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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01
ALEXANDRIA, Y A.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY /.

In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Scott submit
ted substitute for the bill decaratory Of the
act reducing taxation. in regard to the two aud
a-half per Ct tax on the earnings Of corpora
TONS which was passed Mr.. Thurman $ bill
for the regulation Of criminal practice in Fede-
raj Courts was also adopted. In the House OF
Representatives the bill limiting the right of
appeal to the Supreme Court was passed. The
report Of the Ways and Means Committee in
justification of Secretary Boutwell's transac-
tons with the Syndicate for the negotiation of
the five per ct. loan. was called up, and dis
cusscd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Hotel keeping ut Saratoga, last year. was
not very profitable, if the Grand Union Stigurr>
for the season may hc taken as Il fair exponent
1t is said that the result could not have been
produced by i0ar rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

One hundred and twenty thousand tons Of
Scranton coal were sold at auction in New York
yesterday. The attendance of buyers was large
but the bidding rather quiet. The following
prices obtained, show considerable decline
from last month: Lump coal, $3.50 to So, 422!l !:
steamboat do, $40 to $3.50; crate do, So,
- to $40 egg do, s3,-t5 to $3.50: stove do,
800 to si,l14 chestnut do. $50 to S3,4j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

The Congressional Committees are pursuing
their investigation into the state Of affairs at the
Gus om House in New York, and Of matters
i'm New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Mr. Greeley, after arguing against the nomi-
nation of Gen. Grant, says, "We do not say
we shall not support him, if he is again can
didatc for the Presidency" This, like the
postscript to a lady letter, is ''the pith of the
,,ottor''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

1t is said that it begins to look as though the
amnesty bill will fail in the Senate. Its friends
were not able, yesterday, to force vote, as
they had hoped. Mr.. Sumner made long
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

TIE L-NATIC ASYLUM AT STArNToN.-A
letter from Staunton to the Richmond VIII"
saws While here few days ago | went to
the Western Lunatic Asylum, and was much
pleased with the perfect ncatnc>S and cteanll.
ness of the entire premises. The main build
ing is situated ON an emcncc. commanding
magnificent view Of the country around. The
buildings arc of the most solid and substantial
construction, and when seen from distance
awaken the admiration OF the observer. They
are of the Gothic order of architecture The
grounds are extensive. embracing several acres,
and are beautifully laid off. The dormltorlcS
are well ventilated and heated by steam. The
rooms are large and commodiouS. and are light
ed with gas. In fact. everything pronotivc Of
the health and comfort OF the patients has been
provided. Connected with the main building
there is chapel in which services are held
every Sunday afternoon by one of the Staun-
ton ministers. This room is estimated to seat
comfortably five hundred persons. Every Sun
day afternoon the patients assemble IN tins
room for worship. They are very devotional
and keep the fourth commandment with
scrupuuus eyactneSs During the week they
apply themselves to work according to their
INCLINATION or taste. The women sew. knit.
spin and weave and the quantity of work
which they do in these different ways is re-
markable The men are not SO industrious.
You may see them at any time in the billiard
saloon or ten pin alley, or if the weather Is
fair. lettering through the grounds. They
seem to have an innate rcpugnance Tor work.
and seldom let an opportunity pass without cX-
pressing their anripathy. There is one thing
however. to be said in their behalf winch Is not
only creditablc to them. but reflects IN the
highest degree upon the management OF the asy-
lum. they are veryfobedcnt and submissive.
The great good which this institute mas
proven to the State is Dcalculablc. not only in
it immediate effects. but also in its collateral
bearings 1t has furnished good and Cheerful!
home to thousands of afflicted human beings
who without it would in all probability have
been thrown upon an unclaritable world to exc
out miserable existence as best they could.
Ia the last report of the Board Of Directors
this paragraph occurs
PLANTED as a grain of mustard seed. 1t has
grown in proportions until it now affords com
Portable accommodations for $50 patients. The
skill displayed in the management of this IN
stitution by Dr. Stribling is especially notlcca-
bic in its growth and present full development,
and he enters upon the thirty. fifth year of his
arduous duties with no apparent dnlirution OF
zeal to alleviate the condition of the afflicted
inmates. We respectfully ask that SG0.m'0 be
appropriated by the Legislature to meet the
wants of the asylum for the fiscal year
1911 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Some missionaries of the Woman's Rights
movement have arrived in Richmond, and are
endeavoring to get up meetings there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

CURIOUS ASSAULT AND RoBBERY.-We
learn that, while on his way from Washington,
few days ago: Mr.. Willie Bryan was stopped
by one Of band Of gypsies, encamped near
Redd's Corner, in this county. The man in
sisted on Mr.. Bryan having his fortune told !:
declining to do SO, the ruflian caught bold Of
the bride and attempted to detain him: Mr..
B. showed revolver, which had the effect OF
making the fellow run off. Mr.. Bryan then
rode on his way when he got to lennelly $
Store he got off bis horse and went in short
time after he got there man came in and said
Somebody drew a pistol on me just now.
Mr. Bryan said, Il did it, sir = whereupon
the stranger said, ''Well, let's make up" and
shook hands with Mr. Bryan ; while he had
hold Of Mr. Bryan hand, he drew brick from
his pocket and Knocked Mr. B. senseless, and
robbed him OF money, ETC.: several parties were
in the store at the ime.--HHLoro Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Anunusualquantity gunpowderis now ship
ped from the powder factories IN England, to
different portions of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

The sales of Northern Pacific 40 bonds for
January, by Jay Cooke & Co. and their agents,
amounted to $i,5l3, 400.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

WAslnSGroS ITEMS Charles Percy Alex
andpr, fourteen years old. son Of Colonel {. VI.
Alexander, of this city. was drowned while ska
ting yesterday on the Potomac river. His bo-
dy was recovered twn hours afterwards by
workmcn IN the Long Bridge.
\ portion of the tunnel OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad under Virginia avenue. rpnstruc-
ted of Seneca sandstone. has gwen way, bu!
the damage done is not very great.
The carnival committee Yesterday heard
sunday suggestions as to the details OF the pro-
posed fcstivity Among the new features pro-
posed, is a race between representatives of VA
rinlls nations clothed in their national costume
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Mr. Greeley desires that the project of erect
Ing statue 10 his honor, may be abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

February. This was one Of the two moaih>
iJanuary and February which were added To
the calendar by Nnma Pompinl<, when extern
ding hy these the number of months III the
year to rwcive. The practice Of RELIGIOUS eX
pia>iou and publication w!Ii:h occurred in The
beginning Of this month gave it it, name al
February. from Fcltmrr"--to purify.
The signs of the Io,iirc CONNECTED with this
month are appropriately -\parin- and Pisces.
for chill rains aud foods prevail but spring
hides under the lark SolS. AM! na'ur" prepares
to break the bonds Of ice when THIS fastening
month >haiI hav': passed.
Same Of the proverbs Of February are.
"AlI the months Of the year,
LurSe 4 fair Eebrlleer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

4 VIRGINIA BOND SPECCLATInN.-ln con-
nection with recent operations to damage the
credit of Virginia, Il case has Just come to light
the sequel OF which shows that it Is not always
profitable to trihe with the credit of great States
1t is stated on the street that about one week
since member the Virginia Legislature tcle-
graphed to speculative friend here to sell Nir-
ginia bonds, short. The enterprisng specul ator
acted on the advice Of his legislative friend in
Virginia, believing that something renal kablc
was to follow the ''poiut' or special lDtorna-
ton sent by telegraph. He sold $50, 900 \ If
gina registered bonds,at A., and after trying
for a week to borrow the bonds for delivery,
and not hearing any bad news from Richmond
to damage the credit of Virginia, he, yesterday,
acted on the theory that hope deferred max
eth the heart sick, and closed up the transac-
ton. Ofthe s5o.00O bonds sold short in this
transaction, 10000 were bong hit in at 53 and
the remaining $40, 900 settled at about the
same price. This Spectator, who by the way
is "a Eirginian, has found out that it cost him
about $500 to engage in the questionable
business of breaking down the fair name and
credit of that mother Of States aud Presidents
Virginia. We recommend these facts to the
other Spectators engaged in this same bust
ness, hoping that they may meet with the
same reward as reaped by the gentleman aIlud-
ed to ahoyc.-N Y EcpreSS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

TRICKS DiscovEREn.-rhc Davenport
Brothers lately gave some OF their psychic eN
were sadly dis;.rranscd by some OF the Cornell
University rs o te s,So PRIVATE letter snys M
of mind provided themselves before hand with
pyrotechnc balls containing phosphorus, SO
made as to ignite suddenly with a bright light.
During the dark sccapces, when the Davep-
supposed were bound hand and foot within
their closet or cabin. and when the guitar was
floating in the airand playing unsteady around,
the aforesaid students struck their lights all Of
none other than the Davenports themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

DEArH.-WALTER NJ. Cox, prominent
citizen Of Stafford county, died at the residence
of his brotherin-aw, Mr.. William II. Montjoy.
in Prince William county, on Friday morning
last, of chronic diarrhna Mr.. Cox had been
in delicate health for year past but was able
to attend to business until suddenly attacked
on Tuesday last. Mr.. Cox was sober, useful
citizen, having filled several important offices
in his county, and gentleman Of good educa-
ton and acknowledged Intelligence He was
formerly connected with the old Democratic
Recorder, and was known as an easy and grace
full writer. The loss of Mr. Cox will be long
tclt in the community in which he lived, and
we will pay to him the highest Of all tributes,
"an honest man the noblcst work Of God. :
ErelclllI:sinra Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

ANOTHER CnASGE-Wc are informed thai
one of the two most distinguished Unitarian
clergymen of this city (who>e name we are not
now permitted to mcntionj is about to abandon
that ecclesiastical connection and take refuge
in the Episcopal Church. This vii! be an al
most fatal blow to the prospects of that dcnon-
ination in this part OF the country. The detec,
ton of Dr. OSgood was never regarded Il
serious loss by those who had tasted the flavor
of what our reviewer once called his moral
mu>h and the more recent Topping of Hep
worth, despite ali his efforts to give the same
an ecclesiastical 81 gnifcance. are Justly esteem.
ed the mere Misunderstanding OF pulpit
batherskite. But the detection to which we
have yentured to allude is a DETECTION Of one
of the very pillars of this particular Zion,
which cannot fill to have Il momcntous effect
upon those with whom he has hitherto wor-
shipped -Ncw lorh: World
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

TIE CHOLERA N Europe. It's PDnr S
Ch,rkrI There HOW >crn< 10 he FAR h"!"
that the ;u!varc uf the cholera has been
checked. We have heard little ii lis ravag,.-
Of late in Ru%~ia and IL" ncw< this morning
from Enn,tantiuoplr that tn" disease has s
appe&rcd IN that Gig. is very cnro''rag g.
Dsrir.g 'uSt September and ;hc latter part IN
August il will be- remembered. western f.u-
rope WAS threatened by al advance u the de-
<trnvsr in two directions, one routc beng ir"!E
uhrrson Russia. to Moscow. and thence ~
WAY OF korig~hrrg Dullzc, aud Stcttim. III
Prussia. 10 iIa,n burg. whence W" feared H.
emrrarion 70 this cry the southern route wn,
from from Emerson by WY OF DcbrcrZin. AMI
Vienna. in Austria. 10 southern Germany ami
Frarre Neither of these cour>es OF the d.
scasr included CnnStantinop!c but the TACT that
il was raging there endangered al the Nictltrr-
ranran ports Of Europe, aud lis disappcarancc
proves apparcutly. that the NlrSe Of the pin
yur in Asia, whence it reached the Bo>phorl>.
has Lccu exhausted Tins Sollrcc was the
same as thai from which the cholera
crossed the Black Sea 10 Emerson, III Rus
sa. II came from h" East and tcucnc.i
the f.,rxine ut Trcfzond. This place
is due east from ComStartlnop'c. and the di-
sc:se has probably nearly disappeared thcre.
also: with their commercial relations. i: could
| halily exist in one place and no. in the orhr:.
OF course. the fact that the >ourca Of the c"i
era is thus exhausted Is not positive evidence
| tina; We shall escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

\ REIIc.-Mr. T. Il. kenpr: Of this city,
on yesterday exhibited to us a medal which
would be Of great value to Il numsnlatiSt. 1t
was solid silver medal some two inches and
Il half in diameter, stricken by the Art lni"n
of London in comcmoration of the erection Of
the banqucting hall in London in 1866, Of
which the famous Jnigo Jones was the arrhi-
tcct. The medal contains on its diverse side II
medallion of Jones in relief, with the name in
Roman capitals The reverse bears in relief Il
representation Of the building, and the words
Banqucung House, Whitehall, 1866, and on
the edge the words Art Union Of London,
1919. The medal is curiosity its way. and
the wonder is how it ever found its way to this
place -NmtoH lWyinirn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

\ Pes SKETCH The Hon. Mr.. Smpp. the
representative from the sixth district Of Illinois,
is becoming quite notorious Mary Coleman
Ane> the Washington correspondent of the
independent. gives Il personal sketch OF Nlr.
Smapp. from which We quote: He is II tall.
angular hiooalcS>- looking man. with the tai
mw-canic complexion peculiar to miaSmatic
REGIONS. where malaria >apS out the warm. llch
life. and >npp!ant> it with its own yellow hue.
lie has still white hair. ,lcep.<ct eyes, Il tight
shut mnulh--Scvcrc enough To bite a NAL head
uff' at Il single bite His appearance is pugna-
rnllS his manner 'bllmptlous yet be has Il
full clear voice and sufficient dignity of pres
cnc,. to have impressed the House in his favor
in this his initial speech had it been in him so
to do Indeed. he chose TO be bomba>:ic, vlll
gar and disgusting. He treated the House Of
Representatives ana the ladies in the galleries
10 display Of hutfonuery that wnn:l have
been crcitab!c 10 Il circus clown III Il sawuSt
ring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Mr. Chisholm, while out hunting near Ham
over Courthouse, Yesterday, found an old man
named Gallaler lying dead on the side Of the
path. lie lett the Courthouse Monday even
Ing last on his way home. He had been
drinking, and it is thought he fell, aud being
unable 10 rise, was frozen to death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

The farm Of Washington Swr-p". dccea."'i.
lying hear Swonpc depot. on the Chesapeake
Il Ghio railroad conlainin" I'll acres. has i"'rl
sold for $50 per acre. l'urcha>er.C X. Mason.
contractor on the chesapeake K ONO Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Francis p. BIAIE-'lhe venerable Francis
p Blair Sr. and his vile. occasionally take n
walk oi' several squares from their residence om
Pennsylvania avenue. near Seventeenth street.
Washington. always attract con>l.crahI" at
ten:ion. Nlr. Blair j. now nearly cghty-"n"
years Of age and Mrs Blair is a few year,
Younger. 1'hcy walk with tie aid oi tail cane
or slaves about five feet in height >urnoun'rl
with brass knobs. cong very slowly. Af.
Blair looks quite tccI,tc. while Mrs. Blair car
ri..s hrr n.r Remarkably Wcll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

4 New PRoDUCTioN.-The National Re-
publican has its attention called, by Mr.. Wm.
D. Kelley. to an article not now produced IN
this country, but which it is asserted BY the
Pennsylvania representative. Is especially adapt
cd to the climate and soil Of East Virginia.
North Carolina and the belt of country west
ward from these States This article is the
licor;cc root, which is now mainly imported
from Spain, Italy. Sicily. and the southern
parts of France, and is one Of the most proita-
bile articles of culture in those countries From
ten to twelve million pounds are imported an
nually into this country, cit her in the crude or
manufactured state It is largely used III the
manufacture Of tobacco and for medica pur-
poses and some few arc engaged in making it
into paste formerly obtained entirely from Eu-
rope. The duty on manufactured licorce is
now small and this should be maintained,
while the rough article should be sufficiently
taxed to encourage our farmers to engage in its
cultivation. The root is grown in the south
ern portions of England. and is said to yield
5000 to the acre Mr.. Kelley thinks it would
Weld much more proftablv here. The root is
worth from five to ten cents per pound. accord
ing to qualty-three pounds Of the root being
used to make one pound of paste necessary to
the manufacture OF tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

WOODEN NAILS. A little matter cur"l>, =
illustrates the Influence of opening ur of tie
Far East upon the nations Of the West. Wo d.
en- nails. As everybody knows who has eve:
knocked tca-chc>t to pieces. nr carefully cX-
amincl any piece of Oriental joiner work. ~"
in common ,iSe in China. Japan. ard liinios
tan ana now with the Increasing inlr!colir>"
of the United States with the TWO former
countries. the w"odcn nail is actually. 70 Il Ger
tain extent. driving the con'mon iron ma! on
of use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

How CoLoEED MEN ARE TREATED N
PnlIApELplIlA--A colorrd man writes to
Eoruey as i,iIowS:
The case Of Mr. Douglas Fred. at st.
Louis is not an isolated one. nor alone worthy
OF attention. Not week ago in this city Il
gentleman of culture. education. and character,
who has enjoyed abroad al the privileges o:a
traveller a.,d guest. was refused Il ticket to the
tnmily circle Of the Academy. Not three
weeks a-o the committee which waited ON the
President from this city in behalf of Mr. Sum
uer bill were refused accommodations ut the
depot restaurant in Washington. and only sue.
ccclcd in being entertained by insisting upon
Just treatment 1t has scarcely been three
months since the Secretary OF the American
Legation at Port-all Prince, the Rev. j. Ihco-
dorc Holly, with his wife and three children, were
refused state room on the steamer running
hrtwccn New Haven aud New York city. Some
Christian friends Of Mr Holly in this city in
vi:ed him. IN the earnesfne>> OF their MISSION
AIRY zeal. TO be their guest, and then placed
him at sccnnd table !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Miss Mamie i!ENDEKSI ,tnil.htcr of III"
late Bicllard Henderson, living near llaiItnwn
lett By rail Oh Yesterday. for New York, from
whence The will take :. vessel for Brazil. Sruth
America. where she viii he employed a.
Missionary. or in thc Missionary w':k. under
the Presbyterian Board. lSoushcrnJ. Rev. W.
Hopkins "i this pace, ACCOMPANIES. as h Tar
as New York She j. certainly lady Ot n'rv"
Ieayine rs she Goes Il home ol aifiu.uc: wih
dearly attached friends 10 labor for the spirit
ual GOOD Of those il Tar of land. -.Shrph'"h-
turn Regisf,r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

TIE HOMESTEAD LAw.-Wc believe that
with single exception all the circuit Judges III
the State who have had occasion to pass upon
the homestead law have pronounced that lea.
tllre of it which is termed RETROSPECTIVE Il
violation of the Constitution Of the United
States. The Supreme Court Of Appeals OF
Iirginia has never decided Il case involving this
point. On the 18th Of March next this court
will, we understand. commence the hearing OF
appeals 10 the cases arising under that act, and
will then and thereafter hear the argument in
every such case We do not know what ques
tions are raised in the several cl>cS Perhaps
the one mentioned above is the most lmpDr-
tant.-Rich Dis
PAIRING-The following ridiculous incident
in which Senator Lewis. Of this State, was Il
prominent actor, occurred in the Senate OF the
Inited Suites, last Friday:
The question was on the adoption Of Sum
ner's civil rights bill as an amendment to Nor
ton resolution for adjournment. and when
Mr. Lewis 5 maine was called he said
am paired with the Senator from kcntuc-
ky Mr. Davis.
Mr. Conkling-Which way would the Sena-
tor vote and the Senator from Kentucky vote :?
Laughter.
,Mr. Lewis should vote may. Laugh
ter.
Nlr: Morton-'rhe Senator from Kentucky
would vote the same way. Laughter. I
A 'conscience' drop of 800, from New
York. fell into the |. ). Treasury, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

A conscience drop of 800, from New
York. fell into the [. S. Treasury, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

The Count DE PARIS-Edwin de Leon
publishes in Appleton Journal sketch of the
Count dc Paris, whose travelling companion he
CHANGED to be in the year 1850. The crowneS>
monarch is described aS Il most courteous and
llIIaSSuining gentleman. whose emotions spring
rather from genuine kindness OF heart than
from training or policy Although miulful Of
his position. he is never disposed to presume
upon it, Ills tact to make others totges his
rank ami historic Claims, together with if> easy.
graceful manner and extensive information. rc,.
der him u most agreeable companion His
Familiarity with the past and present history OF
the American Union and the practical working
of its il,>ttutonS,iS mentioned rs very rcmarka
be- His figure is tall and slight aud. without
being either striking or imposing. is both good
and prepnSscssing. Ii is easy to discern his
arricre pensce, and latent hope that he will
some day s!t upon the throne OF France
His face is long ami ">cklIed o er with the
pale east of thong ut TEXTURES regular, though
cmacatd The expression of hi> mouth. and,
particularly, his smile. is very winning -;liia
hiilyi< stamped upon his whole colncnance.
| Hi movements are graceful. though Il little
stiff He dresses like an F.ngl>hnan. ant!
speaks the English language tlr.:ntly. His
| hands and feet are So small and well cared for
| tlat tn;'I Wuuu nave cAtltcu INC coilliucnl "a
lrrd Byron. If he ever sits in the seat OF his
ancestors it IS predict ii thai he will he IA more
popular monarch than even the citizen King,
| his grand father. Az the time he was acting
as amateur aid to General rt'lcan Ia King
hy divine right playing the part of a rawn:J his
appearance Of i-hrath had vanished. his per.
son was better developed, but in other respects
lie was unchanged
The Count IS >iI! at his Oil occupation of
waiting and watching. but at last it looks a>
though the whirIlgi" Of time is about to bring
him his revenge and his reward --Hih. Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-01

Minnesota.