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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE lINr.

tA7t Il Sa'tat. - 43SI TT. VISA
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE lJNt-
TED STATES, for the Eastern District of
Virginia
In the matter of Lawson It. Pearson. sr
bankrnpt-in bankruptcy.
AT Petersburg, on the 18th day of Sept'r, a.
d., 1873. .lT - ~
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
been, to-wit: ON the 18th day of June, a. d 1873
nled IN said District court by I. T. Pearson, ST.
OF Richmond co. in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the act
of Congress entitled "An act to establish a
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867 for a
discharge aud certificate thereof, from All his
debts and other claims provable under said act
and that the 3D. day of Oct, 1873, at 10 o'clock H.
M, before j. l.. Waterman, one of the registers of
OF said court in bankruptcy, at his Office in
Petersburg in said district, is the time and place
assigned for the hearing Of the same, when and
where you may attend and show cause, If any
You have. why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted. tN
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings OF the creditors OF the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place.
tr!1id j. T.. WATERMAN,
-, - e Register in Bankruptcy for
SO ls-fh2w the 4th Cong1 Dist. of Va.
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THE Wing claims that the Conservative
party " supports our laboring class, of
which the negroes constitute the bulk"
Now the laboring men are not college
bred, but they have sense enough to know
that they support themselves by their own
hard labor. Four-i(ths of the voters in
the state are "laboring" men-working
for hire-and fully one-half are white.
They will not fancy being told they axe
supported by the men they happen to
work for We think vague impression pre-
walls among them that they earn the wages
they receive. The "carpet-bagger" whom
the laboring men intend electing lieutenant
governor does not support" any laborers,
but we venture to say he pays more for
labor in year than the three gentlemen
on the Conservative ticket all put together.
The Republican doctrine is that the en-
ployer should neither own nor support the
laborer. All he. should do is, TO pay him a
fair days wages for fair days work.
The idea of supporting" him was buried
under the apple tree at Appomattox. 1t
cannot be resurrected. Henceforth every
man owns himself and paddles his owl
canoe!
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.


5000
THIS Is TO GIVE N0TICE-That on the
l. 9th day of Septr, a. d. 1879 a warrant in
bankruptcy has been issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern District
of Virginia, against the estate of b. A. Lewis, of
Brunswick county and State of Virginia,
who has been adindged a bankrupt on his
own petition THAT the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property
belonging to said bankrupt, TO him or for his
use, and the transfer of any property by him
are forbidden by law THAT a meeting of the
creditors of said banSrupts to prove their debts,
will be held at a court of bankruptcy, TO be
holden at the registers office, Richmond, Va,
before w. W. Forbes, esq, register, on the 9th
day of October, q. d., 1873, at 10 o'clock q. m.
~ DAVID Ii. PARKER, !
Sc 20-S2w II. S. Marshal
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IMPORTANT TO FRUIT GROWERS
SOMETHING RARE
BEST FRUIT CRATE KNOWN /

The CLIFTON FRUIT CRATE" Of which
Il. Il. Georgia & 90. are the patentees, is pro.
nounced by the Potomac Frnit-Growers' Soci-
ETY. the best one known TO them. 1t is now
manufactured at Clifton and at Accotink, Fair.
fax county, Virginia but the demand is SO
great for this light, useful and popular article,
that those factories cannot begin to supply the
demand, and Messrs L b. Georgia s. Co. are
ready to make liberal terms for right of patent
to those who may desire to manufacture at any
other locality. ....
Call or address the pat, ntees at Clifton, Fair.
fax county, Va. au 6--dlmw3m.
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first principles, and place our national cur
rency ere long upon. a substantial and en-
during gold basis. When this is done our
national industries will again touch bottom,
and financial kite-hying and paper-baloon-
ing cease to be the sport Of our monetary
institutions and the ruin of our people.
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THE ORIGINAL
INSTALLMENT HOUSE,
1888 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

offer for sale the following goods for cash, or
by weekly or monthly payments. For cheap
ness, quality, and variety, second to none in the
market; for accommodation, surprising any:
1000 Lithograph and Steel Engrayings; Chro-
Looking Glasses, in great variety; Photograph
Frames, large assortment. Frames of all de-
scriptions made at the shortest notice. A large
stock Of Picture and Looking-Glass Mouldings
always on hand, sold cheap, by the foot or man
ufactured. Special contracts made for large
orders and dealers. Clocks, Bibles, Window
Shades, Carpets, Rugs, Mating, Oil Cloths,
Walnut Extension Tables, and other goods.
Parties in want of any of the above articles
will consult their own interest by giving me a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
je % '7S-3m WILLIAM DAFFRON.
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GRAPE BOXES.

Tho subscriber is prepared to furnish Crap
Boxes of the most improved pattern, md of the
various sizes needed for the shipment Of grapes
10 the Eastern and Northern markets. They
are made of the best timber, and two years use
has proved their great durability and value
They will be furnished on liberal terms. Early
correspondence solicited. etst ,.5Uf
II ]. w. PORTER,
my CIV charlottesville. Va.
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COLONEL DANIELS has been in New
England for several days past, exhibiting
splendid specimens of Virginia fruit at the
great fairs in that region, and addressing
large crowds of people in behalf of our state,
with great success. We regret to state
that he is now quite i'll from severe cold,
but hopes soon to be on his feet again.
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V,HIs Is TO GIVE NoTICE-Thnt on b

V,aIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
il Sth day of Sept'r, 1873, awarrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court Of the
United States for the Eastern District OF Nir-
ginia, against.the estate of William T. Quarles,
Of Caroline county and State of Virginia,
who has been adjndged a bankrupt on his
own petition that the payment Of any debts,
said bankrupt to him or for his use and the trans
fer of any property by him, are forbidden by
law; that meeting of the creditors OF sale
or more assignees Of his estate, will be held at a
court of bankruptcy, TO be holden at the
registers office. Richmond, Virginia, before W..
w. Forbes, esq, register, on the GIN day OF
October, a. d., 1878, at 10 o'clock q. m.
DAVID b. PARKER,
Sc 2O--S2w us Marshal
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THE WING says that Colonel o. 4.
Beard is thorn in the Republican side.
Oh no, only most harmless and molten.
sive scratch Of the beard that IS all.
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ST. JAMES HOTEL,
RE-OPENED ON THE

EURO PEAN PLAN,
CORNER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND SIXTH SITS.
WASHINGTON, ID. O..
This Hotel has been closed since April last
and has, during the past summer, undergone the
most thorough renovation. 1t has been re-
furnished with elegant Walnut Marble-Top Fur
niture, Spring Beds, Velvet and Brussels Car
pets throughout. r
The furniture and appointments have been
manufactured TO order expressly for this House,
and are equal in style and durability to any
European Hotel in the country. The rooms are
arranged en- suite and single, and will be rented
from $l.O0 to $500 per day Gncludng private
parlors.)
A spacious Ladies' and dentIeman's Dining
Room, Gentleman's Restaurant, Lunch and Re-
freshment Saloons are conveniently arranged,
where all meals will be served a Ia carte.
A liberal discount will be made to those desir-
ing to remain by the week OR month.
WOODBURY. DUREN,
no 27-3m Proprietors.
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A DEMOCRATIC contemporary which
would seem to be. DESTROYS of abolishing
the Ninth commandment, complains that
Senator Morton, III his recent speech at
Dayton, Ohio, lost his temper and per-
mitted himself to accuse Judge Thurman
of lying. The offence in Senator Nor
TOMS case did not consist so much in call
ing ms antagonist liar, as in prova,g it /;
and therein is to be found much of the pith
and pangency of the present campaign in
this state. Conservative lies lie around
thick and loose at every county courthouse,
and mailing" them is what hurts. not
calling things by their right names.
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rI,nis rs TO GIVE 4s7l Nor,cEzr.o, ., N,

TlfilfS IS TO GIVE NOTICE--Thnt on the
Il 18th day of August, a. d.. 1873, "A warrant
IA bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Virginia, against the estate of q. =.
Harper, OF Prince Edward CO., and State of Vir-
ginia, who has been adiudged a bankrupt on
his own petition that the payment OF any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt, to her or for her use, and
the transfer of any property by her, are for
hidden by law that ameeting of the creditors
OF said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees of her estate, win
be held at Il court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at Richmond, Va, before w. w Forbes
esquire, register, ON the 9th day of October. a.
d., 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
DAVID ID. PARKER,
Sc 20-S2w ri s Marshal
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTlCE.-That on the
Il 1lth day of Sept'r. a. a., 1873, n warrant
in bankruptcy was issued out OF the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern lis
triet of Virginia, against the estate of James T.
Caldwell, of King William county and State of
Virginia, who has been adjudged a bankrupt ON
his own petition: That the payment OF debts,
and tho delivery of any property belonging To
said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden
by law; That a meeting of the creditors Of
said bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of his estate, will be held
at court of bankruptcy, to BIO holden at Rich
mond, Va before W. W. Forbes, esq, register,
on the 9th day of October, a. d. 1873, at 10
o'clock q. m. =
sT'l1 DAVID D. PARKER.
sa oo--cew II. s, Marshal,
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rJNO THE LOYAL CREDITORS or JOHN
Il H. SKINNER, DECEASED, LATE OF
STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA

u III. ShINkER, DEUEASED, LATE OF
STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Tho act of congress, of March 3, 1873, (private
No. 1907 allowed ito the loyal creditors of John
Ii. Skinker, deceased two thousand three hun
dred and seventy-seven dollars; and if that
sum shall be more than sufficient to pay their
Just claims, then the balance to his sisters, Mrs.
Knox, resident in Ohio, and Mrs. Clark, resident
in Kentucky"
Any loyal creditor desiring the benefit of this
sustain it and to prove his loyalty, to the THIRD
AUDITOR OF THE TREASURY, WASH ING
TON, d. G., before the first day of January, 1874;
and any claims not thus presented before said
date will not be considered.
Information is requested of the present resi-
dence Of Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Clark.
ALLAN RUTHERFORD, (
jy 22-tjay174 Third Auditor.
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OFFICE CITY SUP'ENT OF SCHOOLS, J
sos MARSHALL STREET,

sos MARSHALL STREET,
RICHMOND, Va, September q, 1873. J
TNAE PUBLIC SCHOOLS or THIS cry
l. will open on MONDAY, September 18th, a
0 a. m. E tt4 /4EtGE slsgt..
IL is important that scholars be entered at the
beginning of the session.
Parents and guardians before entering scholars
are notified to pay tho state and city capitation
tax for 1873, the receipts for the same MUST be
shown to the principal of the school before en-
rolment The state and city collectors are ready
to receive the tax required by law at their re-
spectye offices. o
Bank and Main streets.
City collectors office at City Hall
J. III. BINFORD,
Sc 22-deod1t Superintendent Schools.
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N 5R
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC
N RAILROAD.

RAILROAD.
After 10 p. m. SUNDAY. July "a, 1873 trains
win run as follows:
NoRTHwARD.
NORTHERN EXPRESS-Le Richmond n,
9.4o II. m; arrive In Washington at 4:0s a. m
Leave Washington at 4t3 y. m arrive at Bal.
timore at $50 q. m,
CfiiCAGo EXPRESS Leave Washington a,
1852 D. m. arrive at Baltimore at 1926 D. M
CINCINNATI ExPRl Ss--Leaye Washing.
ton at 5;S3 y. M; arriy. Ut Baltimore at 1905 D.
ACCOMM oDATIoN-I.e cave Washington Ion
p. m. and 1888 p. M. arrive at Baltimore 900 and
''I WESTERN (; ExPREss-Leave washington
l0:ss a. IN j; arrive at Baltimore l2l0p. m.
MAIL-Leave Washington Cos a. m. ; arrive
at Baltimore $40 n. m.
TRAINS TO NEW YORK.
RICHMOND EXPRESS-Leave Richmond nj
$40 q. M; leave Washington les p. m. arrive
| FAST LINE--Leaye Richmond $40 D. m.
leave Washington 75S q. M arrive New York
400 p m. 'EsA
Na-All the above trains, except Mail and Az.
eommodation, connect at Baltimore with trains
\ on the Northern Central Railway for the West
and North. The Express Train leaves Rich.
| mond daily except Sunday.
| SOUTHWARK.
| SOUTHERN EXPRESS--Leaye Baltimore
| 900 p. M. arrive at Washington lO:4O D. M
Leave Washington ll;o0 p. M; arrive at Rich
| mond 1850 n. m. a'.i..t 10
| ACCOMMUDATlON-Le baltimore 7:25
| p. m. arrive at Washington 9:0S p. m.
| PACIFIC EXPRESS-Leave Baltimore at
1903 p. m: arrive at Washington 6:3S p. m.
| CINCINNATI EXPIRE SS-Leave Baltimore
| 1875 p. M; arrive at Washington sos p. m.
WESTERN EXPRESS-Leave Baltimore 9:95
| n. m. arrive at Washington 1l:0S q. m.
| MAII4-Leave Baltimore 600 a. m arrive at
| Washington S:3S a. M
| CHICAGO EXPRESS-Leave Baltimore at
3l6 a. m. arrive at Washington 4b3 a. m.
The Express Train arrives at Richmond daily,
| except Sunday.
| EDMUND L. QUARRY, Supt,
ED. s. YOUNG, Washington, ID. @.
| General Passenger Agent,
i nI1Q Rnli iia,I,r q
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\ REPORTS from nearly oil the agricultural
districts of the country show that
generally speaking, the farmers are in q
much better condition, financially, than
they have been before In years. Crops
are everywhere abundant, and these must
be soon moved to market, taxing the
whole transportation power of the country,
as well as the legitimate sinews of our
banks in responding to the demands Of our
merchants and such other middle classes as
successfully aid in marketing the surplus
productions of our people.
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NOR SALE CHEAP, slail 4tT
ON LONG TIME, e.

IL ON LONG TIME, EW
one Of the BEST FARMS in Fairfax County.
Two-thirds open land, one third good Young
TIMBER, Oak and Pine.
New HOUSE of seven rooms, modern built !;
well, stables, tobacco barn, and several tenant
houses.
This farm contains about SIX HUNDRED
ACRES and borders the Potomac River nearl
three-fourths of a mile. The soil is dry loan,
with few sandy spots adapted especially to
grass, corn, tobacco trucking, and fruit-growing
It would make fine DAIRY FARM,
II is located twenty-five miles south of Wash
ington, near a steamboat landing, and four
ington and Richmond, and adjoining the land
of Colonel Edward Daniels. Good fishing privi-
leges, and neighborhood pleasant.
PRICE: $4,000. Enquire at
de 2O-tf STATE JOURNAL OFFICE.
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SHIPPING.
o----S~-~~~~-~-~o~-~
FOR NEW YORK.

SHtPPlNG.
FOR NEW YORK. ga
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP .I{EFS
4,--. ..t sl- COMPANY. Il Pa $1,000
The side-wheel steamships OLD DOMINION
WYANOKE, ISAAC BELL, SARATOGA, nj
AGARA, ALBEMARIE, and HATTEliAS,
leave New York for Norfolk, City Point, and
Richmond, every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
SATURDAY, at 2 O'Clock p. M. Leave Rich
mond every TUESDAY, FRIDAY, and SUN
DAY, at high tide. tG.s
These ships are entirely new. They have
elegant saloons, state-rooms, and bathrooms.
The fare, accommodations, and attention are
unsurpassed. Hf re W. 9tf3 !
Close connections made with steamers for all
Southern, Eastern, Western and European
ports.
Freight received until pm. daily.
NJ For further information apply TO
|. GEORGE W. ALLEN Il Co, Agents,
Office Company's Wharf, Rockets.
Captain GEORGE w. ALLEN, g5 5alhis
JOHN +. MAYER. ap 2-tf
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RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND
CHESAPEAKE r. r.


RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHEsAPRAKR
RAILROAD COMPANY, \
a# RIoHmoED. VA, June 2, 1873. }
NOTICE. st3 tnf4bs.,t
On and after this date the PASSENGER and
FREIGHT TRAINS over this route will be run
us follows ~ s.
PASSENGER TRAIN daily Sunday ex-
cepted), between Richmond and West Point,
leaving the depot aL2 p. M. sfaF,sT
Passengers for river landings and Baltimore
will leave Richmond on WEDNESDAYS and
SATU RDAYS at Q O'Clock T.. M, connecting
with steamer at West Point ON same evening
for Baltimore, sc.
e Fare to river landings. ...... ......aS260
II Fare 70 Baltlmore,..-... b0O
FREIGHT TRAIN for through freight leaves
Richmond on Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays,
and Saturdays at O'Clock A. M. s..I.I
LOCAL FREIGHT between Richmond and
West Point, carried both ways, on Wednes-
days and Saturdays, leaving Richmond at
O'Clock A. M, q : - 49,
WILLIAM N. BRAGG,
j. l.. TAYLOR, Superintendent
Freight and Ticket Agent, Richmond.
Ia Off
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RICHMOND AND DANvuLE R. R
| OFFICE OF ENGINEER AND SUP'T.(
RICHMOND. VA, June Is, 1878.
| GOING WEST)

01Nx1AOND AMI LIAM LILLE H. w.
| OFFICE OF ENGINEER AND SUPT.I
| RICHMOND. VA, June Is, 1878.
GOING WEST)
| The Lyrchburg and Danville Passenger Train
| daily Except Sunday leaves Richmond at Ga E
| a. m, Burkeyille mt 100 p. M; arrive at
Lynchburg at $40 p. M, arrive at Danville at
6:l0 p. m.
| Sunday Lynchburg Passenger Train leaves
| Richmond at $50 a. m. arrives at Burkevlle at
ll:2S a. M, Lynchburg 4;40 p. m. ..lt..
Through Mail and Passenger Train leaves
Richmond daily at 1:05 p. m, leaves Danyile
daily at S:45 p. IN arrives at Greensboro daily
| at 1l:10 p. M s.ete t T
GOING EAST.) sllf. t1st-
heLynchburg and Danyille Passenger Trains
| daily Except Sunday leave Lynchburg at 1916
| a. M, leave Danville at 6l6 a. M; Leave Burke
vile at II 1886 a. M, arrive at Richmond at 2 20
p. m. Haltg7 EtaH Mas
The Sunday Lynchburg Passenger Train
leaves 4ynchburg at S;l5 p. M, Burkeville at
| ITO p m. arrives at Richmond All p. m.
The Through Mail and Passenger Train leaves
Greensboro daily at $40 p. M, leaves Danyie
daily at ll:i7 p. M; arrives at Richmond daily
NJ $3.50 a. IN
The Through Mail and Passenger Train going
south connects at Greensboro with trains on
North Carolina railroad for all points south
The Lynchburg Trains connect at Burkeville
with Train on Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
| railroad for all points southwest and south.
THROUGHTI TICKETS to all points South and
Southwest can be procured at the ticket Office in
Richmond, and of X. +. WALKER, Agent of At
lantic, Mississippi and Ohio railroad, No. 1926
Main street, Richmond.
Papers that have arrangements to advertise
the schedule of this company Will please print
as above. ttfA t M. r.. TALCOTT,
ie l3-f Engineer and Superintendent.
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CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD


On and after 9th May, 1878, the PASSENGER
TRAINS will run as follows: t
WESTWARD.
MAIL TRAIN.-Leaves Richmond $50 A. M
daily except Sunday, connecting with W.
Va. M. & q. S. railroad at Gordonsyille and
Charlottesville and arrives at White Sulphu
Springs at 500 7. M.
10 p. M, daily except Saturday, connecting
at Gordonsville with w. G. Va. M. & g. S. r. X.
trains for Lynchburg, and southwest, and arrives
at Huntington at $50 +. M. next day. Steamer
leaves Huntington on arrival of the train, and
arrives at Cincinnati at O'Clock next morning
This train stops between Richmond and
White Sulphur only at Junction, Gordonsville,
Charlottesville, Stanton, Goshen, Milboro
RECOMMENDATION TRAIN.-Leaves Rich
mond at s:19 P; NJ. daily except Sunday, and
et EASTWARD.
Steamer leaves Cincinnati at r. M daily ex.
cept Sunday, and arrives at Huntington ats
A. M. next day, connecting with express train,
EXPRESS TRAIN. Leaves Huntington at
Richmond at 4:3O A. M. next day, connecting
with trains going South and with james
River Steamer for Norfolk. This train
stops between White Sulphur and Richmond
only at Junction, Gordonsville, Charlottesville,
Staunton, Goshen, Millboro and Covington.
MAI. TRAIN.--Leaves White Sulphur at
900 A. M. daily except Sn Ldays, connecting with
w. O. Va. M. & Ct. s. railroad at Charlottesville
and Gordonsvile, and arrives at Richmond at
600 p. nj.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.--Leaves Gor.
louisville at $3.50 A. NJ. daily except Sundays con-
Meeting at Gordonsyiile with w. g. Va M. &
G. S. r. r. from Lynchburg and Southwest,
and arrives at Richmond 1915 A. M.
For further information inquire at the COM
pany's office, on Broad near Seventeenth street
A. H. PERRY,
General Superintendent
JAMES F. METH
General Ticket Agent N.Y.
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OK WILL PAY FOR SIX COPIES OF
PEI the WEEKLY STATE JOURNAL foi
one year.
Smyrna times., 1873-07-09

discharge of duty. The great danger lies in
the fact that these crackers and other powder
toys go mostly into the hands of children too
young or too wild with excitement to use them
with discretion-if, indeed, it be discreet to
use them at all-thereby rendering danger
Gus amusement doubly dangerous.
1t is nuisance, justly so regarded, and
should be so treated in law. Once abate il
effectually and the custom would soon die out,
1t would soon cease to be amusing. Formerly
Christmas was celebrated by these little peace
disturbers, but now they have no place il
Christmas festivities and consequently would
afford no pleasure on that occasion. Few
things are more annoying to sensitive nerves
more irritating to sick people, or more danger
GUS to life and property than these little fire
crackers, when used vigorously by a well
organized crowd of boys, and unless they art
abolished by law, as well as public sentiment
they will work more injury to the country thar
Chinese cheap labor.
Smyrna times., 1873-07-09

MORE ABOUT THE WEST VERDICT.-The
Sussex journal says "The counsel for West,
in one of his grand plunges of buncombe,
berated the press of this State for creating pub
lie sentiment against West, when the worst
thing that could bo said, was said by West
himself when he swore to the horrifying details
of that unparalleled crime, and the DelGUdred',
now the defender of the verdict of the jury,
was ridiculing the idea of self defense and the
attempt to play insane There was no paper
in this State against West and he had one,
(the Milford Ne,Us) opened and avowed advO-
cate, while there were three representatives OF
three papers in this State on the witness stand
to aid the theory of insanity. But the coun-
suls buncombe was only buncombe and did no
body any harm. A man may be paid to de-
fend cut throat and murderer, and no body
blames him for doing his duty by his client,
but the DeldWdredn had as well attempt to
dam up Niagara as to turn the tide of public
sentiment on this subject. That West was
clearly proven guilt of most heinous crime
that the defense utterly and entirely failed,
every one, unbiased must admit, and if the
DelaDarean supposes that its interests in
counteracting public sentiment are not dis
cernablc, it is greatly mistaken.