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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-15

M. COLpURN, Ticket Ag't ST. Louis.
J. n. SIMPSON, Gen'l Sup't indianapolis.
cHAs. y. FOLLETT, Gen'l Pass. ACT ST. Louis.
CHAs. BABc0CK, Southern Ag't Dallas Texas,
n23,d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10
FALSE IMPRIS0NMENTS."

THE CASE or MISS THoRNDrKE-GENEEaL BELIEF IN
HER INsANITY-HEg DESTITUTE CONDITION.
To me EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR The TRIBUNE of Sept. 10 contained an
article with the above heading The facts OF the CA
being Variance with the statements published IL il
presumable that fair and just paper as The TRIB-
viii be glad 10 inform its readers OF the truth The
insanity of the unfortunate woman in question has been
patenrto this community for nearly 30 Years and
since the removal OF aged aunt TO the stata Asylum
Worcester three years ago. she has been 40 entirely
left TO herself that the neighbors and those
living under the same roof with her. have been made
OF doors talking wildly and inconerenty while ,winging
her broom do not prove insanity, she surely could not
lay When last March, after setting her
chimney FIRE aud profusely watering red.hot sheet
iron hreboard before calling assistance she used the
same stove with the funnel daMper closed tbereby fill
ing The house with smoke, TO avoid firing "A chimney
which she had already thoroughly burned ont The
uncle was applied TO. two years since not
10 allow her malady 10 increase through solitude
ann want; he replied that "she was related TO
some Of the best families ia Beverly, and why id NOT
they take OF hsrt being himself her nearest Of
kin
We grant that the proceedings were informal the
blanks signed by the physicians beng Ola ONES and
reading after due inquiry or personal examination"
lieu Of and personal examination the sia,ute nav.
that OF the brace OF compliant doeforsU had
known Mss ThorDdike AL his life, and the otaer during
the greater part OF practice covering neAfy a half
century Walking through the house at night with a
lighted lamp, may be harmless thing for a seepiess
woman but when said woman opens and shuts the win
COW violently throughout the evening calling after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10
A CITY MISSION MEETING.

The Olivet Chapel, in Second-st., was crowded
last evening by audience very different in character
IRON that which listens the addresses Of the members
OF the Alliance at Association Hail. City mission work
IS TO be topic OF the Alliance today, and 1t was desired
30 strike the key note at this meeting and TO afford the
delegates an opportunity for learning what is doing
New-York. The Rev. DR.. s. H. Tying read the Parable
Of the Sower
The Rev. X. Knox OF Belfast, ireland, was the first
speaker. For 80 years he had been Secretary Of Mis-
siOnary Society in his city, But he would speak Of
the work in his church The minister should not
be the only preacher. Every redeemed and
woman should be witness. While absent in this
try his own lay members carried his meetings. They
hold ten services weekly. Young mechanics and srt
sans should preach at their work Some Of the best
helpers in his church are factory girls and women
Tie Rev. George j. Mingins, superintendent Of City
Missions called upon the audience sing Jesus lover
OF my soul" In English and German while Welsh del
egare would ioin in his own language. The Rev Nara
van sheshadri. from the desk. sang Justify either IN
English or in his language The Vice presdent Of
the CITY Mission Society stated that they had sir cbpes
with az many pastors, and " missionaries The leader
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10

rassers nv 10 inform them concerning her nuth huu
parenta ee frequently continuing such proceeninHs l
very late hour, then large through Lhe prnih
ises with lighted Kerosene lamp, leaving the outer
doors open at will, the ease IL aered anu, having
heard her relations assert that they wouin gu no sc
count be subjected TO her vngaries we nie quite cure
that your readers will agree with them we hbNH Wis
ing no way prepare food by means OF an olu ar
tiaht stove the OF which was long sDce nuThei
through and IN that so frequently used 1898 as
delivered IRON the wharf, without baVlnS ITEM
saved supporting end on the window III whe tDe
other burned The writer has also seen ~ or IA m OF
water the ground floor below her sittingfoOn' one
stair of tile flight leading 10 her room enthtB SUD
merged aud the outer of It's HINGES, the uniortu-
being at the time sole oceup nv OF tdt POT
ton OF tho house Although hasty, the action OF tne
has thus far been productive OF good results
alone inasmuch az the public has become Interested IN
the case, and hope the interest viii eoatnne NY
personal knowledge OF the whole affair leads me- to infer
That while she suffered IN obseury few cared, Whllo
they have stormod violently at the publication VI neg
lect which they wished TO conceal.
EYE-WIINESs NOT sBLEcTIAS.
Bererly NGss, Oct. 5, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.
Continued from Fourth Page.

.op,r.nd nv nraver Let no combatant the arena
without putting on me m a ala a. e e son
orra And let who strive IN the right spirit be
eit alone Ihonsa We y ANS of ouT ST se e
brace che whole globe Thns only can we become so
aed win the spirit that the image of Christ the great
DStu and ConQuerOr in the battle, shall shine out
every action, aud VIGOROUSLY enlighten Oppo-
S net sonnet creator love ana self denial, greater
scfsacfoe greater quetness and trmness in distress
and danger The Christian the worlds Bible, and the
enIy one which 10 reads. II take that IN this
BOOK be plainly shown the loving spirit the grandeur.
the winning friendliness OF Christ. then we shall
see many hearts open TO receive this testimony OF
Christian life and suffering. For many OF our opponents
Ia secret envy Christian comfort IN misfortune
by deep yearnng after the support which bears us up
snd this superiority OF Christian life can often drINe
rue hardest hoars to seek help OF Lord. In me,
only life eau boget life. Where VIC wish TO deIend INC
Word OF Life life cannot be separated irOn -,
The strongest argument for The truth OF CnIls'any
the true Chussnthe man filled with the Epii II. VI
Christ. The best meaus of bIlngnS Daoh to n,cpa
belief in miracles \ 70 exhibit me h 1 VI 9 90
ton, and It's power iU our own ne Inc ns' bsoU w
Chrisps resurrection IS living Church' ~nleh I.sei rs
walking iu life and drawing NC iIoan I'M inlay
Rome herself, the mightest empire OF Tue ~olio' 3h"
hOsue 10 Christianity eOui' nos ss". ,iS
ms live in Ike manner, ana ihen-tAOusn neI sn0HI1
ha,c strf-livcd rinmnn--eycntually must be fulfilled
whal 81 Augustine says; Love Is tAe running oi De
truth" ,. =, ,,,,.,, 80. 40
rre,t clIups Of tno unOelicylng aud the faithful in
msBy Unu eei has probably become ineuIdpie. belore
such can oLy Cones -, 'S , io I,tr "a
Against them The anu-Chrst VINO denies taIhef anu
al CcStruNc not D1 Only "! VIC
an hc brightness OF Ills coming But the molly task that
rails 10 me lot OF every Christian Is 10 continue 10 90
l.tc Tor he truth after the measure OF his strength,
iB tse power ~ that victory when Christ has
already gained for rs, AMI which ne has
Dropnsed one day 10 complete. May not only
individuals but may every Protestant people recog-
me- that ought 20 contribute its special
gait toward tbe great world apology Tor Christianity
Germany, her deep and earnest sciences England, her
lrurtiul meditation Scriptures her fdlthiuness III
pastoral work. her Open-handed charity; America heI
energetic ACTIVITY, her fearlcssness IL puDc testimony
Tor the tTU.I, lea ndClibc love OF freedom; ana az
others, great small the talent intrusted 10 tDelb Al
ali Otgrs unite IN holy zeal for GOd me victory oahhO
b. wanting. FOrV then, my brethren anu 80 s ny
weary OF the strife. our field OF battle IS the wloe
world oar ann .he honor Of God, support anna ste
ring the certainty that our ifh bIe"uy 10 tho
victory which bath overcome the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10
TIE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY TO pIsnANp.

A meeting of the Committee of Seventy was
held Tuesday evening at Twenty thirdst and Fourth
The object to receive the report OF Commit
tee to whom submitted the question OF whether
not it was advisable for the Committee OF
Seventy 20 retain its organization or disband
The majority Of the Committee submitted long report
favoging the continuance oI the organization, aud
costing among other things that would be proper Tor
all members OF the Committee holding Office under the
City County Government To resign from the organL
tom This dissented from by the Hon. Joseph H.
Choste, VINO Thought that IL would be better for the
organization 10 end its existence The dissOlutlou OF
the Committee finally ordered by vote Of Is to H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10

here eopsoed the Germans for the absence OF any
~ ,hcr nationality by the written apology OF rr0
csrstleh Charles Reed. NJ p, also made an address
The Rev. Narayan sheshadr whose whn 's.. IVA. vas
has become familiar TO audiences 10 "'s ID ,ne
~ % 80 .ooo,v IN india The missionary hymn WIS
finally sung with fine volume In, ,,o,,1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27
IL q w &
OF The
UNITED ST q TIES
PASSED AT THE
THIRD SESSION OF TIE FORTY
SECOND CONGRESS.
GENERAL NATuRE-No. oS.1

NESEHAi4 NATCRE-No. %.
IN ACT to amend an act entitled IAN act to es.
tabsh uniform system Of bankruptcy
throughout,he United States" approved March
second, eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Be il enacted 6a tie Senate and House Of RsDr.-
sentatuss Of The United States Of america in Con
gress assem5ied. That whenever a corporation Gre
aiod by the laws of any State. whose business ia
carried Oh wholly within the State creating the
same. and also any Insurance company so created.
whether alt It's business shall he carried on in
such State or not, has had proceedings duly COM
mencsd against SUCH corporation or company
before the courts Oh s.ich STATE for the r,arpose
Of winding up tie aiflirs of such corporation or
company and dividing its assets raiabiy among
its creditors and lawfully among those entitled
inereto nrinr 10 The proceedings having been com
@snced against such corporation company
binder the bankrupt laws Of the United States =
any order made. that sil Ill be made by such
court agreeablY 10 The State Iaw FOR the ratabe
distribution Or payment Of amy dividend OF as
sets 70 tise creditors Of such corroratioi, or Goa
pany willie such State ctnr. Shall remain actual
~ CT constslsct!vr!y in possession cooirol OF
the assets OF such corporation company shall
BE- deene'! vail; notwithstanding proceedings in
bankruptcy may have be commence. aLd lie
pending against such corporation or company
Approved February i3, 1878.
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u. S. CoLLECToRs.-C feelin:-
has been excited in Washington city durin.
the past week. arosing out Of the appoint
men. Of Collectors under the law consuliaa.
ting the assessors and collectors duties by
abulisl.ing the Office of assessor In the Sd
district the Collector, Wright Burgess. is
succeeded by the asses sor. DR.. i H. Smith.
In the 9Th District, the assessor d. ShciIey
Lewis, was nominated to succeed j. Il Rivcs
the Collector The friends Of the latter gen
tle,nan protested, and we're preparing to make
strong fight for him. The difficulty WAS
adjusted, however. by the creation If The 9:h
district. being part OF the 5ih and G'h-ta,
King Batetourt aud Craig from the 9th, aad
thus eqnalizins the districts so lar as revenue
is concerned, and assigning Mr. lewis to
that district aIr. Rlyes retaining the 9th
MI Bolts. Of the 9Th, is retained. without a
fight, as there was no opposition to his re, az
pointmeut
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27

It is stated that a brief letter signed BY
John McEnery, Governor Of Louisiana adyl-
scs the organizi,ipn of tax resistance associ-
ations throughout thar State. Tie keIlr..
government has issued orders to enforce Tie
collection of taxes. So if both these policies
are attempted 10 be carried ont, there can be
nothing short Of physical collision. Stern
measures Oh the part Of the Federal severn
meot will have to be adopted to prevent blood
shed II will not do to j"npard re lite. mere
ly for the sake of maintaining an ant hbri,y
which has no seu,bsnce f legality neither b!
recognition Of the State Courts Of !.oni-ian.
nor the u s government Whatever may
have been The verdict of he people, as ciained
by the McEnery government, the formal re-
cogn,ion Of rhe Kellogg government by the
judicial authorities, will be followed by the
exercise If ali the functions Of government
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Approved, February IA, 1878.
GENERAL hATURE-No. 80 !

| GENERAL fATURE-No. 80
| AN ACT authorizing the Secretary Of the Treas
airy to refund The diierentia duty on articles,
actually on ship board in French vessels d-s-
tined fer the United States on the fifth of No
v.yuber 1872.
BE itenaeted By the Senate ana Nouss Of Rryrs-
sentatires offhe United States Of 4fmryicc in Con-
sress assem5led That goods, wares and merchan-
disc imported in French vessels from countries
other than France. aud which were on ship
hoard aud hound to the United States ia the
fifth DAY Of November. eighteen hundred and
seventy-'wo, are hereby relieved from liability
to discriminating duty under the seventeenth
section CT the act ofJune thirtieth, eighteen hun
dred and sixty four, revived such goods by
the proclamation Of the President Of the United
States dated October thirfie,h, eighteen hundred
and seventy two; and the Secretary Of the Treas
ury is hereby authorized. in any such case. to,
refund such discriminating duty which may have
been paid on such goods. wares. and merchaa-
disc, out ofany money in thetreasury not other
wise appropriated.
Approved, February "A, 1878.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27

Why ives Sc that Judge Allan. Of
Shcnand ,ah has h, en- succeeded as Comfy
jude, by Geo r. Calvert Esq, editor o;
he Shenandoah Vailey We d" not know
wieth i, was the desire OF Judge 4 llan to
hold the position. If it was, and The oppo>i-
tin,, to biz" grew out Of his refusal o support
G, eeey 10, President. The action Of the Leg
islatu,e cannot be too severely condemned =
ltrre is 10 daubt about the qualifications of
Nj. Calvert. nor is there a young man in the
State whose iaIen's and requirements we
would prefer t" see Recognized Bat ii this
uoveElent has been the result Of what is call
Ell party fealsy we think it an unwisc step
nu ni4sp4rt Of Mr. Calvert and his friends.
Judge 4 Hen is a gentleman Of fine judicial
capacities He, indeed. Inherited them, and il
he really has been deJsnted the action is cx-
ctssiyely renrehansi,Ic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27
CGi.. JOHN &. M0SBY.

Mo.by's galantsy in civil life is equal to
that displayed on the Geld Of battle. lie has
persistcotly refused to accept Office under Gen,
Grants administration so long as the motive
can be imputed that it is a reward For pulis-
zeal service. No more palpable evidence "i
party malice and vindctiye inju>'ics could
he aaluced than that which iudustriously at
tributes to Col. Moshy ii mcrcenary and sell
FISH consideration ia the course he maufuiy
adopted lu!ing the recent Presidential cau'-
paign. Fair minded men cverywhere-now
that,he passions aud feel ngs incident to q
heated political canvass have had time to
subsi3e, acknowledge that the election of
Gen. Grant, was the best thing that ceul3
have happened under the circumstances
They thereby admit the sa.acitv OF Cni. Mos
by, and the gcnnlpe nauhanj thar determined
h IN lie do What tbs Judgment dictaed was
right, in the face of the secti>uai prejudice
and prescription that ruled in This State. O,
course, he i. he hcs' jaig OF his own action.
in declining Official favor But we DO no,
think there is anything demanding it. either
in justice or ho or Those who wonid max e
it the occasion to reflect unfavnrably upon
his determination to accept ofsiee are scarcely
wottl consideration Their Influence would
be insignificant, ard their opinions of little
wei lit in forming Il fair Judgment. Tire $, :
qnei has shawn that he was right ia his de.
cison to support Grant over Greeley and COP
scious Of The rectitudc Of his own MOI lives. he
can afford to allow the professional carpe.s,
who were wrong then, aud are wrong now t.
crafty their disarpoi'smens aud spite. There
would be no imprapriety in Co. Aosby &C
cep'ing any position that r,sy be rendered
him, aud he should net permit the blatant
demagcgues who wish every one to think al.
ter 'herl aud failing to do so. deuounc hem
AS traitors to he State and as 'sscala aays' t.,
Influence his conduct il the least Sensih.,
fcb VIA tidCS F''l EPuH'f HCi'oJ upon
his action, even if it should conflict with ne
-en+e of propriety # these who could see the
salvation IT The country aud the pc-tnra,io,
If the South &c prosperity in the election d
the Cincinnati Baltimore ricket. and uotlinu
bat despntstn and ir,n rule in The election ri
Gen Grant. Now that the South has beer,
saved from anaroEy-,he financial policy III
The government I.rese' we'd from deran.ement
and the commerce fthc country secured
from ruinous fluctuations, IN the election o
Gen. Grant, and the fearful pred cions of a,
imperial throne 10 the hands OF brutal les
pot ialsfed. We think Col. alosby can wei
afford 10 let his revilers have rope. for what
ever they may say or do. it vii! nave but liz
tie effect with The great mass of the people
If ne expects to escape abuse and detractiop
he viii he mistaken.
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schooi whether 'hc parents desire i, GOT ---4
Elie question is before them aud we u " now
10 see whether the Legislature ri Virginia be-
longs in this age or lie age of the petty feu-
dial princes. ,Ehey cannot avoid the issue.
Let them With true and pure patriotism act
the part which belongs to Legislators Of tho
present century and give US schools.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27
CITY F,ropertx Car sale

" SsIUssssit EsEE K'FOsbGTEy f5sF SseIQ,
will sell at public sale On WEDNESDAY,
the 18Th Of APRIL. 1878, If not sold privately
before that date, my House and one half acre Of
ground, located in the western portion Of the
city, "a portion OF the Shumate tract,) on the
Parkershurg Turnpike. The House is new
comfortable frame building. fronting on two
streets. There is good stable and all ether ne
cessary out buildings on the premises. Persons
wishing TO see the property will he shown it by
Mr. David Black burn. living near to it,
Terms accommodating. and made known on the
day Of sale. or by application to the undersigned.
mar Zi-tds. G. NJ. THACKER
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ENGINEER

The celebrated FLOODED Horse ENGINEER
will stand the ensuing season at the
VIRGINIA HOTEl STABLES. STiUNTON.
Season commencing 25th of March
For particulars, apply 10 .he Keeper, or the
Undersigned. ROBERT COCHRAN,
mar Ecu Stauuton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27
.ICusr No. 1851

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the 9Th
day Of February. A d. 1879. a warran, in
Bankruptcy was issneti against The estate of Geo
W. Eutsier. OF Port Republic Rockingham Go. and
State OF Va. who has been adjuiged Bankrupt
on his own petition THAT the payment of any
debts, aud the delivery of any property belong
ing to said Bankrupt, to him or for is use. aud
ths transfer OF amy property by him are forbid
den by law Fiat mseting of the Credi-
tors OF said Bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose Assgnees OF his estate. will
be held ata Cosrt Of Bank rup.cy, to be Holden
at the office OF the Register in Bankruptcy IN
Harrisonburg, Virginia, before c. DOUGLAS
GRAY. Register the llth day Of April.
A. D., 1873, at o o'e5cs, a: m,
4. 3 CRAY. U. S Marshal.
per j. sErii ) EFFISGER,
Dsfsty L. s, Marshal, as Messenger.
ma
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STAGE OFFICE. !
Staunton, March 18th, 1873. 7

otaunt0l, Marcn TON, 1878. J
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On and after the
~ 18th of March. 1873, our
Stages leave staunton daily, except Sunday, at
4,30 p IN. for Harrisonburg.
Leave Staunton daily, except Saturday. at TO-.
45 p. m conneeGng at Harrisonburg with 40
q m train OF Orange, Alexandria aud Manassas
Railroad and with the 7 so a. m. Trains for Ball
tmore and the West.
For through tickets, apply to our Agents at
our Office at the Virginia Hotel.
6 Fare TO- Harsisonblrg, so,
Round trip Tickets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ESQ.
MAY 2l-'f HAIat.N { ca.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-03-27

Col. w. H. Roberts. member Of Congress
has given back 10 the Treasury ofthe United
States the back pay voted to members OF
Cong ress at the resent session Of hat bndy
Hon. g c. Esty from Massachusetts. has
given his back pay to he State normal school
It Framin. ham.
Th,sa two instances present diff rent view
% this back pay question. NJ. Roberts ac-
t on indicates that he does not believe that
morally he has right to handle the mon y
at all. and that it properly belongs TO the GOV
eminent. Mr.. Est5 exercises the right to
take it hut not to use it for his own inme-
date benefit. and gives to an object of gene
raj utility and benefit.
We think Mr. Roberts is in the right
The money properly belongs to the govern
ment, and We do not believe that tho people
will sanction any other view Of it,
Several membcrs from Ohio have also re-
fused their back pay.
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OF co PARTNERSHIP.

nIssOLUTION OF co PARTNERSHIP.
- The Co,Partnership heretofore existing UNI
der the firm name of II. A. Glenn & Co. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent The business
will ne settled up by Mr. Ii A. Glenn who is
authorized 10 receive all dehts due the concern
ani TO pay all debts due by them. All persons
knowing themselves indebted, are requested to
come forward and make payment Immediately, as
further indulgence cannot be given.
A. II. BRUCE,
mar l3-tf H. A. GLENN
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The Richmond Wing ma, not much conf.
dencc in what it terms he so called Conser.
vatve" party of Nirxinia. We never did
have any real respect for it, 1t has been ma
nipulated, ever siuce the incongruous clements
that constitute it we're thrown together. by a
few short sighted politicians, who care no
thing aboat polit'cal principles so that they
can whcedle ths people ;pto placing them in
office The masses begin to understand this,
and consequently are speaking out their OBJ
jections.
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IRON Parties on the line of tho

IRON OEE.-Partie- on the line of the
| Chesa pea Ike and Ohio r. who can deliver
IRON ORE on the cars of this Company are re-
oues,ed 10 communicate with the undersigned.
stating place of delivery: price per ton of 224O
lbs Delivered on cars of G. & q r. r.; kind of
ore; if it has bpeu tested. state quantity of ore
required to make ton of iron: what dailv
quantity could be delivered; any other informa-
ton in regard to it that is important
A. VI. PERRY.
m's 20 "a GesAT tups.
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YsN0 the Public.

YsNO The Public.
Il IT. A. GLENN
will continue the GROCERY and PRODUCE
BUSINESS at the old stand Of II. A. Glenn Co.,
Brnce's Buildings. Augusta street. and will keep
constantly on hand full supply Of
FRESH GROCERIES
of all descriptions. and family furnishing goNds.
Country Produce taken in exchange for goods,
or cash, as preferred
lie respectfully asks continuance OF the pat.
ronage hereterore extended tothc old concern.
march l3--f