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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07
THE ARMIsTICE.

The following communication from Gen,
Scott TO Santa Anna settles the question as
to who took the initiative in bringing about
the armisiice
Head Quarters Of the ArmyU. s. Am.
Coyocan, August 2lst, iS47.
To his Excellency the President and Gen
eral in Chief Of the Republic of Mexico.
Sir: Too much blood has already been
shed in this unnatural war between the two
great Republics of this continent. 1t is
time that the difficulties between them
should be amicably ami honorably settled,
and il is known to your Excellency that a
Commissioner ON the part of the United
States, clothed with full powers 10 that end,
is with the army. To enable the two re-
puhlics to enter on negotiation, am willing
10 sign. on reasonable terms. short afmis-
tice as s
shall wait with impatiepce until To-
morrow morning for q direct answrrto this
communication shall, in the mean
time. seize and occupy snch positions out
side of the capital as may deem necessa-
~ 10 The shelter and comfort Of The army
have the honor % remain, with high
consider arion aud eSrscts your excelIcncy's
most obedient servant.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
)
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

ETHon. Samuel Paris died in Washs
sington city on the 10th instant. at The
residence Of his son. "A. X Paris second
controller Of the Treasury.
He was native Of Plymouth county.
Masa chus-tss, and joined the American
army il, June l775. al Bunker Hill. Al
the close Of the war, he removed 70 Me-,
then part Of Massachusetts,, where he
was Judge Of the court of common pleas,
member OF the legislature and an eleciur
OF President and Vice President Of the
United States at Mr.. Madisun's second
election, A his death he was ID his ESD
year.
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NORFOLK

Norfolk, September 31st l547.
MFR. KILnoURN. Dear Strata legal meets
ing Of the town Committee in Norfolk, held
st the Town Hall, on the 31st Of Sept, the
following persons were appointed delegates to
the state convention to be held at New Haven,
names Of the town committee then appointed,
which yon win rlease publish
Delegates. Harlow Rows, H r Knapp. S D
Northway, Robbins Batteil: Substitutes-Geo.
Brown. E @ Lawrence. John A Shepherd, p
Brown,
TOtOn Committee.-ARdrew Baldwin. J X
Shepard, Robbins Battell, Austin Spaulding,
Warren Brown.
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LATER e.s.,s e
From the N. H. Journal-Monday. 4th
BIZ TELEGRAPH.
RepOrted Expressly for the journal. 9,
LATER FROM MEXICO.
THE CITY CAPTURED
Santa Anna Wounded.
1000 to 1,7OO Americans =
Killed. Z
- .ss
Attempt to AssasSinate Scott.
THE CITY CAPTURED.
Santa Anna wounded.
Attempt to Assassinate Scott,
NEW YoeK, Sunday ey,n,g . O'Clock.

An endorsement BY the New Orlean Post
Master has been received giving news one day
later, which was received by the steamer Day.
No peace armistice had been concluded. An
other battle had been fought-the city of MexS
leo captured and the II ops entered the city,
m the 18th, Santa Anna was wounded in the
engagement and retreatcd to Gauda lonpe.
The American loss is varieusly estimated at
from 600 TO LOO The enemy's loss not
stated. III g@5*
An attempt had been made to assassinate
Gen. Scott, which was unsuccessful
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THE KIDD SALVAGE coMpA Y.


by a letter from a person who appears to
watch with = deal OF interest, the doings ct
lhe Kid Salvage Company, We learn that the
engine and Golfer dam are still in operation o,
vet the spot supposed To hold the treasures OF
thu famous pirate. About twenty workmen
are there kept in constant employment. II
appears that the ptoprietors If this humbug-
sins scheme are now, and have been since May
1916, two wholesale dry goods dealers Of this
I, its. Three oi The principal employees hav-
,ns heen indicted in Westchester County for
Il felony said 10 have been commiiiedin sup
port of the Company. were promised mon
eyed aid nv The chiefs Of the concern, but
hes, promises being unful6llcd and their be-
my prospect Of the speedy trial Of the men
The, sware they will expose thy whole bus
,intss--,hs tleachery and deceit-without re-
s.rvc.
The excuse, for not having found the treas
nrr ~, il "a givkn to our corresps.aeen'' =
tia, ibs .labpsess cannot succeed In digg'ne
deep enough into ths mud, -Noahs Times
| g
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

LIsERALITY.-DayIt Sears, Esq, enc Of
Boston's merchants, gave $1,000 some Wears
ago, to Amherst College, in Mass. lie has
now made to the same, a second donation OF
$4,000. The sum is u be put out at intere,
until It has accumulated to certain amour,
then appropriated tor Library Hall.
Mr.. Sears has also given lne same 10 Har-
ward University on certain similar condnioas.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

1.-THE Delegates to the Wing State
Convention from Waterbury, are N. j.
Buel, Green Kcndrick, W. H. ScoviIIe, &
Aaron Benedict
SUBsT1TUTEs.-J. P. Elton, w. M. Pom>
berion, Lucius P. Bryan and E. B. Cook
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

THE "WAGEs IF SIN p The wealth of
Madame Restelle is enormous A few years
since she made pan.aloons and vests for a mer-
chant tailor in Broadway. aud now she-is Gems
puted to be worth 100000, and drives he'
carriage. She offcred 10 deposite $4,000 N
cash. instead Of procuring bail, bur it was OBJ
jected to- Ell
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naIneata. q lIno hlale lonvenllon.

Delegates % the State COllVenti0n'
Al the wing Meeting holden on Wednes-
day last, the following gentlemen were APP
pointed delegates from this town to the
Win State Conventionto be holden al New
Haven on the Sd day Of November next.
Francis Bacon, Leonard Kenney, limo
thy G. Skilton. Ralph @. Camp.
Subsiitutes.-G H. Hollisler, VIM. Bee
be, Hugh p. WEIGH, Edward Hopkins.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

nFThe venerable Major popham died
III, New York, on Saturday last. in the 9Th
year of his age. lie is well known for his
services in the war of the Revolution and
for several years past has been Presidento OF
lie Suciety Of Cincinnati
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07
SCHOOL SOCIETY MEETING.

The mtmbe of the First School society
in Litchfield, are hereby notified that the An
nua, Meeting of said Society, will be held al
the Town Room in Litchfeld, on Monday the
nth tlav Of October, inst. at 9 o'cl ck, P. M.
for the choice of officers aud the transaction OF
such other business as may be lawfully brought
before the meeting.
FRANCIS BACON, ! schoo, Soc Com
CYRUS CATLIN. ) -
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

rs ! h,,le,.. isn IL town .iHerrs ,ook place
IN this town ON Monday. There was a
We nv thin attendance al The polls. and con-
seuueuily the loco ticket was elected. On
assessors, (ihe test vote,) there were 276
Wings. to BOG lOcos. We shall give the
names of the officers chosen in 0ur next
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07
ON PLOUGHIFG.

The Committee ON Ploughing respectfully
report-Thatth they awarded the first prem
um, with oxen, to David Plant, OF Litchheld,
IS.
The I'd premium, with do, to Myron os-
born, of Litch6eld, "a.
The Sd premium, with do, to Benjamin
H. Morse, of Litchfeld, So
The 4th premium. with do, to Frederick
Plumb, of Litchfeld, ".
For ploughing with Horses, the first pre-
MUM was awarded to Titus 4 Hart, OF
Cornwall, S..
The Cd do. to John Phelps, of Litchfeld.
"a.
the Sd do. to Edwin Wadhams, of Litch-
field, 80.
ALEA'R. NORTON, IT.. Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

CANDID,-Mr Cough, the temperance
demurrer, sa d, in a lecture recently, that he
had so little confidence in his own power TO
resist temptation, and 80 fearful, lest at any
time he should again TALL, that NO sum Of
money, however large. no prospect OF world
" advantage, would induce him To pass
nigh, in room. with no compa MON but
bottle of brandy.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

1.-THE wing ticket for Town officers in
sharon prevailed by majorities ranging
from 30 10 50. On the Constitutional a !,
mendment--yeas q, nays I8O.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07
ON DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

superior, and highly credi,able TO the ex
hibitors.
The committee award as follows
To Mr. ] Bird. Bethlem, for best piece 49,
fulled cloth We "
Mrs AE Hotchkiss, South Farms,
for Cd best do. w
mlS Z s.on., 200
MrCL Clark, Goshen, 81 best do. ! OO
MrH Peck, s Farms, 81 best do. 5C
Mrs Julia A Hart, Milton. for best :.
.Coyeriet ~
Mrs A Davidson. Goshen, Cd do. ! OC
Mrs 3 M Wordsworth, Colebrook, l.
best piece IA carpetiDg 8 W
NIL Phelps, Litchfeld, I'd hest do @O ".
Mrs. s C. Scovill, Satisfy, I'd do ! w
Mrs s c Scovill, best piece stair -,
carpeting W
Mrs S C Scov ill, for hearth rug 2 90
Mrs H Candce, Salisbury, do. %U
Mrs W Phelps, Colehrook, hest 3pr. .
woren's wool hose w
Mrs s Hubbard, Litchfeid, best . -
pair mems half>hose w w
Mrs J Amber. Bethlem, I'd best do 5O
Mrs 8 C Scovill, Salisbury, best :
piece a. white linen cloth ZOO
Mrs S Perkins, Litch'd. I'd best do. OO
MrsL Hopkins, Warren, best WOOL -
en- shawl ZW
MrC l. Clark, Goshen one piece
broad cloth; as there was no compcti>
ton the committee award him gra-
tuity of ! W
MrCL Clark, Goshen, one piece
cashmere as there was no competition
the com'ee award him gratufly of 90
Mrs 8 Hubbard, Litch6eld, ! rag -
carpet ~
Mrs A Phelps. Colebrook, l piece
Miss A Logan, Washington, ]
travelling bag ~
Mr. David Bronson. Litch6eid,
bureau, of black walnut ami good
workmanship, agratuitOus premi- :.
UNI of W
The nature of the articles presented 70
this committee for inspection. renders IT
very difficult to decide upon their respec>
i've merits. The committee regret that the
amount of funds at their disposal puts 1t out
Of their power to give further premiums on
many articles which appeared highly de-
serving. They take pleasure, however, in
Noticing a superb pair ofo,tomans made by
Mrs l. Wadhams, Of Goshen-some fine
specimens Of writing paper, from Whiting.
Kinney, q Co. Lilchfcld-a piece OF en-
broidery from Mrs A e Hotchkiss, ofSouth
Farms. The department of Domestic MAN.
lfactures cannot be considered as belonging
exclusively TO the ladies, yet much of the
of creating an interest In the
rests with them.
Your comm ittee would express the hope
that the degree of taste and ingernity dis
played in the construction of the various
articles. and the emulation exercised by
their display, will lead 10 q more perfect
ievelopement of the resources Of the county
In thisrespect at the next ANNUAL exhibition.
That our manufacturers will feel more dis
posed to compete in this way upon the more
fabrics of cotton, wool, &c, aud
hat all the inhabitants ofthe county ,whe,h-
n members or not, will unite viii q degree
Of honest pride In sustaining this, BY no
means the least impor ant, part of our an
aual exhihition.
WILLARD HODGES, Chairman.
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Li7CHFlEI.1 f.>o flkElt
LiIchlleiII, 0Cl. !, ISt7.


The WHiss of Conneeticut are hereby nOii-
fed that State Convention, for the nominal
tion Of candidates for GovsraoE, Ia Governor.
Secretary. Treasurer, and Controller and Tor the
appointment Of two Delegates from the State
at large. and one from each Of the four Con-
gressional districts, to the Wing National
Convention, to be held for the selection Of can
,.idates for President and Vice President of the
United Staies-will be held in theci,y Of New
Haven, on Wednesday, the Sd day Of Novem-
Der, ls47, al 10 O'Clock 10 the forenoon. The
Wings Of the several towns are requested to
appoint delegates as soon as practicable to said
State Conyention-the number TO be equal to
double the number Of Representatives to which
each town is entitled in the General Assem-
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

Wing candidates for Town Officers
ON Monday. Let them remember
that defeat in a good cause is fal
more glorious than success in a bad
one.
For Grand Jnrors
Samuel Clock
( h,rtes A Ensign,
Henry Bisell,
Roswell Page.
John Catlln,
Elijah Rouse,
Willis Law.
For tsscssers.
William R. Buell.
John A. Oyiau,
Norman Hall,
lew ID. Smith,
Ephiaim K. Bunnell,
For board Of Relief,
Uri Taylor.
hiram J. Han !.
Hcnry :. Griswold,
Noah Garnsey,
Miner Potter. as
For Selec, Men,
Gen. Frederick l.uel,
Lyman Webster,
lieinan Beach,
S.ep.'en Moss,
Nathaniel Bissell, e"
For Town Clerk,
Charles Adams.
For Treasurer,
Francis Bacon.
LIST Constable and Collector,
Leveretl w. Wesseiis.
For Cons.ables,
William NJ. Ensiya.
Frederick Frisbie, E
Daniel e. Churchill,
Myron K. Gosiee,
Garwood Sanford.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

Oy-The assurance Of authentic narrative and
fact. in events Il peculiar interest to all resd-
ers, is 10 be found in looking over with sare
the advertisements Of cures Of Scrnfula and
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

JAMES F. BABCOCK, l
HENRY PECK, Wing
JOHN L. BOSWELL. State Central
VIM. WOODWARD, Committee.
VIM. N. MATSoN.
New Haven, Sept. Is, 1877. H
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WHlG NOMINATIONS.

The following gentlemen were the
Wing candidates for Town Officers
on Monday. Let them remember
that defeat in good cause is far
more glorious than success in bad
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1847-10-07

Saturday Emporium.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
CONSUMPTION and Liver Complaint

y DR.. TayIor's Balsam of Liverwort has been used
Remember the original and genuine is made only at
375 Bowery N. Y, all others are spurious and
thoriZed $500
To THE PUBLIc.-We hereby certify that our son,
SIX years old, was suddenly taken ill with fever and
He bloated, his skin was filled, and his physi-
clan said there no favorable symptom about him
that he had confirmed consumption. At that time we
procured bottle of that valuable medicine Taylors
Balsam of Liyerwort. After taking one bottle we be-
gan to have hopes of his recovery. He continued un-
til he had used five bottles 1t is now a year from
that time and his health is better than it has been
since an infant. DAVID & HANNAH ROGERS
Granville. washington CO. N Y ---.-L.l --LLL
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24

9cTPARTIcUIAR NOTICE TO INvALIDs-As the sea-
son is now approaching when Bilious Diseases in ev-
cry form PREVAIL il behooves all those who in any
way threatened, make timely resort to Mackenzies
Compound Lirer Pills, few doses of which will
cleanse the stomach OF all morbid matter, restore
healthy action the liver purify the blood, and rid
the system at once of disease
Also those who are in any way troubled with Jaun-
dice, dyspepsia diseased state ofthe digestive
Sick Headache, Piles; Chronic Darrhaa, &c. &c,
will find the Liver Pills certain and efectua cure
No family should be without them, for thew are SUI
periOr family medicine, own sales testify.
having sold the past II months over 10000 boxes
FOrsale only by w. VI. WooLSEY, agent for the Pro
prletor, Evansville, Ind mays I'm.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24

DE-. COLIN S. MAcKENZIE's Tone FEBRIFUGE.-'This
invaluable medicine has been in for better than
years, certain speedy and safe CUE for Fever and
Ague, Dumb Ague, Chill, or Intermittent Fevers-
The steady and increasing demand with the universal
success attending its use, has gained for it a reputa
ton unsurpassed by any other Incidence for the above
it stands urivalled Emigrants and all who are rav
cling west with those who reside in situations where
eases prevail will find the Tonic Febrfuge an effect
ual preventative.
Full and explicit directions accompany each bottle
For sale by w. NJ. WOoLSEY, agent, Evansville
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
Cave * shaGer's Tonic Mixture.

A certain and speedy cure for Ferer d Ague
HTf% He extensive prevalence in this country
- of that trouble disease, Fever aud Ague
aud the vast amount OF suffering aud distress
which il has occssioned, has nafurnlly led TO
the adoption of many compounds for its mitiga-
lion and relief. asa
Among the numerous remedies for this dis
ease none will be found TO effect cure moie
speedily than the Tonic Mixture prepared by
the subscriber
The ingredients OF this Tonic are Of a highly
saluatory character. effiicacious in their imme-
date action upon the digestive organs, and en-
tirey harmless regards subsequent effects
upon the SYSTEM, when the disease is removed
the Tonic Mixture being gentle sperient, in
variably carries off all distractions in the bow
els. and restore tone and vgor to the stomach
This Medicine is confidently recomm nded
as certaiu remedy for FEVER AND AGUE
and deranged digestive organe, without the
slightest probability Of even a remote deleierI-
Gus effect.
Frsulsby [iulye.934 w. &c. BELL,
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
hSl v 60 yS5 0sYI
Ter
For The cure of Hcpdtiies or Lircr Com
plant, Dyspepsia and Sick Head Ache.

For The cure of Hcpatifes or Lircr Com
plant, Dyspepsia and Sick Head Ache.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER,
Psin in the right side, under the edge OF The
ribs, Increased on pressure; sometimes the pain
is in the lett side sometimes the pain is lelI uil-
der the shoulder blade, il frequently extends to
the top OF the shonld er. and is sometimes nlisia
ken Tor the rheumatism in the right arm. The
stoma ch is affected with loss 81 appetite aud
sickness; the bowels, in general arc costive,
sometimes alternating with lax, the head is
troubled with pain accompanied with n dull,
heavy sensation in the back part. There is gen
orally o considerable loss of memory, accompa-
MED with a painful sensation OF having left UNI
done something which ought 20 have been done.
A slight dry cough is sometimes an attendant.
The patient complains of WEAKNESS and debility
he is easily startled, his feet cold or burning
and he complains Of prckly sensation OF the
skin; his spirits are lows aud although he is sat-
isfed that exercise would be beneficial 10 him.
yet he can scarcely summon up forlitude enough
TO try H. In fact, he distruits every remedy.
Several OF the above symptoms attend The disease
but cases have occurred where Few OF them
listed, vet examination OF the body after death
has shown the liver to have been extensively
deranged.
CERTIFICATES.
This is TO certify that have been afflicted for
six years with the Liver Complaint, and applied
10 d fferent physicians, obtaining temporary re-
tel. On nearing OF III. McBane'S Liver rus
obtained and used two boxes. | now feel ALMOST
FULLY restored to healih-the Liver Pills have
given me surprising relief. rttt.t
S. DAVIS, near Pittsburgh.
NTOBSERVE-Non are genuine wihoui
a fac-simile OF the proprietor's signature.
Prepared for the proprietor by.
JONATHAN KIDD, g. Co..
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Nc 60 Wood ST., Pittsburgh.
N. BIN order that there may be no mistake
be particular and ask for DR.. McLane's Liver
Pills. dee 81 Aia
For sale by w. & C. BELL. at their new brick
store. Main street. Evansville, Indiana.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
Compound Liver Pills.
These truly Celebrated Pills


NOW properly esteemed in all neghborhoods
~ where they have been used, were first made some
Twelve years Ago by the proprietor, from Veget-
able Extract, and then recommended by him a SUI
perior Bilious Pii--He then resided in eastern
City. On his removal to the west in 1886 he was
soon forced to observe the very general complaint,
then and prevalent, OF a Diseased state of
The Liver, Jaundice &c. His long experience
OF the primary causes, and disastrous results of af
fiction of this all important working agent of the hui
man frame, and possessed as he of practical
knowledge OF the specific action produced in that
gan (the Lver) by the Extract SO successfully resort
ed toby him in eastern practice induced the Proprietor
to give his Pills trial in those diseases where Chron-
The result in every instance, so far he has been
informed, has shown their Complete Triumph over
that disorder. Thus convinced of their complete eff
cacy he has ever since invariably recommended them
and thousands who in the heahrestoTing OF them
have been benefited, bear witness their power
tu effects in Kidding the system of all those diseases
connected with dependent upOu unhealthy state
ofhe Liver, such Bilious and other Fevers Jaundice
Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Flatulency, Heartburn,
Habitual costivness, &c.
In view OF all these facts the proprietor in recommen-
ding his COMPOUND LIVER Pills, does with
the greatest confidence in their properties of prevent
ing and curing Bilious Diseases. He assures those
who may have occasion to use them, That they are
strictly what they pport be- being prepared express
y for the atore mentioned diseases. They act spe-
cificaly the Liver and Viscera; remove all con-
gestve action and morbid secretons; purifying the
blood; causing free and healthy discharge of bile;
strengthening the system, and assisting digestion.
&. ). MACKENZIE &. Co, Cleveland Ohio, Propri-
etors. For sale by w. VI. WOOLSEY, agent,
mayl-9m. Evansville, Ia.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
ICnmmnnicntion,l

% Chrome Thermal system of treating disease is
being practicd in some of our public institutions
with great andu Unprecedented advantageand Dr. Tay-
lors Balsam of Liverwrot is destined become one
ofthe most important remedies of the age. We re-
commend all to the office 375 Bowery, and get bot
tie and be we'll
PsIcE-Large bottles 81 50, six bottles for 81 80
Small bottles 81 90 six bottle So co. For sale By
w. e. G. BELL. Druggists, Main ST. myS
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-24
PARENTS READ THIS.
DIR. McIaue,s Worm Snecific

f II
A few days ago | purchased from Jonathan
Kidd 4 Go, vial OF Dr. McLane's Worm Spe-
chic: gave one dose TO child ; years old; she
passed 10 worms. must have another vial. =
The promptness that this medic inc pvssessce in
expeiiing worms from children is truly surpris-
ing trial o! which will convince any unpre.
udced person. ID. SHR0M.
llen.n.-l ShaTpsbnrgh, near Pittsburgh.
MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Jonathan Kidd-Sir: This is to certify
that bought two dozen DIR. McLane's Vermi-
iuge OF your agent, aud used il IN my practice;
and out OF the two dozen dill not hear, IN one
Instance. where there was one failed IN having
the desired effect, aud in every case expelling
from % 90 50 worms.
N, Is. This statement ] Freely rnske. that the
people may try aud know the effect OF this pow
erful medicine. Ii rea
feb 90 APP CORYEIJ. NJ. D. r..
For sale by w. g. G.. BILL, nj their new
brick store Main street, Evansville. Indiana.