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USE NONE BUT HAYES
Allied Ointment and Humor Syrup

The question finally settledl Inralids re-
joieiHg!l A new era IN Medieinei!i
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Cancer
Gus Humors, Scald Head BARRIERS Itch Burns,
Mercural and sFever Sores, Ulcers, Ring
worm, Neuralgia, deafness when caused by
Humors or Sores in the head) Cutaneous
and Eruptive Diseases of every kind can be
cured, and the blood cleansed Of all impuri-
ties, by the use Of
Hayes Allied Ointment & Humor Syrup
the most eirectual remedies ever offered to
the public. These celebrated remedies cure
diseases speedily, thoroughly and permanent
ly, without injury to the system. We have
numerous testimonials from persons of the
first responsibility, who have had occa sion to
use these never-tailine remedies in their fam>
ilics in the very worst forms Of disease, with
the most happy and beneficial results. Try
thcm-entire satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases. Prepared only by DR.. L. ID. Hayes,
discoverer and manufacturer. HAYES g.
NASH Proprctors, Lawrence, Mass,
Beware of an Article in the market styled
tie " Genuine Allied Ointment" put mp by
Chas. ii. Kent, as that is a base counterfeit
on Hayes. Sold in Middebury by w. T..
Russell, NJ. D., and Druggists generally Fred.
Il. Smith, Montpelier, Wholesale Agent in
Vermont. IDLY
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Singers Sewing Machines,

These crlebaed machines are in practical and rof
table in all parts of the civ liz, world In all the
various truees, and In sew ing every OF fabric e
Their Of 10th leather they have been fully tried and
approved. Sewing machnesof oher manu- faciuscrs
often fail to work. but
Singers Machines 0lrdps operate perfectiV,
being strung durable aud complete in continuance and
ployed affords clear profit of $1,000 year bnt an
imperfect one is "A causeof constant exaton and loss
Tuerntire reliability of our machines is great
reason for their unparalleled popularity.
MACHINES FOR FAMILY SEWING.
of lrni and delicate construction, recommends
by other manufacturers. Such machines made o
catch the eye, not ie perform substantial work The
truth Is, famg sewi ng machines ought he sronrcs
than ony other because they into less skiful hand
greater variety Of work. The machines which taNe
proved hest for oil sthe purposes must be best for u
lily use, aud they Singers. The speed of ma.
chimes has lately been doubled No other can compare
with them in quantity oil work.
S-g-New mnchire, of the latest improved style will
be exehang on liberal for old sewing machines
Of our own make o for operative machines of other
manu- acturers. Local agents wanted to sc II
chimes.
Nj All persons desiring full information about
sowing machines, can ob'ain it by applying for copy
OF " l. NJ. Singer Co.'S Gazette paper devoted en-.
tircly to the subject 1t will he sent gratis.
l. NJ. SINGER & co.
Principal Office, 1923 .oajway New York.
BRANCH OFFfcEs.-47 Hanover ST., Boston 80
Westminster d.. Prov dence. pa Broad IT., Newark,
II. J. 3i7 Broadway Albany, NY. Gloversviile, ".
Y. 9e Chapel stNcw Haven. II Buchanan st, Scot
land. l42 Chestnut ST., Pbila. los Baltimore hal
tmofc. East Fourth st Gin. CHICAGO, lllinois. 65
North Fourth 81, St. Louis. 81 ST. Charles st Now
Orleans. 30 Dnuphin ST, Mobile. oS;3m
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
Important Announcement,


To all persons afflicted with Sexual dis
TEsCE, GoNNoRHGA, GLEET, SYPHILIS, &C.,
&c.
The Howard ASSOCIATION of Phladel-
phia, in view of the awful destruction of hu>
man life and health, caused by Sexual dis
eases, and the receptions which are practsed
upon the unfortunate victims Of such dseas-
es by Quacks have directed their Consulting
Surgeon, as u CHARITABLE ACT orthy
OF their name, to give MEDICAL ADVICE
GRATIS, to all persons thus afflicted, Male
or Female who apply by letter. with a des-
cription of their condition, (agc, occupation
habits of life J &C., and in cases of extreme
poverty and suffering to FURNISH MEDI-
CINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The Howard Association is benevolent
Institution, established by special endowment
Tor the relief OF the sick and distressed, afliic-
ted with "Virucnt and Epidemic Diseases,
and its funds can be used Tor no other pur-
pose. 1t has now a surplus or means, which
the directors have voted to advertise the
above notice. 1t is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical
skill Of the age, and will furnish the most APP
proved modern treatment Valuable advice
also given to sick and nervous females alilct-
ed with abdominal weakness, Womb Com
plant Costveness, Leucorrlna, &c.
Address, (post-paid) DIR. GEO. r. CAL.
HOUN, Consulting Surgeon Howard Associ-
alton, No. 2. South NINTH Street, Phla del
phia, Pa.
By order ofihe Directors.
EZRA d. HEARTWELD, President.
GEO. FAIRCIlLD, Secretary. ls;y.
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y. n
co co label FREMONT MILLS E pYrH&
To give consumers come idea Of our saic,, We an.
mex the following scale OF prices, viz,
5Ib. souchons Tea, $50 . Ii Mocha Conee,
5b. Oulong g LIS 81 h.lyu
SD Y.Hyson 2s5 s!b. -o,d
~ The Spice. are put up IN aud . III. tin
case. expressly for ami, use, Warrantcd to hc
strictly pure artic Gle, aud ony need trial to estab
iish ihrm In public favor.
SPANISH cor E.-Thi. article is carefully
prepared NJ our NJ ls, amt put up In packages ha,-
ing trade mark, Hnd may Ice rel ed upon as The
best aud most approved mixture of dandelion and
coffee.
TARAXACuM, or Prepared Dandclion Root
This Article is prepared and ted at our Mills,
rctacd by Family Grocers generally in city aud
county y, ard hearing trade mark. "Chi namau
grinding Coffee may be relied upon the GESursE
ARTICLE. The proportion used is about half
the quantity OF coffee. The prize is ~ cents per
pound, aud it is warranted 10 be the same that
whic has been sold ror fifty ceutsoua pnd by Drug
g.,s
know and held in high es,im nion by all who used
it. This being preparation of the loot, with all ITS
medicinal itues retained be mis- with fee
OF not he Il suits the taste, and will be found cheap
aud economical i u family beverage, one pound
which being nearly equal 10 two pounds ct Office.
II prescribed by many eminent Physicians, TO NJ
valid. children and aged persons. a LuirieioUs
beverage, and remedy for Dyspepsia, Bilious af
fections, &c.
our trade mark, " Chnaman grinding Coffee
~ To Grocers aud Dealers, liberal di scount is
mcde enabling them to supply their customers at the
same low Taie..
~. TO CASH PURCHAsERS.-Our ablectbeing
TO secure large sales small profits, Offer induce
ments which cannot be afforded by hose ho do bus
iaess the credit systemi aud We confidently n
VITO an examination OF the quality of our stock, and
our prices, compared with those Of ady other
house. -
Boston, Aug. l6, 1856 is:6m.
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Marvellous Remedy for marvellous Age
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT i!
Tie Grand Erternal Remedy.

The Grand External RcmedU
Bv the aid of n microscone we soc million<of
little openings on the surface of our bodies Thro'
these this Ointment, when rubbed the skin, is
carried to any organ or inward part. Diseases Of
the Kidneys, disorders Of the Liver, affections Of
the heart, Inflammation of the Lungs, Asthmns
Coughs and Colds, are by its means eflectualy
cured Livery housewife knows that salt passes
freely through bone or meat of any thickness.
This healing Ointment far more readily penetrates
through any bone or fieshy part of the living body
curing the most dangerous inward complaints that
cannot be reached by other means.
E,,s;oelos S,D pLe,,n, anil Sco,.lu,;c Jd,n,o,s
N,'. 49,. -, ~,
NO Isn ,n nas EYER zone SO nuch lor tle us
es1s rs; o, ,hle iotii, .ley may Us, u'e'
as 'n,s oiI.li E No Gnse oi oai. hneuill, sour
w, ooIe he"u' oc.oiuia' or Eiyslpelas' can IonS
Ti.ns.ailu us iiiiuence. Inc inventor mas traN
elied over many parts oi me Hiobe, visiting the
priclp' hosP,,as' eNil's auVlee as 10 us appllea
ton, ana mas mus been the means oil restoring
countless numbers TO health.
Sore Legs, Sore Breast Wounds and Ulcers.
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B HIS
a M Il R L Q a N
COMPOUND.

The subscriber would respectfully ask the
attention of the people Of Vermont, TO the
claims of
BACHS AMERICAN COMPOUND,
As one oil the best preparations before the pub
lie for the relief and cure Of the following COM
plants
B,onehitis, Minister'S Sore THrOa,, Calomel,
Nursing and liberated Sore Mouths, Sore
NippleS, Mcrcuriai I'aiRtS, Ecrer Sores,
Scr1Cula, liberation Of The Lungs and
Sioma.h, all Nervous Complaints, Female
Ueakness and Irregularities EvuOr AibUs.
Tor Whics) Coughs arising Jrom an Irri-
fatcd Throat, piles, Weak StomaehS-in
fact, in airy case Of
WEAKNEssIN, INFLAMMATION, OR IMPURE
BLOOD, USE THIS REMEDY.
In the city oil uburn, where this medicine
is prnpared. and the Proprietors reside, a large
list of the most reliable and respectable proofs
of its efficacy have been furnished in its favor,
By the voluntary promptings OF those who
have been relieved and cured of long standing
and extremely aggravated affections OF the
above conf plants, from a grateful desire to
spread its knowledge, and promote the good
Of others who may be similarly afflicted.
lis influence has been peculiarly happy in
all cases of Bronchial and Throat affections.
from slight to Chronic IFommaiionS aud
Tlcrraiions Also in some very marked cases
of Female Weakness and Irregularities, and
many other complaints enumerated above.
We have also some strong cases of this
character in our own State, in which it has
been used with ,conderful success whore for
wears resorts to many other remedies have
failed to afford relief. Its ingredients, among
which is Il compound fluid extract OF
"BEECi DROP" OR "CANCER ROOT"
and composition are such as to render il pcr>
tecty safe and harmless. requiring the exer-
else Of no especial care in regard to the habits
| of the individual, beyond that ordinarily ne
! cessary.
| From personal knowledge OF these facts,
| do not hesitate to say 10 all whe are in any
way afflicted with Bodily Weakness Debility,
| Inflammation, Impure or Sluggish Blood that
BACIIS AMERICAN COMPOUND
| Is recommended in the strongest assurance
| Of Rciief and Cure.
FRED. +. SMITH, Montpelier
Wholesale Agent for the State of Vermont
To whom all orders should be addressed.
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DR.. LisPENARD
continues to be CON
suited confidential
ly and successfully
on all forms of pri-
waite diseases, at his
o | d Established
Hospital No. 8 Bea-
yer st, Albany, N Y.
DR.. Lisp sn0rd's
great WORK.
rivateMedical
Treatise
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JOHN NJ. ATWOOD,
No. 14S Chatham Street. [cor, Mulberry
NETWORK,

No. l48 Chatham Street. [cor, Mulberry, ]
NETWORK,
INVITES attention to his Large Assert
ment of
Watches, Jescelry, Siluer Ware
AND FANCY ARTICLES.
Gold Bracelets, Pins, Earnings, Chate lain,
Vest and Fob Chains, Gold Necklaces,
Crosses, Lockets, Rings, Spectacle, PEN
ellis, Seals, Medals KEYS, Charm s. &c.
Cameo and No sale Bracelets, Pins and Ear
Rings.
Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Nap
kin Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butter IN les.
Silver PlatedTea Sets. Cups, Castors, Cake
Baskets, Urns. Teakettles Ca dlBaskets, &c.
For Sale CHEAP FOR CASH, and warranted
as represented,
QJ-Particular attention given TO rspsiring
and adjusting Duplex, Chronometer and enc
Lever Matches. lxA,Iv-
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Groceries.

A I W. p. Russers old store may be found
IA choice assortment of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
consisting in part of Crushed, Ground and
Brown Sugars, Old Tyson, Young Hyson,
Black and Hyson Skin Teas. Old Java Cof-
fee, Burnt and Ground do, Fine Cut, Plug
and Smoking Tobacco, Ginger, Saler@tus, So
da, Cream Tartar, Citron, Soda Biscuit, NJ ,uld
Candles, Macaboy and Scotch Snuff, Nut
megs, Cloves, Macearoni, Vermacelli. Corn
Starch, Farina Cassia, Ground Mustard, &c
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knsl s!taSl' House Established %
~ is4s IA years ago by DIR. KINKE-
sEsasSgss sy:srSF LIN, corner of Third and
Union SIS between Spruce and Pine. Phila-
delphia Pa.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Experience has rendered DIR. X. a most sue
cesslul practitioner in the cure of all diseases
OF private nature manhood's debility, as an
impeachment to marriage; nervous and sexual
inirmitics, diseases of the skin; and those a.
rising from the use of mercury.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
There is an evil habit sometimes INDUCED
in by boys, in solitude, often growing up with
them to manhood and which, if notreformed
in due time, not only begets serious obstaclea
to matrimonial happiness, but gives nse TO
series of protractcd, insidious, and devastating
affections. Few of those who give way
this pernicious practice are Sware of the col
sequences, until they find the nervous sh
tered, feel strange and unaccountablefe ing
and vague fears in the mind. (See pages ~,
23,29,of DR.. ks book on "SelfPreservation."
The unfortunate thus affected becomesi fee
BILE, is unable to labor with accustomed vigor
or to apply his mindto study; his step is tar
dy ahG weak, he is dull, irresolute, and en-
cages in hissport with less energy than usual
1t he emancipate himself before the prac
tice has done its worst, and enter matrmony
his marriage is unfruitful, and his sense tell
him that this is caused by his early follies
Theseare considerations which should awaken
the attention ofthose similarly situated.
REMEMBER,
He who places hmselfunder DR.. Kinkeln's
treatment may reli giously confde in his honor
as gentleman, and rely upon the assurance,
that the secrets Of DR.. K.'s patients will new
err he disclosed
Young man-let no false modesty deter you
from making your case known to one who,
from education and responsibility, can GER
tainlv befrIend you.
PATIENTS AT A DISTANCE
Can have (by stating their case explicitly
together with all their symptoms, per letter
enclosing a remittance) DR.. KS medicines
appropriated accordingly.
Forwarded to anypart ofthe United States,
and packed secure from damage or curiosity,
by Mail or Express
r E ADJ!
Youth and Manhood.
A Vigorous Life, or a Premature Death, KIN
keliH on self PreserratioH-O only % cts.
Letters containing that value in stamps, will
ensure a cory. per return of mail.
GRATIS GRATIS! GRATISl!
Free GIFT To All.
NJ S cry RELIE We d.
Natures Guide" new and popular work
full ofvaluabe advice and impressive warn
ing, alike calculated TO prevent years of mis-
cry, and save thousands of lives. isdistributed
without charge, and forwarded by mail, pre-
paid to any Post Office in the United States,
on receiving an order enclosing two postage
stamps. l2;ly
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THE subscriber having been appointed
L agent for the sale of Wheeler's Patent
Endless Chain Railway Horse Powers, with
combined Thresher and Winuower, is pre-
pared to furnish them at manufacturers
prices adding cost Of transportation These
Powers are made for either one or two horses.
Their superior merits, in point of durability
aud ease of running, are fully established;
their greater length and width Of Treading
Floor and Stall, give them advantages over
other powers which are highly appreciated
by those who have tried them. Several thou
sands are in use some Of which have thresled
over 10000 bushels. These Horse Powers
have been made for over seventeen years, and
the patent on them has recently been cx-
tended for an additional term of seven years.
Parties wanting powers are invited to call
and examine before purchasing. Also Agent
for Horse Power Saw Mills.
II. II. DOOLITTLE,
Sign Of tho Saw, College Street.
Burlington, Vt, Aug. -, 1856. 1S;Gm
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S A D DL E, II A R N E SIS
AND
TRUNK SHOP Il!

NJ BR0USSO, would inform the pub.
IN. lie that he still continues business in
the shop formerly occupied by Calvin Hill,
near the Addison House.
The public are assured that lie will keep
constantly on hand all the staple and fancy
articles in his line of business. Competent
workmen of the of the first class will be en-
ployed, and no pains will be spared to supply
customers promptly; and with durable and
fashionable work. There shall be no mis-
take about this, and work shall be done thor
oughly and at fair market prices. Call and
examine quality and prices.
Enameled Cloth of all colors, and Meats
foot Oil for sale.
N. BROUSSO.
Middebury, June "a, 1856. loft
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Il q . q
MANUFACTURING.
-,,,ponr a CLAY

DAVENPORT O. CLAY
I'D respectfully inform their
G ,a,rons and the public general
51 II, that they continue to receive
Z WOOL
Al the establishment [of tthe Middlcbury
Manufacturing Company, to manufacture in
to different kinds Of Cloths, such as
CLOTHS, CASSIUERES DOE SKINS,
TwEEDs, FANCY GOODS,
And all kinds of
RIBBED GOODS, WHITE AND COLD FLANNELS,
Of permanent coors and mixes to suit The
taste, on shares or by the yard; at the option
OF the owner,
Having been to great expense in purchas-
ing looms suited to weaving
FANCY CHECKS,
And using nothing but pure wool for the fab
rio, we feel warranted in saying that our
goods as to style and quality cannot be sur
passed in the country.
They will keep large assortment on hand
of the various kinds of their manufacture, so
AS to accommodate those of their patrons
who may want their cloth in advance.
The subscribers would say that they have
been encouraged to venture this large outlay
in machinery, from the fact that they have
hardly been able by tho utmost effort on
their part, to supply the home demand for
their cloths for the last two years.
Encouraged by the favor with which their
goods have met thus far, they hope by strict
personal attention to business. and the inter-
ests of their patrons, to receive liberal
share of patronage.
WOOL CARDING.
We would announce to the public that we
have also purchased new set of machinery
suitable for carding wool into rolls for GUS
toners, lat short notice and at the usual prices.
EJTerms as reasonable as at any cstab-
lshmont in the vicinity.
JASON DAVENPORT,
VALENTINE V. CLAY.
Middlebury, May &c, 1856.
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For Sale.

TIME House and Lot on Court Street, two
l. doors south Of the Court House, recent
ly occupied by DR.. w. p. Russell. Any per-
son wishing an eligible location lin the viii
lage of Middlebury, can secure great bar
gain by applying to the subscriber before the
10th of June next.
Possession giAen Immediately.
w. p. Russell.
Middlebury. May 20, 1856. 6tf
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WILLIAM P. Russell,
MIDDLEBURY, VT.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Groceries, Paints, Oils, varnishes,
Perfumery, Chemicals. Fine Toilet Soaps,
Hair and Tooth Brushes. Surgical Instru-
ments, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Garden
Seeds, SC, &c.
Physicians prescriptions accurately and
carefully dispensed by a competent and ex-
perienced Druggist.
DR.. Russell will continue to giss advice and
prescriptions gratis, to all invalids calling on
him al his store.
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ing the accumulation OF dandruff, for sale at
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FNlfLh 'hc n"sti hleNt nni
unrest Articles, al Invest
Cash prices. Their Stock
consist Of Teas, Co.lee,,
Chncolatcs, Allspicc, Pepper,
Mustard, Gingcr. CAYENNE
Pepper, Nutmcg>, Cinnamon,
C'oNcs, Cream Tartar, TAI.
rhNacnn. or Prepared Dande.
lion Root, &c, g..
Having every facility for
manufacturing aud pgcpar-
ine the several articles nam
81. the public muy rely up
on having them pure aud
genuine. us ih y are put up
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TO DRUGGISTS AND OTHER DEALERS,
Card

For the convenience Of Druggists and indi-
vlduals now using this Medicine in the State
of Vermont, constant supply will he kept in
the hands of our State Agent, FRED. Il.
SMITH, and all applications or orders will
be promptly filled, ON the same terms as when
addressed to us.
=. V. Il. COVENTRY, & co, Proprietors
So Gencsce.st Auburn, n. Y.
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Flour.

DITTS g. SHELDON offer for sale at their
Il Mill, for cash only,
Extra A Family Flour,
manufactured frompure white White rwheat
which they will warrant equal to any -four
ever sold in Middlebury.
Extra Flour, from Red Canada Wheat,
which compares fAvorably with any extra
barrel flour from markets abroad.
Buckwheat Flour of the best quality, to-
gether with Corn, Rye, Oats, Provender,
Bran, Sc, &c.
Middlebury, Nov. 8, 1856. 80
CHEESE from the Wales Dairy. !" for sale
Nby T. VAIIETTF
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Marble Shop.

TIME public will please bear in mind
l. that the best and most durable white
Marble is quarried in Rutland. Any person
not inclined to believe the above statement
will please oall on the subscriber, and he will
accompany them to the Grave Yard of this
place, (where is to he found Marble from va
rious quarrics,) and convince them beyond
doubt that the above statement is true. The
subscriber has no interest in any quarry, but
dcsigncs to furnish the best and most dura-
bic Marable. After eighteen years expert
ence in working the different kinds of marble
he gives the Rutland Marble the preference
over all other white Marble-of which n
good stock is to he found one door north Of
the New Jail in Midddlebury.
46;y W. II. ROWE.
SUFFERING g. STAMMERING CURED
BY DR. wYCKOFF of Pittsburg, Pa.
Without Poin or Surgical Operation.
WHO will send the cure TO any part of
w the World, on the receipt OF $40 and
the money returned, if the cure is not cilcc-
tual. sg-Al' letters must be addressed to
DR.. WYCKOFF, Box 146, Pittsburgh, p, in
care of Arthurs, Rodgers 4 Co. Bankers.
p. S Correspondents will please enclose
stamp forreturn postage.
CAUTION All persons who can not pro-
duce my genuine certificates, are humbugs.
25;ly DR.. w.
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CHAKER YARN-50 lbs. white and colorcd
SYarn, of excellent quality, received at
VALLETTE'S.
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Albany Private Hospital.

NO. BEAVER STREET, ALBANY, N. Y.
Twenty Thousand Patients Cured annually.
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Fred. Hayden's Cheese.

HAVING purchased all the above cheese
Ill shall retail it at my store.
ii. A SHELDON.
Sept 0, 1856. q