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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
The Public
Shoes and Hats

S. &, d. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
Ill consisting OF the following kinds
Ladies' morocco bootees [colored
Do walking shoes, black s.
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and cOlored
Do kid slips do
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes ther shoes
Do thick do; boys'fthick and bound 10
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
9 boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets
All of the above articles are offered tor
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time TO punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to IN
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for large supply of shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able to
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices. u February IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Orphans Court,
alexandria County,

Alexandria County, 1910
March Term, 'i''
ORDERED, That the administrator Of
" John B. Patton, deceased, do insert
the usual notice TO creditors, three times a
week, six weeks, in the Alexandria news
papers. A copy.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandra county,
IN the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans court of said county, let
ters OF administration on the personal es-
tate of John B. Patton, late of the county
aforesaid, deceased.-All persons having
claims against the said decedent, are hero
by warned to exhibit the same to the sub
scriber, with the vouchers thereof, passed
by the Orphans Court, on or before the
9Th day of September next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment. :
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
March, 1919.
CHARLES MsKNIGHT,
Administrator Of John 3. Patton dsc's.
Mareh6 stutb6w
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mo. s5ois
Mahoganv On Sale.

TIME subscriber has on hand and off RI
L Tor sale 4 or 5000 feet first quality 81.
Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY, at the
Baltimore prices for CASH, or to punctuat
customers at the usual credit. -Gentlemei
who are building can be supplied with
hand railing cut to any dimensions, at q
short notice-also any orders Tor furniture
which the subscriber may be favored with;
from persons residing either in town or
the country will be promptly attended I'd
and executed in superior stile.
ROBT. ABERCROGBIE..
jan 20 Corner of King aud Alfred street
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Exchange s. Brokers Office,
Georsetouon, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

GeoroetoCrn, DtStrtct or C0luW6td.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
A T his otlire, next door below Craw-
~ ford's tavern. .Bridge-st George town,
will exchange all kim $ of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable lerms.>-All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase Of that kind of mo-
ney, and will take It on the most reasona-
BE terms.-Persons travelling to the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta fair DIS
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes OF. demand liz 'pecie; and
it would be much to the advantage OF the
merchants, and trading TO the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation Of the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, WASH
ington and Alexandria, as 1t will at all
times answer for remittaDces TO the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should he very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks Of the District Of
Columbia, as they, will hrd them the most
current. there beng no counterfeiis on The
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandra has long .mce failed-all per-
sons should be on ,neir guard, as they will
0e imposed on. August IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Orphans Court,
Alerandria COanty,l 900
Mnrrb T,A, 1919.

"lSn Marss f Es1n'y' 1919.
ORDERED, that the Executors of John
~ Gardner Ladd, deceased, do insert the
usual advertisement three times week for
six weeks in the Alexandra newspapers.
Teste, <. MOORE. Reg. of wills,
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscribers, OF Alexandria county;
in the district of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court Of said county, LET.
tiers testamentary on the estate ofJohnG ard.
ner Laid, late Of the county aforesaid, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said decedent, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same to the subscribers, with the
vouchers thereof, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 9Th day OF Sep,'r.
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit 10 said estate, ard those indebt-
ed thereto are required to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hands this 9Th day of
March, 1919.
SARAH LkDD, Executrix.
JOHN H. LADD, Executor
of John e. Laid, deceased.
March 6 stuth6w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Fer Freight.
Fer BARREN.

I'm TIE superior aud fast sailing schr
~, LADY DELiGHT, John Rene-
c'c', master. Sac has most OF her cargo
ready, Mil commence loading on Monday,
can take 200 bis freight, and will accom-
aocaie or 8 passengers. Apply TO
JOHN Il. LADD & Co.
lfso hGrc j'sst receipeG and for sale,
100 barrels Suffolk tar
10 pipes india Point gin
. improved patent corn shelters, in
vented by Ziua Phinney March 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Freight.

70 dc south Of Europe or an Eastern Port.
>&AM The schnr. REAPER, N. Blan-
&&& chard, master, carries about 400
barrels, will be ready tor the reception of
cargo in all the week, and take freight on
moderate terms. Apply to
LAWRASON g. FOWLE.
Who have for sale, received by said sehnr.
240 tons plaster
so barrels n. E. rum
Also for sale, received per schnr Inland,
from Philadelphia,
6 hhds I refined crab cyder
10 bbls
$50 gross bottIing corks
Apply as above. March Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
w. 8 W. Harmon,
CABLJNE1.Af.AKERS,

ID ESPECTFULLY inform their friends
n and the public in general, that thsy.
still continue to carry on the above business
in all its various branches, at the same old
stand, Royal.st. between King and Prince;
and have now on hand handsome assorti
ment of cabinet ware, all of their own ma.
nufacture consisting ofside-boards, secre4
tarys and book cases, bureaus, ladies' work
stands, mahogany and stained wood bead.
steads, cradles, sophas and easy. chairs, ons
handsome mahogany writing desk, he. &c.
Also, on hand a large quantity of St. Do.
mingo and Bay Mahogany, in log and
boards, and cut to any dimensions at a
short notice--four or FIVE thousand feet of
elegant yeneers for bureaus and secretarys,
all of which they are determined to sell low.
er than the same quality eau be had in the
district. All kinds Of uphoIstry work
done as usual.
They would rent for one or more years
a very excellent shop and yard for a car.
penter, wheelwright, or blacksmith, situ4
ated on Royal-street, between Prince and
Duke street. Feb II u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
TT Lawrason & Fowle

TT Lawrason y Fowle
L. AVE FOR SALE,
70 pieces Russia duck
22o heavy and light Ravens do
l2o white and brown sheetings
goo diapers loo do crash
30 chests young hyson tea, of the Clo-
thier and Benz amin Rush's cargo
20 pipes Holland gin, superior quality
20 French and Spanish brandy
10 puncheons windwartl island rum
pipes old Sicily Madeira wine
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and bali
quarter casks Superior Old Madeira and
Malmsey wine, from the house of Kcers &
Co. red to god
400 casks cut nails, assorted sizes, from
l5o boxes mould candles, super. quality
400 brown soap
60 barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes
Bales of baftas. mamoodies and flag
handkerchiefs
l5o crates assorted Liverpool ware
80 barrels mackerel, in VIII. T. hf. bbls.
December II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Lumber, Yard.

At he lo7uer end Of Duke Street.
VENHE. subscriber has just received a large
I assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeab!y to late law of
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-.
duction for cullings-also, other lumber Of
various kinds, I'll of which will he sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis
tit. ELISHA IALBOlI.
5 NOES
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Valuable Family Medicines.

TUST received direct from the propre-
y tors, the following valuable Medieines,
all of which have been in use for number
of years past, in almost every part Of the
United States; have been highly psirnni-
sed by people Of the first responsibility (;
and approved by those who have had occa-
sion to make use OF them, for The cure OF
those disorders, for which they are several
" calculated.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Sale.

FT The brig HARRlOT, burts.en
'sSSlsr 1000 barrels, about four years old,
bai!t at Newbrryport, Of the best mate
mails, is well Sound, and in good order Tor
?ny yoyage-she will be sold low. Apply
70 LAWRASON Il FQWEE,
Who have for sale the cargo OF scir ire
phon. of li0 tons plaster paris; aud cargo
Of schr Lenity, of $50 casks fresh lime.
Earch %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Freight.

1a13N The substantial we'll built and
is&.ssiast sailing ship EEW-JERSEY !,
'siihen AGO tons or $500 barrels, now in
.'i'pe'e order ior tie reception of a cargo,
AMY to u, II. HOWLANDa
TIC. g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Also. for Freight,
For Newburyport s. Boston,
For Boston,

OR ANY EASTERN FORT.
1SN The substantial aud fast sailing
SSSsSsS3schr FOUR-SISTERS, Em, Spir-
linz master, burthen $50 barrels. For
freight apply to I. H. HOLLAND,
Sno % bt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
AIolasses.

MUldSSSSs
T1ORTY-TWO hhds. superior quality
Martinique molasses, landing from the
scbnr Four-Sisters, captain Squirting, or
ale bv LAWRASON & FOWLE,
VRo haze also for sale.
The cargo of the sehnr Regulator, capt.
Drinkwater, from Portland, OF,
100 tons plaster paris
100 casks Thomastown lime
i, 10 s SsI. New England rum
9 bids West India do
Also,
The cargo of the brig Ann, capt. Stone,
from Boston, Of $50 tons plaster paris.
For Freight,
LIN The brig Spartan, captain Della
ES&Hsno, carries about 1000 barrels, Is an
syceiIen, vessel, will take foreign or coast
wise freight, and will be ready to take
cargo on board in three days.
Also, for Freight,
EM The schnr REGULATOR. capt.
81 Drinkwater, burthen 1900 bbls..iS a
goOi Substantial vessel, will take freight TO
the ". Indies or south Of Europe, on mo :
derate tefms-and can be ready for cal
20 in few days.
For Newburyport 8 Boston,
>kEN The brig ANN, capt. Stone, can
E5stake 500 barrels freight, and will
commence loading in few days. Apply
as above. March 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Freight.

iE The schr LENITY, captain Gil
.2H. key, carries about 500 barrels;
new vessel, aud will be ready to load IN
ieY days.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
john III. Ladd s Co.

OFFER for sale the cargo of schooner
" Caravan
55 tons plaster Paris
10 barrels New-Ens'and rum
6 hh3s retailing molasses
10 bales Russia duck of FIRST quality
bales hard pressed hay
2 hhds vinegar
6 cases bottled cider
.flso, recsir:d per sioop Rose-sn- Bloom,
10 hhds. n. E. Rum.
10 tons Swedes Iron, assorted sizes.
also he cargo of Sloop Tisitor, from Bath.
II thousand feet OF understandable pine
boards.
97 do. clean do.
Is do. deep Joist.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
DR.. Lees Genuine (Winlham
RiijOuS Pills.

Universally known and used throughout
the United States as Family Medicine.
The fame Of these pills has become so great
that many have attempted to counterfeit
them-to guard against this, the propris-
tors have procured Stereotype Label, and
each box of Genuine Lees Pills will here
after be enclosed in one of these labels,
with these words on the sides: Lees
Genuine Windham Bilious Pills." and on
the end of the Label the words, "Samuel
Lee, patentee, &c. |. Thompson, agent,
joint proprietor" sc. and should any be
offered tor sale without said Label on them,
the purchaser may be apprised that they
arc counterfeit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Boston,

>Ssr The schr REAPER, Blanchard,
xSemaster, is now loading, and will
take some freight If immediate application
is made,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Jesse S. Wilson,

A T the instance OF several OF the inha-
n bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in ST. Asaph-street, contiguous to Edwnrd
Stabler's residence. The number OF scho-
lars at this time not reaching the limitation,
a few may be admitted. on application to
either Of The subscribers; Of whom also fur
Their information, if required, may be Oh.
tanned. NJ. MILLER,
EDWARD STABLER,
ELISHA C.. DICK,
RICHARD Fl. LITTLE,
Sd mo. S GEORGE s. HQUGH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Vol. XXI
For Freight,

LIN The brig ANN-MARIA, J. Buck
N5 master, burthen about 1900 barrels,
: n excellent vessel, in complete order,
.n] can be ready to receive a cargo on
S",rd in four days. Apply to
SD'''' - LAWRASON & FOWLE.
VINO hare for sale her cargo Of
la tons plaster paris
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01

The Gentleman's
ANNUAL Observation-Disclosures
For 1919,
TONTAINING-The Almanac ruled
~ pages for memoran1ums duties pay
able on goods, &C.; naval and custom house
officers public appraisers !; information
concerning patents; post oifice establish
ment official army and navy lists; a COR
rect register of the American navy marine
corps government Of the U. States. exc
cutive, eeislative and judiciary; territorial
governments intercourse with foreign ma
tions directors and cashiers OF the bank of
the U. States, sc. &c.
ALSO,
THE LADV's POCKET-BOOK for 1919,
Containing-The Almanac; ruled pages
for m emorandums; description of Pitcairn's
island; bishop Watson's letter on future
state; remarks on female dress and on mar
riage morality Of the Batlledore; account
of the Cherokee schools. Selected Poetry
Answers to last years enigmas; cha
rades; new and fashionable songs; rebus.
es New country dances and waltzes; mar
keting tales; tables reducing shillings and
pence to cents; also for showing the value
Of dollars in rounds, shiIlings and pence
Are just receired for safe BY
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
November "a dti
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Just Received.
Wanted.

A YOUNG MAN Of sober and steady
N habits,to supcrintend fishery. None
need apply bat one who is we'll acquaint.
ed with seine hauling, and can COME well
recommended. Enquire of the Printer.
February "a -,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
Also For Freight,

SM The brig THREE BROTHERS,
SssSHC. Rodgers, carries about 1900 bbls
: nearly new vessel, ready to receive a
cargo on board immediately. Apply as
.hnYe. MdISu "
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01

For Freight,
I'm The fine fast sailing Schr. FAR
S&Rs MERS FRIEND, A.Seemis, master
burthen, 80 tons or $50 barrels. She is
nearly new, and will be in complete order
for the reception Of a cargo in days. APP
ply to T. II. ROWLAND.
z mo 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-01
For Mantanzes or Havana,

,Ss& The schnr. CARAVAN, John B
!TxSG Trckey, Master, bunhen 10 tons
or about 800 baTels--a substantial good
vessel, viii be ready 10 receive freight for
si;her of the above named ports id 3 days.
Fer Freight,
,sSN The new ani substantial sloop
SG&FiSlTOR, J. Mcrriman. Master,
ha:then 700 bhls. will lake a freight for
Bustoa, port.snd, or any eastern port, and
N few days viii he ready TO receive car
go. Appiy as above.
March 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-20
ECONOMY AND MANUFACTURES.

At Cincinnati, the citizens have carried
into effect their previously expressed de-
termination TO form society for the pro-
motion OF agriculture. manufactures ana
domestic economy. General Harrison IS
the president Of the society. They closed
their proceedings on the Esd ultlmo, win
the following declaration, grounded on 'he
opinion that retrenchment in the expenses
of living will be an important mean OF allie
waiting the difficulties and peeuniary en-
barrassme nts OF the country
"we will not purchase nor suffer TO De
used in our families. any imported liquors.
fruits, nuts, OF preserves of any kind, I'M
less they shall be required in cases OF sick
ness.
Beng convinced that the practice
which generally prevails Of wearing suits
of black as testimonials of respect for the
memory of deceased friends is altogether
useless, il no, improper, while it is attend
ed with heavy expense. w will not sane
.icn i, hereafter in our tamilies, or encou.
rage il in others.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-20
NV. do SuUNI'
A POOR ALEXANDRIAN.

B7 an extract Of letter Of late date
from Havana, with which we have been
politely furnished, il would seem, ii there
is no mistake in the destination OF the
troops there mentioned, that the king OF
Spain has some views respecting the pro-
yinc.s on our borders lately coded to us,
which do not comport with the provisions
ofthe treaty. There is something very ex'
traordinary in this business. Alter having
racked the brains, and ewptied the purse,
>of the nation, to e. out an expedition. with
troops, TO South America, for the purpose
of rescuing those most extensive and vaiu-
able Of all his dominions from utter rum,
as it regards the mother country, and aoan-
doning il when just upon the eve OF SAIL
ing, tina, he should be able, at moments
warning. to send out this body Of mon, for
the purpose of securing the Florioas against
us. is certainly remarkable. Another IN
exp,ieable circumstance is found in the fact
that il does not appear that any :censure or
mark of disapprobation has been manifest
ed toward. the persons connected with the
negotiation in this country. lfthis account
proves to be correctly stated. and the OBJ
iect of the detachment is the Floridas, there
must have been some new and unexpected
energy suddenly infused into the Spanish
cabinet. the effects Of which, we should
think, would astonisb themselves as well
as the rest OF the world,
IN. York Daily .aduoea'e.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-20

DIR. SNowpEN,
observe of late several of the Baltimore
editors are very angry with the citizens OF
re neighboring towns and cities tor the
precautionary measures adopted for pre-
venting the introduction of the malignant
fever, acknowledged to prevail in Balli-
more.
In no instance has their spleen been more
compleatiy exemplided than in the follow
ing, from the pen of the sapient editor Of
the Patriot.
"The poor Alexandrians have one little
schooner from Baltimore under quarantine,
perhaps the only arrival there since theiI
non-iatercoarse law went into operation
The unfriendly conduct of our neighbors,
is something like the Indians CUNT kicks
themselves over"
Tie poor Alerandrians. Had the citi-
gems Of Alexandra been as deeply engaged
in the Slave Trade and Patriot Privateer-
ing, alias Pirating sub rosa, they probably
would not now merit the reproach OF po-
verify.
When they speak of the "poor .4leran-
dr,ans," we would call their attention to
a late Baltimore paper, containing only
one hundred and sixty insolvent noti'es.
For the number Of arrivals since the non
satsrcourse lao went into operation, we
would refer him to our marine list.
The Baltimore editors may be assured
that none can more sincerely regret the mis-
fortune. of Baltimore in being visited by
pestilence, than do the citizens OF Alex
andria; and the only conditions requisite
for the citixehs of Baltimore to receive and
enjoy all the rights of hospitality in Alex
ant,ria are, that they should not be instru-
mental in introducing among US mal'g-
nant disease that may endanger the lives OF
many of our fellow citizens.
CANDIDUS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-20
YELLOW STONE EXPEDITION.

Extract of letter from gentleman in a
neighboring town, to the Editor OF the
Franklin Gazette.
my attention has been attracted to a
late article in the papers, in which the pro-
press of the steam boat JOHNSON is noticed;
and | perceive she was of franklin, Mis-
souri,, on the 9th ultimo.
/" This magnificent undertaking of the
government is rendered doubly so by the
adoption of steam boat navigation. Per-
haps if this description Of conveyance is
better suited to any one section Of the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-20

ton. captain Hcldridge. arrived here yes
terday, from Liverpool, which port she
left on the 18th ult. by her We have re-
ceived London papers to the evening of
the 9th. The cotton market at Liverpool
continued steady.
American New Six per cents, at Lon.
don, August 7, So 80; 5 per cents, CT a
Gil.
British Stocks, august 8.
Three per cent Consols, III; Omnium,
3-8 pm.
The British ship of war Blossom, from
Lima, arrived at Deal 5'h August, with a
large sum in specie.
II is stated that .Narst, dixie Of Bassano,
has obtained permission TO return TO
France.
The London Courier remarks" II is
evident by our accounts from the disturbed
districts, the disaffected, though checked,
are moi subdued, and i will require long
and steady perseverance III the course
which has accomplished the former, hnal-
ly to produce the latter.
Another meeting is determined upon az
Manchester.
Liverpool, august II.
"Our cotton market Is very steady, and
there is no appearance of any decline, and
we have no doubt but I5d will soon be
realized for real good cotton, and perhaps
more. But we should caution you against
being too sanguine. The india cotton is
rod over our heads, and we must act
with judgment. The sales, thus far in the
present week, of all sorts, are $500 bags.
There is little doing in any thing else
Ashes are freely offered at our quotations.
Tobacco has improved little, and we
hope may further improve.-There is no
prospect Of the ports opening for wheat d
-four the present year; the weather is
very fine, and the harvest getting in.
"Prices.-Coton Upland, Ia a laid !;
Orleans, l3 I6d; Tennessee, l93d /;
tobacco, Sd Cd rice, lbs OPS -four,
sos 3ts pc, ashes, 35s 39s; pearls,
35s 59s tar, lbs a I5s turpen'ine, los
Cd lbs. --