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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-08-22

CARPETS, Carpets, Carpets, 20 now
10 J. W. FERRELs.
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rHE LATEST swINDLE.
FruftIeSs attempt 10 Get the Best of
aN eIlSburE Bank.

The following communication was re-
c'iycd by the cashier OF the WellsUurg
Nations Bank last week:
LAGRANGE, O., Aug. 10, 1871.
To he Cashier Of the National Bank Of
WeiiSj'uQ West Virginia:
l recommend Mr.. Jane, Wsldor to
YOU by writing You these few lines as |
cannot have time to come over vet for
lew days. | Will send him over to-mor-
row with check calling for $3.50 |
bought his farm last Wednesday out here
by Alexander. You pay him that
amount and | will be over the last OF
next week. Yours truly,
SMILEY JOHNSON.
Mr.. johnson, as Is known TO most OF
our readers. lives in Wells township, this
county. The letter WAS evidently the
work OF ri illterste person, and the bank
officers were not surprised on seeing Mr..
j. u day or two sitter, to learn that 1t was
n forgery, and That he knew OF no such
Individual - was mentioned in it. The
writer evidently became Alarmed as be
never presented himself with the check,
but may Try operations in some other To-
cality.-StcubGnrllLe H,ra.l.
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Prosneeis of "A Libel kuit

The Ente,igencer, in its account OF the
Kline Harden shooting scrspe, brought
m connection herewith the name of Mrs.
Mary Harden in a manner that did rot
reflect greatly ty her credit. Mrs. Har
den, because of the misrepresentation on
the part of the Iatelligsnccr, which she
claims does serious injury to her chsrac
te-. has employed Mr.. Dovener as her at
70 ney, and says that she will enter salt
gainst that paper for damages
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WHEELING FEMALE COLLEGE

OPENS ITS NEXT YEAR WEDNES
" DAY. -epteIn Der 9TH.
The College IS beautifully situated, and
within easy walking distance OF any part
OF the city. street car acCOmm OdatiOus
TO neighbOriug cities. For healthfu .ness
OF situation II Il unsurpassed, AMI its
whole interna. and ext rnal arrange.
men's are Of the highest order. The
Trustees have made exclusive improve
ments during the cation.
Hiss Cramer, a Virginia lady OF high
culture and experience, has been addet
10 the Board OF instruction IN the College,
ard Miss Antolnette Tracy, OF New York,
a superior Vocalist ard Pianist, has been
placed in the Conservatory OF Music.
For Catalogues or other information
address the President,
suRI7sa MISS A. TAYLCA
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CAPITAL, a25O,OO0
John X. BOTSFORD, Ps'ti.1T.
GEO. ADAMS, Cashier.
Bank of the Ohio Valley
Successor to
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANh
OF WHEELING.

This Bank is Organized and prepared to
transact the busi6esS OF banking IN al lI'
details. ~,
II succeeds the First National Bank @!
wheeling; Is owned ~ the same share
holders. aud is under the same manage
ment. 49,
BY carefully regarding the interests "tltS
correspondents aud dePOsltOrS, and by a
prompt and faithful execution OF their
wishes, IL hopes 10 merit their esteem anu
confidence.
Notes and Bills discounted.
Collections made on all points through
out the United States.
Deposit accounts subject TO check
sight, received from banks, bankers, MN
corporations and individuals.
Certificates OF deposit issued payable on
demand, or at fixed dates.
Interest allowed on special deposits.
DIRECTORS:
JOIN h. bOTSFORD Nm. b. y hPSoN
JACOB =. RHODES, WA. 4. IUkSEK'
WIN. A. IsETT, JOHN !. hoBbs'
4. NJ. ADAMS, y. [. DEWEY
HENRY ". HARPER my
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The Cheapest Roofs the Gravel Roo

George Crum hacker, OF this city, is
now July prepared to put on gravel
roofs in the most improved method, and
warrants MS work to give satisfaction,
beth Us to resisting fire and turnin"
water. The tar used Is put through u
process that frees it from oil and beEzole,
and no matter low great the neat, i. will
not run. 1t is equally efficient in roofs
of every conceivable pitch. Mr. Crum-
hacker keeps on hand rooling cement
and cement Tor tanks and sidewalks OF
the best quality, which he offers for sale
Mt the lowest rates. This roo, has stood
fifteen years in this city.
Address him through the postoaice or
call NJ his establishment head OF 18Th
AID Wood streets All orders promptly
attended 20.
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Lamp blowers oua strike.

The strike cou,emp. atct by the lamp
blowers n the South Wheeling glass
works has At last fully developed itself,
and the men quit work in body on
Monday. The demand of the employees
lie Tor 20 cents on tue move, and they
seem determined To aold cut.
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CHICAGO, August 2l-Fiour-Steaiy
and firm. heat-Slrong and higher:
No. Chicago sp-lng 81 oct cash; II o.
al 05t seller August; 963@9S5c s".I"r
September; 954c seller all yesri No 3
Chicago spring 81 o.. Corn Moderate
ly active and higher at 42ic cash; Age
seller September; 42Bc seller October;
rejected 38!c. Oats-Fsirly active and
.bade higher at 23lc cash seller Septem-
Der; 23ic seller October; rejected l8c.
Rye-Flrmer, not quotsbly higher at
5ltc. Bsrley-Steady, active, and
shade higher 81 Csc. Pork-ln good de
msnd, but rrces n shade higher NJ Sl2 40
cash; $l2 37t seller September; Sl2 Az
seller October. Lsrd-Demsnd fair and
prices higher at IS % cash, or seller
September; So 80 seller October. Bu'k
Meats-Steady aud firm; shoulders a. 5ci
short rio &c; short clear s.. These
prices are tor boxed cash. Wni-ky-
Demand light, holders firm at 81 90.
CrNcIxxATG, August 2l.-Cotton-
Dull at lOEc Flour-In good demand
At lower rates family So 15G5 80.
Whest-UDsettied red 81 lOGl 20.
Corn-Dull and dropping ~ 47@49c.
Oats-Slesiy and Grmer ~ 2l@3lc.
Rye Demand fair and market firm Al
57G $50. Barley-Dull and nominal.
Pork Quiet at Sl3 90. Larc-Current
make IS 1905 20; steam held At So 3Ztc;
kettle 50 5OGlO OO Bulk Meats-Firm-
er NJ 81 87!@6 60@G 65@6 s7!@7 90.
Bscon-Steady and IN fair demand at
5!@5sG7!@7s@7J@Sc. Whisky-At
ST 10 Butter-Steady and unchanged.
Linseed OLA .hade lower; 5+G1 55c.
Hogs-Steady and firm; common 50@
4 -; packing - s.; butchers > 100
, %
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Coon black KID Gloves tor 35 cents st
j. ". Ferrels.
The cheapest shoes II the city at L. Y
Bonds.
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WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE,
STATnTON VIRGINIA

with over Twenty teachers and officers,
ranks among The frst schools for young
ladies in the Uuifed states. IN the b,auti-
mi Valley OF Virginia, Tar famed for
health. Attended by pupils from hltrth
10 twenty states. Great economy IN eN-
prnscS rsqulred Session opens sept. ~,
iS77 Board and TuItion for ire ocuo'aS
tic year $40. For cstalogu" and iul! IN
formation, address Rev. W. A. II AkR!S,
u. d., Pre- .idrnt, stanton, Va. j. EegIb
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Washington & Lee University
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.

gen. u. W. c. LEE, Pest. Full courses
of instruction in Class cal Literary anu
scientific studies, and in the PrOleSsiona!
depart nents OF Law and civil Engineer
ing. 49,.
The next session will open september
10Th and close June 2'tn. Total expenses,
exclusive OF books and clothing, need not
exceed SO; ~ mesNIEs they may be re-
duced ~ $40 or SD.
For full information by catalogue or cir
culsr address WALTER BOW n,
iySgegrb Clerk OF Faculty.
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Stanton Female Seminary

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Rev. j. J. Miller, a. NJ, Principal, with
full and eX DeriepCed corps OF teachers, in
Guiding Mrs. Con J. r r. stuart. School
not sccearian. -Four denominations rep.
resented in the faculty. Board and home
com forts the beat. Positively no sXtrava-
ganCe in dress allowed. Terms liberal.
Session opens September st., lS77. SOHd
TOR catalogue TO the Principal. augl5b
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at'heelin9 Geglstcr.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
index TO New Advertisements

Patent Stove Brsckets-R Ii. Swee.
urT.
Lsmbraquirs-G. Mende!, Booth y
90
For Rent-Brick House.
Sale POSTPONED.
Notice-Mm Taylor.
Take Warning Mary Hs'deu
For Rent Dwelling.
Grea, Reduction j. Frledel.
Krighs Tewp!sr Excursion 10 ,Cteve
Iand
Beaver College.
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POLICE coURT-JUDGE cRANMER
tobacco Warehouse Located.

The toht"'o wac. use commissioners,
yesterday rnir- nose u site tor the
warenou,, ,,.r bales mill, close to the
junction CT the Baltimore and Ohio and
Bellaire and Southwestern raiIroad, at
Bellslre, Ohio. The commissioners eft
en- the A. ". train for their hones
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Ola NnC Magnificent Bran Nv $3.50
] tHsbJ Rosewood Pianos only ~ ,
noe AL. M Isl be- sold Fine Rose
JH uRN0 wood Upright Pianos, lrtl"
used. cost $500. only Sl25 ParlOr Organ,
. stops So. stops 49,, II stops only 80.
Nearly new set reed II stop sub bass and
coup er ryan 80, cos over $50 Lowest
prices ever offered sent on 10 days test
trial. YO ask why ] offer so cheap J
auS.er, Hard Times. 1000 employees must
have work. Result of war commenced on
me by ne mOnOpOlists. Battle aging.
Particulars Tree. Address,
DANIEL +. BEATTY.
auglth Washington, n.
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Viruinia Female Institute

STAINIUN, NIKGINIA.
nEV. X. h. PHILLIPS, RECTOR, Az
IA listed by a iull corps Of experienced
officers. The sd annual session viii COM
m,ucc September 18th, 1871. Buildings
81. CiOuS, with gas and hot and cold
water Heated by stear. iNtenslve
grounds. Patronage nom ~ States.
school tirSt-c.uS Terms moderate. seven
churC. - within three minutes walk.
For catalogue address the Rector.
LA.ln-.nA
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Strikers DiSchar: ed.

six engineers and six hremen are re-
ported rs hav ng been discharged by the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad authorities,
Monday evening. Cause, having SYM
us,hized with the rcCen, strikers.
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gRE HEATED TERM-Fatr0nSo Of the
REGtSIEG can hare the DAILY sent them to
any part of M United States post pad, at
GHscp cents per- 1Is,k. Dear this IA mind
.ohen departing rom me city for a summer
UP.
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Tua finest shoes KEEP. in the city =; L
V. Blond :.
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CaStOriia

u ~ mistake 10 suppose Iugi 'e -
f. not adopted 10 grown persons .."
tu!IITsn. They on need O." ...aH
quantity But children have p" y
complains for which CustpI.t a.., a-
!ik" WIND COIic, Sour -tnwf'.
letter, IrcthinE Hu' Group. ..H
especially recommended 'u' ...'
IT. effects are more CERTAIN iIH. ''''"
OIL. II contains mo- H"Ohn. H.'
pleasant 10 take a. hU.'E. .' ''.
gripes. BY regulating ,nr s'Dm
bowels the CasiOTla COOI- Ill" bIo"d -
pcIs worms and prevents '.'"'.'..
quicts the nerves and produce l'a
then OF course children can 'I''P
quiDt and mothers can rest.
CaStOria IN recommended u' H.. W..
clans aud nurses who hay" tried .ha
having "A rapidly inrr"sVlnE $40.
isrpaTed with great car" a'''i POI.
/ DT. samuel Pitcher. 90 Nfs.
LstbOratory Of r. Is. F"e' Co.,.
Street. Sew YORK.
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select school.
40. Il THIRTEENTH STREET.

MO. IL THIRTEENTH STREET
Miss .ewham beg to Uniform her friends
and the public II is her intCatiOn 10 con-
tlnu. her school AT the above address.
Course of IN tmCtIDGs Includes French.
Miss y. would be- pleased 10 add tp {. 4"
number otpupilS now iudy ug with her
in preparation 'uI college.
Lessons m French during ia" vacation.
Terms, SO; pupils under twelve, Si.51
JylOl T-STb
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Norwood High School & College
Norwood P, O., Nelson Co., Va.

Endorsed by the Faculty OF the Uni.
vcrsity Of Virginia a. on" OF the best
Training schools IN the 80 tn.
The session o.: IsT-S, vi open Sept.
1Uth, l,-7. with a full corp, Of Instructors,
and .uiI and thorough Instruction In all
j. patmtutS.
re- Write tor Catalogue.
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where Shall 1 Send my Daughter.

You will consult her health happiness
and success IN study and music by plac.
ing her in the care of DR.. Taylor, At the
Beaver College and Musical Institute,
Beaver, Pa. Prices moderate and rs low
~ good hoard and first class instruction
can be afforded.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-08-22

ECoNeMY.-DonI throw your money
away these oppressive times BY buying
shoddy and unreliable boots and SHOES.
Give us a call and satisfy yourself that
We sci no such trash. Our goods are
cnesp"- than any house in the city, quail
lty considered, At
JERRY CLEMENS,
and Eleventh streets.
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BANKS.
BANK OF WHEELING,
" KEELING, ". VA

WHEELING, ". VA.
CAPITAL sIOO, UuO
SInCthOIderE Personally LtHb'"
aud Representing over s5oO,0""-
DEt EWES DEPOSITS AND Dis
Il counts Paper.
Deals in cold silver, N anu
Sterling Exchanse.
sells drafts on England, Ireland, France
Germany and other prominent parts
Europe. ~
BUYS and sells Government, state '1J
and Railroad Bonds.
Interest paid on Special Deposits.
d. {. LIST, PrSSiSS7tf
&. LAMB, Cashier,
JOS. SEYBOLD, ASStStGr Cashier
anl5
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OIning.

The Light Guards Io't the White Sui
pIGr Springs yesterday morning, and
wi arrive some ',mN 80 day.
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THE COURTS.
Yesterdays Proceedings in the Dit
ferent Judicial Bodies.

MUNICIPAL CoURT-JUTGE CRANMER.
The case of Irwin NJ GilrS;h vs.. j.
w. Jones, in asSumpsit, Was continued
until next term.
Court adjourned without trsnsacting
other business. until ten o'clock this
morning.
POLICE CoURT-JUDGE CRANMER.
James OKilien, drunk, fined two dol
lars and costs Psid.
Michae King, drunk, fined five dol
lars and costs. Committed.
Patsy Donavan, dlsorderly, fined i've
dollars and costs. Paid.
Richard McCracken, hauling without
license, fined two dollars and costs. Paid.
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Object GhnrncIy

object and ChHrActeT.-This School il
modelled, in u, courses and methods OF
instruction, a. far as pos bic after the
University Of Va, and Is designed . pre-
pare young men for that Institution. But
al me sam" time n course Of instruction
is 80 thorough and 80 complete, rmOran-
ing a. u does all the branches Of kuOWi-
edge belonging % "A finished e uCatiOn,
that those VINO prefer 10 do 80 can here
perfectly qualify thcmselye- tor ITnmedi-
ate entrance upon the responsibilities of
life.
Course OF study is ~ comp etc and
thorough "a that OF any Institution Ia tho
state, following the most approved meth
DDS, and embracing a full course In the
following Departments Of study: !. The
English Branches 2. The Latin and
Greek Languages. ,. The Modern Lam
gUag's. {. Pura Mathematics. b Applied
Mathematics, CIs!. and Mining Eng
Ing. o. The Natural sciences. :. Penmau-
ship and Bookkeeping.
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EDUCATIONAL.
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
MEANWHILE, PA

The college year vii! open sept, lsth.
me Preparatory school Will open sh ue
day. -. .i,,. from,
Boarding on cooperative PIHuS 80" 80,
- - - S}uy. including all items. Sell
SGaTding cheaper. BOARD in families rom
: n q, -
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BEAVER College.

This school, st Beaver, Pa receives
pupils al any stage of Advancement Is
card appears to-day. 1t does honest,
faithful work
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TUITION FREE.
The University of Wooster,

DEV. a. \. +. TAYLOR, u. D., PRtSl-
IL dent. Collegiate and preparatory be'
capable and exper euced Professors ana
Teachers. Nrarly 200 students. Classical
Philosophical and scientific courses
graded TO the standard OF astern colleges.
French and German taught thorouShly'
IOc,rtnr healthful. building and appAra-
tuS u-w,expeu seS very low. open 10 students
Of citter ser. Fail term opens september l.
SEND tor a catalogue before going else
where. Address the President, wooster
Onto lyIegraw
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LAEsr STYLES of Shoes just received
ut l.. V. Blends.
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JUST received, lot of Children's
Shoes of the latest styles, .. j.. Y.
BlOnd'5
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Personalities.

Manager Hamilton, Of the Opera
House, leaves tomorrow Tor Pittsburgh
in search OF attractions.
Mr. ueurv Scamu.bach and sister re-
turLel nome Yesterday from an extended
tour through the northwest having visit
ed Marquetlc 81. Faui, Duluth and other
cities
Captain Bridges, Superintendent of the
State panitenJiary, has recovered from
his recent illness, and WAS IN the city
yesterday.
DR.. Bum, Anton Reymann and
Charles Rrues have returned from Buck
Rannon, where they have been spending
d week fishing.
Mr.. Il. :. White, who has charge of
the MourdsviiIe camp meeting boarding
tent, was in the city yesterday.
}. p Mayman, OF Moundsvllle, WAS
IN the city Yesterday.
Robert McEldo rny. ESQ, of New
MsrtiusyIIIe, Is reg stored at the st.
jane.
K. Z. HorLer, OF Purkersburg, was
registered at the 81. james Yesterday.
Miss Reba People, OF Wilmington,
De-, pass. ID through the city yesterday
r. ~ugr for Sister-vIIl", tn, state, whore
she goos to visit friends
c. c. Carroll OF 81. ClairsyIIi", OHIO,
Wa registered NJ the Mcclure yesterday.
A trlgam received AZ Muurd-vI g,
ycsterda., rom tie Rev. DR.. Morris, of
Baltimore conference, states that he Will
.irrjya af that N 'frn on FRIDAY
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II you want 10 get suited IN q pair OF
Shoes, 20 to l.. Y. Blends.
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Extracts from Testimonials.

UNIVERSITY or VA, July ~, 1870.
SIR-lt gives me pleasure u state that
theNOrVOOd II ign school has sen: young
men % Shis Institution well prepared tor
the advanced classes Of the Academic
Schools. II ranks among the best training
Schools for nigh and thorough culture.
It's disc pine is excellent, anu the health
fitness OF the location unsurpassed
am, with great respect.
JAMES r. HARRISON, VI. D.,
Ihgtryo,fu 4 the Ertr,yy,,
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Latest OUT.-Ladies Cur. Kid San.
del, side lace Bss. JERRY CLEMENS.
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IF you want to get cheap and nice
fitting pair of Shoes, go to l.. v Blends,
1885 Main street.
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SteubenyiIIe, Q Female Seminary.

BOARD, ROOM AND LIGHT, PER
ID year, -l75; 4 of tor ministers caught.
erS. Tuition IN the English COurse, Ian
guages, Music, Pa u'ing, &C, very mOdor-
ate, send Tor Istalo sue. Rev. &. g.
BEATTY, -. D., Ii d., Supt.; Rev. A. VI.
REID, Pn.D., Principal. jyZ6egq
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Truth is mighty ana will prevail, that
the cheapest Dry Goods and Carpets sre
81 j. W Ferreps. He mas made some
heavy reductions: Best Prints, to 6
cents; A Chintz, cents; Table Linen,
20 cents; Crash, 8 cents. All other goods
in proportion.
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A VI - r. IN kkl-ON VI. D.,
(hnirInIu NJ The EnclLllu

ANOuR JIr DuHtTDuS InHTILuIIOns OF
learning IN the south, few, II any, have
achieved the rapid and unprecedented
success which has been attained By the
Norwood High school. II now stands Sec
Oud 20 none n the state, both IN feyutA-
ton and the extent Of patronage II enjoys.
The discipline, 90 vel a. the exercises
are conducted as nearly a. possible after
the plan Of the University OF Virginia
and having proved AL entire success will
BE- continued without chAnge.-COTTe-
SpDndence u the GdlusStOn Ne1Ds
Refers - present patrons Of the School
from West Virginia, 70 Judge T. G. Green
Judge VI. EdGistOn, Judge John Bran
non, DR., 4. z, Camden and Col. ]. ".
Ransom.
Also, 70 Mr.. y. Brady, Mr.. J. II. Hobbs,
and other patrons OF the school but espe-
cially 70 the old students themselves
apL}-eE
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vi s. We II S
RESTAURANT.

40. 1850 Market ST., is tn oaiy rtrSt-
class Restaurant in The city. IT Is the only
Restaurant that has separate rooms Tor
la lies, or wher" you can md that quiet
CLEANLINESS nfa ONE, con, Uinci with the
nsst cuisine that can h- found in the city.
He keeps on hand the very best the mar
ket affords In vegetables, fish, 90! 'eTS,
came, and everything IN season, and
serves 10 up in a manner uneXcelled the
country. Hcc4n relied upon always 10
furnish everything firSt-class. ielb
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-01-24

EDITORS CLARION: II may not be ani=s
70 call The at n-1on Of the present IeEi~'a
+ure To rhe e1actEeGt of law am nGIng
the law OF evid -nce, a. IN allow siarti-s
charged W IN violation Of the criminal
iaw. t. testify II their owi motion in the
cause
Our svs-sm Ct Jurisprudence is progress
srr I IS within the memory CT perhaps
tie VouageSr barrTiz or III the Legislature,
wh-u the common law rule v hieli prohib :
if--l parties in interest from tasti'ying in
civil eases. was repealed, Yet in this brief
period 81 time, il las been demonstrated o
h. oae ~ the wiSest laws upon our statute
book
Wiv ssaoa'd ROT man be allowed TO tes-
tifY in his own case in criminal p osecu-
lion against hiul and leav- the jury to
jii ige 81 the weight of his testimony !:
How often oeS il happsn ia these degene-
rate DAYS that good man IA The victim of
m. III lie sous sconnJrel. who caa institute
q critriual prosecution against h:m. and get
np H. tn court aud swear away his chaTac-
ter. lis liberty. or his life; while he sits a
prison with his mouth Sc lied Where is
tie justice. or the wisdom OF suci rule !:
Let Ire Legislature answer.
Ter tn. Information Of those who may not
have locked into this ject it mas he sta
ted thar several Years agb the rlle was
adOu-et! Is. til. STATE of Maine allowing
testify. and since fhar tina" the
f,iioxi1g States have adopted It: Califor-
nia, Colorado, FIordi. Georgia, Hi Ois. In
a II. Kansas, Massachusetts,, Michigan.
Minneso, a. Nebraska, New I'll smpshire, New
j rsey. New York. Nevada, Ohio. Pennsyl-
yania, Rhode Hand, South C4rolina, Ten
nps-ee and Wisconsin, and l believe Missou-
ri. but am not certain.
This question is now being deliberately
discus ed in England and i favored by
some OF the wiSest Jurists of that Realm.
LIT The Legislature investigate this mat
ter, and let the law of evidence be so
rs 10 place Mississippi SIDE BY
side with the most advanced views of the
aye ugon the subject of Criminal Jurispru-
dencc. jus.