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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-03-28
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THE WRONGS


degrees and all of our ips,inctS ds>
sires, passions, propensties, trench
upon the line Of insanity whenever
they reach the excessive. Is it
wonderful then that we should have
sometimes disorderf While it dis
plays the highest wisdom to do all
We can TO secure healthy de, elop>
ment, should we not stop and cons'd>
a. the case even Of the wicked =
He may be as savage as wild beast.
He may not be, apparently, as good ;
but he can be tanned. You may
easily place him beyond the power
OF doing harm. You may hibituate
him To usefulness, for man is crea.
ture Of habit. You may enlighten
him and cause him TO shudder at the
evils which brought him misery and
to be as keenly alive to the emotions
of virtue as those who condemned
him.
Is it surprising then that the Ju-
ror with the Christian spirit pleading
love and natural law civ ing no right
that he should have scruples in TAX
ing human life and taking it too IN.
der social sanction which while il
cheapens, makes thing which W.
should turn from with horror q mat
ter Of ordinary occurrence.
Now, ifthsrs is learned Jaris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-19
20 a MI Pki RINE''
JURUREB A.

1t arrests decay of vital forces, exhaustion of the
nervous system restores vigor to the debtaed
cleanses yitated blood removes vesice obstrucI
tons and acts directly on the Liver and Spleen
Price 81 bottle. JOHN Q. KELLOGG, Is Plat
ST., n Y. declI.4w
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PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always
uniform. Illuminating qualities superior to gas.
Burns in any lamp without danger of exploding or
taking fire. Manufactured expressly to displace
the OF volatile and dangerous oils. Its safety
under every possible test, and its perfect burning
qualities, proved by its continued use in over
800, goo families.
Millions of gallons have been sold and no acct
dent-drectly or indirectly-has ever occurred from
burning, storing or handling it.
The immense yearly loss TO life and property, re.
sulting IRON the use ofcheap and dangerous oils in
the United States is appalling.
The Insurance Companies and Fire Commission
ers throughout the country recommend the AS.
TRIAL as the best safeguard when lamps are used.
Send for circular.
For sale at retail by the trade generally, and at
wholesale by the proprietors, CHAS. PRATT &
CO., los Fulton Street New York. aug27,tw6m
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TOiTlNE PLAN,

Or upon the principle of accumulatirg profits for
definite periods, which was first Introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance. aud by lead
ing business men. Forty-iour per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premium paid on
its Tontine Life Policies and forty per cent On its
Tontine Endowment Policies, issued within the last
five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interest of the
Policy-hoders, and in presenting the Society to no.
tice they feel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence because OF the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments are
governed In the assets and in the administration
of the Society perfect security is given for the flu
ture, which is of great importance those depend
ing upon their insurance policies Tor the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large an
nual transactions as the Equitable; none is more
prompt and just in its dealings.
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by sly chances at Miss Knowles, for which
| should have been delighted TO fling the
contents of my coifee-cup in his face.
Toward the end OF the meal, Mosely
reminded Webster of some letter which
the latter was to show him. Webster took
out his pocket-book, and began turning
over the papers inside.
This it, Gus p said Mosely, taking
hold OF the nearest, Il square, white en-
velope. directed in what looked, SO far as
/ could see across the table, very pecul-
lar hand But Webster drew 1t back
hastily.
"Nu no, that's private letter." he
answered. and this time | could not mis-
take that he gave one of those odd looks
across at Miss Knowles, "a very pecul-
iarly private letter, that | wouldn't let out
of my hands for double y.
"Well, you needn't be afraid of my
making bid for it, replied Mosely; We
use enough for my double KS without
buying up old paper Now, then have
you found the right thing this time, or
shall call again next Christmas ?"
Webster. it appeared, had found the
right thing, and the two witty gentlemen
presently deprived us of their company.
IL don't remember ever to have seen
Mr.. Webster in such an agreeable flow of
spirits" said to Miss Knowles, who, with
myself, happened to be the last left at the
table, Il wonder what Ii betokens? N
mo good TO somebody" answered Miss
Knowles, contemptuously. the first word,
she had said to ME against Webster. was
about to reply, when my foot touched
something under the table, and stoopin
down, picked up paper.
''Mr. Webster has dropped one of his
letters-the peculiarly private one, per-
haps," | said laughing, and. turning it
over, recognized, in fact, the marked
handwriting AT the same moment Miss
Knowles eyes fell on the superscripiion.
and her face grew white to the very lips
My God can it be- she gasped.
"Give it to me--the letter-the letter."
impatiently, as looked at her in Devil
derment. l gave it to her, she tore it
open. cast one glance at the signature, and
then her hand, rs if palsied. let the crushed
paper fall. and she sat staring straight be-
fore her with IA look Of such despair us
hope neverto see again in any human face.
''What is the writer of that letter to
youp' | cried. with pang OF keen,
though underlined jealousy.
"He was-he is-my husband she said,
slowly, rs if every word was weight
dragged from her, then, with a sudden,
feverish haste. "Y gu did not expect to find
me an impostor But remember, warned
you All, you are silent! You would not
drink that pledge to friendship now P"
CONTINUED TOMORROW.
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Kennebec Savings Bank
This Bank Is not required to make re.
turnS To ASSeSsOrS

Deposits made on or before the 10th
day ofany month will be dated back to the
First day OF the same month.
On First Monday III May and November of each
year dividend will be made on all deposits stand
Ing at those dates, which have been on deposit
full month.
Extra Dividends of surplus earnings made every
second year.
principal, thus compoundng the interest every six
months.
Loans made to depostors on depositing then
Bank Book as security.
Office in Freeman's Bank Building.
j. L. ADAMS, Treasurer.
w. F. HALLETT, president.
saAugusta March ). 1873. mar7.tSWtt
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DIAMOND SPECTACELES

These Spectacles are manufactured from ''Mi-
mute Crystal Pebbles melted together and are
called Dia mOmd on account of their hardness and
brllliancy.
1t is well known that spectacles cut from Brazil
ian Scotch pebbles very injurious to the eye
because of their polarizmg light.
Having been tested with the polariscope, the dia-
mond lenses have been found TO admit fifteen per
cent. less heated rays than any other pebble.
They are ground with great scientific accuracy,
are free from chromotic alterations, and produce
brightness and distinctness of vision not before
tanned in spectacles.
Manufactured by the SPENCER OPTICAL
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, New York. For
sale by responsible agents in every city in the Un
on L. ROWSE, Jeweler and Optician, is Sole
Agent for Augusta, Me, from whom they can only
be obtained No peddlers employed. DO not buy
a pair unless you see the trade mark ..
apr7-teod&wly
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MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvian Syrup, a Protect
Iron. as so combined as to hare
easily digeSted end GSSiusi{0fe4
avith the blood as the simplest
food. 1t Increases the quantity
of Natures Oacn Iit0ti=ing
agent. Iron in the blood. and
cures "0 thousand u.s." simply
byTOning up, hrigor0ti2lg and
Iit0ti@iRg the .Systc'R. The en-
Tiched 0l!d ritati@eI blood per-
meates erery part ct he body,
repairing damages t7sj eC0Sfc,
searching CGt morbid secVe-
tons, and Tearing nothing for
disease to feea Npon.
This is the secret Of Inc ar03,-
deiJHL success ofthis remedy tD
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Conn
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhoca, Dolls, Nervous Affections,
Chi,l and Tcvcrs, IEurnors,
Loss OF Constitutional Nigor,
Diseases Of the kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
etHt ttct tC5NttSSS W tfsSC'St tEtO ttS
q 0ad state Of the Ls0ott, or &C.
Comp0nied 6y debility or q lo,0
state Of The sDSteD,. BciHy free
from 1lcoho!. iis any Io"l,,, its
eneryi~iuO effects arc not fol-
fo'ced by corresponding Te0c-
fiO.e, Bat are permanent. infG-
sing strength, cigor, anil ne,O
life into al parts ofNic system,
and building stlo "a, IRON Com
StitutiOn.
Thousands hare been changed
Oy the NSe Of this remedy, from
eVcGh, sichty, sWDcrj,s0 cgc0-
furcS. to strong. bcuLthy, Gn1
happy lnen 0V0 aCo!le9s; OnI
aaCaiittS cUltpot rc0SoNa5IyheS-
dtate 10 GiUc IL u trial.
See that eoch bottle has PERU.
WAN SYRUP 1loaO,e i's the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
SETH W. F0WLE & SONS, Propretors,
No. Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD BY DRUGGIsTs GENERALLY.
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The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe. furnishing, by this broad field of opera
tons, an addt onal and exceptional safely to the
Poiicy-bolders. The assurances made only on
the Mutual Principle. The surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-19

Premiums are received and Losses are paid in
cash only Policies issued payable at the death
of the Insured, also payable at the end of certain
number of years. Policies are also issued on the
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200 PIANOS and ORGANS

Ennn AGENTS WANTED. samples sent ird
OOLV by mail, with terms, to clear from 81
$40 per day. Address y. ii. WHITE Newark, n.
nOv26-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.

Mr.. Thomas, of Fairfax, having been accus-
sed ofsdiscourtesy towards newspaper repor-
ter while Occupying the char IN the oenate,
today rose to personal explanation, denlug
the accusation and vindicating his conduct. on
the occasion referred to. Judge Thomas is a
good parliamcntarian and preSdes with dlgnl'
ty and ability.
INTEREST TO THE COLLEGES.
The Auditor of Public Accounts is paying
: the full January interest upon the State bonds
held by the University Of Virginia. the !r-
ginia Military Institute. aud other institutions
of learning 10 the State.
BOUNDARY.
The Governor, to-day, sent to the Senate
long communication in reference to the dis,
puted boundary line between Maryland and
Virginia, which will be acted upon in secret
session.
JUDGES SALARIES.
An adverse report has been made in the
Senate upon the proposition to amend the act
fixing the salaries of the judges in the Com
mouWeath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
TRANSFERS OFREAL ESTATE

The following transfers Of real estate made
during the month of December. 1872 are re-
ported by Green s Wise, Real Estate Agents
Lot on the south side OF Princess street east
of Washington, y # oy sc # in, sold By Thos
Irwin aud wife to Samuel Beach, S43O.
House and lot on the north side of Cameron
st, east Of Henry, IS Il in By l4) it ! IL deep
$1,000.
House and lot on the east side Of Psyae st, 20
Fl north Of Wilkes, 5OSllS #, sold by William
Morris to Elisha Butler, for SlUOO.
Lot on the east side Of Patrick 81, between
Queen and Princess, 25xllS feet, sold by VIM
Gregory to Robert Docketts, for $ll0
Lot on the south side of Patrick st, between
Queen and Princess, 25xlls it, sold by VIM
Gregory to Motley Shaw, for $40
Lot on the south side of Patrick st, between
Queen and Princess % feet by lis It, sold by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
RECEIPTS BY RAILROAD.

Among the receipts by the Orange, Alexsn-
dria and Manassas Railroad this week were the
following: Corn 1855 bushels, wheat ITO, rye
Sc, mill otfal 80, buckwheat 2;5, walnuts 25
beans Is, onions ) clover seed 5, fax seed bag,
potatoes is. dried fruit A. -four PIG bbls, apples
81 bbls, game . bbls, ground bark GA bag:
ground sumac 1876 bags, sumsc "A bags, fresh
beet 45l5 lbs, fur 10 packs, lime zoo bb!s butter
% bbls and casks, dressed hogs IS, eggs 10 boxes
dressed poultry bbls, brandy ! bbls, tallow, |
bbi, pork Dbl. bark 5 cords, fcatheIs sack,
lard frkinss, sheep skins bale wood cords d.,
calves 8, walnut kernels 225 lbs stoneware TO-
pieces, hides IS bundles, rags 2727 lbs, tobacco
% boxes. cabbage bbl milk 3 cans, iron and
bones s57i lbs, lumber GOO feet, cate csr,
castle and sheep cars, coal cars.
The receipts By the Washington and Ohio
Railroad for the week were: Wheat $50 bushels,
corn 2l2, rye As, mes A, ear corn l3t bbls, but
ter bbls, poultry y bbls and boxes, eggs bar
rels apples bb!s, fowls ! coop, calves 10 head
sheep . bead, pork 674o lbs, beef $50 lbs, hides
- bundles, rags 3 bundles, hay and straw 50
bales, qucictron bark 50 bags, stock Car, wood
Is cars spokes car, furniture car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
DIEU.

IN tho ChrlstIani hope on the 9Th Of Dseem
residence of his son-in-law, T. Herndon, near
Piedmont, Fauquer county, after severe aud
protracted illness, in his Slst year. He wss born
and raised in Fsuquier county. He was a neni-
bar Of the Baptist Church for about forty years,
and Was one of its main supporters. He leaves
widow and an only child, with seven grand
children, and numerous friends and relations to
mourn their loss.-[ Warrenton payers copy.
In Richmond, at the residence of N ajor L. q:
Peyton, on Tuesday, the 3lst ult, Mrs. MARY
Z. RANDOLPH, widow OF the late Gen. Geo.
w Randolph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

One of the therapeutic novelties i'll London,
recently introduced from the Continent, consists
in the erection establishments for administer.
ing hot sand baths, as a remedy for rheuma-
tism, recent cases of nervous disorders affcc-
ton of the kidneys, and all cases where heat Is
wanted as the chief therapeutic agent. The ad-
vantage of this treatment it is said, is that it
does not suppress respiration like the hot water
BATH but rather increases it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Financial advices from New York express
the belief that the ruling monetary stringency
must soon give way to an easier feeling and
lower quotations. 1t is estimated that seventy
millions will not more than cover the amount
due in New York on the first ofthe year in the
shape of interest and investments, and the
most of which as soou as paid will be thrown
on the market for reinvestment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

In Chicago on the 2Sth ult., suits were COM
menced, which arising in measure out of the
same circumstances, affect the title to great.
er or less extent of land lying in the city Of
Chicago, stated to be worth in the neighbour
hood of s., O0O, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Littells Living Age for this week, has been
published. It begins new series, aud has
commenced several interesting stories traaSat-
ed from popular authors, in addition to It's Sc
lections from the British periodicals. -
We have received the Philadelphia Ledger
Almanac for 1878. 1t has great variety of
useful statistics and other matters Of interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

A letter from Richmond in the Baltimore
Sun says that the Governor has communicated
to the State Senate an important report from
the commissioners appointed to fix the boundary
line between Virginia and Maryland, but its cub
stance is unreyealed and the paper will be con-
sidered in secret session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
A sad Incident occurred in Christ Church.

A sad incident occurred in Christ Church,
Savannah, Christmas day. During the morn.
ing service Bishop Beckwith administered the
rite OF confirmation to several candidates.
Among these was young lady of Savannah,
Miss Elizabeth Spencer, daughter Of Mr. VIII
llam II. Spencer. and on returning to her pew
after the ceremony, she leaned her head for.
ward, with her pocket handkerchief to her
face and fell to kneeling posture. Some
trends at once went to her assistance, but by
the time that the party reach I'd the vestibue
she was dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Speaking of the purchase Of marble from
other States for use in the arts, statuary move
ments, &c., in this State, the Norfolk Journal
SAYS that there is no excuse for this, for there
are quarries without limit in Virginia, from
which is dug marble equal to the best Italian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

In Evansville, Ind, few days ago, a man
had an attack of delerum trcmeus from drink
ing one sampling tube of whiSkey " Prob
ably the tube held large quantity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

The dispute between the Secretary Of War
and Gen. Sherman relative to the rights aud
dignity of the letter, has been adjusted. 1t
was all about who should issue certain army
orders, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

We are Indebted to Mr. S. c. Ncalc, dele
gate in the Legislature from this city, for
comics of State documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

We are glad to see general remonstrancc by
the press Of the State against the proposed &c,
ton of the General Assembly, looking to with,
holding the State annuity from the University
Of VIRGINIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

The London Times evidently looks with ap
prshension to the prospect of the Sandwich Is
lands falling into the possession Of the United
SrateS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
ALEXANDRIA,, \ 5,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1873.

it's said that Mr. Boutwell,, Secretary CT
the Treasury statcsin conversation, that 1t would
not be unexpected to him if there were further
increases of the public debt hereafter 1t Is
understood that Mr. Boutwell, adheres to his
former opinion that Congress last year made
too large reduction in taxation. and when
hereafter deficits occur, he wishes 1t to De
ascribed to this undue reduction. Issue is
taken on this point with Mr.. Boutwell,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

A number OF dogs, said to be mad, have
lately appeared in Frederick county, Va. Ra-
bies in dogs, in cold weather, is not usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

TIE PHILADELPHIA LIBRARY CASE.-A
very nice and subtle point of Jaw was decided
Oh Thursday b. Judge Mcrcur in the Pniiaicl
phia Library case. under the will nf hr. Rush
III. Tnlduc!pla Ledger says:
La leaving his estate for the benefit of the H.
brary on certain conditions TO be carried out
by his executor and thelbrary company, Dr.
Rush vested the discretion iu Henry J. Vii
liaul$, esq, Of choosing a LOT, within certain
limits: OF which to erect library building.
This Is the purport Of the written will But
subsequently,, and but 4 short period before
his death, DR.. Rush and Mr. Williams had
some conversation as to particular lot. Broad
and Carpenter owned by the testat0r. and iu
tie course OF that conversation DR.. Rush hav-
ing expressed wish that the building shout:
be placed there, Mr.. Williams promised that it
should be- As executor Of the will. aud in the
exercise OF his discretion under the will, Mr..
Williams selected the Broad and CARPENTER
street LOT, which being deemed unsuitable in
point OF locality By the library company, the
company contested the act Of the teStator on
the ground that his oral promise to Dr. Rush
prevented the due exercise Of his discretion a.
executor under the written will And both
master i'll chanc@ry and j Judge Mercur have de-
clded that the library company is right-thus
virtually saying that au oral request of dying
nan concerning an incidental matter involved
in the disposition of his properly shall not be
obeyed. if it shall interfere with the proper TX.
ercise OF discretion. on the same subject.
vested in the executor by written will. This
Is very nice law point iudecd-aud We believe
Is as novel Is it is subtle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Tho dead body Of Mrs. Lamplcy, reSpecta-
bic old lady, living in Baltimore, was found at
her residence on Thursday night She was
alone in the house, her husband and daughter
having gone to the theatre, aud her son had
gone to a neighbours for short time. The
coroner's jury of inquest found 4 verdict that
deceased came to her death by violence at the
jury Jury T6e house had been robbed, probably
by the murderer of Mrs Lampley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Geo Delivers, an old resident of Washington
well-known for his eccentric character, died
suddenly in that city yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

The late suow in Clarke county, Va, was
the deepest that has fallen in that county since
1877
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
.H.9RRIED.

On the 20th Of December, by Rev. T. liern-
don, Mr.. AMES PEARSON to Miss LAU RA
MARSTELLAR, all Of Fauquicr county