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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Administrators Sale.
Public Sale Of Land-For Cash.

DURSU ANT to decree of The -Ounty Court Of
Il Fairfax, pronounced on the 21st day Of August,
1928. between william Russell, complainant, and ia.
MEL Dulany and others, defendants will proceed
to sell, for cash. the prcnises he highest bid.
der, or Wednesday the i5h day Of sprii, at o'clock.
p 9, certain tact Of lam. :! ing IN the county
Of Fairfax and State Of Virginia, the residence Of
the said Daniel Dulany, containing about
-Four Hundred and Fifty Heres.
This originally first rate upland, and has not
been materially injured by injudcious cultivation 1t
is about seven mics from Georgetown, and eleven
miles from Alexandria. II is well watered, ant has
on it an abundance Of timber for all farming purposes;
its fences are good ard conveniently arranged The
title is believed to be perfectly unexceptonable and
the land will be shown to any person wishing
mine it, BY Mr.. Dulany. i.W HEWITT, Conm'r.
The Intelgencer will publish this advc for
sixty DAYS in the country paper. and send their bill
to ills office feb l3-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Thomas King,
MER CHA2 AIIOR,


King street befyeen tie Franklin House and fiy Hotel
VJlAKEs this method Of returning his sincere thanks
to his friends and the public in general, for past
favors, and continues solicit the for the future
He ha. Just received fresh supply of FALL G0ODS
lie will be able to supply all orders in his line Of bu
sness at the shortest notice, and the most reasona
BILE terms for cash lie has on hand all kinds {
READY MADE CLOTHlNG-coas, pantaloons an
vests; cravats sthners and fashionable collars ruef
and plain shirts; general assortment Of gentlemen
gloves, socks and stockings He has Oh hand a.
assortment of fashionable cloths-blue, black, olive,
drab and steel mixed do; also cassimeres, blue,
black and fancy coors, and good assortment OF sat
uetts handsome assortment Of vestngs toilinet and
swansdown velvets and Silks also, good assortment
of bang up and hunters cords; ahandsome assortment
of Tartan psds and blue and brown cambles; an as
sortmen, Of fiannels Of different coors; handsome
assortment of fashionable buttons; gilt, plated and
steel, and large white pearl buttons, for genemens
coats, and fashionable black buttons; good assor-
nent of calicoes; ladies' mocksons and childrens
gloves Also ageneral assortment nf
LADIES & GENTLEMENS CLOdKS
Orders will be taken which will be made up 10 any
fashion with neatness and dispatch at such prices as
will be satisfactory to those who may favor him with
their patronage.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
SNNN Nnuse.

yIVIIE comforts of winch have hitherto been expert,
= enced 70 result from the soup establishment, and
owing to the continued nclemency of the weather, 1t
has been though advisable to resume its operations
for The benefit ot the poor, whose necessities at this
time call loudly for the charities of the publc-SouP
Sil be given this day from II till O'Clock. III
donations, either in vegetables. meat wood, meal or
bread, will be thank fully acknowledged short, any
thing calculated TO alleviate the ds.rrsses of the in
digen,, will be received at the Soup House, vhence
it will be dispensed to the best advantage.
feb lS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Attention Ar,ilerists.

VOU are hereby notified to attend meeting OF the
i Company at the Old Council Chamber on Thurs
day Night next, at s o'clock Particular attendance
is required by all Of the members
ALSO,
Will meet at the Gun House, on the Esd inst. at hah
mast 5 o'clock A. NJ for salute. Also at 10 A. NJ. in
uniform, for drill BY order Of the Captain,
49, 20 o. S. M.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

We learn from The Annapolis Republican
tina, bill passed the House Of Delegates or
Wednesday last, by vote OF ~ 10 10, which
permits husband or wife. who has been sepa-
rated BY law from bed and board for years,
TO marry again whosoerer seeme,h good in
their own eyes
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
NurtN, mber\eNA Acad my &.

THE REV 1Ur- rs & THORN ron,
60 we'll known to the puphc an able and expert
= enced 7eacher will continue TO preside over this
Institution the en- Jung he VIII be again assist
oil by Mr. JOSEPH u. DAyI. ypuug g,n'Iern"r "f IT
r.nroachabe character, and who has area', e' need
satisfactory evidence Of high qualifications as teach
rr :. 49, A. H.,
The Academy is situated two miles below h"rthum-
herl.pd Court house, in ne.ghhorhood pr",erbialy
healthy Colonel MILAN JErT. the present Stew
,rd will continue 20 the Boarding department
In This Institution are laugh the | attn, Greek and
:ebr-u Languages and translation ct The French Ian
u.ge-tog, ther with other prc' sI'es Tor eoNe'
late course go =, 81
About one hundred and fit, volumes OF Books OF
history and Science have been carefully selected as
he CONNIE enen, CT a Library =,
Mathematical instruments, Globes and Maps, both
ancient and modern, are also provided ior Inc use VI
he Students.
For Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, and English S1am'
mar, a., W.
These, with Geography the use Of the Globes
and Mapping, on
In all other cases, (annualiy,) ~
For Board, (annual!y) exclusive of bedding and ~
candles,
February and end about the first of December WITH
on, an, Summer vacation Parents ana 1uarua''e
will recoect, that they are anie i'f 'he .''G IS
and bo,rd of their sons and wards, from the time OF
s,sncc i'm the end of the session, to be paid guar.
'ei'' ~ SAMUEL BLACKWELL,
Preadent Of the Board Of 1ru'fees
December !, 1873.
We, tie unde r,igned, have tli, da, attended an e1
.,r;natou Of the students Of EoETHUsnErLAkD AGA
DENY, and concur in the opni"" 'hat tb' hgh! gIs'
tifv,np manner in which the several classes (comPs
inc the dead languages, English Grammar, Geogra'
nly and Mathematics, acquitted themselves IS indca'
xs both of The application any proficiency OF the Stu
dents and of the fidelity, ability, and judicious mode
of;nstruction pursued BY the Teacher
u JOHN D LELAND,
J. NJ. SMITH,
WIN B HUDNALL,
WIN HARDING, Jr.
N,, ~ 1903. SAM'L BLACKWELL.
4'o0.' - dtistM
ian Is -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

There is hnnL in progress at W asnIns' on'
ourporliug to be history Of the present adj
miuisration. This work is in able hands, and
near completion. 1t will be announced rerS
,oon and publishCd 10 the course oil the ensu>
ing summer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

The New York Commercial saws there ere
now in that city bsi,Ussn three and four thousand
retailers Of liquid fire! We need mol wonder
4, the commission Of crime, and the fr'ghtlul
Iavagrs Of disease, when facts like these are
known
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

Mr Editor: What do people keep horse feed I,
Tor! AT he fire last Sunday morning one en-
S'ne was chuaked Immediately, and prevented
rom doing any service. hope this hint will
as-artsndcd to. sQUEE3O.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
lanes S. GUNNELL, M. d.
OENIlSY,

informs the citizens and visitors
X % .Isxandria. that he may be consulted at Mr.
ciaget,'. Hotel, on the first and third wkDNEs;
DAY IN every month, from O'clock A. d. until
ail,et,ers addressed to DIR. G. at hsofics between
the United States Bank and the Presidents House.
Washington City, or left at Mr. H. Clagets Hotelin
s ~ will be punctuay attended to.
JAM
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

GEN Sc TT 1t Is said thai Gen. Scott on
having Washington, placed his resignation in
lhr hands Of a friend, with instructions to ten.
der it 10 the president on the 4,h oil March, if
on that day Major General Maeomb be in COM
mand Of the army
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
so Dollars Reward.

cTOIEN on the night of the 10th instant, from the
y subscriber, living the old Fredericktown Road
about three miles from this city, BLOOD 6i9
HORSE, accustomed to harness, l53 hands hga, WIN
long bush, tail, two white feet behind, and small
star in his forehead in good order full chest and BLACK
name and tail The above reward will be paid upon
delivery of the horse and conviction of the thie or
half the amount for the recovery Of The horse only
. TTEI b. COMEGYS,
f.h ,aSt Baltimore.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
StiN for Sale,


81 That valuable property the
Ef!!tH "BhENTSVILLE HOTEL"
it'll adjoining the public square. Prince Will.
S1 liam Court House, embracing 3 acres of
ground stables granar, and ice house, With all neces
ssry utbuildngs and brick tavern house. in which
are rooms and passages In suitable part Of the
building is store room, counting room and cellar.
well fitted up This property will be offered L.
bersl credit on the Fr Monday ia March neat (being
Quarterly Court) and an accommodating arrangement
might be made by the transfer of bonds by the pur.
chaser The value Of the property will more fully
appear upon stating that tine rent which the whole
property yields is rather more than $500 per annum.
fe5 Its TIL X. HAMPTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Notice,

T FoRWARN all persons from trading for NOTE
i given to Rch'd. Ratcliffe BY ne for $50, due on
Isl day of January, 1880, which viii not pay,
as it was obtained frauduen,b. Also Note given to
Ezekiel Chapman for $50, which note was given for
patent right, on conditions which are not complied
with, and due in April next.
feb l1-ro3t' JOHN THOMAS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

There remain but seven days Of he Session
for the despatch Of original bills Of public
nature before either Hous-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18

A Norfolk paper adverlises rs IONS OF Ice a.
ioat for sale. Ice for sale at This sraSon!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
'YMirtN Dollars Rev ard

: N named LLoID. aDscon.le. from the farm. uear
beth mn Bowie, now under my charge Lloyd isa.
bout % yesrs of age and about fee. 10 inches high.
dark complexion speaks slow, and not very hkeyi Lao
ago; clothes not recollected
If he is taken in Prime. George County. Maryland,
or in tho District of Coumbia, and brought home to
me- or safely secured in Jail so that Het him again,
will give Twenty Dollars; and if appresended out OF
the cunt, and more than thrt, miles from home,
will give he above reward Of Thirty Dollars and pay
all reasonable expenses incurred in bringing hin home
RICHARD l. HUMPHREYS,
Receiver on the estate Of John F Bowie, decd.
Piscatsway, Prince Georges County, Jan 10.
ian I6-Stawtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Attention!

ryyHFRE will be a meeting Of the .aierandrio hide
pendent Volunteers AT the Old Council Chamber,
on Thursday evening the 18th instant at o'clock
By order: JOHN hiiL' Secy.
feb "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9Th, 1926

IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9Th, 1929.
The following persons were appointed Com.
mi,,,oners for holding elections in me different
Wards or TuesIsy he Sd day IF March nex',
for members TO serve IN the Common Council
for the ensuing Twelve months:-
Samuel Lindsay, A, Bbo1es, Tavern for tn
.1iexanoer McNehIe' Fist Ward.
Charles MURRAY, }
Guy Guy A , At the Old Council Chamber for
si'as heeu' the Second Ward.
Bernard Bryan.
&C Cazenove, A. Oh. I,d;.n oueen Tavern
James Douglas, Go. ,he third ward
Henr, Dsngerheld,)
George HousA' Mrs Mills, oosne, ,t of r Prince
William Fowle, } ward
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
Mechanics Bank,

a,ernndtin. Fs5 9, 1899.
STOCKHOLDERS in this Institution i,S..nr N.Y.
- tilted that az election for fifteen Directors will DO
held at their Banking House on the second Monday
10Th day. q March next.
feb l0-MW&Fte CHAS. CHAPLIN, Cash'r,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
SNlIslp NEWS.

sch, H.xsll. Basse,t, left 1arpauln Cove for thi:
port 10Th instant.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
For Sale.
GrouMA Rents f0r sale.

NyWo Ground Rents one of $50 and the other S4S,
arising out of lots the south se OF Prince, he
tween Union and Water streets Apply L"
VIVID NUTT,
;,ne4 Corner nf Primo. I'D Union streets
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
TO Rent,
For Rent.

For Kent.
49, wish 20 rent for The present year,
HIT the tobacco factory on Wsshington-srest,
Ssss' near the sugar house. lately occupied by Jo-
IL nathan C. May. The house is we'll calcula.-
ed for mechanic of any kind. also wish to rent the
Ice.House in HalowelPs yard, and = large Smoke.
House on Prince.street, lately occupied by Luther
Chamberlain. Possession will be given Immediately
Jan 81 ELIZA U. HOOE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-18
!. c0RSE,S

Aoferyand Eaehange Differ, Ring,st Alexandria.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-12-12

y officer who had qualification whatever TO en,i,,e him -
suc station he referred the Military system of Tennessee
as an argument IN favour of his proposition
Mt RfzvANr stated the his proposition and the
oe,See. and that ot-cd by gentleman fron
aalu'e tie preferred his SCHEME viz that the power
o ho me apolien' OF military officers higher grade
nr MAcas inade few observations in reply to AZ; Tez
want ~ " ~ ~
,neS 0 Military officers He referred To e mans ronosed
10Y NE n'een' senilenen who had spoken. He proposed to
intntS,' amendment ~ o
gathered from? % t 't' DC
,.; Nh MAer 'eie' iias the Legislature decide ,e
MIR joHNSoN said he unacquaiu:cd with the military
eS'aish'nen ut the country, and therefore eaip
10 state TIE difficulties officers to the Executive
ie was opposed TO plan gv Offers c ov,ar CT re,
commencing their officers Every military officer rcCr .ef
ori'y Where was the srhno where t,c t
from! would the officers aGd soldiers opposed respect
lively TO each other
Ms RnonHAx said was opposed to the pop of aoyin
me subordinate Officers appoint Successors The effect
would he ;lai the istefs candidates wnd eueavor
Mia, i"eS oy IMPROPER means and instead of
employee me most liberal purse, would succeed would
hands ~ =" ''
AIR PcwIt said would move 10 strike out thar so
ring the aasicr and the Senate
MIR IafzvASr made ew observations in reply. l,r was
opposed to giving the iGwsr of appointments to te ea:a
Mr. MAc,>r made some ren,a rks l.. replv !
tr toNIrER ted gentlemen IKE ont e na of
me resolution referring to the advice and Of the Senate
he question the amendment arcndu,et was pu,
al1 caseo III the ueeaiiEe-ayes 10, noes 10
ME hiAcnAE the" submitted alterations OF ii
amendment They were rejected
MIR MERcLn he would vote for the amendment OF the
gentleman from FauGuier.
Mr. CLaIBosSE said it was rejected.
Tie question striking the 9th and m resolutions was
put and carried in the affirmative
Mr. DaDnHpoE moved that the Committee The motion
The question the amendment carried in the airna-
ivc--ayes As, noes II.
The Committee rose
Tie Convention then adjourned til O'Clock TO u,ouu.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-12-12

gentlemen will enquire into the institution itself The
information which the gentleman from Amelia (Mr.
GILES gave, was unknown to many, and was SO ac-
knowledged by the gentleman from Fauquier
On the motion of Mr. ScoTr, the committee rose
MIR. LEIGH moved that the Letter received from
the President OF tue House of Delegates be laid on
the table. Agreed to.
On the motion of Mr.. LEIGir, the Convention a.
greed To adjourn TIL 10 O'Clock Tomorrow to lsac in
the lionsc OF Delegates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-24

rived nj New York on Mondsy in 81 dsys from
Vers Cruz Capt G. favored The editors fths
! Mercantile Advertiser WITT fife e papers of
that place To the 10Th ut lie informs that
/ the spRnards hal possession 4 Iampco.
which they took with force of150O men with
out much bloodshed, though the gar isson con-
sisted of a much greater number Of men. The
papers state that the Mexican troops, under
command If 81. Anna 20 the Number of 1900
were nj Tuspan, on the 18th of august, on the
march for TampicO TO attach the invaders.
Tuspan is about 10 or On tnlle from Iampico.
Capt Clarke also informs, that Com. Porter
was under arrest Al the City Of Mexico.
We learn from the papers, that great ex-
element prevailed both nj Vera Cruz and ut
MEXICO on the landing Of the Spanish troops.
Judging from the enthusiasm manifested In tho
papers the SpaIiiaTds have mel with no fayors-
Bile reception nj their landing as has been re-
ported ut Havana. The landing was effected
at Cabo Rolp Santa.Aona issued his proca.
NATION nt Vera Cruz on the 81 August which
he closes as follows; Independence or death
on yohr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS or death IN
the field Independence or death is the motto
OF your General"
i" Up to The 10th. nothing hal been heard dc.
cisvely on the SUI jrci. The greatest eos,empt
Is maniieStrd for the smallaes of the number OF
the Spaniards
" motion In the Mexican Senate 10 give
Mr.. Poinseh his passports TO return 10 his oouu.
try, was Lost
A motion TO oloihe tho Executive with eE
'raordinary powers Cor months, was lost ia
thu Sepate--ny 2l--noes 30.
" The papers say. II slight action Ind tax EN-
place between some of the troops aud hnn-
dfed aud fifty cItizrns. The former had the
advantage
" Five Spnnards aud n corporal had gone
yer 10 the hexlrans. They report thar 900 OF
the Spaninrds had died since the sailing OF Tho
expedition
letter from Matanorss ofJuiy 81, says-d
Wa hear that IA division of The Spanl h troops
ave landed At Sole Ia Marina, II small town
'hon' 10 miles from here All the soldiers Of
his iiate aud the neighboring towns have gone
o give battle 10 them They made n foe dis
,'as, were oil mounted MS cavalry, aud lheir
Lays were inscribed Il God and Libsrip"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-24
CHOCOLATE PLANT

There is plant cultivated in Lancaster Coun.
", Psnnsy lvenia. which Is considered m excel.
lent substitute fnr chocolate. IL il. the hoicus
oicofor OF Welldenow, from the seed of waich
is made beverage resembling IN coior, taste.
land many other qualities. III. common ohoro.
late. The plant IS an annnai, 81 10 ftsi ~
height, aud resembles the com tpn broom. The
hoicus 6ieoior is native OF Persia. an1 grows
gel Ia It's country. A singh plant will yield
seed enough to produce bs second years crop.
a sufhe'enoy TO furnish a family DISK ~ eight
persons for whole year, with good aud
nonrishiog beverage, vhieh IS Supposed 10 he
preferable 10 Iea or coatr.--lt is thu. prepnr
ed The seeds aud hnsks ground in a cot
fee mill INTO s,aias somewhat smaller III N
ground cofe II is then boiled over a slow fire,
with snni'ienI quantity ii milk, aud "A small
piece Of butter. until the beverage assumes d
chocolate color, whilh it receives fiom the
hnsks The liquor Is then strained ihrough
cause and sweciened ti palaiabIe.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-24
One half of Rose Isle for Sale.

WISH TO sell this valuable tract OF land,
living on Tye River, in Neistn county, a
ton, Is miles from New Market, lat the june
non of I've and James River,) where tl'sro is
on INSPECTION for Tobacco and boat naviga-
.,on to Richmond; in the neighborhood there
are two first rate manufacturing mills for flcnr.
The half OF the tract contains, by estimate, 1900
acres. and in good repair. This tract is consi-
dsred one of the best in Nelson county, particu.
I,rl, well adapted to tobacco, corn & wheat. The
land is well watered and timbered, and great
Jeal of fine tobacco land to cut. There is a
hody of $50 acres of low grounds of good quail
~ an the river, attached to either half oil this
desirable place. The purchaser will be allow
"A 10 purchase either half OF this estate 1.-THE
over or The upper portion) as may best suit his
..shes. IL IS useless TO give further descrlp.
IN AZ this desirable estate, ss those wishing 10
.orrbase will first view the premises. Mr. A
re, residins on the place, will shew the land
N any nerson wishing TO view it. | atn dispos
a ,osel on accom- modating terms, but bar
vi Ssu be bad for .sh, or would take ne
8 10 payment. Letters addressed TO me or
S'yes n Payne, in L, ochbu, . viii be p,oap'iy
II. ~. IANDON X. CABCLi.
offended TO. ,s76
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-24
COMMON SUGAR,

The sugar caue bears resemblance to maze
or Indian corn II is join ed Ike reed has
long and narrow leaves aud when fully grown,
send; from the centre OF these AN arrow, termi'
mated by pancle OF plume. Its height varleS
from three 10 twelve feet, and is considered 10
he very indicative OF the soil. A variety, deriV'
ed from Otaheite, and first established by the
English at Antigua, has been regarded as more
productive and hardy than the common one, to
who the above description applies; hut as We
~ little is known in relation to ii, it viii be ne
cessa,y TO qualify any portion Of the ooser'a'
tons which follow
In the West Indies, the cane flowers, but, CIV.
ing TO some unnatural obstacle, the organs OF
justification prove sterile. 1t is propagatfd,
however, with the greatest ease by means OF
cuttings. for which purpose the top shoot Is
nreferred. The impossibility OF getting 'he
cane TO grow from seed has justly been urged
az an argument that the plant was not 'ndi"e
nous to the West IndIes and this conclusion
NAV. perhaps derive force from the TACT, npo.
the authority of Bruce, that in Abyssinla an'
other paris of The east, the seeds prove prodnc
| tive. The climate best adapted TO this plant
that of the tnrrid zone, but il may be made T.
crow even beyond the forteth degree OF la'
mde IL requires a strong, deep soil and
! Great deal of moisture 10 bring it 10 maturity
| Among the accidents aud diseases TO when N
cane - exposed, may be enumerated the iolio"
ling Hurricanes occasionally prove very W
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-24
MISS WRIGHT.

The Projectors OF III Walnut Street Thea
ire had refused TO lei Miss Wright have the use
Of IT, for delivering her lectures on Sunday eve
ming Her friends subsequently made an en-
gagement for the Grand Saloon at the Wash
irgton Hall Last Mondays Philadelphia Press
gives he following account of the DsnoWnce-
ment:
This was announced by posting very large
bills in which it was stated that the Lecture
| would commence at 8 o'clock on Sunday even
| ing. Soon after seven o'clock, citizens, mals
and female, in very great numbers, directed
,heis steps TO Washington Hall Al the ptnci