davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
NEWS FROM ABROAD.
Delnney's scatcsce CSmm0ted =
keens's Hssse Nlns = Race.

Delnneys scntcsce CSmmssed
keens's Hssse Wiss = Race.
DrnLIS. May s.-Esrl Spencer, Loni
Lieutenant, has commuted the death sent.
ence OF Patrick Delaney, who pleaded
guilty to the charge OF completely In ths
murder OF Cavendish and Burke.
Americas Hsrse Yirst.
Lo.pos. Msy Sat Newmarket the sec.
ond spring meeting began today. The
race for the Burwell stakes Tor three. year
ods was won by by J. B. keens's Blue
Grass, AleKander's Wild Arab second.
Lord Roseberry's Blue Gown third. Twelve
starters.
Drifting Ists Conflict.
LONDON, May s.--The Times Berlin
correspondent says the Government and
Reichstag seem to be drifting rapidly into
O conflict.
Count Dct hambevd 10.
PARIS, May s.-It Is reported that Count
DeChambord has had q slight attack Of ap-
oplexy.
The Irtsh Members ei Parliament.
LONDON. May Sat = meeting Of the
Parnellits members OF Parliament, held
last night, parnell presided. A motion Vas
passed In favor OF the formation Of three
sub-committees-on on estimates, one on
foreign and colonial Affairs, and one on
local affairs. Each committee 10 TO he com.
posed Of FIVE members
Qusen Victoria Retsvss 20 Wis6sev.
LoSDoS, May s.-Queen Victoria has re-
turned TO Windsor.
A. OHleial RetISes.
DrBIIS, May S-Tbs governor Of the
Limerick jail mas retired from Office. IL 10
supposed MS retirement 10 due IN the com
plants made OF harsh treatment ol suspects
confined in that prison.
Espres.isG Cosadeace.
OTTAWA, May 4 A meeting Of Irishneu
war held here to-day. Speeches were made
by Senator HawlsLd. John Don0hus, Pfia.
cipal HcKsbe and Pat Baskerville, N. T..
Rc,ou'ions were passed repelling indis.
nsnt'y the foul imputstion cast upon The
character OF Charles stewart and express
ing confidence and faith In the wisdom Of
the constitutional policy 80 energeticslly
pursued by him a. leader OF the Irish
Parliamentary party. A subscription lisl
for The Psrnell testimonial ,uua ~.
yp-nru. uua Fa.aer Tha'.n. parish prie,t
ol ST. Patrick. appointed treasurer.
Hsghes Will Hss0.
81 Jonss. y. b., May s.-Ths govern
meht refuses TO commute the sentence of
Hughes, who 10 20 be hanged to-morroW.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
HIS LAST CRIME.
A Negro Hanged fo1 - ASssaps -
Commu ~ OasSa~s,

NADIsosyILLE, EY., Msy s.-A young
negro employed by Vim. B Haywood. near
Hanson, attempted t0 outrage the person
Of Mas. Haywood last Saturday. during tbs
sbsence OF her husband. The negro, fear.
ing discovery. fed, but wss arrested on
Sunday, and while the csptos we're wait.
ing for train 10 bring him here, body Of
hanged him to . tree. lie confessed hts
crime
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09

The greatest medical wonder Of the world
Warranted TO speedily cure Barns. Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles. ChiIblsins, CornS, letter.
Chapp4d Hands. and all skin e,uptions.
guaranteed 10 cure IN eye.y instance. Sr
Iucrry refunded 25 cents pr box: For
sole bJ L'rsB & c.. D5uggiss, C-.ts.
Toraer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Count Dct ha sn bovd III.

LONDON, May s.-The Times Berlin
correspondent says the Government and
Reichstag seem TO be drifting rapidly into
n cnnuict
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09

THE REGISTER has, by sew
hal thousand copies, a larger
REGULATION than any newspaper
IubIished in the two Eirginias
II Eastern Ohio. Its advanta-
he's as an advertising medium
re therefore apparent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
NATIONAL CAPITAL NEWS.
The Star Route TriaI-Biiss' Address
TO the Jury.

WASmyGroy, May S.-BIiss began the
seventh DAY of his address TO the jury in
the Star Route trial this morning. Re-
ferring to S. W. DOrsey's testimony, he
declared he had acknowledged the exist
ence of the red book described by Rerdell.
The Court interrupted with a request that
it be referred to that part of the testimony.
Mr.. Bliss accordingly turned to the repor,
of S. W. Dorsey's cross-examination and
quoted Dorsey (who was commenting upon
Rerdel! where he said Rerdell bad de-
clared he was faithful TO him dorsey,
and vet had stolen the book under bis arm.
Then Merrick had queried "He had, "
and Dorsey had seen his error and an
swered, according to his lRerdell's state.
p,ent -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
RreAch of Contract.

Cl>CrNNArI, May S-A verdict for SIS 900
damages for breach Of contract in furnish
ing machinery was rendered BY the jury in
the United States Court to-day in favor OF
the American Pressed Tanbirk Company
sgaipst the MCGown Pump Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
INSULT TO OUR FLAG.
An American Vessel Seized by Aspin.
Wall Soldiers.


PHILADELPHIA, May S.-Captain Green, OF
the brig Ellen II. Monroe, which has just
arrived at this port from Aspinwall, VIA
Cardenas. reports a most astonishing as
sault at Aspinwall upon the American
brig Mary c. Coomery from Pensacola, by
the authorities of the United States of Col
umbia. Captain Terry, of the Coomery,
arrived with his vessel at Aspinwall, with
a cargo OF lumber, early in August last.
The lumber was consigned to the Boston
Ice Company, and the vessel was ordered
% discharge her cargo at once upon the
with this order, but first demanded pay
meDt Of freight charges. This was refused,
and Captain Terry at once
Dropped HIS Vessel
out into the stream in order to avoid
wharfage and to await the payment Of the
freight due on the cargo, On August %
force of negro soldiers commanded by an
officer of the United States of Colombia,
came out to the vessel, and drove the cap
tain and the crew into the water at the
point of the bayonet. Before the soldiers
arrived at the vessels side Captain Terry
had hOisted the American flag to the main
topmast. The soldiers paid no attention to
this, and when they had obtained posses
sion of the vessel, dragged the flag down,
tore it in pieces and threw the
Tattered Remnants Into the Sea.
Captain Terry and his men, with consider
able difficulty, succeeded in swimming to
shore. The soldiers then had the vessel
taken to the wharf, where her cargo was
discharged under the supervision OF the OF:
licer in command, without the payment OF
any of the freight money to Captain Terry
or the owners OF the vessel, The vessel was
then turned over 10 Captain Terry, who at
once made complaint to the United States
authorities. General Foote was sent to AS
Iinwall from Washington, but as yet has
made no report. In the meantime Captain
Terry remains at Aspinwall. He dem inds
S2O,OO damages, which he has as yet been
unable to get,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
A E1iiOP 0hOls

M.yrHIs. Nay s.-This afternoon ct (
O'Clock City Marshal Y. c. Butler, OF Or.
ford. shot and instantly killed Cspt. .. n.
Thom psou, editor Of the Esgis, Who ~
resisting arrest. Butler Immediately sur.
rendered himself 20 the officers, sod - The
Circuit Court Grand Jury h nov IN 80
.ion, the csse will probably b tined 70
morrow. The circumstances leading 70 the
kilIirg are various.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
EnIhus,nstiealIy RSeeJxed

=, ATLANTA, May S-A special car went to
Monroe today with number Of promi-
nsht citizens and members of The Legisla-
Iure, and returned with Governor. elect
MGnaniei; VINO was enthusiastically re-
cei' ed. The Legislature meets TOMORROW
TO open the returns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Ruuud for New York.

CC.Nt.- BLUFFS. IA, March 5.-Jay
GoulG and parry, on a toUr OF inspection
over the Missouri Pacific and Wabash com
b!na;ion lines. .eit Ae!e a. ave y C!Ork this
evening Tor ,".Csgo, ove: tine Nahash by
spr "a! train. AID are br"-t t:rec; for
New ICrE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
PAUPeR IMMIGRATION.
The Cause and Its EHtci-SOme Inter.
esfinR Points

WAsHINGToS. May S.-Asa result OF the
inquiries made at the State Department, it
has been learned that the subject OF Gov.
ernor Buffers recent letter to the Secretary
Of the Treasury relative to pauper immi-
grafton from Ireland has foi some months
been under consideration in that depart
ment number OF reports relative there
to have been received, and among the most
interesting is one from Consul General
Merritt. OF London. giving the results OF
investigation made at his request in March
last By the United States Consuls in Ire
lank. The Consuls generally agree that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Gerfooaly Hart.

CHICAGO. Msy s-Judge Csten, er-mem.
ber of the Illinois Supreme Bench, while
out driving this afternoon was thrown from
buggy, the horse becoming frirhtensd
and ruuning svsy. The Judge struck upon
his mead and 10 seriously hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
TRAINING FOR THE FIGHT.
Charley Mitchell's Daily work At Sara.
foSa-PuEfIists I'm Church.

SARATOGA SPRINGS. y. Y, May S-As 8
rule, pugihsts DO not receive credit for
being devout Christians, and was there
fore treated to a genuine surprise Sunday
morning when observed Charley Mitchell,
the newly imported English boxer and
Billy Madden, his trainer and agent,
kneeling side by side in church which |
visited, and participating In the services as
piously as though they were deacons. 1t
occurred to me that possibly some superna-
tural agency had taken possession Of the
handsome pair Of young athletes, and that
maybe they had. abandoned the idea Of
Engaging I'm slugging Eneounters
with the heavy shoulder-hitters OF the
ring and enlisted among the enemies OF
sin and Satan. was mistaken.
Glad to see you in church." / said to
Madden when the service was over,
BILLY and myself always go to church,
said Michel in a cheerful tone, "and III
bet you hat we're not the worst men IN
church, neither"
you refer to the biceps?"
Not by any manner of means. What
do saw is that a man can be good boxer
and a square, upright Christian; and that's
what a good many Of my Christian acquaint-
auces don't pretend to be-" The English
man INDUCED in hearty, musical laugh.
The boy Michell,' said Billy Madden,
changing the topic, lis doing splendid
work, and I'll be surprised if he don't
make
Sullivan See Stars
when the mitts are on. don't say he'l
knock out Sullivan, and | don't proml Sc
you that he won't" with knowing laugh,
"but do tell you that there's a surprise in
store for those who come to see the fun.'
The headquarters at which Mike Clearys s
enemy is training have been named Glen
Mitchell. No matter what the condition
of the weather Mitchell adheres regularly
to the programme laid down by Madden.
He rises each morning al O'Clock and,
after a cold bath, takes sharp spin OF two
miles before breakfast. His first meal u.s.
ually consists OF couple of chops and two
eggs, with coffee and jelly. He dimes at
noon, and the interval between breakfast
and dinner is occupied in reading the
papers, receiving friends and attending TO
correspondence.
The Young Pugilist
receives and answers over a dozen letters
daily, and his style of writing is as strong
and clear as that of many men who make
pretense to be authors. He partakes OF
Joint, either beef or mutton, with vegetables
and a bottle of stout, for dinner. The
dessert consists of fruit.
After a good rest he starts of with Mad
den for walk of fifteen miles at good
gait. and on returning home he INDUCES in
the delightful exercise of punching big
pigs bladder for about half an hour After
tea the two men put on the gloves and
set-to in scientific style for quarter of an
hour.
A party OF Albany sporting men paid a
visit to Mitchell last Friday. One Of them,
who is pugilist of some note, expressed
the opinion that Mitchell can defeat Sulli.
van in a square stand-up ring battle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Nothing I'm IL.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May S.-Secretsry
Teller says there was nothing in the Presi-
dents order of Saturday, extending the
boundaries OF the Zlni Indian reservation,
in New Mexico. that could serve as foun.
dation for the opinion said 10 be enter
tanned by the friends OF Senator Logan that
that order was intended as a blow at the
latter, whom it was sought to reach through
Lis sOn.in.laX. Paymaster Tucker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
n.,,e,ou. T.mp.r,nr Wiz. . s~Iseh.

MILWAUKEE, May 5.-An engine, tender
and Elk freight care on the Milwaukee and
ST. Paul railroad went of the bridge near
La Merle, eleven miles from la Crosse.
Vie, and engineer Ferguson vas drowned.
Malicious tampering with the switch Is
supprNd d 10 pe the cause of the accident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
The Young Pugilist
Notes for Oarsmen.

Harvard is in a bad way, as Curtis, the
stroke, has been forbidden by his physician
TO row for some months to come. 1t was
thought he would be sufficiently recovered
TO take part in the Yale-Harvard eight
cared race on the River Thames at New
London, next month, but he will probably
have TO forego that pleasure.
Now that Hamm and Conley, the Hale
gonian scullerS, stand ready TO make the
double scullIng match with Hanlan and
Lee, the latter show signs of backing out.
How would it do for Davis and Kennedy
TO give the Canadian team a tuSSle? or per-
hapS George Hosmer and his mate might
like to have shy at the Fisherman OF Bay
Chaleur.
1t is stated on good authority that Geo.
Hosmer, the Lightning Boy, of Boston,
will accept the position OF trainer to the
Princeton fOur.Oared crew which was ten
dered to him last week. The PrincetOni-
ans evidently mean to leave nothing un-
done in order to fit themselves for the
struggle for the Childs Cup, which takes
plsce on the Schuylklll River next month.
Thursday has been selected as the date
for class races OF the Harvard University
1t IS Iuite probable that four oCtettes of
rowers will draw into line on that occa.
sion.
. The New York Rowing Club will hold
its annual regatta on the Harlem on Sat-
urday. The events will be OF the scrub or
der.
They Put Up.
New YoHK, May S.-The second deposit
of one thousand dollars was put in the
hands OF Hamilton Busbey, of the Turf,
Field and Farm, by the hackers OF Han
lon and Kenny, for race OF $500 a side
at Point OF Pines, Boston, May 3oth. 1t
has been agreed that the race is to be
rowed on smooth water between , and 5
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Same Old Story.

MINNEAPOLIS. MGNS., May S.-Dr. Helm
sult, a prominent physician of Aediana,
this county, while hunting this morning.,
caught the hammer OF his gun on a brush.
and shot himself II tie aces. he dted 10.
stanLY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09

TnsaE;s hardy 81 sdui: person !iyipg
but Is sometimes troGb bed H.tG Eiluey dlt'
Eculty, which IS the most Dry.iic a1d tsE-
gerOus cause OF eli disease. There IS no
sor; Of need 20 have aug fora OF kidney
OF rrirsry tro.J,v Il Hop 81 e. Is al
olCasiOEal!y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09

WAsHySGroS, May 5.-A report is current
tonight that the nomination Of Keim as
Chief Examiner OF the Civil Service Com
mission is TO be withdrawn. and the name
OF Charles Lyman, Chief Clerk Of the Treas
ury, has ben agreed upon and will
be sent TO the President with
recommendation Of the commission
tha: he be appointed Chief Examiner liz
stead Uf Keim. Eaton and Thoman de-
c!ined to say anything on the subject, and
il hes been impossible TO obtain any con.
ErIlaIiUu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Archbi>hop Gibbons. ,,,,.. n,.,
a Wife Mortie...

NEw ORLEANS, May S-Tae mother of
me Rev. James Gibbrns, d. ID, Arch.
Hlshnp u BaltlmOre, dief this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09

PErSESHvRG, May S--Lawis Carter vas
nid guilty OF the murder Of his y .fe in
Southampton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Shot Dead.

New OaLzANs May SIS. ". Thomp-
SOL ASS shot dead tls evening st Oxford
Will: resisting arres; ~ City Marsha. But
Lex
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
RA1tuaNa Switched.
R.ekI.n,s Arniea Ralye.

GRIxp R.nDs, Mrca., May 5.-Grand
Rapids, G, SsgiLaws,2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
And n Town be Builf.

The secretary, in MS decision OF the statute
referred to, said that il cannot be con-
strued to mean that persons going to the
frontiers. OF along the lines of projected
railways and anticipating centres OF popula-
tion, shall not enjoy the benefits OF their
enterprise and foresight, though they be-
Iieyed their claims would become of great
value on account of the proximity to viii
lages or cities, or that a village or city
would even be built on such claims and
thereby enable them to realize large prices
fDr suCh lands
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Engaged In SendIng Paupers

~ fevers, malaria, hi'Iou.reSs. heart
b:.Tn, etc, nothing Is s. hcErEr''' a
B.oxa's lion BiLtcrs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Placed on the Retired List.
civil Service Commt.sion

TAsHISIroS, May s.-Resr Admiral Ed
murd r Calhoun has been placed on the
retired list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Di.fress Pre,aiIInR at Pre.ent

is not exceptional in its character, and
that published accounts to the contrary Is
exaggerated, In the poorer agriculture!
districts the situation OF peasantry Is mis-
cradle, and abject poverty is the role, bat
sad as il is, 1t has been the same for years
and has become the normal condition OF
life, II nay be safely assumed that the
much talked Of starvation point has not
been reached, however bad this situation
may be- and that the local aud govern
nent authorities have abundant oi means
al hand TO
Relieve the Actual Necessity.
The prospects OF the ameliOrating Of the
rresent condition in the immediate future
are most discoursging. II is altogether un-
likely that the government will shortly
commence the works in order give EN-.
ployment to people as the policy settled
upon in relief, either by workhorse
OF by emigration. WI. Mith -, srss'
ent condition mostly acts as powerful
stimulsnt TO emigration, and many inter
esting facts are given ia their reports.
To illustrate this o branch vi investigation
IS 10 the question whether the Govern ment
the guardians OF the poor o. ASSOCIATIONS
Engaged In SendIng Paupers
70 the United States. Some diversity OF
Drinion exists which may be accounted for
ty the difference OF localities from which
the consols write. Consul BaroEs, Of
dublin, says no such prsctioe is in opera:
ION in his district Consul Wool, of
Belfast, writes: Il know OF no Organized
effort for any large deportation OF sufferers
or psupers to the United States. NO doubt
many will find their way there by aid of
friends and Others, in q measure by chsrl-
table funds. II is to be feared most that
such emigrants are without nesns snd
<hat is worse without skill in trades and
With so little money as to afford no pFo'n,
i.e of auy respectable support on their sr.
!.ysl IN America
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
They Put Up.


AIIeghenies Lose Their Grip.
PrrTsRrRcH, May S.-Metropolitans, 10;
Alleghenies, I.
CIncinnati's Captured.
CINcINNATI, May S.-LouiSvilles, / Gin
Cinnatis, 3.
Bad for the TOledOs,
TnAEno, May s.-Bay Citys, 9; Toledos, :.
Bench Show at New York.
New YORK, May s. The seventh annual
New York show of dogs opened to-day.
The entries numbered over 100. The first
prize for the champion mastiff was awarded
to W. Graham, Belfast, Ireland. First
prize for champion pointer dogs, over -
pounds, to King Bow entered by the
Detroit Kennel Club. First prize for
champion pointer bitches. over 30 pounds,
to Water Lily" owned by christopher
Weller, New York. First prize for pointer
dogs over - pounds. to Perth, owned by
+. c. La Montague, OF New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
they Are Right.

TuRoNTo, May S.-The union plasterers
have struck for higher wages and refuse to
work with non. union men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
FINALLY DECIDED.
"A Case that Will Interest western
Land Spectators.

WAsHINCToN, D. C., May Sin the case
of Plummer vs.. Jackman, involving the
title to lGO acres Of valuable land near Bis
marck, OAK, it has been decided by the
Secretary OF the Interior in favor Of Jack
man for the whole quarter section. Jack.
mans claim was contested on the ground
that he hal not settled on it in goot faith,
but dealt in speculation. violating section
2,262. revised st Itut He took and laid
out i'm iS72, with other parties anticipating
the Northern Pacific road would cross the
Missouri river there
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
senator I'd mundN
elements Of strength as q candidate"

elements OF strength as canu'uatS-
"ph, no. He is a good man. Int oa!y
represents little borough up in Vermont,
and is not populsrly known in many Of the
Western States, and his acIioQ OF the Chi
nese bill is against him"
You have not mentioned NJ. Blaine
Mr.. Blaine could not possibly be uoni-
mated. He is very popular in certain quar-.
ters. but the antasnnism between the men
of who he is the acknowledged leader, and
the men who are onTosed to him renders
II impossible for him 20 receive the nomi-
nation. E'eu il by any means he shou
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
PHddIers Suspended.
ProstItutIpr Honest Labor.

Troy, n. Y, May S-A Plattsburg firm
closed contract for labor of $50 convicts
in the Clinton prison for FIVE years at
thir,y-tiye cents per day, to be employed
in manufsctu. ing clothing for the whole
sale trade. One hundred tailors will be
transferred from other prisons to Clinton.
Three hundred sewing machines will be
used.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
Hsghes viii Hss0

81 Jonss. y. b., May s.-The govern
meht refuses TO commute the sentence o
Huehes, who 10 70 be hanged to-morroW.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-03-02

SOME OF THE DIFFICULTIES OF UNBE-
LIEF.-If. Notwithstanding every appear
ance of truth. you suppose the testimony
of the Apostles to be false, inexplicable Cir
cnmstances Of glazing absurdty crowd
upon you, you must suppose that IL men of
mean birth: of no education. living in that
humble station which placed ambitious
views out of their reach and far from their
thoughts, without any aid from the STATE,
formed the noblest scheme that ever enter
ed into the mind of man, adopted the most
daring means of executing that scheme.
and conducted it with such address as to
conceal the imposture under the semblance
of simplicity and virtue. You must sup
pose those men guilty of basphemy and
falsehood, united in an attempt the best
contrived, and which has in fact proved
the most successful for making the world
virtuous that they formed this singular
enterprise without seeking any advantage
to themselves, with an avowed contempt
of honor and profit, and with the certain
expectation Of scorn and persecution
that, although conscious of one another ;
villainy, none of them ever thought of
providing for his own security by disclos-
Ing the fraud. but that, amidst sufferings
the most grievous to flesh and blood, they
persevered in their conspiracy to cheat
the world into piety, honesty and benevo.
lence. Truly, they who can swallow such
suggestions have no title to object to
miracles Hill