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Very PECULIAR" Yes he is-and so are
you, aud so am |, and John, Peter, Sally,
Rachel. and all the rest of the world. Ev
cry one of us is a bundle Of weakednesses and
defects, needing the greatest possible allow
ance for our nfirimities., How true it is
distance lends enchantment to the view!'-
We discover in some friend with whom we
are not very intimately acquainted, some
quality Of head or heart which we admit e,
and hence conclude that he is perfect. Cir
cumstamces brings us in closer contact; and
although Familiarity" may not "breed con;
tempt" the misty veil through which we
viewed him is removed, and we see him more
properly as he is-a weak creature, with a
thousand cares and sorrows, with temper
soured by constant friction against the coarse
rough coated world, with passion hot and
uncontrolled, and selfishness sticking out
even through many of his bitter deeds, like
an elephants probossis--parden the step
from the sublime to the ridiculous" And so,
taking a nearer view, measuring his whole
character up one side and down the other,
our friend is somewhat less Of an angel than
we thought him, but good man still. He
may have heart to feel for us, a hand to
help us in our great need, and may defend
us from the attacks of malice and uncharit
abeness, and hold all our interests next his
own Indeed we may not love him the less
now that we know him perfectly-we have
ceased to look upon him as demigod-that
is all. Perhaps we have deeper sympathy
for creatures whom we know to be our equals
only-and take them to our heart of hearts
as they are--even as we would wish to be re
ceived into the affections of our kind, faults
and virtues all as one.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

Tag RESPONSIBILITY or TEAcHERs.-We
would that the following sound opinions
were more generally recognized as true:
Il il fearfully responsible duty-fearfu ly
responsible, because to him 10 whom is com
mItled tile training of an infant mind is vir-
tuaIly committed the moulding of the nature
If u human being, the shaping Of its drsIi
MES. For in proportion us the moral acquire
ments which are binding upon the teacher
ARE obey"d by him; in proportion MS the ex-
ample which he sets before tie pupil com
mlted TO his charge is in conformity with
those obligations which he owes to society
and his Maker; just in that proportion Is his
duty performed. First impressions are last
ing-their influence is permanent, ana The
youthful mind is apt TO he controlled by the
circumstances which immediately surround
it. We may. therefore, without any hesi'a
ton, conclude that the duty Of the Christian
teacher is to endeavor, by,-ah means which
lie may rgitimatrIy use, To store the 'nind o.
the pupil with such useful knowledge ms VIII
fit him TO discharge properly. and eonsci"n,
iiousiy the duties which, in manhood, shall
become incumbent upon hun; to Impress up
on MN uefp anu "u'uihs Sen'~ ~"
moral obligations, which binding to some ex-
tent themselves, serve however only as a
ground work for the nobler, purer, more beau
iiful, the perfect system of Christian rehgion'
under whose gracious and blessed Influence
so many of those whom see around me,
have recently been led. 50 shall the duty "i
the teacher, onerous thongh,it be, prove an
ipcalculablr Dressing To those 10 whom II IL
discharged, and yield rich and p eItteouss
harvest TO the labO.er. The duty Of the pu-
pill may be summed up in very few words
Obedience aud respect are due from The
young to their seniors. Placed as you are,
Young ladies' and Young gentlemen, under the
guardianship of these kind, friends whose
duty it is to inpart to you instruction, you
cannot more perfectly fulfil the obligations
incumbent upon you, than by heedlpg their
admonitons and giving yourselves unreserv'
eddy TO their care. They will lead you in
pleasant paths, place within your reach the
means OF acquiring that which will TT you
for usefulness, make you ornaments of sori
ETY. and the happiness of your friends, and
the pride of your courtry.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

floors AeAiS.--"Thanks!" mn,'ered our
bachelor friend, "no more women in heaven
can't get in. Their hoops are so broad,
they will have to 60 the broad road! None
~ those fashionnbles can ever crowd through
tbs narrow gate.r;. ,souething in that.
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Single numbers!
$4,000 Numbers!-3,3O7 PrizesI
Nearly One Prise 10 Esery Mae Tickets

1901 Prizes amounting to. 900
H1oLs Tickets s10-Hdlres s5-QUdrters $3.50.
The first 3O7 Prizes decided In the usual manner.
The 700 Prizes of $40 will be determined BY the
last figure OF the number that draws the 900 Prize
For example, II the number drawing the $4,000 Prize
ends with No. l. then all the tickets where the number
ends in will be entitled to $40. 1.-THE number ends
with g then all the Tickets where the Number ends in
will be entitled to $40, and on to o.
Certificates of Packages viii be sold at the following
rates, which js the risk
Certificate Of Package OF 10 Whole Tickets 500
az ,f.+ :" 10 Half [" ...... 80
10 Quarter Z" ...:t IS
Address orders for Tickets or Certificates either to
~a s. SWAN a CO., Atlanta, Ca,
or s. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala,
Box 200 Mobile Ala
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RARE GENERosIrY.-A gentleman who
died in this county, says the Licking ton (Va.)
Gazette, Il few months ago, devised his entire
property, estimated at 10000, TO one of his
sisters. After his death, that sister destroyed
his will aud divided his property equally be-
tween u brother and sister aud herself.
Noble girl! Wonder liza marrying man
could lind such woman as that in these
parts!
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$3.50 Prizes, amounting to ....S2O4,OOO
Whole Tickets 81 -Halues 6-QHarters ~.
The first 3O7 Prizes decided In the usual manner.
5000 Prizes OF $40 will be determined by the last
figure Of the number which draws the 000 For
ample, II the number drawing the $4,000 Prize ends
with No. then all the Tickets where the number ends
with will be entitled to $40 II the number ends with
No. q then all the Ticketswhere the number ends with
will be entitled to $40, and SO on. 1851
Certificate Of Package of 10 Whole Tickets. 500
4" 10 Half q" ........ 80
..t" 10 Quarter ........ 10
Address orders for Tickets or Certificates of Pack
ages of Tickets either to
.Tg s. SWAN 4 CO., Atlanta, Ga.
June Std -4O2 or s. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

sB If n well bred woman is surprised in
careless costume, she does not try to dodge
behind the door to CONCEAL deficiencies, nor
does she turn red and stammer confused ex-
cuses. She remains calm and sef-possessed,
and makes up in dignity what she may want
in decoration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

GESERosITY-A young gentleman recent
ly found himself in theHcompany of three
young ladies', and generously divided IN or
ange between them. "You will rob your
SELF" exclaimed one of the damsels. mot
at ALL" replied the innocent, | have three
or four in my pocket"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

,-ts- Shocks was advised to get his life
insured. "Won't do it," said he; ut would
be- just my luck To live for ever if ! should"
"Wel, | wouldn't, my dear" meekly observ-
ed Mrs. Snuoks.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

HeAvy VspDcT.-l'hc G,l-ua and Chica
g" Comlnh, We just had verdict rendered
agains, III III in the United States ''ircu,l
rC"ur' att hicaao, Tor Is 900, on account III
injuries sustained by n gentleman through the
.pegliuepcr at their rnpl'yers. III. verdict
is saluiary, hut unusually heavy
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

CixcIssAri, 10 Flour firm at IS 30a5 40;
whisky inactive AT. Hogs held higher
without sales. Oats 3la42. Groceries ac-
tive n, full rates. River feet Z inches in
The channel and rising,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

DEAD.-Gen. John 6, Chapman, formerly
representative from Mary land died suddenly
at "Wavely," near Port Tobacco, Md
He was a prominent politician, and was
President of the Wing National Convention
of 1852. S#N.'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

SINGULAR MARRIAGES lAw.--'rhe new
marriage law which has just been published
in Austria, recognizes the marriage OF a boy Of
fourteen with girl Of twelve as valid, ';but
the parties are, to Be separated until they are
Of age" 80,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

!-Rs'"l don't likr To taironizs this line"
sid culprit 10 hangman. "Oh never
mind this "ucr," was the reply, al will soon
suspend its operntun."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

h. OF An Attorney, an being called 10 mn
accnuntfor having acted professionally, in
taking less than the usual fees from his client,
blended tla, lie had taken all he man had, and
WINS honnrably acquitted.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

Ley An old widow, when her pastor said
to her, God has not deserted You in your
old age" replied, "No, sir; have very
good appetite, still y
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26
He 8 a philosopher

Crl.aty Franklin seems determined to fit
out another expedition TO the Arctic seas, in
search after the missing expedition under
Sir John Flanklin, il the English government
dues not. The London Times dscourageS
such enterprises, after the many frutIess eff
forts ALREADY m de.
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Valuable Property for Sale.

rVlIE subscriber, DESTROYS of returning to
4 the mercantile business offers for sale his
present residence in the suburbs of Athens,
and about
AGO -AcroS or LRnd.
the most of which is in the immediate neigh
borhood of town. The Dwelling House is
large and commodious, aud most desrably
situated, and the greater portion Of the Land
is good and well adapted Tor farming purpo.
SEES. Any person desiring to purchase can
obtain n bargain by applying soon. Terms
made accommodating. S. X. REEDER.
Athens, Dee. D, lS5G-tf-428
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

There are one hundred and fifty newspa-
pers published in the State of Virginia, the
working expenses amounted to four hundred
dollars per nnnum.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

Mr.. Carlyle says, snake yourself an hon
est man, and then you nny be sure that there
is one rascal less in the world"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26
Mount Harmony High School.

yuyHIs institution wb open on the first Monday In
u January next, ut Mount Harmony, McMinn coun-
ty Tenn, six miles East Of Athens and three miles
South east OF Mouse Creek depot.
Terms per Session Of 81 Weeks, onehdD In dduaRce,
and bdldnce at close n Sessi0n.
Spelling, Reading and Writing, per scholar. ...... %
Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography ......
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
contingent fee 20 cts per scholar is required In adj
vance, for fuel, &c.
No student admitted for less than half session, and
no deduction for lost time, except In of Proyden
tia hindrance.
Boarding can be had nj good houses at s1,25 per
week. and several comfortable cabins convenient
which students wishing to board themselves can occupy
free Of charge. [decgS-3ml s. Ps HALE, Pi'pl.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

icy We See il stated that the estimate
value of slave property in the United States
is from fifteen hundred to two thousand dol.
lars o..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

knowledge is not wisdon;it is only the
raw material from which the beautiful fab
ric is produced. ,...
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Eur Skins Wanted.

WANT 10 buy large lot n fur Skins, such ~ Mink
4 Coon, Fox, 0possum. Muskrat, and House Cat, and
viii give the highest market price. -.
Soyember 9s GEORGE w. ROSS.
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HoaR--IrO&9!

uNIIE subscriber, living three miles South
Of Athens, has 80 FAT HOGS, weighing
about 800 lbs, each, which he offers for sale.
Dec 3, 1856 'VnN "V'o'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

LOLA MoNTEs.-Ths famous, or infamous
womin, arrived in this country from Australia,
in the Tennessee, last Saturday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26
PLAN OF SWAN & CO.'S LOTTERIES.

PLAN OF SWAN g. CO.'S LOTTERIES.
$4,000 numbers, corresponding with those on the
Tickets are placed In Wheel The Prizes placed
In another Wheel number is drawn from the number
Wheel and at the time Prize is drawn from the
other wheel. The Prize drawn is placed against the
number drawn This operation isrepeated until all the
Prizes are drawn out.
IN ORDERING TICKETS,
Eclose the money to address for the Tickets or
first mail.
The list Of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be sent
to purchasers Immediately after the drawing
Purchasers will please write their signatures plain
and give their Post Office, County and State.
e1Y- Remember that every prize is drawn, and pay
able in full without deduction.
gY- All Prizes OF 81 900 aud under, paid Immediate
~ after the drawngoher Prizes at the usual time OF
thirty days.
All communications strictly confidential. .
Prize Tickets cashed or renewed In other Tckes AZ
either Office Nv = .t.' tJune 6-td-402
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

Happiness is like pig with greasy tail
which every one runs after, but no one can
hold.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

g5g- The man who couldn't stand u any
longer, has taken a seat, and now feels quite
comfortable.
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East Tennessee a Georgia Rail Road.
tn those Interested.

q T the meeting OF the Board Of Directors, held In
"a Athens on the sth October last the following
olution was adopted, to wit;
Resolped That the Secretary give publication In
newspaper printed in Knoxville, Athens and Cleveland,
calling upon delinquent Stockholders to come forward
on before the list day OF Apri next, and pay the
amount due on their stock, the Board will proceed
to forfeit the stock or for the same in their dscre
ton" 10 JAChsON, Secretary.
Athens Nov "a, fs56-tla-i95
- Knoxville Register and Cleveland Banner will
-, couy tfi lat
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Notice,

A Ii those indebted to the estate of Barely McGhee
"A deceased, either By Note or Account, are request
ed to call at his late residence in Monroe county and
make payment, by the LIST Of April 1851 Those having
claims against said estate are authorized to present
them duly authenticated.
TH0S. &SAM'L HENLEY.
Agents OF Mary X. McGhee, Adminstratrix.
Dec 20, lS57-tf-431 p. y.
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Standard Medicnl WORKS for Sale

w-,ur snhsorlber has some so volumes Medical Books
standard worEs-whlok he wishes to dispose Of
lie will sell them alto rates. ,,.., =, xa.u,,
A,h.ps Nov g9=tf SAMUEL VI. JONDAN.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26
10 Cotton and Wooden Manufac-

turers, Rail Road Companies, Ma
chiuists, and General Dealers.
AEACIlNE BETTING, for Gins, Threshers Mills,
lVH Factories, &c, &C. made from best whole hide
Leather-curried, rveted, stretched and cemented at
our works In Newark NJ J. All widths, TO "a inches,
and of warranted quality. Picker and Lace Leather;
Calf and Sheep Roller SKINS Roller CLOTH Roller Brush
es Loom busters; Pickers; Stripping Cards; Ring Tray
ellers and variety OF Factory Findings Sole Leath-
er of every descriptions English French, and Ameri-
can Calf Skins; Lining and binding SKINS Shoe Pegs;
Lasts; Boot Trees Peg Jacks &C. &c, and general
assortment of Root and Shoemakers' Findings; Hog
skins; Sheep Skins, aud Morocco skins. Harness
Leather; Bride, skirtng and Belt Leather; Patent and
Enamelied Leather and Euamelled Cloths.
ALSO,
general assortment OF Snddiery Hard
ware, Coach hardware. and Coach
trimmings. Springs, Axles, Malleable Castings,
Bands Bolts, Screws, Felloes Hubs Spokes, Shafts,
Poles, Moss, Carried Hair, Oil and Brussels Carpets
Varnishes, Sand Paper, Sc, Sc. For sale low at our
Wholesale lS,tddierg Warehouses.
4 SHERMAN, JESSUP & CO.,
No. $50 Broad street, dUglistd, Ga.
HARRAL NICHOLS CO.,
Corner OF lIasel and Meeting sts., ChdrieSt0n g. o.
BELTS, NICHOLS & CO.,
oct 2i-1y-i22l No. 90 Liberty street, Ne'o lork.
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Glover 5ccd.
SA BUSIIfLs new crop Northern Clover Seed, on
sBVF the way-will arrive in the course OF two
weeks. Orders solicited.
Dec 12 JAS. NJ. HENDERSON.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-26

GESTLEMASLY CoSDUcT.-Self-respect is
the safest prevention against quarrelng.-
The man who is sure of his own position is
the slowest to suspect another of any design
10 question it; and hence the art Of avoiding
alterations has generally been deemed one
Of the peculiar characteristics Of a gentleman.
Never to seem afraid Of being put upon, rs
the phrase goes--neyer TO argue a question
merely lest people should think you can't
argue it-never to fight simply for fear the
lookers-on might think you coward-these
are some Of the maxims on which all men of
superior minds act. habitually aud uncon-
sciously; and it is this habit which gives to
such men that air of repose and self-posses-
sion before which fools stand abashed and
dandies are wild with envy.
Few men can have mingled, even in the
slightest degree, in society, without noticing
this one prominent feature in the character Of
a parrenu in his proneness TO take offence
His ANGLES are sharper, his corns "more ten
der" than those Of other people. There is
really no knowing where to be safe with him.
The moment YOU pu. your finger on him his
bristles stand up like hedgehog's. The
best plan Of course Is to leave 9uch charac.
ter alone. We should do our best to avoid
nfrngements on their ramitied irritabilty.-
1t is senseIess to provoke a man, whoever he
may be, who has the power to be mschiev-
Gus. The man who wants to fight you in the
streets, because you push against him, may
be low fellow, but that will be no consola.
ton if you go home. with black eye
Neither will it much mend the matter if you
give him two in return. On the whole, you
will consider II a very dsagreeab Bile business,
and wish dcvoully you had never got into il.
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CHAPMAN PIKE l. co.,

Fren CHI, English and Germ m
FANCY GOODS,
.,, n.',l.rs ip noD,bs brushes Buttons. Linsn and
cotton TAredd, Seicin0 SiLk, and Small Wares,
al Murray streets. YORK.
Dec l2-6m-429
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Iats Of Gdinsboro. Tenn. ....sAMUEL c. eoopsuALi
COOKE, BAILEY L. CO.,

II O . IT - - III . Il .,
M saam SIDE Fable Square, '>''
NASHVILLE. TENN.
nRDERs carefully hlisd, and goods promptly for.
" vardcd. = Dec l2-ly-a2s
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-07
THE PARSONS CASE.

We have two or three tines alluded to Mr..
ParsOns's case q matter of great excitement
in Virginia. That case has at length been ter
minated, and in manner to overwhelm every de-
cent Virginian with shame at the ungentlemanly,
indecent and grossly outrageous conduct Of their
Representatives in the House Of Delegates.
Let us briefly state the case This young man,
Parsons, il seems pursued runaway slave of his
uncleS into Pennsy vaBia, and without being pro-
yided with any written authority from his uncle or
anybody else to do So any authority of any kind
that he able 10 show, proceeded to seize, of his
own mere motion, negro man whom he found in
the same train of cars with himself The negro on
the other hand, claimed TO be free man, and there
was some evidence to show that he was So At all
events, the good people of Blair County, where
this seizure was made-as there seemed 10 be no
authority on the pant of Parsons for sezing the
negrc-set him at liberty, while Parsons himself
was arrested and committed to jail on a charge of
kidnapping. Some gentlemen Of the neighbors
hood, however, believing the truth of his repre-
sensations, became bail for him to the amour. of
$1,000 piece of humanity which Northern
man arrested at the South under similar circum.
stances might in vain look about for.
Mr.. Parsons returned home, but in due course
of law was indicted BY the Grand Jury of
the County for the Oflense of kidnapping
When the day Of trial approached he came to the
Virginia Legislature for aid. Committee was
appointed in the House of Delegates and bill
repor ed so violent and absurd that il was re-
ferred back TO the Committee. They then re-
ported another not quite so outrageous but still
enough so TO make any man of common sense, and
with the slightest tincture of a sentiment of pro-
Ireiy, ashamed to vote for it That such was its
character would seem to have been the opinion of
rearly hall The House, if not indeed--as we would
iain belie'e-of much larger part OF it; but such
was the terror inspired by few fre-eatng des-
peradoes, that under the fear of being denounced
as AbolitiOnists all but twelve voted for it.
Luckily, hOweyer-and this is one among a
thousand instances to show the benefit of double
legislature-,he Senate had more regard to their
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-07

OWN dignity and 10 what was due to the tribunals OF
q sister State. The preamble to the House bill,
after giving Mr.. Parsons's version of the matter
declared the unwillingness of the Legislature 10
have him "tried on the testimony OF negroes and
periured persons" and assuming that Il was hope
less for him 10 expect anything Ike justice or far
trial. undertook pay the money he would forfeit
for non.appearance, which money the Governor
v,as m re.depard from the State Of Pennsylvania,
and If pavment was refused was 20 call the Leg
islatpre together The Senate struck out all this,
and simply passed bin for indemniying Parsons.
The House insisted On their bill, and while
the two Houses were wrangling over the
question, the day Of trial being near, Mr.. Par
sons started of to relieve his bondsmen by being
present 10 be tried This deserves 20 be noticed
as fidelity to bis promise hardly 10 be expected
of slayecatcher, and the more honorable in Mr..
Parsons. as doubtless be expected to meet with no
more Justice nor mercy than Northern man ac-
cuscd Of helping off slaves would expect from
Southern Court; and perhaps also, be might have
looked forward in fearful expectation Of being,
according to the Southern fashion, Lynched into
the bargain.
The Legislature finding Parsons gone, at length
bushed up their quarrel. The House descended
from its high horse, and the course was adopted
the OILY one which if anything TO be done, any
decent man would ever have thought Of The
Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint
commissioner to attend the trial. and to assist Mr..
Parsons in making bis defense. The trial cameOn
Mr.. Parsons showed that he had been in fact au-
thorized by bis uncle to pursue the runaway, aud
as it was not shown that the negro arrested was
not that runaway, the jury acquitted him without
difficulty.
Evidently the Yirginians were quite too hasty in
Judging the Pennsy lyanians by themselves Let
them learn two things frem this Occurrence-not
to 90 slave-hunting into Pennsylvania without be-
ing provided with the papers, and to have little
more respect for the impartiality and justice OF
Northern Courts and Juries, and the truth-telling
spirit Of Northern witnesses. II is TO be recolect-
ed that we at the North DO not live they do in Vir
GINA, under a reign OF terror, and that We have no
Committees of Safety to bully Juries and brighten
Courts.