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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
The Fenian Prisoners.

The "Shaughraun" is a sort Of
Fenian play. Boucicault, the author
and the actor, has been playing it
nightly in London to audiences number
ing 1900 each with great success. he
now writes letter to Minister Disraei,
saying that these audiences are q jury
of the city of London and of England
and the play has fully tested the Fenian
question in the English mind. In view
Of the verdict rendS Sred each night he
pleads for the pol1ical prisoners now
in English jails.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
A Scene in the Sheriff's ONCE.

The newly elected sheriff was sitting
in his Office sad eyed and haggard. He
held in his hand Q stack of manu-.
script representing the applications Of
eight hundred and seventy nine candi-
dates for positions Of deputy sheriff,
each of whom said he had worked for
him ct the polls, and had gained him all
the way up from two hundred to one
thousand votes from their personal
friends who did not vote the opposition
ticket. -...
A man attired in blue shirt. with a
paper collar and red nose, entered the
office, and, grasping the hand OF the
tired official, greeted him cordially.
"Ah, Mr.. Sheriff, but it's glad l am to
see you looking so hearty; don't you
remember me2" .,r -.....-
"I don't think I do," remarked the
official, "altho19h there is something
in your face which is familiar to me-"
aAh. Mr.. Sheriff, I thought you'd
know me. I worked for you all day
election, and got you one thousand
votes, and I come for that place."
"Well, I am sorry to say that have
already promised all the places at my
disposal"
"Oh, give me place I don't care
what it is.
"Oh, by-the-bye," said the sheriff,
with malicious grin in his eye, there
is place, but it's not much, and don't
think you'd take it. ,,.
"Ah, Mr.. Sheriff, III take anything
I don't care what kind of place it is.
Tell me what it is, and I'll Jump at it
with my coat off,"
cali right" said the sheriff; /" there
is O man going to be hanged at the jail
next month, and he wants sonnet ody to
take his place. I think it will suit you"
The man with the red nose ceased to
smile, and asking the sheriff for quar-
ter to pay for his lodging that night, he
left the Office and mingled with the
throng of would-be deputy sheriffs on
the outside.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

BAD FOR PApA.-"Pa, are you in favor
of the Bible in the public schools 2"
asked youngster ct the breakfast table
the other morning. "Why, of course
I am," responded the father, pleased
that such all important subject should
engage the attention of his youthful Of
spring. "What makes you ask such q
question, my SOM" "Oh, nothing" re-
joined young hopeful =; "only I thought
maybe you wasn't, as you never have
had one at Home" The urchin lodged,
but he wasn't quick enough.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
WOuld not Sell.

A correspondent sends the following
reminiscence When Congressman La.
mar was returning home at the close OF
the session of Congress in 1860 news
boy on the Memphis and Charleston rail
road insisted that he should purchase
book he repeatedly offered him: An
noyed by his pertinacity and anxious tc
be rid of him, Mr.. Lamar said to him,
with a wave of his hand: "Oh, pshaw
don't bother me so. 7 wrote the book.
Quick as thought the little fellof an an
swered "Ah! now I know. ] Ipat
Whist makes it 50 darned hard to sSh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
Statistics Of q City.

The statistics of city for a twelve
month contain much Of interest. From
the official statistics we have the follow
ing figures of New York in 1875. The
number of deaths for the year were 30,-
674; the number of marriages for the
year was 1866 ; the number OF births,
23, ,S13, and the number of children still
born, 2,240. The following shows the
mortality for two years under the classi-
G Eont;nn Of dnnths
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
The Lost Babies.
C, me, my wife, put down the Bible,

C, me, my wife, put down the Bible,
Lay your glasses on the book.
Both Of US are b 1t and aged
Backward, moth r, let us look.
This is still the sam old homestead
Where brought you long ago,
When the hair was bright with sunshine
That is now like winters snow.
Let Us talk about the babies
AS we sit here all alone,
Such merry troop Of youngsters
How W. lost them one by one.
Jack, tn first Of all the party,
Came 10 one winters night.
Jack, you said, should be parson,
Long before he saw the light.
Do you see that great cathedral,
Filled, the transept and the nave,
Hear the organ grandly pealing,
Watch the silken hangings wave;
See the priest in robes Of Office,
With the altar at his back
Would you think that gifted preacher
ould be our own little Jack?
Then girl with curly tresses
ed to climb upon my knee,
Like little fairy princess
Ruling at the age Of three.
With the years there came wedding
How your fond heart swelledswith pride
When the lord Of all the county
Chose your baby for his bride!
Watch that stately carriage coming,
And the form reclining there
Would you think that brilliant lady
Could be your own little Clare2
Then the last, blue-eyed youngster-
lean hear him prattling now
Such strong and sturdy fellow,
With his broad and honest brow.
How he used to love his mother
Ah see your trembling lip:
He is far off on the water,
Captain Of royal ship.
See the bronze upon his forehead,
. Hear the voice Of stern command
That the boy who clung 80 fondly
To his mothers gentle hand?
All my wife, we've lost the babies,
Ours 30 long and ours alone:
What are We to these great people,
Stately men and women grown2
Seldom do We even see them:
Yes, bitter tear-drop starts,
And We sit here in the freight,
Lonely hearth and lonely hearts.
All their lives are full without us:
They'll stop long enough one day
Just to lay us in the churchyard,
Then they'll each 60 on their way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

A BAoHE1oR's CHo1cE.-"Oh, Mr..
Grubbles," exclaimed young mother,
"shouldn't you like to have family of
rosy children about your knee2" "No,
ma'am," said the disagreeable old
bachelor; "I'd rather have lot of yel'
low boys in y.aaket,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
Massachusetts State Debt.

The message of Gov. Rice, of Massa.
chusetts, says that the present funded
debt of the State is $33, 1856, ,464, divide
as follows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

The commitments during 1875 for lar
ceny were of males, 2, ,444, and cf females,
452. During the year 1868 females
were sentenced for vagrancy
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

Railroad loans. S17, 76S. 996
War loans -. 1874 1888
Ordinary. 8 393 280
Total. l..................:... .S33, 1856, AGA
ID during the year. ................ "a, ,42l ,2so
% spouuts to. ............... 5000, ,2sO
Paid ON various LOAF during year.. 669,000
The estimates for 1876 are:
Ordinary expenditures and pay
ments from revenue. ............ 4,969,iUO
The ordinary revenue Of yoer, in
Guiding reserve cash in treasury. 3,649, 233
A State tax of 81, ,SOO,O 900 or 50, 100000
will be necessary to meet the estimated
deficiency. He compares the State,
county and municipal Indebtedness,
which in 1865 was S43, 169, 543.O2, with
that of 1875, which amounts to S111,-
413, ,O94. 40, and shows that the burden
of increase has been in cities and towns
rather than in the administration of the
affairs of the commonwealth, and is also
far in excess of the growth of popula-
tiOn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16
Boots and Shoes

Our stock Of BOOTS and SHOES is now
complete, and at the Lowest Prices for CASH.
Call early and get a bargain.
~ %DuPRE, GAMBRELL & co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

The following table, made up fro
tho reports, is sadly interesting:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-02-16

DEATHS BY CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
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Total. LILO 1,19O
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMoRY.

GOOD PROSPECTS, FOR IT'S SPEEDY coNsTRUc-
TIoN.
1t will be remembered that the Board of Officers of
the Seventh regiment decided on last Sunday night to
undertake the Of their regimenta armory,
which it is intended to build between Lexington and
Fourth avenues and Sixty-sixth and slxty-seventh
streets. This undertaking. Colonel Clark says, the
regiment expects TO accomplish by means OF subscrip
tions among it's members and friends The intention
Of the Board of officers to the active
bers OF the regiment rs and then solicit subscriptions
among the corps and exempt members residing
in New York and vicinity, numbering about 500
1t was suggested after canvassng the members, active
aud retired, 10 solicit further aid from business
men, taxpayers and solid citizens OF New York.
but this has been somewhat anticipated by
several prominent gentlemen who have voluntarily
handed in their Contributions Among these are
Messrs Royal Phelps and Robert Lennox Kennedy,
who have given $500 each within twenty-four hours
AFTER the Board OF Officers had announced their deter
minaton. In addition TO the above sums Coione. mel
Clark last evening received subscription OF SloVV
from Mr. f. Augustus Schermerhorn
Colonel Clark says that he and the officers and men
comprising the seventh regiment are grained TO know
that their endcayors 70 put up comnoaoqs t muo.y,
worthy alike OF the city and the regiment, nave been
so well received by the press the irienas o INC regl
and citizens Of New York generally and they are
confident that sufficient amount VIII DC raised curing
the next three months to justify the commencement OF
the work and TO insure its ultimate and rapid compile
tiOn. - ~
Plans specidcations and estimates for the new
armory have been submitted by Mr. {. W Clinton,
architect These plans provide Tor large drillroom
on the ground door 3O0x20c feet in area There viii
also be spacious for arms and stores, company
rooms business Offices, meeting halls recruits drih-
rooms with the adequate apartments for the Board oil
Onirers field and staff &c. The cost Of the building
will be from $780, 900 to S500,OoO
The site OF the armory viii be convenient for
the oIcers and men OF the regiment, many Of whom
live far up town, and. with the advance Of population
and the introduction Of rapid transit the spot chosen
will prove OF the best possible localities IN which
70 erect new armory even considering At from
etrotovic noint of view
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
CoRoNERs' CASES.

Annie vintner aged four years who fell or the stoop
OF No 347 East Thirtieth street. Tuesday last
fractured jaw died yesterday morning Bellevue
Hospital
Sarah Ham, aged thrtyhve years, a native Of Ire
land residing at No 403 East Seventeenth street. died
Instantly while taking drink of water last Tuesday
night
An inquest was held yesterday morning by Coroner
Eckhon at the Coroners ONCE the death Of Patrick
Cummings, Of No. 772 Tenth avenue, aged hfty-two
years, who crushed between post and Broadway
No 33 in the depot OF the company the eth inst
verdict Of accidental death rendered, and the
company was censured for employing man Of the age
OF deceased IN such q hazardous business.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
IN THE HANDS OF PHILIsTNEs.

Daniel Nelson lcoIoredl, aged %, was brought 10
Bellevue Hospital at nine o'clock yesterday morning.
suffering from incised wound on The cheek and
hand. Nelson who Is employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, statos that while going through
Sullivan street. late at night toward home be was at
tackled by party OF roughs brutay beaten and then
stabbed His wounds, though serious are nol neces-
sarily fatal No arrests.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
AN UNFORTUNATE VETERAN.

Early yesterday mordIDg 0nccr crogan, Of the Fif-
toonth precinct discovered one-legged man lying on
tho sidewalk at the OF Thirteenth street and
Fifth avenue. The injured man. being in comatose
condition. was conveyed 10 Bellevue Hospital, where
Surgeon Almy, alter an examination, pronounced his
injuries due 10 conclusion Of the BRAIN the extent OF
which cannot az present be ascertained patient IN
the hospital recognized the man one Matthew Kelly
who lest his lea IN The attack on Fort Fisher
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
MRS. woHNAUTKE AND HER MONEY.

Mary Wohnautke, Bohemian woman was lost 10
her friends for several days but was found on satur.
day last in Bellevue Hospital The 5000 which, il
reported she had sewed UP in her dress and had
stolen, were discovered yesterday lying in Ashh
drawer in her housa
The New York herald., 1876-01-20

EUROPE


L1LoRENCE QTALYD.
A. GUARDUCCI A CO.. Bankers
No. . Via del Giglio
Circular Notes and Dras London Paris and New York
eahed at the exchanges Letters received and promptly
forwarded.
Reading rooms with American and English papers
Goods stored and forwarded; commission charged.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE INVITED FROM REsPON-
sble constructors Of railroads manufacturers OF steel
rails construction supplies, locomotives, passenger and
freight in large quantities. who send address to box
I. 800 New York Post Office.
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REAL ESTATE no EXCHANGE.

DUfLDING LOTS IN TRENTON, FREE AND
ID clear for boots and shoes clothing goods mil
hnery owner at Leggett's Hotel to-day EDWARD DAY.
LXCHANGE-A FOUR STORY TENEMENT, WITH
u Store in fine order in Yorkvle also Lot with good
stables adjoining, well rented, for Dwelling lower down.
GROCER ss5 Sd av
The New York herald., 1876-01-20

C,uPREME COURT-IN THE MATTER OF THE Pc
- tition Of the New York Elevated Railroad Company
undersigned Commissioners appointed under by
orders made In the above matter the reral
Term the supreme Court Of the State of New York held in
and the First department. the Court House in the city
New York the st day Of December 1879 and the
the 14th of January 1876 20 the
visions chapter COS Of the Laws OF 1879 determine
whether the railway referred to In said orders ought TO DO
contructed operated the New York Elevated Rail-
Company through and along the streets and
said orders. specified In the
ton upon which said orders made, which petition
filed oce the Clerk the City and County Of New
York the OF December 1875 do hereby appoint
the both day f January instant at II o'clock In the fore
noon City Hail. in the city of New York. the time
aud place when and where they will hear all parties in
terested in said matter
Dated NKw YORK, Jan. 15. 1875.
o. IT. PALMER,
EVERETT z. WHEELER,
T.. 4. LAURENCE,
Commissioners.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20

LNARM, II ACRES, 5 MILES FROM MIDDLETowN,
Orange county, mile from depot spring water fruit
soil, &c. easy terms. C. H. OLIVER l62 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20

LNOR SALE-l3D ACRES OF LAND, FREE FROd EN
T. cumbrance, IL miles of Morristown, y. j. wou
exchange for good Property in city lightly mort gagged Ad
dress box rs Post Office, Madison, y. j.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
DENTISTRY.


A SET OF TEETH MADE IN THREE HOURS AT I2s
~ West 3fth ~, between 9th and 7h avs, Broad
way. Special mech hanicA dentistry, coral. rubber
pearl, vhalebone rubber gold and piana Sets Pumpers
hesaators te Take from Grand st. ferry 6th
NEwBRoUGH, i2s West 34th st.
A RIlklcIAL TEETH INSERTED OVER ROOTS,
~ - % used natural teeth teeth extracted without
pain Dr. X. q. DURKIN 90 West oath ST., late VI J73
Canal st.
REAUrfFUL GUN TEETH, 81, sINGLE, 81, WAR.
u ranted, Silver Filings Soc NEW YORK DENTAL
ROOMS, 262 6th sy.. uear t6th
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
( NENTENNIAL-l876.
For sale, the magnificent Mansion,

For sale, the magnificent Mansion,
Gavin Garden and stables &C. the north side Of Bridge
IT. of 35h lot 1872 feet 'front.' l6o feet in depth;
sear the entrance TO the Centennial buildings.
Annlv to
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
WINTER RESORTS.

INxCURsION TO THE TROPICs-AN EXCURSION
II will leave New York every three weeks cali
ing Havana, Progress Campeche, Vera CruE Tuxpan
rampco aud New orleans and from there return, calling
the ports For particulars apply n. ALEAAN
DIRE SONS, 33 Broadway.
UNHE SANFORD HOUSE. SANFORD, FLA-A FIRST
i class house, accommodating i5O guests ated the
south side Of Lake Monroe, opposite Enterprise dry air
and salubriOus cimate especially adapted Tor invads
also excellent hunting fishing and boatng
week from jacksonville; order post Office express
4e nearest telegraph station fAlatkA Address J.
The New York herald., 1876-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES.

-
IN TILE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
for the southern District OF Illinois, January Torn,
1876.
Abram b. Bayls Trustee,
Railroad Company ct al,
To THE BoNDHOLDERs PEKN LINCOLN AND DE-
RAILROAD COMPANY
Of the decree of the Court rendered In the
above entitled cause the 4h day January A. d. 1870
each you hereby notified TO produce before
me my Office In the city of Springfield Ill within forty
days this date for the purpose Of enabling TO state
tie account with the Of the above
toned decree all bonds held by and issued by the said
Pekin Lincoln and Decatur Railroad Company" Dated at
Springfield, Ill, this 4th day of January, 1876,
Master in Chancery
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-12
CARMEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
notnhor Tor 1917


MEesns. Epirons: At congregat'
meeting. held this day at Carmel Chr. Z, IS
Pickens County, 8. c., the Rev Hugh
McLces was called to the Chair and VIM. K.
Boggs requested to act as Secretary. The
following preamble and resolutions were
then read and adopted:
WagnEAs, the present critical condition of
the governmental affairs of our State should
cause all our people earnestly to implore
divine bslp in this our time Of great need !;
AND, WHEREAS, the Meals Creek Baptist
Church, of Anderson County has suggested
the Goth day of October as 9 suitable time to
observe ns q day of tasting, humiliation and
prayer. Therefore be it
Resolved, Tint tho membership and con-
gregation Of Carmel Church accept the sug-
gestion of our Baptist brethren as to the
time, and earnestly request the concurrence
and cooperation OF oil denominations OF
Oh. istians throughout the State, white and
colurcd in the proper observance OF day OF
fasting, humiliation and prayer. f
ResoIred, Thet our own people end con-
grcGation are urgently requested to by aside
P't worldly employment on that day, and
devoutly and revcrently repair to our usual
place of worship for religious exercises, and
that our pastor, the Rev. Hugh McLees, be
requested to preach a SERMON on the Occa-
sion.
Rcsoired, That the Anderson Intelligence.
Anderson Journal, Iickens Sentinel, SOaifher7a
Pfesbytcrinn, aud all other county and reli-
gious papers throughout the State, be re-
questcd to publish:
WIN. K. BoGGs, Secretary.
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LAST NOTICE.

THE Notes, Books and accounts of DR.
o. X. Horton are in my hands for collection
Indulgence will be given until IT, FIRST o
NOVEMBER, after which time they will bt
issued on without respect of persons
Sept y. 1876 10 r,.-l-.41.
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10 Democratic Clubs Of anderson C,

TO Democratic Clubs Of anderson Co.
1 have been solicited recently by some
friends to allow my name to be used at the
Primary Election for County Treasurer.
To those friends would say that have
never sought Office of any kind, bat will
give my consent for my name to be used at
our primary election for County Treasurer
1t may not be improper for me to say that
/ was born in South Carolina, and have
,been q citizen Of Anderson County for
twenty-one years, and have supported no
other party than the Democratic since was
old enough to vote; neither do ever ex-
pect to vote or support any other partylso
long as I know that party is the honest
party. If should be your choice ut the
primary election and receive the appoint
ment TO the Office by Cow Wade Hamp-
ton, will give such bond and security as
will allow me to visit every box i'll tho
County, and collect the taxes ns in former
times. which will give our taxpayers much
less trouble than the present system.
Should the voter, see proper to select one
more competent and werthy, will cheer
fully submit.
r. 8. CHESHIRE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-12
Union A7eeting.


The Union Mcetirg of the Third Division, saiu-
da Association vii. etarvne With ,te Church at
Shiloh. on Friday 5efore the anh Lords ney In
October next, ui,h the following programme OF
w Safg FRIDAY. " ftI lF +
J. Introddetofy Sermon. by Elder l.. N. Aver.
6ubject-Detie> Of Deaeon.
z. Recess one hour for refreshments.
D. Organization Union Meeting Free discus
sion on Introductory Sermon.
~ Z; Esssy or Baptist and Religious Liberty. by
5, Adjourn 20 meet 10 O'Clock, Saturday.
G Meet Saturday at 10 q. m. 80
7. One hour devoted TO Sabbath School work
g. Seriaen on Origin and HIEtoi., Of Baptist De-
nomination. by Elder J. Scott Murray.
3. Recess one hour.
lc: Essay on puYposce and otecis OF Union
~ MeessinSs' by h Marcus Barrissr Frec discussion
H. Adjourn with devotional service to 10 O'clock.
Sunday.
IL; Sunday meet at 10 and one hour In prayer
IS. Missionary Sermon. by Eldor h. Hays, at 1.
L. Adjourn.
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,rAas nERT1na ar DUE wEsr.

There rs TO be grand rally of the Demo-
cratic hosts in the Eeighboring town of Due
west on Friday, 18th inst, and we are
authorized to extend cordial imitation to
Inc Anderson Democracy to participate with
liie citizens of Due West on this occasion.
judges Mackey and Cooke, together with
o''ier distinguished gentlemen, nre expected
10 address the meeting tomorrow. A torch
.'sht procession will inaugurate the proceed
ihes tonight, and the mounted clubs are re-
quested to assemble st nine o'clock to-mor-
row " morning for the grand procession.
capt. John E. Brownlee is the chief mar
saai, who will be assisted by Il. l.. Pratt, W.
Il. Harmore w c. A----.::--...-3o::.. a,i J. ~.
n"oinson-the- Anderson Clubs reporting to
the last named nt Rev. Mr.. Young's. The
Speaking will take place in the college
campus.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-12
DRAFHe.

we regret to learn the death of Mrs. Jesse
r. McIee which occurred yesterday morn.
ing AMER long illness. Sine wat q most
,S'i'''nole woman, and greatly endeared to a
,arge circle OF friends. Her remains will be
buried At First Greek Church to-day.
iHr. Jacob Martin, one Of the oldest citi-
sens OF Anderson County. died on the 9th
i'ist.. at his residence near piercetown. He
was In the s7th year of his age.
mr. Pafis Hawkins. another old citizen
hving on Rocky River. departed this life
yesterday morning, oftera short illness. He
was probably 20 years of age.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-10-12
nAnrrH TowHaHrp DEMOCRATIC CIuD.

This Club met at Clinkscales' Mill on ;he
7th inst, md was called 70 order by the
President. A committee consisting of five
members was appointed to meet like COM
mittee from each of the Democratic Clubs OF
Broadway, Beiton and Honea Path at
Craytonville on Tuesday, 18th inst. at q
o'clock p. M, 20 make arrangements for Il
mass meeting at the latter place.
The following resolution was introduced
and unanimously adopted:
Resolped That the members Of this Club
will use every lawful means In their power
to protect colored members of this Club from
assault or violence by any person or persons
OH account of their becoming members.
Several new names were enrolled, mostly
colored.
Adjourned to meet on the 10th inst.
]. NJ. BROWNE, Pres.
GEo. NJ. MoDAvIp, Sec