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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
From the New York american.

The arrival of the packet ship Manchester
last evening from Liverpool, adds nothing TO
the political intelligence before received. For
commercial and marine Intelligence, we refer
10 the proper heads. We observe, by the Ii
verpool Saturday Advertiser Of the lst Of Nov.
that the frs, mate, JEREMIAH ANDREW, and the
steward, Thomas ALEXANDER, Of the packet
ship NewYork, from this port, had, together
with boa,man named John Jones, been fined
one hundred pounds each, for smuggling tobacco
and been commit,ed to prison. in default Of
payment. The London Times OF the soth
October, notices the publication by Parliament
Of a series of documents and official papers and
letters, concerning the Tariff laws ri the ".
States, which i, speaks Of as likely'to afford
materials Cor future comment. For the pre-
sent, however, says the Editor, 1--WE content
ourselves with quoting one short sentence from
an able letter Of Mr.. n. U. Addinglon TO Mr..
Canning, bearing date May 80, 1924, wherein he
accounts for the Tariff policy OF America, in
the following terms, which we trust will not
be wholly overlooked by the landed oligarchy
Of England:--"I have only to add, that had no
restrictions on the importation Of Foreign
grain existed in Europe generally, and especially
in Great Britain, have lille doubt that the
Tariff ,oouid neuer haze passed through either
House of Congress, since the great agricultural
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

MURDER AND SUIcIDE.-Anoiher horrible
affair took place yesterday afternoon, in that
Alsa,ia of New York, the Five Points. Can
no remedy BE- devised TO purge this depository
of vice and misery of its present rookeries and
their tenants? II is the worst OF nuisances, and
has frequently been presented as such Yes
,erdsy afternoon, between four and FIVE o'clock,
a man named Joseph ugberty, residing in
the vicinity of this abominable place, stabbed
his wife in fiji Of jealousy; after which he
stabbed himself, near the heart, which termI-
mated his existence a'mosr instant ancously. Al
g o'clock, Mrs. Daughery still survived,
though il was scarcely expected she could re,
cover GN Y Commercial.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

during that glorious war. Come 10, "a'u, VI, ~
ana declare your knowledge OF that his'ory'a anu
,he estimation in which you hold those serVi-
ces, BY assisting the children oil tnose ii's"
men 10 break the degrading chains "n'e" W
press their consciences aud coniine tneir MINUS.
Contribute TO the sacred fund oil TINS $500 Ia
lion; enable the for,y-shiing freeho'cers or i's
land 10 avail themselves Of that iinpor.a"' ,ia"
chise secured by the act Of Union. Inc si'ne
is suspicious; tire only danger viii arise from
delay. Greece had claims upon your sy"pa-
.hy-Ireland hath demands upon your Jus"ce,
Assist her peasan,ry to maintain 'heir rig'.,u l
advantage against the local aristoera'S' anu we
slave drivers of the absentees; and aneVen,' u"'
parallcled 10 the annals OF the worm, S"a'I y.
cur-a revolution Comforting the dressings VI
federation, and all the immuniiies tha' give va
lue 10 existence, upon seven millions o, PeoP,e
without tie shedding Of blood, and without INK
Acknowledgement Of an empire:
Ireland is, a, length united Tor TINS grea' pul
pose. Her unity is what her oPpressors nav
ever dreaded-it is irresistible. II illustrates
the secret operations Of their dtr'd'ng system
Come forward, peopI. Of free America: ana D!
aiding with your accustomed liberality caus'
| in Which all good men, without distinction o
sect, country, or party, must agree, share IN TIT
eternal glory Of giving civil and reiigiou' Tree
dom-not to any sect or party, 3ut 10 you
fellow-men--to immortal beings Ike your
srlves-fo Tie People Of Ireland.
| Published by order Of the Association
"The Friends Of Ireland in New York
WIN. j. MACNENEN, Prssi.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

In yeading the life Of DR.. PaIr, by DIR. John
stone. we were struck with the following testi-
mony in letter of Edmund Burke, who was
NO, scholastic recluse, but a man OF the world
an observer Of individuals and society upon
The larges, scale, and in imme ale co ia
wiz numbers.
am earnest in my wishes tina, classical 'ru-
di,ion may live and houri,h; for lie, persons OF
limited conception think whit they viii OF II
II has ever been, and ever must be, the first
principle Of taste, not only in the arts, but
in life and in morals f we Britons have any
priority over our neighbours, i, is in no smali
measure owing to the early care we take with
respect 20 a classical education, which cannot
be supplied by the cultivation OF any other
branch Of learning, and which makes some a
menes for m my shocking defects in ou' system
of training ouI youth. n diffuses its influence
over the society al large; 1t is enjoyed where 1t
i, no, directly bestowed; and those feel its OPP
eps,ions who do not know to wha, they owe
the ad, an, age they possess"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Notice.

IN obedience to decretal order ofthe County Court
L of Fairfax sitting in chancery-wherein among
other things it is w. &C. IA 90 10
creditors under the deed Of trust from Edward Adams
to Thomas Moss and George w. Bincoe, under date
of 23d August S2l and that the said commissioner do
give one months notice by advertisement in the Phe-
nix Gazette, and at the frontdoor OF the courthouse
of said county, for apersons claiming under saddeed,
to exhibit their claims to him, with the vouchers or
proof in support thereof &c; and it also having been
agreed on to embrace all of the creditors of the said
Edward Adams of every descrption-All persons hav-
ing any interest under the deed aforesaid as well as
his other creditors, hereby notified that shall at
tend at william p. Richardson's Tavern, Fairfax Court
House, on Tuesday and Wednesday the Esd and gath
DAYS of December next, between O'Clock, A. NJ and
O'clock, z. NJ of each day, to carry into effect the
said order and decree where they are requredto at
tend, with the necessary vouchers proof to sup.
port their several claims.
ROBT. RADCLIFFE, NJ. C. C.
nov 1879 cot23dDec.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The Baltimore American, says that the
Steam Boat Columbia, which was launched a,
this place, is a vessel which for model, cons
struclion aud materials, would co credit to auv
city. Her length is 1875 feet, aud her width on
deck 60 feet. Herbow approaches closely the
model Of the clipping schooners for which Bal,
,imore is so deservedly famous, and The entire
plan Of her hull gives promise Of her being q
very fleet vessel.-She is to be fitted with two
separate steam engines; and besides extensive
and elegan, accommodations for passengers,
will be ableto carry about 1900 bills. Of freight.
She is intended to ply between Baltimore and
the District Of Columbia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
1MpnRrANr NOTICE.

The following letter TO the Collector of this
-,or, Gives a notice that should be carefully
adhered to, by vessels trading to Spain
United STATES CONSULATE,
Malaga, l4ih Oci 1928.
Sm-An opportunity Offering direct Tor your
MORT 7 beg leave, for the information OF The
merchants Of the Y. States, trading in the Me-
,,;,erraneau, and particularly to hose engaged
=, ,N;s commerce, 10 observe tina, it will BE-
;ndisnensable for the Spanish Consul TO give a
certificate Of the health OF This city when the
vessels depart, and it would be we'll tor him TO
add. their intention is not to touch at Gibraltar,
as they will not be admitted here under any
quarantine, should they have entered the bay
of Gibral,ar even for moment. Sach is the
fright in watch The epidemic III Gibraltar has
nluneed the people of this country, as VIII as
o,bers bordering en- III European side of the
Mediterranean, that am perfectly convinced,
even should the fever quit that unfortunate
Rock, the ports OF Spain will no: be 'hr own
o,sn N it's commerce for more than one year
Sone diff, ulties have taken place in onnse-
ousnce Of little trifling omissions in the log
hook Ct several vessels, and although OF no
corseouence i'm other times, prove extremely
fatal a, iris moment for the interest OF the
owners. and il is 10 be hoped the masters oil
sh;ns will poin,edy take care that their mates
write in the log book the most minute occur,
renee Of The ship, otherwise they will be torre !
away from the port have had great diff
Guilty, although assisted by the energy OF our
excellent Ambassador in Madrid, to procure
the admission Of The ship Factor Of Salem,
which was once sen, away, but is now again a,
anchor, and hope and believe viii be admitted
and this arose altogether from slight
omission in his log book OF iriing thing not
worth naming.
If YOU think this information worthy your
attention YOU will be pleased to let IL be pub
Iished in he New York papers. For my part
! think it necessary, and therefore write you !"
this direct way, in order to prevent any irk'
some detention from rifling causes
am, Sir, with great respect,
Your most obedient servant,
GEO. G. DARRELL
To the Collector Of the CusiOn's al ~ York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
CoLp WINTER IS COMING.

Cold Winter is coming-take care OF your toes,
Cav Zephyr has folded his fan;
p;s Iances are couch'd in the ice wind that bows'
So mail up as warm as you can.
Cold Winter is coming really to start
From his home the mountains altar.
He is shrunken and palehe looks roze 10 the heSr'
And snow wre athes embellish his car
Cold Winter is coming-there breathes not nower'
Though sometimes the day may pass tar!
1be soft lutte is re moved from the iatys Torn power
lest il coldly be touched by the air
Cold Winter is coming-all stript are the groves,
The passase-bird hsstens away;
70 the lovely blue SOUTH like the tourist, ne roVes'
And returns like the sunshine IN May.
Cold Winter is comng-he'il breathe on the stream
And the bane of his petriic breath
will seal up the waters, I'LL, in the moon-beam.
They lie strless, as siunbcr or death!
Chill Winter is coming and soon shall We see
ON the panes, by that genius Jack tro't'
Fine drawings OF mountain, stream, tower anu 'ree'
Framed and glazed too, without any COST
Cold winter is coruing-ye delicate far,
Take care when your hyson you sip;
Drink il quick, and don't talk, lest he come unaware
And turn it TO ice on your lp
Cold winteris coming charge you again
Mufae warm-of the tyrant beware
He's SO brave, that TO strike the young 'ero ~ '
He's so cold he'll not favor the tar
Cold Winter is comiug--Ive said SO before
IL seems Pve much else TO SAY
Yes. Winter is coming, and Con help the poor
wish it was going away
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Donald Adair.

lust published and for sale by
d A. T. KENNEDY, &c.
"DONALD ADAlR,"
anovel by ayoung Lady of Virginia.
lis better to be lowly born
And range with humble vers, in content;
Than to be perked up in glittering grief,
And wear golden sorrow. [Shakspenre.
In two volumes, price 81 so, boards.
Ertraa from the Preface-"Patrck Henry, the pride
of genius and the glory of Virginia, though bright in
history and green in the memory of his countrymen
has never been the theme Of novelist. Sacred to
TRUTH to virtue and genius, he formed one of the most
polished pillars in the temple of our independence
folly, unbiased by the studied philosophy Of schools
his genius burst upon his country in all the splendid
originality Of nature. Many figured more conspicu-
ousy upon the field Of battle, but none possessed
more holy regard for liberty, or more sacred love
for his country His voice first aroused Virginia from
the sumber Of slavery and oppression and taught her
to exclam, 'L.berty or Death" dec IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The Washington Correspondent Of the New
York Commercial says
The Tariff Of 1928 will not be troubled ,iII
the Legislature of South Carolina shall have
given It's instructions 10 the Representatives in
Congress from tina, Stale. Mr., Calhoun will
probably bring on the result Of their delibera,
lions.
This is most probably correct. Mr.. Cal,
houn remains at home to direct and manage
As soon as his plans are. maiured, the blow
will be struck;-just a, it suits his purposes,
the measures adopted will be cOnciIiatory or
otherwise. This finished, he returns to Wash.
ing,on-there to commence operations upon
holder and more enlarged scale.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

FoKeERY.-John SmaIley, Esq. an Auorney
Of the Supreme Court a, New York, underwent
all examination at the police Office on Friday
last, as the New York papers state, on a charge
Of forgery in satisfaction piece TO judgment
He was held to bail in $1,000 TO answer the
charge at the next term Of the Court Of Scs'
sions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

Several violent propositions, relative TO tn.
Tariff, are before The Legislature Of South Ca,
roliua. a letter from Columbia, 10 the editor
of the Southern Patriot, says,
ain support Of the proposition to repeat gu,
Protest and Remonstrance, and assert the on,
pressive, unequal and unjust operation Of the
law, whilst we reserve 10 ourselves The mode
and extent Of ultimate resistance. without in a.
ny way committing the State al present, i, is
my opinion the Legislature will act"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
$40 Acres,

and situate mesfrom Brentsville, (he seat of JUS
tice of the county of Prince Wllsm,) 10 from DUN.
fries, 20 from Occoquan and IS from Alexandria II
is intersected by Slaty Run, which affords constant
and ample supply of water for stock. The enclosures
are generally in good ORDER and the farm is advanta
geously divided for cultivation, pasturage, and i'm
provement About SO acres of it are taken in clover,
and IL in timothy. The meadow yielded this year its
second crop estimated at ABOUT IS tons. The whole
tract is peculiarly adapted to the production of timo
thy. which grows spontaneously over it. The sois
grateful and readily improved. The pasurage is ex-
cellent and large stocks may be raised upon the farm
inconsiderable expense. The buildings consist
of Dwelling House, lately repaired, containing Sc.
ven rooms and large dry cellar divided into conve.
nent compartments, with pOrtico extending the
whole length of the front; Office and Kitchen with
two large rooms in each; large stone dairy, and
meat-house; q stable and unfinished barn, an ice
house, blacksmths shop servants houses and other
useful out.houses. well near the kitchen affords
never-failing and superabundant supply of the best
water. The site Of the mansion, which stands unon
an eminence crowned with native forestrees is yey
beautiful and salubrious; the neghborhood is popu.
lous and wealthy; and the society in all respects o.
the first order, and of the most agreeable character
This place would be an advantageous and dcIightGf
situation to gentleman of the profession of law or a.
medicine who would wish to reside upon farm Let
tiers addressed to me at BrcntsvilIe Prince William
county, Va upon this subject, viii receive prompt at
tention JOHN MiCRAH
aug q 2awlm,awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

RATIO OF REpREsENTATIoN.-lt is remarked
in one Of the letters from Washington, that
Congress will soon be asked 10 admit into the
Union as States, the Territories of Michigan,
Arkansas, and Florida, adding six Senators to
Congress from population less than that Of
the city Of New York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
.A.ElHssE. Nf.D!AI,As
SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 20, 1923

The Address Of the Irish Association Of New
York, which We finish to-day, is a very able
and tempe, ale paper I, will, perhaps, come
in very appropriate season, as, we understand
the Committee appointed BY the late meeting
of the Friends Of Ireland in Washington, pro,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

Letters from Key West, dated goth ul'. re-
ceiyed at Norfolk, state, that at The late session
Of the District Cour, at that place, in the case
Of the British barque Nancy, from New Or
leans bound TO Liverpool, which had been a.
shore on Carysford Reef. and was afterwards
gotten off by The wreckers and carried into
Key West, the sum Of 3 10, 900 was awarded to
the salvors.
4 French ship, from Campeachy for ha're'
had lately been lost on the Reef Or her cargo
only small quantity Of lockwood, and her ma
lerials. were saved.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

4 report was circulated in New York, tina.
Pc ace had been made between Colombia and
Peru. The report came by way of Jamaica,
where it is said, accounts from Bosota 10 the
23d OF October had been received. Our direc,
accounts from the latter place are only 10 the
9Th October.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The whole number of Pianos made yearly IN
the U. 5. is about $500, which, at the MODE
rate average Of $3.50 each, give sum OF up
wards Of S7oo, 900 expended in this manufac'
ture alone. A few years ago, an American
Diano was unknown.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The Richmond Wing asks, Will it be be
lieved by the State Of Virginia, and especially
by the friends Of Convention, that the mon
strous proposition is in agitation, that none
but JreehoiderS shall vote for members Of Con-
ventionl
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

,a,s1 and Pennsylvania especially, The man ma,
sa., Of me question, would have been indit-
f %p, if not opposed, to it's enactment" up,
,rr ,"' the spot, we leave his Grace who rules
the Treasury, to chew the eud Tor q little 81
'l MIR Ambiguous remark is sagaeious, and
we believe. well-founded.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The merchants in Boston have come to are"
solution to decline in future 10 give discharge
10 their debtors, either in Boston or in The
country, for less than one hundred cents on
dollar IN cases Of loss by fire, unless their pro-
perry is insured to near the amour, Of its va,
lue
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Money Found.

A SMALL sum Of money was found in the street on
"A Friisy last. The looser may have the same on
ann;cs,;on to the Printer and giving description, by
paying the cost of this advertisement dec 2o-a'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The following is lis, of the Committee ap.
pointed on the subject Of The Public Buildings
Messrs. Van Rensselaer,, Everett, Garrow, Ia
liaferro, Fort, Pierson, King.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The Report Of the Canal Commissioners Of
Pennsylvania, represent the internal improves
mehts Of that Great State as in a very prosper
Gus condition.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20
Park-Gate for Sale .

NSHs<. Having determined 10 remove TO War
S3I3 trenton in Fauquier, would sell the FARN
~ wherein reside. commonly known by tie
e., above name, for moderate price, and on an
credit. II is estimatedto contain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

ST.. DoMIxeo INDEMSriIEs-ih ne io"ow'hs
letter received from most resPec'a",e soui 20,
concerning the ST. Domingo indemniues, w"
be found interesting to several oil our reao.'
Extract Of a klter, dated pau oao.
aBEarvAIs, Oct. 90, 1928
SIT appears certain that the whole oil the Inv n,f
Gfths will be paid-A messenger from Hail.
has arrived 10 Paris and Mr.. Esmangaro'
Project of The Lower Rhine, is 10 start immedi-
a,elv for Haiti as agrn, for the French Govern :
ment-Mr. Laf,te has engaged to pay the 'nir,
~ millions Of dollars, which Will De reiunaea
10 him by Haiti, at the rate OF Two mii'lons
a wear, interest included), the French Govern
ment being security for that OF laill- hese
informations have received nom persons OF
note and intimately connected with the AFFAIR
They are generally believed in Paris.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

FIRE AT THE HosprrAL.-A quarter briore
10 O'Clock yesterday morning, it was discover
ed tina. The garrett OF the eastern section oil the
Massachusetts General Hospital was on nre'
An alarm was Immediately given, the hremen
assembled with the accustomed alertness, ana
although considerable period elapsed before
the engines and hose could be brought 10 ac'
upon the fire, il was extinguished before II e1-
tended beyond the apartment 10 which Il origi-
mated. extending over the whole eastern wing
of the building. Its effects were entirely limit
ed bv The wall of the central part of the build
inr The ROOT is good deal burnt. and some
holes are made thr ough it, but the fire did not
penetrate through the aoor Of the apartment
in which it caught
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

The following letter 10 The Collector OF ms
or, Gives a notice that should be carefully
,dhered 10. hy vessels trading TO Spain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-20

To the Collector of the CustOms al ~ York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-18
Nistyict Of Columbia,

County Of .fe1andrtd, SCI.
ApHrL TERN, 1928.
John Smither, Administrator OF keoec-
ca creenway, decd Co"iP'''
Jonathan Roberts and Ehzaoem MS
wife, Reverly Waugh and Catherine In Ckancery.
his wife, Joseph Bushby, William
D,sbby and Jacob Hoffman, Walter
Smith, Leonard Msckall and DAVID
English, Trustees under the VII OF
Henry Foxall, decd Dgfs ..
yUyHE defendants, Beverly Waugh and Cath" rne ms
wife. Joseph Bushby and Willsm Bushoy, NOT
according TO the statute and the rules OF tmseo"s,, anu
It appesrnr to the satisfaction of the Court that 'he
said Beverly Waugh and Ca'harne his wife JosePn
Bushby and william Bushby, are not insap'tsn.s Oh
the District of Columbia, on the motion OF the Eol'
painant by his COUNSEL it is ordered, that tue sa'a so
sent Defendants do appear here on or before 'G St
day of next November Court, and answer the b,, ol
the Complainant, and give security for performing lne
DEGREES Of the Court and that copy OF thus oraer
be forthwith published in newspaper printed IN tne
Town of Alexandria for two months successNeiy ,
and that another copy be posted on the front ao'r
the Court house Of the said county.
Test EuM' l. bH'' -
July 29-2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-18

G. & Y. p. THOMPSON

uAvE received, per ships Pioneer, James Perkins,
Ia and other recent arrivals, assortment Of sea-
sonable goods, consisting Of
Fine super and extra super cloths and cassimeres
Do. do doubled milled drabs
Mixed and drab plains and Devonshire kerseys
Mixed and red Paddings
Olive, drab and brown twilled fearnoughts
Red, blue and green booking baizes
Stout green Competing do
White, red, scarlet, green and yellow Aannels
Fine and super swanskns
8-4. ga 10-4, ia, 1914, 1874, and IA rose
blankets, some extra quality
3,34, 4, A and S point do
Rhodes blue and brown camlets
DO plain, twilled and figured bombazetts
Do colored circassians and rattnetts
Do Tartan and caroline plaids
Do black and blue black bombazines
Cotton and worsted hosiery
70 fancy prints
9-s and Ga cambria, jaconet and fancy musns
Ga plain and figured book do
Black and colored sarsnet cambrcs
Black Italian ustring
Colored sarsnets, gros de naples
Black and colored Canton and French grapes
Ladies white silk and colored kid and horseskin
gloves
Mems horseskin, beaver and dogskin do
A Irish linens
3-4 and rs do lawns
5-4 and GA do sheetings
Brown Russia do
$40 10 4 diaper and damask table linen
Sand 70 damask napkins
Bird-eye ard broad Russia diaper
Spitalfeld bantlanna, flag and madras hdkfs
Ribbons thread and bobbinet aces
Brown and black linen
White and colored cotton balls and spools
Floss do
Patent threads, oznaburgs, ticklenburgs
Burlaps, twiIled sackng, shoe thread
Also Brown and beached domestic sbirtings and
sleetngs plads, satnetts, :ickngs, checks, cotton
yarn, &c. &c.
sept IS