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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-01

RICHMOND MARKET, April 30.-Receip's of
Grain light. Wheat l60alS3 i,r fair to choc,
red and white Sales OF Corn at SOaS1. Nothing
doing in Rye or Oats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-01

w. 4 o RAILROAD. There is no doubt
now that the Washington ADD Ohio Railroad
will be extended at once to Round Hill Enough
mouey, we believe, has been already pledged
to accomplish this result. The spirit is up,
and the people are beginning to appreciate the
value and Importance uf this road. We be-
Iievc that during the year it will be handed
over to the people Of the valley, aud they un-
questionably will send IL on It's way rcjolclng
towards lis ultimate destination. -Loufom En-,
tsrDytSe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-01

Ice. 10 Consequence: Of the mild winter the
ice crop OF the UoiieL States is said 10 be sinai
Ter THAI for many years past, and CONSUMERS
will have to pay much higher price than they
paid last season, Our city dealers, who ial'ed
TO secure Ii crop at nome, have contracted tol
full supplies Of Norlhern ice, and CONSUMERS
here have 10 lear Of the supply failing The
Rirhuloud papers think that, while the supply
of this Necessary article in that c y will proba
tly be adequate to the demand, the price will
DC at least double what it was last Year. We
arc not informed rs TO what the difference "i
price will be Ia I4ynchburg. LynchLWy Necs,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01
From TI.enfOll.

APRIL % Spring flowers an. green
grass are making their appearance.
The river is overcoming the low
banks, and We now may look Cor 'hish
tide"
We have mail three times a week,
aud now we get or letters without
so much delay.
We can stand aud look from sew
eral points Of this place aud see the
new buildings that have been bull dur
log tho last year in Red Wing. MINI
Look back for two decades and think
wha, dreary looking place it must
have been as compared with the now
spleudidly arrayed city.
j G. Arnold is identifying bis place
by planting a row Of trces-mostly soft
maple-along the road by his farm |
all the farmers would plant trees alou,
the roadside the traveller would fee
thankful "as he plods his weary way
besides it would make this prairie III,
most beautiful place in Pierce county
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Mrs. Van Colt, the celebrated reyi.
vallst, is soon to be at River Falls Ii
Uncle Charley Cox, Oliver Powell. an
Abner Morse, don't get out Of the way
before she arrives they are "soners -
ChPPe'ca Heraid.
Not a bit Of it, George. 1t is at
Taylors Falls, Mimi, where this per
suasive Evangelist is soon to commence
her labors, and not River Falls, Wis.
Then, too, just think how often it has
happened that UNCiE CHARLEY has
been taken (miss lakon) for a divine.
Why, sir, he rides on half fare on the
railroads, aud dues at half price Ut
fashionable hotels, just on account Of
the grace in his dcmeanor. No mon.
George, no moro, since you arc 10 more
at home on religious subjects thah you
are in geography.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

raising the Aant Betsy. They ought
to put some yeast under her.
A catholic priest for Prescott and
vicinity has been appointed by the
Bishop, to arrive here between the 9TH
and 18th CT May.
The Northern Line Packet have
not yet fallen into state of regularity.
having come through the lake sooner
than they expected.
James Sven has sold his house
and lot to John Hone, Of Point Doug
las. He has purchased farm sdioin.
ing that Of James Smith who removed
from here this spring
--Cumby, the terror to trout, has re-.
turned to Prescott. lie has been spend.
ing the winter at ST. Louis. He
brought with him valuable horse
which nc drives with evident sat.stac
ton.
-Four freight cars loaded with
wheat and a caboose car ran off from
the Hastings bridge. The caboo.e be.
came detached from the trucks and
iloated down the river opposite the leyee
and was towed to the shore. The 9th.
er cars sank to the bottom Of the river.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01
From Prescott.

j. c. Button, esq, has returned.
Frank Mcllroy has started for She
drive.
Three Northern Line Steamers
came up on Wednesday.
We are indebted to span of
horses and scedcr for a runaway.
Tho Mark Bra1lcy made her way
through Lake 81. Croix last Tuesday
William Bolknap, of Brandon
Vermont, is visiting at Capt. Meach
ans.
W. II. Gates has been confined to
the house for few days, but has rccoy
cred.
The prodigal Dolly has returned
and Is now content to Craze on Pres.
colt pastures.
The Aykansas came up last Mon
day night; the FIRST of the Diamond Io
Lane M this year.
They meet with poor success at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

A great amount Of prejudice still cx-
lists against auxiliary newspapers This
error should be dssipatcd, since they
contain the very latest news in the
country, and are fresh at every issue
The country publisher who elects them
is behind the times, both in news and
enterprise. The farmer who would 90
back to the use of the old wooden plow,
describing the bright steel one Of the
present day, would scarcely be farther
behind the times than the country pub
Usher who diseards the fresh, bright
patent"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Charley Ensign is making it lively
for "highwaymen." Not those "rob.
bers who are terror to timid travel.
ers, but those fellows who have a hor.
Tor Of doing a days work to improve the
Highways, and yet are always finding
fault because they are not better. Mr..
Ensign has commenced al tho right
place, aud in good earnest. For sever.
al days past his field Of action has been
on Cascade, and the result is that the
price Of lots has doubled there He
has grubbed out the trees, cleaned them
out, and broken the ground Now lot
this be followed up, and we shall soon
have one Of the finest diving parks in
the country, as well as one Of the hand
soonest streets in America. IL already
rivals Broadway, or any other way that
was ever Travelled bypilsrim or philoso.
pher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

A. II. Morrison and his brother, r
NJ. Morrison, have rented of Il. t.
Tubbs the new store which he is just
completing and in which they will put
a choice and tasty stock of confection.
enes, fruits, tobaccos, cigars, &c Ice
cream and soda water will be kept con-
stantly on hand. They are enterprlsing
young men aud will keep neat and
tidy establishment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Mrs Scales would respectfully say to
the ladies' Of this place and vicinity,
that she is in receipt Of a large stock Of
Millinery Goods, purchased at panic
prices, in Boston and other eastern
cities, which she now offers at price
that defy competition. She would also
say that she has engaged The services Of
an accomplished milliner to whose work
she invites ;he attention of all desiring
neat and fashionable work in her line
of business. DO not fail to give her
call at an early day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

1t adds greatly to the appearance OF
village to keep the streets and alleys
clear of wood, lumber, rubbish and car
riages. 1t is mistaken rotion that a
man has right to pile manure and filth
into either a street or AN alley, or to FIJI
them with wood, posts, or any thing
else. They were dedicated to tho pub
lie, for public. aud not for private use
But it is Of expediency, health and
neatncss that we would now speak. It
is known to all that some Of our streets
are crowded, and some Of the ALLEYS
nearly or quite blOckaded. All agree
that il is wrong, but too many neglect
10 correct the wrong. We think a lit.
tie careful reflection by each individual
viii result in prompt action, aud a hope
full reformation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

We predict that New Richmond will
be the liveliest place in the country
this summcr.-lH. Crolr Republican.
There is no good reason why it should
not, and host Of them why 1t should
be.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Considerable talk is now made about
petitioning Congress to renew the St.
Croix and Superior land grant, and OK
tend the time for building the road
If this is done it may be we'll for Pierce
county TO insist on provision in the
bill requiring the road to be built to
the Mississippi river Justice demands
IT,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

1t is an old saying that, if a man
could be conscious of all that was said
ofhim in his absence, he would probably
become a very modest man. We think
so, and we think all might feel that
consciousness to very great extent, if
each man would only apply to himself
what he is constantly repeating about
somebody else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Il. Siguerson, of III Paso, made Us a
call few days since. lie was on hi,
way for Hastings, with about one hun
dred gallons of maple syrup, with
which to sweeten the denizens of that
goodly city. lie says the sugar season
hos been fair one, but comparatively
few have improved it; he could have
made more, but concluded he didn'
want to make sugar ell summer, henc,
he adjourned till next sprng.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

The lady WHO drove her horse and
buggy to the singing school last Satur-
day evening, and got SO deeply interest
ed in the exercises Of the evening that
she wake home and left her horse hitch
cd to the fence, ought to have subsidized
the boy who went after him, with lib.
cral share of peanuts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Geo. G. Giuty, editor Of the Chip
pewa Herald, has been selected to de.
liver the Annual Address before the
Editorial Association at Milwaukee, in
June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

John Klernon has sold his interest in
the livery stables tt9 stock in this
village, to A. Ii. Lord. Albert is well
and favorabIy known In this place as
livery man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Ole Gardner, of Spring Lake, gave US
a call last Tues day. Mr.. Gardner was
the first, and for many years the only
settler in that town, having grown up
with it; watched it through infancy and
youth, he still appelrs able for mlny
years to lend a helping hand in guiding
it on its way Of progress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

1t is easier, as we'll as far more agree
able to debate with statesman, or rea.
son with a philosopher, than to dispute
with bIockhead; yet there are many
who seem to relish the latter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Extremes often meet. We thought
SO the other day when we saw Ike
Pierce (Glt - and Dan. Reynolds (5it
p drawn together to sat on jury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01

Last Saturday Daniel Frazier left a
load of wheat aud oats in a shanty near
the river, in the town of Kinnickinnic,
the same which he intended to sow on
Monday. But, on Monday, non est IN.
yeRtus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01
THE JOURNAL.
Town and VulleU

The man who couldn't stand it any
longer" took seat, fell asleep in
church, and now holds comfortable
position.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-05-01
AND
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Are pronounced by frst-class mu-
slcians, wherever introduced, to be
strictly a hrst-class instrument
powerful, yet sweet and melodious.
Father, dear father cone down with the
chink
AMI order an organ for me,
Twill make our home pleasant and happy,
you know
I'll ever be thankful TO thee
And when admirers come round thick and
fast,
Each wishing me with him to 60.
III tell them my father has been very Kind Z
That 90 not wish for beau.
instruments on easy monthly in
stallments to reliable parties.
n. u. COON,
la-45 State Agent, Emu Care. Wis
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29
SUICIDE.
A Man Hangs Himself to the Bars
of His Cell ut the Insane
Asylum.

William H. Cummings, aged thirty-fve years,
and native of Canada, committed suicide, at
half-past 10 A. NJ. yesterday, by hanging
himself with a sheet to the bars of his cell at
the Insane Asylum.
Cummings, it will be remembered, at
tempted to commit suicide last Friday even
ing by jumping into the river at the head of
Girod street, but was rescued and brought to
the Central Station where, on examination,
DR.. Ames discovered him to be insane, and
ordered him to be sent to the asylum, where
he committed the rash act.
Mr.. Cummings came to this city about a
month ago and commenced dealing in cattle,
when it is supposed he lost his mind. Coroner
Chsstant held an inquest, and the jury re-
turned verdict in accordance with the above
facts
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29
THE STATE VOTE.
Why It Has Not Been Promulgated.
They Have 1t Down Fine on DuDuclet'
The Reason Why Anderson Overlald'

1t ia now definitely settled that Anderson is
in town. He did not skip off to the country
to spend the holidays as did Wells, but
thought he would take his chances here.
He has not been seen abroad, keeping all
the while mysteriously in the background,
holding himself aloof as it were from any in.
tercourse whatever with the public, all Of which
is seemingly strange when it is considered
that he is in possession of such clear con-
cience, so well satisfied that he acted the part
of truly upright man and did his duty by
the people.
No one has seen him, but there is positive
assurance that he wrestled with his Christmas
turkey in secret, and wide spread inquiry has
gone forth as to why he should thus have
tarried, when he repeatedly expressed desire
to leave the city before Christmas, as business
of the utmost importance required his atten-
ton at home.
The explanation is thus given 1t will be
observed that the vote for State Treasurer has
not been promulgated, although the compile:
ton was made giving to Dubuclet the very
small majority of 95S.
The process by which this result was
evolved has been lucidly explained. 1t was
very simple, requiring only knowledge of
the rules of addition and subtraction-princi-
pa!ly subtraction-and just why the Republi-
caa majority was not made much larger,
when it could have been SO given as easily as
not has been looked upon as something Of a
mystery.
The fact that the result has not been pro-
mulgated, and that the board adjourned sub
ject to call, makes it quite evident that there
is no certainty yet whether Dubuclet will be
declared Treasurer, the matter resting wholly
with himself in that there are certain
schemes to which it is necessary that he
should become party.
Should he reject these propositions, which
have reference to certain transactions with the
Funding Board, it will be an easy matter to
bring him to, SO to speak, by simply making
an explanation, and impressing upon him the
fact that the result can be easily changed in
favor of Moncure, by reconsideration Of the
vote in the four parishes referred to the Leg
islature, which has been canvassed and COM
piled, but not signed. Of course, under such
Dubuclet will be agreeable.
This, it is affirmed, explains why Anderson
overlaid.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29
[From the Propagateur.l
THE ORANGES.

We know not exactly the conditions of or
ganization of that society: We know not on
what basis it rests. AS no good can emanate
from a bad source, We are pleased to believe
that those who have formed that association
seek the welfare of the country, by the appli-
cation Of principles dictated by religion and
morality. We have gathered interesting ac-
counts of the great importance which this
institution is assuming.
Thus we see that in Kentucky the Oranges
conduct their own bank affairs In the single
State Of Iowa, the agency of the Oranges has
saved to these institutions sum amounting
to $4,000, which would otherwise have been
devoured by intermediates In Philadelphia,
the chiefs of the Order are constructing an
immense hotel tor the use of members of the
Oranges who will visit that city for the Cen
tennial.
In great many Oranges they are building
or renting halls, are furnishing them elegant
~, decorating them with works of art and
establishing libraries therein. In Oregon, II
Senators in 30, and "a Representatives in CO.
belong to the Oranges. Libraries are started
everywhere, where men and women are ad-
mitted, and where they can procure the neces-
sary notions to perfect themselves in agricul-
tIlre.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29

The polyspheric ship is the name given to
the latest novelty in nautical construction. and
is due to English ingenuity. The bottom is
fiat and fitted with three inclined planes with
square ends, the effect being as though three
teeth Of a gigantic saw were moved through
the water with the sloping portion Of the
teeth first. The inventor has tested the device
by means Of SMALL models impelled by rockets.
A seven-pound model was driven by three
pound three ounce rocket a distance of one
hundred and five yards in three seconds or at
the rate of sixty-three knots pc, hour. The
motion is said to resemble sliding over ice.
There is scarcely any water disturbance, and
the decks are apparently motionless When
drawn slowly over the water the vessels offered
more resistance than models Of the ordinary
shape ; but when the equilibrium between
the horizontal pressure OF the inclines for.
ward ana the pressure Of the water in the
contrary direction are destroyed, the model at
once rises in the water and passes over the
mass OF hitherto obstructing fluid.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29
"THE COURTESY OF THE SENATE. ,

Our Washington correspondent informs us
that the Hon. Mr.. West Senator in Congress
from the State of Louisiana, will oppose the
nomination Of Mr.. Pardee to be District Judge
in the place of Durell. 1T is understood"
saws our correspondent, "that Senator West,
who was not consulted in the selection, will
oppose the confirmation; and, in accordance
with the usual courtesy observed among Sem
ators, the opposition of Mr.. West may deprive
Louisiana OF a District Judge for some time"
We know very little about Mr.. Pardee, the
gentleman nominated to this Office. It does
not seem to be either particularly good or
particularly bad appointment Perhaps as
available men 60 in Louisiana the President
could not do much better. But Senator West
advances pretension that may as well be met
at once. Since the beginning Of the war
of the Senate. BY this rule the Senate
bound itself to reject any Federal nomination
that was not congenial to the Republican
Senators from the Safe for which the nomi-
nation was made. consequently the high duty
of appointments to Office has been taken from
the President, who has sworn to execute the
laws, and practically given to two or may be
one Senator, who has no such responsibility.
We have commended from time to time that
this courtesy OF the Senate" rule is one of
the worst phases of Casarism; that it trans
1OIMS Inc Oenhte lutO an OnBaTcny, INDUS the
usefulness of the President and creates new
power in our government not contemplated
by the Constitution. By what principle of
equity or right, by what law or tradition, by
what consideration of courtesy, even, can we
expect President of the United States to
make judges at the bidding of any of the riff
raft and scum of carpet-bag adventures who
have drifted into the Southern States? In
this case the President was called upon to
make the best appointment.
Louisiana had been wronged by the mis-
chief and folly Of Durell. Suddenly he is en-
countered by Senator who is an active parti-
san with no standing in the State or out Of it,
an adventurer, and one of the fungus growth
of adventures that have risen since the war
He demands that the President shall appoint
his creature at the risk of offending ''the
courtesy OF the Senate"
We trust the President will put his foot
down and decline to be governed by this
absurd and arbitrary rule. Let him appoint
to this and the other judgeships the best men
that can be obtained. If they cannot be
obtained in the South he can find lawyers of
learning, purity and fame in the North, who,
going South as ministers Of justice, will be
welcomed by all classes. Let him appoint
them in defiance of 'the courtesy Of the
Senate" and OF the Adventures who presume
to impose that rule upon his judgment. Be
tween the President, inspired by this motive,
and the Senate, governed by an oligarchical
rule, the country will soon decide.-N. \.
Herald, 24h inst.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29

In the early lays Of the London Times the
announcements of births, deaths, and mar
riages were made without charge, and the
senders were thanked for their communica-
tons. In course of years charge was made
for the announcements in question, and the
column was playfully made over to the then
proprietor's wife rs her source OF pocket
money. The product of such column would
now suffice to maintain middle-class house
hold, dover the daughters, establish the sons
and secure handsome assurance for a
widow.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29

The South Carolina Legislature thinks Con-
gress ought to pay the losses of those confiding
colored depositors who put their savings in the
Freedmens Saving Bank in the belief that the
government would be responsible for its safe
keeping. and one branch of it has passed reso-
luton ashing an appropriation for that purpose.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29

The Committee of Seventy, representing
the most important business interests OF Lou
asana. have issued m address in which they
clearly expose the scheme of the Returning
Board to cheat the people OF that State out Of
the results OF the last election With fraudu-
lent State Government in power, and with the
courts in the possession Of degraded creatures
of the spurious Governor the Chief Justice of
the State has just been pronounced swindler
by the United States Supreme Court they feel
that they have no protection against a con-
tinuance of the rule which has wrought such
mischief unless the force of public opinion
should make itself felt in Congress. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether, after the lesson of
the late elections Congress still remains ser
vile enough to shoulder the usurpation any
longer; whether it has yet gained sufficient
independence to Interfere if Kelloggs parti-
SIN Returning Board undertakes to carry out
its plan of once more classifying tie vote of
,the State.-N. \. Sun, 2iM.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-29

NJ Desbrezey, hsirdresser at Odessa. was
prosecuted under the Russian law for HAVING
IN his possession the bones of a woman. he
proved that the woman had died at SMYRNA
and was buried there, and that he, then re-
siding in that city, had exhumed the remains
at the instigation OF her friends in France,
with the intention OF calcining the bones and
sending the ashes to the family but as the
1amily had moved from Bcrdeaux-he did not
know whitLer-he carried the bones with him
IN his travels expecting instructions