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The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05
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The New York TiMes contains tho fol.
lowing just and appreciat,ve editorial
netics:
The new York Ledger recently enter.
cd upon new volume, and the proprie-
tor, Mr. Robert Bonler, took occason
to say . iew words to his hundreds OF
readers. He tells them that the liberal.
| ity which has been shown in tho past in
the ma lagemen, Of his paper will be
continued throughout tho new year
that all the old favoritc writers will con-
tinue TO contribute to its pages; that be
will be constantly on the watch for 'any
new developments Of real rising genius
and that he is determined TO keep NJ
the Ledqer rs "thc best family paper
in the world"
That those pledges will be kept, Mr..
BonEer's wellknown en;erprlsing and
high character afford sufficient guaran-
tee. lie NAV fairly claim the credit OF
having established popular journal
which is absolutely free from any NOR
al reproach or stain. In TOO many OF
the trumpery Journals which have been
set up in the vain hope OF competing
with the Ledger the lessons taught to
the young are of the most injuriors
character. Parents are depicted as un.
natural tvrants from whom it is duty
and a virtue to escape. \ boy fics
from his home, meets with a stranger o!
boundless wealth and lberali'y, Is IN
stan,ly adopted rs son and heIr'
achieves exploits which rival all the
fea,s of all the heroes known to history.
MANY "a boy has found out to his sorrow
how little these wild and mischievious
stories represent the actual condition oi
the battle of life. Too often the teach
ing is even more pernicious-vice and
proflicacy arc openly inculcated. Mr..
Bonner's Ledger has always been free
from this abominable poison. Hence II
has been, and is, freely admitted into
thousands of families all over tho coun.
try rs companion and a friend. Nc
protanc words, no vicious stories ar.
ever allowed to appear in its columns
Anon. its contributors are soTe OF the
most highly esteemed c!ergymcn of the
day and many OF the ab!est writers IN
general literature. II has two columns
every week of replies To correspondents
which are full of practical good sense
and sound advice. In the number be-
fore us questions on great variety o'
subjects are asked, from knot,y law
points to delicate subjects connected
with engagement and marriase,and al
these questions arc answered carefully
and with great good humor and world,
wisdom. In this single number alsc
there are eight different stories, eitlie'
continued or complete IN themselves
articles by the Rcvs. Henry Wart
Beecher and DR.. Hall rsany admiraaie
comments on topics Of the day, and
great variety OF useful aud mi-c"l'sneou'
reading. \ better publication 1t woul'
be hard 10 lind; aud while bearing CO
testimony To the fact that 1T weN de
server the wonderful Success II ha
achieved in the past, may we add on
wishes for its redoublcd su cess III th
future.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05
=. 8. pIsYRlCr JUICE FesfER.

After all tho speculation that has been
going on relative. to the appointment Of
an U. 8. District Judge to succeed Della
hay, hard!ya "guesscr struck 1t right
There were twelve applicants for the po'
sition and as only one person could DC
appointed, the chances, arithmet'eAily
considered, were "one out of Twelve.
Alter all the claims of different candi-
dates were canvassed, c. G. Foster, OF
Atchison, was settled upon and he was
accordingly appointed. lie may posi-
bly, have boon compromise man. lie
was indorsed by Senators ingalls, and
Harvey. In this particular case itsecms
as if President Grants style Of proceed
urc in filing Federal appointments had
been followed by the Kansas Congress
sional delegation. After the politicians
had had their say, and this man and that
man had been congratulated upon the
fine prospect of tho appointment, our
Senators and Congressman ruthiessly
overturned the "air-castlcs" and exalted
bv their recommendation ono probably
as able, but not oven mentioned
among the candidates. The Topeka
Commonwealth has this 10 say OF the
new Judge:
The appointce-G. G. Foster-is
known to the people of Kansas, however
as an attorney, and We believe the large
and responsible duties Of his Office will
not suffer in his hands. He is q young
man, not yet forty years Of age, we be-
lieve, and has already become one OF the
most famous lawyers and established
one of the most extensive practices in
northern Kansas. lie was prominently
mentioned in the last congressional
convention as q candidate for congress
but a recent bereavement in the loss OF
u child prevented lis being candidate,
else he might it is believed secured have
the nomination. He is II lifelong Repubi-
can, though he has never taken an nc
five part in politics, his official service
consisting in representing Atchison
county in the legislature. Judge Foster
is bright young man, of unsniiied rep
utation and of indomitable ambition in
the line of his profession. Senator In
gals having been for tour years his on
tasonist in tho forum, has, it is to be
presumed, studied and understood his
abilities, and knew what he was about
in favoring his appointment, which vas
seconded by his colleague, Mr.. Harvey:
This appointment being unexpected, will
occasion considerable surprise, Mr.. Eos
ter not having been prominently men
toned in connection with the place, but
it cannot fail, We believe, to give salts
faction.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

Hon. WIN. IL. Garfield, Judge OF tha
Eighth Judicial District Of Kansas, died
a. Manhattan last Thursday. Judge
Garfield was a man of greet integrity,
ard his loss is deeply felt by all who
knew him.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The bill providing for the reduction
of salaries of county officers, which has
absorbed SO much of the time OF the ere
formers" of the legislature, is the biggss,
farce which has yet been undertaken. In
Saline county, by actual figures. it is esti-
mated that 500 more will be paid 10
county officers, il the bill should pass,
than is now paid them. This is re-
forE. with vengcaicc.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05
SENATOR uigyEY'S CABIN

This is the way "Sqebob," Of the
Troy Ctief, tells OF his visit to the lone
of our new Senator:
When got back here, learned that
they were getting up large party to 20
on pilgrimage. as It were, to the home
stead of Senator Harvey, 20 obtain pre-
ciOus relics of the log cabin in which he
had lived SO long-mcmentocs, to re-
mind them that true worth may elevate
the most humble and unpretentiOus to
the most exalted post of honor. l con-
sented to be of the party. There were
about fifty in the expedition. Besides
ample raiions, we were well provided
with axes, saws, crowbars AMI other
necessary implements. We took the
Kansas Pacific night train, and At day
light reached Junction City, where we
procured number OF wagons to convey
US 10 the destined spot. We had intend
cd to employ guides, bu; ono of the par
ty assured Ls it was unnecessary, Is lie
had been at the Governors place, and
knew the way. At Fort Riley, we re-
ceived directions to assure ourselves that
we were not mistaken, whcrcupoa VIC
proceeded ut a brisk gait. After what
seemed to us u tedious ride, the person
vino had been there pointed ont Il little
cabin in the distance, which he SAID was
the place we were hunting; and it seem
ed to correspond with the directions we
had received a: the Fort. The cabin
was small and low, and stood in valley
close by stream of water. and not far
from q greve of timber. Arriving at
the place, and discmbarkinr. VIC found
low hovel, with clap-board root, de-
void of chinkins. and unoccuPied.
"Whv." exclaimed one, 'rhe house is
empty!
"It's all right" said the person who
had been there before. 'The family
have probably gone visiting"
"Bat the house is open, and not fit to
live in"
Oh, the Governor is used to that
he soldiered too long to mind . little
fresh air
"But tn re is no furniture, and moth
ing but straw on the hoor."
81 tel! you, the Governor lived in the
most primitive style, and prefers straw
to the softcst bed IN existence. l know
we are right; so, fall to-"
At it VIC all went, and sooa had the
cabin levelled TO the ground. Every
man took piece Of timber, to be man.
ufacturcd into canes, and other articles
of use and ornament-and not satisfied
with kccpsakes for themselves, they all
took enough to supply their many
friends. AT this juncture, We heard
loud hsllooing, and bchcld . man run
ming across tne field toward US. As soon
a. he asin speaking distance, he broke
out with:
"Mein Goti in Him mel. eas is das
Vat for you tears down meiu Sleeps
housc and mcin cows house down. Git
out mein field out. piic yourself nit
mein dogs! kick off your nose OF NIT
mein FIST! Mcin Goti. l brosgute der
law init your
We had to get out Of the scrapc as
best We could. The fact is, we had tax.
en- the wrong road, missed the place
by several miles, and demolished .
DutchHan's sheep and COW stable. We
pacified him by making up sum of
money for him after which, We hast
ened back To Junction, and took the
train for Topeka the same uight. Bs,
VIC brought OF enough, timber TO exhib-
Il tor rciics, and TO outsiders were the
wiser for our misad vcnsure.
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The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The Hays City Sentinel is the name o.
W. H. Johnson's new paper, just estab'
lished. 1t is gotten up in Johrson's tas'
~ style, and is filed with interesting
reading matter. May the Sentinel always
keep faithful guard over the interests OF
the frontier.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The "Rcform" Legislature of Wiscon'
sin were bent on repeating the Graham
sieuor law now in forco in that State,
when the femmixoot" struck that re-
rion, and knocked their plans endways.
The "Rcfcrmerso are in bad Odor and
don't know what to do.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The nomination of VIM. A. Simmons
rs collector of customs at Boston has
been confirmed. This was Gen. Buffers 9
wish, and it was carried out, the senators
Of that State voting to the contrary.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

On Monday night the House OF beP-
resentativss at Topeka passed resolutions
Of impeachment against State Treasurer
Josiah E. Hays, by vote OF a for, to
20 against.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The celebrated TichbOrne case has
been at laet decided. Tho claimant has
zen convicted on all the charges and
sentenced to fourteen years, penal servi-
tuJe. The trial lasted one hundred and
eighty days.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

The immigration bill was defeated in
our legislature last Friday ~ vote OF
A6 10 80. The first vote stood, yeas ~,
pays 80.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

A bill to appropriate 5000 and pro-
viding for the appointment OF commits
sion IN regard ts the alcoholic iiqIor
trasssc is before Ccn.,ess.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

Tho Kansas Senate has passed reso'
luton to adjourn sine die tomorrow al
10 o'clock, A.. M.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05
Kansas Grasses.
SAMNA, March lst, 1874.

NEssRs. EDlr0Rs In the number oi
tho lst of January of the Kansas Farmer,
Prof. Nudge, writing an article about
d" Natural Sciences" the author OF which
inquiries about the necessity If books OF
pamphlets in studying tie indigenous
plan,s Of Kansas, indicates that the ca
talogue published by Prof. J. II. Car.
ruth as being nearly complete list oi
the Indigenous plants of the state.
Now, with much search, have OBJ
tanned this catalogue, but ! find near Sa-
lima many plants not mentioned in 1t.
Neither are they found in Woods class
book, nor in Gray's AID others. Prof.
Nudge, or other authority, would Oblige
me very mach if they would have the
kindness to designate some other book,
wherein could be found the analyses OF
the plants of Kansas not mentioned in
the works above; or tell rne the address
of bOtanist TO whom ! could send spe-
cimcns Of the said plants, and who would
in exchase Tor them, tell US their bo:an-
ical names.
As the order Of Graminea especially in
tcrests the farmer, We give here the list
of the grasses We have discovered DUR
ing the last season in vicinity of SaIina,
which are not mentioned in Prof Car
ruther's catalogue. There is only about
thirty in number. Ii these are found
useful or good, We shall do the same at
ter awhile for the other families. Bota-
ny, as Pr0f. Felker has said, though Of
great importance to the farmer, has been
too little studied.
Hcre is the list; probably not entire
" correct for some species:
l. Leersia oryzoiders VIZ.
2. Asrostis alba Q), form grass.
3. Sporocolus Indicus % z)
4. S cryptandrus (bo-r)
5. s. Scrotinus (borr.)
6. MuhIemb"zia glomerata (brin).
Z. Nj diffusa j. n r).
8. Arislida olygan,ha I'm x).
8. PasPalum gIabrum (gand).
IL. p sauguirale Qaur).
IL. - tiliiorme tz),-very good
fodder.
II. Fcstma ovina O-cultivated in
Europe for food for sheep and horses.
Il. F. tcnelIa (wild).
II. - cIatior (wiid)-very good
fodder.
I5. Eutohia Ob,usata (m X).
Ii. Eragrostls pursh:l (sc r)-sood
tor ASSURE.
II. Giyocria.
Is. Eiyums mollis (brin),-on Spring
Creek
10. E., undetermined
20. Tri,icum rerens y, quick grass
admirable for restoring banks-yuung
grass very nutritious.
2l. Bouielona hirsata laoO common
not very good.
%. Androphoson mucrourus (m x).
%. A. viginiues L).
"a. A. te,rastychus (clD.
25. A argenteus (eID.
26. Buchloe dactylo'dcs (eugehm),-
buffalo grass-abundant yet in some
places.
q to 30. Not yet determined.
Yonrs truly, J. HENRY.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

It is stated that the new temperance
bill will not be passed by the Senate.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

General Serrano has been elected
President of the Spanish republic.
The Saline County journal., 1874-03-05

Senasor Chandler sucs the Detroit
Free Prcss for sino ON, FIR lit<l.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
THE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
Fifth WeeL-More signers 20 the Pledge
what Faithful Heart Can DO. Etc.

special correspondence of the Chroncle.l
GREENEvILLE-noon-March9 8, 1874.
We enter upon the
FIFTH WEEK or THE CRUSADE
to-day, and yet there seems to be no lack Of
determination upon the part of the ladies
to persevere in the work they have under
taken. The ladies are at their posts this
morning, though not in full force, as it
only requires few now to hold the fort
except at certain times. ..'
To one who has looked upon this work
when it was at its highest tide, and now
views it with its grand results, although
not fully victorious as yet, must be com.
PEELED to say, What hath God wrought!n
Our town is rs quiet now as at almost
any time through the week, as il formerly
was upon Sundays.
LAST SATURDAY.
was very quiet and orderly. There were a
great many people In town seemingly from
all parts OF the county. A great many names
were added to the long lists of those who
had signed the pledge of total abstinence.
And thus over the head of all opposition
this great moral reform moves steadily on
gaining strength every day.
a grand testimonial of the depth and
power of this work came to the knowledge
of many of the workers yesterday. 1t was
published in the Bristol Courier of last
Friday. A gentleman who stopped Off here
Ito see what was to be Scent and ventured
close to one of the tents was approached
by lady who put questions to him in
quiet, yet earnest and hasty manner that
fastened conviction in the heart of the
man as to his sinfulness. He resolved to
seek Christ in the pardon of his
sins. He says that one of her questions
was, do you love Jesus"" and
that he was so overwhelmed that he could
not answer her. But those questions, and
especially the one as to his loving Jesus,
kept ringing through his soul until he re-
solved to seek Christ, and now he says I
feel that / can say L do love Jesus.n
The item referred to was read at one
of the churches yesterday for the encour~
agement of the workers. After its read
ing the congregation joined in singing
" Praise God from whom all blessings
1low.n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
HAMILTON FISH, Sec'y of State.
Neavy Suits in Georgia.

Atlanta is producing, as an evidence of
the greatness of Kimballville, the number
OF large suits brought in ITS courts recently.
Fist, there was a suit instituted by Seago
Dobbins d Co., in order to set aside the
lease of the Western and Atlantic railway
70 the present lessees; then a suit by the
Western railroad against the Georgia rail-
road, for the recovery of stock subsc rip
ton Of two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars alleged to be due from the latter
Now, the Consultation informs US that Hon.
A. ii. Stephens has brought suit against
the lessees of the State road 10 recovr the
share in the lease which was assigned him
at the time of the formation of the leasing
company.
Mr. Stephens subsequently relinquis he'd
his interest 20 the State, aud with the con-
sent aud approval of Governor Bullock it
was transferred TO Mr.. Geo. II. HaZlehurst,
OF Macon. The bill which has been filed
alleges that neither Governor Bullock, act
ing Governor Conley, nor Governor Smith
ever received Mr.. Stephens gift to the
State, or ever claimed any right under his
deed. lie claims that the share is there.
fore still his property, and al the profits
occurring under it, amounting to q million
of dollars or other large sum. In another
column this morning, we publish n full ac-
cOut If the suit.--.iu1ii2!G ChYOR;cle.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
THE NATIONAL FLAG m GEORGIA.
State Troops Refuse TO Parade Under the
Stars and stripes.

4 memorial supported by the colored people
ofGeorgia, has been forwarded toCongress. which
contains statements which we have seen crno-
borsted elsewhere. They do not Indicate any very
alarming amount of patriotism in that state.
The memorial says:
Gov. Smith has distributed $4,000 worth OF
arms received from the United States. He has.
1t is alleged armed forty.fve white companies,
composed. for the most part, of ex-Confederate
soldiers, and but three coored companies, Most
OF the white companies received each-loading
rifles or pistols and ssbres. The colored COM
panies were put of with muzzle.loading mus
kets. lie has, they assert, refused to organize
colored companies, in violation of law Ho re-
Gently stated in public speech that the planters
must control labor, and that the General Assem-
bly, could so Legislators as TO control labor, and
not violate the United States laws.
All or nearly all of the white companies are
Army TO destroy the Union, while many of the
colored companies are composed of mon who
fought in the L Mon Army. The white com
panies choose the Confederate gray for their
uniforms, while the colored companies prefer
the Union blue. On the 18th day of january
last the white Companies of Savannah celebrated
the anniversary of the birth of Gen. Robert f.
Lee, and were reviewed by Gen. Joseph f.
Johnston. No national flag was displayed by
the companies-twelve in all-although q Con
iederate bGtte-tiag, carried through the late war
by the Fifty fourth Georgia Regiment was no.
ticed, and it marked the post of honor where
Gen. Johnston stood to review the brigade. Re
Gently hree white companies in Atlanta met
for parade when the commander Of the battalion
requested the Captain of one OF the companies
to send his colors, a national flag, from the line.
saying the flag was Questionable to himself
panies, and they would not march in the column
with H.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
NEWS SUMMARY.

Col John s. NTosby, of Virginia, has
consented to be candidate for Congress.
sional honors at the next election.
The municipal authorities of Columbus,
Ohio are besought by resolution and other
wise, to pass an ordinance forbidding the
sale of intoxicating liquors within the cor
porate limits.
The famous $40, 900 COW, the Duchess of
Geneva" died at New York Mills last
Friday. The owner must begin to think
that investing in such expensive spe-
cimens of live stock is not exactly the
cheese after all.
The Legislature of Michigan met in ex-
ira session Monday. The session is called
to consider and act on the report of the
constitutional commission appointed by
the Governor in accordance with a Joint
resolution passed at the last session.
A Chicago liquor house offers to sell Ii
quors at an immense reduction during
the crusade" andmoreoYer will send your
package marked "soap" or Stationery
as not to excite the suspicious of inquisi-
tive neighbors, or an untimely call from
the crusaders.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
FOR EIC NJ.
Illness Of Count DE Cha,nbord.

LONDON, March 9.-Count De Cham
bord has had slight attack of apoplexy.
The telegraph publishes a special dis
patch from Berlin, stating that the condi-
ton Of Emperor William is so as to cause
disquietude.
The Daily Nc,oS says Gladstone has an
nounced his intention to relinquish the
leadership of the opposition, but it is
hoped he may be induced to modify it TO
retirement during the present session of
Parliament. He will come to a definite
decision in q few days.
LONDON, March 7.-G a. ma special
despatch to the Telegraph from the
Ashantee expedition says q sharp engage
ment took place on February 4th, which
lasted seven hours. An immense force of
Ashantees, under the leadership of the
King in person, aided by his principal
chiefs, opposed the passage of the river
Dab by the British forces. Two officers of
the Highlanders were killed, and thirty
white men wounded. The Ashantees
were routed with heavy loss. The King
and his chiefs abandoned their army and
took flight. At the close of the battle
Coomassie was occupied by Sir Garnet
Walseley's forces, without opposition, at
dusk on the same day. m. -
The above is of same date as Walseley's
last despatch, previously reported. No
later advices have as.yet been received.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-03-11
Famine In India.

The brief telegram which announced
yesterday that the villagers of Eastern Tir-
boot are slowly starving to death, shows
that the terrible swoop of famine has at
length descended upon Bengal. To realize
what famine means in district like Tir-
boot, take the following details about it
1t has an area of G,343 square miles-or
about one-ffth less than the State of Mas
sachusetts. 1t has population of 1884, :
0O0-or just about equal TO the population
OF this State, and these people cover the
soil in the proportiono of 200 to the square
mile. Let. famine once get hold of this
dense mass of human beings, aud it is in
evitable that pestilence should come in its
train. Previous to the organization made
in view of the impending famine, Tirhoot
formed one administrative district, in
which the British power was represented
by seven civil Judges, fifteen Magistrates,
and $50 Police of all grades. The ruler of
this populous principality was district
officer of twelve years service, at q salary
of $4,000 a year. For famine purposes,
however, Tirhoot has been under two dis
trict officers, the rest of the administrative
machinery remaining apparently un-
changed. York Times.