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Relations of peace aaa amity between the United States and China heinz established by this treaty, and the vessels of the United States being admiitsd 10 trade freely 10 and from the five ports of China epeH 10 fose;gn commerccsa is further agreed that ia ease, at any :;rss hereafter, China sAesala As q. war with any foreign nation whatever, and
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 Whenever any merchant vessel belonging to the United States shall enter either of the said five ports for trade, her papers shall be lodged with the consul or other person char ged with affairs, who will report ,he same to the commissioner of customs 1; and tonnage duty shall he paid on said vessess at the rate of five mace per ton, If she he over one hun drcd and fifty tons burden; and one mace per ton, if sine he of the burden Of one hanArea ana. fifty tons or under. according to the amour, of her tonnage, as specified in the register, said payment to be in full of the former charges of measurement and other lees which are wholly abolished. And fl any vessel, which having anchored at one of the said ports, and there paid tonnage duty. shall have occasion to go 10 any other of the said ports to complete the disposal of her cargo, the consul, or person charged with af- fairs. will report the same to the comtnis. sloner of customs, who, on shc departure of the said vessel, shall note in the port clear
The Arkansas banner., 1846-11-18
ARTICLE KY

The former limitation of the trade ot fo- reign nations to certain persons appointed ai Canioa by he government, and commonly called hong merchants, having been abolish
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Tue TarG q dat,es 10 bc lerird on impor- fed merchandise at the fee ports. 'fhe du; es which i, is agreed shail be patd upoa al the castefn houses of Canton. Annoy, Fuchaw. NingPo, and Shanghai. ars as follows the articles being arranged in classes. viz
 EVpnuerC
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ARTICLE XXI.

Subjects of China, who may be guilty of any criminal act towards citizens. ci the Uni ted States, shall be arrested and punished by the Chinese authorities according to the laws of China; and citizens of the United States, who nay commit any crime in China, shall be subject to be tried and punished only by the consul, or other public functiouary ef the United States thereto authorized, ascoul- ing to the laws oI the Unitcd States Ani in order to the prevention of all controversy and disafisc.ion, Justice shall be eqvsabIy and impaBialIy administered on both sides.
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ARTICLE V.

At each of the said i've ports, citizens of the uniled States lawfully engaged in com merce shall be permitted lo import from their own or other ports into China, and sell there, and purchase therein, andexPoH to their own or any other ports, all manner of mcrchan- d:se, of which the importation or cxporIa- ton Is not prohibited by this treaty. paying the duties which are prescribed by the tariff established, and no other charges whalso- ayer
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ARTICLE XXX.

The sapessos authorities of .he United States and of Chiaa, in corresponding .o- gstAss, shan do so tn terms of equality. and ID the form af mutual communication fehau
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ARTICLE XII.

Sets of standard balances, and also weights and measures, duly prepared, stamped, and scaled, according to the standard of the GUS tom house at Canton, shall he delivered by the superin,endenis of customs to the con suls at each of the five ports, 10 secure uni formisy, and prevent confusion in measures and weights of merchandise.
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 The local authorities of the Chinese goY- ernmeDs will cause to be apprehended ali inu- lineers or desersefs from on board ,ise yes- sels Of the United States in China, ard w ii deliver them up 10 the eonsuis oS other offs cefs foe punishment. And f criminals, sub jeeis of China, take refuge iti the houses or ea board the sexseis of citizens Of the Uni ted Sat>s. they shall not be harbored CT con- eealea. bni shall he.dellvered up lo justice, oB due requisiiion by the Chinese local olf;. eers addressed to those of the Uni,ad States. The merchants, seanen, and other citizsus of the Jaisesi States shall Do under the sn- lersntensisace of the appropriate officers oi their government If individuals Of either nation commit acts of violence ard disorder. use arms to the injury of oahefs, or create disturbances endsHgering life, the officers ol the two governments viii exert ,hsusselye. to enforce ordes and to mainsain the public peace, by doing impartial justice to the pre-. misses.
 ARTICLE XXX.
 The sapessos aathosisies of the Uniles States and of Chiaa, in corresponding t0
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
Transporting a steamboat over
Land.

The transportation Of the steam packet
Julia Palmer, of about four hundred tons,
around the falls between Lake Superior
and Huron, has been commenced. She
has already been raised seventeen hum
dred feet, and moved more than half the
distance with complete success. The
following extract from a Buffalo paper
contains the particulars of this astonish-
ing enterprise:
SAoLT De MARIE, July 9th, 1885,
Thus far we have met with success far
beyond our most sanguine hope. We
have overcome all obstacles, such as ra-
vines, rocks, hills and morass, with ra-
pIdlty and safety truly astonishing, and
are now on the summit level, 100 feet
from the water of our staring point, in
l0a working days, and without accident
OF any kind. This hauling as thoroughly
tested and proved the superiority of the
strength and fastenings of the vessel. as
everything belonging to her-engine boi-
ler, boats, sails, rigging, furniture, provIs-
ions, and a goodIy number of hands--are
on board, and she makes no complaint
Ahead of us all is smooth sailing, queer
name to call it by-25O0 feet to the water
above the portage, which with ordinary
success will be overcome in thirteen wor-
king days. Then for a good launch and
fair start upon the father Of Lakes.
| think We shall be ready to ring the
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11

We expect quite a scene in the House
of Representatives in DAY or two
Gen. Mcconnell, of Alabama, a few DAYS
since, in the House of Representatives,
proposed to locate a Land Office some
where in his District for the convenience
of some of his constituents. A member
from Ohio Mr.. Sawyer moved to lay
the motion on the table. The following
conversation then occurred;
Mr.. McConnelI-What has become Of
my motion Mr.. Speaker!
The Speaker-It was laid on the Ia
BILE.
Mr.. McConnell-At whose instiga-
ton!
The Speaker-On motion Of the gen
tlemrn from Ohio.
MIR. McConnell-Which gentleman
Was it Sawyer!
The Speaker nodded assent.
Mr.. McConnell-la addressing Mr. Saw
yer)-Old Sausage, if you ever put your
finger in my mess again, I'll present you
with fat sausage, which will last you
for few days. { omit some hard
worls.)
The next morning General McCon-
nell was up very early, went to the mar
ket and bought very large sausage, a.
bout six inches long, and nearly as ma
ny in circumference, which he carried up
to the House of Representatives. He
laid it on his desk during the day, but
had no opportunity to dispose Of it,
Some of McCounelI's colleagues have
been trying to dissuade him fIom carry
ing out his purpose. They say it VIII
| give the Ohio man cause of offence. He
says he intends itfor that, and swears
that the first opportunity he will present
him with the sausage accompanied by the
best speech he can make on the occasion.
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
sub-Treasury and fresnry Notes.

This Administration stands before the
People i'll singular attitude. One of It's
leading meaures was avowed to be Sub
Treasury. The House af Representatives
therefore, passed a bill providing that
from October next the Government should
neither receive nor pay out anything but
Gold and Silver. And vet that same
House Of Representatives, before its mem
bers leave Washington, has passed bill
authorizing an issue af ten millions Of
Treasury Notes The Sub-Treasury
Law rejects the notes of specie-paying
Banks; but Congress authorizes an issue
of paper which does not even rest upon
specie basis The Government has
spent lis surplus. 1t has rendered the
Public Lands valueless for all the purpo-
ses of Revenue. 1t is about TO enascu-
late the Tariff. And then, to carry on
its War, it puts ''irredeemabIe paper cur
rency" afloat. Yes, while repudialing
the notes of Banks whose paper repre-
sents specie. the Government resorts to
"shin plaster promises TO pay its cred
itors
We do not see, after passing the Treas
ury Shin Plaster bill how the Senate can
have the face TO touch the Sub Treasury
abortion. Itrequires great assurance, on
the part Of the Administration, after issu-
ing paper without capital, TO say that it
will neither receive nor pay out Bank
Notes. But we suppose our Govern
ment is about to imitaIe the example Of
the Matron who, after living for years in
dependence upon her neighbors, finally
becoming the owner Of "brsss Kettle"
made proclamation that thereafter 'sshe
should neither borrow nor lend. Alb.
Journal.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
Movements ON the Rio Grande

The New Orleans "Times' ofthe 2Ist
instant embodies in its account of the late
news from the Rio Grande some informa-
ton which we have not seen in other ac-
counts, as follows:
1.-The steamer Big Hmchec reached
Camargo on the evening of the 18th,
having OH board troops and provisions
a company of the 9TH Regiment. Two
companies Of the same regiment had pre-
viously arrived on the steamboats, BroWas-
uiHe, Enterprise. and j. E. Roberts
The river was falling rapidly, and the
Rancheros were resunIing their usual oc-
equations. Col. HAYs's Rangers were
not there at that date They, however,
had been in, after making a reconnois-
sance of the country as far as Monterey.
Our informant states that it was reported
by the Rangers that thev had penetrated
to the precipitous cliffs that overhang
Monterey, when j trooper a very adven-
turous soldier named CUMMINs) reached
point overhanging the Bishops Palace,
city. The utmost activity seemed to pre-
vail among the Mexicans, who were busi-
ly employed in repairing the old fortifca-
tlons and erecting new ones. The num-
Der of troops was not ascertained, but,
from the movements observable, it was
evident they were preparing every means
of defence.
General TAYLOR is now encamped
with four regiments, (ColoneIs Walton's,
Davis's, Dakin's, and MarSs's,) with the
Alabamians, under Captain Desha, at
Buena Vista, on the borders of lake, sew
enteen miles north west OF Matamoras.
The health of the volunteers here,
with General TAYLOR, had much I'M
proved, owing to the fine air they enjoy
ed and splendid encamping ground they
occupied.
The steamer Mercer arrived at the
mouth of the Rio Grande, all safe, on the
l7th lust. There were no signs of Mexi-
can soldiery in the vicinity of Camargo.
This town is but paltry one, after all, as
regards houses and population, the for
iher hot Delng over twenty.
"Capt. WALKER had returned from
his expedition TO Monterey, and delivered
report, which is said TO be very inte-
resting one, of the state of the country
through which he passed, the halting
places, &c. There is no probability of
any opposition being made TO the advance
of the American troops between Camargo
and Monterey, and, from what could be
collected, the Mexican force concentrated
at the latter point is extremely insignifi-
cant. Nothing regarding the reported ap-
proach of Paredes with the army of re-
serve of an authentic nature has been as
certained at Headquarters, although
scouts are out in some numbers for that
purpose. Every thing however, seems
to announce that the possession of Mon
terey will be fiercely disputed, as it is,
by nature and art, one of the most power
ful strongholds in Mexico. The inhabi-
tants and soldiers are daily employed in
improving defences.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11

amendment to strike out the item for paw,
&c. of members; when
Mr.. Stewart moved to add to Mr.. Bow
Inns amendment the following additional
proviso:
find be IL further proUrded, That
the pay of members of Congress. after
the session shall have continued six
months, shall be six dollars per day, after
seven months four dollars per day, after
eight months Two dollars per day"
This was rejected.
And the proviso of Mr.. Bowlin was
then also rejected, without count.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
BANK RoBBERY.-A man went into the

BANK RoBBERY.-A man went into the
bank of the State OF New York, IN Wall
street. on Wednesday afternoon, and pre-
sented check for $1,000. The teller
took the check, and went to the book for
the purpose of comparing signatures, and
while he was gone, the man who present.
ed the check seized pile of fifty do.iar
bis living on the,counter& before the teller
had returned, made of with them, 10 the
amount of 2,5G0. There has been no
clue discovered to the bold robber. II is
almost needless 10 say that the check vas
a forgery, so that the robbeE is gully Of
double crime.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
SOLDIERS PAY.

Major-General; 1916 per month; aid
to ditto, additional pay, s3s; Brigadier
General, S246; aid to ditto, additional
pay, %; Colonel of Infantry, Sl66;
Lieutenant Colonel, Sl45; Major, sl29;
Capain, 80; first Lieutenant, S65; Adju-
tant, S33; Surgeant, sI3; Corporal, $40;
Privates, each IS; Colonel of Cavalry,
SI64; Lieutenant-Colonel; Sl02; Major.
III; Captain, s106; first and second
Lieutenants, cash $50; Adiutant, slOO;
Privates, self aud horse, $50.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
Gme's Gbangrs.

Yes, we are changed!-there is not one
Throughout the earth, from whom
Some lovely treasure hath not gone,
Ofbeauty or OF bloom:
And every year, and every day
A something bright shall pass away,
Until we reach the tomb!
But there shall fame each earthly stain,
And we shall be pure again.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11
Vol. 4.-No. 80.

starting bell by the first of August
Thermometer at 80 deg. in the shade to
day; we are anxious to get on to the lake
to get cool. Daylight from halt-past two
A. Nj. till half-past nine p. NJ. and moon
light for the balance. Beautiful even
ings.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-08-11

The Governor Of New York has rhe
Of no less shan 2,2Ss csl-
GERS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
For the Portage Sentinel
,sns.. Hams &. BATTERsoN:-

MEssas., HARRIs Il BATTERsoN:-s. W.
On The ninth of March instant, a bill was
introduced into the U. s. House of Repre-
sentai ives, the passage ofwAich into law,
would, think. be of vastly more benefit to
the people ofthis Union Than any other that
ever passed Congress. y 42s .5I
.,Itis the bili introduced by Mr.. Met CoNNELL,
Of Alabama, to grant a Homestead Of one
hundred and sixty acres Of land to every head
Of family, to be held iaaiienadle. The provis,
ion that it be held iaaliehubte. would. if adopt,
ed, prevent the land from becoming a prey TO
land sharks, and the States would probably
follow the lead, and pass laws to exempt a
homestead from forced sale for, every person
owning land. Tcxas,Sinker constitution, ex
empts 200 acres from forced sale. North
Carolina exempts so acres. Let the exemp>
tions. 20 found, and with the anticipated. pass
sage Of the bill, there would then soon be no
such thing as destitution or extreme poverty
in our country And as poverty is banished,
slavery, ignorance and crime will also be
banished. s.t, ',a,.t, ....-...,. a., ,e;t:a
Let us all unite and instruct our Repre-
sen tatives TO vote fer the land free,' as that
bill provides; or what would, I think, be bet
ter, let us petition Congress to grant forty
acres to evety person ofstwents years Old and
upward, bond and flee for theiruse and occu-
pation.A a,xO'E ~. SIM &s'ES y 81
hope you will copy thebill this week, land
that q public meeting may be called to unite
on petition for the passage of that bill, OF
some other bill equally liberal. ~ s's5
fh-j J.sEfARMoN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01

SO BRrTIsH HUMANITY. Ian old man, named
Terrence Duncan, recently died in Pennsyl-
vanias in-the s6th year Of his age, who was
born 10 Kings county, ireland. in 1850, and
receiveda liberal education 10 ,''a a.5f(e Il
.oi He was an active Patriot in the IrisR Re-
bettios in 1898, for whichhe was spprehend>
ed aad condemned to be hung, bat being man
of considerable interest was pafdoned ON con-
DITIoH OF BEING DIPRIvED OF HIS EYR eisHT,
7wArcH TO THE LASTING iNFAMY or THE Bkir-
isH GovERNMENT. (already disgrace,l by its
7mnumerabe and infamous eraeltles1 was Ac !.
,C0RDINGLT DoNR. saR laeAIt afaaga aooe 70
. The bloody history Of our North American
savages, 10 their most sanguinary times might
be challenged to match this act IN inhuman
cruelty, Wdsbing,on Times. ,.aFs ;'o5
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
marrie0.

In this village, on the 25lh ult by Rev. A
W. Bruce, MOODY D. FURRY to MELISSA
J. WRIGHT. both OF Brimfeld. ,at ,nsq
In Deer6cld, on the e6th ult., by Rev, g.
Brown, HENRY D.SMALLEY, TO SOPHRO.
MIA CEEVERLY. .sle,f .s&stH
In Aurora, on the 26, ult., BY Rev. S. M.
Burton. GEORGE STANLEY, Of fTwinsburgh.
to NANCY SHELDON, of Aurora. 4 II 81
Al the Prentiss House, in this village, on the
30th ut, by Rev. S. Gregg. WASHINGTON
T.. BURT, of Brimfield, to ELECTA D. BAB.
COCK, of franklin. ,"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
FROM Texas -Wo have advices from Calves

From TEXAS -We have adyices from Calves.
ton to the 18th instant. The u. States troops
had abandoned Corpus Christi, and taken posts
ton on the left bank of the Rio Grand Rumors
were current of an attemt OIL the part of the
Mexicans to dislodge them.s, Our gallant little
band were in high spirits, at The prospect of an
opportunity tdnleasdrs' arms with the perpetra-
tors of the horrid outrages at Goiad and the Ala
mo. Gen. Taylor had issued an order, forbidding
any one not properly attached to the army, to &C.
company the march or establish themselves near
the Rio Grande, on any pretence whatever; also
enjoining the command to pay the most scrupu.
lous regard to the resident citizens, and their
rights and occupations, These orders were print
ed in Spanish and distributed among The Mexi>
cans. ty iHAF5* %&3.& $'+& @8@@ W 8AI'
J.H. Raymond had been elected State Treos-
urer, and Benjamin Hill, Clerk Of the House.. 81
The Senate rejected the nomination of Col. v.
E Howard, as Secretaryof State, on the ground
that he was constitutionally Ineligible ..a. :,
The Legislature has a resolution before it, in
sisting on our right to the Dhole of Oregon. IA .i
Gen. Darnell, having learned that he had been
declared duly elected Lieut. Governor ofthe state,
in consequence Of defective returns. ofthe elect.
ions, announced his discrimination to decline ac>
cepting the Office, unless elected by full major
ity ofvotes. He was highly applauded. - Ohio
Statesman ,h9jlEgEg2 H7OF i4&
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
The last Of the Conventions!
The Ohio Statesman Of the Goth. inst say

The Ohl0 SLatesman OF CNe XUth inst says:
"Just as we are gong to press, we were in-
formed that the Auditor Of State had !assued
circular letters to the several county Audit
ors notifying them to meet IN convention in
this city, and with the assistance of the At
torney General. (@lqo0) proceed to some
CONSTRUCTION upon the tar lap! We are told
that several of the county Auditors have al.
/ eady arrived ThisIis certainly the richest
idea vet. However it is unfair to make light
Of the matter. The duties Of the convention
will be sufficiently arduous. We would sug-
gesf, with all due Difference, that the Legis-
lature be convened, and have all the laws OK.
plainedaat once; but let Kelley stay at home,
BY all means.g If he is suffered to continue his
assaults 5y sections, upon the Queens En>
glsh. one Attorney General is not sufficient
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
l)ieo.

In Franklin, on the 25tl ult., BRADLEY IL
AYERES, aged about 40 years. ~ ,''5
In streetsborough, on the 2lst ult., MARY
infant ]. daughter Of Linus and Sarah Smith, aged
four months and five days. .a..., ,...s@ -.
Mary, why SO quickly gone; traa ,ytasa
.a1 Transient, fading, flower of time; i s,ar
r Soon thy work on earth was doTe-@1;
Gone to seek ahappicr chine. ,.@' q
Let's mourn no more, she is not dead, Ira
81 [ler gentle spirit is only fled lg3 a#4jTj
Into the Savior's arms, 'r~ 3f' @9ru@o~g
E Il Where she enjoys perpetual bliss, ',45 '4'
!, And endless scenes Of happiness, t'%. ...,
~. Quite free from all alarms. es.a. Con-, 9,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01

owe are informed1tlat last Sunday, Mr..
Pickands made "A public confession, before part
of his former society, that he had for some tine
past, been under the influence of a delusion, i'm.
jurious in its effscts on him and others who had
embraced il; and asking forgiveness and restora>
tion to ,favoraA confidence. IA I'd aRaisi naI N
Z We hope tbisswillb caution to tlIoss who
imagine they have made, great spiritual discovers
les, not to be too rash in sdsnouncing those who
cannot see 90 far into milestone as they think
tAey do american Democrat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01
TO All Concerned.

7oq'77 no AT CeHicerned. =. p.
an, snds1.g e s ays & asPGieG o f. b q Days s
& Co., to s. Day, requests all those indebted
to the late firm, either by notcs or BOOK acount'
10 call and settle the same as soon as prac.
ticable, as it is necessary that The .'ccounts OF
the firm be settled soon. II. L. .Af.
d Marcn ), 1846. 4i'I
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01

THE Tax LAw.-We understand that the tax
law passed by the Legislature has bOen laid aside
as Of no account, but one will be forth coming,
from the hands of Auditor Wood, passed by the
auditors convenl ton now in session in this city,
As soon as the new law is printed we shall lay II
before our readers. Kelley is considerably out Of
humor at the cavalier treatment that his bill has
received at their hands. What authority these
auditors have to supercedc Alfred's bill we do
not know. but they have completely ruled il out
as budget of blunders.--Ohio Press Eh.sFt
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01

STORAGE, FORWARDING

AND. COMMISSION BUSINESS.
sTHE subscriber hereby acknowledges the
L. many fayors Of lbs friends, during bis
connection with the firmIloP Babeock e. Me-
Bride, and respectfully Informs them and the
public in general. that he will continue the
Storage, Forwarding and Commission bust:
ness ar the old stand. and respectfully soi,cits
a share ofthe business. His arrangements for
the coming season for contracting for the
transportation of property to and from the
.Eestern cities Iand on the Lakes and Canals
are equal TO any sothers in this section; and
he hopes by past experience and due atten-
teon to give full satis'factio n.gal-g5ez o-a
,a' 7ops=-s4 sd. ;'JoEN G. MCBRIDE.
Rayenna, Feby rs, l846. .gm2tats bs7S9tk
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-04-01

sa iDLsrREsslNa OceURREKce.-- John Schnell,
Frcdrick Ssnter, and George Schlarnp, of Evans,
vile. Indiana iHere all drowned on the l7ll in-
slant, in attempting to cross creek near Mt.
Vernor, in that state. Tho drowned were Ger
mans by birth, but had been citizens Of Evans
'yille< several years, and were iauch sresfccs
eds--Ohio Statesman. ~ an. a,a.. -.ie.,