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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

MK MLBuRN's LEcTuEE.-A numerous
and highly cultivated audience welcomed
Mr.. Milburn on Wednesday evening, and
were paid for coming, by one Of the most
entertaining lectures we remember in bur
lIne,on. The Lecturer subject was " what
a blind man saw in England" \ deserip-
tion Of the climate in England; an English
LanaiS..,., tho speaking in the Houses OF
Parliament contrasted with our American
style of orstory the interior Of Westminster
Abbey an interview with Thomas Carlyle,
and John Bull in the abstract-were the
main division. OF the Lecture. 1t abounded
in humorous turns, in almost dramatic I'M
presentations Of the characters presented, and
in passages Of earnest and sometimes elo-
quent description, to which the speakers
fine voice (which is ono Of remarkable COM
passl apd excellent delivery, gave full effect
The impression given Of John Bull was on
the whole very favorable, and he closed with
an earnest wish that nothing might disturb
the friendly relations between the two coun-
tries.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

DrrrTs On FOREIGN WooL.-Ihe House
Committee on Manufactures recommend an
increase of the duty on wool, a. follows -
On that costing Is cents or less pcr pound
a specific duty OF 3 cents per pound, and an
ad valorem duty of 20 per cent on that
costing over Is and not over ~ cents. spec
ifc duty Of 6 cents and an ad valorem duty
OF 20 rer cent. and on that costing over "a
cents a specific duty OF cents, and an ad
valorem duty of 20 per cent. The duty shall
be levied on the valuation at the port or Gus
tom house where the duty ispaid.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Ex1ERxrSA1IoS.-The rebels ere Terpetu-
ally telling u that we will have TO extermln-
ate the whole population Of the South before
We can bring their territory back into the
Union. NV. at the late election for State
officers in Arkansas, held under the national
flag and authority. there were pclled seven
teen thousand rrtc>-being one-third the en-
tire vo.e OF toe STATE at the last Presidential
election. Yet IN other DAYS we heard the
like re',el cry from Arkansas. chat We would
have to exterininate every lai'lv there before
il would submit. Probably thee r,hcl Iuai-
isnants simply mean that they themselves
must he ext.rminatei, which j, quit: likely
70 BE- trae.-N. I. 15mess
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15
Ghe 6rre press.
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING APRIL l5. 1864
MARYLAND for Emancipation.

Maryland voted on, the 9th inst. to call a
Convention 70 amend the Constitution OF the
State, so as to abolish Slavery. The uncon-
ditional Emancipationlsts carried the State
with very slight opposition. The majority
for the Convention is estimated as high ss
IS 900, and Of the men elected to it, ma
iority Of at least 90 are for immediate and
unconditional emancipation. Baltimore gives
9,O2l for the Convention and IL against
the conservatives" generally declining to
vote So the ball rolls on.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

The Tunes correspondent says the War
Department is about 70 dismiss unemployed
Generals 70 the number OF 80 or 10. TO
make room for promotion of Others.
The Tribune's despatch says it Is now un-
derstood that the radicals and Blair parties
will each send set of delegates from Mis-
souri, TO the Baltimore Convention.
The Worlds despatch says Gen. Burnside
has gone West on a special mission, for the
purpose of raising negro troops IN Kentucky
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

MILITARY CHANGEs.-Late Army Orders
assign Gen. Sheridan, a promising young
officer who has made his mark underGrant,
at the west, to the command of the Cavalry
Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and
consolidates the llth and 18th Army Corps
to be called the Goth Corps and to be CON-
manded by General Joe Hooker Gen. Slo-
cum,-the former commander OF the l2th,is
ordered to report TO Maj. Gen. Sherman and
Major General Howard, the late commander
OF the llth corps,-a brave and reliable
general, is placed in command of the 4th
Army Corps in place of Gen. Granger re-
lieved. Thus the work of Reorganization
goes on. II creates little temporary fric-
tion OF course but the results will justify
the measures taken we doubt not.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

GEN. MEAeHER's LECTURE did not come of
The Seventeenth Regiment and Hibernian
Society. with large number of citizens,
turned out to receive him Thursday afternoon
but he did not arrive. II was then sup
posed. as no word to the contrary had been
received from him, that he would come by
one of the evening trains. but neither OF
them brought him. We see from the Boston
rapers that a large audience which assem-
bIed in the fremont Temple to hear Gen,
Meagher on Wednesday evening. were in
like manner disappointed by his non-arrival-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15
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..-., sssri vent forth one dsy.
n,nv another heart has done
IKE . strange snd friendless way.
AID walk the may world alone.
: I. ..l m shield, no help, no guide.
,s3 son that heart began to find
z, p foes come iostling side by side
darkness before, despair behind.
2 d Aezear's rags that wrapt Il round,
Ne, but the glance Of bitter scorn
a,i al the earth seemed desert ground,
Who're nothing 1ourished but the thorn.
I, ;1rneved on its pilgrim road,
'Tvr1t barren waste and gloomy SKY.
,-5 sunk beneath Oppression's goad
II b'eei uuseen-to break and die.
-, ts,--orI -hos-s-want, Pain and Care-
Vors tercelv laughed, more cloaely pressed
Al an the Wild tends gathered there
Thar ssek 70 hunt down life and rest
7, .s.p,s5 young Love came by just then
I've varlers II sll times snd seasons
u. ,r,,sl. how he viii. and when
lie ssss no leave, he gives no reasons
We cav the heart. and bent above
The cherries thing Win wmspere1 word,
Al rbsrsce'er rbs tiings were.
The heart revived al what 1t heard.
.trauni ," crel Love. "I'll shed a light
To scare vc all. We demon crew
Ard Poverty. thou heilsm sprite,
For cnce I'll Try my strength with you
: WORK he went-a pile was reared
such singers work with magic charm
And soon o brilliant fame appeared,
Twas Loves own watchdre. strong and warm
Thi heart grew bold beneath the rays.
rs pulse beat high, it bled no more
lt had fresh hope, and dared to gaze
On al from whom it shruuk before.
i Jared to smile. It dared to scoH
At quSlid Want, and weeping Woe
" lille Pain and Care went farther Of,
And grim Despair packed mp TO e.
And thus il Is the soul may smart
Beneath all ills that goad and tire
But brsyely rallies when the heart
Is guarded by Loves beacon fire.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

WsrrHrse or A CoPPERHEAD.-In the US
Senate on Thursday, Mr.. Salisbury, OF Della
ware offered the following resolution, but no
action WIS taken upon it;
Resolred, That the Chaplain Of the Ssnsts Be
respectfully requested hereafter to pray sad sup
plicate Almighty God in our behalf, and not to
lecture Him, informing Him. under pretence Of
prayer, his (said Chsplain'I opinion iE reference
to His duty As the Almighty; and that the
said Chaplain be further requested, as Aforesaid.
not, under the form Of prayer. TO lecture the
Senate in relation to questions before the body.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

TRANSFORMATIONS TO 1Hs WEr.-The
Northern Transportation Company, whose
advertisement may be found in another col
umn, runs foxrtesn 6no Screw Steamers.
take. passengers right through from ogden'-
burgh to Chicsgo without change of boat
offers unusual Inducements to families NOV
ing West, and is in all respects, TO the bes:
of our knowledge and belief, reliable. we'll
managed and excellent line.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

FAsT DAY passed Of very much in its usual
manner. The houses of worship were oIen,
and the various sermons were listened To by
the average Fast-day audiences. There was
rather less than the average amount ot bali
playing and riding-out, We thought, 10y
those who do no; care to respect the religious
character Of the occasion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Among the extraordinary advertisements
in the London papers is the following -
q This is leap year. III wait no longer. So
here am, twenty-one years, healthy, prepos-
sessing, medium size, full chest, educated,
prudent, large, sparkling eyes, long, black,
flowing hair, and as full OF iun as chestnut
is full of meat, born 70 make some man
happy. and want home. Does anybody
want me ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

The Binghamton Tin'es tells Of one Pat
Burns, who is scyenty-eight years old, and
l. the father of thirty children. Tie Il living
with his second wife, and is an industrious,
hard-working lrishman.
A Culpepper farmer. on whose farm the
opposing pickets are stationed, recently rc-
marked 10 Union officer Il han't took
DO sides IN this yer rebellion, but III be dog
gOrned if both si1es hain't took ne
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15
NUMBER FORTY TWO

coursgement. the Holy Spirit has wonderfully
accompanied and blessed the lsbcrs Of delegates
in almost every field. The seal Of Gods spprov-
al has been set to the work | might enlarge in
definitely upon these considerations and add
many more to them. but It is not necessary.
entered upon the work with very high
appreciation of its importance leave it with
that appreciation greatly enhanced. anticips-
ted much Joy in the work. have found much
moro than anticipated
Yours very truly,
C. c, PAEETs-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

\ FIRE in Boston Tuesday night destroyed
the Winthrop House and Freemason's Hall,
with ncarlyal their contents. Loss $500 ,O09.
No lives were lost, but the inmates Of tho
hotel lost nearly all their effects, and nothing
whatever was saved from Freemason's Hail.
The FIRE is supposed to have been incendiary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15
The Amendment of the Constitution.

Be /; resolued by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States OF America
IN Congress assembled, two-thirds Of both
houses concurring, that the following article be
proposed 10 the Legislatures Of the several States
as an amendment TO the constitution Of the Uni
ted States, which when ratified by three-fourths
Of said Legislatures shall be valid to all intenis
and purposes Us part Of the said constitution,
1sra
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

OUE FoRcEs-Cen. Dan Sickles closed a
speech at Albany, On Thursday. as follows
believe. nav know. that our forces to-day.
at home or in the field, IRE greater in numbers
and superior in efficiency 10 those we have had
at any former period Of the war. | believe that
Peace With slI its blessings land none will hail
II and them with louder acclamations than the
soldiers)-will come to Us this year-and Pesee
which will bring with II restored Union, and
viii give Us Country such as our fathers de
signed We should have. and the realization Of
which we have too long poetponed-a Republic
absolutely and altogether Free
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15
Thiry-EIgbth Congress---First Session.
WAsHISG1os, April 8.

wAsH1SG1oS. April 8.
sENA1E.-A bill repeating the joint resolution
authorizing the transfer Of men from the army
to the navy was discussed and referred to the
Naval Committee. The consideration Of the
;oint resolution to amend the constitution 30
70 prohibit slavery was resumed, and the reso-
luton passed to third reading.
HorsE-The National Bank bill was discussed
and the amendments Of the COMMITTEES OF ths
Whole agreed to- Mr. Stevens offered a sub.ti-
tute for the bill. being the same as the original
BILL with the exception Of restoring the uniform
rate Of seven per centum interest on loans, &c,
and emitting the clause giving States the
privilege Of taxing the capital Of the
banks. This Was rejected-hfty-nine against
.eyentv-sight A new section TO the original
bill. providing that each bank shall receive the
notes Of other banks without discount. was
,greed TO- Mr.. Stevens thereupou moved to lay
the bill on the table, which was carried BY =
vote Of eishty-uins against forty-four, and the
House shortly after adjourned
THURSDAY, April 7.
sEyArE-Ths bill was passed sppropriatinz
about 500, 900 for the benefit Of the Indians
Who hed into the frontier States year ago from
the Indian Territory.
The Joint resolution amending the Consttu
tion 50 As to prohibit slavery was Discussed
HousE-A resolution was passed requesting
the Secretary Of War to inform the House how
many commissioned officers. with their names
and rank, have been dismissed from the military
service BY authority Of the President without
trial by Court Martial, since the beginning OF
the present was. and how many such disriseals
have been revoked.
Nr. Woodbridge Of Vermont. made speech
upon the Raritsu and Delaware Bay Railroad
bill
FRIDAY, April 8.
srxIrr.-The bill repeating the lst section OF
the ioint resolution relative to the transfer OF
person. in the military TO the naval service, was
passed
Tne amendments reported I. substitute
for the original bill amending the constitution to
prohibit slavery, were adopted, IS to 8.
HousE.-A resolution wss passed that the
committee on ways and means be instructed to
INQUIRE INTO the e1pediency Of bill laying ad
yaiorem taxes on all sales Of bonds, stocks,
specie, merchandise Of all description, and on
receipts Of railroads, coal. gas, and al other in
corporsted companies
The bill extending the time for accepting
lands for agricultural colleges was passed with
| amendment including the State Of Western Vir-
gina
The House went into COMMITTEES on the Presl-
| dents annual message
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

TIE AscH-CoSsPIs.IoRs. well did
Gen Wilson describe the leaders in conspir-
acy and treason, when he spoke of the
e. Clcar-hesded, prscticsl dominating Davis ,
the erratic. reckless. clustering 1oombs, the
accomplished. timid, cautious Hunter; the
eloquent, polished, iusinccre Benjamin; the
rretentious. pcmpcus Mason; the bold,
sdroit. uuscrupulcus >lidell the dark, cold.
bitter clay; and The genial, courteous, fara'-
teal Brown"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

lirrtEARY During the nlora-
''.ps poi the allies in thc rriu.-t. II was re-
'"a !" rarrs tine water in irulo q hcauu-
,ii 'prlns ot the hnc>t Irltpn rt the camp.
f''-'' I1Ie .r .''-, wa~ 'uII+.,.d. which
'-' 'aid On the ground. One morning while
''e "ai'i was hcin- -uITlIrd, the miuaret
'''.''i 70 lr'i+,lr. and "nc "i th,. Turkish
-"l''f- m,u,,- .Ist.lv went ga liz knee, to
p'''-- Aiiah ri"r, r,unatrly hr went d"wn
"i''' l''c a.sc. and hi- w.i- q -uddonly
H''ll"a the current Of tliai - iirst OF clc-
menls, a. Piniar calls water.
1et up" cried an English soldier.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Gov. BucKSGHAN's Majority in Con-
nccticut is 5,5S0-The whole number Of
representatives is 237, of which the republi-
cans have l5s, just two-thirds-enough to
carry the constitutional amendment allow
ing soldiers TO vote.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

ErnsN AL1rN ESerSE Co., No. :, received
their friends on the 9TH in their new hall. IN
Pecks Block. The room has been very
neatly fitted up. and to the attractions Of the
place and COMPANY was added handsome
cold collation.. which received due attention
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

The latest style Of hoop-skirt is the self
adjusting, double-back-action, bustie-etrus-
can, face-expansion. Observation-Disclosures,
gossamer, indestructible polOtieomoram. 1t
is said to be a very charming thing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

THE SEvENIrENTH.-Forty or fifty men,
recruited by Col Randall, arrived at camp,
Friday night. Itis now thought the Regiment
will BE- filed and sent forward within ten
dsys.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

NAVIGATION OTES.-The steamer Montreal
has commenced her regular trips TO Platts-
burgh. and will leave for the present at 10
A. NJ. Last Spring the boats did not begin
running till the 25th.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Major Multord, at Fortress Monroe, says
the statement concerning the npassage Of
Mrs j. Todd White, a sister, Of Mrs. Lin
coin, through our lines, with some articles
Of great value in rebeldom IS untrue. 4
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Ms. Gorcu CoUNc.-We learn that John
B. Cough will deliver two lectures IN Bur
lnston. on the 9th and 2sth inst, Of which
more particular announcement viii he made
shortly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

THE Nrw CA1HEDRAL.-Work hus been
resumed on the new Roman Catholic Cathe-
dral. A large quantity Of stone hns been
dressed for ii during the winter and 1t Is
intended to have the main walls completed
and the roof on this season.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

A double-track underground railroad from
Bowling Green 10 the Central Park. New
York, would cost according TO the estimates
of an engineer, S4.260. 600 The project is
regarded as feasible.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

RHoDr ISLAND. held her State Election on
the 6th and ss matter Of course reel
octed GOV Smith and Legislature strongly
Cni1n.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

The total cash receipts Of the n Y. sani-
tary iair up to Wednesday night were s4OO.-
OOO.-orer 500 900 day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

neither the speculative advance of Geid' or
of huttcr, is correct measure OF that depre-
citation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

GREAT SUFFERING Is RIcHNoyD.-The benev-
olent should speedily interest themselves in BE-
half Of solaiers' families and other poor Of the
city The poor have not been able to procure
supplies at the shops established BY the city
the comrittee ~ Pressing necessity exists for
immediate aid to prevent absoluts suffering. -
Richmond Eaquirsr, .Hareh 25.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Fos1uioxrsoxs sT CrIxurn--Ar.ugs
meats are being msde for inysssins Crlpep
per with a formidable Gordon Of ffcrtifcations.
wfsh the %iss q rendering Il 5 permanent
peot for military sdppllee re ras ,y'i
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

Napoleon White was Friday fined IS
and ocsts. for an assaults and battery, On Fast
day. 7s-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

THE SEvDTEEsIH.-Three more companies
Of the Seventeenth were mustered on Satur-
day. They are
Co. E.-NIoutpelier. CoPfdin-George 5.
Robinson. Montpelier Isl Lieut.-Wm- E
Martin, Marsh6eld; ID Lent VIM. B.
Burbank, Montpelier.
Co. F-Bennington and Windhsm Coun-
tee. Captoin-Lyman E. Knapp, Towns
bend: la Liea.-George Hicks, Benning-
ton % L;eut.--George W. Kingsbury,
Chester.
Co. G.-Csledonis and Windsor Counties.
Captain Eden J. Hsrtshorn, Lupenburg
lst L,ew.-Leorard T. bingham, Ludlow ;
ID L,em Charles D. Brainerd, Danyille.
It is stated that the regiment when FLIED
will be sent TO Annapolis TO Join the Ninth
Corps under Gen. Burnside.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

DIsoHsRsEp.-The case Of Reuben Jones,
arrested for assault and battery upon one
Manning, soldier of the Seventeenth Regi-
ment, was examined before Justice Hollen-
beck Saturday The evidence showed that the
ARRAY was commenced by insulting words on
the part Of Manning; that subsequently,,
encouraged by commissioned officer (not a
particularly creditnbe circumstance to the
oiicer), he followed and dared Jones to fight
him; and in hgb, of few minutes dura-
tiou, which followed in front Of Dwyer 4
Lannon's Ba. Der Shop, Manning got fairly
and thoroughly whipped. The Justice &C
cordingly ordered the discharge Of Jones
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-15

But how are We TO reconcile this state
ment with the pretensions Of the rebel prints
that g the South was never 30 full Of re
sources as now 7'' i- t--' 1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
Mil. & Pr. DU CHEN r. Robin Law

MIL. & Pr. DU CHEN r. R.-John Law
Ter was one of our callers of last week. -
lie is as busy as man can be to keep up
with the immense freight demands on the
road, which he so theoretically represents.
There are 5000 hogs in the Depot Ware
House and the trains carry out 40 to so
car loads daily. All the force OF this end
of the line is being used to get the pork
into market before a possible change OF
weather or decline in price. People usu-
ally require too much of men situated like
Eawler. Each man doing business with
the Dsad regard himself as entitled to spe-
ciaI notice in the line If accommodation
when it is well known that no such part;-
atty can BE- INDUCED in. The Road is do.
ing all it can. Eleven engines aeere IN the
shops at one time awaiting repairs. The
cold Of Christmas and New Years was moi
of common order and no common machin
cry could live in it.
Tho roof Of the Lower Town ware house
Is half off and removing the whole Of it t.
zoe Elevator is going on. Wchaye reason
to think the removal will come to stand
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

VINO DOUBTS IT ?-When Mr.. Lincoln
was applied to by the Chicago Divine mar.
plots to issue that famous proclamation
which is now elevated into canon in the
church "layal," he made this sensible re-.
ply as a part of the prayer to let the cup
Of Emancipation pass from him:
And suppose they (the neeroes) could
be induced by proclamation from me, to
throw themselves upon us, qohat sh0u1d qce
do aoith them? Gen. Butler wrote me a
few days since that he was issuing more
rations to the slaves who had rushed TO
him than tc all the white troops under
his command! They eat, eat, and that is
all"
Gen. Thomas says he has 81 900 of these
homeless creatures in his department.. Re-
ports of freezing, starving, and death by
disease, reach US from all quarters. How
much kind feeling is entertained for the
Freedmen" when they are forced or per-
suaded from their homes and permitted to
die Of starvation! There was great char
acter once upon Garth who said to the
Pharisees with whom he came in contact,
eye generation Of vipers,'' Jesus certain
ny did not mean eopperhcads, because the
latter do not advocate the loosing of people
already comfortable simply to zee them
starvc.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

CoPPEEHEABs.--Some over pious poiiti-
cal saint whose brother or nephew or some
other relation has probably Just received
sutlership or contractorship in the army
bursts out with string OF definitions un.
der the caption, "Who are the Copper.
.heads?" In this string Of pearls at ran
dom strung we find the following: -.
Every man who opposes the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation"
Every man who opposes the suspension
Of the writ Of Habcas Corpus"
every man who harbors constitutional
objections to the means adopted Ly the
President for ending the rebellion"
Argument with the man who conceived
definitions which strike at civil liberty, and
justify the assumption Of despotic power
by the President, would be thrown away.
The writer of them is already as ahject a
slave as he who tolls in the cotton fields of
Alabama.