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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

SENATOR Caldwell, of Kansas, has brought
the debate upon his case TO close, and spared
himself the pains Of expulsion. Il is graft
fling to get well rid of him. and that this re-
suk is brought about without any further
delay, is no alloy 10 that qualification. This
result, too, has another pleasant aspect TO us
that Senator Ferry from Connecticut, Is eDtit-
led to some credit for an effort in bringing 1t
about. The resignation was occasioned by
the knowledge that many. Republican Senators
would vote for Ferrys resolution ofexpulsion.
| Though II is moi ceEtain the necessary two
thirds vote could have been secured therefor
IL believed a majority might have been OBJ
tanned. Caldwell did not desire to remain in
the Senate With even minority vote for ex-
pulsion, but preferred to resign and refer the
whole matter TO the people of Kansas.
Mr. Ferry of Connecticut, in explaining his
reasons for having heretofore offered an
amendment TO the Committee's resolution, pro-
posing the expulsion ofCaldwrll, said that il
examining all the evidence, he WAS unable u
avoid the conclusion, that the election in Jan
uary, 1871, was effected by bribery, in the in
terests OF Caldwell, the purchase money having
been paid by Caldwell himself Having ar
rived at this conclusion of fact, II seems to bt
essential mot simply TO the dignity and honor o
the Senate and the state of public feeling oI
the country, but for the preseryatiol Of the
institutions undcr which we live, that tbe Sen
ate should, In some way, emphaiic'lly express
its condemnation of the transaction. Accort
ing to common law and usage, running
through all the English decisions until now,
brlbed vote is no vote and if II be found tina
bribed votes effected an election, voidcd.-
When charges were made, that Scnatoria
election was procured by bribery u was th
boupfen Luty OF the Senate, under the consti
tutiUnal clause that made the Senate the judg
OF election qualifications, to inquire into th
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29
WEEKLY TELEGRAPH
AsHTABULA, ONTO.
Saturday Morning, March 30, 1878.


The Republican voters Of Ashtabula Coun-
" are requustadI tvs meet nj theE usuaf places
ef holdng elections in the several tOWnships'
at seven o'clock p. NJ, on
SATURDAY., March 20, 1873,
and choose By ballot, One Hundred and Nine
Delegates to nominating convention TO De
held in jefferson, on Monday, March. 81, at
N o'clock A. NJ, 10 nominate q candidate for
Delegate to The Constitutional Convention, to
The delegates will be chosen in the townships
on basis of one for every fly votes given
for Sccratery of State in October last, OF a
| fIaction thereof Of rs and over, as follows:
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

ne fscs AZ modern MRht aud research, that
Grey believe ihls world Was created Va ssx
6aysi We ssk "why DO you not take the Bib
Real history Of creation a. Il readst They
cay. -because irreiatable evidences 70 given rs
ftnm nature snd sslcpee hat such wss not
Gods method Of CREATION We therefore take
II In hBsrai sense" Now thisisiu substance
all tha, We are guilty Of, via, giving liberal
Interpretations TO such passages OF Scripture
sscsnnot otl,eruiss " reconciled 10 reason
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

tB-slAyery In Porto Rico has been abolish
cd by the unanimous vote Of the Spanish Re
public. Thk emancipation is immedia.e, and
The fsesdnisn are Invested with sh the politi-
cal rights Of other Spanish citizens. One Of
the clauses 10 the act Of emancipation gives .
nlsin hint TO Cuba, in the statement that the
!. - '3fn 's-s@-~ sha Spanish Do.
Republic means TO .s.. 80 9 :. = 3
iuii,toh intstt :. = Ekisas'- 3,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

For three years the reading room OF the
New York Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, on Fourth avenue, has been opened on
Sundays, secular books and papers being put
away and plenty Of religious reading. placed
at the disposal Of those who are present. This
room is described as busy place on the Lords
Day. l, is ord inarly crowded with young
men, who greatly prize the conveniences and
comforts which 81 affords them. At five
o'clock p. NJ, an i'm mense Bible class gathers
under the instructions of Rev. DR.. Thompson.
At six o'clock plain tea Is served In the
parlors to those who wish Il, cards Of admis-
ion having been previously obtained. Then,
follows short prayer.meeting, and after ad-
iournmeut to the great hall. service Of song
an address by some city pastor, aud then an
other prayer.mee,ing, the latter closing al
half past nine, We are not sure says the Con-
greghtionalist but that such a building and
such work. comes as near fulfilling the New
Testament idea OF a church and ils service as
| anythinr. ---.---..aaa-.f- --s-~
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

GRAND jury .SYsTEM-The Legislature OF
Illinois is moving In the matter Of abolisbing
In that State, the Grand Jury System. A pc
tiiion to that effect has been referred by the
Senate, to select Committee and this Com
mittee has unanimously reported q bill to
abolish the System. They object to what they
call secret inquisiison, whereby any one
may be accused, indicted, arrested, and ipjur-
ed in The loss of liberty and character upon
unfounded pretense. They contend that no
one should be held for trial on an er-parts ex-
animation. and that every man accused is en-
titled to have both sides Of the case, heard
before he Is deprived, even temporarily, Of his
liberty. They hold that Grand Juries delay
and defeat justice that they prevent the
speedy and certain administration of justice
which can alone deter and properly punish
crime. They recommend in their bill, that all
persons accused of crime. instead OF being
committed to await the action Of q Grand Ju-
ry. ss now shall be examined by Judge o.
a court Of record. or by three Justices Of thu
Pace, who shall hear all the evidence ant
who may discharge or commit the prisoner
| for trial
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-03-29

A daftated Premier Is at the head Of tho
English Ministry and this anamalous position
ofalIairs is iuc 10 the anainalous refusal of the
Opposition 10 use the victory they had won.
Disrneli. who was sought to form q cabinet
explained to the House of Commons, the 9th.
er day, the reasons that stood in the way Oi
assuming the position. He said that lie could
not have got Ministry into working order
before next Easter. and that when Il did mp
pear before Parliament II would have to acI
on the basis Of the financial estimates ofits pre-
dec"ssors. Not only would this subject II Ia
the danger Of being autvot"d but u would
have to deal with questions, far more import
ant than the Irish University biil,-such as
the Central Asian question. or the Geneva
award ,-on which his party would have had
no time to mature policy, and might suffer
immediate defeat.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
The 10th judicial Circuit.

The selection of Gov. BANTER, under all the
circumstances for Judge Of the 10th Judicial
District is the very best that could have been
made. Mr.. WIInERs Is man of sound judg-
mcnt, upright and correct in all matters, and
withal well read in law and we predict with
little earnest application to the Books y
will equal most any of the older Judges In the
State. Tai, Is What the Little Rock Gazette
says:
Col. H. Il. Withcrs, of Clarksyille, was yes
terday appointed by the governor Judge OF
tae 10th Judicial circuit vice Hon Elisha
Mcers,who was assasinated. This appointment
everything considered, Is an excellent one.
and will give almost universal ati,faction
among both democrats and republicans. Col
Withers is u distinguished minister OF the NJ
Il. Church, South and lawyer of good repu-
talion. He is an old citizen, and u gentleman
of unblemished reputation His calling has
been such as to take him outside OF politics,
and neither the democratic nor republican
parties claim him as one Of their partisans
Col. w. was strongly recommended for The
place by both republicans aud democrats. We
congratulate the nenpl" ~f tLs iot', ,irDufl on
uis'appolL tment. At one time, prior to the
war, Col. Withers was pastor OF the Second
street church. in the city. and by all old cit
zcns Is well and mvorably known.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

The appointment by the Governor Of Hon
Thos. Boles as Judge of the 10th District
hangs nrc. Gov, Baxter should know that
the people are watching every move he makes,
and expect none but the best appointments
1rcm him. Van Barren Press.
Gene Durham. be careful my friend. the
first thing you know your official head will
be severed from your body, and thea WHAT
M5attccii1ntda.
We always find it prudent Doctor, to
swatch a. well rs pray" Whenever we feel
1t is to the interest of the people that we
should admonish Gov. BANTER touching the
administration Of his Office, we shall try and
do 50 without fear or favor. The course OF
the Governor in very many Instances, COM
mands the admiration Of tie liberal. minded
men of all parties, and the appointment in the
I6th District referred to, is admirable and if
the wishes of the people are always consulted
In matters they are SO closely interested, as
in this case. they viii have no cause Of com
plant.
What do yon think of the appointment
Doctor:
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
aow Howl

The late t,tn of the political halcidoscof,
NJ the Capital. gives IL new com mbination OF
folks highly entertaining to those who have
taken AN over dose OF interest in the Brooks
and Baxter hight. The question pertinent Ia
the occasion I. the cid one; Which one OF the
boys are your From rumor we learn that
that astute political manager Senator CLAY
ron is the ,naster spirit who brought about
this unexpected change Of front. In word.
that he holds the key and is master ofthe situa'
ton. Farther that lie holds Mr. BANTER. Z.
resignation in hls hands to be used whenever
he (Clayton) sees fit to do so. Now, II this
can be so, we fear Mr. Baxter has gone too iar
Tor his own mturc reputation He has manl-
tested since the Adjournment OF the Legisla-
ture, desire to conciliate and TO do the fair
thing, by which he was rapidly acquiring
friends for his administration. Now all that
he may do will be credited on the books to
POWELL CLAYTON and his future fame be at
least divided with him. We only hope that
the future course of Mr. Baxter will be such
as to confirm the confidence and increase the
good feeling now existing throughout the
state. lie uas IL III MS pohti W HiaAS '.s0'
Ing, good name for himself and to be OF great
advantage to suffering people. The aban-
donment of the Brooks suit by the Attorney
General, virtually disposcs of the matter of
contest before the Circuit Court, under the re-
cent majority opinion o. the supreme Court.
We hope Mr.. Baxter will in no wise change
the policy that has characterized his course
since the adjournment of the Legislature.
Let him give us wholesome administration
CT affairs and let us have the civil law far, far
above the military. We have been taught
since 1868 to look to the military to settle all
disturbances, no matter how trivial in eharac-
ter. Let MS forget this lesson and learn
another: that the officers OF the law must be
sustained by the people, and must be held re-
sponsble for the safety OF the citizen and the
enforcement of the law. Let the rstting of
mushetry be forgotten and the sword rust in
its scabbarl. Let the voice of law be made
an-powerful aud the people made to feel Sc
cure in life, liberty and property.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
SWindle.

/ Some time ago. our readers will remember
/ we called public attention to the DITCH, then
/ being dug in the bottom below Van Burer,
/ and told them that the tax x-gatherer weuld
mos, assuretlly be around before long to make
! the people pay the fiddler, Some Of the tax
PAYERS indrmnied tho Clerk the last time
the tax book was made up, and he left the tax
/ or riis year 1t come. upon us Tor three wears
at H.. tune of about four cents per acre per
/ year making this years tax tcetre cents per
acge. 1t will be remembered that after the
com plciion Of this gigantic fraud called
T" Briltons Ditch. the engineer, one EuKN-
HAM. reported to the Auditor, as by law he
should. all the lands in the county benefited
by the ditch. This fellow very coolly lett out
section four. the property OF his master Brit.
ton, near which tI,is famous ditch runs. and
put on the list lands all over the county. some
Of them over twenty miles from the ditch.
rhs list of land. has been sent by the Auditor
10 our county Clerk. and can be seen by APP
plying to Col LocRIiART.
Inclosed in this list ill be found lands ly-
ing up on Cedarand Lees creeks, whose drain
aye II III aii opposite ulreclloH lfolh tHc uitcH'
When asked why lands so remote from the
ditch were included in his report, this poor
dementeG fellow. Burnham, said they were
Leh.ftted because the ditch drained the low
lands near 1t and this prevented miasma from
rising and settling on these distant lands. lie
includes the town of Van Burcn, We believe,
by the acre, and it lies miles away from the
ditch and its adj diacent low lands, and cannot
possibly be behcftted by their drainage. New
Bonds called Levee Bonds, have been issued
to pay for this ditch, and We are TO pay these
bonds in thirty years and meantime are tax
ed yearly at the rate of about four cents per
acre TO pay the aceruing interest VIII the
people do 1t? All the money raised by this
enormous taxation goes into the pockets of
these men who were and are interested in this
stependou. ditch swinde The people who
own lands through which or near which this
ditch runs, say it drains nothing and is ter
riblc nuisance and they would much prefer
to pay tor lIing it up. How long are we to
t. lcratc such things?
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
! he New Convert.

The cessation Of hostilities on tlc part of
this paper afforded GOV, Baxter an opportUu-
itY to demonstrate practically to republicans
everywhere that he still stood as he has al
WAYS asserted. fairly and squarely upon the
platform upon which himself associates were
elected, and that his administration should
accord herewith Ii certainly required no
retrograde movement on his part to accom-
pli,h this. and he certainly cannot he accused
of selling out. The movement is the dawn of
an era of better feeling, and IL ANYBODY has
been sold out it has been those who. ever since
1857, at every turn of the political whcclhave
attempted to cmbittcr the hearts of the peo-
pie and ride into power at the sacrifice of the
material prosperity of the state.Re RepuJlicda.
l. certainly does appear that the governors
movement was straight forward, and resulted
in the capture of his late opponents In his
own party, and their stronghold the Republi-
can office; and he certainly cannot be ac-
lines before the extract. says its editor sold
out "aud WAS paid his price, We submit
that this Is more complimentary to the gov
ernor than to the Republican
We cordially join the repentant Republican
in the patriotic hope expressed Ia its conelud-
ing sentiment. The majority of conservatives
in the state have already lent their aid to the
governor, 10 inaagulate the "cra Of better
teeling.n Ii the "masscs of the republican
party in the state" the eelored people. who
have heretofore supported Mcclure, Upham
& Co.. are now disposed to support Baxter.
they will do that which the Gazette would
long since have advised them TO do. il they
would have needed its advice. New that the
Gazette and Republican are unit in advis-
ing them to support the governor, we shall
: X acct to sec them rally to his standard--L.
lp Go,fffs
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

b" Mr.. Scott appears 10 know nothing about
the issuing ol Sl,O00,000 in bonds, and $780,
900 in preferred stock, TO Dcnckla and his
cOnlederatcs by Warren Fisher & Co. to alb
rogate the contract, and quit the work ofcon-
structing the road. Here is where he was
hood wnked, by being Informed that Warren
Fisher 4 Co. were bankrupt. The fact Is that
by this transaction the people of the North
west were swindled out of the building ofthe
road.
There isa document not far of, that re-
veals the above facts.
We omitted last week in publishing from
the Fort Smith INDEPENDENT Mr.C. G SCorrs
answer to Judge Wheelers intcrrogatorics
to notice the extracts which accompanied It,
As Judge Wheeler is calling upon Mr.. Scott
and others to make disclosures touching the
management of the l.. X. & +. ) Railroad
and as he seems to be aware of" documents
not far OF" that would reveal the hidden
mysteries of this Road why delay ?-why not
let MS have 1t ut once, for the benefit of the
general public and more particularly so, fol
those directly interested in this great work
the completion Of which ia so important to
Western ArkansasY Give MS the document
names and all,--it is due the Arkansas Di-
rcctors and Stockholders, at least, that they
should be put in possession ofthe facts touch.
ing thi. matter. We have thought all along
Judge, that you had something good back
Let 1t come and that quickly.
We do hope and trust tho committee "iiI
perscverc in the work they have set about
Let the old stockholders in conjunction with
the committee, take hold and see if something
cant be done. The time is approaching when
they will be called upon to elect new Di-
reetery. Let them put themselves in CORE
spondence with Gov. Baxter and the State
authorities and make n manly effort to save
what there il left.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

S5 The application for an injunction
in the case Of the United States VS. Cairo
and Fulton railroad, to compel suspen.
sion OF work on the bridge .cross the
river at this city. was refused by Judge
Caldwell Yesterday morning --Gdxene.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

Dispatches from ST. Petersburg report
that rupture has occurred in the rela-
tions existing between the governments
of Russia and Japan, growing out Of tho
question of the Propretorship of a por-
ton Of the Sagahahain island.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Agricultural Fair.

Don't forget the Agricultural Fair aud En-
hibition on the
10th, 10th and 11th of October.
Let every one do something Upon the La
dies of Crawford rests the success of the Ex.
hibition ut the Hall.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

EE- Rogers brass band. Of Little Rock
which is composed OF eelored men of
that city, will compete for the $500 pre-
MUM at the State fair.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

II The financial excitement SO generally
prevalent throughout ths country does moi
affect the National Bank OF Western Arkau-
sas at Fort Smith. 1t cORtinnes to do business
a. usual. Mr.. b. BEAR. one of the best bl,i-
ness men In the State. IL President.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
NOTICE.
Election Proclamation.

SHERIFF's OFFICE
.... Crawford county, Ark"
Van Buren,, Oct ), 1871
DUDLIC notice is h, rcby given that in pur-
suance of a proclamation by His Excel
lency, Elisha Baxter, Governor of Arkansas,
dated September Is 1873 an election will be
held at the several voting precincts, ia the
county of Craw ford, on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, being the
Fourth Day of November, 1873,
for the election of one Representative to fill a
vacancy in the Sth District. composed Of the
counties of Craw Iord Sebastian and Franklin,
caused by the appointment of A. Davie, an
assessor.
An election will also be held on the same
day, in the townships Of Mountain, Shepherd,
La!ay ette and Vine Prairie, tor one Supevi-
sor, in place of James NJ. llatley. whose term
expires on the lst day of January.
The Richand voting precinct has been
changed to Brunk's School House.
j. Il. GRADY, Sheriff.
Crawford county. Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

EE- The Board Of Supervisors have
adjourned until Monday, the 2Ith of DC
tober, when session will be held long
enough to dispose OF all the business be-
fore il
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

eE- The Episcopal Church at Little Rock
was struck by lightning on Monday night the
18th ult and entirely destroyed. Insured for
$1,000 in the Peoples II Planters Fire Insnr.
ancc Company.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

Es- appointments 10y the Governor
Johnson county-John W Russell, jus
ticc OF the peace; Alvin II. Hickey, con-
stable
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

Er Ninc senators and forty one rel
resentatives are to be voted for Novcm
Der ith. Az the same time one supervi.
sor for each county is to he voted for.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

tS- you have not Registered don't fail
to come up on the 18th OF October and do so.
The Board of Review will be in session at the
Court House on the 18th inst
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

Eg- The Little Rock GaEctte says $50 conn-
terfeit green backs are in circulation IN that
city. We have heard of none bere-or any
others.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

tB- On next Friday, the two CON
de nned Indians will be hung by :hc U. S.
Marshal at Fort Smith
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

" The Governors order mastering out
a'' The militia and officers Of the State, will
be found in our advertising columns.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

and remala in session six days. when all who
have not registered can have an opportunity
10 do so-and all who have been refused can
he heard and their eases decided uponby the
Board.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
NOW FOR A BARGAIN
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

NIE are authorized to efler for sale a
" No. | SAW MILL, which the owner
having no use for at the present time will dis
pose of very low. 1t is in good order. ready
for use. For further information apply at
THIS OFFICE. If
Oct. G. 1873.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
OFFICIAL PAPER.

The Van Buren, Press has been desig-
mated by the Governor, as the Official
Paper of Crawford County to publish all
Official and Legal Advertisements in.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
IN THE THIRTEENTH plsrRlcr,

Comlr,sed Of the ,ounte, Of Scott, Polk, Mont
comcry and Hot spri.c. SO much 0! the county Of
Grant as was taken from the cour;,y of Hot Spring
and so much of TIE county of Garland as was ak
en- from ting counties of Hot Spring and Montgom.
cry, vice Hon. George G.. Lstta, member Of the
house of representatives. appointed prosecuting at.
torncy of the Fifteenth judicial district.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07

ES- Mrs. Charles Sumner now takes
her maiden name, Mrs Alice Mason
She is also residing in Boston
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
IN THE ELEVENTH DISTRICT,

Composed Of the counties of Monroe and Phillips
snd 50 much Of the county of Lee as was taken
from the counties Of Monroe and Phillips, vice
lion. james /. White, senator, appointed commits
sioncr of public works and internal improvements ;
Hon. John W Fox, member OF he house of repre-,
sentatyes appointed circuit judge of the Eleventh
judicial district Hon. W. II Furbush, member
OF the house of representatives, appointed sheriff
Of Lee county Hon. George W II. Stuart, mem
Der Of the house Of representatives. appointed as
SCISSOR of Lee county Hon. Henry II. Robinson,
member of the house Of representatives, appointed
assessor OF Monroe county and Hon. Toney Girls
som, member Of the house OF representatives ar
ointed as SCISSOR Of Phillips county.
The Van Buren press., 1873-10-07
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS. II has come to the knowledge of til,
w Executive that two citizens of the State of Kan
sns were killed IN Crawford county, in this State in
April last, by John Richmond. Jr., Jack Richmond
Laiayett Shulu and Bud Morris, and that tho said
are still at largo,
Now therefore l., Elisha Baxter. Governor of the
State Of Arkansas by virtue of the authority vested
IN me by the constitution and laws Of said State do
hereby offer reward of TWO HUNDRED DOL
LAkS Tor each Of the said three persons, to-wit
JACK Richmond, Lafayett ShulH and Bud Morris
ana their delivery to the proper authorities of the
said State.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
(~@) set my hand and caused the seal of tho
l., ;, state to be affixed at Little Rock this
49, fifth day Of September, A. u. 1873.
ELISEA BANTER