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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-26
st. Adams, VT June. 1863 1dtf
WELDEN SPRING WATEF

Water from Wclden Spring, st. Adams, Yer
Scrofua Cancer, and all diseases of the skin
and also for Dyspepsia. Kidney and Liver Com
plants, General Debility, &c., &C., is now for
sale, at Wholesale and retail, at 2lS Washington
ing an analysis of the Water with certificates
from physicians and others, tcstifying to its
beneficial effects III numerous cases where it has
been tried.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-01-26
LNAKRAt BROTHERS, IKON MER-

Dealers in Nails, Glass, Oils, Paints, Agrcul-
tLrai Tools, which we offer at low cash figure
Corner Lake and Main streets.
81. Adams March 49, 1864. 1-tf
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

MkssKs. EpiioEs lin your report of the fire,
i'll Saturday. issue the language used in regard
to the g Firemcn of Wilmington saving the
town." was little too strong, and while VIC
would not tctrnct one iota of praise from their
service rendered, which was Invaluable. vet be it
said Ia the credit OF the towns people that through
their energy and cxcrton the progress of the fire
had been stayed IN CLOUDS Row" Here we
would like 10 mention names, but to name all
who dcstrvc special mention would be to make
too long list Tor publication.
There Is M doubt but Within six months, or
even sooner, the water works will be erected, us
after this lesson il would be an utter disregard of
the wishes of the Inhabitants ii not n criminal
ncglt Ct in the powers that be to procrastnatc the
immediate provision of good supply of water
first, and secondly n suitable engine with axes,
ladders, hooks. and all things necessary for the
immediate eXtinguishmcnt of fire.
A town like this, owning l0GS acres of the best
land in New Castle county, valued at $3.50, 900 to
goo, GGO ought certainly TO have some security
against such contlagration rs occurred on Friday
night.
The following pcrsons suffered considerable
loss by the necessary destruction IN the hasty re-
moval of theii household goods and kitchen fur
nilurc, as their dwelling houses were nil cleaned
out ready for the burning:
Miss Toman, Il. j. Watson, q. King, Mrs. Chal-
longer, j. Wi'mot, 7. Mason, Mrs. Mary Turner.
All these are truly thankful TO those by whose eff
forts saved them from being homeless. Inrcgird
To the delay of sending the Wilmington engines
over, Mr.. Sewcll has sent the following letter,
which explains itself:
To A. G. GRAY, Esq. IA gentleman from your
place told me this morning your neighbors were
much dissatisfied Mt the delay in sending help
from here, remarking that it might have been
there g two hours sooncr'' II We had sent an en-
gine from here instead Of waiting for the ''Bos-
ton" beg you will disabuso those who think
this, us far as you can. Your message calling for
help was receive. at Office at depot about 915 D.
M, as | learn. 1t had then to be brought up
town, TO the Mayor, etc, and to me- The extra
left here with the nremcn at HOB p. m. The
Boston was rafting here, turned and ready, some
down by shifting engine. Such delay as occurred
was In getting cars together, to platform, and
loaded,-and was increased by four trains coming
in while work was In progress. But you sec BY
the above, the loss of time could not have been
very great. Rcsp'y,
L. q. SEwAIL..
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
Milford.

Milford.
MILroRD, March 22.-It Is generally thought
now that the fruit crop is injured to consldera-
bic extent Some think there will not BIZ more
than half crop, which after all will pay about rs
well as full crop on account of the enhanced
price of the fruit. The present cold weather is
putting the farmers behind-hand with their spring
work, the spring not proving as favorable rs they
expected.
Henry G. Stevenson has been appointed by the
Town Commissioners bailif OF Milford.
Fresh fish have been quite plentiful here this
week, and herring have been selling at 20 ccnts
per dozen. The Whitby troupe gave concert
here on Saturday night last; 1t was poorly attend
There is still some building and repairing going
on. Peter +. Causcy, Jr., is about commencing
to build large warehouse at the depot for the
storage of grain, &c. The Academy IL to undergo
a thorough repairing and rcfitting. The school
is now stopped for this purpose.
The chicken cholera still continues here, one
pcrson 10 the ncighborhood lost seventeen fowls
by it last week.
Mr.. Spencer Shoemaker, a very respectable
farmer, who left here last spring with his family
and settled In Virginia. is dissatisfied and will re-
turn " Milford with his family on the first of
April. FRANK.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
"Mine is but single life; he has seven

"Mine is but a single life; he has sever
depending on him, she said, aloud.
As she spoke, she leaped from her saddle
and, with gesture, commanded him to take
her place. -,
| 1.-THE Indians
| Miriam again pointed to the saddle.
&C.," she commanded. ''Think only of
your family, and be gonc!"
Still Thompson hesitated, sweeping the
horizon with eager glances, TO assure him
self that no immediate danger was threat
ened. A change came over his face as he
looked, and he uttered wild cry, catching
up the glass Mr.. Dane had let fall, and look
ing through it.
The sight he bcheld convulsed him with
terror.
Not mile away, to the west, he saw COM
ing rapidly, considerable body of mounted
savages.
They're coming.--a band of REDSKINS
directly towards us /" he gasped. 'I1n lost
Fly, Miriam, while you have the iime"
The maiden took the glass and gazed
through it an instant at the approaching foe.
A strange light appeared in her eyes-a
light possessed only by those upon whom
God has bestowed consciousness of His
great protection-the. light Of a heroism
which death itself cannot master.
"Sure enough" she murmured. "They
are coming The leader is Red Knife. Go,
neighbor Thompson-on the instant"
we can ride together" cried Thompson.
mo. The horse is tired. We have been
to Willow Island. We should be overtaken
before we had gone two miles.
'Then we'll die together"
"No! no! You must mount"
With grasp so sudden and firm that it
startled him, the maiden pushed him towards
the horse, and In another instant he found
himself, more by instinct than by thought, |
seated in the saddle.
"Away, Selim, cried Miriam to her steed, |
with an imperative gesture. away
The horse broke furiously over the plain, |
giving Thompson only time enough to flash |
> look of gratitude towards the maiden, as
ne dashed away to the northeast, towards |
his menaced home.
A moment later, Mr.. Dane looked over
lis shoulder-took in at glance the situa-
ion Of affairs, recognizing the peril as well
ss the heroism of his child-bowed his head
as one submits to the inevitable,
n appreciation of her conduct, aud then he
'wept on to the rescue of his wife, his soul
orn by such emotions as are seldom brought
o battle together.
And Miriam, throwing herself fiat upon
he ground, remained alone upon the plain,
n the very path of Il score of mounted In
lians, who were galloping towards her with
he swiftness of the wind
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
The U. Q. District Attorneyship,

EDS. COMMERCIAL noticed in your Issue Of
this evening, that my name has been used In
connection With the office of U. s. District At
ney for this District Allow me to say, that am
not candidate for that position.
1t Is true, had some intention of applying for
that Office but several days ago informed two
gentlemen Of your county that had declined
that intention.
! am not n candidate for that, or for any other
Office. Respectfully Yours,
G. 8. LAYTON.
March 22d, 1869.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
Gsatha.

wILsoN-In this city, March 2sd, Martha. laughter
of David Wilson.
ROBINETTE.-On the 18th inst, after a lingering
illness. Kezia, wife Of David Roblnctte, sr.
BROWN.-At Palatks, Florida on wedne- day. March
10th, James W. Brown, Of Claymont, Delaware, in
the 2sth year of his age.
wALLER.-In Carson City, Nevada, February 9TH,
Of consumption, William Alfred Waller,of Newark,
Del, aged 30 years.
MISSIMER.-On the nth inst, in Braniywine Hd.,
Henry G. Missimer, aged IS years
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

fs-1ruth.-If there were no clouds there would
be no rainbow rain, and If there troubles
We should not know what pleasure IL IL there was
no poor shoemakers the delight of going to u flani-
gems and getting perfect ft would be unapprecia-
ted as IT Is however, ladies and gentleie OF the
city consider him the boot and shoe iashiuer OF the
day, and as consequence there is silva, custo-
mers for his beautiful store 9th ana Market
Ell to all.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

A WIFE's PROPERTY. --Iu the Circuit Court for
Cecil county last week. three days were spent on
the trial Of the suit Of Thos. M. Reed VS.. the ex
ccutor of William Reed, deceased. The above
suit was to recover various sums of money,
amounting in the aggregate to about eleven hun
drcd dollars, which Emma Reed, the widow of
the defendants testator, loaned to her husband at
various Times during her married life, and which
claim she assigned 10 her son, the plaintiff In the
Cause.-The money loaned byher having been her sep
aratc Estate left to her by her father and mother.
The Court holding that q married woman cannot
loan money to her husband, oil property owned
by her necessarily becoming his upon her mnrri-
for the defendants. An appeal will be taken to
the Court OF Appeals, exceptions having been
fled by the plaintiff.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
MarriAAes.

EY-MANSFIELD.-March 9th, at the resi-
dence Of the BRIDES parents, In Dover, Del by
Rev, A. D. Davis, Mr.. Draper D. Finley 10 Miss
Annie Mau,neld
CORNBkO0KS-MULLA 18th, 1869, at
the residence Of the brides father by Rev Oh ,res
ID. Shaw, Mr. VIM. H. Cornbrooks and Miss Eliza.
beth K. MullAn, beth of this city,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

az The place TO go II you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson q Foulks, No. Io2 West
Second street, Wilmington. Gentlemen can dnd an
assortment which embraces every variety of boot and
Shoe from the light dress shoe fancy pumr to the
heaviest brogans or cavalry boots. For ladies and
misses the variety offered is almost infinite and none
who wish to buy can fail to be suited while to get
shoes for your children, 1t is just the place to CO.
Remember the place. 1o2 West Second street, VIII
mincton
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

FOUND DRowNED.-The body Of an unknown
white man was found in the Delaware, near the
Point House" on Saturday. He was feet
inches in height; had brown hair and sandy
whlskers; wore blue cloth pants, white shirt,
boots. On the body were two letters one 81
which was addressed flames Larkins, Henry
Clay L. o., Brandywine.n
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

UNITARIAN CoNrEREScE.-Thc Quarterly Con-
ference Of Unitarian and other Christian churches
in the Middle and Southern States. will assemble
in Washington, d. c., on the 9th and 18th of
thus month. Quite large delegations will be
present from the Unitarian Churches in this city
and Philadelphia. Rev. DR.. Furness, of Phia-
delphia, or Rev. Mr.. Israel, of this city, will
preach the occasional sermon. We shall publish
the proceedings of the Conference.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
BRANDYwINE Mills QuorArroSs BY JANIS E.
PRICE Il CO.


PHILADELPHIA, March 2i.-Flour more active |;
superane s5.25@5.5O, extras s6@65O, North-west
extra family, s6.5O@7.
Wheat In fair demand red unchanged.
Corn In fair demand yellow sTas8c.
min nncb anoed - 's-'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

ARRIVAL OF REMAINs.-The steamer Yasoo.
which arrived at Philadelphia from New Orleans,
on Sunday last had aboard her the remains OF
Major Harry q. Robnett, whose sad death In tho
lust named city VIC chronicled some months ago.
The remains were brought to Wilmington on
Monday and placed in the receiving vault at the
Cemetery and will be finally inferred on Sunday
afternoon next, at 4 q clock
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

"A new Methodist Protestant Church is talked
of Mt Ceciltou.
-Elkton is excited over building a railroad and
starting machine works. Five hundred dollars
have been subscribed toward the latter by Casino
~ Co., of Newark, In this State.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
john V. Pinto has Just died iu Princess Anne
He was native of Portugal but has lived in this
country many years, and has for nifty years been
member of the VI. E. Church In Princess Anne.
He had just PASSED his 10th birthday.
The house adjoining Riders Hotel in Prin.
cess Anne, is being fitted up as shoe shop. One
was badly needed in the town.
QUEEN ASNE's COUNTY.
"A man in this county recently married
widow with one daughter, and since then his
brother has married the daughter
AN out-building at the Almshousc, near Ruths-
bnry, was recently destroyed BY fire.
"A grand temperance mass meeting was held
under the auspices Of the l. o. G. T., ut Beaver
Dams, in the NJ. L. Church, on the 18th instant
The Observer says: - A horse belonging to n
negro named George Frazier, living at Centreyille
wharf, fell while attached to wagon on Friday,
tie 18th Instant Instead of removing the sick
animal and cndenvoring to cure him, he was per-
mitted to remain where he fell until Saturday
morning, when chain was fastened to his neck
and the poor animal dragged by oxen some dis
lance into field. The horse lived until Sunday
afternoon.
WORCESTER COUNTY.
The road from Snow Hill to Salisbury is TO
be put In good order.
The female school in Snow Hill wants to
nave May party. We hope 1t may.
Stockholders in tho Worcester Railroad are
not paying In their instruments very rapidly.
wIcoMICo COUNTY.
The Eastern Shoremaa keeps a philosopher
who lives Mt New Castle.
H Hutnpbrax.s D,,,,u IT. -. .,..t..-
Ter, James Cannon, b. H. Parker have been nom
mated for town commissioners of Salisbury.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
j. B. Jakcs of Kemp's fishery recently
caught zoos herring at a single haul. Fishing
commenced early this season and they are selling
at $3.50 per hundred.
"A new vessel is building at Denton ship-yard.
Dover Bridge is to be repaired.
The deepest snow Of the season fell at Denton
on the 18th Instant 1t WINS three inches in depth.
Samuel Il. Miller is building commodous
barn In pennsylvania style, on his farm Just be-
Joseph Pierson is slowly recovering from his
speech.
-Jnmes w. salisbury has sold bis farm, living
immediately on the Choplank River, and near
Pottcr,s Landing, containing about 200 acres to
a Mr. Dickerman, Of New York, for 94,000
rALBoT COUNTY.
-Easton has monkey show.
The stables. carriage house and corn house
Of Captain James Stewart, at Oxford, were de-
stroyed BY fire on the night of the sth Instant.
The carriage and about fifteen barrels of corn
were also destroyed The corn house was nearly
new. There was an Insurance of only two hum
dred dollars-not ore-nlth of the loss.
Sales of Real Estate.
Woolston q Co.. have sold for John W. Well.
% thrce-story dwelling and lot in Oronre street
bel5W Thru h r'oI II q Mo11srr,S s'5S s''NS'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

PHILADELPHIA, March 22nd.-Bcef cattle dull.
unchanged; extra Pennsylvania and Western, ID
g 1019 cents fair to good, 9 q 81 cents COM
mon, a cents. Ten thousand head Of sheep
sold at ~ q 81 cents. Hogs dull at $3.50 a
Sl6 so pcr cWt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

IN. 1. W. Stidham q Son, Auctioneers, viii sell
&&Asin front Of their Auction Rooms, Ill T. Fourth
street, Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY, March
2lth, 1862. at halfpnst 10 o'clock one OF the most
stylish and valuable hcrses In the country; color
bright bay; also one good YORK Wagon and Q sets
single harness nearly new. Terms or sale months
credit or reduction for cash.
msr2t3td1tw L. ". BrrpHAx & Son, Auct'rs.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

Hon. Henry D. Moore, of Philadelphia. Just
appointed Collector Of that Port, WINS born In
Orange county, New York.
1t is stated that the Rev. A. Bossernan, of
Pittsburg, has been called to take pastoral charge
Of the Uniyersalist Church, in this CITY,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

sb- Those in want OF patterns for ladies and chill
drens clothing of the latest style should call on
A. d e. STEVENSON,
III Marknt Street
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

~ Ladies' and Misses Mefno VESTS Trimmings
Hosiery Bindings, Buttons, &C.. for Boys iuthes nj
A. q e. STEW ENSONS,
112 Market street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

~ 4: h Il. Stevenson are the agents Of the cele-
i,i Florence Sewing Machine which has given
Paris Exposition in 1907. Those In want Of good
machine should call aud zee them Mt TIA Market ST.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

Ts Ladies wishing Childrens Clothing made and
perfect satisfaction guaranteed should 20 to
A. q E. STEVENSON,
MarEaf afrnat
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

NOTICE.
..ss---;s..ZE1 The undersigned havn me engaged
KSsIESsSSin the application aud sale VI the best
tllIl5 and most approved 1rus,ts, Abdominal
kSlASss{{J1 supporters. Shoulder braces, Elastic
Stockipgs, Knee Caps and many other
Surgical Instruments over twenty years. enables him
TO ut persons accurately and without danger Of bein
Rubber Truss for sale at t6is establishment fitted Ia
form. private Room for this branch OF Businegs L.
N. ENGLAND, Druggist (Sign OF the Large Mortar
formerly Of 9th and Market street. s. r. Cor St,cond
and King street, Wilmington. Del. ians tytsw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

Sarah G. aud Joseph W. Cooch have taken out
letters Of Administration on the estate of Levi O.
Cooch, deceased, oil Peneader Hundred.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

WTANTED-An experienced man to work a small
w Farm, Fruit and Market Garden ~ miles be
low New Castle on the river road either for cash or
on shares. One who can furnish a team preferred.
This is a good chance to make money as there Is a
large lot Of iruit and asparagus on the place. Good
house with fine rooms and spring water OF the door
febis.w-tf B. P. BELL
A ASSORTMENT OF TABLE CUTLERY unc-
"A qualled in the State, can be seen at
J. A. ROBINSON d cos.
Second and Market sts'
NEW LOT OF GLOVER AMI TIMOTHY SELL
'N'' ia. ROBINSON & cos,
Cd and Market SITS.
GOOD ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED TO SELL
THE CLIPPER MACHINES.
"'"'' anu p nScp xst sSmn'mse WIZ" crop
These Machines are now taking the lead over all
Others and wherever introduced always have the
preference. They need no ar. umcnt to convince
farmer of their merits.
THE IRON HARyEsTER,
Mew't ans R.ape' Combined ruth SELF kA4E.
~ Simple. Durable and Light Draft Msehine,
W. T. SHAW + CO..
Front ami Justison SITS, wilmington. d..
Send for circular. mar95.smw
THAT CLOTHES HORSE at j. A. Robinson a
j. Co.'S. Second and Market strects--,Who has not
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
OUR NEiGHBORS.

CECIIl COUNTY.
"A new Methodist Protestant Church is talked
of Mt Ceciltou.
-Elkton Is excited over building railroad and
starting machine works. Five hundred dollars
have been subscribed toward the latter by Casho
IL Co., of Newark, in this State,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
Sales of Real Estate,

Woolston g. Co., have sold for John W. Wells,
q thTee,story dwelling and lot 10 Orange street
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

NOTICE. o,y,,, y.,x,,s nr,n., Tvs. e, ,
State OF Delaware, I
Upon Scrip issued 1ss2 being presented 10 the or
hce OF tho Company or any of their Agents. 30 per
cent In each will be paid on amount due members to
January 1865, and the balance In new scrip.
mario 4tddsw g. X SMITH See,y
Gazette" and "Delawarean" please copy.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
RED KNIFE;
OR,
KIT cARSON'S LAST TRAIL.

By LEON LEWIS,
AUTHOR OF s'THE WAGON TRAIN" ''THE wITou
FINDER" "TnE WATER WOLF, I" ETC., ETC.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
SHIRTS

Made OF New York Mills Muslin and Linen Fronts
for 1856 per Dozen, warranted to 1T, at
WYATT d GARRETT'S,
Gents Furnishing Store
novI-lyw No. 62i Market ST., Wilmington Del
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25
-Easton has a monkey show

The stables. carriage house and corn house
OF Captain James Stewart, at Oxford, were de-
stroyed BY fire on the night of the sth Instant.
Inc carriage and about fifteen barrels Of corn
were also destroyed. The corn house was nearly
new. There was an insurance of only two hun
dred dollars-not oIe-filth of the loss.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

NJ. L. AlroiNTMESrs.-Among the appoints
inents made by the Philadelphia Conference, the
following will be of interest to our readers -
Darby and Mount Pleasant W. II. Fries; Me-
dia j. j. Timanus Crozcrvillc, Henry White
Village Green, John A. Watson and Robert Wood,
Marcus Hook, Il. Hoffman; Chester James Cum
bingham; Trinity (ChcsteD,G. W. +. Graft ;Wcst
WV. McNlchel; New London, j. c. Gregg and
James Z. Wood; Cathcm and Kcnnett, r. b. Har-
vey and W. W. Barlow; Avondalc to be supplied:
Oxford, A. Virgins; Fulton and White Rock
Mlssion,L. B. Hoffman Nit. Ncbo, Joseph Gregg;
Safe llarbor, j. t. Kessler; Marshalton and
iumorlon, j. Pastoriield.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-03-25

john V. Pinto has just dlei in Princess Anne
He was a native of Portugal but has lived in this
county many years, and has for nifty years beer
member of the NJ, E. Church in Princess Anne.
He had just PASSED his 10th birthday.
The house adjoining Riders Hotel in Prin,
cess Ammo, is being fitted up as q shoe shop. One
was badly needed In the town.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-03-31
DisingenuOus.

''To most people, ii would appear that If a clause
in a contract be contrary to the law Of the land it
would be utterly void and Of no effect and the as
signmant Of any one would be valueess, carrying
nothing with it, and the fact that they conceded
apparently, to be available assignments would indi-
cate TO most minds, that they are not against the
law Of the land. "-Gdzefte.
"The above could only emanate from the
brain of pettifogger. Will the writer un-
dertake to say, in an open candid, manner,
that the assignment of Coolie or Bonded
Laborer by one person to another, as has
been frequently done in this Kingdom, is
lawful
"If VIC are correctly informed the legality
of such proceeding was tested in Hilo, by
a laborer, Hawaiian, we believe, who had
been assigned some two or three times, and
at last took the matter into court and OBJ
tanned q release from service."-P C. A.
The point originally put before the ad-
miring public was, that those persons who
prepared and printed the contracts in ques-
ton, were ignorant people or knaves. We
chose, at the time, to pass by the obvious
proposition, as to whether or not, the then
agent in China, could or could not compare
favorably with his critics, in point of edu-
cation, as well as honesty of purpose, see
ing that the general opinion of the COM
munity does not need to be enlightened
on that point.
1t does not always happen, that those
who are quickest to perceive the ignorance
or knavery of their neighbors, are the best
judges. Sometimespeople misjudge through
their own limited means of knowledge, and
the vanity which induces them to think
that they know more than they actually do.
The anecdote of the king Of Siam, who
executed the Dutch gentleman for attempt
ing to impose on him with the story that
the rivers in Holland could be travelled