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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-09-12
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The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26
Why Horace Greeley Signed jefferson
Davis's Bail Bond.

Mr.. VOORHEES,, in his recen, attack on
Mr.. Greeley, styled the signing of Mr..
Davis's bond ian impertinent interfer
ence" Allow me to give you q true
history oftbat matter ! recently learned
i. from a gentleman IN New York who
knew all aboutis. Mrs DAVIS went to
New York to consult Charles O'Conor,
Mr. Davis counsel, 90 to the best manner
of eTec,ipg his release. Mr.. O'Conor
told her that 10 his opinion there was
but one way that it could be done aud
that was to get the representative man Of
the Republican party to sign his bond.
Mrs. Davis inquired who that mau was
Mr.. O'Conor replied that it was Horace
Greeley. She then asked if he would
not see Mr.. 0rseley and get him to do
Il. He replied that he had no influence
with Mr.. Greeley, and that she va. the
proper person to see him. She said she
would go and see him She went to his
Office, sent in her card and was invited
into his private Office. She said to him
"Mr. Greeley, my husband is confined
10 a easement at Fortress Monroe. He
has been there for many long, weary
months. He is a feeble old man. and be
is gradually sinking under his rigorous
imprisonment He will die If he remains
there much longer came here to con
suit Mr., O'Conor as to means Of getting
him released. he has told me that there
is but one way to do it, and that is to get
the representative man of the Republi.
can party to sign his bond, and that you
are that man. He has advised me to
apply to you. He says you have a kind
heart, and that you will do it if you
believe it to be right. Ny husband is
dying, Mr. Greeley. May I hope that
you will favorable consider my applica-
ton?
Mr. Greeley arose, extended his hand
to Mrs Davis, and said MADAM, you
may, for will sign his bond"
Mr.. Greeley was then prominent can.
didate before the Legislature for the
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

The Radicals exclaim that the coali.
ton Of the Liberal Republicans and
Democrats is for the purpose of placing
the Democracy in poveri Whst 10 this
ous IN acknowledgement that the Demo.
cratic party ha. a majority in tn. states.
and as soon as Liberal is elected the
political restrictions they have so rigidly
enforced will be removed, and the popn
lar wave will sweep them from power
With the aid Of the homes. Republicans
,ha, the Radicals have alienated BY their
oppression, centralization and corrup.
,ion, and Grants bayonets in the South,
they would feel confident, bu. with the
opposition of the Greeley Republicans,
they tremble for fear the bayouets alone
will fail; and when this formidable
weapon 10 laid away to rust with disuse
by the combined conservative forces OF
the country, they have no further hope
Of ,yrannizing over the country They
know they are in the minority; SO they
cry out in alarm, the Liberal coalition i,
scheme to place Democrats in power
Well, if they are in the majority, al
true Republican. will say they ought t.
te 10 power.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

United State Senate. Some Of his trends
heard that he had agreed TO sign Mr.
Daviss bond. They wen, to him and
protested against it. They told him that
they had made q count, and that he
would be elected by six majority; but
il he signed the bond it would defeat
him Ho replied, II know it will
They told him that lie was one OF the
owners Of the Tribune, and If he signed
this bond he would lose thousands OF
subscribers. He replied, Il know it,
They said, Mr.. Greeley, you have writ.
ten q history Of the war; one volnms
you have out. and have sold large mum.
Der Of it. Your second volume is nearly
out, and you have large orders for that ;
if you sign this bond these orders will to
countermanded, and you will lose large
amour, of money he replied, Gentle.
men, I know il; but i, is right, aud |
will do it, lie did do it, and | nm
informed that he lost a seat in the United
States Senate and over $4,000.
To my mind this does not look like
impertinent interference. Macon Ca
Telegraph.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

nation, for . neighborhood had ho,sted a
Gag bearing the names Of Greeley and
Brown, and his son. a bright little fellow
Of 9 years. knowing his father did not
like this flag told him on leaving home
,ha, he hoped he would bring back a nom
ina,i,n tba, would enable him to have
fs. Of his own that he could hurrah for.
This tou ,hcd the feelings Of the judges
h.atear. go deeply that the name of
Groesbeck and Olmstead were flung to
the breeze.
The public here has nothing but rldi.
cule fer yesterdays extravacauce. regret
ting only that Mr.. Gros.becks name
should be ,rifed with by SO Insignificant
a squad.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26
The LegtsIaiure--Special Session.

The extra session Of the Legislature
Of this state met at Jefferson on the 10Th
in accordance with the Governors proc
lamation, and the day was spent iu
stormy debate, the Radical members
opposing any legislation to provide for
the election Of the additional presiden
,ial electors, and making buncomb pro.
f.ssions Of economy. The reason for
this 10 plain. There is no doubt Of the
state going against Grant, and four addi
tionsl electors is what they don't want.
On the second day house bill amend
ing the act relating to electoral districts
was referred by the senate to the com.
mittee on congressional apportionment.
Senator Allen said it was the duty Of the
General Assembly to divide the state
into congressional districts. Senator
Green said that under the proclamation
they had no such power; 1t only covered
the matter OF electors. In the house
bill amending the law for the election Of
electors was passed. 1t provides for the
election Of one elector for each congress
sional district, and ia addition as many
to be elected at large as shall equal the
whole number Of representatives and
senators 10 Congress as the state may be
entitled to by law.
The lower branch is anxious to get
through with the business, but the stub
borness Of tho senate prevents any
speedy action. In fact there is q dead
"lock" in the proceedings, aud the Leg
jslature may yet adjourn without accom-.
plisbing any good.
On the third day the house session
could not accomplish nytbing, there be-
ing no question before them except the
one in relation to electors. Having dealt
with this. they we're patiently awaiting
the action Of the senate. A motion was
offered that q committee of three be
appointed to wait upon the Governor and
ask him to modify his proclamation as
to congressional districts, but 1t failed.
Moiious to adjourn Saturday also failed.
The Republicans special Of the 2lst
says: "Erom present appearances the
senate will not agree to the Thomas bill,
aud arc anxious to make the house father
the rospons ibility. A committee Of con.
ference is talked of to settle tho unpleas.
antncss. If 30. the house session may
continue until Wednesday next. The
general impression is that the Governor,
failing to mako his proclamation as full
a. the occasion seally required. will, on
che eve Of au adjournment, reconvena
the house. Affairs Just now are in q
perfect muddle, sud tho Radicals Of che
senate are the cause. There 10 an ssrnss,
disposition on che part Of Democrats and
Liberals to expedite wort and sass Oh,
st.,e any more expense"
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

In all parts Of the country delegates
who favor the Greeley and Brown ticket
are being elected to attend the Baltimore
convention. 1t is possible, however, that
very small minority Of that body may
bolt and nominate q candidate, but the
bolters will consist chiefly Of those who
prefer Grant and those who won't vote
for either IN any event. Grant is very
anxious that there should be nomina-
,ion Of straight out Democrat.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

KENTUCKY roR GREELEY.-A Louis.
willie telegram Of the goth says tha, the
Democratic state convention met At Frank.
fort on that day and elected deleg'tes to
the Baltimore convention, al Greeley
and Brown men.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

The Maryland Democratic convention
instructed its delegates to vote against
any other nomination other than Horace
Greeley and Gra,z Brown. There we're
only two counties il that state that in
-ructed their delegates to favor a noui.
nation. 10 Missouri there vas only one
Usage.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

GRANTS $500 STABLEs.-The Re.
publican's Washington special says that
it has at last been definitely ascertained
BY members Of the appropriation COM
mi'tce who have especially inquired into
the subject, that the $4,000 which it
cost to erect Gen. Grants new stables
came from the moneys appropriated for
the erection Of the state department.
And that's where some Of the people s
money goes.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

Moberly claims to have blue grass Eve
feet two and half inches high.
A dwarf at Brookfsld struck a boy in
the eye with a croquct malIet, entirely
destroying the sight
Samuel Ellis, a young man living in
Texas county, became insane on religion
and hung himself last week
Mr.. John s. Jennson ofKansas CITY,
died last Tuesday from wounds received
twenty five years ago in the battle of
Bucna Vista.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

A terrible raiIrosd accidCat ocovse6 u
Canads on the 22d. Si1ty-6-e passen
sers we're scalded, most Of them fatally.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-06-26

DEFoRE PURCHASING CALL AT OUR
ID SHOP AT THE TAN YARD IN TROY
AND EXAMINE
OUR LARGE STOCK or
Wagon Harness,
Carriage Harness,
Buggy Harness,
Riding Brides,
Blind Brides,
Open-face work do.
Halter Brides,
Halters.
Check Lines,
Back Bands.
Belly Bands.
Bride Reins,
Wagon Martingslcs.
Riding do
Breast Strops,
Belly Strops.
Hame Strops,
Halter Strops,
Hame Strings,
Wagon Breechiog.
Saddle Cruppers,
Horse Hames,
Curry Combs,
Horse Brushes,
Horse Blankets,
Hair Saddle Girths.
Leather Saddle Girths.
Web Saddle Girths,
Trace Chains.
Mule Hames.
Wagon Whips,
OK Whips,
Drovers Whips.
Horse Collars,
Mule Collars,
Side Saddles,
Mems Saddles.
Boys Saddles.
Saddlerv Hardware,
Carriage Trimmings,
Riding Whips,
Plow Gear, 10.
Ladies',
Gentlemen's,
Boys and Girls
Boots and Shoes
Of Every Style,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

There seems to be probability Of railroad
compsniss presently learning that psssen>
gers have some lights which they are bound
10 respect Quite recently twenty-three
nsn, among them Q leading lawyer, found
themselves on board an outward bound New
York train where all the seats were taken.
Uodes the lawyers advice they pereuptor-
lily refused to give up their tickets or psy
their fares until reals had been furnished
them, which, after considerable trouble and
delay, wss done. II would be well for pas
seogers slwsys to bear In mind that the
courts win hold them justified 10 declining
10 pay railroad isre until proper secommo-
dations Gre provided for them. Another
question, Of considerable interest 10 the
travelling puolic hes just been decided BY
the courts In favor Of ssssogsrs-nsmsly,
that ticket so.d for given distance ou
any lioe, 10 good for that distance for q
Issss six yesrs. TIE railroad companies
sell tickets stamped With date ofssls, and
good for this day only" The courts bold
that these tickets sre good for any day
with the exception Of excursion tickets
which ere cold as reduced rates, and sre 10
the nature Of special contract So, too,
is:has been judicislly decided that ticket
Issued tom one given point to another 10
good either way. All shat 10 needed 70 in-
ducs railroad companies 10 psy proper a.
tsutiou TO the comfort snd ooovsnisncs Of
tho travelling public, 10 for the passengers
themselves 70 insist civily but inasxibly
upon their rights on oil occaslona
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

An Arksnsas local soliloquIzes thusly:-
'Some Of our exct auges ere publishing ss
curious item ststemaut to the effect that .
horse 10 Iowa pulled the plug out Of the
bunghols Of . barrel. We do not Gee any
thing extraordinary 10 the occurrence
Now. II the horse bad pulled the barrel ont
ofa bunghols and slsked bis thirst with
the plug, or u the barrel had pulled the
bunshole Of tho plug aud slsked Its thirst
with the horse, or II the plug had pulled the
horse out o! the barrel and slsked Its thirst
with the bunghole, or II the bunghole had
pulled thirst out Of the horse and slaked the
plug With the barrel, or Il the barrel had
pulled tae horse out Of the bunghole and
plugged its thirst With q alaks, Il might be
worth while to make fus, over It.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

A Paris Journal tells Of man, recently
arrived 10 that city, who 10 the victim Of
steam boiler explosion to such 90 ex,ea: %
10 make necessary the following additions 70
what IL left Of nsture's hsndiwork sfssr the
accident: One wooden arm snd two wood.
On legs, . glass aye, nose made from the
skin Of the forehead, o silver jaw. . palate
composed OF . bit Of c,outchouc, sod stom.
sch consisting OF . sort Of trnss. Hu will
make the tour Of Europe % sn artificial
curiosity.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

on. NEWS -Soliday well No. 3, on the
E. Ritz farm Ash hbaugh run, is down about
zoo feet. -
The Heuuage 4 Satterfeld we'll, on the
Z. Ritz farm lie Just through the boulder.
Coulter u Irw in, have we'll on the 4.
Ritz farm which has reached depth Of s0O
feet.
Martin Il Co. have new rig under way
on the d. Shoup Jr. farm. It will be ready
'o- operators In week or two.
Well No. 2 Finley Oil Co. on the Finley
tract is down about $50 feet.
Chambers we'll No. 2, on the Slicksr farm,
is down $40 feet.
The Hess we'll, on the Hess tract, has
been drilled to depth Of 200 feet and lie
progressing fsvorably.
McKeever Il Metzger have been some five
or six weeks at their well on the Slicker
farm, but have had many accidents. They
ore now down about 600 feet
McCracken l. Hughes we'll, on the Eddin/
ger farm, have drilled 10 . depth Of 1000
feet, and will probably strike the sand al
1850.
The Patterson & Dickey we'll, on the Ei'
dingsr farm, has reached the depth OF 9oC
feet.
The Pioneer we'll, on the H. Noely farm
ie down, and 10 making COED show. She,
will probably prove rs barrel well.
Rice g. Bros. have two wells going down
on the H. Nicely farm, No. ! has reached ~
eight bnndrsth foot
The MCGEE we'll, on the Il. Neely farm,
ia down about 900 fset.-[St Petersburg
| Progress.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22
Sentenced 10 Marriage.

A case recently tried before the Clonmer
(Irish) Assixes, was brought to singular
aud novel termination by the presiding
Judge. Tho parties 10 the case were
young man and ayouog woman, both ol
whom claimed possession Of rural prope'-
ty, ono by virtue Of sn ancient l-ase, and
the other nnder will. They weIe 10 court
for the purpose Of giving their testimony.
when bright idea occurred to the Juds',
who Interrupted the case to say:
'.It just strikes me that there Is plea =
cot and easy way to terminate this law suit.
The plaintiff appears to be very respesta-
Bile young man, and this is . very nice
young woman. CLsughter.l They can
both get married and live happy on thi'
farm. II thsy 70 on With law proceeding'
Il will be all FILTERED away between ths
lawyers, who, I sm sure, ara not upgallan'
enough to wish the marriage may not come
off,
The young lady on being iuterrogated.
blushed, and said she was quite willing te
marry the plaintiff. The latter on being
asked If he would wed the young woman,
responded: "Most undoubtedly" The
Judge remarked that the suggestion occur
red to him BY instinct ou seeing the young
couple. "A verdict was subsequently, enter
ed for plaintiff on condition Of bis promise
to marry defendant within two months, 9
stay Of execution being put on the verdict
iii the marriage ceremony is completed
The counsel gave the young lady such al
unmercifui ''cbsfiue" on ber consent, whici
many In court thought should have beef
first obtained from plaintiff, that she LEI
the court in tears.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

70 Indian hayden, who With her lover,
lsapsd over "precikip" and swiudIed her
cruel parent out Of his revenge, hes bard
time Of Il. A writer 10 tho Titusville Cour
rier founders through two columns Of solid
minion 70 prove that said "Lovsr's Leap"
actually occurred at Pioneer. We put 10 .
claim for Claiks Summit. Next! - Oil
City Register.
We would advise the author Of that ro-
nance, before undertaking smother, to ex-
amIss the locality. None of those roman
tie trees, rocks, shrubs. and the like, exist
there. The beautiful hillside 10 moth.
log but rough pills Of dirt. every fell Of
rain washing II down into Oil Greek. The
''plaoid bosem" Of the aforesaid Creek 10 Of
dirty greasy color caused BY the parairius
russlng into Il from the Titusville rsfiuerIes
Thoss "beautiful bowers, pleased with 70,
grssnss shsdes end brighter howers," is The
biggest likely story Of oil. There msy
b Gowses thsrsabouts, but they are Of the
staging kiud-usttles, thistlss, 90. Tha
tssss, instead of being beautiful green, on
es . dingy brlndls color; in fact, the treei
srs Ssw and fer between 10 that Vicinity. =
II thsse ever was Asy red skins st Pioneer
they must have been os the dirty greasy
kisd, aad any person that hes ever sesi
then 10 their native ssessissss, knows full
vsA that they prefer . junk Of dssd hors
any Nns, 70 iallisg 10 love with squaw o
aay ether wenan, aud then making fools Q
shsnsslvss By jumping over the bill at Pic
nss', and taking . slide to the bottom.
We suggest the next Lovers Leap bs lo'
sAeed at jerusalem Four Corners or Wege
.ssth Cityi
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22
Refre sbing showers this afternoon.

Last evening, the Housewife Cornet Band
Of which Mr.. J. Sliuserlaud, 90 accomplish
ed musician, Ia the leader, rendered the
Central House, Capt. Refer. Mr. Crooks,
and others, . complimentary sersosde, play
ing number OF Hne pIeces Of music. This
band hss only been orgaoized short time'
but yet perform difficult pieces 10 . very
crsditabls manner. The Organization COM
prises twelve pieces, from coroet down to
the drums and cymbals. Amoog the PET
formers we notice our friend, Billy Wads-
wer.h, Of this plscs. At Capt. Krfsr's the
boys we're invited 10 and psr.ook ot bis
hospitality. We hope tho RousevilIs Band
will pay our town another visit soon. They
will be We Eomed.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22
w. A. HULL.

Our countless bsssch Of pro mise suits have
resulted In countless estimates Of the value
Of ths feminine heart. Lucklsss bachelors
have been obliged 10 pay from one cent to
usay thoussods OF dollars for sinfully gsin'
ins possession Of thIs particular organ. Its
precise cash equivalent will soon, however,
se fixed By German jury. A Berlin doc
tor attended ,oung women wbo wassufisr.
ing from heart disease, and when she died
prevailed upon her mother 10 give him her
heart 10 tho Interests Of science. When his
bill Of Q thaless sod Is sroschen was pre-
sented the mother claimed thst the gin wsa
sufficient paynenI The doctor dsmurrsd
sad hss brought suit. The result will show
whether o. not . msidsn's heart 10 worth (ia
Germany 8 thslsrs and Is grosohsn -abou,
$6.l6.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

PRESERVING FRUIr.-As the season for
preserving fruit 10 at hand, the following
description Of the Russian method may eng.
gest useful hint TO our fruit asalers.-
When Russian wishes 70 put away apples
or pears for future use be moissens qrsn-
sity Of quick lime with water eoutsiuing .
little ersosote, 90 % to Cause II TO fsll into
powder The fruit 10 then packed 10 wood.
90 boz, the bo tom OF which 10 Rlled 10 to
he depth Of an Inch With lime. This stra-
,um 10 10 bs covered with sheet Of paper
and The fruit laid ou this, each piece BY
itself 20 that no one touches another. A
sheet Of paper 10 to be placed On tho top Of
fruit, sod then second layer Of lime sifted
10. 10 this way, lime paper and fruit ere
to alternate until the boxi,is filled. The
corners sre 70 bs then nlied With apely DOW,
osrsd charcoal. By covering the box With
. tightly nttiug top the fruit will, II is said,
bs kept fresh for nearly year.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22
NOTES OF THEDAY.

The Courier Journal believes that Dr.
Mary Walker is unquss.ionsbly the most
thorough pantaloonstio Of The ago.
None but the brave deserve The fair
An Indiana lass 10 now engaged TO be mar
ried to youog man whose hand she refused
seven times.
Fritz Reuter-, the Iow>German novelist.
was recently offered patent Of nobility BY
the Emperor William Of Germany, but de-
clined 1t.
Dr.. Greeley has been done 10 sugar BY On
enterprising confectioner, and now every
little shaver in the country goes In for lick
ing him.
A romantic lady Of the French nobility,
aged 80, is spending Der time and money
in renovating the tomb Of Abelard and
Eosoise at Pers la Chaise.
The city OF Oxford. England, with iii
$4,000 inhabitants. could recently boast o
not having . single criminal In ito prison,
sn unusual circumstance, which was mark
ed by the hoistiny Of . white flag on the
tower Of the jaM.
A Ballard county (Kentucky) man gol
drunk ou bad whisky, and went TO sleep ir
the woods. During the aigbt poor, de-
luded rs'tIesnake. .orawled slyly up to tba
drunksrd, bit bin, aud died. TIE man l,
doing % we'll % could b expected.
Every person, without regard 10 race, ssz
or condition, who 10 found 10 the streets oi
the cities and towns Of Russia in . state o
insoxlcation, Is compelled TO work at sweep
ing the streets during the whole Of the mex,
day. Here is . valuable blot.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

The Boston Trsuscript--whiob, BY the
way, 10 lively visitor to our gossip msn-
10 responsible for the following story of On
old lady resident OF one Of the suburbs Of
the Hub; "An old lady 10 West End
horse car was pazz,sd On reaching the inter.
section OF Beacon street, to dud that, a.
though the rails were continuous, she was
Obliged to leave the ssr che was 10, walk
across the street and take snsther, and
when the conductor told her that an ipjuuc,
tion had been laid on she examined the
truck again aud failing to see IL concluded
that her specs needed wiping, bat was 10
glad that they had discovered It 10 time to
avoid running against it and then went of,
into reveris of indignation at the malic-
ious mischief which prompts some folks 10
do such pesky things"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

A desirable dwelling on the
Egbert Farm. Newly painted
and papcred with spring water
at the door, All in good con-
dltion. At a low figure. Ap-
ply to
w. A. HULL
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

An smOrous Aissourisn who bad stolen Q
kiss from . school girl was fined by mssis
trate, horsewhIpped BY the big brother, aud
scratched bald beaded by hls own wife lie
says be thinks the kiss chesp-now that be
knows the price.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

Some American families residing in Lor-
don have a map o, tie part Of the town
where they live printed on the backs Of
their cards. We may expect ''geoersph ical
visiting cards" here very soon.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-22

This Ia the fsvorits month for tho moan.
tains. People who hsvs spen, July at the
seaside, getting tired Of the monotonous
splash Of the waves, and Of the glare Of the
sun on the bare beach, are now seeking the
cool shades Of the everlasting bills.