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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-07-24
MIR. C0LFAx,S RECORD.

The st. Joseph (nd.) Valley Register,
Mr.. Colfax's old paper, gives the fol-
lowing brief synopsis of the life of the
Republican candidate for the Vice Pres
idency:
Schuyler Colfax, an only son, was
BORN in New York city March %, 1928.
Finished his education at high school
in Crosby street, New York, in 1885,
CIerked in dry goods store until
Family removed to the vicinity of
New Carlisle, st: Joseph county, Indi-
ana, in 1886.
Clefked in store at New Carlisle
Appointed deputy auditor of st. Jo-
seph county in 1841, and removed to
South Bend, the shiretown, where he
has since lived.
In connection with his duties as dep
uty auditor, read law under the Hon.
Samuel C. Sample from 1912 to 1916.
In 1916 he founded the St. Joseph
Vailey Register at South Bend; issued
the first number of the paper Oh Friday
morning, September 18th; retained his
connection with it, both as editor and
proprietor, until February 2, 1865. go
In 1S4S was q delegate to the Wing
convention which nominated General
Taylor for the Presidency, and was ap-
pointed one of its secretaries.
In 1850 was member of the coD~en-
ton which formed the present constitu-
ton of Indiana.
In 1851 was unanimously nominated
by the party candidate for Congress
from the Ninth District of Indiana, and
beaten by two hundred and thirty EIGHT
majority.
In 1852 was delegate to the Wig
national convention which nominG ted
Gen. Scott for the Presidency. AS at
the convention of 1S4S, was appointed
a secretary.
Was again nominated for Congress
in 1854, and this time elected by 1,766
majority. Has at every Congressional
election since (six) been reelected by
triumphant majorities.
On June 81, 1866, delivered his pow
erful and celebrated speech on "bogus
laws" of Kansas. So effective was this
speech, that seven hundred thousand
copies of it were distributed during the
Presidential campaign of 1856.
In December, 1868, was chosen Speak
er of the House of Representatives
which high Office he has ever since re-
tanned.
On the 21st of May, 1868, was unani.
mously nominated a candidate for the
Vice-Presidency by the National Union
Republican Convention, assembled al
Chicago.
From December, 1859, to March
1861, was Chairman of the Committee
| on Post offices and Post roads, and wa:
successful in promoting the extension
of postal facilities among the new min
ing countries, and procured the passag,
of bills for the Oily overland mail anG
overland telegraph to San Francisco by
the way of Pixies Peak and Utah.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-07-24
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
ALMERIN- GILLETT,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AZ Law,
EaiPoRIA, KANSAS.

Practices in the Courts of the Fifth and
Ninth Districts. Makes collections, buys and
sells land, attends to conveyancing, and fur
nishes abstracts Of titles to real estate in Lyon
county. OFFICE IN COURT HOUSE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-07-24
o. HI. SHELDON,
AGENT.

bWTEtUYUUtO1 AUUSUSs
= now have for sale 20 improved farms, locat-
i ed about 20 miles from the Capital, and in
Usage county, the great Cheese and Coal coun-
ty Of Kansas. -Alse, 10000 acres Of improved
lands. A list OF my improved farms, giving
description, terms, &c, may be had by sending
me 30 cents TO pay for. postage and advertising.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
FROM ST. LOUIS.
Insurance. Decision.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 10.-The insur-
ance case of Marshall & Fitzpatrick VS.. the
Thames Insurance Company, which has
been before the Circuit Court for two weeks
past, closed yesterday, and verdict was
rendered last night for the plaintiffs for
So 600, the amount claimed. This decision
carries with it about 100000 insurance in
other offices, mostly in Cincinnati. nj 1
~ Election News.
The city elections in Council Bluffs,
Iowa, and Centralia, Illinois, yesterday,
resulted in the election of the entire Re-
publican ticket, except one alderman in
each place. .....
Arrests for Fraud.
U. s. Marshal Rogers arrested VIM. II.
Pollard, George Merriweather, George S.
Winn and John G.. Carter, of Clarksville,
No., for offering fraudulant brands of
manufactured tobacco. The party gave
bonds to appear, Robert G. Turner was
also arrested for non-payment of tax on
manufactured tobacco, and Martin Miller
for distilling without license.
severe Snow Storm.
There was another severe snow storm on
the Pacific railroad, east of Cheyenne,
Sunday night.
Indian Depredatfens.
The Cheyenne Star publishes report
that Government train had been attacked
by Indians near Fort Fetterman, that the
garrison at the fort had been surrounded
and their escape cut off and that the troops
from Fort Russell were on forced march
for the relief of the garrison and train.
River Trade. .fs
The rain is steadily here, with no pros
pect of its cessation. The river is raising
pretty rapidly. and all the upper streams
are swelling. The mountain trade prom
ises to be very large this season. About
sixty boats are already advertised to leave
this port alone, and there will be a line of
steamers start from Sioux City, Iowa, dur
ing the season.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
FROM SAN FRANCISCO. IA
Late mexlcan lnsell,gence.


SAN Francisco. March 9.-Late Mexican
advices from Collima state that Corana ar
rived there from Mazatlen en- route to
Guadalajara. After Corana's unsuccess-
fui intervention in affairs in Sinalva, Cen
erai Plaeido Vego left Jepie for Mazatlen
TO work his own interest or prepare the
initial step for the formation of an inde-
pendent republic, to embrace all Chihuahua,
Dunango, Sinalva, Sonora, Lower Cali
fornia, and Port Jalisco. i..
Upon his arriving at Mazatlan, Vego was
arrested by order of Governor Martinez,
shipped to Manzanille. and thence sent to
the City of Mexico, to be tried for his mis-
deeds 81 ds 80 .l,.'af s.ar f.tt
Everything is quiet in Carolina. Bus
iness is languishing. ea
The Government is engaged in fitting
cut an expedition to stop the depredations
committed by the negroes, near Pachacha,
where they defeated a small party of troops
sent against them, but dared not attack
Saccara or Real De Monte. Their opera
tions are confined to plundering ranches
and carrying off wealthy travellers for the
sake of ransom. sa.. - .s-islrfd9est.
shipping News.
The opposition steamer Oregonian, for
Panama, arrived to-day. f 1oHa IL
The cargo of the ship Viscata is being
discharged by lighters. Probably all will
be saved except the small part thrown
overheard. 1t is doubtful whether the YES
sci will be saved @
( Flour, extra, $S 25; superfine 81 50.-
Wheat quiet at So 60@275 Legal tenders
711/ .slsl 1s 1ztt . 7tg Fsllss. 3. - itfrri
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
FROM MEXICO.
News i'm Brief.

New YORK, March lO-The Herald's
special from the city of Mexico, February
20, via Havana, March 9th, says: News
from Sinaloa are very warlike. The rival
claimants were about to settle their dispute
by battle. Senior Ignacio Vallarta, the
new Minister of Gabernacion, had arrived.
Congress refuses General Sanchez Ochoa
permission to take his seat. He was again
arrested on the 10Th and imprisoned.
A railroad company to connect with
Tuxphan, is said to have been formed in
New York, with capital of $25,000000
They are to commence work forthwith.
The press are busy with the opinions of
the American journals on Mexico. 9t
Senior Romero finds many difficulties in
his new position OF Treasurer.
Mr.. Tiff has been satisfied and has gone
to New York. - - --ie et 3 3
Ten of Legion OF Honor have gone to
California.
Puebla wants Mendez for Governor.
The immigration of other races is advo-
Gated.
The foreigners who had hand in the
late conspiracy to assassinate Juarez will
be expelled. f--
Gimense is marching on Acapulco to
deal last blow at the Alvarists. -
Banditti were extending their opera
tions, despite the energy of the authorities
to put them down. u = 81 ,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
! FROM NEW ORLEANS.
The Complications Concerning Gel

The Complications Concerning Gen.
erai Hancock.
New YORK. March lO.-The Tribune's
special from New Orleans 9th, says: We
have further complications under General
Hancock's rule. ...
1t has been charged that Governor JOSH
ua Baker committed perjury in taking the
test oath, while he is said to have put OBJ
structions in the Bayou Teche in 1862 to
prevent the Union troops from approach
ing. He is to be arrested by Commissioner
Shannon Tomorrow.
Similar charges are to be preferred
againt others of General Hancock's appoin-
tees.
. A report which is published in the rebel
newspapers that the President has just tele-
graphed that he will relieve General Han
cock and put him in command of Wash
ington, gladdens the union men, who hope
that General Mower may be put in COM
mand here. as -.i7s.l ii. r.tE-a s..
The Times warns the rebels against any
demonstrations similar to that which was
awarded to Jefferson Davis and Gen. Han
cock, on account of its effects north. The
rebel Boards of Registration are to be ap-
pointed with view to defeating the Con-
stitution. The panic about the city money
still continues.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
NEWS By TELEGRAPH, ]
FROM EUROPE.
BY ATLANTIC CABLE.
snd commercial.
To Ohio Statesmen.


LONDON, March 1O-Evening.-Consols
quiet and steady at 931s@9324; United
States bonds 7l1a@7l5s; Erie 4914; Illinois
Central S94. b6i.1
FRANKFORT. March 10,-United States
bonds 1913 @75A.
LIVERPOOL, March 10.-Cotton firmer at
1s@10A for uplands on spot and to ar
rive.
Manchester market firmer; California
wheat 15s11d; oats 4s1d; sugar firm.
ANTWERP. March 10.-Petroleum 42f.
The British Captives i'm Abyssinia.
New York, March 10.-A London special
to the Herald says: The war office has
received additional dispatches from the
Commander-in-Ch Chief of the army in Abys-
sinia. The military situation at the Eng
lish front remains unchanged. It is said
King Theodorus treats the captives more
leniently, and begins to regard them in
more friendly spirit. Mr.. Paissem, the
captive official of the Queen, says he thinks
the King detains him merely until the Eng
lish troops arrive at or near the royal
headquarters, and will then be set free.
Reception to Admiral Farragut.
The Herald's special from Naples 9th,
says: Admiral Provaria, of the Royal Ital-
ian navy, has extended most cordial and
friendly reception to Admiral Farragut,
and will entertain the American COM
modore at a grand banquet, at which the
chief officers of the army and navy, with
the municipal authorities of Naples will
be present.
NAPLES, March 10.-Admiral Farragut
and officers were warmly received by the
municipal authorities. ST
aaA Telegraph Arrangement.
LONDON, March 10.-A satisfactory ar
iangement has been made between the
Anglo-American and Atlantic Telegraph
Companies.
|C gE Emperor Napoleon. -tf
PARIS, March 10.-Itis reported that EN-
peror Napoleon will visit st. Petersburg in
June. $3.50 y e1a Is
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
NewYork market-march 10.

COTTON-Less active and a shade low
er; closing more steady under more favor
al,le news from Liverpool; middling up
lands 25@251se. .-s...... .ss9rsysT .1sig
.FLOUR-CIosed dull; slightly in buyers
favor. .';-- - -7.s.s;;ss
WHEAT-Nominally unchanged No. 2
spring 50 1902 45; No. l do 81 50@2 3d.
RYE-Closed very. quiet; western 81 Sc
@1 SS.
Z OATS-Dull and heavy; new mixed
western afloat ST 24@l 27; old mixed in
store ST 27@1 %.
PORK-Quiet and steady $25 80 for old
mess; S24 5Q@A 621aa for new mess; $24 462111
@24 rs at sellers option for April. ssif
BEEF-Fairly active and steady
CUT MEATS-Unchanged, with fair de-
mand. - z a9isa-'s3
BACON-Firm ard quiet.
LARD-Dull fair to prime steam and
kettle rendered 1534@161sc. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Cincinnati market-March 10.

- FLOUR-Steady at $1la1l 25for family.
WHEAT-Winter with demand at
50 45a2 80 for No. 2and red winter.
2 CORN-In good demand at S4aS5c for
ear, and sec for shelled. -i.ss-t1si yzaf
80 OATS-In demand at SOC for No. /.
RYE-Firm at 81 75a1 7S for No. L..
s BARLEY-Scarce and higher and not
much offering. 1saa aser1 .iteao;s-io
COTTON-Dull and nominal at 1870
for middfing.
TOBACCO-In good demand; sales 167
hhds and 46 boxes at $6a6 80 and $9a9 80
for lugs, and 81 05a1 a for leaf. e-t
'-'- WHISKEY-Unsettled;n no accurate quo
tations can be given. ~ .l4-.li =
PROVISIONS-dul and dropping.
MESS PORK-held at $24 25@24 so,
BULK KSHOLDERS--held at 10c packed
and 91sc. delivered at Crawfordville, and
sides held az 12c.
BACON-dull, shoulders can be had at
lie; clean ribbed sales 14c; clean 1411c;
f.. -LARD-in demand at l5c, about 500
tierces sold at this rate; holders asked 151ac
IBUTTER--sels from 45@20c. sol
EGGS-at 20c.
GOID-139Mc.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Fenian nExcitement.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9-Victovia adj
vices to the 9TH say the excitement caused
by the threatened Fenian invasion con-
tinues. A gunboat was stationed in the
harbor. A large body of marines were
placed aboard powder magazine opposite
the city. The different engine houses were
strongly guarded. Volunteers received
orders to hold themselves, in readiness in
case their services were required. Every
precaution has been taken to secure the
safety of the city. The nature of the start
ling Information received is only known
to the authorities. The general impression
prevailed that they are badly hoaxed. i
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Canada HENS

OTTAWA March 9.-The Official Gazette
announced the appointment of Col. Frank
lin as Administrator of the Government of
Nova Scotia during the absence of Lieu
tenant Governor Doyle. The revenue of
the Dominion for February. was $59752l
and the expenditures S7S2,942.
The Government of Quebec have meas
ures under consideration for the revival of
ship building, with a view to provide en-
ployment for the laboring people. 1t is
proposed to grant bonus of six dollars
per ton to ship builders, to test experiment
tally the construction of composite ships.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Merchants, Union Express.

New YORK, March 1O.-At the instance
of one J. Samuel Hill, Judge Toppan, of
the Supreme Court. has issued an injunc-
ton against the Merchants Union Express
Co., prohibiting the arrangement entered
into with the old express companies, and
has also granted an order on the officers to
show cause why they should not be re-
moved and receiver appointed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
LFer the Ohio State mani
Presbyterian Convention at
-5-i ZaneSViIle.

In accordance with the recommendation
of the National Presbyterian Convention,
we hereby cordially invite, from within
the bounds of the following counties, to
wit:
Delaware. franklin, Pickaway, Hooking,
Athens, Washington. Morgan. Noble.
Guernsey, Coshocton. Knox, Licking, Fair
field, Perry and Muskingum,
Ministers and elders of all branches of
the Presbyterian family. desirous of pro-
noting a greater fraternal, or organic
union among these respective bodies, to
meet in Convention in the Second Presby-
terian church, GAINESVILLE, at 8 o'clock. on
Wednesday morning, March 25th, for pray
er and consultation with reference to the
fnrtherance of this object; for mutual ex-
hortatiOn and encouragement to look al
ways to Jesus, the One Adorable King and
Head, that our common likeness to Him
may be made greater and palmer, and our
oneness in loyalty to Him; in spirit, pur-
pose and destiny; in the faith of the gOs-
pei; in love and labor for the perishing
souls of men: may be thereby manifested
and extended, to the praise of the glory of
His grace, who hath prayed ''thaG all may
be one"
The Elders prayer meeting for Divine
guidance and blessing will be held on Tues
day evening, March 24th, in the First Presbv-
terian Church. GAINESVILLE. 1t is earnestly
hoped that the session of every pastoral
charge within the above bounds. will en-
deavor to secure the attendance of at least
one of their members, if no more.
The Convention will adjourn at the pleas
ure of the brethren present-probably on
Thursday evening.
All practicable arrangements for reduc-'
ed fare by rail and boat will be made as,
soon as possible, and announced as soon as
made.
Delegates will please notify on or before
the 21st of March, II. G. o. Cary, Esq, or
any one of che undersigned, of their inten-!
tion to be present. -r.fe ...-..
A. Kingsbury, Pastor Presbyterian.
Church, Putnam. (N.S.)
w. M. Baker, Pastor Second Presbyteri-
an Church, GAINESVILLE, 70. S.
G. 81. Webster, Pastor First Presbyterian
Church, Zanesville, 20. So and the entire
membership of the three sessions.
WE THE undersigned participated in
counting the votes at the North Engine
announced by the clerk that Patrick Dus-
can had five of a majority, and we left
with that impression.
,e-H fl1lr L.. E. WILSON,
f aatT#,1 7-HJ JOHN DUFFY.
We the undersigned citizens certify that
we were present at the counting of the
votes, on Friday evening at the North En-
gine house, and that it was announced then
and there that Patrick Durcan wss nomi-
mated for assessor by five of a majority, and
we believe the same to be true.
BRYAN WADE,
THos. HARDING,
sI.-r- .iaia f= CHARLES SMITH.
MEssRs. EDITORS: do not wish to con-
tinue this controversy any farther and sub
init it to the public.
ee P.DURcAN.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
New Hampshire Election.

CONCORD, N. H., March 10-noon.-The
election is progressing in the city with
spirit. In several wards the full vote is
already polled. The Republicans are
ahead and sanguine.
DOVER, March 10-noon.-Both parties
are hard at work and apparently full of
confidence. The Republicans claim consid-
erable gains in second and third wards.
CONCORD, March 1913 p. M.-Returns
received strongly indicate the election of
Governor Hartman by an increased ma
jority over last year. -
CONCORD, March 10.-The New Hamp-
shire election, up to six o'clock, returns
have been received from twenty seven
64S7; Democratic gain 124.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11

+
New York Stock market-March 10.
? GOVERNMENT STOCKS Dull and
lower. Henry Clewes & Co. furnished the
following 4:30 quotations: Coupons of 'sl
.l1OI I@1101k; do of '62 1lO@llO1S &; do Of "a
1919; do OF '65. 1885 q @1Os14; do new 1868
@l0624; do of '67 l063s@lO6A; 1O-40's
lO11S @1O114; 7-30s 1057s@l05A.
SrOCKS-5:3 80 prices: Wells, Fargo &
Co.'s Express 40@4011; American 6S@691z;;
Adams 721s@73; United States 7013@7l1a;
aplon a1snt,S Gaap rac1 Wssrn Ma
Union Telegraph 3416@34I; New York
Central l27@l271S; Erie 753S@76; do pre-
ferred. 79; TerreHaute 4S@4S11; do pre-
ferred 731SS; Cleveland & Painsvville l041s;;
Reading. SO; Ohio Certificates 30@3O1S;
Wabash ,52A@521a, st. Paul 5O1a@5l; DO
preferred 664@67; Michigan Central 113;
Michigan Southern 903s @905s; Illinois Cen
trail 1881; Pittsburgh 93Z@94; Toledo
104@1031a Book Island 9614 @9611aa; North
western 6711ss; do preferred 73AG7416; Fort
Wayne 1905 @l0O14; Hartford l4@i5; Ma
rietta first preferred 81. ,ssi.ss s-ez
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Chicago market-March 10.

FLOUR-Dull, easier. .s.. ~ s-.i, t..-s
WHEAT-Heavy, lower. No. spring
50 O5@2 O6 per bushel; No. 2 spring 81 81.
CORN-Lower,- dull; Sl1a@51Ac for
new.
OATS-Lower, dropping at 561S @5656.
RYE-Quiet, firm at 81 64@1 66. i,'59
BARLEY-Firm; 81 14@2 Is for No. 2
in store. -. -. -
PROVISIONS 2. . so <aa.,
PORK-s23 5o@24 90; upper price ex-
treme. 81 A'
LARD-Heavy at 15@l51lc. ~ 10
BULK MEATS-Held firm; shoulders
10c; rough sides 111sc; short ribs 12N@
DRiEssED HoGsGFirm at 1o@lo1S9. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Vessel to be Seized.

HAVANA. March 9.-The Spanish frigate
Africa, at st. Thomas, will seize the Amer
lean ship Alice Ball, which is loading guns
and ammunition. even if her papers show
she is bound to New York.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
River and Weather,

PITTsBURG, March 10.-River falling,
with fifteen feet water in the channel by
the pier mark. Weather clear and mild
Business brisk on the wharf.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

r WILL sELLOR EXCHANGE FOR PROP. ;
II ERTY in the city Of Columbus, farm Of Ieo ,
of land near Ottawa. the county seat of Put
nam county, Ohio. and will pay the difference If .
any in cash. Toe land is situate at the corner of
cross roads, has house on il and twenty or thirty =
acres cleared 1t is very rich land. and we'll tim
bered with walnut ash, sugar tree and spice busch.
S.'W. ANDREWS siJis-
Office, corner Of High and Broad streets.
mar2-wtf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Fire in Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 1O-A fire in Waterloo
City, Indiana, last night. destroyed the
drug establishment of Darby, Letcher &
Co, and several adjoining buildings. Loss
about S2OOOO Insurance about $500.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Feniau Address .

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 9-General
O'Neill, President OF the Fenian Brother
hood, addressed large meeting of mem
bers of this order this evening. sef E,-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11

BEAUTIFUL INITIAL PAPER.-Our popu-
lar book and stationery dealer, Geo. w.
Gleason, Opera Block, yesterday, sent us a.
sample of the most beautiful French note
paper and envelopes we have seen for
years, stamped with rustic initial letter
SC" 1t is splendid outfit, for which we
return our hearty thanks. The style of
the initial is altogether new and very FASH
ionable and handsome. We have always
contended that there is no need of going
East to obtain these little elegancies.-
You can have initials and monograms
stamped on your note paper and envelopes
at Gleason's as well as it can be done East
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11
Diamonds a ecoyered.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10.-The balance
of the diamonds recently stolen from Cald-
WELLS store have been discovered through
the robbery.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11

To THE EDITORS OF THE STATEsMAN {:
DR.. Ball, Surgeon Chiropodist, at the Neil
House, removed three corns and one
bunion off of my feet without the slightest
pain. very cheerfully recommend to his
services all who are thus afflicted.
81.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-03-11

SEE notice in Saturday and Wednesdays
Daily of Shrubbery, &C., for sale at Old
Joe's Garden. feb1-3m