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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
GREAT BRITAIN.
A United States Ship Ashore.

A United States Ship Ashore.
London, Jan. 1.-THE United States
sailing ship Constitution went ashore
this morning off Bolland Point, near
Swanzea, Wales. Steam tugs and H.
NJ. ship Warrior have gone to her as
sistance. The Constitution was bound
from Havre to New York.
BY the combined efforts of several
tugs the Constitution got off the sands
and was Immediately towed to Ports
mouth for examination. She has suf-
fered no apparent damage. The rea-
son of her stranding is unknown.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
WISCONSIN,.
A Stubborn Caucus.

Madison. Jan. 17.-At the Republi-
can caucus this afternoon, fourteen bal
lots we're taken, resulting In no material
change from last night. Tonight
twenty-one ballots were taken, after
which 1t adjourned till Monday evening.
The last ballot, the 4sth, stood: Keyes,
30; Carpenter, %; Howe, %; Sawyer,
2; Washburn, /; Ashburne, L; G. G.
Williams, /.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
CONNECTICUT.

/ Working Girls Killed in a Factory.
Hartford, Jan. 1.-THE Lasting fuse
factory of Bickford s. Co., Simsbury,
was blown up yesterday and Lizzie
Wall, aged 20; Ann Wall, II, and Mel
lie McNulty, II, were killed; Mrs.
Alexander Kerr and Peter Dolan were
slightly injured. The accident was
caused by the friction of machinery.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

Warrington, Jan. 1.-THE defeat
of Gen. Hawley in the republican sena-
toril caucus, at Hortford, Conn.,, last
night, and the nomination of q. H.
Platt as the successor of Barnum occa-
sions great surprise here among Haw-
ley's friends, who have been very con-
fident that he would pull through. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
How to Get Trade Dollars.

Washington. Jan. 17.-Standard sill
yer dollars will be furnished by the
treasurer of the United States, free
of expense, for checks on New
York in his favor, for certificates
Of deposit issued by any United States
sub-treasurer or depository national
bank, for greenbacks or bank notes.
The above should be in sums of 81, ,O0O
or its multiples.
Subscriptions to the four per cent.
loan to-day 81, las, 500.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
FRANCE.
Garnbetts's New Tactics.

London, Jan. 18.-A Paris corre-
spondent says Gambetta will leave for
Paris to day, saturday, and will only
return on Monday in time for debate.
The correspondent says that Gambetta
has adopted his present tactics because
he fears he can no longer control the
majority, and intends to gradually yeer
around to the side of the assailants of
the ministry.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
SPAIN.


Insurrection Suspicioned.
Madrid, Jan. 1.-THE constitution
al newspapers loudly complain that
domiciliary visits were made Thursday
night to the houses of three friends and
partisans of Marshal Serano, and search
made for seditious pamphlet, which,
however, was not discovered. The af-
fair has caused some sensation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Republi-
can tomorrow will intimate that if
the New York custom house nomina-
tions are rejected the senate will un-
doubtedly be called upon to pass upon
nominations of other. gentlemen, some
of whom will possibly be more obnox-
ious to Conkling than were Merritt,
Burt or Graham.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

THE financial articles in this morn
ing's London papers deny that the run
on the B INK of London was caused Dx
an idle crowd yesterday. They say the
Institution was known by the deposit
tors to be somewhat shaky owing to
holding bad securities.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

Norwich, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Kate Cobb,
who has Just been convicted Of murder
in the second degree, published state
ment to-day through her counsel, sol-
emnly avowing her innocence Of the
crime of numbering her husband, and
stating that she was convicted on per-
jured testimony.
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The southern Pacific Road.

Washington, Jan. 17.-In his COM
munication sent to the senate to-day,
in response to resolution Of inquiry
relating to the construction Of rail-
roads in Arizona, Secretary Schurz
states that the Southern Pacific rail-
road of California on the 14th Of Nov
ember last, and the Southern Pacific
railroad of Arizona on the 18th of Nov
ember, nled in the land Office maps COW
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had been no secret that the administers
tion was desirous of Hawley's nomina-
tion, although taking no active part in
the contest nor attempting to influence
the members of the legislature.
Platt, the nominee, is said by Con-
necticut representatives to be very
able man, and one who will stand up
boldly for Republican principles.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
DAKOTA.
Fighting Over Disputed Ground.

Fighting Over Disputed Ground.
Deadwood, Jan. ia difficulty oc.
CURED to-day over disputed ground
between the Homestake and Pride Of
the West mining companies, resulting
in the shooting of Alexander Franken-
burg, causing slight wound. The
sheriff and posse are protecting the
property, and no further trouble Is an
ticipated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

IT Is proposed by the democratic
senator's to expel Senator Kellogg as
soon as they pass into the majority.
Not that they love Kellogg less, you
know, but that they love democratic
senator more.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

CHIEF JOSEPH and other Indians
gave novel entertainment at Linceln
ball, Washington, last night, they
speaking most eloquently in behalf of
their race, to a very large audience.
Grating Is better than lighting, any
duv
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

THE ministerial crisis in France Is
not yet dispelled. De Girardfn, the
Horace Greeley Of France, proposes
Gambetta for premier with cabinet
composed of the four sections Of the
left. On Monday the debate on the
minister's declaration will take place in
the chamber of deputies.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

THERE is lively contest going on
before the house committee on COM
mercs over the bill to permit American
registry for foreign built ships. The
bill simply means to start up the ship
Yards of the CLYDE and the Mersey.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

THE senate committee on territories
heard arguments yesterday on the ad-
visibility of bringing the Indian terri
tory under civil government.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

BISMARCK is foxy. Now he says it
il a matter of Indifference to him
whether the reichstag discipline bill
passes or not, for he proposed it me'elJ
for the benefit Of the reichstag itself.
Bismarck undoubtedly saw which way
the cat pointed for the jump, and spoke
accordingly.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

GEN. GARFIELD has tried his hand
at constructing an army bill to substi-
tute the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
bill. There are most too many sub
stitutes, however, to permit of any bill
passing this session. The only thing
probable now in the way Of legislating
change in the army is to hitch on
something to the army appropriation
hill
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

INDICATIONS coolly say that danger
GUS foods may be looked for at the
headwaters of the Ohio river and on
the Monongahe.a river By this erening.
As this is the harbor Of the immense
coal fleets destined for southern ports,
millions of property will be endangered.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

IN ACCORDANCE with the verdict of
the jury and the law, Mrs. Cobb, the
husband polsoner of Connecticut. was
sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
New York has had "numerosity''
Of fires lately.

THE new pension bill will cost from
thirty to City millions of dollars to the
country. Pensions come high. but we
must have them.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

In THE republican caucus Of the
Wisconsin legislature, game of freeze
out was tried with no success. Forty
eight ballots found the same triangular
contest. One man is able to elect an
other, but each one wants to be the
fortunate man, hence the lockout.
However, u recess affords time for
change of spirit in the legislators.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18

GEN. LOGAN received the republican
caucus nomination for United States
senator from Illinois last night. The
vote stood: Logan, 30; Oglesby, 26.
The general was opposed more strongly
than most men have ever been, and the
fight made In consequence was intensely
hitter
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ITALY.
Movements of the Pope.

movements OF the rope.
Rome, Jan. 17.-In addition to the
proposed appointment Of several Wears
apostolic In parts of America destitute
of episcopal churches, the vatican
intends to establish several new bishop
RIGS in the United States, and institute
new hierarchy different from the
present one. The pope has sent cir
cular to bishops outside of Europe with
a view to extending the collection Of
PETERS pence in all countries of the
world.
Nei1 York Money and Stock Mdrke:.
New York, Jan. IT, Gold closed
ut par.
silver-bars, 1o9, greenbacks 1o9a
gold.
Silver Coin-1@14 discount.
Money-Easy at 293.
ernments-weaker.
Stocks strong.
Western Union, 953; Quicksilver, IL;
Pacific, 12s, Mariposa, 1; Wells-Fargo,
gOi; New York Central, la; Erie, %;
Panama, 124; Union Pacific, 81; U. P.
bonds. 107; Central Pacific bonds, 1o74;
Sutro Tunnel, 25.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
GEO. c. BATES. w. d. CARLILK.
BATES & cARLILE.

A TTORNEYS and Con nselo lors at Law. Office
N 4O2 I.arimcr street, room- IL and IL, aec-
ond floor. VIII practice in all the courts OF
Colorado and Wyoiuing. special attention
certihcation OF mining titles; collections
and Investment Of money. lelld8m
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CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS
Considerably curtaiied, yet Crisp. Con
else and Complete.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, Jan. 17.-Mr. Salisbury
offered resolution asking the secretary
of the treasury for the amount of COM
missions paid for negotiating United
States bonds from 1852 to the present
time. Also, whether any double inter
est has been paid. Laid over.
The credentials of Mr.. Houston, of
Alabama, were presented.
Messrs. Wallace and Bayard were
excused from serving on the Teller COM
mittee.
The vice president appointed Messrs.
Mcdonald and Randolph instead.
The senate then resumed considera-
tion of the patent bill.
A lengthy discussion ensued, and the
senate adjourned without final action.
HOUSE.
fines the manner in which certain land
scrip may be assigned and located by
actual settlers.
The house went into committee Of
the whole on private calendar.
Several bills were laid aside and the
bill taken up which provides for the
payment of 100000 to the Protestant
Episcopal seminary and high school, Of
Virginia, for rent of buildings during
the war. 1t was strongly opposed as
being war claim.
Without reaching vote the commit
tee rose and the house adjourned until
tomorrow.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-18
TOSLIN & PARK,
1.-THE Jewelers.

We invite Attention Magnificent of NOVELETTE,
Largest Assortment displayed Wyoming Jeery Manua
Order short notice.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-12-05
TIE yUT-BRoHy Curl.

IT WIS hut "A curl w nut brown hair
That ~lit gave me "a token
Bat ever shining -ilken flfreil
To mo ft- volumes -lhbNtn
u a summers exc on the village grrrnr
And promise NEVER brukrni
she Saii. = Vow. Jamie. take the curl.
And irsytn The hour W. p-ft.
hscp this lock ncar. and rnr Within
Your mesnogy asld your heart
Ansl when Nanr xt4f.d ship rsuw~ the sea
ANIL y0u ruarl Ia far-un lands.
Let nn "a iss-f uAisien claim thr ring
with -tilg Ae-lrts And the tfzle claspcd
htnd~-~
Long Years hayp como AMI PASSED away
To The Nstntne W. faded u-t-.
BEt fresh trri bright l. menDryf~ log.
No nlpt~ hXvr ~tainri it, pages
4 l.nmti hot f4Nni lHpr" tine lnak-0ut cries,
wink clears fiiss misty morn.
L<os,k Jaraif itnk -sst. th~ home
where tfAu AliH I wcrs born
Az. Ay. n6F lad far more than THAT
aVAn snr seNrs ~sat. this morning,
-fr l.A-- an thr sillnGc green.
FoE u 1Ir bros ~ rnfi -l4e'- eAliing'~
->grfnassid Mas F.ePubiicGn.
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Venetian Marriages.


The Vcnctains haze had practical
and = ricty busineSS-likc way II arrang-
ing marriages from the earliest times
The shrcwdcst provision has always
been made for the good II the State,
private and public Interest heing con-
suited. the small matter Of the affections
has been left 10 the chances Of a>Socia-
fion, and Il does seem that Venetian
society has ever dealt severely with
husbands or wives whom Incompatible
tyforccd To seek consolation outside Of
matrimony. IIcroslotus relates thai the
Ilyrian veneti sold theirdaughtcrs AT auc
tionto the highest bidder: and. the fair he
ing thus comfortably placed IN life. the
haId-fayoreL were given ~ whom>0cyer
would take them with such dover as
Nigh; be considered reasonable com
pensation. The auction was discon-
timed in Christian times, but marriage
contracts still partook II the form Of .
public and half mercantile transaction.
AT comparatively late period Venetian
fathers went with their daughters 10 q
great annual matrimonial fair III san
pciro If CASTILLO CilyolO. and the youth
of the lago0n- repaired thither % choose
wives from the number Of the maidens.
These were All dressed in white, with
hair loose about their neck. and each
bore her DOVER In a little box. slungoyer
her shoulder by ribbon. supposed
that there was commonly an under
standing between each damscl anil some
youth In the crowd AS soon a. all had
paired Of. the bishop gave them a SER
mon and his bcnediction. and the Young
men gathered up their brides and boxes
and went away welded. This going I'd
san Pietro'S selecting wife, and mar
rying her on the spot, out ~ hand,
could only have been the contrivancc IT
a straightforward practical race. Among
the common people bctrothals were
managed with even greater ease and
dispatch till a very late day in history,
and in the record Of certain trial which
took place in li43 there l. an account
Of one II these brief and unccrmonious
court=hips. Donna Catanlssa, who
gives evidence. and whom take to
have been worthless, lille gossip, was
one day sitting At her door when Pietro
Of Trento passed, selling brooms and
said To her:
madonna, give me some nice girl to
be my wife.
A. Donna Catarussa thought ut once
Of a suitable match. shc said:
"In faith Of God, ! know one for you.
Come again tomorrow.
50 then both met next, and the wom-
an chosen by Donna Caiarussa was
asked
Wonldst thou like 10 have Pietro
for thy husband, n God commands the
Holy ChurchP''
EYES, she answered.
And Pictro. being asked the like qucs-
ton answered;
"Why, ye-. certainly.
And they went on and had the we'd
ding feast t. English MagaSinc.
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again for meconic acid with the per
murIate Of iron. ! had tested by Las
saigne's process, by Dublanc's, and by
Flandin's. A. far as the resources II
organic chemistry could avail. had
proved that, Notwithstanding the symp-
toms of Mr. Katcliff's ease before death.
death had not resulted from landanum
or any other poison known 10 science.
The questions by the prosecuting
counsel a 10 my previous acquaintance
with the prisoner, was able To- an
>wcr truthfully In manner that did not
shake the force Of my medical testimony.
And il was chiefly on the strength II
this testimony that the jury. after 4 short
dcliberation, returned a verdict II not
guilty.
Did swear falsely? No; for science
bore me out in every assertion. | knew
that not drop Of laudanum or grain II
morphine had passed Ratcliff's lips.
Ought 10 nave declared my belief re-
gar,ling the true cause Of the mans
dealh, and told the story % my previous
observations Of Miss Borgicr's ease 4?
No; for no court of Justice would have
listened 70 that story for single mo.
ment. knew thar the woman did not
murder her husband. Yet believed
and knew-:lS surely a. we can know
any thing where the basis OF asccrtained
fact i slender and the laws Obscure
that she poisoned him, poisoned INN 10
tieah ,rith her eyes.
think that il will be generally con-
ccded by the profession that am neither
"A scnsationalist nor prone to lose my
self-command in the mazes Of physico-
psychologist speculation. make the
foregoing assertion deliberately, fully
conscious of all that il implies
What was the mystery Of the noxous
influence which this woman exertcd
through her eyes? What was the record
Of her ancestry, the secret of predi>posi-
ton in her case? BY what occult proc
css Of evolution did her glance deprive
the toxical effect Of the rnpar.r soDnif-
ernm7 How did she come to be a
Woman-rcppy? | can not yet answer
these questions. Perhaps shall never
be able 10 answer them.
But If there i need Of further proof
Of the sincerity Of my denial VI any SEN
timcnt on my part which might have
led me 70 shield Airs. Eafcliff BY PERU
~, may say that l have now iii my
possession letter from her. written al
ter her acluIttal, proposing q endow
me with her fortune and herself: n well
a. a copy a my reply, respectfully de-
clining the offer .Ncsr York Sun.
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I've 5ua come IA from the meadow. vile.
wherc the graz 4 tAh AMI green
Ihcbhied out aron my cAncto &c JoAn'snev
II made Nv iii cyc- snap again % Sc thar
And hsased I Sl-h for me seytlc swung
some tucnis AtAfs a4o.
Many and many tIie day I've noNrcd. 'neAth
the rays * NJ. -rortftlnx sam
TIL I Thought my punr hnrk would break ere
rhe task fur tiir lay Was Dose. Y.
TIN scel ~, sweat ~ iny wrinkled brow and
thc old pain csinc "a lns arm
II va. hard work. Il was low work, q swing
INK the Old srythe then,
Unlike the shower That went through tlAe Sra--
Ike death through the rank ~ men.
stood .l.ld luokt.,l till al, OLD eyes Achcd.
amazed "a ~ Specd ana power
Tic WORK u took me a day 20 dot done IA one
John siid I ha,lrs't sccn tiic hall, when he puts
y intn hts wheat
ia 80 Il ssap Il. ANA rake i and pntit IN bum.
Then -cnn 4 Yankees viii come along and st
10 work 10 iArn
To =. AN ana thrash n, AMI bag Il np and -end
a in'o the basA-
john kinder laughed when ne said it, bat l
-Aid to fhe hired incn,
'Irrc seam 80 much inm A lsil-stmA<c thio' my
tirtt-~tt ls.AI~ Nnt TN,
That wor.dn'i "a surprised - see 4 railroad
IIIW I4IE.
Or 4 Nsnk,.s Ii 4 fl.-i,lg shIpa going most my
where
Tacrp's dIacrmee la this work. done andthe
work rny lot~ nOw Do.
steady and SLOW In tie Es'ul Uid way, worry
and frs.t IN thts new
But ~orrhov I think there WIS happiness
rnaN t...ti into those tuiiin- iAyS,
The fast yuunr II the present won't see
tii! tAcy fneitI their ways
To tlisnk thar shsnld live 20 zee work done
tf1f- rEnntil4rfrfl Nav
old toos ARE Little zerviee now, and farsnin' l.
nitno-. play,
their " ringer and every >ich thn-.
And now play ers.4urt IN the doofyard. or 1T
IN the rsarlur and <lng-
'Twn-siff you THAT had X - easy vile, IN the
days - long gone By.
You TX np cary and at ip late. a roiling for
Inrr, wrrs COWS ~ mix. there Wa HITTER 20
make. and MANY day an Won stand
A-wasnin' 11y tsil Sraiucl garments. and
~rin-ing thrnA by hand
All. rxiie orar children viii never see the hard
work we base -..en
For dhr ae.xy tax and tie lon= task i done
No 5s,s-rr tllf ilDi-s- ~ the -cytiic hear thc
ilinwrr-fhrFc- near X Aiar'
A-rAttiin along through tlr tali stout grass
wiih tre Noise ~ railroad ear
Wei fdr Old fon~ urN ARE showed away they
stand "A -nthes1n' rl-t.
Like rslany an oia iilAnl'Nc seen Put aside with
when tlla rs.r srow4s dim when the step t.
urnx v hen ssie strength goes out ~ hi
arm.
Tie Ns-- thing Frnr OIL man can 40 Il 20
Hold siAt lerd 81 tle tariA.
t. rr ~ ONE oil wssS' that thcy cunt Improve.
aifhnftA-l il has beru TRIED
D. men whn have studied AMI studied. and
worr "a ti t1fA dietl.
II hI~ ~hnnr unlinlniesi fur agcs, like gold ~
rntd truai H. drns--
IL IT,. wav Y, NV txsY1sinln " Heaven wv tic
staple y 0g ~ rilc cEp--
-Phi.adelphia Press
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sirst me. Miss B0r-icr a. tea party
in the town II IL, where was at
tending medical lectures She wa a
tall -irl. noi pretty; her face would have
bccn in~ipiL but for the peculiar rest
le~Sness ~ her eyes. They were neither
bright nor expressive. vet she kept them
- constantly IN motion that they seemed
70 catch and reflect light from thou
sand sources. Whenever, rs rarely hap
pcned. shc fixed them even for few
seconds upon one object. the Fictitious
brilliancy disappeared. and they became
dull and ~omnOlcnt. am unable 20 say
what vs. the color Of Miss Borgier's
eyes.
After t.. was one Of group Of pco-
PIE whom our host, the Rev. Mr.. Tinker.
sought To entertain with portfolio Of
photographs u places in the Holy Land
While endcayoring 10 appear interested
in his descriptions and explanations, all
Of which had heard before, became
aware that Miss Bcrgier was honoring
me with steady regard. My gaze en-
countercd hers and found that could
not. for the life Of me, withdraw my
own eyes from the encounter. Then I
AA-t = rAtA-ui1h tNiStttthAttf tiC Iiltu3Hi-
cna Of which noted with professional
accuracy. ! felt the slight construction
OF the muscles Of my face, the numb
ness of the nerves that prccedes phys
ical stupor induced by narcotic agency.
Although ! was obliged To struggle
against the ply steal sense OF drowsiness,
my mental faculties were more than or
dinarily active. Her eyes seemed 10
torpify my body while they stimulated
my mind. a. opium does. Entirely
conscious a my present surround
ings, and particularly alert to the
Rev. Mr.. Iinkcr's narrative II the ride
from Joppa, ! accompanied him on
that journey, not as one who listens 10
travellers tale, but as one who himself
travels the road. When, finally, we
reached the point where the Rev. Mr.
Thinkers donkey makes the last sharp
turn around the rock that has been cut
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"A banquet was recently given tothc
Mayor II Stafford. in England, nj which,
in consequence Of his wife having given
birth 10 daughter during his mayoral-
", he was presented, IN accordance
with an ancient custom, with silver
cradle. which, with its supports, weighed
over 900 ounces, the whole standing ~
inches high. The cost ~ the cradle was
betrayed BY public subscription.
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! have thought IL due to myself and to
my professional reputation to recount
these facts before briefly speaking Of
my recent testimony, as an expert, in the
Ratcliff murder trial, the character Of
my relations with the accused having
been pcrsistly misrcprescntcd.
The circumstances Of that celebrated
case are no doubt still fresh in the rccol-
lection Of the public. Mr.. John u. Rat
cliff. a wealthy, middlc-agcd merchant
u Boston. came 10 st. Louis with his
young bride, ON their wedding journey.
Ills sudden death at the Painters Hotel,
followed by the arrest III his wife, who
was entirely without friends or acquaint-
anccs in the city, her Indictment for
murder by poisoning, the conflict Of
medical testimony al the trial, and the