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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18
The Union Convention.

The Boston Traveller Of Saturday. gives,
IN the following paragraph, the result o.
the old.line Wing Convention, held at Bal
tirnore, las. week. with some speculation'
rs to IL. elec, upon the canvas.
The Constitutional Union pariy's Con-
vention met Mt Baltimore on the 9Th, and
on the 10th. and at the second ballotiins. u
nominated slr. Bell, Of Tennessee, Tor Pres
ident. So far "a talent, character. expert
enee, and patriotic feeling 30, this Is a very
good nomination. Mr.. Bell isa man who
has many sIcellen, qualities. and would
make much better presiden, than we have
had for years. Il would have been a fortunate
thing for the country II man like him had
been chosen IN 1852. Still. we think the
Unionis,. would have done better II they
had nominated Gen Houston, who has q
larger share OF thu elements Of popularity
than any other man whom they could have
placed before the people. lie would have
Gu, deeply into the democratic party. while
Sir. Bell can BE- expected n obtain bu, fos
votes from Southern democrats. and can
carry no Southern States which the Team
could no, have secured. Mr. Bell may sue
coed in Maryland and Tennessee, bot he can
no, do much in Tc1's. where Gen. Houston
was lately elected Governor by prodigious
majority. Much. however. will depend up
on the action OF the Convention. ye, to b.
held. Should the Republicans make good
nominations, and should the democrats max,
up ibeir quarf'l, and unite in tho support
Of some man proper Tor their work, Mr..
Bells position in the eon,e', will no, di1er
much from that which Nr. Fillmore held in
1856. On the other hand, unpopular Re-
publican nominate ms a, Chicago would give
Mr.. Bell mighty liz in .oms Of the north.
ern states, in the popular vote and con.
iinuancc OF the democratic quarrel would
greatly help him a, the South. With two
democratic tickets in the Geld he might be
expected to Sc, the votes Of half dozen
Southern States. a. the Buchanan majorilie.
there were no, very large. In Kentucky.
the democratic majority. in 1856, was 1870:
IN Tennessee. 1919; in Louisiana. liij in
Delaware. 1879, and in Florida. 1925.
These maj1riie, could not stand against a
boiling process in the democratic party.
with man like Mr. Dell to concentrate the
opposition. lIs may. therefore, make a
very pretty thing Of IL, not only in the state.
We have named, bu, in some Others in which
tho democratic majori,io- were larser, a,
Missouri. North Carolina, and Georgia,
while be would run beautifully in Caliior.
MIA and Oregon. The third party !. th.
fr,, in tho field with Il, candidate. and We
must soon SO wha, i. TO 10 the eject Of i,s
action on other parties. for II l, b. acted on
by those parties, It has in It's turn the pow
er OF acting on them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

PANs HuL Ac,uur. The Spring Term
Of ,hi. school closed on Friday last. 4
public examination was held on the las, day
which was attended ~ considerable nun.
Der o, parents. and others interested in the
school. The exercises. though necessarily
brief. from the limited time afforded, were
Of highly satisfactory character, demon,
sratin. the skill and thoroushne. OF Mr.,
Leonard as teacher. The summer term
commence. on the 2s,h We think students
will rarely find a school combining % many
requisites Tor pleasant and profitable term
Of study A. this. With the next term a
class Ia botany will b. formed. 10 which the
collection Of the many beautiful plants in
the vicinity will afford opportunity for in,
tsre.,ing excursions. Very extensive her.
barium, have been formed from the plant.
collected in the immediate vicinity Of the
Academy Building
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

Az TSsANE Iowa fouND ~ Mup IlorT.
A, Syracuse, last week. = man giving bis
name as VIM. II. q. Morehead. and hi. Tee
ldence as being about seven miles north OF
Lexington, Ky, on the Maysvills Pike, vas
from bi, singular conduct, noticed BY May
or we.,eott, who directed an officer to keep
an eye upou him. The officer made search
for him. and found him in the southern
part Of the city. up to hi. wai', in the mud
and water Of a slough hole. lie repre-en-
ted himself as drover and hgen, for Henry
7. Duncan Of Lexington, Tor whom he had
jus, sOld some cattle in New York II was
subsequently, a'ccrtainsi that Morshead
was an intelligent and very respectable
man, worth about $50 600, and had become
insane in consequence o:a disappointment
IN love affair in Kentucky.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18
From the n. Y. Daily Times.
The Snlit NJ Charleston.

The .pl, in ,be Democratic party at
Charleston /. nm event Of very marked i'm
portaneo. IL make. q step In the history oil
tho country decidedly In advance OF any
taken hitherto, and from which there is not
likely to be any retreat hereafter Itshow'
conelu.i,sly ,ba. the political power OF the
Coniedaracy must pas. to the Nofth.-sha'
the numerical majority. the prspondsrn'
wealth and population NJ tho Uniou.-i'
about 10 A.cr, i,s rightful authority over
the political institutions Of the country al.
90. For long time past we have had a
United souih-wc are about to have uni
ted North also.
The Democratic Party Is the last Of the
great national organizations to yield to the
I" irrrpres.ib's eonilie, " which slavery and
freedom have been waging Tor control oftb'
FEDERAL Government. The churches Of oil
denomination. have given way. one alter
another. to the pressure The Wing party
went down before this new and resi'lless
influence some years ago the American
party melted before I, like wax In the
hamo;-aud now the Democracy has also
yielded. In every struggle hitherto. tho
slave in,ercs, has maintained It's ascendcncy
10 the ranks OF the Democratic party. II
ha. now been defeated. The Northern sec
ton Of the party ha'ascrt'd its power. and
with new and unloOkcd.ior hrmnc-s, ha.
maintained it, position. lit stand. still
in II, present attitude, the sectional contest
is over.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18
JOHN J. FERRY. Editor.

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du- ir,..n N. date oiths tfst tuseftion.
81 Communicates. shau'd u directed 10
IKE ONG,rt Deuocfit." fari- Ne.
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RoNPTLY ANp NEATLY EXECUTED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18
BLICAN
STATE CONVENTION 4!

The Eslshliess. II N.ine ~,I m,et IN Coo
vsuti.a be- Nlran..--, llaI. nsas.r. uu Th'r.d',
The seyesih "a, ~ lahr eat. 40 tsH O'clock, A
NJ, O. asrutuaie e Ctrdtiats So Gutsfuor, tsu
candidate. zoo Ekctai. "a large. ant ta traussCi
On, be- h,s,ars. that ga, pTaIsl', c'uae lvafs
tn toBvsui,Da. hs hssi. Il fspresratiirau s,lI
b. a. l.illss.
Zach cots. tlvu anI pisHihtro1 sha.. u s1tii. 81
O. on., deli gate. tssh cit,. tssn sad rlartattHn
thst east .ssraty.lte ,,iss &C. ibc kspuhlesn
CauIia.c &c Gayrruaf be- l~i9, shall IT, ruiitlcl
O. an aINi'iuuai delegate. 11I oue tslsgai, o. ~
,fy hsairrd vote BE- saIl Candidate 90 l>59, %.
boss ssys1i, hsr.
The state Cou.ru'ttfs " 100 a. in se.si1n at ths
Bangof lllss-. ihe v,snisg t-t1fs ths Cuu,eut un.
JOSIAH "a. pkt MMOND.
LEONARD ANDREWS,
FREDERIC ROBiC.
JESSE :. LNfORD.
JOHN n. MARROW. EeTul
WNNNtBNL HrLCiiER.
EDWIN ILNE,
JANt.> :. flhl, state
VA u. RUST,
\. q. iIGWEN.
GONG uNTuuRN, Con.
AMOS rtCkNGp,
JOHN a. HiCE,
= T.. brown,
ItRGipGE e.. DUNN.
April o. l.eo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

CORRECTION. We were in error las, week
in stating that the quarry men. in Wood
stock, killed the bear. I. was q general
hunt by the residents in sha, vicinity. Mer'
rill Rowe frs, saw him, and the rusty ride
in the hands OF Geo. eastman. sped the bal
that did the fatal deed. The bear was fa'
one, yielding six gallon, Of oil. lie will
probably nett some $40
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

Fax. The house Of Mr.. jesse Andrews,
about mile from this village, was burned
to the ground. Sunday night. during the
shower. The los. i near SlsOO.-on which
is an insurance Of $3.50. Mr.. Andrews states
tha, the fr'r knowledge he bad Of the GIe,
va. the sight Of the flames. which then COW
cred the end Of the buildlng. Others saw
distinctly discharge Of electricity from the
clouds, striking at THAI place. lie wa, on.
" able to save hi. stock from tie barn. The
house was cleared Of furniture, and the door.
and windows were taken OG. I,i.a severe
loss 10 Mr.. Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

The Traveller says. THE half votes in
the national democratic convention are oe-
ca.ioned thus. Each congressional di'trie.
ha. two delegates, bu, they ars entitled to
only one votc, and when these two disagree
as to how they shall vote. each cast. halt
vote, and they arc counted in like half cents
on an homes, butchers bill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

The Advertiser learns OF several cases Of
small poI, in Roxbury. One death has oc.
eurred-ihe wife Of Lang Wright.
Mr.. Wright has since died.
The same paper states that two barns be-
longing to Mr.. Jos. Reed in Byron. were
burn, on Sunday, the 10Th ut. Loss no,
stated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

ATrurTEp lScNDnRss. DR.. Davis, Of
l.ocke's Mills, found bunch Of matches,
partly burned, under the ell par, Of his
house a lew days since. They were 50 pla-
eed as to give rise to the opinion, tina, some
villain had attempted to Gro hi, buildings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

BrOnsOn's (Ca,bolic) Review predicts the
decline Of the Catholic Church on account
Of inferiOriiy Of intellect, and remarks that
II is no, growing by conversions as 1t Is d'-
mlni.hed by perverts; and, further. thar
no work Of any meri, from the best Papa'
pen can command more than 200 or 2'Vo
sales Of copies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

The Russian Government il understood TO
have completed the term. u It's loan, some
$40 200 200 in amount. with the London
Baring- aud the Amsterdam Hopes. She
JorroUs to make improvement. and to derel.
opo L,r resources.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18
We learn that John Il. Briggs has been
appointed Post Master, at Woodstock, in
place Of |. " Andrews, resigned.

The &" coming event" in Bethel, has trans
pired. The Publisher Of the Courier was
presented lew days since. with bouncing
baby. which fac, !. set forth in his paper,
with more prominence than taste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

Tie Clarion reports the death Of a COW Al,
Wa,erulls, which exhibited symptom. pre-
ei.ely like those suffering from the cattle
disease 10 Massachusetts,. The lung, were
a mas, Of pu;rid offensive matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

In the House. on Monday, in tho Miehi.
gan contested election case, the seat was
given to Hon. VIM. A. Howard, the mem
bcrs voting with the Republicans on this
question were Msssrs Adams and Anderson,
Ky.; Davis, Harris, Nd; E,heridse. May.
nard. Tenn; Hickman and Schwartz, Pa;
and Gilmer, olN. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

ACCIDENT. A ehld about four years old
fell into well on Sunday last, a, the house
Of Rufus Clements. in shi. town. The we'll
is in the house. and a member Of the iani.
ly raised the covering. aud turned round t.
iasten the pail to tho well lid, when the To.
tie lad ran ia,o the house. and into the we'll
without noticing IL. Fortunately he was
rescued before drowning.
Ellsworth American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

The Covode COMMITTEES have ascertained
tina. se5OO OF the money paid by Wendell,
to carry the English bill, wen. to Mr.. Walk.
er. correspondent, Of the New York tx.
pres.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-05-18

The students a, wa,srvilla College have
organized Crieks, Club.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
Important Notice.

The use o. ?. sisfmsy's SANITARY CRUEL
has pfoarced most salutsfy effects, which We
hasten " trske known .o The pebble Al large.
Among tie either good qualities, which sfe uni.
serssily ,knouledgea. " hiss bsen tosna 10 be
highly useful and bensHcisnt to Women IN ths
state ~ ptesnancy Y, and thst " facilitates their
delivery.
~ also improves positively the qusiity and In
cresse the quantity Of Milk Of Nurses.
No other Kind ~ Food EAR he compared 70 "
u ,nsy he administered wthost FEAT 70 the yctng-
eel children; n tefreshens and Strengthens them
and preserves them against great many die
eases peculiar w. their age.
We nsy therefore carefully recommend ~ n
every family,
Every one-pound paper Of the SANITARY
CRUEL conlsins thrss two portions fcr one per
son. They sre all signed by ?. MARMAF, In
ventcf and Psteutee.
Genefai Depot At New otiesns-ii Cvntl street.
between Uhsttres and Rcysl mfs-lsd.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
pEnATERs ATTENTION.

At a regular meeting Of the sugar
Bowl Debating Society" "the question :
,'Hss tho Negro moro ground for complaint
than the Indian, y was discussed by Messrs.
CD. Favrot aud W. Il. Klsinpetre, on the
Affirmative and by Mossrs. ]. Il. aud N. A.
stuart on the Negative. Decision render
cd In favor Of Negdtirs.
There will be regular meeting Of the
Society this( Tuesday } evening, April nth
a, 8 o'clock, at the meeting rooms Of inde-
peudence Fire Company, No. 3. Question
for debsteA-"Has the Indian been benefit
ted by the discovery Of America by Col
umbusr runctusl attendance respectful
~ requested. By order of the Society.
n. A. STUART, Secretary.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

Fos rue osra.ss. night Is time
flsed bY the ladies for their lee Cream
aud strawberry patty for the benefit Of the
Female Orphan Association. We need
no additional evidence TO show that the
entire population Of the town is interest
ed In the welfare and prosperity Of this
truly charitable and christian institution.
n Is now and ever beef under The ecntfoll
ofthe Ladies' o. Baton Rouge, irrespective
Of creed Of sect. and as this is btosa=
and W. think proper basis for Christian
charity, all are alike interested. Shall
there he a full house te-nishti We hope
so. To the young felix's we have authority
10 say; there will be a dance upstairs at
Yer the party is over below
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
NEW BACON.
LADIES CLOTH.

MY assortment in that particular branch can.
wi not be surpassed. having all desirable shades
and at prices that cannot fall 70 suit the rich as
we'll as the poor. v. shoN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

HAYINp BOUGHT the interest ~ Mr.. James
III iiutehes, IN the late firm ~ Hseket 4
Hntches: 7 take pleasure ~ Informing fny
friends and foftret customers the. Z viii carry
on the Provision and urceefy business ~ the old
stand on the corner ~ Main snd 81. anthony
streets. IN the city ~ Baton Rouge. with Ten
yesfs experiences IN the trade. hope W Give en-
lire satisfaction 70 my patrol, beth In quality snd
price ~ my goods .
ianfq ". HA'htf
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

7 IME, BNAD, CEMENT. PLASTER Paris. Lake
ssnd, Hair and Marble Dust on hand ana
or sale by JosHuA bEAb
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
CHINA AND GLASS,
LADIES CLOTH CLOAKs.

HAVE just received new assortment Of these
goods, very long and new styles, ranging In
prices from 10 TO $40, also pretty assortment OF
Misses cIoaks and Talmas, suitable for dress and
school Closks. w. y. rHlLLifs.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
LUMBERt L,tMBEnii

V'HE undersigned respectfully solieits or
4 ders from builders and the public gen
orally, for seasoned toneued and grooved,
square roofing, both yellow pine and cy-
press also Sash Doors. Blinds, Ceiling,
Rough Yellow Pine, White Oak, Hickory,
Ash, yellow Poplar aud Gum, all Of which
will be furnished ~ the lowest prices.
FRANK HUGUET.
feb23 Third street.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
FRANK HUGUET.
no THE MfL1toNi

THE gen etai encouragement which hsve me,
with IN my new business, inauees shs fetutn of
marty thsrks 10 this generous rublir FOR theif
patronage. and solicitation FOR them 70 sssin
nstce announcements 20. dsy 70 the sddiiensi
supplies 10 my already large sra iresh ssccs ui
sii goods belonging 10 ny line ~ BUSINESS, ana
IN dvinr 80 feel fan -ssuranee thstif thsy WIZ
eail aud see me, they viii he satisfied that 'ry ear
nest eotts ls 10 give entire satisfaction, snd viii
await The pleasure ~ showing iny stces snd serr'
Ing cell rl,g may rirs We q euii."
PRANK uUgUET,
,stsa Crtref 81 THIRD and Laurel street.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
nATON ROUGE ppEwEny.

BATON ROUGE BREWERY.
rI,HF undersigned would respectfully Inform his
l bid friends snd The public, that the Brewery
on Boulevard street, will undergo thorough re
pairs and enlargement and he prepared 70 furnish
the Best ~ Malt Liquors, IN eny grsntty desired
Having made arrangements w the West for re.
Ruat supply ~ the best Malt and other materials
Used In brewing. sn article will he made euusl 70
the hest w. be had. -
dees smdkw ALEX. ST. MARTIN
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
MA OHM EHY.
IMPLEMENTS, &C
IN. Planters "P.,.r," ste--, c.rd-
Weed sutter.

TIE FInnfefs EFHftNf Ntt""f t"f"-
Weed cutter.
rus INVENTION frt simplicity, liability and
! sn economical labor saving Machine has no
sdnal.
HORSE sORAPERs.
rottsn Gins, tguliett's pstenu-s 90 saw vii
gin bales Der day. FIRST premium awarded ~
the Mississipri and Louisiana state Fairs.
psrillatlne Engines, toe simple 70 need des-
rsip,iur Portable oireulsr Saw NILS inside In the
beet ,nanner with ifesi Blocks settling either one
end % both ends NJ onee
pj,s- ptr.f safes, sl,es 10 accommodate Plan
tp.s. Jewellers. aud Counting Rooms
Steam Engines, Stationary and Portable, suits
BILE Tor privirg. Gins, crit Milis, Sal Mill, etc.
Iron Cotton Ties, Knows Patiently supefseealnE
eli others Of The kind known.
Any ~ the rasehines can he seen IN practical
nperetisn ~ the sputher- Enterprise Mschine
Works. pFLAURUIK. DHOzgRET &O0.
ms,2i Baton Rouge Us.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

uAyING few more Of the elegant and much
III admired 80 styled Fenela or Cloak shawls
on hand, offer TO dispose OF them at reduced
novio G. SIMON.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
a,tNsi a,tNsit euNsiii

Ntow IN STORE, evinplets assortment Of
IN Lengths, Putes, Forward sri Back Aetiun
Iotks-ef the celebrated ana felfslFs "eillesrie
Shot Gum" also the uneuuallea ureeneef uuns,
aud prys Guns. Those IN wsnt ~ y stvt Sun
are requested ~ cell ana examine my stock be.
fsre purchasing elsewhere, as Inducements WI
be offered that rsnnvt he resisted -.
n.t9s FnANH HuguHT
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
febgs
NOTICE.

A ID PERSONS indebted TO the undersigned.
N will please come forward aud settle the same
without DELAY FpFBFnIgR ARBDuR, sR
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
NOTICE.

rI,uE subscriber bess leave 20 inform The eli.
IL spus Of Baton Rouge and vicinity, that he has
Permanently established himself a. Dyer Sour
or and rinisaer. and hopes by strict attention TO
business aud moderate charges 10 receive liberal
patronage Of The public In general.
". W. fENDT,
mar2simd&w Dyer. scourrr and Finisher,
House.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
SUMMER SILKS.

A N ELEGANT assortment Of silk Dresses, just
IA opened and offered At lower prices than
they ever were sold In this market.
=. NJ. ASHER,
apf6 Lafayette street.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

Parkerr Celebrated Garden Seeds.
THAvE In Store q large assortment o. Garden
/ seeds from Psrkers Garden Feed establishment,
Fredonla, New York, which are guaranteed to
bel the best quality, and Fresh and Genuine.
msri3.lmdkw Wx. W. M0NTAN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

apr6
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17
Confeotiopery Confeetionery ! !

Confectionery Confectionery !
4 HAVE just received direct from Henry MI
i isfd's Mshufsetpry.
500 ne. soft br Jelly Gum Drops; fresh and
nlce-Lempp. strawberry, Rose, ysnills. Pine
Apple aud 0rsuee.
e1o ms Li1ucriee Drrps-eseellent Pr coughs
and colds
Roses Msrshmelion Paste. This paste is de
lieipus. snd ls mighty recommended hy phgsieisns
fer iis witness ss being one " the hest things We
have ~, the cure NJ severe coughs, colds, etc.
~ Bp~ss Vanilla Chocolate Drops
~ Z" Asserted candy.
~ Fine French Chocolate.
Sold by IN. bAF,
trst2T-2v Druggist.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-04-17

Ter the party IL over below
Tptpyrs Asp rHE LAw.=-lt is or
dered in the book of Mr.. Wilson on
composition, also in Dillwofth' that
whatever Is most important and prom
inent-=whatevef governs, should De
maintained first II is counter TO the
laws Of nature 10 have any other ar
rangement. hence we say Thieves
and the Law" The reason why is
obvious TO any man, who bas hali an
eve open to the workings of society in
which we live, and FOR which we claim
trapsceniental excellence. When man
came out Of his primitive state, stood
upright. and began and to Use his bind
iers for locomotien, he soon found u
necessary to make laws for mutual
protection. and TO support the weak
against the strong II was, of course
a long time before the laws we're gen
orally consented to although many
law makers. from Moses, down to Ora
90 M Justinian, made good laws,
aud sufficient for the peace and quiet
of society. People gave kind OF
taeit consent TO them in time OF peace
but whenever they concluded to get
mad and fght the laws had no force
II il even now as twas then. and u is
n elapdef 10 the reason of the SUPERB
or animal IN creation TO say there can
lie no improvement. Let rs burn oil
tbe law books. and==we were about
60 say hang all the lawyers, unless
they produce better things. No one
who watches the operation Of what Us
called "a Court Of Justice" can con.
elude that law protects the weak
against the strong the just from the
unjust although this is professedly
what this part of the cumberous ma
ehinery Of society is assigned to do
How about the criminals, such rs loss
eli right to liberty and fellowship by
A. -.
violating not only the statues OF man
but The Laws of GodH A common
thief Is arrested to-day, aud y murder
or tomorrow. What becomes o
them 7 why they are imprisoned u
the city prison or parish ieil, and "
hear no more Of them for season
When the witnesses, TO the act, ar
all dead or moved away, purposely
then they undergo ridiculous foni
Of trial, whore objections, and motion
and counter motions are made, am
the case continued. until the publ
forgpts al about IL, and then--we hea
no more. An attempt at murder
made. on the highway; robbery
committed, and the poor mean the
Is caught In the act Why not tr
him al once, aud dispose of him viii
out, the chance of voyage to othc
courts, aud a delay, and a loophole e
fatal TO al the facts. II the commit
nifty In which the offence is commi
ted is not competent to try the Q
fender, then most certainly none 9TH
Ia. If truth is desired wherein
ground verdict then more of Il ca
be had at the time of committing Il
: offence than at any other time
place The uncertainty of punis
mcnt for crime is working to the d
solution Of society, and bringing abo
that Democratic equality which Z