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Groceries & Provisions.

JUST received per steamers Lecomte, Duke, Swan
- and other recent arrivals of the largest and
most complete stocks of Groceries, Provisions and Boat
Stores imported this season. consisting of Sugars Of
every quality, Molasses and Golden Syrup, Coffee,
lea, Bacon, Pork, Salt, Beef Lard, Butter, Cheese,
Candies Soap Rice, Flour Starch, Mackere, Herring
shad, Almonds Raisns, Prunes Spices, Mustard,
Pepper, Yeast Powders, fie Fruits, Fruits in their
own juice Pickles, Kechups, Sauces, Oils, Birthstone.
Copperas, Alum, Sardines, Lobsters Oysters, every
description of Fancy Groceries, cotton Rope, Twine
Buckets, Tubs, Brushes. Brooms, chewing and smok-
ing Tobacco, cigars, etc. etc.
HIIDGINS & VAN RIRRER
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Patent Medicines,

pULL's Sarsaparilla; Sands Sarsaparila; Raa'
- ways Ready Relief; Arabian and Mustang Ian
iment; Ayers Cherry Pecoral; Perry Davis Pain XII
Ter; Rushton's Cod Liver Oil; Dalley's magical pam
extractor; VOLTS Schedam Schnapps; Nc Alistersal
healing ointment; Holloway's ointment and pilsNd
fats life pills and phoenix bitters; Browns Jamsl"
ginger; India cholagogue; Hollands German bithh
New England cough syrup; Bryan's pulmonic waters
Bateman's drops; Hays pile ointment; Lees Bsr
dreth's, Jayne's and Wright's Indian vegetable pf
Godfrey's carminative balsam hair tonic and yer't
fuge; Fahnestock's vermifuge, and all other passH
medicines usually kept in the southern country +"
sale by Gmy3Ol VIM BALL.
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HTE. PICHARDIE,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

Texas STREET, Zone door below the City Hotelo
Shreveport,
~, WOULD respectfully inform the gentlemen of this
IA place and the surrounding country that he has
LII. opened Fashionable Tailoring Establishment
as above and solics their patronage, feeling assured
that he will give satisfaction. He has just returned
from N. Orleans with fine assortment of seasonabe
goods all fresh and OF the most fashionable styles,
lected by himself expressly for the accommodation OF
his patrons, comprising fine black and colored French
and English cloths, black and fancy cassimeres, in
great variety together with every description of goods
for and panaoons; plain and fancy silk, satin,
velvet marseilles, and other vesting. The best cut
tiers and workmen employed, and all work will be
executed in superior style, and at the very lowest
prices. Suits for weddings, balls parties will be
furnished at the shortest notice. JAM
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PRIVATE BOARDING.
FLORANCE HOUSE,

Corner of Lafayette Square and Camp street,
New ORLEANS.
AIA--l, TINS beautiful edifice is just completed
M "a n and magnifceny furnished, will be
Ha.saIIzlsE opened to the public the LIST OF
October next. The legation of this hotel, being OPP
posite to one of the handsomess parks in the city,
makes it very desirable for permanent and transient
boarders being in the central part of the city
and the immediate vicinity of all the fashionable places
of amusements, and is better adapted the comforts
of families than any other house in the city. Having
large number of bed rooms we'll ventilated, for fam
lies together with large number of single rooms for
ladies and gentlemen.
This house is to be of the FIRST GLASS; and second
to none, in all its appointments.
aug6-tf JOHN II. JETER.
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TO TRAVELLERS.
THE BETHANY HOTEL.

AGM-A The undersigned, having purchased
M lgsEzMA the Bethany Hotel, and thoroughly
ssGRisGA repaired and newly furnished it, has
removed into it and opened house of entertainment
for the accommodation of travellers and the public in
general. Bethany is situated the line dividing Lou
isiana and Texas, and Immediately Oh the main road
leading from Shreveport to Brewster's Bluffs, and
travellers may rely every effort being made to render
them comfortable and give satisfaction. The stables
are well stocked with corn, OATS hay and fodder, and
animals will always be given much they can devour
Meals can be obtained at any hour from o'clock A
NJ to ii P NJ Mrs. M. w. WATSON.
Bethany. Texas. January 7, 1857.
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age bestowed on his establishment during the last
year, and respectfully soliets continuance of the
same. His stock is entirely and new and
selected in the best markets, and with regard to
purity will defy competition. From long experience
in the business he can with confidence recommend
EVERY ARTICLE vended from his establishment to be
Pure, Fresh and Tnadulterated. 1t shall not be his
tautif the intercourse with his patrons shall be
beneficial and satisfactory both parties. His ample
facilities for business gives him great advantages,
which he is willing to share with his customers, by
furnishing every article in his line largely reduced
prices
Call and examine his stock and prices and if he
cannot convince you that the prices of Medicines has
not advanced since he commenced business in Shreye
port A ne time will his store be without compe-
tent person in charger and bills, parcels, packages,&
put up with neatness care and DESPATCH
UPhgsicians prescriptions accurately compounded
from the purest medicines and with great at all
hours. dav or night march12
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By examining the above analysis, it will be seen that
the cob contains larger proportion oforganic matter
than the corn, while it is nearly rich in phosphates
and akalines which enter largely into the compost
ton of the bones, nerves and blood. .
Planters and others interested requested to COM
municate with the subscribers Address
LEARY & CRAWFORD, Minden. La, or
WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN,
iuly 30-n N Shreveport.
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5a. A. J. HITCHCOCK's
EEV EsE Sc RI ES.

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
1EA -Ess-Sru.sszs TIE undersigned having pur-
g1 EAsST1ER1 chased this we'll known es-
SAS2-2as&slSAl- Enlistment and put it in fine
order ghout, informs his friends and the public
generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them
all times with saddle horses, buggies hacks carr
ages, ETC., of the best description, and
bic terms as they be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month"; week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans any point the river, by
leaving their animals with US, have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to. My ostlers expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and ngh to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the laterm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof pledging
myself to do all in my power to merit it.
iunlI A. J. HITCHCOCK
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HUDGINs g. VAN BIBBER.
Liquors, Wines. &c.

SUPERIOR old Cognac, Otard and Sazerac Bran
~ dies; Madeira. Sherry, Port, Malaga, Sautern
Champagne and Claret Vines old Jamaica and New
England Rum; Holland Gin; old Monongahela, rye
Dexter's and common Whiskeys; Cordals of ever
descriptions Porter Ale; Brandy Fruits; Fruits in the
own juice; Peppermint; BtteTs, etc., all of which will
De sold at the very lowest prices, by
HUDGINs. & VAN BIBRER,
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COLLEGIATE INSTITUTES

IL TINS Institute, situated two miles from
AA3A Shreveport, was re-opened tor the recep
eVrSE%aaN ton of pupils on the 18th inst
w. Circumstances have compelled the pro
- prietor to change the order OF bis estab
lishment in some particulars.
He will strictly limit the number OF his pupils, and
receive day scholars as well as boarders.
He prefers to receive pupils from ID to l6syears OF
age.
His rates of tuition will in all cases be twenty -hve
dollars per session of five months.
For modernila languages viz French, Spanish or lta
ian, extra charges will be made.
For board, tuition, washing, fuel and lights, one
hundred dollars per session OF tive months, or two
hundred dollars per year of ten months
The course of studies will be such as II uniformly
pursued in our best high schools and colleges.
No pupil will be received for less than five months
Charges must, without exception, be strictly paid
halfi in advance.
Boarders must come prepared with sufficient
amount of bedding, towels, and clothing, properly
marked.
Able assistants will be employed as the necessities
of the establishment may demand.
January %, 1857. S. P. HELME, A. NJ
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LOOK OUT!
The same Old C0ons are together Again!

~ THE subscribers are again as
II \ socated together for the pur- h Kfffa
Y Y pose of carrying on the s@9Al1kXGZz
BLACKSMITH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS,
In all the various branches, at their OLD STANDS,
on Milan street, corner of Edwards Feeling crate
ful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
them, they their old friends and the public that
they will pay prompt personal attention to the repair
ing OF carriages, buggies wagons and all other yeb
ces Having on hand 10000 feet of seasoned timber.
embracing every description, together with the largest
stock iron and steel brought to this place e
are able to do work on the shortest notice and most
reasonable prices.
Mr.. Robson will attend in person to the Horse Shoe
ing department, and one of the firm can at all times
be found in attendance at the shop
Our work in all cases will be guaranteed.
We work on the price system, whether for cosb
or on credlt. ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Shreveport, February 81, 1856
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E. J. HART q Co.

Having removed to their commodious Stores,
Nos. II AND 70 TcHoUP1ToULAs STREET,
VIAVE on hand full and well selected stock of
IL CIR C e II i s,
And other articles in their line in part consisting of
CoFFEE-Rio, Havana and Java.
TEAS Imperial, Pouchong ,gunpowder, hyson,young
Tyson, souchong, padre, etc.
SUGAR-Brnwn, white, loaf, crushed and powdered
MoLAssEs-Country, sugar house and golden syrup
II ToBAcco-A brands comprising allquaities..
C1eARs-Large stock, well assorted.
SP1cEs-Cloves, mace, nntmegs, pepper, ginger, all
spice, ground spices of all kinds.
SoAp-Brown, Boston, western, northern, white and
fancy in bars and cakes; CASTLE.
Starch-Fox's Cincinnati.
CHocoLATE-Sweet and plain.
SHoT-Buck and drop.
POWDER in cans and kegs; Lead
Pickles, catsups, preserves, brandy cher
ries; fruits in their own juice.
Hermetcally sealed Holsters, salmon, shad, sardnes
oysters, etc.
WINEs--Madeira, Oporto, claret white, sweet and
dry Malaga, Muscat, Sherry.
BRANDY-Cognac Rochelle, Bordeaux, Peach, Amer
lean.
G1s-Holland and domestic.
RuM-Jamaica New Orleans, N. E.
WH1sKEy- Monongahela, Bourbon, Western vir-
ginia, Irish, Rockford, apple champagne.
DRUGs AND DYEs-Indigo, madden, sui phate quiz
nine together with full of other staple
drugs and chemicals, by the Only.
SrAr1oNERy--Playing cards, letter, cap, wrapping
and samplng paper, blank books, together with an
assortment of similar goods.
Wooden and Willow Ware, brsoms, gunny bags,
buckets, tubs, axehelves, etc.
W1rHERnLs PH1LADE4sHIA WHITE LEAD-Hav-
ing been made agents for the sale of the celebrated
White Lead, manufactured by Wetherill and Broth
err, shall keep constantly hand large assort-
nent of the different grades and the various sized pack
ages, to which invite the attention of the trade.
To which they invite the attention of the trade.
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Books and StatiOnerY,

pECENTLY received an extensive assortment o.
IL Standard and Miscellaneous Books, embracDs
works on Theology, the Sciences, Arts, MasonN
History, ETC., fine and common Bibles, Prayer Boo
Hymn Books: the works of Shakespeare, Byron, ha'
ton, Scott, Burns, and other distinguished authors
variety Of Novels and light literature; DictonafEl
Grammars Spelling Books, Readers, Geographic s ~
Atlas, Arithmetcs, and other School Books banA
Books in great variety, letter. cap and note Pape
veopes red and black ink waters, sand sealing sa w..
steel pens, pen holders pencils, etc etc. All OF ~h'
will be sold at the lowest prices, by g.,
juno T. H. MORRIS, Druggist and BookseIs
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wright Works, such as plantation and road WagoDsi
horses and oxen; cane and other CARTS, DRAYS Gy
and TIMBER WHEELS, all with wood and iron All.
trees. Jersey and Baggage WAGONS, Wheebarop,
and Trucks every kind and all other articles in h.
line, made of the best materials and workmansbn
warranted to be superior to any other manufactur
for sale at reduced prices and lower than any obs
establishments. Him. =.
Purchasers will find it to their interest to call ana
examine before purchasing elsewhere, as the abovs
establishment none but the best of jersey whit
oak. Apply to E DAVID G.. WILSON,
Nos. 68, 70 and 72 Carondele, street,
april 4, 1856 New OrIeaD,
TX Also on hand every variety of Sugar and Cotton
PLOUGHS gse
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..LI=IYERY STABLE.

| Milan street, Opposite the Commercial Hotel)
| eA E24 f3Hy chased out Mr. Brad6eds
| GAY8@&aNNb~dl we'll knewn and commodi.
| Gus Livery Stable, on Milan street, Immediately op.
posite the Commercial Hotel, together will all the
stock, vehicles provender, ETC., and having added to
| the establishment number of superior buggy and
saddle horses, beg inform the public and travellers
that they are prepared furnish all times car
riages bugges hacks. saddle horses etc., of the best
description, and reasonable terms they can be
had at any other livery stable. w%
Horses will be kept by the month, week. day sin
gle feed Persons from the country, with the intention
Of visiting New Orleans, any point up down the
river by leaving their animals at this stable have
them carefully and faithfully attended to. The ostlers
are experienced and attentive.
The entire establishment will be under the personal
supervision of Mr. w A. Ivey, agent who has had
much experience in the business land is in every respec
competent conduct first class stable. He will be
ready all hours attend to the of customers.
oct22 SMEAD & McGAUGHY.
u w. Bradfeld returns thanks to the public for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended tohis Livery
Stable and solics his friends and old patrons to ex
tend the same the proprietors.
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AHEI1llH W. w. CRANE & Co,
i: :
615f#A RIHE9 Late H. R. Beach,
EA1SAi0EkNH IN LOUISIANA
-Ai}A9l&KtAKk 1TNos. 40 and 81 Carondea

Ni}Yl2XtAKk ~ Nos. 40 and 81 Carondea
@~~@@st reet-Union Row--New o.
leans. Always on hand large and complete assot
ment from the best manufactures. march2b
UT If you would escape Long Suffering, Weakness
e. So Deformity, or Death!
.'- O.. DALLEY'S
MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR,
The only instant, never-fang Antidote to Pain on
earth! WARRANTED
to cure without smart and quicker, all as that other
things relieves moreover has absolute and unmstaka.
BILE control the many ladies below named which
now defes ALL other remedies and medical skill:
l Stops all pain, even of burns, instantly.
Heals burns and even small pox, ETC., free OF scars
3 Admits scald to raise water blister or sore.
4 Takes away old sores fully.
Subdues all internal and external inflammation
6 Ends commissions, collie, and fits directly.
7 Soothes nerves to ease, quiet and strength.
Restores action and strength to palsied limbs.
9 Destroys modification instantly
10 Generates new flesh roted thereby.
ii Keeps off black and swelling after blows.
II Dissoves cataracts and strengthens sight
Is Draws and heals blisers free of smart or mark.
Ia Neutraizes all poisons and humor, either hersdt
tary or infused by bees, hornets, mosquitoes, rep
tiles, rabid animals, corrupt bodies or plants.
ABSOLUTELY
now, whether the bigot believe it not, Fire, Poison
Inflammation, Modification, Infection and HydrophO
va, the horfor Vi an men, AHslpient oohsumPuoA
Constipation, Erysipeas, Cancer, Inflammation oft'
Chest or Bowels, Peurisy, Chronic Diarrhoa, Dysel
tary, etc., rendered comparatively harmless con
trolied easily by child possessing but box of this
innocent, mighty, cheap, ELECTRIC, rapid antidoeu
universal suffering. $4,000
will be forfeited if it does not save LIFE where al
medical science fails.
MILLIONS
use it daily in astounding satisfaction, all praise it.
NONE ARE SAFE WITHOUT IT. and it has become the
greatest commercial antidote extant.
y. Wright & Co., New Orleans, La general agents
for the SOUTH For sale in Shreveport by all the drug
pists, feb27
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

comprising Blank Books, In great variety, misceane-
Gus, medical, and school books, letter, note and fools
cap paper envelopes pens, waters, and all other art
Giles usually kept by druggists
Being fully alive to the principles upon which bust
conducted by my predecessor, it will be my
aim and pleasure to maintain those principles in all
their force; and that the reputation of the house, for
dealing only in merchandise of the best quality shall
suffer no deterioration at my hands.
Steamboat, Plantation and Family Medicines put
up with care, and guaranteed to be fresh and genuine
Nothing but the puiest medicines used in prescrip-
tons, which carefully dispensed, at all hours, day
and night. jun27
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81

ny article.
CHEMICALS,
From Powers & Weightman, Manufacturing Chem-
lists On hand, and to arrive, 1000 ounces QUINlNE,
their manufacture.
Books and Stationery-School Books, large sup
ply; handsomely illustrated Standard Poehcal WORKS;
Bibles Prayer Books; all the late Novels Hlstorca''
Biographical and Miscellaneous works; cap, letter.
commercial post and note Paper; Blank Books, Mem
orandum Books, Medical Works; Wall Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Maps, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Pencils,
Sealing Wax, Waters, Tape, States, etc.
Fancy Goods-Hair brushes, great variety; TOOTH
nail flesh and cloth brushes pen and pocket knives,
scissors fine strops razors very large stock OF
combs of all kinds pencil cases of gold, silver, etc;
fine volins, flutes BAN Joys; Jet oracelets ana oeads'
a magnificent stock of porte monnals and purses
workboxes, thimbles, morocco rencules cheap back
| CANNON boards and draughmen hair pms, t"eezers'
card cases. spectaces powder putt boxes; hshn9 tao
kle fish hooks, toohpicks, and great variety OF art-
| Giles too numerous to mention.
! Lamps-An assortment of beautiful Paror Lamps.
Swinging and Side Lamps for stores with the hxtures'
Fine Guns-An assortment OF choice towing pieces,
caps, patent wadng, etc.
Perfumery-A general assortment OF french ana
American Perfumery Pomades, Soaps and other ar
tices for the toilet.
Paints, Varnisfes& Brushes-A large supply OF ev-
cry thing in the line.
Glass-SOO boxes best quality window glass; 300
boxes physicians glassware.
Observation-Disclosures. madden, extract logwood, and
other articles
Brandies Wines--Pure for medicinal use, careful
ly selected.
Oils-Linseed lard, train, castor, olive, sweet, cod
liver; spirits turpentne, etc.
Spices--A large stock of all kinds.
Instrumens--Surgical instruments of various kinds
in cases; physicians sadde-bags trusses, bandages;
syrirges; dental instruments, etc.
Garden Seed--A very large stock of fresh Garden
Seed from Lambeth and the Shakers.
Tobacco--Fine chewing and smoking snuff, starch,
candles mustard pepper, family oap,powder shot, &c
The stock is very large and complete, selected with
great care and purchased on the most advantageous
terms Thankful to my friends for the patronage they
have heretofore extended, solicit continuance of
the same. s
Orders from physicians merchants and planters will
be executed with fidelity and Dispatch and at as low
prices articles of the description be pur
chased elsewhere Fresh additions will be constantly
made to the stock. VIM. B. MILLER,
April o. 1857 Druggist and Bookseller.
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F. MULHAUPT,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory,

- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road
IL The undersigned, having erected commodi-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late Improvements, are now prepared 10 execute
any orders In their line, the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms. They will make 10 order
any description of Sash. Doors, Blinds &C. Will also
keep on hand ali sizes Of moudngs, etc. etc. All or
ders from the country punetually attended to-
January "a, 1855. F.MULHAUPT
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Norris Astringent Mixture,

Turing the prevalency Of cholera, no medicine
IL ever gave spch satisfaction as the above mixture,
and since which has been used very successfully all
of diarrhtea, cholera morbus summer complaint
cholic gripping pains in the stomach bowels, and all
bowel affections. Prepared only and for sale by
n29 r. H MORRIS, Druggist and Chemist
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T. I'll. NORRIS,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,

Medicine chests physicians bags and office fur
niture trusses and supporters; syrnges OF every des
cripton, including Maws improved domestic syringe;
apothecaries' scales and weights nursing bottles; nip
pie glasses and shields; breast pipes, etc. etc.
A large assortment of FINE PERFUMERY, embrac-
ing soaps, pomatums, hair oils, Bachelors hair dye,
curling fluids, Italian pomade for restoring the hair,
pearl and rice powders, powder boxes, fine extracts,
cosmetics, cold creams. lotions powders shay
ing creams tooth brushes, hair and clothes brushes,
fine and combs fancy goods, and every article
pertaining to the toilet.
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS.
Whtewash and scrubbing brushes horse brushes dust
ing brushes and hearth brooms.
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[PArENrED, SEPT 18th, 100
TIME undersigned, having been appointed agents
i for the sale Of these justly Celebrated Mills IN
North louisiana are now prepared to receive orders
for the Impressed with the beiie OF ther suPe
rorty over all Others used for like purposes, we
idently recommend them to our planting trends gen.
orally as also to all having stock to feed.
The corn and cob ground together exhibit beauti-
full specimen of stock-feed which every economist
should employ where there are but three or tour
animals to feed .z- .
The relative valae of the corn and cob has been
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Just Arrived.

~ A COMPLETE assortment of Hardware, Cutler
(:E:H Glassware, Queensware, Crockery, Wooden
~ ware, ETC., for sale at the lowest rates by
march26 E. e. B. JACOBS
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IT'S told somewhere in eastern story,
Tina. those who loved, once bloomed as flowers
On the same stem, amid the glory
Of Eden's green and fragrant bowers;
And that though parted here by Fate,
Yet when the glow of life has ended,
Each soul again shall find its mate,
And in one bloom again be blende d.
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Removal.

NJ l.. DRURY, having been burnt out by the late
IN. fire, has removed to the building occupied by
Jones, Dillinger & Co., of Market and Milan
Streets where he is prepared execute every descrp-
ton of House, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Graz
ing, etc, the shortest notice. ian2S