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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

1t is wise to provide against emergencira
that are liable to arise in every family. A
cold may be dangerous thing, or not, de.
pending upon the means at hand TO combat
it. In sudden attacks of cold Group, asih-
ma, ETC., Ayers Cherry Pectoral will prove
the quickest and most effective cure, and
YOUR best friend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Virginia Carmichael, relict of the
late Richard II. Carmichael, ST., died IN
Fredericksburg yesterday morning.
Gov Lee, accompanied by Gen. Simon
Buck ner and wife, of Kentucky, were on
the floor of the House of Delegates yester'
day.
John S. Morris, dealer in tan bark, Lynch
burg. made an assign ment yesterday Tor the
benefit of his creditors The schedule filed
shows liabilities of s26 900. The assets are
not stated, but are Of small value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

PERSONALS Mrs. Morton Marye, wife OF
the Auditor of the State, is in the city, visit.
ing hsr daughter, Mrs. J. S. B. Thompson.
MIR. Morgan H. Beach, rising young
lawyer of this city, was yesterday admitted
to practice before the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
Mr.. Robt. Ould. of Buckingham, was in
the city to day. He has just returned from
Washington, where he has been in the IN
terest of several citizens of his county, for
whom he wishes to secure government en-
ployment.
Mr.. G. W. D. Ramsay Is still i'll at his
home, on King street, and his many friends
are alarmed as to his condition.
Mrs. Gen. Malone and her daughter
spent 10 day with their friend, Mrs. D. A.
Windsor, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

Geo. Andrew, overseer of the Lowell Car
pet Corporation, was for over twenty years,
before his removal to Lowell, afflicted with
salt rheum in its worst form. Its ulGera
tons actually covered more than half the
surface of his body and limbs. He was en-
lirely cured by Ayers Sarsapari''a. See
certificate in Ayers Almanac for 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

THE GREAT AMERICAN CHORUS -Sneez.
ing, snufIing and coughing! This is the music
all over the land just now. And will be ui-
til June. 1--WE got such an awful cold in
my head" Cure it with EIy's Cream BALM
or it may end in the toughest form of Ca
tarrh Maybe you have Ca,arrh now. Moth
ing is more Dauseous and dreadful. This
remedy masters it as 20 other ever did. Not
a SNUFF nor liquid. Applied by the finger
to the nostrls Pleasant, certain, radical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

GAS EXPLosIoN.-Wbilee examining the
stop. box at the corner of Washington and
King streets last night, Superintendent
Frank Power, of the Alexandria Water
Company, came near being badly burned by
the ignitng of gas which had accumulated
therein and which exploded as soon the top
was raised from the box and it came in con-
tact with lantern. The flame shot up sew
eral feet and burned for over minute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

POLICE REroRT-Last night was clear and
cool with three prisoners and seven dodgers
at the station house. The Mayor this morn
ing disposed of the following cases:
Four tramps. arrested by Special Officer
Cruup, Of the V. M. Ry, charged with tres.
passing, were ordered to leave the city.
Fred Washington, colored, arrested by
Officer Bettice, for an assault on John
Brooks, also colored, was fuel one dollar
and Costs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia postoiice Jan. %.
Persons calling for letters will say they are advcr
tised and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they Will be
sent to the dead-letter office. in Washington.
Brent. Mrs Mary Lyles, Mis- Ida r
Campbell. Miss Ada Murphy, VIM
Crump, Mrs Kern Nelson, Robert
Curtain, james Napsi, Mis- stuga
Davis, Mrs Sallle G Parker Mrs CLANCY
Dade, FOLLY Page Nielsen
Daniels, John Priest Miss Sarah
Dauiel, John T Ross. Margaret
Dorsey. Miss A G Sullivan, Mrs Maria
Dougans, Miss Belle scott. Mrs Nellie L
Garrett, Mrs 3 L Stuga, Miss M
Gaines, Susan Starks, Mis- Lila
Grady, Mrs Margaret, 2, Sherwood, Jackson
Green, Cora Thompson, MISS Laura =
Hitchcock. Alex Walker, \ ellie ]
Hoadin, Waltor Wells Amelia
Hntchins, Al
1t ". w. HERBERT Postmaso-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

The RIvER-Wilh the exception of the
open space off this city made by the transfer
tug and barge, the ice in the river. so far as
can be seen, remains almost as firm as at
any time since the freeze, and the low tenn
perature of to day rather lessons the proba
biities of break in the blockade. A letter
received here this morning from Capt. J. t.
Roberts, of the schooner Scranton, belong
ing to Mr.. Harry Kirk, of this city, says that
his vessel, with five others, was towed from
Wicomco on Thursday, and arrived at Bal.
timore last night, the Scranton having been
somewhat damaged by the ice. No other
intelligence has been received from the lower
river day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

BLIND ToM--A large audience was pres
ent at the Opera House last night to hear
the first of three concerts to be given there
: by Blind Tom, and all were delighted with
the entertainment. What was promised in
the way of playing the most difficult pieces
after hearing them was fulfilled by his cor
reclly repeating long and difficult compo
sition played bwa lady from the audience.
Altogether the entertainment was most
enjoyable one. and will be repeated to night
with a change of programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late Geo.
W. Rock, whose sudden death at his home
on Duke street, yesterday morning, was
mentioned in the GAZETTE, will take place
from his late residence to morrow evening
at O'Clock. Messrs. J. b. D. Smoot, F. A.
Reed, E. S. Leadheater. J. ]. Jameson.
Edgar Snowden and z. Kemper will act as
pail bearers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

Public speakers and singers find B. Fl
Douglass & Sous Capsicum Cough Drops q
sure remedy for hoarseness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-Va. IS deferred =;
consclid ted -; past due coupons -; new
10 Ats 81; I'd series -; new threes -; bid
to day Cotton dull; midding 91s Flour
steady and QUOT. Wheat-Southern steady, with
fair ii quirY Western higher; Southern red so
a93 do amber 81 ,97 No. Western winter red
SPIT sc hid Fob e6kaaS6a. March 5SlhasSSs !;
Nay 9lha9iss Corn-oouthern nomualy
atcady; Western lower; Southern white 46a50;
do yellow $3.50; Western mixed spot Ats 10 !;
Jan 17a,a47Is Feb 462aa41; steamer 1a4a45.
Oats ira; southern and Pennsylvania 37a41 i;
We tern white 3Sa41; do mixei 35a37. Rye
oplcs st 65a7O. Provisions steady and quiet.
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

No other medicine has won approval, at
home. equal 10 Ayers Sarsaparilla in Low
ell and vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

Handy to have in the house''-Ayer's
Cherry Pectoral, the PROMPT and certain
remedy for Group, colds, and pulmonary af-
fections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23
pail bearers.

ATTORNEY ELEcTED.-At meeting of
the recently elected board of directors of
the Mechanics Building Association held last
night Mr.. A. w. Armstrong was elected the
attorney for the association, vice Col. F. L.
Smith resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

DEATH OF JOHN B. DAINGERFIELD.-Mr.
John Bathurst Dainger6eld died at his home,
on south Washington street, last night at
about half past eleven o'clock, in the seven.
ty rst yea Of his age, after protracted
ilnesa.
Mr.. Daiugerfeld was anative of this city
where he spent nearly all his life, and mar
ried daug liter of the late William Fowle,
who preceded him to the grave by about SIX
mouths. In early life he went to New Or
leans, where he engaged in business for a
short time, but returned to Alexandria, aud
was large, interested in mercantile pur.
suits, dealing in cotton and tobacco princl-
pally. He was quiet, retiring gentleman,
and never sought or would accept publ
honors. By all who knew him he was great
ly esteemed, possessing kind and generous
disposition, and was au ever ready friend to
the poor aud needy, by whom he will be
particularly missed. To him the city Is in
debted for the present beautiful steeple and
clock that surmount the market building.
H;a death, though not unexpected, caused
deep sorrow, and the whole community
will mourn his demise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23
LOCAL NEWS.

Fair, colder weather is indicated for the
middle atlantic states tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

CHICAGO, Jin. 23-Whoat opened strong at
SGi. Msy, broke Off steadily to S5A and has
raj d to S53s. Corn easier at 4OSs for May.
Oats - for May. Pork Sill IL for May. Lard
81 34ll Tor May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Jan. 23-There are no
changes to noto in the market. Flour Is quiet.
Wheat is steady. Corn and Rye are easy. Oats
firm. Butter Is abundant and hard to move.
Eggs are lower. Poultry easy Other provisions
arc without material change since our last gener-
NJ report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., ToMoERow.omc
Christ Church.-Service at IL a. m. and I;sO
D. m. By Rev. Fl. Suffer-
St. PauI's Church.-Service at ii a. m
and p. m. by Rev. Geo. H Norton.
Grace Curch.-Service at II a. m. ana al
7:30 p M by Rev. H. T. Sharp
St. Marys Church.-A1ass at a. m m' = a n"
Mass and sermon at II a. m. by Rev
Father Stack. vespers at p. m.
First Presbyterian Church.-Service at II
a. m. and D. IN. by Rev. ]. N. Nourse.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Service al
II q. NJ and 7:30 p. M. by Rev. VIM. Din
widdie.
Baptist Gurch-Service at II a. m. and
7:SO y. m. by Rev. o. F FIippo. ;,
Trinity Meth. Epis. Cturch-Service at II
a. M and 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. John EDWARDS
Meth. Epis. Church Somh.-Service at II
a. m. and 7:3O D. N. by Rev. Mr.. smltnson'
Meth. Prot. Gurch.-Service at II a. n
and 7:3O D. m. by Rev. J. T. Murray, u. -.
German Lutheran Ghurch.-Service at IL
In German by Rev. J. A. Schwoy.
YOUNG Mems Christian Associdtaon-fray'
er meeting in the Baptist Church at 4 p.
no. Jail at 2 p. m. Aims House at 2:3o p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

NEW YORK. Jan. o3-stocks quiet and heavy.
Money easy st 1a2 Cotton dull uplands
81; Orleans 7-16 futures steady. eFlour
STEADY. Wheat lower. Corn lower. Pork firm
at SO 5Oa1u75. Lard dull at Sc 4T1h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

1ItEEN AMI FIGURED SCREEN WIFE "a,
VI 80 and SO inches, wholesale and retail, at
80 King corner of Royal street. You can buy
wire, aud have Window and Door Frames made
oc better quality, to cost 10 more than the COM
men Frames offered for sale in the city. Call and
see J. 7. CREIGHTON & SON,
ic4 80 King. cor. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

OPECIaL NOTICE TO OUR ALEXANDRIA
y CUSTOMERS.
Handsome Damask Towels one yard and guar
ter long and nesrly hrer quarters Of yard wide,
decorated with wide colortd border. wo oil these
elegant towels worth $l.O0, will be presented to
each en- tomer who bnys 50 90 land over worth
of dry goods at CASH Prices.
Homespup Dress Goods 4 pure wool. wildcat
double width in brown, blue and green, 81 lac.
Double White Blankets immense size, fine
lambs wool, special bargain, at $5 90, reduced to
500.
Black Silk, excellent quality, immense width,
reduced to Sl.tO.
Royal Serge, beautiful dress goods twelve yards
for only $500.
Colored Cashmeres immense width double
fold) twelve yards for only $3.50.
Colored and Black Silk Velvets real good quail
ity, 9Sc. Handsome Brocade Silk Vclvet5, cheap
at $780, reduced to 81 %. Black Cashmere
shawls, pure wool, $3.50. Heavy Bed Comforts,
75c. Ladies' Winter Vests, &c. Pure White
Table Linen. Soc.
Ge~D Don't fail to see the Damask Towels We are
giving away when you are in WASHINGTON:
CARTERS,
I'll Market Space, near It'll ST., Washington D. c.
JAM observation-disclosures
NREAT CHANCE FOR CHEAP AND GOOD
VI sHIRTs-A. B. S. SHIRTS reduced 10 QUO
piece, or So SO per half dozen, to close out sur
pa iaro1 AMO. P sLAYMAKERs
DAT NO. 3 MEDIUM SIZED MACKEREL at
tsn22 wa. JOHNSON & co.
DoTAToEs-4o bushels EARLY ROSE POTA-
/ TOES just received By
ian2o j. c: MlLBUKN.
NEACKEREL for sale very low by r,n,-
lI jan21 e. MlhbUhN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FOR SALE OK kknT->IUEk AND
Hi DWELLING corner Queen and Henry sig.
jan16-1ma :. q. BRF Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

RRANT's SETTER APERIENT. BROWNS
I Iron Bittcrs Warmers Kidney and Liver
Cure Buffalo Lithia Water Bedford Water, Lead.
heaters Lubricating Liniment, large supply in
stcr" and for s.lo by
m2) +. 8. LEADREATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

sJARB WEE FENCING may be advanced in
; } price soon; 50 now is the time to buy. We
have II large sock, keep only one grade, and that
i, the BEST JAMES F. CARLlN & SONS,
an,.G Alexandria. Virginis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

TWO SECOND HAND SINGER MACHINES
i SIS and $40, in good order, one cabinet.
ssp9 By AMOS SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

FRESHLY ROASTED COFFEES, roasted in an
l. aroma.saving roaslor, at my store, for sale BY
movie j. c. MILEUkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23
ELAT.TOP COAL COMPANY.

NEW PERFUMERIES-We have just received
~ large and varied assortment of Wright's
celebrated Extracts for the handkerchief, which
we are selling by the ounce or bottle. Among
the odors can be found Jockey Club, Mary Stuart.
Violet. Stephanoti5 Lily of the Valley &C. These
Extracts are without doubt the best that are
manufactured. For sale by
iauo3 WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

SMALL SUGAR-CURED HAMS, uncanvassed
- just received by
my4 ]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

II AEDSOME ASSOR MENT OF PLUSH ant
Ill Leather Hand Satchels and Pocket Books, at
dec17 AMOS B. SLAYMAKEk'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

A FULL LINE OF FINE FRESH CANDIES,
n Nuts. Raisns. Currants, &c. for tho Christmas
trade for sale low by
dcc11 ] c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

HRESHLY GROUND GRAHAM FLOUR re-
Il ceived to-day by
oct9 j. e. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

ZINE TEAS.-Particular attention is paid TO
ja4 JC MIL URN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

T AIDES HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL
IL Vests and Pants from % cents to Si.25 at
nov12 AMOS 4. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

NEW TURKEY PRUNES, just received and
IN very cheap at
novc4 MoRURNEY & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

JERSEYS! JERSEYS! JERSEYS! selling at
y half price, at
oc17 CHaPMANS 90 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

OPICBs.-Strictly Pure Ground and Whole
y Spices lust received for sale by
j u. MlLBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

NOTTONSEED MEAL COT TON SEED MEAL
~ New Cotton Seed Mol for sale by
nov23 C s. TAYLOR. Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

A PPLES.-19 bbls of choice Baldwin and Pip.
dec14 ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

A MEXICAN CLUB SKATES, nickel plated and
II plain; nice line of these goods, as well as
The cheaper Club and Wood stock Skates in store.
pric, low JAS. f. CABIN & SONS,
dcc12 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

MIXED CHOP, CHOW.CHOW AND SWEET
N1 Mixed Pickle by measure, at
oc2H McBURNEY's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

p EST RED INDICATED FLANNEL, Twil!cd
- and Untwiiled, from % TO 45 cts. at
nnv25 AMOS r. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-23

VINE TOILET SETS and ODOR STANDS, in
Il Bohemian Glass aud Silver, beautiful in
design aid cheap.
dos SUMMERS ALLEN.
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TEIJ, z. TIO3TNTT"F.
School Commissioner 4. G.

If Won want Il good brecch loading shot gun
at New York cost, call on =. Rosenberg q 20.
4 small amount invested in window glass
and prepared putty will make your houses
much more comfortable for the winter. Glass
cut to fl any sash by Speed & Neuiler l29.
Always on hand, {: large lot of white lead,
prepared paints, linSeed oil, paint brushes.
which you can buy in any quantity from
Speed u Ncutier. l.-9.
Buy the Golden Machinery Oil for engines
gins, &C., sold by Speed Il Ncufler. E-9.
Jewelry! Jewelry!! For holiday presents
Just received most beautiful assortment OF
ladies scarf pins, bangle pins, bracelets, meek
laccs. ear drops, lace pins. OXydized pms. Mit>
kado's infant bib pins, infants pet name pins.
These are the handsOmest and best gonds we we
have ever shown. II. NJ. lIADEsON Il co. l"'2
THOMAS McGETrIGAN. Of the old reliable
Palmetto Saloon, has greatly reducea tne
prices of his fine old pure goods. GIVE MN
call and see for yourselves before buying aaui-
tcrated liuuOrs.-Adr.
Just received. 20 Ladies Circulars, Il La
dies New Markets, at lowest prices. X: NJ.
uaddon & Co. IL.
The prettiest thing out-black lisse with
gold tinnsel, to be had at Bell IL Gaphins.
Some late style raised edge and plain visit
ing cards ut Lawson'S.
Just received, another lot of circalars at Bcfh
Il Galphin's.
Just received another case of millinery, r..
NJ. Aaddon d Co. l--Z
Cow poas COW peas 500 bushels of cow
peas are wanted by White Brothers. Inc
highest market price will be paid for theln.,
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thought, the best system ever devised for
eliciting truth and exposing falsehood.
Mr.. w. II. Hanrkel was not welded to the
jury system az at present constituted. The
theory being that every man Is tried by
his, peers" he thought murderers, thieves.
and other evil doers, would fare lightly If
tried by their "peerS." In one sense, he
thought few men were ever tried by their
"pcers.'
The above expressions are merely intended
to slow the estimate III which the jury sys-
TEN Is held by the people. limo instance n
it pretended to give the exact words Of any
speaker.
During the evening very many pleasant
things We're said Of the address. The ability
of the essayist. and the force with which he
presented his arguments were no less COM
plimeiited than was his choice nse Of lam
guuge. AS we presnnt the paper entire. It
would be q work of supererogat{on for US to-
speak Of its merits In any way.
The meeting was an exceedingly pleasant
one in every way. After the usual fefresl,-
ments the club adjourned.
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A Practical Evil In the Jury Law.

One notable feature Of the jury syss-
tenn which has been productive OF mucn
evil in practical operation Is the necessity OF
In order to renHef vrauIt in
old time by Keeping the jury without meat,
drink fire or candle until they were all unanl-
mously agreed. II the jurors did not asree
until the Judges were about to leave the town,
they were not bound to wait for them: says
Blackstone, but might carry them about rom
town to town in cart. This barbarous Gus
tom originated the forced and compromise
verdic,s, which have remained with us al
though the cruel practice which began Ihen
has long since passed away. The necessity ol
unanmity gives 10 Il siCgle obstinate juror
the power to materially modify or even en-
tirely change the we'll ldcfined opinion or the
other eleven, provided a verdict is rendered.
ut all. If there Is no agreement. the O'her
horn of the dilemma Is encountered, we nave
u miStrial and Il consequent delay OF justice.
a few Of the foregoing objections may De ma
tcrialy modified by judicious legislation, nut
the prime objection To the system Is inherent
in its very nature, and admits or no remedy,
prevailing ignorance Of jurics. 1t is serious
reproach to the law that while the most lSno-
rant man. in search OF relief, Is aware lnat IL
Is to his interest to consult authorities Specl-
ally adapted to meet the necessities or his
case, she selects her agents with entire disrc-
gard Of peculiar fitness or quhll1lcatlOn. am
aware that many writer's consider this quality
one of the principal advantages OF The sys'
The function of n jury is to determine
questions OF fact by means of evidence sub
mitted to them. Many of the rules or cvi,
dencc appear TO the uninitntcd unjust and
arbitrary, but when the broad and ample
foundation of reason and experience upon
which they rest Is understood, they recon-
mend themselves to the mind as cmincntly
sound and sensible. The jury, perceivins the
rulings of the Judge, admitting and rejecting.
testimony, do not always diveSt themselves Of
any impression made upon them bv evidence
discarded by the Judge with an instruction
that they disregard it. Even when sufficient
Iy plastic, which in the majority OF instances
is a violent presumption. is it reasonable to
expect from them such extraordinary mental
effort, which is no light task even to men of
logical minds.
We now come to the consideration
of the last question to be discussed.
Can the Genius Of this Age Devise
Mode Of Trial
which will unite in itself not only the
principal advantages to be derived from the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-01-27
The Judges and Lawyers of England
Shapcd the Modern Trial by Jury.

From these two systems of trial the
,Judges and lawyers of England shaped
tie modern trial by jury. The principles en-
bodied in this institution are derived from the
Northern nations of Europe. The earliest
historical accounts OF those nations show that
uuestions of civil right and criminal offence
We're decided through the intervention of Il
Council or witenagcmOte and notaccOrding to
arbitrary will Of the refining chief The prin-
,,inle proclaimed by them and manifested In
its practical operation In this case, that it Is
Indispensable to the liberty OF the individual
that unlimited power shall not DO placed in
the hands of one man. or Il body of men actn'
atcd by u common interest. has been develop
ed into that elaborate system of Cheeks and
Balances which enters SO largely IN the con-
struction oil all free governments In modern
times and notably in our own.
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Jury system, but also other desirable elements
which that Institution unhappiIy lacks. For
tunately, we are compelled to resort To no u
priori reasoning toanswer our questions The
experience Of Courts Of Equity for many cen
turies furnishes us with al ample solution of
the problem. Jury trial was never consti-
tue,it element of that court and yet Equity
has always "deligh,ed to do justice and not
by halves" While the verdict Of jury, has
often been received in that court. It has been
merely advisory, and was never binding on
the conscience of the Chancellor, who uiti-
mately passed upon the facts. himself BY
giving Judge or bench of Judges power to
pass upon the facts as well as the law. 1t Is be-
iieved that the three cardinal desidernta In
the administration Of justice, certainly. econ
omy and promptness, would be materially
promoted.