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The New York herald., 1873-11-19
FRANCE.
President KacKahon's Term Of Power Stormy
Debate in the Assembly-Prolon-
cation Stoutly Opposed.
TslEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

A VERSAILLES, Nov. 49, 1873.
In the Assembly to-day General Changarnier pre-
sentci the motion agreed upon by the Right for
the unconditional prolongation of President Mac
Mahon's powers.
long and stormy debate followed.
NJ. Laboulaye, reporter of the Committee on Pro-
iongation, announced that it was impossible for the
government and the committee TO come to terms
M. Bertauld, one Of the leaders of the Left Gen.
tire, and M. PraxParis, Bonapartist made strong
attacks on the Duke de Broglie. and called on him
TO leave the Ministry.
Nd. Jules Simon declared unconstitutional pro-
iongatlon of power equivalent to personal govern.
ment. He warned the Assembly that MacMahon
would constantly be able by messages like that of
its decisions. He demanded the dennitive estab-
lshment Of the Republic
M. hrnoul, Minister Of Justice spose in defence
OF President MacMahof and his administration.
The debate was adjourned without division
Communist Agitation at an Industrial
Centre.
PARIS, Nov. Is, 1873
The futa'3e reports that plot for the establish
covered and several arrests have been made there.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
The storm in New EnEla nd.

BOSTON, Nov. Is, 1878.
Dispatches from the eastern portion OF New
England report heavy fall OF snow during the
night with rain to-day At Lowell five inches Of
snow lell and at Portsmouth. N. H., seven inches,
which is badly drifted.
From quarter past five O'Clock P. M. Monday
until eight O'Clock this morning :0l inches OF rain
fell here. The barometer was lower to-day than
ever before reported at the signal station in Bos.
ton. The gale, which was very severe, caused
some damage to buildings, including the partial
destruction OF the spre of the Baptist church in
Randolph street, so feet of which was blown
down. The meadows and marshes on the Old Col
ony Railroad were submerged as lar as the eve
could reach; and canSewavS, wharveS and lumber
yards were covered by the food
The storm Cape God was the most severe of
any which has occurred tor years Tonight the
violence OF the storm has abated, though 1t is still
cloudy and cold with northerly winds. The ship
ping in the harbor received no serious damage.
Accounts from the coast say the fragments OF q
vessel came ashore on the beach at Nahant, and it
Is feared that her crew have been lost. The name
Of the vessel Is unknown.
The schooner Excelsior, from Gloucester, was
sunk at Marbehead, and the schooner Rainbow is
stranded on the beach.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
FLIGHT OF A CASHIER.

misfortunes Of Pistsburs BANKING
CorporatiOn--A Charge Of Emhczzie-
nent.
PirIsBURG, Pa, Nov. fS, 1878.
The doors Of che National Trust Comp on Penns
syWana street were closed this morning. and
piacard fastened on the door, which went on ts
state that in consequence of the unexplained alb
sence Of the cashier and consequent difficulty OF
ascertalning the exact condition OF affairs in
the bank and the impossibility OF imme-
diatey converting securities held by it.
the Board OF Directors deemed it
proper to suspend temporarily. TwowceGs ago.
the bank having sustained drain OF fully 800 O00
the directors informed their cashier, II. J. Grier
that an investigation OF the accounts war desired.
They had implicit confidence in his honesty The
state Of the accounts OF the concern Tor long time
past had been known only to himself and the
officers OF the institution. This report certainly
exhibited criminal carelessness, but they thought
their cashier was the soul OF honor. That was un-
impeachable. However, having met a heavyrun and
avoided suspension, they thought 1t might be well to
overhaul the affairs OF the bank, and an inyeStl-
cation was instituted This course OF the directors
irrltated Mr. Grier, who on several occasions lost
his temper and accused them OF suspectlng him Of
dishonesty. SATURDAY last he seemed unnaturally
excited but when he lett the bank IN the afternoon
he was more calm and gave notice that he would be
at the bank as usual on Monday morning He
failed TO put in his appearance yesterday, however,
and s stlll missing to-day, and consequently The
accountants took charge Of the books.
A school bond Tor $4,000 the property
of depOsitor, Is missing, and this,
with other developed facts leads to
the conclusion that Grier is an embezzler, though
to what amount Is not known. Your correspondent
in conversation tins afternoon with director.
learned that he did not think the amount OF the
defalcation would exceed $4,000. It is dlni-
cult at this writing TO form any idea
OF the amount SOf funds missing. The con-
cass clus,on Of the examination KAN Of the accounts
must be awaited. The examination is now going
Whatever
upon any depoSit0r or any one connected with the
institution except upon the stockholders Grier Is
Wen KNOWN IN banking CIRCLES and among business
men generally, and had rne reputation OF being
shrewd and competent financier During the
financial trouble he borrowed money and paid rul-
ing rates OF interest thereon to carry the institu
ton through, and did 80 successfully through
two months run with but slight interruption. The
capital of the bank amounts to 100000, with a
contingent fund Of $4,000. The Stockholders are
individually liable, and, as they represent Millions
II s not likely the depostOrs will lose by the banks
misfortune. Up to a late hour tonight nothing
has been ascertained to throw light on the where
abouts OF the missing cashier.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

the popular feeling on the subject Is SO thoroughly
aroused that the country VIII not be satisfied with
anything short OF most energetic measures"
Governor Hendricks' Opinf0n-Spatn
Must Retire and the United states
Mast Advance.
IHDiANAPOLIa Ind, Nov. l8. 1878
Governor Hendricks teIegraphed yesterday to
The committee OF New York Cuban sympathizera
as fouows:-
Spain cannot be permitted to maintain her
authority In Cuba by means which civilized ma
tons reject as atrociOus, and in the cause OF hl-
manItv and good government the United states
should now extend their sympathy and poxet
over that island. think this Is the sentiment Of
the people OF Indiana
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M E xIC O..
Herald Special Report from
the Capital.
Railway Enterprise and Revolu-
tionary Difficulties.
PRESIDENT LERDO'S POLICY FOR PEACE
TELEGRAM TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.

TELEGRAM TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Tho following special to the HERALD has
been received from our correspondent in
Mexico City, by way of Matamoros:
MATAMoRos Nov. 18, 1873.
The HERALD correspondent in Mexico City
forwards the following special report, under
date OF tho 10Th inst. =
President Lerdo will present to Congress,
before the Goth inst, for Legislative approval
new contract with one of the two American
railway companies or any other petitioning.
REvoLUTIoN AND RELIGION.
There is an insurrechon in Yucatan against
the government of the Republic, and another,
of religious character, in the State of Mexico
Lerdo will give orders for their immediate
suppression.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
Violent Storm Mt Halifax.

HALIFAX, N. s., Nov. 49, 1873
violent southeast gale, with rain. began at
five O'Clock A. NJ to-day, increasing to q perfect
hurricane by eight O'Clock. There was a heavy
sea in the harbor. and vessels at anchor
we're with diniculty enabled to hold on
Several dritted up the harbor, and two
the brig General Canrobert. OF Arichat ana
the schooner Ida, OF Prince Edward Island
went ashore on commissioners Point, near the
The gale was the heaviest experienced here Tor
many years. The barometer fell from 20. so
yesterday to $3.50 to-day the lowest point
reached for number OF years. The dam
age on land consisted OF running shutters taking
the stating from roofs and fences being blown
down. IL has been raining all day. Serious
damage to the shipping OF the coast is feared, as
fully so vessels have sailed from the outpOrts and
Prince Edward Island and are known to be on
their way to Halifax.
Tue steamer Chase, from Portland, arrived last
night.
The steamer viking. which sunk ar sydney har.
Dor, has been condemned by surveyors.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
FFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, J
WASHINGTON. Nov. lS-l A. M. J

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
FFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON. Nov. ls--l A. M.
Ir'ObGbitttieS.
For The Northwest and upper lakes and thence
southwark TO Missouri and Kentucky northwest
erY winds. occasional light snow in the latter
State, clearing weather and very low temperature.
For Tennessee and the Gulf States, northwest
erly winds, low temperature, clearing and clear
weather.
For the South Atlantic States northwesterly
winds, falling temperature and partly cloudy
weather.
For the lower lakes, northwesterly winds. occa-
sonal snow, cold, cloudy weather, clearing in the
afternoon.
FoR THE MIDDLE STATES, SOUTHwEsTERLY AND
NORTBwEsTERIY wIEDs, Low TEMPERATURE AND
CLEARING WEATHER
For New England, westerly and northwesterly
winds, occasional snow and cloudy weather, clear
ing by the afternoon. with falling temperature.
Cautionary signals continue at Portland and
Eastport.
Reports are missing from all the lake, New Eng
land, Rocky Mountain and Pacific stations; also
partly from the Southwest, the Northwes and the
extreme Northwest.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW ycTK HERALD.

LONDON, Nov. IS, 1878.
Fifty thousand pounds sterling in bullion was
shipped from southampton Tor New YORK to-day by
the steamship Donau.
The amount Of bullion gone into the Bank OF Eng
land on balance to-day is $4,000.
FIRE AT THE COTTON CENTRE.
cotton mill near Manchester was DESTROYED by
DIRE to-day. The loss is $500, 900.
Purchase of Gold for shipment to New
York.
LONDON, Nov. 1916 A. NJ.
Gold to the amount OF s5oO0oO was bought in
open market yesterday for shipment to New York
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
Musical ana Tnentr,caI Notes.

The vokes Family open at the Brooklyn Academy
of Music for one week, commencing next Monday
evening.
Signor Ferranti has arrived in this city from
Europe and will soon start on concert tour with
other distinguished artists
Mrs. Maria ]. Westmoreand, the southern au-
thoress who is about to take the lecture field, ap
pears ut the Union League Theatre on saturday
evening with lecture called "Shots and social
Myths.n
Mr.. Maretzek is to give three nights OF Italian
opera at the Lyceum Theatre next week and
matinee on Saturday I'll Trovatore" viii be sung
on Monday, sDon Giovanni" on Wednesday and
'Mignonu on Friday evening. Tamberlik, Lucca
and Di Murska are to appear.
A concert is to be given at the Brooklyn Academy
on Thursday evening by Mr.. Strakosch, in which M.
Capoul and Signor Del Puente and Miss Ida Ros-
burgh and Miss Jennie Bull, assisted by Signor
Morosini, the pianist. and the orchestra OF the
strakosch Opera Company will appear.
An event OF some dramatic significance takes
place at the Brooklyn Theatre on Thursday even
ing. Mrs. Conway's youngest daughter, Lillian,
who is q very young lady, makes her debut on that
occasion as Virginia to the virgintns OF Mr. T. o..
King. In sheridan Knowles great, Roman tragedy.
MIS-. Conway plays Servi8,
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
Damage by the storm.
PouGuKEcpsIE, N. T., Nov.

POUGHKEcpsIE, N. T., Nov. 1S 1873
During the storm last night three Delaware and
Hudson canal boats, loaded with coal, sunk at the
dock here.
The steamer Baltic was driven by the wind
against the Tvon dock. The guards were smashed
and the stack d,sodged.
An unknown sloop sunk between Bar ~ town and
Tvoli, and an unknown schooner sunk in Haver-
straw Bay. No lives have been reported as lost
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
The storm at Providence, Il. L.

PROVIDENCE, NOV. I8, 1875
The storm, which last night was a gale, has
cleared Off without doing any serious damage.
The barometer reached lower point than for IA
years before, and remained five hours at the lowest
point.
The New York boats from Fall River last night
proceeded only to Newport, and returned this
morning. The boats IRON New York due here and
at Newport were delayed by the gale, and had not
arrived at noon to-day.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
TIE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. Is, 1873.
The billiard tournament was again suspended
to-day on account of the preoccupaton OF the
hail. Tomorrow three games will be played the
first in the afternoon. between Ubassy and
Slosson and the other two in the even
ing between j. Dion and Bessunger and
Ubassy ana Garnier. The score STANDS now as iOi-
lows :-Ubassy. GARNER. Daily }. Dion, ana Bcssun-
ger have each PLAYED five games. GARNER lost none,
UbaSsy and Daly each LOST one, Dion lost three
and Bcssunger four; Cyrille Dion played six.
lost two Sosson played six, lost four; Snyder
PLAYED and lost SIX.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN CENTRAL
COMMITTEE

The Republican Central Committee held meet
ing last night at Republican Hail. Broadway and
Twenty third street. Mr. Hugh Gardiner presided.
Alter the ordinary business OF the organization
had been attended to, Messrs. Spencer, Blake and
Farr were appointed revisionary committee, aud
Ii was agreed that the primaries he called next
Monday evening until which time the meeting
" adjourned
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G U B a.
CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE.

soldiers or the SOUTH rank and flIe desire 70 show
that they are az patriotic II there had never
been any rebellion III this country. AS lar "a ne
has observed Mr.. Hamilton considers that the
people are much more radical on the means 60 he
employed TO obtain redress from SPAN than the
government. This ne thinks, is good sign for
there are so many points involved that IL the
governments were not more cautious &C.
rious complications might ensue. The
pressure however. which the people arc bringing
TO bear IL having a great effect upon those in
authority and tnev are much more active than
they would be otherwise. The Madro govern
ment VIII not consent 10 give up cuba unless II be
wrcnched iron spain, because all classes are united
in favor OF retaining the colony. Even the repub-
llcans at home would consent to almost 3nv de-
mand before agreeing 70 part with Cuba. The
United States should demand the surrender OF the
Virginus and OF all engaged IN her capture s.ld IN
the massacre OF her passengers and crew. If this
demand be not complied with, then, the iSena or
thinks we should at once seize cuba. but he ieei5
confident that Spain will agree to this demand
rather than lose the Ever Faithful Isle.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
Canal Boats Su.k .

NEwBuRG N. Y, Nov. is, 1873.
Twelve loaded canal boats were sunk at the
wharves OF this city during the storm last night.
OF these, 10 loaded with coal. were sunk at the
works of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. No
ves were lost.
The barges and steamers were all delayed until
tins morning by the violence OF the storm.
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of Gold for shipment to New
ASHANTEE.
British Official Report of the War Progress
E5peful Effort and Excellent Discipline.
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Nov. Is, 1873.
The latest dispatches received by the War
once from Sir Garnet Wolsely, commanding the
expedition against the Ashantees, give favorable
accounts OF its progress and express strong hopes
OF success.
moral effect on the troops OF recent skirmishes
with the savages.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
The storm In Canada. /.
TORONTO, ont, Nov. Is, 1sl

TORONTO, ont, Nov IL, 1873.
The high wind which prevailed on Sunday rose
to gale last evening and q furious snow storm
prevailed this morning. The roads arc all blocked
and the storm is Sun raging, at six r. M. The
river ia rapidly filing with Ice. The steamship
Commodore from Harbor Grace, N. r., has arrived,
and reports that she saw loaded bark ashore, on
her beam ends, ten miles west oil cape 81. Nich0-
las, north shore, on saturday.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Minnesota will leave this port on
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post ONCE
at twelve O'Clock M.
The NEW YORK HEHALD-Edtioa for Europe
will be ready at halfpast nine O'Clock in the morn
ing.
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing six cents.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
MARSHAL BAZAINE.
Court Martial Testimony Concerning Metz
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

VERSAILLES, Nov. Is, 1873
At the Bazaine trial to-day General Bourbaki tes.
Sifed that he had undertaken the mission TO the
Empress Eugene the belief that 1t was the only
means OF saving the army at Metz
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
A Railroad Damaged.

GREAT FALLS. n. H., NOV. 1s, 1878.
During heavy storm last night a section of the
Great Falls and conway Railroad at Milton was
washed away. and no trains will run over the road
nortn OF that place to-day.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.
ecamers and hallway Trains Detained.

Steamers and aiivay Trains Detained.
Albany, N. Y, Nov. IS, 1873.
southwest snowstorm. which set in last night,
has prevailed nearly all day. All the railroad
trains have arrived on time except on the Boston
ana Albany Railroad, The storm extends west
only TO Little Falls.
On the river the steamers found it impossible to
proceed. The Daniel Drew which left here last
night, lay up at New Baltimore and proceeded on
her way at noon. The Dean Richmond which left
New York last night, mad NOT arrived this evening
Navigation on the canal was brought TO stand
CT at
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

The Weather la This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty-iour hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts
Pharmacy, Herald Building =
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
The Storm on the Hudson.

! TIvOLI, N. Y Nov. Is, 1873.
Nearly all the steamers OF the night lines are
| from seven to eight hours behind time this morn
ing in consequence OF the storm, which has sub
| sided. Thus far no damage Is reported.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
ARABIA.
Turkish Troops Retired and Peace Restored
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Nov. 1S, 1873
despatch from Alden says that the Turkish gov
crnment has Withdrawn its troops from the scene
OF the recent Conflict in Arabia and that peace has
been restored.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
FAILURE OF A CINCINNATI FIRM,

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. IS. 1878.
Rodenfels. Seymour h Co., extensive -four mill
operators, made an assignment of their estate
late last night. The assets are estimated at from
$6o,o to S7o,oVo TUG llaDulties are not known.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
ENGLAND.

Bullion in Active Movement-Serious Loss BY
Fire.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

A.-The American Institute Fair, 1873,
awarded silver medal with highest certificates 60 The
ELASTIC TRUSS co. 6S3 Broadway Holds rupture
easily night and day, till cured - branch Offices
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

DunviIie u Co., Royal Irish tsistiiicries,
Belfast Ireland the largest holders OF Whiskcy IN the
world Their OLD IRISH HISKEY IL srecommen1cd by
the medical profession preference french brandy
Supplied in casks or cases United states Branch 81
Broad street. New York.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

observation-disclosures Habitually Adj.
dcted to stimuants, suffering from derangements OF
stomach and liver promptly cured by DR.. STAMPS
SPECIFIC unrtnctts bible House ard Hudnuts
Herald Building Depot las Eighth street.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
SMALLPOX IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

CLEVELAND, Nov. 18, 1873
There are co cases of small poX reported IN this
city. The disease so far ls almost entirely con-
fined to the west side of the city, and appears to
be increasing.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
TELEGRAM 70 TIE REV YORK HERALD.

LONDON November 10, 1879
The Daily Ne,os expresses the hope that the
British and American governments VIII act to-
gether in the settlement Of the virgnus affair
with SPAN.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
ShtpxyrecL On Lake Eric.

PORT CoLBoRNR, Nov. Is, 1873.
The schooner J. @. McGrath, with cargo OF coal
rom Cleveland for Toronto, Is reported ashore on
falling.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

Havana L0ttcry.-Wc sold the G5Op,0O0
in the extraordinary drawing April % Circulars sent;
information given. j. 8. MARTINEZ co. 10 Wall
street, box 1865 Post Office, New York
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

Average temperature ytSterUaY.. 10000. 20
Average temperature ior corresponding date
last year.. ......................... 80
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

Caoutchouoin Applied 10 shoes Pre-
vents wet feet Mailed receipt OF % cents Sold
pya j.. y.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

CrfStadoro,s Hair Dye is, BY Far, the
best extant; always reliable perfectly harmless ana
true 10 nature. sold everywhere.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

A.-IIavana Lottery Official Drawings
n lla also Kentucky state Lottery for the Benefit Of
schools OF Frankfort Circulars free JOSEPH hates,
log BrnadwaY. room 4
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

Holloway's pills nre Invaluable ns n
Purgativc. Tho OINTMENT cures Rheumatism, Scaids
and Sprains. Depot 10 Maiden lane.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

A.-For n First Class Dress Business
HAT 90 direct to the manufacturer
ESPtNSCHEID, 1lS Ma street
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

As a standard emedy tor Coughs and
Colds PoRTERS C0UGn BALSAM is acknowledged by
all who have given il trial thr most reliable. 1t ~
particularly adapted to affections Of the throat aud lung
j ise 4ses. Price Z5c., soc. and I5c. bottle.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

wigs, Toupecs, SSc.--ts. Rauchfuss.
practical wig and toupec maker and importer ef humAA
har "A East Twelfth street near Broadway New York.
The New York herald., 1873-11-19

Believe tn no oIh WOman's Recipe for
a bad cough Delay not hour i'll using HALE'S
HONEY OF HORLHOUAD AND TAR IL Is infalibles
PIXIES TOOrHACHE DROPS cure IN one minute.
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,,..., nntjopnl Ennk.-Eun,OrA

bovn gained currency regarding TIL; bahK tne d'rcct
,,,rs III i,fera, thcir dealers ana stockhoders
ihat the capital OF the bank is sSiVaVi ana surplus
n ycrv recently the late President Mr. u. j. Blake
,heni f,er knowici gc made loans tot corporation In
vnich he was Interested The loss II any IRON this NC
art ia" believe viii not exceed the surplus.
rat a meeting held this day MIR Norman White
pnantmousy elected President in place OF MIR. IS. J.
Blake resigned - ~ -.
9 IL Burdett ). f. Howard, Anson Phelps Stokes, S0bt
Nrw YoRR Nov Is 1879
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
THE VIRGINIUS AFFAIR.

British Hope Of an Effort for Friendly Settle
ment
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
Many, Many Years.-nIrs. Winsiow

Wahy, WAhy EeHrs.-Wfss "IHs"
sooTnING SYRUP for children tcching has stood the
test of many years and known TO aii Ills Per-
fccty reliable and harmless IL regulates inc stoiacn
and bowels cures wind collie and gripping IN inc Do"c's'
sofens the gums reduces Inflammation anu aiaysa"
nam Pcroetv safe in all millions OF mothers
testify. ---
The New York herald., 1873-11-19
NEVv pURLICArlON,.

GJl TO Sl0n Invested IN STOCKS OFTEN bEApS
DlU 10 fortune Book secret OF succeSs IN Walt
Street" free. VALENTINE, TUMBRfnGE a. CO,
bankers And br0kets, ~ Wall suooA
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What senator Morton says.

Senator Morton was visited at the EbbItt House
this evening" and asked to express his views as TO
whether arbitration would be resorted to in order
to obtain redress from Spain, but. although
receiving the HERALD correspondents very
cOurte0usly he declined to express an opinion, as
ana. therefore, did not think il proper TO say any
thing about the matter.