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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
ExHuplr. No o.


Sea Gull, Port Rogers, August II. 1929.
SIN: You will proceed to w asliugton with the
United States Schooner Weasel reporting her
ARRIVAL to the Hon. Secretary of the Navy, for
such change, III the officers as may be necessary
and to fill up her crew, these being the objects
OF sending her home. When the necessary
changes have peen completed, she is TO return
to this place, by the way of Crooked Island, or
Caicos Passages, running down the old streights
to Bahama, touching at Barracoa and NIatan-
zas, showing yourself off Havana, and giving
the whole coast a thorough examination.
II is extremely desirable that no unnecessary
delay should take place IN the United
States, as the services of the Weasel will be
wanted, and any decay will prevent my carrying
into effect the arrangement of the periodical
sailing ofYesseis from here.
should presume that the vessel might leave
the United States, to return to hes station in one
week from the time of her arrival; and if you
leave her, whoever may be your successor, l
wish you 10 impress this ON his mind, giving hin,
copy of this order.
In case you resign the command, there is no
absolute necessity, should any difficulty occur
In sending commander in her, as MIR. RAN
doiph can bring her out, and the command can
then be given to one of the old Lieutcnants on
the station, some of whom are entitled to her.
With assurances that it will ever afford me
pleasure to be associated with you on duty,
please to accept my best wishes for speedy and
pleasant passage, and happy sight of your
friends.
Very respectfully
Your obcdicnt servant
ID. PORTER.
Lieutenant BEVERLY KENYON
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
ExHtHIT, No. 10.


In the Hcrat! Of the llth, observed an ar
ticle bc.ringi,le name Ut Lieut.. kennon, accom-
paaeJ by what is said to he a letter from Com
moiore Porter tn hun, of Il complimentary ma
turc, and expressive of his good wishes.
hereby certify, that no such letter was given
him by Co;n;noiorc Porter; but that similar ex-
pressions terminate the orders for Lieut.. Kennon
to return tothc United States; and that the same
expressions had been generally contained in the
orders of all commanders who had previously
come home unJcr 81 siilar circumstances aud
were continued ~ Lieut.. kcnnon only ON
the express condition of an unqualified acllnow-
ledgment on hispart. of an injustice he had done
to the Commodore, and his regrets for tue same
which acknowledgment was made i'm III,
presence, and the following letter drew it forth:
''Captan kennon will have the goodness to
inform me wherein his orders dilTer from those
of any other officer who has taken his vessel
home; aud the omission, if any, shall be sup
piled, but if no difference can be pointed out
it is expected of Capt. kennon, that he viii, dc
Justice to my motives, by at least, an acknoN-
lclgment, that his letter of this morning wa,
improper; without such an acknowledgment
/ Shall have to uusay what have said Of him.
D. PORTER.n
Sea Gull, august II, 1923.
Lieut.. Kennon requested that he might with
draw his letter irnputing wrong motives to the
Commodore, which was delivered to him.
=. WILSON
Wastinyton, Dec. II, 1928.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25

ExHIBrT, No. 81.
Sea Gut, .aticr:ton, Juiy 10, 1923.
SIR: This will be handed to YOU by Lieute-
nant Commandant Rose, of the schooner Terrier.
This gentleman has served with me from the
commencement of the expedition against the
pirates; and his conduct as an officer has been
every ling could wish.
1t would afford me great pleasure to have
HIM again under my command, and in n vessel
suited TO his rank in the service, and to his me-
rits as an officer, than the small craft lie is now
in.
With the sincere hope, that my wishes in this
respect may be gratifei, have the honor to
be,
With great respect,
Your obcdient servant
~. PORTER
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25

Sea Cal, Port Rogers, .:3ugpsl IA. 1923.
Captain kennon will have the goodness to
INFORM me wherein his orders differ from those
of any other officer who has taken his vessel
horne; and omission If any) shall be supplied
bat If no difference can be pointed ont, il is ex
pected of Captain kennoD, that no will do ius-
tee to my motives. BY at least an Acknowledge
ment that his letter of this ,norning was inpro-
per without such acknowledgment, l shall
have to unsay what have already said with
respect TO hi,rh
Very respectfully,
ID. PORTER.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
Your fellow citizens,
(Signedty the Consnlittee.
WASHINGTON. June 9

WASHINGTON, June %.
The COMMITTEE of INVESTIGATION appoint
cd by the House of Representatives, on the Me-
mortal of MIR. EDWARDS, terminated its Session
yesterday. The Report of the Committee was
Immediately laid before the President, and we
have not been able to obtain a perusal of it.
We understand generally, however, that no.
thing is retractcd of the former report of the
Committee, and that il is further distinctly and
unanimously declared by the Committee, that
they have discovered, in the course of their In
vestigation, nothing TO irnpeach t.e integrity of
the Secretary of the Treasury, OF 10 induce
them, to believe, that he has not ably and cor
rectly administered the affairs of the Treasury.
We expect to be able to obtain a COPY of the
Report, for publication in our next.
Ma. Int.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
Such are the men, whom it IS no less orr duty
than out pleasure, tOpresent 10 The People. 81 .

than out pleasure, topresent 10 the People.
JOHN COALTER, /.
JOHN w. GREEN, s
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS.
JOHN ROBERTSON.
PETER ". DANIEL. - ! G
JERNIAN BAKER,
ANDREW STEVENSON. s
THOMAS RlTCHIE, 3
WILLIAM MUNFORD,
JACKQUELINE b. HARVIE, :
Ricamond jane IS, 1924.
LIST OF ELECTORS.
William G. Holt, Of Norfolk county.
DIR. Charles ii. Graves, Of Sr,y.
John Cargill, Of Sasser.
Mark Alexander, Senr. Of .Wechienburg.
Gen. John Purnall Of Prince Ed.oard.
DIR. James Jones, Of .Nofto,oay.
Major Charles Yancey, Of Buckingham.
Col Joseph Martin, of Henry.
Col. Thomas NJ. Randolph, Of .4lbemarle.
Judge William Brockcnbrongh, of Richmond
John T. Lomax, Of FredericksJurg.
Col. VIM. Jones, Of Gloucester.
Robert Shields, senr. of York.
Col. Ellison Currie, Of Lancaster
Robert Taylor, Of Orange.
Isaac Foster, IF Fauq,acr.
Smith Slaughter, Of Jefferson.
Wm. Armstrong, IF Hampshire.
Archibald Rutherford, of Rocking ham.
John Bowycr, IF RockJ,idge.
James IIoge, Of montgomery.
Andrew Russell, Of Washington.
Joseph II. Samucls, of Hood.
VIM. Marteny, Of Randoiph.
~ Editors in Virginia are respectfully re
quested to give the above ADDRESS an inscr.
ton in their papers.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25

.i,e only otiet, had in vicw ,n arrestng you,
has been effected, t;,ai Of siopping offensive pub
LEGATIONS, which | was forbidden t. answer; the
resultoi the trial Is matter Of perfect indiffer-
encr To nc.
Very respectfully, ~
Your ODE licut servant,
ID. PORTER
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25

hs held on Friday evening next, at SIX O'Clock.
This following gentlemen compose the COMMITTEES.
viz: Thomas Eddy, J; Nainwfight, II. Ketchurn,
George Newbold, PEA. Jay. Joseph Smith, Isasc
Collins, Aid. cowdrcy,und Professor, Gsiscom.
NJ Y Co,a Aip
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
From the Indiana Public Leecr.
PRESIDENTIAL.

Extract Of a letter to the Editor of the Public.
Leser, dated,
Nrw-ORLEANs, April "a, 1924.
The Presidential question was fruitful sub
Ject iof conversation duiingour passage down..
the sentiments OF the Cabin passengers were as
certarned, and decided majority of the Who'll z
number declared themselves in favor of JOHN
QUi NcT ADAMS. as our next President; and the
vote kr Vice-Prosidcnt was nearly unanimous.
In favor of ASDRE,y JAcKsuv, 1.-THE Crawford
ties only dissenting, of which there were Two
natives IF Pirgnaa.)
On the Presidential question there were three
Ciayltes two from Kentucky and one fiom
scotland via West Indies.] jackson had some
Partizans chiefly from Tennessee. Among the
supporters OF ADAMS were TWO from .Nep
York, ONE from Nelo Jersey, TWO from Penn
sytcania, TWO from Ohio, THREE from Indiana.
ONE from Tennessee. ONE from Virginia, some
from .Nsssiss,pPi, Alabama, and the eastern
states. From conversations had with gentle
men OF respectfully and intelligence, from Ten
nessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana il
appears that, Mr.. Adams is the SECOND choice
oil these states in this state Mr. ADAMS is far
more popular than Mr.. Clav;-in NIississippi
ADAMS and JACKSON are thought to be about
E3UAL-no other candidates are named. As
FAR as the sentiments of the ADAMS and JACK
SON parties could be asccrtained, thew entertain
and cultivate reciprocal respect for each other.
the iavorite candidate of one party is the seco,d
OF the other. There is little or no doubt in I'M,
quarter but, that the choice will ultimately. fall
ON John Quincy .9Gams or on .and,ep Jackson,
MIR. Clay IS out ofthe question, aud Mr.. Craw-
ford 81 ''hors du con,bai.n
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
BALTIMORE June ri.

Steam Boat controversy seitfed.-The Chan
ceior Of tie state of New York has refused to
grant an injunction to restrain the steam boat
OHoe 6rancht from navigating the Hudson Ri
yer. his injunction was prayed for ON the
ground that the late decision of the Supreme
Court only affected boats from other states. and
that 1t did not interfere with the exclusively IN
ternai navigation of state.--The chancellor
oecidea tnat the case IN controversy was one
wherein the navigation from one state to ano-
ther was involved, and that the Olive Branch
had a right to navigate the Hudson River, pro
c.ded, according to our construction of the
Chanceilor's reasoning, she touched at some
peace IN Jersey on the passage. This appears to
open door tor the invasion of a law, and what
is little novel in these days of light and know
ledge, the mode Of evasion is pointed ont. and
PERMISSION to evade appears to be given by the
chancellor For what other objects does the
chancellor think the boat will have for touch
ing at Jersey? None of the Fulton boats toucb
there, and it is presumed that thew world have
as much business there as other boats. Our
opinion IS, that the decision of the Supreme
Court made the internal navigation free 10 all.
whether the boats touched at jersey or not: If
1t did not the ciiancellors decision only autI,ori
ses an evasion of an existing law.-[Pat.
CHARLESTON, June 16.-By the schr S,rin
capt Burger, in six days from Nassau, we have
received from our attentive correspondents, papers
10 the 9th inst; we make the following extracts
winch appears 10 be all of interest contained in
them.
NASSAU, May 60 The brig Bee, of this oort.
called at Rum Key, some days ago, from whence
captain Sawyer communicated the following cir
cumStances, which occurrud on board that vessel.
on her voyage from st. Thomas, bound to Whining
ton, N. &.
In lat. q, % N. long. SO, SIS, w. On board the
Dig bee, John Sawyer, master, a Mr.. Robert Wier
We passenger from ST. Thomas for yyili,inyfou.
VINO was discovered on the morning of the 9TH Nav
ABOUT o'clock, TO be quite dciirous, and ,aIkipc az
u in'erteding with Invisible Being Tor forgive
ness OF some fault committed. In about half ~,
hour nc came to himself and went on deck ,,;,.re
ne continued until O'Clock. He then came N
breakfast, eat but little and appeared sensible Az
ter breakfast he laid down and 10 all ap,caro,r.
was asleep, no one III the cabin but himself ,vhnn
me captain went down aud was busy a5out s,,,,c
thing, with his back towards him, when all of col
den Captain 5. was nearly stunned by a ssvets
blow Of a hammer that Mr.. Wier had GO, f,,H 80
and before Captain S. could turn himself the bIo,
was repeated. Captain 5. then succeeded il, cot,
ting him dowr,bu, in the mean time received 49,,
al more blow. The crew we're al alarmed. aod
Captain s. thought proper 10 have him ccufioed rs
ne was con-, 'etely mad, which rs done for n si'o,I
Time ~ the h,recasile. lie then appcarcs more
'cr2'oic' aud wishing 20 cors up INTO the air was
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
LAW INTELLIGENCE

The Albany Daily Advertiser gives
the report Of a case tried in the justices
court of that city which is well calcula-
ted TO set people from the country on
their guard against the articles of gam
blers. who are in the habit at Albany,
and we presume in other large towns
also, of practising upon the unsuspec-
ting farmers, who came in with produce,
the most unwarrantable frauds. and
strippinss. In the case before us, a far
mer came in FROM Montgomery to Al
bany, With load of produce, which he
sold; he was enticed into one Of the
modern bells, and swindled Of his cash.
An action was brou.. ~ against the prin-
cipal swindler, under the statute to pre-
vent excessive al deceitful gaming
and judgment NJ the whole amount
obtained.
N. T. Commercial .4drertiser.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
IN CHANCERY.

HE defendants, John Filson. George
Filson, Frederick Thrasher and Nancy bis
wife, Jacob Miller and Jane his wife, Robert
Filson, Thomas Filson, james filson. and Daniel
stuliz and Mary his wife, not having entered
their appearance and given security according
to the act of assembly and rules Of this court;
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court
that they are not inhabitants OF this state IL is
Ordered, That the said defendants do appear
here on the second Monday in August next,
and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a
copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two
months successfully in the Martinsburg Gazette
and posted at the door Of the court house oil
this county.
A Copy--Tesfe.
d. HUNTER, C. B. G.
: may - ON
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
FROM WASHINGTON,

BY gentleman direct form Wash
irgton, we learn that the letter Of Gen.
| Jackson, which is the subject of the
controversybetween MIR. Lowric and
the President, beyond all doubt ex
ists--that' at substantially ansaoers
Mr.. Lo,cric's description, and advise
in fact the inflammation of parties.
and the indiscriminate appointment of
Fcderalists and Republicans. Whilst
all doubt therefore, on this vexed ques-
tion, is we suppose at and end, the
Republican Party is unexpectedly
OF the secret spring which have reg
ulated the policy of the present adj
ministration. That administration set
off with the avowed determination, a
vowed at least as far as acts could de-
clare it, to remove the ancient land
marks of parties, amalgamate the con.
flicting opinions of all men into har-
monious support Of itself and to in
troduce in short, the "era of good feel
ings." Some ascribed. this unjust and
injurious policy to Mr.. Monroe's de
sire Of being universally popular
some to his inclination to preside over
his country, when the Washingtonian
period of eight years had elapsed
some to his secret attachment to Fed
eralism-someto one cause, and some
TO another: 1t seems however, that
The Republican Party has all this time
been indebted to Gen. Jackson for
this proof, of his good will, and dc
votion to Its Interest," 1t is rather
unreasonable that the general should
appeal 10 this party for its countenance
and support, in his attemps to reach the
Presidency! We hope it will reward
him as the author of the advice to the
President deservesl Wing
The first number ora new periodi-
cal work, by the title of "Tbe Atlantic
Magazine" has just appeared from
the press of Aliss and White, of New
York. 1t is to appear monthly, and
to be devoted TO the American Lite
nature and Science.
Another new literary paper has just
4
made its appearance inthe city OF
Boston, entitled The United States
Literary Gazette" comprising 1G
qnarto pages, and to be published
weekly, by Cummings, billiard and
Co.
1t IS stated in the Albany DAILY
Advertiser, that the new York Cana
Loan of 100000, was taken by l.,
Roy, Bayard, and Co at premium
ofSS.0l, for a fue per cent stock.
The Quebec Mercury of the 27tl
LOT April, mentions, that on the 25th
| the weather was unusual warm 70 thu
scason-the next day there was cole
storm, and a severe frost I night
The snow was still eighteen inches
deep in the woods. The river was
open from Montreal to Quebec, and
four steam boats had arrived. On the
21st. vessel clsr ed at Quebec for sea,
but she had not sailed at the latest
ID IN
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
Buffalo. Niagara. .aprils1.

- - ~ s<FtH -.
on Friday last, vessel appeared off
this port, and was near being WRECKED
upon the ice, which was hid from view
by haze that hung overit. She alter
wards stood in near the American shore,
landed her passengers, and returned TO
Durkirk. She proves TO be the schoc-
ner Neptune, and we learn, by the mes
sengers, that she got off without dam
age. The ice still extends mile or two
up the Lake, but there is every prospect
thst all will be clare for the steam boat
on her regular sailing day, the egth in
slant.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

The TariE-hformation from the city of
Washington to the Editor, gives it as the opin.
ION OF the writer, that the Tariff Bill will pass
the Senate in modified shape. BY changing
parts of the bill, it viii obtain friends North
and South. In this manner he thinks it will
set through.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

We have made room, to-day, says the
National Intelligencer, for some highly
interesting State Papers of the British
Government, the latest Of which is in
effect Manifesto of the. views enter
tanned by the British government on
the question between Spain and her late
South American Colonies. The sub
ject is Of great Importance, and the
ground taken by the British government,
however mildly occupied, is broad and
firm. That government will not permit
any attempt, on the part of Spaih, to
regulate commerce over which she
can have no rightful control, nor will it
permit foreign force to be employed
by Spain to reconquer Colonies whom
she has not been able to keep under her
dominion. These are the principles up
on which it has been supposed the Bril-
tish government would act; but this is
the first official assertion of them, that
we have seen. A distinction, however,
is yet maintained by the British 60
vernment--a distinction OF form, and
not of substance, between the CONNER
cial aud the political independence OF
the Southern Governments. The first
of these relations being recognized, the
second would seem to follow OF course
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
Masonic Notice.

HNiE Ceremony Of Consecrssine the new mr..
some Hall, in Hagerstnwn. viii b. r,ssS
'nrmed. by the Brethren &c Mnun, sfa-.,
Lodge. No. IS. assisted by the r. W. Cr,n,,
- ss,sr Ina r.nd 0tesss Of the Grand Lodge
next (st Sahn's Day at 10 o,cloeL '' ~
At which tie Chapters md Subordinate rs,,ra.
81 Tue saats District Of Columbia. nep-shs:..s.
Lodges n TIE adjoining states, and An Sre,h,n,.
y 'rg''iar ssarding. not members Of any I,a.,..
are cordially invited to attend. ~ 1s's
oYHo ~ HyLILzlS. \
fRISBY 7ILGRNaN. r.
THOMAS KE.s.NTDY.
HILLLfH ~ BELL. -
UaL HAMMOND. 57
HEN'RF LEN IS. Is
GE0. BRE.afB.agCH
h1TID MORRISON. ~
April -
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
VIRGINIA, to wit
Berkeley County Court,
May Term, 1924.
Reuben Filson, Plaintiff,

AGAINST
Mary Filson. widow OF Robert Filson, decea-
sed, John Filson, George Filson, Frederick
Thrasher and Nancy his wife. late Nancy Filson,
Jacob Miller and Jane his wife. late Jane Filson.
Robert Filson. Thomas Filson. James FIlson,
Daniel Stultz and Mary his wife. late Mary Fison,
and Robert Bashore, son of Rachel Bashore, de-
ceased, late Rachel Filson, heirs of said Robert
Fson, deceased Defendants.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
TIlIa 9Al@TTGa
MARTINSBURG, May IS, 1924.

Destructipe F4re.-on Saturday morning last,
ire broke out on the principal building of the
United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. All
ef7orts to save it were unavalng. This build
ing contained. it is said. the principal part of
the machinery used in the mandatory I've
have not learnt particulars is estimated by
some, that the loss to government cannot be less
than $4,000.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

1t IS stated in the Albany Daily
Advertiser, that the new York Canal
Loan of SOC, 900, was taken by LIE
Roy, Bayard, and Co a, premium
ofSS.Ol, for fue per cent. stock.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

tso1;.. Meeting W II commence at the Me-
the %, 'NFsa' in Bucklestown, on Saturday
of Vir,; - ,Neeutlve Council OF the State
Dcv to ~ t"'I ! Appointed WILLIAM Sell.
lin nl,rc % y s'sser Of the land Office.
n, ~ pIrs : o. o. Jas. Robertson. j., an
barg. V,'ne port OF Peters
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

MARRIED, on Thursday last, Mr.,
James Glcyan, TO Miss Mary Sterre't,
daughter of Mr.. James Sterrett, all OF
this county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

DIED, on Friday morning last, a
en- advanced age, Mr.. Jacob Painter
sen. Of this county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

OF Flour was selling in Baltimore, on Sa
turday last, for SIS FER barrel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13
Washington, ApriI 80, 1924.
To the Editors ofthe ENQUIRER.

GENThEMEN-I have Just recei-
we'd from a friend in Kentucky, a letter,
announcing the passage of an act Of
last legislature Of that state, subiec-
ing to forfture. all lands ofresidcnts
and ron rcSid hts, if not cultivated
and improved. before the first dag
Of august 1926. This act of forf-
ture, presume, has been passed
under the 9Th section of the compact
between Virginia and Kentucky, and
in consequence ofthe recent decision
Of the Supreme Court of the United
States, in the case OF Green and Bid
dle-declared there occupant la,cs"
unconstitutional. As this inlorml
ton is highly important to the citizens
of Virginia, who own lands in Ken.
lucky, l hasten to communicate to you
the fact, and TO ask its pa blication in
the Enquirer.
Very respectfully. your obedient servant.
AND. STEVENSON.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-13

Recent information from New York, states
that Gen. Jackson is gaining ground rapidly in
that state for the presidency.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-23
NOTICE.
FLETCHER g. GREELEY

Hare AZ pirate safe,
6OGN casks elephant and whale oil,
Nv 20 hhds St Ubes salt
200 casks Boston Powder
1900 cannisters do
600 boxes American cigars.
20 DO mould candles.
le do Claret Wine.
3 cases Patent Hats
l az Russian Quills
.4lso, Browns Vertical Spinning Maehines-
c;de-Boards- Tables-Chairs- Looking Glass
5-Field observation-disclosures, &C &C