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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
BosToN, July %.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. .
"NEwpnRr T, July I'd, 1913
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" GFN7LEMET. - .-s
49, The ship Uunited States.
&NtAMyers. arrived here on Friday last in
41taSsairom Gibrnlte", which place he left
aboNssthe 18th June, who informed, ,lat The
Emper1rsef Morocco and lhe Dey of I'unis
had decIared war against the Dcy of Algiers
The Emperor of Morocco had offered tn.
British Admiral Linzee, one Iandred thoa
sand heqa Of ca5fie for the use Of a ship of
the line TO blockade the Aleerine port and
town of Cran, which offer the British I'd,
miral rejected The AlgeIincs at Oran had
risen upon the Moorish families settled il
that place, and assassinated every soul with
out distinction of age or sex.
" Flour and provisions were in abundance
at GibralteT, and NO sale for four at 10 dolls.
per bbl. A report existed at Gibralter, that
the French had abandoned Madrid. but il
was not generally credited The following
vessels were left there waiting trial, which
had been sent in for adjudication :---- Brig
SAMPSON, OF N, York brig George, of Bos
ton ships Com. Preble. of Boston Latona,
OF n. York; Mark,and~Abigail, OF do
These Vessels were all loaded with . dry
provisions" and sailed from this country
since the wars 1t is unkaowD when they will
be tried.
The United States has upwards of SOC
tons of Catliz salt. at which place she took
II on board iii April last, and sailed for a
merica SHE was captured and sent to Gil,
bralteT for adjudication, where she was libe
rated, and sailed on the 10Th Jane for
America. M Algeiile Corsairs were with
IaSc5trails."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
COMMUNICATIONS

Doet. c. BRowN, Of Charlottesville, ex
tracted Wen from the under part of the
shoulder blade and armpit OF Mrs. David
Maupin Of Albemare county, Virginia, which
weighed upwards oftwo puunds, and healed
u in three weeks.
iJyS Dcct. b. has also restoged the s,ght Of
several who were Blind, and we believe,
dees not charge asy thing when he fails.
July IS, 1915.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
No. 2bSS2

Which came out of the Wheel of the grand
pennsylvania Lottery on Friday last, prz. of
TEVENI'F THO US.HMD DOLLARS
was sold at &. and Il. WAITE's truly fortunate
iotery'off'ce., The above is the only prize high
er Than Five Thousand Dollars, that has been
drawn from this immensely rich LOTTERY which
draws regularly every Tuesday and Friday.
Philadelphia, July OF.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
o.. rhe coMMANpANrs of ARrlLLrny

O. The COMMANDMENTS Of ARTILLERY
COMPANIES wao have been, or may hereafter
be, furnished with CANNON, are hereby noti-
lied, that by an advice OF council of the 3lst Of
March last, they are authorised to have sheds
ouiit 10 shci.er them --proTided, that the ex-
pence does not exceed the following sums, to
vii: for shed Tor TWO pi,c es of Cannon, s IS,
and Tor four pieces, 800, which shall be paid
OH application 10 the Tx cutive
WM. ROBERTSON, C. C.
August 8. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

Richmond, Comet Chamber, dug. 8, 1918
Gr ALL CONTRACTORS for ,nakinq. RI
FILES Tor the Commonwealth, who have any on
Land, and all o hers in whose possession there
may be RIFLES belonging to The public, unds
tributed, are hereby required 20 have them con
veyed TO this place, by the first convenient or.
portunity which shall present itselt
WM. ROBERTSON, C. c.
Zw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA s.
4 7 Rries hol.es IN tie cis.k's ore ot,te
4 \ Superior Courts Of Chcncery. ia, ne RIA.
n.ong D:sf,'et, tle End sey ef 3nL;, 1873 E.
Matthew Clay Fiji.
Sarah williams executriz of Joseph Williams &
adgl'rx OF Robert Williams, John Call. & LII.
cin1.a his nite, Williara Williams, & John b.
Scottex'Ors. Elizabeth Williams, W idow, and
John Robert Williams an infant son of John
Wilkins decd by the said Elizabeth Will.
ans his guardian. James Chalmers, Sarah
r Chalmers, late Sarah Watkins widow and
admrx. and Mourning dicaiah Watkins, an
infant daughter of alicajah Watkins, deed.
by Henry I. Coleman her guardian and Ma
th'nIei Washington Williams, Martha Will.
ans and Fanny Will Jams hy Sarah Williams
their guardian, James Vaughan executor of
Thomas Lanier, Joseph Williams who YVES
appointed by the said Joseph Williams an
eN'or OF his will, and the heirs, executors, or
administrators OF Richard Harrison decd.
Def's.
LHE Defendants James Vaughan, Joseph
Williams and the heirs, executors or admins
traitors OF Richard Harrison decd. not having
entered their appearance and given security ac.
cotaing to he Act of Assembly and the Rules
OF TINS Court, and it appearing BY satisfactory
evidence, that they are not inhabitants of this
country: 1t is ordered, That tie said Defend.
ants do appear here on the first day of the next
term and answer the bill of the plaintiff and
that copy OF this orde she forthwith inser ed in
some newspaper published in the CITY of Rich
mond, fer two months succes s,vely and pos ed
at tie front door OF the Capitol in the said City.
4 Copy-Teste,
WIN. w. HaSING. C. C.
August . (wsw)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

An act to amend and cxplin the act resu-
iatiug pensions to persons on board private
arincd ships.
An act allowing bounty to the owners,
cheers and crewsof the private armed YES
sells of the United 6, tes
An act tor the relief of Wiilet yVarne.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

FOR SALE--A Londonlnade PIANO FOR
TIE with additional i<eys--lt IS sweet toned
instrument, and was chosen by the lady who
ole number--it has been but little used--Apply
TO the Printer,
July 90. ts a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
IRON FO2t, GEORGE.

FINN(.'1 fN-N OLNANJE.
~ Our last accounts state, that the army
kwasin high health and spirits. anxious to
Epdstthe enemy, aud coafdcn, of their abil-
ATTY Waefeat any force We could bring against
ihen So soon as Chauncey appears On the
hakseSAc presume active Operations will
commence and we expect shortly 20 hear
Of the movements of our forces ~ ,h=t GUAR.
ter. 10.
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Extract of Letter TO the Editors. dated
UfEer Sandusky, Jniy 2, 1919
IL ncInck y NJ

" An express arri' ed here a shor, time
since from the Rapids, brings Information
that Fort Meigs is again besieged 1900
British regulars, and or 600 Indians, are
around it, General Harrison is at Lower
SanGosky, and can raise 1000 regulars, 100
militia, and 100 Indians
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
Domestic Medicines

A large supply Of Dr. Church's Cough
Drops, medicine mequalled by any otherih
tse world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds.
Asthmas, ConsumptIons, and the Whooping
Cough, price IS cents.--AIso, his Chemical
Essence and Extract of Mustard, for the
cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pal;
sey, &c. price Is cents each bottle or box.
Andoyne esseheetfor the head ache, fifty
cents.
Volatile TinStSSf fsspeifc tooth ache, 81 ID
cents,
AnGscorbutic TiActure for curing the sour.
w in the Gums, whitening the teeth and
sweetening the breath, price 3 1. Church's
Vivmifnge Lozehges, for destroying worms
in grown persons or children, so ents peg
oox.
Eye Salve for all diseases Of the eyes, ~
cents per box.
The celebrated Botanical Tea, dollar ~.
canister.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

-
Hxsface Ola Letter from an AmeriOan gentleman
intCadz to his hiendia New-lIayrn, dated June
ISIS.
g For the fourth time stree the famous Cd
of May, 1911, haze tive French evacuated
the capital of this c ntry. Letters from
thence stare, that INC place was abandoned
about sig days Ago. Tie troops re tired viii,
tie greatest precipitation: aud the Empc
ciTedo cred immediately afterwards, at
the ke I'D OF strong party of Guerillas. He
fouh<k the place completely stcked (; every
| thirrSfaluabe had been Carried away or de
| stroyed The royal cabinet of natural his
tory, one or the III 81 extensive in the world,
was cuiled of every thing rare and curious
the palace strippedof its costly furniture
~ n warehouses Of cloths, piunderal. In
K, every species of depreciation, worthy
rhic ages, was commi ted upon the
q 8unate Town Sc inhabitants of Madrid
useir suiterni:s are probably az an end.
me French have retired, never to enter the
place again.
Is Lord Wellington is already upon the
march, having under his conn and upwards
of 10000 British, amongst which may be
reckoned $4,000 cavalry, more than double
number ever sent 70 q foreign country
>pgland. The combined fnrces in the
5ula do not fall much short of 150, 900
end an immense train of artillery.
D DonnelI, whom saw with his army
a lille, III February last, has marched
$4,000 Spaniards towards CASTLE. General
Ehois expected to do the same with his
corps
IAN EceIcSia7ticSl Var has just com
mencedin this county. IN addition to what
wrote you on the subject few days ago,
the following outrageous act of treason was
lately committed in the High Church of
Sevii!e.-On the day of St. Ferdinand the
Catholic, the officiating clergyman preach
cd q long discourse; the sole object of which
ito Convince the auditors, that the Cor.
Sembled in Cadiz. were a selfacreated
herftics c;zdffee DiasonS that their
4[awere null, and ought OF TO be obeyed
bYe<sK friend to his country; that as they
lisdsssssished so ancient a tribunal as the
Holy lnquisition,' every deputy belonging
to the congress ought 10 be burnt at the
staSe He further observed, that the reli
8icn OF the country was jeopardised, and
that government purposed to force heresy
down the Ihroass of the people, by means
Of the military-but for his own part he did
not fear 80 600 bayonets Government has
issued an order for the arrest of this sediti-
Gus villain ; and the probability is that lie
will lose his life. His name IS Friur Gregorv
| Rodriguez"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

FPS ct,tis'y fitted for her station rs 4 tutoress
| OF icr.Gie youth, and for all the relations OF
social AID Christian life. That she adorned
these in public life with the most exemplary
conduct is well known to the public in gene
raj. But those who were favored with a
knowledge of her private character, will
lqxecst lament the loss of that Light which
la kifAerto guided their doubtful footsteps,
m 66tlc and private concerns. In her
Gin Rp exercises she was generally if not
|aiwaySSkpy Heirs was n cheerful piety,
a religion WITHOUT glsoyD, she had learnt to
nc gay without guile. She set Me Lord al
Rays before her.
AS she approached the gates Of death her
mind was It'll happi,y supported BY the con.
so!a;irns Of the Gospel. She expressed an
mistaken confidence in the atonenicnt OF the
blessed Saviour. The grim messenger met
ner---hut he came as friend he was no.
armed with painful sting bat with Congra
snlatons TO the happy spirit ON its arrival to
the Land OF everlasting rest.
&c Vow blcss'd the righteous are
&c When they resign their breath,
&C No wonder Dalasm wished to share
In such happy DEATH
She died a member Of the Baptist Church,
out she was q sincere lover OF all the friends
or Christ of every denomination. Her re
mains we re inferred on July 30th, in the Blu
rying ground attached to the Episcopalian
Church in this City, where also are reposi,cd
.;he remains of her husband James Goodwin
and two little grand children.
Richmond, August 1, 1913.
Departed this life, ON the morning Of the Cd
current, Mrs. POLLY PAGE, relct OF the late
Mr.. Mann Page, near Hanover Town. She has
LETT behind her three childrento bemoan the less
OF a fond mother. Mrs. Page was deserve1iy
beloi cd, and her death is sincerely regretted by
all that knew her; for she was pious, and in
al respects az exemplary christian. But when
we weepwe c~u weep only for ourselves. They
who live in this word must lay out their
counts 20 meet with notwithstanding 't Blessed
are the dead Who lie in the Lord ="
6 Thea why lament departed friends,
O., sliaSe at deaths aarInsl
Deaths but thc servant Jesus sends
10 call them 10 his arms
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
a TRIBUrE no MERl1.

ETfract ora letter from, q gentleman nca.
hampton, TO his friend IN this hiace, Gated
august I'd, 1918
7 n canuot but wonder that so brave man rs
5. PARKER, a Sergeant of Artilier,
s nave been so entirely forgotten as not 10
M ZEN mentioned in public manner-ne
deserves as much as any officer or soidiea who
fought IN defence OF Hampton on the 25th If
June. This man was ordered by his Captain,
lrfyor) with Founder to Thompson's white
gate OH The stage road eading TO Hampton and
very near the town. He there planted his piece
10 such a position rs 10 have command OF the
road and waited till the enemy came trot,inC
iowards town i'll close order filing up the road
completely, thinking to meet with no more oh
slacies.
g This brave fellow. true to his trust, delib
erate;y waited until dy seassc'or 40 yards
wthiMthe crossroads, Xen he opened dead
iZA4Aon the eneK5ss an continued it un.i
milton wax expeSk2; which was at
teffr0 ~ hres, siaying item at every dis
charge OF hts piece, aud they advancing upon
nun With heavy fire OF mu5quetry and grape,
which fortunately Jared none fhis men. lie
then retreated with ms piece for some distance
to Liue her, but WAS Obliged 10 abandon her
lc says, and beheye him to be man of truth,
that Whenever lie fired Ito use his expression)
.ie made a lane through them, and that many
oi the;n would squat waen thej expected a frr.
You nave had all The details OF the conduct
CT the enemy at Hampton, which have been so
often recapitulated, that shall say nothing of
II, OILY hope before die we shalt have it in
our'fpwer to intiict vengeance upon the mon
AtWM
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
RIDIC UL e,

Containing two banches of KEYS--one on a
Ring, the 9th, tied with Tape; they are hef-
ly DRAWER and CLOSET Keys, with several
small ones--it also contained a round mOROC.
CO PURSE with circular steel Clasp, IN
which were Spanish G. English DOLLAR,
and = small piece OF GOLD-a!so some KNIT
TING and several snail articles. The finder
on leaving the bag and its contents at the Ar
gus Office, shall receive reward OF FIVE
DOLLARS.
July % 2t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
LiSTOF ACTS

Passed al the Fnss aesston o5the Thirteenth
Congress.
An act for the remission cf certain duties
TO the Pennsylvania Academy cf the fine
arts.
An act concerning; suits and costs in courts
Of the United States.
An act for the relief of Thomas Denny.
An act to aathorise the raising Corps OF
sea .eGcibles.
Ar act for the relief of Elisha !. Winter.
An act to provide for the accommodation of
tbs household of the President Of the United
States.
An act making an appropriation for fin
ishiag the Senate Chamber, and repairing
the root Of the north wing of the Capitol.
An act for the further de fence of the ports
and harbors of the United States.
An act to relinquish the claim Of the Uni
ted States 20 Certain goods, wares and mer (.
chandize captured BY private armed YES
seis.
An act for the relief of Alexander Scott.
An act for the reliet OF Alexand>r Phoe-
nix.
An act further extending the time for is
suing and locating military land warrants.
An act for the relief OF Thomas SIoo.
An act tor the government of persons in
certain fisheries.
An act concerning streets in Georgetow n.
An act 10 amend the act in addition to the
act entitled AN ACT to raise an additional
military force, and for other purposes
An act authorising the President of the u
States to cause to be built bargcs for the de
fence OF the ports and hari}ors OF the United
States.
An act for the relief of the owners Of the
ships called the good Friends, Amazon, and
the United States, and their carroes, and
HsS0y Brice.
IN act making compensa,i9n for Wagons
az Jeans captured by the enemy at De
As>1ct to prohibit the use of licenses or
passes granted by the authority of the goy
vernment of the united Kingdom of Great
Brit in and Ireland.
An act supplementary to the acts hereto
tore passed upon the subject Of an uniform
rule ct naturalization.
An act to establish the town of Mobile a
port of entry.
An act to adthorise tie transportation Of
Certain documents free of postage
An act laying duties on sales ar auction of
merchandise, and Of ships and vessels
An act laying duty on imported salt,
granting bounty on picked fish exported.
and allowances to certain vessels employed
in the fisheries.
An act concerning invalid pensioners.
An act laying duties on licenses to disti;lers
OF sPirifuous liquors.
Anact fixing the time for the mex, meet
ing OF Congress
An act to incorporate . company for MAJ,
ing Certain turnpike road in the county oG
Washington, in tie district Of Columbia.
Ian act laying duties on Carriages for the
conveyance Of persons.
An act laying duties on sugar refined with
in the United States.
An actt establish the Office of commits
sioner of the revenue.
An act TO Costume in force for liTnite4
EnsSeertain acts authorizing corps of ranJ
Il. a<ztnr. IL. e - -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

The Congress OF the y. States adj jurncd
yesterday, afer n session Of exactly ten
weeks, the greater part Of which was asst
ducnsly devoted to the prosecution Of the
public business. Holegisatiye business was
done yesterday in either House, excepting
the enrolling and signing Of bills, and the
snail concluding business Of the session. The
adjournmeDl took place about o'clock
y list OF the Aets passed during the sessi.
on will be losad IN our subsequent, columns.
HatiohaL Iatcllsenccr.
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Storage

= Storage
NgK}s subscriber cav st2tsE on moderate
ez1y 10 secure Brif As~rehouse, at Port
49, Tobacco, Flour, Hemp, &c. and every
attenttRH paid 30 receiving and delivering.
ALEXANDER FULTON.
May q, IL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

During til few last days, the Senate have
h1t a Hrnbsr Of civil nominations to office
beiAf thcm--few of them Of much import.
anc9 1870 except thc f-lo%ing, which are
f,HS S5rITu Gate SENATOR Marshal Ct
Y. York, vice Peter Cur,enius.
SAMUEL II. SMITH, Commissioners OF the
Revenue ta.
Cot. CovIaeToN, to be Brig. General
IL he Army. 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

vao', displayed by individuals during the oyerwhel
ming attack OF the British Oh our little Spatfan
bsnd. The following communication. which VIC
derive from gentleman oil the highest rcspcc tabi-
MY, cites an ins,ance OF personal bravery AID bar
dIhood, wh'c rirsls the undaunted spirit of Meal,
and offers to the defenders of soil glorious mo.
del for imitation. -D Corbiler
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
TRrprn1cKsnnnn-A n.nsl :

FREDEVIcRsBUR August T.
fcral Members Of Congress, arrived in town
Mst#sening, in the Washington accommodation
49, By them we learn, that Congress rose on
At1f1hy, at 2 O'clock-snd that the British have
taken possession of Annapolis with 1000 mcn--the
militia retreated without loss on the approach ofihe
enemy Herald
e :" One OF dc rconia No i y In our. l,l.rI-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
no S Z.

THIS MORNING between Church Hill and
the Failing Gardeli, on f street, DARK SILK
BAG or
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05
= DERENDERS on HfMpToM

<4enever Hampton has hcp mentioned, i,dis-
at the British on,ragcs kon the unfortunate
" OF that place, has so cHgrosscd every ,ob,tl
~ Ter subjects seem to hSSe been considered
Y1y ofnoiiee In no der way can we &c.
~ r. The silence which has 5eca preserved with
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

An act to regulate t,,e allowance offorage
90 officers IN the army of the United states.
an act freeing from postage all letters and
packets to and from the Superintendent Cen
sral of military Supplies.
An act to incorporate a company for maxi.
ing Certain ;,rApike road in the county of
Alexandria.
An act to reward tho officers and crew
OF TIE siooP Of war Hornet, and Lieutenant
Elliot and his officers and companions.
An act for the assessment and collection
OF direct taxes and Internal duties
An act to lay aud collect direct tax witha
in the United States.
An act auttorising a loan for sum not
exceeding seven millions hyS hundred thou
ard dollars.
~ act laying duties on licenses 70 retail
lfEa wines, spiiituous liquors and foreign
s'<ff andize.
IN aotto provide for the widows and or
phans OF militia slain and formi.itia disabled
in the service Of the u. States,
An act making additional appropriations
Tor the support OF government during the
year one thousand eight hundred ana thir-
teen.
An act laying duties ON notes ofbanks ban.
kSsS, ans Certain Companies. on notes, bonds
4pbligations discounted by banSs and GER
tsk%ompepes, and on bills Of exchanges Of
cdE u descriptions.
AtSae. snaking further provision for the
collection of internal duties and for the ap~
poiDtment and compensation of assessors
An net for the relief Of John James Du
fodr and his associates.
IN act to authorize the appointment by
the President of certain officers during tic
recess Of Congress.
An act for the relief Of David Henley.
An act for reducing the duties payable or
prize goods captured by private armed YES
| scls
An act for iherclicf Of the officers ant
crew OF the late United States brig VixeS.
| An act supplementary to the act, entitled
I'D Ior The better rex ulation Of the ord
<pct giving fur.her time for the regis
| - claims to lands in the district Of Ar
san4kw, in the territory OF Missouri, and fo
other purposes.
An act authorizing the sale Of sunday lots
the properly Of the Unled States, in the DO
rough OF Pl;tsburg.
IA act explanatory IF IN act, entitled
" An act 10 raise ten additional ccmpanie
Of rangers"
An act for the relief Of Joshua Dorsey.
Al act Cor the relief Of George Lyon,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-05

Ertract ora leffer from, gentleman nea:
HAMPTON, to his friend in this hLuce, date1
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-04-02
Valuable Property,
Eoy Rent and for Sale.


TO be rented Lot of Ground on
the South side of Duke street
and West size OF Fayette street, suita-
BILE for Brick Yard, for which Clay
and Sand may be had on the spot ; or
the same may be lei on Ground Rent,
say 100 feet front and l31 deep, With
tie benefit Of 20 feet alley on the
South.
For Sale about Thirty three acres o!
Low Land OH the South side OF Holmes
Run, near Strawberry Hill Mill, now
;he property Of Thomas Wilson. 1t
also Joins the Land OF James II. Hoo
on the East and the lane leading to
t,enl. min Dulany's Estate, now III tie
nure of I.andon Garter on the West
Also, Tract of Land, mostly In
Wood, Joining the land OF William H.
Te,rc,t and Shoals Mill tract. 1t
contains about i85 acres, has bne
pleasant situation for house with an
extensive view. Holmes Run pa,ses
through it On which there is ncaIlyfsll
enough for a Mill. One third OF ths
money will be required in hand; tor tie
remainder one,, two and three years
credit will be given, paying interest tor
the same. .,,.
For the Rent, apply to William
Hartshorne, and for purchase OF the
Land, to John Janney or
William Hartshorne.
4th mo, 2. ia"A"'