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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

How THE MONEY GoEs.-As the session
of the General Assembly has been drawing
to close, it has been rather amusing to see
the preparations made by the members of
both Houses to go home. There was one
noticeable feature on yesterday, which Ger
tainly has never TRANSFERRED before in the
Senate. A member of that body went TO
the clerk and directed him to send to his
desk ream Of letter paper. That quantity
not being on hand for the Senate, owing to
the fact chat to-day was the last of the ses-
sion, the clerk was forced to send down
town and purchase the necessary quantity
for the Senator lat the States eXpense). The
paper was subsequently wrapped in a neat
package and deposited beneath the Sem
ator's desk Until his departure. is
To the credit of the others it can be said
that nothing of this sort has yet been done
This is only one of the little "moths" upon
the public treasury, and one of the "ways
the money goes" . -
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Police CouRT, THuRspAY-Justice j. J
White siding following cases wer
disposed Of: II 5ss$ sgG g,E} sEsl5faf 3
Marian Lannon, assaulting and strikin,
Mary c, ,Perdue, wife of A. j. Perdue, hai
her case continued until the Sth.
iliiam Kelley (c0lored) using insulting
language to5and trespassfDg on the premf
sesna Edward George. was fined $5. .s.issyss
mary Green (colored), striking Margaret
Braxton. was discharged on account OF the
pialntif falling to put In an appearance. I
William Gordon, charged On warrant will,
unlaWfuily beating Augustus Landrum,
was nnea $5.a aa.g.st, 40 .rer. l.,g,g 7,
Thomas Donough, drunk and disorderly.
and abusing the police in the discharge Of
their duty, was fined 49, warned, and dis
charged. .-E II dlco& Eset}g T1ni- = 90 a
Swaney McGruder (colored), for having
in his possession one bundle supposed to
have been stolen, was sent to jail until
Saturday, to which time his case was COM
tinued AiA t1al 8,,:il W 'aj15s5 .ZSl
Abram Harris (eoloredg charged with
stealing % from the person of Richard Jeu-
nlngs.. Case dismissed, the evidence not
sustaining the charge. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

AWARD OF NTRAcT FOR FURNISHING
ARTIFICIAL LEGs.-The Governor, Auditor
Of Public Accounts, and DR.. Ell. l.. Thomas,
constituting the board appointed by the
General Assembly for the purpose, met
Yesterday to consider the various proposi-
tions for supplying soldiers who lost their
legs in the late war with artificial ones.
The successful applicant for the contract
was Mr.. James K. Hanger, of Staunton,
patentee of the Hanger leg. Mr.. Hanger
was gallant soldier of the Confederacy,
and was, it is SAID, the first Confederate to
lose leg in the late war. His was shot
away at the battle of Phillippi, June 8,
1851, and niue years ago he Invented an
artificial limb to meet his own necessities,
There are two or three hundred persons in
the State who will receive the benefit of the
act under which this contract is awarded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

A WONDERFUL CLocK.-A Philadelphian
has invented clock that will measure the
one tenrtho usandth part of q second. The
cinrk Is described as wonderful affair.
Pie TSe dial plate. Which Is sixteen inches in
diameter, is separated into five thousand
parts, and the indicator .reyolVes twice
every second. The. clock is set upon Ia
bic, beneath which The pendulum evolves,
and the 'ihtrieacy of the affair may be ilh.
agiued when the statement is made that the
Entire works can be PLACED in small cigar
box. The Government ordnance officers
have accepted the instrument Tor the pur-
pose of measuring the velocity OF; prolee-
tiles, l.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

HARD ON THE DocToR.-During the win
ter of 1s62-'3-a winter long to be remem-
hered by the Army Of the Potomac-our
regiment lay at Falmouth. 1t had been but
a few months in the field, had suffered Sc
verely in the battle of Fredericksburg, and
now disease, consequent upon winter
campaign, and especially severe ON the new
regiments, was making fearful ravages in
our ranks, +
Our faithful old surgeon, DR.. x, though
sick himself, was doing all that lay in his
power for the relief of the men, but, with.
the scanty supplies at his command, could
at best render but partial aid. Our boys
had, consequently, j." got down on the doc
tor" and had come to consider an order to
the hospital as a sure ticket to the other
world. ..s
Early in February, our corps (the old
NINTH was ordered to Newport News, and
from there, in the latter part of March, to
the Department of the Ohio, to join our old
commander, General Burnside. At Balti-
more we were detained for several hours,
and. in spite of the vigilance Of our officers,
some Of the men got most gloriously drunk
on board the. cars. A few miles out, we
were brought to a halt by the breaking
Of. the engine, and detained some time
for repairs. a guard had been placed on
the ears to control those who had imbibed
too freely, and the Lieutenant-Co Colonel,
accompanied by the doctor, passed along
the platform TO see that all was right, stop
|pfng now and then to give. directions to the
guard; rVne of the party inside, about full
enough To- say just what came into his
head, looked out Of the window, and, see
ing the doctor, sung out to the colonel:
"Colonel, p-p-p-put the doctor on guard.
dawn If anybody wiley get by him
a-a-a-live." a5ol ~ ils $ -.
! IT is needless to say that the doctor left
in a hurry, or that the incident furnished
Joke &c his expense for the balance Of the
Ioampaien.- Grand army Journal. 80 !.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

MAYo's BRIDGE SEVERELY TESTED
Mayors new bridge, although presenting to
the looker-on such a light and airy appear
ance, was subjected to quite hard test on
yesterday, in the passage over it Of huge
truck with large boiler on it, the two to-
gether weighing some 10000 pounds, drawn
by eight mules, weighing say 5000 pounds
more-in all $4,000 pounds, or IL tons. This
great weight, in its passage, scarcely de-
aected the bridge at all, and tested in its
transit in a severe manner the great strength
of the structure, and afforded most salts
factory evidence of thesmeehanicai skill dis
played in its construction r..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

KuxLiux N Chicago, March "a
On Monday afterno on, at Maquokete, Iowa,
while Colonel w, f. Carren was standing in
the post. office, opening and reading letters,
six men entered, locked the door inside.
and commenced an assault upon the colonel
with clubs. He was knocked down and
beaten so badly that hisiliie is despairsd Of.
The postmaster, who saw the. attack from
inside bis Office, cried murder, the citizens
rushed in ,and the wholecroWd, of ruftians
were. arrested. Col. ,Carren has been out
spoken against liq,ior-selling, and nearly all
the assafhnfs are loon keepers, ga:
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skating at Assembly Han this afternoon.

. JOB PRINTING.-We call the attention OF mer'
chants, clerks OF courts, sherifs, lawyers, rail-
road, steamship and canal officers and agents, and
all others having orders for printing, to the facii.
ties offered at the DISPATCH PRINTING EsTAB.
LIsHMENT for the prompt and faithful execution
OF all kinds OF Job Printing. We can furnish al
short notice Cards, BiL-Heads. Letter. Heads,
Programmes, Ball Tickets, Blanks, Pamphlets,
Tags, Hand-Bills Catalogues, Bills of Fare, Show.
Bills, Checks, Drafts, &C., &C., &c. Satisfaction
.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

THE COMMON WANT OF HUMANITY SUPPLIED.
Multitudinous as are the wants of the human race,
none is more generally felt or nothing ministers
more TO the physical enjoyment OF man, than That
which protects his feet from the biting frost Of
winter or the bis;erlng rays Of the summer sun;
and leather Is the best article extant for this pur-
pose. We would inform thc:publIcsgenersIly, and
merchants particularly, that q. III. CHALKLEY &
Co., 18th street. have hand full assortment o,
all kinds of feathers which they will sell as cheap
as any house North or South. 10 .-'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

VOLUNTEER CoMPANIEs-The militia bill
having passed the General Assembly, effort;
are now being made for the formation o.
several volunteer companies ofinfantry and
artillery in Richmond. The Howitzers and
Blues will probably. be at once reorgan
lied and recommissioned Virginia is en-.
titled to about 1000 stand Of arms from the
United States Government. Richmond
ought to have good regiment Of infantry
and a battery of light artillery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

SPECIAL GRAND JURY.-The following is q
list of special grand jurors summoned for
the term ofsthe Hastings Court which COM
mences on Monday next: William Smith,
Geo. A. Hundley, o. +. Weisiger, Alfred
Moses, James l.. Eye, f. I. Glasgow, Sher.
wood Carter, Gideon b. Ragland, Il. II. e.
Baskerville, and Jas. w. New. -..s
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FOR SALE ANB RENT.

I,yR RENT. BRICK HOUSE No. SG:
t. .f,,f 81 street, with seven rooms: one OF dEz:l
,,ns, desirable re: ideucrS In III" civ g..
r,lCK STORE on norm side 81 Main; neS~ecn
"a. sn3 ls,l, streets lately occupied by Baghy &
NJ, OFFICES under For6's Hotel.
sNaLi. STORE on 18th stteeS between nam
.,,,. .nry with 50 rooms above.
'tMNIl. STORE ami DWELLING below Has
Xtuss ia Rockies.
RlJCk DNELLlSG on Main street, between
a ,,,.Sr,s and Monroe. with five rooms and Kitchen.
NAIL DIV Filling near .fh and MafShall
.r.,l,, with three rooms and kitchen.
S'''''' HILL 4 GEnnTN,
Real ESTATE Agents,
,,,, No. lleS Main street.
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Skating this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.

Now AT THE DOLLAR STORE, sas Main st eet,
black walnut brackets, hat-racks, &c. !; Bohemian
vases, toilet sets, &C.; Backgammon boards, fur
nished &C.; iewelry Gets, let and gilt bracelets,
plated bracelets, SPAR necklaces, opera chains,
garnet sets, spoons, knives, forks, black bags,
photograph albums, &C. Under Campbelps pho
tograph gallery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31
A YoUNG REVOLUTIONARY PENsIoEER

A YOUNG REVOLUTIONARY PENsIoEER.-
There was Yesterday filed claim for bounty
land in favor Of a. minor child of kevoln.
tionary.soldier.., The soldier, attthe birth Of
the child, 1885, was eighty years old-.a
healthy, yigorans odd soldier. The child
was twenty years old Mt the date OF The Jaw
,Qs55) granting bounty lands to soldiers OF
the war OF the Revolution, and being o
minor is entitled to bounty land. It is
understood That but three claims of this
kind ahaEe been presented during the Hast
ten years Washington Patriot. !.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

The MECHANICS AND THE CITY ENs1.
NEER.-Mr. D: Fl. Alley, ex-vice and acting
president of the Mechanics Union. writes
to US to say that that organization has made
no charges against the City Engineer. The
charges investigated by the Council COM
mechanics. Mr.. Alley adds: sWhen we
do, we will let you know it by authority.''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

ASSEMBLY HALL To-NIsHr.-The enter
tainment, at the skating rink tonight win
possess unusual attractions, and we expect
will be largely attended. The skaters win
all appear in costume, and there win be q
revival Of that fine sport velocipede riding.
This tournament, or carnival, or whatever
it may be called, is the biggest thing out.
The proceeds viii 60 to the Pythian Hall
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

CoURT OF APPEALs.-In the Supreme
Court of Appeals yesterday writs of error
and supersedeas were granted in the fol
lowing cases: Rufin vs.. Commonwealth
Atwood vs.. Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, Commonwealth ys. John Marshall
Travis vs.. Scott after which the argument
in the case of Bergerman vs. Clark was COM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

For coughs, bronchitis, and consumption In Its
early stages nothing equals DR.. PIERcE's AIT.
Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. It IS. also a
great blood purifier and srength-restorer tonic,
and for liver complaint and costive conditions of
the bowels It has no equal Sold by druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

NILLsoN CoMIsa.-There is possibility
yes, proba bility-Jhat Mile. Nillson, the
Jenny Lind oil to-day, will visit Richmond
and give couple Of entertainments at As.
sembly Hall some time next month. Will
the hall hold the crowd? II Il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

If You want one or those Japanese silks that ara
selling so rapidly at LEVY BRuTHERs', call to-
day, you will not be able to get one until next
Monday. They are really beautiful article, and
make stylish, seasonable dress.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

THE RELIGIOUS HERALD Is one OF the best me-
dums in the South for reaching the eye OF the pub
Ilc The business men Of Richmond should use LIS
advertising columns. Office On Main street. OPP
posste Digpst Office. tf. s-a ar -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

NOTICE TO STRANGERs-You should, before
Wishing the sights around the city, 80 to ELLYsoN
& TAYLoR's,, NO. l1ls Main street, and get copy
Of WALKS ABOUT RICHMOND, which win serve
You as complete guide to all OF the principal
points Of interest in and around the city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

y tTuE CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL socIETY have
leased the upper floor Of the building ut the
southeast corner OF Main and 12th streets
and are fitting upa beautiful hall for the use
of the society ~ Sts sf1s x ~ ~ H.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND PosT-OFPIcE MARCH 30, 1871
One letter no address; Wheelright, Nudge
u Co., Baltimore, Md; Messrs. S. &. Watts
81 Co., Sweet Springs, Va. I'd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

THE WEATHER.-The thermometer stood
at ago at4 p. N. yesterday. The recent
cold snap has not materially injured tie
fruit, SO Far as we have been able TO ascer-
tain, though it has touched the tender veg
etables which had appeared above the sur
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31
i. FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 3l,s 1871 =.
AUCTIoR SALES THIS DAY.

On all public or tprivate sales Of Real Estate
made bet,oeen the lstof January and thclst NJ
July the purchasers pay the tazes for the pye-
sent year; but on all sales 6et,oesn tho first
day Of July and tie last day Of December the
seller pdYs them. ~ - -2Sz7 II ?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

LONG, SAWED, sPLlT.-Parties who wish q
really excellent article Of pine or oak wood either
kindling, sawed, or IN long lengths, would do well
to leave their orders st the office OF WATKINS &c
BROTHER, corner OF 9th and Main streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

The PINE-sTREETB BAPTIST CHURCH (Belyi:
dere) has extended an invitation to the
Methodist church in Sidney and that On
Oregon Hill to unite with it in the Sunday
school Institute, which will open on Satur'
day evening by an address from Rev. Mr.
Peltz, of Philadelphia. a. b. :i"a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

REPLENIsHING THE TREAsURY.-Sherttf
Smith, Of Henrieo county, on yesterday paid
into the State Treasury the sum Of 81, 0D.
Other sherifs paid in like sum, making. q
total of $4,000 added TO the balance IN Ia
Yor of the State Treasurer /:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

FRANK LEsL1E's ILLUSTRATED and Har-
pers Weekly to hand TO be had at Ely
son 4 Taylor's, next to the Dispatch Office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31
SIN Toms RaTI-F xsTENISG Con-,

!, ST. Louis: EAH-F AsTENI&G COMPANY.
:The direct and practical management OF
the business operatf Is Under the control
Of tMessrs. .Eynon and aiinfiigerode, Who,
preyiouss TO coming here, have been fora
number of years past cpnpecte with the
celebrated Tredegar Iron Works OF Rich
,uond II. ltotsts 1Snles,: II &.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

h Ehe subscriptions, TO- the new national
loan now amount to S45, 518, 900. The suc'
cess toS the Hundred millions OF i've per
cents. NOW onsthe market has been SO good
that secretary Boutwell, thinks Of soon 70.
suing thb4 " per cents. : 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

FEDERAL APPoINTMENT.-Iti is stated that
MIR. j. G. Russell has been appointed as
sistant assessor for the second district OF
Virginia, SIS Il. b. 49,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

Every one knows that LEVY BROTHERS sell the
Fruit of the Loom, the faForite brand Of bleachet
cotton, at shilling per yard, but there are grea,
many other bargains offered there which yol
don't and won't know about unless you call ant
see for yourself. 4rr..s.r .ss.-r-. F..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

u PrRsoaAI.-Governos Walker L., we are
,siad to saw, 80 far recovered from his late
aindisDositinn as TO be able TO resume MS
Official duties at the Capitol. 1853 n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

THE SAVANNAH RAILROAD. CONVENTION
Savannah, March 29.-Deiegates OF, the
General Ticket Agents Convention met at
Saint Andrews Hall, in this city this after
noon, President A. S. Barnes in the chair.
About eighty delegates were present. An
election for officers resulted in the choice
of George a. Dadmun,. of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad as
president, and E. r. Dorsey lot the Char.
fotte, Columbia and Augusta railroad, as
yice.president,j A large number of visitors
are in the city representing interests 1dentl.
fed with raiiroading. !.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

q SHIRTS nade 10 order at NOAH WALKER a
Co.. 1905 Main street. Call and leave yourm ea.
sure ,ir you wish something nice. A perfect ~
guaranteed. g..g .,ss -,.}> E n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

ELLYsoN & TAYLOR, 1llS Main street, are pub
Iishers' agents fox McGufey's Readers and Spell.
ers adopted by the State Board for use In the pub
lie schools of Virginia. z4.t ls4;! !.tfl Il, -. ;
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Skating rink open this afternoon.

Get our kindling and cooking wood.
WATKINS, I'LL Main street.
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II YOU desire to look handsome 60 to ALIENS
and get one Of his Mundig Hats, or "Yoa Know
How 1. IL YOURSELF '-at,' @N.t' ~ ls,tsfz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

INITIAL PAPER-TKE BEST IN THE CITY.-A
supply CT the Oriental initial paper, put up ir
beautiful boxes, for sale by ELLYsoN & TAYLOR,
lllf Main street.. II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

COOK LAUGHTON win sell at IL H., at vir-
( ginia Hall. tables, desks, counter, lounge,
shelving, &c. +
COCK & LAUGHTON win sell at 10 &. NJ. farnt-
ture, &c. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

What presents more genteel and neat appear
ance than to see one with new spring hat from
ALLEA'S? -, 5s.. s,.sa T.. ....y I'D
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Skating rink open at 4.

y The best and cheapest spring CRATE fuel is gu
Soft Coal. j. B. WATKINS, I'LL Main street.
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The STARVING MURDERER-The Fourth
Day Wsthont Food or Water.-[From the
Hartford CourQnt. Wilson, the murderer,
still refuses to eat or drink. He is evidently
determined to make way with himself
When he resolved upon his course, the
careful watch which had before been kept
upon him, was made still closer by placing
a Waterman directly in front Of his cell,
which is now guarded day and night, SO
that he may use no violence while fasting.
Everything was removed from his cell, even
to pin,, and he has nothing with him to
aid him in the use of violence upon him.
self. .,..-....'......... Z.. ..... 49, ..'.
| Captain BoteIle, the new, and really eff
| Gent warden, whose administration SO far
proves him to be the right man in the; right
place, told Wilson at the outset that he
should be treated kindly, "'',but,"' said the
prevent. you from. killing yourself; that is
my duty my position not only demands it,
but common honesty also.N Wilson says
nothing-not even to the warden to his
| purposes, but there is no doubt now that
| he has commenced fasting with the design
| of ending his life. Yesterday . lemon was
given to him, and lie took it. and it was
thought tasted some of its juice. 1t would
| alay his burning thirst. ! 't@1 1873 -
| To-day, II he experiences what he did
last fall when going through the same or
DEAL, will be his most fearful day. The
fourth day, he said, was the worst one oil
all, and he irresistibly drank water from his
| wash-basin. Captain Botelle takes certainly
the correct view Of hisprisoner's situation.
He believes now that Wilson should be
treated as sick man, and he will turn him
over to the prison physician, who may, il
he thinks proper, remove him to the prison
hospital, where, if the demands Of the case
require, a consultation ofmedical men may
be had to decide upon the right course oil
action. If the persistence to fast is main.
tanned the physicians will undoubtedly de-
eide to treat the patient as if be were in.
sane. and use compulSion to nourish him
This is frequently done in certain cases Of
| ipcapjtu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

A. A. ALLEN has all the novelties in the way OF
spring bats. - q. 50. - .rE lstst 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-31

The hest psper collar ever made Il the Marquis
OF Lorile collars. just received By II o. SPENCE =
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ENyELopFs furnished and printed az ". 10
a IS, and s4s0 per looa, At the Dispasch sinalhs
\ ,astahlssl,nsasst. 81 u $50
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Shirts and clothing made 70 order by e.
SPENCE & SON. Perfect &C, or no sale.