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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27
Are you going East7"

"Well, neighbor Il, are you going
East this season."
"Don't think 1 shall that trip last year
rather used me up"
"You didn't go by the Broad guage Erie
Railway, then. did you?"
mo, sir; if had. I'd have been happ
man to-day
"Why, bows that?'
"Well, in the first place, if had gone by
tint Erie should have reached New York IN
season to meet an important engagement
as it was, went by smother line, was several
hosrs late, and lost thousands of dollars by
it,
ed. don't you?"
yes; and wish l had followedit. Why
T am told that the Erie cars are foot wider
than those in ordinary use, and that a man
can live in them both day and night Just as
comfortably rs he can at the Sherman or the
Gait House."
eyes, and just as good and regular meals
at the Companys hotels along the line"
"TLat's an item, for lalways get hungry in
travelling. But where do you connect with
these Erie coaches? l might take notion to
run on East before long, for they say 1T is
alone worth the price of ticket to see the
Drawing Room Cars.
sThey run four Daily Express Trans
starting from Cincinnati, from Cleveland,
from Dunkirk, from Buffalo and from Roch-
ester. and running through to New York with
out change. You can take the Broad Guage
cars at either of these points, and in either
case will have view of such scenery as you
never saw before in your life, unlees you've
been to Switzerland" m .A -
aNo. 1 never have, but I'm going to New
York by the Erie Railway the trst week l car
snare. and shall take my whole family along.
Where do you buy the tickets?'.'
"Oh, anywhere All the principal Ticket
agents throughout the West and South nave
them for sale. Our agent here says he has
ali he can do to supply the demand" &
docs he! Well, L IL hurry over to the de,
pot, reckon, and invest right away --Good
day, Sir"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
The Board of Supervisors met at the office
of the County Clerk on the afternoon of
Monday the Oath inst, and organic by
eecting IL. s. Thorp President and the fol-
lowing standing Committees
On Finance: r. Simmons, N. r. Allen,
Thomas Porch.
On Claims: ]. NJ. stebbins, Clapp Miner,
B Vosburgh.
On County Poor: David Salisbury, l L
johnson, William Spiegelhof.
On County Buildings; N Allen, Joseph
Denebecker, Nicholas Spartz.
On Assessments: / L johnson, Rouse
Simmons, G Miner.
On County Treasurer's Report: Fl Thorp,
j M Stebbins, VIM Spiegelhoff.
On Judiciary: B Vosburgh, Thomas
Porch, David Salisbury.
The County being out of funds to meet
present needs it was resolved to issue County
Orders to the amount of $4,000, and to au.
thorize the County Clerk to raise funds oE
bonds to meet accruing demands. There II
now an opportunity for some one having
money to loan, to let 81, 900 to the County.
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AYES Aid. Simmons, Nichols, Reed, Lin
pert, Crosit, Grant.
Noes: Aid. Crane, Price, Gillett, Becker
tail
The amendment was declared carried.
Aid. Nichols moved to amend that the
Clerks salary be fixed at $3.50.
Ayes: Aid. Simmons, Nichols, Reed, Price,
Limpert. Crosit, Grant.
Noes Aid. Crane, Gillett, Becker, Stahl.
The amendment was declared carried.
Aid. Nichols moved to amend that tie
salary of the Assessor be fixed at $3.50.
Ayes: Aid. Simmons. Nichols, Reed, Lin
pert, Crosit, Grant.
Noes AID Crane, Price, Gillett, Becker,
Stahl.
The amendment also was declared carried.
Aid. Simmons moved to amend that the
City Marshal's salary be fixed ct $3.50.
Ayes AID Simmons, Price, Limpert, Stahl
Noes Aid. Crane, Nichols, Reed, Crosit,
Gillett, Becker, Grant.
Amendment declared lost.
Aid Crosit offered an amendment to make
tbs Marshaps salary 5000.
ayes: Ala. OllHuoHs, NICHO1o, AlihpCAu,
Crosit, Stahl, Grant.
Noes Aid. Crane, Reed, Price, Gillett,
Becker.
Amendment declared carried.
The Poormasters salary as recommended
at $50, according to the report of the COM
mittee was then voted upon and carried by
the following vote !:
Ayes: Aid Crane, Simmons, Nichols, Reed,
Price, Limpcrt, Croslt, Gillett, Becker, Stahl
Noes: Aid. Grant.
Aid. Reed moved that the report of the
committee as amended be adopted, which
motion was carried.
Aid. Simmons rendered his resignation as
chairman of the Committee on Pauper At
fairs.
On motion of Aid Reed, Aid. Crane was
appointed chairman on the Committee on
Pauper Affairs.
On motion the Council then proceeded to
elect Poormaster. Aid. Crane was nomi-
mated and declared duly elected Poormaster
for the ensuing year.
Aid. Reed moved to elect Street Super
visor for the first and third wards. Aid.
Nichols moved to amend that one Street
Supervisor be elected for the whole city.
Ayes: Aid. Nichols, Limpert, Stahl.
Noes: Aid. Crane, Simmons, Reed, Crosit,
Gillett, Becker, Grant.
The amendment was declared lost.
Question taken on original motion.
Ayes: Aid. Crane, Simmons, Nichols,
Reed, Limpert, Crosit, Gillett, Becker, Stahl,
Grant.
Noes None.
The motion was declared carried.
Aid. Grant moved to reconsider the vote
to elect Street Supervisor for the city at
large, which motion was carried.
Aid. Grant then moved to elect Street
Supervisor for the city at large, which motion
was carried.
| On motion of Aid. Nichols, John Riley was
declared duly elected Street Supervisor fol
the city at large for the ensuing year at the
rate of one dollar per day for actual service.
! On motion of Aid. Nichols the Council ther
adjourned.
| f. W. BEoKMANN,
City Clerk.
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LITERARY.

For EVERYBODY The second number of
this beautiful illustrated monthly paper has
made its appearance. The first number was
issued in March and made such decided hit
that its success is certain. The April num-
Der before us contains some elegant illustra-
tions, some very interesting stories, and a
fairy story-"The Giant Hands, richly H.
Illustrated. The letter press is excellent, and
the paper finely tinted. Buffalo: Henry III.
Sage, Publisher. es 5 rf4 Z
ScRIBNER's MONTHLY FOR MAY.-Scrib-
ner's Monthly begins its second volume with
number (or May which is quite remarkable
for tbs surprising excellence OF its engrav-
ings and the extraordinary interest of its
contents. The Eoble head of Geo. MacDon-
aid, which forms the frontispiece, serves to
call renewed attention to his fascinating
story of Wilfrid Cumbermede. The leading
illustrated article, by Gov. Langford, gives
an account of some of "The Wonders of the
YELLOWSTONE A charming chapter of sRem-
iniscences of Charlotte Bronte" is furnished
by her schoolfellow and lifelong friend. the
Caroline Helstone of Shirley-the illustration
being from sketches and photographs procur-
ed by publishers at considerable expense in
England. The other illustrated articles are .
curious paper on the "Aye-Aye," by Burt G.
Wilder translation and a fac-simile Of the
amous ssMoabite Stone," recently discover
ed, and which dates back 900 years before
Christ and the beginning of an interesting
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

~ .GOTTFRE0SEN, No. rs Main St., Keno
la sha General Dealer in Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Cutlery, silver and plated ware, musical
Instruments. &c have secured the services o.
one OF the most skillful workmen In the countrys
enabling me TO do all kinds OF repairing Oh short
notice and in tne most satisfactory manner. Come
in and examine my Stock. American watches
sold atvery small profits.
Kenosha Oct. ~, 1857. lylS
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SPECIAL MEETING, April Oath, Is

SPECIAL MEETING, April G4th, ISL.
Present: Mayor Farr, Alderman Crane,
Simmons, Nichols, Reed. Limpert, Crosit,
Gillett, Becker, Stahl, Grant.
The Mayor called the Council together fol-
the purpose of fixing the penal sum of the
Treasurer's bond. fhf
. Aid. Nichols moved that the Treasurer
bond be fixed in the penal sum of $4,000,
which motion was carried. a
On motion the Council then adjourned.
f. w. BECKMANN,
BaH tsarg he City Clerk.
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prophet out in Missouri is certain that
on the 21st of May frost will come and kill
all the fruit in the western country. We
give warning, and prophesy that our fruit
growers will profit by the prophesies of the
prophesier.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27
List of Letters
Hp emaining at the Post Office. Kenosha, for t
Ma week ending, April q. 1871:

ND emaining at the Post Office, Kenosha, for the
ma week ending, April 81. 1911:
Bose Mary Bose Henry
Bohr Matthias Blk John
Bloss A B Corrin Mary2
Feltis Matthias Gillian r j
Hannan Peter Joigeson Julia
Kelley Louisa King John M
Mutter Peter Milchu VIM
Melgill VIM Penoyer Jonathan
Penoyer Laura Schackler John G
Serensen J P Witschebe Christian
UNAVAILABLE Letters,
Lunstrom Tuttle John
To obtain any OF the above letters the applican
must call for ddoertiseG letters and give the date
Of this list. CHAs. FRANTz. +. M.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

The drawing of the Milwaukee Music Hall gift
distribution has been postponed until Thursday
evening May 25th. We presume the party hold
ing the ticket will be content to let the association
use his $25, 900 for month longer.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

G. j. Truesdell has an advertisement in our
paper this week which we advise oil to read.
He has fine stock Of groceries, crockery
and glassware, in addition to his large stock
of flour and feed, and offers his goods at very
low prices.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

The case Of Susan Preston as. the city of
Kenosha was brought to a close last week,
the jury bringing in verdict for plaintiff,
with damages of 81 600.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

The St. Matthew's Church property on
Market street will be sold in few days, and
anew church erected on the DR.. Arndt place
facing the north end of the park, A'
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

THE GREAT CIRCUs.-Don't forget the great
European Circus next Tuesday. The street
show will be magnificent, and the perform
ance in the canvas we'll worth the price of
admission.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

DEE5.-A difpatch from Waukegan to the Chi
eago Tribune of last Tuesday, states that b. W.
Ranstead, for some time a resident of this city,
and connected with the press of this State and
Illinois as correspondent, died in that city on
Monday last
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

st. Georges Day was celebrated in an appropri
ate manner by the St George Society of this city,
last Sunday The services ct st. Georges church
in the north ward were attended by a large con-
course of our German population.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

mAEWEY 81 RUSH, General Dealers in hardware
stoves OF all descriptions, zinc sheet iron, mol
low ware, nails, brads, door hangings, shot, pow
DEF. &C., &c. veTythfng usually found III first
class hardware store constantly on hand and solo
as cheap as the cheapest. S2ti
81 Main street Kenosha, Wis.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

The most wonderful remedy ever discover
ed for the relief of pair caused by bruises,
cuts, burns, ETC., is ''The Great Healer" Rob-
inson has it,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Our worthy County Treasureris putting up
q building on Main street, opposite the Office
of P. H. Woods Agricultural Works.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

M@ EAT MARKET. Main Street, Kenosha, Wi
I'VE The choicest of ali kinds OF Meats, Salt Porl
Uorned Beef smoked Hams Sausage, &c, de
constantly on hand. Prices always reasonable.
kenosha, sept. 5tn 1867. ly14
j. ENGLE g Bro.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Prepare for wet weather by purchasing a
fine umbrella from the stock of L. Fellows d
Co. Dry goods in every line at lowest prices.
Call and see. -.}A aa ~ ~ "a
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

a, DOAN, dealer in Dry Goods, Staple and Fan
kSo cy Goods, all kinds OF Cloths, READY MADE
nc sc. Let it be remembered, that we keep
aothing but irstclass goods, and further, Will
,Kenosha. sent. 18th 1867. 1y15
5 KIM alls Block, Main st. Kenosha, VIE
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

The sale of slips at the Congregations
Church takes place next Monday forenoon
between the hours of and IL. All interest
ed are requested to be present.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Good, sound, dry maple wood can be had
by calling on Geo. S. Baldwin: Wood deliY-
cred in all parts of the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Severance Brothers give a social party for
their scholars at Simmons Hall, tomorrow
evening. Two fine dancers from Milwauk &c
will be present and execute the Highland
Fling. @
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

wATERpRooF-JUsr REcEIvED-At Mr. s..
Fisk's. A few pieces of superior Waterproof.
spring suits mode to order A
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Kenosha boasts the best boot cutter in the
state-his work is perfect, and always gives
the best satisfaction. His name is Chas.
Wheeler, and he may be found at Lyman &
Sons.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Some needed improvements have beer
made in the sidewalks on Market street, dur
ing the past week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Il-AHNFN BROTHERS, No. 70 Main st. Kenoeha,
"A Merchant Tailors We keep constantly on
nand well selected stock OF cloths, Gents Fur
nIsning Goods Ready Made Clothing, Hats am
Caps OF the latest styles. Work done and good
sold as cheap at any other establishment III tn
r,ty. Kenosha, oct. 8, 1857. Iyl9
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT at
Simmons Hall, Thursday evening, May 4, by A.
R. Burbank, eecutionist, and A. e. Pease, Pianist.
1t gives us much pleasure to insert the above no.
tice and hope that the entertainment may meet as
certainly deserves with the most cordial paron-
age of our citizens. Mr.. Burbank comes to us en-
dorsed most heartily and fully by such men as
Rev. Robt Oollyer, Drs. Goodwin, Bartlett,
Everts, and other gentlemen than whom none are
better able to judge OF the qualification of reader
Robt. Collyer says of him: he is the best read
err of humorous selections 4 e0er heard" MIR. A.
H. Pease as Pianist has few equals in the country
and altogether we are promised feast of reason
and flow of soul that none ofu afford to lose.
Let us fill the hall. g
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Now is the time to whitewash the fences
and outbuildlngs, far those who cannot af-
ford paint.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

MEARNESS SHoP.
An Main ST. Kenosha
The subscriber would respectfully inform the put
lie that he keeps constantly on hand full assG
ment of goods in his line. Harnesses, Saddle Il
&C.. made to order. Also, all kinds of repairit
done on short notice and at reasonable rates.
Kenosha, Sept 5. THos. ENGLISH
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Nd b. whitaker u CO., manufacturers OF
IA Leonard's Patent Seamless skeins. steam
engines and boilers, and all kinds of Machinery.
Ako seighshoes, Cauidron Kettles, sash Weights,
&C. Repairing done to order; We have bought
rom the general agent, 5. s. Drum, the extras be.
longing - the screw Power Reaper and Mower.
ana will do repairs upon the same, ana also on any
other machines now III use.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

CHANGE OF TIME.-A change has been
made in the time of running trains on the
will be seen by our time table. The morn
ing mail train south leaves earlier by about
half an hour, and the first train from the
south arrives twenty minutes earlier.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

a B. CAFRON 81 CO., corner of Main and
IA 0 Pearl ST., have constantly on hand all kinds
OF fresh Family Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c. Will
sell as cheap as can be bougnl at any other estab
Iishment III the city. The highest cash price paid
for all kinds OF country produce.
Goods delivered to all parts ofthe city. az
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

ESELLOWS & CO., No. Kimball's Block, Keno
IL sha, Dealers IN staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Yankee Notions, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &C., &C.
None but the best quality of goods purchased, land
those sold as che ap as at any other House in the
city. Kenosha sept IL, 1857. 1y15
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
SPECIAL MEETING, April oath, 1871.


Present: Mayor Farr. Aldermen Crane,
Simmons, Nichols, Reed, Price, Limpert,
Crosit, Gillett, Becker, Stahl, Grant.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
The petition of NJ. Washbish and others to
open alley between lots 6 and z in block rs,
and ot2 and in block "A, was referred to
Committee on Streets aDd Alleys.
The Committee on License made the fol.
lowing report.
To the Mayor and Common Council Of the city
of KeDoShG.
Your Committee on Licenses would most
respectfully recommend that license to sell
liquor and beer be granted to the following
named persons upon the payment into the
City Treasury of such sum of money as is set
opposite their respective names, viz. for re-
tail.
Your Committee also would recommend
that each saloon keeper be furnished with
copy of ordinance (No. 49, number thirteen
and amendments thereto as laid down in
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

A livery STABLE-Ben. Jewett is prepared to
"a furnish the best Horses and Carriages for
business or pleasure, The shortest notice.
Hearse at all tunes ready to attend funerals. 1tf
Stable on Market So near the Post Office
Genosha /: /: Wisconsin
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

IA ANDRE Manufacturer, Wholesale and Re-
m tail Dealerin Cigars, Plug, Cut, Chewing,
and smoking lobacco.a snuff Pipes &c. Hiscigars
are all made from best qualities OF domestic anf
cash rates. Also, constantly on hand some fD
deerschaum pipes. Orders promptly filled. Bas
ment Lyman's building, corner OF Main anu Ma
Ket Streets
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27
OAK GROVE sANETARHU1I.

A Homeopathic and Hydropathic lnstitutefor
n the treatment of Lady patients. Prof. IL. Z.
Gatchell consulting physician. Address, Mrs. A.
NJ. Gatchell, M. D. Drawer 40, Kenosha, Wis. DR..
Gatchell will treat@hroDic diseases byletter. OIL
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

FARMERS, ATTENTICN.-Did you ever use Land
Plaster If not, read this statement and then try
it. twill increase the growth Of wheat so pc r
cent, of corn more than 200 per cent, of grass
more than 800 per cent, if properly applied and
in connection with clover and grass, in green ma
nuring ithas been found one of the bes and cheap
est fertilizers known or used in modern times
Fresh lotreceived by Geo. S. Baldwin yester day !,
who is ready to supply the farmers of Kenosha
County at reasonable prices. kstgeagsrs q
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

NOHNSON'S BOOK STORE,
~ No. so Main street. full and compIets
assortment of School Books, also Standa and mis-
ccllaueous Books. Writing and Wallpaper. Sheet
Music, and various articles of the trade.
s. G. JOHNSON.
Kenosha, Sept 18th, 1857. 1y15.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27
NEW BARBER SHOP.

an M. DICkHOUT would inform tn ecitizen
w ofKenosha and vicinity that he has opened
now barber shop over James Mathews store
where he will be found ready to attend ali custo.
mersin the line of shaving, hair-cutting, dyeing
shampooing. etc. Giveme call and try me, IS,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

&M YR0N A. BAKER, Attorney and Connselloraa
VA Law. Real Estate Agent. and Justice of thu
Peace, Conveyancing and Collection Of ClaimS
promptly attended to on liberal terms. Office iL
dimball's Block, cor of Main and Park SITS. lyl~
kenoshA WISCONSIN,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

AGENTS WANTED.-General Agents are
wanted by the Brooklyn Life Insurance Com
pany, of New York, for the following fields,
or portions thereof: 8es Ia a4
State of Wisconsin,
State of Minnesota, e
State of Indiana,
City of Chicago and Northern Illinois.
Gentlemen of position, Integrity and abili-
ty, desiring to negotiate for either of tn e
above districts, are invited to address the
officers of the Company, No. AL Broadway,
New York City.
Applicants should state the details of their
experience in Life Insurance, if any, and give
such particulars as will save unnecessary de.
lay in correspondence 2w48
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a1REMIUM HARNESS AND SADDLE SHOP.

LIMPERT g. BEHNKE, Manufacturers and
Dealers in Harness, Saddles, Trunks, Buffalo Robes
and Blankets, Whips &c.
Particular attention paid To Carriage Trimming
80 Main Street First Door north Of simmons Store.
Kenosha. Nov. IL, 1851. IA. 4V IN. IA.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

Has removed his Barber Shop TO No. Fl Main ST.
first door north OF Thos- Engl1sh's shop, which
building he has IN oroughly renovated and fttedup
in the best possible manner, and where he WILDE
happy to meet his old customers, all whorsquire
his services in the art tonsorial. ts 30.
Eenosha, April 6, 1871.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-27

On motIon OF AID. Prlce Inc report was ac-
cepted. "a
Aid. Limpert moved to act separate on
each officers salary, which motion was car
ried. hwa -
Aid. Simmons moved that the salary OF
City Treasurer be fixed at $3.50; Aid. Reed
offered an amendment to make it $500
Aid. Simmons accepted the amendment
ayes and noes called for.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

GONE BACK on his FRlEDs.-Horace
Greeley has thrown bis "Maine law.
ism overheard. lie declares now
that he does not believe in prohibitory
laws, and plants himself on the solid
ground Of moral suasion, where all the
victories ever gained for temperance
nave been won. This declaration will
no doubt astonish the Tribune read.
ers, who have been accustomed 70
look upon Mr.. Greeley's prohibitorv
principles as among the 6rmest and
most exalted in his schedule of re
forms. Others will hear of his retrao.
ton with composure. The aold NH.
losopher' has been welded 10 and di.
Vorced from moro isms than almost
any other man in the country. 1t is
his habit TO champion a cause and
!, then desert it, Bridgeport Farmer