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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
BATTLE AT MIDDLETowN. MD,

The Fso}eruls unde,. Gen. nc (7cNon ugein re-
pulsed.
From the Richmond Enquirer of Saturday we copy
the following account of the battle at or near Middle
town, in Maryland, Sunday and Monday, Sept l4th
and 18th:
OF the many rumors current the following appears
to be the most authentic: That desperate battle was
fought on Sunday the l4th, ut Middletown, Md, be-
tween the Confederate forces under Gen II Hill and
the Yankees, $4,000 strong, commanded by Mcclellan
Gen Hill is reported TO have made three separate
acks, and each time repulSed by the superior num-
bers Of the enemy. Early the next morning (Monday)
he was reinforced by Gen Longstreet and again at
tackled the enemy and succeeded in driving him three
miles from his original position. The fight is aaid to
have been a long and bloody one and attended
with heavy loss on both sides.
Middletown is on the great Turnpike leading from
Frederick city to Cumberland, miles from the former
place in northern direction About ten miles fur
Their west the road is Boonsboro where il was
first erroneously said the fight had taken place.
Gen Hills division Sustained, ur;.I. onlI fut
antry, the attack of McCellans main force, until the
arrival of Longstreet when the enemy driven back
with great slaughter.
P S.-A gentleman who reached Richmond on Fri
day evening says it is understood that Gen Hills loss
Sunday chiefly in prisoners of whom Cobb's
brigade furnished the principal number Gen Garland
of Va, certainly killed. Gen Garnet NOT in
jured
Gen Jackson had marched from Harper's Ferry to
get in rear Of the enemy, who understood to be
retreating before Lee.
RICHMOND, Sept 2O.-Gen Jackson's official report of
the capture of I1arp+rs Ferry dated the 10TH says
yesterday God crowned our arms with another bril-
liant success, in the surrender Harpcrs Ferry of
Brig Gen White and eleven thousand troops, equal
number of small 73 pieces of artillery and about
200 wagons, in addition to other stores There is
large amount of camp and garrison equippage. Our
loss very small"
The cannon and stores captured at Harper's Ferry
have been removed There has been no fighting since
Monday. Our army is in fine spirits.
Mcclellan, with his army, WAS in our front near
Sharpsburg, and another battle expected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
COLONIES.

llJ A Mcdowell,
2iChas c Tew,
B w L DeRossett,
a Bryan Grimes,
SID. K McRae,
g Isaac E Avery.
Ed G Haywood,
siHenry NJ Shaw,
9 L S Baker,
l0J A j Bradford,
lllC Leventhorpe,
Il Benz o Wade.
Ii Alfred NJ Scales,
lair T Bennett,
~ HenIF "A DOwu,
l6 J S McElroy,
TWm F Martin,
IL Robert H Cowan
~ Sol. Williams,
20 Alfred Iverson,
u Robert F Hoke,
y James Conner,
| 23Danl H Christie
"a VIM j Clarke,
70 H NJ Rutledge,
! 26 H X Burgwynn.
| "a John r Cooke,
| " James H Lane,
! ~ Robert b Vance
! 80 Fran Nj Parker,
81 John V Jordan,
By EG J Brabble,
33 Clark NJ Avery,
"a Rich ii Riddick
80 NJ w Ransom,
81 Artillery
81 VIM NJ Barber,
80 William J Hoke
80 David Coleman,
40 Artillery
Cavalry
AZ George c Gibbs,
43 Thomas S kcnaI
A T c Singeltary.
AS Junius Daniel,
At Edward d Hall,
AZ Sion H Rogers,
AZ Robert C. Hill.
is Ste d Ramseur,
so Mars d Grafton,
81 J L Cantwell,
50 J X Marshall,
So VIM A Owens,
81 John N'imbish,
SIS John X Conally
So Paul + E'aison,
81 Arch G Goodwin,
SO John B Palmer,
So Jas D Radcliffe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

Re25"A Proclamation from Gov. Vance in regard t.
disIoyal persons, will be found in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

SrDDEy DEATH.-Mr Thos. n Spratt of this county,
WAS found dead in the between this place and
Chester, Wednesday night last. lie took supper at
Chester, and resumed his in the apparently
in good health, but in hour or two afterwards he
discovered to be dead. His money and papers
found all safe in his pockets Jury of Inquest
examined the body, and rendered verdict that death
WIS c.mscd hN some unknown CauSe-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

INPoRTANr ORDERs.-We copy from the Raleigh
papers the following orders just issued from the Adju
Generals Department The attention of Militia
officers is particularly called to the matter:
RALEIGH, September -, 1862.
l. Colonies and others in command of the militia
of North Carolina hereby ordered to bring all
liable to CONSUMPTION in their commands, and all
soldiers absent from their regiments without leave
the Camp of Instruction at Raleigh. All power
sary for the enforcing this order is hereby given
them.
H. failure refusal to comply with this order will
subject the offender to the penalties of martial
and consequent reduction to ranks.
III. The Executive through its officers having
thus undertaken collect all persons liable military
duty instead of allowing Confederate officers do so,
l. earnestly hoped that all will up promptly to
the performance of their duty.
by order Of Gov. VANCE
J. G.. MARTIN, Adj. Gen
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

In this county, the 18th inst, by David Hender-
son, Esq, Mr. Henry Lynch to Miss Laura MeGinn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
WANTED,

To purchase good MILCH COW. Apply at Rocl
Island Office to Nj j.. NhISIoN.
Sept %, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

ASSOCIATE REFORM SYNoD.--The Synod of the
Associate Reform Church of the Confederate States
held its session in this county, at Sardis Church. last
week. large number of Ministers from this and ad-
Joining States present. We have been unable to
learn any particulars of the proceedings but under
stand that the question of n union with the PreSbyte-
Church postponed for future action in
qucnce of some of the States not being represented
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
LIEUT.. Gels.
Ham A Brown,
VIM r Bynum,

Ham A Brown, IJal
VIM r Bynum, WI
Edward Savage, S.
David NJ Carter, Jal
Peter j Sinclair, Wi
Robert F Webb, Sal
Junius L Hill, Ro
William j Price ice
Jas B Gordon, in.
| Nv
VIM j Martin, Eg
Thos l. Jones, Da
Thomas Ruffin, in,
lWm MacEae, w
WIN A Stove,
John G Lamb, ITh
IThos J Purdie, Fo
wv G .Robinson,lJ :
WIN II Toon,
SANDERS Fulton,
Robert H Gray, C
r ID Johnston, IC
John L Harris, IT
S c Bryson, u
lJ S Kendall,
IR w Singeltary,IJ 10
Samuel d Lowe, w
Jas NJ Lowry, TT
james L kell, NV
Daniel G Fowle, Je
Nv 7 Williams, ID
| Re
Eli II Miller,
John G Jones, |
detached CO.
&c n Hickerson,
r + ArInii-ld, L
H H Davidson, +
detached col
detached col
John f Brown, d
VIM. G Lewis, Nv
Il l. Hargrov", &c
J Fl Morehead, IAr
VIM A jenkins, RI
G H Faribault, EJo
is HI Walkup,
Lee M McAtea 10
j A Washington G,
VIM A Allen, He
Marcus A Parks, J
il Il Morehead, ia
u CS Mcdowell, X
Alb S Galloway,
G G Luke, H
III & Jones, Jr., ia.
Profit, =
VIM S Devane, He
ii A Mcdowell, w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

n1syn Vigilance Committees have been formed in
the interior towns in Georgia. prevent the
buying up and taking away the prime necessares OF
life and requiring that all foreigners, Jew Gentle,
local or transient be required to leave said towns
The people of York, perhaps, will have to follow some
course unless they wait be starved by the
vagabond set who pay weekly visits from Columbia
and Charleston. One fellow has engaged nearly all
the butter in the District, at high price, which he
will call for stated times YOrkUiUe Enquirer.
There is general complaint in this community of the
conduct of transient traders and spectators. Con
sumers who live here find it hard matter to get any
thing because the Spectators and transient
ders, who neither do the Confederacy any
COED buy up the neccSsares of life for the sole purpose
of specializing. The patience and forbearance of
people nearly exhausted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

DEATH OF II. W. MILLER, EsQ.-In Raleigh, Oh
Wednesday last, Henry W. Miller, Esq, died after
short illness Mr. Miller of the ablest lawyers
and most gifted orators in the State. He about
40 years of age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Taken up by the subscriber living two miles east Of
Charlotte, about the 18th of August Bay MHie
supposed to be about years old, with split in the
left Ear, and Swinneyed. The have it by
paying expenses and proving property.
MARG'T ALEXANDER.
September Q, 1862. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

CONSIDERATION Charlottesville are requested to
state that ST. Peters Episcopal Church, in this place,
will be consecratcd Tuesday the Odd instant The
ceremony will begin precisely at lO2 a. NJ. The
Bishop will preach the Sermon Six eight clergy
men from distance are expected to be present
The 'Apostolic Rite of Confirmation" will be admin
stered night of the same day-service to begin at
"A O o'clock L NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

Bslg~At meeting of the Directors of the Whining
Weldon Railroad, held the 10th inst, Stephen
d. Wallace, Esq, unanimously chosen President
in place of Hon. VIM s. Ashe deceased
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

BEAT sale of sugars, molasses, teas, &C., in
Petersburg, Va last week, the Express states that
there was q considerable decline on former prices.
" O. sugar sold at 90 cents, larfed 65 molasses
81 g. to So per gallon tea 81 IS per pound. The
Express says:
'The favorable news from armies, as we'll as the
very favorable aspect of affairs for the South will no
doubt have the effect of reducing the prices Of many
articles that are held such extOrtiOnate rates
No greater satisfaction could be given the public than
to see the spectators bitten in their attempts to bite
There immense quantity of sugar in the South
West. Comparatively speaking, but little has been
DESTROYED or sent to the North-the grand depot of
demand and supply. The only difficulty in the way OF
getting it is want of ransporon. Vicksburg is ours;
Baton Rouge is ours and consequently the navigation
Of the Mississippi river between those points is ours
As grand armies the march into the richest
portion of the enemy's country, where unlimited sup
plies of the varied kind and best quality can De
obtained, transportation lines in the South Will
be encountered by government freight as TO pre-
vent the transportation Of private merchandise. we
therefore confidently expect under this view OF afalrS,
vast change COR the better in the price OF the ne ;es-
| sarieS of life
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

CONFEDERATE CoSGREss-1n the Senate on the 10Th,
Mr Hill of Ga, from the Committee the Judiciary,
reported bill declare certain persons alien enemies
The bill provides that the President shall issue his
proclamation, requiring all persons within tn" Con-
federate States who refuse to support the Government
to depart within forty days beyond the territorial
of the Confederate States and PROVIDES
that if any of said persons SHALL during the forty days.
abandon the Government of the United States ana re-
the oath of allegiance thereto, etc. he snail De
relieved of the penalties against alien enemies.
In the House, Mr. FOote introduced resolution pro-
posing to send a commissioner or commissioners 10
Washington, empowered to propose just and honora-
BILE peace. Mr. Holt of Ga, submitted substitute,
declaring the people of the Confederate states
have ardentIy desired peace from the beginning, ana
whenever the United States Government shall mani
fest like anxiety it shall be the duty of the President
to appoint commissioners to treat and negotiate with
said Government. The resolutions and substitute
were laid upon the table-yeas SO: nays &c.
In the Senate on the nth, the Exemption bill was
further considered. The clause exempting tanners,
shoe-makers millers, etc, agreed to; also, the
clause exempting Quakers and Dunkcrs, and another
exemptng physicians. The clause eXenpting Iheo-
logical students was stricken ont.
In the House, on the 9th resolution OF thanks TO
Gen. Magruder was passed.
Both Houses have adopted resolution to adjourn
on the 3Oth instant.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Dsaans - ee0Iaaupav.., a. ,

DsssAs sN6A0oaaop>vs.s N r,
ThsA1lp~lsaAesloanfR fR11b0Aa AaanecounSa
|s9SSa 'sSid. ,sS 81 tysyag, sSlssskyv fort
Wn. 9. Pss:CI sC.ys.y 2, Seth New York
/. Jsyol.ss. ss1pf.yl - - New Yssk vol
Corporal i.saS Williams, ocspsDy A, Rsckst
tic Corpora DANIEL ' 3. 1sns,i oonpsn, 1, I'D
Pepnsylvania voluntsArs, at camp. = -, - ".
b. OorporA James Sutton company B, I0th New
sGss e ,,S;s, sssssss. =, colsnsisn 81! Gs'!sSs
vclentsess, a9 Seminsfy Hospttall La. o. atre
rtIvste Dstfse' cNgHspAny az ?. az. Fsw p York
GSsssf 3 0iosslsy company d, MN rsSs.
voluntssrs, q esminary Rospitai. n rs p,7TI'
James Tillford, COMPANY I, seth New York
volanteers, st Seminary HOSPITAL. gis.s sfI
James Corey, company p. LIST Michigan, At
Es,Asa ! pInn,. servant 70 Con- Porter. a,
Henry Taylor. company o. ID Berdans Sharp.
Q Wm. stipuan, esspany H, Harris's cavalry,
~ Z Pssainstou, COMPANY @, A.hs Rhode
lslaS4 volunteers, At Eruptive HospitQ. seiHn !
Mm! Todd, company -, ID D. O. vniuntesfs,
y s'T'lhs Egbsi as:s's COMPANY s ala.ySsn.
3. Y; Roberts. Oneida IN. .'Y.,. osvsriy.' At
Columbian Collsee. .s,a7, ~ lIiig.fs e,fl (
=. p: Carroll, company O, ssth New York
y. Psttsrson. coapsuy;C. 9Th New York ar
tillery, NJ camp. W
VIM. Ewing. company h. ID Pennsylvania
9. lockwood. company G, 7.h Ma-saohur
setts volunteers, at camp. az.
John Blake. company X, lat Long Island
James Osfrsy, COMPANY O, cad New York
volunteers, At camp. i ht~tlE rHrir ;. .
Josiah Kiekle, company q, 18th New York
volunteefA, At Patent Oni6e31 ~ aNi5l r.lr I
Henry r. Waite. COMPANY B.. 9TH Vermont
volunteers, ut Seminary Hospital,
Nelson Hopkins, company E, 77th New York
volunteers, at camp. agsfTal frg8 e-s,I
Henry O'Coelo, company ], seth New York
volunteers, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. .
John Green, company B. s2d Pennsylania
volunteers, at camp. ~ -r # F8i'...
Relatives Of deceased soldiers can be fur
nished with all the Information they desire In
relation to the burial place Of their friends 80,
BY calling on J. W. Plant, Government under
taker, 4lS Seventh street, between @ and b.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
A Good Rale.

The immense pressure at our city post office,
of the nrst mails, has led to the adoption Of a
rule compelling each person inquiring for lot
tiers to walk up in line to the different win.
dows, 30 ~ 10 give every inquirer . l." fair
same time, to enable the clerks Of the otioe to
promptly and correctly attend 10 their duties.
The rule appears to meet with general acQuies.
ssosnos, although occasionally some vexation
10 experienced by Outsiders not willing to
take their turn. ".t.e ..
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Opera tions OF tho /" Picks"

A young man who gave his name as John
Edwards, was arrested on Saturday night at
the Theatre, by deteotive ofacor A. r. Allen,
Duvall OF his wallet, containing about eleven
dollars. Upon searching Edwards, ten dollars
were found upon hts person. He was commit
ted to jail for a further examination by Justice
Dom. ....... -
Margaret Price, a rather good looking Irish
nymph, was arrested on Saturday night on the
charge OF picking the pocket Of Jerry Handloy
Of $3.50. The case was one Of "love At hrs
sight" with Jerry, who became SO much fAsci
mated with the fair dausel that he oonolude(
to keep her company for the night, but before
morning he found himself minus both Maggie
and money. Maggie was committed to jail, BY
Justice Walter, for further hearing.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Tbs Chain Bridge.

Some excitement was created last week by
the discovery Of several barrels OF gunpowdsr
under the Chain Bridge, and there was y rumOr
that u slow match had been applied 70 Il, with
the intention Of destroying thss vitality import
ant structure. This story cOn6icts, however
10 the effect that the gunpowder Was placed In
that position by our troops whom thoy flrst
crossed into Virginia, for the purpose OF de-
stroying the bridge II by any untoward oircum
stance they were obliged to fall back upon the
northern shore of tho Potomac.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Horss Case.

Captain Dickinson OF tho Eighth New York
cavalry, applied 10 Justice johnson, on Satur.
day night, for United States warrant for the
apprehension OF Benjamin Burdisoh, oversser
for Mr.. H. @. willard. The captain 81 ated that
he was under marching orders for Poolesville,
Maryland, and that bis horse and equipments
we're temporarily left on the farm OF Mr.. vii.
lard, near Kalorama, and were retained by the
ovsrseer for an alleged debt contracted by
some Of his mon in the purchase Of military
boots from said Burdisoh. The Justice issued
a warrant for the apprehension Of the man and
for the recovery Of The property. 'a"".
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Installation.

Rev. Mr.. Coombs was last night installed as
pastor Of the Western Presbyterian Church,
10 this oity. with very Interesting and appro.
pirate services. In presence Of 4 large audi
fort, was deliversd ~ Rsv. DR.. Sunderland, IN
an Impressive manner. The Installing prayer
was by Rev. DR.. Dunning, of Baltimore. Rsv.
DR.. smith gave the charge TO the pastor, In a
style Of sneotionate simplicity and eS1iiDe
% thet people, full Of excellent advice. The
ssrvioSS we're listened to with . high degree Of
interest," ..r 90, -. r . = a. =.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Honor 20 the Dead. /.

We are pleased to observe that. In many Of
the enoampments around our CITY, tho troops
Of the various regiments have taken measures
TO erect tombstOnes to mark the resting places
Of their comrades. We noticed yesterday a
number of fresh graves In a 1eld. all Of which
had plain marble slabs bearing the names Of
the deceased, the date Of their death, apd the
regiments to which they belonged. .''..
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
ProsrSss OF the War.

The war between the corporation and Mr.
George G. Hathorn still continues, without
either side evinoing any disposition to sucoumb:
On Saturday, eleven more warrants were issued
by Justice Walter, and served by Onicer Pen.
corporation ordinances. We do not mean to
disparage the "pluck of Mr.. H. or the justice
of his claims in this matter, when we remark
that, so far, the corporation has rather got the
best of him.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
DIEsi PIEsii PIEsiu

~ per hundred % per hundred o. per hundred
Suffers, ATrENTioki
The attention Of Suffers and dealers generally, IL
respectfully invited to the large assortment OF
Pics. Cake, Bread, Rolls, Dsiseuit. &C.,
Kept constantly on hand and baked every day by
the undsrhSn6d. -'H
Suffers can rely on getting good Pie at tho low
price Of % Per hundred, and have them at oil times
fresh from the oven.
PEACH PIE! APPLE PIE! DRIED APPLE
PIE CRANBERRY PIE! PLUM PIE!
CURRANT PIE! PUMPKIN PIE.
The subscriber wsuld respectfully call the stten.
ton Of the public to his and while thank
ing them for the patronage already bestowed solicit
their orders, which will Do promptly tilled. n..
mi. ul f.- GEORGE SEITZ,
.... fa,sU.~.F J.. No. 38l New York avenue,
. 70 .gI. between Tenth and Eleventh strssts
Stalls 2ee and 2o7 Centre Market, and lol Northern
Liberties Market ..... feb 26-lm
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
VVhitshurst, no. asa Pens. a,

Whitshurst, No. A9A Psnn. Avsnns,
II selling original cartss do uisite photographs
mont, Butler, and others. Our likoness Of
Mcclellan 10 the latest published, and is con.
sidered the best In existence. 6ee our photo.
grahs In oil and water o0lOra. Also portraits OF
distinguished man: Attention Of military men
Ing by mail. .F de0 Is
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
LOCAE. News. = aaa
\ NV -. "a n

yearly - sAossaad ssptss n - 11ss.
ksa~ are oiroulassd among W. AoatilS popS'a-
ton svsry day, bosidss thslarse nsnSes servsd
70 regular subscr.bsss. Advertisers MN Aks
note accordingly. etg 49, aul
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Grand Larceny.

John Brady and George Douglas were taken
into oustedy on Saturday by officers Essex and
Frazier on tho charge Of stealing n gold watch,
two medaiions, and other articles OF jswelry,
from u Miss Harrison. They were committed
10 jail by Justice Walter
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Lost Child.

t,ls boy aged about 9. yssTss s,wss wss found %
ono Of the Metropolitan police Officers, and
taken To the fourth ward station house. The
little fellow states that he oame from Riggles.
vile, In the cars, with his father and mother
He 10 being taken care Of BY Oficer Grown
until his parents can bs found.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
The Fr.ne n Raintstsr,

since the destruction by Are ofths residence
of N. Mercier, the French minister, he is making
atemporary A residence at the house of Mr.. Hor-
tado, the New Granadian minister.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
Corsas, Bunisns,,, CaiSsst,ss.

Cofns, Banisns, CalSsltiss,
Chllblaans, Yrsstsd Feat Bad nais Enlargsd Joints
DIR. WHITE, suaaEoN CuIRoPopMI,
a98 PenAsylvsui Avenue, bstwesu ~ and 9th sts
Fs4--. Room No. Z, sec;nd hoof.
O6hos hours from 0 O. m. 10 D. m.
~ Calls made at private residence. whendesired
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
DIED,

On Sunday afternoon, March 9th, after a
short illness. DELos B., seoOpd son Of Col. D. B
Sacket, U. 9. Army, aged months and days
The friends Of the family are respectfully In
s 70 psI INC on assds,
afternoon, at one O'Clock. r.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10

A1speeial Attention given to our mob .
Volunteers, St the Mcclellan Photograph Gallery
and our pi1mes taken at from SO cent? to slo aud
sent free Of tfke 10 your friends at home. No $40
seventh street, between D and E. ...r
The national Republican., 1862-03-10
,Iigaaa RvSb. Ooe.ls,

\ 8Bk0VWU1 VU0Ubs
Rubber PSnohos 1ad Blaakets combined, n 50
sach. -
lndia Rsbb. Costs, white and black, $3.50 saoh.
lnd.a 1ubbse LAeQlu, u per pair. = ~
And all kinds Rubbsr Good s-includiuR Rubber
Boots and Shoes, Rabber Stopp.fs for Bottles Door
MAS Undershs stibg for Beds II ssknsss, a. &o, q
manufacturers' prices, at n A. HALLS = !
t... India Rubber Warehouse, H
'F We 0O0 FenNeylvsnia ayenSs,
dec 10-u Bet Ninth and Tenth d.
The national Republican., 1862-03-10

A0lf you w,sh % Get . good Carte de
Visetc 20 to the McClellap PhotoGr Lph and Ambro-
type Gallery, go Seventhi1ss, Of, Fdoors absve D.