The IDail v Review. Towanda, Pa., Monday, July I I, 1881. SDITQRS . 0. W. >LVOKD. NOBLK N.ALVOBD ** Dfl!j it frit* r" only MO emit per month. Try it. The Penalty for the Act. It is not unnaturally suggested that the penalty for an attempt 011 the life of the President of the United States—even should it prove to have failed of its in tention—is something more than the same deed done against the life of a pri vate individual. It will present a singu lar spectacle indeed if the would-be assassin escapes under tlie protection of a statute which contemplates—not the .hand upraised to smite with death the head of the Nation, but a simple, unac credited private citizen. The moral effect of such a lesion in the criminal code as that which practi cally confounds the one] act with the other might be, indeed, grave in its couseqences—a very unfortunate spec tacle in the eyes of all the world. No civilized nation in existauce can afford to put a murderous act against the majesty of that authority which typifies the all that is sacred in the safeguards of socie ty, in the person of its accredited head, upon the same footing as an attempt against the life of a single individual up on which,comparatively,little may depend beyond his own immediate surroundings. It is true the extreme penalty of the law can go no farther in the case of the foot pad who waylays his victim, and takes his life for booty, than in that of a man who murders a President. Hut the mea sure of guilt is certainly greater because the harm to society aud good-order is greater in him who, In waylaying the life of its Chief Magistrate, strikes at the very expression of the Nation's life itself. It would seem that the act of treason which is punishable with death under the supreme law of the laud, is not aggravat ed in itself whether it is carried on by au armed baud of fifty men or .is the act, overt or otherwise, of a single man. One pistol may do the deed as effectually as twenty. It took but a single Guy Fawkes to set the match which would have blown up Parllment House; the failure to suc ceed did not diminish the enormity of the design nor alter the character of the crime. The penalty which followed has not suffered from the condemnation of mankind, because the attempt fell shou of the actual result intended. Whatever definition such a crime as the attempt against the President's life may take, public policy and the very safety of the government demands that it shall not be treated as an ordinary assault with intent to kill. By as much greater the injury done in the one instance to the entire country, by so much the more is tlie crime aggravated in tlie one case beyond its effect in tlie other. Should there be 110 provision for such an emergency—no statute, (and it seems there is noue) — expressly providing for such the crime o President shooting, whether it be witli fatal effect or not—we are measurably certain the remedy for the omission in the present instance and for all time to come, will be found, and if not found in the laws, in some other manner practical ly supplied Meanwhile, we cordially join in the general recommendation of a statute which shall put the law 011 this subject upon a strong and sure footing, and bring it nearer to the laws of other civilized nations of the world. Leiier from Senator Conkling. Hon. Koscoe Conkling sent the follow ing letter to Attorney General MacVeigh : Nkw Yokk, July MY T)KAR SIK : It is the abhorrence with which nil decent men alike shudder at au attempt to murder the President. I have given thought to a matter which yonr attention may or may not have turn ed. Our criminal code treats premedi tated homicide in all cases alike,irrespec tive of the victim, murder being visited by the greatest penalty. Perhaps no distinction between one case and another could be found on the public relations held by the person slain, but in case of an attempt to take a life of Special value to the whole people. The shocking oc currence of Saturday, I think, demands it at the definition and punishment of as saults aimed at highest executive officers, whether successful or not, should be made thoroughly vigorous. A man who attempts the life of the President, if mor ally responsible, commits an offence which the nation ought to guard against, and punish by all the exertion of all the power which civilized nations may em ploy. I suggest this as deserving of con sideration. My profouud sympathies are with the President and all of you every hour. The conflict of reports keeps hope aud fear striving with each other, with nothing stable except the facts, and I trust that the worst is over and past. I wish you would express to the President my deep est sympathy in this hour, which should hush all discords and enlist all prayers for his safe deliverance. Please give to Mrs. Garfield my most respectful condolence. Trusting that all will be well, I am .cordially yours. [signed,] ROSCOK CONKLING. BUSINESS LOCALS. Go to G. S ACKLEY & Go's for cheap Cow Hay. 96. GEORGE LYNCHCOMK has removed his barber shop from the room over POWELL & Co's store, to his old quarters under the Meat Market, one door south of Ward House, where he will be pleased to see all his former patrons and everybody else desiring tonsorial services. Having sold my retail Furniture and Un taking business, known as the Bridge Street Furniture Store to E. B. Pierce I would re spectfully recommend those 111 need of goods in his line to call on him at the old stand. I also Wish to inform those indebted to me that it will be necessary to settle the accounts soon. N. P. HICKS. January 1,1881. HOTEL FOR SALE.—I offer the American Hotel property for sale on very reasonable terms—one half the purchase money down and the balance in ten years. Possession given April 1, 1881. There is a good barn connected with the property. This hotel is located on the corner of Bridge and Water streets, in Towanda borough. The free bridge and new depot near to it make this hotel desirable for any one wishing to engage in the hotel business. Call upon or address, JOSEPH G. PATTON. Towanda, Pa. "What everybody wants is the best organ for the least amount of money: Therefore every body wants the Burdett"; and when you've said that, you've told the whole storv." So say the brightest and busiest organ dealers throughout the land, who are furn ishing this matchless instrument to a musiea public, which is rapidly learning to distinguish its marvellously pure and beautiful voice from that which is not music. For sale by J. A. Manville, No. 3 Bridge St., Towanda. The finest building lot in Towanda borough corner of Poplar and Second streets, between the residence of Hon. E. O. Goodrich and E. Walker, will be sold cheap. Apply to O. D Kiunev FARM FOR SALE.—I offer for sale on reason able terms a valuable farm, located in the valley of the Towanda creek, about 2 1-2 milos from Towanda, containing 75 acres, under a good state of cultivation, well water ed, a young orchard of choice trees, good framed dwelling house, and tine large barn— with underground stabling. I will sell this arm on long time, or exchange it in part for property in Towada borough. JOSEPH G. PATTON. Second hand Herring Safe for sale cheap, quire at this office. For sale very cheap, one of the celebrated Rochester Filters, nearly new. Holds a barrel. Call at this office. The Revised Edition of the New Testament in three different styles ami ranging in price from 20 cents to $1 25, just received at Whit comb's Book store. ' 246 One of those thin gum overcoats sold by Rosenticld is cheaper and much more conven ent than an umbrella. A GOOD HOME CHEAP.—I offer for sale VERY CHEAP, the house and lot, South east corner Third aud Elizabeth streets in this borough. The house is in good repair, the lot large, with good well of water and water in the bouse. The property will be said for half its value on long time. June i), 'Bl. O. L>. KINNEY. Business Cards. ALVORD & SON, JOB PRINTERS, DAILY REVIEW OFFICE, Main street, Towanda Pa DSAVERCOOLT • Manufacturer of OFFICE FURNITURE, DESKS, And Library Tables. Shop corner Second and l'oplar streets. . - mar 23 81 DR. T.B. JOHNSON, PHY SI CIAN AND\S URGE ON, Office over 11. C Porter's Drug Store, Residence corner Maple and Second Streets, • ELSBREE & SON, .. . A1 TORNEYS-A T-LA W. South side Mercur Block, Towanda, Pa. N. C. ELSBRKK. | L. KLSBREE. FL. HOLLISTER D. D. S. • (Successor to Dr. E. H. Angle.) OPERATIVE AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. Office on State street, second floor of Dr. Pratt's o ffic e. 10jan80 F THORNTON, TUNER AND REPAIRER Of Pianos and Organs. (Over 17 years experi ence.) Orders received at Holmes & Passage's Music Store. GW. ~ ■ o 0 UNTY S UPERI N7 END EN 7 Office Means' Block. HENRY STREETER, ATTORNEY 8S COUNSELOR AT LAWT TOWANDA, PA. JAMES T. HALE, A TTORNEY-A T-LA W, Ofllce over Stevens & Long's store. JOHN W. CODDING, A TTORNEY-A T-LA \V, Office Mercur Block, over Kirby's Drug Store. OD. KINNEY, A TTORNEY-A T-LA W, Office corner Main and Pine Streets, Towanda, Pa. PECK & OVERTON, Attorneys-at-Law, Towanda, Pa. D'A. OVEItTON. I BENJ. M. PECK. WILLIAMS, ANGLE & BUFFING TON, A TTORNE YS-A T-LA IV. Office formerly occupied by W. Watkins. QOAL ! COAL I CUE.9P FOR VJtSti ! At .V*#L.L.OH it D, formerly Pierce's Sullivan Coal, LARGE STOVE, f3 00 SMALL STOVE, 3 25 CHESTNUT, 3 25 EGG, 3 00 GRATE, 3 00 SMALL CHESTNUT, 2 15 With same additional charges for cartage. W.M.MALLORY October, 24, 1876. CAYUGA LAKE HOTEL, on Lake Cayuga, Sheldrake, Seneca county, N. Y., open from June loth to October; accommo dations for 250 guests; very low rutes can be secured over Lehigh Valley R. It. For terms and descrip tion address JOIIN K. ALLEN, Oflborn House, Auburn, N. Y., until June 15; thereafter at Shel drake, N. Y. JOHN E. ALLEN, Proprietor. DISSOLUTION NOTICE. —THE co partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the firm name of Hill & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The bus n 'HH will be continued by N. I'. Hicks, to whom all money due the firm must bo paid, and all ac counts against the firm be presented. W. HILL, K. C. DKWERS, J. G. PITTKNGER, N. P. HICKS. June 15, 1881. Having purchased the Planing Mill and Furni ture Factory on the river bank, near the bridge, I will keep iu stock a good assortment of Doors, Sash and Blinds, and be,prepared fo do plaining and oth er work at short notice. Cash Paid For Lumber. Office in Warehouse, back of Pierce's furniture store. N P. HICKS. TP-OR Miair Cat atul Shave Go to the WARD HOUSE SHAVING PARLOR WILLIS FAIRIIILD Formerly STEDGE la there. USUAL Rosenfieid the fashiohable clothier, is the first to open a FULL LINE OF SPRING CLOTHING to which he invites the particular atten tiou of THE P t'BJjIC. His assortment comprises the most fash ionable goods in the BEADY-MADE CLOTHING LINE, purchased lor cash, and will be sold CHEAPER than any other house in the country can otter the same quality of goods. A full line of MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS AND CAPS Also a better assortment ol FURNISH ING GOODS than can be found elsewhere in Towanda. {fcjp 3 * Call, examine, aud satisfy your selves. M. E. ROSENFIELD. March 9, 1881. QJOAL; Nathan Tidd, DEALER IN PITTSTON, WILKES - BARRE, AND Loyal Sock Coal, Invitee the patronage of his old friends and the pub* lie generally. I shall keep a full assortment oi all sizes, AND SHALL SELL AT LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH. Yard and office, foot of Pine street, just south o Cour n o,iße AugoO. N. TIDD. NEW SPRING GOODS! Now is the time to make your selection of a .VJS W SPRMJTG SUIT from the attractive array of suit ings on exhibition at the tailoring establishment of Parrott X G vessel These goods have just been opened and are of the latest styles and very best quality. We guarantee fits, and make prices as low as lowest. CURED BY. DR. BURR'S NEURALGIA AND SICK HEADACHE PILLS. A universal cure for Neuralgia, Sick Head ache, Nervous Headache, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Paralysis, Palpita tion of the Heart, and Head ache arising from over stimulation either from OPIUM OK ALCOnOLIC SIMULANTS. Theae Pills are very pleasant to take (they dis solve in the mouth'* and effectually cure all dieases arising from a deranged nervous system. If your druggist is not supplied, ask him to pro cure it for you, from the wholesale dealers, Sent to any address on receipt of 50 cents. For Sale by CLARK B. PORTER, SH. BEAN, Plain and Ornamental Painter, AND PAPER HANGER. All work in his line promptly executed on frhor notice, From long experience both in city and country, be prides himself on being able to suit the most fastidious. ' , *
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