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THE TAXPAYERS MEETING.

The called meeting Of taxpayers yes
terday wound up in t6mult that prom
ises to destroy the primary object of the
call. The homogeneous elements assem-
bled-Radical and Democrat taxpayer
and non-tax-payer, ofiice-holder and
ofice-seeker, those who had the best
objects in view and those who have self
ever in view-croated the greatest con-
fusion and uproar. Strange bed-feliows
were there to make things generally
lively. The real objects of the Citi-
zens Reform Association were I'M
folded, viz: to make war on the present
system of taxation; to make war on the
fat offices so as to reduce the emolu-
ments of the same; to elect men to the
Legislature who will represent the views
of the taxpayers on these subjects.
The eligibility to membership in the
Association is most Objectionable, SAVIOR
ing as it does of class. The taxpayers,
as class, can do nothing they must in
woke and invite the aid ofthe non-taxpay-
ers, who, after all, are the men who ere
ate fortunes and who enable the CAPT
talists to amass still greater capital.
The confusion at the meeting was wor-
thy of the days of the Commune of
Paris, because Radicals and Democrats
were brought face to face. Reforms
are needed and necessary, but the
method of bringing about the reform is
the difficulty. No council of fifteen or
vigilance committee can succeed. The
ballot box is the true remedy for the re-
dress Of grievances in the shape of oP-
pressive taxation. To prevent misde-
meanors in office the Grand Jury is the
power. If any officer in Shelby county
had violated the law, or had acted cor
ruptly, the Grand Jury should have found
bills ofindictment against such an officer
The Citizens Reform Association can
do little else than to frame an address to
the citizens Of the county and people OF
the State in advocacy of reformatory
measures. 1t is to be regretted that the
meeting yesterday developed so much
ill.feeling and bitterness. To succeed
in the effort to reduce taxes, it is abso
lutely necessary that the utmost una
nimity of sentiment should prevail OPP
pressive taxation is fixed fact; why
should there be any difficulty as to the
remedy? Nor is there any difficulty,
save when side issues are introduced,
issues on which no agreement or settle
ment can be had in all time 10 come.
We await the development Of this reform
movement with feeling of interest, be-
cause it is a movement in the right d.
rection, and is backed by many Of our
most worthy citizens. AT present il is
only necessary to point out the shoals
and quicksands that may prove disas
trous to the best interests Of the people.
The best cause may be ruined by men
who have private axes to grind. Let
none but citizens who have the conf
dence of the people be placed in the
front. The people Of Shelby county will
not follow Radical leaders in any fight.
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TELneRkPH COMPANY.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May l4.-It is the in
Itention of the administration TO trans
nit to Congress o.day the entire CORE
spondence between this country and
| Great Britain, provided the British gov
eminent decides to present the same to
Parliament A special session of the
Cabinet was held this morning, at which
it was determined to transmit to the
Senate the entire correspondence be-
tween this country and Great Britain on
the subject of the controversy growing
out of the Alabama claims under the
treaty of Washington. The correspond
ence is Of considerable length.
Mr.. Casey's successor as collector OF
customs at New Orleans will not be APP
pointed for several days.
The House Committee on Pablo
Buildings have finished the Seneca stone
investigation, and the report, which is
now being drawn up, completely exon
crates Mr.. Mullett, the supervising archi-
tect of the new State department.
When the message of the President
and Schenek' dispatch had been read at
the cabinet meeting yesterday, some de.
bate arose on the advisability Of settling
the difficulty, after which Mr. Sumner
advocated removing the injunction of
secrecy from the correspondence and
debate. He said that in England, where
the government was monarchial in form,
no such thing was known as secret dis
cussion. Whatever was said in Parliament
on this subject, or whatever portion OF
this correspondence was communicated
to that body by the ministry should be
open to the whole world. If this course
is proper in England it is a much more
desirable manner in which this contro-
versy should be settled. 1t concerned
not only the administration and the
senate but the entire people. x
The proposition to conduct the bust
ness in public was voted down without
division, and after an order was made to
print the correspondence for confiden-
tial use Of the Senate the doors were
opened. A conversation with many
Senators last evening proves that the
new basis of settlement will not meet
with universal favor.
Butler this morning expressed the
opinion that all the statements regard
ing the failure of the treaty of Washing
ton are true; that the mere fact Of both
countries having to resort to the enact
ment of supplementary treaty proves
it. He further said that he did not be-
leve the Senate would ratify the supple
mental treaty. Twenty-six Senators can
prevent its ratification. The Demo
cratic Senators are all counted against
it, and among the Republicans opposed
to it are mentioned Sumner, Ferry,
Coan, Fenton, Trnmbull, Sprague, Ham
ilton of Texas, Schnrz, Upton and
Logan,
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KSsosHi !, May 1.-THE murder OF Mr.
Mumford, an Old gentleman from Chi
cago, yesterday, while in his bed at his
son house, eau ses much excitement, No
certain clue Of the person who COM
mitted the dark deed has been discov-
cred. Suspicion rests on German
named Richard Kempskie, who has
been employed on the farm. He had been
discharged by Mumford on Saturday,
but was allowed to remain about the
farm temporarily. When the En- murder ~
was discovered Kempskie was missing
together with Mumford's watch and a
considerable amount Of money. The
alarm was Immediately given and hot
pursuit made. Kempskie was traced to
Racine and there discovered and ar
rested in bed. Mumford's watch and
sixty.cne dollars was found upon his
person. He has been brought here and
lodoed in iail.9 "a lGJIfNtrfEi
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McCeehnn. the Murderer.

HAMILTON, o., May l4.-Thonas Nc
Geehan, who was tried three times for
the murder of Tom Myers and finally
acquitted, and who was compelled to
leave here by the demonstration Of citi-
zens, returned here yesterday, and be-
ing in liquor, got into several quarrels
With those whom he supposed we're IN
friendly to him. To-day the following
poster has been extensively circulated:
HANnToN, o., May l4.-Thomas Nc
Geehan, the murderer, has returned 70
Hamilton and has threatened 10 commit
other murders. Shall he aud bis asso-
ciates in blood longer be permitted to
live in this community Every good
citizen Is requested to meet at the Court
House this evening at 7.30 o'clock, 10
take such action as justice and public
order may require By order Of tie
Committee Of Safety, Dated Tuesday,
May lith, 1872
Mcclellan is the man whom Yaiian-
digham was defending when he lost bis
hfe.-EB. LEDGER
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r.aus.rIaI Kxpos,,ion.

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,N.'.',s;,,,,,,. MA !, ,,,aa,;rc ~
~a hal, &c ,So Chamhar of Commerca
~ g IA, NJ. y Tv,ar.o,;no
49, oha;rn,an M Mansford a. seore,
~, .a,,o.,oa ,b., four bpnared and
, 49,, :, !; ssa.asI had been subscribed
49, H., ,,,as-aa and fo,,v.e;oht cornora.
-. :, =. ~ ssastaHu;dnaI. ~ n frIs
M n Na,.on rood Il n noner - az.
,,.1 1;;,a of ~ oh;aects and nurnoses Of
H. r~nos;.;on ~b;cb was adonted as
az an,;nn, &c ,ha mating slaa.
TLols,,lo,u;. .o.o,n,;o, III ID odonted.
paao,rol Tha, Tho sevaraI gentlemen
heretofore appointed to solicit subscrip-
tons Of stock be requested to continue
their efforts, and report 70 the cnalr rIl
MI our Iurn1, ~ commercs Friday after
noon next at Eve o clock.
A committee of five was appointed to
suggest the names of Board of Di-
rectors for the Exposition, to consist of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-14

Lizzie Douglass and Miss Leonora Busby
are postmistresses, The hat stand is in
charge Of Mrs. Moody King, Miss Willie
Mullins and the Misses Capers, and is
located conveniently near the door. The
admission to the Fair is but twenty-five
cents, and there are no demands upon
the pocket beyond the visitors free in
clinaiion, the contribution being under
all circumstances entirely voluntary.
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Fires I'm the Northwest.

MlLwAUKEE, Wis, May li-Settlers
from the aorth confirm the report Of de-
structive fires in the woods near Ke-
vance. A mill and surrounding build
iugs we're burned after the residents had
fought the FIRE for five days. Near the
town Of Gibson, Montione county, a fire
was also raging, and while the residents
we're trying to keep the advancing line
Of flames from sweeping their homes, a
little girl thirteen years old, daughter Of
a farmer named Engel Denniuger, was
burned to death. Her father and an
old Indian nearly lost their lives in at
tempting to save her. Appearances in
dictate that the east and west shores Of
the lake will suffer seriously through the
burning Of the forests during the present
season Fires are reported TO he raging
in Michigan. The captain Of the steamer
Winona, on his recent arrival at Detroit
from Mackinaw, reported the woods on
FIRE on the Lake Huron shore in several
places.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-14

The Cincinnati Commercial thus
iorcibly condeuses the whole campaign
issue IN a nutshell. cit cannot be too
clearly impressed on the minds Of the
Democrats that they are TO determine
whether we shall have Grant or Greeley
for next President. A straight Demo
cratic ticket simply means the with
drawal Of Greeley and Brown, aud Re
publican concentration on Grant and
Colfax, If they are nominated at Phila-
delphia. II it is the purpose to make a
triangular ight, Mr.. August Belmont's
expectation that Greeley will draw out
Of the contest is likely to be realized.
Democrats TINS having It in their power
10 elect or defeat Grant. on them will
rest the responsibility for the success or
failure Of the Liberal cause.
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MEETIMc.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

L,oursYILLE d EssHyILLE AID 6REAf sVVIh-
ERN RAILROAD. .
OFFIcE SUPERINTKxDEEf, MEAPhis Die ,s-s'
MTrrHra- TEnH.. May :, 1874
OTocKHoIDFRsOP THIS COMPANY. AT
- tsciins fbe rneetine Of Stockholders 70 be
I'D IN Louirvflle on the 18th prox:, VIII be
5ss-ed free from the 18th 70 the 18Th inelu-
i've, going, and from she latn 70 the In M
st,..i -. s.-ssrs IL The conductor 81 train.
N a JNO. 4. FLYNN, Sup't.
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If you wish to play billiards and en-
JOY the game, go to Willett's. 1t is the
coolest place in the city, and all the Ia
bles are new and of the latest pattern.
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Cno,ee Groeertes.

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Deyoto's, corner of Adams
aud Third streets. The best is the
cheapest" A. - BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-14

THE number Of newspapers wheeling
into the Greeley-Brssn column is as
tonishing. In the Southern States sixty
leading journals advocate the Liberal
nominees. while in the North nearly
three hundred hang out the banners ef
the Tribune Philosopher.
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The finest strawberries are 10 be
had at Fuchs. Al Jefferson street.
He receives them morning, noon
and evening, fresh from the vine.
63t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-14

The place to get the best quality of
liquors Of all kinds is at Vanwinkle's
saloon, 81 jefferson street. &c
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Me Malatesta, r. Luecarini,
A. Raggio

The amusements win be continued
until twelve o'clock at night, and the
grounds will be brilliantly lighted. The
best order will be observed, compe-
tent corps of police having been en-
ploysd for that purpose, Every provi-
sion that can will be made for the com
fort and pleasure Of those who attend.
Tickets, fifty cents-ladies free. GA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-14

BARBoUR's strawberries received by
Oliver, Finnie & Co, twice a day fresh
from the gardens. Leave your orders
in advance. 63t
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Play billiards on Phelan 4 Collender's
beyeled tables, at the Peabody. "a

To Carpenters. Builders or Con
tractors.
Twill sell that portion Of the build
ing at the intersection Of Poplar street
and Carroll avenue. which was injured
by the late fire, the purchaser to remove
it Immediately. Apply to
1WnT1 Dudley FRAYsRR,
GA No. Madison street
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Marshals.
Music.
Members of the Society in regalia.
Triumphal Car.
Hack with President, Vice President,
Treasurer and Orator of the Day.
Hacks with invited guests.
Citizens in carriages and on foot.
The procession will move 10 Second
street, up Second to Poplar, down Pop
lar to Main, down Main to Beal, out
Beal to the Park. sH
At the grounds speeches will be de-
livered by the Queen, Miss Leuisia Nal
atesta; Goddess of Liberty, Miss Louisa
Podesta; and Orator Of the Day, Colonel
Gus. A. Signaigo, and other distinguished
eloquent speakers.
Grand Marshal-John B. Signaigo.
Assistant Marshal-Fillippo Luccarini.
Orator of the day-G. A. Signaigo.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
A. B. Vaccaro, P. p. Canale,
l.. Perpoli, L Miccheletti,
G. Montedonico.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
F. De Lucca, Adolf Moni,
Lazzaro Podesta, G. Cristofani
A. Garribaldi, M. Provinzale.
GATE COMMITTEE.
P. Maggiolo, l.. Luccarini,
d. Rassi, p Paccini,
+. Cazzassa, G. Gallina,
L. Alright, A. Arata.
BAR COMMITTEE.
II
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THIRD ANNUAL GRAND PICNIC
OF THE
SOCieta di UniOne G FratGllalza Italiana
AtJames' Park. May IA, 1879.

The members of the Association will
meet at their hail. South Court street, at
halfpast eight am.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
The procession will form in front of
the hall as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-14

parsonage who offered the whole world for
a small favor, and the poor old fellow did
not own one foot of II. Now this casting
so much public odum upon Townshend
because she does not count tho money
right out and put itin some Jamaica mans
hands for safe keeping to build railroad
with, is, TO say the least, ungentlemanly.
Townshend is ready, willing, and what Is
more, able TO do her part towards build
ing said railroad. Now we see no reason
why Brattleboro should not start in this
grand enterprise; for surely there Is no
town on the line that will be benefited so
much financi ally, at least, as Brattleboro.
But If she does not start 1 am afraid 49,"
will pass his edict upon her, and old Wan
tastiquet will be moved in ahead of her,
and Brattleboro will become extinct. Now
when Brattleboro can show vote of two
thirds of their voters, as Townshend can,
we shall all begin to think they mean BUSH
ness. i.
Townshend June 10, 1872.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-14

VERMONT BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION.
The third annual Vermont Baptist State
Convention met at Brandon on Wedn9s-
day June 5, at nine o'clock, in the Baptist
church, and organized by choosing Rev.
w. n. Wilbur of Saxtons River, President;
Vice President, +. W. Horner of Rutland ;
Secretary, l.. X. Fuller of Brattleboro;
Treasurer, A. +. Sherwin; Directors, NJ. J.
Smith, S. Bigwood, d. Spencer II. Rust ;
Railroad Secretary, Henry Terrell.
Immediately upon the organization ofthe
Convention, DIR. Randolph of Philadelphia
was called upon to answer the question,
SIS there need Of a new departure in Sun
day School work." lie spoke for nearly
an hour, holding the closest attention of
the whole Convention by his eloquent
words. He said he could almost see the
dawning of a brighter day for Sabbath
Schools; when pastors and superinten-
dents, teachers and scholars, would all
all become fellow workers together to hast
en- the conversion of the world. At the af-
ternoon session, DIR. Gannet of Boston
spoke at length on the question, chow
shall we make our libraries of moro bene-
ftp and detailed at length the workings
of the Publication Society, located at Bos-
ton. Rev. Mr.. Ryder of Ludlow, spoke at
length upon the adoption of some method
of benevolence in our Sunday schools. The
importance of Teachers Meetings was
ably talked up by DR.. Bacon of New York f,
and their greater efficiency was made the
subject of an essay by Rev. Mr.. Glazier of
Montpelier. The Importance of colporter
work was well argued by some of the best
speakers in the Convention. During the
evening session the great question was the
vast importance of adult classes in our
Sabbath Schools, and how to retain them
there. DIR. Randolph of Philadelphia gave
as closing exercise, his three days exper-
fence upon the Sea of Galilee, in a half
hours talk that beautifully portrayed the
walks and talks OF our Saviour.
C. l.. Brown, Clerk pro tenn.
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RLRCTE.N'1 PRRsED B.vTs M
POPEL.ER g'UTE.

Mr.. Sumner has introduced proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, providing for an election of
the President by direct vote of the people.
No change is contemplated in the existing
tenure of the Presidential office, but the
amendment renders an incumbent of that
office for ever aft err ineligible for recollection.
1t is provided that the qualified voters
shall assemble at their usual places of cleo
ton on the first Monday in April, 1876, and
choose by ballot the President whose term
begins March 4, 1877 and that Congress
shall prescribe the necessary rules and reg
uations governing the election. Such an
election shall be held each fourth succeed
ing year. Congress, at season beginning
with the third Monday in the May follow
ing each such election, shall examine the
returns of election, which are to be duly
certified to that body, and shall declare the
result The person having a majority of
the votes cast is to be declared President.
If there is no choice, new election shall he
held on the second Tuesday of the follow
ing October, at which election votes shall
be cast for one o t the three persons having
the highest number Of votes at the preced-
ipc election Tho ofito of Vice President
is abolished, and the Senate is to choose
their own presiding officer. In case of the
death, removal, or disability of the Presi-
dent, the Office shall devolve OH the eldest
Head of an Executive Department and If
there be no Head of department, then the
eldest Senator shall act AS President. But
q l,; To-. oto at ba
IL congress oo Ill sess'on at INC ','e va
c"ncy siaii occur III 'io l ies'oo''''a' oin'e,
II sn"i' i'ioe' !" Jo'"t oU"'o'i'''h "Iu e'u''
rresiu'"s' VIM '""'. Sc W o"' ,,o
"'aihuer VI ''e u"oN 'e'" ~
not III sess'o at Una. "'i,e' !" S""'i W. oo"-
Veheu lniineu'a'e'y ior 'ne PURPOSE ny 'no
actlng freslueh''
Such, prlehy, Is tue proposition WHICH,
with some hodihca'lon, mas frequently
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VERMONT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
A special dispatch to the Springfield Re-
publican says:
The democratic state convention, held at
Montpelier on Wednesday, was the largest
since 1868. The feeling wa In favor OF in-
dorsing Greeley and Brown, and every one
of the ten delegates elected is in favor of II,
if their endorsement at Baltimore will
make their election probable. The dele
gates elected are II. b. Smith of Milton,
George IL. Weeks of Lyndon, w. I. Hor-
robin of Bennington, Homer w. Heaton Of
Montpelier, Il. b. Smallcy of Burlington,
Thomas Keefc of Windsor, George w. AK
en- of Troy, Charles J. Sopor OF Middle
bury, James ii. Williams of Bellows Fails
and Lucius Robinson of Newport. G. j.
Gleason of Montpelier presided. The res
olutions adopted were in substance those
of New York, indorsing the Cincinnati
platform.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-14

GEN. GRANTS LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
The following is the presidents letter of
acceptance in response to the official notiti-
cation of his nomination rendered by Judge
Settle, ON Monday;
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. -, June 10.
Hon. Thomas Settle, president of the ma
tional convention, Paul Strabasch and
others, vice presidents:-
Gentemen-Your letter of this date adj
vlsing me Of the action of the convention
held in Philadelphia, Pa, on the 9TH and
9th of this month, and of my unanimous
nomination for the presidency by 1t, is re-
ceived. l accept the nomination and,
through you, return my heartfelt thanks
to your constituents for this mark of their
confidence and support. If elected in No
vember, and protected by a kind Provi-
dence in health and strength to perform the
duties of the high trust conferred, prom
Use the same zeal and devotion TO the good
of the whole people for the future of my
official life as has been shown in the past.
Past experience may guide me in avoiding
mistakes, inevitable with noyices in all oc-
equations. When relieved from the re-
sponsibilities Of my present trust, by the
election of a successor, whether II be at the
end of this term or the next, hope TO
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WATERrows, June IL, 1872.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cnttln ShnnrA l. L mil G,rirn 70
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NEW YORK, June II. Flour steady; sales $500 bbls;
State S. sid6 %; round hoop Ohio Tao so; western
5sJa975; Southern sOd 49, 'wheat higher; sales
0s, 600 bushels No. spring 10 al 77 No. spring
81 Tial lain store winter red and amber western 90
@s2; white Michigan S2@2 H. Corn, steady; sales
81, OOl bush; per steamer mixed Western G3@65c.
sail do 60 i-2@7 tie Oats duh; sales $4,000 bush;
Ohio SO a55c Western SC 1-2a52c. Beef quiet. Pork
nrm Mess sl3 45al3 81; prime $40 10. Lard
dull at 7-ss9 i2c Butter dull; Ohio il@22c; State
2ia2sc.
CHICAGO, June IL. Flour unchanged and In home
export demand for spring superhne and extra at IS so
@G so. Wheat active and higher and closed quiet;
No. Q spring 81 % l-4al IS Ia cash or seller June,
closing at the inside figures; No. spring 81 81 lao
55 Corn in good demand; No, mixed regular As
l-4aI5 lac Oats In fair demand and firm; No. Ale
cash seller June Rye in fair demand and firm at "A
ais for Nos and 2. Barley unchanged. Provisions
unchanged, Pork sl2 aoal2 50. Lard steady at 8
a-4c; summer i-sc. Hams In pickle steady at colo
oents for wi inter- cured sSs l-2c for summer Bulk
Meats nd Bacon unchanged Cattle are duh and un-
changed; light sales; choice SO 5o@G 90 lac.
View York stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK, June ll.-Money easy at 4sS per cent.
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leave to him, as executive, a country at
peace within its own border. at peace with
outside nations, with credit at home and
abroad, and without embarrassing ques-
lions to threaten its future prosperity.
with the expression of desire to see a
speedy healing of all bitterness of feeling
between sections, parties, or races OF citi-
zens, and The time when the title oil citlzen
carries with It all the protection and priv
ileges 10 the humblest, that 1t does TO the
most exalted, subscribe myself very re-
specially, your obedient servant,
u. s.. GRANT.