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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
HEApQUARrERs NORTH CAROLINA Troops.

HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS !
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. IS, 1861. I
General Order. No. 20.
All companies hereafter accepted by the Governor
will remain at home without pay, until called upon
Tor active service, when reasonable time will be al
lowed them for reaching their appointed place of
devious. This order is necessary account Of the
limited quantity of clothing and camp equippage now
on hand and enable the Governor have these sup
plies ready for the use of the troops.
BY order of the comma nder-i in chief.
]. G. MARTIN,
y" -. II AdjVtant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24

PoRK-Pork sold in our market on Saturday
at s. 8 and some we believe at 10 cents per pound
We doubt not but an abundance may be had by
the middle of January at Z and cents. Pork
sells for cash, and meat is more abundant than
money y-Neacbern Progress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
Carpenters Tools.
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such as Bellows AnviS, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers ButtresSes FarrerS Knives. Screw-plaes Stocks
and aies BlacksmithS Pncers and longs, RasTers and
Files of every kind Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
plow, blister and spring Steel &C.
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S opposite the Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24

1t is understood, says the Southern Recorder,
that the Banks of Georgia will advance eight mil
lion of dollars if so much silo1ld be required, to
enable the State to pay the Confederate tax. and
10 deiray the charges Of hes own deence-the tor-s
mer being estimated at about 81, 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24

EXCHANGE OF PRIsosERs.-The report that
the Hon. Charles j. Faulkner had been released
from his imprisonment at Fort Warren, parole,
preparatory to his exchange for Congressman Ely,
is confirmed. A Washington telegram says that
Mr. L. "will proceed Immediately South, aud pro-
cure similar release of Mr Ely Ii not success
lul in that errand, he has pledged hinIself to
turn to custody 10 thirty days" We also learn
that the gallant Captain DeLagncl has been ex-
changed for the Federal Captain Ricketts,, who
was wounded in the battle OF Manassas and taken
prisoner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
DIR. T.. III. ANDREWS =,
NEW GOODS.

E0oPMANN PHELPS have received handsome
assortment of SPRING GOODS. consisting in part of
DRESS GOODS, BONNETS, &c.,
to which they invite particular attention
April %, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
Implements of all kinds

Agricultural Implements of all kinds.
Straw Cutters. Corn Shelters, PlowS, Hoes. Shoveis
Spades. Forks, Axes Picks MatockS. Gruhhing Hoes
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains Log Chains. Pruning
and Hedge Shears Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles; grain
grass and brier Scythes Bush Hooks Wagon boxes
Hollow such pots, ovens and lids skts, spi-
ders stew-pans and kettles Cauldrons from 20 to l20
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears &c, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot opposite
the Mansion House.
Tin and Japanned Ware,
large assortment; Block Iin Block Zinc, Tin Plate
Babbii metal, &c.
Stoves, the largest Stock of all sizes, at
TAYLORS Hardware. Stove and
Tin Depot, opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
- Gard.

- 0GVI o.
take pleasure in informing my friends and patrons
of this town and ncghborhood that have returned
Charlotte and resumed my former business.
In consideration of the existing pressure of the times
| shall limit my terms of tuition lin town. the
Piano to $50 for the full Session of 40 weeks, 5
for the half Session of 20 weeks.
have fine stock of sheet music hand and will
attend punctually all orders in that line also to
Tuning, Repairing and Sale of Pianos.
Address orders through the post-offce
CHARLES o. PAPE.
Wanted to purchase, secondhand Piano.
Oct 8, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
Sale of Valuable Property.
STEAM ENGINES & MILL FIXTURES,

u
No IL will sell for cash the highest bidder at
the Union Cole Mines, known as the "Howie Nine" Oh
the 23d and 24h of December, the following personal
property, viz
6 Steam Engines,
with Boilers, q, and 20 horse power; Tubular
Boiler; 20 Balls Amalgamators Bartolas do s
Double Chillian Mills large iron Lathe; large iron
Pan; 2L by IL feet of Boiler Iron; | large upright
Boiler OF Boiler Iron; smati 10 of cast iron large
IS horse Wagon; hogSheads Sulphate Soda Brick
Presses for face brick;
= Burr StOBe FLOUR MILLS, new :;
Flour Bolts and Reels; upright Saw Mill, new; lot
Shafting. Pullies and Hangers; Joints Mining Pump
lot Gas Pipei lot Iron Gear Wheels;
Ii Mules, 8 Horses. A 4-hOrse Wagons:
horse Wagon, Buggy. / Carryall, lot of Har-
ness. 3 Cows, Calves, Farming Tools Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and various other articles
merous to mention.
No. ALSO, on the first Monday in January next
will sell for cash to the highest bidder the Court
House door in Monroe,
seven NEGROES;
Ben aged AZ years; Mary, 40; Julia, I2 William O.
Henry s. Sarah, s. Nary, l. And the following Tracts
of Land lying III the county If Union, the waters
of Twelve Mile Creek One tract ~ acres. adjoining
lands Of L Watt and Others and known as the
Washington Nine.
No. 3-Also. another tract, containing 100 acres
adjoining the lands of a Clark, Vim Ii Howie, and
others Also, another tract, containing 463 ad
iuning lands of l. Watt, the Big Survey, called
and others. Also anO her tract, containing 2S7 acres,
adjoining lands of VIM Howie, II 6 ward, and
others Also, another tract, containing $50 acres, ad
joining lands of J Austin, G Howard, and others.
Also, another tract, containing 264 adjoining
lands of Austin, Wm Jones and others. Also.
another tract containing 40 acres adjoining lands of
Martin Chapman and others, and formerly known
the Ingraham Mine tract
All of the foregoing property levied and sold as
the property of K. +. SiCckton to satisfy Sundry
dies and ftds in my hands, issuing from the County
and Superior Courts of Union County, against r. +.
Stockton, in favor of T. ". Dewey and others.
c. AUSTIN, Sheriff.
Dec 10, 1861 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24
SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.

The South Carolina Conference met in Chester
on the 18th inst, and adjourned on the 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-24

No IL will sell for cash the highest bidder at
the Union Cole Mines, known as the "Howie Nine" Oh
the 23d and oath of December, the following personal
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

srxuBnvrrIz, o., March II, 1859
have used DR.. Keyssrs Cough Syrup fer abad cough
Of several years standing, and can oheernly say 10
the best medicine for the same that have ever taken
-.,s,,-f J. w. PRICE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

COL. PRATT AND DIR KEysER's PEoT0RAL
SYRUP.-DR. KKYsKR-Dear Sir: Excuse the delay OF
my acknowledging the excellence ofyour Pecoi Cough
Syrup sooner. i take great pleasure In saving that
ana the worst one was ever afflicted with: have not
used more than opeha Of the bottle, and can and do
wish that all who are afflicted would give a. fair trial
as Ihsve done and they will be proud to say, III b no
quack nedicins.n would not suffer another such an
attack for any consideration, at any cost am con.
hdent can breathe moro freely than ever did shall
excellent remedy. You are at liberty to my name
in this regard, as you think proper. B.r. PRATT,
Tt Messenger Common Council, Pittsburgh, Pa
Pittsburgh, Nay ii, 1859. !. rgE .t,
who entertain doubts can consult me personally.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18


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MH. KENNEDxS VI MOxhUMHy
IA has discovered IN one ouf common pssufeWeses
remedy mat eures. p W -lss y. q. stAalst De-
EywAS-v IL ind ct Hull10r y q
n .ld f7ua man Ut - /,
N, -. ..s.,. is.,-. .. = .cnrnon lp,r.n,.
Ann' Any wvisssote VIVA - - = -
has tried itin ever eleven hundred casel And ney
has nov in his possession over one hundred certificates OF
s value AZ within twenty mile: q Bos'On ,o,e
mouth 'e'' vsrS - - ~ 1"-'ss :. sTa1 s17 ~ ..
one three bottles will cure tho vo kind Of Pmples
on tne heo .a sl....k III al. al. a.. "a
Two Sr three Bottles vii clear me ,.em o. Ds, 4,
Ms noah or stoiasoh. 80 ~s'i ~ y 'r.s IA ID
Three 70 i've bottles are warranted 10 cure tho worst
% One u tTo Sottiea sss warranted to cure all huor
The Eyes. 1ia ,oulasrgs atHnR 'A7 lyt
TyV bottles are warranted to cure running the ear
and blotches among the hair.
running ulcenI. NJ
One bottle VIII cure scaly eruption o. the AKIN.
Two o. three bottles arc warranted 70 oure the vsrst
kind o. IngxoR. A, .xln.
Desperate sa.s oi rheunaiism. =.
Shree 70 ioaf are % cure sais ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
Prrrsruaan, Jan. II, Ie00.

1ao ar PrrrsbUReH, Jan. II, 1860.
DR. KEYzR My wife has been afflicted with pad
cough and diculty Of breathing, for 1--WE or sx years
which, for several had gradually increased
violence. The complaint has been hereditay ano lne
had been treated BY several physcans without any re-
ef In this state OF her case procured some Oh your
Pectonl oough Syrup. Iboughs the nrst time, MY
cont bottle, which relieved her very much en caee
she has now no trace OF the former disease, except weak
ness would also state that used the medicine NY
self TO cold and cough The medicine cured me by tak
inF one dose express my entire satsfacton with the
medicine, and yon are at liberty to publish this II you
de,,re IA do 40. WM. WILSON,
Alderman Rifth Ward.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
p.rrnn Tn Anril u. 1857

II y PATTON TP., April II, Ie5I.
A WONDERFUL oURR.--sOms time ago, an old
neighbor Of mine was very I'LL with bad cough which
every one supposed to be consumption. His relatives
told mo that be had taken every remedy they heard OF
without benefit his brother came TO see him die and all
were Confirmed in the belief that he could not live.
had about the third Of bottle Of your Pectoral Syrup
which gave him, and entirely cured him, 10 the aston
lshment Of ALL What makes the case more remarkable,
the extreme age Of the man. he being about yea
old. have no doubt the Pectoral saved his life.
- IE- JOHMN, GINNIs.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

DIR. KRYsER's PEoT0RAI SYRUP IN BLAIRs-
VILLE.Please send me another supply OF your valu-
has the cold and are nquing for Dr Keysers Pectoral
Syrup" We have sold sixteen bottles last week. and
now entirely out. Mr. A. Alter and Mr. p Maher, both
Of Blairsyie Pa, tell US they would not be without
In their families. In fact all who use II once want
again. Youn, respectfully, !. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
tasrl -LHcs h2N1 DIAL eN0
- t'N iePa9@ viii shectualiy cure
LIVER hooMpLAINT, DYsPHPsIA. JAUNDIOR.

Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases OF tho Kidneys
and ali diseases arising from disordered Liver or stom!
sch Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Inward Piles Acidty or scf
pain OF swimming In the head, Pal Of the Heart
bulinem or Weight In the Stomach, Sour Eruetations
Choking or suocang feeling whom lying down. Drvnsss
ar Yellovnea Of the Skin and Eyes, Night Bweats IN
vsrd feyefs Pain IN the sali Of ne back, chest or side
Sudden Rlushes Of Heat Depression Of Spirits, Fnghu
Dreams LaDguor, Dependency any Nervous Disease
Qhilla and HeYeI.l ..I.L - ~. -. - -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

STOOD THE TEST OF YEARS,
Ana grows more and moro popular
every day!
And Testimonials, new, and almost without number
might be given from ladies and gentlemen In all grade,
Of society whose united testimony none could resist.
that Prof. Woods Hair Restorative will restore the bald
and gray preserve the hair Of the youth to old age,
in all its youthful beauty.
ltt.- Battle Greek, Mich, Dec. 2lSt, 1853.
PRos. wooD: Thee wilt please accepta line to inform
thee that the hair my head all fell on twenty
years ago, & caused Sy ssOmPcassa m s snropc dsesse a.
course Of suffering through life having reduced me to
state Of dependence have not been able to obtain stuff
for caps neither have been able To do them up In CON
sequence Of which my head has suffered extremely from
cold. This induced me topay Briggs e Hodges almost
the last cent had earth for two dollar bottle Of thy
iahfuy faith followed the the bald spot i now
covered with hair thick and black though short i ID
also coming In all over my head. Feeling confident
that another large bottle would restore y entirely
and being destitute Of means to purchase any more
would Ask thee thee wouldst not be willing to send me
order thine agents bottle and receveto thy
that are kind 70 the widow and the fatherless.v
| Thy friend, % SUsANNAH KIRBY. .ls
Lggnier, Noble County, Indiana, FEB. SIN, lsso,.s
PRoE. o. j. WooD: Dear Sir.--In the latter part Of
the year 1852, while attending the State and National
Law School Of the State OF New York, my hair, from
cause unknown 10 me, commenced falling on very rap.
idly % that IN the short space Of six months thu whole
upper part Of my scalp almost entirely bere OF II
Towering, and much Of the remaining portion upon the
side and bach part Of my head shortly after became gray
% that you will not be surprised when tell you that
on my return to the State Of Indiana. my more casual
acquaintances were not 80 much at loss TO discover the
cause Of the change in my appearance, @ my init
n once made sppieaton d he most sfiiifa, phv.i
clans In the country, but, receiving from
them that my hair would again be restored, orcef
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
plrrssuRoH, December, 81, 1853.

PITrsBURgH, December, ii, 1853.
A GREAT OURR BY DIR, KHYsERs PE0T0RAL
sYRUP.-I live In PEBBLES township, Allegheny county
had coughing and splitting, which commenced aoout
TIE 1th Of February last and continued eight months
employed The best physicians in the country, and my
cough continued unsbated until early in October. Al
that time was advised 70 try your PICTORIAL COUGH
eYRUR, which did, and alter had taken one bottle
was entirely free from the coughing and spittng had
despared Of ever getting wel and think It should be
known that this valuable remedy will do for others what
It has done inmy case. JOHN y. LITTLE,
Witness-B. NJ. KKRR PEBBLES toWnhip'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

that was ever before the public. .fa
No change ofdiet ever the best you
and get enough Gift, y 5aF res -~t a % "
dayChildren over ten years, dessert spoonful
from ave 70 eight years. tea spoonful As directions
can be applicable to all constitutions, take sufficient to
operate on the bowels twice day.
10 Yours truly, 90 - 4gunsa
D0NNALD KENNEDY.
Price sl.00 per bottlss7 For ~ every druggist In
the United States 81 br 90. ts7c sspsfdAvis'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
january 90, 1860.

ANorHER NEW cERTIRI0ATE-DR. KEYsHR's
PECTORAL SYRUP IL had been troubled with cough
and cold for several weeksso bad uas II that could not
Sleep had the advice and prescriptions from three Of
the In the city, whom lcould name, but 90
not do 20. finally procured bottle OF your Pectoral
Syrup, which cured me entirely. signed: eA
J.,W. sIM0NT0N, B..
aa6 Liberty ltreet, PittsbufRh, Pa, Jan. D. 1860
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
PROF. WOODS
RESTORATIVE CORDIAL
t- q a,gl AND
+. BLOOD RENouAToR
PROF. WOODS

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'as 70 produce the most tnoropgn tonic eject vim
out prouueng any es,s
medicsl wola, ivr ~, ~ " s %
thatdepiny ,oiiVMs ~ ~, a. ~ tno
processes ana inaesu M lsys 'ns syssm open 70 .ne
Ainsidious at'acks o rny u ano ost IA.sl, sNcn'
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digestion, Dyspspsa' Luss - ~
nervous ,.h. s,s.'s, 9,s ,ne
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ing oh sne Mtsa 49, ss,,, n. genera
u nspinl[ ~, Ra,s uury, LILLY LILLY vvteis. ss ano
II $1,000 neno'h.w, - suie ~ vuto ~ ne sun to
E3Igse .nn ~; ~ .,oa ~ i. spoat IL. But
y ny vs,n,. @ sIs js' " A weaneneo' w sse
'cPsn ~ H,s.a.sS sha tid,.. Ia e, Te.os so[Plo
and We are youbIsS ~S x
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lIwssh .ns nS 80 sAcssuns'y nspie W slsn'
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18

ykTAN T Il D.--A GBNRg no b ELL
} w Nnp&ckages Of eTATIoNBRE end -JNWBhRY, at
pFces phs,hird less than cpn bs pprcbased elsewhere
pall on or sddeis stamp encloled) J. T. BA1LnY,Fo
154 Courtst. Boston, nss4 b O. mafch Stidsul1al
AKExANDREs KID GLOvEgsos tsw y n
AokI sizes and coloFs Just opened at. BAfNB,
dsci1li.ta 7aT 10 s1snosAs' " R'shasEssfodT
biol rsino
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-31
aa-,arths nIInr


Itis ruuora1 thai 81 aiiack Is contempla-
Ted o. be .. S. Mint az Dablonega, Geor-
gia,oy thssate authorities. Well, there is no
possible reason why the seceders should not
do it-except the mere question Of right and
wrong, which We al knoW is not thought Of,
when the 'interests of the South" are concern
ed-and doubtless the seizure is down as
regular feature Of the programme. Take Il.
Georgia, take it.by an means It win give
you money with which TO pay your debts,
feed your soldiers snd support your families.
It win be an exploit worthy the'boly cause of
rebellion - in which you have embarked, and
although some Of us ct the North who have
q patriotic pride in the honor and the perps-
tuity Of orr Government wiz vince and
grow indignant to see the nation 80 insult
ingly set at defiance, still you win have
plenty Of aiders and abettors north Of Mason
3 Dixon's Line, and any quantity Of North
ern presses, sailing under the same colors as
those which waved over Old Hickory" will
uphold you and denouhee ahy who dare re-
monst7ats- Take ii at once Itis only few
thousands or millions out Of our hands into
the ehsnds Of those who sreat war with us,and
We must not interfere lest ''eivh war result.
Ana if you can find any other United States
property lying around in your little State,
take that also at your earliest cOnvenience.-
Eou viii never have 80 good an opportunity
sgain.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-31


CoLuNBIADs.-Inquiries are made as to the
nature Of the cannon called Columbiads. We
find the following description Of these formid-
able guns in an exchange:
"a Oolumbiad is heavy gun, capable Of
projecting a solid shot or shell, with large
charge Of powder, and at an angle Of projec-
ton from Eve degrees below to thirty above
the hasizon; Il may be said, therefore, to com
bino the essential qualities Of the gun, to the
hoWiizer, the mortar. and it may be used 10
place Of either one or the other Of these pieces
in sea-coast defense. It does not differ in its ex-
ternal shape from ordinary sea coast cannon.
At present there are two sizes Of Columbi-
ads in use in our service, viz: the eight inch
and the ten inch. The former weighs about
5000 lbs, the charge Of powder I0lbs., the
solid shot 81 lbs, and the she'll 4e Tbs The
latter weighs about Is, 900 lbs, the charge Of
powder ls lbs, the solid shot l2s lbs, and
the shell 100 lbs.
It is understood that q certain number Of
ten inch Columbiads are mounted en barbetis
OF upon the most elevated portion of Fort
Sumter; as the extra range of these pieces is
about three miles, an extent of country about
six miles in diameter viii be commanded BY
them this however, does not embrace the
city Of Charleston, for that is understood to
be about 81 miles from the Fort. Fort Moul-
trie being only about mile distant and be-
ing without easements TO protect its garrison
or armamsnt is. subject to the direct Ere Of
the Columbiads Of Fort Sumter"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-31
The AIIanlic 1IonthIy On seess.lon.

The February Atlantic in the course Of an
article upon the political crisis has the fol-
lowing caustic paragraph:
The country is weary of being cheated
with plays upon words. The United States
are a nation, and not a mass meeting; theirs
is government, and not a Caucus gov
ernment that was meant to be capable, and
is capable Of something more than the help
less please don't Of a village constable; they
have executive and administrative officers
that arc not mere puppet-6gurest to go through
the motions of an objectless activity, but
arms and hands that become supple to do
the will of the people so soon as that will
becomes conscious and defines its purpose
It is time that we turned up our definitions
in some more trustworthy dictionary than
that of aVoWed disuniOnists, and their more
dangerous because more timid and cunning
accomplices. Rebellion SmelIS no St1seteT
because Il Is called secession, nor does order
lose It's divine precedence in human affairs
because knave may nickname it coercion.
Secession means chaos, and coercion the exercise
ofleqitinate authority. You cannot dignity The
one nor degrade the Other By any verbal char
Lataaism. The best testimony to the virtue
of coercion is the fact that no wrongdoer ever
thought well Of it. The thief in Jail the
mob-leader in the hands of the police, and
the murderer on the drop will be unanimous
n favor Of this new heresy of the unconstitu-
tionality of constitutions with its Newgate
Calender of confessors, martyrs, and saints.
Falstaffs famous regiment would have vol
unteered to a man for its propagation or its
defence Hencefor,h let every unsuccessful
litigant have the right to pronounce the
verdict of a jury sectional, and to quash all
proceedings and retain the property in con-
troversy BY seeding from the courtroom
Let the planting of hemp he made penal,
because it squints toward coercion. Why,
the first great secessionist would doubtless
have preferred to divide Heaven peaceably,
would have been willing to send commits
sioners, must have thought Michaeps pro-
ceedings injudicious, and could probably even
now demonstrate the illegslity of hell-ire
to any five yesr-old imp Of average educa-
ton and intelligence. What a fine world
we should have if we could only come quietly
together in convention and declare by un-
animous resolution, or even by two-thirds
vote, that edge tools should hereafter cut
everybody fingers but his that played with
them-that, when two men ride on one horse,
the hindmost shall always sit in front-and
that when man tries to thrust his partner
out of bed, and gets kicked out himself be
shall be deemed to have established his title
TO an equitable division, and the bed shall be
theneeforth his as of right, without detr1ment
to the others privilege in the floor"