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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-12-21
North Americai, Review.

This excellent work for January, isrecei-
we'd. 1t islands at the head Of literary pub
locations being one Of the few that contains
no trash. The most eminent writers con-
tribute to it. Published at 80 Lafayttc
Place, New York. The number before us
opens with symposium. in which three OF
the most prominent advocates in this coun-
try OF the Revision OF Church Crecds, !
Rev. DIR. Newman Smith, Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher and Rev. DR.. Lyman Alb
bot, set forth the grounds upon which such
revision rs deemed necessary as defense
OF revealed religion agains the encroach-
ments OF skepticism, and as an adjustment
OF the relations between faith and science.
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Try Your Luck.

Louis Grunewald OF New Orleans, will
give TO every purchaser of on, dollars worth
OF sheet music chance in his grand draw
ing Janaury 1st, when three valuable pres.
ents will be ratified OF, namely: one magni-
ficent new upright Weber Piano; one fine
chapel or parlor style Clough & Warren
organ, one handsome swiss music box, with
either attachment Here is a chance for you
to secure a handsome and valuable instru-
ment. Send on your order at once. Seven
pieces OF music given for one dollar with Il
ticket IN the rattle
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Died.


At his residence in the eastern part al
Jefferson county, on Nov. Gath, James Me-
Donald, in the eighty-thirl year OF his age.
On the evening OF the 18th inst, at her
home in Lincoln county, Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith, in the 18th year OF her age. She
was stricken with apoplexy, and in a few
hours died without a struggle. Aunt Bet
sy, as she was Familiarity called by those
whoknew her, had for many years been a
devoted member of Mt Zion Bapiistchurch,
and oh! how we will miss her when we go
up thereto worship, fur she never failed 10
fiji her seat when her feeble health would
admit oft Sister Smith has d husband
Lott Smith) and six children who have
trod the gloomy path OF death before her,
and leaves ten children and large NUM-
Der Of grandchildren to mourn her loss.
]. As.
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TO THOSE WISHING Board

Mrs. W. l.. Mitchell can accommodate a
few boarders, with or without lodging, q,
very reasonable rates. Residence neal
the Magee Hotel, and covenient to all the
business parts OF town. Special indictment,
10 Young ladies desiring to attend school
here Only a short distance from the Col.
cgt
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l.. l.. Schwab is the place to get your
watches, clocks aud iywclrv for Christmas

Farmers and others desiring genteel
lucrative agency business, by which So tt
so 4 day can be earned, send address a
once, on postal, 10 II. c. Wilkinson & Co.
1875 and l97 Fulton Street, New York.
nnc u Ii
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il acknowledged TO be the best periodical for
women published in the English language. II
is The American authority on Fashion. House
hoid Affairs, Etiquette and kindred matters
Its literary department is of the highest order.
Its illmstrttiond comprise exquisite rngr;n =
in@S from the works OF eminent artists. with
portraits. local sketches and amltSn" comic
pictures Its Communications with the Capt
tais OF Europe is such as 10 enable il Ia make
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and notifications in styles that take place in
the centres of fashion. thus enabling lis read
er> Ia dress in the most becoming attire al the
smallest expense. This feature alone is worth
to :. family times the subscription price 81
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Is -'--..4-e ara. ,a..-e..-;- ~.t IL
organ at the rr,shNt rian church tH-i Sun
,iIv. She is fine musician.
Some fellow rode "ls NJ. ". Nevis
horse last week. He found Inn a few days
afterwards near Montgomery
We did not learn until after too late ion
onr last issue that Mr.. FL. brennan wa,
the happy father OF n bouncing girl.
The Conference appointed Rev. j. \
Elli~ to preach here for the ensuing year
Mr.. McLaurin Cos to Simpson county.
\ lew nights ago some thief entered tho
depot and tool, from the table OF the oper
al"r a lighted lamp. He did not believe in
cropping in darkness.
We learn that Mr.. Withcrs has decided
rnt to leave Brookhaven, and will probably
engage in business again. His many
friends will b. rrioiced to hear this.
w regretted H. learn oi the indi~i.oSi-
ton Of Dr. Bowen sunday morning last.
Will, he was returning from a profession
al cali he was Frustrated in the street with
vertigo.
Last Friday morning little Mary With
cr~ lost her morocco companion. while 90
ing 10 the train. Ii contained Il twenty
dollar gold piece, two silver dollars, som,
small change velvet purse. pocket hand
trrchlet, etc.
The Chancellor will not hold Chancery
Cont the first week OF coming December
Term, it being christmas week. The Court
will convene on Monday, the first daY o.
January 1888. Litigants and all concern.
el are requested To take due notice.
We have received from Latham Alex
ander Il Co. their United States Cotton
Report. They estimate the crop at 6.367.
S56 bales. The crop in this State is pu
down at 1874. The estimate for Lin
colin county is > 903 fifty ight bales NOR,
than was made in the county last year.
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vt Mrs. F. 4. Browns can be found q
large stock for the holidays, comprising
albums, autograph albums, scrap books
elegant boxes OF paper from 25cts to -
pcrfnmery and other novelties also beauti
full hats, honnets, and everything in the
millinery line. Call and see for yourself
She dries competition in styles and prices
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Buy your machinery OF II. Dudley Cole
man u Bro, New Orleans. They hcep full
lines, and will sell MS cheap as any house In
the country. Patronize Southern enterpri-
scs. ieb "a If.
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Some merchants insure their stock and
houses and neglect their children. Why
not save the mothers heart and life by car
rvving the badly box OF DR.. Mnffett's Teeth.
ina (Tee,hing powders?l Other farthers do
II
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STILL IN THE RIsG, But Nor DlsFIGunED
/ defy competition in MY line. Ny goods
are made by my special order. and I Know
what they are. My long experience in the
business and a professional too, will bear
me out. WIN. ABsHAGEN.
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Everybody has found out that J. +. Nal.
ty, wholesale liquor dealer, sells the best
whisky in town for the money, by the gal.
lon. Every gallon guaranteed t;o and
see him. He is offering it at rock bottom
figures. Remember the place, under tho
Old Court- houSp
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That j. 3. Nalty has the largest stock OF
pure whisky in town, direct from Kentucky
distillerics, which he is offering by the gal
Ion or barrel. Call and give him your
orders. Best in town.
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For THE LADIES.

Robertson has in stock toilet articles OF
every description. The ladies are respect
fully invited TO call and examine his col
ognes, Florida waters, cosmetics, etc. The
neatest packages in the market
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Honor R0ll--Star Su bscriber

We acknowledge the receipt Of the fol-
lowing amounts from subscribers. In iu-
t'lre the subscriber paving the furthcrest
| ahead will have his name set in black tyne,
and VIII be known as the "star'' subcriber:
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AROUND TOWN.

Christmas gilt!
1t rained SOME Tuesday.
TURKEYS were plentiful this week.
Are vou going to hang up your "sox?'
Next week eggs will sell for about ten
cents.
Are you going to gobble up any COB,
blers?
Monday morning the hearts of the little
folks will he made glad.
In the midst oil vour Christmas fc>tivi'
tics remember the poor.
\ good many OF our citizens attended
Conference at Crystal Springs.
Ed. Short has rebuilt his store house al
ShortviIlc and * again under Roadway.
Some improvements are being made on
the store occupied hy Mrs. Fannie Brown
Only lew more days and the plan,iv'
wall OF the turkey will be heard in the land
DIR. BENEFITS kitchen caught on fire sun
dav, bat was put ont before much damage
WAS done.
Corn from Louisville Ky, sells cheaper
here than it can he bought in the surroun
ding country.
Vas supp. ...,. ), "a. M.:s!,S 40!
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Knit sacks for the babies, misses and la
dies, big fresh stock just received by
Henry & Meek, which are offered cheap
for cash.
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Those whom we have indnlgcd for the
past season will please call and settle, We
need money. Call at once and make us
glad. DAUGHrsY & SMyLIE.
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CHRISTMAS JSCpNJSG

And .Jno. Marshall & Co have just re-
ccived fine lot OF Christmas toys, fancy
candies, prize-boxcs at B,guechitto, Miss
Come and supply yourself at once. 81
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Planes and organs ut factory prices. Buy
direct and save agents profits Call or
address to W. }. Warrington, 2Si Royal
street
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-12-21

For macaroni, cheese, dried apples or
family groceries Of all kinds you will find
at the mammoth store of Henry Il Meek.
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married..

In Beauregard, December It'll, at the
rosiecuce OF the brides father, DIR. Fcrgu-
sou, by Rev. W. W. Hopper, Miss Kelly
Ferguson 10 Mr.. G. J. Walker.
December 7th, at the Residence of the
brides mother, by Elder Il. ID. Middleton
Mr.. W. NJ. Smith, Jr, and Miss f. V. Rails,
all of Copiah county.
On the evening OF November 2Sth, 1882,
by Elder S. NJ. Williamson, s. NJ. Rolling,
of McComb City, and Miss Ruth Furlow, Of
Beauregard, Miss.
Near Boguechitto, Miss, November 3oth,
1882, by Rev III. p. Lewis, Mr.. Wm. Lewis,
OF China Grove, Pike county, to Miss Della
Thompson, of Lincoln county, Miss.
At Bethel Church. in Lincoln county,
December 81 1882, by Rev. II. p. Lewis,
Mr. Stephens J. Havers to Miss, J. McFar-
land-bosh OF Lincoln county.
At the Residence of the brides father,
near Columbia Miss, November 10Th 1882,
by Rev w. J. Ball, Mr. VIM. Pitlman
to Miss Maggie Regan-all of Marion coun-
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, DR. W. BILLIE.
1G5 Canal street, between Bourbon and
Nnrnhinests. Nov Orleers, Ia, sncc;alties:
->.rtorg: cb.>,-,r15.d r.. t-a oi.oaras' IN
.og. .sasas RI. e..t-.. 5,.f.e..o.a. g. cpl
lers..- Ays:erio paralysis, &c, o.. nervous de-
hi'ily accompanied by impotcncv and semi
nal weakness, either caused by abuse or age
and is always cured by DR.. Billes method
pr. Bile is a pupil OF Prof. Ricord, Paris,
has resided in New Orleans Tor the last lG
years, and has gained great reputation
for skill and success, as hundreds OF the best
citizens will testify. In his treatment OF
diseases peculiar to ladies he has been
emincntlv successful Consultations and
correspondence absolutely confidential Let
tiers OF inquiry mn't contain postage stamps
ior answer. Residence, 2ll Canal street.
marlG-1v
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Jno. l. Marshall & Co, at Bognechitto,
Miss, pay the highest market prices for
cotton, wool, hides and all kinds of.ec untry
produce,
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Henry 4 Meek have just moved into the
large aud commodious store OF r. 3. With
ers, and have a stock OF goods not excelled
by any in town. .4H.lf
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S.ss For five cents, Wells, Richardson 4
Co, Burlington, Vt, will send c"lorcd sam
piles 81 all colors OF Diamond Dyes, Will
dir, ciiuns.
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GET THE ORIGINAL.

pr. Pierce'> "Pcllets original "Littlc
Liver Pills (sugar-coated) cure sick and
bilious headache, sour stomach, aad bill.
ons attacks. BY druggists
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y large stock OF clothing, cheap Tor cash
just received by Henry X Meek Ovcrcoats
at New York prices.
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NEW STORE. New GOODS,

A large stock of gentlemen underwear
at Henry 81 Meeks,
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For linen damask in all colors or oil ta-
BILE clothes, 60 to Henry & Meek.
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At the brides residence near Columbia
Miss, November 30th, 1882, by Rev, w. J
Ball, Mr.. Chris. Burt to Mrs. Saral
eimmons-all of Marion county, Miss.
At the residence OF the brides father
ooi ~, w. L. Campbell, near Summit, Miss.
ON Ihursd y evening DECEMBER 7th. 1882
by Rev.C. ii. Otken. Mr. Edward s Con.
, ndy, Oh Inc Baton Rogue La Capitolian-
1Ao'oc"'e' 10 Miss Corinne Campbell.
On Dec. 9TH, at the residence of A NJ
summers SUNNI by Rev. w. H. Bailey, Mr.. Floyd
Williams and Mrs. Ida Kendrick-allo i
Lincoln county. - y
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For jeans, both pretty and cheap, go to
Henry Il Mcek's.
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Berlin z,phyr in all shades at Henry 4
Mcck's.
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pORT.tN'

The big rush for genuine pure whisky
by the gallon. still continues at
J. r. N,ITYs
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Worsted goods OF all kinds at. IGenrv &
Meck's, cheap.
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DR.. w. BILL

For Isle thread gloves, kid gloves OF
any thing in the glove line. Henry x
Me- ks is the place.
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The most popular of all the English NJ
P,s: Mince pie.
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anchor. tntlrmen,' said he, ''if there
ever was place on earth that needs an
clectri" light, it is this town." "Why?" in
qaired one OF the crowd "Beca.,e Ma
tnre has failed to show her up: perhaps Mr..
! Ellison can" That drummer had only ia
+ ken one drink.
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A large variety of buttons in all shades
and kinds, at Hcnry& Meek's.
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SANTA CLAUS.

The most complete stock OF Christmas
presents ever received in this city, such as
books, scrap books, albums, inkstands, gold
pens, papatercs, purses, and various arti-
Giles for presents, which we are offering at
small profits for cash only Call before
purchasing. DAuGHTRy d SMYLlE
Buy yonr christmas whisky by the gallon
at J. b. Nalty's. He is the only wholesale
dealer i'm town
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FINE SHOES FOR IIoIIpAYs. vis.fas
The best ladies, children's and gents
shoes in town, can be found at the Shoe
Store Of VIM. Abshagen. At
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Jno. I. Marshall 4 Co will sell You 0 lbs
coffee for 800. Flour from 5000 to 50 90
per Dbl. III 5s4a-s.s, t st
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DR.. j. w. MARTIN,

Having resumed the practice Of medicin
would respectfully solicit share OF the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended him.
Special attencion given to OBSTETRICS and
diseases Of women and children. feb10
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A good pair Of mems Boots for $3.50 at
Jno. /. Marshall d Co, ,.s.... 3t
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Winter is coming and you need a nice
comfort for your bed. A large supply at
Henry & Meek's from 81 25np.
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J.. White. McComb City. april IS .......... 100
~ okef, NtsSull, June *, ,.............. On
. l, bafk>utle mon thlrch, April 81. IN
/ II Applewhte. CaSeyviile. Jan 50 zoo
\ " White Bcauregard, July SO ......... 90
jung MtMlli:tii, Ifookii;tten. Jan 81 ..... 90
! Jas BOURNE, Montlceilo. MAY S3............ 200
Robert CriScoc, Brookhayen. Nov So > 90
:. VI Case leauregard. Feb 81 ... / 90
EF iitIce, Beaufegaf't Dee S2...,........ %
Luxe Lea. NeSSon. FtD Observation-Disclosures. > 90
III Il RnSiWick. WeSSon. Oct 81 .... / 90
Twin. JACKSON, sep Observation-Disclosures. 90
l. NJ bowman, tfaZlehurSt. Jan S.......... :: 80
l. bi!!taiil. Fcb Sb......... 100
/ W & Mill>aps. - Dee 81 ~ 4un
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Boguechitto Items.

Cold weather tiere-~wood is out.
Sixteen bales OF cotton have been ship
ped from this place Could have shipped
more; the trains pass every day sometimes
stop. You can't blame the Railroad.
The merchants and doctors have good
time discussing the Tariff Question" and
the clerks are agitating the Matrimonial
Question. The latter is very interesting to
some OF the young ladies.
Fr>d Wis is a wise man. liz never gets
cross wise, hut he can beat the oldest man
in the world buil,ling twenty loot trcstle
lcngthwise.
The lumber business has improved some
OF latc-that is, the demand. The price is
:" low it is degrading to speak OF it,
J. J. Helm will take trip up in the
Northwest after Christmas.
Mr.. A. Richardson opened his plethoric
heart and gave the y"un" folks chance
to shake the dust from their feet" ON last
Thursday night. Uncle Al. got up ON HI,
'paster jints and cut the piSiu wing"
\ Stranger wolll think this mining
country. indging from tn, quarts" carrie,
over The W. and F. Railroad by some o'
the employees it taint.
\ drummer happened To drop oil her,
/ the other day. lie concluded to take il
the town. not commercially, but TO see til,
town. lie spent several moments il lie
holding and >crutinizing the public build
ings, broad streets and beautiful springs
Na;19 f2ti@Het and thirsty, - r;eitad Pvt
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI !
LINCOLN COZ NTN. !
To the Board Of Mayor and Aldermen of thu.
City of Hroukii:Nru:
We the undersigned legal voters within the
corporate limits of the city of Bruok!iavrn rec
oinnrnd l." you W. w. Holling>worth To be Il
man of good reputation. and Il sober and Slita l.
bic person to receive license to retail vinnuS
SpiiitnoI,> and malt liquors in less quantities
than one pint, within the corl'nrate limits Of
HrookhHhrn. in the buildn. known rs Tie
Storm bui,",ny, on na,,ruad avenue.
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Be sure and give Henry q Meet ! ,all
when you Come to town. 1t will paw Won.
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Henry e Meek mean business. tits no
trouble for them to show yoa their goods.
Il You xainine them you are certain to
ony. ihey have big stock and are de
termlned Y sell as low as the lowest.
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& Meek. i.
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Horper.s Haxar for 1883. Razar

"an 'npare with il. 4. volume Is iiinTny ia
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forgotten Grape indeliby engraved ON the tatlst
or every classmates mind. BY some eloquent word
or still more eloquent, kindly and generous actor
No clessmate will feel anything but unalloyed sat.
isfaction IN any leaf which may be added to hi,
laurels or any boon TO his blessings @
The Princess Dolgorouki, morganatic widow y,
the late Gar, recently left Kissengen. where aha
had expected TO spend the entire season. ve,y
abruptly. hearing of the impending visit to tina.
place of the Grand-Duke Vladimir, whom she 20.
CARDS as her bitterest foe Her troubles and sur
lows are beginning to show their rayages upon her
beautiful face aud form. and she has abandoned all
hope OF ever Ieenterng the society Of which sbs
once was brilliant ornament. She now deyotea
her entire attention TO the training of her children
and particularly to tho education of her only son a
handsome and gifted lad who closely resembles the
ancient princes of the DOlgOrouki line.
WEIR's n. H.. Aug. 23.-A telegram has been 70
ceived from the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher to tho
effect that he Will not visit the White Mountains or
Old Orchard Beach this summer contrary to widely
published statements.
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to those who favor the existing duties nor
windy arpumepts for abstract free trade. buC
the Commission, it may he assumed. wants ana
believes in tariff that shall protect ana pro-
mote American industry, and does rot want
and will not recommend any duty which can DO
shown 70 defeat that end. 1t is acting for
Congress which believes in protection, but not
in the imposition of any unwise or unjust
burdens. If Il man can show that any par
ticular duty is unwiSe or unjust, III KIND or III
degree he ought to have, and doubtless Will
have, full attention.
The real trouble is that tie opponents OF the
present system do not want to improve or
amend it. They want TO destroy it, and they
fancy that every blunder i'll it that escapes
notice. every fault that the revision does not
correct, will serve them so much capital I'D
a raid against the system as whole. but
they are making a serious mistake. Inc
people of this country are not disposed 10
change the general character or purpose or the
tariff but they do want it corrected ana
amended as far as possible so that 1t may oe
complete and good of its kind If those VINO
oppose it refuse to take any part in that work.
and keep back any knowledge they may have
of defects in the tariff, in order to be able TO
declaim against it more loudly in political con-
tests hereafter they will find that they have not
strengthened their cause, or gained III the con-
fidence of the people.