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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

One by one the infamies of the war are
produces the proof of a series Of perjuries,
thefts and prosecutions on the part of high
officials during the late war which fairly
matches the Credit Mobil:er for stupendous
consequences. The facts brought to light
concern mainly transactions carried
on in Ohio, but they will be
found a mere sample in the long
the public eye. The Gazette statement
furnished from the careful hand of Gen.
Boyington may be trusted as beyond dis
pute. The seat of the particular transac-
tons referred to was in Cincinnati, and
the infamous instrument OF the crimes
one Captain F. w. HURT, assistant
quarter-master. When his derelictions
had become sufficiently known to call
for an investigation, it was ordered
by Gen. Burnside. 1t was made by Maj. n.
III. Mclean whose report of the investiga-
ton involved so many persons of high Off
cial position that secretary Stanton was
forced by military necessity" to sup
press the revelations and to actually send
Maj Mclean into exile, ordering him
peremptorily to report at Fort Vancouver,
in Washington territory, to get him and his
dangerous information out of reach. The
history, as revealed in the correspondence.
is one of the most scsndalous retrospects
that has been forced upon the country. This
Captain HURT got his commission as assis-
tant quarter-masLer, October 81, 1861, and
went at once up to his neck into speculations
for himself and political associates. His
principle aid, Henry ID. Cooke, of Wash
ington, who stood in numerous
convenient relations, as for instance,
a part of the Ohio State Journal,
also representative at Washington of the
banking house of Jay Cook & Co., and on
intimate terms with state officials at Wash.
ington. Acting for him, and HURT as third
party and go-between, was George s. Scott,
who, it appears, was as ready for any needed
service as a thief to break into an unpro-
tected bank. He performed his parts with
spirit. The story brought out in
Major McLsan's report of the spec
ulatiye transactions il long to tel,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

aid have been secured to the amount of near
ly six millions of dollars. The cost Of max
ing theeonnection complete by the cheapest
route between Chicago and Charleston, viii
approach close to ten millions. The sugges-
tion of the report in favor of help from the
need not be considered, as it is
wholly inadmissible. B4t as an enterprise
OF almost national concern, it appeals with
just claims to the careful study of public
benesctors and Of private capitalists. The
subject is unquestjonably arouslng a new
interest in the minds of men.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17
Chs SemtimeI.
TUESDAY, MARCH IL.

Ifany lingering doubt had remaired con-
.eerniuq the nobleness and purity OF Sum-
ner's purposeIn the oblivion resolutions
that doubt would disappear under the con-
xic;ion lett after reading his brief note TO
Springfield friend. 1t was characteristic oil
Grants unspeakable httleness to have 1t
made known that the resolutions were
aimed at him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

Madison partyism is seriously disturbed
by an ominous outbreak of the colored folks
The independent tidal wave has caught
these darkey patriots on its crest and carried
them p.Uinply into opposition to the band
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

Ia the way of pork information, the ex-
hibit on the sixth page this morning, taken
from the report Of the Cincinnati chamber
of commerce, will suffice to show just
how Indiana stands, and how it COM
pares with other pork producing
states. A study of the table is sug-
gestive in several directions. of the
eighty-seven towns reported, but twenty
five show a larger business than that OF last
year. Columbus, Delphi, Evansville, Frank
lin, Greensburg, Kokomo, Lafayette, Madi-
son, Posey county, Princeton, Richmond
and Terre Haute made no material variation
from the year previous, generally falling
back few hundreds. Connersville did less
than half as much as last year. Martins
Vile packed nearly 1000 hogs under very
favorable plan of killing for the farmers, by
a responsible party. Vincennes, the "Old
Post" and great point i'll past years, seems to
have dwindled down almost one-fourth
her normal amount. On the other hand,
INDIANAPOLIS which has done nearly as
much during the season as all the rest of the
state, has increased her quantity upwards OF
fifty per cent. This, not considering that
she carries on the business through the
entire year. 1t is suggestive to note that,
while Cincinnati fell back from 623,305 in
1872 to ISL, I53 the past season, so large gain
has been made at this point, and so close a
race with the ancient "porkopolis," which
will soon be surpassed by the Hoosier town,
as it has been by Chicago. 1t need not be
considered presumptuous to predict that
within a decade this city will stand at the
head of the packing business.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

That was rather profitless job, trying to
make Dawes figures lie. He seems to have
''studied up" pretty carefully before speaking
refutations have not impaired his statements.
1t was Mr.. Ellis H. Roberts, Mr.. Roscoe
Conkling's man, who made haste to return
an answering shout, and his little piece
has been handsomely riddled by Beck
and the New York Bulletin. Mr.
Roberts strove to show that the ex-
penses of the government have not material
ly increased during the past two years, and
gave as proofsthe following aggregates: Ex-
penses for 1871, sl46,1s1, 2S7; for 1872, $14e,-
O75, 1868; for 1873, s152,s4S,9Ol. This not a
rapid increase, and upon its face exon
crates the administration from the charge
of getting worse, if indeed It would not
show practical retrenchment in view of
national growth. But material fallacy
lies buried in this pile of figures, which NAV
easily be shown, exposing also the extrava<
gance of what may be aptly characterized as
"jobbing" government. There are two
classes of expenses, one of which is under
control, and the other not so under
legislative control. Look first at the lat
ter class. They consist of pensions,
interest and premiums on bonds. These
naturally and necessarily diminish year by
year. by actual payment of the public
debt, and by refunding at lower rate, the
interest account is reduced constantly. The
pension bills also diminish by The death of
pensioners. Put these items in one class,
using Mr. Roberts figures and the result is
this:
Expenditures not reducible by act of con-
gress without a violation of the national
faith
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

forest trees; that commissioner might make
himself useful by looking after the en-
forcement of laws and checking needless
waste by vandalism and fire. This
would not require bureau and an army OF
clerks, and might in honest hands be pro-
vision of national economy and profit. If
the costly and superluous department of
agriculture were merged into well ap-
pointed office to save aud improve the for
ests that are left, it would be good trade,
and the people would endorsed it. A little
more judicious law making on the same
point might be in order also. II some lovely
motive could be placed before the Indiana
farmer, for instance, to check the clearing of
of new lands and direct his energy to the
more thorough culture of fields already
cleared, a double benefit would be realized.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

Total ,ll2 s74s ,739 $780, Ii
The above tells the story by an increase of
$40, ZOO, 900. wiping out and exceeding all the
natural reduction of the annual expense.
By piling the whole in together, a very fair
showing is made and wastefulness is
covered up by trick which any business
man would be quick to detect in his book
keeper.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

Total ,OOl74 S7424S,624 So S23 81
Inthese branches there appears saving
to the government by diminution of some
sl2,OOO,OOO. If it were true that economy,
instead of extravaganza, controls the legis.
latiye policy, the annual expenses would bs
largely reduced. But what is the fact?
The saving shown above is more than offset
by the otber class of expenditures which
are subject to modification by the manage
meat. Here are the figures of Mr.. Roberts
again:
Expenditures subject to legislative con-
troll: a. II ~
ISL. 1871 1873
Civil and miscella-
.slO, $50 sSS79I4ls ss7 4o4
War department.. l9,976,553 23l6Il@ 251ll4S5
Navy department. l2oSes55 ls,og,66s ls,lS5.66S
4oIo,S2S 4S0l 1853 s,4l6,54i
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17

All members of the Fifth corps in this
city are exhorted to take immediate action
in the matter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
THE BEECHER LTONINVESTIGA-
TON.

Inc Beecher-IIlton investigation,
important from thei commencement, has
assumed immense proportions since oar
last issue. Never betore,it is said since the
death of Mr., Lilcoln, has there been as
much excitement IN New York and Brook
iyn as there is now. The committee held
private sessions and intended not TO give
the testimony and their conclusions to the
church and the public till the close of The
investigation. Theodore Tilton wss call
ed before the committee and read n state,
ment to the the committee, and then a
sworn statement, and then another state
ment These statements were soon pub
lished In the Brooklyn Argus byAugustus
MaVerlck who, when assisting T;lton to
copy MS statements, kept p copy of them,
ana published them without Tllton's
knowledge or permission as claimed by
him and Tilton.
Afte- the publication of Tilton's state
ments Beecher published statement
denying the general and special charges
OF Tllton, but not making a detailed state
ment
Mrs. Tilton left her home and went to
Mr.. OVlnQton's, nutlal Friend Of her
and TlltoD, and ther remains. She too
puDi1sheo statement denying Tilton's
statements as to there having ever hean
any improperly between her and Mr.
Beecher. Tifton WAS crossexaminad ha
loreathe committee and the cross examina-
Glon was gwen to the New York Tribune
Tor publication occupying eleven
columns.
Inere is an Issue Of truth between TIL
ton on one side and Mr.. Beecher and
Mrs. Hilton on athe other. Tilton states
that MIS-. Tllton and Mr., Beccher con-
fessed criminal relations. Mrs T;Iton
ana ar Beecher deny it. Quotations from
Mrs TIlton end Mr.. Beecher's letters
Beecher,s rather than Mrs. Tllton-won,d
Indicate proof of it, though not concIn-
slVely. Having denied it thew are emit
tied to hearing before the committee
ana the public. And the public, as wei,
as the committee, should refrain from
1o[mlng ana expressing beliefs or opinions
WI the evidence is all received Mr..
beecner has been man of good reprta-
CIon ana character and the most nonnlar
preacher In America. Mis-. TIton's rem
utat.on and character have beenloood ohd
sac Is woman Of ability. Thew are not
~ pe aeprived-of their reputation and
G pni Without convincing evidence.
Deing on tflal they are entitled to all the
Llgu's OF good citizens. Butthe press has
no. al accorded them these rights. Some
OF the press has not even given them the
TiRnes OF criminals, but have condemnen
Without giving them hearing This is
wrong. And that part of the press Justly
manageable with the wrong should make
haste not slowly to make amends for the
wrong done When the evidence is ali
IN and the committee have renered var.
olc' IL Will be time enough for the
press and the people to an
9ounce their belief and render the YER
dict. ID f%4 GsSt#1 f3
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30

NDUBLIo NO TOE is herebys given that an appli-
and Vestrymen of st Matthews Church-a religious
Incorporation located at the City of Kenosha in
the county Of Kenosha and state of Wisconsin, =
to the Circuit Court of said county of Kenosha-at
Tuesday the 18th day of August A. D. 874 at 9
O'Clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as
parties can be heard-for authority to sell the
premises now occupied by said Rector, Wardens
and Vestrymen--as an Episcopal Ohurch-on
Block 33 in the first ward of said city-and descrb-
ed as the Northwest corner of said Block-being 66
feet on Market st. and 100 feet onAnn ST.
upon Block SO in the first ward OF said city
BY order OF the Vestry of st. Matthews Church
Kenosha. EDWARD CURRY,
Clerk of the Vestry
Dated Kenosha, Wis, July 25th 1874
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30

Two INcENDIARY FIRES in Chicago
one Sunday night and one Monday night
We're discovered IN time by the police to
be put out without destroying the build
ings. The incendiaries had left lighted
tapers to burn down connecting with
trains of rags saturated with kerosene
leading shavings saturated with kerosene,
cans Of kerosene and even powder scatter
ed and in kegs with holes bored in them.
THE Nincendiaries are Sunderarrest and
held to bail the first for trial and the 9th
er for examination. A grand petit jury
of the Criminal Court have been ordered
that these cases may receive immediate
attention. @-s9-~ ~- '+~' -
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
BOUND TO BECOME RICH ON
bia.Ati BRAS MAS. at94t

One young country girl, Miss
Annie Kirk, Of Bethel, Pa, is enti-
tied to the praise Of being the best
lady poultryist on record. In 1872
she cleared $3.50 after paying for ali
the feed, freight, etc. She COM
menced with eighty fowls-Cochin
Chinas, Brahmas, and other varie-
ties land found the Cochin and
Brahmas the most profitable, being
healthier and of speedier growth for
the market. She fed from seven to
ten bushels of corn per week, and the
young ones with cracked corn She
is also keeping an account Of stock
this year an account which shows
every item Of expense or profit and
expects to realize as much, If hot
more, than last year When attack
ed with the prevailing poultry dis
ease last year, Miss Kirk speedily
checked its spread by the free use
OF lime, scattering it all about, and
giving limewater to drink. An
example was given last year Of a lady
at Concord, Mass. who "a sed a
gross value of $3.50 worth from
Dominiques and common breeds !;
but this was exceeded by Miss Kirk,
whose profits alone are $3.50.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
years, and until within Two weeks,
to live with his wife. "a

years, and until within Two weeks,
to live with his wife.
Is it conceivable, If the original
charge had been what is now alleged,
that he would have condoned the
ofense, not only with the mother OF
his children, but with him whom he
believed to have wronged them? The
absurdity, as we'll as the falsity, OF
this story is apparent. when it IS
considered that Mr., Tilton now
alleges that he carried this guilty
secret of his wife's infdelity for SIX
months, locked up in his own breast,
and then he divulged it to me, only
that there might be a reconciliation
with me. Mr.. Triton has since,
in every form Of language, and to a
multitude of witnesses, orally. In
written statements, and in printed
documents, declared his faith in his
wife's purity.
After the reconciliation Of Mr..
Tilton with me, every consideration
Of propriety and honor demanded
that the family trouble should DC
kept in that seclusion which domes-
tic affairs have right to claim as a
sanctuary !; and to that seciuslon 1t
was determined thatit should be con-
fined.
Every line and word of my private
and confidential letters which have
been published is in harmony with
the statements which / now make.
My published correspondence on this
comprises but two elements The
expression of my grief, and that of
desire to shield the honor of a pure
and innocent woman.
IN [ do not purpose to analyze and
contest at this time the extraordinary
paper of Mr.. Tilton but there are
two allegations which 1 cannot per-
NIT tc pass without special notice.
They refer to the only incidents
which Mr.. Tilton pretends to have
witnessed personally; the one, an
alleged scene in my house while
looking over engravings; and the
other chamber scene in his own
house. His statements concerning
these are absolutely false. Nothing
of the kind ever occurred, nor any
semblance of any such things.
They are now brought to my notice
for the first time.
To every statement which con-
meets me dishonorably with Mrs.
Elizabeth r. Tilton, or which in
any wise would impugn the honor
and purity of this beloved Christian
woman, [ give the most explicit,
comprehensive, and solemn denial.
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
BROOKLYN July %, 1874.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
TOWN OF BRISTOL

j. swain-s hf sw or sec 81 t / q 80 as S10,57.
J. Swa1n--se Or sw Or sec 81 ! 81 40 as 1891.
TOWN OF PLEASANT PRAIRIE.
Chas. Kerber-e 70 as NV or sec 2 t1r2 % 70 as
S44A
Clns Kerber -ne or NV or seqr sec t1r % 10
as $3.50.
ohaa Kerber-sw or NV Or Sc or sec , t 1 % 40
as $5,53. .# Gt
John Ciifford-n as s 3 as hf Sc or W ofhighws :
sec6t1r 222as 1928.
o.. Head-21a as Sc or NV or bounded by Cor
man by Fremont Avenue II by Tears by city
limits sec 6 t r23 $5,6S.
A. Pomroy-3A as in Sc or NV qr boHnded n by
city limits by Fremont Avenue by Strong
and W by Bond sec 81 % No as az 1927.
q. G. Durant-com IS rods and II links W of Sc
cor NV or on line of said Or at sw cor of land
formerly owned by Pomroy thence II chains
81 links thence to line of land decided by Eos
ter to DeIning thence IL chains 81 links thence
G to place of beg s 6 % No az $12,47.
j. Bond-sw or ex IS rs side sec 6t1 r % No as
1873 $135,68. a 5o #r.J
j. Clsrk-3 as partly on ne or ne or and partly on
NV or ne or bounded and by highway by
Sellock and W by Partridge sec 1t l r % NO as
1898. p
j. Bond-1h as on Sc or NV Or bounded II by
Lamb by or line 8 and W by Gatchel sec t 1
r23 No as ~ $2,73. ohI 4sfUt4 ADJ aLI--t
o. S. Hcad-n 10 as NV or Sc or sec is r % No
as 10 1919.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
FROM SPAIN,
A PROCLAMATION FROM DON CARLOS
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT or THE BAT
TIE OF CUENCA.

OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BAT
TIE OF CUENCA.
BAYoNoE, July 21.-Don Carlos
has issued a manifesto granting re-
ligious federation, engaging not to
disturb the sales Of church property
at present confscated ; promising q
representative but not a revolutionary
government undertaking to.restore
the finances Of the country, and In
suring liberty, SO far as it is consist
Ient with order. The manifesto
concludes as follows: eff the rebsll-
ion continues we shall stiae it with
cannon. Those who reject our offers
ofconciliation to-day, Will be COM
PEELED to submit to the law of the
conqueror tomorrow.
MADRID, July 21.-An official
report Of the loss Of Cuenca has been
received. The defense was obstinate
and brave to the last. On the 18Th
the Republicans defending the Eau
bourg Carretea repealed three assaults
made by Alfonso with 5000 men.
The Carlists ultimately captured the
Faubourg. The Republicans retired
to the principal square Of the town
and refused to surrender. Four
moro attacks were made upon them,
in each of which the Carlists met with
a repulse. During the morning of
the 10Th, after the firing had lasted
fitty-six hours, the Carlists gained
the square. The Republicans began
to retreat to the citadel, when they
suddenly encountered fresh force
of 4, 900 Carlists, who by some un-
explained means had gained possess
ion OF the citadel. General Yglesias,
the Republican commander, and all
his officers and men then surrender.
ed as prisoners of war. The Car
lists sacked and burned many hous-
es, murdered a number of inhabit-
ants, made heavy registrations for
provisions, demanded a contribution
OF two years. taxes paid by the city,
and destroyed the fortifations. The
enemy report their losses at $50
killed and 700 wounded.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
INTERNATIONAL {

An INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CONCERNING THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF
WAR convened at Brussels, Wurtemburg,
on Monday the 9Th. instant. The sub
jects to be brught beftre the convention
are of great Importance and it is to be
hoped it will result in the mitigation of
the horrors of war if war is to- be, and
tend to the settlement of national con
trove1sies by the action'of anInternational
Congress.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
SALEM STATION,

1r July, 2oth 1874
ynvinaroto aELEERAPH-Thes storm King-thc great
1igEgUTator has come at last but we were wei
bugs and drv oe,ore came chnch bugs Potato
crops Wheat failure 1e ats III ruined me al the
igbt orT Ra,,1 nay, both tame and Wild is verT
never eS aef Dy but is doing better We
Us we had the great rain FSo1
Wind which up a9ethf F,n rain ACCOMPANIED
n large numbers and blew down eOfeS; ees
budi Gs p barn Sar but did i. ' rom the
the Brass BAH U corne Ssl0ngSS to n Cov
ucn 70 our abors but all are glad nas sr
an we s, Iave some hope of corn and late potatoes
that with o give wo us more feed for diaries
'V"' A. d. G.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30

LEWIS BAIN's CoTrAeE was slightly injured In
Tts cornice by the storm Sunday morning. Mr..
Balm saws about five dollars will make it good. The
wide-awake dailles of Milwaukee are ahead oil Us
IN publishing the news of the injury to M Bain's
cottage The Wisconsin Of Monday evening and
the Sentinel of Tuesday morning had the news,
Enterprise is entitled to reward and we accord
due credit to these enterprising dailies. D ~
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30

EDWARD BAINs WAGON MANDATORY is turn.
ing out one hundre and twenty fvewagons every
week. These wagons are not only made bat
sold. They are freighted largely to California and
Oregon for the winter trade and to Colorado
Wyoming Arkansas and Texas for the fall trade.
In all these states and territories they are the
&avorite wagon. &f ~
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30
TOWN OF SOHIERS.

M. c. and w. E Baker-sw or NV Or sec 90 2
40 No as 40 $16.23. .1at lT4N 4i
r. Bullen-32 as of hfne or sec Is as per deed
recorded In Vols of Deeds page 213 in kenosha
Co sec Is to r % No as 80 S12,97.
e.. G. Runals-pt Sc ar being ITO acres of sd or
sec sec "a t 2 % No as 40 $4642.
E. G.. Runals-nw or sec rs % No as 100
$116,60. @" JJ
E. G. Runals-24 as pit NV or sec 10 Q % for
description see Vol U of Deeds on page 800 In
the office of the Register of Deeds ofKenosha
Co sec 10 to r % No as "a 81, 85. ''tt
Loren Sykes--all the land lying of Chicago y
Milwaukee Railroad track sc Or sec Is t 2 %
No as az $l,35.
$10,269, tTE 3tugl f3.
Loren Sykes-all of the o rs as swqr which lies
of the road running through the same sec IL t2
r23 No as 60 $24,87. -
II. T. O'Farrel-w hf hf ne or NV or sec 81 tt
r23 No as 10 S10,9S.
John Belting-known and described as block
and University addition to the city OF Keno
sha being on the NV or ex 5A acres PAID by
John Betting sec 81 u r % No as II $2,32. Q
MISUNDERSTANDING on town line IL rods OF
town line 10 rods to railroad track e along
aaid track to town line n to beg sec 30 t 2r %
No as az $3.50.
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she zseuosha Jelegraph
KENosRA, WIS, JULY, 80, 1874.

MADISON is GREAT ON GREAT FISH. a
sturgeon feet inches ID length, 3 feet
2 inches in circumference and 155 pounds
in weight has been caught in LAKE
Monona. H iF#
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-07-30

The entire new hve-per cent, Government loan
having been taken by the Rothschilds and
and other European capitalists. This indicates
conclusiyely the continued soundness of our la.
tlonal debt credit abroad 49,