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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

A letter from the Warrenton Springs, pub
lished in the Fredericksburg News, begs tor
plug of tobacco Of particular brand, as
the writer can get none that be can chew Tor
love or money. But the letter, notwishstand-
ing, recommends the Springs as good for
every thing, but tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Nj. Victor Copsiderant, one Of the earliest
and most enthusiastic of the followers OF
Fourier, has renounced the doctrines of his
ma ster, and now declares that society cannot
be organized upon his principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

A scuffle took place on the Falmouth
Bridge, between two negro boys, last week, in
which one of the boys threw the other over the
bridge into the river-and strange to cay
the ttrouse received but little injury from bis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The favorite actress, Mrs. Stephens, died
at New York on Thursday of last week, and
was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs.
Stephens was an actress of excellent abilities
and was ever universal favorite; she was
engaging in appearance, dashipg and saucy in
her style of acting. and her pleasant face,
fairly running over with sparkling fun, was
always welcome ON the stage; was ever q
gcodly thing to see. Her line of business
was what 10 technically called "soubrettes. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

A correspondent of the St. Louis Republl-
can says that Utah mail party encountered
on their journey, millions of buffaloes, block
ing up the highways, so as to delay the mall
feeding upon the luxurant grasses of the
plaips. while deer and antelopes were more
n numerous than ever seen before"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Many of the newspapers are inculcatlog
tho obvious duty of the citizens OF city,
town, or county, as to employing their own
mechanics and artizans. 1t is duty, mat
ter of interest, eni should be, pleasure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The dwelling house Of Mrs. Evan Jones,
near Rockville, Md, with all its contents, was
burned last week. The accident was caused
BY one Of the children in the house playing
with q box of matches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The Merchants Exchange and the various
Telegraph Offices in Wall street, N. Y, were
brilliantly illuminated last Friday night in
honor of the success of the Atlantic cable
This greatest event of the age was also to have
been celebrated in almost every city, village,
or town in New England, the British Pro-
virces, and New York, where there is Tel
egraph Office. We have accounts OF these
celebrations in various places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

1t is understood, says the Boston Post,
that the executive committee of the United
States Agricultural Society, have designated
Geo. Caleb Cushing to deliver the address
before the Society, at the approaching an-
nual meeting at Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

10 the British House Of Lords on the 9th
ult., Lord Lyndhurst. called for the CORES
pondsuce with the United States on the right
of search question. The Earl Of Mslues-
bury replied that arrangements were IN pre-
narration between the two countries which
would settle the whole question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

A Ssvannsh correspondent of the New
York Tribune, in speaking Of the Bark E. A.
Rawlios, emphsticslly says:-"The slave
trade is not re-opened, as Mr.. Lamar, 10 bis
letter to Secretary Cobb, threatened would
be the case, for it has never been closed
MIR. Lamar Cd y propOs ed to do openly and
above board WHAT'S done secretly every week
in New York and Baltimore"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The mejorities at the election in Kansas,
against Lecompton are In Leavenworth
county, l,Gl4; Atcbisop, 327; Doniphau, $685.;
Oaindaro 1870; CASTOR 81 Delaware 50; La
riper SIS; Franklin 70. TIE roads are in
bad condition, and the returns come in
slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Letters received from London by the last
steamer announce the full and entire agree
ment on the part of the British Ministry to
the grounds assumed by our Government in
Secretary Csss's able despatch of the 10 h
of April last, relative to the fright OF search"
and the consequent removal of all chance Of
Misunderstanding growing out If diverse
views on the subject hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Some fine rains have recently fallen in
King George county, doing much good
to the growing coru, which had suffered
from the drought. In the lower part OF the
y orthern Neck the corn has recently suffer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
CONTRACT OFFICE,

CONTRACT OFFICE,
July 30th, 1858.
SIR: During the recess between the past
and next session of Congress, the advertise
ment of mail routes in the Southern section Of
the Union will be prepared; and it is desira,
bic to invite proposals for any changes which
the interest and convenience Of the public
NAV require.
You will, therefore, obligc me by commu-
nicating, as far as practicable, with your con-
stituents on this subject, and advising ne,
during the recess, what changes in exi-tins
routes may be required, with the reasons
therefor.
New contracts will be made next Spring,
to rake effect lst July. 1859.
Very respectfully, l9rr ob't serv't,
WIZ Ii. DUSDAs,
2nd Assistant p. Nj. GenL
Hon. WV. SMITH, House Of Rel resenta'
tivcs, Washington, ID. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The political Contest wakes warm IN Hill
nois. The two leading candidates in the field
for the United States Senate are exeIting
themselves to the utmost. They have deter
mined to have a grand discussion at one
prominent point of each Congressional Dis
trict of the State, and will commence at Otta-
va on the Dist of August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Es-President Comonfort, of Mexico, trav-
cling in the S,uthwe part of Virginia,
has been walked out" Of a dining-room at
Hotel, for misbebaviug himself at the public
IA hle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Some of the negro gatherings at the North
this year, at their Conventions and Celebra-
tons, particularly ooe at New Bedford, have
been distinguished for an extraordinary
share of impudence, treason, and rascslity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

We have later news from Utah. The Ter
ritory was perfectly tranquil, and the fede-
raj officers were in high favor with the Nor
mons. None Of the soldiers of Gen. John
sons army were allowed to enter Salt Lake
Civ. and strict orders had been issued pro-
hibiting any interference with the Mormons'
The Peace Com uissioners had lett for Wash
inptOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The latest accounts from IOdia say that
the heat there is terrific, killing more Euro
peans than are killed by the enemy. 1t is
hotter than for twenty five years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Baron RJthschild has taken his seat, un-
der the law, in the British House of Com
mons. He Was greeted with loud CHEERS
lie is the first Jew who ever Sat in Psrlia-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

One thousand dollars is the minimum
which the Fredericksburg Poor House has
cost annually for number of years past
Last year it even exceeded this sum by con-
siderable amount. There are now only
nine inmates of the insttutiOn-four males,
three females and two small children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The manufacture of Oil from Cotton seed
has been carried on to some extent for seve-
raj years, but the process of clarifying the
oil 80 as to fit it for Illuminating or lubricat-
ing purposes has attracted the attention VI
those skilled in chemistry for long time,
but ell attempts have failed up to within the
last few months. The Cincinnati Price Cur
rent, however, says:-"Mr. Davies, of this
city, has, we have no doubt. at length SOL
we'd the problem. A sample of this oil pre-
pared by bim has been in our possession the
past week, and we having tested its ilumi-
mating properties thoroughly, feel no hesita-
ton 10 saying that it gives u light far clear
er aod brighter than lard OIL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Rev. George H. Ray received fifteen per-
sons into full fellows. ip 10 the NJ. i. Church,
South, in Frederickst u'g, Virginia, on last
Sunday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
President Buchanan is expected to return

ISSIoV"e u uO""''''r' II % 80 - ~ :,
to Washington, perhaps, tomorrow. All
will be gratifed to learn that bis visit to
Bedford has materially in1igorated bis sys-
TEN. His return among Us, 10 improved
health, will be joyousy welcomed ~ all our
fellow. citizens. of all parties 10 politcs, for,
personally. be is respected and revered by
all.-Hash. Sur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

1t is said that the S.rg, 'nt-at Arms, at
Washington, has had allowances for construc-
tive mileage made hin during tie last SEES
sion, amounting TO So, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

John P. Stockton, esq, will call tor hu-
rope on the 2lst instant, to enter upon the
discharge Of his duties as Minister Reslden!
at Rome. In the meantime, tho duties OF
the Office will be discharged by MIR. Glass; the
presept minister, whose resignation takes ell
feet on the arrival Of his successor. The sal
ary of the Roman mission under the present
law, is, we understand fixed at $500 per
apnum, without any allowance for outfit d..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Ship Mon'morency, Capt. Brown, arrived
at New York, August 4, from New Orleans,
with cotton, grain and -four, to MASTER
Four deaths from yellow fever occurred on
the passage of this vessel. She had been
eighteen days out from New Orleans. and
was bound for Liverpool, bot bad to put in
for mure men, One of the crew died when
the vessel was just outside the bar. Another
of the crew, when the vessel was boarded,
was found in the agonies of death, and there
fore could not be removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Mr.. Vim. Carey Jones and Mr.. F. P. Blair,
jr., are at "dsgf er's drawn" in St. Louis
speaking and writing against each other at
a furious rate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Reported gold di, coveries in the western
part of Kansas, arc attracting diggers to the
places designated as the spots where the
gold is found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
LADIES' lNSTlTU IF
Ninth Annual Session of this lnN,,-.

VOUNG LADIES' lNSTlTU TEE
Ninth Annual Session of this lns'l,.'.
tor Boarding and Day Scholars, will conmaa
on Monday, September 18th
The Exercises will be conducted blythe Pr
cipal and his wife, aided by compeleu. is,
tants in The several departments.
Those pupils who expect 10 become 'eac-,l
will, in addition 10 the usual course Of s'..y
receive special advice aud instruction .'1
such topics and duties as relate directly 70 4.
profession OF Teaching.
Courses OF Lectures upon the Sciences r.
be delivered during the year.
Further information respecting the Ir'-
ton, may be obtained by application 10
SYLVESTER SCOTT, P2Nup.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
A Clear Title,

A New Zealand chief maintained that be
had a good title to his land, because be bad
eaten the former owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

A correspondence appears in the Cincinnati
Enquirer between several gentlemen and the
Hon. George E. Pugh, asking the opinion OF
the latter upon the ooustisutionality and le
gaity of an election Of Senator by the pres
ent legislature of Ohio, whose term email
commence at the expiration Of MIR. Pughs.
which will occur on the Sd Of Marcs, 1901;
lie gives the opinion that the election viii
properly deVolve upon the legislature to o De
chosen 10 October, 1859, as that will De tne
legislature actually 10 existence 10 March,
1861, when the senatorial term expires, anu
alleges that the present legislature neither
under the law of the State OF Ohio NOR az,
cording to the constitution OF the oo't sea
States, has the power to make an election LOT
the term to commence in 1861.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
SARAH A. HlGGlNBOTHAM.
4 SITUATION WANTED AS TEACH

4 SITUATION WANTED AS TEACH
"A Err wish TO obtain situation as
Teacher in family, as an assistant in School.
have attended two cours.s of Lectures al the
University OF Virginia, and ieeI myself comps-
tent 10 assist 10 the following branches-Eng.
Ilsh, La IN, French, Spanish. and Mathematics.
For further information, address l.. T, Warren
ton, Va. aug 4-eoim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

There seems to be 90 much trouble among
the Insurance companies Of New York, that
the Board of Underwriters has been dissolv-
ed. The address of one of the secretaries to
the stockholders Of the Fire Insurance Com
pauies Of New York, exhibits o rather serious
state Of affairs. lie says:-"As an oGcer Of
one of the companies in which your capital
is embarked, j esteem it duty to notify you
that your whole property Invested 10 these
companies is 10 eminent danger of annlh-
lation, or OF such extensive depreciation as
to make it presently unavailable and value
less."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The Union again asserts that the Cabinet
ia a Unit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
TINE GREAT BEAUTIFlER so LONG
IrNNICCESSEILLN SOUGHT FOuNp

EHHE GREAT BEAUTIFIER so LONG
UN>UCCESSFULLY SOUGHT, FOUND
AT LAsr!-For it restores permanently gray
hair 10 its original color covers luxurIaEtly the
bald head: removes all dandruf itching and all
scrofuIa, scaId head and all eruptions makes the
hair soft healthy, and glossy; and will preserve
it to any imaginable age; removes, as # by
magic. all blo;ches. &c, from the face, and
cures AL neuralgia and nervous head acne. See
circular AID the following:
DOVER, ~ n Feb I'd. 1897 -PROT o. }.
WooD Il Co.-GRSrs Within few days We
Prof O. J. WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE,
that o.day we were compelled 10 send 10 Bos-
ton tor a quantity Uhe dozen you forwarded
all being sold } While We might order quaint
tv from you Every bottle we have sold seems
10 have produced three or four new customers
and the appreciation and patronage II receives
from the most substantial and wor ny citizens OF
our vicinity, luliy convince US that 1t is most
valuable preparation.
Send US a. soon as may be, one gross OF ST.
size and one dozen 81 SIZE; ard believe us
yours very respectfully.
(>.gned) DANIEL LATHORP Il CO
Hickory GROVE, ST CHARLES Co, Mo Nov
-
time last summer we were induced TO use some
OF your HAIR RESTORATIVE, and us effects
were so wonderful, we feel II our duty TO you
md tue all rcled TO report II.
Our little son : mead TOR some time mad been
perfectly covered with sores, and some called 1t
scali head The haIr almost entirely came off
in consequence, wren d friend, seeing ms suffer
ngs advised Us TO use your RESTORATIVE;
i l.r,l. kn, buf IN
surprise. and that OF all our rIerds, very few
applications removed the disease entirely, and
new and luxurlant crop OF hair soon started
out and We can now say that our boy mas as
healthy scsp, and as luxuriant crop of hair
as any other enid. We can, therefore, and do
hereby recommend your RESTORATIVE, as
a perfect remedy Tor all diseases OF the scalp
and nair We are. yours, respectfully
GEORGE W. HIGGINBOTHAM.
SARAH A. HIGGlNBOTHAM.
GARDNER MAINE June 22, loj5.-Prof o. J.
Woop-Dear Sir. nave used two bottles OF
can truly say 1t is the greatest discovery OF the
age fol restoring ard changing the hair. Before
using it was man of seventy. Ny hair has
now attained It's original color. You can re.
commend il TO the world without the least fear,
as my ease was one of the worst kind Yours,
respectfully, DANIEL n. MURPHY.
.. J. WOOD & Co, Projectors Biz Broad.
way, \. Y, On the great n. Y. Wire Railing
Establi,hmeut.) and ia Market street, St.
Louis, Mo. And sold by all good Druggists,
and Fancy Goods dealers jy 24-eo3m
4 SITUATION WANTED AS TEACH
"A Err wish 10 obtain situation as
teacher IN family, as all assistant IN School.
| have attended two couTs.s of Lectures al the
University OF Virginia, and ieeI myself comps-
tent 10 assist 10 the following brduches-Eng.
hsh a IL French SPANISH. and Mathematics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

4 LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINAR -
~ The Eleventh Annual Session Of mr. I.'.
luton will com mepce on the lih Of ~, n's'
nert, (Syten,Jsr,) at which time all "ho pI0f>
TO enter should he present.
The system heretofore pursued, when '''1'
to have me, with very general appreciated q"
the part OF parents and guardians vi. 'e o.'
tiDued, with such notifications al MW,"
ments as experience has shown to ;, ai'.'S''
Lectures, upon Scientific subjects ip..y i.'"
trated, will be delivered Throughout tue jss'
The Principal deyotes his entire tine " 10,
care and instruction OF the pupils
For Terms, and other particular coLe'.'.'
Board, &c, please obtain circular ~ e.t -
to JAMES ). HALLO~ hL''
or .,a,, FrrCgs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

For Board and Tuition, (includlrg sX'fa''
For Tuition in English branchss,. ..... E.
Greek, Latin, French Stationery ans
form extra charges, for day scholars al. 10 >,
entering Tor less time than the 'e's.O.
charged for tuition at the rate OF al ao'''
quarter. OF eleven weeks. .,
For further information, see CTcl.a'' -. q,
can be obtained al the Bookstores, VI 49,.
forwarded by mail, on addressing .., f.
RICHARD l. CARNh. 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The letter Of Mr.. Davenport, in relation to
the birth place of Gen. jackson, has elected
many comments from the newspapers. The
Norfolk Argus says
During the life Of Peter P. Mayo, esq,
Of this city, that gentleman informed the
editor Of this paper, that Mr.. Hodjah Meade
told him that be was opce stopping with
Gen Jackson, in Petersburg at the tavern
afterwards kept by Powell, and became init
mate with him. Andrew Jackson there In
formed him that he was not born 10 South
Carolina, but at jennings Ordinary, MOTTO
way County. Virginia This was before
Jackson was spoken Of as President"
The Richmond Examiner says
We frankly confess, that the weight OF tes'
timopy is decidedly against such an opinion
Gea. jackson always spoke of himself az
native of the Waxhsw Settlement in South
Carolina; and as his information must have
been derived from bis mother, who lived till
near the close of the Revolutionary war, we
are bound to take it as conclusive. The old
men from ubom Col. Davenport derived hH
information, were in all human probability
mistaken as tn the identity of the CANDY
jackson" of 1868 and the ANDREW JACKSON
OF historic renown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
aug 9-eotf

DOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL F0i
ID YOUNG LADIES ALExANs RIA. VA
MISS E. TEBBS, Prmoph-Ir i, the l,,.,
of the Principal To establish III the ci'y O. 4
exandra a first class BOARDING .yD "a,
SCHOOL Tor young Ladies which sua,, posts
every advantage for the attainment OF tloIol..
and finished female education, and 10 accg1
plish that end no pains or expense w >
spared The course OF study wII be taoroa.:
and systematic, and every effort wII be maj, =
maintain high reputation, and select caarr
ter for the School Competent assistant, ~.
be employed in every department, and tue Pa
clpal will give her direct personal attention .
the mental, moral, and physical culture Of n
pupils.
The building selected is in retired az.
healthy part OF the city. IL was erec'e. y.
pressIy for use as Boarding School; '".
suited for that purpose and can accomnois'
comfortably forty boarders Gas water. a..
bells ale introduced throughout the rs'ab.'
nent
The session will begin OH the l5,a tsy o.
next September, and close the last OF June.
-REFERESCEs.
Ri. Rev. John Johns, d. d., Rev. CHARLIE b
Dana, Rev. James T. johnston, Rev D. trar'i
Sprigg, Rev. b. n. Brown, Alexandra.
MAJOR H B. Tyler, Washington cl'y.
Oscar NJ Crutehheld, Speaker OF the ho4s
OF Delegates OF Virginia.
John Seldom, esq Stafford, Va.
J. Randolph Tucker, and Na'han!s! li'
esqs., Richmond, Va.
Rev Philip Slaughter CuIpeper Couo'y' u
Hon. J. W. Tyler, WaIrenton Va.
Rev. John Towles Prince William TO, "
Robert Beverly, esq, Fauquier Co, Va
B Franklin Minor, esq Charlottesville -
g. w. Lewis, WestmoreIand, Va.
Rev b II. Phillips, Stanton, Va.
Rev o. A KinsoIying, Mdileburg Va.
The former Patrons OF the Principal.
STAUSToS, VA-"HavIng in pat ed1ra''
Miss TED, and closely observed her z"a. ~
ity, and success as teacher during t~o l''
in the Institute under my charge, ] car -
confidence recommend her School TO those 49,
are seeking for their daughters 'aorm"
grounding and The disc pine OF hn'''
home" RICHARD n. PhlILlH
PRINCIPAL OF Virginia Femar If'''.'
For Circulars containing full Par'Icu.s'
terms, &c, address Miss T.. TEBBH, A.rS1rd.'
Va. " "--so1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

NOTICE %. T. MASON wi. f'ygI.,
II SELECT SCHOOL tor BOYS IN ,. .'0' .
The seth Of .4ugu.t, on the corner o! n."' ,,.g
Columbus streets Parents wishing LIN.
their sons, are requested 10 make ea'i r. ..
ton as a limited number OF sctoisf' ~. NJ
ceived Terms varying from - - :,
quarter of eleven weeks, ACCORDING % ~"
vancement OF the pupil. aux -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

CT. JOHNS ACADEMY, ALk&ANph'a
- VA.-The Twentieth session ~. '
mence on Monday, the goth Of Angus .
continue ten months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

MRS. KINGSFORD'S SEMINAR az
M YOUNG LADIES, No 40, t. nj,
WAsHIsGroS, d. C.-Tbe exercise -
School, will BE- resumed October =" ~
Circulars, including terms, &c, &C. rs,.,s
Furnished on application 10 The a1o,s Q"
Washington, b. c, is l4-eo'Vc"
w LApIr,-ALBERT i. ba>stO..a
PRINCIPAL The next session oil 'h'' nd
will commence, September 18Th. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Principal OF Virginia FemdIr If'TI7.''
For Circulars containing foil Parncu.''
terms &c, address Miss r.. TEBBS, AlrHdraab
Va ~ .N--soI