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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The English shareholders 10 the Little
Emma" mine swindIe, with which Minister
Schenck was connected, have begun suit i'll the
the New York courts against Senator Stewart
and others, for the recovery OF some five mill
liors of dollars. The particulars of the COM
plalut charge that there has been fraud and
conspiracy in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The business of the Supreme Court of the
u. s. has accumulated 10 degree quite be-
yoDd its ability to transact Over seven hun
dred cases are awaiting trial. and the number
is constantly Increasing, despite the utmost
exertious Of the Bench. 10 view Of this con-
ditiou of affairs bill was introduced in the
Seuate, yesterday, which provides that from
and after May |, 1915, judgments of the U ri.
ted States Circuit Courts shall not be subject
to REORGANIZATION by the Supreme Court unless
the matter in dispute shall exceed the value
Of five thousand dollars Instead of two thous
aud, as now limited. Also that judgments in
admiralty cases, decided by United States Cir
cult Courts, shall state the facts and the con-
illusions of law separately, and their review by
the Supreme Court shall be limited to a de-
termination of the suficiency of the facts aud
to such rulings as may be excepted to at the
time and presented in bill Of exceptions. 1t
is said that this plan has the approval Of the
Chief Justice, and that it will gradually reduce
the business 50 as to leave it only years work
ahead, which is manageable quantity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The Congressional Investigating Committee
in Vicksburg yesterday, developed about only
one fact, aud that is that the attempt of Grossly
to secure the sheriff Office ty force, resulted
in riot with loss of life. OAe witncss holds
Gov. Anes responsible for the trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

A dispatch from B wing Green, CaForc
county, to the Richmond S ate Journal. SAY :
Last night Mr.. B V. Bruce, vino resides near
this place, started from here Tor his home about
o'cock. Wheo about a halt nile from
town he was waylaid ard cut badly about the
head He succeeded in driving the highway
mao off by using knife pretty freely"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The Court of Appeals met in Richmond
yesterday. Tomorrow is opinion day. The
court cannot reach the eud Of its present OK
ct inside of three years. The redistribution of
the special court is demanded by every consld.
GRAFTON of public convenience and justice to
snitorS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The Court Of Appeals OF Virginia have de-
cided that Virgina aud West Virginia are sep
aratey and severaly bound for the State debt,
and the judges pronounce the dIsmember-
mept OF Virginia a crime as atrocous as the
partition of Poland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The New Hampshire Democratic State Con-
vention yesterday nominated Hiram K. Rob
erts for Governor and A. L. Pierce for Canal
Commissioner New Hampshire opcDs The
political campaign Of 1875
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

\ Richmond letter says ex-CoDfederate Off
GERS IN that city are quite stirred up by liberal
Inducements offered them to 90 to Egypt to
Ike service uLder the Cadive, aud number
are l. kelly to 90 over and try the service for
awhile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

Gov Tl!leu' message to the Legislature OF
New York, says that the debt of the Stats at
the close of the fiscal year, September 80, was
ST., 49l 900, showing reduction during the
year of S., 500 900. The Governor takes strong
grounds iu favor Of local self-goVernment. Up.
on the question of the resumption of specie
payment he says: ut is quite clear that the
problem ought to be worked out without cost
ing the country anything like such disturbance
10 its business and Industries as the operations
of the Federal Government during the last ten
years have repeatedly created, The natural
causes which affect trade may be foreseen, and
all dealers can calculate them with equal ad-
vaniagcs in everything except their own diff
f.rences 10 intelligence and Judgment But
the action Of an official conducting the largest
financial operations in the country, and exer-
c>iog dominion over the circulatory credits
that are part Of the machinery by which the
mass Of private transactions are carried on, can
not but tend 10 create 10 ali Industries uncer-
taiuty, confusion and niscaculaton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06
Virginia Claims.

Iu the report the Commissioners of Claims
to the House of Representatives, we fld the
following claims from Virginia with the amounts
allowed, 10 addition to those heretofore pub
llshed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The new Opera House in Paris, was opened
last night with great ceremony aud brilliant
dipIay, preparations for the event having been
made for long tine past Among the distn,
guished persons present were President Mac
Mahou General l. AdmirAuit, the Lord Mayor
OF London Dake D Aumale, kiog AI!o n
and ex Queen Isabella of Spain, cx-k'ns Of
Hanover, and all the members Of the French
Ministry and the entire Diplomatic Corps. The
Inauguration was grand success. GARNER,
the architect, was called out and received with
prolonged applause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

Z. B. Bates, solicitor for the president OF
the MARYLAND Conference, Methodist Protest
ant Church, filed DILL of injunction IN the
Circuit Court Of Baltimore city on Monday,
restraining Rev. Joseph 2. Wilson aud others
from retaining possession Of the Broadway
NJ. P. Church, in relation to which so much
has been said recently. A number Of persons
who adhere to the conference and who claim to
be members of the Broadway church, with the
president of the conference, claim that under
the rules governing the holding of church
property they are entitled to possession and
control of the church in dispute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

THE SMITHS OF LONDON On the new
Lundon Directory the Tines remarks: Where
as letter addressed to Mrs Smirk, Lon
don. would be sure to fnd its destination, the
name having only one representative, a letter
for MIR Smith with the same vague address
would becoue bone of cpntenion between no
less than about $50 'commcrcial" Smiths,
to say norh hing of six more columns, Including
about $50 more Smiths. 10 the Court Drec-
tory. 4 d this calculation excludes all the
'swyths' and 'smythes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

Colonel John D. Bowling aud Dr.. Arthur
Brogden, well-koowu cit;zens of Marylaud died
Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

The Staupton Spectator, a most excellent
paper, appears in new aud beautiful dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06

John l. Criteudeu has been appointed post
master at Pnevcw. F4uquier county, Va,
vice Mrs. S. Crittepdeu. resigned Mrs. Mary
4. Boston, postmstress at B-llfair Mills, Stat.
ford county, Va, vice Peytou Reyes, resigned
and NOV, d away; Albert Kite, postmaster at
Grovesvle, Page County, Va, vice George w.
Blown, resigned; &. i. Sutherland, postmas
ter at Sutherland, Dinwidde county, Va, vice
Miss B. $. Sutherland, resigned and John
HuddlcSton, postmaster at keez+ltowu, Rock
lngtam county, Va, vice Mrs. NJ. Armen.
trout, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-06
LOndOun Items.

REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
There was quite an excitement IN the Farm
we'll Deig hborhood to-day, caused Ly Il dog, sup
posed TO be mad, that visited ueariy every
house 10 the neighborhood, last night and this
morning, killing poul'ry-such as geese aud
chickens, aid biting stock wherever he came
across it, He was urc captured at last accounts,
though several parties are after him.
H. s. Smiths barn, near Gulliord, was
burned, last vi ght, about one o'clock, with all
its contcots Loss about $4,000. losured for
$1,000. The barn coutalued three thousand
seed boxes aud all the seed for this spriug IS
business one horse. Oue COW, aud one caItwere
burned The baIauce of the stock was saved,
but nothing else. 1t is supposed that some
parties We're stealing the wheat, and II being
very dark, they used light, which accidentally
sci fire 10 the hay.
Because the ladies' boarding at the st.
Charles Hotel 10 New Orleans would not hold
their New Year S receptions IN the public par
lors Of that hotel, where General Sheridan
could stare at them that redoubtable individual,
who "made the crows carry their ratlons IN
the Shenandoah Valley" wants Congress to
pass law giving him authority to arrest such
Of the gentlemen Of that city as be may thluk
6t, aui try them by drumhead court martial.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
The Hog Prospect.

As Strengthening time approaches, a
great deal of interest is manifested as
to the quantity to be slaughtered. We
have taken it upon ourself to make in
quiry, an" find that there are not, so
many penned this year as last, but still
nearly every farmer has some, and
have them in better condition than
they were at killing time last season.
1t is true, great many have died with
cholera, but we believe a sufficient
quantity have been left for home cen>
sumption. We, have noticed for the
last few days wagons bringing them to
market, and were sold at much more
reasonable prices than we expected,
which goes clearly to prove that they
are not so scarce as were believed a
short time back. Ohio county has
raised a good crop of corn this year,
and the hogs left for pork have been
more substantially fed than they were
last season. We need say no more on
this subject, but believe we will be
! blessed with "hOg and hominy."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
A Heavy Hail StOrnl.

A terrific storm of rain and hail
passed over Hartford on Monday night.
Torrents of rain fell, accompanied by
vast quantities of hail. Streets were
flooded, having the appearance of min
atpFe rivers, and each mans door pre-
scented the novel sight of an ice mer-
chants sign, Little darkies scrambled
out, Of bed to play marbles with the
bright pebbles from. heaven, until the
icy chillness of their fingers settled on
their stomachs, and sent up their voices
in loud admiration of the beautiful
'"'tads" sent them by the angels, and
copious draughts of catnip, tea and par
egoric was necessary to induce the ju-
yenile deyotees toforget their pleasures
mdreams.tri o1a1 ,ausu ait Gnii q. Hr
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
InAsright MISTAKE

An ingenius young lady Of this place
has invented new kind Of parlor or
nament in the way of a swinging bas-
ket. 1t is very frizzly, and one not
knowing about such things, to see it at
a distance would have but little idea
of what it was: SO one evening last
week an old gentleman from the coun-
try was passinga house in which one
of these baskets were hanging in the
window, and honestly niistook it for a
frizzly rooster, Of the game stock,
perched in the window. AS hepassed
by he remarked to his companion: 81
have often heard Of sporting men en-
gaging in cock-fghting, but / never
expected to see, the sport become SO
popular as for private families to keep
one sitting III the window for a sign. .
He wondered what town people would
be at next and passed on.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
Transfers ofReaI Estate.

The following transfers Of real estate
have been lodged for record inceo our last
report, viz: o." ,. f' q
F'redrica Martins Heirs, deed Of d.
vision by all his heirs, ..'
Charles l.. Smith, to Henry Smith,
81 acres on Rough creek, $500!
Mary A. Bennett to John G. Yves
terfeld, interest in Joseph A. Nelson
tract of land on Panther creek,
s297,75. ..- .-"'..t ... r''7-
James S. Ranhey to s: P. Ranney,
40 acres on Indian camp, 5000.
James S. Ranney to CIV. Ranney,
106 acres on Indian camp, 500.
James S: Shields to N. c. Daniel,
SO acres ON Inlian Camp, $500.
Harriet F.. Tichenor to George VI.
Patterson, - acres on Rcg-iine' creek,
1861, %. 1870. r'. ''... .'.'@ ....'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
A Rare Rir6.

One evening las. week Mfr. Charlie
Gtifsn, Of this place, shot large bird
the name Of which is unknown by
ANY of Our citizens who have seen it.
FIti is of a Beautiful white, with the ex-
,as0tjon Of a few lead-colored. specks
upon its back and top of its wings. 1t
was "booted" down to its toes. Its
head was very much like that of an
owl, but its eyes we cannot describe.
1t was very docile, aud possessede extra
ordinary power in clamping; being al,
most impossible to remove it from a
limb or anything it could clutch to.
1t measured from point to point of its
wings five feet nine inches.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
NOficc.

] offer my farm for sale, containing one
hundred acres, on Caney creek in Ohio
county, eighteen miles East of Hartford,
one-half mile of Ferguson's station and
White Run Post Office, on the L. Il P.
R. R. Seventy-fiye acres Of bottom land
in cultivation, under good fence, good
dwelling house, large barn, and all other
out buildings necessary on farm There
is bank of coal within fifty yards of the
house, where all the coal can be got nee
essary for the house at small cost.
n4S-iW'i NJ. Y. DAY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
. Accidental Shooting.

10: Taylor, a colored boy living in
the upper end Of town, accidently shot
himself through the hand Monday.
He was sitting on a fence with his
hand over the muzzle of hissshot guns
and in attempting to get of, the ham
mer struck something and caused a
discharge, the contents. passing through
IL. L,,,J f--. ..l- pos sz& -H-sl--li
MS manu-. ~ ..-- ~ -s....-.-. o.. ...
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
County Grange.
? HARTFoRp, Dec. 3, 1875

. 7vrT HARTFORD, Dec. 3, 1915.
To the Masters Of Subordinate
Oranges ofOhio county.
"a BY the solicitation of number of
the Masters of the county, I hereby
call a meeting On Friday, 18th inst,
at 10 O'clock to be- held lat the Court
House in Hartford, for the purpose Of
forming a County Grange of the Pa
irons of Husbandry. ~. 80. q. %
A LITER, County Dep'y.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

The Flemingsburg Democrat says the
ferocious Judge MCNAMARA has been
arrested in Harrison county for carry
ing concealed deadly weapons. If the
charge is sustained let him have the
full benefit of the law. This thing Of
officers who are to enforce the law VIC,
lating it must be stopped. There is
too much of it in Kentucky. All en-
gagged in it from circuit judge down to
village trustee. Give them all BEN
eft when you catch them. An exam
pie in high places will have good eff
feet.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
SOciable.

The young ladies and gentlemen will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Fannie
Hardwick tomorrow evening. They
are requested to call early. They are
few, indeed, who do not love social en-
joyment, consequently the married la
dies and gentlemen are cordially ex-
tended an invitation to represent. We
understand those meetings will be
weekly. The young people extend
their thanks to NJ rs. Hardwick for her
kindness in contributing to their enjoy
ment. ...y ..-.- ss ..t
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

We acknowledge partaking Of nice
oyster supper at the Hartford House
one night last week. The proprietez.
Mr.. Lyon, & one of the most soci5.
gentlemen We have ever met, and as a
proprietor of public house, is dnsur-
passed by any in the Green River
country. ell.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
Terrible storm at Sea.

And there will be a terrible storm
around here if those who owe me dc
not come UP and pay me at once.
cannot furnish the sick with medicine
free, as l have to pay cash for all
drugs. / will be compelled to sue on
all my notes and accounts if not paid
at once. . z. WAYNE GRIFFIN
Nov. oath, 1879. ...
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

We publish with pleasure beauti-
full little gem from the timid pen Of
Miss Del. Grow. We would be pleas
ed ever to give her place within our
constellation of newspaper brilliants,
knowing she will beam with the same
effulgence as, hereafter, when her pure
soul enters that other starry cluster
where honor and truth alone is a pass
port of admittance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
A NpIendid Investment.

We will send the Fdrnae7s' Home
Journal, price 81 90 per year, and THE
HARTFORD HERALD, price 50 90 per
year, to the same address for the small
sum of So 90 per year. Send on the
money and get both papers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
Judge James Stuart delivered a lee

Judge James Stuart delivered a lee:
ture on temperance at the courthouse
last Wednesday night, A good crowd
was present, and all seemed deeply in,
terested. The Judge handled his
topic with ability, and presented I'M
deniable truths. as to the great dam
age mans worst enemy, whisky is do.
ing among the young men of the pres
ent day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
uo! For Chrisima. Tricks.

Messrs. Wells q Williams have Just
received a nice assortment of toys, fire
works, fancy candies, &C., for Christ
mas. Also just received splendid as
sortment ofheavy groceries, embracing
n. o. sugar and molasses of the new
crop; all at reduced prices. Call aud
examine. *
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
FROM LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov.

LOUISVILLE, Ny, Nov. ~
Before this letter appears the great
agony will be over. mean, of course
the. city election. This has been one
of the hughest affairs that has occupied
the attention of the people since the
city Of Louisville was Incorporated.
and it serves to demonstrate beyond q
doubt-if any person WHO'S endowed
with reason had any .doubs--that
municipal elections in particular, as
well as elections in general, are farce.
The Commercial Of this morning says.
IL the taxpayers OF louisville desire to
see the gentlemen who rule the city, they
should not fail 10 visit Sixth and Jeffer-
son streets 10 morrow morning The boys
wall be there -t. -dtrsir th1iqi8 .rJYs
:, This sounds ironical, and was, per,
haps, written in that spirit, but it is
stating fact; the rulers of the city
will be assembled at the time and place
specified, and they will be there on
business. They, as rulers, want to act
in a manner that will insure them flu
ture benefits. The man who desires
to be elected to office understands this
and he knows that he has to make
concessions that are dishonorable TO
himself and detrimental to the inte>
rests of the better class of the govern
ed. The Floating vote decides all
questions for the people. This makes
them in fact the rulers Of the country,
and our officers are indebted, not to
the men who produce, and keep alive
the country, but to the thrifters devil
may-care fellows, who produce nothing
but evil. Can the Judge who owes his
election to this class Of men mete out
justice with an impartial hand? He
knows full well chat if he does not
pander to the wishes and interests of
this class of men that his doom Is seal>
ed, and as selfpreservation is the first
law of nature, he takes notice and gov
ems his actions accordingly.
When this power is taken out of the
hands of the so called people, and
vested in the Governor Of the State,
Subject to the approval of the Legis-
lature,. then may we look for a reform,
but not sooner. The administration
would then be held responsible for the
conduct of its officers, and new men,
who would reflect credit on the adj
ministration would be appointed and
retained during good behavior. But
then / don't propose to revolutionize
the country but was just saying what
might be and | believe, if the people
would speak out, the majority would
erdorse this plan or Something like it.
'11The people are getting tired of such q
continual wrangling among politician:
and it is a fact that many good men
keep away from the polls on this &C.
count. 'l ..''.'
We are threatened with another
small pox epidemic, and although the
papers say there is none in the city, il
the doctors are to be believed it Is
quite plentiful. l know it is best to
keep down excitement, but no good
comes of concealipg the truth and still
less of telling an untruth. I only
know that a practicing physician told
! me the past week that the disease was
becoming almost an epidemic, and he
feared it would. be as bad as it was
three years ago. The scarlet fever is
also very bad in some parts of the city
and becoming quite alarming. ea'il
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
Called Meeting.

A called meeting of the stockholders
of the Ohio County Agricultural and
Mechanical Fair Association will be
held at the Court house in Hartford, on
Saturday, the 18th day of December.
1875. ALL the stockholders are ear
nestly requested to be present, as bus
mess of vital Importance will be pre-
scented for action. ...ar.-
J. w. BARNETT, Pres't.
S. K.Cox, Sec'y. q. .E
Nov. Both 1876.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

Ohio county has not for several years
been blessed with so bounteous corn
crop. We receive from all directions
"plenty and to spare;;" and the farmers
have, as "a general thing, been willing
to accept forty cents per bushel deliv-
cred, and We have heard of some sell
ling at thirty-five cents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
Marriage Licensees.

The following is list f the marriage
licenses issued since our asst report:
Lewis ID. Phillips an, Miss Marga-
ret Z. Phillips. g..
John ID. Holbrook nj Miss Oma
Field. --- -r.
Ed. II. johnson ad Miss Luella
Bennett. q
William II. Owen nd Miss Katie
Thomas.
NJ. Fillmore York nd Miss Susan
Ann Reid.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

The Broadway Baptist rAurch' OF
Louisville, was DAMAGE by hre one
day last week, to tre amount of $685.
600 90. but whiA we are glad to learn
was coyere,'oy insurance. Steps have
hoo, ,oken to repair it at once. This
cLreh has been unfortunate. A de-
feet in the walls caused them to haye
to rebuild it before it was fairly fin
ished. -s ----.-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

We are in receipt of the Lincoln,
(In.) Times, edited and Published by
Wallase Nall & Bro. The editors are
both young men, and were until few
years ago, boys of this place. We are
pleased to exchange with such a newsy
and spicy paper.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08

Rosenberg & Bro. with that remark.
able taste characteristic ofmeu Of first
claH business "a parity have tlied their
shelves and piled their counters with
every thing that is beautiful, magnifi-
cent and durable, and the ladies will
enjoy a pleasure IN inspecting their well
appointed establishment. 5
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
WEDNESDAY. DEC. s.ls75.
W. R BONNER, LOCAL EDITOR.
Particular Notice.

All persons indebted to this Office. will
please call snd pay up, IS We arein urgent
need of some money. We vauuu' rpp
newspaperlwithout money, and hence we
are under the necessity of collecting as
fast as amounts fall due.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-12-08
To all Whom it may Concern

lUy -ItItT TFttAuS,
have been indulgent for four
years. ask you now to come forward
and settle your accounts, / cannot sup
ply medicines for the sick, furnish my
family with the necessaries of life, and
pay my debts without money. Hop
ing You Will answer my first and last
call, l remain, Yours
T. j. PFEIFER