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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-02-05

LATE AND INTERESTING FROM THE Ex-
IRENE %ORTH.-"On the Goth of Dec.
l left the head Of Scott Valley with "a
party of forty men, for Shasta City,
We started at day iixh. to mako So.Iev,s
Ranch, on the head of Trinity river, be-
fore night; but, to our disappointment, it
took us till midnight. The snow was
twenty feet in depth on Scott Mountain,
as near as could Judge. One member
Of our company would break the trail for
a few rods and then fall hehind and then
the next won d 60 ahead, and in this way
we broke the trail over to Seeley's Ranch,
which we found crushed to the ground or
nearly so, by the snow. Here we found
two men lying in this house nearly frozen
to death. Some ten days previous to my
departure these two men started for Sacra-
mento Valley, got lost in the mountains,
and were out five days without provisions,
Both Of them froze their feet and legs 70
their knees. | have since learned that
they are dead. t"
Here at this house we paid 50 q meal
for barley only. The nextday we made
Very's Ranch near Swift Creek, and here
we found thirty-fve men, who had ar
rived some four days before us. This
party saw hard tunes. Twenty out Of
the thirty have froze their feet. Here
meals with pilot bread, were "a each.-
The snow was about three feet de - on
Trinity Bottoms. We were two days in
making the fork Of the North Fork. The
river was so high that we had to go up ten
miles before we crossed it. We crossed
the Trinity on the Weaverviile bridge .
There was no snow in the vicinity of
Wcavervile. The day that crossed
Clear Creek, the ferry sunk aud three
nu 'es and cargoes were Ost and carried
down the stream. We were two weeks
in reaching Shasta City.
| This is the hardest winter in this re-
gion that has been experienced for ten
years. 1t will be three months before pro-
visions can I've packed up in the Klamath
gold region. My opinion i, that many
wi die in that virinity on account OF
starvation. = Times f. Irans.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-02-05

DIAMOND SPRINGS Many ofthe miners
who loff this f,I"oo ..,ho. .l.e -r,rit Dox
was raging, have returned and resumed
operations. The diseuse has almost dis
appeared. Diamond Springs is one Of the
hest mining regions in our countv, and
we are pleased to learn that the mere hants
nre again doing brisk business. - Miner,
.AGvocate. iHi8w a~HHn"
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-02-05

The area Of the principal river basins
which are drained into seas th.t ore-.c-
reSsible to ocean steamers may he thus
stared: ~ .a.od tn
In North America The Mississippi.
area 992 600 square miles.
In South A'nerca-The Amazon, area
2.049.4 .4SO square miles. The LA Plata,
$4,000 square ,"Iles. a iHah u1
In Eur"pe-The Danube, area 234, 900
square miles.
In Airira-Thc Nile, area $40, 900
squire miles. "H OBS o." egi'I
In Asia China The Yang tse Keany,
area 547 900 square miles. ,..,a o.,i
In India-The GangeS, area 4S2, 900
square mi es.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-02-05

REMAINS OF JOHN Quincy ADAMS
The rernains Of John Quincy Adams
were removed Yesterday norniny from
The burial ground in which they were de-
posted, IN order to consign, them tn
tomb under one of the churches, with the
remains of his widow who recent de.
renSed Mt Washington. and which were
brought to Quincy this morning. The
coffin containing the revered remains was
"p"""I' NV" tho fe",oro, "f mi. Adams
were found in perfect state Of preser-
vat'"n. Mr.. Adams has been hend nearly
FIVE years. The body was incl,sed in nm
air tight case. Boston Herald, Dec. l6.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-02-05
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& DANVGLLE RAILROAD
R -

go ss2
Open TO xeysviIIe, 73 miles.
" gular passenger train will daily Sundays ex-
cepted,) between Richmond and Keysvie
The train will stop for only the following
points:
Manchester, Powhite, Robious Coal Fields, Toma
hawk, Powhatan, Petersburg Road, Mattoax, SCOTS
Shop Amelia Court House, Wyanoke, Jennings Orli
nary, Haytokah, Liberty Church. and Clarks.
Leave Richmond at o'clock, A. NJ Returning leave
Keysville at l.2s P. H.
Children under 10 years fage Free provided seat is
not occupiedb by Them From 10 and under IS years OF
age. half price. Servants travelling by themselves must
be furnished with two passes that be retained
in the Office and must be expressly stated the pass
that they permitted to go ON the cars
N. B-Passengers for Lynchburg will take the South
side train at Haytokah for ces Station thence by Fagg
x Co.'S stages to Lynchburg. Passengers for Halifax
Court House and Danville, Va. can Messrs Fagg
Co.'S four horse coaches Keysvie. And passengers
for Danville Va, Greensboroug. Salisbury and Char
lote, n c., meet Messrs Flagg & Co.'S four horse
coaches Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday s. at
Keysville.
Passengers for GAINESVILLE. Boydton. Milton N c., and
Yanceyvi!le meet Messrs Moss Cos coaches at
Keysvile on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays and
tor Milton and Yanceyvie by Flagg & Co.'S line Mon
days Wednesdays and Fridays.
fe % JOHN H. OSBORNE, supt
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4 tHGARs.-l000o of various brands for sale by
" fe % DAVENPORT. ALLEN L co.

TOD LIVER OEL.-Our efforts to obtain this
~ article pure and unauthorized, having succeeded to
the satisfaction Of physicians and others who have tried
It, the increased and easing demand both here and
elsewhere, has nduced make permanent arrange
lnents with the reliable manufacturer st. Johns
Newtound and, for regular supplies, which shall
tinue to receive direct and always fresh.
Persons of delicate stomachs, who find difficulty tn
king Cod Liver OIL have it prepared entirely to
disguise the taste.
For sale by ADIE & GRAY, and by J. BLAIR,
broad street. fe2l
ENOK SALE OR RENT, a wood lumber house,
adjoining the factory of Messrs Talbot & Brother,
Cary street Appyto
feal DAVENPORT, ALLEN & CO.
pECTEFEED WHIsKEY mountain dew
y brand for sale by
fe2a DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
IDEALLY GLE HAVANA CIGARS.
q Those wishing tn purchase genuine imported Hal
vana Cigar, would do well to call upon us, have
IN store No Cigars. and of various brands
WILLS Il LOMBARD,
No li2 y ain str ct,
!" Opposite Alex. Duval.
Il 4 rich fancy silk Vestings may be found at
HAhTWELL'S &c co,
iele Opposite Swan Tavern.
GPRaNts MOUsLAHNEs at ~ cents per yard
~ for sale by
fe 81 G HARTWELL &CO.
BLASTING POWDEK-2000 kegs; sporting
do700 kegs warranted of best quality for sale by
fe22 DAVENPORT, ALLEN co.
COTTON AND LINEN NHEETINeSs-
~ A. Sd, l24 cotton and linen Sheerngs 9.s and ID
pillow Case Cottons and Linens for sale by
c. HARTWELL Il CO,
lie % Opposite Swan Tavern.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

"ATCHES. JEWELRK, CLOCKS,
w COMBS, BRUSHES, PERFUMERY. &c-
Purchasers should "be wise their interest" and
buy where they buy the best and cheapest goods
the country Dealers from the city country wishing
bargains as rs bargains Ill call at The place, they
may go farther andfare worse. ELIAS HALE
jaas 100 Main St
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
Y recent arrivals from Boston, New York and Phila
- delpha, am in rece pit of an entirely fresh and
tensve stock of articles in my line and beg call your
attention to the fact that you select from large
an assortment and buy low you North and
both your time and expenses. Among my assortment
have
100 boxes Oranges in prime order
100 do Lemons do do
500 do Raisns, bunch nicefruit
100 do do laver, very nice
25 trails Ivica softshe Almonds
bales Molier do do
10 do Sicily do do
do Bordeaux and Marseilles Almonds
20 bags new crop Texas Pecan Mats
10 do do Pqlm do
10 do do Fberts
10 do Grenoble Naples and Sicily Wanuts
30 cases preserved Canton Ginger
25 do Muscat Wine
1000 boxes Sardines whole, half onethird and
quarter
$50 drums Smyrna Figs
10 cases Prunes, in glass jars and boxes
go half kegs Malaga Grapes, fresh
10 trails new crap Dates yellow and brie ht
20 drums Sultan Raisins, also in trails
100 boxes brandy Peaches, Pickles. Preserves Re
100000 Cigars, assorted imported and domestic from
S. per NJ to $50
Also-Any quantity of my superior Steam Candy, rea
dy packed tor transportation and nted nce-wil
stand in any climate.
Please give me call. | am anxious to sell and will
offer great inducements
LOUIS ] BOSSIEUX
Steam Candy Manufacturer
te25 No l07 Main st.
e. q
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

NEW MUSIC FOR the PIANO FORTE.
Y Our Fireside at Home for two voices by J
Hewitt-25c
In That Still Hour, song by Mrs Harrington-25c
The Long Long, Weary Day-25c
Little blossom, subject from Dovid Coppereld,
beis shed with pretty vignette-25c
I'm Only Sixteen, song, by the Alleghanians-a5c
Lilly Dale, ballad, by H Thompson-e5c
Katy Darling's Farewell to Dermot-words by Mrs
Bolton, mus c by Kleber, with handsomely embeshed
title page-38c
Sontag Polka. with colored portrait of Madame Som
tag-50c
The Young Couple PoIka-25c
The Pride Polka, by H Brown with colored vgnettc
SOC
The Constance Polka, by f H Brown, colored vgnette
sic
The Rainbow Schotsch--3sc
The Coral Schottisch-25c
The Nightingale-woodand scenes-composed eby
Strakoscl-S1
-Four Bagatees. composed by Szemedenge-3sc
AR Agatha variations on When the Swallows Home
ward FLY, par Henri Cramor-5oc
The Banjo capricio characterisque composed by Stra
kosch-5Oc
Melodies of the People, variations on old tunes by
Charles Grobe-3s cents each
For sale by
r
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~ warranted fresh and genuine, obtained from the
more; sold by ROBERT Il. DUvAL 4 BRO, corner
above the American Hotel Richmond Va.
These S eds of the finest quality, and such as wi
recommend themselves They from one of the best
Seedsmen in this country.
ARTICHOKE-Green Globe
ASPARAGUS-Gant
BEANS-Red Marrow, Six Weeks, White Kidney
Large Lima &c
.BEETs-Loag Blood, Early Turnip, White srg
Mange Wurtzel
BROCCOLI-Early Purple, Large Purple Cape
CAULIFL OWER-Eary and Late
CABBAGE-EarlyY York Eaply Battersea, Large Fla
Dutch (extra Drum Head, Purple. Green Curled Savoy
Drumhead Savoy, Early Sugar Loaf, &c&c
CARROT-Long Orange. Large White Cattle
CELERY-White Solid, Red Solid
CRESS- Broad Leaf Garden
CUCUMBEK-Eary Frame Long Green, Gherlns
CoRN-Eary Tuscalora, Early Sugar. Six Weeks
EGG PLANT-Purple
ENDIVE-tireen Curled
LETTUCE-Early >ilesia. Ice, Brown Dutch &c &c
MELON-Citron Nutmeg, Water Melon, &c
NASTURTIUM
OKRA
ONION-Whitc and Red
PARSLEY-Curled
PARSMlP-Cup Large Dutch
PEAs-sinc'ars Extra Early, Bishops Early Dwarf,
Dwarf Blue Pussian, Dwarf, Green Imperial, Dwarf
PEPPER-Bu Nose Cayenne &c
~ RADDlSH-Long Scarlet Salmon Red and White
Turnip
RHUBARD-For Tarts
SALS1FY-Or Oyster Plant
SPINNACH-Round Savoy
SQUASH-Eary Bush, &c
TOMATO-Large red, extra
TURN!P Red Top White Flat, Dae's Hybrid Large
Norfolk, Ruta Baga &c
Also-Sweet and Pot Herb Sc eds, Flower Seeds
me assortment; Bird Seed Lucerne, Grass Seeds &c
Also-Dutch Bulhous Roots, of various kinds ia II
RLEAK house,. ". RANDOLPH has tor
I'D sale, Feb o.
Salust literal English translation with notes and an
index bv Rev + = Rohn'S Ton1 adj G1 o.
Guzots History OF the Origin OF Representative Gov
ernment IN Europe, Bohns London edition. ST
Life, military and civic of the Duke of Wellington by
old soldier, l6 plates; Bohn's London editions IS
No ? Bleak House
Calhoun GOVERNMENTS
The History OF an Adopted Child by G e Duesberry-
62c
Pastoral Theology or the Theory of the Evangelical
Ministry. by Vne,. transla ed by 4 ii Skimus, d D.
"a
Coleridges Works, vol l. containing Aids to Rehec.
ton and Statesmans Manual-$l fe "a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05
NDURE MEDICINAL con LIVER OIL.

u We have recently received direct from the inks
OF Newfoundland large supply of the above art Gle.
Being fresh and pure, is with confidence believed
possess very unusual degree those medicinal prop
critics upon which its curative powers alone depend.
II procured and prepared in the careful
ner by OF the reputable houses IN Newfnund
land from the lvers OF cod fish taken late as August
last. Oil obtained during this month is OF much greater
medlcnaI value tan that obtained at any other season
OF the year, owing is supposed, the then condition
OF the feeding grounds of that valuable fish. For sale
by the gallon bottle by ADlE &GRAY,
de IL III Main street
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05
THE DAILY TIMES

From the New York Herald.
THE ANGLO.SAXONS AND REV. THE.
ODORE PARKER
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

WINTER DRESS GOODs.-Persousi in want
w OF any article in the way Winter Dress Cords
are invited to examine stock which is still toeraby
good, and for sale cheap by
c. HARTWELL L co.
fe 70 Opposite Swan Tavern.
I ENEN BOsOM SEIERTs.--l0O dozen linen
- bosom Shirts OF superior make, receiving
signment and for sale low by
fe IS KENT PAINE r. kent
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05
Purcell, Ladd & Co.

DR. u GGISTS,
AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES. yARNIsu-
Es, WINDOW GLASS. &c.
No. ID Main St, corner Alb, Richmond Vn
FFER for sale at low prices for cash or on the usu.
~ al credit TO punctual dealers large and well seN
ected stock, embracing the following in part in quan
ties to suit purchasers
1900 lbs Indigo
hhds Nader
300 kegs super Carb Soda
II casks washing Soda
500 ounces Sulphate Quinne
10 bbls. Spirits Turpentne
800 lbs Nutmegs
800 lbs Mace
Is 10 gallons Linseed Oil
500 kegs White Lead
$500 lbs Extract lockwood
20 bbs Castor Oil
1000 gallons Lamp Oil
$50 baskets and boxes Sweet Oil
10 cases chrome green and yellow
25 cases Cooper's Isnglass
25 bbs Burning Fluid
do roll Birthstone
% do Veni tian Red and Spanish Brown
% do EPSON Salts
1000 lbs Cream Tartar
1000 boxes French aud Anne rican w iu,low Glass
Buli S, Sands and Townsend's Sarsaparla Ayers
Cherry PICTORIAL and all other popular patent medicines
Ginger. Pepper, Aspiee, Cloves &c
~ b. Particular attention packing and forwarding
orders. PURCELL, LADD Il CO.,
Druggists, % Main street, corner lth
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05


IL first collected. Handsomely printed IN Svo. Price
So.
Calhoun, Clay and Webster are three names which
" II long be veneraed by Am .rican citizens or the
thre', Calhoun. curng the earlier part his lie was
perhaps the greatest avore with the eopl. Hs high
~ cutivated mind profound views OF government and
his pure character gave great we ght and importance
his opinions with all pariies. OF the writings and
speechts OF American statesmen, there scarcely any
watch bear $" directly upon the great adopted
by our Government during the last 40 years. those OF
the lamented Calhoun. The War, the Revenue sys-
tem the Currency, and States Rights, subec
upon which he took leading position and gre ally aided
the de- lions which were made upon them With those
who take interest in national history, the value
OF the writings of our pub ic be TOO highly
estimated.
l.o1's Life OF Henry Clay-2 vols. Svo.
The Wo ks of Daniel Webster-6 vols 8vo.
The Works of John Adams-7 vols. Svo.
The Works ot AL xander Fl imilton-6 yo's. Svo.
Bancrof'a History OF the Unlt-G States vols svo.
Howison's History of Virginia. vols sso. The &C
knowledged bsst History Of Virginia now published.
De Bows Great Work the Inlus'rlal Resources
cfihe South and Vests vols. Svo. For sale by
ma 3 A NORRIS,
Publisher and Book ell
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

n
ab Brandy receiving andfor sale by
de THOMAS JONES
<frs% UNION STEAMSHIP CO.'S LINE
s1a=aasssEss. OF ST L A T. Il S~-PENNSYLVANIh,
Captain Baymore. and VIRGINIA. Capt Teal.
Alternately every Wednesday, until further notice.
These have been built expressly for this line
and every has been taken in their construction to
ms strength and speed and their odatoLs for
passengers and attention OF their captains unequaed
We lave also entered into arrangements to forward pas
sengers through to New York, thereby offering to
opportunity offered by any other line of
making their purchases in Philadelphia and then cont
a,ue on New York for the small sum of
Passage in hrstcabin and found Philadelphia
Do second do do do ......
FOR freight or passage apply
ROBERT RANKIN Agent.
Corner goth and Water SITS Richmond.
LEVI ELDRIDGE. Gen Ag't
Mo- North Wharves, Philadelphia.
NB-'rhe steamers will leave Philadelphia every
Wednesday, at 10 clock, NJ. and due notice will be
given in a daily papers OF the hour OF their sailing
from Richmond
fes r. RANKIN. Agent
nj ORE NEW HOOKS AND PAPERS
yl The Knight of the Silver Cross. $1,000 tale, by
Edgar w. Davies: jr.
Paoina or the Sybil of the Arno
Captain Kyd, or the Wizard of the Sea. by Prot ]
Ingraham
Minhe's Drawing Book for Selftnstrucaon- third
number
Barnum's Illustrated News second number.
Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.
Doc sale at l.. L. SMITHS,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

COUNTRY MERCHANTS visiting Richmond
~ requested to be and call at the esab-
lshment recently pencd at No 100 Main ST. the
knowing say that they positively get greater bar
gains in Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, than
any of the Northern cities Call and and Judge for
you selves.
Extensive ARA agements have been made to open
large and we assorted stock for the spring tradc
ELIAS HALE,
Importer and Manufacturers Agent.
in % loo Main ST.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

ENOOLsCAP AND LETTER PAPER.-
l. MASH & WOODHOUSE have for sale an extern
sye stock of Fooscap and Letter Paper of various qua
tes. some excellent and cheap. Those who buy paper
by the ream or large quantity would do well to smne
our assortment
Also tor sale Commercial and Packet Post Paper, En-
veopng Paper, coored Papers for printers, and for
pamphlet covers wrapping Paper, note Paper and Enve
loPesl In great variety. fe 26
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

II FEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE
PHILADELPHIA DAILY LEDGER
BALTIMORE DAILY SUN
And al the New York Boston and Philadelphia
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
MAGAZINES.
PERIODICALS &c
May always be had reasonable tarms elsewhere
al the Literary Depot of LEWIS l.. SMITH,
ses Main ST. opposite American Hotel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05
SIMON RONAVlTA,
Confectionery md Fruit Dealer, No. 16S

Hauiu street,
NVJOULD most respc, .ully call the attention of coun
w try merchants and the public generally, to his
Of Fall goods receiving consisting of every
article in his line which he is determined to sell
reasonable terms they be purchased elsewhere He
sciicts call from his country friends susng them that
he will do his best to please
f1sssRemember les, opposite the Banks.
OCT SIMON RCNAVITA
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-05

MILE TICKETS THREE CENTS PER MILE.
~ 70 accommodate the way travel tickets will be sold
b nj the Treasurer's Office in Richmond at three
per mile, provided that not less than dollars
vii be sold at time
These tickets will not be transferable, and will be
nsied for ditac exceeding rs miles. No charge
less than rs cents.
f., Sim E Fl GILL SuDt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-03-09
C0MMEEDABLE.

With no design Of becoming the adulator OF
the newly inaugurated President of the Uni
ted States, yet We annot refrain from ex-
pressing our admiration of his conduct in re
fusing and preventing the toadylsms that
have hitherto been manifested towards " the
rising sun Of political power and greatness"
He has thus prevented much dissipation and
debauchery on the part Of his worshipers,
| and saved himself the modification Of wit
his fall
iow-citizens, who, his equals in all that char
acterize the high prerogatiges Of sovereigns
of this great and glorious government, yet 50
far forget their sclf-respcct rs to play the me
NAL, and crook the pregnant hinges Of the
knee, that thrift may follow tawning." We
care not what political party he may be at
tachcd to, we honor him who, in high politi
cal station. sets the seal of his Misrepresentation
upon the lick-spittle, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
that have so long degraded and Disgrace
the proud character Of American citizcns.-
In Boston, N. York, Philadelphia, Baltimor,
and Washington, if public receptions la,
peeh given Yen. Flerce, thousands OF gallon
Of wines, brandies, and all other intoxicatin;
drinks would have been consuncd-incbria
ton and wickedness would have run riot 70
a few days, sorrow and anguish would hay
visited many a household, time and none.
been squande,ed, and our republican charac
} ter been bclied and disgraced in q thousan
instances Of disgusting toadyism. Whethe
the conduct Of Gen. Pierce has been infuen,
ed BY principle, orr wish toavoid annoyanc,
we know and care not, but we are gratificd
the effect and consequence Of his policy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-03-09

a RATIONAL pEsIEE--A correspondent q
the Trenton q. j. State Gazette, remarks
that many d!unkards in that State arc anr-
ious that a Maine law should DO enforced in
their midst TO save them from the doom that
awaits them. Last winter" says the wri-
ter when a similar law was before our
Legislature, a noble-hearted young man said
to me-, with tears in his eyes. uplifted hands,
voice and every nerve trembling from thu
effect Of strongdrink, which had often brought
him near the grave "Oh! my friend / Of
ten think UW stop, but l can't resist the
temptation. Or for Gods sake, get tho
Legislature TO pass a law to put the dccurssd
thing where I can't get it; then l shall keep
sober Poor young man-now in his grave"
We would 10 God that EXPLANATIONS such
az the above might continually ring, like the
screenings Of wailing spirits, in the ears Of
those legislators who disregard the demands
of Justice. of humanity and of outraged ma
ture, and turn away from duty for fear of Of
Tending q few of 1.-THE good citizens Of the
state" i. c.-tipplers and drunkard.makers
according to a distinguished law maker.
Whether the spirits Of the dead drunkards
and ghosts Of murdered wives ever start from
their eternal confines to arouse the diving en-.
bers of y smothered conscience in the bosoms
of cur law givers or not, our "Spi1iit' will
keep up 4 rehearsal of the mournful drama!l