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The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-06-06

r PARsoN ALLEN, Of D., was quite wag
and peculiarly interesting preacher. He
was often called upon to perform the mar.
riage ceremony, and his peculiarities on
such occasions often furnished supply
Of merriment long after the parties had
retired from the parsonage.
On one occasion, after the marriage
knot had been tied, the bridegroom, sup
posing that the parson was entitled by
law to certain fee, and would therefore
return the change, handed the minister
ten-dollar bill, which was carefully folded
and placed in his pocket. The old par
son, having noticed the x in the corner
Of the old State bank note, kept up live
" conversation on the ups and downs of
life till the groom became somewhat
nervous over the delay in relation to his
change, and he ventured to say:
"Parson Allen, that was ten. dollar
bill l gave you.'
"Yes, so perceive. You are very gen.
erous. 1t is not often that I receive so
large fee. A comfortable thing it is to
have bank-note in ones pocket" and
then he gave some amusing illustrations
Of selfishness, and another ten minutes OF
precious time was consumed.
Again the groom ventured to remind
the parson that he had not returned the
change he had expected, and he hesitat-
ingly suggested:
"Perhaps you did not think that the
bill handed YOU for your services was a
ten, did you, Parson A]len?''
"Oh, yes, noticed that it was assure
you that have not been so agreeably sur
prised for long time. I always think
on such occasions that the husband has
an appreciative regard for his worthy
partner, and presume that you regard
your wife that now is worth at least ten
dollars, and | doubt ifyou would have the
knot united for twice that sum, would
you, Mr.. NJ"
"Not l." said the nonplused BRIDE
groom. "But is there not regular fee
which the minister is allowed to take for
marrying people?"
mot that | am aware Of" responded
the parson. ave always leave the fee to
be fixed by the parties who get married"
And g the bridegroom, evaded at all
points, gave up the effort to get back any
change.
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NUMBER 80.

YOUNG lady of respectable parentaqe.
living near Carlisle, Ind, made a for.
tunate escape from tickle marriage re-
Gently. She was engaged to be married
to young man, and every preparation
was being made for the wedding. The
day previous to the day set for the occa-.
sion he called with buggy and they TOOK
long, pleasant ride, and he left, making
arrangements to take her with. him to
Virginia Immediately after the ceremony
AT the appointed hour the expectant
bride was dressed, the minister and
friends were present, and the feast fully
prepared, but the young man never came
or sent any word, and when the train
came along he stepped on board and left
without explanations.
The Third National Tournament of
beginning on July 7, 1874, and terminal
ing on July 20, or as soon after as con-
venient and possible. The Chicago Chess
Club has undertaken to make all neces-
sary arrangements to accommodate those
who may desire to participate. The pro-
gramme contemplatcs Grand and
Minor Tournament-the former composed
OF acknowledged first class players, receiv-
ing no odds from any other player. The
latter will comprise such players as may
choose to enter the lists, and who are in
the habit Of receiving the odds of at least
= ps wn and move from frst-class players.
Prizes will be given to successful com.
petitors in each class. The entrance fee
to the Grand Tournament has been fixed
at $50. and to the Minor Tournament at
$40. Each contributor to the general
fund to the amount of IS will he entitled
to a copy of the book Of the Congress. A
copy Of the rules and regulations adopted
by the committee, and other information
desirable to intending participants, can
be obtained by addressing Albert w.
Giles, Secretary and Treasurer, ia East
Madison street, Chicago, Ill.
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paper, rising gradually from the largest to
the smallestsize in use, and to finish his
pyramids nicely he cut cards to bring
them to point. Taking these cards for
diminutive note paper, lady customers
were continually wanting some Of "that
dear little paper" and the stationer found
1t advantageous to cut some paper to the
desired pattern. But then there was no
space for addressing the notelets when
they were folded; and after much cogita-
tlon he invented the envelope, which he
cut with the aid of metal plates made for
the purpose. The sale increased so rap
idly that he was unable to produce his
envelopes fast enough; so he commits
stoned a dozen houses to make them for
him, and thus set going an important
branch of the manufacturing stationery
trade.
A poor clergyman, proud as he was
poor, was part owner of barren piece of
land, for which nobleman was in treaty.
The latter had agreed to pay the clergy
man small sum to relinquish his rights,
but, failing to keep an appointment to
settle the affair, Mr. Hughes went away
in huff, and refused to have any further
communication with the unpunctual lord.
A rich vein of copper afterward came to
light on the very property, and the clergy
man eventually drew more than e50,000
year from the land he had so nearly
given up.
Mr.. Coutts was indebted to his success
as banker to it coming accidentally to
his ears, soon after he began bust
ness, that a certain London bank had re-
fused noble customer the loan of $40, ,000
Mr.. Coutts Immediately wrote to the
nobleman, asking him to favor him with
a call, and, when he called, offered to lend
him the desired sum- But I can rive
you no security" said the peer. "Your
Lordship's note of hand will SUFFICE" was
the response. The offer was closed with :;
and the borrower, departing with 25, 600,
left the rest On deposit. The story soon
got about and brought great aristocratlc
customers. Then it reached the Kings
ears. His Majesty desired to see such a
liberal banker, and was so delighted with
his conversation that he ordered his &C.
count to be transferred to Coutts' bank.
The royal example had plenty Of imita
tors. and the foundation of the great
bankers fortune was laid.
Happy accidents have so often hap-
pened that it would require volume to
do full justice to the subject.-Chane6ers
Journal.
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11H0IV" J1sV1koV7
-L0cke's National Month1y.

As THE steamer Alexander Mitchell
was putting off freight at Alma, Wis.,, q
keg Of wine fell into the river. The mate
insisted upon one Of the deck hands, a
negro, jumping in after it. The negro
objected, upon the ground that he could
not swim. The mate took him by the
collar and pants to pitch him in, but, as
drowning men will catch at straws, SO the
negro fastened on the mates collar, and
they both went in together, the m ate
clear under, the negro to his chin. They
both came out wiser and wettcr men.
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THE SWELL.

On the walk hat did lie,
And gallus chap sailed by,
And he cut lively swell
He was clerk in a hotel;
And he gave that hat q kick.
And he came across briCkl
Now upon crutch he goes
Minus half a pound of toes.
MORAL.
When you see a person thrown
By misfortune or by vice,
Help him thrice or seven times thrice,
Help him up, or let alone,
If yon give the man a kick
You may stumble on brick
Or a stone.
Fate ia liable to frown,
And ,hc best Of liz go down;
And IN just little while
She is liable to smile,
And the bad luck and the vice
Seem to scatter in a trice,
And to hunt their holes like mice;
And the man you tried to kick
Now has changed into brick.
Fort Scott Monitor.
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The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of
Ohio reported 423 working lodges in the
State with 43, 900 members. During the
year there were 1900 limitations. The
losses from all causes were $500; net
gain, $4,000 cash. The securities in the
general fund amount to $1,000, 900. The
amount of the widows and orphans
fund is $4,000.
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I'm Russia fellow is not allowed to
court girl unless three of her friends are
present, and consequently lovers never
indulge in such pleasant affairs as hold
ing peppermint lozenges for each other
to bite.
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An American locomotive is required

An American locomotive is required
to do 10000 miles more travelling in a
year than are those of England. The
Illinois Central engines each 60 20,590
miles per annum, and the Baltimore &
Ohio 27,276. An engine is expected to
do enough when it has rolled over from
$1,000 to $4,000 miles.
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~ live by my pen," pompously said
a poet who wished to impress a young
lady. "You look as though you lived in
one" she muttered.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
A DARING BANK ROBBERY.

THE soUHEGAN NATIONAL BANK OF MILFORD, N H.
ROBBED OF 100000 IN BONDS AND CURRENCY
THE CASHIER DRAGGED FROM HIS HOUSE TO THE
BANK AND FORCED TO OPEN THE VAULT.
NASHUA, n. H., Oct. 20.-Last night +. l..
Sawyer cashier OF the SOuhegan National Bank Milford
awoke to find his room occupied by six masked men,
They gagged him. put rope around his neck, smut his
wife four children and servant in closet, dragged
him 10 the bank and made him open the vault which
they robbed Of about 1850 in currency, $4,000 to
$4,000 in bonds, mostly Governments, owned by Robt
r. Harrison. and some other securities. This done,
they led him back to the house tied him to bedpost,
and left. The family burst open the closet about
O'Clock and gave the ALARM but trace OF the robbers
could be discovered. The cashier thinks that at
Least dozen at the bank The loss does not
affect the banks soly ency.
BOSTON, Oct 20-Further Developments in the robbery
Of the souhegan National Bank show that the amount OF
securities taken must approach 100000. W. B. Towne'
J. Feman, and G. g. Averill are heavy losers having
mad securities deposited for safe keeping portion OF
the bonds taken are registered and therefore not avail
able.
Police Savage Of Boston, and detectives have been de-
tailed TO make thorough vestigaton. Professionals
undoubtedly planned the robbery In advance. The
cashier Mr. Sawyer has long been the habit Of leay-
ing the keys the bank In the possession Of the post
master OF the town. whose Office Is about quarter or
mile from the residence Of Mr. Sawyer This precauon
taken by the latter in order to guard against such
scheme that followed by the robbers The per.
sons engaged In the robbery seemed to be well OF
the disposition Of the keys. and after placing cord
around Mr. Sawyers neck to prevent any oucry forced
him accompany them by threatening to kill his babe
in he refused to comply with their demands. Ar
irving lat the postofce, the robbers effected en-.
trance by removing pane OF glass with diamond. and
the keys Of the bank in their possession.
The country Is being thoroughly secured.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

and East are sound that subject But IN the great
and growing West while the declarations OF the Kepuo
can party favor of paying the public debt in goid'
and OF q speedy return TO specie paymert are NOT 80
pronounced those OF their political associates In tns
section of the country nevertheless the financial creed
under which the Democracy have just carried OHIO and
Indiana, the foremost States in the MISSISSIPPI
Valley. 10 perneiOus 10 the extreme.
The Democratic Conventions IN those states exphcity
pronounced In Of the payment OF the $40 bonds I'D
geuack and for the repeal OF the act OF Congress OF
1862 which looked TO resumption OF specie payments
at the earliest practicable day The doctrines are un-
sound in theory. demorazing In their tendencies
and their practical operation would be deeply injurious
to the best interests OF the whole nation.
In such emergency, deem II our manifest du'y "
send no to Congress who will not stand firmly Dy the
sound financial principle. that no more currency should
be Issued Of any kind under any pretext which is
not redeemable in coin at the will OF the holder and
that efficient ought TO be adopted Tor return
to specie payments at q fxed day not far remote.
We passing through period or dlscontent LABOR
lacks employment. Industry Is paralyZhd but ,ne
sess remarkable powers of recuperdon BY praeticng
economy and living within our means, DOtn capital anu
labor will long from their present einDarIisseu
and depressed condition. and by their cordial coOpera
In the mean time let us adhere TO those doctrines OF
finance upon which the prosperity OF all classes must
rest.
Again thanking you for marked an expression OF
your confidence and regard nave tDe nohor 70 pe VERY
respectfully yOurs, ELLIOT u CoWDlN;,
To Mossrs. John T. waring, Martin Bates, John 4.
Williams. Francis NJ Carpenter, Is. Travis and otnefs.
Hestchester County, ". T.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
PATTON AGAINST SWING.

DIR. PATToN's APPEAL ARGUED AND TAKEN BEFORE
THE SYNOD FOR ACTION.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2O.-In the Presbyterian Synod
of Northern Illinois to-day. Mr. Noyes proceeded with
his argument against the acceptance Of the majority
port as given yesterday. He conended that 1t was
trary TO the law Of the Church that there is pre-
cedent In favor OF Prot Patton; that there are
precedents against him. and that justice TO the
and to the accused forbds that lie should longer claim
the part Of prosecutor he held that by the law Of
the Church only the aggreved party could complain,
Prof Patton cannot by right appeal II the prosecutor
had been censured by the Presbyery. then he would
have been an aggrieved party, and could have ap-
peaed from any dehntve sentence but could again
involve the defendant who had beenacquited In sup
port OF his point he cited many from the
dgests and from the ecclesiastical laws OF the Latin,
English and Scotch Churches. In conclusion. Mr. Noyes
asked that the report Of the judicial Committee be laid
appeal Prof Patton then took floor. spoke ct
length and In detail. He said he appealed because
that was the only way OF preventing
he held that sgereved party could appt a and that
he the asRreved party, because. unlcss he sus-
tanned his ne was by the law OF the Church. an Of
fender and slandcrer subsequently vote was taken
when the Synod agreed by respectable majority to
allow the appeal TO come before the body. Toe nrst
order for the sesson Tomorrow the Discussion OF the
Atuussi nv the 6ypod
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE TROUBLES IN CUBA.

A BATTALION OF MARINES TO BE SENT FROM SPAIN
FARM-HoUsEs BURNED BY NEGROEs-A SOCIETY
TO REGULATE THE PRICE OF GOLD.
MADRID, Tuesday, Oct 20, 1874
It is expected that battalion of marines
will be sent to Cuba by the steamer sailing the last OF
this month.
HAVANA, Oct. 1.-THE Commanding General OF the
Cnco Villas district reports that the night OF the lSn
of October small band of negroes burned some far-
houses at Vega de las Neves. Pursuit was immedl-
atey given In accordance with insructiansissued py
CaptainGeneral Concha all enemies captured In the
field who may be convicted Of nce ndarism will DE shot,
In an engagement on the cattle farm at Bsrtolome'
between band Of insurgents and force OF spaniards,
the former were repulsed with loss Of two killed and
one wounded.
1t reported that society known as the Lica Regu'
adora organized for the purpose of regulating the price
of gold, will begin operations on Monday next.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

PROVIDENCE, Oct 2O.-The Democratic Con-
oress,onal Conventions held in this city to-day
tbuly attended In the lid District Alpheus F. Angel
presided and the Hon. George H. Browne OF Gloucester
was nominated for Representative. aud accepted In
the lat District Col Samuel H. Wales presided. The
Hon Charles r. Cutler OF Warren was nominated Tor
Representative.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20.-The Republicans OF the
Ist District of Illinois nominated the Hon. Sidney Smith
for Congress- and the Republicans OF the lId Dstrct
renowinated the Hon Charles B. Farwell by accama-
ton.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. Gothic Republi-
can at Chester to-day nominated for Con-
gress Henry Alexander, jr, OF this city,
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
ANOTHER VIEW OF THE SITUATION.

ANOTHER VIEW OF THE SITUATION.
INTERVIEWS WITH GOV. KELLOGG AND MARSHAL
PACKARD KELLOGG THINKS THE REPORTS OF
THE ARRESTS EXAGGERATED-PACKARD STATES
THAT NO HONEST CITIZENS WILL BE MOLEsTED
NEw-ORLEANs, Oct. 20.-Great apprehension
and serious alarm terms used by Conservative
politicians here yesterday indicating the present
condition OF the people Of the entire State. From
Shreveport reports Of fears for the safety OF wo
men and children Of approaching reign of terror.
&c, and from Bayou Sara and 81. Marnsville advces
have been received
With view Of obtaining information on the subject OF
the Wholesale arrests which it charged the Federal
officers about making, and which had produced
the effect stated above the minds OF the COnserva-
tives the agent Of the Associated Press called
Gov. Kellogg and Marshal Packard to-day and tee-
graphed elsewhere with the results given below.
Gov Kellogg stated that he had heard little Of these
matters that he could information on the SUD
ect of the arrests but thought they had been greatly
exaggerated The Governor expressed his desire for
peaceful and fair election and is exertDg himself to
that end.
Regarding the wholesale arrests, Marshal Packard
stated that adayits made against 80 persons
charged with participation in the Coushatta outrages
but he had heard that any arrests had
been made When arrested these persons will be
brought before the United States Commissioner for pre-
liminary examination, and cannot be removed
from parish unless before the United States
Court. There indictments against seventy
five a hundred persons in Grant Parish on
account Of participating in the COlfax massacre,
but the Deputy Marhas instructed not to take any
one out of the parishes until after the election The
Marshal thinks that few rascsls may be frightened
away honest citizens Will be molested, nor have
aDythiDg 10 fear.
The following response received from Shreveport:
No arrests have been made as yet, and reports are
tsssficting as TO whether or not warrants nave
leen issued. Several gentlemen were SAID 10
Have had interviews with the United States Com
Issoner yesterday and were given TO understand that
aidayits had been made against 70 ctlzeDs OF tnls
place charging them with violation OF the Enforce
inent act This the Commissioner denies. A meeting
held by the citizens of Shreveport adopted resolutions
not to employ Republicans nor advance supplies TO
those who did The signing OF this resolution was the
offense they committed.
The following was received tonight:
BAYOU SARA, Oct 20.
The statements concerning the Jackson andr pub
lshed in yesterdays papers are incorrect
Judge Kilbourne, Senators Weber, Breaux, Law,
and others peaceably conversing in Laws once
when the house they In was fired into by +. e.
Butler friend OF Gar, who also shot at peaceable
assemblage OF whites and blacks, and c0mpeIed tne
hand i'm attendance 10 disperse. o. j. REYNOLDS.
Outrage reports from either side seem TO be greatly
exaggerated Conference Committees met this evening"
and finally sdjourned without accomplishing anything
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE wEsTCHEsTER CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRICT.
ELLIOT c. COwDIN DECLINES TO BE CANDIDATE
HIS VIEWS ON THE NATIONAL FINANCES.
Nrw-CAsTLE. n. Y, Oct II, 1874

ELLIOT c. COwDIN DECLINES TO BE CANDIDATE
HIS VIEWS ON THE NATIONAL FINANCES.
NEWCASTLE, N. Y, Oct. II, 1874.
GENTLEMEN: lam deeply sensible OF the honor you
have done me by requesting me to stand as candidate
for Congress In this the xIIth Congressional District OF
the ensuing election.
Such request 80 numerously signed by leading and
influential citizens Of the district s an honor whicn
most highly prize. ,,
Iuy appreciate your plan Of bringing candidates for
Congress before the people II was the mode pracced
with great success In the early days OF the kepuphc
bas been unwisey departed from In later times But
feel that pubc sentiment not ripe enough Tor return
IN II now Therefore, view OF the present condition
of pocsl affairs consider it expedient TO leave the
selection Of candidate to the usual channels OF the
Republican party, defective and unsatisfactory though
thew NAV be because am anxious to see Republican
Representative elected.
Satisfied that there enough Republican strength IN
the district II cordially united on suitable man. TO
elect Republican Congressman. do not deem It right
70 divide that strength aud thus insure the election VI
political opponent
Tho great question Of the day-our national finances
On which the future prosperity Of the country 20 largely
depends remains TO be settled.
Tne pedxes Of both the political parties In the NORTH
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
FOREIGN NOTES.

Negotiations are pending between the Cana
dian Government and the Government of the United
States Encouragement of the postal treaty between
the two countries
A treaty of recognition, peace, amity, COM
merce navigation, and exraditon, between Spain and
Santo DOMINGO, has been signed by Captain-General
Concha and Manuel Joaquin Delmonte as plenipoten-
taries. Z.
A private letter from Fred. A. DOckray to
friend Boston, dated Carcel Nacional Santander'
spain Sept a. briefly narrates his hard experience OF
Spanish Injustice IN Cuba, and adds: q hardly know
what nv fate ia to be- I have to-day received an en-
coura gng telegram from Gen. Gushing, our Minister IN
Madrid"
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2O.-An important meeting
OF the National Executive Committee Of the Union
League OF America held in this city to-day. Tue
meeting was fully attended. iAmong those present
were cx.Gov Newell of New-Jersey. presiding Thomas
G. Baker Of New.York, Col. Thos r. Rich OF Maryland,
Major Bent ]. Buckle and Prof Day OF Pennsylvania,
George H. Harlow. Secretary OF State Of Illinois. and
Samuel A. MacArister Of Delaware. Important secret
business looking to thorough reorganization was
transacted. Resolutions commenting the appointment
of Mr. Jewell ss Postmaster and approving his
course were passed Provision was made FOR meeting
Of the National Council Of the Uuion League at C!Dcn-
mari IN January next. committee was appointed 10
prepare an address TO the Union Leagues OF tine United
states President Grant aud bis Administration were
approved. The session was long one.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
NAVIGATORS ISLANDS.

THE DEMAND FOR AN INDEMNITY MADE BY THE
GERMAN WAR VESSEL ANCONA-ACCoUNT BY
CONSUL OF THE UNITED STATES.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 20-Mr. s. 5. Foster,
United States Consul at Apa in the Navigator group OF
islands says hewas port the latter part OF May
last when the German sloOpof-war Ancona came there
Her commander levied $4,000 upon tho native CHIEFS
but through the intervention Of American missionaries
reduced the claim TO &14OOO Five thousand dollars OF
the amount paid. and bonds were taken for the
remainder PAYABLE In two years. at per cent per
month interest. The sOop sailed to another harbOr,
near Apa. and seized lands In dispute between Ger
mans and natives burned the houses Of the latter.
and sailed away. Mr. Foster says he was an eye-wt-
ness to these transactions.