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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

IT is said that Mr.. Garfield will not APP
point any Ohio man to office if he can avoid
il, If he takes the opposite extreme to
the course of Mr.. Hayes, there will be "A
large emigration from the Buckeye State,
and great danger that it will become a
barren wilderness. An Ohio man with
out an Office would be lusus nature,
and forever stop the growth of the State.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Journalistic.

The Winona Republican,, which has been on
the market for several months, is no longer
for sale, Mr.. ID. Sinclair having purchased the
interest of WIG Dye and thus harmonized
matters.
The Fargo Times is now issuing SuRlay
edition, replete with interesting literature, and
just the publication to fill the wants of the
people in the growing Northwest
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

IT is related of Judge Woods, recently
appointed to the supreme bench, that he
was Democrat, and still clings to some
of the traditions of that party, If the re-
port is true it proves the simple fact that
evil communications do not always oblit-
crate the traces of early education
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Ir seems that two hundred and fifty
thousand copies of Commissioner Lee
Due last annual report remain imprint
cd. \ long-suffering public will unite
with the GLOBE in the hope that the
copies will remain in their present OBJ
liyion
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
ST. PAUL, SATURDAY, DEC. %, 1880.

Bill KING approves of the candidacy
of Aleck Ramsey for the Senate. This
fact ought to be enough to keep the
bluff" old man at home.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Breuer IL BuGd, Wholesale Iron and Steel,
respectfully announce to the trade that on and
after Monday next, the 9th inst, they may be
found in their new quarters, 221 and 223 East
Fourth street, where, with increased facilities
and accommodations, they will be prepared TO
fill all orders promptly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Important for the HoIidavs.

John Pister, The Jeweler, 1O1 Jackson street
corner of Sixth, has one of the largest and fin
est stocks of holiday goods in this city. 1t will
pay you well to call and examine his stock and
get his prices
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
A Positive Sacrifice,

Absolute slaughter. The prices at which
Powers Bro. S are clearing out their Silks and
Dress Goods
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

At Powers Bros Clearing Sale. The reduc-
ton in prices is perfect slaughter, but it is
nevertheless a fact, and the ladies all get
splendid bargains
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Save Your Money.

You can do it if you purchase your good
now at Powers Bro S clearing out sale. Rea,
their prices on last page.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Sergeant Walsh Remembered,

Sergeant Walsh, of the police force,
was victimized last evening in way he
will not soon forget, through the machin-
ations of Hon. Jerry Mccarthy and other
leading citizens of the Sixth ward. Short
ly after o'clock these gentlemen, accom-
panied by the chief and captain of police,
called at the sergeant's residence in the
Sixth ward, and opened proceedings by
placing him under arrest for having
stolen goods in his pos
session. The alleged stolen
goods were produced by Jerry, and found
to consist of a gold headed cane, splendid
fur lined overcoat and fur cap, all of
which, after little badinage to carry out
the joke of the pretended arrest. were
presented the sergeant as a slight tcsti-
monial of the appreciation of the donors
OF his faithful and efficient services as
guardian of the peace and good order of
the city. The presentation was happily
conceived and most pleasantly executed,
affording rare enjoyment to all concerned,
not more SO to the faithful officer, so ap-
propriately remembered, than to the do
nors who took that way of showing tina t
his services were properly appreciated
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Sterling Silver and Plated Ware, Gold and
Silver Headed Canes, Gold Pens and Holders,
Spectaclcs, Clocks, etc. in geeat variety and at
bottom prices, at Pfisters, 101 Jackson street,
nrnnr of Sixth
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Shawls. ShawIs. ShawIs.

We have placed the price of our fine, all-woo1
Camei's Hair Shawls, in the new shades OF
light and dark, at $50, regular price $3.50
Zahm IL Mann's closing out sale.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

you will find splendid line of rich holiday
goods, at the st. Paul B. 81 S. Co.'S, 81 East
Third street
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Fine line of Watches, Chains, Rings, Brace
lets, Lockets, Charms, Pins, Earrings, Buttons
ETC., cheaper than elsewhere, at Pfisters, 10
jackson street, corner of Sixth
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Notice.

For the accommodation of those who can
not conveniently find time to make their pur
chases during business hours we will be open
to-day christmas day. until -
BosTON ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Ladies' Festival

at p. F. Egan & Co.'s, (Grcenlcafs) u East
Third street, all next week, of those purchas
ing return rifts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Too Frisky With His Mouth.

A man named John Thera was ar
raigned at the police court yesterday on
the charge of disorderly conduct The
trouble originated from an item that APP
peared in the Dispatch last Tuesday an
nouncing that man by the name given
had been sued for damages in the dis
trict court for injuries resulting from an
assault. On seeing the item the defend
ant grew greatly wroth at that editor,
and he hied him to the sanctum sane
forum to give the unvaracious scribe bit
of his mind. Ascending to the attic, where
the heavy pencil showing is done
by the Nestor of that luminary, he
tackled the manager of the paper and
roared so like an ass in lions skin that
the heavy man was fain to quake in his
boots
He swOre that while his name was John
Thera, the front name of the party to the
action happened to be George, hence he
could not opine why his name had been
lugged into the paper. After making
things red hot and threatening bloody
vengeance, he left the Office, when the
heavy man crawled out from under the
table and breathed free again. Thera
was arrested, and he explained yesterday
that his boss had taken him to task and
was going to discharge him for getting
SO much free advertising. In view of this
he was discharged, though he richly de-
served at least a fine for his indecent be-
haViOr
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
More Newspaper Consolidation.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24-It is announced
this evening that the Times newspaper has
been transferred to the prOprietors of the
Republican, who have acquired the ma
jority of the bonds of the paper, and that
it's publication will be continued at the
Republican office until the contracts ex-
pire, when it will be suspended.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Grand Matinee

at p. F. Egan 81 Co.'S, (Grcenleaf's,) " East
Third street, all next week, for the purchase
of return gifts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
THE COURTS.

before Judge McGrorty.]
CRIMINAL.

The City VS.. T. Kittle, l.. w. Wilson and
Fred Hardiman; drunkenness. Discharged.
The City VS.. p. Lehmans; assault and bat
terry. Costs paid and discharged~
The City vs.. John Thera; disorderly. Dis
charged.
The City VS.. Thomas QUINN assault and
battery. Fine paid and discharged.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Prices Reduced

at 2. F. Egan & Co.'S, (GreenIeaf's) II East
Third street, all next week, on return gifts.
Splendid goods
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
All Next Week

Grand Christmas and Musical Festival al
Rink, tonight.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Grand opening of Holiday goods, for return
gifts, at 2. F. Egan e Co.'S, (Grcenleaf's) ~
East Third street
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Don't Lose Your Choice.

at the st. Paul B. & S. Co.'s, 81 East Thrt
street. Prices lower than ever.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Still bigger Bargains in the entire Dry Goods
line, at ZaIm d Mann's closing out sale
Third and Wabashaw streets
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Religious Christmas Observances.

AT all the Catholic churches Christmas
will be observed to-day with the usual
beautiful and impressive ceremonies.
Christmas services at ST. Paul's church
to-day. Holy communion at A. NJ, and
choral service and sermon at IL A. NJ
New Jerusalem Tor Swedenborgian)
church, Market street, between Fourth
and Fifth. streets, Rev. Z. c. Mitchell,
pastor. Services at 1880 A. NJ. and 7:3O
p. NJ. Subject of morning sermon
Lying Evening lecture: FsThc judy
mcnt; what is it! Where, and when!''
The Clinton avenue NJ. Z. church, on
the West side, last evening, presented
the cantata "Santa Claus" and in place
of Christmas tree, a full rugged ship,
gotten up by DingIe Bros, was loaded
with gifts for the members of the Sunday
school. The church was crowded with
the parents and friends of the little ones,
and the evening was very pleasantly pas
sed, with a programme consisting of the
cantanta, music and social intercourse
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
A Fine Lunch
Buy Your Return Gifts

will be served by Geo. +. Leyh, new No. 374
Wabashaw street. All invited to be present.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
To Lovers of Fine plug Tobacco,

'Keno" Plug, manufactured by Musselman
" Co., Louisville, KY, is the choicest plug
tobacco Sold Adam Fetsch, wholesale agent.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Go at once and have your choice of those
beautiful Silks and Dress Goods, almost given
away, at Powers Bros Clearing Sale
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
For Ladies'. ESOeciaIIy.

More and better goods for the money, at til
80 Cent Store, than elsewhere.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Stees Bros. have the best assorted stock o
Ebony Easels, Music Folios, Fire Screens ant
Ebony Cabinets in the city.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
beautiful Return Gifts
The Ladies' Paradise.

u, at the st. Paul B. Il S. Co.'S, 81 East Third
street. Stock entirely replenshed
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

The Universal Cough Remedy is q sure cure
for coughs or colds, For sale at Stuart &
Lutz's.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
For Your Return Gifts

go to the st. Paul B. Il S. Co.'s, 81 East Third
street. Their stock is perfect.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
The Sulphuret Still Pans Out.

The Mining Register of Lake City, Col.
dated Dec. II, contains the following
mention of the Sulphuret mine:
Work has been actively continued on the
Sulphuret. The drift is in Is feet through the
same mineral without reaching the wall. Two
more shafts will be put on drift. Abbott Bros.
have completed the patent survey. The COM
pany will erect machinery for the treatment of
ore inthc spring. @
Thu demonstrates the continue and in
creaseive value of that property The
owners have reason for having a very
merry Christmas
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Try the Universal Cough Remedy; it has nc
equal. For sale at Stuart u Luis, corner
Wabashaw and Sixth streets.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Removal.

Grand Christmas and Musical Festival at
Rink, tonight.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Any preparation designed to relieve the

ills of mankind, and which does SO every
time, is very rightly judged valuable
Messrs Jones, Cook & Co, Bay State
Brewery, Boston, Mass. write: We have
used St Jacobs Oil among our men and
find that it helps them ''every time We
therefore heartily recommend it as Il pain
healing liniment
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

More Holiday Goods being opened at the
80 Cent Store, for next week S trade.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Greater bargains than ever, at the 80 Cent
Store, next week.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

OFFICE OBSERVATION, SIGNAL CORPS, L .S.A.
1NGERsoLL BLOCK, THIRD STREET,
ST. PAUL, MINI.
Observations taken at the same moment of
time at all stations.
Meteorological Record Dee. "A, 1850, 9:56 PM
Bar Tier. Wind. Weather
Duluth. -. 1924 23 NV Cloudy.
Fort Garry 30.55 20 n Clear.
St Vincent. .3O.47 -2l NV Cloudy.
Yankton.... 80. 4S NV Clear.
st. Paul. .S016 % 1t. Snow
DAILY LOCAL MEANS.
Bar. Their. Rel. Hum. Wind. Weather
30.121 26.5 $40 s Hwy Snow.
Amount of melted snow, 600 inches; max
imum thermometer, so; minimum thermome-
ter, 16.
O. S. NJ. CONE,
;ergeant Signal Corps, L. S. A,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Use VIM. Clarke & Sons HELM NEEDLES
Factory at Redditch England. Office, so
Adams street, up stairs, Chicago.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Go TO Stees Bros for Foot Rests, Backing
Cases, Commodes, Brackets, etc.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Go to the 80 Cent store, next week, if you
want big bargains
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Parties in need of help will call at corner of
Olive and Fifth streets. All kinds of sewing
machines sold on easy terms Repairing done
in good shape for so cents and upwards
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Employment Bureau, by Lunnegraf.

Grand time at Rink, tonight. Music aud
frolic.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

The Universal Cough Remedy is acknowl
edged A No. l for coughs or colds. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05
Gbt Aennebee 5ournal.

p,hl;shed at AsGUsTA, MAINE, Water Street, foot
.iC""rt. by SPRAGUE & Son.
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SANFoRD'S
RADICAL CURE
For CATARRH
A purely vegetable disti!!ation entirely
GaiiAe all che. remedies.

IN the preparation Il his r,rna-kaalc remedy every
herb. plant. AID larN Is sabiectcd TO distillatieR
whereby csviiial medical principle Is obtained in
vspor, Condensed and bottled What remains In the
still IS inert, ya!ucrss ard totally unas Tor use in an
organism > delicate thu nasal psssager. Yet all
saus iasoiuhie compounds oi woo.y Lore; all inc
lures saturated so,ctlons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05

It DAYS to have work well done.
n. G.. HERVEY, Practical Watcn-
maker, il prepared 70 90 ~ anos "a
~ and quality OF work guaranteed
Sstisfaotcrv- Clocks, 8pectacles,
JeWelry, fans, &C, promptly ana
nestlv repaired. Bear IN m1no
ssTsS~k vofk e Lowest pxioos." OPP
posite z, O., Augusta, lie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05
Notice TO Owners Of Wild
Lands.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
VALUATION COMMISSION,
Augusta, April Il, 1850.
Ordered That public notice be given TO all per.
sons owning wild lands timber lands in the State
Of Name, to make and return TO the Valuation Com
mission, at Augusta, or before the 18th day Of
September next trpe and correct lists of all such
several counties, sfafing the No. of Township and
Range the number Of acTes and the true and actual
value Of each piece parcel aad that all such lands
will be vaned by the Commission ~ in their judg-
mcnf will be just and equal to other property IN the
State.
Also that hearing will be given to al parties In
teresied in such lands. commencing on September
18th, 1ss0 ut the State House n Augusta.
BY order Of the Commission,
GEO. b. SAWYER, Secretary.
may24W3vtf2taW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05
for Salt or to 1et


DARE CHANCE to purchas fine residence in
Il this city. Properly Offerdfor sale consists oi
n two story modern built dwelling house, ell and sta.
be. ali finished and in gol condition. Lot
lOOxl2O fruit trees, bushes. tc Location one OF
the best in the city. For particulars terms &C. ih'
quire Of Il. W al Ehoe". ..,c ~.
Augusta, Me-, May 4, 1850. nayoru
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05

1t was brisk two hours conflict between
the Baby and the Collie, with all the doubts
in favor Of the Collie, until DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup put in an appearance. Of course the
Baby was safe in less than ten minutes. A
25 cent bottle did it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05

to the public about forty years, by long continued
series of marvellous cures. that have for II con-
fdence in its virtues, never equalled by any other
medicine. II still makes the most efectual cures Of
Coughs. Colds, Consumption, that can be made by
medical skill Indeed, the CHERRY PEcToRAL has
really robbed these dangerous diseases ef their tor
rors great extent. and given feeling Of immu-
nifty from their fatal effects, that is well founded If
the remedy be taken in season Every family should
have IT in their closet for the ready and prompt
lief Of its members. Sickness, suffering and evenlife
is saved by this timely protection The przdent
should not neglect it, and the wise will not. Keep
fby you for the protection it affords by its timely
ne in sudden attacks.
PREPARED By
Or. ]. C. AVER, 4 CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemist.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN
MEDICINE.
nayz7wlawe5wkfsodiw
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SkNF0RD'S RADICAL CURE

is local ard cons, remedy. and is applied to
the nasal passsSs ~ Installation thus aiiayfg innam
nation and pam a,d " correcting. cleansing.
and purifying thes,erriiors Internally administered
Il acts upon orans "a circulation keeps the skin
AMI ncufralzcs The acid poison that has found It's
way the stomach and thence into the blood. Thus
o PROGRESSES In both directions ard IL does not
seem possible fvr human ingenuity 10 devise more
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For Sale n Rent! !!

"OUSE No. II. State ST. One OF the most desir.
III able residences in augusta. Has large
Story house on Gage ST. FIR particulars inquire OF
SAMUEL TlT(OMB. 1ep<IIu
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SURPRISING CURE.

Gentlemen. - About twelve years ago. while travel
linz with Father kcmps Old Folks Concert Troupe As
singer, took severe Cold aad was laid up Al
Newark ~. This cold brought on severe attack OF
Cafarrh which battlcd with every known remedy for
four weeks without avail, and was finally obliged TO
unable 10 sing note. tor thre. years afterwards
unable sing ct all. Tho first attack OF Catarih
had lett nasal ana throat so sensitive that the
slightest cold vca.d bring 1f sh at ack, leaving
me prcsrra,ed. In this way continued 10 ufer The
last attack the scVcrcst ever had, wcstcrrhc. e
fered the most excrucia'ng pam IN ry head, was 50
hoarsc 10 be scare " ahle 10 speak. and ccnghed
necessarily. l thought WAS 0!eg Into quick con
sumption. and firmly believe taat had these symp-
dered INC an easy victim. Nhea In Tits distressing
condition, commenced tho us otSANroEps RADICAL
CURE AgEH very ioiuctauty contf s. as nal
tried all the advertise rrmek swlthoGt b. Ert The
first dose of this wonderful mcdicne gave ine ths
greatest relief. &c IL hard poSShc Tor one whose nesG
aches. eyes ache. who can scarcely disncty
on account Of The choking accumulation IN ms thioa
plicnton of SANroRps RADICAL CrEk. Under It's IL
hnence both internal external. rapidly recovered
and hy an ccasional of The remedy since, hdve
been entirely from Catarrh, Tor The hrst time In
twelve years. ..,,
GEO. ". HoLBRooK.
wALrnAM Mass. Jan. 8, 1876. .
Isl purchased the HNnlcAL CtsE ot GEO. II.
ROGERS, Druggist, Lraiord Ballains
Each rackare contains Dr sanfords Improved Inhal-
ing Tube with ull directions for use N all cases
Price SiOO sale by all Wholesale and Retail Drug
Cists Throughout the United States and lanadas.
WEFES Il POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Druggists, Boston, Mass.
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Hemorvholdeo pguglento0
u. .. GOLD OINTMENT
Sold It tPARTRIDGEs' DKUG STORE, h var
ranted to cure ITCHING PILES. eodtf
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FOrIDiseas scs ofthe Throat and Lungs, sue h
as Coughs. Colds, WhoOPing Cough.
Bronchitis, Asthma, AND con-
SUMPTION.

The few compositions
which have won the conf.
dence Of mankind and be-
come household words,
among not only one but
many nations, must have
lextraordinary virtues.
Perhaps no. one ever Sc
cured so wide a reputation,
or maintained ii so long rs
. AYERS CHERRY PECTo-
RAJ. It has been known
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
PERSONS SELLING OR GIVING LIQUORS To
PAY TAN.

100 Merchants and others, carrying on
any business or trade who may sell or give
away liquors, either yiuous or sairiuous at
their places Of business in less quantities
than one pint for any purpose whatever,
shall be subject to pay the regular retail tax,
fixed by the county, or corporate authorities
of the place where such business is conduct
ed and it shall be the duty of the sheriff to
assess and collect such tax. whenever he is
informed that such sales or gifts have been
made; and such persons. on conviction, shall
be fined in sum moi exceeding one hundred
dollars.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Leasing The State Penitentiary.

On Thursday next, the 9th inst, the
Board of Public Works" will meet to
open the bids, and award the contract
for the lease of the Penitentiary for six
years.
Considered in all its relations to the
State, the taxpayers, as well as prison
ers, the proper disposition of this insti-
tuition, becomes a matter ofdeep interest,
and concern. An unfortunate contract
might involve the State in great loss
and expense Every contract made by
the State for leasing the Penitentiary,
resulted in failure, except two. The
one made with Col Richardson, and the
other with the present lessee. While
the interest Of the State, in pecuniary
point OF view, should be carefully guard
ed, the probable treatment of prison
ers should also be looked to- This po-
sition gives almost absolute power over
the unfortunate convict, and while the
law provides for the punishment Of cruel
or unusual treatment, there are a thous-
and ways that convicts can be punished
and even abused, with no infraetion of
the law
The Board is composed Of excellent
men, and we are satisfied they viii ex-
anime carefully into this matter, and do
that which Is best for all parties con-
cerned. \ contract made, cannot be
undone, even though the State, the pris-
oners and the community were the suf-
ferers by il. 1t IS due to the present
Iessees, whatever may be the result of
the bidding, to say that they have faith
fully performed every obligation de
volving upon them.