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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02
IN NEW YORK DUR
Bushels.
Average 2o cents-salt free
or duty moderate.

This exhibit shows the effect of the tariff on the
price OF the commodity, and tells who is benefited
by The increased price If the people now consume
as Is shown in the tables, $4,000 coo bushels of salt
per annum. and on account of excessive duties are
Obliged to pay 20 cents per hushel extra for it,
the government compes them to pay an an
nual tax of $l,2OO,O0O OF this 81 100000 goes
into the treasury customs revenue while
the balance (6,000.000) is paid by the consumer
directly into the Golfers of the salt monoposts,
The amounts giving the estimated CONSUMPTION
of salt in the United States are below the actual
tact, but low as they are they startling eXh bt
OF small species of oppression. 1t will be noticed
That the consumption of salt has greatly increased.
ihe principal reason for that is. that common salt
Is now used IN immense quantities as an essential
part OF a compositon-fertzer and in the South,
Where farmers are poor, this fertilizer is used al
most 10 me exclusion of expensive phosphates and
Suano. If salt were cheapened by the abolition of
he duty, 1t Is safe to assume that more than double
the amount now used as fertilizer would be con-
sumed IN that way. Competent judges say the
ohly erect 10 the salt monOpoliss of removing the
duty would be reduction of the prices and, of
course their profits, but that all the salt they could
manufacture would be consumed in the United
States, and the manufacturers would ra,Iizo q f,;r
profit.
IL we turn to others Of the necessities of
life we find that of fuel loaded with the same
exactons. Coal, which to us of the New
England coast, is as much 4 necessity as
food IN our long winters, is subjected to the
operation of causes that shoot up the price
to twice or thrice the rate it should bear.
The impending coal famine which stares in
the faces of the poor is one that is liable to
recur at any time SO long as heavy exactions
are levied on importations Of The article. In
Nova Scotia, at our very doors, lie immense
beds OF the best COAL which could be landed
at our doors for one half the cost of the coal
that we buy from Pennsylvania, were a
reasonable duty levied. And, as with salt.
the government would be the gamer in
duties. While the present rate is levied,
prohibitory in its effect, the treasury realizes
comparatively nothing. What the govern
ment fails to receive, the holders Of the mo-
nopoly realize. And what the holders of the
monopoly realize is filched directly from the
pockets OF the people
is 1t not time to discard the old world mo-
nopolies, and return to the wise and lust
practices of our fatherso
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WILLIAM H. SIMPSON.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, 500 year
within the year, $3.50; at the expiration OF the year
$500.
ADVERTISING TERMS For square. zone inch OF
length in colHmn $25 for three weeks, and % cents
for each subsequent insertion. fraction of square
charged as full one.
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The latest ghost story, is that of the former pro-
pretor of some blonde hair, who haunted the iy-
ing woman that wore it. Converts to the theory
are not numerous,
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Hon. David A. Wells, and the gentlemen
associated with him to investigate the subject
oftaXation have made their report to the New
York Legislature. The commissioners de.
nounce what they call needless interference
with personal property and show how absurd
is the system, OF lack Of system, which VIC
cali taxation. Historical instances are in the
report to show that taxation Of personal prop
erty has always been evaded, and the com
mssioners recommend that, with one or two
exceptions, all such property be exempted
from taxation. The report also shows that
by the nervousness of the present system cap
ital is driven out Of certain enterprises and
discrimination made against our own citizens
in favor of foreign corporations Two out
line codes embodying the suggested improve
mcnts accompany the report. The document
is attractin o much attention.
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SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address of paper
changed must state the Post Office to which the pape
has been sent as well as to which it is to 90.
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ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS and GUARDIANS de-
string their advertisements published in the Journal
will please so state to the Court
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Maine Historical Society.

The recent meeting of the Historical So
ciety, in Augusta, was one Of much interest.
Hon. +. +. Bourne, President, called the
meeting to order. DR.. True of Bethel read
an interesting paper on Indian dialects.
Rufus K. Sewall of Wiscasset made the report
of the subcommittee to continue the nyesti-
cations at Pemaquid The Farmer saws
Mr.. Sewall exhibited specimens of ancient pot
terry from the we'll known Shell-heaps of Damar-
scotia, and also stated that spoon of the wear
1880 ami cornelan stone with figures upon it.
(the work of the apidary) had been found near the
same place. Following this Mr.. j. Ii. IIacketon
OF Bristol, gave an interesting statement of the dis
coVery OF brick structure upon the bank of the
Pemaquid river and about thirty feet from fine re-
mains of the old fort. 1t is situated st above high
water mark, Is circular in form, six and half feet
in diameter at the bottom and when first discover
ed the wall upon the upper side was eleven feet
high, and upon the river side six and a half feet
hlshIthe upper portion having been destroyed
ana the C remaining part covered with earth to a
depth of six or eight inches. The structure rested
upon the ledge and was completely filled with
earth, spruce tree a foot in diameter growing
over and through it. 1t was constructed Of brick
SIX inches IN length, five inches wide at one end
and seven inches at the other, and three inches
thick. MIR. Hacketon also described the paved
streets found on the site of ancient jamestown. and
stated that aidavits of highly intelligent and re-
sPeCtSu cltlIeIs nae pcen taken, which SheW that
in 1898 or "a they had assisted in the removal of
one Of the paved streets, and in the filling M of
twelve cellars. These evidences of prehistoric
age, of New England, possess great importance,
and we trust the locality will be thoroughly nyes-
tigated by competent committee, and ibeir re-
suits given to the public.
Hon. Joseph williamson Of Belfast, read
an interesting account of the eclipse of the
sun, in October, 1890, and of an expedition
fitted ont by the state of Massachusetts to OBJ
serve it, Mr.. Williamson also presented a
history OF the newspapers Of Waldo county,
and of the Waldo Patent. ARRANGEMENTS
were made for a Field Meeting, probably at
the site of ancient Pemaquid, the coming
summer.
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Railroad Conference.

On Friday last the newly elected board of
met the Directors Of the Belfast road at Port
land, for the purpose Of conference in regard
to permanent lease to the latter. Judge
Rice stated, at the beginning Of the confer
ence, that his company did not regard the
lease as binding, but that there was every
disposition on the part of the Central Com
pany to treat the Belfast road with liberality
and to realize the best results to all concern
ed. 1t was also understood that the negotia-
tons should in no way prejudice the legal
rights of either party in the former contract
for lease. Judge Rice stated that the
proposition of the Belfast company to make
such changes in the road as the Railroad
Commissioners should decide were called
for by the contract, and that it should be
then accepted, was declined
Various propositions were then submitted
by the boards, the best offer of the Maine
Central, when the conference closed. being
$4,000 per year, and the Belfast directors
asking $4,000. A stipulation was made
guarding the interests of Belfast in respect to
freight and fare to be charged 1t as I'M
derstood that the propositions were to be
under Amusement, until a subsequent meet
ing of the board, or committees thereof
The best feeling was manifested throughout,
with sincere desire on the part of each to
meet the views of the other From the spirit
exhibited, the feeling is very sanguine that
the difference will be finally adjusted at an
early day. But very strong doubts are ex-
pressed whether u less sum than $40 900
would be ratified by the stockholders here,
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has come to the North to be Honizcd TIA
Boston Herald published list of the proba-
BILE events through which the all cononerino
hero is to pass during the week. 1t includes
visit to all the well known colleges, school
shlps' institutions, art galleries, &c. &C., that
are TO be found in and around Boston, with
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SAN DOMINGO SCENES. The letters which
we publish from this brevet member of the
Union, give pretty good idea Of its appear
ance on near view. From q very interest
ing and candid letter to the Boston Daily
Advertiser, we copy the following picture of
the rulers IN their hours Of relaxation and
amusement
The first cock fight which occurred the Sunday
after the commission landed staggered their faith
in the deslrability of adopting this people more
than any little thing which has happened 1t be-
gan at nine III the morning, and lasted till dark
Inc salient TACT, however, was, that one of the
chlet managers i'll the ring throughout was one of
the three cabinet ministers, who, with President
Baez, had formally received the commission at the
palace, only the second day before This was the
minister of finance and secretary of the interior
lt may pc safely said that in the role of cockgh-
en- including weigher and spur-sharpener, he did
not remind the commissioners Of anything they
tary Cox. This cabinet officer was ably assisted
NJ the weighing and sharpening by the Governor
OF the province and military commandment of its
,oIces. Inc crowd was dense, and in its yelling of
bets copied but exceeded, the widest stock ex-
chahge. me hghting was brutal the crowd in
INSISTING that victorious chickens should be allowed
TO PICK the eyes out of the opponents they had
the rest in demanding this Every Sunday wit
nesses such scene, and secures the same official
cOuntcnance.
The correspondent of the New York Her.
AID mentions certain other of the peculiar
customs of the country, as follows
The mass of the people are black or of mixed
races. There are very few pure whites. While
some are duly married, a great many men and
wthont g00 together and bring up their families
such mode of living damage the reputation nor Or
standing of persons. p'"''''' vi
Inc President is an unmarried man. yet there is
ho woman on caiieu Mrs Baez, and the children by
had been born in wedlock. go = " ''e'
learn that an American, called judge, who
was mere some time, and who has figured nromi-
mGhtly III grants, speculations and the annexation
scheme, adopted the habits of the country
SO lar us to take temporary wife-a little girl Of
n i3 which he paid the mother who is re-
:: month. mention these things only to show
Inc sense OF morality in this country.
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Republican, 3ouruol.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1871.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-01
ByI. SIX. BENNETT.

E3ECUTORS OF THOMAS BENNETT
- vs.. Jane N. Bennett. et al-A Spendid Resi-.
dence.-Under Decree Of the Court Of Common
Pleas.-In Equity.
VIII be offered for sale on WEDNESDAY. she
Sth March ensuing, o. public outcry; at the Old
Postofice, corner or Broad and East Bay streets,
In Charleston, at II o'clock,
One OF the most attractive RESIDENCES atthe
South, built by the late Governor Bennett for his
own use, Immediately adjacent to the Ashley
River, and In full view thereof.
This very fine Dwelling Is three stories high,
with extensive piazzas all facing the SOUTH Both
basement and attic are htted Tor occupation.
The plrlors are elegantly finished. both in the
right rooms In the Residence are twelve, most Of
the same being large and airy, with high ceilings,
besides dresslng-rooms and attic. Gas piping
runs through the entire establishment. On the
premises are complete and extensive outbuld-
ings with three large csterns and conser vatory.
The fruit and fower gardens are quite extensive,
and contain many choice plants.
The Lot measures three hundred and forty-e
(3iSl feet, by one hundred and ninety -four {l94)
feet, be the same more or less; Is q high and dry
fevers, aud is located Ia the northwestern portion
OF the city (the fashionable portion,) on Lucas,
near Calhoun streets, having to the east an open
square running from Lucas to Gadsden streets.
inducements either TO Northern purchaser de.
string an elegant residence at the South, In the
winter, or to Southern purchaser who would de.
sire on open and convenient residence for the
whole year.
Conditions Of sale-One-dlth cash; balance IN
four equal annual instalments, With interest from
date payable annually, at per cent, secured bY
bond with mortgage or the property. with policy
OF insurance on the buildings assigned. Pureha-
ser to pay for all necessary papers and stamps.
y y. q. !. nEMMfSG'sR, HESSESG' Executors.
ans-89l1 25-feb1, TO- TO- 20, ,23, 25-tnh1, 1913
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Hotel Arrivals-February rs.
MILLS HOUSE.

S. &, Smith, Baltimore; T. R. Boweles, Ten
nessea; R. j. Pearson, Knoxville; J. Paul Jones,
Philadelphia; c. E. Johnson, Adele Mcdonald,
Nellie McGrvray, Bedford, Me-; Mrs. j. ]. Ogden,
R. G. Jamison aud wife, George v. Neville, Nash:
vile, Tenn; Mr.. and Mrs. J. McIver, south Caro-.
lima; John S. Eipp aud wife, New York; Nr. snd
Mrs. Dakin, New York.; W. Elliott Johnston, South
Carolina; Ralph Elliott George II. Elliott, savan-
nah; O. D. Tltherell and wife, Boston; J. P. Ep'
ping, South Carolina.
PAVILION HOTEL.
8. Dibble, orangeeurg, s. c.; Ira Eaton, Miohi.
gan; John Burke, New York; II. 7. Roper, CA.
Roper, Liverpool, Eng; Joseph W. Roper and
wife, Danyer's, Mass; ". s, Reid, cheraw, S. c.;
A. Sawyer, ]. ]. Nersies, South Carolina; R. &.
Elliott. Havana.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
I'D. Aston, J. II. McCoou, New YORK; !. u
Derby ami wife, ". H. Bradshaw, 8. G. Garner
Aiken; E. G, Beach and wife, Miss Sally Beach,
New York; Captain Kenward, g. N. Wells, Bau
River; B. DeTrevilie, South Carolina; Mr. and
Mrs. 8. E. Williamson, Mrs. 8. 8. Dargan, Hiss j.
B. Williamson, Darlington; Carlos Guerrero, F.Sh.
Bppley. F. G. Rogera, New York; F. Emmel Ma
cbn; A. N. Macher lady, two children and ser.
want. South Carolina; 8. B. Dow, ". 8. Depass,
James Jones' Camden; Y. \. Hutchinson, Char.
lotte; Geo. Johnson, Miss F. A. Johnson, South
Carolina; E. G. Tison, Camden.
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THE STATE CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Court of
| General Sessions was opened yesterday morning
| at lgo'clock, his Honor ndgs Graham presiding.
Thegrand Jury. hayfn gsbeen called were sent to
their roor; The petit jures were called and the
Judge directed that Jno. Lutjen, petit Juror,
who vas absent on the preceding day, be c1cus-
ed, he having sent physicians certificate OF his
inability to attend.
A rule was issued retlrnable forthwith, against
N. A. Quinn, defaulting witness In the cases OF
Francis jenkins and Foster Edwards. The fol
lowing cases were disposed Of:
The State vs Robert Gordon-assault and bat
terry. R. W. Seymour, Esq, for the defence. Yer.
dict: Not guilty.
The State vs. Ann Johnson. Rule were issued
against two defaultlng witnesses.
The State VS.. Rober, L. Richardson and Edward
Sweeny-assault and battery. R. ". Sey-
mour, ESQ.,, for defence. Guilty.
A-nol pros. was entered In the case against ].
D. osterholtz for assault and battery and on each
OF the two cases against Thomas NJ. Dehoney for
the same offence.
The case OF DAME! Legare, for malicious mis-
chief, was struck from the docket.
The grand jury returned into court with the
following findings: Against John F. Charlong,
for assault and battery with Intent to kill. True
bill. The defendant pleaded guilty to the as
sault aud battery, and the plea was accepted by
the court.
Against J. W. Burges. for petit sIarceuI True
bill. Tried. r. ". Seymour, Esd, for the de-
fence Found guilty, aud recommended to
mercy.
Against Foster Edwards, for grand larceny.
No bill. .
: True bills against Francis Jenkins, for'ourgary
and larceny, against Benjamin Brown, for grand
larceny, and against Haskin Morris and Henry
Nixon for housebreaking and larceny.
The court adjourned at $50 P. III. until 10
O'Clock this morning.
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OXFORD, NEWTON COUNTY, Ca,
November, lsTo.
GgNr1EMKN-Yours OF the lst instant is reoeiv::
ed. asking my opinion with regard to the merit ITO OF
200 pounds per acre, leaving few rows without
any. The Eureka rows male three times as
much as those not manured. L had my !anu
broken fine anu deep, put the Eureka" deep IN
tcrtilizer to mix 1t with the soil before bedding
upon IT, My sandy land I had cultivated very
shallow with sweeps set to run shallow, SO as not
to break the small roots OF the cotton: MY sun
land gayes deep ploughing Wnen tne c9teon
was small afterwards cultivated very Shallow.
The Eureka" has paid me o profit at present
price Of cotton besides improving my land
Our cid lands from long culture, have become
so exhausted OF the Phosphates necessary 70
make good crops that we cannot succeed wen IN
raising cotton without the use Of commercial fer.
tillzers. The Eureka" has proved to be the very
0es' 'e''i'tfou Yours Iri truly. ' DAVID DICKSON.
We have abundant testlmonia!s toa VsG vIt nMr
Pamphlet Circulars, which we will be pleased 70
send to any one.
We have besn careful to have our figures within
bounds, and we believe any one who examines
them must be convinced that "EUhEhA "Ahh
PAY.m
The following are our terms OF sale: For easf
$50 per ton; for Warehousellen or Faotors' &c.
ceptance yable 1st November ueHt, $50 per toni
for Panters' Note, secured by lien on crops. pay,
Mddling Cotton, delivered ut railroad station
by lst November Is cents per pound VIII oe al, :,
lowed, and $50 per ton charged for "EUkEkA ="
For lower grades Cotton the %sua the nst
prices 10 Charleston, s. o., to which must oe ad
ded the usual charge OF ,drayage ana W0y freiglt
when required. Address
j. A. ENSLOW G. CO.,
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CRuMRs.-The Chlcora Cornet Band festival
is open nightly, &C the Military Hall
DeCastro, the great iliusonist and Yenfrioqaiss,
will be here dnMoaday next. 3
About twenty five work mules and horses will
be sold in front Of the Mills House stables, this
morning, at II O'Clock. -
Some uuchristian thief, on Monday night,
made OF with the hanging sign OF our contem'
porary, the Working Christian. Much good may
1t DO him
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Asssaon. sales This Day.

u. F.Aathewes win sell at tlo'clock, 1.-THE
Nils House Stables mules, be.
{sR. M Ma,ssssl & Brother will sell OF 10 O'Clock
at theirotiee, mules.
S1Laurss s Alexander will sell at 11o'clocs, OF
Palmetto Wharf, the bark Moselle, &C..
william Mckay will sell at 10 o'clock, at hls
store horse, furniture &c.
=. EaBowers.. win sell at 10 O'Clock, at No. q
Rntledes street. household furniture, &c.
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e-PARIsrAN DREsSMAKISq is famous, the world
oyer, for ITS matchless nicely and saste ; add
ttnnss Of our lady readers *ho wish to avallthetn
selves OF shassrylces Of traihel sdassc ccompllsh
ed 2arttsss aa. drsss,x may give their swofk tc
MadanS iuaiefs WITH full conadsnee tnher skill,
pom ptituds;shd abiIlts 70 ptsass5she isJMakea
nne French corsets to order. Her establishment
,is on King sTest, one 1dooeiaposes Wentworth
soyer the Dollar Store. 80
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-01
By HOLMES & MACBETH,
Auctioneera.

Unwilling AT MOUNT PLEASANT.
~ VIII be sold on THURSDAY, second day Of
March, at II O'Clock, In front OF the Old Post.
once,
That desirably located DWELLING, at Mount
Pleasant, belonging to Estate OF Mlkel,) having
nne view Of the harbor and city, containing six
rooms and all necessary outbuildings. Lot
measures IT'S feet on west or harbor front, by Los
feet on north line, more or less.
Terms -0ne-haf cash; balance In ono year.
with bond and mortage Of the premises; building
to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to
pay for all necessary papers and stamps.
ieb23-thm Wth4
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DESTRUCTIVE F1RE.-0n Sunday evening
last the house occupied by Mr. S. B. Dow, the
superintendent OF whann & Co.'s phosphate
works. at the Eight.Mile Turnout, on the NORTH
eastern Railroad, took fire, and was burned 70
the ground. The woods In the neighborheod hao
been fred by some incauttous person, and, the
wind blowing very high, spark was carried to
the shed Of the house, and set it on fire. All the
tools, comnhssary stores, &C.,. belonging to the
company, and stored in tue house, were destroy.
Ell, and nothing was saved but the contents OF
small Room.
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CITY FAI Rs.
= ~ 9 - as--s
i .hfSsahSs ThisspaS. =:

Iadiess Memorial Association, at Il n,
{ Medical Society Of South Carolina, att P. NJ
4sCars,ina Dramatic Club, at haf'past7 z. M.
Charleston Baasd of Trade, athslf:past 7.P. u.
Homestead Building and Lean Association, at
pm:
Pioneer Fire Company, at I P. NJ.
Knights ot;ne Tournament. q: p. M.
5eLandmark Lodge, at hal.past' 'P. II.
New England Society att P. N. %
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ByI. s. K. BENNETT.

BY /. y. H. BENNETT.
NHE EXECUTORS OF THOMAS BEN
/ NETT vs.. Jane N. Bennett ct sl-Under De-
cree Of the Court Of Common Pleas--In Equity:
On THURSDAY, the eth OF March, will oe sold
at Public Outcry, near the Old Postoffice at II
O'Clock,
Three LOTS OF low water land, but suitable for
building, fronting on Smith street, between Bull
and Calhoun streets.
No. S3 Containing SO feet front on Smith street,
by lQ3 feet deep, more or less.
No. 81. Containing 81 feet In front on Smith
street, by 257 feet Deep more Or less. 60,
No. so. Containing 81 feet In ffont on Smith
street. by 257 feet deep, more or less.
ALSO,
NINE LOTS OF LAND, fronting on Line, Ashe
and Shepherd Streets as follows:
No. /. At the northeast corner OF Line and Ashe
streets, measuring As feet on Line, by 146 feet on
Ashe street.
No. .. Next east OF the above on Line street,
measuring As feet front, by l45 feet deep.
No. 8. Next east OF No. OH Line street, meas
uring As feet 'front.' by l45 feet deep.
No. 4. Next east or No. 8 on Line street, meas.
uring 45feet front, by las feet deep.
No. 8. On Ashe street, measuring 4s feet 4
inches In front, by 100 feet deep.
No. 8. On Ashe street. next north Of No. 5,
measuring 4s feet inches In 'front.' by 100 feet
deep.
No. 7. Next north Of No. 8, at the corner Of
Ashe aud Shepherd streets, measuring 4s feet 4
inches on Ashe street, by 100 feet In depth on
Shepherd street.
No. 8. On Shepherd street, measuring 10 feet
front, by LIS feet deep.
No. 9. On Shepherd street, east OF the above,
measuring 40 feet front, by l45 feet deep.
All Of which can be fully seen by reference 10
plat at Mr.. Benefits otflce No. 40 Broad street.
Conditions Of sale-0ne rhrd cash; balance In
two equal annual instaments, with Interest from
date payable annually. at per cent, secured by
bond with mortgage OF the property. Purchasers
TO pay for all necessary papers and stamps.
W. J.. BENNETT, rvocr,or.
{. G. MEMMINGER, hAecu''ss'