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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
PROM IOWA.

We have private letter from Water
Eco. Iowa, dated the 18th inst, from
which we take tile liberty of extracting a
few sentences which will be of interest to
our Iowa friends in these parts: 81 have
just seen man direct from Minnesota
came to within 20 miles of this place last
week on runners. He reports the snow
Two feet deep in Minnesota. Must have
= warm summer up there. 1t is raining
here now-roads very bad. The frost is
not out Of the ground by two feet. give
you the prices of produce here: Oats,
20 10 30 cents per bushel; corn, S1.OO
to Sl.l6 per bushel; potslos SI.S5 to
sl.4O; eggs 20 cents per dozen; butter,
rs cents per pound; wheat, $500 to
es.26; Aour, $500 per hundred, or
Sl4,oo per barrel; hay 80 to s1e per ton.
Money is scarce
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
THE RAILROAD FROM TOPEKA.


We learn from one of our leading citi.
ssns, who bad conversation at Burlin.
game, few days ago, with Col. Holiday,
President Of the A,chison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad Company, that The
road will certainly be built to the coal
nelds in Usage county; as far, perhaps, as
Onion creek, at once. He informed our
friend that the Union Pacific company
stood behind this enterprise, ready ia
'aKe the matter in hand at the proper
tlme and push the road through. Col
II. says 1t is the desire of all concerned
to push the road through Immediately to
the NeoshO Valley at this point-that il
the people here would assist in the matter
10 an extent commensurate with the ad
Vantagss to be reaped by US, it would VI
donbtedly be constructed to this point at
an early day. We believe, as we have
before expressed it, that the people OF
Lyon county stand ready to vote the prop
er amount of aid on the necessary restric-
tons, when they can have the road built.
tits no longer even possible that we shall
ever have = cent of the bonds to pay
which We voted 10 the branch of the Gal
weston road from Lawrence, nearly two
years ago. That enterprise. we believe,
is faded out. Even the people of Douglas
county have turned their entire attention
to the construction of the main branch,
and Withdrawn the bonds which they
voted to aid the Lawrence and Emporia
branch. Now that the Senatorial election
Is over, this enterprise is not even men
toned. We should rather have a con
nection with Topeka, anyhow, because it
would take the whole of Southwestern
Kansas to the Capital directly by rail.
Topeka is nearly twenty miles nearer than
Lawrence, and there would be asaving OF
over half million of dollars in building
road to the former place over the latter
Lyon, Usage and Shawnee could aid
this enterprise to euch an extent as tc
insure its completion. and add Thousands
to their wealth thereby.
But We forbear further remarks on thi.
matter until after the meeting here mex
Wednesday night, at which we hope t.
see present every citizen of this county
who can possibly come,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
THE CENTRAL STATE.

The Lawrence Journal tries to upset the
Central State" by remarking that the
purchase o! Russian America indefinitely
postpoues the settlement of the question
where the geographical center of the couu-
try really is. Let us see.
Taking the map of the United States,
We fnd that line drawn norlbward from
EmpOria will strike our northern boundry
just east of Red River, the distance beiu 9
almost exactly 700 miles; and another
drawn south will touch the Gulf near
Matagorda, at precisely the same distance.
The ''pau- handle between the Rio
Grande and the Gulf is too SIN all to enter
into the calculation. The eastern and
western shores are not symmetrical-
but the distance to Eastport, Maine, the
easternmost point in the United States, is
about ], $50 miles. and to Cape Flattery.
in the territory of Washington. it is al
most exactly the same, the latter being
the western extremity. According to
our present maps, then, Kansas is certain
iy the geographical center.
II the annexation of Russian America
were the end of annexation, it would GER.
tainly complicate the problem; but we all
know that British America will bs our 5
the FIRST time We are at war with England,
aud the annexation of Mexico is also
merely a matter of time. Now where is
the center of the continent?
Draw straight line from the mouth of
Mackenz;e's River, on the Polar Sea,
to the southern end of the Isthmus OF
Da'ien, and it will pass very nearly
through Emporia. From this point to
each extremity. the distance is just about
2,4oO miles by the scale. To Prince
Williams Sound, in Russian America,
the northernmost babiIable point. the dis
lance is almost exactly the same.
We may therefore safely retain the
name of Central State till further notice
The geographical center of the United
States and of the babiIable part of The
continent is certainly in Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
MACMILLAN,

This unfortunate individual was in a
bad condition at last accounts He was
completely surrounded, and hopeless OF
escape. 1t is also reported that be was
wounded in recent skirmish, and his
surrender was hourly expected. The
Mexican empire is virtually at an end.
Imperial institutions do not seem to -four
ish on this continent. M4ximiliau's power
vanished with the French bayonets.
It was not hard for the Mexicans to
overthrow Macmillan, but when they
come to taking care of theuselves. the
difficulty Is increased to wonderful de-
gree. Mexico is country of vast re-
sources, but her people have lived in a
state of utter anarchy ever since they
threw of the Spanish yoke. They are
too ignorant and bigoted to maintain a re.
publican government.
Mexico is almost ripe for annexation
She needs our protection, aud We need
her territory. Tbs area of vacant lands
suitable for agricultural purposes is rapid
" diminishing, and the surplus poPula-
lion OF the east increases at geoms ttical
ratio. The vast prairies. forests, and
mines OF Mexico offer a splendid field for
American energy and enterprise, aud an
infusion of American blood will quicken
70 new life the WORKOUT. mopgrsl. priest.
ridden population of Mexico. LIST US
open our arms to Mexico when the time
arrives.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

A JU-T ACT-W see, by the Con-
eressioual Globe, that Senator Ross has
not forgotten his fellow laborers of the
craft, but has been doing a just act in
their behalf, which should have been
done years ago. Newspaper publishers
have net been allowed bali price for pub
fishing the laws OF Congress-in fact, the
amount frequently does rot pay the ex
Pense Of putting them IN type. A few
days since, the question was up for pub
fishing the laws in Southern papers, aud
the price allowed WAS FIVE or six times as
much as Northern papers had been paid
for the same work. Mr.. Ross offered an
amendment. doubling the present prices
paid TO Northern papers and giving South
err papers the same. thus equsiizing il.
and 10 fact decreasing the aggregate
amount;'an be supported HE motion by
foFcible argument. Strange as it NAV
seem, the Radical Senate seemed bent mn
on following the custom Of Pro Slavery
times, BY discriminating 10 favor of the
South, against the North, and Mr.. Ross
was defeated ia COMMITTEES of
the Whole. But be stuck TO IL, and when
the Committee arose be sVailed himself of
the privilege Of renewing bis motion 10
the SeBates and il ives adopted. We
suppose maierity Of the Senator's we're
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Scott, Cutler aud Welbcurn, charged
with Getting on FIRE their own warehouse
in Kansas City, some months ago, were
brought to trial at Independence, a few
days ago. They plead not guilty to the in.
dictment. On motion of the Circuit At
torney the case was postponed until the
18Th of May. Scott, who turned States
evidence, it Is sa id now refuses to testify
against them. He orce swole that be
was connected with the burning. It will
be recOhecIed that two young men sleep.
ing in the upper story. lost their lives,
The truth of the matter viii hardly be
brought out at the trial. It is a mysteri-
Gus affair.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
THE EARTHQUAKE.

Our Lawrence and Leavenworth pa.
Pers of yesterday, contain accounts of the
earthquake on Wednesday. 1t seems to
have been ofabOut the same severity there
as here. 1t vas felt at these two places,
st. Jo., Wyaudotte, and Kansas City.
We presume it was general throughout
tie West.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

The telegraph announces that Presi-
dent johnson has accepted an invitation
10 visit Raleigh, where tee cornerstone
of q monument TO the Presidents father
is to be lain, about the middle of next
month. Seward and others of the Cabi-
net, are to accom- pany him.
OF course the President win not think
of going without bis spiritual adviser,
Nasty.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

EQUAL SUFFRAGE IN OHIo.-The Ohio
Legislature, by three fifths vote in both
houses. has passed resolution putting to
the people of that state, at the next cleo
ton, the question of striking from the
Constitution the word white" 1t will
require majority of all the votes east for
state officers next October to carry the
amendment Every vote cast for the
general ticket, and not cast for the amend
ment, will count against the latter. The
Cincinnati Gazette thinks the Democrats,
for selfish reasons, regarding the ultimate
success of the measure as certain, may
perhaps ''take front ground in favor of
it; aud it adds:
However this may be, it remains for
the Union people to stand boldly by the
action of the Legislature. Sooner or later
we. shall have manhood suffrage. The
principle is right, and it is bound to sue
coed. Let it, therefore, be taken up now
by the party of progress-the party that
abolished slavery and saved the Govern
ment, and carried it through. The work of
national regeneration will not be complete
until this is done, and now is The time 10
do it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

The Empoiia Post Office has been
made q money order Cfiee. This viii be
great convenience to those in this region
of country who desire TO send off small
amounts of money.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Young gentlemen about to engage in
matrimOny will bear in mind that a law
was passed by legislature last winter
requiring them to procure license from
the Probate Judge before they get Glitch
ed"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Remember the Railroad meeting next
Wednesday, night at the EmpOria school
house. Let every man make it point
to be 10 attendance.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
did YOU NOT HEAR TIP"

FRIEND SToTLER: There was no mis-
taking it for the rolling car Ger the sto
ny street" The fact is we had severe
shock of an earthquake up here in Chase
county which shook things up consider
ably. Don't know that it troubled the
muddy pool OF politics much, but people
living in stone houses, for few minutes
ct least, were about the worst off of any
body we have seen in some time. The
shock occurred about half past two O'Clock
Wednesday the 24th inst. It extended
over the entire length and breadth OF
Chase and Marion counties, apparently
from a northwesterly to a southeast de
reclion. Presuming, however, that you
felt ''few'' down in Lyon,
l remain expectautly you RS.
F. E SMITH.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

FACrs The Chemical Ssle;stns is the
Best SaIeratus. Chemical SAlsratus is
better than Soda Chemical SalerAtns
has is ounces in paper. others have "A
to Is ounces.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Every man and woman in Emporia and
surrounding country ought to 90 10 III.
concert t0'morrow night.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

willing to offer bonus to rebel papers;
but when it came 10 point where they
had TO go upon the record they backed
down White ClOsd CHG. ~
Chicago sod the Northwest generally,
vas visited with severe storm Monday
night. No serious damage has been done
so far as beaTed from. Snow Eel! there
quite briskly for a few minutes. At
Madison it fell to the depth of three or
four inches. and as much at other points
in Wisconsin aud NoFtbsrD nliaOis.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Or just 500 per acre. This is no
fancy sketch, but an absolute fact.
The Manhattan Radical says the direc-
tors of The paper mill company have let
lhe job of building the stone work. Il
will coDtsin about one thousand perch of
stone. The excavating will be commenc.
ed Immediately. That looks Ike build
ing.
Some gentlemen on Big creek. Coffey
county, Who located there last fall with
nearly eleven hundrsd head of sheep.
which they brought from Illinois, have
lost about one thousand head since their
arrival here. a disease called the ''scab
disease" existed among the flock before
they arrived, and that has been the ca use
Of their death. Kansas is q healthy
country for sheep. They thrive we'll II
healthy when brought here and properly
treated. These unfortunate gentlemen
are not discouraged ct their loss. They
have gone to procure another flock We
uish them bsltsr luck next tims.-BGr-
liEatsH PstriOs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

Tie recent Indian treaties were not
ratified by the Senate.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26
STATE ITEMS,

To-day is appointed as day of thanks
giving and prayer among, the Odd Fellows
of the United States. Pr paratIOns have
been made to observe it in many places
in this State.
J.R. Jennings. formerly of the Kansas
Patriot Office, is about to esta blish pa
per at the furnishing town of Erie, Ne
OSLO County.
A farmer near Lawrence cultivated
forty acres of ground. He raised a lhOus-
and bushels of wheat; his ground yielded
him 334 bushels to the acre. He bad g
few acres of barley aud three acres OF Pc
tatos, from which he dug six hundred
bushels after supplying two families until
''diggiDg time" OrtO thrO" the results
of the forty acres. farming into tabular
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-04-26

The Junction City Union has a report
that some 500 Cheysnues aud Sioux are
moving westward to escape Gen. Hancock
TIE report says some fifty or sixty of the
Indians went to Lockout Station few
days ago on the Smoky Hill. killed and
scalped three men, burned the station and
drove off the stock. and committed other
outrages on The road.
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25


rI,IlE undersigned has just returned from
the city Of Philadelphia with the largest
aud best selected stock of Ladies' Misses
Childrvn's and Gcntlemen's Bcots 4 Shoes
eycr brought 10 this market My stock con
sisls IN part Of Ladies' and Misses "a,
Custom made Glove Kid Balnsprals,
Lasting Gniters, Morocco Balnior,ls,' -
Polish Boots, &c.; also Gentlemen's Boots &
Shoes, such ns Mems Calf eustom.m made
Boots, Congress Caters. Lace Boots, aud
coarse Boots & Shoes of all kinds.
Being an experienced Manufacturer
myself, have had all the above stock made
to order, aud for the express purpose TO
suit this market by celebrated and well
known Boot 4 Shoe Manufacturer Of Phila-
delphia, and baving had great success In my
sales ilatter myself in being able TO say, that
all who have purchased their Shoes Of me,
will testify that my stock has given better
satisfaction, ms TO durability, style, finish,
and price, than all others kept In Westmin.
ster. therefore invite the especial atten-
ton Of the ladies and gentlemen OF West
minister, and Carroll county, in need Of any.
thing IN my line, TO give met call and
convince themselves. Every article is
warranted 10 be what Il Is represented, and
pledge myself to scll cheaper, than stock
ofslie same quality and finish Tan be bought
elsewhere.
R-S- Remember the place, two doors
Wetof Mrs. Shriner's Millinery Store.
- 4h 't r. $. EcKERT.
n N nua- g.
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
ALEXANDER FRAZER,
Clock and Watch Maker.

ID EspEcTFULLY in. >-A
IL forms the Public thai SSSZ,7
he has opened shop for >
the transaction Of business NJ Mr.. Trumbe's,
lower end Of Westminster, in the room fus
merly occupied by DIR. Herring ~ an ollsss.
Being an old experienced Clock and wstci,
Maker, not repaircr merely. he haiterl
himself that he can give every satisfaction
TO his employers. ss h y. q ~.
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, &c., repaired
at short notice, in the best manner, and son
most accommodating terms. el4 ~ 3. aai's,
June i4-ff afr fiia = n
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
ATTENTION.! |!

-37THE L,'gess and most eonpleie
5Sesa selection OF
RNITU RE
in Westminster, is now being offered To the
public, by IRA y. GROUSE, at his NEW
AND C0MMoDfOus
WARE ODMS,
located about one hundred yards East Of the
Railroad Depot, aaa neAsly opposite the
Catholic Chareh f
His Stock has been purchased in Phila.
delphia for the cash, snd consists q the
latest and uost improved styles, wa:
PAliLOR SUITS,
Tete a-tetcs, Sofas. Marble top Cluster and
Beanquet Tables, Spring. sect Chairs also,
Chamber Suits, consisting OF spiendidly
finished Round Corncre,i Bcdsteads, Marble
top Dressing Bureaus, Marble top Rsr5Osed
Wash Stands. &
CHAIRS.
HIS selection Of Cane and Wood seat Chairs
is large and ofthe most substantial make.
He viii kcep constantly on hand large
and very nITrrior Stock cf furnKnrs Of his
own manufacture. ,s5 Rrr
C0FFINS.
Being in possession Of new and yrry eic-
giant HIsARSE, be Is prepared N furnish
c0FFiNS and atrpd funerals at the short.
cst ne,i,c, at pricts ihst will always give
satisfaction. "a. ~
II. kccI'' alec largr and ~eiI ,eIevted
lot of
TOyEs, H>
which he can recommend 10 be cf
the lairs, and most improved pat.
terms t.ousIstius. ,f r,,okinr -payior r,3
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
FEMALE COLLEGIATE
eg ASp
MALEAcADEnICINsTITrTE

TEACn ERs.
LITERARY. DEPARTMENT.
Rev. IoHy A. Muxaor. A. NJ. 1l
Mixs NJ. Ion Farlcng, NJ. Y. H. ~
Miss Mary V. Manning
Miss Ada Billingelea.
MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Fannie r. Munroe. s,.,s
r,HIs INSTITUTION win commence
the 2nd SESSION Of its SIXTH
scholastic yeur on MONDAY, FEB
RUARY 4ih, 1867. Pupils will be re-
ceivcd At aay time, and charged from lime
OF entrance. .
As A BOARDING SCHOOL,
Its number OF Boarding Pupils during the
past year was 20 iomalcs, and .sl5 males -
The Principal receives oaig siz females
into his family d number of others may
board with approrsd families in the town.
Those wishing 10 occapy the vacancies
no, yet filed, VIII please make early appli.
cation. ss.a4 s.,. ss,ff.f f.,i,..9 az.
The accommodations for Boarders ara
tro seprgie buildings, built Of brick. Thai
for the Male Department Is the residence oi
the Rev. JoSArHAy Musnog Father OF the
PRINCIPALLY, whose paternal care win be over
his boarders; that Cor the Female Depart.
men, is occupied by the Principal There
will not be any communication between
these departments. Each viii he considered
as a family, aiIordinga ahome to its boardera.
as A DAY SCH0OL.
Number Of Day Pupils, during the pasl
year, &c. making q total of 107 Pupils.
Accommodations are 6se eommodioa,
rooms, viz: The young mems study room
the boys study room-theyoungl ladies' study
reom-the Primary room, and the Lcciur,
room. t
Departments. Preparatory ant
Collegiate; three grades Of classes in essi
Departmens--In Music, superior adyan
tages. Latin taught gratuitously.
Epeeiai attention given 10 al eies,enfary
principles; also 70 Penmanship tplnip an,
iapcyli TO bookkeeping; 10 Spelling, Read
rug and Elocution.
Six grades Of Tuition, from 81 sp !,
| si2 per quarter.
For Circalsrs address
REV. JOHN A. MUNROE,
jan2i Principal.
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
FOR SALE,
Martenef's Large New Map 81
Atlas Of Maryland,

The only perfect NAP Of the State ever
Published,-7i Inches Long,l
Ar $40 CORY FOR R'EirHER STYLE.
Also, large County Maps of Carroll and
other counties. aud Pocket Maps Of all the
Counties, Colorei in Election DISTRICTS, 20
cents and 81 each
GEO. ". MARTENEr IA rms SoLn
AGENT FOR, ASp WILL. sEiL THESIS Mars ~
CARRoLL CoCSTY.
np25,1y .
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
]. ]. BAUMGARTNER,
Attorney nj Law ana selIcitss
In Chanccry. ss .,s:.

WILL practice law ia the Courts In Car,l
wv roll county, viii aid and csuassl
those who are settling sststcs ID Tie Or
phaus, Conts, AID drah Wills, Desds &c.
Can he seen at the Union National Bank
Of Westminster, from o'clock A. ~, IN
iii 4 O'Clock p. H., aud 10 the evenings a
his residence opposite The Farmers = Ne
chanics National Bank Of westuiuster. "
may2f-Iy. 1872 ~ txs Hrtfaf Z
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25
Real Estate Agency.
ron ruu rsosRertloS or mar pUslSgss u
ALL ifs nnAsuHEs.

ron ruE PROSECUTION or TnAr pUslSEss u
All ITS BRAsCHEs.
VIII Purchase, Sell, Exchange 4 L,sse,
on commission. Houses and Lots in Bahi
more City, and Country Seats, Farms, Plan
ta,iobs, Mineral and other lands Ia all the
Counties Of Maryland.
He cites his thorough acquaintance With
the City. and most parts Of the State Of
Maryland, through The before en,ioned
experience, ia recommendation Of his tacili.
ties and anvNntages for this business. Has
the only full sc,, Of large Maps of Counties
Of Maryland.
VIII have extensive correspondence with
Real Estate Agents ia the other Cities and
throughout the Union. Send fer CireG-
lars, &c.
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25


Splendid Banks,
Business Houses
And Offices
In succcssfoi oIctr.ion,
Every Student becomes Merchant,
Bookkeeper and Banker, aud goes through
with the whole business routine Of Buying
and Selling, shipping, Importing, &e., &c,
The Most Extensive
Aud Most Elegantly
Furnished Establishment
0fThe Kind IN the
United States.
Every Young Man should write immedi
aiely for our large Illustrated College Jour
nal, containing Terms of Tuition and full
particulars, which viii lie sent BY return
mail free Of charge, with samples Of Money.
Commercial and Business Papers and Beau.
tifal Specimens Of spencerian Penmanship.
Rs1- Address
L. X. LoSIER, Principal.
Ral,imors, Nd.
np25-ly
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25

A7TOIlNE1'f m L4W IND S0LL
Lf7DifS IN f,H.fNt'ERf.
Wgsl@iEsfEnf M.
WE haye fDrynei j eopsltnership IL ihe
w practice ef Law Ia the Courts of
Carroll and lfexsrd rpnuiiea, and viiI
promptly attend 10 AL lnsiness entrusted 10
eur care. PafiifAlsF attention paid 10 Col.
lertions md processing lseefees III lhe sAle
of HEAD lsstate.
Alse. ArpiieSliass iiie.I fsr i.aek ris and
Eounfy iac heirs ~ tlseesscd solsliers. a
Office adjoining slse rc.idener Of eHAS. T.
RKtfHxtpxa 4 no3O.f
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25

'INNE apdsrirntd basiug iast opened
i bnFiupSs. iAt<a pleasure 10 calling fhs
attention u ,he Public % bis weli sa!eeted
The Democratic advocate., 1867-07-25

sswM, n. HARMAsN AGO a.
Ht0NTfN UE The inanufscssFs of IRON
" GEARED ThREsHEiss With pellon's 4
Improved HORSRr0WNRS. ~ ssa9lf
~ Dl nHN II r