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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-03-31
IApprovcd January q. lsR.I

AN ACT cedlng certain Jurisdiction to the Stat
Ohio.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-03-31
IApproYed January 10, ELL

AN ACT in relation to certain Territorial Penitcn
tiarcs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Mr.. z. j. White, whose death occurred
last week, was stricken on his return from
our last court to his home in Brownsburg
with fatal disease. On the day of his re-
turn he had occasion to 60 into the room
where was kept the clock belonging to his
father, tho late Robert White. This clock is
of the old-fashion.d high kind, and has been
stopped for years. not even having the weights
attached, being merely kept as a family relic.
When Mr.. White entered the room the clock,
which had been silent SO long, Distinctly
struck ''onc? He at the time paid no spec
ial attention to 1t, and, not being of a super
stitious turn of mind, thought it was mistake
or an illusion of his fancy. The next day Or
the day after he again had occasion to enter
the same room. Again the clock struck
"onew He Immediately went out, telling
his wife of the circumstances, and remarked
that he felt assured he was going to die soon
His premonitions, as we have stated, prov
ed true, and in few days his spirit passed
away.-Lexington Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

RULES FOR FINE WALKINa-Th are
certain prerequisites. First, you must have
low, wide heels, and broad soles, especially
about tho toes, Offering secure surface, upon
which, in taking each step, you can push the
body forward. Second, the body about the
waist must be perfectly at liberty The cor
set is deadly enemy to 6ne walking. But
given perfect freedom at the middle of the
body, through which all the movements in
walking must pass-given this freedom of
the trunk, with good Shoes and you have
prerequisites on which this general exercise
Of the body depends. Suppose, instead of a
free body, that you press corset into the
pit of the stomach, and press it in so as to
make scoop shovel dip in that part of the
body, Of course you draw the shoulders for
ward, and push the bowels down out of THEN
natural place. Then you walk like deform.
ed person. With liberty Of feet and liberty
of body. you are ready to take your frst les.
son.-0ur Girls, by Dio Lescis
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The FELLOW THAT Looks LIKE Me-
This somewhat peripatetic individual who
bears the blame of many sins of wicked mar
ried men, was brought to grief few days
since.
A respectable lady, going to church, dis
covered, as she supposed, her liege lord in
the choir, his head very close to the leading
lady singer
When the sermon was over. and the fami
y had gathered around the dinner table, she
inquired:
MY dear, do you belong to-street
church choir p
ooh, no it must be Stokes; he looks very
much like me-"
Indeed"
eyes; he's counting Miss Il, the
leading singer
''Indeed p
s,Oh, yes. Nice girl
"She paiuts, though"
ooh, no."
eyes, she does see some Of it now on
Stokes left cheek. It rubbed off while they
were singing together" A handkerchief was
lifted suddenly to the indicted cheek and a
fierce anathema was visited upon the fellow
that looks like me,
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your own mind into it, as noble creature
like you should do. I call life Of labor an
honorable and useful thing, and so will you
when you come to try it; but my children
will be tired of waiting, SO goodbye" And
the swallow snapped up a whole mouthful Of
flies. and was off to its nest near the farm
house chimney.
.sWell, we'll, said the young horse to his
mother, II see something Of what they mean:
if thing is to be, why the best plan is not
to struggle against it, but to put ones own
will into it, and then that will take the hard
part out of it. So won't even mind the
breaking-in, mother, but will look at it as the
training which is to make me fit for the life
Of work and usefulness the swallow promised
me-"
And was he not very wise, sensible young
horse, after all 49, s..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
THE UNWIsE CHOICE.
BY ALICE CARY.

BY ALICE CARY
Two young m en-, when was poor,
Came and stood at my open door tl
One said to me, g have gold to give" q
And one, al will love you while liye!''
Z My sight was dazzled; woe to the day
And Isent the poor young man away;
Sent him away, knew not where,
And my heart went with him unaware.
He did not give me any signs,
But he left his picture in my eyes;
And in my eyes it has always been;
! have no heart to keep it in!
Beside the lane with hedges sweet,
Where we parted never more to meet,
He pulled flower of loves own hue,
And where it had been came out two!
And in the grass, where he stood for years,
The dews of the morning stood like tears.
Still smiles the house where I was born,
Among its fields of wheat and corn
Wheat and corn that strangers bind;
reaped as l sowed and sowed to the wind
AS one who feels the truth break through
His dream, and knows his dream untrue
live where splendors shine, and sigh
For the peace that splendors cannot buy;
SIGH for the day 7 was rich tho moor
And saw the young men at my door!
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Private Despotisnl.

"Did YOU ever live with person who new
er permitted you to do anything without ask
ing why you did ut do something else r. And
is not such a perpetual querist great social
nuisance? What reason has any one to ex-
pect me to think just as he does, or to do
Just as he would do, on a given OCCASION
Have I no right to my own mental structure
and operations? And if not, how can tell
what some other person will say, or will 90,
under given circumstances? | submit that
it is an impertinence to ask such questions
Would that we might have passed a Civil,
Rights Bill for the social circle. One that
would hold under its wise restrictions parents,
as we'll as children; particularly, if may
venture to say so, parents in their intercourse
with adult sons aud daughters. do not be-
leve sons suffer very mach from these unrea-
sonabe demands for conformity to the
thoughts, ways and methods Of the elders,
but daughters do most decidedly. What
mother ever considers her single daughter
anything more than a clild in judgment,
when that Judgment conflicts with her own Z
T have scarcely ever seen one judicipus enough
to drop, finally and for aye, the leading rein o
when the reasonable time came. Had thatis
daughter been married she could have been 70
entrusted with the care of a household, the
management of servants, the supervision Of
her husbands interest in many directions,
and the maternity which would probably, Q
sooner or later, devolve upon her. But SIM.
gle, and at home with the old folks she can,
s ,arcely be trusted to array her own person,
to subscribe for paper, to go journey Of ar
ty miles, or purchase watch chain, without
home comment, criticism, or frequent CEN
sures. The latter are not very severe, in
most cases; but they convey an irksome feel
ing of being supervised where supervision is
not in the least called for !; of being considered
to laws which are no longer bind.ia
;ssg; Of being held, somehow, in the bondage
of childhood, when in all other regards child ~
ish things have been put away. Does the 4
daughter in kindness, helpfulness, in self-de-
NAL from filial reasons, often in worrying man.
ual labor, doos she in all these and more par-d
ticulars act a womans part7 Yea, verify, aa
not seldom far surprising the former practice /,
of her mother in these Regards. Who, then, =.
shall deny to her without injustice that ut .
ter personal freedom which would be hers
anywhere outside the walls Of home. Above C
all ought she not to befreed from the ineyita. "a
die sWhy do your why don't your that ~,
seems to hang on the lips of far too many
in and out Of Israel, = Christ
ian Union.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A CHANGE.-I will hereafter be found in my
N building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuldings, (staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance to which is at the east end of the
building, ascending flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been so modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
will, too. give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re
sheet: and on reasonabl commissions.
]. 3. WATTS.
Attorney AT Law.
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DR.B.P. REESE offers his profession

DR. B.P. REESE offers his profession
- al services to the public. He will con-
tnue to give his special attention to the treatment
of " diseases peculiar to females" Arrangement
has been made that patients can procure board
at twenty five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta street, second door above
Spectator building, and diagonally opposite the
drug store of Dr. 3. P. Reese s. Co.
Office hours from 8 to IL o'clock, a. m, and
to o'clock, p. m. At night he can be found at
his residence opposite the old market house.
sept 22-6m
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II AIDES AND GENTLEMEN,
4 TAKE NOTICE.
beautiful Spring styles of Dress Goods Dry
Goods, Notions, Hats and
MIL LINE R Y,
q haze been received at
Cheap Cash Store,
aae- Augusta street,
next the Spectator office.
have secured the services of lady OF e1pe-
rience and taste to take charge of my
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT,
who will make it equal to any in the city. call
is solicited from the Ladies.
Very Respectfully,
april 20-tf j. W. NE" 1oN'
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NURNITUREI FURNITURE!!
II AT
e. " M. RECKLESS.
MAIN STREET, STANTON, \

MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA.
We propose to reduce our very large stock of
FURNITURE, by selling at the following prices:
Walnut Chamber Suits, 10 pieces, wood top,
$500.
Walnut Chamber Suits, 10 pieces, marble top,
" Grained Suits 10 pieces, $50 to $50.
Parlor Suits, in Hair cloth. at 500 to $3.50.
Bedsteads from 81. to $40.
Bureaus Washstands, Tables, cane and wood
seat chairs, always on hand at very reduced prl-
ces.
Lounges at $40, Sill, $12, $l4 to $25.
Persons in want of Furniture would do well to
call us before purchasing elsewhere
UNDERTAKING attended TO promptly.
We are the sole agents for Fisk's Metallic Ca
ses and Caskcts.
feb Is ], A. & 7. N. BlChLE,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Sacramento Uuisn denounces tho
Lower California colonization scheme, declar-
ing that its real object is to induce the gov
ernment to purchase worthless territory. from
Mexico noinsnaliy, but really from the COM
pany, which is composed largely of members
OF Congress and other American politicians.
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The Nalleg 0ir9iniau.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, May IL. 1871

{ TERMS.
The ssVirginian'' will be mailed to Sub-
scribers at $500 per annum, in ADVANCE.
If payment is deferred THREE MONTHS
$3.50 Will be required, and at the end OF the
year $500.
Transient advertlseme nts will be inserted
at the rates of $1,OO per square, Of ten
lines, for the first insertion aud so cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 20 cents per line for each
insertion.
Job Work done at Baltimore rates for Cash
CorrespOndentswi will address
..vALLEY vIRGINTAN..'
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TEFtNGER HOUSE,
Nj - Formerly Hills Hotel,
HARRISONBURG, VA.

Tho undersigned, late proprietor of the Ar a !!
lington. has the pleasure of announcing TO ms
friends, and the public generally, that he has
purchased the above Hotel, and proposes making
it FIRsr-CLAss HOUSE, This Hotel peing cen
tr.,lv laeated. convenient to the business portion
If the town, will be found as desirable as any
ether Hotel in the town for business men. This
House has been THOROUGHLY RENOVATED
and rREFURNIsHED THROU 9HOUT, and
hope by strict attention to business to ADD TO the
comfort of all who may favor me with their pat
ronage. s1Ss.s4
lately, of the Arlington House, Richmond feel
.snfdent of meeting all expectations OF the trav-
cling public and all others
ssS@ Omnihusses to and from the Hotel free.
Very Respectfully, ,
usa Towns Moderate. dec 15-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A REMARKABLE OCcURRENcE.-Upo
undoubted evidence we give the following
strange incidents connected with those mys-
terious aud supernatural agencies known (and
believed by many) as ''premonitions,' which,
if not truly traceable to the Supernatural, "
are at least strange condolences, exciting
much mark and Y ,der, ard many specu-
lations in the attempt to explain them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
Stdas,.tom Cards.

YTlHE BEST COOKING STOVE in the market,
J. can be found at W. J. POINTS, Main St.
Be sure and get the NONPARIEL, as it is the
only household treasure that can be bought in
the shape of Cooking Stove. He warrants the
stove and sells them at Baltimore prices
feb 9-2m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Scientific american says it is now i'm
possible to construct burglar proof safe, for
the thief with his cylinders of compressed
hydrogen and oxygen, can in few seconds
burn holes of any size in the hardest metal
his fire drill enabling him in few minutes
to work his way into the strongest safe that
was ever constructed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
/ Forms, and am prepared to make out the
necessary papers for any one desiring to claim
the benefits Of the Bankrupt Act.
l will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers of the war of
1912, or their widows. for the Pension" granted
by a late Act Of Congress.
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
march eff Attorney at Law
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NEW GOODS! NEW Go0Ds..

have received and opened my stock of MIL
LINERY GOODS, of the latest styles, consisting
Of Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, Frames, sashes &C.,
which will take pleasure in showing to my Gus
toners. All work done in the very best style
and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders from the
country promptly filed.
epril 2o-tf MRS 2. scAEREK'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A man in Illinois is reported to lie very
angry because the published notice of his
marriage happened to conclude with-.sfun-
eral at his late residence on Tuesday at 2
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X pH RIcHM0ND, Va.
Situated in the Heart of the City, command

Situated in the Heart OF the Clty, commanu-
ing the finest views, and adjoining
the Capitol Square and
Governors Mansion.
This Splendid Ne'o Hote1-the only one sltua,
t.d in the fashionable portion of the city, and
adjoining the beautiful Capitol Park with its
st.tuary, Monuments, Fountains ana Flower
Dsds-is newly and elegantly furnished through
,ut and it's Bill of Fareis not exceled in quality
and variety by any house in the State.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for wed
linz and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
want. are frst-class in every respect The price
ef Board has been ixed-owing to the great
sarcity of money-at the reasonable sum o.
$3.50 PER- cay.
TIL. patronage of my friends and the pn 7llc
Generally is respectfully solicited
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
L.te one of the Proprietors of the E1c Oh
oiel Richmond, Va may io-o9 VI
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april 2O-t1
w MAIN STREET,

one door below Clindinst's Gallery.
Would respectfully inform the public that he is
prepared to do all kinds of TIN and SHEET
IRON WORK of the best materials and at very
low prices. SPECIAL Attention given to TIN
ROOFING and GUTTERING Houses. Repair
jag promptly attended to. feb 9-2m
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7ouse and Sign Painting.

IL The undersigned IS now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. ALI WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN W. CLINE,
-'ea Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
iuly 7.-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

At a recent wedding receptio, yuno
lady accidentally set her back hair on t,.
When it was cxtinguishcd she sail it Was. !,
her best
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Hotels.


T Pierre House. BROAD AND CH EST
IA NUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA.
The undersigned having leased this house, SO
,.,v and favorably known under the proprietor
ship Of the Messrs. Wards, and having reftted
and rsfurnished it throughout in the most elegant
manner. is now OPEN for the reception of
quests, with all the appointments of a frst-class
sstel J. B. BUTTERWORTH s. CO.,
..nt off Proprietorsg
MAIrBH HoU s1Hrruonp, MD.
n HOGAN PROPORTION.
s.5a REDUCTION OF FARE.
In Consideration of the general declins IN cost
of all necessaries appertaining to Hotel Keeping
the price of Board will be Reduced on and alter
January LIST, 1870 to
s-,,ss $3.50 PER DAY,
And being determined that nothing will be LETT
nndone in the future to make the 'MALTBY =
what it has been in the past-second to none In
the city. $50 Jan Wy
r. Iuproy. Mrs. NJ. C. LUPToN
AMERICAN HOTEL,
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ew GoOds.-The subscriber is now re-
IN ceiving at the old stand of Mosby &
Taylor his supply of SPRING and SUMNER
GOODS, comprising general assortment Of sta
pie and fancy dry goods, Shoes, Groceries, &C.
Amongst his stock will be found lot OF very
cheap and desirable dress goods.
Berages and Grenadines, at from 10 to 25c !;
Japanese Cloths. at from 20 to 40c; Calicoes
from to 122c; Plaid Cottons and Osnaburgs in
every variety, from 125 to 25c; Tweeds and Cas-
simeres for men and boys, la1 ge lot of Cotton
and Linen goods for men and boys, at from 20 to
5Oc Give him call and examine his stock be-
fore purchasing. A. H. TAYLOR
Main street, Staunton, Va.
S. H. Taylor and VIM. F. Summerson, are with
him and will be glad to serve their friends.
NAV 5-tf
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A LITTLE HERo.-One day last week as a
little son of Mr.. Noel, in Fluvanna, aged
about fourteen years, was blowing in the field,
a good-looking man with long black whiskers
came out of the woods near by and told him
he wanted that mule. The boy told him he
could not get him, whereupon he said he would
have him, and proceeded to cut him
loose from the pillow. The little fellow called
to his brothers who were hunting in the
field to bring him the gun, which they did at
once, coming up before the man had succeed
ed in getting the mule loose. He fed to the
woods when he saw the gun getting SO close,
and the little plowman mounted the mule
and pursued him some distance, firing at him
once as he disappeared in the woods. He
says he thinks he struck him. but did not
bring him down. Charlottesville Chronicle
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g TRAyERs PHILLIPS. J. FRED. EFFINGER
& EFFENGER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

ATvORN Ely Al LA w,
Sta UNION, IA.
Will practice in all the Courts of AUGUSTA,
ALLEGHENY, and in the Circuit Courts of Rock
BRIDGE, ROCKINGHAM and NELSON.
A6r Special attention given to Collecting
SOLDIERS PENSIONS.
We will attend to making out and forwarding
the applications of Soldiers of the War of 1872,
or their widows for the Pension granted by an
Act of the 41st Congress
PHILLIPS g. EFFINGER,
Attorneys at Law,
march left Staunton, Va.
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uaeHEsNEY s NADENBoUsCH, Proprieto
iQ. E. NJ. CUSHING, Manager,

Tho Proprietors in resuming the management.
% thix wei. known aud popular hotol, so long ana
favorably known to the travelling pubic, promise
in the future to retain the reputation Inc A"efi-
ear has borne, as a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot
rs,dar. it convenient stopping place for per
u.on business or in search OF health.
AWtbe Of1ees of the Telegraph and Stage lines
rrnning to this town adjoining this house:
srst cla Livery Stable, conducted by Fat
o'Tools, is connected with this House; M
Editions Of the county wall be fu RMS
Dinner at SO cents, and Horses TED by fat ioeio
20 cents jan
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THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,
RICHMOND, VA.

Authorized Capital $250,ooo,oo.
Accommodations over $175,00O,.
This Company issues Participating Polici IS
Town and City property, by which the I'M ed
its profits. A simiannual dividend of per
cent. payable to the Mutual Policy -holde OF
this Company declared July 1st, 1869, also per
cent. January LIST, 1870. Insure in this soath-
ern Company, its investments are made for the
benefit Of Southern Announcements. It brings
money to our people. Keeps money with our
people, Then why should they continue to i'm
poversh themselves by sending money off, which
can as easily-as safe]y-as probably be kept at
home. All who wish Life or insurance will
find it to their interest to call on me.
H. H. PECK, Agent.
OFFICE with Drs. Hanger & Lultz, doors
North of Spectator Office, Staunton, Va.
may 12-tf
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SAID JOE TO BILL.-Both were terribly
dry: sa.3s
"Bill, if you'll treat, I'll tell you where
you can got whole new suit of clothes on
six months trust !"
"Will you, though? Now, no foolin' yer
Billy"
',Truo as preachin' will" said Joe, and
the parties took drink at Bills expense,
when Joe, with twinkling Of eye, said :,
"You go up to the recruiting rendezvous,
and tell'em yer want suit Of clothes! They
give them to yer on six months trust ?" c
Bill said his health was SO delicate he
couldn't list
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CIGAR FACTORY

UTAUNTON CIGAR FACTORY.
ArmentrOut & Co.,
Corner Main and Augusta Sts.,
STANTON, VA,
Manufacturers of the celebrated YARA OP-
ERA, and YARA BOUQUET CIGARS, and Deal
ers in all kinds of CHEWING and SMOKING
Tobaccos.
100000 Cigars on hand of our own manu-
facture, at Wholesale and Retail.
Satisfaction guaranteed an evc'y respect.
ARMENTROUT g. co.
J. A. ARMENTRoUT,
c.r. nA1NEs. may 27-tf
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Professional Cards.

M edical NOtice.-The partnership here
UI tofore existing between Drs. Hanger 4
Fultz having expired by limitation, 1.-THE under
signed will continue the practice of his profession
in the city and county. s
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office of DR..
Chapman, dentist, on east Main street.
jan 26-tf ]. H. FULTZ, Al. D.
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CONVICTED Mrs. Fair, who murdered
Crittenden in California. has been sentenced
to death for the offense. This case has ex-
cited great interest over the whole country
Her defense was that she had been seduced
by Crittenden, who was a married man, and
to expiate for her guilt she shot him; but
from the evidence it appears more probable,
that he was led estray by her arts. The pa
pers are divided as to the question Of hang
ing woman; some of them, whose gallantry
IS shocked at the idea, claim that it should
not be done. Our creed is, equal justice to
all, irrespective Of color. condition. or sex. If
guilty, let them suffer the penalties of tho
law. --,...