CHAPTER III

.—SOUTHER _v._ THE COMMONWEALTH, THE NE PLUS ULTRA OF

LEGAL HUMANITY. 79

Writer’s attention called to this case by _Courier and Enquirer_.—Case presented.—Writer’s remarks.—Principles established in this case.

## CHAPTER IV .—PROTECTIVE STATUTES. 83

Apprentices protected.—Outlawry.—Melodrama of Prue in the swamp.—Harry the carpenter, a romance of real life.

## CHAPTER V .—PROTECTIVE ACTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND LOUISIANA.—THE

IRON COLLAR OF LOUISIANA AND NORTH CAROLINA. 87

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