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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Virginia Election.

By the Republican Of Monday mn,
ing we have accounts of the Va, Eli,
ton Of the 25lh ult. The result, a. !.
as heard from is most cheering to d.
Wings. Below will be found ! -
nopsis Of some Of the returns.
Je6srson COunty--For SeD,,,.
Gallagher. w.. GIL; Bruce, l.. sas
Wing maj. l66. Las, year, 81 IT," s
ner and Towner, w. delegates BY 20 !,
majority. "
Richmond City--No opposition :.
the tWhigs. For Senators, S, Stan !"
395, Brooke 3l9.
Observation-Disclosures, W., bels,.,
to be re elected.
Petersburg--W., maj. for deleg,,.
l64. Wing gain.
Dinwiddie--Repor' says Loco,
have the county.
Matthews and Middle,er-wN,
delegate elected. Wing gain.
NoJo7k--The Wings have carr.l
this county-a gain Of two delepas,
Kdnawha--64l w. 36OL..
CabeH and Wayne-74 maj. Y.
gain.
Mason and Jackson-665 W.. III
l..
Fayene and Nicholas---ll9 "
maj.
Greenbrier--34O w. no op.
Brooks--325 l.. no op.
NarshaH--464 w. wv. gain III
L.
| food and Ritchie--lOO W. IN
gain.
Frederick-lO2 L. maj. "a L. gan
Berkiy Two w. del.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

What pleasing incident is related by
Xenophon in one O. his works Cyrus,
King of Persia, conqucrs his enemies and
takes their king and his family prisoners
A council is shortly after held and the ran
som Of the royal cuptives is agreed upon =
During the conversation, Cyrus addresses
himself to one of the Kings sons, thus;-
lind you, Tigranes, at what price would
you redeem the liberty OF your wife?" 'At
the price Of thousand lives if had them, y
was the reply. They regained their liberty
and as they were returning to their homes
all were talking Of the wisdom of Cyrus,
the majesty OF his mein, tine sweetness Of
his temper, the beauty of his person, &c.
land you," says Tigranes to his bride,
"what did you think of Cyrus aspect and
department." ~ did not observe him.
Upon what object then did you fix your
eyes?" Upon him that said he would
give thousand lives as the ransom OF my
liberty" "What wonderful simplicity
and Gelicacy Of thought are there in this an
swer Of Tigranes' wife, who has no eyes but
for her husband"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
FOREIGN Helms.

Samuel J. Melcalf, Of Kentucky, has
written work upon 'caloric.' which is
the whole talk of the scientific circles
Of Europe.
The Queen presented to Tom Thumb
a mother Of pearl souvenir, elegantly
set in gold, and mounted with preciou.
stones.
The construction Of railroads upor
the atmospheric principle was tried il
Dublin, blu. failed.
A machine called the Revertor, ha:
been invented, by which person ir
bed in the remotest corner of the house
can unlock and lock the principal, OF
any door without getting from between
the sheets.
Prince Oscar, who ascends the
throne Of Sweden, vacated by the dealt
Of his father Bernadoite, is only ls
years of age.
The longest canal communication In
the world. extends from 81 Petersburg
to the frontiers of China, over a space
of 4.472 miles. twas commenced BY
Peter the Great.
Workmen are now being employed
in laying down an Indian rubber pave
ment on the Court yard at the British
Admiralty. London.
Several ancient surgical instrument,
have lately been dug up a, Pompeii
which bear strong resemblance /,
those used for lilholioney a, the presen
day. M
Sir Henry Halford is deceased. Fl,
was physician to four of the English
sovereigns.
The Duke of Wellington has receiv
ed 1851, Of the public money
calculating the interest on Parliamenta
ry grants of 78O,OoOi, besides prize
money in Spain and France, estimated
at ! 800, o0nl more;
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
"Oh no: We'll never mention him,

AA'S name Is never heard.
Alas! poor Matty, thou art forsaken at
last! Thou ar, used up man Vide last
Gazette. Not word Of the great champi.
on Of democracy, who rides upon the shout
ders Of the Hero Of New Orleans No.
NUNS the word. Wonder what's in the
wind! Not available /? Eli Or did that
Washington letter change the notes Of the
organ here 7 So we say,
"You can't 60 the caper, Martin, no
how"
Toll you what, Loco., we admit there is
not much poetry in some Of our songs, bu,
there is no use of sneering at them, for
they will be sung, laugh and ridicule as
much az you please. Some writer. sneak.
ing OF the great influence produced bv
music. has said, "Give me the mas;no al
the ballads of nation. and don't care
who makes its laws" II songs and music
have such an effect, why should not VIII,
patriotic songs exert an overwhelming in
Auence! They have in days past. In
1910 they did. and in 1914, they will again
And why7 The right sentiments, and tn.
right principles are embodied in them.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Important Warfare.

A great paper contest is taking place be-
tween Bennett Of the N. Y. Herald and
Stcrry Wykoff, of N. Y, who was the ma
jor domo Of Fanny Ellsler, when she was
performing in the u. S. Mr. w. accuses Mr.
B. Of receiving numerous and costly brides
from Fanny as rewards for the support CT
the Herald. Bennett says Wykoff's whole
statement is tissue Of falsehoods from be-
ginning to end" We have not formed our
opinion of the matter, nor which Of the two
bclligercnts is in the right, but it is quite
probable neither Of them is any better than
he should be.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Domestic Hens.

The decease of another member oil
Congress, Hon Mr. BossIER of La,
took place at Washington on the 24sh
ult.
M' PAcKENHAM, British minister 10
the U. s.. has been presented by the
merchants OF Mexico. in which city
he once represented England, with :
splendid service of plate, weighing
about 1000 ounces and costing abou
$4,000.
The Locofocos have had conven
ton at Rock Island Jos. P. Hoot
was again nominated for Congress.
Com CHARLES STEWART, and Gov
DoDGE Of Wisconsin, are spoken Of as
candidates for the Offices of Presiden
and Vice President.
A Philadelphia post office clerk
named VIM. HENDERSON. was lately
committed to prison, charged will
opening letters and pilfering their con
tents.
The celebrated mail contractor
STOCKTON, of Pa, is dead.
FREEMAN, once p. NJ. at Carrolton,
Mo-, who robbed the Mail, was arrest
ed but escaped, has been apprehended
in Canada by Mr. Brown, agent of the
P.O. Department.
The S. B. Lynx, packe. between
Galena and St Peters. is aground one
mile from the channel Of the Missis.
sippi, on Wapasha Prairie, l6O miles
above Prairie du Chen, and the water
falling.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Tcxas Treaty.

The following, j. is said. are the
principal provisions Of the Treaty;
1t provides for no assumption Of the
debts Of Texas, beyond the amount o.
the proceeds of the sales Of her lands,
which are to be transferred 10 the U.
States.
The Annexation is TO take place in
the first instance simply as Territory
of the United States, and not as q
State.
The subject of slavery to be decided
upon hereafter, when she asks permits.
sion to enter the Union as a State, and
i, is to be ratified within thirty days,
else no. binding on either party there
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
CONGRESSIONAL,

Another disgraceful scene occurred
in the House on the 23d ult., between
Mr. White Of Kentucky, and Nh Rath-
burn of New York. MIR w. "stlgma-
tized the exlrac. from Mr. Clay's
speech, in 1920, with respect 10
Uhite slaves, as lie" Mr. X. there
upon. wished to know if he (Mr W.
charged him with falsehood. Mr. W.
said he did. Blows were the conse
quence. A Mr. Moore took an active
part in the fracas and discharged a pis-
tol. the ball from which, wounded one
Of the police. The disturbance was
wound up by mutual explanations.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

For the HGtrk.EH
Washington Lodge, No. 1. 1 0 oioi'
This institution was ORGANIZED y.
opened in this city on the 4lh Of Az
last, and already numbers several na
chants and other respectable meIns'
of this community. 1t Is Inc W
Lodge Of the order ever ESTABLISH
in this Territory and bids fair to o.
prosperous and useful institution
am aware that many persons OPP
Societies Of this kind principally \
the ground that they are secret 4
exclusive. 1t is true they have Y
tain signs and tokens known onF
Odd Fellows" by which they ca.
certain whether a man is or .
what he processes TO be, and il nap
no, what these signs are, if they ~
more than taking off the hat viii !
lief, hand instead Of the right ihss
swer every purpose, provided they
only known TO Odd Fellows. ln's
only use is to prevent deception
imposition and the only reason !.
they are not made known is, u
were. they would cease 10 be O
utility to the Order or any olne'
sons, and would serve no bel'e1
pose than the private marks .
merchant. if every one knew 'n'
by which TO interpret them. -
The object of this institution ~ =,
ly benevolent. Political rancO.
narrow. minded, dark -browed, fsE N
bigo,ry, scowl not in the Oda :.
Hall; but HoPE, FAITH, Ch'
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE and TauIh,I M
sainled angels cluster around y yol 4
Fir
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
The Hawkeve suggests that it is

The Hawkeye suggests that II is
unsportsmanlke to fire at game when
!, is on, of sight. Perhaps It's; but is
il no, equally so to fire and ratn!-
The Par,hian who shoots his poisoned
arrows and retreats has but little right
10 complain OF not being "tired at when
in sight" Ii is we who have the right
to complain, but we do no''-GoSeffe'
We presume most of our readers are
ccgnizant of the late contest between
the Gazette and the Hawkeye, con-
corning Clay and Van Buren,. The
challenge was thrown out by the for
mer, and we accepted it, aud we leave
it to our readers, loco focos as well as
wings, to say if we have not in every
respect acted an honorable part, sustain.
ed our position, pushed the Gazette to
the wall and pinned him there so fast
tina. he seems to have not yet recover
ed from the shock. And now that the
writer Of our articles has lefl the city,
the Gazette says sat the proper time,
he will defend his position. And in
reply to an article in regard to this
"proper time in our last weeks pa
per, the Gazette of Saturday has the
article at the head Of this. Strange
conduct, but it shows wha, desperate
man will do.-"Flre and run:" If
the shot had not done its work of exc
culion, out neighbor might talk of firing
and running. Blu, we fired and killed.
and then il was time to leave. "W e
have the right to complain but do not, !"
says the Gazette. No, indeed. we
don, think you would. A man who
has been completely foored and shat
tered in his ,imbers, is not apt TO COM
plain when his antagonist leaves him
and gives him respite. Why, it is a
stlucky thing for the Gazette and
the party, that the writer has left town.
That paper, though, endeavors TO gull
its readers, by making them believe i
has been "playing the possum' during
the contest, and that the proper time to
defend Mr. Van Buren,, has not arrived.
This is specimen of loco foco can
dour.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
The Clay Club Meeting.

snow, by St Paul, the work goes brave
ly on"
The meeting Of the Clay Club, on Thurs
day evening of last week, was attended oy
q large number Of our citizens. The room
was crowded. The laborer and the law
yer, the mechanic and the merchant come
forth to listen TO the talk about "HARRY OF
THE WEST" The meeting was most
enthusiastic one. The right kind OF spirit
was abroad and the right kind Of feeling
prevailed. H. T. HUcINs, Esq. delivered an
eloquent address, which had thrilling
effect upon his auditors. The hearts OF all
responded to his sentiments, and when ne
made ;some happy remark, or aI'uoeu ~
HENRY CLAY, bursts Of applause greeted
him. Patriotic and humorous songs were
sung By Mcssrs DICKINSON, DOWNS, SUTTON,
and others.
The next meeting Of the Club will be
held on Wednesday evening, the 10Th, IN
the upper story Of the long frame build
ing, below Partridge's stone ware house
Speeches and songs will be the order OF the
evening. All are invited to attend. Wings
and Democrats. Let US give that room
..good warming" and full attendance
Let US 90 and have "rcal big free ant
easy. Besides by that time. we Will heal
from the Baltimore Convention ard learr
what has been done by the thousands Of oul
brethren who have been making pilgrimage:
TO the Monumental City. Let HAkR
OF THE WEST BE THE WArcHwoRD.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Clay's Texas Letter.

We have received Mr. Clay's le,..
on the Texas question, which has j.,
been published in the National I0,slr
gencer. 1t is most able and co,,l
sive. TO our mind, i, convinc;n.
proves the unjustness and inexued;s.
cy of annexation. Want Of room r.,
bids its insertion this week.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Oh! JOhnnv!.

Talk about Yankee assurance and i'm
pudence Why it don't compare with the
bare faced effrontery and whole world made
for us. ness of John Bull. Not content with
domineering over all, not content with
pursuing policy which declares that all
must bow to his will, or beware the con.
sequences, his whole course seems to ndi.
cate that he deems himself second Rome.
at whose feet, nations must bow, and to
whose behests all things technical and pc.
cuniary must be subservient. All his en-.
deayors appear to be directed to one point
to monopolize the whole world, politically
and technically.
The universe must minister to his pleasure
and within his limits must cluster and
gather all the accumulated wealth Of a
world. How far he has succeeded, and
what direful effects have been produced, is
we'll known. But our object was to give
an:nstance Of Johnny Bulls effrontery and
not to expatiate the-eupon. Mr. Choate, in
late spoech-an extract of which is on
our first page-speaks Of British writer
on British manufactures, who seemed to
believe "that the first cause of the creation
OF the world was, the consumption of British
manufacturer" There, if that be not as
surance Of the tallest kind, we are mistak
en-. Well defy the Yankees to beat it.
| The late st Louis papers complain most
gricvously Of the numerous depreciation.
committed by thieves, in that city. If the
imps have thus early, advanced so far VI
the river, we may look for sprinkling o
the same class Of gentlemen in our city, ii
short time. 1t is not probable that they
| will pass Us by in their annual round. Rob
berries have been committed III Burlington
every year that we have resided here. and
in no instance that we remember, has The
thief or thieves been discovered. We don
find fault with any one for this, but Their.
seems to be something wrong about tn,
means Of ferreting out the perpetrators, il
asmuch as they have always been luck,
enough to escape detection. We wouls
ust advise all to be on the lookout. for W,
know not when the rascals will be along.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Death of Judge Baldwin.

The National Intelligencer Of the 23d
ult., says that the Hon. HENRY BALDWIN, one
Of the associate justices Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States, died in Phila.
delphia, on the previous Sunday. An at.
tack of tho paralysis terminated his life
He was about sixty Ave years old
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Oregon.

Our exchanges say tina: the Oregon ne
po,iation is at stand. The Government
of the U. S. wished to bring the matter to 4
finale and send it to the Senate simultane-
ously with the Texas Treaty, but dithcul-
ties were i.n the way. Mr. Packenham, the
British Minister, could not treat IN the
manner proposed by Mr. Calhoun, not having
the power,
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

"a new whig paper, we learn from the
Iowa City Standard. is shortly to be com
menced in that place. The editor, it is
stated halls from Ohio, and has given it out
in advance that he comes to Iowa etc
change the the political complexion Of the
Territory" A modest man that editor
truly. Wonder if he can't be induced to
stay away Brethren Of the democratic
press, suppose we Morganize hm."--Ga
zette.
"Morganize" My stars! What's
that +? Flay him You won't though. will
you What cruel creatures these locos
are! However, it generally takes two &c
play the game, and our neighbor had bet
ter beware, else he may be caught in his
own trap.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
PROSPECTS.

PROSPECTS.
The leading article in last week
Gazette, is entitled "lowa Politics
The Prospect" and is very fair spec
linen of the bragadocia with which the
loco papers often regale thei: readers.
The writer first accuses the Wings Of
playing the game of ''brag" but seems
to forget himself--for he Immediately
launches forth into the land Of "boast'
ing and brag" and sweeps the whole
Territory with his future prospects,
Just listen to how he "counts chickens
before they are ha,ched!" 1--WE shall
sweep the entire South" Henry coun'
~ excepted-"Lee is democratic to the
core"-"large and reliable majority in
Van Buren," same as to Jefferson,
Wapello and Davis''--"In Des Moines
il is close, but the majority, as the last
and former elections Proved. is in our
favor" --s'In the North, we are assur,
ed all is right. In the Louisa and
Washington district" equal chance
with the other parly--"Musca,ine and
Johnson" 'scer.ain"--Sco,t "agains.
US by few votes, but not sufficient to
overbalance the democratic majority in
Clinton''--"Cedar and Linn" "clear
majority of upwards Of hundred'--
jackson is good for majority of 100
to $50 at any time, and Dubuque for
The same" If tina. be not specimen
Of the "brag'' we don't know what is.
What chuckling and rejoicing at future
prospects,! Such majority here, and
such one there. What bright Wis
ions must have fitted before the writer
as he was chronicling "the prospects!'
What dreams of splendor and great
ness!
So the chickens are all hatched -
The train laid by which the citade
may be taken and the spoils divided
among the conquerors! In othe
words, the whole legislation Of GU
Territory for some time to come is set
tied, cut and dried by the loco foct
leaders to suit themselves! Who
doubts that such is the case !! A few
aspirants, DESTROYS of membership il
the Convention or State office, man
age the whole concern just to pleas
themselves, and the dear people sa.
nothing and do less. Fine specimen
of democracy and of the will ofthe peo
Pile, so much vaunted Of by the Ga
zette! A few leaders congregate at
printing Office, a lawyers or a clerk
and mark out the plan; the wires arr
pulled. the traces frightened and thu
crank and file" walk up to the mark.
There's democracy With vengeance
Here's an exhibition of the will Of III
people. Will Of the leaders, yo
mean. G8
But hold neighbor, there may be az
if in the way. 1.-THE prospects, may
not turn out so fattering after ALL
The wings may have something to say
about "the prospects," Yes. and vii
have something 10 do about it. They
will have some action, they will take
part in the matter, and time will show
what that action, that part will be. LIE
them 60 on as they have done in som,
ofthe States, let them fgh, manfull,
for their principles and we'll insure
them success similar to that Of oul
wing brethren Of the Union.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

The last Davenport Gazette, saws that,
citizen of that place. w. BAKRows. ESQ, !,
about to publish Map and Notes Of low
The same paper also states that Mr. wiz
an artist, from the eastern cities, is nov n.
gagged in stretching the scenery in the vss
lty" of that place, which scenes are 10 u
Autographed.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Judicial Decision.

We learn from the last Iowa Denon
that Judge Mason, nj the recent term i
the Van Buren, County Court, declares d,
Valuation law Of this Territory .'to b.n
constitutional, and therefore void, WIN
the contract was made preyiou, 10 ihs. il
taking effect"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

The fumes Of birthstone wlili'Ir I,
fruit stains and iron mould iron /.
and cotton. Moisten the pars -
with cold water, then hold i o'''
smoke of burning birthstone a''
stain will disappear
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

Our acknowledgements are ,endsr
to tile genllemanly officers Of the ID
lowing boats for late papers,
Amaranlh, Gen. Brooke, Hibemiu
Sarah Ann, New Brazil, Ohio, Wm
ly and Osprey.
Also, TO A. NJ. Bissell and L. },
Fleak, Esqrs. of Keokuk.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

We have repeated enquiries here's
the Laws OF the last session but Oh
We are told tina, the Binder has be-
fined fue gears for sabbath breaia
IN hurrying the job. Can thus '
true 10.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

How is this ! Brick is said 10
So per thousand here while at Br
llng,on they eau be had for 49, Hen
are excellent beds of clay, and alloh
er facilities for the manufacture. NJ
Hawk Eye, have you any brick maker
at Burlington who wan. to do well
If SO, send them on.-Du BuqW To
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

The Saint Louis New Era says, there
we're ~ steamboats, lying at the wharf Of
that city on the 2Sth ult.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09

The following was the vote, on
board the ST. CRoix, during her last
trip up: For Clay 76; Van Buren,
%; Smith 3, and Birney |,
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
BODY Found.

We have been informed that tho body OF
Mr. Thomas Bassett. formerly of this city
and late of Shockoquon, Ill, was found .
short time ago some distance down the riv:
or. Mr. B. left Burlington several weeks
since for his residence at Shockoquon, six
miles below this city, in skiff taking with
him lot OF iron and number OF other ar.
ticles. 1t is supposed that the skiff upset
or that from some othe. cause he fell into
the water and was thus drowned, as his hat.
was found q few days after he left Rurling
ton, for his home
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
The Gathering.

TuNE-' Hunters Chorus
From hill and from valley,
They eagerly sally,
Like pillows Of ocean,
The MASS is in motion.
The lines are extending
Der mountain and plain;
Like torrents ding,
They hurry amain.
The Gathering! The Gathering.
Well be there. Well be there!
The Gathering! The Gathering!
Wen be there! Well be there!
There. There. There!
Each eye flashes brightly;
Each bosom beats lightly:
The banners are CHANGING,
And merrly dancing;
While proudly the standard
or Liberty floats.
And the music is swelling
Inspiring notcs.
The Victory. The Victory!
That well gam! That we'll gain!
The Victory. The Victory!
That we'll gain. That we'll gain.
Gain! Gain. Gain.
Again we assemble
The traitor shall tremble.
For strong us the ocean,
A people in motioni
The lDEs OF NOVEMBER.
The day Of his doom,
He long shall remember
In silence and gloom.
The traitor. The trpltor.
He shall fall! He shall fall.
Tho traitor. The traitor.
lie shall ial!! lie shall fall.
FdW FALL. FAIL,
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Ahem We feel bad: DR. p

htltIl we Ieel pau: Dr L ---------
has just told Us that lawyers are not
honest and very few will see Heaven.
We fattered ourself that we had much
of an honest spiri: and action, but the
Dr. knows, and we have the heart-ache
in consequence. We must 60 fish.
ing and thereby "drive dull care
away" But, alas! it rains aud we are
no lzaac Walton. However, speaking
of fshing-as we canno, 60 just now,
by which, our readers will lose racy
description of a fishing exclusion
we'll give little piece of advice 10
those who are fond Of the SPORT
keep your eye on the cork" and
"mum's the word"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-09
Henry Clay Birthday Festl-
val.

The citizens Of N. York city celebrated
the anniversary of the birthday OF Harry
OF the West, on the 18th ult. at tie Iaber::
nace. An immense assemblage OF ladies
and gentlemen were present. The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed Boris Of Va, DAVIS
of Ky., and several others delivered ad-
dresses Vocal and instrumental! music was
ntcrspersed among the EXERCISES. The toll
lowinu ode was supp: