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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

WoRDs.-Soft words soften the soul An.
cry words are fuel to the fame Of wrath, and
make it blaze more freely. Kind words make
other people more good natured cold words
freeze people, ard hot words scorch them, and
bitter words make them bitter, and wrathful
words make them wrathful There is such a
rush of all other kinds of words, that it seems
desirable to give kind words chance among
them. There are vain words, and hasty words,
and spiteful words, and silly words, and empty
words, and profane words, and boisterons
words, and warlke words. Kind words also
produce their image on mems souls, and beau
tiful image it is. They soothe, and quiet, and
comfort the hearer. They shame him out OF
his sour, morose, and unkind feelings. We
have not yet begun to use kind words in such
abundance as they ought to be used
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
THE MOTHERS INFLUENCE.

can always tell the mother by her boy
The urchin who draws back with doubled fists
and lnnges his Iliymate if he looks at him as
kance, has very questionable mother She
may feed him and clothc him, and cram him
with swcetmeats and coax him with promises
but if she gets mad she fights. She will pull
him by the jacket; she will give him knock
on the back; she will drag him by the hair;
she will call him all sorts of wicked names,
while passion plays over her face in lambert
flames that curl and wrthe out at the corner
of her eyes.
And we never see the courteous little fellow
with smooth looks and gentle manners, in
whom dclicacy does not detract from courage
and manliness-but we say: that boys mo-
ther is true LADY, Her words and her ways
are soft, loving and quiet. II she rcproves,
her language is, my little son." not, "You
little wretch, You plague of my life, you tor
ment, you scamp.
She hovcrs before him as the pillar Of light
before the wandering Israelites, and her beams
are reflected in his face TO him the word
mother is synonymous with every thing pure,
sweet and beautiful Is he an artist? In af-
ter life the face that with holy radiance shines
on his canvass is that of his mother. Smiles,
and soft low voice, will bring mothers i'm
age freely to his heart She is like my mo.
thcr," will be the highest need of his praise
Nor even when the hair turns silvery, and the
eye grows dim, will the majesty of that life
and presence desert him. But the rufian mo-
ther-alas! that there are such--wll form the
ruiiian character Of u man.
There is no dsputing the fact; it shines in
the face of every little child. The coarse, Draw
ling woman, will have coarse, vicious, brawling
fighting children. She who cries on every oc-
casion, "I'll box your ears-Ill slap your jaw;
I'll break your neck" is known as thorough
ly through her children as if her unwomanly
manners were displayed in the public street.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
NO. 10. OLD LEvEE.

y NEAR CANAL 81 NEW OkLEANS.
fEsrApIisllgp ~ 1887.
MANUFACTURER and Dealer in every descrip-
vi ton Of Camp Furniture, such a. Tents oil sizes
and qualities. Portable Cots. Camp Stools, Chairs,
6c.
would particularly call the attention Of Eng-
neers Railroad Contractors and others 10 my recent
ly patented PORTABLE CHAIR BED. This article
weighing only abont eighteen pounds. and which
forms q complete easy chair II easily transformed
into . complete and comfortable Cot Bed. with all
the advantages of a matrass and pillow, without the
cumbersome weight Of either To the sick II will
be found Invaluable. as the occupant can be changed
TO any position wtlou, delay or trouble.
Every description Of Canvass work. snch as plain
and fancy Hoat Sails Tarpauns. Cotton Covers, &c
made to order.
Ial. 20 manufacture superior article Of light OF
heavy canvass betting for gin bands. &c do. do.
guta pcrcha india rubber betting or hose. and nj
one-hal the cost. and made of any size or strength
required.
Particlar attention paid TO getting mp in superior
etylc. every description Of plain or embroidered sik
flags or banners for military or other companies
Flags of all nations, Jack remnants, DC. Flag
neatly repaired.
Plain and fancy goods FOR awnings. light and
heavy canvass. French and English bunting for ag'
&C., for sale in any quantity.
Orders from the country viii bc promptly attend
to.
Nd. ! fnd II necessary 10 state ilnt no person
has succeeded me IN my business as 1t has been and
Is stated by person. in this city. H. CA
No. 10 Old Leyec, near Canal street, y. o.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
A, SCHLANKER'S

M
CONFECTIONERY AND FAMILY
GROCERY.
!NHE subscriber still continues the above Du
| siness at the old stand on Commercial Row
thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received from the citizens of Clinton, and the
public generally, he will spare no efforts to de-
serve continuance of the same.
lie has lately made large additions to his
former extensive stock which enables him to
furnish every thing in his line of the best qua
ty. and OH the most reasonable terms
Particular attention will be paid to the fur
nshing Balls, Dinners Weddings, &c, with
cakes candies, swcetmeats, fruits, wines, cor
dials, and such other artclea as may be want
ed for such occasions.
Among other articles now in store, he has
the following
Candies, assorted.
Rock candy,
Cakes and pastry, assorted,
Confcctionaries,
Preserves.
Raisns, best brand,
Cinnamon and spices,
Almonds and Pecans,
Gloves, nutmegs, and currants,
Cordals assorted superior and common,
strawberry, raspberry orgeat, ccrdlals,
Jeles currant, ounce, orange, guaya,
Sugar cured hams Of the best quality,
Mess beef by Darrell, or retail,
Cheese Swiss, German and western,
Coffee, tea chocolate, butter,
Mockcrcl, salmon, dried apples,
Pickles, ketchups,
|, Soap, candles, star and spcrmaccti,
! Wines Port, Madeira, Claret, Champagne,
Brandy, superior and common,
/, Whiskcy, Gin, Rum,
Porter; London and American,
Ale Scotch and American,
Sweet Oils, Sauces, prepared Mustard
In short every article in the line of confec-
/ tionary and family groceries.
b BREAD BREAD!!
Fresh Bread will be furnished every morn
Ing, delivered at the residences Of those who
. may desire it, All orders left AT the Store,
: will be punctually attended TO.
NAV j A. SCHLANkER.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

BsyAn nvcteratc coffee drinker, two days
after his marriage, on a visit to his parents
was, as usual handed n cup Of the delicious
beverage, and astonished the table by express
sing his preference for tea.
Wondering what could have produced the
sudden antipathy his anxious mamma inquired
the cause. lie replied:
"Why, it kept me awake for the last two
nights!'
Such an innocent reply set the table in u
roar
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
Gbe felitlana 1emotrat.
THE VOICE OF NATURE.
BY JAMES @. PEECIvAL.

A voice is heard in the wind and waves,
In the sound of the ever rolling sea;
IT'S whispered amid the gloom of graves,
And it speaks from the hill tops loud and
free,
IT'S murmuring in every breath of air,
And it pauses not when the leaves are STILL
Where the waters ore falling it prattles there,
And is whisting along the heathery hill
Upon the brown and briery steep,
Where the brambles stir with the rustling
bird
Down in the green and grassy deep,
Where the coral rustics, that voice is heard
Far is it borne on the summers breeze
Der sunny meadow and howery plain;
And then it steals to the CHANGING trees,
And is lost in their shadowy gloom again.
Hark! its wandering echoes wake,
They are now in the heart of the rifted rock;
Now they lie in the slumbering lake,
Now are at play with the bounding flock;
Not whitening leaf by the wind is stirred,
Not murmur moves through the bending
corn,
But far that summoning voice is heard,
Like the loud, clear notes Of the winding
horn.
O, tits voice that comes from Heaven,
Borne like spirit in light along;
Now like the rush Of tempest driven
Murmurng now in the charm Of song.
Hear We the voice? Then come away
Far from the haunts of ruder meD-
Come where the leaves and fountains play,
You may love and be happy then.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
R. BAU M A N N /,

CLINTON, La.
c4A-bBSssI | STILL. continue to build all
Sss5J- kinds of Pleasure Carriages, on
the most approved plan, at the old stand, on
the main street, running east FROM the Public
Square
Thankful for the patronage and public conli-
dence extended | desire to retain and increase
the same, by industry, promptness, fair prices,
and good work.
am fully prepared to furnish at short notice
METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
and WOODEN Corr1Ns, on such terms as will
insure me against any charge Of extortion, from
| the unfortunate.
neyPersonal attention given on all Buria
occasions II. BAUMANN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

Isg"" Charlie, my boy, why do yon stand
there?' said an over anxious mother to her
son. at fashionable party. Go in and en-
Joy yourself You look like statue. There's
Miss i, she's splendid creature plump
as partridge-shall introduce you"
mo, thank you | saw the lady in ba'
thing at Nahant, last summer. Excuse me-"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
MA UNI ANN g. STRAUSS.
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, Jcweiry, Books. Stationery.

Fine Watches, JcweIry, Books. Stationery,
AND FANCY ARTICLES,
IANE received from New York, new and
Ill complete assortment Of Goods, to which
they invite the attention Of the people of Gin
ton and vicinity, and the ladies especially.
WATCHES. JEwEIRY, dc. comprising i. l..
Cooper, Tobias, and real Joseph johnson
movements Swiss and English Levers, TO-
gcthcr with a splendid stock Of Eastern
JEwELRY, of the latest style and best finish,
SILVER ( PLATED WARE, all descriptions
TOILET ARTICLES; Perlnmcly, Hair Oil, Po-
matum, Fancy Soap and Extracts, direct from
Harrson.s mandatory.
Work Boxes, Port Monnaies Fine Pocket
Books.
CARD CASES; silver, pearl, and shell.
RAzoRs 4 KNIVES, Rogers best brand.
Books, consisting Of standard and miscella
neous works.
School Books, recommended for their high
and instructive character.
Poems, of American and British authors.
NOVELS, latest and best published, with q
great variety Of other interesting reading.
Music; n fine lot of sheet music, embracing
pieces from the most gifted composers.
We have suitable arrangements to procur,
books, so that orders left with us will b,
promptly filled.
Bey~Watches and Jcwelry carefully repair
ed by the best of workmen, and warranted.
We solicit share of the public patronage
feeling convinced we shall be able to give Ell
tire satisfaction.
Deg"All articles sold, warranted as repre-
sented or the money refunded.
RGg"Sign of the GOLD WATCH, at TIN
store formerly occupied by !. N. Lemon, on
door west of NJ G. Mills Il Co.
je9 NAUMAN q STRAUSS.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

SYMPTOMS OF VANITy.-To ask girl to mar
ry you the first time she has seen you.
To extol the excellent way in which your
father brought up his children.
On hearing it observed by the wire pullers
Of your political party that "a strong candi.
date" must be nominated for the next election,
Immediately to offer yourself
To say with Pope Urban, Oh, what a pro-
dizzy of sense is that man; he thinks always
just as do"
To pay double the value for an article when
you know you can get it elsewhere for what it
is worth.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

NUrs TO CRAcK-A matter of fact cotempo-
rary-one of those precise persons, who, as
Jean Paul says, would determine she course of
zephyr by sea compass, and the heart of a
girl by comic sections--wants an answer to the
following question:
When sorrow has lost its traces, what has
become Of the rest of the harness?n
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

Bag.That was very pretty conceit of ro-
mantle husband and father whose name was
Rose, to call his daughter Wild so that she
grew up under the name of wild Rose y
But the romance Of the name was sadly spoil
ed in after years, for she married man by the
name of Bull"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

aa~The oldest mnemonic curiosity is, that
woman whon never knows her own age, knows
to half an hour that of her female friends.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

UAVING bought The patent right for the sale Of
Ii the Crane Metallic burial Caskcts at great eS-
pcnsc We introduce them to the public rs having a
superiority oyer any case now III use beauty Of de-
sign artistic aud elaborate finish. simplicity in lin.
ing. highly decorated aud unique silver mount
ings. perfectly air tight. and also giving an entire
slew Of the body,--tlc topoi the casket being con
structcd Of the finest French plate glass renders il
the most desirable case ever introduced TO the pub
lic Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass. which
acurcs the case from damage on account Of any ex
ternal pressure.
Wooden collins made to order. and punctaal at
tendance given on ali funeral occasions. a line
llparsc will always Ne on hand
Any Infringement on orr patent rights will sub
iiect the offender to prosecution
ian 10 BUTLER q KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
NEW MEDICIN rs.

II FW WEIJIVIN M.
TuST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. ut the Drug
d Store Of NORWOOD TILDON. u fresh supply
con ssting. In part of the following:
3 doz. Balm Of a Thousand Flowers:
6 Browns Ess. Jamaica Ginger:
2 = Roan's Tonic Mixture:
Osgood's India Choagoguc;
6 Railways Ready Relief:
6 Regulators;
3 Resolvcnt;
Hollands German Biiters;
2 Rcddin's Russia Salve:
2 Rushton's Cod Liver Oil;
3 Billings Astringent Syrup:
Gross Barry's Tricopheros;
Lyons kahaison:
/" Winens Canadian Vcrmifugc:
b. A. Fahnestock's Vermfuge. July II
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

CONFECTIONARY.
Candies. assorted Ginger, Canton
Rock candy do Havana
Cakes 4 pastry, assd Raisins,
Sugar plums do Cherries in Brandy
Preserves in syrup Cinnamon and Spice
do Brandy Strawberry cordial
Candies, new style Raspberry do
Cordials ass'd, superior Orgeat do
do common CuIrants
Muscat wine Citron, preserved
Currant jelly Cloves and nutmegs
Ounce do Almonds, pccans
Orange do Esscnces lemon, rose
GROCERIES.
Shoulders and Hams Cheese and butter
Sugar cured Hams Coffee and tea
Dufield's Hams. Chocolate
Oysters in cans,
Sugars; brown, loaf, Mackerel, in kits and
crushed & powdered barrels
Soap and candles Salmon in kits
Golden syrup retail Dried apples
Sugar cured beef Pickles all sized jars
Ketchups, &c Rhine Wines
Comprising full and superiorassortmen of
superior L A MILY G ROC ERIES, all
# which will be sold low, and in quantities to
nit purchasers.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Wines old d choice Brandy, superior
Port do do do lower grades
Madeira do do Whiskey, all qualities
Claret do do Gin and rum, superior
Champagne do Scotch Ale
Muscat do London Porter
American Porter Sweet Oil, in half and
do Ale whole bottles
), And great variety of other articles for
!, F M | l. Y use.
Fresh Cakes and Bread daily.
jan 26 b. MOSES.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
nR Kane's explorations Of the arctic regions 1r-
~ wins Life Of Washington (this il the most com
plete history of Washington ever wrtten9 Hume :
and Macaulcys history of England, together with n
variety of light literature by the best authors. for
sale bv " IENON.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
CONFECTIONERY & FAMILY GRO
Gerry
TTUF UNDERSIGNED thankful for the lib.

L ! :
! eral patronage which he has received for
the past year, during which, their efforts TO
please and accommodate, they trust, have af
fordcd general satisfaction with the view Of in
crcasing that appreciation and support haze
made large and valuable additions to their
present extensive assortment.
They are prepared TO furnish Balls Soirees,
Weddings Assemblies, Dinner Parties public
or priyatc), and social gatherings. of whateyrc
kind, with every article required
An experienced workman will be sent when
necessary 10 the country TO superinend the
fufment of all orders.
1t would be to the interest Of country mer-
chants and others, to call, examine, and leave
their orders.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22

DR. NJ. A. sINfMONDS' Celebrated Liver Medicine
~ and Purifying Pills, just received and for sale
on commission. by NORWOOD T1lDON
July l5 1856. Sole dgent.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-22
FAMILY MEDICINES.

T AuDEN x Co.'S. celebrated Family medicines.
IL completed assortment o. band and for sale by
ms NORWOOD TILDON. Sole Agent.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07

they have fought and fallen 50 often
in other times! Do they stand aloof
tromthe s.Amercan'' party, sor are
they joined in bonds Of brotherhood
with theml Would fheybe recog.
nized by Clay and Webster even as
the remnant of that party of which
they were once the head and front!
A retrospect Of parties inthis coun.
trEd iscloses fertile field for the re-
Elections and speculations of the phi.
losopher and moralist. Young in
years, our government is old in pol
itical experience. Where the people
are left free to discuss, the principles
proposed for their ratification or re-
lection, rapid progress il. made ii the
science Of government. Every ques-
'tion is subjected to a severe test, and
fallacies are readily detected and ex-
posed. And hence it isl that tile
Wing party, with all its speciousness
and plausibility, its attractive theo-
ries and it,, able, astute-and eloquent
advocates has, in halfa century, been
reduced to a,state Of disorganization
and decay. -,
: It's late contest fqr the Presidency
wilEproye to be its last. There were
thousands Of old-line Wings who
came over. during the campaign, and
were welcomed with re.ioicings into
the Democratic ranks. And that they
will remain where they are, we have
too much confidence in their coNis-
tency and sincerity to entertain a
toabt. They renowned their false
gods nQt until they were fully awak-
enel to the error Of their way, and
conviction oHercamo preJHdiees end
pride. .. s-.......= :
Political pFejjudices aad patty pride
are striking CHARACTERISTICS Of the
American people. But into whatey-
err excuses ofblind bigotry, these el-
ements Of eTcitements may lead them,
they have in their hearts a principle
ofpatriotism, which eventually proves
paramount to every passion and every
tpfejrlice. Those old line Whig>
who enlisted with rs in the late Pres
ilfntial contest, are, most Of them,
&f:such q stamp, thatit is only to be
wondered, they were SO long lost III
the wilderness. They are now free
from the prejudice Of party, and We
have no fear oftheif falling back into
error. Such crises as that which, dis.
covered tothcm the danger Of pur.
sning their policy farther, are that
revoluticnize nations.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07
Drummed Ont.

4 man who gave his name as b,
ID, Thompson, Of Philadelphia, arriY-
ed in Charlotte N. C., last week, and
commenced tampering with theslayes,
The citizens becoming convinced that
he was an abolitionist, aroused linn
from his slumbers at an early hour
TIE morning after his arrival, by that
appropriateold tune, s'three little pigs
and short legged SOW (sometimes
knowil as the rogue's march, and es-s
.corted him to the North Carolina
Railroad Depot, where lie was PIT OH
board the cars, and requested not to-
show his ugly phiz il Charlotte again.
The editorof the Western Democrat
says Thompson has reason to congrat-
late ilimselfthat he escaped without a
coat Of tar and feathers, but as the ar
.ticles were rather high III market It
was not. thought prudent to waste
them upon him. ss
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07
-Ptfham's Lottery.

The Seven Mile Mirror, at the
Chinese Assembly Rooms, $40 Broad
way. Owing to the still unappeased
desire to see the gift lady Of Pertains
gift enterprise, she has been pursuad-
ed to appear at the exhibition of the
abovesp painting, on Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday evenings. Gift. tick
cts 81, admitting four, persons"
The above insignificant advertise
mant; cut frem a New York paper,
develops a very significant fact.
This man, Perham, has been for the
last two or tlsreo years, hHmbngging
the public and swindling the press in
the most unblushing manner, bat This
last gift enterprise caps the climax.
Thepe:els but in the poisonous at
tmosphrro Of New York, whefe free
Flol,e, free myers aad5 free society
abounds, would sEcLthilgs be toler-.
tated! A yoang lady, Qleaven save
| the markD worth $50, O,put up to
be ratified for, and every sHcker, and
tree-negro that hangs around the three
cent rum holes of Bowery place, who
will purchasethe one dollar giitticket
comes info a chance, and whoever
fattles out the biggest dice is to
itake>l lie yoatag zady, thirty thousand
and all, to be the wife Of his bosom
and the mother Of his children. p
Hundreds and thousands of the
wives and daughters of merchants,
trades people and mechanics, visit
the sseven mile mirror and gaze iii
wrapt admiration upon the gJ1laay5
who is nightly trotted ont, that blacks
legs, loafers and rickpeeketst may .exz
anime her good and bad points. 80
Had this gift" affairlbe gotten up
il the South, and Jwere the gitt lutay
q sable daughter Of Africa, the puri.
tancal brotherhood of yankeedom
would llare gone into sackcloth and
ashes oyer the awful ,deprayity and
barbarity of slagc oxners. Henry
Ward Beecher, Mrs. Stowe and the
whole crazy horde ofplritapical ranz
tiers, >woald fhaye filled the heavens
with their mock applications, but
where is all their yirtnous indignation
now. when a free white woman is to
be ratified of, and her fate fixed by the
game ofchance in the same manner
that the ownership Of a race mare
would Ie. decided BY Jockeys
O; pnritauical hypocrisy ! how
long will good and virtuous peoph
be cursed by yonr presence and yonr
corrupting influences - Goldsboro
On Co. Tribune.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07
:. IRderground Operations.

Within afewdays past, twonesroes
have been '.spirited away" from Rich
mond, py abolition eiaissaries, who
would take more pride in stealing.
away aip"ebo,," and afterwards starry
ing him 70 death, thanilf saving tho
lives ofstwentY unfortunate persons.
Que Of these negroes, says the Dis
patch, is a man, and belongs to j. NJ.
Randolph, the btner is likely girl,
the property OHM s. Beers, and it
is not,at all Improbable that they left
in private conyeyances, and made for
York river, where they viii I embark
for New York. s7'.sa.' 81
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07
PAIRS & HOSTI4rI.
|; 4 w N @ TIC z,

! 4 NDREW PARIS &.JOHNHI. MOSELEY
n having entered int ptrtncrSh'p, TO
the irpose Of practlsEg Law n the CIrcnt
and Comfy Courts Of kAna%hb, ami 10 iht
Citcuit Courts Of L"g8u, Bopmc and E"ane
will hereafter regularly tttendI those Cour'$
A bnssir .ss eutruS'eG TO thelf care vail 10
celve pre- apt attention.
1ae VI the other Of the firm cap Away rs
found, during business EoIcs a, t]stirv othce
in R6rger's Row, in the eowE of ChaE2eston
Charleston, Oct. /, 1850 l. /
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-04-07
, ITO TIE PIRLIC.

ANDREW PARKS, Of Kanawha county,
and JAMES ". ElOGE. OF Putnam county,
= having entered into partnership, as ATTORNEYS
<land CounSe4ors at. Law, unier The style Of
= PARKS & HOGE, for the counties of Mason
. nd Putnanl: viii attentta1l the Couhty,rquar-
:. terry and CIRCUIT scourfsin those Counties, and
viii attend promptly to all BUSINESS which
&1aay be entrusted to them. apaertalnIng to
their profession. PARIS & hoGEr-
-ian.I Is IS ~ .. .