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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
WASHINGTON, Jan. Il.

SENATE. THE Senate to-day
passed a bill to amend, iii Il slight
particular, the bill fixing duties
on imports.
Several private bills were con-
sidered.
The regular order 1.-The financial
policies was then taken up.
Petitions for the extension OF the
right or franchise to women were
presented.
Mr.. Edmunds, from the Judici-
airy Committee, reported resolu-
ton calling upon the Attorney
General for information respecting
the sale Of Government property
at Harper's Ferry. Adopted.
Mr.. West introduced bill for a
geological survey OF West Vir-
GINA. Referred.
Mr.. Merriman was recognized
as entitled to the floor on the
finance question, and the rest of
the day was taken up in Its discus
sion.
HOUSE. House Of Repre-
was occupied during the
morning hour with the reports Of
committees.
The committee on the Centennial
Celebration reported bill author
izing and directing the President
Of the United States to invite the
nations of the world to participate
in the International Exposition at
philadaInhia in 1865
The bill was discussed at length.
and amended by a provisio that
the United States does not guaran-
tee to defray the expenses of the
Exposition.
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INDUSTRIAL ITEMS.

The machine works at Ehilo-
Gothic, (O.,l have all they can do.
The Chattanooga, Tenn. iron
mills are running double turn.
The rolling Mill at Knightsville,
Ind, has resumed operations.
The Columbus Rolling Mill Com
pany has rolled its heaviest since
the panic began.
The steam mortar works at
Pennington, ILL.,, are to increase
the number Of its employees to
fifty.
The Corrugated Iron Works at
Chicago employ thirty men and
manufacture $100,000 worth annu-
ally.
The Chicago Car Wheel Conn
pany employs City hands, and
their annual product is valued at
1926, 900.
The Green Bay Wis iron fur
mace turned out, during Novem-
Der, a daily average of eighteen
and half tons of pig iron.
The puddlers in McCormick's
and Bailey's rolling mills, in Har-
risburg, have struck against re-
duction of wages to five dollars
per ton.
Quite recently, the Bethlehem
Iron Company increased their cap
ital stock $350,000. The whole
amount was promptly taken,
Messrs. Adolph e. Borie, Joseph
Wharton and William Thurston,
being large purchasers. The COM
pany, by act of Assembly, were
authorized to increase their CAPT.
tai stock $500, 900, but the amount
above stated was all that was
deemed necessary at present.
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NO. l3.
FOREIGN.
italy

ROME, Jan. 2o.--It ii stated, on
Il c highest authority, that the
Pope has, at the instigati0n Of
the Jesuit Cardinal rarquini, re-
solved on the election to II success
sor To the pontitleate nv ucclama-
ton pfihp Cardinals present mt
his &c IA. All opponents will be
excluded from the conelavc To
fake flare after that event
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
GEORGIA,
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 22.-Joint
resolutions ofthe general assembly
comdemnatory of the civil rights
bill have passed. The resolutions
affirm that the effect of the passage
of the bill will be to break up the
public school system of Georgia.
All appropriations will be with
held by the Legislature should the
bill pass.
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If the baby has the "snuffles"
apply a little COSMOLINE to the
outside of the nostrils and the trou-
BILE will disappear Ike magic.
Mothers will thank us for the sug-
gestion.
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"Poor Kossuth ~ exclaims the
Boston Transcript, "old, infirm,
needy, childless, nearly friendless !!
Think of his reception in New
York a quarter of century ago,
and beware how you trust popu-
arity."
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The Hon. VIM. Pinkney Whyte
has been duly elected Senator of
the United States by the Maryland
Legislature in joint convention.
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John Russell Young Is said to
have full swing around the Herald
Office, Bennett believing him to be
the best Journalist in America.
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Geo. b. Whiting.

Mrs. e. r.. DAILY, Metropolis,
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25
st, Nicholas For October.

st Nicholas For October opens with a
bright story by Mrs. r. H. Davis, which
is followed by splendidly illustrated
article on Egypt by Mrs. Sara Keablas
Hunt. "Venus' Flower Basket" is de-
scription of the Glass Sponge, with a
picture that is positively wonderful in
the delicacy of its execution. Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge has one of her charming
little poems called Coming" and C. P.
Cranch contributes some comic verses,
illustrated from his own designs, making
fun of the Comet. There is also a poem
by Helen Hunt. Miss Louisa NJ. Alcott
has story, and Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz
tells something more about those funny
little "Simmyjohns." There is an inter
esting article on "Ice in India" and
Wm. H. Rideing has one of his admira-
BILE practical articles called "Our Light
houses and Light-ships," which is full
of interesting pictures drawn by Moran,
Perkins, Runge, and other noted artists
The serials, east Friends" by J. T.
Trowbridge, and "What Might Have
Been Expected" by Frank R. Stockton,
are concluded We notice that the Let
ter Box, and that quaint fellow, "Jack-
in-the-Pulpit," are unusually brilliant
this month.
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THE DEEPEST COAL SHAFT.-It is
said that the deepest coal-shaft now in
the country is 666 feet in depth, located
north of Pottsville, Pa, but in the hope
of reaching a coal area five miles long
and 4, 800 feet wide, out of which $4,000,
900 tons of black diamonds can be taken
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
Company are now sinking shaft short
distance from the first-named. The work
has progressed since May at the rate of
more than 100 feet per month, and it is
expected that the mammoth vein will be
tested by means of drill holes by Christ
mas, and reached by the shaft in the
spring of 1875. This will indeed be
"down in a coal mine" to some purpose.
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JOHN G.. BUTLER,
WALTER H. BUTLER,
ROBERT w. BUTLER,
A COnnubial Rivalry for a Service Of
Plate.

From the Evansville (Ind:) Courier:l
While the late Col. Smith Miller, of
Gibson county, represented this district
in Congress, he purchased a magnificent
silver service, which since those bright
days has adorned his hospitable board.
At his death a few years ago, he made
will and left this heirloom of a silver
service to his family, but to become the
property of the son who should first take
upon himself the burdens of matri-
monial life. The late Colonel's two sons
have been rivals for the heirloom, and
each have declared their purpose of Sc
curing the treasure. Yesterday morning,
3Ir. P. NJ. J. Miller, the eldest son of
the Congressman, and Cashier of the
Gibson county National Bank at Prince
ton, came down on the train, and at half
past one o'clock yesterday afternoon was
united in marriage to Miss Ada Martin,
daughter of Edward S. Martin, formerly
Marshal of this city. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of few
friends and relatives at the residence of
Mr.. Martin, on Sixth street, near Chest
nut. by the Rev, J. J. Hight, paster of
Trinity Church After heartily con-
graduating the worthy pair, the friends
took leave of them, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller left for their new home in Prince
ton, the thought of being possessors of
the heirloom being a secondary happy
consideration, but they we're doomed to
disappointment, for Mr.. NIiller's young
er brother (Hugh), at Patoka, hearing
of the intention of his brother, immeni-
ately went before Justice Jesse 7. Lamp,
and was married yesterday morning at
the latters residence, to his engaged
bride, Miss Roxie Wilson, just before
the arrival of the Z. & c. train, on
which they went to Princeton and claim
ed the silver service, which they won, the
difference in the time of the ceremonies
being just three hours. Notwithstand-
ing the hastiness of the weddings, they
are happy events and We congratulate
both couple, hoping thae the little ri
varies are now rettled.
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Marketing Products.

4 great deal Of success of the money
making farmer, and there are such, we
must admit, depends upon the Judgment
of the producer in the matter of selling
his products. This is far more the case
than many farmers seem to believe, but
it is, nevertheless an undeniable fact. A
farmer should exercise as much judgment
in the disposition of grain; beef or pork,
as the merchant and manufacturer in
the disposal of goods or wares.
His crops should be gathered prompt
ly, and in the best state to ensure an nm
objectionable market condition. Wheat
gust sufficiently ripened, gathered and
threshed without rain upon it, increases
its brightness and marketable value. If
threshed early it hardens, is less likely
to InJure in storage, and at the same
time the owner is enabled to watch the
markets in order to take. advantage of
the best prices. We have known men to
carry grain to the market when they
found time without any idea of the ad-
vantage or disadvantage of so doing at
just that particular time. Others again
carry their grain to market simply be-
cause their neighbors are doing so.
Exercise independence in this matter.
If you, in your Judgment, based upon
what appears to you safe authority, think
wheat or any other class of grain will
rule higher within month than now
no matter if every man in your neigh
borhood sells, hold on get the highest
hgures. On the other hand don't be
obstinate and hold on when everything
shows that you should SELL 1t is plain
iy a matter of judgment backed by in
felllgenee and experience.
The same thing is applicable in the
selling OF hogs and fat cattle. We have
seen the market barren Of stock, the de-
mand urgent, and prices high. All at
once the movement sets in. The market
was flooded, prices fell of, the seller
lost as matter of course. Quick sales
and higher prices are made on light
snarket supply and good demand. The
substance of the whole matter il then.
keep posted and keep your eyes open. 1t
is the duty of every farmer to get the
very bestpricehe can for anything he sells.
and sells everything he cannot use to ad-
vantage on.his farm. Sell everything that
would be wasted at home, for every dol
lar made thus, is truly dollar saved
Nothing is too small or of too little
value to market which will bring mon
ey.-Rwd American.
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A Change Of Policy South.

The fact has been promulgated In
a semi-oficial manner that Presi-
dent Grant and the members of his
Cabinet, especially the Postmaster
General and Secretary of the Treas
urY, under whom the bulk Of the
Federal offices in the South are held,
have determined to prune out of the
Southern offices all officials charged
with incapacity or of doubtful off
cial responsibility, and against
whom these charges can be made
good. This means a clearing out
Of the carpet-baggers and scalla-
wags, white and black, who have
brought great discredit on the Re
publican party, and been one Of the
most active agencies at the South in
fomenting strife and keeping alive
the embers of the civil war. 1t is
a work that should go hand in hand
with the most vigorous repressive
measures towards the Ku-klux and
White League combinations ofplun-
derers, rioters and assassins. 1t will
be a concession to the respectable
elements of Southern society that,
unless human nature is different
there from what it is any place else,
should enlist a strong influence
against political corruption on the
one hand and mob law on the other.
The Southern question just now
is one that calls for the display of
the wisest craftsmanship. The
whole country is anxious for peace
and fraternity, and it is a hamilia-
ton to the common sense Of the
American people that few scatter
ed, lawless and treacherous scoun-
drels, aided in part by the most con-
temptible and trashy politicians,
should have it in their power to
Illustrate the kindly feelings of mil
lions of good citizens. We think
President Grant proposes to throw
an influence South, in favor of good
government, that will take away all
excuse for mob violence, and will
rally to the side Of law and order
the best class of Southern people; a
class that will be abundantly able,
when once resolved, to represent Sc
cret or open demonstrations against
any body of people, no matter what
may be their race or polical affilia-
tions. If a thorough wedding out
of incompetence and corruption
from the federal offices at the South
will promote this grand reform
will aid in restoring peace and good
fellowship-let us have it at once,
even if it does send flocking back to
the North crowd of political buz-
yards who have dishonored every
profession they ever made. If Alas
ka could only be made Botany
Bay for these disreputables =
Pittsburgh Telegraph.
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Somerset, September 25, 1874.
Sale of Real Estate by Order of Court.

IN Saturday, the 18th day of October, 1874,
" between the hours of II o'clock NJ. and
o'clock P. NJ. of said day, will offer for sale at
public auction, TO the highest and best bidders,
upon the premises, either together or in sepaT-
tracts shall appear to be for the best inter
est of the estate, the four following described
tracts of land of which John 5. Moore died seiz-
ed, situate in Madison township, Perry county,
Ohio, and bounded and described as follows. list
PARCEL Being the west half of the northeast quar-
ter of section No. %, township No II and range
NO.15 containing so acres more or less. I'd PARCEL
Being all that part of the southeast corner OF the
east half of said northeast quarter OF section 22
township Il, range 15, which is cut off by, and
lies on the southeast side of the public highway
intersecting said tract, formerly known as the
old State road leading from Zanesville to Lancas-
ter, but afterwards established as a county road
said parcel cut off and here described, contain
ing acres more or less 81 Parcel: Beng al
that part OF the east half of the southeast quar-
ter of section No. Is, township No. IL and range
No. Is which lies on the south southern side of
Jonathan's Creek; bounded on the east, south
and west by the original surveyed lines of the
same, and on the north by JOnathan's Creek
containing 40 acres more or less. 4th PARCEL
Being part of the west half of said southeast
quartz of section Is, township II, range Is. Be
ginning in the southern boundary of said last
named half quarter, at the southwest corner Of
a small parcel containing about 32-100 acres
formerly owned by Hannah Mcqueen, now by
c. H. Rees, said beginning corner being 464 rods
more or less west of the southeast corner Of said
last named half quarter; thence running north
along the line of said 32-1OO acres % rods to a
corner; thence east along the line Of said 32-100
acres 42 rods, moro or less, TO the east boundary
line of said last named half quarter; thence
north along said boundary line to Jonathan's
Creek; thence up said creek, following the me
anderings Of the same in westerly direction to
the line of another small parcel containing some
acres more or less, commonly known as the
John White tract; thence south 2254o east along
the line of said John White tract, 10 rods TO
post; thence south 4212o east along the same
tract 251& rods to the southern boundary of said
last named half quarter; and thence cast along
said bOunday to the beginning, containing 1917
incl Ina oil Of nafd aGf
named half quarter which lies south Of Jona-
than's Creek, except said Hannah Mcqueen and
John White tracts. Terms of Sale: One-third
cash in hand; one-third in one year, and the re-
manning third in two years; the deferred pay
ments to bear interest from the day of sale, and
be secured by mortgage on the premises sold
JOHN c. MOORE, Executor
of John 5. Moore, decd
September 49, 1874. %
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1t is said Kellogg's administration
was usurpation, because there was no
proof of his legal election. But there
was the same lack of proof of the legal
election of McEnery. 1t is hardly
worth while to oust one usurping ad-
ministration only to set up another.
The thing to do is to constrain both
Kellogg and McEnery to resign, and
have new election. Congress ought to
have ended it in 1873, when the subject
was before that body. 1t was mistake
not to have done so, and the recent re-
volt is an evidence of it. But it is never
too late to do the right thing, and to
avoid further trouble, a new election
should be ordered forthwith.-Ci Cincinna-
u Co,D,OeTci0y
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KIND AND AFFEcTIoNArE


treatment, and that his course toward her
since the discovery of her ofense against
him has been honorable and magnani-
nous to such an extent as to command
form Us our warmest gratitude, and i'm
pose upon Us the painful duty OF public
~ declaring our views in relation TO this
deplorable domestic calamity which has
fallen upon his family.
ewould probably disregard his duty
and allow
DEEPLY WROSGED Man
to suffer, and spare our own feelings; ex-
cept for the consolation it will afford our
deeply penitent and almost heartbroken
sister that we should thus aid her TO pro-
tect DIR. Robinson from the great wrong
an over, Jealous public seem determined
to infict upon him.
We have read and carefully considerd
the accompanying article. We know it
to have been composed and written by
Mrs. Robinson, in the State of Michigan
and in the absence of DR.. Robinson, his
counsel, and all his friends and acquaint-
ances except the members of our own
family. and in the light of all our knowl-
edge of the facts we fully concur in every
statement therein contained. We would
regard it as an
ACT OF JUSTICE
that our statement and that of Mrs. Rob-
inson be published by all papers that
have copied the articles of the Inter-
Ocean above referred to. While we high
ly appreciate whatever symphthy the
people of Laporte entertain and have
expressed for our sister, and the conf
dence they seem to have reposed in her
character, we have other words for those
who have been actuated by malice to-
ward DR.. Robinson, and hereby request
that henceforth the case be left to those
most interested, namely: her brothers
and her counsel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25

The pith of the wheat prospect, now
the subject of much discussion in the
papers, is that this year there is appar-
emily but one customer in the market
for wheat, viz, Great Britain, and that
the estimated requirement of this GUS
toner is about 75,OOO,O 900 to 85,O0O,O0O
bushels, while Russia, Germany, Tur-
key, Hungry, and other European
countries have sufficient surplus this
year to satisfy the requirement of Great
Britain. In addition to this, we also
are ready to export some 100000 or
s0,000,000 bushels of wheat. 1t appears,
further, that wheat has fallen from $l60
in September, 1878, to 81 20 in Septem-
Der, 1874; and, what is of the most vital
Importance, the farmers are holding
back their crops in order, as it seems, tc
secure higher prices.
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To the Editor Of the Chicago Inter-0cean
SIR-The undersigned, brothers of
Esther r. Robinson, the writer ofthe ac-
companying communication, and resid-
ing respectively in the States of Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, being of lawful age,
and Walter II. Builder, one ofsaid broth
ers, lawyer by profession, having been
called upon by our said sister for advice
and assistance in her present trouble,
and having had our attention called to
the articles published in your paper in
regard to the same matter, have made
thorough investigation of the merits of
her case, both by full inquiry of her at
our home, and by personal visits 10 La
porte, where we now are. We are fully
satisfied that she has ever received from
DR.. Robinson
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Governor

The Republican convention which
assembled at New Lexington on the
10Th inst, nominated the following
ticket: Sheriff, VIM. Hampden;
Recorder, H. C. Greiner; Commis-
sioner, w. 1. Shriver; Surveyor, c.
NJ. Rich; Infrmary Director, Owen
Riley; Coroner, s. p. Rousculp.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25

Hon. Joseph Farewell, Mayor of Rock
land, Ne, Isaac NJ. Bragg, Esq, Bangor,
and Messrs- Pope Bros, Machias, Me-,
lumber merchants, fully endorsed the
Sheridan Cavalry Condition Powers, and
have given the proprietors liberty TO use
their MINES in recommending them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25

If Alcoholic Stimulants are taken in
to the blood the heart works faster, and
this unnatural speed wears out the vital
machinery. All intoxicating nostrums
advertised as "tonics, "renovators, &C.,
produce this disastrous effect, and should
be rejected. DIR. Walkers Vegetable
Vinegar Bitters-an Invigorant without
the curse of alcohol-is everywhere sup
planning these poisons. 4w
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Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between \. 2. q I. NJ. Ashbrook, has
been this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent.
Persons knowing themselves to be in
debted to the above firm will please call
and settle, as We wish To close up our bu-
siness Immediately.
A. p AsHBRooK,
T. NJ. AsHKRooK.
Somerset, Ohio. Sep. 81, 1874.
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The most astonishing cure of chronic
diarrhpa we ever heard of is that of
VIM. Clark, Frankfort Mills, Waldo Co.,
Maine, the facts are attested by Ezra
Treat, Upton Treat and NJ. A. Merrill,
either of whom might be addressed for
particulars. Mr.. Clark was cured by
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25

The Louisiana revolutionists un-
der Penn and McEnry have been
squelched by the interference Of the
Federal Government, and Kellogg
is again quietly holding the office of
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-25

A Saint Paul paper rallied at a
"stump-tail church" there until the
members put up steeple, and now it
calls the new ornament ridiculous
toothpick."