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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04
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"4o sho,o the rcry age and body OF the Times

4 most distressing accident occurred at
Shawanguok, New York, on Saturday. A
steam-boler exploded in paper mill, demol-
ishing the building aud burylug number OF
the operatives 10 the ruins. Some seven or
eight were instantly killed, and still larger
number seriously injured.
Robert Morris, aged 65, who for many years
edited the old Pennsylvania Enquirer, and was
for eight years President Of the old Common
wealth Bank died iu Philadelphia Last evening.
OF late he has lived retired life. He was the
author OF number OF Interesting works.
A bloody atfray-occurred on Wednesday last
10 the Indian Territory. -Four men on their
way to Texas whilst drunk in camp, began
ouarrelirg with each other. 1n the conflict
that ensued Que was killed, two mOrtally wound
ed and the other badly hurt,
On Saturday evening a desperate affray took
place between two Italian sailors on Brown
wharf TELLS Point Baltimore, which resulted
in one man being killed with a pistol shot and
another being very severely wounded with a
knife.
The Car of Russia is on his way to Eng and
to pay visit to his daughter, his new sou-in'
law, the Duke Of Ediuburg, and her Majesty
| Queen Victoria. His arrival at Berlin with his
| two sons, Alexis and Constantine, Is ANNOUNCED
! by cable.
The Loodon Telegraph Of April p says that
the Golden Club passed resolutions, recording
with profound regret the death Of Charles Sum
ner, long the friend and correspondent OF Mr..
| Golden, aud honorary member of the Club
| Alta meeting of the Board Of Trade of Bal
timore on Saturday last preamble and resolu
lions were adopted looking to movement fol-
the immediate relief of the suffering population
| of Louisiana.
| A negro woman named Ann Huot was exc.
cuted at Ebertou, Georgia, on Saturday. There
was the usual apprehension of an attempt
to rescue, but the officers of the law were no
inertercd with.
Ice is not generally considered a very com
bus,ib,c material, but four thousand tons
were consumed yesterday i'll Boston By the
burning OF an lcc-house.
DR.. Schumacher, at present German Minis
ter at Bogota, is to succeed DR.. Joannas Roes
ing as consul General at New York. DR.. Roes
ing sailed on Saturday for Bremen.
A dispatch from NJ, disa, Ohio, says that the
First National Bank of that city has suspended
1t is reported that the assets will pay all llabll
ties.
Several sail vessels arrived at Chicago 90 Sat.
urday having passed through the straits. .
| Navigation is now considered open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04
OBITUARH.

Died, in Alexandria, Va, April llth, 1874,
Mr. PETER e. HENDERSON. III the Goth
year of his age Mr.. Henderson WAS born in
Fairfax county, Va, but for upwards OF fifty
called upon to lament the death of SO bic
man as our departed friend. Disease had in
capacitated him from active life for many years
but formerly he was one Of our most energetic
townsmeL, having erected many Of our finest
buildings, and Subsequently rendered faithful
service as Assessor, ever performing The duties
devoving him promptly and evincing an ardent
interest in the welfare of his loved home For
over forty years he had been an earnest and con-
sistent Christian, always trusting and ser, ing
with that abiding faith known only to the
Christian. He was q just man, Of unblemshed
reputation, respected and esteemed by all, and
his demise will be felt by many, for from the
outgushngs of his generous hesrl came ever 8
response to the cries of humanity. Seihshness
found no lodging place in him. Although in
firm and feeble in body, he WAS sollcitous
for others No more will his genial face be seen
by ihoie who knew him SO we'll no more Will
he appear to us with his pleasant. smile AID
cheerful greeting; ceyer more with his gentle
sway will ne as5uaye the grief OF those who we're
wont to look upon him. We have laid him
away to await the coming of those he left and
loved SO WELL a FRIEND
Died, on the night Of the Sd instant, after a
prolcn ged illness, Mrs KEBECCA }. JOHN
SON, relict of the late j. N. johnson, esq, in
the 65th year of her age.
Died, on March Dist, at her home, in Martins
burg, No, Mrs JANE -LACUM BRISCOE,
of internal cancer, in the 10th year Of her age
Her death was sudden her case having been
pronounced cancer only two weeks before she
died, and she having suffered but very little
from its effects.
Died, on the morning of the Sd instant, st his
residence, 30l 4 street, Washington, D.. G,
ALMON BALDWIN, in the SD year of his
age. gs- Funeral on Tuesday, 9Th instant, at
4 O. clock, from Trinity Church, corner Of Third
and streets.
Died, at his home, in the neighborhood Of
u usm o" Mr. GEoRGE CHICHESTER, aged
about 63 years.
Died, on the 25th ultimo, at Summerfcld,
Fauquier county, Va Miss KATE A., second
daughter Of the late Alfred Gsskins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

10 its comments upon the Tax bill, the Rich
mond Wing remarks when will the people
of this Commonwealth learn that they are all
in the same boat and that their fortunes and
destipies are bound up together? An equal
distribution of burdens is not only the require
ment of justice, but the dictate policy. Crush
the commercial interest by the imposition Of
intolerable burdens, and the agricultural inter-
ests must sooner or later suffer ratably. Break
down the agricultural interests and with it will
fall the interests of trade. This is lesson we
shall have to learn, or We will all suffer most
bitterly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

But this is your government, and your rights
will be fully secured and protected by it, Let
MS promote the interests Of both races, and by
fair cooperation let US build up great aud
no, iniure one race without injurIng BOTH
We must all enjoy "a common prosperity, or we
must all 60 down 10 common ruin Let each
race stand up for the interests and rights Of the
other and of both. If you think you bavu'l
got all you are entitled to, dou't 60 outside to
Claim it. Come here to this government. aud
let US confer about your claims. You will be
fairly heard. Ify you are claiming anything you
ought to have, you'll get it. Ifyou are claim;
ipg anything that is wrong, fair hearing will
satisfy you it is wrong and You will abaodon 1t.
Let US settle our own business here at home,
aud not seek ary outside intermeddling in our
domestic affairs. Let no man and no race try
to interfere with the social independence Of the
other. Any government which does that OF
permits that is as tyrannlcal as it 1t dictated
| what we should wear or what we should cat
Again thank you for the good will you
have expressed and | wish you safe return
to your homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

my~MAsoSIc NoTlcE-A called communcs.
ton of Alexandria Washington Lodge, No Y,
A., +. s A. NJ, will be held at their Temple on
Wednesday evening, May 6th, at oc clock. a
punctusl attendance of the mem bers is request
ed as business ofirnportsnce demands their at
tention. By order OF the W. NJ.
my Ait JAS. S. DOUGLASS, Secretary.
~ The regular meeting of the Hydrsulion
Steam Fire Engine Company will be held At
their hall, on to- morrow Tuesday, evening, at
o clock Business Of importance will he trans
acted [my 4-2,l h. G. CLARK, Secretary.
ITO HOTEL KEEPERS, COUNTRY MER-
Il CHANTS, &c.
May 4h, 1874-We invite specia! attention to
our large stock of Table Damas (. sheet'ngs,
Tuwe:ings Napkins, Quits, Irish Linen, Crash,
Wine Cloths and 2. 9. Linens. Also another
large invoice of Oil Cloths, White and Col9red
Straw Mattings, together with other goods at
popular prices. D. +. BRASHEAR,
my 4 100 King street, corner of Pitt.
WANTED-A BOY, about Is or IL years
w of age, to learn the manufacture of Earth
enware. apply at 127 Wilkes atreet
ap 30-eo3t W. LEWIS MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Joseph Waltz, the Catskill, New York muir.
derer, who brutally killed his keeper, who was
on guard 10 his cell to prevent him from COM
mittiog suicide, and was hung on Friday last,
declined the consolation Of religion, and his
body was refusedia place iu the graveyard, and
was taken possession of by his father for the
purpose Of burial on the Waltz farm. His
father too, by the way, witnessed the execu.
ton, waited for the trap to fall, and then re-
moved the remains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The long talked of visit Of the Congressional
committee to the tomb Of the mother of w ash
ington, at Fredericksburg, came off on Satur-
day. A subcommittee of the House of Rep
resentatives on the Washington monument,
consisting of Messrs Pelham, of Ala; May
nard, of Tenn. Storm, of Penn, and Ward, OF
ILL.,, accompanied by Lieut. w. l.. Marshall, OF
the United States engineers, aud Mr.. >. b.
Sener, representative from that district, went
down for the purpose of viewing the spot where
the mother of Washington is buried, and to
make an estimate of the cost Of the completion
of the monument to her memory. The presl-
dent of the line, John NJ Robinson, esq.,, had
directed that the party should be the guests OF
the company, and the courtesies and comforts
of the trip were dispensed with urbanity and
cordially by Captain Warren of the Keyport,
and the officials Of the railroad traios Arriving
at Fredericksburg, the committee was received
by a delegation Of leading citizens, headed by
Mayor Berrey. who rendered the Inequalities
of the place 10 brief and neat speech. From
the depot the committee was taken ID carriages,
under charge Of the citizens, to the Exchange
Hotel, where they were introduced to num-
Der of visitors. After partaklug of refresh
ing lunch, they visited the old dwelling house
10 which Mrs Washington passed the latter
days of her life. Thence they went out to the
monument, and after protracted stay at the
spot where Mrs. Washington is buried, the
National and Confederate cemeteries, the bat
tie fields, and other places Of interest in and
surrounding the city, were visited. Upon the
return to the hotel an elegant dinner was pro-
vided, to which full justice was done. After
dinner there were toasts and speeches, &c, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The new Atlantic cable has been safely got
on board the steamship Faraday. ln few
days the necessary arrangements will be COM
pleted and the vessel will sail for Valencia,
where she will begin to pay out and proceed
on her way to the New Hampshire coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Chief Justice Waite, of the U. S. Supreme
Court, will be in Richmond on the 9th proxi-
mo, aud with judges Bond aud Hughes will
occupy the bench of the United States Circuit
Court. There is considerable amount of
criminal business to be disposed famong others
the case of Mr.. t. T. Brooks, of Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Money is reported 'cheap' in Wall street;
and adds the New York Herald This is thu
time for capitalists and business men to pro
mote industry and commerce, aud to afford as
sstance 10 the country, where it is needed, 10
stead of fostering stock gambling"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

A letter to the Richmond Wing from Ivy
Depot, Albemare county, says: "Ou Tuesday
night last the dogs made a raid upon Dr. 6.
B. Stepheus's flock of sheep and killed twenty.
eight iue ewes and ten lambs. 1t has only
been few years since the same gentleman had
ninety nine of his flock killed by worthless
DOGS -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Archbishops McCloskey, Of New York, Bay
ly, of Baltimore, and Wood, of Philadelphia,
Bishops McCloskey, of Louisville, O'Connor,
of Philadelphia, and Revs. James O'Reilly
aud A. j. McDonough are in Cincinnati to at
tend the convocation of Roman Catholic bish-
ops this week. The object of the convocation
has not been promulgated, but is supposed to
be for the purpose of considering the advisa-
bility Of increasing the number OF archbshops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg News says that when the States interest
10 the Richmond and Danvie Railroad Com
pany was sold to Thomas Scott trustee, I"
Col. VIM. Coleman, the Secretary of the
Board of Public Works, in calculating the re-
bate Of interest made a mistake against the
State of S26, 900. The company was informed
of the mistake, and promised to rectify it, but
it has never done SO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

DR.. John G. f. Hoston, Professor Of Anat-
omy, of Georgetown College, died on Friday,
after a lingering illness of over two years DR..
Holston was prominently identified with the
Federal armies during the late war, being con-
nected with the army Of the Potomac as sur
geon of division and subsequently as medi-
cal director of the army of the Tennessee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

A dispatch from Bayonne says the Carlists
deny the truth of the Madrid report that the
Republican troops have entered Bilbao, and
claim that the Carlist army still occupies for
uidable positions at Barracuda, Zerroza and
Castiansona, where they are disputing the ad-
vance Of Marshal Serrano.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04
General Conference Of the NJ. T.
Church South.

LOUISVILLE, May about twenty more
delegates arrived last nj ht and were IN atteu'
dance at the meeting of the General Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South TO-
day. Bishop Paine presented an address from
the General Conference of Great Britain, send,
ing trateroal greetings reviewing the fact that
the abolition of slavery removes the cause
which has prevented the English Church from
before seeking intercourse with the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, and saying: 1T Is a
cause of thanfuness that nothing exists to pre-
vent intercourse between your General Confer
ence and our own, and we pray that both
Churches and countries may be firmly united
within themselves by concord, and to one aooth'
er by anty.
The address gives figures as to the increase
of Methodism 10 Great Britain, and closes with
a prayer for the churches in this country.
The uuadrcnnial exhibit of the Southern
Methodist publishing house was presented,
showing that its credit is excellent that lis at
fairs are in prosperous condition, and that Its
capital has largely increased within the last
four years.
A communication from Rev. j. W. Lambert
of Shanghai, gave Very cheerful ACCOUNTS OF
progress there aud asked Tor more help.
Milling tROST.-d5 was very geGeTally OK
pected, the cold snap of "Wednesday eulmlnat
ed that plight 10 heavy FROST which pretty
eFcctuay completed the ruin of the crops
which its predecessor Of few weeks previous
had spared. All OF the townships we have
heard from 10 the county have ttered heavily,
and the destruction, We fear, is widespread.
Our informants say that the crops of tomatoes,
soaps, potatoes, cucumbers, &c, are all killed,
and the farmers generally arc dispirited. Most
of them say the chance for making good crop
is ost.-Norfok Frgtntdn.
Miss GRANTS WEDDING There has been
much discussion pro aud con as to vi etber
Miss GRAFT would have bridesmaids, and if so
who they would be. At last society has arrived
at definite conclusion Oh the subject, and the
following names are mentioned in order: Mis-
Baroes, Miss Fish, Miss Conkling, Miss Ere
llnghuysen, Miss Porter, Miss Sherman, Miss
Drexe and Miss Dent. The wedding will
take place at IL %. in the East Room, May
2ls:. Col. Fred Grant will oficate as best
mao There will be no groomsnen.- Wash
Chronicle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The House judiciary Committee have agreed
to bill repeating all laws which prevent pen.
soners in the South from obtaining the moneys
due them from the government. Under exist
ing laws persons borne 90 the rolls of the pen.
sion Office previous to the war have been de-
barred from payment when it was apparent
that they sympathized with the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

At the regular monthly meeting of the Vet
Grams of the Mexican War, held in Washing
ton on Saturday, the death of Judge Migan
was announced. Judge Miigan served as a
major in the army during the Mexican war,
being commissioned as such by President Polk
in lS47, and continued in service till hostiities
ceased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Gov. Bakers attorneys filed their argument
in favor OF the legality of his preteDsions to the
Office of Governor of Arkansas with Attorney
General Williams last Friday, and it is expect
ed that Gov Brooks attorneys will file their
argument to-day. The Attorney General will
probably report the case to the President for
his action as soon as practicable, after all the
arguments and evidence are put into his hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Col. VIM. D. Coleman, late clerk of the
Board Of Public Works and Sinking Fund, who
has been condemned to tie State prison fol-
four years for altering public record will be
carried to the penitentiary to-day. There is a
petition in circulation IN Richmond for bis
pardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

FATAL F1sTIcUFF FIaHr-Mr. Albert
Chewing, an aged citizen of Nelson county
Virginia residing near Roses Mill, got into q
fight on Wednesday with young man named
Alexander Wright. In the melee MIR. Chewn.
ing was so badly beaten that he died from his
injuries. Both men are very respectfully con-
nected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Horrors have accumulated rapidly recently.
Que has scarcely been told ere it is followed by
another. The latest is frightful parrcdc ut
a village in Maine. James P. Davis, ayoung
man, brutalIy murdered bis father with an axe
The Mother stepping from the door OF the
house into the yard, at eight o'clock IN the
morning, discovered the body of her Husband
with the top of his skull split of, while over
him stood the murderer with the bloody axe.
The son had been an inmate of a lunatic asy'
lum but was considered cured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Great excitement continues to prevail over
the terrible murder of an entire family at
Homestead, in Western Pennsylvania. he
wards to the amount of $4,000 were at once
offered for the capture of the murderer. Last
night man named Mintzipg was arrested IN
Allegheny City, who confessed that the bloody
deed was perpetrated by him with an axe, and
that his object Was pluuder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Gentlemen from the Southwest report that
the snow 10 Wythe, Smyth and Washington
counties on Wednesday morning, was from
four to six inches 10 depth, and as the wheat
was generally 10 the boot, when it is easily
damaged, it is greatly feared it has been Sc
rously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04
GAN AL COIN VI l. &c h.

Arrivals Boats 5 Hrwison, j w BurN" K
Bender ard Rcchnbltcs 10 American Goa! Co.;
Katie u Billy and J p Brodrick To Eamp-hir"
and Baltimore Coal Co; Four Sisters j NJ b.
ley 4 A Waglcy and y X Sy"ster, u N"
Central Coal Co.
observation-disclosures jas Green, American Flag,
) 5 Welsh, Robbins, Snyder, Nj Far
non a, 4 ku,ie 4 Billy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Col. Nathaniel G. Claiborne, formerly mem
Der of the Virginia House of Delegates, is now
Commonwealth Attorney for the city of St.
LDuis Mo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The French postal treaty is signed at last,
and We congratulate the two negotiators, the
Postmaster General and NJ. Bartholdi, the
French Minister, on the contamination of this
uort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Rev. w. w. Williams, of Christ Church,
Georgetown who has been seriously ill in Nor
folk for some time, has returned to George
town, but is still confined to bis room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

The MERCHANTS TAX BILL. -Inteuse dis
satisfaction exists among the merchants of this
State with the tax bill. There can be 20 doubt
that the TAX is unequal and unjust, aud quite
as little that it is contrary to the spirit II not
the letter of the Constitution. We have heard
that, before the passage of the BILL members
of the Supreme Court were consulted on this
point, aud gave it Is their opinion that the pro-
visions OF the bill did not contraveue the Con-
stitu.ion. II this be SO, Though We arc dis
posed to b. somewhat incredulous,) there would
seem to b. little prosper of relief to the mer
chants through an appeal to the high court,
although the opinion prevails that an effort will
be made to seek deliverauce through that
source. If the merchants can possibly stand it
for one year, we have little doubt that the
Legislature, at its oext session, being thorough
ly satisfied with the result of the experiment,
will make haste To repeal it. -LmchJurJ Ir-
giniam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

FOR RENT-Thc HOUSE No - ki"s
R$s street. now occupied by 5. Lindheim-r'
Possession given on the lst day of July ~
Apply to LOUIS APPICH, No. l73 King 81.
my a-eu.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

Notwithstanding the cry of hard times, there
seems to be sufhciency of people who are al
ways willing to pay for luxurious accommoda.
ton. The limited "Parior Car Train, " recent
ly established between Washington and New
York, which makes the trip between the two
cities in less than seven hours, has proved ex-
cecdiugIy popular with the travelling public
Notwithstanding the Increased fare charged.
A through ticket FROM Washington to New
York is ten dollars, or two dollars aud fifty
cents in excess of the usual fare. Between
Baltimore and Philadelphia the extra charge
Is SLIGO, aud between Baltimore and Washing
ton $l.75
The Radical party Of Richmond have deter
miucd DOT to place any Candidates i'll the field
10 that city at the ensuing election, except in
one uar1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

T OST-On Saturday afternoon, Ti'lEl :
IL SIX DOLLARS, for which u Iibe7a! -e,
ward will be paid by the owner if left 1T tt''
office IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

KEAARKS.-W heat opens active and trm
and prices show an Improvement on last weeks
closing quotations; offerings of 694 bushels,
with sales of red at $50 and ITO for fair to good,
and lSQ ISL, 1872, 1873 and lSj for prime to choice
Corn is very active, and prices la2a better;
offerings OF 1910 bushels, with sales of white ST
so, mixed al is, 10 and 50, and yellow at 10 and
49, Small sales of Rye At S. Oats are quie,
and steady; offerings of 4I6 bushels, with sale,
at 81, 81 and GO. Salt is firm, and prices arr
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-04

sun SETS. %
.RKlVa!,
Steamship John Gibson, New York, to H5ce
s. Johnston.
Stesmer Columbia, Baltimore, TO Wheat.
She reports passing twcnty-one light and tie
loaded coasters, bound up, between this city
and Blaekistones Island
Steamer New York, Philadelphia t. + a
Reed
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curri"man, to 4 Reed.
Schr Thomas j, tferson, Machodock, t. Wash
irgton s. Bro.
Schr Chas II Lawrence, Boston. (cap'y 100
tons) to j p Agnew,
Schr w Wheeler, Boston, TO Atwcll.
Schrs l. Godfrey, j Moore aad Alice
Bell, for Georgetown.
Steamer Gcorscarna, Baltimore. by Hooe y
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, By a
Reed.
Bark Mary Mckee, Providence, by John I
Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Henry Finch and Lizzie Florence"
hence, ut New York lst.
Schrs j NJ Richards, y + finhbrrg and +
Newkirk, hence al New Haven 1t
Schr Albert Daily, hence for Gardiner, sailed
from Newport 30.h.
Schr r w Ward. hence at Richmond 3 III.
Schr Matthias Dunnuck hence ~ Richmond 1T.