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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15

business where his earnings are
kept.
The Howell Democrat dcvotes
its attention 10 that part OF the
Republicans defense in which IT
claims that the State taxes are
required by q Democratic Consti-
tuition, that the money has never
been wasted or stolen, and that the
rate of taxation is now lower on
property than when Mr.. Cook
helped make the tax-laws in 1916
s." To this the Democadt re-
spends:
GLOW cool! The rate Of taxa
ton is now lower simply because
the valuation of property has been
raised. For instance farm valued
in 1913 at $4,000 to $4,000"
But the coolest assertion is the
one denying that the public money
has ever been stolen. Such bare
faced lying may do for the radical
ring hanging about the State
Treasury, but the people know bet
ter. They have distinct recollec-
ton that a certain Radical State
Treasurer named John Mckinney
stole from the treasury nearly one
hundred thousand dollars. They
. also recollect the attempt of the
Radical press to conceal his crime,
until the mortgage given by Hazel
ton & Co. was smoked out Of and
brought to light by the editor OF
the Democrat. The people also
recollect that John Mckinney was
arrested, tried, convicted and sent
to States Prison for that embczzle-
ment. The money was loss to the
State, for the Legislature released
his bondsmen, of whom the late
Governor Bingham was one. These
facts the people well remember.
1t was understood at that time
that John Mckinney did not ust
the money himself. He only loan
ed to the Radical ring in the State
and the fact that the present treas
urer refuses to inform the Legis
lature where the public funds are
kept, and what security he ha:
taken goes to produce the conviction
that he may also be guilty OF like
crime. What other motive coulC
induce him to conceal the plac,
where the funds are keptl If thu
money is in State hands-if it is al
deposited in sound banks-why die
he give the Legislature the films,
excuse that the information "woulC
effect both public and private in
tcrests injuriously p There mus
be something wrong, something
the Treasurer wishes to conceal
or he would have complied will
the resolutions, and given all TIT
information asked.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15

Barnum, the invincible, has by
no means relinquished the project
of an aerial trip to Europe. The
statement made immediately after
the failure of the Graphic balloon
that he would undertake the same
enterprise proved not wholly with
out foundation, for he is now ma
king experiments to settle def
initely the feasibility of such an
undertaking. He has constructed
two small balloons, with which Prof.
Donaldson is experimenting to
ascertain beyond question wheth-
er the prevailing and continuous
eastern current does actually exist
and if it shall be demonstrated
that auch is the fact then he pro-
poses to have constructed mon
ster balloon in which a voyage to
Europe may be made with absolute
safety.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15

The threatened refusal of certain
Eastern railroads to carry the
government mails at the govern
ment prices caused the reference
Of the subject by the Senate to a
subcommittee on Transportation
in tho early part OF the last session
OF Congress. Senator MICHEL, its
chairman, made report on the
last day of the session which has
just been printed and made public.
He declares that under the article
Of the Constitution which declares
Congress shall have the power to
establish postoffices and post roads
Congress may provide for the
transportation Of mails over roads
owned by private corporations
without the consent OF such corpor-
alton, by paying just compensation.
lie proposes, during the recess OF
Congress, to perfect a bill which
shall cover all Emergencies. While
declaring that the government may
resort to the most extreme meas
ures to preserve the usefulness Of
the mail system, still he does not
advise any such procedure except
in cases OF, absolute necessity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15
Prospects of Fall Trade.

R. g. Dun & Co., well-known as
possessing peculiar and ex-
cellent facilities for sound
estimate of the condition and pros
poets of trade, present through
their manifesto for July their opin-
ions on the subject to the public.
They record the fact, as surprising
as it is gratifying, that within the
past six months there have abso-
lutely been fewer failures in num-
Der, and certainly fewer in promi-
nence, than for the same period in
the average of years. On the con-
trary, they have observed a very
remarkable reduction of the in
debtedness in all classes and in all
sections of the country.
The result Of their investigations
is that the internal mercantile in
debtedness in the country is not
more than two-thirds what it wa:
at this time last year. The caution
thus evinced is one of the chic
causes of restricted business and {
hampered trade. The fright tina
the debtor class received in Scptem
Der has had its effect, and the yer,
prominence of the failures that i'm
mediately followed impress deepl,
lesson that has been needed.
The dizziness of business Ina
made many traders poorer tina
they were six months ago. In eel
tain departments, such as railroa'
construction, iron making, an
building operations, the demand
of the time have been anticipated
and business must for the presen
remain dull, but Dun q Co. fin
that all the indications which j
former years would be taken as
basis for the hope of a good fla
trade are presented now. An ur
usual abundant crop Of Amos
every production is promised j
almost all sections of tn
a country. Prices for these product
are maintained at remunerativ
figures, and the steady gain in tn
value Of our exports which the pas
six months has shown in almos
, certain Of REPETITION in the mex
half year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15
Rropa 49, chinaoo rr,iln,

FROM the Chicago Tribune.
We indulge in no siclxly senti-
mentality with regard to the In
dams. When they rob and murder,
as they often do, they should be
severely punished, and when peace
able they should be protected in oil
their rights. From the first we
have had Onr misgivings, ps to
Gen. Clusters proposed expedition
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15
The Treasury "Ring."


Commenting on the reply made
by the Lansing Republican to the
address of Senator Cook, the Hills
dale Standard says:
The treasury organ says the
proposition to remit the State tax
Of the present year was a PROPOSE
ton to violate contracts already
entered into. This is not true.
The amount in the treasury with
the amount derived from specie
taxes, ETC., would have been ~suf-
ficient to pay the expenses of the
State government and the appro-
priations made for this year, with
out raising dollar of direct State
tax. This point therefore is not
well taken.
The treasury ring organ again
says that Mr.. Perry, the member
from Oakland, might have investi-
gated the treasury and found out
all about its affairs had he been so
disposed. Mr.. Perry was appoint
- chairman of the committee for
that purpo3e on the afternoon OF
the 18th of March. He Immediate
ly laid out his work and prepared
for the investigation, which might
have extended long beyond the
session. The next morning the
ring got wind of what Mr.. Perry
proposed to do, and at once moved
to rescind the resolution under
which the committee was appointed.
The resolution was rescinded and
the committee was no more. The
ring dare not have the investiga-
ton made.
Several years ago there was
case in this State similar to the
present one. A member of the
Legislature-we think from Detroi
arose and offered resolution O
inquiry into the management o
the State Treasury. The resolu
ton was voted down; the Cover
8 nor-Bingham-declaringt that tn
Treasury was all right; and tina
!, the Treasurer was as honest maj
as ever lived. Not long after tn
Treasurer was found to be de
faulter, and the State was q lose
!, to the extent of large sum G
money. The present instance ma
. not be ut all similar, but the peopl
:, would really like to see and kno'
all the facts about the safety an
I, security of their money. VIII
!, not tell them!
: On the same subject the Vale
|, City Enterprise says:
), We are frequently provided wit
= tabular statement, from whic
. we find a surplus of over a millio
!. dollars in the treasury. Still ther
y is just as much taxation to burde
the people, seemingly just as niue
:. requirements for an annual acquis
:. ton of funds as though the surplr
was but few thousand. Why
this!
Perhaps there is a double NEAR
ing 20 our question. If the Stat
Treasurer is empowered by III
!. right to buy up bonds at his col
:. :. venience, prop up banks, inna'
the purse of bankrupt dealer, no
can we presume that this extravi
CANT surplus will benefit the pei
plei The uninterrupted lease {
l. control which the Grant party hs
d long since held in this State assure
r, the INSCRIPTIONS leaders that an.
&c thing is possible, even to secure Il
e. themselves and abbettors ST
II stronger moneyed power. TIL
re gained, they, with pcrnicious o.
10 dacity, turn to the wiling taRpa!
~ O. apd icll him il II none ~ }
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-07-15

The reported altering in Mimi
.csota is well calculated ia excite
the deepest sympathy. According
TO the dispatches the crops Of the
settlers in the southwestern portion
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

For nearly two weeks the country
has been kept In excitement by the
accounts of threatened civil war in Ar
kansas, and at one time serious col
lision between the contending parties
seemed imminent, but the latest advi-
ees indicate a peaceable solution of
the difficulty.
The controversy is between Elisha
Baxter, who claims to be and has been
acting as Governor of the State, and
Joseph Brooks, who claims to be the
legally elected Governor, both having
seemingly about an equal number of
supporters. The former managed to
have certain votes thrown out when
the vote was canvassed, thereby secur-
ing the election, and was sworn in.
Mr.. Brooks applied to the court to
have him ousted, and after a long cou-
test succeeded in obtaining judg-
ment against him. Armed with the
ORDER of the court, and taking sufi-
cient force with him, he took possess
ion oil the executive department., fore
log Governor Baxter to retire. The
latter established his headquarters
elsewhere, and proclaimed martial law
at Little Rock. Both began to collect
forces to maintain their authority, and
a collision seemed unavoidable.
Baxter appealed to President Grant
for assistance. but it was refused. Col
Rose commanding the U. S. forces at
Duvalfs Bluff, was ordered TO Little
Rock with detachment of regulars to
preserve order and prevent collision.
Affairs were thus held in Allowance for
more than week, Col. Rose interpos-
ing to keep the armed followers OF
either party ont of the streets or from
attacking each other.
Atlatest advises. Baxter seemed to
be losing favor with the people, and
telegraphed the President he would
call the Legislature together and have
them settle the question. agreeing to
abide by its decision. He according
ly issued a proclamation converting
the Legislature. Brooks, however,
in the meantime. remains i'm possess
ion of the State House and Governors
Office. The militia were disbanding and
returning home
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

The Masonic fraternity at valpa
raise, this State, have adopted a
series of resolutions upon the sub
iect of temperance. The preamble
to these resolutions declare that
the moral law of Masonry, founded,
as it is, upon the precepts of the
Holy Scriptures, discourages and
forbids the use of intoxicating liq-
uors as beverage, and makes it an
offense for any member to persist
in the sale thereof for that purpose;
and that every Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons is absolutely pro
hibited, by the rules and regula-
tons adopted by the Grand Lodge
of the State of Indiana, from con
ferring any degree of Masonry upon
any one who is in the b hit of be-
coming intoxicated, or who makes
it his business to sell intoxicating
liquors as beverage.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

The whistyites Of Elkhart are
talking about starting . daily paper
to advocate their interest LEX
change.
/. The ''Whiskyites" of Richmond
have a daily, that is entirely devot-
ed to their interests; whilst it is os-
tensibly sweet ON the temperance
men, by playing occasionally tenn
perance tune on their organ, SO as
TO induce temperance men and
women to patronize it Out upon
such hypocracy.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29
The Press and the Finances.

| 1t is our impression that the lead
| ing New York dailies are edited by a
mob of gold brokers, for such useless
excitement, confused believing, ex-
plosion of epithet>, and wild clamor
as they make daily upon the currency
question, is like nothing that We re
| member except the Gold Exchange
| when it was in the hight of its phrcn-
zy. Every move in Congress in favor
of an increase of the currency is de-
| nounced as bribed, laundering, brutal,
beastial; the members who support it
are personally maligned; their names
are printed in black list, and future
ages are eXhorted to remember them
with scOrn. And all this-.sor
what? Simply because they obey the
clearly expressed wish of the people.
There is no doubt that the country at
large has asked for, demands, and has
a right to have, more currency. In
what way Congress should grant this
request is a matter of much concern;
a subject about which authorities and
opinions will differ widely; and in
considering it Congress has needed
thoughtful advice and temperate eau
tiops. 1t has had furious, irrational,
incoherent abuse.
Elsewhere than in New York the
leading newspapers of cities and towns
will be found to be either divided in
opinion or entirely favorable to an in
crease of the currency. The question
is one upon which men not having
personal interest would be doubtful
how to act. Authorities are at vari-
anee, and facts, even those Of our own
history, are obscure, or difficult of in
depreciation. What interest in the
matter have the New York editors,
which causes them to lose their heads,
scorn logic, throw decorum to the
winds, and rage like Infatuated fish
women? What does it mean?
1t will be remembered that but
few months ago the President of the
United States and his Secretary of the
Treasury were besieged in a New
York hotel on Sunday by half
crazed mob of brokers, bankers, and
business men, who insisted that the
Government should loan to them,
upon pledge of collateral securities,
the reserve of greenbacks held by the
Treasury. Such action was conceded
to be without authority, and, indeed,
contrary to law; but the plea was
made that the exigency required it,
and justified it, and Reverdy Johnson
was employed to give a quasi-legal
opinion to that effect.
The tide has now turned. New
York has plethora of currency, but
all over the country there is stagna-
ton of business; production has ceas-
ed, and thousands of workmen are
threatened with starvation 1t is be-
lieyed that such action as Congress
proposes to take will relieve this dis
tress. We do not know that it will.
but the people think so; majority of
Congress feels like trying the expert
ment. and it is in every sense lawful
1t is singular what different regard
the New York dailies have given to
the proposition to increase the curi en-
cy unlawfully, to save Wall street
from suspension, and the other prop
osition to increase the currency in
lawful way, to save workingmen from
starvation We begin to think that
General Buffers contempt of the pub
lie press is justifable.-Industrial
Bulletin.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

The reports from New Orleans
show very distressing geneneral sit
uation. notwithstanding the fact that
the river is falling, and is now two
feet below high-water mark From
five to seven days mails are due from
Northern, Eastern. and Western sit
les. Some of the mails from New
York have been received, but others
are missing. The Mobile and New
Orleans Railway Company loses Il
bridge or has washout almost every
day At Monroe the river is still
rising. and break in the levee has
prceipitated large volume Of water
on the back part of the city. The
people arc forced to retreat as the
flood approaches, and the streets are
given up TO stock. Reports from
above give accounts OF recent rain
storms, and further rise in the river
is expected.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

Died of consumption, at his resi-
dence in Iadianapololis, on Monday
morning, April 10th, John Marsha
Holloway, aged 80 years.
The deceased was the eldest son Of
the Hon. D. P. Holloway, formerly Of
this city, but now of Washington,
D.. C.
Death is no stranger; there Is not a
day, an hour or minute that passes
over US, but that some recruit or vet
eran in the great army of life, does
not drop by our side or within our
sight. There are seeds as we'll as in
struments of death, and they are sown
everywhere, in every country and in
every cline; all countries fear this
fruit alike-none escape it. The
brotherhood of mortality meet at the
common gateway. wide and ever open,
through which all, soon or late, are
destined to pass. Thither our bewil-
dered footsteps-be they swift or be
they slow-are constantly tending.
Shortly after the Inauguration of the
late civil war the deceased entered the
army as Captain of Company l., Sc
venty-frst Regiment, Indiana Volun-
teers, Sixth Cavalry,l and was short
ly after taken prisoner in East Ten
nessee, and was confined in Libby
Prison at Richmond, Va, for several
months. The crueltles and hardships
of that prison were great strain up
on his already delicate nature, and it
was there that the seeds Of this fell
destroyer were planted. the effects of
which he suffered from, more or less,
ever since.
The deceased posed traits of char
acter that made him susceptible Of the
warmcst personal friendship, and
there are many acts of kindness, many
a generous deed, many a work OF char
ity. and many a token. of pure friend
ship standing to his credit on the
great book of God S remembrance.
He was faithful in ali the relations of
life, and enjoyed the confidence and
respect of his neighbors and associates.
His nature was as true and guileless
as that of child, and there was not
the slightest tingc Of maligniiy. or
selfishncss, or envy in his nature. He
was always the same kind, social and
unassuming friend.
He leaves wife and three children
to mourn his loss, but their sorrow is
alleviated by the confident assurance
that he, who was so fondly devoted to
them, has entered upon the rewards
of well spent life
The obsequies will take place from
his late residence, No. 43 Fletcher av-
enue. indianapolis, to-day, (Wednes-
day. at2 clock, p. IN.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29
NEWS ITEMS.

The Evansville rolling mill is to be
sold at auction.
The basement of the Fort Wayne
Court House is to be fitted up as a
morgue.
The Fountain City Herald formerly
published at Veedersburg, has been
removed to Attica.
Cast thy bread upon the waters, -
is the burden of the appeal that comes
up to US from Louisiana.
Warsaw is to have lodge of the
Knights of Pythias, and is putting the
finishing touches on fine new opera
house.
Prof. T. A. H. Barnard is the sue
eessor of Prof. Agassiz as Foreign
Secretary of the National Academy of
Science.
Mr.. Moses CrOuchers, of Concord,
New Hampshire, who was bitten by a
cat over a year ago, died recently of
hydrophobia.
The dead Elder Knapp believed
firmly in personal devil, who walked
the earth in the form of Universal
list minister, or an editor.
The trotter, J. c. Brown, known as
Henry Todd when he beat the
American Girl, has been sold to Cal
iforpian for $50 600.
According to the Spirit Lake, Iowa;
Beacon, lad there has won bet of
half dollar by swallowing 403 live
minnows within thirty minutes.
Senator Ringo, Of Clay county. has
one of the largest farms in the country.
containing loss acres on Eel river,
stocked with l25 head of cattle
A FIRE in Frankfort, Clinton county.
Indiana, yesterday, destroyed property
to tile amount of $4,000, including
two houses valued at $1,000.
Editors are often obliged to repeat
the announcement that the letters, to
receive attention, should contain mon
ey or the authors name. We have a
slight preference for the former.
A gentlemen named T. NJ Vineyard,
passenger on the way to New York,
on Friday. committed suicide at Og-
den, Utah. The verdict was tempo
rary insanity. He had plenty of money.
The census of 1870 shows that two
thirds of the Irish people IN this
country are east of Buffalo. while two
thirds Of the Germans are west of that
meridian.
Among the literary treasures left
by Mr.. Sumner is the Bible of John
Bunyan. with the autograph of the
author OF the Pilgrim Progress
written in it.
A passenger on the train Friday
morning, shot the telegraph operator
at Green river, New York, station, it
is supposed fatally. The reason given
was that he mistook him for another
person.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

The National Prison Association
will hold its third annual congress at
St. Louis, May 13, 1874. The session
will continue six days. The eight
regular committees will submit their
annual reports. covering the entire
subject of the prevention and repres-
sion of crime. 1t is intended that
ample time shall be afforded for an
interchange of opinions and expert
enees by the officers of penitentiary,
reformatofy, and preventive institu-
tions, and the presentation of views
and arguments by others entitled to
the floor. Invitation to attend is ex-
tended to all interested in the subject
of prison reform. The principal ho-
tells have reduced their rates to dele
gates, and most of the railways have
reduced their fare. The exercises
will be opened by an address by ex-
Governor Seymour, Of New York; an
address of welcome by Governor
Woodson, of Missouri; responses by
the Rev. DR.. Bittinger, of Pennsyl-
vania. and the Rev. DR.. Bellows, of
New York.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29

Gen. Robert c. Schenck, United
States Minister to England, being
on q visit home, was rendered q
complimentary banquet by large
number OF his old neighbors, ire
spective Of party, ut Dayton, Ohio,
q few days ago. The occasion was
spontaneous ovation from the
former fellow citizens of the honor
ed guest and elected many pleasant
expressions from them, showing
that although some of them had
widely differed with him in former
political contests, they held him in
high esteem and experience pleas
ure and pride in his public career,
and reloiced in his successes.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-29
Heavy Fall OF Snow i'm the East
Destruction Of shipping.

Destruction Of shipping.
At Poughkeepse, April 26, the
storm was terrific and heavier than
any known before In years The
Harlem mail train was compelled
to lay at Millerton for fear of be
ing blown from the rails. At Weis
mans cut, the snow was four feet
deep. Montpelier, Vt, was visited
the same evening. and in less than
twelves hours a foot of snow had
fallen. It was one of heaviest snow
storms of the season Boston was
also visited by a severe snow storm.
At Rockland. Me-. the gale has been
the severest experienced for years,
and resulted in much damage to
the shipping Twenty inches of
snow is reported at Danbury, Conn.
Philadelphia also experienced q
heavy wind and rain storm same
day, doing considerable damage
Several houses in the course of
construction, were blown down.