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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

These figures are taken from the books of the Com
panies, and show that Chicago and North Western
earnings per mile exceed Michigan Southern IL per
cent, Rock Island 81 per cent, and Milwaukee and
st. Paul 40 per cent.
Messrs w. p. Wright & Co.'S Cotton Circular, Gu
ba says:
We have had only moderate business in this market
during the past week The declining tendency In Liver
noo together with the favOre condition OF the growing
CROP has induced the part OF spnners checked
the and kept exporters entirely
out OF the market Holders while not pressing are de
rons of selling The sales the week have not exceeded
1000 bales and tho market closed this evening unsteady
nj our quotations. which show decline OF 70 lac 10
during the week There has been further business trans
acted for future delivery, generally az 2ic IOI Mluung
I'm December The cearances are, TO Liverpool per steam
era Etna So; Proponts g2 France, 81 Total Tor ueat
Rrfain IN None other foreign port only some
triIng ENGAGEMENTS not cleared Freight 70 Liverpool
Inv steam "a d. The Southern markets offered 10 fea
s9n for remark Theibusness Is not worth reporting
stocks are everywhere reduced TO very low eD Inc
receIpts for the week 5000 bales OF which 10 AZ
savannah We have added 5000 70 our total OF re-
CENTS for additions at Mobile &c ihe exports
for tho week TO Great Britain were 100 Da na
TO France 1000. Other foreign ports nothing our
export from this city has almost ceased The accounts
ara stu highly favorable from all sections OF the cotton
growing region, and the late high range OF tempehure
has forced lhe plant rapidly toward maturity "'hp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

We give below the earnings from January to July
!, 1865 of six leading Western railroads, compared
with corresponding months last year giving the IN
creased average earnings Of each:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

the last 45 hours rain has fallen large portion OF
the country and we forward with anxiety TO the state
OF the weather during the next three weeks Should the
ram continue we shall have accounts Of shedding DOLE
army worm, &c II weather follows the crop Will
be safe from these causes at least The number
OF acres In cotton this about the last year
The plant however has been cultivated better this year
and Is entirely free from grass and weeds The hands
working well, and with prOptOus season and late
FROST increase Of crop over last year may Reasonably
be expected An impression prevails very large
tent at South that the internal tax of 2c
70 only be taken off after the close Of present
cotton year. say 31st OF August next We called atten
ton the facts relating to this matter some time ago. and
would again remind those interested that cotton
In 1868 Ia free from tax and may be sent to market any
time IL is unlikely thSeyOr may retard the receipts
OF cotton at the ports up to LIST September next There
we're reports OF army worm ut Montgomery Ala, Flor
Ida, and South Carolina, recently We th>nk them pre-
mature. ..
The value of the speere shipments from San Fran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

ALL CLAssEs OF UNITED STATES FUNDS CREDITED Oh
RBhTTPED F0R, ON RECEIPT AT MARKET RATEA
FRER or ALL CoMMIsSIOE OHIilGRs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

The Court saw no difference between the cases but
would examine defendants brief, ana meanwhile re-
served its decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23
NEW-YoRK STATE LuNArIc asylum
THE LAST ANNUAL REPORT.

THE LAST ANNUAL REPORT.
The twenty-tifth annual report of the Man
ayers Of the State Lunatc Asylum at Utica has just
been published. The following interesting particulars
are condensed from this document:
The Asylum has been open just quarter OF cen
ury On the LIST of December 1866 there Cal patients
the Asylum there 40l received during the year
the whole number under treatment during the was
1902; 1859 discharged recovered bS discharged
improved. IG4 unimprOved, and not Insane; 81
died leaving COS patients in the Asylum the 30th OF
November 1867. IL will be lay this statement that
the OvercrOWded condition Of the house, which has
listed for many years. still continues IL s proposed 70
relieve tins by the erection OF two additional hospitals
Ovid, and the other al POugkeepsIe. At least one
more will be required 10 make suitable provision for all
the insane Of the State The total expenses rem Deem
Der !, 1866 TO December !, 1867, were SlS5,6l5 o.
The number Of chronic during the last year was
large amounting TO nearly OuefOurth the entire adnls
Many Of the from five TO fifteen years
in duration, ard many far advanced IN life Ninety
nine 80. and a. over co years OF age. a
number suicidal, % Of whom attempted self
destruction before admission Twelve were brought 10
the Asylum in irons Of whom were badly bruised
In they Tusted and were obliged "a ne
filed of Three were brought tied mp IN sacks Six
bound with cords IN two Of whom the cords had
cut through the flesh Another case was so badly cut
and bruised by the kDOtted ropes that Assesses followed
One young man brought with legs ironed, wrists
tightly corded and pnioned In nearly all OF these
cases. the fear threats and deception OF those about
them melted them TO the violence which made some re-
straint necessary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12
SENATOR MORTON DEFINES THE
CONSTITUTIONAL UNION MAN.

Below we give an extract from the
great speech Of Governor Morton, de.
livered in the U. S. Senate, January
Gath 1868, defining Constitutional
Union men. II is to The point:
Mr., President, we hear much said in
the course Of this debate, Snd through
the press, about the violation ofIhc Con-
sli!ution. is said that 10 the recon-
sIrucIiOn measures of Congress we have
gone outside of tho Constitution. and
the remark of some distinguished states
man Of the Republican party is quoted
TO that effect. Sir, if any leading Re-
publican has ever said SO, he spoke on
ly for himself, not for another, | deny
the statement in toto. insist that these
reconstruction measures are as fully
within Il powers Of the Constitution Us
any legislation that can be had, not only
by reason, but by authority. And who
are the men that ore talking so much
about the violation Of the Constitution,
and who pretend to be the special fiends
Of that instrument? The great mass Of
them, only three years ago. were in
arms to overlu!n the Constitution and
and establish that NJ Montgomery in It's
place. or were their. Northern friends,
who were aiding and sympathizrg in
that undertaking,
had occasion the other day 10 speak
of what was described as Constitution.
al Union mana man living inside oil
the Federal lines during the war, sym
pathizing with tho rebellion. and who
endeavored to aid the rebellion BY in
sisIing that every war measure for the
purpose Of SURPRISING it was viola
ton Of the Constitution Of the United
States. Now, these men who clam TO
be the especial friends OF the Consfilu.
ton are the men who have sought 10 de.
s!roy it by force OF arms, aud those
throughout the country who have given
them aid and comfort. Sir, you will re.
member that once a celebrated French
woman was being dragged 10 The scalTold
and as she passed the statute Of liberty
she exclaimed: GLOW many crimes have
been committed in thy Nance" and can
say TO the Constitution, how many
crimes against liberty. humanity, and
progress are being committed in thy
name by thesa men who, while they To-
we'd not the Constitution and sought its
destruction, now, for party purposes,
claim TO be It's especial friends.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12
CompErENoY or WITNESSES.

NOAA ~ 4 EskNCA va " ~ c'S-~'~'
The following bill in relation to the
competency of witnesses, was passed by
The Legislature few days since
Be IL enacled by he legislature of
Kcs, Virginia.
/. No person offered as a witness
in Ony civil action, or proceeding, shall
be excluded by reason Of his interest in
10 the event thereof
2. A party to civil action, suit or
proceeding may be examined as wit
ness in his own behalf, or in behalf Of
any other party, 10 tho same manner and
subject 10 the same rules Of examination
rs any other witness, except Os follows
|. An assgnor of chose in action
shall not be examined in laVor Of his as'
sgnee, unless the party be living and in
reach Of the process ofthO court.
II. A party shall not be examined in
his own behalf in respect to any trans
action or communication had personally
with a deceased person against parties
who are the executors, administrators,
heirs-nl law, next Of kin, or assigneess of
such deceased person, whore they have
acquired tile to the cause of action from
or through such deceased person, or
have been sued as such executors, I'D
miniSlrators, irs.at-law, next OF kin,
or sssigness. But where such executors,
administrators, heirs at law, next of kin,
or assignees shall be examined on their
own behalf, in regard 10 any conversa-
lion or transaction with such deceased
person, then the said assignor or parry
may be examined in regard 10 the same
conversation or transaction.
III. If deposition Of q party to the
action, suit or proceeding, has been ia
ken and he shall afterwards die, and Of
ter his death such deposition be used
upon any trial or hearing in behalf of his
cx cutors, administrators, heirs at law.
next of kin, or assiguecs, the other par
ty, or as.ignor, shall become a comPa
tent witness 10 any and all mates to
which such deposition relates.
w. This act shall not apply to any
action. suit OF preceding heretofore
commenced in which q jaIgemenl or f.
nal decree has been obtained, and new
trial or rehearing has been or shall be
awarded therein; but IN all such actions
suits or proceedings, the rules of cyl
dence shall be the same as if this act
had not been passed,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12
Franklin Insurance Company
OF WHEELING.
CapitaI...".....""$l 1000.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS:

TIL Logan. I P. shallcross. J. s. Rhodes,
Geo. Mendel, J. II. Hobbs, Samuel McOlel
Ian, G. W. Franzhelm, Jas. N. Vance, Alex.
Laughlin
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVING BEEN
/ organized four years, and in that time
done successful business, is still prepared to
take risks at fairrates on buildings Of all kinds
Merchandise, Manufacturing Establishments,
Furniture. Steam Boats and CargOes on the
Western Rivers and Lakes.
This Company offers superior Inducements
to Farmers, whereby they tan be insured on
dwellings, furniture, barns, and contents, for
3 or years at reduced rates.
This being home institution, with the lar
gcsl capital and surplus OF any company in
the State and composed Of some ninety-four
stockholders, most of whom are among our
best business men. recommends itself to the
favorable consideration Of the insurng public,
and solicits their patronage.
Applications for insurance will be promptly
attended to by the Secretary.
Office 90 Monroe street.
N. @. ARTHUR, Secretary.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN. President,
GEO. MENDEL, Vice President.
U. NJ. COEN. Special Agent.
GEO. MARTIN, Agent. Point Pleasant
VIVA. [June a0-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

The developments growing out Of the
contested election cases 10 the Pcnnsyl-
,ania Legislature ore rather racy. A
singln item will show their character -
The Democrat Prothonotor of Luz-rcne
county having been summoned before
the investigating committee, testified
that sixty men voted in one OF the dis
lricts in Clearfeld county, not Que Of
whom was nnluralized at that time -
Fraudulent certificates, closely initiating
the genuine, seal, signature and all. had
been issued BY thousands. and were sold
openly in Scranton and Wilkesbarre for
81 rs each. By the sale Of these
fraudulent papers ten Democratic State
Senators, at least, were elected; and n
big Democratic gain" was the cOnse.
quence.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

A total change 10 the principle of the
pillow is proposed by San francisco me
chOnic, who has invented an instrument
ia which the overtUrning and puIveriza.
lion Of the earth is accomplished by six
ifon blades, resembling in appearance
and working in The same manner as a
propeller screw. 1t is said 10 b easy
of propulsion, and to do the work ad.
miraby.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Over five hundred tuus of bOrax was
manufactured in California last yeor.-
The pure salt is found but 10 few local.
ties in the world, and It's existence in
great abundance at Borax Lake makes
the deposite a very valuable one. Re.
fined and delivered in San Francisco. tho
salt costs but 800 per lun; usual market
value 10 that city, about $3.50 per tun.
Az but little bOrax is required for consul
nation in California, The most Of it is
shipped.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Seven Gamblers we're about to
be hung, when one them remarked sor.
rOwfully, We'll. Jim; we've played our
last trump No. replied Jim: one
more; and that will be a game OF seven
up We'll, remarked the other. there 5
one consolation, that game will hold
out ill the last trump is played
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

EFFECTS OF THE RALRorD Tho
Coving,on Tines says that since the
railroad has been finished to Covington
the farmers and business men of that
section have had new energy instllGd
in them, and mako more, and do more
than they ever dill before, The Times
gives as a reason, that there is on outlet
for all they have for market.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

The following classes of persons are
to be disfranchised by the new Georgia
constitution: First-lhose who shall
have been convicted OF treason, embrz-
element Of funds, maCeasance in office,
punishable by law with Imprisonment in
the peniIenIiary, or bribery. Second
those who are idiots or insane.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

A plot is supposed TO have been form
ed to blow up the Capitol, at Washing
ton, with nitro'g yCeriue Qhe most ex.
plosive substance known -lG5 lbs, Of
it having been obtained 10 New York by
unknown parties who refused to tell what
they wanted it for. Precautions are
being used 10 prevent such 8 thing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

The Meigs County Telegraph says
That County is unit for Grant. 1t
looks very much as il the the State and
Nation would be likewise -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

He who marries beauty only, is ike
a buyer of cheap furniture-tho varnish
that caught the eye will not endure the
freside blBzes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Margary. what did you do with the
tallow that Mr.. Jones creased his boots
with to day?
Please, marin, fried the griddle
cakes with it,
Lucky Tor you, | thought you had
wasted Il.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Fifty ladies' in Bridgeport, Con-, have
organized gymnastic club, aud seek.
ing for uu appropriate costume.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

The passport nuisance has been en-
tirely abolished in the territory Of the
Gcrmanic Confederation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

A Chicago paper speaks Of a man
who has lived 10 that eth ten years. He
has probably made rule not to 60 out
Of doors alter dark.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

1t is alleged by experts that there are
as many counterfeit as genuine twenty
five cent notes in circulation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

a letter was recently dropped in the
pos, office at Denver, Colorado. address.
ed to Mr. Coldlacls, Senator of Congress.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Ex Governor Ford, Of Ohio, died in
Washington, D. G., of pueum Onia, on
Saturday February 90.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

The formation ofmany volunteer mil.
itarY companies throughout Pa. is an
indication of q military spirit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

SPLIT.-The Democratic party in the
east repudialo Pendleton's greeOback
population scheme, and there will be a
split (pTobably) on this question.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

In The neighborhood of Versailles,
Kentucky, the wheat has been all winter
killed, and the fslds are entirely bare
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

A young woman in Bangor, Mo-, has
died Of arsenic eating, done to beauIify
her complexion.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Almost the entire Democratic press
in Iowa have come out for Pendleton.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Why was Herod's vile a Fenian?
Because she had head sent her,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

Gored skirts are going out Of fashion
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-12

8 1 900, 900 in watches!
FOR SALE ON THE POPULAR
E8 ONE PRICE PLAN -@a
GIVING EVERY PATRON. A
Handsome Il Reliable Watch!
For the Low Price OF Ten DollarsI
WITHOUT REGARD TO VALUE,
AND NOT TO Be PAID FOR UNLESS PERFECTLY
SATISFACTORY.
100 Solid gold hunt'g watches, $3.50 10 $1,000
100 Magic cased gold watches, 200 10 500
100 Ladies watches, enameled, 100 10 800
900 Gold hn'tg chron'ter watch's, $50 10 800
900 Gold hunting English levers, 300 to $50
800 Gold htng gold Duplexes, l5Oto 200
500 Gold hing Amer. watches, lOO to 80
500 Silver hTnting levers. 5U TO l5O
500 Silver hunting Dupexes, 20 to 25O
500 Gold ladies watches. 5O to 29O
1000 Gold HuHting Lepnes. 3O to 70
1909 Miscellaneous silver watches ~ to l0O
$500 Hunting Silver Watches. 20 to %
5000 Assorted Watches all kinds, Toto IS
gTEvery patron obtains Watch by this ar
rangemeni, costing but $40, while it may be
worth 81 900. No partially shown. ~
We wish toimmedately dispose ofthe above
magnificent Stock. Certificates, naming the
articles, are placed in sealed envelopes, and
well mixed. Holders are entitled 10 the arlic'
les named on their certificate upon he pay
ment of Ten Dollars, whether il be watch
worth 81 900 or one, worth less. The return. OF
any Of our certificates entities you to the artlc'
lie named thereon upon payment, irrespective
Of its worth, and asno article valued less than
$40 is named on any certificate, II will at once
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17

question. the Alabama claims; but
states that he hopes to he able to lay be-
fore the Senate, during its present ses-
sion, protocols calculated TO bring to an
end all the existing controversies be-
tween John Bull and Brother Jonathan.
After once more urging upon Congress
the consideration Of his chronic amend
ments to the Constitution. by which
the President aud Vice President shall
he elected by q direct vote Of the people
the election OF Senators shall he by
the people instead Of by the legislatures
a distinct designation shall be made
of the persoa who shall discharge the
duties Of President i'm tn. event OF the
death or removal Of both President and
Vice Presiaent-andb by which Judges OF
the Supreme Court shall be elected by
the people for limited term, Lie declares
he has done his duty, urges Congress to
do likewise, signs his name, aud Is done-
Rcaaicscat in iuiamy.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17
IOWA ITEMS.

The Insane Asylum ut MI. fleasahs
has $50 patients; 81 cured and discharged
during the past year.
John Jones, the boy who murdered
his father in Mahaska country, has been
sent TO the reform school until Il years
old.
..Barrst.'s'' Miraculous Hair Restora-
tive.
The Soldiers Orphans Home at DAY.
export Is now out Of debt. aud the Insti-
tuition generally seems to be 10 -four
i.hing condition.
"Barre;s's" recommends itself.
The University Law School at Iowa
City. has over twenty students, ana
uore coming. Judge Wrightis organ
izing the department.
.Barrett's" restores with raridlsy
The Musca,ine County Teachers In
stitu,e convened at Muscatine on Mon
day last, 81 teachersbsing in attendance.
G. W. Stiles was chosen President, and
Miss. Nellie Barrows, Secretary. See
Journal.
"Rarress's'' keeps the hair moist.
Dubuque is a great town for church
festivals. The Episeopalians cleared
8 600 with one recently, and last week
the Methoiists cleared the same amount
i'm behalf of IN organ fund. .f.'
"Barrets't" invigcrstes and beauti.
fies.
The Mississippi River closed up al
Davenport, during the cold weather o'
las. week. and the ferry boat went into
its winter quarters: but the warm days
since have opened the channel, and the
boat is again ruuning-At least the Ga
rite of couple of days ago, said II
would run if the pleasaR. weather
should continue another day; and it dit
continue.
! Iowa has 1860 miles of railroad, which
cost So 400. 900. In 1851 we had oni,
! 500 miles. which cost > 10000. lows
has $50 miles more than Missouri, l,l5'
more than Minnesota. $50 more thar
Wisconsin, and 40 more than Nichi
i-an. Iowa is bound to lead.
\ man was found frozen TO death OF
the road. between Rock Island and Mo
line. on Friday morning last. Article
in his possession showed his name To b'
Chas. Thompson and his business tan
ner. 1t appeared on evidence at the in
Quest that he had applied for admission
at a house near Moline, and was refuses
aimittance. He turned away and wen
out to perish n the cold winds oil I'm
night.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17

The oficial vote Of New York state
hss heretofore been announced from AL
bany. and published in all the New
York papers, giving Seymour and Blair
1885. majority. The state 'Canvassers,
who are Copperheads, have subsequent
IL published the official majority at ex-
ae,ly 1900. To win certain Democrat
ic bets. i. was necessary the majority
should reach this figure. and hence ;hir-
" seven more votes were scraped up by
the caavrssers. exactly where il Is not
known, but probably in New York
city.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17
Ghe Upton Aarertissr,
rIPToN, IOWA:
rRR PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

THURSDAY. ~ DECEMBER IL, 1888
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17

Candles and s rap At
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17
Of
CHAMBER AND PARLOR
FURNITURE,

- iSaeh $ store. south of the Court House.
Itps1a. Iowa His stock in complete, and of
ne b~sf- and consists n every hing usually
1ssst ID rusnfsurs ssore t5 ~
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17

r. p DEAN Is selling Ladies very fine KID
SLIPPERS, for only Sis a pair. worth i5s