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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

In DR.. Samuel Tylers splendid
memoirs Of Chief Justice fancy it ap-
pears that the Judge was an awful
smoker; he began to puff away early in
life, and kept on industriously putting
away to the end. Yet be had one Of
those delicate, nervous, excitable organ
izations which are thought peculiarly
susceptible to injury from the use Of to-
bacco. When he was eighty-seven years
of age, some one presented him with q
handsomely carved walnut cigar box a.
an appropriate present, which be greatly
enjoyed. While on his sick bed he found
his greatest relief from pain in smoking
He died almost with a cigar in his
mouth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

Look we'll to your tickets before vot-
ing. Cut out the Democratic ticket at
the head of the LEDGER and see that the
one you vote corresponds There will
be all manner of limitations and mixed
tickets to deceive. We urge our friends
to compare every name, and to work,
WORK HHn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
The grammarian's question as to which

The grammarian's question as to which
is preferable, "The house is building,
or THE house is being built" can be
definitely settled in three ways. In favor
of the former: The missionary is eat
ing; the missionary is being eaten. OF
the latter according to the eternal fit
ness of things), Johnny is spanking;
Johnny is being spanked. Immaterial:
Hannah is kissing; Hannah is being
kissed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

P.WRIoHT is the enterprising newsman
who sells periodical literature at No. 296
Main street, next door TO the ice-house.
He has become famous for selling the
very latest newspapers, daily and week
ly, and for keeping better cigars than
most people are in the habit Of smoking.
Call on him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

MASsFoRD, the well-known bookseller
and news dealer, corner OF Second and
Madison streets, has received the Josh
Billings Allminax and the Mast Almi-
mack FOR 1873. Both are rich, rare and
racy and superior in wit and humor to
those of last year. He has also received
the magazines for November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

A RADICAL paper published at Cleve-
land, East Tennessee, informs mankind
that +" No Pole tax is required before q
man can vote during the year 1872
The Poles will doubtless be pleased to
learn that they are so favored at the
polls in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
DsmoerntIc EleciOral TicAet.

FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
W. A. QUARLEs, of Montgomery.
JOHN NJ. FLEMING, of Knox.
Us. FOWLER, of Davidson.
FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
First-L, M. JARVIS, of Hancock.
sscond-J. D. GOODPAsTURE, of 0yerton
Tbird-A. L. SPEARS, of Bledsoe.
Fourth-JAMEs II. LEWIS, of Marshall.
Fifth-JosEPH MOTLEY, Of Wilson.
sixth--N. n. cox, of Williamson.
seventh-A. R. LANDLORD, of Humphreys
Eiehth-S. W. SHARPE. Of Gibson.
Niptb-W. W. MCDOWELL, Of Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

The Shakers of South Union, KY,
have pumpkin vine which measures, in
GLIDING branches, four hundred and sew.
enty-four feet It'bore this year twenty
five pumpkins, which weighed in the az
gregate three hundred and 6fty-two
vouoda
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

A little Danbury boy ran away from
school on Monday to go chestnuting,
During the expedition he fell twice out
Of one tree, TO the imminent danger o.
breaking his neck, vas licked by one Of
the other boys whose breath he mate
rally lessened by stumbling against his
stomach, ran a silver into bis knee, and
was bitten violently on the neck by a
new kind Of bug. When he got home
his father annointed him with the boss
end of a billiard cue, and the next day
at school the teacher escorted him twice
around the room by his poorest ear. BE
says that chestnuts are so wormy this
year that il don't pay 70 20 after them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

A man recently broke off a marriage
because the lady did not possess gooC
conversational powers A wicked friend
commenting on the fact, says: He
should have married her, and then re
fused her new bonnet, to have devel'
oped her power of talk" y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

TnE Clarksville Chronicle has just
closed its fortieth record year, which
makes it rank among the oldest news
papers OF the State. 1t is young and
vigorous in style and appearance, and
supports Cheatham with zeal and ability.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

CARL PRErzEL's VEDDER PRoGSosrI.
cADoR.-Still another humorous almi-
nick-this time in broken Dutch or bro
ken English, as you please-wherein
Carl Pretzel seeks to entertain the pub
lie. To those who appreciate the humor
Of such writer's as Carl Pretzel, Hans
Breitman, Oofty Gooft, and others Of the
same style, this alninac will furnish a
fund Of amusement such as they have
not known before For sale by B. Will
kinson, news dealer, No. III Main street,
near Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

" you wish to purchase or sell stocks,
bonds, coins or scrips, call at the Man
haitian Bank, II Madison street. Their
excellent facilities and long experience
at the business enable them to give sat
isfaction. rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
closing out.

In order to close up our business, we
offer our stock OF office and fancy sta
tionery, blank books, etc, at from
twenty-five to fifty per cent. below usual
figures, and we respectfully invite the
public to give us call.
~ GOODWIN 4 Co.,
At 36l Main ST., Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

KEEP it before the people that the
Radicals boast that they will control a
majority of the next Legislature, and
that they will gain political ascendency
over the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

Babies are cheap in the oil country,
according to a circumstance related by
the Tidioute Journal. A woman came
on foot from the village Of Triumph to
Facundas, bearing in her arms a beau
tiful babe two weeks old. She stated
that she was very poor, and would sell
me chila for money to whoever wished
10 buy It. A gentleman offered her ten
dollars for It, which was accepted, the
contracting parties going befors mag
istrate and having the bargain Legally
ratified.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

ALL citizens are invited to the City
Hall on Monday night next TO hear
from the candidates for the next Gen
sral Assembly, who are invited to at
tend. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

The largest stock Of boys and elil-
dreps clothing al lop figures, al he
Mammoth Clothing House, 2ss Main
street. corner Of Madison.
at L. STENER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

srRASeERs visiting the city should not
fail to visit Peabody Billiard Hall. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

FoR sign. ornamental and house paint
ing, 20 to A. F. Davis, PSI Second no
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

FAMILIES supplied with oysters at the
Appeal Saloon, Ia Union st. ls-wsT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

FoR furniture and mattresses at low
rates 20 to H. Marks, POI Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
EDUCATIONAL.
WATCHES.
GREAT BARGAINS IN WATCHES.

uAvF VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT
/ Of Geld ard Silver Watcher, some Of the
bsst in tie nsrkst, % BE- sold immediateir
called fcr within tive weeks. Alro f,, 49, II
sartment Of bpeciaclss Of the best kinJ - a.
50 7, NOEL, 49, Mar Sfr,.,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

Buy your wood from C q. John
son, III Poplar st., near Fourth. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

sHIFFIEo TAGS printed Just At New
York prices Al the PUHuc LrDorR
Office. at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
MEMPHIS THEATER

MONDAY, NOV, 4, 1S72-SIX NIGHTS
lil and Saturday Matinee.
Marshairs Royal Tycoon Troupe of
Japanese!
Joucleurs equilibrists. slack rope and wire
ascensionists. from the great Tycoon theater.
Osaca, comprising the most wonderful troupe
of male and female artists that have ever been
permitted to leave Japan. .Minagawa Gossu
and heavy balancer; Ozawa Una Ketchie,
wizard top spinner; To Ko-Fo, tight rope,
cross rope and flying bamboo equilibrist: Lok
Sof Bro, prestidigitator, trapezist, etc; Gang
Fitz Sarbro. the great Japanese juggler; Toro
Moskie. light and heavy balance. Co-Sarbro,
the beautiful boy of nerve; Tozo Ketchie and
Olinoske, the homeless boys; Miss 0naga and
Miss 0lozo, the beautiful Japanese ladies, will
appear at each exhibition, $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w ROBERT McKENNA = candidate for
Joint State Senator from the counties Of
Fayette. Shelby and Upton. Election Tues-
day, November s. 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04
NOTICE
PREMIuMs.
Notice to Holders of Premiums.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO PER-
~ sons 10 whom premiums were awarded at
the late Fair. that the following rule, pub
lished In tho premium list q the Society, will
ties will be allowed thirty days from the date
Of this notice TO collect their premiums, viz:
Premiums not called for within thirty days
AFTER the award, will positively be considered
forfeited.
These premiums will be paid at the Chamber
Of Commerce, 800 Front street. within business
hours, for the next thirty days
J. G. BALLEETiNE. President.
LKos TROUsDALE, Secretary. s s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

wLLErrs Billiard Hall. 81 Adams
street. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

- schools - salf rates
81 No charge for children under eight
years Of ars when accompanied By their
parsrts. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

FOR sEhAIOhS,
Fl. CLAY KING JAMES M. CREWS
PEYT0N J. SMITH,
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.
HIGH .. GREER, A. B. HAYNES,
LANES M. HARRIS, S. R. CANNON,
JoHN oyERToN, JOSEPH BAR3IERE.
FOR FLOATRR,
J. W. ELDRIDGE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-04

CONSERVATIVE TICKET.
W. FOR GOVERNOR,
John g. BROWN.
FOR CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE,
H r. CHEATHAM.
FoR CONGRESS-,
LANDON 4. HAYNES.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

In conformity with the ordinances of the
Town of Donaldsonville, will offer atpublic
sale, to the highest and last bidder, at the
Courthouse, in the Town of Donaldsonville,
by order of the Mayor, on
Tuesday, February 9th, 1872,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the term of eleven
months, from the 10th of February, 1872:
The farm of the Market House and market
dues.
The purchaser to furnish his notes with
good and sufficient security la solido, to the
satisfaction of the Council, and payable to
the order of the Treasurer of the Town of
Donaldsonville at his Office in eleven equal
installments, maturing respectively on the
29th February, 3lst March, Both April, 3lst
May, Both june, 31st July, 3lst August, 30th
September, 3lst October, 30th November and
3lst December, 1872, and bearing eight per
cent. per annum interest from maturity until
final payment.
Besides which he shall furnish bond,
with good and solvent security, to the salts
faction of the Common Council, in the sum
of one hundred dollars, for the faithful per
Torrance of his duties as farmer.
C. KLINE, Treasurer.
Donaldsonville. January 81, 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

DR.. Backenstose & Co.'s Cosmopol-
itan Circus exhibited here again last
evening, but owing to no announce
ment of their coming having been
made, and the unpropitious state OF
the weather, the performance was but
sparely attended. The boat bearing
the circus company and paraphernalia
tried to go down Bayou Lafourche to-
day but stuck fast short distance
from the mouth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
Tax Collectors Notice.
President of the Police jury
Town Of Donaldsonvill

Town of UonaIdSOnVlIIe.
NOTICE is hereby given that the under
~ signed Tax Collector of the Corporation
of Donaldsonville has established his office
at the Post-office, where he will be found
each day between the hours of A. NJ, and
3P. M. to receipt for the payment of licenses
due said Corporation for the year 1879. And
all persons pursuing trades or occupations
requiring license, are admonished to come
forward and procure the same within twenty
days from the date hereof under penalty OF
prosecution according to law.
PIERRE LANDRY,
Collector.
Donaldsonville, January 10, 1872. 3t,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

A citizen is going the rounds with
the petition which was addressed to
the Council some time ago asking that
the plank walk on Cabahanoosse street
be extended to the front street, and
is collecting the various amounts SUBJ
scribed by residents of town to aid in
the project. The work will be COM
menced at once, and its completion
will be hailed with satisfaction by all
who find it necessary to walk to and
from the railroad depot when the
streets are muddy,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

Some one has told us that the DON
jacksonville Cornet band will go to
New Orleans to participate in the
Mardi Gras festivities and regale the
sienizens of the Crescent City with
some genuine Donaldsonville music.
AS the Grand Duke Alexis will prob
ably be listener, it is to be hoped
their performances will be such as to
carry the fame of this little burgh of
ours far away to the snowy Russias.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

We have heard several opinions ex-
pressed in regard to the probable eff
feet of the recent cold weather upon
the stubble cane, but are yet unaware
whether the snow and ice really dam
aged the cane or not. When we re-
ceive positive and reliable information
upon the subject, we shall lay it be-
fore Our readers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
SPECIAL MEETING.

SPECIAL MEETING.
MAYORS OFFICE,
January 90, 1872.
The Council met in special session at five
o'clock P. NJ, by order of the Mayor.
Present-E. W. Mason, Mayor; Aldermen
Burbridge, Noel and johnson.
Acknowledgement Duffel, Smith and Le-
Blanc.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
The following bills were examined and or
dered paid:
Robt. Noel, So 90. R. j. Duke, So IS.
A bill of the DoNALDsoNvILLE CHIEF for
So 90, was laid on the table until the next
regular meeting.
Mr. Thos. O'Malley, the Contractor for re-
pairs on the Wharf informed the Council
that he had completed his work according to
Specifications and desired the Council to in
spect and approve the same.
Alderman Noel moved that the work be
not accepted until full meeting of the Coun-
ell could be had, in order that all members
might be allowed vote.
Adopted.
communication from Amedee Rougeau,
was received and read once and on motion OF
Alderman Noel was laid on the table until a
full meeting of the Council.
The Mayor gave the chair to Alderman
Noel, and offered the following which was
adopted:
Be it resolved, That so much of the resolu-
ton adopted at the meeting of the Council OF
January l2th 1872, laying special tax OF
$780, be and the same is hereby rescinded.
The Mayor in the chair.
On motion the Council adjourned until 4
o'clock p. NJ, Monday, 22nd inst.
A true copy: VIC. WILKINSON,
Secretary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

Owing in part to the lateness of the
announcement and in part to the alb
sence of the President, there was no
session Of the Parish School Board on
Monday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
Notice.
Dissolution

DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTSERsHIP.
TIME undersigned respectively announce
Il that they have dissolved partnership by
mutual consent. All outstanding accounts
will be settled by M. P. Sullivan, who will
continue the business as Painter.
NJ. P. SULLIVAN,
ian-27. RI. GREEN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

If the arrival of teacher engaged
is not delayed, the school held in the
building known as the Johnson Insti-
tute a short time since will be re-
opened next Monday. This will be
good news to those of our citizens who
dislike to have their children running
idle in the streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

Mr.. Reverdy johnson, the efficient
and polite mail agent on the railroad,
has our thanks for New Orleans pa
per. Though we had received a copy
of the same issue of the same paper a
day or two previously by mail, still
we fully appreciated the well-meant
kindness of Mr.. johnson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

The sunset of last evening was a
beautiful and refreshing sight, con-
sidering that the bright face of "Old
Soln has been hidden from us for
more than week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
ST; JAMES ITEMS.

A youthful American of African de-
scent, who manages to batter his way
through the trials and yicissitudes of
life under the unripe cognomen of
George Green, SIR, was arrested and
brought before Justice Travis a few
days since, charged by Mr.. Eugene
Toussaint with assault and battery
upon his little son George, a chip of
the Toussaint block. The assaulter
and batterer was found guilty of the
misdemeanOr against the peace and
dignity of the State and the personal
comfort of the chip aforesaid, in con-
sequence of which finding of the JUS
tice he was required to furnish bond
in the sum of fifteen dollars to keep
the peace for the entire space of two
calendar months, under penalty of the
severe displeasure of Judge Travis, in
official capacity.
Two elligerent sons of Erin were
one day asst week persuaded by Con-
stable J gseph Wier to appear before
Justice Robert Turner, of the sixth
ward, to answer the charge of assault
and battery upon some good and
peaceful citizen of the State whose
name is profound mystery to us.
Either from, the shame of conscious
guilt, or the lofty pride of conscious
innocence treating such a debasing
charge with scornful silence, or, per-
chance, from oyerdoses of that fiery
liquid yclept by the vulgar /" benzine, y
which impeded their power of speech,
the answer of the two Hibernian mall
efactor. was not possessed of evidence
enough ito establish their innocence,
whereof Ire they were required to pay
over tlk diminutive fortune of seven
dollars Tor the benefit of Judge Tur-
ner, Constable Weir and the common
wealth of Louisiana. After this in
voluntary tribute to the outraged
majestA of the law, the Paddles were
again Sirned loose upon the mercies
of the world.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

ats an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" as Conductor Bayley remarked
when the steamer Lizzie Hopkins be-
came stuck fast in the mud at the
railroad pier Monday, and all her pas
sengers embarked upon the cars.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

A notice from the Town Assessor,
addressed to the tax payers OF the
corporation, appears in another col
umn. 1t is in relation to the assess
ment roll for 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
Notice.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that l
will sell at Public Auction, at the Court
House, in the town of Donaldsonville. on
Monday, the 5th day of February, 1872, the
farm of the ferries of the parish that have
not yet been sold.
CHAS. N. LEWIS,
President of the Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

The regular session of the Ponce
Jury will take place at the Court
House Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
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Printing Establishment.
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And is the leading organ of the present State
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1t is also the Official Organ of the United
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The Union is firm, Jealous, uneompro-
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in all things. 1t is published in the city of
Houston, which has a populationof ten thou
sand souls, and is situated at the head of
navigation from Galveston, and is tho rail
road centre of the State, having five railroads
running in different directions-in length
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Terms:
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Pay in advance required when good refer
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

A list of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the Post Office February LIST,
is nubIished in this issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
ToHS NJ. CROWLEY,
SLA It Il r.

All yo1G performed in the most satisfactory
manner3and guaranteed. Especial attention
given to orders from the country for the re
pair of sugar houses, etc.
Addg&ss, S09 Howard Street,
p3 New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03
Notice to Tax Payers

Of the Corporation Of Donaldsonville
VOU are hereby notified that the assess
4 ment for the year 1872 is now complete
and the tableau may be found at the Treasu
rer's office for thirty days from date, for cor
rection. FREDERICK FOBB,
Assessor.
Donaldsonville, February 3, 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

The steI mer Lizzie Hopkins made
trip do gn the bayou in the early
part of til 5 week, but in returning
became stK lied at the pier built in the
middle of he bayou for the railroad
bridge, az was about twenty hours
getting pl st it. In consequence of
this mishs the Hopkins will not at
tempt 8 cond trip until further
rise of wa Ter. The little Tahlequah
is still the fonly steamboat that navi-
gates the bayou regularly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-03

MAYORS OFFICE, !
january %, 1872.
The Council met this day at 8 O'Clock P.
NJ, at the Courthouse, by order of the
Mayor.
Present-E. W. Mason, Mayor; Aldermen
Burbridge, Smith and Noel.
johnson.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and on motion adopted.
The Mayer informed the Council that he
had called the meeting at the request of