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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
THE LITTLE CLEANER,

1.-THE Little Cleaner a monthly periodical
published at Fredericksburg, edited by Olive O.
Lee, for the month of June has been received
Terms 81 year in advance.
1t makes the following proposition to which We
invite attention:
ITO ladies in charge of Fairs for Memorial As
sociations, Church purposes or any charity, we
offer 20 per cent of what may result from sub
scription to Little Cleaner received through
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LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office
at StauntOn, May 81, 1868.
A-Michael Atkins, Jas NJ Argenbright, Isaac
Aderson, Mrs. G. Argue, 2 q.
B-Wm: Beal, W. D. Boatwright Rey. n. e.
Bracket Mary Berkeley, (col.) mrs. FL. B. Bush
ong. j. B. Brownlee, mrs Isah Burton, William
Brown, Adam Brown, (col) ID Boser, David
Baylor A. G. Bruce.
Grew S. L. M. Conser, Miles Cary, (col) 2,
Mary F. Croghan John Culbert, Henry Clark,
Geo. w Cochran, miss Fannie Curry, mrs. F.
Cox, Mrs. E. Clark, Amanda E. Craun, A. B.
Christian, Miss Bette CODY.
D-Wash Dice, VIM Dunall Mrs. j. Don
bridge, Mr.. Dauis. mrs. Indy Dauis. (col.) miss
Lizzie Doyle, jackson Dickinson, (col) Miss
Hattie Dunlap.
FIR Fl Fisher, Miss N Frame, miss NJ
Fisher, M F Floy John Forrest, J G Fulton,
Miss E L Frazier EA Fredder. (Foreign) Mrs.
E Fisher. Capt. Fowlkes, Mrs M r Fisher.
G-Mrs S Gatewood, miss E Gamble, Robt.
Gardner Logan d Gibbs Mrs Isah Gordon,
(coD G I Gibson, Geo Gibson, Ajax Gates, John
Glass.
H-R t Towards, R B Hoffman, VIM Hison,
FL Hudson, II Fl Halstead, En- j Hamilton,
Frank Harris (col) D g Harry, miss Alice Haw-
kins, Miss Alice Heller A Huffman, IN rs B NJ
Henry
jackson, (colj G Johnson, (coD Colonel Jackson
Breeze johnson, Johnston.
KIN Kelley, Elizabeth keeshing, Calvin
Krutchfeld.
NV w Lenlly, (col) hoUt Lewis, Dr.. MIS-
Nancy Love.
MA Minor Miss A Mosley, Rev A B
McCol1le, Miss NJ F Montague, Danl Mahoney
McCue, (2) Mitchell, miss Elizabeth Nc
Laughlin; G. w McCutchen, miss A Montgom-
cry, Jas Martain, Jas Nj Morris, John Mopin
Jos Milstead, July Mosley, Noel Mays, Mrs
Mary Mcclure Mr. Mckevir, Robt Miller, Mrs
Pattifr Mead, T McChel, T N Miller, VIM M C.
Keever.
N-miss 7 Nesqitt. Lizzie Nawels.
P-RaV. IT T, Preston r Pluchar miss I, Pc
till, mrs Lou Powers, miss M Poage, VIM w
Payne, miss E l. Pennick, 2.
re hodges, John Rhodes NJ III Ruff, M
Richardson, N B Reeves Rankin & Hutchins
Mrs Polite Roads, VIM Runolds & Co.
S-Miss Bette Silling, 2, miss GIMME Shackle
ford j r Sipe j Sutton, j M Sellers, Nelson
Smith, miss g ID Smith, G j Smith, r S Smith
miss Matte Smith M l. Smith, (coD miss NJ M
Snapp, Robt NJ Simpson. miss Rebecca Scott
Thomas Savage
T-Taylor q Wilson, mrs Kate Taylor, DIR
M Trotter, Jacob Thornton (coD David Taylor
VIM Trice, (coD VIM NJ Tate
VA 6 WAKEFIELD, G d Watson, miss
Widnel G w Whltescavne, Geo Wood, mrs :.
E Willard, miss M l. Woodward Samuel L
Weaver miss Scottie White, Thos WhoOley
Simon Waters, VIM Whitmese, miss Ii Wood
ward Isabella Waddei
Y-miss Fannie Young.
Persons calling for letters will please state tina
they are advertised, otherwise they may not ge
| A. T. MAUPIN P NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Gen. R. E. LEE being on his way to Richmond
to attend the trial of Mr.. Davis ..staid in this
place on Monday night of last week. Com
mttee of Ladies waited upon him, and invited
him to attend the Fair given by the ladies of the
Presbyterian congregation, which he accepted
with pleasure. He was of course the observed
of all Observers in the hall where the Fair was
held commanding the respect admiration and
venarstiOn of those OreSent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

On last Saturday public dinner was given at
Alton, in Nelson county, in honor of the compile
ton of the new depot building, erected there in
place of the one burned by the Yankee raiders
in the Spring of 1865 The new building is sev-
enty-fve by twenty-five feet, and is sufficiently
capacious for the business requirements of the
country along that portion of the railroad. A
good dinner was prepared by the managers-J
c. Goodloe, r. N. Page, j. F. Harlan and B. F.
McCue-which was enjoyed by the large party
present In the afternoon an address was deliv-
cred by Robert Whitehead, Esq, of Nelson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

On Sunday week, near Monte Video in Rock
ingham county, son of Capt. VIM. N. Jorda-
II years, of age, by he7accdental discharge of
shotgun, killed his little brother years of age.
The parents were absent at the time visiting some
neighbors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
attention HOMseEeepers.
ROOMS! BROOMS! when Solo,

I'D said there was nothing new under the
sum- he had no conception of the Improved
Metallic Broom Head" which enables all to make
their own brooms, known as the
'SEEK-NO-FURTHE -BROOMS'
without any trouble. This valuable invention
was patented by VIM. A. Middleton, of Harris
burg, Pennsy lvania, on the 3lst of July, 1866.
The undersigned hereby informs the public
that h.. has purchased the sole right to sell this
Improved Metallic Broom Head in the coun-
ties of Augusta and Rockingham. AS there is
another Broom Head offered for sale in this coup-
ty the undersigned would request persons not to
purchase till they see the one he has for SALE
r. P. WILSON,
ap2l-3m Long Glade, Augusta co , Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
VARIETY SPRINGS.

We invite attention to the advertisement of
these remarkable Springs-remarkable not only
for their number and the variety of their char
acter, but also for their curative powers. We
have known them to effect in a very short time
remarkable cures, where the drugs of the apoth-
ecary failed to furnish relief These Springs will
be ready for the accommodation of visitors on
the 10Th inst They are Immediately on the
Railroad Is miles West of Staunton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
CONCERT FOR MISS RIDENoUR,s BENEFIT

The concert to be given at the D. and D. ard
Blind Institution for the benefit of Miss Sue Rid
enour, one of the most interesting blind pupils
who will graduate this session, will occur on next
Monday night, and we would recommend all to at
tend, as they will not only enjoy the pleasure of
hearing most excellent music, but will contribute
each his mite.to laudable and charitable object.
We hope the spacious chapel hall of that Insti-
tuition will be filled to its utmost capacity. Let
the ladies and gentlemen turn out in great num-
hers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
MlLSIcNZ.

NTOTECE.-A Concert of Vocal and Instru-
~ mental music will be given at the Institu-
ton for the d., D., and Blind, on the 18th of
June Doors open at P. M. Miss Sue Ride
nours Benefit night. one of the graduates of this
session.
The public generally are invited to attend
Tickets in raised type at 80 cents each, to be
found at all the Drug and Book Stores.
J. G. COVELL,
june2-2t Principal Inst. d. D. & z.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

mo FARMERS AND PLANTERS

THE LODI MANUFACTURING COMP Y,
the oldest and largest concern of the kind in the
United States, possessing extraordinary facilities
for the manufacture if Fertilizers controlling
clsirely the night-soil, ofal, bones and dead an
finals of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey cities,
as also the great Communipaw abbatoirs, offer
for sale, in lots to suit customers, 5000 tons of
Double Refined POudrette
Made from night-soil, blood. bones and offal,
ground to powder.
Its effects have been most astonishing, doub-
ling the crops and maturing them ten days or two
weeks earlier. Equal to the best brands of SUI
perphosphate for present crop, although sold on
ly for Thirty Dollars per ton, packed in barrels
of $50 pounds each. 1H@l-at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
strawberry FEAST.

The ladies of the Lutheran church intend hold
ing a Strawberry Feast, in the Masonic building
on Friday night, the 18th instant, and on Satur
day from l TO O'Clock, p. m, when they will
also have more substantial fare for the hungry
folks who may need dinner. 1875 g0elsE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
CLOSING EXERCISES.

By reference to advertisement it will be seen
that the musical entertainment in connection with
the closing exercises of the Augusta Female Sem
mary will take place on the evening of the 18th
instant at O clock, and on the next day at the
same hour certificates and diplomas will be de-
livered and an address made by the Rev. Edgar
Woods of Charlottesville. The friends of the
school are invited to attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

An interesting meeting of the Association of
Medical Superintendent of American Hospitals
for the Insane was held in Boston Mass, last
week. DR.. Francis r Stribling1 Superiatens
dent Of the Asylum at this place was IN atten~
dance.
,3ssIfS. SgaAsEfBISsI ha9z SGG
We are pleased to state that the next meet
ing of the Association will be held in Staunton,
on the third Tuesday in June Of next year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
NOMMITTEE ON County CIaims.-

NIOTICE.-The books and accounts of Geo.
~ L. Peyton & Co, late of the Virginia Ho-
tel, are in my hands for immediate settlement.
Persons having claims against the hotel will pre-
sent them properly authenticated. Persons in
debted to the hotel will be expected to settle up
at once, as l have authority to indulge any
one. BOLIVAR CHRISTI AN.
may l9-1m
NOTICE.-My accounts are now ready up
MUST have money, and trust that this call will
be sufficient. r. G. LOGAN.
Fishersvile, May 26th, 1868-tf
NOTICE.-Ont the LIST day of May, [ associa-
~ ted withsme Mr.. John F. Logan of Rock
bridge, and shall continue the mercantile bust
ness in Fishersville, under the name and style OF
r. G. & j. F. LOGAN.
may26-3t r. G. LOGAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Mr.. G. A-sHeller, on Bruces corner. has been
receiving large lots of auction goods which he is
selling very low for cash Read his advertise
mentalnd give him q cali. Is / AlE3O1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Books.

uIAIRFAX, by j. Esten Cook 80 ~
II Ante Rnllum, Southern Life as it was by
Sunday School Books, Sunday Schools Reward
Cards and Tickets. r. COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

We invite attention to the programme for the
proceedings of the Memorial Association on Sat
urday next and hope that large number Of Ia
dies and gentlemen will be in attendance to take
part in them The occasion will be one of great
intaraSt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Stauntu1t Spettator.

We call attention to the advertisement of Da.
vid Beard and John Towberman, administrators
of Margaret c. Scott deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
..s9sgs MI7srS6ssyes.

--~~--~---------~~---5~o<--~--S
On the Both of May, by Rev. A. A. j. Bush
Lonp. Mr.4JACoB H. BAILY to Mrs NJ. s. ALMA
RODE all of Augusta = = sr-E
At mt. Sidney, June 4lh, by Rev. j. j. Engle,
Mr. VIM SHUNAKE to Miss MARTHA A. Ross
both of that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

We are requested to announce that DR.. Bagby,
Editor of the Natiue Virginian, will be in Staun-
ton about the Doth inst, and deliver his lecture
on the disease called love-" Those afflicted
with that disease = and who are not-should
attend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The acknowledged excellence of these machines,
grain and grass harvesters, and also the supe-
riority of the dropping attachment over all 9TH
ers, renders unnecessary any lengthy remarks as
to the advantages to be derived from their use
come up to representation they can be returned,
after fair and impartial trial. All who have
tried them recommend them in the highest terms.
Heretofore the manufacturers have been unable
to supply the demand and in consequence ofthe
superiority of these machines, the demand has
been greatly increased. Farmers, therefore, who
wish to purchase one of these machines for the
approaching harvest, should send their orders
Immediately. Persons wishing to see the ma
Address, l. s. MYERS & CO.,
may12-8t New Hope, Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Week before last child year old, of Mr.. d.
w. Arnold, living in McGaheysville, Rocking
ham county, was so badly scaded by pulling a
pan of hot water off table that it died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

We learn that the proceeds of the Fair, given
by the Ladies of the Presbyterian congregation
in this place, on Monday and Tuesday of last
week. amounted to the handsome sum of seven
hundred and fftg dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Ladies' Memorial Association
MEMORIAL DAY,
Saturday, June 18th, 1868.

Ceremonies to commence at 9 osclockgA. M M.
at the METHODIST CHURCH, under the auspi-
ces Of Rev. John T. CLARKE. So ~, atov
lst: Music: Solo and Chorus; "O'er Forest,
Ger Mountain and Meadow" from "Moses in
Egypt by he'Staunton Musical Association.
End. Prayer by Rev. George B. Taylor.
3rd Music. 0Solo and Chorus; Land lof
the Trumpet and the Spear" from Anna Boz
lena J. by the Musical Association
4th. Address by Rev. Frank H. Bowman
5 5th. Music: Solo and Chorus crest Sol
dier's Rest, (Cooke)-by, the Musical AAsso'
cation. AKA
Benediction.
, N. B.-Col. Christian, Maj H. M. Bell,
Maj. Hanger, Capt. Bumgardner. Capt .Coch-
ran and Capt. Catlett will receive the audience
at the Church, and assign the seats appro-
priately, and in order for the procession-to
prevent any confusion.
II.
The procession to- the Cemetery will form
promptly at the close of the ceremonies at the
Church, and march under the music of the
Band of the Institution, and the "Stonewall
Band" gEf-.T-eTEk4
Chief Marshal-Col. J. B. Baldwin
Aide Col. M. G. Hartman
Gen. John Echols.
Gen. R. D. Lilley.
Asst Marshals-Col. J. HI. Skinner.
Col A. W. Hartman
COL J. D. Lilley.
Col Ell. l. Williams.
I'LL
At the Cemetery: Decoration of the Graves
of the Dead.
The procession on its return will be dis
missed at the Court House Street, at l o'clock.
Capt. Hochkiss, Capt. Bayley, Maj A. Kin
ney, Capt. Waters, Capt. Arnall,, Maj. Newton
and Capt. Pierce will receive voluntary contri-
buttons at the church doors and the cemetery
gates.
The conductors and officers on the railroad
trains East and West will receive contributions
of flowers from persons along the road on Fri
day evening and on Saturday morning next
All places of business will be closed from 9
to o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

A public Conservative meeting will be held,
and addresses will be delivered at o'clock P.
NJ, Saturday night next, the 18th inst, at Shiloh
School-house in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

The heavy rain which fell in Shenandoah, en-
Wednesday evening of week before last, caused
a freshet which did great deal of damage to
bridges, mlll-dams saw-mills, fencing, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

Hon. A. FL. II. Stuart went On yesterday to
Louisa c. HI. to address the people ON the politi-
cal issues of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

A chance for Landscape Gardeners Architects,
Engineers, &c. See advertisement of Jed Hotch-
kiss, Secretary Augusta County Fair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Deaths.

On Tuesday, the 26th ut,. near Hebron Church
in this county, MATTHIAS GAYHART, in the 84th
year of his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
StOLe2l.

nHn REWARD.-,Stolen from the sub
- O(D scriber, on the night of the 3rd of
May, a BLACK HORSE, about 164 hands high,
hind legs white up to the knee | will pay $25
for the horse and $25 for the theft.
MRS MARY M. ANDERSON,
Cedar Grove Mills, Rockbridge county.
may12-lm
CTOLEN-From thestable of Robt. NJ. White
y on the night of the 3rd instant, black mare,
eleven years old, about fifteen and half hands
high, little white on the nose, and was heavy
with foal.
nation that Will lead to her recovery Address,
VIM. b. Shirley,
,Waynesboro, Augusta county, Va.
ap7-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
GPRING GOODS!
- Look to Your Interest
GREAT BARGAINS!

Piper, Drake s. Co. have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions to
their already fine stock of Goods and as ''they
think they haze the incest trade IN toaon they are
compelled to keep first class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices.
They will also keep what merchants call sec
onds' which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods, but can, as general thing, be sold for less
than first class goods cost
They do not propose to sell seasonable goods at
cost, for if they did their friends would not be-
lieve them, but they do promise to sell as loao
any other house. for the same class of goods.
They have just received splendid lot of
Bleached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable.
They have also just received splendid lot of
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling at lower
rates than since the war. for CASH. L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
BONE DUST.
l. COARSE and FINE MIXED.

BONE DUST.
l. COARSE and FINE MIXED.
2-FINE, suitable for Drilling.
3-FLOURED BONE.
@s~ WE WARRANT OUR BONE TO ANALYZE
PURE. Packed in barrels of $50 lbs. each. For
Winter grain, Double Refined Poudrette and
Fine Bone, mixed in equal proportions and drill
ed IN with the seed, have produced most remark
able effects. Sold as low as any article of same
purity and fneness in the m arket.
NITRO-PHOSPHATE OF LIME
We offer this Phosphate confidently rs being
as good, if not SUPERIOR to any ever made or sold
in this market, containing larger amount of sol
uble Phosphate and Ammonia than usual in Su-
perphosphates. For PERMANENT as well as for
immediate powerful effect upon land, IT HAS NO
EQUAL.
Price in New York, $500 per ton of 1000 lbs.
For Price Lists, Circulars, &c, apply to
HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
lunnC-6m A 1oyap0ria Va :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
Legal Notices.
Ut O INTERNAL REVENUE,
Collectors Office, 9th Dist, Y
TT IpDrcoNDrrDn Tupo 1899

u. .. Collectors Office, 9th Dist, Va.
HARRIsoNBURG, June l, 1863
TAXPAYERS IN AUGUSTA COUNTY will
please take notice, that | have fixed upon the
15th 18th, and 17th days of June, 1863
in the town of Staunton at the office of the As
sistant Assessor. to collect the Annual Taxes for
1863 due upon Licenses Tor Special Tax Income,
Gold Watches, Silver Plate, &C. You will also
be required to pay the assessments upon the
March or April lists for 1868.
Delinquents upon former assessments will find
it to their interest to pay up the amounts due
by them, at the time specified
The penalties of the law will be enforced
against all disregarding or neglectng this notice.
SAMUEL R. STERLING,
iune2-2t Collector
NOMMITTEE ON County Claims.-
u The undersigned, having been, by an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered at the
May term. 1868, appointed an auditing commit
tee for the purpose of adjusting claims against
the County
NOTICE is hereby given. requesting all per-
sons having debts to produce the same properly
authenticated, at the Clerks Office of Augusta
county, on or before the 18th day of June next,
after which no claims will be allowed, as the
committee is required to make their report to the
first day of the June term thereafter.
ROBERT G. BICKLE,
CHARLES G. Francisco, Committee
HENRY III. PECK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

An important Change in the Proprietorship of
the Warm Springs in Bath County.
This ancient and celebrated watering place has
now changed hands and will hereafter be con-
Quoted by SMITH DARNELI. Esq, who, from his
enterprise, lberality and poiteness will at once
restore it to the high position, and enviable rep
utation it SO long enjoyed in the past. We pre-
dict for him an unrivalled success.
dc 10-1y#
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09

HILB & WELLER, at Crawford's Cor
ner, ask special attention of their friends
and the public to their large and varied stock of
Spring and Summer Goods now receiving and
which have been selected with great care to meet
the wants of the community and country at large,
and owing to the seeming lateness of our present
purchase think we can offer all favoring us with
call special inducements. We are satisfied that
call and examination will convince the most
s6eptical of the above assertion.
We think it superfous to enumerate, but will
do so in part Our stock consists of
BLACK and COLORED SILKS, great variety
CREPE CRETONS, black and colored,
ALPACAS, TAMISE CLOTHS,
PLAID MOHAIRS, MOHAIR
LUSTRES, PAIL DE CHEVERES,
POLINETTS, MOZAMBIQUES,
MOUSLINES, and CHALLIES.
The ladies attention is called to our stock of
GLOVES,
LINENS, ....r
SHAWLS.
NOTIONS,
HOSIERY,
WHITE GOODS,
EMBROIDERIES.
Baltimore City made shoes, consisting in part
as follows:
Ladies' Morocco Boots, ,.-
Front Lace and Long Cater,
Baltimore Boots great variety, together with a
full assortment of Misses and Children's Shoes.
Gentlemen will find it to their advantage, to
examine our stock of
TWfEDS,
VESTINGS,
CASSINETS,,
CASSIMERES.
FRENCH CLOTHS
before purchasing elsewhere.
We have also now in store Floor and Stair
Carpets, Floor and Table Oil Cloths and many
other things too numerous to mention.
mavi2 anu '>''''''''' ~ HTLB s. WELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-09
OPRING & SUMMER GOODS

CPRING & SUMMER GOODS.-R. G.
- s. j. f. LOGAN are now receiving and
opening their SPRING STOCK, which has been
carefully selected and will be sold extremely low
for cash. call from all in want of articles usu-
ally found in retail store is respectfully solicit
ted The highest prices paid for all kinds of pro-
duce.
Fishersville, May 10, 1868. may26-3t