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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20
The Engire Here.

On last Wednesday many of our citizens
assembled to witness the Engine pass the
Bridge near the Hospital, and run up as
far as the Rails were laid-near the Depot
1t was qsite an interesting scene, and in
duced us to believe, that really. after many
broken promises, and deferred hopes, the
cars you'd come ate: all. There were
five Height cars, attached to the Engine
loaded with ties, for the further prosecu-
ton Of the work. The Rails are now laid
up to the Depot, and that building nearly
completed. We could but sigh for the
fate of the stage coaches-the venerable
representative Of which was there, view
ing the scene with all the interest a father
would his departing child. We will now.
in few weeks have the advantage Of a
Railroad communication with Richmond,
upon which suspicious event we congratu-
late our farmers, and the business eommu.
nifty.
We warn boys to keep away from the
track. We notice numerous little urchins
riding on the train, cutting up antics aud
showing off in various ways. The next
circumstance we expect to chronicle is a
serious accident or death.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

Vs. A. B. Trick, purchased several wears
ago, Of VIM. B. Johnson, farm in the
vicinity of Staunton, containing about 600
acres, for $4,000 cash. He sold por-
ton Of the land for SO. 500; and the other
day sold the remainder, over 400 acres. to r.
summerson, for $17. 900 cash-clearinr in
the end $15,500 gross. He had put about
Sl,o00 improvements ON the premises
So Mr.. Tricks nett profits by the purchase
and sale will be $4,000. Quite hand.
some speculation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

o. We noticed paragraph in the last
Spectator, stating that the Governor had
positively refused to interfere with the
sentence Of Wilson, convicted of the muir.
der OF Coleman, and that he would certain.
" be executed at the expiration of the
~ days respite. The statement is made
on the authority Of the Charlottesville
Jefersoaian. There is mistake apsot
the report however. We have it from a
more direct source, that the Governor.
since the last respite, has expressed no
decided opinion on the subiect-and all
that he has said about the matter, has
been rather favorable, than otherwise, to
The commuta'ion of the punishment, Of
Wilson.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

IS. Robf. Cowan, Bookseller and Sta.
toner, has laid on our table Putnam's
Monthly for February, 1854. Contents :
Washing'on's Early days; Modern Greek
Customs: Places Of Public Amusement
Memoirs Of DR.. veron Boarding Schools
French and others; Notes from nv Knap-.
sack; Austrian Salt Mines; Annexation
Az Rest; The Ma, flower; A Pot Pourri
OF Poetry and Parody; The Latest His
toric Doubt-the problem of the Lost
Prince; Stage-Coach Stories; Editorial
Notes.
The matter Of this number is EXCEEDING
~ interesting, as the table of contents in
dictate. The price is mere cy pher, COM
pared with the amount of profitable and
interesting reading. For sale by r. Cow
an, at 70 cents per single copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20
rs. Mr.. Chiles M. Brand, was at;acke

- Mr.. Chies NJ. Brand, was attacked
by slave negress and negro in Abemarle,
and severely bruised and cut. Mr.. B.
had hired the man to work for gentle
man in Fluvanna. The negro refused to
ge-whereupon Mr.. B. seized him
threw him down, and commenced tying
him, for the purpose Of combining him. A
negro woman, a sister to the man. came to
his rescue and struck Mr.. B. with a STICK
Mr.. B. then drove her out of the room
seized the boy again and threw him on the
floor. The girl appeared again with an
axe, and struck at Mr.. B. several times
cutting and bruising him. They were
both. eventually arrested. aud placed in
Jail. We learn these facts from the JEFF
fersonian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

o. We are glad to see so many of The
Southern Wing Press coming out in favor
OF the Nebraska Bill. 1t augurs well for
the unity of the South, on that subject
Our neighbors of the Spectator say thew
have always thought, since the adoption
OF the Compromise of 1850, that that age
ment dispensed with the compromise Of
1871. We are sorry they did not, when
the thought struck them, give it puLlie;t"
as, that being the great hope of the South.
they might have immortalized themselves.
Nothing put their modesty will keep
them down."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@- The citizens of Winchester are
moving on the subject of lighting their
town with Gas. Such move was agi-
tated here some time since-but it all end.
"a IN Gas. Gas Companies, wherever or
gan'zed, have always realized handsome
dividends, and their operations have been
profitable. We hope the matter will be
renewed, and we shall have something
more than talk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20
Editorial Convention.

1t has been suggested that the editors Of
papers, in the State of Virginia hold d
Convention. Winchester and Staunton
have both been suggested as proper places.
II we thought any good could be accom-
plished by such Convention we would
most heartily approvsit. There are many
abuses to be reformed, but we are of the
opinion nothing but the passage Of some
very patriotic resolution, which would be
forgotten by one half Of the fraternity, in
SIX months after the meeting, would be
done. So long as we have SO many rats"
in the editorial calling, IS figure in the
country press of the State, we cannot ex-
pect any uniformity Of prices, or consistent
cy OF action. Whilst we shall not inter
pose any objection TO the proposition Cor
convention, We are decidedly of the
opinion, that the whole matter would end
in smoke, and it would be that much time
badly employed. As to the place, Staun-
ton presents, we think, decidedly superior
claims to Winchester, on account of loca-
ton. But, as we would be expected to
favor this place, we will let the brethren
at distance decide the question.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@eWhilst;n Richmond we were shown
specimens Of the Dora Coal. 1t was be-
ing burned in the Committee room of the
Senate. We learned that it burned a
great deal longer, and gave much more
pleasant fire, han the other specimens of
Coal used in that city. DR.. Harris has
taken several barrels down to Richmond
in order to test its qualities with those who
are accustomed to its use.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

&The Democratic Convention of Fred
enek County, held on Monday last NOM
mated Mr.. Frederick Shnltz, as the Dem
ocraiic candidate for Sheriff. Messrs. A.
A. Robinson and Lewis w. Hale. were
recommended as suitable candidates for
Commissioners Of the Revenue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

" A DR.. Brainerd was araaigned be-
fore the Mayor of Richmond, one day lat
week, on charge Of practicing medicine
without paying license. On examination
he was discharged-the Mayor finding no
penalty attached to the non payment Of
such tax.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@- We publish on the outside of to-.
days paper letter from John Mitchell,
the Irish Patriot, addressed to Rev Henry
Ward Beecher, in reply TO some structures of
that divine on the sentiments expressed BY
Mr.. Mitchell on the slavery question:
The reply is a most conclusive vindication
Of slavery, and coming from the source it
does must have most salutary effect
We ask especial attention to its perusal.--
II will amply repay the reader.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

vs. Gun excellent friend of the Jrfer
sonian need have no fears about wei.
come from the editorial fraternity of yVes-
tern Virginia, should they assemble a,
staunton. We would be much pleased to
have his company.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20
THE VINDICAT0R
sTAUNToN, VA,
MONDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 20
Agents for the vindioator.

Warwick Stewart Esq, is authorized
to act as agent for the Vindicatora Clo-
yer Creek, Highland.
Jason N. Bruhy, Monterey, will please
act as agent for the Vindicator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@e.Gen. Houston made great speech
in opposition to The Nebraska bill, on
Tuesday last. 1t seems, however. that
no one has answered Judge Douglas
speech. Tits the great speech Of the ses.
ion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

&A new Post Office has been estab.
lished at Moffat's Greek, in this County.
and Henry Stuart appointed Postmaster
The office is located six miles east OF Mid
tlehrook. and about six miles from Browns.
burg.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@ We give no regular Congressional
report this week. The proceedings are
generally embarrassing. We publish in to-
days paper the remarks Of the Hon. John
Letcher on the Deficiency Bill
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

BOSTON Feb: l4.-The House to-day
passed the resolves in opposition to the
Nebraska bill, by vote of GAG yeas to
IL nays. Eleven democrats and two wings
voted in the negative. "'s'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@ Mr.. Douglass amendment to the
18th section of the Nebraska bill, was a.
dopted on the 18th INST, in the Senate, by
a vote Of 80 to Is.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

" Mr. Joseph c. Dougherty has been
appointed Clerk in the Central Bank of
Virginia, located at this place. This APP.
pointment is made to meet the increasing
business of the institution. 1t is good
appointment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

R- Since Green G. Bronson was turned
out OF office by the President we have
heard little Of him. Tears were shed in
some quarters over him, because he was SO
strictly orthodox upon the slavery question,
What will his sympathize.s say when
they learn that among the participants in
the late Abolition meeting in New York,
upon the Nebraska matter, was found
Greene c. Bronson, who, true to his Free
soil instincts in 1S48, sides with that
crew. Who is Soft ana who is Hard now?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

Vs. ALFRED. Of the Weston Herald. has
become the father Of his SON. The new CON-
er weighs eight pounds-not SO bad. every
thing considered. We expected il would
be about the size Of piece Of chalk
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

W. There are no less than ten Candi-
dates announced through the Observer, !"
for the Office Of Commissioner Of the Rev.
enue for the County of Culpeper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

- There was another fire in Winches.
ter on the 10th INST, by which the stable
of Judge Parker, together with fine
horse and Buggy were consumed. 1t was
thought to be the work of an incendiary :.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

@- The sum of $3.50 was raised for the
Missionary canse,in the Methodist Church
Of this place, on Sunday night, the 14th,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

Vs. F. J. Alfred, editor of the Weston
Herald, has been appointed Post Master
at Weston, Lewis county, vice James A.
Hall. This is most too much good luck at
one time. A baby and federal office -
Go it, ye-cripples. Name the baby Frank
Pierce, by all means, Frederick.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20
FOREIGN News.

Foreign News.
The Steamer Africa arrived at New
York on the 18th. The English papers
furnish some highly interesting intelligence
from the East.
A Paris despatch announces that great
battle took place at Ka latat on the Goth,
in which the Turks were completely VIC
torious.
The Turks had also re-taken two islands
on the Lower Danube, which had prevl-
ously been taken by the Russians.
The Turkish Convoy reached Batoum
in safety.
Hostilities in Asia will be Immediately
resumed.
The London Times anticipates no fa-
vorable result from Ike mission Of the
Russian Court Orloff to the Courts Of
Viena, London, Paris and Berlin, and ex-
presses the belief that, failing to obtai3 a
declaration Of neutrality, the Russian Min
listers in Paris and London will demand
their passports. The Times also intimates
that in the present crisis the Four Powers
will be justified in waiting for fresh
proposition from St. Petersburg.
LATER.-The America arrived at Bos-
ton on the 10Th. The Gear had resolved
on extremes measures, unless England and
France would promise neutrality, which
of course they cannot do. The battle Of
Kalafat is confirmed. The Turks achiev-
ed brillia' victory. The Russians had
So 900 men IN the field.
Hon. James Pollock declines being a
candidate for the Wing nomination for
Governor of Pennsylvania.
The Senate Of Pennsylvania. by vote
of II to Is, has refused to pass resolutions
protesting against the Nebraska bill.
The corporate authorities Of Fredericks-
burg, Va. have resolved not TO issue any
more small notes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

vs. The nomination of Geo. Saunders.
consul to London, was rejected by a large
vote, in the Senate, on the 18th. We are
not sorry.
That Of John L. O'Sullivan, as Minister
to Portugal was confirmed but was after.
wards reconsidered, and laid on the table
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

" 1t is said Jno. M. Bolts will soon
publish an article against the Nebraska
bill. Poor fellow, whats pity the people
can't appreciate him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

Vs. We hope our exchanges, when any
item is found in the Vindicator worth co.
plying, will give the proper credit. We
observe in the Jeffersonian several news
paragraphs credited to the Spectator, taken
from the Vindicator. Give the devil his
dues
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-20

hung in Rockbridge, for the murder Of a
slave named SAM, has been respited until
the 10th of March. A great many persons
were disappointed on the 10th inst, the
time appointed fer his execution, as we
learn from the Star. and as is generally the
case on such occasions, took too much Of
the 60 be.iovful.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-06-28
PUBLIC LANDS.

The public lands belonging to the C @
as defined by treaty 1885, embraced by the
States of Ohio, Indiana Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and
that part OF Minnesota east OF the MISSISSIPPI RIVER all OF
conveyed with certain reservations to the United States
by New York in 1884, by Virginia in 1884, by Massachusetts,
the boundaries States of Msssspp and Alabama north
of 81 deg north latitude conveyed to the United States
and Louisiana acquired from France by the treaty S03
including the portion of the States of Alabama and Mssis
Mississippi River; Territory the district called
between Oregon and Minnesota north of ~ deg and south
deg latitude 3d. Within the State of Florida as
Mexico and California acquired from Mexico BY the treaty
of ls4s.
the public lands covered estimated of 900
Exclusive of the lands in Oregon California New
tire of the public domain stated after careful
animation, to have been 424 1o3 $50 About
Of this up to November aoth 1850, had been Sold
every upon these lands to the including cost
of purchase of surveying and of selling S74 79
annual average of nearly million of dollars the last so
years. there should be added this at the rate of 81 %
per the value of granted for bounties schools
internal improvements would nearly double
the above The average cost to the govern
survey cents of selling and managing 5s2 cents in
all 81 80 cents while it or net profit
each sold of S1.032. r. : =
The whole number of warrants for Mexican bounty land
claims issued to November 1851 s0S1 of which 66ss
have been located and &c. The whole
number OF warrants issued under the general
aw OF September g. 1850, to November l. 1851
OF these 37os have been located and returned $50
patented:
The following table shows the sales of public lands and
the proceeds thereof from the year 1888 1885, inclusive
of the various and donations thereof of
educa!on and OF internal Improvement given in
American Almanac for 1850, PIP. $50 ct seq.
Quantity Of Public Land soLd the amount maid FIR IT
IN each Year, from 1888 to 1850, inciass0e
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zNToRTH-CAROIrNA q NORFOLK THE
IN PRACTICAL HATTERS would respecttuly call the
Of the and Dealers to their stock o
SPRING AND SUMMER Hats
surpassed by any and at prices that cannot tai
give satisfaction They confident that Merchants VIII
lind it to their advantage call before making their
chases Those that willing to extend to us their
Imported Fashionable Fine and Cheap any
Northern Jobe We earnestly request Merchants to call
and be that prepared and furnish every
thing In our line the best terms.
Ladies' and Misses Bonnes in great variety Canes and
Umbrellas wholesale. ,s5sea4 $500
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APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF T1,p no.
COMMONS. AZ noUSE
The following is themanner in which tbe No.
THE HOUSE OF Common l2o) apportioned ,Ha
Chatham and Wake, 0uiiofd "a
The Counties of Davidson, Edgecombe, Halifax 1ro
dell, New-Hanover, Orange, Randolph are are
nance, Arson, Beaufort, Bertie. e. aasr nia
Cleaveland, Craven, Duplin, Forsythe J"Sn
ston, Mecklenburg, Northampton Pitt f Ro6a re
son, Rockingham, Rowan, Rutherford. S SaUoe
son, Warren, Wayne and Wilkes, ""Dp
The Counties of Buncombe, Madison Surrv W,
kin, Ashe, Bladen, Burke, Cabarrus Cssiav iu
Cherokee, Dayie. CASTOR, Gates, Henderso"na
HEREFORD, Hyde Lincoln, Martin Moore NoOb
Onslow, Pasquotank, Person, Richmond { Stsn
ly, Stokes, Union, Yancy, Alexander, BM 1,rS |,
wick, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret Columbus lie
Gurrltuck, Greene Jones, Lenoir, Mcdowell
ton, Watauga, Macon, Haywood jackson, Chg.
wan and Franklin 0"O
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CEPHALoMETRoNi

This beautiful instrument is considered of the great
est and useful of the age 1t would be inn
possible by the minutest description to give correct idea
heads conforming to every proberance and OF
the cranun thus preventing the unpleasant feeling OF
new and painful headache. We could give cert-
and the experience of the Trade but
fer that all may examine for themselves No
pery appreciate its advantages without having of
superior Hats. st -f f"
~ Hats made to order in the most fashionable manner,
and without extra charge. f.- l-
STEVENS BUTT,
No. z Makes Square,
"'z7 Norfolk, Va.
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MAY II. 1853.
CLOTHING BAZAAR.-Ths

PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.-The
subscribers having purchased the entire interest Of n
Perry the above celebrated establishment respectfully
the citizens of that they intend
relax effort retain the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the customers Of the Bazaar in the
Old North State. .
Manufacturing do all our CLOTHING, and one
of the firm being constantly in the market thus having fac
ties purchasing Cloths Cassmeres &c. at first hands,
and consequently the lowest rates. enabled to
pete prices with Northern houses while garments in
point of style and workmanship not exceled by those
of other house in the State.
1t is unnecessary to enumerae the articles of which
stock composed suffice it to say that in our rooms may
ing goods of the most recent style and in great variety
Our Custom Department is constantly supplied with the
desirable goods and those preerrng their garments
made to order here find large assortment to select
FROM and with efficient force of workmen get up
single garment entire suit at very short notice.
good fit and perfect satisfaction guaranteed instance
Our Wholesale Rooms. Merchants visiting the City
should fail TO look through stock have opened
exclusive Wholesale Room, and manufacture largely
pressly for this branch of our trade.
A. S. SHAFER CO.,
(.Successors to n. PerrY)
Petersburg Va May 9Th 1852. 80
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% Guilford county Columbus 1s,. =
M r. & french ct Robson county Conn.,
as follows His Exceency. Ds = Carolina Il .
1RIese Matthew Shaw Of Beaufort and Reid
"1,1am Holden Of Wake county yp Alfred Jones
lows:His Excellency, David SI paas Is composed
ton county. - = 80 A nolnas Bragg Of Ne<EIeo
GovERNoRs ARDS, with the r.r,. -'Or'haap
Lean Of Guilford; Thomas Ruf6nA i 81 Coonel: -
RGPert Strange jr of New Hanover OF RockngiaA NJ
leigh, on the Third Monday of Ns its session,
ysar The next election members ef n s.s
Say IL a0pSs and will be held on tbs
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f x GRICULTURAL MACHINERY:-Ihe SUB
scriber has on stock Of Earning la
PIGMENTS be found IN the ssae n The late Far held
in Baltimore this wheat Inresners nes e 70
Ss fU FROM sooo 5oo bushels per day. which sold low
fully equal any 70 Pc fG hoin N Mills ers
mills capable grinding 20 bushels OF good men, per
Cob osse 8 pssas
tficafes their pre-eminenee over all others Two bors
every mobt and cast iron and reversible steel teeth
Cotton and Tobacco Cultivators Flows Oh al o as
sormen as found in any house north or % %
Of Pillow Castings to suit ok Chains OK and Log
Chains Axes Grub hoes, wedges, Drag and CuEa.Gr
Teeth spades oNs Chain Pumps
Cast Iron Pumps Garden Engines, Poshoe Augers, Bull
Tent for The Farm to be found in any Agricultural
House north SOUTH with many other desirable goGds
w VIII Saf carriage 81 makers &c 2c bellows anv vices
stocks dies hand and sledge hammers blast pipes Ga
low castings erndsones framed and not framed with tre
ton 5 PGs @ &U White and ecG hemp
tvvinc sturgeon nets wrought and cut nails snip an
boat spikes with eer in inS
ted call and supply themselves on the best terms
Norfolk, Va Dec. Is. 1858. 10
NEW ARRIVAL OF SPRING SCOOPS GOOD S,a AT
IL THE Buff Brown Mot1iea r rsn
Goals Drab Blue and Notified Croton Goats; Black and
Fancy Aapaca Coats Plaid and Fancy Cashmere Goats
Frocks; Tweed and Angolas Sacks Planters
Linen Plaid White Striped, Notified Linen, and Cashmere
Pants in great variety Sontag Cashmere TX and Linen
yestings Cuttings Weltngs Festngs rich styles
large and Linen Cambria Handkerchief
Plain and Fancy Borders TX and Lse Embroidered Ora
yats Plain and Fancy Cravats Fancy Silk Cravats
AIexanders and Chossns White and Coored Kid Gloves;
Black Lse and Linen Gloves Washed Norway Gloves Fine
Doe Gloves Black Coored Silk Gloves Plaid and Striped
Silk and Cotton Half Hose Gloves. We weekly receI-
inc large supplies selected from the most desirable styles In
the market made equal to custom work
in fit and finish.
Our furnishing Department comprises every new and fash
ionable article necessary for regular OUTFIT which Will be
sold al the lowest market prices by
a. s. SHAFER d Co. CLOTHING BAZAAR,
Sycamore Street.
Petersburg, April rs, 1882 Al
A RTICLES IN ROSEWOOD, &c.-LONDoN-
"A made Portable Desks, for Ladies Gentlemen, some
of which na with pearl have secret drawers and are
lined with silk velvet Our assortment Of Desks is very
complete
Ladies' and Gcntlemens Dressing Cases, of Rosewood,
Ebony, &c. plain and furnished, in variety
Ladies Work Boxes of French English and German man
uacture of which spenddy furnished, and are
very suitable bridal or other presents.
Glove Boxes, of rosewood ebony, enamelled wood &c
Odor Boxes of ebony rosewood DC, with bottles COM
pete.
Paper Machie Goods &C. Consisting of Port Folios,
Work Boxes Portable Desks, Tables, Port Monnaes, DC
These Goods of the very finest quality.
For sale by HENRY D. TURNER,
n. c. Book Store.
Raleigh January 6, 1854. Is