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WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM


ment ofnew goods, consisting in part, Of,
100 dress patterns A rich plaid silks SO inches
wide, the latest Persian and Broadway
styles. afft Isl rlt1e gh-t b
80 Bayadere silk dresses, entirely new.
rs patterns rich Al brooade silk, extra heavy
5000 yards, twenty-six inches wide, plaid silk,
from IS cents 10 81.
$500 yards, twenty seven inches wide plain heavy
Pout de Sole, all colors cheap.
1000 yards, twenty inches wide, pink, blue,
Pfc white, and common-colored silks, for even
ing dresses.
$500 yards brocade silks, from 81 TO 81 per yard
500 yards plaid poplins, al 40 cents per yard.
500 yards black silks, all widths, some extra
t..,s heavy, 1900 il
1000 yards plaid raw silks, superb quality.
rs embroidered French merino dresses.
40 pieces high-colored plaid merinos
25 pieces plaid yalenciennes, new article for
ladies.
so pieces plain and figured mousseline de lanes.
100 pieces medium style, handsome.
500 pieces plaid bonnet ribands
100 pieces watered and plain rbands
Embroidered and plain skirts
so pieces French merinos, all shades. 3
IS pieces English and Lyonese cloths. A
$50 fine and medium French worked collars.
10 pieces "A mantilla velvets.
70 embroidered Grape shawls, cheap. \.
10 cartons fine and medium embroidered linen
y cambria handkerchiefs
20 pieces Lupins fine mousselines, all colors
pieces Lupin's black mousselines, very fine.
II 90 pieces Lupin's bombasins, great bargains.
70 pieces black apacas, from % cents TO 81 20.
~ 10 long and square cashmere shawls. +.
100 long and square Bay State and other makes.
Velvet scarfs and cloth cIoaks., Elsr3rt
5000 yards French and English ginghains
so pieces plain and figured josey hannels.
r 20 pieces cloth for ladies' cloakin9s.8 a
~ Marcelines for Innings every color. 4 Fl
100 pieces fiannels, all colors. sls3 49, T.
so pieces cassinets,,i do. 8Iru rgJ.r ~ #.
= 50 pieces cassimeres, do 54 ,rH.a .-tH n
% pieces cloths, do. 3.0
r 80 pieces vestings, do, u tuerr,
A full assortment of silk and cotton hosiery.
5000 yards calico, some good at Gt cents ~
500 pairs servants blankets. E
100 pairs fine bed blankets twilled, very fine.
100 pieces kcrseys, for servants wear.
rs pieces 81 aud 81 full cloths
SO pieces plaid linseys.
A full assortment Of cotions Of every kind
Russia diapers table damask napkins.
Irish linens, Huckaback diapers, crash. 81
. IS pieces borkings some lG-l wide
80 pieces brocatel, some extra fine.
so pairs lace curtains, cheap.
&C. 10 pieces India satins. EF.fH&gs
@.ai Velvet carpets, Brussels carpets, ingram
carpets. 4tte.E. }aa. ..te.
Venetian carpets, rigs. .1 s-..a
Large and small door mats of various kinds
. d and great many other goods, too nuIner.
Gus TO mention. ISL p. .ts
In consideration of the very large amount OF
goods we buy and SELL IL enables give greater
bargains than any one else in the District. Pur-
chasers will please give call, and examine
for themselves. HALL g. BROTHER.
Sep 2S-2teod (m) .H aa
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-28
BY J. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
A ucti0n sale Of valuable Real Estate
adjoining the new Railroad Depot.


IN adjoining the new Railroad Depot.
On Monday afternoon, October 3, at O'Clock, at
my Auction Rooms, shall sell the following de-
scribed valuable property, viz Nl af4s#
Part OF Lot No. 3, in square $50, fronting CO feet
on New Jersey avenue, adjoining Foy's new Hotel,
on the north, running back about liz feet.
Also, part of Lot No 3, in same square, fronting
80 feet on street, and adjoining Foy's Hotel 10
the eastward, running back ITO feet.
Also, one valuable lot fronting IT'S feet on ID
street, trimming back 2s5 feet.
Either of these valuable Lots are suitable for
hotel, stores, extension OF railroad buildings, coal
and lumber yards, &c. Their adaptation for bus
mess or profitable speculation is TOO apparent to
require comment.
Terms One third cash; residue in six twelve,
and eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily
cured, bearing interest Title from the United
States, f4a. atSt st s.ftef
Also at The same time and place, will be sold
that valuable and choice property well-known as
BLADENSBURG SPRINGS,
situated al the northern part Of the village of Ba-
densburg, including about ten acres Of land sur
rounding the same.
There two springs the ground, one called
the Public Spring, between Ross street and the
Bridge, and the other about the same capacity
between the Bridge and the river. m
The sulphur and chalybeate qualities of these
waters are proven TO be equal, il not superior to
any in the country, and afford an opportunity TO
purchasers to found the most valuable and pro6ta-
BILE watering place extant. iae B rssaH stsia
BY railroad il is only ten minutes ride from
Washington, and one hour from Baltimore, being
also very pleasant drive from Washington.
Terms: One-third cash; the residue in six.
twelve, and eighteen months for notes satisfacto
rily secured, bearing interest. II ~ 4h t 2
fsle i1.l q JAS c. MCGUIRE,
'4 sep Did la@ t. f1aaG. sss Auctioneer.
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erected for the coavene nee, OF tile officers and
porters gave way under the immense pressure OF
the crowd, and that several persons We're seriously
injured The Herald says among the injured was
Hon. Mike Walsh, member OF the House of
Representatives elect from the Fourth district.
Mr.. Walsh was 10 follow MIR. Brady, and he was
standing near 10 the platform when the crash took
place. He was leaning against the railing, and
fell with 1.-THE crowd pressed upon him and
forced him against the timber 40 that the blood
was forced from his lungs OF his mouth He
was removed TO the Clinton Hotel One of our
reporters visited him at eleven o'clock and his re-
port was a melancholy one. II was feared that
Mr.. Walshs injuries would result fatally We
trust that he may YET ccover. His injuries are
entirely internal fefttst3 O.. 3a9i.aH
The Herald further says, that leaving the nm
fortunate episode Of the platform descent out OF
the question, the demonstration a most sue
cessful and exciting afiair trsta 8HA
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MI toI Hill, Washington, Tor rcnt.-The above
Hotel is offered for rent either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one ofthe
most desirable situations in the city, and an excel
at any time between this and the middle of Octo-
Der next. To gentleman of responsibility desi-
rous of keeping hotel, fine opportunity is Of
fered, Application TO be made TO the present pro-
prietor.
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY
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Engineer, Surveyor and Draughtaman.

Engineer, Surveyor and Draughtsman.
YT,HE SUBSCRIBER, recently draughisman OF
Il public lands TO the House Of Representatives.
attached 10 the General Land Office, and formerly
engaged upon Northern railroads, offers his SER
vices as above. tIei leits " t#E Ed
Draughts of maps, and plans of every descrip-
lion prepared OF railroads. public lands, and models
Of patents, and forwarded any part of the Union
with any information pertaining to the above mat
ters.E Address: J. III. ADAMS, Jr.
Washington, ID. c.
Office 18th street, doors north Of +. (m) il
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miscellaneous.
INHE FAKIR OF sIVA,s ORIGINAL Troupe

Vie FAMIH OF SHVA's original Troupe
Il Of Chinese Jugglers, Acrobats, Contortion-
lists, and Evolutonists, 42 in number, will appear
in their Thrilling and Startling Feais al roa all,
on Monday evening" September Goth, aad every
evening during the week. ~ M
The Infant Wonder and Musical Prodiaies,
Master Charles and Lewis Reitz, only and 8
years old, with the Champion Dancer, ID. Dewitt,
will appear in their Chaste Ethiopian Concerts
For particulars small bills 94a
Doors open al Z O'Clock. 3.4Af
Tickets so cents--chidren rs cents Reserved
seats rs cents. s,s,{ II 5l.ita Sep. 26-1w
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Tfltarapbir.
GREAT RACE At THE FAIRFIELD
COURSE (NEAR RICHMOND

BETWEEN RED EYE COZ yIRGINIAl AND
NINA tOF SOUTH CARoLINA) ~
Five Thousand People present.-SOuth
Carolina Victorious over Old Virginia.
RIcHMoNp, Va, September 27>--Nina, South
c arona,) took il in two heats. First heat three
minutes fifty -four and quarter seconds second
heat, three minutes iorty-eight seconds Thus
ended the most closely contested race ever made
in our country. The time was NOT so good be-
cause Of the heavy track and hot weather Five
thousand people We're present Nina Is. CD has the
foot; Red Eye, (Va. but for slight bolt in the last
three hundred yards of the last heat might have
made the second heat, and the result would have
been doubtful; most of the Time they We're neck
and neck. The knowing ones agreed that il was
the closest race ever run. There great ex-
element, but fine feeling. tf
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NEW GOODS AND NEW sTYLEs.-.

IN We are now opening new goods for the fall
trade Our stock will be found equal 10 the best
in the market in style and quality.
We invite our old customers and gentlemen in
want OF Clothing made 10 orderto give us an early
call. t..4nt rs.
quality, Gentlemen not having time 10 get them
made, will find our garments. 10 be Of superior
quality IN that line.
Furnishing Goods of all kinds as best cotton
woollen, cotton and silk Shirtsand Drawers, some
very large and fine, with many other new and de-
sirable grades. YOUNG 81 OREM,
b3 Merchant Tailors and Clothiers,
Sen OH fml A.Aa Rrnxvn,a Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-28

DARCsAINS, and no Mistake We have
ID now in store, and receiving daily the most com
plete assortment of Stoves that has been offer
ed for sale in this market, direct from Baltimore,
Philadelphia New York, Troy, and Boston. Our
stock is too large to mention in detail suffice il
to say have all the different patterns andla
improved cooking stoves, for wood or coal, com
prising in part the following the William Penn,
Triumph Complete, Bay State, Banner, Enchant-
ress Complete Cook, Old Dominion, Blue Ridge,
Globe, and numerous others. Also, Church Store.
Chamber, Dining-room, and Parlor Stoves the
latest and most beautiful in this city. To cash or
in our line at the lowest rates We solicit an
amination feeling assured that our stock, (Which
is one Of the largest in the city, regards quail
~ and low prices, cannot be excelled IL equslled
WOODWARD & GUY,
No. 4, north side Penn. av., bet. 10 IL llth SITS.
Sep 24--6tif 5f# ~ 1911 H t4Ep
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/ ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor & Collins

4 ENESNAL AGENC ne-IaylOr a. COLLINS
" will prosecute claims of every description
against the government, before the departments
or Congress. Procure pensions, bounty lands,
extra pay, and arrearages of pay. They will at
tend to the buying and selling OF real estate, the
ness. III .5s'.t st. 5Ie ts s@trs4igr .@s 81
They will also furnish parties al distance with
snch information they may desire from the seat
of government ys.aq sa tr.ts.. .....e..f ....4 l.
Charges will be moderate. t, ,s
Office on f street, Immediately opposite Winder's
Building, Washington, ID. c.
Sep. 2S--6moslNw I,..a.
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ust In season.-We have just. received
OF the latest patterns New York Crates thai
has ever been offered for sale in this city, and will
sell them cheap Cor cash. u Gaf $50 aa
1at oas rfs3 = WOODARD a. GUY, NJ
No 3, north side Pa av. between a +.
Sep 2i--6tf 10Th aud llth sits.
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LuNE Families who are
I now returning from the springs, and others
who about laying in their fall supply OF sroce-
ries, will do well to give me call before they pur-
chase elsewhere. The following list in part, OF
fine groceries, which have been laid in at the
lowest prices ruling before the late extraordinary
raise, viii be sold al a small advance over cost:
80 chests superior Black Tea, at so cents pound,
al retail NaR@
10 chests Green medium and very fine Tea, from
so cents TO 81 pound
'hhds. mediunrand very superior Porto Rico
Sugar, part at Ct cents
80 bags prime old government Java, Mocha, and
other Cofiees I'm - I.
l6 bbls. best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
$50 extra sugar-cnred Hams, favorte brands
s cases Conserve and two do Preserved East
India Ginger. rs t. &
Particular attic ntionis called 10 the above Black
Tea, at SO cents; il is rich in flavor, without the
deleterious effect OF most green tea and warranted
good as is generally sold at 81 aud 81 % cents
pound. With large variety of other articles not
named. Customers can always be accommodated.
Goods delivered free OF charge. ts
@ t@n tsai'1Hl n. M. p. KING,
Corner of and 10Th streets and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
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4 CENCY AT WAsHTNGTON.--To


IN Claimants. A. DICKINS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend TO pre-
empiion and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants aud claims to lands,
claims for properly lost in taken for the service
of the United Statesi property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
halfpay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, hali-pay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, Of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State OF Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action conduct of the government and in
deed any business before Congress or the public Of
aices whichmay require the aid of agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, aud depend.
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
OF the service 80. afG U5s4 rgUs
MIR. f. A. Dckins is Known TO most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. rl5.H H..
His Office is on Fifteenth street opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door Ia the Bank
of the Metropolis.
Alfletters must be postpaid. a,t
Sep 2S--lyd fgY III m)y erlt44r
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Vlo the Building community of washington

i and its vicihity.-FR EDERICK L. GEIGER,
Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks
his friends and the public generally for past favors,
and hopes TO be favored with their continuance,
az he is prepared to all kinds OF work in
his line OF business nj the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms. a
He will also make Plans, Specifications and SUI
perintend any kind of work that may be entrusted
to his care.
Place of business and residence on G street,
between 9th and Hh streets.
Sen 27--l mod
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WANTED,

s WANTED.---Four or five journeymen car
penters. Competent wor,men viii find steady
employment and the best wages Apply to-
$500 T. f. GEIGER
q street, between Sixth and Seventh.
Sep. 27-ltd atf
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I'D uilding Hardware.--We would respect-
ID fully call the attention Of Builders and
Carpenters to our large and wellselected stock OF
BuildingH Hardware, as also all other goods usually
found in the hardware line. 8i
Our. assortment of Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Plated Forks, Spoons, &c is very complete and
ofthe best quality, at such prices cannot fail to
please. Cheap for cash. Please give us a call.
WOODARD IL GUY,
No 4, north side Pa. av between 10th
and 18th SITS.
Car
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-28

NEW GOODS now opening-P. J. steer,
IN Washington Place, 7th street, is now open
ing a superior stock Of Gentlemen's Goods, which
il will give him great pleasure 10 show all his
patrons and TO the public In addition the usual
stock of Merchant Tailor special attention is in
vited TO large Afock Of Gardeners Dress Shirts
of very superior fl and quality, I
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-Ties, Cravats,
Gloves, Suspenders Hosiery and Furnishing
Goods, generally. IRA Pf1
Sep 2l- -3tawif2w iil y (m) -t3 4lI
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eneral Agency, Washington city. d.

X eneral Agency, Washington City, ID.
NJ C.-The subscriber offers his services TO the
public in the prosecution of claims before Con-
gress or any Of the Departments of the Govern
ment. Some years experience as disbursing Agent
at the Indian Department, with general knowi-
edge Of the mode of transacting business in the
Offices OF the Government, enables him to promise
satisfaction TO all who may ntrust business Of this
character 10 his care.
He will also give special attention to ,hs collections
Of clainss against parties residing The Distrio Of
Coi,fdi1 p,cinity; to negotiating ioans, ar tceH
as the purchase sale ct Stocks, Real Ea0ts Land
Warrants, &c., &C., furnish information TO cor
respondents residing at distance, in regard to
any business which may interest them at the seat
of Government. .h't4 2tsi
va Office over the Banking House Of SELpRs,
WITHERs IL CO., to whom he refers 23a.
sssN Ast& JAMES ]. MILLER
~ B. References of the most satisfactory cha
racter will be given to correspondents III whatever
State they may reside Ettta
Sep. Palm
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INREsH NORFOLK OYsTER'S.-THE
IL subscriber receives regularly every Tuesday,
and Friday by the steamer Osceoa, direct from
Norfolk, a supply of the celebrated LYNN HAVEN
BAY and NORFOL OYSTERS, a most delicious
article
His BAR is well supplied with the best liquors.
All kinds OF GAME in season .ia
WIN. RUPP, tas
{ Penn. avenue, north side bet Sd and A streets.
Sep 22-3t
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ID alph Haskins, General Commission Mer

LII chant, Washington, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9Th and 10Th streets south side
References Hon. ]. C. c. Kennedy Washing
ton; Prof C. G. Jewett, Washington; Messrs
Perry L. Bros. Washington; Messrs. Homers &,
Ladd, Boston, Mass; Messrs. J. p. Jewett 81 Co,
Boston, Mass; Richard s. Smith, Esq, President
Union Mutual Insurance Office, Philadelphia;
George Foster, Esq, No. 39S Broadway, New York.
Sep 2i-3t {m) r.,
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n VdHVUCiIs Ncst0uTdnt, FCHHbyIV8HIN NVcS
~ avenue, between "A and 9th streets, opposite
the National Hotel.
The proprietor respectfully informs his trends
and the public generally, that he is now prepared,
at all hours, TO furnish all the delicaces Of the sea
son, in a style which will not fail to please the most
fastidious All the birds Of the season always on
hand, comprising Reed birds. Sora Blue wing, &c.
Also, fresh Norfolk OYSTERS, and Fish Of every
variety. The bar consists of the choicest wines
and liquors, and the finest Havana cigars. Atten.
tive and polite servants always in attendance
Gentlemen are invited to give me call.
Sep 24--6t .5at (m) i-t ~
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&. LEWIS'S Life and Fire Insurance
q Office has been removed TO the new and am
pie rooms, ii all No. 2 in washington Place east
| side of Seventh street, near tine General Post Of
lice, where assurances can be effected on good
| terms as in the United States
The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
has capital of over a-hafmillons declares
and pays dividends annually. All thermometers
share alike in proportion TO their annual premiums.
In eight years there have been paid to survivors,
through my office, over seventy-five thousand dol
lars. Information and publications gratis.
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company, capital
and surplus fund 100000. / have acted for this
company about seven years; and all losses have
been honorably adjusted and promptly paid.
have associated with me in this department
my son. JOSEPH h. LEWIS, and we have been
appointed agents of the Continental Insurance
Company OF New York city, having cash capital
of S500000
Some one from the Office will visit any proper
ty, when desired, in Washington Georgetown, or
Alexandra. #-
2 Having so much indemnity capital, We shall
hope to satisfy all who CALL
]. C. LEWIS M
SEES. 24--6t (m) Superintendent of Agencies. /
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which she holds ii, her arms ;te child apparently
unconscious of the approximate peril. The hun
ter-husband has seized an Indian, just he was
in tlse act of striking the wife with his tomahawk
The rights wrist of the savage in held with Vice
hike grasp by the right hand Of the hunter, while
the leA arm oftbe former is held immoyably under
that of the latter The Indian is in front aud has
fallen on his right knee. His blanket lies upon
the ground. As the knife Sheath seen on The back
of the hunter, is empty, II must be presumed, we
suppose that the knife has been drawn, and is in
the owners hand, which is covered with the dra-
perry, 10 be inserted into the vilaIs of the savage
so soon AN opportunity shall be presented for
that purpose On the right is the hunters dog
His gun rests on the ground, The hammer Of il
down. 3, trHla.l.e, 3. .I.r-s ii..fe ti. teft
We are OF the opinion that this group will be ad-
mired more than any other of the marble embel-
lisimenls in the neghborhood of the eastern por-
tico of the Capitol 81 teafa7
< Disappearance.-A colored man, named Ed
ing, and rode in the omnibus 10 sixth street, in
company with two of his working companions ;
since which time he has been missing. No clue
whatever can be obtained as TO his whereabouts,
and il is snpposed, from certain suspicious circum
stances. that he has been murdered.
81 Is5 sisgste4ll q .----s------- ,i3 49, a4ts
Many strangers are now in Washington, from
all parts Of the country, but particularly from the
west, MOI Q few Of them have been to the Crys-
tai Palace, and have hither, out of their way
home, TO see the city in the calm of the congress-
ionai rccess.
The Library Of Congress continues TO be an
object Of interest, both with citizens and strangers.
paying tia visit. hFaaf
Major French, the Commissioner of Public
Buildings, has returned 10 Washington, after a
fortnight's absence in the west.
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nFFICERs AND SOLDIERS OF THE

nFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE
~ Mexican war others having claims
against Recommendations for bounty land
and invalid pensions, in behalf of officers and
Soldiers in the Mexican, Florida, Revolntiona-
ing and subsistng troops; also, claims under the
new pension law, in behalf of widows and or
phans of officers and soldiers, prosecuted by
+. E. HASSLER,
Sep 2S-.3tlaw Washington.
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NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall

NOAH WALKER 4 CO., Marble Hall
In Clothing Emporium, Browns Building would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends
and the public generally that they have in
store very large and choice assortment of all
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
own mandatory. Also, large and well selected
stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars TICS, &c,
10 which they invite the attention of all those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash.
Keep. always on hand supply of servants
clothing. (m) Sep 2l-3tawiw