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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Isaac Parker Of Geneva, over seventy years
Of age, wiped his earthly troubles away Mon.
day by the aid OF halter in his barn. Some.
what addicted to the use OF intoxicating drinks
he has been accustomed to display his domestic
troubles to the people in the village, and these
two are assigned as the reasons Cor his sucid
ing.-Soutb Haven Sentinel.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
Farmers Attention !

Geo. Conklin, of Lawrence, and Myron
Hoskns OF Paw Paw have been appointed by
the officers OF the Farmers Mutual Insurance
Company Of this county. to travel over the
county, and take new applications for insurance
in that company, or to cut down or increase
the risks now outstanding. The officers OF the
company invite the farmers to inform them
selves how this company have been doing
business since it's reorganization and become
convinced that it ia now the cheapest and safest
Insurance. they can obtain in this county.
DAVID WOODMAN End, President.
CHANDLER RICHARDS. Sec'y. lZIU3
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CATAR RII.

Ely's Cream Balm is making havoc with the
old styles OF treating Catarrh. Cream Balm
a new idea, combines simplicity and agreeable
ness OF application with the most decided bene
ficlal results. This compound ia based upon
long experience, and requires but fair trlaI
10 convince the most skeptical OF It's intrinsic
value. The dssgr eeable operation OF forcing
a quart OF liquid through the nose, and the use
of snuffs that only excite and give bat TEN
porary RELIEF, are already being discarded and
condemned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

few days ago boy 7 years OF age passed
over the Central en- route by American Express
from Colorado to Vaudeville. His name is
James Smith, and he was consigned by his
grandmother to friends in Barry county
Kalamazoo Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Weddings: September 25th, Chas. A. South
ard and Ellen Dowland, both Of Bangor-wm.
c. Stone, OF Niles, to Mrs. Flora Benton, Of
Arlington, Sept. 2s.-Chas. S. Derrick, Of b.
chanan, and Miss Eta Merrill, OF Hartford,
September 80.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indlscretons or youth, nervous weakness. early
decay, loss Of manhood. &C., ] will send re-
cpe that will cure You, FREE OF CHANGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send seli-addrssed en-
velope to the Rev. Joseph 7. Inman, Station
ID, New York CITY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Why is it necessary for Mr.. Boudeman (Mat-
teson's attorney to rush into the newspapers
in defense OF Matteson, touching the Morris
murder matter? Is 1t On evidence Of sgood
sense and judgment? Is it for the purpose OF
making public sentiment? Does such action
show nervous anxety-or otherwise?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Gen. Dan. L. Sickles, who has 400 acres OF
land in Hamilton, Gratiot county, has built
thereon a fine mansion, finished in the most
elegant style, under the directions OF an ac-
complIshed daughter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

People who want good thing or the best
goods can tell Just where to go for it by exam
lining the advertising department OF the TRUE
NoBTHkRNER. The good things are advertised
all others are not worth advertising.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

NOTICE.-Tne Agent for this County, a. C.
Moon, is now canvassing this town and vicinity
for the purpose Of procuring orders for book
entitled Life and Travels Of General Grant,
Tour Around the World and we trust he
VIII meet with success commemorate with the
rare merits of the book.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Early last spring Edward Southland OF Hamll-
ton, Van Buren, county, had leg injured by
the falling OF a scaffold, and, after exhausting
every means to save il, it was finally amputated
a few days since.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Last Sunday two powerful sermons were
preached in Decatur by Rows. Wallace and
Carlisle, on the subject OF the murder. Large
congregations we're present, many attending
from Paw Paw and Lawton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

r. L. Warren has retired from the position
OF publisher OF the Lawrence Advertiser. He
will continue to edit the paper, and Messrs
Van hoesen and Bates will be it's publishers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Adams visited friends in
Paw Paw last week and also paid their respects
to the fair. They report fair showing and
very good attendance, and returned well pleased
with their visit.-Dowagiac Republican.
While in this village, Mr.. and Mrs. Adams
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. 1. B. Conner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

The word Eclectrlc in the name OF the cele-
brated household remedy, Thomas EclectriC
Oil, signifies selected and electrlzed, and Rptly
describes its nature. The ingredients of tins
annihilator Of pam and remedy for lameness
sores. hurts, throat and lung disorders, dyson
terry. blliousness, and other Affections. are care
fully selected, and possess valuable electric
Qualities. Look for the advertisement
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Miss Maggie Mcguire has retutned from
Chicago with choice selection OF millinery
goods. Ladies should call and examine her
stock
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Mrs. E. G. Hendrick is home from the Battle
Greek Sanltsrium. She will return to that in
stitution in few days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

George Roberts has gone to Stoughton, Wis
with the intention OF making that place his
future home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

The annual meeting Of the Paw Paw Detec-
tive Union will be held at the Town Hall, in
the village OF Paw Paw, on Saturday, Oct 11th
At o'clock p. M, for the purpose of eleeting
officers, and for the transaction Of such other
business a. may come before the meeting.
Thirty-six new members are wanted Ad-
mission fee S1.00
f. MARTIN. President.
c. III. BUTLER, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Rev. T. M. Shanafelt, of Hudson, will preach
at the FIRST Baptist church next Sunday morn
ing and evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Charley Sheldon, only con OF James Kidder,
was found dead in his fathers pasture about
II a. m on Tuesday, Oct. 7th. He went from
heme the night befoIe-hs parents supposed
he had gone to the neighbors and did not look
for him. He not returning in the morning
search was instituted, which resulted in finding
his dead body, as stated above. James Kidder
lives in east Arlington.
A later account: Last night Charley Kldder,
only son OF James Kidder, OF Arlington. went
as was supposed, to one Of the neighbor's Some
inquiry was made even to going to one OF the
neghbor's, not beng found there, they then
supposed he had gone with some Of the boys
coon hunting. AS he did not make his appear
ancs in the morning a vigorous search was
made, and about IL a. m, just south OF the
barn near the road his dead body was found.
At the Coroner's inquest this afternoon the
cause OF his death was ascertained TO be kick
from horse. There were two commissions on
the body, one just below the heart and the
other on the left arm.
The following is the verdict in the Morris
murder:
The undersigned, upon THAR oaths, do say
that the bodies of the said Charles H. aud
Esther Morris were found lying dead in the
house OF the said c. II. Morris, in Decatur
township aforesaid, and that said bodies when
go found appeared to have been shot, Esther
Morris having received one shot entering the
thoracic cavity below the lower angle OF the
scspuls on the right SIDE which shot came out
on the left side between the third and fourth
ribs on line with the nipple, another shot
entered the left breast shove and to the left OF
the nipple, either Of which would have caused
her death. Charles II. Morris received two
shots one Of which entered between the fourth
and fifth ribs within an inch of the nipple on
the right side of the chest and came out be-
meath the shoulder blade OF the left side An
other penetrated the neck on the right side its
course being downward and to the left, lodging
under the shin enc inch from the spine, to the
left, on line with the exit OF the first, either
OF which was sufficient to cause his death. And
the jurors, upon their oaths, dc say that the
said Charles ii. and Esther Morris came to
their death by the said wounds appearing upon
their bodies as aforesaid and not otherwise :
but who inflicted said wounds 10 to the Jurors
unknown. Signed,
II. NJ. BRopER1c.
Ct. l.. ROSE.
j. T. KEABLEs.
RAMON NUITING.
w. Ii. CLARK.
L. d. ROBERTS.
Jurors.
JOHN G. HAYNES. Justice OF the Peace.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

ids tomorrow, where she will remain during
the winter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

o. B. Hayden, Of Almens, has returned &c
the University at Ann Arbor, after lengthy
vacation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
TESTIMONIAL.

MECHANICALLY, y. Y, Dec. IA. 1878.
Messrs Ely Bros.-In September / procured
a bottle OF your Cream Balm Catarrh Cure, and
am able and thankful to testify to Its inestma-
bic virtue as a cure for cstarrh. For ten or
twelve years l have been severely afflicted with
the disease. have tried many highly recon
mended remedies, but have never found such
decided relief as from your Balm. In fact
consider myself cured. J. w. BUFFINroN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Pros Dunn Of Hillsdale College, will preach
at the Free Baptist church next Sunday morn
ing and evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

1, B. Conner has JUS. received another CIR
load Of buggies. This we believe is the fourth
one he has had during the season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

CLEAN YOUR KID GLovEs.-You can make
YOUR Kid Gloves look like new by using the
Harris Kid Glove Cleaner, for sale only by
Mrs. M. A. Crane, at Variety Store. 123Stf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Bucl<ien's Arn1csl SaiYc.
The Best Salve in thsiworld for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, CorDs. and all kinds OF Skin
Ernptions. This Salve IS guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction in every case or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by q. w. Lonswel ~ Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Last Wednesday Mrs. DIR. Bulson left for her
new home in Wisconsin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

A large number Of our citizens took advan-
tage OF the cheap rates to visit Chicago this
week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

The Weak, Nervous and Exhausted should
read the advertisement OF DR.. Bowesmith's
Special Specifics for Men and Women.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Miss Stella Hall IS visiting friends IN Allegan
aud South Haven.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Elmer Shrine has been home for few day 8
on visit. He is now living In Sturgis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Gobleville last Sunday night, after brief
illness.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

General Insurance Agent. Officewith K. w,
Noyes, Paw Paw, Michigan. Good companies
represented. 1174t26
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

MILLINERY AT HALF PRIcE.-Nice trimmed
Hats at SO cents, worth S1.00. Nice trimmed
Hats at S1.00. worth $500: others proportion
ately low to close out, at Variety Store OF Mrs.
NJ. A. Crane. 123Stf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
KOONS ~ ROSSEAI

Stand 70 the front in the Harness Trade and
are bound not to be undersold in the County
Call and examine their Stock-they mean busi
ness-they have Struck Bed Rock on Prices.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
For Sale.

A 40 acre wood lot. situated on Sec. 4, town
ship Of Paw Paw Terms-one-thrd cash, and
the remainder on long time, with good security
For particulars, inquire OF
12S0t3 c. III. BUTLER.
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u. ". marina WY. III.

PHYSICIAN AND SURaEoN-Of flee, south side OF
Main street, over the Drug Store Of J. Lyle
e Co. 1908
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Mrs. Dr. Cunning returned home last Nor
day.
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Local Notices.
Orchards for Nothing.

am blowing up fifteen acres Of choice va
rieties OF apple trees. Every one wanting trees
can have any varieties for nothing IL taken at
once. Enquire OF the man blowing in Nursery
on Conger farm, one mile west OF Paw Paw.
l28lt2
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&. ~. UaK ID,
REM +. HECKERT

Dentist. Will be found as usual at bis Office,
corner Main d Kalamazoo Sts., Paw Paw,
Mich, over Sherman Il Avery's.
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4. p, HATHAWAY

Is selling. at his store on Main street. HAY
and MANURE FORKS, NAILS, SHOVELS,
SPADES, STOVES. COPPER. Tin, SHEET
IRON and HOLLOW WARE, etc., etc., etc.,
at Bottom Prices for ready pay, accepts for pay,
Greenbacks, Honest Money and Paper Rags.
Paw Paw, May 18th. 1879.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Why Will men shake and burn with alternate
chill and fever. when Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
will cure them? Try it,
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AZ. d KEEXE.

II. ROBE.NSO.S.
Dentist-Office, opposite Dyekmsn House, Paw
Paw, Michigan.
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Prosecu-
ting Attorney for Van Buren, County, Mich.
Office n the Court House, Paw Paw. 114j
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Down the road to poverty and death, plunges
the man, by taking costly, and poisonous med
icines, when one OF DAYS KIDNEY PADS. would
make HIM hale and hearty man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
SEWING MACHINE.

Duncembe. Stearns Il Co. have Sewing
Machine which they will sell cheap. Call and
examine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

JOHN G.. HAYNES, Justice Of the Peace.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Christian Chureh.-Eld. I. Brooks, Pastor
sonasy services; iV.s a. NJ. ana IA =.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
w ARE ROOMS,

who keeps live different stand
ard machines. If you prefer a
Singer, the Imported Williams
Singer Machine, made Of best
English Steel, and warranted
with latest improvements and
finest workmanship, will be
sure to suit you.
Recollect, from So to $40
saved. 1858
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

F. W. Baptist Church.-Rev. J. B. Drew,
Pastor. Services: Sabbath morning at 10II
Sabbath School At noon, Geo. W. Matthews,
Supt; !svsning service at Z o'clock. Weekly
Prayer service, Thursday evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Presbyterian Chureh.-Rev Thoo d. Msrsh,
Pastor. Sabbath Services ut los A. NJ. and
P. NJ. Sunday School at IL M, J. w. Free,
5pp't. Young Peoples meeting on Tuesday
evening. General Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

Do you want to buy a SEW
ING MACHINE and save from
So to $40, then call on M. P.
ALLEN. at his
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
WANTEDl
Paw Paw. Mich. DC, lat 1879

Girl TO do general house work. Good pay
Enquire OF j. NJ. CRANE.
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Catholic Church-St. Mary a Immaculate Con
ception. Pirst Sunday Of every month ct Ar
hpgton: Mass ut 10 o'clock; Catschism after
mass. Second. fourth and fifth Sundays ct
Paw Paw: Mass At 1890: Catachism, p. N.
Third Sunday at Decatur: Mass at 10 o'clock
Cstssnism After mass. During the week, Mass
at 8 O'Clock. WYBxlRT.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10

The Rev. DIR. Schetky's has appointments at
New Buffalo, Monday, 18th inst. South Haven,
Tuesday, 1ith inst. Kendall, Wednesday, 18th
Decatur, Thursday 10th (Holy Communion
L. Nd hour OF evening service at each place
ia o'clock
The hour OF Friday evening service at ST..
Marks church 10 changed to ~ o'clock.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-10
Grue Nortbermer.
PAW Paw, MICHIGAN, Ger. 10, 1879
JnraI department.

st. Marks Church.-Rev. G. p. Schetky, ID
D., Rector.
Servicss--Sunday, 1915 A. NJ, ~ P. M. Sun
day School after morning service except on the
first Sunday in each month, when there is Lit
any and Childrsn's service, p. NJ, Friday, ~
p. M, Lecture.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-10-16
Sir Rowland Hill.

Sir Rowland Hill, Who recently died
iu England, was the map ssh" intro
dsr,d What r. cpu-idri'-i the post office
reform To inausur1sc tliI- movement,
he suffered sorrnW- auNI-tic-, liaug- Of
hope deferred. anI thousand and one
ills sGrh n- all grpst rrflrmcrs ia any
department Of business have 90 struggle
against aud overcome, If tasy ever at
tain their object
Mr. Hin was au aimust obscure school
master I've are told) wiieH he com
meured his attack upon the post office.
He made himself acquainted with the
subject in all its heariugS, and decided
ia his own mind on a uniform penny
rate; "but he preferred To let his idea Of
uniformity have time 10 take hold Of
the readers mind before starting his
revolutionary views in their startling
distiuctuess This wise caution was
amply Justified by the result. As Mr..
Hill was not employed in the post Office,
that department rose against him la a
body. He was pooh-poohed 10y practi-
cal mcu, " ho knew their work, as an
iuterioper, an outsider. an amateur med
dler. "a fellow from Birmingham COM
ing To teach people their business" His
success was great, although % took "a
great deal of time
Sir Rowland Hill was born in 1875
He wrote his pamphlet when he WAS
forty-one years Old. IL wss entitled
post Office Reform" His services to
his country aud TO mankind can scarcely
be overrated especially was his work
a blessing 10 the poor, who, under the
old system. had not the advantages Of
postal communication. This man, like
many others, served as living example
of ingratitude. In 1854. he was made
Chief Secretary of the department.
In many respects Sir Rowland Hill
may be cited a. an almost typical Eng
lishman, and especially with regard to
the mature age at which be advanced
into public life. The device OF the mul-
berry tree. tardy 20 put forth its leaves,
and al last displaying both leaves aud
fruit together, has been taken by an
Italian, hut il would indira'e the lives
of the vast majority Of successful Eng
li=hmen az least as accurately as il did
that Of L1dnvico Sporzai At the age OF
sixty-five he was made a Knight Com
mauder Of the Bath, a distinction hon
esily earned twenty years earlier. The
life Of Sir Rowland Hll was full Of hOuOr
and dignity.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-10-16

How To SwIM.-The editor Of the
London Truth, after observing that
probably not one in twenty OF the per-
sons who indulge in boating on hOli-
day can swim, proceeds to tell his read
ers how to acquire this accomplishment.
Nothing" he says, 'is more easy.
When the air is out Of a body, il sinks;
when the air is in the body, 1t floats.
Let any one slowly draw bis breath as
he draws back his legs and pushes for
ward his arms, retain it while he is pre-
pairing for the stroke which Is TO prOpel
him, and slowly allow it to go through
his Iips as his arms are passed back
from before his head to his sides, and
his legs stretched out. The action Of
the stroke should not be quite horizon
tai. but should be made on a slight in
cline downward. The real reason why
people take weeks to learn how to swim
is because swimming professors either
do not know or do not choose to teach
the philosophy of breathing, so as to
render the body buOyant. / would en-
gage to make any one a tOlerable swim
mer in an hour, unless he be a cOngeui-
tai idiot"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-10-16
a Protest and an Appeal.

To Llc Editor Of the National RcpuJ-
liCgH. a craving for sensational Hter-
ature seems 10 be characteristic OF TIE
times. Dime novels, Mrs. Southwnrth's
books. "Helenis Babies" and "rhat
Husband of Mine" have been devoured
ait- avidity 10y the reading public, aud
thg romance and scandal OF "Narragan-
seu Pier' have been served mp by jour
uaIis's and correspondents al ndigeUHl.
The safety that follows such feast
brings sI-o some quaim- of conscience
90 those who have any regard FOR the
amenities, not 10 say deceucies, nf life.
Had the guest who was iusulted by
Governor Sprague been "A Mr.. Smith or
Jones Of no repute, RumOr, with her 100
tongues, would have been mute. But
he was man of mark-the leader Of
great political party, who had warned
the country Of impending danger. II
by trampliug upon the character Of a
woman he can be assaIled, why should
his enemies hesitate? So they rush
upon her as savagely as the Zulus did
upon the young Prince Napoleon. How
could Newspaper Row forbear to "cast
the first stonen when IL was opening "a
Bonanza mine for their papers
a hundred steels pens were aimed at
shame Of our sex, be il spoken, lady
correspondents like "Tray, Blanche and
Sweetheart" Joined in the hue and cry
OF the dogs OF war
Mrs. Sprague's domestic experience
has not been an unusual one. Many
women ia our country suffer from the
sullen or freuzied temper Of an iutem-
perate hUslaud-they live with a sword
hanging over their heads until it's fall
sometimts drives them from the shelter
Of home as IL did the wife of Governor
Sprague, when, with her three little
girls, she fed from his roof.
The spectacle might have aroused the
sympathy aud chivalric feeling Of even
journslist, but with renewed energy
they dip their pens in gall, and, with
out jury or trial, aud with such circum-
stantial evidence as brought DesdemOua
to her death, they have condemned an
innocent woman. One Of the Sunday
papers, most vituperative in tone, ap-
peared in It's next issue with portrait
of the lady whom all once delighted 10
honor.
History repeats itself, and the nine
teenth century acts again the drama OF
the Scarlet Letter" as portrayed by
Hawthorne.
But Hester Pryune, who stood in the
pillory in Boston 200 years ago, had
heen tiied 10y jury Of her peers, our
Puritan ancestors, and the little Pearl, %
whom she carried in her arms, was the
child Of shame.
Governor Sprague claims the three
little pearls whom he has lost as bis
own children. Their suffering mother
has the sympathy and respect Of good
women aud honorable men. She belongs
/ to a sisterhood who pass through great
{ tribulations, aud sometimes 10 a crown
/ Of IN irtyrdon.
Let the judgment OF all be suspended
until the clouds that have dimmed her
fair fame disappear in the light Of truth.
SYBIL.
Washington, September q, 1879.