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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

foLirIcAL-To- morrow sixty-ons members
OF the Forty-second Congress, nearly a fourth
OF the whole body, viii be voted for The dis-
uicts TO elect are represented in the present
Congress by forty one republicans and fifteen
democrats. The States voting tomorrow are
rennsy t.y lvsns' ohio, indiana, Iowa, and Ne
especially in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana
has been vigorously prosecuted, party discipline
IL Ieported TO be well preserved, and a large
The republican congressional convention
Tor the thIrty-trst district OF New York has nut
IN nomination two candidates. one OF the -four
delegations was contested; aud the controversy
resulted in the organization of a rival conyen-
ton, which nominated Walter l.. Sessions for
teen seS vote Of fSar
The republican majority, on a full vote, Is be-
tween i've and SIX Thousand, while the demo
cratic vote is less than i've thousand. The issue
OF the contest IL therefore very doubtful
The republican congressional convention Of
the twenty-siNth district Of New York net on
wednesday and 9Journed on Friday night,
temporarily, without making q nomination.
Seven hundred and fifty ballots were taken
without result The vote is equally divided,
their vote each as a unit for Milo Goodrich,
and those from BTo0me and Schuyler voting for
the present member, G. w. Hotchkiss. The
convention meets again to-day.
The democratic convention Of the twentieth
New York congressional district met on Thurs
day, and adjourned without making nom'na-
dates, Z. l.. Merriam and G.. III. Bagley, and
this looks like leaving them 20 dght out their
differences. This il shrewd policy, as one OF the
two candidates would, IL the. democrats acted
otherwise, be Withdrawn.
The labor reformers OF the ninth Massachu-
setts district have Eominated Alvan Crocker
for Congress. Mr.. Crocker IL q republican aud
IL Is said will contest the republican nomination
with Mr. Washburn, who Is understood 70 be
ready To serve again. The democratic vote in
he district two years ago was less than two
thousand, go that the preliminary canvass and
election settles the contest at the polls.
The republicans OF the fourth district OF Mas
sachusetts have unanimously nomin sted samuel
Hooper for reelection TO Congress. Robert
Z. Pitman has been nominated for Congress i'm
the hrst district by the prohibitonists. The
democrats In the first district have nominated
William Castor for Congress.
The conservative congressional convention
Tor the third district OF Virginia met In Rich
mond Saturday, Gen. w. III. r. Lee presiding
Hon. james II. Cox, of Chesterfield, Was nomi-
mated over Colonel Albert Ordway, late of The
United States army.
The Official statement or the vote OF Vermont
at the late election gives the republican vote As
l3 361; the democratic vote, l.. .0jS scattering,4
Stewards majority is p ,305.
The New orleans republican bOiters have
nominated +. III. Dumas tor Congress.
Congressman Cox, OF New York, Is canFassing
Tor the democratic ticket in Ohio.
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LECTURES.

Y NJ. G. A.-SCIENTIFIC LECTURES
@ To be given at Lincoln Hall, WEDNE5-
DAl anu fbiDAl EVENINGS, commencing No
veneer Sth, Including thirteen Lectures. fol-
lows :-On Light, by Prof. Henry Morton. of Frank
I'm Instliute, Philadelphs on Natural History, By
ga Chemistry; by Prof 3. siliiman, Of Yale Col
mans, of New York; Water aud Petroleum, by
Prof. q. y. Chandler, OF Columbis College, Y.
Arrangements have been made to illustrate all the
Lectures by the most approved modern spparstes
The Lecturers VIII De recognized standing At the
lead OF the scientific men of the country in their
several speciaties, and expense or pains will b.
spared in any respect 20 render the course instruc
tive and attractive.
Course tickets, S3; TO be obtained after MONDAY
the lcth, At BalanyIe Bookstore and at the Agso.
CiatioD Rooms. Reserved STATS may be securel
for any OF the Lectures at al additional charge o
ten cents. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
Convicted Of Murder the second Time
1sle1raphed kselssirell o TAe kuentno .Srar

IITTLE VALLEY, y. Z, oct. lO.-DAniel Z.
Burdick, who was indicted for the murder of a
colored man named III. III. Baker, at Dlean, ON
the % of October last, and tried At the JanaarN
term of the Oyer and rerminer Court, aud sen.
tenced TO be hanged on the 18th OF March but
who obtained stay OF proceedings and finally
a ne~ trial, which came on st the October term
term OF the court, has been again convicted OF
murder, and has been remanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
Libel Suit Translated.
Tsle9rorked EzclHsirely 10 71e Epeniag S.ar,

Itaf2rdfhed k1o4astrely @ 1Ae Brenfae Ntar.
INV YORK, Oct. 10 The libel suit OF San
ders II. Bruce and Hamilton Busby, before
Justice Ingram, OF the Over and ferminer
ants responded by counsel, who said that hts
clients would p,esd galty 90 the charge OF pub
fishing libel against Nilkes, because since
Their last appearance In the court they had
made inquiries as 90 the truth aud find the
charges wholly untrue. They desired % express
10 Wilkes their regret, and, A. the only atone
ment, would plead guilty I'm court and retract
every thing. Sentence was postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

Hon. HORACE CApRoN. Commissioner of
Agriculture, has returned from the West. where
he mas been attending the Illinois State Fair
also the Fair of the st. Louis Agricultural and
MECHANICAL Association, and resumed the duties
Oh hls c,hce on Saturday last. The Commissions
er represents that both the Fairs named were
very successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
New York Items Death Of Police Su-
pertntepdent Jon -Ceiebratinx
Cuban nIndepcpdeuce.

INV oRK. Oc-. lo.-POhce Superintendent
Jourcan died this morning A. y qnsrter past
eleven O'Clock. Flags are at hslt-mast on the
public buildings.
A salute Of one hundred guns was tired in the
CITY Hail Park this morning In com mem ration
Of the third year Of Cuban Independence. Al
a. m. solemn requiem mas was celebrated n
St stephens Church Tor the souls of all Cubans
who fell in the War of Independence.
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A Brig Abandoned az Sea.

Iese7Tcpk,d EycIustrcIy o The Ereaing Siar.
NKw YORK. Oct. 1e.-The brig Ruby. which
left the Delaware breskwster last Tuesfav for
81. Johns, y. b., with a cargo of coal, encoun-
tered severe gale aud sprung a leak. Her
pumps were continually kepS At wOrS; bat the
water gaining, and the vessel becoming nnman-
seeable, on Saturday morning Captain rrafton
with his wife and crew, we're taken OF by a life
boat from the steamer virgo, bound from Sa-
yannal 10 New York and the vessel ahandoned
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
PURE WINES.

have made arrangements with one Of The largest
frras In California By which am enable 70 sell, for
sseramentel and communion purpose, the eHrest
article, selected expressly for me, VIZ: SHkRRT, ,
PORT, T,ANGELICA, ,MUSOATEL and HOOK; also,
sOUPPEREONG WINE. from North Carolina;
DRY CATAW BA, from Crbaaa Wine Go. Those
Wines orer for sale wholesale and retail, by hogs-
bead, barrel and half-barrei, BY bottle and on
dTausht. U. GAU TIER,
Proprietor OF the Native Wine Bitters,
Ncs 1917 and 1918 Pa. ev., Washington ID. c.
also. No. "a North Charles St, Baltimore, Md.
WHITE CATANBA BRANDY, for Brandy
o. Peaches, sac ger gallon. SEQ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

THE WORKING PEoPLK.-The New York City
Railroad strikes are variable In their termina-
uon. Itappears that the Fourth Avenue Rail-
road Company compelled the drivers ON that
road TO submit 10 their terms by employing
while the "Belt" Railroad Company had TO
strike their colors 70 the strikers by consentng
to the demand for n fewer number of hours
work In the day. The Herald says: "Ifthe green
hands on the Fourth Avenue line do not dam age
more horses and smash more cars than the
duction in wages is worth the company viii be
very lucky"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
Frederick County Md Agriculturnl
Pair.

FREDERICK, Md, Oct 1O.-The tenth animal
exhibition OF the Frederick County Agricultural
Society commences in this city o-mOrrow, Oc-
tober lith. Up 10 noon day the entries far
exceed last years fair. Some OF the fastest
horses IN the country will be here The weather
Is splendid, and a large attendance Is expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
pArg4E,O.-S HAIR 0vR

This splendid Hair Bye is the best in tbs world.
Hsfmless rsiabe. instant aueous, does not contain
lead az, gttat'c pc.son 70 produce paralysis
Death. Avoid the vsun-ed and deusive preparations
to8srfag virtues they do not possess The genuine,
'. a. Eatcheior's Fair Dye has bad ts,Tty years.
untsrniAhed reputation to uphold its integrity as
the crl,y perfect Hs.r Dye-Bisck or Brown. Sold
h ell Druggists. Applied at 10, Bond street, New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
HALLS VEGETABLE SIClLIAN
HAIR REVIEWER,

IT WILL POSITIVELY RESTORE CRAY
RAIS TO ITS ORIGINAL COLON.
Itkeep. the hair from falling out II is the best
sssng in the orld, making iifeless stiff, brasay
hair, healthy, soft and glossy,
For sale BY all druggists.
R.P. HALL CO.,
Sc 2-eofl sv Na<fua, N H., PTOyyfefOTs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

ASSAULT UPoN AN EpIToR.--On the cars Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad on Saturday
Mai. j. ". Walker, q member Of the House OF
Delegates, STACKED James Barbour, Esq.
Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer, and light
epsued, but before either party WAS seriously
Barbour was badly bruised about the face. He
Was the lighter man Of the two. The cause of
the difficulty was a real or supposed alIusion TO
Major Walker in an editorial which appeared In
4 Ea rUd>x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

MINERAL n, MICHLER, Superintendent o
iuohc Buildings and Grounds, is confined tc
ais nome vita an attack or chills and fever, and
is unable to attend to his official duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10
The Yellow Fever ON GoyeruOr.s
Island.

NEW YORK, Oct. l0.-Three more deaths have
occurred on Governors Island, from yeiIoS
fever. In all, seyenty-one persons have been
taken sick. ~
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL RKvKsuR-The receipts to-day
from this source were s5ss95579.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

SENATOR REvELs, of Miss, is In town, and
mad an interview with the President to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

ANXIETY PoR THE STRAMKR HRsnAxN.-
Considerable anxiety begins to be felt In New
York in consequence Of the absence Of iuteili-
gence from the German steamer Hermann, nou
ordinary trip to Bremen. IL n supposed, how
ever, she took southerly passage In order 70
avoid French cruisers. The steamer Cambria.
with q full cargo and two hundred passeneers.
viii sail frem New York tomorrow for Ham,
burg, and all remaining German boats will he
dispatched a. soon possible.
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s0st. Louis sneers at the national game.

0St Louis sneers at the national game.
- Giving man hard name-Cailinr him
brick.
- The ladies Of an Iowa town have formed Q
nre company.
SThe 'pev-fashioned gentismen's hats" are
oeil-crowned, With VIDE, curling rim.
ga great stake or on Cincinnati-Tbe
ceneus--Los. cosy-yosv.
~SoDe Of those fancy little sashes worn bs
many OF our ladies around their waist cost about
go, and yet "the poor you have with yoa Al
ways."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

NAVAL oRDRRs.-Assistant Paymaster Jno.
y. sullivan OF this city has been ordered to duty
as assistant to Paymaster Boggs, at the Wash
lngton navy yard. Chaplain Mason Noble has
been ordered to the navy yard in this city.
Boatswain HallOwell Dickinson of this citE, has
been detached from the Narragansett and
placed on waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

ga Louisville girl sold her hair the other
day In order to get money to 60 on q visit.
D0Couleur de rose is the fashionable tint for
square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

GOIcK WoRN--Tke contractors for laying
'he S'ow and Miller pavements on Pennsylvania
avenue have already been to Wiiliamsport, Pa,
the great headquarters of Iumserdom, and con-
tructed fer the wood blocks for the pavement.
The first installment will reach here on Monday
next, and the whole are to be delivered by the
ioth day of December. The contractors, in
order to ensure the speedy delivery Of the ma
terial, viii have it brought by rail the entire
distance from Williamsport. This is quick but
expensive business, and the cost of bringing the
blocks required for paving these two contracts
(nalf the distance from the Capitol to the White
HouseD will be S25, 200.
1t is understood that the contractor for the
Follahsbee pavement will bring the wood from
Maine by water. We have not heard what stems
the contractor for the remaining section (Rob
blns pavement) has taken to secure material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

TIE PoPULATIoN OF NEW YoRx CRY
The n. y. Tribunes summing up the censu,
returns Of New York city, an but seven dis.
100000. This k about nifty thousand lsreer thsn
the previous computations, and viii not be in
excess OF the Marshal's ofhciai report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

HORRIBLE MURDER AND SuIcIpE.-Mrs Gala
Beckf0rd, aged thirty three, the widow of . de-
ceased soldier, and her son Clarence aged ten
years, residents Of Haverhill, Mase., were found
dead in their beds Saturday morning with their
throats cut. Evidence goes to show that Mrs..
Beckford killed her son and then herself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

A True, Candid. Veritable and Impartial
History of the Whole Transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

PosTMAsTERs APPoINTED-The President
appointed the following postmssters to-day
Geo. W. Mason, jr., New Berne, y. c.; Gordon
Farmer, Hoboken, y. j.; Luther L. Hand, Eli
ZabethpOrt, " j.; j. A. Slocum, Long Branch
". D.; Lewis Reed, Atlantic City, n. j., Daniel
Mcdonald, Princeton, Ill; +. L. Sperry. Ma
rengo, Iowa; Nolney O'Brien. Atlantic, Iowa;
VIM. A: McNulty, Culpeper, Va; j. ID. White
Greensboro, y. C.; Nathan Wyman, woburn
Mass; Saml f. Woolyerton, wenona Station
III; James A. Hudson, Saginaw, Mich; j. NJ
Sheets, Paris, ILL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

The FENIAN PAIDoNs.-There are nov
twelve persons in this country who were mem
bers OF the Fenian organization, and tried and
convicted as such for violating the neutrality
laws. The pardons for most of them will be
signed this week by the President; Gen. O'NeiII
heading the list. In some cases heavy fines were
imposed in addition to Imprisonment, but these
will also be remitted. The pardons it is said
are delayed in consequence of the ndictment.
under which the parties were convicted no.
having reached the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

STOPPED BY FRENca CRU eGa.-T The
American schooner 8. K. Fabens, which arrived
in New York Saturday from Maracaibo with q
cargo Of coffee, was stopped September Is, of
the southwest coast Of San Domingo, by the
French man-of-war Tslisman, which fired her
shot across her bows, sent an oficer OF board
nd examined her papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

CENSUS BUREAU.-The following first class
clerks were to-day appointed in this bureau
j. Burroughs, jr., and NJ. l.. Ackerman. of Y.
j.; Z. Z. Hicks and NJ. j. Kent, of Ny; j.
Shaw, of the District of Columbia: q. w. I,ae.
Washington Territory; j. l.. Count, ir., of Pa
and George i. Wise, OF Mass. Promotion from,
first to second class clerkshp-A. W. Payne, OF
Wisconsin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-10

~ Mrs. General Houston 10 dead.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-07
NEW ADvnRTrsnnanurs,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NENT Book.--Agents sell 100 per week.
NE w Price s.. Address L. sTEBBINs,
Hartford CT.
Coz DAY TO new articles for Age nts
sD - Samples free. II. B. SHAW, Alfred, Me
SALESMEN.-Send tor Circular, a hrst-class
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MEADvILLE THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
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to A. Livermore, Vaudeville, Pa.
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.oa1xLARD's YACHT CLUB

smoking is the finest Bright Tobacco made. Be
ing free from Nicotine, which is extracted by a
patent process. 1t does not injure weak eonstta-
lions. Persons of sedentsry occupations as we'll
as students and literary men, will find none of
the injurious after effects, resulting from ordina
ry tobacco. and pound will last twice as Ion .
other kinds. 1t does not clog the pipe, nor
burn the tongue.
L0kILLAaD'S EUREKA Smoking has be-
come so popular, that many limitations of worth
less character are offered for sale by some deal
ers because they buy the counterfeit article
for = little less: and the ame are calculated
to deceive the Customers, desire to direct
their atten ton 10 the imposition that is practced
upon them they the 70 ain losers thereby,
| being obliged topay much ~ retail for il AZ
will buy tue genuine article
In edition te the owe. we have many favor
tie brands, which will be shown with pleasure.
A circular giving prices discounts, terms, &c ,
will be mailed upon application.
LoRILLaRD'S CENT? KY Che wing has now
| become well known that deem it useless to
pack slO0 daily in she small tin-foil papers any
longer, and have therefore discontinued the same.
! Orr various brands Of Smokings Chewings, Plug
I Tohaccos. aud Snuffs. will he fonnd upon tIial
not only popular goods, but at pric defying
competition from responsible manufacturers
everywhere. We are continually producing
elites TO which the notice of the Trade is invited
p. LORTLLARD co.
lG, Is & 90 Chambers Street. n. Y
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dCNP0WnER Itreen J, T p, best II 5U-
Coffee Roasted and Ground Daily

GaorSp COFFEE, Sc, 2ac $50, &c. 35c uer
pound. Hotels, Saloons, clearinghouse keep
ers, and Families who large quantities of
Coffee can econ omize in that articI- bv using our
FRENCH BREAKFAST and DINNER COZ
FEE which we sell at the low price of 25c per
pound. and warrant TO give perfect sat isfaction.
Consumers can save from 10 profits by pur-
chasing of the Great American Tea Company.
By our syste of supplying clubs throughout
the country, consumers il all parts of the United
States can receive their teas at the same pric :
with the ANAL additional expense OF Transports
tom though they bought them at our whole
sale warehouses in this city.
All goods usrr.nted the money refunded
P0ST-0FFTCE orders and drafts make pay BILE
to the order of the GREAT AMERICAN TEA Cow
PASY. Direct letters and orders TO the
GREAT AMERICAN TIA COMPANY,
Nos. 81 and 50 Vesey street
POST-0FFICE Box No. 56i3. NEW YORK CRY
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HENRY COUNTY ITEMS.

From the Geneseo Republic We CLEAN the
following facts concerning the destructive
fire that damaged that pretty little town so
fearfully last Tuesday morning. 1t origi
mated under the stairway of a house at the
corner of Exchange and State streets, and
burned fourteen buildings. The losses are
as follows:
Olmssead & Withrow, corner building,
grocery, 900 on stock; $500 insurance.
l.. Otferie & Co, dry goods and groceries,;
lost their entire stock and two buildings;
loss $4,000, insured $4,000 with Messrs.
Hosford Il Steele, this city. P. s. Selma
belle, 3 200 on building, insured $780,
Otferle Il Rnder boot and shoe manuiac.
turer; loss 81, 900 On building and goods;
$500 insurance. Jacob Frank lost two
buildings, but saved bis stock of leather,
tools and saddlery goods. John Dahl, sa-
loon; loss 800; insured $500 on store
and $500 on furniture. Mrs. Ehrlich's
building occupied by Louis Sits, de-
stroyed, loss $1,000; the tenant saved the
most of his furniture. De Graf, build
ing; loss $1,000. The furniture was re
moved from DR.. Brix's house, damaged
$50. The store of the Messrs. Morton. on
the opposite side of the street, was dam
aged $25. George Singleman sustained q
loss of 5000 on his building, and Theo
Matthes loss of $3.50 on furuiture-eov
cred by insurance. Mr.. Geo Raser's block,
also or the south side of Exchange Street,
was damaged to the amount of 5000 and
was with great difficulty saved from destruc,
ton. The drug store of DR.. Frick, on cas-,
Exchange street, was several times on FIRE
but was saved by the greatest exertions; his
loss was light. The blacksmith shop oil
Jonas Peterson, on the east eide Of State
street, was destroyed; loss, 81 200; also l.
G. Pope's wagon shop near by, whose ios'
was $500. Messrs. Harrington 4 Leach
millers, sustained a loss Of $500 on cooper
age; John NJ. Beers, $3.50, and ". P
| Blsckison, $3.50; no insurance. Mrs. Herjes
building was destroyed loss $1,000; NJ
insurance. The meat market carried on b,
Mr.. Geo Hoffman, burned; loss, $500; nj
Insurance. The loss OF Baptist Smith snc
Mr.. McNannon was $500; no insurance. Mr.
Geo. Otferle saved large portion of hi
stock of boots and shoes; his loss on bniid
ing was 81 500; no insurance OFT 4 Bro
sustained a slight loss on their stock of hsr-
ness and leather. as also did MIR. r. Miller
boot and shoe manufacturer.
Considerable corn has been planted nes
Geneseo, and some pieces have come u
nicely Some wretch tried TO kill valusbl
horse Of A. J. Benedict's on Saturday, b
putting poison in his oats. Geo. a. Hobb
editor of the Republic, has gone to Caiorad'
for bis health. We hope he may be success
ful in his quest
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-07

Another 10 same Fire.
NEW York. October -, 1865.
Messrs. Herring. Farrell Sherman. 25I B.Way.
GESrLENsS.--We hsve got your safe out. one
Of your "Hsrring's Patent Gu supion," which
passed through the great COZ IA grafton ON Sun
day night, the 2eth inst. The safe was subjec-
ted to a severe trial but we find everything all
right. Our books and papers and the interior OF
the safe are all perfect aud good for future nse-
Yours truly,
WARREN BROTHERS on Co.,
Per B. s. Beckwith.