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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-04-03

Keyser 4 BeK.npa,I h.v,. b..n,
.a~ardsd the CONTRACT for repairing
the dyke On Jefferson atrset and will
commences work 81 . few days.
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Our friends abroad must not mis-.
understand our position. The Tindi-
Gator only yielded to the compromise
when it had become fixed fact and
further opposition would have been
but factions. The Wheeler arbitra-
ton, as it is called, does rot settle the
political demands the parishes make.
Natchitoches, robbed aud insulted,
will not submit to tho rule Of. the
men who have done 90, for the Con-
gressional Committee passed only up
on the claims Of the members Of the
Legislature, and the adjustment Of our
parochial difficulties was, and is, to
be made upoa an equitable basis.
We DO hot propose to abandon our
opposition to the Kellogg government
as represented by him, but We sub
NIT only SO fer as Congress, the Pre-
sident and the United States arthori.
ties force US if you will, to do 80. It
is folly for Men tousay, because We
have submitted; to the arbitration of
the Congressional Committee in the
settlement of legislative claimants.
that wo mast submit to the appoint
ment of bad men--no reason follows
why We should. As this compromise
has been ,nade-aolen yoleas, it is
cur duty to make what we can Of the
fact for the benefit Of our people,
however repusnant it may DO to IA
We propose to do 80, and if our lead
ing citizens viii but come forward
and make known what we require,
the very force 81 their numbers, vir-
tue, property and intelligence, viii
accord them a bearing and benefits
from tie. Republican faction This
days of high handed Radical politics
are over; we have reached tho wall,
and the prudent politicians Of Ksl
lcgg's party prefer to grant Is. jus.
tiee than i7sk" our reeo;l-they have
tried that, and once, is enough. 80
We suggest that meeting Of our
citizent DO called 'f6t AZ early day to
take. ACTION in this matter, and We
afsr imesars than psuar.aaded that If a
proper delegation Of our frat men in
standing, wealth antltcintsllis encs,
are dcputized to 80 to the city for
the assembling Of tts Legislature. on
tho :l4th inst, practical COED viii re-
snlt to our people. sic ,, ,'@
Delays lite always dangerous, more
50 pow than in the. future, for two
years Of our whole people hinge upon
just and equitable arrangement Of
our difficulties. Leaving this matter
in the hands Of individuals will re-
suit in nothing, for they but do what
seems to their interest in some in.
stances, and in others, do nothing at
at 49,, .Jt@s@ "';t4i I. ~ III
If our people will but 90 what eve
~ interest demands they should, We
can arrange matters to such 90 OK.
tent that living ID louisiana win b.
bearable al least 5'''' "'ii'A 33ii.t
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! Unless Winter gets up a new dodge,
Spring has the reins end nature ID
smiling under her gentle hand. -
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Our River has been rapidly on the
rise for the past week, and We have
been without rain for some days.
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Holy week with its attendant cere-
monies was observed AZ usual by the
devout. .art' -
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= Brooke has bean made Postmaster
at Littlo Rock, ard "a of bic friends
have been provided fAf as far az vas
possible BY Grant. q /
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g 1fammell 10 selling lumber
cheaper = y chan ever before: 40 Ilyl
pet u. at the Mill, and $14ode-
nvered in town. See card. n. =,
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: We are under obligations to
9 1!ss n''i', Darfse, Capt, Aiken, for
late City and Northern papera
We commend Capt. Aiken's fine
steamer to the travelling public.
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Persons owing City taxes arp
requested to to, come forward and
settle up Immediately, Or the Col
hector will proceed TO extreme
measures. j ,1,t2e
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City Election.

The election for Mayor and City
Council,nen for this city, takes place
on the first Monday in May. The
law requires a new Registration en-
tire, and We urge upon our citizens
the necessity Of attending to this Gu
ty Immediately. As for candidates
for City officers, We are Of the opin-
ION that the preaent iucumbents are
satisfactory to tho people; in fact,
we cannot conceive that a change Of
men would give us q better govern
meut. Tho affairs Of tho city have
been administered with economy and
justice; with \ bankrupt treasury, We
have struggled along and managed to
reduce the indebtedness considera-
bic, notwithstanding the $4,000 steal
of the Republican tax collector.
Mr.. DeVargas has made most OK,
cellent Mayor, and he enjoys the con-
fidence and respect Of all classes. He
is Republican and will receive the
solid vote Of the Democratic party of
this city, which in itself, should he
testimonial Of the high appreciation
with which he is held by Us. .
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!. Many Of our Metchants have
gone to, the city to purchase their
Spring stocks of merchandise.
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!. We have received the. frat number
II the Coushstta Citizen; edited and
published w J. p. ClAtkson, at Con-
. llIassi,s Red River parish. We wish
klmncb success ,sYF g..}ls g4. ~,
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Thanks to steamer Bart Able,
fot favors. VA II
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: John Mitchell ,sl t !,lg' '!lfish Exiler
died latalI.inJ Europe, .4. =
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Heavy rain Wednesday, and
quite cool Thursday s. hIsSil''..
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Gen. .Angsr'has assumed oo@mspd
Of this Depart9ast Wis Gen. E,bory.
Having resped us dOwS " s suaBsisnt
sspqosettAtaess, " may novv oenhdsStly
EXPECT to he bcsad t. q Jgta.g siis.,
All right, if tho, Augpr can st.ad it
The ,gimt'ets have son@e show at least.
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TseaJurer spianes has resigned.
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Farmers are basy planting cotton.
Corn up in many places, and looking
we'll. We bog 81 our| farmers to give
more attention to brtadstahs, Corn
is in demand nov and command
$l.e5 per bushel, JaSt think Of it;
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SHOWN ny Cjle TACT that tho candidates
received large plurality Of the entire
vote cast in the DISTRICT and huslly
the vote east for 0hem was counted
and the retarns made BY the came Of
acers and in tho same manner % in
the case Of tho other officers elected
at GIat time. These facts bring the
case clearly within the rule above
quoted and mnst divest tho frat ob-
lection ofevery vestigs Of seriousness
Or FEASIBILITY.
The ID objection, would at first
view, seem to present Z somewhat
graver aspect.
twill be sseu by reference to the
I'd. section Of tho Act, creating the
District, that the terms Of tho appoin-
tees, to Wit: the Judge and the District
Attorney, were to "expire" ''at the
time of tho next general election 10
November, 1874" at. which time, tho
Act provides, there should DO IN cleo
ton for these Offices in tho same man
'ner - for "a ottuFs then to bs Alect;
ed. ..ogr.S !
The question for consideration; il,
does this soctioD eonts1vsle any pro-
vision Of The constitatieR3 Ifitdoss,
the election il void, If not, It il valid,
and the parties elected are entitled to
their commissions. !
!, II may be- observed, that IL IL I'now
the settled, rule If Tie courts In this
and all tie other States of tho Union.
that they viii in no instance sxsr.
cise the high judicial preroga.iye Of
declaring statutes Unconstitutional,
except in cases. whore it ia clearly
shown that the Legislature has tran
scended its constitutional power. The
political integrity Of the Coordinate
Branches Of tho government demand
the observance Of this wise and salu-
tary rule and tue courts have I'M.
varyingly respected. it.
Numerous decisions in the different
States have clearly marked out the
exceptional and rarely occurring in
stances, in which this dangerous, yea,
paramount power may be properly
exercised. They will not annul q
statute sserely becasse it should COW.
tict with fundamental principles or
even because opposed to tho spirit Of
tho constitutional must be impressed
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Of certain officers. therein 49,
signally omits to prescribe tbe -
of election Of District Jldcel -
District Attorneys, leaving this 49,
~ the election Of many other q
to statutory regulation. Hescet
that SHOULD tho Legislature In h9
erection go fit to change the tins {
the election Of these officers Of e(g
one or mere Of them, it is 1ot r.
ceived that such an act would at ~
impioge the constitution. Thar -
snefat election at . particular tose
new established BY law ;is's mat6s!es
public convenience and Of p!@
policy, but they might be elected =
cordjdg to tho legislative will, stc9,
time a. we'll - at another, pssvios
the regulation did not shostes =
tenure Of sfiiee allowed them By
constitution. .,.. f,J ~
On this point, in . possible eseeE
versy that might arise betvsses q.
present District Judge elect, 80, =
successor after the next genera! -
ton, it might b contended - -.
with, some degree Of plaasibility, - !
his election entitled him to four 49,
tenure, but how tho provisions =
question can bo invoked agsisse b'e
at this time and under the pre9ee
state Of facts, by % appeistee,. -
under tho very conditions Of his .
pointment is "fnnctus odscioT deaee
all rational conjecture. We ha,e
referred to and discussed tho oo'y
two provisions of the constitutcs
which could have any conceivabs
bearing upon the question in -
troversy and We can not find ,
them anything calculated to 70.
vitalize tho extinguished claims 4
the appoiutcs or to enbarrsss, in
any sense, the rights q. the District
Judge elect. ."tf .t .aag
1t, i. therefore, clealy follows thst
tho election for Judge and District
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27
p@ He was a nice young ms

~ He was a nice young man,
and from appearance one would sup
pose he could smash ladies heart on
sight. He was dressed in the heighth
of fashion, hair parted in the middle,
pioadilla collar, spring bottom pants,
box toed boots and switch cane. But
a sad and downcast look overshadowed
his fair countenance. Being interested
in the youth we asked him what was
wrong. "Wrong," said he "why have
l not spent money, time and everything
else ia trying to win her and when |
called tonight to take her to church
the old lady said "she was rot in" and
/ passed the window and seen her sit
ting up to that curly-headed young
man that makes shoes for living"
And he ground his teeth and walked
off with the remark, "that we shouldn't
be surprised TO hear Of serious affair
shortly" But we have not heard it
yet although week has passed; yet
we will not despair, as we really believe
that youth meant Sight, and cant say
but that he is justiiable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27

"a BRlEFs.-Congress will meet on
the first Monday in December, the 9th.
Pork is selling at Charlestown at So
per hundred.
Read everything in this paper and
you will be sure to get the worth of
your money.
Rumor says there is case Of small
pox at Sharpsburg.
Mr.. Charles Ga:rell has killed the
biggest hog in town, 80 far, weighing
365 pounds. a.
Our Circuit Court, after session of
over four weeks, adjourned on Thurs
day of last week.
Squire Herr was robbed of sheep a
few nights since, and some of our citi-
zens OF number of chickens, this week.
The different Sabbath Schools Of our
town are getting their Christmas Trees
ready. ..e...e...
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27

A FIRE Bue CAreHr.-Durina the
past six months three school houses
within a distance of four or five miles
of this town, and to the South Of it,
nave been burned. First, the building
known as the Beaver Greek school house
was destroyed; then the house known
as the Rose school house, and ON Thurs
day a week that known as Stnckslagers
school, fell victims to the fame. II
was evident that the fires were the
work of an incendiary, but who that In
ceudiary was was for some timein doubt.
1t was thought, Of course, that person
who would commit such deeds must
have motive, or ut least fancied one.
so man named Swope, who lived st
the lower end Of Funkstown, who was
known to have applied several times for
q schooi and been refused, was suspect
ed, yet nobody who lived near him felt
interested enough TO watch his move
ments, and he escaped discovery. The
burning of the third school house. ON
Thursday a week, however, determined
the Board Of School Commissioners 10
employ the services Of some one TO
ferret on, the perpetrator if possible.
They applied to the Independent Do
tective Agency Of Smith, Pieson &
West, of Baltimore, who promptly sent
q man here last Thursday to work up
the case. Swope, through q certain
party, was induced to come to town on
Saturday aud apply for the position Of
teacher of school to be opened yester
day in Jamestown. He came and, Of
course, was refused, and in the evening
was brought in contract with the de-
tective, who feigned drunkenness.
Swope found the detective to be "jolly
fellow with = bottle Of whisky" Strong
drink loosens mans tongue better
than any thing else, so it was not very
long before the couple were ''hail Eel.
lows, well met" ard getting along
finely. Detective represented himself
as being a schoolmaster from Delaware,
and said he was boupdt to have a school
in this county or somebody would get
hurt Swope chimed in aud said he
had got even before on that score, aud
WAS going to get even again. To make
long story short, the couple agreed TO
burn the school house in Funkstowp,
and for that purpose marched over
there through mud and darkness, went
to Swope's sbanty, procured shayings
kidding wood and matches and boldly
set out for the edi6ce Of learning
Sheriff Marker being apprired of all tho
facts in the matter WAS hid close by
the school house ard awaited develop
ments The fire was kindled at cor
ner Of the house by Swope, who then
started to walk away, but the detective
taking hold Of him and placing n pistol
to his head informed the surprised
Sire bug that he was his prisoner, at
which moment the Sheriff made his APP
pearance, clapped wris,lcts upon tho
the prisoner and brought him TO town.
Yesterday be bad hearing before
Justice Cook, who committed him Tor
the future action OF the Grand Jury
Hogsr.iown T;oies-A-Urrk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27

GES. BRADLEY T. Johnson CuwIIrpxs
GgS. MBoDEN.-A personal encounter
took place at Richmond Oh Saturday
might last, between Gen Bradley Il.
Johnson and Gen. Imbojep. Gen.
Johnson gave the follo~ing account Of
the occurrence when arrested and held
to BAIL
'llaving scen in one one oftbr morn
ing papers report Vi General limbo
den's testimony in relation to the letters
of the Old Fashioned Man, ! wen,
down the street and inquired for him,
and was informed by Major Stiles that
Inboden stated Friday night that he
was going of TO St. Louis that night,
and therefore | supposed that he had
left town. Between 23O and $50
o'clock | was Informed by Mr.. Royal
that Imboden had not left town.. but
had been during the day in the Office,
where they were taking dispositions"
/ Immediately went IN search Of him
on the street, ut the Office where, they
were taking dispositions, and at his own
Office. lie could not be found. I No.
cer,ained, upon inquiry, that he was go
ing TO leave town TO night Saturday
on the northward bound train. pro
ceeded TO the depot in company with
Mr.. Royal, and looked for him. dill
not see him at first lie was sitting on
a baggage truck by the side of the bag
gage room, and / passed him without
recognizing him in the dim light. A
soon as / recognized him walked up
to him and said, General Imboden, I
have been looking for YOU" aud then
struck him across the face a. rapidly m
possible with cowhide. lie rushed at
me. and made some attempts to strike
me on the left side of my head, which
were not very eff.ctuaL and did not
amount to much. st..-
Policeman Wallace Rowe rushed in
while i was attempting to draw . small
pistol, aud seized me with one arm and
Imboden with the other just al I got
the pistol out, and pushed us apart, er.
claiming, "Gentlemen, you must stop
this; ! arrest you BOTH" or something
like that.
Imboden said: "IIsis armed; take
him away and Rowe insisted that /
should put my pistol up. sbook my
finger at Imboden and said, II would
have cowhided you this morning, but 4
thought you had left town; but / hare
cowhided you well now
Rowe insisted that ] should 20 to
the Second police station, and Imbodcn
insisted that Rowe should release him
In order that be might 90 on the tain
to some railroad convention, 70 which
he was delegate.
gathered up my cowhide and retir-
ed ia good order; went up to the police
station, rs directed, captured John L.
Crutch6eld, the Justice who oificiates It
those headquarters. and was treated
with the urbanity, promptness, and fair.
ness which distinguishes the judicial ca
reer Of that magistrate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27

Boss TwEED's FAIruFuL WIEE.-A
New York correspondent makes the
following reference to fallen man aud
his devoted wife:
When Tweed was married he was
chairmaker, and the pair might have
had happy career had he remained
honest. They lived in plain manner,
mingled with mechanics society, and
were the parents OF two boys and two
girls, good looking, healthy children.
The era of meretricious splendor has
come and gone like dream. The girls
are married. Each had a diamond ring,
and each has sunk into obscurity and
poverty. The two sons once held fine
appointments in the service of the ring,
but they are now only lounging around
the City Hail. The mother is in
widows desolation. The ill-gotten
wealth is almost gone. A million and
half has passed into the hands Of her
lawyers, and her husband is still pris-
oner. A seedy and eorpulent old man
inhabiting apair Ct rooms in Ludlow
street Jail, is all that is left of one who
has been alderman, congressman, chair
maker and lawyer, commissioner, of
parks, public buildings and docks, State
Senator and for seven years the autocrat
of this city. The. only redeeming fea-
ture is the faithful wife, who is reduc-
ing herself to poverty in hope Of obtain
ing her husband release.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27

BERKELEr CoUSrY.--Mr. Geo. Nc
Kown, Of Gerardstown district, one of
our oldest citizens was stricken with
paralysis several weeks ago, and has
since been quite ilb0but we learn that
he is returned bettes9 a = '',,
A check drawn BY the Equitable Life
Assurance Society &Nrw York, in IA
vor OF Mrs. Ellen Hunter, widow of the
late DR.. VIM. Hunter, for $4,000, was
shown us on Friday last by Blackburn
Hughes, Esq; the agent OF the Compa-
ny
We regret to learh Of the demise OF
Mrs. George Daugberty, which occurr.
ed at her residence, near White Hall,
Frederick county, on last "Wednesday
evening" Her death was quite sudden,
and it is supposed resulted from heart
disease. . = - e..
We are called upon TO announce also
the demise of Mrs Elizabeth Wright,
wife of Mr.. Daniel Wright Of this
county. Her death; occurred on last
Friday. 80 ~ -
A certificate Of incorporation has
been issued TO the Merchants Board OF
Trade ofthis city by the Secretary OF
State. its principal Office here, and TO
ern;re Nov. !, 1895 Capital subscrib-
ed 1920, paid in s22; with the privilege
of increasing said stock TO $4,000. The
shares are ego exch.-NoJfinsburg
.Nafesrsaa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27


Mr. Jackson. of Wood, is one of the
solo men OF the House.
The smoothest talker in the House is
Mr.. Schon, OF Mason, and one of the
best fellows In the world is his col
league, Mr.. McCulloch.
Moves Rand, one OF the geutlemauly
clerks of the House is hHe looking fel-
low.
Sergeant alarms Moffett has acquired
a reputation as constitutional lawyer.
Mr.. Hutchinson is the ablest Republ:-
can in the House.
Judge Berkshire, OF the State Senate
is a mild man. r., y
Senator Terrell is the heavy man OF
the Senate.
Mr.. Miller, of Kanawha, is an agrees
BILE speaker, and one of the first lawyers
of the State.
Reynolds, Of Mercer, and Hoffman of
Gilmer, are the champions of Normal
Schools in the House.
Vaughn, of Lincoln, wants stay law
to prevent the collection Of taxes His
people are represented as bankrupt.
DR.. Tanner, ofJeferson county, lost
a thousand bottles Of ''hollyhock' last
night. 1t was bet in relatinn to Vic.
Woodruff.
Chidester, of Lewis, is the heaviest
cattle dealer in the House.
Hon. Chris Roles, of Raleigh, is one
of the most popular men in the House.
His kindness and courtesy have wen
him the esteem OF all.
1t is doing injustice to no other men,
Der of the House, when we assert that
Hon. Jacob b. Jackson, of Wood coun-
ty, is the man for Chairman OF the Judi
ciary committee.
Howard, of Point Pleasant, is known
as "Our Fritz" by the House Judiciary
committee. lie tells Dutch story bet
ter than any Dutchman to the manor
born.
Speaker Monroe has great avordu-
pois.
Col. Snyder is too good man to be
a Radical.
DR.. Tanners supply of hollyhock
hangs heavily on his hands.
Captain Roles, of Raleigh, is al earn
est working member.
Hon. Isaac L. Enoch, the member
from Writ, is favorably mentioned as a
candidate for State Treasurer.-Uhee!
ing R,gisfer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-27
@ Rev. w. C. Schaeffer, tormerl

@ Rev. ". G. Schaeffer, formerly
pastor of the Lutheran Church at Graf
ton and Piedmont, w. Va, which be-
longs to the Maryland Synod, has re-
signed, and accepted call to the First
Lutheran Church at Richmond, Va
MIR. s., on his way to Richmond, to
take charge Of the congregation'stopped
over night here ON Friday OF last week,
and preaching Missionary Sermon In
the Lutheran Church. He also organ
lied "Richmond Mission Society,"
consisting of about fifty MEMBERS each
OF whom are to pay 10 cents per month
for the benefit of the Richmond Mission.
An election of officers was held which
resulted as follows President, Miss
Amanda Miller; Vice President, Mrs.
Mollie Line; Secretary, Miss Julia Rick
ard; Treasurer, Miss Mamie Righstine.
Mr.. Schaeffer is an able and earnest
minister, and his ability will be felt in
the Virginia Synod.