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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

TIE BATTLE OF GETTYsBURC-IHcy missed
JtcESoa.-A correspondent of the Raleigh Standard
gives extended account of the battle at Gettys-
burg from which condanse the following in re-
gard to the result Of the first days fight:
1--WE steadily advanced until we had driven the
cnemy's right beyond their main line, when our
gallant Brigadcr, Ramseur, seeing tho advantage
fn the face of torrent of bullets. wheeled his entire
brigade to the right, and before the Yankees could
think we were pouring rifle balls into their right
flank and rear. We had them fairly i'll pen, with
only one gap open-the turnpike thae led into Get
ty>burg-and hither they fled, we all the time pop
ping II TO them as fast could load and fire, and
into town rushed pclI NELL after them. We
captured 7,64O prisoners. while the enemy left the
fields covered with their dead, and wounded. The
enemy had fled south of the town and had taken
position on the ridge That's caused US ali after
loss. Instead Of following the enemy mp, and con-
un"'nS the fight (as old jack would have done
"| Pi'-alt was carried further than the base of
cue r"''ES new POSITION when our line was halted
io ", "@''ng for Longstreet and Hill 10
up "lS "eI"y was fatal to us. 1t is the opinion
: ''.i VIZ i'>t the golden opportunity in not
heePihS up 'He "'tack that evcniug-tbey had been
badly whipped and demoralizrI er5 = ~ bl;a;.oI
u.' We 10 aI l"Sen their position that evening
with the loss OF less than 500. It .ftorrroI SS33
US 10000, and then We could not bnIJ - Ill 80
taken 1t that evening, it is hardly noss;i1 100 Nc
how great>our victory would have been ~ - say
missed the genius OF jackson. The simplest soI5ia
IN the ranks teIt It, and results have rr,,o :.
But tmidity in the commander [Eweu that i'
stepped into the shoes of the fearless Jack SD"'
prompted delay and all night long the busy aT@S A.
tens of thousands of busy hands on that crest
out clearly on the night air, and bespoke the prepa
ton the enemy were making for the morrow. while
our troops were feasting the good things tho fee
ing inhabitants of Gettysburg had left in their omen
and deserted houses, and the sun of the ID Of uIv
rose on pillaged city, and Toasted army, on one
side, while embrasured emnenccs and frowninr
cannon arose from the forest, if by magic, in our
'front.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

The undersigned jointly, having taken out letters Of
administration the estate Of VIM Wallace deceased
hereby notify all persons indebted 10 the said de-
ceased TO make immediate settlement, and those hay-
ing claims against him TO present them within the
time prescribed this notice will be pleaded IN bar OF
their recovery. JANE A. WALLACE,
July 81, 1863 3t-pd THOS. NJ. KERNS, Admrs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

SALT.-We would impress upon our readers the
Importance Of supplying themselves with Salt now
1t is scarcely within the range of probability that
the article will be lower than it now is, while there
can be but little doubt that it must advance GREATLY
in price as the cool weather approaches, and the
season for sailing meat grows upon US. Many OF the
salt-works upon the Southern coast have been de-
stroycd by the enemy, and the chances for running
the article through the blockade are constantly
diminishing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
RECRUITS WANTED
For Co. III, 35fh Reg't N. T.. II.

The nnder.;ooed having been detailed Recruiting
Officers for CO. II, s5th Regt ~ c. T., are anxious Of
getting % or 80 good Those DESTROYS of joining
a good Company have the privilege by eonferlng
III eber Of rs at our homes in Back Creek until the
hi! of August One of as will be in Charlotte the ls
4th sth and 18th of August.
II. NJ. DIXON,
agq ,. 1868 P.B HODGES, Recruit'g o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

The undersigned expects keep constantly on hand
a supply Of good Chewing and Smoking TOBACooi
also Snuff, Writing Paper, Envelopes, Pins Needles,
old friends and customers at reasonable prices. =
II. A. HUNTER, P. NJ.
Ano 2 1868 m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

c-g'A public meeting in Sampson county, passed
the following among other resolutions:
Resolved That our confidence in the Admnistra-
item of President Davis remains undated. and he
who by word deed attempts to thwart the plans Of
carrying on this seeks to discourage the
soldier in the field the patriot at home. to the
final success of our arms and the establishment Of
our Independence, is enemy of his country and
should be treated traitor.
Resolved, Tint the course Of our respected Gov
crl.or, L. b. Vance meets with our hearty approba
ton. We honor his patriotism and zeal for the de-
fence Of our State and citizens of Sampson
county DO pledge him countenance and Jealous
support in every measure tending to the advance
ment of State and the promotion and establish
Inent Of the Southern Confcdcracy.
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Executive department ofN. Carolina,

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, (MILITIAO
Raleigh, Aug. 3, 1868. J
General ORDERS No. II
All comm uncations Military Matters intended
for His Excelency, the Governor must be written and
sent to the Adutant General, who will lay them be-
fore the Governor and return his
H. For the present, the Governor declines to issue
any exemptions from home defence duty and all app-
cations for such exemption to attention must be
forwarded through the commanding officer of the reg-
ment with his approval
By order of Gov. VANCE: K. s. TUCKER
Aug TO- 1863 ct Maj. and A. A. A. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

In this county, on the Sd inst, Mrs. Margaret Kirk
consort of the late John Kirk, aged rs years.
In Lincolnton, the 9th inst, of Hopping Cough,
aged about year.
On the battlefield at Gettysburg, on the Sd ut,
Wm L. Cochran, member Of Co. b, AID N. @. Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph reports that Gen.
Toombs, while in that city the other DAY, speaking
of the high price of provisions, remarked that
where he stopped the night before the proprietor
of the house would not allow him to settle his bill
until he about to leave alleging that provisions
might rise before morning!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
SO REWARD.

STRAYED. red and white muley COW, nearly dry
She purchased for Mr. Howell somewhere in Union
county. The above reward will be paid to any who
will take her up and return her to or inform
Aug. 3, 1863 If SAMIs J. LOWRIE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
A FAIR PROPOSITION.
Leather offered in exchange for
Hides at old Prices.

We will pay old prices for Hides and Bark In ex-
chage for Leather at old prices, will also pay
highest market price, ia cash, for Hides and Tan
Bark, at the Tan-Yard Of p. N. Brown.
July %, 1868 Im-pd J. L. BROWN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

PROMOTIONS IN n. G. TEoorS.-Major james
u. Whitson, Of Currituck has been made Lieut..
Colonel Of the 9Th Regiment N. c. Troops, vice
Hinton promoted to Colonelcy of the Goth Regiment
\. c. Troops
Captain Edward G. Yellowly, of Pitt, has been
made Major Of tho 9Th Regiment n. c. Troops vice
WhItson promoted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

SCHEDULE OF PRIcEs.-The Commissioners of
Advertisement for North Carolina have revised the
Schedule of Prices ito be paid to the owners of
property impressed for tue use of the Government.
We give below the prices which to be allowed
in this District for sixty days, dating from the
Sd of August The District is composed of the
counties of Mecklenburg, Union, Lincoln, CASTOR,
Catawba. Cabarrus, Cleaveland Caldwell, Burke,
lrede Arson, Rowan, Stanly, and other counties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

JoHNsToN's ARMY.--In a brief conversation
yesterday with distinguished nember of the
surgical department of Gen. Johnston's army, we
obtained the satisfactory and truly gratifying intel
lgence Of the healthful spirit and confidence of
the troops. The Mississippi army, when our in
formant left it for this point, was encamped at
Morton, Miss. The force under Johnston is esti-
mated at upwards of thirty five thousand men. The
atmosphere in that section of country is represent
ed as close and oppressive--but the defiant army
presents the one pleasing feature Of fine discipline
undaunted spirit and unalterable patriotism, with
undying confidence in Joe Johnston Chattanoo-
ga RcJcl, 4th iast.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
NOTICE.

As administrator of James E. Morrison, deceased, |
will sell on Tuesday the 18th inst on the premises
about 500 acres Land belonging to the estate OF said
deceased ana lying miles east of Charlotte, on the
headwaters of WalpinS Greek.
Ang 10 1s63 ct WM MAXWELL, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

i'RoMoTEp.-We learn (says the Richmond En-
quircr) that Col. Lawrence Baker, who was in COM
mand ofour forces in the fight Brandy Station
the 3lst ut., has been appointed Il Brigader
General Col. Baker appointed i'll 1861 Lieut.
Colonel of the 1st N. c. Cavalry Regiment then
commanded by Col. Robt. Ransom, and upon the
appointment of the latter to. BrigadicrG eneral, he
became Colonel of the LIST. He has seen hard ser
vice, and his regiment has well sustained itself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
l6J Bales OF Cotton for sale

At the market price. provided can fad purchaser
who will take it two three years credit, with in
terest from date, and give Note with approved Sc
curity for the same. ,
D.. \. CONVICTION.
Monroe n c., Aug. 10, 1868 6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

OAMP HOLMES, July 25th, 1868.
The following Notice hereby published for the in
formation of all concerned.
BY order of Col. PETER MALLETT,
Comdt of Conscripis for N. @.
j. w. MALLErT, Adjt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

EE@'Tho following officers from this State, captured
at Gettysburg, have been sent to Johnstons Island
Lake Erie: Ainjor'C. c. Blocknal 23d Rcg't; 1t.
W. w. Nolan, 18th Rcgt; 1t. L. c. Gentry, Doth
R"g't; and LieuJs. James Mole and \. McFayden,
ODD Rcg't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

REsIGNATIoN OF GEN. PRCE.-Tho Montgomery
Mail of the lst inst, says Gen. Price has resigned
his command ard retired from the army in Arkan-
in consequence OF being placed i'll position
subordinate to Gen. Holmes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

s5~The Richmond Sentinel says that
it ascertaned in Richmond by the authorities
that the appointment of Major Bradford as Suporn
tcndrt of the collection of the Tax in Kind iii this
State objectionable, the .'Governor of North
Carolina written to. and asked to. name a man
who would be acccptable."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

MUST HAVE THEM.-Speculators, ezempts and
those who lavotbought substitutes generally in
favor of peace whenever and wherever they think
there is chance of getting them in the camp. The
following from the Chattanooga Rebel will apply
very we'll elsewhere:
The country, which always had right has now
a need for every true and loyal man. No one can
doubt that the Confederacy has within itself ample
means Of realizing the objects it set out to achieve
if properly developed. We gr;eve to say that there
are those here, c!sewhere-but especially in sec
Tons where the pressure Of Var has been less violent
who have beenso long used't to regard their ez-
emption from service perpetual! Legacy survv-
ing the ravages of time, that they have become en-
cGusted in their own idlcness. sloth and pride. Ma
ny of these have gotten seriously to believe that
call upon them is an enoroaohmcnt upon some spe-
cia prerogative vested in them, and abundantly
moved with lofty swell of indignation. These
mock patriots for the MOST part, speculative
philosophers upon the laws of trade, blockade and
war, and practical spectators upon the needs OF
their ft@ow men. Each embraces one of the hun
dred aud thirty-three thousand exempts by substi-
tuition recorded at Richmond and well they can af-
l"fo to remain so at whatever cost required. But
,'e time has come when substitution mast go by the
| BOARD. vi the number above named, we venture
10 assert that at least three fourths daily opera
TORS on the Ntals of the land, and the idea of such
persons successfully Sinking the perils which are
houfy spread before worthier men, is absurd in the
extreme
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

Gzy=lVo invite special attention 20 me Address or
President Davis TO the Soldiers absent Ifom their
posts of duty; also to the Order OF Col. Mallett
accompanying it. Also to Order No. IL from the
Aduant Generals office relative to exemptions &c:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
CONSCRIPT OFFICE, J
CAMP HOLINESS, August 5, 1868.

CAMP HOLMES, August 5, 1863.
General Orders, No. II.
In accordance with the above proclamation of amnes
t. and pardon by the President earnest invitation
IS extended to all persons absent without leave from
the army. to report themselves at the Camp of Insruc
t0ns Immediately. to be forwarded their regiments
All good citizens instructed every means in
their power to prevail upon persons of the named
to return to their duty They will be we'll treated and
past offences forgotten. Transportation will be fur
niShed to their commands.
But it must be distinctly understood that after the
expiration of the time set by the President the ost
vigorous measures in the power Of the Government
will be instituted for the arrest and punishment of all
absent from their commands without leaves None
need expect 20 e7ade longer the service which the7
justly owe to their country Let them report once
to thcir Militia officers to be seut to camp, in
person without delay.
II A Camp Of Instruction will be opened at "Camp
Vance, near Morganton, the 10th of August. All
persons subject CONSUMPTION in the 9th and 10th
Districts will report ito Capt. James G. McTae, Com
manding Camp Vance.
COL PETER MALLETT,
ConAnandant of Conscripts for N. C.
J. ". MALLETr, -Adjutant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

Tur NEws.-Our army under Lee is in position
-, the south bank of the Rappahannock' and from
,noson+ indications it is not improbable that the
trial Of strength between the two armies will
r. ~1oce ON the old batte-f field of December last,
,nor Fredericksburg; but at present everything is
quiet in that vicinity.
The enemy again occupy Winchester, Va, with
q large force.
Tbc enemy near Charleston fire an occasional shot
1 roroe but make no decisive demonstration
Nothinc of Importance from the armies in the
South and West.
Iro Wilmington Journal has reason to believe
4.o+ an extensive raid is preparing to issue from
Newborn to devastate the eastern portion OF the
State. .--
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

Major James S. Hines, of New Hanover, lst
Regiment \. C. Troops, has resigned ON account Of
disability.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

New ORLEANs.-From some of our sick and
wounded prisoners who were sent out from Vicks-
burg the Atlanta Appeal learns that strong Sc
cession feeling prevails among the people of that
city. The ladies were particularly active and fear
less in their attentions to our sick prisoners, aud
in many houses the Confederate flag was waved by
fair hands as the procession passed through the
streets. Business is excessively dull, and not a
pound of produce was to be found on the levee.
The Observation-Disclosures are in constant expecta-
ton Of an outbreak among the people, and strin-
gent order has been issued forbidding all assem-
blages in the city, except for public worship un-
der regular commissioned priest. No more than
three persons allowed to congfegate together
the Streets and wherever more than that number
are found, they arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

THE FLORIDA AND THE Ericsson fol-
lowing incident of refusal-to show fight by Uni
ted States war vessel isgiven by one of the crew
of the Florida, and published in the Augusta
Chronicle and Sentinel
The brig w. B. Nash and schooner Rienz were
destroyed under the very nose of United States
vessel, which was sent out to capture the
Florida This vessel was the Ericsson, carrying
ten guns and $40 men The Florida has an equal
armament, but crew of only l25 men. The FIor-
da was sailing under the British flag when the
Ericsson made chase Being short of coal, she
could not make steam enough to run away, and
thereupon hauled down the red cross of ST. George,
hoisted the stars. and bars and gave the Yankee a
5roadside. This was more than the Ericsson could
stand, she Immediately showed her stern AID a
straight wake, while the Florida at bore away
for the two vessels aforesaid, and captured them
while the Ericsson was yet in sight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

The CARTEL REsUMED-The Yankees sent
us 100 wounded and sick soldiers on Saturday, and
we sent them on yesterday like number Of sick
Yankees. We presume the arrangements for car
rylng out the agreement laid down in the cartel
will be proceeded with as usual and that the TO-
600 Confederates now in Fort Delaware will be at
City Point within ten days-Richmond Eno.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11

DaF3A court of inquiry has been called to meet
in Montgomery, Ala, on the 18th inst, charged
with the duty of inquiring into the events of the
campaigns in Mississippi and Louisiana, especially
as 10 the surrender of Vicksburg and Port Hud-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-10-16
eriiF'S Sale.

State of Wiscon in. Circuit rt-Mauito-
woo County. Oscar Koch, against Peter Gas
to, son, Nett CaatensnD and ANDREW Anderson
DY VIRTUE OF q alignment OF Foreclosure
ID anc Sale rendered by the Giro III Court 10
and for the county Of Manitowoc, State at Wis
consin, at the General Term 81 said Court held
~ the village ana county of Na0itowoc, in the
above entitled action, on The first day OF July,
4 D 1868 will sell at public verdue to the
highest bidder. at the Court House in the vii
laga of Manitowoc, OF the thirteenth dav Of No
vember, A. ID. 1858, 1T t.o O'Clock o. that day,
the following d.s ,rbed property:
Tie east two-th;rls Of tie east half OF Lots
No. one and four l 4; IN Block NJ. Nv hun
bred AID sxtv--jx 2G6 in III" village OF Mani
tow0c, county of Nanilo~oc and State of WIS
cousin, as recorded in the Office Of the Register
If Deed in and for the county of Manitnwgc
excepting aid reserxiug 'herc'rom ? pirce Oh
the south side Of said Lot No. cur ~ in said
Block No two hundred sky Xix $3.50 running
from east TO west parallel with the south side
line OF the last mentioned lot fity j0) feet, and
from sou h 20 north ten 90 feet. the same hav.
ing hfr, to.0re been decided by the said deteGG,
auts, Peter Casteuson ard Meta CAstetson.
IRA!' SHITH Sheriff
By Jnux Il. BURNS, Under Sher. fl.
Dated Sheriff. Office, MInitowoc, August 4,
1863
w, u. N1crpIs, Plaintiff Attorney.
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IeachnrR' In.tit1rta

Tie Teachers Of Pu'i.c Schools. and ali
intending TO teach. are informed that =
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
will be Organized 10 the village Of Mani;
'owoc, on Monday, October 10, 1868, al
ore O'clock, Z " to continue such lengrh
of time as may seem desirable to those il
attendance.
teachers throughout the county are ez
pseted 10 lie present, and all others feeling
al interest in the cause OF Education, are
respectfully invited 10 attend, and take
part in the! exercises. District. Board.
viii find this al excellent orPortuni'y t.
supply their Districts 1ith qualified Teach
ers for the coming winter.
The session Of the Institute vii be helC
at the School Honsa in District No l.
J. ", THONGS. Ga. .Sup't.
Dated September "A. 1853.
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j. H.. DAVIS 4 co.

the matr Of he Estatet of bartholomew
1 Hays, deceased
10 IL Who II it NAV CO. Germ:
l. tiers OF admi' i,tratoH on said estate bav.
u en- issued to Charles Mccarthy on the 27sh
gay OF July 1868 and six mo. tbs from and after
'aih DAY beng allowed and limited tor creditoas
TO present t'cir claims for cx animation and all
io"ance N'.tice IS hereby gwen that the un.
designer viii on MOI dly, The third dav of Aup,
uSt, 1868, aud The first Monday of each month
thereafter for tie said term of six months, at
ms office IN laid town OF Maui'owoc AMI county
OF NJ Iitowoc, receive, e1amire and adjust all
claims a q demands Of all pelsons against said
deceased
HENRY PIERPONT, County Judge.
Dated july y, l 63.
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Examination Appointments of
the County Superintendent.
OFFICE SURF OF Schools.
September Both 1863

The inspection of applicants for license
10 teach in the Public Schools of the
County Of Manitowoc, will be attended to
by the County Superintendent in the
months Of October auI November, \ d
1863, on the days and At the places here
matter specified, lo-wit:
l. District No. l, comprising the towns
Of Gibson, Msllico,,. Two Creeks, and
Two Rivers; a, the school house 10 the vii
lage Of Mishicott, on Monday, Oc,obe:
26lh.
District No. 2 comprising tie towns OF
MaEito"oc. Msnilonec Rapids, ard New,
ton, at the school house in district NJ. l
village Of Aanitosoc, on Tuesday, Cc;o-
Der 9th.
District No. 3, comprising the town. Of
Cooperstown, Franklin, and Kossuth, Al
tie school house in ScEoo! District No /
near ". Schimoneck'., in the towp 0,
Ko.su'h, Oh Thursday, Oct. 20lh.
District No comprising the town. OF
Gao, Eaton, RockIand, and Maple Grove,
at the school house near Harris MIL, in
tie town Of Cato, on Saturday, October
31.t.
District No 5 comprising the towns OF
Schle.~ig, Meerne. Centrev,le, and Liber-
", st the school house near II Mulhol
lands, in the town Of Meerne, Oh Monday
November 81.
All persons designing to teach in tie
County. the coming winter, whose cnrtif>
Gates expire this tall, viii be present a. one
Of these sessions
Applicant. will p'ease provide them
selves each with good lead pencil, and
+. present at the !imc and place appoint
sd, promptly at 8 O'Clock A NJ
J. ". THONBS,
County Superintendent.
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En- Probate.

State Of Wisconsin, Mantowoc county, s..
In he matter Of the Estate OF Timothy Har>
rirston, deceased.
~ readjng and fling the petition OF Vic>
~ tor lie Ciair, of the town OF Mishicott, in
the county of Mauitowoc, and state OF Wiscon.
sin, representing, among other things, that it is
necessary 10 sell real estate 10 pay the debts OF
'aId deceased, aud praying thar license be to
| hun grated FOR that purpose.
II as ordered hat said application be heard
bc'oIe me, at nay oficc, i'll the village of Mani
'o"oc, on the 23i day OF November, A. D. 1868,
at 10 O'Clock A. VI
And 1t is farther ords, ed. That notice OF
sad applicant "a and tearirg D. .iven by pubs
iishi'ig a copy Of this ord FIR three successive
weeks, once in each week, IN the :. Maritowo &C
Pilot" "a ntwsp'lcr printed in said county,
prior 10 sad irarlrg.
HENRY 5 PlERPONT, County Judge.
Dated september 28lh, 1868.