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in pushing forward with vigor the war
with Mexico, and in recommending
financial and reUenue reforms, he has
placed himself, as statesman, honora-
bly, by the side of long line of illustrious
chief magistrates.
Here we have an unqualified appro-
val of Mr.. Polk and his measures, by a
large and respectable Locofoco meeting,
and his recommendation OF financial and
revenue reforms-aiias his BRITISH
Free TRADE TARIFF is lauded as
q sound Democratic doctrine 20
In subsequent resolutions they say
they contemn the assertions of their polit-
ical opponents.-lhat they were pledged to
a continuance Of the Tariff act of 1912
and that they refrained in that county
from mscribing the Tariff of 1912 on
their banners or in their book, &c., thus
denying what has been made as clear as
day, by the evidence of Gen. CAMMERoN
in the Senate, by the almost united voice
of theta own representatives III Congress,
and by innumerablc extracts from their
own party presses throughout the state.
Another resolution reads as follows:
RESOLVED, That our coGdence in our
Senators, the Hon Daniel Sturgeon and
! the Hon. Simon Cameron, and IN our
representative, the Hon. Moses M'Clean,
remains unshaken- Believing them de-
sirous of sustaining the administration OF
the President, and carrying out what
they deem to'bc thewishes OF their constiu-
ents, they have proved themselves wei
worthy Of our continued esteem.
This is salving all over FIRST they ap-
plaud Mr.. Polk and his administration for
destroying the Tariff Of 1912; and next
atply the soft sawder" to those who
battled in its defence, and did what they
could TO avert the destruction which has
been entailed upon Pennsylvania. Very
consistent democrats, truly.
From the first demonstratien, it IS evi-
dent that the leaders OF the party intend
10 keep up the game Of deception which
has been so long practised with success,
and by which they hope TO gull the peo-
pie still longer. We shall see whether
the rank and ale-tile honest hard work
ing iarmers,'' mechanics and laborcrs,
whose best interests have received Fatal
blow at the hands of these political dema-
gogues, are willing longer 10 wear the
party collar, TO be whipped into the ira
ces, aEd to be led or driven by them still
further on the career of rum. We do
not believe i. The thunder of their just
Indignation is too loud and deep TO be
easily smotllered. They have been
cheated In so fatal and glaring manner
as TO be visible to every eye, and they
will not be cheated again. Our word for
it, the hardy sons OF Pennsylvania will
visit upon their betrayers fearful retri-
bution.-Pa. Intel.
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they reach their place of destination their
pecuniary means are generally much re-
duced. if not altogether exhausted. I'M
der these circumstances, it is deemed but
an act of justice that these emigrants,
whilst most efiectually advancing the In
terests and policy of the Government,
should be aided by liberal grants of land.
would therefore recommend that such
grants be made to actual settlers upon the
terms and under the restrictions and limi-
tatious which Congress may think advisa-
BILE.
JAMES K. POLK.
WASHINGTON, August 5, 1916.
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Death Of Captain Page.

On Sunday morning, July 10Th, died
on board the steamer Missouri, a short
distance above Cairo, Capt. John Page,
late of the 18th Regiment U. s. Infantry.
1t will be recolIected, that Capt. Page
was severely wounded at the battle Of Pa
10 Alto. (the whole of his under jaw be-
ing shot off, and that he has been Iinger-
ing between life and death ever since
He was Joined by his wife, few DAYS
since in New Orleans, and at the time of
his death they were on their way TO JEFF
ferson Barracks, where it was hoped the
change of climate and strict attention
would restore him, although the nature of
his wound was such as to deprive him Of
the power of speech forever. He had
medical attendant (Dr. w. w. Mercer,l
for the last three days previous to his
death, whose attention TO him was unre-
mitted.
Capt. Page, Ike the gallant Ringgold,
was one Of those master spirits of the Ar
my, who have placed the daring deeds at
Palo Alto and Resaca dc la Palma side by
side with tirose of the most renowned
battle-ields Of modern times. He was
the true embodiment Of The American SOL
der, and wished no other death than the
one he has met. His suferings for two
which must have been intense,
were borne witk the greatest fortitude.
Capt. Page had an extensive circle of
friends and relatives in this city, who
have the sympathy oil the nation in their
bcreavement.-Cin.P Paper.
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Notice.

HNHE collectors Of militia fines. !,
IL the several districts Of this county
are required by by law, to settle of the
whole amount Of their duplicates within
sixty days, from the tine at which thew
were received. Those who neglec. n
do so. will be held liable for the amouu,
remaining unpaid, as no exonerations
will be made after the time above spe.
Gifted.
By order of the Com'rs.
r. L. STEWART,
July 81, '46. Clerk.
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Naval Forces In the Calf and
PaF ifiC.

The N. Y. Herald publishes the fol-
lowing list as comprising the names the
vessels in the Gulf, and about to proceed
there:-
SQUADRON IN THE GULF OF MEXICO,
AND FOR THE ATTACK ON SAN JUAN
DIIrIOA
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Tariff of 1912 and 1916 Conn
pared,

The Washington Union publishes the
following comparison of the rates of du-
ties upon some of the articles as actually
paid under the Tariff Of 1912, and to be
levied on the same by the Tariff to come
into operation December lst, 1916:
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NOTICE.

IN pursuance of the foregoing COM
mission the subscriber will attend az his
Office in the Borough of Somerset, on
Wednesday the 10Th day of August next,
ie discharge the duties inloined on him
thereby. OF which all persons interested
will please take notice.
SAMUEL GAIFHE2,
July sI, 1916. Auditor,
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Total guns $50
DAVID CONNER, Commodore

The western coast Of Mexico,s and all
the ports in the Pacific, will be seized and
kept under strict blockade, and the reve-
nues derived from commerce completely
stopped.
The following list embraces the Amer
lean squadron now in the Pacific, and or
dercd to that ocean:
SQUADRON on THE WEST COAST OF WKx-
FCo, IN THE PACIFIC.
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The way 1T was Done.

The Hon. Simon Cameron, "a Demo-
cratic Senator from Pennsylvania, in a
speech on the subject of the Tariff, thus
describes the manner in which the vote Of
this Strte was secured for the party TO
which he belongs. He is addressing Mr..
Vice President Dallas, to whom he
says
"You know, sir, how it was in 1914.
Ineed not tell you that you would not
now occupy that chair but for the assu-
rances-the oftreiterated assurances-that
her policy would not be disturbed. You
and | remember the scenes of that day.
We cannot forget the flags snd banners
which were carried in the professions OF
her Democracy, pending the election
which resulted in the triumph Of our par
ty. 1t cannot, and ought not to be dis
guised that, but for those assurances
to which | have alluded, that triumph
never would have been obtained. | re-
member the anxiety which pervaded the
minds of the politicians until the publica-
ton of the Kane letter, and | cannot forget
the pans that were taken by the leading
men of the party to convince the people
that it was evidence Of an intention to
protect our Interests. Her con6ding eiti-
zens gave their support in good faith, and
they expected good faith in return. The
letter was published in English and Ger
man, in every Democratic paper in the
State. and in pamphlets by thousands.
Every Democrat pointed TO it as salts
factory tariff letter, and no democrat
doubted it. Il is not saying too much to
ascribe to that letter, mainly, the Demo
cratic majority Of the Sta'e. Surely,
honorable men viii not now, since the
battle has been fought aud the honors
won by it, evade lis responsibility, by
saving thai too liberal construction was
put upon il. If it was wrongly applied,
there was time enough for its contradic-
ton between the time Of its publication
and the election. The party majority in
this hall may be fairly attributed 10 the
letter."
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Congress by the President:
To The Senate and House
Of Representatives Of ihe q. STATES.
communicate herewith copy of a
convention for the settlent and adjustment
OF the Oregon question, which was con-
cluded in this city OH the fifteenth day OF
June last, between the United States and
her Britannia Majesty. This convention
has been since duly ratified by the respec-
tive parties, and the ratifcations were ex-
changed at London on the seventeenth
day of July, 1916.
1t now becomes important that provis-
ION should be made by law, at the earli-
est practicable period, for the organiza-
ton OF Territorial government in Ore
gon.
1t is also deemed proper that our laws
regulating trade and intercourse with the
Indian tribes east of the Rocky Noun
tans should be extended to such tribes
within''our territory as dwell beyond them;
and that suitable number Of Indian "a
gents should be appointed for the pur-
pose of carrying these laws into exccu-
ton.
1t is likewise important that mail facili-
Ties, so indispensable for the diffusion of
information and for binding together the
different portions ofour extended confed-
cracy, should be afforded to our citizens
west of the Rocky Mountains.
There is another subject TO which de-
sire to call your special attention. 1t is o
great importance to our country general
ly, and especially TO our navigating and
whaling interests, that the Pacific coast,
and, indeed, the whole of our territory
west Of the Rocky Mountains, should
speedily be filed up by hardy and pa
triotic population. Emigrants to iha,
territory have many difficulties to encoun-
ter and privaiions to endure in their long
; and perilous journey, and by the time
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WOR1gRa
To the heirs Of Peter Brad
ford, tate Of Somerset Coan-
tn, Penn'a. deceased.

81
IN pursuance Of the above commission
the undersigned auditors therein named,
will meet al the Hotel of WIN. II. Pick
ing IN Somerset Borough, County and
State aforesaid, on Friday the 2siA day
Of Hugust neat, to perform the duty
thereby enjoIned upon them. at which
time and place, all persons interested
are notified 10 atteud, if they see proper.
SW PEARSON,
|. HUGUS,
S. GATHER,
Somerset. July 81, 1916. Auditors.
The Weekly louisville Journal and
Weekly Missouri Republican will copy.
as per order Of court. and send copy Of
each number of their respective papers
containing the advertisement TO this Of
fee.
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FIR NCH
BUR FAC L DRY.

HyIIE subscriber respectfully informs
Il The public in general, and mill
owners in particular, that he still contin-
ues to carry on the making of
FRENCH BURR
ID Z z q S 2 q N q s
in the borough of Youngtown. West
moreland county Pa. In addition 70 his
old stock he has received large plumber
Of choice Burr Blocks, from the east,
with all other necessary materials, he
will be able to manufacture Mill Stones, of
any size on the shortest notice. The srb-
scriber thankful for the patronage he has
heretofore received, he hatlers himself
from eleven years experience in his
business together with keeping the most
experienced workmen in his employ,
that he can render general satisfaction.
and that on the most liberal terms; he
can and will sell as low as any manufac-
tory in the western country.
Orders directed TO the subscriber IN
Youngstown, Weslmoreland county, Pa.
punctually attended to
JOHN TONER.
| iuly %. 1S46.
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REGISTERS NOTICE

y oTlcE is hereby given TO all persons
1 y concerned as Iegatees, creditors or
otherwise, that the following accounts
have been fled and passed register in the
Registers Office, for the county of Som
erset, and that the same will be present.
cd TO the Orphans court for confirmation
and allowance on uondGy, the 7h day
Of September neat, at an adjourned Or
phans' Court, viz:
The final Account Of Michael Sny-
der and Henry Snyder, acting admins
traitors of Dewalt Snyder. deceased.
The Account Of John Snyder, admin
istrator Of Ann Boyer. deceased.
WM. II. PICKING.
August 4, 1916. Clerk.
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Notice.

Estate Of Elizabeth Hus-
band, decd.
ENHE undersigned having obtained
a from the Register of Wills, Letters
OF administration with the Will annexed
on the estate Of Elizabeth Husband, de-
ceased, requests all persons indebted to
said estate to make payment on or before
the goth day of Angus. next, and those
having claims, 10 present them to the un-
dersigned at his Office in Somerset, on
or before said dav.
SIMON GEBHART.
July IA, .46-6t. Admir- &c.
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Aug. 5, 1916.
~ 5.LLlIS SA i IL .E !.


PUBLIC SALE.
& N pursuance Of an order Of the Or
q Phans' cear Of Somerset County.
there wil be exposed TO sale by public
cutlery on the premises, on SATURDAY. The
29th dag Of .AuguSt neGt, the following
valuable real estate, late the properly Of
Jacob Swank deceased. viz:
One Plantation
and tract of land, sItugte ia Somerset
township, miles North East from Som
erset BorOagh, near the Somerset and
Stoystown road. adjoining lands of Chris.
tian Sdyier, Henry j. lleiple, jacob
Snyder Esq. john Swank and others,
containing, 2SS ACRES and al
lewance, $50 acres Of which are clear,
with about 25 or 30 acres in meadow,
or which are erected large two story
log house weatherboarded, a log barn,
stables and other buildings, there is also
large apple orchard, with an appe-milI
and cider press on The the premises, as
also several never failing streams Of good
water.
TERms made known on the dayof sale.
Also at the same time and
place, will be seld the following person
al property VII ten plate Stove and
pipe, Bureau, Kitchen Cupboard,
Buffalo Robe. 4 or double coverieis.
lot Of bedding, and a variety Of Kitchen
furniture, on reasonable credit.
Sale TO commence al 10 o'clock A. u,
and due attendance will be given.
SAMUEL HUNSAKER.
SAMUEL SWANk.
July e 1916. Admrs.
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len men were killed by being sun
struck at New Orleans on the 28,h ult.
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By the Tariff Of 1919, If wc remember
Alright, wool costing over Z cents was
taxed 8 cents per pound.
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NOTICE
To the heirs and legal rep
rescntatiyes Of Rosanna
Shaffer, deceased.

Make notice that an inquest will be
n held at the house Of David viii.
hanson, in the township Of Somerset and
county Of Somerset, on Wednesday the
26th day of August 1916, for The pur-
pose of making partition Of the real es-
tale Of said Rosanna Sha1ler, deed, 10
and among her children and legal repre-
sentatires. if The same can be done with
out prejudice to or spelling of the whole,
otherwise 10 value, ,and appraise the same,
according law: at which time and place
you are required TO attend if you think
proper.
JACOB PHITIPPT,
july 81, '4o-6t. Sheriff.
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Total guns
%May soon return home.

VIM. B. SHUBRICK, Commodore.
These two squadrons will comprise a
larger naval force than was ever put forth
hy the United States; and manned and Of
ficered as they will be, by the best men
in the world, they cannot fail Of accom-
pllshing all that viii be required of them.
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The Oregon Territory.

The following is copy of the Mes
sage, recommending measures for the es-
tablishment of Territorial Government
in Oregon, which was communicated TO
Congress by the President:
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From The Spirit Of the Times.
A RackWOOds Jury.

My dear esprit. "-One of your CORES.
pondents few weeks ago gave an amusing
description of an Arkansas Court scene.
where certain pig sleaer was summoned
to answer for covcling his neighbours hogs
Ii reminded me Of case described to me
by legal gentleman some years since, as
having occurred in the same State, indica,
tive OF the intelligence ola Backwoods Ju-
ry.
1t appears that character in those parts,
notorious not for the most enviable and rig
id system of morals, was indicted, Inprson-
ed, and about to be tried for stealing certain
smoked hog-beller known as "bacon. -
Judge d, eminent as lawyer,
(since senator in Congress,) happened at
the same time TO have business in the same
court, and at The urgent request of the IN
fortunate victim Of the law, he was induced
10 visit him in the Jail.
After short dialogue, the judge was re-
questeG to act as his counsel-a fee OF $50
at The same lime being proffercd. Upon
questioning the man, Judge b found
lhat-ls. He had stolen the bacon. I'd.
That several witnesses had seen him in the
act, who were summoned TO give testimony
against him and Sd. That portion of
the bacon was found in his actual posses,
sian. Under these circumstances, Judge
B. declined taking the fee, saying
that he could not do any thing for him, and
that his conviction was certain.
Prisoner.-'But. Judge, want you to get
up and talk 10 'em."
Judge.--"lt would do you no good, my
mantle testimony cannot fail to convict
you. cannot, conscenliously, take your
money.
Prisone r-"That's my look out, Judge ;
all want of you is TO get up and talk 10
en-"
The Judge. thus pressed, told the man
that he would undertake his defence, but that
it would be entirely futile.
The cause came up on the next day.
The Witnesses swore point blank to the iden.
THY of the prisoner-his stealing and posses.
sion Of the bacon. Judge b, accor.
ding TO promise, got up and addressed the
Jury, talking to them" in way any thing
rather than to The purpose, for about fifteen
minutes; and the case went TO the Jury
What was his aston,shment when they
without leaving the box-brought in the
prisoner not guilty !" He was, ofcourse
Immediately liberaed.
Judge B, taking him aside, said
"Well, my man, what can have induced the
Jury to bring in such verdict, is entirely
beyond my comPrehension--how. with
such testimony, they could bring you in
mot guilty,"is utterly unaccountable to
me-"
Judge" said the released culpri', with a
knowing wink, "eigM Of EN- had some ofthe
bacon :"
The rascal knew perfectly well that the
counsel would shelter the jury i, rim gine
in verdict for the party for whom he
might ae..a
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NEW SERIES-VOL. 3-NO. 81

THE LETTERS of Mas. MYERS. Although
the public current does not set that way,
we confess that our heart bleeds for the
poor outcast, whose confidence has been
betrayed in The publication of these sacred
evidences of a most misplaced affection.
We acknowledge the right Of the com.
munlly to demand them, under The cir
cumstances; but we do not doubt the cor.
rectness OF the position which gave them
this right. We can understand the feelings
which induced the injured husband 10 in-
tercept the letters of a gniIty wife, and to
use those letters 10 justify the commission
OF the crime that WINS forced upon him;
but there are other letters introduced by
other parties, that certainly do not stand on
the same footing. To rife the desk of the
unfortunate Hoyt, and expose TO the public
gaze those tokens of affection, that if he
had a spark Of honor in his SOUL he would
have guarded with more care than life it.
self, seems TO US lutte better than invading
the sanctuary of the grave and robing it Of
its hottest relics.
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From the Pennsylvania.
Charles Brown.

The election Of this favorite and fearless
champion OF Democracy, as the Represent
tative from the Sd Congressional District, is
everywhere greeted with pride and pleasure
by the Democrats. He fought the fight
with boldness and decision-binking none
Of the great issues of the canyass. but meet
ing THIN all without reserve. On the ques.
ton of the Tariff he was careful not to be
misunderstood; and We venture 10 say, there
is not voer in the Sd District, who cared
at all for that subject, who can say that he
was deceived by CHAs. BRowN. The wings
cannot say that he was elected in favor of
the dead Tariff of 1912. His election. IN.
der such circumstances, and in spite of the.
Inscriptions means taken to defeat him, is
indeed triumph. In district that gave a
majority Of more than eleven hundred votes
against US two years ago, Mr.. Brown is now
chosen by over five Misunderstanding a diff
ference of nearly sixeeen hundred votes in
our favor-a fact no less credable to him,
than to the intelligent and indomitably De-
mocracy of,he NorhernLiberties andSpring
Garden.
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CREAGH & FORWOOD, VS.. SAVAGE.
Circuit Court of Clarke.

Circuit Court Of Charlie.
HOPKINS, for the plaintiff in error.
HENLY 81 PECK, contra.
ORMOND, j.
|. A party complaining of error IN the judg
ment oil the primary court must present
it distinctly upon the record: and in
doubtful cases every reasonable presump.
ton and intendment will be made in favor
Of the judgment of the court.
2. A trustee by his purchase al his own sale.
takes Il deleasible estate, subject 10 be di
vested at the election of the ceStm que
trust and there is no reason for more
rigorous rule when the sheriff purchases
al his own sale, in either case the pur.
chaser takes title which may be divest-
ed, aud the property again sold at the in>
stance of any one interested. In the
case Of sheriff'this may be done in a
summary way by motion to the court.
3. Sem6le, that in Kentucky where a diff.
ferent rule prevails, IA purchase by the
Sheriff at his own sale is forbidden by
statute.
4. SemJle, that the summary remedy is con-
fined TO the suit, and that creditors of the
defendant may have relief in equity.
5. Whether such relief can be had by cred.
itors at large, or whether il is confined to
judgment creditors. Quere7
Judgment affirmed