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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-21
RouthWeSt Pass.

SOUTHWEST PASS, December 90, 1876.
70 Captain Q. ". Howell. Corps Of Bnginesrs.
United States ARMY:
Depth of channel ct mean low tide, six.
teen feet six inches. Least width for that
depth, 100 feet. High tide at 10 P. NJ
Height above mean low tide, two feet
Depth of channel at high tide, eghteer
feet six inches. Bottom shift.
C.. H. ELWELL,
Master of the Essayons.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-21

The Thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
so Chartres street, stood % follows Decem-
ber 20: At 8 A. NJ, 400; at P. NJ, $50; at g
P. NJ, 500. Lowest point during the night
of December l9, 800.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-21

lcONrINUKo ON FOURTH PAGE.l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-21
Christmas present,
Christmas prese mt,
Cbrinfnoa nrQsept

For one dollar, worth $l5 900.
For one dollar, worth $4,000.
For one dollar, worth 4l5 900.
For one dollar, worth $l5,O 900.
Grand drawing, January 9.
Grand drawing, January =.
Grdhd drawing, January ,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 2.-In the House OF
Commons last night the merchants ship
ping bill was considered and q new
clause introduced, which the President
of the Board Of Trade agreed to. 1t i'm
poses a maximum penalty of FIVE hun.
dred dollars on any master or owner of a
British or foreign vessel sailing between
October lst and March 10th which shall
arrive at any port in the united kingdom
with heavy timber on deck or deals and
bottom exceeding three feet above deck.
The British government has informed
the American Legation that it will re.
lease Winslow tomorrow and that Gray.
of New York, and Brent, of Louisville,
whose extradition is also claimed, will
be released when their terms have ex-
PRED. The government has not formally
replied to the American government be-
cause Of the absence of Lord Derby,
caused by the death Of his mother.
A report is current hat the opposition
intend attacking the government upon
the Winslow affair. Gladstone's govern
ment, through Attorney General Cole
ridge, supported the Interpretation of
the act exactly the opposite Of the pres
ent government.
The Turks lost three thousand and the
insurgents one hundred and twenty men
during the four days fighting preceding
the relief Of Niksiki.
This mornings papers publish the fol-
lowing: 1.-THE King Of Dahomey's invi-
tation to Commodore Hewitt to come to
Dahomey and receive in powder and bul.
let's the payment of a fine imposed upon
him for m~altrsating British subjects, ap-
pears to have been accepted, and orders
have been given for the assembling Of
the feet at Whydah to take active pro-
ceedings if the fine be not forthcoming
An opportunity, however, will be given
the king to change his present attitude,
and hostilities will be postponed until
June or later"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
FIRES.
Bonded Warehouse Burned-HOte
and Hardware store Destroyed.

Bonded Warehouse Burned-HOtel
and Hardware store Destroyed.
CINCINNATI, May "A FIRE at Yer
%ssilles, Woodford county, Ky, Sunday
destroyed Harrison Johnston's bonded
warehouse and 1880 barrels Of whisky
valued at $50 and insured for $33 pei
barrel. The Ere is charged to inceudi-
arism, as the building was made of iron
and stone, and an explosion as Of gun.
powder occurred Immediately before the
fire.
OMAHA, May IA FIRE at Cozad City,
Neb., on Sunday night last destroyed a
large frame hotel and q hardware store
adjoining, about 2 o'clock. All the in.
habitants of the hotel barely escaped
with their lives, with the exception Of
Mr.. ]. O'Neil, formerly of Columbus,
Ind, who was burned to death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
Ancient Coins.

A large sale Of ancient coins recently
took place in London, which Melted
nearly $4,000. The greater part of the
specimens we're included in the famous
cabinet Of Mr.. Windgate. Some of the
enormous prices realized are enumerated
ia the following catalogue: "A farthing
of Robert Bruce brought 5000; a halfSt.
Andrew Of Robert III. livery rare) S24O;
a halftester in gold Of Queen Mary
brought SIS; a unique lion Of Queen
Mary, struck in 1863, with the crown and
arms Of Scotland between two cirque
foils, brought $525; a thistle dollar of the
same Queen Of 1878, $l05; and a
" union" struck after the accession OF
King James vi. to the English crown,
brought $75.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Judiciary
Committee authorizes the Sergeant.a at.
Arms to employ counsel to aid him in
prosecuting the appeal before the courts
in the Kilbourn habeas corpus case.
Senator Boutwell, presented a petition
Of the Society Of Friends protesting
against the transfer of the Indian Blu.
reau to the War Department.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
The 0naIltY of Iho Rlood

UrOn the quality Of the blood depends. in a
great measure. the visor and health Of tho
body. II the blood is wanting in nutritious
properties. the muscles are sure TO DO weak
and aabby. the flesh deficient in quantity, the
skin sallow and dry. the cheeks hollow. and
the eyes lustreless. To improve the quality
Of tho blood. stimulate digestion and assimi.
lation with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Under the influence Of this strength creating
cordial the body Is efficiently nourished and
the iesh grows. In consequence, more abund-
ant, the muscles become mere compact, tho
cheek Is tingod with q healthful color, and tho
eye regaing its brightness. The Bitters also
free the blood from impurities by stimulating
the kidneys and bowels 10 thoroughly perform
their duty Of carrying of the refuse of the
system. which. II not entirely got rid Of, poi
sons the vital current
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
The Cost OF Kiss.

London Daily Telegraph, April llth.l
At the Sunbury Petty Sessions, yester-
day. Edward Smith, a respectfully
dressed lad, sixteen years of age, was
fined twenty shillings and costs for as
saulting Edith BeagleY, a girl in the em.
ploy of Mr.. Gardhsm, at Staines, as
nurse. On Saturday evening Smith
pushed her, put his arms round her neck,
and gave her a kiss. She then sum.
moned a policeman, and he took the de-
fendsnt into custody. Joseph MerricE
a lad who was with the prisoner, deposed
that the latter, being accidentally pushed
against complainant, asked her to give
him a kiss ito make il up"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

for a faithful and efficient
discharge of its many and
delicate duties. Everything neces-
sary having been done decently and
in order, the mass convention ad-
journed sine die. At future con-
ventions we have no doubt resolu-
tions will be adopted plain enough
and strong enough with regard to
taxation, the State debt and other
important questions properly before
them. Meanwhile we shall continue
to rely upon the correctness and
infallibility of unbiased popular
opinion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
A Defea.e of women. ToII.,-

Margaret Fields gives some read
able facts in the history Of woman's
toilet, as a defense of the tendency
of women of the present day to.
ward lavishness in the decoration
of their persons. She says at
is utterly useless to try TO make
anything of human ilk believe dress
is not of primary importance, that
beauty unadorned has the slightest
chance, but because it is not true
IN fact, however excellent in the
DRY. Let a pretty woman neglect
the amenities of dress, leave all the
accessories Of hair, lace or ribbon
adornment uncared for, and 20
around limp loose and dowdyish,
with only her natural charms TO
counterbalance, and see how little
chance she stands for admiration.
A Symmetrically cut, gracefully
hanging dress; a bright knot. ar
tlstically disposed a soft. delicate
bit Of lace, makes all the difference
in the world in the effect a woman
produces upon the senses. Il ia a
remarkable fact, that while men
make woman's folly In dress the
target at which to let fly their
Shsrpest criticisms, it is for man
alone she INDUCES in these extray.
agances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
CsaI Hines FIr.d BIZ striEsrn

CLEVELAND, O., May About two
o'clock forty masked men appeared at
the coal mines north of Massillon, Ohio,
seized and tied the watckmen and set
the coal shafts on FIRE. Willovbank
mine, Mountbank mine, and Rhodes &
Co.'S mine are now burning. The Ere
department of Msssillon has gone to the
scene. These mines we're not being
worked on account Of the strike, and no
one was in them. The incendiaries are
undoubtedly strikers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

A WASHINGTON special to the
Courier journal says: "The Com
mittee on Mississippi Affairs is act
ing in a very discreditable manner
by pushing in secret an investiga.
ton which for every principle Of
public policy should be open. This
is the work of the Republican
members of the committee, and is
.contraryto the wishes of the Demo
cratic members. The Radical ma
jority of the Senate put at the head
Of this committee Mr.. Boutwell,,
who had prejudged the case by the
infamous declaration that NO
Southern man was to be believed.
Instead of going to Mississippi, the
committee, after a good deal OF
backing and filling, stops here in
Washington, and takes the testi-
mony of Governor Ames, who re-
signed and ran away from Missis-
sippi in order to'escape the disgrace
of impeachment. Ames testified
again on Saturday. The committed
gives no indication of going to Mis-
sissippi."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

Before j. NJ. Coleman, Justice of the Peace
for Shelby county, Tenn. - Johnston 4
Vance VS.. VIM. Gilmor.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT HAV.
i ing been sued out under section S455 of the
Code of Tennessee, and returned levied upon
the property Of the defendant by garnishment
on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Company who answer they owe said William
Gllmor W 80; and affidavit having been made
that the defendant is Justly indebted to the
plaintiffs in the sum of ffty-iye dollars and
forty cents due by account, and that the claim
Is just, and that defendant is anon. resident of
State Of Tennesseei it is therefore ordered,
that tho said defendant make his personal
appearance before me on the 9Th dly Of June.
ISIo, at go'clock. am, at my office, No. 294
Front street, in the city of Memphis.
Tennessee, and defend said attachment
suit within the time prescribed BY law.
or the same will be proceeded with ex partei
and that a cory Of this order be pulished once
Memphis Public Ledger.
This I'd day Of May, 1876.
A-59-65-1O j. NJ. COLEMAN, Up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

In the practice Of turning card corners
the upper left hand corner denotes
"visite, and is used for an ordinary call
the upper right hand corner turned down
means "felicitation," and is for a visit OF
congratulations; the lower left hand
corner, congo represents a farewell!
call, and the lower right corner, condo
%lence," expresses a desire to sympathiz .
With bereavement. The rule most gen.
orally understood Is the turuing Of one
end Of the card, which denotes a wish 10
see the ladies Of the family.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscrstion Of youth. nervous weakness
early decay. loss Of manhood. ETC.. l will
IeBd . recipe that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was dIscoy,
cred By . missionary in South America. Send
. self addressed envelope 10 the REv. JOSEPH
7. IEKlE. Station d. Bible House. New York
City. 1-l66-eod4w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
IELEORAPAIC sREYITILs.

J. 7. Graham, United States Consul
at Florence, is dead.
Fourteen prisoners escaped from a
Chicago jail yesterday morning after
throttling q deputy sheriff.
General Howard, Of Whitshall, s. G..
was murdered by negroes on the lsth Of
April for the purpose Of robbery.
The Messenger de Paris states that
before the end Of May the Emperor Of
Russia will take the opportunity Of 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
The silver Mines OF mexico

The mines of Mexico are scat
tered unevenly over the entire ex-
tent of its mountain ranges. They
are nearly all noted for their vast
extent and poor quality of ores.
They average all the way to $4,000
per ton, but of this there is but the
smallest possible purity. Take the
specimens found in Wall street
offices having mines to sell, the ay-
erage ores producing from thirty to
sixty dollars. Most of the mines
are found from five to seven thou
sand feet above the sea, in a delight
full temperature, and usually near
productive valleys. They are found
in veins sometimes one hundred and
fifty feet in breadth and many miles
in length. Their depth is unknown,
and we're formerly worked until,
with their rude systems Of lifting
up the ores or getting rid of water,
they could no longer be made prof
liable. There are five hundred
reals, or places where mines are
numerous, in Mexico, and not less
than three thousand veins. But a
small proportion Of those are work.
ed now, or have been at any one
time. The names of the richest
only are known in our own country,
such as the Valenciana, Guiana
xanta, Real del Monte, Pachuca and
a few others. Some Of these have
yielded as much as Sc, 200, 900 a
year for many consecutive wears.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley, rising barometer,
northerly winds and colder, cloudy or
rainy, followed tonight BY clearing
weather.
The TenreSsee river, and Ohio at Pitts.
burg, will continue rising.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

THE Dallas (Texas) Commercial
has at the head of its columns:
"For President, Thomas A. Hen
bricks, of Indiana; subject to the
decision of the Democratic Ma
tional Contention. For United
States Senator, Richard Coke"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

CAIRO, May 2.-Arrived-J. Il. Bigley
d. Louis, . pm; Bee, New Orleans, ;
am John B. Maude, V~icksburg, 7. De
partsd-Bse, St. Louis, 4 am; John B.
hauds, St. Louis, ?. Weather cloudy
and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
IntercessIon OF McKee,s Friends.

4CAOO8 ENACnObs
ST.. LOUIS, May 1.-The Republican,
Jefferson City special says that the
friends of ". Mckee visited General
Mcdonald and Colonel Joyce in the pen
iteutiary yesterday with q view Of pre-
curing from them sfidavits to the eject
that Fitzroy's testimony that Joyce had
paid Mckee four hundred and eighty
dollars of the ring money at the Super.
Visor's Office was false. Joyce stated
to these gentlemen that Fitzroy's testi-
mony was a willful lie, and Mcdonald
said that FitzrOy was never in his INC
Douald's) Office When Mckee was there,
but neither Of them would make a sworn
statement on the ground that they were
being very closely watched and that self
preservation was the FIRST law of nature.
Other parties left here last night for JEFF.
ferson City in the interest OF Mr.. Mckee,
aud another effort will be made to pro.
cure q statement from Mcdonald and
joyce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

New YoRK, May 2-Joe Goss, cham.
pion puGilist of England, has challenged
Tom Allen to 6ght for the championship
Of the world and $1,000 or more a side.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

Keys man Ames is giving some
blood-curdling testimony before the
Senatorial committee at Washing
ton relative to the reign of terror
that induced him to resign. Ames
would like to go back, if sustained
by Federal troops, and Mr.. Key, ac-
cording to the logic of his speech
and vote, would be bound to sustain
such a move, not because it would
be right, Of course, but to concili-
ate Morton, fatter Boutwell,, pam
der to an imaginary sentiment Of
the country and to keep up a con-
sistent record.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
PROPOSALS.
Young Hebrews Picnic.

SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE FOL.
- lowing privileges at the Young Hebrews
Picnic, May 10th. at James Park, will be re-
ceiyed until May 9th. to-wit: One Restau-
rant. n Ice Cream and Soda Water Stand,
one Bar, one Cigar Stand and one Shooting
Gallery, By the Committee.
II. NORRIS. Chairman,
63-H 408 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
TAXES.
Notice to Merchants.

OFFICE OF City TAX COLLECTOR,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 20, 1876.
JUDGE EMM0NS HAVING REFUSED
y the application of the Merchants for a stny
Of the collection Of the tax levied upon their
capital to pay the judgment Of 7. K. Brown,
all parties owing this tax are requested to come
forward Immediately and pay the same, and
save additional expense.
FRED. G. SCHAPER,
63-55 City Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
For Arkansas Rive
MEETIKC.
STOCKS,


Gina INVESTED HAS OF HAA
QAVV PAID APR0FIT OF GIs(VV
during the past few months, under our i'm
proved system Of operating in Stocks, Risks
reduced to nominal sums and profits in
creased. Books containing full information
sent on application
TUMBRIDGE Il CO., Bankers and Brokers:
eod:d&w-Il-xxiy.ll 2WALL ST.. NEW YORK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02

The subscription price Of the PUBLIC
LEDGER is So per nAu for the Daily
and 50 per annum for the Wsskly-PoHt-
age free,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-02
LIFE ~PREsER'TER,
ABSOLUTE SAFETY
AT SEA.
SAVING SUIT
FOR OCEAN TRAVEL.

TNHE CONTINUOUS DISASTERS ATsEA.
and the almost countless lives that have
neen lost urge the introduction of more effecS
I'VE appliances for saving life than have vet
great puollc demand, the American L;fo
saving suit Company now present a
National Republican., 1876-12-08
H,HOMAs DOwLING, Aactioneer.

sIRABLE ThREE-sToRY BRICK DIV LIZ
FOUR iST h0S fHSp1I- hsI -HhLF F STREET N6RTa-
WEST, NEAR TIE CITY HALL.
- BY yirtne Of deed OF trust to the under
II 1875, and duly recorded In Iiber No SOL folio
- S57, ct Seq, one of the land records for Wash
request of the party secured thereby, the under
On sf Se "a DAY OF
described real estate and premises, situated in the
city of Washington. in said District, to wit: Lot
Raadred and thirty q tssS tcgeiheF with the
his iot Fronts a feet 2l inches on Four-sud-a-
half street northwest. in the pmed Vicinity of
the City Hail. and isimproEed by two subst antiat
brick buildings, now occupied as law offices. The
feet will be first sold, and I'm nediatey thereafter
the north building, No. S23 having mont OF about
The property will be sold in two separate lots,
each house separately. 1t fers an excellent op-
portnnity for good i1yestmeni. .,o -,,,,..
money In cash, and the bslsnce IN equal INSTALL
ments In twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months,
on the day sale, bearing interest at the rate Of
eight cent. per annum, and secured BY deed OF
trust upon The p5smIsss and pOcSs SseS Of o ne
each house will be required at the time OF sale.
The terms Of sale are 10 be complied with within
serve the right resell the property at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser. upon giving i've
in laid city Of Washington. All conveyancing and
recording are to be At he expense of the purchaser
kRBHSs 4! H. SseEfRE, FFkRALL' {rrus.ees,
THOMAS Do%IiNG, Aactioneer.
hETHE ABOyESALEI Is POSTPONED UN TIL.
MONDAY. December IS, 1876, same hour and place.
by order Of the TrusfeeSTf THOMAS BOWLING.
dec5-TuThSSds Auctioneer.
National Republican., 1876-12-08
RAILROADS.
pALTINORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
DECEMBER 3, 1s7s.
LEAVE EwA9HISGTON. W


500 .m.-BalIimore aud Way Stations.
tons:; Point OF Rocks ana Intermediate Stations.
500 a. m.-New York. PhiEsdelphIa and Boston
Express. Pullman Parlor Cars. Sunday leaves at
300 for Baltimore, Annapolis and Way Stations
s:65a.m.-Point of Rocks. Piedmont, winches.
$50 a. m."Bsitimore m and Way ststions ''
s:35 a. mIChicago, CINCINNATI, st. Louis, Pitts
Frederick, HsgerstOwn and Valley Road. Pariofrs
i2:iSp. m.-Baifimore, Annapolis EllIcott City
and Way Stations. No connections for Eliieott City
1:so p: m.MNew YorI, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Express. Alexandria Junction. On Sunday all
Way STATIONS and to Baltimore re only
sop. n.~PSInt of Rocks and Way Stations.
4:5op p. m.@Fredericf and Point of Rocks, via Me-
sSop. m.-CincinnSti. Louisville, Columbus and
to%n nnR %ihchestss. ExcePt sasnFsy and san-
day. Sleeping Cars to Cincinnati, Louisville and
200 p m.-Baltimore and Way Stations a..
S:SS ?. m-Po.nt Of Rochs a5d Way Stations; k
press. Sleeping Cars TO New York. Stops at Bla-
densburg and Laurel.
caso. Louisville and PItts5arg.'- steepsrs.
s:l5, 500 q m; 12:l5 $50, s2o, s:2s p M daily.
All other trains daily except Sunday.
All trains stop at Relay Station
ley Bfsuch. nor for Tor New ori and fhiiSdephia, at
TO5 dsrths5 iaS,matOS apply st the Baltimore
4s5, 6ol and COS Pennsylvania ayenue, and 6is Ff-
teenth street northwest where orders viii be taken
= THos. r. SHARP, Master Of Transportation.
dec4-tf GEO. b, KOONTZ, General Agent.
National Republican., 1876-12-08
IL Southeast cor. Ninth and ID streets n.

TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
THE, DIsTRf6T OF coEUMBfA, AT AUC-
By vit.ue Of a deed of trust 70 the subscribers,
dated the 2sth day OF March, A; d. ls5S and
bland records OF the District OF Columbis,
and by request OF the party secured there
ON E Se iia OF
Der. 1876, at O'Clock p. M, the following-de-
iumbia, thai Is to ssy: An (but three ts acseS
yeyed to j. ". POOH Of Lot numbered elevea, u1,l
..BaTIey's Purchase'' and part OF ''Fortune En-
larged,f duly recorded in the Surveyors Office OF
aek S
seribed follows: Beginning at the southeast cor
sr Sf S ses y to e S6a orse
Lot numbered 10 Of same subdlvlsion, thence north
5so east ~ e. lo gerehss TO the Ridge road thence
tanees: North 2io west L perches; north 16o west
10 perShes; north 20 west 4 perenesi north $40
thence, leaving laid road, north $50 east "a 4il0o
perch.s to scaggs' land and northwest corner of
12loO perches along scaggs' line to the beginning
contafninG ~ of land. less, with the
sse G S e supd
vision. and binding along its west line out the
with ali the improvements, ways, easements,
rights, and privileges to the same belonging or IN
Terms q sale: s. SO, with 10 per cent. interest
from March Is 1876. and penses of sale tnd taxes
lp cssh; lne paahee Al t~efSS anu tMenLssLour t
ing interest from the date OF sale and secured by
dc. OF trust upon the property solo, shall be taken
the time of sale, and all conveyancing and record.
ing shall be at the expense OF the purenaser. II
from day Of sale the Tr1siees reserve the right 10
resell at the risk and cost of the defsulTing DUR
ehaSer aitcr i've days, notice in some newspaper
kEs5sMfG kEsJSShS g. sIEPAAkJk IEE3AEkJoY, Trustees.
de5-TuThS6ds