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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22
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BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1856.
THE RESULT INNEw HAMPSHIRE.

/ THE RESULT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
''Drowuing men catch at straws,n is M
adage that is forcihly illustrated and the truth
Of which is painfully verified, by the tone OF
the administration papers in their comments
upon the New Hampshire election. They
speak cxultingly of the great gains made by
the Democracy, and affect to feel quite jubiI-
ant over the future prospects Of their party ia
that State. But this thin covering they as
sumo is not sufficient to conceal their deep
chagrin and bitter modification. Believing
that the numerous appliances they were able
to bring 10 bear upon the election would be
sufficient to restore them to power, they open
ly boosted of complete victory 1t was
life struggle in which they felt sure to VIM
They can now only console themselves 10y fig
uring up gains where they were counting up
on narrating victories.
It was well for the New Hampshire De-
mocracy that the contest was, on their part,
waged chiefly on State issues, else their defeat
wouli have been still more painfully appar-
ent Mr. Wells, their candidate for Cover
nor, stumpcd the State from its southern boun
Diary to the "coos above the upper Coos"
aud the burlen Of his speeches was the liquor
and Judiciary laws enacted by the last Legis-
hturc. 1t did well enough for Orr, and Cobb.
and Weller to argue the question Of Slavery,
the one above all others in which they have
a personal interest, but it would not answer
for the native speakers to defend the admins.
trniion upon that subject. The antecedon,s
of franklin Pierce and their own solemn re.
solves Of Is1s and 1870, were living witness
es Of their hypocrisy. Hence they prudcutly
directed their assault against the most promi-
neni acts of the last Legislature Of that State.
Had the canvass been conducted on the vital
issue which must control tho Presidential elec.
ton, it is extremely doubtful il the Democrats
could have carried one third Of the voters in
the State.
The President with the results OF this cleo.
ton staring him in the face will present sor-
~ spectacle rs he comes before the Cincinna-
ii delegates, and asks denomination at their
hands. His friends will undoubtedly be call
ed upon to say what States he expects to car
ry since New Hampshire spurns his repeated
overlures and most urgent solicitations. Il
appears to US that be viii be permitted to re-
tire to the shades Of private life after the 9Th
of March next, without any opposition. IN
which sense only ean il then be said ,hnt his
popularity has increased during his admins
truiion.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22

TnE MISoRIrY REPoRr on kansas Abrams
we devote large space in this weeks issue to the
able Report of the Minority Of the Senate Com
mittee on Territories. It is an able and truthful
statement of all the matters in dispute, and COM
pleley yindicates the business of the views enter
tained by the friends Of Freedom in relation to the
Kansas difficulties. We trust that every one of
cur readers will give the report an attentive peru
sal. 1t was written by Hon. Jacob Colamer from
this State. and reflects great credit upon its dis
tinguished author.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22

ballot for speaker, those who supported Mr. Banks
voting yea, and the opposition nay But Of those
who opposed Mr. Banks, Messrs Barclay and lick-
man Of Pa, Hall Of Iowa, democrats, and CLARK
of-N Y, Dunn Of Ind, Harrison Of Ohio, Mill
ward Of Pa, Scott Of Ind, Americans, voted yea
ON Mr.. Dunn's PROPOSITION.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22

PUBLIC DoouMRsrs.-we are under great obli-
cations to Senators collamer and Foot, and to
Hon. J. s. Morrill,, Representative from this Dis
trct, for valuable public documents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22

LARGE FLEEcEs.-A correspondent writes US
from Merlden' N. H., that Nathaniel NJ. True Of
that place sheared 100 sheep, the aeeces Of which
averaged pounds IA ounces each. Of good. we'll
washed wool.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-22

It appears from the above that the Demo-
crats have succeeded in four districts, the LIST,
9th, sth and l9th, while the opposition have
carried the eight remaining districts. The
Senate will therefore be composed Of eight
opposition and four Democrats.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
Frcm the Kansas Tribune.
The Vote on the Kansas Constitution.

From all we can learn The vote on
Saturday was not so large as,could have
been expected, or would have been un.
der circumstances Of more favorable
character. The excitement which exist.
ed throughout tho Territory by reason Of
the threatened demolition of Lawrence,
and the consequent call OF our citizens
10 that point. prevented thorough can
vass Of the Territory-such as had been
arranged.
The papers necessary for uniformity
in the elections throughout, doubtless
have never been received. The neces.
ssry delay in the publication Of the Con.
slitutlon, and the want Of information as
TO the time Of election, has all initiated
against full vote.
As yet, We are in possession OF but
few returns, but understand there has
been but one opinion in reference 10 the
Constitution, although we have differed
on the minor points moro materialIy.-
From what we can learn, the Constitu.
tion will be adopted, also the Black Law
proposition aud banking law clause.
Below we give the vote so far as heard
from:
Topeka-For Constitution, 1856; ex.
clusion Of Negroes, 6s /; against, 90; for
General Banking Law, 1917 against, 8.
Lawrence-For Constitution, 34S a.
gainst, l; for General Barking Law,
225; against, SO for exclusion Of Ne.
groes, 1874 against, 225. n
Tecumseh-For Constitution, IS ; ex.
clusion Of Negroes, -; for General
Banking Law, "a ;ss inst, II.
The 81. Louis InteIligencer rspublish.
es the above, AMI says:
1--WE give some returnsof the election
in Kansas on the 18th Of Dec, on the
proposed Free State Constitution. or
course the Free State men hadit all their
own way. The Constitution will be
adopted by small vote, and we think
the provision "excluding free Negroes"
from Kansas will also be sanctioned.
IL this should be the case, what would
the Aboltionists Of the Garrison School
say? Guess they would oppose the al.
mission"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
Kansas Affairs,

TIE bogus Constitution, il will be re.
collected, was ordered to be submitted
to the people Of Kansas for ratification
on the 18th OF the present month. Ac.
cording to our accounts from that quar-.
ter, il was a most decided fzzle. At
Leavenworh City, only about sixty
ballots were given, and these were af.
terwards destroyed in some collision be-.
tween party Of pro.slavery mon and
their opponents. The whole election
was regarded as farce. In some dis.
tric.s, no polls were opened, and it is
not probable that any regard will be
paid to this proers,''say.eler the direct
recognition by n ass q. .,ihists Of Kan.
sas, Of The laws enacted by The late Ter.
ritoral Legislature and the officers sp.
pointed under those laws Missouri
Republican, goth alt.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
From the Cleveland Herald.
Sad and Fatal Accident.

MONDAY evening, after the arrival ol
conductor Carrigan's train from Toledo,
by the Southern division OF the C.. and
T. railroad, the lifsless body Of ma
was discovered upon the top Of one ol
the cars-it lay extended upon its back
the feet about two feet apart, the hands
in the pantaloons pockets, and without
ha. or overcoat; the left temple was cut
and the scull at that place broken. |,
was apparently the body Of man un'
der the medium size, 35 years Of age,
and Of foreign birth. Blood had flowed
profusely from the wounds, and was fro
zen upon the top and edge Of the top o.
the car.
The investigation by the jury summon
ed BY Coroner Erwin resulted in elicit.
ing the following facts: As the train wa,
approaching Clyde, man was observed
by the brakeman, clinging to the plat
form Of one Of the cars, who. upon be
ing brought into the car, wss severely
repfimanded for thus endangering him.
self, and being asked whether he had
money, said "yes," and paid his fare q.
far as Clyde. Upon the the arrival o.
the train at Clyde the man left, and was
seen no more. The body was recosni.
zed by Mr.. Carrigan as that Of the man
who had endeavored, as above stated, to
avoid paying fare.
The conclusion arrived at by the Jury
was. that he had got on the top Of the
car at Clyde, intending thus 10 ride to
this city without being noticed, and thai
in passing Though the covered bridge
near Oberlin, he had so far raised him.
self as to be struck by some Of its tim
bers, and thus killed. This conclusion
is justified by his appearance and posi-
lion, and the testimony Of brakeman
who was, at the time, within the car, and
heard two heavy sounds, like knocks
which so surprised him that he immedi.
ately went out to look about, but discov
ering nothing, returned.
In his pocket were found $l5,2s ir
money, several bills Of articles purcbas
ed, and letters. The latter were from
Emma Spargo, Of this city, to her hus
band Thomas Spargo, and addressed tc
him at Toledo.
Last evening, after diligent search by
jurymcn Messrs. James Hill and Jane.
Pannel, his wife was found BY them al
her sidence on Parkman street, and
the sad intelligence communicated
Spargo was a stone'cutter and an Eng
lishman by birth. His wife's only means
OF support was the the labor Of his hands
She expected him home on tho night ol
his death, and had looked forward with
| Joy to the enjoyment Of merry Christ
mas in his company, but alas pool
woman the day will be the saddest o
the year in her memory.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
A Double Murder.
New HAVEN, Jan,

NEW HAVEN, JAIL q
A double murder was committed yes
terday, near Woodbridge. by Chas. Sand
ford, an insane man, whose nephew is
one Of the Wakemanites, who was ar.
rested on suspicion Of the recent murder
OF Matthew Sand(ord.
The first victim was Enoch Spery,
Secretary Of State. The maniac chop
ped off his head with an axe, while he
was riding home in a sleigh.
Tne second victim was lchabod Um
ber6eld, farmer, whom Sandford kille,
with an axe in his own house.
The murderer is nowin prison, where
he is constantly muttering senseles'
iargon Of prayers.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

BT The PREsIDENr's MESSAGE came
too late for an insertion in this weeks
issue. l, is long document, got up in
defensive style. just as man naturally
would write who felt that he had got in
to tight place. and must get out as best
he can. 1t excitcs no sensation what
ever, nor is it treated with more respect
by the Press than by the House Of Rep.
resentatives who refused 10 receive it or
read it. The President insists that the
Missouri Act Of 1920, being mere Con.
gressonal enactment, was Of no more
sanctity than any other law Of Congress;
but insists that the joint resolution an
nexing Texas, passed, too, by Congres.
sional majori,ics. is sacred! The hon.
esty of this logic reminds US Of the law
yer whose bull gored the farmers OK
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

f'1ngscs sald they hsd On ecclesiastical
psSesdsns tot ibis In The election Of .
pope (IauShtet) 70 succeed Clement The
'sil; Il: ;':; rs; !: /: ':'.: !; !;
b,sek " "a lhi MssIsi,1 = .!
ROM hut 4 gs Abe cit end
locked up he CsrIinsIs until they were
agreed. He was not 50 much OF o
Know Nothing % not 10 acknowledge
the binding authority OF the precedent.
(Lsughter.) II the ,rpsolu,ion be sd
opted, he venldrssl-to cay, the calls ol
nature for refreshmcnt or otherwise
(ISoghlcf) would Be such as 10 force an
election Of Speaker within ten hours. :
On motion Of Bcyce tho resolution
was tabled, and the House proceeded "a
ballot, whom Banks received lO2, Rich
srlson IS, Fuller 80, Pennington 9, scat
terins s. Necessary TO choice 10.
Two additional ballots were taken
without and change. a.
Walker, with view Of uniting th'
conservative elements, offered resolu
,ion declaring Boycs Speaker, regarding
him ss eminently qualified, snd ns hav
ing taken no part in the Democratic
caucus. The American party, he said
could not carry out their wishes, there
fore he was inclined to surrender Mr.
Fuller solely for the purpose Of eifectin,
an organization.
Galloway moved TO substitute Mr.
Banks, and delendcd tho Republican
from Walkers charge Of sectionalism
on tho contrary. they are the Naiiona
party, seeking 10 carry out the cohsti
iulionsl principles OF freedom.
Dunn appealed TO The friends Of Bank
to accommodate themselves 10 circum
stances. To secure some degrse OF har
Inony in all quarters. he suggested tn
namo Of Pennington as Speaker.
Sage moved TO table the resolution.
Before the result Of tho vote was an
nounced, various gentleman define,
their position.
The resolution was finally tabled
yeas l41, nays Is.
Covode offered resolution, that fror
and after Saturday night no member 9
the House shall be entitled 10 secure hi
daily pay till Speaker be elected.
This was received with laughter, an
laid upon the table.
The House then resumed voting 70
Spsakef, when the ooh ballot resulte
as follows Banks, l0l; Richardson
72; Fuller, 80; Pennington, O.; scat
tering s. The whole number Of vote
was 2l4; necessary toa choice, l0s.-
The House then adjourned.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
R9p The Portsmouth Pennant i

R1F The Portsmouth remnant Is
somewhat annoyed by the resolutions oil
the Democratic meeting in this county
The resolutions aforesaid are nothing
but simple truth, and the Pennant mad
better show the contrary before denoun'
cling them. They sustain the action oI
the majority Of the Ohio Delegation to
the XXXIlId Congress. who voted a.
g, inst the Nebraska bill, and reflect the
sentiments Of the PEOPLE Of this State,
who, in two successive elections, have
Indignantly spurncd that measure.
We are not "down on" Mr.. GEo. Is
RlrcHEY, or any other Democra, who
sees proper to differ with US on the cues
ton Of Slavery in the Territories. We
do not dictate TO others, nor suffer other.
to dictate to Us. Mr.. RITcHEY had an
unquestionabIe right to protest agaIns,
the resolutions OF the 2slh December,
and for so palpable thing as that, we
should be silly to quarrel with him.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

BGr No organization Of Congress
yet. The Anti. Nebraskaites and Know
Nothing are clearly responsible for this
extraordinary state Of things. !. shows
the utter folly Of organizing party upon
a single idea, however good that idea
may be. The minority still cling to
RICHARDSON. and refuse in any way to
help the opposition out Of their dilemma.
This is right. If on opposition has not
sufficient power 10 effect so simple q
matter as the organization Of the H House'
they are most maniiestly 10 no condition
to be entrusted with the direction Of
wei concerns.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
Some Of the members voting for Banks
are not backward in expressing their
opinion that he cannot be elected, and
are anxious to hal, and unite on some
other candidate.
Boyce, Of South Carolins, whom Mr..
Percy Walker wished TO declare Speak.
or by uniting on him the conservative
elements, belongs 10 the Calhoun South.
ern wing, and considers dissolution oi
The Union ss inevitsble, regarding il Oh.
" as question Of time.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
B@ FIaE CRAcxERs AT A DIscousr

R1 FIaE CRACKERS AT A DIscoUNT.
-Ve,y few Of these convenient articles
for "noise and confusion" were conspm.
ed during the recent Holiday season.
We suppose that love Of quiet gain. Of
the desire or having a quiet conscience
prevailed over Young Americas strong
propensity TO ''extnsuish" himself as in
other days he YVES wont.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

a..
- TaE following communics.lon
Nm Hot Lswis AHDsRsos was rscsiv.
I'd thiel Iueaday) morning, after q large
port - 6f our Issue had been worked Of.
W. stSp The Press to give Il on inssr.
'tiops -.
Nj. AxptasoH. with bic chsractsristic
frankness, states what no believes 10 be
q true exposition Of The Nebraska biIl.
We wish. for the sake OF acting With old
and valued friends Iike hid, That !we
could think q he doss. bot "a = cannot.
we .,~~scvpv-. -, .s....s. -. 4, s.s.x,.x.,.
rr'' S" ''''
should DO pleased TO bavetheiT eppfoba.
i;on snJ conenryenca. .na
!. r' ~
should gain them u thoy would seriously
consida, oifr fessoas. gBnE oasnvh;i.
~N ''"'''
We nave convIclions oi our owns nor
vould the spplause Of millions rom nan.
ss'e % Iof surrender Of principles
which we hold n hs vital N ~. v.,6. !.
80 -, '''-'-
lo' no human race
We have no time st pressnt N no,;c.
= '.''S'
opy o' tno Po'ns Mr' ANDERSON rdlsess
and we have no inclination 10 do .o
VIZ. .iI
We "ou'o s'eaiy prefer 70 waive differ
ences OF opinion 90 in times past. The
,.: Ia. III,
RESOLUTIONS which called out his letter
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

D4- We call attention 10 the Report
Of a lecture BY JAMES w. TAYLOR, Esq,
published in the Ohio State Journal
Mr.. TAYLOR is gentleman Of deep re-.
search, and has made the Territories his
specially" Tho sketch. for it Pretends
TO nothing more, is eminently worthyo 81
perusal, and excites regret that the
lecture was not written out and publish.
cd in full. s
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
Lsctarrel = the xys.

TsE lecture on he Anatomy, Physi.
ologysaad' Disoas,e;s the Homer Eye,
given bypr. J. D.. AooAs, occSlia. Of
Cinclnn6!i. At thssBspsist Church on
Friday oyenlns 2on was usSdl S6d very
instructive. Aftsf'slvins e'sli. con.
ciss description Of the Anatomical slruc.
turs Of the Eye, hs spoke Of the adjuss.
memt Of the Eye to different distances,
and showed tbe nsceislty d such adjust.
msnt from the fact that rays Of light
from objects st different distance. enter
the eye with different degrees Of, diver.
gency. He described this sdjustment o.
being performed BY the contraction and
relaxation ofths cilisty (adjusiins) mus.
ele which so chsngsd the position Of the
lens ofthe sye, as 10 cause the focus s'
all times, to impinge upon the retins.
The Doctor illustrated the adjustment ol
the sys BY referring 10 tho adjustment ol
the spy.glass to different distances. for
which purpose I. !. constructed with ssv'
eral joints for changing The position ol
its lenses.
The Doctor then dweIt Of length upon
Gloss Of sight by old age" and near.sishi
said that the old theory that the aatten.
ing Of the cornea produced the former
and its too great convexity. the luttel
condition, was entirely Jalse. His owr
theory was, that the gradual failure OF
weakening Of the adjusting muscle
| (Which was contracted 10 move The len'
forward when we read or looksd at nea
objects) caused "loss Of sight by olt
age," and tina. neorsightedncss wa
caused by "a contracted condition Of lha
muscle, produced by con6ning the eyes
when young, and tho muscle maturin,
to near and fine objects, such as engra
wing, long continued study with TOO 6n'
prints. &c.
He finally explained the Philosoph.
Of his eye cups in the restoration Of sigh
and the cure Of inflammation. Th
Doctor backed his theory with argument
which seemed 10 US unanswerable. II
was listened 10 by an attentive audienc
for two hours and half.
Dr.. M. informs US that man by tn
name Of Plat from Yellow Springs, &C
ing as is,agent, last summer lectured j
Portsmouth and several OF the Souther
) counties. but his agency continued onI
about three months, and no one is a,
, thorized TO sell the cups in this State b.
himself, as he has no agent.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

B0- VIZ had intended, last week, to
call attention TO the new advertisements
Of Messrs. CLARK & Nelson, Commits
sion Merchants. The Senior Of the firm
has been doing business in our midst !or
years, and has earned reputation among
business men that is we'll worth striving
Tor. We hope that prosperity will smile
upon them during the new year.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

H0y JUST RIouT.-President Pierce
in refusing to recognize PARKER H
FRENCH, the representative Of the land
pirates in Nicaragua, has done a deel
that entities him to general applause
whatever his other faults may be. Thi'
business Of fillibustering should be pu
down with strong hand. il there is, in
deed, any national morality among us
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

The Eighth Of January Convention
(,his must be an age Of Conventions
meets to-day We rather anticipate q
stormy ,imc. There src many Democrats
in Ohio, who have always stood up fol
the party sin season and out Of season,
but who are not prepared to tamely sur
render their convictions as to the right
or expediency Of the new.langled doc
trines Of tho Douglass regime. The!
cannot say that they believe what 'hsj
loa,he and reject, and, we think that th'
Administration men will find it hard II
coerce them, and harder still TO get aloni
without them.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

The LAW A FARcE.-The Millers.
burgh Farmer gives pointed instance
of the farce Of the law. John M. Shrock
the defaul,ing Treasurer Of Holmes coun'
ty, ran away with $4,000 OF the pub.
lie money. He was pursued to Europe
captured, brought back, tried, convicted
and sentenced TO one years imprison'
nent in the penitentiary. Another man
named Charles B. Smith, residen. oI
the same county, about the same time
borrowed horse worth perhaps $76,
rode him to a nsighboring town. sold
him, pocketed the money, was pursued,
caught, tried, convicted, end sentenced
10 the penitentisry for three years. A
mora complete mockery Of justice per.
hsps csnnot be found ia the pages Of
history; yct both csses we're decided "ac.
eofdins 10 law."-Lsedsv.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08
From Washington.
WAsHINGroN, Dec. 8

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3ISt.
The Presidents Message took every.
body BY surprise, his intention to trans.
init it TO Congress being known only to
q few friends within fifteen minutes Of
the time bis Private Secretary started
with it from the White House.
The act was without Cabinet advise.
ment.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

BS JOHN M. FLoYD, Sheriff Of Hook
ing county, was recently killed outright
by being run over by runaway team,
He was man o(estimable qualities, and
his melancholy death has excited q
profound sensation wherever he was
L knOwY
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

B@r The weather during the past
week has been very cold and close fol
this locality. Our streets are still SC
slippery that there is constant danger o.
falling. The ground is covered with
snow, and the sleiyhs are gulIoping a.
round. River covered with running ice
Navigation suspended. Trade, dull.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

nGF Rev. Mr.. GIVEN has been hold.
ing series Of meetings every evening
of the week, Saturdays excepted) for a
few days past, a, the Spencer Chapel
We understand that meetings will be
held during this and the next week on
the same plan.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

B@- The New Years Party. for the
benefit Of the Episcopal Society in this
place, came off, as advertised, in Mox.
LEY & BARBER's New Room. 1t was q
very creditable affair, and we under.
stand that about $l2O were raised there.
by for the use OF the Society.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1856-01-08

Da The Legislature Of Ohio met al
Columbus yesterday. No news at the
hour Of going to press. Messrs. HAw'
LEY & RopoERs, Senator and Represen
ta,ive from this county, left for The Cap
itol on Wednesday last. We wish them
all happiness and usefulness.