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Sleshing About.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK,

The Judges often tell stories the members Of the BAR al
belt they much otener the subjects Of stories themselves
w ley hear one of the former illustrating the propety
of letting well enough alone by the following anecdote
An atfray the I'll in the circuit Court of Pike
county, IN which peace breakers rep
resented 10y almost rs many lawyers Of whom
put the only witness for the State though the OF
tedious examination. Nat -, well known Mont
gomcry practitioner of counsel for big black fellow in
the crowd who answered to the Of Salunsta AS to
this defendant the only proof which elected on the
animation in chief the witnesses for the prosecution was that
to the peculiar parscology Of the narrator-"whilst
the rest on en- was csn and clmchin and pairing off
fr regar ryal SoonStoh jest kept sloshn about" This
expression repeated half dozen SaonstcH kept
SiOshn dbouk The Solicitor and Nat both construed this
mean that Saonsall only moving about drunk among
the combaants and the former did press for exanl-
ton. Presently however il Mats cross ex-
anime for his client and he had received quite hand
some fee considering how things STOOD lie felt bound make
something of demonstration" So quoth he with the air
OF the enger of injured innocence:
Come, witness say again what it that Mr.. Sal
tonstall had to do with this affair."
Santonstal Why I've told you several times, the
On en clince and paired off, but Suonsta he jest kept
sioshin' about"
.Ah, my good fellow" exclaimed Nat quite testify 1--WE
want know what tha, is. 1t isn't exactly legal evidence
in the saP" you put it, Tell what YOU by slosh
about"
Well" answered the witness very deliberately "TI try.
You John Brewer and Sykes they cnched and fout
That's in legle form, amt q"
"Oh, yes" said Nat-"go on"
"Abney and Blackman bit off a piece of AIneys lip
that's legle too, amt ~"
proceed u
simpson and Bill Stones and Murray was all together
on the ground bn' gougu', and kickin another
that's legle, too, is tn
VERY but go -
"And Saonstall made his business ak backwards
and forwards, through the crowd, with big stick in his hand
and knock down erery loose The ercpd fast he
come TO em g! That's what | call sLosHIN' ABOUT"
Nat Of opinion now that unless pri,nd acie case is
made by prosecution, the direct Of their
witnesses it is quite well for the defendant waive his
right TO examine Montgomery Ala. MaH
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LANCASTER CAROLINA WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY TO- 1884,

true him sign the check but vet circumstances
were against him. he had presented the Bank and drawn
the money and portion Of the bills found in his possession
Who else could have done if any else how came
he to have any agency in the matterl If he
pce he was AS guilty the principal! Nor this all he
sald the young man was given to gambling and dissipation
at least that seemed to be the impression Could be doub
ed part OF the losses the card tablet
How remote from his mind the fact that portion went
to pay those who sought to assassnae him. the prisoner He
continued that he sorry for the young he sorry
for the family but the law must be observed, the rich and
the poor the exalted and the humble all be governed by
its dictates, and yield to its penalties.
lie was particular in rehearsng the jury, the duties de-
vovng upon them citizens Of the SOIL who had promised
on oath 10 be guided by the evidence before them.
The occupied but little time, for there but Ii tie
testimony ofe therefore closed and the Judge
prepared to deliver his charge. No the Court House
but from the facts the would be obliged decide against
the prisoner II is true his appearance bced the charge
then who else could have done IT, he had also portion of
the money.
"What fool" said a squint eyc ccckncy in the corner
ito stay ere! He ought TO be hung, for running off
just as he drawed the money. Served him right"
Not man on the jury but would be obliged acknow.
edge that though he had his doubts yet his duty required
INN to decide against the young man.
James B. in deep distress the last spark of hope was
eStngushed and he did dare his eyes has friend
to behold the deep grief and suffering depicted in his
nance.
The people after coughing and changing positions which
ever the case at the conclusion OF judge proceed
prisoner how could they be otherwise but leave him in the
midst of his charge hunt up other parties would have
liked to sec in the Court House.
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CHAPTER III.

Another three months passed away
and Brown went to collect his salary a.
gain but found that it had been trus-
teed
Poor Brown! The grocer and the
butcher and the baker must certainly wait
this time and even the Bible Society,
which had assessed him another ten dol
lars, could not be paid.
His heart rose up into his throat
for independent Of the modification Of
such an affair, it seemed TO point to a
long list Of disasters, Of the terrors of which
his former experience gave him an ade.
quate idea.
With tremulous voice he enquired oi
his employer who had trusted himi
u WAS bis friend, White!
He was thunderstruck. lie had never
believed that White was one who would
crush n poor man. 1t was mean ard
small Of him TO do such thing, when
they had met in the street every day foI
years, and without saying word ol
what he intended to do! II was cruel
Of White 10 put him TO the expense oi
trustee writ, when he had always
told him that he was willing to pay the
debit
Fortunately the debt was only fity
dollars, and he hastened tc the lawyer
begging him to enter the Judgment anS
permit him to receive the balance of hi
salary. The costs and interest amounte,
to about twelve dalIsss, and Brown re
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A Story of Circumstancial Evidence,

Some years ago, went especially to
CIonmel asSizcs, and accidentally witness
ell trial which never shall forget.
A wretched man, a native Of that coun-
try, was charged with the murder OF his
ncighbor. 1t seemed that an ancient feud
existed between then~ They had met at
fair and exchanged blows; again that
evening they met at low pot-house. and
the bodily interference Of friends prevented
a fight between them.
The prisoner vas to VOW vengeance A.
gaiust his rival The wretrhed victim
LET the house, followed soon afterwards
by the prisoner, and was found next day
on the roadside murdered, a d his face so
barbarousIy beaten in by n stone, lhat
he could only be identified by his dress.
The facts were strong against the prisoner:
in fact it was the strongest case Of circum-
stancial evidence ever met with. AS
form-of his guilt there was no Doubt
the prisoner was called on for his defence.
lie called-to the surprise of every one
the murdered man. And the murdered
man came forward.
1t seemed that another man hal been
murdered-that the identification by dress
was vague, for all the peasantry Of Tip
per 'ry, wear the same description ofclnihes
that the presumed victim had got hint
that he would be arrested under The White
Boy act-had fled and only returned with
noble and Irish feeling Of Justice, when
he found that his ancient foe was in jrrp.
ardv on his account.
The Judge told the jury that il was I'm.
necessary to charge them. Thew reques-
ted permission to retire they returned in
about two hours, when the foreman handed
him the verdict, guilty" Every .a,e Was
astoiished.
"Good God !" said the Judge, III What
is he guilty"
"No, my lord" said the foreman, "hut
IT he did not murder that man. sure he
stole my grey mare three years ng'.--
Danniel o. 'Connel.
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CHAPTER IT.

Three months passed away, and quar-
ter day came round again. Bnt when
Brown had paid the butcher, and baker,
and the landlord, he had not twenty dol
lars left, so, of course, it was impossible
TO pay White, as he had intended to do.
Brown prided himself upon his hon
esty-upon the promptness with which
he discharged his Indebtedness to those
who supplied him with the means Of sub.
stonce. His credit was good, tbengh his
note TO his friend remained unph!d.g II is
true, it gave him some little trouble in bis
mind, but what could he dol He was
careful and economical, and with all his
efforts lie had been unable to pay the
debt.
A few days afier he had thus rid himA
self Of the greater part Of his quarters sal
ary, while he was discussing beneso-
lent enterprise with his wife, the coIlec-
Tor of the Missionary Society was an
nounced.
ave have assessed ron TO the amount
often dollars Tor the Lords treasury, Mr.,
Brown said the collector, in q whising
tone.
Ten doIIarsTs exclaimed Mfs. Brown.
@Why not, wife r. asked she husband,
lockiug with astonishmeat al her.
"You cannot afford 10 give ssn dol
lara
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The Circassian Cavalry.

The following is a description by a
PruSsan officer, Of the Circass!an Cavalry
WAC are about to take part in the com
ing conflict. He says: "Circassan ca,-
airy wear a pointed steel helmet with a
long horse-tail pendant from it. A net
of steel work hangs down from the lower
part Of the helmet, protects the front and
nape of the neck, and is Iooped together
under the chin, underneath short red
vest, cut in the Polish fashion. He is clad
in species Of coat OF mail, consisting OF
small bright rings OF steel intervened.-
His arms, from the wrist TO the elbow,
and his legs, from the foot Of the shin bone
to the knee are guarded by thin plates
ofs.ee. He also wears close pan.aloons
and laced boots. Two long Turkish pis-
tolls, as well as a poignard, are stuck into
his grille. He has n leather strap with
moose, like Mexican lasso, hanging at
his side which he throws with great dex-
terity over the head Of his enemy. A
Turkish sabre and a long Turkish musket
are slung behind his back, and two cat
ride-holders across his breast.
"The skill with which the Circassian
use their weapons is really beyond belief
| have seen them repeatedly fire at piece
Of card lying on the ground, at full speed
without ever missing. They will pick up
a piece Of money from the ground while
executing charge, by bending themselves
round below the horses belly, and after
seiziug the piece suddenly throw them
selves back into the saddle. They form
the choicest body Of cavalry in the Turk
ish service, and I have watched them
when charging, attack their opponents
with sabre in each hand. managing the
reigns within their mouth; they will spring
out of their saddles, take aim and fre
from behind their horses, then jump into
their saddles again, wheel round and re-
load their gnns as they retreat 10 fun en-.
reer. They are perfect madmen IN this
attack, and few troops could Withstand ths
] ntier recklesansss Of danger ths2 esince
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The late Judge Dooly Of Georgia.

Was remarkable for his wit well for other talents as
the following anecdote will suffice to show
At place where he attended court, he not well
pleased with his entertainment at the tavern. On the first
day Of the court hog under the Of pig had been
cooked whole and laid upon the table No person attacked
it. II brought the day and the next and treated
with the respects and the table the day
which the dourned As the boadsrs finished their
dinner Judge DooIy from the table, aud in solemn
addressed the clerk. Mr Clerk said he dismiss
that hog upon his ecognizance until the first day Of next
He has attended faithfully during the present term
that doat think it will be necessary TO take any se
curity'
At another which the Judge boarded there was
much complaint among the lawyers and boarder that the
victuah not prepared in csanly manner--Judge
Dooy took the landlord aside and said he had something
to communicate him that might be OF advantage his
house. 10 relates said he, TO your table IL you to
have the dirt plate and the vctuas another and
let your guests mix to suit themselves according the d
rent tastes il wcud bo decided Improvement in the
tertainment' - ~, ~ sff aff w
Our sseass think they refe when sey reerate their
own opinions without paying attention to ean
Many psfsons win make striking remarks hoagh they are by
productive Hence they say The s,rangest thngs
Thswod cannot DO without gsat men, bat great mon are
vesy ironbcsome to the world
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WE CLEAVE TO TRUTH, WHERE'ER
SIZE LEADS THE WAY"
ceived the balance due to him. with de-

celved the balance due to him, with de
termination to cut White forever.
T" his intense surprise and chagrin, il
the evening, when he had seated himsel
with his family, White dropped in as he
had been accustomed on former occa
sions.
Brown was embarrassed, but White
talked on as though nothing had hap,
pened and with the most provoking cool
ness.
At last, however, he touched upon the
disagreeable topic, and hoped Brown was
perfectly satisfied with the settlement.
That was cool of White--very cool.
Brown was not satisfied, and he SO ex.
pressed himself
"An honest man, Brown, is the noblest
work Of Cod" said White, pointedly.
you don't mean to say | am not an
honest man!" said Brown, aghast at the
insinuation.
"As a Christian brother and in the
performance of Christian duty, | feel
compelled to say rs much as that-but
do not misundcrs and me-"
Your speech is plain" said Brown,
flushed with Indignation.
"WiIl you permit ME to ask you ques-
ton"
"a dozen, if you choose" replied Brown
sulkily.
"How much money have you given a
way this year?"
Brown didn't know.
Fifty dollars Z"
about that"
Then may l ask what right you had
to give away my money, and take the
credit of i'll"
Brown stared.
"You owed me fifty dollars ~
"Yes."
"And you gave away fifty dollars, while
my debt remained unpaid?"
Brown was staggered. The inference
was obv ious.
Now | contend that, while you owed
me fifty dollars, you had no right to give
money even to the loftiest charities. You
gave away the money which belonged to
ne-which, il you had not given it away;
you could have paid to me. 1t WAS not
honest, in moral sense. The Lord loves
justice and | question whether your offer
ings have been acceptable.
"You are right, White give me your
hand"
"You did not mean to be dishonest
but when saw your name on the mission
paper for ten dollars, | was amazed, and
determined to teach you wholesome
lesson. Now, will return you the costs
of the trustee process"
Brown would not consent.
"You see," continued White, ''if you
had paid me that money, could have
given ten dollars Instead of two, to the
cause. But you have got the credit of
being charitable at my expense"
81 see it all I; you are right"
Just so. Honesty is the best policy,
as well as the highest duty of II ALL"
When White had gone, Mrs. Brown
venturei to suggest that it was not honest
to defraud the children Of their needed |
clothing or Of their education.
"Iou are right, wife it is wrong to
rob Peter to pay Paul"
After this Brown acted on different
plan. The debts were paid and the fam
lily provided for first, and the Missionary
and Bible causes did not suffer in the long
run.
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Fran the Star Spangled Banner.
MONEY FOR THE HEATHEN ;
OR,
Honesty is the Best Policy.
CHATTER I,
by OLIVER OPTIC.

IL have called to see you about that fif-
ty dollars" said Mr.. White to his particu-
lar friend, Mr.. Brown, after all those mi
nor subjects relating to the weather, the
latest news, and the state Of the country
had been fully considered.
Brown was uneasy. IL was borrowed
money; borrowed of his friend White, under
the pressure of extreme necessity Dor
rowed of him when all the rest Of the
world refused to trust him, and visions of
lawyers letters, the Jail, and the limits,
were altogether too probable Of becom-
ing real, to be in the least degree pleas
ant.
Brown looked blank. He did not hap
pen to have the sum of fifty dollars in his
pocket. lie was a clerk; his salary was
only six hundred dollars year; and he
found it exceedingly difficult to save up
money on that amount.
But Brown had the reputation of be.
ing very nice man. He belonged to
the church, spoke at the prayer meet
ings, and was always 'one of the commit
tee in all the charitable enterprises. He
was free, liberal, and kind-hearted TO the
last degree felt ten times as much sym
pathy for the heather of the Sandwi IN Is
lands, as he did for the heather not ten
rods from his own door.
Notwithstanding the shortness Of his
finances at this particular time, he was not
an extravagant man, nor a fast liver
lie kept his expenses within his income,
and insisted upon the strictest economy
in his family, which consisted Of wife
and two daughters Of fourteen and six
teen. But he had never been able 20 paw
that debt Of fifty dollars to his friend,
White, though it had been standing some
two years.
81 really want the money, Brown"
81 am very sorry that havn't it." re-
piled the debtor, demurely, and with some
confusion.
"Iou have put me off now, for two
years" suggested White.
81 know it; you have been very kind
to me, and ought to have paid it long
ago"
81 am hard up, just now
$50 am l."
Cant we arrange itH
81 will do the best can. hope |
shall be able to pay it soon"
"liow soon 2"
"ln the course Of the next six months" |
IL have waited good while"
$50 you have, White, | am under a
thousand obligations to you. Bear with
me little longer, and | will pay thee
all"
81 will wait If there is any hope"
"Iou sec | have only six hundred a
year"
That is more than get"
"Well, don't know how it is, but |
can hardly make both ends meet"
"You are extravagant. perhaps"
"Far from it; practice the most rig
id and systematic economy"
There's screw loose, somewhere"
81 don't think So"
Brown and White were friends on the |
most intimate terms, and for some time,
they discussed the matter with entire
freedom. There appeared to be nothing
am IS in the affairs of the former.
81 am willing to wait, Browr, il you
will set time to pay me-"
81 will make strong effort to pay you
next quarter day-three months hence.
| will do my best; for l am sure had
rather live on one meal day, than wrong
a friend who has been as kind to Ire as
you have, White"
The creditor took his leave, satisfied Of
the integrity, il nothing more, of his
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Hood on Health.

Take precious care Of your precious
heaIth-but how, as the house wife says,
to make it keepl Why, then, don't
cure and smoke-dry it-or pickle it in ev-
erasting acids like the Germans. Don't
bury it in potato.pit, like the Irish
Don't preserve it in spirits, like the barba.
rans. Don't salt it down, like the New!
toundlanders Don't pack il in ice like
Captain Back. Don't rarbol it like
gooseberries. Don't pot-and don't hang
1t. A rope is bad Gordon sanitare.' A.
bove all, don't despond about it. Let not
anxiety have thee on the hip Consider
your health as your best friend, and think
as we'll Of 1t, in spite OF all its fnibles, as
you can. For instance, never dream.
though you have clever hack, of cnIop
ING consumption, or indulge in the MrIto-
nan relief that YOU are going the pace.
Never fancy, every time Won conr; w
are going to pot. Hold up, as the shoot
er says, over the toughest ground. lies
pondeEcv, in nice case, is the over.
weight that may kick the beam and II
bucket, both at once. In short. as with
other cases, never meet trouble half way.
but let him have the whole walk for his
pains, though it should he Sc"trh mi;e
and bittook. | have even known him
to give up his visit in sight OF the house.
Besides, the best fence against care is a
lla! ha wherefore take care to have
one all around you whenever YOU cam
Let your lungs crow like chanuclerr,' rs
muck like as gamecock as possible. Irex-
panlS the chest enla rreS tha ha,,t or;,l.
ems the circulation, and, like trumpet,
makes the spirits dance
Star Spdngled Banner.
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Ev A Cape-Cod man lai wager
that he would lie down naked on the salt
melows quarter ofan hour, and submit
to the utmost fur, of the mosquitoes for
that term, without oaca wincing. Accnr.
dinghy the wager was staked he lay down
in one Of the calm hot evenings of last
August, on the side of mar,h where the
mosquitoes were flying about hy millions.
Thirteen minutes and half lie law in this
situation without striking, and put the
whole host Of the winged little fends at
defiance. One Of the company, fearing
at last, that the fellow would win the WA
ger, stepped aside, and put the small end
of walking stick into the fire, with which
he returned and sIylv applied it to the
mans naked back. He could hold ont
no longer, but shrunk from the touch with
some violence, taking it for the bite of a
large fly. You have lost the wager said
one Of the company. 4 have lost it. sure
enough said he but, if it had not been
for that deucel gannipper, should have
won it?'
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PAY OF THE FssKcH AznY.z-T The pay %
French soldier Is nine cents and half
per day, finding theI1seires food. 6f wh.,t
b the some thing with foo and two epais
q day pocket money. Chevaler, n his
notes on Amefiea, says an American boy q
lS years Of age, gets more pay Cor his labor
than q snptaiaih p The Ffsash amy.
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CHAPTER NV.
If | shall be condcmn'd

If shall be condcmnd
Upon sumises; all proofs sleeping else,
But what your jealoisics await tell YOU,
'Tis rigour and not law. SnAKs WIxrEKs TALE
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" Jim, was awfully irigtenei the other
day. Did coll you about it :"
mo; howf' ~
"Why, cup Of coffee was handed to
me the other day, which was 80 pale and
thin, that thet Il was the ghost Of som /,
split once when my mother caught me STE \.
Ing meat of the gridiron,
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E.. 2 ABBOTT.
REAL ESTATE BROKER,

No. 239 Main Stree, Worcester, Moss
A TTENTION given 10 the Purchase, Sale and Ex-
IN chanee of Real Estate in all parts OF the City, and
tect0ns of the County.
Among the many desirable City Lots he offers for
aaIe he won cali the special attention of purchasers
to those heaufiiH lots c0Dprsing the Wheeler
Farm, y and =" B0YDEN PEATrS.T situated on Pleas
nnt street, wi hin sh disaRee of the City Hail.
OF these Lots TOO ugh cannot be spoken in praise
however the sales OF Them the past year, speak
In Their favor than words
He also offers 95 Lots Vernon street, (Unidn Bil)
y 90 On Providence 81, IS Elm ST. 90 Mason st,
e.a On sasant st, and othersn dieentparts of the
oty by which PERSONS be accommodated according
10 their means and desires And as Inducements TO-
purchase, he will exchange any and all Of the above
Lots for Property in the County with security they
be bought any length of rime--so that custom
can beaeootInodated without any outlay ofCash.
Also, several FARMS in different sections of the
County, yar} ing in price fro,n $500 TO $500D.
Those in want Of Farms will 90 well call and ex-
anime his many lists, among hem persons can be
commodated, suited price, location. and guam
ty of land with less expense and trouble than other
wise. Eli q. h,,4s-f ,5.a, ti.i IT'S i.
Also, Tenements to let and Houses for sale, in differ
ant parts Of the City.
Call at our olse, NO 2ss Main st.. and we will con-
fey you over dHereis parts Of City free of charge
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