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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

aIisttlIantoas 5rtitIts.
Marrying the Wrong One.
y1HAY LINCOLN.
aunt Carrie said !, 40 she cane into the
nom one morning after Bell and had just
settled ourselves comfortably after one Of
those rambles; Aunt Carrie. what made YOU
end Uncle John laugh and look so knowing,
NE other day. when was tellingyou about
Bsll's city beau1--lhose she had seen when
Ihe was with us last winterP
Aunt Carrie smiled, and said. We'll Cad,
and il did, can't body laugh without be-
ing called to account for itP
'0h Mamma ! plradel Bell. do tell Us il
81 Is anything funny, for Ina just dying for
something 10 laugh at.
Thus impOItuned. Aunt Carrie seated her
Rlf in her easy chair, at her embroidery
frame. and bidding us never tell it among
eur city friends, began her story.
Il graduated, as you know, GiTls.st the Y d.
yemale seminary, when was only sixteen
years OF age, and,ss was an orphan, went
according to my fathers wishes, to spend the
tina till vas Of age ia the family of MT.
Williams, distant relative and college chum
A L
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20
Raw of Opl,l;r and wreothe,

he roses that grow on the green sod
Erin. But il, as the Hero Of New
Orleans was ascending the capitol to
AXE the oath of feaGtyto the
constitution of theUnited States, afoul
whisper had reached his ears that the
President elect was an Irishman. and
herefor an anti-American, one hand
would have been laid on his breast.
md the other would have grasped his
sword, and be would have said, Eyes
n every drop of my blood and every
nerve Of my arm, lam an lrishmap :
lut here at leaat ia an American
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

quaintance which will be the absolute max
ing Of you-whereas without this little in
trOductory history, you might. as likely as
not. bluit out something disagreeable 10 the
honorsbs widow. and unwillinsly mar all
your prospects in that quaIler"l ri yr
Again: 81 maze you acquainted with
Miss Glibtongue. thr second daugter Of Eb-
enezer. G hbtohgue, Esq. a lawyer Of distiuc-
tion. aud a candidate for Congress. She plays
upon the piano dyinely. Hereldest sister
is married to a thriving merchant, and she
has three other sisters, almost as pretty as
herself, unmauiel.,' After this introduction
you can scarcely be loss how TO demean
yourself, So as 10 win the good gaces Of all
concerned
Other examples might be named. But
these will suffice to show the true mode Of
proceeding, aud any mans own judgment
will teach him how to vary the rules laid
down above, so as to suit them TO all the
different ca ses that may usually arise.
In regard, however. to those TO whose fam
lily or connections some dsagreeabIe recol-
lection cliugs, the case is one OF no little
difficulty. 1t will not do to name, in the
hearing Of the person introduced, the unfor
tunate circumstances, for that would be OF.
eringa certain iasul for the sake Of avoiding
a possible offence.
An introduction somewhat Of this nature
took place some years ago, at one of the Eas-
tern colleges. The President was, In gener-
al, one OF the poltest men alive. But he
had dull student, whom he was tired of
attempting to instruct; and who, although
he had been there five years was only in the
senior class Having occasion to introduce
him one day he said "Pennit me- sir, 10
introduce TO your Acquaintance, Mr. Sen
ior ------, in his ftth year." This was ex-
I
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

RoYAL CHmDREN,-Itlnay be inter-
esting to American families, perhaps,
to know how the royal children Of
pass their time. They break
fast at s, anc dine at / o'clock, and
their various occupations are allotted
out to them with almost military ex.
actness. An hour is devoted toan.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

I"9IVN NV
said, Eyes Gov. Morehead Of Kel
and every been indicted by the gra
Irishmap !, Scott county, for allowing
American negroes to hire his own ii
Il love the Co,. n,,uooo NJ tn
it guaran- y - ~ ''i lou VI -
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

OF ny IaIheTs ; aud DelWeeu "
existed the Wannest iFiendshl
she fall went there. and ,afte
port, began 10 think 60
coming out a Mr.. William
sle Williamson he had laugh
when ! was buta child, had
afand patty when | should M
fashionable Socisty. Il was
ty season, when, one beautifl
Sle Williams came 10 and, ho
On lsttsrin his hand, said, au
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

S(ths; Sait anS Smtimtnt.
Seek desert, but wait for distinc,
ton I
Hedouhes bis troubles who bor-
70 Ysto. .mOTow's. ria sdi .1
The way to wise mans heart is
though his head. i''N = ''t
There are about 1900 Mormons in
Philadelphia, awaiting passage for
the Salt Lake. g,.uJ a3tl91lh.t
The Washington Union announ-
ces officially that stamps cut from en-
velopes are valueless. #
Tie Democrats have gained Be
tween five and six hundred in 5 NTH
county Tenn, since the last Guber-
material election. .,.-1
The Irish Societies of New York
have resolved to POSTPONE the cclebra-
ton ofSt. Patrick 3 day until Easter
Monday. @ 1P'l
Heinrich Heine, the celebrated Ger
man writer, did at Paris ON Monday
might, Feb. 18th, after an illness of
nearly eight years.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

shooting stroll through the garden
The evening meal, preparation forthe
lessons, and brief religious
instruction, close the day. fne'5a '..7
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

-
your favor ? sail uncle Williams, ,asi soon as
they Were gone. 90 t--t 81 i' .
'Hs is just as he ussl to bp,' | answered /;
'bashful as baby. He can't look at lads
without blushinS up to the eves' .off
Sign ofaifaction, my deal sign Of ailec-
ton YOU don't seem to understand these
matters and laughed lond and long. To bed!
to bed you silly child, for recollect John
vii! be up bright and early to call on you
in the morning. and may be Monster Le
grand may GONE too, eh, my child; don't
let him seal your haaTt. Cad; save tnat for
your precious consin.'
NV dreams that night were new ones alto.
gether. | dreamed was musing beneath
the starry sky at eve aud light cloud hover
ed near ms--so light and heecy eemed
it an angel form,and pair Of beautiful eyes
gazed from II into mine. when dull stony
pair came between and shut out their light
aud thull Of horrer ran through ms veins
when | saw they were the eyes Of a ser
pent, winding its snaky folds around the an
gcl form; and more horrible my guardian
stood by with hideous hs! bal Ina!
awoke with the peal OF laughter still ring
ing on my ears, to find the cold grsy light
OF December mominS peeping in through
the window. 1..I
Calling hours came, and with them eou
sin John and Mr.. Legnnd. And so it wal
day after days and weeks and yet who had
better right in ali nncle's house than ne
phewj and as for Mr.. Legrand, or John, a.
i soon learned to call him-he had a good
reason for coming for we perfectely under
stood each other. ] do not remember .ex-
actely how 1t came about, but know he
had told me he never chould love any one
else as he did me,and | know that Thought
him the most agreeable person in the world
Thus the winter passed delightfully."-, AnC
/ 4. 4
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20
n them much ike a rope in "a a

tucky, has TINS WINTER AND HoRsE ]
I'd jury Of New York Spirit of the Times
one of his reliable authority that no less
hundred horses have been killed
'''' ~ in that city during the late
.ohon ne over and above any number tha
t'.N't', the city before in the same nuI
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

U A spindle-shanked man, hav.
ing put on a new pair of boots, asked
a friend what he tho't of them, who
sbrewedly replied, ..Sir your boots ap,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

hey are trained in military exercises,
then succeed music and dancing
Next, they proceed to the riding school
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

AHU WIIVH VI0 gHI9 70 OH VIII IHVIE
appropriate exercises, the young prin-
ces 20 to work in a carpenters shop,
fitted up expressly for them, with o
lathe and other tools necessary
to perfect knowledge Of the craft
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

This was ex heart, that while Il heats W
seulor, and constitution and lihnrality
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

ne to call him feasuh TOT coming, IOf we perIe
promised me stood each other. ] DO not n
e my debut in actely how II cane about, bu
rly in the par had told me he never chould !,
morning, In else as he did me and know /
ing up an op. nun the most agreeable person
linlly. Thus the winter passed deli
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20


II in day after days and weeks and yet who had
trip 10 New better right in ali nncles house than ne
deal about phew and as for Mr.. Leganl, or John as
rather Uu. soon learned TO call hln-he had good
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-03-20

Wiiam., distant relative and college chum EALING b
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14
eIIIPPIRG.


TOR cALrFoREIA.-NEw YORK AND SAN FRAN
miRsGreat reduction OF pces-The splendid steamship
TEXAS, lsO tons burthen win sail from pier No. &c. foot or
korthmooTe street. North river for San Juan Nicaragua
Wednesday, sept "a at O'Clock r NJ connect with the
steamer SIERRA NEVADA, from San Juan del Sur, the
Pacific for San Francisco. N B.-The steamship TENNEs
the Pacific and the Texas win sail again Oct "a freight
passage apply TO CHAs. A. WHITNEY, No. Bowling
Green.
DOR HAVANA AND KEY wEsT.-THE UNITED STATES
IL mail steamship ISABEL, VIM. Rollins, comm lnder viii
leave for the above Wednesday, the LIST OF October
touching at Charleston for the United States mails The ship
has been thoroughly overhauled complete order
For passage apply TO sPoFFoRp, TILEsToN co. No. 70
Broadway.
DOR NORFOLK AND PETERsBURG.-THE UNITED
- States mail steamship ROANOKE, captain Thomas
Skinner VIII leave Tor the above places Wednesday, 18th
arrive at Norfolk the afternoon Petersburg the fol-
lowing morning Passengers for the South will proceed
directly by the great Soubern mail line Charleston,
Augusta Savannah 6c Those for Richmond will arrive Mt
their destination early Friday morning. Travellers will
find this the cheapest peasanes aud most expeditions
Passage and rare with slater oom 70 Norfolk So Petersburg
and Richmond, $40. Apply TO LUDLAM 4 PLEAsANrS 80
Broadway.
RIO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD-sIR:
We me undersigned passengers from Liverpool per ship
NEPTUNE Captain Peabody beg express their thanks
the Captain and first officer for their unreming attention
the passengers and for the activity displayed the discharge
OF their duty psrucuar as regards the cleanliness and gene
raj discipline of the chip. l.. Tx. DE XONCHE
j. X. GRAHAM.
j. BAUM
w. KIRBY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

TOR IIvERPooLmyNITED STATES NAIL STEAM
IL ship ATLANTIC Eldrdge commander will depart with
the United mails for Europe, positively Saturday
Sept r. ~ O'Clock from her BERTH at the foot of Canal
dson for elegance and comfort apply % EDwAsD X COL
LINS % Wall street. Passengers requested TO be
board II O'Clock NJ. All letters pass through the
Post Office any others will be returned The steamship BAL
TIC Capt Comsock, will the Atlantic, and sail
Saturday Oct IL. N B-1he OF freight from Liverpool
New York reduced 70 four pounds ten measurement
ul further notice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

AkYoUNG NAN, IN GOOD CTRCUMsTANyEs
hSpleasan. and genee appearance vIrtuous and mes
respectable society and relations and regously incne,
with view 10 matrimony Address with real name 0eorge
Dor 1907 Post office.
lTATRIMoNTAL-I Will, UPON THE RRCxIf, ~
l twenty Eve cents send 70 any person fan nea,or
OF their eharacer BY their hand writing addrses spart
Address. with return postage Nile Emile viese, B'oadS~
Poet cGce, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14
TcoR CHARIFsTON AND FLORIDA SEMI wrrur %

E,oR CHARLESTON AND FLORIDA. SEMI WEEKLY
IN United States mail ne.-The steamship gOIiTrIERwEn
1hoe d. EVAN commander viii leave pier No North river
Wednesday, Sept IL at O'Clock y. NJ, precisely For
freight apply board where all bills OF adng be rnet
and FOR passage at the Office Of sP0FFORb TIIEsToNx
co, broadway The Nashville will succeed leave ~,
Saturday, Sept Do The avorite steamer Carolina mixes
regular trips 70 the VARIOUS landings hs 81 Johns river
FLORIDA, connecting with the steamers from voyk and
leaving Charleston every Tuesday r. NJ Throusb
ikken 10 Jacksonville, vi; 70 PilAtka, So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

T1ENTIsTRY-A YOUNG MAN, WHO THOROUGHLY
understands the practice Of dentistry. wishes 70 engage
WI Il dentist; would be willing TO either partner
is,an would have objection W leave the city Address
for one week. Dentist In OF proprietor Of Broadway Po
NJ IENETf, DENTIST, CALLS THE ATTENTION
M. his and greatly improved atmospheric
atee for artificial teeth which
frtnnefs position and power OF mascation are
nsenisry adapted for the continuous gum well other
10Y and every strongly pupc for
possessing Advantages far above the ordinary suction plate
M i rry worth the attention ~ those wearing or reourfne
a0eiel teeth 10 hs improvement before ann
sisevhtrc Teeth removed By he benumbpg appfcsior1
and every recent Improvement Of the y Once hours frc
"a urul r. NJ, "a wsverley place, near Broadway.
1lFTTH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN ny AN APTA.
L rstus applied 10 the gums by Or ~ WILSON denlsi
pnnd street perfectly spv arses
inc circulation u blood around The tooth for
minute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

DiC0Rp.s PRACTICE IN 4 QnnTAIE MPoRrAEr
Rieord cffsrs and Ore os.ncchsn and not z dis city
wsy orposi,s he Ncboas Motel dsny Treatment also
by letter Consulauons EBslish or French.
- Vo'' G. D, HAMMOND, n =.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

L,oR SAVANNAH AND FLORrDA-UNTTED STAT n
mail line.-The steamer FLORIDA, Captain W. a. wo =
hull, will leave Wednesday, Sept ~, from pier M Il
North river at o'clock p ~ sils q lsdIng signed r
board. For freight passage apply " 4. t. MfTCflIJ
Broadway. Through tickets from New York Jacksony,
SAL to Paka s33. Steamers for Florida savan
nah with the steamers from New York, on TUESDAYS an
Satu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

TrTICApdusEUM FOR sAT&.-THAr IMMENSE col
l. lection specimens of cs,osies wedged By
competent judges Of the be~ IN the United states having
$3.50. They originally cost SIoo. This bargain rarely
with. Terms OF made by giving anklsfsce
" security Apply TO N. Roth, uuca, N Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

NHANGE or HouRs-sUNDAy MORNING BOAT FOR
fSrrysowm, sns SING arersras verpsncs csdwe
T eS1 c S e ana s%er A
liam Perry; VIII leave New York from pier foot Of Jay street
1ff Ss
paness Pss sas,s r ss ~ % passe
LEWIS, Jr 2O2 West sirec rear oGlcej.
usDsos RIVER RAlLRoAD.-FRoM MAY 10, 1856.
the trains vii leave chambers street station as follows
rain Il Il emsrant r VI for fcaghkeepsie, IA NJ and
sayss every rSssS evening !. NJ for Maas5n 80
sns er AID aea 900 me was ssn &
sengers taken Chambers Canal Christopher Thirty
@ and = and E.s y a; SO sad
lll5A. NJ. and ". ". A. =. sMITH. superintendent
NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILRoAD..oY AND Az
passenger trains leave pier foot Of Duac street fol
buffalo Express, ats A. NJ. for Buffalo.
punklk Express. AZ 4; M, for Dunk a., - ,.,..
date stations Passengers By this train vii remain over nigh
= owego, and proceed he NEXT morning
Rocssnd Passenger a. $50 NJ from foo. Of Chambers
Way PASSENGER a. r. NJ, for NewOurs and MddlcsOwn
M Mem RprSes. assPw far punsrk and Ruao
k%IsrsaE at p H. for bunSrf ana BaisiO incrme-
The above trains run daily, sundays excepted.
dsieua and Niagara fas railroad for Niagara Falls a.
Bnshsmon win the syracuse and Bngham,on rsllroai for
rslrosd hester Great Bend With Delaware acsa
Dunsk with The Lake shore abroad Cleveland Cncn
matt, Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, &C.
D. q MccALLUM, General su,a
NEW YORK AND HARLEM RAILRoAD:-FARs RE.
IN duced only VI 80 from New York n Albany The in
land road connecting with western and northern trains.
$40 A. NJ, express train for Albany. without change of
connecting with ill5 A. VI, Central aud northern trains
$40 A. NJ mail train, stopping at Williams Bridge and ali
stations above.
SmP NJ, express connecting with the Central Railroad a,
II T.. NJ.
Returning, leaves Albany
$50 A. NJ, express without change OF cars.
9l5 a. NJ, mail train.
4SOP. NJ, express for New York
We invite OIL business pleasure 10 take Tho
Harlem Road, which, for comfort prompness safety
unsurpassed The Albany trains lifted up with
treamer approved brakes which place the trains under the
control Of the engineer rendering the safest road the
Union. Tickets TO be obtained and baggage checked odce
Western Railroad Albany nj White and Centre Brovme
and Twenty sixth streets, New York
WV. J. CAMPBELL, Superintendent
DEGULAR MORNING LINE FOR ALBANY AND TROY
III landing at West Point Eewburg, Pou-hkcerse,
Kingston Point Catrkin Hudson and Coxsacke new
sieamtr GLEN COVE viii leave pier oo Of Canal and spring
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mor~ing
O'Clock. For further particulars inquire 0f l. LEWIS g2
West street Steam music attached 70 this boat.
CUNDAY MORNING BOAT FOR HAvERsTRAw AMI
- Nyaek landing at 5sh street. Yonkers Hss,ings pobbs
Terry, 1auytown and Sing sng--The favorltc steamer
THOMAS ~ HU1SE viii New York from pier foo, OF
Jay street sunday morning at $50 A. A., making The
nlove landings touching Amos street each way.
q leave New York nj r. M lsndng Youkers Hastings
pobbs' Ferry, rarrytowD. Sing Sing and Hayerstraw.
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SPORTING.


AT FOR sALE--gTvEs ABOUT ONE QUAR-
Price SIS. Address box .s5s Post once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

Ir.F or TO LKT-A THREE STORY PRICK
on Seventeen street with three adjoining lots o.
hiron square: house has modern improvements,
Ia one View Of Inc city and surrounding country;
- TO be appreciated. Apply - corner 2, Seventy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

L,oR SAVANNAH AND FLoRIDA-UrrTrp srAyrs
II mail lne-The steamer AUGUSTA Capt Thonas Lyon
I, N.rh rive, az o'clock r NJ BIN. o. ladng signed on
Is Broadway Through tickets from New York 10 Jsci an,
vile t3l 20 Paks s steamsrs forlFlorda csnne Al Ss
Saturdays.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

krREET.-rIRST CLASS HOUSE No III;
painted. Possession given immediately. For sale
NJ a PARISH, - Beaver street.
+ FfNfSHERS AND TuRNERe.-rOR SALE.
ming lathes, two Woes, with benches, enc grind
y &c wheel. one glass showcase aud an assert
ling aud spinning tools. Reason for selling. going
lefty. Inquire a. 10 Mercer street, OF A. RecharL
hbE.-FOR SALE, THREE LOTS ON THIRD
p west side, between Eighty second and Eighty
Apply 70 Il. TEN BROCK, No. Is Exchange
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nR wATsoEs HHw woRK-rHB CAUSE AND
~ Curce csnplste practical treatise sermsiorrhcea
aud premature eshAssuon. With local debility Induced ~
discretion. other m which he nature
I'd Ell ots NJ tfs nsidovs malady sxeeher with Nhe
men fully explained illustrated by numerous anaiomi
phiee and drswngu wth supplement on geniio urins
deeasea Price, or To be had OF the author, who may =
consulted con6dentally q s. walker street few doors
81 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

LEA TWO STORY ATTIC AND BASEMENT
and lo III High street, brooklyn. The house Is In
pleasantly located and within few minutes walk
Catherine and Bridge streets ferries. For paricu
on The premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

WANCHEs, JEWELRY, &C.
CALIFORNIA DIAMONDS. EQUAL IN BRrIIIANCy
10 the real visit Store will satisfy the maS'
crosses, 4c.. Al prices within the reach Of all
l.. J. JACOBS, T broadway.
HoMrOsrTloN AND GOLD VEST CHAINS, GUAM
chains siateianes &c. Prices "a 80 10 a. warran -
srnsh change color or the money returned Cvi,
70 non purcssscrs gratis H. u JACOBS, 4N Broadway.
nrAMONDs.-THE TRADE Is RESPECTFULLY w
formed that continually MANUFACTURING and have
on large stock Of Diamond ewery Of the latest styles
large assortment Of diamonds hand. Setting done
The trade. Diamonds bought for cash
y. HERMAN co, ais Broome street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

|roR sALF-THREE STORY. BASEMENT AND
Pillar brick house, No. ~ West Twelfth street, be.
and sixth avenues; lot 2Oxlu3; walls and wood
J papered aud painted throughout; range, bath,
| water wash tubs, gas fixtures, &C IN complete
10 20 SOC. Inquire of :. p. BRILL, 81 John street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-14

N.-FoR SALE, THE HOUSE AND LOT SIT
N the northeast corner Of Fnh and Garden streets,
square. The present owner and occupant built
b The shove premises expressly tor his own uae,
bout TO enga 20 IN business at the West wishes To
4 Apply a. 81 Washington street, Hoboken, or A.
Eton street, New YORK.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-02-22
ACoMMoN SENSE JUDGE.


Judge Capron, of the Criminal Court of New
York, on the occasion of arecent application for
the postponement Of q case, when the attorney
gave notice of his intention to file an affidavit
stating that he was not ready for the trial on ac
count Of the absence of au important witness
who was to prove certain points, stated that he
did not want an affidavit in the usual form, that
the accused ''expects and believes" to prove by
the said witness certain things, but positive
oath that he will prove By the absent witness the
points alleged The counsel objected that such
an oath might put his client in f. position to be
punished for perjury, to which the Court briefly
replied, "that is precisely the position in which
I wish to put him il he swears falsely to an APP
plication for postponement" The affidavit was
not made, and the motion for postponement re-
fused. A little Of the straightforward common
sense here displayed by Judge Capron would
have most beneficial influence IN freeing our
Courts from the numerous motions for the post
ponement of criminal caSes by which the busi-
ness of the courts is greatly retarded, the OK
pense Of the Judiciary largely increased, and
Justice ultimately eluded. Any one familiar
with the proceedings of our courts cannot have
failed to discover that 10 a large proportion of
instances the afidavits made for the postpone
ment of cases on account of the absence of wit
nesses by whom the accused expects and be-
lieyes" he will be able to substantiatc his de-
fence are mere shams and subterfuses, taken adj
vantage of by INSCRIPTIONS men who have no
regard for the Sanctity of an oath, if they can
escape the penalty of its violation. In many Of
these cases, the witness whose absence Is made
an excuse for postponemcnt is purposelY kept
out Of court Judge Caprons plan affords
ready remedy for the cure Of this evil, and we
hope it will secure adoption in quarters where
its need has been long and sorciy felt.-Batt
1UHr