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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
DOMESTIC NEWS.
THE RUMORED INDIAN FIGHT.
The Report Of the sitting BulI Fight Dis'
credited.
TSpecisl TO N. 0. Democrat


CHIG9Go, May 31.-A dispatch received this
mousin1 at Sheridans headquarters, from
Iaeut. Clarke, dated ''Red Cloud Agency, May
Goth" Mates that after a careful investigation
he II waers a part Of the Cheyennes' story
rela6.Gg TO Sitting Bull as absolutely false
that chief being north of the Yellowstone now
II not north Of the Missouri,
The rest Of the Cheyenne's report appears
III him To bc founded on aiitlct. although there
is no certainty about it; but, probably, Lame
Deer's village was captured and the version,
even by him of that affair. correct Lame
Deer was the chief who split off from the viii
lage brought in by Spotted Tail, saying that
he would take one moro hunt and then go
into one OF the agencies. He had the reputa-
ton Of being a "b I'd Indian
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Independence of IfOup,nujn
The Circassians Will Net Fight the Turks.


Especial to tho N. 0. Democrat1
VIENNA, May U.-The Sheik ul Islam found
means to let the Circassan calvalry in Rus
sian service know holy war had been de-
clared. They have since shown great discon-
tent and declared they would not fire on their
co-religionists. Thirteen trains full of these
passed over the Moldavian Railraid in one
day, on their way back to Russia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
McVeigla to Butler,

WASHINGTON, May 31.-MeVeighs letter to
Butler, donouncing the main statements of
Butlcr's letter to Pitkin as base and cowardlv
falschoods, has this sentence:
had no money of my own to spare, and
it is only a military commandant Of New Or
leans in time OF war who can safely appro-
pirate any considerable quantity of the prop
erty of others to his own use.'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
BEECHER AFTER lHE TURKS.
The Pastor of Plymouth Disiikes Their
POlySamOus Habits.

ICineinnati Commercial
The militant Bishop of Western New
York has one recruit already for his
crusade, in the person OF the pastor Of
Plymouth Church, Brooklyn. Mr..
Beecher told his flock at the Friday
evening prayer meeting that it was their
sympathy for Russia in the present
struggle. For his own part he hoped to
see the Turkish government ground to
powder, and the flag Of the Gar planted
to stay on the shores of the Mediter-
ranean, all in the interest of ciyiliza-
ton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
A Spanish Exhibition.

The Spanish Minister has informed
the Secretary Of State that an interna-
tional exhibition Of fine arts will take
place at Madrid in January, 1878, under
the auspices of his government. Re-
Gently published regulations set forth in
full the conditions and terms upon
which paintings, sculptures, architectu-
raj designs, ETC., will be admitted to ex-
hibition,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
servia VIII Declare Its Independence
Especial to N. o. Democrat

LONDON, May 50.-The Ne,es, I'M it's war
summary says that the most moderate view
taken Of the Seryian preparations Is that they
are intended to support q declaration Of indie
pendence, to be issued as soon as the Russians
cross the Danube. In that case the Servians.
without declaring war, or making formal
movement, would practically cover the right
Of Russo Roumanian army.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
tFrom Our Evening Edition Of Yesterday.]
The Positions of the Two Armies I'm Asia
Especial to N. o. Democrat


LONDON, May 31.-A dispatch from Ere
roum describes the positions of the opposing
armies as follows:
The Russian right wing is at Nessipenrek; );
an advance guard thereof has reached Kali
dagh. The cavalry patrols belonging to the
centre have advanced as far as Veziniacan.
The left wing is now only six thousand
strong: and the main body thereof is at
Uteckkilissa. The advance guard has had
several skirmishes with the Turks at Toprak
Kaleh. A column also is stationed at Ardeche
The main body of the Turkish left wing is
at Olti, with detachments near Ardahan. The
Turkish centre and headquarters have been
removed from the Soghanla mountains. The
advance guard of the right wing is at Toprak
Kaleh. The main body thereof echeloned from
Garphane via Gullentap to Delbabar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Ths Mlsinx Isal,sIpe.

Especial to N. O. Democrat
LONDON, May 31.-A special from Ploiesti
to the Ne,os says, that although the rains
there have ceased, the Danube is SO high,
owing to the melting of the SHOWS in moun-
tains near its source that an inundation Is
feared near Oltenitza. which would oblge the
Russians 10 remove their batteries there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Outrages of the Bashi ma zo,ks.


=. IHIbtIIAI 10 ". y. UbIIlUtTHtsI
BUCHAREST, May 31.-Some Bashi Bazouks
crossed the Danube between Kalarach and
Jalomitza, and captured fourteen Roumanian
militia, aad cut off the calves of their legs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Russians yesterday attacked tho Turkish
position here; Notwithstanding the large
force which the Russians brought to
the attack and their persistency against the
calling fire of the Ottoman artillery and in
fantry, they were finally repulsed, leaving
great numbers of dead and wounded. The
engagement lasted ten hours during which
time several close conbats took place
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Lease Of the Memphis ana Charleston
RatJrNnH.
Especial to the Democrat.I

Especial to the Dsm0erahj
MEMPHIS, May M-At meeting OF the
stockholders Of the Memphis and Charleston
railroad to-day tho board of directors were
authorized, empowered and directed TO make
and carry out u lease Of the road to the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad.
Stockholders have to July to raise s262, 800,
or have the lease go into effect. The meeting
determined to issue consolidated bonds to
take up the entire bonded debt Of the railroad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
why. tass Esyptaan GantsnEcHs Dees riot
III r. sail.
tSpeeial to N. o. Dpmorrnt |

EDFHUIHI 10 N U DEHH-f HtI
LONDON, May 31.-A Ners Alexandria dis
patch says that the Egyptian transport
steamers have not yet started with the Egyp-
tan contingent Of troops for Turkey. The
strike of English engineers, which first de-
layed the departure Of these troops, has
been settled and ended. but the Russian man
of-war Petropanlooski, carrying twenty 91a-
inch guns. is waiting for them in the Medt-
terranean. and they fear to leave.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Norfolk Cotton Exchange.

New YORK, May 31.-The Norfolk Cotton
Exchange makes the following report on the
present condition Of the cotton crop: Thirty
four replies from twenty-four North Caro-
lima counties average slightly under last wear
The weather has been decidedly unfavorable; !;
rr,eplanting very generally necessary, making
the crops two or three weeks late Labor is
plentiful and cheap. Cotton land going into
-, =,
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WarnlNfh's MarriaEc

Especial to the N. Q. Democrat
NEW YORK, May 31.-Ex-Gov. Warmoth. of
Louisiana. was married yesterday at Newark
to Miss Sallie Durand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
River News,
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the DemOcratI
CAIRO, May 31.-Weather fair and warm
Arrived: Donnally, from Cincinnati at a. m
Departed: Chas. Morgan for Cincinnati
MEMPHIS, May 31.-Arrived: Keystone and
Donnally, from Cincinnati for New Orleans,
is due tomorrow morning
The Lower Ohio has shoaled to eight feet
Boats Of larger draft will soon have to draw
out. The river is falling here
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The R0umanian Ministry In Trouble.
Especial to the N O. Democrat

% N. y.
BUCHAREST, May 3t.-Thc Roumanian Min
istry is in trouble over the paper currency
project. It has been unable to get a quorum
for the past two days, and have therefore con
sented to adjourn the debate. The Foreign
Minister will ask for credit for 800, 900 to give
a fitting reception to the Gar on the occasion
of his visit to Bucharest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
THE Turkish Palace GIiane.
agsssal 10 NJ. Ot Den, s5arat l I

VIENNA, May 81. The palace clique at Con
stantinople seem to have renounced any idoa
of yielding. The formation of the Council of
War is a sign that it has reasserted it's posi-
tion in the palace This measure will proba.
bly, prevent the Sultan going to the army.
All runors of ministerial changes have
ceased.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Especial to the 10. Democrat.

VIENNA, May 3.-The TagsblaH states that
Moukhtar Pasha has been dismissed from his
command and will be courtmartialed for rep
resenting that he had equipped an army of
$4,000 men, whereas he had only 10000 men at
his disposal.
Malversaton on an enormous scale is said
to have been discovered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Egypt Abyssinian War.

Especial to N, o. Democrat
PARIS, May 31.-A telegram from Cairo says
that it has been agreed that the Abyssinian
question shall be settled according to Goroon
Pashas proposition made to King John.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The sultan Organizes ~ Hungarian Bc-
giGn.
TIpar;aI IN NJ n Darnncrof

CoNsTANTINoPbE May 3l.-The Sultan has
authorized the formation Of a Hungarian Le-
gion, in spite Of the representations of Count
Zichy, the Austrian ambassador here, and of
klapka Pasha
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Turks insist that ArdaIan has been
Necaptured.

Especial to N. 0. Democrat
LONDON, May 3i.--The Turkish Minister
has telegraphed tho Portes representatives
abroad that Ardahan, which was recently
occupied by the Russians, has been recap
tured by the Ottoman troops.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
English Finances.

Especial to n. 0. Democrat
LONDON, May 31.-On Stock Exchange
there have been eight failures of spectators
announced during the pending settlement.
The bullion in the Bank of England has in
creased e155, 900 the past week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Drowned.

Especial to the n. Q. Democratl
MEMPHIS, May 31.-At a late hour last
night Horace I. Smith, General Freight
Agent on the Memphis division of the L., n.
and G. S. Railroad, while sklff riding in the
river here fell overheard and was drowned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Illinois silver Rill Vetoed.
TJpe cial To the N. q Democrat

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, May 31.-Gov. Cullom
vetoed the bill to make silver coin legal
tender in this State, giving as a reason there
for that he does not believe in the measure in
its financial aspects, nor even in its constitu-
tiOnality
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Memphis Cotton Ex change.
tSpeeial to the Demoerat,1

----|- TSneplnI 10 the UpmOCFHtI
MEMPHIS, May 31.--A large meeting held
this evening at the Cotton Exchange re-
affirmed the action of the former meeting. TO
employ three special policemen, to guard thd
cotton shipped hero! and protect it from
peclllation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

Evart's letter Expected.
cincinnati Commercially
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The Admins
tration will await the reply to the letter
OF Secretary Evarts to the Diaz govern
ment, recently forwarded by the Ply
mouth, before determining the course
to be pursued with regard to the border
troubles. If the Diaz government fails
to accede to the wishes Of the Admins
tration Gen. Ord will be given his dis
eretioI in the matter, and he will doubt
less make short work Of the cattle
thieves, without any over anxiety with
reference to international etiquette.
The raids must be stopped, with or with
out the cooperation Of the Mexican
government.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
4 Rising Probable in the drecian PrOy-
inccs Of Turkey.
spenial to N. o. Democrat,

ISpbbIHI 10 N, U, DtInUUFHt,J
LONDON May 81. - Delegates from the
Greek provinces of Turkey held a meeting at
Athens last night in favor of war The Com
mittee on National Defense has been called
out TO distribute arms in those provinces.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Californian Indians,

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May 31.--The Indians who
killed the mail carrier within three miles of
Camp Bowie, Arizona, drove back Lieut..
West, with squad of soldiers, who pursued
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
All Quiet mt Kars.
Especial to N. o. Democrat. |

ERzERoUNI, May 31.-All quiet at Kars.
Heavy rains continue, preventing any opera
tOnS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Foreign Markets.
Especial to the Democrat

LONDON, May 3t.-Consols for money,
95 7-16. o. S. 5-20's of 1865. 1929 of 1867,
1917. u. S. 1O-4Os, 10834. New 5-2O's, 1071I
PARIS, May 3l.-Rentes, 1O4f 3Oc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
A Turkish. Fleet to Protect the Contin-
gent.
ESPECIAL to the N. 0. Democrat.

LONDON May 31.-A special from Paris to
the Times says that the Turkish iron-clads
are expected at Alexandria on the 4th Of June
to escort the Egyptian transports.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
from our Evening Edition Of Yesterday
Italy and France Friendly.
Especial 10 N, O, Democrat

ROME, May 31.--tn the Chamber of Depu-
ties yesterday, Minister Melegari repeated
his assurances relative to the friendly rela-
tions existing with France and all other
powers
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Russian siege Gums.
'ial to the N. O. Democrat.

Especial to the N. @. Democrat
BUCHAREST, May 31.-Sixty Russian siege
guns are expected at Kalafat to strengthen
the batteries there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Government Gold sold

Especial to the N. Q. Democrat
NEW YORK, May 31.-One million dollars of
government gold was awarded to-day at
1062s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Nlnntrcal Eirc

Especial to the N. o. Democrat
NEW YORK, May 31.-A special from Mon
zeal says that the loss BY the fire yesterday
viii reach S5oo,0oo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
FOREIGN NEWS.
WAR NOTES.
A Russian Column.

ISDHE1HI 10 N, y. DbTnUUFHGJ
LONDON, May 31.-The Ne,rs' Bucharest
dispatch has tho following: ut is understood
that o small detached column. under selected
officers, who will march for widely outlying
points, will form part OIL the Russian scheme
of operations after crossing the Danube.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
No Meeting Between the Two Emuerors
TSpeciaI to n. o. Democra+1

IoVeCIaI 20 N y. DeInOCraf.I
VIENNA, May 31.-The 1agsb1aH denies that
meeting between the Emperor of Austria
and the Car has been projected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Failures,
Especial to N, o. Democrs,

lspeclal to n. .. Democrat
NEW YORK, May 31.-The failure Of VIM. B.
Clarke was announced ON Stock Exchange
TINS evening. Clarke was formerly President
of the Stock Exchange.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Turks Invade seryian Territory.
Especial to N. o. Democrat.

LONDON, May I.-A correspondent at Bel
grade says that the Turkish irregulars attack
ed an Island in the Drina on Sereian territory,
where the inhabitants were peaceably work
ing in their fields. and carried off some poo
pie and cattle. The government has sent
commission to investigate matters.
Austrian Monitors.
Two Austrian monitors arrived In sight of
Belgrade this morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Specie Sg,fnn,cufS

Especial to N. 0. Democrat
NEW YORK, May 3l.-The specie shipments
TO Europe to-day were S2o0OOo0
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

F'FV0'"' 10 FIIU N' W UtIHUCfAt,
CoNsTANTINorLF, May IA Pliosti special
from Constantinople says that in consequence
OF dcmonstratior by three Thousand Softas
the Grand Vizier sse,i consented to the dis
missal of Redif Pasha.
The Independence Of Roun.auin.
1t is probable that Russia will early recog-
nize tho Independence Of Roumania
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Alexander Snyder was destroyed by fire last
night. Two children perished In the tlaines
and his wife was seriously burned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
MONEY AND STOCKS.
Closing Report.

Especial to Democrat.l
NEW YORK. May 81, 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

The Singer inaugurated the reduction in prices
and should receive the patronage. Office, 81
Canal streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
CAPITAL NEWS.
The Keasiper County Massacre.
it3nnniat FL NJ. q. Damoprat,I

Especial To N. o. Democrat
~ WARRINGTON. May 8i.-The British gov
ar,,lnent having discovered that McCleland,
one Of the victims in tho Chisholm tragedy,
was d British subject, has made demand
sipon our government for reparation, and our
government has discovered that 1t cannot
move directly In the matter, the State OF Mis-
sssippi having exclusive jurisdiction In the
premises. The British government has been
10 notified, and as consequences the British
t,rs e1s inuuirina what sort of "blarsted gov
nrnme,it tits, anyhow, where the whole has
,to control over y part, you know
This Ii the Hfst ease ~ the kind that ever
trauepilnsj.. atd bids hair " bp the ealae q
new le6isltstil5n nfbf6 hcauiHtels defiiiiag tno
relations between the Federal and State gov
ernInent5in cascs where foreign powers ana
the rightk of foreigners are involved.
I nutler and aIacyeigh.
Tho frfsnds of Gen. Butler say that he will
reply to1 lie letter of Wayne MacVeigh which
waspru okcd by his sarcastic letter that But
ler wrt& "a Ito Marshal Pitkin. Those who
kiI6@ ,san General say that ho never makes
ai1 ats. Mintil he is amply fortified at every
poititto sustain himself, and they believe that
y he has sufficient Foundation for the charge xhe
made 10 give the facts upon which he based
the charge that jack Wharton did more tc
ge5 q Nichols Legislature in Louisiana thar
did Tie Ave commissioners.
Lucky ohio.
Complaints having been made that Ohio
was getting all the appointments the STATE
Department says that John Anderson. who
was recently appointed United States Consul
ut Funchal in the Madeira Islands, is not q
resident of Ohio. He lived in the State some
time, but Is now voter in Louisiana, and al
the last election was supervisor Of election
ii one OF the parishes of that State.
Postmaster General Key, now absent with
the Postal Commission on tour South, tee-
graphs here that he will return next Tuesday
RnEIIrI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The nuss,aa Repuise mt Karakllissa.

LONDON, May 31-The Daily TeleWoDhs s
Etzeroum special confirms the report that the
Russian left wing was repulsed In tho attack
nn Karakilissa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

France increased 100000 francs in the
past week
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Three Lives Lost.

Especial to the n. o. Democrat.I
PORTLAND. ONT. May 3l.-The house Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Specie In the Bank of France.

Especial to the N. 0. Democrat.I
PARIS. May 31.-The specie in the Bank Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Hobart Pasha has left Constantinope for
the Black Sea.
The New Greek Ministry.
The new Greek Ministry will favor war.
'Uneasifsss prevails ut Athens. = = ss1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Government bonds steady. State bon,s
quiet. Stocks opened weak and lover, but
are now quiet.
Sterling Exchange 488"l911l. Money on
| ioaDs 1M1h,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Fight Between the Turks and Russians
at RatOum.
Especial to N. O. ]

Especial to N. o. Democrat
LONDON, May 31-The Daily Telegraph has
the following from Batoum, Wednesday: The
The New York herald., 1877-12-25
TIRED OF HIS WIFE.

John J. Plume, aged twenty -two telegraph opera
tor, of No. $40 Macon street, Brooklyn, was yestor
day arrested by court officer at the above residence
after considerable search. He was arraigned in the
Fiity-seventh street Court. his wife, Josephine ap-
pcaring AZ complainant against him on a charge or
abandonment Tho couple have married but
eleven months, and separated about thrcc months
ago. The wife lays all the blame the fathcr and
mother Of her husband and says Ebe sure that II
John lett 10 his good impulses be would
quicky return to her. she Is Older than he and was
widow when she married him. The complainant's s.
lawyer told Justice Wandcll that tho prisoner had
S. 600 which he decided TO his father, in order
That the wife would derive no benefit from IT,
she's designing woman, who cnsnarcd my
SON. broke IN the father The wite's eyes ed with
tears. but she quickly dcnicd the fathers charge
~ Will have TO hold your son IN $500 to appear at
examination" said the Justice 10 Sir. Plume.
Tnc latter offered himself. ~ have at least 81 900
In real and personal property, and although am tho
only bondsman | pledge you, Judge, that my son
shall appear when no IS needed"
.sBut II Is charged here" SAID Justice WandeiI.
..ihet you have, before this, broken your solemn
promise"
81 deny IT. Who dares TO say so ~ demanded the
flasher.
81 swear 1t IS true, on my honor" said the WHO'S
counsel.
"well, your son will have 10 go down stairs and bc
hedthere IN default OF bail until the exaninstionn