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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY. nv Calvin CNlfAn a,lihoa q L..

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .ftahher "J,e
mus Tracts" " Four Years IN Great Britain &c.
The work consists Of two volumes octave 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two enpraynes.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ee-
giant literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding 1870 S4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side s 90
In sheep, extra, library style 90
In calf super extra gilt $50
In Turkey morocco super extra gilt 7a0
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers.
X. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april lift
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]. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.

Mrs. ]. C. WHITE: Dear Madam,-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the hen
eft received from your Compound Srup of Wild
Cherry and SarsaparilIa. was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, ard tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
sirup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was SO much better that
was able to attend to my business, and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington,
A8ENTs. Sft
s. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Penn. avenue, between sth..and
10th Streets
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street. between
llth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, ID. G.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by &c. WHITE, Ninth street.
feb I4-2awly Between ID and E streets.
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Clnlty, Will POWcI W ICCoNo bouO PotASioS
on terms as favorable as any other office.
D. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, LIST april ls46.
This Company was incorporated in 1878, with
perpetual charter and capital of S25O,00O, with
liberty to increase to $500,000 and insure against
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufacturing Establishments Household Fnrni.
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most ia
vorable terms. #es4 .1
The ample means and successful business OF tne
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensiye confagratons, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Agency,
viii be beraly adjusted by the agent according to
the usage Of the best Fire Companies, and raid
with promptness in current funds. 1Et
In case differences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbitrators ndiferenty chosen or, at the oPtior o
the assured the jurisdiction Of the proper Court q
this city will be acknowledged:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
| Thomas X. Brace, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Steadman, Joseph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward WOODBRIDGE,
Joseph Church SiLas B. Hamihon,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buei,
SanueIE. Brought0n, Miles A. Tuttle, sa
T.. White, John L. Boswell,
Ebesezer Flotoer, Joesph Prptt,
a5 Thomas X. Brace, President.
s. L. Loomis, Secretary. may l. -taw2m.
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New York.
THIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourths in secured note, payable in year,
with six per cent interest," subject to assessments,
if required by the Company; or il may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option Of the
insured There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest which interest is payable annually. The
Company viii loan on their scrip twothirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of flu
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members but
not liable beyond the amount Of their premiums.
A married woman can insure the life Of her hus-
band, secure from any demands Of his creditors for
any amount, the annual premium Of which does
not exceed 5000. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks Of the United States,
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages on real estate, worth double the
amount loaned, elg I'll yt&2E .Ea .t.E 1ts
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Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street.
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-tf Nat Intellgencer ST.
DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRI-
AN GALLERY and Photographers
Furnishing DepOts: 5In1la aeta
aaa AWARDED THE
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS,
Four First Premiums, and THO Highest
Hon0rs,
At the National, the Massachusetts,, the New York,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions. for the most
Splendid Colored Daguerreotypes, and Best
e apparatus euer Exhibited
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsHMoroN CRY, NEAR BRowN's HOTEL.
205 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
251 Broadway, New York.
Boston, rs Court, and So Hanover streets.
Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hail.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Cincinnati, Fourth and WALNUT, and l76 Main
street.
Saratoga Springs, Broadway.
Paris, 1877 Vieille Rue du Temple
Liverpool, 80 Church street
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard
to weather. u tH
Instructions given in the art.
large assortment of Apparatus and Stock al
ways on hand, at the lowest cash prises
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VT7HITE LEAD AT MANUFACTURE

wv ERS, PRlCES---
The subscriber has just reGeived-
400 kegs White Lead NN}
bhls. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
s do Spirits Turpen,lne
8 do Varnishes
500 lbs. Lamp Black, Ground in Oh
' SO do Chrome Green do do
O4do Chrome Yellow do do
so do Verdegns do do
50 do Paris Green DO do p
800 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do sp Brown and Venetian Red do do
10 lbs Whiting
Paint and White Wash Brushes
Window Glass Of all sizes and Putty.
All Of which he will sell very low for Cash.
h CHARLES STOTT,
se. Corner Of 7th street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm .l, .FE..6
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

EtRa Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
a PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IA of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made 70 the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District Of Columbia, and VI
cnty, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other office.
d. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, lst Aprib ls46.
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WETHERsFIELD SEEDS, SEEDs!

WETHERSFIELD SEEDS, SEEDS!
NHOS. G. WILSON has removed his Seed Es-
IL tablishment from e street to Pennsylvania Az
enue, between 18th and 18th streets, next door to
Haslip and Weeden's Coach Factory, where he Will
keep constantly on hand a general assortment OF
Fresh Seeds TO suit the season. Gardners are re-
quested to call and examine for themselves. Among
other varieties may be found large Flat White Iur-
nip Seeds, Rutabaga, Strap Leaf and a general as
sortment. " THOS. G. WILSON.
me l-6weod.
NEW CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY
~ Corrected up to date by the Postmaster o
the House OF Representatives. For sale by
june s-u lr s3 r. TAYLOR
| FOR SALE. loa 3
kWuR small Frame Houses, situated on the cor
i ner Of 4'h and L streets. Enquire at this
Office.
july 6-stesd
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From the National InteiEeeneer.

n =, f'ust0'fut HIeHtg4HceT. r"
hLAIThhhe CoMPLMHNT-SO great was the
ainiIstisn which the specimens ofPhotomsphv from
the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery c6mmsrd.
ed At the late FAIR that number Of gentlemen desi-
r,us oftssfying their high appreciation Of ths mar.
fection 70 which Professor Plumbe has brought this
beautiful art, have presented him with . Handsome
Gold Medal, accompanied by highly complimenta.
y letter. expressive Of sheir admiration Of his genius
Is an artist, and his worth as man.
June l6-2tawly. II s
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THE ESuBscHIBER keeps constantly on hand sgood
i assortment of HARDwARR, including hollo,o
ware, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of MISCELLANEOUS
Goods to which he invites the attention Of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in The city.
Jan SIT GEO SAVAGE.
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DIRECTORS. I
Rensselaer, Havens Robert l.. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 8. Macknett,
VIM. A. F. Pentz, Thos. B. Segur,
Vim. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. c. MILLER, Secretary.
y JOSEPH L LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. D.. No. 2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner.
a Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH 9. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. D., corner Of Al and
G streets. Medical examiner. feb eff
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Keep Clean.

HNHE largest assortment Of the best BRUSHES
IL constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street.
wholesale and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
april 22-tf Nat. Intelligencer 3t]
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LAWS OF THE UNITED ST.ATES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published BY authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TINE subscribers will publish at the commence
ment of the present session of Congress, about
January /, 1916, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act Of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
emen ,oho hape the earlier edition in mine poltnes,
volume ten, containing helaws from the year 1899
to March l845, viii be published separately and
sold at the cost Of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session of Con-
grsss, so that the Laws Of the United States may
always be had in neat and uniform style.
r&#aN LITTLE g. BROWN,
n Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston.
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WHITES Compound strip or WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsa parilla, and ether
MEDICINAL PLANTS The preparsr Of The
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
tru h, in all breast complaints tending to consun p
ton, has been induced by many Of those who h We
experienced its saua operation to offer il 10 the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens, who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup Of
Wild Cherry and Sarsapara, prepafed by Mrs. J.
G. White, on 9th street, between ID and E sheets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
X HANSON
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.. s.,,... WfphIs of COMMITTEES.
Mr.. SEWER, from the Committee on Foreign
Relations, reported bill for the relief Of VIM A..
Siacumi which was read, and the ACCOMMODATING re-
port was ordered to I've printed.
Mr., PEARCE, from the Committee on the Ii
bnry, reported joint resolution for subscription for
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THE HORTICULTURIST,
And Journal Of Rural art and Rural taste

By A. J. DOWNING, author Of Landscape Gardening,
Fruit and Fruit trees Of America, &c, &c.
THIS Magazine will be devoted mainly to Horticul-
ture. Gardening, in thoroughly practical as we'll
as scientific sense, will be its leading object and it is
hoped through its columns not only to render simple
and easy to the novice, the practical care Of all that
belongs to the garden, but also to disseminate in all
parts Of the country, knowledge Of all new and i'm
portant discoveries in Horticulture.
PoMoLoGY. The description and cultivation Of fruit
trees in whchwe are already more interested than any
other people-will be topic continually discussed.
Gardening, as an art and taste will also have con-
spicuous place in its columns. Essays hints and de-
signs on Ornamental Of LANDSCAPE GARDENING, will be
frequently represented to its readers The great in
terest manifested at this moment, in many Of the
States, in the establishment of grounds, and the erec
ton of ornamental dwellings, points out the necess
ty of periodical in which these subjects shall be
more completely illustrated from time to time. Ru.
raj Architecture,so closely allied in its nature
will therefore be embodied in the plan Of this work,
and designs for Rural Cottages and Villas, Farm hou-
ses gates, lodges, &c, &c, will very frequently be
introduced into its pages.
Numerous correspondents, from among those Of
most ability in the country, will place before its rea
ders variety of articles on all the most interesting
subjects within its scope. A summary Of tho horti-
cultural news from the leading horticultural journals
IN England, France, and Germany, Will be gwen
monthly, as we'll as noceso of all the more important
proceedings of the principal horticultural societies in
this country. In short, this periodical may be
sdered continuation of the various works on rural
subjects, by its editor, which have already been so
avorably received by the public. tits now his object
to assist as far as possible, in giving additional i'm
pulse to the progress Of horticulture and the tasteful
in rural le subjects which are now so largely occu-
pying all those interested in country pursuits
The HoRrIcULTuRIsT will be issued on the first OF
each month, Commencing July 1885, in numbers of
4s pages printed on fine paper, and embellished with
numerous engravings, illustrative of the various sub
ects to which tits devoted, making annual volume
of about 500 pages at So year, payable in advance.
Published by LUTHER TUCKER, at the Office of the
"Cultivator," Albany, New York, to whom all busi-
ness letters should be addressed, Letters and COM
municatons for the editor should be addressed to A.
]. DOWNING, Newburgh, New York.
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no THR FARmRRa

THE situation Of the wheat market Il VrrF sirRu
lar, and in my opinion. not At All a itshouid De-
While aouT is selling In New YOrk aud other east
eTn cities readily a. iom SIX 70 ak and halfdollurs
per barrel. and WhesI Al one dollar and twenly-6ye
cents per bushel.-AlOng the Ohio canal wheat is
bringing only about al'y-six cents per bashs, with
prospect OF being much lower through the winter.
This is not right and does not do justice TO the
farmers who produce IL. AZ wheat v nov selling
IN the eastern cities il ough, 10 be worth in NASH
lon from 81 10 % cents per bushsl, still leaving
lair prohI 70 the merchant or miller a. q eompensS-
ton for his labor. and the use Of hls capital.
Nor 70 u probable that The markets east will be a.
ny lower 10 the spring than they are now, a. from
the lastaceounts from Europe there can be no doubt
that large quantities Of wheat and -four viii be Wsn.
ted nom this country 10 feed her starving millions
tor at least another year. Still il is vsry doubtful
whether the price along the canal will much i'm
prove, as the purchasers are determined 10 make
up this year what they have lost Tor year or two
past and this they can only do by buying the wheat
Of the farmers at very low prices.
Now in order 10 do the farmers more justice and
give them better chance TO obtain fair price for
their crops of wheat propose TO receive il OF them
and send or take il TO market on their own account,
thus giving them the whole advantage OF the cas-.
tern markets and the profits Of sending il there.
except email compensation FOR nay trouble and the
cost OF storage. When the wheat is delivered TO
me will advance POI lion Of its vaiue in cash and
Whatever goods the owner may require up 10 what
il will probably bring next spring or sammer.-
From my long experience in the wheat business
and my kno wledge OF the markets, both in tie Uni
ted States and Canada, faller myself that can
do much better for the owners Of wheat than they
could 90 Cor themselves.
have just opened new store al No. 6, "Well-
mans Boek," in Masslon, where will he found
very general assortment OF seasonsbe goOds. inclu-
ding large stock Of ready made clothing, purcha-
sed in New York and Philadelphia since the great
reduction in the price OF goods, which | am deter
mined 10 sell, either wholesale or retail, lower than
any other establishment in this part Of the country.
This stock Of goods is all new and fresh and enl-
braces the latest styles and fashions. For psTcu-
lars see small hills. II. B. WELLMAN.
Massillon, November, 1886 8-7m.
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Auditors county, IsA0.
delinquent
annexed
Noce
thereof and penalty and tax annexed VIII or sale the
Monday
commencing 10 o'clock NJ penalty anda annexed shall have
been before ruo. = n, ,np,rcu 49,, - = =
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LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale valuable quLrter
section OF land, lying one and half miles from
Waynesbulgh, and three quarters OF q mile from
Magnolia, formerly owned by Capt. Downing, con.
tanning ONE HUNDRED AND sixty ACRES, seventy-ive
OF which ale cleared and in good state OF cult.
vation, the balance heavily timbered; the Sandy &
Beaver Canal passes through the land. There is
one Of the best Orchards of grated ru. on i, thai
the whole Sandy valley can afford Any person
wishing to purchase would do we'll to make appli.
cation immedatelyto to the subscriber, living in Mag.
noa, Stark county, Ohio where terms, &C., win
be made known, and BY whom the premises Wilt
shown. RICHARD ELSON,
Magnolia. August 20, I846-46-tf.
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caroll,en. Dsssmhsr =. ie%S--sAS~
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LIST OF LANDS AND TOWN LOIS,

ay, dnuo County Auditor
thetaxo
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Dissolution OF Partnership.

THE partnership heretofore existing between C. P.
g. A. NJ. Fisher, is dissolved by mutual consent.
The books, &C., will be settledby A. NJ g. R. Fisher,
who will be at all times found at their foundry in
Leesburgh. C.P. g. A. NJ FISHER.
N. B. The subscribers respectfully inform the pub
lie that they prepared to furnish castings of eve
ry description at their steam foundry in Leesburgh,
Carroll county, Ohio. A. II, s. r. FISHER.
November 81, l846--7-St.
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COTTON YARN.

Aarge lot OF cotton yarn Of the bes. quality, Just
- received and for sale at the cheap store OF
ELIZA SINCLAIR.
CsrYollen, RevsmbeY Q, ls4e--ti
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The Tariff IsepeaIcdM

FOR cash, Flows may be had at the CNrrolIton
Foundry ior the trlfing sum of fur dollars and
a half have q large number stocked off in the
hest aud most substantial manner, and farmers will
find it to their interest to buy now.
A. L. LlTTELL.
July 81 I846-42-tf
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Butter and Dried Peaches Wanted:

FOR which will pay one.half money and one
half in groceries; delivered at my grocery on
the hill. STUART g. Mckee.
Carrollton, November IS. I846-5-tf.
The banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1844-1847, 1846-05-27

GA, who has since been sent to New Or
leans. There has been an exchange for
prisoners, by which we have recovered
Capt. THORNTON, HARDE and his little
band they were treated we'll, having
lived with AMpUD1A ever since they
were taken Lieut.. DEAs is still in the
hands of the enemy-Gen. T. refusing
to exchange for him. in consequence of
his disobeying orders in crossing the RI
yer.
Another important item in this news,
is that PAREDEEs, the President, is on
his march 10 Matamoras with $4,000
troops, and that 5000 had arrived a,
that place.
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measures upon this occasion, and in the
bold and fearless manner in which he
has planted the stars and stripes upon
the eastern bank Of the Rio Grandc.
ReSotced, that we consider Texas, bv
official act Of the U. S. Government, as
constituting one of the great family of
our conEderacy: that her citizens are
of kindred blood, bone Of our bone and
flesh OF our flesh, and as such, we but
perform duty of patriotism and gene
roslty, alike due to them and our com.
mon country,in rendering our assistance
even unto blood and treasure.
Rpsolced, That we regard petty lin
gerlng war, as one Of the greatest evils
that ever befel IL nation, and that we fll
ly approve the course Of the American
Congress in authorizing the President
to call for $4,000 volunteers.
Reso/reA, That we, the members of
the McDuffie Rife Guards, feeling it
patriotic duty to protect the persons and
property of our citizens and repel inva-
sion from whatever source it NAV ema-
nate, do tender our services to the Gov
ernor oi South Carolina, for the period
OF ~ months, and pledge each and eve
ry Of us to hold ourselves in readiness
Tor any call that may be made for troops
from this State.
Resolred, That we publish these reso-
lutIons in the AbbevilIe B.nner, and
extend through the same medium an in
vlt'tIon TO the citizens of the Distric,
generally, and Of the Saluda Regiment,
particularly, to join or ranks and en-
large our number, and that we forthwith
transmit copy OF them to his Excclen.
cy Governor Aiken.
F MARSHALL. Capt. Med. r.. G.
JAS. n. COCHRAN, o. S.
l.. S.-Any person desiring 10 Join
The ranks Of lhe McDuffit Rife Corps,
will find lis, at Capt. Marshall's Office,
where a necessary information as to
the regulation Of this corps can be given.
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Latest frons the Army.-The news
from the army is highly gratifying and
exciting. Two bn,,les were fought on
the 9th and 9th instant, which resulted
gloriously to our arms. Gen. TAYLOR,
on his return to his camp, was opposed
by about $500 Mexicans Of the regular
army, and 1000 of irregular caval-
ry; his own forces amounting to about
1900 men. The b ,ttIe lasted about 8
hours; the MexIcans lost in the engage.
rnent 800 killed and wounded, 9 pieces
Of artillery and great number Of small
arms, pack mules, &c. The loss of the
Americans is said to be about 100,
among whom are several gallant officers.
1t is stated that 400 prisoners swere ia.
ken, and among them Gen: De ia VIZ.