river has been so
nlgh Tor few weeks past as to prevent the
mills from running, while the steam mills have
had harvest. Long lumber is in good de-
mand, some dealers having more orders than
they can fill. for two or three months. Short
lumber is not so active, there being large sup
ply upon the whar7es Those who have been
holding potatoes for rise have come to grief
Eighty cents was the market price, while to-
day no man would engage quantity at thirty
five. Butter and eggs have also downward
tendency, for which housekeepers have reason
to be thankful.
MANUFACTURING.
Eastern Maine is waking up to the impor-
tance of employing o portion of its capital
and immense water power in other manufac-
turing than that oflumber. An excellent wa
ter power at Treats Falls, about two miles
above the city, with all the obtainable land in
the vicinity, has been purchased by wealthy
company, with the intention, it is said, of
erecting large manufacturing establishment.
The advantage of water power and transpor-
tation accommodations enjoyed by this city,
together with the enterprise and indomitable
perseverance of its business men must place
| beyond all peradventure It's future growth and
prosperity.
THE MAINE LAW ENFORCED.
Mayor Thurston, true to his professions and
oath of office, is doing all in his power to close
up the grog-shops from which emanate large
proportion of the poverty and crime in every
city. Seizures are daily made and the Liquor
dealers find, with the City Marshal and Police
officers on their track, and Judge Clark on the
| bench that Jordan is a hard road to travel"
RAILROADS AND sTEANIBoATs.
Bangor is hereafter to be the center of sew
eral important railroads. The European &
| North American RailIoad Is now completed t.
Passadumkeag, although the cars only run tt
Olamon, where connection is had with steam
| er running to Winn. The rails will be laid il
few weeks to Lincoln, when passengers from
Houlton and Calais will be able to reach Bos
ton in two days, instead of three as heretofore
The Bangor and Pscataquis is nearly graded
and the rails are on the way so that the time
of opening this road to Dover, to which the
people of Bangor are looking forward anxious
| ly, is not far distant The completion of the
road from Bangor to Winterport, so much
needed during the winter, is only a question
of time, as well as its continuation to Rock
land to connect with the Knox & Lincoln
road The Belfast and Moosehead Lake road
has been graded to Belfast and the Mooseheai
Lake road has been graded to Brooks and as
the funds are low its direction from that point
will depend upon offers for its aid. A success
full attempt has been made to change its direc-
ton to Winslow instead of running to New
port c.