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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05
The News in Paris,

PARIS, September 4.-The cou neil Oh war
have issued the following proclamation
i'To TIE FRENCH PEOPLE Great misfortune,
has come upon tic country. After tnreo Gays r
heroic struggles. sustained BY the army OF
Marshal Mcmahon against three hunored
thousand of the enemy, forty thousand a.! men
have been made prisoners. Goneral Do Wlmp-
fen, who took command of the army 10 place
of Marshal McMahon, badly wounded, has
signed a capituIaton. This cruel reverse will
not shake our courage. Paris is today in a
complete state of defense. The military forces
of the country will be organized 10 few
days new army will be under the walls OF
Paris. Another army is forming on the banks
of the Loire. Your patriotism, your union.
your energy, will save France. The Emperor
has been made prisoner in the struggles. The
Government, in accord with pub!io power,
will take all measures required by the gravity
Of events.
In the Senate yesterday the Minister OF War
said "We have learned, through various uD-
official channels, that Marshal Bazainc failed
in his RECEIPT attempt 10 free himself from the
hostile armies which held him shut up around
Metz. His efforts were heroic. The King OIL
Prussia could not help rendering justice to the
valor of our soldiers, McMahon. after CT
the north, was obliged to retire. In the en-
| virons OF Sedan there wore several days Of
| fighting, with the alienation of success and
reverse but we commended against an enemy
numerically our superior, and, in spite Of the
| most energetic efforts, the attempt seems tc
have terminated in an unfortunate manner tol
our arms.
"Other advices OF Prussian origin are still
more unfaVorable, but do not appear to u:
wo,tby of credit in all cases, and the Govern.
| ment is not willing to give them an appear
ance of authenticity by communicating then
| to the public. Our reverses aif1ct Us. 1t i:
| impossible for US to witness without deep emo
ton SO great display Of courage, and so muct
devotion rendered uDavailing but this spec
tace far from taking away our energy, aug
ments and rcdoubes it, Since the presen
| Cabinet came into power it has not drawn
| from France all that her resources could yield
| and they still remain so strong that with ener
| gy and the help Of the nation we may yet have
the last word. Let US hope that God will helI
| us and drive the enemy from our soil.
Jerome David added to the above by stains
that the defenses of the capital were in th'
best condition, and according TO competent
Judges were capable OF resisting al! efforts Of
the enemy. LET US defend Paris, )" he said
0n the walls anu IN tue streets, auu II IL NUS
be we will bury ourselves under its rulps,
In the Corps Legislatif a statement Of TIT
situation similar to that made in the Senate
| was given. Jules Favrc declared we are
unanimous for defense until death. Grea
applause 1t is time that compliances shoul(
cease ii VIC wish to repair our disasters. bit
concluded by attacking the imperial power
and proposing to place extraordinary power
in the hands of General Trochu. Tho Coun
| de Paiikao and the Chamber protested.
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I.etter from Loneloun Co.

Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette.
M1DDLEBURG, Va, Sep 2.-Since my last
communication, no disorder whatever has oc'
Cured here between the white and colorcc
population, and the excitement caused by the
affair Of Sunday evening, which is generally
regreted-has passed off, Several OF the nc
groes who have been quarelllng With each
other have been bound over to keep the peace
We have police force here now capable Of
preserving order, it not being deemed necessa'
~ invariably among our well behaved popua'
ton.
Reference has been made recently in your
paper to the Improvements in MlddIeburg, aDc
to the recent sales of real estate here There
is certainly very marked improvement IN the
town within the last year or two. Nearly every
house in the place has been repaired and
painted, sew ?ral new buildings has been erect
ed, and there is decided appreciation IN the
value of property. Among the sales Of rea
estate-not heretofore reported, are Mrs. Hern
don's rcsidcncc to Capt. Y. Dabney, for $4,000,
and the house and lot belonging to the late
Elder Leachman. to Mr.. JOS NJ. Patton, for
$500. DR.. j. o. Dedman and A. q. Smith,
ESD, as we'll as others are making arrange
mentt for building in town this tall The Dr..
Office on bis lot below Mr.. Adams store, and
understand that Mr.. E. g. Broun will fit UP
the old Bcverridge store-housc, he has re-
Gently purchased, for drug store, Offices sc.
Rogers road as We call it herein honor Of
the President who cot it up, is in fine order
now, and one of the most beautiful roads 10
Virginia. We heard it frequently compliment
ted during the late Baptist Association and
the Improvement on the Old road to the Plains
is so great that the toll Is paid very chcerluIly.
Fine specimens of marble continue to be
dug from the Carter quarries near here and
there is 30 doubt that ut DO distant day vast
amount CT c1pita will be attracted to work
these valuable deposits. 5.
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MEDICAL.
TO PHYSICIANS.
New York, August 18th. le6o.

New York, August 18TH leoo'
Allow ma tocsIl your attention - my PREF
ARATION OF COMPOUND EAThACi
BUCHU. The component parts are boCao'
LONG LEAF, CUBEBS, JUNIPER BEKHlE@'
MODE OF Observation-Disclosures in vscuo.
Juniper Berries, by ds.ilation, TO form tne
gin. Cubebs extracted by displacement with
spirits obtained from Juniper Berries; very
little sugar is used, and small proportion OF
spirit. It is moro palatsblc than any now 20
use.
Buchu, as prepared by Druggists, is Of q dark
color. It is plant that emits its fragrance;
the action of fame destroys this (i:s active
principle,) leaving q dark and gutinous dccoc'
ton. Mine is the color Of ingredients. Inc
Buchu, in my preparation, preGomlnates the
smallest quantity of Tie other ingredients are
added, to prevent fermentation: upon inspcc-
ton. it will be found not to DC Tincture, Il:
made in Pharmscopes, nor is it Syrup--snt
therefore can be used in cases where fever o?
Inflammation exist In this, you haze TIE
knowledge of the ingredients and the mode Of
preparation.
Hoping that you will favor it with tr=
aid that upon inspection it will meet with your
appreciation,
With feeling Of confidence,
am very respectfully,
HIT. HELMBOLD,
Chemist and Druggist of lG Years Experience.
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VIRGINIA EEWS.

Mr.. Limmers confectionery store in Rich
mond, and its contents, with all his household
furniture, were destroyed by fire on Friday
last. Loss near $4,000.
There will be upwards OF 800 students at the
Virginia Military Institute this session.
The Court of Appeals is in session at
WytheVille.
The Governor has now before him applica-
tons for the pardon of sixty two conyicts, cm-
bracius every crime, with few exceptions, from
murder to petit larceny.
The township meetings of Fauquier county
are to be held on Saturday, the 18th day of
September, and tn, County Convention on
Monday, the Goth day Of September.
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Heath Of Episcopal Clergymen.

Rev. Milo Mahan D. D., Rector of ST.
Paul's Episcopal Church Baltimore, died at
his residence in that city yesterday. lie recently
resigned the pastoraic OF St. Paul's in order to
accept the position of Professor of Systematic
Divinity in the Theological Seminary of the
Episcopal Church at New York, and expected
to assume his new duties on the lst of Octo-
Der. He VAS very learned and talented
scholar. He had published Palmonl, or the
Numerals of Scripture" and short work on
Ecclesiastical history. The. subject Of the
investigation and study with him, and he is
understood 70 hare pursued 1t until falling
health debarred him from further labors. DR..
Mahan was born May oath, 1919. in Nanso.
mond county, Virginia. At II years Of age
he went as pupil to Dr.. Muhlenbergs, at Coz
lcge Point, near Flushing, New York, where
he was afterwards instructor for several years.
At the request OF Bishop Meade, he after
wards came to the High School near Alexal-
dria, where he remained for two years. lie
then went to Burlington as teacher under
Bishop Doanc, under whom he commenced his
studies for the ministry, and By whom he was
ordained.
Yesterday morning Rev. George +. Morri
son, Rector of Holy Inuocents Episcopal
Church, Baltimore was found lying inscnsble
in bis room, at his residence in that city,b the
servant who Was sent to call him. MIR. Morrison
retired on Saturday night in his usual health,
Physicians were summoned and every effort
made to save his life but they were useless,
aud in short time he died, being unconscious
to the last. MIR. Morrison was about forty
eight years OF age, and was native of Scot.
land, but came to this country in early life and
entered the ministry of the Episcopal Church;
after being educated at the Theological Semi.
nary near Alexandria. He had travelled ex-
tcnsively and resided for several years iu
Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

Dr. Arnold in one of his able Lectures on
Modern History, delivered at Oxford, seVcra
years ago, remarked that there are satisfactory
examples to show that nation must not as
sumo lightly that it is superior to another, be-
cause it may have gained victories over it.
Judging by the experience Of the period from
1896 to 1903, we might say that the French were
decidedly superior to the Austriaps, and so the
campaign of 1906 might seem to show an equal
superiority over the Prussians. Yet the long
struggle between the Austrian and French
monarchies. Whilst in 1876 Napoleon was de-
teating army alter army 10 Italy, the arch duke
Charles was:driving Morcau andJ ourdan before
him out of Germany and Frederick the Great
defeated the French at Rosbach as completely
and easily as Napoleon defeated the Prussians
at Jena. If there be some physical and moral
qualities enjoyed by some nations in higher
degree than ty others, yet the superiority is not
SO great, but that some over presumption and
careessness on one side or increased activity and
careful discipline, and still more aoy remarka-
Bile individual genius in the generals or in the
government, may easily restore the balance, and
even turn it the other way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

FASHION AND PoLITIcs.-It is noticeable
fact that in the fashionable world the ladies
commenced frzzing their hair about the time
that tho agitation in favor of eniranchising the
colored race begun. Now, since our fellow
citizens of African descent have got everything
that acts of Congress and constitutional amend
ments can we'll give them, the tide OF fashion
is setting strongly in favor OF pig tails Is it
possible that this is an omen OF protracted
agitation of the Chinese question, and OF the
final triumph of the friends of the almond eyed
CelestiaIs ?-Philadelphia Telegraph.
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iCOMMCNICAETD.

have read Mr. Lewis MckcDzlc'S address
to the voters OF tho District, announcing him
self as candidate for the l21 Congress. Now,
as ono of the people, l, for one, enter my car
nest protest against the election Ct Dir. Nc
kenzic. Owing to the anomalous condition
our State occupied at the last CongrCsSional
election, self preservation compelled Us 10 the
choice made, and in clccting Mir. Mckcrzic
to Congress VIC served bis tur0. and be served
ours; and now let him rest
hlr. Mex. errs when he says that no com,
paint was made of his course in Congress. -
Besides voting for that INDUSTRIOUS measure
the enforcing of the 18th Amendment, which
the eloquent NJ. G. from Maryland, styled
shat grooming tnftnly" Mr.. Mckenzie, on
the momcntous potIca, questions OF Tic day.
invariably voted on the Radical side Vi the
House, and is in full and perfect accord with
the Radical party. That fact is sufficient in
itself to politically damn Tim forever, aud yet
by few soft sentences, and many words Of
praise and laudation. he seeks the aid Of the
Democratic vo:ers to elevate him to 4 position
of trust and importance, aud that too, when
we have men around US, who think as we
think and feel as we feel, who are men to the
manor born, talented, reliable: and earnest !;
men in whom VIC can pIac, perfect and I'M.
plicit confidence. Those men who haViog prov
ed true as death to Us 10 our time OF trouble
and degradation, will never Tail Us in our
prosperity. CHAssEUR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

The European war news which We publish
ed last Saturday was as unexpected as it was
important. Though every one saw that the
Prussians had been generally successful, and
were gradually approaching Paris, hardly any
one supposed that by the 81 Of September,
the French army would have met with such
disaster as has happened and the Empero,
himself been compelled to surrender
What change of fortune To what great
events, hereafter, it may lead Napoleon ha:
fallen from the height of power and his fu
ture in history is as uncertain as what may be
the condition OF the country over which he
has ruled for eighteen years!
Speculation, just at this time, is useless as
to what is to cnsue. The news will now be
more arxiously looked for than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU, in NJ
fections peculiar to Females, is uncqusllcd Is
any other preparation, as in Chorosis, or Re
tention, Paintulness, or Suppression Of Custom
sry Excavations, liberated or Schirrus STATE
of the Uterus, and all complaints incident =
tie sex, or the decline OF change Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

SoRA OR ORTALAN.-Wo understand the
marshes of the rivers and smaller tributaries oil
the Chesapeake are already swarming with
this delicious biped, and already sportsmen are
having fine time hunting them.
Apropos we can give q small item OF inttl|i.
gence 10 regard to this mysterious bird, that
comes no one has ever learned and goes no one
can tell In tho latter part of July last, Mr..
A., gentleman farming on the Potomac, near
Fort Washington, whilst moving hay, heard a
peculiar noise, as of the chipping of q young
bird, Immediately under foot, and, after much
search, discovered brood OF young birds of a
black color, long legs and necks-s some OF which
we're captured. After looking about, and
waiting some time, the old birds were discover.
ed, which proved to be the veritable Sora or
Orto!an. The nest was also discovered made
in a cump of rushes. The old birds exhibited
every sign of uneasiness and distress for their
chicks as other birds under the same circum.
stances. This story is vouched for by several
gentlemen and laborers who witnessed it; not
only when the birds were first discovered but
for several days afterwards. Let those inte-
rested in the coming and departure of this bird
make the most of this. relying as they may,
upon the truthfuness OF the above account
Marlboro IM., Prince Georgian.
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EtIEIl.

September 9Th, 1870, GEORGE. RAMSAY
Blackjack, in the 42d year Of his ago
@~ TIE funeral will take place Tuesday even
ing, at 4 o'clock, from the residence OF :.
Blackjack. Water street
At the residence of Mrs. Virginia Terrett, on
the 9Th instant, near Msson's Hill, in Fairfax
county. Mrs ANNE GARDIN Ell, in the 90th
year of her age.
st wv oodlawn." his residence, in Prince
Georges county, Nd, on Tuesday last. he Goth
ultimo, THOMAS S. TOLSON, ESQ.,, son OF
the late Henry Tolson, in the 18th year Of his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

Use HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUCuU Il
sll diseases of these organs, whether existing in
mslo or female, from whatever cause ocigiEn-
ting, and no matter Of how long standing. J:
is pleasant in taste and odor, immediate" in
action, and more strength cnng than Ally Of III"
preparations of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from broken.down or deli!
este constitutions, procure the remedy 1t once
The reader must be aware that. howeyer
light may be the attack Of the above diseases,
it is certain to affect the bodily health ard mc:.
tai powers.
All the above disease: require the aid Of = d.
uretic. HELMBOLD's EXTRACT BUCNU
is The great Diuretic.
sold By Druggists everywhere. Price :'.-'
per bottle, or bottles for $3.50 Delivered -
any address. Describe symptoms in MI c"'"'
municaticns.
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[Frolr the largest Manufacturing Chemists in
the World.l
November q, 1851.
II am acquainted with Mir. Il. T. HelmboId;
he occupies the Drug Store opposite ny resi-
dence, and was successful in conducting the
business where others had not been equally :"
before him l have been tavorably impressed:
with his character and enterprise.
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,
Firm of Powers & Weightman, Manufactures
Chemists, Ninth and Brown streets, PhladcI-
phis.
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HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU A:D
IMPROVED ROSE WASH will radically ext:
habits of dissipation, at little expense, little ~
no change in diet, no Inconvenience, or expo
sure; completely superseding those unpleasant:
and dangeous remedies, Copaiva and Mercury,
in all these diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

HRLMB0LD's FLUID EXTRACT BUcuU, -.
weakness arising frcnl indiscrcLion. The cx-
haustcd powers of Nature, which are accom-
panied by so many alarming symptoms, among
which will DO found Indisposition to Exertion,
Loss of Memory, Wakefulness, Horror Of Dis
case, or Forebo dings Of Evil: in fact Universal
Lasstude, Prostitution and inability to enter
into the enjoyments of society.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness, requires the aid Of Medicine t.
strengthen and invigorstc the system, which
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCaU invars
bly, does If no treatment i. submit i -.
Consumption or insanity onsues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05

REMARKs.-The market for Flour opens dull,
with declining tendency. Wheat is dull and
heavy at decline; offerings Of BITS bu;hels OF
white and red, with sales Of the latter at ll6,
III, lis, l2a, l25, l26 and l27. Cornis dull and
lower; offerings of 33s bushels white, 92s Of
mixed and l76 Of yellow, with sales of white at
102 and lob, mixed at 100 and yellow at 85.-
Rye is nominal. Offerings of 22C4 bushels Oats,
with sales at IS, SO snd 80.
RICHMOND MARKET, Sept. 4-Oferings Of
5000 bushels of Wheat, with sales of white at
l30sl55 for good to choice, and l25al43 for DO
red. Corn 9Sal00. Oats 42a43.
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CANAL COMM ERCE
Sae-1Trnk sfejI1EIIli E-IGS;iIss,
ARRIVALS.

Boats G " Wallis, Kate Fl G Flagg,
F Livermore, A j Clark and Geo Sherman to
American Coal Co.; boats q Greenless and
Bette, 10 McQuade; boat J P Smith: coal !
boat + 3 Barrett, railroad ties for 3. i =. R.k
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ILLNESS OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHAsE-The
World of Saturday gives some additional
particulars concerning the serious indispos.
tlon OF Chief Justice Chase. 1t says:
''IblS visitation fell on him several DAYS ago
at the country house of his sou.in. law, Senator
Sprague, on Narrae Bay. lie is unable
to walk without assistance, and his mind seems
shattered and impaired. The health of the
Chief Juttico has been visibly declining for
many months. Gentlemen from this city,
whose business called them to the Supreme
Court during its last session, have remarked
to their friends 90 returning that they were
struck with his changed appearance ard the
too visible marks of premature old age. Those
who visited him at his house noticed that he
had lost his elastic tread and his old habit of
ascending two stairs at step. As the Chief
Justice is only sixty two years of age, these
tokens of decay made painful impression.
Preceded by such premonitory forerunners,
the stroke of paralysis naturally occasions
anxiety, and although he is attended by
physicians Of the greatest skill, it is feared
that he may not be able to resume his Off
cial duties,
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In the published list Of National Banks, or
gapizcd last week is "rhc Peoples National
Bank" Of Norfolk; capital 100000; J. G.
Demirg, President, AMI ". S. Wilkinson,
i,ashjcr
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MARINE LIST.
SUN BOSE ........6 81 MOON sETs..........l2 AZ
SUN sETs...... ....6 rs
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. SEPT. D.
ARRIVED.
Schr Lille Dale, Smith, Philadelphia, phos-
pnate to Thos Perry.
Schr Thos P Seth, Lambert Philadelphia
phosphate to Thomas Perry.
Schr John Ward, jersey City, to American
Coal Co.
SAILED.
Schrs L Hallway. Boston: Margie. Boston,
and John Ward, jersey City, By American
Coal c.
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/IARPETSl CARPETS!
u Received this morning our first install
ment Of CARPETS-Best English Brussels,
Three Phys, Ingrsins, sc. Call and see them.
sep 5 WILMER s. SLAYHAKER.
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ALENA NDRIA ca OPERATIVE
n BUILDING ASSOCI ATION.-An al.
iourned meeting Of those in :avor OF the organ
;zstion Of tho Alexandria Cooperative Build
ing Association will be held at the Assembly
Rooms on the evening Of THURSDAY next,
tho S.h instant. All interested in the proposed
object are invited to be present
sep It'd ORLANDO WOOD, Sec'y
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Address Il. T.. uELMBOLD, Drug Il Chem
cal Warehouse 594 Broadway, n. y
Mono are genuine unless done up in s.oe.-c"'
graved wrapper, with fac-simile OF my eHc"''
cal Warehouse, and signed
HT. HELMBOLD.
New York, 10 20-laNd&tw1y
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fyORN and WHEATEN GRITS just receiv
" ed and for sale by
sep IS GEO. McBURNEY d SON.
CPOOL COTTON GIVEN AWAY. FREE
- OF CHARGE,

At ROBERT L. WOODS.
l am advised by the importers of the STER-
LING SPOOL COTTON to give to any one
that may wish to try it, a spool free Of charge.
Wherever it ha2 been introduced it is appre-
cia:ed, and is growing rapidly into public ia.
vor. We arc prepare to furnish it in any
quantity, and mako discount to merchants or
families sep z
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NEW BOOKS Al FREN $
~ No. 80 King street.
0LD SONG AND NEW hy Marrarct J

~ No. 50 King street
OLD SONG AND NEW, by Margaret J
Preston; 81 IS.
The Song of tho Redeemed. Salvation TO God
and the Lamb, by Rev. j. W. Harsha, A. NJ {;
81 so.
Ancient History Of the East. The Students
Manual Of Oriental History to the commence
ment of the Medisn wars, by Francois LenoT-
rnant and E. Chevailier; s..
Perdi.ta, or Fair and False, BY Fairfax Bal.
four; soc
Florence Maryatt; soc.
Another lot of the History of the 18th Vir-
ginis Regiment, G. S. A.; s.
Tekel, or Cora Eencore, By Braganza; s..
School Books and School Stationery. plt kinds
and descriptions, at prices which defy compe-
tItion. Now Books daily. -
sep5 y. r. + r. NCt1.
LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMIN AIRY,
= No. ITO N. Washington 81.
Tho exercise. Of this Institution will be re-
sumed on Wednesday, the l4:h inst. Persons
desiring to enter their children Tor tho coming
sessioa are requested to do so us carly Is may
he convenient, in order that the pupils may not
ioso time by getting behind their classes
Teachers OF reputation md experience have
bcen added to the corps OF instructors, and COW
cred plank walks have baea placed in the
grounds to protect the scholars from exposure
10 dsmpness in wet weather.
sop S cost W. w. LEGARE, Principal.
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PORTED UORS.

WHITE OR COLORRD SHIRTS.
w Made to order in ten days, in any style,
and guaranteed to fit.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
sen3 Is King street