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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Wanted TO Hire

A negro woman-a good cook,
washer, and ironer, who is kind
and attentive to, children-to do
the work of a small family for
1862. Persons having such an
one, who are willing to take rea-
sons,ble price, the pay to be certain
and prompt, may address Potomac,
care of Obserrer Office stating
terms, etc. The negro will not
be taken out of this county.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Old Type
NOR sale at this Ofice.
L Terms: CASH.
Notice.

TNO all whom it may concern--Notice is
i hereby given, that on the 9Th day Of
July, 1861, MATT-SMlTH, a free man of
color, in accordance with the law in such cases
made ard provided, hath fitted his petition Id
the office of the Clerk and Master Of the
Chancery Court for Lincoln county, Tenn, for
the purpose of availing himself OF the ben fit
of the law providing for tie voluntary enslaye-
ment Of free persons of color: and has DIES g
mated Robert Farquharson as his choice for a
master. L. FARQUHARS0N.
Nov. %, 1861. Cn. d "
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Going TO Kentucky

The eighth Tennessee Regiment
lCol. Fulton's, is now on its way to
Kentucky; and we understand
will pass Decherd en- route to-mor-
row (Friday) -Four companies,
among which were Capt. McKin-
ney's and Capt. Melear's formerly
Halls, Capt. Hall now being the
Surgeon of the Regiment) reached
Chattanooga several days since.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
CeIsred TabIeaux-

The colored people of Fayette-
vile, desiring to express their
sympathy with the South in the
war that is now being waged upoii
it by the Northern vandals, gave a
couple of ,tableaux exhibitions in
the basement Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church on Thursday
and Friday nights of last week,
the proceeds to be applied to sup
plying the wants of sick South
ern soldiers. The sum Melted
was forty dollars. The idea orig
mated with themselves, and the
entertainment was gotten up and
managed without the intervention
of the white folks. This incident
large lesson for Old Abe
and his satraps, if they will only
heed it: Bit will they do so?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
A few plain Facts


A few plain Facts {
We dislike to dun, and hate tf
! be dunned when we haven't the
money! Our subscribers will bear
witness that the Observer has
made its appearance every week:
with a regularity unsurpassed by
any paperin Tennessee. We have
always fulfilled our part of the
contract. Let each subscriber ask
himself if he has done SO on his
part. Our expenses have been
largely increased by the war, and
receipts diminished. We have
just ordered a lot of printing pa
per, and the price demanded is far
higher than we ever before heard
of. Ink has risen more in proper
ton. We ask each one of the
subscribers to the Obserrer who is
In arrears to read the annexed ex-
tract from the Lynchburg Virgin
ian, one of the oldest papers in
that State, and to consider it the
same as if we were stating the
case to him in proper person.
We have repeatedly urged upon
DIR patrons the necessity under
which we arc placed, TO ask set
Element Of the large amounts due
us. We have told them frankly,
that the expense of conducting a
weekly Journal, has been much
during the war; whilst
the usual source of revenue to a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
materially diminished by the ge,ie-
raj prostration of business. The
fact is obvious, and it should only
be necessary to indicate the f;itali-
ty which has attended newspapers;
to designate the number-ab0ut
Observation-Disclosures have disap-
peared, to show how oplressively !
the times bear upon this branch /
Of enterprise: 1t is next to inn
possible to buy paper at any price; |
whilst tits now Il cash article eve I
rywhere. BY great effort we have !
have kept ourselves supplied, and .
have contract that will insure us
paper as long as it can be had
anywhere; SO that we will be able /
to publish our Journal SO long as
any other shall appear, provided
we have always money to command
paner. Not only is paper higher
than formerly, bat ink is also more
than double tie former price, and
other things in proportion. And
yet, though we publish as much
matter as ever, we have not raised
our prices in any respect, either
for subscription or advertising. 1t
is needless to say, therefore, that
we are making nothing-not more
than realizing expenses. Under
these circumstances, and feeling
that we are useful in some degree
to the public, who to that extent
are laid under obligations to us,
we appeal to the public tosustain
us. We would seorn to live by |
charity. We ask no subsidies; no
aims, but simply our dues. We
make no whining appeal, hut no.
tify those who have had our pa
per for many years, without paying
Il cent tor it, that we cannot ac-
commodate them any longer with
out pay. !
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9eatts.
DIED..

In this place, "Wednesday, 4th inst, of cor
sumption, Mr.. Rom. HILL, aged about 40
years.
He was buried according 10 the Etss Of
Odd Fellowship.
In this county, Friday, 9th inst, of measles,
Mr.. HARVEY ANDERSON, son of MIR. A. l.. An
derson, aged about 8 years.
IN this county, near Boon's Hin, Friday. Goth
ult, of diptheria, WuLIAM IIEYwooD. yourg-
est child of john Ii. and Mary L. Ogesby.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
BertS-

DettS-
By far the largest Bects we have
seen this year were from the gar
den of Mrs. Z. C. Go0lytck, in this
place. They were mammoth la
deed, and bore ummistakable evil
dence of having grown in a rich
soil and been cultivated by an
experienced management. OuI
samples have been carefully taken
care of. For the kindness that
prompted their presentation, we re-
turn our sincere acknowledgements.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Rebellion

We understand THAT in "New
Boston," ard perhaps some other
portions CT Bedford bounty, The
Unionists (there are a'good many
of that class there yeti have de-
termined TO resist the drafting
PROCLAMATION of Gov. Harris
Comment ON this fact is not nee
essary-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

a Washington letter writer says
Lord Lyons recently remarked
''that there were three ports on the
coast effectually Observation-Disclosures
ington, Georgetown, and Alexan-
dria, which was the sharpest
thing that dull nObleman ever
said"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Apple Trees

Our friend ". ~ Moore, of Nor
ris' Creek, has kindly presented us
with eight two-year old Apple
Trees, of the Golden Pippin varle-
ty. We have never seen a finer
Summer apple than they produce.
Such evidences of kindness and
friendship are highly appreciated.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

Tie Yankee Asny.-The Gin
cinnati Gazette gives the num-
Der of Germans alone, exclusive
of other foreigners, in the Feder-
al army, as IS, 400.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

LIST, Kind Ct animal is given. I'D, color....
81. description. :. 4th, age. -. 9Th, posters
maine =. 9th, time and place of arreSt....
7th, valuation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

| tably lower Welepeat last weeks quotations
with the remark THAI they are barely main-
ltained, as follows: Superfne, s. 25@9oO and
Extra 9Oe@9,50 per Dbl Sacks of 50 lbs
range from 4.25@5O0.
/ The market for New Corn is very brisk,
The extremes range from 60Q8Oc per bpshel.
In consequence of the dizziness in the Flour
market, the demand for Wheat has abated
considerably, and prices have given way ~
| q l5c per bushel. Wequo:e Prime White, at
81 ,50@ 90, aud Red .4U@ l so and Medit-
! erranean l.40@ ! ,45 per bushel.
| The stock of Oats on the market is light
and the receipts have been limited. The e is
| u GOOD demand at SOC per bushel, while some
holders are demanding 60c.
There is good demand for Rye at 90c@Sl
per bushel. There is no Barley in the mar
ket, and we hear it would readily command
l 25@l. 80 per b uShel.
There is but little Bacon on the market,
and that is firmly held 23@24 for Shoulders,
25@26 for hams, q a IS for Clear Sides. AT
retail the prices are 2q3c above these figures.
OLD Lard Is quoted at 23c per 10 in bbls.
and 25la 28c in kegs. The stock, however. Is
very light. We have heard of. small sales, in
a retail way, of new Lard at Zoe per pound.
Pork is not 20 stiff this weekas last by fully
lie. Small lots have been sold for family
consumption at l2@ l3c. and we have heard
of large lots offered at considerably below
these figures.
Good fat beef cattle end ready sale at SAG
4c per h. gross. Sheep are in demand at
S2@3 per head.
The heavy decline in Coffee in New Orleans
market has caused decline of l0c per Id
here. We now quote Rio at 65@ Zoe, with
dull market.
Sugar and Moasses continue to arrive quite
freely. Wequote New Orleans Sugar at 61s
a lOc in barrels and Is Gle less in bids; Ha-
wanna White l3@l4; Loaf, Crushed aud
Powdered, Of With The stock is light, 20@
25c. MoIasses is held at 35@4 Az per gallon.
Sack Salt has declined 81 per sack and bbl
SOC per bushel fine $500 10 il 90; Coarse
Sl2 to Sl3 Per sack, and Barrel 3.5o@4 90
per bushe.
The stock of Star Candles is very much re-
duced, ana holders are demands $50 6Oc
per Id. Hard pressed Tallo~ are held at
SIG Csc.
A1I'nt:,, ca
3acon.-S,ock very light. TIE stock of
Shoulders is nearly exhausted; the few Sides
in market are held at 27@23c sale of
Ribbed sides for Government use having been
made at 28c, Hams quite scarce and high,
26@ Csc.
Lard-1s sold at 25cents. Stock limited.
Flour--Suplly good, but not quite equal to
the demand; family sells at S4@s4 25 per
hundred pounds, bnt with an advancing ten
derey consequent upon speculative demand.
Wheat Sells from wagons at 40 per
bushel.
Corn-The market is bare and the article
in request; it would bring S0Q 35c from wag-
ons.
Meal is worth s l from wagons !
. Buttcr-Very scarce and in denianG-reaI-
lily brings 30cts, from wagons.
Eggs--Find ready sale at is cents.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Newspapers

The n. o. Christian Advocate
is dead, and the Nashville Chris
tian Advocate has announced that
it will increase its subscription
price 33s percent, afternext Christ
mas.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
rs- See wAai the people, Press
ard DcGiers Snn'

Henry u. Cossar,--All the summer
have been troubled with Reaches and Mice.
l was actually ashamed of the house, fot
the Reaches were everywhere. ! purchased
a box of your Exterminator and tried il, and
IN one week there was not Roach or Mouse
in the house III -a%,
InHN II GIrENs No "a Elm Cfrnnt
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

Salt
Persons desiring TO purchase
Salt, will find supply at Fletcher
&c Sons, which they are retailing
it at the Nashville price.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
gbe Marksts --IatRst Butts
Fayetteville Prices Current.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BYR. N.WHITAKER
OBSERVER OFFICE,
Fayetteville, Deem er II. 1861.
no
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

1000 of the guns which recent
" run the blockade at Savannah,
have reached Nashville.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

a Near rag Of Temperance Lee
tu,ang.-A letter just received
from a waggish friend of ours IN
Col. Maney's Regiment, expresses
the opinion that one of the main
objects in sending the Tennessee
troops into Virginia, was to make
temperance men of them. He
says he has to walk twenty miles
once a week for quart of whis-
key. This fact of itself is big
speech on temperance-an I'M
mense volume on the beauties OF
total abstinance.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

The official accounts report an
unusual amount of sickness in the
different divisions of the Federal
Army in Missouri. Most of it is
measles and typhoid fever.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Te, ms always in Advance.

sCF In ordering be particular to write
names of subscribers. Post Office and State
d stinct md clear. Address,
HUTTON &. FRELIGH, Memphis. 7.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
Bank Note LIST :

See under our commercial head
for this valuable table, revised,
and greatly enlarged.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

We learn from the Texas Repub-
lican that out OF sixty-eight news
papers published in Texas, fully
one-half have suspended, and near
" all the others are publishing
half or quarto sheets.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
JouS B. Owens, no. "a Elm Street.
Hons. .zcepcrS-trouble with vermi,

H8OUS' .2CcPC s--IIUuVItH VIII VeInlInF
ree1 be SO no longer, If they use "CosTARs,
Exterminators. We have used it to CIR sat-
isfaetion, and il a box cos. SIS, we would have
it. We had tried poisons, but they effected
nothing; but CosTARs article knocks the
breath ont of Rats, Mice and Bed-Dugs,
quicker than we can write it. 1t is in great
demand all over the country. Medina o.
n Eegss.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12
TAX COLLECTOR.

~ We are authorized 10 announce Mr.
70. &. tS:.2-OHer candidate for Tex
Collector OF LiAcoln county, at the next March
Election
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

WOFc 'a1H ard provisions are de-
stroyed annually in Grant County by vermin,
than would pay for tons of this Rat and Insect
( Wis Herald.
Henry IL COssar--Your Exterminator
is received. used and pronounced an entire
success. We used box of It, and the way
the Rats aIs3 Mice around orr premises rails
ed Ned" that night was caution to sleepers.
Since theh no. Rat or Mouse has been heard
in kitchen or CELLAR Magregor. IoaeG) 7ime,
Have been Selling 7 our Extermi-
nator for the last year, and have found it
cure shot every time. have not known il TO
fail in Q single instance"
GEORGE Rose, Druggist, Cardiugton,O o.
We are SeI;ing--Your perpetrators
rapidly. Wherever they have been used,
Rats, Mice, Reaches, and Vermin disappear
immediately,
ECKER & SroUfFER,. Druggists, New Wind
sor, Nd.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

o. We are authorized to announce Mr.
V..a. Copeland candidate for County
Court Clerk of Lincoln county, at the next
'N NJ, El,c,io,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-12-12

American Gold 40 p Silver ..... 35@38p
The Flour market is dull and prices man
fest downward tendency, though not quota
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-25
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Another skirmish with the Rebcls-Ar-
rival OF Released Prisoners from Fort
Warren, &C., &c.

Another Sl<irmish with the RebcIs-Ar-
rival OF Released Prisoners from Fort
Warren, &C., &c.
FORTRESS MONROE Dec. %,
Via BALrIMoRK, Doc. "a, 1881.
The skrmsh yesterday a slight affair.
Two companies of the Twentieth New York regiment
started from Newport News at nine o'clock this morning.
and proceeded to Newmarket Bridge to look for man
who had been lost in the woods on the day before.
As hear, while the bridge they found them
selves surrounded by rebel cavalry and infantry, mum.
berng seven hundred men, but succeeded in cutting
their way out without loss.
Reinforcements were sent for to Camp Hamilton, and
the remainder of the regiment was sent forward.
The Naval Brigade, under command Of Colonel War
drop, also under arms and proceeded as far as
Hampton Bridge. Four companies Of cavalry also
ordered out, but their services were not required.
Six OF the Twentieth regiment were slightly wounded
Ten Of the enemy known to have been killed, and
number wounded. Seven dead bodies found this
morning; that Of officer, and taken to
Newport News He buttons lettered "a. NJ. M
perhaps the Alabama Minute Men-and his name is sup
posed TO have been John Hawkins.
1t is reported that a whole company or negroes was
engaged, and two OF known to have been
shot by them.
Gen. Mansfield and Acting Brigadier General Weber
highly compmented the troops engaged for their cool
ness and bravery.
Tho bark Island Csy arrived here last night from Bos
ton with two hundred aud forty prisoners Of
leased from Fort Warren, who to be exchanged for
an equal number Of our troops held at Richmond
The steamboat George Washington took them to Csaney
Island this afternoon under Gag Of truce
Mrs Brown, two daughters and servants OF Missouri
and Mrs ngerso Of Michigan werc also passengers for
the South.
large number Of letters and boxes Of clothing
for prisoners Of also sent The Rich
mond prisoners are expected here in day or two.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-25
imprsssivsness Of the ritual. The children sang the
different pieces with much effect.

imprsssivsness Of the ritual The children sang the
different pieces with much effect
Shortly before the close OF the service the Rev Dr.
Ogby ascended tho pulpit and delivered very interest
ing address 10 the young folk. He said that, begin
ming some years ago with something like twelve children
the Sunday scholars had gono gradually increasing.
until there upwards Of four hundred attending
the school, He encouraged the teachers 70 pssevero in
the good work and urged tho children to continue fath
ful to the advice and admontious Of their kind and
excellent teachers.
The Christmas tree under the porch s truly magnn'
cent imitation Of nature, with the exception that no
natural tree yet bore such variety OF rare and
beautiful fruit The ladies who planned and decorated
it are entitled to the highest need Of praiseMs Ogby,
the wife Of the good Doctor not being forgotten They
may rest assured that they have the and CRATE
full thanks Of the troops OF gentle creatures who
yesterday assembled around their Christmas tree to
receive the free will offerings OF love and ten
derness. Such . brilliant and splendid Christmas
tree has rarely been seon and those who sssen.
from Trinity church yesterday have really lost sight
which they cannot enjoy again till another Christmas
comes.
The distribution OF presents was very judiciousy
managed under the direction of committee Of ladies'
They consisted Of books, pums confectionery fruit and
cdda Of various kinds. The bright smiles of the chill
drcn thoy received their presents In themselves
satisfaction enough for all the efforts Of tho generous
ladies'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-25

General Sumner 10 still suffering from the effects Of
MS recent injury Dr. Triper, Nedical Director Of
Inc army Of tho Potomac, and Or. Mccormack,
visited him yesterday. slight improvement in
MS condition was observed few days SINCE stated
IN this correspondence hs requested to bo temporarily
relieved from his command. To-day his request was
granted and General Mcclellan ordered General Heint
zeman to assume command Of Gensrasumners division,
together with his own. Gen. Sumner is old and
perienced army officer and the accident which deprves
the army Of his active at this important crisis
unfortunate Gen. Heintzeman is also an experienced
officer having spent thitynve years Of his life in active
service He WAS slightly wounded in the battle Of Bull
run.
CONFEDERATION AT YORKTOWN, VA.
The gunboat Young Rover. which is stationed at the
mouth OF York river reports extensive conlagration
In yorktown about week since.
DEDICATION OF A CANVASS CHAPEL.
The chapel tent ortytwo by twenty eight feet which
was sent to the Sixteenth Massachusetts regiment by
their friends in Boston, dedicated yesterday after
noon with services in which the chapains of all denomi
nations participated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-25
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
Details of the European News
to the 9TH Of December.
The Preparations for
War IN England.
EmbarkatiOn Of Troops for Canada, and
Absence Of Popular Enthusiasm.
Effect of General Scott's Letter
In London and Paris.
JefI: Davis Message a "P0werful Aid"
to the Designs Of Great Britain in
the United States and Mexico.
NapOleOn's Policy towards
the COntending Powers.
-~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~-
English Naval endorsements for
North America and Mexico.
The Great Irish Mass Meeting i'm
Dublin,
&e., &C., 10
NapOieOn's Policy towards
the COntending Powers.
English Naval Reinforcements for
North America and Mexico.
The Great Irish Mass Meeting i'm
Dublin,
&e., &C., 10

The Cunard mail steamship America, Captain Stone,
arrived this port yesterday morning. at about half
past o'clock, from Liverpool, by way of Halifax.
She brings tho European mah Of tho 7th inst, with
files Of papers TO that date.
The America landed thirty nine passengers and f3 6oe
lad. In specie.
Her has been anticipated by her own tecgraphc
report from Halifax and the later sdvces Of the Arago
Edinburg and Persia.
The America reports:-l8th, OF Cape Race, saw the
press boat, and threw the
The very late Queenstown dispatches, per America
were not put on board the ship.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-25
THIRTY-sEVENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

Senate.
WASHINGTON Dec. "a, 1861.
EMANCIPATION SLAVES
Several petitions presented praying for the
cpaon Of the slaves of rebels without compensation
and those Of loyal masters with compensation.
Ex1RAvAcANcz YARD.
Mr.. GRIMES, rep.) Of Iowa. offered a resolution in
structing the Committee Naval Affairs inquire into
the manner in which vessels had been fitted out
He had heard runors OF great extravaganza at the navy
yards in this respect.
The resolution was agreed to.
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS
MT HALE, Tep) Of n II offered resolution calling
on the Secretary Of the Navy for list of the voun-
teers ientenants, masters, paymasters &c, in the
navy
Resolution adopted.
THE PRESS
Mr. HALE presented petition from citizens Of Boston
claiming that the freedom Of The press had been nfnged
Referred.
THE FUGITIVE LAW.
Mr.. HOwE, (rep OF Wis. gave notice that he would in
troduce bill TO amend the Fugitive Slave law.
The Senate then went into executive session.
On the opening Of the doors the Senate adjourned until
Thursday.
The Supplemental Tarin Bill.
The following a correct copy Of the Tariff bill pass
cd both houses
Bet enacted By the Senate and House Of Repressasiyes of
the United States Of America, Congress assembled
That from and after the date Of the passage OF this act
in lieu Of the duties heretofore imposed by law arti
ed and paid the goods and merchandise herein
enumerated and provided for imported from foreign
countries the following duties and rates Of duty that is
to say
Fra.-0n all teas. twenty cents per pound
Secosd.-Coflee Of all kinds, five cents pcr pound.
nsird-On ali raw sugar commonly called muscovado
or brown sugar. and sugars not advanced above No.
IL, Dutch standard, by clayng, boiling. clarifying
other process and on syrup Of sugar. Of sugar cane
and concentrated molasses concentrated meado
cents and half per pound; white and clayed sugars
when advanced beyond the raw state, above No.
l2s. Dutch standard, by clarifying or other
process and not yet refined. three cents per
pound On refined sugars, whether loaf lump
or puiverized, i've cents per pound; sugars
after being rennsd when they are nctured, coored
IN any other way aduterated and sugar candy eight
cents pee pound moasses, six cents per gaon-pro-
vded that all syrups Of sugar sugar cae
molasses or concentrated melado entered under the
name Of molasses any other hnn syrup sugar
OF sugar concentrated moasses
meado shall be liable to forfeiture the United States
and the Same shall be forfeited.