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Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-30
DIED.

At his residence near Frenchtown, in this county,
on Tuesday, July 23d, 1861 John +. Iolcomb aged
b5 years
Mr.. HolcOmb was one OF the early and honored set
tiers of Yuba county, among men, commanding
the love and respect Of all. He died, mourned not
only by his family, but by the citizens of the county
generally to whom his memory will ever be sacred.
D.. r.. 8.
Ohio papers please copy.
At Grass Valley, July 26th Elizabeth H., wife Of Jas.
8. Segui, formerly of Florida
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-30
DAILY CAMPAIGN DEMOCRAT.

We will furnish the DAILY DEMoCRAT from
this date until the returns of the Gubernatoral
Election are received on the the following terms
by Mail or Express. 90
The DEMOCRAT is the only daily paper in the
Northern or Central portion of the State, that
hoists the nominees of the Union Democratic
State Convention. By little cxertion on the
part Of our friends our circulation can be greatly
extended A. S. RANDALL Il co.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-30

The only business houses saved were Eve
d Crews, Arnold's and Gordon Co.'S
Eyerts, Wilson & Co.'S vault was found all
safe with its contents. They have moved
into Eve & Crews building, and are going Oh
with their business at usual.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-30
Meeting of the Democratic County
COMMITTEES.

The membc crs Of the Union Democratic County
Committee are notified to meet at the City Hal
building on Thursday, August 1st, at Two p. NJ.
for the transaction of business.
c. b, FOWLER. Chairman
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
General Summary.

The Union feeling is SO strong in Maryland
that it takes 81, COZ bayonets to hold 1t
The Confederate States have furnished TenheS-
see with seventeen thousand arms in addition t"
those in her own arsenal.
Encouraging reports of the crops, and espe-
cially provision crops, reach US in nearly ali our
exchanges from the Southern States.
TAXING REvEXGE.-A brother Of the lamcnted
Jackson, who was recently killed by Lincoln
cut-throats ut Alexandria, is in the neighholhood
of that city, and with his trusty rifle, Kills from
two to five of the Northern invaders daily.
PATRIOTIC WoMAN-The following is ex-
tracted from letter. received by Il Mohi.c mer-
chant from ShuLulak, Miss: " 1t is said, when
the cars left last with troops for Virginia, there
was ON one of them an old ludy irem Wayne
county with twelve Sop$. She was going with
them to act us cook and nurse.
We learn from Pensacola that the costly Dry
Dock in that barLor, has been sunk between the
Navy Yard and Fort PickcnS. The "lject in
sinking it was to preserve it from the lire OF the
enemy The harbur was alrcndy protected from
the ingress of the fleet
Lieut.. Sem,ncr has arrived in New York. lie
says Fort Pckens is imprcsnublc TO any force
that can Lc brought. The garrison numbers l."OV
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
From Charleston.

The Charleston Courier Of the %rd says Gen.
BEAuEEaAED left Richmond on Saturday morn
ing for Mauassas Junction.
The same paper publishes the appointment by
the Governor, of Col. WILMor Il. DEsAusSuKE
as Secretary of the Treasury Of the State, rice
JUDGE FRosr resigned.
CHARLESTON, May Sl.-The British schr. Eliza
and Catharine, left here this afternoon for the
bahamas. with cargo Of rice, lumber, etc. AT CT
crossing the bar she was brought to by the steam
frisate Minnesota. The Captain of the schooner
was compelled to 50 on board the Minnesota, and
and the schooner was threatened with seizure and
her papers examined.
The schooner was ordered to return and remain
in y rt until the blockade shall he discontinued
or else discharge her cargo and leave in ballast
The commander of the friSate told the captain ht
had \ d-d good MINI! 10 send shot through
his schooner
Con<ul Bunch is greatly provoked AT the outrage
or his national flag. and the community general
ly is elightcd with the result
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
For the Advertiser.

Take care of the Volunteers Families.
We honor vice-presidcn. Stephens for his re-
..oumeudation to the community 10 take care ol
The families of the volunteers. Many of these
volunteers have wives and children dependent on
their daily labor and that means "i support they
have nubly given ~! for t-e'dcieree el the stare
We hesitate not To say that citizens i men''s "ho
do not open their purses. and ad III proportion |"
their ability in supporting the families OF those
who arc yhtins their battles, are encineS "f the
country and deserve the lUathins and cXccrati"l!s
nj ali honest men. I"Lk Ut tie noble example
which s:ch men as Bruce, of l!ali:nX, and many
other Southern gentlemen ut wealth, are Settihe.
II is an example which all men OF property
will initiate if they have hearts. "r, III the absence
of the hearts are guided b. intelligent Scliishness
The war of the Revolution could never have been
achieved by the swurl alone. The open purses
of !, generous people were "the snews OF that
war Whose battles is the soldier fighting: Are
they nnv more his own than of those who REMAIN
behind +! We heard the other day Uf Il poor vol
untetr whose family had literally not half Il dol
lar to provide for their wants. Such cases hee'
only bc Known to be remc,licd. There arc hosts 0t
generous people III our community who "niy hcc'
to know that such facts exist to apply the proper
corrective. Blu, there oughttu to be no exceptions:
Every man of wealth ought To pGur "ut his money
Tor the co,rlnon cause rs freely rs others are
pouring out their blood.
Mr.. EDlruR:-I send you for publication an
extract from the Richmond Dipntrh, and hope
NIL of your EdscicldF Feaders will read and rcspod.
7 would ask if Relief Committees are estai'-
l:,l,cd in every ncighborhdod in our District: II
not, ii is time they were up and doing 50. would
also state for the information Of many in tins
community, that there is u Relief Committee. I
as ye, but few have come forward to contribute
their mites hope they are not waiting to be
called on, that would be imposing too much on the
Committee.
would state for the information of the fami-
lies of Volunteers that the Committee meets every
Mon1ay ut three o'clock ut Mr. H. I. WRIGHT ;
Office, at which time applications for relief may
be made. ERDuM otl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
W. E. CLARE. Scct'Ty.
For the Advertiser.

DARlIxcroy c. H., S. c., May alst, 1861.
Mn Dear Sir My attention has been directed
to an article in your paper of the 29th inst, enti-
tied "Heplies to Capt. MARLEY" in which find
the following:
"Thc only thing in Capt. WAELEr's article that
seems to touch them 1osrsondtiy, is the remark
respectipr the use uf ardent spirits on certain
OCCASION We trust Capt. MARLEY did not mean
to reflect upon any of the men who volunteered
for Virginia.
In this supposition you nre perfectly correct.
It affords me pleasure to be allowed this opportu-
nifty Of testfying to the gallant spirit which char
acterised those composing the lst Regiment OF ).
c. V, and to say that. SO far as my acquaintance
with them extends, the portion now in Virginia
had no supporters in this body Of high spirited,
brave and patriotic CarOlinians. The language
to which you refer was hastily penned and that
too under much excitement, and will bear con-
:truction which was never intended. Mcinbers
of my own company, visiting the main camp, re-
turned intoxicated: some of them who, but lev
hours before, were bitterly opposed to going to
Virginia. returned only procure their kllapSacks.
guns, &C. These facts, coupled with information
received, induced the language to which objection
has heen taken BY members of the Regiment.
only intended to declare, that under the exciting
influences Of liquor, some were led to do tha'
which in soberer moments their better judgment
induced them to oppose. And know that TINS
was the case in my own command. thus public
" discam any Intention to charge officers of tho
Regiment with using liquor to change the views
of their commands; or to cast any reflection upon
thos, gallant Carolinians, who, as private soldiers,
arc now enduring hardships and exposing their
lives in defence of their country upon the soil o.!
Virginia.
This disclaimer, in the face Of publication
| Just made in the Darlington Flo3,' will, think
and hope. satisfy ,huse Of the lst Regiment Of
Volunteers who have felt themselves nggricved, Of
my Willingness to do all parties full justice, and
that my appreciation Of their gallantry is too
high to permit me to make am Teileciions upon
them.
7 only regret that those of my old companions
in arms, who were offended by my language, had
not addressed me privately in the first instance,
and not have, by harsh publications, placed me
in the awkward position of one who explains III
the face Of an insult. But in matter Of this
, Kind can not be prevented from DUNG justice
TO high-toncd and chivalrous gentlemen by any
ears Of public msaprrchcnS!on.
am glad that your course, Mr.. EDITOR, llas
Slowed me the opportunity Of saying thus much
To ;he public and to my friends in Virginia.
I am, very respectfully &c.,
F.F. MARLEY.
~ pabsys in the State will Oblise me by
..on,rc +. F. ".
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SEVEN SoSs IN SERyIcE-NEe published
Yesterday, says the Lynchburg "Rcl"dHcan,'
paragraph irving an account of four widows
living in the South who had sent nineteen
sons TO fight for their country. This we
thought doing very well, but there is widow
lady in our city who We think has done better
than any other we have yet nolicel. She has
already sent seven into servlcc-some OF them
fighting now at Sewell's Poiut-somc anxious
for chances at other points, unl some ready to
reinforce them. All waiting for orders and
the old widow saws size wishes she had as
many more of the same sort-she would send
them all. With such mothers and such sons
to lend their aid, the Southern cause must
necessarily beyictorious.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

GooDs FOR THE MlLLIoS.-The popular
manufacturing establishment known as the
Beyille Factory, owned by the Messrs.
Sch.cy. near this city, is now turning out a
handsome and durable assortment of solid col.
ored and striped twilled cotton goods for SOL
diers' wear, and other purposes. 1t consists
of plain and striped goods, in fast coli rs, and
so prepared as to make them impervious to
water. Tie best Of machinery is i'll requiSi-
ton in the manufacture Of these cottonades,
and the facilities Of the proprietors for fill
ing orders are fully adequate. They have
already furnished several companies with SER
viccable uniCorms-alnong them the lndepen.
dent Blues, of this city. Knapsacks and ha:
yersacks are also made OF this cloth, and
there is no doubt they will be found to an.
swer the purpose admirably.
With their proverbial liberality and ratri.
otism. the Messrs. Schley sell their goods at
reduced prices to our volunteerS.-Aususta
Dispatch.
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mission to His viii, believing That lie orders all
things we'll, we deeply mourn the loss Of our
friend and brother soldier.
Rcsolred, That in the death Of Private hUTSoS'
the State has lost one Of its nobcst defenders and
our corps one of its most amiable and gallant
members.
Resolrcd, That in his manly bearing, cheerful
discharge of duty, and ready obedience to orders
Private Ilu7soy has left noble example to the
volunteer Soldier.
Resoired. That we wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
Resolred, That copy of these Resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased, and that they
be published in the EjgeGeld -idrertiscr.
J. II. BROOKS, CHAIRMAN.
W. T.. CLARK. Scct'Ty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

them too. And, my dear husband, should you
all 90 into battle, strike bravely for your rights,
homes aud families, but remember ever to trust
in the God of Battles, for without his aid all will
be in vain 8 $ II I should be uver-jOyed
to see you at our dear home ut any time, but as
long as affairs remain in their present condition,
feel proud to know that these most near and
,lear urto me have left their homes, wives and
children for their country's cause. : y
May you ever look to Him who doeh all things
well toguide you and may he ever protect you from
all the perils Of war.
Your ever loving and nGectionate wife.
r s
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIEIID DISTRICT,

pY W. F. DURIs0E, Esq, Ordinary Of Edge
ID field District
Whereas, Joseph IIiShtower has applied I" me
for Letters of Administration, on nl anu SinEn'ar
the goods and chatles, rights and credits OF Jus
These nrc. therefore, to cite and admonsh MI
o,a singular, the kindred and creditors of the shid
nc. In~ vei, to c aud appear he"re me, at our next
"s;n, Va Court for the said District, to he holden
VI T.I,,. feM Court House, the 18th day OF
u. I.,.r, ut TO show cause, if any, why the SAID
s%m;nistration s%m sI"t should not be grantcd ,.,,,.
Given urder my hand snd seal, tins 'lst
law or Nav, III tho year of our Lord one .hous-
"nI eight hundred and Sixty-"ne' an; III sno
eighty yer the soysFssn;y anu A"0'p'
denco o' 'A' ". Y.F.DURISOE, O.ED.
2t -
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TIE DEATH OF JAMES W. JAcEsoy.-Tl

TIE DEATH OF JAMES W. JACrSoN.-Ihe
Richmond Examiner says:
From Alexandria NE have on authentic
statement OF the facts relative to Mr.. Jack
sons death. His flag was visible from the
White House, and Liacoln had expressed
himself indignant at it. Ellsworth declared
that he would bring it back to Lincolns feet
Jackson had long determined to fight for his
flag. He had arranged swivel to sweep the
stairs, and had volcanic rifle that would fire
thirty times. II he had been aware of their
approach, be would have killed many; untor'
tunately he was asleep when Ellsworth broke
in with his villains. Awakened by the noise,
jackson seized gun and rushed up stairs
The shooting took place at the top of his
house. Ellsworth had got the flag and had it
in his arms. When he met Jackson, he ex-
claimed, g This is my trophy" jackson
cried, I" And here is mine m and throwing up
his gun shot him through the heart. The tiag
was covered with blood. jackson WAS shot
through the head by . soldier posted down
stairs. He died without. pain. The soldiers
mangled his dead body only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
For the Advertiser.
A Spirited Woman.

Mn. Eplron below you will find scrcrul cS-
tracts from private letter addressed, by lady
oc the Upper Battalion of the 9Th Regiment, "a
her husband who is Il volunteer in Col. BACON
Regiment The spirit Of faith affection and pa
,rp;.m which they breathe is worthy OF all praise
Thinking ihat these extracts may be Of interest IL
some OF your readers, offer them for publication
by the consent Of the parties. 1.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
For the Advertiser.

At y meeting of the "Bro"kx Grry"." Thursday,
18th of May, Capt. J. II. BRooks was calie! to
the chair and Lieut. W. +. CLARK appointed Sec
retary. Capt BRooEs having briefly stated tho
object of the meeting, presented the following
Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimous
ly adopted.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God, in His
infinite wisdom and power, to remove by death
from our corps Private G. W. HuTsoH. Therefore
R,~Iced, That while nc bow IN humble sub
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
CORN FOR SALE f!

vHNlE Subscriber gives notice that he his for
II sale ut his place, near Hamburg, 500 or
1000 Bushels Of WHITE CORN, in the
Eur or in Sucks. This Corn has been put up in
the Shuck, and is nice for family use.
II application he early made it can be had at
s ,un per bushel in carS ur $l,lu per busic. well
cleaned and in strong cotton cluth SACKS
should the price gu higher III Augusta will sell
fraction below that market.
IVERSON L. BROOKS.
Unmblr, June II 2J
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
LATEST N EWS.
From Yirginia--Skirmish at Fairfax
Court House &c.


RICHMOND, June !, 10 P. Ma slight skirmish
took place at Fairfas Court House this evening,
between the Federal cavalry and the Confederate
troops. Capt. MUIR, of the Virginia cavalry and
two or three others, were wounded. None killed
on our side. The Federal troops were forced t"
retreat A number of them killed and wounded,
and fifteen of their horses captured.
Nr Another Version Of the GGair:
ALExASpEl,, June l.-(yia Mobile, June B
In the attack on Fairfax Court House, this morn
ing, the only Virginian killed was Capt. Mann.
tSE1tra Billy Smith figured conspicuousy in the
fight
The Virginians rctreatcd, and were pursued by
u body Of horsemen, who succeeded in capturing
Two rt the irrrer.
The Co.Nnel commanding the Federal forces
waswounird during the engagement
II is raining here to-day. There are no appre-
ensionS of an attack from the Southern troops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
From Norfolk.

NORFOLK, May 3l.-Thc enemy has de$poiled
tress Monroe of their .uh>tantials, ami taken two
hundred OF their negroes to The fort for aboTer*.
lti< supposed that the enemy have imprisohed
fre of the white inhabitants, one of whom, aSSr.
Latimer, was being tried yesterday, for assaSgg G
and wounding Yankee officer who nsul ~. ~.
latmerS fate is not yet known. u
All is quiet here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
Rack Republican Fracas.

CnAMpEuSprEG, PgXN., June IA fracas oc-
Cured to-day in tic negro quarter Of the town.
The Black Republican troops In endcavoring to
quell this riot the part Q: teir eoorea brethr n
sh0t anu 1ti kltet Il re:r0
.[nncs, and had two of their own number killed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
st. Louis Affairs. 4

sr. LOUIS, June Capt. or Col gs-pn viii be
proceeded agains, in the Mcdonald ia. e'Ss corrns
case.
Gen. Harncy has been req owed bccyS<e he was
not sufficiently irritating to the Mssourians. The
Lincoln Administration is evidently cjndeavorng
TO excite Missouri beyond endurance. They want
an excuse to eat her up, US they have done Mary
land.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
The Acquia Creek Battle.

WtsnlSGroS, June 1.-The Confederate States
battery at Acqua creek opened fire on the Feder-
al vessels Anacosta and Freeborn yesterday, Kill
;pr n number of men on board those steamers.
The Anarosta and Frccborn are TO renew the
attack. They are only waiting on the Pawnee
which is lying further Of, waiting for transport,
with troops on board
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

MORE TnEAcnEnY IN BALrIMoRE.-On the
evening of the both inst, the federal troops
went to the cemctry in Baltimore and "eX-
cavaled" about 1 900 muskeIs and 1900 pixies
that had been buried there by the citizens to
keep them from being used for their subjuga.
ton by the tools Of the Black Republican
despot. The muskets and pixies were taken
in forty wagons to Fort McHcnry.-Rich-
mond Enquirer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

CRors IN ARHASsAs.-The Little Rock Ga
=sttc says that from all portions Of the State
-adYices in relation TO the coming crops are OF
the most promising o--'acter. The wheat
crop is the greatest in breadth and the most
superior in guilty ever yet made in the
State, and the fruit premises an abundant
Weld while the oats and corn thus far look
exceedingly well.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
Town Council Order.

nuBLIC notice is hereby given that all per-
II sous having Public Arms in their possession
are required to deposit said arms in the Store Of
L. G. BRYAN. Esq. In,en,lant. And all person:
are earnestly requested to have their premises
thurnus shly searched for such arms. This order is
made in pursuance Of apr":lamation hy the Gov
ernur BY order IF Council
w. w. ADAMS,
Clerk Of Town Council.
limo If %
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Administrators Sale.
Stale South Carolina,
EDGEFIRLD DISTRICT,
~ EQUITY.

~ EQEiTr.
I.ot Hill and others,
lanes N. Richardson and Discor'ry and
james s. GuiGnard. Ee'"l.
Exnrs, of David Richardson,
decd. and others.
1T appearing to my satisfaction h4t the Ds,cn- ,Ti
4 PENDANTS, Rhydon G. Hill, David L. Bell, Will
liam Minter and his wife Susan, Samuel Hill and
his wife Frances. and E. J. Buckmaster and his
wife Amanda. are absent from and rrsi,le beyond
tho limits of tEis State, On motiun by Mr.. W. W.
Adams, Compl. Solicitor It is ordered that The
said Defendants, do appear, within three months
from the publication hereof, and plead, answer or
Iemur to this bill or judgement will be rendered
against them pre- conie,so.
q. W. CARWILE, c.E.BD.
Mar s. 1861. aus ~
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
~ ORDINARY.

unY W. F. DURISOE, Esq, Ordinary Of Edge
I'D field District.
Whereas, John Neal has applied 10 INC
f,r Letters of Administration, on MI and singular,
,bs gnuds and chat,lcs rights and credits of Bcny
Rndie. late of the District aforesaid, deed.
These are. therefore, to cite and adlnonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the sHid
licensed. TO br un,i appear before me- ut our next
Orduurys Court for the said District, t" be holden
ot Edren.ld C. H., on the 18th dny OF June inst,
TO show cause, if any, Why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given nnder my hand und SEAL this +th day OF
Jupe. in the year of our Lord one thousand eishi
hundred and sixty-one, and in the Soth year Of
tho Sovereignty and independence Of the State Of
South Carolina.
June5 u
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Notice..

A Ill persons having demands agn;nst the Es-
"A tate OF Rosela Blalock,. dcc'd., will please
hand them in tu NE. properly attested, i,nmedi-
,tc!y. =. Il. ELALOCk, EX'or.
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NAY 2O;h, 1851.


Nm Dear oJssnt Husband =" Absent but not
forgotten" neither i.y your wife, nor our dear lit
c children who often speak ,"nr dear name IN
living accents The dear little ones seem just
now to realize your absence, and many Tines ask
in Surrowful tones F" when is Father coming home.
But I, my dear husband, have felt, and still feel
the loss of your ccmpaniunship s"rcly. mifE
YOU ut every turn, ut morning, ut noon, and nj
nght;'' especially at the hour Of twilight, the
huur we have so often spent together in sweet So
ca, converse At such times, when can not meet
your cheering smiles. and hear not your affection
ate voice, my heart grows sud, unbiGden teaTs I'LL
mine eyes and your absence seems almost int"-
cradle. But Providence hath SO dtcrecd il aud
we but, should he us cheerful as possible, and
do often feel proud consolation, in the reflection
tina. uur separation is for cur cUuntry'5 good,
have therefore euriravurerl 10 give yoa up t. Cod
and my country. relying on the justice oi cur
cause, and His gc,dueS< and mercy. having the
iait! TO believe that all will be well in the end.
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Post Office,

n ETTER POSTAGE: will be required in EF-
liz ERY INSTANCE IN ADVANCE Na
notice will hc taken Of orders to Charge Box"
4. RAMSAY, p. N.
lime | 1t 22
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is my daily prayer that peace may be made.
SO that you al may not be needed i'll Virginia.
bu, il it is necessary, 80, and rest assured that
the hearts which love you So fondly will ever be
engaged in humble prayer for our arms to be
crowEcl with victory, and your special welfare
AMI safe return home. Tell my brothers, my f"d
ouly brothers, that sisters prayers Bili attend