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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14
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OOk1N z2M1 e n ~ ANN
-DIANO AND ORGAN MANUFAC-
tureT, one door west Of corner
V3 Us6th and LeClaire Streets Davenport,
Iowa. All linstruments Of my own make warranted
and kept in order without charge, I've yeaFs.
n. B.-Repairing and tuning done at al times
nd in the best manner.
DAvgSPoRT, April Is, 1850. lapllS-d1y
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Snow fell lsst night TO the depth Of
about four inches. Trot out ysur nsgs.

DIsTRIc1 CouRI.- Yesterday morn.
ing 1hos. delaney alias 'Gnstr' and James
Fisnnsg.n, ve.s tried for committing highway
robbery. The sohbins, 1t will eersmeubsrsc.
cons sted of tAkiag ies dollars away from
an oldgsn,lemsa. willie on his way home rom
. ca oon. The Jury returned verdict Of not
guilty
Wm Jones, sho broke into Miner. Haskell
coss,ore during the night before Christ
m4-. had his trial 10 the sftesnoes.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

TINE SUDsCRlDERS,
nEALING IN STAPLE ARTICLE, WILL
~ farnsh employmsnt 10 few active men TO
act AS agents for THEFT house. preference will
be given = those vel acquainted Ia toe district
for which they apply for which services they
are willing 70 pay salary Of from
SIX Hundred 70 Eight Hundred Dollars
per yea. and expenses.
For farther particulars address
w. b. NUREdOU 81 1 CO..
sanA Iaehangs Place, jersey City,N.J.
fryil-d3m.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14
fsos. s. TzosnsLI, Com. Of Deeds.
AulrTor's OrvIcs, Iowa.

Des Molnes, February Ist, 1861.
II l. hereby certified, that on the fret day Of
February, 1901, sswoin statement was fed in
tnis once. showing the condition Of the Lama.
Fire Insurance Company. located ., New York
.iy, in the state OF New York, on the 6rst day u
January, 1861, IN accor lance with PROVISIONS Of
An Act OF the General Assembly Of the state Of
Iowa, entitled An Act in relation 70 Insur,nce
Companies. approved January zsth, ls57, and 40
Act snendatofy thereto, approved ebruary 9Th,
lcSo that ssid statement shows that said Com
pany Is p0ssessea Of tie requisite amount IL eapi-
tAi and invested as required by law.
Authority 10 therefore given TO the above
named Company to transact business Of Insurance.
III lbs State Ia accordance with the laws thereof
until the Sist day Of January, 4. D., s6z
II Is also certified, tba, John L. Svits, Esq., Of
Darenpcit, hss been culy appointed by said Com
piDy then lawful agent ano att orLey for the
county OF Scott, with full power 70 take risks Of
Insurance therein, Al to acknowledge seYvic. Of
process, as prov'ded by Law, upon his hling with
the Clerk OF The Disrict Court in and Tor raid
county, certified cory Of the statement On file in
TINS ohice- 1t is furIber certified that the at
'ached Is true and correct copy OF the ssd state
meat.
ln test mnny whereof. have h~reunto set my
hAnd anc ali xed my seal Of on -. this 1st day sf
February, 1861
L. 81 J.w. CATTELL, Auditor of State.
frve
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= - =
CARPENTER AND BUILDER, AT COATES
~ Patcnin's old shop, alley opposite Engine
House on Brady street. aplS-d1y
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

= rTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A ard Notary Pablio, No. Nickolls' Block, Dav-
anport. Ieva. imar5 II
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14
RI. ri. PRETTYNAN.

(poRnssLY BURsOws PRsrrYAAE.)
CsTORAGE, FORWARDING AND CONAlS-
- sion Merchant, and Steamboat Agent.
Ne. 4. Dsssswss ssiseA. Levess
apll.tfl DAvxHPoRr. Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

WADswoETH is offering great induce
closing out his Winter stock a. cost ard less.
TO max room fer new spring goods. which
Will commence 10 arrive In q few days.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

Notice..

IN rue l7rn DAY Of JANUABY, 1887, l
" sSssatsA ~ yrsoissosy d. sto 4 q. Kisse
for ahy-fess dollers, for . philadelphia drslt,
which drsft has sioes proven vosshIess This 70
- ssra 81 psrneas ssaaast pHssAasiae seid note,
- IL psymsat will bs contested 70 s6s extept of
~ lAw.a -y N
LsclAIas. lows, February ssA. 1851.
fyiel y. HcCABE.
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\. p A. u. KELLY.

DACKERS OF BEEF AND PORK, AND
/ Shippers oi Live Stock, 81 Brady street.
lO-Jfw
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lNTlNG VI ALL KINDS DONE On
eD sho notice hy
RICH kDSON. WEST 1 CO.
rost O6e& al~ek- hrssv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

VERY IMPKoBABLR.-The Gazette OF
yesterday, discoursing on mad dogs says:
The Muscsiine Journal learns that . Mr..
DnDean was bitten severely On the hand by
rsbid dog and that . large quantity Of cattle
have died in consequence.
This is a new and very alarming feature Of
hydrophobis. Possibly there is some mistake
about it. Oar leishbor should inv ssiigats
The most prominent question which arises is
How long after the man was bitten. did the
Large quantity Of cattle jiel Or how many
cattle will a severe tite on a man's hand kill :?
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G. rARKxx, GRO. v. x'cAxs, H. D.

J. Q. PARKEK, II. ID. GkD. y. HCARN, T. D.
DOCTORS PARKER 4 McCARN,
physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE,
[ No.7 FRANKLIN 3lock, second aoor, Brady ST.,
between Second and Third, Davenport, Iowa.
Dr. .PARkgR's residence, corner 9Th and lie Claire
streets. DIR. Gso. w. McCARS's residence, east
side of Brady, second door from corner Of Sth.
myl7-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

SroRMY.-Yesterday Afternoon heavy
gale Get in. bringing snow and s!e.t 10 the
most disagreeable and unpssasant u,snner.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

CLINTON HOUSE,
OORNER or CLINTON AND COLLEGE
~ streets, Iowa City, leas, J. TsUsDxLL, FRO
priOtor. Au92l-du.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

a TTORNEYs AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
IA and Not2riss Public. Also, agents for tn .
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford,
Conn.,, Capital, $500, 200; City Fire Insurance Co.,
New AavSo. Conn, Capital, $5oo,O40.
Once in ksClaiss Block. Davenport. SEPT
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j. ID. eOS0DON. AALk.
CONC DON 8 HALL.
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
"A and Notaries Pubic. Office, North-wes
ornsr Of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs-
ntrancc on Brady street. july s6-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

NEW PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE.
CORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA SITS,
~ Dsssnposs, l0wa. DAVIS I SoNs, Proprietors.
Free Omni sss ~ and from tho ears. Ofice for
1s0ss leaving for LsClAirs, PrinoetSa, Lyons, De-
VIII, Maquoketa, and Ansmosa.
fase One Dollar per day. aug3l-ly
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THE CITY,.

We accept our neigbbor's apology, and
,rust he may rot merit smother rsbuks st our
hands for. at least. mort th.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

GEORGE T.. AUBHELL
a TTORNEY AT LAW AND NO1ARr PUR-
"A Lie. OFFICE, No. l, up stairs over Smiths
apl6-dly
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TWO DINING kUOM GIRLS AND AN
I assistant Cook. knqairs q the Rcott Hcuse
Of J. J. nU Nphkkv
ana '-dtf
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n NJ II hox M . N -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14
Law PArlDsegShip.

Law PMrlmeGShip.
JNo. r. COOK. J. WILSON DRURY.
COOK 4 ORCHY,
Saocssors to Cook, DAon Il Lindky.
I'VE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w forthe practice ot the Law. to which We
shall devote our personal attention.
March 5, 1880 COOK DRURY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

Ir is hoped that General Scott will
net 20 10 The expense OF sending troope out
here to defend Fort Armstrong, as the volun.
tsers heresbou, feel perfectly confident Of be-
ing able to hold it single handed. Our folks
are plucky fello~s.
HOME AGAlN.-We are pleased to
notice the sale return OF ADD SANDERS. ESQ,
Of some seven weeks. Add has been down 10
Indiana looking sfte bis Water G.s Interests.
He reports the thing sll right. At Aurors,
Ind. tL. town il lgt.;ea wi.h he srtcle, 10
the utmos, ssti.f4ction of all ci,zels TIA. s
encouraging truly.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-14

AUorth CoRslx. GO. Q. c. DOW. q. ,. DROWE.
CO2 0oN, DOW 4 0NOWN,
a TTORNEYSAND COUNSELORS ATLAw,
IA and Notsries Public.
:. &. BROvN, United States Commi ssioner.
OVviCs-At Mscklot 1 Corbin's kxchange Of
Zee, Davenport, low. msr3-H
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ROBERT SIMPSONS
Fire and Life Insurance Agene,

hFFERS TO INSURERS ALL TnE ADvAN-
~ tages that may be obtained in any way by
Insurance.
lst. Rates asiow as any Responsible Company
ID. tair and honorable adj ustment Of losses
3D.. Prompt payment % l.sse..
4th Policies in which the holders participate
n thc profits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

NoMINArED.-After the Star went to press yes.
terday, the Senate went into Executive sess on,
and 1t was found that the sealed Executive mes
sages received In the course Of the morning en-
braced the following important nominations Viz:
Charles Francis Adams, Of Mass, as Minister to
England Geo. p Marsh, Of VT, Minister to Sar.
DINA; James w. Webb, Of N. Y, Minister to
Turkey; and VIM. l.. Dayton, Of n. J., Minister
to France. The last-named nomination was con.
frmed, the rule requiring II to be referred having
been suspended, as Mr.. Dayton was formerly
member OF the Senate, and his character therefore
sufficiently known without formal investigation
This 10 the usual courtesy In such cases
Ere they adjourned for the day, the Senate also
confirmed Benjamin NJ. Trumbull as Receiver Of
Public Money at Omaha, N. T., and ex-Conpress-
man VIM. A. Howard Postmaster at Detroit. Mich
w. S.Thayer, Of New York was also nominated
for Consul General at Egypt, and Patrick J. Den.
ME as Consul to Cork.
The selection Of Gen. Webb for Constantine.
pie, and Mr.. Thayer for Egypt, embraces compli
menu to the profession for which the press should
make due Acknowledgements. Gen. Webb Ia
known to all, and will doubtless all his position
as well as any man can I'll IL. We are glad in
deed that his ambition to serve his country abroad
has at length been thus gratifed.
Mr.. Thayer, though less known, IN gentleman
OF high personal character, exceedingly ell read
and fine abilities. For years past ne has resided
among Us during the sessions Of Congress, and has
fairly earned the confidence and esteem OF every
gentleman In Washington connected with the
press-his own profession-whose good opinion
bworth having. He possesses discretion, energv
and knowledge Of the world, which will make
him valuable indeed to American interests abroad
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hnr n


Fourth Day.-A communication was received
from East Baltimore Station on the subject Of the
"New Chapter on Slaverv,n and referred to the
committee on the state Of the church.
The report Of Preachers Aid Society was read !,
and after considerable debate on the subject was
ordered to be printed In the Register.
Report of the Baltimore Female College was
reld and referred.
Rev. Ds. Schaff, Schenck and Bausman were
introduced to the conference.
The report Of the New York Book concern was
presented by the agent and read, showing the
concern to be In tourishing condition, after
which the agent addressed the conference on sub
jecn connected with the report.
J. A. Monroe was called and examined, after
which, on motion, he was admitted into full con-
nection and elected TO deacon's orders
The case Of r. c. Haslup was called and after
considerable discussion was continued on trial.
The case Of A. 8. Smith was called, and on e.
commehdation Of the committee, he wes con-
tinued on trial.
DR.. T. Daugherty was transferred to the w
Virginia Conference.
J. 8. Thomas was examined and elected to
elders orders
Recommendation for local deacons were
called, and John Munsons, Saml Sparklin, Robt
;: Mercer, Alfred Newton, Isaac Austin, Ab
Sham, Robt McWilliams, James Scott, (colored, J
and Jas. Chambers, (colored,) Were elected.
Local elders were called, and r. Hamin and J.
w. Park were elected to elders orders.
After several addresses, and the appointment Of
for the various city churc hes on Sunday
the Conference adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

The EVACUATION OF FoRT SuMrEn-The
latest from Washington seems 10 leave
this matter In state Of uncertainty. Nothing
positive has reached US, and present appearances
indicate further delav Of any decisive action on
the part OF the Administration at Washington
The dispatches to the Northern and Southern
press, and their comments on this subject, have
confirmed us In the opinion that they originated
from the fountain head. One thing is certsin
however. they have only led to increased activity
on the part Of Gen Beaureeard and Gov. Pickens,
In adopting measures Of vigilance. The Coast
Guard has been doubled and the forces az the var-
Gus Qualifications along the coast almost trebled
We repeat again, that with the extensive prepara-
tions already completed, any attempt 20 reinforce
Fort sumter will prove hopeless and disastrous
Private dispatches Yesterday were Of the most
conn letting nature. The following dispatch was
received by one OF the authorities from a promi.
nent gentleman Of New York, who received ~
from Washington on the 18th:
The steamer Crusader, Mohawk Harriet
Lene, Bibb and the brig Perry, with the store
ship star OF the West. will leave port To- nj Q
Tor Charleston, .. C. They received orders this
morning TO BE- ready at one O'Clock
II was also rCmored that another dispatch had
been received in high quarters, from one Of the
commissioners OF the Confederated States, to the
effect that a messenger had been DISPATCHED TO
Charleston with the orders for evacuation Later
In the evening, contradictory information was re-
ceived stating that the Cabinet had been in SEES
sion, and that the final consideration of the oues-
ton was postponed until tomorrow. -CAarleston
Conyis,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

CIVIL WAR TO BE EssAYED IN VIRGINIA-We
published yesterday extract from the Wash
ington correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury,
proclaiming that the disunioniss, II the majority
OF the people Of Virginia continue to refuse to
secede propose to carry the State out of the Union
by forse Of arms ; to make the majority Of the
State submit TO the will Of the minority by the
application Of fire and sword.
A Virginia member Of Congress made speech
to disunion meeting in Richmond a few nights
since, In which he, too, enthusiastically fore
shadowed that to be the ultimate policy Of his
party in the Old Dominion. We quote his remark,
on the subject from the Richmond Examiners
report Of his speech, as follows:
"Alluding to Western Virginia. he said he had
implicit faith that she would stand by the ri ghts
OF the state; but IL IL was the demonstrated and
Inevitable purpose Of w estern Virginia to force
Eastern Virginia under Black Repu blican rule
then he for one would raise the standard of reyo
luton ENTHUSIASTIC cheers Mr.. PRYOR then
appealed TO Virginians not to abandon their native
land, but to fight ii out to the last Immense
applause.J Let them show that Virginia of 1861
was the Virginia Of l776. [Great cheers %
III such language means anything, 1t simply
means that il the majority Of the people of the
State vote to continue true to their allegiance 10
the United States, the disunionists propose to
force their will upon the State by resort to arms
against the majority.
The people Of Virginia will duly comprehend
from this brief extract what disunion would, IL II
could, soon be at, In their midst and will realize
from 1t how closely the spirit of disunion at home
IL allied to Its spirit manifested where II has
already been able to usurp the government Of the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

THx AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE-The buttermiTk
10 last coming out Of the Montgomery stirabout.
Late news from that quarter explains the reason of
Jefferson Daviss veto Of their bill to prevent the
African sieve trade. Their &" Permanent Const-
tuition" contains positive prohibition Of 1t, In
serted for effect In the border States But 1t seems
that the law to carry out that provision according
to Davis's veto, was designed palpably and posi-
lively to prevent 1t from being operative in good
faith! Thus, 1t provided that in case OF captures
OF Lavers and the landing Of their carsoes in the
seeded states, the negroes should be sold!
Had the law passed, all that the most enterpris
Ing advocate Of the African slave trade need have
done, would have been to run In his cargo, surren
der IT, pay his fine Of thousand dollars or 20, and
win his armed mob prevent any one from bid
ding against him at the subsequent sale, The
riek was cute one, indeed. Davis, however.
vetoed IL, because, az he alleged In his message.
the border States could not fail to see through IL
and Its enactment might thus hurt the cause of
the oligarchy, not yet by any means permanently
nIed In the sscendency In any Of the seeded
States, even.
Clamor Of the advocates Of the African slave
uade compelled the publication Of Davis's secret
message vetoing the bill-to punish those engaged
In the trade. The bill was improvised for their
benefit emily, Of course
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Maryland Annual Conference of the NJ. p
Church at Newark. n L

Fourth Day.-After the opening exercises and
the adoption of few unimportant resolutions,
J. Earle Maloy was elected to Deacons orders.
Rev. r. Y. Reese, d D.. was appointed to de-
liver lecture on Rhetoric and Elccution at the
next Q ssion of Conference
George Vickers, Esq was appointed to prepare
legal forms of bequess, &c, for the use Of the
church In the various parts Of the Maryland Dis
trict
Rev. Messrs. Henkle, Warden, Mclean, Will
son, Boyd, Morgan, Bryan, Baker, Greenaway,
were superanuated.
A resolution was adopted requiring the super
animated claimants to furnish the Conference
Steward the names and ages Of such Of their
children as are entitled to aid from the funds the
society.
Rev l.. w. Bates, David Wilson, and George
Vickers. ESQ were appointed TO correspond with
the Northern and Western Methodist Episcopal
Conference, with view Of ascertaining their re-
lation to the General Conference Of the Church,
so that we may determine the ratio Of representa-
tion of that body
Revs II. p. Jordan, Joseph A. McFaden and E
Masters, Esq, were appointed a committee to re-
port plan for securing parsonage for the Presi-
dent; and Revs. w. Roby and James Elderdice
and Neal, Esq committee to aPportion PresI-
dents salary.
Rev w. s. Greenaway, in an affectionate adj
dress, babe farewell to the Conference, and the
Conference adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19
Items TeIegraphed from wa.hins,on.

WAsHINeros, March 1s.-O6icial dispatches
from the East India Squadron say that one of the
vessels has been dispatched to Ningpo for the pur
pose OF finding ont, II possible, the pirates who
recently captured two American vessels
The last remittances from any Of the seceded
states on account Of customs were received from
Galveston toward the close Of February-about
$500. Drafts on balances previous to secessio on
said, honored in those States, with the exception
Of Louisiana.
Samuel Archibold, Engineer-in.C Chief Of the
Navy, has resigned.
The usual embarrassments on a change Of AID.
ministration are apprehe nded In several of the
most important bureaus Of the Government service,
resulting from removals and designations. In the
presumption division of the General Land ONCE.
nearly the entire force has been changed and the
dihicult duties Of the office are with difficulty
performed by those who have not been regularly
trained and tutored in them. The pre-emption
laws are numerous aud intricate, and involve I'm.
mense Interests, requiring close investig alton and
familiarity with the subject
The struggle for the Baltimore appointments is
quite energetic. There 10 a ruTnor here TODAY
that Robert Turner, Esq B., Is to receive the ap-
pointment Of Collector, he being the choice OF
Henry Winter Davis, whom he defended in the
Legislature Of Maryland against the resolutions of
censure adopted by that body | cannot, howev-
er ascertain that the rumor 10 well founded thong
II has created CO nsderable CONSERVATION among
the straightout Baltimore Republicans who have
partltioned out all the offices among themselves
They say that Col. Irwin Mcdowell, Assistant
AdJutant General Of the Army, held a long con-
ference this morning with the Secretary Of tue
Navy In relation, 1t Is said, to furnishing trans
portatton for the troops about being withdrawn
from Fort Sumter
1t is said that the new Secretary of the Navy has
set his veto upon official oscription, and will
make but few removals in his Department of the
Government, except for cause. He has filed sew.
eral vacancies which existed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

Ma. PIcKwIcx AT Mosrson.rY-Tbe I.ou,.,
ana Convention have donated to the Montgomery
Congress the $3.50 600 not long since stolen from
the United States by sundry then Louisiana fed.
erai oeers, and turned It over to the former body
The debate occurring in the Montgomery Con.
gress on the presentation Of the Louisiana ordl-
nance giving up the money to the central oigarchy
10 one OF the richest specimens Of Pickwickia nism
we ever read-esPeciaily the portion Of It spoken
by Mr. Wfthers, OF South Carolina, in compli-
ment Of Louisiana's disinterestedness I'm 20 gen .
erously declining TO appropriate to her own uses
the stolen treasure. Such self-sacrince and pa
uiotIe generosity, according TO Mr.. withsrs, was
hardly ever before heard Of, though the money
sDas stolen.
They're remarkable institution-sheo liQarchv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

HEsPoNslBILIrY OF LIQUOR DEALERS One
clause OF bill In relation to the sale of ntoxcat
Ing liquors, which passed the Massac husett,
House Of natives Friday provides that the
Pioyer Of any person who may hereafter have the
nanit OF drinking spirtuous Intoxicating LIQUORS
70 excess may, In an action Of tort against ann
son OF persons who shall sell or deliver unlawful
damages any sum not exceeding $500 and not less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-19

The Law OF EVIDENCE Hon Randall Hunt,
an emf nent lawyer Of Louisiana, has introd aced
into the Legislature of that State an Act removing
the Common law disability witnesses of par e
previously convicted Of crime or interested in the
Issue before any court. Husband and wives OF
the parties are also rendered competent and com.
peilaole witnesses to testify behalf Of any paty
to the suit or other proceedings Neither bus
bands nor wives can however be required 10 give
evidence for or against each other any criminal
proceeding, or any suit instituted In conseq uence
OF adultery. Neither husband nor wife are rem.
dered competent or compellable by the Act to
disclose any communication made by one to the
other during the marriage.