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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25

REPRESENTATIVE REcRUITs. In order
to fill the District quota of the ensuing
draft, number of leading citizens, who
are exempt by law from military service,
have sent into tho field to represent them.
This first certificate issued to lady was
dated the 10Th instant, and directed 10
Mrs. Eivira II. Adams, wife of j. G..
Adams, Esq, of the enrolment Office
and we have been permitted to take the
following copy:
.A,my Of The United .States Of .4mcrico:
TO all who shall see these presents, greet
ing. Whereas Mrs. Elvira f. Adams,
of Washington, District of Columbia, a
citizen of the United States. not being
required by law to perform any military
service, has voluntarily and at her own
expense furnished George Gassaway of
Washington, in the District of Columbia,
as representative recruit, to serve in her
stead in the military forces of the Union,
she has in accordance with the foregoing
order, entitled to this official acknowl-
cdgement of her disinterested patriotism
and public spirit.
JAS. B. Fry, Brig. Gen,
i'-- and Provost Marshal Gent.
by the Provost Marshal General:
De WITT G. PooLr, LIT. Col.
18th Reg. V. X. c., Act'k Prov't Mar,
ID. G. Date--Aug 10.
Her husband is exempt by law, but he
placed representative recruit in service
ten days ago. Her SON., also exempt by
reason Of minority, is now engaged in Sc
Letting suitable recruit to represent
him. If the same spirit is manifested BY
our male citizens, and the example Of
Mrs Adams be followed by the ladies,
tho quota of the District will be filed,
and surplus stand to otu credit should
another draft be necessary. HashtpgtOn
STIR. ''a si
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25

GoDEy's LADYs BooK-never behind
in any rcspcct--has been received. The
September number is, MS usual, rcplete
with interest, and cmbcllished with a fine
steel engraving, "Tired Natures Street
Rcamyr, Balnty Steep" The fashion
plates are supcrbly neat, and it is won
der that any lady can dispense with this
work, as the very moderate terms, con-
sidcring its worth, places it within the
reach of all
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25
NOTICES..

AMERICAN PHRENoLodIcAL JouRNAL.---
The September number of this excellent
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and We feel our pen inadequate to the
task of giving proper description of the
many useful and instructive qualities of
this work. 1t is neatly printed, and each
number is finely illustrated with ongrav-
ings. 1t is edited by Samuel r. Wclles,
the eminent Phrenologist and Delineater
of Character. Terms 81. 90 per year in
advance. -e..a b.. .t.....
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25

ARTHun's HONE MAGAzINE.-Wc are
in receipt of the September number of
this splendid monthly publication, and as
usual embraces those rare gems of art and
literature characteristic Gifts predecessors.
The steel engraving in this number is a
beautiful specimen of art. -i.'ih
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25

GENERAL AvEMLL PRoMoTEp. Gen I
Avcrill has been promoted n Major Gen
eral for his gallant fight at Moorefekl,
and successful operations during the last
month. tr.rn i
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-25
Col. JACQUES IN RICHMOND.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PEACE.
ULTIMA TJ.N OF THE REBELS.

]
,rbo fo,low;,c ov,,ac,. fro., =, .-t;rie
~. s.toLI IS 49, ..t.
III 'i'c HcP'cihocr hummer Vi Tue -1'1ahs'e
Nonthty, entitled =" Our VISIT to Rich
mond," by j. r. Gilmore, give an ac-
count of the curious journey to the Re-
bel capital recently taken by two loyal
citizens. Mr. Gilmore accompanied Col.
! jacques, and gives a detailed account Of
their journey, treatment, ard What they
saw and heard:
/ nov ,r,,,v ,vv>r m ,,cuvoxn
Wv NV wv. . .I,Do =, a. a.,h,,ano 49,,
we Wens s M - H. y" ca a NE a"'
we Went 'os':ne.' ."o so,'ne, al'u :.
ha' we gov ~ was VIZ W.T. pelnaps psi, "
u, mt hin a'.' a m' n o more cool m"rc
~ III" "n oIe IT, anI ,,ono lie ,.' ~
Draw ,.o,u ,ta. natann ' , ss"G "
.oIcu ''i", '"Y. III. $500 P.i SUM-
II "eV.i was ~ on .,o nf.oa"oon 8
~ ,r'io o,oe" y" .' n't Ia. VI u
July IN q, 'r :', o,t ~ .. 80,
rei'Is " nno'.i' 20! 49,, ' II. ~" u. nv
Mi.n ,n I'LL, t;al 70 short s,;or
o'iIN '''' 10, e,ao nj. ,.v. ,.,os H.
Ccloncl's; we rode up to the Rebel lines.
! \ ragged, yellow faced boy. With Il ear
bine in one hand and another white
handkerchief tied to another short stick
IN s'a,, t,,lr 40, ,,on rrta, 90
ena Iud.o unlJ tbe. Excb,nae Gam.
missioner =, o. '.,..'
"Yas Him and t'othcr' Change off,
GERS is over ter The plantation beyont Miss
Growers. Yell know it by it's hcvin
nary door nur Windcr ftIle mansion he
meant. Thcy's all busted in. Follcr
the bridle-path through the timber, and
keep your rag nyin' fur onr boys is
thickcr'n huciclbcrries in them woods,
and they mouclt pop We, if they didn't
seed it." ....''' H..
Thanking him, we turned our horses
into tl,e &" timber" and. rallopinr randi
" on. soon came in sight of the deserted
plantation. I.oling Oh the grass. in the
| shade of the windnwless mansion, we
found the confederate officials. They
rose as we approaches. and one of us said
to the Judge, a courteous, midIlc-accd
p.o,a H. III e.,
geiliainan IL i, 'i'a;,,a "'' anu sun
3" sP1,icSa M'' ,', VI '' h't -, ,,,,
~ ''' e" ,a w.. S !oul ' .:"i.'
and we had to turn back and come over
and ...
" ! on uoiI ! suppotHG l'le} saw pour nag
NO. IL was n,iaen 1y INC .rceS' '4 =,
siiot e"i'o ""'o'"''i ''',y 'c', 10.
stfuck inc ""'nf' an mI. rlcnocne''c !,
not thrcc yarus on a i'tlic nearer anu
IL would nave S,'or.che,. me ny il 'Aeao'
ana III, ,,,e Ooiol ,, ny Two iee'' IT, =
nat "ouio nave pcei' saw '"'i'S 'or
you; but a mss you Know, ~ as good us
mile said ',,c 'u"Se' eFfoeh''s ENJOY
ing the yoke .-. .,1
I'VE hear hHANT was IN the boat thai
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
News by waY or Cairo.

CAIRO, August -Vicksburg advices
of the 10th says:
The steamers Cherokee and Atlanta No.
2, on cotton expedition up the Yazoo
river, are reported captured by the rebels.
The rebels reported 1900 strong attacked
the troops guarding plantations in the vi
cinity of Gooseside landing, and were held
at bay until our boats arrived, when the
rebels were driven back with considerable
loss.
The steamer Margaretta, from New Or
leans on the 10th, has arrived and was not
molested on the way. An attempt was
made to destroy the gunboat Lafayette with
torpedOes at Bayou Sara few days ago,
but it failed.
Gen. Hurlbut arrived here and General
Payne has returned from guerrilla expe-
dition into Tennessee.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
Hancock,s Movement

WASHINGTON, August LEON Saturday
last Hancock's corps was put in motion on
the James river, and by circuitous route
reached the north side of the river, at
Deep Bottom near Dutch Gap. On Satur-
day night Turner and Terry's divisions of
the 10th corps also crossed to Deep Bot
tom.
Fosters division which had been for
some time posted at Deep Bottom was ad-
vanced by Gen. Birney little after sunrise
on Sunday morning, pushing the rebel line
of skirmishers and driving them some con-
siderable distance, when the Gath Massa-
chusetts regiment charged and broke the
rebel line and captured 10 prisoners. In
the meantime Gregg's cavalry had cleared
the roads for Hancock, and he got his sec
ond corps in position on Birney's right on
the New Market road, which leads from
the vicinity of Malvern Hill directly to
Richmond. The position thus taken by
Hancock is about 10 miles from Richmond.
Birney made an assault on his front and
carried the enemy's line, capturing two
mortars and six pieces of cannon.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
GEORGE z. WHEAT,
NOTION JOBBER,
26 MONROE ST.


OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
" WHEELING, August, 1884.
At regular meeting of the Board held in The
city OF Wheeling, the 9Th day Of August inst,
it ordered that the superintendent of the toll
lowing Turnpikes be let on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1864, to the lowest bidder deemed comPe-
tent, namely:
The North Western Turnpike from Parkersburg
to the point where said road crosses the eastern
boundary OF the State of West Virginia.
The Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike from
Parkersburg to the point where said road crosses
the boundary line between this State and the State
of Virginia.
The Beverly and Fairmont Turnpike from Beverly
in the county Of Randolph to Fairmoht in the coun-
ty of Marion
The Wheeling and Fsirmont Turnpike, % miles
eastern end from FairmOnt, - miles Western end
from Wheeling; and
The Maryland and Ohio River Turnpike.
Sealed bids for the superintendent OF these i'm
provements for YEAR will be received at the
office of the Board in this city until the said 18th
day of September ensuing. In the event the super
intendence Of either Of the above named improve
meuts is not let the day specified as Aforesaid,
the same may be let on the second Tuesday in any
month thereafter, without further notice. The
person whose bid shall be approved by the Board
will be required, in accordance with the law, to.
take the oath and give bond with sufficient security
j. EDGAR B0YERS,
augl2.td Secretary Board of Public Works.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
Tha ..Indinn Tronblel.

OMAHA, Aug. 1.-The Overland Stage
Company continue 70 remove their stock
to places of safety from incursions of the
Indians.
The Indians attacked three coaches loaded
with passengers, seven, miles east Of Got
tonWood day At noon. Soldiers have
been sent TO their relief. Er rs-r.IE
Il Is ascertaiued by reliable scouts thas
in less than twenty days simultaneous at
tacks will be made by the combined banda
OF Cheyennes, KiOwAs, UtAhs, Snakes, Ca
manches aud ArrapahOes on Fort Kear-
ney, Fort Cottonwood, and all along The
Platte Valley.
Every measure ia being taken by the
whites TO give them q warm reception.
All ranches deserted; proprietors with
their families taking refuge in the forts
DePredstious continue to be made daily on
stock. The telegraph operator At Alekale
Lake was driven OF. Stock has been ia
ken of in the more thickly settled portions
between Omaha and Kearney.
The people are occupying the forts for
defence and armiBg themselves for the
emergency, although Il is hardly Probabis
any ineursions will be made so far down
the river.
Maj. Gen. Curtis arrived here yesterday.
He leaves for the west shortly TO adopt
decisive and efficient measures for the pro-
lection OF the overland mail route and en-
igratiOn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
From San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, August 17.-Application
was made to the United States Circuit
Court yesterday, for the release of Charles
L. Weller, lately confined in Fort Alicia
tross, for using reasonable language. urg-
ing Democrats to armed resistance to the
draft, SC. The application is based on an
act of Congress requiring civil indictment
of parties arrested by the military suthori.
ties in loyal states on their discharge with
in q certain time.
"A British regiment was on its way to
open the inland see of Japan.
The Supreme Court of California has
affirmed the constitutionality of the law,
providing for the endorsements of contracts
for payment IN gold. The decision gives
great satisfaction in business circles.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
Gen. Logan's Report of the Battle
in Georgia.

WAsHINGroN, Aug. 1.-THE following
report from Gen. Logan, has been received
at headq uarters:
HEADQUARTERS 18th Army CoRPs,
BEFORE ATLANTA, GA, July 20 I
CoLoHeE:-I have the honor to report
that in pursuance of orders I moved my
command in position on the right OF the
18th Army Corps, which was the extreme
right of the army in the 6eld, on the night
aud morning Of the 27th and 2sth insts.,
and during my advance in line Of battle
to q more desirable position was met by
rebel infantry from Hardee's and Lees
Corps, who made q desperate and deter
mined attack at ll:30 A NJ. on the 2sth.
Ny lines were only protected by logs and
rails hastily thrown in front of them.
The FIRST onset was received aud checked,
and the battle commenced aud lasted until
8 O'Clock, p. m. During that time six sue
cessiVe charges were made, which were
calamity repulsed each time, with fearful
loss to the enemy. Later In the evening
my lines were assaulted vigorously, but
each time with like result.
The principal fighting occurred on Gems.
Harrow's and Smiths front, which formed
the centre and right ofthe command. The
troops could not have displayed more
courage nor greater determination not to
yield. Had they shown less, they would
have been driven from their position.
Brig. Gems. Woods, HarroW's and Smiths
commands are entitled to equal credit for
gallant conduct and skill in rePelling as
saults.
Ny losses are so killed, 4sS wounded
and So missing; aggregate 5Tl. There
were about 1900 or 1000 muskets captured,
log prisoners exclusive of 70 wounded,
who have been removed to hospitals, and
are being taken care of by our surgeons;
SOS rebels up to this time have been buried,
and about 200 are supposed to be yet un-
buried. Large numbers were undoubtedly
carried away during the night, as the enc
my didlnot withdraw until nearly daylight.
The enemy's loss could not have been in
my Judgment less than 5000 or 1000.
am sir, very respectfully,
Your Ob't. servant,
JRo. A. LOGAN,
Maj. Gen. comm'd'g. 10 Army Corps.
Col. W. T. CLARK, Asst Adj. Gen.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

70 STAMP DUTIEs.-The new law in re-
,'a'a to stamps says revenue stamps may
s'sa Unfortunately except proprietary
- paying cards and stamps for which
.ps''A' use has been prescribed. Postage
t -P = cannot he used in payment of the
=! cnA'gesble upon instruments of writ
- It's the duty of the writer of the in
.~ --usn1 10 afix and cancel the stamp re-
. '-,'sU Iaeteon. In the conveyance OF real
.'a.s lie law provides that the stamp af-
4'a must answer to the value of the estate
=. interest conveyed. Receipts for the
ss'uso' OF any sum of money, or for the
sI!@snf of any debt due, exceeding t,Oenty
,'''a''' not being for the satisfaction of any
~ gage or judgment or decree of any
~ aud a receipt for the delivery of any
property, now require a two cent revenue
,@np' AS this is something new in this
s.-u''y' there will doubtless be some ques.
,,. ,-' as to which party shall pay for the
as general rule the party to
g., r'm money is to be paid is entitled to the
amount. If the payer wants for hi
~ security evidence of the payment, al
5.slpt' he should pay the expenses at.
IT. as 1t is for his own benefit only
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

CAIRO, Aug IA meeting of the citi-
zens of Cairo is called for this evening to
provide measures for the defense of the
city.
Our forces are in pursuit of Johnson's
guerrillas, who captured the boats at Sa-
line Bar. The main body of this band,
when last heard from. But few crossed
the river, or if they did had returned again.
They carried off considerable amount of
stores from the steamers, which were
laden with government stores, cattle, &c.
Gunboats are now stationed there for the
protection of the grounded steamers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

New YoRK, August IA Commercial s
special contain the following paragraphs !:
WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE flank
movement on the north of Richmond was
progressing finely yesterday morning. The
enemy's work had been turned and they fell
back on Monday night to better position,
Our troops were moving confident of sue
cess.
Dispatches state that Gen. Sheridan has
fallen back to Winchester, where he will
fortify himself and act on the defensive
If this really be the case it would seem to
indicate that Early has been so heavily re-
enforced as to make him too strong for
Sheridan to attack.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
New York Market
NV YoRK. AuRI

INV YORK, August II.
Cotton-lc@2e better, at ST. 1901 II
for middling uplauds.
Flour-State aud western opened with
decided change; closed about sc better at
So 9O@9 90 for extra State; $40 35@lO so
for extra R. H. o.; $40 65@I2 for trade
brands. Included in sales are 1900 bbIs
extra State for last half of September, at
10 IS. and 100 bbls do tor first half of o.
tober, at SII.
Whisky-Firmer, at 81 1901 7s4 for
1000 bills, western deliverable within 40
days, buyers option, at ST 80.
Wheat-Opened steady and closed heavy
at lc@2c lower; So 129$2 80 for Chi
cago spring; So lO@2 SO for Mil. club;
35@2 Al for winter red western.
Rye-Quiet at S5@l 80.
Barley-Dull and nominal.
Coma shade better, at 52@l So for
mixed western; including one boat load
in store at 81, and 54@l 554 for high
mixed and yellow.
Oats-Drooping, at s6@97 for Canada
and state, aud 97899s3 for western.
Cofee-Dull, at previous prices
Sugar-ActiVe, Cuba 23f924; Havana
PetroIeum-Crude quiet; refined in bond
firm at 50 offered, and Sc relied, free quiel
at 97@9s.
WooI-Firm. and prices tend upward
and practically better for sellers.
Pork-Moderately active and lower, a.
| $37937 so for mess; 4O@40 so for new
mess, closing at 40@40 %; sc for prime
and 80 for prime mess; also, 1000 bbls
new mess, sold early for August, buyer'l
option, at 40.
Beef-Dull.
Cut Meats-A little more active, and
firm at l449l5 for shoulders; l73@IE
for hams.
Lard-A shade higher and little NOR,
active, at 2l39224; also 500 bbls. fol
August, buyers option, at %.
Aoney-Easy, at 6@7 per cent.
Sterling Exchange-Dull, at 27T927s
currency 1889.
Coda shade frmer, opening at 2553
advancing to 25T; declining 70 1861; and
closing quiet at 256s@256f.
Government stocks-Less active
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
From Sheridan's Command.

NEW YORK, Aug 17.-This mornings
papers specials contain nothing additions
to what has been received relative to the
movement on James river.
The Tribune has the following from Sher.
idan's command on Monday morning, Au.
gust 10:
Our..forces are now in possession of Stras-
burg. On our advance towards town, the
enemy whose force consisted of but Skin.
mishers fell back out of town, leaving il
in our possession. The enemy had sban-
doned his works beyond Strasburg and
is believed to be retreating towards Mount
Jackson.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

B@THE McNEE1Y NORMAL SCHOOL OF
OHIO, which has been in successful ope-
ration more than ten years, publishes to-
day in our columns, the calender for the
school year, 1864-65. This institution is
located on beautiful elevated plat of
ground of eight acres, in the corporated
village of Hopedale, Harrison county, Ohio,
two and half miles from the P. C. & c.
Railroad, at Millers Station. The facili-
ties for acquiring a thorough education
are probably not surpassed by any other
Institution in the West.
We learn that Notwithstanding the dis
tracted condition of our country and the
repeated large depletion in numbers by
the calls tor volunteers in the military SER
vice, the average attendance during the
last year has been greater than ever be-
fore. See the notice in another column.
DIV
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

NASHVILLE, Aug. 1.-THE Chattanooga
Gazette of the 10th, contains the follow
ing:
The rebels in the attack on Dalton, num-
bered 5000 infantry aud cavalry and SIX
brass hoWitzers, commanded by Maj. Gen.
Wheeler. The garrison at Dalton num-
bered $50 of the I'd Mo-. under Col. Sic
bold. On Sunday morning the rebels APP
preached the town in line of battle. Wheel
or sent q formal demand for its surrender.
"To prevent the unnecessary effusion Of
blood, have the honor to demand the i'm
mediate and unconditional surrender OF
the forces under your command at this
garrison.
[Signed,l "JAs. WHEELER,
"Maj. Gen. Comd'g Conf. Forces"
Col. Siebold replied in the following la
con ic terms:
al have been placed here to defend the
post, but not to surrender.
TSigned,1 "B. SIEBoLD, COmd'g."
The rebels outnumbered Col. Siebold
ten to one. His command sought protec.
ton in their earthWorks and large brick
building. The invaders sWarmed into the
town aud were gsllantly kept at bay BY
the garrison, who from behind their works
moved down the rebels.
On Monday morning Gen. Steadman ar
iVed with reinforcements, a skirmish al
one commenced, sndthe garrison sailed ou
from the earthworks. At this stage the
18th U. S. Colored infauty, Col. Morgan
commanding, were ordered to charge with
an impetus which was irresistible. They
charged the rebels who fed in confusion
The rebels slightly damaged the track three
miles this side which has been repaired.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
DrY Goods Store for Sale.

TINE subscriber wishing to change his business
i would offer his Store for sale, together with
of the Store House at present occupied by him.
which is well and fRvOrably known to the public
for many years.
As is well known the business is a good one, no
better in the city, and chance is presented Of
going into business not often presented.
1 can keep q portion of the stock on hand should
a purchaser not want 1t all, as have branch
store in the country.
Ny stock is well assorted and is just what is
wanted for the business, and is known the stock
on hand is becoming more valuable every day 1t is
kept
To those wishing to purchase, the terms will be
f. W. BASSETT,
aug1l2W No. 50 Main street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18
RRTHE DoMEsr1o MARKErs.-Notwi

~THE DOMESTIC MARKETs.-Notwith-
standing the rain of the previous evening,
there was the largest market in the Second
Ward yesterday morning that we have had
during the year. The supply of tomatoes
was abundant. They are ripeuing very
rapidly at present and producers are an1-
ious to get them off their hands. They sold
very readily, however, at Is cents peck
and fifty cents bushel, as nearly every
body put them up for winter use. Potatoes
sold at 80 aud 40 cents peck, apples at
80 and 40 cents peck, according to quail
ity, green corn at 10 and 10 cents dozen,
cabbage at cents head, cucumbers l5
and 20 cents dozen, and onions at 80
cents a peck and scarce at that. Butter
sold at 40 cents pound and eggs at 123 and
Is cents dozen. Mutton sold at Is cents
a pound and good beef at IL and Is.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-18

9A Big PEACH CRoP.-Peaches are
N::T throughout the West this season,
a''it will make mouths water to read of
a' monster crop of this delicious fruit in
E'F!and, Delaware and New Jersey, where
lie orchards are breaking down with the
'sisSt of the golden and red cheeks
VFog to the terrible drouth IN those
SiA'es peaches are smaller than usual,
2'i'hs quantity is far ahead of previous
!sA';' The SPECTATORS in Delaware last
!af contracted for the transportation of
'9 600 Oasksts-this year the contracts
AVE already reached the high figure of
--'''Voo baskets, and it is thought this
=. lot prove limit to this immense
'+a' The apple and pear crop is also
~. 0nt inferior in quality owing to the