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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-06-24
To subscribers.

The SPIRITS mailed to subscribers, in
Woodsfeld and this township, Center,
through the postoflice, will, after this
number, be placed in the delivery box
in our Office, two doors North of the
Monroe County Bank, except where
otherwise directed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-06-24

HAND S A P o L / q
removes Tar. Pitch, Iron or Ink
Stains and Grease; for workers in
Machine Shops, Mines, Go, is invalu-
able, For making the Skin White
Soft, and giving to it "bloom Of
beauty" it is unsurpassed by any
Cosmetic known,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-06-24

THIS COMPANY was organized at Water
/ town Jefferson County, N; Y, ip Fetrur
airy, 1868, with cash capital Of sl5o, ,00g,
which capital stock was subsequently in
creased to $500, ,000.e The Company's Works
are very extsnsivs--equipped With the latest
and most approved machinery, and worked
by the best mechanical skill the country af-
fords. The demand. for their machines has
been unprecedented, and. to provide tor the
rapidly increasing sales 1t has been found
necessary 10 invest an
z K T r A 500, @ o o
in tools, machinery and stock. and arrange.
ments have been completed and are now in
progress to quadruple the number of ma
chimes in 1874, over the number made in
1873. 1t is aattering tribute to the excsl-
lence Of
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-06-24

Average Number of Bushels, Per
Acre, of Potatoes and CORD
Produced in Monroe County in
lS?9.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-06-24

n@rA little story in circulation in the
Southern part of the comfy. to the effect
that we proposed to charge $40 for sci
of horse bills, is entirely destitute OF
truth. Our charge for set of horse
bills has been from 81 50to SO, the mum.
berdesired regulating the price.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
BENJAMIN DISRAELI.

Benjamin Disraeli entered upon Lon
don life, without fortune or fame, the son
Of Portuguese Jew, possessed alone Of q
superb brain, and courage which knew
not tho meaning Of defeat. We all re-
mcmber when the house OF commons
ooughcd him down, and refused even q
passing attention to him who has since
been the premier Of England. Tho grand
courage Of that reply of his gentlemen,
you refuse to listen to me now, the time
will come when you shall hear mo-" For
four years he WAS silent, but from that
day to this, no has not only comm anded
respect, but enchanted by his matches
orstory many Of the ablsst minds in
Europe. lie has become power, under
whose eloqucnce statesmen trembled, and
the lash OF his tongue, ministers
have feared. Il it not wonderful, that in
. country like England, where political
Advancement is so hard to obtain, whore
social lines are bound by iron bands, tina.
this member Of = despised race, ty sheer
ability, psr'istency, and courage which
never faltered, raised himself to the
premiership, and in his cabinet, waiting
his bidding, and holding their positions at
his will slone, had dukes and earls, members
Of the proudest families in the realm7 Yes,
by the suffsrance Of the son OF the Portu-
guese Jew did these naughty and high-born
gentlemen hold their positions. If at
that moment, holding the house Of COM
mons in his hands, the proudest families
in Europe paying homage to his ability,
Disraeli felt something akin to pride, We
might pardon him. In "Lothair,' how
elegant 10 the language, how beautifully
rounded the sentences, how easy and
graceful the manner in which those scenes
OF enchsntment are described, and invol-
unfairly the thought forces itself on the
mind that Disrasli is merely describing
scenes wherein he had mingled as an hon.
ored and welcome guest. Not n redun.
dant word 10 in the whole volume, and
none but an eyewitness could, with such
gorgeous language, have portrayed that
scene, which seems like fairy land, the
coming OF age Of Lothair. The attentive
reader will find in that scene an enchant.
ment, on fascination, which he may strive
Ia vain to remove from his mind.
In conclusion Mr.. Disraelis life offers
at least one moral, and it 10 this That nc
man, however obscene his origin, despised
his race or unfavorable opportunities
needs despair, il he but possesses the
brains and the courage to achieve success
Fifty years ago, Disraoli's most sanguine
friend would not have predicted the un.
paralleled prosperity social and Political
which has crowned his career. -
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
Friday, the 18th day OF Febrw. .-,u .

Friday, the 18th day Of February. will h.
memorable day 10 the annals Of Cairo. n,
addition TO 81. Valentines day, Il will bs
the occasion Of the most brilliant mssousr.
adc ever witnessed In Southern Illinois.
During the present winter, the Qui viye Co.
terie have given a series Of dances which
have been pronounced the mos select ever
offered to our citizens, and they have deter.
mined to close their series with an enter.
tainment that will surpass their past efforts.
The young men Of this club need no recon.
mendation from our hands. They represent
Tue elite Of our city, aud are known to al.
WIN the assurance from them that extra
pains viii be used to render the occasion
pleasant, select and agreeable, we feel salts
He'd that rich treat IL IN store fol those who
attend. A varied assortment OF costumes
from the best costumeis win be here in am.
pie time for everyone 10 make their selec.
lions. Due notice will be given or their ar.
rival, aud where they can be seen. The
masquerade will be given ut the st. Charles
hotel. Ample refreshments will be spread
under tue direction OF the gentlemanly and
courteous host, +. ID. Rexford, and to those
who fail to attend IL will be u source OF last.
iugssrcgret. 90
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FROM THE CAPITOL.
Especial Correspondence Of the Bulletin
WAsnIsGToN, ID. C., Jan. 20, 1873,
CREDIT MoBfLIER.

Especial Correspondence Of the Bulletin. J
WAsnIsoToS, ID. C., Jan. 20, 1873,
CREDIT MoBiLIER.
Now that Ames, after refreshing his
memory by referring to his memorandum
book, has smitten every congressional
reputation that came in contact with him,
except Speaker Blaine and Mr.. Dawes, it
was expected that his chum--Alloy-
would also be refreshed in memory ard
perch upon his confoderatos as did Ames,
but whom on examination yesterday, before
Wilson's committee, he know nothing and
denied everything and for bad memory
hs was equal TO the congressman who did
not remember transactions Of stocks and
cash TO the amount of thousands, lie had
been told by Dursnt that Thsddeus
stevsns,go,:Sso, 900 off the $500, 600 OK psu.es
in 1867. In 1866 some $ll2,-
600 was secretly expended to
secure additional legislation. Out Of
the general legal expenses item of
SEC, 900 the newspaper men are charged
10 have been paid. Newspaper corre-
spondcnts have been aware for some time
that a pair Of their brethrsn--old hands a,
the bellows-are in the habit Of assuming
10 own "newspaper row" and Of control.
ling the "rren gang" The latter are
now very DESTROYS that this par, Of .he in.
vsstga,ion shall proceed SO as to know
who speaks for them and holds the divi.
dsnd' 1t 10 thought that The Poland com.
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Communicated
THE DENTON LECTURE

MR. EpiroR.-As some Of the clergy Of
our city have been and still are using their
influence against Prof. Denton who is soon
70 deliver course Of lecture, in our civ
and advising their congregations 10 stay
away from said lectur' S on account Of Prot.
DIS. peculiar religion. views, and also
stating that the same are unphilosopbicsI
and therefore their tendency Is Injurious 10
the best interests Of society. We, therefore
cordially invite any or all Of our city clergy.
men 10 attend the lectures free Of Charge
with the especial understanding that Revs.
MT Ihayer or Coan shall have the privilege
OF joining issue IN one or two evenings with
Prot ID. on any of the ideas offered in INV
o. the lecture, allowing Prof ID, TO replv if
he desires. We pledge them the most cor.
dial treatment during their attendance and
discussion. As TO Prof. Denton's reputa-
ton AZ a gentleman and scholar we refer to
Mr.. W. II. Morris, W. W. Thornton, Judge
Bross anc others. As we have an abiding
faith IN the ultimate triumph OF truth, We,
In the spirit Of brothcrly kindness, investi-
gate all religious creeds, well showing that
truth will shine the brighter for being burn.
ished In the crucible Of investigation. We
invite the professor here with view OF
having an intellectual feast, knowing him 10
be one Of the few great orators and philos.
ophers OF the day We think our clergy are
gentlemen, and shall expect them to either
accept this proposition or say NO more
OF Prof. ID. or his friends.
by order Of Denton Lecture Committee.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
THE SIGNAL-SERVICE.

Now that congress is about 10 take up
the army appropriation bill, we would
respectfully call the attention of the 1lli-
nois delegation to some facts relating to
the weather bureau, now one Of the most
valuable branches Of the public service.
Tho provision hitherto made has been in
adequate to its support and necessary eI-
tension. Petition after petition has been
sent to tho chief signal officer asking him
to extend its working to particular locali.
ties where 1t would be Of great service to
public interests, and the reply, though
courteous, has been that the appro-
priations from congress are too
limited to justify such extensions. When
the weather bureau was nrst established i,
was regarded in tho main as IN expert
ment. Now that it has proven . success,
it has grown to be public necessity, and
We ask our congressman in the name Of
the people to establish it on permanent
basis, and give to those connected with it
such substantial encouragement ~ will
show them their work is appreciated. In
a very able editorial on the inadequate
pay and allowances Of the signal officers,
the Washington National Republican
concludes its article Us follows:
The classes and agricul-
turai-beneftted by the proper maintsn-
ance of this valuable bureau are the lsrg.
est, weslthiest and must generous in the
country, and certainly they are DESTROYS, il
from none other than purely selfish resson',
that IL should not only be literally sus-
tanned, but that its operations should be
greatly extended. These are the classes
above all Others whose interests are chiefly
consulted in the making of congressional
appropriations. The introduction in con.
gress Of measure to increase
the pay of sll connected with
tho signal-ssrvice, particularly its
subordinstes, and for the establishment OIL
1t on basis somewhat similar to that OF
the engineer corps, creating many higher
grades, to be reached only by promotion,
would greatly inure to its further success,
and would unque,tionsbly meet the
hearty approval of the above ed
classes. As we said before, here 10 n
chance for some membe; of either house to
make n hit during the present session.
Such measure would receive the support
Of the people in oil parts Of the states who
believe in at least fair pay for their SER
wants and are willing That tho money should
be expended when from its expenditure
they derive tho benefit.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
THE FREAKS OF FASHION.

With the opening Of the year 1873 Ia.
dies costumes have become even more
elaborate than heretofore. The bslls, par.
tics and wedding receptions have never
been attended by more briliantly.Attired
bellies and ma,r0ns than those Of early
January.
In new silks for evening full dress some
Of the most exquisite shades are worn, and
will DO tho prevailing spring shades,
without doubt. Some of these shades are
the most dslicste-as ordoise paon or lgh.
peacock lint', blame Ct MI, tourtusiie or
turtle dove, turquoise, cell pale rose. .frai.e
and other delicate pink ln.s.
Evening dresses are most deliberately
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.

Letter to the Missouri Republican
CIPLE "A HUMBUG?
SPRINGFIELD, Jan 30.-Ths resolution
offered by Mr.. Garfield RADICAL, senator
from the Fourteenth district, indicates the
feeling of the Radical politicians toward
the subject OF proportional or minority
representation. His district, composed OF
Kane and DuPage, is strongly Radical.
Tho Liberal element until now had little
footing in that section. Unfortunately
however, for Mr.. Garfield, though the dis.
trict has hitherto been excessively Radical.
tina, party succeeded in electing him sena.
tor, but failed by reason OF the system of
minority representation to elect two rep
rescntativcs, carrying one only, Mr., Car
penter, while tho Liberals elected two,
Messrs. James Remington, and Sylvester
s. Mann. This was the unkindest cut of
all, and tho Radical senator, look
ing at its neighboring Ninth dis
trict where three Radical representatives
wero chosen, feels hurt. DuPage in
1868 gave Grant u ma GRITTY of 1909, and
Kane at the same time gave him 1890
majority. Looking nj these, Senator Can
field abhors minority representation, and
wants to take u retrograde step, so that
his district may have q fair political rep
rosentatlon. lie cites the fac. that the
ninth district with 1903 fewer votes than
his own, manages TO eschew minority rep
resentation and elects not only its senators
but three staunch Radicals, Mcssrs. Hid
rup, Cross and Stewart. All this is
enigmatical to his Radical mind md
makes him utterly opposed to such new
fanged principle us proportions -epre.
sentation. He saw neither propric \ nor
symmetry in it. Hence his resolution to
repeal that system, and return to the old
mode Of electing everybody in his district
from the Radical ranks, His resolution
was referred.
PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION.
During tho late constitutional conven-
tion no subject was more fully discussed
and mono moro thoroughly enlisted the
best talent Of that body than this Of mi.
nority reprcs entation. While no special
objection was made against il, there
eemed to DO an almost unanimous desire
hat 1t should be fairly and fully tested.
Il has only gone through the ordeal Of one
election, and except in the single instance
If tho senator of the Fourteenth
district has met the wishes of
IL trainers AMI Of the people. 1t has
lot appeared that any considerable NUM-
,cr Of members concur With him in his
'isliks Of and it should b. hoped that |
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The executive committee of the Western
commerce convention, of whom Can't. W.p.
Halliday is one, ARE now in Washington Civ
and according to dispatch in the Missouri,
Republican yesterday, waited on Presiden,
grant to exchange sentiments with him I'm
regard to Western internal improvements
Republican, special dated Friday, also
says:
To-day the board OF commissioners for tho
Improvement OF the Ohio river and its trib-
utaries had consultation with the sui.com.
mittee of the house and the committee On
commerce, the latter having in charge the
river and ilarb0r bill. Mr.. Thurston. the
Chairman Of the committee, made an arrIl.
ment, showing the necessity tor the iIn,Iio.
date Improvement Of the water lines of the
country, and particularly the Ohio river and
its tributaries; the Importance OF establish
lug system Of lights and buoys on Western
rivers was also presented, and such action
urged as would extend the jurisdiction of
the lighthouse board over those waters n
was also urged that such appropriations be
made as would enable the United States on.
gineers TO carry out their recomme ndation
under the direction Of the lighthouse boar
for the establishment on the Ohio Of lights
and buoys.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

WHILE the mercury has been down,
varying from zero to forty degrees below,
New York has been making extensive
preparations for keeping cool next sum.
mer when the mercury will bo among the
nine,ies. One million Eve hundred tons
of ice, in the best condition, are stored in
the ice.houses on the banks Of the Hud'
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Mr.. Peter Net purchased the two lots on
which Miles farker's livery stable is located,
ON Commercial avenue. MIR. Nen intend,
putting up u brick building OF dry feet
front by one hundred feet deep. the work I,
commence al once
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
CIRCUIT COURT.
SIXTH DAY-sRcoNp WEEK.

In the forenoon Taylor Harkless. colored.
was tried for stealing four hogs from Mr..
whitcsmp. There was nothing in the case,
the jury rendering their verdict, lot guilty.
In their seats.
Henry Duncan, colored, who attempted to
kill George Baily, worthless darkey, had 9
jury trial and was acquitted.
Huffman, who 10 accused Of killing Tubbs
In Lakewood precinct, was arrAignsd and
plead not guilty. His trial IL set for Tues.
day next.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

TAX OF Chicago enterprise aud Boston
pluck One OF the Murphy sboro sufferers
has re-s'artcd his family grocery in a freight
car anu deals out all sorts OF goods, from q
81 Louis ginger snap TO u grand plano. I,
his b osts Q. customers
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The managers Of the Cairo Casino Mas
querade, take this method OF informing the
public that they have made arrangements
with John Bull, mot Ole Bulb, to lead the
orchestra on the occasion OF their ball, on the
night OF the 18th Of February next Tho,e
desirous OF participating in this grand mas.
querade, should at once apply for their tick
els, to the managers, II. Meyers, l.. Herler,
and Peter Nef. l.ao-e,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Ex.Gov. JogL A. MArrKsoS died
at the residence OF son-in.law, Hon. u. G..
Goodell, in Springfield on Friday at noon.
Gov. Matteson occupied the guberna.
torial chair of Illinois from 1853 10 1857.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
POSTPONED,

rrof Curtice has postponed his concerts.
advertised for next Friday and Saturday
nights, to February land 8. The first will be
concert of miscellaneous music. Mrs.
Lansden, Mr.. Morris and others will sing Oh
Friday night.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
EMBRoIDERIEs! EMBROIDERIEs

stuart & Ghoson call the attention Of the
ladies' to large consignment Of embroid.
cries, In new and beautiful designs, which
they offer at prices to ensure a speedy sale i.
lhis Is the finest assortment Of these goods
ever offered in this market, and VIC will
take great pleasure Ia exhibiting them. II
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Dir. Z. j.. Robinson of 81. Louis. has po.
sition in the general freight aud ticket office
OF the Z. and V. railroad ut this place. Mr..
Robinson has brought his family TO Cairo
anu expects to become permanent re sident
of the city.
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ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS

w A regular conclavc Of Cairo Com
mandery, h. I. No. - will be held at the
asylum, Monday evening, February o. A. d
1871, A. .. 755, att O'Clock sharp. A full
and work. Visiting Sir knights are cor
daily invited to attend.
JAS A. puIIJIs, Recorder
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

stuart 4 Uholson have now IA stock all the
numbers .. their celebrated re yersible black
aIpacas, which they oaaydAte, TO be the best
aipacas In the market. Ladies' when out
shopping, are cordially tied to call ano
examine heir goods. l,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The Cairo Casinos grand annual ma-que.
rade ball will be given at Seheers hall Mon.
gay night February 18th. Our German
iehoW'ei'izens never do tSings by halves,
and the preparations now being made ar. q
guarantee that the forthcoming annual re.
union will be one of the most ENJOYABLE OF
the any balls given by the Casino.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Mr.. CLAGoArT, delegate IN congress
from Utah, who will retire at the end Of
this session, it is believed will be appointed
governor Of the territory. He is said to
be especially obnoxious to the Saints.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

That terrible disease sperlnatorrLu a /. re.
moved by short course Of Parker, Com.
pound Fluid Extract Bucnu. Let not the
sufferer despair. A iair trial Is all that is
asked. and 1t viii not fail to do all that is
claimed for it. sold BY all druggists, every.
where.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Hon. NEHEMIAH BUSHNELL, Repuo-
lican in the general assembly Of Illinois
from Adams county, died at his house in
Quincy on Friday afternoon. The de-
ceased was an able lawyer and good man
His disease was virulent erysipelas, and
he was i'll less than q week.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

siRAfkD or sToLEN.-ALout the 25tL
INST, dark red COW, years old, thin IN
iiesh, Durham cross, with strais ht sharp horns.
Any person giving Information tha, will
cad TO her recovery viii be rewarded by
leaving word 1T IHK BULLETIN office.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The Eastern question grows in interest,
and the spcck Of war between Russia and
England grows bigger.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Losi.--on "Wednesday, January 20, be.
tween the Office Of DR.. Austin aad Twenty
eighth street, Washington avenue, a lad, !,
gold bracelet with small gold chain attached q.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
'"'ihs 'ne same AZ inns onice. 2-l-Jt.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Col. Oscar Turner Of Ballard county, Ken.
lucky, passed through the city yesterday on
hisway home. The colonel has been at st.
Louis all winter.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

HALT! MAsQUERADERs! - Masquerade
costumes, and false face-masks--ior sale or
hire during the season ut John Schecrs
hall. inu2,.lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
LETTER LIST.

Letters remaining In Cairo post-ofice
February I, held for postage.
James Badge, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jno II Chapman, Farm, Ills.
Mollie stoves, Murphy sboro, lis
Thos Macon, Eolirr Mills, y. e.
Capt Miller, ~ slary. houston.
Bette Buckner, Memphis, Tenn.
Miss LOOMS, Anna, Ills.
Miss Nollie swank, Charleston, Mo.
Is A Davidson, Florence Sta, Ky.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

GENTLHMEN'-we are now ready to take
orders for our Fine White shirts, and we
guarantee aperfect fit or no sale. DO not
send your orders away. We will fill YOUR
orders more satisfactorily and give Won bet.
Ter goods for less money than you can get by
sending away. We have full assortmen.
OF all the new styles now IN stock. call for
price list. STUART A. Guorsov
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

Thirteen criminals have had hearing
during the present session OF our circuit
court. OF the nu mber, four were found
guilty Of the crimes charged against them.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

On through ticketsiro New York to New
Orleans the Illinois Central road gets IS SO
from Chicago to Cairo, q distance Of 365
miles, Or a little over y cents per mile.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The pianos used by Pauline Lucca, Ole
Bun, and Anton Rubenstein, are all Of
knabe's-the gold medal piano. They mis-,
surely be the best, and we take pleasure in
ating that E. 4 ". Builder are agents for
the above named pianos ia Southern Iii.
nois. ,.2,-q,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02

The grand jury after two weeks session
dispersed yesterday. They returned about
twenty indictments. Rather q costly body.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-02-02
FLNEKAL NOTICE.

The funeral OF Mrs. Joseph Smith will
leave tile house at the corner Of Twentieth
ahd Commercial avenue, ut Q o'clock p. m.
Friends OF the family are invited TO attend.