From Lnle Bcbrl Paper!*. XEW V'oKK, February 5. Richmond papers in announcing the confirmation of Lee's appointment ns General-in-Chief, says he will remain in the field with the army around Richmond, lie has published an appeal for arms and calls for the delivery to the authorities of all in the hands of the citizens. General Breckinridge is expected to assume the position of Secretary of War tomorrow. They have a story in Richmond that troops from Thomas' army to reinforce Gen. Grant in front of the rebel capital have recently passed over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. A Committee of the North Carolina Legislature recently had a conference with Jeff. Davis, and it is said that they urged a more vigorous prosecution of the war. An Atlanta correspondent of the Rich mond Dispatch says that it will require several months yet to rebild the railroads in Georgia that Sherman destroyed. He also says it is folly to attempt to disguise the fact that in North Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia there is a wide spread dissatisfaction which, if not timely cheeked, threatens to produce the great est disasters. Governor Brown has call ed an extra session of the Legislature to meet on Wednesday next. It is stated on good authority that ! Beauregard had reached Augusta, and taken charge of affairs in that de partment. The Yankee raid up Chowan river is said to have been abandoned before they accomplished anything. Several days since a party of Yankees landed at Shoals Bay. on the lower James, and destroyed all the property on Mr. Arena's plantation, stealing and killing nil his stock, destroying all his available farm m.chinory, and burning and car rying off his large crop of grain and pro \ isions. On Saturday evening last the Bth Illi nois Yankee Cavalry encamped two miles north of Dumfries, on tho telegraph road. They were accompanied by wagons, and were supposed to be on tho way to Fred ericksburg. The weather was very cold and the roads in such a bad condition that they returned toward Alexandria on Sun day. They robbed .Mr. Funis of all his forage and provisions. On Monday a body of Yankee cavalry were three miles west of Brentsville. Gen. Lee is said to have remarked that he saw and appreciated the difficulties surrounding us, but he was hopeful and confident; that any compromise now would procure but a truce or armis'iec, and would bean unmanly shrinking from present duties and ontailing upon our children trials which we should meet and overcome. Sherman's army are reported to be burning all the goods and houses along their lino of march. Prisoners taken vary in their statements as to Sherman's destination. An expedition of 15,000 strong was reported fitting out at New Orleans, to be landed at Pascngoula. Its intended des tination is supposed to be Mobile. Tho Richmond Umjnirer of the 3d, says: On the whole we believe the Con federacy has given up the idea of making a present of itself to England, France and Spain, and that however willing we might bo to give up slavery as the price of independence, there is no more talk of offering that as a bribe to some foreign power in order to induce it to do for us what we should confess we in > n hleto do for ourselves. In short, the whole coun try has recovered from its temporary nervous affection, brought about by the failure of Hood's campaign and capture of Savannah, and again looks calmly at the situation, which is found to be en couraging. After all Congress may be congratulated upon finding itself steadily employed upon its*£iv.it and pressing business, tho turmoil of peace resolutions having blown over, all vague crowing of those who wished to see something done looking toward peace being in some sort oppressed by the departure of three eminent citizens to Washington on the hopeful errand, there is now leisure to attend to business. Missouri Male Convention. ST. LOUIS, Wednesday. Feb. 1,1805. After three days spirited debate in Committee of the Whole, the Convention amended and adopted tho third section of the State Constitution defining the qualifications of voters: The section takes a wide range, and, among others embraces the following pro visions: "No person shall be deemed a quali fied voter who has been iu armed hostili ty to the United States, or alter the 31st of July, 1861, to the Government of this State, or who has ever given aid, com fort, countenance or support to the per sons engaged in such hostility or disloy alty, communicated with theui, advised or aided persons to join them, manifested adherence to theui, or expressed hope for . the triumph of their cause over the arms of the United States, or has ever, except under overpowering compulsion, submit ted to the authority or been in the ser vice of the so-called Confederate States, or been connected with any society inim ical to the Government of the Uuited States or this State after July 31, ISGI. or been a guerrilla or a bushwacker, or who has harbored such, or left this State to avoid the draft, or who has not enroll ed himself, or who has been a Southern sympathizer, or who has, after haviugex crciscd the elective franchise of this or auy other State, under the claim of alien age obtained exemption from military ser vice.'" The fourth section provides for the registration of voters throughout the State. The Lower House of the Legislature has unanimously authorized theGovernor to appoint an agent to procure reimburse ments from the United States for money expanded by the State iu repelling in vasion. t/Sf At Hamilton. Canada West, oo Thursday morniug, the Ontario pork pack ing establishment and its content-", ex ceptiyj: tlie safe, was destroyed by fire The loss is estimated atsloo,ooUj iusur tu iiox SIUUjOOU. Special Dispatch to Pittsburgh Commercial. PEACE. WASHINOTON, Feb. 2. Tho following is the full text of a doulle leadel leader in this morning's t'hronick, supposed on all hands to he from Colonel Forney, and to be seini-ofli eial: '• There is t»o much discussion about the propositions of peace between the Gov ernment of the I niteil States and the disappointed leaders who have compelled a largo portion of our people to take arms against it, that we should he indifferent to our own frequent, early, aud recent expressions on the subject, if we did not take some little part iu the debate. The subject itself is so vast, that it taxes the greatest and appeals to thesmallestminds. Transcending ordinary topics and evanes cent follies, it demands the attention of) every one who thinks, or talks or writes J upon it. We can best understand how i they feel who have suffered the fearful j punishment of rebellion against the iusti- j tutiona of our common fathers by remem bering bow much we comuiisseratcd them, even with the sense of their dreadful crime before our eyes. "Pride, passion, and a haughty sense of refusing to repent, have been the trifl ing euuse of hatred among the families of men, as among the families of nations. Hut we cannot, before God we dare not, deuy that it is hard to say I am penitent, it is easy to say I forgive. How myste rious is the philosophy of the human heart? How full of pathos aud instruc tion the prodigal son? Who ever read the Viearof Wakefield without shedding a tear, unless, indeed, he attempted to outrage nature by showing that he had no feeling. "We know not that Commissioners] 112 oni the seceded or revolted States, are in this same city of Washington, but we hope they are on the ground. The more distinguished or authoritative they are, the more they should be welcomed. The terms of reunion are few and briefly told. The revolted States are no* sought to be returned as captives, cr as inferiors, or as | degraded members of the National family. There is only one condition of restoration, it is not tho abolition of slavery. To that both sides have at last agreed—the one because it desired, the other, because it could not Jielp it. That condition is, that the Uuion shall be restored." To-day, at eleven o'eloek, President Lincoln left Washington, by a special train, for Annapolis, to join Secretary Seward at Fortress .Monroe or City Point, to hold ijn interview with tho rebel dep utation. Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, accompanied by ouo of the at taches of the White House. Secretary Seward left here on the ear ly train yesterday morning, accompanied by Mr. Hubert ■). Chew, of the State De partment. When the President left here the commissioners had not arrived within our lines, and his destination was Anna polis. From the fact of his going onto Fortress Monroe or City Point, color is given to the report that the rebel deputa tion has been allowed to enter our lines, and it is understood that they arc now at Fortress Monroe. It is believed that the rebel Commis sioners will be requested, as a preliminary to any discussion of peace propositions, to show that they have authority or the color of authority to present as a basis of negotiation, and all propositions less in admissable than that of Confederate in dependence. The lifpul/liian of this afternoon says' that indications arc that the rebel Com ! inissioners robed with greater power by Jeff. Davis, is stated by the Richmond I press. Wanliiiiglon To|)i('SHiiil(Jnssi|). During the debate on the Retaliation resolution in the Senate, while Mr. Wade was speaking about Blair's mission to ! Richmond, Mr. Johnson asked how he | came togo there. Mr. Wade replied— i I would like to know, if there is the pow j cr iu the Senate of the United States to !be informed on that subject. 1 intend to j know why it was that any mau was per- I milted togo with impunity through our I lines aud confer with the arch-traitor of the Confederacy and come back here and go again. Mr. Johnson said he went in a Government vessel the last time. Mr. Wade responded—Yes, 1 understand he went in a Government vessel. Ho had no more right to be on board that vessel on a mission to hold communication with the arch-traitor and devil than he had to be on his road to the lower regions in a vehicle furnished by the Govern ment 1t is a notable fact that every member of the Cabinet and Chief Justice Chase, were on theHoor of the House when the vote on the constitutional amendment was taken. Parties owing cotton in North Curoli na are endeavoring to get passos through the lines to secure it from being burned by rebels. They allege that Hardee was induced to spare cotton left in Savannah on ihe earnest representation that our for ces would allow it to be sold for their sup port, and the threats of citizens that they would follow his army if the cotton ! was destroyed. In consequence of Sher man's course no more cotton is to be al lowed to fall into the hands of " Yankee invaders. The ' statement in a Richmond paper, that Mr. Blair on his second visit to that city, brought a letter from Mr. Lincoln to Davis, is untrue. The President has iu no way, mannci or shape officially coun tenanced the visit of Rlair to Kiehmond, though privately they have had his full concurrence. It is doubtful whether, in future, any " missions" to the rebel capi tal will receive even the private consent of the Executive. 8*5?" The Missouri House of Represen tatives, on Wednesday, adopted a concur rent resolution instructing members of Congress to introduce a bill for retaliato ry treatment upon rebel prisoners in their hands. In tho Louisiana State Senate on the 17th, Mr. Hills introduced a resolu- I tion which passed to a third reading, re , questing their delegation iu Congress to | vote for the amendment to the Constitu | tion prohibiting slavery, and pledging that the Geneia! Assembly will ratify the j AiuiiiuiuiijX if adopted. £hr American <£itUcn. THOMAS ROBINSON. - - Editor. m. W. mm * n. Publisher. BUTLER FA. WEDXEBUAY FEII. 8, IMS, " Liberly and Union, Now and Forever, Ona and 'nseparable. - —O. Webster. #OT'New York and Marylaud have both adopted tho Constitutional Amend ment. Mr* Our neighbor of the Herald seems to think that Legislation disfranchising deserters, &e., is unconstitutional. Will the Jfirahl please inform its readers,what particular provision of the Constitution is violated by such Legislation? —On the third inst., West Virginia,by her Legislature, adopted the Constitu tional Amendment lately passed by Con gress, aud 011 the same day passed an or dinance by a unanimous vote, abolishing slavery in the State. BPf;, J. B. Davis, who was arrested at Newark, Ohio, a short time ago, as be ing the former keeper of the rebel prison, at Aneersouville, Georgia, and who con fessed that he was tho bearer of dispatch es from Richmond to Canada, has been sentenced to be hung at Johnson's Island on the 17th inst. We detained the issuing of our paper last week untill Wednesday eve ning, hoping by that time to have recei ved the quotas of the various districts of our county; but finding they were not yet ready, wo issued that part of our ad dition necessary to supply most of our Southern and Western mail,and then wai ted till between 8 and 0 o'clock, Thursday evening, at which time we received the dispatch announcing the allotments AS desired. Before midnight of that even ing it was on its way to our readers. For the benefit of those, therefore,who recei ved our first addition of last week's paper we retain it this week; those who received it last week will therefore excuse its re production. The following is the dis patch : ATXEONRNT CITY, Feb, 2, T< Tno«\* ltnmvsn?i. Ksg —-Nell qnotiisof IliitlerCo, after deduct in all credit* announced at till* office, from lUrrisburg, provlous t<> the- first of .limitary, Ixo6. Ruflhlo * DU Franklin 13 Clinton U Centre 12 .Middlesex 14 I'ronpect 4 AdutiM I . ' tatkl-tnd 4 Cranium y 1" Donegal « Jack mm 18 >llller»Uown :$ lUrn,..n> 6 k ail view 15 7,«diou"idc rmicord ••'orward 16 Clay 12 Penn 4 lb ad v 7 .lettci•«..!) II Worth 14 Sivml.mgh Sllpi «- rvreck 12 Wintiidd . i) Centi eville •'» Clearfield 4 Cherry 7 Summit 7 Wellington II lliltler 12 Parker 15 duller Wo 2" Allegheny 11 (.'••unoqiieiieeeting Is Venan«o. S Uocuier II Mmlon 7 Muddy creek x Moreei £ IJanhvllie 11 C. K. ANOERRON. l'ence ICiimorM. Some teu days ago we were informed by sensation writers, that Jeff. Davis and co. were willing to make peace on whatever terras they could get. A few <1 ays later these reports were all contradicted, and it was also avered that independence or sub jugation was their only alternative. Since then, however, Mr Seward and Lincoln have been at Fortress Monroe—have met the rebel commissioners—have returned to Washington. This is all that is abso lutely known. It seems to us that Mr. Lincoln would not have gone down with out having some assurance that on honor able peace was possible ; and we are not without hope that good has been accom plished. Some seem fearful that the fruits of four years of war may be thrown away ; we are not of that number. We feel quite sanguine that the unity of the country is not only sale, but that it must be a frre country —on minor matters, doubtless, there may be concession. While the ciime of Davis and eouapauy can nev er be wiped out, still we believe that, it by so doing, the Administration could unite the whole country against European in fluence in America, the people would ac uiquiesce in a general amnesty. Tennessee. We have on ourexehange list the Knox ville Whig, edited by Parson Brownlow; it arrives however very irregularly. The issue of January 25th is just received—it is full of interest. The Loyal people of the State have been holding a convention in Nashville—itlasted six days. Duriug which time many questions of great in terest, both to the present and future, were discussed. It final y adjourned af ter having framed a constitution to bo submitted to the people on the 22d of this mouth, for their approval or rejec tion. They also nominated Brownlow for Governor. They will, at the same time, vote for members to the legislature, which is to meet in Aprii next. Gov. Johnston (Vice President elect,) addressed the con vention at length on the duty of the hour. Meetings are also anuouueed in the Whiy to be held in various parts of the State to organize for the approaching ejection.— This is indeed a hopeful sign from Tcnnes iue, lor itl iuji'Lti Oiicc finally arrayed with the loyal States and it, 111 the future, pro tects Kentucky. There seems to be no doubt that by the first vf May, thi* State will have resumed her former position as *a State in the Union. An K\pin mil ion Wanted. "Our neighbor of the Citizen, recent ly in speaking of u certain individual, said that at the outbreak of the rebellion, said person was one of that class of poli ticians who endeavored to frighten the Administration into preserving the peace. Well, at a convention held at Harris burg, in February, 1861, which has since been characterized by our opponents as a " I'cace Convention," as a " Convention to coerce the incoming Administration into anti-eoercion," &c.,a gentleman,about the height figure, aspect, carriage and style of conversation of the present editor of the f'ttize 1, was on the floor, and took part in the proceedings, and on inquiry it was ascertained that he went bg tho name of Thomas Robinson, and answered, or came when he was so called, and that he was a Representative in the Assembly from tho western part of the State, probably Hut ler. We suppose he must be credited with frightening Mr. Lincoln hut of the city that evening, cloaked and hatted so that tho greatness of the wearer was con cealed ! As none but delegates, or those claiming to be such, were admitted into the Convention, how did Mr. Robinson sneak into it? We merely ask for infor mation." The above is from the Herald of last week, and brings to mind, some things that had almost passed from our recollection The only wander to 11s is, thatany Demo cratic editor should ever wish to refer to the political history of ISO 1 ! If there is auy such thing as a party committing "tho unpardonable sin," certainly tho Democratic party of 'Ol, committed it.— .lust at the time when loyal men, forget ting all that bad passed, should have rush ed together as brothers, in defence of the national flag, just at the time when treas on bad unmasked itself; after having ma tured its defensive fortifications under the protecting folds of a Drinocratio Admin istration! In the winter of '6l, the De mocracy of Ohio, had in State Conven tion, resolved that the incoming Admin istration would have to eouquor 21)0,000 Democrats in Ohio, before going south to "coerce their southern brethren 1" The Democracy of New York done like wise. Their friends in Pennsylvania felt anctious to keep pace with their brethren east and west, and thoroforo determined to meet instate convention in llarrisburg* on the 22d of Feb. Again the thought recurs, how can tho Democrat who still professes attachment for tho Union, refer to that humiliating day in our national history ?—a day which saw Jas. Buchan an, under the coersive influence of men, fiigh in his administration, refuse to al low the soldiers of the Republic to parti cipate in celebrating that day so dear to every true American ! the day tint gave to the world the father of our liberty!— The day, too, that witnessed the Presi dent elect, Mr. Lii.coin, under the pru dent advise of Gen. Scott, take his leave of the Capital of our own State, in the darkness of the evening, to avoid the felonious assault that was meditated upon him by DDemocrat,t t, on his way to Wash ington! What Democrat that is not dead to every speak of political honor, can refer without a blush, to tho 22d of Feb. 1861? Rut to answer the interogatary of the I/'raid. The Democrats of Hutlcr coun ty selected for delegates to said conven tion, three gentlemen who had proved by their successful resistance of tho charm ing countenances, the 'speaking eyes' of many a fair damsel, through many a re curring leap year, that their predelictions in favor of l. nion were not strong enough, at least to disqualify them from being trusted in such «. convention as was soon to assemble at the State capitol! The gentleman arrived iu due time, and regis tered themselves at good Democratic ho tels. When, however, they wished to have rooms assigned them, two of them were shown quarters in another building some distauce from the hotel. Although many were the summer suns that had pass ed over their heads, their native modesty and virtue had suffered but little in their contact with ths outer world; and there fore, when on looking around iu their new quarters, they imagined they saw quite a surplus of lady servants, they at once lie came uneasy, whether for their reputa tion or character we arc unable to report. I'bey bad subsequently called at the hotel where wcwere stopping, and made known their unhappy situation to some of our Rutler county friends. Soon after, on coming in we were informed of their ner vousness. It at once enlisted our sympathy and, after having consulted with our col league, Mr. G., we at once set out iu search of them—extended a share of our room and lodging, and made them our guest while they lemained, which was not long. They at once seemed quite re lieved of their former embarrassments, and in a much better frame of mind to discharge the responsible duties intrusted to their keeping ! At the termination of the first days proceedings one of them (we suppose disgusted with the character of the body) declared that he would with draw, and placing his ticket of admission in our hands, suggested that we might go into the Hall next day and observe the doingsof the convention. Accordingly,in company with his colleague, already men tioned, (whose appearance in height, age, manner of walking and even manner of talking, resembled the present editor of 1 the item fit, Mr. Col!.) Wo were very politely assigned a sent by their senior col league. It'we not much mistaken we were Dot the only out sider who wan ad mitted ton seat inside the llall. It is but just to the gentleman with whom wo wont into the eonventiou, to say that, exhibi ting a prudence rather rare on the occa sion, he did not disturb that body by any "lengthy remarks," but Rat quietly aH thougH contemplating the beauties of naturo from some elevated spot, from which his eyes were charmed by the land scape around him, in early May, with the exception of an occasional variation, when some spouty orator would in the couase of his remarks happen- to get of an excessively vindictive epithet on "Abe. Lincoln,"or an exceedingly tender and af fectionate expression towards the llebel leaders or their cause, on which occasions rising to bis foot—his lungs inflated to their utmost tension—ho would give vent to a burst of cxtetic joy ! V, o are free to admit that we felt some what unplcsent in being in such close proximity to such an unpatriotic assem bly, wo did not remain long however, within the Hall, but quite long onough to form a very unfavorable opinion of the sentiments and doings of tho convention. A ftcr they had adopted a sot of resolu tions, which, though not so bold as those ! of the Democracy of Ohio and New York, still had the same car marks—a motion was made, that a copy be sent to the Gov ernor of each of tho Southern States, to be by him laid before the Legislature of the State ; this motion was passed unani mously. Some one, however,a little more shrewod than his fellows, perceiving that this was exhibiting the cloven foot too plainly, moved to amend by including al. the States—the motion was taken hi he in order and passed unanimously. A third motion, however, that a copy be scut to "Abe Lincoln," was voted down by the most emphatic responce yet heard. One delegate near us, feeling that one vote on the negative of this motion was notcnough repeats, "110 ! a me under," From Army of (Tie Pofomac; Hugua. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, February 2, 1865, All the hospitals in the Field were cleared a day or two since, the inmates being sent to City PoiutGeneral Hospital, where they could reoeive more care and be in better quarters. This cliauge no doubt gave rise to the various rumors of an intended forward movement. A deserter who came iu to-day reports the return to our front of troops recently sent to North Carolina to meet a Union force said to be marching on Weldon. The rebels in front of Petersburg have been very jubilant for a day or twoindul ging in frequent cheering, but on what account is not known here. Col. Ruggles, one of the oldest officers in the army has been assigned to duty as Assistant Adjutrnt Generalat these head quarters. NEW YORK, Feb. 2,—A Fortress Mon roe letter says; According to stories of deserters from the enemy, the damage to the Danville road threateus to become more serious.— Thoy say there were only three weeks' sup plies in Richmond at the time of the ac cident, aud famine is threatened. The Danville road is the only one that carries supplies to Lee's army to any extent, and with its loss the army must very soon suf fer for provisions. The country back of Richmond is filled with teams delivering rations. Kvcu the cavalry have been stripped of their horses to facilitate trans portation. As nil rations that can be brought into the city are needed for the army, the markets aro completely denud. Ed of all provisions, and everything eata ble commands fabulous prices. Unless something can be done soon the people of Richmond will starve. Deserters also report that Leo is togo South himself for the purpose of leading the forces operating against Sherman., aud say Davis orders that General Sherman must be defeated by all means. Piapatcb totlie Pittsburgh Oommerctol, From Ilarrlsltttrg. IIARRISBURO, February 6. SENATE. —Mr. Graham read a petition from the Burgess and Councils of I.aw rencevillc. asking power to levy an addi tional tax of five mills, Also, for a ferry over the Allegheny. Also, from citizens of l'enn, Collins and Wilkins, forincrease of tolls on the Fast Liber'y and l'enn tp, I'lankroad. Also, of Manchester Coun cils, against the annexatson of a part of the borough of McClure township. Also, one from nearly three hundred citizens of the same borough of a like import. Al so, a supplement increasing tolls on the Kast (liberty and l'enn Township Plank Road. Also, authorizing the levying of additional and ari improvement tax in Lnwreneeville. Also, relative to the ser vices of Sheriff's notices on jurors, and a penalty for delinquency of said jurors.— Also, a siiplemcntary act authorizing tho publishing of ordinances of Lawrence vi 11c Councils in Pittsburgh papers. Al se, establishing a ferry over the Allegheny at Lawrenceville. Mr. Bigham, read an act for the hotter management of the Al'egheny County Prison, constituting a Board of Inspectors, appointing a Warden and relieving the Sheriff of the care of prisoners. Mr. Iloge, one establishing a ferry over the Allegheny at Pit Hole. Mr. Bighaui, Incorporating tho G'rty Run Coal Company. Also, authorizing a single judge to hold court for cases below homicides. Al so, authorizing Commissioners to take depositions. HOUSE —The following petitions were presented: By Mr. Glass, against increase of Manchester fare. Also, from Coal Exchange against Miners Association. Mr. Ilerron, against new school district. The following bills were read: Mr. Alleuian, incorporating the Tub ing Transportation Company, to lay pipes anywhere within ten miles of I Oil Cree l '. Mr. MeKee, a supplement to tho | Little Saw Mill Run Railroad. Mr. Glass, incorporating the Cash Insurance Company. Mr. McKee, ncorporating a ferry over the Ohio and Allegheny rivers, in Allegheny county. Mr. Ilerron, for the better man agement of the Allegheny Bridge. Also, incorporating the Girty Run Coal Company. Mr. Quay, incorporating the Brady Coal and Oil Company. Mr. Weizer. taxing ali banks five per cent, on dividens. The following resolutions were passed: Isy Air. Cochran, of Krie,requiring the ConimitUw of Ways and Means to inves tigate all matters relating to oil in beds of rivers, with a view to the protection of State interests. By Mr. Nelson, a resolution returning the thanksof the people to Gov. Curtin for his letter to the President relative to the eoo&eriptkin. Passed unanimously. Adjourned —Mr. Albert I). Richardson, the well known correspondent of the New York Tribune, who had just escaped from the prison at Salisbury, N. C.. will be prepared, after the 11th inst., to deliver a lecture entit'ed 'Twenty Months in Rebel Prisons.' His long experience in Southern prisons, his facility of description, and his well known character as a truthful and candid pian, render his testimony peculiarly valuable. Application for the present may be addressed to C. A. Richardson, 15 Corn hi 11, Boston. —Mr. Prentice, of the Loisville Jour nal, aays that if he "could infer the determination of a people, from all the highest military and civil authorities— from President, Vic. President, mem bers of the Cabinet, Senators, Represent atives, Geuerals " &c.—the rebels whom he saw recently during his Richmond visit, are lasoluteiy bent upon the achieve ments of their independence. Tin citizens of Savannah, and every other captured city were equally bent jn doing a thousand wonderful things, not one <■ 'whifih did th&y aUewjit, _ -->•