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THE SHAVING SOAP.
vRooM& FOwLER,S
WALNUT .assa.
MILITARY SHAVING SOAP

rs admitted by the thousands who have
IL used it during the past twelve years, to surpass
ANYTHING ever introduced into this branch of the
toilet, and to render agreeable operation usually
considered a bore. The form is convenient it is
agreeably perfumed, and will produce copious and
permanent lather with either hard or cold water,
leaves the skin smooth and unchapped. None gen.
uine without the signature, in fac smile, Of yroom
Fowler Try it,
For sale in this city by MARIN d PALMER and
SELBY PARKER.
In New York by the principal Fancy Goods Houses
and Druggists.
Manufactured only by
JOHN B. yROOM
Successor to Vroom Fowler,
ian Ism 70, Cherry atreet New York.
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In art the beautiful is hard, fsrfe-s
Takes much Of toll, OF time, OF thoughts
Go ask VI any master bard
In WORKS Of marble that hath wrought
But nature gives us beauty still,
At little cost Of coin or care,
In any field, by any rill,
Out in the sunshine, everywhere.
NV marble image from Leghorn
Came damaged TO its western home;
Poor thingl the plaster man, in scorn,
Said better send IL back 10 Rome
And yet my lovely ruin cost
More dollars than dare To write,
Swan the rough sea, was temPest-tost
And here 1t is, in such aplight!
sorrow for the friend who took
Such pains 10 please--but for myself,
In my own heart III rather look,
Than wonder at the vacant shell.
And so from that void bracket bare
And desolate rs II appears,
Something may spring perchance az fair,
And pure a. pleasure born of tearsi ~
Say, il my marble be not whole,
How can rnurmur, and reflect, y.
Earth cannot show perfect soul,
Nor art a form without defects
What matter for the broken busts
Its Fragments calmly survey,
And from that handful of white dust
Gather one thought that keeps me gay.
Unbroken still the friendship stands,
That sent this pledge across the sea,
No further sigh my loss demands,
While such friend remains TO me,
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NEW WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,
No. 500, Pennsylvania Avenue, north side,
Bctwee,, Second and Third Streets,
WASHINGTON

ID M. A. FENWICK respectfully in.
HI forms his friends and the citizens Of Wash
ington and vicinity generally that he has just opened
at the above place extensive 8a
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,
Comprising every variety of the very best and purest
kinds, and most approved brands ever introduced
into this city, which he is ready to SELL wholesale
retail to dealers, hotelkeepers, families, on the
most advantageous terms. His stock of Wines and
Liquors have been selected with the greatest care,
and persons purchasing from his establishment will
be satisfied that the articles fully what he repre-
SCENTS them to be. He pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting his part to merit share OF pub
lie patronage.
BE enumerates, in part the following kinds he has
now in store, viz:
81 BRANDIES
Old Otard, Old London Dock. Pale, Old Pinet,
Cherry, Peach, Ginger.
WHISKEY,
Bourbon, Old Rye, Old Monongahela, Scotch and
Irish. GIN. .
L Old Holland, Schedam Schnapps.
.t1 JAMAICA SPIRITS, RUN, DC.
t3 'f WINES.
a Superior Old Port Amontillado Sherry Superior
Sherry, Hook, Heidsick Champagne of the best
brands 8. S. Madeira, &C. lk
WI "a BEST HAVANA CIGARS. M
Also, Sweet Oil, Sardines, Pickles, Olives Lob
sters and other Preserves, Sauces, DC, sa
oct SO-3taw3m
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COURT OF CLAIMS.

In addition to the practice of law, as
il heretofore in all the Courts of the District and in
the Supreme Court Of the United States, the under
cuton Of Claims against the Government in the above
court Established in this city by act of Congress- APP
proved March, 1857 which has cognizance of all
claims arising under the Constitution, or founded
upon any law of Congress, upon any regulation Of
an Executive Department upon any contract, ex-
press or implied with the government of the United
States, or any of its officers or agents. When the
claim is established in this court and an appropria
ton made by Congress for the purpose the claimant
will be paid at the Treasury of the United States.
All claims against the government must henceforth
be prosecuted said court and not before Congress,
as heretofore. M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counselor-atLaw,
ap21--lawtf Washington City, ID. @
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FASHIONABLE DANCING,
At Munder,s Asse bly, III all.
VIZ MINIMIZE DroFnoo<xw ~>r N - 81 q

FASHIONABLE DANCING, q
At Numbers Assent bly, HI all. 3
!" w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancing
LIE at Georgetown College and Convent, and
principal teacher of Washington city, has the honor
to announce to his former patrons and the public
generally that he will resume the duties of his School
on Thursday. November sth, 1855, at Numbers As
sembly Hail. adjoining the Star Office, at O'clock
p NJ, for ladies', misses, and masters, and on the
same evening, at TX for gentlemen.
He feels assured that the unequalled progress OF
his numerous pupils in his former classes is sufi
cient guarantee of his superior skill instructor
Prof. M. begs leave to remind the public of the
unbounded success of his May Festival Ball. at the
National Theatre, which was attended by upwards
of 200 persons. s fa 4o.
His new Hall, which is one of the largest, most
beautiful and conveniently in the city with
two large dressing and supper rooms added, which
can be rented for balls and parties The location is
convenient to persons residing in any part the city
Days of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, at'8
O'Clock, p. NJ. and on the same evenings, at 2 for
gentlemen.
class for young married ladies and gentlemen
will be formed shortly.
All who desire to join his classes, will please apply
at Mr. John f. Elliss Music store, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. near Tenth street. or to Prof M, ut his rooms,
on the above days. subscription list is now open
to receive the names of those wishing tickets
to the Sorees Only IS for the season.
oct 30-dtf lse E4r#f
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THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
OF THE AGE!
w GO D.
HAIR IL ES It o n ALIVE.

TUyHIS Astonishing and UnequaIed prepa-
n ration, turns hair back to its original color,
after having become gray and reinstaes 1t in all its
original health, lusire, softness, and beauty; re-
moves at once dandruff from the scalp, and ali I'M
pleasant itching, as well as all cutaneous eruptons
such as Scald heads &C., and hence creates a per-
fecty healthy state ofthe scalp, by acting stmu-
lanand tonic TO the organs necessary to supply color
ing matter TO the hair and completely restores them
to their original vigor and strength, and thus pre-
vents all tendency to become gray. 1t also prevents
the hair from becoming unhealthy, and falling off,
and brings it out where it is gone by resuscitating
and coloring matter TO IT. and hence acts perfect
Hair Invigorator and Tonic.
CHARLEsrowT, Mass, Aug. 9, 1855
GENTLEMEN: Nothing but q duty and sympathy
that feel to communicates TO others who afflicted
as have been would induce me to give this public
acknowledgment of the benefit have received from
Prof. Woods Hair Restorative. When / first COM
menced using IT. my hair quite gray, and in spots
entirely bald have now used the Restorative about
i've msnhs, and my hair is entirely changed 10 its
original color brown and the new hair is over three
inches IN length on the spots where it was bald.
ture and vgor Of the hair which before was dry and
II has ceased 20 come out ms formerly Is
Respectfully, yours, &c,
WATERFORD, 1854
Prof o. j. Woop: With confidence cam recon-
mend your Hair Restorative being the most efica-
cious article ever saw. / have used the wshpene
and many oher preparations Of the day. all to no ef
feet. Since using your Hair Restorative, my hair
and WHISPERS which were almost white have gradu-
ally grown dark, and now feel confident that few
more applications will restore them 10 their natural
color. IL also has relieved me Of all dsndruf and
unpleasant itching, so common among persons who
per~pire fire, ly. JIG. KILBY.
ADDRESS o. J. WOOD co, 8ls Broadway, N Y.
and ia Market street, ST Louis, Mo.
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES STOTT A
CO., and by all Druggists. jan Sn
n AIDES MOHAIR AND LET BRACE
- LET'S, for sale very cheap at
LAMM0ND'S, Seventh Street,
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~ |-T On MANHOOD, IIFT T@I|- n
AND IT'S PREMATURE DECLINE,
Just Published, Gratis, the Twentieth Thousand
a FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
"A treatment, without medicine OF A6y7Ew
Spermatorrhea or Local Weakness,
Nocturnal Emissions, Genital aud Ner
vous Debility, Impotency, and impedi- 10 5
ments to Marriage generally.
BY u. DE LANEY, M. ID. s. a9
The important fact that the many alarming COM
plants, originating in the imprudence and solitude
is in this sall tract clearly demonstrated and the
entirely new and highly SUCCESSFUL treatment, as
adopted by the author fully explained, by means Of
which every one 10 enabled 10 cure himself perfectly
and at the least possible cost, thereby avoiding all
the advertised nostrums of the day, ~ .FlF =
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, In sealed
envelope, by renting fpost paidl two postage
stamps TO DR.. b. DE LANEf
II, Lispenard street, New York City.
ian la-damk - ------ - ----- N $3.50.
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
ONCE No. 292 Psnnsy Ioanta dtenue,

Corner Of 10th street, over the Savings
Bank.
vUyHIS Cemetery Is laid out ON the plan of
il the celebrated Greenwood Of New York, and
situated ON the high ground, distant and quar-
ter miles north Of the Capitol North Capitol street
leading directly TO the gateway This Company have
received charter from Congress- appropriating their
ground forever to burial purposes, making fee title
to the purchaser and prohibiting al entertainments
from legislation or otherwise; which is Of vast mpor
lance to those Who wish their dead 70 reposs wneIe
cities, when the burial ground has become valuable
for other purposes to sell it and throw the dead pro-
miscuous1y into large pit and legal measures can
not prevent it, no titles are given to the ground
lets containing the charter, bylaws, and map Of
the grounds and all other information can be OBJ
tanned All orders left with Mr.. JAMES T. HAIR
yEY, No. 4l0 18th street. or any other Underwater,
will be promptly attended to. june l8-ly
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CERTIFICATE OF WIN. j. ATWOOD
HUNTSVILLE, YADKIN Co., N. O.,

.ns November j, 1900.
DEAR SIR Allow me to express to You my sincere
thanks for your discovery of medicine which, to say
the least Of it. has effected that all other med
icnes that have taken have entirely failed to do
Hoofands German Bitters have cured me of the most
stubborn and aggravated Of the Piles that per-
haps ever fell to the lot Of man. My case is not
stranger in this community, as | am well known in
this and the surrounding counties, and can truly say
that my recovery has sstounded all my friends and
relations, as had tried everything recommended,
and nothing did me any good, until was prevailed
upon to try the Bitters You are at liberty TO make
any use of this communication for the Der edit Of the
afflicted you may think proper.
Truly, yours, WIN. J. ATWOOD.
DIR. c. NJ JACKSON.
These Btters are entirely vegetable. They inyig-
crate and strengthen the system, never prostrate it.
and be used for infants as well as adults.
For sale by respectable dealers everywbere, and by
Y. ID. GILMAN, Washington.
J. L. KIDWEL1 Georgetown,
J. r. PIERP0NT, Alexandria.
ian 4-d6m s6.
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natural uterine secretions, by removing the causes
by which they are arrested or checked and by Civ
ing tone and health 10 the general system; they
therefore effectus remedy In All eAses OF difdeul
painful or INSTRUCTED menses having been used IN
original proprietor, with singular success in which
they have proved TO be Of the highest value and eff
cacy. Price 30 cents
DR. BROTHERS. DIAPHORETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form.a very valuable Anodyne, Di
aphqretc and Sudorfc compound. They are b@i
Erysipelas, Diarrboa, Dysentery Cholera MorbusJ
and in all cases where an anodyne, combined with
sudorhc, 10 required. In these diseases, it should
be administered in small doses. 1t is also applicable
to many other Diseases such as rheumatism and
govt collie and gripping palms, &c. 1t promotes per-
SEPARATION without increasing the heat OF the body and
produces constant moisture of the skin for great
length of time, while it allays irritation and gives
rest. so cents. sep l5--eodly
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MEDICAL ADyEnTIsEMErTs.
DIR. L. b. WRIGHTS
a 9 VEGETABLE
LIQUID CATH A k II IC |,
Pleasant Family Physic,

Pleasant Family Physic. y
x ENTIRELY VEGETABLE preparation, ploa-
the Liver, Stomach. and general system As an anti
bilious and Alternative physic, this medicine
HAS NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD
have used II constantly IN my practice for upwards
of ten years in all cases where good physc and al
terative required, and would not now do without
it. 1t is the Physicians Assistant well a. the safest
family medicine in Children drink il with plea
sure 1t will not nauseate the weakest stomach IL
produces no gripping but operates easily thoroughly
and is sure to eradicate all impurities from the sys-
tenn II it is properly taken. Already thousands Of
living witnesses ready TO testify to its superior
virtues independent Of its purgatye and anti-bous
qualities 1t has cured the worst cases of Erysipelas
in a few days Ii is a Heveffaihng cure for Head
ache LIVER Complaint Jaundice, Kidney Complaint,
Bilious Fever, Pains in the Side, Back, Breast snd
Limbs, Colds Cramps, Worms, Lumbago, Botches
ON the Skim Pimples, Cutaneous Erpptions, Obsauc-
tons in the System, Constipation Of the Bowels Dz-
illness, Mercurial Diseases, Pleurisy, Female rregu-
larities, Bowel Complaints, Ulcers Of ell kinds DC
1t ceanses by its superior medicinal virtues the al
cerous humor from the blood and corrupt bile from
the stomach, carrying it off through the natural
channels il nygorates the blood and leaves the sys-
medicine, and pronounce verdict as they shall be-
impressed by the evidence. Those who know me
professionally will not doubt its worth. ,
Since its Grst introduction medicine has attain
ed such wonderful popularity, and its sales have in
creased beyond the most sangune hopes OF friends
Neighbors recommend il as safe and unequalIed
physicl Physicians carry u Win them. Cnldren
wifi take no other after one trial. and parents should
use no other in their families People living IN low
and marshy countries, subject TO deadly masmas,
where Fevers, Ague and Fever. and bilious COM
plants are more apt to be, will find the Liquid
Cathartic" the most potent remedy yet tried. Give
il trial.
wholesale by A. D. & d. Sands, @. v. Clickner u
Co, and C. III. Ring, New York.
Full directions accompany each bottle Price so
and 25 cents of ten and twenty doses
Principal Depot 400 Broadway, N X. s
Sold by c. STOTT 4 co, Washington, and all re-
spectable Druggists throughout the country. oct Is
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How TO BE HAPPY Reason yourself out Of as
many desires as you can, and crafty as many Of
the rest as possible.
WINTER ADVICE TO YOU'VE LApIEs.-Thin shoes
lead to damp feet; damp feet bring on a cough; a
cough may terminate in coffin. @
THE WORLDS 0pISIoN.---A mean man is per-
son with small income who lives within it. [He
Is wise man as well as an honest one.
TIE Mosr HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH
To order bath and pay for it at the time of giving
the order.
How TRADEsMEN SHOULD SERVE THEIR CusroM.
ERs.-With civility; without servity
The treatment of newborn child should be cor
dial; but not Godfrey's cordial
VIRrUE--So rare commodity with some peo-
pie that 1t might be considered article Of vertn.
Pie-crust is bad for children, and in the nurse
ry neither pie-crust nor promises should ever be
broken.
1t lis good always to pick hole in your neigh
boris coat " 1t be understood that you can provide
him with better one.--Pnach. 7h
FEMISoLoGY.--A queer gathering of statistics
says, that out of one hundred and htyeight pretty
women whom he met in the streets of hshiona-
BILE resort in given time, one hundred were suck
ing their parasol handles.
In an omnibus, four young ladies out of every sew
en- mfhfiaDiy iooh th'ouSn Tue iioht WinuoW ut the
horses. a
AT party seven ladies out Of ten prefer vanilla
ice cream while only one in ten habitually eats
orange water ice.
The stouter lady is the more she rolls her eyes
up while watzing. ya
The smaller a lady is, 30 much the more does she
affect sun-hower rosettes, enormous founces, and
extra-sized ornaments.
Diminutive ladies admire giant-like gentlemen
aud rice versa.
Ladies who are greatly admired by their own
sex, are seldom viewed in the same light by gen.
tlemen. n
Some ladies speak Of ladies' beauties " and
"gentlemcns beauties"
1t it a curious fact those women who have made
the most acquaintance during long course of
years have by far the best memory for faces and
persons.
Although women are supposed to be the talka-
tive SEX it is not less true that in learning foreign
tongue, men acquire more readily the facility in
speaking it while ladies understand it better and
sooner when spoken to.
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VINO THE GIRLS ARE.--In one of the factories
in Maine, recently the proprietors reduced the
wages, whereupon there was general determine
tor to strike, and as they are obliged to give
months notice before quitting work, they have in
the mean time issued a circular to the world at
large, in which is the following interesting para
graph:
Eve are now working out our notice, and shall
soon be without employment; can turn our hand
to most anything don't like to be idle but deter
mined not to work for nothing when folks can af-
ford to pay. Who wants help? We can make
bonnets, dresses, buildings, pies and cakes, patch
and darn, knit, roast stew, fry, make butter and
cheese, milk COWS, feed chickens, hoe corn, sweep
out the kitchen, put the parlor to rights, make
beds, split wood kndle fres wash and iron besides
being remarkably fond of babies in fact, can do
anything the most accomplished housewife is capa-
Bile of, not forgetting the scolding on Mondays and
Saturdays For specimens of spirits, will refer you
TO our overseer. Speak quick. Black eyes, fair
foreheads, clustering locks, beautiful as Hebe,
sing like seraph and smile most bewitchingly. An
elderly gentleman in want of nice housewife, or
nice man In want of wife--willing to sustain
her character in fact, we are in the market. Who
bids? Going--gone--gone! Who's the lucky
man?n
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TOPHAM 4 NORFLET's

n NEW AND CHEAP rs
Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Store,
499, Seventh Street, opposite Odd-Fstiosos' Hal.
"ESSRS. TOPHAM date Of PhiladeI-
I'VE phia) and N0RFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and the public, that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand where they will make and keep con-
stanty on hand large and superior assortment Of
4 Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles Tlil
Brides, Martingnles, and Whips
Harness Of every description, both for city and
All kinds of Trunks, valises and Carpet Bag,
Ladies' Satchels, Travelling Baskets and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets, Covers, Collars, and Hames
Horse Spoke, and Dust Brushes 49,
Cards, Curry-combs, Sponges, &c.
All material used will be the best that can be OBJ
tanned and both of us having been practical work
men for several years we feel confident that our work
cannot be surpassed, either for style durability.
BY unremitting efforts to give satisfaction, we hope
to merit and respectfully solicit share of public
patronage. 1
Particular attention paid TO covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds of werk. .sej ssa.
Saddlers' Tools constantly on hand.
nov Sly d vEfl e.I
SNUFF AND TOBACCO.
PETER LORILLARD,
9A MANUFACTURER,
Ne. a. Chatham Street, Men York,
Successor of Peter George Lorard, offers for sale
all kinds of Snuff and Tobaccos In general use.
For particulars Price Current can Be obtained
by addressing as above. !.
This Establishment IA one OF the oldest OF the kind
in the limited States feb s--dly
DOToM &C HERRIrGs, FLOUR,
so barrels No. l Potomac Herrings (grossl
500 barrels super and extra Flours
Meal-Corn, Rye, 30, for sale low By -
HILL BROWN = PARTlON, m
Corner Prince and Union strssss,
feb l5-H $500 Alsxandria. Va
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WANTEDl WANTEDI WANTEDl
TITO find persons in want of the following

WANTEDy TWENTIETH WAN Ell n"
TITO find persons in want of the following
il articles: @aH
= French and German Looking Glasses
Portrait and Picture Frames, round, oval, or
square 80
Oil Paintings, all sizes
MarbIe-top Bracket Tables in Bronze or gilt
4 All kinds of Picture and other Frames made to
order
g Also, Looking Glasses of any size made to order
A lot of castiron Brackets on hand, suitable for
shelving ssd a-s +,
N. B. Old work regilt and Looking Glasses in
serted in old frames 5000 t "a
All the above will be done and sold at the lowest
rates for cash JOHN WAGNER,
25s, Penn. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House.
v ~ 49,. -.-.l n
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-- BOUNTY LAND.

.. sNfa4 BOUNIY LAND.
OFFICERS, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chaplains, Clerks,
Indians, Wagon masters, and Transfers, (their
widows or minor children who have not yet received
full 100 acres and who have been in service Ia days,
are entitled to land in any war since 1880. SD
Widows, whose husbands died while In service,
are entitled to pensions, and minor orphans Of such
to years halfpay. All who believe themselves en-
titled to Land-bounty, and Pensions, will be bene-
fitted by calling the subscriber, either in person or
by letter. postpaid corner of 7th and streets NO.
482, opposite General Post Office.
Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
the most reasonable terms.
No pay in advance, and charge if nothing is OBJ
tanned.
tE- Refers to the citizens generally.
Special attention given 10 suspended claims
JN0. JOHNSON,
ap bly, Agent for Bounty Land Pensions.
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g. w. DREW

g. w. DREW,
SUPERIOR DYER AND sC0URER,
South eide Psnnsylcania accnue, 6et.seen otA
and 1oA streets, No, 2S7,
ap 1s-ly s5 Eye
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d. r. Hooker, Rogers Store, Wake county, North
Carolina October "a 1858, says:
Having experienced very great benefit from the
use of Hoohand's German Bitters in Chronic Dyson
terry and Functional Derangement of the Liver, and
Its concomtant evils, / am DESTROYS of obtaining
quantity of it for the benefit of my community. You
will therefore, please send lot &c" 4
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II AIDES, MOHAIR AND let BRACE
~ LET'S, for sale very cheap at
LAMMOND'S, Seventh Street,
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6REMEMBER THE TEA-fOTp'
MFRS. SMITH set her Tea Pot on the
Ivl range to draw the tea, little dreaming il
Wouldn't stand the fire. till she saw it run She
screamed as it disappeared and fell back in convul-
sions. Every remedy was administered, but nothing
would restore her. At last, her husband said he
would call at FRANCISS, on Seventh Street, and
observed 10 smile. In the morning, after starting
away, Mr. Smith looked back and saw her standing
in the door. For moment he listened twas that
same musical voice, Y My dear, remember the Tea
Pot" @ 9 5e agnTrf jan 1l--rt