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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23
Hotels.
4 MEXICAN HOTEL,
N Immediately atthe Va. Central Railead
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
MocHEsNEY & NADENBoUsCH, Proprietor
WILLIAM wHooLEY, Superintendent,

MoCHEsNEY & NADENBOUsCH, Proprietera
WILLIAM wHooLEY, Superintendent,
The Proprietorsin resuming the management,
ofthis we'll known and popular hotel so Ions
and favorably known to the travelling public.
promise in the future to retain the reputation the
American has borne, asa
First Glass Hotel.
Itslocality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot.
sons on business or in search ofhealth.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this town are adjoining this
House.
A first class Livery Stable under O'Tsole 4
Donovan, in connected with this house.
McCHESNEY 4 co.
N. B. Citizens of the County be furnished
Dinner at SO Cents. and Horses fed by Messrs
Donovan O. Toole at 20 Cents.
Oct. LIFT
BALLARD HOTEL,
RICHMOND VA, March 10.
THIS ELEGANT
l. ESTABLISHMENT.
is open for the accommodation ofthe public. The
building is one Of the
FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for STYLE, CONVENIENCE AND BEAUTY OF AR
RANGEMENT, is acknowledged to be superior.
ITS FURNITURE
new and complete, and for cleanliness, it is
proverbial.
The subscriber, after more than twenty years
experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shall, in every res
pect, be
EQUAL TO ANY IN THESOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally.
JOHN P. BALLARD,
March 10th. 68-n. Proprietor.
MERCHANTS HOTEL,
lyl ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
Room, Is cts. per day; or regular fare So per day.
COR HANOVER AND PRATT STREETS,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Gg> Three Squares from the B. & O. r. R. De-
pot, and within FIVE ~ Minutes walk of the
Principal Steamboat Wharfs.
HENRY SCHOFlELD,
Proprietor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The annual meeting Of the Superintendent OF
Lunatic Asylums, in the United States, Will be
held in Staunton, on the 18th Of next June.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23
JAMES WEBB.
Married..

In Christ church, Norfolk, on the 9th inst, by
Rev. o. S. Barten, Rev. T. U. Dudley, Rector Of
Christ church, Baltimore, formerly Of Harrison
burg, to Virginia, second daughter Of John H.
Rowland. M
of April. BY Rev. G. King, MT Lemuei i F. Herndon
Of Albemarle, to Mrs. Susan F. Radford. of Flu
wanna - .,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

R.W. Burke successor to Hope Burke, will
stand, Main Street, under the Town Hall.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

We notice among the names of these elected Of
fcers of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows which
assembled in Pete rsburg,. on Thursday last, the
name of our fellow-townsman, A. B. Cochran,
who was elected Worthy Grand Conductor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

THO MY FRIENDS.
i Having formed business arrangement
with S. H. HILB, my friends WILL in the future,
find me at his Mammoth aDry Doods House."
corner Main and New Streets.
Thankful for past favors, l extend cordial in
vitaton to my friends and the public generally to
give me call before purchasing elsewhere.
t.s.s=e.4a Very Respectfully,
JAMES w. NEWTON.
April LIST, 1869.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

Mr. Mortimer P. Blcdsoe, well known to the
people OF this county, in times 'lopg since" has
taken charge of the American Hotel in this place.
we congratulate tho proprietors on securing the
services OF SO efficient gentleman as Mr.. Bledsoe
ard extend q cordial welcome to him on his re-
tura to our city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The mail trains on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Rail
road, afrer May LIST next, will run daily (Sundays
included) from Richmond to Covington, and
further west as the road is placed in running Or
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

An order has just been received by the officers
OF the ID. & B. Institution, from Richmond,
for rs Boxes of their celebrated soap. This is
a superior soap and only needs to become known,
to make the demand immense.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

DnowNHD.-Willie Clayton, six years old, son
OF W. K. Clayton decd, was drowned on Friday
last In attempting to wade the Calf Pasture Riv-
sr. near Deer Geld, with the view of going to his
step-father, W. W. Newman, who was on the
opposite side. His body was found in the even
ing near where be made the attempt to cross.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The sale of the property belonging to the estate
of Samuel Yount, advertised elsewhere in our
columns, takes place next Thursday, the 18th INST
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

We learn from our farmers that the prospect
for fine crop of wheat is very promising.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

We invite attention to the advertisement of
1Awson Co., manufacturers of Saddles, Har-
nsss. Trunks. Collars &C., and dealers in Saddle
~ Hardware and materials No. att Baltimore
Street, Baltimore. .-.enea
This il an extensive establishment, we'll sup
piled with varied assortment of every article in
their line and conducted by polite and accommo-
dating gentlemen, we trust they will receive 3
liberal patronage from the valley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The attention Of those of our people who may
visit Baltimore, is called 10 the card of Sheehan's
Dining Saloon and Restaurant, 100 West Pra
Street, adjoining Maltby House. 5 81
Sheehan is a worthy successor of Schofeld,
Clate proprietor of the White House) perfectly
master of his business, always polite and atten.
tive to his patrons, and prepared at all times to
furnish them with the best the market affords in
the way of eating or enjoying smile, and served
| up in any style to suit the taste.
II the ladies but knew what thousands of them
are constantly relating to US, we candidly believe
half Of the weakness, prostration and distress
| experienced by them would vanish, James Marsh,
| ESQ, l59 West 14th St., N Y, says, che has
three children, the first two are weak and puay,
! his wife having been unable to nurse or attend
them, but she has taken Plantation Btters for
the last two years, and has child now eighteen
tbs old which she has nursed and reared her
self, and both are hearty, saucy and well. The
article is invaluable to mothers" &c.
Such evidence might be continued for volume.
The best evidence is to try them. They speak for
themselves. Persons of sedentary habits troubled
with weakness lassitude, palpitation of the heart,
lack of appetite distress after eating torpid liver,
constipation, diabetes, &C., will find speedy relief
through these Bitters.
MAGNOLIA WATER.--Superior 10 the best impor-
ted German Cologne, and sold at half the price.
We call the attention Of dealers in groceries and
liquor to the card of Adams Bowen l. Co., No.
81 West Pratt Street, Baltimore.
This is one of the largest houses of the kind in
the city, stocked with full assortment of every
article pertaining to the Grocery and Liquor bust
ness and the proprietors being energetic business
men, giving their personal attention to all who
may favor them with CALL and last but not
least, selling their goods at fair rates, we hope
they may receive fair share of patronage from
our people.
Rosadalis is certain cure for the worst forms
of Rheumatism. 1t ne0er fails:
BALTIMORE, May goth, 1868.
Dear Sir Your "Rosadals' have proved
great success in my case of Chronic Rheumatism
and Neuralgia, after having tried in vain for two
months to get relief from Others sources. 1t GER
tainly is worthy of trial by any person SO Attic
ted.
THOMAS H. GORE.
DEAR SIR This is to certify that have been
afflicted with Rhematism for the last five or six
years, many times unable to move | tried all
medicines recommended to me for the disease,
without receiving any benefit. Having heard
"Rosadails' highly spoken of, l procured bot
tle and finding some relief, continued it until
am happy to say that am completely well.
mot only consider the s'Rosadalis' sovereign
remedy for Rheumatism, but believe it also a
preventive and l .cheerfully recommend it to the
afflicted
9JAMES WEIR
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

We call attention to the notice of J. G. Covell.
Principal of the D D. h B. Institution, in refer
ence to trespassng on tho grounds Of the lnstitu-
ton. ------- -.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

See notice Of VIM. A. Pratt, Architect and
Engineer, for proposals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

FARM FOR SALE.-A farm containing
i about l2o or 100 acres within miles
of Staunton, is offered at private sale on fair
erms
1t is in fine state ofcultivation, and the i'm
provemientsin good order, good Brick DWELL
ing, Br ok Smokehouse, a Fine Young Orchard
of trees, of different varieties, five bold
Springs on the place, and running stream of
water near the house.
For further informatioa apply at the office of
the Vindscator, Staunton Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23
Copper & Tin Ware,

Copper & Tin Ware, t
GT0VEs, STOVES, &C.
~ WI. POINTS,
Would respectfully inform the public, that h.
hasjust opened his shop opposite to Bckle'score
ner, where he is Prepared to do all kinds of
TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER
work. A constantsupply of
STOVES
always on hand,
LARD JARS,
JAPANNED WARE, &c.
All producetakenine xchange
for work.
Particular attention paid to Roofing, Spouting
and Guttering houses.
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baltimore Advertisements.


Baltimore Advertisements.
|WAToHHs' 'nVHlRr' &c.
| LARNgOUR e. CO.,
No. 10 Light Street,
Opposite the Fountain HOTEL
BALTIMORE, MD.
| Have this day opened their new stock, com-
| prising
| CHRONOMRTER WATCHES, .a-4
TIMING WATCHES,
ENGLISH WATCHES,
AMERICAN WATCHES,
LADIES' WATCHES.
We also offer
VIM. B. LARMOUR'S NEW COMBINATION
WATCH,
MADE on purely scientific principles, and con-
sldered the best timekeeper now for sale in the
country.
WEDDING PRESENTS or
FINE JEWELRY, &c.,
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Etrascan, Garnet, En-
ameled and other styles
LADIES' BRACELETS, CHAINS,
NECKLACES, &C.
GENTLEMEN'S SEAL RINGS,
GUARD AND VEST CHAINS.
SLEEVE BUTTONS
WEDDING RINGS &C.
STIRLING SILVER WARE OF ALL KINDS.
TRIPLE PLATED WARE,
Consisting of Tea Sets Ice Urns Walters
Cups, Goblets, Casters, Knives. Butter Dishes
5 5 Dishes, Flower Vases Fancy Pieces, La
dies, Spoons, Forks &C. -
AGENTS FOR THE
MERIDEN CO.'S NEW PORCELAIN LINED
PATENT ICE PITCHER,
The very best Pitcher now in use.
ENGLISH TABLE CUTLERY,
OPERA GLASSES
PATENT EYE GLASSES,
(somethlng entirely new,
AhAoh' OFFICE, LIBRARY. DINING ROOM
AND KITCHEN CLOCKS.
notice. " oiuei "' Shof'
watches and Jewelry repaired in the best man.
ner. - 'N0 oo's nian-
w. PRICES LOW FOR CASH.
apr9 '69-1y.
NEW BEGINNERS :
IN HOUSEKEEPING
Are respectfully invited to examine the hest
stock of '-i'i'0 'ne oes'
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
VI Erred FOR SALE IN BALTIMORE, CONSISTING OF
Ere CT CHINA, IVORY TABLE CUE
LERY, yAPANNED TEA TRAYS
NEW PLATED TEA SETS SU-
'a PERlOR. QUALITY H.
BATH GOODS, BLOCK 9@,W
----- -~--- TIN CHAFFZNG Il
DISHES, "a
&c.
KITCHEN FURNETURE..
AND THE BEST TIN WARE SOLD IN THE
CITY,
our own make, and will give perfect satisfaction
to the purchaser '-oii
sAMUFH CHILD e& CO..
IMPORTERS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
OF EVERY CHARACTER
No. 20 North Charles st..
Fourth Building from Fayette Street,
BALTIMORE.
apr rs '6S-lyr.
SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING
~ INSTRUMENTS,
TRANSITS, LEVELS, SURVEYING COMPASS
Es, DRAWING INSTRUMENTS.
in cases or separate pieces,
CHAINS,
LEVELING RODS, TAPE LINES, &C.
HYDROMETERS, THERMOMETERS.
for Distillers Also full assortment of GAU-
GERS INSTRUMENTS. AfF
Repairing in all branches of our business
promptly attended to.
..- F. W. & R. KING,
226 Baltimore, Street.
apr9 o9-ly. 4.- Baltimore, Nd.
DAVID BRUCE, co,rrcrz : Z.
AND
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

JT1ANTED.-An active and energetic man,
w well recommended and thorough
miller to purchase o halt, or third interest in q
valuable manufacturing mill and manage the
THOMAS BALLARD,
Nillington P. O.,
Albemarls Co., Va.
9-3t-Spectator copy and send bill to J. H.
Ballard, Box 1873, Charlottesville, Va.
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Books, Periodicals &c.

s3+ books, Periodicals &c.
DOCKS AND STATIONERY.
A large stock of English.
Latin, Greek, and French
School Books, good assortment,
Miscellaneous Books,
Diaries Cap, Letter and
Note Paper, Drawing and
Tissue Paper, Bristol Board,
States, Slate Washers, Slate Pencils,
Lead Pencils, Pocket Knives,
Perforated Paper, Portfolios,
Z Music Portfolios,
Bank Checks and Negotiable Notes, Check Books
Scrap Books, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags,
Steel Pens, Penholders, Stationers' Rubber,
Gum Bands, Paper Fasteners Black Sand, Sand
Boxes Rulers. Paint Boxes Paint Brushes, Court
Plaster, Tooth Picks, Indelible Ink, Colored and
White Chalk, Crayous, Linen and Paper Irvine,
Photograph Albums, Bibles and Testaments,
Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Sunday School
Books, Sunday School Cards and Tickets, and
Small Cloth Lined Tags. All at LOWEST PRICE
sep1s-tf ROBERT OOWAN.
- A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
SCHOOL AND MISCELLANEOU US BOOKS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF EVERY KIND,
WRITING DESKS, PORTO
LOS, ALBUMS, INDEL-
= 1BLE INK AND
.s4.Ez.. q PENCILS,
PAPER AND ENVELOPES, WITH INITIALS
AND EVERY OTHER STYLE,
BLANK AND MEMORANr
DUN BOOKS,
hU % &C., &c.
For sale by
HUNTER & NOWLIN,
Main Street, Staunton, Va
mar26 69-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

A1OTICE.-The Co-partnership of Hilb Wei
IN Ter was dissolved April 1st 1862, by
limitation, and both parties are hereby author
lied to sign the firm in liquidation only. The
accounts are ready, AID all persons knowing,them-
selves indebted, are expected to settle the same
promptly Our books must be closed.
apr9-tf HILB & WELLER,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

nENNET WINE.-Miss Leslies Rennet Wine
IL, for making IN a few minutes, Slip, Fruit
Curd, Junilet, and delicate and wholesome des-
serts at LINFps drug eEd prescription store.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

DR. B. P. REESE will devote his entire time
- to his profession. Calls left at the
store or at his office on the corner above the Luz
theran Church, and nearly opposite DR.. Wayt&
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

We learn, from gentleman, who has just
passed over the railroad from Covington to the
White Sulphur, that very little remains to be
done on the work, for the trains to run to the
White Sulphur regularly, which they will GER
tainly do by tina LIST of July. Preparations ara
panies and particularly at the White Sulphur
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

Particular attention is called to the card Of Guy
b Drake, in another column. They have just
opened an entirely new stock ofgoods, at White .
Old Stand, Main Street, which they will be
pleased to have the public call and examine
Remembsr stWhite's Old Cornern
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The undersigned, in retiring from business,
takes great pleasure in recommending the new
concern of Young b Reese to the old patrons of
Young Kinney, and to the public, as in all res
poets worthy of their utmust confidence.
CHARLES N. KINNEY. g
aprl6-tf .7.--. 70 tt.-,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

Dealers in clothing are requested to notice the
card Of D. NJ. Pattie, from Virginia, with Rein
hard, Bros. 4 Co., Nos. Z, 9 and II Sharp Street,
Baltimore.
They havsa fine stock of Clothing, embracing
all kinds, shades, and colors, and az Mr.. Pattie
coming from the Old Dominion, is anxious to
extend their business in the Valley, we have no
doubt he would make II to the interest of buye
generally to give him call.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

HENDRYS Il LUSHBAUGHS'
DOOR, SASH,
AND BLIND FACTORY
AND
LUMBER YARD.
At the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA,
Conducted by experienced, practical men, with
the advantages Of all the latest improvements in
machinery. .rsr
FLOORING, .,..-....-. ....-
DOORS,
SASH.
BLINDS,
MOULDLNGS,
BRACKETS
manufactured to order, aud, in fact, everything
appertaining to the completion of a house.
In addition to this we would call your atten-
ton to our LUMBER YARD-Lumber furnished
in the rough or worked as may be desired.
FENCING PLANK IN ABUNDANCE.
Orders promptly filed and shipments attended
to- Parties from the country will find market
here tor Lumber, Shingles, &C., for which the
cash will be paid
~ TERMS-CAsH ON DELIVERY. 90
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

A large crowd attended the concert given by
the stanton Musical Association at the Chapel
of the D. 4 Blind Institution, on Friday night
last. We were unable to be present but learn
'taat everything passed off pleasantly and much
to the grati6ca ton of the large number present.
We are informed also that the Stieff pianos with
their new and improved Agrafe Tribe, under
the skilful manipulation of the Professors Ide
perfectly electrified the multitude present.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

DIssOLUTION.- The partnership of Young
- & Kinney, in the Drug Business, has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent: The
books of the concern will be found with DR..
Young, to whom parties indebted will please
make prompt payment. r
W. B. YOUNG,
.tAs CHARLES N. KINNEY.
April LIST, 1869. .-;.,t i {. y t,..- 5is4; ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

A DMINISTRAROR'S SALE.-As Admins
II traitor of the estate of Samuel Yount de-
ceased, will will offer at public sale, on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The attention of dealers in Liquors, and thoss
having produce to consisn to a Commission
House in Baltimore is called to the card of NJ. Low
eabach, No. "a South Howard Street. He is pre-
pared to furnish Liquors Of all kinds, at the low
est market rates, and all produce consigned to
him will receive his personal attention, and
prompt returns of the accounts of Sales made
when the produce is Sold
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

Hartman b Co. have put on new daily stage
line between this place and Harrisonburg and
connect with the trains on the Chesapeake & Ohio
and Orange Alexandria h Manassas Railroads
and with the stages from this point to Lexington.
The collector of Internal Revenue will be in
Staunton on Goth, 9th and 28th of this month.
All who have been notified, and all delinquents
are notified to come forward and.p pay The taxes
on Licenses, Incomes, Watches, Plate &C., will
be collected. Bear this in mind.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

THOR RENr.-A good Store Room. Apply to
Il C. A. Heller. Corner Main and Augusta
Streets.
jan22--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

The undersigned have this day entered into
co-partnership under the style Of Young & Reese,
for carrying on a general Drug Business at the
old stand Of Young b Kinney.
Dr. Young will continue, as heretofore, to give
his undivided personal attention to the business
and will have the services Of a competent assis-
tant. FL fA.s- = -
ayt W. B YOUNG,
pEECE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-04-23

On the 9th Of April at his residence in Fairfield,
of heart disease, Mr.. VIM. r. Moore, in the Goth
year of his age. se
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-10-22

The funeral of ex-President Pierce took
place at Concord on the nth.
Cyrus A. Eastman, appointed Treasurer
of the San Francisco Mint some time
since, has accepted the position.
President Grant has appointed Gen.
VIM. w. Belknap, of Iowa, Secretary OF
War. Major General Belknap is gradu-
ate of Princeton College, New Jersey.
He commanded one of the divisions of the
Fifteenth Army Corps, in General Sher-
mans last two campaigns. He is about So
years of age, and is a lawyer by profes-
sion
The Chicago Tribune of the 18th says:
"The condition of Rear Admiral Farragut,
now lying sick at the Sherman House,
leaves but little hope for his recovery. In
deed, before this reaches the eye Of the
reader, the old hero may have passed from
among the living"
Rev. DR.. Henry Niles Pierce has been
elected Missionary Bishop of Arkansas
and the Indian Territory by the House of
Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
The President, General Sherman, Sec
retary of the Interior, Postmaster General,
and number of other officials, were in
attendance upon the Maryland State Fair
at Frederick, on the 18th.
General Belknap, the new Secretary of
War, telegraphed his formal acceptance
on the 14th. He would enter upon the
duties of the office in about two weeks
The President and party visited the
Antietam battlefield on the 18th.
The condition of Admiral Farragut was
such at an early hour on the morning of
the 10th as to give rise to strong hopes for
his recovery.
Colonel w. H. Selleck, of Wisconsin,
has been appointed Consular Agent at
Bradford, England, Uice Geo. M. Towles.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-10-22
Rights of the Newspaper Press.

Judge Dobbin, of the Superior Court OF
Baltimore, Md, in his charge to the jury
in recent libel suit against the proprie-
tors of the american of that city, gives a
more liberal construction to the rights of the
newspaper press than has usually ema-
mated from the courts The law of libel
in this country is to large extent tradi-
tional, resting mainly upon English stat
utes, and the hardship it works to the
public is the presumption ofmalice against
publishers, whenever the conduct of indi-
viduals is commented upon unlavOrably.
Libel suits are in the nature of criminal
prosecutions, and yet the ordinary rule
that every man is to be supposed innocent
until the contrary is established is reversed
in these cases, and the burden of proof
thrown upon the defendant. Judge Dob
bin, actuated by a more enlightened spirit,
and by higher estimate of the RESPONSE
bilities ofjournalism, declares that it is the
duty Ofthe press to be vigilant in regard to
the correction ofpublic wrongs, and that it
is even better for the innocent to suffer in
some cases than that the right to freely
comment upon acts prejudicial to the in
terests of the community should be ham
pered and newspapers deprived of an in
IlucIiCo 81 cSSeHGldl W Tile welfare OF man
kind. In several of the States the libel
laws have of late years been greatly
amended in this direction, and a better
protection given to the Independent and
respectable press. OF course it is not de-
sirable that all restraints should be abol-
ished, and the opportunity given for will
ful defamation but the laws should not
make it dangerous or costly thing for a
journalist to speak plainly of wrongs
against society-Missou7S Repu6lican.