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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
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THERE'S WORK TO DO.


The blackbird early leaves Its rest
To meet the smiling dawn,
And gather fragments for its nest
From upland, wood and lawn.
The busy bee that wings its way
Mid sweets of varied hue,
At every flower would seem to say
There's work enough to do"
The cowslip and the spreading vine,
The daisy in the grass,
The snow-drop and theseglantine,
Preach sermons as we pass.
The ant, within its cavern deep
Would bid us labor, too,
And writes upon its tiny heap
There's work enough to do"
The planets, at their Makers WILL
Move onward in their ears,
For Natures wheel is never still
Progressive as the stars
The leaves that Auiter In the air.
And Summer breeZes woo,
One solemn truth to man declare
There's work enough to do"
Who then can sleep when all around
Is active, fresh, and free
Shall man-creatiens lord-be found
Less busy than the beef
Our courts and alleys are the field,
Hmen would search them through
That bear the sweets that labor yield
And work enough to do
TO have heart for those who weep
The scottish drunksrd win;
To rescue all the children, deep
In ignorance and sim
To help the poor, the hungry feed
To give him coat and shoe.
To see that all can writeTnd read
Is work enough to do"
The time is short-thc world is wide,
And much has to be done;
This wondrous earth and all its pride,
WIN vanish with the sum
The moments fly on lightnng's wings,
And life's uncertain, too;
We've none to speak on foolish things
There's work enough to do"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
Il. Y. SCATTER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

UrOUTD respectfully inform BIZ ola friends "a
w and customers and the public general -
ly. that he has removed from Sharon and ,et- III
tied in Canton, where be will coutlnu- the
Merchant Tailoring Business,
in all its various branches Having an experience
Of nearly thirty years he feels confident o. h'7 In
itv ~ give satisfaction 10 all who may favor HIN
with their patrunage-a liberal share OF which he
solicit. from the public.
Having resided and carried on bnsiness in sharon
for many years respectfully refers to the .hizeAs
Of that place and vicinity. ,-,,.--
second story. a.
Aug. %, lstij. u
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
DOCKS FOR THE TIMES.

DOCKS FOR THE TIMES,
JUST RECEIVED,
Southern History of the War, by
Pollard of Richmond
Life Of Stonewa Jackson, by Virginian
Southern Generals, what they are, and what they
have done.
Distinguished southern Women.
The steel portraits alone, contained in each book,
are worth the price OF book
A new and choice collection of
Plain and Colored Photographs,
Photograph Bibles, for family ports.
Photograph Albums.
school and Miscellaneous Books,
stationery: Novels and
Magazines received monthly.
Constantly on hand,
Music, Musical Instruments & Strings,
Fine Pocket Cutlery and Fancy Goods,
Colts new Pocket Pistols,
Cartridges of various kinds,
Powder Shot, Caps, Gun Wads Gun Tubes
CARROTS Snuff, Cigars, Tobacco,
Pipes, Etc, Etc, Etc,
For sale by -
South side Of Court Square, Canton, Miss
Jan. Is, lS66.-3m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
Legal Notice.

DY VIRTUE of the provisions of deed OF
ID trust, executed by j. H. Caldwell ana
his wife, Mary Caldwell, to the undersigned
dated July 18th 1860 and duly recorded on
pages 354 and 355 Book of the records OF
he Probate Clerk of Madison county, state
of Mississippi. hereby give notice to all III
parties interested, that will proceed to sell
before the Courthouse door, in the city OF
Canton, State and county azores aid, on
Monday, 10th day January, A. D. 1861
between legal hours to the highest bidder, a,
public cutlery, for cash, the following reai
estate situate and lying within the county o.
Madison, State aforesaid, together with all
and singular the appurtenances thereuntS De,
longing, viz: N! and WI and Wa OF Il
of section 3. Ell and W. Ell and 50 ~
N Ell of section 10. NJ of 81 and - oil W
of S wa of section IL in township eight rang'
/ east and Ell S Ell of section 3. All Of sec
ton "a, and W. of N WI Of section 80 town
ship 9 range 9 east, containing by esumauei
| $40 acres more or less.
The title is believed to be beyond dispute,
but acting as trustee, l shall only convey suci
lille as is vested in me by virtue Of sad dee'
in trust. hlOhAhD Ts.,s,o.
Jsn.ll-'6 6-ly. ---e.--
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
March IS, 1866.

NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT.
10 Jan,es Huffman and all others interested
in the estate Of Samuel W-Hgfnon, de-
ceased.
Won are hereby notified to be and person.
/ ally appear in the Probate Court OF
Madison County Mississippi, on Saturday
the l4,h day Of April next. in the April
Tenn of said court, then and there to
show cause il any you can. why the FL
nal Account of R. M. Davis. Administra.
tor on the estate Of said decsdent should
not be allowed as stated and decree Of
the court entered accordingly
By order Of the Court. ,
E. D. WARD. Crk.
March Is, 1866. eT4w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison County.
In Probntc tourt Of said COUNTY, March
Term, A. ID. 1865.

\, Probate tourt Of .nid county, March
Term, A. ID. 1865.
In the matter of the final account Of John
c. BeathaH, administrator Of Isaac
Mann, deceased.
TT appearing to the satisfaction OF the
Court that Charles l.. Mann, one OF
the heirs OF said deceased, resides in
New Orleans. La. and that William
Coleman, another heir, resides at Hoas"
ton, Texas-It is ordered by the Court
that publication be made in the American
Citizen. a public newspaper published IN
the city Of Canton. for four successive
weeks. notifying said Charles l.. Mann
and William Mann, to be and appear IN
this Court on Friday. the 18Th day oil
April. 1866, to show cause. it any they
can, why said final account should not DO
allowed. Test: E. d. WARD.
Clerk.
March IL 1866. eTn74w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
DUMPS. PUMPS, .......PIMP
LIGHTNING RoDSl

]. NJ HALE has just received a stock OF
Pump Material, and is prepared to put up
new Pumps ard repair Old ones al NE
shortisi notice, for small adVarce on oid
prices, for cash. 49,,
Give him a call. Stone House, third door
South. Mars, le6b-lm-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31

In the Circuit Court of said County.
WM. M. TowLEn Attachment to March
VS. p Term, 1866.
rNHE defendant in me above stated case is
/ hereby notified that an attachment was
issued against his estate on the 2oth DAY OF
October, A. D. 1865, for the sum OF -FOUR
Thousand Eight Hundred and seventy
seven Dollars, with ten per cent per an
nam from lst January, 1861, returnaoie TO
laid court, in favor of said plaintiff and ina,
unless he appears at the Court house oil san, t
county. in the town of Canton, on the 4th
Monday of March, next, and plead, answer
or demur to said attachment, judgment ny de'
fault will be entered against hun, anu tht
estate attached will be sold to satisfy said
INDICTMENT and it is further ordered, that TINS
notice be published at least once week io'
| four consecutive weeks in the American Gu
zen. a public newspaper in this state a COP,
of which is to be sent by the CLERK OF I'M
| Court to Quitman, Wood county 10 the 9tat'
of Texas, the Post Office of said defendant
addressed to him. =,
WITNESS my hand and tn
! seal of said Court, this me OIL
IL. S. day of February, A. D. lo6H
49, P. Hill Atty for plaintiff
Feb. 8. lS66-eT7w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
Sherif;s Sale.

Many G. HERNDoN, Guard'n, &C.,
vs.. FL rA'
Estate LAWSON F. HENDERSON. J
JEFFERSON Love, Admir-, &C.,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
CASE OF EIGHT DAY CLOCKS

MosBY. HIGHLANDS q co
lar
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
CORN, IRON, &C.

I HAVE Just received thity five hundred
l. bushels Of yellow and 1900 hundred
bushels Of white CORN, also a lot of RON
suitable for plantation use. The public
generally would do we'll to give me call
before purchasing elsewhere. -
TT. RICHARDS.
FEB. 10, 1861
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31

UST ECEIV E D
1OOO BUSHELS CORN at 81 %; 5oo
lUUU bushels Oats-$l 90: 100 SACKS
Salt; 25 bbls choice ST. Louis family Flour'
Is sacks Coffee; Buckwheat, Corn Meal
Bacon, Potatoes, Molasses, Whisky
Gin, Catawba Wine. Sugar
Syrup, Rice, Soda, Sale
ratus. Ralsins. Pepper,
Spice, M &C keral;
Peaches, Peas,
Tomatoes,
Corn in cans;
Oysters, Sardines,
Crackers, Vinegar, Lime,
Cement, Tobacco, Olive Oil,
Coal Oil, Sauces, Chocolate,
Backing, Garden Seed, Black Tea
Green Tea, Starch, Soap, Candles,
Matches, Indigo, Yeast Powders singer
Mustard, Cinnamon, Nutmegs,. snuff
Quinine, Morphine, Paregorc, Lauda-
nun, Castor Oil, Pills; Hostel
ter's, brakes and Old Cab
in Bitters Bay Rum,
Sugar of Lemon,
Macaroni.
Pickles, Walnut, Tomato and Worcester
shire Sauces, Gloves, Turpentine, Flax Seed
j. ID. MOREY n Co.,
Feb, 10, 1866. CANTON, Miss
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-03-31
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison County,

February "a, 1866
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
The Suffering Poor.

It is unnecessary for us to bring to the at
tention ofs our readers, in form, tho fact, that
suffering for bread exists to considerable ex-
tent in our midst. 1t is too apparent to need
even affirmation. The majority of the suffer
ers are of those who died in the arfny--wid-
ows and orphans many of whom are helpless,
and suffering for both food and raimeut.-
There arc a few others who arc in q like des-
titute condition.
Whilst the fact of dcsttution is patent, the
remedy is not so clear. The poverty which
pcrvades all classes prevents many from con-
tributing as literally as they would like to do,
or have in times past done. Still, not few
have given their mite. AS further help, it
has been suggested that the Commissioners of
the Poor levy higher tax, and proceed at
once to purchase grain to supply the helpless,
whoare neither able to make or purchase bread.
Recent attempts to cxtort by force should
admonish us'that something must be DONE
Let provision be made, if possible, for the
needy. Separate, by all means, the claims of
the meritorious from those of the Unworthy.
Succor the former; and, if necessary, use
force to repcl force from the latter Violence
"nd consequent waste will perish the whole
country
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
Stay Law Unconstitutional.

On Monday last, the Court of Errors, in
session at Columbia, declared the I" stay law"
unconstitutional, as follows:
"That SO much Of the Acts of the Legis-
1ature of 1861 and 1866, as interdicts the SER
vice or execution Of any necsnc or final pro-
cess of any Of the Courts of this State for the
collection Of money is in conflict with the ar
tioe Of the Constitution of the United States,
which prohibits State from passing any law
imparing the obligation of contracts, and that
the said provisions are consequently inopera-
tive and void"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
The General Confidence. :

The General Conference of the Methodist
Church adjourned on the 3D. The pastorate
was extended four years. $4,000 was ap-
propriatcd for the support of the Bishops
Permission was granted the Missouri aud St.
Louis Conferences to divide. The name and
style of the church was changed to "Thc
Methodist Church" The probation system
was stricken from the discipline Class meet
ing was made a privilege, but no test of mem
bership any longer Monthly church meet
ings were ordained and love- feastst to be held
with closed doors. Salaries arc to be rcgula-
ted by congregations. The committee on
finance recommends that an institute be estab-
lished for the education of young minister's,
and also that biblical schools be established in
connection with colleges already in operation.
Rev. A. II. Redford, of Louisville, was elect
ed Book Agent; DR.. Il. 0. Summers, Book
Editor. The Domestic Missionary Board was
located at Nashville, Tenn, and Dr. j. d.
AIeFerrin was elected Secretary. The follow
ing arc the editors of the different church ma.
pcrs: st. Louis Advocate, DIR. D. Il Mean
nally; Memphis Advocate, Rev. w. C. John
son Arkansas Advocate, Rev J. =. Cobb ::
Texas Advocate, Rev. j. G.. johnson. and the
Southern Christian Advocate, DR.. Il II. Myers.
The above has been condensed from our
exchanges.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
State eE South Carolina.

IN oRDINARY-CITATIoN.
W HEREAS Robert a. Thompson, c.Ep.p,
w hath aopliod to me for ettors of adminiss
tration, with Will annexed, upon tho Personal
Estate of Eliza A. IsboIl deconscd, lnte of tho
District of Pickens and State aforesaid: The.
kindred and creditors Of said deceased, are
therefore, cited to appear before me at Piokens
G. II. on Monday the Cd day of July, 1866. to
shew cause, if any they can why said letters
should not be granted. Given under nv hand
and seal this lIth day of May, 1866
,,'W w. T.. IIOLCOMBE. opD
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
/" calhoun"

A supplement to the Daily Courier" CON-
tains report on the resources Of the pro-
posed new District Of Calhoun, S. c., with
practical information for immigrants and per
sons affected with pulmonary complaints. -
The proposed new district" is to be carved
out Of Barnwell, Edgcfcld and Orangoburg.
This report is most interesting one, but too
long for our short columns Until this report
appeared, We had been led to believe that when
Pickens was divided, one portion of our terri
tory would be named CALHOUN. We still
Insist upon this appropriate and reasonable
feature of the case.
4D" The Baptist Church and Sunday
School Messenger" published at Yorkville,.
s. O., by Rev. T1LMAN r. GAINES, has been
received 1t is Magazine of good size, each
number containing thirty.two pages, we'll
printed on fine paper Price, SO a year. We
commend it to the denomination whose inter.
ssts it 80 ably advocates,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
State OF Sosatin Carolina.
IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NJ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
NM iEREAS, Rub't. a. Thompson. c.R.p.p..
w hath applied to nc for letters of admini.-
tration upon the Estate Of Joshua Spencer. decd.
late of the District of Pickens and State afnre
said: The kindred md creditors of said dc.
ceased, are. therefore, cited to appear before mo
at Pickens Court House on Monday the I'd day
OF July, 1866. to shew cause. if any they Gun.
why SAID letters sbon' d not DO granted. Given
under'my hand and seal this 18TH lay of NAV.
1906 W. f. 1IOLCOMBE o.pn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 10 Tho House, by a
vote of 1873 against 81, passed the Recon
struction Committees amendment to the Con-
stitution. Republicans of all shades voted in
the affirmative. prohibits any State making
or enforcing statutes denying to any persess
al equal portion of the law. The apportion-
ment of representation is to be according to
numbers, but is restricted to the extent that
citizensabove 81 years of age are excluded from
voting until July 1870. It DISTINGUISHES all
who voluntarily adhered to the late insurrec-
ton prohibits the assumption or payment Of
the Confederate debt, and grants no compen-
sation for slaves emancipated
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Senate pass
ed the postal appropriation bill, after striking
out the amendment heretofore adopted, pre-
venting parties appointed to Office during the
recess from recovering any pay until confirmed
by the Senate. Before the passage ofthe bill,
Mr. Cowan made speech declaring those
who intcfposcd to prevent the Southern States
from being represented were d,sunionists and
thatoppostion TO restoration was superinduccd
by fear of losing political power.
WASHINGTON, May 14-The House a.
doptcd u resolution instructing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the cxpcdiency Of
so altering the existing law as to abrogatc the
tenure OF Office at the pleasure Of thotappoint-
ina power, and to make it subject only to the
condition of good behavior. Mr.. Stevens in-
troduced a resolution for the appointments of
committee Of three members Of the House
to investigate the Memphis riots, which was
passed.
MIR. Chandler, of New York, offered res
oution endorsing the President for having,
by the exercise Of his veto power, protected
the people Of the country from the acts Of
wicked, malignant and mischievous men. The
House refused to entertain the resolution
Mr.. Schenck thcn offered resolution of CEN
sure against Mr. Chandler, for the insult Of
fercd to the House by the Introduction of lis
resolution, which, after a brief address, by
Mr.. Chandler, in vindication Of his course,
was agreed to, by a vote Of yeas II, nays So
Dey" A gentleman advertised for wifc
through the papers, and received answers.from
eighteen hundred and nincty-seven husbands,
saying that he could have theirs. This is u
practical illustration of the value of ADVERTISING.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
For the Ladies!

Our friend SMITH, of the firm of'SMiru &
HovEY, at Pendleton, is not only an admircr
Of the Ladies, but in his selection of Goods,
provides for their every want, in style which
wins their favor. AS Mr.. SMITH can please
She ladies, he cannot fail to suit others who
may favor him with a call.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
The Weather.

This fruitful theme has been ono of ever
recurring interest for a month past. Cool,
cloudy, wet weather, has predominatcd. In
consequence, a few have not been able to plant
their low lands: Wheat, too, in various places,
is suffering from rust. Cotton looks puny.-
Altogether, the prospect is unpromising.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
the Mails.

We invite special attention to the comuu-
hication of Gov. ORR, to be found on our first
page Those immediately interested should
bestir themselves, and secure the services of
some one for Postmaster, who can take the
I" test oath - in it's present shape
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
State OF South CarOlisaS.
IN Observation-Disclosures.

WHEREAS, W. C. Keith and j. j. Norton an
W plies to me for letters of administration upon
the Estate OF Narville L.. Keith, deceased late OF
the State of Kcntncky The kindred and credit
ors OF said deceased are, therefore, cited to appear
before me at Pickens G. II on Friday the lst day
of June, 1866, to shew cause if any they can, rhy
said letters should not be granted. Given under
my hand and seal this 10Th day of May, 1868.
W. t. IIOLCONRE opn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
State od' South Carolina.
IN ORDINARY CITAr,oN

IN ORDINARY CITATION.
wv HEREAS Robt. A. Thompson, c.n.p.p..
Y! hath applied to me for letters Of admins.
tration upon the Estate of William Spencer.
deceased, late Of tho District of Rickens and
State aforesaid Tie kindred and creditors Of
said deceased, are therefore. Cited to appear bo-
fore me at Pickons q. II. on Monday the Cd day
of July, 1866, to shew cause, if any they can.
why said letters should not be granted. Given
under my hand and seal this 18th day of May
1866 w. e. HOLCOMBE 0.p,D
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
The Abbeville Banner.

Our friend, Mr. It. B. CREWS, has retired
from the joint proprietorship of this Journal.
He is succeeded by Mr.. w. w. FARRow, a
gentleman of taste and skill in the publishing
department. These gentlemen have our best
wishes for their future prosperity and happi-
ness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
Strawberries.

Our thanks are rendered to Mrs. Colonel
N***** for plate of large, luscious Straw
vilities of this kind adoru aud bcautify the
amenities of life.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19

Bey- Messrs KEYS and SHOWERS, con-
dcmned to suffer the death penalty by mill
tary commission, have received three months
respite FROM the President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19

EB- Wo arc requested to state that the
name Of DR.. o. M. DOYLE was unintcntional-
ly omitted from the " Fec Bill published
some time ago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
PICKENs C. H., s. c.:
Saturday Morning, May 10, 1855.

nay- Cotton was quoted in New York on the
14th, at 81 to 35. Gold, 30S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
The State OF South Carolina,
~ pI GKINNG IL sSti!IE iftiii II IL,

I NANCY E. MOODY, wife of VIM. f. Moody.
y, farmer, Of tho State and District aforesaid
hereby give notice that, after the lapse of ono
month from the publication hereof, will do busi-
ness as sole.trader. OCCUPATION eayer and
Scmpstrcss.
NANCY T.. MOODY.
May 16, S66 , 30 5x !.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-19
MERE MENTION.

The rebellion in China has been suppressed
so, 900 rebels were either killed or captured
at its finale. The beauty Of May-day fes
tivities in many places was in decorating the
graves of Confederate soldiers THE Court
of Appeals has admitted twenty gentlemen
to practice law, and thirteen to practice in the
Courts of Equity. Gen. Ewell is farming
in Maury county, Tennessee. BE just aud
fear not.-lS,O00 elephants are killed, cv-
cry year to supply Sheffield with ivory.--
Gen. Shields of Mexican fame, supports the
President. - Senator Wigfall, of Texas, is
in London. There are fifty students in tho
University of South Carolina. -- Wearn, the
artist, is photographing the ruins of Columbia.
The property Of Ex-Governor Aiken has
been restored to him.-The President has
pardoned 7,l49 persons. Col. James JEFF
fries, of Union District, is dead. d.-J Ohm Ross
has committed torgeries on various persons, in
New York city, to the amount of $500, 600.
Ross is in prison. 500 negroes, who were
engaged in the rebellion in Jamaica, have been
shot.-Four horse thieves have been hung,
without judge or jury" in jersey county,
AZ '''o"'A
Nyy- Complaints reach us from all points,
in the-South, that the stand Of cotton is bad
and the nlant sicklv This is caused bv using,
seed several years old, and which have been
heated by being kent in bulk.
E9y The battlefield of Franklin, Tennes-
see, where Hoods men fell by the hundred
and were buried, has been rented by the pro.
prctor to freedmen, and is about to be given
to the plow. Every Southern State has it's
representatives on this field, and their friends
tho hod;os hofos. ~ troao. of tho o.,,,,a. ~
trampled out
!. . :. .-r-
s ~, - one u.lss ~ ~ ~ ~,
- 'S~, ~ -. >, 'o'N
WM. hAVENEI, and Ii. w. MARSHALL were
appointed delegates, on. behalf of the Board,
to visit Clnclnnatl, tor the purpose of confer
r:nS WIZ :ne 'nelchanss y ana cap'taistS 0, tnat
of tbo R1no R;dmo R,;,ro"d n ~ '''''oA
A -2---
severa, thrco- .torv br;ok hu;,a;nns das;rnod
for stores are poinp m in coumb;, also
q lorcc Hotel at the dcnots Of tho s q and
G. and G. Railroads Now dwe,,;no, oro ,,.o