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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27
FOREIGN.

pans. January 26.-In the National Assem-
bly to-day bill was passed imposing tax on
All merchandise imported to France by yes
sells flying foreign flags. The following are
the rates imposed upon all goods imported
from ports in Europe 75c per lO0kilogrammes
from ports on the Mediterranean, Cape Horn
and Cape of Good Hope. l1Sf. per 100 kilo-
grammes; from all ports beyond the cape, 2f.
per 100 kilogrammes. Importations from
French colonies are exempted from tax.
The assembly committee have rejected the
PROPOSAL TO terminate the commercial treaty
at present existing between France and Eng
land. They propose to modify the tarin, but
will make no further change at present.
Adyices just received from Algeria state
that Bonsy Ras. tho Algerian chief who
figured quite prominently as the leader Of the
late insurrection. has been captured By the
French troops and is now in custody.
The Emperor of Brasil will take his de-
parture from this city on Tuesday next.
LONDON, January 26.-It is stated in diplo-
matte circles that Great Britain relies for the
success of her case before the Geneva confer
.nce upon the conference taking eogniEance
Of tho acts committed by the Alabama only.
and excluding all other claims Of whatever
description that may be brought forward in
this connection.
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NEW YORK.

Nrw YoRK, January 27.-At an election ioi
t-ustaes of the Life Association of America
held in this city yesterday. the following gen,
tlemen were chosen Winthrop e. nay anu
]. Edward Haight. bankers; Robert Johnson
treasurer American press association; mayor
KelbHeisch, of Brooklyn, and William Onrls-
field, druggist.
There was no truth in the rumor started Dy
an evening paper that Judge Barnard nao
been shot. :
The prison association held a meeting in
steinway Hall last night and appointed a
committee to represent the association AZ 9ne
international prison convention.
The receiver appointed to wind up the al
fairs of the Market Savings bank has made q
report. showing the total amount due to the
depositors to be 1910 452 64 assets. $751; 755 80
defect. sss7, 696 60. The call loans amounted
to sS41, 9S9. :,
. The run on the Third Avenue Savings bank
seems to be slightly decreasing. Fewer de-
positors called yesterday than any day since
the run commenced.
The grand jury presented only ? few ordl-
nary indictments to the court to-day. and
asked for an extension of time. The court
granted them till next Saturday to finish their
labors.
Miss Sallie wilkinson, of New Haven. com
menced a suit in the United States circuit
court here against Mark NJ. POmeroE for o
breach of promise of marriage. She alleges
that about January LIST. 1856. Pomeroy, at
New Haven, represented himself to her as an
unmarried - rooster and paid court to her
With a view to marriage; that she, believing
him. entered into an engagement, which he
since refused to falhll, She claims damages
10 the amount Of So, 200.
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Annusements.


MEMPHIS THEATER,-Last night Sheri-
dan Knowles sentimental and roman
tic play, The Huhchbaok, was presented
in most creditable manner by the man
ayers Of the theater. The cast was good
Mrs. Chanfrau, as "Julia;" Miss Louisa
Hawthorne, as Helen;" Mr.. Hill, as
Master Walter Mr.. Morton, as Sir
Thomas Clifford" Mr.. Lenyard, as
"Fathom. Mrs. Chanfrau presented
the character of Julia" in life-like
and effective manner, and established
herself as favorite with the fashionable
and critical audience who witnessed her
careful and artistic performance. Miss
nawthorne's conception and represen-
tation of the character Of Helen" was
everything to be commended. 1t was
spirited and fine piece Of acting, not
overdone, but coming up to the fine
shades and colors of the character in a
manner which reflects credit upon the
talented lady who has ever been favor
tie in our city. Mr.. Hills Master Wal
ter" was we'll rendered, probably little
too energetic and boisterous, but never
theless credtable piece Of acting. The
minor characters were fairly supported
by the company. At the matinee to-day
Christie tombstone, or Out of the Depths,
dramatization from Charles Reade,
will be presented; and tonight Mrs.
Chanfrau will make her last appearance
in our city in the sensational play en-
titled In the Tolls. 1t would be adding
to the pleasure of our citizens if Mrs.
Chanfrau could be induced to remain
another week in our city.
Broom s.-The Jefferson street Opera
House continues to be filled by an en-
thusiastic crowd every evening. Mana
ger Broom has brought out several new
stars, among others, Misses Kathleen
ONeil and Lizzie Shelton; the former
good vocalist and the latter o tsrpischo-
rean artist of merit, Tonight an at
tractive. programme viii be introduced.
Go and see the fine variety troupe this
evening. New songs and dances will be
in order.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-The Olympic
was crowded last night by the friends of
the popular manager. New attractions
will be put on the stage tonight. Man
ager Lusk has arranged programme
for this interesting occasion full of nov
elites, consisting Of fancy and clog
dancing, comic and sentiments songs,
negro comicalities, etc.
TIvoL.-South Court street. Alfred
Won Rolande and New German Theat-
rical Troupe every night. ll5t
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railroad Interests,

The board Of aldermen of Dyersburg
unanimously resolved that the following
gentlemen, to-wit: Captain G. B. Miller,
Captain S. R. Latta, Captain John Skif-
ington, Major A. M. Stevens, Colonel
W. M. Watkins, Colonel 7. M. Neal, DR..
H. F. Ferguson, DR.. ]. G. Primer, G. G.
Moss, Esq, I. G. Child, Marshal John
M. Nichols, Sheriff A. B. Pigrett, DR..
R. H. McGaughey, W. P. Fowlkes,
Captain H. L. Fowlkes, John W. Wilson,
VIM. D. Roberts, R. R. Watson, P. E.
Wilson, F. W. Thomas, S. l.. Glover, W.
C. Doyle and F. G. Sampson-be and
are hereby appointed delegation to go
to Memphis to the meeting Of the stock
holders of the Memphis and Paducah
railroad, and represent the interest and
lesires Of our town and community to
HE officers and directors in regard to
tie location and construction of said
railroad through Dyer county.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE KANSAS ROAD.

There is something in position, Dut
not everything. Memphis has COCO
position, and nature has done much Tor
il but not everything. Time, the neees,
stiles of commerce and interest, set all
things right. The Jacksonport ArA')
Statesman thinks that we are in danger
of losing great trade that has gener-
ally come here, and urges preclpitancy
on our part in pushing forward the Nan
sas road. 1t says of our city:
Her newspapers may talk as they please as
about her F ether PPoSS Which IS rsSdy
niefed and trains running to Searcy, De pqlit
fhYough 10 ST. Louis. with branch NOV pg-
ing built to Cairo. and the Missouri prancIh
of the Memphis and Kansas Olty IOe $1,000
nnon which is being rapidly pushed forward
Completed from Kansas City. to Jacksonpo ~ = !!
before the road from this point TO Memphis y
6nisbed. she might as well make up her mln9
to give up the trade Of all this region. anu
rosds Is progressing rapidly, and unless she
wishes TO be left out in the cold, unless sno
wishes 10 see the rich trade she has 50 lons
enioyed from this section Of Arkansas ulverteu
10 st. Louis, Cairo and otheI cities o nJi Give
us. she must shake Oh her letnargy anu sHo
us direct railroad communication.
We do not know how much force there
is in this, but il has enough to set us to
thinking and to acting. As regards
power to push our interests into distant
regions, we cannot, of course, cope with
the great, wealthy city of St. Louis.
We must do the best we can with our
resources and leave the rest to nature,
TO time and to circumstances. We very
decidedly approve the project ofthe Kan
sas road, as, no doubt our city does.
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CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI. January H.-Stephsn Morgan,
a young man studying for the ministry. and
who had charge Of the church at CheyOit. a
suburb Of Cincinnati, was arrested tonight
on the charge of grand larceny, for stealing
books from the public library. A number of
books we're found in his possession, all Of q
theological character, and were used by him
in preparing his sermons.
John Lee. transfer wagon driver. in at
tempting to cross the track Of the Little
Miami railroad, in front Of an approaching
train last evening, was caught by the engine
and literally torn TO pieces. His head and
arms were severed from his body.
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The Mock JeweIry business.

Several raids have been made by the
police on the mock jewelry establish
ments in our city. Yesterday several Of
the proprietors were fined and COM
mitted for swindling. This morning
Frank Hall was brought before the re-
corder on the charge of being a conf
dence man and a roper" which, in
slang parlance, means one who seduces
rural chaps into the dens of swindlers.
Hall admitted that this was his business,
for WHICH he was paid twelve dollars a
week. A fine of fifty dollars and FIVE
hundred dollars bonds was the decision
Of the recorder.
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,o;a, He claims that OFT attacked him. OFT
had knife in his hand when his body was
IA wrESoE, KAN. December T.-The SUI
Drem q court ordered the suspension Of the
ssnss nee in the case Of DR.. Modlicott, who was
~ n. Ne been hung to-day for the murder OF
Ruth, till the I'D Of March. The case VIII Do
argued before the supreme court next tues
day. a. A.. al.
LEp AEoS, Pa. January 2I.-A ire THIS
morninx destroyed the bakery attached t.
Mrs. Bucks confectionery. Loss, slo.cOO.
ghortly afterward another fire destroyed the
srton live stove foundry of Rosenberg, Light
d Co. and Rionold 4 Mereby's planning mill
Loss. SIS, 600; insurance. $1,000.
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The Gas Case.

The case of the Gayoso Gas company
VS.. Murphy and Tomeny was called up
for new trial in the first circuit court
yesterday afternoon. The plaintiffs were
permitted to amend their declaration by
filing additional counts and increase the
claim Of damages to 100000. On att
dayit Of plaintiffs the psse was continued
for trial to the next term Of the court,
commencing on the third Monday in
Nav
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27

THr announcement that the Demo
cratic committee have postponed the
cali for a national convention till after
the plans and purposes of the PRiladel,
mia convention we're developed, meets
with favor among allthe members Oh tne
Marty at Washington, and is approved
Nv those Republicans who supported the
Missouri policy and its programme ior
un;tinp all the elements opposed to the
nresent administration.
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sc,epttac stealing.

Last night a colored worthy, named
Thompson, " wrapped the drapery of his
couch around him, and laid down to
pleasant dreams, without pulling Of his
boots. During the midnight hours,
Henry johnson came along and pulled
the boots from the hoofs of the sleeping
African. johnson, however, got his
foot IN it to-day, the recorder sending
him to jail in default Of two thousand
dollars bonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27

A WASHINGTON special of yesterday
says: Letters from New Hampshire to
officials in Office here from that State,
declare that the New York custom
house developments are injuring the ad-
ministration there, and that it will be
almost impossible to wrest the State from
the hands ofthe Democrats at the March
election. The New York Tribune's de-
lection, it is added, had well nigh
ruined the party already.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Cincinnati. January H.-The city council
has decided BY a majority vote not TO invite
Alexis 20 visit Cincinnati. The German mem
bers voted almost solidly against It.
LExISoroS, XIV. January H.-Jacob OFT
was shot and killed By james Cristal. . bar
keeper at Stahel's saloon, last night dufiaE a
quarrel. CRYSTAL vas arrested and Iodred in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27

Mr.. p. n. Mabon. Of the firm Of loot,
Philips & Co, was appointed financial
agent Of the Holly Water company, and
will leave on Monday next for the East
to complete arrangements fer the ship
ment Of material aud other matters per
tanning to the early completion Of the
works.
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Extra Fine Reef.

The Jefferson street market is the
place to get the best Of fresh meats and
vegetables. Messrs. Furstenheim q
Hexter, the proprietors, have received a
lot of fine beef, which they recommend
to all housekeepers. Parties wanting
meats in large quantities supplied at the
lowest rates, go to No. 6s Jefferson
street to-day and lay in supplies. You
can get the best at the lowest prices.
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Robbery BY MaeksreIs.

From ten to twenty St. Louis macke-
rels have been operating in the city for
the last ten days. Yesterday afternoon
they stole three silver watches from a
showcase, in the store Of Mr. Frank
land. The police recovered one Of the
watches, but the thieves escaped detec-
ton and punishment.
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election of railroad directors.

Att meeting of the stockholders Of
the consolidated roads, the Paducah and
Gulf railroad, and Mississippi River
railroad, held to-day, the following board
of directors was elected: John 0veVton,
jr., D. NJ. Henning, A. T. Lacey, L. S.
Trimble, j. W. Ryan, w. +. Norton, Il.
S. MeComb, j. s. Rogers and Elk. Nor
ton. A resolution was adopted author
izing the issuance of bonds to the
amount Of seventeen thousand dollars
per mile. This will insure the compile
ton OF the road from Memphis to Troy,
where it will connect with the Gulf road.
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ROW in one Kentucky LegIsIafure.

cIScSSArI, January q .-AFrankfort Ken
tueky) special to the Star. says there was a
very exciting time in the senate this morning
over the Southern railroad bill, The senator
from Louisville and the senator from Grant
county lost their tempers. and drew thoir pis-
tolls in the senate chamber. They we're re-
moved to the ante-room by the sergeant-at-
arms. A lively debate is now going On, and
It'll thought the vote will result in a tie.
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Ertensire Fire in NashrIIIe.

NASHVILLE. January lat half past three
O'Clock this morning Ere broke out in Ewing
4 Co.'S establishment. on Market street, con-
EuminE that and in its c2urse the following
business houses Noel & Platter, A. N. Perine
4 Co.. j. Lumsden Co.. and damaging the
building Ct Whiteman Bros to some extent.
The loss is estimated at s1Q.OO0i insurance,
800, COO
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CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. January 27.-The present snow
blockade on the Union Pacific railroad is
the worst Of the season. Another driving
snow storm prevailed along the line yesteT=
day, increasing the already formidable OBJ
struetions. There is no telling how long be-
fore the running of trains will be resumed.
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A wAsnIxcroS dispatch says the
White House clique continues to mani
fest great uueasiness at the New York
custom-bouse developments, while the
Washington territorial ring, Of which
Grant Is an active member, and the
Freedmeps bank officials are directly
concerned, are terribly frightened over
the prospect of an Investigation in'O
their Tammany tricks and the Seneca
stone business.
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The New York Herald says: One Of
the most experienced public men of this
city estimates the profits Of the general
order robbery now enjoyed by Major
Leets ines" at over a million Of dol
lars year. Divided into four shares,
this would give S25O,OOO for each part
ner, enough to enable each one to buy
and stock farm near St. Louis every
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27

The Pittsburg Post says the Mexican
border rufians are making things very
lively on our Southern frontier Mean
time, as neither congress nor President
have any time to spare for these Mexican
depredations, they will probably go on
until they ripen into border war, with
a Texan volunteer expedition in occu-
nation of Matamoros. Then, perhaps,
we shall have message from General
Grant to congress on the subject ana
perhaps, before intervention, it may DC
the policy Of General Grant to let these
border feuds ripen into state OF ac'ua'
war. Who knowsH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-27

HoS. A. CALDWELL. lately elected
United States senator for Kansas, got in
rather cheap, to wit: $4,000. To
Sandy, Mccartney, Phinney and Will
liams, Legislators, he paid $1,000 each for
their votes; to James Wood, $1,000, and
10 John johnson $1,000 Here is a
chance for the Senate TO 90 into an in
vesfigation, If il dare.
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A KANSAS newspaper publishes the
names Of nineteen members Of that
State legislaiars charged with corruption
n che election q United States sena-
Tor las Einter
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NOTICE.
WORKINGMENS'
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
NOTICE TO srOUKHOLDERs.

THE FIRST .IEsTALLMRNT TO THE
j Capital Stock is called, payable 10 Chas.
I. Paterson, Secretary and Treasurer lat the
oflce Of the Southern Life Ins. Col. between
The Association commences ACTIVE BusfsKas
on the first Tuesday IN March lthe 5thl 1872.
Parties deliri1E % subscribe % the Capital
Stock are requested 10 do 70 before the Let d
Marck Eext.
81 order Of the Board Of Directors.
i0s-xivi II. ID. BuLKLEH. President.
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Prof.. Virul ! School.

EOR BOTH SEAES. WILL BE OPENED
U on the 29th of Jan mary. on Yelling
tor street, between Lindt q and Vance streets.
Terms moderate. Boys equirinr any other
II IN mental discipline nj u not be- received.
Mrs. s.sus viii give less ons in Drawing and
Painting. in the schools. q { her own residence
and az private houses. 12i-l29
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EDUCATIONAL.
ST. AGNES ACADEMY
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Memphis, Tenn.

nHJE SPRING sEss ION COMMENCES
Il tao LIST OF Februf 1ry.
Iei ms per session, pay able in advance, SIS,
Of tho pupil.
For further infornss on. apply or address
the MOTT iER SUPERIOR,
lA-l49 Z Agnes Academy
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DRY GOODS.
THE GREAT
| CLEARING SALE
-0fa Still
Further Reduction
For This Week.
B. LOWBNSTBIN BROS
DRESS GOODS,
At Less than Cost.
SILK q,
At Less than Cost.
CLOA ks,
At Less than Cost.
SH A LIS,
At Less than Cost.
FURs- FURS,
At Great Sacrifice.
WOOL HOSIERY,
At Great Sacrifice.
UNDERWEAR,
At "a Great Sacrifice.
CASSINIERES,
At a Great Sacrifice.
DAMASKS, TOWELS,
NAPKINS, LINENS,
WHITE GOODS,
EMBR0IDERIES,
LACES, RIBBONS,
NOTIONS AND
TRIMMINGS!
ALL VERY MUCH REDUCED.
F. "A N .! r a N . =
The Finest Assortment of Rich and
Elegant Fans mt Popular Prices.
B. Lowenstein & Bros,
.242 and ga Main,
Corner Of Jefferson Street, Memphis.
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LATEST TELEGRAM.
sn..,aI, 20 the Ledger.

.urRroAE PRKss ASSOCIATION, VIA D. r. -
TELHaRAPH COMPANY.
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HOME INSURANCE COMFY
OF MEMPHIS, TENN,
OFFICE: No. 20 MADISON ST.

Authorized Capital, $500. 900
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Directors

ADOLPH LOEB, General Aren't.
fs5fcg
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-05-23
Alps Well that Ends Well.

The managing mamma" who throws her
marriageable daughters at the head or heart
of every marriageable man is well-known
feature of society novels and of social life.
In brilliant contrast with her conduct is that
of Mrs. Fontaine, of Los Angeles, Califor-
mia. Her fifteen-year-old daughter was be-
loved by q gentleman named Wells, and, des-
pairing of the maternal blessing, they re-
solved to elope. Mrs. F. discovered the plot,
armed herself with pistol with which she
had lately shot the stealer of her cows, and,
when Wells appeared, threatened to deal the
same fate to the stealer of her daughter
There was no elopement. A few months
afterward, however, they managed to escape
together, fed into Lower California, and
were married. Returning to fall upon the
maternal bosom and he forgiven, they learned
as they neared Los Angeles that the maternal
bosom was racked by hate instead of love,
and that Mrs. T. was seeking them armed
with that self-same pistol. The unhappy
pair fled to Kern river and actually SWAN to
an island therein, in the vain hope of es-
Gaping the wrath to come The mother soon
appeared upon the main land, pistol in hand,
and declared a strict blockade. For three
days she starved the fugitiyes, and then, when
her revenge was satcd, permitted them to
come to shore, forgave their sins, and took
them to her home @
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-05-23
A E0mg Series OF Divorce suits Brought
ON by Ono Girls AMdiscretk0Ma -


A case of rare interest, and one which in
wolves three families, recently came up In
Justice Walsh's Court, in Brooklyn. The
plaintiff in the case Is young and pretty girl
named Ida Ebert, who charges Edward
Conklin, young man, with having seduced
her, in August last under solemn promise of
marriage. She subsequently learned that Ed
ward was married man, but had lived with
his wife anly one week, as he could not sup
port her Edward, on the other hand, swears
that Ida has criminally cohabited with various
persons in Jersey City, New York and Brook
Iyn, including her brother-in-law, Chas. White
hill, which charges, however, Ida denies point
blank. The result of long investigation be-
fore Justice Walsh was that Conklin was held
to await the action of the grand jury, who, it
is said, have found a true bill against him.
And now comes the finale. Mrs. Conklin,
who has hardly ever seen her husband since
they were married, hearing of the shove scam
dalous case, went to a lawyer and forwarded
through him copy of divorce papers, which
she had served upon. Conklin in court during
the examination. She was driven to such
desperation at his conduct toward her that
she once attempted to take her life by swal-
lowing poison. And this is not all A Mr..
Gibson, who swOre in Court during the exam
ination, that he had been criminally intimate
with Ida in MeKinley's Hotel, is also mar
ried man, and his wife, upon hearing these
facts, established in his evidence and under
his oath, has sent for copy of his testimony,
put her case in the hands of John Cooney, and
is also suing for and absolute divorce.--N Y.
Star, April 10.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-05-23
The FmtsAl Mistake.

A man may drink moderately, but steadily,
all his life, with no apparent harm to himself,
but his daughters become nervous wrecks,
his sons epileptics, libertines. or drunkards /;
the hereditary tendency to crime having its
pathology and UNMARRIED laws, precisely as
scrofula,. consumption, or any other purely
constitutional disease. These are stale truths
to medical men, but the majority of parents,
even those of more than ordinary intelligence,
are ignorant or wickedly regardless of them.
There will be q chance of ridding our jails
and almshouses of half their contents when
our people are brought to treat drunkenness
as disease of the stomach and blood, as well
as of the soul, to meet it with common sense
and a physician, as well as with threats of
eternal damnatiOn, and to remove gin-shops
and gin-sellers for the same reason that they
would stagnant ponds or unclean sewers.-S
II. F;qar0. al.g1- aB e~uf-.s f5. -