Proceedings on the announcement of the death of President Lincoln. to have finished his good work, so nearly accomplished, and to enjoy the full realization of its blessings. But it is otherwise, and we bow in humble submission to Him who controls the destinies of all things. Yet, as "out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh," it is meet that we give full utterance to our feelings of sorrow. per When we remember the broad humanity and great kindness of heart of Mr. LINCOLN, so universally acknowledged and appreciated, it is impossible to conceive that the assassin was impelled to the act by any feeling of personal hatred or revenge toward him; or to believe that its immediate petrator is alone responsible for the wicked and fatal deed. The blow was undoubtedly aimed at the life of the government, of which the President was the chosen representative, and, therefore, the selected victim. And whilst we mourn his loss as a great national bereavement, we yet have cause to rejoice in the fact that the government still lives. That it has survived the terrible assaults of a wicked and powerful rebellion, and successfully maintained a desperate struggle for existence, lasting for a period of more than four years, and still retains vitality sufficient to withstand this last unnatural and unexpected shock, affords gratifying evidence, to every loyal and reflecting mind, of the wisdom and justice of its nicely balanced machinery, and of its ability for self protection and preservation. A lesson is also taught in the fact that, to the author of the crime, just retribution swiftly followed his foul deed. Though he escaped immediate arrest, yet, ere the mortal remains of his honored victim were deposited in their place of final rest, he had ceased to be, and his own remains were hid forever from mortal sight. And, for myself, I may be permitted to say that I trust the world may never know what particular spot of earth is stained by the secret. ORDERED, that the resolutions be spread upon the records of the court, and that, out of respect to the memory of the deceased Chief Magistrate of the nation, this court do now adjourn. INDEX. property, and does not reduce the judgment five dollars, he is liable to a full judgment for costs. Brown ▼. Snavely...... .... 270 2. SUPREME COURT.-In a prosecution instituted before the mayor of a town, for a violation of a town ordinance, a fine of $5 was assessed against the defendant, and on appeal to the Circuit Court a like fine was again assessed. Held, that an appeal will not lie to the Supreme Court, the amount in controversy being less than $10. Donovan v. The Town of Huntington...... 321 3. APPEAL FROM COUNTY BOARD.-On a petition to the county board for a highway, viewers were appointed, who reported that the road would not be of public utility, and assessed damages in favor of certain of the persons through whose lands it would pass. The board decided that the road should not be established, unless the petitioners would pay such damages. The petitioners then took an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas. Held, that under section 26 of the highway act, (1 G. & H. 364,) the appeal would lie. Crossley et al. v. O'Brien et al. 325 4. APPEAL REVENUE STAMPS.-A motion was made in the Court of Common Pleas to dismiss an appeal from a justice of the peace, because neither the certificate of the justice, nor the appeal bond, was stamped with the appropriate revenue stamp. Leave was granted to attach the stamps, the justice canceling the stamp upon his certificate, and one of the obligors that upon the bond. The motion to dismiss the appeal was afterward sustained. VOL. XXIV.-34. (529) GARNISHEE-ESTOPPEL.-Proceedings in attachment. Answer by the Held, that the facts set up in the re- 98 AUDITOR, COUNTY. Not proper relator in suit on recog- AWARD. An award which is indefinite and B. BANKS. Hollings- 435 FREE BANK-FORFEITURE OF CHARTER. BASTARDY. 7 though begotten and born during BILL OF EXCEPTIONS. See PRACTICE, 18. county boards and municipal au- 509 In Criminal Cases. See CRIMINAL 2. TITLES OF LAWS.-The title of the 1. TIME OF FILING.-Where time has 346 BILL OF REVIEW. act of March 3, supra, while not Oliver v. Keightley or BURDEN OF PROOF made |