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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

But two Of the speakers seemed adverse TO Il,
and upon taking the vote on the motion for in
definite pOStpOnement, only seventeen voted in
the affirmative. From the indications pre-
sented, it is fair to conclude that this small mi
nority was composed, for the most part, of
those who desire reunion, but, for the reasons
before 2dyerted to, deem the present aninop-
perfume period for agitating the subject. We
are not accurately informed as to the wishesand
feelings of the people OfW est Virginia on thisim
portant subject. The accounts thatreachus
vague and conflicting. BY some, who profess
to be well informed, We are told that their
wishes are generally in favor of reunion. By
others, who claim to be equally well informed,
We are told that the reverse is the case. The
testimony Of Mr.. PESDLEToN, Of Giles, (Which
is on the extreme border) is that he knows
of no one along line OF a hundred miles who
opposes the reunion of the two States. So
far as the people of this State are concerned,
the manifestations, we are happy in being able
to say, show an imposing approach to unanim-
ity in favor Of the speedy reunion OF Virginia
spring from selfish considerations. 1t is warm
and generous sentiment, based upon former
fraternal relations, associations and recollec-
tious. 1t expects to receive no more benefit
than it will confer. 1t has its foundations in
sense of reciprocal advantages and in noble de-
sire TO share togetherthe name and the destinies
of that ancient Commonwealth whose founders
and traditions are the same, and whose divorce
is unnatural.
ANY asperities and alterations that had their
existence in the past should be obliterated by
the removal of that only cause to which they
were referable-slavery. There is now no
earthly cause for ill-will between the people Of
the two States-nor do we see, leaving out Of
view the selfish objects Of place-seekers, any
reason for perpetuating division, the most
prominent incident of which is the entailment
upon the people Of all the burdens and ex-
pepses of two State Governments, when one
would suffice.
This action of our Legislature, although but
initiatory and immature, will go out to our
brethren of West Virginia as an imposing peace
offering, well calculated to re-awaken all the
old and alfectionate memories and associations
Of the past. Nor should its effect be in the
slightest degree abated on the contrary it
should be increased-by the incOnsiderable aud
undecided manifestations of opposition encOun-
tered by these resolutions in the House,
Argument on this subject will be more appre-
ciated at future stage of the proceedings than
at present.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
Polygamy.


Legislation designed to head of polygamy
and its great advocate, BRIGHAM You've, has
been initiated in the House of Representatives
by bill introduced by Mr.. GRINNELL providing
that no commission shall hereafter be issued to
any civil or military officer resident in Utah,
until he has filed in the office where such COM
mission issues dsavowal of the doctrine and
practice OF polygamy, and that no compensa-
ton shall be allowed to any such officers
in that Territory without such disayowal The
bill goes to the Judiciary Committee 1t will
make the '.heathen rage"
On the same day, 0hc 10TH, Mr.. WARD, OF
New York, introduced another resolution de-
claring that notwithstanding the law against
polvgamy, that abominable institution still
exists and is on the increase in Utah, and should
be swept from tho Territories of this Republic,
if it takes the whole power of the Government
TO do so, and to that end
RcSolred, That the Committee on Terrific
= ries take the whole subject into consideration,
"and enquire into the conduct of the United
Estates officials in that Territory, and report,
ably bill or otherwise, such law or remedy As
"thc eXigencv ct the case demands
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

From the army llo,pital-the bloody battc-held-the
mansion of the rich and the humble abode oil tue
puor--.fron the Office and the sacred desk--irom The
mountain top, distant valleys ana far off islands OF the
occsn---from every nook aud corner Of the civilized
lJ-i. pouring in the evidence Of the astonishing
effects of BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERs. Thou
sands upon thousands Of letters like tho following M!
bs seen at our office:
RrrpsRrRY, WIS, Sept 10, lst"':
l have been in the army hosP""iI a..
fourteen month.speechirsN ani ne'ry H'nu ~ ri
ion Illinois ih.y gave me 4 bottle Oi Plantation D'
.rrgI mo c. \. FLAuTE.
sorrH WARSAW, ONO, July -, 1865.
one young man. who had Deen ''eH a, ''I' rr
ont Of the house for rwo years with scroina % ~,
sipela,, after paying The doctors over 60, Rir
OsnsA'' ms EDWARD WouNAlL.
I'll, r,llooing Is from the Manager OF the Union
uom. school fjr the children Of Volunteers:
u,vruryrv MASsGoS, Fiery SEVENTH STREET
nav "''" NEW YORK, August 1, 1853. }
Dr. DRAKE Your wonderful Plantation ram
bacn given 10 one OF little children 'GHtIn5 r. ~"
weakness and weak lungs with mo-t hiPP! ~. ~
one little girl in particular, WIN pans III me- -,
los of appetite. and daily wasting cohsumI'lo"i W
chm ali medical skill had been exhausted ms peen
cbijr%ly rs.toreI We commenced with but t'L-
spoonful Of Bitters day Her aPpe Ii anu
rapidly ine1Sa,1% and she Is no" Ms o. DEvoE
owe much 10 you, for verify believe
the Plantation Biiters have saved my ne
REV. W. II, wAGGoNER,
+ Madrid, New York
The Plantation Bittcrs have
cured me OF Liver Complaint, of which was laid up
''''''"''' '' IL. ,, KINGSLEY,
Cleveland, ohio.
The Plantation Bitters have cured me
Of arrangement OF the Kidneys and urinary organs
that has distressed me for years 1t acts like Charm
254 Broadway, New York.
&c, &c, &C, &C
.F Thou wilt send me two bottles of thy
Plantation Bters. Ny wife has been greatly benefit
I cd by thciruse.' Thy friend, ,,
t.' Philadelphia, Pa.
have been great sufferer from Dys-
/ pepsia ana had 20 abandon preaching. The
'A"''''" ''' 80 REV. J. S CATnoRY
i,.. Rochester, y. Y.
have given the Plantation Bitters to
( ishing effect G. W. b. ANDREWS,
: Superintendent Soldiers Home,
-. Cincinnati, ohio.
! The P1ASrArroy BrrTERs make the weak strong 'H'
Ianid brilliant and are exhausted natures great r.
storer They are composed Of the celebrated Ca'''!
Bark Wintcrgreen, sassAiras' hVO'''
. preserved in perfectly pure ST. Croix Kun"
/ s. T..--ls60.
Persons Of sedentary habits trouo'eu WV"
ns. a,i.ude, palpitaOn Of the heart lack oil Ape
eating torpid liver, constipation etc.,
deserve to suffer if they will not try them
They are recommended by the highest medical Au-
tItorities and are warranted produce an immediate
. beneficial effect They are exceedingly agreeable
perfectly pure and harmless
Any person rehIing bottles or Offering to sell Plan
rArIox BIrrRRs in bulk by the gallon, or in any man
ner except a. above is swindler and imPos'or Win
whom we shall deal as the law directs.
Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the habit
able globe. ~
myl9--eodly2dp
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
RICHMOND WING.
THURSDAY MORNING......DEC. 81, 1865.
The Election TO-DAY.

To-day the city votes for member Of the
House ofDelegates and a Prosecuting Attorney
for the Superior Court. Each Of these posi-
tions isimpOrtant enough, of ITSELF TO call out a
full vote. For broader reasons, too, it is de-
sirable that our people should avoid the ap-
pearAnce Of Indifference and apathy in public
affairs, remembering that there are those who
eagerly seize upon all such manifestations as
proof of sullenness and disafiection. We call,
therefore, for a general vote to-day. The polls
will be opened at the usual places and hours.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
Ernm Enrtrcss NInnroc.

FORTRESS MONROE, December ls.-A fleet of up
wards of two hundred sailing vessels are in this
harbor, wind-bouud.
riotous disturbance took place in Norfolk, Va,
yesterday, between the Twentieth New York Iegi-
mcnt ana the Thrtieth United States colored rcgi
ment vollcy of ten or twelve muskets was fired
by the Twentieth regiment upon the colored soldiers
who were about TO return the fire, when their officers
arrived and put an end to the Affair." which at one
only was injured.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

Cost Of repairs of LIST division, including
Richmond Dock, for five years. S+67 OS6
Cost of repairs Of Is. division, including
Richmond Dock, per annum. 934l7
The cost Of repairs in the years 1857 and 1883 was
greatly increased above that of the three succeeding
years in consequence of the fresh Of 1857 the cost
Of which may be put down at $4,000
In making comparison between the proposals
and the average cost of repairs, it will be fair To
suppose that during the five years that the work NAV
be under contract the damage done by freshets will
amount to the same as it did from 1856 to 1861
which was about $4,000 per annum, 8, 900 per
annum of which would have to be paid by the com.
pany; 5000, therefore, should be added TO each
proposal.
William Merrifeld d Cos proposal is the lowest
and amounts with 50 900 added for cost of feshets
Average annual cost OF repairs
of LIST division. .............. 90 All per annum
Difference in favor Of Merriield
20 proposal. ............ O,4lI per annum.
or about - per cent. p.
THIRD-A Comparison betpeeH the Proposals and
Ny Estimate the Prospective Cost Of Repairs Of
lJt and % Divisions, separately
Estimate of the cost of repairs of LIST Divi-
sion Richmond to Lyme hburg, including
the Richmond Dock for the year 1866. .Sl07 900
William Merrfeld Il Cos proposal for 1856. 10000
Difference against Merrifelds proposal. 1872 200
The above estimate of the cost OF repairs oil the
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
SPECIAL NOTICES,
,6r REMOVAL.

iCT- REMOVAL.
JOHN c. MILLER,
fate Of Kent, Paine Co..
Jobber and Retail Dealer in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Has removed to that large aud conveniently arranged
new building, No. 29 Main street. corner Of Ninth, and
has opened full and complete stock Of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
To which he invites the attention Of the Merchants Of
yirginia North Carolina and Tennessee.
SAMUEL VI. PRICE has general supervision Of the.
sales department. and gives special attention to the
tail trade decIol
;CPHALL'S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
REVIEWER has proved itselfto be the most perfect pre-
paration for the hair offered 10 the public.
1t is vegetable compound, and contains no injurious
properties whatever.
1T WILL RESTORE GRAY HAIRTOITs ORIGINAL
COLOR. Co.. .....
II will keep the hair from falling out.
II cleanses the scalp and makes the hair son, us -
and sken. -
II Is splendid hair dressing.
No person. old or young, should fail to use 1t.
1T Is RECOMMENDED AND USED BY THE FIRST y
MEDICAL AUTHORITY.
As-Ask for Halls Vegetable sieilan Hair Remover,
and take other.
RIP HALL CO,
Nashua n. H., Proprietors.
For sale by all druggists. noV2l-6n
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
destructive Fire in Ken,ueky.

LOUISVILLE December lS-A fire at Greensboro
Kentucky, on Friday, consumed block OF build
ngs on tho corner of Second and Ana streets, occu-
pied az business houses by Messrs. Norris Barr,
Rosenlleld, Rothschild and Others Los about
Sl3n nnn -------
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

To WHOM 1T Mar Observation-Disclosures, we have, du
ring the past ihroe years, so great quantities Of the
wonderful household remedy,
PLANTATION BlTTERs,
for the cure Of Dyspepsia Sb,rr Stomach, Headache
Pain IN the Side, Heartburn, Feversh Lips, Nc., and
Whereas, no instance has come to our knowledge
wherein Plantation Ei;ters have not given perfect and
complete satisfaction and,
Whereas, VIC believe Plantation Biters to be great
national and family blessing; now, therefore, II is
Resolved, That we will cOnthuc to make Plantation
Bittcrs and dispense them 10 suffering fellow
that we will preserve their perfectly pure stand.
ard aud manufacture them with the greatest care and
that we will by every in our power, publish Ia
the whole world the glad tdings that We have found In
Plantation Beri sure perfect remedy Tor dyspepsia
and it, awful train of horrid nightlnire diseases.
Witness our hand and seal,
New York city 1863. ! 80, .
decl9--Odlw T. ii. DkAhb u W., IL 81
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

MAN MIN

SmERNAS-GRtMEs. Near this city, by Rev J. B.
Taylor, Jr, Of CupepPer c. H. the evening OF Tues
day December 10, Mr.. WILLARD SHERMAN, of AleNah-
dria, to Mrs. MARY NJ GRIMES, of ll"nrico county
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

CoMPLIMESrARY.-My hair Is now restored TO its
youthful color have grey hair left. am sa:s-
lied that the preparation IS uOta dye, but acts on the
secreons My hair ceases 10 fall, which Is certainly
an advantage TO ne; who was in danger OF becomtn s
Mrs s 4. ALIENS Worlds Hair Rcsorcr and Zylnbll-
sln,um or Hair Dressing. Every druggist sells them
dec2O-lw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
DIED.

the residence of her father, in Ame-
Lin county Va on the 18th day of December, FANSY,
only daughter Of Jaquelin p and Harriet b. Taaferro
in the i4fh wear Of her age She was a beloved child
a fond sister, and del Christian. .i. ..i ...
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

An act authorizing the collection of publ
An act TO amend the second section OF
passed December 10, 1865, staying the cole
debts for limited period.
An act authorizing the Oyerseers of the
the county of New Kent to sell wood on 1
House land for other purposes than the ma n
OF the poor. .Eaar
An act for the relief of John Stephenson,
erick county. u
A bill to incorporate the Chesterfield !,
Mining Company. . . y-5.L.y y n,
A bill to incorporate the Norfolk CT
Company. l-t.I snt
wealth to purchase arms, accoutremeIFsf
milton for the use of the Public Qua,
Tertiary. seosf'
An act to Ssisss,zzsea-.r--sJ
Company 70 b5f3S" money. go, i,i6i Z
TIE PARDON OF Mr.. DAVIS AND oTIIsd.
m PRISONERS, ETC. \ a.
The Senate joint resolutions askieE.s. civ
Mr.. Davis and other political prisone< ~
toration of the writ Of habeas corpus, W.
and passed. ~ ~ bfiiI ~
AMENDING THE STAY LAW PASSED of:or,zt
The following Senate bill was paspg e..
. Be it enacted by the. General A5Htr
Nhe I'd section of the act entitled an ate<
collection of debts for limited period PODS,
cember 10, 1865, be amended and Fe-ef vi
lows t4.5<4nr
Section .. If any execution shall isN W. -
before the passage of this act, the ppfVt---t
on shall be restored to the defendent, 49,
main subject to the lien of the execnf
but nothing in this act contained shais
to apply to any case OF debt or con-,x
sequent to the second day of April, efssy
and sixty-five. visty
This act shall be in force from its Ial
THE STAY LAW REPORTED BY ysf q
COMMITTEE.
The stay law reported through Meht any
the Committee on the Judiciary-thaNs'
day for yesterday, at l o'clock, wa.
motion "a Mr. LEE, of Richmond,
January, al the At A. HIRsHx cnSH
tinuing special order, every day, ~ of Dir.
until disposed of. a.l Price"
REPORT OF THE CGMMITTEE or R-t,slli.
A bill to incorporate the Insuran20oDs
America. .t'. 'H. -
A bill to incorporate the Chesape;;
Mining Company.
\ bill to incorporate the Richmony,
rance Company. Ap
A bill to authorize the County Court Ono.
Ton county to borrow sum Of money. IS.
bill TO authorize the County Court q !. I
ton county to sell the stock owned by said 10
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Compal
On motion, the House adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
The Events of the Week.

The fourprominentp olitiealevents of Monday
and Tuesday were-the proclamation of the
Secretary of State declaring that, inasmuch as
tweuty-seven of the States, being three-tourths
of the States of the Union, have, by their Lee
gislatures, ratified the constitutional amend
ment prohibiting slavery or involuntary servi-
tude within the United States, except as pun
ishment for crime, the same has become valid,
to all intents and purposes, as part Of the
Constitution of the United States
The letter of the Secretary of State to the
Provisional Governor of Alabama, relieving
him from his trust, and the publication of a
letter from the same to the Governor elect OF
Alabama, authorizing him to enter upon the
discharge of his Gubernatorial functions
The Presidents message enclosing the re-
ports of Generals GRANT and HOWARD upon the
condition of the-South; and
The speech of THADDEUs STEVENS in the
House of Representatives. s
These are events enough for two days di-
gestion. The auguries to be drawn from the
three first may be pronounced decidedly en-
Souraging, while there is nothing in the last to
cite apprehension, not even when taken in
Action with the declaration Of Senator
~ that the. > JaaEE sCypessage is &c a
= sgs..,.a 4. t.s,'ff Partnls2. - hloled .bv that
ION pPlisau - -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
ecE on Kansas

indications are that THADDEUs STEVENS
y SSUuNER are now irrevocably at war with
NE President. They may be said to have
burnt their bridges and shipping. Whether
sufficient number of the Republicans will fol-
low them to make their antagonism formidable
remains to be seen. The President, General
Grant. General SHERMAN and General Howard
united, constitute a mighty power, and any
blows aimed at them will be apt to recoil with
stunning effect upon the assailants.
Mr.. RAYMOND, of New York, appears as the
leader of the conservative Republicans IN the
House, and the Jacobinical Pennsylvania VIII
find him formidable antagonist. 1t Is very
manifest that collision will soon occur when
we NAV look out for angry and vivid sparks.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

Ejo NEW RICHMOND THEATRE-LEC-
TURE.-At the solicitation OF many friends the Lecture
the 4" Atomic Phenomena Of Nature, hitherto de-
lvereI for the benefit of the Female Humane Asylum
will be repeated byiBRNEsT LaGARDE ESQ.,, at the
Riehmopd Theatre, on FRIDAY, December I'D, at s
o'clock, Z. NJ. .J ........
BE TICKETS can be purchased at the box Office Of
the Theatre, and Bigooj Rilcy's Z. p. Townsend,
Mitchell Tyler, j. W. Davies Son, and at The va
rious Drug Stores. Price so cents. i... dec2l 2t
If SPECIAL NOTICE.-WE ASK THE
attention OF the trade to large sale Of Groceries and
Miscellaneous Goods this morning, at II o'clock To
which will be added an In voice of --....-
% Cases Pure Imported Champagne. l.4,!y
20 Cases Finest Brandy.
These Goods very fine and we'll suited to the sp-
preaching season. 81 ". -
TARDY WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
100 Bbls. Herrinss-choce quality,
90 Pals Butter. .,.r.. .... ID, o.. .r--..
On account of whom 1t may concern,
900 to 1000 Sacks Liverpool " Fine and Ground Adm
solt 90 u l. n
dec2l-t .s. ..
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: ~ u Including Dblankets
~ ibEk: sIsl1 Zine shaftet and Plain Riding Sad

Y, ZINE ohAlIer and FIAIh hIIFhg SAu-
dies, tity made
ladies' Quilted side-saddes, city made
English Bride Filings and Martingales
Daniels Steel Post Bits
Plated Coach and Riding snaniss
Fine Hard Solder Stirrup Irons
And general assortment OF saddlery Hardware, TO
which invite city and country trade.
A few sets OF Buggy and Ambulance Harness, which
will sell low. ocl25t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
YORK RIVER RAILROAD.
unESE OLE nEIEGATES.

The House met at noon, the Speaker in the Chair.
Prayer by the Rev. George Taylor of the Baptist
Church. ...
THE STATE GOLD Distributed on THE NIGHT OF THE
EVACUATION OF RICHMOND AMONG CERTAIN EN-
PLoYEEs DE THE STATE GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. JoYNEs from the Committee on the Judicial
ry reported that said committee had had under con-
sidcration the resolution of the House adopted on
the 18th instant referring to them the report made
to the Governor by j. NJ. Bennett, late Auditor of
Public accounts, and instructng them to make GER
tain enquiries in reference to the subject matter of n
portion Of said report and beg leave to submit the
following
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

SECOND. 4 Comparison 5etIrceE the Proposals and
the AScertained Annual Expense Qfhc Company on
Acc0uat Of Expenses and Repairs, for FIRE Years
from, the list October 1856 10 the lSt October 1851
The annual cost of expenses and repairs of the
canal for five years from lst October 1850, to lst
October 1851. has been as follows
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21
2. 70 lg.pty Go . Of IA III

~ TRACT OF LAND '7E1ET--- ootq
mentioned 10 raid proceedings, consisting OF 56E ~
adjoining the "Dcwbcrry estate, being the El- ne
which the said John Cooke died seized and possessed
subject to the dover hight u his widow in one-third
which has been assigned her The land is in good
dillon, In good neighborhood, and within mile and
half II "hewlitts Turnout" the Virginia Central
Railroad. p ..
The Land may be sold In one parcels TO suit
purchasers
TERNs-Two hundred dollars Of the purchase money
will be required in cash For the balance, an equal
credit OF and two years will be given the title TO
be with held until all the purchase money is paid
dec7--tds 49, JOHN PAGE, Commissioner.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

decle-tJanl Governor street, Richmond. Va.
;CJs DYSPEPSIA.-What everybody says
must be true. We have heard DR.. striekland's Tonic
spoken Of frequently by those who have been beno
fitted by IL, that at last compelled to make IL
known to the public that really believe It effects
in every therefore, say to those, who
suffering with Dyspepsia Nervous Debility to go to
their druggists and get bottle Of DIR. strieklsnds
Tonic. oct30-ly
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

HPPROFESSO CONWAY'S COUGH
MXTURE.-This Cough Mixture was used e1elnsgss-y
by the late Doctor James II. Conway, In hs extensive
practice in this city for the last twenty years Thons
snds Of his patients attest its efficacy and the nap
Of the in ventoT Is sufficient guarantee for lis value
a prescription Many applications hsrlng been mad
for this Invaluable preparation, With The consent G.
Mrs Conway, the subscribers now prepared to r.
tish II in all quantities, both whoesais and retail
Prepared only By p. JOHNSTON a bko.,
Druggists, cor. Of litb and Capitol sts., under
oct23-sm the Powhatan Hotel Richmond. q
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-21

;CP FOR CHRISTMAS
Old Scotch Whisky
Old Irish do
Old Jamaica Rum
Old Cognac Brandy
Old Rye Whisky
Old Apple Brandy
London Porters and Ale
Heidsick, Cliquot, Imperial and other eec-
brated brands Of genuine Champagnes
Old Marganx Caret b,
Sauces, Teas, Pickles, Olives
. - Worcestershire Sauce
.. Lobsters, Oysters
g. '. Condensed MIX 'i'
With general assortment Of WINES and LIQUORS In
GLIDING
. 90 barrels Whiskeys
: loo dozen assorted Wines. &c.
.