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Nov 5-3
MYER PHINEAS.

American Steel PEN Manufacturer
ID ESPECTFULLY calls the attention of bis
~ friends and patrons to his new Pen, called the
IMITATION QUILL PEN, which is unsurpassed
in fiexibility and design, being the most perfect
Imitation of the quill ever made. This, together
with his new Double Elastic Patent Spring New
ork Commercial, Original, Bank Pens Jenny
Llnds, Suavetor, and Extra Fine Point also bis
superior, accommodating, and plain Holders of all
patterns ivory and cocoa Letter Stamps, can be
procured at his establishment No us William
street, New York.
As also by all the principal stationers in this
city. Aug 2s-Tb&Sattf
ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN MECHANICS
H and MANUFACTURERS shirts
Shirts.-Members of Congress- citizens, and
strangers, are invited to call at WILLIAM II,
FAULKNER'S Fashionable Shirt Mandatory
and leave their measures, His Shirts are war
ranted to tit in all cases; the style and pattern OF
which has received the unqualified commenda-
ton OF gentlemen in all parts of the United States.
Ill Shirts made at his establishment are as good
and as cheap as they can be purchased in New
York. Thankful for the favors already received,
he respectfully solcits continuance Of the same
Also on hand splendid assortment of Silk and
Merino Undershirts and Drawers.
Also Gloves, Crayats, Stocks, and every other
article suitable for genteman's wardrobe at
prices which cannot fail to suit.
VIM. H. FAULKNER, Sign of the Shirt
South side of Penn. avenue, between
Sd and a SITS. opposite the United States Hotel
Dec 23-eo3w
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We learn from he Boston IrGpeLIer that during
the year 1852 l ,37l cases were tried in the NUM-
cipal court of that city, the offences ranging from
fhefta. & 49, =
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a THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
Ftt1 THOMAS G.. STEARNS,
I.,,x> LII

Silks, Millinery, and Fancy Goods,
1852 broadway, Weto York, tau
HHS now in store and is daily receiving and
IL offering at the lowest prices, a complete as.
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various styles and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marceines, Florences, Shawls,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, TafTeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, l.. c. Hand
kerchiefs, &C. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buy ers
aaa THOS. G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway tst.a
Between Liberty ct. and Maiden Lane, NJ Y.
Dec 25-1y sps-
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Both the Michigan Central and Michigan Soptb.
ern Railway Companies have given notice of their
intention to apply to the Legislature for authority
to construct road from Toledo to Detroit
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Eighth Of January The Railroad Opening-Slau
Case-BaItimore EIports-The Markets, &c.

Eighth of January The Railroad Opening Slaue
Case-BaItimore Eaports-Ihe Markets, &c.
BALTIMORE, January SIS p. m
The eighth of January is never observed in Bal
timore except it be on the eve of political cam
paign, when patriotism and politics combined,
for the special promotion of the latter. a,
The Legislatures of Maryland and Virginia,
with the Governors of both States, will arrive here
tomorrow to join in the opening ceremonies of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Monday. The
entire excursion party will number between 400
and 500, and from the extensive preparations MAX
ing on the route, as well as at Wheeling, Cincin-
natl, and Louisville, most pleasant time may be
anticipated. Those who go through with the
whole programme will not return to Baltimore
under ten or twelve days, ill.,
The slave case oil Rachel Parker will, it is
thought, occupy the county court throughout next
week, the number of witnesses to examine being
so very great. The testimony in favor of the free
dom of the girl seems impregnable; but the claim
ants seem equally as positive. The friends of the
girl have produced number of witnesses resident
in baltimore who testify that the girl before court
is not the fugitive Rachel once owned by Mrs
Dukehart. On Tuesday next the Pennsylvaniaps,
will bring into court the two alleged brothers Of
the girl, to show the family likeness. V,a
The total value of the exports from Baltimore to
foreign ports, during the week ending on Thursday
last, was $167, 224. Of, breadstuffs there were
Is 633 barrels of flour, 1928 barrels of cornmeal
and 4,190 bushels of corn. 81 y d.
In the Baltimore market to-day there were sales
of 1000 barrels Howard street flour and 5000 bar
rels City Mills at S 5 %; at which it was firmly
held. No sales of wheat. Sales of white corn at
So go, and yellow at So "a. r .. ... .-. ~.
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NoTIcE TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.

OFFICE GAsLIGHT COMPANY, az
WAsHINeToN, December 81 1852.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that from and
~ after the first day of January, 1853, bills
for gas, extra service pipe, &c., are required to
be paid in bankable funds at the office of the Com.
pany, on Maine avenue, between Sd and d. streets,
No discount will be allowed on any bill after the
expiration of five days from date of its presenta
tion and if not paid within ten days from the same
period the flow of gas will be stopped. By order
of the Board of Directors: JF. BROWN. !"
Dec 2o-eodZw 31s Secretary
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A GENERAL BAsKIse Law, similar in it's pro-
visions TO that of New York, has been introduced
into the Legislature of Florida
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HUGHES, DUPUY AND CREHANeE-

/ MPORTERS OFFANCY GOODS, Jet and Berlin
Iron Goods, Bone, Jet and Berlin Iron Bracelets.
Brooches, Combs, &C., Buttons of all kinds, Brush
es, PERCUSSION Caps, Imitation Jewelry Fans of all
descriptions and qualities, Silk and Fancy Dress
Buttons OF many styles, Beads, Calfskins, Hooks
and Eyes, &c., &c.
Depot for the most superior quality of French
Accordeons and Flutnas
No 70 William street, Cup stairs } New York.
The newest Paris fancy articles received by eve.
ry steamer from Europe Oct I9-3m
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informed who the directors of the g Washington
Gas Company are The information is desired
Tor the purpose of curing grievances. such as
OF such sufferers, and has made repeated applica-
ton in of overcharging, but without re-
dress.
Query: Ought we not to have another gas COM
pany in our growing city?
The AzTEcs The public interest in these tiny
specimens of humanity seems to be on the increase.
The Iron Hall has been well filled during every
exhibition of the past week, and should the weather
prove favorable the attendance this week will be
very great We trust that some of our adopts in
chronological science will thor oughly investigate
the causes of their unique physical and mental
constitutions, and will connect with their inquiries
thorough inquiry in regard to the country in
which the little Aztecs originated. Besides having
view of these most extraordinary little people,
rare entertainment of vocal and instrumental
music is given nightly.
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The opening of the Milwaukee and Mississinn;
railroad to GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, was celebrated
on the 9th.
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GRASS VALLEY COLD MINING COM

y PANi-J. WINCHESTER, President. Capt.
TAI y 10Y oo0. Shares, 5000; halfshares, $780,
The rich Quartz claims owned bv the Comnanv
exceed 400 in number, covering surface Of 100
acres In the richest and most desirable part of
Grass Valley. The Machinery, which is the most
approved and powerful of any yet manufactured,
is calculated opulverize one hundred tons Der da
The principal part of the machinery is on the
ground. and the remainder daily expected The
whole OF the Propertyis paid for, and the Company
. lree from debt This is no speculative affair.
few shares of the stock for sale at par Pamphlets
containing the Charter, Bylaws, Map, &C., NAV
be obtained at the Office; if by mail, enclose two
three-cent stamps.
ADDRESS, post paid, with remittance for stock,
Gin drafts ON New York, or current funds,1 to
Ri. RICHARDS, Secretary,
No. l07 Fulton street. N Y
Where specimens of the gold-bearing Quartz may
be seen from 10 to O'Clock,
Dec l3-lm
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Governor BRowN, of Florida, in his annual mes
sage, having reiterated the opinion that his term
of Office expired in October last, the matter was
referred in the Seante to select committee, who
have reported that the Governors term will not
expire until October next. The Floridian says the
report and resolutions submitted by the commit
tee will pass the Senate. aa s.. 81
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LAST WEEK
Glorious Triumph!

LAST WEEK n =.
Glorious Triumph!
Thunder! Lsgltning' Storm Deluge!
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.
X. r. BEALE'S Ne,o Panorama of Creation
~ and Deluge, which has been visited by thou.
sands Of the ruling spirits of Washington, Of which
In the nigner circles OF society so much has been
said and written, is now about to leave Dr.. BeaJ
would express his sincere thanks for the generous
patronage received. He is grateful for the visits
OF 30 many in high official stations no have given
their certificates Of appreciation. He is grateful for
tltude OF ladies who have thronged the hall. Never
night s.s1 - e -
Exhloltlons every evening at y O'Clock and on
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at O'Clock
Admission rs cents; children half price.
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GEORGE p. FOX, United States Army and
VI United States Navy Tailor, 1913 Broadway
corner of Anthony street, New York, takes plea
sure in announcing to the citizens of Washing ton,
and also the thirty-two States of the Union,
that he has taken the spacious store and dressing
rooms, Nos. 10 and II Wizards Hotel, corner of
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he
will b. present or permanently represented by on
of his attaches on and after this date.
Ian 6-law2w -.-..----
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Health Report.
OFFICE OF THE BoARD OF HEALTH,
WASHINGTON. January s. 1853

OFFICE OF THE Board OF HEALTH,
WAsHINGToN. January 8, 1853.
interments IN the City of Washington during the
month Of December, 1852.
Disease of brain, 2; bronchitis. q childbirth, Il;
consumption. l5; commissions, 4; Group, S; darr-
haa, /; diptherite, l; dropsy. 2; dysentery, Il;
cat'rrh fever, q gastric fever scarlet fever, g.
uterine hemorrhage, L; hepatitis, |; inanition, s.
incorporates, 2; disease Of lungs, 3; paralysis,
pericarditis, |; pleursy, lpneumonia, s. poison.
(taking corrosive sublimate, coroner) l; small
pox, |; stillborn, 4; scrofula. 2, unknown, 81;
worms, l.
White males. .2S Age unknown .......
Do females. ......27 Under year ....... 10
Colored males. .......l From to years. .l6
Do females ...7 to l0-ss s
E SIX 10 to Is . 6
Total. Is to 20 &c 3
&c 20 to 80 &C 7
&c 80 to DO sc . 8
&c 40 to so &C .. d
sc SO to 60 g .. 9
@ &C so to 80 /" - 9
Over so :" .
Total. rs
By order of the Board:
p THO MILLER nj ID President
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BALTIMORE CORR EspoNDENcE.

An exc client imitation of the five dollar notes of
the Girard Bank, Philadelphia, is in circulation.
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CHARLES =. WEAVER. ROBERT II. CAFFEE.
WEAVER & CAFFEE, 5tft{ T.
A TTORNEYSANDC OUNSELLORS AINI,Aw
"a and General Agents for the Prosecution of
Claims against the Government, Washington, ID C.
Refer to Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Hon. John w .
Farrally, Joseph c. G Kennedy, esq and to
members of Congress generally. ~
Address box 50 City Post Office. 81 geE
Office on east side of lth BIT. Penn av and
Nov 4-fri- w m& WIN ~ 49, Z
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
First appearance of the celebrated Eccentric Co.

FIRST appearance of the celebrated Eccentric Co
median 3f8
MR.. C. BURKE.
+ MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY 10, 1858,
VIII De presented, for the first time in this Thea
tire, the Comedy Of
SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES. Is
Billy Lackaday .................Mr. C, BURKE.
Dance, BY. .......... Miss ANNIE WALTERS.
To conclude with the Drama of ~, q
THE TOODLES.
Timothy Toodles. Mr.. C. BURKE.
Doors open at 81 O'Clock; the curtain will be
raised at Z. The box office will be opened daily.
rom ~ o'clock a. m to O'Clock p. m.
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Total ............... n
By order of the Board
THO. MILLER, M. D., President
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ID EMOVAL.-T. B. ENTWISLE has removed
IL his Carpenter Shop to the old Gas House, cor
ner of Tenth street and Louisiana avenue, where
with the advantage of room and other facilities
he will be prepared to accommodate all who may
favor him with call. 5at s7 ~
Jan 4-eo2w ia ~ gsHs n lHss
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ZOE SHILLINGTON HAS PUBLISH ED
~ the Blue Book for 1858, containing complete
list of all the salaries of the United States ministers
to foreign courts, secretaries of Legations, fees of
consuls and commercial agents to all ports of the
world, salaries of marshals collectors of customs,
naval storekeepere, navy agents, the value of the
principal post offices in the United States, salaries
OF mail agents to California, special post Office
agents, route agents the railroads, and all the
offices in the city of Washington-such as comp
trollers, auditors, clerks, &C., &c.-being full
and authentic list of the fat paccs to be disposed
of after the 9TH of March, 1853, by Franklin Pierce
and his cabinet.
This work contains all the information sought
after in the United States Blue Book, without it's
bulk or cost. Price BE- cents per single copy, or
three copies for 81. -, r.
For sale at JOE SHILLTNGTON'Ss 49,
81 E5a Bookstore, Odeon Building, -.g
corner of A street and Penn. avenue.
2-d2tN
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GTATE, CITY, AND RAILROAD MORT
~ GAGE BONDS, paying six to ten per cent,
and well secured. For sale by
i y444fs CHUBB BROTHERS.
Dec 22-eodlm Bankers, opposite Treasury:
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DUTNAM'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE,
L to be filled with entirely original matter, will
be Issued in large handsomely printed numbers,
per annum, or 25 cents the single number.
Number one, for January, 1853, may be exam
ined at the bookstore of
Jan 10 FRANCK TAYLOR
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ELEGANT GOODS FOR GENTLEmEN.

ELEGANT GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.
ID J. STEER, Draper and Tailor, at his new
II store on Seventh street, continues to offer
strong inducements TO gentlemen in quest of Gle.
CANT clothing at very moderate prices.
have always on hand an elegant stock of Gen
tleman's Goods, and it is my constant aim and
effort to turn out work equal in elegance of fit and
finish to that of any other establishment in the
United States. IL <
If gentlemen will take short walk up Seventh
street, few doors above Odd Fellows Hail. where
rents are low and prices correspond, they may be
yell paid for their trouble. tk
Jan 1-eo2wif
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ID ECEIVED, per schooner Arctic, and offered
II for sale by the subscriber
Sparkling Hockheimer, Steinwein
Rudesheim Berg, Champertin, and Frontignan
Also, Absynthe and Kirschenwasser. -
49, JOHN H. BUTHMANN,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, Brandies, &C.
Jan 4-3tifeo
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81, VI 'nehi Wiiipe contflDutots 10 the WORK
Washington Irving, Prof Leber
Nathl. Hawthorne, r. b. Kimball,
Fitz Green Haieck, R. Waldo Emerson,
Rev. Dr. Hawks, ~ Mrs Kirkland, KS
Hon. Geo. Bancroft, u Hon. E. G. Squier, '
Rev. Dr. Robinson, Prof. Henry Reed,
Prof. B. Siliman ir., Donald @. Mitchell,
Rev. Dr. Waylaud, Miss Warner, author
Rt. Rev. Bishop Pot of Wide World,
ter, of Pa. E. p. Whipple, b ~
Rev. E. H. Chaplin, Miss Cooper,
Prof. Gillespie, Rev Orville Dewey,
Pres. Fl. p. Tappnn, Miss Sedgwick,
HI. w. Longfellow, Geo. Sumner,
w. G. Bryant, &C., sc.
Geo. VIM. Curtis,
full list will be given her eater,
Price $3 per annum, or 25 cehts per number
Terms for clubs, &C., will be given in separate cir
cuars.
Orders received by all booksellers throughout the
United States and by the publishers
Country papers copying the above advertise
ment and sending the same to the publishers, win
receive the work, free of charge, for one year
G.P. PUTNAM & co.,
10 Park Place, New York
o. PUTNAM'S POPULAR LIBRARY is still
continued semi monthly. See separate announce.
ment Nov l5-li&i
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A CROMATIC OPERA GLASSES. We have
"a received another lot of superior Aromatic
Opera Glasses, quality warranted, prices low. Fl
~ T. BASTIANELLI & CO., ~
Importer of Fancy Goods and Perfumery
Dec Is
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rOLT'S PISTOLS.-A full assortment of sizes,
" direct from the mandatory, for sale at uni.
form prices, at STEVENSS Sales Room,
Jan 1-eo6tif Brown g Hotel
HAVANA CIGARS.-We have received direct
i 4 from Havana, to be sold on commission,
10000 prime Cigars of the celebrated A. M. brands
They will be sold in boxes and punches only
T. BASIIANELLI & CO.,
Importers of Fancy Goods, Perfumery, JeweIry,
&c. 4! Dec ID
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, NATIONAL THEATRE.-The popular comedian,
Mr.. Charles Burke, makes his first appearance at
the National tonight. He will appear as Billy
Lackaday, in 'sSweethearts and Wiyes,'' and also
In favorite farce Mr. Burke is justly esteemed
in his profession here, where he has been reared
His success heretofore with play goers pro-
misses prosperous engagement, which we hearth.
ly wish him.
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Arrival Of the Northern Light from California.
New YoRK, January 80 p m.-The Northern
Light has arrived from California, but brings no
later news.
The mail steamer Tennessee was to leave San
Francisco on the 10TH
Death of Hanl6lin, the Actor.
New YoRK, January 9.-Thonlas s. Hamblin,
actor, died here yesterday.
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ARREsT.-A youth called William Cudlipp, alias
B. Fl. Cudlipp, arrested on Saturday by off
GERS Reese and Cox, on q charge of having killed
one Richard Thomas in the city of Richmond, ON
the LIST of October, 1851, by stabbng him with a
knife. Justice Dom committed him to the county
jail, to await requisition from the Governor of
Virginia #. 5#
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Dance, by.............nI Miss ANNIE WALTER.
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ID ONIANCE OF THE REVOLUTION.
HI Life and Memorials of Daniel Webster
Knickerbocker Magazine for January, 1853.
American Almanac for 1858.
Littels Living Age, No. 45l.
And all the cheap publications and newspapers
For sale at BUCKINGHAM,S
National Periodical Depot, under
Jan 4-3teod National Hotel.
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GAMMA CoURT.-The riot case commenced on
Thursday was concluded on Friday and sub.
mitted to jury, who returned verdict of guilty.
Morgan and Darlington for defence.
Nelson Simms, free negro, charged with steal
ing bacon from Mrs. Ragan's store, was iried and
convicted on the same day. Darlington for de-
fence. 5itt gss
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rHOICE HAVANA CIGARS received Der
" barque Hampton
La India and Uppman's, Londres
Columbia and other brands.
For sale by JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
Pa. av., south side, between ~ and 9th streets.
Jan 4-3teoif ~.
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EWAsHINeToN GAS CoMPANY.-A respected citi-
zen has handed US the following, and as the most
prompt way of eliciting answer, we insert it in
full here. Grievances of this company, or it's off
GERS and agents, are complained of in all parts of
the city; and we have made some inquiries for the
purpose of exposing their extortions upon the pub
lie in our columns, which has only been thus far
delayed by the want of some desired Information.
In the mean time, we commend the latter sugges-
ton Of the note below the attention of read
ers. We are satisfied that opposition company
would be the best corrective for the evils COM
planned of: ts 33iis pis to sse
Information Wanted, The writer desires to be
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The COMMISSIONERS OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH
WARDs.-We have received the following commu
nication from Mr. Lord, in answer to the commu-
nicaton published in Fridays paper, about the
condition of sidewalk on Seventh street, and give
il an insertion, according to his request:
Ma EDIToR: There appeared in the Republic of
the 18th instant a communication complaining of
the condition of the pavement adjoining the build
ing erecting at the corner of Seventh street and
Louisiana avenue After stating facts relating to
the dangerous condition of the place to the lives
and limbs of passengers, it winds up by saying
that 1t ls the duty of the street commissioner to see
to it. My object in noticing it is not to complain,
Tor the case just stated; but merely to say that
shall feel myself under great obligation to your
correspondent or any other to instruct me in my
duty where am ignorant of it; but in this case
understand my duty perfectly, and have per-
of the building has been notified to secure the place
against accident, but neglecting to do it he was
fined; and still neglecting to attend to it, another
warrant has been issued against him, and this
course will be followed up until he does attend to
it. 1853 sx 81. f!1f FRANCIS B. LORD,
Third nd
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FRANKLIN Insurance CoMPANy.-The last Sc
mi-annual dividend of this company, declared in
November, was ten per cent. In our notice of Sat
urday it was enormously put down at four per
cent E.s -......- .-aa -...- 80 IL.