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Southern shield., 1852-05-15

HEALTH OF HENRY CLAY.-The latest accounts from Washington, in regard 10 the health of this illustrious man, are gloomy and disheartning. The great old statesman is near the end of his earthly pilgrlmage.- We should not be surprised 10 learn thal he has, ere this, been translated to the bet ter land.
 The telegraphic advices have informed us, that he was sinking rapidly on Monday last, and was not expected to live through the night. A dispatch, three days later however. states that he was still living, al though extremely feeble, and that he had rested we'll the night previous. The fact that his two sons had been telegraphed to conoe to Washington forthwith, Is melan- cholv evidence that MT, Clay has given up all hone of ever crossing the mountains alive.
 It is sorrowful to contemplate Henry Clav, as he has been for some months pas' sorrowful to see the tenement of so glorious mind gradually wasting away, sinking under the accommodating intirmlies of years while the grandeur of his intellect remains unimpared, and every mental faculty con tnues as bright, as clear, and as sublime as in the pride of his unequaled manhood when he stood without peer upon the face of the earth, towering in intellectual sope riority far above the mightest ol H!!S com peers. IL seems inScrutable that no IIi3dl cine has been prepared to save the life o such man--no fountain whose crystal wat CTS would wash away the wrinkles of age and preserve to the earth, in untading viz or, her best, and her greatest.
 But there is none. The general doom which awaits all the living, will soon sweep him from earth and earthly things. Bu | his fame will survive to the "last syllable of recorded tme," and wherever great ser vices are regarded with gratitude-wher ever patriotism is revered- wherever fiber ty is loved-the name of Henry Clay vii l be mentioned in tones of respect, love, anc veneration-N. 0. Com. Bulletin, Sth inst | ~~~~-~-~~~~~-~~~~~
 The Exhibition of the Industry of all Ma tions in New York promises to succeed.- l Among the articles sent from England, tc l be placed in the collection, is a carpet from | Halifax, which, the Courier says, bears of the palm of any thing of the kind as yet seen in the country. IL measures six yard: in length and five yards in width It is o Mosaic pattern, and so exquistely wrought that the beholder nstinctiveIy regards it, al first sight. as richIygrouped painting or canvass. In its fabrication three thousand threads were used to the square inch, anc the cost of the article, of the dimensians sta ted is over 5000. Three hundred color: are made to appear in the filling up of the base.
Southern shield., 1852-05-15

As matter ot courtesy toward several personal friends of the opposite party, we publish the subjoined proceedings of the Democratic township meeting, held in He lena on Saturday last.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10
Eor b. JomnnI 81 Cgmmree.

As the iimc approaches for the nomination Of
Democratic candidate foe President, VIC deem IL
due az well TO the true Democracy Of this State as
TO the, brethren throughout the Conitdcracy,t TO
plain The peculiar state Of things v hch for some
time have weighed down and crippled our National
Dcm0cfacy.
IN 1873 The Van Buren, detection came at time
when party organizations were confused and re.
laxcd; when The slavery question was quite imper.
fectly understood and wac at iis elimination point;
when various local Issues tending 20 produce die
cord and division were under heated discussion
and under all these adverse and malgn influences,
practised band Of political cormOraGts were ona-
bled 10 draw of from tic Democratic candidate
large vote. When, however, the occasion had
passod over, and the consequences OF their action
had visited The country in TIC form Of an incomre-
tent, un.crupul0us and vindictiye administration,
the rank and file, who bad been thus deceived
and betrayed, repentcd Of their folly and wick
c5ncss, aud, 90 the present moment, have sought
TO return 10 the Democratic party and lite princi-
ples in good faith. Tie motto OF tho leaders was,
and il 10, and will be, rule OF RUM and this they
will carry QUITO "thc bitter end" Alter - these
leaders were entirely powerlcss for evil They could
not control the masses whom in evil moment they
had temporarily Withdrawn from the party. The
slavery question was every day becoming better
understood, end the spirit Of the Constitution vas
every day gaining gfOund. The passage OF the
acts Of 1860, called the Compromise measures, met
the apDrobition Of the masses. and tbose who had
maintained the integrity Of the Constitution aud
the rights II the States were clearly, in the public
judgment, in ihe ascendant Toe rrn Of Mr..
Dickinson, who had been conspicuous in resisting
tho ianatcism and hypocrisy Of tho day in the
Senate was about &C. expire, and the friends Of the
Constitution in this and other States looked forward
10 SIC great and sautary principle maintained
and vjndc tied in HE return. II well known
that he vas marked for sacrifice by aboii,ioBisn,
but he was beyond the reach Of that faction, and
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% See first page.
s.riou. Accident to Mr.. web.ter.

We have telegraphic information that the
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER was thrown from his
carriage on Saturday morning, near Marshfeld,
striking his head and right shoulder. He was
stunned and insensible for few minutes; but
we are gratified to learn that, though his in
jures are severe, they are not considered dan
gerous. The despatch intmates that the acct
den, may de,ain him at Marshfeld for some
days. The rumor at first ran at Boston that
he was fatally injured, which created intense
excitement, and DR.. WARREN started post-haste
for Marshfield, but subsequent accounts happily
relieved this apprehen sion.
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OFFICIAL.

Extract from a despatch received at The Department
of State. from Timothy DARLIsG, ESQ, United
States , onsid at Nassau, ~. r., dated 44prii p,
1852 I"
son the 81 instant the Governor Of this Colony
directed II to be notified, for general Information,
that the machinery of the Revolving Light at Gun
Cay bahama Banks) had become derangcd
from over which neither the Government nor
the lighthouse keeper have had any control; and
that the utmost exertions making TO repair the
machinery, so as to secure the duo revolution Il
the light
al have deemed this matter Of sufficient i'm.
portance to bring under the syecial notice of the
Department, as an interval Of some weeks or even
months may elapee belize lie necessary repaits
can be made.'
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webster Association Mt Boston.

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF the friends
Of the Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER have formed them
selves into association ut Boston, and ut their
organization adopted the following resolutions
unanimously:
"Rooired, That IN organizing this Association,
in honor Of DANIEL WEDsTER, we desire our fellow
citizens Of this Commonwealth TO be assured Of
office Of President Of the United States, If Massa.
chusetts will be true TO the Union, TO HERSELF and
10 him, at this critical moment.
"Resolred, That VIC desire our fellow-citizens OF
the whole Union 20 take notice that we urge the
lection OF Mr. Webster TO the highest Office in
their gif upon no sectional grounds; that in his
name, as n candidate, VIC seek TO unite the hrncst
support Of the principles Of the prsscnt Admins
ration with the highest OF all qualifications for the
great trust OF the Presidency; and that believing,
we do sincerely believe, that the maintenance Of
hosc principles IL essential 10 the peace OF the
try and the security 1.-THE Union, we are determined
10 spare no czertions, and TO omit no sflorts which
we can honoraby employ, 10 secure the election OF
him who 10 beet fitted to administer for the next
four years that Constitution which his whole life
has been paced in defending.
"Resolred, That whoever asserts that MIR. WEB.
srER IL without the requisite POPULARITY TO be
elected President Of the United States, grossly I'M
doryalues the intelligence and virtue Of the people;
that such assertion supposcs nation OF irccmcn
whom Providence has bestowed the power OF
elccting their own 'ulers, and has withheld from
for yourselves. rejecting and deDouncing cue an i'm
puiation. we mean 10 assert aud TO vindicaie our
entire capacity 10 appreciate the life and labors Of
a great public servant, who has done for us iniin-
itely more than we can ever do fur him.
"Rssolcfd, That VIC hold in the highest honor
and respect the present President q tho United
Statcs, MILLtpD FILLMORE; thrt we arc grateful 10
him for the hrmncss with which he has stood by
the Constitution and the laws in times 81 difficulty
end danger, for bis wise and judcioUs appoint
mcnts TO important Office, aud especially for bav
ing sought the counsels and loanod upon the sup
port 70 which the whole nation desired him 20 look
al the commencement Of his administration; but
that cannot yield our long cherished hopcs the
proud. nfTcctiouste preference Of cur understand
ings and our hearts, and the setled conviction of
our judgments, in favor Of any other living man;
md that do not doubt, II the Prcsidenps private
feelings could reach us, they would concur with
cure, that 10 DAEiEL WEBsTrR aro due the honors
Of the Presidency, more cmphaiically than they
have ever been due 20 any man since the days Of
Washington"
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I lie REPU BLIC
WASHING
MONDAY MORNING, MAY 10. 1852.

"A crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, or anarchy and
confusion ensue. can most religiously aver
have no wish that is incompatible with the dig
nifty, happiness and true interest of the people OF
this country. My ardent desire is, and my aim
has been, as far depended upon the Executive
Department, to comply strictly with all our en-.
'eagemcnts, foreign and domestic; but to keepthe
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, TO zee them independent
'cf all and under the influence of none. In word
8 want an American character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not, by becoming the partisann Of Great
Britain or France, create dissensions disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever,
tie cement which binds the Union.''
tGEoReE WAsHINaToN, 1895.
.'Resoiued, That we regard the series Of acts
tnown the Adjustment measures as forming
in their mutual dependence and connexion sys-
tenn of compromise the most conciiatory and the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions,
v and that therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution, as final set
Element in principle and substance the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of Whg Congressional Caucus, Decem.
Der 1, 1851.
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The tAlbanyl Eesning Journal says ait is not
any particular class cf our citizens who have
taught the fugitive 10 defend his liberty as he
particular class Of citizens who have taught this
atrocious doctrine; and their name is REBELS and
IsoRATEs. They arc warmed into life and pam.
pcred into property by the best and freest go.
vernment on tho face Of the earth. and then thrust
their envenUmed fangs into its vitals. What lees
does that clergyman that editor do. who exborts
the citizen or suhcct 20 defend HE liberty against
che would defend his ifei" The officer of the law,
in the execution Of hs functions is the Gorrnmeni;
and, i'm executing United States law, hc ia the ma
tion. He represents IN bis person the power and
authority Of the nation Whoever resists him in
the discharge Of his official duties, makes war up
on the nation. And whoever .xhorts 10 euch an
act, is accessory TO the warfare Cannot the EUtn.
ing Journal perceive that on officer clothed with
such power and authority stands in different re-
lstion to- the citizen subject than he would If npf
clothed with such power and authority. Docs the
Erening Journal belong to no Government faction;
Does il scc that its doctrine Of resistance to the
officers Of the law, by the individuals sought TO be
arrested, would, IL carried out, either nullify the
Government, or render necessary powerful police
and military organization.
In short, the doctrine which the EUening Journal
teaches, strkcs at the very foun dations Of free
government, and indeed Of oil government save
that Of brute force. Heaven defend us from such
liberty as this-N. Y. Journal Of Comm1cs.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

We crave the consideration " our friends in
Congress for the delay which has occurred in
transferring TO our columns many speeches that
We should have been most happy 10 copy in full
from the official reports. Those Of political
and public character we intend TO reprint as
rapidly as the accumulation Of interesting and
valuable material will permit. We would take
this occasion also TO remind those of our friends
who may desire 10 send out Wing speeches
with Wing imprint, that the publishers Of
this journal are prepared TO issue them in a
pamphlet form, neatly and with despatch.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10
8 CITIZEN OF MINNESOTA.
New Book.

Thorpe, Quit English Torn, and Human LIE
Therein. BY WILLIAM MovSTyoRD Boston
TIcKSon, RgED FIELDS. 1852. Washington
TAYLOR & MAURY.
This book (says the New York Po,D Is 90
neatly got up that the mechanical execution alone
is almost a sufficient temptation 10 read IT, To a
large class Of readers, the religious philo.
sophy Of the work, the easy strain OF the dialogue,
and oertaiH antique favor in tho STYLE constitute
a more substantial recommendation.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

ISsAsrTy.-Cnptsin Floyd, Of the American
steamship Washington, plying between New York
and Europe, became insane the last voyage out,
and cndeavOred to run that fine ship ashore. A
consultation was held 10y tbs passengers, and a
statement drawn up, when the captain was &C.
cured and the FIRST mate took charge. On arriv
ing a, Southampton, suitable dispositions were
made, the captain was placed in the Iunatic ssy-
lum, and the vessel proceeded 20 Bremen in com.
rnand Of Mr.. Fitch, the fret lieutenant.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

Tvs AsERicaS CARDfSAL.-A correspondent Of
The St. Louis Tnteiigencer, writing from Rome on
the 30lh Of March, and referring to the subject Of
the appointment Of an American cardinal, says:
ITO settle the matter about Bishop Hughes,
may say here that learn from several sources TINT
the Pope has said he should appoint for the
honor was properly due TO Maryland a. tho State
settled by Roman Catholics. There is no talk, nj
present Of making an American cardinal, but somc
bishop Of Baltimore may reasonably expect the
honor in the coursc Of few years"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

MJRDgR AND LyScH Law have been lately in
the ascendant at Rio Grande city on the Texan
frontier, as VIC learn from the RIO Braso newspa-
per printed at Brownsville. A Mr.. Patton having
had bis brains beaten out by two Mesicsns. os vas
alleged, they were pursued, captured, and hung,
and another party OF aIcxieans fired into and sis
Of them killed.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

A despatch, from Hartford states that the
Democratic members Of the Legislature u Con-
necticut held caucus on Thursday evening,
and nominated for the United States Senate the
Hon. Isaac ToUcEv, who will doubtless be
chosen at the election 20 take place on We'd
ncsday, the 9Th instant.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

FRE AsD Loss OF JiyEs.-A fire broke out at
New York on Saturday morning, ia Catbsrine
near Chester street Several wooden buildings,
all Of which we're occupied By separate families,
we're consumed. Several lives we're lost. Eight
dead bodies had at last advioes, been gotten from
the ruins and taken to tho siation-hooso. Four Of
the Victims, it Is stated, belonged to famly-a
mother, two daughters and son. Margaret Lo-
gan, capmaker, and others, we're much injured.
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sens,or from son,h cnrel,n..

We have telegraphic information from Co
lumbia. South Carolina, that the Governor Of
that State has appointed the Hon. J. p. RicH-
AkDsoS as Senator Of the United States to
I'll the place Of X. BARSwELL RnErr, re-
uffruod
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

NhvAL.-The steam-frigate Mississippi was 70
leave New York on Saturday for Boston, for the
purpose Of towing the steamer Princeton from
thence to Norfolk, where the latter lie to receive her
engincp. &c
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

HgsaY SUaSER, brother Of tie Hon. Charles
sumner, Of the United States Senate, died ct
South Orange, New Jersey on Wednesday last.
IBosfon T,1nscyiDf I'm
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Sr. MAay's CouSTy, MARyLAHD.--At the Wing
County Convention, on the 4th instant, Thomas w.
Cough. Henry w. Thomas, and James n. II re.
we'll, were appointed delegates TO the Slate Con-
vention, to meet in Baltimore The goth inst.
The following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted;
"Resoiced, That in thus appointing delegates 10
the Baltimore Convention, the Wings OF st. Mary's
county are not TO be understood 60 pledge them
selves 20 support the nominees for President and
Vice President, excerpt upon condition that tho
said candidates for President and Vice President
shalt be uncqoivocally pledged 10 regard the moa-
known az the Compromise os firal settle.
ment ard adjGstme mt Of the questions which they
embrace, aud 10 maintain that settlement in
violate
"Rosolred. That the DELEGATES from ST. Mary's
county are hereby instructed 20 vote for such
delegates, and mono others, TO represent Maryland
in tho " big National Convention, ne they know
will support MiLLARp FILLMORE for President,
as long as there is the slightest hope Of bis nomi-
nation
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-10

brings us the following quotations for american
stocks:
~. s. o per cent bonds Of 1853, ~ q g.; u. : 8
per cent bonds Of 1861 1903 0i; skies Of '6s. no.
a IL; six per cent. stock Of ls67-s, l05 I09 ".
" State Sc OF 5S and go, g5 n %; Penn. 3 per
cent stock, 50; Ohio 6s Of TOTS. 1861 n I0TI
Macs. 8 per cent bonds Of '6S. i06 I07; Maryland
per cent State bonds. OF 1850, 90 a 100; Canada
6s, OF ~, III a ILL.,
One Of the most important items Of commercial
il the reduction Of the rate Of interest BY the
Bank Of England TO two per cent
The interest outside Of the Bank Of England is
said to be reduced to ono per cent per annum.
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TRIAL or BfsHoP DoAge IA alifcaiion is gaid
10 have been addressed by tho snof bishop III the
Protestant Episcopal Church 20 tht other iiah0fs,
to meet in convention at Camden on June 2i.h, Tor
The trial OF the charges aglinft Hsh1p D0ane. TITS
notification was received xtte ih3 Counci. OF lish-
ops in session at 81. Jo'n's thapc,, New loik,
on "wednesday last, appointing delegates - TIC
Jubilee celebration in London on June loih, and u
il thought that Bishops Delaney ard McEfoiky
will not go delegates, ,ording g appon'meHi,
on account OF the convention. bus ,hat Bsbop itT-
kns, Of Vermont, may go, ruuIar having been
circulated that he wilt rtfuec % 81 On Diskop
Doanu's trial. Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Ma. WEBSTER TO ISvITEp TO SrraK IN
FhSEoiL Halt In the Common Council last
evening order unanimously adopted, and
a committee appointed, TO invite Mr., Webster to
address his fciowcitizcns in Fancqi Hall, before
his return 70 Washington. Boston Journal, Moy7
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Itis announced IL one tho LONDON papers ifat
Mr.. Macaulay il preparing a nov edition Of nc
two volumes OF lis History VI England alfcsfy -
sued, and that bis publisher has caIcd IN ~ ite
copies Of the first edition 20 which he get &C.
cess This looks if eVne iuiportiM alterations
were 10 be made in the work - Ncfp York Ifg,es.
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SoNE ExcITENEsT has been created at Rich
mond, Virginia, in consequence Of Governor
johnson aaying commuted the punishment Of
death 10 that Of Punishment from the State, in the
case Of a slave named Jordan, who, on being whip
ped ~ white overscer for bad work and disobc.
dicncc, had risen against and killed him, for
which crime he had Been regularly tried and scn
fenced 20 be hanged
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THg RvEa MissfssirPf. az Dubuque, Iowa, on
the 50h ut, very high and expected 70 be
higher. The lower part Of the town was inundated.
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RICHMOND COLLEGE.


Al the recent annual Examination Of this Institution the
frst grade OF scholarship assigned TO the following
students:
CHRosoLoeY-Geo Basby, Stephen H Fisher William
K Todd, Henry NJ Wal,hall.
LATIS.-(Casur)-C K Biggs Fleming ii Kendall,
William r Todd ANN
Cicero AND LryY-Jamcs Terrell Robert Williamson.
UoRAcE-M G. Anderson john Il Kidd Samuel c Rcdd,
Edpar Tomkts William G Nooifn.
TERrScr.-P Henry Curpenc:, James N"olF,.S.
GnEEx- (%caoplons Anabasis } SamGe! { Eedd, VI G
Anderson.
Observation-Disclosures J Burruss, James 0 Ferrsi, John
+ Grubhs f VI AIchiuilau Edgar TGikics william. q
WnoLfn Robert Williamson, l. Haley.
TmrcyDIpEs.--P Henry Chrpent4r : iIii:m ) !'ya1d,
Robert n Sel!cn Edgar ToiiAce, William q "occin,
james Wcoiiu!k
FsEScH J. Fleming NJ Kendall, William $ Ryiari.
CHEMISTRY Robert y Sadeu, Henry Carpcnlcr Jaa
WuoIl,: |. HALEY, Copon anderson.
DAVIES ALdEEuA.M {; anderson Henry Ba'"es.
GqixiBS T. ,1';;a5 IE X h,ndafF Rctrs3n , John X
Sta rkc, John /. Sullivan.
RouapoS's ALGEpRA.--L Haley, + NJ McI,rl1n Edaar
4 Tumkies Rnbcr, William. William G Woncin.
GEOMETRY ASD PLAIS TRIG >SoMETRY.AI BWrass, las
0 Terrell, I. Haley. + " MchluI.n Edgar romkcg,
William G Wooiin
Spherical. TRlGuSoMETny.-JUhu Fisher, + II Kendall,
RI Williamson.
ASALy-rcAL tiroMETRY.-F VI kendl!l phiIp Stamard,
RuHert Williamson.
DiFFERESrIAL A.p lsTEGRAL CALCULUS AND ASTRONOMY.
ZlmniI, Jeier George. Albert II Sreni.
MENTAL PmLpsoPHY.-IamO JaIer GGurgc.
BY order OF the Faculty.
e. prRTEAR Secretary
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.ICaV0Ni; ENQUIRE 4 F..
nESprp, T,oy OF wHIGGERI.

To save the sinking Of Scot'ls" .'o' ,o win
irre,rieyabe ruin, the Republic at "as''s'o.,
ns have uaaed the lerocous assaults OF abolition
press ee New Hampshire prove Gen. pierces opp0s'
p@ aO to the principles of the fugitive slave law rnous"
having before the emphatic declaration o. ,aa san
n.oo, non the evidence Of leading New Hampshire seh'c
ho are familiar with the speech referred TO, mat me
.,ov in regard TO the assumed language OF Gen. fc'
nf.,sa in rcucra-fase in dc,a--tase from beginning /"
endyes,erdays Wing resorts 10 its climax o. anus,
and MISREPRESENTATION and calls in the c5aegeraon Oh "
H., tuna 70 mid In tho miserable work Of hunting down
i, comoanv of an aboitionist ono of the 'fues''
and holdes, defenders Of the South 10 be found at Inc
The wrechcd trick will fail of its purpose and WIN
upon its propagaors with killing effect lis 'eaoefS 'I
dupcd for little while, but terrible re'l'ou"o'
upon the heads of the offenders ,.r,,o, min,
But admitting that this story coineo IN ~
md circulated by Southern Wings is truly Sci
challenge the Wig TO show Then and 'fhsre zen &C., "
,d m decd has intimated The Morrill, as Gen. f1eFce
represented have done, that the Fena''ao" u 'uss
slaves is "compuc made By tour fathers" ana u's 0'
81