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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
[For the Spirit of JeAerson.l
Expensive Courts"

Mr.. Editor Your correspondent under
this head, in your last paper, stated some fore.
ibIe truths, such as should engage the serious
attention of the people, and set them to cons
sIderinee plans whereby, they might relieve
themselves of these expensive courts But
they should be guarded, aud not re-enact the
fable of the fox and flies. He does not, how
ever. suggest the mode of retrenchment. I
will! 1t was demonstrated here during the
war, that we could get along without either
magistrate, juror or la'cyer. at our last
court it was generally conceded that TALKING
Ia'o 'c0s costing the county more than admin
istering it, therefore the cause of it being SO
expensive, was not with the magistrates.
jurors or witnesses, but with the lawyers.
Law, it is said, by Justice Blackstone. is
founded upon common sense and justice, if
such was the fact, or could be said of law of
the present time, I apprehend there would he
but little difficulty in our plain PRACTICAL
sensed Magistrates deciding all cases coming
before them for their consideration; but l
believe i, is claimed, that law of the present
day is a science, and must be assidiousY
studied to be comprehended
| will suggest another modification of our
County Court system, namely: A jury being
composed of six or twelve men,-I would con-
stitute the co"rk,-(either three, six or
twelve,)-a jury, and let them decide ali
cases. upon the facts and the evidence. but
would advise the people to keep out of the
midst Of law altogether, as the least expeu-
sIve. y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

CaStOri:9 is more than a substitute for Cas-
OIL 1t is the ~ safe ar tic lie in existence which
Is certain to aFsimilate the food regulate TIE bowels
wind co.c and Cd uce AtuI al sleep. 1t CON
tRine neither minerals morphine alcohol. and Is
ers may
October II, lS73-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
10 THh'-
vcSss s. ED@E33G51saScGE
UF BOTH SCENES.
No Cao,gc far 1aarjce ant Constellation.

ns. J. Drorr, graduate Of Jefferson Medical
college, PLi!s' c!phn. author of s'ver"i valuable
works. can be consulted III diseases of the Sex
usi or Urinary Organs. t~ bich he has made CO.
pccial study) either il, male female 10 matter
fro:n what cnuse originating OF how long stanJ-
ics. Prrc'icc Of 50 years enables hr:r to treat
dis"osss *iih succese. Cures guaranteed. Charges
reasonable. Thoss alta disrance can forward letter
describing symptoms and enc ioea stamp to pre-
pay postage.
Send IL, tie Guide Ia H,n'si. Price 10 cents.
J.B. DVOIT, NJ. D..
Phyairion end Surgeon. ioi Duane ST.,
JAnuA-y ~, l~Ti-Iy. New YORK
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
PL4NF.iCT.S.
FRAxKrnkr. Mich Sent. Il.

FRANKF"nr, Mich Sept. II, 1873
year ago ha! bad cough from the
Ca'aF"ir which had got il my throat tried
Il :.'ad MANY things hu, got unthiug to do ne
q''Y good uftj used your GnlIen Medical
Discovery ara Dr.. Sa"r'5 C,ttrrh Heme4iv--
ttry cured nie III three meath. for which
ali very taAhhiul AMOS F!suER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

CoLoRED CoNFEnENCE.-Tho Washington
Conference (colored) of the NJ. Z. Church
will meet in Winchester on the 18th inst, and
will be presided over By Bishop Ame3
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

On THE RAMPAGE.-An African virago
was hauled up before Mayor Chew on Wednes,
day morning last, under charge of Supplying
the cowhide Too freely to the back of co!ored
sister, and fined 81 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.

I AM obliged To go below ~ a shOrt time, h re-
p'"n'-h :mY stuck. and cal upon al! my !r'Cads
20 come forward snd settle tleir acc0uni- Al will
be. furnished it'll statement Guriu:, the next
We K, and hope il will heed.
NuyCI;ber IL, 1913. W s. MASON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

MAsoT1c.-A. Mason Evans, Eco, of
Midd!ewny, has been appointed District Dcp>
uty Grand Master FOX the counties of Morgan.
Berkeley and Jefferson, for the present Ma
sonic year
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

Es Josiah B. Taylor, Esq the founder,
and for several years prior to the war editor
of the Leesburs -Ntrror, died in Hilsborough
on the Sd instant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

4 SELI$E DYES-un.qualIcd for simplicity
~ beauty and economy, any can use them
aud 1nvthing chr be dyed with them. They are
the chra peat H:Id snpe in the wurId for
dycing silk and WOODEN. also. mixed Goods
Shnwls, Dresses. Bornots, Hate Ribbons. Feo theirs
and all kinda Of WEARING material. to he had at
February ), 1874. c. E. BELLER'S
OATMEAL and Giycerire Soap is especially
~ edaptCd I" U=e on the skius of young children
Who are more than usually liable to chap in cold
weat"r. Dental Soap pronounced by the hieheet
Dental authority the most effective cleanser for the
teeth and gums. 20 be fouhdat
February 3. 1871 c. ?. BELLER.S
HFARYIN'S Cod Liver Oil ia confidently recon-
N1 mended az the 1xeetest and purc-t in the
market. for sale by f Keller
TTHROPHY, Tiden and Feegee leland Tomato
Early York. OK Heart and Early Winning
etsdt Cabbage Seed. Crop of 1873. from Robt Bush
OF Ph'i"dephie. insE received ami far sale nv
February j, 1914. =. bELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

NIGHT PEowLER.-The gentlemen who
has been proving around the premises of
resident of the Western SECTION Of the town,
for few nights past, may be consoed with
the information that his movements are being
watched, and that the first overt act may meet
with warm reception.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

Eg "No great injustice" done US, Messrs
Editors of the Warren Sentinel; simply
nis-credit of two articlcs-"Juvenile Cutting
ARRAY" and The Harper's Ferry Property"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

" are receiving = stock II 5Chfldr6n,s Car
EiHEer-Pric.- rsr,-- 2, -four /; n 20 x26,-
Well -rLhde and very haudE,in,-
March %, 1873 STUMP R-UAWRs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

CHARLEsrowN LYHEUMe-Owios to the
inc!emency Of the weather there was 70 de-
bate last Friday night. The next regular
meeting of the Lyceum will be held on Fri
day night next, when discussion of the ques-
ton, is it cxPedicnt to attempt the sup
preston Of the use Of Intoxicating liquor by
!eei5Iation?" will be resumed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
WOODEN GOODS.

ENULLED Linsevs, CassimrTes, FIauuels Yarns
Dec , 1878 + r GROVE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

Loss EY FlRE--We regret To learn of the
loss of Mr.. c. b. Rorss, by fire, on Monday
morning of last week, of his dry goods house
at No. 81 broadway, New York Mr. Rs
loss is PIT At 500. O0O-insu1ance $4,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

MonE CHICKEN THIEEINn.-,So Some chicken
thici rr thieves ted the !rra, ises of Or. j
g. Gibson. short distance from town, a few
nights since. and carried IN ,wcntv ii,: out of
. 10, Of ;!ir;y-twn chickcns-this being about
the thir'' visit Of similar character made to
tho Doctors cop this wiDtcr Citizens should
be ga tie lockout i:or these depre,is'or<, keep
their oiu"det;'usses PINNED, aud sleeping with
one eye open. be ,"ePsrel to give them a
warm receptnn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

SALE BILLS printed at the shortest notice,
at the Spirit Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

Pun Dos ne have received r. ~ the
State Treasurer copy Of his Report tur tina
year ending Sester.t-r -, 1879; from tho
Us. DsPar,ulcu; g Agriculture its Mors'Iy
Report for jsnuary: from the Virginia It.s.i,
tuition .io- the Deaf and Dumb AL! the H!,uI
a copy of It's -lnnusi Report; anl tTanl Sen
Aror .F,in " Grs",!.a,s, : :uu.I.rr q. ACES q
the State Legislature; Tor al Of ai.ch yge re-
turn tla1Ss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

PRESERVE Y0VW FURS 'yD WOObESs
by usiug Auti-M"'h "edsr Sodr Catr phnrated-.
- effective aud economical just reesvrd and for
sale by Z e BEITER
July 5, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
a CARD.
SALT E1is WOOD.

lust received so SacKs Ground Alum and
- Fine salt, when We wIii
GEC'i \ NGE FOR GOD,
sci. for Cash, at the War. house IN our Coal
and Wood yard
WASHINGTON Is LIPPITT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

PErrRsoN's MAGAZINE for March, with
its beautiful engra"inss and fashion plates.
sparkling gems of literature and fund of mis-
cellancou> matter, is on our table. Published
BY Chas. j Peterson, SOC Chestnut St., Phil
alclphia, Pa, at 50 per en7um.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

THE MARKET lloUsE.-1ns new open
FRONT is being pvt in the room st the West
end of the new Market House building, and
the improvement adds much to its appearance
Now for a Ike front at the East end. and the
general good appearance of the binding will
be enhanced fifty per cent. Such seems to be
the universal opinion Of outsiders, and we
doubt not will be of our Town Council.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
CeEtaIc Lin:mcnt.

IcFs~ If Won owe for vonr parer, nv M
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

OPPOSITION TIE LIFE OF TRADE.
{ NC AIRS Of our ON mAuuiuoiure retAf.cd at
- whpiesnie prit's- No Ci@Hrs , for : cents;
all srtigie- IN nrr I. 49, IN prapUrII.I
s"pt.T,L"r =, I-7a - HAISES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

\ Their" ia no pain which the Cen
" tanr Eminent will not relieve, no
y swelling twill not subduc, and no
yTD lameness which it will not cure.-
'EN This is strong language, but it ia
~ - true. 1t has produced moro cures of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

IMPEovED.-The Clarke Courier (Which.
by the way, under the management Gifts pres
eut energetic editor and proprietor, has became
one of our most srri:htly exchanges mas
donDcd new dress, and comes to US greatly i'm
proved in appearance. We wish it increased
success and prosperity
GARDEN SEEDs.-Maj. Jas. Law Hooff
will accept our thanks for an assortment of
Garden Seeds, of the Shaker variety The
Majors stock in this line is fresh, varied and
choice, and those in want cannot find better
selection from which to procure their sup
plies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

Ia
sausage Cuttcrz srd E,ilrHrs I.antccns Butch.
~ er Knives, Tor sale by JAS. Ia ". HOOFF,
u ORSE blankets, Lap Rugs. Robes, Saddle
JAS LAW. HOOFF.
SNOAL Bods ard shovels. brushes, Dusters, Dust
y, Pans Fire Carriers, Dog Irons. Stew Pans. for
Gale hv JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
~ SCOPE for sAie by JAS. LAW. HnOFF.
TORDAG f for odder Wood and Iron Puma
~ Stove Polish, sboveIs and Tongs, &C.. for sale
E'ULL line of sportrmop'- Good.. Tor s.ie bv
L Nov. / 1873. JAS. Law. HOOFF.
IITANTED.-All indebted to do what they can
W towards furnishing money replenish my
Dec. ,, 1878. ". $. MASON.
TRY Tooth Wash, the best known. All the
a ahove, as well complete stock of Drugs,
Hiedicines. B"uks and every imIrC in line, We
are now Offering cheaper than be bought in
Dec. =. 1873
Dec. 2, 1873. W. g. MAsoN's.
XANTHINE, the great Hair Tonic, 50! sale BY
CASHMERE BO9uET PERFUMERY Colgate
- Coz ne~ perfume for the hhnikerchieh
Caehmere BopUet, will be appreciated by ALI who
have enjoyed the delightful fragrance of their toilet
soaps OF the same name, which have become uni
Aug. %, l773. {. F.. BELLER.
FFFERVESCING' Crab Orchard sarG-Crsb
IL Orchard SalIs has long beer favorabIy known
az prompt and efeciusI Saliu- Ar,sriant Csthnr-
tic IL DJspepSia. CostivenCss, DersugeuenI Of
the Liver and kidneys, j: haz been with the
very best OF re'u!s just receiver and for "a e ~
Aug. %, 1873. &. f. BELLER.
HuR stock of Drugs and Medicines will AIwsvs
- be found complete well az r. sh u reliable
Prescriptions md Recipes entrusted will be
carefully coH pounded at II hours. day and night
according to the latest rules Of Pharmacy.
W. S. MASON.
JUMPER Tar Soap, G!ycerire Lotion and Car
- bolc Soap, agreeable and efficient reInides tor
cuap and II cutRncous diseases for saIe at
w 5 MAsOS'S Drug Store.
GETE have the Agency for the Wines produ ced at
Excelsior Vineyard All desiripg pure Wines
for Medicinal PurPoses can be suPpiicd at Inoder-
ate prices ". s MASON
NoOLEY's Celebrated Baking Powders. var
~ ranted TO rise bread In FIVE minutes. for sale
by W. MASON.
y ELTEvE your Corps by uaing Robain's Corn
IA Solvent VS. MASON
TAEHoLATE of Lime-tho beet Disiufectapt
~ Powder in use to prevent Or stop decomposition
and al! noxious odOrs and insect life nd
germs OF djseass in the aiF-t0r Esie ~
July !. 1878. c. E BELLFR.
DURE Ground Mustard. Ginger, Cinu,roop
Mace Pepper, &c. warranted pure. cold hy
GEO T. L.GHT
- August Il, 1873 GEO. 7. LIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

GHAHGERs.-A County Council Of Gran
gers was "rganiz.a 1T puff"!d< Dept en-
Wednesday int, composed Of Representations
from all the Oranges !" the County. The
following are the officers elected in the or
ganz,tion c. T. Butler. President NJ. w.
Burr, Vice President; Mason Marshall, Sec
Rotary; Eugene Baker, Treasurer; j. D.
Butler. Gate Keeper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
THE WHEAT CROP.

'E'llfS crop. grn-rsllv niue months or m orc in ma
turlng, TceisN BuEAELE Bose PHurPukrE
The ''PAIaPF CO" q Soluble ApIu3ujutrd None
Phosphate, nrti,le Of the highc-t grade, we'll
known sud r'rSbiIshcd. Hni IL uui.cfurcd spa.
clSliy Tor a WHEAT prOduvci. with favorable sea
son II wall secure stand of Clover.
WASHING TnE Il LIPPlTT,
Agents for Jefferson. Ci,,i;c Ed rjcs CouutiCs.
90 Office al their Coz md Wood Yard
CMaT lrslnN n AMfr B. 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

HAVE you a Cough. Cold, Pain in the
Chest, or Bronchitis? In fact, have you the
Premonitory SYMPTOMS of the ''insatiate
archer" consumption? If so, know that re-,
lief is within your reach in the shape of DR..
Tist0r's B"Iso0' IF via Cherry, which, in
many cases where hope had fed, has snatchcd
the victim from the yawning grave.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17
WANTED.
CMILDREN'S CAElIAGGls..-


CugJ npL,brs,, 81 Dt1J !. 49,.
ONALDAHN - OAlfhSAUEos
W + are Feo"iVin" stoek 81 Chtidfon's Car.
1Sru .'seeH-Pr1'"- F7''- ,og iF"tir y Il 90 S26--
So ~! Ht u, very H~14o :, TT
= 10 " A. A.
PRESERVE YOUR FCBS ND WOObEHS
by using Anti M"rb Cedsr SuBr. Cl-,rrb.,rated..
IS effective aud i,., ,,a "a -
saIeby Z T. BEI,LER
July 5, 1873.
OppOcrm1C-- r---T- Tr7,r- >,-,r,-,.--,
90 20 L0-' 1 IL LIZ u Or TRADE.
S,b,ir.,ien,J. No Ci go, ,''s'.eh at
all er,i-je. ~, -- -. IN ,,sr,,T,,,, '' ''"'Sj
sept.rI,l,er sI-7a j u H,rxFc
-
TEs LDsMiThi"sife' n-r cus'ornrrs to o.
- n 1 hcI "a " ~ ~ "i ha,r fthni's. Bon
~ , ~ ji;s, = H. 70 ~ INNINGS SE"d
PIete and yery los. Thee soot. Ore displayed in
room IN the rem 81 Nt"rc y" - -
October ! 1873
4, VERY flEd OF Ro"'' Shco' md siiTr"rs. Hor
ihen. ""uah or ohi.d at 70. 2! q. ''plUs oith's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

LOCAL IMTEItIGEACE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-02-17

7.
livery kind Of Roots shoc- md si.T-o,s r.,
i man. woman or obIld. at 30 =! o. .laitl'r
Twin Fronts,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-03
INFAMOUS USE OF THE CLUB,

At the corner OF Broadway and Second street.
Brooklyn, on New Years morning, about four
O'Clock, an outrage was perpetrated that calls for
more than passing notice. young man, well
dressed and OF respectable carriage. was standing
on the sidewalk just below the Dime Savings Bank.
heavy set, rough looking, grur spoken private
Waterman, with the airs of Dogberry and club
like pump handle, and ostentatiously displaying
large shield. or 1ered this citizen to move on.
few words were banded when the Waterman
dealt sounding cross-buttOck blow and followed
1t by another and crashing stroke full In the tenn
pie OF the unorending citizen that staggered him
across the pavement and doubled him IN a heap
against the fence. This dastardly performance the
wretch would have repeated but for the interfer-
ence OF some citizens. The gentleman assaulted
was armed and knew hts legal power over the
very life OF his assallant, yet, with rare forDear-
ance. used no Violence These wanton clubbings
OF private citizens, so contrary TO all justice and
humanity. are becoming too common. An officer,
whether pubic or private. who is given clup,
should know that It is furnished MIN for his pro-
lection and not to assat others with. The Smedick
and Perry h0mcides other similar tragedies are
natural outcroppings Of the brutal abuse OF the
club, which should at once be thoroughly scru-
tinized BY the "p0WaIH TAI De-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-03
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

An adjourned meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen
was held yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Vance. the
President, in the char. The newly elected Alder
man, Mr. Edward Gon, was present. and on
motion OF Alderman Kehr, seconded by Alderman
Billings. Mr.. Gilon's name was called, end after
the reading by the clerk OF the oath OF once, Mr.
Gon answered TO the call and took the seat Tor
mery occupied by Alderman Ciausen.
The minutes OF the previous meeting were read
and adopted
Alderman MoNHEIMER proposed the following
preamble and resolution eulogstc OF Alderman
Henry Clausen, whose term OF once had explred'-
whereas the period which Henry Clausen was ap.
pointed Alderman OF the city OF New YORK 70 MI
the vacancy by the death Of Peter Glsey,
having expired and he Is about TO his official rea'
ton with the Board, be IL therefore
Resolved, That in the retirement OF Henry CAusen
the Board Of Aldermen, by the expiration OF the
express him individually and collectively the high
entertain OF his integrity and ability ana the
fdety with which he performed the duties OF his once,
and TO convey TO HIM theix best wishes Tor ms uture
well being and happiness
The resolution was ad0pted and unanimous
consent gwen to the ex-member, who replied In
feeling manner, abiding to the harmony existing
in this Board, Notwithstanding the dlversined po-
htical opinions of the MEMBERS and at the same
time condemning the various heads OF depart
ments for the limited patronage bestowed not
only on HIM while q member OF the Board, but on
the whole Common Council. few unmportant
resolutions were then passed and the Board adj
lOurped.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-03
ARRIVAL OF TORPEDoEs.

The British steamship International. Captain
Hayward. which arrived at this port on the LIST
inst. from London, brings Ola miles Of torpedo
cable, weighing $50 tons, and some 20 or 80 tor
pedoes ordered by the government. and designed
Tor h2rbor and coast defence. IL also brings
number OF electric batteries, to connect with the
torpedoes from the Shore The cable and tOrpedoes
(tbe latter uncharRed) we're manufactured by the
India Rubber Company OF London, under an order
given some Six months ago. and In the ordinary
course OF preparation Ior any emergency which
might arise. They are OF an egg shape and con-
structed with copvenience5 for attaching them to
the cable The International is a telegraph Ship
being especially arranged for the carving and
laying OF cable, and her experience In this work
has been extensive she Is now iyingiat Wilietts
Point, where her cargo Will be discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-03
EXECUTION DEFERRED.
I4BOC tiUN Dbl bNhDD'
Two Moro Weeks OF Life Allowed to
Joseph Baker, the North Carolina MUIR


derer.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Jan. 2. 1874.
The 1nal preparations for the execution OF Joseph
Baker, convicted OF the murder Of Newton Wilfong
In March last, had long been completed, and to-day
he was to have paid the penalty of his terrible
crime when further respite till the 10th inst. ar
rived from the Governor at Raleigh Baker, after
repeated trials, was sentenced to be executed on
the 18th Of December last, but this he evaded by an
escape under the most desperate circumstances,
and while at liberty he made his way to within Is
tured by two North CarOlinians for the consider
alton OF $500, the amount OF . reward offered for
his apprehension. At the same time that the Gov.
ernor offered this reward he respired Baker until
to-day, when he would have been executed but
for the interpOsiti0n OF his wife and mother,
both OF whom visited Raleigh, where they sue
ceeded by the most heartrending appeals for
mercy IN gaining this further respite. They ar
rived here this morning bearing the precious
document, which once more suspended sentence OF
the law and revived another lingering hope OF life
and liberty in the breast OF the prisoner.
There Is more than ordinary interest felt In this
case, the condemned being white man while his
victim was negro, the race Of the latter gener-
ally insisting that Baker would never be hanged,
because "Twas niger he killed." To-day the
streets were thronged with negroes patiently
awaiting the hanging and when the news came
OF It's pOstponement they slowly dispersed with de-
cided expressions OF Indignation, and grumbling
such expressions as 81 knew It," II tOe You so, :"
~ tell you dey Amt gwlne to hang dat ar white
man. &c.