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Blessedness in Death.


The Rev. John S. Grasty, of Shelbyvile, pub
fishes in the Free Christian, Commonwealth %
very interesting account OF the last days of Rev.
David +. Stuart, of that place, whose death was
recently noticed in this paper What com
forting friend is the Saviour in life, and in the
prospect of eternity!
Brother Stuart felt from the first that
his hour had come, and he FASTENED to
set his house in order. He spoke of his
dissolution as of the appointed journey
home. Death had no terrors, every sting
was extracted. There was no ecstasy,
but peace flowed like river At one
moment the mind usied itself with the
past and the mercies and providences Of
God were enumerated in language Of
gratitude aud praise. He took no credit
to himself, but his words were, las |
look back to the past, see nothing but
sin, as | look forward to the future there
is nothing but Christ. His righteous
ness is perfect. have no works Of my
own to lean on, but Christ is sufficient,
and upon Him only do depend. Turn
ing to his afflicted wife, he said, "my
dear, we shall soon be separated, but
see to it that you do not sin against God
by murmuring at His will" No one
approached his bed, for whom there was
not a word of comfort, encouragement or
warning. He remembered every kind
ness offered to him by neighbor or friend.
The very smallest Offices were not for
gotten: and he desired it to be known
that he freely forgave any who had in
iured him.
Brother Stuart suffered during his
whole life, at certain seasons, with ner-
vous depression. This was constitution
al. On the day before he died, in con
versation with the writer, he remarked,
Brother g. it is one Of the sweet
thoughts in connection with Heaven that
the spirit there will be ever fresh.
At another time he spoke of his saint
ed father whom he hoped to meet; and
this thought, in connection with another,
filled his soul with anticipations of great
joy. "Mine has been a very united,
peaceful family. My children have been
good children to me. Most of them, as
| trust, already love the Saviour, and
those who are yet out of the ark Of safe
ty, commit in much confidence, TO that
God who has so mercifully kept His COW
enants. And it is my prayer and hope
that we all shall meet again in happier
and better world
The writer spent many hours in the
the dying chamber, and he can bear ties
timony that it was "a privileged spot. y
His last words to the writer were, "all
is well, all is peace One more hour
of life would have brought him to anoth
er earthly Sabbath, but the voice of the
Master said, come up higher, enter thou
upon a nobler rest.
We need not say to those who knew
him that D. L. Stuart was good man.
This is the voluntary testimony of all.
The remains of no citizen of this town
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Committees of Education and Publication.

The General Assembly resolved that the Chair
man of the Presbytera Committees on Educa-
ton and Publication should be regarded as a
corresponding member of the Assembly's Com
mittees on these subjects. We give below the
names of such members rs have been appointed
by the Presbyteres.
EDUCATION.
Synod of Alabama.
East Alabamd-G. K. Foster, Wetumpka, Ala
South Atab0md-J. r. Burgett, d. D., Mobile,
Ala.
Tuscaloosa d. Sanderson, Eutaw, Ala.
Synod of Arkansas.
Arkansas. }. Long, Batesvile, Ark.
Indian-C. c. Copeland, Wheelock. c. Nation.
Ouachita--Geo E. Eagleton, Mt. Holly, Ark.
Synod of Georgia
Atldntd-J. s. Wilson, Atlanta, Ga.
Augnsta-C. w. Lane. Greensboro. Ga.
CherOkee-Dr. N. A. Pratt Roswell, Ga.
FlOrida--W. J. Mccormick, Gainesville Flor
Macon-W. A. Hall, Columbus, Ga.
SaOdnndh-D. II. Porter, Savannah, Ga.
Synod of Memphis.
Memphis--D. Fl. Cummins, Covington, Tenn.
North Mississippi E. NJ. Richardson, Grena-
da, Miss.
Tuscumbia-W. Fl. Mitchell, Florence, Ala
Western District
Synod of Mississippi.
Central Mississippi
Louisiana-J. +. G. Doremus d. D., New Or
leans. La.
MissiSsippi-R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
New Orteans-R. Q. Mallard, New Orleans.
Red Rirer-J. F. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee-
Synod of Nashville.
Holston-J. D. Tadlock, Bristol, Tenn.
KnoruiIe- lanes Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
NashuiUe-D. o. Davies, Clarksville. Tenn.
North Atabomd-W. +. Caldwell, Elkton, Tenn.
Synod of North Carolina.
COncord-G. Wilson McPhail, Davidson Col
lege, N. G.
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This class of the members OF six or
eight churches in South Carolina and
Georgia were invited few months ago
to organise themselves into missionary
associations for the urpose of aiding the
great cause of Sustentation. AT first
they thought they could accomplish very
little. They went to work, however; and
by taxing certain resources that had never
been called into the service of the Lord
before: Ey retrenching IN some depart
ments of their household arrangements;
by practising little economy in the mat
ter OF personal apparel; by soliciting
contributions from their friends and ac-
quaintances, and in various other ways,
of which the mind of woman is so sug-
gestive-they raised IN euery case more
than twice as much as was gi;oen by the
eohole congregation, to sohich they be-
longed, to the same object; and az two
cases at least, their contributions were ts-@-
ly m,tnifcent.
In view of these and other similar facts,
we have no hesitation III saying that if
the women of the Church generally would
take hold of this matter with some meas
ure of that earnestness which it's great
Importance demands, the aUailabie re-
sources Of the Church ,cO'sld not only be
doubled, 6m ecery pressing want vo~ld
be fully met, and oar belOOed Church
would soon arise from the dust and shine
forth az all her beauty and pooer. And
is this not an object worthy of your high
est regard as well as your warmest affec-
ton? When can you ever again expect
so favorable an opportunity, either to
testify your gratitude to your Saviour
for what he has done for you, or your
appreciation of the blessedness and glo-
ries of that Church which he has re-
deemed and purchased with his own
blood?
1t is not recommended that you in
augurate any new schemes of benevo-
lence, or act aside from the established
order of the Church; but that you give
your support to those enterprises that
have been authorised by our ecclesiasti
cal bodies, and especially those above
mentioned. 1t would be well for you to
organise yourselves into missionary as
sociations, under the advice and direc-
ton of your pastors and church sessions,
for the purpose Of raising funds for
these objects of benevolence; and the
funds raised might be forwarded to the
different Committees at stated periods,
or according as their wants shall appear
most urgent.
Our prayer and desire is, that God
may awaken in your hearts, feelings OF
profound interest in behalf of his afflicted
and suffering Church; that you may be
guided by his Spirit into that course that
he will approve; and that he may make
you the honored instruments in uphold
ing and comforting his Church in the
time of her calamity.
All of which is respectfully submitted
TO your prayerful consideration,
J. LEIGHTON WILSON,
Sec'ry Of ,SustentatiOn and z. Missions.
E. L. BAIRD,
iSecry Of Education and Pubhcatiom.
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FdyetteuiHe-H Mclean, Shoe Heel, n. c.
Orange-E. Hines, Sassafras Fork. n. Z.
Synod of South Carolina.
Bethel-William Banks. Hszlewood, S. c.
Chdrieston--W. +. Boggs, Columbia =. z.
Harmony-Donald Mcqueen, Sumter. 5. c.
South Cdroiina-D. Mcneil Turner, Abbeville,
s. Carolina
Synod of Texas.
Brazos-W. C. Somerville. Houston Texas.
Central Texas.
Eastern Texas
Western Texas. +. Martin, San Antonio. lex.
Synod OF Virginia.
Abingdon
East Hanooer Presbyfoy-E. Fl. rutherford,
Petersburg, Va.
Greenbrier-M. ID. Dunlap. Academy, va.
Lerington-C s. NJ. See, Fishersville, Va.
MOntgome,y-T l.. Preston, Salem, Va.
Pdtdpsco-J. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Md
Rdppdhannock-Joh W. Pugh, Warrenton, Va.
Rodnoke-J H. Davis, Charlotte c. a., Va.
Vest Hanorer-B NJ Smith, ID. D., Hampden
Sidney, Va.
Winchester-L F. Wilson, Hedgesville, W. Va.
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PUBLICATION.
SYNOD of Alabama.


South Alaba,ua-Dr j. H. Rice, Mobile, Ala.
East Alabama-J. X Hazen, Prattsville, Ala.
Tuscaloosa C. NJ Hutton, Pleasant Ridge, Ala.
Synod of Arkansas.
Arkansas-S. w. Davies, Augusta, Ark.
Ouachiia-E McNar. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Inalian-E. Hotchkin, Doaksville, G. Nation.
Synod of Georgia
Auqusta-William Finn, Milledgeville. Ga.
Cherokee DIR. N. A. Pratt. Roswell Ga
Hoyida-W. J. Mccormick Gainesville, Flor.
Macon.
Sarannah-D r. Porter Savannah, Ga.
Synod of Memphis.
Ckickumw-.I H. ,iailIard, Coonewa, Miss
Memphis-Geo. A. Russell. Somervile, Tenn.
Norh Mississippi f. NJ Richardson, Grena'
da, Miss.
TuscumbiG.
Western District William Cameron, Jackson,
Tenn
Synod of Mississippi.
Central Mississippi. Hunter, Jackson, Miss.
Louisiana. +. G. Doremus, New Orleans, La.
Mississippi-R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
New Orleans.
Red RIVER. f. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbe,-A. II Barley, Charlottesville,
Miss.
Synod Of Nashville.
Holston-S. b. Campbell, Leesburg, Tenn.
Knorpiiie-T. H. McCallie, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Nashville }. W. Neil, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Synod of North Carolina.
Concord e. II. Harding, Concord, N. c.
Fayetteville rairley, Manchester, G..
Orange-J. H Smith, Greensboro N. &.
Synod Of South Carolina.
g. Car0hna-A. A. Porter, Spartanbnrg, y. Z.
Charleston-W. h. Adams, Charleston, 5. G.
Bethei-James Fl. Sage, Lewisvllle, S. c.
Ha,mony.-- Il. Frlerson.
Synod Of Texas.
Brazos-W. c. Somerville, Houston Texas.
Central Texas
Eastern Texas.
Western Texas.
Synod of Virginia.
Abingdon-J. n. Naf, Dublin Depot. Va.
H. Hanooer Presbytery-w. A. Campbell, Pow
hatan Z. H., Va.
Greenbrisr.
Lexington F. II. Bowman Mt. Sidney, Va.
Interchangeable. }. ID. Mitchell. LyDchburg, Va.
Ratopsco-J. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Nd.
Rappahanmock - James L. Leftwich, Alexan-
dria, Va.
Roanoke-J. B. Shearer, Black Walnut, Va.
Vest HanoUer-E. Woods, Charlottesville, Va.
Winchester-M. W. Woodwork, Burlington,
West Va.
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Odd-Land.

There is genuine wit in the following
description of Holland, taken from ''Hans
Brinker, or the Silver Skates" 1t is
little piece of characterization worthy of
Irving, or any of our best writer's:
Holland liz one of the queerest coun-
tries under the SUM- 1t should be called
Odd land, or Contrary land, for in nearly
everything it is different from other parts
of the world.
In the first place large portion of the
country is lower than the level of the
sea. Great dykes, or bulwarks, have
been erected at heavy cost of money
and labor to keep the ocean where it be-
longs. On certain parts of the coast it
sometimes leans with all its weight against
the land, and it is as much as the poor
country can do to stand the pressure.
Sometimes the dykes give way, or spring
leak, and the most disastrous results
ensue They are high and wide, and the
tops of some of them are covered with
buildings and trees. They have even
fine public roads upon them, from which
horses may look down upon way-side cot
tages Often the keels of floating ships
are higher than the roofs of the dwell
ings. The stork, chattering to her young
on the housepeak, may feel that her nest
is lifted far out of danger, but the croak-
ing frog in the neighboring bplrushes is
nearer the stars than she. Water bugs
dart backward and forward over the heads
Of the chimney swallows; and willow
trees seem dropping with shame because
they cannot reach as high as the reeds
near by. bitches, canals, ponds, rivers
and lakes are everywhere to be seen.
High, but not dry, they shine in the sun
light, catching nearly all the hustle and
the business, quite scorning the tame
fields stretching damp beside them. One
is tempted to ask, (Which is Holland
the shores or the water?" The very
verdure that should be confined to the
land has made mistake and settled up
on the fish ponds. In fact, the entire
country is kind of saturated sponge, or,
as the poet Butler called it
g. land that rides at anchor and is moord.
In which they do not live, but go aboard"
Persons are born, live and die, and even
have their gardens on canal boats. Farm
houses, with roofs like great slouched
hats pulled over their eyes, stand on
wooden legs with a tucked-up sort of air,
as if to say, eve intend to keep dry if
we can" Even the horses wear wide
stool on each hoof to lift them out of the
mire. In shot, the landscape everywhere
suggests a paradise for ducks. 1t is
glorious country in summer for bare-footed
girls and boys. Such wadingsl Such
mimic ship sailing! Such rowing, fish
ing and swimming Only think of
chain of puddles where one can launch
chip boats all day long, and never make
return trip But enough. A full
recital would set all Young America rush
ing in "a body toward the Zuyder Zee.
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Stated Clerks of synods and Presbyteries
SYNOD OF ALABAMA.

SYNOD OF ALABAMA.
Rev. r. Nall, Tuskegee, Ala.
Presbyte,y of Fast Atabama-Rev g. K. Foster,
Wetumpka, Ala.
South alabama Rev. Il. X. Raymond, Mari
on, Ala,
Tuscaloosa c. A. Stillman, Gainesville,
Ala.
SYNOD or ARKANSAS.
Presbyte,y Of arkansas 7. X. WEIGH,
Little Rock, Ark.
Ildidn-
Ouachita- M. j, Wallace, Marlbrook, Ark.
SYNOD OF GEORGIA.
Rev. Dr. J. s. Wilson, Atlanta, GA.
Presbytery Of Aaanta-Rev. James Stacy, New
nan, Ga.
Augusta-Rev VIM. Finn, Milledgeville. Ga.
Cherokee-Rev J. W. Baker, Augusta, Ga.
Florida-Rev. T. l.. DeVeaux, Madison, Fla.
Macon Rev. j. l.. King, Geneva, Ga.
Sauannah-Rev. D. II. Porter, Savannah Ga
SYNOD OF MEMPHIS.
Rev. R. r. Evans, Germantown, Tenn.
Presbytery of Chickosd,o- Rev. j. ID. West, Pom
totoc, Miss
Memphis--Rev. R. r. Evans, Germantown,
Tenn.
North Mississippi-Rev. 81. 81. Paine, Holly
Springs, Miss.
Tuscum5ia- W. n. Mitchell, Florence, Ala.
Western District-Rev f. :. Campbell Hum.
boldt, Tenn.
SYNOD OF MISSISSIPPI.
Rev. K. McInnis, Forest, Miss
Presbytery of Central Mississippi-Rev. r. K.
Sheriff., Oklahoma, Miss.
LOuisian0--Rev. j. K. G. Doremus, New Or
leans, La.
Mississippi-Re R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
N. Orleans-Rev. II. NJ. Smith, N. Orleans, La.
Red Riper-Rev j. +. Ford Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee Rev j. N. Carothers, Houston,
Miss.
SYNOD OF NASHVILLE.
Rev. James Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
Presbyte,y Of Holston Rev. J.. W. Backman,
Rogersville, Tenn.
Knorriue Jas. Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
Nashville III. +. Boude, Gallatin, Tenn
North ALabamd--Rev. w. IL. Vernon, Corners
vile, Tenn.
SYNOD OF North CAROLINA.
Rev. j. Doll, Yanceyville, N. G.
Presbyteyy of Coacord-Rev. r. u. Johnston,
Providence, N. G.
Fayetteville j. p. Mcpherson, Shoe Heel.
N. Carolina.
Orange Rev. J. Doll, Yanceyville, N. G..
SYNOD OF South CAROLINA
Rev. VIM. Banks, Lakewood, S. G..
Rresbytery Of BctheL-Rev. VIM. Banks, Halle
wood, =. e.
CharLeston-Rev. G. s. Vedder, Charleston, S. e..
Hormony-Rev. w. A. Gregg, Bishopvlle, s. G..
s. Carotind-Rev. ID. Mcneil Turner, Able
vile, S. G.
SYNOD OF Texas
Rev. l.. Tenney, Carolina Texas.
Presbyteyy of Byazos-Rev. W. G.. Somervile
Houston, Texas.
Central Teras-Rev l.. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
Eastern Teras-
Western Texas Rev. N. Chevalier, Gonzales,
Texas.
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.
Rev. +. Mcfarland, Mint Spring, Va.
Presbytery Of A6ingdon ID. b. Ewing,
Dublin Depot, Va.
Presbytery Of Fast Hummer +. b. Price,
Richmond, Va.
Greenbrier- j. C. Barr, Lewisburg, West
Virginia.
Lexington s. Brown, Kerr's Creek, Va.
J. p. Smith, Big Lick. Va.
j. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Md.
Rev. j. w. Pugh, Warrenton,
Virginia.
M. l.. Lacy, Charlotte C. H., Va.
West HanoUer VIM. Dnwiddic, Green
wood Depot, Va.
Winchester j. R. Graham, Winchester, Va.
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If THOU ART vessel of gold, and thy
brother but of wood, be not high-mnded.
1t is God that maketh thee to differ.
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DRINKING WATER neither makes a
man sick, nor in debt, nor his wife a
widow.
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MISSIONS AND THEATRES. There are
now in active operation, in different parts
of the world, eighty-six different Protes-
tant missionary associations for the pro-
pagation of the Gospel in the unevange-
lied countries. These Associations are
supporting about 1900 missionaries; and
the united receipts of these and kindred
benevolent associations during the past
wear, exceed twelve millions of dollars.
All the American societies receive some
"a, $50, 600, or only about three quarters
of million more than the last years
receipts of the New York and Boston
theatresI
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were ever followed to the grave by SO
large procession, and the monument of
our departed friend will abide an the
hearts of many, for long years to come
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Central 4lresbptrrlm,
FoR rHE CKSraAl PREssYrERrAS"

FOR THE Central PRESBYTERIANS
Refuge ana Comfort in the Cross.
Lamb Of God, for sinners dying,
Hanging on tn aecursed tree,
Whittier shall wretch be flying,
Gracious Saviour, but to Thee?
Thou alone hast power and merit
All my guilt to take away;
May thy soul-renewing Spirit
Help me to believe this day.
On the shameful Cross suspended,
All my sins on thee were land;
Suffering till thy work was ended,
Thou my debt hast fully paid.
Here find my consolation,
To thy blood alone flee;
Grant me pardon and salvation,
While put my trust IN Thee,
j. II. NJ.
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MKTRoroLIrAs PRKsBrrgRrAs Cuu,cv
The laying Of the cornerstone for tbis A.,
edince, which was to have taken pisoe la,
week, but was prevented by the inelcmencv q,
p. m.
The Rev. Jno. Chester, pastor In charge, a,.
Sisted by the Rev. B. T. Blttenger, recently
called to the Seventh street church, Island,
hey; Lewis r. Fox, Of the NJ street church,
nna ney; Dr: Tustin performed tho ceremo nies
In behalf Of the church,
ns the weather was stormy they were COM
JGst adloining. They were commenced BY
singing Beautiful Zion"
Inc Kew. Mr.. Bettenger then read A portIon
OF scripture, after which Rev. Mr.. Ghester
read the history Of the Capitol Hi Presbv.
te n,,s church and Its union with the Metro.
polltan church, a. published In the RrruniY.
cAs, when the GRAND Lodge Of i. A A M
arrived, headed BY Heaid's Celebrated hand
and proceeded to lay the corner stone. Hon
b. b. French, O. M, oiilcistine. Thev fSv sn
returned to the church again, when tSe Rsv
Or: Tustin delivered short but very eIoousnt
and appropriate address. 'SNs"'
The services were closed by a prayer by Rev
Mr.. Fox, and the pronouncing OF q benz diction
Our readers doubtless remember that we
gave history Of this church In one Of our
Issues OF last week.
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ORPHANS CoURr-JGdge PureeH.-This court
was occupied as follows yesterday;


ORPHANS CoURr-JGdge PureeH.-This court
was occupied as follows yesterday
DECISIONS.
In the Sarah Edelin, will case, the Court de-
clded not to appoint an administrator until
the appeal in this case, which was awarded
by the supreme Court OF the District OF 90.
lumbia to the supreme Court Of the United
States.
In the case OF Lowenthal, which has been
for some time before the court, Judge Purcell
made an order accepting the executors return
rs correct, aud ordering the register to state
tion of the proceeds OF Lowcnthals estate
pro rata among all his creditors who have
proved their debts, and decreeing that Mrs
l.. has no claim upon the estate for funds
which she alleges was set apart for her sole
property In the lifetime of LowenthRl.
REQUEST TO CHURCH.
The last will OF Ann f. Kervand made In
this city on the 2lst Of March, 1868, was filed
She bcqueathes to the vestry Of st. Adams
parish, In this District. an acre of land near
the family cemetery OF "Woodleyn for church
purposes. The residue OF her estate she leaves
to her children.
The will Of W. A. Franklin, heretofore re.
ported, was fully proven.
The will OF Jane ). Burrows was filed and
partially proven. She leaves her estate, In
Guiding house on the north side Of ID street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets, to Isabella
l.. Turpin, her daughter.in-law.
The will Of Samuel u. Raybold was filed for
Mrs. Palmer, OF Philadelphia, and the resi-.
due Of his estate to his wife.
ACCOUNTS.
The final accounts of Marian E. q, King
Administrative OF Henry King, and Of NJ. Mau
rice, administrator OF 7. Maurice, were filed
nne approved.
The court Il en- adjourned until this morning
at IL O'Clock,
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NATIONAL THsArnx. = Mr.. Jefierson's ar.
tistie Improvisation Of "Trip Van Wrinkle"
delighted the intelligent and critical and i'm
mensely large house last night. Its repetition
will DO welcomed by his admirers.
MnrxHHorr HALL. - The inimitabie All.
Burnett, whose delineations OF the iudicrous
feature Of hfe cannot be cxeeiied, again do
lighted 4 fashionable audience last evening.
Gen. Grant was one Of his happy auditors
Monday evening, and enjoyed Airs fun and
faces with gusto. Burnett's "Caudle" com.
parss favorably with Burton's "Toodiss,n or
1ohn Owens "selon shinsie,v or Joe Jensr.
sons Grip Van winkis," and IL one Of the
greAteat successes in true Initiation we ever
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CRisrSAL CouRr-Judgs Cartier. This court
was engaged with the following cases yester-
David oreen and David ]. Noble, assault and
who are oesr, Of the M Ss;e sos ss
police, went to the house Of the prosecuting
witness to arrest his son, who was claimed as
deseIter, and the prosecution claim that they
used violence towards the old man. The de-
iendants, who were shown to have high char.
violence was used at the house OF Sherwood.
Mr.. Riddle for the defence, filed q plea OF "a
former acquittal,n and supported that plea BY
proof that the defendants had been tried be
fore the Commissloners Of Police, and after
.rial, seauitted. The District Attorney de-
The Court held that the Board OF Commits.
sioners Of Metropolitan Police was not such
q court that an acquittal before them could be
pleaded In bar ola trial before the regular
judicial tribunals; The trial 10 question was
under mere disciplinary regulation OF the pc.
lice, and affected the accused merely In their
character OF policemen, leaving this court to
deal with them as citizens. The demurrer
was, therefore, sustained. The defence then
plead "nG, after hearing evidence
they were to presume that the . Ulcers merely
discharged their duty, unless the opposite was
proved. The jury retired and shortly after re-
turned verdict Of not guilty.
Dougherty, stealing books from Alfred Hun
ter, 10 November Last Darlington Ferry.
vember, were proved to have been In his pos
session 10 the previous August, and he was
James Z. Ramsay, nuisance In maintaining
Poudrette mill, near Bennings Bridge; Car
rington-.Terry, Speake. The case was called
o'clock, the Court adjourned until Thursday
morning.