The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-02-16

easies. and Judges of the courts of common plea4
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SEC II No spirituous or intoxicating liquor
shall be given away. or be kept with intent to be
given away. in any tavern, boarding house. pub
nc eating house. grocery, oyster shop, store. bar
room, confectionery, or other place of public
entertainment; or ia any theatre. museum. or
other place OF public resort or any steamboat,
or other craft, carrying passengers; and for any
violation OF this section. the person offending
shall be fined to the same extent as for selling
ssch liquor contrary to this act. ~. .-.. 5vsH
SEC. ~, This act shall take effect and Be in
force from and after the twelfth day of June next
and the Secretary of State shall cause one thous-
and copsest thereof to be printed in pamphlet form,
IS soon as psacncable, and transmit three copies
OF the same to the clerk Of each Of the circuit
courts OF this State. who shall file the same in
his office; and said clerk shall. Immediately upon
the receip, Of such copies. forward . certificate,
under the seal Of such court to the Secretary
OF State. and q lIke certificate to the Governor.
OF the time Of the fling Of this act in his offioe
and when such certificate has been received from
all the counties of this State, the Governor shall
publish his proclamation stating such fact. which
shall be roooi~ed IN oviisnea all courts in this
State, Of the fact of such fling.
SIGNING THE PLKper-Rev John Abbott. the
sailor preacher. relates the following good story
OF one OF MS converts 10 temperance.
Mr.. johnson, at the close Of cold water lee
ture, intimated that he must sign the pledge i.
his own way which he did in these words.
"i. William johnson. pledge myself to drink
no more Intoxicating liquor for one year.
Some thought he wouldn't stick three days.
others allowed hxn week. and q few gave him
two weeks; but the landlord knew him best, and
said he was good stuff but at the end Of the year
Bill would be good soaker. Before the year
quite gone, Mr.. johnson asked by Mr..
Abbott. Bill. amt YOU going TO renew the
pledge
We'll, don't know Jack. but what will;
have done pretty we'll 50 far; will you let me sign
again my own way
30 yes any way. SO that you won't drink rum"
He writes:
It. William Johnson. sign this pledge for nine
hundred and ninety -nirse years, and if living at
the end CT that tinae, intend to take out lease
for life
A day or two after, Johnson went to see his
cid landlord who eyed him IS a hawk does .
chicken 'Oh. landlord whined Bill, accom-
panied with sundry contortions Of the body. ~s
if enduring the most excrucating torment. II
have such lump on my side. y
That's because you have stopped drinking:
you won't live two years longer at this rate
''ff commence drinking, viii the lump 60
away?'
"Yes. If you don't, you will have another
just such a lump, on the other side
"Do you think landlord?'
Il know it; you will have them on your arms,
back. breast and head; you VIII be covered all
over with Jumps"
..Well may be wi'' .aid Bill 81 l5za st
Come, Bill " said the landlord, ''lets drink
together. at the saroc time pouring the rcd stuff
from decanter into his glass-gug. gug gug.
mo. said Iohnso4. 81 can't. for I Ihsve signed
the pledge again
You amt thought You are fool''
Yes, that old sailor coaxed SO hard couldn't
get off
ri Wish the devil had the old rascal. Well.
how long do you go this time?''
'-For nine hundred snd ninety nine years."
whispered Bill.
You WON'T live year
Well if drink, are you sure the lump %
my side will go away"
We'll guess won't drink; here's the lump"
continued Bill. holding up something with hun
dred dollars IN It, land you say I'll have moro
such lumps-ihats what wansv'
TnE CoRroRAL-During the American Re-
volution, an officer, not habted in tho military
costume. passing by where . small eompany
Of soldiers we're at work making some repairs on
small redoubt. The commander Of little
squad was giving orders TO those who were un-
der him, relative to stick Of timber which they
were endeavorng toraise to the top of the works.
The timber went up hard. and on this account
the voice Of the little great man was often heard
in his regular voe1fers.ions Of "Heave sway!
there she goes! heave ho!'
The officer before spoken of stopped his horse
when he arrived at the place, and seeing the tim
Der scarcely move asked the commander why
he did not take hold and render little aid The
latter appeared to be somewhat astonished. and
turning to the officer with the authority of m
emperor, said: se fra
s'Sir [ am a CorrrraI -
-Fou not, though, you?" said the
officer. II was not aware of it'' and taking Of
his hat and bowling, II ask your pardon Mr.. Cor
poraL
Upon this he dismounted from his elegant
stsed, flung the bride over post and lifted till
the sweat stood in drops upon his forehead
When the timber was elevated to its proper ssss
ton, turning to the man clothed In brief authors
ity: -
YOU have another such job. and have not men
enough, send for your Commander IN Chief. and
will come and help you second time" s7@a
The Corporal was thunder r-struck. It was
WAsHIsoToS. - SET -rst.sizz
kgThe Supreme Court Of Texas has laid Il
down IS a rule that, in all criminal cases when
it shall appear tha. ardent spirits used by the
jury. regardless Of quantity. the verdict viii be
set aside. s* y
~There vas . white man and negro iouno
frozen 10 death. near Campbellsvills, IN Taylor
county XIV Mondav niHht week. V00Y