davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
Traveller Directory.


THE PACIFIC NAN KhSy STEAMSHIP COM
C1LiF0iR MA and ORG on, leaves a9K36
q .Tss ash Mai
ers. which leave New Orleans and New York rsgu-
ss snd insh VIA %of Raj:
Tbess .teamsbip. have been inspected and an.
proved BY the Navy Department, and guaranty speed
Tbs Panssn, Railroad r., miles lour) il now COM
pleted from ocean to ocean. and is crossed IN SCR
hours The baggage of passengers 10 eheckedin New
| embarked at Panama by steamer at the oompany's
expense: Inc money paid In NEW YORK covers AL
Reserve steamers are kept in port in Panama and
dent .o tSst 20 prevent detention ~ 9ase Of aceI
urs having ooeaT-sd in eight iis yesr.. "-1' '
>; pss:engeTs leave Panama the same day they ar
g through p each ,.s.m.., and take
For through tickets at the loves. rates apply at
hRMs hfAkfoSSSsH IA Kris + 4 CO..
jya-n BARTLETT. fsS Boston. 45l.'n''- or
EOR OLD POINT AND NORFOLK.
The Steamer MARYLAND will, on the 9Th of
is Ss sbSss psoss to
sSIs S .sEs S1 SSkbT5 e.
THURSDAY at o CLOCK p. m.
pS Shs T p iHSSfG sf%UGf S2Eg
ISLAND, and the usual landings on the Potomac
Passage, including meals, to Old Point and Nor
folk. FIVE DOLLARS.
je soft VIM. MITCHELL.
nAILY LINE FOR EDWARDS FERRY
- AND LEESBURG, Va, VIA chesapeake and
Ohio Canal.--The Packet Boats
GO and Nj. &. MElGS. viii commenced
making daily trips to the above points ta-E,n<.eA
on MONDAY, March Is, leaving the wharf Of w. III.
and H. u. Ritter, Georgetown, ID. G.. overy morning
at O'Clock, Sundays excepted; through in els ht
hours leaving Georgetown at lsever O'Clock in fhe
Yornlng, the Boats will arrive At the Great Falls or
Washington Aqueduct, at 10 q. M, Seneca 81 I2nn
Edwards Ferry at p. whore q stage will be IN
readiness TO convey passengers to ieesburs, Va
Returning, leave Edwards Ferry every day at nine
O'Clock in the morning, and arriving in Georg etown
at sunset.
Through Tickets, 91.75. intermediate points A
follows: Great Falls or Washington Asusdnct "a
cents; SeEeca, Is cents; Edwards Ferry, SI.i2;
Leesburg, Virginia, including coach, 81 rs. Meals
served on the Boats at moderate prices.
mar Is w. III. & II. q. RITTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

IN FURNACES
Il IN II attention of the community generally and of
house builders Particularly, Is invited % the EEY
STONE HEATER, lately patented by J. ID. Green
All persons interested are solicited to call at our
store and satisfy themselves of the superiority Of
this Heater over all others use. So successfully
have the principles of combustion been applied in it's
construction that although il presents radiating
surface Of one hundred and tty square feet II re-
CURES thirty p,r cent less coal than any f mace
heretofore manufactured.
Every Improvement that OK Experience of thirty
years m the furnace business could susgest. has
been applied in the production of the keystone
Heater, and Its propretoTs feel assured that for eff
cheney and economy Of use, IT is unsurpassed.
SIBLEY 4 GUY,
No. $40 Pa. av., bet. 10th and II sts,
au liza S2m Keyston Heater.
Untel. Ma w2m; Vi MON, T& ThlmJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

TREMOLO ACCORDEONs,a new invssilon
j call and zee them, ~ the Music Depot Of
w. 6. METZEROTT,
euu- corner Nth and Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
INTERESTING TO FAMILIES.

The following extract from New York psper
cannot fail to be interesting. In referring TO ~
the receipts OF Teas IN this country for oneI- N
100000 pounds short of the imports Of tine year end
ing June 81, l856, and that
The advance IN black teas. Oolongs, since last
December, has been hlteen cents per pound: and
Young Hyson Teas, Of low and medium GRADES
have experienced advance of one hundred DER
cent. over last seasons closing prices
1t Will thus be seen that the strong and rapid
advance IN the tea market has been the result az a
short supply and active demand hut when II M con
sldered that we may hear at any moment of the en-
Ere suspension OF shipments AZ Shanghai and. IN
Mrives at the seat of war, all Eve ports OF entry IA
Chlna, viii probably be placed under strict blockade,
higher hgnre than they have yet attained
In view OF these .setk, hold ost very great in
Tea nose. ..A KING a BUHCHEfL,
iell-u Corner Vermont ave. and 18th street..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

Q1O ADDITIONAL COPIES OF "ROSAI,IE
the most popular song ever pubshsd. sent bv mail
fres OF losaas on receipt OF twenty five cents IN
JS JOHN p, ELLIS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

DROTECTION AND INDEMNITY PROM
Il LOSS AND DAMAGE by FIRE,
THE PEkILS OFTHE SEA, AND INLAND
TRANSPORTING
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
DRlVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
III


and Plates,
3D-PRICE ONLY Is CENTS.-N
IL SsntJrss afpOStase to al! parts Of the Union.
DIR. NJ. b. La Croix's Physiological View of Mar
rage. A new and revised edition of 80 pages and
$50 plates. Prloe Is cents copy. popular and
comprehensive treatise on the duties and Cast al
OF single and married life-happy and fruitful allIan-
oes, mode Of securing theH-infelictous and infer
tile Ones-their DEVIATION and remOva-nervous de-
blllty, Its causes and cure by process at once
simple, SAFE and efectua. that failure 10 impossible
torrhTa, with practical observations on safer and
more successful mode of neutrality-suspicious.
hints on the evil results from empirical practice to
which Is added commentaries On the diseases Of fe
maes-from infancy to old aEe-each case graphica
ly Illustrated by beautiful plates. t'pons out the
pointed hopes 30 unfortunately prevalent in the
young. IL il truthful adviser to the married, and
those contemplating marriage. Its perusal parto
ulariy recommended to persons entertaining secret
soious of having hazarded the health, happiness and
privileges To which every human being ent ed to.
Proc q cents per copy, or five copies for 81 mail
cd free OF postage TO any part OF the United States
by addressing Dr. LA CROIX, post paid,) ALBANY,
New York. enclosing % cents.
n. b. Those who prefer may consult Doctor IL
CROlX upon any Of the diseases upon which his
book treats, either personally by mali. His medl-
cnes often cure IN the short space Of days, and
completely and entirely eradicate all traces Of those
been thought anttte to the ruin of the health Of
the patient. His French Secret" Is the great con-
tnena remedy for that class of disorders which IN
lori unately, phys treat with mercury, to the
lIretrIevable destruction to the patients cOnsttu
tion, and winch afthe ssrsapar.lla in the world can
not cure.
u. Office No. 81 Maiden Lane, Albany, NY.
feb lily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
ID CHUBB BROTHERS.


DxrosIIs.- Deposits received and Checks paid
without charge. Drafts on the northern seaboard
cities received on Deposit at par, and Exchange on
SAID Cities furnished to depcsitors without charge.
on Deposits at such rates as may he agreed upon.
DEPOSITS IL VikaINIa AND GNcuRRENT MONEY.
ceved To be checked for able funds, or In
specie, we charging the regular TX change.
DIscOuNTs.-Notes. Drafts, and Bills Of Ex change
will be ed and Loans made on Stocks Bonds
LETTERS OF CREDlT.-I.ettars of Credit will be
furnished, negotiable IN the different Cities of the
and inteIsst allowed If Money is deposited, and
charged COaterals, such terms may be AZ reed
upon.
TRAVELLING BILLS OF ExCBANe E-Travelers will
be furnished with drafts IN such sums az may be de-
sired negotiable IN the different Cities of the Union.
BILLS AMP LxTTERs OF CFEpIT ON ENGLAND, IRE-
OF Credit on England, Ireland and Europe furnished
at the market rate for Exchange, in sums to suit.
4. BONDS, STocks, &e.Bonds, Stocks, and Securi-
bought in the different Cities at comns sion Of &
pr. cent Where Stocks are bought upon orders, we
reserve the nEbt to call for deposit Of Pr cent on
RAILROAD, CITY. AND STATE BoNDs.-Railrosd.
City, and State Bonds can be placed in hands for
road Hon purchased for cash or with Bonds.
market rates. All Warrants sold By us are Sxaras-
Land Warrants located on commission.
Land Warrant quotations regularly furnished II re-
Warrants will DO forwarded to Western Houses on
orders or sent for sale on commission to responsible
RIAL EsIAJE AMP IssunAncks.--Rssl Essste
CoNeREss:-Claims on the United States, before the
prosecuted by prompt and able attorneys.
CHUBB BROTHERS.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY.
w CHARTERED BY CONGRESS-.

This Company is now prepared to receive appca-
tons for INSURANCEON BUILDINGS, MER-
CHANDISE, d c., at the usual City rates, without
any charge for Policy, at their Office, corner OF
Tenth Street and Penny wanna Avenue, over the
Washington City Savings Bank.
DIRECTORS.
WIN. r. Bayly, Samuel Bacon,
Joseph Bryan, James r. Halliday,
WIN. Orms, Hudson Taylor,
Francis Mohun, M. w. Gait.
Benz. Bea,
JAMES C. MCGUIRE, President
GRAFTON D. HANSON, Secretary. ap lily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
FARMERS AND MECHANICS,
L N II A q Z co PA NY,
OF PHILADELPHIA,

AtfAoftxsd C0pttdI .-------.->--.S 81 go ,OOOM
.n u
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Thos. b. Florence, Charles Dingee.
GssorEs 4. AA1TRs ;aIE, Ehomss Ha5dsrhsld,
George Helnboid, p. Carroll Brewster.
EDWARD K. HELMBotb. SecrstarS. ''n''
LOCAL SURVEYORS.
Charles Walter, No. S7 d street, opposite City
John NJ Thornton. corner LIST street and virsns
James Williams, No. q ~ street, ?
J2hn RlGsss, No. 6oi 18th street, below Psnnsyl-
MARINE SURVEYOR. g..
N.or LsEy No SGT Pennsylvania svsnus
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
John Thomson.
Ast!o,i.sd Capital and .s7s.o57 o.
Invested in Bonds Mortgages and Good sssnri,s.
The following statement exhibits the business and
condition OF the Company TO November 1, 1856:
premium received on marine and inland risks to No
r,VemDer l., 1850 ---- S2l46A 60
Ire premium. .~-- --~~- l76,796 81
interest on loan.---- 8,7A n
=, Total receipts s4OOlss 60
Pald marine losses $64,EH o.
rad lire losses. S,7T 50
Expenses, salaries, and commits
elOns.. 45,f39 90
Reinsurance, return premiums,
and agency clarges..---- S,fE IS
--SI7.las Ct
Ralapno nj nit fho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
Balance remaining with the Company S2as,o57 o

The business OF this Company viii. compare favor
the United States.
From the LIST day of August, 1885, in fifteen months
up to the lat day Of November 1855, the premiums
and crest received amounted to the large sum OF
four hundred thousand one hundred and eishty-6ve
dollars and sixty eight cents, with the pay men OF
losses and ex penses of one hundred and seventy
seven thousand one hundred and twenty eight dol
lars and sixty -one cents.
With these evidences of success and good man
ngement, the Directors feel justified in soliciting
share of public patronage, believing that the security
usted more according to equity than legal technical
tiles.
The Company is prepared to issue policies against
loss or damage by FIRE on
DWELLINGS,, FURNITURE, MILLS, MAN
UFACTORLES, WAREHO USES,
All descriptions of BUILDINGS and their contents;
or all kinds of MERCHANDISE, trans ported by
VRssELs, SrEANBoATs, CANAL Bears, RAILROADS,
and the usual oOnvayancSs to cr from portion of
EUROPE AND AMERICA,
and on the hulls of STEAMBOATS, navigating the
Western Waters.
The rates OF premium Will he as low as other COM
panIes, and IN liking them every Improvement IN
oonstructIon and arrangement will be taken INTO
sIteration.
All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid.
Ofice, northwest corner Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street, Washington City, ID. T..
Insurance may also be eFscted at the Home OEcs,
nsrthss;t corner WalnSt and Second streets,
And in other principal cities of the United States
oy authorized officers of the Company. APPS
WASHINGTON INSURANCE. COMPANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
HUMPHREYS Il JUNNIMAN, I.
II ON Fourth street east, between Z and F,

HUMPHREYS A. JUNNIMAN- D
Il On Eourth street. east hetvssn " and r
CAPIroL Hill
to visitors, and every Monday afternoon far those
who wish to engage in the Enrsh OmaSriIies ar
German Waltzes, will find an Opportunity 10 do no
there. Weber's Band has been en- gaged for tho sea-
son. anu VIII De In attendance.
nnrnsf .re, t t nc a1I anu coI1tanly making the
g1-o Ia..o. W ,,o op.aleo III inc civ. 10 lI-Sm
lust RECEIVED.
j 500 feet of ITALIA a. MARBIEsI,ARS
sanded. Viii be sold to the trade in lots 10 anti he
low New York, PhIiadelphia, or Batimore prices
Also 1900 feet of STATUARY MARBI.E al M
at a great reduction.
ALEX. RUTHERFORD
Marble Yard oppO. the Union Once. Penn ave-
au 22-im (iut& Statesj '' "'0'
E,oTICC- - ut, a,,-,,--1 -
NoiiSE.LIS. ~ Il. SHOWN 20, are re-
4 y ceIvihg DAILY some OF the hnest FURNlm
IUhE ever onered Id TINS market, which weH3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
au l8-eolm GEO. w. GARRETT co.

ORPHANS COURT, September |, 1857
" DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WashtHgton County,
TO tst.-ln the case OF Richard A. Edmonston ad
Inlnis rator OF Declus w. tdnonston Jr, deceased,
the administrator aforesaid, has with the approha
ton OF the Orphans Court Of Washington County,
AFORESAID, appointed Saturday, the 18th Instant for
the hna settement and distribution Of the personal
estate OF said deceased of the assets in hand SO far
as the same have been collected and turned into
sand deceased, are notified to attend at the ORR
court OF washington County, with their claims
excluded from all benefit OF said decea estate:
provided copy OF this order be published once a
week for three weeks IN the Evening Star" pre-
ylous to the said 18th instant.
Test: ED. N. ROACH, Reg. Wills.
True copy.-Test
e4-F3w ED. N. ROACH Reg Wills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

II VIM. PETERSON
Having moved into the new store, <6k Penn.
avenue, north side, between Sd and AZ Sta, n.
hiss Just received an extensive assortment OF
CLOTHS, CASIMERES, and VESTINGS M
of the latest patterns, any of which will be Nh
made up in his usual fashionable style. .lA
He is also receiving large assortment of GEN.
FANCY ARTICLES. &c.: oil of which he Offers
on accommodating terms to his old customers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

T COST.-Having determined to corfine orr
"A BUSINESS xcusively to the coach and cabinet
branch OF the trade Including Bar Iron and Stee
WAKE, CUTLERY, AGE ICULTURAI
GpaS0DS, &c, 90, at cost to close OUT;
entirely closed out by the 18th December viii be dis
posed Of at auction to make room for another class
An examination of prices will convince purchasers
ment
With increased facilities in the branch of the trade
TO which we shall hereafter devote our attention both
as 10 quality and quantity, solicit the Increase ed
patronage OF consumers in full confidence that prices
will be satisfactory.
ELVANS THOMPSON,
35 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th SITS,
(Amercan, lntel& Marlboro Gazette)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

ks 81
GREAT so UTHERN MAIL LINE
Twice Daily, SUNDAY nights exsepted,D between
WARRINGTON CITY and the SO UTH, via
ALEXANDRIA, GORDONSYILLEA AND RICH
Leaves Washington at O'Clock a. m.
Washington At O'Clock
rare nom Washington to Richmond, S5 50.
For LYNCHBURG and the SOUTHWEST.
leave Mashlngton at O'Clock a. ssI., arrive in
EaNShkl RG next morning at I a. m, conpectI
nnh tne Trans on the VIrgI mia and Tennessee Rail
hoad LOT MEMPHIS. Mail Stages from Char
oHesvl1ie 10 y nchburg distance Of 60 miles
rare from w washington To II nchburg, S775
Memphis, SIS.
The most expeditions route TO the yirs,n,.
SpIhggsIoniy SIX hours stage travel 20 the Green
brIer White Sulphur. ee"
Leave Washington at q. m, STRIVE at WHITE
SDbPfbR the same night.
Fare from Alexandra TO White sulphur, S125s.
The steamer GEORGE PAGE. foot of Seventh
street, being owned by the Railroad Company rams
IN connection with the trains
the Boat. r''0"ioo ""
ily Omnibuscs and Baggage Wagon, will he AZ ID a
Depot oil the w ashngtOn Railroad, to conway pas-
sengers and baggage to the Steamboat Tor Alsfnn-
ora, distance OF SIX miles, allowing ample tire
Tor meals.
JAMES A. EVANS, Agent.
Alexandria. July. 1851. ~ s-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

HHREE-PLY AND DOUBLE INGRAM
CARPETINGS.
Just received, direct from the mandatory, and
on sale
A large assortment OF heavy and superior quality
and elegant designs and coors.
Also. Rugs to match.
Ten bales Felt Carpetings e. vida which for
chamber and ming rooms are equal m beauty and
Tor wear 10 any other kind and at much less rates
DAILY EXPECTED
A most extensive and magnificent assortment of
Medallion and other ttyles Velvet and Tapestry
CarPetngs inc IKE Tor richness and elegance
were seen IN these parts before. - = :
Sc cow CLAGETT DODSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

NoTIcE OF The RiEMoyAL OF THE
LAND OFFICE FROM OJIBwA TO OTTER
TAIL. CITY. N THE TERRITORY OF
MINNESOTA.
In accordance with the provisions of the act of
Congress entitled An act authorizing changes in
the location of and Offices" approved Sd March,
lass. 1t Is hereby declared and made known that the
office for the Northwestern District /" i'm the Ter
ntory OF Minnesota, will be removed from rhe tow
OF OUswA to OTTER TAIL CITY. IA said Territory,
at as early PERIOD as practicable.
Further notice as to the precise time OF removal
VII BE- issued by the register and receiver for said
district.
Given under my hand at the city of Wa.hington
this 18th day or August. A. ID. 1857.
BY order Of the President:
THQS. A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner Of the sneral Land Once.
an - Iaw5w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
NEW AND RICH FALL GOODS.

we are now receiving our first Fall supplies TO
which we invite the special attention OF purchasers
generally, TO call and examine:
80 pieces rioh Fancy Dress Silks, which we shall
run of at very low prices
~ pieces rich printed Mousselin de LANES
10 do superior PLAIN Black Silks, low prices
2,Uo pieces Handsome Cslicoes and Cling hams
fast colOrs; l2h cents
1000 pieces plain oolored Cashmere; 12x cents,
worth % cents
DO pieces superior shIrting and sheeting Cottous
10 do do Table Diapers; some in the
lot have been little vet, and will be sold q
Sdozsn Table Napkins and Towels at sII5o. are
100 dozen Ladies Linen Poke, uatf., a. o. So
extra cheap
80 dozen Gents large size Linen Pocket Hdkfs.
at Sl5O, with all the finer grades correspond
lngly cheap
% PIECES super Shifting Linen. from Sic. to 81.
settled their bills rendered lst July DO 40 with
out giving us further trouble of calling on them
COLLEY SEARS. So Seventh st.
aug N-eozw 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
A CARD.-The undersigned have this day iAu-
"a gust 81 entered into partnership in the HOUSE
CARPENTERS and JOINERS' BUSINESS:
and. having erected new and commodouy shop IN
the rear OF Jackson Hail. between Sd and "a streets
are prepared to contract for and perform ali work in
their line Of business, either the city or country
win which friends or the public may favor them,
onaccommodatIng terms, with promptness and dis,
patch They respectfully solicit a share of the pub
lIC patronage.
GEO. w. GARRETT Il co.
They have several Houses and Lots for sale in
different parts OF the city, on accommodating
terms.
an l8-eolm GEO. w. GARRETT co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10
Traveller Directory.
TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:

From WASHINGTON at a. m, connect,ns NJ
kelay with trains for the West, and NJ BaltIrlore
with those for Philadelphia and New York: Al 3 ~
e m. for Annapolis, BALTIMORE, Phlladelphia. and
New York at p. m. for Baltimore and Norfolk
and ST Relay With Frederick train.
EAPRESS at 40 p. m. At Relay for the West,
snd Tor Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
On SUNDAY az a. M, and 40 p. m.
FROM BALTIMORE for WASHINGTON st
%5 and us q. m, 5 and SIS p. m.
On Sunday at ais a. m. and SIS m.
le l2-tf 7. n. PARsoNs Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-10

The rest was illegible.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-23
M CHANICs' MUTUAL
E / r e
INSURANCE COMPANY.


AZ the annual meeting of this Company, held at theiI
uce IN OarRs Block Tuesday, Jan. 9Th, the follow
ns named persons were chosen Directors for the yeai
ensuing, Wis
nenry A. Denny, Worcester, Geo. NJ. Rice, Worcester,
ueo Biackburn, Boston, VIM. b. Fox, Jr g
Esek Saunders, Grafton Daniel fainter
honzo White, Leicester, sam'l L. Hodges, CherryV'y
H. q Denny, Clappgille II, n BgeloW, Clinton.
Az subsequent meeting Of the Board, HENRY A
DENNf was chosen President WIN. 3. DENNY, Secre
mIy, and FARLEY HAMMOND, Treasurer
. This Company has been u successful operation since
May, 1865 aud continue TO insure In their Mechanics
Glass, on favorable terms, Dwelling houses and other
bnidngs, Stocks Of Goods, nrst Gas. Machine shops
and non hazardous Property generally Communications
addressed to the President or Secretary will receive
prompt attention.
Worcester, Jan. I, 1857 du il
MOTICE.-The undersigned would inform His al
LN old customers and friends that he has taken room,
tho 2O7 Main street, up stairs, where he Keeps
Chitdrea's Carriages, Bird Cages, Birds.
Fishing Tackle &c, for sale very cheap Umbrella
palasols, Canes, &c Altered, Covered, and Repaifed
Pinking in various st les; Eyelets set; Markine eor
Embroidery, from any pattern sent in Also many othe
small jobs done, too numerous to mention.
W Agent for the New England Dye.Ho BoAton
Please observe the sign Of "rhe Variety Store oppo
site Brinley Hall, No. 2O7 Main street up stairs
APPS ar P. YOUNG, Agent.