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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29
fur INVESTIGATES REresi.

The joint committee of investigation,
appointed by the House and Senate Of
Kansas to investigate the charges of brib'
cry and corruption connected with the
elections of 1867 and 1871, made their
report last Saturday. They complain Of
there having been IN organized effort
throughout their sitting to keep the most
important and knowing witnesses out
Of the reach of their subpenas, and that
their report is not as complete as it might
have been had they had more time. The
most important witnesses who were ab'
sent are Thomas Carney, Len I. Smith,
W. H. Carson and T. J. Anderson.
Although long time had elapsed since
the Senatorial election of 1857 and it was
about impossible to make q very thor
ough investigation, they found that q
largo sum of money was made use OF in
attempting to bribe members Of the Leg
islature to secure the election of Pom
eroy, Ross and Carney, BY Pomcroy
Carney and Perry Fuller. They also
find that money was used to buy up NJ
W. Reynolds, then of the Lawrence Jour
nal, in their interest, by Pomeroy and
Sidney Clarke, with the understanding
that that paper should support Pomeroy
for Senator 1867 and Clarke to Congress
in 1868.
In regard to the Senatorial election Of
1871, they found lot of testimony show
ing that both Caldwell and Clarke were
guilty of great bribery and corruption.
having attempted to gain over members
of the Legislature to vote for them upon
promises of money and position. They
"came down" on Clarke's " hash house u
over the bank in Topeka, claim that there
was an offer made by Caldwell to pay
Clarke's clcctioneering expenses, pro.
v,ding the latter would withdraw from
the contest, and considerable testimony
to the effect that the Kansas Pacific Rail-
way Company was to pay thirty thou
sand dollars toward defraying Caldwells
expenses. They found positive proof
that Caldwell stated that his election cost
him orer sirty thousand dollars. Sixty
four witnesses were examined. Fifty
thousand copies of the report were or
dered to be printed.
1t is hoped that this affair will now be
pushed through and that the offenders
will suffer a just punishment. There
ought to be two vacant chairs in tho U.
S. Senate at once! The people are awak-
ening! This investigation, if properly
followed up, will be death blow to all
future transactions of the kind. A bright
er day is dawning. "Rotton Common
wealth will soon be buried in oblivion.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

Should the Legislature fail to pass an
superintendent bill, Kansas, at the next
election, may elect three congressman At
large.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

A covered bridge near Cambridge,
Ind, on the Cincinnati 4 St. Louis
railroasA was burned ON The 3sth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

"who are you calling pot house -
junction Onion.
YOu had the Land Office long enough
to know how it's yourself" We've
got it bad up here.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

Smallpox Is reported - abating in
the East. Dr.. Rourke, health o@cer Of
Chicago, was in New York on Saturday
and made complaint Of the lack Of qsar
antining on board Of vessels from abroad
alleging that emigrants arriving in III
West spread The disease.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

OUNDN18D 1Bk684tUs
Seth Conley is nominated Collector Of
Philadelphia
On the 18th instant the Missouri river
rose four feet in three hours.
1t is said that England will settle the
cease" by paying $50, 900, 900.
Gen. Sherman and party pic-nic'd in
tho Pompeiian mines, Saturday last.
Subscriptions to pay the German war
indemnity now amounts to twenty-three
millions francs.
The trial OF Mayor Hall Of New York
10 under Roadway. He defends himself
in person.
The telegram from Washington, to the
effect that an offer had been made to set
tie the Alabama claims, is untrue.
The Ways and Means Committee wall
not report any amendments Of the inter
nal revenue law until bill can be pre-
pared for . reduction of tariff duties.
The war in Mexico still progresses.
On Friday last an army of ten thousand
attacked San Luis Potos;, which VA
met by Gen. ROcha, the best man adher
ing to the government. Should Rochs
capitulatc, northern Mexico will be lost
to Juarez.
A dispatch from Washington says that
the Democrats and the Schurz people
at the Cincinnati convention will nomi
nate David Davis for President and
Joel Parker for Vice President. 1t il
said that these nominations were arrang
ed two weeks ago at q meeting, in which
Hendricks, Schurz, Sumner and Trum
bull were the instigators.
Considerable excitement prevails n
Antwerp through Count Chambord re
fusing to publish the manifesto Of thu
monarchists in the French National As
sembly. The streets are thronged and
great excitement prevails. \ number
of ARRAYS have occurred between tn.
clericals and liberals, and the gen-de
arms were compelled to charge upoI
and dispcrsc the crowd and several wer'
wounded. Rioting mobs are threaten
ing strangers in the city.
The National Labor Reform COnven
ton met ut Columbus, Ohio, on the 2ls
inst, and put in nomination for Presi
dent Hon. David Davis, of Illinois, JUS
tice Of the United States Supreme Court
and for Vice President, Hon. Joel NJ
Parker, OF New Jersey. Judge Davis
has accepted the nomination, and Gov:
Parker is expected to accept the nomi
nation for Vice President. 1t is sal,
that Davis heretofore has taken but lit
tie interest in politics, and he was at ont
time law partner Of the late Presiden
Lincoln. Tho Cincinnati Convention
will, it is believed, confirm the nOmina
tons of these men.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

The New York Herald of the 18th has
a special from Washington, which says
that charges have been preferred
against Judge Delahay, United States
District Judge OF Kansas, which are to be
investigated By the Judiciary COMMITTEES
of the House Of Representatives. Some
parties in New York, who had . case Of
bankruptcy before him, are the CON-
pIainants. The charges are malfeasance
in Office and habitual drunkenness. II
is asserted By parties acquainted with
the facts, that the investigation will
probably result in his removal
We hop. that the investigation rill
result in his removal. Why this blear-
eyed drunkasd has been allowed 70 n
main upon the bench - long - be has,
is incxplicable. All attempted effort,
for his impeachment heretofore have bssa
for some reason abortive, and We would
like to see him get his just dues.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-02-29

Dinner over, the crowd repaired to
the Opera House, where, during the
evening, speeches, "reminiscences OF the
war, music from che Fifth Regular
band, etc., were listened to.
A motion was made during the even
ing for the appointment OF a committee
of thirty to wait upon the Legislature
on the following morning, and ask OF
that body an appropriation Of $4,000
be made for the holding grand soldiers
and sailors reunion on the 10th of Au-
gust, 1872. The motion was immedi-
ately seconded, bat it struct like bomb
shell in a rebel camp. The gentleman
from "Big Bend" wished to know to
whom this appropriation was to be made
whether it was to go into the hands of
few division commanders or to the
benefit Of the soldiers. The result was
that some considerably warm discussions
were entered into.- The committee was
not appointed, nor was the appropria-
ton made. With the exception Of this,
everything passed Oh pleasantly.
Other equally as interesting meetings
wero held-onc of them at Represents
tive Hall, in which Rev. J. Boynton Pre-
sided. Al late hour the msetings 3D.
josrasd, all departing in good spirit
The ladissof Topeka did molly in their
work, providing for the large number.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

In the door stood Jane she too attracted
BY the sweet sounds. The woman who
stood forward, holding tambourine to re.
ceive the money, seemed not to understand
his question: puzzled look Gu her face.
Again he asked:
''What is it p
Thinking, likely, he meant what should
he give her in pay for her song, she smiled.
nodded and answered
"Oh, one lectle-"
"No, no. He means what is the name
of the piece you sang. What do you call
it p Jane said, coming forward.
"Ah, yes, [ understand now. The name
is "Driven from Home" the woman an.
swered, in broken English.
The eyes of George Pembroke AMI his
wife met, as be repeated the words, ''Driven
from Home"
"The musicians moved off, bowling and
smiling, well pleased at the good price they
had received for their music, little imagin-
ing the power of that song.
Jane knew the spell was broken No
longer she held the power to make her hus-
band miserable She had read that plain
enough, brief as was the moment their eyes
had sought each others.
The bowed head was erect now the old,
haggard, care worn look gone. In it. place
an expression OF calmness and determine
ton Jane felt that in the future she could
only rule kindly and gently.
Mary's soul was in her eyes. A she
looked at her father be smiled lovingly, as
suringly on her, and said
Harry, your sister is looking as if she
might like holiday, | think cap trust
you to give her trip down the river to-
morrow Start early, and bring her back
to us with brighter look in the evening.
Your mother will send for Amy while you
are gone, to relieve her. The weather is
getting too warn, too, for Mary and mother
to work so much | must take better care
of both in the FUTURE
And so the cloud gave way Oh what
a bright, beautiful sunset there was that
evening!
No words of explanation, no thanks ex-
cept through Mary's eyes, were spoken
But that night, when alone with his wife,
George Pembroke said
"When you are mother yourself, Jane,
you will be gentle with an absent mothers
Have patience now, and IN the
future love will come and win return.''
There was no longer any trouble in
George Pembrokes home, The children
were respectful, Jane no longer cruel or
unjust.
Mary whispered to Harry, when she kiss
ed him goodnight:
my prayer in answered"
And be replied
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
Poetry
TubaI Cain.

Old Tubal Cain was man of might,
In the days when earth was young
By the fierce red light of his furnace bright,
The strokes of his hammer rung
And he lifted high his brawny hand
On the iron glowing clear,
Till the sparks rushed out in scarlet showers,
AS he fashioned the sword and the spear.
And he sang ''Hurrah for my handiwork
Hurrsh for the spear and the sword
Hurrah for the hand that shall WELD them well,
For he shall be king and lord"
To Tubal Cain came many one,
AS he wrought by his ,oaring fire.
And each one prayed for strong steel blade
AS the crown of his desire.
And he made them weapons sharp and strong,
Till they shouted loud for glee,
And gave him gifts of pearl and gold,
And spoils Of the forest free.
And they sang "Hurrah for Tubal Cain,
Who hath given us strength anew
Hurrah for the smith, hurrah for the ERE,
And hurrah for the metal true ~
But sudden change came DER bis heart,
Ere the setting Of the sun,
And Tubal Cain was filed with pain
For the evil he had done;
He saw that man with rage and hate,
Made war upon their kind
That the land was red with the blood they
shed,
In their lust for carnage blind.
And he said "Alas | that ever made,
Or that skill of mine should plan,
The spear and the sword for men whose joy
Is to STAY their fellow-man ~
And for many day old Tubal Cain
Sat brooding DER his woe;
nd hio houd fnrhora RI rmitn tho GRO
And his furnace smouldered low.
But he rose at last with a cheerful face,
And bright courageous eye,
And barred his strong right arm for work,
While the quick flames mounted high.
And he sang "Hurrah for my handiwork!"
And the red sparks lit the air
"Not alone for the blade was the bright steel
made,'-
And he fashioned the first plowshare.
And men, taught wisdom from the past,
In frien dship joined their hands,
Hung the sword in the hall, the spear on the
wall
And ploughed the willing lands
And sang : 1'Hurrah for Tubal Cain
Our staunch good friend is he;
And for the ploughshare and the plough
To him our praise shall be.
But while oppression lifts its head
Or a tyrant would be lord,
Though we may thank him for the plough
Well not forget the sword 70
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

II UMBER, LUMBER.
IL CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. Fl. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the s'Steam Saw Milp' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. r. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES B. CO.,
Gladys Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1863. Bath Co., Va.
l take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G.. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn.
may15'6 8-tf. 7. B.CAUTHORN
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

DENoMINAT1oNAL OxEN.-A gentleman
travelling in Texas met on the road wag-
on drawn by four oxen, driven by country
man, who in addition to the skillful flourish
and crack of whip. was vociferously encour-
aging his horned horses after this fashion !:
"Haw, Presbyterian! Gee, Baptist Ahoh
Episcopalian Geet up, Methodist
The traveller stopped the driver, remark
ing to him that be had strange names for bis
oxen; he would like to know why he thus
called them Said tho driver Il call this
OK Presbyterian because be is true blue and
never fails, pulls through difficulties, and
holds out to the end besides, he knows
more than the rest. I call this Baptist, be.
caase he is always after water, and seems
as though he'd never drink enough then,
again. he won't eat with the others. | call
this Episcopalian because he hes mighty
way of holding his head up, and if the yoke
gets little tight, he tries to kick clean oul
Of the traces. | call this OK Methodist, be-
cause he pufs and blows and bellows as be
goes along, and you'd think he was pulling
all creation, but he don't pull pound unless
you continually stir him up."-Luerpoo
| Courier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09
A Jury ofPeers.

There dwelt some years ago in Bourbon
County, KY, drunken, worthless, one
eyed fellow named O., whose chlei oc-
equations were getting tipsey and fighting.
There had just been elected a new prosecu-
ting attorney, who was entitled to part of
the fines which might be imposed ON the
malefactors of Bourbon, and he deter mined
to squelch old o.. He did not wait
long for an opportunity to have him arrest
ed B., the constable, said, as it was
an important case, he wanted about three
days to get an appropriate jury to try It,
On the third day the new attorney was in
formed that things were ready at the court
house. There was the judge, and behind
him the constable. On one side sat old
one-eyed O. on the other, the twelve
inrymen, '.jess like him" on benches form
ing triangle, each with plug of tobacco
and jack-knife, the gift of the constable,
whiting away, and, according to order,
splitting to the centre. The astonishei pros
ecutor looked at the jury and exclaimed =
"Where did the constable get this jury ?"
The constable quietly replied: II thought
tue prlsoner was entltteu ~ no tii0u ny Ju-
ry Of his peers, and I've been out three days
hunting 'em up. I've got twelve here. but
if you don't like 'em I've got twelve more
outside waiting"
The prosecutor looked out and saw seat
ed on the fence twelve more dittos, similar
ly equipped and employed. He turned to
the court in uudisguised wrath and said
"Pll dismiss this case y
The constable wrote his return un the
warrant thus: DISMISSED by the county at.
torney on sight of the jury" and SO it stand.
recorded to this day. The prisoner was dis
charged, and left the courthouse rejoicing
at having been deprived Of his constitution
al right of leing tried by the previously
mentioned citizens. Editors Draver, IN
Horper's Magazine for February.
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JAMES =. FOSTER.

JAMES ;. FOSTER,
AUGUSTA STREET,
STANTON VA,
respectfully informs the citizens Of Staunton and
surrounding country, that he has leased for
term of years the large Store House recently oc-
cuped by Peck h Cushing, and directly opposite
the Court Rouse, whore he has opened very
large and superior stock of the following
GENUINE LIQUORS:
Pure Mountain Whiskeys, all grades.
Fine old Apple Brandy.
Genuine Imported French Brandy.
Imported Rum and Gin.
Pure Sherry and Medeila Wines.
Champagne, Claret &c.
Scotch Ale and London Porter, together with
every article usually kept in first class Liquor
House.
superior assortment of Tobacco and Segars
always on hand.
The attention of the trade is respectfully in
vited to the above stock of Superior Liquors,
which will be sold at such prices as to give
entire satisfaction to all
Having had large experience in the Liquor
trade, and possessing superior advantages in the
manufacture ofpure Augusta County Whiskeys,
he is enabled to offer the best goods at prices
ually paid for inferior articles.
JAMES J. FOSTER.
Augusta ST., opposite Court House.
Stanton Va,
P.S. Orders from the Country will receive
prompt attention, and goods guaranteed.
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OBJ gtauutou Uinoifafdt:
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

THE NosE BLEED.-The following we
clip from an exchange, which is very in
teresting fact to remember:
There are two arteries which supply the
whole face with blood, one on each side
These branch off from the main arteries on
each side of the neck, passing over the out
side of the jawbone, about two-thirGs of the
way back from the chin to the angle of the
jaw, under the ear, and running upward to-
ward the eye Each of these arteries sup
ply just one-half Of the face, the nose being
the dividing line; the left nostril is supplied
by the left artery. Now, surprising your
nose bleeds by the right nostril, with the
end of the fore6nger feel along the outer
edge of the right jaw till you feel the beat
ing Of the artery directly under your finger,
the same as the pulse in your wrist. Then
press the finger hard upon it, thus getting
the little fellow in tight place between
your finger and the jawbone. The result
will be that no drop Of blood goes into that
side of your face while the pressure contin-
ues, hence the nose instantly stops bleeding
for want of blood to flow. Continue the
pressure for five minutes, and the ruptured
vessels in the nose will dry, by this time
probably contract, so that when you let the
blood into them they will not leak,
Bleeding from cut or wound in any part
Of the system may be stopped by compress
ing the artery from which the blood flows.
Acting upon knowledge to the simple fact,
should occasion require, may save the life
of dear friend.
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~ Entrance on the left -B@

@S~ Entrance on the GJt -EAS
AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK Bird GE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to complete livery,
we are now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
need In that line.
Our horses are young, fresh, fast, and
well broken our Buggies, Carriages &C., new
and of the latest style. and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies, riding horses for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
would do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call can be
accor naodatcd heretofore
Hoping, by strict attention to our own busi-
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
US in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage dec8-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

The New York Sun thinks good text
for an able minister to expound before Pres
ident Grant would be the fourth v,rse Of
the twenty ninth chapter Of Proverbs:
"Ths king By judgment established the land, but
he that receiveah qitts overthroaceth It,"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Youth beholds happiness cleaning in the
prospect. Age looks back on the happiness
Of youth, and, instead Of hopes, seeks its en-
joyment in the recollection of hopes. Thus
happiness ever resides in the Imagination.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

He who betrays another's secret, because
he has quarrelled with him, was never wor-
thy of the sacred name Of friend breach
of kindness at one side will not justify a
breach of trust on the other.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

There are peculiar ways in men. which
discover what they are through the most
subtle feints and closest disguise A block
head cannot come in, nor 60 away, nor sit,
nor rise, nor stand, like man of sense.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

A helping word to one in trouble is often
like a switch on railroad track-but one
inch between wreck and smooth: rolling
prosperity
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

These words of Epictetus are worth re-
membering: eff any one speak i'll of thee,
consider whether he hath truth on his side,
and if so. reform myself that his censures
may not affect thee"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-09

Perhaps it would be dangerous for us to
possess the abilities we covet; it is always
safe to consecrate those we have.