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want this FoOIishness stopped.

The remainder are from this city. Large
numbers of men have gone by land, and if
the whites can hold the courthouse till mid
night, Teinforcements in sufficient numbers
will have arrived to relieve them.
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ROehester-The Fastest Third Hea

The trOt for I24 horses was next called
with five entries, all of which started. In
the first and second heats Lula, although
unsteady at the start, won without difficult
ty. and in the last heat was sent for all she
was worth, Chas. Green driving f.er. She
made the quarter in 34!9, the half in 100,
and the mile in 2:lGs. This is the fastest
third heat ever trotted. Summary number
Two uUrSn 81 100.
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new LlBeEbAS-
NEW YoER, Aug. IA convention OF
Liberals of the State of New York will be
held in Albany Sep. 8, to nominate candi-
dates or State offices.
The North Carolina Victory.
RALEIGH, n. c., Aug. 10.-The city is
ablaze with enthusiasm, celebrating the
ID emOcratic victory of Thursday last.
There are torch light PROFESSIONS and speak
ing in various parts of the city. Among
the speakers is Major w. +. Gregory, Of
Petersburg, Va. Good feeling existing.
The State went Democratic by not less
than 10000, with seven Congressman and
the Legislature three-fOurths Democratic.
Democratic Congressional COnven-
lion.
TOLEDO, o., Aug. 1.-THE Democratic
Congressional Convention for the sixth dis
trict, to-day nominated Hon. Frank II.
Hurd, of Lucas county, for Representative
in Congress on the first ballot.
A Republican Riot I'm the Florida
Stafehouse.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Aug. 1.-THE Re-
publican convention for the nomination of
a Representative to Congress met at the
Capitol to-day and adjourned to allow the
committee on credentials to report. Mean
time the bOlters took possession of the
Capitol and barred the doors refusing ad-
mission to the regular delegates. Gov.
Stearns was unable to quell the riot. The
regular convention will try to meet to-
morrow in private hall.
The Illinois Democracy.
SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 1.-THE following
is the official call for a straight Democratic
Convention issued by Judge Ledlie, chair
man of the State Central Committee ap-
pointed at the convention of 1872, and who
claim to be the only authorized Democratic
Central Committee:
The Democratic State Central Commit
tee, in pursuance of the power vested in it
by the Democratic State Convention of the
29th of August, 1873, the committee of
which Mccormick is chairman having ig-
ANONYMOUSLY and ingloriously surrendered
both the principles and name of the Dem
Ocratic party, do hereby give notice that a
State convention will be held in the hall Of
the House of Representatives, in the city
of Springfield, commencing Tuesday, the
25th day Of August, at P. NJ. At this
convention candidates for State Treasurer
and Superintendent of Public In
StructiOn will be nominated. All true
Jeflersonian Democratic voters are invited
to join in sending delegates to this conven-
tion. The basis of representation in the
State Convention will be the number of
votes cast for HOratio Seymour for PreSi-
dent in 1868. One delegate is entitled to
a seat for 800 votes cast, and one Tor each
fraction of $50 votes.
Here follows a table indicatingth the num-
be- of delegates to which each county is
entitled according to this basis, making
siXty-iiye delegates. BY Order Of the Dem
Ocratic State Central Committee.
JAS. LEDLIE, Chairman.
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THE TURF.
Exciting Defeat of a FayOrite at
Saratoga.
The winners: Stampede, FeIIOWerafI
nW.A

The winners: Stampede, FeIIOWeraft
and Catesby.
SARATOGA, Aug. 1.-THE track was
heavy from last nights rain. In the first
race, which was for the henner stakes,
fer three-year-olds, two miles, there were
fifty-seven nominations, but only four
horses started, Rutherford, Reform, STAIN
pede and Acrobat. Stampede won the
race by three lengths, Acrobat second, Re
form third. Time, 3:42.
The second race was for purse of 5000
for all ages, distance one and half miles.
The starters were Kate PeaSe, FellOwcraft
and Governess. At the pools before the
race Katie Pease sold at 2l0 TO 30 against
the field. Entering the home stretch
FellOwcraft shot ahead amid great excite
ment, and won by ten lengths, Kate Pease
leading GOveTness by a dozen lengths.
The defeat Of the favOrite caused great SEN
satiOn. Time, 2:429.
The third race. a selling race for purse
of 500, one mile and a quarter, was won
by Catesby, Carver second and London
third. Time, 2:1ls.
ROehester-The Fastest Third Heat
On ReeOrd-LuIa Down i'm the Six
teens.
ROCHESTER, y. Y, Aug. 11.-Fully six
thousand people attended the opening meet
ing of the Rochester Driving Park AssOcia
ton to-day. The first race was for a
divided purse of 5000 for horses that had
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SOMERVILLE.
The Second of the Reeves BrOtheIs $
Dies Of His wounds.

was shot at SOmerville, died yesterday.
He and his brother Alfred who died Sun
day from wounds in the same fight, were
buried in one grave.
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FoUB members of the German Reichstag
are now undergoing Imprisonment for pO-
litical OfIenses, three others have been SEN
fenced TO Imprisonment, two have been
fined, and proceedings have been instituted
against three Others. They all belong TO
the Socialist and Ultramontane party, only
fHiIr cut OF the nine Socialist members Of
the Reichstag being at the present time ex-
empt from prosecution.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-12
The WhIfes Canfnre o. IA. Lanhing

A special also states that the whites have
taken o. h. landing, some three miles be
low Austin and the only landing in that
vicinity at the present stage of water; and
this is cOrrOborated by the officers Of the
II. c. Yarger, which arrived here To- night,
who saw body of armed men there as
they passed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-12

IT may seem strange, but it is neverthe-
less true, that alcohol, regularly applied to
a thrifty farmers stomach, will remove the
boards from the fence, let cattle into his
crops, kill his fruit trees, mortgage his
farm, and SOW his fields with wild oats and
thistleS. 1t will take the paint off his
building, break the glass out of the win
dOws. and I'LL them with rags. 1t will take
the gloss from his clothes and polish from
his manners, subdue his reason, arouse his
passions, bring SORROW and disgrace upon
his family, and tOpple him into a drunk
ards grave. II will do this to the artisan
and the capitalist, the matron and the
maiden, as we'll as 10 the farmer; for its in
deadly emnity 10 the human RAGS alcohol
is 10 respeCter of peTsons.
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about this case it would show you Mr.
Beecher's motives in keeping silent, and
show him blameless as clearly As if calcium
lights were turned on the whole
story. If Mr.. Beecher had spoken
long ago these clouds would
have disappeared like mist before a sum
mer wind; and yet even now l would not
advise Mr.. Beecher to speak. There is
prurient curiOsityhbrOad to know every de
tail of this disgusting business, which is
absolutely shocking. Why look at
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PLYMOUTH.

How MOultOn Prepared Two
Statements.
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MISSISSIPPI.

The Negro War at Austin.
zoo Whites Besieged by 200
Blacks.
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Austin Barricaded and Preparing for
n siege

An AUdldnche Helena special, dated
noon, says in fight at Austin last night
four negroes were killed. ReinfOrcements
are coming in to the whites from the hills,
and the negroes are being reinforced from
the surrounding country. The whites have
Austin barricaded, and will probably be
able to keep the negroes oil, but they need
assistance in provisions and ammunition.
Several officials from Tun:ca have been here
since yesterday, one telegaphing to Gov.
Ames at Jackson for assistance, but up to
this time have not heard a word.
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Ii0n.

TOLEDO, o., Aug. 1.-THE Democratic
Congressional Convention for the sixth dis
trict, to-day nominated Hon. Frank II.
Hurd, of Lucas county, for Representative
in Congress on the first ballot.
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| ZION AND AMERICAN.

GOLD ranged st l094alO92 in New
York yesterday, closing at 1895.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-12

The Committee Take Their
Choice of the Two.
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POLITICAL.
New York Liberals.

New York Liberals
NEW YoER, Aug. IA convention of
Liberals of the State of New York will be
held in Albany Sep. 8, to nominate candi-
dates or State offices.
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Distinguished Citizens

who have been mixed up in this matter
who would suffer, and in his silence he has
spared their feelings.
THIS Woodruff coterie is a nest Of black
mailers. That is the object of their lives
They have inveigled into their tolls dis
tinguished men and women, and they have
sought out Mr.. Beecher as target for their
operations because he was shining light.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-04-14
Congressional Autograph.

The Postmaster General has issued an
order allowing members of Congress to
place their autograph signatures on printed
books, pamphlets, documents, &C., as in
the good old days Of franl1ing, although
they will still have to pay the postage.
This order is said to have been made at the
earnest solicitation of members of the
House. In the days when each Congress-
man was allowed to send any amount of
matter through the mails at the public ex-
pense, it was customary for members to en-
ploy clerks who were kept busy addressing
documents bearing the stamped autograph
of the Congressman. Some members went
so far as to have list of the voters of his
district prepared, and most of these got
document of some kind during the term,
bearing fac smile of the Hon. 1t must
not be supposed that this kind of election
eering was without its fruits. Many a
man was tickled by receiving some speech
or useless document, tickled by the idea
that the Congressman of the district had
remembered him personally. Few were
aware that their names were taken in order
from prepared list by the Congressman's
clerk, and that the members name was
counterfeited by metallic stamp. One prin-
cipal reason why members of Congress ha-
ted to give up the franking privilege, was
because they set no little value upon it as a
cheap means of electioneering. For this
reason the Postmaster General was earnest
ly solicited to make the order which he has
just issued. Citizens generally can not
even write their initials on printed matter,
but Congressman and other officials can
certify that the packages contain nothing
but printed matter and affix their cherished
autographic signatures thereto. What is
the use Of being Congressman unless yon
can have privileges which are denied to
common people ?-Ldncdster InteI!Egencer
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-04-14
MYsterIous Baggage.

A week ago last Sunday a mammoth
Saratoga trunk arrived at Indianapolis from
New York, which created some suspicion.
Again last Monday morning the same train
brought a similar trunk into the depot of
that city. Both of these had through
checks to st. Louis. Tho contents Of this
mysterious baggage made the employees Of
the railroad company deathly sick by their
nauseating stencil, something arising like
that which would come from corpse in a
decaying condition. The trunks were
forwarded to st. Louis and the Chief Of
Police Of that city telegraphed 70 in regard
to it. Come infamy will probably be un-
vailed there.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-04-14
RAILR AD
PHILADELPHIA AND READING R. R.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Monday, Nov, 10th, 1873.


TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG ASFOLLows.
For New York, at $780, $40 a. m. and 200 D. m,
For Philadelphia, at $50, $40 a. m. 200 and
For Reading, at 5SO $40 a. M 200, 4O5 and
7.40 D. m.
For Pottsville. at $50, $40 a. M and 4O5 D, M
and via Schuylklll and Susquehanna Branch at
For Allentown, at $50, $40 a. m. 200 and z4O
The $50 a. m. and 200 p. m. trains have
through cars for New York.
The $40 a. IN. and 200 p. m. trains have through
cars for Philadelphia.
SUNDAYS
For New York, at $50 am.
For Allentown and Way Stations at $50 a. m.
For Reading, Philadelphia and Way Stations at
200p. m.
TRAINS FOR HARRISBURG, LEAVE AS FOL-
LOWS
Leave New York, at 900 a. m. 12.4O and 80
p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, at 9.l5 a. m. $50 and 715
p. m.
Il Le9ye Reading at AIS, Z4O, l12O a. m. 1.5O, 900
Leaye P9ttsyre, at 6Oo alO a, M and 4s5 D. m.
and via SchuyllSill and Susquehanna Branch at
Leave Allentown, at 21O a. m. 1925, ABS and
S55 p. IN.
The 2lO a. nj. train from Allentown and the
days.
SUNDAYS
Leave New York, at $50 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, at us p m.
Leave Reading, at Ais, 7.40 a. m. and 10 15 d. m.
Leave Allentown, 2.10 a. m. and S55p D. m
j. E. WoOTTEN,
Reading, January 20, 1874
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Pennsylvania r. r. Time Table.
NEWPORT STATION,

NEWPORT STATION.
On and after November l, 1873, Passenger
trains will run as follows:
WEST.
Pacific Express 5.14 A. NJ. (lag) daily
Way Pass. 9.09 A. NJ, daily,
Mail, zee. 2,4 p. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Mixed 6.54 p M, daily except SUNDAY.
EAST.
Mall, ............ T05 p NJ, daily except Sunday
Harrisburg Accom- 1922 p. M, daily :" Sunday
j. j. BARCLAY, Agent.
DUNCANNON STATION.
On and after Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 1873, trains
leave DuncannOn, as follows:
WESTWARD.
Pacific Express 4.45 a. M, (nag) daily
Way Passenger, 8.44 A. NJ, daily
Mixed, GIG p. NJ, daily except Sunday.
EASTWARD.
Harrisburg Accom- 1855 p. NJ, daily exceptSunday
Mail I37 P. M,,.........,::....."
VIM. G. KING, Agent.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-04-14
The FlIrht of a Bank Cashier.

Mr.. Oliver II. Miller, acting Cashier of
the Croton River National Band of Brew
sters, N. Y, and editor of the Republi-
can papers at White Plains and Brewsters,
has been missing since Monday night last.
He took the p NJ, train at Brewsters,
saying that he was going to White Plains
to stay over night, rs he had some extra
work to do there. He met Harry Fox,
foreman of his Office, on the depot platform
and told him he was going to Peekskill and
that he would return to Brewsters in the
morning. Then he stepped on the train,
saying to Fox, "if anybody inquiries about
me, tell him where have gone" Mr.. Mil
lor did not go to Peekskill. He was seen
on Tuesday in New York, since which
time nothing has been heard from him.
Mr.. Foster, the cashier, and Mr.. James
E. Kelly the President, having satisfied
themselves that Mr. Miller had absconded,
began an investigation of his accounts
Enough has been ascertained to warrant
the belief that Miller is a defaulter to a
considerable amount.
Mr.. Miller received salary of $1,000
year, and since his absence the officers say
they have evidence that he has kept fast
company, and spent great deal of money.
1t is thought by many that he has eloped
with young woman, who mysteriously
disappeared on the same day, and on whose
account colored man has been arrested on
suspicion of knowing where she is.
The result of the examination Of the
banks books will not be known for several
days. But the depositors will be secured
against loss, as the bank has capital of
over 5000, 000 with national circulation
of $175, 5,O00 The bank was established in
1865. Miller has been the acting cashier
since 1867 He was an expert accountant,
and enjoyed the entire confidence of the
officers and directors and it was not until
unmistakable proof had faced them that
they suspected him of dishonesty. Mr..
Miller is native of Broome county N. Y,
and went to Brewsters about seven years
ago, where, three years later, he married
Miss Elizabeth Merrick, a wealthy and re-
spectacle young lady, with whom he lived
happily until few months ago when some
trouble was bred by jealousy. But the
difficulty was settled, and about month
ago Mrs. Miller paid her father visit in
Western New York. She returned home
on Tuesday, the next day after her hus-
bands disappearance, and was shocked at
the news. Mr.. Miller made no provision
for the support Of his family. He neither
collected bills nor sold property belonging
to him. But claims against him have been
presented for more than the value of prop
erty. Both Of his newspapers are said to
be encumbered for more than they are
worth.
Mr.. Miller is about 35 years of age, has
black eyes, large brown moustache, and
is really handsome man. In his flight he
did not even take a change of clothing
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-04-14
Gbe Giines, Mem BLOOMFIELD, a1a.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF THE
Lurgan Mutual Fire Ins.
O O M P NY.
For THE YEAR 1873.
cunt Of Duplicates,
ions and Commissions,

TUX THE YEAR 1878.
Gross amount OF Duplicates, s195Sl 10
EXoneratOns and Commissions, 1858 OF
Net amount, ....,....,............. a2,O28 90
Received on Premiums and Applica-
Balance on hand at last settlement, l,SSg SS
Total Receipts, ,..................... Sl4,3O4 IA
EXPENDITURES.
Paid out on losses during
tne yeaI,.................. Sl2,249 66
Paid out for office and fix
lures, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 462 "a
Paid out for printing, ...... 900
sloner, er,..................., $500
raid Attorney fees,........ 25 90
Paid witnesses fees in Nc
Cormick Case, ........... 721
Paid President for signing
policies. es.,...........,.... A16
Paid Treasurer percentage, 272 16
Paid Directors for services, 105 q
Paid Secretary including
postage and stationery, 53l so
Paid committee on settle
ment, nt,................,.... 45O
- sl3,756 20
Balance in hand of Treasurer, S547 "a
Loss adjusted and unpaid, .................. $500
j. L. MACLAY,
March 81, lS74-StI Isecretary
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26
A Betting &Ourner.

A lake steamer was being repaired and
repaintsd near one Of the wharyes of a
western city. a single narrow plank served
for communication with the shore \ large
quantity of white lead was provided for the
painters, and one night, before going ashore,
two Of them, whom we shall call Smith and
Jones, thought they would appropriate some
Of it TO their own use. So they tied a strong
twine around their overalls at the ankle, and
filed in the space between their trowsers
and overalls with forty pounds, more or lesS,
of white lead. Going ashore in the dusk
of the evening, and walking clumsiiy in
consequence of the unusual heavy loading.
Jones stumbled overheard into the lake.
Of course he sank like milestone. The
alarm was given, and Immediately there
were boats got ont, and every preparation
made for the rescue. Meantime, Smith
stood on shore, loudly bewsiling.
'Oh, dear, dear Jones is drowned I,
His poor wife and FIVE little oues-wLat viii
become Of them? Aud Jones l. doadl Oh,
dear. dear -
Nv hat are yoa blabsring abolt?' said d,
bystander. Don't you see rhey are getting
ready to haul him out? Hes got to Tiss
three times, you know
'Wh- what's that YOU Say?" said Smith.
~ tell yoa Jones ain't dIowned-heH BE
rescued. He's got TO come up three time. %
Got To COME up three times repeated
Smith, pulling out his money, and chang
ing his whining tone TO ore OF excited
interest BET you the STAMPS he don't
come up once -
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

A Lonely Flower.

Up through the snow little flower
Most tenderl y peeps forth,
Too weak it seems TO face the wind
That sweeps down from the North.
1t is the crocus. On its face,
Brighter than golden sheen,
And pure as any light e'er shed,
The sweetest smile Is seen.
The few leaves on the bare, brown limbs
OF trees no whisper give,
No yoiceiul evidence Of life
To show that still they live.
The dali March sky is cold and gray,
And cold the earth below,
Yet warm with life is that flowers heart
Imprisoned in the snow.
No look of love the crocus sees
Responsive to his own,
And there in coldneSs and neglect
Its life Is passed alone.
So often in this world of ours,
Amid its sin and shame,
w here hearts are cold. and love Is dead,
And quenched is honor's flame
We see bright, sweet face, which sheds
A warm and loving light
The only star in all the sky
Of sorrow cherries night.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

''ROGTIN' ROUND' II A POOR PASTURE.
When Washington Smith studied med
icine a great deal Of difficulty was expert
enced IN procuring dead bodies for dissec-
tiOn, and the students at the college used
to make fOrays upon the e .l cries At
night for the purpose Of maintaining Jbo
supply. One day they heard Of the inter
ment of a person who died of my sterious
malady, and they determined 70 resurrecE
the remains. That night Smith and his
friends started out without B lantern, but
with plenty of spades and shOyels. When
they came 20 the place and saw the white
marble tombst0nes, hey climbed over the
fence and after while found spot where
the earth was apparently fresh. Then
they began to dig, They dug for two
hours, and went down about twenty feet.
After they had excavated big enough
hole to make couple of cellars and a rifle
pit, they concluded that they must have
been at the wrong spOr. They picked out
another place where the ground had been
uptuned, and after nearly bursting a blood
vessel apiece and getting out few hun
drsd tons of dirt, they Knocked of, and
as they sat down on the edge Of the hole t.
rest, and wipe OFF the pe spiTatiou, hey ex-
pressed their astoniShmcut at the scarcity
of bodies in that particular burial ground.
1t was getting on toward morning then but
they determined 20 try once more. Just
Smith, who had been wandering around
the place meanwhile, suddenly said, in =
moumful voice
''Boys, think we lad better so houla
now"
..Why? What fol >" they asked.
''N ell, think anyhow we ii better knock
of now OH account of various things
what do yuu meau2 What a. you want
to go home for ?' asked the crowd
well" said Smith, - think IL would
be iudicjous for seycw! re8suns hut 3 rim
cipally because we've been runt.H' round
here all night la q marble Yard
They did 60 home They had rCtfe
over the wrong fence, the cemetery bel ?
a few steps farther GuHn Tia road. TIA
members Of the class who went out aff &
breakfast TO see how the ruins looked ?
daylight, said that while the owner Of .
marble yard did nnU invent amy new
OF swearing wheA ha came 10 busines- -
infused into The old variety d yery uau I
and picturesque scenery,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26
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