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The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-05-28
Says the Baton Rouge Gazette &c

Says the Baton Rouge Gazette d
Comet:
The Feliciana Leader, Col. Pow
.ers' paper, hoists the names OF Robt.
G. Wickliffe, for Governor Rufus
X. Howell, for Lieutenant Cover
nor /; G. c. Antoine, for Secretary of
State +. Mex. Dunn, for State AL
ditor w. Il. Herman, for Attorney
General, and Il. L. Weber, for Con-
gress, 4th District. For. weakness
we Gun safely say it is without IL par
allel, with the exception Of Messrrs.
Wickliffe and Herman, whom, we be-
lieve, would not run on the Grant
ticket; We have known Robt. c.
Wickliffe q long time and we cannot
believe that he wou!d be caught in
company with such o set as COM
poses the Customhouse clique.
Sixteen of tho most influential
German papers in the West, without
counting those of smaller note, are
supporting the Cincinnati nomina-
tons. This does not look much like
the solid German vote going for
Grant. To Il candid and impartial
examiner Of the newspapers list Of the
United States, q large majority favor
the election Of Greeley. There is no
denying the fact that the nominees
of the Cincinnati Convention are
gaining ground daily, and if the
Baltimore Convention will use its
good sense and adjourn without
nominations, Greeley and Brown will
have little to do besides quietly walk
ing over the track. The solitary
mourners" enjoying Grants patron
age are about the only papers en-
dorsing that individuals reelection
to the Presidency.
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MY stock of grdrerfes is Ieae ,''sasrir
and will sell them ut slight ae'S
cost for Cash.
The highest market price pau I" -
, 1872-12-25

ricane in Denmark, and l hope that the
list viii be swelled by a large addition,
as | consider it our duty to respond warmly
to your call in behalf of the sufferers-but
then let US give our w money, and not
vote away money which does not belong
to US. 1t is very easy to be charitable and
generous with what is not ours-but as it
right? This is a very important question
and one that concerns all persons who, like
myself, have the interest of the Savings
Bank at heart, and appreciate the value of
the Institution to this Island. Ia 1866 the
money was given to Fire Sufferers,-now
it is to be given to Hurricane Sufferers
and if we do not look sharp, Mr.. Editor,
who knows, but at some future day q
meeting of members might be called, to
divide the Reserve Fund among them
selves
am Sir
Yours
A DEPOSITOR.
December 23rd 1872.
, 1872-12-25
To the Editor of the "St. CrOix Avis"

To the Editor of the "St. CrOiX Avis"
Sir,
Iobserve in the last number of your pa
per, a notice by the President Of the st.
Croix Savings Bank, calling a general
meeting of Members of the Institution "to
take into consideration il, and how much
of the Reserve Fund might be appropria-
ted in aid of the Sufferers by the late Hur-
ricane and humiliation in Denmark.
This is the second time, I believe, in the
history Of the Savings Bank, that such a
meeting has been cljled-on a former oc-
casion after the fire in Basin in 1866, a
meeting of members was held and o sum
of $4,000, was voted by a majority at tie
meeting in aid Of the suf 'rers by the fire.
| was among the few who objected at the
time to the precedent being established of
members voting away the Funds Of the
Bank, fearing est such voting would be-
come rather common, and Notwithstanding
the charitable idea involved was very
praiseworthy, still, | had very grave doubts
that the principle was correct, and [ could
not see by what right the funds of the
Bank could be voted away for such pur-
poses. [ Therefore hope that there will be
a full meeting of members on the 3Oth,
and that a discussion will take place, as to
the legal right of members disposing of the
Reserve Fund as they think proper. If at
the meeting it should be proved, that &C.
cording to the Constitution the members
have such right, then by all means let the
Constitution be amended in this respect, as
there can be very little confidence 10 the
stability of such an Institution, ifthe sur
plus or Reserve Fund can at any time, and
for any purpose, be voted away by a majo-
rity Of irresponsible members. I nave
contributed to the subscription which you
started in aid of the sufferers by the Hur-
, 1872-12-25
Total S 4O2,671 81

Balance of deposits S 57,916 81
4 new deposit accounts, viz:
9 Cooks 2 Various.
81 Withdrawals amounting to $135 SO
Receivers for Saturday, 28h December 1872
In CHRISTIANsTED
James Moore, Esq. Trustee.
w. Meyer, Esqr., Member.
In F~REDERIKsTED
Il. N. Mallgrav, Esqr., Trustee.
VIM. Moore, Esq. Member.
JOH. F. GOLDBERG, President.l
st. Croix, 23rd December 1872.
, 1872-12-25
CHRISTMAS SONG.

FROM belfry, towers, and tapering spires
The drifted dark bright cherubs clear,
And bend to hear the chanting choirs
Greet the great day of all the year.
And all the mellow Christmas bells
Clash their wild tunes upon the air,
And, gathering in melodious swells,
Wake the white echoes every where.
Around the fame the incense wreathes,
The organ rolls, the anthem rings;
Through the dim aisles all Heaven breathes
To lift the soul from mortal things.
To lift the soul, the sense upbuoy,.
And meet the level of the morn,
When, breaking all the gloom to joy,
t The Saviour of the world was bor1
Rarp@
, 1872-12-25

NEW AOVHS ggs2uENTS.
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60 to Ruster's if you wish to purchase
a new style Hat. His stock is complete.
Fatal Accident.

On Monday last, while Mr.. William Brotz-
man, of Smithfeld township, Monroe County,
was out in the field repairing Hay Bar
rack, the upper portion or roof gave way, and
striking him on the back of his neck must have
killed him instantly. Mr.. b. was at work a.
lone, and the accident must have happened
some time before discovery. His neck was
broken, and he was otherwise injured abont
the head and shoulders. The deceased was
about so years of age, was quiet, peaceable
citizen, and enjoyed the respect of all who
knew him. He was batclIelor, and resided
with one of his brothers at the time of the ac
cident
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Pity a Poor Editor.

In Sparta, Wisconsin, a new doctor
just arrived in town, called on the editor
oi the village paper at midnight in a
storm to subscribe for his paper, and paw
i've dollars for the insertion of a business
card. The poor editor stood at the open
door in his shirt, the rain beating against
his legs, for want of accom- mmodations in
the mouse Tor his new patron. Hunting
around to make change, in the excite
ment, he started perspiration, took cold
and was sick. The next day he had to
call physician. Oh course he patrouized
the new doctor who had paid him some
cash. lie was sick three weeks, and had
to pay the doctor forty eight dollars more
than he received from him. He says he
Will never take money from doctor
again !
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The ingenious boys Of Alleyhany City.
Pa, have biz upon new Invention quito
worthy of the rising generation. They
catch all the stray cats that do not sue
cecd in escaping their clutches, dip their
backs into tar and then roll them in gravel.
This gives them M iDvulnerable suit Of
armor, the advantage of which must be
appreciated as s0op as they engage 10 one
of those free fights for which cats are
somewhat noted. Nearly all the cats Of
Allegheny have been gravel rooted" in
this way, and very likely the style of
architecture may be adopted in other
places.
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A SelI.-The facetious Tcleuranb onor

A seii.-The facetious Telegraph opera
tor, OF this place, perpetrated heavy sell or
some of our fire laddies, on Monday evening
last. A manufactured dispatch that the
services of the laddies with the Steamer
were wanted at once at Tobyhanna Mills
The laddics hustled home to make arrange
ments with sweethearts and wives preparatory
to departure for the scene of confagration.
donned their old clothese and FASTENED to the
Engine House with eyes beaming most bril-
liantly over the high old time ahead. The
hoax was discovered before ''der Macheen'
was run out, and they didn't go. The
promptness of the ''laddies' was commend.
able-deserving of all praise-but though the
conduct of the Operator may have been fun
ny we cannot say it was smart. Another
time, when they are wanted genuine call,
for fear of another sell, may be allowed to
press unheeded. Practical joking is well
enough in its place, but its place is, certain
ly, not where the safety of property may be
compromised by its indulgence.
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Speaking about being buried alive.
there is story Of an OK in Wisconsin
which survived the longest living burial
on record. lie had the good fortune.
however. to be buried in a hays,ack,
which fell upon him. Nobody knew what
had become of the creature until after
his mysterious disappearance had lasted
over three weeks, when he put out an ap.
pearance from the haystack, having eaten
his way from center to circumference.
There was snow on the ground, which
afforded moisture enough TO prevent his
dying from thirst
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A Monster.

One day last week on the farm of Mr.
Graves a few miles below town in the di
rection of Two Locks, a mare gave birth
to foal which had a human hcad-aj
least in appearance. From gentleman
who saw this curious freak of nature VI,
learn that the head of what should have
been colt, bore a horrible likeness tc
the head of a human being. The ears
small and setting upon the side, the top
OF the head round and covered with a
glossy suit of fine velvety hair, and the
general out lines Of the face bearing .
strong likeness to humanity. The man
brute lived but few hours, but the head
has been preserved Wtiiamsport Pa
per.
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JURY LIST---PETIT JURORS
Special Term, June 3, 1879.

Barret-Gco. W. Price, Joseph Brown
David Bender, John j. Sees
Chestnuthill-Mahlon Shupp, John Sny
der
CoolJangh-James Buckley, John Wolf
ELdred-Jacob Engler.
Hdmilon-Levi NJ. SHUTTER, John Lesh
Peler w. Shafcr.
Jackson-J. b. Miller, Peter Woodlong
Samuel Bossard, Joseph A. Longer
NJ. .Smitbfeld-Moses DIETRICH, John V
Coolbaugh.
Pocono-Abroham Albertson.
Rolk-John Kunkel, Geo. Green, Charles
Bartholomew.
Pi7cc-Hugh Cramcr.
Ross Thomas Altemosc, William Alte
NOSE, Charles Altemose.
iSnuthfeld-Theodore Houser
Stroud-Simon Barry, Joseph Dusen
barry, Jacob j. Angle.
.Stroudsburg-Jacob Rhodes, George f
Heller, Edward B. Dreher, Joseph L. Bower
Melchoir Spragle, William Garis
THO. NJ MCILHANEY, Pro'y.
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JURY LIST---May T. 1879.
GRAND JURORS.
JUhOHo.

Barrett Charles Bower, Jacob Boyer.
CtesnuthM- M-Robert Snyder.
Coolbaugh-James Welsh, John Pope, Sam
uel Case
East Sroudsbwg-Charle Z. Durfee, VIII
liam Barton.
Eldred-Edward Klinetop.
Jackson-W William III. Butts.
NJ Smitkfeld-Michael III. Dimmick, Oba-
diah Townsend, james Mosier, Sam. Dewitt:
Pcwddise.-Jacob Krauder, JOS. Jones, Ja-
cob Beesecker, Charles Utt.
PoH-John G. Weust.
Pyicc-John l.. Brush William Bales.
Ross-William Smith, John Meason.
Strouduburg-Daniel Brown.
PETIT JURORS.
Barreh-Eli Utt, Jacob III. Price, VIM Sees
Coolbrugh-Samuel Sitter.
Chesnuthni-Peter s. Altemose Chas Tidd,
George Long, JOS Brown, Thomas Evans.
East Stroudsbrg-W Wiliom n Peters.
Eidred-John Harter, John Anthony.
Hamiiton-William Haney, Joseph Hinkel
Peter Kunkel, George Heller, George Snyder
Barnet Kemmerer.
N. Smithfeld-J ohm Dewitt, Andrew Shoe.
maker, Henry Bush, Charles Allegher, Frank
III. Smith
Pdradise-Joseph Borem.
Pocono-Jacob Stouffer.
Price-Daniel Long.
.Slithfeld-Reuben Weiss, James Fenner.
.Stroudsburg-Cha Frankentield, Danie
Lee, Linford Ruth, Jacob III. Buttz, PHILIP
Swortwood.
PoK-Jonas Snyder, Mason Kresge, Jame
Kunkel.
THO. NJ. McILHANEY, Pro'y.
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The Spaniards have saying that
wife should resemble three things. and
yet differ from the same things. First,
she should be like snail, which always
guards its house, but she should not car
ry rhe house with her whenever she goe.
out. Second, she should be like an echo,
which speaks only after the other ha,
flushed, but she should not always have
the last word. Third. she should be like
the town clock, which always sounds the
hour with regularity, but she should not
sound SO loud that the whole shall hear
it
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Max Goepp of the well-known law fri

Max Goepp of the wel-known law firm
of Goepp & Sterne of New York city died
on Long Island last Friday, in his 42d year,
at Stuttgart, in Wirtemburg, but came to
this country while a child, and after receiv-
ing careful education at the Moravian Col
lege in Bethlehem, Penna., practiced law
with much success in this State for several
years. He removed to New York city II OF
Is years ago, and soon attained good posi-
ton in his profession. His honorable quail
ties as man endearcd him to his associates,
and his death will be felt as a severe shock
by wide circle of friends Mr. Goepp was
an active Democrat and and member of the
Manhattan Club.
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The Fire i'm SOnnerset.-The Town
Almost Entirely Destroyed.

PuTsBURG, May 10.-A special despatch
says the fire in Somerset, Pa, destroyed six
squares in the heart of the town, embracing
two-thirds of its entire value. The buildings
destroyed included three hotels, every bust
ness house, store and shop but one, both
banking houses, both printing offices, law
years offices, post Office, United States asses
sor's Office, two churches, the Masonic and
Odd Fellows halls, telegraph and express
offices, and over thirty private dwellings.
Fifty families are rendered homeless.
The total of losses is estimated at s. ,000,.
600; insurance, $4,000.
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gudson aabar met with another a

JudsOn Eabar met with another ac-
c:dent on the railroad, near the Summett, a
few days ago. While braking on a coal
train his hold gave way, and he fell backward
on pile of ties, injuring himself severely,
though We learn not dangerously. Jud. ap-
pears to have hard time of it in railroading
He has probably passed through more trying
ordeals in that way than any other man run
ming, not the least marvellous of which was
the being run over by whole train of cars
without being seriously hurt. On that oc-
casion he was seen to fall on the track,
directly in front of a running train, and when
every locker Oh expected to find his body a
manglcd mass of bones and flesh, 10, after the
the train passed by, up jups Jud, lively
as a cricket, with but few slight bruises to
show that he had been in the least danger
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ssy- An ACT IN RELATION TO BouNrIEs

ESy AN ACT IN RELATION TO BOUNTIES.
BE It enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of the United States OF
-4n,ericd an Congress assembled, That every
volunteer, non-commissioned officer, private,
musician, and artifcer who enlisted into the
military service of the United States prior to
July twenty second eighteen hundred and
sixty-one, under the proclamation of the
President of the United States of May Sd,
eighteen hundred and sixty-one, and the
orders of the War Department issued in
pursuance thereof, and was actually mustered
before August sixth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-one, into any regiment, company, or
battery, which was accepted by the War
Department under such proclamation and
orders, shall be paid the full bounty of one
hundred dollars, under and by virtue of the
said proclamation and orders of the War
Department, in force at the time of such
enlistment and prior to July twenty second,
eighteen hundred and sixty-one: ProUicled,
That the same has not already been paid.
Approved, April %, 1872.
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Aook Ont.-A number of little boys in
this place, have been in the habit, for some
time, buying parlour Matches, and then rub
bing them on store boxes, curb-stones, and
the rails of the street passenger track, for
the purpose of hearing them snap and crack
when ignited. A merchant neighbor informs
us that this has been going on for some time,
he laboring under the idea that the purchases
were being made for the parents of the
purchasers. Since his discovery of the facts,
he has stopped the sale to boys, and it would
be well for other merchants to follow his
example. Parents, too, should look to il
that the pockets of their boys arc not filled
with this dangerous agent The recent fire
at Pleasant Valley was caused by just this
sort of fun, and most destructive fire may
be the result of its indulgence here in town
if longer permitted.
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Our relations with Great Britain do
not improve by further correspondence
The difficulty raised by the British Gov,
erument in regard to the presentation of
claims for indirect damages has little
foundation in reason or fact, but much 10
supposed political necessity. When the
Joint Commission was sitting at Wash
ington year ago nobody objected to the
submission of such claims for arbitration.
But, last winter, when the rival factions
Of Wings and Tories were contending for
power in England, the latter attacked
the Ministry for allowing the introduc
tion of the subject before the Geneva
Conference. Gladstone and the Wings.
TO save themselves, at once denied any
knowledge of such claims, and have since
gone even farther than the Tories iu in-
temperate opposition to decision of the
question. As the case now stands Great
Britain declares that if the claim for in
direct damages is not abandoned by US
she will withdraw from the arbitration
Our Government, after vaiDly seeking to
avoid this result, now declines to with
draw or modify its case, even at the risk
Of the treaty itself. Thus the hopes of a
quiet and easy settlement of the Aiabam la
difficulties will probably fall to the ground.
1t is not worth while to fDd fault or re.
crlminate with each other in regard to
what both nations must really regret
The questions between the countries must
remain unsettled for time, but there is
no occasion for Warlike fbraats Of bost;lo
feelings On either side.
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N. Y. Coal Trade.

The condition of the coal trade in New
York is briefly stated by the Engineering
d Mining Journal:
The dullness of the market has, if any.
thing increased since our last, and prices
have downward tendency, occasioning
heavy sacrifices to everybody engaged in
the trade. The principal reason generally
ASST sned for this state Of affairs is too
great a production and a consequent
overcrowding of the market.
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Far. =. FE. Slater, a live Jersevman,

Far. ,. III. Slater, live Jerseyman,
we believe, has opened with new stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c &c, in the stand
recently occupied by Hezekiah Smith, at
East Stroudsburg. Mr. Slater buys in all
marketable produce at the highest figures,
while he sells goods at the lowest possible
living prices. His stock is well worth an
examination. See his advertisement in
another column.
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Psg~lN THE Democratic Camp there seems
to be, just now, considerable trouble brewing.
A few weeks ago Gen. Cass of Pittsburg, we
believe, was the prominent man for Cover.
nor against all odds; but latterly he appears
to be passing under cloud. The encroach-
ments of the Railroad monopolies, are SO
beginning to open the eyes of the people, that
even Democracy is obliged to halt ere it
gives its destinies into the keeping of candi-
date burdened with large rail road interests
Gen. Cass belongs to the great Pennsylvania
Central ring, and is consequently, becoming
more and more obnoxious to the people In
the meantime Charles r. Buckalew, of
Columbia and J. Lawrence Getz, of ''alt
Berts,'' are coming prominently forward,
and it would not be at all surprising if one Of
these should prove to be the victim for whom
the Democracy will prepare the ''funereal
baked meats, to be used at the annual sac
rifce of that party in October
And so too, relative to the Presidency The
Cincinnati Convention produced for their
mastication and nourishment Stone in
Horace Greely, instead of Bread in Charles
Adams, as was expected, and no alternative
is left them but separate Convention,
scperate Candidates, and sure and over
whelming defeat Even shoald they conclude
to forgo the routine of nominating candi-
dates of their own, and agree to accept
Girccly & Brown, it viii not help them any
All hopes from Cincinnati was blundered a
way by the action Of that Convention
Whatever they may expect to gain from a
union with disafected Republicans, VIII
be more than overbalanced by the hiegera
from their own ranks, of the hundreds OF
thousands of line back Democrats, who would
rather eat toads than touch the Farmer of
Chappequa" with ten foot poll
No The die is cast. There is no hope
for the Democracy this fall; and those of that
ilk who really believe victory for them to be
possibility had better be schooling them
themselves to receive, with becoming humility
4 confound ed thresiDg at the Gubernatorial
election in October, and the triumphant
election of Gen. Grant in November. The
fact has gone forth, and in the language of
joe Baggs, what is to be did, will be.
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Thomas Buchanan Readily;

famous poet and painter died in New Y ork
on Saturday evening, aged SO years and .
months. His decease was not unexpected,
as he was suffering severely from pleuro-
pneumonia when he arrived, on the 5th inst,
from Liverpool, on the steamship Scotia,
accompanied by his wife, and was so i'll as to
be unable to proceed any further on his jour
ney to Cincinnati.
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Molasscs took fall, on the bursting
out of the head of hogshead of the article
in front of Wallace's Store, on Saturday
last. The way the boys, and the pals, and
the tin cups, flew to the scene of the catastro-
phe was caution to buckwheat cakes. The
prospects are that the sweets of life will accrue
to the successful gatherers for many days.
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CUR Show goers should bear in mind that
Barnum' great show exhibits in Easton on
next, Monday and in Scranton on Thursday.
\ better opportunity will never present itself,
than is afforded by either of these occasion,
to witness what matchless enterprize will do in
the show line No one who visits Barnum' S
show can possibly fail to secure their moneys
worth.
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Unseated Lands.

All persons who had unseated lands
sold two years ago should remember that
if they intend to redeem the same it must
be done before the second Tuesday iu
June. Those who have not paid their
taxes for this year must do SO before that
day or their lands will be sold
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j. s. williams new building on Mai

street, on the Masonic Lot, is growing
rapidly towards completion.
VIM 5. Flory is clearing away rubbish
preparatory to the putting up of his Stove
Store building on the same lot.
Mr.. VIM. Wallace has about completed
his arrangements to erect a neat and substan-
tlal dwelling on the lot purchased by him of
John Boys, esqr., corner of Walnut and
Walton street, nearly opposite his lumber
yard
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EHr. Mason Tock. moving nromntl

TTOHIPtI!
with the times, has already replenished his
large stock of wall Papers, Borderings
Paints, Oils, &C., and is fully prepared with
the best Of workmen to meet all demands in
his line of business. His Stock embraces all
the novelties and is well worth an examine
ton by parties contemplating home improve
ments