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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-31
BONNETs 4 TRIMMINGS.

- IONh. z TANGUDN have Iust r0ctivcd casos ol
- Bunne's, Ribiou-, fower- Tats Hoauet swis. Wire,
and silks, &c. sTOHks * LANGDON.
NAV 10
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Fugitive-ism.

The Syracuse Star remember that
city has been made one of the h~eadquar-
ters of runaway slaves, says:
1--WE are informed by one Of the police
officers of this city, that out Of the sixty
male fugitive slaves who were, until re-
Gently, residents Of this city, only two
were regularly employed as laborers.
Many of them gained a precarious live
lihood as runners to houses of prostiiu-
ton, and the majority were supported by
charity. Such, we are also informed is
the general condition of the fugitives
who have taken up their residence IN our
large towns and cities, where, be it OBJ
served, they chiefly co%ngregate.
'.In Canada, also, they are regarded
by the inhabitants with 6istrust and a.
version. There are two towns in Cam
ada West, in which a negro is not al
lowed to set his foot through fear that he
may become a burden upon the tax-pay-
ers."
Is IL not cruelty then to tempt slaves
from the South thus 10 degrade them at
the North,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
miscellaneous advertisements.
To the Farmers OF Iowa.
McCOrmick'S Reaper.

TIME subscriber, as the authorized
agent of G.. III. Mccormick, for
the sale of his justly celebrated Patent
Virginia Reaper, is now in the southern
portion of Iowa, and will visit the coun-
ties of Lee, Desmoines, Henry, Jeffer-
son, Wapello, Van Buren,. Davis. &c
With the late valuable Improvements,
this is unquestionably the best, if not
the only Reaping Machine in this Sec
ton of the country. Mr.. Mccormick
was the first to introduce successfully
the cutting of grain by horse power,
and from his great experience (haying
sold in the West thousands) it would be
strange if he had not the best Machine
now in use. / have with me testimoni-
ais Of the great value and extensive use
or this machine to the Western Farmers
in saving their crops, Throughout Hi
nois where great efforts have been made
10 introduce other machines, McCor-
mick, as the writer fully believes, has
sold and is selling fifty to one, over any
machine. An extensive system of in
fringement and imposition upon the pub
lie has been practiced in the West by
the sale Of his Reapers altered somewhat,
mot TO improve) bat to evade his patent.
Suits are commenced against the parties,
and many are the overtures for a COM
promise offered by them, bat rejected
by Mr.. Mccormick upon the ground
that d right stolen from him is not a fit
subject for compromise, and can only
be remedied by a full restoration. Sey.
mour q Morgan, of Brockport, New
York. who served three years under Mr..
Mccormick, and learned what they
know of him, are the largest operators
in the line of Infringement upon his
Patent. They are enjoined. l have
the papers with me to show how the
whole matter stands, with copies Of the
Injunction which l will leave at all the
prominent points in the district nan ed,
when it is understood that all persons
using a Machine Illegally made or sold,
in violation of the rights of the Paten.
tee, are equally as liable as the manu-
facturer, or seller, and can be sued and
made 10 pay damages to the Patentee,
and can be prevented by Injunction
from using such machine, il will be per-
ceived that the system OF operations
above alluded to. is not only a fraud up
on the Patentee, but is a gross fraud up
on those to whom machines thus made
are sold. Farmers wishing machines,
by leaving their address at the post office
at the county seat of their county, direc-
ted to me, will ensure a cali. Orders
can also be addressed 10 Chitienden e.
McGavic, Keokuk; j. l.. Montandon.
Fort Madison; Foote & Co., Burlington.
10 ensure a machine this harvest, il
would be well to forward orders early.
The Machines are warranted to perform
well, or they can be returned.
J.. l.. WILSON,
OF Chicago Ills.
April 18th, so.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
"A Very Good HUSBAND,

When a lady admits THAT her husband
is a good one, we take il for granted
that he is particularly good. And when
Mr.. NJ cKeesic declared that her has
band was a every good one-" we were
inclined to set him down as a paragon
of a spouse, altho' there was nothing in
the gentlemen's face or figure to make
one suspect that he was much better than
the average.
DO you say You have no complaint
to make against your husband Mrs. M
Not a bit of a complaint I'll be ma
king against Jenny, your honor. II
is a nate and dacint lad he IS, as ever
an honest woman need be combined to.
The Waterman has sworn that this
husband of yours was beating you last
night
Och, il might have been a trife of that,
and sure a little batting now and then will
not do a woman any harm when she is
use to it, your honor
Why. you are used TO it, then Mrs.
McKeesic!'
sIndade not "a hours goes over me
head without a taste of it. But its only
the drink and mot the devil that makes
Jenny switch me with the broomslick
or some other such utensil. Its a very
good husband he is, your worship
Yet it seems he gets tipsy and beats
You at least every twenty-four hours!
You see how consumed he looks a
bout it, your worship. It's the swatest
temper he has that liver you laid your
eyes on; and when he has got all the
drink he nades, he's as gentle as a lamp
kin. Surely if batting me a bit for exer-
else jist, will do him any good he's wei
come intirely.'
But it's a disturbance of the public
peace, Mrs. McKeesic. Your out
cries last night alarmed the neighbor-
hood
sAh, did it thin! 1t was very naughty
in me TO make such a noise for such a
trife; and I'll very willingly abide with
the punishment. But Jemmy's quite
innocent, your worship. Not a ha'p'orih
Of noise did he make-you couldn't
have heard the lick he gave me the mex
house I'll be bound. Didn't he fog me
nice and aisy, with a bit OF rope, not
taking a stick for fear of incommoding
the neighbors! Sorrow a better husband
any woman need have than Jenny
McKeesic.'
So earnestly did Mrs. M. intercede
for Jenny, that she obtained his dis
charge, that we hope, for the credit Of
manhood. that her Kindness touched his
heart suficietly, at least, to save her from,
one of her daily ~castigations.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
A California Widow.

An elderly gentleman and lady were
riding a few days ago in an omnibus
Opposite to them sat a pleasant looking
young married lady with a fine chubby
boy in her lap. Conversation arose be.
tween the parties. A steamer from Cha
gres had just arrived. and the good look
ing lady with the chubby juvenile wish
ed to know the news, remarking that her
husband had beer away fifteen months
tina, day, and she was very anxious to
hear from him. And then the good look
ing lady proceeded to indulge in a long
and pathetic dissertation on the discom-
forts and annoyances Of wives when
husbands 60 off and stay SO long from
their homes. "True, madam" remark
ed the elderly gentleman who had never
known the pride and pleasures of pater-
nifty; shut then that little fellow must be
a great pleasure and comfort to you,''
chucking at the same time the jolly little
fellow under the chin, who stared at the
cd gentleman's spectacles-"a remarka-
bly, fine boy-what may be his age,
Madami"
aust three months, sir" replied the
proud young mother.
"Three months!" remarked The elder
ly lady-"three months; | thought YOU
said your husband had been gone fifteen
months2"
The good looking lady blushed very
deeply, but soon recovering the momen-
tary confusion. and remembering, she
"Oh, but he writ once
~. q. Della.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
How 70 Treat a Wife.

1t is not every husband who knows
how to treat a wife. The following adj
mirable lesson on the subject should be
carefully read and treasured in the mem
DRY Of every husband, and Of every one
who c~ontemplates assuming that relation.
If rightly improved, it may serve to avert
many of the troubles Of life-change
the clouds TO sunshine, and render its
whole course smooth and placid. We
know not the origin of the article; but
that it is q good one-an excellent one,
we are quite sure.
First get a wife. Secondly, be pa
tent. You may have great trials and
perplexities in your business with the
world; bat do not therefore carry to
your home . clouded or contracted brow.
Your wife may have had trials, which.
though of less magnitude, may have
been as hard to bear. DO n0t increase
her diff entities. A kind conciliating
word, q tender look, will do wonders in
chasing from her brow all clouds of
gloom. You encounter your difficulties
in the open air, famed by heavens cool
b~reezes; but your wife is often shut in
from these healhful influences, and her
health fails, and her spirits lose their
elasticity. But oh! bear with her; she
has trials and sorrows to which yeu are
q stranger, but which yosr tenderness
a deprive Of all her anguish. Notice
kindly her little attentions and efforts to
promote your comfort. Do not take
them all as a matter Of course, and pass
them by, at the same time being very
sure to observe any omission Of what
you may consider her duty 20 you. Do
not treat her with Indifference, if you
would not scar and palsy her heart,
which vatered by kindness, would. to
the latest day of your existence, throb
with sincere and constant affection.
Sometimes yield your wishes / hers.
She has preferences as strong as you,
and it may be just as trying TO her to
yield her choice as 10 you. Do you
find il hard to yield sometimes? Think
you not it is difficult for her to give up
ahOays? Ii you never yield to her
wishes, there is danger that she will
think you are selfish, and care only for
yourself, and with such feelings she
cannot love you as she might. Again,
show yourself manly, SO that your wife
can look up to you, and feel that you
win act nobly, and that she can conhde
in your judgment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Do Your own Painting.

ITSE BARBET'S Patent French Cement
u Paint, recommended by the French
Academy OF Science for its beauty, cheap
ness and durability. The materials are cas-
lily obtained, and it can be prepared and u
sed by any one with a common whitewash
brush, at ONE TENTH THE COST OF OIL AND
LEAD. The art Of right of preparing and
using this valuable p~reservative Of walls,
buildings and fences, in all the various col
ors is now offered to the American people.
The work can be sent by mail at single let
ter postage. Single copy, 81; seven copies,
So, Address, postage paid,
JULIAN BARRETT,
No l04, Nassau street, N. Y.
80 Editors giving this advertisement
(including this ~notice)a few insertions, and
sending their papers with it, marked, to the
National Police Gazette, New York, shall
have a copy of the work sent them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Taylor & Ives,
T. A. TAYLOR.

HAVE just received a large quantity Of
IL Chairs, which they will sell as low as
theycan be bought in any market, counting
the carriage, In addition to the chairs we
still continue to manufacture a superior ar
ticle of Furniture of all kinds, consisting of
Tables of all kinds, plain aud fancy Bed
steads; fancy and dressing Bureaus of a SUI
perior quality; Lounges and Wardrohes, in
short everything that can be made out OF
wood, for the kitchen or the parlor.
Collins made to order on the shortest 40
tice.
Shop at the old stand of T. A. Taylor,
west side of the mill Square.
Ottumwa, Sept. 20, 80 M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
SETH RICHARDS


HAVING just returned from Boston and
IL New York, after purchasing the larg-
est stock ever brought to the Des Moincs
River, is now prepared not only to accom-
modate his host Of old customers, but a
host of new ones, withgoods on as reasona
bic and accommodating terms as any other
house in the valley. We extend an invita-.
ton to all persons visiting Ottumwa to call
and see us before purchasing elsewhere, and
1--WE will make it all right"
In Dry Goods
We have Broad cloths, cassimeres, SAITH
nets, Jeans, l~inseys, shawIs. merinoes,
alpacas, mouslin de lains, tibet cloths,
calicoes, ginghams, brown and bleached
muslins; drills, osnaburgs, checks, cotton
flannels, tickings, striped and check shir-
tings, cloak Innings, hoods. comforts, cot
ton yarn, carpet chain, gloves, hosiery,
buck mitts and suspenders.
Our Stock of Boots and Shoes
Is very large, and the assortment ~unequaled
in the ~valley-every thing from the mans
boot to the infants shoe.
Groceries.
We have sugar, coffee, molasses, tea, saler-
atus, spices, soap, candles, indigo, mad
der, alum, copperas, tobacco, tar, salt,
iron, nails and castings.
Also:
A large assortment of Queensware, hard.
ware, hollow-ware, stoves, leather, drugs
and medicines, oils and dye stuffs.
S. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, Nov. Is, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
llbnsieians 6 famners.
MEDICAL NOTICE.
VIM. n. ~M'MAuAN,

WIN. R. M'MAnAN. N. JAMES.
nR. McMahan, of this place, and DIR.
IL James, recently of Philadelphia, Pa,
having associated themselves together in
the practice of Medicine and Surgery, res
pectfully tender their professional services
to the ci liens of Ottumwa and vicinity,
and hope by strict attention to their pro-
fess on, and moderate charges, to merit a
share of public patronage.
Office on the corner Of Front and Mar
ket street, where they may always be found
unless absent on professional business.
O tumwa, July 4th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

Quick SaIes--SmaN Profits and
cash Returns--is my Motto.
FARMERS AND EMIGRANTS'
STORE !!
m.
m. L A N G s D o r F.;

MOULD again inform the citizens OF
w Agency City, Wapello county and
everywhere else, that he has receiveda stock
of goods, that cannot be surpassed by any
other store in the State. Being connected
with an Importing House in Philadelphia,
he can and does obtain his goods at lower
prices than any merchant this side of st.
Louis, and consequently can sell them at
lower prices for cash Of country produce
than any of his competitors which is deci-
dedly to the advantage of everybody, linn
self as well as the rest.
1t would be useless to enumerate all the
articles which he has for sale, as it would
fill a common sized newspaper full, suf-
flee it to say that he keeps a splendid assort-
ment of Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Hardware, Queensware, and every thing
else, and a LITTLE more than can be found
any where else. In addition to the above
he has a splendid assortment of
Ready Made Clothing,
consisting in part Of Over Goats, Dress
Coats, Cloaks, Pants, vests, fine Linen Be-
SONS, Shirts, Flannel and Merino under
Shirts, and Drawers, i'm truth it is one OF
the largest stocks Of Clothing brought to
Iowa, and can be purchased as cheap as any
where else west of st. Louis. Now friends,
if you wish to be trimmed from sstip to
toe," come and get a suit, and satisfy your.
self that | am not hoaxing you in the least.
Ladies and gentlemen of Wapello and
adjoining counties-Emigrants to Califor-
MIA, our goods are open for inspections and
we warrant them to be what we represent
them to be-the cheapest in Iowa, SO
Roll in and Bay.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
WASHINGTON, June 81.

4HEW t#tH F W ONs ShuC ~hs
The Republican says: "fhe late an
nouncement by the New York Tribune
Of pending negotiations for the establish
men, Of a Protectorate by the United
States, France and England in the Cen.
trail American States is COMPOUNDED, al
though strong efforts are making to set
lie the questions that distract the Repub.
lie Of the Isthmus."
In reference to Hayti, il is true that
these power RS have made a strong repre-
.sentalion to Solouque against further be-
ligerent operations upon the Dominicians;
il is believed Soloquc will follow their
councils. Mr.. Walsh, the American
Agent. has returned, accompanied by
Rebeau, the French Consul General of
Hayti, who represents France in the
transaction. 80
Mr.. Calderson de la Baria, the Span
ish Minister, has been recalled, and Mr..
Gonzales Bravo appointed in his place.
II The wheat is good in Illinois.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
F. G. M~'cLINTIc.
JOHN C. JOHNSON.
N7cCIintic A Johnson.
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS,
"OULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens of Wapello county that they
have associated themselves together in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery, and hope
by their acquaintance with the various dis
eases incident to this country, to merit and
receive a liberal share of patronage. One
of us may at all times be found at our Of
flee, in Dahlonega, unless absent on Pro-
fessional business.
Dahlonega, MAY 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
J~msnranrc Ctr.
The Knox Insurance Company.
FIRE, MARINE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Stock-TWO HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS!

Office, on Water ST., in Wises' Brick-row,
VNcENNEs, Indiana.
THIS Company, having been duly organ
Il lied, and ten per cent. paid in on the
capital stock subscribed, and the balance
secured by mortgage on real estate and by
personal guarantee, are now prepared to eff
feet Insurance against loss or damage by
fire, on buildings, merchandise, machinery.
manufactures, and all descriptions of prop
erty, also, merchandise and produce in the
course of inland transportation, the risks
of the seas, &c., also the bulls of steam
boats and other vessels, and upon the lives
of individuals going t California. The
rates Of premium will be as low as those Of
any other RESPONSIBLE company.
All losses literally adjusted and prompt
ly paid. The Stoke of this company is held
entirely in the West, and controlled by
western men, in no way connected with
New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
MEDICAL NOTICE.

TTHE UNDERSIGNED would respect.
Il fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum-
and surrounding country, that they have
associated themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they will attend all calls in the line
of their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases.
". w. COFFIN.
A. d. WOOD, M. D.
Ottumwa, Nov. 18th lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
j. ID. Devin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OTTUMwA, IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
MILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NorARY Pun
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds Of Trust, &c,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
cling, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, sc.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
Of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Great Excitement

THE SLAVE LAW IN FORGET!
"EHAVE just received our second
w supply of
WINTER FOODS,
of every description and style, which, we
will sell as cheap as any House in the State.
Our stock is large and consists in part; of
all descriptions of
DRESS GOODS
for the ladies', Cloths and Casimeres, Satin
etts, Corduroys, James, SC, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, clothing of all descrip-
tons from the socks to the fine Otter cap.
Together, with a fine assortment of
Table & Pocket Cutlery.
Trunks and Queensware, Groceries, and in
fact, everything necessary to happiness
and comfort, which we ask a discerning
community to call and examine.
Those indebted to us will please
call with their pork, wheat and cash, as we
are in want of all of the above articles, and
must have a little of the latter.
DUNLAP 81 ANDERSON.
EddyciAe, Dec. goth, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
ID. IF. Gaylord
A u CTIO N E E r,
OTTUMwA, IOWA.

0TTUMWA, IOWA.
MILL attend to making sale Of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for a reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

A THE stated communication of Or
nv TUMwA LODGE No. l6, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 7th day of August, at z o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. Z. WASHBURN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
MASONIC.

THE STATED communication of Olive
Il Branch Lodge, No. FL, viii be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 4th day of August, at z O'Clock
p. M. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
ly invited to attend.
MN. r. M. GRIGGS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
ID. ID. GAY.

Drnas, Me0ifines, Chemicals, Oils,
PAINTS. DYE-STUFFS,
DRUGGISTS GLASS WARE,
burlington, Iowa.
CO. Also Dealerin Books and Stationery,
Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth,
Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window
Glass; a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES;
Sporting and Fishing Tackle.
Agent for Duponfs Gunpowder; also, for
Smiths Machine Cards; a supply of which,
will be kepto on hand. March l, 80.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
HI. & CO.,

III. Hi. & CO.,
WHOLESALE N RETAIL DEALERS IN
Foreign & Domestic Hardware,
Cutlery, Nails, Lamps, Brittania
Hare, Tools, Iron, Steel, &c.
THIS is the largest stock of Hardware
ever opened in Iowa, and we intend to
sell at prices which will compete with any
Hardware Store in st. Louis. The citizens
of Ottumwa are respectfully invited to call
and examine our stock-remember the sign
of the Big Saw at the BURLINGTON HARD
WARE Store, No. ? Jefferson street,
BURLINGTON. Iowa. march 22-ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

w. A. ThOmp son,
attorney and Counsellor at Lar, and
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
0ttumwa, Iowa.
MOULD respectfully inform the cit
w zens Of Wapello and the surround
ing counties that he will punctualy attend
to all professional business intrusted to his
care. Ottumwa, Dec. 18th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
VARIETY.
From the London Punch.
'NIr.- MalOny's account Of the
sights Of the Crystal Palace

IHHs IA<asOshy tNtht VI Tue
sights Of the Crystal Palace
There's holy saints,
And window paints,
Alhamborough Jones
Did paint the tones
Of yellow and ~gambouge in.
There's fountains there,
And crosses fair;
There's water gods with'ums;
There's organs three,
To play, dye see,
"God a Y the Queen" by turns.
There's statutes bright,
OF marble white,
Of silver and of copper,
And some in zinc;
And some, | think,
That isn't over proper,
There's staym ingines,
That stand in lines
Enormous and amazing,
That squeal and snort,
Like whales in sport,
Or elephants a grazing.
There's carts and gigs,
And pins for pigs;
There's dibblers and there's harrows;
And ploughs like toys
For little boys,
And elegant wheel barrows.
For them genteeIs,
Who ride ON wheels,
There's plenty to indulge EN-;
There's Droskys snug
From Petersburg
And vayhicles from Bulgium.
There's cabs on stands,
And shantry dams:
There's wagons from New York here;
There's Lapland sleighs
Have crossed the seas,
And jaunting kyars from Cork here.
Amazed | pass,
From glass to glass,
Delighted l survey 'em;
Fresh wonders grows
Before my nose,
In this sublime Musayum,
Look! here's a fan
FROM, far Japan
A sabre from Damasco;
Thepe' s shawls we get
From far Thibet,
And cotton prints from Glasgow.
There's German flutes;
Marocky boots,
And Naples Macaunies;
Bohaymia
Has Sent Bohay; 8
Polonia her ~polonies.
There's granite fints,
That's quite imminse,
There's sacks of Goals and fuels;
There's swords and guns,
And soap in tons;
And gingerbread and jewels.
There's taypots there,
And n rare;
There's collins filed with roses;
There's canvass tints,
Teeth instlumints,
And shuts of clothes by Moses.
There's lashins more
OF things in store,
But thin ! don't reminder;
Nor could disclose,
Did ! compose
From Maytime to November!