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The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Tanning.

THE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to in
form the citizens of Jefferson and adjacent
counties, that he has employed superior
Tanner for the purpose ofkeeping in opera
ZION the Tan Yard formerly owned by James
Stuart, situated near the town Of Fayette,
where he will keep constantly on hand, all
Kinds of LEATHER, such as
GINBANDS, HARNESS, Birdie
UPPER SOLE
KID and CALF SKINS
DEER and SHEEP SKINS.
Hides will be received in exchange for
Leather or Shoes, at cash prices. Gin
Bands and Negro Shoes will be made to OF
der.
THOMAS H. STUART.
November 80, 1888. 80
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.
March IS, 1889

4
4 LII persons are hereby warned not to
N trade for the following, notes, given
by the undersigned to William Harper, all
of which notes are in favor and endorsed by
Ebenezer Miller-several notes dated the
list January 1886 and payable the lst Jam
gary 1899, amounting to twenty two hun
dred and eighty FIVE 10 100 dollars-sever-
al other notes, same date and payable the
LIST january 1910 amounting to twenty two
hundred and eighty FIVE 79l00 dollars
several other notes, same date and payable
the 1st January 184l, amounting to twenty
two hundred and eighty five 79-1OO dellars
several other notes same date, payable
the lst January 1912, amounting to twenty
twho hundred and eighty. Eve 20 100 dollars
the consideration, for which said notes
were given, having failod.
JOHN McCRORY.
Dec. IS, 344ts.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.

4 Ii persons are cautioned against trad
a ing for note drawn by Thomas A
Compton and r.. B. Rickets in favor Of ]
G.. johnson, for the sum Of $1,000, dated
the 18th of March, 1886, and payable the
LIST Of March, 1888, as the said note is the
property Of Mr.. George Lake, and was
handed to me for collectaon, and has been
lost or mislaid. d. CAMPBELL.
Rodney, Goth January, 1899
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
5000 Reward.

EFT the plantation Of the subscriber
q on Sunday night the Goth Of January.
= negro girl aged about % years, Of ligh,
black color, about feet high, very small
waist, wears her hair very long--she wore
AWAY red check dress and blue check a
prom and took with her brown silk dress,
and white muslin dress. Said girl is a
good seamstress and house servant, and is
quite intelligent--she left in company with
Der husband, q man belonging to r. G. Da-
Ris--he is about feet 6 or 4 inches high,
aim made, black color, 35 or 40 years Of
I1ge, has scar below one Of his cheeks, and
somewhat grey. As believe that said
irl was stolen or persuaded off for the pur-
bose Of inducing me to trade her, will give
he $50 reward for her if confined in any
Eail out ofthe state, or 20 dollars if confined
n any Jail in the state so that get her a.
gain.
] will give 200 Dollars for the apprehen-
flon and prosecution to conviction of any
white person engaged in either stealing or
nrboring said girl, and any information,that
xill lead to the apprehension of said slave,
|yill be literally rewarded.
;IlAMDEN J. Mickey.
Fayette Jefferson Co. {Mi.) Feb II 1889
The Natchez Free Trader, Wing Alex
hndria La, Bulletin N. Orleans, and Ban
her Nashville, Ten. will insert three times
and forward accounts. 4l-3t
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
For Sale or Rent.

II WILL either. sell, or rent for the pres
= ent year, my Plantation, lying four
and half miles from Rodney. There are
two hundred and fifty acres in cultivation,
with good Mill and Gin, Dwelling House,
Negro Cabins, Stables, and good range for
Stock. Apply to me on the place, or in my
absence, to Mr.. John G. James, of Rodney.
JOHN D.. JAMES.
February Is, 1889 4Otf
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
n otice

IN o tic e.
HIHE undersigned is agent for the follow
ing works: Ladies Companion, New
York City; New Yorker, do. do; Ladies
Book, Philadelphia, Pa; Saturday Courier,
do. do; Saturday News, do. do; American
Museum. Baltimore, Nd. Pearl and Galaxy,
Boston, Mass.
Godey's Uniform Edition Of the following
publications: Walter SCOTS Novels, with a
pc trait only $40, Lady Blessiagton's do. do.
So; complete work Of Miss L. E. Landon,
So; Bulwer's do. So; Marryatt's do. So;
Pickwick Papers, Containing nearly SO il
Illustrations and portraits,) So.
A. MARSCHALK.
Locust street. between Commerce and
Union, Natchez, Mississippi.
He will also receive subscription for any
Northern papers.
January, IL. 37-4t
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.

AT THE March term of the Probate
Court of Jefferson county next ensll.
ing, / will present my final account of the
administration of the estate of Samuel Robb
deceased, also Of the guardianship Of Sam
uel N. Rob5, for settlement g. allowance,
al which time | will resign my. Letters of
Administration s. s. Guardianship.
ALEX. MONTGOMERY.
Feb. 6 1889. So
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Lost Note.

7 OST about three months since, note
: drawn by Jeremiah Watson for los,
in favor of the undersigned, dated the Goth
of May. 1888, and payable four months al.
ter date.
Said note is belieued to be entirely lost
but if any person should have found it, they
will please return it to me Immediately, as
shall make application for its renewal and
payment JAMES MCDONALD.
January. Is, 1889
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
To Planters.

~ " OVERSEER Of long experience,
81 wants situation on place Than will
justify good wages. He has been brought
up 10 the business Of Cotton planiing in
Mississippi, and can give the best recon-
mendatons as planter and manager. For
reference apply 70 Alexander Mcleod, a
Rodney.
dec $40 w. w. SIILLINGS. !
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
II otic e..
OFAbMINZSTRA?EON.

II ETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
- having been granted ia The und6rsign-
ed by the Honorable the Prabafo Court Of
Jefferson County ,atthe August Term, 1888,
on the estate Of William Fauver, late of said
Jefferson County, deceased. All persons
having claims against said estate, are re
quired to present and exhibit the same to
the undersigned sduly authenticated accord.
ing law within the time limited by law,
or the Same will be barred And ell per
sons indebted to said estate viii please make
immediate payment.
JANEM. FAUVER,
- Administrative Of the Esfate Of
William Fauver, deceased
sept Is emo
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
We W GOODS.

TIME subscribers have Just received a
Il NEW LOT OF GOODS, consisting
in part Of fine Bed and Negro Blankets,
Russell and Calf Brogans, Calf Boots, Low.
ellis, Domestics, &c &c. all Of which they
are disposed to sell low for cash, or the usu-
al credit topunctual customers. -
GRIFFING & CAROTHERS.
P.S Storing and Shipping cotton care
fully attended to by G. &C.
oct 10
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Stare OF M1ssissrrl,l
Jefferson County.
Benjamin Campbell)

Jettefoon County.
Benjamin Campbell ). -
Jeremiah Watson
4 N Attachment for the sum Of $500 90,
~ issued out Of the Office of John A,
Watkins, Justice Of the Peace in and foz
said county.
The Attachment in this case having been
returned duly executed, and the defendant
failing to replevy the property attached, and
give special bail herein-Notice Is hereby
given, that unless tie said defendant do ap-
pear here on or before the first day Of the
next June Term of the Circuit Couu afore-
said, give special bail and plead herein,
judgment final by default, will be rendered
against him, and the estate attached be
sold.
- Given under my hand and seal
Q Iof said Court, this 18th day d
JMarch, 1889.
JAS. ]. COLLIER, Cpk
WILcox, Atty for Plaintiff
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Groceries.

lust received on Consignment, choice
- lot of GROCERIES, such as Sugar
Coffee, Salt, &c. which we will sell at re
duced prices for cash.
MURRAY g. GARNETT.
March 9, 1889. 43- Cts
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.

IS THE undersigned has sold his entire in
terest in the Produce Store at Rodney to
David Bone. The honse will hereafter be
conducted by D. g. s.. Bone,--who are
charged with the settlement of all the notes
and accounts &C the late firm of Bone & Nc
Ginlex. JOHN MCKINLEY.
January 90, 1889
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Just Received

EDER steam boat Persian, large assert
ment of Produce, viz.
so bbls. FLOUR;
80 6 WHISKEY: ss.s
20 kegs BUCK WHEAT FLOUR;
90 half kegs " g
! 900 lbs. DRIED BEEF;
90 doz. BROOMS;
% SLEEVES;
( 10 bbls. CRACKERS;
10 g. PILOT BREAD;
80 doz. SPINNING WHEELS,
Is large assortment Of TIN WARE, Tos
lle low forC Gosh BY
D. g. J. s. BONE. !.
February ], 1899 =
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
For Sale.

{, A TRACT OF LAND, situated foul
~ miles below Rodney Miss, fronting
the river, containing about 1888 acres-l2O
cleared and fit for cultivation-with cabins
for 80 slaves Mill-Corn and Fodder
for months. For terms, enquire Of the
subscriber at Rodney,
LEVI G. HARRIS, Agent.
Rodney, Miss. Jan. 8, 1889.
N. B. The Natchez Free Trader will
give the above two insertions, and forward
the account to this office. 354t
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
In Chancery.
Grafton Baker, ct al. compartments


KKTHEREAS the complainants in chan
w Gerry in the above stated case, have
Obtained respectively against the said de-
PENDANTS, Nathaniel Wilson, James Allison
and Alexander II. Wilson, and against the
firm Of Wilson &, Allison, composed Of the
said Nathaniel Wilson and James Allison
Injunctions, restraining them from collect
ing or receiving debts, or sums Of money,
due or to become due TO them or either Of
them, individually, orto the said firm of
Wilson g. Allison; and whereas the Honor
able Edward Turner, Chancellor of the state
Of Mississippi, hath appointed the under
signed, collector and receiver in ths above
case, TO collect and receive all debts, or
sums of money due or to become due to the
above defendants or either of them: and
whereas the undersigned has given bond
and security according to law, and the or
der Of said Chancellor.
Therefore all persons indebted to the said
defendants or either Of them, or to said firm,
are hereby notified that they must make
payment to the undersigned, and no other,
as he alone is authorizedto collect and re-
celve any such debts or sums of money as
aforesaid.
JNO. A. WATKINS, Receiver.
Feb. Is, 1899. 40
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Commission.

TORWAKU1NG AND AGENCY.
AN now prepared to forward Cotton to
New Orleans, Liverpool, Or any Of the
: Ihnru ports, and will make liberal adyan-
81 shipments, made to eitheroftheabove
6s7aints, &c. Begging and Rope will be
# he'd to all those who may feel Disposed
9 i've me their business.
JNO. A. WATKINS.
Kidney, Oct. IL, 1898. 6t-27
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20

A Card.
III HAVE bought Mr.. Thos. A. Comp
toms interest in the Stock of Goods
owned by him and myself, under the firm
81 COMPTON g. KICKS, and will con.
Einue busines at the same stand, where !
should be pleased to have my friends, and
he public generally call and examine my
assortment before making their purchases,
lid trnst by unremitting exertions to give
entire satisss ction, to merit and receive
Liberal share of pauoaaae.
.JNC. G. KICKS.
Rodney Feb. 1889. @
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
J . ferson College,
WASHINGTON MISSISSIPPI.

lib 11agcA. 1850.
TIME additional bu;dines fur his Insai-
tuition being DOW comPlese, the Calllgs
will be roady or the reeeftioa q ssndeals
on the third Monday Of March inst. =
FACULTY.
The Rev. Charles w. HaekIsy, Rsesi-
dent-PrOfessor of Nosal an1 InSollssonal
Philosophy, Bellies Lsasres, &c.
The Rev. A. Ssepheas, Psufsssns a An
cient Languages.
Doctor Leonard d. Gale, Pu6essps e
Natural 4 ExPerimensai Philosophy, Chsa
istEy and Mineralogy-
Jacob Ammen, Professor of Masheussics
and Civil Engineering, and Supssiusend.ns
| Of the Military Departuent.
Seth Eastman. Professor Of Tvpner,pAv.
Drawing, Painting T. Litkoevap6y.
}. A. /. MidderhOh, Processes a Modern
Languages.
Mr.. William Whielden. Assistant Tusos
IN the Preparatory Department !.
Mr.. John w. Langssaf has been elected
Steward Of the college, He and ~ wife
are experienced boarding house keepers, &.
have been highly recommended for ihe am
Pse ana neat style o. their table, and tur
attention to their boasdess IN beahh ana
sickness.
Parents and Guardians Of Yoush Who nav
be sent to this Institution, may feel coa63see
that their children and wards whilst NJ,
the instruction Of the present Faculty, muss
rapidly advance in moral and Intellectual
attainments; and that by the Steward, ncss
Of their real wants or eomIorss will b over-
looked or neglected
TERMS of T6stston.
For Students in the College proper, per
session, of Eve months, .SaS
For Students in the Preparatory Depan
ment, per session, - SIS
There will be no extra charges except
the matriculation & graduating fees. .
Beard, &c.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.

IT HAVE just received, and am now o.
pening FRESH SUPPLY Of
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
HARDWARE T. CUTLERY,
BOOTS f. SHOES
HATS, SADDLERY,
GROCERIES &c. de-,
Which in addition to former stock, will
lender my assortment complete.
JNO. G. KICKS.
Rodney Feb. l, 1889.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
~ 0tice.

= O1Sce.
* g. DALHGREEN y CO. having
~. been appointed Agents for the for
lowing Houses: ! e
Mesrs. WnDHs, PicKraseILx & Col
Muan e CO. Liverpool.
1 h'sz: 3 u = Co. New York
Are now fully prepared to make liberal
ADVANCED, md Will nltend 70 The shipment
AZ I'll Cctfeno consigned d eilher 81 ne
sboyo Hoasoef - delivered - either lie
vicksb0rg, Wansnkon, Grand Gull. e
e1ther g - Cotton Psossesin this city.
Nafchez, Nov B
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
JEFFERSON COUNTY. (

JEFFERSON OOUNTY.
Is Circuit Court.
William Newbaker)
u N Attachment for the sum Of 1857 IL,
issued out Of the Office of John A. Wat
kins, Justice of the Peace in and for said
county.
The Attachment in this case having been
returned duly executed, and the defendant
failing to replevy the property attached,
and give special bail herein-Notice is
hereby given, that unless the said defendant
do appear here on or before the first day of
the next June Term Of the Circuit Court
aforesaid, give special bail::and plead here
in, judgment final by default, will be rem.
dered against him, and the estate attached
be sold.
N Given under my hand and
g seal of said Court, this llth day
1of March, A. d. 1899.
JAS. J. COLLIER, CTk
Wilcox, Atty for Plaintiffs
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Negroes for Sale.

u IUST received and for sale BY
the subscriber, ut Vidalia, op
AK posite Natcllez, seventy-6ve Virgil
w MIA and Maryland Negroes-a'
N mong which are field hands, di.
= : ming room servants, washer wo
men, cooks, ironers, and firstrate race ri
der.
THOMAS WILLIAMS.
December Is, 1888
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Caution.

Caution.
All persons..are hereby cautioned not
ALL to trade for note drawn by the
undersigned, in favor ofone J. U. EVANS.
dated January 18th 1889, payable on the
LIST Of January 1910, for one hundred and
fifty dollars; the consideration for which this
note was given, has entirely failed. l will
moi pay the same unless compelled by law
r. w. WORTHINGTON.
March 4, 1889
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
Notice.

NOClCc.
SSTRAYED or stolen from
M othe subscriber, when resi-
E~~ ~ ding in the vicinity of Rodney,
QN on the 24th day of December
last, a bay horse, about Is hands
high, between FIVE and seven years old,
having..a long tail, and flowing name, trots
well and PAGES little. Also, bright
sorrel mare, ID or Is hands high, 5 or 6
years old--paces tolerbly well; l think she
has three white feet, but not positively
certain. They both were missing at the
same time, and it is more than probable that
they continued together until taken up.--
A liberal reward will be given for their
delivery at my place, near Fauvers old
stand, Jefferson county, or for such infor-
nation as may lead to their recovery.
JOSHUA J. GALTNEY.
March IS, 1889 no 34-jt
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
STATE OF MIssIssIPPI,)
Jefferson County. !

George NJ. Graves
James e. Flowers
A N Attachment for the sum Of $215 90,
a issued out of the Office of John T. Voc.
a Justice of the Peace in and for said
county.
The Attachment in this case having been
returned duly executed, and the defendant
failing to replevy the property attached, and
give special bail herein-Notice is hereby
given, that unless the said defendant do APP
pear here on or before the. first day of the
next June Term Of the Circuit Court afore-
said, give special bail and plead herein,
judgment final by default, will be rendered
against him, and the estate attached be
sold.
- Given under my hand and seal
G. |of said Court, this 18th day Of
SS JMarch, 1889.
JAS. J. COLLIER, Crk
Wilcox, Atty for Plaintiff.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20

Jefienoa Conasy.
PERSONALLY appeared befoss he
undersigned Justice Of the peace IN
and for said county. Alva Farnsvorsh, vbo
being duly sworn, deposeth AID saifh that n
has lost or mislald note Of William Tbzn-
er, decd. in favour Of Fauver & Farns-
worth, amounting to twenty dollars, do lst
January, 1885, and that do sai1 naee has
never been paid, a. asy saais1kceion seesiv-
ed for the same, 70 the bess q hahpvlsags
and belief
ALvA FARNSWOkTB.
Sworn to and subscribed bsfoes - a.
18th day Of January, 1880
JNO- T. ZOE, y.P.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
A CARD.

TIME undersigned have associated them
selves under the firm of MURRAY e.
GARNETT, for the purpose of transacting
the Mercantile Business in this place.
They have purchased the entire stock OF
Goods of Conrad Knight, which with an
additional supply Of seasonable goods order
ed from the East, will render their stock
complete. They respectfully solicita share
of the patronage Of their friends and the
public generally.
EDWARD B. MURRAY,
THOMAS w. GARRETT.
March 8, 1899. 43-l2ts
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20
New Goods.

. g. J. s. BONE, have just recciv-
ed and will sell low for CASH,
goo PAIR MEMS russell BRO
CANS,
100 g FINE SEAL BOOTS
100 BROGANS
100 g MOROCCO AND CALF
PUMPS
100 6 FINE, LADIES' SLIP.
PERS
100 g FINE CALF SHOES b
ALSO
8 BALES LOWELLS ii yard spide
90 BOXES SPERM CANDLES.
Feb. 9, 1889. 80
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-04-20

the Stewart, per monk, 900
For candles. per mouth, during the first
session O5O
For candles during the second or winter
For fuel, first session ION
For do second sess on 4W
making s. per annum.
Tuition and Boad will be required in
advance for each session.
A Commissary will provide and keen
constantly on hand, class books prescribed
by the President and Faculty, and osher
articles of stationary. Also, articles Of
clothing, with all Of which students nav bs
supplied, at lower prices Than thsy can be
obtained for, elsewhere.
The military Organization having hercso-
tore been found to be highly attractive and
very efficient in nninsaining a xhosesoass
discipline, has been adopted The military
science or art Of war, however, Is not taueSe
IN tins Institution. The military drsg 10
resorted to. 10 Gil up IN part the intervals
usually devoted 10 recreation, and b afSor3
and enforce manly and healthfal exercise.
From considerations of economy, a veil
as to prevent invidious distincti,as, aad 10
produce feelings Of equality among de ssu
dents, a uniformform dress Is required-
The classical and scientists instruction
IN this Institution, viii be Is extensive and
thorough as in any other College in he u.
States The French, Spanish and German
languages, will be taught, and also CsviI
Eng.neeHng, with practical operations in
the neid, with the use Of instzuuenas-
Instructions viii also b given IN Tom.
graPhy e. Drawing.
IA extensive chemical and philosphica
apparatus and meteorological eahinsss are
provided. anda well selected Lihsay i o
pen to the use If students without chsExs.
For further particulars, referenee nvb
had to the Bylaws and Regul.aisns of sAe
College.
LEVIN WALES
Secretary Board IF Hsssess.
March D, 1899.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-14
- - - -
DIALOGUE.
Broaching matters Jy degrees.

Broaching matters by degrees.
Mr.. II. Ha Steward, how are you my
old boy. How do things go OH at home
Steward. Bad enough, your honor the
magpie's dead.
Mr.. H. Poor mag ! so he's gone. How
came he to die
Stew. Over-ate himself, sir.
Mr.. II. Did he, faith "A greedy dog,
why what did he get he liked SO well
Stew. Horse-Aesll, sir; he died Of eat
ing horse-nesh.
Mr.. II. How came he TO get so much
horse-hesh
Stew. All your fathers horses, sir
Mr., II, What are they dead too!
Stew. Ay, sir; they died of over. work
Mr. II. And why were they over.work-
ed, pray
Stew. To carry water sir.
Mr. II. To carry water, land what were
they carrying water for
Stew. Sure sir, to put out the fire.
Mr.. H. Fire what fire
Stew. Oh, sir, your fathers house is
burned down to the ground.
Mr.. H. My fathers house burned
down and how came it set on Ere
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-14

personal and party abuse, they make them
selves hated as enemies by their opponents
and despised by their own partisans who
look upon them as beasts of burden. to be
maintained scanlily while their labor is USE
lul, and turned out to perish when there is
no more occasion for their services. After
having the very seats Of their pantaoons
worn out by repeated kckings, their noses
pulled ill the elasticity of that organ has
become exhausted, and their backs slashed
till their coats resemble the skin Of the ze-
bra-these poor wretches are discarded,
their subscribers drop of, and their adver-
tsemenis are observation-disclosures the
election is oUcr and their "lrieuds" can do
without them - Ledger.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-14
MAJESTY OF LAW.

The following beautiful eulogy on " the law is
extracted flom an article in the Southern Literary
Messenger:
"The spirit Of the law is all equity and
justice. In government based on true
principles, the law is the sole sovereign of
nation. 1t watches over its subjects in
their business, in their recreation, and in
their sleep. 1t guards their fortunes, their
lives, and their honors. In the broad noon
day and the dark midnight, it ministers TO
their security. 1t watches over the shin of
the merchant, though thousand leagues
intervene over the seed of the husbanman
abandoned for a season 10 the earth; over
the studies Of the student, the labors of the
mechanic, the opinions every man. None
are high enough 10 offend with impunity ::
none SO low that it scorns TO protect them.
1t is throned with the king, and sits in the
seat Of the republican magistrate but it al
so hovers over the couch Of fthe lovely, and
stands sentinel at the prison, crupuiously
preserving to the GelOn whatever right. he
has not forfeited. The light or the law il
Iumines the palace and the hovel, and sur
rounds the cradle and the bier. The strength
Of the law laughs wickedness TO scorn and
spurns the iruenchmenis ofiniquity. The
power of the law crushes the power Of man
and strips wealth of unrighteous immunity.
1t is the thread of Dandalus, to guide US
through the labyrinth of cunning. Il is the
spear OF lthured, to detect falsehood and
deceit. 1t is the face of the martyr. to
shield us irem the fires Of persecution il is
the good mans reliance the wicked one s
dread, the bulwalk of piety, the uphoder OF
morality the guardian Of right, the dstribu-
tor of justice. lis power is irresistible its
dominion indsputabIe. It's above and a
round us, within us we cannot fly from
its protection we cannot avert its venge-
ance.
"Such is the law in IFS essence such it
should be in its enactments such, too, il
would be, if none asPred to its adminisIra-
ton but those with pure hearts, enlarged
views, and cultivated minds"