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Effects of Trying to Please Everybody.

A haggard, pale and wretched man
Once [ met, g-<
Which from that day to this I can
1850 Ne'er forget;
Clothed in garb of sundry dyes,
Cut in every shape and size
Low and plaintiye were his cries
Stunning everybody.
% s'Friend," said I, ':pray tell me
All thy woes
Surely [ would comfort thee
At life's close"
"Ah," said he. 1.-THE die is cast
All my cheerful hopes are past;
Now | must give up at last
Pleasing everybody"
'When I first began my labors,''
Said the man. .as
''Then to try and please my neighbors
| began
But I've led sorry race
Owning now no resting place,
Save the short six feet Of space
Due to everybody.
If you try to please mankind
As you 60,
Plenty of labor you will find
Here below
First a hit and then miss,
Sometimes No and sometimes Yes
\ little of that, little of this,
Pleasing everybody.
Should the world declare you wrong,
Never heed;
If your cause is true and strong,
Sow your seed.
On life's stage act we'll your part,
Serve your God with honest heart;
But give over from the start,
Pleasing everybody
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The Southern Express Company,

For the transportation OF merchandise valuable
packages, specie, bank notes, bonds &C., for all parts
of the South and Southwest in connection with
a. .- ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
have established their agency at 50 BROADWAi'
NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods TO be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuables delivered 10 Iarndcns
Kinsleys, American and United States Express Com
panies, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
ceiye prompt dispatch. .r 81
For particulars, rates of freight, &C.. &c. apply al
the office of the Southern Express Company, 10
broadway, at any other Office of the Company
January !, 1868 .. II. Il. PLANT, Prcst.
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New Foundry and
M ACH I N E SHOP.
TATEM, ROOKIE & CULPEPPER,

s. .. ..rlts PRACTICAL MECHANICS,
Have opened n Foundry, Machine and Blacksmith
Shop, at the old stand of J. NJ. .Howie, where they
will execute, in the very best style and finish, all
work in their line ..-r.-. -a
They are prepared to make all sorts of CASTINGS
for Steam Engines, Mills, Factories, Water wheels,
Cane mills, Farming Implements and, in fact every
thing pertaining to their business.
Particular attention will be paid to the REPAIR
ING of all kinds of machinery.
All work shall be done in the very best style with
the best material, and at living prices.
All kinds of work for GOLD MINES executed with
skill and dispatch.
Esz5H Remember, we are practical wOrkmen, ana
will warrant all our work. Give us call.
TATEM, ROOKIE g. CULPEPPER.
October ID. 1867.
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Southern Express Company.

The Southern Express Company has complete com
munication with all Northern and Western States
and is prepared to forward Freight, Money and val
liable Packages safely and promptly. Messcngers
leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh with
Adams Express Company, and at Richmond win
Adams and Harnden's Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company to all
points South and North having mail facilities
z>-- w. Z. HILL Agent
Charlotte Ian l. 1868
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HONESTY AT THE IIYMENIAL ALTAR.-At
a marriage of a sable daughter of Africa, a few
days since, not many miles from our sanctun,
when the question asked her-forsaking all
others, will you cleave unto him as long as We
both shall live? after few moments hesitation,
replied: Yes, sir, Will, all excepting -Nars
ift.'
Being but the one exception, the bridegroom
made no objection, and the ceremony proceeded.
-Dan2Wr Times,
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GSS@ Finest brands of country made Flour, Buck
wheat Flour, fine grades of Molasses and Syrups,
pure Cider and Wine Vinegar, fresh lot of Macserel
direct from Boston in half and quarter barrels Oak
Tanned Sole Leather, Upper Leather, Corn and Corn
Meal, Peas, Linebarger's Yarn and Sheeting, con-
stantly on hand and for sale by
March ,, 1868. w W. GREER & co
Next door to Brem, Brown s. Cos dry goods store
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TAILORING.
John Vogel, Practical Tailor,

Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
facture gentlemens clothing in the latest style and
short notice. Ills best exertions will be given to
render satisfaction TO those who patronze him. Shop
opposite old Charlotte Hotel, next door TO Brem's
Hardware Store. 500 49, &.-
January l, 1868. -, e.. s~s r- s.---.r.
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Lost Certificate.

A certificate for Fourteen Shares of Stock in the
Char. & S. G. Railroad, No. 1906. in the name of
Rev. W. Smiley Pharr, has been lost. Notice is
hereby given that application will be made for another
certificate in the place of the lost.
S. c. PHARR, Executors
March 8, 1868. 3m
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Encourage Home Enterprise
NORTH STA TIE WASHING MACHINE
g. THE BEST IN Use

Is being Manufactured extensively. by the
MECKLENBURG MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION
of this City, at their Steam Works la.e Rudisilrsl
Call and examine them and the certificates.
Orders promptly filed and satisfaction guaranteed
or the money refunded. $3.50
p. S.-DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS manufae-
tured heretofore. at the above works -
Charlotte " c, Feb. "a. 1868 -sF-s s-'=.> 3
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NEW GROCERIES.
Hammond & Mclaughlin

Have received Stock of Groceries of every
description, among which the following:
5000 Pounds Bacon,
900 Lard,
1000 Gallons Molasses
1000 Sacks Salt,
$50 Sacks best Family Flour;
500 Bushels Corn.
10 Barrels best Mess Pork
30 Sacks Coffee,
40 Barrels Sugar,
300 Bunches Yarn,
900 Pounds best Soda.
% Boxes Layer Raisns,
80 Kegs Nails,
s Half Barrels White Fish,
A large lot No ! Mackerel.
Cheese hest Carolina Rice large lot of Green Tea,
large lot of Candles and Candy, Chewing and Smol-
ing Tobacco, Buckets, Pals, Churns and Tubs.
HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
April 81, 1868.
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Glass and Putty.

We have received very large lot of Glass from
by 10 to SO by "A inches. Those in want VIII do
bought low and we intend to sell them cheap ~
MAY 4, 1863 ~@-'-.. ~ ~ JAS. n. BUTT.
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Beef Cattle and Mich Cows
WANTED.

| want to buy good Mich Cows-Cows either with
young Calves Sprngers: also, good fat Beef
Cattle, for which will pay fair cash price, for
expect be in Of this kind of Stock least for
some months.
also want to buy Dry and Green Hides.
W. \. COOK
April -, 1868. Town Butcher.
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EDGEcoMBE COUNTY, N. c., May 2, 1867.
DIR. j. j. LAwRENCE:-Dear Sir-Please send me
Immediately, per Express, to Tarboro', two dozen
bottles of your Rosadalis. have carefully ex-
amned its Formula, and have used it in my practice
in number of cases | am well pleased with it,
think if, beyond doubt, the best Alternative | ever
used. have tried it in several cases of Scrofula
and Scrofulous Affections, &C., with much satisfac-
ton to myself and patients. l have, therefore, no
hesitation in recommending it to Physicians and
others, the most reliable Alternative now known.
Respectfully yours, &C., A. b. MOBILES, NJ D.
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Millinery and Dress--Mak
w. w. GRIER & CO..

Have on hand, and constantly receiving, a
full line of choice Family Groceries, consisting in
part of fine Rio and Laguayra Coffees, different
grades of Sugars, crop Carolina Rice Spices
Crackers, Candies, Candles, Tea, &C.
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Yarn, Sole and Upper Leather,

And large quantities of Bacon, bought at low prices
and to sell accordingly. JAS. n. BUTT,
May i, 1868. Charlotte n. C.
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splendid lot of Western and Country made Bacol
and extra fine Leaf Lard, for sale by
w. W. GRIER & co.
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INSURE YOUR PROPERTY
Prompt and Reliable Companie

The Enterprise Insurance Company of Cincinnati,
Ohio, with capital of million dollars made last
year $4,000, after paying 100000 losses
during the year 1t has assets amounting to
S1,25o,o00, and security by State law s., 100000
This security consists in the Stockholders being liable
for double the amount of their stock.
This Company is always prompt in the adjustment
of losses, and the rates as low those of any
good Company. Cali on the undersigned at City
Bank of Charlotte.
March %, 1863. ~ A. G. BRENZER-
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NOTICE.

The undersigned has now opened new Cash Store
at the we'll known stand of the Red House. opposite
the Presbyterian Church, where he hopes to be able
to all his old friends and customers. Expect
ing to keep constantly on hand sss ssr.a -
Family Supplies
OF the best quality for SALE and earnestly solicits
from the good citizens of Charlotte liberal share Of
their patronage r..s .arz a I. s. AUSTIN,
Jan 20, 1868. Trade Street, Charlotte, n. c
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NOTICE.
GREAT INLAND AIR LINE FREIGHT ROUTI
Iiu Roleigh 4, Ga.ioa RaRroad.

va Raleigh d Cation Rai2road,
is the shortest line for Shippers, and you are re-
quired so TO direct your Freight, or they will be
taken by another route. -
To insure your freight being carried over this
Great Inland Air Line safely, direct your consgnors
10 mark or order your freight via Raleigh & CASTOR
Railroad and TO ship as follows JESS =. 1855. sss . g.
FROM observation-disclosures and Minors Line end
of Central Wharf, Sampson, Agent.
FRoM New YoRK-0ld Dominion Steam shin Co
shipping Point Pier 81, North River. Foot Beach St
Office 49, Greenwich ST., Cor. Dey, \. L. McCrealv
President.
FROM PHILADELPuIA-(Nia Annamessic( Phila
Wilmin gton and Baltimore Depot, Clydes Line of
steamers, ID \. Delaware Avenue, ". p. Clyde Agent
FROM Observation-Disclosures Steam Packet Co,
Bay Line Steamers, foot Union Dock, L. b. Parks
Agent, or Powhatan Steam Boat Co., 90 Light Street
Wharf. c. b. ALLEN
wT - Gen. Freight Agent Raleigh n c.
s. T. :. MORTON. Soliciting Agent. 81
April -, 1868 # =.
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VARIETY STORE.
Dry Goods and Groceries.

JAMES III. HENDERSON,
(0ne door belo'c B. Hoopmamn's, Trade Streefl
Takes pleasure in informing the citizens of Charlotte
and surrounding country that he is now CARRYING Oh
the bry6oods and Grocery business in his own name
and asks share of public patronage l-s
lie has on hand
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes Hats and Cans
And indeed everything that be found in first
class Dry Goods Store.
He is thankful for the very liberal patronage which
mas been bestowed upon him i'll former days and
hopes by fair and honest dealing and strict attention
to business, to merit a continuance Of the same
Groc eries.
In the Grocery line he has good supply of every
thing needed for family use such a. Flour. Meal
Bacon, Lard Coffee. Sugar, Molasses, &C.. &c.
Give me n call as am determined to sell as cheap
as any house in the City.
To Farmers.
am now prepared 10 pay the highest cash nrea
or exchange Goods, for Country Produce
JAS. II, HENDERSON.
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To Farmers.
Notice,

The Notes and Accounts of A. Aschkinass { Co
having been transferred to for collection all those
indebted will please come forward aud settle imme
datelv.
March 80, 1868. JAS. H. HENDERSON
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Axes and Hoes.

The celebrated ''Red Bird Elephant Axe, and
Bradley's Cast Steel Planters Hoe for sale by
W. W. GRIER & co.
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Yankee Notions.
FREIGHT NOTICE.

From Portsmouth to CRo,Ejttp, ria Goh2sdoyo'
Ton WI d Weldon r. r.
An arrangement has just been perfected by which
freight be transported from Portsmouth to
Charlotte in
Forty Hours,
At as low rates as on any other Road.
j. A. SADLER.
Apr'l Is, 1868 General Agent.
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Childrens Carriages.

iust received new lot of Chidrens Carriages fo
sale low. next door TO the Court House
JAMES HARTY CO.
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Crockery and Glassware.

Just received assortment of White Granite
and c Ware; also Glassware in every variety. next
door to the Court House.
April s. 1868. JAMES IIARTY & co.
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Irish Potatoes,
Bacon and Lard,

Fine Nova Scotia Irish Potatoes, the ssPrince .
bert, for sale by W. w. GRIER & CO.
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No Delay at Weldon or Raleigh.
TO SHIPPERS.
North Carolina all State Railway Lines

TIE OLD RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD.
Th" Sbortest Q"ichcst Safest ond best LINE.
North and South, to he left ont in tie co}d,
un5c>s HhipcrS specially say RIA Il. d e.
Ruiir0ad.
We ihauguratcd and arc the Great Through Inland
Air Line Route to all the Northern markets and have
successfully worked the Line 10 the entire satisfaction
of Shippers, North and South, for the last ten wears
; the ten thousand Shippers in North and South
Carolina will testify. We paid the State near Seven
Hundred Thousand Dollars for her interest in this
ROad-thereby saving the people from Taxation for
all time TO come $4,000 per year: and we unhesi-
tatingly declare that and will give more dis
patch TO all points, North and South. than any Their
Line. 81
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Pictures! Pictures /!

The undersigned Photographic Artist, of Baltimore,
Md, calls the attention of his friends, and the public
in general, to his newly opened PHOTOGRAPH and
AMBROTYPE GALLERY, where he is now pre-
pared take A No. Pictures of each and of every
style and finish. Satisfaction guaranteed in every
Picture Copies taken from the smallest into the
largest portrait Also pictures neatly fitted in Rings,
Breastpins and Lockets All l ask is, '.give me a
trial.
N. B.-Parties desiring to learn the trade and art
Of taking Pictures can do so by applying to
~ E. $50. HENRY BAUMGARTEN, -
Charlotte n. c..
Photograph Gallery over James Harty's Store,
Feb "a, 1868 Next door to Courthouse.
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J. d. PALMER

j. u. PALMER
Family Grocer & Wine Merchan.
And dealer in all kinds ofimported Wines and g.:
Old Rye, Monongahela, Bourbon and Cabinet Ha'nS
Distilled Whisky Domestic Corn and Rye Whsle
Peach and Apple Brandy SAey;
JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY.
3 Barrels Sacrament Wine,
81 e." Superior Kentucky Cider,
! 90 Old Nash county Brandy
s.lfa 8 Casks India Ale,
a1s 2 Barrels London Porter,
10 Crates of Bottles, Flasks, Demijohns and In
Wood Kegs from to 10 gallons. s'
also invite the particular attention of Drugr;.
to my stock of Port, Sherry and MADEIRA NJ, ~"
Brandy and Whiskey, bottled especially for MAN.
cinal purposes. All orders, Wholesale or Re,.n
solicited and punctually attended to. ConstantIy
hand all kinds of Domestic Spirits on consignme1
speciality made to Old n. C. Corn WhisEey,
January 81, 1868 a.F7
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Fresh Drugs,
A general assortment, always on hand, at
August 20, 1867. SCARRS DRUG STORE
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Rosodots wiU Cure Tie worst Cases Of Scrofulr.
Read the Statement Beloac, and Despuir Not.

Rosadohs wW Cure Tie wort Cases Of Scrofuln
Read the Statement Belop, and Despu1r Not.
WILSON COUNTY, Sept 10, 1867.
DR.. j. ]. Lawrence: Dear Sir:-My youngest
daughter, aged five years. has been dreadfuy Attic
ted with Scrofula nearly all her life. tried a great
many Physicians, but without relieving her much;
in fact most of them said there hope of cure.
During the last Spring she worse than ever, her
body and limbs being covered with and bloches
with face and eyes badly liberated and sw olen
Whilst in this condition, was advised by DIR. L. A.
Stith to try your RosADALIs. / at once procured
three bottles and commenced giving it to her.. The
effect was magical In less than month tony great
establishment, she was entirely we'll
am, sir yours, with respect and gratitude,
.-..-.. e.. --- w. W. BURNETT
l have been cured of Chronic inflammation of the
and Partial Deafness, of ten years standing, by
RosADALIs - ~ s~ss- GEO. ". BLOUNT,
zse Attorney at Law, Wilson, n. C.
Rosadalis aral Cure the uery arorst cases of
Ii Rhennati1a e.
hereby certify that cured of long standing
Chronic rheumatism by taking four bottles of Dr.
Lawrence's ROsadalis. ---s JAMES WILLS.
Wilson, n C., May 6, 1867. s~
kind of humor and bad faint and restores the entire
to healthy condition. IL Perfectly Harm
less producing the slightest injury. 1t is not
Secret Quaek Remedy. The articles of which it is
made published around each bottle and il is used
and endorsed by the Leading Physicians everywhere
it is known. .~-5 - zass.r@ g-r.z-se- |
Prepared only by J. Lawrence, NJ D., Chemist, |
% Hanover Street, Baltimore, Md. . .-.. |
For sale by all principal Druggists in the United
States Price, 81 80 per Bottle. @'~ 80 - -
On account of unparelled demand for Rosadalis, |
have moved my Laboratory to baltimore. sre7ai
bD For sale in Charlotte by r. SCARF, and /
j. ii. McADEN, Druggists 4
February 3, 1868 GIN (Smpd)
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BsE@ The following, among many hundreds of
best citizens, testify to its wonderful efficacy:
HOME CERTIFICATES FROM PHYSICIANS
We hereby certify that the ROSADAL1S is pre-
pared by Physician who is an experienced Pharma-
ceutist and Chemist, and that his remedy is eff
cient and valuable in Scrofula, &C., it having
performed some remarkable cures in this vicinity
A. ID. MOORE, NJ D., w. A DUGGAM, NJ. D.
l.. A STITH, M. D., Z. BARNES, M. d.
j. II. WINSTEAD NJ. D., r. W. KING, NJ. D.
WILSON, N. c., Oct. 81, 1867. ... r.. .. -..
hereby certify that am personally acquainted
with the above named Physicians, and they are all
gentlemen of responsibility and standing in this
munity. --.s T.. G. DAVIS,
November !, 1867. Mayor of Wilson, N. C.
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FARMERS AND MECHANICS
ASSOCIATIO STORE,
Corner Of College and Trade Streets Charlotte, " c.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in E.ssss
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, (
n -.E :. @1- GROCKERY, &c. &c, -..s.
AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
rs. .-L.. n -.sts .s ges.--- s. 1s. 1#@~@ &.
Orders for Flour, Bacon, Corn Peas and Country
Produce generally, filled with care and despatch
Consignments Of Cotton, Corn &c., receive special
attention. r. ---.5f-st s.' b. G. GRAHAM,
April 20, 1868 3m President and Supt
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DRUGS! DRUGS!!
Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs,

Glass, Varnshes, Kerosene Oil, the best Lamps,
Chimneys, Lanterns $50 very important at night.
Cologne Extracts, and fine Toilet Soaps also, Chemi-
GALS Medicine Chests and Instruments, Trusses and
Supporters, every variety of Medicine, consisting in
Cream of Tartar, Soda, Magnesia, Laudanum, Pare
goric, Peppermint, Essence Lemon and Cinnamon,
Godfrey's Cordial, Baemans Drops Harlem Oil,
British OIL Indigo, Madden, Copperas, Cudbar, sc.
Charlotte, n. C. DIR. JAS. n. BUTT.
Dry Goods.
Great variety of Hats, Dry Goods. Boots, Shoes,
&c. &c, to be sold cheap. These Goods must be
sold to make room for more important business.
DIR. JAS. n. BUTT.
Charlotte, \. c., March 80, 1868.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-17
UNCONDITIONAL AMNESTY

The National Intelligencer advo-
Gates the unconditional pardon Of
Mr.. Davis, Gen. Lee, and all the
rest of the Confederates who were
excepted in the last proclamation Of
the President. 1t says IF the
President shall leave this matter in
its present unsettled condition, we
have a strong suspicion that Gen
Grant will, by a prompt act of am
nesty, dispose of each and all of the
remaining cases. Such a prOclama-
ton might be heldby some TO JUS
tify what Mr.. Johnson has already
done, but there are far more who
would say that what the
one had lacked the decision TO
deal with, had been acted upon by
the other with vigor and statesman
like decision" 1t must be confessed
that the President has not como up
to the public expectation in regard
to this matter. If he has had any
doubt as TO what he should do in
the premises, that doubt ought to
be dispelled by the action of Chief
Justice Chase at the late term of
the United States Circuit Court at
Richmond in favoring the quaShing
of the Indictment against Mr..
DnNis
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THE AOQUITTAL OF COLE.

A number of the New York and
other journals are discussing the
verdict of the jury which acquitted
Gen. Cole of the murder of Hiscock
for the alleged seduction of the
wife of the former. 1t will be re
membered that the opinion Of the
jury was, that Cole was entirely
sane the moment before and the
moment after the murder was com
mitted, but that they were in doubt
as TO his sanity at the instant OF
firing the fatal shot Upon stating
this conclusion TO the Judge, he
decided that they should give Cole
the benefit of the doubt, and they
accordingly brought in a verdict of
not guilty, and Cole was according
ly discharged The New York
journals regard this as the most
singular verdict on record, and
some of them enter into long dis
QUESTIONS to show that Coles insan-
ity could not be Of SO feeting Il
character as TO be on him only at the
instant of pulling the trigger which
sent the fatal ball crashing through
the brain Of the man who had
defled his marriage bed. This is,
as the New York journals contend
a very singular case Of insanity.
Rnt tina jimmy deoirUd to UUquit Colo
on the ground that he had served
Hisoock exactly right, and the
fiimsy subterfuge which they set
up as a justification for the verdict
of acquittal shows their intention.
Such thing as the conviction Of "a
husband or brother who Stays the
seducer of a wife or sister, is said
never to have occurred in this
country, nor in England for two
hundred years. There is hardly a
sane man in the country who eX-
pected Gen. Cole to be convicted of
murder; even the journals that are
criticising most severely the ground
upon which the jury based their
verdict of not guilty, expected no
other verdict. They may have an
ticipated a verdict of acquittal on
the ground that Cole had been in
sane for some time previous to
the killing. The attempt was made
on the trial to establish this theory,
butt was completely upset The
prosecution swept away every plea
which the defense set up in justitica
lion of the murder Of HiscOck, until
the jury were left no other pretext
for their verdict than the one they
set up. 1t was a toregone con
clusion that Coleshold be acquitted,
and the jury were driven to 4 des-
perate strait TO acquit him This
fact shows the ability and ingenuity
with which the prosecution was