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The New York herald., 1873-11-24
SPAIN.
Cartagens Still in Arms and Contreras Under
Arrest
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Nov. 24-5 A. M.
special to the London Times from Spain reports
that the plot for the surrender OF Cartagena proved
a complete failure. Contreras has since been ar
rested by the Intransigentes. on suspicion OF con-
niyance with the conspirators.
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
EARTHQUAKE AT YREKA CAL, AND GROVE
CREEK, OREGON.

SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 23 1879.
Az nine O'Clock last evening severe shock OF
earthquake was felt at Yreka, Cal, and lasted 10
seconds shock also felt OF Grove Creek,
oregon 100 miles north OF Yreka, and was the
s.ve,est e,s ever experienced in that par, " the
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
SPORTING IN JERSEY.

on Thanksgiving Day there win be a shooting
match at pigeons near the "Three Pigeons Hotel"
New Durham. Firing will commence at ten
O'Clock. and the prizes win consist OF oO0-ponnd
pig gun worth 500, and nve other articles
valued al 1926 Shonld the weather prove favor.
pe AMY tme IN expeeted,
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
RESUMPTION OF WORK AT BUFFALO

BUFFALO, Nov. 23 1873.
Pratt d Co.'s rolling mill and iron works, which
have been idle for the past four weeks Will resume
business Tomorrow morning at a reduction in
wages and time Of about 10 per cent.
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
Gold Bonds OF the Southern Mary
land Railroad COMPANY.

Colonel Smoot, President OF the Southern Mary
land Railroad Company, announces that the
coupons OF the seven per cent gold bonds OF the
road will be paid at the Office OF the company, In
Washington city, on the lst OF December, 1874 the
day OF maturity.
The New York herald., 1873-11-24

average temperature yesterday. ooH
last year. Observation-Disclosures. 81
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
THE NATIONAL PRESS CONVENTION.
SAVANNAH. Ca, Nov.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. %, 1873.
The committee of the Georgia Press Association
have decided to postpone the National Press Con-
vention called to meet at st. Louis on the 26th, to
some future time.
The New York herald., 1873-11-24

No orders for manufactured goods is the cause Of
the suspension Of the wool factory in Charlestown
toaashia Chester county. ia,
The New York herald., 1873-11-24

The Weather in This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature Tor the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnups
Pharmacy, HERALD Building
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
SHIPPING WS
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER,
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS. Us...~,,-....-.
BsoLUTE DIVORCES 0BTAlNEnn MN IN n,,,0, nwum,s
no fees In advance advice ee ~ every
State II, =. 80 Ia Nv us9 Rroadwov
uyp.Yn pRANCH OFFICE. BROOKLYN
A cnrncs ~ Fulton avenue and Bocrum street
- So Omen from 3 A. NJ. togP N.
ON sunday rom 3 tos A. NJ
peorurR DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM DIFFER
ont states tor descrtion, &c. legal everywhere
nnh,,cy rcavlrcd charge until divorce granted nd
afree m, hNS'S, n'oahSft ~ DApAN""Ss
The New York herald., 1873-11-24
WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov. A-1 A. NJ.
D~nIryxy.t9.a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
COMING TO THE POINT.

Dispatches from Washington indicate that
the Administration is about to assume very
decided attitude in regard TO Spanish. Affairs
III the West India Islands Last fall assn
RANGES were given our Minister to Spain that
a rigid policy. contemplating the emancipa-
ton OF slaves in Cuba, would be adopted. A
law was passed providing for the gradual
emancipation of the slaves. But this law,
SO far as the government of the United States
is 10 informed, remains unexecuted, and the
apprehension is expressed that the recent reg
ulations, proeessedly for its execution, are
wholly inadequate to any practical result in
favor of emancipation, if they be not really
in the interest of the slave holder, and of the
continuation Of the institution of slavery.
Our minister is instructed to remind the
Spanish government that the lebellion in Gu
ba has been in existence for over four
| years, and that the watchfuness of this gov
ernment in preventing the fitting out of ex-
pedltions to assist the Cuban patriots, or in
surgents. as they are called has almost amoun-
ted to national annoyance; and further, that
the seizure of the estates of American citi
zens on the Island, by the Spanish authori-
ties there, has been of such character as to
call for remonstrance. The action of the
| Spanish government, in the premises, has
goue to the verge of exhausting our patience,
and if there is not change of policy in Cuba
to the effect of giving stability aud force to
Spanish authority, the policy of the United
States government, will undergo decided
change. Our commercial relations with that
Island are of such importance. that the int.
rests ofth country demand cessation CT a
revolutionary condition of affairs there The
substance Of the position of our government
is, that it seriously contempates the recogni
ton of CubaE independence, and if the rev.
olution is not suppressed speedily, it will de
So There have already been sacrificed, du.
ring the progress of hostiities, over 100 OO(
ives, with no better prospects of the cessation
CT this carnage than existed six months afte
its commencement
The general tone Of the instructions to Min
lister Sicklos from Secretary Fish, very strong
y indicate that hesitancy and INDIGESTION are a
end and that ifthe policy of the Spanish gov
ernment in Cuban affairs does not show som,
tangible results, first in inauguratiug step'
looking to emancipation, and giving assurance,
of ability to end the revolution, which SO Sc
riously interferes with our commercial int
rests, the traditional relations of friendship
between Spain and the United States, may
suffer marked Impairment
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

-t.sl'l. .Sva AID s..e., s..l.,, -,iu.4.,d .Du
erratic kaiehs,crrant. sp,rkles in The rr:l'.
Of fsnatlesm but bis followers, as general
thing, are the uneducated and ignorant
Trained minds 1epel theories which will not
bear the test Of logics erucible. Crime and
dcbauchery feed upon ignorance, and the ed
ucated aud intelligent foot the bill
unchain the mind by the application Of the
great emancipator, education, lift from it the
weight Of unlettered ignorance, and it will
open upncw avenues of trade, develop the
material resources Of the State, elevate the
tone Of society, unpeople our prisons, and
augment the statistics Of the churches.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Mrs. Lydia Sherman, the reputed murder
ess of three husbands, but only convicted of
manslaughtcr in poisoning the last one, has
been sentenced at New Haven, Conn, to
imprisonment for life. She has made con-
fession, in which she Acknowledges to poison
ing eight persons, causing their death. AZ
ter the sentence, she courtesied to the court,
and gracefully walked out Of the room, in
charge of an officer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

CRIME IN ALBsMAELE-In the county court OF
Aibemarle county, Judge L Cochran for Janua
ry, 1873, the following indictments we're prssen-
ted by the grand jury
Horace B. Via, Tor murder, true bill John
Miller, for mnrder. a true bill; George Houch-
ems, for murder, a true bill; D. K. Briggs, for
malicious cutting with intent to main, disfgur
disable orkill, a true bill; Henry Thomas, grand
larceny, true bill Henry Thomas, breaking
Jail, true bill; Peter Henderson, attempting to
shoot with intent to MAIN, disfgure, disable or
kill, true bill; Peter Henderson, breaking Jail,
true bill; Maria Hedgeman, for child stealing,
atrue bill Edward Ray, for grand larceny,
true bill
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The most successful asprants to Senatorial
honors in some Of the Southern aad far wes-
tern States, are those who have the largest
purses, if what is said be true. 1t is stated
that the successor to Senator Williams. from
Oregon, owes his election to railroads and gold
mines. The election of the gentleman who
takes the shoes Of Senator Nye, Of Nevada,
cost, as stated, about $500 paid for in
San Francisco. Senator Patterson, of South
Carolina, is charged with buying his election.
The case of Senator Caldwell, of Kansas, is
now being investigated at Washington, and
the developments before the committee ex-
hiblt the fact, that from 81 900 to 81 500
per head was paid for votes. Charges Of a
similar character are made in the case of SEN
ator Clayton, of Arkansas. OF course we
know nothing about the truth ofthese things.
But one thing is certain, there must be some
pretty big buying, or immensely huge lying
connected With these matters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Bal in favor of Richmond ovsf al s697 363
Our cotemporary might have added Lex
ioston, charlottesville Harrsonburg and
Winchester, and then would not have had
heavy balance against Richmond. But as
those are mere toaons, i was not regarded as
necessary to mention them.
The Dispatch prefaces the above figures
with statement chat some years. ago there
was combination of some Of thu principal
towns of the State to damage Richmopd If
there Was, We certainlY knew h0tking about
it in this section We desire to see .the me-
tropolis of Virginia properly recognized in all
State legislation, where Il i rational ind le-
climate that she shouId4ho The peope all
over the State are personally Interested in the
population and wealth of tilsf CITY, for what
enriches the enterprises Of the citiea. adds
chat much to the relief of ths country. The
brave struggle Richmond has made six,ce the
war, in the march of ma.esial emit
ties her to the active sympathy Of the people
OF the whole State. Believing that her fu-
ture lies in the increase Of her notwithstanding
facilities, for which nature has designed her.
we would regard with the greatest pleasure
every indication pointing to the increase of
these. We believe this is the feeling every
where in the State, and that the prosperity of
that city is sentiment nourished 10 the
hearts of the people. We think our cotem-
porary is drawing upon his Imagination when
he states that there is any other sentiment
than the kindest, entertained by the different
sections Of Virginia, for Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Richmond Whig says, it is stated that
4$12 900, 900 in gross are realized in Virgin
ia, from insurance by the various companies
zand agents engaged in that business. The
Wig thinks that if this be SO, the State
might make handsome sum out of the bu-
Asiness. Allowing one half as profit, it would
bring in s6,00ooo0. Or if only half that
gross amount. So 100000 would be realized.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny is pushing forward rapidly the Baltimore
Pittsburg and Chicago railroad Eighty-se-
ven miles of the road have already been let
to contract, and one hundred aud twenty-one
miles will be let 1st of Feb, leaving only 62
mies-the whole length of the road, which
will connect Baltimore with Chicago by this
route. being 269 miles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

From tho development already made by
the Senate Committee now investigating the
charge of bribery ia the election of Senator
Caldwell, of Kansas. it would appear that
the charge will be su tanned
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Both kellogg and McEne-y have been in
=augurated governor of Louisiana They rave
two persons claiming to be the rightful gov
ernor, and two legislatures. There are sew
eral Congressional committees at work for
the purpose of getting at the truth. This
kind of business ought to be stopped Were
the Federal authority to withdraw the troops,
civil war would likely follow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Senate Committee on patents have
unanimously agreed against the revival Of the
application for the Graham fire extinguisher.
DR. Graham, of sLexington, Va. was inter-
estcd in the application.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A colored man in Richmond, named john
Scott, while in state of lntoxication, and
brandishing razor with hostile intent to-
wards Spencer Jefferson, cut himself in the
neck and thigh, bleeding to death in few
hours.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

In; the u. s. Senate on the 9Th, Mr..
Wright offered resolution inssructng the
judiciary committee TO Inquire into the ex-
pedlency Of Ia repeal of the national bankrupt
act. to take effect January |, 1874, and to
provide for the Immediate repeal Of that part
of the act which provides for involuntary
bankr ptcy. Adopted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
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Senator Atnes has Introduced bill into
Congress providing for throwing open the en-
;sire army for enlistment Of colored troops..-
Heretofore the enlistments have been confined
TO four regiments, composed exclusively of
'colored men. The movement has created a
sensation in army circles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A writer in the Richmond Whiiy of & e
9th, suggests that land be allowed to
pay their taxes in land. They are now re-
quired to pay money tax on that which they
cannot sell for money. Land has really no
market value, scarcely, while bits Of paper
called coupons are the equivalents Of money.
The writer suggests that 10 this way farmers
might pay their taxes several years in ad-
vance, and the State acquire lands enough
eventually to offer homssteads TO settlers.
We certainly think that when creditors in-
sist on enforcing liens the land should bring
its assessed value, or the creditor compelled
to take it at that. The policy Of making the
landowner the victim Of every financial
stringency is wrong, if not cruel.
Another writer in the same paper suggests
that the Legislature pass stamp act, as an
efficient method Of increasing tne revenue OIL
the State. The United States have abolished
stamps, on notes, SC. The people paid tina,
as long as it existed. Now let the State
adopt similar mode of raising funds to pay
her debts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
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The Chesapeake aud Ohio Railroad CT. are
making arrangements to consume alia their
engines instead Of wood, as heretofore The
company are arranging their cars for the
transportation of coal, in view of the speedy
completion of the road to the coal fields, aud
the Ohio river.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Gen. Malone has introduced on the South
SIDE railroad new and very desirable fea-
ture, that of having waiting maid on the
cars to attend to ladies and children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

sroKEs.-The bill of exceptions in the
Case of Stokes has been presented. It is not
expected any thing will be effected by it,
The principal counsel for Stokes, Mr.. Ire
maine, it is stated, has withdrawn from the
case.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

~ Just published, new edition of DE-. CuIvera
wells Celebrated Essay on the radical cure
without incidence of spermat rrhea or Seminal Weak
ness, involuntary Seminal losses Imposeney, Mental
and Physical ncapacitv Imped ,ents Marriage etc;
also Consumption EpiIapsy and Fits, induced by self
indulgence or SEXUAL extravaganza
Price, n a sealed envelope, only cents
The celebrated author in this admras essay clear
that the alarming consequences Of sslIabuse may be
radically without the dangerous use OF internal
mode cure simple e eara,n and eesua BY
Of which fo ehsaor what his con
radically, ,,.o,, 4to l.,
and avery man in the land, '
Sent ses in plain envelopo to any address
Also Dr. Culyerwels Marriage Guide priee sn @
Add ess the Publishers " e's'
jan 16Iy CHAs. J. G. KLINE & co
Is7 Bowery, New York. Post Office Box a 1Sse
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

NJ. w. McClusky, died at Louisville, Ky
recently. He was at one time post master to
Congress. He was a journalist by profession,
and genial, high toned gentleman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad has
been divided into three divisions-from Rich
moud to Staunton, 1876 miles from Stauntop
to Hinton. l48 miles and from Hinton to
Huntington; 1876 miles,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Suit has been instituted by the govern
ment for the recovery of 81 900 600, alleged
frauds in the custom house, by the firm Of
Phelps, Dodge & Co., New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Several Capitalists from Baltimore are in
Richmond examining the advantages of O.
pening an extensive Sugar refinery in that
city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A young man By the name of Hudson a.
bout twenty-one years fage, was found dead
near the track Thursday night at Griffith 5
station, on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
He was passenger BY the west bound mail
train and is supposed to have come to his
death by jumping from the train while it was
In motiou.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Mrs. Gardner. mother of Rev. j. s. Gard
ner, formerly of Harrisonburg. and now pas
tor of the NJ. e. Church, fredericksburg,
died in Howard county Nd. last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The trial Of "Boss" Tweed for robbing the
Treasury of New York city, of millions of
dollars, is now progressing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A Railroad project is about to make it's APP
pearance 10 Congress which has for its object
the construction ola Railroad from the South
Carolina Seaboard to Leavenworth, Kansas
with branch to St Louis. This is grand
scheme, and its construction would do much
towards evolutionizing the current OF trade.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The snow storm in Minnesota on the
1lth, was attended with very sad results
Many persons were frozen to death and whole
herds of cattle we're also frozen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Dispatch states that the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad will be completed this
month"; work that was commenced forty
years ago It is announced that the compa-
ny, having discovered that there would be an
immediate demand upon them for transpor
tation to much greater amount than they
had anticipated have issued s5,000,0n0 sew
en- per cent. bonds, payable in twenty years
from July 1, 1872, which have been soId-
This will enable them to equip their line
froal Richmond to the Ohio river in superb
style, and leave them free from floating debt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
NeaO -AdUer1dse,,.eaasa

NJ OE1CE.-My accounts to the 1st Of 1on
~ uary' are now ready Those know;na
themselves indebted will confer oreet e. ~
making prompt payment. ~
jan l6-6t DAVIS nv,,
I IMPORTANT NOTiCE.-ouR 40
IL counts are due, January lst ara ~
ready. All persons indebted to us are earn a.t,'
requested to call and settle without DELAY
jan l6-lt BELL CO.. Book sellers:
M OTEGE.-SealedP Proposals will be receiv-
~ ed at my Office for the next Forty DAYS for
renting out the
FAIR GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS,
on certain conditions. which will be made known
by calling en- me from 10 a. M. till 2 D. m
VIM. A. PRATT, Secretary.
jan 1876
:esaaeS' Sga0es.-A handsome assortment
IL of Pebble Goat
n French Kid,
Foxed Lasting.
Front Lace,
Single and Double Button Boots.
from one of the rery best Philadelphia manufac-
turers. received by DAVIS A. KAYSER
Jan 1885,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Senate Con mittee on privileges and
elections have decided not to send commits
sion to Louisiana at present. to take testimo-
ny in the election matters of that State. A
deputy sergent alarms has been dispatched
to New Orleans to subpoena both returning
boards to appear before the committee. The
COMMITTEES hope by this means to be able to
investigate all returns Of the electoral vote
from the various parishes Of Louisiana. The
country will expect thorough sitting Of all
, the facts Of the case, SO that the truth may be
had. 1t is due t the people of Louisiana
to the government. and all concerned that
this should be- We can we'll imagine the
condition of affairs ia New Oraans-the par
alyzation of trade, the decrease Of values. and
the general prostration of all kinds of bust
go. bv reason Of the threatening condition
Of political matters there. A few politicians.
IRE at the bottom Of it. and the people have
" se1fss-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

asa5H WATER PROOF WALK &c SUITS FnR
uihLs;-We are determined to close these sn;ts
oul' ana VIII sell them at one-half the cost.
:, LEVY BROTHERS.
Sewing Machine Needles at SOC for nonas
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The Church hill tunnel, Richmond, eaved
in Tuesday, making a ohasm of 100 feet
laa@. so feet wide and SO feet deep. No per-
,ve~as t"rt, Three sAanf g were ears;al
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

asSF COMFORTS! COMFORTS! CoMFoRTs,
we sell elegant Calico Comforts at 50 "a ~.
the cost Of the Calico and batting that II ia 90 ~
'Ae 'nem LEVY BROTHERS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

F.J. Ribble, county Judge of Roanoke
county, died on the 18th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
RICHMOND.

The Dispatch of the 10th, publishes ia
BILE showing the value Of real estate 10 Rich
mond, and several of The larger cites Of the
State, as follows
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16
The Richmond correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun under date Of the 9th. saws;

The Richmond correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun under date Of the 9th, says;
It's only speaking Of what is matter Of
public notoriety to say that the campaign in
this State next fall, When goyenor, Lieuten-
ant Governor, attorney general aud members
OF the Legislature are to be elected, will turn
upon the public debt question. Those who
favor increasing the rate Of taxation (now
80 cents in the $1,000 sufficiently to pay
the interest on State bouds will be ranged on
one side, and those opposed will be found on
the other. There is but little hope that this
Legislature will act boldly in the matter and
take the subject from the political arena, as it
might do. 1t is impossible FOR u to pay the
interest without increasing the rate OF taxa
ton very considera5lY-say to one dollar in
the hundred
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

&c. WATER-PROoFs.-We now offera laro.
ssoeK OF water proofssCloths, in blue, green grey
1 D,oIh' oiaeS' aud fancy. Also, Water-Proof
o1o'As ana hooes for street and travelling suits.
ssa5 LEVY BROTHERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

The granting of relief from disabilities,
political and legal, will likely be confined to
those persons who asked it. Ex-senator
Reagan. Of Texas, postmaster general under
the confederate States government, has petit
stoned for the removal of his.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A scheme is now up to have the tax refun-
ded imposed on cotton, after the war, by the
general government. 1t is estimated at s7o.-
ooo,o 900, and the friendsof the proposition are
active in their efforts to effect the object A
circular and argument by R. W. Hughes,
Judge 3. r Curtis, Herschell v. johnson
and others and petitions signed by ali the
members of Congress from the Southern States
will be laid on the desks of the members in
Congress, and the case pressed upon the
ground that the tax was Unconstitutional