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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29
What is Moderate Drinking.

1t is the great deceiver of nations, promis-
ing health and life, yet destroying more by
its tendencies than war, famine or the plague.
1t is Il sweet morsal in the mouth, but gray
el in the stomach
1t is the \ C of drinking, th, picture
book leading the young and thoughtless to
the worst lessons Of intemperance.
1t is a regular quack medicine, making
splendid promises, but performing no cures,
and yet demanding enormous pay. ("
1t is the starting point to the work-house,
the prison, the asylum and the gallows. g.
1t is light fingered gentleman who feels
in every corner Of the drawer, and to. the bot.
tom of the purse
1t is the first STEP on a. AaIine PLATA of fapid
decent, smooth as marble and slippery as glass,
ending in an abyss of ruin.
1t is beautiful serpent, whose faugs and
deadly venom are concealed by tho da2ElinS
of its coils
1t is hypocrisy pcrsonifed, and effected out
side sobriety while all is agitation and uh-
cleanliness within. %.
1t is the landlords birdiine, by which he
secures his victim and fastens them in cage.
1t is the entrance to delightful avenues,
lined with bewitching counds, but ending in
the caverns of the dead o.. -. -
1t is an ignis fatus, tempting its fated fol-
lowers over trembling bogs,' and tumbling
them down frightfuI precipice. '.'''
1t is a whirlpool of ruin in which thoTs-
ands have sunk to rise 20 more. T. ,n
1t appears as an angel Of light, assuming
a smiling counteuance, bet il is insreality 4
demon of the bottomless pit. 900 8.
Il is ike a perpetual dropping, iDjuring
mans constitution far more than occasional
drunkenness. .t.l' 30
1t is the birthday and birth place of all the
drunkenness we have in the land
1t provides an army Of reserve TO recruit
the ranks of the 10000 annually destroyed
by strong drink.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29
Diameter of a Circular Say.

The Floyd County, Iowa, Adoocatc in ]
regent number, relates the following instance
of the pursuit of knowledge under difficulties !:
Last Monday, German called at Goodhue,
Andrev x Co.'S saw-mill, to gaze in wonder
at the various and complicated machihery.-
Among other things that he saw was small
circular saw, sa~ing faster than anything he
ever say saw before. Its rapid motion fas-
cinated him; he reached out his right index
finger toward its ill-defned periphery, (fOr the
circumference Of saw in swift motion looks
to be at the base Of the teeth, and not at their
points, when, to his surprise, the end of hig
finger disappeared in an instant, and rolled
away to the other side of the saw. The man
tied up the stump in his handkerchief; where
upon Mr.. Andrews, noticing him, came up
and inquired what was the matter. The VIC
tim of misplaced confdenc replied: "Misther
Andrews, l never comes to see your mills
pefore 1 seed dis ting going around so fast.
1 takes mein vingar to aim, Ike dis, and
1nein Colt ?" In explaining his first mishsp,
the German touched the saw with his left fore
finger, and that few off. Turning to Andrews
in almost breathIess astonishment, the man
exclaimed, "Misther Andrews, / never comes
to see your mills pefore see him; new
cr comes to see him again ' Aud wrapping
that finger into his handkerchief, he started
for doctors Office, and disappeared.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29
POLITICAL.
THE RLEssEp LAND.

There is a beautiful land mortal hath seen,
Whose light is the smile of our God
Where only the souls of the ransomed have been,
And the feet of the ransomed have trod;
The glorited vision enraptured beho!ds
Its mountains and valleys of green,
And. the river of life that increasingly rolls
Its blossom decked margins between.
There frost never wthers the flowers wlthit blight.
And storms never scatter their blooms
And the breezes that blow DER that home of deli
Breathe softly. but not of the tomb.
There sounds of farewell on the ear never rise,
From pallid and quivering lips;
And eyes that are brighter than starlighted skies
Are not tarnished by rude deaths eclipse.
The beautiful dead who go out from sight
TO their slumbcr, there waken again;
The garments they wear made whittier than light,
BY the blessed Redeemer of men.
Their faces will never be dimmed by the tears
That so bitterly furrOw our own;
For their spirits free from all and fears.
In that better and happier home.
The portal that leads to that radiant land
Is cauded with mystical gloom,
And they who beyond 1t triumphantly stand,
Have passed the dark shades of the tcmb.
We. too, throug the sha dows shall day go down,
And pass the pale sentinel there,
Where this mortal puts on lmmnrtality's crown,
And the robe that the purified wear.
Dear faces that vanished too soon from our gaze,
Sweet lips that were hushed with prayer.
And YoiScs we miss from anthems of praise,
Will all be restored to US there;
Then, blessed be G cd for the promises made,
For the precious assurances given,
That the partiugs of earth will be than repaid
By the blissful reunions of Heaven.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- The Association Of Medical SIperin-
.tendents of American Institutions for the
Insane met in the rooms of the Va. Hotel in
.Staunton, on Tuesday 18th inst, Dr. Kirk
bride of Philadelphia in the chair. The fol-
lowing members were present: Drs. Taylor
j. Walker, Massachusetts; Butler !; Shew
Connecticut Gray, Brown & Chaplin, New
York Curwen, Pennsylvania Kirkbrde &
Ray, Philadelphia; Brewer & Strihling, Vir-
ginia r. Hills, West Virginia; Fuller, North
Carolina Jones, Tennessee; Rodmar, Ken
tucl:y; Hughes, Missouri; Cabaniss, Missis-
sippi; Graham, Texas Workman, Ontario,
Canada. The following members arrived
Tuesday evening: Drs. Jarvis, Massachusetts;
Nichols, Washington City; McDill, Wiseon-
sin ; Landon, Canada.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

TIE KNIGHTS OF PYTuIAs is tie title of
an order which is making great Roadway in
all parts OF the United States. There are
several lodges in this city. The idea of the
Society was suggested by the story of the love
of I'ythias for Damon, which is worth repeat
ing The two were distinguished Syracusans
of the PyhtagoTean school, who in early life
became ardently attached to each other.-
Pythias, or correctly Phnthas, was condemned
to death by Dionysius the Elder, but requested
to be temporarily released in order to arrange
his affairs, promising to procure friend to
take his place and suffer his punishment, if
he should not return. Pythias was allowed to
depart, and Damon gave himself up as the
substitute. Before the time appointed for the
execution, Pythas returned, and Dionysius
set both of them free" 1t is said by those
who know that the initiatory service is the
most solemn and iHpressive imaginable, which,
with many other essential qualities, will in
time tend to make it one of the most powerful
secret societies of the coEntry. The Society
is about year old only.
TN. y Ecenin9 E"Drcss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

SYRACUSE, June lG.-h terrible affair hap
pened GA the banks Of Cayuga Lake on Sat-
urday. Two men, named Donnelly and Nc
CURE, were the parties. Donnelly is large,
heavily built man, of no particular pugilstc
skill. McGuire was a stout, wiry man, weigh
ing some thirty pounds less than DonnelIy.-
Mcclure had local reputation as boxer
Each man had crowd of friends, who can
vaSsed the strength of their favorites. At
last the preiminaries were arranged and small
sums OF money were staked upon the result
The fsht took place on Saturday afternoon,
ON the west side of Cayuga Lake. Several
hundred persons were present. Seconds, ref
erces aud an umpire were chosen, and the
fight began. The first round was long and
bloody one, but Donnelly was finally sent to
grass.
In the second round MCGUIRE gave Dom
nelly terrific upper cut, and Donnelly re-
turned by knocking Meg uire into his corner
In the third round DonnelIy forced the
fighting. McGuire sprang away from him
but was finally knocked through the ropes.
The fourth round opened With signs of
fatigue en- the part of Mcclure Donnelly
punished him severely.
The 4ifth round opened with the closing of
Ouc VI buuuelIy d eyes. uCuuIIS CIOSeu III
with him. and threw him heavily.
The sixth, seventh and eighth rounds were
marked by similar results.
At the beginning of the ninth round Dom
nelly, who had been considerably blown, ap-
peared to catch his second wind After some
fbbing, he struck Mcclure powerful blow
on the left temple. Mcclure dropped to the
ground like bar of lead, grasped twice, and
died. Donnelly gazed at the corpse with
bloody eyes, and cried: "My God, I've killed
him. Oh, Jimmy, speak to me-" His friends
urged him to fly. An alarm was raised. 1t
was said that the sheriff's officers were ap-
preaching Donnelly drew on his coat, broke
through the ring, and fed like deer He
has not since been seen, and it is said that he
is now in Canada
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- Hon, James L. Collins, United States
designated depository at Santa Fe, New Mex
leo, who was shot through the heart on the
night of the 9th of June, and the depository
robbed of 100000, was mao of marked
personal bravery, aud passed through the
Mexican war and the war of the rebellion
with the commeniation of all who knew him.
He was of marked assistance to Colonel Don
iphan, who reached General Taylor after the
battle of Buena Vista with his Missouri vol
unteers The frontier experience of Colonel
Collins was of great utility to the Indian SER
vice, for he was Superintendent of Indian af-
fairs when that Office was separated from the
Executive of the Territory of New Mexico,
1S56.-C Cincinnati Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

In reply to the frequent charges of
cruelty to the Union prisoners in the South
during the war, the Washington Lntelli-
gencer publishes some statistics, which ought
to be generally circulated. The number of
Confederates in Northern prisons during the
war, is stated, 10 round numbers, at 222 900;
of Federals in Southern prisons, 100000. OF
the COnfederates in Northern prisons, %, 900
died; of the Federals in Southern prisons,
%, 600 died. 1t will thus be seen that while
the South held preponderauce of $4,000
prisoners, there were 6,000 more deaths in
Northern prisons than in those of the Con-
federacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- Miss Aurora Phelps, the champion of
the Boston workingwomeu, says that, "At the
present time there is nothing I should more
regret than the extension of the ballot to poor,
ignorant, homeless women and to those who
advocate female suffrage, or who desire the
ballot, I say we want bread and clothes and
homes first, aud after we can get as good pay
for our work as the men do for theirs, and
just as much pay for the same equal work, it
will be time enough then for you to talk to US
about wanting the ballot. Almost all women
feel by instinct that their need is not the bal
lot, but of homes" r-.s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

A Colorado miner wrote the following
concise but hopeful letter 70 his true love !:
.'Leven years is rather long to kort gal, but
lie have you yit, Cate"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

= Forney calls the negro riot in Washing
ton an unparalleled Republican victory
Nobody has been found to dispute it.
BoStos Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

How should steamboat captain treat
the passengers? They should have proper
deck o'er'm Cdecor1m.) -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

"A couple announce their marriage, and
add to the notice ''No cards-nor money to
get them with"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29
A Fatal Prize Fight.

Tile DonneHy- Nc CURE -Donne11y
tSrihes Deadly BIo,o-The Murderer
Breaks Through tie Ring and Escapes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

Why will sailors insist that vessels are
lest as soon as they founder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- Can man who weighs twelve dozen
pounds be called gross man ? If so, how
much should grocer weigh? t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- Medical Query.-When person declares
that his "bra;a is on fire." is it etiquette TO
bloT it OUT?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29
BALTIMORE CARDS.

For the Beet Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
Orr,cE AHo WARERooM No. NoRrH LIBERTY
S-., near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
.S,TIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improve
y ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts. and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for FIre Years, with the privilege
of cxchan within IL months If not entirely satis
factory to purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
en- hand, from $50 to $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use:-
Gen. r. e, Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt. Ranssn. Wilmington, N. C. John Burns,
DR.. L. C. Cordell, Warren Eby, John b. Packet,
CharlestowR, Ehos NJ. AbeH of jefferson county,
L. B. BurnE. of Clarke county, Mrs Schwartswcl-
der, Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS liberal. calIis solicited.
April IA, 1860. d. Oct2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

lust opened-a lot of Choice Glass Sets, Goblets,
u Pickle DisheF, &c.-cheaPer than ever offered
in this markSt. HOWELL BRO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-29

- The first Odd .Fellow-Adan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24

The Onondaga giant was placed on ex-
hibition at Woods Museum on the 9th
inst, in the lower saloon, and attracted
considerable attention each day during
the past week. His head measures
twenty one inches long, and his chest
four feet across. His body lies partly on
the right side, with his left hand under
him, and one foot across the other; the
head and chest resting nearly square, as
il representing q person in death. Many
look upon il and pronounce 1t one Of the
most successful works of art ever yet
presented; but whether It is statusry
or fossil il matters very little to Mr..
Wood, so long as it can attract 30 many
people to the Museum as were to be seen
there the past week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24

An association called the " Moderation
Society" has lstely been formed in Cali
fornia, the members Of which bind them
selves to drink nothing but wine, beer or
cider, except when they are "discour-
sged," when whisky Is allowed. II such
an organization existed here We think
some members would be discouraged =
Ell the time. nn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24

9a.aLLW GaAWda
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
Election Thursday, Jan. 6, 1870.


Ist ward-North End of Navy Yard.
Deputy Commissioner. Nat Miller; Judges.
Jas A Newson, J E Randall and Powers !;
Clerks, W McKeon. jr. and + Atwood.
I'd Ward-Af w. j. Chase's Feed Store.
Poplar street. gN
Denuty Commissioner, W Chase Judges,
w II Bridges, X W L'ghtburn and Charles
Smith; Clerks, Thos Fox and Edgington.
3d Ward-At Squire KferBan's once,
ON Adams street. .s,
Deputy Commissioner. P Adams Judges.
A woodward. W McKeon and Or y !tood-
year; Clerks, Thos Garvey. and W w Gilbert.
4th ward-At No. 55 Madison street.
Deputy Commissioner. W Lincoln; judges,
A Il Lacy, p NJ Stanley and W b GreenlaT
Clerks Daniel Kirwiu and A Holbins'
Sth Wnrd-At Room 28, Circuit Court
House. ~ VI,
naputy Commissioner, r. J Boughner;
Jndrea. Owen Smith. Theodore Hoist and ID
3 Mallory: Clerks. J M Coleman and Michael
Magevney. jr.
fh Ward-At Waldrsn Biocks MAIN
street.
Denutv Commissioner, W A Nelson; Judses.
CleYks. Samuel Moore. jr. and w II Clark.
zts, Nard-At cor. Linden and Causey
streets. Aa
Danutv Commissioner, o G Jones; Judges.
w /, Stewart, Thomas II Logwood and John
Loague Clerks. + Foster and w Vandyke.
.st, Wnrd - At COIOred Church on
Quinby street.
Deputy CommssiOner, Wm % 4 Tats; Judges, u essa y
II Monsarrat, d Pante and i mcdeoy; Clerks,
j d Stewart and Eugene Levi.
9th Ward-At cor. Kerr and Fifth SITS.
Deputy Commissioners. j D Danbpry;
Judges. W Glisson, M Wardig ard Jshn
Knox; Clerks, J g Handwerker and U
Echaper.
l,Oth ward-At Africa BaiIey's Church
Ueputy Commissioner. w Boen;, JUDGES,
Y Loony, W G Ellis and Jas NJ Williamson (;
r,er rs. Auguste Bizien and John Quinlan.
wv, sra there are not suitable places to hold
The ele ction in the places design aied, the Dep
ntv Con ,missioner and Judges will select one as
close AS JOHN P. BOUGHEER,
Commissioner Of Registration for Shelby Co.
Qd-lOR Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
HOME WASHER

Saves tine and labor. works easily, and is
durable; washss the finest fabrics with no wear
or tear; WARRANTED THE BEs TwAsHER ExTAST
Always in operation at the wareroom OF the
Home Manufacturing Co., 276 Second street
(Ayres Block, Mehphis. Tenn. also sl6 n.
Fourth street. St. Louis, Me. Orders by mail
viii receive prompt attention. Local agents
wanted in every town and county. Cothe
Wriugers, Wholesale and retail.
res- County and State rishis for sale. S0l05
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
4 Horrible and DevfIfsh Deed-A
Crazy Man ON the Rampage.

On Wednesday last, Samuel Whitley,
citizen OF the southern part Of Hender-
son county, committed most hellish
and alrocious deed. He deliberately
seized and threw into a well his two
youngest children and then leaped in
after them. The children, in their fall,
uttered the most hesrtrending shrieks-
enough to have moved q heart of stone.
They were drowned before assistance
could reach them. Whitley was rescued
by his neighbors, but he now lies IN q
critical condition, and it is supposed
will die from the injuries received from
his plunge into the we'll Whitley is q
farmer BY occupation, and insanity is
hereditary in bis family. Heretofsre he
has been regarded as more rational than
the majority of his kin.--NashUille
Union and american, 2lst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24

Never foFsaks frisnd. When enemies
gather around; when sickness falls on
the heart; when the world is dark and
cheerless, is the time to try true friend
ship. They who turn from the scene Of
distress betray their hypocrisy snd prove
that interest oaly moves them. IL you
have q friend who loves you, who has
studied your interest and happiness, be
sure to sssisin him in adversely. Let
him feel that his former kindness is sp-
precialed, and that bis love vas not
thrown avsy. Real fdeliiy may De rare,
but Il eEIsis-in the heart They only
deny its worth and power Who never
loved q friend or labOrsd 70 make q
friepd happy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
PUBLIC LEDGER.
The PUBLIC LEDeER IL published every Az
ternoon (excopt Sunday by
H. w HI II II M o R Il,

ct No. IL Madison street. n
The PUBLIC LEDGER 10 seryed to City subscri
bers By faithful carriers at FIRTEEr CENTe
per week. payable weekly ts the carriers.
BY mail lin advanced: Ono year. $s; six
months. 81; three menths, 50; one month. 70
cznts. L
,lewsdsalers supplied at 2k cents per COPY.
Communications upon subjects of general in
terest 70 the public are at all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
FIRST Inssrtio 90 per Squars
subsequent Insertions.....-... so
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE FRIDAY EVENING. DECEMBER "a 1869
DOn'tAbe Foolish,

chine, fSDH. HlOtlninn g. He sure
md sSGD tn see IL before Christi
Eve, when 4 xNvfll be given
AWAY.
eUGDeS. GlDEE, SlIS Main 50.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-24
City Election Notice.

FI,HE following persous are hereby appointed
Judges. Clerks and Deputy Commissioners,
to open and hold an election for Mayor. Alder
vided by the new city charter.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-16
TIE LATEST x1ws.
rvom l.,t ev,uinr,, Goa Hiu Nev,.1

. (Rrom last evenings Cold Hill News.J
SAN Francisco, December l5.-An in
dictment for libel, agsinst the Chronicle
was quashed this morning.
SACRAMENTO, December 15.-On an,
after next Saturday, the California Steam
Navigation Company's steamers will leav
for San Francisco at l:30 p. m.
About half past 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing Juan De La Guerra, of Los Angele
County, Journal Clerk of the Senate, Will,
passing with two companions by the Odt
Fellows Temple, in course of construction
at Ninth and X streets, was struck on ths
head and knocked senseless by wooden
window center, used in forming the brick
| arch of window, which had by accident
/ become disloc lted from its position in the
third story, and fell distance of about 80
feet upon De La Guerra and his compan-
ions. The latter were not much injured,
but De La Guerra was found to be badly
hurt. He was conveyed to Bowman's drug
store, on street, and there received surgical
attendance, the physicians finding that he
had susta ined fracture of the skull Sub
seQuentiy he was removed TO his room at
the Mansion House, where he is now y ing
in critical condition.
A short time after this acciden: occurred 4,
A A Bennett, architect OF the Odd Eel
lows Temple, had narrow escape from
serious injury. Standing Ill the lower story
of that building, he had been relating to d
De La Guerra, WHEN he felt something fy
past him, and discovered that a large and
heavy augur used for boring large timber
had slipped cut of its handle while man
was working with it in the third story d.
rectly over his head, and falling down TO the
basement, had grazed his person in its de-
scent, tearing Off the lett sleeve Of his coat,
but leaving the arm uninjuTed. L i. had
struck his head he would have been in
stantly killed.
TREASURE CITY, December l5.-The Met
ropoliran mill commences work Tomorrow
on Aurora South, under their contract to
crush ), 900 tons. The White Pine mill is
also crushing ore from that mine, under
contract for 1900 tons.
A shooting scrape occurred at Spring Val
lev a few DAYS since, between parties CON
nected with the Marsste and Grant mining
After exchanging several shots,
luckily neither of the parties we're injured
Charles Richards has started 4 trim month
" pony express between Hamilton and Ely
District, via Patterson.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-16

IMPORTANT LAND DECISION. Judge
Deadly, in the United States Circuit
Court at San Francisco, last Saturday
made an important decision in an eject
ment suit. The plaintiff in the sui,
holds a grant Of land near the Mission,
made early in 1850 By order of Horace
Hawee, as Project of the District OF
San Francisco, and the defendants hold
By possession and other titles. Judge
crady decides that the Projects had no
power to grant land in California after
the American conquest, and that the
grant in this case was void; that Pre-
fects were not municipal officers, and
that the COZ 6rmsiion of the pueblo
title did not iuure to the benefit of the
holders of Projects grants; that the
treaty of Guadalupe Hid~lgo promises
no protection TO titles issued after the
conquest, and that the plaintiffs are
barred BY the Statue of limitations.
More than twenty acres of land within
the city limits we're involved in the
suit, and the title to . considerable
,saa,ily Of other land turns on the
.ans poin,s.