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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
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DIED.

DlED.
BIRDsALL-On Monday Dee william B'o' in the SO Js"s
Relatives and friends are attend The funeral from hs late
dence No Al South OIOrts Brooklyn on THURSDAY IN inst
O'Clock pm.
BaIGGsD 1873 Leaf. MARI ai,s. child of Marvin and Rnn'.
r. Briggs OF scarlet lever. aged 10 abs
pc. F',. ~ ", yS'Ss s,t s " William
io5 south O.crd, s.! Brooklyn. on edsr, p IN.
CONKLIS-On Tuesday. Dec joel couln IN die 7as year ofh'
The relative, and friend, family respectfully invited attend
The aaersl residence Csreneeslc. l. L. on FRIDAY
Dec D. at IA O'Clock
LASB-on weiae,s Dsa g. TAas Lane. ,Dy~on Of Thomas
VIII be held on n, rIy ,srnss. q oosss a. a.;
1:Sia' Of he s nnfn Hoptcs va .ss
oAxpson ..iay Dec D. u Pine Orchard coa. Jos,A Oak.
Nss York OF heart disesse
fuper. hereafter
oGpEE-on Tuesday, Dec Thomss Ladswsoa OF rhossss Los~
oIMsTEp-Da,d wIspn omsted. Monday. D.A .. kess
VA s,ss D.:: 4; !, ,r,ny Ss.ss .,
mes, sDse.,, aS ..t.as ''s e'''
owgN-a. Psr Dec Anna b. rss Of the sts Jobs
PSS.. on fGuri.y pse al "a O'Clock NJ Train. lear Yonr.
second st. depot at 9si5 a
oExAay1, I7s ss' s ois Il. n. .s' Of "u'~'i'''
Fes gill :s % T ' e;,n, S hsI Ips Dss . tes%.
RBDnKLDA hi. reaens Harlem, sseri.y. Nov 90 nmw
isai. Of he family ny,.s e ..snd u; fsss .s
Tbarsisy the fth inst at 3a D. m
sNIT--John Henry, ofJ Smith sgrd and months
the resi1eD LsfsretIe CAsson
iyB on THURSDAY Iernoon. Dec 4. st2p pm.
sUTT0NTaesds Charlie Berry younges. Ia Grand
and Charlie Sn' lon, agel yesrs mouths. % days
Funeral will tai place t,asr oc.ok The Lsesve B.pusa
Tsbs nscie. Isrooki,n. X D.
THOMPSON Os Wednesday. Dec g. Eliza rhonpsos shc 0,a
year OF bef<sse
ar frsad' relative, respectfully invited ,,end asr.,
on be late residence - Clinton BrOoAln' s NJ Fnd.'.
Dec r. without further Uolee.
WILL dAMson wednesday morning. Dec 1873 amer brief
ne Merrill W. Williams II. d. 10 the 7Ss yen OF bic sse
I'd VIII be attended bis late residence No. 10 Bat
Thrtyrth Fnia 10 Relatives and friends ~ the
family also nabrrs Of the Medical Socey Of ne ccsaty Of Nov
OF Medicine. respectfully To-
vled 10 s..sad, without further notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

appointed h, Judge Upton had right 70 take posses
sion OF the y5a IN accordance with the provision OF
tho des6 NJ trust concerning defau interest II hss
already reverted 10 tie Scott party judge rptons
ordor was directed aga.rst the Raosd Company. but
other party A. the conclusi.n OF the arguments Judgs
Treat an norrcrd thrf be woua make speedy decision
IN the matter, probably to-day. g.. o..
LATEa.--yuden Treat of the DATED 5iates District
Court Springfield today recalled 3 order OF mime
Zion, Issued several days ago, rcstra Ing t Vencr
appointed by Judge linton Of ths STATE Circuit Court &C
BLOOMINGTON from taking possession If tie 0inSn Gnu
ton, ana springfield Railroad, IN the p,scs. o. LIZ
A. OK oldcrs rs agains, the directors 1U1eP Irdt IL
cides That hrs Court ba jurisdiction IN the rrcnsss-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
THE KELSEY REWARD CONTEST.

AT a meeting of the town authorities OF
Huntington. on Saturday last resolution was passed
that the $50 offered for the discovery Of the
body OF Charles g. Keseys body should be paid to John
Franklyp and william Ludam who recently found what
was declared by Coroners Jury TO be portion OF the
missing mans body. John p Reed obtained an iDJuno
from Judge Gilbert OF the Supreme Court In Brook
lyn yesterdsy ordering the Supervisory OF he Town OF
Huntington not Ia pay the reward Inc injunction IL
returnable before Judge Gilbert. Dec u.s. when the gu
peryisors ordered to show cause why should not
be made perpetual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

Thu prisoner seems scarcely 10 realize his position.
and Il ,,erY inoredulous IN relation ~ tho ban ging
continuing TO ssert that he will not be executed The
gaows anSvca u p m Yesterday and Will DO placed
In position TO day las been determined erect
10 In anglo f the walls made by tho jail building
and the wing st tho prisoner cannot sce the work
lie will be taken TIN ough the private apartments OF Mr
JONES' tho jsilor thence through narrow alley the
vast OF the jail into the yard Sheriff RciDhardt will
conduct the execution hundred cards OF admission
have been printed but only = portion Will DO issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

THE NEw-HAMPsHIRE FARMERS CONVENTION.
MANCHESTER, Dec. "a wide range of dis
cu,,Iou WAS sed In by the Farmers Convention TO-
day embracing sheep culture phoAphates, professional
politicians IN agricultural meetnks oranges. the pros
pects of New Hampshire farming savings banks. and
tho qualifications Of candidates for Office Tho Convsn
ton adjourned ct noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
pRRsOSAI-BY TELEGRAPH.

Gen. Howard having rendered his resignation
President the Howard Unvsy Prof LsDs',on has been sp
pointed Provisional President
The City Government of Providence has com
ple,ef contract Fsnthn Smon Of Rome, Italy TO make
bronze Of Roger Williams
Col G.. o. Shepard has resigned the Consulate
United States mskug Preparations 10
return the spring to eater into commercial business
Chief Engineer King. of the United States
Nav late Of Engineering has arrived 10 Phis
depha lie been absent eight months tour Of
ana ronwoks Of Great Britain aud the
(ontin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
THE GILMAN, CLINTON AND SPRINGFIELD LIr.-
CATION

CHICAGO, Dec Sat Springfield yesterday,
berrs Unitsd states District Judge Treat motion to
d.miss tho INJUNCTION which no granted In to Gilman
clinton aud Springfield Railroad case was -rsucd. Mr.
c,wfora advocated the motion to disns holding that
the receiver appointed by the Nolan County Court
cannot legally 10 intertored with b Judge Treat Gov
Palmer on tho other hapd concluded taat tue reaevor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
MiRRIED.

CROMWELL DBUBLAt the residence the afie' parents d.
city on Wednesday Dec by Rev. DR. Howard Crosby Dvit
Cromwell Of E,s.chee to Miss J. Fsase Deae daughter u
Tbos W. deuel. vi this ety No cards
pARDEE-DOWLEY Christ Church. New York City on Tue1hY,
Dec 1873 Sidney Corbct d. D. Of Quincy H. assisted
by H. Thomson d. D. oil SevYok j Hayden Pailee, I'D
Inf,ntry Army Blbs.h B. daughter Of L. A. Dowey, ESQ.
Of this city.
TgrAMORB-DAvIsON-In Brooklyn wenesiay Nov 20
bT Rev Hiram atchrs T. IL
eldest d,ngbter Of William DAWSON esq
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
CENTENNIAL FINANCIAL PROJECTS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-The Centennial Board
OF Finance has resolved TO appoint q committee OF
citizens TO make immediate efforts to increase the
scrptions the Centennial stock to reach ooooo
II IA also proposed begin tho erection Of the building
IA ,oon as practicable relying the patriotism Of the
neople TO furnish the necessary funds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
NANAL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. Dee. S.-Lieut. Sharrer is Jfdefed ~
the Hdrgrsphic Oe AZ Wellington D. e. Fnsgns Hhds ssi
Milton and Mdshipmen Dsbney and frn Msst-r
Cart The inRd Terror Len Gibson and Passed Assistant Par
Hnburt recruiting iry Burlington W. FC Assistant
Engineer Broom IL detached rom Che New Yc-s navy Yard I'D oned
70 temporary duty ths ironss Manhattan Second Asstnt no
gneer Laden from the saugu and ordered the Manhattan S,oI
Assissn. Stevenson fom the Frte. sat oi esi
duty a Tbs MORAN Iron Works. New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
INDIAN OUTRAGE IN TEXAS.

CoRPUs CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. Son the
night band OF Indians AM, Mexicans attacked
Gray's and Growers ranches, situated about 70 miles
hence toward the Rio Grande and killed seven
and carried of Grays When the courier left the
fighting was still going The scene OF the bloody
ARRAY ia within IS miles Of San Diego and ranches
containing several hundred people-having no arms,
hos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
AN INDIRECT VICTIM OF THE VILE DU HAvRR
DISASTER.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3.-The unknown man who
Jumped bridge into the last night proves
to DO George W. Peckham. old aud esteemed but
retired lawyer Of this city, and brother of Judge Peck
ham OF Albany who was lost on the Vile du Havre. Mr.
Peckham was aSout 80 years Of age. and it thought
the loss of brother produced temporary insanity and
hta cd dea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
Sueriai Moilffs

Poss-Oce Netice.rse nas for Esses ssai.S sAryRpAt
Dec n 1914 ali eos ofce WEDNESDAY AZ 1850 -
ga THCRsDAY q. II 80 n, and On SATURDAY al9s,
T. L. JANIS, Posmssses.
DunviAo A. Cs Royal Irish DL,iHeries, ss ns , ~,
Whir Is recommended by The kcds Profession 10 preference
Preach Bsatf supplied In Vohs csssA Us'ssi s" "s"'-
81 Sroslst kswfcrk .f.- p = ~. ~ ...ss.,s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
CRIMES AND cAsUALrrEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

-Four men seriously injured by a gun
powder rIposioa darBg Gre at NJ vernon. ONO srsi
-. In the United States District CoUtt at Bos Ron
Yesterday Charles Powers convicted o. tie c oLr r.
thrOIgh The by Judge
yelr Imprisonment ia Drihsu JAIL and 70 pay toe 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
TIE STATE or TR3DE.
HAVANA MAYKETS

HAy~A Dee 3Preigh-Per bid Of Sugar ron port. .h-
north the United 81 ts4 jO pea bid koa-s
$685. 70 Famolh and orders, % 400 % Fsnoath sd
United Stats 90 DAYS currency 400 premium Short sight goN
S6a87 premium London l02gl0j premium. Paris 75@73
iIn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

Bakers Chocolate.
Il you vsh .be BB,T Vanilla Chocolate. get BAKERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

Tne NETWORK STATE ELEcTON-oFrcIAL RETURNS.
ALBANY, Dec. 3.-The following are the Of
cs figures OF the recent election as they appear in the
office Of the Secretary Of state prepared for the Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

BAKERS Chocolate.
easily had viii nsstos our grocer f
uishnz W. BAKsk Co.'S homeopathic Cocoa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

NggOR5Ss Dee 3Pour8 good local demand isle. ~ Doub'a
Ezra It fG Treble do So 5OGs7 30 Family $3.50 80 Torn
quiet 7Jc. Oats 5J05Ic Bran steady 81 Hay dull
Prime s2f Choice f27 Pork qro Sli 81 y Dry ssl Meats
shosss quiet DIpc; Clear Sides 4 Choice n nrs
Oh I0Gl2e Lsri-Choe lesnel scarce and frm Iiere oSS:
9l2Dl0c dull and dropping Common 5i1 Cool lsr.
7174c Prime TO Choice s0sgc Moases 6m; Centrifugal 300
3jo Par 4S0i9c: Prime Choice, 81 BIC. Wh.&y dull
~ a95c. Codee-Fsr 70 Pnne, 22G23l2s; icabmg lot.
22Ls@34ilc
WLASsTos N. C.. Dec. 3SDrtB TBrpenn finn At Big. Ro-a
firm ~ % Strained - 30 o Los No. 81 asa ~ Pale
Crude TuDeaoe steady 81 ior Ham, 81 eO tor ieIos op Tar
arm 4, 50 40.
PRINT CLOTHS MARKET.
L, Dec 3-PFintinv Cloths held &c
arr and Extra 6froi with quiet bu. arn mirkst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

Netsi Springs, the Pitiess Iron Finger Pads, ana
wire JptuT engng the brech Bat these
gradually cured by the Bb,rIC faUss G53 Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
PRINT CLOras MARKET.
PdSSENGRRS ARRIVPD.
LATEST SNIP NEWS.

PROM STRrTIN-ia sSIngship Prqnka Dee. J-i,ssph W.,
J. " SIcho3oskY C. K. Waite. Emma Ahrens. o. Hsnses
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
DIR. RADWAYS
SARSAPARlLllAN RES0LVENT

HAS MADE THE MOsT. ASTONISHING CURES;
So ,QUdCK SO RAPID ARE THE CHANGES Ii
FLuENCE, OF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL
MEDICINE THAT
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
FIRE.

So many accidents are daily occurring
from broken kerocene lamps, and clothes
taking fire from gas lights and open fire
places, that the following, which we clip
from an exchange, deserves attention.
Perhaps three persons out of four would
rush right up to the burning individual,
and begin to paw with their hands without
any aim. 1t is useless to tell the victim to
do this or that, or call for water. In fact
it is generally best not to say word, but
sieze blanket from bed, or a cloak, or
any woollen fabric-if none is at.hand, take
any woollen material-hold the corners as
far apart as you can, stretch them higher
than your head, and running boldly to the
person, make a motion of clasping in the
arms, just about the shoulders. This in
stantly smothers the fire and saves the face.
The next instant throw the unfortunate
person on the floor. This is an additional
safety to the face and breath, and any rem
nant Of flame can be put out more leisurely.
The next moment immerse the burnt part
in sweet oil. Nextget some common flour
and put it on the burn about an inch in
thickness, and if possible put the patient to
bed Let the flour remain until it fall off
itself, when beautiful new skin will be
found. Unless the burns are deep, no other
application is needed. Dry flour for burns
is the most desirable remedy ever proposed,
and the information ought to be impaired
to all. Dredge ON the -four till no more
will stick and cover with cotton batting.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
Dry Food for Horses,

The Spirit Of the Times says "We
never have believed and never shall believe
that chopped hay and corn meal saturated
with water, is proper for work
ing horse as a general diet. We firmly
believe that the food of working horse
which cannot be pastured should be good
ground oats and sweet hay for at least five
days a week. Look at the South, where
the common run of horses are fed on corn.
Why, the result is big head, a terrible
and almost incurable complaint. We also
think that wet corn meal is the very worst
way of feeding corn to horse that ever
was practiced And the chopped, wet hay
is not half so good as fine, bright timothy
from the NOV. We like to hear the horse
grinding up his good timothy hay like a
grlst mill after he has finished his oats. A
nice mash once in while is good, and a
very different thing from almost constant
soft diet"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
FEVER AND AGUE,

FEVER AND AGUE cured Tor MY cents There Is
not remedial agent In this world that will cure Fever
and Ague, and all other Maarous Bilious, Scarlet Ty
phoid, Yellow, and other Feyers aided by RAILWAYS
PILLS. so quick as RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.
Fifty cents per bottle. Sold by Druggists.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
A Museum Of Horses Hoofs.

The st. Louis globe says: The Farrier
department at the Arsenal, in charge of
John Herman, the Chief Farrier of the U.
States Army, is a place of great Importance
to all interested in horsehesh, and yet few
of the citizens know of the great impor-
tance Of the sights to be seen there. The
first thing that attracts the attention is a
skeleton ola horse, with each piece num-
bered, for reference to an index.
Placed on shelves around the room are
about 400 specimens of horse anatomy,
mostly of legs below the knee, and of the
hoof, and of the malformations produced
by improperly shoeing horses. The effects
of tight shoeing, of pressure against the
coffin bone, of squeezing the frog, and of
channeling the hoof, are plainly shown.
Among the collection is a malformed hoof,
containing a three-seated coffin bone, or
three hoofs "telescoped" together, taken
from one of President Grants horses.
There are fifty specimens of hoof contrac-
tions by shoeing.
In another part of the room the wall is
covered with several hundred horse shoes,
classified and arranged with regard to time
and country. The collection has in it sam
pies of shoes used in European armies. An
examination of these shoes leads one to be-
lieve that the Americans are ahead of all
others in improvements of the article.
This shoe and anatomical collection is
believed to be the largest inthe world and
is the work of Mr. Kiernans industry and
research for the past five years. The col
lection is used as school of instruction to
farriers of the army. No one is allowed to
shoe the horses used in the regular army
unless he understands the anatomy of the
horses hoof, foot and legs. The Dunbar
theory and the Herman practice which
was introduced in the army in 1868, is
taught.
The system is to make the bottom or
face of the hoof smooth and level without
any channels to collect gravel in. The
shoe is placed upon the hoof so as to sus-
tain an equal pressure on every part, and
the heels of the shoe run straight along the
sides of the hoof, and turn from the frog so
as not to press it or bruise the coffin bone.
The shape of the shoe is that of perfect
letter U. President Grant and many noted
horsemen employ Mr.. Herman to superin-
tend the shoeing of their horses.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We inutte from all personS,oho are
department.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11
HEALTH! BEAUTY!

STRONG AND PURE RICH BLoOD-INCREASE
OF FLESH AND WEIGuT-CLEAR SKIN AND
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION ECURED TO ALL.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-11

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when both body and mind are actively en-
ployed.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-02-27
Your truly friend.

An INGENIOUS INSTRUMENTAL roz, n me-
chauic of Geneva. produced clock which ex-
ceed all others in ingenuity. On it was seat
ed shepherd. n negro and dog. When the
clock struck. the shepherd played six tunes on
his flute and the dog approached and fawned
upon him. This wonderful machine was ex.
bibited to the King ot Spain, who was greatly
delighted with it. 1.-The gentlepess Of my dog
said Droz, is bis least merit. If your majesty
touch one Of the apples which yeu see in the
shepherds basket, you will admire the animals
fidelity" The King took an apple. and the dog
few at his hand, barking so loudly that the
Kings dog, which was in the room. began to
bark also At this. the courticrs. not doubling
that it was an affair Of witchcraft, hastily left
the room. crossing themselves as they departed.
Having desired the minister of marine (the
only one who vcntured to remain) to ask the
negro what o'clock it was. tho minister did so
but obtained no reply. Droz then observed
that the negro had not yet learned Spanish.
upon which the question was asked in French,
when the negro Immediately answered him.
At this prodigy. the firmness of the minister
also fmsook him, and he rctrcated precipitate-
ly, declaring that it must be the work Of a
supernatural being.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-02-27

DIsGUsTTBrs NON DIsPUTANDUM.-What
vile abomination is this awful vaccination! /!
Half the arms Of half creation must be scarf
fed and sore Mine is itching. swelling, ach-
ing. tortures new forever making, and / won
der-"Is it taking!" and l murmur-"W What
boreq' Not a word or sign of pity can find
in all the city; every fool who would be witty
makes remarks about my arm. Some, with
hearts than icebergs colder, in their malice
growing bolder, seize me roughly BY the shoul-
der just to laugh at my alarm Every mortal
is my foeman; sympathy win from no man;
but with courage truly Roman bear my misery
alone Every one who cometh nigh me finds
some way to tease and try me; poking, rubbing,
jostling by me, wondering how cross I've grown.
Shade Of Jenner. long departed, had your arm
so ached and smarted, less severe and softer
hearted you'd have been in life below! Had
you known this pain distressing which the
world is all confessing. you'd have left some
milder blessing with little less Of woe. Life
becomes but void and frightful; borrid visions
fll my night full; even small -pox seems delight
fnl. matched against this little sore. Would
that were dead or dying, passed beyond this
torture trying, to some home OF angels hieing
where they vaccinate no more.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-02-27
A GENTLE SUGGESTION.
HOW NEW YORK CLERGYMAN PROPOSES TO EXECUTE
CRIMINALS.
from the Baltimore Americana

|
The average clergyman is disposed to be
merciul to the criminal. In the recent dis.
cussion concerning capital punishment, ia
| which we have opened the columns of the
american, the tender regard of the question of
inflictng death as punishment for crime has
generally come by way OF the pulpit But there
is an advanced expounder of the Gospel in
New York who is disposed to surround the
death penalty with an intensified horror. He
says:
The victim might be removed quietly by
some poisonous drug administered when he did
not suspect it. Why need he snow the precise
day or tour when his summons is to- come
Why need he be narrowed with gh0stly fears
Why should priest or pastor be called in to
prepare him for his end? Why all the ghasty
show of qualifying him for the future! Let
his last hour be hidden from him; let him glide
out of the world gently as the waters OF the
dark river will bear him. and let il never be
known tn the inquisitiye outside world how he
went Let mystery envelope his fate from
all but those whose duty and right it is to in.
iiict il and publish the fact Of its niliction to
the world That mystery will make deeper
impression on the imagination and strike
deeper awe into the conscience than the most
heart rendius exhibition of IA feow-crcature's
paln no passion will be aroused by IL; there
Viii be no uumcrlted denunciaiion of society
no false compassion with the sufferer, no cry
of defiance from his comrades, no irritation OF
the dangerous classes. no morbid horror. no
bru;it,lng images. The mind will follow the
trrspasser as he glides ont of existence aud
becomes lost IN the vast ocean of the unknown
i sentiment Of tenderness soiteniug the memo
~ Of bis guilt"
The suggestion Is not new. Tor perhaps IFS
lesson is enforced by the taking off of Socra.
trs; but We do mol know but that there is
great deal oi common sense about II. To the
bcastly mind of the dulards. who constitute a
majority Il murderers. there is nothing so ter.
rible as mystery. They may face known
death, but they are awed by concealed posi-
biltiy. Al MI events, We are ready for any
suggestion which may embody means Of in.
spring the dangerous classes with that horror
oi deaia which the fear of the eallows and fu.
ture eternal punishment fails 10 convey 10 them