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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
Sale OsYaluab!c IIorSes.

Lawrence, Kan, June 3.-rhe grca
horse sale of the Sprague & Akers' STUD
farm began tins afternoon.
The sale began with old Ethan Allen
the celebrated tro,ting stallion, now
twenty-five years old. lie was sold fol
$1,000 to +. S. Stevens, of New York
but will probably be retained here by
Mr.. Akers.
The stallion Rhode Island followed
and was knocked down TOD. =. Barton,
of Massachusetts, ut $4,000.
St. Elmo was sold TO +. S. Stevens
for 50 500.
The marc Topsy and her colt, by
Ethan Allen, were sold to Mr.. Akers :oI
one thousand dollars.
The five-years old stations, Pottowat
omic and Kickapoo Ranger, were SOL
for five hundred and forty and four hun.
drcd and ninely-five, respectively, the
former to go to New York, and the kt-
ter to Iowa.
The total number of sales this after
noon was twcnty-iour; the sum thirteen
thousand five hundred and forty five dol
lars. 4 large number of stock men
from all parts of the country are present.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
NEy nc was PuIxled.

The funny man Of the house, this scs-
sion, is SAID to be Mr. Nesmith, OF Ore
goiI, who tells on himself some very
amusing stories. lie served one term
in the senate several years ago, and q
few days after he was sworn in he
was passing one Of the cloak rooms, and
inside were Fessenden, Morrill, and sew
eral Othors, whose names W. can recall.
They halted him, invited him in, End
after conversing for q few moments they
asked him very abruptly:
"Mr. Nesmith, you have come from
very wild country, where, you say, the
greater portion of your lite has been
passed. Will you tell US what first
struck you on coming to the senate y
DWELL, gentleman, when l took my
seat in this august body, said TO be com.
posed of the brains Of our great country,
[ was overwhelmed with the strangsness
Of this one idea, how came to be here. "
"Oh! All! Ugh! So! And then, Mr..
Ncsmi,h, what then-what was your
next cause for wonder? ?"
"Thc next thing. gentlemen" answer
Mr. Ncsmith, slowly gathering up his
great length, "that came 10 me and puz-
zled me more than the first thought,
was how in the deuce you other fellows
got hcie!'
There was shout, and from that day
these solemn old fellows, who had
thought TO overawc by their pomposity
this crude young senator, were his
sworn friends and never neglected an
opportunity to tell his story.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Some of our American" boobies, were
disposed to fall down and worship Henri
Rochefort, upon his passage over the
continent. We have enough Of the per-
nicious doctrines Of Communism in this
country, without encouraging its impor-
tation from foreign lands. Henri Roche
fort is no better than any other law
breaker or escaped convict. In New
York, however, be failed to excite any
popular interest, and for their good sense
the New Workers deserve much praise.
Ee sailed for Europe last Saturday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Flavius Octavius Maximus Caius Jo-
erphus Mcmillan has moved his paper
from Cawkcr City to Phillipsburg, in
consequence Of the prospective Eewspap-
cr fortune in store for him occasioned
l.y the removal of the land Office from
the former to the latter place. Thrice
Happy is Phillipsburg. She is named
after Congressman and the Congress
. an thus rewardeth his namesake. How
much there is in q name.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

MUscLE.-ln the matter OF muscle the
palm of superiority must be awarded to
Mr.. Bernard kurtz. AT tho depot yes
tcrday afternoon large crowd of per-
sons was collected together for the pur-
pose of testing their several muscles in
the attempt to lift hand truck laden
with brass castings. The few succeeded
in raising the truck whilst the many
sirnally failed in like attempt, until
Mr.. Kurtz arrived on the scene, and in
accordance with the orders of the depot
master proceeded to move the barrow.
which was laden with fifteen hundred
pounds, with as much case as though
the bulk was of sponge. Amidst un-
bounded applause upon the part of the
spectators, Barney innocently inquired
whether they wanted the thing taken
on the top OF Gospel lIill.-JehasteU"
Pa. Tribune.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

In Illinois, Indiana and other Western
States, the Patrons Of Husbandry are
disappearing by resolutions fall politi-
cal action taken by members Of their
order as Patrons of Husbandry. Meet
ings have been held by them to "take
into consideration the policy Of calling
reform conventions" but resolutions
Of the above nature generally nip such
movements in the bud. As long as the
Patrons pursue wise policy like this,
they will accomplish much good for
themselves and the country. The Pat
rons, as far as numbers are concerned,
Lavc the power 10 remedy the evils
existing in the parties to which they be-
long; and there is no necessity for iden-
t,fying themselves with another organi-
cation.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

A plan has been prepared by John
A. Lynch, OF Washington City, which
viii. soon be pres cnted TO Congress in
the form of Joint Resolution for its
action and support, and which embraces
a project for uniting America with Asia
and Europe by an inter-contincntal rail
road connecting the United States,
British Columbia, Alaska and
kamschatka, with the Russian, Chinese
and Amoor railroad, and with Japan by
a branch from the main lire through the
island Of SaSaleen.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

A correspondent OF the Chicago Tr'6-
uns predicts that Matt Carpenter cannot
be re elected TO the Senate, as the next
legislature of Wisconsin will be in the
hands of the Reformers. He also pre-
diets tina: the Reformers will carry six
of the cish. Congressional districts.
His speculation is not likely TO prove
rcmunerative. We think Wisconsin is
about as near disguised with the Reform
movement as some other Western States.
Carpenter may not be reelected to the
Senate, however.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

a dispatch from Prescott, Arizona,
says Chief Cochise is very i'll and is no,
expected TO recover. He imagincs the
spirits of the white men murdered by
him are tearing his flesh. If a few
more of those copper-colored fiends
could be sick in the same way, there
would be general thanksgiving along
tho line of the frontier. That is the
"best Indian policy" we know Of 1t is
surprising, though, TO know that the In
dian has q conscience.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
STATE TICKET SPECULATION.

As the time approaches for the State
Convention there is considerable srccu-
la,ion AS to who are the looming men y
for the State Offices. The contest for
the Goyernorship is narrowing down TO
three persons, viz T. \. Osborn, J. &.
Horton and ". ii. Smallwood. 1t Is
probable that by the time the convention
meets the contest will lie between Os-
born and Horton alone. For Lieutenant
Governor we have heard mentioned only
the names ofV.P. Wilson and II. NJ. Muir
dock. The former gentleman seems to
receive the most tiattering notices from
the press, and is spoken Of more gener-
ally tor the position. 1t is said that
there will be other candidates for that of
flee. For the Office Of Secretary Of State
the Thaycr Headlight says that d. B..
Emmert is unanimously nominated by
all the newspapers of the State. Calvin
Rcasoncr is also candidate io- that po-
sition. Emmert would suit us. No one
seems to oppose ID. W. Wilder for the
position of Auditor, and it is quite like
ly that he will be nominated by accia.
nation. 1t is well. For State Trcasur-
CIR the candidates are the present Treas
ure-, J. NJ. Francis, and {. Il. Faulkner.
Ii is stated authoritativcly that Mr.. Lap
PIN is Il candidate no longer for this pc
sition. The contest willprobably be be-
tween Mr.. Faulkner sand Mr.. Francis.
Mr.. Faulkner being the only candidate
from the West for a state office, will un-
doubtediy succeed in getting the nomi-
nation. For Superintendent Of Public
instruction, there are the names OF Mr..
Evans Of Shawnee county, Mr.. Norton
of Lyon county and Gen. Frazer OF
Douglas county, presented. For Attor-
ney General j. B. johnson of Jefferson
county, J. II. Fitzpatrick of Lcaven worth
county and one or two others are men
toned, whose names we cannot remem-
bcr now. Johnson, of Jefferson, would
fill the Office well. For Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court, the name of
A. L. Williams seems to be the only ono
presented, although we presume that the
present incumbent designs being a can
didatc. From the list of the names
mentioned above there ought to be no
difficulty in selecting a first-class ticket,
which will brighten the Davis-Melius-
Democr attic phaIanxes out Of their wits,
sweeping the State by a majority o.:
from ten to twenty thousand.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

1t has been frequently asserted that
Americans as people live too fast, and
that the rush and struggle for wealth
and position materially shorten the liz es
of our best men. The steady going
habits o. the English are often pointed
to as a model that the Americans would
do wei! to copy. But comparison OF
tho death rate of the two countries
shows slimncss in our favor. Among
our statesmen sudden and premature
deaths have been few. John Quincy
Adams had reached the mature age OF
81 when he was struck down, like the
Earl OF Chatham, at his post Of daty.
Presidents Harrison and Taylor were
far advanced in life when they died.
John Adams, and Jefferson, his successor
in the Chief Magistracy-b both dying on
the some day, July 4, 1s26,-had reach
ed, the first the exceptional age Of 81 4,
and the other was So when he died.
Horace Greeley died in his 62d year,
Salmon p. Chase in his 93d year.
Among our great lawyers, on the bench
and at the bar, long life would appear
to be the rule and not the exception |:
and the same may be said of the officers
of tho army and navy. Tho majority
OF our eminent Americans have lived to
i ripe old age, and some of the most
striking examples of longevity are to be
found in the ranks Of our journalists
and merchants. Looking over the list
of men of scierce, many instances Of
prolonged existence can be found. Watt,
The inventor Of tho steam engine, was
SIS, and Sir Mark Brunei, the engineer
of the famous Thames tunnel, lived to
celebrate his S0;h birthday. Samuel +.
b. Morse, the inventor ST the electric
telegraph, was nearly 81 when the death
summons came. Nearly all of the
Judges of the Supreme Court Of the
United States are men OF advanced age.
Chief Justice Marshall died at so and
fancy ats.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Five years ago Miss Gaylord of Bos-
ton and her sister started from Denver
in their own carriage ON wonderful
Journey of $4,000 miles, which having
accomplished they have returned to that
city safe and sound. They have visited
every camp, settlement, village and city
in the Western Territories and on the
Pacific coast. Miss Gaylord now starts
for Australia, where she will spend the
next two years in similar exploration
Journey.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
A OucrJ.

While court has been in session my
attention has been attracted TO the i'm
portance Of the position Of juror. On
the decision of jury may depend the
life, liberty, honor or property OF citi-
zen. Jurors should therefore be hcnOr-
able, intelligent and unprecedented. Prob
ably among no people can the proper
material 10 constitute honest, impartial
and intelligent jurymen be more amply
provided than among the people Of the
United States. Yet, it is by no means
easy at all times to obtain suitable
jury. No one who has business wishes
10 serve Oh jury. lie can not afford
to do SO. The compensation is too
small to warrant him in aSsenting him.
self from his regular employment. Hence
many seek excuses 10 enable them to es-
cape this call. If they are not " sick, "
they have "formed an opinion" on the
case, or are i'll some way incapacitated
from serving.
Many of the very citizens who are en-
dowed with the qualities that belong to
a worthy juror seek to avoid sitting on q
jury. OF course there are many annoy
anccs which are attached to the duty; but
the query is whether society is not sut-
fering from a want of willingness on the
part of intel iycnt and worthy citizc, s to
pay their part of the pricc of good gov
ernment and the faithful administration
of Justice between men. Let men who
now avoid the jury become willing to
serve IN their turn in this important po-
sl,ion, and there will be less time spent
in making up .juries, and less complaint
of the unfairness or uncertainty of law
If the jury cannot be made that which
is needed, let it he replaced IN cases
where small sums of money are concern
ed by au arbitrator who shall be appoint
ed or elected to be judge and jury, from
whose decision there is no appeal. This
would save much valuable time and
expense, and would serve the ends OF
justice as effcctuaIly as the present sys-
ten. 1t has been tried in England and
proved to work well. But while We do
haze trial by jury tor the maintenance
Of justice why should not all good citi-
zens cultivate a willingness to pay their
part of the price, And while they re-
main unwilling let them cease TO caviI at
the results of jury trials. Il.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
TIE THIRD TERN CsY.

Some Of the opposition folks assume
to know saa, Grant is only waiting to
take in" third term of Presidential
happiness. These Delphic oracles fore
tel! MANY things which never take place,
and this, their latest and most "careful-
ly prepared opinion" is very likely only
another attempt to wean the confidence
of the Republican party from tho Prcsi-
dent. We do not know that it would be
very sacrilcgious if the President
desired the Presidential chair for third
term. There would be no law violated
if he should make up his mind to accept
the position tor third term. A. prcce-
dent would be violated, but how many
are there in these days that remain in
violate? Very few. The people had the
power to make the precedent and have
the power TO change it. If the people
of the United States are satisfied that it
is best for them and their country that
Grant should be continued in Office an
other term, should not their sovereign
will be obeyeJ ? 1t Is very likely it
would be, at all events.
Notwithstanding al! this, President
Grant has stated that the present term is
to be his last. He has no desire CIV, n to
break over a simple precedent. II is
more than probable that he he is anx-
lously awaiting the time when the cares
and anxictics OF official life shall cease,
and he shall be permitted to seek the
rest which eight years of incessant toll
must demand. lie has had sufficient
honors showered upon him, which could
not but fully satisfy the most ambitious
spirit. What conld he gain by another
term of Office? Nothing.
Periodically, this third term scare
comes about, supported by no proof and
unwarranted by any facts. Washington
correspondents, when there is u lack @!
'spyovendcr" with which to satisfy their
gossip-loving dispositions, attempt to
stuff the people with absurd stories
about the President, his executive assis-
tants and even his family. Now it is
"Cesarism" al d then il is ''Third Term
ISM" All such ridiculous nonsense, in
the outcome, serves to strengthen the
Presidents hold upon the people and
prove the vora,ious scribblers very con-
temptible Bohewians. To be lied about
is not 4 new thing for President Grant,
and the Republican party thinks it very
strange when there is lull in the vitu-
peration and blackguard leve,cd at him.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Prcntis account of the editorial "blow
out" is said to be the best yet published.
lie can do anything well from writing
up a police case to an obituary notice.
Neither of these two comparisons have
any reference, Of course, to the editorial
spree.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The House pension bill has passed the
Senate. 1t provides that persons who
have lost an arm, ut or.above the elbow,
should be rated in the second class, and
receive s2i per month.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

An international conference to discuss
measures to prevent he spread of cho's-
IA and for the regulation of quarantine
will meet ia Vienna on tho 18th inst.
All European powers have accepted in
vitations to send delegates.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

A race came of at Prospect Park, on
the 9th inst, between Goldsmith Maid
and Judge Fullerton. Fullerton won
the first heat in 2:l9. Tie Maid won
the second heat in 1:lsi the third in 2:2S
and the fourth heat and race in 2::211.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The 9th of July is the day definite
" fixed for the trial of S. Z. Pomeroy
for bribery. 1t is generally understood
that the movement TO secure nol'e
prosequi in this case is failure.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The precedence question at the Eng
lish court is making fine row. Queen
Victoria is accused of writing 10 the Lon
don Times naughty things about her
Russian daughter-ln-law.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Gen. W. 7. Sherman arrived at ST.
Louis Monday. The precise object of
the generals visit has not TRANSFERRED.
but it is understood to be in connection
with the removal of army headquarters
to that city.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

A bridge is to be built across the Mis-
sissippi at La Crosse, Wisconsin. The
"Fa,her of Waters is becoming pretty
we'll brid.cd, there being four already.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

!. The quantity of freight carried to Cal
Hernia over the Pacific roads last month
was 1919 tons more than ever before in
the same length of time.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Cannon, the four-wived n. c. from
Utah. is about to come to grief. The
House committee on elections have de-
cided to report in favor of hiS expul
sion,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The Cheycnnes are no longer control
able by their agents at the Cheyenne
agency at Lincoln, and have taken the
war path in formidable numbers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The Troy papers are quarreling over
their respective loyalty TO Judge Price.
They couldn't quarrel over better sub
ject.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Tho bill for the admission of Colorado
as State passed the House on Monday
by vote of 10 yeas, 10 65 nays.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

1t would please Long John Went
worth if he should be made the next
Governor of Illinois by the "Independ-
cnn."
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Thos. Scott has been elected President
OF the Pennsylvania Central Railroad.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

The trial Of the Usage Coded Land
case is being tried in the U. S. CIRCUIT
court at I.eavcnworth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
.a1i.as. Ea0=as.

Tho Democrats elec, their entire State
ticket in Oregon.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11

Secretary Bristow is mapping out a
thorough clearance and reorganization
O. the Treasury Department.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
FINEST FINISHED REAPER

Ever sent to this market Call and il and somethn
NEW NJ self-rike Reaper. tNo charge for locSial
Thanks for lssst patronage hoPe by TAR ana yhft
eslIu: Ia receive all former patronage AID ssS every
l.. IL cali aud Zee
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
STEEL GOODS

OF the best brands and Of prices that will asonish
cry one.
Gall ON u. before purchasing any kind Of implements
anil what have.
We have now ON hand for exhibition the
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-11
FREQ BUS to and from al; Trains.

Tie Pacific Hsuse II new building AMI contains the
convenience Of n first GLASS hotel. spacious sample
roam has bevp opened and arranged for the use Of
,traveer.. is ipcs,cd nearly opposite the ccur,y
iliBs. whore son board can b. obtained ~ s 'its
Viii, al wlthvut rovms. Satisfaction guaranteed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-03

Asw YORK, January =.
FLOUR-The market is quiet and
firm and holders are generally disposed
to insist on full prices. Superine state
5 6O@6 90; extra superfne state 6 So
as IS; choice state 6 s0@6 IS; fancy
state 6 SCOT; superfine western QUO
6 90; common to medium extra western
6 5O@6 Is; common to fair extra St.
Louis 6 7096 IS; good to choice do 7 80
@ll 90. Southern -four quiet and
steady. Rye -four steady at 7596 w.
CORN MEAL-Firm.
WHEAT-Quiet and frm at 81 SO
for No. 2 Chicago; l 62 for No. 2
Milwaukee, l Ga TOR No. l Milwaukee,
and l 60 for Minnesota spring.
RYE-Quiet at 81 03@l 06.
CORN-Quiet at S3!c for western
mixed in store; S5c for do afloat.
OATS-.Firmer at Gle for mixed west.
ern; 62@63c for white western; Gle tor
mixed state.
PROVISIONS-Pork firm at SIG 25
ale so for new mess, and Is 90 for
extra prime, and IA 25 for prime. Beef
steady at s 75@1l 90 for plain mes.
and II 50@13 90 for extra mess; beef
hams firm at "a 00@26 90.
LARD-Unchanged at Ss@S 5-l6c
for prime steam.
COTTON-Dull. Sales 573 bales 81
l6tc for middliug; Isl for low mid
ding:
WHISKY-Decidedly lowerat 969
&c, chiefly 96@961.