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MISCELLAN E0US.

A TOUCHING INSTANCE OF MoTHERLY
AFFEcT1oN.-Mary, Countess Of Orkney,
was deaf and dumb, and married in 1853
bv signs. She lived with her husband,
Murrough, first Marquis of Thomond, who
was almost her first cousin, at his seat,
Rostellan, on the harbor Of Cork. Short
" after the birth of her first child, the
nurse, with considerable astonishment, saw
the mother cautiously approach the cradle
in which the infant was sleeping, evidently
full of some deep design. The Countess,
perfectly assuring herself that the child
really slept, took up large stone, which
she had concealed under her shaw. and to
the horror of the nurse, who was fully I'M
pressed with an idea of the peculiar cum
n;ng and malignity Of dummies" seized
il with an intent to fling it down vehement
". Before the nurse could interpose, the
Countess had flung the stone-not, how
ever, as the servant had apprehended,
at the child, but on the floor, where ot
course ii made a great noise. The child
Immediately awoke and cried. The Coun'
tess, who had looked with maternal eager
ness to the result of her experiment, lei
ON her knees in a transport Of Joy. She
had discovered that her child possessed {
sense, of which she was wanting herself
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rANDY.-We will supply the trade with ID.
CGowaa's celebrated Candy, at same prices
.. # ordered direct from Gowan. Also, all 9TH
er roods not in our line, will be purchased.
WM l. CUSHING & Co,
Jan y, 1850. 2l-tf
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The State of Mississippi, }
CLAIBoRNE COUNTY. SIS
In Probate Court Of said County, at March
Term, A. ID. 1850.

In Probate Court Of said County, at March
Term, A. d. 1850.
In the matter of the final account of vii.
liam McCreary, Executor of the last
Will of Reddrick Robinson, decd
THE said Executor having this day filed
L his final account of his actings and
doings, and moved the Court to allow the
same as final acct ofhis Administration.
Whereupon, it is in pursuance of the
Statute. Ordered that Citation Issue to
Margaret Robinson and Martha Bliss,
citing them and all others interested in
said estate, to appear on Tuesday, the 2sth
day of May next, before said Court, when
said final account will be passed, if no
exception is made thereto, and it appearing
to the satisfaction of said Court, that Mar
cissa Bell, James Robinson, Sarah Swift,
John Robinson, Mark, Franklin and Ed
ward Robinson, are interested in said es-
tate as heirs Of said decedent, and that
they reside beyond the limits of the State
of Mississippi; it is further ordeled that
publication of copy of this order be
made in the sport Gibson Herald and Cor
respondent" newspaper printed in said
county, for the space of sixty days prior to
the 2sth day of May next.
A true copy from the minutes.
FRED. J. POOR, Crk.
By E. B. BENJAMIN, d. Cl'k.
March %, 1850 Blot
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NJ H. HSCHRlEDER CHAMPAGNE.-The
In, subscribers will have a constant supply
81 this celebrated Wine, direct from the only i'm
no,;er. WM l. CUSHING g. Co,
NJ. 55 Common St, New Orleans.
Jan y 2lu
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The State of Mississippi, }
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, ss.

The State of Mississippi,
CLAIBORNE County, IS.
In Probate Court Of said County, at the
April Term thereof, to-wit: Monday,
April 23d, 1850.
I In the matter of the
Estate Of final account of Allen
Ithamer Marler, and James n. Marler,
deceased. Administrators of said
deceased.
A Lien MARLER and James n. Mar
Il Ter having this day filed their account
as Administrators as aforesaid. On mo-
ton it is ordered that Citation issue to the
Sheriff OF Kinds county, against John
Page and Mary Page, his wife; and to the
Sheriff of Copiah county, against John J.
Golman and Abigail Golman, his wife,
distributes of said estate, citing them to
be and appear at the next June Term of
this Court, to shew cause if any they can,
why said final account should not be allow
ed, and decree made thereon according
ly.
And it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court from the Affidavit of said Ad-
ministrators this day filed, that Elias Mar
Ter resides in the State Of Louisiana, that
Alfred Lyons and his wife Sarah Jane
Lyons. reside in the State of Texas, and
that Ithamer Golman and Francis Golman,
children and infant heirs of Sarah Golman.
reside in the State of Texas, and have no
Guardian in this State or elsewhere, with
in the knowledge or belief of said Admin
istrators. and that the said Elias Marler,
Sarah Jane Lyons and lthamer Col
man, Jasper Golman and Francis Golman.
are distributes of said estate, and that
they reside beyond the jurisdiction of the
Court, SO that the ordinary process thereof
cannot be served upon them. It's ordered
thai publication be made in the "Port Glib
son Herald anu Correspondent" public
newspaper in this State, citing the said abb
sent heirs and distributes, and all other
persons interested in said estate to be and
appear at the next June term of this Court
TO shew cause if any they can, why the
said final account should not be allowed
and decree made thereupon accordingly
! <zvvzasssS> WITNESS the Hon. JAMES A
IA ~ sSsSa MAXWELL, Judge ofthe Probate
AasgN Court of Claiborne county, the
fourth Monday Of April, 4. d
1850.
Issued, April 23d, 1850.
FRED. J. POOR, Clerk
April 26, 1850 35-lOt
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Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
r ETTERS of Administration having
/ been granted TO the undersigned, at
the April Term Of the Hon. Probate Court
of Claiborne County, Miss, on the estate
of Jno. Browne, decd. Notice is hereby
given to all person indebted to said estate
70 make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said estate, to pre-
sent them duly authenticated, within the
lsgal time, or they will be forever barred,
''f- r, B. RAGSDALE,
J.. W. CHAMPLIN.
kn,;l 9s. 1s50-35-6t Administrators
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W. CUSHING & CO..
Commission and Forwarding
HOUSE,
New Orleans.
NV 40. lS49. 14-tf
iIInTNG FROM SHIP ATLANTIC
- FROM NEW YORK.

TANDING FROM SHIP ATLANTIC
10 FROM NEW YORK.
rNnIGO. II packages, very superior.
/ MACE and NUTMEGS, 600 lbs. fresh.
TEAS : superior Young Hysou, Imperial and
iLn cnn Powder Teas of various qualities and
e.;ras a in s. Is and IS ID. boxes; cadGies and
P.lr chests. some of the Tea superior to any
ever imported.
Gnl .np DEN SHERRY, in Indian bbls., of very
superior quality.
GROUND SPICES. 200 boxes, all kinds.
ALSO TO ARRIVE,
lava COFFEE, 100 bags, superior.
CHOCOLATE.
COCOA PASTE, all kinds Of best quality.
Tar saIe tor cash or City acceptance,
= WM L CUSHING g. Co,
No 55 Common ST., New Orleans.
Jan y. 1850 2l-tf
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A ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

Administrators Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given. that at the
IL April Term. A. d. 1850. of the Hon.
Probate Court of Claiborne county, letters
of Administration were granted tothe un-
dersigned, upon the estate Of James Moor
deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate are
therefore hereby notified to make immedI-
ate paymentto the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same, are like
wise notified to present them duly authen-
ticated, within the time prescribed by law,
or they will be forever barred.
MD. SHELBY, Admir-,
CAROLINE A. MOOR, Adm'1
April &c. 1850 5o-ot
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1TTEsTERN RESERVE CHEESE
wv so boxes justreceivedby
Dec 20 GIRAUIr, HUTCHINSON q 20
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NUNNY BAGS, 1000 Gunny Bags, for
VI sale by GIRAuLr, HurcRINsos & Go
Oct IS4e
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BUTTER ANE CHEESE.

- AUNDRIES.-S -Sardines. in boxes, halves and
Oqrs; painted Tubs and Buckets; Cranberries;
Vinegar; Ale; Porter; Nails; Buckwheat; Soda
Biscuit; Mustard; Tobacco; Cigars; Grapes; Sa-
leratus; CASTLE, Toilet, Shaving and Brown
Soaps; Lard, Whale and Sperm Oils; Shoulders;
Lard; Beans; Sugars; Star and Sperm Candles;
Buers; Starch; Raisins; &c, &c.
WML GUSHING g. Co,
Jan - 55 Common ST., N. Q.
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The world may laugh al farnine, when
forest trees yield bread. .
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A French gentleman having been res
cued from ducking in the river and ta-
ken to neighLoring tavern, was advised
to take glass of very warm brandy and
water. "sir shall thank you not to make
it fortnight" aA fortnight said he,
hadn't you better take it directlyr' "Oh,
yes,. said monsieur, sdirectly, to be sure,
but not fortnight, not too ,cedk." -'
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Mind may act upon mind, though bod
les be far divided.
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DOURBON WHfSKEY.-42 bbs. very SUI
ID perior; also, fine Old Irish g. Scotch Whis-
kew for sale by WI CUSHING & Co.,
Jan % SIS Common st, ~ O
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NIAGARA,
ny raoF. ". c. LARkABEE,

| -
There are few flmnus things, heheF "a
nous people, or famous cities, or famous
sights, or famnus sounds, which do not dis
appoint our highwrough, expectations. Bot
Niagara is an exception. Il is, indeed, the
only object, that eve, saw, among natutal
or artificial scenes, exceeding in reality the
vivid picturings Of the Imagination. 1t was
a long time ago, when on bright auiumnal
day looked on them mighty waters, aud lis
tened 10 ,Leir deafening loar. had journey
ed long way on purpose TO ses that won
der oI nature. Rrll roads were not then. ald
il required many ad1y to perform a journey
| OF few hundred miles. 1t was, as j have
said. o long time ago. The Editor ofthe Re
posiiorv, who formed one of the company
was then a young man, or, indeed, but boy
aud his amiabIe wife was then young and
merry hearted girl We logged cheerily a
long for many day; and dimly recoleci
Of passing the youthful city Of Syracuse,
vita its salt lakes--of visiting the prisons Of
Auburn wandering at the long bridge ol
tho Cayuga lake. --of admriug the unequal
led beauties OF Geneva; of being delighted
with the beautiful wheat fields Of Ontario
Of spending the Sabbalhat Rochester, n city
which has grown up so fast that the people
had not time oget the big stumps out Of ihe
sierets-of spending night AT Batavia, IA.
nous in those times as the scene Of MOrgan's
abduction; aud oc rambling over the city
which had sprung up almost as suddenly
as AlInddin's palace. But while tie rccuI
lection of all those places are but dim and
misty. that Of niagara is vivid rs ever.-
con indeed never forget the feelings Ofawe
tho ideas Of power, and the emotions OF the
sublime, that overwhelmed me, when frs
saw the magnificent sight; nor did these feel
ings or emotions leave NE, rs rambIed about
viewing tie scene from every possible point
| will not attempt TO describe Niagara -
| II is scene Of SO overwhelming grandeur
that no description, which ever read, can
give IL satisfactory idea Of il. You rni.t see
il for youself. No labor and fatigue IT may
require OF you, no expense you can aifMd,
will be deemed too much for such scene.
Nothing tliai ever saw so IMPRESSED me
with the ideas ofP"wcr, aad differently, as
did Nag-rs. The force of'Ihe mighty mass
Of Wales, rs they rush down inin The gull,
is perfectly irresistible. No human engine
nor any other ply sical agent ever saw,
could sugges, such an idea Of omnipolence
Aud tEe idea of eternity was forced on
the by that incessant lush Of wa:ers-IIow
tnany gsnsraluns Of men hive plssel l.
way since the sound Of those waters was FIRST
horne alongth the evening breeze, aud how ma.
ny more will pass away, willie thoso waters
will slillrpsh on, hnconscious tie changes
| of eauh!"
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AMERICAN TEA.

l # v -
The tea gtdwn here turns out far more
highly aud delicious filyofed than that ppor'
ted, being in all respects IKE that drank by
the wealthy in China. the grand dlierance
between the American gEowR and the impor-
ted being in The loss Of flavor tccasioned by
the sea voyage. Latitude thirty four north, in
Alabama, Georgia. and North Carolina proves
better suited lef the cultivation Of the plant
than any other region. DR.. Duis. Of 5. Car
nlina, who originated the experiment, is al
ready realizing handsomely by the sale Of his
young trees, which ate eagerIy bohghl up at
any price by Southen Ae,icuiturists. p ''
There are persons yet Ving who can rec
olect when the cotton plant was only seen in
flower pots in which 1t vas cultivated IN ac
count Of its lovely blossom; one uf the pret-
iiasi flowers in the cslender Of horticulture.
Observing men OF the South who know the
history Of the cOllonraisihg business of this
cOnnt'y, ale generally Of the opinion that tea
lglowings abOnt TO become qniie as impor
,ant to US, in even less time than il has taken
It's 10 become The great cation producing coun'
Itry Of the world The character of soil anC
climate adapted TO tie growth of The tea plant;
are not such as to make it interfere at all
with the ptoducIion Of cotton; tea lands
those which produce these plauts best, being
as dilferent in all their attributes as they
| well can be.
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EURoPEAM NEWS!
ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAM SHIP ASIA.
HALIFAX TELEGRAPM OFFICE,
m !. September ., 1850.

y
The steamer Asia, with Liverpool dates to
the 3lst nl,.. was telegraphed at 81 o'clock
this morning, and arrived in port III half past
10. 25e' '''"
The Asia cleared from Liverpool nt noon
on The 3lst uh atr a7rs -A.55g8 s
The Capada arrived at Liverpool at half
past 5 o'clock. T., NJ, on the 20th ut.
The steamers Of the Cunard line, running
between Liverpool and New York, will here
after run direct, a tg#H s-. 1i=hi D."
The Asia will not call at Halifax fromN lew
York. ...
TIade continues brisk in the manufacturing
districts. The wea,herhas been unfavornble
for the harvesting operations, and the yield
will not be as great rs was anticipated.
Louis Philippe died Oh The 25th ult. AT
Clarcmonl. lie had been made aware Of bis
approaching dissolution early on the preced.
ing day, in presence Of The Queen, anJ pre-
pared for fhe final arrangements which he
had 10 make. After cOnvetsation with The
Queen, he dictated with remarkable clear,
ness conclusion 10 his memurs. lie then
caused TO be summoned, his chaplain, all
bis children and grandchildren, who we're
at Claremopi. In presence Of the Queen nnd
his family. he discharged every duty 0f re-
IlgeOn, with the most perfect christian resig
na'ion. Towards scvenO'clock in the even.
ing the fever canes on, wqich continued du-
ring the night with much siolence, lIe exs
lpired sts O'clock, on Monday morning, 10
presence ofthe following ms,nbers Of his fam
lily, and their Royal ighness ;he Duchess oI
Orleans, Count De Paris, Duke de CharIfess.
Duke aad Duchess de- Nemndrs, .Pdnee aud
Princess de Joinville, Duke and Duchess de
Ormale Duchess Augnila +, Sarecojurg aud
the attendants of,he Royal household.
Louis Napoleon sslill On bis tour rhfOugh
the Plosinces a'm.gsi Gosgti sao1 300,
The QaeeH has goue 10 Scotland. ba,s
/ Austria has given her adhesion 10 The En-,
allsh protection Of the, Danish question =
There Is nothing from the seat of var beyond
an aceaaai Of some eight skirnishss ip-s'a
Tho sub.matine Tslegraph betwean Dos
YER and Calais. has been completed, aad
works well, .,... -.,.,.,
The Peace Congress i in session, az Frank.
tot on he Maine. Copway the Indian chiei,
vas pfeseai. aad snadsia speech. Eiihd Bar.
titi and Emile GY~rdin are tSere, and also
the blopdy IIayaau, sys ~ s1aosi ~.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, n
b ..fsss . LrysnPooL, Aug 81, q,
Ahe- huciuaiing, Conon has declined
from 10 4 ofa peany per pound. The Com.
miitee's quolions now ARE, for fair New Or,
isaas 81 UpIaads ~ Mobile g.; kliddIing
qualities 7aa7A per lbaa. dt 8sG a8a
LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE.
~ 81 q LwEaPooL, Aug. 81. z
fadiaH Corm-- Advanced Is. yellow 10
qaBsod ,at 27ss Cd. 10 eSss; White 2Ds. 20 2es
3d.; Ohio 23s. 10 24s g.; Philadelphia and
Baltimore 2Ss. Sd to 2is.
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aa WAsHINGFoN, September 10.
SESArE. MIR. DmsIass presented the
credentials of Mr.. Gwnn, Senator elect iron
California.
Mr. B,rpwetl presented the credentials ol
Mr.. Fremoni. lie said he had entertained
seri,,us constitutional oIjecsions TO Tho nd
nIissiot, of California, but TO Mf. Fremont
personally, he had no objections whatever.
Mr. Davis. d Miss, not believing that the
cunstiVtional requirements n relation To The
election ul Senator'S had been complied with
felt II his duty 10 move reference Of the
credentials TO The ComDltlee on the JudicI
AIRY .
Alr. Clay said thatprior to yesterday Cali
ifurna was State out Of the Union. In
medisiely after lie Presidential signature
was Yesterday affixed 10 The bill for her adj
Inissian, she was State in the Union and
entitled 10 all the rights aud privileges Of any
other State N the Union. Among the priv,
leges was ina, oi being represented Ia the
Se1aie aud II use Of Representatives. lie
siIen, could sec ua rspspn TO reject the regu'
lar, c,eden,ials With which she had furnished
her Senators Il
81 Me- Davis denied that Californip had been
State out Uf tle Union.
After furabet debate uf no general lnpOr-
lance, the motion TO refer Was rejected
Yeas IL, nsysiU.
Afessrs. Gwilin and Fremont, the FIRST
Senatnfs from California. were sworn 10, and
took their seats.
aLois were then drawn for the Senatorial
forms, when Col. F,elnoat drew q place
among the Senators Of rlie ftsl ciass, aud
g9r. Gwinn among thOse of the second cIa.s
Col. fremont thea gave nUtice OF tue IN
gdueliop Of Of dvxen OF more bills for ihe
hIic hehe6l in CAlil,unla.
Mr.. Chase gave notice Ut biIIto prohibit
every ii lhe Tein,ories. ~. ''
t4'he Bounty Lind biz was then taken up.
aasf debate the bill was laid over.
gflle BiIiio abolish slavery in lie District
gss,Jludbia was ihsn Iskea up. las r
Nr. Seward offered az amendment thai
Secretary 0t the lateFiYf shall audii and
10 al peryuns holding slavesfar iAe same
:. no time his Ael goes into clftes, aud that
92oO,0Ou b hereby aPptopra'edto carry il
into execuiinn. aas t...l-,. s.,.
The second provides for 40 election in :he
D.strics lv asvenalp whether ibis bill is APP
psoTsd ~ lhe people thereof; Al persons
peFlpanaDtly residing ii the DislFiei 70 volel
ii such slacIivn. Should lhe maiaEliy decide
aaninsi lhe bil il shslsbe void n. .ite.l
1ha hpendneHt gave riss e ~ aaimaisd
debate, itaaiag plnqh llis asaals ndlsafn-l
ed. ..t. ..n Z. i.s.a ,s&.t s as.,.a
ffpflss Al error II the Voie On The
Special Mllesgs Lili was snppaneed, and the
bill Aas declared passed, iassead sf fFsieeled,
AZ aeppVaced yesleEday. ss - s ~
Tbs hli' carrying oas The provisions Of ibs
k1exca,l iss.ty was saiarssd t. The Cammil
ioo " ll,s Whole IN tbs Stale of he uniaa.l
The ludixiafy C6msnislaa was disnhnsesd
6torn ile inssssigstioa e sha emsdaei ofJudas
irwin, ~ Pittsburgh
The repprI Of the Eming Investigation
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E. WASHINGTON, September IA.
g HOUSE. 81 d taHa'


Mr.. Venable, by unaninous consent, in
troduced joint resolution, authOrising the
Secretary of,he Navy to furnish certain meta
10 Clark Mills TO complete the casting OF hi.
equestrian statute Of Jackson. Passed.
Mr.. Harris andOunced that A. W. Babbit
delegate from Utah; was in waiting, and
moved that he be admitted, out rs the cie'
dentials were not before the House, Mr.
llarris waived the question until Monday.
The House resumed the consideration o
:he Repor, of Mr.. Richardson's, from the com
mltee Of Inquiry ino The affairs Of The iI"mc
Department. ......., -.-.....ts ...... r.'.....
Mr.. Toombs said he was few weeks ago
instructed TO make repor, on the tariff
question, and submitted repor, that, in the
Judgment Of the committee on Ways and
Means. it is inexpedient to attempt my leg.
isla'ion altering the existing du'es on i'm.
ports Adopted.
MIR. Brooks moved 10 reconsider the vote
Lost Yeas 03, nays 9S. zs ssr
Adjourned. agV ss...e 1sra o.
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giniL, g-e~ing Oai Of The revolutionary set
YR !. ought 10 be paid.
Mr. Ricbardsoa obtsinedihe hSOr, When
The morning hour expired.
The bill to extend the Pora Of New Orleans
passed.
The senaie's Fugitive Slave bill was Ia
ken up and read.
Mr. Thompson, ui Pa. said that in his
judgement this was coAiormable to the Con
siilutioa, was binding on all, 20 deliver uf
fugiiiYes Goa ;abw.
Alter fqItheE debate lhe biIl was passed
Yeas 100, nays 70. Itls now awaiting the
signature the President. @
Adjourned ,.rA t..E
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p

Groceries -Saeafha advanced ION Sd
70 3d., with issge business doing. Coffee
ordinary is "a higher. lea. A fair bust
ness 6oiRg, at about previous rates
Ameriean ProviSi0as. The demand 60
American cured provIsiOns keeps steady
The business done 10 hands bas been Il
good average amount, TO very steady rales
There has been no change in Bacon. ID
one or two parcels a slight concession ha
been mode, but generally the markell is firm
Sholdeas Continue 10 demlnd fnll rates.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
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Communication.
"-T-I EUF IIt6s OsfIfz 5CUIIIItI
THE TRAFFIC IN, INTOXICATING Ill
QUO2S. COMPARED WlrH THE .s
A''' TRAFFIC IN SLAVES.
For the UaelIa sentinel

Mn EDTToR; All great moral and political
evils, however dissimilar they may be il theiI
operations; they seem 10 be funded in 4
greater VI less degrees on the same sordid and
selfish principles Of mans nature. The traiG
lin intoxicating liquors. is chiefly based on
that sOrdid selfish pr nciple Of our natures
gain, or ihe love of money, which is emphal.
ically the root Of all evil. Now, what in
dlces the tavern keeper To be 81 soIlcilons ~
obtain license 10 sell 'nloxifating lignorsf--
We answer, nothing but the money to be
Inadc by the safe This seems to be the
&iae qGd non fof ihe nakeeper's dcsifo to
cell liquor. lie discs not look at The result
Of bis usfc, or lshe does LOOK al ils Iesnll's,
he is always willing TO attribute them TO some
other cause than The true one. To Is un-
willing 10 believe much lees 10 admit that
wreIclledness, misery, and crime, are she
necessary accompaaaa'ea's ofhis fafc. de
always appears % bI6ksat ihe bright side Of
the picture, he jusd6es bis conduct with tbe
argument that ia every sale Of in'oxnaling
liqaor that he max o., there Is That which
Iconalilulesa a legs lraasac ciiOa. viz: A vendor
q yspdee, aud reRs pr lhlpg iFAasleied from
the vendor &c the sendee. .....
The vehdUr ia tdis mode Of reasoning,
mover takes ia,o ihe ncc6unt that the vendee
lis slave perfecs slave Iohis appetite. con
ueque0tly. moi (ree agepi. but shaying The
whiskey under duress, Which fact is sufis
cieni 10 law aud equity 10 sci aside and nuIi'
~ sdeh d sale. Bat hgaIn. ibe rsss OF thing
sold % beverage opafstos on the buysr as
a poison, 10. ..lt thief let into his meuIb 10
steal awnyahis bfain." It is ibeIefors worse
than nothing, consequently. lacks The legal
qualification which i an equivalent or value
received Tor Tie purchase money. aa' 9'ii H0
This iTansaeiioa whann considered in ihe
ligh If the preceding premises, mskes out
case on the part Of the retailer Of intoxicating