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CONSERVATIVES RALLY.

1
IGRAND CONSERVATIVE RALLY.
GRAND MAss.MgETIvG or THE CON.
skRVATIvE VOTES Of
JEFFERSON AND MARSHALL WARDS,
under the ausriecs Of the
OLD DOMINION CONSERVATIVE CLUE.
vtl| be hsld IN front OF The Oid- Market Hail. corner
Seventeenth Ard Main streets.
TUESDAY EVENING. NAY 4TH. AT O'Clock
Hons. 4. NJ. KELLEY. GEOeGE ID. WISE. ,. n
.hANbERLAfNE, WILLIAM l.. ROvALL'
sAMES Il. DoOLEY. and o7her distinguishes
speakers Win address the meet ling.
CONE ONE. CONE AL
RALLY AROUND THE CONSERVATIVES
BANsER!
,si tbe friends OF GOOD CITY GOVERNMENT,
LAW and ORDER rally by thousands assd show to
nu city shah he preseryed
by order OF Committee on NsSs. ,fe.,inv
- JOHN W. WfrKS.
MY o-zt Secretary Did Don ipson Club.
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.

Vt l.. WHITING
Is a candidate for reelection as
HIGH CONSTABLE.
Subject 10 Primary Election, May 18th, 1880.
my Std
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As A FRAGRANT AND PLEASANT WASH for The
mouth, there IS nothing 50 good as MEADE BA'
KER's CARBoLIC MOUrm-WAsm. Fifty cents
bottle
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Az The Conservative primary election TO
be held Thursday, May 18th, delegates 10
represent the city in the state Convention
are 10 be elected as follows:
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THe WEATHER SATURDAY was clear and

THERMOMETER SATURDAY 6 4. NJ. 46 :;
3 A. NJ, 81 neon, 65; 8 2. NJ, rs; Z.
a.. Ga; midnight. 60.
Mean temperature. go Sc.
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EMINENT DIR. II. II. WALTON,

LACE MIrrs at half price at SYcLE BRornI
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WANTED, A RELIABLE SETTLED
" WOMAN twel reconnendedD 70 nurse
children. Apply az lll6 east Main street.
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rIO THE VOTERS OF MARSHALL
Il wARD.-I AM A cANplpATE FOX RE.
your votes al the primary on the 18Th instant.
Very respectfully,
nv 3.e.13s j. WILLY DAVIS.
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AT THE SOLICITATION OF MANY
N CITIZENS hereby ,,n.~n
ANNOUNCE MYSELF CANDiDAlE
FOR TIE
OFFICE OF HIGH CONSTABLE.
suiject 10 The decision OF the primary eiection:
Bepeetfuliy, r.. hoLIiN"bh'
tpx4-fNyl3
The sun., 1880-12-05
Abolish imprisonment for Debt.

The Grand Jury for the city and county Of
New York recommend some modification
Of the law under which prisoners commit
ted on civil process are kept shut up
for an indefinite and unlimited Pc
riod OF time. The law providing
for Imprisonment for debt under GER
tain circumstances is greatly abused.
1t is converted into an engine OF oppression
by rspacious, cruel, and unforgiving credi-
tors. And as long as the law continues to
exist at all, just SO long will it continue to
be perverted to evil uses.
The law should be absolutely repealed the
very first day the Legislature is in session.
No man in the State of Neio York should be
imprisoned for debt so long as ii takes the sec
0nd hand of a clock to tick once.
II q man commit crime, either in con-
tracing a pecuniary obligation or in any
other way, and be thereof convicted by O
jury, let him suffer punishment; but no one
ought to be shut up for debt.
The Grand Jury started out in the right
direction, but did not go far enough. We
are for the immediate and absolute abolish
ment OF imprisonment for debt.
The sun., 1880-12-05
The Restoration of the Rogues.

Some honest men, as we'll as some very
dishonest ones, take it for granted that Gen.
GARFIELD's election means the full pardon
by the people OF all the criminals OF the
Republican party. The rogues who sunk
the party in infamy and defeat in 1874 and
1876, and who piled up the huge burden Of
scandals from 1868 onward, como to tho
front smiling and happy. They feel that
they have been vindicated; they propose to
take hold just where they left of when
public opinion drove them out.
There is some ground for their exultation.
Gen. GARFIELD was disgraced Christian
statesman, accurately classified along with
COLFAx and PoMERoY. He had been twice
accused, tried, and convicted before COM
mittees OF his own party, Of corruption in
Office and OF falsehood under oath, and he
had been denounced as totally unworthy Of
public confidence by every respectable Re-
publican journal In the country. 1t Is, there
fore, not strange that the news OF his cleo
tion to the Presidency should sound like a
very loud note OF recall to the whole crowd
Of banished rogues.
The two classes OF politicians who have
most eminently deserved and signally re-
ceived the condemnation Of the people feel
that they have been especially vindicated
by GARFIKLD's election. These are the per-
petrators OF the Fraud OF 1876 and the Impe-
rialists. Among the former GARFIELD was
himself conspicuous, and his nomination
and election are regarded by them as an ex-
plicit approval Of that great crime; while
the latter feel their footing still surer by
reason OF their secret covenant with him
The men who set up the Fraudulent Admin.
istration with GARFIELDs help are pushing
unblushingly to the front; the Imperialists
select Brother BOUTWELL, to foreshadow the
policy of the new Administration, and again
usher RoBEsoN, BELKNAP, WILLIAMS, and
the rest into view.
The sun., 1880-12-05
What is Christianity

The following letter propounds question
which deserves careful. explicit answer:
"sR: TBI SUE Of Tuesday. Nov. a. says The side Of
TIE Sun Is nrst and last genuine practical Christianity
win Tns Sun please define is meaning OF this phrase,
both doetrinay and praeueallyt Yours respectfully,
"oAEuLLE, Pa, Nov "a. "IsRAHL BKrz."
What Christianity Is doctrinally and prao-
tically may be found in the Gospels OF
MATTHEW, MARK. LUKE, and JOHN. In them
are recorded tho words Of It's Founder. Since
JESUS CHRIST uttered them many thousands
OF books have been written In exposition OF
the religious truths he propounded. II all
the volumes were piled up they would make
q mountain in height and thickness. And
yet the teachings OF CHRIST, II we take them
as he gave them, are readily comprehend
ble, and must command the general assent
OF men, 30 far as their moral and religious
essence Is concerned. Even the people we
call heathons must perceive their spiritual
truth and practical excellence. Jews and
Gentiles both must admire the elevation OF
sentiment they display. Some men adore
the Teacher as Deity, while some regard him
only as great social and religious reformer.
But his doctrines remain the same, and, OF
themselves, compel admiration.
They draw for US the ideal society for
which mon since time began have been
blindly striving. Their object Is to change
life from violent struggle for existence,
from q coarse and selfish scramble for good
things, every man for himself. into COM
mon partnership in tho Joys OF the earth.
wherein every man regards his neiRhbors
good ~ much % hls own, They would
The sun., 1880-12-05

Mrs JOSEPHINE SHAW LOWELL testified on
Friday before the Senate Insane Asylum Com
mittee that though wo are so extravagant in our
public expenditures for the insane. they are
not properly provided for. Compared with the
asylums OF England. for instance. our public
institutions for the insane are behind the age
In their management. and are crowded far be-
yond the limits compatible with the health and
comfort OF their inmates. We havo in the diff
ferent city institutions tho great total OF 3,029
lunatlcs, not quite one-third Of the whole num-
Der in the State. We have paid one-halt Of the
ten millions spent upon these unfortunate
beings, and yet for our third OF them we have
not sufficient accommodations. More room is
needed; tho assistants and nurses are of an in
ferior class. and the superintendents OF the city
institutions are paid less than those OF the State
institutions.
The sun., 1880-12-05
Bismarck,s New Council.

The reticsnce Of BISMARCK during the
past few months turns out, as was expected,
20 have been the silence Of incubation. Since
the opening OF the Prussian Diet his spokes-
men have brought forward measure inno-
cent enough in appearance. but which, II
carried out to its logical consequence and
applied to the whole empire, must curtail
still further the already narrowed sphere Of
parliamentary functions. We refer to the
curious bill providing for so-called polit-
ico-economical council.
This project like most OF the Chancellor's
schemes, Is astutely planned, and skilfully
advocated. 1t 10 almost as plausible as the
Dill introduced In the American Senate by
benator EATON, and which, 1t will be re-
nembered, created u commission for the
purpose OF revising the tNriff. In that in
stance, however. tha board contemplated
The sun., 1880-12-05

Venus was in conjunction with the new
moon at noon yesterday. For two evenings
past the thin crescent and the brilliant planet
have shone so close together in the evening sky
that no one could be insensible to the beauty
OF the spectacle. In the clear air the curious
phenomenon known as the old moon in tho
new moons arms" was conspicuously visible.
The whole of the dark portion of the moon was
family deserted by the light reflected upon it
from tho earth. An opera glass clearly revealed
the outlines OF the Ocean OF Storms. the Sea OF
Showers. and other dark expanses. and the
shining mountain Arlstarchus. whose summit
CLEANS out Of the surrounding shadow like u
faint star.
The sun., 1880-12-05
Inadequacy of Punishments for Crime.

A domestic servant In this city was ar
rested recently for stealing pair OF diamond
earrings from her mistress She confessed
her guilt OF the larceny, but did not return
the lost jewels. Overcome by fear OF detec-
tion, prior to her arrest, she had thrown them
into the fire, thus destroying fifteen hundred
dollars worth OF diamonds. The risk which
she incurred by this whole performance was
q comparatively short term Of imprison-
ment Her Incarceration will not be Of the
least direct benefit to the lady whose dia-
monds were stolen and destroyed. 1t will
not restore one dollars worth Of the prop
erty she has lost. On the other hand, it will
cost the people tho expense Of the culprit's
maintenance In prison, while her experience
there, be her term long or short, will tend to
strengthen and confirm every criminal in
stinct In her nature.
This statement which is truly illustrative
Of o Thousand cases. only serves as fresh
suggestion Of the utter inadequacy OF mod
ern methods OF dealing with crime. We do
not mean that modern methods are not bet
ter than the ancient methods were. Nor do
we think that greater severity, in the sense
OF longer terms OF Imprisonment or the i'm
position OF the death penalty more fire.
quently, is necessary to the adequate pun
ishment OF offences. But it is tolerably GER
tain that society needs something different
from existing systems. We no longer ad-
NIT that revenge actuates mankind in the
orderly and lawful punishment of criminals
The prevalent theory In civilized communi-
tics is first to protect the citizen and his
property against the acts OF the law breaker
ard secondly to reform the law breaker
himself Thus, permanent protection against
further murders by an assassin is secured
by hanging him. In that case, reform is
left to the next world. And temporary as
we'll as perfect security for the time being
is obtained against fresh larcenies by q
thief, by means OF imprisonment. Here, OF
| course, is an opportunity for reform on the
| part OF the convict; but We fear 1t Is an op-
portunity only in theory. AS an institution
| for reforming criminals, we are disposed to
pronounce the prison system OF England
and America woful failure.
We send a man to prison for one crime,
said GOLDSMITH, and let him loose again
ready to commit thousand. This state
ment is as true In England to-day as 1t was
when written, says Mr.. j. A. FARRER, the
latest translator OF BECoARIA's celebrated
work on crimes and punishments. The
statistics OF 1878 show that more than one
half the convicts in English prisons have
incurred previous convictions. The simple
fact is that prisons are nurseries OF crime
and that their reforming influence Is imagi-
nary. Punishment by incarceration prob.
ably does produce considerable effect aside
from the mere physical restraint during i'm
prisonment. Some tendency to prevent the
commission OF crimes is undoubtedly ex'
erted by the unpleasantnsss OF prison
experience and the desire to avoid 1t
Where these causes suffice to deter dis
charged convict from further wrongdoing
] We cannot deny that his punishment hat
The sun., 1880-12-05
The Lessons OF the Returns.

The complete returns Of the recent elec-
tion for President are instructive. The
whole number OF votes given was 9.192,5ob.
The entire number cast In 1876 was S,411.136,
showing an increase at this election over the
total thrown four years ago OF 7s1,4
In 1876 TILDRN received 1884. .265 votes, and
HAYES received 4.O33,295. Therefore, TIL
pEN's majority over HAYES was 25o,97o.
At the election In November GARFIELD
got 4.499, ,415 votes, while 4, ,o14 were given
70 HANCOCK, thus placing GARFIELDs ma
tority over HANCOCK at 3,401.
These figures show that GARFIELD OBJ
tained 406, 100 more votes than HAYES, and
that HANCOCK obtained only 151,7 more
votes than TILDEN. From this it appears
that the gains Of the Republicans within
the last four years have been 254,3 more
than the gains of the Democrats. The num-
Der OF members Of the House Of Represen-
tatives is 293. This excess OF Republican
gains is an average Of 1858 for every Congress
district In the United States.
or course, Republican gains are only
another name for Democratic losses. The
BOSSES OF the Democracy. as disclosed by
these comparisons deserve the serious con-
eideration OF the members OF that party.
Diligent inquiry into the causes OF this rel
etive decline in numbers and vigor will be
profitable study.
Another aspect OF the case ought to arrest
the special attention OF the Democrats Of
the State OF New York. The facts are arous-
ting discussion In all parts OF the country
and the New York Democracy cannot afford
to close their eyes to them. We have seen
AkAN Al,n t,xA Aha axaN
contest, when compared with the results in
1s76, amount to an average OF 1858 for each
Congress district In the Union. The returns
Of the election further show that the Demo-
cratic losses In New York reach an average
OF 1878 for each Congress district In the
State. In other words, the loss Of the Dem
ocrats in the State OF New York at the last
election was nearly twice as large as the
average loss In the several States. Even In
Indiana, which sent an October chill through
the party, the falling away on the Presiden-
tinl vote from that OF 1876 was only at the
rate OF 932 for each Congress district.
How happened it that in New York. the
Btate on which each Presidential candidate
depended for success, the decline in the
Democratic vote was 30 much greater than
In any other portion OF the country2 A
party that desires to grow and thrive till 1t
can win national victories will search for
the true answer to this question.
The sun., 1880-12-05
Imposed Upon by Pretended Noblemen

Every now and then case comes before
the courts in which the great facility OF OBJ
tanning money by falsely pretending to be-
long to an English aristocratic or noble fam
lily is made apparent.
People who arc swindled In this way are
not entitled to much sympathy. They pay
for their lack of American spirit-their
snobbshness-that is all; and it ought to
cost them something.
1t may be well enough to imprlson q
swindler of this class; but his victims have
reason to feel ashamed Of appearing against
him.
The sun., 1880-12-05

The Rev. DR.. RHODES of the Baptist Church
believes in thorough pastoral visitation. He
calls on all his flock. and commends the prac-
tice to other ministers, both because of its
spiritual advantages aud its good effect on tho
physical health OF tho caller. The walking no
says. 10 q capital thing tor the ministers. They
need tho exercise. That is undoubtedly true:
but they should takO pains to call rathsS whore
The sun., 1880-12-05

they are really wanted than at the houses OF
parishioners who can entertain thom hand
somely. II is getting to be cold weather now.
and the prospect 10 that We are going to have
long and severe winter. A minister who goes
around among the poor In these days may 40
eomplish much good II he 10 wise enough to
Judge what 10 really needed in each case. Be-
sides. II he 10 man Of observation and reffeo-
tion. he can get many suggestions for series
OF sermons on practical Christianity. the sort OF
Christianity OF which we require the most.
The sun., 1880-12-05

been adequate. though We must ascribo the
influence to fear, rather than reform; but
the large proportion OF old offenders In our
prisons shows that fear cannot be relied
upon as deterrent.
What then is to be done7 This Is nat
ural question. though we may Justly criticise
existing evils without being In duty bound
to propose remedy at the same time. The
first step toward cure is to understand the
character Of the disease; indeed, In this mat
ter, to convince people that there is any dis
ease at all. We have become 80 accustomed
TO the existing methods for the repression OF
crime, that Notwithstanding all their defects
we unconsoiously assume that no others are
to be thought Of. Perhaps little more
study OF natures means Of enforcing the
laws Of the physical universe would en-
tighten u.s. Mr.. HERBERT SPENCER, In his
famous little book on education, insists upon
the value of that moral training which sub
iects child to the natural consequences OF
his acts. Cannot the Same idea DO applied
In the administration OF iustice2 Take, for
example, the case OF the servant girl who
stole and burned the diamonds. What may
we properly regard as the most natural con-
sequences OF these acts Plainly they must
include restitution OF the value OF the prop
erty, since the property itself cannot be re-
stored. Suppose the offender could now be
compelled to devote her earnings to the pay
ment OF the loss she has caused; would not
the community be better off than to have
her in the penitentiary2
These questions will serve to indicate
line of investigation which ought to be pur-
sued further. not only by students OF social
science, but by practical legislators.
The sun., 1880-12-05

As counterpoise to the distressing ac-
counts which we have given during the last two
or three days OF the use Of the muff. the cami-
sole and the crib in the treatment OF the insane.
we invite attention to the report. In another
column, OF visit to the Bloomingdale Asylum.
The sun., 1880-12-05
OF course. OF course.

Gen, GARFIELD has received letters and mes
number Of Southern Senators promising his
administration hearty support-Wdshtnsaom Sar
or course OF course.
The sun., 1880-12-05

not We. would bc responsible for delays. Our
offer would stand upon the statute book, to
be accepted or left alone.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

The excursion Of the vicksburg
Firemen to this city on Thursday last,
was an occasion which win long be
remembered by the participants.
The train containing the excursion
ists reached this city between II and
u o'clock, the firernen being met at
the depot by delegation from the
different fire companies Of TINS elsy.
Al line was formed and headed s4s ms
Capital City Band, marched to the
Hall of West Jackson Fire Company
No. /, where short speeches Of welcome
were made BY Chief-Engiueer saun-
ders, ON behalf of the firenaen, and BY
Mayor McGill, on behalfof the city.
The remarks Of the Above named gen
tlemen, were received with applause
and elected replies from Fofemsn Fred
Dalton. Of the Hook and ladder ana
and Chief Engineer Lloyd Ct ths
Vicksburv Fire Department.
Afaer The speech .s.sAsss.s ss rs s='sa.
Guided, the ere boys made merry ovel
the flowing bowl. showing their IN.
doubted ability 10 put out (of sight
anything and everything.
After finishing their duties II til,
West Jackson Engine Hopse, the pro
eession was again formed. and led Of
nv fhe Vieksbark Rand. took up ia
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

1t 1t fixed fact-the compress we
mean. 1t has arrived, and workmen
are engaged in erecting the building,
which will be situated in West jack
son, nearly opposite the Vicksburg
and Meridian freight depot 1t will
be pushed to speedy completion, and
at no distant day the compress will be
ready for business.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

The favorlte after-dark amusement
on the west side, is attaching tin cans
to the caudal appendage of the risky
CANNES. We seen two thus decorated,
making 2:40 speed ON Capitol street,
Monday night. Where is the society
for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

The game 81 base ball between the
Riverside Club, Of Vicksburg, and the
jackson boys, on Thursday, resulted
in favor Of the former. Score, ~ AQl 1:
The prize, handsome silver cup, was
awarded to the Vieksburg boys.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

We are pleased to acknowledge a
call from our old friend, Capt. w. b,
Johnson, of Winston county. Besides
being the most popular man in his
own county, Brad. is "everybody's
friend" and is popular with everyone.
Capt. johnson was in attendance upon
the reunion, and also delegate to the
Democratic State Convention.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

A party of young men were out on
Monday night with an album
dant supply of bazoos, skedunks, tin
pans, etc, serenading Il newly married
couple in the South ward. The music,
however, brought no response from
the married couple. Boys, you hadn't
ought to do thusly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

A crowd Of Texas-bound emigrants
passed through this city ON Wednes-
dap. II they follow out the usual pro-
gramme, they will pass through on
their return shortly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

aThe EidOradon j. the name o.
now saloon and restaurant established
in West jackson. usder the proprietor.
ship Of George smith. Il Is situated
ON the corner Of Capitel street. and
Railroad Avenue, and convenient g
the railruad depotz. George VIA g
pleased to see his friends and the pub
lie generally, who win be afforded 2
byTom jefferson sud Charley felee. .
This viii be the last opt.ofsanity t1.s
pnllic VII have 70 ksIoae g tlAazie1 :
superior sumner beverages &c ne
leaves fr Washington Cily-ln ne
event 81 Grants nOmination--to -
cept che position Of Duke Of cockiA'ls'
under the InspeFisI l'oFernmeEs-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

The Capital City Band furnished
some excellent music during the past
week. The band is an institution Of
which jackson Is justly proud.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-29

The garden party given by the la
dies at the residence of DIR. A. III.
Hnzheim, ON Tuesday night, was a
very pleasant affair. All whoattend-
ed express themselves highly de-
lighted and the ladies appreciated the
~ .. of those who were present.
pleasant feature OF
,-,rnfng, the music for the same
being furnished by the Capital City
SeNtette Band.