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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
Dec. l3

pOpsYLVANIA LAND-in :ke nsightSrko0d Of
"a me- Wt;,e Hall Gold .Nns-l offer for SAFE the farm
~ which live containing 1909 acres,of Esnd, lying on
o'i Jo. of The river Painunkey aiording valuable
1Do s'ounds IS any in this neshborhoo not oDe'haf
Cleared There girls, mill saw mill and nd cotton ma "a
noJ vii, nine oak, De- suitable for plank and scan
ijng The dwelling is good and convenient With every
necessary on. house There is perhaps more fencing on
tie arm than airy other to be found for the quantity o.
tobacco and grass-,herc is saved from 60 TO 10 600
pounds Of hay annually. have just reclaimed on
the Beaverdam run, some valuable marsh winch Is
now in timothy There is also vein OF iron ore rnn'
ming through the land said 10 be rich. As am nos
acquainted with mining say nothing ea t. rs va
lue but, from the advantages Of whef rGwe and lhe
WOOD in the neighborhood is thought the ore might
he nro6,abIe ANY person wishing to purchase will
come and view the place will sell the whole, or half
Of the tract, 10 suit purchasers: - ,no~
GorLins Bfidgss>
Da, ~ G3-w4I
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

NJ The public are respectfully informed that the An
nun Fair for the benefit of the Orphan Asylum Of this
City, will be held Tue City Hail. Thursday, the
18th of December.
An exhibition Of ;is Fair, well directed as il has hlth-
erto iteeu affords the most innocent and benevolent
amusement and it is earnestly hoped that it will
ceivc the generous patronage and encouragement 30
LONG extended 10 it..
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AfEXICD and Texas.

The last National neligencer contains the CORES
nonas.ce between the Mexican Minister and Tile Stac
Deoart,ent concerning the affairs OF lexas. IL ap'
pears among the documents which were submitted viii
the Presidents Message and occupies more 'ha e'eVs"
of the nonderous columns Of the Washington paper
W. shu hasten 70 lay il before readers. Mr. DICK,
ems note of the 18Th October, &c admiralty drawn anu
o.d do honor 10 any statesman. expatns 10 the clear
cot manner The grounds h.ch our government hao
directed temporary aad occupation OF Nacog
doches and assures him al the same 4'ne ta OUT troops
ore TO be withdrawn in OF l:lese being no
unprecedented from the lndians-and tnaeed s'a.es " @
hal the troops may already be withdrawn Under suc
circumstances it is he regretted that MAJ Gorost'zu
should haze thought it his duty to suspend his functions
in the United States. l.
We cannot undertake to PREJUDICE the courses "hich
onr Government will think itself bound 10 lake III rea
ton to Texas We want information we haIe no'
vei beCore US the Repo, Of the Confidential Agent WHO
Sas met returned from Texas The President has pro-
missed 10 communicate it in the coursc OF the session
We hear too of several negotiations which are on 1901
We hear in the first place, Of the two Mexican Com
ssioners who haze visited Texas, Tor the purpose Oh
conferrinq with Gen. Houston and saR,a anna. ARE
thew commissioned by the Mexican Government 10 trea
~ The Independence of Texas and the surrender OF the
prisoner? If such treaty should be offered, wouu
be calculated to smooth at once nearly every aicuy
which stands in the way Of her annexation 70 the ~ .
We hear in the second place. OF Commissioner oehe
on his way to Washington to negotiate the recoS1nilo
of her Independence and her incorporation INTO our
And we hear rumors in the third place, of negocatIon
between our Government and that OF Mexico, tor ths
purchase of Texas by the u States This event Wouis
smooth off every difficulty which exists upon the suoect
Whilst remain in ignorance OF all these tfansae
tons, how make up dshnitive opin on OF 'h'
course which our Government should pursue! Ans
while they are all pending perhaps how can our 70
vernment decide what course it is most proper 10
them TO pursue, Or, how Gun the President d
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

Died. Wednesday, the 7,h instant, after shor, Illness Major
EYap GEORGE old and eaIerpI2 citizen OF this couaiy und
Died. hs residence, in Stafford county, the lst OF NoyCm
Der last, Mr. rGu hTcHEoS in the I'D OF his lie
highly Respected Ivy Lis punctualy all
his transactions friendly and honest. He possessed
most excellent Judgment, and had from small and his
Personal hor, acquired handsome property Re has descend
ed the grave with spotcs reuta and il believed lie died
as he had lived without eneny.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

should interpret their relation 10 their constituents,
to deem themselves undtr the necessity Of rrsignng their
seats. MIR. Leigh has taken TO cut short every idea
of such Interpretation, il relates to hSeltHe
takes to declare in the most solemn q xpct
that (is sole and motive for rcsgning (is
seat in the Senate consists in the mperous necessity
he is) under of giving his) whole attention to hs Pr
vale uffhirs rather in (his) sense Of the duty which
e owes) To (his) family and to all (his personal rfa'
tons in socirly And "turther, (says hr) that SD lar
from being in the slightest degree Influenced +" lrsian by
the instructions which the General Asse mby gave (rIm)
at its last session. and the resolution ii th"u.h lr per
to adnp that (r) bound to obey these Instructions
or resi- gmsn far. Gr" being "ved by any appre.
hrnsion Of the Of the General Assembly even
If public udnn (r) mis- ht incur by rrainlng (hs)
niiicr-(ie ncrd hs) whole hnpa Of tie lasting uppr'-
baton OF >) cumtry upon (his) resistance !" The prru
riplrs and doctrines asserted in The resolutions vi the
last session, &c NC. Surely this explicit and solemn
declaration of his utter disregard for the instructions OF
the General Assembly. will satisfy the National Gazette
that Mr. l.. does deem hise under thr necessity
OF resignng his sral from any respect 10 his constituents
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IRn Inst NInLkS .MGR. J

Mr.. rresry NIbs Electors Of this Stale, eight in
number, voted unanimously for VIM: II. Harrison TOR
President, and Francis Granger for v President
Extract from a letter, dated =. ,.,o
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 1886
,-,,,s,, h,s oone for Van Buren, and Johnson By
abon, 200 majority. We had, however, no contest no
turnout otherwise our majority must have been oooo
There ia not more Democratic State i'll the Union.
'e'e - ''0' [Globe
Ts,.s-As our paper was put to press, news reached
,b; place that the Mexican advanced guard, leu IN
number, had arrived San Antonio, Fort Aiamo anu
,,ken nossession-Rsd Rrer tidz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
EDR TIE ErOUTRr


Tie resignation of JuDGE May devolves upon the
present Legislature, the duty of elecling Jud for the
Second Circuit. The name of EDWARD 3. Hicks Esq,
of Brunswick is respectfully suggested n fit person
10 fill the vacancy, thus occasioned- He is Il man of
strong and discriminating mind and of business habits:
and without dsparagcment to the pretcnsiOns Of other
gentlemen, al least we'll qualified any in the
Circuit, to discharge The duties of Judge.
MEMBER OF THE BAR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
December -.
To the Members Of the Senate, and H9use o. Representa-

To the Members Of the Senate and House Of Representa-
tirfS
~,ENTE ENjEN:-C Coming, as many OF you do from
u the Upper Country, change OF water and iIe are
almost sure affect you or less You have friend
" caution therefore, if you would preserve your health
Soasmodc Tinclurc, or Mothers Comfort ;-one table.
SPOON ii of which, will correct any irreguarty OF tho
Stomach or Bowels and prevent Colo, after hearty
nnrsppund This family Medicine highly recommends
ed by our mos, ntelse Phys;eans-and perhsps done
more to arrest the Cholera in Charleston, s. C., than
uny or all other remedies that were used See 'he oe'
M that for it there still: 1t may De had opposite
h.. Raj! Road Depot, at Ike late leH'es BinNs Dfug'
Store, also at Eusace & Temples; MefaSos 81 aaa H.
L. Days and probably, at all the Drug Stores IN ,i 1
place Such is its reputation, that does mol gVelels
a,l;,acon no charge is made is said 10 be one OF
he best Chamber Medicines in the world should by
all means be in every mans house, and every 'FaVts14
pocket But Judge for yourselves
Ma 10 G4-T3w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
COMMUNICATED.
coin MINING,

The Gold mining interest promises fair to be very
imnor,ant one TO the Commonwealth Of Virginia. i
nave srcn an estimate recently made by gentlemen ven
informed Of the state Of the mining operations, ana u
the preparations now making to enlarge then' winch
leaves but little room TO doubt thai by The nidc OF sum
mcr the products of The Virginia Mines will be equal 10
The rate of FIVE hundred thousand dollars per annu-
This Of ITSELF will contribute greatly to the s'unahrss
of our Banking operations, and the Proiecl'On oi .e
ueope from The mscefs Of an extended paper syse''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
NOTICE.

NJ meeting of the Journeymen House Carpenters
of the City of Richmond, will take place on Thursday
evening". 18th instant at the American Hotel. As there
will BIZ business of importance laid before The nesung,
i, is hoped there will be full attendance.
NJ b. Mpster Carpenters who feel interested are saso
respectfully invited TO attend
H., 70 64-4t
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rON,fIySJC

COMMUNICATED.
Nix. EDlroR-While the Editor Of the Wing de-
scanning the lobby nterposon Of certain State and
Federal officers in bis yesterdays paper, it not
Fortunate that he did not include in his notice. the cleo
pioneering course of certain WING oiceholders 10 cf
feet the confirmation Of certain Executive Wig appoint
ments made during The recess of the Legisature-But
forget they are immaculate Wigs Of that party that
no. never, looked TO politics as test in filling
any Office ODSERf Elk.
Dec 18th, 1886.
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otherwise than say, that the qualification Of the "desc
Oh Texas TO become part Of system is '' nrces
sary work Of time aud uncertain in itself" On the
Other hand, feel it TO be work of immense import
ance TO U.s. as 1t Is 10 them-and have doubt Tint
the President is sincerely DESTROYS to effect it us
we a:e That it may yet grace his Administration, we
entertain the strongest WISH we'll the highest hope
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
THE PRESIDENTS HEALTH.

"WAsKNGrOS CIrr, Dec. TO, lS3O.
al am happy to have 1t in my power to inform you,
that Ike health Of our venerable old President is much
better To- day. and the hope is now INDUCED by his TRENDS
lis, Inc ,s he suecdly Van Buren, is cool,
and IignGed as the President elect of free people,
should be- No ostentatous display about him. Indeed,
he looks more than ever like The worthy and honoured
choice of the republican purity.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

JUDGE OF THE GENERAL COURT.
recommend to The present General Assembly, John
Y Mason member of the present Congress, for the Of
flee Of Judge, vacated by the resignation of Judge May
Mr.. Mason is n gentleman Of fine talents, fine temper.
fine addrcss-o manners pleasing, and every way en-
nently qualified for the bench. He is firm, highnind.
ed Repubcan.-l cannot doubt his
a CITIZEN
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(hurters in The Stute Of .Aslc York


N. Y. journal Of Commences:
A interpretations created in Ills State since le2o the poTi-
tho law this ud apply statute having
been then passed suectu all such be anaucl by Legislative
action"
We should thank the n York press TO give us the pro-
visions Of this statute, well any decisions which
have been made under tive extend The request
to the press Of Massachusetts, any other Stale where
4 similar statute prevails
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

n We are requested by letter we have received
from Dr. WILLIAMS, the English Oculis to say, that he
intends to be al the principal Hotel in Richmond
about the fifteenth, for week, in his way to Norfolk.
W. refer our rralers 10 bis Card. &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

The National Gazette might have spared itself It's re-
marks upon our Ex-senator. 1t need scarcely have e1
pressed its exceeding regret that the Senator'S from p
egiuia and North Carolina MIR. Leigh and Mr. Mangum'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

One State. rs VoleS:
ier y7-over Smith, 2l-and he wants votes of a MA
iorily of the Electoral vote.
NJ Some rumours are ahoat, that Mr.. Clay was des-
rous that Kentucky should cast her vote for Mr. Tyler
in which case he and Mr. Granger would be tted being
each g. and thus 10th Of them, well as Col Johnson,
would 90 up the Senate the Constitution having used
the general phrase that "fom the two highest numbers
on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice President
Butthe of the last Lexington "Obscrvcr seems
10 forbid any such scheme-for, the "Observer denies
that single Eec,or of Kentucky can vote for Coonel
johnson, upon the ground, hat it would not only be
breach of an implied pledge gioea dy them when now
mated to support Harrison aud Granger bot would also
he d derrliclinn of principe in Them
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
MAR RI ACES
DE ATIlS

Married, Locust Level Essex county, the 29ih Of Nov BY
tho Rev. Henry q. Segar, LoyE F. TOD OF caroline, Mia
FAHNY M tId taush.e OF MoIleca! SpImdle deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
VERlTAS.
64-4t

NOR Sale, at the Richmond Enquirer Office, John.
u son L. Durant's best Philadelphia News and Book
'Hh, (wa'rantedO at fair, moderate prices.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
,SFk3T0P uf tLe r. STyJTES

Yesterday Richard L Parker of III. county of Cnrke,
and Judge Of the General Court of Virginia, elected
by the Legislature Senator of the u Satcs 10 supply
the vacancy accustomed by the resignation Of Mr. Leigh
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

TOPARTNERsHlP.-Th subscribers having en-
Tered into copar,nershp, under the firm and style
Of william w Dabney L. Co, have AIKEN The store on
shocko Hill, recently occupied by the late FredrTlek
Jude, where they have opened general and veil Sc
eccd assortment of Groceries -lhey respectfully sol,
ri, The pa,ronagc of the patrons of the late tIede3cS
Iude, their friends, and the public generally.
'0oe' ''> WILLIAM w. DABNEY,
w. GODDIN.
,,,ohor - G1-Gt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

One State, or II votes
Fan Barrn's majority orer Harrison, 94-over White,
l4l-over Webster, l5:}-ovcr -, l56-and The
united forces of Harrison, White, Webster and The D.,
he receives the nett majority Of 49,
7hus Mr.. V. b. has in all probability the votes Of II
States, Il mejority IF the Satcs--He has Of the
good old thirteen United States, majority Of them
lie has received decided majority of the votes of the
good Old Thirleen-viz: l20 yotes-whe the other six
Of the original States have thrown away their 46
votes on the Hydra-Ieaded Coalition He has one
half Of the States; and if Michigan be counted n
majority Of the Sates-ie has rece vcd majority
of the holding States probably in the proportion Of
TO 5-lle has received ma orty OF the non.slavehold
ing States, in the proportion Of 10 Gle has mao
rty of the Electoral Coeges-and probably obtained 81
more than the necessary ratiote has received malo
ri,y Of the popular VOTE probably of from 10 10 O00-
and if we count out the vote of South Carolina Of from:
IS 10 more than so 0O0tle has received majority of
the Southern States He has received the votes of the
North. western aud The South. western States-He has
received the support of States north and south Of Ma
SON and Dixon's ne-north and south Of the Ohio
east and west Of the Mississippi He has beat each
candidate, we'll as all the candidates put together.
lie has dstanced every competitor, and beat the field
He has been elected without regard to sectional consi
deralonsand upon the principles Of one great political
party scattered through the UnUn.e has beat three
candidates. local grounds and embracing prnci-
Piles as various as the hues of the rainbow.
lie has been elected by the Colleges Of the People S
Eectors-and thus cut off all the management, intrigue
and corruption Of an election by the Ii. Of r.
lie has been elected in the spirit of the American Union
and stands pledged to support both the Rights 81 The
States and the Union Of The States
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

The n. Integencer should measure lis "orGs Oet'tl
|, has done gross Injustice 10 the Legislature OF Virginia
II is net true tina, they guilty Of 1.-The preposerous
attempt 10 compel (Ar. Leigh 10 violate his e0"Se1nrt
They made such attemp, They explicitly oeciareu'
or 10 resign his ssa-Of course the decision was lett to
his own discreon-and they did not call upon MN 10
violate his conscience-Ilc at Liberty TO esgn' ne
could not obey, without violating his conscience
The difference between Mr.. Leigh aud Inc Legislature
!; simolv This: Mr. L. holds that if his conscience for
bids his obedience he is still at liberty 10 retain his seat
The Legislature hold that if he cannot obey lie al H.
berry to resgn.-The liberty which lie Claims would
make him the judge, and therefore the sovereign
of the agent Of the People; and would sci at naugh' e
great Right of Insruction-The course which The Ge-
neral Assembly lays down. the conscience OF the
Senator at the Time That it saves their own ihesu
Unable Rirht of Instruction.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13
COM.HU.NIC8TEL
JUDGE OF THE GENERAL

The Hon. JonS F. MAY, elected on Thursday, tc
represent Petersburg in the Virginia Legislature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-13

A Correspondent of the Alexandria Gazette writes
from Richmond, Dec. s. that "Severas caucuSes nave
epn held nv the Van urpniles in relation to their
ddacs for Governor and Senator. The writer may be
more behind the curtain, than arc; but we have heard
of only one Caucus; and far as We can learn, mat
Caucus did not touch the Election of Gorern0r at all
We understand that some question has been raised,
whether the Legislature elect Governor to g" into
Office before the 3st Of March, For ourselves, we en-
terrain doubt about the matter. Mr. hobeTtSoh VIII
certainly "actas Gorernor until that time, the Legis
lalure does not exercise the power which the Contu
lion gives to it, of fixing from time 10 time the period
when the Governor shall go into Office ihIs Is lie ohiy
present Constitution. Under the former, ii Tie Governor
resigned the Lieut.. Governor acted, but only UNI" a
new Governor was elecled-Under the present Consi
tuition, the FIRST Councillor is 10 act as GoVe!nor-put
the Legislature has the right fix the time for new
GOVERNOR going into office, and 10 elect one accordingly
The Legislature hesi'a;ed to elect GoysIn0r IN
Of resignation, under the old Cons.o'ionG" 10y
should it hesitate, under similar provision III 'ne
new Constitution?
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-08-17
Notice
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+ hereby given, that the partnership hereto
fore existing between Richard GartrelI and
E.,C' Dougherty, under the firm Of GAarnftr.
= DouGHERTY, was dissolved on the 18th day
o. June inst. by mutual consent. Richard
G :, having purchased Of his late pertner.
=. =. ,Dougherty. all his interest ID the late
nrnl, all persons indebted To- the said firm are
a. nereoy notlhed to make payment 70 him, and
nose having demands against the Arm must
present them to him for Statement 8
RtlCHARD GARTRELL,
E. G. DOUGHERTY. -
Du Buque, June 90 1896.
The business Of the late firm will hereafter
be conducted by the subscriber at the old star., &
where he will be happy to accommodate III
friends and the public generally. S. 8 g.
- RICHARD GARTRELT..
Du Buque, June 90 1896 atf - 20
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WASHINGTON HOTEL.
.DU BUOUE NV. T.9

IL bUQUE, (SV.Hs
s. friends and the public, that he has remov-
ed to the new and spacious building, situated
on the corner of Oak and Locust streets.
The subscriber has caused the HorE1 to be
neatly fitted up for the accommodation Of Ira
vellers, Boarders, and Guests in general The
Rooals are airy and pleasant, neatly and COM
fortably furnished; its beds will at all times be
kept neat, and in good order; its table inferior
to none in the country. In short, nothing shall
be wanting on his part, which experience and
strict attention to the business, united with
moderate charges, can do to render his HoTEL
anagreeable house to the 1raceiler, and pleas
ant and desirable place for Bonrders.
THOMAS CRAWFORD.
Du Buque, July 6, 1886 Off
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-08-17

THE subscriber having an old and we'll es-
: tablished claim to an extensive tract of
prairie and good timbeTed land, on the south
fork Of Catfish creek Opposite ]. Regan's) he
has determined on selling it, either with or
without his stock, consisting Of four yoke Of
oxen, three cows, three yearlings, five sows,
and eighteen pigs, with good Wagon, a
plough, &c. On this place is well inclosed
field Of about twenty acres, a part Of which is
under cultivation, with .. good house and 9TH
er improvements. Beside the creek water it
has several inexhaustible springs, with many
other advantages to render it . desirable situa-
ton. Inquire on the premises,
p. COOKERY.
Du Buaue, Aug. ~ 1886. Iti5.
NOTICE Is Is hereby given, tilat shall apply
= to the next county court Of Din BuqueI
county, for license 70 establish Ferry across
the Mississippi river, ten niles above the towa
Of Du Buaue, nearly opposite TO the Snake
Diggings. ]. PARSONS.
& August 1 4, 1896. 3h5s
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-08-17

NfESSRS. EDITORS:---I have seen an adj
~ vertisement i'll your last nnInber of the Du
Buque Visitor aspelsing and calumniating my
character nnwarran.ahly. But such base and
malicious statement cannot pass with impuni-
ty.--I will give the public chance Of Judging
of the case between us, and refer them TO a
gentleman who can be.credited, and who was
privy to the whole proceedings-Judge Wheel
or, and also the very individual by whom the
subscriber intends to prove the authenticity of
his claim. went to the Wapsapinica and
after making a location which considered
would be lucrative if improved. and having
other business on hand, could not attend to
it, and mace Mr.. Coons an offer Of tho half Of
it. by him furnishing his part Of the means to
carry on such Improvements as were necessa-
ry to hold the claim. After considerable
time had elapsed, he at length requested me to
call on two gentlemen in town for funds, to
one Of whom, have already made reference;
he had never even given them hint relative
to such matters. After being duped and dcceiv-
ed in such manner, considered the stipula-
tons of the agreement BROKEN up and his claim
forfeited; and never would il have occurred to
him, nor do believe he ever intended TO ton
BILE himself more about it, had he not been in
formed that ! had disposed Of it to good adyan.
tage. These are the facts, and hope the pub.
lie will satisfy themselves Nv APPLYING to the
above gentlemen for the veracity Of my state
mcnt. Il
| shall not trouble myself with replying TO-
any other paragraph that may appear in the
public papers, but console myself 81, having
redress by other mems more satisfactory.
JOHN BROPHY.
A.,os,a4 =fssse An --75 E77