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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
PAYABLE YEARLY.


writer in the Boston Ceutinel, who states thar he
has derived much information respecting Hayti, dUr-
ing ten years commercial intercourse with its inhabi-
ians gives the following Of the present state
Or the island.
The population Of Hayti IS not exactly known;
il is computed az 100000 TO 100000 inclu-
ding the Spanish part Of the island. The army
OF Hsyti, in actual service, is about 10000, but
il Is supposed that In time Of war II might raise
10000 The navy is nominal thing consist
Jog Of ship ofz2 guns, brig Of IA guns and A
small schOoneTs. Therevenue for Its population
IS as great, il not greater, thar any nations in
Europe, IN proportion TO lis inhabitants. IL
consists in licenses to transact business from the
foreign merchant to the petty retailer; ands
heavy duties al imports A. wei a. e. ports -
IL per cent, as paid By all nations on imports err
cePt the English, trho pay only per ceni---the
tariff setting the valuation. The French are
naturally preferred, and carry on a most extern
siye trade.-Speaking the same language, and
living IN the same manner, theS possess Uumer-
Gus advantages over foreigners. The govern
ment is called a Republic il consists of House
of Represcntatives and Senator'S, but they pos
sess no power Of their own--it all emenates
from the President, bis orders only are obev'dby
them The President il man beloved and res
pected by all. His chief dependence being up-
OH hs soldiers, lie clothes and feeds them we'll
possessing mind repiete with every requisite
for ably and justly governing his people be has
numerous difficulties TO encounter To preserve
tranquility throughout his republic. Partial to
strangers, he endeayonrs 10 afford them every
protection and support. The industry ofthe 10
habitants | regret cannot speak we'll Of They
possess naturally disposition to idIeness, and
the extreme fertility of the soil forms additional
inducements for them to continue 50 Produce,
which requires labour to cultivate II, IS higher
there than in the United States.-Sngara and Rum
cannot be obtained under 30 or 40 per cent more.
than in New-York. As TO their own trade il is
nominal. ST. Thomas and Cuba have had the
mist Of IL. Recent accounts frora Hay'i state,
IA consequence Of the large imports Of contra
hand goods by drogers, the President has issued
his Proclamation, prohibiting intercourse with
other Islands, on pain Of c0nhscation. What IS
meant by cnntraband goods is, Rum, Brandy,
Gin, Sugar, &C. which articles are interdicted 10
encourage the natives to cultivate tile soil Tie
u. States carry on an immense trade with Hayti;
they furnish them with all their provisions, build
ing materials, sc. sc. But the English and
French carry on a most extensive trade, espe-
chilly the former, to whom there 10 an advantage
Of Eve per ceat, over all other nations in duties
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
POETRY.
THE FRENCH PEASANT.

WHEN things are done, and past recalling,
lis folly then 10 fret and cry.
Prop up rotten house that's falling,
Bot when its down. cen let il lie.
o patience. patience, thou'rt Jewell
And like all Jewels hard TO find
Mongst all the various men you see,
Examine every mothers son,
You'll find they all in this agree,
70 IBake ten troubles out of one.
When passions rage they heap on fuel,
And give their reason to the wind.
Hark. don't you hear the general cry
Whose troubles ever equall'd mine:"
How readily each stander by
Replies, with captions echo. g miae."
Sure from our cline this discoid springs,
Heavens choicest blessings we abuse.
And every EngIishnIan alive,
Whether duke. lord esquire or gent,
Claims, as his Just prerogasve.
Ease. liberty and discomfort.
Frenchman often >taYes and sings
With cheerfulness and wooden shoes.
peasant of the true French breed,
Was driving in a narrow road,
cart with but one sorry steed,
And hlrd with onions, savory load!
Careless he trudgd along before.
Singing gascon roundelay-
Hard by there whimpcring brook,
The ROAD ran shelving towards the brim,
The spiteful wind tn advantage took
The wheel flies up the onions swim.
The peasant saw his favoriie store.
At one rude blast al! puff away.
How would an English clown have sworn,
To hear them plump, and see them roll
Have ours the hour that he born,
And Tor an onion Id his soul
Our Frsnchman acted quite as we'll;
He stopp'd. and haldly stopp d, his song;
First rais'd his bidei from his swoon,
Then stood little while TO view
His onions bohbing ur and down.
Al last he, Struggling, cried Parbleu,
llni manque lei que de sci,
Pour fare de potage excelent."S
Nothing is rvanting here Jtt sat- to make excel,
broth.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
WASHINGTON

A notice Of the manner and appearance Of
" ashington, brings to recollection an incident
that myself witnessed, and which, because IL
relates 10 him, may be worth mentioning. The
gentleman with whom served my apprentice
ship, in Philadelphia, kept Bookstore, a. well
Printing Office, al his house in Markets..
He would not have more than two or three lads
in the Office, and Literally allowed Us free access
to the store for the use Of his books. AS had
regular weekly task that ] always performed, it
was my practice TO rise early in the summer and
seat myself at the front door, where enjoyed the
fresh air, and read generally about an hour be-
fore the rest Of the family were string, and when
but few persons were to be seen in the streets.
While thus occupied, Washington often passed
me in his morning walk, ana from repeatedly
seeing me at the same place, and in the same
employment, frequently seemed to give me an
encouraging look, if our eyes happened to meet /;
to which he would sometimes add kind nod of
recognition. One fine morning, just before the
door l was sitting at, he was met by two appar-
emily respectable gentlemen, whom, at the first
glance, put down for foreigners, just arrived re
elphia.--They stared at him with remark
able eagcrness, making full halt to examine
him, spontaneously, as il seemed TO me- raj ing
tneir hats The general made slight bow, as
lie passed; they then rushed eagerly up 10 ne,
and asked, (" what gentleman is that Z" ] simp-
~ replied, " Washington" One OF them then
said, By -, ii as the most majestic man that
ercr behtld J" and they both rushed through
the market house, retracing their steps, that they
might meet and look at him again. By their
dress, manners and dialect, | thought they were
recently from London.-Niie's Register.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
CHEAP GOODS.

lust received. ~ - q, EzcmANsE-srREET,
~ "a aeditiosal assortment Of
European, IAdia & .9Hserican GOODS,
AMosG wHIca Arr,
One case Parasols. rerg eherp, Fans, Zelia
Handkerchisfs, Marino Points, Jabiiss Cords,
Corded Ginshams. Gsnghsm Robes, cheap Mus
IA Hlk1 4 and Q q Dimoties, Ribbcns, Long
Lawns, Linen Cambric Hdkfs. rery loV, Calicoes.
Copperplales, Cambrics, Muslius, Jeans, Gloves,
Hosiery, Shestings. shirtings, Checks. Cling
hams. Tickings, Knitting CotfOns, Threads,
Tapes, &c. &c. sc.
LYFORD g. GILMAN,
Portland, July 5, 1923. 6w.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

from MIR. Adams in opinion; and thought the
Declaration improved by the amendments. In
this opinion of Col Pickering's. we most readily
concur, as we consider nearly every alteration
made by Congress, with the exception Of those
IN relation to slavery, as real amendment 10
that instrument. Most Of the IDEAS in the Dec
laEation had been repeatedly maintained IN pre-
yous papers. especially in a Declaration Of
Rights in Massachusetts, penned in a lucid in
teryaJ BY James Otis, and pruned and polished
by Samuel Adams. That great credit, however,
was due 70 MIR. Jefferson for the ability Of the
compilation, and we heartily accord the same
degree OF credit 10 the candor Of Col. Pickering
WOMAN.
The following curious compliment to the fair
sex IS extracted from an old play, entitled Cit-
pid's Whiriigig Who would abuse your sex
that knows it o woman, were We not born Of
yeu--shouId we not then honor youa Nursed by
yor, and not regard yon1 Made for you and not
seek you And since we were made before you,
should we not love and adore you as the last and
most perfect work Of nature' Man lcas mude
,chcn -NatUre scos but IN apprentice, bit teoman
mhen she tcns q shslfat mistress ~ her art. BY
your love we live in double breath, even in our
offspring after death Are not all vices mascu-
line and virtues femenine2 Are not the Muses.
the loves Of the learned Do not all noble spirits
follow the Graces because they are women
There is but one phenix, and she is female.
Was not the princess and foundress of good arts
Minerva, born Of the brain Of highest JOve, a
woman; Has not wo nan the face of love, the
tongue Of persuasion, and the body Of delight
o divine perfectioned woman, if to be Of thy
sex is so excellent, what is il then TO be wo-
man enriched by nature, made excellent BY cd
ucation, noble by birth, chaste by virtue, adorn-
cd by beauty "a fair woman, which IL the
ornament of heaven, the grace Of earth, tie Joy
Of life, and the delight Of all sense, even the very
summin tonun Of mans existence" This old
play, written in 1857, and f.lsely ascribed %
Shakespeare, j. rarely met with, ami IL not likely
to have fallen in the way OF Burns who, how
ever, in one Of his songs has biz upon the same
idea, and almost the same words as We have
marked in italics, 10 the preceding passage.
Burns saws,
Her prentice han she tired on man
And then she made the lasses d ~
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
GO ODDS 8
AMONG WHICH ARE.

....AMoNG WHICH ARE....
I case black and colored Nankin GRAPES,
do Canton Do
Nankiu Grape Dresses Grape Shawls Plaid Silks :
black and colored French GRAPES black, blne pink.
lilac and green SARSNETS; black SYNCHANS;
black Tafertas black and colered B0siBAZEENS
good Flag Bandanna. German and black silk HAND
kERCHlEFS; Merino SHANLS and HANDkER-
CHEFS thread and cotton LACES; figured q plain
sik do /; Bobbineu do figured and plain Cambria and
Null MUSLINs Muslin ROBES figured snd plain
Book g. Leno MuSLlNS; Linen CAMBRlCS -
white and eo.ofed cotton 40. irish LINENS in half
pieces. very low Inca and cotton DAMASA Ga
"a and 50 Turkey TABLE CLOTHS green DO !;
ccton HANDKERCFliEFS CassimeFe shANLs n
ratnn 90 Mar.sllies trsnfia and black siik EST
lNGs white and stliprd JEANS DIaiOtiEsi Tar
can FLAIDS blue ard yellow NANkiNsi siik and
eauea yELyETS Easlssh CiNCHAMs; SER
SUCKERS oosonaiiop GALLONS; black snd white
"a nO~F hack. uhite slate and mixrd worstrd
s3OSE Fusaitsrs PATCHES silk aus eogson A.
RRFiGAS kldaeFminisaer CAkPkflAG MeTino
FRINGE,t Eassia DIAPERS SPOOL CufIon slsii
"a COMhs lsory "a. ; black ana whife HOUks
a. FYE~s C1PfNbENDkRS 81 rFOA> gen
sis.sen ana la1ias eaIaeF AZ an sik CA0t A.
ina silKS aaa TWISTS g.. Sc.
....4LSO.-.
Rlsrk blse OKfsss 80 liarest.Rck nixfd
BROADCL0THS a. CASSlMERES /;
Farsugy shsgfinss. shisfsngs Cinghams. Chrcks aud
snipes ~ Asy -.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
COLONY OF IE1Ys

Some weeks since we published notice 10
landholders, from the Society for meliorating the
condition Of the Jews, proposing 70 purchase
lands for the formation Of colony, to be located
in the state OF New-York--We now understand
that Il j. probable the society will purchase 20,
900 acres OF township Ne. 5, about rs miles west
OF Plattsburgh, and near the military turnpike
An agent has been on TO view the premises, and
is satisfied with the soil and situation. The soci-
ETY. has in view the establishment Of an asylum
for the oppressed Of that people, who profess
faith in Christ, or desire 20 be instructed in the
doctrines Of the Christian religion
PlGttsburgh Republican.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
NEW GOODS.
POWDER.


.xg.11, Jones Row, Erehange arset--POrtland,
Agent for the Boston and Chelmsford Cylinder
Gun Powder Factory.
HAS RECEITED--
yf5N or. casks off. r. F. and t. p.
500 canisters r. r. and #. and It. r.
Which he will dispose Of at the Bostoa prices.
This Powder has received the highest recon
rDendations from officers ofthe u. States Ordnance
DEPARTING nj, aud many others who have used the
same.
large quantity ofthe above Powder, can be
furnished at a short notice.
hJ-Gentlemen are invited to call and exa mine
the ~abovesPowder. If July 90, 1923.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

SPuryea Rye.--A correspondents Of the New England
Farmer says Take a few kernels Of the erg0f or
spvrTedrye, sleep them short time in water pour u
nts plate, and il the foor ID fly season all
the flies in tire room in few nfrutss wHl " found
dead al the seaHcing car
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
From tie Louisville Morning Post.

FIRST VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD.
The first expedition round the world as it was
then called, from the u. States, was fitted from
Boston in the year 1897, by Samuel rown, Esq.
and others, in thefsiip Columbia, Captain John
hendrick, attended by the sloop Washington.
At that period il was deemed a matter OF much
Importance. Medals were struck commemora-
tive of the event, and to perpetuate the dscoy-
cries they might make. One or more of these
medals were left at every new place, visited BY
Captain Kendrick. After a voyage Of three
and half years, having made the circuit Of the
globe by proceeding round Cape Horn---run-
ming down the whole coast of Americashe cross
ed over to China, and thence By the Cape OF
Good Hope, returned to Boston. This was the
beginning ola trade which has been one Of the
most profitable branches of our commerce; a
trade that has grown up and tiourished by the
exertions of the enserPrIsing merchants of that
distant part ofour Union, without the aid and
protection of that government, Which il has con-
tribuied TO support as much as anv other one
branch of our extensive commerce.
The foregoing observations were elected by
noticing THIS morning silver medal, offered to
one Of the money brokers in this town, brought
BY gentleman from the west, which renewed
our recollection of tue circumstances above re-
cited. The medal has on il full rugged ship,
and soop eDcircled with the words, Colurn-
bia, and Washington, commanded BY j. Ken
driek," on the reverse, fitted at Boston, ~
America, for the Pacific Ocean, By j. Barrel.
5. Brown, c. Bulfnch, ]. Darby, G. Hatch, and
NJ. Pintard, 1881"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
THE NAPOLEON PTLLoH.

A pillow, of curled hair, and made to resemble
one always used by the late Emperor Napoleon,
is now manufactured in New-York. 1t has an
opening in the centre, and its construction is adj
mirab. adapted TO the prevention Of rheumatic
pains and colds in the head, which we are assur-
ed. the French are not subject to, as they use
hair instead Of feathers 40 warn weather. The
Evening Post says, gentleman Of that city who
sleeps on Napoleon Pillow, informs that il is
remarkably comfortable, and that he has been
entirely free Of cold in the head ever since he
used it.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

Decrease Of Che CIergy.-For one hundred
years after the first settlement OF this country,
the whole number of young men educated az
Harvard and Yale the only colleges then in ex-
istence, was SI4, and Of this number 436. more
than one half became ministers Of the gospel.
During 10 years from 1900 to 1910, the num-
Der OF graduates at II OF the principal colleges
in the U 8 was 2,792, and Of this humber only
453, Or one 9Th part OF the Whole number, en-
tered the ministry.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

A number or the Friends are forming set
Element in Michigan territory, near the head
waters Of the river Rouge. The business ofthe
land Office at Detroit, 10 dispCsing of lands TO
emigrants, was seven fold greater in the month
Of May, than it has ever been during the same
month Of any preceding year.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
Mem Supply Of Books and Sta
tiondry.
WILLIAM HY DE

~
HAS Just received at his Bookstore, No. 9,
Mussey's Row, large assortment of
Calfskia and Red Morocco Pocket Books,
direct from the Mandatory in New York,
which be offers By dom single, at the facto-
fy prices, from 81 to Sl3 per doz. fle will be
constantly supplied from the mandatory, and
will make As liberal discounts TO those who buy
from 925 to 500 worth, and pay cash, as can
be had in Boston or New York.
new supply OF
Bianfs Charts and Nautical Books,
with which Dealers can be furnished as low
by the publisher.
An extensive new assortment Of
CHILDREN'S BOOKS,
comprising about 400 different kinds.
complete assortment Of
Blank account Books,
warranted Of good paper, and well bound.
All kinds Of
SCHOOL BOOLS,
IN general use in this vicinity, by wholesale or
retail and general assortment OF Books and
Stationary--aiI Of which will be cold on the most
liberal terms for cash or approved credit.
Fanfed IN The ADORE Sfors--an active, faithful
and honest Lad, about IA years OF age None
need apply who cannot come well recommended.
wv. II. is agent for Maynard Noyes' INK
POWDER, which he will sell by the gross or
less, at the manufacturers prices, and warrant
il as good as the British July Is, 1923.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

A good Ezamrts--" WE the subscribers. Wastes.
Eailors Of the city Of Hartford being DESTROYS &c
stopping the progress Of incompetence 10 this city DO
hereby promise and agree that we viii not employ any
Jouneyman that will not abstain from the Of ar
dent spirits 10 respective shops. And we farther
promise and agree thar will net allow our Appren-
tces 10 carry any ardent spirIts INTO the shops
Of which severaIly have the care.--In testimony
whereof we hereuDto set names this 18th day Of
July, 1928.
WILLIAM Hills.
DIMOCK q MARSH,
BAKER q DfNOCK,
A. = FIELDING.
ELISHA HARRINGTON"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

An elegant Piano Forte has been purchased
for the ladies' cabin Of the New York and Liver
pool Packet ship Leeds
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

a hint to sniff iakers.--A woman asked doc-
tor whether taking stuff was not hurtful TO the
brains. NO." said the doctor " for lie that has
any brains will not take snuff"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

Selected Toast.-By the Hon. Judge Story, at Sa-
LEM COL Pickering orr venerable guesta zealous
Patriot disinteresIed Statesman. and ncorruptibe
Cilizen.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

Toasss by the Republicans Of New-Haven.
John @. adams United States Man.
William H. CrsfJord 1.-The bis Reports. he need:
amendment
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22
NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS.


T1AS just received and openedor sale at his store,
IL NO. 2, Exchange street an extensive assortment
of English, French. India and american
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-22

Nothing is rvanting here Jst sat- TO make ercelle,
broth.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-04-05

their own country, having nolt;ns 70
especs frcm Russia.
As soan az the first despatcacs arr
riees at Hermans,adt, Secretary, Of
Russian Legation, viii go TO Co:,s,an.
tisople TO commrnce the Diplomatic
connections between he two courts,
Paris, Jan. 90.
The English Ambassador had de-
patched couriers extraordinary for all
the principal towns in Europe.
1t was reposted that Sur Charles Stew
art had been noticed in the crowd as
private individual OF meeting of The
Deputies, while the Kings speech was
delivered.
None Of the suit Of the English en-
bassy had appeared in the tribune fthe
place destined for those attached to
foreign embassies;) which observation
recalled another circumstance, that the
minister of England Ut Madrid, accom-.
panied by his suite, was present at the
meeting az the Spanish Cortes on. the
9th Of this month, in which the Span
ism government communicated the an
swers made 20 the Holy Alliance.
Ssverai 9paniards Of distinction were
about 10 leave Paris for London, to en-
| bark for Spain.
II il aRa2enced that the French ar
my is To ;videa into three priaeipsl
bodies; th5army of Eastern pyrenees,
or at Catalonia. 10 be ur,ler the orders
OF Marshal Duke of itagasa; the army
of the Centre, or of AIragon, 20 be
commanded by the Marshal Duke og
Reggie; and The army of the Western
| Pyreneea, or of Navarre, under the
command of,hs Gen. Marquis Of Lau-
riston.
The Duke d'Angouleme will have tie
| chef command of The three divisions
AMI That the Minister of War, Marsha
Duke Of Beiiuno, will ect as Msj Geu.
under The Pr;ace, 1t il added that the
General Coellosguet, who is about ia
be under Secretary OF State, will act az
under Minister of War, in the absence
OF the Bake of Beiluno.
I About fifteen or i6 thousand French
troops were about 10 quit the notherr
trouIier to Join the army of the Pyre-
| nees.
| A Council of his Maiesiy's Minister,
took place on the 29th Of Jan. H. which
The King presided, aud were together
an hour aud half.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-04-05
DOME 5'TIC.
Cenei al Summary.

GJD The boston Gazette Of Men
Gay week ssys, that here IS very little ousi
"css doing In The market, particularly in srti.
ciss ~ export, disposition betty manifested
to keep back, both in porcha. E, as well as sse,
untii positive Intelligence IS received, thai yer
hos sc,nai'y C mme0ced between France and
Spain.
A new drama, founded on the Amer
lean novel Of NJ Pioneers, is now H. rehear
sal AZ New York, sud viii shortly be prc'
oUced at al. Park Thea re IN thA, CITY.
Tn Thursday between fifteen and
twenty free D. rsons Of color lett Pc ef.b borg Tor
Baltimore, where they are to embark n board
OF a vessel bo@nd 20 Africa, intending 10 lo,n
the Colony slCeadg established as Cope Mes,
suFsdo.
II is stated, that under Tire late act
Cos setting the accounts Of the Vice Psesoenl,
he sum q 100000 has already been ALLOW.
ed this Jistingv;shsd citi1sn sna il Is ex-
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-04-05
Another Steamboat Burnt.

Ear'y on Wednesday Morning last, a.
Georgetown. the excellent steam boat Sur.
prize, which piied between Georgetown ana
this place, was discovered To he on fire. and
had made such progress, that il was neces-
sary to scuttle her immediately a, the best
means OF arre.ting the flames Capt Tayr
Tor, whr,e agreeable and accom- modating dis,
position in the di'charg- of his dnty has ne,
yer failed to secure him he good will of al
Who have any knowledge of him, it is said.
is consider.ble lose- BY thi, accident. How
the Ere originated we have no, vet heard.
alexandria Herai4,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-04-05

silly, ! shal enIearsur 10 have u
Quspsw Title es,inguished.
tihIy. shol. endeaiour Ia have.
line established between tue state
Missouri and this Territory.
5hIy. shall endenvour TO have III.
unsetied Spanishsranls in this reti.
tory adjusted
Chilly. l shall enIeavour To have
Surveyor Generals tfIiee estub.i.he,s
IN This Territory.
7'hly. -hail endeavor to get Con-
sress TO co operate with tho State O..
Louisiana and this Territory, in open-
ing the raft Of Red river.
sthly. shall endeayour 10 have gar.
'ison established at The month Of ki.
anita.
othly. I shall endeavour TO have g..
Military Road opened from the Chick.
asnw Blu rs 10 sone point on the Arr,
kansas
We have M doubt that this sentle.
man, il elected, will enleav9ur" t.,
do all he promises; but we can assure
him, besore hand, ne wiil iind, upon
experiment., ;hat the labors of Hercu
les wore scarcely mpre s,upendous
than those which he has saIlantly un-
iertaken.