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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-02-16
T AW SCHOOL

VIZ, A. ToRRsY, Secretary.
Feb 8 1SGI-NaM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

that they had existence, and were nearly put in
service the captains being actually engaged But the
fit tool that poor loger Irwin got TO carry his dirty
work. lie was Mr. Cunningham, the Member for Brighton,
and brother to high in Office in the Liverpool Dock
Company chairman engincer), and thus all this petty
spite to the cntcpising Manchester resolves itself
into contemplate jealousy Of the dock and property
holders of Liverpool towards the packet station Of
Galway. o, Liverpool Where art thou and all thy
dignity as city Of half a million people and untold
wealth. OF merchant princes who lay up colossal fortunes
and Dnid and endow great institutions Of learning after
starving half their clerks through long and nggardiy
careerS And Brighton that Brummagen watering place,
winch was deserted by the Queen OF these realms because
the people there could behave themselves decenty
towards her How magnlcently you appear in your Par
iianentary representatives. Whtc-the charming
Whites the most rampant sccessonst-next to GRECO
ry-in ST. Stephens honored halls; and Cunningham the
other member 0Dds nothing digniGed do than TO
present petitions got up by fogers to libel honest men o.
Liverpool o, Brghtonl 0, Coninghaml 0, OMallcy IT.
wnl Arcddes ambo humbugs ALL To cap tho climax Of
insult and supplementary proceedings Mr.. Cunningham
selected an evening to present the petition when Mr. L.
yer was absent and the House, from both the Ministerial
and opposition benches denounced the dastardy and
gcntemany act, and compelled him 10 withdraw ii TIL
Mr. Lever was in his place TO answer to it,
Mr. Gye, the lessee OF Covent Garden, has found Patti
creating such Juror and the rush for boxes md seats has
been great that Of three nights he has obi
god TO open the theatre for opera five nights in the week.
Nothing like The present opera excitement has been known
since Jenny Lind negotiated her nightingale notes for
British gold.
The Strand tragedy and tho attack of the Baron Dcvdil
on his reveal feature. Mr. Roberts is dead
and Major Murray not yet out of danger.
The prices Of grain still keep up though sales are not
brisk. American wheat Is Sos. per quarter but during
the pending harvest purchasers will net with caution
The weather lately has been unayorablc FOR the rpenng
grain, and that has kept the prices firm.
fortnight more and our Parliament is dispersed and
away among the hills lochs and moors, rambling fishing
beating, visiting, hunting and matchmaking. May the
assembled wisdom gather plenty of muscle and prove the
saying Of the witty Dr. James johnson that partridge is
better than pills and grouse superior to Cruel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

every good but whore you coming FROM" An
awkward question at which the children, booking uaco
fortnbly conscious held down their heads but said
nothing.
AT this moment who should appear at the same door
WY oat er Maesty who happened to be Going TO Prince
AiperIs SHADY supposng the Irnce to DO there, and
Wishing 10 speak 10 him.
"why, what III, children doing here9r inquired
the Queen, stopping at the sight Of the group.
"lhat, your Majesty" replied Miss HI "s just
what am trying to find out, but have not yet been
able to discover" ''Wherc have you boeng asked the
queen OF 'he children, much surprised at their evident
embarrassment, and looking at them more closely and
what are all these little black spocks on your rocks and
your handsy she continued pursuing her ION
at is very evident that you have been some mis-
chief" said her majesty, ''and insist upon your show
Ing me at once whore you have come FROM AS her
children have always seemed to know that their royal
mamma is not 10 be trited with they Immediately led
the way the Study though very reluctantly and in as
great trcpidalicn tho poor honsemd herself who
heard what going on, but could not escape, there
being other way from the study than the passage by
when the Queen, led by the children, advancing
the door, where glance at the black face OF poor Mary
who CRYING as she stood there, trying to rub tho
lead on her face with he apron, revealed 10 the Queen
the nature Of the prank in which the little truans had
been engaged,
'Don't cry, but 60 and wash your face" said the
Qeon kindly, to the frightened servant, You are not
to blame because the prmcesses have done wrong You
are two very naughty girls" she added, turning
TO the children, as the hoRsenad ieit the room;
you have spoiled arys clothes, and you will therefore
give her new gown, and cap and collar which you WIZ
pay for out Of your own money And as You have behaved
very III and very rudoly TO the poor gu in backing her
face, you will both of you beg her pardon for what you
have done"
The children's footman accordingly despatched
forthwith into the town with instructions to purchase
gown, cap and collar for Mary; and these
brought up to the schoooom the two little prn-
sent by the Queen To carry them TO her
and 20 ask her rar Cor the trick they had played her
'ere Mary" they cried, they presented her with
The things, here Is new cap for YOU aud collar and
dress and mmaa says theTe quite enough ounces
And beg pardon for putting the backing your
face this morning.
And back they ran again the schoolroom declaring
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
Another English Special Correspondent
Among the Rebels.

LETTER TO TIE LONDON HERALD FROM RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND Va, June %, 1861.
The constant arrival and transit of PROFESSIONALLY in
rantry and even arteryo the seat Of war, keeps up
uninterrupted excitement in this capital Never per-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

PARIS, August 81 1861.
The Imperial Insdtd and His Impressions Of Vichy-7ro
Grand Bdlls-Mhtayy and M,a,icipal Fee--The Cos't
Returns to Fon,dinelleau bya Ne,n Rcodd Rosae-Ioy
al Do,oers und Bonapdre Chisidany-Quen Christina
OF the Wdtrs-Thc Siaaaese ambassadors Portrait
Pdtatim9-Sfaaish Necs Of Queen VcorTo's HeaHk dc.
ychy has been favored with another week Of the I'm
periai presence The Emperor, whose ailments rheuma-
tsm and congestion of the lvor have been greatly re-
eved by the water fresh air and exercise of that rising
thermal locality and who. it is reported, has been
iremey delighted by the very cordial welcome given him
by the people Of the little town aud its vicinity, has still
farther enchanted the population by honorng with his
presence balls. One--a private and very
magnincen-ollered to his Majesty by General Dubar
and at which he danced with Countess waewska the
other ladies' of the Court the other public one got up
in aid OF the poor Of the ncghborood and which, being
placed under the Emperors patronage has boon
merously attended and yielded pretty round sum,
Before quitting Vichy the Emperor still farther graft
fes his fellow bathers by holding review in The park of
all the soldiers tia, could be mustered for the OCCASION
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
Message OF Governor wa,hburn.

We present tie whole Of this document,
10 the rrc.ent number. Gov. washburn
gives u aat:sring review Of the resources Of
the State. aud makes some excellent rscom.
s,eudauous. Tho accommodation ia rcla
ton 20 the Aroostook railroad will not 10
popular in this region, though bis rlsn 10
much better one than the last proposed.
Tho portion relating TO National matters
Is appropriate and to the point. Ito shows
eonelusivciy that Concession, should not be
made involving principle, and that the South
would listen to no overturcs. IL made. There
70 force which should silence all ea'illins.
10 that remark. after describing our own
Personal Liberty bill. which 10 not only
constitutional beyond doubt, but has 70.
ceiycd tho sanction Of Democratic gov.
erumcnt. and been revised by Judge Shepley.
lie says
..wbcn such action IL demanded Ne the
condition upon which you are TO be permit.
ted to enjoy your constitutional rights. your
e,v,l and political freedom. you are ford'adcn
10 yieH to The rcqui.i,'on BY every consider
alton thu, can have weight among men Ct
To 10 free"
We commend the document TO the a,isn.
t'ou OF our readers, as paper rchsc'ins tho
sentiment Of our own State. and thoroughly
national and patriotic in ,onc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Tur LlYx AND LuIrRs or Mss. Exnr &.
JupSo~. by A. Z. Kcndrick, Professor
of Greek l. tcraturc. in the University Of
Rochester. New York; Sheldon 4 Co.
Through Mo.srs Brown 4 Tacsard. BO..
ton. We are in receipt OF a copy OF this work.
The author. though dcprcca,ins the di'ad.
yan,asrs under which he laborcd. rs pre-
venting him from doing full justice TO tho
life Of a sensitive child OF genius and song,
has presented touching tribute Of the tai.
ent, and worth q Mrs. Judson. The world
knew aud became mos, warmly attached 10
her. in her carly life. when she oked out the
means Tor her own education and the cup
FOR, Of her parents, 10y furnishing to the
Magazine. her delightful sketches. under
tho nom Go plume OF +" Fanny Forester. y
Acciden, trough, her In eon,ac, with DR..
Jui.on. She very -oon engaged 20 be'
come the biosrapher ol his second wife,
and TO GIL her place in hi. home. After
her marrias, she successfully accomplished
the tr-t. while there Is abundant evidence
tina, she MAS equally successful in the second.
She was q faithful companion TO DR.. j.,
Until his death. and u @othu ~ HI. ehil.
jrrn until her own demise. The volume Is
one repIc,e with iu,ere., 10 all who knew
and loved her in either relation.
for sale in Portland. by II Packard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

NEw II.xpsnrRE. The Republican State
Convention, at Concord. Tuesday, nomira-
ted for Governor, Hon. N. 5. Berry OF lie.
bron. The resolutions adopted, reaiirm the
Chicago Platform declare the perpetuliy
OF the Federal Constitution deny tho pow.
er OF secession: call upon all in power to
sustain tho Constitution Of the United
States; declare tha, the principles Of the
Republican party are Constitutional /; con.
graduate the country that Gen Scott and
Gen. Wool. are ready to kIndle anew the
old fro OF devotion TO the Union and de-
clare the loyalty Of New Hampshire.
The democrats the same day, nominated
Col. Stark Tor Governor. The platform
adopted su.,sins Bucbanan's admini.,ra.
ton; rscosnirc, the right Of slavery to
protection IN the Territories deny .eee..
zion and declare they will never engage in
war again', the South Ito compel them to
relinqui,h THAR constitutional rights. a..
oppressed BY the constitutional authorities. .
Both Conventions sustained Gen. Amber.
son and . salute Of 333 guns was hr9l in
his honor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Tie South Carolina Ordinance, setting
forth the liz, Of grievances on account Of
which tha, State seccJe-. enumeratcs them
thus l,i. Tho Tariff Laws. which aF'
stated to operate injur'ously to tho South.
81. The rule ,ha, the majority Of people in
the Union shall govern. 81, Tie resist
anco Of the extension Of slavery into tho
Territories.
Bu, it 10 diahcult TO SEQ how her condition
will DO ,mpn'ci in any Of these respects By
secession. She has formally adopted the
Tariff Laws Of which she complains. She
mus, s,ill adhere 10 the principles that TO
majority shall govern. or else mus; becom'
q military dsspo,i'm. and as TO the Terri
tories, by going out Of the Union she ihro"
away all control and influence over them
II would be difieult to please her In any
way. other than allowing her TO take the
helm Of state. and make the other States
mere append-sc. To her government The
u. 5. Constitution is radically opposed -
her view. Of equality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
ISRAEL wASHBNRN. ia.

BCHSEss DJvS Elsr. \ correspondent VI
the J.urnal. ., Gala. say. Of business
"Calai. u, next to Bangor, the Grs,
numbering TOM in Maine. The river Is
lavisaa!s mae months IA tie year. and
during the past season Eve or siS hundred
vessels, laden With lambcr of all de-crip-
tons. have cleared from this port. More
business Was dlne the ps.i year than ia any
preceding cue. There have been no serious
lose. nor failures. aEi u the Government
continues. there !, no reason why next year
may no; bea. profitable as the last. Teams
we're supplied Tor the winter, aud many OF
thsu had Left Zoe the woods when the
panic struck. Consequently as much lum-
berins wil! be done as ever beinre aud the
music Of the saw-uill, and the sh'P-buildr''
mallst wall be heard as soon as the 'pria4
opens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
Gov. Morrill, Elected U. s. Senator

Wednesday Of this week was assigned by
che Legislator, for the election Of United
State. senator. to hll the vacancy occurring
on the 18th inst, by tho resignation Of
Senator llsmlin. In the Senate Caucus.
Tuesday evening. the vote was, Morrill,,
30. Morse, !. In the House. Morrill,, i0S ;
williams. 6; Morse. :.
On Wednesday the action OF the caucus
va. ratified by ,he Legislature. and Lon
VI. MoRKILL WAS declared elected Senator OF
the United States. from Maine. Tor the re-
mainder OF the term ending March I, 1868.
We congratulate th. people Of this State
upon the selection. which was not only one
6, to be made, ba, tho apparen, will OF the
whole people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
MonRrlr. Private d,ice,rrcm Charles

MoBRrlE. Private ad,ices frCm Charles.
ton state that Gov. Picten has called upon
government officer to protect the people
from tie mob. The requcs, was declined.
Commodore Shubr'ck say, the greatest dis.
,rc.s exists in South Carolina and he thinks
she cannot hold out long. The worst fen.
,ure !. that the South Carolinians fancy
their own suffering. are not ti,he Of what
they arc lnaicting upon the North, and
hence they canno, see tina, they arc getting
tho worst part OF the bargain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Tnr Nrw SENSATION. Mr.. Rarey, the
horse tanner, gavo hi. hrst exhibition, slnes
hi, return from Europe. IN New York, on
saturday evening. The lecture, on opening,
was the history Of the celebrated Cruiser.
who vas exhibited TO the audience. lie
then showed hi. skill by -ubiuinsa hor''
tba, wa. no, properly broken. being bad on
the bit. Next he tanned . wild hors. jus,
brough, from South America. A terribly
vicious stallion wa. then brought in. Tho
owner say. he ba. cost him 5000 bat Tor
four years has been entirely useless from h'
bad disposition. Rarcy 'amei him COM
pletsy in eight minutes. Mr.. II. will give
other exhibitions in New York and other
cities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
Christmas.

The Sunday School and friends Of the
Univer.alis, Society Of this place. celebrated
Christmas In q very pleasant manner In
their church on tho evening Of tho 10Th uls'
The church Was beautifully decorated Tor
the occasion and brilliantly lighted. hut
the chief objects OF attraction and interest
were tho " Christmas trees" Of which there
were two. ono on each side Of the pulpit
platform. They were loaded with "pre'.
enis }" very ,as,efully arranged and lighted
by means Of wsx tapers that were put upon
almos, every accessible point. When thee
were OIL burning and shining out through
the branches and tho profusion ofmany col
ored gifts. like ~ many little stars. the
trees presented most beautiful appear.
ancc.
The exercises Of the evening consisted OF
devotional services followed by some 70
marks appropriate to tho occasion. inter
posed with frequent and finely executed
singing by the Choir.
AZ tho conclusion Of the exercises came
the distribution Of che gifts which was OBJ
served to be timo Of especial in,ercs, to
the children and perhap, 10 Others.
ThsSopcrin,enden,. Librarian and Teach
srs were all the recipient OF some ,e-timo.
niai from the scholars. while the scholars.
found that they had also been remembered.
Others who had been giving their services
To the Society. though no, Immediately con.
nectsd with the school were not forgotten.
The Pastor was presented with avery hand
some for collar and gloves. wor.h some
$500 by the ladies OF tho Society.
Tho Church was crowded with interested
and apparently delighted spectators.
It's no more than justice to say that the
success Of tho whole was largely due to the
Characteristic energy and perseverance, oil
the ladies who cbecrfully gave their time
and labor to the preparation Of the house
and tres. and 70 making Nil necessary ar.
Judgements for ths occasion which was 50
happily enjoyed.
May there DO like celebration on every
returning Christmas. -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
The Legislature.

On THURSDAY, Gov washburn was inau.
cura,cj. Immediately after which the leg
i.lA,ure adjourned ill Monday.
On Monday, in the lloo.s = Committee
Va. appointed TO ,ato into consideration
tho appor,ionmsni.
Tho Speaker ANNOUNCED the Standing
Committee on Finance. as follows:
Mesr.. Jewe,i OF Bangor, Fisher Of Bath,
Farwell OF RoeklAnd. Dyer Of Calais. Row
ell OF IlAllowell. Page Of For, Kent. and
Perkins Of Kennebunkror,.
Tuesday. In Convention tho Council.
lors elect were qualified.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
rUaLisarp EvrRr rRipAr MORNING nr
WIN. A. PIDGIN & Co.,
PREPARATIONS.
John ,. PERRY. Edi,or.

TERMs.--O.. D.lLr ssi FLY Goats. PES
,..,, 90 advance; Two Dollsis, at th. ,"d Of the
ycat.
Clubbing. We woah respectfully call The
susn,ioa oC .och q. aye di.po-sd to lcnd th'U AID
10 extending the ciIoulsIioa II a hone psre' to
the following offer;
We ~,h .eal
10 Copies, Zoe cue var. &c I.'oO
ID Copie., fOr one .es'. or so"o
Aad oe. cop, Go the psrso" getting ~ 'hs ''""'
The mon., ,n...t accompany the order.
EVS. VI. Pcuensil 4 TO-, 10 state Street
pS.i,.. aad i22 Nassau Sue-t, New York, arc
oar authorized sgrn,s.
Ion PRINTING pcaily e>seu,cd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

SECESSION NOT CONTEMPLATED. Tho POST
master at Charleston notifies tho Postmaster
General that for the preen. he holds him.
self responsible to the General Government
for the revenues Of his Office. The mail
service is continued. Mr. Postmaster lIuger
must have rather loose notions Of secession
obligations to hold himself responsible to q
foreign government, after taking the oath
Of allegiance to the Kingdom Of South Car.
olina.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Financiers cay that when Florida came
into the Union she was indebted in Europe
n million or more. These debts she repu.
dated. Mississippi has also repudia.sd her
bonds. In the Union these States cannot
b, made to pay; but 80 soon as they 'ecedc
the British bond .holdsrs will ask their gov.
eminent to compel the payment Of these
debts by armed force. This opens an inter.
es,iug Foreign question for tho new States
20 determine OF the outset.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

CousrERrrrrs The Portland papers d'--
cribs cpunterieit tens on tho Bank Of
Brighton. circulating m tina, vicinity, as
follows: vignet,e. woman on bale OF cos-
ton. with factories in the distance. Print.
Ell ON thin paper with waved rel lines
across face. Several persons were victim
rlrd there las, week, bo, the rosue- haze
lcn for u new field Of Operation. Look out
tor them.
Clapp, Fuller & Browns Do,ee,or says
+" Better refuse oil txo's on Poclsse.s Bank,
Rhode Island"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

The Independent, suggests tina, Maj. An.
der'on be appointed Secretary Of War. un-
der Mr.. Lincoln's Administration. The
experience Of the past lew weeks has dem
onstrated his 6rmness and uniiinching 6dol.
ity to his country. IN very trying eircum.
stances. lie would be tho fright man in
the RICH, place." should be receive the up.
point ment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11
Painful Acciient.

We learn that li'tle boy two years Oh.
son OF J. g. Ilamblen, E.q., OF Lowell Cen
ter. 10 attempting to descend Night Of
stairs. one day las, week. fell. striking With
such force q. 90 break the collar bone, AMI
drslocais the shoulder. lie remained about
four hours bsforc surgical aid eoul! be rem
dersd when hi. case was properly ATTENDED
to. The little fellow vas, at last accounts.
doing we'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

doctrines Of the seeding few. II abounded
in some Of the moe, elegant passages that
ever revcrbera,ci In tho HALLS Of Congress.
Tn, Presidents {" fast" Was generally
observed In the city. DR.. Stockton deliv-
cred very plain, truthful. eloquent dis
course. to au immense audience. 10 the
Representatives Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

The Maine Teacher publishes the census
returns Of Oxford County for 1910; aud
announce. an article for the nel, number on
the Schools Of half q century ago. As OK.
ford County. BY these returns, seems to
have been in advance Of any other in popu.
lasiOn at ,ha, period, We shall look Tor the
repor, oi her schools with much interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Gov. Andrew. OF Massachusetts,, would Dc
the country service BY ferrctins out and
hanging the traitor who 10 writing TO tn,
s. Carolina papers. tho most outrageous und
grossly false and libelous letters concerning
the North. We understand that no is q
Lowell pettifosSer, with as few cOppers n
brains, who gains his bread and butter by
endeavoring to destroy tho government
whose protection be enjoys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Hiram Crafts, . native Of New Brun'
swick, wa, found dead, in the schooner
Lookout, in Portland, Sunday morning.
I, appeared that the vessel was being fumi.
gated to destroy rats. On tho night pre-
vious he came on board, and finding the
cabin unlocked, helped himself to com.
Portable lodging. when be was sudacasod BY
the fumes Of the birthstone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

RKisruRcExESrs FOR ANDERSON. The
country will ieel relieved to learn that Gen
Scott dispatched steamer "Star Of th,
West" from New York, on Monday, ioI
Charleston. She carried $50 soldiers. and
abundance Of provisions. 1.-THE vessel safely
lands. Fort Sumter will hold out against
any force that can be brought against it,
II the vessel is attacked. Anderson will 6r'
upon MOultrio; and war will DO at once
commenced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

The Uniyer.ali.ts hold conference meet
ins. with the Society at Paris. on wednc,.
day and thursday, the 10th and i7th OF
January. Daring the meeting . Sunday
School organization will bc formed, 'ubOr.
dinate TO the Oxford Sunday School Confer.
cneo. Schools arc requested to send dele
gates, to NEE, on Wednesday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

The next quarterly session Of the Grand
Divi,ion OF tho Sons Of Temperance in this
STATE. will DO held at Gardiner on Thur.
day, Jan 18th. Tho session s expected to
be one Of interest. DR.. s. l.. Condict. Of
New Jersey. the head Of the Order in the
United States. will be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

MaIsK JorRNaL. Bro. Forbes has Al
breviated the title Of tho Journal, some
what. and put on new type. which l. an
improvement. lie announces a li-t OF able
contributors. to hi. columns. which will
add to it. popularity. All temperance men
should testify their interest in the cause oy
aiding in the supper, OF its organ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-01-11

Coon CALCULATION. The Convention tia,
placed Gov. wa.hburn in nomination. for
the Office ho now occupies, pledged him
&c. 900 votes. The o(hcial count, just com.
ple,sd BY the legislative Committee, shows
tina, he received 7O.O50. Few political
bodies fulfill their oblisa tons more fairly
than this.