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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-06-14

TpUr CuR,srlAN FEELING.-The Phlladel-
phia Mercury, says
We understand that numerous members OF
the Society of Friends have come forward, and
in The most liberal manner, offered the use Of
their houses to the Catholic clergey who have
been driven from the vicinity OF their church
es. Several of them have at the present Tina
whole families sheltered under their roofs,
whose properties were destroyed by the mob
in Kensington. They have also signihed their
wish that they should be allowed to contribute
towards building a new and larger church for
The use of St. Augus,ine's congregation on an
other site, and let the present ruins stand as
monument Of religious persecution in the nine.
,een,h century. The members Of several of
the E,iscopal churches have acted in the same
nraisewor,hv manner as the Friends.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-06-14

FRAup IN FEATHERS Formerly, feathers
made quite an item with dealers in country
produce. But the regular business is now de-
stroyed, and purchasers in this quarter are IL
able to gross imposition, unless this system
of adulteration is broken up.
The business is now almost entirely in the
hands of hucksters, who drive about the coun-
try and buy up from farmers and country mer-
Grants all the good feathers to be had, al an
advance of two or three cents per pound above
the Cincinnati price. Aquantl'y OF old feath-
erbeads, that have been used twenty years, or
more are then purchased at live or SIX Genus
per pound, and the old and new mixed togath-
er. A further adulteration then takes place,
by the liberal infusion Of salt, corn meal, plas'
ter of Paris, &c., to the amount. apparently
of 20 per cent, as can be easily tested by sha.
king a handful Of feathers, which Will afford
,himbe full of salt, &c. In damp weather.
this mass Of feathers, salt, plaster OF Paris,
&C.. absorbs moisture from the atmosphere,
and is rendered almost better than nothing al
all. Besides, when one buys new feathers ne
prefers, on the score of health. to have cream
article, and not villanous mixture of trn'nP'
cry, some of which have been slept on, by ne
knows not whom, for quarter ot>a century
Emigran,s to the upper Mississippi, who
generally purchase their feather beds here, are
liable to be imposed upon daily. as we'll as
thousands of others who are not good judges
Of the article. Upholsterers tell us that 1t is
difficult to get supply of good feathers from
the farmers wagons. the whole business BE-
ing monopolized by hucksters.-C'n. Atlas
Locusrs.-Swarm of these animals, Of
the most yoracious and devastating char
acter have visited this county within the
last few months. They have appeared
in variety of deceptive shapes, such as
i,inerant theatres, comic song-singers, sec
| ond Samsons, educated and uneducated
swine. More arrant or complete nu'sances
| never infested or debased community
Like their prototype, they seem sole
ly designed for Singing and eating Then
performances are choicely calculated &c
accomplish the former and their slight o.
hand the latter.-Grant Co. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
From The Baltimore Patriot..
THE WING LADIES'

A Loco Foco paper published in Day.
ton. Ohio, called the Western Empire,
comments upon an article which appear.
ed in the Ohio State Journal, announcing
that large numbers Of ladies' attend the
Clay Club meetings held in The Atlantic
cities, and says
"1he women of New York, Phladel-
phis, and Baltimore may engage in de.
baucheres and drunkenness--they may
may sing songs and swell the chorus in
praise Of Henry Clay, &c. &C.. but the
purity and virtues Of Ohio's fair daughters
will never receive such stain"
We venture to ass rt--no, there is no
risk in the assertion, we proclaim il bold.
w and emphaticaIly--ihsi if The editor
who penncd the above Islander on the fair
Wing daughters Of The cities alluded to,
be he married, widower or bachelor,
were to mike the humblest apology, and
then try TO cult yate their acquaintance,
they would spun him as they would
raitesnake. Il is even doubtful whether
the conversion OF such man TO the Wing
cause would secure their respect A young
gallant Baltimorean, resident OF the West
nobly repeals the base charge. In writ
ing to the Ohio State Journal, he says
"Permit me the use Of your coums to
repel with indignation the unqualified
charge Of debauchery and drunkenness
made against the fair daughters % my
native city. | would tell that editor,
whose impotence in making such charge
is the dearest evident that his associations.
have been Of the vulgar cast, that the
meanest daughter ofthe Monumental city,
would spurn him from her presence asa
thing too poisonous to breathe the atmos-
phe-e "made vocal by the songs of the
fairest of the fair"
The noble daughters Of Baltimore, are
alike esteemed for their virtue, beauty
and intelligence, with the brightest jewels
ofunsuIlied party exalted intellectual en-.
dowments and disinteresed benevolence.
Note it, daughters Of Ohio. this charge
is designed TO wound your feelings by
sIandering your sisters and relatives resi-.
dent in those cities"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

AMERICAN MANuracruREs. "A hand
some fre-board scene, representing the
house IN which Nh. CLAY was born, IN
tho .Sleshes Of Hanover" has been man.
nlactured BY M, ssrs. Howell q Brothers.
II is but recently tina, articles Of this sort
have been made in this country, AMI the
specimen before us is as good as most ar
tIcles Of the kinG imported for the same
price. Messrs. Howell have but recently
commenced business, and we are sure
their enterprise will not be satisfied with
this effort.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
MASONIC.

The Anniversary of the birth of General WASH
ing ION was dedicated by Tonoloway Lodge, at Han.
cock, Mar, land, to a Masonic Festival. The day
was calm, mild, and bright, Gnd at the appointed
hour large number Of the . Brethren Of the mys-
Tic tie" had assembled at the Lodge room A
procession formed, and after marching through
the town proceeded by an excellent band OF music
led by our townsman, Capt. j. II. Blondell, enter
ed the Methodist Church. where, nfter prayer be
the Rev. Ms. Reese. an able and instructive dis
course was delivered by Bro. CHARLES II. Orr.
The festivities of the occasion were continued
by Masonic supper held in the evening at The
house of Bro. Bean. The festive hall was graced
by the sisterhood viz: the mothers, wives, sisters
and daughte Of mssons, and was very hand
someIy adorned with Masonic emblems and devil
ces with tho Gags borne in The procession and win
the Portraits Of Washington, La Fayette and other
distinguished Masons.
Thirteen regular toasts and number Of spirited
volunteers were drunk in pure cold pdter, which
in Difference to the spsi, Of the age was the only
liquid beverage provided for the occasion. The
supper did great credi, TO the host, and the CONS
pany did grea, justice The supper, the brethren,
for lack of the genial juices of the Crane, drink ing
in the more genial and more welcome smiles OF the
fair sisters who were ranged opposite to them, At
a seasonable hour the whole company sang IN
grand chorus, the ancient spirit stirring ballad
Burns Adieu" which closed the well ordered fes'
tivlties Of the day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
Forthe Ga=ette.
THE CELEBRATE ON OF THE 22D IN
MARTINSBURG,

FOrthe GdSehe.
THE CELEBRATION OF THE 22D IN
MARTINSBURG.
The Bilrh. Day Anniversary of the il
lusrous Washington was celebrated IN
this place, on Thursday last, with great
spirit aud enthusiasm by the friends Of
Temperance in Berkeley County. The
day was beautiful, the wealth mild and
/ bamy, and The sun shining forth in al his
splendor. Early in the day the town seem
ed 10 be in motion, aud every where
among men, women, and children, were
10 be seen smiling and joyful fac $, and
hearts full Of glad and glorious nnticpa-
ton. The little ooys and girls, with their
rosy checks and "Sunday's best" on,
seemed 10 be restless for the hour to come
when they could march under their ban.
ner, amid tho beating Of drums and the
blasts Of the bugIe, to lay their youthful
determinations and VOWS upon the altar
/ Of their country and Of total abstinence.
Indeed, our citizens generally, whether
members Of temperance societies or not,
manifested very respectful interest inlhe
proceedings of the day, as business OF
every description in our town was sus
pended, and our work shops and stores
closed.
Between and O'Clock in the morn.
ing, Capt. Sheriz with his excellent baud
of music from Shepherdstuwn, arrive in
town in their unique wagon, drawn by
four horses. playing, as they passed thro'
our streets, one Of their most beautiful
and soul Surfing airs. They drove up t.
the United States Hotel where they were
met and weIcom by Maj. SommervlIe,
the Chief Marshall Of the day.
About IL o'clock it was announced
that our friends from HedgcsviIe, accom-
panied by members of the Back Creek,
Little Georgetown, and Falling Waters
Societies, were approaching town. The
talented "Shepherdstown Band" accom-.
panied by the chief marshall and his as
sistauts, Mtssrs. Schoppert and Offender
Ter, proceeded up Queen street to Capt.
Boak's hot,l, where the Procession was
received. Tie spectacle presented by
the long line OF our HedgesvIlle friends
was one of very imposing character. Ia
the distance, the wagons The Banners, the
hoi semen, reminded one of the exciting
contest Of 1910 but as it drew near, and
we beheld among its members the smiling
faces Of scores of ladies, party comparI
sons were forgotten, and we saw IN The
elements Of The Procession that the cause
was our couutry's. Great praise is dut
to Murshals Peter II. Coukus and George
Tabb, for the handsome arrangement o
the cavalcade. In the front vas to bf
seen v'ry neat and tasttully gotten Ut
Banner, prepared by the ladies Of III d
gesvllIe-w which we have understood wa.
presented to the Hedgesv,le Temperance
Society, on the morning Of the 22j, by
Mss MoUNTz, Of their village, in very
handsome address, and WIS received by
the President of the Society, MIR. Jon'
w. HEDGES, in an appropriate response
Ga one SIDE If this Banner, was beau
:fu wreath, and the inscription, "Sobrie
~ brings Comfort" and on the revers'
side, "HedgesriHe r. A. Socteiy-l5'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

A duel was fought this morning, about
nine o'clock, in Virginia, near the Chain
Bridge. The principals were Mr.. Julian
Nav and Mr.. Joseph Cochran Of this city.
The weapons were rifles, and the distance
thirty paces. Al tue first FIRE, Mr. Cock-
ran fell mortaIly wounded, the ball Of his
antagonist having entered his brain just
above the right eye. The unfortunate
victim OF a silly and barbarous code, was
still breathing at sunset, though his death
was momentarlly expected. We have
had various and contradictory accounts OF
the cause of the quarrel, the publicotlpn
OF which would be both unnecessary and
improper. Washington Spceiator, Eeb-
rHary l6.
ICochran has since died.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

Ara meeting ofthe Executive Commiitee Of the
Berkeley Clay Clvb on Tuesday. the 81 III day Of
February 1874. The following Resolution was unsn-
imously adopted and ordered TO be inserted 10 the
Martinsburg Gazette:
ReSolUed, That the Wings of Berkeley be re-
quested TO meet in Mass at the Club House ~
Marinsburg, on Monday, the llih Of March
tCoau-Dayl at - o'cock, NJ, for the purpose o,
nominating Candidates for he Legislature Or !, y
deemed more expedient by the meeting, 70 Ffos'@o
for holding Convention of Delegates from 'he i'e7
eiuets for the selection Of Candidates
Feb. 90 1874.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

character Of our principles SO emphe'ieslly de-
rand of rs lie, there be no division Of sentiment
--no luke-warnness--no dissatisfaction OF ground
lsr complaint 10 our ranks. Every Wing Voter 10
Tie Couu,y now has the opportunity OF exhibiting
b,s wishes and preferences in tho selection Of
C,nfEda,e Let him come forward. Let hts voice
H. now heard. so That every man the great day
IL action raay contend with each other 10 the noble
.,,p,g,s Of who shall sustain with The g,eatest ar
Jour wate PRIScIPLks and NHte MES.
A Member Of the Executive Consmilaee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
| Com mHatcGttd.
Communicated
TO THE WING VOTERS OF The COUN'
nv or BERKFIEY

TY OF BERKELEY.
You will see by notice 10 this mornings paper
that call has been made upon sou to convene in
Mass MEErlSa at the Clay Club House. on the
FIRST day of our approaching March Court The
hour for meeting has been fixed at 10 o'clock, as
most convenient for the attendance Of the country
members The call has been addressed 70 each
and every Wing in the County, and il is hoped that
none who can snare that day to the affairs of our
County, and 10 the cause Of bis Country. will be
absent,
The principal object of the meeting, as you will
perceive from the notice. will be to submit to you
in person. the decision Of the question, whether
vou--the People-will select for yourselves, in the
meeting at the March Court, Candidates for the
approaching Spring elections OF, whether you will
transfer that duty to delegates be appointed at
precinct meetings. Each of these plans of nousi-
nation ha. its respective advocates IL is for you
TO decide between them.
1t is not my purpose at this time to say one word
in favor Of, or against either system. | am oonenl
with any mode that will give the fsrest expression
to the Popular viii. and produce the greatest sat
siaction in the public mind. But as the leading
object Of The Executive Committee in calling this
meeting at the March Court, ia to elicit fully and
fairly the sentiments Of every voter in the County
in the selection Of the men uho shall be Candidates
TO represent them in the nest House of Delegates
and also to have their views to the mode in
which that selection shallbe made it is hoped and
confidently expected that shall have full at
Let Us, in our approaching Spring Elections,
throughout the Commonwealth, present that uni
aud hacmopy-thst gabsoken iront-that vigor-
Gus and determined energy Of action which the
brilliant prospects Of our Party, and the ssofe /
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
Fridau Feb'N 9:


Tho convention was opened with pray
or By the Rev. +, l.. Mogoon of the Bap-
list Church.
A number Of the Ladies IGNORED the
convent on with their presence.
GA motion f r. II. Tolcr Of Lynch
euTg, II was
Resoired, That Wing State conven.
on I've h Ia in the town of Charotisville,
oa the I'd Monday in September next;
an that tae wings Of all the counn s,
cities, towns ADD boroughs in the com
maaw eal;s be AMI they are hereby ear
ne ,stly requested 10 send delegations 10
the SAID conyeution.
Also, Resolrea, That a committee OF
FIVE be appointed to reply, If it shall be
deemed necessary, to the address OF the
democratic" convention, which recent
10 assembled 10 this city, and which has
no, vet been published.
NJ. Taylor of Norfolk Borough, from
the electoral committee, reported the full
lowing resolutions, Which were severely
adopted:
Resoiycd, That the electors be EN-.
powered 10 appoint such gentlemen as
lhey may choose in their respective dis
tricts, and at such times and IN such
modes as they may think best to aid them
N ,he canyass,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
MORGAN.

The Wings of Morgan County held a public
meeting on Monday LAST, 10 organise for the Spring
Election. We were not furnished with formal
copy Of the proceedings. Committee was APP
pointed of persons from each precinct in the Coun-
", to confer in the selection Of Candidate for the
House Of Delegates who, after deliberstop, pre-
sented to the meeting the name of JOHN OFER
RAIL-, ESQ. the late Delegate. The nomination
was received with great satisfaction, and confirmed
by unanimous reclamation. We were rejoiced TO
see spirit of harmony and enthusiasm nervadlns
the Wings of the County. They are determined
that Mr.. oFerrall shall in this election be backed
by such majority will place his claim to a seat
in the next Legislature beyond the chances OF a
contest.
Upon the adjournment of the meeting, the Clay
Club of the County held a session, and upon their
invitation, we delivered an address in defence Of
Wing principles and measures.
The Wings of Morgan have gone to work in the
right way, ard they Intend give aa earnest IN the
Spring election of what they mean to do in the
Fall.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

Two men calling themselves by tho
name of Lanham, and hailing from Wes-
tern Virginia, were arrested in this place
on Monday last, upoc the charge OF pass
ing spurious coin. We understand that
upon their examination, several spurious
dollars and quarter eagles, as well as ma
terias for manufacturing those coin, were
found upon them. They were committed
for trial.- Winchester Republican, FeJru--
dru 23d.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
SUMMATION oF PRINCIpLEs.

sound National Carresey, regulated BY the will
and authority Of the Nation.
Az Adequate ReveRae, with fair Protection to
American Industry
Just restraints on the Executive power, embracing
further restriction the exercise OF tho Nrio
faithful administration Of the public domain, with
an equitable dtstributioA OF The proceeds OF the
sales OF il among ali the States.
An homes, aud economical administration Of the
General Government. leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought and Of the right OF SUIT
fringe: but with suitable restrainsts against im
pfoper interference in elections.
An amendment to the Constitution. limiting the m
cumbent OF the Presidential office 10 Siagfe
Term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

LAST DAY OF THE SESSION.

LAST DAY OF THE SESSION.
The report Of the Committee, adverse
to the formation of new County, to be
composed Of portions of Berkeley and
JefRe rson, was not reached.
The following engrossed bill was pass
ed:
A bill changing the term Of holding the
term ofhodIng the Circuit superior Court
OF Law and Chancery for the County OF
Berkeley. Lost IN the Senate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

THE GAINES Casa decision was
made few days ago in the Supreme
Court Of the United States, on the case in
which Gen. Games and his wife were
plaintiffs, and the executors Of Daniel
Clarke, OF New Orleans defendants. A
Washington Correspondent of the New
York Evening Post says that the points
on which the defendants appealed, have
been decided against them. One Of The
points has been decided absolutely, and
the two other points with qualification
that requires the cause 10 90 again before
the Circuit Court, but which will not
probably affect tho result. This decision
makes the General and his lady the lord
and mistress ofan immense property /;
some say fifteen millions Of dollars
Bal. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
1ttrgtuta Tegtsla tnre.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
february 10.
The engrossed bill "aulhorizing the APP
pontment of commissioners to take depo.
sitons aud alhdavus, the acknowledge
ment Of deeds and Instruments in writing
under seal out of the State Of Virginia"
was taken upon motion Of Nj. Pendleton
of Berkeley, and the blanks being filled,
the bill passed. And passed in the Sen
ate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
TEMPERANCE JUBILEE.

The Berkeley Temperance Union celebrated the
Birth day of Washington, in Martinsburg in hand'
some styIe We were unfortunately absent from
town on the occasion, but Though the kindness OF
correspondent are enabled to give detailed
account Of The proceedings See the communca'
lion signed tWashngton."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

The Governor Of Virginia has issued
a proclamation for holding an election for
two Representatives OF Congress, m the
districts lately T. presented by Messfs.
Gllmcr and Wise, on the 4th Thursday Of
April, the day Of the State elections.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
DIED,

Suddenly, at the residence Of her son ia this
County, the 22d inst, Mrs, SARAH TURNER
reiet Of John Turner, aged 81 wears
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
.u.ERRxED.

On Thursday, the 18th inst, by he Rev. Tho',
II. W Munroe, Mr.. THEODORE Eek TO Miss ST.
sASEAH GRUBn. both Of this County,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
Religious.

A meeting Of the Vestry of Norborne Perish is
requested at the Episcopal Churchin Mariinsbnrg,
on Saturday ne1t, at 10 o'clock, M.
The attendance OF every member of the Vestry
is desired as there is business Of Importance re-
quiring their attention. Feb. %.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

The adjourned QuarterIy Meeting for Berkeley
will be held 10 the Me,hodist Ep scopal Church in
Mariinsburg. commencing on S0tardoy. the oh Of
March. at ! ! O'clock, A. NJ. A sermon in behalf
OF NISSAN viii be preached on the following Sab
bath and collection raised TO aid that cause.
Feb 20.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

ywyIIE Cub House will be raised on Thursday
4 next. the 29th inst. and the Commit ee ia'i
the wings Of Berkeley County and ell Others friend
Nv "a the cause, to be present on The occasion
February %, l8ii.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29

Charles Dorman, RockbIidge,
Joseph Damron. Allegheny,
W b Tsrrill, Bath,
Gen. James Boggs, Pendleton,
Fourteenth District.
wv G Watson, vv.ah:nan
Connally F Tngg,
Dale Carter, Russell.
Henry Thompson, lSnv,b
J w Shcff,y,
John d Sharp, Lee,
CT Cfockeli, Wythe,
NJ Carter, Carroll,
II Klgore. Scott,
Ezra NuckoIls, Grays1n,
Fifteenth District.
S %m I P, sy"e' sctesntrisr,
s Bsoj: i ni s%.''' Kana~h'.
VIM. Il French, Mercer,
OH Caperlon, Giles,
F {@s9 E y. More, csb'n.
Anthony LAWSON, Logan,
VIM. Wltten,
Ed. Baylor, Tazeweli-
James S Vale,
Sixteenth District.
Lewis Maxwell, Lewis,
Gideon ID Camden, Harrison,
Philip G Van Wrinkle, Wood,
David Soft, Randolph,
4 M.oou
Serenteenh District
Z C Wilson, Monongalia,
Gustavus Cresap, Preston,
Daniel NJ Edglngton, Ohio,
John c Campbell, Brooke,
John Parriott, Marshall,
S Seymour, Marion,
Samuel Elliott, Barbour,
The Convention took a recess TIL 5
O'Clock, at which hour il re-assembled
and was addressed by Richard Cooke Of
Fluvanna, r. +. Daniel of Richmond city
and John Janney of Loudoun.
On motion Of Mr.. GalIaher, it was
Resoiced, That Ibis Convention APP
proves of the Baltimore Convention of
Ratification, TO be held IN May next; ana
that it be recommended to such counties
as may not yet have done so, to appoint
delegates to the said Convention
On motions, severally made, the thanks
of the Convention were rendered to the
officers of the Convention for the prompt
and faithful manner in VIII ch they had
Their several duties-to the
Rev'd Clergy for their kindness in offici.
atng at It's meetings. and TO the several
Speakers by whom il had been address d.
And motion to adjourn sine die, be.
ing offered by Mr.. Conrad, was agreed to.
Whereupon the President delivered a
Valedictory Address, closing about half
past IL o'clock, by pronouncing that the
Convention stood adjourned, acithout dag.
BENZ. WATKINS LEIGH. PreS..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-29
rally wnlesl R.LLrl RALLr!!

ComE OUT Ceoss, AND Don't YE DAILY!
The Clubhouse goes mp to-day. Come iof'h
to the raising We want strong hands and willing
hearts,