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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOR RENT.


FoH RENT
The Warehouse opposite the C. & o, Depot
now occupied by Mr. Robert Hi adjoining p
B. Sublett & Son on east and J, w Todd on
west. Possession given let Nav next
febl3 3t. ALEX TT. H STUART,
r Ong's Executor VS. Parry. 6c.-In pur.
~ suance of a decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county November q, 1882 in this
cause shall proceed at nv office, in Staun.
ton, on Tuesday. March 10. 1899 to tai Ia iurfh-
er account OF tine tPaDsaetiohs of JAMES M,
Watson as Executor of Joseph Long decd &c.
febl3 at JOS A. WADDFLL Com'r,
VTyRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
L FARM.-By virtue of a deed of trust exc
cuted to me by Augustus Bauth, bearing date
on the I9th OF February, 1872. win proceed, or
the premises, Ga 20 '"i u
Wednesday,, The, l4th day OF March. 1883,
to sell at public auction, that desirable Farm
upon which Augustus Bauth now resides ana
which was owned by Peter Ruebush in bis life
time situated about miles from Greenviile
on the HowardsvilleT Turnpike. Also tract Of
acres aG,oining 7
I TBRMs .ibaslfin aana to pay elsts OF EsiS
and the remainder upon credit or one. tvs
and three years from the date of sale, with In
terest from that date-the purchaser giving
bond with approvedpersonals security, and the
title retained as ultimate security. =. t'-
JAMES BUMGARDN Err. JR,
febfS-tds trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Heavy storms of a cyclonic nature,
accompanied by deluging rains have
caused general overflow in nearly all
the rivers of England, Ireland, Scot
land, and Wales. which will be likely
to produce nearly as much suffering as
the overflows in Germany. The de,
struction of property has also been very
great, many houses being blown down
and vessels wrecked.
SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY.
james Lucas who caused the death of
boy at Allegheny Station some weeks
since by inducing him todrink large
quantity of whiskey, has been tried,
and convicted, and sentenced to the
penitentiary for nine years. 1t is said
his counsel will take an appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13


VS..
Edward j. Wayland, Admir- of Mary j. P.
Dull, decd, George w. Dull, Joseph Milstead
and Elizabeth j., his wife, formerly pElN ia
cob II. Dull, Augustus B. Dull, John Risk and
Charlotte G., his vile, (fpr4iarly Dull Robert
Dull, M. w. D. Arg9nbrS ght and Elizabeth, his
wife, QormeYly Dr1lH. James Dull Maria Dull,
the two children Ct John N. Dull, decd, the
naql9s and residence of whom are unknown,
Charles A, Lightner and Mary c., his wife,
formerly Hapgof), Jacob F. Hanger, George G..
Hanger, John II. Hanger, Theodore r. Hanger
Charles l.. Hanger, VIM T. Hanger, James p
Hanger. and Edward c. Hanger, an infant Gvo.
"A but under q years of age-......... Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is 10 eafafee the spe-
e1flc performance of q oDSatracs for the sale and
conveyance of taa SHsirs undivided interest OF
Mary ]. = QDsail, tnow dec.d), IN tract of about
NJ &?rfS Of land situated near Arbor Hill in
Augusta county=AyAld Contract having been
entered into eetween the Plainti # and the said
Mary j. e. Dull, during her lifetime to wit -
Ga lie 9Th day OF June 1874.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that John Risk
and Charlotte e., his wife, and the two children
of John N. Dull, decd, whOse names and resi-
dences are unknownS ARE pom residents OF this
state, it is ordered that they do appear here
within ane n nth after due publication of this
no.lce, and do what Ia necessary to protect
their interests, 1rste,-
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
w, II, Craig. D. q, ianD2.4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

AN UGLY FRACAs.-Wm Elrks,
.o!ored man who lives in Strainville,
rear Lewisburg, was arrested by Ser.
,eant Branh4m and committed to jail
esterday evening .elfSf@ed with having
cia@itted a murdte I; ass4Hlr gpon
lis sister. He struck her severe blow
in the head with all axe handle, cutting
an ugly cash and laying 6sfS the skull
bone, and, perhaps. causing fracture.
-Greenbrier Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

The beautiful estate of the late An
rev Kennedy, "Cassilis," 245 acres
lear Cbarlestown, w. Va, has been sold
% DR.. Geo. Terrill, for 1000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
Louisiana State Lottery Company.
.Azz@za9zzp@z9
y Lnre~[
Commissioners.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Incorporated in 1868 for Is ears by the Legis-
Ia ure Tor Educational and Charitable purposes
with a capital of 81 600 u00-to which reserve
fund OF $3.50. 0CO has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Its fran
chise was made part OF the present State Con-
stitution adopted December End, A D., 1879.
The only Lottery eUer Uoted on and endorsed by
the people Of any State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Public is requested carefully 10 notice the
ne1o and enlarged Scheme TO be draa0n Monthly.
sF CAPITAL PRIZE, 5000. "a
Tickets only So. Shares in proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
VYIRG1NiA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerk g
" office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
January 26th, 1885,
F. NJ. Flnley's Creditors. ...... Plaintiffs,


F. NJ. Finley and als..-...............D Defendants,
on a Scire Fdctds to revive the foregoing cause
ley, Thomas ]. Martin and Laura Virginia
Martin, his wife, [nee Finles) Elizabeth Fin
ley Widow, and Emmit Finley, children and
heirs OF F. NJ. Finley, decd.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that j. Newton
Finley and Emmit Finley. children and heirs
of F. M. Finley, decd, are non residents of this
State, 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and show cause if any they can, why
the cause aforesaid of "F. NJ. Finlev's Creditors
vs.. F. NJ. Finl y, &C." should not be revived
and proceeded with, to final decree against
them as heirs of F.. NJ. Finley. dec ID, as afore-
said and otherwise to protect their interests as
may be necessary in said suit
Teste,
]. N. RYAN. Clerk
,EcholS Bell & Cattlett u o. iansn4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
the following property, vlz:-

but lOllONlAS pIOpci "
LIST A certain FRAME HOUSE and LOT Oh
the MiddlebroOk road near David Young's, and
adjoining the property of Mrs. R1swick anu
others,-now occupied by Nat Thomas.
2nd. A small FRANZ HOUSE and LOT Oh
Stafford Street, adjoining the property of Geo.
W hite.
Terms OF SALE:-O ne-fourth in cash,-the
remaining hree-fourths in three ssuai pay
montns-the deferred pa Ia On is to bear six PEI
2slturn Interest from day of sale, with GOOD
botes well endorsed, and vendors lien retain ed
as ultimate security.
deel2-4t Q. a. RICHARDSON, Trustee.
POsspOEement.-The above sale has been
postponed until Saturday, Feb uary 24th, 1888,
ian23-tds G. A. RICHARDSON Trtlstea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
LAND SALES.
EARM roK SALE PRIVATELY.

EsARM FoK SALE PRIVATELY,-Iw will
II sell the farm known as the "W K Wal
lace farm" near Craigsville, in Augusta Co.,
containing 2o3 acres, with good house &C.
and out-hOuses, new Swisher barn HEsl
about one hundred acres in timber rest sHssa
of land In grass; close r.. lqtT, school house,
and several chprcAfs, 2Inilcs Of the Railroad
@ald land; bcth black and CORAL, For iUrther
particulars, address r. A. WALLACE,
feb6.tf GFaiG4ville Augustl Co Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

l. deed of Trust executed and recorded on
the 22nd day of September, 1882. from e. w
Shott and Ann Eliza, his wife, to c. A. Rich.
ardt on, trustee. the said deed of trust having
been executed for the benefit of the creditor,
OF the said e. W. Shott. WI Proceed TO sell in
front of the ccGrt- house. az public auction, on
II t5StsturQnV ,JonKGru 18Th 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Al

The PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT
MoNTEREY.-Sirice the departure last
Summer of Rev. Mr.. Laird from Mon
terey, who is now the Pastor of Mt.
Horeb church in this county, the Pres.
byterian church at Monterey, Highland
county, has been without Pastor
Week before last, Rev. John Preston,
Pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Franklin, Pendleton county. w. Va,
preached in that church series of very
interesting sermons. Rev. Mr.. Preston
is young man of talents and fine prom
Use, and his meetings were favored with
large congregations. In speaking OF
him the Highland Recorder says, che
preached without notes, and in tones
full and deep, presented the plain truths
Of the gospel, in such logical and posi-
tive manner as to secure the serious at
tention of all, some times growing elo-
quent and interpolating his unanswera
BILE arguments with beautiful and well
chosen SMILES. He has a prepossessiDg
appearance, pleasing address. and his
sincere earnestness inspires the nearer
with confidence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

OF THE ST. LOUIS DOU
BILE TRAGEDY THE RUSE OF A DES-
PERATE MAN AND A WEARY BUT
LOVING MOUNTAINEERING DEATH
CHEERFULLY-THE LETTER OF THE
MURDERER AND SUICIDE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place Monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY WIN
FORTUNE. THIRD GRAND DRAW
ING, CLASS g. AT NEW ORLEANS, TUES
DAY, MARCH Is, 1SS3-I54th' Month
ly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, In Fifths i'm proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
THE DOUBLE DEATH.

The door had closed behind Governor
Johnson, and the occupants of the room
Parker, his wife, and the busy attor-
ney egoeHte9-YeFe EatGhiGg IN 2 dumb
way the attendant who was shooting
the bolt. At this moment it was that
Parker swiftly drew his pistol, and,
putting the muzzle against the back of
his wife's head, pulled th trigger. The
report rang out, and brought all to their
feet as the young wife tumbled forward
in heap to the floor-dead! Before
any one could take a step toward the
mqrdeTer PsrkeF had freq again, fns
bullet this time piercing his own brain.
He fell beside her dead, but soop
to die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

NIRGINIA.-At a Circuit Court held for
Augusta county, November 18th. 1882 :
Henry Miller, Plaintiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

A HORRIBLE STORY FROM CENTRAL
DEPOT A letter from Central Depo'
lays there are nine cases of smallpox
At that place. Or. Jerry Farmer, >
brother of DR.. William Farmer of this
1lace, is among the IifereTs. Five ne
gro men are in box car with the loath-
'ome disease-tWO are dead and half de.
composed and there is 10 one to attend
hem or remove the bodies We heai
hat the three survivors will be removed
,nd the box car and bodies hen burned
Doctor Farmer caught the disease from
hese cases. - WktheviNe Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
J. N. RYAN. Clerk.
7EchOlS, Bell & Cattlett p. q. ian30-4t

NIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerk
Office of the Court of Hastings for the
city of Stanton, February 5th, 1885,
George Farrar and Mary Jane Farrar, his
wife. nee Campbell. and Charlotte Tyree, nee
VS..
Thomas G. Campbell, Margaret o. Campbell,
Susan 7; Campbell. Robert Campbell, Elmore
Campbell, Corrinne Campbell, Lottie AdeIine
Campbell,-the last three being infants under
IA years OF age-James L. Campbell, and Lewis
A. Campbell nafandonto
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

SO may this spark of vital fans
Forsake its languid melancholy francs
Soon may eyes their trembling lustre close,
Welcome the dream ess night of long repose:
soon may this worn out spirit seek the bosom
Where lulled TO slumber grief forgets to moan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13
LEGAL NOTICES.

TTNhOimpsOn' Administrator vs.. ThOmp-
l. SON and als.-I shall proceed at my Of
nee, in stanton, on Tuesday, March 8, 1888. to
take the accounts required by decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, entered in
this case. November %, 1882 Persons asserting
claims against the estate of James E. Thomp-
son, decd, are required to present said claims
to me on or before the day first herein named.
feb6-4 JOS. A. WADDEEL, Com'r.
NOTICE.-As guardian of Mary Janette
~ Kyle [called 'Maynette"l of Gilmore
Probate Court of said county, / shall petit
tion the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Vir-
ginia, at its next March term, 1889, for an or
der requiring the transfer to me as such guar
dian all funds under the control of said court
coming to my said ward from the estate of her
deceased aunt, Miss Agnes r. McCIung, inclu-
ding the proceeds of sale of real estate, in pur-
suance of chap. 1875 of the Code of 1873.
feb6 At o. KYLE, Guardian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

NIRGINIA-lN VAcATIoN:-In the Clerk S
office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
January 10th, 1885,
David Dull. Plaintiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

James Boggs, a citizen Of Accomac
county, was seized with fit, fell into o
itch, and was drowed, near his home,
Saturday, the I'd of February.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
oil.
POROUS plaetrrn.
vARIOUSQUACKS.
WhO-Each with His Own Pet Scheme
Cultivate the Field of HUI
man Nature.
porclto Glaciers.

There have always been quacks - lega
| quacks, theological quacks, scientific quacki
and medical quacks. Some of them are bland
oily fellows who argue and smile the world
into believing in their favorite bit of humbug
Others are pompous and pretentiOus para
sites. But they make it pay. Men seem tC
love to be swindled, STIMULATING only that il
shall be neatly done.
The dear public are equally liberal to the
electric and magnetic fraud. This fellow is q
genius in his line. He will put a magnetic
belt around your waist, a magnetic necklace
under your chm, or fit you out with an entire
suit of magnetic clothes, warranted to serve
the purpose of ordinary garments, and at the
same time to cure all diseases, from whOOping
cough to hasty consumption.
Most of these have no more electric or mag
netic power about them than resides in wooden
blankets or in girdles Of sackcloth. Only
when supplied by an expert is electricity of
the slightest use as a medicinal agent, and
even. then its value is grossly Over-stated.
What is the strongest possible presumptive
evidence in favor of particular remedy
Clearly that it should have been prepared by
responsible persons of acknowledged skill in
the treatment of disease.
Squarely on this foundation stands BEN
SONS CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER. In
dorsed by 5000 physicians, pharmacists, drug
gists, and chemists, it needs no further
apology nor introduction. 1t is the one and
only true and tried external application.
Quacks of all kinds pay the Capcine the COM
pliment of their dislike, as Satan is said to
hate holy water.
Look in the middle of the plaster for the
word "CAPCINE." Price % cents.
Seabury & johnson, Chemist, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
Won't Wear the Collar

So far as the court has gone with its
decision, it has entirely upset the legisla-
tiOn that found its champion and eX-
FOUNDER i'm Mr.. Sumner. 1t is amusing to
note the observations of some of the Re-
publican papers hereabOuts, in being
obliged to deal with a court which they
have almost openly claimed as their own,
in respect to this decision on the imprac-
ticable civil rights bill. They say, for in
stance, that the court can well afford to
give back the sovereignty in the matter to
the States, snow that things are so
changed" As if the Supreme Court were
body to keep back its decisions from
policy of any sort; as if the profession of
loyalty had any standing in that court at
ali; as if it waited to see whether it would
be safe to decide before deciding. The
sole and simple fact is that Mr.. Sumner
and his personal following undertook to
do what they had no constitutional author
ity to do, i'm passing the civil rights bill in
its present form. They no doubt expected
that the law would Overawe the tribunal.
But statutes are fleeting, while the dis
pensers of judgment are as stable as any
thing we have.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
RATES OF ADVERTISING

N ADVANCE. DELIVERED BY CARRIER OR PRE-
PAID BY NAIL.
Mail subscribers will please observe the dale
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
Railroad Murder as a Fine Art.


One notable feature of the railroad acct
dent of the present day is the thorough
ness and efficiency with which it does its
work If the travellers head is not knocked
off by the collision, or his throat cut by
flying glass, or his lungs and other vitals
skewered BY nine-fOOt splinters created
during the process of derailment, he may
congratulate himself that he has only es.
capped these petty annOyances to be roasted
TO death i'm the holocaust which surely fol
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
"Midsummer Madness
Ne,o York Eceaing Post.

VV'Vt'tg 0YVs
To vote such sums of money to persons
to whom, however meritOEiOus they may
have been, the American people have dis
charged all lawful obligations, and who
had no right to ask for or to expect any
further bounty, and at the same time to
open the door to wholesale swindling,
which will rob the peoples treasury of
untold millions for the benefit of claim
agents and perjurers, seems to be sheer
midsummer madness. But it will be
done, and Democrats and Republicans in
Congress will run a race of demagOgy to
secure political capital in bringing it
about unless public opinion rises up all
over the country to put its veto upon so
racklnss an act of nrOdi oalitX.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
A Dead "Give Away"

But it is more significant to read in the
majority report of the committee on ship
ping that the drawback of duty allowed
by the proposed bounty clause on the ma
terials which enter into the construction
of a vessel would reduce the cost of the
vessel to that of a ''similar steamship
built on the Clyde" In other words, if
free materials were permitted the Ameri-
can shipbuilder would be placed on an
equal plane with his English COMPETE
tor. In the face of his admission why Of
fer q bOuutV2
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
DESIGNATING 'S4.

Cincinndti COMMERCIAL Gdsette.
A party of principle can stand up under
defeat and can grow more resOlute there
bv. But party composed of such exact
ingIy critical elements as many Republi-
cans are, who know of no reason for being
in party save to carry principles into
action, if it should be defeated because
the representative principle was trampled
upon in its nomination of President,
would probably be defeated beyond re-
cOvprV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
Insatiate Rapacity.

Glowing accounts have been sent over
the wires during the past few days OF the
heauty of the natural ice bridge al
Niagara falls, supplemented with the re-
mark that it is worth going miles to see
Cannot the haekmen at that place be salts
fled with the fortunes they make out OF
summer tourists without trying to turn
winter travel that way instead of toward
the South?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
Including Colonel" CockerilI.

% =
1t would be about the proper thing to
call all people plain ''Mister' this side OF
the National Congress, save where men
are actually i'm military or naval service,
and it devOlves on the newspapers T.
begin the work of reform. If they Will
cut the titles off the bogus Colonies,
Generals. Judges and "Honorables" the
sensible nublic will soon follow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

One million barrels Of whisky must be
taken out of bond in less than two weeks,
unless the bonded spirits bill becomes a
law. The distillers threaten to export
the Withdrawn stock to Cuba or Liver
pool and bond it there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

They are holding a church fair in Mem
phis. and the ladies in charge are said to
have been prompt to invite Mrs. Langtry
TO partake Of their Inequalities. As an
attraction for the enterprise We should
think the Lily would draw. Pity Geb-
hard isn't aInne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
COMMISSIONERS

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Leg
islature for educational and charitable pur-
poses-with a capital of s1,000000-to which a
reserve fund of over S550,000 has since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made a part of the present State
Constitution, adopted December ?, A. ID. 1879
Inc 6n ihe oeg fye nv STATE Sfsie o anu
1t aegeT scales or pOstp0nes.
It's GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
place monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A
FORTUNE.-Second Grand Drawing, Glass
Il, AT NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, FEB
RUARY 13, 1SS3-153d Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each. Frac-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

The Democrats i'm Congress should re-
member that the tariff bills there pending
are not of their framing. But every honest
feature i'm them should receive their ap-
prevail. The faulty features can be I'M
proved bv the next Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

Wall street Is somewhat puzzled by the
statement that James Il. Keene has mort
gagged his Newport property for S11,OOo.
Some think he has probably run through
his large wealth. and others that he Is only
preparing for some grand speculative ven
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

Jansen. the notorious resurrectiOnist Of
Washington. has been sentenced TO eleven
months Imprisonment for body snatching.
II is said that il was his purpose to steal
the remains Of John Howard Payne had
ne NOT come To grief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27

The Nebraska Senatorial contest is live
Iy one. The Democrats and anti-MOnopO-
lists have the game in their hands, but
appear 10 De at loss as to the proper can
didate TO agree upon. 1t seems pretty well
settled that Statesman Saunders Will be
invited 10 take a back seat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-27
Doctoring the Federal Courts

1t is to be hoped that when the House
bill amending the law regulating the
transfer of cases from the State to the
Federal Courts reaches the Senate, it
Will be so amended as to strike out the
error of the House in reserving to parties
the right to have their cases transferred
from the State to the Federal Courts, upon
simple affidavit of belief that from preju-
dice or local influence they cannot obtain
justice in the former. This, it seems, is
the chief evil in the old law to be corrected
i'm framing the new. and from which issued
that flood of litigation poured INTO the Fed
eraI courts from the States during and
Immediately following the days Of recon-
structiOn. To meet the supposed neces-
sIty growing out of the peculiar situation
OF the States emerging from the chaos
of civil war, the jurisdiction of the
Federal courts was greatly increased
but instead of answering the
purpose designed. the Objectionable fea-
ture of the law referred to, enabled
shrewd lawyers To postpone indefinitely,
if not to defeat, the ends of justice, in an
endless variety of cases, having, per-
haps, no proper grounds upon which to
base an appeal. Simple affidavits are
too easily procured to remain the sole
ground of appeal from one court to anOth-
er where honest men may be deeply con-
cerned, and the ends of justice might be
better subserved if the courts were re-
quired to exercise some discretion upon
examination of the facts i'm the case.