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TUG mWi Ilfflft ilY C. II. ALLEN. 3 TERMS.?Two Doi.i.arb per annum in advunce; Two Doli.ars and Firrr Cents if pHymeut in delayed six months ; or, Three Dollars after the expiration of the year. ADVERTISEMENTS conspicuously inserted at the usual ratun. ^Vbbcinllc <?. fj. SATI'UDAYTUIE 1, 1850. ifSrT'CiiAB. M. PiiLOT, Esq., is our authorized Agent, to rcceive subscriptions fur the ] 5 ann eh. _ Wanted, vj At this OHIco, a boy to trie 14 or 16 years of ago, of steady, in 'ustrious habits, to serve ?s an apprentice to the Pointing business. Acknowledgements. We are again indebted to the Hon. A.13urt und Hon. J. L. Orr, for public document**. The Farmer and Planter. The May number of this valuable journal has been received, which sustains itself well. The present number contains many interesting and useful hints, upon agriculture and other subjects. As upon other occasions, we ' again most heartily recommend it to our far- ! iners. Price ?1 00. Published, at Pendle- i ton, S. C., by Seaborn A* (iilman. Bailey's Delineator. Wc would call the attention of mathematicians, and especially surveyors, to the advertisement of Mr. Bailey, found in our columns.. We have examined his Delineator, and li.tr c >10 hesitation in saying, that it is one of the most perfect, anel, at tl?e same time, tli? most. Ktmiili> iiistrnmefifs of llm U-iiul ovi>r invented."*1 To surveyors iu making-plots, it will be valuable, as with the use of it, a plot can be made in a few minutes, and with more accuracy than it is possible to make it oilierwise. The instruments can be seen at Bailey A: Owtu's. iEolian Minstrels. By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that these Minstrels will give a Concert, in the Court House, on Monday evening next. Owing to engagements at j\inens, wr. uiey nave ueen unaoie to mett their previous appointment at this place. To those who are fond of good music, we would say give them a hearing, and you will 1x3 delighted. It will be remembered they gave several concerts to our citizens last year in this place, and every one expressed themselves highly pleased with the performance. ?' ?? A lion J L Orr's Spceeb. Upon the first page of this paper, will be f jund the speech of lion. J. L. Orr, one of our mr>inta-rs in fYmrrross. imon the Abolition sentiment in the North. Mr. Orr shows up I in strong colors, the feelings and sentiments of the abolitionists, towards our institutions, J and confirms us more and more in the opinion, that nothing short of the emancipation of slavery, even in the StaU-s, will sati*fy this fanatical crew. To reason with such wretches upon the subject, is treating them with a respect not due them, and only serves to increase their insolence. It is quite evident, we think, that the spirit which now actuates tlie_]Sjorihv will iv.Gst" certainly and ? ?speedily bring about a dissolution of this union, and unless this agitation is stopped, the sooner tbc Letts r. Fire in Charleston. . We regret to learn, from a passenger, in \ the Augusta stngo of Thiireday night, that \ when he left that city, a telegraphic despatch \ had beeri rectived giving information of anr. \ otlier serious fire in Charleston. Ilavne \ Streta was said to have suffered much by it, \ and that the Charleston Hotel waa on fire. " w6 tru&b this may not be so, but have no reason to doubt the information. Distressing fasuaUy. ^ Mrs. Dickson, the wifo of Rev. Bugh Dickson, was thrown from a Iiotkc on Thursday tho lGth May, and fractured W.h bones of her left leg, near the ancle. This wa? complicated -with a complete dislocation of tho ancle joint, nnd a division of the soft parts, for two-thirds of the distance arouud the joint. An attempt was made to save the foot, but the injury was so extensive, that gangrene commenced 4 or 5 days after the injury, which, it was greatly to bo feared, would prove fatal, as she was 04 years of age. Tho P&yaicians.in attendance (Drs. Arcbcr.Ward law and Branch), succeeded in arresting its progress, however, and were enabled, on Thursday, last, to amputate the limb, which she bore roach better than waa feared, in part, ^o doubt, attributable to the use of chloriJbrm. Mrs. Djokson is a womasvpf extraordinary fortitade, and we trust she may ultimately recover. ^ The operation was performed by Drs.T. Brnnehi awl J. J. Wardlaw, assisted by Drs. Archer Dr. Archer wa? tho atfev tonding j?hyf=;ctan. "iereiga-Sewfk The tuba Expedition. Tin: Cuba exi>edition has Again proved a failure, ami that lovely Isle must Htill groan tinder the iniquitous burdens, imposed upon her by the Spanish Government. The expedition headed by Gen. Lopez, and consisting of over 000 men, effected a landing at Cardenas, and after some ten hour's hard fighting, look possession of tlx: place, capturing the Governor and other officers. These made a galant resistance, and only surrender ed when the flames were applied to the Governor's palace. Cardenas contains about 7,000 inhabitants, few of whom seemed disposed to join the patriots. It was the intention of Gen. Lopez, to next attack Matanzas, but ascertaining that a large force was marching against him, he re-embarked, and went to sea. Bet ween 35 and 40 of the patriots wero killed and wounded, and upwards of 100 of the Spanish. The Governor and ofworn t-ibon ah fl?.* Pi?aiv1a ing to the paliiots, but afterwards sent back upon their promising to use tlieir influence in behalf of tlie patriots taken prisoners. A spanisli steamer chased tlicm, and finally overtook tliem at Key West, where they had lauded, and their vessel was seized by the U. S. authorities. From this point they have scattered away, many leaving on the Isabel for New Orleans. Gen. Lopez, upon nrriv| ing at Savannah, was arrested by order from the President and brought before Judee Nicliols, but no evidence appearing against him, he was discharged. -lie is said to bo still in good spirits, and thinks he can yet effect the liberation of Cuba. <1 The Nasfiviiic COnv?nt(ori. Wk learn from our exchanges, that the delegates from this State to the Nashville Convention have all left. South Carolina will at least be represented there, whether other Slates come to the rescue or not. We trust that the recent developments at Wash-1 ington, have more and more convinced the eutire South of-the importance of that meeting, and that no State who feels that she has an interest in this matter, will fail to be represented. Wo shall look to the proceeding of the convention with intense interest, bc?!...? ll.A ixxtnnMon n" It Ill/till^ Wltlf tilVT UllUllb itliu JHUIIUM3III VI IVO members will devise some plan by which our rights may be secured. This is our only hope; if that body fails to effect anything, thc-n arc we undone, and Southerners must begin to think of submission to Northern dictation. i ?* The Compromise. The papers of this State, with one solitary exception (the Charleston Courier), have condemned Mr. Clay's project of a Compromise, in the most etnphalic terms, Many of the papers of Georgia and Alabama, have also expressed theiir disapproval of it. The Montgomery Advertiser, in speaking of it, has the following: " We give, at length, to-day, the'report of the Committee of Thirteen, that our readers .may see the reasons upon which the proposed degradation of the South is based. If the propositions themselves are objectionable, what must be thought of the argument put forth in this report to sustain tbcm. They are an insult to the South," . - . -fcatClr froiri California. Thf, steamship Crescent City arrived at New York from Chagres on the '27th uli., bringing later intelligence from California. Col. Jack Hays lias befn elected Sheriff of San Francisco county. Sacramento City*has a^uin l>een inundated and a large amount of jlropeity destroyed. John II. Peoples, Esq. and Lieut*. Biiche and Browning and two others, of the Surveying ExpeditiQja^avu sailed for Trinidad liny. A large fire had occwred at Sacramento City, and tho loss wan estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Business was generally depressed1. Lumber wjw scarcely worth the, freight. Property is declining in,value. General Conference. Tiie general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, adjourned on the 14th inst., after a harmonious meeting. In consequence of tlus prevalence of Cholera io St. Louis, the Session was short, and the business hurried, yet from the proceedings we pereeire that much was done. The aext meeting is to be held in Columbus, Go. FROM WASHINGTON. (CORNUrOKDKN'CC OF Tllf. AVBKVILCB SMOTE*.) The Compromise "BiJf?Mr. Clemen** Speech? Mr. ? Scute's argument against (he Bill?Mr. Clay's reply?Frtwpscts of the Compromise**Mr. Footo, <fce. Washington, May 2o, 1830. Tlie Hilt; for tho admission of California, and the establish men t i>f Territorial government* over Utah and New Mexico still con-, tinuc to be the sole topic of discussion in the-1 Senate. On Monday lastv Mr. Clemens, of A^bumo, occupied the attention of the Senate .with an able speech in opposition to the WU%nv jEojnjiriKin?} veyort, jjun ng WG pro? grow of Jus remfj-ks, Hi1 alluded to tljo in* consi?tfeucy of Abo course puraned by Mr. Foote in Ration to tLe sobjoct im Jer (SUcilswon, showing that gentleman' tip, in-hi?truecolors and leaving the country with' no doubt as to w bat-was to be Mr. Forte's fututft coth-jw fee wo# tlio pernon Irg.illy j ^hbihl - ????I????????? entitled to the lloor and that Mr. Clcmcns only stopped him occasionally for tlw purposo of sotting him right in relation to certain points in the argument. On Tuesday Mr. Soule delivered, in opposition to the entire report, the most masterly argument which has as yet been made. He reviewed the report item by item urging the strongest objections to each, until he left his adversaries without a tenable position. Mr. Clay attempted a reply, but though in it? delivery it was said that lie evinced much of the animation of his oarlv lifn. vot. it. fnit.nl l.uva the (lesirc.1 effect, and the argument of Mr. Soule is yet unanswered. Mr. Clay is l>egi lining to despair of the passage of the several Hills reported hy him and is now ready to make propositions even to Mr. Benton to the effect that if he (Benton) will support his compromise, he (Clay) would support Benton's proposition to establish a mint J at San Francisco. Mr. Footc still continues to bo the most zealous advocate for the Compromise in the Senate?having bolstered himself up with the opinions of a few worn out political hacks who- coincide with him, he now fancies that the whole country arc c. . r *i-_ ? in in>or 01 mo mows ciueitaincu i?y mm and he will spare no effort to secure the passage of that Compromise. If General Footc was really honest in his opinions 1 know not that lie should be censured, but turn it in whatever way you plea*?, th? fact is still apparent that a wish to be placed upon the ticket as a candidate for viee-presid?-nc7 at the next election, is the sole inducement which is o|h>rating upon him and rendering his course so inexcusably inconsistent. This lust for office has done and is yet destined to do the South much injury, until i?v i.. n. li / ' ? " sucii men ;is j-ouvi", vjoou, oi Georgia, oaity and a few others, who for the sake of individual aggrandisement would lose sight of their country's well fare, are kept at home? until #ucli is the onse we may ever expect to hear of Northern aggression, for so long as a few Southern men are to be found who will not permit the South to present and unbroken front, the North will never cease in her unjust demands. When last I wrote I believe I informed you that there was a probability that the compromise Bills would pass the Senate?at this time there is a difference of opinion upon that subject, but I have been told, by a distinguished member of the Senate, thut SO far AS nr?tir?n wno concerned one would never hear of the compromise outside of that body for it was destined to be crushed where it had its origin. If this proves to Iks correct it will be fortunate indeed, for should they succeed in push ing it through the Senate, no doubt is entertained as to its passing the House. It is said ttfio ui?4l* even aliVMliU. Clio VIII uvrtu Houses it would fail to receive the E.tmutivc sanction. The President is determined to have the honor of admitting California, at* Mie now simian, ana him organ (the llo public) in&inuati s that no plan which materially altars tlio one proposed by him in his Message, and which would thereby deprive him of all the glory he expects to acquire during his term, will meet his approbation. Whether this rumor is truo or Hot, I cannot say, but from the silence of Benton and the -indifference manifested by him as to the probablo result of the present discussion in the Senate, as well as the fact that he lias been known to have tweral conferences with the President, induces me to believe that it is tint nrillwtiit T ? ?WW IVMIIUIIiiVII X <1111 111 (lull 111 hopes, however, that the truth of this rumor may never be tested by actual experiments, but that the Bills will be killed in the Senate. On yesterday a proposition for the establishment of a mint in New York city was introduced .and supported by Mr. Dickinson. Mr. Denton moved as an amendment that j there should be one also at Charleston?both these amendments were lost and the further consideration of the subject postponed until Mondny next. In the House-of Representatives the California debate has been'continued at interval*, out owing to me eamc discussion in the Senate, but little attention has been pnid to this body. By some unfair procecdure on the port of Mr. Boyd, the Chairman of the. Committee, when .this matter comes up, who; seems determined to prevent any one who will stand up as the faithful advocate of Southern rights, without regard to party tics, Mr. Colcock has not yet succeeded in obtaining the floor though ho baa matfo repeated effort*, for two weeks past to do so. The Bill to increase the rank and file of the ahny and to* encourage enlistments w^sf pn yesterday debated by Messrsri?6rt and 'OartLutip in favon Mr. C?hhif<r?f A1nh?mi attp^wuiV^i^ajpipt in discussion it pawed tin House una?*tho operation of the preyioha. ouestkflfcftv a yote of 107 yeas, 5& Much exciwnrenl prevails at this lime about the CuM| expedition,, and much sympathy is raantlnted in behalf of those who people of (hilt yjiML XhosjapourtB pursue^ gut* makeW*^ . The exci : m x ^ *5 0 candidates, and thcro aro already eight orten in tho field. Another question is aW occupying the attention of the people in the way of a reform of the judiciary, and from the character of those who now fill the bench there can be no doubt there is good cause for such reformation?a spirit of determination is manifested by the people in this mat tor ami but little doubt of success is entertained. SOUTIIIiON. ^ ??t ? FROM NEW YOltK. (connrpronne\ce of the Annr.vu.i.K O.wnf.r.) Tallnian the Defaulter. Ilis Arrenl?Coro of a Runaway Slave?Kail Roads?Emigration, Ate., Slc. New Your. May 11, 1850. In .n former communication, I mentioned the fact of a young man, named Tall man, who, in transacting the Custom House business, for Messrs. Cottonct & Co. of this city, had managed to cheat Uncle Sam out of a considerable amount, and make his escnfn?. A complaint was ma<Jo at the time, and a warrant issued for his arrest; of)ieers have been engaged since then, in searching out his whereabouts, and on the 3d instant, they received information that he was secreted somewhere in the State of Ohio. Officer Stephens started immediately, in pursuance of said information, and on Thursday a week ago, found him, at a place called Kalidft, a small village in the woods of Putnam County, Ohio* Tallm.nn submitted at once, and expressed his willingness to return with the ofliccr to New York, without any further trouble. They arrived here on Tuesday morning, and he has been committed to the tombs, to await a further hearing. It is reported that he intends to make a full confession, and an exhibit of how, in what manner, by what means, and at whose persuasion, the money (some say 13,000) thousands of dollars lmve been expended. A runaway Slave, owned by Allen Thomas, of Maryland, has been convicted of Grand Larceny, and sent two years to the State Trison. Mr. Thomas has been much dissap pointed at the course of the law, however at the cud of the imprisonment, his claim to the service of the slave, will remain as at present. The slave confessed the theft. Ilis name is Nicholas Dudley, and is about 22 years, of ago. We have now a Railway down each side of the city. The Harlem It. It. depot is at the City Hall; the Hudson River R. R. depot, is at the juncture of Hudson and Cham1 pi i. n?i . i " - ucr oireeis. me nrsi lias "steam" from 27th St.; the latter from 31st St These railways are certainly a great general convenience, but the many accidents which occur, when they arc allowed to run in the Streets, are deeply to be deplored. Yesterday an unkfiuwii WOiiiiiii WAS riiTi OVvi", OH t'ic IluijaOn ltivcr Railroad, near 74th Street and instantly killed. The Engineer, it seems, saw the woman some distance ahead, and bli-w his whistle, supposing she would at once clear oft' the track, and finding she did not he endeavored to stop the Engine, but before he couldVffect that object,the woman was knock_ .1 .1 --- 1 1 Ml 1 * eu uown nnci Kiuoa. it seems s-Iie was in liquor at tlio time, and consequently paid no attention to the Engineer's alarm. She "appeared to be about Fifty years of age?S3. 54, and a brass thimble, were found in her pocket. Immense numbers of Emigrants are pouring into our city every <luy, on their way to tlio Western States. During the last five days, 0,000 second cabin and steerage passengers have landed here, most of them after long passages, and, I am happy to say, ahnosi free from sickness. Last week was one of Anniversary meetings?this one, has been a good deal after the same fashion. On Tuesday evening the Sixty-first anniversary of the Society of Tammany, or Columbian Order,, was celebrated at Tammany Hall, by a public dinner. The company entered the room at a quarter past seven o'clock, and numbered about one-bun d'red and twenty-five guests. The officers of I the meeting, at its opening, were Francis B. Cutting, President, supported by Messrs. Jared W. Bell, Jacob Brush, General Storms, U. D. French, and John McKeon, Vico Presidents. The company enjoyed themselves for an hour ovei* a first rate repast, furnished by the proprietor of Tammany Hall, after whieU a number of patriotic toasts were given, and appropriately responded to by Col. Joseph C. Hart, Judge Bloodgood, Alverado Hunter, Mr. McKeon, and others. A number of letters were then rend, from partics invited to be there at the dinner, expressive'of their regret, at unavoidably being abBenU'^II. S. Foote, Levi Woodbury, W. L. Marcy, D. S; Dickinson and G, M. Dallag, wej-e atnong the correspondents. The meet1 ing\rake fljp*at half-past eleven, iff good spirits, aid appa?ej$y on the bestlcrma poeeiMh . -N.Y^ Iustfii. for the blind, 30,117, 28,451 " deaf and dmnb Inst'u. 53,240, 53,308 I Am.Ihip't. ijome Mission, 20,434, 25,403 " B'd.ofCorti.forFor." 187,009, 187,000 " So.for meliorating the condition of the Jews, 5,041, 3,8C8 N. Y. Female Mission'ry So. Wj77, 077 Mcth. Epise'l. Missions, 107,835, 210,389 Am. S. Sch. Union, 107,052, 125,140 Wo have had n good deal of rain through the week; btit the weather is now delightful. The "Sun" has had a flag, floating throughout tlie week from the top of thilt building, ...l.w.U li_.i ii rrV.. i?i- * ^ I TTintii i? viiiicu 1110 nag m rreeunba.' They seem to expect something very groat to proceed from this Cnban movement, anil have already been issuing extra editions, with news on that subject, which none of the other papers know anything about. M. | FROM COLUMBIA. (cornf.sroxoexcr *h tub adocvili.c daxxrr.) Columbia?Hpr Citizens, Churchos, Hotel*, Nc\v?pajHTs, Water Works, BtiuincM Prospccts, Columbia, May 25, 1850. The distance, which has so long lent enchantment to the view of this place from Abbeville, being about to be annihilated by the ingenuity and devices of man, it may not be uninteresting to you to know what sort of a place, and witlr what kind of peo-t. ? .ii .... - - jik-, you are 10 oc orougnt into commcrcial I and social contact. As regards the appearance of the town, I believe it is generally conceded to be one of the handsomest in the Union. It is not so remarkable for the splendor of its public or private buildings as it is for their uniformity, the regularity of its streets, the beauty of its shade trees, and the tasteful arrangements of its flower gardens?one of the infallible evidences of civilization and refinement. Situated on an elevated position on the east bank of the Congaroe, and about a mile from it, stands the town, from the lower part of which a most delightful view is afforded of the country around* particularly towards the east and south, whose scenery is consecrated by deeds and tales of tbo .^yrolution, and immortal izeu oy oimms. in view, and about three miles distant, is the locality of Fort Granby with all iU associations; and for aught 1 know, the spot on which 1 now stand, may have been tracked by the dauntless Marion and his followers in pursuit or rctrent, or may have been the scene of some dark intrigue or bold encounter, lost to posterity. As regards the busines> men of this place, they are proverbial for their capacity, diligence and integrity, and as such, I have no hesitation in introducing thein to you. I do not, however, pretend to say that ther? are none who, in weighing, if left alone, would give the beam as fair a shake as it " had I Ouuht to have." or wlni. !? .j....5.1 not slip the yard-stick to the " advantage" of its owner ;_but this and these arc not peculiar to this locality; and as you watch elsewhere, you may, to advantage, or at any rate without loss, to a small extent do so here. The citizen* arc remarkable for their politeness, hospitality, (the la?t uot fully endorsed,) morality and temperance. A drunk | tnan is seldom seen; and on the^ibbath.! business of ever?-fcmd is "suspended, every one seeming to feel the injunction to observe it in a becoming manner. If the weather is good, the churches are well attended by orderly congregations, without interrupting the services by running in and out to show their new coats, collars and cravats, or hv J -J bringing their squalling babies to let others Roe wlmt beautiful darlings they have, or to attract attention to themselves. The houses of God here, (thanks to the enlightenment of Christianity and the progress of good sense,) as well as in Rome other places, have ceased to be considered as mere Fairs for the exhibition of boot#, babies and bonnets, and those who attend hero, either seek some other occasion to show them, or dispense with it entirely. There arc published here four Newspapers and one Review, to wit: " The Palmetto State Banner," (weekly,) by I. C. Morgan; " The Temperance Advocate," (weekly,) by the lion-hearted opponent of King Alcohol and liost, John G. Bowmap ; M The South Carolinian." (dailv. tri-weeklv. and . , . ? , -- J ? -V V by Johnston Ac Cavis; " Tho Telegraph," (daily and tri-weekly,) by -DeLeon, Carlisle <fc Darr; and last, though not least, the "Presbyterian Review," by a committee, which requires no further endorsements of its worth and ability than the fact that it is edited in part, by tho Rev. Drs. Thorn well & llowo. Hie newspapers are all well conducted and worthy of patronage; and presenting qui(e a variety, the tastes and politics 6f the roost fastideous may be suited. If you are a Bank man, you can be suited 11 TV- - *? "* " * " -1" iu me - uanncr; w yon Mb rabid anti-Bank, the ^Carolinian." If you are a temperancc roan,and want.zeal and argument* to aid your cause, or if you merely wish to know what's going on in the temperance world, of public worship: Two Methodist, sup- %^!hL plied this year by Rev. J. A. Mood and Whiter furd Smith, D. U; one Presbyterian, by Mr.... Palmer?also, service every Sabbttth morp* "'OB ing in tlie College Chrfpel, by Dr. Thornwell, ^ free for all; one Baptist, by Mr. Duncflri; . v'^; one Lutheran, by Mr. IIort; one Episcopal, by Mr. Shand ; one Roniati Catholic, by Mr. O'Connel; and one Jewish Synagogue Nor are comforts and accomodations for tjft) . ks*4 mortal part of fallen man le*s well supplied. hero, than for the intellectual and spiritual I Any number of " private boarding" seen at short distance*; while " Hotel," " United State?," " Congaree House1' and " American Hotel," stand out in glaring "a capitals and "bold relief" to guide the way-. , | worn traveller. As the latter Ks tho only one we have given a fair experimental test, Wq v >'S|p' can say in truth and sincerity, if you relfelf g.jod eating, clean beds and aiiy rooms, at- ; V~ tentlve servants, an aiFable and obliging Iand?;r^;. | ResolveThat "tf/o- Constitution United States is the fundamentfljv-lawJB the legislaiTop'of Congress is to be controfl^^^^^^B^'r and by which the extent of the powe|? ferred by the States is to be determined, any measures of Congress which fire . tliorised by its terms, whatever may aim, can afford no benefit to the SouthEnHH^^K assailed and weaker section of tlid" UnifflBKB^^^ commensurate with the evil they mnstTJ duce in unsettling the foundation on which Resolved That the various measures lately reported in the United States Senate, on the subject of slavery, purporting to bo h ! rnmnmtnistp nrn ii* ...J*!. **- n? tution iu several particulars, arc of the rights and interest of the the South, and ought not to rcccive R solved, That it is the duty of the as well as of Congress, in obedience v plain mandate of the Constitution, to to the Southern master the rendition of^jt*J^raJP*^ fugitive slave; nor would the enforccmeni^TO^^--1?^!^^; this manifest duty by the whole power, bow Federal and' State Government*^ be an^hftijg.l^SH^^^, more than a mere compliance with the gation which the Constitution strictly When, therefore, this duty on Congress is not onlv disregarded, but jt-i* . ust d ;:s a pretext for intefeung with slavery in tho States, and when, a) a part of Compromise which we aro called on to soft* port, the Southern master is to be arraiCTed- vgsNBaK??j by his own slave, in his own State, befoWvaW^HBSIfi the judicial tribunals of the United States the State, our surprise is t>unk in our iodi^ |^nfl9HK$ nation at such a proposition; and we OW-'aFSBB^BL. only mark it as one of those steps in thQ .;C|?9^HHg progress of things, that too significantly indicate "the beginning of the end." . ' Rsfinhlfift Thof fllthnn?k *kA r S^CC^tT ^ *'