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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

it is 10 few words this Those who desire 70
do SO are requested to sign paper agreeing 70
buy quarterly, in advance, certaln NUMBER Oh
| tckets-Say SIS a quarter, or MORE ior TWO
years. This guarantee to Constitute the oasis
of lease of the road and stock to an lnulvluual
or company who, on bis OF their part. VIII con-
tract to run the cars the specified tlme-tWo
years. 1t is to be hoped that this simple plan,
so feasible and conclusive of the whole matter,
will meet net only hearty approval at the
hands of the citizens tonight, but that neces
sary app, val which results IN prompt and
liberal action. How many OF our business peo-
pie are willing to let this important adjunct to
their material interest fail for the want OF lew
cents per day on their part to sustain II There
are plumbers OF mechanics AID laborllg men
who could we'll afford to invest 10 these tickets,
whether they used the tickets, resold them or
gave them away, for there is not days luu
of the cars but will directly or Indirectly put 10
motion Influences whose ultimate effect VIII De
advantageous to themselves. 1t is proposed at
this time, as We understand, simply TO get the
cars on the street agaiu, allowing the question
of the extension Of the line to be settled here
after There is every prospect that with the
road 10 active operation al arrangement VIII oe
effected by which its terminus will be carried
ut least to West End, aud this measure Will be
the guarantee or Its future anu permanent suc-
cess. Let our people turn out largely tonight
aud eyiucc their interest 10 the movement
POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon.
Thomas Washington colored, for Interfering
with the chain gang, was hocd and discharged.
William jackson. colored canal boatstnan
for disorderly conduct aud resisting police
officer was fined aud discharged.
Johu Wilson, committed TO Jail for stealing
a bottle of whiskcy from u. kueg, Was re-ex-
amiued and discharged.
William Goodhand, for an assault upon Sam
ucl NJ Dishlnan, Committed in Fairfax county,
was before Justice Brown of that county yeser-
day afternoon, and was discharged upon the
payment of costs aud giving security to keep
the peace. The evidence elected was to the
etfccl that Disbman had made a contract to do
some work with dressed lumber, hat some !unl-
Der sent to him was undreSsed, that when nc
told Goodhand oft, and reminded him OF the
contract, Goodhaud called him liar, striking
and knocking him down at the same time, and
when down trying to choke him, and failing Ill
that jumping upon hiu and stamping upon his
breast and abdomen, injuriug his chest and
producing hernla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

GUNS, PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS,
" Wads, Wad Cutters, Metallic and other
Cartridges, Game Bags, &c, ut low prices at IS
hiEg street, on the corner Of Royal.
sep rs j. Il. CRE1GHIDN " SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

- ED W NEAI.
$50 bushels CHOICE WHITE WHEAT
Also TO bushels o: the celel rated "FULTZ'
WHEAT. For sale By
aug % DAVY s HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

NEW GOODS-Receivcd this day: 1odide
~ Potassium, White; Tooth Powder, Pierce
Nasal Douche$, Lyons Toath Tablets DrexePs
Vienna Cologne, Gam Tr:,gacanth White Cas-
tile Soap. F-carh Yellow Ochre and Solution
Cl rate Magnaaa.
s,pi5 JANNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

A LARGE LOT OF WINDOW GLASS re-
II ceiv ID this day and for sale in quantities to
suit by
sepS HENRY COOh w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15
TT ATS, CAPS AND FUkS.
Holm r.. EVANa,

Res pectfully informs his Old customers and the
public generally that he has just returned from
New York with large and select assortment OF
HATS, CAPS AND FURS,
All OF the latest styles. and quality from the me-
diu1n to the finest He has the largest and best
assortment of LADIES and MISSES FURS5
ever offered in this market, which he is prepared
to sell at most reduced prices. He has also made
arrangement, with the most fas hiona bic and best
silk hat manufacturers in New York to be sup
piled with tho latest styles.
ny- Ladies Furs repaired and White Furs
cleaned oct l4-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

Z 7ABBAGE oEED-We have Just received
~ from Landreth small supply of EARLY
BLOOMSDALE CABBAGE SEED. This is
sale for the frst time. E,ndreth considers it Of
inestimable value. For sale by
sep3 Z. S. LEADBEATER s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

CAEPETs! OAEPET9?
a splendid stock OF Brussels, Three Ply, In
grain, Hemp, &c, at the lowest prices. Call
and soc them ut
sep 26 y. +. WILMER CO.'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-15

DAlNTS AND OILS, Lead Of several kinds;
l. also Boiled and Raw Lin,eed OIL, just re-
ceived and for sale wholesale and retail, at
aug Is w. +. CREIGHTON'S.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Stray w ats.

The City Council meets this evening.
Penn Loan Association meets this even
lug.
There were no police cases on record this
morning.
Last night there were ten dodgers at tho
City Hall cells.
The temperance movement In this city in.
creases In interest.
TIE Surf House, at Rshoboth Beach, Is
undergoing thorough repairs.
We've had rain, wind. clouds and sun
shiae. by turns, this morning.
Though very lengthy, our Court proce sd-
ing 10 day are quite Interesting.
DIR. Dio Lewis can certainly organize au
association In d0uble-qnick uMe.
Gallsher's new store, at Second aud Mar
kst streets, IL becoming we'll advanced.
A portrait of Col. John w. Fornsy orna-
msnts the window of I.C. Bush, Seventh
and Market streets.
L. l.. Rice Is Improving his residence. al
the N. w. corner of Firth and Shipley
streets, by the addition OF manssrd roof
Trinity Choir-A quartette of great excel
lence, announces selection of Sacred Mu
sic for next Sunday evening. See programme
elsewhere.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
FORCE OF IMAGINATION.

ANts esMel fl cad Of ours heard much Of the
medical properties ct The water OF a certain
spring some distance from where she resided.
diseases for which it was specific, among
which she recognized at least half dozen with
which she was afflicted. Much TO her JOY she
was told that her son had call at the very town
where the spring was located, and five gallon
keg aud strict injunction were laid up him to
bring back some OF ths water.
The keg was pnt into the wagon and. slipplng
under the seat, was quite overlooked. The busi
ness was urgent and took some time to perform,
and the water was quite forgotten. He had got
near home in the evening when, feeling down
under the seat for something, he felt the keg
To go back was not TO be thought of, and to ad-
| nit his stupidity was impossible.
lie therefore drew his horse up by the side oil
wall near which the was old sweep we'll from
which the family had dfank for century, and
filling the kss, went home.
/ The first question was--
"Dd you get the watet?"
| "Yes," said he, "but cant see any differ
ence in il from any Other WATER" and hs
brought in the Eeg.
A cup Was handed The invalid, who drank
whilh infinite relish, and said she Was surprise,
at her soa's not seeing any difference. Their
Was undoubtedly medical taste about it, and i
did not fll her up as other water did, which Oh,
had always head OF mineral water.
Her SOU hoped il would do her good, and b,
the time the keg was exhausted she Was read,
TO give a certificate Of the value Of the water,
having relieved her of all her ails.-Houshold
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
soCtE5ea.
MEETINGS THIs EVENING.

jefferson Lodge, No. p l. o. o. + at Odd
Fellows Hall, Third and King.
keokuk Tribe, No. 5, /. Q. II. NJ, at Red Mems
Hall, 4l5 Market street.
Wilmington Division, No. l, y. of T., at Sons
of Temperanes Hall, McClary Building. Market
vt. above 9th.
Wilmington Council, No. l, o. U. A. NJ, at
Mechanics Hall, 2l9 King street.
Hope Council, No. 2, Jr. y. U. A. M, at Hall
Fifth and Market streets.
Lady Washington Home Communion, at 504
Market street.
Clayton Lodge, No. 4, X. of p, at knights of
Pythias Hall. 2ll Market street.
Eden Lodge, No "a, . OF, at Odd Fellows
Hail. Sd and King Sts.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist. No. 25 Market
in general that he keeps hand all descriptions OF
medicines, and that a Competent person is at all
mes ready to prescribe for such sick as call at tina
store and that charge is made exc Ut the regular
price of the nsd zines the price as they would
pay anywhere else. bal that ne one is visited at
heir esidnees
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

ARREsTED-Patrick Dougherty, some time
ago went on bail bond to the amount of 5000
for Hugh McLaughlins appearance at Court,
but at the appointed time Hugh failed to appear.
A bail peace was issued by the Court and placed
i'll the hands OF Constable Woodward, who on
Tuesday went to Philadelphia, arrested Nc
Laughlin, and brought him to this city. The
whole matter was then amieably settled.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
nrin nghurst,s Choc ol.te Iron Lozenges.

Composed Of Pure Iron Chocolate and Sugar. are
a very convenient efhcacious and palatable form
for administering Iron in general Debility. and u
deficiency of coloring matter in the blood. These
Lozenges are valuable as a tonic for imparting
strength and healthy color to invalids particu .
larly adapted for females and children: Prepared
by II. BRINdHURST 4 CO..
ApothecaTies,
april Cor. S xth and Marx ct Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

DECORATING SOLDIERS GRAvEs.-On Situr-
day, May Both, the members OF the First Della
ware Regiment will assemble at the City Hall at
l:30 r. NJ, and then proceed to the different CEN.
eteries. where they will decorate with iowers the
graves OF their talleu comrades. The ceremony
will be quietly performed, without osentation oi
public show.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

A CONTEMPORARY asks: Does Grant want a
third term?" He has never refused anything yet
and it Is fair to presume he meyer will w hat
will he do ii he be not reelected? Bot the ques-
tion for him and his friends to solve is: "Do the
people want Grant for third term?'
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

KILLED, Orange street, above Tenth, last
evening, between 10 and IL O'Clock, dog, sup
posed 10 be inad was beaten to death with stones
and brckbats by some colored people. This Is
right; it is far bettar to kill many suspicious
dogs, even though they be- not mad lhan TO allow
one rapid dog TO roam at large.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
SECOND EDITION !
On theTraulu,.

SPRIHGFIELD, Mass, May 19.-Hugh Dopo-
hue, who proposes TO walk mile an hour for L.
600 consecutive hours, has now walked since
2.40 P. NJ, last Saturday. lie appears in good
spirits, and feels confident Of accomplishing the
feat. He is 90 years old slenderly built. but
very sinewy, and weighs Jag pounds JOS M.
lia,toa and four others are his trainers.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

AMUSEMENT NoTEs.-In our amusement coll
umn to-day appears the announcement OF Edwin
Booths appearance Mt the Grand Opera House on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next, III Ham
let" and "Rich'ieu." This is gratifying news to
MIR. Booths many friends IN this city.
The concert al Central Presbyterian Church,
this evening. will be q fine affair II you want TO
enjoy treat, don't fail to go.
Burke's Iabeaux Of Erin, at the Grand Oper,
House, Tomorrow night, Will he very attractive
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
L LocAE INTELLIGENCE.

NEw IRON pLANER,-Y Yesterday Afternoon:
o large iron planer was placed in the Harlan
a. Holingsworth Compsny's machine shop.
1t was made by E. & A. Belts.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

BURGLARY. - Last night some robbers
broke into the hrass foundry (recently es
tablished) Of Stuart Il Cavanaugh, on Fast
Front street, between Poplar and Lombard.
They took away with them 800 worth OF
brass which the firm had Just bought. The
rascsls should be caught aud punished.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

CORRECTION In our police reports, yesterday,
the name OF Monk Austin appeared with the
names OF several other persons who were tried for
vagrancy. This was q mistake. Austin was ar
rested on suspicion of being connected with an
other affair, but being proved innocent was dis
charged.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

SLIGHT FIRE. The alarm OF fire, last evening.
was caused by the slight burning OF the root OF
n dwelling house on Lombard street, between
Second and Third. The flames were promptly
extinguished aud hut slight damage was sus-
tanned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Toilet MirrOrs,

A full assortment Of all sizes. inclu ling double
magnifying, &c. -
L. BRINGHURST & CO.,
Corner of Sixth and NJ aTket streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

IMPROVEMENTS B. johnson and
Isaac Woodrow are erecting two fine three
story brick dwellings on Sixth street, between
Monroe and Adams. They will prove great
improvement to the neighbOrhood.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
mayl5
COAL.

E,NTERPRIsE COAL.
four Is SIZZLING MOUNTAINS SoP
ENTERPRISE COAL.
Every body is buying it and everybody says it is
the best coal in the market. What every une says
ought TO be true.
Office
Orange & Water Streets.
aprl5-ly. Wilmington,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

IMPRoyRMENTs The old building at Delaware
Iron Works, In Chrstiana Hundred. is being torn
bs erecrsd and renewed energy devolsd TO the
Iron business.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

SETTlED.-Franklin Fell. Esq, received
on last Saturday tho check ofthe Chester
County Mutual Insurance Co., for $4,000.
being The amount ofthe policy OH the Spice
mill at Brandywina Springs, which was
destroyed by fire in March.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
ChAH0Is skins

Several kips Of beautiful soft skins. saitable for
Gloves. Window Carriages or other purposes. Just
received by n. BkINGHUkSr CO..
Corner Sixth and M Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

SALE OF LOTS. Yesterday afternoon, William
Bright Esq, sold on the premises, N. W. corner
of Fifth aud Madison streets, twelve fine build.
ing lots, advertised in the GAzETTE,) as follows
Ii feet To Wm. II. Robinson. at $3I so xhG7 Oh
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Bathing sponge,

OF Lne oaality in largo. medium and Sun all pieces
for sale. Wholesale and retail by
Il. BRINaHURST u CO,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Pink TWima.

For the use of Druggists, Jewellers, and Others
IL BKINaHURST Il CO,
Corner Sixth and Market Street,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

BARN BURNED - About ten O'clock Tuesday
evening the barn of j. NJ. Shaffner, in Pennsbury
township, Chester county, Pa, near Fairfield Sta
tlon on the b. {. r. R., was totally destroyed by
fire. together with several cows about ten tons OF
hay, lot OF straw, aud his valuable farm Imple
mentS, Wnen the alarm given Mr.. 5, arose
from his bed fastened bare1ooted to the barn. aud
by great eSertions succeeded in rsscuing his
horses aud pigs from the flames in doing SO he
stepped upon nail protruding from board, and
injured has foot so badly that he is now confined
to his room from the effects. The fire is thought
TO have been the work OF an incenilary. The
building was insured In the Chester County Nd
tual Fire Insurance Company, i'll the sum OF
$9l00
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Total,

THE LOAN AssoCIATIoNs.-L Last evening
the monthly meetings Of Aid, Central and
aermsnia No. ,, Loan Associations were
held. The sales at each were as follows
Aid-Sl0OO at 22la $500 at 2222; $1,000 at 20l5;
$500 at II; $3.50 at l0 $500 at g.
Central-$l60 at 441s, 500 at Al; $500 at 40.
Withdrawn shares tn the amount of $3.50
waIe paid off.
lisrnIanis, No. = $1,000 at 34l5: $1,000 at
34l4 n sum amounting to over $500 was sp-
prupristed to the payment of Withdrawn
shares.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Special Notices.
Food for the Babies.

Children fed on RIDGES FOOD will thrive. be
strong and healthy. and become little models OF
youthful strength and childish beauty. apr2d9m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
Carriage NpOMRe,

A large supply of sponge Of convenient size and
shape, we'll suited for washing carriages, &C.. for
sale Wholesale and retail by j.
h, BRINGHURST & CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

SACRED MUsIo.-The following is programme
of selections from from the repertory OF trinity
Choir, embracing several compositions of the
highest order OF attractive merit, Tor sunday,
Ill. .,nrhI1
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
SALE
MILLINERY.

MRS. c. j. WOODS,
lNA MILLINERY AND DRESSMAkIN9
may2l-lst Wiiminoton Del
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21
FINANCIAL Ann COMMERCIAL.

WILMINGTON, Del. MAY q. 1871.
Latest Stock quotations furnished by Merriok
tnhnson Il Co a. n Cor. 9Th and Market street
Xilminrton Del nj 2. NJ. to day. y. Il.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-21

MRS. M. X. ApPLEBY. m,
AVA 10 +. FOURTH STREET,
nAklEI1 AND THINNING STORE,
ihdy-lI9t And Fashionnble Dressmakiug II
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

Il vii be seen from the accompanvipp fuJf
report Of the Board of Health that the
SANITARY CONDITION OF THE DISTRICT
is very satisfactory. In my opinion She
District Of Columbia should be regarded as
the grounds of the national capitol. Il
which the entire people are interested. I
do not allude to this to induce 3 senerou1
appropriation to the District, bat to draw
the attention of Congress in fran
ing 8 law for the government e
the District; to the msgnifcent
scale On which the city wa
planned by the founders of the govern
nent: and the manner in which, for orna-
mental purposes, the reservation, streets,
and avenues, were laid out, and the pre-
portion OF the property actually possessed
by the general government. / think The
proportion of the expenses Of the govern
ment and improvements to be borne bY
the general government, In the cities of
Washington and Georgetown, should be
carefully and equitably defined.
Ia accordancs with section 8 of the act
approved June 23d, 1874, l appointed q
board to make survey of the
MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER,
with view to determine the best method
OF securing and maintaining a depth OF
water sufficient for the purposes
CT commerce, and in accordanca
with an act entitled "An act to
provide for the appointment of . commits
sion of engineers to investigate and report
. permanent plan for the excavation of the
alluvial basin of the Mississippi River,
subjsct to inundations," l appointed =
commission of engineers. Neither board
has yet completed its labors. When their
reports are finished they will be forwarded
to Congress without delay.
Signed u. s. GRANT,
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. 7, 1874.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

The court house at Franklin, lad. was
destroyed by an incendiary fire yesterdsy.
DR.. Rush, charged with committing
several burglAries and ATsons in COneOrdia,
No, was hanged by s mob on Sunday.
The Kansas Relief Committee declare
that DR.. II. B. Mitchell, now operating in
st. Louis, is not authorized to solicit aid.
Francis Alexander asyesterdayunanim-
ously elected President and VIM. II. Fogg
Director of the Pacific Nail Steamship
Company.
HI. Thomas, member Of the wool com
mission firm Of Reynolds Corbell S
Thomas, Of Chicago, has absconded, lesy
ing behind liabilities Of some $50, 900.
The store Of P. { !. Sootten, At Spades
Station, lad, WAS robbed by masked
burglars on Saturday night The proPri-
etor was in the store at the time, but was
powerlets TO prevent the robbery.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12
DRPAkTMENT OF JUSTICE

The report Of the Attorney General con.
tains valuable recomnendasions relating
to the administration Of Justice In the
courts Of the United States, to which in
vite your attention. respectfully suggest
to Congress the propriety Of increasing the
number of judicial districts in the United
States to eleven, the present number being
nine. The territory 70 be trsversed by the
Circuit Judges isl so great and the business
Of the courts so steadily increasing, that It
is growing more and more impossible for
them to keep up with the business requlr-
ing their attention. Whether this would
involve the necessity of adding two more
JuLtices of the Supreme Court to the Pre-.
sent number ! submit to the Judgment Of
Congress. -
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The attention Of Congress Is invited to
the report of the Secretary OF the Interior
and 10 the legislation asked for by him.
The domestic interests Of the people are
more intimately connected with this de-
ngrtment than with either of the other
departments Of the government. 1tsdYties
have been added 70 from time to time,
until they have become so onerous that
without the most perfect system and order
it will be impossible for any Secretary Of
the Iatarior to keep trace Of all official
transactions having his sanction aud bis
name, and for which he is held personally
responsible. The Polisy adopted for the
management OF
----.# INDIAN AEPAERs, s =
known 80 the peace policy, has been Ad-
hered to with most beneficial results. 10
is confidently hoped that in . few years
more our frontiers viii be free from danger
from Indiana. ! commend the recommen-
dAtion Of the Secretary for the extension
Of the homestead laws to the IadiSns and
for some sort Of territorial goysrnmsnt'iOr
the Indian Territory. A great majority Of
the Indians occupying this territory are
believed to be incapable Of maintaining
their rights against the more civilized and
enlightened white man. II territorial
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

~ q = = As-h1-AXb ~ " r4h FtNELVEAA' -
- Il Is with regret that I announce that
no further payment has been received
from the government Of Venezuela on ac-
count of the awards ia favor OF citizens
bof the United States. Hopes have been
entertained that # the republic could
escape both foreign and evil war fer few
years its great nAtura resources would
enable it 70 honor its obligations. Though
it is now understood to be st peace With
Other countries, . serious insurreetion Is
.repotted TO be IN progress N an important
region Of that rspRbIie. This may be
taken advantage Of as another reason to
delay the payment Of the dses Of cur
EeitiEsnE. ~ aaoH lEE EE.T
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12
rRRAFY OF WASHINGTON

Of the sth day of May, 1871. having been
had, protocol to that effect was signed
on behalf Of the United States and of Great
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

The covrt known ss the Court Of Com
mizsioners Of Alabama Claims, created by
snact Of Congress at the last session, has
organised and commenced il work, and it
Is to be hoped that the claims admissible
andee the provisions of the act may be
speedily AseertAined and paid, 4
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

THH STRIFE IN rHE xRcNTcSE REPVBLIC
is to be depEored, bOth.on account of the
parties thereto and from the probable effect
on the interests Of those engsged in the
trade to that quarter, of whom the United
States Is among the principal As yet,
50 fR as I am aWare. there has been
| no violation Of our neutrality rights,
which IS we'll as onr duties in .thst re-
spect shall be nay endesyor to maintain
and observe y. -. ,,...---l -
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-12-12

The United States wisely, freely, and
literally offers its citizenship to