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Grange Statistics.
Prairie F armer. J

Prairie Farmer
The Secretary Of the National Grange
has recently made his report Of the
standing Of that institution. In 1873
the total membership was 761 ,263, and
in 1876 it had dropped to 538, 987, aver
aging 80 members to the Grange.
In some states, as Iowa and Missouri,
deputies had organized more oranges
than the territory would support, being
more anxious for their own fees and the
name Of building up so many new
oranges than for the solidity and perma-
nent success Of the order. Numbers OF
these oranges died OF limitations; others
consolidated; many fell in arrears ;
other sthrcw up their charters in disgust
The Northwestern, Western and Eastern
States are very thoroughly occupied; the
South and Southwest are pretty much Ia
ken up In 1873 there we're l, 1862 gran
ges in that year there were organized
10, 80 new ones; in 1874, 1888; IN 1875
(nine months, 2,0l2, and in the year
ending October / 1876, 883.
Allowing for female members, chill
dren, etc, we may fairly estimate each
grange at % families, Representing 115
souls, so that the active oranges 348, 91l
farmers families, or LA, $50 souls.
After making every deduction, therefore,
for exaggeration and misintorm alton, il
will be seen that this great rural order
embraces nearly one-twentieth Of the
population Of the country. That the APP
parent shrinkage is in reality healthful,
appears from the fact that while the
number Of oranges has been reduced 37l
per cent, the number Of paying member,
has only been reduced 223 per cent, and
the average strength Of each grange has
risen from 313 to nearly 40.
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RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

MIR. IT. Il. STEVENS. .
Dear Sir-I will most cheerfully add my testi-
n3oBy TO the great number you have already re-
ceived IN favor Of your great and good medicine.
VEGETISE, for do Hos think enough can be said
in its praise, for was troubled oTeT thirty years
with that dreadful disease, Catarrh, and had
such bad coughing spells that il would seem a.
though l could never breathe any more, and
VEGETINE has cured me; and do feel 10 thank
God all the time that there is so good a medicine
as NEGETISE, and l also think It one of the best
medicines for coughs and weak sinking feelings
at the stomach, and advise everyb body TO take the
VEGETgXE, for can assure them il is one of the
best medicines that ever was
NsPs. L. GORE.
Corner Magazine and Walnut streets,
TambFidGs AfaSS
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MEDICAL.
WHAT | KNOW ABOUT VEGETINE.

SOUTH BOSTON, May Q, 1870.
II. r. STEVENS, Esq.
Dear Sr-I have had considerable experience
with the NEGETISE. For dyspepsia general
debility, and impure blood, the NEGErINE is SUI
Eerior 70 anything which l have ever used. |
commenced taking VEGErINE about the middle
of last winter. and, after using few bottles. it
entirely cured of dyspepsia and my blood
never was in so good condition at the present
time. 1t will afford pleasure to give any
further particulars relative to what l know
about this good medicine TO any one who win
call % address at my residence. $50 Athens
street. Very specially.
MONROE PARKER,
3S6 Athens street
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Brilliant WhiteNVasEI.

\ correspondent wishes the receipt
given some years since for the whitewash
used on the east end of the White House
For her benefit and the benefit Of others,
it is repeated. Take one-half bushel of
nice unslaked lime, sIake it with boiling
water cover it during the process to
keep in the steam. Strain the liquid
through fine seive or strainer, and add
TO it peck of salt, previously we'll dis
solved in warm water; three pounds of
ground rice, boiled to thin paste one
half pound of powdered Spanish whiting,
and one pound of clean glue, which has
been previously dissolved by soaking it
well, and then hang it over a slow fire
in a small kettle within a larger one filled
with water. Add five gallons Of hot
water to the mixture, stir it we'll, and let
it stand for few days covered from dust
1t should be PIT on hot, and for this pur-
pose it can be kept in Kettle on por-
table furnaGce. 1t is said that about a
pint of this mixture will cover a square
yard upon the outside of house, if
properly applied. Fine or coarse brushes
m y be used, according to the neatness
of the job required. 1t answers as well
as oil paint for wood, brick or stone, and
is cheaper. 1t retains its brilliancy for
many years. There is nothing of the
kind that will compare with it, either for
inside or outside walls. Buildings or
fences covered with it Will take a much
longer time to burn than if they were
painted with oil paint. Coloring may be
put in and made of any shade desired.
Spanish brown will make reddish pink
when stirred in, mare or less deep accord
ing to the quantity.
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Dvaneuaizs

SYMPTOAIS.-Want of appetite. rising of food
and wind from the stomach, acidity OF The ston-
sch, heartburn. drynesS and whitenessa of the
tongue il the morning. sense OF distensIon in the
stomach and bowels, sometimes rumhug aud
pain; eostiTeness, which is occasionally inter
rupted by diarrhga; paleness Of The urine. The
mouth is clammy, or has or bitter taste
Other frequent symptoms wateFbFRsh, pal pi-
tation of the heart. headache and disorders of
the senses, as seeing double, etc. There is gen
eral debility, languor and aversion motion
detection Of the spirits, disturbed sleep, and
frightful dreams.
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AMBITION.

Eager thought has tied band
OF doubt aul care about my head;
All for naught / guide my hand.
The words | write are dull and dead.
Jaded mind is there no rest,
No halt nor stop upon the way?
Tired, blind, in weary quest,
Must thou continue day by day:
FESTIVE soul so swelled for fame
Tiny heart Is all on glory bent;
Uonor's Toil ue'er held thy name,
SO strive no more, but live content.
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Gained Fifteen Pounds Of Flesh.

SoCTH BERWICK, Ne, Jan. L, 1872.
H. r. STEVENS, ESD;
Dear Sri have had dyspepsia in its worst
form fer the last ten years. ard have taken
hundreds Of dollars worth Of medicine without
Obtaining any relief. In September last com
menced taking the VEGETISE, since which time
my health has steadily improved. My food di-
gests we'll, and l have gained fifteen pounds of
flesh. There are several others in this place
taking the EEGETINE, and all have obtained
relief. Yours truly.
THOMAS T.. MOORE,
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NOTICE.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
OFFICE AUDITOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, :
AND Ex-OFFICI) LEvEE COMMISSIONER.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
OFFICE AUDITOR Public ACCOUNTS,
AND EX-OFFICI) LEyEE COMMISSIONER.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 10, 1877.
Pursuant to the requirement of section of
d" an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to
abolish the office of Liquidating Levee Com
missioner ana to provide for the redemption
of lands in the Liquidatiug Levee District, and
for other purposes, approved April llth, 1876
approved February l~t, 1877. the unlersi ned
as ex-oflicio Levee Commissioner hereby gives
notice that Section Six of the foregoing emit
tied 4 ct provides THAT III outstanding bonds
certificates or surplusage certificates issued
under the provisions of nm Ac entitled an Act
to provide for the payment OF all debts and
liabilities contracted or assumed and al scrip
or evidence of debt issued by the general
board of levee commissioners organized I'M
der an Act approved December ID, 1858, and
also for the payment of all debts and liabilities
incurred or ASSUMED by any county for work
and labor done material furnished prior to
the first day of January, 1862 in any county
included in the levee district created bv the
Act of December ID, 1888, aforesaid whether
such debts and liabilities incurred or assumed
before or after the passage of the Act afore-
said, approved February 18TH 1867, or under
the provisions of any Act or Acts amcndatory
thereto, may be presented by the holder there
Of to the Auditor of Public Accounts, by him
to be registered on or before the first day of
June, 1877, and all such bonds or certificates
which shall not be so presented for registra-
ii n within said time shat be barred by limi-
tation, and shall not thereafter be receivable
for taxes except for the redemption and pur-
chase of lands as provided in the Act to which
tn 5 Act is amendatory, and i'll section one of
this Act amendatory thereto nor constitute
otherwise a valid claim against said levee
district and after said first day of June 1871
no action in law or equity shall be maintained
to enforce the same.
". II. GIBBS,
Ex-Oficio Lcvec Commissioner
Feb. A. lS77-Sw.
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RICE WAFFLEs.-O cup boiled rice,
one pint milk, two eggs, lard SIZE of Z
walnut, half teaspoon soda, one teaspoon
cream tartar, one teaspoon salt Flour
for thin batter.
FRENCH LoAF-Three and one halt
cups -four, four eggs, one cup butter, one
cup milk, two cups sugar, three even
tablespoonful of yeast powder, ohe-half
pound currants.
TEA BGsCUIT.-One quart -four, but
ter size Of an egg, two cups buttermilk,
one teaspoonful soda, SAME quantity of
salt. Instead of buttermilk use sweet
milk, with one half teaspoonful cream
tartar
DRESS WAsH-A very nice thing for
a lady to keep Il bottle of this on her
dressing table always, for little spots on
her garments: One quart of boiling wa
ter, half an ounce of camphor, one ounce
of borax; after cooling half pint of al
cohol.
BEEF LOAF One and one half pound
of lean steak chopped very fine, two eggs,
one tablespoonful salt, one teaspoonful
pepper, one cup Of rolled cracker. Mix
well. and form loaf put bits of butter
on top, and bake. a fine relish for
lunch or tea.
CURE FOR HICcoUGH.-One drop of
essential oil Of cinnamon on a small
lump Of sugar, which must be kept in
the mouth until dissolved, and then gen
thy swallowed. Another: ~ teaspoonful
of vinegar, will generally give immediate
relief in the most obstinate hiccough.
SURE CURE FOR EARACHE.-The fol
lowing is said to be never failing cure
for earache Take bit of cotton bat
ting, put upon it a pinch of black pepper,
gather it up and tie it, dip ii in sweet
oil, and insert it in the ear. Put fan
mel bandage over the head to keep it
warm. 1t will give immediate relief.
SUGAR CANDY.-Six cups of sugar,
one Of vinegar, one of water, one spoon
full Of butter, and one teaspoonful of
soda, dissolved in little hot water. Boil
all together, without stirring, for half an
hour. Flavor with lemon or vanilla.
This is very good when pulled" like the
o!d-fashioned molasses candy, or it may
be cooled on buttered plate.
TrannPs as plantation Hands.
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To Cook RICE.-W ash in cold water,
several times, removing imperfect grains.
To one pint of rice put three quarts of
boiling water, let it boil seventeen min
utes from the time it fairly begins. Turn
off the water, remove the pot lid and put
on the back of range, thus securing the
grains being white, separate and dry.
For griddle cakes rice should be mashed,
boiled in cold milk in similar proportions,
sweetened and favored ana turned into
wet molds to turn out when cold.
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Gross amount of Losses, claims
and Liza


The greatest amount in any one risk is $50,
900, but will not as general rule exceed &c.
000.
The Company has no general rule as to the
amount allowed TO be insured in any city,
town, village or block, being governed in this
matter, in each case, by the general character
a buildings, width of streets, facilities FIR
putting OFT fires, etc.
This Company was incorporated under the
general Insurance Law of the State of New
York, and obtained its Charter, or Act of In
corporation, September 9th 1853, an attested
copy of which, amended, fled heretofore.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
CRY AND COUNTY OF New YORK,
Stephen Crowell, President, and William R.
Croweu, Secretary of the Phenix Insurance
Company, being severally and duly sworn, de-
pose and say. and each for himself says, that
the foregoing is a true, full and correct state
ment of the affairs Of said Corporation and
that they are the above described officers
thereof STEPHEN CROWELL. Pres't
WM. h. CROW ELL, Seet'y.
Subscribed and sworn before me, this 10Th
day of February, A. D., 1871.
[Seall FRANCIS P. BURKE,
Commissioner for Mississippi in New York.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, 81 Scr.
l. W H. Gibbs, Auditor of Public Accounts
of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
the foregoing statement is truly and correctly
copied from the original on hle in my Office.
Given under my hand and official seal, at
Jackson, this first day of March, 1875.
TLs w. II. GIBBS,
Auditor of Public Accounts.
BARROWS 81 SMYTHE, Agents,
mar21-3w JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
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GOOD EVIDENCE.


Mr. H. K. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-The two bottles of VEGETISE fur
lished me by your agent my wife has used with
great benefit.
For . long time shs has been troubled with
dizziness and costivepess; these troubles
now entirely removed by the llse Of EECETINE.
She was also troubled with dyspepsia and gem
eral debility, and has been greatly benefited.
THOMAS GILMORE,
o2Q1s Walnut
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TONSORIAL.


ROBERT Carroll.
MOULD respectfully inform the public.
w that he is still engaged I'm ,as-BARBEf
BUSINESS at his old stand aext door i0 ihe
EMPIRE SaLooN, whore these seeking clean
shave, "A irst-class Whir-Cut or a real sham
poon, are invited ~ call
The fullawinG are my Terms-Shaving lh
eeeAss Hair Cutting 30 cents ShampoOuinE
- cents.
ROBT. CARROLL.
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The BEAUTIFUL AND UsEFUL.-The
useful encourages itself; for the multi
tude produce it, and no one can dispense
with it the beautiful must be encourage
ed for few can set it forth, and many
need it.--Goethe.
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LEGAL NOTICES:
Notice to Contractors.

OEALED PROPOSALS for the building of q
y JAIL for CalhOan County, Miss, II De
received bv the undsrsignt d, Chancery Clerk,
nj his Office, Pittsboro Mss, un il the first
Monday in May, 1877, at which time the bids
will be opened bv The Board Supervisors,
and awarded to the lowest bidder; 81 d b. al d
res.ryinr the right 10 reject any and all bids.
The undertaken will be required to enter into
nd and .ecurity for the performance of the
work accor ing to plans and specifications
which are on file in this Office, and can be seen
S. A SPENCER,
Chancery Cle'x.
March IA '77-w4w
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ATr. H. r. STEVENS:
Dear sir Through ihe advice and earnest
persuasion of the Rev +. ). Best. Of his place,
] have been taking NEGETISE Tor dyspep Sia, Of
which have suffered for years.
l have used only two bottles. and already feel
myself new man. Respectfully,
DIR. j. W. CARTER.
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BLACKWO0D'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

The British Quarterlies give to the reader
well-dig sted information upon the greateye
in contemporaneous history, and contain mas
terly criticisms on all that is fresh and vail
able III literature as well a summary of The
triumphs Of science and art. The wars likely
to convulse all Europe will form topics for dis
cussion, that viii be treated with "a thorough
ness and abii .ty nowhere else to be found.
Black woods Magazine is famous for stories,
essays and sketches of the highest literary
merit.
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APPROXIMATION.

II. r. STEVENS:
This is to certify that have used your nBlood
Preparation lFEGETINE) in my family for
several years, aud think that, for StEof1la Or
Cankerous Hum0rs Rheumatic affections, it
cannot be excelled; and as blood purifier aud
spring medicine il Is the best thing have ever
used: and have used almost everything. can
eheerfully recommend it to any one in need Of
euch a medicine Yours respectfully,
Mrs. A. A DINSMORE,
10 Russell street.
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Fine Gold JeWelrY

ever brought to jackson since the war;
This elegant stock of Rich Jewelry was sc
lected by myself from several thousand dol
lars worth. sent to me for inspection BY va
rious New York Manufacturers and Whole
sale Jewellers. In the selection OF my Jewelry
picked thus personally from these extensive
resources, | have exercised the ARTIST : TASTE
as to beauty and elegance. while my expe-
rience of twenty-seven years as practical
JeweIer and Matchmaker was used with par
ticular care in the selection Of QUALITY AND
PRICES
In consideration of the scarcity of money,
the old and tried business adage: g" Small
profits and quick sales" will be strictly and
honc rably carried out by
E. V. SEUTTER.
Jackson, Nov. Is, '76 SIN.
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For Sale or Rent.

A NICE DWELLING HOU Sc WITH TEN
IA agrees ground attacked, Situated on the
Eantan Road half mile north of Street Rail-
road, and known as the " PKTRIE place. The
house has eight rooms and is in good repair.
For terms apply ON premises to w. s. HAMIL-
TON, or in Jackson to the undersigned.
Z. WATKINS.
NoY .22,76-tf.
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TERMS (INCLUDNG PosTAGE) :
PAYABLE STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
CLURS.

discount of twenty per cent will be al
lowed to clubs Of four or more persons Thus :
four copies of Blackwood or of one Review will
be sent to one address for II so four copies of
the four Reviews and Black wood for SIS, and
so on.
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PREMIUMS.

New Subscribers applying early) for the
year 1871 msy have, without charge the num-
bers for the last quarter of 1876 Of such peri
odicals as they may subscribe for.
Neither premiums to subscribers nor dis
count to clubs can be allowed unless the mo-
ney is RENTED direct TO the publishers. No
premiums given to clubs.
Circulars with further particulars may be
had on application
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JACKSON ADVERTISEMENTS.
N1lTICE +!

rasHE REMARK SOMETIMES MADE by
i my numerous Photographic customer
from distance why what a beautiful
" as sortment of JEW ELRYl did not know
you kept JEWELRY," is certainly very Ia
tering; the impression being based on my
reputation an ARTIST, so widespread and
mplete as TO have become proven bal and
synonymous with: "SEUTTER TaE PHoTo-
GRAPHER."
Graz eful and encouraged as the Artist feels
by such appreciation, I would. however, re-
mind those, who received their iRpressi ms by
my unprecedented exhibitions of superior
Photographic works at The Mississippi State
Fairs, and by my reputation as an Artist
per Sc as also the public in general that !:
have been in the JEW ELRY BUSINESS
y years in Mississippi-of which eleven years
in Jackson, and that | have, this v nter, ia
particular, received the largest and and choic-
Ii ut
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TINS standard article is compound
cd with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and as
satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to its
youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head a
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
By its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and maxi
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
As a dressing, nothing has been
found SO effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, Md, State Assayer
of Massachusetts, says, "The CON
stituents are pure, and carefully Sc
lected for excellent quality and L
consider it the Best PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price. One noIlaw
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The Leonard Scott Publishing Co,
Al BARCLAY ST. NEW YORK.
march Il. I'LL.
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vsgstine is Sold BY al Druggists.
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The Amount of its CAPITAL STOCK :.
The Amount of its Capital Stock paid NJ
The amount of its Accumulation. .........
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5 1892, 9G2 90
TOTAL LIABILITIES

2 1872, 902 90
TOTAL LIABILITIES:
Amount of Losses adjusted and
due and unpaid .......-..............- None.
Amount of Losses adjusted and
not due. ............... 5 2l,223 50
Amount of Losses incurred and in
process of adjustment............ los, 546 %
Amount of Claims for Losses re-
sisted by the Company -........... 1881 90
All other Claims against the Com
pany, Commissions, return pre-
miums office rent, etc.. ......... {, 462 90
Amount necessary to reinsure
outstanding risks ................... 753, 343 rs
Gross amount of Losses, claims
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Buok1aa ghana's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other undesir-
able shade, to brown or black, at dis
erection. 1t is easily applied, being in
one preparation, and quickly and eff
fectually produces permanent color,
which will neither rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL g. CO.,
NASHUA. NH.
~ y n Druggists. a. Dsalsr. n Hsassssss.
JOHN t. BUCK, Agent
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JOIN Z. nUcK, Agep+
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-26
a solace for the AGED.

In the decline of life, as the vigor Of the
system wanes, and infrmities attack it tc
which 10 early lifeit was a stranger, the
use of a safe medicinal stimulant is highly
advisable. Nothing, as experience shows
is so admirable adapted to the wants of old
people as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Il
is real solace to the aged, and the best
safeguard they can possibly use against the
complaints to which they are peculiarly LA
bic. 1t invigorates the body aud cheer;
the mind, is pure, agreeable and effective
Rheumatism, lumbago and govt are more
frequently developed 10 age than in youth
or middle life. Hostetters Bitters are an
excellent remedy for those painful disor
ders, and also fortiiy the system agains
them. They never create undue excite
ment, are gentle in their action, audi arr
infinitely purer than the unmedicated sti
mulants of commerce.
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A Bitter Pill.

The Aledo Record bowls mournfully be-
cause one of Mercer county delegates re.
fused to vote for P, n Bassett, and cast il
for j. j. Glenn-thus securing his nomin-
alton as circuit judge, at the Republican
convention at Galva on the 18th. The
Record says
Upon the call of the 4th ballot, it was
evident that if one member of the Mercer
county delegation could be found so void
Of honor as to disregard the obligations
under which each and all rested, the ques-
ton would be decided, but no one present
thought for moment that such a mar
could be found in the Mercer or any other
delegation; and all were astonished when
E. T. Crosby, of Viola, gave has vote tC
Mr.. Glenn. We do not believe there was
a man in the convention that was not dis
gusted with this selfish and traitorous pro-
ceeding, no matter how well pleased Mr.
Glenn's friends May have been at this
success; and this disgust was increased
upon hearing Crosby publicly boast that
1t was pirate matter; that he voted
against Mr.. Bassett because 'Mr. Bassett
had beat HIM an q ldtcSuit" Indeed, one
of these friends, when thanking Crosby for
the vote, remarked that they were glad tc
get the vote, but it was id mean
principle upon which it was cast