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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
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President Grant is reported to be in
dignant st the defeat Of amnesty in the
Senate by the action of Sumner. lie
had counted upon the adoption of the
measure with much certainty, and as a
good card for the Presidential canvass,
At least so says a member Of the kitch.
ell cabinet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
The Nutmeg state.


The Democracy OF Connecticut held
State Convention last week and adopt
cda series ofrcsDlutious " hich bcnrupon
their face significance ana meaning.
The first recognizes the late amendments
TO the Constitution ~ deserving the sup
port Of all good citizens. The second
demands with equal suffrage for all.
complete amnesty for all. The third
demands genuine reform OF the tariff
and no discrimination in favor Of mo-
nopoli,,s. The fourth dcnounces the
abuse of Government patronage for the
control Of conventions and elections,
and thanks those Senators who have
compelled the disclosure of such mis-
deeds. The fifth dcnounccs the central
izatiOn and growing encroachmcnts OF
the executive power. the use of coercion
or bribery to ratity n treaty, packing
the Supreme Court TO relieve rich cor
poratons. and the seating OF members
of Congress not elected by the people
The sixth declares that there should bt
an uprising of the people to keep from
power men who prostitute their oiIicia
power to selfish interests. The seventh
dcnounces any population Of the ma
,ional debt. The eighth sympathize!
with the Cubans and dcnounces their
oppressors. The ninth iavors liberia
system of free schools and denouncc'
any interference of the Government
with the system. The last resolution
endorses Governor Engli>h's admins
tration and pledges support to Mr.. Hub
bard.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
t!., 1.

The prediction of the French priest
that the world will abruptly come to
an end in l92l-or 10 years from the
present datc-is exciting some attention
in Europe. 1t is fearful catastrophe
to contemplate. but luckily good
many of w. will be in heaven and out
of harms way long before the period
fixed for its occurrence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Atlanta Market.

ATLANTA. GA. Feb 10. 1872.
We rake the suhjoined statement rs a fair
report Of our market:
Corn. shcllcd 9i; ear 0Oa0O. Wheat white
nothing doing. Oats. seed 81; feeding d.
Dry Salt Meats. clear sides s; clear rib sides
~: shoulders 81. Bacon. clear sides ~:
shoulders 7AaIH; hams -. Flour, 6.joa7 30.
Lard, in cans. II. Butter, l5aoj. Eggs, 90.
Feathers. 10.
Respectfully, DUNN. OGLETREE & co.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

Mrs. Amelia johnson, who shot her
drunken husband dead, at Southbury,
Connecticut pn the 2lst ult, has been
acquitted, on The ground that the deed
was in self.dcense. The evidence
proved concIusively that johnson was
a dangerous man, and had on previous
occasions brutally beaten his wife.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Summers A Amendment.

The following is the vote in the Sen
alc on Summers negro equality amend.
mcnt to the Amnesty Bill:
Ycas-Ames, Anthony, Brownow
Cameron, Chandler. Cra9in. Clayton
Conkling. Fenton. Ferry of Michigan
Frclingluysen. Gilbert, IIamlin, Ilar
Ian. Morrill, of Vermont. Morton. Os'
born, Patterson, Pome.ov, Ramsey
Rice. Sherman Spencer, Sumner, West
Wilson, Window and Wrighi-2S.
Nays-Biair. foreman. Carpenter
Cole, Corbrtt. Davis Of West Virginia
Ferry. GoId,hwaitc, Hamilton Of Texas
Hale. Hitchcock. Johnston, Kelly. Lo.
gan. Morrill, of Maine. Norwood, Root
Robertson. salisbury. Sawyer Schnrz
Scott. Stevenson. stockton. Thurman
Upton. Trumbull and Nirkcrs-2S.
Vice President ColtnX gave the cast.
ing vote for the amendment which was
adopted.
The vote was then taken on the Bill
rs amended, which was rejected. two
thirds no, voting in the Affirmative
The following is the vote
Ycas-Amcs, Anthony. Brownlow
Cameron. Clayton, Conkliug, Cragin
Fcn'on. Ferry Of Michigan. Flanagan
Frclimghuyscn. Gilbert. Hamilton o
Texas, IIamlin. Harlan, Kcllog. Morril
of Vermont. Morton, Osborn, Pattcr,
son, Pomcrov. Poole, Ramsay. Rice
Robertson. Sawyer, Sherman. Spencer
Sumner. West, Wilson, Windom-33
NavS-Blair, Foreman. Davi. OF West
VIRGINIA. Goldthwaiic. Hill. Johnston
Kelly, LOGAN. Morrill, OF Maine. Nor.
wood. salisbury. Scott, Stevenson
Stockton, Thurman, Upton, Trumbull
Vickcrs and Wright-l9
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AtiieBt Market.

ATHENS. Feb. ~.
Wheat l.lOal.iN; Flour, 3.j0"i.jO: Feathers
duh 3lalO: Black Oats iOli5: Bacon Sale;
Lard Sa9 in demand: Corn 60, loose: Meal o.,
wanted: Fruit-App|es :! cents per III. Pcarhs
es I; Butter 49, Eggs l?L' Dressed Chickens
s cents; Turkeys ~; Hay. loose -.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
A Plain Case.

New ORLEANS, Feb. l0.-The Con-
gre.sional Committee examined ten
witnesses yesterday and to-day, un-
earthing corruption enough to satisfy
the most ardent reformers. Positive
testimony was elected as to the bribing
OF members.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

Az awful warning comes from Ohio
A hopeful cuss married Miss Snyder
more than 10 years ago, and his mother.
in-law has been living with him ever
since. She is now only 100 years old
and gives promise of staying with him
many years To come.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

Murccr, the delaulting City Treasurer
OF Philadelphia. has been fined 100000
and sentenced TO five years of solitary
confinement at hard labor. Ierks, who
was associated with Murcer, has been
fined Sj,GOOand sentenced to three years
Imprisonment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Markets..

New York. Feb. ID. Gold ll0a. Cot
ton, uplands, 227s.
Cincinnati. Flour 100 a 7 30 per bar
Meats-shouldels cents. sides ca.
Knoxville quotes corn loose at So cts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

A SPECIAL from Lon'on says that
Minister Schcnck has written to the
English Government, protesting against
Gladstonc's language in debate a. an
imputalion upon the faith of the United
States. The English Government will
probably answer in a more friendly
spirit, dcprcca,iug any diplomatic APP
plication TO the word used in heated
lpbatp
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
S0llicrs for the South.

A train load Of United States troops
southwark bound passed this place last
Monday evening They are probably
destined for the C0ast.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Boston InfidclS.

1t was the irrcvcrcnt Bohemian of
the CoUrier-JOWWdi who indted this
paragraphs:
The iniidcls held convention in Bos-
ton recently. the chief object Of which
was to inauguratc scheme for the cree.
iion of tom Paine Memorial Hail.
in that ciiy. What can these men and
women hope to gain here or hereafter
by thus Haunting their iniidclity in the
face of the world? 1t is Lord Byron,
we believe. who says, and says truly.
that even If the Ii:blc he false. when a
man approaches the orilicc OF that spout
which all must sooner or later ascend,
he will find belief in the truth of the
Bible and a consciousness of havin"
Obcycd lis prccepts a couple of mighty
handy things to have about the house.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

A HEAVY storm of wind, rain and
hail. attended with liberal display Of
lightning aud thunder--or "ihundcr
and lightning '-pa~-cd this way be-
tween T. and =. VI. Tuesday. Since
which the weather la, been clear aud
cold. This, though unofficial, is entirely
rsIiable.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Sharp Practice I'm Nebraska.

OMAHA. Feb 9.-Gov. James, who
has been acting Governor since the i'm
parchment Of Butler, lett this State yes
tcrday on business. }. 5. llEcall, Pres
ident of the Senate. left this place also
yesterday for the Capital. and this
morning we have n proclamation from
him as getting Governor converting the
State Legislature. The call is made
among other things, !Or the purpose OF
taking action as to when any offices
shall be vacant and the manner of i'll
ling the same: the investigation of the
official conduct of any officer, and il
deemed cxpedicnt, their impeachment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
Interesting from Washington.


Special TO the Couricr-Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE resigna-
lion Of Colonel Forncy as Collector OF
Philadelphia has created positive sem
saton in political circles here, where
the matter is attributable very general
~ to n growing hostility to fraud
While Forncy is very careful to state
that he will not oppose the reelection
Of Grant if c is nominated, it never
thcless appears that he has decided to
cut loose from the Republican ring OF
otliceholdcrs in Philadelphia, who arc
something on the lammany order, and
who are all supporting the Administers
ton, and proposes to join the Republic
can rcIo. mcrs in driving these office.
holders out of power. The former cle-
ment attempted to dictate to Colonel
Foney what course he should pursue in
the recent important Senatorial election
in Philadelphia; whcreupon he sent
word to the President that his rcsigna'
ton was at his disposal. The Prcsi.
dent sent word in return that he did
not want it; and Forncv made up hi,
mind that he preferred to remain un'
trammeed, and therefore sent his re-
siena,ion in writing. The President
will reply tomorrow, declining to nc,
ccpt the same; but Mr.. Forncy insist,
upon its acceptance.
AMNESTY.
The friends of amnesty have quite
abandoned any idea tina, bill will be
passed this session as separate inca
sure. |, is proposed by some OF the
members of the House to attach an am
ncsty clause TO one of the largest ap-
preparation bills, and thus challenge
Mr.. Sumner to take the responsibility
of defeating necessary and important
legislation by renewing his faction.
course in submitting again his civil
rights amendment in the Senate to every
relief bill that comes before it. Mr.
Sumner has announced his intention to
pursue this course in every single in.
stance; and the friend. OF amnesty in
the House propose that he shall take all
the consequences of resisting the thrice.
declared wishes of the House on this
question.
THE CAMPAIGN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Republican Congressional Com.
mittce intend to send several speakers
to New Hampshire this week, including
Senator Wilson and others in Congress
They 90 with assurances from Grant to
the party that he has determined to
abolish the gencral-order business in
New York, and throw Lcet and Stock.
ing overheard.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

THE Rev. Peter Cartwright, the old
est Methodist preacher in America, has
been stricken with paralysis, and is not
expected to live.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

"A TnIEvING mail clerk. named Laws,
has been detected in the Boston post-of-
flee. As far rs developed his stcalings
amount to S25OOO.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

A TEXAS paper reports that since last
September 1900 cmigrants from Ten
nessce and Georgia, with l,GG4 wagons.
have entered the Lone Star State and
that is but part of the great tidc-wayc
of population flowing TO the Southwest.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

A YOUNG Athenian who saw the Rus
sian luke at Memphis says he has foot
like fddle-bo2.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15
News isreVitics.

A son of Hon. Henry Cooper died {
few days ago.
There were Isl deaths from small pos
in Philadelphia last week.
Brigham Young is reported danger
oualy sick, and rapidly falling.
Thirty-tivc small poX deaths in Gin
cinnat last week.
Stokes. the murderer Of Fisk, is OF
trial for the crime.
Garrett Dayis has taken relapse, anG
will probably die.
The ice gorge in the Ohio, above Cal
TO. has moved, and free navigation will
soon be resumed.
Gen. Malone says the tunnel at Cum
berland Gap can be completed by Jan
uary, 1874.
The pastoral letter of Bishop Bayley
of Newark, urges all Catholics to keeE
ont of the International Society.
The trains on the Pacific Railroad are
still b.ockaded by the snow, and much
sickness and suffering reported.
Blue Ridge Railroad.
AT a meeting Of the Directors of the
Blue Ridge Railroad, held in Columbia
S. e.. Friday January 2Gth, the Presi.
dent and four of the Directors rendered
their designations. which were accepted
and their places filled by the election
Of other gentlemen. Speaking Of this
change, the Anderson Intelligence,
says:
We do not know the purposes and
intentions of the new Board of Dircc.
tors. nor the reasons for the change Of
management 1t is announced that the
new President promised to push the
enterprise through to completion. We
sincerely wish that this may prove true
but "hope deferred maketh the heart
sick and we are becoming rather tired
of waiting for substantial progress in
the completion of this important enter.
nrisp
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

Athens. Thursday. Tcb. III, 1872.

New Advertisements.
Attention is directed 10 the New Ad'
veriscmcnts, next pace.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-02-15

THE resolution impcaching Governor
Reed, of Florida, has passed the House
of Representatives.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
wedding ? vsssnts:

A writer on thS subject Of weddings says
There Ia scarcely any one who would refuse
an invitation to wedding, yet an invitation
to wedding carries on It's face, impressed
upon It as plain - the monogram which II
b .ars, the words social blackmail." A wed.
ding now.n-days means plenty Of money and
plenty OF presents. 1t requires the recipient
not only to be present, but to bring presents.
and ii the parties decline to accede to the first
condition they are expected to fulfill tho Sec
Ond There Is no expression of love or re
spect in these gifts; they are purchased and
given because tuey must be, and this both the
receiver and River well understand There
are instances where presents are given out
OF pure love, bat they are 40 very rare that
they are mere drops In the sea OF hypocrisy
Persons Of moderate means often deprive
themselves of some luxury, and even 60 with
out some OF the npcessaries of life, in
order to make present which will equal that
OF q wealthy guest. The case Is by no means
exceptional. for the ways and material for the
gossip, who generally spreads such reports
The Chinese mode Of making weddings pre-
sents Is great Improvements on ours, and
the custom might be introduced here with
profit. The "Heatilen Chinee' sends costly
presents Of silk, china and other preciou,
things to his friends on these festive occasions
and they are displayed with great pomp and
circumstance but are never used. They are
carefully put away and when the next we'd
ding or feast comes of these presents are sent
and 50 keep circulating from house 10 house
very often coming back to the original giver
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13

The MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA BOUNDARY
lSE -Pspers on The E ustsrn Shore OF Mary yiand
announce that the Commissioners to establish the
boundary line between Maryland and Virginia,
who we're engaged IN taking testimony OH Smiths
Island several days last week. failed to agree, and
ijourued on Thursday to meet again in Baltl-
more IN September. The task OF establishing a
boundary line between the two States seems to be
didicuity one, owing to the fast that some Of
hs principal starting points Of the different lines
eannot be located. The restless waters of the
,y aud Souni have Ion /. since obliter.ted many
the old former land marks. aud to-day the de-
lcioas oysters grow where the h,herman's cot
eood long ysars sgo. And the natural decay and
Destruction Of the old guides has been the cause
i great deal OF contention on the part OF both
Sta D.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13

THE whaling business. once an industry Of tho
greatest Importance, fast going to decay at least
so far as the American trade 10 concerned. Fit
teen years ago New Bedford alone sent out three
hundred aud twenty mine vessels; now that num-
ber comprises the whole Of the American vessels
engaged in whaling. But ore vessel was added
to the trade In 1871, while sever two were lost
TO the business. Of these twenty-s. ~ere aban-
doned in thclce six wrscked. three condemned, two
sold, thirty employed in other business, and three
broken up. This yearth reports from the wha
ing fleets are not encouraging A few have sent
home fair cargoes, while others have not yet OBJ.
tanned single barrel. Tho prices OF oil a, low,
the demand constantly decreasing, while the
whales are becoming scarce or learning TO avoid
their pursuers. Therefore we may expect to see
the business continue p fade away until it becomes
entirely extinct.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13

TEE Syracuse New York) Standard, abandon
n Ill connection with the Grant party, places at
ID mast.head the nsmes Of Greedy and Brown
Ge quote:
We cannot conscientiously sustain Ulysses s.
rant for second Presidential term. and We caiI-
b subscribe to the narrow. though verbose creed
bon which he so!icits the suffrage of the people
ut our course is not controlled solely nor manly
u negative considera IONS Ahirmstively. the
iotvss which impel us. in common with thou
ands of our felow-citizsns. to favor the Liberal
Republican ticket. are urgent and decisive.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
BY Telegraph to the Daily Gazette.
WEATHER REPORT.

" NozKkINU1VNs Ju06
An area Of clouds and rain will extend over
the Northern portion Of the Middle States.
PRoBABILITIEs-Clear weather, and winds
gradually backing to southerly over the New
England and Middle States, clear and partially
cloudy weather. with light to fresh southerly
winds over the Southern States. with possibly
threatening weather. aud areas O; rain over the
Lower Mississippi Valley increasing cIoudluess
winds breking to southerly and easterly, and
probably areas of rain over the northw ana
Will extend eastward over the upper lake region.
the Ohio Valley and possibly the lower lake
region.
Dangerous Winds are not anticipated
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
The Nav FORK Custom House

Notwithstanding the lateness OF session, the
minority OF the Senats Committee of lnvestigs-
bon on the abuses ia the New York Custom
House = Me.srs. Baysrd and Cssserly have
prepared and presented their report, They
coupla n, with justice, that the majority report
~ u-is up without proper consultation, and
mat tne, were not aiiordsl time for its thor=
oueh examination. They entirely dissent from
sne conclusions Of the majority, and state forci
eay their views Of the whole mater, as shown
ns the evidenoe before the committee. The
General Order Busineas," an carried on by
Le.t and Stocking" Is termed, in plain Ian.
guage, u menstr0us abuse and scandalous
system Of robbery" President Grant is held
responsible both for the appointment Of Leet
.nd hls continuance 10 olhce. Bribery among
'le omces 1.-THE custom house was notorious
P'under was Nfs, and the criminals not only
went unpunished, but were rewarded for their
naarlous acts. With regard 70 Collector Nur-
phy the report is equally denunciatory. He
~ moi only IN, omletsnt TO peri0rm the duties
q his oi6ce, but actually had no conception Of
aem, and Used the influence Of his position to run
!he custom house - q political machine in the
interest Of the Republican party. The report
sscNh = Vlendt that tho "moiety system" be abol-
,nsa IA oasea Of seizures and forfeitures; but
seeiases that the enormous abuses existing have
~ utsd not 20 much from improper laws as
'Oa tse appointment Of partisan officials inca
.c'1ased fvr snforciug the regulations in a pro-
spirit. This REPORT its author admit. has
oeeo hastily written, bu, II somewhat crude in is
neuaee, It's production il timely, whilst It il
.a."ag In its arguments. Cutting through the
'sse veneering Of whi,ewash with which lhs
.!lonty had everlaid msas Of fraud and cor
1Tapaon, it lays it bare in all its oAensiyenea.-
aoss not hesitate 10 point directly to Presi-
oa ven! arant . its chief promoter. while denuon
s:ne The vileness Of his subordinates. This il
S%nai point Of interest Murphy, Leet ane
ss2ocsins have passed, with their illgot,sr
ssMs, from public attention, but Grant u still
0nsn:n1 san1. before the people The most arden
rGspoollcan should pause and think before casting
~ Ms vots Tor the reelection Of President Of III,
S""ed States, who has ds6led ,hs. high ofic,
.hE y aEsoca,ion = and oomplici,y in "a mons, ron
49, ss.s and "sys,em Of robbery" "Csn ma,
pitch and remain unde6led," or Pre~i
Esq. With urc San hands preserve unslllisd tn
"'sef o. the country f-BALrIMoRH 9AzrrrG
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
Seaside Lo,terings Commenced.

A letter from Washington, dated June IL, says:
The Presidents departure tor Long Branch
biz morning created feeling of bitter disap-
ointment among Senators and members. dele
atss to the Philadelphia convention and others
wing business with the Executive. The ante
bom Of the White House was full most of the
Day with callers who very generally were under
be impression that the President would not de-
5sr the White House quite as soon as Congress
essrsd the CAPITOL" Some indignant republi-
ans Who had important business 70 transact, and
bould Aud neither the President nor either OF his
ecrstaries, declared that there was more truth
han they had supposed in Mr.. Summers charge
hat the Executive spent most Of his time in sea
kds oitsrings." A great many had purposey de-
|hysd pressing their matters ON the President
Ds.l Conxrsss had gone, in order that he might
kxvs more time.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
RELEASED BY DEATH

The Democratic State Conventions of Indiana,
South Carolina and Vermont were largely attend
ed yesterday, and much interest attached to their
proceedings. Delegates to the National Con-
ventioa at Baltimore were duly appointed, and
resolutions adopted endorsing the Cincinnati plat
form and nominations, and favoring union with
all who hold its principles. Senator Hendricks
was by acclamation declared the Democratic nomi.
nee for Governor Of Indiana.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13

nrx BRAunEaARD writes to friend as follow:
!" r. me It appears plain that to secure sncces-
|. nn.t All unite under the banner Of the Con-
E,n,;on and the law reunion and REFORM
lon..tv and universal amnesty That banner
!. be:u lately raised at Cincinnati. uuder the
r.asr,hin Of Hrselay and Brown-iR the past
~ of our most earnest and daI gerous enemies
n tvo. also, Of the purest and I,st honest OF
n vho, when they shall have ..l to the coun-
4, Let US have peace. Will m an it. and will
|ye Us peace, in spite OF all opposition"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
|bAILY GAZETTE.
|T,r WrxAr FIELDS in the lower part OF this
ln,tv never looked 40 uipromisiug. n Sussex
Iu,tv. ne are told. they look bstter. lh
Mn WoopwARD,s MAJORITY for Coroner in
/. county il "A votes The vote from South APP
bquinimink Hundred on the coroner was net
(,si,ed by US till yesterday. 1t is Groves las /;
Eoodvard i; Pierce l; Yarnall Lofman l.

md Granville on Tuesday Last informed the
-;,;.h Miu,stsr at Washington that the last in
-,.tions f,ora the United States Government 10
[;,;.t.r Schenck IN regard to the proceedings at
eneys on the 18th had been discussed at length
,hs Cabinet, and it was determined TO address
Lo,h., note to Ministsr Schenck which would be
[. hasis of an explanation in the House Of Lords.
,,ocs.h the Tribunal to adjourn it, meeting 40
| n allow the high contracting parties further
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-13
SECOND EDITION.
b Y r e L e q r APH.
MISSOURI.
POLITICAL.

ST Louis, June l3.
Ihe Chairman of the Democratic state Con.
vention made speech favoring the endorse
ment Of Greeley. The Convention adopted
unanimously resolution instructing delegates
to the Baltimore Convention to vote a.. unit
against the nomination Of a candidate Cor Pres
ident