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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
The letter of Hon. A. H. H. Stuart pub

The letter of Hon. A. II. H. Stuart pub
lished in the VINDIc AToR two weeks ago,
has attracted general attention. In sever
al cases Notwithstanding its length our ex-
changes have reproduced it in full. The
views have been received with the respect
due the experience and prominence Of the
author. That his conclusion, that the
worst Of the hard times is over, is correct,
daily events are showing us. Here in our
own Valley in the last few weeks work has
been commenced on two suspended rail-
roads, one of which, the Shenandoah Val
ley, passes through our county, symptom
Of revival that was impossible a year ago,
Among the people is more spirit and life.
Of which fact our celebration, and tie
preparations for holding celebrations in
the Valley the coming month are testimo-
MES. There is more travel, anG the hotels,
those thermometers Of com merce, are full
of strangers, and every business event that
we note in our exchanges points to i'm
provement instead Of further depression.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

HIGHLAND ITEMs.--The Monterey
''Recorder' of Friday last furnishes the
following items:
Tall Rye.-Wm. M. SOmmers, Esq, of
this county. brought into our Office on
Thursday morning several stalks of rye.
the longest of which measured 9 feet l
inch. Mr.. 8. has 81 acres of the same sort.
This mammoth rye grows on his farm at
from this place.
4 BeQuest.-It is currently reported that
Colonel John S. Huffman has in his last
will left large body of land to the sur
vixors Of the 31st Virginia regiment.
SYeoao on the s;aostn,tains IN .June.-Mr. J.
L. Shumate, of this copnty, who left the
top of Allegheny Mountain on Tuesday
last, INFORMS us that he saw snow On the
ground and snow still falling there. No
wonder We have to build fires this June
weather.
Sunday School.--The Sunday schools
here were well attended, and in Che after
noon lecture on Bible Science was de-
livered in the Methodist church by Prof.
Benton. Preaching in the Presbyterian
church at night by Rev. Mr.. See, and al
though the weather was quite unpropiti-
GUS, good congregation was in atteh-
dance.
Mail Contract.-Ws have Just been in
formed that the mail contract on the line
from sta4nton to this place has been
awarded to Mr.. Sherfard, of Rockbridgs
county. We understand that Mr.. s. is a
brother of our Senator.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
The Ohurchville Graded School.

-NSNso'S
In your paper of the 31st ulJimo, I no.
tice communication from Cburchvllle,
with which l shall have nothing further
to do, than to correct the spiteful refer
ence made to the Graded school of this
thriving little town. The following gives
the substance, if not the identical Ian
guage Of your distinguished correspondent.
Among the public institutions of Church
Vile is to be found graded school, which
means suppose that the two dozen pupils
are all graded to one level, the graded
building also wonder in its way, remind
ing one of the Western Asylum of your
CITY," Now If the impression sought to
be made here is correct. then the good peo-
pie of Churchville are the accompllceS to
an inexcusable wrong. The District board
of trustees have abused the trust COM
mitte6 to the hands, the Superin teDdent
and ex-committee have culpably failed in
the discharge of their respective duties.
[ was not prepared to believe Mr.. Editor,
that such wholesale fraud had been prac-
ticed upon the Taxpayers of Augusta, un-
der the very eyes too, of one of her best
Supervisors, and at once | instituted dill
gent enquiries in regard to 1t, and found
that the statement having no foundation
in truth, merits only the supreme con-
tempt of parties interested.
AS an item of interest to your readers |
want to say that the Churchville graded
school under the general control of Prof
E. ] Vincent, has numbered during the
session just closed some eighty pupils,
with an average attendance of fifty eight
Or sixty scholars, notwithstanding the con-
tinuation of the session up to the first day
of June, when most Of the larger boys, on
account of agricultural activities had been
withdrawn.
The examination, publicly conducted.
was, learn not only gratifying to the pat
irons, but creditabe alike to both teach
ers and scholars. [ would like to give d
detailed account Of the exhibition presen-
ted by this school to large and enthusi-
astic audience on the 9th and 18th, Of the
present month, but [ was not in atten-
dance, and can't therefore undertake to
do so. 1t was considered to be not only
an occasion of great enjoyment, but sue
cessful termination tosa school whose in
f1uence for good has been perceptibly felt
throughout the entire community. The
Board of Trustees have overcome the diff
ficulty of a land grant, and will no doubt,
at once begin the erection of a school
building that will strike we hope with more
favor the fastidious eye Of our foreign
friend.
SPECTATOR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Tie testimony of Hon. r. W. Thomp-
son, Secretary of the Navy, before the CON-
mittee on expenditures in the Navy De-
partment, is of interest to the American
public, as it discloses to them the fact that
upon his official order, Gen. Grant is riding
about on American ships of war on his tour
and that the expenses of himself Mrs. Grant
and the family on board are being paid
tout of the contingent fund of the navy"
It may be added to Mr.. Thompson's testi-
mony that the party consists of seven or
eight persons including newspaper repor-
ter to portray the triumphal progress of
Gen. e.. and further that ex-Presidents
Fillmore and Pierce made the European
tour when the government was more hon.
est, as private gentlem men at their own ex-
pense. 1t is true, however, that they were
not in training for third race.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

The Warrenton sEn terprise' says: "Col.
M. D. Ball, of Alexandria, brought his
family to Warrenton, last week, where
they will remain at the Warren Green IIo-
tel during his absence on consular duty in
Alaska'
A daughter nineteen years of age, of P.
D. Keenan,, Of Nicholas county. w. Va,
who leaped from an OK wagon, while the
team was running away down a steep hill,
was struck by the wheel and instantly
killed.
At Pittston, Pa, Monday, eighteen per-
sons were poisoned by drinking the milk
of COW whose udder had been bitten by
snake. Two will probably die.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Hon. Alex. Il. Stephens, of Ga, having
notified Che Democratic Congressio nal
Committee Of bis district, that if he does
not get the nomination he will run indie
pendent, the Hon. Robt. Toombs, of the
same state, telegraphs hiw that, II am
with you to the last extremity" IT is
popularity in 1Gr. Stephens career that
every cause he has been connected with has
been ruined, and the sudden appearance of
Mr.. Toombs as his friend would indicate
that his reelection will be added to the
rest,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

TEACHING GIRLS How TO CooK.-The
London school board has resolved to teach
girls how to cook. One of the teachers IS
to give lessons in every board school on
food and its preparation, and the girls will
be required to attend. Twenty one kitch-
ems are to be opened in London, and each
is to De conducted by a practical cook,
with salary of $500 year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

FINDING OF GRAVE CLoTHEs.-A
search of the Ohio Medical College few
days ago, in an attempt to discover the
body Of John Scott Harrison, revealed a
considerable quantity of the rave clothes
of ladies and children, showing conclusive
ly that private burial lots had been robbed
in order to supply subjects for dissection.
There is good deal Of indignation in Ohio
against the officers of the college.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

At the Winchester Decoration Day,
Gov. Holiday was spectator. and Rev.
j. c. Wheat delivered the opening prayer.
The military from Woodstock and Har-
risonburg, and brass bands from those
towns and Shepherdst0wn. W. Va, were
present.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

For the six months ending with April
goth, the Moffett register in the cities of
Virginia yielded ss5,674, OF which S.
2s4,e came from Staunton. This would
indicate that the cities viii yield sl7l 900.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
FANCY GOODS,

4.d Hem M n handkerchief cents
Gents Gauze Undershrts 50 6
Gents Unaundried Shirts $1.OO, these are better
than any in this market.
Ladies Hose 1U cents,
Ladies best Hose, 25 cents,
Balbrigpan Hose, IS cents,
Good Corsets, Is cents,
Better CorSetS 50 cents,
Still better Corsets. Is cents,
III me Corsets, 81.
ChildrenS Hose, 10 cents,
Full regular Hose, 20 cents,
dozen Neck Runs, Is and 20 celt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Gen. W. Tecumseh Sherman, brother of
the gentleman who was unable TO swear
the other day whether he was briber of
returning boards or not. said in speech at
West Point last week that Mr.. Hayes
would defend his right to his place and
that ''the army, sworn to sustain the con-
he was sustained in his effort" The wine
at West Point should be, and we hope is
the excuse for this sort of language ad-
dressed by a man holding the position of
General of the U. S. Army to subordinate
officers of the same. If not, then the army
under the command of such an officer
should, in a Republic, be reduced to cor
poral's guard.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
New Advertisemnts.
For other New Advertisements see srd page

F0r Quiet Now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. see sd Dage.
A SPLENDID HOME FOR SALE The House
~ and Lot on corner Of Beverly and Madison
Streets, formerly owned and occupied by John R
Schmidt and now in possession of his w idow anG
occupied by Robert Hamilton is for sale privately
Apply to Mrs. Sophia Schmidt OF Frank rufer.
iune2l limo.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

4
Just received from or Richmond House a large
stock OF
READY-MADE LINEN DRESSES
FOR LADIES'!
AS they purchased tie
WHOLE STOCK
OF one OF the largest manufacturers in New York,
GREAT INDUC EMENTS!
Grass Cloth Over-skirt and Basque, Nicely En-
broidered, at $1.--5, worth $3.50.
Linen Over-skrt and Basque at $3.50, worth ST. so :;
Linen Over-skirt and Basque at $500, worth $500;
Linen Over-skirt and Basque at $loc, worth $500;
worth 5000;
Linen Skirt, Overskirt and Basque at $3.50,
worth $500;
Linen Skirt, o3erskirt and Basque at $500,
worth $50;
Linen Skirt Over-skirt and Basque at $3.50,
worth 5000;
Linen Skirt Over-skirt and Basque at $780,
worth $1,000.
The above comprise the
LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF SUITS
ever offered in this State and the prices are about
ONE.HALF THE REGULAR VALUE!!
LEVY BROTHERS,
g
No. 30, MAIN STREET
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
iune2l-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

The Sweet Singer of Michigan has
touched her Tyre again and produced the
following:
| This Potter investigation are a fraud
! Hayes will keep his seat
He is a man the people really loves,
Although John Sherman is a dead beat.
The last line shows how even the most
exuberant imagination may bow to the
majesty of simple fact.
| Rev. j. r. Paxton, Presbyterian min
| lister. and Union soldier, at Harrisburg,
Pa, on decoration day, delivered an ad-
dress, IN which he said that the bloody
shirt should be buried out of sight, and
the bloody chasm be effectually bridged.
| He extolled the herosm of General Lee
and Stonewall Jackson and expressed his
esteem for southern people in honoring
their memories.
There are times when Zach Chandler
| lays down his spectacles, after reading a
chapter in the Bible, and candidly admits
| that, If he were a swearing man, the reflec-
| tion that he had ever worked and voted
| for Hayes would make him swear.
In Richmond, at the First African.
Sunday, 59S converts were baptized; at
| Mount Zion Baptist (colored), Join JAS
per, pastor, 1858, and at the Second Colored
| Baptist, 100.
The Radical clerks in the departments
at Washington now when asked to con-
tribute campaign money, get out of it by
declaring they are 'paired OFF, with the
Democratic clerks.
Gov. Gilbert G. Walker, of Virginia, has
been extended the invitation from Tam
| many Society, of New York, to deliver the
Fourth of July Grafton before that Asso-
citation.
Gov. Wade Hampton, Of South Carolina
was serenaded by the students Of the
University of Va, one night last week on
his way to the depot.
Geo. W. Green. Mayor of Harper's Fer
nv. has resigned and LESSEE W. Graham.
the Recorder has been elected to the va
cancy by the council.
Miss Lizzie Campbell. daughter of A.
Fl. Campbell, Of Smyth county, Va, fell
into well Saturday, while suffering from
an epiIeptic fit, and was drowned.
The first direct shipment of -four from
I,vnchburg to Brazil: 2.700 barrels, was
made by Hurt u Son, on Friday last.
DIR. Edward M. Campbell, prominent
citizens of Abingdon, Va, died at the
North Carolina Warm Springs, a few days
ago.
Clover, four feet, FIVE inches high, grown
NV DIR. f. E. Rice, on his Shenandoah
farm, challenges competition,
James NJ. Cobbs, Ex-Mayor of Lynch
buro and for forty years a prominent mer-
chant there. died on the 18th instant.
The Clarksburg wv. Va.) "News" is the
first paper formally to hoist the name of
Tilden for President.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Oregon did even better than we reported
last week. In addition to Democratic
congressman and legislature she elected
Thayer (Dem.) Governor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
DRESS GOODS,

Wash Popiins, 81,
Wool poplins, 20,
Half Silk IS,
Black Grosgrain silks, 50 to 81 60
6 Sc {. 81 25
g " +" 81 so
Black and White IS to $1,D
Summer Silks, (beSt) $1.0J
Corded Lawns, U
Percals, s
Percals, fine, 10
PercalS, still better. II
Black Alpacas, 20 t. Is
g fine, IS to so
" Silk Finish, rs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

The Senate confirmed the nomination of
VIM. Slater, postmaster at Wytheville, Va,
and rejected that Of Jackson M Rose, as
postmaster of Abingdon, Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
NOTIONS.

u dozen Shirt Buttons, for cents,
25 Good Envelopes for cents.
"a Sheets good Paper, for cents,
II ShoeStrings, 5 cents,
2Cakes Soap, 5 cents,
Clark's Cotton, 5 cents,
Rubber-head Pencils, cents,
2Good Pen Holders, 5 cents, :,
A splendid Picture Frame, 5 cents,
Good Needles, cents,
Good Pins, 5 cents,
Good Hair Pins, cents,
Rubber dressing Combs, 10 cents,
Tooth Brushes, 10 cents,
dozen Carpenters Pencils, 10 cents.
Lilly White, 5 cents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

CLOSING EXERCISES are as follows: June
%, Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Or. P.
L. Henson Of Philadelphia, at II A. M,
address before tie Christian Association
by Col. Jas. H. Skinner of Staunton, at s
P. NJ; June "a, boat race at P M; final
celebration of Literary Societies at P.
M; June 25, Alumni address by Col. ]. T.
L. Preston: V. M. l., at P. M; June 26.
Commencement Exercises, address before
the Literary Societies by Hon. J. R. Tuck
er of Va, at 10 A. Nj.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Rev. D. W. Shanks, Presbyterian, of
Rockbridge county. having in connection
with the fun raj services held by Father
Fitzsimmons, of Staunton, over the re-
mains of Maj D. E. G. Brady, in Pres
byterian church in that county, made some
reflections on the Catholic Church, through
the Lexington "Gazette," Father F. J.
Hasty, the Catholic pastor of Lexington,
is out in card challenging him to dis
cussion through any non-partiza paper
of ''the doctrines and practices of the
Catholic Church, Father Hasty is the
young pastor who delivered the eulogy on
services here.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
Personal.
Editors indicator

Edat6rS T1T02cGtOT
In the VIND1CAToR of May 81, 1878, I
saw in communication from Churchville,
over the signature of S. A. Y. Oldboy,
paragraph, evidently written to dispar-
age the Churchville Graded school, and
intended by the author, as direct insult
to the teachers. At the commencement
exercises, June 9Th in the presence of a
large and intelligent audience, l stated
the facts which S. A. Y. Oldboy had, in
said paragraph, SO wilfully misrepresented
as to the grades, attendance and progress
of the pupils. In so doing, not agrees
lively but necessarily, proved S. A. Y. Old
boy, to be worthy disciple of the Arch
Oldboy, in the speciality of lying.
Then and there and since then, he has
had opportunities if [ misrepresented him,
to correct me; or if the paragraph had
been written under false impressions, any
man possessing the faintest instincts of a
gentleman, would have corrected himself.
This he has not done but on tAe contrary
he appears again in the last VINDICATOR,
June 18th, not to set himself right, or to
admit he had done injustice through mis-
take. but to continue the false impress
sions, sought by his first article. He
skulked out of the true issue, by mean
ly conceived and clumsily executed per-
sonality. Every body who sat in that au-
dience on that night, knows that his king
of beasts" the lions skin,' the roaring
Bray were all the creatures Of his own
morbid imag nation, excited by the few
plain facts, which uttered, revealing his
moral deformity and causing him to see
himself, though dimly, as others saw him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
HEAVY WEAR.

Check Cotton. cents,
English Cheviot, y,
Heavy Ticking, 10
Stripe Pants Goods, l21@
Plain Jeans, l2h
Best Buckeye Jeans, % cents
Cassimeres for Boys, 40
Fine Cassimeres, IS
Better Goods, at s1.00
Best Kentucky Jeans, Is
Good Hickory, 10
" Dennams, 1211
Red Flannel, 20 to 25
White Flannel, 1215 to 20
Other heavy goods equally as cheap.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

MANUFACTURING ASSO CITATION
W STOCK.
From one to five shares of the stock of the Young
Mems Building Association of Staunton. Apply at
this Office june21-1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
STRAW GOODS.

Ladies Hats from 10c to 50. each.
We have so different STYLES, all qualities at all
prices: Lindens Seasides, Sailors, Riversdes; Plain
White, Brown, Black, Check and Stripes-anythhg
you want and at any price you want it at
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
FRESH GOODS RECEIVED
EVERY DAY

WOrSted FringeS Il cents
g Shawls, $l.00,
Ladies Ties. 10 cents,
:. large rundown Collrs Is cents.
New sty e Cuffs and Collars. As cents,
Nottingham Lace, II cents,
12x4 Bed Spreads, at IS
We have a large stock OF Umbrellas.
Paper Collars, IL cents a box,
Ladies Hand Bags, $l.00
Travelling vases, 81 80,
Isle Thread Gloves, Is cents,
Buttons. Buttons!! ButtOns!!i
Gents HandkerchefS, 10cents
GO Half Hose,
60 Linen Collars 20 cents,
Is g Cuffs rs cents,
" Silk Ties Is cents.
LEVY BROTHERS.
june21- Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
DOLLAR VANS u TIA SHIRTS,

- Look at our -
DOLLAR VANS UTTA SHIRTS,
made at our factory: they are all complete, and
better than any other Gents Shirt in this market.
WHITE GOODS,
Cord Piaue, * to 70 cents,
Z :" :. y cents,
I
Swiss Nansook. and Cambrics,
LACES.
For trimming linen suits from to so cents yard
TOrchon LaceS, NO to %,
Valenciennes, from to Is cents a yard.
LINENS.
Irish Linen Towels, 10 cents,
German Extra size Towels, 20 cents,
ldoZen Napkins soc to $l.00
Table Linen per yard, Is to 50 cents
Better Satin Finish, IS cents,
Red Check Table Linen, 65 to Is cents.
CARPETS AND MATING.
Ingram Carpet, IS cents.
" Better Carpets, As cents,
-" Wool Filling 70 cents,
White Mating, 20 to rs cents
Red and white Mating, 20 to 50 cents,
Binding, a Roll, Is cents
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
PARAsOLS.

PARASOLS.
A nice assortment in black,
Brown and Buff. at Is to So cents,
Large Sun Shades, 60 to Is cents,
Silk Parasols, rs cents,
Fancy Handles, $500
Mourning, $500
Bamboo, $50
Heavy Black Silk, $3.50
Silk Sun Shades, $780,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

Congress adjourned, for the session, yes
terday morning at o'clock.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

William Cullan Bryant, except Long
fellow, the greatest of living Ameri-
can poets, died in New York last week,
over eighty years of age, having clear
mind and body up to few days before his
death. He died, as he had wished, in
june. and at his grave the minister read
from hio
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

'T gazed upon the glorious sky,
And the green mountains round
And thought that when came to lie
At rest within the ground,
'Twere pleasant that in flowery June,
When brooks send up cheerful tune
And groves cheerful sound,
The seXtOn's hand my grave to make,
The rich, green mountain turf should break
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
WE HAVE BUT ONE PRICE.
FANS.

10 to y inch all colors, only &c worth Is cents.
Handsome white Fans and Mourning Fans, sever
al different styles, at prices unequaled in this Mar
ket.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
New Advertfsements.l

New Advertisements.
T EvY BROTHERS
GRAND DRY GOODS BAZAAR,
80 Main street,
STAU NTON, VIRGINI
ONE PRICE POSITIVELY!
EXAMINE THE PRICES
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
RIBBONS.

4 inch n. all Silk peryard, cents,
II inch Grosgrain, = cents,
~ g
These are all Imported Goods and warranted best
quality of Silk Goods.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

. Look at our
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21
GRAND DRY GOODS BAZAAR,
ONE PRICE POSITIVELY!

EXAMINE THE PRICES F.!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-04-04

Stop THE INTEREsT.-Daniel Webster
once dined with an old Boston merchant, and
when they came to the wine, dusty bottle was
carefully decanted and passed to the host.
Taking the bottle he poured out Mr.. Web
sters glass and handed it to him. Then
pouring out another glass for himself, he
held it to the light and said: "How do you
like it, Mr. Webster" Il think it is fine
specimen of old Port" "Now, can you guess
what it cost ?" said the host. Surely
not" said Mr.. Webster. 81 only know that
it is excellent" "Well, now, can tell you,
for made careful estimate the other day.
When add the interest to the price, find
that it cost me the sum Of one dollar and
twenty cents per glass p "Good gracious
you don't say SC" said Mr.. Webster and then
draining his glass, he hastily presented it
again, with the remark: Gill it up again as
quick as you can, for want to stop that con-
founded interest"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-04-04

In SHAPE TO BE ANswERED.-In one
of the courts in Sacramento, there came up to
be tried case in which Chinaman was the
complaining witness against a white man
During the impauelling of the jury, one of the
attorneys questioned closely the men summon
ed as jurors, to ascertain their views on the
Chinese question. He asked one ofthem:
Would you believe Chinaman under
oath p
The witness responded in the affirmative.
"Woud you believe Chinaman as quick
ly as you would white man,
"Well, hestatingly, 81 would believe him
as soon as I would some white men,"
THAT isn't an answer to my question. |
now ask you, and desire categorical an
swer would you believe Chinamsn as soon
as you would believe me, or the attorney for
the defence, for instance 7"
30, yes, sir ; certainly"
The attorney did notappear to feel much
better after he found out.