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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

HANDS OFF.-Its all very fine to talk Of Prof
Morse having harnessed the lightnngs, previ-
ously tanned by Franklin, but short stay in a
telegraph Office during thunder storm, will
convince any reasonable man that levathan is
not so tanned. On such occasions, the fierce ell
ement, awakened by the roll of old Jove's thun-
der to think of the time when it shot unfetter-
ed through the expanse of ether, chafes indig-
nantly at the presumption Of man, and on the
first convenient opportunity, kicks over the ira
ce in a manner, not at all to be trifled WITH 1t
conveys plain ntimation that any little favors
it may render in pleasant weather are owing to
itsgood nature than any prowess OF human
conqueror, as an elephant sometimes conde-
scends to obey the command of child and
totes it about for amusement. -ia
But when there is any sport going on above,
any muss in which sharp cracks and hard knocks
are the order of the day, the nimbe- winged SER
want takes the responsibility of neglecting the
drudgery allotted him by his earthly master, and
is off among the clouds, rafting his brilliant
chains in mockery of Franklin, Morse, Balm,
Paxton, and the united force of the Washing
ton Patent Office, who have gravely docketed
him as bondslave. Nor has he much respect
for the fugitive slave law, for he resents an at
tempt to force him back into the harness witha
snap, surprising all the 4" Jerry rescuers" in the
world. o-. .ri n'. aH
There was fine illustration of this on the
line of the New York, Albany and Buffalo Tel
egraph Co. yesterday. The roll of heavy artil-
lery in the morning announced a gala day, and
Immediately after breakfast the tanned light
ming of Franklin" began to kick over the traces.
1t is but justice to the animal to say that fair
warning was given to the drivers that he was
Gin for a good time" But business pressed
and Superintendent Wood refused the applica-
ton for holiday and ordered the work TO 60 on.
Then the leviathan rose in his might At the
first click of the key he rolled hot shot into all
the offices from Albany to Buffalo. His COM
pliments reached the Utica Offices with crack
as loud as pistol, which left one relay magnet
horS du combat, and set the operators :" a think
ing"
Wood rallied his men and once more set them
at the batteries, but the enemy had passed on
and was committing havoc elsewhere. The
stiffness Of death was all the answer to be
got from the West, till somewhat later it was
announced by piano at the House Office that the
Morse Office at Buffalo was victim of the
strike. The same blow that finished the relay
here, pitched into Buffalo with warmth that
melted every relay and as the report said, fired
the papers and tables in the Office The field
was won and the forked messenger had his hol-
iday, though the operators went through the
motions occasionally during the day, to keep up
appearances ana make greenhorns think they
had still got the old fellow bottled
ha Utica Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
Notice.

VNHE Undersigned would respectfully announce
Il to the citizens of Ottawa County that he is
prepared to do all kinds of Carpenter and Joiner
work, at his shop in Grand Haven, also prepared
to take jobs of building and other work in his line
in any part of the County, and pledges himself to
do all in a workman-like manner, or no pay.
have constantly on hand all kinds of seasoncdlum-
Der, and prepared to furnish window sash, glass
&C., ready for use. rendering my thanks to the
citizens for their liberal patronage in times past
[2Stf.l JAMES BARNS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
Fire!! Fire!!!

INSURANCE against loss or damage by fire, in
L either Of the THREE HARTFORD COMPA-
MES, at as low rates as by any other responsible
companies. Effected by F. H. Cunning, at Grand
Rapids.
n. b. Life Insurance effected by either the New
York Life Trust, or the Hartford Life Insurance
Company. +. H. g.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

Fire! Fire!! Fire!! :!
Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of Ne,O York
at Saratoga. Cdpital-S200,OOO.
THE undersigned having been appointed agent
for the above Company, is prepared to insure
Dwelling Houses, Warehouses; Churches, School
Houses, Stores, Hotels, Livery Stables, Barns,
Lumber Yards, Machine Shops, Tanneres, Saw
mills, Merchandise, Household Furniture, &c, at
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
New Goods! New Goods !

EERRY & SONS are now receiving and opening
IL the largest stock of Fall and Winter Goods
they have ever offered in this market Confident
that the READY PAY SYSTEM is the best for
trade, they offer their large selection of Staple and
Fancy, Goods Groceries, Hardware Boots and
Shoes, Crockery &C., &c. at prices that will ensure
the CASH TRADE of this vicinity.
Customers, both old and new. arc respectfully
invited to examine our stock for themselves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

An lrishman. who was very near-sighted
about to fight duel, insisted that he should
stand six PAGES nearer to his antagonist than the
other did to him, and that they were both to
fire at the same timel This beats Sheridan's
telling fat man who going to fight thin one,
that the latter's slim figure ought to be chalked
on the others portly person, and if the bullet
hit him outside the chalk line, it was to go for
nothing. nrH a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
FIRE! EFIRE!! FIRE!H
The Hctna Insurance Company of Utica, N. ".
CAPITAL STOCK, $125,O0O.

TINE undersigned having been appointed agent
i for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds of
buildings Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
and transportation against loss or damage 6y fire.
Also Steam Mills. Lumber Yards, Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, mt low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office, Water street. Grand Ha-
ven Michigan WILLIAM Nj. FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
NEW GOODS.

WE have just received from New York a large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; we evil exchange for all
kinds of lumber shingles, bolts, saw logs, slaves,
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give us call we are on hand from
yard of tape to a steam saw mill.
S. c. HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point, June 81 1851. 1tf.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

Detroit August eth 1851.
Certificate Of Mr.. Jeremiah Godtroy, for sirteen
gears q resident of Detroit tuelre gears ofthe
firm of Atkinson d Godfoy formerly Of Nhi-
ca ". Y.
Mr.. James Scrbner-Dear sir: Please allow me
TO certify that have been a sufferer from diseases
of various kinds from 1881 up to this date, and at
one time did quit my business of Painting, on the
advice of physician, and returned TO the painting
business and followed it until about year since,
during which time, and until met you, and you
administered your Oak Oil to me never knew
what it was to enjoy well day, and have been
relieved of partial deafness, my head has become
clear and in short | feel as if had been entirely
made over and as it were, entered upon life all of
a new; and, indeed, owe much to you or your
Oak Oil, that am willing to do or say anything to
induce you to extend the knowledge of your Oak
Oil throughout the entire world, and the Oil with
the knowledge and please allow me to further say
that have sent dozens of persons afflicted with
sore eyes, sore heads deafness and burns to your
Depot. and have heard but one opinion from hum
dreds in the city of Detroit, and that is that the
Oak Oil has helped and cured them, and if can
do any thing to help you in any other way, you
are at liberty to call and command it of me.
Yours with esteem,
JEREMIAH GODFREY.
This Oak Oilmay be freely used as il is true that
if there is no disease, there is no effect produced
other than prevention of disease; and the affc-
ted have only to inquire of any person who has
used this invaluable curative, (Oak-Oil,) to know
the above facts. JAMES SCRIBNER, Proprietor.
For sale by Ferry & Sons. c. b. Albee, Henry
Griffin, Harry Eaton, f. b. Gilbert and at the of
flee of the Grand River Times, by Barns & Angel
general agents for Grand Haven and surrounding
country.
p. S. The Oak-Oil is superior to Sloan's medi-'
cines in all diseases Of horses-apped according
to directions given in cases of human diseases.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01


STATE OF MICHIGAN, County. of Ottawa ss:-
AT a session of the Probate Court for the Coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the Office Of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven OH Monday. the second
day of May, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty-three Present. William Hatha-
way, Jr. Judge of Probate: In the matter Of the
Estate Of Thomas Sherwood, deceased
nNreading and filing the petition, duly verified
~ of George Parks, administrator of said estate
praying for license to sell part of the real estate of
said deceased, for the payment of his debts and ex-
penses of administration; thereupon. ii is ordered
that Monday. the 9th day of June next. at two o.
clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the hearing
of said petition, and that the heirs at law of said
deceased, and all other persons interested in said
Estate, are required TO appear at session of said
Probate Court, then to be holden ut the office of
the Judge thereof, at Grand Haven, and show
cause if any there be- why the prayer Of the petit
toner should not be granted and it is further
dered, that said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons interested in said estate, of the tendency of
said petition and the hearing thereof, by causing
a copy Of this order to be published in the Grand
River Times, newspaper printed and circulating
in the County of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. l94 wa
A true copy.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr., Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
Ready Made Clothing.

~ ENTLEMEN, Call and see Ferry & Sons large
VI assortment of Clothing, &c. Consisting of
Over Coats, Fine Dress and Under Coats, Fancy
and Black Cashmere Pants Plain and Fancy Sat
in, Valencia and other styled Vests; Silk and Wool
Wrappers, Knit and Flannel Shirts and Draw
erS, &c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
GOLD PEN MANDATORY.

c. Piquette, of Detroit, Manufactures OF SUI
perior Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS twenty different kinds made, some as
II low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing rs cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit January, 1858. "tb
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

The Chicago Tribune saysa suit is about
to be commenced by the Michigan Southern
Indiana Northern Railroad against the Illinois
Central Railroad, to restrain the Central from
running their cars across the track of the South
ern road.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
NEW GOODS.
First Arrival of the Season

:
TIME subscribers are now receiving good as.
Il sortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats Caps
Boots and Shoes, which they offer for ready pay
We have tried to select goods of prime quail
ty, and offer them ut prices as low or lower than
inferior articles are generally sold at. To those
who buy for cash, any kind of ready pay, we
will demonstrate the folly of sending money a.
broad to buy goods
Grand Haven, Dec. /, 1852 GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

What madness 1t is for a man to starve him.
self, to enrich bis heir and so turn friend into
an enemy! For bis JOY at your death will be
proportional to what you leave him. 4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

PAYING FOR A NEwsPAPER.-The German
town Telegraph very truly says:
Except the cash system is exclusively adop-
ted and rigidly observed, We know of no bust.
ness in which its bills are so difficult to collect
as subscriptions to newspaper. This is not
because the subscribers are unwilling to pay
but, it is principally owing to pure neglect
Each one imagines that because his years in
debtedness amounts to so small a sum- the prin-
ter surely cannot be much in want of that, with
out for a moment thinking that the fruits Of
his entire business are made up of exactly
such little sums, and that the aggregate of all
the subscribers is by no means an inconsistent
BILE amount of money, and without which the
publisher could not for single month, continue
TO issue his paper"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
TO THE lAFFLICTED. I
OAK-OIL, the Panacea, the Positive Cur Il

-
The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
tation that this Oak Oil will do all that he claims
and more and he does claim that it will positively
not only relieve, but cure, Deafness, Weak Eyes,
Sore Eyes, Diarrhea, Piles Salt Rhelun, Chilblains
Ervsiuelas Fistula, Dandruff or Scrofiula on the
head Neuralgia, Tie Douloureux, Rheumatism
Headache Burns Scalds, Sore mouth and lips
Fresh Cuts, Catarrh in the head Bruises and
Snrains i'm many cases the Teeth Ache, any old
Sore Leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap in the groins or
other part st. Anthony's Fire, Prickley Heat, Dis
eases of the Spine Rupture, prevents the hair from
falling out by making the skin of the head healthy
and opening the pores, any kind OF Cancer or
Canker and all the different Rashes or Eruptions
of the skin Chill Fever, Fever and Ague, Lung Fee
YER Cramp in the feet legs or stomach, Bilious
Fever, and many other malades are cured as If by
magic! To insure a cure only follow directions.
This Oak-Oil being very lately made public, the
proprietor would refer to the best men and fami-
lies in the State for its wonderful curative proper
ties The afflicted can easily write TO any of the
persons certifying to its merits. This Oak-Ooil
needs only to be used to be appreciated in any dis
ease that the flesh of man is heir to and all this
can be done without paying professional man a
dollar q vsit--by only exercising little good
common sense and by applying etfectually the
! Oak-Oil. ti.- n M iH. y
Detroit, August 9Th 1851.
Certificate oftherigM Rep. Peter Paul Leferre.
Bishop, CoadJutor, dc, ofthe Catholic church
ofhe Diocese of Detroit.
Mr. James Scrbner--Esteemed Sir Please allow
me to say to you, that Notwithstanding my very
great aversion to cure all medicines,I have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves it of an
apparent load or weight and gives very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed it in of the chafe, with very gratifying and
healing effects. And sir wish you would have a
supply of it left some where in this city, that may
direct other persons to its very happy effects.
Yours, with great respect, ,.t i.t's
lt PETER p. LEFEvRE, Is. G. G. c. ID. ID.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

DAINTS &c-Whte Lead in oil Red Lead Lith-
i arge, TIMBER, Sugar of Lead, Chrome Red,
Chrome Green, Crhome Yellow, Venitan Red,
Yellow Ochre Whiting, Glue No 2 and 1-2, Milli-
ners' Glue, Linseed Oil, Spts Turpentine, Copal
Varnish and Japan, at the Mill Point Drug Store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
NOTICE to the creditors of the late ozias Par

NOTICE to the creditors of the late Ozias Par
IN malice: It.a afl /n &
The undersigned having been appointed (by
VIM. Hathaway Jr., Judge of Probate for the coun-
ty of Ottawa, State of Michigan,) commissioners
to examine and adjust all claims against the es
tate of Ozias Parmaee, deceased, late of the town
ship of Muskegon, State and county aforesaid
hereby give notice pursuant to decree under the
seal Of the Probate Court of Ottawa County aforc-
said, that all claims against the said estate must
be presented to them at the village of Muskegon
with the requisite vouchers, on or before the first
day of May next or be forever thereafter debar-
red And also further give notice that they will
meet at the Office of Ryerson & Morris, in the VIII
lage of Muskcgon, on the first Tuesday of May
next at O'Clock i'm the afternoon of said day, for
the purpose of examining and adjusting said
claims, +. IA. WYL1E, (com,rs
THOMAS WING. 0 20
Muskegon, March 25, 1853. 100 w4
DROWN Shcctings, for sale at ~ td
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01
Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue of an execution issued out of the Cir
ID cult Court of the County of Ottawa and State
of Michigan to me directed and delivered. against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
George Weatherwax and Andrew j. McHenry, de-
PENDANTS in said execution, / have levied upon the
following lands and tenements, to wit: The south
west quarter of the north east quarter of section
one CD, in town seven (7) north of range fourteen
Q4) west, in the county of Ottawa and State of
Michigan, which shall expose for sale at public
auction the law directs to the highest bidder at
the Court-H House, in the village of Grand Haven,
on Thursday the Goth day of May next, at O'clock
in the afternoon of said day. Dated Grand Ha-
ven, April II, 1853 [91w7I ASA A. SCoTT, Sheriff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

A NUPTIAL TRAGEDY.-A wealthy American
merchant of the city of New Orleans had mar
red creole lady Of fortune, and with the es-
tates and servants came into possession Of Il
mulatto seamstress and her daughter, child Of
7 years. The gentleman who was so struck
with the extraordinary beauty of the child, which
had the purest Italian features and complexion,
that he resolved to save it from the life of deg
relation that was before it, and to free it and to
educate it. He sent the child to northern
school, and there she remained until her six
teenth yearly all supposed to be patrician
creole maiden She herself knew not the con-
trary, so young was she when she went to the
north. Beloved by all her companions, the idol
of the institute, and caressed by every one, she
left it to return South as she supposed, to the
roof her uncle. ALouisiana gentleman, who
had seen her in Philadelphia, and loved her, and
was beloved by her, sought her hand on her re-
turn. The marriage day was fixed, and, arrived,
when the mother, who had long been sold away
in La Fourche interior, in order that she might
never appear as witness against her child, re-
appeared, and in the bridal hall in the very hour,
after the ceremony had been performed, claim
cd the magnificent and now miserable bride as
her own daughter-a bound slave by birth, and
an African by bIood
The scene was described by one who was
present, surpassed the power of pen TO por-
tray. That night the Bridegroom, after charging
the adopted father of his bride with his gross
deception, shot him through the body, and dis
appeared, carrying, no one knew whittier, his in.
fanny and bitter sorrow. The next morning the
bride was found dis6gured corpse, in the SUI
perb nuptial chamber which had been prepared
for her reception. She had taken poison. Ed
ucation, cultivated mind and taste, which made
her better understand how great her degreda-
ton, now armed her hand with a ready means
of death. The unhappy planter recovered from
his wounds, and has gone to the North, where
he resides, buried in the deepest seclusion-the
residue of his years embittered by the keenest
regret. .
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

CTAMPEDE MIXTURE-For the cure of Fever
- and Ague. A cure warranted or the money
refunded. For sale by GILBERT & Co.
MAYNARD & Noyes, & Davis & Blacks, superior
1Nl writing ink for sale at FERRY & Sons.
DERFUMERY.-Otto of Roses, Musk, Oil Rhod-
Il um, Burgamot, Jasmin Lavender, Rosemary,
elegant Hair OIL Bears Oil and Cologne, at the Mill
Point Drug Store, [13 l.. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

"TANTED--To contract with some RESPONSE
Wv BILE person to get in five millions of feet of
Saw Logs, from our land, at the head of the Bay-
ou We have two miles of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the timber with two cars ups
it, and every thing in good state of repair TO
do business House and furniture, barn. five yoke
of oxen, one span of horses and all the supplies
necessary will be furnished if required, to an ener-
getic go-ahead man-We will give good con-
tract. [5tf.I HOPKINS & BRoTuERs
Mill Point, August /. 1851. 9i' ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

VNTANTED.-5OOO 1000 feet, smooth, sound logs
wv 16 feet long, for which cash will be paid on
delivery GILBERT & Co.
Grand Haven, Jan. 1, 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

T'ANCY Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Black Satin
IL and fancy Vestings, of various styles and
qualities at i. Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

SUGARS, Teas and best Rio Coffee, in great
- abundance, now offered for sale at ''
t..rs FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

DLANKS-Deeds, Mortgages, Bonds. Marriage
ID Certificates, &C., &c. For sale at this Office
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

TUST received from Cook g. Gums Tool Fac
- tory at Grand Rapids, an assortment of Axes
Single Shaves and Frows, warranted.
l.., FERRY e. SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

MO USE TALKING-La and Gents:-CaIl
IN on us for cheap and fashionable Goods at
Mill Point. T5tfl HOPKINS BROTHERS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

OATS and Corn just received at
~ FERRY g. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

NV ASH Tubs of all sizes of the best material for
Wv sale wholesale or retail, made by BENJAMIN
4. Games at FERRY & Sons steam saw mill
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

CHLORoFORM, Just received at the Mill Point
" Drug Store. ,,fr ,I, ,,-..ir
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

DURE PORT WINE for Medicinal purposes
l. Warranted genuine. For sale by
III. REMOVER
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

GORN & OATS 1000 bushels Corn & Oats just
~ received, and for sale by GILBERT & CO..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

DROWN Shccfngs, Tor sale at Y
ID FERRY & SoSs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

DYE WOODS AND DYE STUFFS.-Cam
IL Fustic, Logwood, Redwood, Nader, Aunatto
Ext. lockwood, Alum, Copperas, Sal Soda, Carbon.
ate Soda, Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &C., &c,
At the Mill Point Drug Store. [12ft.I
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

NEW ORLEANS, Havana, Crushed, Coffee and
IN Powdered Sugar. Green and Black Teas, Rio
Coffee and Poland Starch at FERRY g. SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

MESS PORK and Beef, Family Lard, G. r.
vi Flour Butter, Cheese, Beans, Onions and
Cabbages for sale at FERRY d SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

CNLOUR and Salt on hand and for sale low, by
l. ,,e Ief lr rip GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01

HAY, 90 tons pressed hay, for sale in lots to suit
IL purchasers, by GILBERT & Co. n