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NEWS SUMMARY.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Representative Stone of Missouri, having
in preamble to some resolutions introduced
by him in the House, charged that fraud had
been committed in the letting Of certain postal
route contracts, the House Committee on
Post-offiees and Post-roads summoned him to
appear before them and substantiate his
charges. Mr.. Stone denied the authority of
the Committee to summon him before them,
but stated his intention of moving for full in
vestigation of the matter before the House in
his own vindication.
John /. Penderry, an attorney of Leaven-
worth, Kansas, testified before the Sanborn
Investigating Committee on the 10th, in re-
ference to his attempts to obtain contract
to collect moneys due the Government by
certain corporations. He had interviews
with Boutwell,, Banfeld, Richardson, Saw
yer, and General Butler, but failed to secure
the contract. The witness said the very con-
tract he asked for had been subsequently CIV
en- to Sanborn, on the recommendation of
Banfield. The Committee closed the investi-
cation, reserying the privilege to summon
Secretary Richardson and Coughlin to appear,
if they desire to do so.
A New Orleans telegram of the 18th says
that Governor Kellogg has sent to the official
Journals statement that he has examined the
additional election bill, and finding it in many
respects Objectionable will in no contingency
sign or promulgate it.
Governor William B. Washburn was elect
ed by the Massachusetts, Legislature on the
thirty-third ballot as q. S. Senator for the I'M
expired term of the late Senator Sumner,
ending on March 4, 1875. The vote was as fol-
lows: Whole number of votes, 267; neces-
sary to choice, 134. William B. Washburn,
151; Curtis, "a; Dawes, Is; Adams, 15; Lor-
ing, 4; Banks, 4; Wendell Phillips, 1; Stephen
N. Gifard, 1 John G. Whittier, 1.
The Oregon Farmers State Convention,
held at Salem on the 17th, nominated full
State ticket, as follows: Governor, Thomas
f. Campbell; Secretary of State, j. 81.
Doughett; Treasurer, D. Beach; Congress,
T. W. Davenport. Most of the candidates
are farmers, and the platform endorses the
efforts of the Changers to break down extor-
tons and monopolies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-05-09
POETRY.
THE LILAC CHAIN.
BY MARIAN DOUGLAS.

BY MARIAN DOUGLAS.
ONCE more the meadow cowslip blooms
The brook-side with its gold Is stan red,1-
And gayly nod the purple plumes
That deck the lilac in the yard:
The same old lilac in whose shade
Long years ago child I played. r.
AS happy as the birds that sung
Upon the elm-tree overhead,
/ broke the clusters down, and strung
Their purple blossoms on q thread,
And made chain as frail as sweet,
Which withered ere it was complete.
Its dainty color would not stay
Till with it my brow could deck;
It's perfume had all flown away
Before hung it round my neck;
But still, as in those careless hours,
Grown child, yet am stringing flowersl
Bewitching dreams of love, joy, friends,
Il link on fancy's brittle thread:
What beauty in my chaplet blendsl
And an! how soon its charm has fed!
But sweet to make, though all in vain,
Is Hopes thrice-fragrant lilac chainl
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-05-09
NUMBER 35.

The Federal forces drove back the
sentinels of Governor Baxter, on Second
street from Main to Scott, tonight. They re-
fuse to let any of Baxter's forces pass beyond
Main street, or any of the State House party
come further toward Baxter than Louisiana
street, the federal forces being stationed on
the latter street between the two parties.
The city is unusually quiet at this hour, be-
changing of guards. Business is entirely
suspended, and the city is nothing but milf
farV camn -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-05-09

AN interesting relic of the ''late un-
pleasantness'' turns up in Hartford, Conn.,,
In the shape of a"Confed.n rife with a
yerv convenient yet simple arrange nent
in the stoek-piece, by which the soldier
could grind his coffee or corn. So, from
its muzzle this little war-engine could deal
destruction to the outer man, anc from the
other end afford means of comfort to the
inner man!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-05-09
CommERCE AND INDUsTRY.

ia.
The Treasurer of the United States sold one
million dollars in gold in New York on the
10th, at 1855 to 1879.
Twelve union printers at Titusyille, Pa,
have been sentenced each to twenty -four
hours in jail and to forty dollars fine and costs
for conspiring by strike against the Daily
Courier of that city.
Following is the comparative cotton state
ment for the week ending April II:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-05-09

Captain Kings Rancho of Santa Ger
trades-Over 10000 Acres of Graz
ing Land, with Little Additions of
27 IIRaguaS.
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was extremely critical. Reinforcements for
both Baxter and Brooks continued to arrive
from the country; business was entirely
suspended in the city, and everything pre-
sented warlike appearance. The only cas-
ualty so far reported occurred to-day-a Unit
ed States soldier being thrown from his
horse and dragged to death. The situa-
ton at 80 p. m. is briefly stated !:
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
THE BEN
Hon. r.. e. withcrs Nominated.

BALLoTING FOR U. s. SENATOR.
RICHMOND, Jan. 13.-The eau
Gus convened at half past nine
O'Clock this morning. The
resolution to make nominations
and drop the lowest at each ballot
was adopted
Forty. ninth Withers,
%; Hunter, II; Goode, 10; Ould,
5; Stuart, Is: Barbour, 10; Rob-
erston, 5; Walker, 8; Christian 5 +;
Montague, 1; Smith 8.
Fiftieth ballot. Withers, rs ;
Hunter, Is; Goode, 81; Ould, Z
Stuart, IA; Barbour, 10; Rober-
ston, 5; Walker, 4; Christian, 6;
Smith, 8; Montague dropped.
Fifty-tirst ballot Withers, q ;
Goode, q !; Hunter, -; Stuart, IA;
Smith, s; Ould, 5; Walker, ii ;
Barbour, u; Christian, z. Ould
dropped.
Fifty-second ballot--Withers,
%; Hunter, 16; Goode, %; Stu
art, Is; Barbour, IL Walker, IL !;
Christian, 10; Smith s. Smith
dropped.
Fifty-third ball t-Withers, % ;
Hunter, 10; Goode, 10; Stuart,
16; Barbour 10; Walker
IL Christian, 10; Walker drop
ped.
Fifty-fourth ballot-Withers, 80;
Hunter, 2l Goode % Stuart, 20;
Barbour, II; Christian, II; latter
dropped.
Fifty-sixth ballot-Withers, "a ;
Hunter, 80; Goode, rs F.; Stuart,
80 latter dropped.
r.. E. Withers was nominated
U. S. Senator on the fifty eight bal
lot.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
NEW YORK
TERRIBLE SCENES AT
NEW YORK FIRE.

NEW YORK, January l3.-This
morning fire occurred in brick
building No. "a, East Goth street,
and the flames spread with great
rapidity. 1t being known that a
number of persons We're in the
house, a second and third alarm
was sent out, and in a short time a
large number of persons were on
the spot. Every was re-
sorted to to reach the occupants,
but the firemen were driven off at
every point by the flames Mr..
Jacob Stiner, one OF the we'll
known tea merchants Of this city,
jumped from one OF the back win
dows of the second story, and was
found in the yard a burnt and
mangled corpse. A servant girl
named Mary Mcguire, was also
found in the yard with
both legs broken. She was re-
moved to Bellevue hospital,
and but very little hopes are en-
tertained OF her recovery. The
firemen on searching the building
found the dead body of Mrs Sti-
ner and her daughter, who We're
smothered i'm their rooms. The
building was owned by Mr.. Sti-
ner. The fire is said to have been
caused by an imperfect heater,
which was known to be SO for
some time. The loss is estimated
at 10000. 1t is rumored that
there are several other boarders
burned in the rooms, but SO far
the searching parties have failed
to discover them.
KICKED TO DEATH.
New York January l3.-Sydney
Mcleod was arrested in Jersey
City to day charged with having
caused the death of his wife, who
was found dead in her bed this
morning. 1t is alleged that he
kicked her yesterday.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.

w ASHlNGION, jan. 10.
SENATE.-In the Senate to-day
the joint resolution appointing
regents to fill vacancies in the
Board of the Smithsonian Institute
was adopted, as was also a bill
fixing the pay of the official report
ers of the Senate.
Senator Frelinghuysen spoke at
some length on finance. He argued
that the effects of the late panic
could be cured by increasing the
volume of the currency, and de-
sired the quality to be bettered, SO
that it would rate higher and at
the gold standard. He also said
that checks paid one hundred
times the amount of debts that
currency did.
HOUSE.-In the House to-day
the education bill was taken up
and discussed for couple of
hours, after which, by an aye and
nay vote, it was laid on the table.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
WEST VIRGINIA., SATURDAY, JANUARY II 1874.
NO. IA.

n. 4. COMMUNISTS Eiie IN
hamatory addresses made before
gatherings Of laborers In Union
Square and the City Hall Park by
Banks and others have been
brought, IL il said, to the notice Of
District Attorney Phelps with a
view to have them indicted for
attempting to cause riot Super
intendent Matsell, Il lis alleged,
has had an Interview with the
district attorney on the subject,
but the result has not transpircd.
Any magistrate has discretion
AIRY power 10 issue Warrants tor
the arrestof parties attempting q
cause q breach ofthe peace, so that
in case Mr.. Banks and his col
leagues should escape the atten-
tions OF the grand jury, they may
possibly be dealt with by the local
magistrates for their recent riotous
harangues. ~. " Times, l0th.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

The Archbishop Of Canterbury
and the Bishop Of Chicester have
both replied to resolutions passed
at recent anti-c0nfessi0na meet
ing at Brighton. The archbish0p's
reply Is simply polite note,
promising ITO give the matter his
most careful consideration" The
bishop replies at some length, re-
pudiates the doctrine ofsacramen-
tai and auricular confession, and
expresses his belief that they are
contrary to Gods word, and un-
authorized by the formularies of
the Church of England.
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FIRE IN HELENA.--The fire
which broke out in Helena, Mon
tana, on Saturday morning In the
Chinese quarter, destroyed the
whole Of that suburb, and then
jumped Bridge street and swept
down both sides OF Main street for
some distance, destroying every
thing The east side Of Clover
street and the buildings between
1t and Main street were also d.
stroyed, with everything on
jackson street To near the st. Louis
hotel, and up both sides Of Wood
and Bridge streets to lat street.
The total loss Is estimated at $780,
600, on which the insurance is
light.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

The Rev. Eli Hooper, who was
lately found guilty by an ecclesias-
teal courl OF immoral conduct. at
Fond du Lac, Wis, and excom-
municated, three weeks ago, took
an appeal to the Quarterly Confer
ence OF his Church, held at Wau-
pun. A jury Of fifteen was called:
The trial lasted two days. Mr..
Hooper had able legal talent en-
ployed In his defense, but the
Conference affirmed the decision
of the lower court.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
WASHINGTON NEWS.
WASHINGTON, Jan IA,
A POSTAL TREATY


is to be established between this
country and New South Wales,
similar to the one now in force
between the United States and
New Zealand. Letter postage is
to be twelve cents for half an
ounce or fractional parts thereof;
newspapers two cents, and other
printed matter four cents for four
ounces or fractional parts.
The House Post Office Commit
tee perfected a bill soon to be
reported partially restoring
FRANKING PRIVILEGE,
Provides for free transportation
through the mails of public doc
uments and newspaper exchanges
and authorizes Congressman to
frank documents, which upon
delivery to the post Office will be
stamped by the Postmaster
General. Authorizes when the
exigencies of the public require to
delay forwarding public docu-
ments thirty days. The letter is
to avoid over-burdening of mails
with this class on matter. Many
Congressman who are dissatisfied
becauae of decrease of salaries, are
in favor of a full restoration of the
ranking privilege.
CALEB CUSHING.
The President will withdraw the
nomination of Cushing to the
Chief Jnsticeshlp.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

Gail Hamilton says: mot in
the least of the many benefits
wrought by the clergy Is the
sweet somnolence which SO gently
and benignly broods over weary
and happy congregation on q sui
try Sunday afternoon"
The cruel hoax about geolo-
gist's bride who broke open an
Arkansas bowlder, and drank the
water in the middle, and turned
Immediately into stone, was Moth
ing but a dodge of real estate spec
ulators to get some poo Arkansas
lands on the market.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

Whicn mas negotiated about 800.
600, 900 of the same loan. During
this long period our collateral bus
mess was very great, the prestige
web ID gained by our Government
tai connection brought in an inl-
mense and profitable business
Shortly after the commence
ment or war, we established bran
ches In New York and Washing
ton snd in 1871 in London and Il
that last date formed
ruE PRESENT FIRM
with new adjustment of part
ners and interests. Our profits up
to January /, 1863, which had
been divided among the partners
had been large. In one year /
recollect my dividend WAS 500, 900.
/ believe during no year were they
less than $3.50, 900 on the average
during that period. At that time /
considered myself
WORTH OVER $2,000,000
beyond all possible contingencies,
and owed nothing but current
household expenses. Mr.. Cooke
then proceeds To- give the details
of the property transferred to his
son Jay, to the extent of $50, 900 /;
to his daughter Laura $50, 900; to
his other two daughters about the
same amount each. and to his
youngest son, Harry ,about$l5. 600.
He concludes by saying that at the
time he made these settlements he
was worth So, 0O0,000
THE RECEIVERS REPORT,
just filed, says: Among the
assets are bonds of the Northern
Pacific, amounting TO $6,809, 600,
which are of no market value. /
am informed, however, that sales
in small quantities, at IS cents on
the dollar, have been effected.
From the best information re-
ceived, the debts of the firm will
amount to over S11. 100000, of
which $2,500,000 are secured by
collaterals or sett off" He sug-
gests that the estate settle with
any creditors willing in Northern
Pacific's, at IS cents on the dol
lar. They owe the first National
Bank OF Washington $500, 600 ;
that bank owes six hundred banks
throughout the country $780,
900. He recommends that
the settlement with these creditor
banks be made at fifty cents in
scash, to be paid by the First Ma
tional Bank, and fifty cents in
Northern Pacifics furnished by
Jay Cooke & Co., at ghty-five
cents on the dollar. This arrange
ment has already been perfected
with nearly half of these banks,
and he says no preference will be
given by completing it, but on
the contrary the estate will escape
$500, 900 liability to the banks by
reason of their stockholdership.
The First National Banks assets,
exclusive of Jay Cookies debt, will
fall short Of paying its liabilities
about $3.50, 600.
The Register joins in recon-
mending this arrangement
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

A STARTLING Truth !--Thous-
ands die annually from neglecting
coughs and cold, which soon ripen
into consumption, or other equally
fatal diseases of the lungs; when
by the timely use of single bottle
of "Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry" their lives have been pre-
served to a green old age.
jan17d1wl
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
TEaE LABOR TROUBLE
New Works Unemployed
WOrkingnen.
ACTION OF 1.-THE COMMITTEE
OF SAFETY

OF SAFETY
New YORK, January 10. 1.-THE
Committee of Safety" has adopted
resolution declining to accept
permission Of the societies to pa
rade to-day and abandoning their
own programme. Another COM
mittee has obtained consent of the
Mayor TO address a meeting of the
unemployed in Union Square.
THE DEMONSTRATION A FAILURE
The mass meeting Of MEM
ployed at Tompkin's square this
morning resulted in failure.
About 5000 assembled, but were
without any leaders, and a strong
posse of policemen cleaned the
square at about half-psst twelve
O'Clock Beyond a few cases of
slight clubbing. where the men
were slow in moving off. nothing
IF moment occurred. A squad of
mounted policemen have taken
possession of Tompkin's square,
and so far no trouble has been
reported, and to all appearance
the great parade has been
abandoned. While the po-
lice were driving off the
men one of them named Mercer,
assaulted Sergeant Berheld with a
hammer Merser stated that he
was ordered by the Tenth ward
association to assault any police
man who molested him.
LATER.
NEW YORK, Jan. I3.-Yesterday
the park commissioners having
control of Tompkins square with
drew their permit prematurely
granted to the workingmen to hold
their meeting there this morning,
and requested the police commits
sioners to prevent the projected
meeting being held. A large num-
Der of unemployed men, mainly
gathered in squads of few
hundred each, gathered in the
square, apparently awaiting the
arrival Of other bands and their
leaders, that the meeting might be
organized. Police Commission
er Duryea was in the locality, and
went to the 18th precinct station,
from whence soon issued % police
man, commanded by Capt. Walsh
and Sergeant Berthold. They
marched quickly to Tompkins
square, and divided into two par
ties, the captain commanding one
body and the sergeant the other.
Sergeant Berthold moved on
an ugly looking crowd bearing a
banner inscribed "Tenth Ward
Association ;" He advised
them to retire in peace, and not
give occasion for disturbance. He
was answered by a tall fellow of
military aspect, who appeared to
be the leader, calling upon the
men of the association to stand
firm and they did. The officers
walking, by this time came in
front of the leader who refused to
move back and the two engaged
in a struggle. The sergeant step
ded quickly to assist the officer,
but was met by little hungry
derson named Meyer, who struck
him on the temple with a ham
mer. Blood flowed freely from
the wound Mayer was at once
knocked senseless, and a general
and vigorous clubbing bega out of
WEIGH the officers came victorious.
bearing with them a number of
prisoners.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

Bill Gibson loved Miss Jessie
Hoch, and got mad, and this being
in San Francisco, he naturally re-
sorted to the argument OF pistols.
Miss Hoch barely doged . bullet,
and Bill was arrested; but when
he was arraigned she sen. word to
the court that she would marry
him if they would let him of.
They let him off.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
SURRENDERED AT LAST.
GARTH GENA CAPTURED BY
THE GOVERNING
Another Battle in Progress

MADRID, Jan. 13.-The city of
Carthagena has been captured by
the Government troops, and the
latter have taken possession of ii
and have occupied the city. The
insurgents captured in the city
have been placed under strong
guard. The members of the insur-
gent junta. together with many of
the Intransigentes, escaped from
the city on board the insurgent
iron-clad Numancia. The Span
ish fleet have attacked the Nu-
mancia, and the battle is now
progressing. The republican vol
unteers in this city have, by order
of the Government, surrendered
their arms. They will be dis
banded
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

The most tickle of her sex lives
in Oakland, California. When
about to be married she insisted
that the ceremony should be per-
formed in French and a postpone
ment was had until the next day.
A French minister was then on
hand, and she thereupon refused
to be married at all
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17
is said that Mr.. CharI,

Green, of Missouri, recently sold
the body Of his grandfather to the
agent Of a medical school for $40.
Mr.. Green's conduct was very rep
rehensible; for, as bodies sell for
but $40 in Washington, he ought
to have been ashamed Of himse!f
for asking twice the amount for
his grandfather. - Cbtsricr Journal.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

For cuts and bruises COSMO-
LINE is invaluable. If promptly
applied the wounds heal very
quickly without any inflammation
or soreness. 1t exceeds anything
ever offered. ian17dlw1
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

AT the end of 1878 there was H.
564 miles of railroad in the coun-
try, 4,190 miles having been con-
structed during the year.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

Nine Marshals of France have
been sentenced to death, and only
one of Observation-Disclosures had
the sentence committed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-17

Senator Hanlin is visiting at Kellogg's
In New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
CASH PLAN ADOPTED.

The postage law, which goes into operation ls'
Of January, 1875, requires prepay eat on all
newspapers sent through the mails beyond the
limits of the counties in which they are publish
ed We have, therefore, determined to adopt
the CASH PLAN for ali subscriptions. While
avoiding the losses, tardy payments and ex-
penses of collection incident TO the credit sys-
lem, we will be required to prepay the postage
Tie change determined upon will, therefore,
prove beneficial to both subscribers and publish
sr. The tormer will be relieved Of the postage
Tax whilst the latter will be enabled to simplify
ne operations of his business and TO improva
the facilities for conducting it
No name aUiU be entered n'lteSS tie Subscrlp.
ton is paiG for i'l adrnnce.
During the past tow months every subscriber
in arrears has been furnished through the mails,
with statement of his account. Many have
responded with re1nlttsnces dischsrging their
liabilities and paying IT advance for the current
wear We appeal urgently 10 those who have
not nade q Similar response u DO so without
further delay, us alter the first Of january. 1919.
ye will commence TO discontinue the paper tc
those who have not paid i'll adv ance. The time
within which all in arrears can close up the bal
ances due and make an advance payment IS am
pie and we tiatter ourselves that but few names
will be dropped.
ALEXANDRIA November 9.
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Number of Tickets. 100000.
PRICE OF TICKETS.

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature Of Virginia and
the Circuit Court Of Orange county, proposes,
By series of Grand Gift Concerts, to estaD 'sn
and endow 3 Home for The Old. lntrm sTd
Destitute Ladies Of Vlrgnis" a. M"ntpeher'
tho former r. s.dence Of President jas Madison
9'he Association is under tho controi OF elgh;
trustees, six oil whom are elected hi ennially by
the stockholders and two appointed BY the ""''
ernor Of Virginia. :,
References By permission: His EXccI!eninTy'
James L. K"mper, Govern9r OF virginia; n us
Exceliency, Gilbert G. Walker, ex-Gov. OF Va I;
Hon. Robert E. Wthers Lieutenant Gover1or
of Virginia and y. : Senator elect; Hon Rebt.
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District of virginl4;
Senators and Members of Congress from Virgins.