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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
The Confederacy under Cloud.

ItFvm tne hlchlnpud inquirer uec. ~
There j. no denying the tact that tor time
fis 0fauS Of the C0Hfederacy are under a
cloud The march of Sherman through the
heart % Georgia hs- been accomplished. and
ig I- been allowed % establish his c1mmu-
u.estrus with the naval forces on the At
IsutIc without any other los than that Of
numerous stragglers and the usual wear and
tear Of an army on 80 long an expedition.
savannah once captured, he viii endeavOr not
only o. make fte rGt4diis hHs Of the SdraE-
nah R,rer useful for sfrategStioai DuYpcses up
n. fHgr0d-if We DO not be-times impede
fhe nayigati5n-but he will also march N
once upon BrqHciriHe, and endeavor 70 po--
~.-- himself OF that most important centre Of
-aii-a1d communication. Hoods progress in
tennessee has been pcremptOrily checked,
and hi- army has lost the cOmpactness. the
efficiency and the spirit which bad signalzed
itaitcr few months services underJohnston.
lis. tHc march Of Bragg into Kentucky,
winch ended with the hattie OF MurfrecsborO.
uHn hy the men and Lost hy the commanders,
,., move into Tennessee, also undertaken for
t.c purpose Of Withdrawing Sherman from
-rc cotton states. has been an unsuccessful
aire-g1u. The battle Of Franklin NAV have
hren brilliant, but it was useless and the
affair 0f Nashville seems to have been the
battle OBJ Winchester over again. 4 mIsera-
i.r brigade of Yankee cayalry turns the flank
u. our army, and our in'renchments are
ataud'ued and the army j. in retreat. There
is reason 20 believe that Forrest was absent
Qua similar diversion in Kentucky, and lloOI
thus deprived OF the most efficient part OF his
forces Were the forces that had been sent
90 defend Fast Tennessee aud West Virginia
detached on ike diversion? Breckinridge.
whom the YANKEES bad, with ten thousand
men, at Sparta, in tennessee, ami whose
command was scattered from the banks Of
che lioistun 10 the head waters Of the james
was llr off in Abingdon and the rad OF the
Yankees. which cost us Olr lead trorts, #
nothing more, has the appearance OF a per
feet surprise.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

TaE FIRE AT MIDDLEBUKY.- The I" Starr
Building" of MiddleburY College. burned on
Sunday evening. was. We understand. a
nearly new stone building and was trst ted
at cost of about $1,000 Only s., 600
OF this amount was covered by insurance
The building, we presume, cannot be rtplae-
cd, at present prices, iof less than about
esie is orginat cost = s. ,'-.-1'- ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
rFrou ,he Richmond Sentinel. Dec 2al.l

\ regular Ianic and stampede has taken
place among the negroes Of this city. Be
tween 40 and 81 have run off to the Yankees
since last saturday, in most cases carrying
their trunks and household goods Ga We'd
%, sday night seven negroes belonging To Mr..
Valentine Hicklar, living just beyond Union
llIll, went Of, carrying all their furniture.
The cause OF the stampede l. the report that
has gotten abroad that all the male negroes
are 20 be put into the army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

THE SPRINGFIELD FAIR FOR" TIE SOLDIERS
RE,T. The Springfield Rspubicon Gays
The receipts from the fair thus Tar tOot up
over $50, COO and bills TO the amOuntof 81
0G0 have bctn audited and allowed. At la st
5000 more are charged, and when the at
cunts are balanced il is sy:ected they viii
show fully SlS,CC0 credited 10 tie Rest
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

The pay Of the members Of the Virginia
Legisl iture has heen raiset % forty do,l'is
uer day, and bill l. a.,l pending 10 increase
the compensation OF the governor O. thIrty
thousand dollars; judges and Otner ~tHerr.
Of the Sta:e Government 10 prOVortonat-
amounts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

Grants astraddie your railroads. YOUR horui
low,
Your darkeys run of every chance they can re
Wells and Farraggt nit you with many blow
One poor little army Is all you've got yet;
Don't you think YOU hsd better. some eyenin.
agree
With your friend and last hghtinc-ulAn, Bobby !
Lee,
Say now. jefferson D.
/ And hang yourselves up. on that scur sppl
tree
But not alone on southern strand
Have freemen Freedoms bnlwarll, mAnn-l,
Not only with the lcyeei gun
Have Freeiom's victories been won.
Here ~ the North with ballots true
The fight ha- nobly been fought through
The man who dared not Richmond take
when once he might straight in have gone
Has played and lost a bigger stake.
And finds he can't take Washington.
His donkey Peace at any Price
Ana charger War, together tel.
He found he couldn't drive so nice.
And "A sad tumble queuchel his pride
The deadest mortal, white OF black.
On Earth Is now poor little Mac:
while loud and clearly Uncle sam
Calls out Ia Father Abraham;
II Nho" you re honest, triet and true.
Go on. and put this business through.
i 'on't swap horses in the food
eco on, till, cooled their naughty bIc0i.
"The rchels. humble on their knees.
''To You alone shall sue for peace
The People speaking all as one.
Have SAID 10 him with thunder tone,
''Ge on. thy hand We will sustain
With men and money. might and main,
Go on, with guidance from on high
''Go on, the Nation shall not die
As the setting sun gees down
And the sky ~ "a titme appear,
50 the Year in "a glory de-
And a blaze that 90 heaven appears.
We .o5k o'er the Western hills
Where the g'oriou~ Year mss gone.
But brighter the New Year come,
For it brings ia a sweeter dawn.
Brings none Of the traitor, f,...
Brings assurance Of peace once n.re.
And proof that the band. ere long.
sha- cease 20 be STEPPED in gore.
When the guns snail roar IN JOY.
Aud the trumpet ami rifylinr dran.
And the shouts 90 myrIai thnJ4t-
snail welcome cur soldiers home
Nith their banners torn a- the balls.
Each hole shining lik, "a star
Proui and happy no; more than We
VIZ cl~ -e.ie-s come from Ear.
u SOL. Thar We greet our frie05,
Win a smiling face today,
/, i s-l t!iat wish them i0y
And 'a happy New Year" SAY.
For God gives our ailuz success:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

TIE CRY CBARIEG.-"C. T" writes Us
81 hope Julius Cesar will favor the public
with another article. II he did but know IL.
bis first article made many converts in favor Of
the Charter. In my opinion, it was the most
selfish, silly and wesk-kneed article ever have
read for or against public measure"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
GEN. DAvIDsoS's EXPEDITION. S.-Advicei
from New Orleans Of Dec. Dist say.

VEN. UAVIDsON ; LAPADIIION.-auNIces
from New Orleans Of Dec. 2lst say
Gen Davidson's expedition has returned after
SUCCESSFULLY accomplishing its object The force
Travelled 100 miles in Is days, burned Is bridges
aud many miles Of railroad. and destroyed enOr-
nous quantities Of property. The raid was one
q the most brilliant of the war, and resulted in
drawing some of Hoods forces from Tennessee,
and Taylor's forces from Meridian.
An expedition had leit MorganIis to cooper
ate on the Aichafalays. Another went to Keco-
me and destroyed much property, besides cap
turing a large number Of horses and cattle. Our
forces sustained no loss except in the capture of
Lieut.. Whitney. A monitor was at the mouth Of
the river the other day. and the ram Tennessee
IL also moving up the river.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

NoslJy's DFNTH- -,tIfimnfi0n Of the
rr- .; iLat More wa. kil'cd at hiddlcl urg
bvr t',i.r -lv,.rv-uat. T. Furnished in +,
cfpturri rcp'i maii- az, which contains Il
l-itcr from 5lrs oiinsun. a friend OF tho
plltl--n cbict, dcscribing the manner Of lis
Death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
GEN. HAEDEE's EsCaPE FROM SAVANNAH
Il Washington despatch says

II ashlnStun ueepatch says
The escape Of Hardee and his army wss not
unexpected by the government, for General
Sherman's first dispatches from Savannah indi-
Gated that he could not invest the city s. to pre-
vent il, as the river was 80 full Of distractions
that Gen. Foster could not get up to it with his
gunbosts. General Sherman's lines was At least
twenty-five miles long, and to have covered the
road by which the enemy escaped wouh have
required further extension Of not les than
fifteen miles, which was not practicable with his
force.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

The Woodstock SoHdard has the follow
inE
1T is a proud vindication Of the wisdom snd
ability Il Governor Smith and Adjutsnt Gen
erl WashbuIn, that the Governor Of MAssa-
chuscits has adopted in every particular, the
method pursued in this State for raising the mi
ltia- The latter Acknowledges that It Is the
best system he has any knowledge Of. This j.
the second instance in which Gov. Andrew has
adopted a system put in practice by our author
ities."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
5 T. BURBRIDGE,
B cyet Mai. Gen.

In the rebel Ii Iuse ot Representatives on
;he 9th ult a resolution. declaring that the
writ Of babcas corpus ought not " be aus
pcnd 4, was defeated by forty-ouc negative
to thirty-one Affirmative votcs. !.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

Gen. Sherman in recent letter SAYS
"sly idea is that every young and middle
ased man ought 70 be proud Of chance 70
ight Tor the integrity Of his country : I
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

The Inquiry before th,NiDutr,al City Conn
ell WAS adjourned, on Dee. y. for t. w-. B .by
the casting vote Of the Mayor. the ,o,e 90.
the Council standin. - ., u The Ma,or
gave the following reasons t9r his vote
The Mayor said be thought the Counc, should
postpone ire decision tiIi the three Judge, of ia.
Superior Court who hai the question under cun-
sIdeririou, had given judgment respecting 90,
legality OF the delivery uf tine money b., fi,
Chief of Police, and, &c 30 usi holu wrongful.
given up. the city ought i1 make it zo.i o..
WAS qriie sure no citizen wJlll lec- t1au s-
sessment for tlar purro~e
II the Court should decide thit tbe Chief flI
acted as the citv's servant ~ ttc giving Hr u.
the money, the city ought 20 replace tac slre
suru55inC thar it should De nr0,ci f1 have boon
Illegally gwen up by tine Chief ani He .rs
Mayor, hai no doubt but the government ~a1.I
refund the amount 20 the CITY. Iu the m.1rr.m,
the resignation pf tHc Chist cf Polio or-n, aar
70 be accepted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

would Ike to see all trade and commerce
absolutely cease until this conflict is over.
and all who can fght and won't, ought tn bc
banished, and those who won't support those
who do fight ought TO be denatiOunlized. ="
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
IIruQUAErv7s NORTHERN VIRGINIA, .
Dec. 81


Gen. Fitz Lee reports that the force which
attacked L,msx Yesterday, consisted OF =
diyi-i>s- ui the ,ncmy cavalry under Tor
hrr' LlmaN Was rrtf,Cd across the Madi-
son turnpike, tvs and half mics from
Gyracu>,ilie. The enemy WIS handsomely
rcpui>eI. and retired about p. NJ, leaving
some OF ri- dead on the field lie travelled
I'd, rapidly lu-t night 20 engage his rear.
having ua--cd jack shop, II miles from
GIrd.n-li.ic. one boar aiteI duk. - pIis-
onois v,Ic alnCj ~ Liberty Mills on the
22t, Icing urallc 10 keep Up on tncir re
ttat. Ihcy were liberated. Gen. LOmaxs
tis- wa, slight.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

The Secretary of tho Treasury has issued
the following notice, Withdrawing tic 1910
Bonds after Jan. 9Th, 1865
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
their cases can be attended to without refer.
ence 10 extradition treaties.
Walton's Journal gives the following par
noulors Of the arrests at Concord

'i'ulors Of the arrests at Concord
Having previously enlisted at Lebanon. they
we're IN Camp NJ Concord. AMI were YESTERDAY
visited by lady from Montreal. who, with The
raiders, sat down 20 4 nice dinner at the Sut-
ler's. Their conversation and the +. Alhan,'
money, which they used freely, awakened su..
pieion, and the Whole party we're put uud,r ar-
ret. The lady and three Of the party owned
up. Considerable amount os s. Aibans money
were found with them
1t is intimated, and perhaps correctly. ,ha-
the object Of the lady was 70 secure the deter-
tion Of the rasca!s, for whom she ;eirue5 So
much friendship
II 's said that these FIVE are a part o.. q.
original party, WHO escaped arrest hc,.7..
ami have '''r ia-kirg in Canada ever .lroc
the r1iS
The NON. W,.,lale, who was arrested a,
Toronto on Tuc,tay. say, he is no raider but
Il returned miner. Alo,oi,er and $500 in
specie Wa found on hio
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
THL1sUsr DEPARTMENT.

Notice is hereby given. that the 1910 loan
Will be Withdrawn on the 7th of January next.
No subscriptions therefor will be received after
that date.
ISignedI W.P. FESSENDEN,
cietary Of the Treasury.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06
News OF the War.

Union prisoners who escaped from Flor
encc and arrived at Columbia on the 27th,
state that Hoods advance arrived at Tennes-
see river on "wednesday, the DIST. The next
diy hrs infantry crossed on plntOons which
he bad placed above the shoils. Out Of reach
Of cur gunbOats One of the prisoners states
the, Hood crusscG into Tennessee with 10
canuon- lie counted - on bis rctrea. on
saturday. when - miles this side Of the Ten
ne,sec riyc-- They heard heavy cannonad-
inc ,n fire erection 0f Florence. probably
,tcadu1u'7 force engaged with Forrest on
the Tennessee TIE Indignation against
Hood IN -'e rehcl army j. great
The 'oil0wirg j. the rebel account Of Tor
bsr-'- fight near G1rions'ille;
HEuQrAETvvs NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
Dec. -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-01-06

-7'Hn''n borei through the shell. while ne ieit
NJ the hole
- thomas TO crush what small vipers crepi
u. out,
rt FOUNDED the Hooded snake black a. cal =,
h'- chieft'4in went by ''an agreeable route
.4nbsI, acro-s lets, whence Pierre q. 4.
f7eneh leave, quick followed by doughty
He-aee,
ST.. -. And alas now, Jefferson D..
's's lost, what'n save your Confsteracy.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1865-12-15
THE UNION FLAG.
jones5orough. December Is, 1865
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Ofthe President Of the United States
to the Two Houses Of Congress
at the Commencementof the First
Session Of the Thirty-Ninth Con-
gress.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1865-12-15

KNOXVILLE, TENN.
OFFER, AT WH0LESALEAND RETAIL
~ DRY GOODS, embracing ell the
latest aud most fashionable styles also fnii
line Of Gentlemen's wear. HATS, SHOES
AND BOOTS, of all kinds and prices, HARD
WARE, TINWARE, QUEENSWARE, DYES
PAINTS, &c.
Ia tle Grocery line we have several hun
dred Sacks Of COFFEE, and 20 or 80 hhds.
ofSUGAR II
In short our Stock is large and bought
with particular reference TO the wants of the
people or East Tennessee, as We are satisfied
with
SMALL PROFITS.
We inSste an ezamination Of Goods and
prlces fr3h all WHO visit Knoxville
in2rnns6
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|. FESSENDEN & co.
KNOXVILLE, TENN.

Old Kilg Corner, Opposite Lamar
- IIorsn
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
fcoMmUSreATEp,l
Query9


M Editor ] hope ] AM not over.
stepping the bounds of proptiety IN ask
ing 'fthere is no responsibility attach hing
to our Intendant and Town Council in
regard 70 the retail of liquor in this
place.. Every citizen almost, who has
eyes, can see the, drunkenness on our
streets, and many have heard that a
negro slave has been permitted to retail
spirits under the nominal of tobacco"
while others retail the article in person.
The public safety at all times demand
that such things should not be permitted,
and especially at this time constant vigi-
lance should be exercised. flour Town
Council are not responsible in this mat.
ter we would like to know who is.
A CITIZEN.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
The Excitement.

There was good deal of excitement
in our quiet village last night, and up to
this writing, g. a. M, it has not yet
quite subsided. Reports said to be
brought by a courier fixed the enemy
but short distance from our town.
We regard the whole affair as prema.
ture. We would here admonish all to
be perfectly quiet, and believe nothing
they hear unless coming from person
in whom confidence can be placed-a
man OF known integrity. We forbear
giving an account of all we heard, for
we believe, and we have sufficient evi.
dence for doing so, that there is no enc.
my near this place. We may be de.
celved, but from all we can gather, we
think we are right i'll the opinion ex.
pressed.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
A Raid of the Enemy.

We learn from gentleman of relia.
oillty that between 5000 and 1000 of
Fosters negro troops on a raid from
Charleston, S. G. attacked our forces at
Sumter, S. G, driving them back and
entering the place, and burning it, on
Sunday afternoon last about o'clock.
The further destination of Fosters com.
1nand is reported as in the direction Of
Camden, S. G.
We suppose that his object is to cut
ot the wagon train running between
Blackstocks and Camden.
p. S. A courier arrived last n;pht At
dusk, from Camden, S. c., who states
that the enemy burned nothing in Sum.
ter put Government stores and the depot.
The loss to the Government cannot fall
short of two millions dollars, as there was
accumulated at Sumter very large
amount of stores.
The courier further states that the
enemy numbered between $500 and
5000, and after leaving Sumter they
took the road in the direction of Flo.
renee, S. @. The troops consisted of
half whites and half negroes. We have
an adequate force at the proper place to
meet them.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
!Gunboats on the Congaree.

We learn from a high official Of the
Confederate States that the enemy have
started several gunboats from Charleston,
navigating the Congaree river. Our in.
formant states that the boats got as far
up as Fort Motto, S. G.
Itis our informanta opinion that the
boats are loaded with troops for the
purpose of foraging, probably.
Our friends need not be the least
alarmed at this intelligence, for we DO
lieve that it is utterly impossible for any
boat to reach Columbia. Again, should
a gunboat reach that place, transports
cannot. Therefore the enemy can bring
no horses, mules or wagons for raiding
purposes. We think it foolish at.
tempt.
We learn further that our forces in
Columbia are deemed quite sufficient to
.repel the attack if it should be made.
There is do cause for present alarm.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
The MaWs.

~ ~ MY ~s~'Ns' - sfN ~.
We take tho following extracts from
the Charlotte IN, C,) Buitetsn, of the
1lth inst; a., ~
Passengers who arrived from Greens.
boro' yesterday, inform us that a report
had reached that. place that Lynchburg,
Va, had been evacuated. 1t is sup
posed onr forces viii fall back and JON
General Lee" f 2}
"We learn that on the night of the fth,
q force of the enemy occupied Manning,
in Clarendon DISTINCT S. c., about
twenty.four miles from Kingstree, where
they had arrived on the 9th from George.
town. The force was variously estimated
at from 600 to $1,000"
"An officer lately from Smithfeld, in.
formed us yesterday that General John.
ston's army wasin good condition and in.
fine spirits, The only depression is
among the people at home. The army is,
as it always has been, cheerful and con.
fdent. ~ &.R''
A party of our cavalry captured Yam.
kee Gen. Terry's ambulance, mile and
half from Goldsboro', one day last week,
and brought it to Gen. Johnston
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
.WINNg1ROR
THuRsDAY, APRIL is, 1885.
PayUp.

We are sending out bills of indebted
ness to those of our friends whose sub
scription to the TRI. WEEKLY NEws has
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Of our expenses are cash, and we have
to expect the same from our patrons.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-13
Sound Advice.


The Richmond Wing, in brief and
excellent article lately upon our recent
reverses and the way to retrieve them,
says:
"Let our people but spurn the tempta.
tions Of ease and luxury, let them but
cultivate true manhood and a Spartan
defiance of hardships, and let them but
hate the false and treacherous foe, who
has first swindled us and then deceived
us, then outraged us, and who finally
would crush, conquer and enslave us,
and we shall be doubly nerved for sof,
fering, and for reveng."
Wesay Amen to all tl,is, (says the
Petersburg Enpress,) and if the words
of the Wing could sink as deep into the
hearts and consciences of the Southern
people as they ought, then indeed would
1t be absolutely certain that we would
not only speedily recover from our late
military disasters but win other and
more decisive and glorious victories,
which would compel our obstinate and
pervese foe, were he hundred times
more dogged and stubborn than he is, to
consent to terms of an honorable peace.
Who can reconcile it to himself whilst
his country is in the throes ola crisis big
with her destinies-whilst our brave
army is enduring without murmur all
sorts of privations, hardships and expo.
sures-whilst we stand upon the narrow
isthmus, on one side Of which lies n
bondage and degradation indiscribably
worse than Helotism or Africanism, and
on the other side liberty and indepen.
dence and all their blessings and glories
who, we say, can reeancile it to him.
SELF in such a state 81 6ilss Is this, to in.
dulge in the enjoynqlso gls;s luxuries or
many Qualifications hissiag to souls at
ease and in contraas slss sufferings
which abound all oysF 81. I'd? Who,
amidst such scenes 4 dIs es are now
spread through whole sns6slpities of our
people, can have the AtAlkfo revel in the
superfuities or in the niotSthan ordinary
comforts of life -? Who does not feel his
heart burn within him as appeal after
appeal Is made to him for contributions
for the relief and sustinance Of the army
and for the deliverance of his country
from the perils which environs it Yes
I've say with, the, Whig, 'let our .peo.
pie spurn the temptations of ease and
luxury--let them cultivate true man.
hoodand Spartan defiance of hardship" !"
and all will be well. With this spirit
blazing in their bosoms, they will, under
o smiling Providence, achieve their indie.
pendence, and this Confederacy will be
admitted ere long into the great family
OF Nations and 90 on prospering and to
prosper in its new career. An depends
upon the people. Bhey win stand by
the army and the cause---if they will but
do. their duty, the result Of the mighty
struggle will far more compensate them
for aay sacrifices and selfdenials they
may Voluntarily subject themselves to.
TEey will oe richly repaid for all these
by the precious, the inestlmable blessings
OF freedom, based upon the great prinoi.
pies which our forefathers left us as a
priceless legacy, and.a faithful and steady
adherence to which can alone secure the
national happiness and prosperity to
which We inspire.