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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

Some time since IwIctc Mr.. Strang letter.
in which gave him candidly the reasons
why could no longer consistently adhere
20 his pretcnSions as prophet OF God, and
furthermore requested him TO publish nv
withdrawn nj and his reply, which MIR. Strang
has NOT done. hut h1s come ont with his bull
of rxcu,nuuniC alton IN mos, ungcntlcmau-
ly and unfair manner, to blind the ewes of
fine pubGc in relation 10 his true character
and mhallowcd proceedings by trying TO
throw n shade over the character Of others.
Bat now the public may soon EXPECT his
procccjncs in fun. Ter the present. how
ever. will only SAY, that MIR. Strar., has
but some half dozen followers in Norcc, the
most respectable that Joined with him at first
having llthim since last fall in consequence
rg hi, cro,s and daring impo>licns. Hyrc-
r,rr,rr To the back numbers of the RrvciUc,
fStrauc;, raucrl VIII he seen long lis, Of
S,rau-', dclnqucntS, whose names appear
in the same way with mine, having become
disguised with his proceedings aud lett him :
and if Mr.. Straug thinks Ia strengthen his
sinking cause by such proceedings lie is
greatly in error, for when man works at
0amcy who processes to be prophet, the
world and the saints have right 70 Su>pcc,
hlm tor rogue ana thloSlCr, ana especial
" when he promises the saints an cndow-
mcnt. and then deliberately imposes mix
tire of oil end phosphorus upon their heads
ioran illumination of the Holy Ghost prom
iScd them. And it is furthermore rcaSona-
bic to suppose that man who would know
ingly and wilfully practice such n gross I'M
position, would also, maize plates. find them.
see angels, and write his own commissions.
offer these hints, MesSrS. Editors. rs but
drop in the bucket. Unfortunately lorthc
prophet Strang, these facts are ont. and it
viii require more than one TRADE from this
imp of lladcs upon me to cover up his I'M
halowcd proceedings. | have spoken
and by your favor, leave this subject for the
further discretion of the public, and sub
scribe myself, Most respectfully.
NM. SMITH,
Prophet Of the Chmh of GOT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

We have been requested to CAL the alien
zion of school directors 10 tiic following sec
ton Of the school law
Section 6s. 1t shall be the duty Of The
school directors of each schooi district, to
furnish Tie treasurer of The proper township,
by the first Monday of October next, and
hy the first Monday in October, hiennislly
male children, under the age oil twcn'y-one
years. residing within the said district
prorided, That in townships not laid oil into
districts. and in townships containing not
more than ono school district. it shall be the
duty of the treasurer Of the township, to
make such enumeration.
This duty has heretofore been too much
ncr,e ,ted by school directors. They should
reccllcct that they arc Enable for this neg
l,ct not less than $l0and not over 500, and
we are assured that so far as this township
Is concerned, at least, the fine will be Gu
forced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

HArriSrss.-Ma may boast as much rs
he pleases of his superiority over the rest Of
the animal creation, but he can never con-
vince us that he is las happy as ahog. We ne
yer saw more true felicity -amorc perfect
picture Of the oiium cum digniiGie-ther
was exhibited by philosophic old porke,
the other day. The sun came down IN
melting bcams-i, was decidedly hot day
and while every body was nearly suilo.
eating with heat. here lay our porker in the
middle of delightful puddle, RICH, on the
public square, surrounded by a large fami'
~ of shoats--- cool ms cucumber--thc pic
turc of perfectly happy
Doubtless our "ciy fathers" are human,
folks--it would be wrong downright cru
cltyto fill up that hole.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

1--WE believe all our merchants have
visited the eastern cities this summer and
fall for the purpose of laying in their supply
of goods, so that the public at large may
shortly expect considerable competition in
the way of trade at this place. In addition
TO the old firms. ono or two new houses are
about opening, of whose whereabouts the
"rrec Trader will doubtless inform the
public. as all dealers anxious TO do business
never fail to advertise,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

How much money has the editor of the
Chicago Journal made by fat jobs on the ca
nal, and how many contracts is he still intc-
rested in? And how much light would n
correct answer TO these questions throw on
that other qucstion-how much black mail
does he levy on the Chief Engineer for
whitcwashing articles?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

In our columns today will he found a
pungent article from the State Register in
relation to canal matters. We are glad this
important subject is beginning to receive at
tentioii, and that at length we may cxpec,
The lash 10 be applied to the scoundrcls that
would sink the recovering energies of state
even below their former depressed condi-
ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

every horse thief in the country is not
brought TO justice, it viii not be their fault.
1t is expected that nearly every man IN this
precinct viii become a member, so that
horse thieves had better lork cut for that
part Of the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

THE LARGEST lrr..-As an evidence of
the business prosperity Of our town, we no
tice that one Of our heaviest mercantile
firms, Messrs. IFdikcr & Hckli,g, are lay
ing the foundation for mammoth brick
building, a part Ct which will be completed
this fall. The building will be One Hundred
and Fifty feet deep, Extending from Canal
to Water street,) 7renty:tour feet wide,
and we believe three stories high. 1t will
be built of the most substantial materials,
as II is intended TO be proof against fire.
Such public spirit is worthy of all praise,
and speaks volumes for the future destiny
of our town. as the enterprising firm cree
ting this building are known TO be of the
most prudent aud safe business men in the
country and that no effort ut display is in.
tended, but that this vast amount of room,
is strictly demanded by their present and
rapidly increasing business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

WiscoSsiS ELEcrios.--Tweady, whig
is elected delegate 10 congress over Moses
NJ. Strong, democrat. Territory generally
gone wing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

Three new stores in Ottawa drug store
just opened by Mr.. Hunter, next to G. l..
Thompson's; dry goods store just open
ing next 10 Buchanan s Eichelbergcr's tai
Tor shop; and another in Mr.. Woods build
ing, the old "Ottawa Market" stand. OF
tawa is going 10 be srea, city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

IloRsr THIEVES Lock Orr Nearly &c
ty names were enrolled on Saturday last
from Grafton precinct, in this county, TO the
ola Sale County Vigilant Society" The
right spirit is awake in this precinct, ami if
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

by electing the following officers TO serve
until the regular election in November next,
viz
ELMER BALDWIN, President.
EDWIN s. LELAND, Wee President.
JOHN lIISE,
4 EDWIN HOLLANDS.
SAMUEL D. GRIDLEY. Sec. & Treas.
Nearly One Hundred ani Fifty members
were enrolled. and as many dollars paid
into the hands of the Treasurer ready for
use. vet not more than quarter Of the pre-
cincts were heard from. 1t is believed that
before the end Of this month that at least
-Four Hundred members viii be enrolled.
The members Of the society are 10 meet IN
their respective precincts on saturday the
9th inst, to select fire compcten; persons to
serve as Riders, and report the same TO
the Directors.
Persons wishing to become members can
do so by calling on either Of the committee
heretofore announced, or by applying 10 the
Treasurer. 10 constitute membership.
requires signing the constitution and the
payment at the same time Of One Dollar.
CONSIDERING how much labor II must have
cost him, we hope every body will be libc.
raj enough to concedc that the editor Of the
Chicago Commercial idrsriiaer. in his paper
of Wednesday, is very severe on us and Col.
Oakley. 1t is, doubtless, fortunate that
Col. Oakley is out of the state, for he could
never survive this ebution olive must be
permitted to say, without meaning pur-
very low Dutch. As for ourselves, we are
free to confess that the more we have found
out about this notable man, the less we have
learned to fear him. Indeed, we are per-
suaded, he is one Of the most inoiIenSivc
men in the world. Like good Uncle Toby,
he years ago mounted hobby horse, 70
which he has ever since cluns with the te-
nacity CT wood tick and although on his
favorite themes he can talk lucidly, learned
ly, and terrifcally, as Toby could about his
Qualifications" put him on any other sub
ject, and his mighty intellect is at once OBJ
fIscatcd and befogged. twas sorry spe-
culation in the Chicago clique TO buy up this
poor thing to abuse Col. Oakley and his
friends-they made much Letter bargain
when they bought Dick Wilson-and if n
kindly feeling aciuates them, they will now
let Dutch drop canal matters, and rcmount
his hobby horse, aud continue TO cnlighten
the world OH those novel and thrilling sub
iects, "Banks," Manufactures, and 81
Protective Tariff"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

THE 1HrSo ExrLAtSrp.-OurPe Peruvian
friend explains the matter fhis having ..iivc
rair Of pantaloons" by stating that he got
them before he became editor. In the Is
months since then he has had bu, one pair,
which were 0iuea to him--,he lucky dog.
He depends for his next pair upon his non.
pa,inr .bscribrrs. Dlcsshis simplicity!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

HEAVY FAiLuRr.-The extensive house
or Prime, Ward & Co. in New York has
stopped payment, sowing to recon, failures
cf some Of their correspondents in Europe -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

The public revenue viii be diminished, the
bondholdcrS will lie out of their dividends,
and the people will be deprived OF an outlet
10 market.
From the commercial article Of the July
number oifhc Democratic Review. we eN-
tract the following upon this subject:
The Illinois canal has been greatly de-
laycd through the organization Of the board
of trustees. by law, the boudhuldcrs were
10 appoint two. and the state one. Under
this law, David Lcavitt, esq, President of
the American Exchange BaS>. in y. York e.
and Capt. Swift, Of the army, were appoint
ed 10y the b0uihollcrs; and Gen. Fry. hy
;hC state. The two first named gentleman
voted themselves salaries OF 900, each.
per auunm. MIR. Lcaviu received the mon
Cy subscribed. and held, at times, S,jDDW0,
On which, no interest was allowed. Under
these circumstances. the canal progressed
very slowly, and not at al to the Sa,i>lac-
tion of the citizens of Illinois. Recently,
Cul. ChaS. Oakley has been appointed COM
missioner for the state. and the work viii
be more efficiently conducted and probably
opened in the spring of 1878. The utility of
paying two trustees 5000 pCrannum. each,
for not only doing nothing, but absolutely
rctarding the work 10y their continued alb
>encc and neglect, i much TO he doubted.
The foreign bondholdcrS have trilcd with
their own interest in the matter. The abu
SEES that have crept in viii go far to prevent
any new taxes being levied in Illinois FOR
their benefit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

The National Era, an abolition papcrpub-
lished at Washington City, and which we
believe is regarded as fair cxponant of the
views Of that party, has some views in re-
gard to the Mexican war which have at
least the merit Of novelty. II urges, with
arguments as plenty as bnckberries, that
as soon as Gen. Scott shall have taken the
city of Mexico, instead Of cndeavoring to
conclude peace, IN offer shall be made 10
all the Mexican States having sufficient pop
ulalion, 10 receive them into our Union on
an equal footing with the rest of the United
States. Thus all Mexico, il thinks, nigh,
in short time be pcaceably dnnered, and
as these states are now free from slavery
they would come into the Union free from
the curse, and would be so much of an ac-
cession TO the free territory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17
OTTAWA, Sept. l6, 1917.

VTTNWN, NCVI' 10, fV'''
NeRrs. Eiiiors-In perusing your paper
of the ld inst. find reference is made to the
vorec Revcillc, aud thinking the subject, SO
far as my own name is mentioned, might
lead to ,aLe impressions, take the oppor'
,aniy 10 correct the public mind in the mat
ter.
The facts, Mcssrs. editors, arc these
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17
r,s,llc County Vici!ant Society.

This association met at the Court HOUSE
in this place on Saturday last, and organlzec
by electing the following officers to serve
until the regular election in November next,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

CENTRAL AMERIcA.-The president orthc
republic Of Honduras has issued fiery ad-
dress calling on the states of Central Amer
lea to MD the Mexcans in their contest with
the United States. Two Generals of Divis.
ion Of the army of Honduras have also put
forth an address in which they express their
willingness TO march to the aid of Mexico
so soon as they shall receive orders and the
necessary means. Terrible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-17

DDuoCRATIC GAIN N RHoDE ISLAND
1t a special election in Rhode Island, ON
the first inst, for Member Of Congress in
the place of Samuel \. Arnold, whig. b. b.
ThurSton. democrat, las been elected by a
handsome majority, This is an uncvpec-
ted gain.
Slight frost few nights since, but vcgc-
tation received no injury.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
MORTGAGE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the pay ment
LOO certain moneys, principal and terest, due
upon certain ind"nture of mortgage, made nd
executed by Patrick NJ kenna and Catharine his
wife. OF the town of Southport, county of Racine,
and Territory OF Wisconsin,. TO William Ii. Haw-
kins, of the county of Kane, and State of Illinois,
bearing date the twenty fifth day of October, in
the year OF our Lord one thousand ei ght hundred
and forty-slx, and duly recorded in The office of
Register of Deeds OF Racine county aforesaid, on
the 9th day Of October, 1896 at half past one
clock, Z. NJ, Of said day, ii Volume + of
Mortgages, on pages 449 and $50, and on which
said Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the
day OF the date OF this nuiice, the of two hun
dred and twelve collars and twenty cents (S2I2
2O), Now, therefore no suit having been com
menced at law, for the recovery Of said money or
any part thereof so secured by said Mortgage
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue
of power OF sale contained in said Mortgage,
and In pursuance Of the statute IN such case made
and provided, will be sold at Public Auction or
Vendue TO the highest bidder, a! the Mansion
House now kept by Nicholas Ehe, in Southport,
Racine county Aforesaid, on Thursday the lth
day OF November, 547, at ten clock 10 lie fore
noon OF that day the premises described in said
Mortgage, to satisfy and discharge said prncp pal
sum, and the interest which may thea be due
thereon, together with the costs aud charges o,
such yendue and sale to witt
g All OF the following described premises, stu
ale, lying and being IN the county OF Racine and
Territory OF Wisconsin, and ia the sou,h ward of
the villa &c OF Southport, in the county and terrific
ry above mentioned lying and being upon the
south west quarter Of section thirty two (32) and
described as follows, to w.t. The west half ei tho
west halt Of lots No. one % and eight (o), being
the west thirty three feet OF said lots, and eight
rods g. north ald SOUTH" or much thereof as
shall be necessary satisfy the said sum- with the
interest and costs and charges OF sale, &c.
Dated at Southport. August 5, IS47-3mn7
WILLIAM II HAWKINS, Mortgage.
j. T. HILDRETH, Attorney.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

DY virtue OF two writs of fieri facias, TO me d.
ID rected, have levied upon and seized the fol-
lowing described property, which | will expose 10
public sale at the CIy Hotel in Southport, on
Saturday the 23l day OF October next, at one
o'clock, p M.-namely,
y Lot OF Land, commencing at the north west
corner OF land here loore decided 10 John Melville,
IN lot one - in block forty five (45) in the south
ward OF the village of Southport, ard running
thence on The north line of sad block westerly to
land heretofore owned by Porter b. FL ster, fifty
(50) feet; thence souherly on said Fosters east
line 10 ne south line OF said lot; thence on said
south line eastery TO the place of beginning, be-
ing NE LOT decided by J. X. Spring.
Also, an undivided interest in lot eight (S)
block twelve U2} e Or sec. thirty one (@l) town
two e. IL range twenty three (23l e, and half
lot FIVE 90 b'ocA forty one (4I) in same or sec. t
and r. Lot i've 90 block thirteen (l3) same Or
sec. and lot seveH % block thirty one (3l) same
ar &c. and lot seven "a block forty seven (47)
same or sec, and also undivided third of lot
three (3) block six (O) OF half sec. thirty two
L3@ town TWO ~ n twenty three 1881 call
in souhpolt. And hi of S " or sec. one RI t
one Il n twenty two [22l e. Also forty iour
(44) by fifty $50 eei side Of lot sixteen l6]
e or sec seventy one al n twenty three east.
Also, all that certain piece, parcel or lot of and
lying and being on the II Or Of sec. thirty one
Isl town two q twenty three (23) e. the
same being in the north ward of the village Of
Southport, and known and described as follows,
- Wit: commencing on west line OF block eighty
seven 1871, seventy f70) feet from The W cor
ner OF SAID b!och-;hence running seventy l10]
feet-hence parallel with line to The centre OF
Pike creek-ihence seveaty [70] teet-thence
w 10 the place OF be ginning, and known |. Two
(2) Of said block eighty seven 1871 according TO
a 81 vey of said block by j. Lothrop, IN the sum
mer OF A. d. lo45-togeiher with house, &c,
excepting and reserving the street as laid out on
said map and now fenced.
WILLIAM STRONG. jr. Sheriff.
Southport, Sept. lo-nl26ns
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
MARRIED.

At the American Temperance House,
Chicago, on Monday morning, Sept. Goth,
by Rev. r. w. Patterson, MR.. EDWARD
Balm of Southport, to MISS HARRIET
NJ. BROCKETT of Grand River, Mich.
In the city of Milwaukee, on the 10th
inst, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Henri, of the
Catholic Church, HENRY X. WHITE,
Esq, attorney at law, to Miss THERESA
JOSEPHINE, eldest daughter of the Hon.
Solomon Juneau, all of the same place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

Patrick Harkin, rs. William Miller and William
Miller, jr.-Beio J. TreadwelI, J. p
NOTICE is given 10 the above defendants that
/ = an attachment has been issued against him
at the instance of the Plaintiff by f. Treadwell, a
Justice Of the Peace in and for The town OF South
port Racine county, w. 1.-THE writ being
returnable on the first day Of October ne xt, Now
unless you, the said Defendants be and appear be-
fore the aforesaid Justice, at his Office on the day
aforesaid, Judgment will be rendered against you,
and your property, levied on by attachment sold to
pay SAID judgment and the costs.
PATRICK HARKIN.
S'outi nor. AuclIst 81
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

u TnE Subscriber has nm agency from the
New York Canton Tea Company, whose adyer.
tIsement appears above. and is now ready to sup.
ply the citizens ofSouthpor and vicinity with the
very choices article in The line of Teas. He has
on hand an excellent assortment, comprising the
best above advertised. L. +. PARSONS
u Call at The store one door we OF Shaspearo
saloon, Southport, where msy be found, in connec-
ton with the assortment of Teas, GROCERIES
Of all kinds, which will be sold as Cheap 81 the
Cheapest
Sept Is, IG4@-tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
THE MARKETS.

The grain market of our town is active, several
thousand bushels being the average receipts. The
prices will be found in our table
Chicago Sept. Is 1S47.-lhere was less wheat
in market to day--no change in prices, GOaSO are
extreme rates for winter and spring The receipts
for the past week estimated at 10000 bushels.
Freghs have not yet advanced.
Buffalo Sept 16-There yas a fair demand for
wheat, and SlaSlO3 seems to be the asking rates
for new superior qualities. The only sale which
fell under our notice was $40 bu new Chicago at
9Dc Corn continues in fair request, and we notice
the sale of 1900 bu. mixed at 4Oc. Mess Pork
moves off at Sl5--clear at SIC, and no. 2 at ID
Lard is in good request, and sales have been made
this morning at 94a10.-[Buf Com.
SOUTHPORT PRICES CURRENT,
PREPARED FOR TIE TELEGRAPH, AND Contracted
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
.4DIJNI.STR4TOR'.s .S.4LE.

TN the matter of the estate OF John Stckell decd.
l. The undersigned, administrator OF the estate
of the above named John S ehle, deed, having
been duly authorized by an order of the Probate
Court in and for The County oil Racine, to sell the
real estate of the above named deceased, will sell
at Pabc Auction on the premises, at the dwelling
house Of Joha Pnney, in the town of Bristol on
the 23d day of September, A. ID. I847, at ten O.
clock, A. NJ. Of said day, the following property.
to witt The south west quarter of the south west
quar'er of section No twenty eight (28), and the
south east quarter of the south east quarter of Sec
ton No. twenty nine (29) in township No. one
O. north of range twenty one (2l east contain
ing forty Acres OF Land in each parcel according
to government survey, more or less.
Terms Of sale-Cash down.
SAMUEL CtRIIss, Admir-.
An
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES,, CRocKERY
Take Notice,

THE copar nersaip here osore existing under
l. lbe firm o. Bentley * lewis. aas been NV
.oa'ly dissolved; therefore all who have uase-. ed
accounts hag are aow dae, are requested 10 ca q
and sette them Immediately. The business wil
be continued al the old stand Icorner o. main ST.
and market SQUARED under The firm OF
4. LEWIS * CO.
Who have been receiving vi hin few DAYS pas
a large assortment OF DRY GOODS. GROCER.
les, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, sc. sc,
suited 10 the wants Of this market. which they
fatt,r themselves they Will be able to sell al
prices which viii no, tail TO please. Call and see
Southport, June 81, 1877.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
j. r.. EDU.ARDS &. Co.

LAVE just received and opened, in the Saloon
Il Buildings, on Clark street a very extensive and
well selected assortment of new and fashionable
JEU'ELRY,
consisting of Cameo Pins and Bracelets, Stone and
Mourning ms and Bracelets, Finger Rings of all
kinds, Gold Guard, Fob and Vest Chains &c &c
Gold and SiiUer LeUer e. Lapine Umches;
Day, 30 HoUR AND ALARM BRASS CLOCKS.
Gold and sil' er pens and pencils gold silver Ger
man silver and steel spectacles razors knives scs-
sors, steel beads, &c, &c.
Girandoles, Lamps, Plated and Britannia Casters;
best Britannia ware thermometers, telescopes, &C
cordions, writing cases; TOOTH hair and clothes
brushes; chess board and men.
The trade supplied with watch materials at New
York prices.
Clocks, Watches and Jewelry made, repaired and
warranted 10 be done in the best manner
Cash paid for old gold and silver
Chicago. July. IS47-n3Ssm3