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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17
Thc Ihr-

The IDLE man is an annoyance mi
sance. lie j. oi no benefit 10 any body.
lie Is an intruder m tie bu,y thorough
llrc al every DAY life IL stands ~ our
path. and we pu-b him cuuicmpiuouzIy
aside . lie r. Of no odfau.sg, =. 5tvt-rF-
dy. IL auuoys busy men. he makes
them unhappy. lie is uri! in sociciv
lie may have an Iucome TO support mn
~ idIcncss, or he nay ",pongs" on h-
good naiured lrieut-. Baiin cibrr ra-c
he IL desPised. Young man. DO some.
thing Ia ;tis busy busting. wide awake
world Nose about fos the benefit of
mank,ad, Ii rot Tor yourself Do not be
IDLE. God's law o., drai by tie .weai Of
our urow we sLsil cara oug brcad Thai,
Law is good one. and the brca4! we earn
Is sweet 30 not be idle Minutes are
800 Prrriou, 80 be sqnaudrrcd diobghlcss-
IS. E'ry maH asd every wnnsp. how
EVER exs''nd. or LoWev humbir. ran do
good ~ r..- -b"ri liie II So Inrbaed. there
fore Go uDi be- idle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

One Of Pixies nobIemen intends ap-
plying for patent for a machine which
lie says, when wound up and set in mo.
lion Will chase hog over a ten acre To-,
each and yoke, and ling him, or by a
slight change OF gearing It will chop him
into sausages, work his bris'Ies into shoe
brushes and Manufacture bis tail IDto
cO.k scLews.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17
PAY as Won Go.

John Randolph, of Roanoke, said, near
forty years ago, in his place in Congress,
Il have discovered the philosopher ;
stone; it is to pay as you 60" We
should scarcely ever buy too many goods
in Europe, if We should establish and ad-
here rigidIy to the rule of paying for them
at the time Of making the purchase. Our
country merchants would seldom buy too
much, if they could only obtain what they
paid for at the time. SO Of individuals
if they would only allow themselves TO
consume an article Of necessity or luxury
after it was honestly paid for, the mum
Der of extravagant and foolish purchases
would be greatly diminished and aIlho'
they might not be entirely prevented, the
individual would usually remain in a sol
vent condition, and would escape that
vortex of embarrassment, bankruptcy ,dcs-
titution, and the too often consequent hui
initiation and decentralization. The char
acter, position, and prospects Of mdIvld-
uas and families, are often totally and H.
revocably changed by change IN then
pccunary condition. Families are bro
ken up and scattered abroad, children sep
arated from their natural guardians and
protectors, and even disease and death are
all caused by errors and foIics in pccuni
airy matters, and the dcstilution, degrade
ton, and misery incident thereto. lie
those who are convinced of the truth o
these views, and Of the great moral utility
of reformation, commence forthwith tc
act upon the motto, P0y as go" go. We
are not hostile TO moderate and lcgl;l-
mate use of credit; butit should constant
ly be borne in mind. that the tendency is
10 excess, which is very dangerous, par
ticularly to those of moderate means.-
Sabbath Recorder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

Over sunny hills 10 stray,
While the far-oT bells arc ringing,
From the weary world away,
Somc merry song singing
Thinkesi this
Life spent amiss?
While the solemn bells arc ringing
All! much hast thou to learn
Of life and of lis blisses-
OF youths beloved return
Ofjoy's cct-latic kisses:
When rock and stream
All golden seem,
And the eye no beauty misses;
But flow crs, Ike the living smile.
Aud songs Of birds,
Like spoken words,
The very soul bcguile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

The imp of the New York Mercury
woke up the other morning, and was as
onished to see a bed-bug sitting on the
back Of chair, near his bed, pulling the
pins from his jacket, and innocendy pick.
ing his teeth
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

Western edlinr lHs delivers himself:
w eue'A say 10 tie ud sldual NlrD
stole oar sirn 81 the pole. wlfe 80 ae5e
I.iug ~ brt wa'Hos lur 10 diy, h,sl
we -'h'erc.J joP- ils5 egslsr nl4y gus his
throat,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

TERRIBLE EXCITEMENT IN CHURCH.-
While very large audience Of some
twenty-five hundred persons were assem-
bIcd, on Sunday evening last, in the st.
Mary's (CaraoIic) Church, at Oswego,
New York, an alarm was given that the
church was on fire. A scene of intense
excitement ensued, which is thus deScrlb-
ed by the Palladium
GA panic instantly seized the whole au-
dience, The crowd at the door rushed with
terrific fright back toward the altar, tramp
ling and crushing each other in the most
frantic manner. Women screamed and
tainted, children screeched with terror,
men rushed 10 the windows and dashed
through them, carving sash and all ; wo-
men and men were seen rushing across
the tops Of the pcws to the rear Of the
buildng-presenling scene Of confu-
sion, fright and terror, that is totally in.
describabe.
"The dense mass in the aisles was for
ced back toward the altar with irresisti-
bic power, in hopes of getting egress
through the vestry, and large number
succeeded in getting out that way. Some
went to work banering down a doorway
on the south side Of the west end Of the
church, which was not used and had been
permanently closed. Some fifteen min
ules elapsed before the alarm was found
TO be false, when most Of the congregation
had got out"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

'Sam you're a drunkard; you're alters
drunk and your habits is loose nigga, your
habit. is loose well axe me dis den.
how de mischief am my habits loose when
! is "tight all de lIme!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17
A Zig with a Lady's ParaSOl.


at oar bonnets, and the funny way IN
which we ladies wear them. | only wish
vou gentlemen would look at your own
dress little before you think OF laughing
at ours. Our bonnels, after all, are not
half as ugly as your hats-nasty black
things, that have no more shape IN them
than an elephants leg. | am sure |
should be sorry TO put The slice OF a
chinncy-pot on my headl wish You
could see vourselG-you would be htIIe
more careful then how you 90 ont OF Your
way TO yiGcuIe Us As for your scarFs,
aIso,-I would sooner 90 barenecked than
put around my throat anything halt so
nonsensicaI. Why, have seen young
gentleman wear neck hankerchios no
thicker than tie ribbon we should think
of putting round the neck Of kitten.
Thcy are not hall so broad as watch-rib,
bons. declare, they are no broader lhan
the white satin iavors we tie up wedding
cake with. You will be wearing your
shoe strings for neck tie next | will
tell You what they put me in mind Of
whenever | see one Of those pretty dears,
imagine he is the lavorlle lap-dog be-
longing to some lady, and has slipped his
string. The next morning | expect Ia
read in the papers an advertisement, de-
scribing his hair, ears, and offering re-
ward Of ten shIIings if any one will re-
turn him TO his disconsoIale mistress.
Mind, these are not shop boys-they
are not lawyers clerks or medical stu
dents; but elegant young men, who part
their hair down the middle, indulge in the
most extraordinary shirt collars, sport
black stripes down their legs, and alto
geher pretend TO some degree Of tasie.
Then the shirt coIIars!-No military
stock ever slranglcd poor unfortunate
soldier half so cruelty as one Of these 'all
round collars cut and torture the IN.
fortunate physiognOmy that is locked up
in it. Whal! if | were TO direct public
attention to those stupid stripes down
your trousers? What do they mean? ? Are
they useful? Are they even orna-
menmR IS it not an anectation Of the
military style, which argues that those
who adopt it are anything but military
men, Must you be marked all over like
a giraffe? Need you be scored about
with broad gashes like leg Of pork! You
only see those black lines on the body
of mule; and we all know that the near
est approach 10 the donkey. will not
say anything, more-but will simply con-
cIude by asking you, cher Pmchey, if
YOU think il is fair to attack us for any
thing ridlculous!-the rldicule with US
SHINING only on the side OF beauty
whilst You gentlemen, if you do sin in
matters Of dress, are sure TO sin on The
ugly side. wonder you are not asham-
ed of yourselvcs.--LGdy Correspondent
Of Punch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17
1Jottit0l.
A SACRED MELODY.

BE thou, O God by night, by day,
My guide, my guard from sin:
My life, my trust, my light divine,
To keep me pure within.
Pure as the air, when days first light
A cloudlcss sky illumcs,
And active as the lark that scars
Till heaven shines round lis piumes.
So may my soul upon lie wings
OF faith unwearied rise,
Till at the gate Of heaven it sings
Dlidst light from Paradise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

\ western editor lLluks lhat Hiram Pow
ers, Dnc scuiP'oF, IS a svindicr, becln- e
Ee chs, lied an uniosLana.c Greek %,
uul oil Z block II marhLn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

There are two gentlemen by the name
of Porter, in the the Rhode Island Legls-
Iature, who look so much alike that when
one drinks bottle OF wine the other gels
Ipsy on 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17

Col kinney, us Vac Hus4nto exPe-
dlt:on deuIes thst he has an "ye o Cuba.
Never swear by ynur Isdy-love's roy
cheeks auurnhy lips. uniI zen are cer'sIn
l!ey ale not manufactured Articles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-17
ACEN S.

WM. II. PEAKE, sun Iron BGilliugS, Bali
more; c. PlErcE, Philadelphia '. b. PALME'
New York
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
B A N K ! N G
AND
EXCHANGE BUSINESS.

'THE subscriber continues to receive
i deposites on time. or to be repaid on
call.
Discounts Drafts, Bills of Exchange,
or notes of hand:
Draws Checks on any point in the
United States.
Furnishes Bills of Exchange on the
principle commercial cities in Europe.
Makes collections in any part of the
United States or Europe.
BUYS and sells Gold, Silver, incur
rent notes, Land Warrants, County and
Corporation Orders.
Pays Interest on time deposites as
follows:
On Deposites at a months, at the rate
of 8 per cent. per year:
On deposites at 6 months, at the rate of
4per cent. per year.
On deposites at months, at the rate of
8 per cent. per year.
On deposites at l2 months, at the rate of
6 per cent. per year.
n. B Office hours from A. NJ. to
19 NJ, and from to P. NJ.
CHARLES HENKING.
Jan. go, 1853-1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

EEThe Boston Post gives an &C.
count of terrific instance Of suffering
caused by Post-office mismanagemeni
or ROBBERY which happened recently al
St. Louis. A man who went thence to
Texas, to return Immediately, found
some profitable business which would
tdetain him several months, and there
fore wrote to his wife, enclosing $3.50
for her present wants. The letter new
er reached her, and being, with ber five
children, turned out of her home for
non-payment of rent; and driven to
despair By the idea that her husband
had deserted her, she drowned herself
and youngest child in the Mississippi
The unhappy husband and father, re-
ceiving no answer to bis letter, returned
to ST. Louis to find himself widower,
and his children supported by public
charity. The postmaster who stole
that $50 viii have fearful account to
settle with department the Head of
which it is impossible to cheat or de-
ceiYe.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
W0OLLEN GOODS,
CHEAPER THAN EVER
AT TIE s-
Union Factory.
nArRoSIzE HOME MANUFACTURE.

THIS establishment, which has been
i in full operation more than two
years, has, within the last year, re-
ceived an additional set of new ma
chinery, and the proprietors feel conf
dent that they are fully prepared to give
perfect satisfaction to their patrons
Their machinery being the
Best and most approved,
and their workmen EXPERIENCED and
FAITHFUL, the Goods manufactured will
equal ia quality any in the East or
West, and will be sold at prices as low.
Who will not patronize the home manu-
facturer
When qualify and price
are as favorable? The proprietors trus
that merchants and others, wishing to
purchase GoodsOf the description man
ufactured at their mill, will extend to
them their patronage. They are also
prepared to
Card Rolls, Spin, Full, Dress and
Finish Cloths. SkGscis, Blankets,
OR ANY KIND OF GOODS,
for customers, at very low rates, but in
all cases
THE Wool MUST BE BROUGHT CLEAN.
P. S. Price for Carding Rolls
White, &C.; Mixed, 6 to 7c.; Carding
and Spinning, 15c, and other work in
proportion.
~The most liberal prices paid for
Wool at the Factory.
Gallipolis, April "a, 1854.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

ABsTEMIoUs DIET.-Many cases O
illness, both in adults and children. may
be readily cured by abstinence from al
food. Headaches, dyspepsia and many
other attacks are often caused by viola
ting the rules of health, and, in conse.
quence, some parts of the system are
overloaded, or some of the organs
clogged. Omitting one, two, or three
meals, as the case may be, gives the
system chance to rest and allows the
clogged organs to dispose of their bur-
dens. The practice of giving drugs to
clear out the stomach, though it may
afford the needed temporary relief, al
ways weakens the system. while -absti-
nence secures the good result without
doing any injury.
Said young gentleman to a distin-
guished medical practitioner, in Pbila-
delphia, doctor what do you do for
yourself when you have a turn of head
acIle, or other slight attacks?"
"Go without my dinner" was the re-
ply.
AND II that does not cure you,
what then?'
"Go without my supper"
"But if that does not cure you, what
then?"
$50 without my breakfast. We
physicians seldom take medicines our
selves, or use them in our families, for
We know that abstinence is better, but
we cannot make our patients believe it. I"
Many cases of slight indisposition are
cured by change of diet. Thus, if a
person suffers from constipation, has a
headache, slight attacks of fever or dys-
pepsia, the cause may often be remov-
ed by eating rye-nush and molasses,
baked apples and other fruits.--Domes-
tic Receipt Book.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

UNPREMEDITATED As
an example of powerful unprecedented
eloquence may be given in a short ans
wer of Cnrran, the Irish orator, to a
certain Judge Robinson-''the author of
many scurrifous pamphlets"-who upon
one occasion, when the barrister was
arguing case before him, had the i'm
pudence to reproach Curran for his pov-
erty, by telling him that he expected his
law library was rather contracted
alt is true, my lord," said Curran
with digni6ed respect, ''that am poor;
and the circumstance has certainly
somewhat curtailed my library; my
books are not numerous, but they are
select, and hope they have been perus-
ed with proper disposition. have pre-
pared myself for this high profession,
rather by the study of a few good
works, than by the composition Of a
great many bad ones. 1 an not asham-
ed of my poverty; but should be
ashamed of my wealth, could l have
stopped to acquire it by servility and
corruption. If / rise not to rank. /
shall, at least, be honest; and should 1
ever cease to be SO. many an example
shows me that an ill-gained reputation.
by making me more conspicuous, would
only make me the more universally and
the more deservedly coDtemp6ble."-
Broughdm.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

SAn. Irishman tells the following
incident Of his first experience in Amer
ca:
I came to this country several year
ago, and as soon as arrived, hired ou
to a gentleman who farmed few acres
Heshowed me over the premises, tht
stables, COW and where the corn, hay
oats, &C., were kept, and then sent me
in to get my supper. After supper, he
said to me-
"James, you may feed the cow and
give her Tie corn IN the ear"
I went out and walked about, thin
king what could he mean-had | under
stood him? scratched my head, then
resolved I would enquire again; SO l
went into the library where he was Wri-
ting very busily, and asked him what
l should do.
81 thought 1 told you to give the COW
some corn ia the ear" E1a
went out more puzzled than ever
What sort of an animal must this YAM
kee COW be? examined he mouth and
ears. The teeth were good, and the
ears like kind in the old country.
Dripping with sweat, / entered my
masters presence once more.
"Please, Sir" said 1, yon bid me give
the cow some corn in the ear--but did
you not mean the mouth"
He looked at me for moment. and
then burst into such CONFUSION of
laughter, made for the stables as fast
as my feet could take me, thinking /
was in the service Of a crazy man.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

RA good lady. who has two chill
dren sick with the measles, wrote to a
friend for the best remedy. The friend
had Just received note from another
lady, inquiring the way to make pickles,
in the confusion, the lady who inquired
about the pickles, received the remedy
for the measels, and the anxious moth
er of the sick children read with horror
the following: "Scald them three or four
times in very hot vinegar, and sprinkle
them well with salt, and in few DAYS
they will be cured"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
HThe New York papers give this

RThe New York papers give this
phrase Of the prevalent disease of Go
than: H
Goslin, noted restaurant keeper, in
Broadway, hangs out placards, with
Rachel Pudding on one side, and 'Pud-
ding la Rachel on the other; and at
Stanwix Hall-now called the Revere
where Bill Pool was murdered, you will
find placarded, 'Rachel's Little Neck
Clans and Felix, 'Rachel's Crabs In
Utica they have began to cure Rachel
Hams
The New York Mirror copies the
above paragraph, and adds the remark
that Rachel tongues are scarce.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
THE UNIVERSITY FAMILY REM.
EDIES.

ISSUED under the seal, sanction and
authority of the University Of Free
Medicine and Popular knowledge
Chartered by the State of Pennsylva-
MIA. April go, 1858, with capital Of
one hundred thousand dollars, mainly
for the purpose of arresting the evils Of
spurious nostrums, also, for supplying
the community with reliable remedies
wherever a competent Physician cannot
or will not be employed, have purchased
from DR.. JOHN R. ROWLAND, his
celebrated
R0WAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,
known for upwards of twenty years
as the only sure and safe cure for Fever
and Ague, &c. And his inestimable
remedy for Bowel Complaints, Row
and's Compound Syrup of Blackberry
Root, which highly approved ard popu-
lar Remedies, together with
The University's Remedy for complaints
Of the Lungs,
The University's Remedy for Dyspep-
sia or Indigestion.
The University's Remedy for Costive
Bowels,
Also the University's Almanac and
Pincushion, may be had, at the Branch
Dispensary, or store of
J. & P. A. SANNS,
April 10, I855.-6m Gallipolis.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
Furniture! FmnitureM
JOHNS HIMSELF AGAIN.

JUHN-S HIMSELF AGAIN.
John B. SHEPHERD would res
y pectfully inform the citizens of Gal
lipOlis and surrounding region, that he
has on hand very general assortment
of FURNITURE, at his Warerooms on
Second street, few doors below Hiram
Maxon's corner, which he flatters him
self that he can and will sell as low as
any other house. Call and examine
for yourselves.
June 81, 1855.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

EgWe are glad that the amend
ment to the constitution of Connecticut,
requiring that no person shall hence
forth be made an elector Of that State
unless he can read" has been adopted
by an overwhelming majority of the
people. 1t has been much denounced
by the anti-American papers, but it is
undoubtedly reasonable and right. The
government of nation like ours requir-
es so much intelligence and is of such
momentous Importance that no partici-
patton in it should be accorded to fel-
lows too ignorant even to read.-LOu.
Jour.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
New Barber Shop.

THE undersigned respectfully inform theciti-
] zens of Gallipolis, that they have opened a
Barber shop in the brick house between the
residence of Mr.. John SaDns and Mr. a. Le-
clercq, where they will be happy to wait upon
them. Cupping, LeechiDg, Bleeding, Teeth
pulling. de-, attended to upon the shortest no
tiee. We have fitted up our shop for the oe-
commodation and convenience Of our custo-
mers, and we hope toreceive the patronage We
shall endeavor to merit.
August %, '55. FEY Il PAULSON.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15

A PLAIN SPoKEN WITNEss.-"Facts
are stubborn things" said lawyer to
a female witness under examination.
The lady replied: "Yes, stree; and SO
are women, and if you get anything
out Of me, just let me know it." You'll
be committed for contempt" "Very
well, I'll suffer justly. for I feel the ut
most contempt for every lawyer pres
ent."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
REGULAR

Marietta, P0rkersJurg, HockingpOrt,
PoDaeroy, Gallipoiis, Guydndotte,
CatletsJurg, ashland, LrontOn
and Cincinnati Packet,
s,,-~. The new light draught
steamer OHIO No. Q, j. ].
- BLAGG, Master, will pass
Gallipolis for Cincinnati every Tuesday
morning, at O'Clock; returning, will
pass Gallipolis for Marietta every Sat-
urday morning, at O'Clock. stopping
at the above and all intermediate land
ings. The "Ohio No. 2" will remain in
the trade as regular Packet, and a
continuation of the patronage so liber-
ally bestowed upon her heretofore is
respectfully solicited.
July &c, 1955.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
Valuable property for sale.

HE subscriber wishes to dispose of his dwell
ling house, and lot upon which it stands,
situated on Front street, nearly opposite TIE
foot Of Gallipolis Island, adjoining VIM. H.
Langley's saw mill. The house is two story
frame, four rooms, and is in good repair. There
IS also on the premises good convenient shop,
10 by "A feet, two stories. The lot fronts e6
feet, running back to low watCr- There is
summer and winter fruit sufficient for the>use
o. family. viii dispose of this property
cheap for cash, if application is made between
ahis and fall.
JOSEPH SLOAN.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-11-15
Cheap and Ready Made
CLOTHING.
To the Citizens of Gallipolis and sur.
rounding country.
FRANK & SANNS

To the Citizens of Gallipolis and sur.
rounding country.
FRANK & SANNS
Stores Immediately under the Journal
Office and at Warth's corner,
HAVE laid in their Fall and Winter
IL stock of piece Goods which they
intend to manufacture to suit this mar.
ket and their customers. We fatter
ourselves that we have the best selected
stock of Goods that was eyer brought
to this market. We have taken great
care in selecting our stock so that we
can compare with any Clothing house
in this burg.
We have in our employ one of the
best Cutters in the country, and will
warrant any garment cut by him to fit
or no sale. We have also first rate
Tailor, man that has carried on bu-
siness for himself for the past eight
years; he knows all fashions and rules
to go by. Let any one come forward
and beat him who can. We are pre-
pared to do all kinds of custom work,
and that of the best, and every thing
manufactured to the lowest price
Come one, come all, and if we don't
give you satisfaction for yonr money
then we will not charge any thing.
~Don't forget the Stores, imme-
diately under the Journal Office, and at
Warth's corner.
So come one, come all, you burly, fat and lank,
And buy cheap Goods of
FRANK d SANNS.
G,U.1l.o IL.