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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
Amos's Little Trouble.

The new year brought trouble TO that good
old negro, Amos Yesterday be entered Gen.
G's law Office, and seemed TO be in deep dis
tress.
g Have you got case Amos ?" inquired tho
General.
"Ycs, Ginera!, Use got pow'ful bad case,
sab !" said Amos, shaking Lis head gloomily.
What's the trouble?'
al wants to git me a revorcc, Gineral-me
and dat gal what's been my wife IS fallen out,
slh T.
"Well, tha. is bad let US see il you have
grounds for a divorce. What Las fbe been
doing ?"
"Wby, sab, she's jis been particularly rais-
ing the old Harry round de house for the las
four weeks Fust thing fy'moSt she tuck all Dc
money sLe could fine bout De house ter buy
Christmas gifts for herself, and when
ak her fur dat money back agin, shc
lis cusscd me out from head to heels, sah !"
urged Amos.
"Wbat else?'
well, feckonly, sab, she cnviled two Of
her sisters to come dar an quarter on me for
de whole Oh de holidays, tux ny bed fur EN-
to sleep on. an when fused TO glib il up, an
got in il myself, she cut De cords and lemme
collapse through onto Dc 60 an den split d,
biskit board ober my head, right dar sah
pointing to a sore place on his head.
Anything more ?"
a. stood dat purity well, Gineral. and neb-
Der muffin more Oh her meanness twixt dat time
aud de odder night when De glib a party down
here to.dat niger boarding.house on Decatur
street Den she come up to me and sez, Amos,
you doesn't 60 10 parties, an my secon' cousin
Josefus is up byar an wan, you TO lend him
dem black suit Of sunday clos oh yours now.
Gneral, dat hog-eye Josefus was dat gals
sweetheart fore married her, aud dat talk
made me nadder n blszes, sn' upsot things
ronud dar 10 hurry I"
What did you do7"
81 got on mussel, 40 for sn ole man, I'm a
boss bigger when ] glts started Us Teached
out dis hyar han, en- fotcb ber a biz on dc
mouf da, made her t'ink dar was a bone fscry
started under her nose, flung her down de back
stars, and emptied bout 'leben Gour boxes full
OBJ year;b on her Bout dat time Josefcs lie
came in de gate, an be no more than sot foot
on de step fore jumped in among him, aud
tell yer De homes truf Gineral, dare aio't
nuG OBJ DAT niggers hide lef on him to patch
yer slipper at the toe And da,s wbar far
wants a revorce. 'Kase dis marryin' 'nong
de niggers nowadays is got down to loaferiD',
cu.throat bizuess, anyhow"
Amos was given foil legal advice in the case
but ii didn't quite suit bis side Of the mat
ter.-Alianta ConstiiHtion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
War on Christian Principles.

One of the conditions ofa treaty with Mex
leo, it is said, was that any future war when
might break out between the two countries,
should be conducted on christian principles
Now. We all know that this is an age oil pro-
gress. and that all sorts Of inn rovements are
constantly taking place in all sorts OF matters |;
but war on christian principles is entirely the
latest aud if carried out, viii, we think prove
the greatest Of them all.
Just imagine it. We think we can see two
armies drawn out in battle array. A fair field
is before them The ranks are formed, the
positions taken, the great guns uniimoeFed.-
The General is just about to give the order to
FIRE, when an aid comes up and respectfully
reminds him that the war is 10 be Conducted
on christian principles, and it will not do to
fire. every true. very true" said the Com
mander.in-CLief "but what are they2 /
have read Vauban, aud Scheiter, and Turenne
| have read the lives of old couquercrsi and
have studied the campaigns Of the greatest
soldiers bu, never happened to come across
those principles in any work upon the mill
tary art. Do you know anything about il,
Colouel?"
"No."
"Nor you, Mnjor?"
"No."
"lNor ], either really don't know how to
begin. suppose it would no; DO TO shoot
Suppose We send for the Chaplain"
The Chaplain arrives.
DO you know anything about this lighting
on christian principles" ?"
oh, yes it is the easiest thing in the
world"
Where are your books ?"
Here" and the Chaplain takes out the
Bible.
Really" says the General, Owe ought to
have thought Of that before. IL is a bad time
10 commence the study of tactics when the
enemy is right before US bat suppose we
are bound by the treaty. WHAT is the first
thing Mr. Chaplain ?"
"'Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt love
thy neighb1r as thyself. "
But these are not neighbors. These are
Mexicans.'
"The same book tells little further on, that
the opportunity to do good to a man make.
him our neighbor."
"Will you go on, Mr. Chaplain ?"
glove your enemies Do good to them
that hate you. Pray FOR them who despiteful'
ly use you. If man smite you on one cheek
turn to him the other.
Bat while we arc praying for the Mexican'
they will be firing into US"
"No; they are bound by the treaty also
1t works both ways"
Then what is the use Of arms ?"
This is also provided FOR in the same book
Beat your swords into plough-shares, and
your spears into prrning-hooks.
Then do not see as there is anything for
US to DO here"
Nothing, unless you send and ask The
Mexican General if he needs anything in tho
way Of medicines or provisions, or clothing
rather think the treaty requires this Of US
Aud don I know but we ought to send them
few school-mastcrs, for understand they
are shocking ignorant people"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
A Beautiful Tribute to Mother.

Children, lool; iu those eyes, listen TO that
dear voice, notice the feeling Of even single
tou,h that is bestowed upon you by that gen
tie hand Make much Of il willie you have
the most precious ofall gifts,a loving mother.
Read the unfaihomable love Of those eyes T;
the kind anxiety Of that tone and look, how
ever slight your pain. II after life you may
have friends, fond, dear friends but never
will you have again the incxpressible love aud
gentencss lavished upon you which none but
mother bestows Often do | sigh in my
struggles with the dark, uncaring world, for
the sweet, deep security felt when, Of an
evening, nesting in her bosom. listened TO
some quiet tale. suitable TO my age, read in
her tender and untiring voice. Never can
forget her sweet glances cast upon me when |
appeared asleep never her kiss Of peace at
night. Years have passed away since We laid
her beside her father in the old charch-yafa /;
aud still her voice whispers from the grave,
and her eye watches over me, as visit spots
long siuce hal!owed to the memory Of my
mother.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
Creeping Of Rails.

The Creeping" Of raillrcaA rails has attract
ed some attention Of late, aud, while we 90
not attempt to explain, it we oder point on
the fact that, on lines running north aud south,
the western rail "creeps" faster than the east
ern rail-that is, this strange movement Of the
rail towards the south is more marked 10 one
rail than in the other on the same track Fur
tbermore. it has been uoticeI ;al, ou such
line the eastern rails wear out tas fastest
Both Of these points, We think, cau be ez-
plained by the motion nf the earth as II tnrus
from the west toward lie east. Everything
that has free motion is dragged after the
whirling globe every wind that blows and
every tide that moves feels tie inaueace, aud
our train goirg north or south Is pulled over
towards the east, aud naturally presses the
eastern rail most heavily. The western rail,
being relieved Of its share Of weight, "creeps"
more freely aud quickly. It is also noticed
that the wheels that run on the eastern rail
wear out the first, and we can bat think that
this earth motion is the true cause. The prac-
tica side Of this is that the eastern rail and
wheels should be stronger Scientific american.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
VIRGINIA TREE PRESS.
/ INV. r. D. GAl!hHGl. EDITORS
Jefferson Co., W. Va
OFFICE IN "JEFrEnsoN BUnDlNe.'
saturday, February n. sc.
Gleanings.
Der The fields and DER the heather
An Is bleak aud drcar,-
The winds and rains come on togethei
We will not tarrN here.

Ger the leids ana % eF lut HeatItE
An l.. bleak aud drcar,-
The winds and rains come on together
We will not tarry here.
Mr Geo. Felix Bcnkert, an eminent pianist
Of Washiugtot Is dead.
When elected Preside t. john Adams was
50. jefferson 54 Madison 90 Monroe % John
Quincy adams 5S, Andrew jackson 81. fiar-
rison 81. Buchanan C5, aud lincoln 5l
It is said the English heirs ~ 'hc Jennings
es a'e have made au oicr cl $4,000 600 to
the Virginia hoirs 90 condition that they re-
linquish all claims
Mr.. WA. 4. Pratt. Jr, 5u, recently q ri
sing young civil engineer Of Sauuton, has
been elected President Of the Board ol Town
Trustees Of Garrel, City, lad, by l51 maJon-
ty.
The Ohio river at Louisville, Ky, in consc-
ouence of the heavy rains throughout the en-
tire valley. rose rapidly last Saturday. and
residences. stores. sc. along the lcyee were
filled with water. aud the occupants nearly all
led elsewhere for safety.
The fire fend was quite ravenous last year.
Accor ing to the Insurance Chronicle he COB
bed up property to the value Of $50 1913. 700
one-balf of which loss was borne by the iusu-
rance companies.
An afternoon edition Of tie Philadelphia
Times will be printed in Machinery Hall du-
ring the Centennial exhibition, on one oi Col.
Hoes new presses. The Times will also build
an Office on the grounds.
Speaker Kerr has addressed a letter to Mr
!. ii REAL, Of Philadelphia, iudorsing Gov.
Hendricks, Of Indiana, for the next Presiden-
cy. Mr.. Kerr says 1t is not my desire, in
any degree whatever, that my name shall be
used in connection with the national ticket ol
th is year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
VOL 65---VOT IL TNEW SERIESl CHARLESTOWN, JEFEE
VIR5INIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

c-Fh,Fssg Pssssjso oab,ished weekly at I''o
IS ,,r,-.1a{ Ftny Cents per aaauH iH ofraHee.
-,-TIgEE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
-s-Oae Dollar as{ F.f'y Cents for sir "oN'h'.
~ The terms OF advertising are, for square
.,,si,chI orless, Oss Do'lor cad F'f,y CsHi'for
..-,a fa,,-.i1as-Iaryer in thcs meProPor-
.i,, gtca c,a.ioulace Flfty Cesi'.
no aI,sr,issmsa,to be considered by che
.,,,,, ,ry year au]css specified ON the Manuscript,
,. .,r,vioaslv agreed upon between the parties
rs-An alver;isemeutn not marked on ths copy
.-,. .,..ciaeI number ofjuseyt.ous win becontuued
,s,iI5rd.redo os,, payment.sessc,ed accordingly
-S-lEscLAR ADysEr,sEVENJs.-Io avoid any
.isuad,rstanJirg the part Of the ann ''ladyer-
fi,-sitisprooer % state ii,fifety that 'Ae'7 Pr'
..ls-e ONLY extends 90 thcig immediate business
y,,ig.a,s. L,-l},-a.i 1tneradrertisemea'ssla mt
,-.5,mtobsaa alIiaoaal charge, and no ya''i-
ton. 81,
a. Ioi.aary Notices gilmore than dvcIaes"H
bsellr-eJtor.
I)3 .YDII--Plftsrs, sale Ellis, Cierle,r.s
ft-Is. e.. .xsca,ed prom2dy, neatly ,auaa''a"
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
POETICAL.
NEARING HONE.


Nearing homel 4 little longer
Watt us onward fay'ring breeze;
Sunbeams falling clearer, stronger,
Light pathway through the seas
Nearing home on, fold your pinions,
Brooding spirits Of the storm,
Till DER Oceans wide dominions
We are swiftly, safely borne!
Nearing home! Al, cease to wrestie,
Saucy waves that keep US back;
Quickly let our bonny vessel
Leave you loaming in her track.
Nearing home! Bright birdsare clinging
Midst the swaying sails above
They. like we, their way are winning
To land and home they love.
n airing homel New far behind us
Countries bright. bnt strange, we casts
No fond thoughts to them can bind US
We are nearing home at last.
Nearing home! No time for dreaming
Fancy soon may quit ber throne.
All along the light is CLEANING
Beams of love to guide US home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
Jan. s, ls75-sw.
rREsrI GARDEN SEED.

WE have a fine supply OF Garden Seed from
W the celebrated Nursery Of Briggs Bro,
which are not surpassed by any seeds IN the coun-
try. and are warranted fresh seed; m
Ian. 22. Is76. JAS. LAW. H00FF 4 co.
TLOWER SEED.-Wiil keep on band a hne
L selartiop of Flower Seed in illustrated pack
5-es JAS. LAW. HOOFF 4 CO.
January %, lS16.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12

In recent scandal suit in Smith county,
Kansas, a lady witress declined to answer a
question, aud the attorney demanded her rca-
son.
Because !. is 10. iit 10 tell decent people" "
so, well" said the lawyer. " Just walk up
tere and whisper it to the Judge"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12

4 good tailor sponges his clothes, aud his
Customers sometimes sponge bin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
IA Pens Tor. 20 Cents.

CarDER L BRorHER. Of York. Pa. will send a
box containing one gross of their SCPEEIoR BLUE
BUSINESS PENs BIZ mail prepaid, on receipt of 10
cents: or they will send dozen Of their sort
ed Pens. on receipt Of 10 cents Send Immediate
iv Adde'S CRIDER d BRO,
PaJii.Aers, booksellers Gnd Sid'iouers,
YoLE, Pa.
Ian. s. lsT5-Sw.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12

A few days since man convicted Of drunk
enuess stood up before His Honor at the Police
Court, and His Honor said, in his slow, solemn
way, "Iil give you so OF thirty days
Well, I'll take the $40, squire said the
fsllow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-02-12
Personal.

7 HAVE established rnyse'f at the stand former
/ lv occupied by Albert Miller for the purpose
of conducting the Cshiue; Business in all its
branches. and will work low for tie cash or pune
tual customers. Country Trad taken in exchange
for work. Bill Hanging executed at shortelt no.
Jan. %, 1876. Pc. holland.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20
rIIs RIGHT SPIRIT.

The following is the only sensible
editorial on the ''bsyonst ORDER" which
has come under our notice in q Demo-
cratic paper. II breathss tbe-figni
.rir!. -: :a7pfS more Of Republican
ism than Democracy. Il appeared In
the winnemucca Silver Stale Of last even
ing
"Uenersl Ruger, Commander Of the De-
partment Of tho South. IL now In south
Carolina. He 10 reported a. having had .
long consultation with Governor Chamber
lain and the Chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee. and assured them both
that, . far - 10 was Ina his power, he
would secure South Carolina . fair
and honest election. lie would
protect Democrats and Republicans
alike, and conveyed TO Wade Hamp-
ton. Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, information that II Democratic col
or~d citizens feared violence at the hands
Of Republican eolored men. no would do
his beat TO protset them. since these Is
surancss VI fair play were given by Gen.
Rugsr, Don Cameron. Secretary Of War,
has instructed General Sherman 70 imme-
diately order all the available force Of the
Military Division Of the Atlantic to report
10 General Ruger. commanding at Column
bis, South Carolina. This gives that officer
the requisite force 10 practice his profes-
sions, which are In the right spirit. and
give neither party Just cause for complaint.
while the prcsence 81 troops at polling
49, l. lu.... a.. ...u~ a.tt,ana Nhn
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

Tho Dutch Flat Eor~m OF the 18th sayl
| Of the granite quarry at Penryn. that Ii
being worked quite extensively at present.
About $50 men arc employed. and Mr.,
Grihith. the proprietor. informs us that he
has more orders for granite than no can
| nj. The polishing works are running "a
their utmost capacity. turning out polished
| granite monuments. columns and other
articles Of use and beauty. The demand
for this Kind Of monument 10 steadily In
creasing. and has forced him 10 enlarge
his works several times. II Is well worth
paying q visit to these works TO see what
perfection Mr.. Griffith has reduced the
workings Of granite.
Mr.. Anderson. Of the United States Coast
Survey steamer Hasslor. IL now carefully
gauging the rise and fall Of tho ocean at
Santa Monica, preparing 4 table to DO pub
lished in pamphlet form with other tide
reports OF the several localities ON the
Pacific Coast. Captain Taylor and party.
u the Hasslcr. are at the sAme timo max
INK q thorough survey and sounding. with
4 view Of placing Santa Monica Bay on tho
coast chart.
The story IL told-ws don't know how
much credence 10 attach 70 IL. however,
that an old Sweds. who 10 tho chief sngi-
neer Of q freight wagon plying between
Anaheim and Santa Ana, has fallen heir
to over a million OF money by the death Of
some relative In tho mountain Businesses
Of Switzerland.
Arough and suspicious character named
Neville or Newell was shot and killed by Q
Mexican named Ochio. near LiyermOre.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20
RALLY Tonight.

The indications are that the torch
light procession tonight will Be the
grandest demonstration Of the kind ever
made in Nevada. Every good Rspubli.
can vhoss duties will permit. owes II 10
his party to join the procession and
help to swell the throng. We want 10
show the people tonight Of what siuf
ws are made We want to show them
something Of tho enthusiasm which AMI
mates the good old Republican party
We want to give them some idea Of how
we mean TO turn ont al the polls on the
seventh OF November ; and above al We
want to show them that q hearts are
in the work. and that We are determined
that our loyal. Republican State. shall
not be given over to the enemy.
In addition to the torchlisht process
sion. We are to have . speech BY George
O. Gorham. In National Guard Hall.
This alone should BE- attraction enough
TO draw US forth in full force. Let Us
rally around the old standard tonight
~ we have never done before. But
little more than two weeks remain to
US for work. We must improve them.
Rally. tonight. Republicans. rsllyi
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20
GENERAL NEWS NEWS.

On 0allows Hill, about Q mile from
Warrington, Penn, 10 the fnt and only
cremation furnace In the United States.
II 10 built OF brick. one story In hight,
with . roof Of corrugated iron. II has
three chimneys and two rooms, In the
reception room there Il Q csafAlque, with
. few chairs for mourners. Tho furnace
In the cremation room Il ~ feet long.
Coke will DO used In heating the retort.
Tho human ashes will b collected In .
small box and stored In . glass case In the
reception room, with . label. photograph
and poetry. II need BE-. No fees will DO
charged for incarceration. inasmuch q the
furnace has been dedicated 70 the poor by
the owner. DR.. r. Julius 10 Moyne. On
the whole. IL 10 Q very tidy and pleasant
place In which 10 roast . dead friend.
Exclusive Of commuters and school
travel. the Pennsylvania Railroad, during
the month Of September. carried on its
New York division alone, i,009, $50 passsn.
gers. OF these. 370.s7l were Centennial
visitors, the highest single day Transports
ton being 25,058 New York day.. and the
lowest 8,l26-a daily average Of i2.008.
II the receipts arc estimated at 81 per
head. which 10 certainly below tho actual
figure. the total earnings from this source
alone amount 70 moro than q million dol
lars. This business was done without the
loss Of . life or the shattering Of . limb.
The 500 four and one-half per cent.
bonds bear . vignette Of Thomas Jefferson.
but the discovery has been made. Just In
time 10 prevent their delivery 70 the Syn.
dictate. that the namo had been spelled
"Jeffeson" by q blunder Of the engraver.
and the bonds already printed will DO do
stroyed.
The Mercer County. New jersey. Grand
Jury has indicted Irene A. v. House for
tho recent murder Of her husband. the
divorce lawyer. She denies that she 10
going TO marry her late husbands brother.
and 80 does he; and he IL doing all he can
10 have her brought to Justice.
The contributions for tho Washington
monument. which have been accumulat
ing for several weeks In . donation boz
at one Of the State Buildings at the Ex-
hibition. amount to thirteen cents and .
toothpick.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20
A NICE LITTLE SCHEME

Amssting Of prominent Democratic
politicians va held in Washington on
Wednesday. to consider the alarming
crisis" which the "bsyonet order" a.
they will psrsis. in calling IL. OF Prssi'
den. Gran. has prscipitatsd upon the
nation. That venerable eIpounder OF
Democratic doctrine. Jsrs Black. pre-
sidsd over the deliberations. which were
solemn and protraeted. All agreed that
the South was q down-trodden. outraged
community. and that when the inalisn-
able right to kill "nisgers" at sight.
and the privilege Of carrying elections
at the muzzls Of . revolver. was taken
FROM them. the liberties of the people
we're trsmplsd upon. and the entire ma
tion was In danger. II vas finally de-
sidsd to telegraph to Wade Hampton to
withdraw from the canvass altogether.
and leave the Republicans without OPP
position ; then the Democratic House
would refuse to count the vote Of South
Carolina on the ground Of illegality.
and thus what the Democrats could not
get the Republicans should not have.
This II . very pretty scheme but I'M.
fortunately it 10 im~practicabls. We
have no doubt that tho Democratic
House would gladly end its infamous
career BY just such . piece Of political
tiieksry. II Il had the power. But II
has no such power. The legality Of an
election does not depend upon the mum
Der Of voters. nor Of the tickets in the
Geld. IL the Democrats wish to give u,
South Carolina on an undivided vote,
vs shAll accept the boon thankfully.
On the whole. perhaps they had better
do so. They will save their money and
their labor. and prevent the crushing
defeat which awaits them In the contest.
The idea that the Democratic House
could refuse TO count the vote OF South
Carolina IL absurd. II has NO more to
do with tho counting than the humblsst
citizen In tho land. The electoral votes
are sent to the President Of the Senate.
He opens and counts them: and all the
protests Of q Democratic House cannot
Ill "A
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-20

EASTER n.
rra.aaisas leeissrasie. q. Hsv
YoPk.

Rra.aaisas Rsgsssrasie. II New
YsFk.
NEW YORK, October l9.-The Tines,
speaking Of the heavy registry. says sdi-
toriAlly The figures Of yesterdays regis
tratisn provo that public interest IL very
powerfully excited on tho issues OF the
present campaign, but we fear they also
prove tho existence OF o vast scheme Of
fraudulent voting. We should consider
1901 900 q high estimate Of the number OF
legal voters In this city, and assuming
every one TO be registered. We should have,
after making the usual deduction. about
who would deposit their ballots. Al the
result OF two days Of registration there are
already enrolled the names Of III. 900 al
legged voters. and should the registration
Of the two concluding days bear the usual
proportion TO the number enrolled during
the first two days, we shall have IN amount
| Of fraudulent votes on the rolls far In e.
cess Of anything ever seen In the palniest
days Of the ring. II Tammany Hall has
conceived tho idea Of outdoing the election
frauds Of 1868. 10 would be we'll for those
who are responsible for such o scheme to
consider what might happen were the fate
Of the Union TO turn upon . number OF
repeaters In New York. and II would also
DO well ~ have some means adopted
promptly for sending . deputation Of both
leaders and accomplices 10 the Peniten-
oniy i. enforced
Thss oroer' =.
NEW YoRK, October ia Tribune.
Washington special says; Sensational
statements ~ TO the concentration OF
10000 troops from tho Department OF the
Atlantic at Columbia are made In nearly
All tne Deuv paISi auey ao w.
io-nieht snch reports are mischieyously
false "A there are less than 5000 troops In
the entire Department Of the Atlantic
which aro available for n purpose what.