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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
The Northwestern Boundary.

The arbitration in the matter of the
Northwestern boundary, which was sub
mitted to the Emperor OF Germany under
the thirty fourth article of the Treaty of
Washington, has been completed. In q
despatch from Mr.. Bancroft, American
Minister at Berlin, to the Secretary of
State, the decision of the Emperor is an
nounced as in every way favorable to
the claim put forward by the United
States. 1t will be sufficient to recall the
main facts of the dispute which arose as
to the true intent and meaning of a GER
tain portion of the Boundary Treaty of
1916. The forty-ninth parallel was the
line OF demarcation agreed on between
the two countries. In order to accommo-
date Great Britain. which set up a claim
to Vancouver's Island, on the ground of
its settlement by English subjects, the
line along the parallel was DETECTED suffi-
GENTLY southwark to secure this compro-
mise. There was, unfortunately, no map
drawn of the exact boundary, and Eng
land insisted that this detection gave
her all the islands between Vancouver's
Island and the Continent. For this pur-
pose she claimed that Rosario Strait was
the contemplated channel. America in
sisted, in response, that the Canal do
Haro was the channel. This would Sc
cure the United States the important
island of San Juan and others less inn
portant. The decision of the German
Emperor states that the Canal de Haro
is the line "most in accordance with the
Treaty of 10Th June, 1916" thus settling
the matter definitely, and restoring to
Uncle Sam valuable territory.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
French Emigration to Canada.

A Paris telegram conveys the intelli-
gence that large number of the French
inhabitants of Alsace and Lorraine, who
have exiled themselves from Prussian
rule in the conquered provinces, or been
exiled thereby, sailed from the shores of
the parent land in emigrant exodus to
Canada. This is really an important and
most noticeable consequence of the late
war between France and Germany. The
French have not been an emigra1t peo-
pie hitherto. They are, however, a
claInish people, easily contented, frugal
and soon at home in any cline. Should
they in their present sorrow turn their
faces towards the soil of the new trans
atlantic Dominion in any great number,
very many thousands of their country
men may follow their lead. In numerous
districts of Canada they will meet traces
of previous French settlements, the pop
ulation of which may become rehabili-
tated and improved physically and in its
industries by an infusion of new blood
from the primitive fountain source. The
local effects on this side of the Atlantic
would be very decided and apparent at
quite an early moment.-N Y Paper,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
Whipping Scholars.

A young and high-spirited teacher en-
ployed at a Grammar School in New
England, probably oppressed with the
monotony of her existence, endeavored
to vary it few days since by pummel-
ing the younger children with book.
One little girl, who passed through this
ordeal, was found to have been injured
so seriously about the head and ears that
her recovery is considered exceedingly
doubtful. AS soon as the circumstance
was made known to the trustees, we are
told that the belligerent teacher was i'm
mediately dismissed but strange as it
may appear, nothing further was at
tempted to be done with her. Instruct
ing young children is certainly calcu-
lated to put the patience of teachers to
very severe test, and if they should some
times lose their temper it is scarcely to
be wondered at; but it is different
matter altogether when they break into
a violent passion, and assail their pupils
with books. 1t is pretty well understood
that it requires persons of the most ami
able disposition to undertake the work
of the primary departments of schools
and trustees commit very grave error
when they employ those who are lacking
in this essential qualification. = ES.
change.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
Letter from an Army Officer.

The following letter from an array
officer to well known publisher will be
found of interest:
Mr.. BoNNER-Dear Sir In the spring
of 1868 disease broke out among my
cavalry horses at Fort Sumner, New
Mexico, that appears to me identical
with that now raging among horses in
our cities, and in very few days be-
came an epidemic.
At first it defed all treatment, and
the great majority of the horses attacked
by it died. On examining the thrOats
of the dead horses, found the lining
membrane of the larynx highly inhamed
and thickened, and thick mucous pus
filing it, causing suffocation. ordered
all horses on the first appearance of the
disease to be thoroughly rubbed between
the lower jaws and along the larynx
down the neck with spirits of turpen-
tine, causing a very severe external irri-
tation and lister.
saved every horse thus treated, and
in a very few days entirely broke the
distemper, and checked the epidemic.
do not doubt that thousands of
horses, where this epidemic prevails can
be saved by adopting this treatment.
1t acts more quickly as a counter-irri-
tant than any other remedy I know
and relieves the fever of the membrane
of the larynx in a very few hours. Be-
sides, spirits of turpentine is always at
hand, and can be more readily applied
than any other counter irritant. 1t
should be thoroughly rubbed in through
the hair to the skin, for distance of
some twelve or fifteen inches, under the
jaws and down the neck of the horse,
Immediately over the larynx. The
remedy is severe, and makes the skin
sore for several weeks, and for an hour
causes great suffering to the horse. But
it acts promptly and effectively, and in
my Judgment it will be found the best,
and perhaps the only cure for this fatal
malady, causing such suffering among
horses throughout the country.
My love OF horses induces me to ad-
dress you, and to ask you to give this
communication such place in your paper
as to reach the public in the most prompt
and general way, and stay one of the
greatest misfortunes now threatening all
communities, and destroying by thou
sands the noblest animal created for the
service of man. Very truly yours.
B. S. ROBERTS,
Brew. Brig Gen. U. S. A.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
A Railroad Case.

A case of considerable interest is Just
now being prepared for trial before one
of the Courts of California. 1t appears
that Mr.. James G. Cutting, who is rep
resented to be an extensive wool-grower,
started, some time since, from Boston to
San Francisco, via the Central Pacific
Railroad. When he arrived at certain
point on the route, he left the train to
make inquiries respecting the condition
of flock of imported sheep. Having
completed his business, he resumed his
journey the same day. Subsequently the
conductor demanded his ticket, but, on
examination, declined to take it, on the
ground that the rules of the Company
required that all through passengers
" stopping over" should pay a second
time. This Mr.. Cutting refused to Go,
and the result was his removal from the
train. Later on, the conductor of an
other train accepted the ticket without
comment. Mr.. Cutting declares that by
the action of the first conductor he lost
the sale of forty thousand pounds of
wool, and suffered damage altogether to
the extent of fifty thousand dollars, for
which sum he sues the Company The
question here involved is one that con-
Germs every person who travels by rail-
road, and its settlement one way or the
other cannot be too speedily effected.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07

errands 2" L inquired. "I should be
afraid they would have their money
stolen from them, especially in this
neighborhood."
"Not bit Of it," was the reply.
"They are quite as well able to take
care of themselves as you or 1. The pa
rents send them and say to me, when
my Billy or Jenny comes, treat them as
you would u.s."
"Now, sir" said tall, lank woman,
with an imperative voice, "my bed
spread-and let's be in hurry about it.
Here's your old dirty bit of paper"
Money first and goods afterward.
Eighty-eight cents is what you have to
pay" Eighty what? You are fun
ming. It's downright swindle. 1t can't
be but seventy-five cents" We'll, ma'am
seeing you had eighty-fve cents paid
you, which is written on your ticket, it
seems to me that three cents is little
enough to pay me for my time, rent, and
trouble" "Oh! bother with your trou-
BILE. It's a swindle. If you was to kill
me, and rip me up, you couldn't find but
seventy-fve cents in me-" eff you can't
talk in any other way but in that dis
putting manner, leave the place. It is
always the same with you. You are
either dishonest or have lost your brains"
"You had better say I'm drunk, and
nary drop of liquor as has passed my
lips since last night. But don't be hard
on poor folks. It's only bit of my
fun. You see when the liquor dies out
of you, it's so bloody cold, and its freez-
ing of nights now, without bed-spread.
Here's the money, but sorry bit of meal
will the children have tomorrow" "You
mean sorry drop of liquor will you
have, which is the best thing that can
happen" said Medicis, with an admon-
ishing voice, as the woman took her bum
die and left. "You speak about rent,
Mr.. Medicis; what do you pay 7" I asked.
"One thousand dollars. Rents are abso-
lutely higher here than in some of the
best quarters of New York" Just then
came in crowd of children, who all re-
deemed pledges, and there was lull of
a moment, and compliment Mr. Medicis
on the wonderful accuracy with which
he discovers the exact bundles wanted.
"Simple practice and routine. 1 run up
to 10000 numbers. Think 1 could find
most any package in the dark never
make mistakes; if 1 did 1 should be
ruined. If I handed cashmere shawl
instead of pair Of sheets to customer,
of course they never would say word,
but give them something less in value
than that which they have pledged, and
lwould have to smart for it. I am sorry
to say that, doing business here for the
last thirteen years, 1 haven't met ten
people who are square. Friend of mine
in the trade gave an old Irish woman
some three dollars on a pair of poor
table cloths. He lost or mislaid them
and couldn't return the goods. What
did that old woman do? Just swore her
affidavit that those very same table-cloths
had been the property of the Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland, and that she and the
Duke of York used to dine together off
of them regular; and he had to pay
fifty dollars for what probably wasn't
worth five dollars at farthest." ."-NeO
York DI7eT
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
A Mercantile Decision.

Before the Supreme Court of New
York the following decision was render
ed McCullough's Lead Company VS..
Joseph M. Strong.-Upon the first trial
of this action in June, 1871, before Judge
Barbour, the plaintiffs were nonsuited
On appeal the judgment of nonsuit was
reversed. The case came on for a second
trial. The action was brought for the
wrongful detention by the defendant
of United States fve-twenty bond
for $1,000, deposited in August, 1867,
with the defendant as custodian under
an agreement entered into between the
plaintiffs and other lead merchants for
the purpose of preventing secret under
selling below established rates. In case
either of the parties was convicted be-
fore an arbitrator, provided for in the
agreement, of violating it, he was to for
felt his deposit of $1,000, which was to
be divided and distributed by the de-
fendant, as custodian, among the other
parties. The agreement by its terms
was to be binding for five years or until
ten days notice in writing should be
given by any party of his desire to with
draw from the association. In July,
1869, one of the parties mot the plain
tiffs) withdrew. The plaintiffs waited
ten days and then demanded their bond,
claiming that the agreement was termi-
mated and the association dissolved The
defendant refused to deliver the bond,
claiming that as the plaintiffs had given
no notice of withdrawal the agreement
was still in force as to them, and he had
right to keep their bond ill the ex-
piratiOn of the five years. The jury, un-
der the direction of the Court, found a
verdict for the plaintiffs of $l,965.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
POETR Y.
BESSIE AND THE saUIRE,s SON

Bessie was fair as fair could be,
With a smile for every one,
And many there were who knew full well
She would marry the squires son.
The squires son was rich and proud,
But to Bessie he bent his knee:
The village gossips the story told,
And my heart was sad. All me
But worked away at my blacksmith's trade,
Lest thinking should make me mad
And the squire himself drove up one day
"Come, work with will, my lad;
For Bessie the village belle, will ride
On the horse now want shod,
And my son shall her happy escort be-"
answered him with nod.
All, well remembered many time
When Bessie had walked with me,
And how had hoped that some bright day
We could nearer each other be.
But did my work, and when day was done
turned on my homeward way,
Wondering what the young squire had said
To Bess as they rode that dav.
The shadows grew long, and longer still,
As 1 neared low-barred gate,
Where, when we were better friends than now,
Bessie for me would wait.
And thinking of that, my eyes raised,
And the dusky hour grew bright,
For there she stood, with her own dear smile,
Waiting for me that night.
The stars above, and the sleepy birds,
Were watching us there, we knew;
But little we cared, as the shadows rolled
From hearts that were still found true.
"And what of the sqaire's son ?" said 1.
"Ah, Will, did you quite believe
That Bessie would give her hand to one
Whom her heart could not receiver"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07
GENERAL WILLIAM soHoULER,-Ge

GENERAL WILLIAM SoHoULER.-Gen-
eral William Schouler, distinguished
citizen of Massachusetts,, died at his late
residence at Jamaica Plain, near Boston.
He was formerly Adjutant- General of
the State, and for number of years was
connected with the Boston press, notably
with the old Bosson atlas, the organ of
the Whig party, of which he was the edi-
tor. He was one of the founders and
leaders of the Republican party in Mas
sachusetts. He was gentleman of pop
ular manners and wide influence, and
his death will be greatly regretted.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07

There are many people, now growing
old, who are more deeply touched by
some simple hymn tune which they
heard in their youth, than by all the
operate selections which could be offered
them,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-07

Extending your shop front into the
newspaper" is the latest definition for
advertisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

i'IRE proclamation of Gov. Geary on
Thursday last, calling upon the military of
t!the State TO keep themselves in readiness to
:, support the civil authorities whenever re-
sl9uired, showed moral effect which
will be excellent, as it clearly evidences
that Pennsylvania has q vigilant executive
officer who loses no time in defending the
rcause of peace and order, aud will carry
terror to the instigators of the rioters every
'whera. Law breakers are made to under
stand that they will not have The sympathy
Of the execut;:e officers with them, and
that they will be brought To speedy punish
ment. 1t is Il fact that two wrongs, no
,snatter how skillfully they may be com
:bined, arc incapable Of producing right,
and the two wrongs complained of under
which the Wi!!iamsport mill men profess to
suffer-too much work and too little pay
are insufficient to give them the right to
rebel against TIE law of the land. The
active measures taken by Gov. Gcary to
suppress riot and bl0odshod meets with the
approval Of every law-abiding citizen.
There is no justification of any set Of men
10 combine together for ihc purpose Of
creating riots TO mend their grievances
and I'll engaged will find that when the
saws arc once violated its strong arm will
always be ready to vindicate them in every
respect.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

No ONE but newspaper man can rea-
lie the absolutely ludicrous change that
has taken place in the tone and temper of
what are called Democratic organs. One
year ago, and before that all their lifetime,
the Democratic Journals of this and other
States, proved their zeal for their party by
libo!lng Horace Greeley. The vocabulary
of Billinsgate was exhausted for vile cpl
thets to apply to him--he was licentious
free-lover-a beastly misciginationist--an
inidel-a fanatic and an aboltionist. No
man opposed to the Democratic party, was
ever as foully abused by its organs, as
Greeley has been-aud yet these same jour
nalists, with no other justification than
that he has consented to allow himself to
be used as a tool to beat Grant, now laud
him, as statesman, a philosopher, and a
moralist.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

WEhave the cheering news from all parts
of the State that the disafcction to Gen.
1Iartranit grows less every day. Even in
Philadelphia where it was supposed he
would meet with the greatest opposition, it
is now conceded that lac will carr the city
by at least five thousand majority. Out
side the city we do not hear of any defec-
t!on except in one or two counties, which
will be more than made up by the vote of
the Democratic soldiers iu the war. There
is no ground, however, for any opposition
TO Gen. Hartranit. His opponents have
no public reasons for a-raying themselves
against him. Their reasons are private
ones, by which they hope to reap some
personal reward. Whenever they venture
npon specific charge against him, it is at
once met and overthrown. They therefore
confne themselves to general charges of
unGtness, corruption, &C., which could be
made of any man living but the people
see through the miserable conspiracy and
will not be dcluded or sold by any such
dishonorable devices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27
MEETING OF TIE STATE CENTRAL

MEETING OF TIE STATE CENTRAL
CoMMITTEE.-This committee met in the
House of Representatives, at Harrisburg,
on Thursday last. There was nearly a
full representation from every district in
the State. Gen. Harry White sent letter
to the committee asking to have his name
withdrawn as congressman at large, being
already on another ticket. This with
drawal created two vacancies on the ticket,
which were filed by the nomination of
Hon. Glenni w. Scofeld, of Warren coun-
! ty, and Gen. Charles Albright, of Carbon
, county, rs Congressman at large. The
.menbe-s of the committee from every part
72of' theState gave cheering news favorable
to the ewholc Republican ticket, both State
.and$Nutional,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

ASSASSINATION OF ALDERMAN Nc.
MULLEN.-On Monday evening last, AL
dermau McMuller widely known as a
prominent Democratic politician of the
Fourth Ward in Philadelphia, was assas-
sinated by Hugh Maria Of the same ward.
The thirty-lifth anniversary of the Moya-
mcnsins Hose Company was celebrated OH
that day when McMullen made speech,
after which q banquet was given. Maria
entered the room and took boquc, from
the table, when McMullGn followed him in
to tavern to have the boquet returned.
While protesting with Maria 20 return the
boquet Maria deliberately shot McMulleu
and fled. McMullen is lying in a critical
condition. Maria was lately released from
the penitentiary where he was sentenced
two years ago for assassinating Detective
James Brooks of the u. 5. secret service
which pardon was mainly granted through
| the influence of McMullen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27
ELECTIONS.

The elections during the present year
will be held as follows:
North Carolina, August l.
Kentucky, Montana Territory, Utah Ter
ritory, August 5.
New Mexico Territory, Sept. /.
California, September 2.
Vermont, September 3.
Maine, September Q.
Colorado Territory, September 10.
Dakota Territory, Indiana, Iowa, Ne
braska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, October 8.
South Carolina, October l6.
West Virginia, October "a.
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana Mary
land, Massachusetts,, Michigan Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jer-
sey, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Wis
consin, November 5.
Arizona Territory, November s.
District of Columbia, November 81.
The Presidential election will occur in
all the States on the 5th day of November.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

AN ATTEMPT TO AssASsINATE TIE
KING AND QUEEN OF SPAIN.--A dispatch
from Madrid, under date of Friday last,
says:
AT midnight last night, as the Kink and
Queen were returning from the Palace
Garden to the Palace, five men, convenient
ly posted in Armal street, fred upon the
carriage. Its occupants were uninjured.
One of the assassins was Immediately kill
ed by an attendant Of the royal party, and
two others were captured. The greatest
indignation is everywhere expressed at the
cowardly deed. The tranquility of the city
is undisturbed, although, when accounts OF
the affair began to be generally circulated,
there was much excitement and crowds
gathered in the neighborhood where the
attack had been made.
BY O'Clock in the morning, almost the
whole population of Madrid was Fastening
through the streets. Their Majesties re-
mained self-possessed during the scene oi
excitement which ensued upon the attack,
and the brief conflict with the assassins.
When quiet had been in measure restored
they proceeded to the Palace, where they
are now receiving members of the Ministry,
civil and military authorities Of the city,
and deputations from the people. All
classes are enthusiastic in REJOICING over the
failure of the murderous attack. King
Amadeus will visit Satander tomorrow ia
pursuance of a previously formed determin'
atom
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

The deaths m the 70 free use of liquor
during the yer. not spe, las reported by
Stale exchange', are appalling in number.
CHOLERA continues to rage with unabat-
ed vigor in the province OF Cherson, in
Russia. AT Kieff, from the 25th If May to
the 18th of June, 2l34 persons were taken
i'll, and 964 died.
THE physicians of New York report an
alarming increase of cancer on the nose,
caused by the practice of wearing eye
glasses that are held to the bridge of the
nose by spring.
CAMP MEETTNG.-A Camp Meeting for
the Danvillc District, Methodist. Episcopal
Church, will be held a" =" Mountain Grove"
on the line of the Danviile and IIazleton
Railroad. II miles east of Catawissa, COM
mencing Aug. ii and continuing nine days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-27

The best Democrats In Pennsylvania
men OF character and who are interested in
the stability and prosperity of the country
are announcing their determination not
to support Greeley. They are unwilling
to be parties to the corrupt bargain and
sale which brought about Greeley's nomi-
nation. In Berks county this class OF men
are found in great numbers. Some of the
most respectable Democrats in Lebanon
county make no secret of their determina-
tion not to support Greeley. Men of char.
acter, we care not of what party they are,
cannot afford to be bartered about by such
influences as Tammany Hall aud the un-
principled gang which has Greeley in
charge .-LeJanoa CouriOr.