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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

Judge Dardsel. of Chicago, recently d->
ljvercd an address at Masonic Festival, a
palan,ine, Illinois, from which we take the
following beautiful and truthful words:
The objects Of Masonry are to make men
better, cnlighten their understanding, Gle
vatc them in the scale Of being, and give
them greater love for God. Masonry is
older by centuries than the Christian rslig-
ion. All other societies that existed at its
birth are among the things OF the silent
past. A society that will survive for ages
must tend TO advance and elevate all that 10
pure aud good in man. The judge remarked
lie did not 90 much address those who were
constitu,ionaly opposed TO Masonry and
conjurcd up imaginary Morgan horrors,
but left them their stock aud trade" Ma
sonry teaches the existence Of God; the life
eternal; Christian charity; that temperance
is not only duty but our own happiness !;
to guide our tions by the plumb line Of
truth; level our pride with the plane on
which our Almighty Father has designed US
to move, and TO square our conduct by tho
Holy Scriptures. 1t can only be the vicious
and ignorant who, after knowing the objects
anu tuyoteiies VI MoooHiys Will otJcCt " IT,
To them it is like the word Of God, "a con-
Stunning fire." Masons have, as . class,
stood firm to the principles Of the Order
even to a to,turing death. Religion has had
it, martyrs, SO has Masonry. Tho Judge,
after beautifully illustrating the three de
grecs Of Masonry, proceeded to say that
charity was the keystone to the mystic fab
ric. The rusty Mason is like the slothfuI
Christian disgrace to the Order to which
he belongs weight upon his brethrcn-s
stumbling block TO the outside world, like
the dead limb OF a tree - he rctards the
growth and obscures the beauty Of the in.
s,i,ution to which he belongs. The ordel
ia composed Of the intellect and talent o
all countrcs-the statesman, the poet, III,
orators, the scholars were all Masons. Self
ishncss, hatred and revenge would bs
known no more. have in the brief time
have spoken tried in measure 10 give yot
. true view Of Masonry; there is nothing
evil in il. Lot principles like these laugh
by Masonry be extended over the globe ant
all nations would be at peace, and harmony
would reign supreme throughout the worlt
as it will in heaven"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

A correspondent Of the Glcnn's Falls Re-
publican. writing from Schroon Lake, sends
to that paper the following account OF a sin.
gular gas explosion. - Oil indications "
had been previously obs(ssd At Schroon
Lake: Az fisherman OF our town was
cutting holes through the ice of the lake for
the purpose Of fishing, last week, he d,scov.
cred the appearance Of gas escaping. He
then informed two other persons, when
they concluded 10 cut another hole and try
to burn the escaping gas. The hole was &C .
cordingly cut, and Mr. Reynolds, resident
Il Scbroon Lake, applied lighted match to
the opening, when an explosion took place.
blowing Mr.. r., some twelve feet distant
and badly burning his face and hands. The
gas continued to burn thirty feet in height
for several minutes" The Silver lake
:arpent story is remembered BY some
folks.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

lr is now believed that Butler and Ash
ley were paid good round sum by clique
of New York brokers for their promineGce
in the impeachment business. 1t is certain
ly true that fund was raised and distribu-
ted for that purpose, and we know Of no
body less likely to refuse H. Patriotism,
with them, means pclf, nor would they hes
i,atc at any time to pull the house down
over their heads if they thought they could
steal the family plate in the confusion.-
50. Louis Tmes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

TUE Republican party stands "between
the devil and the deep sea-" II Congress
inpeach::thc President. they run the hazard
OF exploding their party into fragm, nts il
they do not impcaci him, their success in
the fall elections is barren victory. which
advances them not step oward the attain
mcnt OF their favorits objects. They can
not dcpose Mr.. johnson snd 20 into Press
idential election this year without run !;
they cannot postpone the restoration Of tile
Union without ruin. They publish their
perplexi,y by rcsorting to 30 desperate .
measure NJ impeachment; and they ~ill
proclaim their fears aud thor impotence ty
their failure TO carry il through. The
wedges are already shaspened for clcavins
the Republican party into jarring factions.
Differences Of opinion must arise in rcla-
tion 10 the projected impeachment. Other
diicrcnces most grow out Of the constitn-
tional amendment; one faction adherins 20
Il A. the policy Of the party, another repu-
dating Il. Other differences will be gen.
Grated BY the mutual jealousies Of Presiden-
tial candidates. Personal contests in the
States will be another fruit fulsource Of
divisions. In Pennsylvania the nomination
OF Cameron for Senator has inccnscd the
Forncy Stevens faction, aud opens bitter
rupture in the party in that Stste. In New
lork the Fcnton and snti-Fenton faction
tons are mastering their forces for inter
necirc war. 4 great organ is to he started
in New York city as rival TO the Tribune
Ono OF Governor Fenton's enemies In It week
subscribed tifty thousand dollars towards
the capital Of Dana's paper. The fact tina,
the Republicans can d. nothing further
against the South will make them all the
more ready to appeasc their vengeful pas
sions By turning their arms against each
other.
Here may be the way out Of the Dangers
and difficulties which inperil the existence
Of our free Republican institutions. Let
Democrats possess their souls in patience.
wait and see
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

TaE FSr.iesh Cong ess, which il to meet
the 9Th Of March proxmo. will only have
representatives In il from twenty States.-
Probably The 4lst Congress will only have
Representatives from the six New England
States; oil the States which opposes the
tariff viii probably Be excluded. Iowa is
getting disloyal By opposing the tariff, and
Of cou,ve. viii b ruled QUE.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

Two drunken men we're walking aleng
the canal towpath 1t Osweso, N. Y, . lev
nighto since. and one Of them fell into the
water. His companion caught hold Of what
he supposed to be an arm, and called for
aid. When help came Il was lound thas be
had hsld the man BY the leg. kesDins BE
hso1 oades waAes, ed li0 hSd He'd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

A MAx's vile Ia oeuiA Bend. Ohio. pre-
eeotsd hee husband With boy. Next morn.
ine. ~ naa stepped into the mayors Office
eSd stok>d thse the night previous. fellow
cans sea1tlas iatc bio hcuss, stark oakcd !;
- - - Aees ysk Thrss policemen
s0nfto1 - ~ - - - the intfudsr.-
W. - ~ - ~ hoaos 10y aaksd 70
- = ff16a III - eo0e = thses The
siahI 49,. ~ nusoo teosehe - The
hVl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

llELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCuU gives health
and ,igor 10 the frame and bloom to the pad cheek.
Debility IL accompanied by many alarming symp-
tome, and II no treatment is submitted to, cOusump
ton. insanity or epileptc fits ensue. lfcb5-d& WY
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
FRulT-eRowINe.
4 SPECIAL FRUIT TRAIN,

To accommodate the trade. Cotton, Tobacco,
Hemp and oil the products common to the Mid
die States here do well.
The rapid development of the counties touched
by the Illinois Central Railway line. il shown by
the following census returns: In 1850 their
population was 1851, ss7 in 1860. 1914, and in
1865. !, 127, 0sI.
The possessions Of the Company extend from
Chicago, and from DunIeith TO Centralis, and
are located in forty mine counties in Illinois,
embracing such varieties ofsoil and diversity Of
climate as to suit every purpose of agriculture.
Within ten years the Company have sold
$50, 900 acres 70 more than - 900 actual set.
tiers, and no actual settler has lost his home
through harsh treat. ent on the part Of the Com.
pany. When indulgence has been deserved. il
has been extended to meet the necessities ofthe
farmer. The sales during the past season have
been greater than At any former period, and yet
the lands unsold are equal in every respec. TO
those already disposed Of. About
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
Inducement to settlers.

great advantage which the Illinois Central
lands possess ID In the direct and cheap commu.
nication which the purchaser has with the best
markets il the world-:n summer to Chicago
and BY the lakes east, in winter to Cairo aud
BY the Mississippi river north. Coal is found
in great abundance along this line. and furnish
ed II the lowest rates Of transportation. Lumc:
Der il obtained from Chicago and the forest Of
southern lllinois, a. well ~ from those border
ing al the streams Machinery for planting
and cultivating does the work Of many hands,
Grain il shipped in bulk from all stations. thus
saving the trouble and expense Of bagg,ng.-
The climate healthy, taxes low, churches and
schools Of all grades abound throughout the
length and breadth Of the State.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
FRI0uTFuL KxYCUrIoNl

FR10HTFUL EXECUTION!
lie done upon thousands OF grey hesds by endssyor-
ing TO darken them with metallic dyes that
ScOrch and BLAST
the nbres from tip to root. pAvoid these horrible
DISFI0URIN0 AGENTS,
and use only the great toilet staple Of America,
CRlSTADORO'S EXCELSIOR DYE.
which not only instaLtaneously produces Ill shades
VI black and brown. but also noufshcs strengthens
and beauties the hair. Manufactured By j. Girls
TADORO, Aetor House, NJ Y. Sold By DrugRiets
Applied by all Hair Dressers.
FOR NON RETENTION on INCONVENIENCE
Of Urine, irritation, Inflammation liberation Of
the bladder. or kidneys, diseases Of the PROSTATE
glands stone In the bladder. calculus gravel OF brick
dust deposit and all diseases Of the bladder kidneys
and dropsical swcllin2s, ld&wiy
USE liELMioID's FLUID EXTRACT BUcuu.
ALLCoCK'S POROUS PLAsTEkS BACK
New York, Nov. %. 1859.
r. AAcocK & Co Gentlemen: lately suffered
severely from weakness III my back. Having heard
your plasters much recommended for cares Of this
kind. procured and the result was all could
desire A single Ilistcr cured me In u week. Yours
Respectfully, J. q. BRIGGS,
Proprietor of the Brandreth House
CURE OF CRitK IN THE BACK. 81 LUMBAGO.
Lyons N. Y, July 4, 1861
Messrs. Allcock & Co.: Please send me dollars
worth of your plasters. They have cured me OF q
crick In my back, which has troubled me for some
time, and now my father Is going TO try them for
difficulty about his heart l.. IL. SHERWOOD.
DIR. Green, No. 500 Broadway. New York, informs
us he sold, Monday, June ssd. lsG2 two plastcrs
To young woman suffering very severely T. ON lup
friend and then stated how the two she had p7rchas
Cd on Monday had relieved her Immediately after
putting them on, and CURED HgR IN TWO DAYS OF a
moot distressing pain in her back and loins.
Sold by all druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
sosroN.


The Ciraae Francois. or FRENCH I)r~s-
sing. Coz isdics' & chercns pocss and shoes that
have become red or rusty. and rough ~ wearing and
are restored 10 perfect aud permanent black with 40
much iustrc A. when new, leaving the Leather sci and
rnshc and 10 the lsaissi Il
VIII NOT wrn orr vurs WIT, so,l ris aKsnss,
travelling Bags. Trunks. Carrirsys,
OPS and fno Harnesscss. ere made 10 look
s-Goan A. NV.
81, % and thllaren hrcre their own etu with.
soi'. their hands. Try ene hottie ard vuu I'll
A. ~ Without supply Gift Ia the house.
-. your shoe dealer fs. i,
az nlast,, ~ y Co. freptictors. MapufArtuyers
oiAce. iiiss MILK asrcct. norter ""'n M.
Tor sale hy PARKS n HuSMEg
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

I, is sometimes instructive to look over
statistics TO see where our cereal products
60 to. The general impression has been
that majority q shen iind their way 10
Europe, while but small portion Of them
find market ct home. The statistics Of
1850 gives some valuable information on
this point as is shown by the folio ving
table.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

VIM IU vuo past ~ ycAf6, and IL therefore
the person whom all afflicted should consult No one
heard OF patient Of his being cured since he
has been In this city HIS reputation has vouchers In
Ill tho city papers. hls patients and the met Al pro
Sossion. both here and abroad a. being tho most sk
led specialists here and thorough master Of ali srx
nal diseased. II all othere FAIL don't despair. give
him call. nts only common occurrence with him
20 cu such cases. HIS rooms arc separate for Iades
and gentlemen. and the most comp etc In the civ
Yound NER. Take Particular Nosice.-DoctoF Bic-
Glow devotes much - HE time to the treatment Of
thoee cases caueed b secret habit which ruins both
body and mind. unntt. the unfortunate individual
fof either business orsocey. TIE sad effect OF these
early habits Or the cxcesser Of ripper IL TO weak
On tho debiats the constitution destroy the phyei.
cal and mental powers. diminish and enSceblc the
naaural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies Of
manhood: tho pleasures Of life are m1srsd Tie object
ofafriagt fsustSated, and existence itself rendered
tenn Of uneeasing misery andsaerct. Such persona
70 tine n making immediate application, a. D.. b..
~ bic new treatment. ie enabled 70 insure speedy
end perm anent cure
Consultations free and CONFIDENTIAL Once no. I'D
koutn Clafk street. cor or Monroe half book from
sns Poes Omce. Post once box l5A, Chicago III.
Once nOuss nom A. n. 10 9 r. M
J. free ofeharge.
n B:-Lsdsee, send for descriptive circular 81
Pessaric Remodel tho best preventive or conception
Known. Semitic ady addfosa free o cnarae
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Col TONS SELECT Flkv0nS.
az Choice Eraias, Spices. etc.
Delicious, Sfrtetly PMy.e, and or
CNrtrNlScd Strength.

EVERY FAMILY SHOULD TRY THEM.
Their great success 10 simply because "one-third Of
the quantity IL more than equal 10 the ordinary Fla
voriig Extract" and they tho
TRUE RiCX FLA TOR or TIE FRLI7y.s
Those " llO desire the best
Seek them for their superior flavor.
Those " lao ~ is1A 90 kscOmOsmiEe
Seek them for their great strength.
DEALERS TREBLE TIL EfK SA LES WITH THEM
LOVERS OF CHOICE FLAvOR1 IN CITIES
SUMMER RESORTS, AND EVERY
WHERE. SEEK THEM
differences In 1865 and 1sc6 Introduced in $780,
Uovcrnors from each Of the New EnglsLd states;
frofessora. Literary and business men, known all
over the United Stat.s: Leading Hotel Proprietors.
and dealers who seek the best Bee circular VI rcfof-
cnccs.
sold by Grocsrs and Druggists.
Colfon's Fine Toilet Articies, Nos. /, 2 and
3. and Tonic Eiirer, and all lis prep6rd
lions, arc sold By
HARRISON Il STARkS. and PARKS 4 HOMER
Davenport, Iowa.
Chicago Wholesale Agents. FULLER, FINCH
RLLLi, % Market street, for ali Colton's Irepara.
uous. BOWEN 4 BROWN, Lake street. for Selec'
Flavorr. Sept YS-dty,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
LOUlGvIlL
OAlENS' MEAD Dj8PENSARY

ESTABLISHED 1850. AND CHARTERED.
lIaa inst published the "YOtTn'A MANUAL.
containing $50 raees and 100 illustrations on the An
story and Physiology Of the Sexual Organs u both
Sexes IN health and direnee. with Treatise Dsar
Female Complaints. &c. with methods ~ tscet.
msnt. intended a. u guide for Married and singls.-
Sent under seal 10 any addsese, price a..
Those afflicted with erna Desfhese, FisoulA. PILES
Nocturnal Kmmirsions or vGrcocelc, BY cOclosing
stamp will receive price list Of our new semcdIes
Tor these diseases.
THE KLECTHO MAGNETIC PREVENTIVE
Those desiring 10 limit their offspring. enclose
stsmp for Pamphlet containing enesavinRs aud a
plantations Of the above preventive with On esssy %
the subject u prevention All correspondence coma.
dontigi. Address al lcfieYs 10 j. y. WILLIAM.
aue2.-Siy Drawer 2s7. Louisville. Ky
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
Fmtcnscd MAY %. 1eoo.

Patented MAY -, 1eoO.
THIS IL IN art Gle for washing without rubbing.
eyeelt Ia very dirty places, heh will require VERY
sight rub, and unlike other preparations oescd fnr
nkc purpose. Will NOT aor ciovaes. but will
leave thu m much wutysW than ordinary mcthcde.
without tho usun wear and tear.
tiemoves rrcesc epotr ~ u by magic. and scssns
tho dirt by soaking, that riusing viii III ordinary
cascs emit rely semoyedN
Tbs powder r. prepared In accordance with chem
teal rcieht aud upon process peculiar 20 ITSELF
viii HE secured by Letters latent. II has been "a
use FOR more than year. and has proved Nrelf an
universal favorc wherever II Inns been uscd, Amonr
the advantages claimed are the following. Wis.,
II sasey al the expense Of sorp Usually uscd on
cotton aud linen rnods.
II saves ost ot the labor Of rubbing and wear end
tear.
ALSO. for cleaning windows II IL unsuspasaed,--
With quarter the vme and lAb NJ uav eCuuiscl
Impacts beautiful sloss aud lustse much superior
to any other mode, No water required caccpt so
moistcn the powder.
Directions with each package.
And can he readily appreciated by sinelc trial -
Tho cost u washing for family II Ave u III pcspsns
will not exceed three cents.
The manufacturers az this powder ere awaso that
many usclcss comps ubds have boon introduced u
tho puhlc which hnve rcttcd tho coth Cs fniled IN
removing the dirt. but knowing tho intsinsie excel
lcnce Of THE article. they confidently proclaim -
being adapted 20 meet u dem and which has long cH-
istcd and which has heretofore q MANNED upep pplied
MANUFACTURED NJ
HOWE Il 0IEvEN0.
goo broadway. l3orton.
ALSO. MANUFACTURERS OF FAMILY DYE
For eale by 0rocers aud Dealers every where.
OcfQY ID 0Sm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

MISGUIDED MEN,
AND Snx Law or CHARITY ARD MsnCY.
uowARD KssArs, on the Errors Abuses and Dlees.
ses which form the basis Of thc 0ssvsst Maladies In
the nfst age OF man. and fearfuy esp the vital pow.
ers. with OF relief TENT In sealed letter
envelopes FREQ Of charge. Address, Dr.. J. eKILLlN
HOUGHTON, Howard Association. Philadelphia,
Pa. janl5-d6 WIN
MANHOOD AND YOUTHFUL VlGOR are re-
ga tned by HELNBoID's EXTRACT BuCnu. lt5dAw1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
a. 1NyAN ~ y
mayS1-L1y 10 Wall 81

Ok CENTS TO sAvE 25 DOLLARS nrcxmAs's
-" Extraordinarily removes Paint and Grease
Spots and Ceans Gloves. silks, Ribbons, &C. equal
to new. Sold Ivy Druggists. fcbii- dim
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

Royal Havana Lottery Of Cub0.
Conducted By the Spdnish Gorernsnsnf.
&3So.0o IN GOLD DRAWN EVERY II DAYS.
Prizes cached and Information furnished, the high
est rates paid for Douboons, and all kinds OF Gold
and Silver also for all Government Securities.
TAYLOR CO, Bankers,
mayS1-l1y 10 Wall st.. New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
Dh BigeIow.

- Is the only Physician, ne a Specialist,
now Ia Chicago that c.n bcsentirely
relied npon. Go TO Hrn, and not euf-
Ter that horrible disesee % remain In
youf system. disnguring your face
and body. besides destroying your
happiness and future prospects oi life.
4 He has made PRIVATE DISEASES
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
$4,000 ACRES

Are now offered at es 70 si2 per acre with some
few tracts at higher 6gure.) rated accordingly
to quality and nesrness TO stations. The IT,
TIE TO THESE LANDS IS CLEAR, AND IN
PEE SIMPLE FROM THE STATE.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14

HKLMBOLVS EXTRACT BUCHU and lxraovsD
Ross Wash secret and dellcste dis riders In all
their stages, at little expense little change In
diet, no Inconvenience and exposure. II h pleas.
ant Ia tastc and odoF. immediate In it ectiOu and
free from all injurious properties. [febS-d&wly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
PREPARED OIL OF PALM AND MACE.
For Preserving, Restoring and
nBoowtifyiug the Rnir.

ClIAPPED HANDS AND FACE, SORR Ilf'S. &C..
cured st once by the uss Of Hegeman's Camphor
Ice with tyccrine keeps the hands son In the cold
Get weather. Sec that you get the genuine. eold BY
Druggists. fcbl1.d3m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-14
For Grain Growing,
AND ESPECIALLY FOR
STOCK RAISING,

HThese Prairie lands, present unsurpassed nd.
vantsges. Farmers from Ohia-and Indiana. ~
well a these from the more densely settled por-
lions of Iowa. and Illinois. are selling their
moro valuable farms and areraow making invest
ments in these cheaper. lands. which produce
with larger profit and TO greater extent tho
best fattened beef in America
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-12-21

MALICIOUS IxJuRY-On the 18th instant, a marine
named John Connolly and a seaman named Joseph
Abbott, both belonging TO IL. D. MSS ChGnheIser,
were arrested ON a charge of malicious mischief IN
forcibly entering some private residences ON Nuuanu
Avenue. The case was heard on Tuesday last before
the Police Magistrate, John Montgomery, Esq, and
on the trial il appeared TO be one Of peculiar aggra-
walton, on account of the obscene language used in
the presence of ladies by Connolly, the principal
actor in the affair. At the hearing of the case, Capt
Bridges and II. B. Ms Consul General and Iomnll>-
sioner were present. The two men having been found
guilty. were sentenced, Connolly To SIX month : I'M
prisonment 1t hard labor, aud Abbott as an accessory,
TO four months, whercupon the Sergeant 81 Marines
came forward at a signal from the Captain, and or
deriug Connolly 10 take of his uniform jacket, pro
ceeiel to cut from it the buttons anu tacinS>-a
public degradation from the Honorable position oI
British soldier. The example i q good one, and
thus supported by the British Commissioner and the
Captain of the ship. will have the effect TO teach sea-
men of all Municipalities that they cannot violate the
laws with IMMUNITY in Honolulu more than elsewhere
We copy the above from tfs official Gazette.
Whatt has it come to this, that our police court
has been transformed into n druIn-head court
martial? BY what new order (tor there is no law
To authorize It) has the authority OF the Police
Court of Honolulu been extended. - aS 10 take
the place of 4 quarterback of Il man of war:
Witness the scene at the police court, n narrated
above. where. after TWO seamen had been brought
up, not on 4 complaint from aggrieved citizens.
but at the request of the Commander of their
ship. tried and sentenced for Il Beresford spree,
the Sergeant of Marines, by order of the Captain,
cut the decorations from the prisoners IN the
courtroom. Is Mr.. Montgomery blind to the
dignity of his Office and the respect dive to it?
Would such an unprecedented proceeding be
permitted in any court in old England We
think not, and if any officer of the French or
American nayies should presume to exercise such
a provocative, as that of turning an English court
into n quarter deck, a commisment for contempt
would surely follow.
The proper course would have been for Captain
Bridges to have solicited permission to take the
men on board, and there in the presence of their
comrades, degrade them from the service The
effect on the rest of the crew would have been
good.