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Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Interesting case An interesting case is
before the Supreme Court of New York, in
the shape Of suit brought to recover pos
session Of pusnber of letters writ IL by
General Washington to Colonel Tobias
Lear, This private secretary, now in posses
sion Of Mrs Edward T. Iligbee, wife Of
Rev Dr. Highee, of Trinity church. Mrs.
Higbee is the niece Of the widow Of Sol. Lee
ar, and the letters in question. at the death
Of the latter, were handed over to her (the
niece's> care, with instruction., however, to
have them sent to Mrs. Mason, the mother
Of Senator Mason Of Virginia, and to ac-
company them with note, expressing the
desire Of Mrs. Lear, that it should be held
subject to the direction Of the Uon. Rich
ard Rush, of Philadelphia, and that he should
make what use he deemed proper in the way
Of publishing the letters and presenting
them eventually T. the State Of Virginia
The plaintiffs in The case are Wilson Eyre
and Louisa Lincoln Lear Eyre, who charged
that the defendant, Mrs. Hlgbee, never cx-
ecuted the request Of Mrs. Lear, and that
she ought now to be compelled to give up
the letters. Defendants counsel in the
cc,frae Of their Argument, said his clitnt was
willing to present the letters to the State Of
Virginia The letters are said to be htera-
ry curiosities in their way and refer prin-
cipally to appointments to office. Hon
George Bancroft was in court, and BY per
mission of Mrs. Higbce's counsel, examined
the documents.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Orange aa,d 44lerandria Railroad. The
Charlottesville Jefersonian learns that Mr..
Z. t. Mason has contracted with the
Orange and alexandria Railroad company
to finish $40, 600 in work on their road
taking $50, 900 In stock, and bonds for
$loosooo at $40 on the 500. by this
arrangement the road will be completed to
kockfsh, % miles beyond Charlottesville.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

New Counterfeit The Philadelphia Led
ger notices a new counterfeit S. bill on the
Merchants Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg.
On the two upper corners of the bill is the
figure 5, and on the two lower corners large
figures of stars in medallion In the lower
centre are heads Of the five Virginians who
have been Presidents Of the United States.
The appearance Of the bill is very bad
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
Professor Whitney.

VIII deliver LECTURE ON NEGRO
NANCY, in Union Hall, Oh Monday night
next. He sspoken Of by all who have
heard him asa pleasing Lecturer and his
experiments Of the right sort.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The Commonwealth and Seldom, H'ithers
d Cos. S. Baxter, Esq, Attorney, has
made 3 long report on the claim of the Com
monwealtb of Virginia against selden, With
ers &; Co., bankers. He thinks Mr.. With
ers could provide for the payment of $780,
GOO, and have large estate left Mr.
Selden he supposes, to be worth more than
$lO0, 900. He recommends immediate pro-
eeedings against the solvent partners. Dis
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Lady's Book.-The February No Of
this very popular periodical has been rcceiy-
ed. Cooley still goes ahead, and is always
devising something new and attractive. The
book is great favoritc. Terms $3 year
in advance,
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Itis,stated that six hundred men left
Texas for Nicaragua On the 21st instant,
and that one. thousand four hundred others
are now in }a'iobile and New Orleans, await
ing shipment.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
Bank Dividends.-The Exchange Ban

Bank Dividends The Exchange Bank
of Virginia has declared semi-annual div
idend Of II per cent, less / per cent.
bonus, payable on the 18th instant. The
Farmers Bank of Virginia, has declared a
dividend of four per cent net The Bank
Of Virginia dividend of three and half
per cent. net Cor $2,75 per share)
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
The E1eet,'nu IN Honscs

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. Re The Kansas cor
respondent of the ST. Louis Democrat, (free
soil) says that the free State men have elect
I'd their legislature and State tickets by an
average majority Of 1876. The election was
quiet
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Eg- Stoddasd & Engleman are giving
in the way Of making pants. Gen
tlenen wanting good wnrk are invited to
call at their shop and be pleased.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
s; / 90

One Sundrcd Do..Ars Wiz be paid 10 any flT-i-
clan who can rove t.iat the Mtditiic ever inj;r j
a Patient; and the testimony thoueands can b
produced to prove tina. il docs great good Ca+s
oi from one week to thin been years standing havs
been effected. Iht mass oil Vote NTA1I tbs
IlMOA1 In possession o. the Proprietor, you chiaS
its virtues ana curative poWcrs, Is uilieHse,
bracing names ell known to
sCiA>s 4 AND FAME.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
Mammoth H0g.-Mr Jacob Burner

Mammoth Hog.-Mr Jacob Burner. Of
Woodstock, recently slaughtered a hog
which weighed nett, 77Sl lbs. Tkis mann
moth animal was feet in ienghth, from
the eud of the snout to tile root Of the tail,
and was 3 feet r inches high Mr.. 8. ia
tends presenting one of the hams weighing
70 lbs to President Buchanaa
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
The Go0sebsEe and tie Weather.


The breast bone of goose is believed by
many to be an unerring prognosticator of
the kind Of winter ahead foreshadowing,
with its dark spots cold and bleak weather,
whilst its clear points indicate a mild tenn
perature.
Whatever Of truth there may be in this
olden time method Of philosophyzing for it
is 10 inventian Of this day, as we are in
formed that it has been the weather guage
with some for the last twenty years-thcre
is no denying the fact that for the last two
Or three winters the goose bone, as interpret
ed by this class Of philosophers, or eng mat
icsl ezpoundcrs, has fully and fairly illustlat-
ed the wintry seasons.
The elucidation Of the goose-bone theory
is in this wise: Take the breast bone of any
goose that has been served up for the table,
and observe its coloring-co commencing at
the front examine it through the clear, light
places upon it are taken as points Of mild,
genial weather; its dark. veiny, or discol-
ored spots, is an indication of hard, cold,
piercing weather; and just as the one or
the other preponderates, 50 will the sort Of
weather prove. Surprising the front Of the
bone to represent the first of December, the
observer may lay off monthly the whole of
it into winter plats, and thus decide upon
the character Of each coming month.
\ goosebone examined few days ago
indicates delightfully."- mild weather in De
cembcr and January. Early in February
sharp, pinching weather for some ten days.
After that season of charming weather to
be followed by a late and cold spring
Fredericksburg Hero1d.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
The New Market Hsuse-A Suggestion.

The walls of this building are now rapid
ly going up. In how far the suggestion a.
bout to be made may conflict with the plans
of the Council is not krown-at any rate it
is worthy of thought, so far as the improve
mcnt Of the Town is concerned. The sug-
gestion is, that another story be added, for
the purpose of Town Hell. There snow
no place tor public meeting at all, be
longing to the Town. TIE iCaurt House
has been refused since its completion, {and
is too small for large assemblage,) if it
could be had. AS point for the meeting
of the various Conventions of the State,
Staunton is easy Of access, and Its central
position, gives ;ts preference over other
places, for The assembling of such bodies
but experience has shown that there is no
room sufficiently capacious for the holding
of such large assemblies. True-the Con
yention which met in '55 did occupy q
room, but the visitors were excluded, to a
great extent, and much Inconvenience and
disappointment were felt Such an addi-
tion to the Market House, as tie one pro-
posed, might be the means Of inducing the
holding of all such Conventions in future,
in Staunton, and any one can see that this,
.ofitself, would add greatly to the interests
of our people, and to their pccuniary advan-
stage The addition suggested would not
cost over $1,000, and that sum might be
raised by subscription we would oppose
ajax while the rents =2rising from the use
Of the Hall would, in few years, pay for
the addition. The suggestion fhas been
made to us, and we throw out the hint for
what it is worth, without assuming resron-
ability for the feasibility of the plan. tits
urged, too. that if it is ever. intended to
build such Hall, Cow is the best time, as
-she ground will be saved, which may not
De the.case in future.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Heme Magazine. Arthur Home Mag
azine for February is received, and is a SUI
perior No. The Fashion plates are elegant.
Terms 50 year in advance.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Lg- A newspaper has been started in
Madrid advocating revolution in Cuba or a
sale Of the island. There are now two pa
pers in Spain advocating the same policy.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
WM. P. H!8BA RID, Alderman

Price 81 per Bottle, or six for SIS, EsetiT =
cred 10 eng Address,
Accompanied by reliabo AID responsible Ce1tifi-
Gates fl ON Professors Of Medical Colleges, CeTs}
men and others.
Prepared and sold by Fl. T. HELAROLD.
fracticot and Anaiysicat Chemist.
No. s. South Tenth ST., below Chestnut Assembly
Buildings. Phila.
g.9s- To be had of 7 II. & j. q. Kinney, Stann--
ton, Va, ard Of all Druggist. AID Dealers trou4 --
out the United States, Canadas and Britiah ftoy~-
inces.
BiWARE OF COUNTERFEITs.
ASK Jtr HeinbotU s-1uhe no Other..
{ u HE~ GUARANTEED.
.JanualA LIZ lAkH -lN.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Jan 11.-The Senate
passed joint resolution, authorizing the
President to restore to active service on re-
served list Of the navy, or transfer from
furlough to leave Of absence in the latter
list any officers affected by the action of the
retiring naval board
The Senate postponed the debate on the
Central American message until the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations shall make
report on that subject
HOUSE The House refused to print FIVE
thousand extra copies of the Report of the
Coast Survery.
Groesbeck defended the Presidents con
duct ia relation to the Central American
affairs. The House is evidently endeavor-
ing to consume the day without considering
special orders
SENATE.
Tuesday, Jan. Il, '5S.
Mr. Douglas presented petition from
Henry O'Riell, in favor Of establishing a
telcgraphic line between borders of Missouri
to Fort Laramie and South Pass Rocky
Mountains. Referred to Committee on
Military Affairs and ordered to be printed
Mr.. Wilson by unanimous consent, in
troduced bill explanatory of the act grant
ing bounty lands to officers and soldiers,
passed March Sd 1855, 50 as to secure
claims to the heirs ofpersons making claims
who have died before the land warrants
were issued.
It was read aud referred.
The Senate went into an Executive ses-
sion.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Speaker laid before the House a
message from the President Of the United
States, in response to resolution calling
for information on the suject Of the recent
events in Central America.
On motion Of Mr. Cliugman, so much Of
the documents as relate to the navy, was
referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
and the other portion to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Another message was also received, in
response to resolution, in which the Presi-
dent, through the Secretary of State, says
that no complaint has reached the depart
ment in relation to Commodore paulding's
arrest of General Walker
The President also informed the House
by message, that he has received and laid
before the Senate copy Of the Constitu-
ton Of the new State OF Minnesota.
The House went into Committee Of the
whole on the State Of the Union On the
Presidents Message
Mr. ke'log delivered lis views in justi-
fcation Of Commodore Padding arresting
Gen. Walker On the soil Of Nicaragua.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
WOOD WANTED!

Those of our subscribers who intend pay
ng their subscriptions in WOOD are res
'ectfully informed that we are now in want
# few loads.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Of paper coin, how vast the power.
1t makes or breaks us in an hour;
And thus. perhaps beggar's shirt,
When finely ground, and cleared of dirt,
Then recompressed, with hand aud hopper.
And printed on sheet Of copper,
May raise To-, encd1sa to ranoNn.
And knock as many mobiles down.
rCnn..u
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The Texas Legislature has passed bill
which allows free colored persons who may
desire it TO select masters and become slaves.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The Weather. Thus far the weather
has been exceedingly mild, and the indica-
tons are that the cold will be moderate -
Not much ice gathered yet
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16


4 1REAT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to reduce
- my present Stock Of Goods consisting Of DRY
GOODS. GROCERIES, HARDW ARE, QMEENS-
" ARE, HATS, SHOES Il BOOTS, READY
MADE CLOTHING, &C., in order to make room
lor an early sspring purchase, will, from the lst
Of January to the s If April 1853 sell at greatly
reduced profits for CASH. To punctual and respon-
siae persons, will sell at reasonable prices on a
credit e six months, my accounts becoming due
semi annually, on the trstdays Of January and
July
va All kinds Of merca ntable Produce taken in
exchange for Goods, at fair rates.
Gsfs~ quantity OF clean Cotton and Linen Rags
wanted in exchange for Goods
From and all solicit esil,
And am determined to sell
My purchase last Fall. at profits so small,
That all who buy will do we'll
And now, to be sure, just call at my Store
And see if YOU cannot be suited
And when you go away. I'm quite sure you'll say,
We've all bot Goods cheap and it can't be dis
puted ~
0. f. CLEVELAND
Christians Greek, Augusta co., Jan. Is. '5S.--at
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
sCiANs 4 Ana, FAM,
100000 Bottles Have Been Sold

IUO3UoO BCtMeS Have Been Sold
and not single instance Ola failure has been re
Pc ted
Personally appeared before me- an Alderman at
the City of Philadelphia, II. 7, HELMBoLD.
Chemist, who being duly sworn does ray, that Il !.
preparation contains No. Narcotic, Mercury OF nj,.
rlous Drug, but are purely Vegetable.
II. I. NfIMB0LD, Sole Manufacturer.
Sworn and subscribed before this sd day of
November, !a54.
WV n c,pn,oD
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Sheridan was once taken Ill in conse-
qnnnce Of a fortnight's continued diuins
out and dissipation. Hesssent for Dr. He
borden, who prescribed rigid abstinence
and, calling again soon afterwarJ, asked
his patient if he was attending to that ad-
vice. The answer being adirmative-'r right, ;
sad tie doctor, \ It's tie only way to Sc
cure you length Of days" II do not doubt
it., said Sheridan, fer these last three
days since ! began have been the longest to
gae in my life"
The Marlboro (Maryland) Gazette notes
the sale Of the slaves of the late JOHN
Townshend Of that county and says the
first class men servants seld for about 81 :
$50 each; the women at about 81 100 );
boys sixteen years old for ST, $50, and girls
fifteen years old for about 81 900. The
gross amount Of sales Of eighty slaves was
between forty and ifty thousand dollars. All
the servants were purchased by the citizens
of Prince George and the adjoining com
tisaa
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

~ The yellow fever is prevailing with
-unusual severity at Havana
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
Hutchinson and wife, and ais.
Wade, ct ais.
ITO B. +. Mailman and Peter Strouse, Admins
Il traitors Of David Beard decd, and to thu
heirs and distributes Of said Beard.
TAKE NOTICE,--That WILL on Tuesday, the
9th day of February, 1858, at my Office in the
Town of Staunton, in pursuance ofa Decree made
in the above named suit, at the last ember
Term of the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, pro-
coed to state and settle the accounts of the said
Mailman and Strouse AS Administrators, of said
Beard and Commissioner, who sold the land.
mentioned in said suit, and who have been appoin-
ted to collect the money arising from said sale at
which time, will also, ascertain and state the
pectve distributive shares of the heirs and dstrb-
utees of said David Beard. The heirs and dstrb-
utees of said Beard hereby required to attend
at the place above designated with proper proof Of
their title or claim to share of the real and per-
sonal estate of said Beard.
WIN. s. II. BAYLOR,
Jan. is, i65S.-4t Master Com missioner.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
n O Y &c TT

TIVE Subscriber having sold and assigned 10 Mr.
Il THOMAS j. BURKE all the Notes aud Ar-
counts due the "RepMbican Yinaicator" office >.
those indebted to the oce for subscription prior tn
the lst Of july aud for advertising pror the tin
Of October, 1885, will please pay their respective
accounts to him.
These having accounts against The office can set
tie with either Mr.. Burke or myself.
December n, 1856 ABSALOM KOlSER
positively the Last Notice.-An persons.
knowing themselves 10 be indebted tothe Via
dicator Office, for Subscription Advertising dl
ring the Proprietorship Of Messrs. Koiner & Yost,,
and A. koiner individually, reque sted to co.u.
forward aud pay up, as have UPWARDS Of So O9n
in accounts due to the ofoe. Itls impossible +,
cal upon all those ind ebted personally Your
prompt attention to this matter will greatly obliga
me- and save cost, a IN determined to coerce
payment. THOS. j. BURKE
Assignee of Koiner & ost.
Jan. l6 1883.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Receipts Of the Vindicatar for the meek
ending jan 16, 1858.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Jan. IL, 1858.

lUEsEAl, Jau. -, 1000.
Reso5pcd, BY the General Assembly Of
Virginia, the conclusion to which the Pres
ident of the United States has arrived, as
expressed in his recent message, in favor of
the admission of Kansas into the Union I'M
der the Lecompton constitution, is just and
right.
I'd. Resolyed, That Congress has no right
to look further into the constitution submit
ted by the State Of Kansas, in its applica-
ton to be admitted into this Union, than to
see that the said constitution is Republican
in it's form.
Sd. Resozred, That it is due to the peace
and harmony Of this Union, that Congress
should speedily admit Kansas as State un-
der the Lecom2ton constitution, without
further conditions.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

TUST received lot Of fresh Maccaroni at
- DR.. L. Ii. Il j. G. KINNEY'S.
Jan If 1883
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
TO FEE PUBLIC.

GARDEN SEED.
I TST received large lot of Landreths FIRE 81 ana
- genuine Garden Seed.
Jan. Is, 1858. Dir. L. Fl. d j. C. KINNEY.
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Adeerse Reports OF requesting banks
to redeem in specie all notes paid out at
their respective counters; to legalize the
present suspension of the banks of this Com
monwealth to require savings banks to pay
bonus to the State; to change the law as
to bank notices, as to make deposit Of no.
tiee in the post Office nearest to the debtor
sufficient in law
admission Of Kansas. Mr. Massie Of
'Rockbridge, offered three resolutions regard
ing the admission Of Kansas into the Union.
The resolution will be found in the Sen
ate proceedings
Mr.. .kemper moved a suspension Of the
rules in order that the resolution might be
considered at once. The motion was a.
greed to.
After a debate, in which Mesars. Chris
tan, Boreman, .Kemper, Massie and Segar
participated, an amendment. offered sby Mr..
Christian, to insert the words 1.-THE Demo
cratic members Of" after the words 'Resoly-
ed by" was rejected.
The question was then taken on the pas
sage of the resolutions. and they we're d
dopted nv 10 yeas to , nays
Staunton vindicator. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

FOR RENT.
GOOD Dwelling House and Lot, in pleasant
IA part of the Town. Ing ire Of Harman Bell.
Jan. l6, 1858. w. HI. W lLSON
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-21
Arrival of the Arabia.

New YORK. Aug 20.-The steamer Arabia
has arrived with Liverpool dates.
Her newspapers were lost in COLI sion with
the Europa.
Her lutest dates are the morning GS the
sixth.
The Agamemnon arrived at ValenIia, Bay
on the morning of the 5th. successfully lay
ing the cable; which sent shares in the com
pany up in one day from 1850 to $50. A
sale at $500 is reported, and sellers demand
par. (el000)
German papers say that Victoria visits Ber-
protect the interests of her daughter
The Indian Emperi arrived at Galway
LONDON, Aug. 6.-ConsOls 96b(G96L
AFrERNoON-Consols 9Gs@9G4.
The Queen and Emperor met Thursday
aboard the Bretagne.
The CherbOurg fete was carried out mag
Efficiently.
The King of Holland is about to abslicate
in favor of the Prince of Orange, OF age oa
the 4th of September.
Relations between Naples and France will
be resumed.
The French crops are injured by rain.
The conspirators arrested at ST. Etienne are
to be transported without triat.
The Belgian Chambers have rejected the
project for the fertilization of Antwerp.
1t is rumored that the Sultan is about to
employ Abdel Kador to allay the religious
excitement among the MoSlems.
Relations between P,Tsla and England have
been re-establishcd.
Melbourne dates are to the 10th of June.
News unimpOrtant.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-21

10 We congratulate Washington Fire
Company No. ), on the reception Of their new
engine. 1t is one of the hand~omest ''mer-
sheens'' we have ever seen. and from slight
examination we believe that il will prove as
efficient as it is beautiful. The brass, copper.
iron and wood work on it, combine strength
and polish TIE water-bed or receiver is of
solid mahogany. 1t has suction valve, for
obtaining water from csterns, wells, &c. aud
will play five streams of water at once, if it
We're Necessary. II was built by MeSsrs. But
ton & Blake, Waterford, New York. at Il cost
of about $1,000. A portion Of its gearing
has not yet arrived. but as soon as the re-
maindcr comes, we hope to have the pleasure
of seeing public test exhibition of its pow
ers- The athletic youug IS are worthy Of
their new engine, aDd il is worthy OF them.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-21

I Approx tons to the slOU O0O, ct $500 each 4
Of 400 L. SO Oo0 al 400 80 90 Of 400 =, IS soo;
~ 900 To- slu,u00
Whole Tickets $40; uaIves $40; Quar-
lers 50.
frlAcs cssshcd at stght s5 f.or ccnt. discount
Bills on the NashS lille City Hanks taken al par.
a drawing Sill be torSarled sOoa as the result
becomes klONn
re Ali orders Tor schemes nckets 10 be adj
dressed 10 Dan RODRIGUEZ, (eare uf CITY Posrl
Charleston, -, "a NgE-Id