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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-04-10

The Patrons of IIusbandry of Mont
yomery county, ia council assembled "A
few days ago. passed the following res
olutions. They have the ring of the trile
metal about them, and must addrcs,
themselves favoraLly 10 the considerS-
ton OF the honest men OF the country.
Everywhere:
WHEREAS, Government is Instituted
among men for their protection and
safety, and offices are created, not for
especial benefit of the ofice-holdcr. but
for the mutual good of all. aud
WHEREAS. The purity of The ballot
box is essential To the perpctuity of
good government and moral society.
land
WHEREAS, Many aspirants To office in
dulge in the digracciul aud corrupt
practice of spending their time and mo-
ncv in Offering treats. brides and rc-
wards for the purpose of obtaining nom
nations at political conventions. there
by attempting through the disgracclul
and corrupt influence of whisky and
money to control the elective !ranci,e
which has been virtually acquiesced in
by the people in supporting such men for
Office, atler they have thus obtained Il
Aud
WHEREAS. The use of such means in
electionecrng either before or after
are made. j. fruitful
source of corruption (afler clcciions.)
The argument is often used in favor of
increasing the per diem of the legisla-
to,s and salaries of officers generally
that the otlicc-holder has TO spend %
mu IA time and money in procuri
"A I'll Al. ha .,,l
without an increase of pay aud in or
der To pat down such an immoral. dis
graceful aud corrupt practice of elcc-
lioneering. be it therefore
RESOLVED, That we, as Patrons Of
Husbandry. will not support any man
for office that will spend his time or his
money. or offer any treat bribe. or re-
ward either directly or indirectly, by
himself or another. for the purpose of
obtaining the nomination of u conven-
lion or that will spend his money after
having received the nomination. in treat
ing. or bribery. or in any WAY calculai-
ed TO corrupt the ballot-box; be il fur
ther
RrsoIFED. That we believe the Office
should seek the man. and not the man
the Office. And the oniy fesf should he:
Is he capable, faithful and honest! De
it further
RrSoLvEp. That We are in'favor of 4
: rct rule of honesty and economy in
every department of government from
the highest To the lowest, and in many
offices the salaries ought and should lie
reduced. Aud we will not support any
man for any Office that will ny pledge
himself in favor cf this resolution. And
be il nrther
RESOLVED. That all the papers Of this
county. and the Indiana Farmer. be re-
uue>ted Ia publish the foregoing pre-
amble aud resolutions. and thai all the
papers OF the State favorable 10 honesty,
economy and reform, copy.
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lie did 1t.

lie kissh me and knew twas wrong
For he was neither kiih nor kin,
Need one do pennance very long
For such "A tiny sin!
lie pressed my hand-ihat wasn't right
Why will men have such wicked ways
1t wasn't for n minute quite
But in it there were days and days.
There's mischief in the moon know,
I'm positive saw her wink
When | requested him TO go;
! meant ii 10 i almost think.
But. after all. I'm not TO blame;
lie took the kiss: do think men
Are quite without the sense of shame
wonder when he'll come again.
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April 9Th. 1874.

us Judge Dunham ruled. this after
noon. that in case minor went to u
saloon keeper and represented that his
father Sent him after liquor. aud in alb
>cnce of proof of the statement made by
said minor. he. the saloon keeper. was
liable 10 indictment for selling to a
minor.
State vs.. Anton Scharf, trial bv court
and fined So. aud COSTS. In this ease the
Prosecutor asked the court. as a part OF
the penalty, To adjudge The permit OF
Mr. Scharf forfeited for his violation.
The court delivered an opinion M some
length, showing that he had no iurisdic-
iIon over that matter and that The pro-
per way was 10 proceed in the civil
coarts. the same "a. would be done 10
take away the charter of railroad com
pany. or amy other chartered institution.
n permit was civil right granted by
the civil powers. and the ouly way oI
proceeding To take il away, was bv u
complaint OF the State on the relation OF
the prosecuting attorney of the civil
circuit court. lie held that ii was very
plain that if the legislature had intended,
10 make That part OF the penalty iol
the violation OF the law. they would
have said so in plain terms, the same a.
they have declared The penalty ia lco-
nies. New Albany Ledger.
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William Henry Smith just appointed
parliamentary sccrelar, of the treasury.
by Mr.. ID Israeli. the prime minister Of
England. was news-boy, less Than %
years ago. on the streets from in the
Till 8 at night. Presently he
had booth near the Strand. then he had
10 employ assistants finally hit upon the
idea OF buying the exclusive right 10
sell newspapers and other literature at
the principal railroad stations in the
British isles. aud that maze his fortune.
lie has been in Parliament for five
years. and made the reputation of a good
speaker and thinker. aud Mr. DIsraeli
puts him now in a place that Is regarded
as the siepping-stone TO promotion.
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q , Oh FRIDAY evening last. the dead

body OF Mr.. Balthazar Baur was dis
covered in The river al our landing. "A
coroneers inquest was held the same
evening. and verdict rendered that he
came Ia his death by accidental drown
ing. lie was stopping at WiIt,ner's lIo-
'el, aud arose quite early Friday norn-
ing for the purpose of going aboard of
n steamer TO 20 up the river. II is sup
posed that hc fell overheard from one ct
the coal-boats. The deceased was u rr.-
ident OF Owensboro. Kentucky bur for
merly of Tell City. and subsequently Of
Troy. aud was very well known in this
community. lie was buried NJ Tell
City, on sunday. by the Masonic Fra
iternity, OF which he was a member. The
funeral being quite large aud imposing.
lie lett wife and several children. We
understand he held u Life Insurance
Policy Tor $4,000 iu the Gerinania. aud
also for about the same sum IN the Ma
sonic Society. : fCanneItou Reporter.
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n Costly Residence.

fr"n Ne NrN 70 = VI ~
The flight Of riches aud the FOLLY of
those Who lavish money waStetullv were
never better illustrated ihan in the ease
Of the laie Leglpud Lockwnod's splcn-
did marbl. palace at Norwalk. Conner-
liCut. There are fnriy acres ot finely
orIamcmicd grounds. in the centre OF
which is u stately structure costing 81
10000. On the premises are three other
buildings. poriers lod 20,
stables. aud 80 on. The
house is resplendent with polished mar
bic>. l'e>cocs. inlaid woodwork OF the
most costly kind. doors which cost S2.-
OuO each: bi.liard-room on which
$1,000 were expended and there are
ioi iy-ninc rooms thus gorgcou>ly d,c-
oraied. no two OF which are alike. II is
estimated that between 81 Ono.OO0 and
: 30 1OtO OF cash we're sunk in this
of extravaganza. ana vet the
entire establishment j. now on The mar
ket for le - than $5O9.OCO.
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Tbad. 4. Wiihers died w cdnesday at
2 7. VI. after a sickness OF only one
week. lie was taken with chill Tues
day Of last week while on duty in j. B.
Hendricks & Co : drug store. and had
TO be hauled home in the evening. The
chill was followed by severe attack of
pneumonia, resulting in his death in one
week from the day he was first taken
down. The deceased was Kind. genial
gentleman and beikcl by all who knew
him. Sociablc, optr hearted and lively
IN disposition, he made friends with all
who become acquainted with him. With
the wife Of the deceased, and the large
circle Of friends, community sympa-
thzes deeply in their sore afiliciion aud
bereavement. Being member OF the
+. 4 A. Nj. he was buried with The rites
aud honors of the order Thursday al
tcrnoon.
Gus. Hisgen recently received 5000
pounds OF bacon from Dubois county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-04-10

w lHt liadlcai new wspapers are very
fond OF linking the Democracy with
whisky, aud cndcavor TO prejudice good
people against the party by this means.
Several days ago we called attention TO
the fact that New Albany is Demo
cratic city. with Democratic Mayor
aud that ell the saloons observe the
Baxter law. Now let us hear from the
Radical cities of indianapolis and Ev.
ansvillc. whore they do not appear to
observe the Baxter or any other law
either human or divine. = New Alban,
Ledger.
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Rockport n Jasper Mail Route.

vNiIE undersigned having received the
contract for carrying ihe mail ia
Rockport. respectfully informs any one
desiring 10 travel upon this rouc, that
he will leave Ia per every Mondays,
Wednesdays and FRIDAYS mornings. and
returns every Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. Good team. comfortable
convevanccs and expert d'ivcts.
a share OF patronage solicited.
JOSEPH UIlRICII.
Jan. 9th, 1874
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RATES OF ADVERT -sEING.

For square. 10 lines or less, / week. 81 0O
Each subsequent insertion. 75 els.
Longer advertisements at the same rate.
"A fraction over even square or squares.
counted IA a square. These are the term,
for transient. advertisements; n reasona-
bile deduction will be made TO regular
advertisers.
Notices OF appointment of admins
traitors and legal notices of like character
10 be paid in advance.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.
For Township Officers, each s1O0
For County =" g $50
For District, Circuit, or State, 300
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NJ I.cech says: when q subscriber
walks IN. settles up the old score. aud
paysa year in advance. we can easily inn
a2ine how angels feel when a sinner re-
pcnts and forsakcs his evil ways"
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-WHITE-wAsu will improve The an.
pearance OF ie noes. out-houscs. &c. II
will not be found expensive. Try il.
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PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, AT JAsrER,
DUBOIS COUNTY, INDIANA, BY
CLEMENT DOANE.

OFFICE.-I COURIER BUILDING on
WEST MAIN STREET.
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Single Subscription, for fifty Nos, 81 81
For six months, w
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BUEE Aus.
HEDSTEkD


TWINFFN.
' ale~ &C. sc
ava y ment of chairs. cf every style. lie
,e nv iavt,cs hose desiring anything IN his line.
fo cfN sa a,niae hs stock before purchasing else
where be s couhdent he please them. 81 his new
saoh. ie OF the Public square. west II Che
tcnrt-hou.e JACOB ALLkS.
Nov. 10 lsGT.
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JrnreierS' MOnle:
JOSEPH ACKERMAN, Proprietor

LOOGOOTft, INDIANA'
rNHE proprietor " this Hotel situated just nofh of
The railroad depot rsturus his thanks Z" the public
90. heif past patronage aud them that rf-
ofs - ~ he spared h part merit their fa,urs
~ ihr fiture His table aud lar supplied With the
.~.i the ms k.t affords lie also has go,d -iaing aud
fees isr aor>c~. lie soicits shate ot pa.ionaEc.
Nav. I'm lS70
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eerS THE undersigned info. rs Tue public
NJ thar he hns now aud vi J cun~,rntly
Keep on h'nd. or manufacture ~
10 IA lhc lal,st aud mo fashionable vare,.' %,
W e. ore. IA
NALDRoLIS,
BUREAUS.
HEDSTEAps
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GRANTS wRATHrUL SPEECH.

GExrLEMrx :--Attcr listening TO what
has been said. do not see that there Is
that can be done. either by the
executive or by the legislative branch Of
the national government. to better the
The New York herald., 1874-05-27
EYES AVID EARS.

A hadFiSlAL HUMAN EYES.--J. 7. DAVIS IN
Hum, n NY ana only maker OF the improved Artificial
'ass afknowlcdgei by the faculty 20 be the only
,.nan .n a.ton ol nature In the world 2f East Fill
"e"en saee. DeiWeen Ihird and Fourth avenues
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

WANTED-MEDIUM SIZED THREE OR Four
" story brown Houe. IL 20 ~ front lot rs Il
lon, between Fourth and sixth avenues from hir,ieti
y slNueth street:s Will pay S5Dg90 70 S25,g0l. all cash
AQeress T. PALISADES, box 2l5 Herald office.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27
WHITESTONE PROPERTY FOR SALE
OR TO LET.

Tor SALE-IN THE VILLAGE OF wHITESTONE,
~ L. l.four two story basement and French roof
Houses; modern improvements; three blocks rail-
road depot terms also 45J building Lots
railroad depot. $500 10 $50 each. Apply 10 A. r.
hlkER at - and 81 Liberty street stairs, New York
city from 10 A. ". 10 T. ~. and at railroad depot
Whitestone, from 10 ) r. NJ. each day
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

- stone House, corner lexington avenue and Fifty
first superior order and location oil improve
ments; ianor low to scntcei family: possession
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

1n FAST TWENTIETH S1REET-AIsU Al EAST
U 1wentvcghth street; each I3 rooms IN good order
Apply Us East Twenty second street. before
or afier s.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

rDo LET-SECoND FLOOR IN HIGH sTOOP BROWN
stone house: all modern improvements: good loca-
ton moderate. Apply at 22 East Fiitysecond St
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

CPLENDID FLATs-ON THIRD AVENUE. BETWEEN
- sxicth and sxiy-hrst streets, four and SIX
each, with range bath, &C. Cal! and see them.
\. ZIITEL, I,0a6 Third avenue
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

TWO FLOORS TO LET-IN A PRIVATE HOUSE.
Inquire in 3l6 East Fourteenth street, Second
avenue One floor turnished the other unfurnished
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

DAPID Observation-Disclosures TRAISS-wHAT Is
AZ needed by people of moderate means-Farc only
tare centre Of large Shipping interests; on:y y minutes
from hunters POINT by ext client Flushing North
side Railroad fMier's platforms, steam brakes, elastic
whees. heater, loot warmer und,r ach sea, safety
switches; ~ trains daily. fro 20 A. NJ 10 l2:l3 mid
night troubled less by zee or log than horse cars are by
snow; about an hour from the Ciiy Hail. by slip
terry double decked boats less up town BY THIRTY
TOUR a srect erry nearer than Fort Washington or
EizaDeth only half as far as Mr.. Stewards Garden
Sity more convenient than Harlem or out in Brook
yn, as near 10 business sevcnteth and much
pleasanter travel schools churches. values steay IN
creasng good society; beautiful scenery riding boat
Ing. bathing; high ground: excellent water; many
streets severed, curhed, suffered: healthy; more
cnil and lever than III New York mechan-
les train only ~ cents the Irt railroad suDply
quick trant; comualion by other trang S55 per an
mum village taxes limited by charter one.haf per
cent on valuation. No more riding on straps
living In crowded tcnements.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

~ POPLAR STREET. BROOKLYN. WITHIN FIvT
| minuJcs walk of Futon ferry.-A comfortably fur
nisued Bedroom 10 let, TO one or two gentlemen.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

ITO LET-bES1RABLE LOCATION FOR PHYSICIAN,
l Basement and Parlor Floor with servants Rooms;
three story high sto0p brown stone ront rent S5o 34
Fifty second
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

DRICK GOTHIC COTTAGE-EIGHT ROOMS GAR
- den and shatel for sale exchange. free and clear
gomery, Orange county, y. "
u. q. BENNLT, III Broadway room b
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

rNO LET-ENTIRE DWELLING, PART OF rs SIXTH
i avenue corner OF waverley place, rooms and bath
ROOM IN good order good position or millinery. dress
light business. ent 500 also
Store and Dwelling Ia waverley place; is now being
put in perfect order; rent 100 First Floor
l3l Waverey place: SIS month No liuuor.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

RIO LET-FoUR HANDSOME ROOMS, WITH ALL
improvements in house No. 2s7 Blocker street Rent
S21 per month.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

DAY ME $40 MONTH FOR SIX YEARS,
i without interest ana $40 cash and will decd YOU
. coSey House, SIX garden, 45xi5l subject TO
mortgage OF Slo0; give S4l month
months and $500 cash. and House eight rooms
garden, xl5 sub ect to $500 mortgage S5l month
tor 40 months ami 500 cash and get one. eight
rooms garden, 5ixl.0 subject 10 Si,4D mort1age,
Garden far8 IN sight oi depot at Nhiiesione sa that
better than paying rent AMI getting nothIngs
SAMUEL DRAKE, office near depot, Whiestone.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

HANDSOME BROWN STONE HOUSE TO LET-UN.
II furnished No 40j West Twenty third street, DOS
session rent moderate. Apply TO Mr. GANO, 40
West Iwentyfourth street.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR LIGHT
IL housekeeping II desired; house private all IN.
provemcnts ne ehborhcod desirabc rent - 70 20 oo
a ylq East Thirteenth
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

&s) is ALL 1T COSTS TO PURCHASE THE LABOR
- Reform Washing Board family should be WITH
out III saves time clothing and health the washing
five in family can be done in one hour. Enclose the
above amount and one, with uli directions Agents
wanted. Address | HOS L. BATES CO., box 10 Post
office, Beverly, New Jersey.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

rNo LET-bN A BROWN STONE HOUSE. BASEMENT.
4 two Parlors and Bcdroom ell Improvements
made. inquire se7 Thirty fifth street. between
Second and Third avenues
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

LNoR SALE OR TO EXCHANGE-FOR WESTERN
Lands, very valuable Estate In Boston. consisting
Of 3 JOJ square eet OF Land OF the best houses
the city: also stables. greenhouses and bowling ailey
only miles from State street an uncxceptionaDle
location. near two dcpots; horse cars schools and
churches; fine opportunity for investment. JAMES
GRAY, 2i fremont row scholay square, Boston. MasA
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

COX MoNTu-FLOOR, WITH SEVEN ROOMS;
UCC corner house, the Park. Apply on the
premises. 3i9 Eighth avenue. corner Fitysxth street
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

DECEPTION ROOM TO RENT-IN PRIVATE HOUSE
IL conveniently located; suitable for physician.
Apply ON premises ei7 East seventyeighth street
The New York herald., 1874-05-27
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY NAY 27 ls74-rRIPLE
FURNISHED ROOMS AND A2ARTMENTS
TO LET.

4 NEATLY FURNISHED SECOND STORY ROOM
~ Also one on third door large aud small. zoo "est
wentv-tourth street.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27
REAL ESTATE TO EACHANGE.

A COTTAGE HOUSE, GREENHOUSE, ~ ACRES
~ Land. at Port Chester. value S7oy0, unencumbered-
exchange Tor Brooklyn House. HOPKINS 4 CAR
and Fifth avenue.
The New York herald., 1874-05-27

dog THIRD FLOOR, SIX ROOMS; HOT AMI
UCC. cold water, bath, stationary tubs, &C. has Just
been thoroughlv repaired and painted. WALTER W.
MONTAGUE Eighth avenue and Twcnty-irs street.
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New Confidence Dodge.

Strange as it may seem, a new con
fidence dodge has been developed.
Early i'm the afternoon two welldressed
men entered the house OF Sophia He.
heman. a widow living on ia Grand
Pike, near Bonayentura Church. One
of them represented himself 30 be Mr.
Adae, Consul from Germany for this
city, and the other a gentleman lust
from the Faderland Both professed
10 have known the husband OF the lady,
and IN the course of few moments
conversation talked themselves into
her good graces. An hour after another
man entered and enquifed where one
Mr. Welder lived. The widow told him
il was some two miles on. Upon
receiving this information, ne said 10
was too bad. He was going 10 his
friends house to collect a bin with
which 30 pay his taxes, aud
that now he would be too late, aud
have TO pay the penalty. He pulled
out and studied his watch as he spoke,
Consul Adae CD thereupon suddenly
recognized him, aud said that he was
welcome 10 what he had, about $50
This would not do, however he needed
5000. Suddenly he bethought himself
Of some watches which be had pur-
chased 10 send as presents 30 the old
country. He would leave them with
the widow if she could let him have
the additional $3.50 Mrs. Heheman,
encouraged by the pretended Consul's
confidence in the borrower, agreed TO
let him have the amount and handed
IL over, taking the watches as security.
He went OF 10 pay bis taxes. The
Consul and her husbands friend lin
gered 70 arrange for visit Of the lady
TO the Consulate 10 sign papers for n
legacy, Of which "Adie bad told her
on FIRST entering. end then departed 10
divide the booty with their conieder-
ate. OF course the watches proved
worthless. - Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The Hon l.. B. Arnold writes the New
York Tribune upon the subject of allowing
cows 10 shrink in their milk, after which II
is found difficult 10 brick them back again.
He says:
Upon visiting the farm Of tie Hon. Har.
ris Lewis, Of Herkmer county. n. Y, early
in September, a good opportunity was OF.
fered for noting the full feeding all the milk.
ing season, % prevent any shrinkage al any
time. Mr. l.. is one % those dairymen who
believe that grass is the cheapest and best
food for producing milk, and that it pays TO
give mich cows all they can consume Of Il
at all times. In accordance with this belief
he has fed his cows al summer, with one
little exception.
Becoming alarmed in June about the sup.
ply Of winter food, he cut and stored the
first crop Of orchard grass designed for
early soiling and, in consequence his COWS
fell off a little in their milk in the latter
part Of June. Though another field Of
grass was soon in readiness, and the cows
were soon afterward fully supplied by soil.
ing with grass what they failed 70 get by
grazing, yet he says he has found il impos.
sible 10 restore that loss by the most ample
feeding.aad that his cows carried the shrink.
age through al July and August, and Of
course will carry IL TO the end IL the milk.
ing period. He now looks hack upon that
short pinch a. an error which he cannot af-
ford 70 repeat.
The little failure was not long enough nor
severe enough 70 make large shrinkage,
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Tie Sem CniIledrnl.

The present cathedral at Siena,
Italy" says a writer, lis only por-
ton Of much larger edifce planned
10y the original architect. The uufin-
lshed south front aud the gigantic
nave and aisle are still to be seen 30
the right cf the church The cathed-
raj is a fine specimen of the Lombard
style of architecture, with various
marks of the florid Gothic 1t is inlaid
ON the exterior, as we'll as the interior,
with alternative slabs Of black and
white marble, style which has been
very severely criticised by some, but
which has not on the whole an unpleas.
ing effect. The decorations Of the
cathedrahare proiuse, and everywhere
the eye may turn, from floor To ceiling
4 there is something TO interest aud Il
cause our wonder. The pavement
which has been recently renew
ed, is of black and white mar.
/ Bile finely ornamented with de.
signs representing events from
\ the Old Testament and symbolIcal sub.
jeets. The two aisles have the ten
sybils with their appropriate symbols,
aud the prophets and saints hold then
own places. The twelve apostles have
each Of them high aud lofty position
upon the columns OF the nave. a feature
~ the decoration which is less pleasing
than The others A pulpit Of great
richness by Nieolo PisanO is on one
side Of the tribune. II IS supported by
eight slender columns, four of which
rest upon lions and ionesses. The
capitals Of these are wrought in the
most exquisite foliage. Above is a
delicatciy carved cOrnice, and sur
mounting AL bas-relicls representing
the life Of Christ This pulpit quite
exceeds that by The same artist in the
baptistry in Pisa. The vault of the
nave is painted blue, studded with
stars, aud around the coIniccare ranged
busts Of the Popes.