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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Capt. Hendryx has recovered from his recent
severe Illness and we were pleased to receive
q call from him on Wednesday. He is here
attending the farmers institute
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The Sanilac Reporter says well-known min
lister was called on there few days ago to
address Sunday school, and, being taken by
surprise, he began by asking: What would
You do, children, If you were called on to speak,
as am, and didn't know what to say3" I'D
sit down and say nothing" Out Of the mouths
OF babes, etc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Rev. G., P. Linderman, who has been pastor
OF the Free Baptist church OF this village for
nearly five years, has declined his call, to re-
main another year, after April LIST, 1878.
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Died-At the residence Of her son, B. r
Lane, in Big Beaver, Oakland county. Nov.
14th, 1877 Mrs. Phoebe Lane, aged SO years
d eceased was the mother Of A. M. and r. B.
Lane of this place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Next week we will publish the proceedings
OF the farmers institute, which is now in ses-
sion at this place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

PAIATABLE MEDIcINRs.-Ayers Cherry Pee
tor al is honeyed drop Of relief his Cathartlc
Pills glide sugar-shod over the palate and his
Sarsaparilla is nectar that lmpsrts vigor to
life, restores the health and expels disease
Waterford (Pa.) Advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Mrs. Foster, the famous woman lawyer, Of
Clinton. Ia, is handsome, elegantly dressed
woms Of middle age, with fresh complexion
and snow white hair arranged in puffs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Much Of our space is taken up this week with
that interesting story, 1.-THE Proceedings Of
the Board OF Supervisors"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

A q" horse congress is to be held at Kalama-
zoo in June. A horse congress ?" differeth
from the national congress, in that no jackasses
are admitted.-Detroit News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Rev. j. b. Drew, Of Jackson, will preach IN
the Free Baptist church Of this place. next
Sunday at the usual hours, both morning and
evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Rev. l. A. Searles lectured in Decatur last
night, his subject being, "The Great Struggle. "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

In last weeks Northerner the marriage OF
Miss Lucy Colburn to Cornelius Austin and
Miss Flora Austin to Alonzo Hardy was pub
lished. This was incorrect We wish our
friends. in sending rs locals" would give us
only facts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Mrs. Hayes, Speaker Randall, and Mrs. Sec
rotary McCrary furnished their New Years
callers with coffee only. Right, and in the right
quarter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The Bay City Tribune opened its columns 70,
the discussion Of religious subjects, (Beecher
Tephet, etc., but closed them again with {
snap like steel trap.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Isaac Mauk and Almira Fuller, both Of Por-
ter, were married by Esquire Noyes, Jan. 10th.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

QUERY "Why will men smoke common To-
bacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros. Seal
of North Carolina, at the same price ?"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The Bronson red ribbon club now numbers
300 members.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

HAcKMETAcK, a popular and fragrant per-
fume. Sold by GEO. W. HONEYWELL. d CO.,
Paw Paw, and J. McKEYS. Lawton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

At Lansing fsvorite social amusement is
mock TRIALS OF the Howe-Mulhips breach Of
promise case, with the lsick room scene, and
the testimony OF little Eva Jeudevine left out
presumably.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

One obvious moral Of the holiday times is
that 1t is better to be in prison than to be poor
The jail-birds everywhere had their surfeit Of
turkey and oysters, while honest poverty, in
msnv places, went to bed hupgry.-Chicago
Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

If you wish to buy the best parlor stove
made, you will have none but Shows. 1t has
more good points than any other stove made
Don't buy till you see the Snow stove
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

DIARIES FoR 1S77.-A large stock at g. w.
Matthews q Bro. Post Office, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The following is list OF Petit Jurors drawn
for the January term of the Circuit Court:
Arlmgton-Orto Schermerborn, G. w. Smi
ley.
Antwerp-S l. Butler.
Almena-Eber w Hayden.
Bangor-Wm Cook, Orlando Brown.
Observation-Disclosures Fuller, Soloman +.
Kingsley.
Decatur-Dean Toof, Jerry Forth.
Hamllton-Matthew Prince, j . Phelps.
Hartford-C Putney, Lyman Bridges.
Keeler-Gorham Abbott, Ambrose Fisher.
Paw Paw-James B Smith, Chas Palmer.
Pine Grove-L A Churchill.
Porter-Thomas Vincent.
So. Haven-Sidney Holmes, Joseph Lannin
Waverly-Samuel Qua, Orson A Brock.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Rev. G. p. Linderman has been holding re-
vival meetings this week.
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MONEY ! MONEY I !

The year 1877 is OF the past. Kinney, Adams
d Co. are in need OF money. All who have
notes and accounts running six months and
over will save cost by settling the same as we
must force collections il not paid without.
Lawton, January 9th, 1878.
1190m3~ KINNEY. ADAMS n co.
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f. 2. HATHAWAY IL co. will keep con-
stanty adding to their stock Of Tin and Hard
ware
DR.. Marshalls Lung Syrup speaks for itself.
1t seems everybody recommends il as the most
reliable remedy for Coughs, Colds and Pulmon-
airy complaints. Price Is cents bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The temperance movement Is working III
way along the new towns on the line OF tht
Chicago IL Lake Huron railroad.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

Drunkenness is going out of fashion in New
York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The most sanguine expectations are promptly
realized by using "Lawson's Curative {" for
Graduating rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sciatica
and kindred diseases. No remedy is 80 good
for pain anywhere in the human frame az this
simple remedy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
The Oldest EuHabif0nf.

There is q resident in Branch County man
for whom is claimed the honor OF being the
Oldest continued resident of the State OF Michi-
gan. His name is Alexander Odran and he
was born in Detroit in 1892, and has resided in
Michigan ever since. In personal appearance
he is about five feet and five inches in height,
and weighs about IT'S pounds. He witnessed
the burning Of Detroit in 1905, when the fort
was surrounded by 16 foot posts, with augur
holes at convenient distances through which to
Gre at the savage red men.
In the war OF 1912 he was volunteer under
Com. Perry. on board the ship Lawrence, from
whose mast waved the streamer inscribed with
the now famovs saying: Don't give up the
ship" He recalls very wildly that memorable
occasion when the American Eagle and tbs
British Lion fercely contended for the supre-
macy Of the Lakes, on that 10th day Of Sep
TENDER. 1878. AZ far as Mr.. Odran's recollec-
serves him the first steam vessel that came to
Detroit was from Buffalo in 1918, o very strik-
ing contrast to the Indian canoes which skip
ped over the watery sheet with noseless rapid
ty. He also witnessed the departure from De-
troit Of the veeselthat carried Gen. Cass around
the lakes to Chicago.
In 1886 Mr.. Odran moved to Branch county
setting upon section 1 Of California township
where he has ever since resided. His farm was'
Is it were, miniature wilderness, but now 1t is
cleared and productive. He is man OF won
derful physical constitution and mental vigor !:
his eyesight is remarkable for one Of his age,
and his memory is retentive even to the minu-
test details OF many notable occurrences. He
winter he cut regularly per day his cord of
stove wood. AT the opening OF the rebellion
he sent three sons to the held
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
JOHN KNOWLES.

Lawyer, Circuit Court Commissioner, JUS
tice OF the Peace and Fire Insurance Agent.
Office opposite Bank. Paw Paw Mich. a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
FOR SALE.

Horse, Harness and Carriage-will be sol,
very low. Terms easy. Enquire of
llSot4 j. NJ. CRANE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

say openly that woman possesses every right
that do; and one more, that Of protection"
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Rev. DIR. Cleveland, who 10 now visiting viii
his family in tins village, expects to return
soon to Kansas and take pastoral charge OF
church near where ne has lsbored the past year
The DIR. is sevsnty-three years OF age, but re-
tsins his intellectual vigor and degree OF
bodily strength that is remarkable for one
whose life has been as active and laborious as
his.
On Tuesday morning last as young Snow, OF
the firm Of NJ. Snow 4 Sons, OF Paw Paw, was
driving his team along the road near Amos
Darling's he dropped ono OF the lines, when
the horses realizing the situation, made sud-
dan lunge, cleared themselves from the sleigh
and started at break neck speed toward this
place. Instead Of taking to the red bridge they
plunged into the river and becoming entangled
10 the ice and logs were unable to extricate
themselves. The boys who were in the
sleigh had to wade in and clear the horses, and
no sooner had they done so than the animals
again took to their heels and soon after came
rushing into the village. They were caught
and lodged in the hotel barn where good rub
bing was administered. Advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
THOR SALE.

A Good Farm, containing 16S acres OF land,
situated one mile south of Lawton. One hun
dred acres improved. Good buildings and or
chard. For terms, &c, apply to
j. G. FORD, Ag't,
llo7t3 Lawton, Mich
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Business Notices.

Portraits in water colors done by Miss Lydia
Hunt. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rooms at J.
j. Woodman's. ,,;f.U.s
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All indebted for Singing school tuition please
settle at once, az wish to pay up room rent,
DC. 1191t1* L. CooK.
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H0nd-M0de Fine Fork
For Sale Chean .

One of the choicest residences in the village
OF Paw Paw, Mich. consisting of find dwell.
ing, snug barn, nearly new, two acres OF land
with choice fruit and shrubbery in great album
dance. Premises in good repair.
For terms apply to II. F.JUDSON,
1140t Kalamazoo Mich.
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he SHALL NOT GO!-AN EXClIlNG OCENE AT
A MURPHY MEET1NG-At one Of Mr.. Murphy 3
meetings at Troy. n. Y, after the usual intro
duction exercises he brought before the audi
ence man well known to the people OF Troy,
and who had run through good property and
fair reputation by drink, but bad now resolved
he would endeavor to restore his character.
He addressed the people in very touching
manner and TO illustrate sentiment OF his
brief discourse, he passed to the rear OF the
platform and brought forward a wretched rag
ged, trembling victim, the very embodiment OF
runs ruin. This wreck Of man, after mo-
ment Of silence. was recognized by many OF
the audience, and the simple recognition
brought tears to the eyes Of hundreds. Pres
emily he endeavored to speak; his trembling
limbs almost refused to support his body, and
his words, feeble and broken, were indistinct
and incoherent. But gathering himself by
strong effort, he gave narrative OF himself
from his hoyhood in that city. his refined and
loving home; his college life his marriage !;
his gradual decline his dishonored parents !;
his dead wife; his disgraced children his
own utter degradation to gutter drunkard;
and there he stood, having been brought from
the Jail to tell this story, and then go back to
complete his last term as common drunk
ard. Mr.. Murphy sprang to his feet as the
poor fellow said this and exclaimed: 4" He
shall not go back !" and the audience instantly
responded "He shall not go back!' and in q
minute the sum necessary for his release by
the payment of the fine was raised, and the
officer who had him in charge left him in the
care of Mr.. Murphy and those who were with
him. The man belonged to one OF the most
respected families in that city; was highly
gifted. and one OF the most prominent young
men OF his day. The scene was the more az
fecting, as hundreds knew the truth OF his his
tory,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18

The Eaton Rapids red ribboners are erecting
Q $4,000 hall.
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Postmaster Matthews has gone to Pennsyl.
vania.
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FOR SALE--A GOOD FARM

After Monday next Z. p. Hathaway Co.
will carry . line of groceries in their peddiing
wagon.
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and working OF the grange!
A correspondent Of the Standard, writes as
follows concerning the recent ordination OF
Rev. 8. NJ. wiikie:
A council composed Of delegates from the
following churches. Kalamazoo, Plainwell,
Lawton, Lawrence, and Bloomingdale,-met at
Paw Paw. Michigan, pursuant to call from the
Baptist church in that place, January 3. 1878,
the gospel ministry, Bro, s. NJ. Wllkie. Rev.
j. Fletcher. OF Plalnwell, was chosen modera-
tor and Rev. J. w. Meagan, OF Lawrence.
clerk. After singing by the choir and prayer
by Rev. II. =. Dean, Bro. Wilkie was called
upon for the usual relation OF Christian expert
ence. call to the ministry, and views OF doc
trne. After his statement, some questions
were asked by different members OF the coun-
Gil, after which the body retired in private ses-
sion for consultation and decision and decided
unanimously to accept the Christian expert
ence, credentials, and doctrinal views, as emil
nently satisfactory, and voted to proceed to
ordination. In the evening large congrega-
ton, which filled the house to Overlooking,
assembled. and the following order OF service
was observed Reading Scripture and prayer
by Rev. j. w, Meagan, ordination sermon by
Rev. NJ. &. Hodge, d. D., founded on Acts iii,
A." Silver and gold have none, but such as I
have give thee" The theme " Power Of the
Spirit was handled in an appropriate and
mastery manner. Ordsining prayer by Rev.
j. Fletcher. Here the choir sang an effective
and appr opriate an them entitled, Welcome
to the Pastor" Charge to the candidate by
Rev. II West, hand Of fellowship by Rev. X.
S. Dean. charge to the church by Rev. Z. L.
Baylss, benediction by the candidate.
This was truly a bright day for the Baptist
church Of Paw Paw. Rev. S. Nj. Wilkle came
to us from the Methodist denomination. He
became pastor-elect OF this church last July.
God has blessed his labors abundantly, and to
the astopishment of all, the church has been
greatly built up, They have visited the bap-
tismal waters for three Sabbaths, and "stll
there are more to follow" The blessed work
is going on. The church has increased largely
since Bro. Wilkle became Its pastor. lilo is one
Of the most promising young men in our State.
He is only twenty-five years of age, and is
master OF his work. We congratulate the
church of Paw Paw on having able minis
ter, faithful pastor and a devoted Christian.
May his life be of long duration, for usefulness
in the church Of God. We give him hearty
welcome among us, as minister OF Christ.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
R. u. BEEBE,

General Insurance Agent. Once with K. W,
Noyes, raw Paw, Michigan. Good companies
represented. 1174t26
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Services at the Disciple Church next Sunday
~ follows:
10 y A. NJ, Elder Hurds expected to preach
p. n, Sectarianism, or Bigotry gone to
seed"
IRVING A. SEARLHs, Pastor.
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FRED G. BOSTW'YCK.

Fire Insurance Agent. represents Continental
Phoenix, Westchester and Glens Falls Com
panies. Office IN Old Hardware, opposite
Dyckman House. Paw Paw, Mich. l178ly
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t:5s3 On January LIST, 1878, we will move INTO
our own Store, now occupied by F. L. Avery,
and in connection with our already large stock
we will add full line of
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". r. AECKERT,

BENZ. r. AECkERT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Prosecu-
ting Attorney for Van Buren, County, Mich.
Office IN the Court House, Paw Paw. las
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WANTED! WANTED =!

win. Hathaway is the most extensive nag
Merchant in the country, and he can iufnisn
YOU goods at wholesale or retail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-18
Our Grocery Department

will be found complete with full line Of Teas,
Coffees. Sugars, Spices, Syrups, Flour q Feed
Water and stone Lime. Salt, by the load or by
the Dbl.
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Holiday Goods


A splendid stock of Croekery and Glassware,
Looking glasses, Bird Cages, Cutlery, Wall pa
per, Curtains Cords and Fixtures and large
line of Chandelier Goods constantly on hand
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-11

the work of killing the body and say
ing the soul)-the snow-cspt peak OF
the Apennines sfar Oh, and, as the
hours OF the afternoon wore away, the
waters of the Mediterranean glowing
with the crimson fires Of Italian sunset
A few days stay at Genoa-surpamed
Tile Superb'-in the Hotel d'Italie.
and ouI windows looked out upon the
harbor, crowded. with its lighthouses
rising three hundred and eighty -fonr
feet above the level of the sea, and
whose revolving fash is seen thirty
miles of on q clear naght, made livsl =
change after the qaiet OF Pisa. Every
thing is wide awake here, as becomes
the birth place Of Columbus. whose
statuet IS Q conspicuous feature in the
public square.
We will NOT ask the reader TO linger
long in eight fauons palaces, some OF
tbs gates forty feet high, and roof sd.
orned with the orange, lemon, pome.
grsnate olesnder; the gilded rooms, rich
in paintings. and grounds made bril-.
liant and masicsl with fountains; all
very delightful to look back upon. but
made somewhat wearisome at the time
by climbing and descending innumer-
able stairs, and sliding over long pol
ished floors.
Here in January. while the SHOWS
are blocking our traffic at home. ell
sorts of tropical plants and delicate
heliotropes are in full bloom; invalids
sit baskiug in the sun, and looking out
over the Midland Sea. and in walking
about we found an overcost intolersble.
In the sixteenth century the place was
famous for its palms, but they have
been in great measure superseded by
the cultivation Of the alive which ID
found more profitable
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-11
The Eleventh Commandment.

1t 10 not always sunshine
In this bright world of ours;
Sharp thorns aud weeds grow thickes
Amid the fairest flowers;
In fruits howe'er enticing.
Lurk worm-spots at the core;
For each ones bread and butter
There il q ssnded floor
In lustrOus silk there's cotton.
In flowing tresses rats.
In ermine. soft and snowy.
The skins Of Thomas eats,
In Heba's form there's whalebonc,
At Venus lips carmine.
Old boots are thrown IN sherry
To make Madeira wire
The best golden butter
Olemargorine,
The finest of old brandy
Is next door 70 benzine:
The fragrant leaf of Cuba
IL cousin TO sauer- kraut:
Too often are the milkman's cans
Replenished at the spout
IL then. your reputation
Proves quite unfit to air,
Pray, how then dods it differ
From most things seeming far.
And why heap maledictions
Because through memo doubt
You broke the 'leventh commandment
'Thon shalt not be found out ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-04
New Advertisements.

G. D. Bailey is announced as candidate
for reelection for Circuit Court Clerk.
Polk G. johnson publishes nonresident
notice in another column.
Walter McCombs & Co. advertise to pay
the highest price for wool.
B. F. Poston has reduced the price of coal.
See advertisement.
Trice & Edlin publish dissolution notice
Mr.. Trice will continue the business at the
old stand at Stewards Station, Tenn.
JIG. Joseph has another special in to-day's
paper. 10. is going to leave us for the Paris
Exposition and wants to sell as many goods
as possible before leaving. Call on him to-
day and invest
Col. 10. c. Stark, of Springfield, is an
nounced, in another column, as a candidate
for the office of Circuit Judge. The Colonel
has many friends throughout the district
who believe that he is the right man for the
Office.
Owen Moore have resumed business in
the Hillman Block. Mr.. owen has just re-
turned from New York where he purchased
full line of drugs and stationery, and they
are now prepared to supply their customers
with any and everything they may want.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-04
Notable words.

The 18th of April was observed as
memorial day in many of the South
ern cities. In a letter to the Memo
rial Association, of Macon, in re-
Spouse to an invitation to deliver an
address, Jefferson Davis says:
Let not any of their survivors i'm
pugn their faith by offering the
penitential plea that they believed
they were right. Let pOSterity
learn by this monument that you
commemorate the men who died in
a defensive war, and that they did
not, as has been idly stated, submit
to the arbitrament of arms the ques-
tons at issue-questions involving
inalienable rights and held in trust
for posterity-but that they strOve
for State sovereignty which their
fathers left them, and which it was
their duty, if possible, to transmit
to their children. Let this mOnu-
ment teach that heroism derives its
luster from the justice of the cause
in which it is displayed, and let the
difference between a war Waged for
a rObber-like purpose of conquest
and one to repel invasion, to defend
a peoples hearths and affairs, and to
maintain their laws and liberties.
Such was the war in which our
heroes fell, and theirs is the crown
which sparkles with a glory I'M
dimmed by any motive of aggran-
dizement or intent to infiict ruin on
others. We present them to poster
ity as examples to be followed, and
wait securely for the verdict OF
mankind, when knowledge shall
have dispelled misrepresentation
and delusfon. tits not unreasonable
to hope that mature reflection and
a closer study of the political history
of the Union may yet restore the
rights Frustrated by passions devel-
Oped in our long and bloody war.
If, however, it should be otherwise,
then from our heroes graves shall
come in mournful tones the answer,
"Fuit." And if our children must
obey, they must; but thinking OF
our day, twill less debase them
to submit. Yours faithfully,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.