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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15
ron 79fE E.yoUI1EB

TO The Members Of the p,fyginia Leefsiafure
rENrLEMEN "A friend of Andrew jackson would
ADDRESS you lew hasy remarks f. II moi fine for his
enus among you TO act Four year, AGO his supporters
In the General Assembly held prepayafo,, (,sst;oo
IN the Capitol on the hartecftih Of December for the ,
pose oil deciding upon the period OF hohln, Tho
TO form the Electoral Ticket II necessary 10 I; < ,,pn5
such period, to afford lin the words of tho r,on,ionN Can
opportunity TO those Delegates who have been or NAV bc
appointed by the people TO unite in framing am Electoral
cSctfvorable TO the election OF Andrew Jackson of Ten
hessee, as President Of the United Siates''
III ~ were proper 10 hold such prepaydtoy Convention
men, IS II II not equally necessary now. Then YOU had
an Adams Convention of the Ssh of January hanpin oyer
your heads. No,c you have Grand National Conven-
on OF the friends OF Mr.. Clay Baltimore ready 10 burst
upon YOU Then, each county hal ttco Delegates: and
one oil them would not attend, itm;ght be expected hat
'he othcr wonldNoc, most of your counties have but
one Delegate and if he declines TO attend the Caucus his
county would be totally unreprcscncd
At this time it does not become the friends of An
urew Jackson TO be Inactive. The Message OF the Coy
ernor is any thing but friendly TO him So Gar MS il /, cal
ca'cd 10 have any effect would lead the Citizens of
our sister States TO doubt the attachment OF Virginia To e
cause of the Administration. Such of YOU a, are The
friends OF Cen Jackson will rally around him dissipot
every doubt, and speak the voice of Virginia
Inc period of the final meeting of the Delegates will
DE selected, oil course, with the passage OF tho
APpoomnent Bill in Congress- yoir own Act found
ca But your preparatory meeting will have the
eect OF accccrong the movement OF oar Representa-
uves in Congress
1, i, therefore, respectfully submitted whether some
carry Evetng DC fixed upon for the Meeting before the
senate shall adjourn, and its members dispcrse.
A CITIZEN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

commend to II, Chairman pro fspor< preparatory 70
its organization, the OF gentleman from Pcnnsylya
ma, distinguished for his talents and appauded for his in
tegry and rcss, throughout long life Of public SER
vice-that individual was Abner Lacock,
The question being put tho appointment of Mr. La
cock, II unanimously determined i'm the affirm
On motion of Mr.. James Barbour of Virginia, Thomas
r. Ray delegate from that State, was then
appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Livingston OF New York. said he held in his hand
resolution, which he would submit for
of the meeting Ii well known that Of the
inclemency oil tho weather. together with the prevailing
epidemic great many members had been prevented from
attending on this day, who WERE however, believed TO be
ON their way, and who would probably arrive either to-day
or tomorrow Ii twas desirable, occasion so impor-
ant 10 the nation, to have all present In order q, fci
tate the business of the meeting however, as well as to
save tme-the most important consderation--he would
submit the following:
Resotred That the Delegations of the several States
represented at this Convention be requested examine the
credentials, or other evidences disappointment the MEM
oers Of the respective States, and report list of their
names tomorrow, at ~ O'clock.
The resolution was agreed to-
Mr. Stone, Of New York, submitted the following:
hesotred That the editors of the several newspapers
P1osned In this city, together with all others attendance
from Abroad with their propetors be invited to take seats
to be appropriated for their accommodation.
This resolution unanimously agreed to.
Mr. Combs, of Kentucky, moved that when the Con-
vcnon adjourns will adjourn to morrow at II
o'clock; which was agreed TO.
The Convention then adjourned.-.Ndt Int
THE Mondays Baltimore Republican states as rumor
that an attempt will be made to nominate Mr.. Writ for
the Vice Presidency by way of persuadn him out of his
connexon with the Anti Masons-A letter has been re-
ceived in Washington, from Mr. Writ, giving his cal
culaions SC.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15
Cory of letter from John ne PhaI to the Treasurer
Of The Colonization Society Of pDginid
NonroLK, oh Dec. 1881.

DEAR S1R-Knowing you feel much interested in every
nng relating to the of the efforts Of the American
Coozation Society, you will he pleased TO hear that the
ship James Parkns Capt Crowell, sailed from here this
morning, with of the most valuable cargoes of emf
grants that ever left shores for Liberia They arc
composed Of about 60 families and Individuals amounting
70 about 300 persons, many Of them liberated slaves OK
elusive Of infants carrying with them all the trades ne
cessay Tor the comfort of civilized socicy and with very
lew exceptions, young and efficient All Of them having
testimonials OF good characters and their appearance and
conduct here justify the recommendations given them
hese people constitute Of themselves, all the elements
Tor forming colony They are board ono of the
hnest ships have for transport and her Commander
Seth Crowol possesses every qualification necessary for
such an expedition. The ship lowed down 10 the
Roads by steamboat and proceeded Immediately TO sea
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AIARn1AnrS

'oM"' Nic trrp On tuesday the November NJ gele
love noHt New Oeaac la by tho Rev james Hull Dr. Will
nn Robert IHypfnf Wtuson Couuy Mississippi and late Of M
Sih'" :" Ms Maria Ann Dtv daulter Madame IIolay If
ne former pcn On tho jh ut by Rev. James D,urhrn Sir
homas y taIinR Of PoWhahn Miss Mary Tmsrnte OF
LOUISA "a Thursday evening the LIT Of Docnnbor
ha%"vr at The residence "f tho Rey WIN. Wood by
ksv william Wood, Dir Mathew Too Lucy deugher
OF tho Row nr az the sans Tim, and nse s ,ha
sid Rev WIN Wood SIR uni,min Tolyr, sIiss Eliza t3ooj
another daughter Of the Rev. WIN
ing SISTERS aud the two gcutlcmen brothers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

OMtssGoN IN MoNDAY'5 PRocrEDINGs.-Mr Camp
bell OF Brooke, presented the petition of suudy citizens
OF the county OF Brooke, for the division of that county
and The formation of a new one
ERRATA.-In the resolution Of Mr. Patteson Of G
concerning The act regulating licenses for retailing ardent
spirits for ".44g I2h, $780, read Auri 1871 1881
petition reported upon by the Committee of Courts of
Justice was enormously stated applying TO The County
Superior Court
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

ri OTtCE.-Iy virtue of Decd of Trust executed IN
" John Satlwhito and Mosby Woodson on the 3ist
March, 1871, and duly recorded in the County Court of
Goocand, Tor the purpose of securing TO SAINT Dunn 4
Co certain sum OF money therein mentioned shall az
one OF the Trustee crcin named proceed 70 sell at pub
nc auction for CASH ~ Goochldnd Courthouse Monday
the 10Th Of The present month"; Gt being Court Day) all
the right title and interest, which r. Robertson died pos
cssed in and 70 the land farm on which he had for ma
years resided lying in the county Of Goochand near
The residence Of mi Cooke. MOSBY WOODsON.
Dec. To- GIFT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

this day. IL the Society had the means another seh az
petition could be Immediately made. Indeed. pobinp IA
wanting TO obtain many we wish of respectable fee
people OF coorto emgra,e Liberia the funds neceSs
~ 10 Dear the expense of transportation 2T these free
people OF color from Southampton county. Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

If we had the gift Of Ovid, with which the Ma
nonai "azette IS so kind as to endow us we should
Try our power of meamorphosis unon other tbon
Jackson materials The Editor of the Gazette
might become the first subject Of the @mapician's
wand" We would mctalnorphose the woTdv ne.
nant INTO polished scholar-The parasite. who
would Halter orator into belief of his s,pcror
~ over Patrick Henry, and when dashed for the nan
seous compliment, becomes ever after bitter enc
my and nm Indiscriminate bellcr should be cleonsed
az once OF his aduotion and his columny We might
"ork other Inetamorphoses of the same description
If the power to work them did NOT 0s,,rnssss ,h
pencil Of Ovid, or the wand Of Prospero.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

Mr.. Niless vanity always makes him ridiculous
sometimes contemplate Ono Western Editor had
quzzed another by telling him that he was in favor
of "Mr N. for President."-Mr. n. proud even ofbc-
ing in any way associated with the Presidency. thinks
Ut to register the quiz. and assure us mt the same
time that he is not IA candidate We can readily
conceive, however, that though man may have no
pretensions for the Chair he may have many 10 the
cap and bclls.-Mr. N is gracious enough to give
us hint He gravey says that "No sooner did
Mr. r. understand that had not time to discuss the
Tariff question with him, than he enlarged his pa
pera''-We might Just as well have said, that
sooner were we about to enlarge our paper than MIR.
N. found himself without time to discuss the Tariff
The truth was, MIR. n must have seen our annun-
citation of our intention to enlarge in few DAVIS
and soon after seeing it, he waived the contcst-Mr
N. reminds us of saying of Hume, that monks and
old women never forgive-and if Mr. N will con-
suit the History, he will find his reasons for the opin-
ion.-Mr n will never forget our little chapter on
genedtogies.
The Philadelphia :. U. s. Gazette" has but little
doubt that bill renew the charter of the States
Bank, will be presented Congress early in the session.
The object of this once avowed viz: that
the Bank may avail itself of the peculiar situation of the
PRESIDENT. His election comes next year; and they
think, rather than the risk of encounerinr the
odium, which Is supposed will arise from the rejection
oil the Bill that he will sign itThs cunning calculation
might be just IN most cases and with But il
there be quality in the character
oil Andrew jackson than any other is that force
That unilnchng couragehat indifference to Temporary
consequences, which have made him what he is What.
can 1t be expected OF who has said that he would
scarcely turn on his heel to his reelection
VIII sign bill OF this descriptions We, for one do not be-
ieve it. If the Bank is guilty of the ndeicacy of placing
him In this duresse, we trust that he will the firm
ness to tell them soand return Congress without his
signature.
The Philadelphia u s. Gazette is dissatisfied with
the late Signs about Mr. Clay 1t warns him. that If
this policy find single resting place in the mind of Hem
ry Clay he is not entirely rgctu of the past the
paas not to profit by that fatal error of public mans ne
giecng friends and counting 1t denies that he
VIII ever seek such modification Of the Tariff as will
reduce the of the country the standard of ex
penditures, II in SO doing " a single manufacture now
protected will be thereby inured"-We shall soon see
whether Mr. Clay will consult the interest of the Tariff.
ites or the good of his Country
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

p AIL-ROAD Books GboUt 10 he ciosed.-rhc books
y for receiving subscriptions the stock of the Lynch
burg and New River Rail Road Company, will be closed
on Saturday next at o'clock Those persons who have
not yet subscribed and DESTROYS Of doing So must call
at the Merchants Coffee House before that time other
wise they may lose The opportunity
Dec. 10 f63-6l THE COMMISSIONERS.
6sLAVES fOR SALE.-On Thursday. tbc Ifb n
~ January nest at Surry Court house viii be sold for
cash to the highest bidder between 30 and 40 Slaves in
rate male cook On Thursday The 12hof e same month
at Brunswick Court house viii be sold upon the same
terms, between 80 and 90 Slaves all Of the estate Of the
late John Bowdoinin or bad weather. these sales
viii take place the next fairdoy. JOHN IT, COOKE,
Dec 10 Gt-sr Exor Of j. T Bowdoip,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

suiy OF The necesaiics life. II wa conflict betue-.
ms feelings and his conscience and Mr. c. had seen
instances n which he did not think the schedules Of inso
vents comprised oil their property because lad an e
gven up, their hnnlics would have sufeTed.The Reso-
luton adopted:
Mr. Galiaher moved the following resolution:
hesofre That the Committee OF Courts of Justice be,
instructed to enquire into the cxpedency so amending
ic iaW concerning inSovcn debtors provide that
c ihSo'ent be allow retain ain articles necessary
or ule support OF family such as bed for every two
persons COW, &e aud 20 make some further pro, sou
ty.
On motion Of MI. kitzhngh, tho How adourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15
1NsoLvnNr nrnroRs.

INSobF bNT DEBTORS.
Mr. Gallaher said that it seemed important that
provision should be made whereby the nsovent debtor
giving his property his creditors should enabled 20
retain such articles the wants Of bis family might
quire conflict naturally in the mind Of man,
when pressed by debt whether he should deprive hls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15
on motion Of Mr.. tltzhngh, the House adjourned
Wednesday, Dec. IL.

A message received from the Senate stating that
they had cOncred with the resolutions Of the House for
the election OF Major General and B,iga licr General
ana proposing 10 amend the resolution OF thc House for the
election OF Executive Councillor, 10 nake TIA,
election taAc place the 10Th day Of January next, Sc
oi hohon ci sir Moore the latter sujec; laid tho
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

Our desire to lay at once before our readers the
excellent Reports of the Secretaries of the War and
.pgelner WIN me necessity of attending to the
current business of the day. induces us TO POSTPONE
our further commentaries on the Treasury Rcport
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

IL viii appear from the brief sketch we give of
yesterdays proceedings Ito be extended i'm our next
that some ground has been broken upon one of the
greatest questions OF the present session of our Le-
gislature.-The Committee would now seon, IN hc
authorized TO look into the whole subject of our CO.
lored population.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

IL seems that Mr.. Adams made brief speech ON
presenting l5 petitions from Pennsylvania for aboI-
Ishing slavery in the District Of Columbia. We are
happy TO see, that nc dscaims all intention Of coun-
tenanclng or supporting such a mcasure-Or Dit,
tnat some OF tine Universal Yankee Nation" (,oe mean
not the slightest disparaaernent SHRUGGED their
shoulders, and looked rather queer on the occasion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07
AN ACT

dh ah act entitled an act, concerning land Hclinqucnt
m n"Paynent OF taxes and making disposition Of certain
' 50 delinquent and Of certain eSchcaicd lands fir the
Hen oi actual ard bona dr holders thereof grants
"n we commonwealth, passed the present session Of
1n,senby-Passcd April 9Th. 1891.
"hcteas doubts may upon the consirucirnn nf the
n'c'hh and the twortc'h sections Of act paesed at
n' present. session Of Assembly, entitled concerning
'i"luen Tor non payment N taxes, aud making dfpo
NDh oi certain lands 80 delinquent and NJ cschcacd
a' Tor the benefit ~ actual and bona hde holders thereof
uhost grants hom tho Communicable removing such
"o1D's hnd explaining clearly intent eanirg
anu cHect OF The said sections NJ the sad rccicd
DC declared and enacted That all the provisions in the
SAL" tecned act contained, which by said 18Th section
arc "cnded aud declared To extend such lands wrrc
originally granted under the act passed May session
OF seventeen hundred and seventy entitled lor
establishing land Office and asceuaning Tive and
nef Of granting waste and unapropralsI lands" and the
subsequent acts ON the subject and shall be appca
pic also ana applied and extended TO lands lying tho Yves
tern garfs o The Commonwealb NAV have been rraot
cd be6c Ne f,stn- offs %aa " VI" tce7r Eni.en
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07
IMPORTANT LAW
'eiiny Delinquent Lands m Hrgin'a,
AUDITORS OrFIcE, 4th April, 1881.

AuprToRs OrFIcB, 4th April, 1881.
The following act. passed an the LIST inst is pub
Iishcd for the information of all persons interested
md the public attention earnestly invited tn lis
several important rrovi.Ions. As time vii, ne
ccssary eap:c before the lasts OF lands returned de
lnoucni for ron payment of ta%rs Gun he published
he orcners If eli such iGads and lots that, from any
cause NAV hare been returned delinquent prior
10 1890, would do we'll to make immediate enquiry
into the subject. Lands and lots may have been re-
turned by the S'crilS and may now be III danger Of
f1,tsitne whilst the present owners are perfectly
uncon cious a Id unsuspIcious Of the fact The in
s.lyency, pcrlirencc or remote residence of former
owners may have iucumhered tract of land, or lot,
with single years taxation and that single years
IA xaiion may ,copardze tho title Of the present
ownrr. Serious and promp; attention is therefore
earnestly invited io,lhc subject.
JAMES L. HEATH
Auditor of Public Accounts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07

hnndIcn anu sriep nnesnd that delinquent ants hin.
on the Western Waters Of the Common that NAV R,x5
been granted beioie the passing o the Nav session
seventeen hundred ana seventy nine, well deoo
lands originally granted under the said Of Ma, sessions
seventeen r:nhcd aud are. aud shall lie exeI,
'd fem e class OF such dehnquer, lands as Inv the sam
twentieth section. made rcrrmabc aud further tim, a.,
the redemption thereof allowed I'll the first day Of JausaIv
Que thousand eight hundred aud thi.ty three ~
Iac foregoing true copy from the Roll
GEORGE w MUNFOKB. G.. D.
Apfh l<th, 1881 and Keeper Of he RoR
o. Those Editors who are r.1nec tn publish IN. a,
to whoh tins explanatory will publish this Also foloyinr
immediately after the Other.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07

WIRSlNlA'-ht rules holden in the clerks Office
OF INC superior court Of chancery for the
Richmond district, the 9TH day of April 1881 Mar
Pendleioo, formerly Mary Burnley, pitt, against
Samue! Oycrion, Richard Oycrton, and Beniamln
Pollard, dts. "'''"'"
nc defendant Richard Ovcrton. not having enter.
cd his appearance, and given sccuritv ACCORDING to
Wc act "i assembly and the rules of this court and
appearing, by satisfactory evidence that he is NOT
"n ,habNant OF this country il is ordered that the
,a," "e!chnant Go appear here the first day of
the next June term, answer the bill of the nIa;1,iG
ana that copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the CITY of Richmond,
or TWO months succcssvey, and posted at the front
door of the capitol, in the said ctv
~ COPY. Testc, WV. e.. PENptyroy r
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07

N'W'iNIh' AZ rules, holden IN the clerks office
~ Of the superior court Of chanccrv. Cor The n;.h-
tnond district. the 9TH day Of April. 1881: lanes
smith plf against Ncvton y. smith and Other life
nc defendant above named, not having entered
act OF Assembly and the rules oi this court and !,
appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is M, an
inhabtant of this country it is ordered tbat ,be
Ssu defendant do appear here on the first dav og
tne nest June term and answer the bill of the nio;n
VII ana That copy Of this order be forthwith in
serted IN some newspaper published in the citvoS
Richmond, for two months succesively, and noUc3W
'he iront door ct the capitol in the said city.
~ copv rest" W. . prvoI,roy
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-07

npIn =, IO5I, and Keeper Of the Rolls.
w The Editors NJ The National nrcllrcnce New York
Noutst Enquirer Richmond Wing Petersburg lnicllgcncer
Ioh feald, Fredericksburg Arena, Winchester Yugtni,n
o'"s'nr" Cenimel Stanton Spectator Fincaste Patriot
Le"sOuTg Palladium, Abingdon Republican, Western Argus
N'na"ha BANNER tlaksburg Enquirer, Wheeling Compiler
virginia Free Press, Genius Of Liberty and
WIZ insert me foregoing IN their respective papers month
Oncc. ~ WV ''""''"' >
u he publishers NJ tine Daily Papers will insert the fore
going ac' only twice week The account for ADVERTISING
si n accompanied 10y printed copy act an an.
'"'' w Wv puDslcfs Hp i-2aWni
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-29

Laie from persa,a5uso. By the ARRIVAL at PHI
laJelphia Of the fast sailing brig j. Ashman, Capt
Cowpland, % days from Pernambuco, Sailed
Oct. Sd we learn that on the 10th September the
soldiers at Pernambuco revolted. and took posses
sion Of the city, and kept it for three days; after
they had possession, they threw aside their arms
and plundered almost every store in the place;
but as they were retiring with their plumber,
were met by the citizens assisted by the Ameri-
can and English residents.) The city was reta-
ken; 800 soldiers were killed, and about 200
wounded. The citizens lost Is killed and Q
wounded.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-29

.. beJ: IN strange land, AMIDST s'.anss
y sex hon. yuU one human being that he loved
hcs',, "' There, at thirty-six, the most ceie-
s,if nln Eio,li.aman of the nineteenth century
ba'eIi h' 17r;IIi,nt and miserable career.
COED . u.s. even nov retrace those events WIN
NeT.n" something of what was felt by the ma,
n 'esI,.s !. was FIRST known that the grave had
fNn, Thpn 60 much sorrow ADD 50 much glory;
o''l w., Of what was felt by those who saw the
sa''NmS its lone train Of coaches, taro slowly
!ar'[ ,,, leaving behind it that eemetry, which
por;a"alu' ,aosecfated By the dust Of 50 many
Nd Ossn but of which the doors were closed
.'sl' :, ,ha, remained of Byron. We we'll re-
','''' ~ ,bat on that day, rigid moraiists could
n'nIr' IN from weeping tor one 50 young, 50 Illus,
% leI.-'" r"Sappy. gifted with such rare gifts and
''i', - - .nrh strong temptations. Is is unneces-
"e' !" ,,C,. anv reflections. The history car
~ |" maD with it.-Our age has indeed been
~, eI " to the eminent, &of consolation
Hulu', a - Two men have died, within our
70 q, g.r,5n, who, at time OF life at which few
t''I,', ,,o,nnIeted their education, had raised
2'I.. Ives. each in his own department to the
t &a, arglory. One Of them died at Longwood,
ner ~ NissolonShi.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-29
An NayAen, Dental Surgeon,

WoUD inform his customers and ,e CT 1I Ii.
snce from thu district he has been under the neeessI-
~ of disseminating his visits to that place for few
weeks past, but will sumo them Oh 'hursdsy next
9th instant and continue them rs usual the second
and fourth thursday in eacf month
oct ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-29
Columbian Insurance office.

.2er mdria, y fober IL. 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given to tue Stockholders "f this
TIiiution that an election for eleven Dire ctors,
tn serve the ensuing year. will be held at this Office.
bet ween the hours of 10 A. ". and on hohday,
the 9TH day of November next
oct lS-te H. NSiSn oee!'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-29
Bank Of'POtoaae ,

Orf0ber7, 1881.
NOTICE il hereby given to the Stockholdcr. e this
II Inst tution that an election for thirteen Directors
to serge the ensuing year, will be held at the Banking
House on MONDAY, Nh. 7ih day OF November next.
Polls open at 10 o'clock A. ~ and Close al O'Clock
PM CHARLES PAGE, CASHIER.
oct 7-2awt7'h>ov