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appointment he will regard previous parti-

appointment he will regard previous parti-
san activity on the part of any applicant
as disqualification, or consider the claims
of an active Democrats partisan as favor
able as those of an active Republican par
tisan. Certrinly we do not propose to go
to any such lengths of sentimental folly as
would be involved in asking a Republican
Executive to select Democrats, or Demo
cratic Executive 20 select Republicans
other things in both cases being equal-as
the agents of his policy and his associates in
the Government. But when a man has
once been appointed to Office by an Execu-
tive OF any political complexion it is mon
strous in itself and full of peril to the pub
lie veal to say that his tenure of Office shall
be determined by his submissiveness to
partisan exigencies, or his sympathy with
the personal aspirations Of a particular SEN
ator from the state or particular member
from the district in which he happens to
live. The latter is the practice which came
into being under Grant, and which, as we
understand the matter, Hayes is endeavGr-
ing to abolish. If he is in earnest in that
endeavor it is necessary for him to allow
of absolutely no exception to an universal
rule that executive officials shall in no
manner participate in the management
either of Federal, State or municipal cleo.
lions. He must make the instrument alb
solutely useless to the politicians who have
heretofore used it to further their OWL
| purpose.
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Naruons nehiIltv.

A depressed, irritable state of mind; a
weak. nervous, exhausted feeling; no en-
ergy or animation; confused head, weak
memory. often with facilitating, involuD-
tary discharges. The consequence of
excuses. mental overwork and indiscre-
tions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY finds a
sovereign cure 10 HUMPHREYS HOMEo-
PATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS, 1t tones up the
system, arrests discharges, dispels the
mental gloom and dependency, and rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly
harmless and always efficient. Price SIS,
for a package Of FIVE boxes and a large 81
vial of powder, which is important in old,
serious cases; or 81 per single box. Sold
by all druggists, or sent by mai on receipt
of price. Address Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Medicine Co., No. 100 Fulton ST.,
N. Y.
gFy-See arpC advertisement.
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Tuesday. July "a. ls77.
OHIO STATESMEN AT HOME.
The BucOliC Garfield.

The description which correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Gazette gives Of an inter-
view with Congressman Garfield is a rath-
er pretty picture Of American life, We
can see in imagination the scene limited
at in the opening Of the letter, lying along
q well kept country road in the Western
Reserve, with cultivated fields, neat hedges
and comfortable farm-houses on either
hand, the whole landscape made historic
by "reminiscences Of the early growth Of
Mormonism in that region, which was once
the abiding place for the Saints. And
there at his home on the road between
Mentor and Kirkland the strolling Bohe-
milan found the Ohio politician in his front
yard playing croquet with his wife and
family and lady visitor. What fine,
genial-looking figure he must have seemed
in the pleasant summer evening, with
three boys and little girl about him and
his comely countonsnce aglow with well
nomel With what charming affectatio1 of
frankness and simplicity he received bis
guest you see," said the General, as he
planted his foot on the ball for stroke, Il
require my boys to do 80 much work every
day, aud in turn they insist on my playing
croquet in the evening. So excuse me, I'll
finish the game" Consider that for pose,
gentle reader, and label the elegant statue
the Statesmen In Domestic Retirement. "
Remember that the magnificent model with
his foot on a croquet- ball is a candidate for
the Senate, whose fate depends upon the
fall election, aud it will be easier TO appre-
ciate the tact displayed in his waxwOrk ap-
peal to the popular heart. Let the poll
ticans OF the country take off their hats to
their brethren in Ohio, for they are sly, sir
-devilish sly. In innocent cunning, unct-
uous devices, ingenious artfulness, they
have no rivals. Is not this description OF
the progress Of the interview delight.
ful?-
1.-THE fact is l never before haye-(The other way
my son, the other wHy)-never have allowed my
mind TO lie fRllow so long as since the adjournment
is evident-( Hold on sissie It's my knock down
evident that there is period OF general lassiude
in both parties. The Republican should (NOw,
Sisste, go Through. Now send him of toward the
Rpple.tree, GOodD They, OF course, expected such
aperiod, a. party Is always in such state few
months after It's President goes into Office
Not another word Of this charming de-
scription will we give our readers lest they
should surfeit with its delicious sweetness
1t recalls the primitive simplicity of great
men in ancient times, when philosophers
retired to shady groves and lived life
unvexed with grevious cares of state.
Happy OhiOl Mellihuent Garfield!
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A THING OF BEAUTY

Indeed, and JOY Forever, is the New
and Superb Edition of the Rocky
Mountain Tourist.
remarkably large has been the demand
for the now widely noted work, the Rocky
Mountain Tourist, that an entirely new edi-
ton has been necessitated, and is just
ready for issue. While the first edition
was an elegant thing, the second Is really
superb, aud the Rocky Mountain Tourist
10 its new form, royal octave, thirty-two
pages, printed on the finest of super sized,
caleDdered paper, handsomely bound with
engraved cover, is without the slightest
question the richest and most attractive
book of the description ever issued. AllwhO
contemplate trip through the garden OF
the continent-southwest kansas--tO
the Alps of America-the Rocky Noun
tains-will CONT the gravest of mistakes
By starting before securing the Tourist,
San Juan Guide aud accompanying maps.
Simply the mere request by postal card or
letter addressed to T. j. Anderson, Topeka,
Kansas, will insure, by return mail, ALSO
lutely free, the receipt of these indispensi-
BILE auxliaries to travel in the Great West.
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Politics and the Public ssrviOa.

Upon this subject the New York World
makes the following sensible and we'll tim.
ed remarks The President has taken an
entirely proper stand in the matter of the
relations between the public service and
the National Committee Of the Republican
party. Its not at all likely that any of the
office. holders who are also members of that
committee will venture to contest his au-
thorty to take it before the Senate, as
some of them are said to be now threatening
to do. But If any OF them should be SO
misguided there can be no sort of question
rs to the result Of such a conflict N
president Hayes sincerely means TO insist
upon an universal application of the prin.
cipal that partisan activity is an indency in
public officials holding executive appoint
ments, he will be sustained against all Cd
position from any quarter whatever by an
overwhelming majority of the American
people.
We Do not understand President HAYES
90 pretend that when he finds himself call.
ed upon TO hll vacant Office by executive
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
Are you respondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpita-
ton of the Heart? Have you Dizziness
of the Head2 1t your Nervous System
Depressed2 Does your Blood circulate
badly2 Have you Cough? Low spirits
Coming up of the food after eating? &C.,
&c. All Of these and much more are the
direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER is now acknowledged by all
Druggists to be positive cure. 100000
bottles were given away in the United
States through Druggists to the people as
trial. Two doses will satisfy any person
of it's wonderful quality in curing all forms
of Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cts.
Regular size, IS cts. Sold positively by all
frst-class druggists in the United States,
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ElleSi FlSCula, CalL hHeuu, anu all us
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeableaan distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & MCKINsTRY, Hudson, NY,
ProprletOrs.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al
tections Of the Breast or Lungs, leadir to
Consumption, use
DR.. H0USEMAN'SG GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty year, BY j. j.
Davis(now deceased) and you NJ De sure
to find relief. Address R0SSMAN 4
MCKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island. -
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayettee, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson Il Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John II. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, 8 College Place, N. Y.
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$4,000 BOTTLES
Sold in 1876 of This Imminent.
Testimonials.

Testimonials.
ST CHARLES, Mo.
Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment is wonderful.
was laid up for is weeks; tried everythin- | was
told; doct RS could do nothing for me, until was
told to try bottle of VordiCk's Celebrated Rheu
matte Linimcnt II cured me, and must give 1t
all the praise. My case is too long to tell you all
here. Address me and enclose stamp and will
- GEo. j. BoENKER.
Prop. of Washington House. corner Clay and sixth
streets, st. Charles, Mo.
tits a sure cure for Neuralgia.
JOHN Powers
ST. LOUIS. Mo.
1t cured my back. / suffered great deal.
JoHNATHAN s. RUDOLPH,
ST. CHARLES. Mo-
sell it now. GEO. It. BoENKER.
recommend ii to everyone. It always helped in
our family. MRS. FORSTER,
Six Mile House, West st Louis.
ST LOUIS Mo
can recommend Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment.
Yours truly. DANIEL PRINCE
ST. CHARLES Mo.
recommend it to everyone for the above com
plants. This Liniment has done great wonders.
Yours turly, FRED HACKMAN.
ST. LOUIS. Mo.
can recommend Vord1ck's Rheumatic Liniment
as II the greatest Liniments the world can pro
duce / had very hand, sprained while
catching fly ball. Yours truly,
JOHN D0LAN.
Catcher of Red Stockings Base Ball Club.
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
always keep Vordick's Celebrated Rheumatic
LinimeEt in the house. 1t is good remedy for all
1t claims above. g q GATHER,
st. Louis Four-Mile House.
l recommend ii to all afflicted. 1t is a friend in
the house, Yours truly, SETH Chaplain,
WARRINGTON Mo
1t is a great Liniment for all pains. 1t makes nc
difference where you have pain, it will cure it.
Yours truly, HENRY ROWE.
CALIFORNIA, Mo.
1t Is a great remedy for rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia, say ii Will cure every case.
am yours, JOHN HOWARD.
WENTzvILLE, Mo.
sell Vordicks Rheumatic Eminent in my store.
They all praise it every day when theycome TO me
for it. Yours, HENRY WEDERKEMPER.
K Thousands more of testimonials, but space does
not allow MORE
Jefferson Avenue and Benton St.. ST. LOUIS.
Sold by all Rock Island Druggists.
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MEDICAL
S. 0. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
N AG N E STA

Superior to any English or American. ADIPLO
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
apefient antic acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aciditV with very great benefit 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels. II is decidedly superior 10
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, on account of its
aperient quality.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatve and aperient in all
cases of irritation Reidity of the stomach febte
complaints, infantie disorders, or sea-sickness
An ounce or two of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid eructatons and sourness, or irreg
ular digestion.
The solution is Of itself an aperient, but its laxa
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it or directly after it. little lemon juice mix
ed with engar and water, or even with cream OF tar
tar; in this manner a very agreeable effervescent
dranght can be safely taken at any time during
fever or thirst.
to the presence of much carbonic acid have been
found very valuable in putrid and other fever. As
lotion for the mouth, 1t sweetens the breath, and
the Magnesia cleans the teeth from tartar.
The ISOLATION has almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudites Of
he attention of the public is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia; ,.o
S o DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your "Fluid Mag
nesia." 1 have never found anything so pleasant
and eectual for correcting acidity Of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re-
sorted to by several members of my family when
ever suffering above and always with great sat
isfaetion andE instantaneous relief.
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for years, is happy to endorse the
testimony of Mr.. Blake In its favor
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6, 184S.
Mr.. o. S. nUNBAR,-Dear Sir: | am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia is
coming into general use While tits more econom.
zeal than other preparations of Fluid Magnesia,
have found it vastly efficient, and not ouly al
antiEeptic and anti ocid upon the stomach, but q
very considerable tonic. II is beautiful medicine
| for the bowel arrangement which often aflicts
young children, and for females of debiltated and
sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, 1t is
| invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
| open TO the profession, it needs only acquant
| ance TO become with them favorite medicine.
| WIN. GRosYENoR, NJ. D.
so. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some time
IN the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepare
| ton on account of its cheapness and IT'S superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &C.
NJ S. PERRY, NJ D.
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Centennial Exhibition Prize Medal Awarded.
Eagle Anvil Works !

Made at the Oldest Anvil mandatory in this
country. All English Anvils, after time, become
following on the face by continued hammering in
use on account Of the brous nature of the wrought
iron-causiDg II to settle under the steel
But the body Of the Eagle Anvil being of Crys-
talized iron, such settling cannot OccuT; and the
steel face therefore remains perfectly true. Also,
it has the great advantage, that being Of more
SOLID material, and, consequently, with less re-
bound, the piece forged receives the FULL effect
OF the hammer instead of part Of 1T being wasted
by the rebound as with wrought iron Anvil.
More work can therefore be done this Anvil
with hammer One-ffth lighter than required for 9
wrought iron Anvil which is more elastic.
The working surface is in one piece of JEssoP's
BEST Tool CAST STEEL, accurately ground, hard
ened and given the proper temper for the heav' ~
work The horn is of tough untempered steel
The cast steel surface is warranted to be
oughly welded and not 10 come off
PRICE LIST, OCTOBER 1sT, 1876.
AnTils weighing 100 De. to 500 TBS. cts per u
Smaller Anvs, (''Minims - from 81 to IS each.
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NEMHAlL HOUSE
HOTEL DOvENsHIRE.

opposite Grand Central Depot on dist and AID SIS.
bet. 4th and 9th Avenues, New York.
THE HOTEL DEyoNsHIRE Ia new drst class Ho.
tel, elegantly furnished and well ventilated Every
room ls bright and cheerful The hotel is a modern
strnctare built expressly Cor nrst-class house,aDd
mas every modern Improvement. II is conducted
on the European Plan, at moderate charges;
PERSONS visiting the city VIII save carriage hire and
secure the best accommodations for the smallest
cost, by stopping at the Hotel Devonshire.
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Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tt
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DooIey's Patent Combination
TOE-CAIKS.

Put up in boxes containing Is ms, each.
These Toe-Calks are made from Steel converted
from carefully selected brands of Norway and
Swedes Iron by special process which ensures the
durability in wear.
For sale by all iron, steel and hardware dealers
throughout New England Manufactured solely
by c. DEWICK g. CO.
800 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, Mass
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s AERSE.S SOAP

for constant use in the family. Absolutely pura and
the most agreeable TO use, and has the additional
advantage of being impregnated with the greatest
Its Daily use prevents contraction of contagious
diseases and the baneful effects Of sewer gas, MAS
matte and material exhalations. 1t is special boon
to School Children who are constantly exposed and
to infants. Prevents contraction of skin diseases
Keeps the Skin Soft and White and Prevents
Chapping. Endorsed by the medical profession.
Most economical 20 cents a cake; cakes for so
cents. Sample cake sent postpaid fos cents.
For sale by Druggists and GrOcers.
THE BEVERLY Co., Agents, Chicago.
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HAIR DYE.
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
SPLENDID Hair Dive for 50 years with benefit to the
hair, and injury to his health; proof that ii is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied at BATCHLoR'S Wig Fac
tory, No. 10 Bond street, N. \, Sold by all drug
gists
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Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
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GREEN'S PATENT SHIRT-BosOM, STRETCH
u er and Ironing Board Mos perfect, durabls
and cheapest ironing board in the world. Away:
ready for usei neees no adjusting; fits any shirt
never out of order. Agents Wanted.
GREEN BROS, Manufacturers,
159 LaSalle Street, ...,......,.... CHICAGO.
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Piles--Itching Piles

! Positively cUred-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-24

S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: l have been some time
the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ISL prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &C.
NJ. S. PERRY, NJ. D.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-30
BY Frank j. sampson AMI X. Il. Tay.or.
Real Estate Agents amt Auctioncers,
No. 92l Hull street, Manchcstcr "

pUBLIC SALE or TRULY EALUA-
&C. N BAlRD'S FOUNDRY. is TmE CRY Of
MANCHESTER. VA. IMMEDIATELY ON THE:
WATER LINE: ANDTH liLDlNGS ANDTlIE
IEASEIlOLD INTEREST OF f.. j. BAIRD AND
MERIY OCCupIED AND SUCCESSFULLY OPP
RATED BY TIE LATE ROBERT BAIRD. AND
SINCE HIS DEATH BY Ills llElES.-liy 'ir'u" II
decree Of the Hastings Court for IA" CITY 1T Nan-
chester. In the cause OF Baird IT Gfs. rS Baird Il
ais, shall otter for sale AZ public auction "n The
premises. on THURSDAY. Novcmh'rS. 1871. com
mencing at o'clock \. VI. the following VALUABLE
piAa' large lot OF PATTERNS for AL paris OF ma
chInrrv. and Gearing Tor mills, Factories. fnIrlrr<
and Neutrality-suspicious. which are peculiarly .auutl"
because they cannot br oh'anc,! elsewhere:
SCALES Of different SizC,:
DERRICkS. LATIiES. DRILLS:
4 great variety Of ILACk>MI1lI>' TOOLS;
i;LASEKs; cRaS1:S, GlK t.,,l;
and the SIL,FTlNG ana BETTING belonging
MOTIDINC; APPARATUS suitable for con,lrc,-
Ing nrst-class and profitable fonn.lrv amt m"nl!-
TERESTS OF +. J. BAIRD AND OTHERS IS TIE
GROUNDS AND WATER-SUPTLY. under u l..,,,.
from the city of Manchester. said t;s.c E', ne ten
wears to coniinne with the privilege 81 renewing Tire
SAME The 'f P'As9TTEKfSs and MACHINERY are very
valuable, and We invite the SPECIAL attention Of
millcrs, mouldcrs, and nIachns'S generally o.
this propprty. and the location thereof, AMI ih"
privilege under the lease The auctonrr: will TAX"
pleasure in showing the property AMI living all
necessary information 10 purchaser.
TERMS: one fourth cash: the taIan"" upon 3
credit OF six, twelve. and eighteen months Tor ar-
proved. endorsed negotiable notes, with interest
added from day OF sale.
SOCRATES BROOKS.
DAVID l.. PILLIAM.
oc2T Special Commissioners.
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MANCHESTER NEWS.

Attempted Murder in Chesterfeld.-Last
Thursday negro named Joseph Sturdiyant,
residing in Cloyer-Hill district, Chester
field county, made an attempt to murder
his son, named Cornelius, by shooting.
Joseph Sturdivant was arrested and
brought before Justice j. W. Pinchbeck
Friday. Cornelius Sturdivant was the only
witness, and testified that his father shot al
him several times with pistol, one OF the
balls taking effect in one OF bis arms and
inflicting serious injuries. The prisoner
denied the charges IN toto. The Justice
however, sent him on for further trial, and
committed him to jail.
The reported cause Of the difficulty i:
that father and son some time since pur
chased in conjunction piece Of land, and
that the son had the deed made out in hi:
name alone. The elder SturdiYant went
after his son and difficulty arose, with the
above result. AS there were no witnesses
present the justice was compelled to rely
upon the testimony Of Cornelius Sturdivan'
alone,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-30
TIE the Voters Of the City OF Rich
mOnd.

The CITY Conservative Committee, charged
with the direction Of the affairs OF the Con.
servatiye party in this city, decided it eX-
Incident that candidates should be nomi-
mated to be voted for as delegates to repre-
sent the city OF Richmond In the House OF
Delegates. A primary election was agreed
upon as the best mode by which the voters
OF the party could give full and fair eX-
preston to their choice OF candidates.
Then says the committee: '.The propriety
at this time Of making nominations is q
question which has engaged the thoughtful
consideration OF the committee, and its
conclusion has only been reached after a
full discussion and calm deliberatien."
"The maintenance Of the Conservative or
ganization, and the Importance Of having
as our delegates in the next Legislature
those men who will be the opponents OF the
views OF majority OF the Conservative
voters vi the city, are some OF the reasons
by which the committee has been infu-
enced'
"The maintenance OF the organization in
tact is imperatiyely demanded by every con-
s1deration OF seh-protection and patriotism,
and any course which will tend to it's disrup-
ton should be sednlously ayoided.n
Now, we ask you, Was your choice Of
candidates fairly and fully expressed Mt the
polls on the 23d Of October, and who pre-
Venieik suth full and fair expression Of
choice II IL was not 50 Ii would be idle to
answer these important questions. That
rings' and combinations were formed to
defent the will OF the people Is apparent to
every ont.
We can safely soy That the aye gentlemen
nominated at the primary election on the
( S,oa oi octopef are not the exponsnts OF