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All ELEGANT AFFAIR.

Grand Jewish Ball Mt STANDARD Hall Lnst
Evenfng-Some of the Notable Toilets,
Standard Hall, after being the theatre OF q
messed, where the play was realistic and the
performers numbered nearly $4,000; after re-
sounding with the mirth created by Charley
Wyndham, Ecc1es, John Dillon, the Lingards,
and host Of others, has again reverted to its
original purposes, and WAS, last evening, the
scene OF brilliant assemblage. Our lsrnelitish
fe1low-citizeus celebrated Christmas in Standard
Hall with a ball, and most brilliant affair it
Was, There Tas an assemblage OF the daughters
of Israel present that fully indicated their claim
to being the handsomest women in the world.
The richest Of compilations and most lustrous OF
eyes, glowing with the animation consequent
upon the exercise OF dancing, rendered the pic
t,lre ore especially lovely to behold.
Among the to1ettes noticed were the follow
ing:
4 dress of pink silk. with lace over-dress very
bouTunt. had several ruff1es around the train.
The lady wore diamonds and pearls for orna-
ments.
4 white tulle dress was trimmed with gar
lands Of roses coifure Ia Josephine.
4 lady in blue satin wore white flowers In her
hair and Spanish comb. The oyer-dress was
looped with white flowers.
Another lady wore q dress OF black velvet,
without any over-dreBs. The bodice Was trim
med with white lace decollete:,
4 white silk, trimmed with scarlet, WAS in
harmony with the rich complexion Of the
Yearer.
An elegant supper WAS served at midnight,
but dancing was Continued until late hour this
morning.
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contributes the following to that paper:
t is hardly safe for the owner Of rare woIk r
to make too sure that no duplicate exists Of it.
One of The most eminent numismatiBts in Lon
don came into possession Of q singular and high
IL valuable coin of which he felt certain that no
duplicate existed. Wishing to surprise his
brother numismatists. and have them rejoice
with him upon so rare possession, he IN,
yited 9 dozen Of them to dinner, and
when the cloth WAS removed he
BROUGHT out his coin. Great we're the delight
and the congratulations as the coin passed
round, and one after another examined it. But
presently the coin disappeared, no one could ten
how. At first it was thought that some one had
concealed it us jest, and there Was no alarm
but "a time vent on and the coin was not forth
coming, some OF the guests intimated that the
, 1872-12-26
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

email fire occurred yesterday afternoon at
No. $50 South Clinton street, in building occu-
pied by john Lyman. The loss was slight, and
fully covered by insurance.
hrs. Kate N. Dogeett will gire her second lec-
ture on Art before the Chicago Christian Union
at the South Side Rooms, No. 1853 Michigan
xTenue, this evening, at ~ O'Clock.
n. B. spaulding, Esq, Of Nash, spaulding 4
Co, Boston, ne notice by the Boston papers,
:has connected himself with the Atlas Bank Of
Boston, in the capacity OF Director. He will be
remembered to Chicago grocery merchants as
their friend and adviser at the time of our great
fire.
McVicAer's Theatre last evening contained
the largest audience that ever assembled within
Its walls. Every seat WAS occupied, and the
lobby was crowded, even packed, With "stan- an
dees." Miss CuEhman's engagement ls the
grand dramatic event Of the season.
One Of our leading Wabash avenue jewe1ry
houses sold $4,000 worth OF goods On Tuesday
afternoon and evening. 4 well-known merchant
purchased 90 600 diamond set for his wife, and
another gentleman invested 81 200 In similar
property.
Between and o'clock, last evening, nearly,
II not quite, q Thousand amusement-seekers Were
turned away from Hooley's Opera House for
want Of room to accommodate them. The
stPerty by the Name Of johnson" is proving q
great card for the enterprising manager Of this
handsome little theatre.
The alarm from Box 1857, yesterday noon, was
occasioned by fire breaking out in the shanty,
No. 148 Sampson street, owned and occupied BY
M1a Nolap. The house WAS damaged to the e1-
tent OF 500; no insurance. The hames COM
municated to q two-story cottage adjoining,
burning of the roof and otherwise injuring the
properly to the extent Of 5000; fully covered by
insurance in the Andes Company. The fire orig
mated from defective fue.
Yesterday evening about o'clock, 9 sleigh,
containing lady and gentleman, was overturn.
ed in front of TIE TRIBUNE Office by pile Of
frozen snow, the occupants being set upon the
icy ground III mixed condition. The horse did
not attempt to run, but seemed intent on rem
dering his unfortunate owners all the assistance
IN his power. The sleigh was soon righted,, and
the sditched" occupants placed therein, without
having suffered any serious injury.
, 1872-12-26

joke:waa being carried too far. Still it did not
appear. Whereon gentleman present said the
loss was oserious that, unpleasantas the sugges-
tion was must insist that the individuals pres
ent should submit to being searched. All we're
eager to have this done, With the exception Of
one eminent man, who declared that be would
not submit to such an insult as o search, and
convinced that he was the thief. Next day the
possessor OF the 1are coin visited the gentleman
who declined being searched, and with profuse
apologies for the affair, announced that the
missing coin had been found, caught in the
matist who had left the room said s'f had in
my pocket the duplicate Of your coin. took it
with me thinking to astonish you, but when found
you had invited us to dinner to display the same
coin, had not tha heart to say had got just
ike IT.: But, had been searched, it would have
been discovered on ue.''
, 1872-12-26

Fith my name sid residence Chicago I WAS
shown to q very elegant suite Of rooms in
few moments, rather more costly than Was
disposed to take, but as it was only one night /
had to remain, I thought would retain them.
We were served With a s1mptuous dinner,
and also IN elegant breakfast in the morning.
When called at the Office to pay my bill, I was
quested me to accept his ho1pftality-he could
not take money from any citizen of afflicted Chi
cago Wien on board the good chip China, +
found IN my btate-room large box of fruits,
constituting Of oranges, apples, grapes, pears, DC,
totally unknown, and feel it now duty to ac-
knowledge ON behalf Of Chicago the Iborality
Of this gentleman. To our citizens who go
abroad, would most heartily commend tho
good Samaritan Eber1e of the Royal Hotel, LiY-
erpool. Respectfully yours,
GEORGE E. STANTON.
CHICAGO, Dec. 25, 1872.
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MAN AND WIFE.


PeriIs of Unwary Bachelors in Scot.
land-A Curious Scotch Marriage.
London tDee 14 Correspondence @ the Neg Yore Rord
burgh Mr. George Wilson, :. maker OF
fshine-t.ckles His business was extensive
and lucrative, and he was the happy father OF
eleven children, three Of whom were girls. These
sonai % beauty, and the eldest Of them (alargaret)
was the most winsome OF the trio. At this
time tho Ninety-third Regiment OF Her
Majesty's army WAS stationed at the cas-
tie Of Edinburgh, and L. among II IFS a.. oReeTs Mi1
lam Drummond Stewart, . wealthy Baronot OF
Scotland. One day this Major Stewart entered
the shop Of Mr. Wilson, and there for the first
time saw Miss Margaret. He at once was at
peating Ills Visits to the shop in which, ct the
time, Miss Margaret was assisting her father in
the sale Of his manufactures. He began to yay
her special attention, and contracted an intimacy
with her father and mother. He invited the
latter to so for drives with him and Ito bring
Margaret with them" and sitter this had
been done for q few times, Miss Mar
ga1et was permitted to go alone with the
Major. He made her f'presents of Stewart tar
tan, dresses, and brooches" and other jewe!ry
entared the shop, and told A1r. Wilson that he
had had row with the hotel people with whom
he had been staying, and asked h1r. Wilson o
allow him to lodge In his own house. An ar
ran cement Of this kind was effected, and the
! Ha 1or took up his quarters with the Wilson's.
| The courtship now moved On at an accelerated
pace; the Majo taught Miss Margaret music and
French, and it was understood by all the family
hat they were to DO married. On the anniver-
sary Of the Majors birthday, 11th OF February,
| 1865, he gave supper ut the house Of Mr. Viii
| non, and after the supper TINT gentleman, who
| for some time past had manifested aomo anxiety
| in regard to the rather pro.racted intimacy be.
| twee1 the Major and his daughter, spoke with
| the former upon the snbject, and represented
The lstter sssat quietly under this appeal, but
tears came into his eyes," and he said Wilson
will show you what can do to shut peoples
mouths. am poor now and can
but I will marry Maggie in Scotch
fashion," The Major then went down. OF
! one knee. drew a weddinE-riug from his pocket
, 1872-12-26

General J. 8. Harry, Of Iowa, Was at the IRE
mont yesterday.
Robert E. Osborne Esq, OF London, Eng,
was at the Sherman yesterday.
Rev. Sheldon Jackson, Of Denver, Colorado,
was in tho city yesterday.
Dr.. D. .. Wright, Surgeon General Of the
Great Western Railroad Of Canads, Waa at the
fremont yesterday.
4 A1r. Norris, Of this city, was slightly injured
by an accident, which happened On the 1ndianapo-
lis, Peru & Chicago Railroad, on Tuesday night.
0. D. Frary and wife, Miss Abbie Kendall
Miss Ada Frary, c. ". Reid, George ". Robin
son, compose bridal party at the Gardner yes
terday.
yesterday, which may be received as evidence
that the matrimonial market is little affected by
the severity of the weather.
The following we're among the arrivals at the
fremont yesterday; n. J. Thompson, A. stat
ford, New York; D. L. Filler and family, Mil
waukee; T. $. Avery, Urbana; L, T. Simmons, 2,
Anderson, Cheyenne.
The following were Registered at the Sherman
Yesterday: J. ", sanborn, Kansas City; B. T.
Greenewald, Phi1adelphia; Fl. Q. Baker, Port
land; II, c. Blair, Pittsburgh ". R. Clark, To-
ledo; c. s. Temple, Bloomington; y. G. Wy
man, Boston; L. E. Cropsy, Lincoln, Neb.
Wallace, the artist, who aa carlcaturlat IL
second only to Mast, has been engaged by the
Land O.oner, which, by the way, has become IN
's illustrated journal, to make drawings for lts
pages, His efforts, aB shown IN the last issue
of that paper, are In every respect worthy OF HE
fame
The following we're registered at the Gardner
yesterday: c. Tcknor, Vermont; ". Il. Par
SONS, Coldwater, Mich. A. n. Masse, Cleye-
land E. 4. Smith, Texas H. Howard, New
York; Lewis Hall, San Francisco; J. Y. Bird
and wife, Menominee, Wis. !; Samuel u. Has
tings and wife; Green Bay
Christmas Eve was celebrated at Christ Church
in very attractive manner. Santa Claus pre-.
sided, dressed in his most attractive robes,
| heavily loaded With toys and trinkets He dis,
tributed presents to young and old alike, and
| delighted everybody present with bis generosity
and oddity Of manner.
The following were among the arrivals at the
Briggs yesterday: Il. R. Durkee, Salt Lake
City; r. ". Butterfeld, Houghton, Mich; H.
B. Sherman, Toledo, O.; Z. q. Buxton, Warsaw,
| N. T.; J. n Rea, Pittsburgh, Pa; S. $. Her
rick, New York; J. s. Waters, Sioux City; r
| Marshall, st. Paul; John Curry, New Hamp.
shire; James c. Wyatt, Leavenworth, Kan; G.
| II. Foster, Iowa.
Mr: ]. ). Gore WAS yesterday the recipient. o.
an elegant Christmas present, IN the shape OF
occurrence, with the circumstances OF which tht
! Chicago public are familiar. Alr. t. ls thinking
! OF giving Wallace, the artist, commission t
| reproduce the sketch in oil, and place the Worl
| in his extensive gallery. Meanwhile, Mr. Gort
will be happy to show the drawing now IN M
possession to his friends, and explain 1.-THE sit
uation" to strangers.
, 1872-12-26

These gentlemen, Tuesday, inaugurated another
branch Of their great house-this time at No. 1a1
South CLARK, between Washington and Madison
streets. Mr. IL D. Boardman, for long time past in
the employ Of the firm, will have charge Of the Lew
store, which is certain 70 become popular resort
the present establishment which, under the careful
has become Of the institutions Of New Chicago.
The new branch house is fitted in the most elegant
ket including the justly celebrated hand-nade cop
perdstiled sour mash, the best in the world gentle
men. as fine ~ eilk."
, 1872-12-26
ENGLISH HOSPITALITY.


70 Tie Editor Of The Chicago Tribune:
SIR: Please allow me through your columns
to call the attention Of our citizens to al act OF
sympathy and kindness on the part of Mr.
Eberle, the propriet Of the Royal Hotel, Liver
pool, England, as exhibited to me, total htrang.
er, simply because I WAS one OF the afflicted o1
Chicago in The great fire Of Oct. 3, 1871. L was
in London at the time, and as soon as could
get oil, proceeded to Liverpool on FRIDAY 1o,-
lowing the fire. NY trunks were marked in full
, 1872-12-26
DIED.


sTEWARr-At the re.idcnce at her father, ~ South
Norgau-st., FanR Ehz"h~-A' "aeono oa'e0@0 ~ - 49,
Stewnrt, aqed = -;d.,,. ~ Ed.v ,oor,,e AZ
,n.mo Frieuds Of the family invited to attend.
T. HALIFAX, N. S., papers plaase copy. -
YOUNG-On Christmas, Of scarlet taveE, little Fannie
rurpor daughter OF Mrs. Camilla Young, aged 4years
and 10 no1ths-
Chas. H. Ha1twtck. at Oak Park, Friday, 9Th inst at
1nnrter before 10 o'clock. Friends respectfully tlEed.
EvANs-Ou the morning Of Dec n, Of apcple1y, Ar.
John G. Evans, in tho 75th year Of hts age
Funeral services at his late residence @ Harreu-A0
On Efiday, ut 10 O'Clock ..
r. Louisville papers please copy
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THE IHERks0 s0KlETER At 0NARGA.

osAneA, Dec -, 1879.
70 the Editor Of TIE Chicago Tribune:
sm: It is possibla that the enclosed state
uents in regard to the temperature at this To-
cality may be of interest to some OF your read
ers. As there is very little wind, and the days
and nights are bright and clear, it is believed
there Is 10 unusual suffering among the peo-
Die. am pleased with tile independent position
tha! you have taken in TEE TRIBUNE. Very re-
spectfully, Wn. +. P1ERsoN.
BcIo1c.
Dee 22-1o O'Clock p.
1011 o'clock y. m.. .n
IL O'Clock p. m -.oo
nan o4L O'CLOCK a. yn,.......,...
~ q O'Clock a. ,,.,..,.....,,,.,22 %
IL O'Clock a. H. ....s.I
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a Profitable Investment.

The Wilson Underfeed Sewing Machiue combines IN
perfect degree the requirements Of zst-cass ms
chine. This is the unanimous verdict Of the thous-
ands Of families who using them, and Its success Ia
unprecedented In the history Of sewing machines
Although 1t costs fully much to make any other,
the manufacturer sells direct to the people, but the
Company belongs to no Ring" or combination to to
nrice. Salcsroom at No. 378 West Madison street,
Chicago and in all other cities in the United States.
The Company wants agents in country towns.
, 1872-12-26
COAL

TO The Editor qf The Chicago Tribune:
sm: It is losing buiness to manufacture
anything by steam in Chicago, and will be until
coal is as cheap here as at other places. Our
manufacturers must select good coal-deld, IS
near can be found to this city, take stock, and
build q railroad to it on an airline.
, 1872-12-26

on the South Side is the opening Of the "Dearbora
Cake Bakery and Coffee Parlor," where ladies' and gen
tanen will dnd comfortable resort fine assortment
Of the most delicious cakes pastry and
and the very best Of coffee tea, and chocolate. NO.
lo4 Dearborn, near Madison street,
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West. had beaGS6
c9mavented, :ady, ga3aShs
per, authorizing hin to t. .e money: ,dha}
lawyer, however, w,s too smart for him., enE
went to Washington in person, and gotHAA
money befole West Guild use his new authoazaA
ton 49,. .4sSE3A
Of exploding the powdr which he had depoaffe6
on the floor, he reu1aisd around long enough
upon the freight train buud north and went 6A
far as Delaar. Thence . walked to Sa1sbuTY5$
Md, where he arrived DUNG the forenoon. ':HaAg
and tbS SoaEsd oass ks X
He told tho clerk that he hal Just s-riv5d irony
Delmar, whittier he had traielled On the 2ightA
train. He had on long, heavy overcoat andEa
pued pGsd DOWN. over bis head WSite s' IsIeaasf
covered the lower part OF his fee, and pair OF ::
epectacles rested on his nose. !; !e inquired Tor :
A1r. Tracy, End on that genS mans arrival, :;
asked to speak with him If priAto TIE 1ane;:
that he wanted board for four or fire wsoAs, auA
wished to know wha. were 11r. Tracy's tetnaa-'
Mr. Tracy toll, him, and thoreulon West eaid:
that he had 3 confidential communication to-
make.
He was Government detectire. Counterfeit
coupons of 81, 900 bonds OF the Union Pacific
Railroad we're in circulation, and he Tas one o.
twenty-eght detectives sent out by tas Treas
-
The Treasury had discovered that the counter- !
feiting r.as done somewhere near Phl1adeiphl
Wet concluded the interview BY saying that
Mr. Tracy might think him person OF little I'M
portance. b-s when he knew who he WAS ha'
would change Lis opinion materially. ::
In the afternoon, Mr. TFacy'a suspicious we're
aroused, and he sought an interview with 1aa-
guest. Mr.. Tracy asked to be furnished with,
some proof that his boarder mas really 3 Gov :
ernment detective, as on former occasions be,
had suffered in pocket through the rsscadty Of
men who had represented themselves EG such
West said that he had injured his foot and lost
his baggage and papers in the recent accident on
/ the PHILADELPHIA, Wilmington & Baltimore Hall
tosd He offered to pay his boaSd in advance,
and said he would fur nish proof ia day OF TWO =
Of his being what ho represented himself.
| West remained in his room all day 1hu1sda;,
and studioualy avoided coming IN contact VIII
Tracy. paid his bill, and seid he was going By
the next train, and would back, perhaps, ne.f
ME: Tracy " be said, st It is necessary thct 7
should Disguise myself, as I an going On vary
delicate mission" ThereuEou he changed sum-
| dry -rticles Of apparel end departed. .,.
After the dreadful crime lad sdme TO u5nt,
George Williams, the guest OF Mr. Tracy, saa~-
fully identified as West, the murderer and dayer
Of Cooch Turner.
To-day West is rational, but depressed Ha
has sent for several Of our most sisti15uiehed
/ LAWYERS, hut 40 far as can learn receives no
encouragement to hops from them ne
can raise funds, which he is trying to do, ho
will no doubt secure counsel In that case It
is probable that the plea Of seh-defeDce Will ba
set up.
Cod Liver Oil.
FsodT Ti1a1 Ia hal
, 1872-12-26
MARRIED.

Of he brides oon.ia s. Bradbury, by kev y9hu l
sara Louise Dolplt, OF Whitestown, N. Y.
FRARY- -READ1At the M Eesidenee M At r. h..5 bT3dss
fathor, Mz. l. R. Read at BiackResIy M.' ossao -
EV@ Eastern papers please cupy.
, 1872-12-26

Cod Liver Oil.
Hazard Caswells Cod Liver OIL ia the best.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13

Lientenent GoVernor.-Brogden OF, s5T;
Hughes 94,944.
Secretary OF State.-Howerton 06,073;
Womaek 90, 853.
Auditor.-R1ey .96,464; Loveuthrope
e4,63S.
Treasurer.-JenkIns 97,o1a: Graham
e4,571.
Sap. Public Wo:ks-Bnr.4s G6,e29;
Separk 93,0O5.
Supt Public Instruction.--Iscidg $1,000;
Mendenhall 93, 069.
Attorney General.-Hargroyc $1,000;
Ship 94,712. 90
After a lengthy debate, without action
the Joint Assembly adjouroed,- on motion
Ex-senator Love, until 1920 III, the 18th
iESt.
The Senators then returned TO their
Chamber.
Tho Speaker called tho House to order
and the consideration of the bill to incOrpo-
rate the Mechanics Hose company, Of VII.
nington, was resumed.
After some debate as to whether or moi
this bill came under the provisions Of the
general corporation law, it was referred tt
the committee on corporations.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13

THE " ashIngtoA Chronicle says that
"there IS pretty general inquiry whether
Governor Blair, Of Michigan, and General
Farnsworth. Of Illinois, both holding chair
manships Of important committees, VIII
venture to follow the example OF General
Banks, and submit the question Of their
continuance to vote Of tic House. Some
are of the opinion that they will have 10
TO so; that it is demanded by an obvious
personal sense OF honor. Others, how
ever, conclude that they will take shelter
under the vote Of the House already
recorded In the case If Genera! Banks,
and Insist that the principle has been thus
settled"
Grant is the Government, aud opposition
10 the Government Is treason. These
gentlemen helped to "nalio treason
odious," and should expect the fate Of
traitors. The duty Of Representatives in
Congress nowadays is lot TO represent
the views and interests of the people who
send them there, bat TO represent thC
views and Interests Of the party in power
and the member Of Congress who is uE'
willing to conform TO tie new order O.
thinAs SHOULD not only RESIN his commit
tee charmausbip, but resign his sat Ii
that boiy also. What business has mai
in Congress who is opposed to the Govern
meut? For man who opposed Grant'
reelection to remain chairman Of a com
l., II, NOc-HArr-
says, & it is fiat burglary! ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13
~,-,oio and North Carolina.

We publish, as a matter of historic lnVeI-
est the letter of the old hero, General
Early, in reply to the Raleigh serenade
speech Of General Hood. We have not lie
data TO say whether General Early IS cor
rect In his estimates or rot, but we are
satisfied he has made no intentional mis-
take.
There can be no quarrel between Wiz
ginia and North Carolina i'll regard TO
which contributed NEST il mon 10 the
Confederate cause. Both did their full
duty. When it is recolIectcd that North
Carolina contributed 20 the Western army
and had armies of defense upon her eastern
coast and her mountain borders, the forces
which General Early gives her credit for in
Virginia is the best proof of Ter devotion
to the cause III which she had enlisted
To this proud era in her history she no"
points, to wipe out the disgrace which de
generate sons have attempted to bring upon
Esr by licking tho hand OF tyranny fo
paltry offices.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13
CONDENSED from the Esleish Sentinel.
TIE NORTH CAROLINA LEGIS.
LATURE.
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Dec. 7,h, 1874.

SATURDAY, Dee. 7oh, 1874.
Th Senate concurred III The House propo-
sition of Instructions TO the committee Oh
constitutional reform to enquire into the
propriety of amending Art. 3, sec. e, Of the
constitution Of the State.
The House resolution p oposirg recess
from Thursday, 10Th inst, till Wednesday,
18th prox., was considered.
The House resolution was concurred in.
Under a suspension OF the rules, the
House resolution to pay the employees OF
both Houses 50 per Gay, passed its second
and third readings.
Mr.. MeIrimon introduced resolution
instructing the committee on education to
report by bill or otherwise on the practical
workings Of the school law Of 1871, but
withdrew it on the statement of Hr. Ellis,
Of Columbus, that The committee we're
considering tho matter and would shortly
report.
Nr. Hollonan introduced bill 10 rcpea
section 3, chapter l6G, laws Of 1871. Re
feIred.
Mr.. WEIGH: a bill 10 repeal the act II
enable any number Ct persons not les:
| than thTCo to become incorporated, &c
! Referred,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13

candidates to be elected, and permit him
to cast them all for one candidate or divide
among several. It has been proposed TO
adopt this system in Connecticut. AT the
last session of the Legislature, it was pro-
posed to apply the principle OF minority
representation to the election Of selectmen
and other town officials, and the effort was
successful so far as boards Of education are
concerned, but the comulatiVe voting
system, which secures perfect representa-
ton, was not adopted. We believe that
were this system understood By the people,
il would be adopted. so far as possible.