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COLUMBIA, 8. C. Tuesday Morning, March 2. 1B6$. Tolbert Ag?lau, Tho following communication luis been famished by W. K. Tolbert, -with a ?.p^hte" reqnest that it be published, as a reply to an article from the Abbeville Press, oopiod in Saturday's Phoenix. If Charles Dickens should accidentally "turn up" in Columbia, he might obtain a prototype for another character of the Uriah Heep and lattimer style. Of course, it is to be presumed Toi-. bert would insist that his Bworn testimony was correct; but his intimation of a trial for his lifo is a very great stretch of tho ima giu.ition, or rather a bid for sympathy, as it is well understood that the plea in his case will bo that he hos "turned State's evi? dence:" Afr. Editor of the P/uxnix. DRAU SIR: I am not a writer for newspa? pers, nor do I practice it, though I beg a small space in your columns to make a few remarks for tho public . FIBST.-I will say to tho public that I was not hired by promises, nor with monoy, to do the "dirty work" of Hon. S. L. Hogo, as they express it. I was lawfully sum? moned as a witness, and what I testified to is fact, and I will testify to it again if it is necessary, and they well know it is true,; though I can't blame thom. They know that they aro guilty of fraud and everything else that is unfair in the election. There is plenty more that will testify io the same as I did when they are ju oath. . SECOND.-As to m;> vrofaneuoss, I ac? knowledge that I am ? ? ked, .though I will say you will not have to go to New York to huut up my equals in profanity and drunk? enness; they oan be" found 'in ''Abbeville County. There hos been too much of it for all of our good. I havo seen the error and felt its sting, and I think it would bc better for more of them to do likewise. THIRD.-I surrendered myself on tho 10th day of January Inst to tho authorities, and grounded arms of rebelliou, and it would have been better for us all to have done tho samo at tho olose of the war. Although myself and many others have been influ? enced by the fire-eaters, or, in other words, hot-headed Democrats, to go on in rebel? lion until wo have disgraced ourselves and not only ourselves, but our onco honorable and beloved State forover. Yet we. must go on in our bloody siu und polliitiou. I say nay. I have turned my back on all .such. You may ridiculo aud persecute me, but it has no effect upon my heart. Though I am in prison, and expect to be tried for my life, must I take all tho guilt off your shoulders and whatever you are miud to put on mo and say nothing? But I say you are sadly mistaken. I yet retain a little chip from the old block, and will show resistance to that which is untrue. FOURTH.-I am surprised to see that Hon. J. A. Leland-tho President of a Democra? tic club-has stooped so low as to "boot lick" the Republican party for the great office of a Magistrate. I am fearful there are other "close pressures to tho wall" in Abbeville County as well as they are in Co? lumbia. Mr. Leland, my dear sir, when you occupied tho positiou os President of the Democratic dub at Greenwood, I went to you in person, and asked you to erase ny name from the roll; and yon requested me to give my reasons, and I done so. I told you that'I was solicited to attach my name to tho "Ku Klux Klan," and I did nol think a member of this "Klan" ought te have his uauio ou tho roll of the club; thal something might turn up that eventually would injure the Democratic cause; ?ni! your reply waa that "ive would all be "Ki Kin cit ia after a little;" and now you em phatically deny of ever knowing the exist ance of such au organization. I could no expect any more, ns "birds of a feather wil all flock together," though you must wea; the shoe if it does fit rathol- close. Gentlemen, ns I havo said enough ou th it : itl>j Ct, I will close, by saying, I hope tin day is not far off when you will throw of your pr?judices, and your minds will be come changed. That you may become hum ble followers of Christ, I sign mv name, W. K. TOLBERT, prisoner. -o Forney foreshadows in his two papers an other proposed radical amendment to th Constitution; by which the Presidents electors ore to be elected directly, from th Congressional'Districts. This is intcnflei to neutralizo tho vole of tho largo citie* most of which nre opposed by heavy m. jorities to the "moral idea party." The al tempt to preserve the Government to n m uoritj faction is well conceived, but bein io utter antagonism to every principio < republicanism, we hardly think Amoricar can be brought to tamely submit to it. I regard to tb?> attempt, however, there cai not bo the possibility of a doubt. It is a ready a prospective certainty. -o BUTLER RECEIVES A BLOW.-lu the Hom of Representatives, on Thursday, Bea Butler received n severe blow from M Chauler, of New York, who coolly remar! ed that ho wished to say to Mr. Butler th he admired his zeal in economy, and deer ed bim one of tho greatest reformers of th country, and one of the moat thorough m< in the world, particularly ns illustrated his war record; for, according to oommt ru ni or, ho not only took tho city of Ni Orleans, but everything in it. Butler moi no reply. -o Th.! woman question.--!! he rich? STATS LERISL/VTUnE, 81XT?-HBV Bm TJAY'S rSOCSSDIK OS. ' , SENATE. SATURDAY, February 27?-The Senate as ambled ?til A. M. f Senator? Bogers and Wjmbush obtained leave of absence. a* A bill to regulate the law of divorce was debated, amended and recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary. The petition of William Mallory, of Ches? terfield County, praying the removal of bis political disabilities, was referred. .'J Sundry reporta from, committees were submitted. A bill relative .to allowing per? sons chargod with murder to give bail was reported upon unfavorably. A joint resolution was introduced, that all Sheriffs or other persons holding taxes against citizens upon which there are or aro not executions issued, shall turu thom over to the Treasurer of tho Couuty for which tho taxes are to bo collected, and the said taxes to bo collected by tho Treasurers of the Counties in tho sumo manner as though thoro had been noexeoufious issued upou tho same; aud that when such taxes shall have been collected, tho County Trea? surers are hereby authorized to pay to the Sheriffs or other persons issuing such exe? cutions the notual cost of such executions. But.that if any Sheriff or other persons shall fail to comply with the instructions of this resolutiou, it shall be the duty of the Solicitor for tho circuit in whiou suoh Sheriff or othergperson may resido, to com? mence a prosecution against such person or persons for misconduct in office; and Cir? cuit Solicitors aro hereby directed to pro? ceed, under an Act entitled "An Act to punish persons who may attempt to hold office by authority of tho lato Provisional Government," ratified the 15th day of Sep? tember, A. D. 1868, against all persons lia? ble to the penalties therein provided. Tho resolution was ordered for consideration on Monday. A joint resolution was also introduced and ordered for consideration on Monday, that the Attorney-General aud Secretary of Stato be authorized to provide for tho publica? tion, in such newspapers of tho State as may by them bo deemed necessary, of the Acts and resolutions of the General Assem? bly; and they aro further authorized to ar? range and preparo tho same for publication in pamphlet form, aud superintend the exe? cution of the work; and tho Treasurer is authorized and directed to pay all accounts for tho said work, after being duly audited by tho Attorney-General and Secretary ol State, out of any funds appropriated foi the payment of the expenses of the General Assembly. Bills to provide for special elections; tr incorporate thu South Carolina Central Railroad; to incorporate the various Board: ot Trustoes of tho Methodist Episcopa Church in South Carolina; and to incorpo? rate the Homestead, Building, Flaut?n; aud Loan Association of South Carolina received their first reading and were or dered for consideration on Monday. The Committeo on tho Judiciary, t< whom was referred tho report of the Com mitteo on Public Buildings, reported a join resolutiou, that tho Governor be authorize! and empowered to invite proposals to com pleto so much of the State House as will b< necessary for the accommodation of th Executive, Judicial aud Legislative Depart meuts, aud that he shall euler into a speci fled contract with such person or person as he may deem proper, and for the bes iuterests of tho State, requiring from th contractor sufficient bonds to secure th Stato from any loss, and to i usuro the ful fiUment of tho contract. That he is hereb authorized to draw from tho State Treasury ou demand of tho contractor, such sums o the contractor may, from time to time, o the work progresses, call for, not to excoe tho ?um of $25,000; aud that the wor shall be completod ou the first day of Nc vetubcr next. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at 12 M. The Committee on Ways and Maana ri ported favorably on bills to authorize Sy vanns Mayo to build a wharf and collo wharfage in the town of Beaufort; ou a joil resolution to authorize the Governor of tl State to fill the vacancies uow existing the State Board of Equalization; on ab to authorize I). C. Wilson & Go. lo build dock and collect wharfage in tho town Beaufort; on a bill to provide for tho ct lection of wharfage at Hilton Head; on Sonate joint resolution relieving J. M. \\ dor, late Sheriff of Sumter County, of penalty of five per cent, per month np? executions not returned by him; on a Sena bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to 1 tho salary and regulato tho pay of curta officers." Tho Committee on Engrossed Acts repoi ed as ditly aud correctly engrossed for third reading, a joint resolution authorizi the Stato Treasurer to pay tho accounts B. H. Bice & Co. in United States current also, a bill to change the location of t county seat of Barnwell County from Bal well Court House to Blackville. Tho Committee on Federal Relations : ported favorably on a concurrent resoluti requesting tho United States Congress take action looking to the sale of cortt property in Beaufort Couuty. Tho Auditing Committeo reported on t accounts of Benjamin Byas, SergeauL Arca, for ropniriug clock, Ac, and reco mended pay mont. Tho Committee on tho Judiciary report favorably on a . couenrront resolution i thoriziug tho appointment of a commit to report legislation necessary to be enaoi at tho present session. The Medical Couimittee reported favo bly on,the account of Joseph Dewces, D., of Beaufort, for post morieir. exam i Hon, and recommended tho payment ot same. Tho Committee ou Incorporations rcpt ed favorably oh rt Senate bill to incorpor -S-1--: tho Longshoromon's ProtaetiT. Unies As sedation, of Charlea too, 8. C. The Special Committee to whom wan re? ferred a bul to establish an agent to super? viso contracte, and to provide for the protection of laborers working on shares of orops, reported bj a bill to protect laborers ! and persona working under contract on shares of crops. ' A joint resolution was introdnoed and re? ferred, that whereas a commission has beeu granted to Samuel Heridon to supply the office of Treasurer of Oconoe County; he bas also received tho appointment. of As? sessor of Oconee County; and his actiou aa Tax Collector in the years 1864, :05, '60 and '07, he lins exhibited such thorough incom? petency for tho performance of tho duties assigned him; that tho office of County Treasurer of Oeoneo County bo declared vaeant. Notice was given of a bill to amend the charter of tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad, so as to enable tho compuny to exteud their road to Asheville, N. C. lillis iu relation to the rates of froigbta of railroads and to incorporate the village of Little Rock, were read and referred. A concurrent resolution that the Medical Faculty of tho University of the Stato of South Carolina be, and tho Kamo is hereby, constituted and nppointed a Board of Con? sultation in respect to the State Lunatic Asylum and tho State Penitentiary, and as such, may be consulted by tho officers in charge of the said institutions respectively, was adopted aud sent to tho Senate. A joint resolution thnt the Governor be authorized and requested to cause to bo in? stituted forthwith, for and on behalf of thu State, legal or other proceedings against the Laurens Railroad Company, for tho purpose of enforcing the payment of all interest due on tho bonds of said company whenever tho guaranty of the State is endorsed, and pro? tecting and securing the State against any loss or damage by reasou of said guaranty', and to this end to enforce tho rights of the State by virtue of the statutory lien or mort? gage held by the State ?-n the property of tho said company, was referred to the Com? mittee on the Judiciary. A bill to provide for tho uniform and proper promulgation of all legal and public notices, was read and referred. The ncconut of the South Carolina Repub? lican was referred. A bill to provide for the enumeration of the inhabitants of each Couuty in the State, was debated and amended. A Senate bill to enable the Savannah and Charleston Railroad Company to complete their road, was read a second time and amended. Repr?sentativesCrewsnnd Drillleobtained leave of absence. A bill to confirm and declare, valid the re? cent election for Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Charleston received its third rend? ing; its title changed to that of au Act, and ordered to bo enrolled. A bill to amend an Act to define the juris? diction and regulate the practice of Probate Courts, was read and referred. A Senate bill to change tho location of thc county seat of Barnwell County from Barn? well Court House to Blackville, was ordered to be enrolled. Theodore Hook once dined with Mr. Hachet. "Ah! my dear fellow," said his host, deprecatingly, "1 am sorry to say that you will not get to-day such a dinner as our friend, Tom Moore, gavo us." "Certainly not," replied Hook, "from a hatchet one can expect nothing but a chop." A Wanted. GOOD COOK. Apply to Mareh 2 1 H AUDY. SOLOMON. Wanted, 110 LOAN-$4,000,-on good security, anti! the 1st of October next. Forfurther information, apply at dis office. March 2 2* Corn ! Corn ! ! Meal ! Meal ! ! OSR Car-load! of CORN. One Car-load Roltod Kiln-Drie 1 MEAL. Applv to Mar. h 2 1 MARK F. COOPER. Main ?treot. For Exchange." \FINT. 8 iddle and Harness HORSE will becx . changed for a l'a-r of Work Mu?es. Applv to Mareh 2juA. R. PHILLIPS: True Brotherhood lodere No. 84, A. F. M. A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of True ?^%rRr.othcrhood Lodge No. 84,.A. E. M.. wilt /V\be hold, at Masonic if all. THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock. By order of the IV. M. March 2 1 " S. L. LEAPHAHT. Secretary. Religious Notice. KEY. DR. HICKS, Assistant Pustor cf St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles? ton, M. C., will preach TH RS EVENING, at half past 7 o'clock, al tho Baptist Church. March 2 1 $1 Time-Keeper. f-o HANDSOME CASEt Glass Crystal: Steel vy\ and Metal Works; White Enameled Dial; J^jfcWatch Size; warranted to denote correct time and heep in good order FlVB YEAHS. Agents aro making $200 per month, selling this wonderful invention. Scud fl for Time-Koopor, or write for terms. O. R. STANFORD A CO., March 2 { I* 138 Statu street. Ohioago, 111. Great Combination-Work and Speed. BY request of many owners of tho host 4\ --^Stock, thc coloborated Messenger Stab /?lifj Aljon "DANVILLE," will season in Rich I \ f 1 iai..l County, this spring, viz: At tho Livery Stables, formerly owned hy William Hitch? cock, on the 4th, 5th and Cth of March, and at Mr. W. H. Dowdy's, on tho Woodward Plantation, in tho Fork, on thc 9th, 10th and 11th of March, and alternately at tho above places every niuo days. Terms reasonable. For particulars, apply at the above places. March 2 lino Grand Legislative Inauguration Support PROCEEDS for th? benetlt of the A. M. E. Church. Columbia, S. ii. At Jannoy'a Hall, THURSDAY, March 4, 1HG9. Tickets, admitting lady and uetitleman,-$3. ? Committee of Arrangements.-H. Shro&ahnry, J. N. Mayne, W. H. Jones, Oeorgu Lee, William Brodie, O M.1 Wilder, S. B. Thompson. Financial Committee.-AV'. E. Johnson, W. M. Thomas. Executive Committee-lite. Tuokar, Mrs. An? derson, Mr?. Dakor, Mrs, Banks, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Melbow.1, Mrs.: Pickons, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Williams. March 2 3 Zia o <o a ? lt? XKX 0 . -o The Charleston mail failed entirely yes? terday.'afternoon. _-o OAHU.-Our terms aro strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, hand over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, the money must accompany the order-otherwise no attention will be paid to thom. This rule will be adhered to. -o A bill has been iutroduood in the Legis? lature, aud roforred to tho appropriate com? mitteo, relative to uniform freight charges on tho railroads. It is a matter of consi? derable importance, and should receive the earnest attention of tho legislators. -o EMANATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. Tho Governor has appointed Z. P. Moses as Notary Public of Sumter County. Tho following Magistrates have been ap? pointed by Governor Scott: Peter B. Hedges, Edisto; Peter Toglio, Wad inala w; J. B. Eidsou, Edgefteld County. -o MAIL. ARKANOEMENTK.-The post ofhee iw open during tho week from SJ? u. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 )>. m. Thc Charleston and Western mtlile are open foi delivery at 5 p. m., and close at 8>:> p. m. Charleston night mail open 8j? a. m., close 4.Wi p. m. Northoru open for delivery 2 p. m., close 11>< a. m. Greenville open foi delivery 5 p. m., close 8}<? p. m. -o The Rev. Dr. Hicks, of Charleston, hat kindly consented to preach for the Lntlierar congregation of this city, this evening, a Dr. Reynold's church, (Baptist,) tho uso ol which has been tendered for the occasion Tho great pulpit abilities of Dr. Hicks will no doubt, induce a largo attendance. Dr Hicks is tho assistant pastor of St. John'i Lutheran Church, Charleston, (Dr. Bach mau.) -o Oim Jon OFFICE.-The Phoenix Job Offict is now prepared to executo every manner o printing, from visitiug and business cardi to pamphlets and books. With ample ma terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction ii guaranteed to all at New York prices. I our work does not como np to contract, w< make no charge. With this understanding our business men can have no excuse to sent their job work North, when it can be dom at home. HABEAS CORPUS.-At Chambers, on yes tcrday, Judge Boozer heard tho caso o habeas corpus, continued from Saturda; until Wednesday next, to await tho urrivu of the Attorney-General. That officer ha\ ing arrived, the case was taken up and argu ment heard upon a motion to discharge th prisoners, upon the ground that tho retnn developed tho fact that the Sheriff held th prisoners without authority of law. Judg Boozer ruled that the prisoners were prt perly iu custody, and issued an order to thu effect. For tho prisoners, Messrs. John 1 Sloan, Jr., and II. W. Rice; for the Stab Attorney-General D. H. Chamberlain. -o A SOUTHERN INVENTION.-Wo were pr? sent yesterday afternoon at a trial of a nev ly-invented plow which is attracting grei attention-and is generally commended j Reyuold's patent plow. It is simple : I construction; has a detached guide ba which adds to its steadiness and prccisio I and at thc same time enables a boy to < the work of a mnu. The iuvontor is Georgian, and the planters of that Sta have given the plow a fair trial, with ben ricial results. Mr. R. R. DeJarnetto, t manager of un English planting interest tho Empire Stato, thinks it unequals Hon. Herschel V. Johnson says of it: "Having closely inspected the pate plow of the Rev. P. F. Reynolds, I ta pleasure saying, that, in my opinion, should attract the attention of tho agrio tnral community. Aa a cotton and co cultivator, it must provo eminently use! and satisfactory. It is so constructed tl any form of plow-share can bo used up tho same stock. It combines simplicit lightness and strength, and from tho n chanicnl principles on which it is cr strncted, it cnn he easily managed by a ordinary plow-boy." An arrangement has been effected wi Messrs. Glaze Sc Shields, by which tin improved implements will bo mantifuctui in Columbia. Messrs. Fisher, Lowrance Fisher keep them on hand. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special uttcnti is called to tho following advertisemet published for the first time this moruing Meeting Truo Brotherhood Lodge. O. R. Stanford Sc Co.-Si Time Koepe A. R. Phillips-Eor Exchungo. Mark E. Cooper-Corn aud Moah D. C. Peixotto &. Son-Bacon. Grand LegislativeT?anguration Suppe Hardy Solomon-Cook Wanted. Wanted-Apply at this < Miloo. D. C. Poixotto*& Son-Assigneo's Sale Great Combination-Work and Speed. Jacob Levin-2-Auction. Rov. Dr. Hicks-Religious Notice. POMKROY'B DEMOCRAT.-M. M. or "Briok" Pomeroy s new paper already exceeds in circulation every other, political paper in the world. It is "red hot," and of unusual interest. Send for samplo copies. Printing Home Square} New, York City. F28 -I-o A WONDERFUL SOUTHERN DISCOVERY.-In the South, where Liver complaint and bilious diseases prevail to so great an ex? tent, there has long been felt a need of a medicino that would act specifically and promptly em the Liver, restoring it to its nor? mal functions, aud at the same time be safe from after effects, aud yet so simple tlmt it might be used by any one. It is claimed that Dr.. TUTX'S VEOETAUI.E LIVER Pities supplies this want. They act directly on tho Liver; their constant use will not injure ir: the slightest degree the most delicato constitution. Females nt any period may use them with great benefit, and realizo great relief from tho distressing nausea which they experience ut certaiu times. These pills nre not recommeuded as a uni? versal cure-all, but simply for diseased Liver, and those maladies which follow a derangement of that important organ, such as Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Costiveness, Piles, Jaun? dice, Sour Stomach, Ladies' Heartburn, Chills and Fever, Foul Breath, Restlessness ut night, and Flatulency. These invalua? ble pills may bo found in every Drug Store of any uote in the South and West. F27 G -o "BIRD IN HAND," &G.-In lifo assurance tho promise of future dividends is not as safe aud sure as cash possession.' All mu? tual cash companies promise to gi.vo divi? dends iu one, two, three and live years, payable at death-always preferred or ap? plied to the reduction of premiums. Now, this promised dividend, in connection with its power to reduce the premium, must be looked into, and this fact will bo established. If tho premiums charged iu mutual com? panies are paid, with tho expectation at a future day of receiving a dividend, indefi? nite in amount, and uncertain in its charac? ter and time of payment, then it follows that the premiums so charged is largely in excess of the actual cost of insurance; and that lifo assurance can bo had at a cheaper cost. The people are charged too much for insurance. THE NATIONAL LIFE IN? SURANCE COMPANY offer, now tho cheapest rates, upon the broad principle of securing the largest amount nt the smallest cost. Farmers, planters, mechanics,' and all who desire to secure something worth having, are invited to examine the new fea? tures of tables and rates in tho National Life Insurance Company. For explanation, call on E. H. HEINIT.SH, Druggist. F20 -o Dulce has quickly abandoned all hope of seducing tho Cubans from their purpose of overturning the Spanish authority iu the island. Amnesties, pardons, freedom of speech and of the press, promises of repro sentatiuu in tho National Assembly, and other extraordinary favors, have failed to reconcile aud soothe tho excited Creoles. So Ducie, following the moral of the old man iu "Webster's Spelling Book," seeing that words would not bring the naughty boy to a seuso of his duty, is determined to try what virtue there is in sticks aud stones. New orders have been issued by him revok? ing the previous concessions, and reviving with increased vigor, tho old machinery of Spanish repression of popular tendencies. The censorship is re-established, military commissions are ordered to be organized, drum-head courts martial aro authorized, and au energetic und sanguiuary warfare is to bo commenced against tho insurgents. Having experienced all these repressive measures ourselves, we cannot object very seriously to Dulce's putting tlie Cubaus through tho same processes to which our people were subjected by Butler, and other military chieftains, iu the late war. We hope, however, that they will result in in? vigorating the hostility, confirming tho re? volution, and consolidating the power and resources of the Cubans against the Spanish authority aud army. Tho Cubaus ought to have the sincere sympathies aud good wishes of this people, and, in the event of their revolution attainiug a certain reality and organized chnraoier, the Government of the United States ought to interpose and give Dulce and his corps of Spanish emissa? ries their conge. If by the external pressure of our influence wo restored Juarez to tho Government of Mexico, aud brought about tho cruel death of the mild and moderate Austrian Archduke, surely the same influ? ence might be employed to rid our neigh? bors of the execrable tyranny and exhaust? ing oppressions of tho Spanish colonial system.-Aleio Orleans Times. AFFAIRS IN CURA.-The gravity of affairs in Cuba, so far as tho insurgents and the Spanish authorities are concerned, is daily becoming moro interesting. A fow days ugo, wo noticed the arrival iu our ci1 / of a leader of tho Cuban forces. Men are daily being recruited hero for tho Liberal side, but thc work is being so quietly conducted, that wo hazard nothing in saying that de? tection of tho agents or prevention of their ends is almost impossible. A week ago, the steamer Herden stole out of the harbor of Jacksonville with about thirty adventurers and a largo supply of ammunition for tho Cubans, successfully escaping tl o guns of a United Suites revenue cutter. [Savannah Republican. -o SAD DEATH OF A FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR.-Tho Hon. Walter Brooke, of Mississippi, who occupied a seat in tho United States Senate in 1852 -'53. made va? cant by the resignation "f Hon. H. S. Foote, died on Saturday last, from strangulation, caused by tho induction of an oyster into his wind-pipe. Mr. Brooke was an able law yor and was highly esteemed by bis friends and associate's, on account of his n<~ vio na? ture and raro social qualities. The oldest revolver-Tho earth.