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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
Cincinnati, o. Feb. 7.
STEAM BOAT NEWS.

Arrived Velocipede, from New Orleans, 1 days;
freight of sugar, coffee, hides, and oil, consigned
principally to merchants of Pittsburgh; she brought
from New Orleans $50 passengers An untortu
nate accident occurred on the passage to Louisville,
near the mouth of the Arkansas river MIR. Cod
frey Snow, of Lawrenceburgh, passenger and for.
mery of Boston, unfortunately had the skirts OF his
coat caught by part Of the machinery, and was
drawn under the fly wheel, which Immediately
crushed him in SO shocking manner that he in
santIy expired. So rapid was the velocity of the
wheel, that not person board heard his cries. or
knew Of the circumstance, until after it had
red the ty wheel was also SO much broken as to
render il perfectly useless Capt. Rogers, after two
days labor in the wilderness, without all the neces.
sary tools at hand supplied its place by forming a
wheel from Sycamore wood which enabled him to
proceed on his voyage.
Fe6. 5.--Arrived General Neville, Walker, from
Louisville, one day and hours freight and some
passengers: left same day for same place
FEB. Arrived ST. am boat Missouri Sturgis,
from Louisville, one day and 90 hours freight CON
signed to the owners OF the boat, IL cabin and So
deck passengers
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
Lexington, (Ky.) Jan. "a.
DISTRESSING .aCCIDE,N'Y

AS Mr. Samuel iurbut of this town, was fell
ling tree Thursday last, he accidentally fell nm.
der the trunk Of the tree and was held fast bv rs
weight until his brother, who was at work near him
mad Cut otf the trunk and rolled it from him. VIVA,
adds TO the distress OF this event, Mr.. Hurlbut's
axe was accidentally thrust against his leg, with such
violence that it cut off the small bone and disseced
considerable part Of the flesh. BY the latest in.
formation, there were hopes Of his life, though by
the great loss OF blood he was extremely low.
,Secrptnrn
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM MARY, -.

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM hTARYcAn,
Ertractto The Editor Of The Dem. Press, datsa.
CunAcoA, 18Th January, 18,,
"An hour ago Columbian schr of war :
too off this harbour, and sent her boat IN 81 A'N
She has had only SIX DAYS passage from NM ~
rycabo | conversed with the officer, who inCo,. "'
me that Marycabo is closely blockaded bv 90 n
sells OF war, uDde; Commodore Belluche AMI ''
General Urdanette with 1880 men is cossl. I u.
sieging the same place. Morales is comn., y
hemmed in. and the town must necessarily lalp. =
the time this reaches you it no doubt will be n ~
hands of the Patriots " VIC
"Markets here for American produce very d,p
the warehouses and stores literally filled and ~
sales can be effected The affairs Of the M.i"'
have caused stagnation OF business.-When NJ.
rycabo shall again wear the flag of IndepeDd,n,'.
we may expect revival Of Commerce
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
FROM ANNAPOLIS.

The proceedings Of the Legislature will shey, nuI
readers that several important acts have passed The
House OF Delegates on tuesday.
Among them are the resolutions offered some
days ago by Mr. Kennedy of Baltimore, relative to
ocalng the route Of a canal from Baltimore to
TIE Potomac rirer.
Also, the resolution offered by Mr.. Purviance OF
baltimore relative to locating the route Of canal
from baltimore to the tSusguehanna riper.
Also, bill relative to the Chesapeake and Dela-
WaTe cuhdt. Bait. inner
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
aPPOLNTNENTs BIZ TIE PRESIDENT,

LANGDoN CHEvEs, Of Pennsylvania commission
er, on The part of the United States, under the first
article OF the convention of the 18th OF July, 1922
with Great Brta
HENRY SEAwELL, Of North Carolina, arbitrator
on the part OF the United States under the same con
vention
RoRERT roDD, Of Kentucky, consul at Aeapul.
co, in Mexico.
JAMES SMITH WILcocKs, of Pennsylvania. CO
sui at the CITY oil Mexico.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, Of Virginia, consul at La
Vera Cruz and Alvai ado, in Mexico.
Henry M. BRAcKENRIDGE, Of Florida, Judge
Of West Florida.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

PlRATES.-Cspt Granger, at New York, from
Ma'anzas, informs that two vessels, supposed Anne
flcan had been captured by pirates s miles TO the
westward OF that place. The crews were tied in the
rigging, the vessels set on Ere and all bu ned TO-
gether!-Captain G also informs that Matanzas
Swarmed with pirates. few days previous to his
9Snng tney attacked the Americans on the Kings
Dock, with clubs, stones, Sc; a number WERE dr-
ven into the river, and others seriously hurt Can't.
Culver OF the schr William & Henry. of " York,
was neatly killed, by stone thrown from the Gus
tom House Captains Garner and BIinn, were also
wounded. Three piratical vessels were cruising
between Point Yeacos and Havana.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

A company is forming in Cincinnati, for the pur
pose OF embarking in the achale and sealing trede
i is proposed to build at Cincinnati two ships oil
$50 tons bnrthen each, and tender of 20 or so
tons, to be fitted out for the Pacific ocean. The
vessels are to be commanded by Captains agqrs
ana 'uathFop, citizens of Ohio. These vessels are
70 Dc completely manned and equipped in the port
ct Cincinnati, and it is intended shall be ready %
descend the river in the spring Of 1924.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
ENTERpIZE OF THE WEST.

OHIO.-A supplement to the bill, authorizing
~ examination into the practicabty of connecting
Lake Erie with the Ohio river, has passed the lie
g'slature, empowering the commissioners to employ
such engineer and assistants as may be necessary
to carry the object into effect.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
From the Troy Register. Pet. ii.

COLD WE3ITiER On Friday morning last
the mercury in Fahienheit's thermometer stood al
% degrees below zero, in this city, which is as in.
tense degree OF cold as has been known in this
place Tor more than teny years.
An American has obtained the privilege Of esta
blshine steam boat on the Leman Lake in Swift
zerand.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

David Gray, who has lately presented petition
TO the Il gislature, requiring compensation for ser.
wees during the revolution, aud vino wa, supposed
from his own account, to be ;hr Harvey Birch oil
T" Spy" has be- proved an impostoI A resolve
had passed e'anrng $500 for Cray rrlie, but was
unanimously reconstructed on lulnr nation received
from bll, Vose, Esq. paymaste, for the regiment to
which Cray belonged, who having seen accounts OF
his claims, had examined the pay rolls, and found
that he had his receipt in full to the year l779-be-
Ing great part oil the time for which he now asked
payment. Salient Ga.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

The New York Canal Commissioners have re-
ported in favor Of constructing basin at the termi
nation OF the canal at Albany which will cost about
Sloo,00O. 1t is to be so constructed as to enable
'ranshipments to be made between canal and river
crai' without the cost and delay of carriage and
storage
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

are, strike our minds much less iorciby than The
blessings which flow from Pennsylvania through the
minds oil the numerous young gentlemen who are
educated there, and whe are to be our future guides
and ornaments. Reporter.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

ne circle OF studies required has been also en-
ia'6eu gradually and will continue to be enar ged as
the progress Of society may render it expe7,ien+
The friends of learning and Of the best ,n,eress "e
nan VIII be reloiced to witness this very Hatterinr
condition Of our State University The pecun,arv
benefits to our Commonwealth, great as they truly
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25
Lexington, Ken. Feb 8.
TRANSIT T.a.NI.4 U.rTVERSITF

The Catalogue Of this nourishing institution tor
the present year Is just published. The following
synopsis Of it may be gratifying 10 the community
Officers Of Instruction, y
Law Students, IA
Medical Students, ~
Undergraduate s, 1oJ
Preparatory Department, e.
Whole number of students, az
There has been continued increase of stuo-n,s
IN this University from the period OF its new otgani
za'ion IN 1913 In November o; that year, there
were ABOUT oO pupils III the establishment, and all
the close Of the session in July aboul so. Since
thai date the comparison Of the printed cataornre
which we now give, will show he advancing mpo,-
lance Of This seat Of western literature and science
CATALOGUE OF 1920 1891 1890 1909
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

Whole NUMBER Of Students,
From other states,
Number ofsta,e s on each Catalor,L
Regulars in he four classes Of Ur
dergratlnates,
Graduates in the degree of A. B.
Candidates for this degree,
Law Glass,
Medical Glass,
Medical graduates,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-25

and ornaments.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

he iench metre "iihia the i've thonsanJ,h part Of
an men
:" e"a"ee OF 'eso,u"o" OF TIE House oil hep
,o'o ~. W o.' anief,ean Congress, o' Dec IL a.,
iS,y' M.. >. u ad'"'s drew up hs elaborate ,eio,,
'ao ",esn'- ana measures, which was published IN
TO- anu contains stea. mass oi inflammation hn
stating TIE 'acis oi recent occurrence, and the
sc,en'lc 'r'u's, mar nave oeen made pnhl'c, since
avs report was written. The kscneH a. dissertations
o'd,e d" bureau des tonitud.s de Francs en- Espaen
em France, en- .1ngtefe're 81 en- Ecosse, pdr H. n
Dtdt, 81 frDgo, Tus mot patiishedia PdristM 1921.
va me I'm oi aiarch 1922, MIR. Lownd.s of
oou'h Iarollna very judieious and able man. made
report On the same subject Of Weighs and Measu,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

Inc nompress'on appears To vary by actual exper;
meh' irom i-29I to 1858. According 10 In Piac.
it is--,75. According to Can't K,,e, 90 RI.
SOC so- Inc
'ar'noh ~ TIE experiments depends on the yaryine
spechc gravity OF the sirna forming The crust ii tbs
earn, al The respective places OF observation
. bots French measures have been reduced 70 Ens
"sh inches by assuming, in conformity Ia the ,res,
corrections, tho metro al 80 ,37076 inches uuder
mean temperature, (62 Fahr) Bretusier's EDcvc,-
Ait Pend A's9'-
o'o' says OF his experiment "a, INST which WAS the
observation taken, with The advantage of all his
iermer experience, (Reeueil III Obs H. 5l71 .D,;
prs ees "eds@es INST, auec on Soin ertr,m, and
me near coincidence of Capt. ka:er's obs.rystons
al me same place, shews thar boih gentlemen
m'sht, with equal justice, have made The same re-
mark Hence assuming Bots general ft,mula. md
applying 10 IL, as he has done the obseI,a,;ons
at Cnstas co-rHcieui, the following table has bee
published by Dr.. BTewsler,a as IA nearer npproxima
uoh 10 the real lengths OF the Secund- Pc nduuo,
'han ANY former calculation. apprehend il viii moi
vary from the truth III any case more than a bou
shndh part OF an inch The variations from, ac,''al
experiment, made with all necessary cau,on and ar
carney, viii depend On tue loral variations nor cai
cuia"e pri0'i, dependent atmospheric te oInera
lure, weigl and huoyancy, aud on the variable
tp'cihe gravlies 81 the local geological strata.
Length of u Seconds PsHdiixn for e.ch fire Isgrsss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
TRUST SALE OF LAND.

virtue Of deed "f trust executed NV benjamin An.
derson TO Joseph Shelton and Richard Morris jr
"g date the nth day of July. 1873, and duly recorded H.
40 clerks office ofGoochiand court shall ON th
ON oay o december next at GoOchand Courthouse pro
led 10 sell Tor ready money Mt public auction four
red aud sixytwo o land, same more or les
wing IN the county of Goocbland and bounded by James
river the lands Of John l. Harris dec Charles t. Bates
dec aud Others In order satisfy the purposes tn. sa
trust deed this land lies adjoining
and ia an agreese neghbourhood title will e con.
veyed to the purchaser vested in the which
believed 10 be unexceptonabie.
JOSEPH SHELTON,
RICHARD NORRIS, Jr. { i'us'ees'
Goochland, November 7. 5oZw,ds
~ The undersigned, for whose benefit The above men,
TONED sale Is To b. mace will should he accom-
To the purchaser credit months for one third
of the purchase money, and years from the
day OF sale for the balance; the whole hearing
unth parPersona security will be required the m 4
pay mei, and deed of the land to secure Tue
whole amount of the purchase money.
JOHN SHELTON,
Surv'g partner at Shelton * iIarris
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

nm, From the Ne;e Monthly Maya:a.e.
TIE MOORISH BRIDAL SOM.
INC c'ron groves iheir fruit and flo strewne
arnnni q Mhnrisii palace, and the SIGH
", summers gentie>t wiad, the branches wooinr
WIN music through their twiyht.bowers went nv
Music and voices from tie marble halls
through the leaves gleming, midst fountain falls
a song OH bridal song came swelling
10 o'eit with fragrance in thosp SOU hern shades
t>nI oih oi irasts within the stately DIV cling,
t, "Snt, anu dancing steps anu maids;
n"' mus VI How'd; yet something In the lay
pe'ons Z" 10 sadness as IL died away.
The Bride comes forth her tears no more are l,llipy
~, 10 cave the chamber OF her infant years,
Ni"u voices from another home calling.
one comes like day springse hath done with ,e,r,,
VOW must her dark eye shine ~ other flowers
her bright smile gladden. other hearts than ours
Pour tue rich olours round
we haste! the chosen and the lovely brppiuy
Love SUI! goes with her from her place of bril-
Derp .,.eni joy wit'n her heart 10 sprinyiny
nor tnis alone her glance hath les OF n,irth
Tier beauty leaves us in its ROSY wears,
Her sisters weeI--but she hath dom, WI IN te,rs,
Now may the tinibrel sound
Know ST thou Tor whom they sang the bridal numbers,
-one, whose rich ue>ses IL wave no more
She whose pale cheek soft Winds nor gentle SUMMERS
sor Love own sigh TO rose-tnts mi ght resume
Her graceful rtng'et> DER n bier ere spread
weep the young, the beautiful, the dead
Ills a custom among the NIoors to sing IN. br;d,, ~
home. " - 'o'He irom lie
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
JOHN NcDONOUGH

MEhCllANT TAILOR, next dour to tie Mansion IIouse
4E1 Hotel Main-sIreet, Richmand rcsuectf,tv irCrs
MS customer and the public generally, that he has ust
received ana constantly has or lsnd handsome assort
ment oi superhne. blue. black olive and fancy colon, e
CbUIHS ana CASSlhERES, of superior quality which
wiz oe made To order at The shortest notice aud in M.
most fashionable styIe. N' ~ - Wv
n. Bile has also hand, variety Of fashionable
hEhOf MADE ULOTHES, uf every description, suited
10 the seasup which he will dispose Of ,nt ner 80
iowef Than such can be had for in this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
CARRIAGES-

TIE Subscriber returns his
kaNEA thanks 20 his friends and the pub
lie generally, for he very lihera;
E%tHZfS9IsAq&4SfzX encouragement he has received
SxexX--1S- 4l&azS-f Ser number Of years back and
informs them that be has now
ready, and will continue Keep good assortment of
rages and gigs for sale his mandatory miles west
OF Petersburg, Va, which for durability, neatness s good
ness Of materials will be warranted equal any
from the Philadelphia market, and prices
of the same Kind be sbained fro city which
guestcnaby has the preference TO any other place in
United States for well made carriages
u constant supply Of the work will be kept for
sale opposite the Union Hotel in Petersburg, Va.
STERLING WOODWARD.
Orders from any part Of the country, addressed 70
Poplar Grove post Office Dnwddie county, Va. will be at
tended 10 with punctuaiity and dispatch
POpiar Grove. Nav
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IMPORTANT no lITT.FJ{g

Richmond Bur- Mill Sione H,Dnfyciort,-- R,,,;rsd
VIE bscribsrs pectfly inform their friends md H.
pubic that they have just received direct France
VOV 1urr blocks OF the best qualify. OF the present
nf having been partner of4he former firms Of WLue
pdvus ~ & o. ago Of Davidson Smell, who formerly
prosecuted this business for many years IN this civ l.
Consequently well SKILLED in this species Of nanu,ctr
n abolition TO which hey have employed the mosf exueri
enceh wOrkmcn-AN stones sold by ibem will he warrant
ed not inferior N fhp.e heretofore made iy their rs
ceSsors, which were we'll approved by all who use5
mem Ihci shop i at the Of T.. and igt st,e.
where all orders will he thankfully received and promo,
fhtcu'eh' JAMES SNELJ
Or'oOer . 4J-3W NOtEf g rust
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
FRANKLIN HOTEL.

ZEA Y hAlNhb Din FfUIEL.
Iss11 The subscriber begs leave thank bis friends
l and the public generally for the liberal patron
he has received daring the last three years III Union
Hotel, where. from the smallnes Of the house and stables
he lily allie accommodate them A. he wished
having taken for of that we'll known cOnmO
dou ard desirable establishments, the franklin Hotel (pf
which he will take possession the FIRST day Of month";
and having made arrangements furnish II With evey
necessary, desraefO travellers, that this cn
the will afford, and being determined sure no
pains for the accommodation ofthoe. who hin,
With their hopes 20 receive share pub pat
ronage. JOHN HANCOCK.
Lynchburg October -. 4s--w8wf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
NOTICE

A IL persons having claims against the estate ,f
n Major DAVID HOLLOWAY, dec. either As agent -
otherwise requested 10 hand then, in with lile Il,
tar possible property authenticated cor payments AMI
t+e indebted 20 said also requested 10 CONF
Twari and settle their respective balances bv paymef.
~ " most agreeable, by note, payable IN y reasonah
lime. SAMUEL DUNN,
Administrator Of David Holloway, dec
November 10. 56-w3vy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

"A Ii persons having claims against the late pe,,,,
Winree, ot Chesterfield county, reque. ed t
srn em ior settlements those Indebted 10y bonds note
90 open accounts, sesired make payment ,.ib
delay as no indulgence be given.
SAMUEL NINFREE Executor
Petersburg Nov. a. S." Wa, wv
MR. THOMAS WILCOX Yaa NOT being an io,-sf;,sr,
" 81 This state fake This method Of giving vou ntir
That on the 18th, 10th. ~ ami tn days Of eenlr
northumberland Corr house, Va shail take the d.
the suit depending IN hyperion court Of vortbnnb
ian'' ~ which you are plausiG aud Defendant.
SePtenDtr 10 sS-wi@w THOMAS BROWN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
NOI'Ii ~.

THE concern of DAVENPORT & GOODMAN is this
DAY dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted
10 tue hrm viii pay their respective balances to
Goodman and those having claims against said concern
will present them him for payment
WILLIAM II. DAVENPORT
MEKEWETHER GOODMAN
Nu'nneFiahu octoDer ~ 5S-wsNs
VIE subscriber having purchased Interest of VIM
D Davenport IN the concern OF ID. X Il. will continue
business the place. has aud will Keen n,
all times neat assortment OF SEASONADLE GoODS-
Tie solics tue patronage of his friends public gen
orally. MEREWETUER cob nrs S'
Cumberland, Nov. is. 56-ws,.s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
on .nmericnn Nilrser,l-

x1nes. Old american NigserV.
The srbscribcrs continue the NIrsery bu-
%@< ~ snesS b. a IFS branches, NJ the old fsiab-
hshmeni, Flushing, L near New York +,
-. where they offer ur sale afge and general
assortment Of FRUIT TREES Of the most
sff'osea sndsi together with fore Trees evergreens,
hWrfing shrubs SC sc. Orders prompnv esecu,,d lnd
.rs carefully packed for any part II the Ured STATE o.
.S'"ps, catalogues may be had gratis of aies-rs Fls
aIon' hithmond' who will receive orders ap6 forward
'"e'n !" '"e Nufsery' LAWRENCE X MILLS,
N0'e'@Des - s5-N Late J.. frisce 3 CO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
BOARDING SCHOOI.-

VIE classical school conducted by Addison NJ Lewis
whi be opened for the ensuing year, the 18th of
January Terms For board and tuition leach boarder
'ng MS bed, bedding towels and candes) 1870 be
paid quarterly, in advance.
Letters to NJ Lewis will be directed the Fredercks
burg post office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

IleZekiHi Ford and Simeon w. Hines DeEpdo,,,
The defendant Simeon w. lines not hc wing liz
appearance according To the act Of Assembly rules
oi this and il appearing the satisfaction of The
court that he is not nbabiant of this state; ON he mo,
ou o the plaintiff 10y counsel IL is ordered that the ni
aelendant do appear here The Monday in January
next and enter his up answer III. plantifs
Dill aud give security for performing decree OF the
court and that of this order br inserted in som.
per printed in the city of Richmond tive months
svey aud posted the front OF the lie
said county. ~ '"S
copy-Teste, wINsLow ROBINSON, @.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

day of October, 1928: - -
Barbara H. Hines Nancy Hines and Walton Hines who
sue by their guardian and IsLam ilarve, SEN
49,. Plaintiffs,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

| ComhIssloNERS OFFICER The parties interested
=, Sn"'oH, an no 10, 1898. desired 10 take notice
Ih't nave appointed the eighth dny of The I9b month
pfemDe next for commencing ,hr accounts directed by
ne ovt "rorr of 'e cOur{ which dav AT nine O'Clock
Il NJ their attendance required ~ nv Office in Ibis civ
VIA her accounts aud the evidence in support OF the sans
rehhN Tor examination and settlement -
Ort 10 45-wev T'uoa,Ac Ann =, y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

COMMISSIONERS oFFICE} The part.s ;a,.r.s,.,
hea"lod9 N"O I3th 1923 }wiI please take cot thnt
nave appointed The 22d day of December next To- com
mehce tue accounts directed in tlr foregoing orer az cou
on which day at O'Clock NJ they required ,o aIeni
ready for examinations settlement.
November 10. 56-w4ws H. RaKEP n .