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THE PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE CEl
il TRIAL RAILROAD.

NnANdE OF aOUhc.
On and after MONDAY, April 4, 1870, trains will
run as
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA, from depot OF p, W.
For PORT DEPOSIT at 7 A. NJ. and 4SO F. M.
For OXFORD at 7 A. NJ, $50 p. Nj. and 7 r. N.
For CHADDS FORD N CHESTER CREEK
r. r. at Z A. NJ, 10 A. NJ, $50 z. NJ, 40 P. NJ, and
Train leaving Philadelphia at 7 A. M. connects at
Port Deposit with train for Baltimore.
Trains leaving Philadelphia at 10 A. M. and $50 p.
Deposit at 92b A. M, connect at Chadds Ford juno
ton with WILMINGTON 4 READING Il II. az
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NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
N H SHORT MIDDLE ROUTE To THE
LEHIGH AND WYOMING VALLEYS, NORTH
TERROR NEW YORK, BUFFALO, CORRY.
ROCHESTER,, H GREAT LAKES, N THE
DOMINION OF CANADA.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Takes effect May ID, 1870.
Sixteen Daily Trains leave Passenger Depot,
100 a. ri. Accommodation for Fort Washing.
AtT'35A.M. (Express), for Bethlehem, Easton, Al.
lentown, Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre, Williams
Taverley, andin connection with the ERIERAiIr
WAY for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Cleve.
land. Chicago. San Francisco, and all points in
rs A. M. Accommodation for Doylestown.
e45 A. M, tExpress) for Bethlehem, Easton, AL
lentown, Mauch Chunk, Williamsport, WilkesDarre,
Pittston, Scranton. Hackettstown, Schooley's
Mountain, and N. ]. Central and Morris and Essex
M. (Aecommodation) for Fort Was hin gton
LIS, 9 80, and $40 T. NJ, for Abingdon.
ls naS Y; Nj Ms GaEPF Shnn dGs f Mshsaeg d, Ea't2 sat As:
barre, Pittston, and Hazleton.
2SOP M. (Accommodation) for Doylestown.
At 800 2. M. (Bethlehem Accountability for
Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown, Uoplay, and
aIS F. M. (MaiD for Doylestown.
500 +. M; for bethlehem, Easton, Allentown,
62OP M. Accommodation for Lansdale.
500 and l1so P. M. (Accommodation) for Fort
Washington.
The Fifth and sixth streets, Second and Third
streets, and Union Lines City Cars run to the
Depot.
TRAINS ARRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA FROM
Bethlehem at s 65, and 1896 A. NJ; gas, sos, and
S"26 I. NJ.
Doylestown at s'25 A; NJ, 40 and 7O5 P. NJ.
Lansdale at 7'30 A. NJ.
Fort washington at 800 and 1l2O A. NJ, $40 and
Arlington at 2fs5, 1855, and s45 P. NJ.
ON SUNDAYS.
Philadelphia for Bethlehem at $50 A. NJ.
Philadelphia for uOylestown at 2 90 Z. NJ.
Philadelphia for Fort Washington az $50 A. NJ.
and 700 p. NJ.
Doylestown for Philadelphia at $50 A. n.
Bethlehem for Philadelphia at 400 p. NJ.
Fort Washington for Philadelphia at $50 A. NJ.
and $40 7. NJ.
Tickets sold and baggage checked through to
principal points at Mann's North Pennsylvania
Baggage Express Office, No. LOB 8. Fifth street.
May 16, 1870. ELLIS CLARK, Agent.
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w JERSEY RAILROADS.

SOmmEh AhItANd ELL EN
COMMENCING THURSDAY, JUNE 80, 1870.
Leave Philadelphia, foot OfMsrket street upper
500 A. M, Mail for Bridgeton, Salem, Vineland,
Millville, Swedesboro, and intermediate stations.
o 90 A. Nj. Mail and Express for Cape May.
IL as A. NJ, Woodbury. Accommodation.
Sl5 p. M, Accommodation for Cape May, MILL
Vile, Vineland, and way stations below GlassOoro.
$3.50 y. M, Passenger for Bridgeton, Salem,
SwedesbOro, and intermediate stations.
400 /. NJ, Fast Express, for Cape May only.
646 7. NJ, Passenger for Swedesbero and Clay
ton, stopping at ali stations on signal.
Sunday Mail Train leaves Philadelphia at ia
A. M; returning, leaves Cape May at $40 z. NJ.
Communication tickets at reduced rates between
Philadelphia and all stations.
Cape May Season Tickets, good for four months
from date of purchase, $50. Annual Tickets, 800.
Freight Train leaves Camden daily at $40 A. NJ,
stopping at ali stations between Glassboro and
CAPE May, and II O'Clock noon for Swedesboro,
Salem, and Brldgeton.
Freight received In Philadelphia at second
covered wharf below Walnut street.
Freight delivery at No. 225 5. Delaware avenue.
8lB WIN. j. SEWELL, Superintendent.
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LINES.

DAILADELPHIA n ERIE RAILROAD.
SUMNER TIM TABLE,
On and after MONDAY, May 80, 1870, the trains
on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad run az
follows from Pennsylvania Railroad Depot, Wssk
Philadelphia
" W~illiamsport . s 90 A. M.
arrives at Erie . 7'A0 y. M.
ERIE EXPRESS leaves Philadelphia 1850 A. M,
" W~illtamsport : s'15 2. NJ,
I" srrivos at Erie 5.25 A. M,
ELMIRA Leaves Philao elPhis zoe A. n.
arrives at Look Haven 100 P. Cd.
port /. $50 P. I'll.
" 4" arrives at Lock
Haven . = 2'45 p, II.
EASTWARD,
WiiIiamsport s.sS ?, M.
arrives Ut Philadelphia $50 A. M.
ERIE EXPREsS leaves Erie : 200 I. d..
arrives at Philadelphia $50 2. M.
ELM IRA MAIL leaves WilIiamsPort = cas- A. III.
I" arrives at Philadelphia 9 90 P. III.
BUFFALO EXP. leaves Williamsport II rs A. M.
Harrisburg = 6 ~ A. NJ.
BALD BAGLE MAIL leaves I; Haven u36 A. NJ.
I" " arr. Williamsp't IL so p. NJ.
BALD EAGLE EN-. leaves Lock Haven 9'S5 P, N.
" 4" 4" arr. Williamsport To- so u, M.
Express Mail and Accommodation, east and west.
connect at Cory, and all west bound traias ana
Mail and Accommodation east at 1~rvinetOn vita
OIL Greek and Allegheny River Railroad.
WM. A. BALDWIN,
General Superintendent.
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THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT
FOB Tx SALE or
E s S.,
Nc. SO4 CHESNUT STREET.
CENTRAL OFFICE, no. los S. FIFTH STREET
1.-TWO doors below Chestnut street,,
ESTABLISHEDls 1852.
The sale OF Revenue Stamps is still continued al
the Old Established Agencice.
The stock comprises every denomination printed
by the Government, and having at all times a large
supply, we are enabled to I'LL and forward 10y Mail
or Express) all orders, Immediately upon receipt a
matter OF great importance.
United States Notes, National Bank Notes, Drafts
on Philadelphia, and Post once Orders received In
payment
ANY information regarding the decisions OF the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue c~heer6ully and
gratuitously furnished.
Revenue Stamps printed upon Drafts, Checi
Receipts, etc.
The following rates OF commission are allowed
Stamps and Stamped Paper:-
On s25 and upwards. ....."..".."""..2per
. 100 4" =. ..............3 4"
300 ..".".....""......
AddressM ers, ETC., 10
STAMP AGENCY
| nc. fO4 CHESNVT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
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EOr Iurther apply 20
JOHN f. VANLEER, JR, Ticket Agent.
No. COL Chestnut Street,
FRANCIS FUNK, Ticket Agent.
No. 1l6 MARKET Street.
SAMUEL II. WALLACE,
Ticket Agent at the Depot.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company viii not
assume any risk for Baggage, except for Wearing
Apparel, and limit their responsibility to One Hun.
dred Dollars in value. All Baggage exceeding
that amount in value will be at the risk Of the
owner, unless taken by special contract.
A. ]. CASSATr,
4p General SuperIntendent. Altoona, Pa.
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NOTION SAIL DUCK AM CANVAS, OF L
numbers and brands. Tent, Awning, Trunk,
and Wagon-coyer Duck. Also, Paper Manufac-
turers' Drier Felts, from thirty to seyenty-six
JOHN w. ENERMAN,
No. 10 CHURCH Street (Cjty Stores).
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RAILROAD LINES
PRNsYLvAN1A CENTRAL RAILROAD.

AFTER p M, SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1870.
The trains Of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
KET Streets, Which is reached directly BY the Mar.
ket street cars, the last car connecting with each
train Leaving wing Front and Market streets thirty
Depot:
at the Ticket ONCE, N. W. corner Ninth and Ohes.
nut streets, and at the Depot.
for and deliver baggage at the depot. Orders left
at No. sol Chestnut street, or No. lS Market street,
TRAINS LEAVE DEPOT.
Fs. 4 i HISSss0mmodatlon 10 A. NJ, &isSoand liz sSS ].
Erie Express T0O A, M.
Harrisburg Accommodation $50 !. N.
Psrkesburg Train $50 P. M.
Erie Mail and fP%5ittsburg Express q. 1880 T. u.
EraIe Mail leave, daily, excep, Sunday, Thinning
day night passengers viii leave Philadelp6ia at 5
O'Clock. P~lttsburg Express, leaving on Saturday
night, runs only to Harrisburg.
Cincinnati Express leaves daily, All other trains
daily except Sunday.
The Western Accommodation Train runs daily,
except Sunday. For this train tickets must be pro-
cured and baggage delivered By P. III. at No. Ie
Sunday Train No. 1 leaves Philadelphia at sac
A. NJ; arrives at Paoli at e'4o A. M. Sunday
Train No. 2 leaves Philadelphia at Gao P. M; ar.
sunday Train No. i leaves Paon at $50 A. NJ;
arrives at Philadelphia at $40 A. M. Sunday
Train No; 9 leaves Paoli at $50 P. M arrives at
TRAINS ARRIvs AT DEPOT.
Cincinnati Express . $40 A, NJ.
P PHI S1sI Express e s,s 80 4. NJ NJ
Paon Accommodatn,' $50 A. ii. 1880 $40 +. M.
Fast Line and Buffalo Express s.sS 4. NJ.
Lancaster Train 11'55 A. NJ,
Lock Haven and EImlrs Express S4oP i. N.
racine Express . AZZ0 T. "a.
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A DOG HERMIT. The Cincinnati Gazette
tells the following story of a dog who has
for ten years lived apart from the world and
his kind
ellis cell is under a house a few doors
west of John, on the north side of Hopkins
street. The entrance is by an aperture in
the foundation wall. Here he stays all day,
sleeping or waking. with the ground for his
bed, and the floor of the dwelling for the
cover of his cell. Curious visitors have
seen his eyes glazing in the darkness of his
lodging place. No one has ever seen him
venture from his retreat by day.. He is per-
fectly quiet in his secluded home. Some
times q noiseless listener in the room above
him hears him moving about, but a step on
the floor settles him into profound silence.
About the hour of midnight he steals out
quietly from his silent retreat and takes
a ramble through the city, evidently
in quest of food His tracks may be
seen of a snowy night. No companion has
ever been known to accompany him home.
If he should bark, the tenant of the story
above him would think his last hour had
come. Where he gets his food and drink no
one is able to tell. How long he has been an
inhabitant of his present quarters is some
thing of q secret, but it could be ascertained.
Ten years, at least, is the time tradition has
told the present occupant of the dwelling this
canine hermit has lived among its foundation
walls in solitude. What induced the poor
animal to take to his dreary mode of life tradi-
ton does not tell. No tale has come out of
his disappointment in love. causing him to
avoid the society of his fellows, or of a reli-
gious fervor leading him to renounce the
world and its v~anities. Only the bare fact of
a sly, persevering, quiet canine hermit re-
mains an unexplained phenomenon. The
human occupants of the house are too humane
to disturb the privacy of the poor animal for
mere curiosity sake. The probability is he
will live his days out and die in his chosen
solitude"
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DHILABELPHIA, WILMINGTON, AND A
l. TlMORE R~AILROAD.-
TIME FABLE

COMMENCING MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1870.
Trains will leave Depot, corner of Broad street
and washington avenue, as followS:-
Way Mail Train at $780, M. (Sundays excepted),
for Baltimore, stopping at all regular stations.
Limo, at Clayton with Smyrna Branch Railroad
aid Maryland and Delaware Railroad, at Har.
at Seaford with dorchester and Delaware Rail.
read, at Delmar with Eastern Shore Railroad, and
at salisbury with Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail-
road.
Express Train at l145 A. NJ. (Sundays excepted,,
for baltimore and Washington, stopping at vii.
meets at Wilmington with train for New Castle.
Express Train at 4 p. NJ. (Sundays excepted), for
Thurlow, Linwood, Olaymont, Wilmington, New,
tharlegtown, Perryyille, Havre.de-Grace, Abor,
and Stemmer's Run.
Night Express at I1'sO P. M. Daily, for Balti.
wood, Olaymont, Wilmington, Newark, Eikton,
North East, Perryyille, Havre-de-drace, Perry.
mans, and Magnolia.
Passengers for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk Will
take the 1l'46 A. M. train.
Stopping at all stations between Philadelphia
Leave Philadelphia at 1l'eo A. NJ, $50, 500, ant
TOO 7. NJ. The 300 p. M. train connects with della.
ware Railroad for Harrington and intermediate
Leave Wilmington s.45 and $40 A. NJ. zoo, 400,
and 7.l5 T. N. The $40 A. A.. train viii not stop
between Chester and Philadelphia. The 7l5 P. M.
train from Wilmington runs Daily; all other &C.
commodation trains sundays excepted.
Trains leaving Wilmington at Gas A. M. and 400
P. III. will connect nc Lamokin Junction with the
T'oo A. Nj. and &'30 p. d. trains for Baltimore Cen.
raj Railroad.
From Baltimore to Philadelphia.-Leave Baltl.
more 725 A.. NJ, Way Mail; 900 A. NJ, Express;
SUNDAY TRAIN FROM BALTIMORE.
Leaves Baltimore at 7.25 p. NJ, stopping at Mag.
nolia, Perryman's, Aberdeen, Havre-de-Grace Per.
ryvilie, Charlestown, North East, Elkton, Newark,
stanton, Newport, Wilmington, C%laymont, Lin.
wood, and Chester.
On Sundays, leave Philadelphia for West Grove
and intermediate stations at 8 90 A. NJ; returning,
left West Grove at 3'55 p. Nj.
Through tickets to all points West, South, and
Southwest may be procured at ticket office, No, s2e
Chestnut street, under Continental Hotel, where
also State Rooms and Berths in Sleeping Cars can
be secured during tie day. Persons purchasing
tickets at this office can have baggage checked at
their residence by the Unien Transfer Company.
II. +. KENNEY Superintendent.
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INVEST CHESTER AND PHILADELPHIA RAIL.
w OAD COMPANY.
leave from the Depot, THIRfY-FIRsT and CHES.
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
645 AM, for Il. c. Junction, stops at all stations.
7l5 AM, for West Chester, stops at all stations
west of Media Except Greenwood, connecting aft
B. c. junction for oxford, Kennett, Port Deposit.
and stations on the ?. and b. Q. Il. Il.
$40 A, NJ, for West Chester stops at all stations.
1880 A. NJ. for Is. c. Junction stops at all stations.
23O Z. M. for West chester stops at all stations.
415 p. M. for b. G.. junction stops at all stations.
445 T. NJ. for West Chester stops at all stations west
OF Media Except Greenwood connecting-at u. Q.
Junction for oxford, Kennett, Port Deposit, and
all stations on the p. 4 Il. @. u. II.
$50 p. NJ. for b. @. junction. This train commences
running on and after June l, 1870, stopping at all
sss p. M. for West Chester stops at all stations.
II .9o p M. for West Chester stops at all stations.
o PHILADELPHIA.
b25 A. M. from b. G. junction stops at all stations.
q 80 A, M. from West Chester stops at all stations.
74O A. M. from West Chester stops at all stations be-
tween w. G. and Media Except Greenwood, con
Meeting at b. Q. Junction for Oxford, Kenneth,
Port Deposit, and all stations on the P. a. h. @.
sIh a NJ. from B. c. Junction stops at all stations.
1OO0 A, M. from West Chester stops at all stations.
! "a p. M. from Il. G. Junction stops at all stations,
1865 p. M. from West Chester stops at all stations.
4.b5 p M. from West Chester stops at all stations.
connecting ct B.. @. Junction for oxford, Kenneth,
Port Deposit, and all stations on the p. Il B.. G. r. X.
6b5 p. M. from West Chester stops at all stations,
connecting at b. G. junction with +. d b. @. X. II.
900 p. M. from b. C. junction. This train COM
mences running on and after June 1st, 1910, stop
ping at all stations nN
500 A. M. for West Chester stops at all stations, Con.
meeting at b. C. junction with P. a b. G. r. II.
23O T. M. for West Chester stops at all stations.
40 A. n. from West C9esses Stops a. an stations asn.
W.. WHEELER, Supts
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

Hon. THOMAS RUFFrN, ST., Of
North Carolina, died in Hillsboro,
N. c., on the 18th inst. Judge
Rufln was one of the most emf
nent jurists Of the land, and his
fame has gone abroad. He gave
more character to the Judiciary Of
North Carolina than any one of
the great Judges who have worn
il ermine.
His first appearance in public
life was as a borough member en-
the House of Commons, from
HiIlsboro, in 1918. He was again
returned in 1916. In the latter
year he was elected Judge Of the
Superior Courts, which position
be resigned in 1918. He was APP
pointed to the same position in
1928, and again resigned in 1928.
In 1920 he was elected to the Su.
preme Court Bench, which posi-.
ton be filed usefully to the State
and honOrably to himself, until
1854. He was reelected Judge
Of the Supreme Court in 1858, and
again resigned in 1859.
He was in his eighty-third year at
the time Of his death.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

at the last Session of Congress
q bill was passed setting apart the
old House of Representatives as q
sort of a national art gallery, and
providing that such States of the
Union as chose should be entitled
to make the offer to Congress Of
of q statue or other work Of art
commemorative a historical event,
or eminent soldier or civilian, to
be placed in this hall. Rhode
Island has sent the first contribu-
ton in the shape Of O statue Of
Major General Nathaniel Greene,
Of the Revolutionary Army. The
presentation was made in a neat
speech by Senator Anthony, and
It's acceptance and a voteOf thanks
to Rhode Island was moved by
Senator Sumner.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

Mss BUrDErT CoUrTs succeeded
to her fortune when very young.
The great riches she was destined
to inherit we're accumulated slur-
ing the course OF a ]protracted
commercial career by her grand
father, and the whole of his for
tune was bcqueathcd by him abso
lutcly to Harriet, Duchess Of 81.
Adams, his second wife, who was
for many years a popular ravoritc
with the British public as the we'll
known actress, Mrs. Mellon. This
lady at her death was found 10
have left her vast wealth to her
husbands granddaughter, the
daughter Of Mr.. Francis Bnrdett.
The value of the property at the
time was estimated at fl 100000;
but is known to have increased
greatly since then, and Miss
Coutts' income is estimated at over
E100,000 a year.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

A CURIOUS account ofthe "Skid-
daW Hermit has been published
in the English newspapers. This
gentleman lives on the Summit of
shnddaw, and, no matter what the
weather may be, is never pro-
vided with more clothing than a
canvas SHIRT, open at the breast,
and trousers, or rather knicker.
bockers, Of coarse MATERIAL
Shoes, stockings, and hats he des-
pises altogether. A p~rofusiOn Of
black mattad hair thlckly covers
his head and the lower portion OF
his face. His features are strongly
marked, and his cOuntenance be.
tokens more than ordinary intel.
Heance In snswer to inquiries
he states Chat he dlslikes the re
sifalnss Of civilized society tha
FROM 4 boy be has objected t
wearing much olothin 8, and tha
he cannot live except When fre'
and in the open air.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

A bill has been introduced
in the Missouri Legislature to re-
move the State capital from JEFF.
ferson city to st. Louis. The
Louisina Legislature has already
taken its capital from Baton Rouge
to New Orleans. So of Georgia,
Of which Atlanta is the capitals.
Thus It will be seen that the capital
in every State are being transferr-
ed to the commercial centres Of
the different States. 1t is an i'm
perative necessity and will event
ually bring the capital Of Missis-
sippi, from Jackson to Yicksburg.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-29

A A a
the Missouri Legislature b aboi.
lsh capital puaishmeai IL that
State. This should be The law Of.
every State. The taking Of hui
man lie save N the AbsOlate de-
tense Of ones own life We claim
10 be q crime against heaven and
earth. What right aceFues to a
people to make one man, the exc
cuiiOner, commit licensed muir
der. There Is some Justification
even before the bar Of the great
hereafter, for killing under excite
ment and the heat Of passion.
But there certainly can be none
for that which is done calmly and
with a preparation Of months, all
Of which has been published aud
made known to the world. Then
this murder to be perpetrated for
pay and by a man who bears no
hatred or malice towards him,
whose life he SO coolly and de-
liberateIy takes away. II it is q
crime in the executioner it is GER
tainiy as great upon the Judge
who pronounced the sentence
the jury who found the verdict ;
lawyers who prosecuted the leg
islators who created such u law
and those who permitted it to re.
main unrepealed upon the statute
books, and the people who sus-
tains such action are also equally
criminal. Under no circumstances
would We as q member of a jury
declare u man q murderer, he
cause it carried with it the sentence
Of death by violence and by hu-
man agency and which we cannot
recognize as other than murder
licensed by earthly laws but con-
'demned by God.
If there was nothing more to
make this odious and horrible
practice dctestable, the bungling
and brutal manner in which our
executions are conducted BY mex
perienced persons, who are excit-
ed with torturing doubt as to the
after. death justification for this
deed, should be all. suflcient.-
There is scarcely an execution
which takes place in the United
States which is not attended by
the most sickening accidents or
objectionable negligence. The OK
ecutioner at all events is instruc-
ed to alone take the life Of the
victim, and not torture him as so
many are. One day we read that
the Sheriff is compelled to knock
his victim ~senseless with u blud-
geon before the fatal knot can be
tied; with another the ROPE
breaks, aud the whole horrible
scene must be again enacted an
other is given too much rope, anC
instead of having his neck bro
ken outright by the fall, his feet
strike the ground just enough to
prevent giving him, what undeI
such circumstances, would be al
inestimable blessing-death, but il
instead permitted to gradual!
| choke to death as, his strength
waning, he throws more of hi
weight on the cord about his neck
And thus the list might be contin
ued. II there was no other mean.
for the prevention of crime, ant
punishment of criminals this Grim
might possibly be somewhat jus
titled. When a man commits
crime or sufficient magnitude t
forfeit his life, let him be put in
n~on;to,N;arv Cor liCo