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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

10 the South. built of logs.a covered gal
lerv with room at either end. 1t was
occupied by couple of long lank Georg
ians. their wives and the usual co,nple.
ment Of half starved hounds. and tow
headed children; we asked for y drink of
water and while waiting for 1t to Ne
brought we entered into conversation
with one OF the two men, he said lie had
recently traded a wagon, u shot gun and
few other thing. for the place and as
looked at the stunned corn 1t had pro-
duced last season said would not pay
taxes on the place for 1t; one Of the wo.
men standing In the doorway discharged
about pint OF tobacco juice into the eye
OF hound lying about six feet distant
with q precision oflim that won my adj
miration. drew herself up to her full
height and said "Who in HI asked you
to. pay taxes tlat settled: me, I put
spurs to my horse and retired amidst the
jeers and laughter Of my comrades. The
owner of the rancho where this Is written
Is a good natured idiot who has got
wealthy. a. go many Ia Texas have, be-
cause they could not help it, he settled
here some ten years ago with little or
nothing, and without any special effort
on his part, but merely by the increase
OF his flocks he has become rich. lie
ives Ia the same manner that lie did
when he had nothing, aud does not seem
to know that there are any other oc-
equations in life than racing over the
prairies after wild cattle on half wild
horse. Well. every man to his liking.
0reontuok, are stiii ufstrusteu mere. and
often when We come to settle for cattle
they will demand gold, and it takes q
great deal of talk to get them to accept
grsenbacks without discounting them
ten per cent. JAspkR.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
EDlTORIAL NOrES.

The delegates to the Transportation
Convention at Chicago were banquetted
on Thursday night.
The total amount Of property lost on
the lakes the present year, is 1921 800 ;
this is $l04.7OO.
&C. l.. Spencer, Esq, has disposed of
the Chester, randolph county) Va,icv
Clarion to John H. Lindsey s. Co., who
will hereafter conduct the Clarion as a
Democrat paper rs heretofore.
--JOncsboro Gazette The following
gentlemen, citizens Of this place. lett Ella
Illinois Central railroad on last Thursday
for New Orleans and other Southern
cities: Hon. Jesse Ware, d. W. Miller,
p. NJ, DR.. II. c. Hachcr, Ex.Xayor Paul
Frick, County Clerk VIM. S. Hammers.
A. F. Standard, Henry Lence, d. Rixle.
ben and II. II. Hill. They 20 with the
.-0~rs,on party on the Mon,l. a~d Ohio
railroad from Columbus, kentucky.
Southern Niinoisan: 1--WE learn from
an exchange that Mrs. Wardner, vice
president of the WOman's Centennial As
ISOLATION for this district, IL likely to be
prevailed upon to deliver course Of lee
lures, aud devote the proceeds, over and
above expenses, towards the Centennial.
We hope this talented lady will visit this
city. We can assure her of full house
because the gsllantry that pervades the
hearts Of the gentlemen of Carbondale
towards the gept'er sex is of itself sufii
cent ~ ensure her that
--Jonesboro Gazette: mo services N
the 81. T.. church on last Sunday morning
owing to Rev. Van Cleve being ia New
York. where lac went last week to sttenC
his fathers funeral. lie has our syinpa
thies in hi, great bereavement. Mrs. Var
Cleve preached ut night to crowded
house. Her sermon was very interest
ing one"
The example of Senator Gordon, o
Georgia, 10 worthy OF special notice. Hi
son, who 10 studying law, wished to re
lisve his father from the financial embar
rassnent OF supporting him during hi
studies, aud he secured one of the hes,
positions In the gift Of the doorkceper.
Senator Gordon, who believes that
nepotsm is the curse Of our government,
promptly i~tarmed his soa that he must
not accept the Office. anu lie m.Aa him
send letter to Mr.. Fitzhugh thanking
him for his friendship aud his offer, but
positively declining any position what
ever. What is mere remarkable about
This Is the fact that Senator Gordon, who
was one of the most active and innucntis |
advocates Mr.. Fitzhagh had in canvassing
for the position, Is not rich, and the salary
rendered young Gordon would have
been OF great assistance to him. But,
unlike the majority Of the so-called great
men Of this country, the father refused
to countenance his sons aspirations tor
office, even for his own personal benefit.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
WHISKY NEWS.
A Card. spicy and Personal fsOsn Set
OhanuDer-0eu. BabcOck's Case 10
Court

OhansaIer-0en. BabcOck's case In
Court.
from tho NJ. Louis Times ]
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing salty card has been handed your
correspondent by Hon. JEFF. Chandler,
who Is now here
WILLARD's HOTEL.
WASHINGTON. ID. d., Dec. IL, 20.
I notice in the New York Herald OF to.
day, dispatch from st. Louis having
the apparent approval OF ID. =. Dyer, TO
the effect that came to Washington as
soon us General Henderson was dismissed
from Office, to get Dyer's place. | wish
to shy that arrived In Washington sew
eral days prior to llenderson's retirement
from the whisky prosecutions on private
legal business that / have never con-
ccrned myself about Dyer's appointment
or confirmation In any way whatever ;
and have never applied for or sough.
Dyer's office. Indeed. Mr.. Dyer has been
so obscured by the governments en-.
ploynent of numerous eminent counsel
to prosecute criminal cases In his district,
that had really forgotten that he was
the United States district attorney.
(Sigued JEFF. CHANDLER.
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the PRIDE OF PEORIA.

The dedication OF the new chamber Of
commerce building in Peoria, on We'd
nesday last, was an sventful day In the
history Of that city. The building is de-
scribed as handsome and imposing one
that will compare favorably with any
similar building in the State. II is To-.
Gated OH the corner Of Washington and
Harrison streets, and Is sixty.fvc by one
hundred and forty.four feet in dlmen-
sious. 1t has q basement, two stories,
and . hall, and 10 built In the Roman
csIue style Of architecture, at \ cost of
$1,000. The first and second floors are
set aside for offices, and very hastily fin
ished, while the hall is given up exclu.
sively to the purposes OF the board Of
trade. The hall is thirty-iour by one
hundred and three feet in dimsn-
si0ns, airy, well-lixhtod and eh~.rs,aA. N
10 reached by wide stairway in the rear
Of the building, and directly over the ell
trance 10 gallery. for those
who may desire to watch the move
ments of the board during business
hours. The walls are barren Of any ale
gorical representations, and are kalso-
mined IL q pure white that gives cheer
fol Impression. On each side Of the pas
sage to the hall are the rooms OF the OIL.
GERS Of the board, aud NO pains has been
spared 10 make them In every way ele.
giant In finish. The exterior is unique in
design and execution. Brick 10 the prin-
cipsl material used, finely trimmed with
cut-stone Of elaborate design. The sur.
roundings are favorable to the fine up
pearance OF the new ediilcc and it stands
out grand and imposing. 1t would De
credit In any metropolitan city.
The dedicatory ceremonies comprised
procession which consisted Of musical
military aud civic representations OF the
city addresses IN the new building by
the president aud members OF the Peoria
board VI commerce; congratulatory
speeches BY Gov. Bsveridge, Col. II. G
lngersoll, and gentlemen from New York
Philadelphia, Chicago, aud other place
Of note; banquet At Rouse's opera
house and grand reception and ball In
the evening Ia the hall OF mo new build
ing. The celebration, asa whole, wa
entirely successful aud much enthusiasm
sud good feeling prevailed among the
citizens and guests. The city Of Peoria
Is ~ handsome a. 1t Is snterprlsing, and
We congratulate 1t OH its new chamber OF
commerce.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

In the United states district court, Oh
yesterday morning, before Judge Treat,
Attorney Dyer rose at an early stage Of
the proceeding and address sing the court,
stated that although the bond Ia the case
OF the United States w. Orville K. Bah.
cock had been promptly forwarded from
Chicago, no appearance had Us yet been
ept~red on the part Of the defendant. IN
compliance with the terms of that bond.
the defendant should have appeared and
u plea siiVuid have boon entered certainly
not later than the Monday succeeding his
arrest. In order TO effect transfer OF
the proceedings In proper form to the
United States circuit court, which was
the desire and aim Of the prosecution. he
believed IL TO be necessary in the first
place TO enter formal plea, and thus
secure record.
The court referred to several author.
ties on the subject, and, after length.
ened erusal, expressed the opinion that
a plea was not necessary to n transfer.
Judge kruiR, who had been sent for
at this time entered the court. and after
few remarks had passed In al under.
tone between counsel, announced that II
| 1t was so desired, he could produce hi,
client here tomorrow morning. At
torney Dyer assented to this arrange
ment and the action to De taken regard
ing transfer il therefore deferred unit
this morning at ten o'clock. when Col
Babcock. who IL understood to be In Chi
cago, will present himself In court
Gen. Babcock's case will be certiile,
TO the circuit court to-day, and he will b.
here Monday to enter his plea.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
TINE TAXATION or CHURCH F8OP.
kRTY.

No proposition contained IN President
Granrs late message has created more
discussion OF attracted more general at
hnsion from the masses OF the people,
thas his suggestion relative to
the equal taxation Of church
with oil other property. As q
bare proposition this bears upon its face
the appearance Of equal justice to
Ill, but the influence which the
sdeptlon Of President Grants ideas
would have on the general pub.
lie welfare o. the country. in whatever
light II may be viewed, would be 50 vast
that the suYgestlon may well arrest tn,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
A Fine htOrk.

VIM. Ehlers desires to inform Lis pat
rons aud the public generally, tina, he has
now Oh hand large stock OF French and
German Calf, Kip and Morocco, and is
prepared to manufacture, Tor store and
office wear, the finest of Morocco or Cali
Skin Shoes or Boots; and for farmers,
draymen and outdoor wear generally, his
French Kip stands above anything ever
offered in this market. His Lasts are Of
the latest styles, and he can guarantee y
tit and satisfaction to all his patrons.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
SCN DAY.

1t is not disputed by any one that the
great human family Weed aud must have
certain periodical seasons of rest from
labor. Ia all countries and in all ages.
this physical instinct Of the people has
found expression, and found IT in many
different ways. The gladiatorial shows
Of the Roman smphitheater. the Spanish
bull fights, the batting which was one
Of the "butcherly sports" which formed
one Of the chief entertainments of the
English aristocrxcy no later than hun
dred years ago, were some OF the forms In
which the people formerly INDUCED their
desire for seasons OF rest and recreation.
In the early days Of the Christian
era, Sunday, while 1t was . religious fes-
tival. was also distinguished by games
spectacles and theatrical exhibitions, aud
there was no civil obligation to abstain
from labor of any kind on that day. Ii
the second century, the Emperor Con
stantine, without making any direct ref
srence to religious motives, ordered tina
OH 1.-THE day Of the sun" no servilc wor
should be performed, and mad
himself the benefactor Of ma,
kind to all future generations.
50 for % Sunday 10 seaso
when the hum Of machinery Is lullet
when the Implements Of labor are lai
aside. when the shop doors are closet
aoehsn the busy sights and sounds Of Ii
y EEK are put out OF sight and out I
airing, this day must be regarded a.
ens6cial day to humanity. 10 the res
sss, fevsrish, EAST" always-excitet
q ver-busy people Of our country. it is
boon, blessings blessing which We q
llttle realize er appreciate a. we do tn
enjoyment Of good health or pure waite
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
A. BuIOr's.

The most beautiful stock Of iewelry to
be found in Southern Illinois, Is now
Oh exhibition and for sale by Budcr
Brothers. They are prepared to furnish
buyers with any article that may he desir-
ed, and warrant satisfaction. They manu-,
tacture to order watches. clocks, rings,
lockets, And everything thu; may be de-
sired, and for proficiency in making fair
work. they stand second to none Ia the
country. Give them call, and see for
Yourselves, l2-j-2m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
They've Got II.

For every description Of fine and beau.
tlful jewelry, of the very latest patterns
ana styles, go to Budcr Brothers, corner
OF Eighth street and Washington avenue.
This firm has just received one OF the
largest and best stocks ever brought to
Cairo which they are selling at the very
lowest prices. All will do well to give
them call before buying ut other places.
12-J.lm
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4 Good Place 20 Buy

A. lialley's new store is certainly one
of the best arranged Of the kind to be
found IN the city, and what is better, he
has SO arranged his prices that many are
taking advantage OF the opportunity Of
tered to buy stoves, tinwarc, ETC., cheaper
than ever known IN Cairo. Call on Hal
ley, llo Commercial avenue, next door to
the Arab engine house. 0-3O.tf.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

attention of the people and enlist their
mos, serious and impartial considera-
,ion. whatever the "liberal' spirit of
the age may be, and into whatever light
II 10 destined to lead the human family.
there IL 10 doubt but that the church
has been one Of the centers of modern
civilization; that in 1t are taught lessons
of morality and purity to high and low
alike. and that to 1t we are indebted for
the great humanizing principle that all
men are brothers. OF all the
sources Of enlightenment. Of ed
ucation, OF morality, Of everything
that tends to make men bctter-of
oil these, the church alone, in q
peculiar sense. IL free 10 all.
1t Is public benefactor. We do not tax
the public library, the public park. or
garden; like these, the mission Of the
church Is to elevate. to educate, TO cheer
and to solace humanity; its doors are
gateways through which the people may
pass into pure, peaceful. a quoting, n
rssttul atmosphere: any influence that has
q tendency, as it has, at certain recurring
periods Of time, to lift the people up and
out Of the absorbing pursuits OF the week,
Is, even II there We're no higher considera-
tons. Of incalculabls benefit to their
physical health.
TO place tax upon church property
Is to take telling step toward the abOl.
ishment Of the churet. it.sss. ~ stsp which
Gen. Grant, most probably, has no desire
to take.
III hsye NO lamp guide to my feet"
said one Of the wisest and purest of the
patriots Of l776, "but the lamp OF cxpe-
Renee" Upon this question of church
taxation, the people Of this country
should be guided by the fate of other
nations in q like experience.
When Turgot, comptroller gen.
eral Of finance iu France
under Louis XVI, able, conscientious
and honest, but entertaining the deis
teal views which afterward spread sc
rapidly in that country, advocate,
the indiscriminate taxation Of al
property. lie opened path for tn,
leaders Of the French revolution to wall
in. 1t Is not necessary to paint pictur
OF that unhappy period In the history {
France. "kobbery was unpunishst
spoliation decresd, divorce encourage,
prostitution pensioned, irrcliyion laude,
falsehood rewarded, tears interdicted.
With social disorder came the downfa
OF the church, and the Inauguration
the worship Of reason was followed
a natural sequence by the adjustment
Sunday, and the fixing Of every ten
day as season Of rest for the peopl
The dire effects Of these wild measur
and their condemnation by the Fren,
; people at later period, are known to {
readers OF history.
Gen. Grant, 1t 10 believed, Is not moved
any hostility to the church when he s,l
gcsts the taxation Of It's propert!
but that his policy would have the efie
to break down the church and in it. OF
Of the best safeguards Of the socis
moral. and political well-being Of Il
country, there can be no doubt.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

Builder Brothers, jewelers., corner OF
Eighth street and Washington avenue,
10 one Of the oldest and most reliable
business firms in Southern Illinois. They
have the best OF workmen In their estab.
lishment, and manufacture to order any
thing In their line with dispatch and OF
the finest material. Their stock of Jew
elry Is elegant and Is one of the largest
aud best ever brought into the State.
l2-5-lm
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The whisky Ring aud Grant.

The people OF Cairo engaged yesterday
IN considerable discussion of the late turn
Of affairs in the whisky ring. Some were
loud in the opinion that since Grant has
concluded to stand by Babcock, innocent
or guilty, Mum would stand a good
chance to escape also. Others expressed
a contrary opinion, bat all were alike
agreed that Burgers 10 the place to go 70
buy cheap holiday presents, beautiful
scarfs, ncck-ties and ribbons, and the best
Of gloves for ladies aud Children ana kId
gloves at most tie .nptingly low prices.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19
The LAclllHAa.

A series OF four lectures are yet TO be
given under the auspices of the Library
Association. - follows:
+" 2lst Mrs. G. G. Alvord;
A" 3sth-Dr. Horace wardner;
Jan. tth-Dr. y. q. Parker.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

Hos. ". N. MORRISON, member OF
congress from the Bellevillc district. has
besn made chairman Of the military com
mittec. The appointment gives universal
satisfaction.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

Ink nillsrs of the Northwest who met
10 convention In Chicago during the week
just past, are happy because the railroads
have agreed TO not Increase thu rates OF
freight OH -four during the winter.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

SP1AEER BLAINE lodged the vote on
Sprlnger's third term resolution. His
frisnds cay II was on the grounds Of deli.
cacy that he refused to express an opin-
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

fyou want to get a good and cheap
Buck or Kid Glove, at New York prices,
be sure and 60 to d. Ilartn,an's, corner
Sixth street and Commercial avenue.
1D.h.tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

on Tuesday next, tile senate will con.
si1es H. resolutions commemorative Of
ths No and public services Of the late
Aaarsw johnson.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

M sssegrapA says that Bristow says
Mt Ssoaeoe Logan has never had any
thiue to do WITH the whisky ring.
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Leave Expiring.

Our lease expiring the lst of the year,
to save expenses We shall for the balance
OF this month sell our immense stock OF
mems and boys clothing, irrespective o
value to get 1t into immediate cash. I'm
usual bargains may be expected.
HEILBRON Il We'll
l42 and la Commercial aveue.
l2.lS.lw.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-19

wnssxY ring Jews 10 scarce 81 present,
and consists neatly u twice told tales OF
which Babcsck \ Ne hero.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS
IN IHE
FANCY GROCERY AND TOY LINE.
W. l.. BRIAT0I.'N


W. l.. BRIAToL'S
just received and tor sale nice variety
OF edibles, toys, etc, consisting In part Of
Hams, Preserves,
Dried Beet, Breakfast Bacon,
Butter. Deviled Ham,
Deviled Tongue, Cheese,
Buckwhsat Flour, Boss Kinder,
White Syrup, Queensware.
n. o. Syrup, Glassware.
n. o. Molasscs, Wagons.
Cranberries, Carts,
Lemons. Tool Chests.
Canned Raspb's, Preambulators,
Blackb's, Cherries,
Peaches, Tables,
- Salmon, Cribs,
HOLSTERS, Bcdstcads.
- Pumpkin, Lounges,
Dried Raspb's, Bureaus,
q" Blackb's, saws and Bucks,
Pitted Cherries, Wardrobes,
Seedless Raisins. llatchets,
London Layer" Mouth Organs,
Cal. Jellies, Bugles,
Mincc Meat, Rubber balls,
Boiled Cider, Tops,
Sweet Trunks.
Mixed Candies, Etc, Etc,
Which please examine and price before
purchasing elsewhere.
12-l6-lw. w. J.. BRISTOL.
No. 81 Eighth str.ot.
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GOOD news 8 SMOKERS!


cs. d
sn.Snt .
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Five Hundred Ladies' Beaver Clonks.

We are going to sell them at prices that
Will enable every lady to own stylish
and well made garment. A good beaver
cloak from SO 80 to S25.
12.lS-lw HEILBEoS AZ We'll.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-08-06

Mortgage Sale.-Defauit having been
made in the payment Of certain sum Of money
secured to be paid by an lndenture of mort
gage, bearing date the 18th day of January,
1869, made and executed by William Lafferty
and Harriet I. Lafferty, his wife, of the first
part, to Nathaniel NJ. Pugsley, of the second
part, and recorded in the Office OF the Register
OF Deeds OF Van Buren, County in the State OF
Michigan, on the Goth day Of January, 1869, in
Liber OF mortgages, on page one hundred and
two, on which said mortgage and accompanying
notes there is claimed TO be due for principal
and interest, at the date or this notice. the
sum OF two hundred and thirty and 80 100 dollars,
and no suit or proceedings at law or IN chan
Gerry having been Instituted to recover the same
or any part thereof Notice is therefore here.
by given, that the premises mentioned and
described in said mortgage, to wit the north
west quarter Of the north, east quarter OF sec,
ton twenty (20) township one Q) south OF
range fifteen (15) west containing forty Gao
acres Of land more or less, situate IN the Coun.
ty OF Van Buren, and State Of Michigan, will
be sold at public vendue to the higest bidder a.
the front door OF the Court House, in the vii
age Of Paw Paw, that being the place OF hold
ing the Circuit Court for said County Of Var
Buren,, In which County said moTtgaged premls
es are situated, on the 30th day OF October
1875, at one o'clock in the afternoon OF
SAID day, to satisfy the amount above stated &c
be due for principal aud interest on said mort
gage with interest thereon from the date here
OF and costs Of foreclosure including also an At
torney fee OF thirty dollars stipuatedfor in said
mortgage.
Dated August 9th, 1875. 1O62t19
NATHANIEL NJ. PUGsLEY. Mortgage
RICHARDS Il MILLS, Attorneys for Mortgagee'