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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
GRASS SEED FROM THE UTAH
VALLEY. ROCKY MOUNTAINS.

The Agricultural Department of the
Patent Office has received a small guam
tity of seed direct from Utah, a variety
o indigenous grass which is thus describ-
ed. This grass has been found to fatten
stock with great rapidly, to give beef a
delicious favor. and articles ofthe dairy
a superior quality. Cattle and horses ga
Their it during the winter under the snow,
and it is eaten with avidity until the en-
suing summer"
1t is valuable for yielding winter gra-
zing; and we have taken measure to
procure more of the seed. What little
we have is all placed in good hands to
increase the same for future distribution
The Indian Agentin Utah is from centra.
New York, and a personal friend of the
Editor and Mr.. Babit, the DELICATE il
Congress Of the Territory has promised
US seeds of the potato and others, which
are desirable,
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TIMIDITY AND HEsrTATIoN.-A great deal
of talent is lost to the world for the want of a
little courage. Every day sends to their
graves a number of men who remained OBJ
scure, because their timidity prevented them
from making a first effort ; and who, if they
could only have been induced to begin,
would in all probability, have gone great
lengths in the career of fame. The fact is,
that in order to do anything in this world
worth doing, we must not stand shivering on
the bank, and thinking of the cold and dan
ger, but jump in, and scramble through as
well as we can.
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Peeps CORNER.
THE GOLDEN ISLANDS.

THE GOLDEN ISLANDS.
BY MARY NJ. CHASE.
One twilight time in summer,
Sweet Lizzie Cary and
Went up to the darkening hilltop
To gaze at the western sky.
) q Behind US the oaks and naples
With crossed arms silently stood
The evening light lay family
On the moss-beds of the wood.
We gazed far down through the valleys,
And over the billowy swells
And heard from the distant village
The chime Of the factory bells.
Our hearts in the silence grew gentle,
And holy thoughts / could trace
In the beautiful calm expression
Ofsweet Lizzie Cary's face.
The daylight CLEANS died slowly
From the landscape, one by one,
And a vast and purple ocean
Lay where had been the sun
Amid its tideless pillows
Seven golden islands grew,
And golden vessels softly
Came sailing thereunto;
And ever as their bright prows
Approached to the glorious shore,
They were silently blended with it,
And back returned no more
No breezes troubled the stiffness
OF that strange and solemn sea,
While through the purple distance
The ships sailed silently.
As we gazed on those golden islands,
Sweet Lizzie Cary's head
With its chestnut curls dropped lower
On my shoulder, and she said =
"Thou art that shining haven,
The world is that dim, dark sea,
And my heart like these wandering vesse
Will at last come back to thee p
Then I pressed the dear child closer,
As | looked down the coming years
On the vague and misty future,
And whispered through my tears:
Life is that weltering ocean,
And Heaven that golden strand,
And my soul..like those bright barks drifti
Floats on TO the glorious land.
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w. L. POPE.
ANSWER TO THE ABOVE.

In the valley Of the Connecticut, corn
growers are glad 10 pay 20 cents a bushel
for ashes TO apply TO corn in the hill at the
time of the first working after it is up
Ashes may be scattered over the hill be-
fore the corn makes its appearance the
main thing is TO be sure and apply them
some time before the plants grow. About
a heaping table spoonful to each hill is the
quantity commonly allowed. Leached
ashes spread broadcast e corn before
planting has long been practiced with
success.
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BOOK AGENCY.

THE subscriber, having permanently located
himself in HillsborOugh, offers his services
to his friends and the public throughout the
State. Having entered into arrangements with
large Publishing Houses in Boston, New York,
Richmond, and Charleston, and also engaged
the services Of an Agent in New York to at
tend the Trade Sales, he is now prepared to ex-
ecuie orders from a Primer 70 a Library ola
thousand volumes; and almost any work pub
lished in England OF the United States will be
furnished to order. A large assortment Of Books
kept on hand, and all orders faithfully and pune
tually attended 10. Orders are respectfully so
licited. Ministers and Teachers supplied at a
liberal discount. He will furnish Theological,
Literary, Scientific, Temperance and Miscella-
neous works of all kinds. No trash will be
sold. He expects, with the assistance Of active
agents, TO visit every county in the State.
COLLECTING AGENCY.
The undersigned also offers his services as a
Collecting Agent, to all persons having need
for one in any part of the State.
SAMUEL PEARCE.
Hillsboro,' Feb. "a, 1850. 26-1y
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SUNDAY READING.
HEAVEN.

Heaven is a reality, not seen by the
eyes of flesh, but made known by reve-
%lation, and received by faith. Heaven
is a rest from toll, trouble, temptation
and sin. Such a rest is very desirable, if
it were only a sweet sleep but heaven
is more.
1t is a state of delightful activity. Eve
ry faculty and every affection will find
appropriate exercise and probably latent
powers, not here, will there be awakened
into activity--powers suited to the new
condition in which the soul exists.
Heaven is full Of light all darkness
and doubt are absent. knowledge will
there be clear, and will possess a transfer
ming efficacy /; still, knowledge in heav.
en- will be progressive; the pleasure viii
partly consist in ever learning something
unknown before.
Heaven is a region of perfect love
all the heart and mind and strength will
be exerted in love ; and if the power o
loving should, in the progress Of the i'm
mortal soul, be increased a thousand fol,
all this increased ability will be KEEP
constantly in full stretch by the lowell
ness and glory 0 fthe objects Of affection
Heavenly JOY consists in loving with al
the heart, and in being loved. As heaN
en- is a s%ociety,t the members are happy
not only in loving their King, but in mu
tual love. There will exist no envy, nc
Jealousy, nor apathy ; every soul wi
be transparent to every other, an
all will see that nothing but pure 10y
exists in every heart.
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REGALIA. REGALIA. &c.

NJ Z would respectfully inform our 1iiends, and
wv the Brethren generally that we keep con-
stantly on hand a large and general assortment OF
Regalia, and every thing necessary for fitting out
Divisions, &c.
Sons of Temperance Jewels, pure Silver at
SIS, 20 and $22.
Officers Stats, fine, from 2 to So 90.
MarshaIl's Sashes, from 2 so to s., so
" Baiton's, from l to 81.
White Linen Collars, superior Style and finish,
SIS per dozen.
Ballot Boxes, Marbles and Gavels, 81.
Seals neatly engraved, from $50 to So.
B
Got up 10 order, from 20 to 800, and designs for
warded first Tor the inspection of the Division,
when requested.
ANY article ordered oGthis establishment, and
not giving satisfaction, may be returned.
Address your orders to
WILSON & CO.,
Temple Gay St, Baltimore Md.
March 1, 1850.
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ASHES ON CORN.

Mr.. EDIToR.:-Wn you please letme
know in your next No. of the CuLTIvA-
TOR, whether or not ashes applied to hills
Of Corn externally, before it comes up,
would he beneficial And which is the
best way of applying ashes to Corn? Also
Go you think it would pay a good profit,
in taking time TO apply the ashes to the
hills of Corn? Very respectfully, your
ob't serv't,
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e g @ Q r Q g s

A young gentleman in describing the
efFectSof his waltz, said he thought he
was going TO heaven on a band of music.
For fifteen minutes he appeared to be
swimming in a sea of rose leaves, with
a blue angel. This soon changed, he
says 10 a delirium Of peacock feathers,
in which his brain got so mixed up with
low necked frocks, muck and melody,
that he has fed on flutes ever since.
A BUSINESS" What business does
your husband follow? 2" asked a person
who was engaged in noting the occupa-
ton Of our citizens, recently Of a female.
"Why, sir" she replied, she follows
drinking rumv" The canvasser at once
entered opposite his name gentleman
isn't your hat sleepy inquired a lit
tie urchin, Of a man with a shocking
bad un. 'Why? inquired the man.
Because it's a long time since it had
anap.'
"Jim-if you don't behave yourself,
III give you a good whipping"
"Well ma. l wish you would, for I'll
be hanged il you've yer given me any
licken that | called good, yet"
A yOund fellow having been charged
with getting drunk the night before, and
wishing to Justify himself, declared he
never was drunk, nor never meant tc
be, for it al0ays made him feel so bad tn
merit morning.
HALF RlGHT.-When Lord Morpett
was in this country a few years since, ht
CHANGED to be at a dinner table in New
York, in company with Mr.. Frelinghuy
sen. He filled his glass, and asked Mr.
F. to allow him the pleasure Of takinj
wine with him, who politely declined
the honor, remarking that he had aban
doned its use. "You are, more tina
half right, sir" replied Lord M. Hi
lordship afterwards commenced pourin
water into his glass with the wine, drinl
ing about ha"lf-and-half. II see, m
lord" said Mr.. Frelinghuysen, thu
you are Just huff right"
A PosER.-A calm, blue-eyed, Sc
possessed young lady, in a village slow
east receiving a long call the other da
from a prying old spinster. who, aft
prolonging her stay beyond even her ow
conception of the young lady's end
rance, came to the main question whic
had brought her thither.
1--WE been asked a good many times
YOU was engaged to DR.. c.. Mo-
If folks inquire again whether you be
not, what shall | tell 'em think?'
Tell them answered the young lad
fixing her calm blue eyes, in unblushiI
steadiness upon the inquisitive featul
Of her interrogation, tell them you thi
you don't know, and you are sure it
none Of your business
All HE'LL IS REJoIcING.-A runs
Ter in Wilmington lately saw a reform
man who had relapsed into his form
habits, and was walking along intoxi
ted. He stepped up TO him in a pie
ant name and remarked kindly
What, you have got to drinking ag
have you?' The drunkard immediat
exclaimedin a loud voice, and with
lifted arm Yes, all he'll rejoicing !
Thus ended the interview.
HONEST AT LEAST" Will you
a glass Of whlskey with mel" aske
topper Of a distiller.
"No-I don't drink" was the rel
What you make whiskey and "
drink it,"
No-it's only made for such fool
you r. replied he cody.
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NEW
EsTAR q q

THE undersigned has the pleasure of an
L nouncing to the citizens of RALEIGH and
the surrounding country, that he intends car
rrylng on the above business in all its various
branches.
Having had yearsof practical experience in
this line, he fatters himself he will be able to
please the most fastidious and would most
respectfully solicit a portion Of public patronage.
He does not expect 10 keep on hand Cloths
but will make up Cloth brought to him by
customers, from Stores or elsewhere. Having
taken into consideration the hardness Of the
times, he will work very low for cash or coun.
try produce.
Cutting done in the latest style, and at shor
notice. His Shop may be found a few door
North of the YARBoRoUGH HOUSE, at Beck
with's Store, opposite City Hotel.
j. w. HOWARD.
Raleigh, March 14th, 1851. 2S-tf.
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A FLowERY PREAcHER.-One of the best
illustrations of a fowery discourse, which we
can remember, is that of a gentleman, who,
in leeturing to an audience, eclipsed Paley's
Evidences in the following striking manuer /:
Ladies and gentlemen / am as certain 0 fthese
truths, as am that -four comes from Roches-
ter, and that | know for certain, my brother
having this morning received three hundred
barrels of superfine, which he desires me to
state, will be sold for cash or approved paper,
as low as any in the market !'-Drawing
Room Journal.
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JOB PRINTING.

WE are prepared TO execute JOB PRINTING,
w of every description, with neatness and des-
patch, and respectfully solicit the patronage of our
friends IN this department of business. We war
rant oui work to be as well and eheaply done, as
by any other Establishment in the State. Send
in your work ard give us a TRIAL.
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SUNDAY.

The first day of the week derived its shame
from the Saxons, who, in heather times;
eonsecrated it to the Sun, which they wor.
shipped. The solemnization Of the day be.
gan during the early history ofthe Christian
Church, in commemoration Of the Resource
ton Of Christ and the descent of the HOLY
Ghost, both of which events took place upoT
it. The Sunday was at first distinguished
only by prayers and the reading of passages
of the Scriptures. Before the reign of Con
stantine, it was not strictly observed as
day of cessation from labour ; but, by a de
cree ofthat Emperor, public business ant
military exercises wefSHuspended. Thc
Council of Laodicea, which sat A. D. 260
forbade labour of all kinds on that day, anC
the laws of T~heodosius sanctioned the inter
diction, and imposed penalties to secure it
observance.
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DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

Application for Charters for Subordinate u
Mons in the State of North Carolina, shall be
made to the Grand Union of North Carolina,
and forwarded to the G. S. Scribe. The char
ter fee is five dollars, including the proper
books.
Applications TO open new Unions must be
signed by at least eleven persons, who must
be ladies of good reputation and standing In the
community.
The standing and character of the applicants
for a Charter, must be certified by some officer
Of the Sons of Temperance, or a Clergyman or
Justice Of the Peace living in the vicinity, and
accompany the application.
FORM OF APPLICATION FOR A
Union of the Daughters of Temperance
(Date)
The undersigned, Ladies of -, believ-
ing the Order Of the Daughters of Temperance
to be well calculated to extend the blessings oil
total abstinence, and promote the general wei.
fare Of mankind, respectfully petition the Crane
Union of the State of North Carolina, TO gram
them a Charter to open a new Union, 10 be call
ed the -- Union, No. -, Daughters o
Temperance, Of the State of North Carolina, IL
be located in --, and under your jurisdiction
We pledge ourselves, individually and collec
lively, to be governed by the rules and usage
Of said Grand Union, and also by those of tn,
/ National Union.
Enclosed is the Chartee fee, IS.
1t must also be stated whether the applicant
are members Of the Order or motif they are
! Of what Union. To be directed to Mrs. LUCY
NJ. PETERSILIA, Grand Sister Scribe, Ra'
, eigh, n. c., free Of postage.
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Institution for the Deal, Dumb and the
BLIND.
ENHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Of the
Il N. C. Institution give notice, that a De-
partment will be opened for the instruction of
the BLIND, at the commencement of the next
Session ON the 18th of July. 1t is highly de-
sirable that early notice should be given of those
who may wish to enter this department, in or
der that the necessary arrangements may be
made.
Applications for admission from Deaf-mutes
or Blind persons, must be made 10 William d.
Cooke, Principal of the Institution, who will
furnish all necessary information.
Raleigh, April 10th, 1851. 3l-ta$2
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EVANS & COOKE,
One Door aboUe r. Smiths Old Corner.
RALEIGH, N. C.


WE would respectfully inform our friends and
w the public generally that we intend keep
ing constantly on hand a full supply of
Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery,
GROCERIES, SC.
and indeed every thing found in similar estab-
lishments. They present the following as
specimens oftheir Stock
Chem, Jasper, and Black Silks,
Silk Tissue and Alborines,
Embroidered Grenadines and Berage,
Dotted and Embroidered Swiss Muslins,
Poplins and Berage DeLanes,
En-. White Grape Shawls,
Jenny Lind Collars and Cuffs,
Ladies Kid Gloves and Mits,
DO. Embroidered L C Hdk's,
Teffita and Bonnet Ribbons,
Lace Capes, and thread Laces,
Chine and Embroidered Parasols,
Ginghams and Calicoes,
Shoes and Boots of every quality and price
Bonnets and Hats Of every description,
Black French Cloths and Casimeres,
Black Satin and MarseilIes,
Bed Tick, Coltonades, Domesiics, Crockerv
Wedding Hoes, Sugar, Coffee,
Adamantine Candles, ard a number Of art
cles not enumerated, all of which the Subscr
bers intend selling Cheap for Cash, OF to punt
tual dealers on a short credit. Don't forget
give US call and examine our Stock befol
o purchasing elsewhere.
One door above Richard Smiths, NJ. 2!
Fayetteville Street.
H. L. EVANS.
: GEO. T.COOKE.
n Raleigh, March 10. 1851. 90-
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The North Carolina
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
@AGB34ERa S1a Ga
THE above Company has been IN ope-
a ration nearly n year, under the i'm
mediate supervision of
DR.. Chas. F.. Johnson, President,
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
VIM. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
Dr. V Wm Is nj M J ) Medical Board of
Dr.. R. B. Haywood, CONSULTATION.
William D. Cooke,
DR.. William r. Scott, Executive Com.
Charles 3. Root,
J. Hersman, Gen =. agent.
During this time more than 500 Policies have
been issued with an lncreasingd demand forinform-
alton on the subject of Life Insurance.
This Company is working under the most lib
eral Charter known to Life Companies. The 9Th
Sec. is as follows
Be itfdyther enacted, That the husband NAV
insure his own life, for the sole use and benefit OF
his wife or children, and in case ofthe death ofthe
husband, the amount thus insured shall be paid
over TO the wife or children, OF their guardian. il
under age, for theirown use, free from all tile
claims OF the representatives OF the husband or any
Of his creditors.
Organized on principles purely mutual, toe life
members participate in the oohole of the profits
Besides, the insured is allowed to use annual df
vidends in the renewal of Prem iums.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to fvt
years, for 2-3ds their value.
All losses ofthe Company are paid within nine
" days after satisfactory proof is furnished.
No Calilornia risks have or will be taken.
Blanks and Pamphlets containing Charter, Bye
Laws, sc. can be had on application at the ofic
Of the Company, or any Of the Agencies.
i AGENTS FOR THE COMPANY
i J Hersman, George T. Cooke, W. Whitaker
g G.. E. B. Singellary, Travelling Agents for Mort
Carolina, sc, and S. J. Young, for South Ca1o
lima.
Communication should be addressed, pc,
! paid, to JAMES F. JORDAN,
: Secretary.
April 10, 1850. I7--ly.
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Cheap as Ever
COME AND SEE II

THE Subscriber would also inform his town and
country friends, that, having returned from the
North, where be has laid in "a good assortment o.
Groceries and Shoes, they may be satisfied that he
will not be undersold by any. Don't listen to any
idle tales, but come and see for yourself and yor
shall not lose anything by so doing.
L. B. WALKER.
April 10, 1851. 81
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To my Town and country Friends.
Subscriber would respectfully call the
Ill attention ofbis Town and Country friends to
his stock OF Family Groceries, which he is deter
mined 10 sell on as good terms as any one in the
place. Among his stock may be found.
so Bbbls. best Petersburg Flour-whole anc
half barrels.
2 Hhds. Bright and DryP F. R. Sugar,
5 bbls do do N. o. do
6 do Crushed do
5 do Clarified do
4 do Pulverized do
Package best Loaf do
Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee,
Imperial and Black lea, a fine article,
Tallow, Adamantine and Sperm Candles,
Washing and Fancy Soaps,
Cranes Wash mixture-a superior article,
A fine lot imported segars different brands,
Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather ; and many ar.
ticles in tile Grocery and Confectionery line.
Give me a call, and | am deter mined not to be
unde4sold by Jew OF Gentle.
L. B. WALKER.
Raleigh. Nov. 9TH 1850. I2-
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HEARTF & LlTCHFORD.
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
HATS, BOOTS, SHOES Sc

LA WOULD respectfully ask attention to the
~ following, a portion oil their Spring pnEchas-
es, which have been received
Chameleon Hermann, Silk Brocade Labradors,
Fancy Silk Tissues. Berages, Berage DeLains,
Poplins, Prints, French Jaconetts, Embroidered
Swiss Muslins, .4lborines, Cllenle Ginghanls,
Lace Shawls, Grape do.
Fancy Cravats for Ladies, Jaspra Silks,
Chenie 10. Emb'd Silk Mantislas, Lace and MRslin
Visitees, Belts, Lace, Trimmings, &C., &C.
ALSO,
Bleached and Brown ShiTtings and Sheetings,
Irish Linens, Summer Coatings, and Pant stuf1s,
&C., &c.
Raleigh, March 25, 1851. 3D.
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THE IMMORTAL INSECT
ALSO AT HOME AGAIN.
We are in receipt of our entire stcckof
6 e q g 8 I n G ,

Embracing black dress and frock CO.ATS, from
$40 to $40; brown, green, olive and blue Frock
and Dress COATS, from IS 10 $50 SACK
COATS, all c%olors, double and single breasted,
at from 50 to SI2, wadded and lined throughout,
made up magniicently. FRENCH SyACKS-
of all %colors, something entirely new. OYER,
COATS-black, blue, brown, green, drab and
olive-iR which We defy competition, both as 10
style, make and price. We have them at from
Is 10 SIS.
P.4NT.4LOONS-alf c%olors, all styles and
at all prices, from 81 to IS.
VESIS-of every variety, from 81 50 10 IS.
DRESSING GOFNS, Dress Shirts, Un-
der Shirts, Drawers, all kinds. .
GLOVES-ail sorts. JENNY LIND
CR.4T.4TS; something entirely new, besides,
we have all that is in the State.
Our entire stock will be sold lower than the
same articles can be bought for, any where at
the North and as Iolg, and we venture 10 say
LOWER, than they can be bought Of any North
ern i%linerant slop shop, located here for a few
weeks, or perhaps during the sitting Of the Leg
~isIature. We are known in North Carolina,
and will warrant every article we sell to be such
as cannot be found in an ordinary Clothing Store.
OLIVER & PROCTOR,
No. One, r. r. r. 2.
Fayetteville ST., Raleigh, n. G
See Sign of the four Red R.R r. RS.
November g., 1850. IL If
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-06-12
For the Literary Echo.
A Sinlile.

AsI sat by my window one bright sunny day,
The birds sang so sweetlv the flowers looked so
gay,
Nv mind wandered off from the scenes of the
past
and was building air castles not destined to
last
Oo their untiring wings were lay thoughts fit
ting by,
To the eastward, then westward, now low and
now high,
When my eye CHANGED to rest on n small piece
Of glass,
which was laying close by me upon the green
The sun shining bright like mirror it gave
The borrowed light back in an unsullied wave.
As looked by its side there modest flower
stood,
With its head hanging down in sad pensve
mood,
But twas almost eclipscd by the bright spark
ling gem,
And would scarcely be seen cen by observing
But a cloud CHANGED to pass DER the face of the
And the mirrors false beauty was instantly
gone;
Yet the flower still remained the same rs before,
And appeared cen more lovely as you looked
at it moro.
Thus me thought It's with friends, with the
false and the trNc.
Dame Fortune has plenty, but Poverty few
And those who shine brightest when Prosper
'ty's sup
Benignantly beams on some much yored one,
Like the fragment of glass will be first to depart
Wheneer Poverty's cloud hides the light from
their heart;
But the true, worthy friend like the flower,
will remain
Unframed by the shadow or even the rain,
And when poverty scatters the false hearts away.
The true will grow brighter and brighter for aye
Westerly. June 9th. 1851. q. IL. Is