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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Several cattle are reported to
have died in Kentuck.y from eat
ing tobacco stalks. A warning 20
calves.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
SECR EFT Societies.

IiotiOp LIZ WdId5, WIZ piColdCh
over the y. B. Conference, recent
ly held in this place, INDUCES in a
lengthy letter to The Religious TEL
escope, discussing the questio' :,
"Are secret combinations sinf' ;, ~,
He argues that they are;but ne n,e-
ginning and end of the .o.nallad
argument are based ur ON 4,,a as.
sumption that Mason ~, odd Eel
lowship, &C., work t,,sr,.v net on
~ 10 e'e'r mem .ners, but to 9TH
ers. iieeveh goes further and as
so'.' ''a' .niany families are rob-
oeo =, % husbands and fathers
neeueu presence, and of the money
'n"V IS needed for food and cloth
~ 4, to keep up q standing in from
<ne to half dozen lodges" We
( deny any and all such propositions.
Bishop Edwards is probably a
good christian and understands his
own denominationa' require
menis. On such subjects he ought
to know something, b. Of Free
Masonryand kindred associations
does not know anything, and con-
sequently should not, as a chris
tan gentlemen, attempt to defame
them. The question should not be
"Are secret combinations stnful:"
because the answer necessarily de-
ponds upon the character and prin-
cIples of the combination. DO
they assail the christian religion,
or are they in any way inimicaI to
it's advancement? He assumes the
affirmative. On the contrary, we
hn0a0 that they are valuable aids
to Christ's cause, and assert if
Bishop Edwards knew more of
their teachings and benefits, his
christian experience would be
taught valuable lessons. Did not
Jonathan make a coUenant with
the house of David, and did not
Jonathan cause David TO saoeor
again, because he loved him. How
does Bishop Edwards harmonic
this swearing with the prohibition
included in the sermon on the
mount from which he quotes SO ex
tensively? Can ii be harmful for
brothers OF an association 10 love
one another as did Jonathan and
David Certainly not. Can it be
harmful for other associations to
illustrate in their intercourse with
one another the wonderful love
and heroic devotion manifested i'm
the story Of Damon and Pythias?
Surely not. Bishop Edwards al
most utters SANDER when he
charges these benevolent associa-
tons with robbing the husband of
time, and wives and children of
food and clothing. Let him visit
the sick and distressed family of
member of these associations and
inquire who aids them, while 1--WE
hope to be excused for the re.
mark the churches are sending
their lands to the heather. The
answer will be "the Masons or
the Odd Fellows, oc the knights,
&c. Inquire OF the widow and
orphan who assisted aud bore The
expense of the funeral, and you
will get the same answer. Then
as the widow and orphans strug-
gle with The world for a living and
an education, inquire who
watches over and assists them ?
and you will get the same answer.
Yet Bishop Edwards says such
combinations are sinful. The
fact is any religion without such
principles would he fallacy.
| b.
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THE G. xaNs CRspN coNCcCss

nv Changers are beginning to
iia Ae their power felt in the halls
= legislation. The Railroad Trans
pDFtation bill, reported by McCra-
ny, OF Iowa, early in the session,
from the Committee on Railroads,
has passed the House by a vote of
f21 yeas to lt6 nays. The western
members voted en- Diasse for the
bill, while the opposition came
from the eastern memhers and the
strict constructionists of the South
This IS the first victory for the
Changers in Congress as there can
be no doubt their influence
prompted the introduction and
passage OF the measure. The same
influence will doubtless carry the
bill through the Senate, SO the
legislation may be looked upon as
a fixed fact. 1t is certainly a stare
ling Innovation. on what has been
the practice of the government
from its foundation. The bill as it
goes to the Senate enacts that all
railroad lines carrying freight and
passengers between different
States, whether owned by one or
by various corporations, shall be
regarded as employed in COM
merce among the several States,
and shall be liable for any VIOLA
ton OF the act. They are forbidden
to charge more than fair and rea-
sonable rate for transportation Of
freight and passengers, such rate
to be ascertained and fixed by a
Board of Railroad Commissioner
to be appointed by the President,
by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, and to
be residents of each OF the
nine judicial districts of the
United States. They are to be
disinterested persons, and not TO
have any interest stocks, bonds,
or property of any railroad or any
transportation company. This
Board of COMMISSIONS" is to in
stitute thorough investigation and
inquiry into rates. tolls and COM
pepsation charged for Transporting
passengers and freight over rail
roads, and into the reasonableness
thereof, anu as soon as practica
BILE after such Investigation and in
quiry, to prepare for the railroads
schedGle Unreasonable maximum
rates for freights, , enger and
ears on said lines respectively,
the schedule 10 be duly auihenti-
Gated by said Commissioners, and
to be printed and kept posted up
in each Of the Offices and depots of
such railroad company, corpora
ton OF person.
The doc,rine of vested rights &C
qu'red under State legislation, will
hardly stand in the way of this
exercise of federal jurisdiction,
This is the point where the legis-
)ation touches the great monopo-
lies in a tender place.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Hon. Herschel ". johnson
doesn't want 10 be Cove nor of
Georgia. We DON wonder at H..
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
THE CRUEL WAR OVER
When Johnny Comes Marching
Home.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE
First Regiment, Col. Benson, ar
rived from the Susquehanna depot
this morning at s. 80 A fter
breakfasting at the railroad depot,
the regiment made a handsome
street parade on their way to their
armory. The military left all
quiet at Susquehanna.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

General Beauregald has wri' n
to the Washington Republican IN
answer to Governor Herbert's let
ter on the Louisiana question, ac-
companied by two communion
tons signed by prominent citizens
Of New Orleans, showing that
when Genecal Beauregard W a
candidate the odice sought him
ana ~ t he did no : the of
fee.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The great University boat race
betwee1 Oxford and the Universi-
ties of Cambridge came or on the
Thames river on Saturday, and re-
sol ed in The defeat Of Oxford.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

y mule colt is the very incarna-
ton Of stupidity, and we can read
lily credit the Story the Lexington
Press tells OF one which ran race
with locomotive on the Licking
ton road, acd assisted on keeping
ahead of it ill he drove the engi-
neer to the verge of suicide.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Ben Misunderstanding old Ben,
they used 10 call han in OH is
rot dead. lie is a member of he
lobby at Washilgto
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Harry Bill is a Republican can
didate for State Senator in Con-
necticut. Tom and Dick will
probably go for him.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The poet Longfellow is on a
visit at Hamilton, Ontario, and
intends to spend this summer in
Canada.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Washington Star says that
on 2 Count OF want of practice it
takes a veteran Congressman
very long to apply a postage
stamo.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Boston Journal has no in
tention Of Withdrawing from the
Republican party.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The ho.,om of Lake Erie con
tains 10000 corpses.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Connecticut Democrats are
trying to make capital as anti
iniaiionists.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Boo. John S. Carlisle is tailed
of as q candidate for Congress in
the first District.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

AT the Democratic Ward Meet
ings in Hagerstown on Saturday
night last, the following nomina-
lions were made:
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The new F'euch minister, Bar.
,oldi, WI arrive in Washington
today.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The New York San SAYS the
world is div,aed in'o three classes {:
Sain;s, Sinuets and the Beechers.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
" MASSACHUSETTS,
THE MAssACH UsETTs SENATOR
SHIP.

NEW YORK, April "a Bos.
ton special says that stock in Gen.
Banks for United States Senator
has gone lower Gov. Washburn
is most talked of as the compro-
mise. John M. Forbes is also
mentioned. Nothing is likely to
be accomplished this week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-11
4lParkRoW,N.Y.
THE ELECTRIC WATER CURE.

This institution is now open for the reception, Of
patients. 1t is pleasantly and BEAUTIFULLY locsfed
in the beautiful city OF
Independence, Iowa,
and is easy of from all parts of the country
Although not exclusively Water Cure we have
SO styled II for want of better name The gen.
eral treatment embraces Hydropathy HomeOpathy
ELECTRICITY and Hygiene. The value of Elecfricitv
as a remedial agent has not until recently heen
properly estimated and where used il. connection
with Hydropathy and Homeopathy, 1t is rendered
donbly efficient.
The Electro Thermal Bath as administered in
ms institution. is not surpassed BY any other Bath
rromihent among diseases treated are those OF
the Lungs. Liver. Spleen, Heart, Kidnsys: also
Cataffh Bronchitis, Paralysis. Scrofula, Cancer
General Debility Nervous and all Chronic dipeas-
cs. ~
After years of experience and excellent succeea
win this mode of treatment we feel confident Of
our ability to relieve the sucrngs Of those sfflcf
cd with the various diseases to which the human
system is subject
individuals wishing to avail Themselves of the
penenis OF this Institution. may be assured OF the
best OF care and medical treatment. with ali that
KIND attention which is calculated to induce 4
nome like feeling, very desirable and necesssrv
fering. " WV 'NN """ ''''
!, Any further information may be obtained
oy addressing either Of the undersigned
J. Z. LOOMS,
. MRS. j. K. LOOMS. N. d.
40 Independence, Iowa.
, 1874-05-26
PERS0NAIt.

1NF0NMA ATlON " ANT I'D .~OF Pill IIlp CORRIGAN,
WH9 Iet s iatleIs ana notless omc, on a9 oYo'.
u ye1rs a ore srk o,ot! jacket dark striped pants.
ssna ~ 69 s ana nsow srt IL r. ~ hfs Ky
sy @ bGe three SSr aH Hasa rask SSSssy
concerning hth viii bo thankfully rooe!yud by hi. to-
L9ayoa n.qnts, who zcsda at II uenryAt NORTH hllu,
Tha at0ye hay dark brown hair, straight willis lcn aud
1s auuaro built Ha nosd not o alarmed ut uooua Ills
parents, for ttoy Will racoIyo hu, kindly
Il " IL q. ~
, 1874-05-26
ILLINOIS PROHIBITION STATE CONVENTION
AND GRAND juBlLEEl

All persons In tho Btato OF rllnoin who orpoao
the liconblng OF tho llquor-tra.lo and who arc
willing to unto upon ono common platform for
Tho purpose Of BupproBsing tho ammo through
National, State, aud Municipal logislatlon, nre
respectfully requested to meot In Mass Conven-
ton, in Durley Hall, lit the City OF Bloomington.
on Tuesday, tho 80th day OF juno ncxt at 10
o'clock >. NJ, to nominate candidates for State
Treasurer and Superintendent Of Public 1nstruc.
transact auoh othor bualnoHs as may comic boforo
tho Convention.
In view Of tho unprecedented sucoeHsos Of tho
temperance cause within tho past few months,
It IL PROPOSED to hold grand State jubilee, To
rejoice ovor our rocent vfotorieB, aud TO devise
why's aud means for tho widening and deepening
Of tho work Until wo Hocllro the moro substantial
resulta OF ohr lahors In tho form Of 6tato and
National lawa for tho ontiro suppression OF tho
dram -Bhop. It Ia understood thcra will bo como
now plans OF organization proposed at this
meeting.
With all loca1 organizations that nro friondiy
to the cnHo, 500 to 1t TINT they arc represented
by ono or moro delegatos, and thus aid Ia making
one grand forward move upon the onomy's works
from al parts Of tho linoa
dram-Bhop,n should bo our motto.
Tile Chicago & Alton, Illinois Central, md
Bloomington i Lafayette Ronda will roturn
dolegatoa for one,ffM fare, and tho Indianapolis.
Bloomington j. WeHtorn Road ,qnl return thom
free.
py order Of the State Censrsl Committee.
JOHN ". HAadAnD, Chairman.
3. r. DENIEnn1TT, Secretary.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, May 20 1871.
, 1874-05-26
LvMBEemEus INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.

WKsT DRAHoHs sLuMnEns1An's EXCHANGE,
Wtll1AMsrunT, pn., hlaJ 10. 187A.f
bog to inform you thatMr. J. Hy. 9ymonlB,
editor Of tho Lumber Trade, Boston, having pro-
poBed convocasion Of lumbormcn tor tho pur-:
pose Of forming an international Association Of
lrrnbermon, the subject was presented to this
Exchange at regular meeting, held April "a,
1874, whom tho following resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
Rksolrtd, That the members Of tho West branch
Lumbcrman's Exchange give their hearty approval 10
tile proposition Of Mr.. ]. Hy. synonds, to convene
gathering OF tho lubermen Of North Ancrica for con
statfou matters Of interest 10 tho whole trade, aud
to lake action for the permanent association OF ln
Directors for them to take ouch action Will further
tho end In Wow.
at a moeting Of the Bonrd Of Directors. held
April 20, 1874, the following preamble and reso'
lutIons wore adopted.
WHErEAs, It haH been brought TO tho notice Of tho
Exchange Tint convocation cf al lhs luIbcr-,nann-
factrora IN the United statee and Canada would bo
productive Of good reaulta 10 tha tralc aud
WHEnEAs, II a believed that tho nleattug should DO
hold in tho City of WillIanBror tho advantages Of
coural location and hote and either accommodations
woya 10 HnsSsnas;sea s,a, .;s III. the7ssore bgM
chango extend corfn Invitation to all manufacturers
Of lumber In tho United States and Canads to meet In
convocation. In this city, the 93l dny in june next
Redcttd, That tho Secretaries Oo ordered to trans
init copea Of these resolutions to n lumbcr-or9Aniza-
tons and to papers In DISTRICTS for th0r In
formation.
l. hnyo tho honor to be, yours respectfully,
WM. RANDALL Pn1oR Assistant. Secretary.
, 1874-05-26
AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
" MARSHALL, Mich, HAY -, 1874,

MARSHALL. Mich, HAY q, 1874.
70 khs Editor Of Ihe Chicago TRIBUNE:
Sin: During tho prosent waoR the denizens OF
ihe South Side Of Chicago wero, on several ocea-
dons. delighted at seeng nlirago Which is Of
raro occurrence. Tho undersigned had read OF
them, but had never seen Que OF them till, hap
peuing to bc in your great city tho present wook,
viewing tho wonders Of the phDni1-like town, ho
noticed this, first while III a Cottage Grove
eyonue car, when, as II involuntarily, eaoh pas
eehger asked the other, "What Ia thktP" Some
answered that they did not know; others said,
'Why. that is Michigan Clty;" aud othors said
It WAS mirage. 1went down to the lake 1t
Oakland Station, aud looked and looked In won
dormont at 1t, and recalling my elementary
knoWledgo Of tho science ct optics, enaeayored
TO eAtigfy my outouity; but ali to no par
ticular purpose. On Friday OF this wook /
had occasion TO 90 to Michigan. and. on
,aohjng tho vicinity Of Oakland Station,
IL HRme spectacle WaH az prominent As tho day
lore, md, Al the train moved on East va
f1ed to approach tho locality Of tho'rtoture In
.ke; but very soon, as tho trafn left tho
~.9ore, throwing timber, etc., between us
III picture, 1t paRaed out of Wow. Aa We
HE Tho Vicinity Of Calumet Station, I OBJ
tho o6jec! which furnished the shadop
.- delighted tho people away over In CHI
N.iaar Calumet Station there Ii a vide
utordTAtor, having beautiful rim OF yollos
md tho east sAore. and Immediately
Wis : handsome belt OF timber. Tho
ter asstaa shallow t--shsopHh u grove
,rasa Of heavy stxhE at Rs|s9t'
, 1874-05-26

yollow color. II was thls which was photographed
ing tho rim Of sand, tho ycllov atraw, and tho
green foliage OF tho tlmbcr, and 1t only required
a llttlo atretch Of imagination to maGo tho VIC
turo look like Michigan City. ia. Il.
, 1874-05-26
trhe SIloop.vVnr In colorado.

=, TToM lie 1ttd5lo Cody CEieJ3a7H, May9.
On friday Inst, Alr. Ohilds. WHO llves on Apnoho
Crock, aud who is largely engaged in wool l-grow-
ing, loft his ranch to come to Pueblo On business
house aud knocked at tho door. In the house at
the tine we're tho hort1e1, Mira. ChildB, anu n
hirod girl. Tho party called to tho hertlor to
como out, which ho refused to do. when the gang
frod two slots into the house, ono Of tho bnlts
smashing some china in closet. The horder
then went out, when three Of this brave party
marchod him to q hill noar the house, and kept
their pistols pointed 1t his head, while tho ro-
mainder Of them killed eighty eight sheep, which
Mr.. Chi1da valued at 52,OD0. After performing
this act Of daring they lot tho herder 90, stating
that toy intended to kill al Of tho shcop botweca
the uucrfano and the Groonhorp. None of tho
party we're disguised, but the herdor, being q
atiangcr, did not recognize any Of them.
, 1874-05-26

Miyoonnucous.
T1TANTEp-2 GIRLS, TO ATTEND BAKERY
w and to cook In restaurant. Call ot 81 West MRdi-
Bon-st.
WANTED 70 SEW STRAW AT TUHNElHs
W Nteaolegy, - Statest.
ATANTED--LADY AND GENTLEMEN CANVAS.
w sora Tor tho bennington Swing Machine. Liberal
Inducements. H5 fitnt0At.
, 1874-05-26
REAL ESTATE WANTED,

1ATANTED-WE WANT SOME GOOD IMPROVED
w farms to oachangs Tor Ohoago aud suburban prop
arty. Owners pcasc call ur address us. Ah9 W. wan
hoseB aud lots IN e1nange for unneuntored lots; vii
assume. AOltlsla SHAW, ROOM blothoast Ohutel
Block.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-16
NaIional Ronrd OF rrnds.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.-The Nstiona,
Board OF Trade reassembled this morning
The Secretary read communication
from the American Cheap Transportation
Association now In session In Washing.
ton inviting the Board TO be present dur
ing the session.
The Board rendered o vote Of thanks "a
the Association, but on account of the
press Of business 1t could not accept the
invitation.
The report Of the Committee on Ma,
tional Finances was then taken up.
j. ID. Boynton, of New York, moved
as q substitute for the report Of the Com
mittee the views and suggestions OF the
committee: appointed by the Board oI
Managers OF the New York Produce Ex,
change, to consider the subject Of Ma,
tlonal finances. -
Dir. Bonner, OF St. Louis, differed a pre.
amble and resolutions on National finau.
ces.
The debate on the report continued TIL
! o'clock, when the report Of the New
York Produce Exchage, offered BY Mr.,
Boynton as substitute for the report of the
Committee an National Finances, was
voted on and rejected.
Mr.. Stevens, Of New York, withdrew
his amendment offered yesterday.
Amendments were offered BY Messrs,
Nsyro Of Boston, Bonner OF st. Louis,
Grub Of Philadelphia and Dore Of Chi.
cago which were severally rejected. The
original report ol the Committee on Nat.
lonal Finances was then taken up and the
four resolutions telegraphed yesterday
voted on and all adopted, the first by q
vote OF A to 0, the second by vote oi 40
10 10, the third unanimously and the
fourth by SO TO 18. -,
Grover, of st. Louis said he was In.
structed TO make report from the Com
mittee on Transportation.
The report was ordered to. be printed,
and made the special order for tomorrow
morning. a "a gcrsl1." = 80 .
Grubb, of Philadelphia, from the spe.
cial Committee to which the proposed
amendments to the revenue laws was re-.
terred, handed in q report, which will
come up tomorrow.
Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-16
Now York Market.

New YoRK. January 15.-Cotton-
Dull and declined; middllng uplands
l03c. Flour-Dull and lower; superfipe
western and State SO 0Oa8 40; common 10
good So S5a7 10; good to choice 81 15S
: 90; white wheat extra 81 60s9 Is; extra
OHIO SO 00a9 40. Wheat-Heayy and
lower. Rye-Qulet and tirmer; western
and State 81 05s1 90. Barley-Scsrce.
western 81 CS. COrn-Uunsettled, il.
regular and lower; old western mixed in
store 9la02ic; do afost 92a94c; red do
adoat 95aSSc. 0ats-Heavy and lover:
mixed western 04c; white 84fa65c; white
S4ia65c. CotTee-Flrm; Rio 24ta27sc.
Sugar-Dull and easier. Eggs-Quiet
Butter and Cheese-Unchauged. Whtaky
-Frmer, 99ts90ic.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-16
The Letter That settled Caleb's
Hash.


Hash.
The following Is the exact text of the
letter addressed by Mr.. Cushing to Jeffer.
son Davis:
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1871.
DEAR SIR-Mr. Archibald Roane, for
the last six or seven years q clerk in the
Attorney Generals office, desires from me
a letter Of introduction to you, and he de-.
serves II, not in the view Of anticipating
aaminlstertal forms, but that he may have
the honor OF your personal intercourse. OF
this l take pleasure in assuring you
he Is eminently worthy. A Southern
man by birth, family and affection. he
has carefully studied and ably discussed
In De BOWS Review and other Southern
works the lamentable events which have
been gradually undermining and have at
length overthrown the American Union,
While 0 practical man, he is also q ripe
and accomplished scholar, with, indeed,
predominant literary tastes and habits,
In the discharge Of his official duties he
has combined in q singular degree tho
purest integrity and most enlight.
ened intelligence with modest con.
tentment In his lot, having more
than once declined office of the most con.
spicuous employment in the public serv-
ice. He now resigns his present office
from sentiments Of devotion 10 that which
alone he can feel to.be his county
namely, the Confederate States, from one
Of which (Texas) he was appointed,
most heartily commend him as q gentle
man and as . man to your confidence and
esteem; and l am, with the highest con.
slderation, your obedient servant,
Q. CUsHrHa.
To Hon: Jefersou Davis, Preside mt o.
| the Confederate States,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-16
OHIO LEGISLATURE.

Columns, Jan. 15.-In the House this
morning bills were introduced to provide
that the Marshalls Of towns and cities NAV
be appointed by the Mayor instead O
being elected; TO repeal the act authoriz-
ing the creation OF Commissioners Of fish
cries.
In the Senate bill was passed to allow
Governor Allen 10 use q stamp In afflxinl
his signature to the official papers instead
ot signing his name.