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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-12-29

% special dispatch "a Boston paper said that
Dispatch states that II appears upon investiea-
ton that the Indian Trust Bouds we're stolen for
ne we Of the Central Breckenridge Committee.
during The late Presidential Election, &c.
MT. Morris, OF III, rose to question OF order.
saying thas il had heretofore been decided that
newspapers article was not privileged qaes-
~; Log.n. Ny colleague vas treated 10 N
Indifferent manner. aav~Fyns s8 LISA NH
The Speaker. lam sorry if that Il true.
Ar. Houston raised the point shat this w.
not privileged questioD, it not affecting ,he
privilege Of any member here. ,.7 mn
Mr.. McClernAnd. wss cut on the Other az
ungencrously. it i true. but the example i mot
worthy q being followed II appeal % nv col.
league, Mr. Logan, to withdraw his objection.
~. Stevens resumed, and read the Her.la's
dispatch, and likewise that in the N. y. Wcrid
Of December "a, in which II II stated thst ~
robbery OF the Interior Department has caused
some speculation ia Washington. ana Il i
thought by some who are deemed Az fsl that
.ne oeIacat'on Of bonds has been going On sisce
sne commencement Of the Presidential campaign
rsnss sne Dreckinridge Club and EseretsFv
COo0 knew. exactly how these securitiea -. i
% used, and for what purpose that these .ho.ss
we're deposited ~ collateral 70 raise n,onev 4,
Oenaii OF the Breckenridge club 1890
Ar. stevens said his attention was called -
shese dispatches last evening, and they seem N
DC matter Of Sufficient consecuenccs NJ !. $50.
TIE attention Of the House. Ii VA M fc,es."
% he chairman Of the Breckinsislrc C.Irh ~
ne did nn entire duty according % The 80 ~
az a0iHty "a the premises. His heart vas ~ ~
business, Tor nc believed be was striking hlov
iur .ne nonor OF MS country, and the perpetuier
= - inssass'ionss but shs was most false and
C G,.' assertion in tho integrity q a.
Ssuo' Aisnough ne might not Be known %
ny periis and faced death In The discAarre 81 M
doty He repeated in the pressucs az me men
- wno Knew the factss who had seen him in ne
valley Of Mexico, IN the ran Of victorous Dee,ons
ne d'd his part TO plant our banner On IL rsI. |
aoes Of the Montezumaa He bore the vo,,rS.
Of the service which physically had iAenk - |
bifn down. he had ia The North.wees f.r~1 l
moss savage Toe, and on the Pacific exertesl M.
Utmost energy 70 make the wilderness &c.
! - repeated here 4 was Most false ana -.
isaous saAaaer propagsted against a. honorable
IVY q men, anu Which required Z most severe
eo1ke. he never knew thess bopds had - -.
aaeece vi The fact of 4ths robbery ~ ~.
inown. This morning hs. called az ~ 49,
0an OF 10 select oom1ittee. askine Mn =
'rooe she matter 70 - bottom. - ehss ..ni.S'
.sns Rsy al o0the guilty u relation u .h~ -.
lcle - Ahe Boaton Herald,
1he speaker said Il appeArs On invess,~.,,,,
% young efntleDan inl0rmed Mn to.S-s' ~. l.
aoes votds were intsrpolated u Bosson. sS.-,.
aiseeeaeon Nest foal - alandes "a 49, ,.,;.3
y pezposes spd ~ break down n or.sns.
Sc supposed y - e9vaess 70 hat 81 - Edis..
80 World - verbs "it y tAenaht : s..~s.
n cIseoon. - - alandss as1lAhjsk = | ,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-12-29

should be strictly construed, and he thought i,
the duty Of the States TO make provision n
faithfully carry into effect this clause Of The Con.
sttution- But he admitted with equal franknes,
that majority II the people OF the United
States thought Congress possesses the power N
ieglslate and to carry this into effect "a
ne said Mr.. Lincoln was In favor Of givinr the
South TIE Fugitive slave lav, and rssi spcecl,ea
% support the assertion. Ths South complains
tnat they lose gFess deal BY flgitivss, and few
are reclaimed. This ariscs FROM the fact IN. !
they possess species Of property with Mn n
its own and desire OF its own 10 ret away. mi.
= no fault Of ours, and the North ID not respon.
Mble for that. The Senator from Virginia, Ma
son, holding that few years ago Virginia loaf
annually lOO,O dollars, and DO believed IN.
I0et the same nov. He would cOncede that "a
the sake of argument Vireinia had xbOut KOn !
600 slaves, worth about &eOO' a. leass before IN
pa lie, making 400 OOO, 900 dollarars The Ia. 81
100000 dollars il only one-fortieth Of one, ner
cent, OF about one quarter Of mill on she dol.
iAH. Thu h less than the risk incurred On anv
other species Of property Ia the United States 4,
suppose the people Of the border States =.
solve themselves ilito On losarance Company.
how small would b. tho premium TO cover thc
loss. and special property has special .dv.n,..
tages. il has advantage II representative. \.
y strage that such property should be euh;ecs Il
peculiar fiskA what will thoss genslomen g.ir
by severing the bonds Of The Uajon3 n sSev
Fum this siight risk now, what sisk viii thax ~
then, when the Northern States VII " .n.,~.
no obligation - return their peopertvS v7c,.lS
ten per cent cover the losauf is &sate g. To- ~.
the bond Of the Union b. broken. ana tlave -
party would ef necessity retire ftoW ne horasr
Ne aid the aboltiOaisss Of The North aa.nS
looking with anxiety and praying the Unioa nav
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-12-29

a Fort Moultris vas defended bv four hmm.
drsd and sevsnty-avs msn, in the American Re.
violation. In notification times under Presi.
dent Jackson, Il contained eight hundred men ;
but nov, whom il should BE- made impregnable,
ths gallant commander has only ''sixty -four
men, TO protect il against the assault of an ex.
cited and hostile State. ss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
nniRnnA-Kreplng.

The heavy dedication in the New York Post-OGce in
l.es Ioo.ea5ss I'm keeping accounts in the Pos.OAcc
% plrmeat Il is evident that so large abstraction
of publ, money could not have occurred within the las,
i've or six months The embezzlement must have begun
wear or more ago and been increasing from quarter to
slr,er How s, was so long concealed is most eNtTaor-
-s-y The inference would seem TO be that there has
been great clr,.ssrlss in keeping post-ohce accounts
or that the rogeery has been known and wnkei at by
che Administration. Had the accounting Officers done
,bsir full du,v, &c is impossible comprehend how such
ieflcati5u could have occurred.
The gross receipts of the uos,odce at New York do
not exceed If they be- SO large, as 100000 the nett
proceeds are $4,000 per Ye, there is defal-
cation of sI55 900, alj upwards which, It'll said, com-
m,uced years ago Could such deficit have grown up
aa & SINGLE quarter, or il two or three quarterss
Mr. Hale. of New Hampshire, offered resolution OF
INQUIRY in the Senate. when the isHogemert came, which
va, adopted touching this very subject and in few day
m lv expect some information. II the answer to the
Sc a.es solution be not damaging to the Aiministra-
ton the public win he sg-aly disappointed and the Ad-
minis.rati)a more fortunate than usual
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
RATIFICATION MEETING

At meeting of the citizens of Danvile, Saturday
evening" the 9TH inst, Masonic Hall, called for the
purpose of ratyng the nominations of the National Uni-
on Convention for President and Vice President:
On notion w. I. Sutherln called TO the Char
and Abner Anderson named as Secretary
The meeting was addressed by the Chair, in briet
and appropriate speech touching upon the condition OF
the country and the necessity Of change ID the policy
of the Government.
A s. Bulord, Esq. then offered the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That the nomination OF John Bell and I'd
ward Everett, by the Constitutional Union Convention,
recently held in the city of Baltimore, for the offices OF
President aud Vice President of these United States
ceives our hearty approval and endorsaton, and shall
receive our cordial support in the ensuing PRESIDENTIAL
canvass
Resolved That in the distinguished abilities, unsullied
patriotism, conservative principles and exalted national
fame of our chosen leaders, the country has the safest
guaranty OF honest efficient and successful admins
raton of the Government in their hands, Tor the COM
peace and welfare Of the people, instead OF, as here
totore for the exclusive promotion OF corrupt parzans
and politicians.
Resolved That we invoke the cooperation ofevery in
dependent citizen patriot, unite with US in common
effort 10 rescue the glorious heritage OF our constitutional
union and liberties which mad fanatics and corrupt poll
cians have iearluy imperied in their embter-
ed contests for power and patronage by eevang to the
control OF the Government, men whom place mas not
brbed, nor power deferred from the stern duties and
character of the interrupted statesman and citizen.
Resolved That these proceedings be sent to the Dan
vile Register for publication ard that other Opposition
papers in the State be requested to copy
After the adoption of the resolutions, VIM. Martin,
ESD of Henry the delegate from this District to the Ma
onal Convention being present. was called upon and ad-
dressed the meeting at length in a clear, eloquent and
powerful speech, giving succinc account Of affairs in
the Convention, and making able argument in adgo-
clcy of the election of Bell and Everett to the offices Of
President and Vice President of the United States
npr Of 4 D,l,.l fhp MOI hons IL
journed. W. I. SUTHERLIN, Chm.
ABNER ANDERSON Secy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
Rath,rS.Nrre.

TIE New Yor, Freeman Journal full bloodei Dem
o.stc newspaper saws OF the Charleston Convention.
This Convention, again. has shown the value and ne
c--i,v OF principles politics. Buchanan has tried TO
carry on government tv low chicucry-bv buying up
editors of tde papers, aud Cougresmen. No one dream
.I of casting m che Convention, single vote either for
buchanan or for any particularly Unidentified with
him. The Convention has not expressed directly in
lire .tIv appreciation OF single action OF Buchanan
since h, clscuou-in fact wishing success before the
o.ope &C. dared not 10 10 woulL The simple reait-ma-
ion of tle Cincinnati platform is the scyersst reprooi
-har could be given 90 the backsliug President The
resolution maintaining the right, OF adopted citizens
l1roai was called for on account OF Che p3lJerng OF
Mr. Buchanan l1 regard 90 the subject
We suppose the Freemans journal ought to know
that which t at-ms, as IL IS u fal. communion with the
Democracy. But what viii our contemporary say about
he value ard necessity Of principles in politics. should
that very Convention, when u ag'iu meet, as IL soon
VII do u fillmore, take The back track, throw the
D aelas PLATFORM and perhaps Mr.. Douglas himself
overheard and utterly cave in to the seceier from the
r,r, s.ou Convention This is demanded by the sece-
i. and may De accorded by the Dougasites although
ne act would convict them Of dishonesty for it IS Ger
Cain ,leir r5a. .a,s will have undergone 10 change
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
Can a CONVENTION ADJOURN,

The Democratic party has on hand question which,
proper nib nal existed should be referred to it for
ajiujcai Il. Had the Charleston Convention, being
commissioned TO perform a specific act toiwit to nOmi-
nat candidates fer President and Vice President,
spec ed time and place. the power adjourn to anoth-
er time and place aud is not the convention dissolved
by til unwren law aud the powers Of its delegates at
an end2 This weghty question is said to be exercising
the mind, Of some of the skilled managers al Washing
ton Il immediate bearing is to prevent nomination
at Bt,imorc, faction being reported to look upon
this a' virtual nomination Of Douglas and the other
looking f.r appeal to the people and new conven-
ton Cannot some of the ten thousand SoOns, who di
vide with he Caos and Bruuses the wisdom and learn
ings of the Democratic party, write commentary on
'ths Law OF Conventions
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
DIRECT TRADE.
UIhENI IHAUE.
The Norfoll Argus of Yesterday. saws

The interest excited by the Of direct foreign
between city and Europe ncreasing among
bu,n,s AMI others OF city We glad thai
considerable portion the OF barque
Star already by merchants that doubt
IS aued that AL the goods wall be sold readily
feIsd, anu al iais prices.
Arrangements being made to reload the vessel promptly
and 10 the et advantage IL has been determined
pegy = send the best articles be had
will Of the bet grades such preferred 10 France
d for goods ia return to sufficient amount will be Forwarded
In due time
Il confidently believed and asserted, that In short time
trade between s central point and European markets will have
greatly Increased require
- and bring back the heavy freghts that will he
This beginning Of and Improved order tcia
tiers dee d=dy encourage aud much credit who
the prime movers In this noble scheme Of Ine progress
The Of Virginia and North Carolina especially vastly
Interested In the permanent establishment Of The line from the
best Southern and doubt the cities Of
States p forward 10 hand the prosecution
summation Of TIL commerdsb enterprise until the cheerful
OF the eyedog shall rcound loudly erry along
hat eyey Of city the smallest
extensive merchant will feel the influence Of the desired
change
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

A NoTED THIEF.-The Albert Smith, arrested for at
tempting to rob the bank at Thompson Ct turns out
TO be John w. Rand, who robbed the Portsmouth (Va)
Bank The New Haven Journal noticing the exploits
of this noted, thief says:
As long ago 1888 he was arrested for robbing the
Weymouth stage, and sentenced therefor to four
years in the Massachusetts State Prison. In 1851, he
was arrested for roJbug the Concord a. H. Savings
Bank of several thousand dollars. He arrested and
carried to Portsmouth, Va for trial. charge Of rob-
bling the Portsmouth Bank of large amount of money
but managed TO escape from Jail He was next arrested
for robbing bank in New Jersey but escaped there also
without punishment In 1851, he arrested for rob-
bi bank at Fredericton, NIB, of the large sum of
$4,000. lie laid in Jail there for some time, but was
finally released by the restoration of nearly the full
mount stolen.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
Mr. I.aae v. Fowler az Charleston.

The New York Tribune states that the exposure Of
NJ Foslers dedication which It alleges has been known
90 the President from tie commencement OF bis Admin
traton was in consequence of his support Of Mr. Doug
has al Charleston Upon which the Philadelphia Press says
the statement IS entirely incorrect Mr. Fowler was q
steady uncompromising opponent Of Mr.. Douglas. Meth
er Sbeu nor Cochrane, nor Russell nor Croswen were
more compe " 10 the int est Of the Southern e1'Fem
lists tran N Power was, although, previously 70 me
Meeting IF Pc CaHosst9" ths friends Of Mr. Douglas
had reliable assurances or his cooperation.
Dolbte TIE Administration did know that there
was large deficit in the NeE York post Office when the
Charleston Convention met and il may be that Dr. Foe
Irs knossdgs Of his entertainments controlled ms de-
tiou, IN d great llslss15, as 4 delegate.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
II MedleIne is necessary. use Rrandreth,.

Pils.-They pleasant truly effective medicine can
he is true you may take pugatys which will operate
pain because hey take baamic blood which
worse than being bed than having abstract
ed Beware Of them BRASDREs PILLS only hold Of those
which the body when sick evacuae They are
solely assistant Of naurenohing more, nothing less They
do they merely assist and herein their great value
blessed who fortuna as TO be acquainted
with this good nd almost perfect gift man. because he has to
great body insured In health by their occasional
Principal Office POI Canal street. New York sold BY all respect
able dealers 10 medicines dckTlm
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

The Grand Jury of the Criminal Court of Memphis,
Tenn, have made 4 pIesentment Of some eighteen faro
dealers in that city who they say, conduct their bust
withou, any attempt concealment. They consid-
the law against such gambling institutions almost
dead letter. from the fact that fines readily paid in
stead of licenses and conviction is followed by no abate-
ment Of the evil. In this State and city the same com
plant might Justly be made
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
THO Chicago Chent.

If anything were needed to confirm the Judgment OF
all scnsibl, men that Black Repubcanism is an impos-
and cheat it would be found in the very character
of the body assembled at Chicago, in which dele
gates are admitted from six slave Safes that out of
largely over half million of votes po.led in the last
Presidential election cast only l247 for the Republican
ticket The States referred to and the votes they then
~ nra
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

At the residence her husband in Powhaan county
,t Ct May, Mrs kOWENA g. kOYAL wife Of Joseph w. Roy
al! and daughter OF the late Capt John +. Cooke.
In Washington city, the 18th Inst ALEXANDER l. Bolts
Esq aged CT years brother Of the Hon John Minor Bolts
his residence IN Charles City county Wednesday, 10th
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN COLEMAN in the 18th year his age
Ia the death OF Mr. Coleman his family aud ends sustain
great loss lie truly honest sincere friend
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
THE COFFEE TRADE.
THE IUFFEE INAUt,
Tho Cincinnati prico Current ona of thn M,

The Cincinnati Price Current, one of the most vaua-
and commercial exchanges has the fol-
lowing Ia reference to Coffee
"There OF confidence Ia present prices
1f this article the adyic-s Janero
knowa unusually light stocks IN the hands dealers
states leave hut little doubt that pre- prices are say the
least perfectly safe for time Toe receipts OF all
coffee into the United States from Jan s May ls
last, s follows:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

The pretence that these States have lot part with
the Black Republicans aud are fairly members of the
Chclgo Convention, is too paid hum5ug to deceive
even the old women, who hang the tails of
Phil AMI Garrison
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
rhs ses..,lonl.r. Endor.sd at new 0rIea MS.


A ass meeting was held st Odd Fellows Han, New
Odeans on tie 18th for the purpose Of endorsing the
action Of the Lousana delegation in seeding from the
Charleston Convention. Strong southern resolutions were
adopted and the SquAtter Sovereignty doctrine Of the
Little lint" Wa strongly denounced. The Courier
says IL the largest and most enthusiastic gathering
Ehieh bad spsmblsi in that city in nsny years.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
Deficiency Ia four month,


hWe have mo- hand the imports Phi adepha they
not change the above comparison In essential particular
ee then have the astonishing fact developed that
been def leroy In the mporatoa into
States during She last four months hundred
thousand bags compared with time 10 1889 being
decrease Of something thirty Ave per dehcen-
must be increased largely during the least
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
MARRIED.
DIED.

At the residence the brides father the Oh Inst by m
Rev James L. Spencer, Mr. STlrH BOILING. Of Richmond Va 4
Miss CORNELIA :. FOREST, Of Lunenburg Va.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19


49, LECTURE Az THE CATHE-
w. ORAL on SUNDAY EVENING, 2OrH mt, FOR
TIE HANS-The celebrated DR. CahI will Sunday eve
Mug at o'clock deliver Lecture for the benefit Of the Orphans
a 81 Joephs Asylum For entrance % cents and for Children
% cents, at the DOORS or by ticket. mal9-lt
SOILED CLOTHING!
Fifty Per Cent Reduction!
WE have Laid lot White Linen and fancy Marseles
w Goats SIX and Marseie Vests, white and tancy Shirts
Linen aud Jean Drawers which offer half the regular
price
All the OLD stock Of the late firm OF Tupmsa Hull, will sell
at cost object Is al all seasons show and desirable
ohog cut 10 Fashionable shape OF Qualities at prices as low
any house In the trade
New Goods received by ever s Gamer.
sHAFEa, HALSEY co, 10 Main street
.aag Late Tu9man Hull
N0TICE.-nELINQUENT CONSUMERS Of Gas in Jefferson
~ Ward hereby notified they fail pay their Gas bills
before the hour Of O'clock M today they will be dealt with
according 10 the uemens Of the following extract om the
dinance ming the Gas Works:
BIZ ordnance passed he Council May On 1855, If any
Bill remain unpaid for after that which Is
ented the Auditor shall notify ntendent who shall stop
the from beng used the pren respeo TO which the
default exists and paid within FIFTEEN DAYS hye per cent
will be added to the original Of the BILL and 1t shall he
placed In the hands Of the City Collector.
T. d HARRISON, for
mal9-lt NJ l. sTRATT0N. Auditor.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
r@FAIRIN PORT ROYAL
BRYAN,s TAsrELEss vERmIPUGR.


Jolly times at our house, all the children well:
Thought that would Kill EN- thought for a spell
Disnt think so Afterwards, when up and tried
BRYAss TAsTELEss NERxFCGR twas the that died
sodin bottles. Price Is FISHER WrSsTOs lie
Qaufs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

Of every seny five caused by dess or the lungs and NE
air passages connected which this great antdoe pu
complaints would surely and quickly
tor, who has been medical professor In four eminent college
superior among the Faculty. Price g. Sold by FsHFR
WISsTOs. MAJ
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19
ST. MIC H0LAS HOTEL,
BROADWAY,
ME" YORK

WIEN completed six years ago The s. Nichols vas unvsr
thoroughly organized establishment the Kind this
What II then Il remains o.day-Wthout rival In SIZE
sumpuousneS and In the general elements Of comfort and enjoy
ment The Hotel has accommodations for COO guests cu
100 complete suites o. apartments for families So hundred per
an be comfortably seated at the tables of is three public
dining and nothing that iern has devised for h-
yenience and social ga'rcAon Of the travelling public has
omitted Ia lis rl4n neglected Ia practical details The early
reputation Of the house az home and abroad derived from rs
ntude Its superb appointments and is home comforts 4lt
Injuries has been enhanced the unwra eNrrEs
Of the prophetors TREADWELL WHi1COAB co.
maYlS-3m
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

In this pasmodie climate cough cold makes alarming pro-
neglected for few d.ys Administer this great
remedy In the early stages and you gsppe
complaint at Forty eight hours the dose
is complete. Price IS Sold by FISHER WIsTos.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

The quantity Of these arces )4ltI7 .S6l witch went
direct from the northern States did exceed the guam
~ hicb that section received from the South and from
Canada The fact Was therefore. that With the excep
20 ~ manufactures the South furnished nearly the
Laa or substitutes for the whole expectations Of the
other band II the larger portion Of The imI orta-
,s we're made At The NORTH for the rel son tat eap-
ta shipping and geographical advantages are tlei. eo
II n d. direction Of the sources Of the exports Of me
Country The goods sueug the current Of maagiI tas
thsf sets South through New York and FeliAae IA ~
oaaas Of eoaStng tonnage and railroads helps 70 pSsi
Ne lsrRs dsbt Which The North annually eon~sss -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-19

sASD's s,siF,ELL,FOr the removal and permanent ,,,
all diseases arising from Impure fthe b53d Or t,
the system. This pleasant and eioacious remedy Will r., M
ulae the func Ions Of the somicl and bowels regular An,
healthy action and without nausea or purgng eEpe -reo all
deeerious accumuatlons purify the blood equalir. the sl
on, perpIraon improve the appei lmp,rt tone
yigor to the System, and gradually but surely expste m
myf.-.,~