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The New York herald., 1871-02-24
C0usT or SESSIONS.
Before Judge Troy and Associate Justices.
YOUTHFUL DEPRAyrTY.


YOUTHFUL DEPRAyITY.
George sherman, aged about sixteen years. was
tried last November a charge OF burglary and
grand larceny. There was great deal OF sympathy
for the prisoner account OF his youth and limo.
cent demeanor ana the trial resulted his acquittal.
Judge Troy and Others In the court room made up q
purse Tor young Sherman, who went on his way re-
jolcng.
Que day last month however, the police caught the
youDgsler again. having found hun leaving the store
0f solomon Wehl, Ia the Eastern district which he
mad broken into and robbed. In his possession
were found slungshot, a small saw, burglars
hainp some pawntlcsets and other articles Yester.
DAY he was tried and convicted aud Judge Troy sem
enced him 10 the Penientiary for four years. eleven
months and twenty-nine days. Young sherman
thanked the Judge, and afterwards conducted nim-
self IN such a aisorGeriy manner that the officers
had to reneye him from the court room. While
being taken rom the room he waved his cap and In
loud tones Dade the Judge farewell.
OTHER SENTENCES
Michael Baker, Patrick ManniX and James Eagan
pleaded guilty TO burglary In the third degree. The
rrst tive were sentenced 10 the Penltentiary for
three years each and the latter for one year.
John Mcclure, indicted for larceny from the per-
son pleaded guilty and was sent up for year. and
George otto, indicted for petit larceny, sent
tie House OF Refuge.
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MARINE cOUsT-pART /.
A Family Quarrel.
Before Judge Joachlmsen.

bSIVIt stIuBC JUuNHIIIctT.
John Burke u.s. Michael OCoaneu-Both the
parties were connected with the new county Court
House building. The plaintiff states tnat the de-
rendant his stepfather, receiving his pay in due bills
which were then selling at discount OF twenty-five
per cent, and wishing 10 raise money fof MS
iamiy's support without losing this percentage
asked him 10 advance the money on Them, wlich he
did handing ft over 10 his mother al de-
that he afterwards. when tdey became due, handed
them 10 defendant TO Obtain the money on them,
and. on asking for it from him. received the rather
hnp0lite and Indefinite difection-"Go 10 The seven
:een devils and get it, The mother sustained the
soa's statement against her husband stating t2at
the money mad been expended for their mainte-
nance. defendant denied having received money
"f authorizing any such transaction, claiming the
money ~ be has ana complaining that ne was driven
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SUPREME CQuaT-ieNEaaL TERN.
The Case Of John Thomas, Convicted of
Murder.

Murder.
Before Judges Ingranam and Barnard.
John Taonaa :, Padtlaig in Error, as. The People,
&C., DEFENDANTS in EfT'or.-The plaintiff. who is
eolored Ian, IL viii he remembered was tried on
the 2Sh OF last December In the Court OF Oyer ana
Terminer before Judge Caruozo on charge OF the
killing oil walter Johnson, also a cololed man,
found guilty OF murder in The first degree and sen.
renced 10 be hanged on the ATTN OF February. on
the 18th instant respite OF for three weeks
was granted py Governor Hoffman, IN order that the
case should be argued the General Term, ana the
same, according TO stipulation, came up this morn
ing Ior argument
Mr.. Grodett the plaIntiil's lawyer, made the OPEN
ing argument, and, Ia dong so, began with a re-
cital oi the facts OF the homicide, as published at
length il the HERALD on the day succeeding The XIII
Ing aud On the trial. lie insisted that there was
motive shown Tor the homicide, and 10 uniriendy
feeling existed between the deceased ana Thomas.
reversal OF the Judgment was asked for-hrst. On
ihe ground that the court was IN error IN
rejecting Jnror as incompetent on his stating that
he had conscientious scruples against capital pnn-
1snmenJ and al the same time conceded unat such
ecrup!es would not preclude INN from finding a
Nerucl when the penalty was DEATH III the evidence,
under the Instructions Of the Court should jusLly
such verdict; secondly that the Court erred in not
quas ming the indictment, naSmucn tlat II did not
charge murder 10 have been committed IN the
language or the statute or as known and defined at
common law-tbat Is OF malice a.oreshougnt;
thirdly, that the Court erred In refusing 10 give to
the Jury request OF the defendant, taking away
aspect OF Tie case under the evidence, rs alleged,
which they should have been allowed TO consider as
Affecting the degree OF manslaughter or homicide
IN which verdict would have been Justihable; and
fourthy and lastly that the verdict oil the jury was
lnsustsined and unwarral ted by the evidence
Mr. Garvin, District Attorney, strongly combatted
nj these points. He urged that II was clear and
UnmlsfakaDle case OF murder, and that the evidence
wholly warranted the verdict
The court reserved It's decision.
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MAINE culaI.
action for Iujurias TO n Horse.
Before Judge Carter,


John D. Le1ctS rs. Charles B'dEley.-This action
was brought to recover sum OF ST. 600 ier alleged
Injuries 10 plaintiffs horse. II appeared that on
the 26th Of last September, while plaintiff and de-
Iendant were driving on Sixth avenue, both going
towards the Central Park, the defendant in attempt
ing 10 go by the plaintiff VINO was ahead and drlv-
ing on Inc right towards the curb struck the plain
ua's nlgb horse with the shaft Of his wagon iDjur-
lug hlia on Tue shoulder ana also on the hInd foot
which, Is Is testlned 10, reduced the value OF the
animal one-naL The animal was proved TO be fast,
rotting within 2:S6, and estimated 10y experts 10
have ueen worth from 81, 0Oe TO $4,000 The
pia.nul, corroborated by ms lady companion
testified that ae kept straight on, going toward
the Park, close 10 the curp, anu the defendant IN
attempting 10 pass by either through negligence or
malice, drove INTO his team, lnactng the inlu res
referred 10.
The defence set up vas that IN at,emptlny to pass
on the left o the piantln the plantn inclined hls
lean towards The leit, thereby causing @ coils on.
Severn! Witnesses examined as 10 the IN urles
INFLICTED, the value OF the animal her speed dc All
o. whom TESTIFIED TO her great speed as roadster
Judge Curtis said tEat he would hold until over
ruled by an appellate court that the speed OF horse
was an element OF value. After the evidence was
closed the case was adjourned TO March s, 10 give
counsel an opportunity 10 furnish the Court with
briefs.
For plaintiff, Chauncey sharer; for defendant, Mr.
Coitrell.
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SUPREME COusT-TRIAL TERM.
Verdist of Damages Against an Omnibu
(omuRny.

Verdict of Damages Against Omnibus
Company.
Before Judge Brady.
Auea n. Br0die, BY ms GUARDIAN, rs. S1nue, W.
Andre1cs et dL-This was n suit for $4,000 damages
for being run over by a Fifth avenue omnibus in
January, 1865, at the corner OF Seventeenth street
and Fifth avenue. IL was claimed that the driver
drew up his horses as the hoy, thirteen years DID,
was about 10 cross the street. and upon this the boy
attempted TO over but that directly after this
the driver sackened the reins and looked down into
the omnibus hole and therefore the horses start ed
on again and ran upon the boy. The defence was
that there was no negligence on the part OF the
driver and that the boy WAS wholly to blame. The
Jury brought IN verdict or 81, $50 Tor the plaintiff
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BROOkl- YIN COUR rs.
uE!TED s1sTEs DISTRICT CeuRT.

Cigar Dealer sent TO the PeDiteniiary.
Before Judge Benedict.
Alfred Foster was convicted short time since OF
having violated the revenue laws by not properly
boxing and stamping cigars. The officers seized a
large number OF cigars the prisoners store in AT.
lantic street, but, upon the trial, when his
counsel called upon the District Attorney TO
produce the cigars In court not one
OF them could be found. Yesterday aiter.
noon the District Attorney moved sentence
IN Fosters case. and Judge Benedict thereupon
fenced him 10 Imprisonment in the Kings county
Penitentiary for SIX months and TO pay a fine OF
s ZOO the prisoner TO remain committed until the
1nc shah be paid. @fhA
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SUPERIOR CoJaT-SPECIaL Term.
Decisions.
Bv ,luQpp Freedman


EtuiaDl A. EHge7nan Us. Enaie p. Engernsan.--
Referees report confirmed and judgment OF divorce
granted.
Behlta9 rs. C7tGnman.-MotIon denied, with ten
dollars costs, 10 abide the event
Asher BtioR u.s. .,olonton RoT.-Motion denied,
with len dollars COSTS
Ldrt7ad c. H. Dempsey u.s. James u. Hdu.--Motion
granted upon judgment VI trial iee witnesses fees
1or February term and ten dollars Tor opposing
this motion.
Jotn q. SRgo3Son Us. Thomas Hargrores.
granted.
John e. Tailsann Us. George Wtlbes.-Same.
Sd61Tet ZoItiiske rs. John c. Tgste.-Same.
Moses kUgteg1ldl Us. Jacob StTOuSS.-Same.
Ira G. GARNER Us. Virginia c. Burke.--Ihe two
suits discontinued by consent on both sides.
S. M. WurO0rtOn GOuterReur US. A. b. StelnbergeT
a dl.-Order overrullng demurrer.
Mary Z. Jones Us. Joia IL. Jones.--Motion
granted.
BY Judge Barlow.
Jane II. H1lStedd as. DdUtd 4. HllStedd.-See
opinion
Henry z. Tatlderhor u.s. Henry A. Patterson
Same.
IN ae Matter or H. Z. Taunsad0e.--See order.
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CiTf C0UHT-TRIAL TERM.
4 New Way 10 Break Up a school.

4 New Way 10 Break Up a School.
Before Judge Thompson.
S. II. A. Fs'ts5fe u.s. Peter Biake.-The defendants
son attended private school kept by plaintiff In
Williamsburg One day young Blake was thrashed
by schoolmate, and the fact becoming known to
his father the latter entered the school room and
cnastised the youth who had logged his son. The
schoomaster claimed that his business was injured
by this proceeding OF the elder Blake TO the OF
$, 900, for whcn amount he brought tins suit. fne
jury rendered verdict In favor Of plaintiff and as
sessed the damages at $3.50.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

MINISTER KU KLUxED FOR PREACHING IN
CoLoRED PEOPLES CHURcHEs.-We have received
a letter from prominent and reliable gentleman
living at Wetumka, stating that about three weeks
ago Rev. j. w. Dorman, a minister ol the Northern
Methodist church. was severely whipped In the
northeast part OF Elmore county by party oil eight
men. The names OF the men are as foliows:aWar-
rem Williams, Isaac Williams, Perry Howie George
Howle and Alexander Weldon. 1t seems that Mr..
Dorman had offended these gentry by preaching 10
the coored churches in tnat section. We are glad
TO learn that Governor Lindsay has taken steps to
secure these men. II can be easily done II the oni-
GERS are tu earnest.-Aont0omerv fAtdl Jo'"no1
Rtb.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER COURT.
Counterfeit Money.

Before Commissioner Jones.
George Erman, OF Williamsburg was before the
Commissioner yesterday iOr having IN his posses
sion counterfeit national bank note OF
the denomination or twenty dollars. The
hill was given by the prisoners wife, who
had received 1t from her husband, to milkman IN
payment for bill, and genuine money was
turned in change. Erman plead that he himself had
come into possession OF the bill while ignorant OF It's
character, and the Commissioner therefore released
him to give him an opportunity to produce wit
UeSseS.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
CITY cuuST--Is EQUITY.
Youthful Wife Seeks Divorce from Her
Husband.

Husband.
Before Judge Nelson.
Josephine Dram, by Her Guardian al Item, US.
Charles Oran,.-The plaintiff in this action sues for
q limited divorce en- the ground OF cruel and IN
human treatment. On the 27th OF October, 1857,
when she was but sixteen years old, she was
married to the defendant by Rev. James Millet,
rector OF the Church OF the Holy Martyrs. Within
year following the marriage she alleges that her
husband began 10 i'll treat and abuse her. and that
this i'll treatment continued until she was compelled
10 leave MIN in september last The plaintiffs tes-
tmony as to the alleged Ill treatment was corrobo
rated by ner mother and other witnesses.
The defendant did not appear IN court, and he
alleged III his answer that he treated his wife UNI
formy kind, but that she constantly refused to per-
form her domestic duties; and that ohce only, when
aggravated by her continued abuse and profane
language, he struck her with his open hand. Seve-
raj witnesses for the defence testified that he had
treated his vile with UNIFORM Kindness and that she
used profane language TO Tim and constantly
neglected her domestic duties.
The Court reserved decision.
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RAllWAY LITIGATION.
ALBANY, Feb. %, 1871.

ALBANY, FeD. ~, 1871.
la the case Of James Fisk vs. The Albany and Sus-
quehanna Railroad Company the Supreme Court has
granted motion to dismiss the appeal, with ten
dollars costs. similar order has been made in the
case OF George w. Chapman vs. The Delaware
out cCsie.
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COURT or OYER Ard TEaxlssa.
Business of the Term.

The calendar for the term has only few cases,
and those Of minor character, remaining on it await.
ing disposal As the Judge has entered upon the
trial Of case IN Crcuit-the late Mrs. Dr. Hogans
Will case-whch promises 10 last several days 1t Is
not proDable that there VIII be any further busi-
Ress transacted in this court this term.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
SUPREME COUaT--CasMREas.
Decisions.
BY Judge Barnard

BY Judge Barnard.
The National Cty BANK Us. Joseph .Scaetder
GO GL-Mouon denied.
Charles q. Ricllter et al. u.s. John H. Doubleday et
ai.-Motion granted.
George B. Warner et al. rs. r. N. Smith 20 a.
Notion granted.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

ANOTHER HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD ACCIDENT
IAP0sTER.--A woman, who gave her name as
Amanda walters anu represented that her husband
was killed In the Hudson River Railroad accident,
has been victlmizing the people OF Lafayette, Ind.
She succeeded In getting Few dollars, but was
recognized by q citizen as being the same woman
who was there last spring representing that she had
just lost her husband by boiler explosion In South
erp Indiana
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
CRUELTIEs AT SEA.

The Charge Against Captain Peabody Of the
ship Neptune and His Mates.
The further hearing OF this case had been set
down for hearing yesterday before Commissioner
john A. Shields at eleven O'Clock; but at that hour
DR.. Metcalf attended and stated to the Commits
sioner tnat owing to the condition Of Miles and
AlDoy-two OF the witnesses for the prosecution
who were in hsspta--it would not be sale TO bring
them down. Niles had his hands badly frozen,
and lost the nails Of two nngers of his left hand.
Aipoy has both hands frozen, and his feet are In
wretched state. The doctor said tnat none Of the
statements that appeared In the papers about the
amputariOn Of the limbs OF these men had been given
by him 10 the press; and when he said amputation
lie meant nothing more than what was understood
by surgeons OF sloughing from gangrene-a KIND OF
hall amputatlcn OF the part affected. he did not
think, IL the present condition OF the men, IL would
be proper 10 expose Them TO the cold Il
The commissioner observed that in tnat case he
would adjourn the examination TO Monday.
The doctor said there were two men who would
be able TO come down and testify. 1lk
The Commissioner replied that he would there
fore, 1x the case for Saturday
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COURT or APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, Feb %, 1871
The following Is the Court OF Appeals day caleloar
ior February 2:Nos. I65, 1876, l67, l6e, ia, lse,
III, l1g , - -
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The Case Of the ship Old Colony.

One OF the United States Assistant District Attor
neys yesterday took the statements of a NUMBER Of
witnesses who viii be called to testify In the case OF
the United States va. Captain Grinde, or the ship
Old Colony, who is charged with having, while on a
October last, III treated two OF his crew, Ramon
Rau and Franco Frank. IL s expected that the trial
Will take place on Monday next, in the Circuit
Court, before Judge Woodrnn. Most, II not ell. OF
the witnesses are detained In prison. The captain
Is out on ball. Nk t.t@t ~t te tH#
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
T He COURT
Passing Counterfeit Money The Ocean National
Bank-verdict Of Damages Against an om-
nious Company-A Family Quarrel
Action for Damages to Horse,
UNITED STATES cosnssloSEay CousT.
Charge Of Passing n Counterfeit StnniT
Before Commissioner Shields,

Tne Uatted States os. James Hd,per.-The de-
PENDANT who resides in Jersey City, was charged
with passing a counterfeit nifty stamp in New
York, IL liquor saloon. he was very successfully
defended by Mr.. EdwardJ. oReilly. Mr.. Harper was
discharged II appearing from the evidence onered
his behalf that he ls man OF good character
and had no intention whatever Of committing
naud.
The Ocean National Bank.
The District Attorney has commenced suit
against the Ocean National Bank TO recover n pen
atty OF $4,000 FOR making, alleged, ten consecu
I'VE lhegal returns OF their dividends.
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BROOKLYN BENEv0LENCE.

Aid Of the Fricndiess Women and Chill
dren In Brooklyn.
There is society in Brooklyn for tho aid Of the.
"Frlendless women and childrenn and yet i5
would appear that the fact has not come to the
knowledge Of the phllanthroplc portion OF the COM
munity or the ladies OF the society would not now
be compelled TO make an appeal to the benev oence
OF the public In promotion OF the charity. The
society has already been The means OF great deal OF
good, providing food for those who were hungry
and hsmes Tor those who were homeless.
Their only source OF income has been the sponta-
neous bounty OF few generous citizens. The
society feel the want of more enlarged accommoda-
ITEMS TO locate It in central position and make IL
permanent Institution IS now the prime object.
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ont Of doors BY hts fAmny after they had captured
his bank book.
Judgment for plainuG. s7s7 70, costs and allow


GcEso0n rs. Pdgmsr.- Referred.
Hrloert rs The LdcAasoanna ana Western Rail
rodd Compdny.-Referred.
Hogftdn Us. Reconsideration for goods sold
and delivered Judgment for plalntlr for hty-three
dollars ana costs.
Rodiis ps. Jordid-Aciion for damages for dspos
session. Judgment for plaintlr for ten dollars and
costs.
F0ure rs. Gdssd,r-Acton on contract Judg
ment OF plaintin for slxty-seyen dollars.
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The Charity Ball in BrookIyu.

charity ball in Brooklyn have just figured no their
expenses and receipts. The receipts were S5,oeS
and the expenses $3,271 leaving balance for the
charity OF $20l7, which Ii considered very well fOy
Brooklyn. The committee are satisfied.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
The Fair Grounds.

Yesterday afternoon we accepted the invita-
tion of r. Charlton, the courteous and efficient
Secretary of the Eastern Division Fair and
visited the grounds Of that institution, where we
found considerable preparation being made for
the forthcoming Industrial Exposition. Masons
were at work lining the large basin OF the foun-
tain with concrete, while teams were busily en-
gagged hauling eyergreens wherewith to festoon
the columns. .r... -fs ..s.1 r-Hr
A number of ladies and gentlemen came out
in buggies and on horseback and drove around
the track. Mr.. Charlton permitted deer chase
on limited scale the custoinary pack of hounds
being restricted to one, and trusted TO the imag-
nation of those Witnessing it to conceive how
exciting tho sport will be at the fair several
foxes have already been received and others
will arrive, 50 itis possible to have fox chase
every day during the Exposition.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
New Advertisements.

Messrs. Martin & Bro. offer two new cook
stoves to the public 1.-THE Active is n coal
stove OF the latest design and many improve
ments over old stoves. The Lady Gay'' is a
stove fer burning wood and has high reputa-
ton IN the West as good cook. These gentle
men are prepared to do roofing and guttering
in all its branches at reasonable prices. They
alse keep on hand full stock of tnware and
other goods in their line -.
at tie house furnishing emporium of these
gentlemen, ia Gay street, can be found any
thing in their line from mustard spoon to the
largest size stove The Excelsior, the unrval-
ed cook, is made a speciality and large numbers
have been sold -
Their goods arc all new and are of elegant
finish and design. Toilet sets, water coolers.
bird cages, willow ware, tinware, plated forks
and spoons and in fact everything that is need
ed in furnishing n house.
by reference TO the notice from NJ. S. Wilds.
superintendent ofthe Custom House, it will be
seen that he wishes q large quantity of lumber
ana prick: Dealers in or manufacturers of these
articles will do well to take notice thereof and
govern themselves accordingly
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
hlhir Resl EssatelTnss,er..

The Following are The transfers Of real estate
registered in the office of the County. Court
clerk, for the week, ending on the ODD inst: - N
Daniel Kienborts 10 Charles II, Waring; lot
in Knoxville, $500 "a r. Est y
John Baxter to Patrick and Bridget Conner;
lot in Knoxville, $50. '' .
H. c. A Crawford to John Tarlton tract of
land in Knox county, $4,000. "
V. ii. Sturm ct ux. to Solomon Moore; lot in
Knoxville $500. ..s.t. aalH.
4. w. Crozier by ID. A. Dcadrick, Attorney
in fact to VIM. N. Carson, lot in Knoxville.
S235 .u aIf. ...- ..H f. 1911.
Macon McNabb to Hugh W. Harper lot in
Knoxville $50.
John Baxter to Joseph Jacques and S. b.
Boyd lots in Knoxville, $3.50 'r. ... ..
Johanna Bales to Sterling Rose; tract of land
in Knox county, $500 fF i~".
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Hon, IL. Murphy.

The Montaniatl of recent date, has the fol-
lowing in relation to Hon. John l.. Murphy
which we produce, that his numerous friends
may see the estimate in which he is held in that
Territory: .... ... .... ....... ....f ....-I
THE District Court closed its session on last
Friday, and our new Judge j. l.. Murphy
gave universal satisfaction during its sitting,
convincing all unbiased minds that he was q
man of strict integrity and unbiased ideas, with
a sense of justice and right, that could not be
influenced by popular feeling, public demon
STATIONS or private advice. His remarks TO the
bar at the close of the session. and his actions in
connection with a little affair that took place
lust previous to the adjournment of Court won
for him host of friends, and stamped him as Il
gentleman of dignity, frankness and sagacity,
and an upright and honorable Judge II a.
This is from Democratic journal, and hence
cannot be said to be influenced by political con-
siderations .. .. ..-H -Ho -ft Is' s'f
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-24
Our BeautifuI Fountain.

Mr.. james Somerville is now engaged in fit
ting up the fountain in the Fair Grounds build
ings. 1t will be the most fascinating feature of
the occasion. In the center will shoot up four
or FIVE feet high, fine stream of water form
ing curving jets and falling gently into the
basin below. In addition to this, there will be
four other streams forming jets in the same way.
affording one of the most lovely spots for the
display Of flowers. The pillars supporting the
vast rotunda will be handsomely festooned with
fresh cedar.
Ladies, do, do bring your flowers to this en-
chanting spot As they lean forward to kiss the
gentle spray, their loveliness will attract all
hearts, and their sweet fragrance perfume the
air. c. w. CHARLTON, Sec, &c.