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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
The Hcathen out West.

n gentleman from Boston, travelling n
the Wet, Glanced to stopovcr the Sabbath
at little town scarce IL year old. on the
banks Of the Mississi ippi river. You ma,
he snre no bell called him to church; bu
! wishing to see if there WAS such a thing
/ he strolled out, and presently came upor
a low log house, in which there appeared
I TO be congregation Of some sort. Enter
/ ing he found a Sabbath-school
The superintendent he found, was for
mer friend OF his. who, on seeing him invi
ted him to speak to the school
Now since he had lived in Boston, where
no one is supposed tn he ignorant or sim
pie, he had heard much OF the rude, un
taught state OF the settlers OF the Western
States
Il will see what they know said he to
himself, and accordingly he began to talk
TO the children, and to ask them ques
tons
What is the eleventh commandment
children asked he
A bright little girl, though brown, and
roughly dressed, instantly rose and an
swered:
ANEW commandment, give | unto you
that We love one another
The gentleman was a little surprised at
this, but before he got through he heard
and saw enough to convince linn that the
school was a. well taught and intelligent
aS any he had ever visited
lie returned 10 Boston On going to
call on a friend. he met near the house. a
boy playing ON the sidewalk, whom he
recognized - iis friend son.
An. my boy, how do YOU DO? Is your
mother at home
NO, sir; she has gone 10 the circle"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
1, a. CnN.r,ElGIH. N. q.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
CffsS HscJ Gn0r rre.t 0f ctfG'r1 HEN, hHfH Street,
OTTAWA. Ills.
nE q. wOUd Tc-j..s I!i!l cali tt tt'uou o those
suffering from Crouic Disease particularly - O.
fsia Su rliirg salt iyIrn. trupi"n> Of the Face
ard skin Scad Head. Odd Sore. all diseases arising
n ON n nuTItic> "i ttr h!"od-
Also. D.'ormiti.- Cur,Htlfr.s. and piae'Hc- :" ;he
spins Distortions "f the Feet Contracted iIibs StH
Jsints &c.
Cancer treated upon uu entirely new principle aud
vuh . .,rr.,. k.r.tnf,r, ,It,uua-i. apt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12

!tsiie above market after .i,rr -, greatly enlarged
and thoroughly repaired. = b'tH uirh ana ready iuf
tue acc"uinI"ia'l" q" the pHrir y" -Nr--- tan. been
spared so furniture HG EN'a'--. tH
thy "i oar trs aud both I.'a-r"' 0 hope NIL he
profitable, to visit NrpTH;a.>- w keen "u iii ami to
serve o. oar customers a. -lS- O.! superior uvatns al
kinds "f Hi-tf-. such a
E~-E IA STEAKS rHt-ts iri-a. -nru-d &. RftfDn.
'N"' W'h5S >'"ifs's, Prs, fresh and salt, Yankee
>tG-ar--. &c. &.
Ai-". An kir,i- "i y,r1- g. - season.
tr,~' Trout fr5 "a fr- ; - .rr4. tl,. Lakes
10 ,."r'. -s-rvt'Ir. 1I"Ira.sg- tu .w.. regulated
'.'y Nararr.
~ the proper -,,-.r, -r-l VIE al-o ty sc, for the
$50. 81 800 -tui- Of .r' ys..t',-. supplied frur a.,
h-~' vrr.lrrI in fi-- ,...'Hry af 'n-''''y.
80 Er'f .rii t~j-Iis.r.i do s's,r ft'r' ,. fJ;a.
aI2@ JtEENf Nff WOOD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
SiJCON

DINING SALOON.
in The Iosf Ofc~ Bock. Osf0No Hjuois
AIfAiS - we'd a1 ,ur1. n mcd-ra.e cbarr.s
1v1 Fres' Oysters cons snfIy hand and served In
any sfye. linuers At VII 'esale and retail Cash paiI
SR Slgn nDd SonlfEI. lipn26l --IExon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
SPORTS VIEWS sei s'OT.
HNMaS MOORE

ThPpkTfR and ln"uUi"riur Of Increase TN Nist RI
n.S and shot Guns. cf description. Telescope
and la Nnzz Rifles. E.'o.vrp Hr"rct Cast Steel
i!arT,is. With tiir >t-r'-r. '"r hunting. and large
sortmrni o Kryoly.T-. Coils Ica- VI, hatteu> Blun
Sym'. Allen rluri'rrS. tirn,lcrrI will find
slap thing III line Hnl salts
f-ctipu I'll itHt fty.sr ri II 'h.r pttronng-.
invite t- Id 'ri ;S o. II. = fEr>StR Z" give
call. j. Customers Wi. a find him
ri his r".r. Ns Stop i-"n Main street, the Fox
River rridr-.
r"v der Slot W.d- and Caps. Guns i"t hv the day.
jInla THOMAS MOORE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
r. E. HANBI Rl

III Is 'f.f ~~F> =
F,,.nqQisf amt + ig.fA~.'frg. ff3r ST 'f'hf-
tWIiDi.ESAIE AND RET ThiLp
Irrort-r Drugs Chemicals frei.r 1"rE'as Iiran-
dies. Wines, &c. atg2o
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12
A=ric:,l.:Irat implements.

Sucit ,i-gys.ph >-DT-t"g. '-N''Ns. "n" Ptuir(s
PLDH-S. s.'ss"'CN tHittrTfOTS, HprSe HHk~s, &c,
In short ai kinds OF heavy urucrS toSi. Their iraCl
cr, all perfect, and prop He'd nv abundant.
never failing power. Farmers invited call
and eyaIi,in. their work. whether they wish pu-"aer
or not. iHts~,f trS,k - TrHFyFHt|T.
Orders distance promptly attended -, and i'm
rl,.fn+ot< placed - ard canal boats gar. ire. 81
feh3t d. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-11-12

3. ZIMERMAN,
0on"f"txrtr amt D~ol~- in az Iiads of Fxysifur.
hS.0 In the Hta
Strict attention viii b- paid 10 tie manufacture. of
Counting Room Desks. Once Chairs. and School Room
safnore "f the latest and mott imIror-d styles aud
equal TO any. and cheaper than il can be brought from
She East. = """
Srr"h saving and job Turning done TO order New
su Pests and Balussers sl~ays kept on hand
. g. ZINERMAH.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The following is BY the Philadelphia cores
pendent of the Trenton On. j. Daily True
American: The movement in favor of Henry
A. Wise for the presidency appears to be daily
gaining strength. The Southern Monitor, pa
per published in this city by John B. Jones, a
well known and influential political writer, has
a happily conceived article this week in favor Of
the nomination of Wise by the Charleston con-
venton. AS the Monitor is a paper Of almost
exclusive southern circulation, its action in this
particular is significant, and proves that true
conservative feeling is fast dispacing the ram
pant ultraism which a year ago ragged among
southern politicians.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20
July l6, 1859. Cash on hand,

By amount paid J Purth, engine oIr'''
Bill of NJ Levy, for axes,
Bill of j Zehle for repairs on engine and
South Western, forprinting cohstlta'iO'
bylaws, Il, ,,oafhs
Paid A. Kimble, engine officer, for 8 mons
Paid for ,f III, candles. spanners and repairs %
Bill Ip ggf cosrrove & Co. for 6.I feet Of hose
connection screws and brass PiIPE5b;o
Bill Of Cosgrove & Co. for barrel du osirpg
leather pipe butt and nozzle aud T'Pp'
Amount paid for freight and charges o" Nv
Paid for relief of sick members :.
Paid for horse hire,
Paid for cistern faucet as per bill
Paid postage for sending screw
Paid for negro hire at two fires
Discount on corporation scrip,
Refreshments at fires,
Bill Of Ball g. Dashiell for OIL
Cash on hand,
wishing that The above rsPoIltt q 2egr PS
factory, remain very respeett,i,lIi4, nT Ire
ED. EBERSIAp''
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

At the particular request Of lie duh ofJuly
committee at Moorngsport, we publish on our
first page, the Grafton delivered by Robert. a.
Davidge, esq.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20
Shreveport Price-Current.

5uIGN5JOII L 4ICC-StALAS%1
This report embraces GCtuaIsaleS made y@i9aS@
CoTToN-Middling 715@l04c.
SuGAR-N. 0. brown, 8GgIIc. + 70.
MoLAssEs-46@47 cts. n gall. sl
FLouR-Superfne, IS 00@9 90; StLoals eSt'''
50@l2 ~ Dbl
PoRKEMess, $24025 " Dbl .,.,sre
BAcoN-Sides, clear, I4-(7G5c; ribbed lsesS IA
shoulders, 90l0c; sugar-cured hams, helo "''
LARD-l7@I8-c. N tb
CoFFEE-Rio l215@l4c. r II.
SLT-$2 OO@2 IS f7 sack.
WHIsKEY-40@45c. r gall.
On-Lard, 81 35@l 50 u gall
CANDLEs-Star, 27@33c. p b.
BAGGING-Ky. I80-c; India, l8t9-c
RoPE-10@1lc. p tb.
TwINE-25@-cts p fb. -assl4
NAms-$5 25@5 so 'f2 key. lRoN-S(gT fafe
SHor-$2 36@234 Up bag. LnAp--baF' ''ss
p ID. ,,ga-t,
LowELLs-I215@l4' 43 yard. LINSEY'-IsSs5
LIME-Thom. 50 50@3 Is p Dbl UEShsi
SHREvEgoRT, july ~ !. g.7
To the president and members Of ohFe'SPis ig
Company No. |: l herewith present you ,.p W. ed
yearly report of Shreveport Fire UomPa''
ing up to date,
To amount received of A, G. konnS, ITalr23 ~
initiation fees, dues and fines, from 0u! s34 >
/ to July 9th 1859,
Amount subscribed and paid by the
following: ssoa
/ Mayor and trustees of Shreveport, s'gg
/ Messrs. White Smith IL Baldwin, !. n
/ Messrs. Grain d Mutt AZ
Messrs Miller d Morris, ~
/ MIR. Chas r. Griswold, *
Mr.. Roland Jones, N
/ Mr. I Hitchcock
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

AFFRAY NEAR GALvEsToN.-Th Galveston
News says: A serious af1ray occurred at what
is known as McGovern's place, some five miles
down the island. A German named Gerst re-
ceived several severe blows on the head. and
another German, named Bodinger, was beaten
in a terrible manner, Coroner Friedman was
called upon and took jury to the premises,
but though a great deal of blood was seen, no
body could be discovered. On the coroner's
return, when about two miles this side of the
place of conflict, his attention was attracted by
the barking of dog, and, on examination, he
discovered Bodinger lying in a pool of blood,
and heavy gashes on his head.
The wounded man was brought to town and
properly cared for, and there are strong hopes
Of bis recovery.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The SHIP STALwAaT.-A New York cores
pondent writes underda:eof the 9Th inst: The
ship Stalwart, capt. Lucas, bound from New Or
leans, with a cargo Of 1857 bales of cotton, and
$35, 1000 in specie, for Liverpool, was abandon
ed at sea, on fire, on the 18th ut Her officers
and crew were rescued by the bark Princess
Helena. and carried into Queenstown on the
21st The greater part Of the specie was saved
but the vessel and cargo-of cotton were a total
loss. The two together were valued at about
$500, 900, all of which is covered by insurance
in New York, Philadelphia and New Orleans
The Stalwart belongs to New York, and was
owned by Thomas Richardson q Co.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

One Of thc parties engaged in raising the
Russian ships sunk at Sebastopol, writes to a
friend in Boston, in reference to the progress
Of the work: Il have raised the whole four
teen steamers and vessels Of various sizes, and
broken to pieces and removed / 5 or more, and
The work goes brayely on, and will continue TO
successful completion. | have one fine cor
vette sound as dollar, and in good condition
to repair, but shall not repair her; had bet
ter wait until take up first class frigate, one
of so guns, then l shall put her in complete
repair and sail her down the Mediterranean
and sell her to some needy power who desire
ready-msde navy
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

WcIeaTH TTom NOHTOe LNaT inc Supreme cOuTJ
now sitting at that place, has affirmed the
decision Of our district court, in the case Of A.
Bennett, for the murder of c. j. Jordan The
day Of execution is to be fixed BY the Cover
nor. The opinion in this case is very near
decisive Of every question presented in the
Ward case
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20
s III Es E'EEs o "a T.:

WEDNESDAY, .................. JULY 20, 1859.
The river opposite this place is still falling.
There is about p feet of water on the upper
falls and the bars ahrough the CamPte settle
mcnt. The Era No 2, from New Orleans, is
the only arrival since our last.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The Agricultural Bureau is engaged in pro-
curing from Minnesota, wild rice for the agri-
cultural society of Prussia. 1t fourishes in
marsby or fenny countries, unfit for ordinary
tilage, and, it is believed, will add largely to
The support of the European peasantry.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

A letter from hon. R. G. Winthrop, Of Mas
sachusetts, has been published, cordially en-
dorsing the resolutions recently adopted by the
wing general committee of New York, decIar-
ing it inexpedent, at this time, further to dis
cuss or agitate the question of slavery, and
recommending the public mind to turn its at
tention to such questions as are presented in
our foreign relations, territorial extension, the
building of railroads for national purposes, the
tariff, currency, etc. In regard to the revival
Of the African slave trade, Mr.. Winthrop holds
the following language: eff l have any seri-
Gus fear, at this instant, that the revival of the
foreign slave trade will find any considerable
number of advocates at the south, it arises from
the apprehension that the question will be seiz-
ed upon for party purposes at the north, and
made the subject Of angry, reproachful, indis-
criminate denuncaticn."
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The Boston Gazette says, few afternoons
since, we saw one of our very large wholesale
merchants standing near Trinity church on
Summer street His attention seemed to be
devoted to the ladies, but his eyes did not scan
their faces nor their forms, but appeared to
glance rapidly at the material which they wore.
The object of his visit to this very fashionable
thoroughfare, was to notice what amount of
goods Of American manufacture were worn.
The result Of his observeration was that not
one female in twenty, of high or low degree,
passed who was not dressed in foreign fabric
nation which thus pays enormous tributes
to foreign countries must expect crisis once
at least in a while
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

WEST PoINTMILITARY ACADENY.-The board
Of visitors in their report to the secretary of war
for the present yearreport as follows: In con
clusion we have to say, in bearing testimony to
the value of the United States military acade-
my at West Point, as a national institute, that
the position of the United States as first rate
power requires that she ask nothing by way of
forbearance from other nations. Hence it is
that the people Of the United States should al
ways be prepared to apply to the active service
of the army every discovery and invention in
the art and science of war. These discoveries
and inventions are progressive, and are con-
stantly drawn from the experience of the ma
tons. They are collected and taught at this
academy, SO that the graduate goes out to his
duty as an officer fully instructed in the science
and skill of the latest discoveries in his profess
sion. Touching the expenditure by the gov
eminent necessary to keep up the most etfec-
tive order in this academy, the board of visitors
take this occasion to record, individually and
collectively, their web assured opinion that it is
but drop in the ocean compared with the ad-
vantages resulting, and that have resulted, to
the United States fromthis institution.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

DRUos MEDICINES, &c.-Messrs Miller &
Morris have On hand large and full assort-
ment Of pure drugs, medicines, stationery,
paints, oils, fancy articles, &c. &c, which they
are offering at the lowest prices. Purchasers
would do well to give,them a call
H. Hunsicker will sell at auction, at the
warehouse of Messrs White, Smith & Bald
win, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, a.
large lot of bacon, consisting of hams, sides
and shoulders
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

GAR1BALDT,-The following is description
of Garibaldi given in a communication from
Lombardy: 'tRe is lofty of stature, very broad
shouIdered, the head of lion on the shoulders
Of an athlete. His long, black, grizzly and I'M
combed beard; his eyes flashing with light
ming glances; his black felt hat, ornamented
with dark plumes; his scarlet mantle loosely
tied around his throat. present to you a per
sonage of no ordinary stamp. l am every
where assured that he is really gentleman,
gallant to ladies, severe to men, and more Sc
we're to himself, sober to excess, animated and
cold at the same time. He inspires in his lit
tie army confidence only equaIed by the ter
ror he inspires in his enemies. Ever foremost
in the fight, urging his charger to battle, next
dismounting to seize a musket, sharing with
the common soldier"
--~------7--z7sr7- $4,000
TLo or;o,,It,,,ol p,,rear1 ic orrr,a rod IN r,ro
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The Chickasaw and Choctaw Herald says,
the four companies of the 1st cavalry at Fort
Smith and fort Washita are ordered to occupy
camp during the summer at the Antelope
hills, for the protection of travel on the route
from Fort Smith to New Mexico
Ninety-f five clerks were discharged from the
New York custom house, in one day recently.
Their ulital salaries make over 100000 a
year. Unele sam can't supper! every body
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

CorToN OPEN.-The tenth ward, in whose
extremity the head waters of the Big Sandy rise
of the parish for fecundity. Through Mr.. Dan.
Morgan we have fully developed boil of cot
ton from the place of John F. McCaa, esq. It
was plucked on the LIST day of July. What
makes it more interesting, at least to our friend
the esquire" is the fact that there are many
more bolls of the same kind, boiling over with
snow balls of the great staple. B. R. Gazette.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The hon. R. Toombs, in the United States
senate on the Sd of May last, said: ave speak
Of the corruptons in Mexico, Of Spain, of
France, and other governments, with great
deal of truth, according to all accounts; but
from my experience and observation, which
has been somewhat extensive, | do not be-
lieve to-day there is as CORRUPT government
under the heavens as that of these United
States"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-20

The Louisville and Nashville railroad will
be ready for the cars 70 run by the middle Of
August, from Nashville to Bowling Green, go
miles. The cars now run from Louisville TO
point within 50 miles Of Bowling Green. It
is cxpectod The entire read will be opened for
travel BY the middle Of November next
. The San Augustine Eastern Texan, learns
from a citizen Of Madison that the dredge boat
had been entirely successful in moving. the bar
at the mouth of the Sabine river, The large
sized schooners which formerly were COMPEL
ed to tighten over the bar, now sail through
in seven feet water
Upwards Of 10000 wild pigeons ale killed
PEI day in Essex county, Virginia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03
John BROWN IN wILLIAMsBURGH.

The congregation and others assembled last evening
at the Congregational Church, corner Of South Third
and Eleventh Streets TO offer ap prayers for the OPP
pressed. The Rev. Mr. JocEArs pastor OF the church,
stated after singing and reading from the Bible that
the object OF the meeting to offer up prayers for
the oppressed and for John Brown who bad that day
died for the slave and for our country.
MI GooDELL prayed for the oppressed Of every
color that they might enber them bound with
them They had prayed the night previous that John
Brown might be delivered, bat now the had the AZ
surance that he had gone froHl thu world forever:
Mr.. HrST read from The f8IBCsE the last letter
Of John Brown to his wife, after which Mr.. JocEkYs
read from evening paper the dispatches relative TO
his execution This received BY The audience with
scbbng and crying.
men .ha live, together with my dead body shall shsy
Srise. Awake and sRfs that dwell n dust: Tor thy
dew is as the dew Of herbs and the q 9TH shal cast out
the dead" and from Micah, vi, DC " Rei0ce no.
against me- and nina enemy; wbgs ! fall, shall
arise; when cit in darkness, the Lcrd shall be ligns
unto me-"
Mr. C;ooprLL remarked that a grsst event had taken
place; the greatest one Of theceDtuEy. great m~n
had fallen and whole nation BAD passed seniepce
upon bis acts, and called them righteous Goc-'hsd
been calling the NATION 10 repents ace Tor many yc,
but il had turned deaf ear 10 Him. tie had seoken
through the press the minister cd the lecturer but Ell
TO no effect When from time time the pubic had
appeared 10 be stltng DOWN tcdulet startling event
had taken place 70 rouse il ua- This event. IL they
would put togetnsr tho VaroA eircuiusgncss consul
tuting t. would resemble mu N those which bad taken
place in Egypt II theioduty to break yiffhe yoke
| of every slavs. God had been waiting for them 10
make come sacri6ce before ~ would lend hs aid ee-
| tuaIly. This they had nov done, and He woald sir
M revolon that shouli result IN the freedom OF all
| the oppressed.
| Hr n NSe0cK and Mr. PyTERsos made short prayer
for the silye, for the widow OF John Brown and 70
tie remaining prisoners who were TO b. hung.
Mr.. SisrTI L. HlREIs offered mp an eloquent p
| ttion for the oppressed and down-trodden, for ~
Shareholders and thtr slaves, for the fondsof Brown
Cooke and the othErs who had made martyrs OF tsm
selves for their eountry's good. For the we o
Brown he PRAYED especially N az earnest n-aaner
that she might ~ comfogted with the ASSURANCE ths,
Der husband had gone 70 the realms WHERE SLAYER,
was not known, and where che could eyeAkaally ci
with him il saeing 2rsises Of love, wishon' fear o
death or saferng. ,.- ,
Another prayer was offered BY Mr. wilkins, ate
! which Ms benedc,ioE was nFenou1eed, and The ~
dienes separated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03

the field Leading to the seaold and also at varoas
other points, conformity with the general orders
Everything conducted under the strictest mill
,srv tiope, as if the town Were in state Of siege
mounted puarc; being stationed in the woods, 10 the
lett of the seasold and picket guards toward the
Shenandoah Mountains, in he rear. That part Of the
military which kept the fe was joined into two hoi-
low squares, one within the other.
In ihe center Of these stood the scaffo1. Between
the inner and outer lines Of troops spectators were
feely admitted, but none were allowed to repan cut
siC e the outer line.
The prisoner was accompanied from the jail 70 the
scafsod by the sheriff snd his assistants. AID Capt
Ayis the sler the process ION being escorted by body
Of military conssr of six companies Of infantry one
rife corps, and a compa' of horse. There wa no
clergyman present Brown having de eined all religious
ceremonies, eitherin ,be sil the scahold Brown
was taken 10 the scafold in a small cart in which was
placed also bis coffin, plain affair mSde Of white pine
On arriving at the scafIold the prisoner looked
around calmly upon the assembled multitude for
moment and then mounted the scaifold with firm
step. His arms were now Pnioned by the Sheriff.
when the prisoner stood silent for moment. He then
uttered few words Of farewell to Captain Avis and
Sheriff Campbell when at II O'clock the trap Of the
scafold was pulled away, and with few slight strug
gIes, John Brown yielded up his spirit.