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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

The Governor Of South Carolina either omitted
the State of Tennessee in distributing his Dsuniou
invitations to the slaveholding States or else the
precious documents failed 10 reach their destination
The Tennesseans are ironically complaining that
they have been slighted.--Cm GOzsne.
South Carolina or the Faies, whichever is tc
blame, should not have so served Tennessee
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

PLAsr CoRs--lt is to be hoped that our farmers
will plant an extra number Of acres In corn this
spring. This is rendered necessary, from The hlct
that the Wheat crop musl be partial failure
Chattanooga Gazstte.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

Virtue Is alsaya praiscworihy except IN
case who're old maids make avirsue Of ne
cessity y.--frsaticea
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

A sleepy deacon, who sometimes engaged IL po-
pular games henring the minister use ihe word
"shu1ie Of this mortal coip' started up rubbed his
syes and exclaimed "Hold on Ia nv deal"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

TKRRIBLE SToRY--J. A. Banks in late adj
dress delivered before the Dashaways of San Fran
cisco, said
Careful estimates founded upon reliable date,
enable me 10 present the following startling ncon-
trovertble facts or the paupers in the almshotses
Of the United States, nine-tenths were made such
by the use Of intoxicating drinks. OF the criminals
in the different prisons, seventenhs were habitual-
ly incorporate or were under the influence of liquor
when they committed the crimes for which they
were convicted OF the murders committed,
twenty-one in twenty-five are committed by habi-
tual drinkers while one Of the parties are under
the influence Of stroug drink. OF the crimes com
mited in the United States four-fitth are clearly
traoeable 20 intemperance. OF the children prose
cuted and imprisoned for crimes four-hfths belong
10 incorporate families. According 10 the testi-
Ihony of their friends more than one half the in
mates Of our insane asylums lost their reasons
through the demoniaca influence Of rum aud, ac-
corling 10 the testimony of eminent physicians IN
different parts Of the country, one-tourth Of the
deaths are precipated by ndulgng in strong drink
and fully one-haf of the sickness OF the country is
directly indirectly caused by tue same vile agent
Of human suffering. ,Of those found dead, accord
ing 10 the coroners inquesis six-seyenihs died from
the excessive use of liquor; and Of those who had
died suddenly, AFTER drinking cold water nine
l,onths were addicted 10 the habitual use Of strong
Aruk $50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24
Correspondence.

Office hemplis, Clarksriis & louisville r R. CO'
February 9TH, lseo.
MEssRs. ROM BALEY
Gentlemen 81 have been often asked the ques-
ton whether the receipts given by the Tax Colec-
tor for interest on the bonds of Montgomery County
issued to the above Railroad Company, were good
for the payment Of passengers and freight on said
road--snd whether the Railroad Company was com
PEELED by law to take them as such. As you are
the Attorneys for the Company, please gite me
your written opinion on the subject
Respectfully,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

He is frst-rate collector who can, up
on all occasion, collect his wits. s'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

Lay Of tho G,ea, Eastern Delay
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

"My son, dislike your low ways
"Pray, father, would you have me turn
highwayman?" ui
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

By the rules of war, tits death to stop
a cannon. ball,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24
.Retained FOR Che snake.,,

The San Andres independent tells the following
anecdote of Col j., Colonel James we suspcct)
San Francisco lawyer, who, during the late cam
paign, put up for the night at hotel in one Of th'
northern counties The Colonel event in TO lit
tic game of poker, (now we're certain) and "weni
through and soon crept Off TO bed. Soon after, a
brawny specimen Of Pike, dressed in 'jeans7 and
wolfskn cap, arrived in search Of legal advice He
was taken Immediately TO the Colonel room, where,
after wolfskin had shaken the legal gentleman into
consciousness the following conversation occurred
"Are you squire J----7"
eyes, what do you want old boy ~"
'sNell Squire reckon shall hev ter git a feller
o your sort fur tur plead a lawsuit"
whats il about my good man 7"
=" Bout hoss" f.lf rl 2
Here the Colonel was all attention and courtesy.
He raised himself on his elbows and put his ear
close TO the clients lips. Here, he at once con-
cluded, was a chance TO get even on the nights
losses at poker--a $500, perhaps a 5000 horse in
dispute, and bright visions Of 500 fee fitted
rapidly across his mind
Estate all the circumstances il you please, my
kind friendr cTn1 u i9A1l
"Wall,n said old wolfskin, oyer see as borryd
this ere boss NV ieer named Flipkns, what keeps
a chicken ranch ON Poverty Slide, (the Colonel
drew his head in six inches) an arter I'd rid the
sway-backed moon-eyed old eritter tell night there
down went the clbows) l kerried the windsucker
outen the yard (the Colone's head struck the pill
low an staked his spavnd bones on hin 'mong
the tall grass TO give his hidebound chance
for good prosender. THE Colonel waved his hand
impatiently, but the old wolf went on.) WALL a
rattle snake bit i'm on the glandered snout an now
the tarna critters got the big head an ole Flipkins
wants me ter pay damages. Yuve heard the case
Squire
''swhats the damages?" roared the Colonel.
'F-i-v-e dollars r. fa 4 If
His head suddenly popped under the cover, and
the now raying Colonel shouted, stake yourself out
of this, I'm retained for The snake r. - &.A4l "
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Eaqsiref, writing on the l1tb,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-24

A TRRRIBLE SToRY-J. A. Banks, in late adj
dress delivered before the Dashaways of San Fran,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
Help or situations Wanted.

We know that we are offering benefit to
the community as well as TO ourselves by
calling attention to the facilities which the
PRESS furnishes to all who want help or sit
uations, to place their wants before thousands
of the laboring and employing classes at the
nominal cost Of twenty-five cent advertise
ment in this paper. We know by the answers
brought by such of these advertisements as
directed replies to this Office, that there is no
way so efficient forprocuring help or employ
ment, and if the advantages of the Press for
this kind of advertising were fully known, a
vast amount OF time which is now wasted in
looking at random through the city for work,
and time and patience lost in picking up
help promiscuously, would be saved.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

The proprietors of the Commercial have
leased the fourth story of their building to a
society of Turner'S. The physical diversions
and gyrations upon this floor will be quite
illustrative of the doctrinal flip-faps and
somersaults performed in the apartments
below. Under the circumstances, the topsy-
turvy attachment is a firstrate idea; but as
our contemporary is in the possession of scru-
pies touching the morality of the "ring," it is
probable that no sparring will be permitted
about the premises. Otherwise, for the en-
couragement of ''the manly art of self-de-
fense," we would propose-as we have grown
too fat to enjoy hard knocks about the
"bread-basket" to donate, in token of our
goodwill, our gloves to the Association.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
RIVER NEWS.

The Ohio at this point continues to fall
slowly and steadily, having declined during the
twenty-four hours ending last evening some six
inches leaving about eight and half feet in the
channel between here and Louisville. Navigation
will soon be injured by the scant water, Though al
present there is enough here for all the trade doing
, The weather was still very warm yesterday, though
the temperature was a little lower than on Monday.
good part OF yesterday cloudy, and there were
last night further indications of rain.
business at the Wharf remains decidedly dull, but
a little more was doing yesterday morning than on
the preceding day In the afternoon trade WAS very
quiet, with much more tunnage in port than freight
Rates Of freight still tend upward, and last evening
were quoted as follows:
u, Pi4sbtr0. Cotton, 65c.; Moasses, Csc; Whisky,
l2lsc. per 100 lbs.
Nashville. e.-Whisky, per bril-, 75c; Cloverseed, 6Oc
Ale, 60c Flour 45c Pound Freights, 30035c per lOO
. 81. Lous-Heavy Pound Freights, 25c per 100
lbs; Whisky and Oil, CSC. per barrel Stoves, 25c.;
Ale, SOC. per barrel.
Erqnsviqs Whisky and Oil, soc. per barrel.
. Cairo Whisky and Oil, SOC per barrel; Pound
Fretghts, 25c. per 100 pounds.
Re0 OTLeans Whisky and Oil, 9Oc.; Flour, SOC Po-
tatoes and Apples SOC; Pork 75c.; Bacon in hhds.,
Soc; and other Pound Freights, 3O35c per 100 lbs
keg Lard, lsc Horses $40 per head. Machinery 90
@75c.
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
ATrirah. -Bostona, Portsmouth; Boston, Big San
dy Reliance, Marietta; Telegraph Louisville; Pri-
Dress, Madson Dunleith, Neville; Mary Cook, Pitts
burg; Diamond Dock
Departures. Portsmouth; Boston, Big
SANDY; Ellen Gray. Kanawha; Liberty, Wheeling;
Telegraph, Louisville; Prioress, Madison; Economy
PitlsbuIg; Dunleith Neville.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
" a RTE TIE

The Lombardid gives the effective strength
of the Italian army at l73, 900 men.
Thomas Carr fell from the roof of a house
in Alton, Illinois, last week, and broke his
neck.
VIM. B. Astor is worth at least $25, 900, 900,
and every cent of the income, over and above
his expenses and charities, is Immediately re-
invested.
General Trezel, some time Ministerial WaI
under Louis Philippe, and afterward tutor
to the Count de Paris, has just died, at the
age of eighty.
The London journals announce that Miss
Agnes Gladstone, daughter of the accom-.
plished Chancellor of the Exchequer, is about
make her debut in the fashionable world
Fred. Douglasss paper announces that III
publication henceforth will be monthly, in.
stead of weekly, until the return of Mr.
Douglass.
Ovid advises lovers to besiege the hear
of the maid, to insure success with the mis-.
tress. Women must have changed since his
time. Such an experiment now would in,
sure the loss of both.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
HOME INTEREST.

-
R5- BLOOM puts mp good Picture, in good case
for % cents Gallery Fifth and Central avenue
BB- APPLEGATE's new Gallery, corner Of Fifth and
Main, is the largest in the Western country.
mo- APPLICANTS large Twenty .nve Cent Pictures
in cases, at his new Gallery, cor. Finh and Main.
Bfs- Only twenty five cents for good coored Pic.
turo, in case, at CowANs, p West Fifth'street If
BB-PfcruREs for ten cents. Johnson's Gallery
Ninth and Main.
BB- A. A. ETsrER, Clocks, Watches and Jowelry
Nos S43 and 27l western-row.
Bg- HICKMAN & SKULL will positively sell thos,
two fine Brick Houses on Elizabeth-strcet to-day
See advertisement
BB- BALL & THOMAS, No. 100 West Fourth street
can take likeness oi an infant better than at any
other gallery. Call in with your children.
B55" McCRAcKES's, No. 2l West Fourth-stree il
the only place in the city where those fashionable
Winchester Shirts may be had Drop in and sec
him.
D0- If you want good Picture, call at the south.
west corner of Sixth-street and Central avenue
Pictures taken and put in nice gilt frames for twenty
FIVE cents; in for twenty cents. Bring on the
babies-you are sure to get good likeness.
paS- For cheap fancy cases, filled with beautiful
Pictures, go to CowAN's, No. % West Fifth-street
You will get them cheaper than in any other gallery
in the city. list of prices can be seen at the door
apl6-tf1
BS- DR.. BARBER's INSTANTANEOUS RELIEF IRON
ALL PAIN cures
Toothache, Headache,
Nervous Headache,
Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Spinal Complaints
Ulcers, Bruises and Sprains. For Frosted Feet il
has no equal 1t Bois. 1t relieves pain in all
cases instantly. This remedy is different from ali
other killers 1t contains no opium or Other
narcotic. See circular
JOHN D. PARK, Agent,
ap27-dwF ,MW n. E. cor Fourth and Walnut.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
NEWPoRT NEWS.

POLICE CouRT.-A man named John Wei
don was fined $40 and costs, by Mayor Haw-
kins Yesterday, for assaulting two boys in q
slkiff, near the foot of Monmouth-street.
A CHARLESTON DELEGATE RETURNED
Sheriff Helm, delegate 70 Charleston, re
turned 10 bis home in this city, night before
last.
CRICKET MATcH.-The members of the Ken
lucky Cricket Club will amuse themselves
by playing their fayorite game, between the
hours of ten and twelve o'clock to-day, al
their grounds on the Licking Bottom, some
distance above this city.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
OHIO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
Announcement OF the Proprietor
for 1860.

THJE 0HIO WHITE SULPHUR
miles north of Columbus the Capital of Ohio on the
scioto River, ten miles from Delaware, five miles
from White sulphur Station, on the Springfield, Mt
Vernon Pittsburg Railroad, and six miles from
Lewis Center Station, on the Cincinnati, Columbus
and Cleveland Railroad.
These Springs will be open for the reception of Wis
itors from May until October. = -.
The gratifying experience Of the past two seasons
mas iuly confirmed the highest expectations of the
proprietor, and encourages him TO perseYere in his
eor 20 mako this second to place In the country
inc large number OF permanent cures which have
Deen efected establish beyond a doubt the rare and
valuable medicinal qualities Of these waters. Their
Alternative, tonic and aperient properties render them
useful In great variety ofdseases The five Sprinea
The White sulphur, The Chaly beate The MaRnesian
The Saline Chalybeate, and the spring Of Pure Wa.
ter, are all within the lawn and easy Of access.
BAT H 3.
Bathing here by the plan adopted 10 BROUGHT into
fair competition with that at naturally warm and hot
springs The water heated In tho bath tub by steam
pipes the heat not being raised high enough to pre-
clptate ts salts k applied to the surface of the bather
without the loss OF any of its saline ingredients.
grounds embracing about $50 acres divided between
lawn and woodland, are tasteuliy laid of into walks
4 TEIEGRAPH OFFICE has been permanently
ess6Iishsd connecting the Springs with all parts Of
Livery, well stocked with horses and carriages,
Ia attached to the place,
For further Information, arrangements for rooms,
ANDREw WILSON, Ja., Proprietor,
White Sulphur Postofiice,
apzz-Dm Delaware County, o.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

The Commercial processes to be greatly
shocked at the Papal Bull of excommunica-
tion, which it calls "a ridiculous imperti-
nence, at least three centuries behind the
age" Its sensibilities are particularly exer-
cised that the curse of accommodation
should be specific and in detail. To curse at
wholesale is not so bad; but to curse with
specifications, is horrible; yet in order to fit
the case to excite its sensations, the CONNER
eidt with its accustomed fairness in contro-
versy, especially when the Catholics are con-
cerned, produces from monkish records q
formula several centuries old, and not at all
like the Papal Bull.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

The Times has discovered hero in John
Dean, the uxorious coachman. 1t remarks,
concerning his performance:
SIT is by no means discreditable to him, that
while employed as coachman in wealthy
family, he stole the heart and person Of the
favorite daughter. There was sort of hero
ism in the act worthy of commendation."
The breed of heroes has been growing
scarce of late; there were suspicious that it
was running out; it is fortunate, therefore,
that the Times has discovered way of recu-
perating it out of fwhatit called on Monday ian
illiterate, impudent, brazen coachman." Will
the Timesinform the public whether itregards
the act of John Dean as moral or physical
heroism2 With such moral obliquity, we
suppose that if Dean had, in addition, carried
off Mr.. Boxers strong box, the Times would
have regarded him as demi-god--a new
Hercules. There is no accounting for tastes,
but certainly the Times is entitled to the sole
possession its hero by right of discovery.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

FREEMAN-sTREET, that used TO be such
beautiful thoroughfare for fast young men
with their fast horses, is now Travelled over
with methodistical precision Gazette.
We did hope, after the Gazstts's elaborate
apology short time ago, that it would re-
strain its propensity to make such light and
trivial illusions to our evangelical denomina-
tions. Why the the travel on Freeman-street
would be compared to Methodism, we are
entirely unable to understand, except by the
GdzettSs propensity to make funny illusions
TO our orthodox denominations.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
Naive Confession.

The travelling dead-head editor of the
Commercial writing from Washington, thus
confesses to his associates his apprehensions;
"The editorial greenhorns engaged by the
managers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will be here tomorrow, and fear | shall be
asked whether am on that excursion"
1t is very rarely that an editor is gifted
with such remarkable.power to see himself as
others see him.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
CoVINGTON NEWS.

LINDEN GROVE CEMETERY Trustees
of the Linden Grove Cemetery have recently
passed an order that no person, not excepting
lot holders shall hereafter be permitted to
enter the inclosure without permit. This
regulation it is said, has become necessary on
account of the disorderly conduct exhibited
by many who habitually resorted thither.
Permits are issued by VIM. Ernst, of the
N,rtbaru Ranl-
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
Hanks's Bell and Brass Foundry

NILES WORKS, (formerly George L. Hanka.l No.
l2O East Second street, Cincinnati.
RELLs KEPT CONSTANTLYO ON HAND,
OF MADE TO order, OF any size up TO 5000 pounds.
and 10 chimes as wanted. Every variety Of Brass
work work and Brass and ComPosition Castings made TO
DER and every description Of Finished Brass Work,
IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS.
Particular attention given TO Steamboat Work, such
as as wrSHght-iEon Piping and Fittings put uP Steam
Blowers, Engine Bells, &c. Lager-becr Cocks and
THOMAS FIRTH, Superintendent.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

A GENTLEMAN who attended the Mammoth
Cave lecture the other evening, went, as he
AYERS, expecting to hear something about the
Charleston seceders, He thought their con-
duct the most mammoth cave that he had
ever heard tell Of
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

IT is reported in the papers that the Bishop
of Norfolk attended the contest for the cham
Pionship. II is to be hoped that the Bishop
will improve the occasion to rebuke the foul
play Of the British people, and to impress
upon his congregation the propriety of a
more strict observance of the decalogue of
the two punches OLIVES.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
Book Binding.

ny ALL ITS, BRANCHES, NO. q EAST
sn5sT nyTgrlhs'reet between Main and Sycamore, dn-
kcPndttns ts n every style. Music Books neatly and
. myS'bm ~ 5laassia ~ Q. oRoPPER.s :.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

CERTAIN METHOD OF KILLING BEDBues.-
Tie them by the hind legs and then make
mouths at them until you get them into con-
vulsions, after which crawl around on their
blind side and stone them to death.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

WAGNER.-In Newport, KY, on Monday night,
at O'Clock, Of hopping cough, Nellie D., daughter
Of John and Mary Wagner, aged five months and
ten days.
The friends Of the family are invited to attend the
funeral this afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
denee Of her parents, on SOuthgate-street, below
JONES.-In this city, on Monday evening, May
I, of apoplexy, O. Davies Jones' son of John d.
Jones, Esq, in the twenty-sevenh year Of his age.
ELLIS.-0n Monday morning, May 7, at o'clock,
OF consumption, Elida A. Ellis, wife of John Ellis,
aged twenty -four years.
BRADFORD.-At Nashville, on Thursday, May 3,
MIR. John W. Bradford, formerly of Cincinnati, in
the thirty-sixth year of his age.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
MARRIED.

MCD0UGALL-CHURC LIN Louisville
KY, ON Monday afternoon, May 7, by the Rev. =. L.
Senour, the brides uncle at his residence, Chas II
Cincinnati " -
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

The oountessde OhAlot, widow of the great
actor Talma, has just died in Paris. rg4
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
Soda Water.

DURE SODA WATER WITH THE
Choicest syrups Of onE own manufacture For
sale by ALBERT ROSS, Druggist,
oouth-west corner CentrAl-avenue and Eighth.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

R5- BLOOM puts mp good Picture, in good case
for % cents Gallery cor Fifth and Central avenue
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

prB- APPLEaATEs new Gallery, corner Of Fifth an,
Main, Is the largest in the Western country.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09
ARTIFICIAL TEETH.

H. KENNEDY,S MEDICAL DISCOV-
49, ERY is acknowledged by the most eminent
physicians, and by the most careful druggists
throughout the United States, to be the most efec.
more suffering, and effected more permanent cures,
than any preparation known to the profession Scrof
uai SAT- hheum, ESyspelas, Scald head, Scay Erup-
lions OF whatsoever nature are cured oy ew bottles
and the system restored TO full strength and Vigor
Full and explicit directions for the cure Of liberated
sore legs and other corrupt and running ulcers, is
gwen IN the pamphlet with each bottle For sale by
JOHN ID, PARK, SURE, ECKBTEIN Co. and
GEORGE M. DIXON. Price 81. seplS-ay
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

mo- APPLEGATE's large Twenty-Five Cent Pictur
in cases, at his new Gallery, cor. Fifth and Main.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

Bf- Only twenty-five cents for good colored Pi
turo, in case, at CowANs, % West Fifth.street If
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-09

BB-PrcruREs for ten cents. Johnsons Gallery
Ninth and Main.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-04-27

GUILTY, COR NOT GUILTY. "-Lord
Brougham has introduced into the Brit
ish Parliament a bill to relieve persons
on trial from the necessity of pleading
either ''guilty' or ''not guilty" The
matter being mere form - simply
signifying, do you or do not wish to be
tried-and very ofton necessitating a
lie upon the part of the accused, it is
now proposed to change the form, so
that the challenge from the Judge to
the culprit may be "Do you plead gull
ty, or do you wish to be tried 20 The
Lord Chancellor has twice before press
ed this matter upon the attention of
the Peers, but has heretofore been de-
feated. This time his prospects are
more Aattering. Should it become a
aw in Britain, our own courts will not
% slow to follow the good example
adopted by the English big-wigs.