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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26
GUANO PREPARED FOR USE
COMPARED WITH
GuanO as Found on Islands.

In the wise economy of Providence, there has been
aggregated on various islands of the Pacific and
Atlantic Oceans, large natural deposits of Guano.
With the exception of the Peruvian Islands, these
deposits are all of the g9ncr0 character as to
composition but differ materially in richness plBSicdi
structure and condloa. They may be classified as
eartty pety{feA and mineral. 1t is doubtful if the
latter classes are properly called Guano.
The value of these deposits consists solely, as is
we'll known, in the phoxphol}c acW they contain,
which always necessarily exists in the form Of the in
soluble neutral phosphate Of h1oe or in some other in
sol,I6le combination 1t could net, IN the nature OF
things, e1la in the Guano as tound on the tsl11Us in
soluble forms.
Hence 1t is true that no GuanO, as imported from
the islands, can contain soluble pt0sphdes.
Now, it is knoDn fact that there is no comparison
as to value between soluble and fnsot1bs phosphdtes
The former is in condition for immediate appropria
ton by the plant and its effects in the promotion Of
vegetable growth and development are marked and
wonderful; while the latter is comparatively inert
and inactipe except when in combination with proper
proportions Of erenta6e animal matter In which con-
dition it yeLls to gradual solntton.
It must be noted here that these Phosphate
Guanos do not contain animal matter, as imported
from the islands.
1t is the province of science and skill to convert
these insoluble phosphates into St,tdIe forms, by
which these vast resources afforded by Nature are
rendered available for the highest utility.
Hence, as soluble phosphorc acid has hlyber dgT7
cultural odle than the tns0e acid as it exists in the
natural deposits it must be true that no GUano as is
imported, can possess value equal to Guano which
has been rendered soluble by the appliances developed
nv scipncp
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26
A LAW OF NATURE.

The above deductions appear to be in harmony
with what may be recognized as law of Nature 1t
will be found, upon reflection, that large class of
the most useful material gifts of Providence to
kind are supplied in crude to'ms. To fit them for
the uses designed, equivalent is demanded in the
exercise of that intelligence and skill, which is the
peculiar gift to man by the same benefcent PTooi-
Gence.
Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Iron, Gutta Percha, Pero
kum, and long list of similar natural products
which are adapted to innumeraoe uses for the con-
venience and necessities of mankind, all Furnished
by the hand Of Nature an Crude forms, in which con-
dton they are Of no practical utility.
The natural deposits of Gueno form no exception
to this general law. It is found to exist in crude
nsol6le forma and must be fitted for the important
uses for which it was provided, by undergoing prepa
ration dictated by science.
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grains to the mesh the exceptions being t,co For the
vercation Of the above statement we refer to Messs
Allison d addison, Richmond, Va.
These facts constitute an irresistible demonstration
Guano and show that is not best adapted to its uses
in its condition rs found on the islands
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26
SPARTA, January 16, 1868.
NT. j. 0. MdNe,cs0n :.

I7. j. 0. MdNsmson:
In my experiment plat for cotton during las" sea-
son, put at the rate OF $50 lbs. Fer acre of your
Soluble Pacific Guano, which cost &c. While the
natural soil produced but 6j1 lbs of seed cotton that
where the Guano was applied produced ,472 lbs, an
increase of 82 lbs. The clear profit, at II cents per
TO-, was E2411 per acre-or 4O2 per cent on the
money invested
E. NJ. PENDLETON, NJ D.
Extract from letter to j. o. Nrd1etcson, Dec 8, 1868.
used the Soluble Pacific Guano on gray sandy
loan SOIL and the following is the result of its appi-
cation-yield per acre. 1,125 lbs cotton Where no
manure was applied, the yield was 4G3 lbs. 1 am
satisfied the Soluble Pacific pays well.
A WITCHER
Point Peter Ga
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COTTON CULTURE.
QUANTITY TO BE USED ON COTTON, AND APPLIC
TON.

QUANTITY TO DE USED ON COTTON, AND APPLICA-
TON.
On Cotton any quantity can be used to advantage,
bat the greater the quantity the more profitable the
result cotton yields according to The fertility of
the soil q wider difference than almost any crop.
If soil only capable Of producing 800 lbs seed cot
ton can be made to produce 800 lbs. let US examine
the results OF such productions:
lbs the acre 90 lbs Of Int gives, the average
l,.~o BIS 10 tie acre 80 lbs. Of lint gives the
70 ni this s.rpo: yoa extend for Manure 100 W
lbs 20 tie acre. say worth Sc 90
Slowing tower cost Of Manure 81 against *ls 50 %
From above showing, hand cuIsiystng besides corn,
&C., II in cotton, gets for his Labor enriched
land cost of CAS- 90
The hand cutivatins the poor land only realizes.
Difference to the hand ok.... $4@2 90
Experiments the past year show greater results,
with less Guano than 400 lbs and with 900 lbs only
crops were increased from 8 to times, besides the
fertility remaining to the soil for another crop
100 lbs. Soluble Pacific Guano fully doubles the crop
200 lbs. GuanO increased the crop 3 to times
100 lbs. Guano inreased the crop TO 9 times.
How far a still greater quantity will proftably
increase the CROP each planter should determine for
himself on smaller scale. If you apply 100 lbs on
poor land give your cotton 3 feet each way. If on
good land, not less than feet you apply 200 lbs
to the poor land give it 81 feet distance each
way; if on good land, fully feet or Al. If YOU
apply 400 lbs to the acre on poor land give it feet
each ways These distances may startle many plant
ers but on rich land or land made rich by manurng,
the plant must have to spread its branches and
bear fruit. rank growth Gf crowded. often loses
its under and middle crop OF bolls by rot especially
in wet weather. while distance will enable it to open
single stalk Of cotton in garden is well known
to yield from 100 to 800 boIls, and sometimes more;
if the field is made rich like the garden, and has
room to spread its branches, the result will he the
Same
An acre planted 4 will give say 1900 stalks
which, If yielding 80 bolls to the stalk, will give
$50 lbs cotton. If planted you will have
176O stalks; 100 bos to the stalk viii give 176O lbs
cotton
Planters should test the above, on at least small
scala
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26
THE PACIFIC euANO COMPANY

Furnishes in Soluble Pacific Guano fertilizer
act1nAy Of greater r0lue than Peruvian Guano, at
cost Of nearly one third less per ton. The claims of
tie Company to full public confidence are such as
afford the best guarantee of the permanent reliability
of its products; hence this Guano is in reality an
object Of no small interest to the Farmers and Plant
crS of the country.
a APPLICATION PER ACRE.
Til" quantity of fertilizers applied per acre in this
country is y iar too small; some apply IS to $50 and
200 lbs but few as much rs 300 lbs. The high cost
of Peruvian Guano and its excess Of ammonia pre-
cludes its liberal use; 800 lbs of Pacific Guano can
be applied at little no greater cost than 200 lbs of
Peruvian, and it is certain the more liberal applica-
ton is the best paying investment. The policy now
is to make every acre cultivated yield its maximum
product, and this only be done by liberal use Of
the Guano. But a small increase of product is
required to compensate for an additional 100 Tbs. of
the Guano; while that additional application would
prove of the highest advantage, both in increased
product, and Improvement of the SOIL
JOHN S. REESE & co.
General Agents Pacific Gunno Co, Baltimore, Md.
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J. r. JONES.
From GEORGIA.

SPARTA, Ga, December 9th 1868.
Mr.. j. 0. MdNewson:
Yours Of Goth October has been on hand for some
time. have been waiting to have my experiment
plat picked out, weighed and contrasted Last wear
the Soluble Pacific Guano paid 402 per cent on the
investments the present year, $40 per cent The
experiment plat OF last year was reserved and planted
again without any change or addition. The Solu-
Die Pacific Guano produced the second year 100 per
cent on the investment after allowing interest at
10 per cent for two years. The two years combined
made Col per cent, while Peruvian Guano made only
415 per cent The first year 1885, the second year 100
per cent. The two guanos combined, made the first
year 432 per cent the second year from the residuum
in SOIL @lo per cent making 649 per cent on invest
ment for two years after paying interest These ex-
perlments are conducted with conscientious precision
without fear favor or hope of reward only as it NAV
benefit the public and the experimenter by indicating
the cheapest and most reliable sources of Ammonia
and Phosphorc Acid. You will doubtless find in
port of my experiments
E. NJ. PENDLETQN, MD.
COLUMBUS GA, December 10th, 1868.
Mr. ". H. Woods:
Dear &r-Bcing aware that experimented this
year with Soluble Pacific Guano," and in my time
with Peruvian" you ask my views of the one COM
pared with the other, which / will state:
My opinion is, that while the peruvian is the
more Immediate it is not SO lasting in its effects as
VIC coluplC, nOl uoSs FtScLdtlOn stdnu drought so
well with the former as with the latter
In my experiment this year, contrasted the effects
of stable manure with the Soluble Pacific Guano,"
at rates of expense as follows sixteen dollars ($t6
per acre Of the former and ten dollars ($10 periacre
of the latter and the result has been in favor of the
Soluble Pacific. The cotton plant stood the drought
better and was more improved byit than that where
| used the stable manure. 4
Yours, very respectfully
J. R. MCINTOSH
MACON GA, November Goth, 1865
Messs. John s. Reese d Co.:
have been selling the Soluble Pacific Guano since
the war; and am happy to say it has given unicersal
SATISFACTION. Not a angk party has made complaint
regard it safer than Peru0idn Guan0, and believe it
has given good results can refer to the follow
ing parties who have used it:
DR.. Hillsman, of Crawford Co., Ga; S. P Salter.
of D0oly Co.. Ga; Col. Geo. w. Fish of Macon Co.,
Ga; J. F. Skies, Of Bbb Co., Ga; Col W. S. Brazeal,
of Laurens Co., Ga, and many Others
Your obedient servant,
ASHER AYRES.
SPARTA, January 16, 1868.
N7. j. O. Mut[snwn:
In my experiment plat for cotton during last sea-
son, put at the rate OF $50 lbs Fer acre of your
vii,
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NoTBThese distances apply 10 what generally known as
one Pea Gulf variety What q becoming known IS the
DbcksoA Seed With Ghs bABches and joined
nasA sleseF planning Rows len
d10 ~ fo1 e LAsASS, hAs proved give heavy ys
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NEAR ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1. 1858

NUhN An LItN I n
MesSrs. Adair d Brother:
/ applied 300 pounds per acr
Guano, procured from you. N
weeks drought, and the attack
gathered $50 pounds cotton
same land, without the Guano,
pounds cotton-say less than on
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CORRESPONDENCE.
From ALABAMA.

AUBURN, ALA, November, 1868
Dear Sir:
we have used during the past season, Soluble
Pacific Guano furnished by you, and from our expe-
rencc the results prove highly satisfactory.
We are satisfied that this Fertilizer has no superior
and we shall continue to use it 50 long as it main
tains its present high reputation.
J II. TURNER, NJ s. ANDREWS,
GEO. e. BILLIARD, +. REESE
READ l.. DRAKE, F. G. MCEbHANY,
J. w. WILLIS, II. NJ. CLOVER,
W. O. MOORE, T.. Z. GLENN,
j. W. MYRICK.
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M. s. ANDREWS,
T. G. MCELHANY.

Russell Co., ALA, November, 1867
Dear Sri have used Peruvian Guano, more or
less for the past twenty years. This year, for the
1rst time, | also used Soluble Pacific Guano, got
from you. used both on cotton, and the results to
the best of my judgment show one to be as good as
the other. had one field of about Is acres MANFRED
with Pacific and my opinion is that its yield (aking
the quality of the land basis is better than any
other field MANFRED with either. The yield on this
field was 800 lbs per acre. or double what the land
could have brought without manure, and only used
100 lbs Pacific per acre on this or any of my land.
| put the manure id the drill
J. r. JONES.
Charles A. Peabody, Esq, of Lee county, Alabama,
in letter, dated Nov. 1867, to VIM H. Young, says
1.-The Peruvian Guano l had before used and
know it to be an invaluable fertilizer for cotton I
now find the Soluble Pacific to be equally as good
At the price, would as soon have it for cotton
or corn as the Peruvian; some Of my hands insist
that it is better
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26

AUBURN, ALA November, 1863
Dear Sir:
We have used during the past season, Peruvian
Guano and Soluble Pacific Guano, and the results
prove that so far as our practical experience goes,
the Soluble Pacific Guano has given better yields and
is more generally to be depended upon as Fertil-
lzer. In fact, we unhesitatingly recommend it as
possessing qualities especially adapted to the soils in
this locality, and we intend to continue using it,
M. s. ANDREWS,
F. G. MCELHANY.
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BURKE Co., October 31st, 1868.

80. Matheaoson, Augusta, Co.,:
Dear ST-ln reply to your letter with reference to
the effects of Soluble Pacific Guano, have to say
that with me it was complete success BY its use the
crop was fully doabted although the seasons in this
section were very unfavorabe to cotton
l used no other commercial manures except the
~ = (Which is of no more value than the
sand in the public road)
Yours, truly
7. J. MCELMURRY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-28

PARAFINE WAX.-A correspondent, from
practical experience, recommends lard and
parafne wax as the base of ointments used
to dress running sores. 1t Is stated that
besswa1, the usual Ingredient for giving
consistency to the ointment. is melted by
the heat of the body, and permits the hu-
mors to be absorbed by the linen bandages,
which, therefore, in drying adhere to the
wound and cause great pain. Trouble of
this kind, it is asserted, is entirely obviated
by the use of paraine wax. 1t may also be
mentioned here, that mixture of from
one to three parts of coal tar with one hun
dred parts of fine plaster OF Paris, well rub
bed together and applied on lint, or used in
a cataplasm, has healing effect upon sores,
and corrects the disagreeable odors from the
suppurating surface.
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For CUTs.-It is not generally known
that the leaves of the gerauium are an ex.
cellent application for cuts, where the skin
is rubbed off, and other wounds of that kind
One or two leaves must be bruised and
applied to the part, and the wound viii be
cicatrized in a short time
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-28

To CURE a Doc OF SHEEp kILLING.-
Let him see the sheep he has killed; in
h.s presence take off the pelt, fasten it
tightly around him and make him wear it
from one to three days. We think Won will
never be troubled by his meddling with
sheep again
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-28

Grass and Clover may be sown on any
land winch is suitably prepared for them,
upon winter or spring grain, on old sod har
rowed well, or by themselves. 1t is better
to brush or bush in grass and clover seed
than to roll the land The plan of sowing
little white clover with grass seed is advis
able wherever an application of plaster will
not bring it in abundantly, as it generally
will on old land.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-28

The SECRET OF CHEAP Pork What
is the secret of making pork economically?
Mine always costs me more than | can buy
it for There are several of these secrets
known to the initiated You may stuff any
OF the land pixies with any quantity of corn,
and he viii not fatten. Suffolks, Chester
Whites, or grades OF any pure breed, will
ing. A pig wants a nice, clean, dry pen to
sleep in. The yard may have muck and
plenty of litter for manure making, but the
pen. or sleeping apartment, should be warm
and well strawed. Third. Early fattening
Pork is made more economically in warm
weather than coli Fourth A variety of
food. IF cooked indian meal is the staple,
let it be varied with green food while it lasts,
corn stalks, weeds, purslane, aud clover,
and in winter feed enough cabbage and roots
to keep the bowels in good condition
Fifth. Regular feeding, three times day
A fattening pig should never squeal, and
he will not If he always find. his food ready
at the regular time. Calculate to have
your pork worth no more and perhaps lit
tie less than the feed costs, and look for
all your profits in the grand heap OF man
ure which the dying porker leaves as leg
acy. These secrets make cheap pork in our
pen, even at the present price of corn
American Agr5culturtst.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-28

POTATOES. in good soil if it be
rich, fresh manure will cause the crop TO rot
more or less. If the soil be poor, lack of
manure will often produce the same effect
by lack of vigoriu the plants to resist disease.
II is best to plant as soon as the soil is warm.
cutting the seed into pieces of two or
three eyes and letting them dry little before
planting Plant deep under light ridges. so
that the field may be narrowed. The sets
may be cut smaller later in the season.
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NJ E N s. W E A R,
READ! READ!!
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The partnership heretofore existing between
Ten Eyck Thompson in the merchandise trade,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
of the late firm is in the hands of WIn Ten EyeE,
who desires all that are indebted to the late firm,
TO settle the same as as possible, as he pur-
poses leaving the county as soon az his business
matters can be arranged WM. TEN ElCh-
Apr 7-3t IL B THOMPSON
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RE1NEMAN, MEYRAN & SEIDLE,

RE1NEMAN, MEYRAN & SEIDLE.
No. AZ Fifth st, door from Wood t.,
Pittsburgh, Pa,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FINE JEWELRY, WATCHES DIAMONDS
Pure Silver-ware, French Clocks Plated
Ware of every description Tea Sets.
Spoons, Forks. DC. Watch makers
Tools and Material, and agency
of the celebrated
AMERICAN WATCHES.
We also keep the largest and most varied assort-
ment of the very best American made
CLOCKS
10 be found in say city, east o. west
Persons in want of any article in our line either
at Wholesale or for their will find
our prices lower and our assortment lar
ger than any TO be found west of New
York City
WATCH REPAIRING
To this branch of trade being ourselves
practical watch makers " pay very special
attention We employ force of the
very best Artists in the country,
ana any and all fne, delicate
and difficult work entrusted TO our care-for the
trade or individuals-may rely on getting
the utmost satisfaction Work may be
sent in by express Itherwise
REINEMAN, MEYRAN A SEIDLE
Wholesale and Retail Jewellers and SiIversmith's
ap29 42 Filth St, Pittsburgh '6S-ly
Gterman Peas-ShaKer rn-Hominy-Rean
eale nv i ERATZER
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afor the farmeg.
Straw for Horses.

The value of straw as feeding substance
was never better proved than by the follow
ing fact A firm having a large number of
heavy wagon horses, had frequent occasion
for the veterinary surgeon, until they were
recommended to mix a certain portion of
fine cut straw with the clover bay. This has
been practiced now for some years, and their
bill for se-doctorng IS at minimum.
The partner of the firm who told me this.
said how advantageous it was not to be de
prived, as they formerly were, of the use
of several horses-to say nothing OF the
saving in expense and loss. The fact is, the
food was too rich or too mucIlaglnous, for |
have often been told that fine cut hay, un-
mixed with straw chaif, balls in the stomach,
and thus is, I suppose deprived of the ac-
ton of the gastric juices. We know that
too succulent or rich grasses are injurious,
and no doubt straw chaff mixed with it acts
mechanically, if not chemically, with advan-
tage. 1t would be well for our agricultural
friends TO know that for several thousand
horses belonging to the London General
Omnibus Company, the food is all passed
through the chaff cutter with, believe, a
certain proportion of straw. While spring
grazing our bullocks on tares, we mix straw
with them in their early growth, but as
they advance to Towering and podding. this
is not required, because there is much wheat
and oats grown with this, which gets inter
mixed on passing through the chaff machine.
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X Y Il n 1 L q r f ROO S.
JOHN GUELICH

+ U r TURE ROOMS
JOHN GUELICH,
Desires to inform his old friends ard custoners
that having enlarged his shop and Increased hi,
faoliltles FOR manufacturing he is now prenare5
10 MAKE 10 order such furniture as may be desir-
CO. IA good style and at cheap rates for cash He
mostly has on hand at his Fun piture Reoms -
Varieo assortment of furniture, among " hich is
BUREAUS AND SIDEBoARDs.
WardTobes and Bookcases; Centre Sofa parIo-
BreaEfast and Dining extension Tables.
common, French-p posts, Cottage. Jen-
ny-LInd and other Bedsteads.
SOFAS OF ALL KINDS. woRK-STANpS HAT
RACKS, WASH-STANDS &c
Spring-seat Cain bottom, and Parlor Chairs:
And common and other Chairs
o X N G-GL SEs
OF every description on hand and new glasses fe-
old frames, which viii be pe. ir IN very
reasonable terms, OF aort notice
he also keeps hand. or furnishes 10 order. Hair
Corn-husk- Hair and Cotton ton Mattresses
CoFFINS, OF EVERY BIND.
Made to order. and funerals attei ded with a
Iiearse. wheney or desirable
4 isos House painting done to order
The above and many otker articles ere Furnished
proved country produce. Cherry Maple PorIgr
Lln-wood and other Lumber suitable for the bust
ness taken III cXchHlE Ev tor furEiture
keinen Der The shop is IN MarEet street Clear
heId ana nearly opposite the ..OId Jew Store
december J. 1891 JOHN GUELICH
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NEW FIRM-NEW FIRM.

The undersigned have this day formed CO
partnership under the firm name Of Thompson
70, and will be pleased to serve the customers d!
the old firm. and all others at the same place zone
door eastof the Bank where they will eHde1''F
10 sell at prices TO suit the times. Orr sccA ch-
sists OF all goods usually Kept in country s'"''
such as Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, HaTdEN0'
Queensware, Hats and Caps Drugs Flour fi'n,
Fruit Boots and Shoes Carpets. Oii-cloth Leans!s
and Shoe findings Salt Plaster Paints and oil'"
all Kinds. &c &c
We will continue the manufacture Of y bs''s "D-
shoes Give us call before purchasing eiseSle'''
and examine our goods and prices ,,r-,,
HB THOMPSON.
We take this method of returning thanks 70 oIi
many customers for the liberal patronage eA'sD-
ed to US during the continuation Of oar urn 80
hrm OF Thompson Co will now take our ~,
and offer you good inducements. Hoping Ia
you will give them the same liberal support yo1
did us. we remain. Yours, &c.. ,-.,,,-
Curwensviile. Pa, WA. TEN ha.-
Apr |, 1869 HB THOMPSON
RON IRoNm-Best har iron. foE .,.,1R ss.e g ~
4 store Of MERRELL BIoLLl.
GAIT sALTn-A prime article OF ground
- um salt. Pat Up in paten SACKS 10. i9,..6s.GJ
al me stcie Of n "e---
DLAsTER-the cheapest in the county; co.g1E,!;5g,, at
L May 20 'e7 MossoFs,-
NAILS spIKEs-tbeoheapesf ,i,gosgo9's ig ,hs S5%n'
~ AZ -----
VJrANTED-Io.o 900 pound. of WOOL at 10: 70:
w "KErsroSE STORE" Ciearfeld Pa W
CURRANTs-the best and chssPggst. ssPGg.gs Z '''
~ county, at GhAhA