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The WAsuINGToN Hal L RCINs.--The
falling in of u portion of the west wall If
Washiu gton Hall ruins, during tie
storm Of Sunday night, has created con-
siderable apprehension on the part Of
our people in regard to the safety of the
remaining walls of the structure.
A great many persons assembled
on 18th and Market streets during yes
terday and viewed the building and OF
course gave their opinion as TO what
ought.to be done and what might happen
if their advice was hot needed. BE that
us it may, there is no doubt but the walls,
at least the third story, should be pulled
down, as the preset condition is danger
Gus, and may CAUSE los of life at any
moment.
A m.c,,ur Of tine trustees Of the
Masonic fraternity WAS held Yesterday
Nessrs II Williams, Hugh Sterling
NJ. A. Chandler and c. II. Collier being
present. 1t was the opinion of all the
gentlemen present at the meeting
that something ought TO De
done, and as the Masonic
fraternity owned and controlled the
third story Of the destroyed building, 1t
was TO have that portion of it taken
down Immediately. Since their action
in the early part OF the day, we under
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fee. 10 inches and rising; has risen l6
feet in the past 81 hours. Weather ear
and cool.
MEMPHIS, December 27.-The river
has risen two inches Weather clear and
cool. Arrived-Mary Miller, from New
Orleans.
CAIRO, ILL, December 27.-Arrived-
Ed. Hobbs, St Louis, p. NJ; City Of
Quincy and Clinton, st. Louis, and Cher.
okee, Cincinnati, P NJ. Departed
Cherokee New Orleans, 7 p. NJ RIVER
IL lcet and rising fast. The weather is
clear; thermometer SO degrees.
LOUISVILLE December 27.-Cool and
clear. River rising, with II feet inch
es in the canal; 8 feet 6 inches on the
falls. Arrivcd-MitchclI, New Orleans;
Glasgow, Evansville. Departed-Mitch-
ell, Cincinnati; Glasgow, Cincinnatii IL.
S. Turner, New Orleans.
ST. LOUIS, December 27.-Arrivcd-
/ Baker, Lower Mississippi. Departed
| Chester, Memphis. River rose inches,
! but came to stand tonight. Cloudy
and cool.
NASHVILLE, December 27.-Rivcr fall
/ ing, with II feet on the shoals Departed
Bermuda. Cairo.
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LEWIS BAKER & co.
Public sale.
AFIne Chance tor an Ice Man, Butch
er or a Brewer.

will sell AT public auction on WE'D
NESDAN, December 18th, 1870, commence
ing at 10 y clock a. M, at the 'front.' door OF
the Court House OF ohio County, tn" iOl-
lowing property, Gt not sold before the
above date at private Sal"l Lot No. 500,
situated on the east side OF MCCOllUCh
street, around tie hill, On which is a new
lee Hon e ana Fixtures, just built. and u
new Brick Dwelling House OF -four rooms
and kitchen; size of Lot, fronting on Me
COllOch street l6j feet and running back
10 the middle of the creek. The lee
House is now rented from the LIST day Of
December, 1870, until the Isl day of Deem
Der, 1876, for $40; the purchaser viii have
the right 10 draw the rent rom the day of
sale.
TERMS OF 5ALE-Two-thirdS of the pur-
chase money paid IN hand on day Of sale,
balance In two equal payments of nInc
and eighteen months with interest from
day of sale, secured by deed of trust on
the property for the back payments.
For particu-5 rs inquire OF Mr.. MARTIN
LYNDEN, on the premises, or of j. G..
HERNEl, AuctiOnecr and Real Estate
Agent, No. iU6 Market street, Wheeling,
W. Va. MARTIN LINDEN.
J. C. HEEVEY, AuctiOneer.
delO-cVS-it
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THE LUTHERAN SUNDAY ANNlYER
sARY, held ut the Opera House last night,
was even greater success than any OF
its predecessors, if the crowd i'll attend
ance, the splendid order and fine singing
be indications of success. Long before
: O'clock the vcstlbu!e leading to the
buiIdjDg was filled with crowd
Of people ciamorins for tick
cts. The programme con-
tanning forty different items, was precise
" rendered, and in such admirable order,
thai the exercises were concluded by ten
o'clock. Reports showed that the school
has an average attendance Of nearly five
hundred. has had over one thousand Wis
itors during the year, and raised, IN va
rious ways, nearly 81, 100, most Of which
money was used to reduce the debt on lis
buildings. The Piano Solo, by Mrs.
Hutchins, was admirably rendered and
elected great applause.
Much praise Is due Mr.. Beach, Mrs.
Mcllwuin and Mr.. Hall for the help rem
dered in the different parts and chorLses.
Mr.. Beach was highly cOmplimcnted for
his kindness in relieving the pastor, and
his ability in conducting with such pre-.
cision almost an army of children. y
large number of letters were read from
distinguished public men and Sunday
school workers, showing their interest in
the work the school is doing. he
whole entertainment was chGsLc
and in entire keeping with the character
of religious institution Not word
was spoken nor piece rendered. to which
the most conscientious or tastidious Chris
tian could object. Lack Of space torbds
II detailed account of this pure and c!e-
waiting entertainment, and had We ever
so much space We could not bestow a
greater compliment upon the English
Lutheran Sunday School than to say 1t
was greeted by one of the largest and
most apprcciatiye audiences ever assem-
bled in our SPLENDID amusement ball.
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THAT long talked of dance on the
steamer Andes came off last night, and it
was grand affair. There were about forty
couples present, and with the dancing
and INDUCING in the elegant supper fur
nishcd by the officers of the boat, every
body seemed to be happy. Captain
Muhlcman has added more friends to
his already numerous list.
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PERSoNAL.-E. l.. Brill has been APP
pointed State Treasurer by the Governor,
during the absence OF Capt Burdett. who
has gone to Charleston.
Capt, Stanley, the Poor Agent, informs
US that "Booze" Lcasure died at the
County Infrmery yesterday afternoon
ut 3! O'Clock, of consumption.
lie was supposed to be about sixty years
old He was one of Wheeling's "land-
mark :, and in his death bummerdom
has lost one of its Oldest and most hon.
Urcd members.
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DEATH OF REV. JoHN MoFFATT.-lt
is with more than ordinary regret that
we announce, this morning, the death of
Rev. John Moilatt, minister OF the
Pres by terrain persuasion, whose rcputa-
ton as a preacher Of the gospel
and truly good man, Is
well established in this community
HIS death occurred ut his re-
sidencc on Sixteenth street, at . O'clock
last night. The deceased, we believe
was born in Scotland, and before arriving
ut the age of maturity was engaged i'll
mercantile pursuits in Liverpool, Eng
land After having arrived nj the age Of
manhood he came to this country and
studied for the ministry. He first set
tied in Columbiana county Ohio
where lie remained until his
removal to St. Clairsville, at which
place he remained for long time. lie
subsequently removed to Beliairc, whcr"
he held forth until his removal to tbi:
city, which was about the year 1863, over
ten years ago. lie succeeded Rev. K. v.
Dodge as pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city,
and remained as such until
the time of his death, although his poor
health prevented him from actively at
tending to his duties. The deceased has
been in very bad health tor the past tour
or five years, and last summer took a trip
to Europe, in hopes to benefit his condi-
ton, but without the desired effect, Mr..
Moihd was about sixty years of age at
the time of his death.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERs-At regular
meeting of Franklin Lodge No. ), |. q.
o. f, held last night the following Off
Gers were elected for the ensuing term:
c. X. Smith. n. G IS. II. Glenn, V. G. ;
5. +. Faris, Secretary; l.. w. Stephens.
Treasurer; c. NJ. Ruthburn, 7. &.
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TIE Hon WATER.-The high stage
of the river for the last thirty.slX hours
has been the cause o. considerable anx-
lety among those who live in low "des-
lricts." The marks last night at nine
o'clock indicated about thirty.one feet in
the channel and rising. AT Pitts
bursh last evening the river was
about stationary with 81 feet in the
channel. The rivermen do not expect
more than 81 or IS feet at this point. II
the water does not reach higher point
than this, there will be no material dam
age done, or Inconvenience rendered to
even those who live on the lowest ground
We think ourselves there is no ncci OF
anxiety by any one.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF WHEELING
CoMMADERY KNIGHTS TEMrLAR.-Thc
annual conclave of Wheeling Command
cry No. ], Knights Templar, was held at
the asylum last night, and the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Eminent Commander, Sir Hugh Ster.
ling; Generallssimo, Sir w. Ii. Rose;
Captain General, Sir W. II. Travis Pre-
hate, Sir ". j. Moorehcad; Treasurer,
sir ). Z. IIlldreth; Recorder, Sir Geo. +
Irvine; Senior Warden, Sir y. Harris;
Junior Warden, Sir Edward Weisgerber;
Standard Bearer, Sir W. II. Morrison;
Sword Bearer, Sir James Askewi War
den Sir &. +. Mendel; Sentinel, Sir I.
W. Bliss.
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POLICE Counr-Jo&ge Cronmer.

Police COUKT-Jalge CrG""tp'.
The following cases were before the
the Police Court yesterday morning:
Daniel f Gumbarkcr charged with
disorderly conduct and assaulting ThoS.
PYLE. was fined five dollars and costs IN
each case. Paid.
Richard Garden and James Chapman
were charged with drunkenness. The
former was fined two dollars and costs
and the latter one dollar and costs. Both
paid. ,.,,
The case against Patrick Gibben
charged with using abusive language
toward Sylvester Marcelfsh, was dis
missed on the payment OF the costs.
Gus Waggener charged with disor'
der.v conduct, was fined fined five dol
lars and costs, which he paid.
Isaac Smith, charged with drunken
ness, was fined five dollars and costs, 5n
execution was suspended, and he lett TIT
city.
Edwin Shaw, "vag," got oil by prom
ising to leave the city.
Charles Nightingale, charged witt
using profane language at the OPer;
House, was fined two dollars and costs
| Paid.
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OFFICE PEABODY INSURANCE c.

Wheeling, v. Va, April 2, lS5j.
rNHE CHARTER Of The FIRE And
] Marine Insurance Comp ny OF Whe5l-
ing, expired April !, 1870, and It's uneypir-
ed fire business has been relnSurcd bS the
ing, ". va, AS shown by ne Resolution
and CertifiCateanneXed hereto. All claims
tor loss or damage that may occur after Il
o'clock NJ, April /, 1873, under any fire
policy issued by the Fire and Marine In
surancc Company, and i'm force, will be
adjusted and settled by the Peabody In
suraucc Coz many.
J. V. l.. RODGERS,
Spcrptarv
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Go N DeRny \ Meiier. WHOM ,

Go to DeRoy X Weller where you
will find all the latest novelties IN ladies
and gents gold and silver watches, chains,
earrings. breast pins, finger rings, studs
and sleeve buttons, watch charms for
ladies and gents wear, and everything
else in that line mt prices 10 suit the
times. Don't forge; the place. 1901 Mar
ket street, Wheeling, West Va.
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The city officials who are domiciled in
the City Building wear a sad smile
They don't know the exact moment the
Washington Hall walls will tumble
over.
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CHRISTMAS EVE IN FULToS.-M an
early hour On Christmas eve the bell on
the NJ. f. Chapel was rung, and soon an
immense thronS of people was seen re-
spending to the call and the house was
| filled to Overlooking. The children ofthe
public school ard Sabbath school were To-
| enjoy the Christmas tree and treat which
had been prepared for them. Tn"
weather was very unpleasant, but the
ardor and spirits OF the children We're III
no wise dampencd.
The exercises were opened by music
and pIaye-. Then Mr.. j. L. russell,
who Is teacher of the public school and
Superintendent of the Sabbath school,
made All address, IN which he spuk"
favorably OF the progress Of the two
schools, and also very mighty commcudc !
the people Of Fulton Tor the manner IN
which they sustained the schools in
| their midst. After this there We're several
performances by the pupils, consisting
of rcctatIOns, es>syS and select readIn<,
| all Of which were well chosen for the &C
casion and we'll delivered. Mr.. j. IL.
Trusscll, from Ohio, being present, was
! called upon, and responded ir few well
timed remarks, dwelling mostly upon
the important place which the public
schools and Sabbath schools occupy in
the formation and Strengthening of our
National character.
The curtain was then drawn, and when
| it was again raised mugui ,cnt sight
was presented to view The cc, when
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Corner Main and 10Th streets.

MONEY!! MoSEY! MONEY,-If YOU
need money, and cannot procure it else
where, 80 TO DcRoy Y Weller, 1904 Mar
ket street. where they will loan Yea
money ON gold and silver watches, dia-
monds, and jewelry of all kinds. guns
pistols, clothing, or anything else Of
Nalue.
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HALL GALLERY.
Stcreoscopcs from zoe to 50 90 each.
Stcrcscopic Views zoe to 50 90 per doz
Albums irons the cheapest to the best.
Frames Of all sizes and styles
Photographs of the finest finish.
HALLS GALLERY.
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We make a speciality of Lake George
diamonds, solid gold settings, ut 1904
Market street
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MORE PREsENTATIoNs.-Lust Satur-
day night the members of Black Prince
Lodge, X. OF p, presented Mr.. Lawrence
Walthers with a beautiful silver tea set,
valued at $75. Captain b. .. Dovener
made the presentation speech on behalf
of the Lodge, which was neat and to the
point. Mr.. David Reese responded on
behalf of the recipient.
The workmen in the mould shop OF
Hobbs, Brockrnier y Cos glass works
presented their foreman, Mr., Louis Wag-
ner, with a beautiful goId-hcaded cane,
purchased at the well-known establish
ment of Henncgcn. Bates u Co. Mr.. y
F. Thompson made neat little presents
ton speech on behalf OF his leIiow-w work
men, which was happily responded to by
Mr.. Wagner.
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i GRAND ball to be given at Steuben-
vile tonight is attracting attention in
social circles, Joe Kramer's band will
furnish the music.
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THE COURTS.

MUYICIPAL CoURT-Jnt7e Cr0am'r.
This Court met AT 10! o'clock yesterday
morning.
A decree was entered in the case OF
Greer IL Laingvs. ID. f. Donel ct at, con
tirming the sale of certain property.
The Court adjourned until Thursday at
l0l An.
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J. W. FEEREL's heavy reductions IN
the price of Dry Goods and Carpets is
making things lively sure ut the corner
of Main and 10Th streets.
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CALL soon to secure Bargains in the
great reduction in the price of Dry
Goods and Carpets at .
j. W. FERREL'S,
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The Washington Hall walls were the
subject of talk and speculation yesterday
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FlNE side lace Shoes Tor Ladies Just re-
ccived ut l.. Y. BLoNps
1875 Main street.
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GENTS coin silver watches at SD. Mt
DeRoy X Weller, 1904 Market street,
Wheeling.
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No one can complain of lack ofamuse-
ments this week.
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IN SURANCE .
H II M a
Fire and Marine Insurance Co..
Or WHEELING.
II II NJ q
100000

CAPITAL, goo, 900
DIRECTORS:
WIN. y. SIMPSON, WIN. G. HAHDLAN,
JSO. X. BOTsFORD, J. X. MCCORrNEY,
JoHS l.. HOBlss, &. l.. BROWN,
HNHlS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN sue
/ cesSful operation SIX years continues
to insure against loss or damage by Dire on
Buildings OF all kinds, Manufacturing ES-
adjustments, Household Furniture and
Personal Property generally, liullSand Car
goes on the western watcrS,On as iaV Jrable
terms rs other sound Institutions.
WIN. Il. SIMPSON, President.
J. X. MILLER, Secretary,
OSCAR SANDHOCH, agent and s. lcttor
ian16
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TIVE Municipal Court has adjourned
until Wednesday morning.
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l GIVE notice to my customers of Il
Cncap Counter erected in nay store, where
will be found alpacas at l2c, delaines at
l2!c, wool plnids at lie, grenadines at
DC and one thousand other articles which
We can't numeratc, equally cheap, to re-
ducc stock Come and get them, rs |
mus, sell them. j. W. FERREL.
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J. W. FEEHEL IS cleaning ont his
stock Of Dry Goods and Carpets jslor
cost
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original color, 7Cth the gloss ana
freshness Of gouh. Thin hair is
thickcncd, falling hair checked, and
badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can re-
store the hair where the folliclcs are
destroyed, or the glands atrophicd
and decaycd. But such as remain
can he saved for usefulness by this
application. Instead of fouling the
hair with 4 pasty sediment, it will
keep it clean and vigorous. It's
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of,
and consequently prevent badness.
Free from those dclctcrious sub
stances which make some prepare
lions dangerous and injurious to
the hair, the Nigor can only benefit
hut not harm it. If wanted merely
for a
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LADIES Seamless Side Lace Shoes,
just received mt l.. V. BLoNDS,
ll35 Main Street.
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Fox Blankets and Flannel, call at i,
w. FcrrglS, corner OF Main and 20tI
streets.
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LADIES solid gold watches at $50 at
3Ui Market street
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GIFT DIsrRCBUnoN.-A ticket given
with every dollar, worthpurchascd until
January lst.
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NoTICE.-If you have money 10 buy
Dry Goods or Carpets, call now on
J. W. FEREEL.
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Go AxD see the Cheap Counter Of
Dress Goods at j. W. FERhELS.
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Germania Life Ins. Co. of N. Y.
MR.. G. f. SrIFEL HAVING REL IRE ID
vi rom the Agency Of this Company,
we beg TO inform our assured and the pub
lie that We nave appointed DR.. X. Blum aS
Agent, and have conferred upon him full
power To act Is such from December !, 1910,
RICHARD Il POTr,
nov6 General Agents.
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DSYCHOMANCY. or SOUL CHARM
i ING How either sex may fasci-
nate and gain the love and affections of
any person they choose instantly. This
simple mental requirement all can pos.
SeSS, free, ny mail, for DC, together with
marriage guide, Egyp ian Oracle. Dreams,
Hints 10 Ladies, Wedding Night Shirt,
&c. \ queer book, Address I. WILLIAM
* Co, Publishers, Philadelphia. nO23ta
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at'heeling gcglstsr.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER rs. 1875.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
CARROLL & BRO.
Index to New Advertisements.

Carpets and Furniture-Wm Graham
NotIce-Mt. Wood Cemetery.
For Rent or Sale-lsland Property.
Stockholders Meeting-Peabody In
surance Company.
Hamilton Opera House-Haverly's
Mnstrels.
New Years Presents-G. Mendel,
Booth X Co.
Prices Reduccd-J. l.. Hobbs, Son X
Go.
Still Few Mlre-A. W. laIll X Bro.
Hamilton Opera House-The Two Or
phans.
Periodicals-C. II. Quimby.
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For your Christmas presents 90 to De
Roy n Wci.er, 1901 Market street,
Wheeling.
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SECOND HAND PIANOS AND ORGANS
Schumacher piano, 7octave $3.50
Knabc Il Ghale piano Us
Nunns y Clark piano 90
| Blume piano, 8 octaves %
| Emerson piano, octavcs 800
Hayes y Ryderpiano octaves $50
| Schiedmcyer piano, : octaveS 225
| Taylor X Farlryorgan, 6 stops 100
| American organ 20
| 3 octave mclodcon 90
The above instruments for sale or rent
on easy payments.
ADAMS x LUCAS,
l227 Market st
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The very best WOr done at
the very lowest figures.

Estimates and samples furnished on
short notice. Give US an order and be
convinced.
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"HE's u bully boy with dubious
horn" is q new Frerch expression.
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The County Court will meet this
morning.
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..n ry hLL DRUGGISTS EvERYwHERE
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-08-27

JUICE II. N. SpoFroHD paid the fol-
lowing noble tribute to Andrew Johnson,
at the recent meeting held ia Pulaski out
of respect to the distinguished states
man memory:
But there are ground, upon which mos,
good citizens can, even now, unite ia De
slowing upon his memory "a tribute OF
praise. One of these, probably the chief
oI these, may be found d his devotion to
the established Constitution IF his uuuu-
try. He never looked upon the 5rTitteH
cons 6tJiiyR Of this great union Of EeIu5-
lies as an impracucable couccll, or d
mere verbal tormahty, OF parchment
lie. On the contrary, to him 1t was al
ways a holy testament of the fathers. q
bond that defed death and the grave, g.
true covenant by which tins people, one
and all, were pledged TO q union OF
hearts and a union of hands now ard
evermore. Nor was it, IN his view, q
"plau Of union only but, still better, g
Charter Of Government, conveying to
each branch Of that government all tie
powers it could righttuily exercise. ana
hedging them round about with sacred
and invIOlable limitations. He felt i'm
his inmOst soul, that, as de Constitution
was the source and parent q both union
and government uo department of the
government could lay violent hands on
the constitution wItE0a. committing q
crime akin TO paTrIclde.