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National Republican., 1881-11-19
GarneId's opinion of Insanc murde

GnrneIds opinion OF INSANE Murderers.
In view of the fact that Garfeld's as
sassin hopes to escape his just punishment on the
plea of insanity 1t will be interesting to know
what Garfield himself thought of the insanity de-
iense for murderes in 1871. In that year murder
trial took place at Cleveland the defense as usual
being insanity. Judge II. f. Payne was ON the
bench and his charge was complete annihila-
ton of the shallow pretonses upon which the plea
of insanity is oflened sustained. A few days af-
terward Judge Payne received the following let
ter from Garfield:
DEAR JUDGE: Allow me TO congratulate you on
your splendid charge to the jury the close OF the
Gelentine case. The whole country owes You q
debt of gratitude for brushing away the wicked
absurdlty which has lately been pamed or on
the country us law on the subject Of insanity. II
this thing had gone on much further all that
man would need TO secure himself from the charge
OF murder would be TO raye a little and tear his
hair little, and then kill his man. l hope you
will print your excellent charge in pamphlet
form and send 1t TO all the judges in the land
Very truly yours, JAMES A. GARFIELD.
-litcinnan IyfnmeTciuL
National Republican., 1881-11-19
Mow ObservIng.

II is noticeable that the name ofno anti
third termer gets into the Cabinet reports from
Washington. Al the men to the front are solid
Grant men.-NelO York Tribune
National Republican., 1881-11-19

We are occasionally reminded by op-
position journals that certain Republi-
can States impose restrictions on suffrage
similar to the capitaton tax of Virginia.
We have only to say that there is no au-
thority in the Republican creed for SELL
ing the right TO vote, and if any Repub-
lican State has done so it should repent
and reform without delay.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

We do not charge Democratic editors
with lying about the issue in Virginia,
for they may believe what they say but
it would be very disheartening to sup
pose their readers capable of believing
such palpable absurdities.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

BISMARCK will have anything but a
happy time before he gets his tobacco
monopoly Established.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

SQUARELY squat athwart the path of
progress, with its back toward the
future-such is the normal attitude of
the Democratic party.
National Republican., 1881-11-19
STARS.

And so the stars are peoplod worldsG
wen, well perhaps they Rrei
Dut when | was u child thought
A star was but star.
They have not nny larger growu,
No brgotor nov IA 'y are,
Z han h that carly s0Eon when
A star was tut u star
-Chdrlss ffGncis Adana
National Republican., 1881-11-19
Onr CnnnirN.

"America," says an Englishman, sis a
country where mans statement is not worth two
cents unless backed up with an offer to bet you
So"
National Republican., 1881-11-19

Coon feeling on the part of all the
candidates choracterizcs the competition
for the Speakcrship.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE crust is beginning to crack out
side of Virginia. For instance, the
Raleigh IN. CO. Nc,rs says: awe are a
Bourbon, but Bourbon who learns"
The NeuS favors revenue from imports
instead of internal taxation. at does
move, thought"
National Republican., 1881-11-19

The trade of Baltimore is suffering
severely from the prevalence of small
pox in that city. 1t happens, fortunately,
that the merchants of Washington are
amply prepared to meet the increased
demand,
National Republican., 1881-11-19

ALL over Europe the democratic ele-
ment is growing stronger. These are not
hopeful times for the grandchildren of
sovcrcigns
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE revival of American ship interests
will probably become one of the leading
questions of the ensuing session of, Con-
gress The proposition by the late con-
vention held at Chicago on tariff revision
and kindred questions took strong ground
in favor of discrimination in favor of
American ships in connection with the
foreign mail service and the extension of
trade. The field for craftsmanship is
ample, but the need is real craftsmanship
Probably the Presidents message will
discuss the subject.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE report that George c. Gorham is to be ap-
pointed Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury is
probably entirely without foundation. He showed
himself traitor TO the Republican party In the
last Presidential campaign, openly opposing Gen
eral Garleld's election. C'ereland Leader, Norem-
Der 1G.
"You lie. YOU villain, YOU liew
National Republican., 1881-11-19

SO RAPIDLY are Democratic leaders de-
serting the tariff for revenue only"
plank that Watterson, the author is COM
PEELED to come to its rescue and denounce
the substitute of protection for the sake
of protection" which is so extensively
proposed, The proposition to abolish in
ternal taxes and get revenue from inn
ports is perplexing to the lree-trade econ
omist, 1t has been well remarked of
late that the tariff for protection " is the
most coming question that interests the
public"
National Republican., 1881-11-19
OpuIation Of The National Capital. 10000.
AnmScmcnts To-Night

CAPITAL and enterprise give Bourbon
intolerance wide berth.
National Republican., 1881-11-19
EpItnUll.

Jimmy had a steT-ladder
To keep above the doori
Fold II up and put IL away
Hon need it never more.
Climbed down and out
--Nei0 York Star.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE sober sense of the country fully
recognizes the fact that we must go on
paying out eighty to hundred millions
of our annual earnings for the support
of foreign subsidized lines of ocean
transportation until Congress gets ready
to offer substantial encouragement to our
own shipping interest, But the hoarse
howl of subsidy" still sufiices to
frighten the average Congressman as eff
fectually as would the shrill notes of Ga
briefs trumpet.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE New York Tribune AYERS, and will
probably die doing so, that the country
will not stand q "revival of Grantism."
Now, as Grantism was shown chiefly in
the crushing of the rebellion one may be
permitted to doubt There was time
when Mr.. Lincoln was complained to be-
cause there was too much Grantism," but
that perfectly leyel-headed man chose to
differ, and the country ever since has had
reason to rejoice. The Tribune, all the
while Grant was fighting down the re-
bellion, wanted to "let the erring sisters
CO." and has opposed Grant ever since.
There is nothing unnatural in this.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE Marquis of Lone is mistaken in
his assertion that there is no annexation
sentiment in the Dominion. The an
nexationists are minority, doubtless,
but they are neither few nor feeble. 1t
may be confidently asserted that the de-
sire for union of the United States and
Canada is more prevalent north than
south of the boundary line.
National Republican., 1881-11-19
Tho Crcat Trial.

Probably few great trials ever pro-
gressed before judicial tribunal where
the community did not, after its own
fashion, try the accused and usually with
almost equal regard for the rules of evil
dence as for the law and the testimony.
This inheres in the great popular right of
private judgment and freedom of speech.
While the popular tribunal are not eX-
pected to observe or even understand
the rigid rules belonging to the courts,
there are certain things that are well
enough to bear in mind There are few
things more important or solemn than
the trial of a human being whose life is
at stake. II is the moment for popular
clamor to cease, for passion to be held in
abeyance, and the arm ofimpartial justice
upheld by every member of society. The
accused, however horrid his deed, has a
right to fair and impartial trial. This is
among the things in the community in
which we live which are perfectly as
sured. Whatever be the plea of the
defense, the accused should have the
full benefit of it. No plea can
there be into which the inquiry
should be so searching as that which de-
nies the moral responsibility of the ac-
cused. Few things are there which civ
ilization and justice can so little afford as
what might seem to be the faintest
shadow of denial of anything necessary
to the completest exhaustion of inquiry
into the grounds of such plea. In the
case of Guiteau no one questions how
fair the Court will be. There may be
some sense of regret that there could not
have been more perfect preparation on
the part of the defense in this respect
Some may think even it might have
comported with the civilization and love
of exact justice and the restraints on pas
sion which we profess ourselves capable
of could the accused-as in an almost
parallel case in England, and which to
this day is the boast of that country
have had the benefit of the assignment
of whatever talent and time might in
reason have been asked for.
The trial of Guiteau is attended with q
deepening and thoughtful interest, and
it is gratifying TO observe that so far there
has been no manifestation that COM
munity at large has reason to regret
Perhaps there may be some who evincc q
disposition to PREJUDICE the question of
the accused's moral responsibility but as
to that it is gratifying to note that fair
minded men wish only to have that qucs-
ton exhausted and that the accused
shall have the full benefit of the result
of the inquiry. The regret for the hang
ing of an insane man in the minds of all
just-mindcd persons would be not less
than should cold-blooded murderer,
with his senses all alert, escape just pun
ishment.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE sketch of Army Headquarters else
where in our columns will be found to be
highly interesting reading, 1t gives to
the public the modus opTand of one of
the most important branches of the Gen
eral Government and some historical
facts not generally known.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

Or course the Nihilsts condemn Gui-
teau in their official organ. Between the
murder of a President in democratic
Republic and the killing of the head of
such a despotism as that Of Russia there
is no sort of comparison, Millions of the
Nihilists would be good citizens if they
lived in the United States, Tyranny has
driven them to desperate steps.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

MAY Cabinet officer leave his port
folio before his resignation has been
formally accepted by the President with
out incurring the penalty attaching to
dereliction of duty or maladministration
of his Office? AT the present moment
the country is without an Attorney
erol. The President may, however, des-
ignatc the Solicitor to act for the period
of ten days. If no penalty attaches to
conduct like that of which MacVeagh
has been guilty, then there certainly is
need of the legislation that will supply
one. Although a similar experience is
not liable to happen for long while,
another MacVeagh may aiflict the coun-
try, to provide for which Congress may
as well act in time.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

THE simultaneous arrival of comet, a
circus, and three pairs Of twins will not
more eIectually shake up and demoralze
rural village than contest over the
postmastership. If even the great city of
Lisbon had had sensation of this sort in
l755 the earthquake that "gulped her
down" would have been welcomed as q
happy deliverance from greater evil.
TINS mornings bulletin from the sur
lReons in charge of the Virginia Bour-
bons; Increased inflammation of the
lachrynal glands, inordinato secretion of
bile, marked sub-ocular discoloration on
both sides Of the nasal protuberance, and
a decreased interest in sublunary things
are the most prominent symptoms at this
time. There would be more hope if we
could mitigate the patients chronic de-
testaROl Of water as beverage.
National Republican., 1881-11-19
DOUGLASS IS WORTH 100000

or more, and has good office as Commissioner Of
Deeds at 81 coo year, and the duties light So he
has plenty of time and means to elaborate and de-
liver his great lecture on John Brown. No man
is so well qualified for that duty; and now in n
ripe and honorable old age he can find the leis-
urc and means, thank God, to prepare an auto
biography of the most wonderful life that ever
was lived among men. He told me he had been
trying to work himself up to the point Of writing
such book for many years, but that he had never
had time for II yet.-PriUate Dai=eN.
National Republican., 1881-11-19

GuITEAU's conduct in the courtroom.
whether feigned or real, is so extraordi-
nary as evidently TO have raised in the
mind of the Court the idea of removing
him to his cell while the trial went on
without his presence. Some such idea
seems to have been foreshadowed by
remark of Judge Cox on the second day
of the trial and again yesterday. No
doubt it was not without reflection by
the impartial and distinguished judge
who made it. Persons more or less
learned have given the suggestion some
attention, it is presumed. And what has
probably first occurred to them is the
constitutional provision which guarantees
to persons in Guiteaus situation the
right of speedy trial and to be confronted
with the witnesses against him. 1t some-
times happens that the popular mind is
prone to jump over healthful restraints
like this and form hasty and unsound
conclusions. Not so, however, it is to be
presumed, with Judge on the bench 1t
is probable, therefore, that Judge Cox
had in his mind the piipciple laid down
by the learned Chief-Justice Waite when
he says:
The Constitution gives the accused the right to
trial at which he shall be confronted with the wit
nesses against him. but IL witness is absent By
his own wrongful procurement he cannot COM
plain If competent evidence is admitted to supply
the place Of that which he has kept away. The
Constitution does not guarantee an accused per-
son against the legitimate consequences of his
own wrongful acts. 1t grants him the privilege Of
being confronted with witnesses against him. but
If he voluntarily keeps the witnesses away he
cannot insist on this privilege II, therefore,
when absent by his procurement, their evidence is
supplied in some lawful way he Is in no condition
to assert that his constitutional rights have been
violated.
While there may be difference of
opinion whether or not this covers the
precise point on which Judge Cox made
the observation about removing Guiteau
while the trial progressed, few will be
disposed to maintain that the accused
shall have immunity from the legitimate
consequences of his own wrongful acts"
--s-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10
HIS SOLEMN WARNING.

"Yaas, there's money made in stocks, no
doubt" said the old man as he removed his
hat and ran his fingers through his gray
locks, "but it's reesky business it's suthir'
like bettin' on whar lightning is going to
strike, with the odds in favor of it hitting
the tree you stand under"
"'rhen you never speculate?'
Never. dig along on the old farm,
takin' one crop with another, and pullin'
out stumps when I've nothin' else to do
and if l don't make many stakes | haven
anything to worry over. | had purity SOL
emn warning during the coal oil excitement
and it cured me O speculatin'."
"How was that?"
"Waal, | was q widower then wife fell
doy~rhe Nell and was drawed out as stiff as
<poker. | had big farm, lots of stock,
and was called purity solid. We all got ex'
cited about lie, and all of US dug more or
less holes in search of the stuff: All of a
sudden widder, liyiu' about two miles from
me, found lie in a dozen places on her farm.
She was widder with bad nose, freckles
all over her face, eyes on the squint, and
built up like camel But when she struck
lie that was different thing. Old Deacon
Spooner, who was a widower, got mashed
right away. Our preacher, who had lost his
third wife, saw the spec. l thought it over,
and concluded she was an angel. | guess
some six or seven of US began courtin' the
widder within sixteen hours after the first
sight of lie. l know the procession reached
from the gate to the house."
And you got her?'
mot much l didn't, and that's what I'm
thankful for. Somehow or other | couldn't
work up to the pint. That nose kinder stood
in the way every time was ready to pop the
question. She acted like she wanted me, but
Deacon spooner got the best of US all. and
they made hitch"
And what?"
Nothing, except she had dosed that farm
with a barrel of lie, and thus got husband
for herself and home for her FIVE children.
When the news came out was 80 cold along
the backb that they had to kiver me up
with hoss- blanket, and since that time
haven't had the nerve to buy eggs at cents
dozen and hold 'em to rise."-WaH Street
Daily News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10
Aumuruus department.
CULLED AFFAIR OBJ HONOR.

In the third story Of tenement house in
T street. there dwells a negro youth ma
med Hannible Johnstone, (but better known
in the neighborhood as "Lips,'C who boasts
of having once eft duel in which he come
mighty nj gh gittin' hurted."
The simple facts of the case are these:
One afternoon, as "Lips" was sauntering
slowly down the street, enjoying the remnant
of a penny cigar, he was hailed by fellow
darky, with:
LIPS hi! Lips johnson, hull on bit |
want to hab leetle conversation wild you"
"Hs, Jim. dat you how is you -? berry glad
to see you?'
"Is you, tho! Then I guess you won't be
so glad when you hear my biziness! j"
"What is your biznis ?"
"Ise come to demand satisfaction !"
Satisfaction What for?'
"Well, YOU see, about free weeks ago, when
I told you dat secret, fought you was an
honesterable man dan you is, an dat it should
main secret wild you, but stead OBJ dat l
find dat you hab been telling it all ober,
and l feels my honor suited an my comb
dence wounded and derefore | 'mands salts
faction?"
"What sort of satisfaction does yer want =
81 wants you to fight me duel? Dat is,
stan halfa block apart, and shoot at each
other wild loaded pistils! -
"Ey golly, dat am radder dangerous! We
might kill each oder"
Course we might, an dat what | want to
fight for; for if l kill you, dar's whar my
satisfaction ii be-"
At this, clips" looked rather blank, and
began scratching his woody pate most energet'
ically; but after moments pause, he
drew himself proudly up. with a look of in
suited dignity, and exclaimed
"Sah as spectacle member of society,
and Il gemman OBJ honor, l does mt wish to
hab de blood of low, vulgar nigga like you
on me hands; derfore decline the combat
But fear you might tink 1se askeer'd, Ill tell
you what I'll do wild you. If you gree to
stand block off, and not put bullets in de
pis'ils, den l fight you wild the greatest oh
pleasure"
"Nuf sed Lips" !" shouted Jim, throwing his
hat into the air and capering around with
joy. "Dat de way wanted to fight fust of
all, but didn't like to say so. Good day
good day! Meet me to morrow in Hoboker
wild your second, an we'll range our diff
culties."
And so the antagonists parted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10
MR.. HEFFNER'S BABES.

"Yes, it's So" said the man.
"Oh, John, you must be mistaken" replied
his third wife.
"Well, tell you it's so; l ought to know" ="
was the emphatic reply of John Heffher, who
lives on Maple street, between Chestnut and
Spruce, Reading, Pa. A reporter had called
upon Mr.. Heffner to learn the correct history
of his much-talked about great brood of forty
one children.
Hefner is spsringly built, smokes short
pipe, and makes living in the rag business.
He is sixty FIVE rears old and has pleasant
smile and cheerful greeting for all friends.
The story of the mans married life, as rela
ted by himself, is probably the most remark.
able one on record. He was born in Germa.
ny in 1915. When twenty. FIVE years old-in
l84O-he married his first wife, who lived
eight years. She became the mother of sew
enteen children in that time, having twins in
the first year Of their marriage. The next
year another pair of twins were born. Each
succeeding year for four years thereafter Mrs
Hefner became the mother of triplets The
seventh year was signalized by the birth OF
only one child. Mrs. Heffner died and was
laid away in the village church.ysrd in Ger,
many The widower had now a family OF
seventeen children, the oldest only seven
years of age Three months thereafter a
young lady took charge of the children, and
in course of time she became the second Mrs,
Heffner The first wife died in February
1S4S In February, 1892 this second wife
presented Mr.. Heffner with boy. On
Christmas Day Of the same year the nine
teenth child was added to the Heffner flock
The family was now larger than any other in
that part Of the country. Five years passed
by, and Mr.. Heffner's household was increas'
ed by the addition of ten more children-a
pair of twins being born every year. There
was now lull, and for three years thereafter
only one child was born unto them. In 1854
he came to this country with his family, and
the last three children were born in America
In 1857 his wife died, having been married
nine years. He was now the father Of thirty
two children, twt We of whom had died, leaving
twenty to be tal en- in charge by wido"
whom he marie, in 1858. Mrs. Heffner No
had one child oy previous marriage She
became the mother of nine more children
in ten years by single birth. His last OF
third wife, is still living. None of the first
set of seventeen children survive. Two oI
the fifteen of the second wifes children still
live, and three of the third wife's nine. In
a period of twenty eight years-from 1S4O
when he first married, to 1868, the date Of
the birth of his last child-be became the ia
ther of forty.one children. The five who are
still living are girls. With the step-child
added to the list, forty-two children have
called John HeHner "father." The old man
has long since forgotten the names of his nu
merous progeny and can only recall those
born in late yea s.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10
miscellaneous @eadiug. Tht ;farm aud fireside.
tsTHEY SAY.1

"They say ~ Ah, well; suppose they do,
But can they prove this story true!
Suspicious may arise from naught
But malice, envy, want of thought;
Why count yourself among the they"
Who whisper what they dare not say?
"They sayv' but why the tale rehearse,
And help to make the matter worse?
No good can possibly accrue
From telling what may be untrue:
And is it not noble plan
To speak of all The best you can!
"They sayr' we'll if it should be so,
Why need you tell the tale of woe?
Will it the bitter wrong redress,
Or make the pang of sorrow less?
Will it the erring one restore
Henceforth to SO and sin no more?'
"They say {" On! pause and look within;
See how thy heart inclines to sin;
Watch, lest in dark temptations hour
Thou, too, should sink beneath its power.
Pity the frail; weep DER their fall,
But speak of good, or not at all.