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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19


lition of this Office is being agitated.
This, Of course, could only be done
by a constitutional amendment. In
other counties, notably Marshall
county, a reduction of the compen-
sation Of Treasurer is recommended
We do not think this Office should
be abolished. While q needless
multiplicity of offices should be
avoided, we should beware of throw
ing too much power into the hands
of single officer, ard of destroying
tho checks and balances resulting
from a plurality Of Offices.
AS to reducing the Treasurer's
compensation, in the poorer and
more sparsely settled counties it is
now hardly Commensurate with the
labor and responsibility attached to
the Office, and the large bond he is
required to give If his compensa.
ton is to be decreased, let his labor,
his responsibility, and the amount
of his bond be decreased also, and
in like proportion.
Can this be done2 Easily-so
easily that we wonder that the
change has never occurred to the
advocates of retrenchment and re-
form.
In all the counties, a great por-
tion of the taxes is paid to the col,
lector in county warrants. These
should not be paid into the county
treasury at all. The Collector
should mako his monthly settle
ments and his final settlement with
the Board of Supervisors, and de
liver TO them TO be cancelled all war
rants collected for taxes, paying
into the county treasury only the
cash balances found to be due the
county. The Treasurer would thus
be relieved of all trouble aad re-
sponsibility in connection with the
warrants so Cancelled, and the coun-
ty would save his three per cent.
commission on the amount OF these
warrants. Tho bond of the Treas
urer, which must be fixed to cover
the probable amount of money cons
ing into his hands in one year,
("money" being construed to inN
cludc warrants,) could be largely
reduced.
Apart from the school fund, which
would not be affected, this change
would save the counties from one>
half to three>fourths of the amount
now paid Treasurers as commits
sions, and as their labors, rosponsi
bilities, and the amount Of their
bonds would be oorrespondingly re-
duced, the Treasurers would not
complain.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Division means all appeal to the
worst elements of the Republican
party, to SECURE the mastery to the
oontending factions, In the res
sponse 10 that appeal is the death
kneIl to good government in Mis-
sissippi.
Whatever, therefore, may hap-
pen, VIC must settle our disputes and
differences among ourselves. We
must invite no hostile, no alien arm
to give support and weight to ono
as against another. There can be
no settlement Of any question upon
which we may divide that will so
harm the people of Mississippi as
the victory of one section OF the
party over another, secured by the
aid Of the common enemy of both.
j. Z. GEORGE
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Both the proposed amendments
to the Constitution-that abolish
ing the Office of Lieutenant Cover
nor, and that providing for bien-
nial sessions-will probably be rat>
fled by the people, We think the
latter should be rejected. We want
a new Constitution and new Code /:
till we secure these we will need an
nual sessions, Then let US have BIZ
ennial sessions.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Samuel j. Randall was nOmi-
mated for Speaker on the first bal-
lot by the Democratic caucus, re-
ceiving 1O7 votes, TO 12 for Sayler
and % for Goodc He was elected
on the first ballot, receiving 149
votes to 132 for Garfield Adams
was elected Clerk, Thompson Ser
geant at arms, Polk Doorkeeper,
and Rev. Mr.. Poisel, of the NJ. E.
Church, South, Chaplain.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Tho Republicans in France elect
3l4 delegates, and the Consorva.
tives-ior the most part monar-
chists-2O1. In seventeen districts
there is no choice. The election
came of last Sunday.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

AdFeFussmsnh inserted At q Iaa rquars
lihe sP.os of ore inshl he arss, and 40 esulr
for each additional insertion.
Advertisements Tor longer period lhan one
uontA' vim Be taken At less than the shove
rates.
Local notices, Is cents per line, sasA inssr-
ton
Advsrtia'nsnts from adistanesnust Be paid
for II advance.
thsiarge and Increasing circulation ofTan
DsHocRAF renders Il the best advertising nd.
d I'm In North and East Mississippi.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Many Of tho State Journals are
advocating a repeal q tho Law au-
thorizing mortgages on crops not
IN eSse. 1t is a most unwise law,
and works injury alike 10 planters,
laborers, honest INGREDIENTS, and
men Of all avocations. Let the law
be wiped out.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

At its last adjournment our su-
preme Court had not a single case
remaining on the docket. We haz.
ard the assertion, that thoro is moi
another supreme Court in tbeUni
led States that can show a el~as-
.r,s1.4 -
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ROOOCan't be made by every agent every
RS y Jmort th in the business we furnish,
but those willing TO work can easily earn
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pleasant and honorable. Women, and girls
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at abOqt the work at onae. Nov is the time.
Don't delay. Address TRUE & Co., Augusta,
Maine. mh97
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1877-10-19

Cotton receipts at the ports ap-
proximate receipts for correspond
ing week last year. In total re-
ceipts to date there is a falling of Of
100000 bales.
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County Executive COmmitt

G. II. Myrick, Felix Flood, Jas.
Simmons.
W. W. Humphries, J. S. Billups,
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Harrison, Jr.
W. P. Craddock, F. NJ. Erwin, A.
Easley.
2. P. Landrum, W. A. Love, E.
B. Kirksey.
R. W. Banks, 1. Winston, W. R.
Cannon.
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]. A. SMELL.
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kept by the Clerks in-the manner
we have heretofore indicated, this
could be asceriained with facility.
We believe that if this change
were made, more vigorous aod suo-
cessful efforts would be mado to col
lect the delinquent taxes, and The
Sheriff would be relieved from what
is more an annoyance than profit
to him.
We commend the subject 10 our
Legislators that are to be, apd hope
that it will be considoree ~ the
canvass now in progfdses iuf tkia
county.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17
THURSDAY. NAT =. 1877.
TIE Trial and its Lessons.

The trial for Wi.!ia. murder ilst conclu
ded. i. the only one that has taken place
in this County for fifty years. This crime.
for a,rocity and diabo.ical wickedness. has
rarely had parallel in New England.
Three .enerations.-a gray haired old
man, j mother in her prime. and an inno
reat child, all, in single night.
foully murdered, and that in the most hor-
rld and torIuring manner. When the sun
went down on that fatal Friday night, they
were hopeful and happy; when it rose,
their charred and blackened bones were
all that remained.
It would have been lasting disgrace to
the County of Hancock, il the perpetra-
tor g. deed Of this enormity had not
been ferreted out. aad brought to justice.
As Judge Peters forcibly said, The very
earth upon which we stand. cries out for
the detection and punishment of the gull
ty." The expense incurred by the County
in this trial. although large. il but trivial
consideration, when compared with the
momentous Importance of upholding the
!
midnight murder The peaceful and law
abiding Every man. woman and child
will now lay their heads upon their pill
lows at night more safely, and sleep more
soundly than if the murderer was at large
and undetected.
To the officers of the County, who have
been so untiring in their efforts to gather
and follow up the threads of evidence
which led so uuerringly TO the detection of
the guilty party, great credit is due. Per-
haps to none are the people of this County
under greater obligations than to Geo. T.
Dutton, Esq. County Attorney, on whom
deyolyed the entire preparation of the
case. and James w. Patterson, Deputy
Sheriff Of Blcksport, who has so keenly
and persistently followed and disclosed
every clue which could throw light upon
the discovery OF the perpetrator of this
black crime Sheriff DevereuX has also
ably performed his whole duty. Nor will
the lessons taught by the disclosures OF
the trial be lost upon those who thronged
the Hail and with attentive ears and eyes,
heard and saw each word and look of the
witnesses aud the accused.
Aside from the pandering TO morbid Gu
riosity. and the love of the horrible and
sensational. which, in every day life, un-
fits the mind for the more important du-
ties of lie, aud which is ever to be depre-
Gated. a great moral lesson has been
Taught. aud that is. that crime can never
remain unpublished. 1t matters not bow
carefully all evidences of the deed are
covered. They will come forth. 1t mat
tars not how sharp, or bright, or far-see-
ing. is the perpetrator, be cannot hide
them. or he is not keen enough to discern
them. The most pains-taking efforts can
not destroy them. the elements, even. re-
fuse to obliterate them as in this case, the
slightest proofs and tribes become pregnant
with meaning. Beyond the grasp OF any
human mind. are all these, to include or
comprehend.
Little thought the guilty man that alter
ali the care aud pains spent upon that
coat to destroy every vestige of evidence,
there vet clung within the pocket Single
,.;r AZ his murdered victim, which told |
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17
Eltor of .lmericaH.-

Editor q ImeTicdH.-
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge, /. o.
of Good Templars. will hold its Annual
Session in Portland. Me, commenting
Tuesday the 24d inst.
Ii viii be a large and very important
meeting. There viii be representatives
from every state in the Union. aud from
nearly all part. of the Eastern Hemisphere
Il j, very proper hat the meeting
be held in MAINE, the state that has "A
world wide reputation for Temperance and
prohibition.
Maine is the home of Neal Dow, the
father of the Maine Law aud of J. X.
Osgood. the founder of the Reform Clubs. !.
In Maine, the Prohibtory law has been
thoroughly tested, and found to be a sue
cess. The pulpits in Maine, have earnest
ly advocated temperance and prohibition.
The Governor of Maine. like many OF his
predecessors. is a temperance man, and
will make the address of welcome TO the
II. ". G. Lodge.
Maine. to-day, is the banner State in the
Union. In the great temperance reform.
She is deserving all praise for the spirit of
reform aud improvement that is cherished
in the hearts OF her people. Maine is the
most temperate State in the Union. with
but few idlers. tramps. and vagabonds,
compared with her population.
Her winters are cold, but her people are
warm hearted and genial.
Maine, is not as rich as many OF her sis
ter states, taking "the almighty dollar" for
the standard ; but she is rich in intelligence.
in industrial habits, and in good common
sense.
The son or daughter of Maine should be
proud of such State.-a state that has
raised up men and women to bless the
world. and to be honored by mankind.
II. NJ. Z.
Providence, r. l.. May IA. 1877.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17
State News.


The Reform Clubs OF Maine viii meet in
grand pass Convention, at Dexter, on
ednesday and Thursday, June 9Th and
7th.
All the Clubs in Maine are cordially in-
vlted to send representatives. and they are
each requested to inform the Executive
Committee OF Dexter Reform Club how
many delegates will be in attendance from
their respective clubs. a. early a. the 25th
OF Mas instant in order that ample pro-
vision may be made Tor their entertain
ment.
~ the Reform Clubs OF the State have
no central organization. Il Is not known
where they are located. Otherwise. iuvl-
tatloLs would be sent 10 each of the Clubs
direct. - i H. they are requested To con
>'dtr thl- notice, which it j. hoped all pa
pers interested IN the cause will publish.
a. q sufficient notice and take measures ac-
cordih2ly.
CFree entertainment for all rrpre>rn
tatlves from Clubs abroad aud half fare on
the Maine Central Railroad
Information concerning delegates pur-
posing 10 attend may he sent to Alton +.
Fassett. thairmanoi Of Executive Committee
OF Dexter Reform tlub, Dexter Me
May loth. l>11. FER ORDER.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17

MIR, Emery concluded his argument at /
L. NJ. saturday, when the Court adjourn |
ed until Monday morning at 9 80 \. M
The argument of the Atty G-n'i was
clear, close and logical presentation ol
both the law and the fact. in the case to
the iury. Il was listened to by he crowd
ell audience Which filled the Hall, with
almost brealhIeSs attention. The conclu-
dih5 portion OF the argument. when he
mar>halled the array of circumstances. all
pointing to the prisoner a. toe guilty man,
was deeply impressive aud evidently car
ried conviction to the minds of all present.
that the awful crime was committed by
him and by 10 other person
His Honor, Judge Peters, began his
charge to the jury at quarter to 10 o'clock
A, VI. and closed at II NJ.
As on previous days the Hall was filed
II is utmost capacity. aud the charge,
from beginning to end. was most carefully
aod closely listened to by the jury, the
bar. and the spectators. Il was very
able presentation OF the whole case to the
jury. \ clear and concise analysis OF the
law pertaining TO the case was nr>t stated.
and afterwards a fair aud impartial sum
ming up Of all the testimony was given to
the jury. Il cannot be denied that this
summing up bore heavily on The prisoner
bat all the facts and circumstances brought
oat in the trial, bore equally hard against
him. and in justice TO both >jde-. h. Hon.
or could do no less than he did.
L was our intention to have given this
admirable charge in tan to our readers the
present week. bat il has been impossible
10 do -. IAjlruex i-,uc Of the Aneri-
can, we hope d" De able to publish /, ia
sreaSa
The case WA> given TO the jury At few
minutes after u NJ. and within 30 minutes
they agreed on verdict of Guilty of
murder in the first degree" which soon
after was rendered in Court. We learn
that there was no difference of opinion
among the twelve a. 20 what the verdict
should be.
When The Foreman of the jury announc-
"a this verdict, there was apparently no
more Indifferent or careless person in
tie Coar; room than the prisoner at the
bar - he has appeared throughout this
long uial oftwelve days.
Mr. lIallock, counsel for Smith, ha.
I a motion in arrest Of judgement which
errulcd by the Court and has also
.,~r>>tious which have been allowed
~, ~ ions will be argued at the
/tF ,sngor in June and if the
In cGi| :. sustained, the prisoner
,ontIv - y the next October
term OF Court in this County.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17
Aetu ADVERTISEMENTS.
state OF Maine.
City of Ellsworth.
4 "a Ordinance for the {. er"mens Of the
Gir@ BD~parsmrns.


Be il ordained by the City Council Of the City Of
Ellsworth, as follows
SECTION /. No person shan be- q member of the
Engine or Hose CompanieS under the age 81
eighteen
sECrIo~ . The Engine House and Halls shall
bc closed at 10 O'Clock T.. NJ. except OF Dire
or alarm aftcT O'Clock,
>EcrioN :. The Engine House an1 Halls shall
he closed on sunday. except IA case oi fire or
alarm
>tciro~ 1. An, memhcr Of the EnSinc Or Hose
totrIHut"~ attempting 70 crate dist rh1pcc IN
g"fus q or rrtnrnins tom hre or alarm. y n
tn< disrc-I crtlul language 10 the company officers
r engineers, ~ r'luslng to comply wlh an, Or
drr~ gwen rs said oriccr- or en- sinc,rs. ~hal be
!mneiiafely disui- -ed iioH sAii Company
SECTION }. Any member or members of sand
tompluIs@. guilty. OF breach OF lhe peace, or IN
any Way Impeding or detatuIng either Engine or
li"sc art ~ gou -. "a or returning from ire
or alarm shall he lmmedtatei, discharged from
~aih Company and On complaint ni the thiel In
=ineer .hal. answer b"toic ne Police Court tor
such offence.
~rCro> :. Any person noi member q the
tir" department, gtiitT ot breach - ,hc peace or
impeding or dciaInIng either Engine or Hose cart
m gong tn. - or returning ir NJ hlr or alarm,
or blaA nz entering any builiinE IRE with.
oHt orders from The hugin .'r iu charge. shall he
arrested AMI b-uught before -aIi Police Court TO
ans yer to such offence.
~h'rioS :. Any boy under the age oi fifteen
years, lIulcss BE- r. torch boy viii BE- subject
70 arrest u found iu thr tnktue iiuuS" without
dcrs ~ 10 creating any disturbance by loud TAX.
or shouting "a the vicinity % The Engines or he.
SECTION 4 ii ic of slo shall Je imposed on
any l"rspn cau-iug a tai-c alarm Of dre within
the ctty.
>EciioS & 4 tine ii . 10 shan be imposed on
any pcr+on or persons not oti -rr II the FIRE
Department i"r EvtuE any order 20 the Depart
mcnt during Ai4Jiu Hrc 1T or ia any
bufl ling uu urc.
sEcTI"S -. lie tHlef Eusnecr or 10 hts ab.
-rECe, the Engineer ~ charge. shall have rNtlu.
slsc control Of any butltlIuS other properly on
IRE. aud mAy, Il necessary. ar5rr The sty Mar-
shAll nr Police 10 clear ans street. lans alley or
grounds Of any crpwi thlt may as-rmb,r.
y tf .Ht.It tf4 Q a. Nrar
removed during ttr unless ~ orricr 81 The Chief
hnKt4ecr ur Engt nrsr- IN charge OF -ati Gre
true cupy-Nttc~t- L.. Il. NiMA>
Cliy Clerk.
Passed MAY : l~-- iase
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17

story more convincing to the jury than
the words of any witness on the stand
Little did he think that upon that coat.
covered aud dripping with dye and acid
there could be found in It's very fibre, evil
dence Of the lite blood of the slaughtered
woman, which the eye of science could
detect. measure and compare. Confident
and presumptuous. he took the stand.
10 tell hi> story. thinking that by his skill
aad ingenuity. he could convince his fell
law-men of the truth of his plausible
story. and yet, how miserably he fsiled.-
The very means OF expiration which he
employed to extricate himself. proved his
destruction. His own Efforts the able ef-
forts OF eloquent counsel aud friends, were
all in vain. Nemesis was on his track. and
/ hunted him down. so true it is that n,ur-
der trVi out.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17

The Bangor Theological Seminary
will close on the first week in June. and
many of the Senior class have already re-
ceived and accepted calls to preach. Mr..
Dunlap goes to Charleston. N. H.; Mr..
Gordon to Temple, Mr.. James Jones to
Pennington Falls. Mr.. Richards to Dexter
Mr.. A. J. McGown to Orouo Mr. Wicket
to Baldwin, Mr.. Hoffman To New Ham
shire. Mr.. Beckwith will probably receive
q call TO Brewer or Ellsworth several
others of the class have received cal : 70
settle in Maine. but prefer the N ~. Or
Western States.
Five hundred gallons of liquor were
seized In Bangor last week.
Ellsworth American., 1877-05-17
THE EASTERN WAR.
A BATTLE NEAR BATOOM.
The Russians Bcntrn with Heavy Less.

LONDON. MAY l3. An official CONSTANT
nople dispatch, says the Russians having
attacked. on Friday, in great force the
position occupied by the vanguard OF the
Turkish auxiliary troops in the vicinity Of
Batoom, an engagement ensucd, lasting
eight aud a half hours. resulting in the
complete route Of the Russians. who lost
1000 men. The Turkish loss was incnnsid
cradle.