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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
Rheumatism
Can certainly be cured by a Prepare
ton made in Charlotte N. c.

ton made in Charlotte, N. c.
TENHE subscriber makes preparation that will cure
IL the of Rheumatism known. Having
been afflicted with the disease for long time himself,
and having been cured by this medicine he safely
recommend it to the public. Many citizens of Char
lotte, and of Mecklenburg county, testify to the
efficacy of the preparation; and all he asks of any
is to give it a trial.
aa- PRICE, 81 so per bottle.
Apply to me, address me at Charlotte N. c.
July 20, 1858. W. w. QUINN.
More Testimony
AS to the value of Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy:
CHARLOTTE, n c., Aug 10, 1858.
Mr. W. W. QUINN, Dear Sir: 1t is well known to the
citizens of Charlotte and Meckenburg county generally
that for years past have been afflicted with Rheuma-
sm in its form-so badly off that frequently for
foot. l tried all the remedies could hear of, both
North and South; of them effected anything like
permanent cure and many failed to give temporary
relief Hearing of your Rheumatic AnnilIilator a
last resort procured two three bottles, used it
cording to directions and am happy certify that in
a remarkably short time it has entirely cured me- effect
ing such thorough too, that believe there is
vestge of the disease now left in my system have
hesitation in stating that your Rheumatic Annhila-
tor is the only for rheumatism that has
come within my knowledge, and believe the only
liable offered to the public. Persons afflicted
with the painful disorder heavy debt of gratitude
for your invaluable discovery. You at liberty
this as you please. EDW'D TERRES,
Assist. Assaycr T. S. Branch Mint.
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The subscriber having purchased the Steam Flour
ing Mill in this place, is prepared to buy Wheat, for
which he will give the highest market price in cash.
Flour Bran and Meal for sale at the MILL dely-
cred wherever desired in town.
JOHN WILKES.
Charlotte, August 10, 1858. 2l-tf.
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trot Tribune Our readers will excuse the absence
correct photography and the imperfect poetic
in view of the earnestness of the writer in human
and noble cause. We hope ali concerned in churc
erection will read and profit Its philosophy admira
ble.1
A appeal for Are to the Sertant Of the old Brtc'
lneetiHOuse.
BY A CASPER.
o se1tant of the meetnouse witch sweeps
And dusts, is supposed too and makes fires
And ltes the glass; and sometimes leaves screw loose
in witch case it smells orful,-worse than amp-ile;
And wrings the Bel and toles it when men dyes
the grief of surviving pardners, and sweeps pathes
And for the servases gifts 500 per annnm,
WITCH them that thinks deer, let EN- try it;
Getin up befoar star.lite in all wethers and
kindlin fers when the wether is as cold
AS seru and like as not grean wood for kindlerS;
/ wouldn't be hired to do it for some
But O Se1tant there kermoddity
Wichs more than gold witch dOant cost nothin,
Worth more than anything exsep the Cole of.Mannl
1 mean pewer Are, sextant mean pewer Arel
Oft is plenty o dores, plenty it dOant
What on airth do dew with itself, but fys about
Scattering leavs and blon ofmens hats;
I'm short, its Jest "fre are out dOres.
But o sextant, in our church its scGrce as piety,
bank bills wen agints beg for mischuns,
Wich some say is purity often (taint nOthin to me
Wat give amt nOthin to nobody but o sextant
n shet 500 men, wimmen and children,
SPeshally the latter, mp in tite place,
Some has bad breths, none amt sweete,
Some is fevery, is scrOflus, has bad teath
But every on EN- breethes in out and out and in,
Say so times mint million and half breths our
Now how long will church full of last at that rate
ask you, say Is minus, and then watts to be did
Why then they must brethe it all over agin,
And then agin and on, till each has took it down,
At least 10 times and let it up again, and watts
The same indiyidible don't have the priyelidge
of brethen his own are, and no ones else;
Each mus take watevcr comes to him.
Osextant, dOant you no our lungs is bellusses,
To bio the fer of life. and keep it from
going out; and how beusses bio without wind,
And amt wind dreP put it to your cOnschens.
Are is the same to us milk to babies,
Or water Is to fish, pendlums to clo1-
Or roots arbs unto injun Doctor,
Or little pills unto Omepah,
Or boys to girls. Are is for us to brethe,
Wat signifies who preeches ifi cant brethe?
Watts Pol Watts POllus to sinners who are ded?
Ded for want of breth why sextant, when we dye
Its only want broth no mOra-thats all.
And now, sextant, let me beg of you
2 let a little are into church.
(Pewer is sertin proper for the pews
And do it weak days and Sundays tew-
1t amt much trOuble-only make hole
And the will cum in of itself;
lit luvs come in where it git Warmly
And o how it will rouze the people up
And sperrit up the preacher, and stop garps,
And yawns the fights efectoOal
As wind on the dry Beans the Profit tells of.
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THE CHICAGO HE1REss.-The Chicago Trib-
unc says the name of the young lady who proves
to be heir to an immense fortune is Lydia X.
SchooIey, and not Mary. Her uncle died in Eng
land, leaving an immense estate. His desfh oc-
CURED in 1890. His heirs were advertised for in
the London Times, but never appeared, and the
property went to the Crown, and has been acct
muiating ever since his death. The grandfather
of Miss Schooley came to this country wealthy,
leaving wealthy parents in the west of England
The amount of estate is not of course known, but
will probably prove splendid legacy Miss
Schooley receives the intelligence of her good for
tune in a modest and becoming manner, and con-
tinues to fulfil her duties steamstress, as If
the event was of the least Importance to her
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CHICKERING & SONS
Prize Medal Pianos

The subscriber resident of Wilmington, n c. being
agent for the above Frmthe only that has rcceiv-
ed 81 different Prize Medals at different State Fairs
invites the attention of purchasers he sells at the
Boston Cash Prices, showing IA different styles of
Pianos varying from S225 to $1,000. .r
E9l5@ Pianos tuned and repaired.
T. A. BOHNSTEDT.
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Dissolution of COpartnerSbin

TNNHE Firm of BROWN, STGTT & co. was 81
Il solved on the lst day of January, 1859, by mn
tual consent. We feel very grateful to friend, e.
their liberal patronage and hope they will confer G
same our Successors. .
1t is very important that should close m nm
business All persons owing us by Account will lr,.
call and settle immediately; and they must not eusI
any further notice from us, shall give out all ON
accounts on the first of May for collection irrespecn
of persons. If cannot get our accounts settled
Notes we intend to have them settled by Judgments
s.~a..at saa5s.'t--. r. D.. H BROWN, STlTT CO.
JAN Is, 1859, Alt
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LIFE INSURANCE

TENHE undersigned as Agent win receive appIc'c.
u for Insurance in the North Carolina Hut,aI Ta
Insurance Company. s-.. s. s.s.5..
This Company is the Oldest in the State, and,
been in successful operation for several years
rates moderate, and all losses promptly adjusd
Persons wishing to insure their own lives q,
lives of their Slaves in this Company will call =,
Office of the Agent, at the Bank of the State
Hsy- SLAVES insured for TWO-THIRDS of ha
VALUE.
G. 'uafa.ta-.g ea a. THOS. W. DEWEY, Agent
Jan'y IL, 1859. 1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

JOKE ON THE GovERNoR.-The Raleigh Giraffe
relates the following:
About twilight the other evening, just as our
Governor was passing down street to his residence
stranger rode up to the sidewalk before one Of
the stores and bawled out to His Excellency:
II say, stranger, won't you be so kind as to hold
my horse while step in here and do little ira
ding?"
"Why, my dear fellow, said bystander, "that
is Governor Ellis"
THAT? He the Governor"
"Yes"
"Well, who cares if it is? Didn't l vote for
him."
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NOTICE

a Ill persons whose Notes and Accounts are due,
IA owing the undersigned Trustee, earnestly
requested call and settle it is important that the
trust fund be marshaed at carly day possible.
Remember, indulgence cannot be giUen.
s .- W. r. MYERS, Trustee
June Is, 1853 If of Leroy Springs.
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Great Southern Remedy.
Jacobs Cordial.

11GdL SOuLn61n RSmcOys
Jacobs Cordial.
For ALL BOWEL DISEASES CHOLERA, DvsENrERy,
HGA, CHOLERA MoRBCs, BILIOUS collie, CHOLERA n
FANTUM. ALSO, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED DIS
EASES OF FEMALES, mos: especially painful menst
ton.
THE virtues ofJacobs Cordial are too well known to
require encomums.
LIST 1t the cases of Darhea
I'd 1t cures the worst forms of Dysentery,
Sd 1t cures California Mexican Diarrhea,
4th 1t relieves the severcst collie,
9th 1t cures cholera mOrbus
9th 1t cures cholera infantum,
18th 1t cures painful menstruaton.
Sth 1t relieves pain in back and lons
9th 1t counteractS nervousness and dependency,
10th 1t restores irregularities,
18th 1t diSpcls gloomy and hysterical feelings.
18th It's an admirable tonic.
Il frur short Extracts from Letters Testimonials &C.
81 have used Jacobs Cordial in my family, and have
found it a most efficient and in my judgment, yau-
able remedy Hon. HIRAM WARNER
Judge of Supreme Court Ga
sit gives pleasure in being able to recommend
Jacobs Cordial; my personal experience and the
experience of my neighbors and friends around me- is
sufficient guarantee for to believe it be all that
it purpOrts to be- viz: sovereign remedy.
WM. II. UNDERWOOD.
Formerly Judge of Superior Court Cherokee Circuit"
81 take great pleasure in recommending this nvaua-
BILE medicine to all afflicted with bowel diseases
which believe it to be sovereign ENTHUSIASTICALLY
superior to anything tried by
A. a. GArLDIxG,
Deputy G. N. of the Grand Lodge of Ca
IL have used Jacobs Cordial in my family and this
with all hear about it as remedy by those who have
tried it, induces to believe that it stands the head
of every preparation of the kind, and would
mend its in the diseases for which is compounded
MILES G. DoIBINs,
Cashier of the State Bank of Georgia, Griffin"
If there is any credbility in human testimony ia
cobs Cordial must stand preemnent above all other
preparations for the of Bowel Diseases From the
its in from all
tiers, it must be far in advance curative agent OF
most if not all other patent preparations.
A. FLEMING,
Cashier Marine and Fire Insurance Bank Griffin"
This efficient remedy is travelling into celebrity as
fast Bonaparte pushed his columns into Russia and
gaining dation wherever used"-Georgl LETTER
sonian, Nay l9h 1853.
EeA. Sold by ]. ASHUIST, Charleston. S. c. I'M
porter and Wholesale Druggist who will supply the
trade and by Druggists everywhere
Nov. 10, 1853. ly-pd
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THE LIVER .s....E.
lNVIGORATOR!
PREPARED BY DIR SANFORD
Commanded entirelV fran CHINO

rs 0 ONE nF THE BEST PuRGATIvE AND LIVER me-
DlClNES now before the public that q Cshnrfir
easier miler and eecua than medicine known
IS not only C1Hric Liver remedy acting on the
Liner TO eject its morbid then bowels
to OF that thus purposes eeu.
ally without of the painful feelings
nos OF most CdhdIics Ii strengthens
time that it and when
:. will strengthen and build with unusual rapdy.
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PROF. DE GRATH's PRACTICE.

Wilmington, Aug 81, 1858.
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BY A GASPEF

appeal for Are to the tSertant Of the old Brick
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[Pn5Iished Gy request
TO THE SEXTON.

tThe following lines appeared originally in the De-
tro Tribune Our readers will the absence of
orthogaphy and the imperfect poetic measure
in view of the of the writer in humane
and noble cause. We hope all concerned in church
erection will read and profit. Its philosophy admira
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-18
City Intelligence.

THE ARSON CASE IN TWENTY FIFTH SrREEr-IypIcrMEyr
or THE INcNpARnx.-h will be recolected that Fire
Marshal Baker last month arrested women named
Louisa Williams and Elizabeth Brown charged with will
fully setting fire TO the dwelling house OF Mr. George Dc
Frietas, No. 124 West Twenty fifth street, After tho fire
was put out some 81 500 worth of diamond eweIry
missing from the house. The Fire Marshas nvestg
showed concusvey that the firing Of the premises
done for the purpose of endeavorng TO up
the larceny, as the whole Of the stolen property
recovered by tha. officer upon their confession The
submitted TO the Grand Jury "Wednesday and
ndicmen; found against the accused parties for
tempt at arson In the 6rst degree.
FIRE BRooME SrREErTbe alarm Of ire for the Fourth
district between and O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
originated at 444 Broome street, Hls air gas light
hibton II appears that the person charge left
light burning on the machine during his absence, and
that the heat Of the flame ignted the bellows OF The
chine. When the fire discovered would have been
quickly cxtnguished had not fireman upset the appara-
tus and let the liquid flow the carpet and thus
muncate the Ere TO the The loss 70 stock and FIX
lures will be about S25-pot insured The building is
owned by Mr.. Hepburn. 1t is damaged about. $l0-no
insurance.
Trm Nsw TapxRSAux CBuRcH--The now edace at tne
corner Of Sixth and Thirty fourth street,
for the congregation formerly worshppng In the Old
Broadway Tabernacle, is nearly completed, and will be
opened for public worship in April II will seat, when
completed from fifteen hundred to wo thousand persons
CAR lrcxxsKs-The Second Avenue Railroad Company
having refused 10 comply with the late ordinance
I by the Common Council requiring the city railroad com
panies 10 take out licenses the CORPORATION Attorney in
suted suit against them, and the Court has decide
that by the terms Of their charter the company
BILE 10 pay the fee demanded.
MsnSG LADY FouSp--Mss Catherine NJ Bingham, ths
young lady who has been missing from home for the past
week, found Wednesday by officer Cushing of ths
Seventeenth ward, board canal boat in the Harlem
river, near High Bridge. She had been laboriny under
demented condition Of mind prior 10 her sudden dissp
pearance.
DEATHS ON SmpBoARp-Captain Lane OF the ship Earo.
ka which arrived at this port yesterday from ShaDeh
makes the following reportJohn Mason, seaman, Of
October 10, John Smith, seaman, Of New Yorkboth of
cholera December 2, in the Java Sea, John Mahe ws,
Charles Daniels Of New York died Of dysen,cry. March
g. Henry II. Person died after long sickness, aged 62
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Board Of COuncilneD.

THE CITY INsPECTORslIP AND THE CLEANING OF THE
STREETS, REPAIRING THE CITY HALL, ETC.
The Board met last evening-the President, Chns. G.
Cornell, presiding After the minutes Of the previous
meeting were read and approved,
Mr.. OrrARsoY offered the following preamble and
luton, which referred 10 select committee Of
three
whereas There are grave doubts as TO the legal right
Of the person claiming to be City Inspector to act in such
capacity and that in consequence Of these doubts
tractors unwilling to undertake work under his autho
ry and whereas the state Of the streets is such as to
call for immediate action; therefore,
Resolved That the Counsel the Corporation be d.
rectcd 10 apply the Legislature for the passage Of
act empowering the Common Council to authorize the
Croton Aqueduct Department to make contract for the
cleaning Of the streets the removal Of garbage ashes
and that such application to the Legislature be made i'm
mediately
STREET EycuMpeAYcRs
Contamination was received from the acting Street
Comm ssoner, in reply to resolution which he states
that be is not aware permission has been given by the
Street Department TO persons to place exhibition signs
daguerreotypes and other encumbrances on Broadway
II was referred TO the Committee Ordinances
CONCENTRATIONS IRON THE STREET COMMISSIONER
communication was also received from the same OF.
fetal replying TO resolution Of inquiry to why the
Harlem Railroad Company have not removed tue rail
furnishes copy Of letter received from the Presiden OF
the company in which he states that expense or pains
were spared by the company To keep the track pave
meDt in good order.
large number of reports Of committees and papcrs
from the Board OF Aldermen presented and accord
ing to the rules Of the Board they laid over for u.
tuIe action.
The Board concurred with the Aldermen in naming the
Is, of May 1862 day for the actual widening OF
Rcadc street to take place. also in naming the let of Nav
for the actual widening 0 Duane street to take place.
REPORT OF The SPECIAL COMMITTEE on REPAIRING CITY
The report OF the Special Committee repairing the
City Hall presented and laid They recommend
that the City Hall be forthwith repaired under the direc
ton OF the Street Commissioner by the erection OF fire
proof roof The restoration of the clock cupoa clock
and such other repairs and may be
10 put the building ORDER They recommend that the
sum Of $50 0,o00 much is necessary, be appro.
priated for the work
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ing fraternity ont in considerable numbers, and
Piled their art with some success. Several were h,w
ever, taken into custody The Deputy Superintendent Of
Police arrested In the Park, who gave his
John keenan,, while in the act OF sounding woman's
pocket. Another named Edward Gilmore, detected
by officers Denton and Ray in the act Of taking porte
monnaie from the pocket of Mrs. Lucy c. Wells Of Tren
ton N. J while landing from one Of the Fulton ferry
boats. The portemonnaie contained about &c. Both the
accused were locked mp.
The st. Paricks Society Of Brooklyn celebrated th ir
tenth anniversary at Montague Hall In the evening with
supper at which the usual round of toass drunk
and responses made.
ST. PArRIcK's DAY IN WILLIAMSBURG.
The Hibernian Benevolent Society Of Williamsburg and
Captain Kne's company of military paraded yesterday
and went 10 New York 10 take rart in the proceedings
there. The day passed of very quietly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-18
Brooklvn Citv Politics.

NOMINATION. OF AN AMERICAN TICKET.
The American City Convention met at Granada Hall, in
Myrtle avenue, last evening.
Alderman J. A. Van Brunt was selected chairman. and
j. O. Adams and Alex W. Russell secretaries. Delegates
from all the wards except the Nnt) answered TO their
names.
Some discussion took place the feasibility Of nom
mating ticket in opposition 10 tho republicans Mr. f. r.
Wood advocated the appointment Of conference com
mittee, with the view Of forming union, which was
opposed by Mr. Winchester Britton who favored straight
American ticket Mr.. Woods proposition being voted
down, ballot taken for Mayor, with the following
result
Whole number OF votes. "a
or which George Hall received. ved................3 80
'onn a Cross. IL
ballot for City Treasurer resulted as foows:--
Wnoe numoer OF votes. 40
.raw,oru ". efnth. ~
Nv W. ' ~ 49, = .; -.
for Auditor (bo'h on the Republican tckcD were nomf
mated by accamation.
The following Is the ticket as nominated
hoyoy-Gcorgo Hall.
CiD Tferi eritvcr--(rawford @. Smith, ,
COmltroTef--Wm II Lewis.
Auditor-pan lol j. Northup
committee to inform the candidates OF their non,ina
ton was appointed and The Convention adjourned 70 the
call Of the chair.
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OTHER CELEBRATIONS.

Tho anniversary was appropriately celebrated yeaer.
day by the Hbernia Benevolent Association and other be-
nevocnt societies. and by tho Shields Guard, Capt. Nc
Carly Tho societies appeared in full rcgalia with ban
ners and bands Of music. They marched through num-
Der Of Streets and the weather being exceedingly ne
large crowd followed them wherever they went The
Shields Guard proceeded 10 New York and participated In
the ceremonies Of tho day there They were dressed In
winter uniform and made creditablo appearance.
az usual on occasions OF the kind the pocket pick.
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BrnOklyn CITY News.

KILLED ny FML-Coroncr Horton held an inquest yes
erday upon the body of Thomas Lyon who died ia conso
quencc Of fracture Of the skull caused by fall while do
scending the slocr No Isl HUDSON avenue, the night
ric7ious.
Rev OVER AND KuIED.--A lio BOY, r,oied Clrior
Rnymar, YES -cc' 'ienaly over " q conutry wsggn
"a F..l5n gcnas, acsl Peri street, a. Wsdne4day 9ver-
IN, al. k.led.
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The route march then continued In ugh the west
gate up Broadway Fourteenth street, through Fo
teenih Seventh avenue, up Seventh avenue
Twenty third street, thence 10 Broadway and dowo
the Washington Monument In Union square, where taes
were dismissed.
The societies turned out In full numbers with music
elegant banners and snowy regaa. Some Of the ban
asteiuy ornamented with wreaths and appro
pirate devices On the streets along the route Of the pro-
cessou dense crowds of spectators and from the
balconies and windows of the buildings and hotels were
seen nnumerabe smug faces Of ladies' and children
ing handkercbiefs and making every conceivable demon
str alton Of joy at the celebration of the day.
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RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.


RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT sT. PATRICKS CATHEDRAL.
The anniversary Of the festival celebrated by say
ing Pontcal High Mass at st. Patricks cathedral in
Prince street. when that ednce filed by congre-
CATION Of devout worshippers. Archbishop Hughes off,
cated in person. assisted by Bishops OConnor of Pitts
burg, and Laughln Of Brooklyn, Revs NJ McCarron and
Wm Quinn, Deacons Of Honor Rev. John Barry, Deacon
Rev. j. McEvoy, Sub Deacon, and Rev. F. McNierny,
Master Of Ceremonies. The mass was conducted with
great pomp and soemnity At the close Of the Gospel
Bishop OCOnner announced tho object Of the collection
which followed to be for the relief Of the Society OF st.
was preached on "The Life and IAbors Of tho
Apostle Of Ireland"
SERMON OF BISHOP o'CoNNoR AT THE ACADEMY OF
MUSIC.
Probably occasion since the completion Of the
Academy Of Music did greater number of persons as
semble within It's walls than yesterday afternoon TO
hear the discourse delivered there by Bsnop OConnor
In his exordium the preacher referring the banners
which were entwined above his head, said:-You have
assembled in the of Ireland in a country which has
received you with generous hospitality but it is viola
ton OF the compact Of that hospitality that you should
not cease TO cherish love for the land your birth and
forefathers and to take pride in commemoratng their
Deeds The banners OF the nation which you bear to-day
are pledge Of the confidence reposed in you by your
adopted country He then proceeded, in learned and
eloquent stye TO trace the history of St. Patrick making
frequent illusions the harp and emerald banner Of
En which never failed to ca forth repeated cheers and
thunders of applause. He concluded by skeching the
history Of the Catholic church in America and audng in
tones Of regret TO the disastrous fire In Pttsburp
which reduced the Cathedral there to ashes Loud cheer
ing announced the conclusion Of the sermon.
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CORONER'S INQUEST.

The inquest upon the body of deceased commence
the Sixteenth precinct station house. Coroner OKeee
in company with his deputy, DR.. Gallagher, summoned
jury of twelve PERSONS who upon being duly sworn to
make full inquiry into the death Of Mr. Walsh answered