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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
ERvELLE.
Mrs. Stephen Farrar is quite sick.

Mrs. Stephen Farrar is quite sick
Laraway has again started the old grist
mill.
James Holmes and wife have returned
from their Massachusetts trip.
Henry Russell has Jaken the Durham
farm.
Slelghs were seen on the street Sun
day afternoon.
Hiram Miller died the past week from
the effects OF IA cancer.
Clinton Chaffee. of Belvidere. and Lin
ME. eldest daughter of E. B, Withcren
of Waterville, were married the past
week.
The widow of the late Hiram Miller
is to live with her brother, Gideon Wood
The people of this place are pleased to
learn that DR.. g. b. Hulburd is to remain
in Waterville, and not go to Stowe, as
stated in last weeks issue.
There has been considerable moving
the past week. e. b. Wilbur has moved
into his house, Ansey Burnham into the
house bought OF Ed. Mann. Gideon Wood
into the Weston house, Frank Laraway,
Jr., and Lewis Robinson into the Smile
house by the grist mill, and Ii. l.. and
b. i. Beard into their house on Main St
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

Last week Frank French and Lyman
Davis, with cattle in their employ, came
near getting killed by the careless falling
of a tree in E. X. Hale's lumber woods.
They were fortunate in escaping with
several severe bruises. and rights which
will hereafter occasion greater care.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gates, accompanied
by Mrs. C.. D. Gates and children. re-
turned West last Saturday.
The excursion to Boston last week
drew large number of our people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Raymond start next
Tuesday for Omaha, where they will
spend the winter with their son Charles.
Chauncey Newhall will soon move on
to the farm now occupied by AIonzo Bar
rows.
Albert Camp continues to decline in
health, and it is thought that he will
live but a few days.
Will Burt is at home from Loon Lake.
N. Y. where he has been driving stage
during the season. lie expects to return.
Freeman Smith is improving his house
with new coat of paint.
An awning, supported by brackets, has
been placed over the front of the Edger-
ton store.
Mrs. Harvey McAllister has moved
from Moscow to the village, and now oc-
cupy a part of Mr.. Lovejoy's house on
Maple stree.
The squirrel hunt occurred last week
Tuesday and Wednesday. and resulted
in a victory for Capt. Frank Smith and
his comrades. Capt. Walter Slayton and
his boys abide the result cheerfulIy, and
propose a supper and dance to the honor
of the victors.
B. o. Shaw is at Morrisville, arranging
and repairing their newly purchased res
idence. which they intend to occupy soon.
The G. A. R. Post gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Felix Wells surprise on Tuesday even
ing of last week, and left a handsome
purse as token of friendly regard.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson has returned from
his vacation.
Ned Kaiser, a. youth of dozen or
more summers, accidentally discharged
an old gun barrel few days ago, the
barrel going one wav, the charge an
other, while Master Ned was dancing in
the air. 1t was loaded with buck-shot.
which passed through the walls of the
house. some going through stove pipe
and within few inches of alady's head. |
The old barrel and its charge are said to
to be the remains of a double barreled
towling gun which some years ago burst |
in the hands of Walter while hunting.
1t had been carelessly lying around and |
the lad didn't know it was loaded.''
Mrs. May. mother of Alfred May, has
come up from Hinesburgh to spend the |
winter with him.
Mrs. B. w. Shaw, aged II years, died |
very suddenly on Monday morning.
Mrs. w. B. Parish, who has been en-
ployed at the Weldon House, st. Adams, |
for the last Is years, has closed her SER
vices at that house and will start on Fri
day for st. Augustine, Fla, where she is
further engage3<l hotel life.
A. Fl. Cheney, our popular teacher of
vocal music, will give public entertain
ment at the Town Hall on Saturday eve
ming next, with the view of organizing |
singing school, if the people desire. Par
ents and children are cordially invited.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
VIVA t are suppositories

A. G. Rose, from New London, Conn,
writes: Send me two boxes of your
Kemy's Pile Suppositories by mail. Our
druggist is out. They are for friend l
tried everything without help, but the
Suppositories cured me-" The treatment
is new and within the reach of all, and
would advise the afflicted to give them Il
trial. For pamphlets on Piles, address
Box 265, Leroy, N. Y. For sale in
MorrisviIle by Geo. E. Woodward, at so
cents box. mar25y1
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
EAST ELMORE.

William Rennie is doing good bust
ness in stoves, tubs, pals and clothes
pins for |. o. Andrews & Co.
Henry Udall, of Wolcott, and Nancy
Powers, of this place, were married by
L. A. Gale, at his residence, on Wednes-
day of last week, several friends being
present. On Friday evening their house
was filled with friends, to congratulate
them and wish them happy journey
on life's VOYAGE,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
NORTH WOLCCTT.
Mrs. Strong is at home again.

Mrs. Strong is at home again.
c. w. Boynton had the misfortune to
lose good work horse the past week.
John Fisk's house on Town Hill was
consumed by fire recently, and was I'M
occupied at the time.
Mrs. Eli Fisk has moved into the house
with her mother-in-law Oh Town Hill.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
MA R e led.

BROWN-HICKS-In Morristown. Oct. 90, 1856,
by Kew. j. T. Hall, Daniel II. Brown, of Nor
ristown, and Ruth p. Hicks, Of Johnson.
BALDWIN-COBB-In Hardwick, Nov. 8, 1856,
at residence OF the brides father, by Rev. S.
S. Brigham. Hammond T. Baldwin of Wells
River, and Kate NJ. Cobb, of Bardwick.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hardwick, October
81, 1856, by Rev. S. S. Brigham, Emerson
Brush and Edith NJ. Benjamin., both of Hard
wick.
PATCH-ROGERS- Eden, Nov. :, by Rev.
A. A. Smith, Isaac II. Patch of johnson and
Helen NJ. Rogers OF Eden.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

Kill all your next years weeds now.
Pull, dig, NOW, rake, pile and burn
all the weeds you can find in titled
land, meadow, pasture and by the
roadside, now, and you will have de-
stroyed untold millions of weed seeds
which next year would have devel-
oped into noxious, labor-making, ma
nure consuming, and crop weakening
weeds enough to make the heart sick,
the back ache and the pocket empty.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
EAST HERpWICk.

Harry, son of Archie Nelson, of St.
Johusbury, a former resident, was re-
Gently seriously injured by a stone from
a sling, which struck him over the eye.
Mr.. Ellis is recovering from the injury
to his shoulder.
Dea. Stevens has had physician from
Concord, n. Ii.
DIR. SanbOrn has had typhoid pneumO-
mia, attended by DR.. Bemis, from Crafts
bury,
Effie Smith is expected home this week
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Business Notices.

Notices inserted IN this column at the rate of IL
cents per lne-nO notice inserted for less than
SI.0O. Five cents per line each subsequent in
sertiOn.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
V. W. LENETT.

DEALER in Carriages of all Kinds, Covered
and Open Buggies, Buckboards, Light Express
Wagons, Lumber Wagons, sc. Blacksmithing
done as it should be. MORRISVILLE, VT.
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Boston Lowell Railroad,
VERMONT DIVISION.

HYDE PARK TRAIN-Mixed-Leave Hyde
Park at 40 a. M; MOrrIsville, 4.a3; WolcOtt,
5.44; Hardwick. GIL, arriving at St JOhnsbury
at S.55. Returning, leaves st. JOhnsbury at 4.55;
HarlwiCk, I.25; WolcOtt, 7.53; Morrisville, $50;
arriving at Hyde Park at $50 p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
GEO. 8. HULBURD,

DRACTICAL UNDERTAKEN. Finest Goods
L the market affords. Ice box and embalmer
MORRISVILLE, VT.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
BILL J. !. : HEADS !

We furnish Bill Heads as
cheap as any one living. 1t
don't cost but a trifle more to
get an artistic job than it does
to get a "daub.o
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
DIED..

GOLDTHNVAIT-In Cadys Falls, Vt, Nov. 4,
1856, Mr.. Samuel o. GOldthwaIt, aged 70 years
months and 26 days. State papers please
COPY.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

THAT HACKING Cough can be so quickly cured
by Shilohs Cure. We guarantee it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
NO !!

Sealed proposals will be received at the State
Prison, at Windsor VT, until the 9Th day of De-
cember next, at II O'Clock NJ, for the construc
ton of iron stairs and walks around the cells in
the east wing of said prison, as lately author
lied by the legislature, according to specification
on file at said prison.
Bids to be endorsed "Proposal for construct
ing iron stairs and walks at State Prison." which
will be opened at the State Prison in Windsor,
Vt, December s, 1886, at one O'Clock p. NJ.
The undersigned reserve the right to reject
any and all proposals so made.
E. W. CAKES, SUPT.
i y !: f + = R5S$SiAsN, DIRECTORS.
WINDSOR, VI, Nov. s, 1856.
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DR.. a. ROBINSON,
WILDER g. CUTTING

MENTAL SURGEON,
Office Portland st, MORRIsvILLE, VT.
Open Sundays, from y to !, for Extracting.
ca Work in all branches WARRANTED. 3O6
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
INSURANCE.!

p. The Insurance Assessments of the Vermont Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company for 1886 are due
Oct. Goth. Please do not delay to pay the same
on or before that date to MCFARLAND & Hull
BURD, agents, and save the trouble and expense
of renting to the home office.
HYDE PARK VT, Oct. 9TH, 1886. "a
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by that
terrible cough, ShIloh's Cure is the remedy for
YOU,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
q VI nOTN-

"EAVY AND LIGHT WAGONS always on
4 hand, or made to order
All kinds of repairing done on short notice.
MORRISvILLE, VT.
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MoRRGSVILLE HOUSE,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Office and rooms opposite Hotel,
2II WATERvILLE, vt.
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&. Z. FOSTER,

MANUFACTURED and Dealerin all Kinds
vi of Marble & Granite. Work Guaranteed
as Good, and prices as Low as any IN Vermont.
High Street MORRISvILLE, VT
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

AND SURGEON,
Office and residence in house next to hotel
902 HYDE PARK, vt.
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woopMAK, TRUE g. CO.,

HEALER IN italian and American Marble,
- all kinds of Granite; Monuments, Head
stones, Tablets, sc. Cemetery work neatly exc
cuted, orders promptly filed. Cambridge, vt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
IN TNSOTVFNCY

Nov. John C. TrOw. InSolvent Debtor, VOL
colt; First meeting of creditors held. SeymOu
Harris appointed assignee.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11

| Oct. 29.-Robert Slater's estate. Belvidere ;
tate hearing set for Nov, ~ ~ 1856, F +
| Georges estate. Morristown 4; Administrator
presents his account for settlement hearing
| set for Nov. l6, 1886.
! Oct. 30.-VOlney Wiley, Guardianship Water
vile; License granted guardian to sell real eS-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
Probate court-LamoiIIe District.

The following business was trans
acted at the Probate Office in Hyde
Park, during the week ending Oct.
9th, A. D. 1886.
Nov ii. w. Turner's estate Cambridge
Will presented fer probate hearing set for
Nov. %. 1886.
Nov. 3.-M c. Luce's estate, Stowe; Admins
tratrix asks for license to sell real estate; hear
ing set for Nov. 20, 1886.
Nov. Crank C. and Arthur j. Hooper,
minors, Johnson. Flora B. Hooper appointed
guardian. Jesse Whitney'S estate, WOcOtt
Settlement continued to Nov. II, 1886.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-11-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
FRANK ?. ROBINSON,
w. I'll. SMITH

nuOTOGRAPHER,
I Portland Street,
164yI WORTHWHILE, VT.
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=, q, PETTY,

Cash paId for Calf Skins, Eides, Eggs and
Poultry, at Ii. Ii. ElmOre's.
MORRISvILLE, vt.
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7. C. M OR RILL.

NEORRISVILLE, VT.
W L. B. BOYNTON, Proprietor.
Good Livery connected with House.
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WHOLESALE DEALERS IN DRY GOODS
w Woolens, Fancy Goods and Carpets.
Cor Middle & Pearl Sts. Portland, Ne.
Major Alden, Travelling Salesman.
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BuriingtOn2La R.R.

f Rsaa $M9s' TEAMS N Rsad n East
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
At the Theatre.

Skipped by the Light of the Noon
brought out large audience to the Thea
tire last night, and the farcical absurdity,
IN which Harrison and Gourley are the
central figures, served as source of
laughter to all present, notwithstanding
its time-honored gags, the ANTIQUE re- .
partee, and the fact that it was PLAYED
here two years ago, when everything
about it had an air of brightness and
originality. Of course Harrison and
Gourlay, in their eccentricities, made
everybody laugh; they never fail 10 do
that Wv
Tonight, "0ut OF the Frying Pan into
the Fire" new piece here, will be nre-
scented, and the entire company will he
seen to better advantage in this popular
burlesuue.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
Demand Their Offices.

I. l.. Williams, Esq, and Arthur Pratt
called on Judge Elias Smith this morn.
ing and presented Mr.. Pratt's bond for
filing. The Judge declined to file it.
stating that one such bond was already
on file, and he considered that one suf-
ficient until the Court should instruct him
differently. Mr. Williams asked if the
bond OF MIR. Pratt was properly drawn I'D.
II 1t contained sufficient surety, if the
names OF the bondsmen were acceptable.
and whether Mr. Smith would accent and
lille the bond providing none other were
IN the way, to all of which the judge an
sWered yes, and further stated that It was
a better bond than he had ever seen filed
in that court. ~
The gentlemen repaired to the Gov
ernor's office and there filed an affidavit
setting forth the fact that Mr.. Pratt had
properly prepared and offered his
pond, and it had been refused. On
the filing of this affidavit with the Secre-
tary, Governor Murray issued the com.
mission to Mr.. Pratt, and the latter pro.
ceeded at once to the Auditors office to
demand OF Mr.. Clayton the reIinouish.
ment of the office. '''
MIR. Williams and Bolivar Roberts are
their bonds, and will follow |
suit In day or two. Wv"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
The legislators Salaries.

lhse1ollowing letter has been received
by Secretary Thomas. and explains itself.
Mr.. Thomas states that he has not maid
out anything at all as vet:
Hon. A: L. Thomas, Territorial Secretary.
Salt Lake City, Utah. %
SIR: Please send to this office as soon as
Possloie statement of the amount you may
have already paid, and the amount dine at the
close of the session to members of the Leois-
latlve Assembly, officers, clerks and others
lSec. IL stat. p. 1881, the amount not vet paid
is to be used as partial reimbursement for
defraying the judicial expenses of the Su-
preme and District Courts of Utah. Until
further instructed you will pay only your
other and regular expenses-advances for
which, as needed, will be made to Won.
Please promptly acknowledge the receipt of
this letter. Respectfully,
M. j. DUNBAR,
First Comptroller.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
Shocking Accidental Shoatine

A shocking and fatal accident occurred
IN the family of S. E. Petit Yesterday
afternoon about o'clock, which resulted
IN the death Of his nine-year-old bow
The little fellow was taking care of tho
baby and walking the floor with the child
IN his arms. His younger brother who
is little more than seven wears Of 400
took up the fathers double-barreled s hst,
gun, Ioaded1with duck shot, and plavfriIly
asked the older brother to shoot at him
He' IN the same playful manner. placed
sne dangerous weapon in position and he
lore 1t was discovered how far he Voc u
proceeding both triggers were pulled and I
the contents lodged with fearful effect in
the abdomen of the brother. who still
chung to the babe. A frightfuI wonnd
extending nearly nine inches across tho
extreme front of the abdomen, permitted
the lntestines to protrude in a horrible
manner, and his sufferings were of the
most excruciating nature. DIR. Renedict
arrived about 80, but was powerless tn
accomplish anything tending to the bov's
and at an hour later the liftle
sonerer passed away. The funeral ser.
VI ;es Will take place from the residence
IL o'clock. iio" ae
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
Return of Commissioner Mckay.

Commissioner w. w. Mckay returned
last evening from a visit of several weeks
to the National capital. He is in good
health, and states that he has enjoyed a
very pleasant trip. Respecting the re-
moval OF Governor Murray, Mr.. Mckay
says he is confident that the action is
not taken out of any dissatisfaction with
His Excellency's administration here.
for he heard personally the most glowing
compliments and approval expressed at
headquarters, but the powerful influence
brought in favor of Colonel Merritt's APP
pontment, and the supposition which
was entertained in Washington that Gov
ernor Murray would gladly withdraw
from reputed political embarrassment
undoubtedly effected the result
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
LOCAL JOTS.

Didn't tell you sop
Under $4,000 bonds-and yet ne fled
George Q. Cannon's word is not as good az
his bond.
How are the excessive bonds" which the
NeaUS harped about?
"Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire, a,
the Theatre tonight
Where is Orson Arnold? Answer-Where
is George Q. Cannon?
The Careless Opera Company will meet at
7:34 tonight in Careless music rooms.
Wells, Fargo & Co. to-day received ship
ments of base bullion valued at 81 ,S4O.
A number of parties were seen around
town buying hats for their friends this
morning Moral-Never bet.
We wonder if the idiotic ass on the Herald
saw George Q. Cannon "within a rod or
two" of the courtroom to-day.
The removal of Governor Murray is taken
as positive evidence that Colonel Merritt
Will be appointed the successor
Utah. fare thee we'll:
Methlnks l skip from dungeon cell.
George Q. Cannon.
March is proving itself the most pro-
nounced winter month, and should be
placed back In the calendar a notch or two.
The funeral train of Senator Miller is ex
pected to pass through Ogden tonight, and
quite number of gentlemen went up on
this afternoons train
Maybe George Q. fell off the bus or out
of the buggy while on his way to the court
this morning As Attorney Richards sug-
gested, 1.-The roads are very bad.''
f. ID. Cliff has appealed from the iude
ment of the Third District Court which re,
Gently gave to the plaintiff, Grifits, damages
OF S3,a00, and now asks for new trial
Mr.. Dickson should be called to an ac
count for not placing Cannon's bonds suf-
hclently high to insure the attendance of
the defendant-$25,0G 900 is a mere nothing.
1t is suggestively limited that verv prom |
inent reason for George Q. Cannon skipping |
is the fact that Nevada would have positively |
put IN Its claim for not less than three |
years leave of absence for the Apostle.
A strange coincidence in the Cannon
affair was the absence of the city police from
the Federal Court House to-day. Not one
of them was noticed in the vicinity. Per-
haps they comprised the posse that con-
Quoted George Q. safely out of town.
The Herald will doubtless hug to it's own
dear bosom the satisfaction that Utah's del
egate in Congress effected, with his mighty
influence, the removal of Governor Murray.
Nothing could be more absurd. Such an at
tempt would only have prolonged the Gov
ernor's retention.
The Herald, in referring to the appoint
ment of r. N. Baskin to represent the Gen
tile interests IN Washington, asks whether it
would not be desirable thing for the Peo-
pies Party to send a delegation to work for
the good of their party. That's an awful
iet-down for Hon. John Il. Caine. !
When Marshal Ireland called at the |
Trusts Office the other day to [
see Treasurer James Jack in relation to the
$40 appropriation for released convicts.! a a
general stampede took place, and the Deseret /
Ne'0s reporter nearly broke his neck to
shall. --"-
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.
Orlando w. Powers, 4. J. Pre-
siding.

| MARCH 15.-The People vs. Seaton
Miner; the defendant not being in
court his bonds were declared forfeited
The People VS.. Neils Anderson assault
tried and verdict of guilty returned
waived time and was sentenced to three
months Imprisonment in San Pete county
Jail and to costs of court.
MARCH 16.-The People vs. David Mil
Ter; grand larceny; motion for new trial
denied; sentence of four years and six
months Imprisonment in the Utah peni-
Tertiary.
The People VS.. George Johnson; ar
raigned for grand larceny; to plead on
Thursday.
The People VS.. James Duke; Jury i'm
paneled and defendant placed on the
witness stand, and testified to having
lived with Martha Duke and Mary Jones.
as charged in the Indictment; verdict of
guilty; to be sentenced Tuesday, April
18th.
The People VS.. Henry Arowsmith
continued for the term.
Payson City vs.. Wells Simmons; dis
missed.
The People vs.. James Cole; dismissed.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-17
.nR.M CANNON SENTENCED.
He makes a Fanaticai Little speech"
to the Court.

Before proceeding to take up the case
of the United States vs.. George u. Oan-
non in court this morning, it was an
nounced bylMr. Dickson that to-day mao
been appointed for imposing sentence on
Abram H. Cannon, found guilty OF UNI
lawful cohabitation. The Judge inquired
if Mr.. Cannon were present, and ascer-
tanning that he was, requested him to
step forward. The young man, who IS
finely-built, nice-looking and very gener-
ally admired among his acquaintances,
took the position assigned him without a
culver.
The Judge asked the usual questions,
and Mr.. Cannon asked if he might be
permitted to define his position, to which
His Honor gave consent, STIMULATING the
condition that his remarks would have to
be brief
Mr.. Cannon said: L have always re-
spected the laws of my country and nave
been raised and taught by my parents
that the Constitution was an inspired IN
strument. In this one respect alone
that of unlawful cohabitation-have -!
violated the laws of my country, and
this was done with the consciousness
that I was observing a law which
1 regard as being above and be-
yond that of the nation. l determined
at the time made those covenants that
would, if necessary, suffer persecution, !
and, if needs be, death,
rather than relinquish them, and have |
not changed my mind in this respect.
am ready to receive sentence, Your |
Honor.
The Court delivered very pertinent
address to the gentlemen, containing the
that, if such a position be adj
mitted as the one on which it is sought
to protect polygamy, murder or any other
crime could be adopted as tenet of
mans religion, and the law would be
powerless to regulate and suppress wick
edness.
Mr.. Cannon received the full sentence
If the court, and remained in the Mar
hal's office till late hour this afternoon,
when he was taken out to the Pen.