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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS OF SHEER
MANS ARMY IN MISSISSIPPI.
The Union Forces In ArIansas Moving
Against MaRruder.

The Union Forces In ArISansas Moving
Against MaRruder.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. lo.-The Senate yesterday
passed the House bill for new State Conven-
tion, and will defer tho election for delegates
until November next.
The Memphis correspondent of the Chicago
Journal, under date OF the 4th instant, says
advlces from Vlcksburg are, that sherman's
army left that place last week. the 10th Corps,
under Hqrlburt, following the 18th Corps,
under Mcpherson, which has advanced.
Gen. Smiths cavalry expedition left Mem.
phis for Corlnth on the evening of the Sd, and
will soon be heard from in the interior of Mis-.
slssippi and Alabama.
The Union forces in Arkansas are also said
to be preparing for an carly movement south
ward, which will put Magruder's army between
steele's command on tho North and Banks's
columns on the South.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

time Of the sale, and the supervi.ing Special
Agent, Or the Assistant special Agent As the esss
may be, shall pay to said owner or his agent, II
the said owner shall have taken oath, and is not
excepted from said amnesty, nor proved disloyal or
hostile, % per cent Of the gross proceeds Of said
sales, and shall pay the remainder proceeds
after dedueting the necessary and proper expenses
Of sale, and per cent AZ his additional cempen-
sation, into the Treasury ofthe United States aud
shall give the owner Of each lot sod or his agent,
q receip or certificate describing the property nut
the aggregate compensation OF no Supervising
Special Agent or Assistant Special Agent shall ex-
coed the sum OF $1,000 per Annum, and At that rate
for a less period and each Supervising Special
Agent or Assistant Special Agent charged with the
receipt and payment Of any money under any regu-
lAtion OF the Treasury Department shall give bond
TO the satisfaction OF the Secretary ofthe Treasury
In the sum Of $4,000 for the faithful performance
Of his duty As such Supervising Special Agent or
Assistant Special Agent and for the punetual pay
ment by him into the Treasury ofthe United States
of all by him received and required by law Or
regulations to be 90 paid.
LIv. All sales, whether private or public, shall
be for notes OF the United States or Treasury notes
exclusively, and all proceeds OF goods and pro-
Ducts paid into the Treasury under the foregoing
resolution shall be restored without interest 10
the owner Of the goods and products sold in case
he shall establish, on the return Of peace and the
full practical restoration OF the authority of the
Union, his title TO said goods and produets, and
that since the sales thereof he has conducted him
self In all respects as good and loyal citizen Of
the United states, and has done nothing InoonaIa
tent with the terms Of the oath prescribed by the
Presidents Proclamation Of Amnesty.
Nothing In either Of the foregoing additionaI
Regulations shall authorize the conveyance of
supplies beyond the lines OF military occupation,
or, except under the Regulations Of September ~,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The House then proceeded to the business on
the Speakers table. II-
Mr.. Stevens moved that the Bonale's amend.
ments TO the Internal Revenue bill be referred
was agreed TO. ~
Mr.. Dawes presented the credentials of James
M. johnson, as representative In the House
OF Representatives from Northwestern Arkan-
sas, elected in November last. He moved that
the credentials be referred to the Committee of
Elections.
Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, moved that they be
laid upon the table;'pendlng which, the House
went into Committee OF the Whole on the
state Of the Union on the enrolment bill.
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osALS FOR WRAPPING
PAPER

Posr oTIIcE DEPARTMESr, Jan. IL, 1854,
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
Department until the 10th day of February next,
At u o'clock noon, for furnishing WRAPPING
PAPER, for the use OF the Post oiices in the United
States for one year from and after the 3lst day Of
The said Paper to be delivered, free Of expense,
TO the Department, at the Blank Agencies OF the
Post oniee Department. at Washington, New York
The eStlnstsd quantity and the quality at each
Agency for the year, are specified below. W.
DiaTid No. l, a WGShingioH.
Size, Of material and quality fSiiy equal
to that now In use In the Department, and
to weigh not less than q pounds TO the
reAm, and each reRm to contain 20 perfect
quireA. ..r.r....
described in tie estimates for dl1triet No. /.
DIariet No. ,, at Buffalo, n. Y
10000 reans OF Wrapping Paper, similar to that
named for district No. /,
The contract will be awarded to the lowest and
hest bidder, TO be determined after careful exam
inAtlon for the purpose OF Ascertaining which bid
will " its practical results, be most advantageous
TO the Department.
creased In number, or any OF them discontinued,
the paper aEa be delivered at such place places
as the Postmaster General shall deSisnate, at pro
rGia prices. And the Postmaster General reserves
to himself the privilege OF Increasing or reducing
the quantity OF the article required, If It shall be
can be 'IS seen at either 81 the above sgencleI.
Bidders will send a sample oi the article they
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals.
guarantees OF his ability to comply with his bid,
Sneh guafant0Is credible and reliable citizens,
two sufficient securities will be required to
EsiirIfes to furnish the article contracted for
or the furnishing an article inferior to
that S % oSe n ooStrss sufficient
BIDS not made In accordance with these prOpo-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

TUE Missouri Legislature has passed the
Emancipation Convention bill by vote of 50
to "a, after amending it so as to postpone the
election Of members Of the Convention to No.
yember. The amendment was adopted by the
close vote of 60 to 81.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The following dispatch was sent to General
Fisk. Several of BowlIn's gang were killed at
the time of his capture:
CAPH GRARDEAU, Feb. 8, lsO4.-we have
Lieutenant John +. Bowlin here In irons. He
commanded at the Round Pond massacre, and
Is guilty OF many cold blooded murders of citi-
nens. Let me convene q commission and try
him here, as all the witnesses arc here.
The feeling here is Intense against his being
sent away for trial. J. b. Rooms,
Colonel Commanding.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

MOBILE, Feb. 4.-our forces occupy Corinth
and Jackson. Nothing was destroyed there,
but everything was carried of.
The Yankee cavalry In strong force crossed
the Big Black river yesterday, and werO mel by
JaGkson's cavalry, and lively fight took
place.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 5.-The enemy keep up
an occasional fre on Fort Sumter. six shots
were fred yesterday morning and three last
night.
Eighty-slT shots were fired al the city to-day.
The enemy's batteries and monitors keep Ip
a slow fire on the wreck OF the Presto,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
HURLBURfS EXPEDITION.
A DAYS FIGHT WITH JACKSON.
The Union Army Crossing. The Big
Black.

The Richmond Sentinel Of the sth instant
(received at the REPUBLICAN Office to-day, }
has the following, respecting the advance Of
General Hurlburt's forces, which left Memphis
some days ago. #"...
From Mississippi--The Enemy Advane-
In Force--sharp Fighting.
MOBILE, Feb. 5--A special to the EVeai,,O
Ne'Os, dated Clinton, 4th, says: sherman's two
corps, under McPherson and Hurlburt, are ad-
vanclng. General jackson has fought them all
day. They made but two miles to-day, and
will encamp tonight six or eight miles below
Clinton. Persons report the advancing column
to be $4,000 strong. General Ross whipped
their cavalry on the Yazoo, yesterday, in a
hand to hand hght with pistols.
[sEcoND DIsPkTcu.l
MOBILE, Feb. "a special TO the Rsgister'
and Advsrtiser, from jackson, dated yesterday,
says: The enemy commenced crossing the Big
Black yesterday. They threw over six rcgi-
ments Of infantry, two of. cavalry, and two
batteries at the railroad bridge. They attempted
to cross at Messengers, but failed, and are now
to cross at Blrdsong's. The city is
full Of rumors, and some excitement prevails,
but the people are generally confident.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
Two cAvHIrymsn KILLED by CoIorsd Sol.
dlera,

1t appears from the Richmond papers that
two rebel cavaliers named Davis and Reynolds,
captured four negroes belonging to the Home
Guard of Fairfax county and took them to
Dunfries. The captors fell asleep and the
prisoners, In order to avoid the fate that might
befal them In Dixie, Glove the skulls of the
rebels with some sharp instrument, causing
their demise, and MAJ dc good their escape.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

A RADICAL SENTIMENT PROM REvERDY JOHN.
SOMA Washington dispatch to the New York
Times, saysi" The Metropolitan Club ofthis city
gave an entertainment last evening. Among
the after-dinner speeches was brilliant one by
Reyerdy johnson, who declared slavery to be
hell-born, and that the Constitution should be
amended so as 10 prohibit 1t forever"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

New York, Feb. 9.-The Supervisors of the
county to-day appropriated $4,000, 900 for
bountles. They have estimated that The num-
ber OF men TO be obtained by draft on the 10th
of March Is about 800.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The Richmond papers confirm the accounts
given by returned prisoners of the panic in
the rebel capital, caused by General Butlerss
expedition. Nothing but that "slough of De-
spond," the ChlckahOminy swamp, saved the
city from capture. That miserable creek ia
stronger for defence than an army with ban.
ners.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

THH ALBANY EVENING JOURNAL ALMANAC
This book, Issued from the Albany Evening
Journal office, is something more than mere
almanac. 1t is political, military and stats.
tlcal compendium, very conveniently and accu-
rAtoly compiled, and exceedingly valuable for
reference. That for 1854, just issued, Is the
best Of the series.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
District Circuit oourt-statsd Term.


VHIkF JUHTICE CARTTIR,
In the cause OF John W. and VIM. Thompson rs.
Riggs and Kieekhofier, bankers, was resumsd this
morning, but upon the plaintiffs obtaining leave
TO amend his declaration the case was postponed
The cause OF Thomas o'Connor ps. Adam Dlehl
was tried this morning oConnor obtained q writ
ot replevin for the recovery OF horse, which had
been stolen The only question 10 In regard to the
Identity Of tho horse. II was stolen from o'Con-
nor and found In the possession Of Diehl, who
claimed that he bought tho horse At sale OF con-
demned Government horses, In Frederick city, Nd.
MeaSrs. Jsnes and Ashford are counsel for plain
IN, and John L. Norris, Esq, for the defendent.
In the case Of Wall, stephens d Co., VI. Dr. F..
o'Donohue, an action of debt, the Judgment was
rendered In favor of tho plaintiff upon the 90 nfeI
sion Of the debt by the defendant.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

WEDDING IN BosToN.-We have received a
slice of delicious wedding cake from happy
couple in Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Heyer, who were married on the I'd instant.
The bride was Miss Josephine Gay, daughter
Of the late James Gay, of Boston.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
NJ Mnjor-GeneraI Hancock on the Floor Of
the New York Legislature.

ALDANT, Tuesday, Feb. 0.-Thc privileges Of
the floor were extended to MaJor-Gencra Han
cock, ofthe Second Army Corps. He was wei
coined by the Speaker, and responded by stating
that the object of his visit to Albany was to
procure cnllstments for the New York regi.
ments under his command.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
District Supreme Court-crImInaI Term.
JUDoEn oLIN.

Feb. io.--In the case Of II. d. Gelston, the pro-
ptietor OF the Central Hotel, indicted upon the
charge OF using the hotel for bAwdy purposes, q
verdict OF not guilty was returned. -
Frederick Lambrecht and Geo. Eckert, indicted
upon the the charge OF obtaining money from VIM.
Lennon under false pretanecs, were acquitted
The cause of Emanuel Pollard, oolored man,
charged with the murder Of George Butch, a col
OFed comrade, is being tried. The District Attor-
ney is prosecuting, and Mr.. Wharton IL counsel
fol tho defence.
,ChiS murder occurred on the 10th OF October last,
at BuZZArdB Point, on the Island. dispute
arc Ige between the parties concerning boat owned
by the deceased, during which threat 10 kill was
ex pressed by the accused. At night Pollard wal
cal led out OF his house, and, upon answering the
cal u, was murdered. ~ =
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

Mr.. Brown, in the Senate, to-day, submitted
a bill confirming the proclamation abolIshlng
slavery, and putting negroes In the same en-
rolment with white men.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

Failing 10 report at Seminary Hospital, Gsorge-
torn, d. O., on expiration Of lsass ef abssacs.
Lieutenant Colonel James NJ. Stevens, 55th
Ohio volunteers. sr. . EN
Absence iritho'a isaps, a. reported 0y he roa, Of
their reGfme'lfs aud othsfpise. m
Captain Peter Casey, Goth Illinois volunteers.
Captain q. W. Smith, Tth New Jersey volun-
teers.
First Lieutenant F. skeetc, 4ed New York
volunteers. rry o.,
First Lieutenant f. s. Foster, lst Iowa cav.
airy.
DIsM1ssALs REVOKED.
The orders Of dismissal in the following
cases have been revoked.
Colonel Joseph Gerhardt, 45th New York
volunteers, he having been previously honor.
ably discharged on tender Of resignation.
Captain William d. Reitzei, Cd Pennsylvania
reserves.
Captain W. O. Ncwberry, sist New York
volunteers and they have been honorably dis
charged as OF the date OF the orders Of dis
missal.
RESTORED TO COMMISSION.
The following officers, heretofore dismissed,
are restored, with pay from the date at which
they rejoln their regiments for duty, provided
the vacancies have not been filled by the Gov
ernors Of their respective States:
Captain Alexander II. McHenry, 18th Penn
sylvania cavalry.
Captain William II. Hays, 1lth Illinois cav
airy.
DIsHoSoRADLE DISCHARGE REVOKED.
The order dlshonorably dlscharglng Captain
Ralph o. Ives has been revoked, and he is re-
stored, with pay from the date at which he re-
joins his regiment for duty. provided the
vacancy has not been filled by the Governor of
his State.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The officers of the Second Army Corps are
making preparations for a grand ball on the
evening OF the a2d inst. They have built
large hall, and engaged French rcstaurateur
to furnish supper at cost of two thousand
dollars, wines not included.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

~ The railroad advertisements on our .qrst
page are iH'cytod Cy authority ofls railroad COM
pdHiss se'erdiiy named, are officially corrected
n'eH changes are made, hence can be relied upon
a. correct.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Feb. s.-The office of
the Constitution and Union newspaper, in Fair
field, Iowa, edited by David Steward, was
visited by company Z, of the Second Iowa
volunteers to-day, and the type and paper
books destroyed.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
"rhe Constitution ..ith.r

The Judiciary Committee to-day reported
adversely on the amendment to the Constltu.
tion, proposed by Mr.. Sumner, making all
men " free before the law, so that no man can
hold another as q slave"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. S.-Adam Seegor, In.
dlcted for the murder of his wife, aud who was
TO have been tried in the Mercer county court,
was found dead In his cell, having committed
suicide by hanging himself.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
THE COURTS.


supreme Court OF the United States.
FEB. lo-oo melton OF Mr.. Brady, wm. Higbie,
Esq OF New York, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this Court.
No. iaa. Lessee OF Geo. Pomeroy cL al, plain.
tlfi in error Us. the state Bank OF Indiana. The
argument OF this cause was continued by Mr..
Baird fsr the defendant In error, and concluded
by Mr.. Carlisle for the plaintiff in error.
No 1875 Thomas C. Gaylord, jr, ct al, appellants.
rs' John helshaw, efdL This cause was argued by
Mr. Hendricks for the appellants, and submitte cd
on printed argument by Mr.. Dunn for the ap-
pelleeB.
No. 1876 The Pacific Mail Steamship Company,
PLAINTIFF In error, Is. Wm. II. Jollie. This cause
was submitted to the confederation OF the court on
the record and printed argument by Mr.. Cation for
the plain hffs in error.
No. l7. The United states, appellants, rs, Jose
Juato Morrillo ur. This cause was argued by Mr..
Wills for the United States.
No. ito. The United States, appellants, vG. Ber-
nArdo forba. This cause was argued by Mr.. Wills
for the United States.
Adjourned until tomorrow at II oieIoelf
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
General Kinks Expects to Go TO New
Berne.
tBy the Peoples Telegraph LinesJ

InJ VIv FeUpIeH IeIeBTAph LlneH,I
BosToN, Feb. 0.-We arc informed on good
authority that General Kinks has received init.
nation from General Butler that at the request
Of the latter he will be ordered by the Secretary
of War to report for duty at New Berne. It is
probable that General Kinks may leave within
a week, and his assumption of command in
North Carolina, where there are so many Masss-
chuSetts boys who love a fighting General, will
be matter Of great satisfaction 10 them.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

"a We call The attention Of business men 10 the
classification Of our advertisements. We intend
10 keep business eye TO this matter for he benctt
or Ohfr patrons.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

Senator Clark offered bill to-day to confirm
the emancipation proclamation, and give It
complete effect.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

UNfoN LEAGUE MEETING To-NIeHr.-Col
Thomas M. Hlte, of Kentucky, will address the
League at their hall, in Ninth street, this
evening,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The new Minister OF Columbia, South Amer
lea, was presented to the President to-day by
Secretary Seward, with the usual formalitles.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
THIRTY-EIaHTH ooNaREss.
First Session.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 10.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
MT. Powell, from the Judiciary Committee.
reported back the bill authorizing the holding
OF special session OF the United States Dis
trlct Court for Indiana and II was passed.
| The bill was rendered necessary BY reason of
the death of the Judge
Mr.. Trumbpll, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported on propositions for the abolish
ment Of slavery throughout the country. with
Joint resolution as q substitute for previous
bill. THE proposition thus reported Is 10 sub
nit TO the States an amendment to the ConstI-
tuition prohibiting involuntary seryitude, ex-
cept for crime, and authorizing Congress TO
enact laws in conformity herewith
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Eliot reported substitute to the bill To
establish Bureau Of Freedman's Affairs, Il
provides for commissioner, with chief clerk
and assistants, TO transact all business relating
TO the subject Of freedmen, including the en-
ployment Of persons who may be set free by
proclamation or act Of Congress. Provision ia
also made for establishing branches in various
States, with assistant commissioners.
Mr.. Eliot, at length, urged the Importance OF
the passage of the bill. The colored men have
ylndicated their manhood by their bravery In
battle. The sword must loosen the chains OF
the slave and the action Of Congress is neces-
sary TO give force and effect to the PROCLAMATION.
No action was taken on the bin.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

RoBBERY.-The back part of the restaurant
on street, known as Military Hall, was entered
on Monday night by burglar, and the sum OF $40
in Treasury notes, apocket-book, and a revolver
was stolen. No clue has been found TO the burglar
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

New York, Feb. 10.-Thc steamship Aus
tralasian, which sailed to-day for Liverpool,
took out S810, 900 in specie.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

An oUTRAGE.-Editor Rspu6lcan!-sRi
beg leave through your columns to speak of the
manner in which colored persons are treated in
some of the street cars set apart by the company
for the use OF oolored travellers Last night hap
pened TO get In the street car No. ~ at Seventeen
street. A cOlored man entered about Sixteenth
street; there being two white persons in the car
the time made complaint to the conductor, who, I
am happy to say, took no notice OF them; but the
driver cursed and made threats such a. "you black
- ab-, would break your neck out Of
there" sc. Now, sir, II the company d ss not In
tend the cars set apart for the accommodation OF
eolored persons, let them take the sign down or
protect them from the threats and insults Of the
drivers. Yours, truly, J. W. READ.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

In the eaune OF Paulina A. Lukens u.s. the United
stAtes, tho oOurt ruled out certain adavIts taken
ca pdrfe and used in support of the claim when
pending In Congress, on the ground that such aal-
uAVits were not legal evidence In the case as now
pending In this eourti whereupon on motion OF
Mr.. MeCAlla, counsel for claimant, the case was
continued to the next October term.
Adjourned until Monday, 10Th, at II o'clock.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

10 lee Cream, Confectionery, &c.-Re.
ceptonG, Parties, Weddings, Balls, suppers, Fairs
and other entertainments furnished at shortest
Water Lees made by steam power, warranted to he
the best in the city, Wholesale and retail, delivered
TO any part Of the city. Charlotte Russo, Jellies
Pyramids, and Wedding Cakes made to order al
los. sHAFFIELD'S Confectionery, ss6 sixth
street, between G and II. js27-sm
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The two splendid vases Of flowers sent last
week to the Sanitary Fair by Mrs. Lincoln sold
for $50 each.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

BosToN, Feb. lo.-LIberty Hall was burned
this morning. 1t was valued at $40, 900, with
an insurance of $25, 900.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
No Discount ON United state. ome,r,.

Mr.. Crimes bill which cut down the pay Of
officers OF duty, or not in the field, was re.
ported back adversely to day.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The Charleston Mercury, Of late date, says
that negro boy 90 years old was sold at auc
tion for 100 AID one 20 years old for s5, $50.
Both were field laborers.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10

The Quartz Hin Gold Mining Company.
On our outside to-day will be found an inter-
esting report of the dolngs of the Quartz Hill
Gold Mining Company. The yieldings of the
mines are profitable.