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ALLEN WILSON.


GooCuLANp, llth Nov. 1889
Gentl6menl have just received YOUR invitation
to paiiakc ol the dinner to be given Nh. Wise on
the 10Th, III Louist Court House, aud would be
present with particular pleasure, II | could leave
home al the Time. The news hum tho Mouth, CIV
ing earnest OF speedy and CERTAIN dclrctance ili
HE Wings choose) from the feeble aud n,sclicy
Gus administration whrca Gen jackson hcqncaihcd
the American People 9na Hbeh has been 81 success
iul IN II "uk o,subvrnnR the balance OF ronsrltu-
iional POWER and tho best usas,s 81 the Goyrmeni
which he commenced. dlsposes ue la enluy, III
could, an see Others enjoy. sueh festivities as yoa
VIII have on the 10Th. II Is tunloie ed hetc lgt The
power OF tho Government has been hind illpe over.
thrown ~ Ne" ork. notwithstanding the Presidents
tltee months eieciloneerng campaign, aud that thr
Legislature viii be Wig IN both lIa, chcs II this
news be eonhrmed,ihe eventual sss 9TH. " hig
party ~ thu last aud decisive snu-gt ut l54E can
hardly be doubted. The raqilai DIS ssltis Il the
uiiaei q t'ions at BE- ttpHtel r. t.rt# aal IL
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eslereo Of success being ., entirely within their
powers. uuie the Wings 10 deserve and secure it
Virginia, Nafl Carolina, GrafRil and Tennessee
sill upau he urAl casnn. concur Iu the voice OF
NcE Aoik; and II fEesc old Republican States head
At opfosttea aatils possible Tor any admiulstra-
tnn. much less "ue HAT never asscssed public con
6druee, ia withstand their moral and numerical
Strength. fbc laei o Mr. Van Burcns New Yofk
nativity considered. hcr pretious attachment 10 him,
fbe a1uds ui corruption winch 1--we been let loose,
particularly Wlflut Dire Guy. 10 sfeuc hun m1IoIItIcs
add his prafae',d eiceflanrcfing iour during the
past sumner. ail fosttrr constitute her late act OF
resistance 10 the Federal Administration, one OF the
nuSf signal aud glorious examples o history
There scarcely auoihef instance IN our civil con
trsts, OF 50 marked. VII dtGn,d and ndoycndcnl an
instaucrO adherence 10 CONVICTIONS Of ght against
combination 81 motives, which however INSULT
,ient lhry ought 10 be, ne must generally ouuip-
otrnt ia sssying he popular mind, Thur beley
ihC, beg leave TO propose the follow Ing sentiment
The Staie of New York The most powerful
Commonwealth IN the World. but more powerful
aud qlniinns IN the Yitiuuus independence Fl her
sons, ihan IN The extent Of her Empire. the numbers
81 her reputation. OF The amount Of hcr wealth"
" nth many thanks, gentlemen, ier the terms in
Which y"n "elc pleased 10 couch your letter,
remain viii gteat respect
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d IL a. 1T ST OCK or
DRY GOODS and GROCERIES
To BE SOLD.

4 IKE now receiving Mt their Store, BANK
a SQUARE, l. YNCHBURG, a large Slork Of
GOODS. bought within a few weeks past in New
York, under The seseres pressure of the nDoaegmgr
het and after The resi- Of our merchants bad mnL
lheiI purchases. II is almost needless to say that
their Goods were bon 4h AT uinons sacrifices 10 he
sellers, and can ard will be sold al rices that mus,
please those wishing to purchase
For The Information Of the rublic they will gyra
partial enumeration OF the ARTICLES.
Cloths aud Cassmeres, complete assortment ssrt
beautiful colours, and all al cheap prices
Vcstngs and Satrinells, all styles aud qualities,
Kentucky and Gennrock Jeans from % cents ia
81 peryafd,
I-inseys for female servants. plaid and plain at Is
to IS. per yard. 1hcir stock Of the dborc aIice IS
large and ,rarrdntcd cheaper han any IN MARKET
French and German Merlnoes, desirable colours,
Clrcassans, all colours aud qualities, from % cts To
81 per yard,
Bombazetts, black and coleurcd, from 81 to % cts
per yard. good article for childrcn's dresses,
flnnelS white, red, yellow, green and spotted, all
grades from Is. TO the finest,
Silks, good assortment cooured and black.
Galcoes, Il large supply. common, medium and very
fac. from 4 | ID 10 81 | . cts. per yaid,
Laces and Edgings and needle work Capes aud Cob
Iars.
Muslin Goods ofall kinds, to wit, Swiss, Book, Nal,
Jacone and Bishop Lawn,
Hosiery complete assortment for Lad cs, MISSES,
Boys and Children. all kinds,
Ribbons, Gloves, Belts, &c. &c.
DOMESTIC COTTON CO3Ds.
We have an unusually large supply OF cheap
Goods in the above line, 10 wit
Brown ShntIngs from | ID To Cd per yard,
Brown and bcachcd Shcetug 5 aud 81
Bleaohcd Shlitngs, all prices, widths sSdq1A.
ltrs,
Brown and Bleached jeans al % per wand
Canton FLANNEL, some superior,
Plan. Counterpane Checks, Apron do, and CHECKS
FOR Dresses.
HATS SHOES, BONNETS, &c. &c.
Oar assortment in the above branches is complete
and great bargains may be lad, pattitu lnb III
GROCERIES.
We lave on hand Sugar, Coffee, Tea, LoalSa
gar, Sa, Nails, &e. &c.
Hso"n Sugar AT Cd, ID.
Coffee AT Cd. per lib.
Loaf Sugar AT l.. per III.
Ia conclusion, we will merely say 10 our lirp5
and customers that hat their interest ma, be po
mated by calling and viewing stock before pun
chasing elsewhere. J. pURVlS & DUFFEL.
Nov. iliw
NEW MUSIC, ANNALS for 1910, Ac.
M f have Just received supply of New and fash
w lonabe Music,
.f.I.vT.ILS for 1910.
The Gait, spendidly hnisIed,
The Token,
The Poets Of America,
The Religious Souvenir Edited by Nh Sisonmey,,
Flora's Dictionary.
London and American Albums,
fabricated Prayer Books,
Family aud Pocket Bibles,
Hymn Books,
Paper hanging and Bordering,
Large Maps of The l.. States,
Travellers Guides through the h. States,
AlmanackS ion 1910, &c. Nc.
PAYNE & GREGORY
Nov Il wiwn
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MONEY MARKErIN ENGLND.

HE same dull uniformity which we have had
occasion 10 observe tur long Umc pts continue
IN ihc mercantile market, England. aud although
all parties are slaitcucd for the want OF money.
still there are no StoppagcS oil moment. pressure
Is still looked iot IN The course of next month which
is always more than ordinarily dull, aud hence
what with the present heavlncSs aud what Mi,h fu-
tnfc prospects, every thing Is in very low coui-
ton.
The ded Of lht Bank dillingham; on Paris. hal
been exhausted, and Der Of the House
ot Earrings had been despatched to that city sor the
purpose 81 making tuuhCr arrangements with the
club OF bankers, who, according to letters from Pa
rs, had opened thC original credits. 1t is not said
whether these arrangements refer only to proon-
CATION OF the itst credit, OF whether is proposed
TO extend II TO iopI ml1uu5, as 10 ensure to the
Banh the continued conuol II foreign exchanges
The rate OF interest had not hcea reduced by The
bdnk of Ensland but ton scvctnl days plor 10 tlsc
sailing ot he Queen, money had bcrpmo dcci led
~ more plentiful ow ot doors, aud MAS procured on
easier tc1ms aud bad been obtained At pccs
ranging itom lke to ten pes coat, on Which some
lpiee months plesous' II WAS Impossible 10 obtain
II Al less i.ian twenty pei cent,
he ads@cs previously fccoWci al the state Of tic
crops IA England, ale fully rophim,d Ihr qudull-
- Is almost tp astDge one. bat til, quaiy Is mic
mo- Ia SOM II tie trry nouhctu touniles = rafts
81 t1f otops "as sill out Owing io Tn iuf,np, qttl-
''y.el The wheat. il VS. thought pti,es Mould net
range sufficiently hugh TO open The prs.
Il ""idl appear ~ Tie ACCOUNTS hon llu'ant
thai the loan contract between the Inutl State
Bdnb aud the house ol Hope X 70. whnh -
broken I'll b> tht hlshoHof q The Lil!s ii Pun ia
jonf To b. renewed
J. .ie Continental aems then IS uath,n. II ulal-
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'ante. No changes had taken place IN The Turkish
IN the Eaql The Brii-h afmlsshld trinm. bed s,e1
i'o'st Mohammed. Tie var between Russia aud
''sassia sill coniinnedfhe Rns-tlns slosly push
ing theIr advances 1t immense sacrifices Of human
lite
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~ q NJ IT TTT-IFf
JOHN II. PLEASAN s,
FnrprnicNsnubo, Nov II. 1889.

FnrprmcRsguRG, Nov. II. 1880.
Gentlemen: Your favor Of the;}0tll ut.. iuyiiit Z
me 10 Public Dinner, 10 be ggenat Louisa Coan
House. The 10th instant, TO The Hon. Henry a.
Wise, VAS received few days since.
thank YOU Ion the honor oonferedupon me, and
regret dat circumstances compel me 10 decline the
Iuytfatiou.
ahc tie Liberty of anncxng sentiment, which
please have Tie goodness 10 offer in my name
remain, gentlemen, with respect aud esteem,
NuGI obrdicnf srrYaot.
WM. BLACKBOARD.
TIE 1fccHt ticeton in NtW lork-3o the Wings
Of 80 What lhc Battle oi Trenton was 10 { Wings
Of 's6-a bnlIau victory, and tic rressge oil ultl-
mate success.
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NKIIN IlAIL, Nov. T, 1853.
Gcntlemcu-l duly received yuur lcitcf inviting
ne Ia paflahc oi Il public dinner 10 be gwen TO the
lion. Henry \. Wise, Al Louisa Count House, rs
NAH of aprtobalirn al the manly aud patriotic
stand Ilkcn 10y that gentleman against Executive
dicaton. fcgtet much thai will not be in my
power 10 leave home before The FIRST Monday in
December, aud then with very great Inconvenience.
\ ouf guest. Ia my cSlimaion deserves well of his
county Ion his able aud manly stand against dicia-
lion and misrur. No one more beauty approves OF
the course of Henry A. Wise dian | do. Thennh
unable 10 be face 10 face with yum guest, and thar
portion ct my Why friends who will parlake at the
festive board be assured am with YOU IN feeling
and Sentlment. thank YOU for Tie polite manner ia
which have been noticed. | subscribe IN, sslf Your
friend aud hu bic servant,
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am. &c.
w NJ. :. ARCHER

Oor Term Tor the Presidency The only euaians
~. of an administration uf the Goycrnmcu, a. the
People. including all Parties; and not ior the PIE
s,isni aud his Parry
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un~asbed stockings through them. and
without vest crs,at. The Times SAYS " ills
i prospects once. brighter Than those of any
lhef young man IN town, bot the VIPER Intern
Persnee, has fastened uptL him. and his blood Is
poisoned with It's sting. Ills parents would have
done zny thing Tor hun, beng abandanIy able, but
now II Is loo late His blois the police re-
cords and there his history Is IN psrl written"
Great Bargains in Lani.-The hard times in
! Mississippi, have oco ssoned The sacrifice Of Large
Quantities Of valuable property. The editor of The
] Raymond Times says, that good plantations. with
every improvement end convenience. such as houses
gins and negro cabins. have often been sold al from
two TO five dollais per acre. In Madison county
some superior plantations have been sacrificed III
the same way. IL might be well enough 10 call the
attention of emigrans from old STATES 10 these bar
gains. Numbers of families are moving TO io,td I'M
imported laods beyond The Mississippi. because they
to be Obtained at the Government price Of 81 25
per acre when the very best OF lands Mississippi,
under high state Of improy. ment aud cultivation.
may be had for song.
A man named Neil Fluid, in company with two
others while IN State Of inioxieatlnn went INFO the
Office Of Nessrs. ID. S. Gregory Il Co. in Charles
ton, s. C.. on The 23d ult and created a consdera-
BILE noise and rloi. Mr.. VIM. e. Gatew ood tbs
Agent, ordered them our. but they refused to 60.
lie then took hold OF Of them by The collar and
showed hun out, but on letting go his hold he
rushed back and one Of them struck at him Mr.
q. then seized wooden bar, and told them to leave
the premises-ihey both advanced upon hun and
he ordered them TO keep oh--one OF them made
blew at HIM. when Mr.. G.. struck him with the bar
the left side Of the head, aud fractured his skull
Of which wound he died Friday last A jury OF
inquest was held OF the body, who brought IN
dict that the deceased came 10 his death from
blow Inflicted by Mr.. Gatewood in self defence.
There is squash at the Horticultural Rooms,
Boston, says the Times, weighing only one hundred
and fifty pounds.
Land Sales IN Jo,oa.-The sales Of public lands in
Iowa, advertised for The month of November, are
postponed 10 March
The tops of the mountains in the neie hboihood OF
Rutland, lVi.) were covered with snow Saturday
week.
The brig New Grenada, at New York. from Gar
ihagena. brings Sl2,63l in specie.
Jude Bueis agricultural newspaper called the
"Cultivater" published in Albany, has cmcula-
ton of 10000 copies. This shows the interest
which is cherished in agricultural pursuits among
the farmers Of the North.
DaeL-The New Orleans Bulletin OF the oah ult.
says "General francois Gaiennie fell in duel on
the 18Th instant, Natchnoches. His amago-
MIST was General Bossier. The combaianis fought
wiih rifles, at forty PAGES The first fire proved IA
tai. The cause Of the quarrel is not ascertained.-
1t gives us pain to record such outrages against hu
man'iy and the law especially when committed by
citizens OF high standing and character in the state.
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GREATFIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.

The Philadelphia L. s. Gazeue Of oei. 5 says -
=. About O'Clock last evening flames burst with
great fury from tie warehouse on the wharf below
Chesuut street. occupied by Messrs George Merritt.
u. w. Prese II. and Thomas J. Slfonp. Tie wind
being fresh from the north east, the flames spread
with exceeding fsridhy 10 The contrary direction.
The fire Is still tsging with great fury and, at the
time OF going press, e o'ciock) the buildings on
the upper side Of Front suect burning frrcely
The premises burnt aud burning are ~ The
very heart 81 commerce, aud The probable loss /.
eonieeturcd from TO tvo millions OF dollars -
The Herald sa,s -. MOI less than hlieen Of the
most extensive wholesale houses totally destro,
ed.
The following appear he the principal sufferers
ID. NJ. Prescott. Shsber q Bunting. Ncsln n ALI
home, VIM. J. Sioup. John Mckee, Andrew Jones
a Brothers. ihe Iron Ware iIphse Company John
Nee DC. II Is impossible at this time. 10 form az,
thing iAe correct estimate Of The damage sus
tanned.
y. ;. Three o'oloek.-Tho FIRE is sliil raging and
within the last hour has spread 10 such alarming
extern thai the pfesen time not less than Is houses
haze been laid ~ One million Il doil.ts will
not cover the Ioss slfssdy sustained.
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CoIusnis. TES> Sept. %.
BANK ROBBERY

With pain We Announce the fsei. that the BRAscn
BAsk TISNKssEE 20 this place robbed las
nght Of befseen So, 600 and 100000. The robbie,
entered the outer door with false ley and finding
the hey OF the Safe, winch had been deposited IN
private place ~ the banking room, succeeded IN
Pening aud taking from II the money. The cashier
ef esefy thug safe The Bank at O'Clock. Many
circumstances conspre 10 confirm the opinion that
the mseresni bad familiar ledge Of the Bank.
but suspicion believe has YET attached itself 10
no particular quarter. At what Time Of the night
the robbery took place, is not known. The mo-
ney stolen consists believe Of bills all the Ten
pessee Banks. the Bank OF the United States, and
some oil the AlsbtU,a and Mississippi Banks.
This -, We blush to add. The second bank robbery
which has taken place IN Columbia within the last
few years. We trust that every possible elliott will
be made 10 Fret out the villain villains.
a. Since the above was ~ type the Cashier of
the Bahk has offered $4,000 re~afd-one half FOR the
apprehension OF the thief thieves, and tile other
hall Tor the recovery u the money.
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TO PARENTS.

X INGS EVIL OR SCOFULA. In the use
IN OF the VIRGINIA SAMPSON or 81 600
premium Vegetable for this disease, the patient
should live on low diet and do nothing that will IA
ligue him, apply two poulices day made Of Tur-
nlps, by boiling thu m IN they are hall done in wa
Ter. and then boil them perfectly done in milk. and
keep The poullice to the swelling sore. The pou-
hce beipg quite soft. When iurnips cant be had a
poutce OF Parsnips, Carrots or Rose leaves may be
used. If the sores run wash them twice in the day
with mild soap, tCasteeD throw in small potion
OF Red Oak bark with the Sampson, This has never
failed. For sale by Howell DAVIES, Ag't.
Sept 26 "a if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-10
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.

Ex-Parson Fisk, of Portsmouth, Virginia, has
taken the field against Col. johnson as next Vice
President; although he says "there Is probably no
one individual IN The United States who has travelled
over more miles and written over more quires of pa
per and him in obtaining the nomination OF The
Baltimore Convention" four years ago than him.
sell. The ex-Parson says, Under no possible cir.
cnmstances can Col Johnson ever again receive our
support directly or indirectly, for any office what
ever still less that of Vice President of The United
states. And the reason given, for this "highiy i'm
poftant determination is that the said Col. Johnson
and MS nephew and confidential political adviser,
Senator Sewer of Arkansas, prevented last winter
igIu investigation nts the affair, Of the Banks nj
'he District Of Columbia, because if it had been
made those two gentlemen and various o,be, mem.
oefs oil Congress, "woud have been placed in an
awh"afd dilemma" In short, says the ex.Parsop.
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cd Moniex has h,d claim FOR the four children
as hrs property sndihe District Auern~y has filed
mixed claim aud libel. fret. behalf 81 the United
States. 1t tic Instance the spaoi.h Minister. for
the restoration of the Affc ms 10 tho SPasisrds
and secondly IN behalf OF the [ ni,sd States. claim
ing thst they are free persons. wfonefuly brought
,ata th,s county. aud ought be returned 10 Their
native ls1I.
These hbcls and claims I'LL be tried at the adj
ioatned d strict Court on the third Tuesday IN
November. at Hartford. Mean me the pr,seben
will be removed TO New Haven. and kept in a large
house IN the snbuibs. under the oatc OF the marshal
who = authorized tn suppl, them with suffeisn,
food. clothing and medical and. the expense the
UniieJ States.
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From he Hsiisbsrg Ttdn,eripi
POST NOTES.

Ia common With most other similar institutions.
the two Banks 1T Wheeling. We understand. have
co arnenced issuing Post Notes. The Object Is 10
prevent a run upon them BY The Banks aud brokers
af Prtsburg and other places, add thus 10 enable
Them to afford accommodations 10 their customers.
which otherwise. in consequence Of tie shoye
the derangcd state oifhe currency. and want Of pub
isc confidence, they would be compelled 10 Withhold.
These b. nks. we understand are each provided with
a suficis Mt supply Of specie. sud both IN sound
and good condition. and have only adopted the pre-
sent policy Temporarily. measure Of self pfotec
iiou 10 prevent drain Of Their precious metals. As
10 the CORRECTNESS. or wisdom OF their course. DOT
being skilled in the arts OF finance cannot Judge
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DOMESTIC 1NTELLlGENCE.
NV oRk. Oct. ,

rusRrrer OF VmsINIA-The currency "a
Rchmond and The sea bnstd towns CONSISTS almost
entirely OF the ui the inaccessible branches
When bank hfokef sends drafts on checks ior
collection TO Rich nond. he 70 paid IN notes OF the
Lynebburg. Baehsnsn. Charleston. hsna~hs' o.
Dsn,,IIe branches II he asks for Northern funds.
he Is refused al any prioe and for specie, he IS
told he may travel on horseback over the mountains
and Collect /. As well as he can.
To consequences Of tbs. the brokers here decline
purchasing vreibia funds At les. discount Than 5
,,rv cent, esceni The notes Of the banks payable al
N,ook. Petefshute. Richmond aud frederick sburE.
which are almost entirely Withdrawn from eireua-
lion. jour. Com.
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Farmers Register,
RICHMOND, October :

RICHMOND, October ).
We have heard with pleasure thai several students
have already arrived with the intention Of attepdine
Medical Lectures in our institution, although the
exercises Of the College do commence until the
~is' OF the month Compiler.
An interesting aud successful operation for con.
genital cataract was performed by Professor Warner
AZ inc Inhrmary oiibe Medical College, on Thurs
gay The patient was coofed girl Of some Is
years age, entirely blind. The Cataract was re-
movea oy depression, and sight was immediately re.
stored. There were present several members Of the
Faculty OF the College. and afew students, who
nave already arrived, 10 enter the College, al the
opening Of the ensuing session, the 90 ,ns,an,
IN
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FRon LIBERIa.-We have intelligence from Ii.
IBERIA TO The ith OF July inclusive. At thai period
The colony was III prosperous condition. A letter
from our esteemed friend the Rev. John Seys super.
intendani OF The Methodist mission, dated Monro.
VIA July It'll, contains the following gratifying IN
elligence:
Il am happy to inform you OF our coniin ed he
and OF our unexlnpled IN the blessed cause
IN which we are engaged. A very gracious work
has recently broken ou among the natives at He'd
dlngton aud no less than thirty six poor peri,hne
heahens have embraced the religion of Our Lord
Jesus Christ, aud profess to have experienced the
forgiveness Of sns through faith in his blood. |
have been out among them. and bcheld the glorious
scene with tndescribable emoIlons.-Brother Brown
Is very jealous aud faithful, and our prospects are
most ent ouragng. leave Monrovis agian to-mor-
70. to spend few days on that STATEN as the good
work Is still going on.
The hing has been converted to God and seems
determInedio exert all his influence to spread the
gospel among his counrymen. ! am, &c.
j. Sgrs."
up, S.-The slnp Emperor has been wrecked on
the coast ere" all saved, but the vessel aud cargo
total loss is"
Ne,o York Com. ddr.
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lous hcpes, ani whose disappointed social cling
and defeated ionsines Tor The usual liberty of soung
somss otrsef, fank. found sulieieni reeompense
IN lavish indulgence ~ all other respects. when
sfprosshed by lover, Il was but natural that she
should give ear 10 lts honorable solicitations She
DID 500 secret attachment and . efsndestipe mar
rage we're the consequences.
The truth cam. ufon Wood like fhundersiroke.
All his vsia precautions ard foolish defeat
cd. The cherished hopes OF yesp-ibe bright
pietnIes OF his imag ibaiiop--the very ann and oh
Jeris OF ms existence, we're swept away blow
The biighting disappointment made him forgeiiui
OF all other ieshs probsby felt ia the midst OF tbs
hurricane Of passion. Il lac had nothing lefl hope
Tor. and inmolaisj himself and his dzug her at q
blow nslrsd Of obe,ing The dictates Of reason. which
would prompt men 4 better balanced intellect. to
make The best OF what had occurred.-IIe doubtless
thought, so Tar as he capable uf thinking that IL
we're better that his daughter should perish b, his
own hand Than live the wife Of the man whom she
had made her husband.-The personal objections
which lac seemed to hsfbor, hethsr justly or unjust
" We eaono, say, contributed 10 his plreozy. To
What extent all this be regarded as Madness
- LETT 10 nicer easufsts 10 determine.
This melancholy picture shews What fearful evils
may no" IRON the excess Of feeling which under
due regulation - IN general beneficial IN its effects.
- 10 advance ia the social scale is desire which Is
the guardian OF character and the promoter Of many
virtues, but when II becomes morbid and engfoss
ing IN ITS nature, as 1t was ~ the ease of Wood
"henn narrows all aff.oiioas-sii impulses,
aud all our hopes TO single point, operating upon in
disldusis Of uncomfortable passions and a Compare
uvey feeble intellect. II may cause crimes ter
The as those ever perpeirated in the tragic field VI
a more WIDE sweeping ambition.