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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

U The a%ntipathy which some
people have to the pure and invigora.
ting air which Providence has kindly
furnished, is truly wonderful. From
the way in which they close down
windows and hui doors in crowded
places, they seem to imagine that the
atmosphere, like certain musical in
struments, grows better by constant
use. They would probably, in their
dislike to the refreshing breezes Of
heaven, take much better care of the
winds than did Ulyssis, when Kolus
gave them to him in bags. On Sun
day evening last, at Church, notwith-
standing the warmth Of the weather
and the crowded state of the house,
but one window was hoisted and one
door opened, and even the latter was
closed once OR twice by the Sexton,
for no other reason that we could i'm
agine save that of preventing the es-
cape of the poisonous atmosphere.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
respectfully, &C.,
Bridge Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals
IN will be received at the Auditors Office in
Macarthur, YintOn County, Ohio, until July LIST,
1857, at one o'clock p. NJ. on said day, for build
ing u good and substantial trussel bridge across
the Honey Fork of Raccoon Creek near New
Plymouth, and near the house of Ezekiel Rose,
in Brown Township. Said contract to be let to
the lowest responsible bidder, the contractor Civ
ing bond and security to the Commissioners OF
said County for the faithful performance of said
job. Said job to be completed by the first day OF
December, 1857, and finished in a good work
man-like manner, and completed, all ready for
crossing with teams, or otherwise; and upon the
acceptance of said bridge by the Commissioner
they agree to have an order Issued to the c%ontrac-
tor for one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid
of the bridge funds of said county to be col
lected on the duplicate of said county for the
year 1851, and the balance to be paid in good in
dividual subscription. By order of the Commits
j. A. WALDEN, AUD. V. Co.
AUDIroR's OFFICE FINToN County,
Macarthur, June sth, 1857,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
New for this Place!

IT will be glad tidings' to the people Of Vim
Il ton County to hear that Wiliains'ROOT and
FIR BALSAM, DRRNIER AND sALVE. al
ready so highly recommended throughout Ath-
ems, llocking and Morgan counties, where IL was
introduced last winter, has Just been brought 10
ibis place, and can be had at Condee & Hewitt's
Drug Store. 1t is offered on these special terms:
Try il, and i not satiyfed, return il within two
months bottle half used and receive your mo-
new back.
Use the Root and Fir Balsam for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Phthisic, Dyspepsia, Group, Painsin
the side, breast or back, Kidney affections, Liver
complaints, Consumption, &C., &c.
Use the Denier for Burns, Bruises, S%prains,
Rheumatism. DC. Also, for removing Grease,
Tar, Pitch, Paint &c, from clothing.
Use the Salyo for Sores, Cats &c, and also in
connection with the Balsam for Pain &c.
- AGENTS WANTED.-Actiye men, with
a capital Of from twenty to fifty dollars, can
make from twenty-five to one hundred dollars
per month with no possibility Of loss.
For particulars address j. Williams & Co.,
Macarthur.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
A County Poor House.

The Commissioners of this county,
we understand, have determined to
submit to the people, ct the next o.
tobcr election, the question Of building
q County Inirmary. We are not
much acquainted with the situation of
the various Townships in regard to
their poor and inirm, but all we have
learned of the matter is favorable to
the proposition. 1t is probable that
the amount of money paid by the
people for the support Of that unfortu-
nate class Of persons who should be
cared for in a regular infrmary,
would buy a farm and pay for the
construction of suitable buildings in
less than five years. Besides, it is
certain that the support of the poor,
when the Infrmary was once put in
operation, would cost almost, if not
quite, nothing at all. Many argu-
ments might be adduced in favor Of
the project, on the score of humani-
ty, as well as economy; but our object
being merely to call attention to the
subject, we defer them to some future
time. Meanwhile, we shall make
ourselves acquainted with both sides
of the question.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

Masonic CELEBRATION AT WILKs.
vILLE.-The brethren of the Masonic
fraternity at WilkeSville propose to
celebrate the Oath of June, st. John
the Baptist's Day, by procession, ora
ton, and other ceremonies, and have
invited the neighbOring Lodges and all
''brethren ofthe mystic tie" to partic-
ipate with them. No doubt they will
be able to entertain visitors with ex-
cellent refreshments" for both mind
and body, and it Is hoped that the
Masons of this place willSend a strong
representation,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

The Baltimore Express stops only at Milford,
L~oveland, Manchester, Vienna, Leesburgh,
Greenfield, Frankfort, Chillicothe, Hamden, Nc
Arthur, Zaleski, Athens, Big Run, and Y~incent's.
Accommodation stops at all Stations.
Baggage checked through to BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON CITY and
NEW YORK.
~ Through Tickets can be obtained at the
indianapolis & Cincinnati Il. L. Office. under the
Spencer House, and at the Ticket Office at the
Little Miami Depot.
EY@ Ask fOrTickets via Marietta. q.
GEORGE BARNES,
Superintendent.
Chillicothe, May 80, 1S57.-n4ltf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

0F Mr.. E. D. L.: We do not
publish a Tri- Weekly paper. As you
have the mail but once a week, a heb
domidal, we think, may answer your
purpose quite as we'll as a paper pub
lished three times a week. We there.
fore send you the Democrat. Glad
to hear that you are "a democrat from
the crown of your foot to the sole Of
your head As such long may You
"Wave!!"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Bridge Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Commits
IN sioners of Ninton County will meet at Al
l~ensville in said county on the 3Oth day o. June,
A.. d. 1857, and offer for sale to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, the contract for building a good
and substantial tresscl bridge across the middle
Fork Of Salt Creek, at Allensyille where the
State Road crosses said Creek. Said bridge to be
built in a good workman-like manner and COM
p!eted all ready for crossing on or before the frst
day Of December, 1857. The contractor will be
required TO give bond with approved security, for
the faithful performance Of said contract, and on
the completion Of said job and the acceptance of
the same by the Commissioners, they agree 10
have an order issued to the con or on the
County Treasury for the amount =. said Con-
tract, TO be paid outof the Bridge funds Of said
Commissioners. j.. A. WALDEN, Auditor
Vinton County, o.
AUDIToR's OFFICE, VNToN Goa
Macarthur, June 8, l~s57.-3wn4S.i
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Notice

rs hereby given to Isaac Shry and the Scioto and
l. Hooking Valley Rail Road Company, that the
undersigned has filed with the County Commis-
s%ioners, within and for the County of Vinton, in
the State of Ohio, his petition under "An
act to authorize the making roads and drains
in certain cases." passed by the Legislature
of the State of Ohio, on the Sth day of
February, lSl7, the object and prayer of which
is to obtain q road or right of way, sixty
feet wide, from certain mines and mineral beds
owned by the undersigned, and being the East
half of the North West quarter, the North West
quarter of the North East quarter, the South West
quarter ofthe North East quarter, and the North
halle or end of the North East quarter ofthe South
East quarter of Section No. fourteen, (l4lTown-
ship No. eleven, an Range No. seventeen, (l7)
in said County of Vinton, over and across GER
tain lands owned by the said Isaac Shry, in Sec
ton -, Township and Range aforesaid, and GER
tain lands owned by the said rail road Company, in
said section No. IA, Township and Range aforesaid,
running an eastcrly direction from the lands Of the
undersigned SO as to ~intersect the Marietta and
Cincinnati Rail Road, near the dwelling house of
the said Isaac Shry; and the said Isaac Shry aud
the said Scioto and Hooking Valley Rail Road
Company, are hereby further notified, that the
Commissioner of said County Of Vinton, have APP
pointed a Committee Of view on said petition in
accordance with the statute in such case made and
provided, and have fixed the 80th day ofJune, A.
D., 1857, as the day on which said Committee are
TO meet at the house of said Isaac Shry, on said
premises for the purpose of viewing the line Of
said proposed road or right of way, when and
whore they can attend IL they see proper so to do.
LEONARD HOLLAND.
June Sd, ls51,-Sw
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
The Rail Road Celebration.

Our Junior has been absent for over
a week past, doubtless enjoying him
self and partaking of the Inequalities
of Marietta, Chillicothe, Cincinnati
and St. Louis, being one ofthe many
excursionists from the first to the last
named city. 1.-THE celebration is wor-
thy of notice, land we are assured by
the daily papers that it was a most
grand and noticeable affair it is like
ly that the Junior will, when he re-
turns, relate his adventures to the rea-
ders of the Democrat. We have dc.
layed toolOng, expecting his retutn0
to notice the Celebration lengthily in
to'day's paper.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
NIOrse's General Atlas Of the
World,

Containing 70 splendid Maps, drawn and engra-
we'd from the latest and best authorities, with
statistics Of all nations broughtdown to the year
1886.
Itembraces the Geography, History, Agricul-
ture, Manufactures, Commerce, Wealth, Finance,
Government, Education, etc. Also, the regular
succession of Sovereigns, Presidents &c Governors
Of most of the States and Nations on the Globe;
all put in condensed form, but so arranged rs to
be easily understood. Price, So only.
This is a beautiful book for the parlor table or
library, and is Indispensable in every family US a
book of reference. No family should be without
it.
The above books will be in Macarthur for de-
livery during Court week or sooner. Meantime,
Subscriptions and orders for them will be taken
ut the office of the Macarthur Democrat.
The above works are published and sold only
by Subscription.
JULIUS A. BINGHAM.
Sole Agent for Vinton, Hooking, jackson, Athens,
Gallia and adjoining Counties,
Pine Grove, Gallia Co., o., May "a, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
To Bridge Builders.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed propo-
~ sails will DO received at the Auditors Office,
in Macarthur, Vinton County, untilJuly LIST, 1857,
at l o'clock on said day, for building a good and
substantial tressel Bridge across the Elk Fork Of
Raccoon Creek, in Elk Township. where the State
Road crosses said Creek leading from Athens to
Jackson, AT the Jones Farm. Said contract will
be let 10 the lowest responsible bidder, the con
tractor giving bond aud security to the acceptance
OF the Commissioner, for the faithful perform
ance Of said contract. Said eoutraetto DO COM
pleted by the first day Of December, 1857, and
made all ready for crossing Will teams or other
wise; and when accepted by the Commissioners
they agree TO have an order issued to the con-
tractor on the Treasury OF said countyof Vinton
for the amount Of said contract, payable out Of
the bridge funds Of said county tobe collected in
1851. By order Of the Commissioners.
j. a. WALDEN, Auditory. Co.
AuDIroR's OFFICE, MARrHURl
june S, 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
John Yagcr's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that Benjamin Dill,
IN Administrator Of the estate of John wager,
late of the county of Vinton, Ohio, deceased, has
filed in the probate Court of said County his ac-
counts and vouchers for inspection and final set
tlement and that said accounts will be passed up
on by said Court on the Goth day Of June, "A. b.
1851. B. p. HEWITT, Pro. Judge.
juno 4, lS51.-3W
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Guardians Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that Benjamin Dill,
IN Guardian of Eliza Ann Wager, minor heir of
Christian Yager, deceased, has filed his accounts
and vouchers in the Probate Court Of Yinton
County for inspection and final settlement, and
thai said settlement is set for the 26th day Of
June, A. d. 1857. B. p. HEWITT,
June 4, i57.-w3 Probate Judge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
NVE ~ DVHIVNTWVf
THE PICNIC AT THE CAVE.

There was a picnic party,
May 9Oth, l believe,
One mile southeast Macarthur,
AT the Saltpeter cave.
The feathered songsters welcomed us
The trees their tops did wave,
While we, II oyous company,
Sat in Saltpetor cave.
Between two stately walnut-trees,
A swing we there did have!
And there we swung most merrily,
Hard by Saltpeter cave.
We spread u repast upon stones,
Nor other tables craved;
And we did fare quite s~umptuously,
While in saltpeter cave.
And now my picnic friends,
think you all would crave
Another picnic party
At the S~altpcter cave.
And now the story's ended
Your pardon all l crave;
But everything went off just right,
At the Saltpeter cave.
L. X. GARRISON.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

A LII persons indebted either by note or book
IA account to the late firm of Shades and Rey-
nolds are urgently requested to call, settle and
PAY UP by the first day of June next, other
wise said notes and accounts will be placed in the
hands of the proper officers for collection, We
need money and MONEY WE MUST HAVE.
April l6, '57.-tfl SHADES & REYNOLDS,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
The Patent Alarm Lock!

a F6Ject ITaP 70 CaEc" H0g"e8'
In the month of April a thief paid $75 for try
ing one of these Locks. Villainy is so prevalent
nowadays, that to insure against request is quite
as necessary as to insure against fire.
These Locks are %effectual. Every man feels
that his change drawer or outside door is safe that
has one of them on. They will be for sale and
delivery to subscribers in Macarthur, during
Court week or sooner. Meantime, orders will be
received by L. A. BRATTON, Esq, at his store,
or at the office of the Democrat.
JULIUS A. BINGHAM,
Sole Agent for this and several counties in south
ern Ohio, and some Of the river counties Of
Va. and Ky.
Pine Grove, Gallia Co., May "a 1857.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Guardian's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Benjamin Dill,
IN Guardian of sally Ann wager and Rebecca
{. wager, miner heirs of Christian wager, decd,
has filed his accounts and vouchers in the Probate
Court of Vinton County for inspection and par
tial settlement, and that said accounts will be
June, A. d, 1857. b. 7. HEWITT,
June 4, lS57.-w31 Probate Judge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
G9e Mlt9rtbur democrat.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Subscribers 10 Newspauers.

We publish the following for the benefit of sub
Scribers to newspapers;
l. Subscribers who do not give notice 70 the
contrary, are considered rs wishing to continue
.seir subscription.
9. If the subscribers order the discontinuance
Of their papers, the publisher may continue to
kend them until ali arroarages are paid.
8. If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their
periodicals from the office to which they are di-
rected, they are held responsible until they have
settled the bill and ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers remove to other places with
cut informing the publishers, and the papers are
sent to tho former direction, they Me held re-
sponsible.
S. The courts have decided that refusingto take
papers from the Office, or removing and leaving
them uncalled for, is priaa taeie evidence of in
territorial fraud,
Postmasters who notify a publisher that his pa
per is not taken from the Office, are required to
give the reason why they are not taken out.-Sss
Post Qfee Instructions and Lars.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

And all other kinds of styles at the retail prices.
To tho purchasers Of our pens We present q
numbered ticket on every dollars worth purcha-
sed, which entities the holder, by an extra pay
ment of 25 cents on each ticket, to a premium,
varying in value from ! to 100 dollars. The pre-
miums consist Of various articles Of Jewelry, Wiz:
Gold and Silver Watches, Silver Goblets, Silver
Fruit Baskets, Gold Guard Chains for Ladies',
Lockets, Bracelets, Gents Gold Fob and Vest
chains, Thimbles, Breast Pins, Ear Drops, Studs,
Rings, Crosses, &C., none Of which will sell for
less than l dollar. Country purchasers may rely
on being as fairly dealt with, as regards the pri-
yes. as if they, themselves were present.
We have been in the operation for three years,
and thousands have bought of US, and We have
never learned that any one was ever dissatisfied.
This plan affords every opportunity of obtaining
Agold watch or some article Of iewelry for o tri-
fling sum. All our pens, pencil cases, &C., are
manufactured by ourselves with great care, and
We offer them at precisely the same prices asked
in all other stores in the city. To agents We Of
fer the most advantageous offers, and any ener-
getic person can do we'll by working for us. We
wish agents in every place in the country, and
persons who would like to become such will please
address us, and we will send them printed circu-
lars Of prices, terms, &c. We have no stated pc
riodSfor distribution. The moment a pen Is pur-
chased, the purchaser is entitled to receive bis
premium on the payment Of % cents extra.
All orders by mail should be addressed
MeTrick, Benton a. Dean, 335 broadway
New York.
n. B.-Gold Pens r~epointcd in n superior man
ner. Enclose the pen and 80 cents in p. o. stamps
and the pen will be repoiuted and returned post
paid. mayl4-39-3m
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS!

ITO those who enter my Institute. or remit me
Il $50. aud thus secure GUARANfEE SCIlOL-
AlsSulPS, any time before the first day Of next
September, can, upon completing q thorough
course Of Double Entry Book Keeping, and is
Collateral Branches, secure lucrative employ
ment in Commercial or Banking Houses rs Ac-
countants, within ninety days after their gradu-
alton, or else they will be Unidentified to the
full amount Of tho sum paid for tuition, and
thus realize
Free Tuition or Lucrative Situations.
Graduates from this institution are now filing
lucrative and responsible positions Us Cashiers,
Book-keepers, and Railroad office Clerks, in diff
ierent sections Of the country. and are being pre-
ierred by business men 10 graduates Of any other
Mercantile College. Hence the above unparal-
leled inducements, which nothing but the great
superiority Of my instruction and thorough
training Of my students for business life would
warrant.
The PriacPdl@ his institution kds been a prdc-
ticat accountant fr a longer periOd than any otheT
Teacher IN the Wsstera country.
Address the undersigned for further particu-
lars. VIM. W. GRANGER.
May IA, ls57.-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11


In every variety, and q large stock o fSummer
Goods, Cottonadcs, &c.
DRESS GOODS.
Linen Lawns, Brilliants, Plain and Figured
Dolaines. Dcbeges, Plain ana Figured GiughamS,
Lawns, EmbrOiderios, Collars, Undersleeyes,
Swiss, J~aconets, Table covers, Linen and Cotton,
Straw Bonnots, Bonnet Silks and Grapes, Ribbon,
W.. Antique and other Dress Trimmings lin short
everything suitable for the season. Also:
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
The largest assortment ever brought to yinton
county. Gift Books for Teachers, and a large
assortment of Miscellaneous, Poetical, Historical
Biographical, and Standard Works, Family BIZ
bles, aud every variety Of School Books. Also a
large assortmet Of Wall Paper and Border, of ev.
cry Description from S to 10 cents per bolt.
LIQUORS.
L~ongworth's Sparkling Catawba, Claret, Pure
Juice, Port and Ginger Wines, Champagne,
Brandy, Peppermint and Kimel Cordirls.
The above articles are warranted pure and Sc
lected expressly for medicinal purposes.
sS- Green Hides, Calf skins, Furs and all
kinds Of country produce taken in exchange at
the highest prices.
May Z, lS57-SS-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
CAN EPILEPSY BE CURED.

We think the following letter from re-
spectacle citizen of Mississippi will answer
the ques lion, and remove all doubts from
every unbiased mind;
GRENADA. Miss, June 5, 1855.
DR.. Seth S. Hance, Baltimore, Md.-Dear
Sir; / take great pleasure in relating a
case OF spaslns or fits, cured by your inval-
liable Pills. My brother, ]. j. Lyon, has
long been afflicted with this awful disease
He was attacked while quite young. He
would have one or Two spasms at one at
tack at first; but as he grew older, they
seemed to increase likewise. Up to the
time he commenced taking your Pills, he
had them very often and quite severe, pros
trating him body and mind, His mind had
suffered seriously; but now, | am happy to
say, he is cured Of those fits. He has enjoy
ed fine health for the last five months past
His mind has also returned to its original
sprightliness. All this | take great pleas
ure in communicating, as it may be the
means of directing others to the remedythat
will cure them.
Yours respectfully, &C.,
w. p. LIGoN.
No person who is suffering with Fits. or
Spasms, should neglect sending to DR..
Hance, after this, for a supply of his ines
Unable medicine. His prices are as follows;
one box So; two S.; twelve S24-sent by
mail free, on receipt of remittance.
Address SETH H, HANcE, l0S Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md. .i. n3Sw4
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
NOTICE.

A IL Persons arc hereby notified that I will
IA not, hereafter, in any way, become respon-
sible for tho business transactions of my wife,
Samantha Gregory, and all persons are forbidden
from harboring or trusting her on my account.
WV. Il. GREGORY.
June 4. ls57.-En43w4
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
ks.

Blank Warranty and Out Claim Dteds, ard
Summons, Sa5poenas and Ececmions for Justices,
on hand and for sale at the DEMoCRAT Office.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Abridged Debates i'm Com
gress from 17S9 10 1856.

BY THE AUTHOR OF $50 YEARS VIEW"
Fifteen Volumes, Double Column, largo octave.
75O pages.
PRlCE-S3 per volume in Cloth; or $50 in Law
Binding. The first volume is now ready for de-
livery to subscribers.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
"IIave We "a Poet Among us. ;
clay Shakespeare on the shelf
Put Byron in the tomb,
And stand aside ye modern bards
: And give this follow room! ~

pVNtOOuy'
The answer to the question above can
scarcely be mistaken after reading the
.effusior below, and as our object is
merely to let the world know that we
haze a poet among us, we give the
proof without further remarks for the
present {:
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
THROUGH TO MARIETTA,
"PARKERSRURGH, BALTI-
MORE, WASHINGTON,
PHILADELPHIA AND
NEW YOKk X.
Only One Change of Cars between Cin-
cinnati and Baltimore.
GOING

ON and after Monday, May IS, 1857, Trains
iii .,,, M f,11pua
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11

THURSDAY, JUNE 1I,""""""1s57,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
GOING

ACCOMMODATE. BALTIMORE EMPRESS.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-11
Look our for the Constable!

AUDIToR's OFFICE, VNToN Co..l
Macarthur, June s, lS57.-3wnlS.i