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The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

STATE OF CALIFORNIAN
COUNTY OF BUTTE.
hereby certify that by order of the Hon Warren
Sexton Judge OF the Second Judicial District Court
and for Butte county, California. the foregoing
mons was ordered published in the BUTTE RECORD for
the term of three months.
G MOORE, Clerk,
By JAMES GREEN, Deputy Clerk.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

THE OraER-'San are you one of the Southern
chivalry?'' No, massa. Is one oh de Southern
shovelry. | shoyeed dirt at the Dutch Gap Canal
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

DARK story goes that kegs of old nails are
thrown into the Saratoga Springs at night to Sc
cure the flavor. Glue and mackeral skins are also
hinted at.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

A GREAT MANY.-We don't know that our young
men generally have ca'aracts in their eyes, but
they have great many waterfalls.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12
SELLING OUT BELOW COST!
NO HUMBC

FlHE Undersigned being desirous of
IL quitting the business, will sell his entire stock Of
bacco Of all kinds Pipes Of all descriptions Stationary
Matches, Snuff. Playing Cards, ETC.. etc. Also fine
assortment of Poce, Cutlery Razors. etc. Also all
the Store Fixtures consisting Of Show Cases. Counters
shelves. ETC.
AL the above articles VIII be sold below cost am
determined TO dose out and quit the business
Call and examine my stock of goods before purchas-
ing elsewhere- JOSEPH A. ROTHSCHIIDS.
Orovlle, August 10Th, 1857. Il
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

Our west sensitive young maiden recently poi
soned herself, because her sweetheart went to the
circus with another female.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

LOOK FARTHgR.-He that never extends his view
beyond the praises or rewards of men, will he de
jected by neglect and envy or infatuated by honor
aud applause.
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OFFICIAL.
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
hECTTIyE DEPARTMENT.
Sacramento, September 1867.
Notice Il hereby Given that . Special
IN Judicial Election VIII Be held thruughou. tie state
oo "Wednesday, the sixteenth day Of October next 1t
which the following officers to be elected
One Justice OF the Supreme CQr-
Superintendent Of public Instruction
Also. County Judge for the county Of Butte
In witness whereof have hereunto set nv hand and
caused the Great Seal to be affixed this l4sh sy
Of September. D 1Se7.
FREDERICK F. Low. Governor.
IL 81 Attest.
B. B. REDDSG. Secretary Of State.
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CAL. NORTHERN RAILROAD

NOTICE-The six o'clock .. m. Monday
IN train hss been discontinued.
ASDRLV ). EIyNEl. supt
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

THE latest story is that Wilkes Booth is now the
Captain of pirate vessel and the terror of the
China seas.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

WHAT kind of extract do ladies prefer their ice
cream favored with? Man-ila of course.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12
MEDICAL.
MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
DIR. J. c. YOUNG IN 1850,

ss Washington St, below Montgomery San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

WHAT are the features of a cannon? Cannon
mouth, cannon-ize, cannoneers.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12
RETU r NED.

IOHN c. JENKINS. late OF Eerxuson's
- Old Hair Cutting Headquarters informs the cis-
of orovie and the public generally. that he has
returned n orovile. and is permanently located on
Huntoan street. between Montgomery and Bird streets
where he hopes by good work and strict attention
business. to merit 8 share Of public patronage
July 18th 2S67. JOHN c. JENKINS
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

VINO was Jonah's tutor ? The whale who bro't
him up.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

IL ford the s-icfed sound and scetlnc me<iicaI Ai
the and ali private and chronic dis
eases, OF secrecy and and all sexual disorders
To shs tY43sred.
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u erwise- Free. 1t would be equally useless and III,
Necessary euumerate here the diseases cured 8, The
Institute All classes OF complaints treated bu;
consider ii duty 10 mention those special nature
upon such the unteshng and irresponsible qusck
dwels with phases Well calculated TO deceive those ie
norAnt Of the emptiness Of his professions rst anon,
the special complaints is
The weekly Butte record., 1867-10-12

MEN look up when fiat on their backs-any
change is for the best
The national Republican., 1867-09-21
AMUsEMENTs.

PnoYxssoR MAcALLisrER. = This distin.
guishsd performer will commence his varied on.
tsrtainmsnt Of illusions, wonders and miracles
at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening,
September 25th, and will be assisted by Madame
MAcALLIsrxR. The entertainment will be a
good one, and, We doubt not will be we'll at-
tended BY all pleasure seekers.
the EsoLrsH HoPxRA.--',Martba" drew o hne
audience to the National last night, especially Of
lsdies. This opera was better rendered than any
other the troupe has yet sung here, and was In
every respect success. We have no time to
particularize, yet cannot avoid oomplimenting
Mrs. sxauIN on her rendering of the part Of
Nancy. II Mr.. sEeuN could sing, his acting
would mako him Q valuable member Of tho
troupe. Tonight ERA Disvolo" will be given, in
eluding In the east Mrs. sEeuIs, Miss RIcHtSos,
Msssrs. CAsrLE, CAMPBELL, and PEAKS.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21
PROPOSALS FOR NEW JAIL.
pKrARrNESr OF ruKlSrrHln

DkFAhfhkFt OF TIN lNTthlNh'
wAsHIsUrOs. d. c., September ~, 1881
Tho bpseiheations for 4 new jail In this District,
nled with the designs and drawings, having been
modified on the Recommendation Of the architect 'hs
bids heretofore received have not been opened aud
notice is now hereby given that sealed propose VIII
be received at this Department until ls o'clock u
on WEDNESDAY, the asa Of October, 1857, ioI the
erection Of the jail In and for the District Of Conn
bia, authorized and provided for by the act OF o9n
gTsss approved July rs, 1885, aud the joint Tesoiu'
ton approved March 2, 1867. -,.--,,.-.
The designs, detail drawings, aud sPselheAuons
eau be seen at the architects once In the eAssIh
grounds Of the Capitol, Wellington city eSsry usJ
except Sundays, between the hours Of "a m' anu
pm, -,., A., ,ho n..onrx
Separate bids will bs received for lho masonry
work, brick work, iron work, and carpentry wo,t'
| The contractor whose bid may be seeeP'eu VIII DC
required to enter into sumeisnt bohd' 70 Dc ~,
proved By the Secretary ofths Interior iot
completion VI his contract Payments viii be made
as the work pTlgrsSsss on estimates osIunsd 10 by
the architect bat twsnty per osntum OF the estimates
will be retained until the contract 10 eompeled.
The contract will be awarded 10 the lowest 70.
aponsibls bidder, bat the Department reserves the
TisLt 10 reject any or all Of the bids, should be
isameI Tor the Interests Of the Government to do
The bids will be opened at noon ths 2+th day Of
October next in presence Of such Of The bidders as
may choose TO attend.
PToposlls should be endorsed on the envelope,
Proposals. for New Jail, " and be dirssted to the
Secretary Of the Interior, washington, D, c.
WILLIAM I. OTTO,
Is9l'd Asuas Secretary Of the Intsri0J
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

An OLD LANDMARK DEsTRoYED.-Yes-
terday, In passing along d street at Ninth weat,
We noticed that the fne and large English elm
tree, which stood on the yard Just south Of the
Hudson Taylor dwelling, on the northeast corner
Of Ninth and d streets, had boon choppcd down
This was fine, well.proportionsd tree, and tho
stump measured Just two feet nine inches. IL
was felled BY cclorsd man named Lewis Jones,
now sixty. live years Of age. and he still cuts .
very neat stump. Mr. Thomas M. Plowman,
architect and contractor Of the new hall for the
Young Mons Christian Association, has turned
over the trunk Of the tree to several Of our old
residents, among whom are Major Thomas Don
Ohio, DR.. J. O. Hall, Benjamin French, (succes-
sor to Hudson Taylor,) and Joseph w. Marin,
through s. A. Hall, esq., who propose TO make
Of II several pieces Of furniture, canes, TO-, II
the wood will work, 70 be presented to the
Young Mems Christian Association and to Hnd-
son Taylor, who was prominent member Of the
Falcon Club. Our cid friend, Major Donoho,
who was employed q greater length Of time in
the Tnteiiigeneer Office than any other person,
and who has outlived all who were In tho Of.
foe on February 10, 1910, the date which hc en-
tered the Office, appears to recollect moro about
this old property than any person We know.
This tree, he says, 10 not as old as the house 1t
has shaded for 80 many years. The FIRST owner he
recollects tho property having was Thomas Law,
esq, who owned Q large number Of houses In that
vicinity and who was brother 70 Lord Ellen
borough. Of England. Edmund Law, a young
lawyer, and son Of the gentleman named above,
neIt possessed II, and on the lot ho erected
small law Office. Alexander Anderson, after
wards Senator from the State Of Tennessee, was
the next proprietor and thon II passed into the
hands Of Dr. Geo. W. May, unolo to Dr. May,
now practicing In this city. DR.. Geo. W. May
married tho sister Of Mr.. Gales, Of the firm Of
Gales 4 Seaton, and was the father Of Miss
Juliana May, the celebrated vocalist. DR.. May
built two-story brick dwelling On the lot, with
. kitchen on the north aide. This was torn
down By the next possessor Of the premises,
Hudson Taylor, esq, and built against the east
side Of the dwelling.
Since tho workmen have commenced tearing
down the dwelling and cutting down the trees,
many persons hAve called for the purpose Of 90.
curing relics, and some rough specimens have
been carried away. Mr.. Kirby will work the
trunk Of tho tree into the articles named above,
If possible.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

Tho Jedersons did not play their usual game,
while the Unions played with an evident deter
mination Of winning. Only four Of the Unions
went out on bases, while they succeeded In vic.
thinking thirteen Of the Jefersons.
Flys caught-Yeatman,l Il Anderson, Il Joyce,
Ii Finney, 2; Stone, d QuantrelL l; UrelI, ..
Fouls caught-Jeaersons, 8; Unions, Q.
Struck out-Harris, l.
Home runs-Daniels, Ii Hineline, !.
Double plays-JsGersons, Il Unions, 1.
Scorers-Messrs. Gadsby and Beardsiy.
The fys taken are worthy Of note, being all In
the extreme fields and vory difioult.
A match game Of base ball was played yester-
day afternoon between tho first mines Of tho
Empire and Interior base ball club, on the
grounds Of the Empire, resulting in victory
for the Empire by the following score:
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

NEW MILITARY CoNPASY.-A meeting
Of citizens was hold at the Foundry Mission,
Fourteenth street, near P, for the purpose Of
forming military company. sufficient mum.
Der were present and constitution was adopted.
James r. Narrower was elected captain and
Thomas Abbott frat lieutenant. The title oil
the company 10 the National Guard.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

OLD CITIZENS DEAD.-Col. James L. Ed.
wards, one Of our Oldest citizens died on Thursday
evening at his residence in the First ward. He
was so years Of age.
DR.. X. II. Speaks died of consumption at his
residence yesterday morning. He was In tho
64th year Of his age.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

DELIVERED TO THE MARYLAND AUTHoRI-
TiEs.-The horse recovered from Peter Kane By
Detectives Coomes and Miller, ns already stated
by US, has been turned over to the owner BY
order Of Justice Walter, and Kane was given
into tho hands of the authorities at Rockville,
Nd, he going Voluntarily.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

MEETING To-NIGHr.-A meeting OF the
Union base ball club will be held this evening at
Magee's Hall, on Z street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth, at II p. m. We understand they In.
tend making arrangements to visit Baltimore,
Norfolk, Petersburg, and Richmond, playing the
clubs Of those cities.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

VIsIroRs.-Y Yesterday q number of the
delegates who had been attending the Univer-
saiist convention in Baltimore arrived in Wash
ington, and were shown through the various de-
pArtments Of tho government. They will go to
Mount Vernon to-day, we learn.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

IMPORTANT SuIT.-W. S. Cox, attorney
of the Levy Court. has commenced suit agains
tho Columbia Turnpike Company, (knoun as th,
Baltimore pike,) for the possession Of the roaG
lying In the District. In consequence Of tho com.
pany failing to keep the road in repair, make
returns, 40, as per charter Of August 30, 1910.
The decision will DO awaited with much interest.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

THE LIQUOR LAw.-It has been decided
by District Attorney Z. G. Darlington that no
appeal can be taken from the judgment Of q
magistrate when he imposes q fine for having
sold liquor to soldiers. Pay or go to Jail is the
word now. So mote II be,
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

A LAUSCH.-A new sailing yacht, called
the General Grant, will be launched this morn.
ing from the sheds Of Robey Evans, Eleventh
street wharf. She has some seventeen feet keel,
six foet beam, and Is in every respect a model
craft. She will be entered in the regatta to take
place the coming week, and her owners have
high expectations Of her calling qualities.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

.AFFECrED BY THE HEAT.-Yesterday al-
ternoon horse that was drawing load of coal
along D street north, between Ninth and Tenth
streets wsst, was suddenly prostrated by the heat
and close atmosphere. lie was revived, and went
on his way with his load Of coal.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

marks, who said that Reorganization would be
happy 10 receive aid encouragement from
any quarter, and tho RSiblican party could not
consistently oppose II; 1.-THE objection made to
woman's voting Is thatf Is not refining for her
10 70 10 the polls. He ID II was oonsidsred 70.
hning for the ',countsr4pper" who sells . LADY
. row Of pins TO jostle br about the storsi bot
II was not refining forIer 10 exercise her tight
Of suffrage al the ball box. Murder Bay
and "Swampoodls,n ofpurse, were opposed 10
the movement, but reid society did not oppose
II. The speaker thouA women were 10 blame,
II they permitted the 4n TO trample upon their
rights, and he agreed IT, there could be no re-
publican form Of govsrfsut whore women were
excluded from the bald boz. and concluded by
hoping that vigorous fort would bo made neIt
fall TO arouse tho psoplbn the subject.
Mr.. crossman said h &sver hesitated TO advo.
cate . cause in is i3ipisnoy. Take up the
Chronicle and you vii ind complaints shout
our "City Fathers," b} how funny II would be
to hear II complain / our "City Mothers"
Aftsr what had been lrsady said, he did not
know that he could thr}W additional light upon
the subject but he adocatsd woman's rights,
for she contributed MOI to tho country than any
other class, by sendit her husband, son, OF
brother forth to battle br freedom. II the pre-
cinct Is too far for iadit let the precinct come
to them-that is, let lfiies vote In their own
private parlors. r.|.I.-
Mrs. Sparks being tIs nsIt speaker, said she
believed In her carly w,manhood that man VA
created TO protect woSan and be hor support,
and that woman had noright to rule; but whsr
she went TO Kansas AMI heard woman's right
advocated, she believed in II, for she was NOT
sharp enough, as . btsiness woman, to secure
her board money from her boarders. She did
not think II "chivairous" on the part Of man Z
thus treat woman, and hence she became an ad
yocate Of woman's rights In every particular
Mrs. s. then alluded to the trouble at Law
rence and reoited whers she heard that womer
took Sharpe riAss and defended the town, doint
work that men would not do, As they would hav'
been taken prisoners. She believed, therefore,
that men should acknowledge the worth ant
ability Of woman to have 4 voice In the public
affairs, and hoped the ballot would be voucb
safed her.
Mr.. James II. Holmes made few remarks
and invited those present favorable to the oaus,
Of the enfranchisemsnt Of woman To step forwart
and join the organisation.
The meeting then adjourned.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN. - About
IL o'clock on Thursday night as Mr. Richard
Wimsatt, aged about seventy years, was sitting
at his front door, be was attacked with violent
vomiting; so violent, In fact, as to render him
speechlsss lie suffered about twenty -four hours
and then died. Mr.. Wimsatt resided here many
years, and was respected by all who know him.
He was native of St. Mary's county, Maryland.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21
Aational arpnblitau.
RATEs OF ADvERTIsINe,

oas square, one Insertion, o. ; subsequsnt in.sr.
lions % cents. One square, one month, ts Liberal
Inducements to.qusrterly, sem. annual and yearly
advertisers.
Every other day Advertisemeuts 80 Per cent. addi-
tionai. Twice week Advertisements, 70 per cent.
sdditionai. eng .H
Eight lines constitute square. Less than square
charged In proportion, Al the above rates.
EDITORIAL notices, 10 cents per line each insertion.
Local nstess, % eents per line each insertion.
Advertisements should be handed In before p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

COMMITTEE MEErISo.-Yesterday fore
noon the committee appointed by the Police.
mems Building Association (of which William
]. Murtagh esq, Is president,) to prepare n
constitution and bylaws for the association,
met In the room Of Mr.. VIM. r. Herriok, prop.
erty clerk, to consider that subject.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

IYsPRCTING.-Gen. McFerran, Chief
QuArtermastor, and Mr.. Clark, Architect Of the
Quartormaster's Department, and other officers,
left Sixth street wharf yesterday morning for
the purpose Of visiting Fort Washington and In.
specting the buildings at that point.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

CRUELTY to ANIMALS. John White,
huokster, was arrested yesterday afternoon and
taken to tho Central guardhouse on charge OF
cruelty using animals. Mr.. F. Schmidt and
another gentleman brought tho complaint, and
White, after leaving $40 as collateral, was al.
lowed to 20, to appear this morning at 0 o'clock.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

AT HALF-MAsr,-The flags on the public
buildings yesterday were aying at half.maSt in
respect to the memory Of Sir Frederick Bruce.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

PRoGREssING-The large sewers now
being built, ono on Tenth street west, and the
other along Pennsylvania avenue, between Sew.
enteenth and Eighteenth streets. Both have
been very much retarded by very heavy rains
really discouraging.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

VILLANoUs Acr.-As the bob-tail train
was coming toward this city on Thursday morn.
ing, this side Of Bladensburg, a large stone was
thrown into one Of the cars, striking Mr.. Smith,
q clerk In the Internal Revenue Bureau, upon
the head, injuriDg him severely. Stones have
been thrown into the train several times, and We
learn that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company arc endeavoring to ferret out the
offenders, and If caught they will be severely
punished.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

THE MILITARY PATRoL.-The relics Of
the late war were patroing our streets for strag.
glers who had been imbibing too freely, as per
order issued by tho military authority yesterday
All persons caught at selling liquor to soldiers
will have their premises closed up hereafter, II
the Majors order Is strictly attended to.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

ALARM OF FIRE-Thc alarm Of fire last
evening about s o'clock was struck from box IS,
and was caused by the burning Of some rubbish
in the rear Of the 9th cavalry barracks
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

WASHINGTON CRY GuARDs.-This organ
ization, composed of colored men. has recently
had their company consolidated with Company
A, Excelsior Guards, and will be known here.
after as Company B, City Guards. Captain r.
NJ. Clark, First Lieutenant John Mitchell, Sec
ond Lieutenant Robert Brown, and QuartermAs-
ter G. W. Barnes are the officers Of tho new com.
pany. The company numbers some $50 mon
and has its headquarters at Woodward Hall.
The members of the company are not all armed,
but they soon expect to receive some from Gov
ernment. They propose to visit Baltimore In
November next, and make parade Id that city
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

SANITARY YCoMPASY.-Twelve written and
twenty-five verbal notices were served yesterday
on persons having nuisances existing on their
premises. A number Of oarcasses were alsore.
ported aud removed,
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

LARCENY.-Nat. Bunday was arrested by
Oficsr Langley, on complaint Of Charles Miller,
who charged the defendant with the larceny Of
furniture. Justice Gull, before whom the case
was heard, committed Nat. to answer the charge
AT cnurt
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

WRAPPING PAPER FOR SALE
w AT THIS oEFICK.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

VIOLATING LAW. - Yesterday Officer
Hughes, Of the Sixth precinct, arrested Jane,
Cullen, rag dealer, for violating law by storing
rags within two hundred yards Of a dwelling.
lie had hearing before Justice Harper, and wa,
fined s..
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

ANOTHER WATCH SroLEN.-On Thurs
day oHicer Gordon, Of the Eighth precinct, a..
rested a colored man named James Smith,
charged with the larceny of watch. valued at
$l2, from another cOlOred man named John
Stewart Justice Gull committed him to jsil for
q further hearing.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

FoREsTALLING THE MARKETS.. Bunsch-
ing, huckster, was arrested by 0Aioer Greer for
forsstalling the market, and fined SO by Justice
Harper,
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

TuREArs,-Thomas Clary was arrested
by OGhcer Crump on a charge Of using threats
toward James Dommigan. Justice Drury hold
the accused in security to keep the peace.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

WASTING WATER.-Wm. Smith, hostlcr
was arrested by officer Cump, of the Fourth
precinct, for wasting Potomac water, and being
taken before Justice Harper, was compelled to
pay hne Of 49,
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

INDECENT Observation-Disclosures Tidings
was arrested by oficer Yeatman, for using in
decent language in the streets. Justice Tueke
fined Martha IS for her bad conduct.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

INSPECTING UNIFoRMs.-Captain b. NJ.
Reed, OF the Metropolitan Police force, has
closed his inspection of the uniforms Of the po-
lice, with few individual exceptions. Nearly
all Of them will have to purchase new uniforms
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

DIs0RDERLY.--Alicc Turner was arrested
by Officer Stuart, of the Fourth precinct for be
ing drunk and disOrdorly. Justice Morseli 6ne'
Alice So.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

INsANE.-We regret to learn of the
insanity of Col. William ?. Mausby, late Pre'i'
dent OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Tho death Of his wife is supposed to be the
cause Of insanity.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

FIGHrINd.-Kate Foley and Anna Wood,
two hard cases, were arrested by 0fioers James
and Yeatman, for fighting in the streets Justice
Tucker fined them IS each and in default Of
payment they were sent to the workhouse.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Stokely Finna-
SON. for committing an assault and battery upon
Robert Sibley was arrested by 0fhcer Taylor,
and fined SIS by Justice Morsell.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

FISRD.-Louisa Deit2 and Louisa Cir
rion two abandoned characters, were arrested
on the complaint of Henry Farrell, who charged
them with being guilty of lewd conduct. JUS
tice Morsell fined them IS each.
The national Republican., 1867-09-21

CHARGED WITH BUYING STOLEN GooDs.-
Yesterday morning Mr.. Thomas Lucas, who
keeps a junk shop In the First ward, was arrested
by Detectives Coomes and Miller, on complaint
Of Elizabeth Garron, who charges Lucas with
having bought from one Archer Kincadc, alias
Gil. Finnen, lot Of timers tools for SAC, which
had been stolen from her by said Kincsde, and
which were worth at least $3.50. This, she al
leges, was done while she was sick and in hospi.
tai The case was taken before Justice Smith,
when Mr.. L. @. Hine appeared for the prosecu-
tion, and Mr.. Samuel Drury for the defence.
The case was postponed to 3p. m. on Monday
next.