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Year: 1879

The unexpected and somewhat sudden
change which came over their honors, the
Chancellor of the Kingdom and his Associates,
on the construction put upon the laws for the
punishment of smuggling opium, has taken
e erybody by surprise, and has occasioned no
small amount of comment. Their honors came
to the conclusion that although fines had been
imposed upon persons convicted of smuggling
opium, and that that penalty had been inflicted
in quite a number of instances, it was never
theless all wrong, as the law admits of no
other punishment for the smuggling of opium
than Imprisonment. In other words, there is
no such thing as satisfying the law for the
above offence, except by Imprisonment at hard
labor The result of this decision therefore,
is that the fines heretofore imposed as the PEN
atty for smuggling opium were all illegal,
therefore, the money so paid illegally, will
have to be refunded to the parties by the
justice, because it cannot be contended that
fine illegally imposed confers any right upon
the government to retain the money of indi-
viduals from whom it was taken without due
process of law. But how strange it is that
the magistrates, and even the learned Judges
of the Supreme Court, should have overlooked
this matter for so long This strange dis
covery reminds us of case that happened
some years ago in one of the Eastern States.
Two brothers by the name of Hartman, were
prosecuted before Judge Parsons, of Pennsyl-
vania, for obtaining goods under false pretenses
His honor was very harsh in his charge to the
jury, and bore down with unusual severity
upon the defendants. They were convicted of
course, aud the judge sentenced them to the
longest term OF Imprisonment, in the Penten-
tiary, he could find justification for doing in
the statute books. He accordingly sentenced
the defendants under certain statute which
had been repealed two years before the case
of the Hartman brothers was tried. Their
counsel took out writ of error to the Supreme
Court, and the Hartmans were set at liberty.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania at the time handled his honor,
Judge Parsons, with merited severity, and the
press Of the State took the matter up in good
earnest, 80 much so, that the unfortunate
judge was compelled to resign the woolsack
and go back to the bar. We will never forget
one article printed in Philadelphia paper al
the time. 1t was scathing of Judge P, of
whom it spoke in terms that were very severe
After speaking of the Judges vindictiveness
on the bench, the writer turned to the many
mistakes he had made while judge, and de-
plored the uncertainty of the law in such
hands. He characterized it thus


"He wires in aud wires out
Leaving the people still IN doubt,


Whether the snake that made the track


Is going South or coming back"


Judge Parsons was lawyer of mark not
withstanding this mistake He is the author
of several legal works of approved merit by
the profession. We merely relate the anecdote
to show that judges, like other men, are liza
bic to err, because they are human.


What Constitutes the Wealth of N
Year: 1879

One Of our representatives had very In
teresting conversation with Prof L. /. Gerry.
on the subject Of swimming. Prof. Gerry, who
Is now established at the Spanish Fort, has,
for the last twenty five years, devoted much
Of his time to the instruction Of our youth
III this important branch Of life-saving arts.
Every child should be taughtho to swim, "
said the Professor, sin order that In after
life he would when in danger be able to save
himself Or be also instrumental In rescliing q
fellow creature. A great many young men
of this city are totally ignorant Of the seien-
tific principles OF the natatorial art True,
the majority know how to sustain themselves
On tho water, but they can hold out but for
q very short time"


AFTER reviewing the different methods of
swimming and floating, Prof. Gerry said that
the best mode was the "sailor fashion" or the
position In the water initiating the move
ments Of the frog when swimming.


A great many persons drown through
fright III d man could conquer the lndeBcfib-
able feeling of fear that takes possession OF
that he could float for some minutes by keep
ing his lir1bs In the water, taking q good sup
ply Of air in his lungs, aud moving his arms
and legs without raising them to the surface.


The first impulse Of one who falls III the
water ID to beat about wildly with his arms, and
to open his mouth. By SO doing he is forced
downward by the weight of the atmosphere,
then he swallows water which drives the air
out Of his lungs, and he naturally sinks to
the bottom Women float more easily than
men, and require but little motion to keep
them above the water. This Is due to the
breadth Of the bust which Is greater in
woman than in man. A drowned woman
rises to the surface with the head thrown
backward, while man will come out head
downward.


Prof Gerry favored our representative with
several other interesting facts with regard to
swimming, and said, in conclusion, that New
Orleans was sadly In need OF public baths
There, said he, our youth could be instructed
la that art, which improves their physical
conformation and confers upon them, at the
same time, ali inestimabie benefit.
Year: 1879

Won for the Second Time by the Wash


ington Artillery.


The fifth competition OF company teams
at 200 and 800 yards, seven shots at each
range, with privilege Of two sighting shots.
came off at Frogmoor yesterday. The Wash
ington Artillery and Continental Guards
were represented but the Louisiana Field
Artillery team was not on the grounds, hav
Ing gone to Donaldsonville fair sky and
steady breeze offered no serious impediment
to fine shooting, and several very good scores
were made The trophy was won by the Wash
ington Artillery for the second time. 1t has
already been carried off three times by the
Louisiana Field Artillery.


We give the individual and total score be-
IAtn
Year: 1879

We all remember the quaint saying OF
Rufus Choate, who when told that II he pur
sued his hard work be would ruin his eonstf-
tuition, replied that the constitution was gone
living ON the bylaws. OF Sheridan the eoun-
terpart is told. He was somewhat given to
indulgence In strong drink. When renon-
strated with and warned that the quantity OF
brandy he drank would certainly destroy the
coat Of his stomach, be quietly poured out an
other glass and replied, well then, my dear
friend, there is nothing for my stomach to do
but to digest In Its waistcoat."
Year: 1879

In Russia, as well as In Germany, Austria,
transmit it TO their male offspring, and 80 ON
ad infnitum. Needy mobiles necessarily
abound. There are forty or fifty Count Ziehys
In Hungary, three or four Of whom are
wealthy inagnates and the rest pass their
lives In the army or government offices ON
the smallest pay In Galcia there are entire
villages where every peasant native has the
right to preface his name with the title OF
prince
Year: 1879

At about 5oclock last evening man named
Chiffon, employed on the steamboat d.
Stein, attempted to commit suicide by
jumping into the river from the wharf near
the Howard Boat Club. He was rescued by
friends and taken to his home In Freetown.
He declined to make statement as to the
rAllse Of his rash act.
Year: 1879

Would Ii not be ~ strange freak Of fortune,
says Paris letter. which should make
granddaughter OF Daniel Webster Empress
Washington as one OF the leading duchesses
of the Imperial Court You know how near
the great-great niece Of Washington and third
cousin of Robert E. Lee came OF being Queen
Of Holland. Nothing but the opposition Of
the Dutch people prevented the marriage OF
Princess Ann Murat now Duchess de
Mouchy) TO the Prince Of Orange.
Year: 1879

The festival of Star Hook and Ladder
Comp No /, OF the Seventh District,
given yesterday at the Oakland Park, was In
every respect just such an affair as the many
friends of the company expected 1t to be.


The arrangement ts for the comfort and
Year: 1879

mt once A Nebraska dealer In agricultural
implements "got religion" felt 1t his duty to-
point out the way to others. and said TO q
farmer: Brother Jones, will guarantee that
II you join our church you will not only find
straight through without any further inven-
tory. Give 1t d trial, and If not satisfactory
will take back your religion and refund your
MONEY"
Year: 1879

new song Is interrogatively entitled Can
You Support Me, DarllngY II your darling
works in shirt factory, and doesn't care
much for dress herself and you don't spend
her money for beer and billiards, and she
keeps her health, and you are willing to turn
in now and then and earn few dollars by
digging cellars or peddllng clans, the proba-
biiites are that she can support you. But we
advise her to shirk yoa for some fellow who
can support her
Year: 1879

Town Treasurer Wilson, Of Monticello Ind,
brought libel suit against the local news
paper that said he was dishonest, but before
the case came to trial ne fled with SCI 900 Of
public money.
Year: 1879

Just think of the Polar bear. He roams
iceberg, and at night rests his weary head on
pillow of snow. He needs no fan by day or
musquito netting by night. Neither does he
have to take his best girl out and treat her to
soda water and ice cream-fNeH Haven
Register
Year: 1879

Wilhelmj is In the Catskils. He took his
own violin with him. for fear the others would
be worse-EN. Y. Telegram. You will have to
dwell on violin until you see It as vile
Blade The man guilty OF that air ought to
be executed on single string
Year: 1879

ENJOY LIFE.-What truly beautiful world we live in Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans and thousands of means for enjoyment. We can desire no better when in perfect health but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, discouraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof that Greens August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct cause of seventy five per cent of such maladies as Biliousness Indigestion, Sick Headache Costiyeness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms Three doses of August Flower will prove it's wonder full effect, Sample bottels 10 cents. Try it. Sold by A. s. Wright & Co.,, Ltchfeld.
Year: 1879

At temperance meeting held last winter in a certain township ia Connecticut the minister who was presiding proposed that the exer- cises should commence with the reading of a chapter from the Bible; but, on discovering that he had left his glasses at home, said that read wherever he chanced to open the book

 Accordingly he opened to the third chapter of Proverbs. This was read without incident till suddenly his mind became confused and his voice faltered as he read So shall thy barns be filled with plenty and thy presses shaU burst out aosM neao aoine'-amid the approving smiles of the audience H.
Year: 1879

The Paris Canal Congress finally settled up- on the Panama route for canal, at sea level, with tunnel some eight miles in length, aad at an estimated expense of about one hundred and fifty millions. This result is not satis- factory to American engineers, as this is the most southerly route possible, running in fact near the present railroad and. consequently, increasing distances considerably for American commerce over the routes further north. The time thought to be necessary for the compile ton of such a canal is about five years, and the next question to be met is that of finance It is supposed that the reputation of M. Les seps will be of special assistance to the project in this respect, although we see it stated in many of our American papers that there can be little hope of the subscription of so large a sum as that which will certainly be required The imposition of toll of near $3. per ton, the amount proposed, will be a heavy burden on commerce.
Year: 1879

The success of Foster rover Taft in last week s race for the Ohio Republican nomination, is regarded as blow at Grantism. Taft was a favorite of the old administration, as Foster is of the new. There is also an announcement of the fact that Sherman is to be one of the candidates for the presidency in 1880. We have never believed that Grantism could be galvanized into anything more than the sem- blance of life. We do not doubt, however, that last falls elections have given the ship of state lurch towards Stalwartism. That is bad enough, but by no means 80 utterly indefensi ble as Grantism.
Year: 1879

The North American Review is becoming quite political battle ground. In the last number, Gen. Garfield attacks the reform re- cord claimed by the Democracy in the matter of government expenditures. He shows quite letting-up, on their part, of late; but it can- not be denied that, during the Democratic control of appropriations in the lower House, there has been material reduction of expenses.

 This Gen. Garfield attributes to changed times and lessened prices, but we must admit that

 as a general rule, economy was not the special virtue of Grants administration nor of the re-

 cent Republican Senate. The present govern ment is much more modest in its requests for money. On the other hand there has been such lavishness of expense on the part of the House and Senate in providing for their own officers, that we apprehend that much of the economy shown in the appropriations of a Democratic House for the support of a Repub- lican administration, would be very likely to disappear entirely from the appropriations of 2 Democratic House for Democratic.
Year: 1879

Loyal people can possible forgive
Gen. Porter for his acts, but they will
make no offer of it under the plea OF
rendering him tardy justice for
wrong done him." Had justice been
meied out to him he would have been
shot at the time. Hal the United
Year: 1879

States government done justice to
The generation now living, and that to
follow, it would have served in the
same righteous manner a hundred or
so OF the leaders OF rebellion. A
graveyard OF that kind would have,
proved healthy for the nation,
Year: 1879

indianapolis Special to Cincinnati Gazeite.l


Speaker Cauthorne and three or
four others of the legislature issde a
flaming address to the people through
the columns of the Sentinel, in which
they claim The following saving to
Year: 1879

Within a few months, and within a
radius of nine miles from here, three or
four widows comfortably well off have
married chaps that came tramping along.
One of these husbands is now in Jail for
threatening the lives of his wife and moth
er-in-law. His favorite form of amusement
was to place the women folks in chairs
side by side, and, after pOking loaded
gun into their faces. to fire it off at target
Just above their heads. Five weeks ago a
respectable and well-connected woman in
this town, whose husband died less than
two years ago, leaving her nice little
home and $1,000 in cash, fell in love with
a young tramp who came TO her door, and
though twenty years his senior she marri-
ed him. Since then her house has been


n rendezvous for nearly all the tramps
who came along, and apparently the good
news is being rapidly spread among the
fraternity. A few days ago the woman ap-
peared with badly bruised face and DAM
aged eyes, and her friends had her tramp
husband arrested for the assault The
trial was n most ludicrOus affair, for, while
the wife admitted that johnnie" not only
was the cause of her disfigurment, but had
soundly thrashed her at least twice a week
during their brief efhoneymOOn, she declar-
ed that she loved him dearly, and that he
only whipped her when he was mad be-
cause she wouldn't, at first asking, give
him money, or buy him horse and car
riagc The man said that he didn't think
that he had thrashed his wife above once a
week, and that he loved her dearly. Upon
this followed a very dramatic scene, the
woman rushed into her husbands arms
and mingling her tears and kisses with
his ditto, and both fell on their knees be-
fore Judge Lewis to beg his mercy. Judge
Lewis told them, 81 want po such nonsense
here" and fined the man 1886, which the
woman paid, and few minutes later they
were seen lovingly riding toward their
peaceful home Westfield (Mass.) Letter.
Year: 1879

My manner of ditching is this: 1 ex-
anime the ground carefully, and deter.
anime where would run the ditch. take
my team and pillow, and begin at the out
let and run furrow up as far as desired,
then turn and go down, turning q furroW
the other side then go back in the cen.
ter, running the plow as deep as can to
loosen the earth. dig in this furrow
three feet deep-more if needed anywhere
Ito get good fall, throwing the earth
equally each side. In putting in tile use
q circular implement, and bed the tile
along the uphill side of the bottom; Of the
ditch, throwing in some dirt to be sure the
tile are kept in place. And now for my
mode offilling the ditch, which is my In
vention, and the object ofthis conmunicar
tiOn. Make temporary three-horse double
tree. 12 feet long, bore holes for clevises at
each end, and one-third the distance from
two horee end, for plOw the long end for
one horse runs over the ditch and bank.
Let man manage each team, and one the
plow, and go up and down each side
throwing furrOw into the ditch going up
and down few times will fill the ditch.
Year: 1879

lation to the sea worm that perorates the
shell of the mussel which straightway
closes the wound with q PEARL Richter.


Come unto Him. and in HIS greatness
we shall find the enlargementof of our little
ness, in His tenderness we shall find tho
sOftening of our harshness, in His compas-
sion we shall find the, hghteningoof our
burden. Dean Stanley. - -ss-ls,s, y,


Man is capable of greater suffering than
any other creature on earth, but he Is cap
able of higher and intenser enjoyment,
and that simply because he is man and
not merely an animal. He must suffer TO
be great; he must conquer himself and the
world in order to be forever mighty.
Year: 1879

1t is not often convenient to get poles
for Lima beans TO run on. They produce
best on poles, but if the young runners are
kept cut off rs they grow, and the plants
kept as bushes. they generally do very
well. Indeed, those who have tried them
report that they grow as well as the ordi-
nary beam
Year: 1879

One morning recently, upon looking To-
ward the mountains south of town, We
were somewhat surprised TO see the pine
trees all bending in one direction, as
though bowed by q terrific windstorm,
while the morning was clear and calm
not q breath of air in motion Upon closer
inspection the phenomenon was easily &C
counted for; During the day before heavy
windstorm had swept over the mountains,
accompanied by. rain and snow, and the
steady force of the wind held the branches
of the trees in the bending, crouching posi-
ton, while the snow weighed them down,
and the rain freezing upon them as it fell
fastened them in that shape with unyield-
ing bonds of ice; and so they remained
until old Sol mercifully set them free
ashland (Ore) Tidings.
Year: 1879

A party of artists and art critics came to the following conclusion regarding their dinner That the hash was low in tone and defective in composition the beer we'll drawn, but fiat i; the anatomy of the turkey strong; the bread too freely handled the veal raw and cold, and hurried ID execution the butter strong the coffee weak, except the foreground and alto gether too much impaste in the bill.
Year: 1879

Any subscriber wishing his paper stepped with the expiration of his subscription, should notify at the time of subscribing, before the term paid for prss. Any subscriber in desiring to stop his paper must pay up arrears.
Year: 1879

A tramp with one arm masticated custard pie and other delicacIes of the season belong ing to Danbury families, Friday. After he got thoroughly filled he let loose the otEer arm and passed out of town swinging it in delight full unison with it's mate.
Year: 1879

We CANNOT see that objection to an
extra session Of Congress that some peo-
Pile raise. Congressman are paid by the
year, and short extra session would
not add great deal TO the cost. The
extra cost would much more than be COW
cred by the amount of saving that could
be etiec' ed by an extra session. We are
not afraid OF Democratic legislation. If
We were we should not advocate the
election of Democratic men and the
atopiio of Democratic measures. We
have a great pity tor those sham Demo-
cratic souls who fear the assembling Of a
Democratic Senate 10 conjunction with a
Democratic House, and shed crocodile
tears about the forcing Of an extra ses-
sion to repeal obnoxious laws" that are
now threatening the country In every
part. If the Democratic party fears to
trust its own men In Cong ess, why
there is an end of the struggle. 1t never
can reduce the expenses Of the govern
ment if ii fears to assume the response
bility. We assure our readers that we
are convinced that these laws can be re-
peaed in no other way 50 long as Hayes
is President, than by the means now pro-
posed aud We believe there Is too much
truth in the rumor that the Republicans,
with the aid Of the Federal election laws
and the army, will defeat The Democrats
in the organization Of the House in De
cemb-r. They fear to let the Democrats
have control Of Congress and by COM
mittees from both Houses examine the
work the Republicans have been guilty
Of for the past fifteen years.
Year: 1879

so much worse thst We do not dare to
prins them. SO that Gen. Butler is not
the only one that has changed his opin-
ions Of men. Doubtless Gen. Butter be-
gins TO see that the war might have been
averted-that he begins TO feel that if he
had been slave holder in Mississippi or
South Carolina he would have been a
Confederate General actuated by all
the sentiments that influenced Lee or
q Jackson, or Hampon, and hence for
the few moments in which he stood in
his place on Friday, he allowed that
great Christian sentiment to get the bet
ter of his nature and the good that took
possession Of him welled out ''as would
that others should do to me, so should l
do to Others"


Now, whatever We may think of, or
have said OF Buffers bad acts, We never
looked upon him as anything else than
an able, accomplished and brave man.
We knew him when a Democrat and
lauded him with our pen, long before the
war. He is always ready to defend him
self, and no one was ever able to prove
that he 'stole the spoons" although hun
dreds imputed it TO him. Nor was he
without his defence on this occasion. He
is not "bully," either. but he 'strlkes
from the shoulder" for all that; and on
this occasion he gave forth blow that
must tell upon his enemies in his own
party. He could not, he said, see that
there could be any harm in pensloning
poor rebel soldier, who was compelled 20
fight in the ranks, when rebel General
was pensioned by being put in a Repub-
lican Cabinet.


When the Hayes Republicans answer
Buffers repdrtee we may have word
more to say. But this pension business
is certainly being ''run into the ground"
Butler evidently means this, at leas',
that a poor man has the same rights
that rich one has; and he plainly tells
his party the truth when he thus tells
them they have put the poor man down
and keep him down, while they have
mounted the rich on high horse TO ride
over him.
Year: 1879

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