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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
runeral of General Henderson.

Tho funeral Of the late lamented General
Archibald Henderson took place AZ ciocA
to-day. u.ors
were draped in mourning haDiiamenes, as
al,o ,rorn the various Offices within the bar
racks. .ho
Tho standards in the barracks and IN the
800. r.rI were placed ut half-mast.
ria deceased was laid out at the General $
,,,,r,.rs in a mahogany coffin, covered with
,IL. Il ,tb and mounted with silver heads,
~, The inside was lined with white satin,
and the corpse arrayed III citizens dfeSs' VIZ:
Hack cloth coat, pants, and vest.
Tnon massive silver plate was inscribed
the following:
L. 5. Marine Corps.
Born January Dist, 1883.
Died January 9th. 1889.
Arranged upon the coffin were the cap;
coat and equipments worn by the deceased
during his life the sword beng magnin-
cent weapon presented to the General while
:, colonel. bv the State of Virginia, upon the
sheath of which is the following inscription:
presented bv the State of Virginia to Col
onel Archibald Henderson, OF the Marine
Corps of the United States, in testimony OF
tho high sense entertained by his native
state Of his gallantrv and good conduct III
the capture Of the Cyanc and Levant by the
frigate Constitution on the 10Th February,
1915, and of his patriotic services generally
during the war with Great Britain. Honor
to the brave. 80
Atone o'clock. the services of the Episco-
nal church, of which the deceased was an
honorcd member. were performed over the
remains in the presence of a large number
Rev. Mr. Morsell.
The procession moved III the following or
If relatives and friends of the deceased, by the
der
Funeral escort in column of march.
Battalion of Volunteers, Colonel VIM. llic-
CIV. Staff and Marine Corps numbering l2o
rank and file. Officiating Clergyman ana
Surgeon Of the Garrison.
PAIL BEARERS.
Commodore Smith. Sur. Gen. Lawson.
Commodore McCaulcy Colonel Craig
Captain Rudd. Coiohei cooper,
Captain lngraham Colonel Larned.
W. W. Seaton, esq. I. H. fcnnail, esd
r II Smith esq Thomas Blagden, esq.
The relations of the deceased; Officers OF the Mi
li,ia: Officers of the Army officers of the Navy and
Marine Corps President of the United States. and
members of the Cabinet: distinguished citizens
Arrived at the Congressional Cemetery, the beauti-
full and impressive words of the Episcopal burial
service were read. and the coffin placed IN the
yaul,; after which military sautes were hred by
the Marine Corps and the other military companies
prescnt and the ceremonies were conciuoe".-
Washingt"n Star If yesierd"y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
The nru Gnnds Trade.

The New York Courier says iii relation to for
cgn dry goods
The importations begin to be pretty large, and
also promise to be quite as early a. usual-a
month earlier than last year-but il will he twenty
or thirty davS before there will he any general
opening of Foreign Dress Goods; and goods for
mems wear meet with demand that is as yet al
most confined to the clothiers and Il few Southern
buyers. limited principally To Marscilcs. Linens,
Cottonades. Camhricks and few fancy Cassimeres,
We are under the impression that silks are not
going to do as well heretofore. stuffed foods
are much in favor. We notice few lawns and
light English Prints offering to meet the early
Southern trade The trade in Foreign Goods is
even more buu~ant in tone and more sanguine a
regards the season about to open. than that IN
DomesticS. There is felt To he no danger whatever
of large consgnmcntS here, and the purchases
have been for cash. with great care as regards as
sortment and the want Of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

There was a large sale Of the new government
{, per cent loan At New York on Friday evening.
and another on Saturday morning both at lOit-
in ALL the sales amounted to $4,000. The loan
had ruled steadily al this price during the week,
and some holders asking fraction higher. a
large portion of this issue has been withdrawn
from the street and Is held for permanent in
yestmcnt The impression is prevalent that the
new issue about TO be made will command an average
bid of more than four per cent premium. the iea
ture Of absracting the first coupon not being view
ed with favor in the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
ARMY Orders.

The Secretary of War has made the follow
ing assignments to posto Of duty of officers
connected with the pay department OF the
Army.
Major David Hunter now in St. Louis. to
retun to Fort Lcavcnworth on being relieved
from his present post of duty.
Mallory l.. J. Bcall now IN San Antoine,
Tex. to repair to st. Louis to relieve Mayor
Hunter.
Major JAS. Longstreet to takcpost Temporal
rilv at Fort Lcaycnw"rth.
Also, of the following officers conncctcdwl:h
the engineer department.
Major Campbell Graham to be superlnten-
dent Of the corps Of Typographical engineers
now on duty in the department of Texas.
Brcvct Second Lieutenant W. II. Erhols to
duty with the corps of typographical eng-
nrcrs in the department of Texas.-HoSb
SUJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

DISTRESSING DEArm.-John W. Tatum, son
of Mr.. Henry Tatum. of Petersburg, acclden-
tally shot himself on Saturday last. He was
in the act of putting down his gun which was
charged with bird shot with his left hand,
against the wall on the side of the steps, when
the hammer of the right hand barrel struck
against the middle hoops Of Il flour barrel
standing Immediately near, the conclusion
producing an instantaneous explosion The
muzzle was about two feet from his head, ana
the entire charge entered the orbit OF his lett
eve, breaking the nasal bone, and passing
through the brain in an obliquc line to the
back part Of the head shattering the bone,
but not going through. He died in about III
minutes.
The -four inspections in Virginia, for the
three months. ending Dec. 3lst., were as fol-
lows:-Richmond, 2 2244, 432 barrels: Peters
burg, 27.1S6: Alexandria, l5,4S9: Norfolk,
1928: Falmouth, lO,O43, and Frederlcks-
burg, 1928. Total, 3Ol 1876 barrels.
Daniel X. Hamilton, q whcclwright, Al
wears Of age, of Petersburg, came TO a terri
bic end on Friday. the eth instant, by leap
ing from his room window and breaking his
neck. while under the influence Of delirum
tremens Hamilton, about four months ago
while intoxicated, stabbed negro III lhn-
widdic county, belonging to Mr.. Richardson.
The Tampa Fla Peninsuar of the 23th
ult. saws that the yellow fever made its ap-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
DIED,

Yesterday. at the residence Of his father RICH
ARD THOMAS, the only son Of Richard and Mary
Jane Rotchford. .rTs- The friends and scqusin-
tances are requested to attend the funeral at the
residence of his father. 1917 Queen street. this after
noon, at half past o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.-Fl"ur is firm, but un-
changed: Howard street and Ohio Sj.l2. No sales
reported. Wheat is nominal, none being offered.
Corn is iirm yellow 7jc. white 7oM7lc. Provi-
.ion> are dull, with declining tendency. Whis-
key is firm, at 2id2jc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

PoRK-Thc first lot of Hogs which has reached
this city for two three weeks past, was received
on Wednesday last by the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad. The lot consisted of about 600 head
There has been no variation in the price OF the
article since the market opened-Sl.5O per c"t
being still the ruling rate.-Lynchb"rg Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

NOR SALE.--A negro Man, about forty years
l. old, first rate farm hand, and no better
ploughman, wagner, cartman, or band with
horse. in the State--rather old for tho Southern
market, and will be sold bargain, for cash. or ne
gotiable paper. the owner having no further use
for him. He is Il servant of good character. APP
ply for any further information 10 ROBERT C..
BRASHEAR, esq, or Capt. GEORGE II. PAD
GETT, West End, Alexandria, where the negro
can be seen. jan at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

LNOR HIRE. for the present year, negro MAN,
Il who has been on the Potomac River, boy
and man, all his life aspilot, captain Of vessel, &c.
regarded of the best in the country, in that
capacitys honest, capable. and perfectly reliable
He has hired for several years for Sl75, and can
be hired again for that price. Any communication
left with Messrs. ROBINSON h PAYNE, Alex
andria, will reach the owner, and they can give
any farther information, they know the negro
we'll. jan SIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

OYsrERs.-Oysters have been quite scarce
for some weeks past, and Yesterday in conse-
oucnce of the freezing Of the River, prices
advanced. and 81 per bushel was demanded
for those Of inferior quality. Too dear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
FAMILY GROCERY.

FAMILY GROCERY.
40. I46 KING STREET, CORNER ST. AsAPH.
j. e. DOUGLASS,
Tor TIE LATE FIRM OF FLEMING DouGLAss,)
MOULD call the attention of his friends and
ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,
of the very best qualities which he is prepared to
SELL FOR CASH, at the very lowest rates, and
would enumerate in part tho following articles -
The finest Green and Black Teas
Choice Havana Segars
Worcestershire Sauce
John Bull do. Harvey do
Mixed English Pickles
tirkins Chow Chow Caulifower
American Pickles of different kinds
French Mustard
Pure English and American do
Tomato, Walnut and Mushroom Catsups
Brandy Pine Apple. Peaches, and Cherries
Preserved Ginger, Strawberries, Pine Apple,
and Citron
Bordeaux Olive Oil. Of the most approved
Brands
Sardines, of best brands
Cox'S Sparkling Gclatinc
Muir L Sons Edinburgh Ale
Brown Stout
Italian and American Maccaroni
Azumea. or Baking Powder
Pine Apple, English Dairy, Sapsago and prime
Eastern Cheese
Ground Ginger, Cinnamon, Alspice, Cloves,
Mace and Black and White Pepper all war
rantcd pure
Fresh Lobsers. Picked do
Best Layer and Bunch Rasins in whole, half
and quarter boxes
Citron. Currants. Pruncs, Figs, Bordeaux Al
monds English Wanuts, and Pecan Nuts
Iecker's Farina, Bakers best Chocolate and
Broma
Sperm, Chemical Sperm, and Adamantinc
Candles
CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR. in barrels and bags
of the following brands, constantly on hand, and
for sale ut lowest rates James ;. Welch's premium
patapsco and Caledonia Mills. dec l--d6m
NOTICE To WHARF BUILDERS AND
~ CONTRACTORS.-Sealed Proposals will he
received through the Post Office, addressed to
Thomas Smith, and marked Wharf Proposals.
until u o'clock. NJ. the 18th of January inst, for
the Constructing and Filling Wharf, and Dredg-
ing the Docks to he erected By the City Council of
Alexandria for the use Of the American Coal Co.
The Improvement will commence ut, and connect
with. the present solid portion of the Fish Wharf,
and will run thence north 100 feet: thence west 100
feet thence north lIJ feet; thence west 200 feet.
Connected Herewith will be Pier 81 feet wide,
running east 100 feet.
Persons desiring to contract. will bid for each
part Of the work separately; for the Wood struc-
ture complete, including all materials; tor the FILL
ing complete, and for the Dredging complete. az
cordimy 10 he piam and specifications Of the Com
nittsc which will hc shown by the Committee at
the Council Chamber. from 10 to l2 o'clock each
day. until the day aforesaid
Twenty per cent. upon the estimates Of work
done will Ice retained by the City Council until the
completion of the work. and persons contracting
will be required TO give bond, with approved Sc
cur;ty. for the fulflment of the contract and for
the completion Of the work or before the first
Of August, 1859.
THOMAS SMITH.
JOHN T. ARMSTRONG, c,,,;,,.o
A. ". EASTLACk,
JAMES ". MALLS,
jan 5--dtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
v LAND.-Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax County rendered at Its June TERM
1858, in the suit of Thomas Golfer and other, W.
p. A. Stryker and others, l shall, on Monday, me
l7h day Of January, 1852 in front Of the Court
House. sell to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF
LAND at present occupied by Augustus Rhodes
living about one and half miles north Of Fairfax
Court House, and adjoining the lands Of Charles
Sutton, Cornelius White, and others. and contain
ing 200 ACRES. This land is Of fno quality,
90. under good cultivation, and has on it new
H=; Barn. with a comfortable DWELLING, and
other buildings.
Terms Of sale, as prescribed by the decree One
tenth of the purchase money in hand, the balance
in six. twelve, and eighteen months, with interest
on the deferred payments from the day Of sale; the
title to he retained until the deferred payments are
made; tho purchaser to give bonds for the deferred
payments and the cash pay ment to be forfeited il
the purchaser fails to comply with the terms OF sale
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r
E,;rc,y Cnunty Va dee ll-cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
MARRIED,

In Washington, on Thursday evening 9th inst,
at Ackendree Chapel by Rev Dabney Ball, Mr..
JOHN B. HILL, to Miss MARY Z. BALL, both
of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

New YORK, Jan. l0.-Flou: is higher State ST..
3j@ $40: Ohio $j.5j@. 1913; Southern $5.2oCG
$40. Wheat is firm: Southern red 1900, zoe,
white ! ij Corn is higher; mixed and new Is
held at sue. Pork is heavy: old mess $500 new
$l7.37. Lard is dull at lsM lic. Whiskey is
firm at 25!O 26c Stocks are higher Virginia
6s gG2. Missouri 6's S6s. Sterling Exchange clio
s;n., 81, lOuy II, lOul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The BALL To-NIGHT.-The Odd Fellows
Ball for the benefit Of their school fund,
takes place at Sarepta Hall tonight. The
Committee have spared no pains to make
everything agreeable, and we hope the ball
will be well attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

GALE OF WINES AND LlQUoRS-0n Wei,
- nesday. the 18th instant, the undersigned will
offer for sale, the WINES and LIQUORS of New
tons Hotel. Sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock, A.
VI. c. ". WAIILES, trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

THE LECTURE To-NIGHT.-Rcv. F.. Yates
Reese is to deliver the third lecture of the
course, before the Alexandria Library Com
panv, at the Lyccum Hall, to night. The
subject will he AN Evening with the Amcrl-
can Female Poets" and we are confident
that all who attend will spend a most agree
able and profitable one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
ian lO--eodts

y
u McVeigh, Mckenzie, and Others, defendants:
In Chancery This cause coming on 10 be heard.
this 18th day of November, 1853, upon the papers
formerly read. and the report of CommlssIoncr
West Ito which report no exceptions have been
filed, and which report is in all things confirmed
il was argued by counsel--Cpon consideration
whereof the Court doth order, adjudgc ana dc
cree that unless the plaintiff, Castleman. shall pay
10 the defendant. McEeigh, within thirty days n
fer the adjournment Of this Court, the amount np-
bearing due to the said McNegh by the alternai;
statement returned with said report, to-WIt; ~;
sum of one thousand two hundred and forty-i"ur
dollars and seventy four cents, with interest there
in from the 9th Of November, 1853, until pail.
the twenty shares of Bank Stock in the procecd-
inrs mentioned be sold for cash, thirty days pre-
yious notice os the time and place Of sale having
been first given by publication in one of the news
papers printed in the city Of Alexandria, and that
Out of the proceeds Of sale the said balance due /"
the defendant, McVeigh, be first paid and the res
iduc of said sale be paid over to said CaStIenah
and his assigns: And the Court doth appoint Da-
yid Funston and 5. Ferguson Beach, Commission
crs to make said sale, who before receiving amy
monies arising thcrefrom, shall execute bond with
security. approved by the Clerk Of this Court. IN
the penalty Of two thousand dollars, conditioned
for the faithful discharge Of their dutios And me
Court doth further order, that upon the payment
by the said Casteman Of the balance aforesaid 10
the said Vim. n. McNeigh in the manner before
specified the said McEegh, shall return the sara
twenty shares of Bank Stock, and transfer inc
same to the sad Castleman or his assigns, t"geth-
cr with all dividend which have accrued. thereon
since they have been held by the said McNeigh,
and the cause is continued for further proceeding
TO be had therein. A Copy-Tcste:
ION II-cotf r. A. SINCLAIR, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

0ILS.-Just received per Schr. Arctic, full
" supply Of Winter Sperm, Solar, Tanners,
Neatsfoo., and Common Whale Oils; also, on band
Ethereal aud Campbene Oil, for sale by
JOHN LEADBKAIER son,
it mo In stAhlers old Hsi''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

BY SAMUEL J. McCORMICK--AUCTIo
DUBLIC SALE.-Will be sold at public auction.
at Bloomfield (ncar the Poor House. at u
o'clock on "Wednesday, ETH instant, HORSES,
HAY, VEGETABLES, and FARMING lMPht-
MENTS. Terms at sale.
ian lO-dts SAMUEL. A. MASTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

NENTLEMEN's sHAWLS, Family and Ser
VI wants Blankets, Comforts. Ladies' sud Gem
demons Gloves, in great variety; Black Beaver
Cloth for Closks. received BY
AN III TAYLOR / HTfCHIsON.
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1859
1870 AIM A N A
NE LIS T
PORT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. !

PORT OF ALENANDRIA-JANUA ~.
ARRIVED.
Schr Lynn Haven. Croaker, Richmond iron to
Alexandria Railroads.
MEMORANDA.
Scbrs. II, Backman. Sherman and r. r. Kan
dolnb. Hazleton. for Washington, cld al New
York. Sth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

DISSOLUTION.-Th partnership heretofore
- existing between the undersigned, under tho
firm name Of T. A. BREWIS CO., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. The business OF tho
firm will be closed up by 7. A. BREwIs.
7. A. BREWIS
Ale1'a Jan. |. lSJ9.-lm A. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

THE Misunderstanding night and ycstcr-
dav, were the coolest night and day expert
enced this winter. The mercury in the Their
momc;er yesterday morning, before day,
dropped to loo. where it stood until about II
o'clock VI. when it rose to 10, but only re-
NAMED there for short time, and again,
late in the afternoon. it sank to l2'. Hum
ting creek above and below the bridge was
frozen across, and a great quantity OF ice
was formed in the Rivcr-in some places
above the city it was frozen over, and at the
time of writing this paragraph, the appear
ances are that the navigation of the Potomac,
will cease for some time. in consequence OF
the ice. The canal was frozen hard and
fast" The steamboat George Page was UNI
able on account of the ice in the river to
make her trips to and from Washington, and
travel between the two cities was over the
Alexandria and Washington Railroad and
the Turnpike. The mail steamer from
Washington for Aqua Creek, made her regu-
lar trips. Should the weather continue Us
cold rs it was yesterday, and promised to be
last night, the owners of ice houses Will be
able to get an ample supply of ice in few
DAYS. There is fine skating on the Canal
and Hunting Greek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

ANDS FOR SALE-We have for sale nice
/ 4 little FARM of 80 ACRES, with good improve
ments. near Centreyille, Fairfax County, Va,
beautiful and healthy situation and said to be cX-
ceent soil-most of the place il now set in grass.
Also. lib ACRES finely Timbered LAND, one milo
from Fairfax Court House, and within OF mile
Of line Of the Manassas Gap Railroad. Their"
could be wood and timber enough sold of this
place TO pay more than the price asked for it.
We will sell either or both OF the above places.
on very easy terms, or will take Manassas Gap or
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bonds in pay
ment. Apply to CURSE bEoihhhH'
dec 4-eoIm Exchange Block, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

CouMrrrED.-Charlcs +. Dudley was on
Yesterday afternoon further examined before
the Mayor on the charge of setting fire TO the
house, at the south end of Laphen's Row. on
Columbus street, on Friday night last The
evidence was Of crcumstantial character,
and went to prove that the prisoner was near
the FIRE at the time Of its discovery; that he
ran down the street crying fire some time
before the flames were seen, and when asked
where it was, replied lin Laphen's Row."
that he returned TO the fire with hose ear
riage. &c. He was committed to jail to await
an examination at the February term Of the
County Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

NOTICE-I respectfully inform my friends and
~ the public, that will continue the business
lately carried on by T. A. BRgwrs Co., on my
separate account, at the "0Lp STAND" Cameron
.tre,t. oppo.ite The Market, and will always keep
a Lar &c and complete assortment of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c,
which | will sell cheap. for CASH, or 10 punetual
customers. Consigners Of COUNTRY PRODUCE
may confidently rely upon my best efforts to pro
mote their interest
no" AIN under the necessity Of saying 10 the
persons indebted to the firm of T. A. BREwls Co.,
that speedy settlements will be required III al
cases and that can open no new accounts WIN
those whose accounts are due and unsettled on tho
lst Of January. 1. A. BREW 10
ian l.
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rJNO THE FIELD OFFICERS AND COMMAN-
i nANTS NF COMPANIES OF TIE 10Th

rJNO THE FIELD OFFICERS AND COMMAN-
DANTS OF COMPANIES OF TIE l75th
REGIMENT-Y are hereby ordered to assem-
hlc at the Court House. Frjdny merit at 3! a.
ciock. =. IT,, for the purpose Of organizing Rcgi-
mental Court of Enquiry.
CHARLES +. STUART,
Commandant of the l7jth Reg't. '. NJ.
z-y- All other Commissioned Officers are invited
to attend AT the same time and place. and produce
the certificates "f their qualifications for record.
According to law ian ltd
MOUNT VERNON PAPERS. NO. {, for sale
wi n FREN'H'.S Book and Pe'iodj""' Depot.
r,ndy til, m"r"iay.-This is one of the best mum
bers of the New York Ledger ever published.
Punch. Almanac for 1859, is Il capital thing.
price BE
Brownsons Quarterly Review for January, 1850.
II cts.
Halls Journal of Health for January. Zoe.
Harpcrs Weekly. monthly part for January,
20 cents.
London Illustrated News, London Punch. Mer-
curry, Weekly Leslic'> Illustrated News. Harper
Weekly Waycrly. Post. and all the new Books.
Papers and Ma gazinc- on hand.
Almanacs Metropolitan Catholic Almanac,
Farmers. Iousckeepcrs. Pumchs Almanac. Dia-
RIGS various sizes and descriptions. Jan II