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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
GLEANINGS.

IxnoaAsr PASSIONS AT Bosrox.--In lii.
| tie over two months seven thousand four hun.
drsd and thirty eight passengers NEARLY all Of
whom are emigrants) have arrived at Boston.
The NEW srEAxKns-The New Workers are
building line of Steamers. The George WasA
ington is now her first trip to Bremen; her ton
mage is 2,2OO. The United States will be 800
tons larger She is to have four wrought iron,
boilers; two side-levcr marine engines, Of eighth
inch cylinder. and nine feet stroke, with iron
water wheels, each of more power than one tovs
and horses. Her beam Is 81 feet long, the iron
head weighs 3 or tons. Every part Of the ma.
chine Is made IN the most perfec manner And
so il ought to be- We would wing mess.
engers Of peace with the utmost power of speed
and make whatever rivits tn human family to.
gsthcr type Of perfect skill.
The George Washington cost 100000; the
United States, $4,000.
A BIG sED--AND IRON AT THAT The bed
plate for the New York Atlantic Steamer.
United States employed fifty sixty Inen, with
three cupOla furnaces, and took them few MIN
utes over three hours to cast It. They melted
% tons of metal; the casting weighea 81 tons,
or $4,000 lbs. The red-hot melted metal was
poured into kettle of near ton each by suta.
bic ladies'; a couple Of receivers were placed at
the ends Of the castings which measured % feet
by &, and the contents Of the huge kettles were
poured into them, by the aid of an enormous
crane, and block and tackle, charcoal in guam
titles being thrown on the SUFFICE to keep up
the intense heat there. When the receivers had,
each, Is tons of melted metal In them, lever
was raised, and the liquid cast-iron ran In two
streams into the prepared mould, and the enor-
nous bed.plate took instant shape-wa. made,
LAND SALEs.--The Green Bay Adv ocate con-
trasts the sale Of public lands last year and this
for May:
2s.s4s 81 s35,O6l 70
le47. ls41.
Acres............32,6 6i 20 Sio,s3O So
Consolation.
Selfish CONSIDERS are We at the best
Philosophy, Religion, still we cry,
Hiding beneath each sounding phrase
Our hollow ness of heart. We scatter words
| As they were seeds upon the spirited waste,
| Andlook for sudden fruit True sorrows balm
| Lies in the moisture of aver,ed eyes;
In loves sweet ministrations worked unseen,
| But alb not long unfet.
The ERKoR.-Oh the vanity, the folly. which
leads ering mortas TO believe themselves the VIC
tins of destiny belief SO subversive OF the
courage and principle which enable to resis,
adversely. No, conduct il Fate, and had
paused to reflect on the trials Of my life.
should have found that all of them had origina-
ted in some fault of my own.
New loRk ELEcrIoN.-The Albany Evening
Journal gives all the counties in the State, ex-
cept three-Broome, Livingston, Oswego. The
vote for Judges of the court Of appeals is
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03


This amount Of export employed 10 steam
boats, Il propellers, &c brigs, and 100 schooners
H'ii5 tons Of shipping, making during the
year 2.719 arrivals and departures. This Is ex-
'lusiye of the number of vessels employed In the
lumber trade, which that year made over 1000
arrivals and departures. These vessels thus
brought to Chicago and market:
PAPA ,299 feet of lumber,
s,35i 900 do shingles,
zoos, 500 do lath,
1880 do square timber,
1890 pieces slaves,
~ 900 pickets.
The total value Of imports, during that year
Vas over 100000.
There are ~ or 90 large warehouses in Chi
ago. with Il capacity for 100000 bushels of
grain, which the present season has not entirely
aiken up, in consequence of short crops, and
he low prices of last fall, which kept the grain
n the country.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
NEW GROCERIES.
II. o WLE R, agent,
= aIII (. I

XXTOULD respectfully inform the cilizens
w of Ravenna aRd its vicinity that he has
Just received large and splendid assortment
Of Groceries, such as Tea, Tobacco, Spices
of ak kinds, Lemons aud Lemon syrup,
Oranges, West India Pepper sauce, Sarsapa-
rllla syrup, most kinds Of Liquors, for sick
ness, Candies. Raisins, Starch, Indigo, Cam
phor, Stoughton's Bitters, Ground Mustard !.
Castor OIL. Garden seeds, Lead, Nuts Of all
kinds, Copperas, Rosin, Alum, Shoes, Pms.
Needles, Combs, Yankee Notions Of all
kinds and in fact every article usually kept
in Grocery Stores.
He would briefly state tha: notwithstand-
ing the "pnfs and s,cells' of older and lnrger
establishments, he can and will sell Groce-
ries cheaper than any other establishment in
Ravenna-if you don't believe it call at my
stand on the East side Of the street, little
south of the Court House, and examine for
yourselves. "
N. B.-I also keep 90 hand and for sale
the celebrated medicine called "THR Worm
DESTROYER" This is the most efectual
medicine Tor the destruction Of worms that
has ever been known as all who have used
it can testify. A. FOWLER.
Ravenna, May II, l847. l02.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
Latest and important from Mexico.

We received the following impo rtant
news from Mexico by this Wednesday,
mornings mail: 80 Il.
PHrLADELPHrA, June %, 10h A. M.
The steamer Day, which arrived at
NewOrleans on the 2lst, brings news from
Vera Cruz to the 18th inst. . - z-ss
An attack was expected upon Tampico
by the Mexicans. 1t is reported that Is, 600
were in the vicinity Of that city.
Some demonstrations had already been
made. The outposts were driven in.
Information had been received at Vera
Cruz that Generals Scott and Worth, with
the main body of the army, were advancing
upon Rio Frio, without any appearance Of
opposition. The report states that they
were met by q deputation from the Capital,
with propositions for Peace. We cannot
learn the exact tenor of the propositions
said to have been made. - ......
General Scott, refused to accept them,
and declared his determination to push on
towards the Capitol. 1t was thought, how
ever, that the General would make some
concessions before marching.-Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
OHIO STATESMAN.
FOR THE GAMPAfGN.

We shall furnish a Campaign Statesman
to all who may desire-it, from the tenth of
july next to the frst of November, at. the
following prices, always III advance.>
Single copy 50 CITE.
Seven copies S3 90
Twelve ) to one Post Office 90
Twentv q" s. 90
Democrats of Ohio, most important
campaign is spproaching-one not less in it's
consequences upon the future than any that
has preceded it,; and in reply to number Of
letters in reference to campalgn paper, we
offer the Ohio Statesman, tWeekly,) on the
above terms, until the first of November
next. This will give regular paper, after
the election, up to the first Of November.
Never was there time in our history
when newspaper was Of greater: interest or
more important to be in the hands of all,
And we shall not only devote our columns
to the ordinary politics of the state and of
the nation, but the exciting scenes of the
war. and the extraordinary course of those
leagued with the enemy, will be detailed at
full length The scenes passing before Us
eyerywhere--in Europe and America-are of
the highest moment to republican people;
they all hang upon the progress of free senti
ment, free trade, and equality of rights
Democrats, on you rests the noble work of
carrying them thro' to successful standard.
For while our opponents are continually
protesting to be republicans, they never fail
to throw stumbling blocks in the way of oil
progress to republican doctrines. While
they pro fess to love their country, they never
fail to aid the enemy in all our struggles
with foreign foe. Democrats.you have not
only duty to perform iHahe tented sfeld. but
one of equal importance arhome. s.
Let the friends of Mexico obtain triumph
at your elections, and where is the honor or
safety Of our government To you, then.
at home, Democrats, a labor is TO be perform
ed, not less iaaportant to the future than IA
the field of the soldier. In fact their sup
port and honor depend upon our action here.
Are we ready, then. to do Our part? Shall
fhe patriotic soldier in the field Of death, be
disg, aced by our maciion? Let it not be said
to our reproach. >
T For convenience, names as soon as
received, will be entered upon our list, and
papers forwarded at once.
s. MEDARY.
~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

Look ont for the Engine
WHILE THE BELL RINGS,
all ABOARD THAT ARE GOING.
Passengers that hdUe not paid their
fare wiH please call at the Captains
office. Loaded Nth Clothing for the
Stone Store, Ravenna
GREAT ARRIVAL OF
Ready .MGde CI0tkissg at D.4 Y@S
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH.
lexcept some wet at Beaver.) All descrip-
tiops of Clothing, Coats, Coates and Sacks
of most every Kind of Goods and aid prices
from lss. to l2 dollars.
PantaIoons of al most every description,
from 8 to $8.
goo Vests, Satin, Silk. Velvet, Bom6azine,
Alpacta, Marsailes, Valencia, &c. from IS.
to dollas.
C'oaks and Over Costs all Of which will
be sold cheap. 81.
Ravenna, May, fS47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

lame as '.pusillanimous" one. of the
brightest achievements Of the war-the
taking of Vera Cruz. How it has acted
in Mexico. is shown in the language of
the Mexican Diaro, proclaiming lone
entire party" here in the interest oil
Mexico; it is shown in the recent ad-
dress of the clergy ofsan Luis Potosi,
which reads like an echo of the defam.
alton of helederal press; it is shown
even in the proclamation of General
cott,having for one ofitsleading objects
10 disabuse :he Mexican mind of the
fatal delusions which federal raving has
excited; and, most of all. it is shown in
the blind infatua,ion Of Mexico putting
off the day of peace, and rushing into a
guerrilla war,in her weakness. s.uuder the
vain hope that fede ralism will. ere long
be strong enough to Withdraw our
troops in failure and shame.
And now, upon this view of the two
parties-of their position, their princi
pies, and their course-we put it TO ev.
cry true-hearted man in the country
which is the party of patriotism-wnich
is the party Of our national prosperity
which is the party of our national re-
nown? which party has deserved the
voice and the vote Of every no nest pat
riot? Is it the party that has thus upheld
the cause OF the country. or is the party
by which that sacred cause h as been
thus cried down and DETAINED?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
BOOT e. SHOE STORE.

THE subscribers would respectfully in>
l. form the citizens Of Ravanha and it's vi
cinity hat they have taken the shop formerly
occupied by WIN. Gardner and recently by
Titus & johnson at the sign Of the gill boot
for the purpose of carrying on the Boot &
Shoe business in all its branches, apd in the
most approved French & English styles.
Gentlemen's fine Boots g. Shoes, | aides
Caters, Half Caters, Morocco Buskins and
Slippers, and Children's Shoes kept constant
ly on hand, and made to order at shurt no.
tice and on the most reasonable terms.
A share Of patronage is respectfully solicit
ed. ]. A. DONALDSON,
WIN M. JOHNSON.
Ravenna. May 5th, i847.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
TAILO ING .

VNHE subscriber would respectfully an
l. nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and
vicinity. that he has commenced the
TAILORING BUSINESS
few doors east of the Post Ofie, ovsr C.. A,
Pi.kin's Tin Shop, where he is prepared to
do all workin his line on the shortest notice
and in the latestfashion, and ho pes by strict
attention to business to receive LIBERAL share
of public patronage.
Cutting done to order and on The shortest
notice. JOSEPH ALCORN.
Rayenna. June 9Th, 1847. 96tf. :
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
3. A. GILLETT g. Co..

"AFE been anxiously waiting for some
Il IL time the arrival Of their Goods-but
as yet they have not received them all. CIV
ing as they suppose to the arrival in Tin,
nic1m Of large Quantities Of B randy and Dry
Goods Boxes filled with Cotton Sheellngs.
which may have prevented all their Goods
from making their appearance in this nice
little Town. where every day t he Public
Square is covered with Teams, loaded with
men, women and children, bound for the s
Cash and Ready Pay Store,
where will be found already the best and
cheapest assortment of every kind Of Goods
necessary to meet the demands of the cons
munity. ever offered to the citizens of Portage
County. unnecessary to 60 into detail
at this time, but one thing is certain, we
will buy all kinds of Pro- duce and pay as
much as our nsfghbors and sell Go ods at less
prices whether above or below costs
LIVE and LETsLITE," is the motto.
Rayenna, June Z. 847. -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
Great Restorative Remedy!
Or. EASTMAN'S
: ELIXIR OF: HEALTH.

EyIFTEEN years. experience, together With
IL the testimony of thousands who have reall.
zod its poyer over disease, has proven this mcdi.
cine 10 be the most valuable Vegata5ie OompoGnd
in the known world, for the cure of the following
symptoms apd complaints viz:-Dyspcpsia, liver
affections. nervous diseases. sick hoad ache, bill
GUS habits; Jaundice, bilious diarrhHa, loss OF
appetite, debility weakness. pains aud giddness
IN the head, palpitqtion of the heart, pains in the
side, stomach or shoulders, langour, shortness Of
BREATH sour stomach, water b,ash, or splitting of
food nausea or sick stomach, oppression from
food. heart burn. melancholy, disturbed or unre-
freshng sleep, unpleasant taste in tho mouth.
furred tongue. costiveness, sc. For all of which
tho ELirir Of Health, may be relied upon as safe
certain and speedy cure.
AS preventive to disease the Elixir of Health
has not its equal in the so0rId and it is especially
recommended to persons residing in siekly locali.
ties. BY its timely use you will find it sure
preventive to ague fever. bilious fevers, and all
other diseases peculiar to low, fiat or marshy
countries. 1t has stood the test for fifteen years
and its increasing popularity and usefulness TO.
gether with the concurring testimony Of many
eminent physicians, and oAher respectable citizens
throughout the whole country ought to be sufi.
cient guarantee to every ono afflicted with the
foregoing complaints. Thousands Of certificates
might be given to provo that the Elixir Of Health
is a medicine Of moro than ordinory merit. Ths
certificates of some ofthe most respectable physic
ians in the country are given, dceming other
unnecessary.
Sec that each wrapper has the written signature
of"H. EASTMAN" upon it. as none other ca,
be genuine. May l9, lsl7.
Agent ISAAC SWIFT, Ravcnna.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
Hold Your HOrses-!
= FOR STILL THEY COME, r
Not the Mexicans,
Baxt More .VesU Go ds


-:@ AT THE STONE STORE.
EXTRAORDINARY Rush and Terrible
II Excitement in 'Finnicum about Dry
Goods Bores, Brandy Wool, Wheat, SIC.
"Keep Koot," Gentlemen! Do not get ex-
cited for New Goods still arrive and go off
fast at the STONE STORE.
10 Tons more of New Goods just Reed.
consisting Of Dry Goods Boxes filled with
Fancy Dress Goods as well as the Staples,
Hardware, Iron, Steel, &c. all Of whic b are
selling at very low prices-equally as lou
as our neighbors ,oho say they sell cheaper
than any one else. We say we can and will
sell as cheap as any one: and let it be dis
tinctly understood that Goods OF all kinds
can be bought at q,
DAY'S STONE STORE
as low as at any other place in the city of
Tinnicum.
Ravenna, June Is, I847. =
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= =. p From the Washington Union. =
Position of two Parties Contrast

Never since the federal constitution
was adopied-not even in the war OF
fSfQ-have the positions and lnf1u
eences Of the Two great antagonist prin-
ciples and. parties Of democracy and
sfedcralism ia this country been more
s.rikingly in contrast than at the pre-
sent moment. - s'is-f.a's:
This IS true Of our domestic policy.
The two great treasures OF our home
policy-the one commercial, and the
sather financial--lhe tariff for revenue.
and The divorce Of bank and State
sbo,I, measures Of cardinal moment for
which, the democracy have SO long la.
bored. ace in full and triumphant oper-
ation. Il is part of the glory OF the
nrexcnt administration 10 have placed
Them on an impregnable basis. and TO
have Incorporated them permanently
into the political system .of the country.
Under their combined operation, sthe
unrivaIled prosperity Of seuery great
snstionalinterest among US has become
. the wonder and admiration Of the
world. They have opened wide TO Us
Tho golden opportunity Of profiting 10
Isshe worry utm ost by the disasters which
ehaye be.allen the nations Of Europe:
ehilc, iiarmcnizing with the advancing
1bfris ofthc age, they have placed ouf
EShhiry in the very vanguard Of the
.tr6as march Of Legislative improve.
ssa4Ri. and al the same tiule they.. have.
enabled our country, with the least
possible artificial restriction, to. minister
from the cxaberant bosom of her own
.f.rtiiify. to the exhaustion and famine
of other lands. To the triumph Of the
democratic commercial policy among
.s,s. i is in no small measure owing tha:
America has become the benefactress
.of tho world g.
And what il the party position OF
federalisn, before this grand result!
Federalism has steadily denounced it,
and reyiled il, and thought to croak il
down. When the boldly conceived
and comprehensive measures which
/, HAZE led to this state of things were
-sres brought forward, the shrill tongues
of the fedora. press, and the deop tones
of federal oratory. joined in chorus te
summon the people to behold the en-.
.scaaent of the great National Ruin
Firse the treasury was 10 be bankrupt
ed. n 4 4ime Of warl Then, the indus
s Try otshe country was at one iell swoop
siobe corrup.ly sacrificed BY the men
IN pewer 70 the 'cuPla,ly o. Eng anu
Then, the haraiae ana 'ae IS space were ae
70 fall useless from tue paisla nana l1si...s, y
zlabors and The crash OF the wafer s Wlieei ,el
sssfhe roar OF the furnace, aud Inc ciane
asof1he anyil were tos,sound no more:
And behold the result Wheat sells fol
.isuo aolars a btsshel. Iron and coal aafe {
r,4t ;n,u nr;ncelv fortunes for the pro
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

u The result of the battle of Cerro
Gordo has shown how much more reliable
.in.time of war are wooden legs than flesh
and blood ones. While Santa Annals live
leg ran away, the wooden one was firm to
the last.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

TTAS JUST RECEIVED a
IL large stock of Drug gs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, and
Groceries. Consisting in part,
OF the following articles:
Exits. a variety, an assort-
men, Of Glass Ware. QuiLine
and M orphine, Spatulas, Scales
and Weights, Pills and Patent
Medicines of eyefv descriptiop.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
NEW GOODS
AT THE STONE STORE.

g DAY has been receiving for Abe last
y. Ten days large Stock of
Spring and summer. Goods
selected since the reduction Of Prices in the
city and will be sold accordingly. He would
say to his old customers and all in want Of
Goods that his assortment Of all kinds of
Goods will be found much larger than here
tofore and will be sold as lo'v as at any
Store in this Village or any other. Call and
see for yourselves.
Ravenna, May gath, I847,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
@ The County Commissioners of Guy

Ts The County Commissioners of Guy
ahoga county have erected new township,
under the name Of East Cleveland, COM
posed Of a small portion Of Newburg, and
oil Of the old township of Cleveland, save
the city and ten acre lots. Efforts are
making for the establishment of n Post Of.
fee in the new township. q
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

F The Federal papers are reviling the
administration because several of our most
brilliant victories over the Mexicans, were
gained on Sunday. Their attempt to draw
the cloak Of religion over their sympathy
for the enemy, is perfectly understood
They could never forgive the Hero of New
Orleans for flogging their British allies on
Sunday, .H sH
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

Eestus w. HIll's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
In scrlber has been appointed and qualified
as Administrator on The Estate of Festus
w. Hill late of Portage County. deceased.
LUTHER. DAY.
Rayenna, June %, 1845. Swl09.
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Deatbs.

NoNNoOoooONo.oNo1NoO opNNN0na4V-oOoONC-0
In Ravenna, on the 25th inst, ABIGAIL Ell
LEN, daughter of julius andAbigail c .Hotchkiss;
aged years and months
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
Ground Oil Meal.

~ ROUND Oil Meal constantly on hai .
NJ for sale, or we will exchange for o.
on the most favorable terms, at onr Oil mil
j. T. q. N. WHl7TLESEfs
Campbells Port, JANUARY s5, 1917. u.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

CrotonA Oil, Otto Roses, Jujube Paste, Ext.
Lemon, Orange Water, Soaps, Canary seed.
Glue, Gums, :Shellac, Copal, &C.. Brushes,
Paint, III air and Varnish. French Leaf. Gold
Leaf and Bronze, Sand Paper, Glue and Japan,
White Lead, Red Lead and Litherage, Ver-
million, Drop Black and Lampblack. Old
Linseed Oil, Snuff and Tobacco, Black Tea,
so &C mt Tea, Crushed Sugar, Rice, &c. &c.
which are to be- sold low ter cash, at the
sign OF the Golden Mortar.
Ravenna, June l6, 1847. LOT
MAILS AND GLASS.-McCully's Glass
IN assorted size. Pittsburgh and Eastern
Nails at G1LLETTS.
June is.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30
Ravenn a II us g.

IL av q n n a II O u o e.
TlHE subscriber has taken the tavern
l. stand, formerly occupied by JAMES II:
Sroops, situated on the south east corner OF
the public square in this village, where he
will at all times be ready to entertain travel
lers, and those who may favor him with their
custom, in the best style in my power.
will make every exertion to render the g. Ra-
venna House," one of the best stopping places
necessary accommodations well provided.
LIVERY SrABLB.-I viii also keep on
hand several good horses and buggies to let
on the most reasonable terms.
saz H. EWELL.
Rayenna EehrI1arr s. I84Y. S..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

william HaKlOck's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subs cri-
IN Der has been appointed and qualified as
Administrator on tho Estate Of William
Hallock. late of Palmyra, Portage County,
Ohio, deceased. .-.,e.... So.
Dated at Deerfieid this sssh day of June,
A. D.. 4647.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

"ATS, CAPS, &c.-A great variety of
IL gentlen,an's g. Boys Hats and Caps.
Gents Fine Moleskin Hats latest style.
do do Beaver do do do
do do Silk do do do
do do Pearl do from IS to 19s
do do Panama do do S5 to $e.
Leghorn and Palm Hats. 49,.
Common wool Hats from 4s. to 8s.
Wool Water proof Hats, 6s.
Monterey, Rough and Ready and Paio
Alto Hats and Caps, just received at
May %. I847. DAYS.
GUNNER STUFFS-An endless variety
y of Summer Goods for mems and boys
wear. Drabeste, Twedes. Velvet, Jeans,
Satinetts, Sleeps Grey Cloth, Cassimeres,
Drillings, Plaids, good Drillings Is. per
yard. just received at DAYS.
Nav 90, 1a47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS
~ OF BUTTER WANTED for which the
highest Market Pice will be paid and goods
soId che.n at DAYS.
June ,5 T847.