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The weekly standard., 1870-07-13
ROCKINGHAM Comfy.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Republican party of this county was held at
Wentworth on the 4th inst.
The following ticket was nominated:
For the Seante-Henry Barnes.
House of Representatives j. w. Roberts
and W. r. Neal.
Sheriff.. W, Patterson.
Register of Deeds-G. L. Jones'
Cor0ner-B. S. Roberts.
SurUeyor-Chas. D. Reynolds.
Treasurer Foster.
Commissioners ]. L. Williams, John
M. Ellington, Sr, DR.. Jno. Scales, D. G. Hol-
derby and Walker Smith.
This is a good ticket, and will be elected.
The party in Rockingham is organized,
and will carry the county by large majority.
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AsCoMpAR1soN.-Wc take two Counties,
one from the West, the other from the
East-tbe former q rebel and the latter a
Republican County, and make compari-
SON concerning taxation, for the two last
wears. The figures were obtained at the
Auditors Office.
CLEVELAND, QebeD: 1869, general taxes
ssssa17; special, 5,ssi.os; total, s1s, IA
TO- For 1870, general taxes, sa,se411 !;
special, So, ,141.7s; total, $e,oo5.sa; de-
crease, under the present Republican State
administration in one year, of Sc, 1886.
GREENE, (Republican): 1869, general
taxes. s5,asi7e; special, $5,i7s.6s; total,
s,O 5o4. IS. For 1870, general taxes, $3,-
s1a.4s; special $s,1i4.s1; total, $5.ss7es
a decrease in one year under Republican ad-
ministration of $4,576.75.
These two counties may be fairly taken as
tests From one of the counties, Plato
nurbom has been nominated for Congress
From the other Joseph Dixon has been nom
mated what has Mr.. Durham to say now
Mr. Dixon has the weapon, which Mr. Dur
hams friends thought their champion held
the sccapon of economy.
As to these figures or the deductions Iron
them, we defy contradiction. We shall pub
| lisb a sufficient number of counties in few
days to satisfy the most prejudiced mind
| on this subject
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T,,sorHy MORGAN inserts his Gard" IN
this issue announcing himself as an lnde-
,,endent Republican candidate for Congress
Tho announcement is inserted and paid for
as an advertisement. As Mr. Morgan dia
not consent to thus announce himself until
after assurance from the Democrats OF their
support, he virtually becomes the Demo-
cratic candidate. As such, how can ne ex-
meet Republicans to support him? II re-
forms in our party are needed the proper
way to accomplish it is to stay IN the party,
using the means and opportunities the Or
oanization affords. No organization was
ever reformed, and none ever will be, by
breaking it up. Oh Timothy Timothy
YOU are getting into strange company
Hearken to the counsel of the North Carroll
nian. Though neither seer nor prophet,
the spirit of prophecy is now upon 1t. In
the course you have now entered upon 0nty
defeat and political ruin asoaits you--Eliza-
beth City North Carolinsan.
We are well acquainted with Mr.. Morgan,
and we regret very much that he should
feel called upon to take the course be has
in this matter. Republicans of the State
have no alternative but to support the nom
inees of the party. Mr.. Morgan should have
supported Mr.. Cobb, and waged his war
fare for reform inside OF the Republican
party. As it is, the Republicans of the
First District must support Mr.. Cobb.
ssUnited we stand, divided we fall"
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Why Not?

Why will not Messrs. Gillian and Rogers
meet Messrs. Harris and Hawkins on the
stump? Why not meet them and discuss
fairly and like men, the questions which
divide the parties? We have asked this
question before, but the only answer return
ed was " it will create disorder"
1t seems then that they admit that there
is disposition. upon the part of their friends
to "crcate disorder" But this is no answer
for the State government, backed by the
United States government, will see to the
preservation of peace. But it seems there
are other reasons. Mr.. Rogers, yesterday
upon the street, expressed his willingness to
meet Mr.. Phillips or any other Republican
but Harris. Why will he not meet Mr.
Harris?
! If it is from any feeling of generosity and
from desire not to. be too hard upon hi.
opponent, let him discard it at once, for Mr.
Harris asks no such fayors-he asks nothing
but fair field and no quarter Then w
ask you why will they not meet our candi
dates Is it because Mr.. Harris's skin il
black Can it be they fear Fo,ole play?
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Another FaIsehood

We find The following in an editorial of
tle Ssntind of July the 7th inst:
t.Thc Governor, through his Directory,
made Littlefeld and Swepson Presidents OF
the Western Division of the Western N. c.,
Railroad he could have had them removed
at any moment"
Turner knew, or as editor Of the leading
Kukluy organ, ought to have known that
there vas not word of truth in this state.
ment
The Directory on both the Eastern and
Western Divisions of the Western North.
Carolina Railroad are elected by the Stock.
holders. In each meeting the State proxy
voting one-third pro rata of the Stock
represented, and the private Stockholders
tDdthirds, holding the balance of power
The Directory so elected choose one of theil
own number President.
The Goverhsr appoints no Directors or
either division of this road, and has no con
troll whatever in the election of president.
Mr.. Turner has been president of 1
Railroad BY HIS OWN VOTE. H,
kno'cs that the Governor has no power tt
remove either president or directors during
the term for which they are elected or ap
pointed
Wehave frequently called his attention tt
this And we do so now that the people o
North Carolina may sec the means this bat
man employs to traduce and injure the gov
crnment of North Carolina.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA We find il
looking over the programme for the public
day at the University of Virginia that quite
a number of our North Carolina boys were
mentioned as having graduated, or received
certificates OF proficiency in certain schools
viz:
Proficient in the class of Anglo Saxon
J. D. Smith, Fayetteville; S. T. Nicholson
Enfield.
Proficient in Literature and Rhetoric
L. W. Barringer, Raleigh.
Proficient in Political Economy-G. E.
Wilson, Charlotte; P. F. Pescud, Jr.
Raleigh.
Proficient in Constitutional Law-H. E.
Station, Tarboro', N. c.
Proficient in Medical JurisprudeDce-P
F. Peseud, Jr., Raleigh.
Proficient in Junior and intermediate
Mathematics-R L. Fremont, Wilmington
Graduates in Mathematics-Jacob Battle
Edgecombe N W. Miller, Kenansville; C.
c. Lamb, Tarboro'.
Graduates in LATINA. J. Britton, North.
ampton; E ]. Lilly, Fayetteville.
Graduates in Moral Philosophy. F.
Cannon, Cabarrus; A. W. Knox. Hillsboro'
P. F. Pescud, Jr-, Raleigh; ]. NJ. Walker
Greensboro
Graduates in Chemistry-R. L. Fremont
Wilmington.
Graduates in Medicinc-R W. Wooten
Kinston.
Graduates in Law-R. T. Thorp, Gran
vile.
The following gentlemen. received So
ciety honors during the last term, viz Mr.
R. T. Thorp, of Granville, received the
Medal as best debater in the Jefferson So.
ciety during session of 1S69-7O.
Mr.. P. F. Pescud, Jr., of Raleigh, was
elected President of the Jefferson Society
for the Intermediate Celebration.
Mr.. ]. F. Cannon, Ot Cabarrus, was elected
Editor of the Magazine from the Washing
ton Society.
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The AsheviIle Citizen.

We call attention to the communication
in another column, giving the prompt and
full denial to the charge in that little sour
rillous sheet, the Citizen, concerning Judge
Henry.
=. We see that the Sentinel took up the
charge on yesterday afternoon. As usual,
that paper has been misled or is engaged in
misleading others. The little liar at Ashe-
vile will now find his gun spiked, and the
big one here at Raleigh discover that he
fired blank cartridge on yesterday.
Col. Kirk has the support OF all true men
intl,is State. The Kuklux, and their sup
porters, like shotwell, fear him, and seizt
every rumor to bring him into disrepute.
P.S.-We advise the Asheville pop-gun
mist, that when he wishes to puff Judge
Henry, to tell the truth about him.
N. B.-We called him pop-gunnist. HI
is canist. He cndeavcred to can
Mr. husk. Ganis means Jog, and canis
ought to be dogist. (We beg the dog
pardon.) Though ficeist might be the mos
properist Adkackly. What does Assy
Juniorist, say?
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The Second District. /.

We hoist to-day the names of JOSEPH
DIXON, of Greene, and CHARLES RANDOLPH
THOMAS, Esqs. of Craven, as the Republican
candidates in the 2nd Congressional District
for Congress. We place the names of these
gentlemen at our masthead with unalloyed
pleasure. They are true and staunch Re-
publicans, who have fought the good fight
and have triumphed in the faith. Mr.. Dixon
has often represented Greene County in the
Legislature. For years he has battled, for
the Union with courage worthy of all re-
compensc which he has received. The
county of Greene was the noble pioneer
in the cause of the Union in 1858, when
tho movement against the JEFF. Davis gov
ernmcnt was inaugurated in this State.
Mr.. Dixon and Mr. Grimsley and
other patriots stood then like wall of stone
in favor of the Union, and from that hour
to this, Greene has never swerved from the
path of duty. Her favoritc son deserves
the high Office which will be bestowed upon
him. Were we in the second district with
the remembranccs of the past thronging
a.ound us, we should stand by Dixon from
early dawn to sundown ON the day of
election.
Judge Thomas is thoroughly known in
his district as an able and impartial jurist,
true Republican, and Christian gentle
man CT the best standing in society. He,
too, was a member of that body of martyrs,
who battled for Union in the darkest hours
of the war. When the first Republican
Convention was called in this State he
took stand with the friends of liberty and
law, and since that time he has been found
in fhe path of duty, battling for the right
against all adverse circumstances.
The nominations in the End district are
admirable. Mcssrs. Dixon and Thomas will
make a vigorous campaign, and with such
abb speakers we feel confident of an over
whining success.
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TIE CHATHAM EDUCATIONAL Assoc1

The CHATHAM EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
will meet at Mt. Vernon Springs, in Chat
ham, on Wednesday night, July 13, 1870.
Addresses will be delivered before the as
sociation by S. Finley Tomlinson, A. NJ.
Principal OF Sylvan Academy; B. J. Howe
Esq, of Haywood; Jno. M. Moring, ESQ.,,
of Moringsville; and Others
There will be business ofmuch importance
10 be transacted, and general attendance
is earnestly desired.
These Springs are very pleasant and val
liable watering place, and, together with the
liberal hospitality of the citizens, will make
the visit of of the members very agreeable
RICHARD WATT YORK,
IsHAM Cox, Elk. Com.
G. B. DENsON.
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y Now, Mr.. Shipp, you had better make up
your mind that you are not to be Attorney
General. Your address wont save you.
You have no claim on the people. You op-
posed every attempt to reconstruct the State,
and now you belong to party whose highest
aim is to overthrow the State and National
Governments. You and your party will fail
at this election as you have failed before,
and all will be well. So mote it be.
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Public Meeting at Salem.

We learn that on the 9th inst, there was
fine turnout of the Republican party at
Salem. The meeting was addressed by
Messrs. Phillips, Badger and Scott. The
best feeling prevails in the county of For
sythe; and We are assured that the Repub'
lican party will make a gain of one hundred
and fifty votes over the last election.
The American Adcocate, under the man.
agement of that sterling and tire-tried
Union man, Walter Dunn, Jr., is doing great
service in all that section.
From the accounts we receive from all
quarters, we are satisfied that Gen. Scott,
the Republican candidate for Congress,
will beat "cirtuous Jimmy Leach" thirty-five
bupGrnl
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13

THE 4TH or JULY celebration in this
City was great success. The procession
formed and marched according to previous
announcement Speeches were delivered by
Messrs Ashley, Olds, Ellison, Morgan and
Caswell
No disturbance occurred during the entire
day. Thousands of people thronged the
streets And the celebration was altogether
was one of the most pleasant, which We
have ever known.
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cheer,a News from all Parts of the

Chcerl1 News from all Parts of the
State.
The $stinel of yesterday, maintains its
reputation for telling anything but the
truth. i says that the Kuklux Democracy
will CAY every county west of Raleigh ex-
cept Mlchell and Polk. If the friends of
the Seknel base their hopes for success up
on Wild the Sentinel says, they depend upon
brok2 reed.
We Arn from gentleman just from the
seventl and fifth Congressional Districts,
that til Republican party is thoroughly or
ganizea and that there has been no change
excepth favor of the party. This same
gentleI hn was in Randolph, Cabarrus, Day-
idson, 5uilford, Forsythe, and Rutherford,
withirSthe last ten days, and he informs us
that tle party will poll its usual majority in
all tfose counties. The majority in Ran
dolpt win not be less than eight hundred.
Dayiuon wsll do better than Randolph
Guilbrd will give not less than five hun.
drcd Tor the ticket. Cabarrus will 60 Re.
publiAn by handsome majority. Forsythe
is all light and will give large majority fol
the II qket, Old Rutherford, that sterling
old Gunty, is w;dc-awake. The people are
fully&oused, and we are promised from siz
to eiht hundred majority. Polk is all right
and viii give three hundred majority fol
the teket. We tell the Sentinel that the day
has Ibt come when the law-abiding people
of dis State will consent to give up tn,
Stat government to party whose stronges
ally is the Kuklux Klan. The Republicans
ysonly to register and vote and all will b.
we'll
Wehaye the same good news from th
first, second, third, and fifth districts TIN
'Iesls1s,sI1 ~ e Republican. The dele
gzI5o lii b5 Hepatiicans Th'
XII ~ fseY WY Pass fIom the po
ftcsl taga Aet ~ hist Thursday in mex
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L. P. OLDs, Attorney General.

Hon. JAMES III. HARRIs-Jas. II. Harris,
ESQ.,, of North Carolina, the President of
the Colored National Labor Convention that
assembled in the city of Washington last
December, has been appointed, with ]. Sclla
Martin, to represent the interest of the col
ored workingmd6 of the United States in
the International Labor Congress to be held
in Pari' November next
Mr.. f1arris is , candidate for Congress
from North Carolina.
We clip the above from the Richmond
State journal, and congratulate the colored
people of the State on the compliment be-
slowed, and also the International Labor
Congress on appointing man SO fully capa-
bic of protecting their interest.
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1860 'sFire the Southern Heart''-Is7O
0ROuse the LiOns,,,


Grouse the Lions.''
Your paper, Mr.. Bragg, has been for some
time anponncing that your party were lions
and that the lions were being aroused, and
your address is intended to arouse them.
You say that there is no law for the mill
tary move-that it is clear usurpatiOn-
that no other Governor of the State would
have done it-that the usurpers should be
made to feel it; but then you say don't resort
to violent measures ''if you can help it."
Now does not everybody see that this is
all covertlv for the purpose fsarousing the
lions" firing the Southern heart !" continu-
ing, as you threatened during the war you
would, your guerilla Kuklux warfare.
But you have aroused and misled tile
people once; that was your fault. 1t will be
theirs if they allow you TO mislead them
again.
We tell you that the constituted authori-
ties must he submitted to, and your gueril-
las must go down. And all the taxes and
all the other evils and burdens resulting
from the measures to put them down are
caused by you and your friends.
You are to blame, and you are to be held
responsible at the bar OF public opinion.
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13

The Sentinel, Of yesterday, contains a let
ter from Washington, denying that tic Pres
idert approved of Gov. Holden's course
also stating that Gen Grant could not
send troops to your State" The Sentinel
itself has already announced the arrioal of
troops The Kuklux will find out in good
time, if the President will support Governor
Holden or not. We are satisfied: that's
enough.
About the $4,000, raised in Washington
for North Carolina, this is the first we have
heard about it. But tell them to send it
along quickly-we'ill take it.
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WAKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET.
TeIegraphic Summary.
The following is a summary of last satur-
day nights telegrarhic news:

The following is summary of last Satur-
day nights telegrarhic news:
WASHINGTON. Revenue $6S6,000.
Naturalization treaty with England is
ratified.
Senator Morton, of Minnesota, is hope
lessly sick.
Senate Commerce Committee will report
favorably on the New York nominations to-
day. Some surprise at Blaines delay in
naming the Georgia Conference Committee
1t is understood that Blaine and Butler are
not in harmony on the Georgia bill The
Senate discussed the Chinese question and
Mrs Lincoln's pension bill. Mr.. Yates I'M
peached Mrs. Lincoln's loyalty. Army ap-
preparation bill passed in session Saturday
night. The following appointments were
confirmed: John D. Pope, attorney for dis
trict of Georgia, vice Ackerman, resigned !;
G. P. Peck, collector internal revenue, End
district N c.; W. B. Richardson, collector
3rd district, N. c.; N. P. First, postmaster
at Alexandria, Va; A. P.I French, post
master at Demopolis, Ala; L. P Gambia,
postmaster at San Antonio, Texas Com
modores Selfridgc, Schenck, Mellancton,
Smith and Boggs to be rear admirals. In
ill f-a5;sia..
has been inserted prohibiting the Court of
Claims from entertaining suits brought
against the government by residents of the
Southern States, even though they can plead
restoration to all civil rights by amnesty
or pardon. They must show affirmatively
that they were always loyalor they must go
to Congress for relief.
In the House the tax bill was amended.
1t goes to committee of conference
Blaine issued warrant for Pat Woods
Imprisonment.
RIcHMoND.-The Chesapeake. tS Ohio
Railroad to-day purchased from the State
the Blue ridge tunnel on that road, paying
the State 100000 in State bonds.
NEW YoRK-Cotton dull uplands 20.
Flour quiet. Gold 1873.
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A New ENGINE.-A new engine, the E i.
M. Holt, was put upon the North Carolina
Railroad on Monday last The engine was
built by R. D. Wade, at Company Shops. 1t
Is run by CHARLES Carroll. The headlight
was made by Messrs. Bradley, McAllister &
Co., of New York. The light is lighted by
gas made by the boiler. The painting was
done by Mr.. Williams, a painter at the Com
pany Shops
We have not seen a finer piece of work
anywhere 1t reflects great credit upon Mr..
Wade and all his workmen.
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Mr.. HARRIS AT HILLsBoRo.-We learn
that Mr.. Harris made powerful speech at
Hillsboro, on the 4th day of July. At
least one-third of the audience was COM
posed of whites, who came to hear him and
listened with profound attention. The re-
marks of Mr.. II. were terse and elected
continual applause. The prospect in Orange
is improving. We look for full Republi-
can vote in that County. 1t will be sub
jected to vigorous canvass, and if all sue
ceed as well as Mr. Harris has done, the
party may look for unusual success.
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CHATHAM CoUNTY.-We learn that the
following ticket has been nominated in
Chatham: For the Senate, Silas Burns
For the House, W. G. Thomas and John A.
Mcdonald; For Sheriff, ]. T. Moffitt.
We are further informed that Col. Ram
say, of Chatham, in the course of the Con-
vention, having been called on, delivered
most telling speech in favor OF law and
order. Such gentlemen as Col. Ramsay de-
serve the confidence and support of all good
men
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THE Norm CAROLINA RAILROAD c.

THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD Con-
pANY.-The admirable report of the Presi-
dent of the North Carolina Railroad Com
pany which we present to-day, shows how,
under his management this truly great State
work has thrived and grown. Before the
road passed into Mr.. Smiths hands, it was
decaying, falling into debt, and becoming
On incubus upon the people. How is it
now9 A live, paying institution. No
greater compliment could be paid any man.
Maj Smith is model president Those
who have preceded him may well wonder at
his success, for they could never have
achieved it.
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The National Debt.

The national debt was reduced TWENTY
MILLIONS during the month of June.
Good for Grant and Boutwell,. Who would
change Republican rule for that of Kuklux
Democracy Not majority Of the Ameri-
can people, by any means.
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13

To day Mcssrs Phillips, Scott and Bad
ger address grand Republican meet
ing at Wentworth, in Rockingham county.
These gentlemen will be worth many votes
to us in Rockingham. +..'f
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13
More Outrages.

We learn from reliable sources that the
Kuklux are endeavoring to prevent Repub-
lican meetings. by tearing down placards.
We might have expected this. Fraud and
intimidation are the only weapons these
fiends ever use
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13
Opinion of the Attorney General.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
OFFICE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Raleigh, June 2Sth, 1870.
JNo. Ii. RENFRow, ESQ.
Dear Sir Yours, asking whether you
cannot claim citizenship when you pay taxes
and vote has been received, and answer
that you cannot claim it elsewhere.
2nu. Is the holding a Federal and State
Office incompatible with law? answer,
precedent justiies it daily, and l see nothing
constitutionally against it. The prudence
of'so holding is sometimes questioned, the
right never. Yours truly,
LIP. OLDs, Attorney General.
The weekly standard., 1870-07-13
Randolph County,

The following IS the ticket for the Legis-
lature in this county:
For the Senate-B. B. Bulla.
For the House Of Representatives joel
Trogden and John A. Blair.
\ There are no better men than these in
randolph. They have the confidence of the
tire people of their county, and will be
rwhelmingly elected. The Union fires
burned so brightly in this county dur
nd since the war, blaze as brightly as
Put Randolph down for eight hun
tajority, =
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1870-12-22
TTFFIN TRIBUNE.
TEE WHOLE STORY.

Oh : res-I'H tell you the story,
The very words that were said;
You see the supper was cooking,
And was slicing some bread,
And Richard came into the pantry,
His lace exceedingly red.
And he opened his half-shut fingers,
And gave me a glimpse Of a ring.
And then-ob! yes, 1 remember,
Ghe kettle began TO sing,
And Fanny came in with her baby,
The cunnfnge-t bunch OF a thing.
And the biscuits were out in minute
Well. what came next? Let me see
Oh . Fanny was there with her baby,
And we all sat down to tea;
And grandma looked over her glasses
s. queer at Richard and me!
But ft wasn't TIL after milking
That he sald what he had 70 say
How was it, Oh! Fanny had taken
The baby and gone away
The funniest rogue OF a fellow
He had q new tooth that day.
We were standing under the plum tree,
And Richard said something low,
But was tired and hustered,
And trem5lsd, almost know;
For old Red is the hardest Of mixers,
And BHndle 50 horribly slow.
And then-let me see--where was II
Oh the stars grew thick overhead,
And We two stood under the plum tree
TN the chickens few up 70 bed
Wen, he loved me. and we're 70 be narrie'
And that ls-0b0uf all be said
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1870-12-22
A newly eIeeted Justice in Peoril

A newly elected Justice in Peoria
county, Illinois, gave the. following
marriage certificate a few days ago:
"'To the world greeting-Know ye
that John Smith and Peggy Myers
are hereby certified to 60 together and
do as folks does anywhere in the
Coperas precinct, and when my COM
mission comes I am to marry 'em
good, and date 'em back to kiyer &C
cidenta.n