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EXHIBITION AT WEST VIEW.

The young ladies and gentlemen of West View
and vicinity gave an entertainment in that place
on last Friday night, for the benefit of their Sun
day School. The programme consisted of the
following pieces Blanche of Devan, or the
death of Rhoderick Dhu; Stratagem, an acting
charade Many minds in Minute, or the lawyer,
doctor, soldier and actor; Hide and Seek, or love
in all corners the Carpenter and his Apprentice,
or the brothers of the confrierie; Kiss in the
Dark; the Well of Death, or the two brothers of
Padua; and Handy Andy. Besides these pieces
a number of beautiful tableau scenes were pre-
scented. The exhibition was interspersed with
music by the Stonewall Band Of this place
There were about fifteen or twenty young ladies
and gentlemen engaged in the exhibition all OF
whom performed their parts well. Mr.. w T. J.
Keran was the manager, and the manner in
which the programme was performed speaks well
for his talent taste and skill as stage director
The house, though small, was full and the enter
tainment passed off splendidly and would have
done credit to the performers before much lar
ger audience. Wehope they will repeat it at
some future day.
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sTAuNToN LYCEuM.

On Monday night the 9th ult, the following
question was discussed in the Staunton Lyceum
MS a general tree-schoot system desirable IN Nr
glaia ?"
It was discussed BY the following members ~ :
In the affirmative, F. NJ Young, Esq, Prof j
a. Hewitt, Powell Harrison, Esq, and Prof Jed
Hotchkiss; in the negative, Mr.. Leonidas Points
Capt. Jas. Bumgardner and DIR. c. r. Harris.
The vote upon the question stood: Affirma
tive, two negative twelve.
The question to be discussed next Monday
night, the 10th inst, reads as follows: ''Do IN
ventious Improve the condition Of the laborins
classes P'' DR.. C. +. Harris will open the debate
III the affirmative, and Col. Bolivar Christian il
the negative -
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES,

We invite attention to the announcement OF
commencement exercises ofthe Wesleyan Female
Institute, commencing on the 10th, and conclu-
ding on the 18th inst. The programme indicates
that the occasion will be one of unusual interest,
and will afford literary entertainment equal to
the reputation of the principal and his able corps
Of assistants
1t will be seen that the Rev. VIM. E. Munsey
will make the commencement address; this, OF
ITSELF will be a rare attraction. To hear this dis
tinguished and unrivalled pulpit orator-the
greatest intellectual genius Of the present day
will amply repay all who attend these exercises.
Though commencing under the most unfavorable
circumstances, yet this institution has been con-
ducted during the past session, with marked
ability and success.
The Rev. VIM. A. Harris, now at the head Of
this institution, has been most successful Presl-
dent of some of the most distinguished female
colleges in the South. Aided by Prof Leonidas
Points, an accomplished scholar, graduate Of
the University of Va, Prof Hewitt graduate Of
West Point, long known as a successful teacher
of music; Dr. G. r. Harris in the chair of Physi
ology and by other competent assistants, we car
reasonably anticipate bright and prosperous flu
ture for the Wesleyan Female Institute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

In the County Court last week number Of
Deeds, inventories and ADVERTISEMENTS OF
estates, Settlement of estates and last Wills and
Testaments were admitted to record.
VIM: Landes, Geo. G. Burner q Geo Cochran,
W% m. =. .,aoer, ollas Fl. Walker Courtney A.
Roller, VIM. Shirley and Jno. G. Mowry were
appointed overseers of roads in their several
precincts.
Road Commissioners Lilly, Hogshead, Pilson
and Turke were appointed to re-alot hands and
titheables for the various precincts in the coun-
ty.
A number of petitions for opening and closing
roads were received and referred to one or more
road commissioners for action and report.
The Court ordered that the road near Strib-
ling Springs, as petitioned by Chesley Kinney
Esq, be re-opened.
Judge Jno. Kinney was allowed 500 LAND
damages for road established ON his land, OIL
petition of j. s. Ryers and others.
A. Faucet was allowed $40 and j. N. Bruf1
$25 land damages for opening of rc~ ., On the;
lands on pef .'.Sn OF vnesley Kinney, ESQ.
| An appropriation of $50 was made to Jno s
Byers for repairing public road In his precinct
| An approximation OF $40 was made to re- builc
bridge over mill race near r. s. Harnsbarger'
mill.
COMMONWEALTH Us Daniel PanneI, for assault
and battery. Jury assessed his amercement a
SIS and costs.
COMMONWEALTH as Saml. Jackson (colored
indictment for petit larceny-quashed.
Commonwealth Us Richard Taylor Smith
| (colored) indicted for felony. Examination
waived and remanded to Circuit Court for trial
COMMONWEALTH Us Martin Hill (colored) fol
petit larceny. Jury brought in verdict of guilty
and court sentenced him to 90 days imprison
ment in county jail.
Messrs. R. G. Bickle, H. H. Peck, B. E.
Points and VIM. G.. Sterrett were appointed
an Auditing Committee, and all claims agains
the county must be presented on or before tho
! third Monday of this month
An order was issued summoning justices tC
lay the county levy and to select ten men az
directors OF the Augusta Agricultural Fair, I'M
der q late act of assembly
Other unimportant business was transacted
and the Court adjourned on last Saturday.
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AN ACCIDENT.

On Thursday week, Mr.. Samuel Gordon, living
in Shenandoah county near the Rockingham line,
was accidently caught beneath a rolling log two
and half feet in diameter which crushed him,
producing a severe fracture of the hip-bone. He
was insensibe for fourteen hours. On the same
evening he received the medical attention eff Dr.
Homap, who was, the next morning, assisted by
DR.. c. c. Henk6l of New Market, in adjusting
the fracture after which he was comparatively
comfortable, and sanguine hopes are now enter
tanned of his recovery Owing to the interruption
of the circulation Of the blood, caused by the
pressure upon the large vessels of the body,
there was an engagement of the vessels of the
trunk, neck. and face, producing suffusion of
blood about the face anu eyes to an extent very
rarely seen-appearing as if the body and face
had been badly beaten and bruised,
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MOT2'LOOeS.

Near Alton, Va, on the 18th ult at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, by Rev. W. S. Din
widdie, Maj J. MARSHALL McCUE, of Augusta,
to Miss MATTE j., youngest daughter of the
late James W. McCue, of Nelson county.
On the 23rd ult, at the residence of the brides
father by Rev. A. A. P. Neel, Mr.. DANIEL A.
WHITMER to Miss LIZZIE j. WINE-all of Au-
gusta
near Port Republic, on Thursday morning the
23rd ult, by Rev. j. G. Wheat, BEVERLY Boris,
son of John Minor Bolts, of Culpeper county,
to Miss LoTTIE, daughter of Gen. S. Fl. Lewis,
of Rockingham.
ult, by Rev. Joseph Funkhouser, JOSEPH W.
MORRIS to Miss MARY F. BRoCK-all of Rock
ingham county
On the 4th day of February, by the Rev. H.
Getzendanner, JAMES HUNTLEY to Miss LETITIA
HEss-all of Augusta
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ELLIOTTis KNOB.

Capt. P. O. Palmer requests us to give notice
that his company will pay their regular visit to
this point of interest on next Saturday week, the
18th inst, and that everybody in this and the sur
rounding counties are most cordially invited to
join his command on this occasion, supplying
themselves with eatables and drinkables in sufti-
elent ouantitias to stay the appetites and quench
the thirst of themselves and their friends; leav-
ing dull care and sorrow behind them for one
day, that "all may jovial be-"
Those who are striving to get up in the world
vii, we doubt not, find this very happy occa-
sion to do SO. Let us all go up into the high
mountain and take peep at the ''little king
oohs, and view the landscape Ger" The
captain says that all who wish to drink lemon
ade can DO SO by supplying themselves with lem
ons and sugar. and all who prefer theirs with .
spike in it can also enjoy that luxury, ifthey fur
nish their own spikes. All those who NAV 90 on
this excursion will doubtless have a CAV and han
Ply time. The town, Rockingham and Rock
bridge papers are requested to notice.
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QUEEN OF MAY.

The little girls'of the primary department of
the Augusta Female Seminary-Miss Mary Julia
Baldwin, Prlncipal-had May party, on last
Friday evening, which was attended by large
number of persons, both old and young This
occasion afforded large amount Of enjoyment to
all the young ladies who participated, and the
visitors and older persons were most highly en-
tertained, and gratifed at the happy sight ofwit
Messing the little ones enjoying themselves 50
finely The young ladies, dressed in white and
garlaLded with flowers, marched from their
school-room-thet allest in front to most beau
tifl arbor, erected lii the back yard of the Semi
harry, where the ceremonies of browning the
queen took place. The exercises consisted 0f a
number of addresses made and songs sung by the
children. after which they repaired to table in
front of the church, which was bountifully sup
piled with refreshments and good things general
", where the children feasted luxurouslF on
sweet things, which ended the ceremonies of the
occasion. 'Long live the queen I"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Removals..

nEMOVAE.-Havin removed to the old
.Il, stand of Isaac Paul Co.. lately occupied
my friends and patrons continuance of the libe-
raj patronage heretofore extended me, for which
l hereby tender my most grateful acknowledge
ments.. My stock will be found very complete,
Ladies' Dress Goods, White Goods, Gents Wear,
Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps and Notions
all of which are offered low for cash or in ex-
change for Country Produce
marl9-vin&V copy VIM. M. POOLE.
NOTICE.-The subscriber has removed his
~ Drug Store from the Virginia Hotel corner
to the room on Main street, recently occupied by
S. NJ. Woodward & Bro, and opposite Mrs. Fa-
gan's millinery Store, where he will be pleased
to see his friends and the public generally. i.
Just received fresh supply of Drugs and
Medicines; also, Garden Seeds
ap16-tf d. d. l.. BROWN.
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Legal Notices.
ITO THE TAXPAYERS
L IF
AUGUSTA COUNTY.

= U. S. STATES INTERNAL REVENUE, I
COLLECTORS OFFICE, 9TH DISTRICT, VA,
Harrisomburg, May 23rd, 1867.
All persons in Augusta county liable for Du-
ties, Special Tax heretofore known as Licenses
Incomes Carriages, Plate, Watches, OF other
Taxes, under the several acts to provide Internal
Revenue for the support Of the Government, who
have been assessed, are hereby notified that have
received from the Assessor the Annual List for
1861, and that the said Taxes have become due
and payable Public Demand is hereby made
for the payment of the same ! will attend, in
person or by deputy, in the town of
Stanton on the l7t, 1871 19th and 10th days of
June, 1867, to receive payment of said Taxes
@g~ If these Taxes are not paid pronaptly Eve
per cent. will be added to the amount Of Tax. and
one per cent. Interest per month: ! have no
power to remit these penalties, which will ha =.
forced without respect to persons. en-
Longer indulgence aasaa--
persons whe va not be gwen % to those st
-. oelinquents will find it greatly to their in
terest to make payment at the time and place
above stated.
OFFICE Immediately above the rooms occupied
by the First National Bank Of Staunton.
S. r. STERLING,
Collector 9th District, Va.
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Fee, Zee.

ICE! ICE!!-Persons desiring to secure ICE
IL during the summer season, to be furnished at
their residences or places of business, will be ac-
commodated on very liberal terms, by applying
at Mrs Bolen's store, corner Spring Lane and
Augusta streets.
Parties not desiring it by the season, can pro-
cure it. as needed, at any time during the day, by
calling at the above stand. eo
may 2S-3t tl~
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literary.
IFE OF GEN. II. r. LEE

Y lFE OF GEN. Il. Il. LEE.
IL The undersigned would announce to the
citizens of Augusta county that he is the agent
for the sale Of the life of General r. E. LEE, by
JAS. d. McCabe, Jr., in that part of the county
North of the Va Central Railroad. He will
visit every family in that portion of the county
as soon as practicable, and hopes they will be
ready to subscribe for this book Price $4 bound
in cloth, and Sc bound in calf
am also agent for the sale of the ''Life of Gen.
Turner Ashby and his Compeers," by the Rev.
James B. Avirett; for the whole of Augusta CO..
vass the whole county, in a very short time; those
wanting this valuable publication will please for
ward their names, post office address, &C., to me
at once. w. T. YARBROUGH.
ap 23-8ts New HOPE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
Groceries,.

nRICES REDUCED II am offering the
following goods very low for CASH:
New Shad in Barrels,
New No. l Family Roe Herring in Barrels,
New No. l Clipped Herring,
Hydraulic Cement,
Sole, Upper Skirting and Harness Leather,
Kipp Skins, French Calf Skins,
Philadelphia Calf Skins,
Salt, Sugar, and Coffee,
Golden Syrup and Molasses,
Cotton Yarn and Cotton Cloth,
Coal Oil, Linseed OIL
Tanners and Machine OIL
Rice, Cheese, and Macaroni,
>Queensware Boots and Shoes, and Hats,
Brooms, Buckets, Tubs. &c.
Va Cash paid for Flour, Bacon, Lard, Corn,
Butter, Eggs, &c.
may 29N3t A. NJ BRUCE.
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STRAWBERRY FEAST.

The ladies of the Baptist Church and congrega-
ton will hold Strawberry Festival in the Town
Hall, on Friday, It'll inst, beginning at O'Clock
P. M. They will have strawberries and cream,
ice cream, cake, flowers, ETC., which they will
offer at reasonable prices. Admission 10 cents
Go and get nice treat and encourage the la
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
EAST VIEW

This farm in Albemarle county, containing
5223 acres, $50 of which are in timber, is fenced
in 10 fields partially with stone fence, is all well
watered, large orchard Of choice fruit, fine gar
den, an extensige yard ornainented with shrub
berry trees, &c. Very fine brick dwelling house.
three stories high, containing II rooms brick
meat house, stables and barn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
AlbemarIe County, Va.
BLAIR PARK.

This well known and splendid Estate, contain
ing 1I8Gaeres, lies i'll the county of 'Albemarle,
II miles west of Charlottesville, and the Univer-
sity Of Virginia Issituated on the Virginia Cen
within u miles of Greenwood Depot about 600
acres of this land is in timber of original growth
which will cut from fifty to seventy-fve cords to
the acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

The following contributions for the Memorial
Association have been reported to US by Mrs. R.
Cowan, for the month of May: From Allegheny
county, collected by Miss Sue Jordan, $40; Flo
raj Procession, on 10th of May, $1213; from
Bethel, through Mrs. Kunkle one box.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

THE trees in the woods near New Market in
Shenandoah county, have been stripped bare of
their foliage by countless numbers Of caterpillars.
This caterpillar differs from the ordinary species
in color, it being of blush color, its back deco
rated with bright spots somewhat resembling
h,,J4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
M6fH-
--..vUxIery.

|TVEMPLE OF FASHION.-I am now
i daily receiving large and beautiful supplies
OF Millinery and aI Fancy Goods,
Charlotte Corday Fanchon and Opera Bonnets,
of every material, from Plain Straw, to fine
French Chip.
Alma, Fleetwing Venus, Sontag, Carlotto
Parepa, Butterfly and Albion Hats
Ribbons, Flowers, SweetbriaMr and Stray Gar
Puffs, Frsette Curls Kid Gloves, Corsets, Va
lenciennes Laces, Handkerchief, Collars, &C.
Also Deuitles Lotion a'ad Nattaitive Cream for
beautifying the hair. Goods sold at wholesale
and retail Mrs. X. M. KELLEY.
N. Borders from the country promptly at
tended to- may 28-2t
Mrs. M. Il. PAGAN is just receiving her
Nl SPRING SUPPLY of MILLINERY.
She will open her Pattern Bonnets on Saturday,
May 11th A cordial invitation is extended to
the Ladies to call and examine them. She will
pledge herself to give entire satisfaction.
STORE Next door to DR.. Arthur's Office
may r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

~ Persons desiring to purchase either of the
vatable tracts Of land advertised below will COM
municate with the
EDITOR OF THE STANTON SPECTATOR,
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Deaths.

Died very suddenly, on Sunday morning, the
26th ult., at Samuel P. Wilson's, near Church
vile, of apoplexy, Mrs. SUSAN BREWER.
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---->-tS---
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

The celebrated White Sulphur Springs in
Greenbrier county are now open for the reception
Of visitors They will be kept in the best style.
Preparations for thousand visitors, we under
stand, have been made, and it is expected by the
lessees that that number will be in attendance the
ensuing season. We understand that the pros
poets for all the mineral springs in the mountains
are most favorable. We hope that all will dc
we'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
CHARAnE.

Ny first is often seen in town,
But cannot be performed without music;
Ny second is what all ladies and gentlemen
do to their shoes, - r.
And this they must perform every day;
My third all young men want after they
receive fortune,
And often travel many miles for it.
Ny whole is a fourishing place in the South
ern States.
An answer is requested.
NIGHT WATCH.
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RETREAT
Tb1c hoo,,fif,1 Ecfofo ~ 4

This beautiful Estate in the county sof Abe
marie, containing SIS acres, 100 of which are rv-
er and creek low grounds, is situated Immediately
on the Rivanna River, about miles from Char
louisville,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
DiSSOLaLtiO2l..

DISSOLUTION Co-Partnership of
IL Arbogast q Reed is this day, May 16th)
dissolved by mutual consent.
The unsettled business will be closed by J. w.
Reed, Churchville, Va.
The business will be carried on by J. W. Reed
at the same place.
may2l-3t@ ARBOGAST & REED.
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ID. & d. Dc b. Institution,

NOTICE-HOURS FOR VISITORS
~ Hereafter persons desiring to visit the In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind
will please call between the hours of H. A. NJ
and Il, P. NJ, when the Steward or some other
officer will be in attendance. a
Visiting at all other hours seriously interrupts
he schools.
By order of the Board,
]. 9. COvELL,
mar 19-3me Principal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

At the meeting of the Staunton Building Asso-
cation on last Friday night, there were eleven
shares of stock redeemed at an average of Sc per
cent. This association is a mutual benefit COM
pany, and we are glad to see it working sue
cessfully. Messrs John B. Evans. the President,
John K. Woods, Treasurer, and Heber Ker, Sec
rotary, are all energetic business men and, under
their management, we feel assured the association
will prosper, and, in a short time, will wind up
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
CONCERT.

The Concert given by the Staunton Musical
Association, in the Chapel ofthe Deaf and Dumb
and Blind Institution, will be repeated at the re-
quest of large number of friends, at the same
place, on tonight. Tickets so cents-to be had
at the l1sua1 nlaoes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

FRANKLIN MINOR, ESQ.,, died on the Doth ult.,
at his residence about four miles North of Char
louisville. He was about SIS years of age. He
was a cultivated scholar, man of fine intelli-
gence and taste, and successful teacher and farm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

We tender our thanks to Mr.. VIM. B. Craw-
ford for some very fine "Hovey'' Strawberries.
They are very large and of delicious favor-some
of them measuring four inches in circumference.
Mr.. Crawford has great many of the same sort
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04
EDGEFIELD.

This Farm in Albemarle county, contains 6264
acres, one-half woodland, with all necessary out
houses, good barn, good tobacco house with su-
perior prize in; it, good corn house and excellent
servants houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-06-04

We have been presented by Wright Bolen
with quantity of most delicious strawberries.
Those who wish to enjoy this delicious fruit
should apply to him at his garden
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dry Goods.
CECOND SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS.

SECOND OOffA1 VI DIX Y GOODS
The subscribers are now in receipt of their sec
ond supply of Staple and Fancy Drv Goods en-
bracing in part the following kinds, viz:
Black and Colored Silks,
Embroidered and figured Grenadines
Delaines, Alpaccas, Lawn, Organizes,
Pnrcales, Parasols,
Sun Umbrellas,
Hosiery, Gloves,
Trimmings, Notions, &c,
All the above goods have greatly declined since
last season. and we promise to sell accordingly.
AS our stock has been bought under the most
favorable circumstances and with great care we
are prepared therefore to sell as low as any house
outside the cities, and are determined to do So
We could promise more but as the people are
so often deceived in this way, we Decline and on
~ ask an examination of our stock by all who
may want to purchase goods
PIPER, DRAKE SEQ.
may 14-tf-town papers copy.
81 A beautiful lot of all Silk
GRENADINES,
also, 80 New Style SILKsSACKS.
These are the finest goods ever brought to this
market for sale and offer them at
BALTIMORE PRICES.
Organdies, Mozambiques,
Lawn, Lene Grenadines,
black Lawns, Ginghams
and large variety of other Dr.
Low ~ .ess Goods at very
Bleaehaa rhICES
~-- and Brown Cottons and Cotton Yarn
cry low at ACKERMANS,
Opposite Nat. Val. Bank, Staunton.
may 14tf
DRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS! :!
IL Summer de LANES and Challies,
unusually cheap by
CHEAPER THAN EVER.-The best A
u Brown Cotton cheaper than since the war.
may ID PIPER, DRAKE & co.
DRINTS AND BLEACHED COTTON
i at greatly reduced prices, can be found at
may IA PIPER, DRAKE & CO.'S.
C1LOAKS, Ec.-Cloaks, Mantillas, silk and
u cloth Jackets at S. III. HILB'S.
~ If the darkened Heavens lower, wrap thy
Cloak around you; though the tempest rise in
power, Cloth is mightier than the storm.
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HNARPETING.-All Wool and half W DOL
u Carpeting; 400 yards of Oil Cloth 500 yards
Straw Mating and Rugs, at
ofmay TT S. 81. HILB'S.
~ LOT HI S.-A full assortment of French
- Cloth and Cassimeres, Vestings, and Silk
Undershirts, at S. 81. HILBS.
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