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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

SENATE, Feb 1.-Mr. Pratt presented Joint
resolutions of the Legislature of Indiana for
the passage of bill granting pensions to the
surviving soldiers and sailors OF the Mexican
war Ordered printed and to lie on the table
House bill amendieg the national bank act.
and fixing the compensation of examiners.
Passed. The louisiana question was then re-
sumed, Messrs. Wells and Morrill, addressing
the Senate, after which short executive ses-
sion was held and adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. 1.-Upon proceeding to the reg
ular business, the point Of order was raised
that the unfinished portion of the journal
Of Wednesday should be first
read, but the speaker overuled
the point and proceeded to the call Of States.
Mr.. Hall, OF Maine, offered a new rule to pre-
vent dictatory mortions such Is occurred when
the attempt was made last week to take imme-
date action on the civil rights hill. to which
point of order was raised by Mr.. Randall.
but over1uled, aud the rule referred to the
committee on rules. Nv. Cessna of Penpsylva-
mia then offered resolution providing an ad-
ditional rule which provides that in certain
cases the House may by majority -ote sus.
pend the reading of the journal after the read
ing shall have proceeded thirty minutes. TO
this Messrs. Randall and Beck presented a writ
ten protest which the chair refused to
receive. A colloquy ensued on the point
during which melton was made to lay the
protest on the table carried by IT'S to "a, a
strict party vote. Cessna's resolution was then
referred to the committee on rules. Subse-
quently and in pursuance of the line of policy
marked out by the majority, an
attempt was made to suspend
the rules and have immediate
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MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE,

STATE SENATE, Feb. l.-Railroad tcxes !: A
resolution by Mr. Coggswen to recall the bill
extending the time for payment of taxes on
gross earningr OF railroads, due Feb. LIST, after
long and at times acrimonious debate, was neg
atived, Is to %. louisiana: The Louisiana
Wednesday at 10 A. n when Mr. Wilkinson
will have the floor. Bills introduced: Amend
ing the statutes relating to compensation of
sheritts and deputies for attendance on courts !:
bonds of executors and administrators; the
Reform School and providing for payment of
advertising tax lists. ApproP1iating $4,000
tor road from Duluth to Pigeon river :;
81 500 for q bridge over Cedar river in
Udollho, Mower county. Al1owing-the rails
ing OF Long Lake four feet; the raising of Lake
Ida three feet; and diversion OF Root river
from below Aokah, by canal discharging
luton was adopted directing an enquiry into
the expectancy Of extending the time at which
penalties att ch for non payment and whether
One-half of the gross tax may not be made nav
able in June and the other half four months
after. Frontier Relief. A special message was
received from the Governor transmitting Gen.
mendations. That part relating to relief voted
BY counties was referred to tn. finance COM
mittee, and 500 extra copies of the message
were ordered printed. House bills passed.
Amendlng-viilage incorporation of NeWTrier:
and city incorporation Of Rochester. Memo.
rial in relation to Swedish miss on. Leealizine
an election in Dodge Center. Authorizing the
lowering Of Mud Lake, Hennepin county.
Senate biz passed. For general village incor-
pora6on law.
HoUsE.-Bills introduced: Authorizing con-
stables to serve processes in certain cases: and
payment OF wolf bounties. Changing bounda-
RES OF school districts in Olmsted county. Ap-
Bropriating money for bridge over Rum river.
rIovldlng tor arrest and conviction of horse
thieves for q division of Otter Tail county !:
ana LOT laying and building road in Isanti
and Chisago counties. Furnishing bribery and
corruption at elections. Regulating fish catch
ing IN Freeborn lake. Amending the incorpo-
ration Of Blooming Prairie. j. Memorial for
nountles to First Minnesota Mounted Rangers.
Fixing salary of Auditor of Houston county.
House Biz Passed: Amending village inoor-
poration Of New Trier. School Sections NJ.
Camp moved q resolution directing the State
Auditor to report the number of DETERMINATION.
homestead, and Sioux scrip entries. Which,
have been made on sections is and a6 IN The
several Congressional townships in this State
particularly the persons who have made en-,
tries in the counties of Cass. Itasca and Akin
and to report what Steps have been taken IT,
protect the interests OF school funds and the
State. Adopted.
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W. A. Wells, colored, Assistant Sec
rotary Of State of Louisiana, was killed
Saturday night by Geo. Paris, colored,
tax assessor in an alteration about .
woman.
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-Prlee has been Withdrawn in the
west virginia Senatorial Contest. Walk
e er now mas Clear coast and will probably
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Arkansas affairs the majority report signed bY
Of the members recommending that no &C.
ton be taken in the case. The minority renort
signed by Ward. favored the restoration of
Brooks: Bill introduced for aid in the improve
ment of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers. Wis
consin. The Hennepin canal bill was then
takenup and discussed, but pending action on
the motion to lay on table adjourned.
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Thursday, February 4.

The vote to-day stood:
For William LochreD ...... 80. ..... 81
alexander ramsey ...... 80. ...... "A
- A"VA" 6z
John s. Iillsbury go. 49,.
S. J. 3. Mcmillan w
yVAA IA GS1lJ =
Thomas S. Buckham go. 90. go.
John b. SanbOrn 90. 900. go. ....
1AAe~'As '''' '..'.. 3
Whole number Of votes ...... .l4Y
Number present and voting ...... w IA
Necessary to an election %. go. w .... IS
Senator Lenau who has voted steadily for
Donnelly and Loehren, to-day voted tor Davis.
Mr.. Gillick, who has voted for Donnellv.
Sibley and Lochren, to- day voted for Ramsey.
Mr.. Hoyt, who has voted for Donnelly and
Lochren, to-day voted for Davis.
Mr.. Ottun who yesterday voted for Mcmillan.
to-day returned to Davis.
Mr.. Schnell, who yesterday returned to
Lochren, voted again to-day for Davis.
Mr.. Stone, who has generally voted for Ram
sey. to-day voted for Pillsbury
Mr.. Woodbury., who has lately voted for
Pillsbury, to-day voted for Ramsey.
The result of the ballot was announced and
the convention adjourned.
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Associated Press Report.7


1870 p. n.-Market dull at yesterdays figures
for wheat and -four, with very few bnyers
For new corn s4c asked and a2kc bid. Oats
6S@6sxc.
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CHAH0Rs

Senators-1ienau, from Davis to 1ocaren.
Page, from Davis to Buckham ~ I'LL,
laws to Pillsbury; and Smith, from Davis to
J.. 4epresentatiyeeAckernan, from Iochren
70 ss.h PAWS; ". 8. Baxter, from Ramsey to CO..
neM; doednch, from Ramsey to Mcmillan;
Davis f. i .o% sanbS % to Ramsey; Hoyt from
Davis; Merrill, from Lochfen to navis. ny -
SnHre. from Ramsey to Mcmillan. 4
Ia LAWS loeos i've and gains three: Ramsey
a tnree and gain stw0 :Lochren loses three
ana gains two. OF the four not voting. three
were last for Lochren and one for Ramsey
,o nne lseeE OF the ballot having been an
After returning to their respective oroan14a.
ed until Feb 10th. ~O'ouhn-
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Tuesday, February I'd.

CHANGES.
Mr.: Wells who has heretofore voted for
Buckham, Donnelly, and Austin, day voted
for Davis.
Mr.. Egap, who has heretofore voted for Ram
sey, voted for James Smith, Jr
MIR. Taylor who has heretofore voted for.
Ramsey, voted for Davis.
The result Of the ballot having been an
nounced, the convention adjourned, to meet
at 10 II. tomorrow.
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MINNESOTA SENATORIAL ELECTION.

Jeint Convention, February 1,r.
The Joint Convention assembled at 70 n
to-day. - -
Mr.: Furber explained his vote. He said .
meeting OF his constituents At Langdon, Wash
ington county, had forwarded him instructions
to vote for Mr.. Donnelly.
, The persons composing this meeting were
Messrs. A. D. Munger, Charles Lynes, Rbene-
ger Ayres, J. 0: Kemp, D. A. Kemp, Henry
House, Richard Roberts, VIM. H. Glenn ana
8. N: Bailey-in all nine-and as they were all
political opponents OF his, and were in the last
dictate to him, but as matter of courtesy to
Ebenezer Ayres, whom you all know, record
my vote to-day for lgnatius Donnelly.''
This was received with uproar,ous applause.
Mr.. Donnelly said he witnessed this
with pleasure as the first evidence
of returning reason in the Republican party.
A vote was then taken, with the following
result:
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srATa SENATE, Feb. 2.-Bius introdxced.
Providing for election. of county assessors !:
Tor taxation Of Winona & St: Peter road and it's
streets and highways by cars; and for addi-
tional judge Of Ramsey county common pleas
court. Creating twelfth judicial district from
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Milwaukee Produce uarket. Feb. q,

11" ~1Aoc FI0Uuc8 HaEKets EeDs B.
1910 P. Live hogs ex07xe; dressed
7K@Sc; extra74c.
ASSOCIATED Press Report -.-
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 6.-Wheat firm; No. I
glxc; No. 9 87Kc; March 88c; April 8exo.
Receipts 600 bushels; shipments 5000. Corn
6sc. Oats &c. Rye &c. Barley el2l.
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Wednesday. February 3.
he vote to-day stood as follows:


Mr.. Page, who has heretofore voted for Ram-
sey, Washburn, Buckham and Pillsbury voted
to-day for Davis.
Mr.. Smith, who voted for Davis the first four
for Davis.
Mr.. Brown, who has heretofore voted for
Donnelly and Lochren, voted for Davis.
Mr.. Camp, who has heretofore voted for Gill
man, Washburn, Folsom and Pllsbury, voted
for Lochren.
MIR. Egan returned to Ramsey from voting
yesterday for James Smith, Jr
Mr.. Furber, who has voted for Ramsey, ex-
cept once for Donnelly, voted for Mcmillan.
Msr. Helling, who has heretofore voted for
Ram ey, votedfor Pillsbury.
Mr.. Ottun, who has heretofore vaed for
Davis, voted for Mcmillan.
The result of the ballot having been an
noanced, the convention adjourned.
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Friday, February 9Th.

The joint convention being assembled. the
United States Senator. '''
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4 A>ADAAA, AoO' " TIC SUI" VI wednesday
was more severe in iowa, Nebraska and Wis
sou1sn, th:.n in Minnesota train on the
Iowa Central some seventy miles west Of Du-
bnque stuck fast in drift with thirty passen-
BeEs on board without food or fuel. A relief
tain was started out yesterday morning -. ..
The Episcopal Diocesan convention of Illinois
At evening elected Rev. DR. James De Koven,
Bishop Of the Diocese of Illinois, by seventy
votes for De Koven to fifty five for Dr.. Leads.
90. Two more battles have been fought in
Srain, resulting in defeats for the Carlists
King Alfonso was with his army, coming nnder
re Tor the first time IA train on
as South Shore railroad, Long
Island, was thrown = from the track
"Wednesday evening, killing the conductor,
engineer and fireman 80. Taylors Hall, Racine
College, Wis.,, was burned Thursday morning.
i took fire from defective flae, and burned
with such rapidity that many Of the students
ware forced to make their escape in their nigh,
clothes. The valuable library of the Hall was
harmed. Loss $50, 0oo The Hall will be bull,
Immediately 80. Samuel F. Hersey, member oil
the present Congress, and elected to the next,
died at his residence at Bangor, Ma Inc, yester-
day. Mr.. Hersey was well known in Mime
s'ea and Wisconsin, having extensive lumber
interests on the s.: Croix and Chippewa rivers
40. The deadlock in the West Virginia Legis
hture over the Senatorial question still oontin-
ues, the vote yesterday standing, Johnson q
Walker %; Braunm IL; Price %; scatter.
1ng6.
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Whole number Of votes ... .l47
Number present and voting ...... 80. go. IA
Necessary to an election 90. 90. go. ~
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disposed Of in favor of Drury; ayes 50, noes II.
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION.
Before the investigating committee made re-
port Mr. Ingerson begged leave to make state
ment. He wished to do it before he should
know their determination, and spoke substan-
TALLY as follows:
1T is we'll known that have hitherto said
only enough on this matter to bring it before
this body, and in language which could not be
mistaken. well know It is question of We
racity between Major Dixie and myself. Pee
jury black and da1nnable rests at his door or
mine, but wish to repel the idea that has
been widely circulated that it was q put up
ana myself to injure a man to whom had
| took this action of my own resolution, with
out the advice of any one I had heard Of ru-
mons Of corruption floating about, and recog-
nlzed that corruption has obtained in high
places. dreaded the action that it seemed my
duty to take. l knew would be suspicioned.
and my statements discredited, but I determ-
lned to conscientiously perform my duty and
to prove to the world, in the language Of Sen
ator Ramsey, that bribery, in Senatorial cam
paigns is both improper and dangerous and If
+ prove 50 much shall " prove
that whatever the personal consequences to
me, I shall not have held = seat in this House
tn vain.''
Mr.. Furber, on behalf of himself and Mr..
Crosby made the following report:
''The select committee appointed under the
resolution of Mr.. Morse, adopted Jan. 9th
1875, to whom was referred the charges Of cor
rnption made by A. lneerson, member of this
House, against w. H: Dixie, by an attempt
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Importance OF Reading.

No matter how obscure the posi-
tion in life of an individual, if he
ran read, he may at will put himself
IN the best society the world has ever
seen. He may learn how to live, how
60 avoid the errors of his predecess-
ors, and to secure blessings present
snd future, to himself. He may re-
side in q desert far away from the
siabitations of man; in solitude where
sio human eye looks upon him with
affection Or interest where no human
voice cheers him with the animating
tones, if he has books to read, he can
steyer be alone. He may choose his
company, and be the subject of con-
gersation, and thus become content
ssd and happy, intelligent, wise and
good.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
NOTES ON ADVERTISING.

TO cure dull times-apply an adj
yertisement to the afflicted part.
A sign board can't tell everything.
1t takes an advertisement to do that
All who advertise do not get rich,
but precious few get rich without it i.
The world is full of advertising ;
yet everyone wants to see what is new.
The worlds memory is short. 1t
will forget if You do not jog it occa-
sionally.
Early to bed IN early to rise will be
all in vain if you don't advertise.
The world is sure to find out an
honest man, but it will find him out
great deal quicker if he advertises.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
The Frederick Fair.

The Frederick County Agricul-
cultural Society hold their next Fair
at Frederick City, Md, on the 18th,
18th, 14th and 18th of October. For
attractiveness and general success
the Fairs of this Society, during the
past six years, have perhaps been I'M
equaled, as evinced by the immense
attendance of visitors. Arrange
ments are being made to render the
ceming exhibition still more attrac-
tive. The grounds have been enlarged
and the track extended to half mile.
Hon. A. G.. Thurman will deliver
the annual address. The Baltimore
Ohio and Frederick and Pennsylva-
mia Line Railroad Companies will is
sue round-trip tickets and will car
ny articles and stock at reduced
rates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Fast Time.

Under the new arrangements on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad,
you can leave here i'm the morning ut
6:l5 and take your supper in Pitts
burg the same evening at six O'Clock.
The G:15 train from here arrives at
Harrisburg at 1890 A. NJ, connect
ing with limited mail train fast
postaD West on Pennsylvania road,
arriving at Pittsburg at six o'clock
same day, and Chicago early next
morning.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

In the opinion of many sensible
men, we shall never have prosperous
times and hard money until economy
is more generally practiced, and the
love for costly foreign finery abates.
When american men and women are
content to wear goods of American
manufacture, and the girls of
the rising generation are taught that
there is something more desirable in
life than fine dress we may hope to
keep some of the gold and silver that
now weekly finds its way to Europe
at home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Our SCHOOLS.

The fall and winter term of our
public schools has now been fully
entered upon. Our corps of teachers,
who have entered into their labors
with Il full determination to do their
duty, we believe to be an earnest,
painstaking and in all respects, capa-
ole body. Their culture is equal to
Che demands, and ahead of the sup
posed salary equivalent. What they
sieed-were they never so competent,
from their patrons is guidance, en-
cOuragement and assistance-nOta adj
vice. Parents, directors, friends, all
should join hands with the teachers
80 give them aid and encouragement.
"Che work is SO wearying, SO unceas-
lng,so full of all manner of discor-
agements, that the stoutest heart will
weaken at length. What the present
session will be worth to pupils it is
largely for the teachers to determine,
$50 far as the parents will give them
opportunity and the confidence they
snustdemand. What the teachers can
40, whether their work shall be har-
monized and well directed, or scatter
ed and wasted, depends most on
those I" whose official duty is the di-
gection of the schools"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

New YORK has taken step back
ward in the matter of the salaries of
female school teachers, which have
been reduced about $500 per year
while their labors have increased.
An attempt was made the other
night at the meeting of the board of
of education to re-establish former
prices, but it failed. The Herald very
Justly says that there is no reason
why the female teachers should not
be paid as much salary as the males.
There is none whatever, provided
they do the same work equally well
OF late years the general government
has acted ON this principle and pro-
NOTED many deserving female en-
ployes to positions formerly occupied
by males.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

The Convention of Democrats of
Washington county met in Hagers-
town on Wednesday, and nominated
the following county ticket
State Senator, III. Kyd Douglas =
States Attorney, Alex. Neill; House
of Delegates, Robert Bridges, A, B..
Martin, Lewis G.. Smith, Jerry s. Be-
sore; County Commissioners, George
w. Grove, John Miller, John Welty,
George w. Brown, A. j. Kershner /;
Orphans Court, DR.. J. +. Smith, S.
ID. Preston; Sheriff, Jonathan Spiel
man; Surveyor, :. s. Downin.
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a,eath OF Mrs. Commodore Boarmam

apeath OF Mrs. Commodore Boarman.
This lady, wife of Commodore
ssoarman, United States Navy, died
al the residence Of her husbond i'm
this place Sunday night, after a short
Illness. She returned home from a
visit to her children in Missouri on
Thursday, feeling quite unwell, and
continued to grow worse until her
death Sunday night. She was an esti-
snable christian lady, honored by all
who knew her. She had lived out
che allotted time of three score and
Ten years, and goes hence after a
well-spent life i'll acts of neighborly
blindness and christian charity, leav-
ing a devoted family and a large cir
p7e of friends and acquaintance to
snourn her loss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Woods Meeting.

There will be woods meeting
lDeo Votente) in the grove at Smith S
School House, five miles Southwest
of Martinsburg, commencing on Sat-
urday, October I'd, at ten o'clock
A. NJ, services to continue over Sun
day. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all ministers and people to at
tend and participate. The meeting
will be conducted by Rev. G. l.. Amy,
preacher in charge.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Under the caption of January and
june" the Wheeling Iotelligencel'
says: There were five marriage IL
censes issued in this county during
the past week. The week was OPEN
ed by a sprightly youth of IL, who
was granted permission by the Coun-
ty Clerk to lead to the altar a digni-
fled matron of 10. The example of
this worthy couple was followed by
four more pairs, whose ages were as
follows: gentleman 81 and lady 81 !;
gentleman % and lady Is; gentle
man 30 and lady "a; gentleman 25
and lady 90"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

We like to see our citizens with Il
nice horse and carriage drive their
families around town and enjoy them
selves, but when officials we won't
mention names) get to picking up
importations and haul them around
town, we think it rather suspicious.
We ask Sheriff Thomas and deputy
Wilen to look after these things.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

The theory of the floods in Texas
is the driving of the water from the
gulf into the numerous bays, lagoons
and mouths of rivers which abound
in the vicinity of Galveston and else
where along the coast, the winds
furnishing the motive power. Shift
ing sand bars extend across these
bays and river openings, into which,
after q few days of high wind from
the South, large quantities of water
are driven. Ordinarily when the
wind subsidies the water recedes
slowly, doing no damage, but should
a heavy North wind spring up the
water is forced out rapidly and sub
merges the low country, the outlets
being too small to permit free egress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Ornamental.

You can make a pretty window or
riament by taking bowl of water
and putting in two sweet potatoes. s.
In several weeks they will sprout and
throw out their green leaves. 1t will
Zoe bea .t;ful vine, and can be train
ed in any mamie which the taste Of
the person may dictate.