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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
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southern IIepatic Pills
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pranounccd BY three sIjlifM PHYSICIANS to
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Augua Il, 1871 -ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
Se'Cing Machines =!
COMPETITION DEFIED!!

We sell The Singer, Wheeler d Wilson
Howe, Elliptic, Gyoyey a. Baker, Weed
Parhanl, Keystone, Bilcs, GoM NedoI. 4.
mcricdn Combination, Darts, Empirc, Fin
kle d Lynn, ITjicor &c GUbs, ,cah compyete
ouijit, latest Improvements, all crtra attach-
meHS and case at $50.
The Igason, Folsom, We LEAN &. Hooper.
Barbl1an. e. Fduton cM outfI, iptDrore.
mcnts, all eItrd attachments and case at
s3S.
The Bucicye, Diamond, american, Home
Shuttle, Bristol pih outfit, table, attach
ments and case at $50.
The Common Sense, Ociogon, Banner
ant all oHcr hGnR machines ,oiH ouift,
hlnmer and tucker at S12. No ton ma.
chimes soR
4 complete set Of attachments for hem
ming fine, coarse and ,ride Jiuding an
material quilting, UcIing and ntaking The
ne1f f"r6, rVWHg and gahering, doing n
ray w'h boF'iRg 0togc,hcr H,8c 10 s,,ji
gny machine. only The complete set sold,
KNITTING MACHINES.-T The LouL
AT sos; The Crane nj 5i5 HE HpkLD.
Diamond S27 the BickJord, American.
Essich, Neic Harcu $40.
n H. h NJ -.
Whrn the money Is sent irjh Hs order
nc @ip ,e,H all freight charges prcDaid as
far az the Mississippi, or sent g. o. d ON
receipt of hay tie amount, anil chqrgcs
addcd
i. PERKINS &; co
81 Kug Street. Wilmington, Del
Nov 25, lS70.-1g.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

AN UPsETTTNG SIN.-Dr, McCosb,
president of Princeton College, tells the
story Of negro who prayed earnestly
that he aud his colorcd brethren might
be preserved from what he called their
"npsettin' sins.
'Brudder,' said one Of his friends, ut
the close of the meeting, you amt got dc
hang of dat ar word it's Jesettin', not ur.
settin'."
'Brudder.' replied the other, IF dats so,
it's so. But l was a-prayin' de Lord to
save US from de sin Of intoxication, and il
dat amt upsettin' sin, dunno what am ="
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
s25 TO 500 PER WEEK!

Made easy BY any Lady 10000 sold in six
months. The most rapidly selling on Gle ever
Invented for married or single ladies use
NO FEMALE CAN DO WITHOUT 1T.
Durable, Elegant Cheap and what has ALWAYS
been wanted and always Will Profits large
Rights for sale Lady Agents can make fortunes
Standard article Circulars free
Address BAyDASAH MANUFACTURING Co, View
ofE. Feb. Is, ls7t.-iy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
p a ~ AC a!

An Alternative aud Cathartic, or Tonic ami
Purge combined, for diseases arising from b.G
blood.
This preparation was established in 80, and
has now been prepared in iignd form Tor moro
than / 8 years. In January OF February, $40
another party commenced 10 prepare similar
article which Is inferior 20 the genuine, and
which should not be mistaken for ours. Ask
cgN, and accept no others
The Trade Mark or label Of the oldest and gen.
une is printed in green on yellow wrapper.
having also The signature Of +. Fahruey, " D..
Chicago.
OR p. F5hyneys Hsolh Mes,,ngsr gue
the history and uses Of the BLoop CLRANsRg ,ef.
timonials, and other information, sent free Of
charge. Address
DIR. u. FAHRNEYS BROS. 4 CO..
WIyn,sLoro, Frq- I'm County P1
AJAX for Dr P. Sahrneys Blood Cleanser aal
CLEANSE YOUR BLOOD
Sold by whulcs le and reta dealers and BY
GtLK ESON " PAtTIE.
RDmDcV, W.T. Va
Also, by J. " Blst. Bloomerv-Coorerk
Horn, Cnpon Bridge el Parish Timber
Ridge Frederick Conn. SO -Gu,~in ( Bra..
ttigh View Bruce CHS, "upon Sp.nqs m
Jericho, hampshire count. Nrst Vs-J u.
Mcdonald Capon Gidpc-~yduor Nruorad.
hanging Rock ooper, Horn & Garter. rlsasvi
Dale, hampshire county
THOS. RI y ELLIOT
Tr0rjDy Ay,a.
rn TO-,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
WIT AND HUMoR.

Slightly Sarcastic was the clergyman
who paused and addressed a man coming
into church after the sermon had begun,
with the remark Glad TO see you sir /;
come in always glad to see those here
late who can't come early Aud decided
ly self-posscssed was the man thus address
ed in the presence Of an astonished congre.
CATION, as he responded: Thank you,
would You favor me with the text p
Fredcricks5ufq Ne,rs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
1871

DlTTSBURG PLOWS-HHl side do. Double
III Shovel do. &C. &c, for sale % low prices.
GILK ESON e. PATTIE.
TTRUlT JARS Of the la tcst and most improved
I kind, just closing ONT AT reduced prices
GiLkESON Il PAITIE.
Sept %, 1871
DTRE Ciler Vinegar also, Puro Spices OF aI
kinds for PIckIng. for sale by
GiLKESON d PATTIE
Sept -, 1871
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

DS~ he took her fancy when he came !;
no took her hand he took kiss he
took no notice of the shame that glowed
her happy cheek at this. lie took to com.
ing afternoons no took an oath he'd nee
deceive ; he took her fathers silver spoons
and after that he took his leave.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

EY A young married man was remark
ing to some ladies that it was always the
women who ran after the men, when his
wife Indignantly said, "You know, my
dear, l never ran after you. THAT may
be- he replied, 'but you took mighty
good care not to get out of the way"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

A new England spinster says she
don't care anything for female suffrage un-
less it carries with it the right of max ing
proposals CT marriage
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01
SHOENAKERs, ATTENTION.
TO THE PUBLIC.
81
Is the Number

Is the Number
Sign of the Big Red Boot,
CUMBERLAND, MD.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
BE very particular to fad No. 81, as an
effort has been made to initiate our Red Boot,
and therefore we say TO you look well for the
number, which is 81, in large Red Figures
No other is genuine
s. j. EDWARDS & co.
GENTLEMEN Doors AND SHOES, of
the most fashionable style ard Of the best quail
~, made TO order Ia perfect ct guaranteed) by
S. j. EDWARDS & co,
Premium Boot and Shoe Makers.
april 81, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

"A Kansas PAPER, urging enlstments
for regiment to fight the Indians, says :
The service viii last three or four months
only, and will be source of health, pleas
ure, and profit to all who enlist
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

j. s. cRAIoES
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

What would this world be without
women A perfect blank, like sheet of
paper, not even ruled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-12-01

bkS- Mrs. Gubbins says her husband is ex-
actly like tallow candle, because he al
ways will smoke when he is going out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11

Mr.. Heller. of Champaign, bought some non.
explosive burning fluid the other day. His wife
filled the lamp and it went of. Mr. Heller will
probably marry again as soon as he gets we'll.
Mrs. Graves, the postmistress of OnArga has
been removed. because she didn't take any in.
tersst in San Domingo, and J. L. Parmlee has
been appointed. John used to own . spotted
coach dog, which is now in Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11
Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING,

REGULAR MEETING.
TUESDAY, Jan. J. 1871.
fressnt-Aidermen Vette, Duffy, Clifford, o..
man, McGinnis, Burke and Skinner
On motion Of Alderman Fisks, Alderman Osmsn
was elected president pro ten.
There being no quorum, on motion Of Alderman
F'sks' adjourned to Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1871.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11

That most excellent OF nonthliss, the PHREN.
ILLOGICAL JOURNAL AND LIFE ILLUSTRATED,
comes to us with the February number richly
frsighted with good reading. There is something
in it adapted to evsrybody's taste, witness the
following topics from the table of contents e.
W. Stoughton, the eminent lawyer What Can
DO Best-the Reporter; The christian" Church
or "Disciples" with twelve fns portraits and a..
compsnying sketches of its leading preachers;
Temperament; Physical Education continued;
The Evils of Chiguon, timely thrust at foolish
fashion; Homer A. King, the we'll known apiar-
ian; Brief History of Bee Culture; How We
form Character; The Right Soil 10 Till: The
Deuge-a death scene of the Bible The Pango-
lin; Decetfulness; Hawatha's Wooing; The
Mount Gents Tunnel; Homer Your Calling
Origin of the American Flag, etc. Our readers
all should take the Magazine. Price s. a year
single numbers, Boo. Address s. R. WELLS,
New York
Singles copies for sale and subscriptions taken
at Osman Hapeman's. Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11
ADJOURNED MEETING,

ADJOURNED MEETING.
TuEsDAY, January 10, 1871.
Present-Mayor Jones, and Aldermen Yette,
Lynch, Duffy Clifford. Osman, McGinnis and Fiske
The reading Of the minutes Of last meeting was.
on motion of Alderman Eiske, dispensed with,
Petition Of Paul lrion and others in relation to
sidewalks in front Of lots No. 7, 8, y and 10. in
block No. II, Ottawa North. was presented, and on
motion Of Alderman McGinns, was referred 10
COMMITTEES on Streets and Alleys with power to act.
BILLs ORDERED PAID.
Wm Curtiss. bridge act. sl2 20
Robert Heating, street labor, s94
WIN. Ryan. 3s4
JnO. NcCxrty. 39I
1hos. Frederick, "A
ThOs. kerrigsn, team labor, 37s
John McCsrtv, bridge tender, 1900
J. }. Boyle, health officer. 70 90
Patk. Ryan, supervisor, 45 50
mo. Nary, nuisance act, 500
Jn0. CSliattin, " l 81
Thos. Broderlck, - 30
mos. " hite. 500
Burke Heenan, Grape, &c, 10 O6
u. W. Alden, marshal 5u 10
W. e. Smith Co.. bridge act, "a 40
q. Hsckshaw 4 Co., lumber, 5e5
Strswn d Powell, la4 a.
lno. Msnley / Co. sundries, 90 OF
Jno. Leonard ga
!. c. Hathaway, health dept, 10 90
Jas DAILY. coal IA
Haberlin i Bro. =, nails, AJAX
Ottawa Gas Co., gas. &C.. IS I'd
WIN. Thomas, bridge act, 100
Osmsn b llapeman, printers, 1871 go
Ustswa :, Manufacturing Co., fire opt. act.. ~ 25
rrsu. WsNsi. 1900
Adjourned 70 Tuesday, Feb. 7. 1871,
Il. n. WATERMAN. CITY Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11

"THB WESTERN EURAL."-Althouxh not ,
farmer, nor Interested in agriculture, except in
the home consumption of its products. We canno,
pas quiet hour Hors proftably than with this
weil-stored weekly. We always lay it down
with snthu.is.,ic desire to tell the world What
We know about farming" But the Western Ru.
raj tells the whole story in practical snd inter-
eating manner It Is published 1t Chicago and
Detroit BY II. n. F. Lewis, At f20o per year
Nlsdale, .Nich, Busness
Single copies for sale and subscriptions rsceiv.
ed BY osm.n & Hapemau, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11

TIE ADVANCE has entered on the fourth year
its existence under most favorable auspices Its
popularity has increased with each year, and it
now stands in the front rank OF American rslis.
ious journals. 1t is abe, candid, and indepsnd-
en-. in its editorials, full and fresh in its church
news OF all denominations, very attractive in its
childrens department. in fact it embraces in ito
columns-Agrisultursl scientific, commercial,
and literary-a complete summary of current
news of the day, which, with corresr sndsnce
from sll parts of the globe, make it one of the
most complete and attractive family papers ever
published.
Among its premiums it is now offering the
Advance Chrome OF Henry Ward Beschsr for
every three new subscriptions. The Advance
Company Of Chicago are publishers
Single copies for sale AID subscriptions receiv.
ed by Osman Il Hapeman, Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-11

MERRY's MUSEUM for February is handsome.
ly illustrated and filled with good stories poems,
etc., for boys and girls.
Since this popular Magazine WAS started thirty
years ago BY the renowned Peter Farley, score
or more Of periodicals intended for the vouux
have been born only to die, or TO be absorbed by
their rivals. Merry himself has swallowed q
half dozen of them. The Museum is published
BY Horace B. Fuller, Boston. Terms, 81 80 q
year. Specimen, IS cents.
Single eopie. for sale, and subscriptions rsceiv.
cd by Osman s Hspeman, Ottawa, Ills.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31

tay ma Ja sNyer. after q full
examination decided the scheme not 9
lottery, md discharged the prisoners
They had net time to get out Of the
Court-roombe before they were re-arrested
on warrants from the County Courts
and their case will come before Judge
Stanley on Saturday next.
1t Is thought that the steamer Colo
RADIO did net sail from Panama on her
regular time, on the 14th instant, but
was delayed on account Of the non
arrival of the connecting steamer on
the other side, which is known to have
been behind time.
The raising of swine has hitherto
been prohibited in Japan, but recently
the Japanese Government, after due
inquiry, has come to the conclusion
that pork Is a valuable article for
human food, and has decided to en-
courage its production. Agents came
here by last steamer to purchase hogs,
and two hundred will leave tomorrow.
The brig Perry Edpnds will carry ou'
five hundred more, and the st. Joseph
three hundred, making one thousand
In all purchased by the japanese Gov
eminent, for breeding purposes.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31

"THE Ancient Cities OF Arizona "
were the subject of an interesting lee
ture recently delivered In Chicago by
Professor j. w. Powell, the we'll
known explorer of the Colorado. In
descending the canyons Of this river,
Professor Powell discovered the re-
mains Of the ancient cities inhabited
by a race Of civilized men long before
the invasion by the Spaniards. Sixty
or seventy cities existed in 1917, but
they were nearly all destroyed by the
Spaniards, and now only seven are
known to be standing in the hitherto
unexplorsd regions Of Arizona. These
remaining cities are inhabited by peo-
pie who still retain their ancient reli-
gion and many Of their primitive Gus
toms. The cities are built high up Oh
cliffs, the houses being placed on ter
races and on the sides of open squares.
The lower rooms. are used as store.
rooms, while the upper ones are reached
by means Of tree trunks cut into steps.
The houses are from four to seven sto-
ries In height, and in the corners Of
each room are ire-places. In the VI
cinity Of the uuinhabited and ruined
cities, fragments Of a beautiful ancient
pottery were discovered, and the walls
OF the rooms are still covered with col
ored paintings and hierogiyphics.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31
Dutch Wisdom.

A man vot sits down and waits for
good luck to come along, always looks
to me like de fool who sat on de parks
of de river vaiten for it to dry up, so
he could valken over nit de oder
side.
Many beeple spend much Of dheir
wages In der visky stores, and den set
down and fret bekaus dheir Majors get
along more better ash dem.
Pigamy should never be punished py
der law. A man NIT doc wifss, If he
lives NIT dem poth, ish punished peter
den any laws can do 1t.
Pad habits to q man Il shust like
flies round a molasses parrel. You
can't keep dem away until de article Is
some way protected.
1t ish wrong to pc in error; but ven
you try to convince oder beeples dat
your errors vas right, dhen dey pecome
toubly wrong.
Every clean bsrson washes his eyes
out every morning. Now, l likes to
find out how he gets dem In again.
If you could read der thoughts of
your pest friends you would soon find
out dat you don't got any.
The only mark dat some men will
ever make In dis vorlt will be de mark
Of dhelr poots In de mud.
liza man don't feel like laughen him
self, he should never dry und shtop his
napors from doing dat.
Riches vas one ding and religion an
oder, but you can't say dat you see de
two always togedder.
Nodings ever comes out of some bee
ble's mouths but bad words und to-
haeco spit.
Beeples vat will change dheir rell-
gion for de sake Of profit is better nit
out any.
Blenty beeples detest life because
dey vas too lazy to yorden for a living.
I pity q trunkard more den I hate
him, and a fool also.
A dead king and n dead peggar Is
shust de same.
A miser always dies In want-of
more monish.
Memory ish der food of old age.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31
TO THIS AFTERNOON !

LONDON. January 30.-Gambetta
ratifes the capitulation, aud will not
resign. Later reports say he has COM
mitted suicide.
The Empress Eugenie, after 4 stormy
interview with Duke De Presigny, or
dered him to quit her presence, since
he PERSISTED in urging her consent to
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of France.
BORDEAUX, January 30.-Gambetta
telegraphed to-day to Favrc, at Yer
s~ailles, requesting him to break the 81
lence maintained by the Paris Govern
ment, state the name of the Minister
whose arrival is announced, his mo-
tives for delay, and precise informa-
ton respecting the condition of Paris.
Demonstrations are made IN several
French towns against the armistice and
the mutilation Of France.
The municipality which appears to
maintain the most resistance has sent a
deputation to Bordeaux with that OBJ
jcct.
LONDON, January 30. - Bismarck
leaves France after meeting the Assem-
bly,.
The early return Of the Emperor
William to Berlin is expected.
VERSAILLES, January 3O.-The dis
tress in Paris Is very great.
The Germans arc supplying the first
necessaries from their own stores.
BRUSSELS, January 30.-Large guam
titles of provisions have gone to Paris.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31
Homo Finances,

The Commercial Herald, of San Fran
cisco, of the 27th, has the following on
home finances:
There Is a large amount Of coin lying
idle in various moneyed institutions,
and If the demand does not become
more active, the volume Is likely
to increase rather than diminish. The
altered condition of our business rela-
lions, caused by the Pacific Railroad
and Eastern competition, will not war
rant, for any great time longer, the
high rates demanded for the use Of
money, nor the exorbitant rents re-
quired by the owners Of improved real
estate. As we are now clrcumstanced,
business generally will not warrant a
higher rate than ten per cent, and be-
cause accommodation cannot be had at
q figure which warrants the active en-
ployment of money, 1t is suffered to re-
main unproductive. High rates op.
crate rs a check upon enterprise, and
keep in allegiance many industries
which would otherwise be brought into
existence, giving employment to
InOuShHua Vi operatives iioW hiotSot
less idle, and enabling this community
to be independent Of outside produc-
ton for many articles Of prime neces-
sity for which we are paying large
profits to Eastern and foreign capital
and labor, instead Of using our own
and keeping the money for the deyel-
opment Of other resources. Owners of
real estate generally decline mortgag-
Ing their properties for one-third their
real value, and paying twelve percent.
for the privilege. The profits on gen.
eral business Will not justify the pay
ment of sixteen per cent. for accom-
mediation, and %retrenchment Is forced
upon public acceptance. The sooner
we adapt ourselves to the altered con-
ditions of our business affairs, the
better 1t will be for all concerned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31
Tho Inst RniIroad Robbery.

From the Sacramento Record, Jan. S0th.1
Immediately after the receipt OF the
news Of the robbery of the mail cur on
the Dist instant, special officer +. L.
Burke left this city by special train to
work I'D tho case. He returned OH
Saturday Inst, and from him we learn
the following In relation to the matter.
The parties suspected had been arrest
cd on Sunday by citizens of Truckee.
The man J.T, Myth, not Wyath, as
was DISQUALIFICATION arrested, Of
f6red the parties arregting %, 600 to lot
him 20. His examination commenced
before Justice Plunkett on Monday
last, and OH Thursday the prosecution
rested, and the defense was commenced
by asking time until Friday morning,
which was granted. On Thursday
night Myth attempted suicide by first
cutting his wrist with a knife. This
being unsuccessful, he tried to cut his
throat by making two wounds, n on
each side Of the jugular vein, which
was punctured. The night was exceed
ingly cold, and this fact prevented his
bleeding to death by %congealing the
blood around the wounds. He was
found In the morning lying with his
head In n small pool Of blood, and he
had placed the knife under his pillow.
The finding of the money was rather
curious. A lot Of dogs had been play
ing under the platform at the depot,
and these dogs brought out some Of the
registered letters, which were picked
up by boys, who, while opening them,
were seen by a gentleman, who at once
took them to tho Postmaster. A search
was Instituted, which resulted in the
finding of a package of coin originally
containing $1,000, but from which $50
had been taken. About fifteen feet
from that package was found $4,000
In bonds. The latter had evidently
come there by being thrown through q
hole in the platform. Burke reports
Wyth's condition as extremely dan
gerous, his wounds having become III
tanned, and that the physician In at
tendance declared that there was no
hope of his recovery.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-31
6PARRoWS.

Little birds sit on the telegraph wires,
And chitter and filter, and fold their wings
Maybs they think that for them and their sires
Stretched always on purpose these wonoeriui
And perhaps tho Thought that the world inspires
Didplan for the birds among other things.
Little birds sit on the slender lines,
And the news Of the world runs under their
feet
How value rises. and how declines;
How kings with their armies In battle meet;
And all the while, mid the soundless signs,
They chirp their small gossipings, foolish
sweet.
Little things light on the llnes Of our lives,
Hopes and joys and acts Of to-day;
And we think that for these the Lord eontrtyos,
Nor catch what the hidden ~llghtnings say,
But from end to end His meaning arrives,
And His word RUM underneath all the way.
10 life only wires and lightnings, then,
Apart nom that which about 1t cllngsf
Are the works and the hopes and the prayers OF
Only sparrows that light on Gods telegraph
strings,
Holding q moment and gone sgsint
Nay; He planned for the birds with the larger
Old and Nep.