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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27
AclmraI Coehrme's SguadtOn.

<I'N!HW ~ LVtNTHNe DY.oNTUNs
NEw-YoRE, April 22.-On "Wednesday
the superb, -, Capt. page,, belonging to this
squadron, was off the Hook. We understand
iha. Capt. P. sent flag ashore to inform Com.
Lewis that no fishing smacks would be mo-
lesIed by his Britannia Majessy's cruizers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27

The London Gazette states, that when
CApl Jones informed his crew they were go
ing with him to Lake Ontario, they expires
Sod their satisfaction by ,bree. .cbeeis.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27

message was received from the Prcsi-
dent, in answer to Mr.. Gaston's resolution Of
the 3th inst calling for information respect
ing our relations with France since the last
communication. II contained letter from
Mr.. Crawford, dated the 6th of January, 1914
which is Of little or no impor,ancc--it men.
tions aconversation with the Duke Of Ba.sano,
respecting indemnities.
Nat. L1t. l6.h inst
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27

The U. S. sch. Sommers, arrived a, Erie on
the 4,h inst. having left Detroit on The ST, a,
which time nothing had been heard from the
enemy since their defes, on the Thames, by
Capt. HOLMES. Provisions were scarce-the
army on half rations OF -four.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27
Important from England.
RUMORS OF PEACE

An American gentleman of respectability lately
arrived at New-Bedford, states that on his passage
from Porto Rico in Spanish ship,fcll in with Brit
ish vessel from Greenock for the West.Indes, the
captain OF which informed that he had London pa
pers on board to the I'd March lie further informed,
That commissioners had been appointed
by the British Government 10 NEE, the Amer
lean Commissioners at Gottenburgh."
COyNFIR.,L3TTON
A letter from very respectable gentleman in Bor.
deaux, to his correspondent in NewYork, dated the
I'd March, says,
=" have just heard that our Pcnipoten,ia-
rics (Amcrican) have been met at Gotten
burg, by those of EnGland, and i, is expected
Peace will DO the result"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-27

Canadian Papers Since our last we have been "a.
vored with Quebec papers to the l4th inst and Mon
treai TO the 10Th Extracts:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
H COPY-RiGH III
OF the following valuable
Works are now for sale:
REVISED CODE.
District of Virginia, to wit:

BE il remembered, that on the 18th day OF
December, in the 3oth year Of the indepen.
Icpce of the United States OF Am r;ea, Dehos
rah'w. Pleasants % the said Dislric,, nsth &c
posted in this oifio. the title OF a COOK, the
right whereof she claims as proprietor, in the
words following, to wit: "A collection OF all
such acts Of the General Assembly Of Virginia,
of a public and permanent nature AS are now
in force comprising the first volume of the
Revised Code. The second edition with copi
Gus notes of reference to subsequent acts, and
anew and much enlarged index, 10 which
are prefixed the Declaration of Rights, and
Constitution or Form Of Government. Publish.
ed Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly
passed on the tenth day o February, one thou.
sard eight hundred and twelve"
In conformity to the act of the Congress OF
the United States. entitled "An act forthc en-.
enlargement Of learning, by securing the copies
Of maps, charts aud books, to the authors and
proprietors OF such copies, dlring the times
therein mentioned :. And also to an act, enti-
tied " An act supplementary to an act, entitled
An act for the encouragement of learning, by
securing the copies of maps, charts and books,
to the authors and proprietors of such copies,
during the times therein mentioned And
extending the benefits thereof to the arts o,
designing, engraving and etching Of historical
aud other prints"
WM. MARSHALL,
-. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
District Ct Virginia, to wit:

BE it remembered that on the 18th day Of
December, in the 59th year OF the independents
O the United States Of America, Deborah ".
Peasants ofthe said district, hath depositedin
this office the title Of a benk, the right whereof
she claims as proprietor, in the words follow.
ing, to wit : "su%pplement, containing the
Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia of 4
public and generally inter sting nature, passed
since the session Of the General Assembly which
compeaced in the year one thousand eieht
hundred and seven, published pursuant to an
act oil tue General Ass mbiy, passe d the tenth
day OF February one thousand eight hundred
and twelve"
In conformity to the act Of the Congress Of
the United 5 ates. entitled, "As act f.r the
encouragement or learning, by securing The
<copies Of maps, charts and books, to the All.
ttors and ppof{ietors Of such copies, during
the times thefefa snentionsd" And aiso<to s11
aci eatitledi al etssupp.cmentary TO an act.
snttteda1 actrfer ties sncoafsrem-nt Of learn,
ing, By seBuribp tse eopies Of n,sps; charts md
books, 70 the authors and proprfstors Of such
copiessduring the Tim 5 therein mentioned
And e~xtendlng the. be6eHt, thereof TO the tgrts
OF Designing, engraving, and etching historical
and s0ther%prints." -.
~ wM. MARSHALL.
eCLerk of ri D;.osr, 49,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
EDUCATION.
Nov.29.

THE SUBSCRIBER, respectfully IN.
n forms the Public, that he intends re.
moving from Hanover Courthouse, and Q !.
pening a SCHOOL the ensuing year at his
own place in Caroline County, near Ox-
lord. where he will teach the following
branches of learning the English, Latin
and Greek Languages Writing. Arithmes
TIC, EiiElish Compositicn and Geography
Inc fees for tuition will be SO dollars for
the term of ten months.
I'he school will be opened on this 18th
January next, and discontinued on the
18Th OF December following. deducting the
month OF June FOR vacation. The slbscri-
Der has at a considerable expense furnish.
ed himself with large and comnodious hou.
ses Tor the accommodation of his school,,
and also Tor Boardefs his price for Board.
lodging and washing inclusive, will be eigh-
ty dollars for the term. The fecsfor Board
ana tuition will be reqnired in advance ;
Dalt at the time the pupil enters the school,
ard the remaining half at the expiration of
me month of May. Gentlemen patronizing
the ~1aooi are particularly invited to visit
It, that they may ascertain whether the pu.
phs make a satisfactory progress The
Subscribers 1lace OF residence (which will
be hereafter known by the name of LIT
lie YALE is please ntly situated and re-
markedly retired. TT is, therefore, recom-
mended toyouth as a place where they can
acquire a classical education, exempt from
the hustle and interruption, to which the
present times are especially subject
RUFUS CHANDLER, A. M.
November so, 1914 (w3tp)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
VIRGINIA:
At Rules holden IN the Clerk,

Office of the uherior Courf of Chanoerv
FOR the Richnuand District, che first day Of
November, 1874.
David Avylie ;: plaintiff
agdinst IS
James kelso. aud Reuben Cramp, acting under
the firm OF Ketso &c Crump, The President.
D'rectors & Co. Of the Farmers Bsnk.of vir-
giaia, and Robert MacKey-.
The Defendants James Kelso, and Reuben
crump, net having entered their appearance &
gIyea security according to the act of assemble
ana Tie Nuies OF this Court. and it appearing
habitants OF this country 1t is .ordered, That
the said Defendant do appear here on the TWEEN
Y ,rst day OF the next term and answer the bill
orsne r'.ant.f; and that q copy of this order
be forthwithi inserted in some newspaper pub-
lislfed in the City of Richmond, for two months
successfully and posted at the front door OF the
Capitol, in the said City.
copy-Teste,
WM. w. HENING. C. C.
November 10. Iavaw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28

The Undersigned. two of The comm;se;on.r
appointed by the act of conrrcss na.se5 nnsh
thirty first OF March. one Thousand e;yht INN
dred and fo,frteen' entitled Msn~" e,sns nun
for the indemn,fcation Of c%er,a;n c,a;,nsn,s y
public lands in the M;ss;ssinn; tarr;,n~,. ;,
hereby. according 20 tbe ;n;,,rc,tlr er.hs "a
aot, give notice 10 all whom IL NAV concern
That The commissioner ",rn.y !" .sna,
act will meet on the frst N,onaav in yan,,.r..
next, at the CITY of WASHINGTON. Nc bv sLs ss;a
act is directed. for the u,irnose then ar ss
soon thereafter as NAV be practicable' of ad.
judciar and determine ,.pon the s,'s;e;sasr
of AL such releases. ass;yn,nsnts sna nam.rs
may De executesl and dsnos;ted ;n Fhs amss
of the Secye,a arr Of. STATE in coneor,n;,r o LII
the ditect;on. n Ire So; "onn"y WIZ,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28

Wilham Hill, Jun'r.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and .hs
public IN general, that his
s. T. III q q r.
(Seal.)

WILL be continued for the ensuiae year. q,
his residence IN King and Queen county. be-
tween Dgnkirk and New-Town. snd viii - -
pened on tie third Monday in Janusrv new,
The branches Of learning taught will compre-
bend Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. the Latin
and English Languages Grarbaiicaliy, the EIe.
nsnts Of Geprrapi.y AVID Mathcmsticks. Moral
Philosophy, History and Bellies Lcttreg. nue
attention viii be PAID to ali the duties of he
profession q the morals ofeach student ~str;oiiy
,itended TO- Several boarders will be secommo.
dated.
Cedar Plain. NV. 10 1914
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
Adj't. Generals Office,
RICHMOND. Oct. IS, 1914
General Orders.

THE Commandments of Brigades. Reei.
ments, and Corps will cause tbeir Quarter Mas.
tiers and Forage Masters to forward, immedi-
ately, to the Military Accountant, statements
(countcrsigned by the Commandano of all their
purchases and impressments for which Ger
tifcates have been granted.
This order Will be complied with as well by
the officers who have been in service during the
summer aud fall, as by those who are now in the
feid. The statements required must, in future
&c made quarterly.
For the prompt execution Of this order, the
commandments of Brigsdes, r. ginents & Corps
will be held responsible.
BY order,
C.. w. GOOCH, ID. A. CENT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
STATUTES AL LARGE
District Of Virginia. to wit

BE il rememberels that on the 10th dav OF
Decembf, in the 39thyear Of the independence
OF the United States OF America, Deborah w.
Peasants, Of the said district, bath deposited
IN this Office the title OF a book, the right where.
OF Sic. clnims as proprietor, in the words fol-
loving, 20 wit "The Statutes at Large. be.
ing a collection ofa all the laws Of Virginia, rom
the sist session Of the LegisIsiure,in the year
1919. Published pursuant TO an act of the
GENERAL Assembly Of Virginia, paJsed on the
fhll day Of February one thousand eight hun.
dred. BY william Walier Hening.D
In conformity TO the act Of the CONGRESS of
The United States, eptiicl "An sct for The
encouragement OF learning by securing the
Copies OF maps, chartsand Books, to the authors
and proprietors Of such copies, during the
times therein mentioned" And also TO an act
entitled "An act supplementary TO an act, en-.
titled Al ret fortie encouragement of learn
ing, by securing the oopn Of maps, charts
and book 20 the authors aud proprietors Of
such copits, ruriur the times therein mention
ed; and exteiding the benefits thereof to tile
arts Of designing, engraving aud etching his
toficai asd otisef pristsp
IL 50 WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Clerk NJ tie Lsssrig Of Virginia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
TO RENT.

Il Three Story Fire Proof Brick Horse I
Situated oaE Street., opposite the Eeli la
vern, and now occupied by J. AND S. Cosby, ons
among the best stands for a Grocery Store, and
possession TO be given the S,h of next month
Inquire Of james Lownes. or in his absence O;
Caleb Lownes.
ALSO
Two other Brick Dwellings in the Fuliins
Garden. Inquire OF James Lownes, or in his
abscnce of Caleb Lownes who lives near the
premises JAMES LOWNES.
1fth Month 10Th. 1914
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
NOTICE

A runaway negro, taken up in the County Of
Hanover, WAS committed TO the Jail of said
county, sometime during the month of August
last The said negro is of a very dark com.
Piexion. of the middle size, about thirty FIVE or
forty years OF age, his apparel when committed
were coarse cotton Virginia clothes. lie saws
his name is John, and belongs to a Mr.. Henry
Bell of Madison county. The period of con-
fnement in the said Jail having expired, and
no certain information received, about the said
negro, l shall, therefore, proceed to hire him
out according 10 law.
DABEEY WILLIAMSON.
for
JOHN KILBY, Jsiicr of
Nov. 90. sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
1'0 REM7.

TWO three story brick Tenements BELONG
ing to the Estate OF Samuel Pleasants, decea.-
ed, situated ON a cross street near James
Browns vepdue Office, aud adjoining James
Lownss' dwelling. Each tenement contains 6
we'll finished rooms, with many convenient clo-
sets. and good accommodations for servants
-fhey are well situated for a private family OIL
= genteea boar ing house. Possession may be
had OF one OF the tenements Immediately and
OF the othsr in a few weeks. For further par
ticulass enquire ofJames Lswnes or the ADM.
nistratrix.
D. w. ~PLEAsANTs, Adm'x
December 8, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
TIE Female School

AT Mount Airy, will the tenth o.
January and end the tenth of December Their.
wils be 2 vacation of one month. beginning the
tenth OF june. Terms, for hoard, bed, and Tu,
'Itlon 5 IFS, paid half yearly in advance those
Persons who RAY not find Il convenient TO pa,
the money IN advance can send their bono
payable on demand, one or the other of these
requisites II is expected will be complied with
IN every case.
Mount Airy, Caroline,
Nov. 18th. 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
Additional Notice.

THE undersigned Commissioners ap-
pointed by the act of Congress of the Slst OF
March 1914, relative to the Yazoo Claims
are of opinion, that 1t rests with the claim
ants to prepare. by themselves or their
counsel, the releases assignments and pow.
ers mentionedin the first section of the act.
Desirpus, nevertheless. to give every fasiiis
ty to the execution of the act consistent with
what is taken to be its right construction,
they recommend,
That claimants living alta distance. who
may find il necessary to prefer their claims
thro igh an agent or attorney, should invest
such agent or attorney with authority to add
TO or alter the instruments aforesaid or va
ry IN any wise their form end manner. so
that they may conform TO such directions &
decisions as the commissioners NAV give
when organized as a board, and proceeding
TO execute their functions under the act
ny this course such charges. substitntions.
or amendments, as are susceptible FLEEING
made upon the spot, can take place without
further Inconvenience TO the claimants.
JAS. MONROE.
Acting Secretary of state.
A. J. DALLAS,
Secretary of the Treasury.
RICHARD RUSH,
Attorney General.
Washington, Oct. Doth 1914.
The printers OF newspapers authorized to
publish the laws, will insert this notice, as
well as the former, once a week until the
hrst Monday in January.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
DESERTED,
Andrew Broach.

a private in Capt. McCullock's companr q
resident OF King and Queen County. about %
years OF age, FIVE feet nine inches high, full
lace, red complexion and fair hair, BY occrpa-
ton a farmers 1t is more than probable he vii,
urn ms course home ward l viii give the Ia.
"a rewsrd 10 any person who will deliver him
TO me or any oiher officer at this place.
MATTHEW r. WALTON II con-
mahdant, 9Th Regt. 4th Brigade.
Camp Carriers, Nov. %, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
A PROCLAMATION.

vM|HesEAS it has been represented 70 tbe
executive by the Deputy Sheriff of Ila-
mover county, that Larkin Cottreii. who haf.
been remanded to tbe lai. of the said county 70
undergo a further trial for maliciouslv sl,oot-
ing Alexander Smith, bearing dispatches to the
Executive from the theatre OF INVASION, ha.
5rok n and made his escape from thu said isiI
l do therefore, with the advice of the Council
OF State, hereby offer a reward of THREE
HUNDRED DOLLARS, to any person or ner
sens, who shalt apprehend and safely Ioslre
within any jail OF this commonwealth the said
Larkin Cottrell; and l do moreover REQUIRE III
officers, civil anil military. and exhort The good
peopis OF this commonwealth, to use their hest
endeavors to arrest the said Lark in Cottrel. go
That he may DC dealt with as the law directs.
Given under my hand as Gov
u vernon and under the Seal
OF the Commensurate az
Richmond, this Goth day of
loeaiJ November, one thousand
eight hundred and four,
teen, and Of tie Commons
wealth tbe thirty ninth.
JAMES BARBOUR.
N. d. Larkin Cotirell is about 8 feet 8 inches
high; he las attIli light eye, and rather a down
look light hair, incliRabic to curl very much
he has q thin visage, saliow complexion. verv
taikatiye when IN company, a great mechanics,
genus, and by profession a miil-wright-born
ana raised mixing William County, Virginia
his family reside in Hanover, at the mill pvr
chased BY him OF major Parke Street. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
Land for Sale.

will sell 500 acres of land-that mart IF
my tract whereonl now reside. lying on both
sides OF the country road lcxding from The
Buckingham road near major Henry Floods ia
Diuguids Vile, about four miles from the for
mer and z miles from the latter place, is miles
west oil Buckingham court house and so east
OF ~Lynchhurgh. This land 10 well adapted to
he culture OF corn, wheat and tobacco. well
r.atcred and heavily timbered /; about $50 a.
cres cleared, the most at which is fresh and
ih Ter excellent fencing, in an agreeable neigh.
borhtcd and delightfully."- situated. commando.
Ing u beautiful and extensive view Of the Am.
aeTst Blue Ridge and Al,tghany Mountains. 4
have no hesitation in saying that this is one Of
the most desirable seats in all the upper coun-
try and is exceedingly healthy. The improves
ments on the land cannot be put there tor lees
than $4,000, consisting Of q wood dwe,i;nr
house 40 by ID feet, 2 FIRE places and passage
pe!osv stairs the same above handsomely
painted inside and out-kilchen, smoke sause.
dairy, &c: a we'll constructed store house q; bv
70 rect a cellar thu iutl size OF The house and
nre pace IN NE same, and many other ont
houses useful on ait farms. One acre .r i,nd
we'll paied for q garden, and yard same size
also pAled and an excellent we'll of water in the
yard aud within one mile, of a good Crist 4
Saw Mill. Knowing those who NAV wish TO
purchase such property will first. view the
s:.'ne. deem any further description urneceaS
sary. shall remain in Richmond 40 lone n.
the Legislature continues in session. Anv 11r.
tieman who may wish an interview With me
.n's SUBJECT wlii ind me at the Eagle TaveH
The terms of Sale will then be madS tno,n :
VIZ. FLOOD
Buckingham, Nov. 2sth, 1914.
N. u. a handsome young apple orchard
consisting of 100 trees Of excellent fru;t. earn.
prising part of the above Lard.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
Mr.. Pleasa.rts.

NJ Thing but my regard for
vuo'o op'u.m couia nave induced me to
.aSe any iiot'ce of the advertisement under
.ue slHnatu.s on Z. Brooks; and l hope the
puonc WI c2nstrue what I shall say. into
fho.nsos more than se'S deecnce.
nas hau a bond ct Mr.. Brooks is true
nut it neither N to me ron Mr.. George
Cox mr. does u amount, wi h all the ia,
.erest Que to So much as the lowest sum
ne mentons, Is 1900 in describing the
Dond ne aaveruses Whether il Is the same
OF NOT ~ immaserlai Some time in she
moh'h OF november last, 4 informed Mr..
o ,;.s tns. ! was about to make q trade
msn VT 5000 cox or Chesterfield. in
sApsc.s. - receisS ms amongst others
nc sa'u ns wou'd as cave psy me as any
one e'ss' ouel,nsf ne mad been at great ex-
pcnss IN ms new establishment, therefore
~ M ~. pay IN any SNORT observed
H's' sgat y was Prooaote he could gain
sanie snu ! ~ PAID oy MS endorsing my note
$3.50 ~. inns 1e ae nrst refused, but
- $500 e- - wousa CONSIDER OF X: so
~ az ON .s., .ine'
~, ca.. On "a gus month when Mr.. Ed
,ae NJ nooue 70 PAYS sundry bonds to
c~..x - 49, tOICu
again see Mf- Us. Certificate to wit, ..This
osruay, ina. Q the 9th day of this
p psann. Ment WITH Eialor Mayo 70 Mr.
nso1ss' os.Ssel mad passed the said Brooks
uo''o 70 sa,d mayo. aud the said Mayo x
n'ooks uad q conversation IN nv presence,
~ sMa brsoks did agree to i'm
uo.s. ,ns salo Mayos, note TO the amour,
!. sa,a Droo.s ooad for the purpose Of ne-
soo'a'.on :. canS Inc said Mayo was T.
. m .ne saia nrooks, bond in his own
anu as security, winch oote, If negotiated
vas De renewed from time to time, until
~ DC convenient for the said Brooks
~ pay ~ on IN u'scnarge ofhis said bond.
-, EDWARD COX.
DscSnnosr is'n
no. has'n5 me least doubt but that Mr..
nrooks QUO 90 any thing that he had said
nc wou1u, l'o.1 the President of the Far.
such a nn.e at the next discount day. and
tequcsteu that ne would state to the Rosrd
o sIou.u On which expected it would
pass, noe~ItEstandins they we're not in the
nao,eci passing new paper. And on Wed.
nesday the l4th | went to Mr. Brooks tn
n1 we mas ~ r1ptA
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
COTTON r.
THE YARNS FROM THE
Richmond Mandatory,
Are sold by
October %. els
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
On the 27th November last, 1 took from on
o'ase OF Mr. oshsby Shrugg,s' boat, bead man,
Nd, a sack OF %salt,,2a twil'd sack Tile own,
er or owners are requested to prove their rieh,
10 the same, or it viii bs dealt with AS the law
directs.
wA. PIGGoyT, Inspector OF Boats
Lock Harbour.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28

A general nesting Of the .Stockho,ders. for
the purpose Of eiecting Directors for the Ina,;.
itrt'oa, will be held at the BANK ON Wednesds,
the 4th of January next.
WIZ. REKERvIs, Cashier
November 30. evfdrn
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-12-28
Samuel o.. Adams,

OdIIIUtI ". AUdJilS,
is NOW RECEIVING
100 Casks Nails, assorted,
1 Hogshead Knob Locks,
1 DO. Files.
2 Do. longs, shovels and Pekers,
DO. Saddlery assorted,
1 DO. Tea Kettles.
Hinges, &c.
DO. assorted Hardware.
SO Ton Bar Iron, assorted,
10 Baltimore Piougbs.
~ boz. Saddle Treess1
ALSO ON HAND,
A good assortment OF Hardware, IFonmoneery
Cutlery and Brass Wares, Boiling CIotlsss
Hoes, Iron, Nail Rods, &c. &c.-WhicR are OF.
fered for sale, on moderate terms.