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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-19
MRS. BROOKS CHURCH,

open for Divine servce Sunday next Jan. Esd and
hereafter on the 4th Sunday Of Overy month.
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VIRGINIA..

All these Districts are contiguous. except
Beaufort and Colleton which arc contiguous. 10
each other. Three of the Virginia Counties
above named, adjoin one another also.
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ALSO

The Subscriber will always keep on hand
number of HORSES and VEHICLES, which he
will hire out at reasonable prices. Persons wish.
ing conveyance from Edeefield elsewhere have
only to leave their orders with the Subscriber.
T. j. WHITAKER.
Jan 10 If
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lstnershiD Notice..

hE unassned have this day formed Part
nv heIship IoNe Practice OF Law; and EQUI-
Ma,a A. unaer Tue and style of LAsDRux &
Mr.. MOORE will fn,sr,v ,,,ond tho corrts at
Abbevile, and will ,mnilv Trans transact all husn.ss
'e'' III OUT hanos io'at District
G. W. LANDRCM, r.
Edgefeld C. H., Jan lS.. If
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Attention, Farmers.

rTNTIE Subscriber bcgs leave to inform the Far.
i mers of this District that hc is manufactu.
ring at bis Shop p miles, from Edgcfcld Village,
the Cadcnhvad
PATENT IRON PLOUGH STOCK.
The superiority of this Plough over all others
for .ubsuilng as well as shallow culture aud li2ht
draught is frankly admitted by all persons who
nave tried it. sample may be seen at Mcssrs
Christie e. IIulbert's Store.
Price of the Stocks, IS cash. Plantation rights
may be purchased by paying one dollar for each
plough. j. 3. GRIFFIN.
Jan IL TT 2
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Gs- Colored students are now attending tho e1er-
cises Of the Yale medical school. Ahem!
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GEORGIA

The three last named Counties are conterml-
nous rice Districts and perhaps half the white
population of Glynn reside in the Town of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-19

DIR. H. PAKfR,
HAS removed his Office to one >ncrly occu.
IL pied by G. D. TILLHAS, Esq sere he will
Ike pleased to see his friends and acquaileccs.
All work entrusted to him in the DENTFRY
line will receive his prompt attention, whicie
warrants to be done in the most durable and scieI
tiic manner
tE Tn SO indebted: to him would confer an es
pecial favor by settling up.
Jan19 } If q
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EMF IRON PLOUGH STOCK.
N0TICE!

NICK CHEATHAM will stand the ensuing
IL season at IIarman Gallman's, six mil East
of Edeeficld Court House, at thirty dollars the
season, with tho privilege Of sending any other
season until Mare proves in foal.
DICK ClIEATHAM is a beautiful black colt,
four years old in May next, full fifteen hands
three inches high, and weighs about eleven hun
dred and fifty pounds. Hewas good race horse.
lie was sired by Imported Albion bis dam was by
Imported Lcviatban, grand dam by Pacoot great
grand dam by Top Gallant, great, great grand
dam by Lamplightcr, &c.
THOMAS G. BACON
January 10, 1869 IT 2
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Augusta, Jan 19
SALE AND LIVERY STABLE.

THE Subscriber resp ctfully informs the ctti-
i zens of Edgeheld and the travelling public,
that he has leased the large and commodous
STABLES AND STOCK LOTS,
Attached tn tho House recently known as the
Carolina Hotel, and is now prepared for the &C.
con,no. atiOn of
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Groceries, Confectionery, &c.
rINHE Subscriber has now in Store full assort-
i mont Of GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY,
TIN and WOOD WARE, STATIONERY, TO-
BACCO, SEGARs, &c, which he Is selling at
low prices for Cash.
W. II. HARRISON, Agent
Jan 10 If 2
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HORSES, STOCK, DC.

His personal attention will be given to the Sta
blcs, and persons leaving their Horses in his care
may rest satisfied that they will receive the best
treatment lie solicits the travelling community
to give him trial, as he desires to convince all
than it will bc to their interest to entrust their
Horses to his charge.
DROVERS can also he accommodated with the
best arranged Lots for the safe keeping of their
Stock, sc.
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Jan 10
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-29
n q LEWIS
JOY TO THE LADIES!
re- THE GOODS HAVE ARRiVED!!-E

xe> AFTER a long delay on the river the Hlk
w Fashionable Fall Goods, lItllu
@8~S have at last arrived at this port, and | "' :"
feel pleasure in being enabled to offer to the
citizens Of Shreveport and surrounding country one Of
the and largest assortmens Of Fresh Goods
brought to this market. Having been in the city OF
New York ever since May last, during which time
had ample opportunity TO watch that great mart can
insure my Goods to be Of The Very Latest Fashions,
and can sell them at the CHEAPEST PRICE.
In selecting the stock, | had an eye single to the
Ladies' Dress Goods Department,
which you will find unusually complete, embracing
Ginghams, in endless variety;
Fancy and sallet cold Delaines, Cashmeres;
English and French Merinos;
Black and Fancy Silks, in pieces and patterns;
Robes Guile; Robes Aaye
Dabaje Travers; Chall6s de Lain;
Cass de Lain; black and tig'd ALPACA;
Fine Chenille and Wooden Shaws;
Ladies' and Misses Cloaks, etc. etc.
A large assortment of Prints, Linseys, brown and
beachet Shrlings and Sheetings, Jeans Kerseys,
Lowells, Cassimeres, blue, red grey and fine white
bed Blankets and great variety Of other goods too
numerous to mention.
To the Gentlemen would mention the old pro-
verb ofalI that glitters is not gold!' So it is with
CLOTHING. 1t is not all good and well made Cloth
ing because it looks well from the distance; but come
to my store and examine for ourself, and salts
fled that you will not be deceived, as you will find
good fIaln ana Fancy clothing, made up under my
own supervision in New York, and if you buy any Of
them, you will not have to visit the tailor shop the
next day get your ripped clothing meFded; but the
best ofall is the price, which am able to put down
LOWER than any other house in town.
very large stock Of Shirts, Hats, Boots Shoes and
Fancy Goods has also arrived direct from the north
ern cities, all Of which invite attention and solicit
your patronage.
Call soon and get bargains, and hope you will
never leave dissatisfied the New York Cheap Store,
on Texas street, between Market and Edwards SITS.
oct20 NJ. LEVY.
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$50 GOO Worth OF WaChiDery.

Nov in and ready for delivery, al the short
~ est notice, comprising Eighty Steam Engines,
with their boilers and chimneys.
25 Saw Mills, including single and double circular
saw mills, with both iron and wooden frames, of
Norcross & Stearns patent
so Straub's iron frame Corn and Flour Mills
"a Newell's Cotton Screws of 6, s, 8 and II inches
diameter by IL feet long.
1000 feet Of turned and polished wrought iron Shaft
ing, with corresponding pillows blocks, hinges
couplings, and pulleys, from l8 to so inches in
diameter and u inch face.
10 Doctor Engines, of different sizes.
Steam Batteries, with tanks, pipes, cocks, &c.
Circular Saws, of all sizes, frol As to - inches in
diameter.
Draining Machines, of different sizes.
For sale on the most favorable terms.
S. H GILMAN
a6 70 Gravier street. New Orleans
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Shreveport. ia
Our Single!

rm==-=zzz THE undersigned have this day en-
SgaEzA tered into copartnership under the
lEzaEaszzSzsSeS2lzz name and style of STEWARD O.
JEWELL, at the old stand of M. F. T. Steward where
they intend to manufacture and keep hand all kinds
Of vehicles, such as CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HAChS,
Nc., and also carry on General Repairing Shop
Particular attention will be paid to the Repair Of Cur
Stages and Buggies in the way of painting, trimming
WOO and iron work.
Their prices will be in accordance with the WORE
ordered to be executed-rough and ready, or gong
right Believing as they do, that the cheapestpnce
work is not the cheapest they will urge the necessg
ct doing work we'll and receiving liberal price of Ds
same. All such work will be warranted. Such To'A
as has established prices on it will be done tor nOG
prices and no other, and done in manner that WIZ
reflect credit the workmen, as well give sasa'.
ton TO their patrons. Should rough and feaay T..
be ordered done,i no case will they be resPonsOslo
its durability. All new work warranted for one yea
They are also prepared to manufacture and IgPs
on The shortest notice every description OF hAASh9
References--J. w. Markham, A. Htchcock3, ~
J g. Battle. Shreveport June ~, leu -
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Encourage Southern Manufacturers
Wish to Put Down Northern Abolitionists!

Wish to Put Down Northern Abolitionists!
JOSEPH MCLAUGHLIN,
GA Has opened manufactoryin shreve- gSsss,
NkA@4& pert on Texas street, near Edwards, 0 w
(Sign of the Military Sadde) for the purpose OF
ufacturing every description of SaddIery and
Harness, which he will guarantee to be superior
any brought here for sale from the Abolition States
He respectfully solics share of public patronage,
feeling assured of his ability to give satisfaction.
Constantly on hand a general assortment of every
article in the Saddlery and Harness line which will
be sold low for cash, or city acceptance.
REPAIRING DONE with neatness and despatch, and
at the lowest prices. may5
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
~ 1EasrsSa The undersigned having pur-
RSEI-EA4EpTl5Ep chased this we'll known es-
EaSS~2AsNL@Q- adjustment and put it in fine
order throughout, informs his friends and the public
generally that he is prepared to accommodate them
all times with saddle horses, buggies, hacks carri-
ages etc, of the best description, and
BILE terms they can be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans. any point the river by
leaving their animals with U.S. can have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. My ostIers are expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof pledging
myself to do all in my power merit it.
iunIi A. J. HITCHCOCK
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beautiful, exceedingly" it il tie burial of chill
dren among the Mexicahs No dark procession O.
gloomy looks mark the passage to the grave; bu
dressed in its holiday attire, and garlanded with
bright fresh flowers, the little sleeper is borne to s
rest. Glad songs, and Joyful bells rung, and
lightly to festival, the gay group goes its way
Thechild is not dead, they say, but going home.
The Mexican mother, who has household treasures
laid away IN the campo santa-G0d's sacred HELD
breathes sweet faith only heard elsewhere III the
poets utterance. Ask her how many children bless
her house, and she will answer, Give; two here,
and three yonder" So,despite death and the grave,
it is yet unbroken household and the poor simple
mother ever lives inithe thought.
"Aise Misthur Jones np' asked Patander of
the porter in hotel.
NO" was the reply, twill you leave your name
with me?"
"och, and t's lave my name wild ye? houly muir
thur, do ye think I'd be afJher going home with
out manner!
An astronomer gazing at the moon, fell into
pond. chad you looked into the water" said a
cOantryman to him, "you might have seen the
moon; but, by gazing on the moon, you could never
have seen the pond"
A prisoner ii the dock, upon one occasion. was
observed to be ia tears
why do you Weepff inquired the Judge
"Ah! my lord, it was not till heard my counsels
defence, that l knew how innocent was"
The Growing Of hen indicates approaching dis
aster.
This appears to be a warning to female oratory
We submit the questionto Lucy Stone.
II don't believe it's any use this vaccinating,
said an old lady; II had child vaccinated, and 1t
fell out of the window d week after, and got killed
and died"
Il suppose, jim, thai if to jump into the
water here should find it over head and ears.
."Over your head Frank, but probably not over
Your ears!"
man of philosophical temperament resembles
cucumber-for although he may be completely cut
up, he still remains cool.
Husband, Unjust have some change to-day
''Wel stay at home and take care Of the children
that will be change enough"
II haven't another word to say, wife-I never dis
pute tn FOOLS" ''No, husband, you very sure
to agree with them"
Position is something, but not every thing. The !
eyes are in the rear of the nose but can see much
further than it can smell.
All our Arctic explorers have enjoyed one imPor
tant advantage in their deadest perls they always
kept cool.
Cork screws have sunk more people than cork jack
cts will ever keep up.
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Lexington Livery Stable.

CT ~ dgmrSgN The undersigned having bnilt
FssaagSSSH- ttF5efxT7 large brick Livery Stable,
S34A1~0aGN III on Texas Street, just above
Mai&et ST., prepared to supply thetraveHng pub
lie with horses, buggies, hacks and carriages. Horses
will be kept by the day or mont. The services of
experienced ostlers have been procured and ever,
effort will be made to give satisfaction to those who
avor us with their patronage Persons leaving their
horses with may rely upon our strict attention to
their interests Our stables will be amply supplied
with the best provender that the country or New Or
leans will afford.
Horses will be sold, or purchased on commission
March 80, 1859. POWELL & BAYLISS
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4 ysrv.

mary
Evening winds ARD YEARLY signing,
Signing DER new made grave
TO whose mournfui dirge replying,
Verdant grasses gently wave.
Evening shades ami morning sunshine,
Come and 20 above the spot;
Birds their sweetest music MARBLE,
But our Mary hebds them not!
Far away, mid leaves and blossoms,
Famed by spring times balmy breath
read the tiding-Bitler tidingsf
or the loved ono's early death,
She hath passed to yonder heaven;
Ended all her pain and tears;
God the chain Of life hath riven,
And linked it to eternal years,
Blow, We winds gentle requiem
Rise, sweet flow rets, on her tomb!
Shed your perfume DER the loved one,
Gone to wear importal bloomi
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New Music,

gA JUsr received the largest assortment ever offer
AsS ed for sale in this Market arranged for the Pr
y and Guitar, embracing Songs, Duets,
Marches, Quicksteps. Mazurkas, Polkas, Schotsches
Valves Quadres, &c. &c, with endless variety
of pieces suitable for young beginners.
ALso-The following Musical instruments:-Vio-
lins Guitars, Clariones, Accordeons, FIuteras Flutes
Flies, Flageoets, Banjos and Tamboreens, which
shall be sold low. MILLER & NORRIS,
a27 Druggists.
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IL u WI o v Al!
I'll. LINMAN,
Boot and Shoe Maker

e HAVING removed from bis old stand to Tie
ss~S-@ building recently occupied by Cook &
- Troegel, the corner of Texas and
Market Streets (adjoining Lewis Drug Store )and
ceived stock of superior Feather, Morocco. &C.,
begs to inform the citizens Of Shreveport and its vi
cinity that he is prepared to manufacture in a
superior style, out of the best MATERIAL Boots and Shoes
Of every description. Returning to my patrons many
thanks for past favors, solicit continuance IF their
confidence.
A large stock Of Boots and Shoes Of my own man
ufacture always haud travellers and strangers can
therefore be supplied at a moments notice.
Remember the store-Texas street, one door be-
low Lewis Drug Store. noy3
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Lea s. Leayitt's Patent Circular Saw Mills.

Lea q LGaVlttS Patent Circular Saw Mills,
With Norcross' Rocker Boxes, and Stearns Patent
Eccentric Head Block.
ENHlS MILL is fully one-thrd stronger both in
Il iron and wood work, and is much superior to,
and has given better satisfaction than any Circular
Mill heretofore in Norcross' patent consists in
suspending the that it can have a liberal vi
bration, and when thrown out Of line will recover it,
self by the action of the driving belt and the
men of the parts by which is sustained; while the
same time the labour has lateral play in lis boxes
and is made fit close with the shoulders to prevent
the oil from getting out while in operation, matter
OF great importancehe motion is rapid, in circu-
lar saw mills. Stearns' patent consists in enabling
one man to move the log the ways with ease and
with accuracy, thereby saving one mans wages, and
making better work than mills with the usual screw
head blocks.
twenty-five of these Mills in store ready for deliv-
cry, with Saws from AZ 70 inches in diameter; also
several Double Mills with Top Saws and full assort
Rlent OF the "Young America iron frame Mills for
sale by S. H. GILMAN,
ab 10 Gravier street. New Orleans
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REMORE NEW GOODS 81

r HAVE just returned again from the city with
4 new and handsome well selected stock Of Win
Goods, consisting in part Of Fine Fancy and Staple
Goods of every style and quality. call the attention
of the ladies in particular and request them call and
examine the goods, selected them with great care
and they cannot he surpassed in Shreveport. My
motto is small profits and quick sales. Come one,
come ALL and get bargains, as am determined not to
be undersold word to the gentlemen in regard 10
my clothing and furnishing goods--come and exam
inc the goods for yourselves, and be convinced that
they the best ever brought to this place.
dec8 w. MARKS
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J. M. DANBREUN,
RHTTTHER

Corner Stall, Geft- hand side,) Shreveport Market
Egz-rxa WILL keep constantly on hand a full assort-
VI ment of the most choice Beef, Veal, Nut
I'LL ton, Pork, etc. that can be obtained in this
section of country, which he will always sell at the
very lowest rates. and respectfully solicits share of
public patronage.
Steamboat orders for every description of Meats and
marketing filed at any hour of the day or night.
All orders left at Mr.. John Larmier's store corner
of Texas street and the Levee will be promptly at
tended to. feb24
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The fremont House.

Edwards street-Shreyeport, LOUISIANA.
AMN -, The subscriber having leased the above
fTEEzAsN well known and popular house, and
III $3.50 had it thoroughly renovated, informs
the travelling public that he is now prepared to accom-
modate guests, pedgng himself that nothing shall be
wanting on his part to give satisfaction The table
will at all times be served with every dehcacy OF the
season. prepared by experienced cooks while the ser
wants and walters are attentive and polite. The Ire
mont House being located in retired and agreeable
mart of the town. free of noise and dust, and the
same time only few steps from the centre OF busl-
ness affords unusual inducements to travellers, who
will at all times find it comfortable home. Prices
moderate. Iteb9 ,. L. DAY.
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THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

AMcN MILAN STREET. SHREVEPORT.
ID The undersigned having purchased
tE4aEk1l9L the large and convenient three story
brick building fayoraby known the public as the
Aston House, is thoroughly re-painting and hit
ting it up anew, and pledges himself to spare neither
pains nor expense to make it first class hotel and
render his guests comfortable. Z. D. POWELL,
October 6, 1858. Proprietor
The Caddo Gazette, Harrison Flag and Texas Re-
publican will copy six months and send bill to this of
So
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK O
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS!
TO Us JOUNI " 0NTeUtpUTt.
LANNA q SPOR,

To be found IN Shreveport!
LANNA & SPOR,
Texas street, between Spring and the Levee,
.s4S> HAVE just received their Spring and Sum-CR
~ nier stock, embracing the largest and 80
TX most extensive varied and complete as
sortmeEt of merchandise imported into Shreveport this
season. and which, having been purchased for cash we
are enabled to sell CHEAPER than the same articles
can be procured at any other establishment in town
The stock comprises every thing usually kept in
large establishment, and arrangements have been made
for the receipt OF fresh supplies during the summer
Among the stock will be found every descrption of
Ladies Dress Goods,
Plain, figured aud Powered bareres
Jaconel Robes Les and Tissues,
Robes Deux Jupes and English barege ducals;
CaIicoes in great yariey-some very low;
Swiss, carleton and tape musins;
Plain, printed and plaid Muslin Deaines;
French brilantine, Toile de retagne and patllas;
Lawns, gnghams, nansook and cambrics;
French and English Merinos;
Plain, fancy and stripe silks;
Chmesettes, undersleeves, collars;
Hoop skirts. in great variety.
Ladies' fine and plain handkerchiefs;
Embroideries, Of all kinds;
Superior sewing silk, thread and cotton;
Silk, merno, thread and cotton hosiery and gloves;
Denims, checks, bedticking, curtains;
Delaines, cottonades, tannes, canton flannel
D0mestics, sheeting shifting. lowes;
White and colored blankets;
A large variety Of fancy goods, ladies' trimmings,
furnishing goods, and every thing in the dry goods
line. Every description pf plantation dry goods.
CLOTHlNG-A large assortmentof light and hea-
Wy Clothing Of the best material, superior workman
ship and most fashionable styles, embracing in part
superne black and fancy cold cloth and other dress,
frock, Office ana sac coats and paetots overcoats,
blanket coats and monkey Jackets super black, plain
fancy and cold cashmere, cloth, sattnet jeans cot
tonade and every description of pantaloons; black, |
fancy and figured silk SATIN velvet, cloth, cashmere,
marseies and all other kinds Of Vests Every de-
sciption of Summer Clothing. Linen and muslin !
Shirts flannel shirts Of all kinds; hickory shirts; wool
and undershirts, drawers handkerchiefs, no.
siery gloves and every variety Of gentemen's
ing apparel and furnishing goods. Every description
of Plantation Clothing
Boots, Shoes, Brogans, Hats and Caps of every de-
scripton.
Saddlery and Harness--a large assortment.
Every description Of Groceries, Provisions, Wines,
Liquors, Cordias, Boat and Bar Stores Hardware,
Tinware, Glass, Crockery and Queensware, Wooden
Ware, Castings, Iron, Nails, Powder, Shot, Lead,
Percussion Caps, etc.
Every article enumerated above is fresh and entirely
new, and purchasers will find it to their advantage
give call Planters and country merchants
at all times have their orders filled and at prices that
defy competition.
aG LANNA & SPOR, Texas street.
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To Travellers,

M <fYWI :" TU ETdFTKTT6s
m aa ag - THE subscriber having completed his
2Ilslsgz41Isa5a new house, situated one mile from
Red River, the road leading from Shreveport to
Texas is now prepared to accommodate the wayfar-
ing public His table will be inferior to none, and the
beds are new and good His stables are provided
with the best provender and good osers His charges
will be moderate. 1t is his intention spare no pains
to accommodate his patrons, and he solics the pat
ronage of the people. jan27l ADAM BAUMAN