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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
Congressional Representation.

The Republicans Washington special
Of the 29th ult. says: There Seems to
be an impression in some quarters that
the reappointment Of congressional ecp-
resentation has been made under the new
census, but this is mistake. Jbe matter
~as brosched but no action was taken by
congress, and the secretary os the interior
will therefore apportion the congressional
representation this year uneer the act OF
May 23, 1850, as modified by that Of
March 0, 1867. Under these acls the
number Of representatives IN congress
will be 34l. Tho law of 1850 gives tc
the states having the largest fractional
excess of population member, provided
the whole number does nos esceed the
number fixed by law.
In the new appointment, the late slave
holding states will gain two representa-
tves, their whole negro population being
counted for the first time. New York
will lose one, Ohio two, Kentucky one
and Pennsylvania two members. New
Eng gland will lose six members. The
states makinga gain, will be Illinois two,
Iowa one, Kansas one, Michigan one
Minnesota one, Missouri two, New Jersey
one, Texas one, Wisconsin one.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
4 Sad CataStrODhE.

The Republicans Sedalia mo special
Of the I'd inst says: The daily evening
Bazoo Of to day contains the following
in regard to the accident in the Indiaa
territory, aud of tho death Of Gen.
Totten: The American Bridge Company
Of Chicago, Mr.. l.. q. Bayingtop, super
in,endent, is engaged in putting up a
bridge across the Verdigris, short dis
tance south of Fort Gibson, for the M.
X. and T. X. X. company. The bridge
that they are building is 500 feet long,
and consists Of three spans. The 6rst
span is 100 feet long, the second 200 feet
long, and the third $50 feet long. At s
o'clock on the evening Of the first, the
workmen, about twenty eight IN number
had completed tho first span, and wcro
engaged in putting up the second span Of
200 feet, when, without any warning, the
span that they were at work on fell,
carrying with it tho twenty eight men
wounding eighteen and two missing. VI
the eighteen wounded eight are supposed
to be fatally injured. The work of the
bridge was about thirty Eve feet above
the water, and the water is eighteen feet
deep. The bridge is mostly Of iron
Manager Stevens Of the NJ. X. and T.
railroad, on learning of the disaster by
telegraph, Immediately ordered especial
train to Fort Scott to take all that we're
in condition to be removed, and returning
took physicians and nurses to the scene
Of tho disaster for those that we're unable
to be transported to Fort Scott The
men at work on this bridge we're mostly
from Chicago, and the balance from For
Scott. At three o'clock this evening Q
telegram to Mr.. Stevens announces tha,
one Of the missing men was found in the
river, and that another had died from hi,
wounds. Gen. James Totien died at the
residence Of Gen. &. X. Smith at ar
early hour this morning. Gen. Totteu
was about forty five years of age, an army
officer, and graduate of West Point.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
sassessOs''S Notice.

=
ELIJAH MYERS, Assessor for Lincoln county
~ Missouri. will meet the taxpayers at the
places and times set forth bcloV, and take lists
VI their taxable property. All are requested to
Bring Correct Descriptions Of Land.
New Hope, October 9th, 9th, 9Th.
Walnut Mills, October 9TH.
Chantila, October 10th, llth, 18th.
Argent's Stoie, October 18th
Old Monroe, October 14th.
Chain of Rocks, October 10Th.
Auburn, October 18th, 10th. goth.
killwood, October 2lst, 2sd, ,2$tl.
Louisville, October 25th, 26th, 27th.
Ninevah, October 2sth.
Truxton, October 30th, 31st md Nov. 1St.
Hcdemann's Store, November I'd.
Post Oak, November Sd. 4th, 9Th.
Troy, November 7th, sih, 9th.
If from any cshse any property holder shall
be unable to believer such lists to me at the
places aud times above designated, I will receive
such lists at my residence in said county from tho
10th day of November TO the LIST day Of Decem-
Der, 1871.
Blank Lists for description of property can be
had by applying to me.
The Collector will be present ut the same
places and times.
ELIJAH MYERS,
sep2l Assessor Of Lincoln county, Mo.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
Tyranny in a II, 8. Navy Yard,

Here is the way the workiugmen in
the Government Navy.yard at Vallejo,
California, were treated by the minions Of
a tyrannical and corrupt Administration
at the la'e election. We quote from the
Solano Democrat, Of the 9th inst, the
following:
"We wish that every voter in America
could have witnessed the scene enacted
in Vallejo on election day. If it did
no, disgust them thoroughly with Re.
pubicansm it would be because they are
hopeiessly corrupt themselves. We wish
they could have seen the long strings of
men who were driven to tho polling.
places by the forcmen Of the navy yard
and compelled to vote an open paste board
ticket, about half an inch wide by five
inches long. The officers Of election
had screens built in front of the polling.
places high enough 10 protect the men
from the scrutnizing eyes of their bosses,
81 That they might huve an opportunity
to vote without intimidation, but this
interfered with the plans of the foremen,
who went early in the morning and tore
off the planks. They stationed them
selves at each polling place. A person
peddled the tickets and saw that they
were deposited, while another stood by
with book containing all tho names o.
the navy yard employees voting at thu
precinct, and checked off such as dareG
to vote against the will of their masters
The men marched up in line, and were
| not permitted to have tickets until the,
were ready to deposit them. We reve
in our life witnessed go humiliating I
sight"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
A REAL ROMANCE Not long since

A REAL ROMANCE Not long since a
maiden lady, named Tsnnehill, about
sixty years Of age, living near High Hill
in this state, was married to a gentleman
from Virginia of about her own age
This gentleman was her lover when she
was young lady, but from some cause
they were separated and he married
another lady. A few months since hi
wife died, and he came to Missouri il
search of his sweetheart of long ago
who had remained faithful to the love o
her younger days. No writer Of fictior
ever imagined anything more novel t
the ordinary events of human life thar
this incident.-St. Charles News.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

It is said that according to the new
apportionment St. Charles county will
lose one of her representatives in the
Legislature after the next election. This
will place us on an equality with the
smallest counties Of the state, and is Ger
tainly very unjust. This is one Of the
provisions of the Drake constitution, and
if possible tho evils which it will work
should be avsrted. We ought to have q
new constitution. The old bungline
instrument that was gotten up by Drake
can't be patched enough to make it re-
spectacle. st. Charles News.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Mr.. Brice Grimes Of San Buenaven.
tura, California, formerly Of this county,
has placed US under obligations for q
copy Of the Signal of that city. lie is
agent for the Signal, and has very in.
teresting article in tho number before US
on tho political situasion Of that state
over the nom de plume Of Major Jack
Downing, Jr.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Mr.. Edwin W. Stephens, editor Of the
Columbia Herald, has transplanted from
its parental bed-into his own, rare and
beautiful Moss. Rev. H. NJ Richardson
united him in holy matrimony with Miss
Laura Moss on the 26,h ut
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

The New York Sun thus consoles itself
over Mr.. Grea'ey's defeat at the Syracuse
convention:
While Mr.. Greeley is absent in the
West, his forces have been smashed up in
the Syracuse Convention. Part of bis
friends were overcome by Custum House
corruption, and the rest fell victims to
their own cowardics and blunders But
the battle is not over yet. Cornell and
Murphy cannot carry Horace Greeley s
scalp IA a trophy for any great length Of
time. Ofcourse after having turned the
Founder of tho Republican Party out OF
doors, the Convention will 90 its full
length in culogizins the Great American
Present Taker. Having thus applauded
the grossest and most dcbauching cor
ruptiou known in our history, it will turr
around and denounce the comparativel, 4,
uuinportant frauds Of the Tammauy
Ring.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

The New York nominating state con-
vontion met at Syracuse last week
Grant was endorsed and Greeley snubbed
The Greeley delegation withdrew and
held a meeting. Speeches were made
denouncing the Office holding convention
and committee appointed to prepare al
address and to call state convention i
necessary. The world moves.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Boutwell, has made speech in Cincin-
natl. 1t was prepared in Washington
with great care. 1t was printed in Wash.
inston at the expense of .he government,
and proof slips sent to all the Republican
papers throughout the country. That is
the way the Grant administration make
tho people pay for their campaign docu
mcnts
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

By the explosion Of a barrel Of gun
powder, which had been placed in .
parlor stove for safe keeping, tho family Of
Mr.. William Summers, of Palmyra, were
droadfdlly injured few days ago, Mr.
Summers having u hand broken, three
children being crippled, and q young
lady, Miss Wallie Milton. rendered blind
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Grant refuses to remove Gov. Salmons
Of Washington territory, who was recently
implicated in using tho money obtained
By the defalc2tion Of the receiver of
public monies there. Another steal that
Grant assumes the responsibility Of
Next,
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

The Radical nominating convention
of Massachusetts, has met and adjourned.
They turned Ben. Butler overheard, aud
unexpectedly he accepts the situation
will support the nominee. VIM. b.
Washburn is the nominee. OF course
the convention endorsed the administra
ton.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

At long Branch, the other evening, o
black eyed girl, with mischisvous smiles
playing all over her faco, asked General
Grant, whom she met at social gather.
ing, if no could sing "Give Me Cot"
The President "saw it" at once, and his
brow became clouded as he answered
sharply, "l never sing, Miss"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

The New Florence Plaindealer has
changed hands and politics. Mr.. M. j.
Jones is now the publisher. 1t Will be
Democratic hereafter.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

1t is said that the Democratic state
convention of New York to be held at
Rochester will condemn by resolution all
attempts to shield individuals implicated
in the Tammany frauds.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

WASHINGTON, d G., October 2 1T
has just been discovered that the state of
Indiana has been paid twice by the treas.
nry department, for boats which Senator
Morton obtained when he was governor,
for use in the war. Notwithstanding
that the government holds his receipt for
payment in full, the claims were pre-.
sented and again paid. The evidence
looks as though an immense fraud had
been perpetrated, and the parties impli-
Gated will be asked to "rise and explain.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Tweed, one of the Tammany ring
leaders, has been disposing of.bis prop
er.y. Last week he sold $3.50 600 worth
Of real estate. He is certainly preparing
to start out as q carpet bagger.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

A well.informed writer says that moro
than 100000 acres OF the best timber in
America are cut every year to supply
the demand for railway sleepers alone.
In a single year the locomotives in the
United States consumnd $4,000, ,OOO
worth of wood.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Soldiers Of the war of 1912 must have
been sturdy fellows. Although more
than half q century has passed since they
exchanged compliments with John Bull
still 32475 yet 1.-Two TO receive pensions
awarded them by the last Congress.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Grant made a mastery smoke at Chi
cago, after which no one could doubt the
depth and breadth aud hight of his pro
found statesmanship.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

John Quincy Adams has accepted the
Democratic nomination for Governor oil
Massachusetts,.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Grant smoked in Galena, Ills last
Friday.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

We have received the frst number Of
"The South published in New York
and devoted to the interest of the South
crn statea
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

It is reported that Secretary Fish has
decided upon an carly retirement from
Grants cabinet.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

a number Of tho postoffce employees
in New York have been dismissed for
favoring the Greeley platform.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Grant left Chicago last Monday for the
East. llc will smoke at the saIious
stopping place along the route.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05
lS7lraxrs

FREDERICK WING, Coll, ctor for Lincoln
4 county, Missouri will meet the taxpayers at
the places and times set forth below, for the rur-
pose of receiving their taxes
New Hope, Oct Der 5th, 9th, 7th.
Walnut Mills, October 9th.
Chnntiila, October 10th, 11th, 18th.
Argents Store, October 18th.
Old Monroe, October 14th.
Chain of Rocks, October 10th.
Auburn, October 18th, 10Th, 20;h.
Millwood, October 2lst, 23d, oath.
louisville, Octo ber 25th, Goth. 27th.
Nihessh, October 2Sth.
Truxton, October 30,h, 3lst, and n ov. Ist.
Hedcmann's Store, November I'd.
Post Oak, November Sd, 4th, 9th.
Troy, November 7th, sth, 9th.
Hiring correct description of lands. l
will not have time to examine Deeds.
The Assessor will be present at the same places
and times
FREDERICK WING,
Collector of Lincoln county, Mo.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-10-05

Grast u still hob nobbing sli ever the
country. He smoked in Chicago las,
Sunday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19
Hard on the Omnibus Driver.

Doubtless many have heard the story OF
the Young man who applied to Dean Rich
mond for "a position rs conductor OF the New
York Central railroad, and was asked If he
had gold watch. diamond breastpin and
some other similar trinkets. When he re-
piled in the negative, Dean emphatically
declined his services. saying:
IAN our conductors are supplied with
these articles, and we do not wish to stand
any new expense in that line.
This reminds us of a story told with great
gusto by .jovial friend.
MANY years ago" he used to say. Hank
Miller was the great omnibus king of New
Iork-that was before street cars were
known and Hanks busses were going on
all the principal lines. He was good ma
tured man quiet and full of fun. The
drivers of the 'busscs were cashiers too:
received the passengers money. made
change. and at night handed over the day $
receipts. One evening Hank was inspect
ing the stalls of one of the stables. when
johnny Derrick. a well-known driver. and
as shrewd il fellow az ever cracked whip.
came in. and. without noticing Hank. emp
tied his pocket into the next stall and
commenced to make up his account.
That's four shit for Hank and four for
me-" he said laying them in two different
piles
There's four shin for Hank and four
for me- and thus he continued until the
money was divided into two piles. and with
an odd alf-dollar in JOhnnv's hand.
Hew's this. says Johnny; who does
this belong to, Well. we'll throw up. heads
for me and tails for Hank" and up went it.
Tails, by jing" ho exclaimed; "ah. but
that wasn't fair. we'll try again. and up il
went once more.
Heads. | thought it was mine p and
with a satisfied air he pocketed his share.
and started for tho office to make his re-
turn Hank took a short cut, and when
johnny entered. was behind the counter
ready to receive his money.
Good even'n, said johnny. touching his
hat to Hank a. he LAID the money down on
the counter.
That's all right, Johnny" said Hank.
quietly. I'VE don't need your services amy
more.
Eth! how's that, What's the matter,
Mr. Miller! exclaimed the astonished John.
well. l don't think you treated M"
exactly fair" Hank dryly replied; You
ought to have given Inc another chance for
that four shin
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19
TWENTY-FIVE Cents for n Basket of Eggs.

EbeneZer Sweat of brunswick. Is pro
vision dealer He has been ''meat man"
in Brunswick for the past half century. and
has, probably, furnished BOwdOin students
tougher meat and harder swearing than
they ever experienced in after life. Eben-
ezer is considerable OF a wag. but story is
told in Brunswick which shows that at least
on one occasion he was outwitted
A student called into the market one
morning, and seeing large tab full of eggs
on the floor. eyed it very wisely for some
moments and thus accOstet Sweat:
Il will wager twenty-five cents that can
lump into that tub and not break an egg.
You can't do it, replied Sweat.
I'll stake twenty-five cents | can, re
sponded the student
Well here's twcnty-fve,' continued
Sweat: put up your money"
The money was accordingly solemnly put
into the hands of third party. and the
student prepared fOr the difficult encounter.
In a moment he made a leap. and the next
moment he fell crash into the tub OF eggs,
and resting his feet on the bottom. breaking
nearly all the eggs in the tub.
There" exclaimed Sweat. in fury OF
delight you've lost knew you couldn't
do it, not thinking in his delight at win
ming of anything but that.
"Well,' replied the student. as he coolly
turned and went out of the market. there s
your twenty-five cents.
1t was long time before Ehenezer recov-
cred from that joke.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19
JANETTE'S HAIR.
BY MILEs O'RErLLY.

Oh. loosen the snood that you wear, Janette,
Let me t.engle hand in your hair, NV pet,
For the world to me has no ,lainticr sight
Than your own brown hair yeilin. your shoulders
white.
A,Itangle hand in your hair. my pet.
T. was brown with golden gloss. Janette
II was finer than the silk of the floss, my pet;
Twas n beautiful mist falling down to your waist:
Twas thing to be braided, and jeweled, and
kissed.
Twas the loveest hair in the world, my pet.
NV arm was the arm of a clown. Janrtte,
II was sincwy, bristled and brown my pet,
But warmly and softly it loved to Caress
Your round white neck and your wealth Of tress,
Your wonderful plenty Of hair, my pet.
Your eyes had a swimming glory, Janette
Revealing the old, dear story, my pet:
They gray with that clasieIiod tiuSe OF
the sky,
And they atchcd with your golden hair, my pet.
Your lips-but have no words. Janctte.
They were fresh the twitter 0f birds, my pet.
When the spring is young. and the roses are wet
With deydrOps in each red bosom set,
And they suited your golden brown hair, Inv pet.
Ol, Won tang LED nv life i'll yOur hair. Janettc,
Twas "a silkcn aud golden snare, my pet;
But gentle the bondage. my ,oul did lmploie
The right to continue the slave cvcrInore,
With nv fingers tnmeshed in your hair, my pet.
Thus ever dream what YOU were jeanette.
With vour lips and your eyes ard tour har, nv
Pct:
In .Ie darkness of Gesolatc years moan,
Aud my tears fall bitterly over the stone
That covers your golden hair, my pet.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19

| The nomination Of Morris Marks was re-
iected by the following vote:
For confirmation: None.
| Avaiust confirmation: Messrs Anderson
Antoine, Barber. Blackman, Bowman, But
Ter, Campbell, Fish. Gallup, Harris, Her
wig, Hunsaker, Ingraham, kelso. Lynch.
| N0laud, Pierce, Pinchback Raglan, Ray
Swords, Sypher, Thomas, Thompson Todd.
| WilcoX-26.
| The nomination of John ID. Cantey was
rejected by the following vote
| For confirmation: None.
| Against continuation: McssrS. Anderson,
| Antoine, Barber. Blackman, Bowman, But
Ter, Campbell, Fish, Gallup. Harris, Her
wig, Hunsaker Ingraham. kelso Lynch,
holland. Pierce, Pinchback Raglan, Ray
Swords, sypher, Thomas, Thompson. Todd,
! WilcOx-2S.
rejected by the tollowin. vote:
For confirmation: None.
Against confirmation: Messrs. Anderson
| Antoine, Barber. Blackman, Bowman, But
| Ter Campbell Fish, Gallup, Harris, fierwlS
| Hunsaker. InSraham, Kelso Lynch, holland.
Pierce, Pinchback, Raglan, Ray, Swords
| Sypher. Thomas, Thompson. Todd. Will
| coX-!6.
The nomination of T. Simeon Gautrau
was rejected by the following vote
For confirmation None.
Against confirmation: Messrs. Anderson,
| Antoine Barber Blackman, Bowman, But
! ler, Campbell. Fish, Gallup, Harris, HerwIg.
| Huusaker. Ingrahan,. Kclso. Lynch, holland,
| O'Hara. Pierce, Pinchback Raglan, Kay,
swords. Syphcr. Thomas. Thompson Todd,
WIlcOX-.6.
The nomination OF Solomon Baumen was
rejected by the following vote:
For confirmation: None.
Against confirmation: Messrs. Anderson,
Antoine. Barber, Blackman. Bowman, But
Ter, Campbell, Fish, Gallup. Harris, Her
| wig. Uunsaker. InyrahaHl. kclsO, Lynch,
holland. Pierce. Pinrhback. Raglan, Ray.
swords. Sypher. Thomas, Thompson. Todd,
| Wilcox-.6.
The nomination OF Louis Butler was re-
| jecteI by the following vote:
For confirmation: None.
| Against confirmation: Messrs. Anderson,
Antoine, Barber, Blackman, Bowman, But
Ter. Campbell. Fish. Gallup, Harris, Herwis,
| Hunsaker, InyrllI;.ln. KelsO. Lynch, holland,
Pierce. Pinchback, Ragan. Ray, Swords,
| Svpher, Thomas. Thompson, Todd. Viii
| cOX-26
The nominations for the parish of As
sumption were taken up by unanimous con-
| sent.
That of Thomas Divine was confirmed by
the following vote:
| For confirmation: Messrs Anderson.
Antoine, Barber Blackman, Bowman.
Butler, Campbell, COPELAND. Daigle, Fish,
Gallup, Harris, Iierwig. Hunsaker. 1ngra-
ham, Lynch, holland. Pierce. Pinchback.
| Raglan Ray, Swords. Sypher. Todd.
Thompson, Whitney. Wilcox-2S.
Against confirmation: None.
The nomination of August Below was
confirmed by the following vote:
| For contrmation Messrs. Anderson, An
tome. Barber, Blackman. Bowman, Butler
Campbell, COPELAND. Daigle. Gallup, Harris.
Herwig. Hunsaker, IngraLam. Lynch, Nc
Millen. holland, Pierce, fnchback, Ragan.
Ray, Smith Swords. Sypher, Thomas.
| Thompson. Todd, Whitney, Wilcox-9.
| Against confirmation: None.
| The Senate then rose from executive SEES
| sion.
! PITT CRAVATH,
Assistant Secretary of the Senate.