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ST. ALl-Ss l4EzEr.-In the ST. i'a....
kct on Tuesday, transactions in t1-e
quite liyelyat o. slight advance in PRISE
ruling quotations we've a3 to 3j CENTS.
sale Of a few choice fancy lots ,ll-..
outside prices. The shipment a.. D..
There was also a shipment .s a-..
salI ~ ] IS and / o cents
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personal.

drs. Geo P. Marsh arrived from I.arg =,
week, and was met at New York by Sens. Pc.
Mrs. Eimunds. We understand tba, ".
Marsh intends to spend the summer E, d.
country, visiting Burlington later in -ls
and that NIr. Marsh viii probably join hertz.
short visit home in the fall.
JOHN G. SAKE, in a letter from S4rl,,,
Colonel Greene, of the Boston Post, says q. r
will not marvel, my dear Colonel, At my r.-
e=ts in all that concerns Saratoga. when D
mind you that have been an tqJaueflr IT,.
seasons, and last yeir found iu its tonic ul--
speedy cure for six months old dysrsr.a
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ASssuAL REUNION % VI. voLUNrEERs.-Ihe
annual meeting of the ID VT. Volunteers, will be
held at Burlington, Vt, June 22i inst. A gen.
eral Attendance is respectfully requested, as
business Of importance is expected to be pre-
scented 70 the meeting.
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4 foreign agricultural writer argues ths-
thrushes and black birds. contribute very ms
t1Tiaily To the prosperity Of hay crops. They
feed on the grass wireworms, siugs, snails. au d
loatheriacbets; the last named being the he
structive grub Of the " daddy long legs Oh g
most remorseless destroyer of grass in the world.
The writer, however, adds % As to the earth
worms, if you drive them ont Of your lawn, You
must expect the grass TO die. They are the cul-
tiyators Of it For any other crop We dig and
manure constantly. For grass, We, as a rule,
DO neither. But we cut down a crop every now
and then, and carry it away. Now, the worms
dig and manure; that is to say, they
bore holes ami throw up oommiuutei soil in lit
tie heaps, and in time VIII reverse the order Of
al the particles Of the top crust
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-06-18

A huge bonfire viii be kindlei Oh he
point Of cancels Hump On the evening Of
Sd. 4 party Of g5rkmen are engaged ia
p-e-iag the rllI on the west side Of I'll.
tain, which was commenced lis, yel-
IS ezpe1tel it VIII be ready for travel q. ,-.
July ftl.
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marriage Of first cousins and Of girls under SIX
teen years of age. It also provides that the
marriage of any young lady under twenty-ohe
years of age, without the consent fiber parents
shall not be valid. Under tine old law girls over
fourteen yeags of age were allowed to marry
with consent of their parents, and those over
eighteen to marry without consent The new
provision is bitter pill to connubialiy inclined
boys and girls il whose cases parental consent Is
withheld.
The accounts of the National Treasury for the
wear ending the 30th of this month are 50 far
completed that it i t,lerably certain the years
income and expenses will be about As follows
Receipts, sSyy'O5''oo o0
Expenditures, o-'''V'''o
snrr,us s35,001,OOO
How DO these figures compare with the
estimates for the same period made during the
Presidential campaign last autumn? The Re
pubHcans, through Mr. Washburne, Chairman
Of the Committee On Appropriations Of the
House Of Representative, estimated;
The Receipts at 7oo,' w., 'S ,,S
Expenditures, "'t'o''''o0
s,,,.-,lrs SCI, 100000
On the other hand, the Democrats, relying
up5n the statistician Delmar, CLAIMED that we
should come cut thus
S251 500 OOO
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COlchester-N. v heyholus, y d Ni"u0' 80
Robinson.
Ilinesburg-Louis Sasetuary.
HuntinctSn-L. c. Synder, and Geo. ".
Brewster.
Nilton-O. W. Bullock, 5. A. Jackson.
Richmond-E D. Mason, 4. c. Noble.
Shelburn--J L. Barstow.
So urlington-Edward Van Sicklen.
Underhill-A. o. Humphrey, Z. Atehison-
Williston-A C. Welch and c. W. Browneu.
ESSEN COUNTY
Brirhton-W. G. Cummings.
Lunenburgh-C. ". King.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Bakersfell-M. L. Tyler.
Berkshire-H Z. Royce.
Enosburg-Samuel H. Stevens. A. Neal
lister.
Fairfax. II. Farnsworth, L. 4. Dunn.
Georgia-O. 5 Bliss.
Sheldon-R. j. SAKE. d. D. Weed
ST AIbaus-R c. Benton, d. r. Potter, IT,
II. Farusworth, Albert Clarke, Thomas Fliley.
swanton-V. S Ferris, A. B. Jewett
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
Isle La Mott-Wilbur F. Hill.
LAN0MLE COUNTY.
Clmbriige-C. 5 Kiusley.
Elmore-Luman NJ Grout.
Hydepark-E B. Sawyer. G. 5. Page.
Johnsou-C e. Chadwick, c. Cristy.
Norristowu-Oglo Cady, u. II. Powers
-towe-Nauauiel Robinson, 4. G.. Shyton,
A. Z. Camp.
Wolcott-O. Abel, Geo. p. Foster.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Bradfrl-D HurIburt. &c stearns.
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the l"'e--le arose soon ai-ef tllE-r GO. <. ne
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on which he had laid it when his life work was
done you proceeded to the discharge OF the
functions which devolved upon you, and how
well they were performed is unnecessary for me
TO rehearse in this presence for they are I'M
printed upon the memory of your associates, and
recorded upon the pages Of the TRANSACTIONS Oh
this Grand Lodge, to be the herald OF your lame
and for the guidance Of those who snail come
after you.
The conservative spirit manifested, the Impartial
decisions rendered oftInes under the most difficult
and trying circumstances, and the kindly court
esy exhibited towards all your brethren, can
assure YOU will long linger in the memory Of
those whose privilege it was to be associated
with YOU during that period Although at times
the strict Interpretation Of law, seemed severe,
vet time has shown the wisdom Of your judg-
ment. and has served to lead this Grand Body
IN avoid many a breaker that would have prov
ell highly detrimental to the interests Of Mason
rv in this jurisdiction, and which have met the
most-cordial approval Of all our sister jurisdic-
tons.
1 Next to the consciousness of having faith
fully and honestly performed the duties assigned
us, the approval Of those in whose behalf, and
for whose benefit they were discharged, is among
the highest rewards that can be bestowed upon
faithful public servant.
Ia token of the approval, and in recognition
OK vgrl t.u-ui-hel services in behalf Of the
Grand Lodge of Vermont, present TO you this
Past Grand Masters Jewel AS you wear It,
remember that it came from grateful hearts as a
testimonial of fidelity to duly. Allow me also
: 10 express to YOU in conclusion, the high per-
sonal regard and kind wishes Of every mason IN
this jurisdiction, over which you so long and so
ably presided.
Past Grand Master Engleshy, in accepting the
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7,-t-.,-, - g .t ,..,t -l l..
i-'' ''''7' 0'N i'' -'''-e'" l-i '-''-'' '-'''''
ty Chief Justice Chase, Is in the following let
Ter. written in response TO an invitation to At
tod .1., 1,.--...,.. ~ ., .--,,..s g .t. r--;.-,
S-,.c,-,-. oo, c,.-,.
dead at Charleston on the 5oth OF last month
Cu.prrs-9, : & Nav 90 1870
OAR SIN Your note inviting me to attend
,he ceremony OF decorating at Magnolia Gene
go ~, - NJ i- -, - '.- ~--' III. ,a,
qnlv reached me this morning. am verv sorry
thar cannot be with you on this most interest
.-5 '1ls-yl' .''. i, : no" 100 ''''' To liAe '11
T6e nation lSrn-r too tsnier1v cherish the
memory Of her dead heroes. or too watchfully
guard the we--1eiug Of those who survive And
LILY VIZ - --. mus --- . iit ''-. -, ~ g w.
MINT ai.5 70 i5in in e-ramemoratin- the bero-
Ism Of on eoutrgmsa rs0 ttH on t5a ott,r SHE;
and that those who now specially mourn Their
49, ensuing !, 'S u, ~ - i-,- AMI
our country. one and iniivisible, viii ioin with
Us In like commemoratiou Of the fallen brave Of
the army Of the Union
- C - oi ,'1 -'' ~ i rc Nv" W., -' ,, ,
we All borrow from their sacred graves oblivion
Of past differences, and hencetorth unite In noble
ana generous en4ei'ar .. ASSURE ,4s 4'n,5 .i
and Of M her citi2.nss
Very respectfully yours,
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Il.
upon the statistlcian De-Ihar' c!allou that We
should come out thus
n S391 620OOO
! A-4 q5q 600
r,-e...-. el52 32g 600
Inc actua4 result ui7 IoS's VI -'''
Cor. Of the Free Press and Times.
a.. ,,-...,.;,,,-,,,, v,,,.-
WAsHINGroS. d. c., June 8, 1869.
,rr.,,,r, p.,frt-s
nm ..........,...;.,..
Inc great u-I--llI'y lu Il'lc-il ie11''9'' "-'''7
lirgii ia is IN the " ONCE fever 'l-. no" rage
mere
The success Of such Northern men as ar
Ler- Fool, heloE-, lice, Aup0tt' bullock "l4 "
host OF others who have become senators uo'-
ernors and Members OF congress 10y going
south, ami spending few thousand dollars lo'
intue nee and votes, has created a regular oli,e
fever, ana il now RACES III Virginia with doa9.e
violence. know Of very few in tlat o'a'e VINO
come from the North out expect 10 60 20 Oo"-
gress, the Senate, or at least be ul5es- inc re-
suit Of TINS scramble l. 10 thorouahy elHo..'1i
the best class Of old Virginia i4inles' anu ~
mo s9od purpose VILE .iie n t1,''--- -
a. - a. w.. p, C1r,,r,ss
50. IL H.. ,s 49,. mn al ,rst an
oihce, II would be mucn better 20 nave 'I' '-'-7'
men chosen and make Their e.ec''yN IN "vAo' 10
their adopted state II is ho'oll.' US 'li' many
OF the senators ami Members Oh Nousie's rom
reconstructed states are men VINO cou,i io' nave
been elected even as aldermen %, 'l.i.I ni,''1
s., 80 m ave Join, n rorios
ri ~, ~. ,-.a-;,ir., he i,ll,,strv and nuttir,
,,, l;f, 49,, - ,ie,,rtr,ept of labor lint f
- D. .l,,;s-i ~ ~ who Tins far have
- ,t,-,,.1,-,s ;,,+,, ,7i,es of trust are E
.1 =. - .,o,, If ,,,.,, -, f,rior talent.
m - -. .,,..o,,-;.,,. II d.. t-,e hr+ tt.
- . as.., s.,.lir,, .,rr.s+ Ina ---or 90 b.
- t,r,, ~ rs,orstr7,,tion nor Z. very GOOD
-. -- e. ID, I3,-,,,l-Ii, ,,,rty
u -..-.- fi,,,,.,rol CrasyroU -bos ra-irsf,-al
p,-s~ A1,ua-.u "a soldier from Vermont. who
,. dismissed la time ago for SO Johrs5nisl1. 90
T5.. ,i,a,.,s Dr. .i.. down on investigation.
Gres+ 54.r+. arc being made 10 have 4 ASSISTANT
s-.,.- - -.- ,--..s7,,.,- T7-.-a- -r--.y4I
Uc is n democrat. but was never I'LL offensive
.,. al h.. T. ..s3-l,,rr-..,.s IF -,, ers.+ mon
10 = -,-,-r.-l,.+ &c n. b.. trI li.
,,,oso7,+ ,,,.iti1r f,r many vcs~- always with
t.-clJ;+ J., bi,,ssrf and 7'.r5ft 10 che G...-.-
-,
60. f-.+,-.u Gov Fish ,.,l ps..---...-
49,. ..Il1 ,,;..io,s ever Is, .isv
sr. u, f,ii s..o-j ,ritb H.. ReruIli,.u I,l-t, I
III -, Cut
r,. - 10 about 81. b.-.ef,,,- up I'm
,;.i. -, .,t.-,- a.. from rI,a
t -,;.. ...ers n. has in.rirIei a .rt
= ia. -. 49,, r,lI,ja.,rir,t characters
~ - 80. o,,,,ro,.b In, ,v.er- bv
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l...., D., ,--s,+ 4e.I Fl, ssy sf.,+
W.. NJ, W s77'.,s.,.j r. her M. orber
I, a., y. Mi mi, ..s+ nm sgretlfrr In
.,' -. - f;ps III, his norsriery ,-.I
i' - - Tb;1t Of tbe el,torisl. tf,t
LII s,i,r ~, a,.-.--rr,e,-ert that e. Mr. DR.
W. b,. i,,,-c-tlI n Bi,5.e- Cordial o. up an
81. r-raI-ri-f't. Pm =
c. a. .9rta1e7ns, For. Lsfr.t Mrs.
NJ. Wall Jlnnel them. She would never
ta-a Iean 3. known 70 fame In spite 4 her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-06-18

NEw MARRIAGE LAW IN 0HIo.-The Ohio Leg
stature has lately passed law prohibiting the
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-RuHlaf Herald

The following, from an ezehange, tells the
story Of nice little family row in Cavlalisa.
A terrible riot or family squau occurred at
Cavendish, last Friday evening. For some time
past The family OF Samuel W Bent has been I'm
very disturbed condition. Mrs. Minerva Bent.
the mother, in the first place succeeded in get
ting deed Of all the real estate and then, think
ing she had no further need Of her husband, pc
titonei for divorce. This under our divorce
system was easily accomplished, although most
of the winter was occupied in taking testimony
and preparing for the divorce.
After the divorce was granted nothing re-lliu-
ell to be done except TO drive the husband anil
father from his home. AMI obtain possession Of
the homestead which Mr. Bent bought anil uail
for with his own money, and had decided 10 his
wife TO keep peace in the family. Mr. Bent Oh
iectei to leaving and brought petition in chan
Gerry for the recovery Of his property. While
this was pending he occupied the lower story Of
the dwelling house and store, and Mrs. Bent the
upper story. The house is the oil stone store in
Cayeudish, formerly occupied by Horatio Pierce.
Last Erid1y Mrs. Bent determined to have
possession Of the premises. and In Mr.. Beut's al
sence took possession Of the lower part Of the
building and proceeded to fortify the same
Boards We're placed at the windows, the door
was barricadel, and an things prepared for
vigorous defence in case Of an attack.
About seven O'Clock Mr.. Bent returned and
commenced the attack in good earnest. lie first
effected an entrance through a window, but was
kept at bay by large stones being thrown nc him.
He next barred open the door, and by blow Of
the axe burst in the boards, shutters, etc, and
went in himself
The room was at that time occupied 10y Mrs.
Bent, Mrs Cornciia Bent wife Of Walker VI.
Bent, and George Bent
Geo Bent threw or struck his father with
stone. weighing two pounds FIVE ounces, AMI cut
a cash in his hell and partially stunned him.
Mrs Cornelia Bent snapped or fired a revolver
at him, Mr. Walker NJ. Bent. another son oflIr.
Benz rushed in and poured pail Of hot water
on his father. At this stage Mr.. Wallace. father
Of Mr.. Cornelia Bent, with many others arrived
and Mr. Wallace prevented his daughter from
making further use Of the revolver. Soon after
Mr.. Leander Bodeaux, Frenchman. somewbat
intoxicated arrived, and supposing it free
fight, knocked down Mr.. Wallace and son AMI
Mrs. Wallace twice.
M0nday morning Mrs Minerva Bent NJ
Walker NJ Bent, Nlr. Geo. Bent. Mrs CorreI;s
Bent. and LeaDder Bodeaux were arrested AMI
brought before 5. Adams for trial. Mr. Bo5oaur
was fined 50 and costs, Mrs Minerva Rent and
her two sons were bound over in the sum az ive
hundred dollars each to appear at the County
Court for trial, Mrs. Cornelia Bent hound -
In the sum OF three hundred dollars for her an
pearanee al the County Court. The nrosecnt;or
was conducted BY j. f. Deane and Sewall FuI-
lam The defeuce by Col. 7. o. Seayer and VIM
Rounds "'i'' " H.
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Resolred. That we have confidence that the
/ Administration will wisely and firmly protect the
interests and dignity of the nation in respect to
our Just claims against Great Britain, and that
in our Judgment we can afford to wait until
Her Maiesty's Government finds it for her inter
| est to make settlement.
ResoIred, That we wholly approve the priu-
ciples and policy Of the administration Of Presi-
I dent Grant. and we particularly commend that
point Of his inau-urli address wherein he de-
clares, =. 7 would protect the law-abiding citi-
zen. whether If native or foreign berth, where
soeyer his rights are ieopardized, or the flag Of
our country q AIS, and would protect the rights
of all nations, demanding equal respect for our
own
RssoIrsl. That we cordially commend the
S,ate ticket this day nominated, and pledge to is
support such a majority as shall show that YER
mont takes no step backwards in her Bepub.i-
can course.
On motion, the Convention then adjourned
sine die.
Upon the courteous invitation Of Gov Pase
extended to the Convention large proportion
of the delegates, after the adjournment, proceeiad
by special train to the marble qulrries nj West
Rutland, where an hour was spent in examining
the quarries and mills, with great interest and
qualification 70 an.
The new State Committee met after the all
journmeut Of tn, Convention, and or--uizel 5y
the choice Of G. C.. BESmIcr as Chairman, AMI
Kitueige Haskiu-, Esq, as Secretary AMI lr-l-
surer Of the Committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-06-18

LrNEFH AT CUcAG7.-ACl Chicago '-
in a circular lated June 1, state thar ..- -
the total receipts Of lumber for April T. -
ty-one millions over, AMI for the month 4 f.
one hundred and iity eight millions In ss.
the previous year. This year the receipts
the lst Of June show 81 falling Of , t-
millions, and the shipments an increase Cd.
tarry-seven millions over last year. Thy
diet, therefore, lively business in lumber
T5lelo,we perceive, disputes the claim
lins,ou to be the third among ths luua-
ka,s- The To,eIo BLADE foots up teu. rs
of pine lumber is, a65,550 feet, and .
walnut "a, $4,000 feet, last year.
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There is a prospect Of good burberry crop
in Maine this year.
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CuruSuEy COUNTY CONVENTION.
--oS-W1 iuadyer,in-ly remarked. tle.-..-
-h.ro VI the items of business ia -ae a.-
can County Convention fr this county e
be- the selection Of q side judge, In r-i-e .. .-.
Morse who has held that office two years. i--
ting for the moment, that it ha- been tie
Of late years % keep the assistant judge
fee for Three years. Judge Morse IS an
able judge AMI o. worthy citizen, anil Sc ..
thought Of cutting short the customary
oase in his case. Tie VIII uuques-iouahl-
elected
Considerable can7as-iug is going u Or.
the county over the Office Of sheriff Our
man, Luman A. Drew, Mr. Ira ~. sly.
Richmond, and Mr.. Ashley, Of Milton. l.
named for the place. Without diSrlragemsl
the other gentlemen, we think the county vii.
fortunate to secure 50 capable, trusty AMI pop
ltr n sheriff as We are confident Mr. Drew w-
I. e., and We trust the Convention vii re-l-I
matter in that light
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Whole number OF votes. 3Of
Necessary 90 a choice, rs
For Peter 7. Washburu, 236
" Dudley c. Denuisou, -
.' Julius Converse. 26
/ AMI GEN. PETER I. WASHBURN was therefore
declared the nominee Of the Con venuon, amid
hearty applause.
ON motion Of Sir Park Of Bennington, AIessrs.
Park, CIRCUIT and Marsh, were appointed Com
mitt,e TO wait on Gen. Washlurn, and inform
him of his nomination and invite him to address
the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded 80 ballot for
Lieutenant Governor
Hon. Z. r. Hard of Burlington, presented for
the office the name Of Hon L. B. ENG1rsBY Of
Burlington
II. H. Powers, ESQ, presented the name Of
Hon. g. VI. HENDEE Of Alorristowu.
Mr.. -- presented the name Of Hon. E. D.
Warner Of New Haven.
The nomination Of Mr.. Euglcsby was seconded
by AIR. Kellogg of Jamaica. and that Of Mr. Hen
dee by Hon. y. p. Lyman Of Bennington
The ballot resulted as follows:
Whole number Of votes, $50
Necessary 20 a choice 141
For G. W. Hendee, 225
'' L. B. Euglesby, 43
" f. D. Warner. II
. D. f. Nicholson.
And Alr. HEyDEE was declared the nominee.
the announcement being received with hearty
applause
Upon the suggestion of Gov. Page of Rutland.
4 pa Of r.a19f ]
for reelection State Treasurer, by acclama-
ton.
GIN. WAsHBURS being introduced by the Com
mittee addressed the Convention in a very brief
and handsome speech.
Messrs. Hendee x Page being called for. in
turn responded briefly, and all were abundantly
applauded
The Committee to nominated State Committee.
by their chairman, Mr. Harris, presented the
following nominations for Republican State
Committee for the year ensuing
STATE COMMITTEE.
G. \. Merrill, Rutland
H. G. Root, Bennington
B. F. Fifeld, Montpelier
Stephen Thomas, Fairlee
Prosper Merrill, Reading.
kittrelge Haskins, Brattleboro
G. G. Benedict, Burlington.
Albert Clark, St Adams,
o. n Elkins, Troy.
The Report Of the Committee was accepted and
the gentlemen named were declared duly chosen
as State Committee for the year ensuing.
Col. r. C. Benton, from the Committee on Res
olutions, reported the following, which were
adopted with applause.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolue4, That the Republican Union party of
Vermont hereby reaffirms its adherence to the
cardinal principles Of the party, and especially
the exclusion of traitors from positions of public
trust, the right of impartial suffrage, and the
integrity Of the public credit
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The new State Committee met after the all
journmeut Of the Convention, and ors-lizel dy
the choice Of G.. G.. BESEpicr as Chairman and
Kitueige Haskiu-, Esq, as Secretary AMI lr-i-
surer Of the Committee
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Arlington-Z. Il. Garfield, S. NJ. West
Bennington. W. Park, A. P. Lyman, II.
G. Root, II. i Booth, Frederick Wil1er.
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Resolve4, That the Republican Union party of
Vermont hereby reaffirms its adherence to the
cardinal principles Of the party, and especially
the exclusion Of traitors from positions of public
trust, the right Of impartial suffrage, and the
integrity Of the public credit
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-12-24
POPULAR MURDER.

Human life is the most valuable of
all the gifts of our creator, the gift be-
cause of which all others are rendered
valuable. A disregard of thatimplies
a disregard for all its concomitants.
No state of society is well regulated
that will allow the taking of human
life for any predetermined cause, or at
the within or caprice Of any but lawful
tribunal.
These things are admitted as axioms,
yet scarcely week passes but that some
being in our land is sent to eternity
without Judge or jury, without a hear
Ing or adefense.
We sigh for the indiscretion of A. D.
Richardson, but have scarcely word of
condemnation for his mu, derer; as if it
were matter of course that man who
had the misfortune to become an object
of jealousy to some gangrened, disor-
dered mind, must fall victim to the
murderer's passion. Shame on such a
public sentiment If murder is to be
sanctioned and rendered a safe and
pleasant pastime, let us have statute
extending to it protection. If seducers
and persons who are guilty of indiscre-
tons are worthy ofdeath, let us not, be-
fore they receive their deserts at the
hands of these public ministers, their
murderers, or if they chance to escape,
receive them into society with open
arms. A seducer, according to public
opinion, is none the worse unless some
one man, inflamed by passion, sits upon
his case and says he must die, and pro-
ceeds to carry the sentence into execu-
ton. Some few indulge in sigh for
the unfortunate victim, but the murder
er, male or female, marches off triumph
antly amid the acclamations of the
crowd.
What is the consistency of society that
will punish the bandit for taking the
life of his victim in some dark alley to
obtain his money, and allows man who
has committed murder, prompted by a
more devilish observation-disclosures go
at large with honor.
What is the secret of this anomaly
Has not our love of the bold, the dash
ing the foolhardy something to do with
it? Or are we giving the lie to all OF
our other professions, and believe as the
common law says, that woman has no
mind of her own that the stronger in
tellect with which she for the time hap
pens to be associated overshadows her
own and absorbs all her volitions. This
maxim had its origin in the semi-civil
lied period in which the common law
took its rise seven or eight hundred
years ago, and it is in perfect conso-
nance Herewith; but the enlightened
spirit of this age repels its deductions.
Let US visit seduction and indiscre-
tons with their proper punishm emf, and
let murderers receive the due penalty of
the law.