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Nothing but 'peals.

A. gentleman who had small
claim against Chief Justice Hor-
ton, called OH him for settlement.
He found the distinguished magis-
ftrate in his Office, and forthwith
tackled him for the little indebt-
edness. Brother Horton blandly
informed the creditor that he did
not have the cash necessary to set
tic the bill. Why" said the gen.
tleman, show can that be? You
do a great deal Of business. Your
court is crowded with litigants,
and your costs should be ample to
support you. How is it that you
cannot pay SO small a bill?" 20
vcs." said the magistrate, 81 does
d heap of business dat's SO. You
see all dem papers "-pointing to
the pigeon-holes in his desk
denis all 'peals. Everybody
'peals that has case in my court
No, sir, | don't git no money
nothin' but 'peals."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

Resolved, That as citizens OF
Washington county, in mass meet
ing assembled, from the evidences
now promulgated, we believe that
the legal and burdensome taxes
that are annually paid in this
county are misappropriated by the
Tax Collectors, and not properly
accounted for; and that we, as
citizens and Republicans dcnounce
and condemn all such corrupt acts
of Winslow, Sheriff. and his dep
uty, l.. L. Webbcr, as unjust and
a great wrong upon the people Of
this, the county Of Washington.
Resolved, That they arc respcct-
fully requested to resign the po-
sitions they now hold by the suf-
ferance of the people, and that
they have perverted to their own
inordinate gains.
Resolved, That l.. 7. Wcbbcr,
under the guisc Of loyalty, and in
the name of the Republican party,
foistcd himself into office, and
eo;zod tfe administration of this
the people Of Washington county,
to whom he is alike all alien and O
stranger.
Resolved, That a continuation
Of this cuniiingly devised and yer,
! compleS system Of robbery must
lead to a general prostration O
the mate rial interests Of the peo
pie Of the county, and ultimatel,
bring upon their heads the ven
geancc of a wronged and an out
ragged people.
Resolved, That we unhcsita
tingly denounce fraud in al Of it
phases, and particularly the fraud
Of officials--and that we extend t
Investigating committees our ear
nest support to suppress the cor
ruptions that now exist III tn
| Sheritl's office of Washington
county.
Resolved, That the Greenvill
Times be requested to publish tn
resolutions adopted at this meet
ing, with the request that all pa
pers friendly be requested to copy
The above resolutions presente
by the committee On resolutions
was received by the meeting. !
minority report signed by Majo
O'Ilea and Hardy Fields, Of tn
committee, was presented agains
the writing of names, which re
port, upon motion of Hon. Wn
Gray, was laid OH the table. An
the rspod Of the minority Of til
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STOLEN!

STOLEN from Hunts Belmont
plantation in Bolivar county, Miss.
\on the night Of the Gath Of April,
llS75, one small dark mouse colorcd
mule; whitish mouth and pac es !;
also a smaller dark bay (popeyed
and whitish around the eyes) mare
mule. will pay liberal reward
for the above described mules.
The person who stole this stock
has been seen with them IN pos
session, on Capt. Hale's place IN
Bolivar, going up the creek f; he is
a black man, about 5 feet 8 inches
high, heavy built and full face; he
was accompanied when seen by a
yellow man, riding a sorrel horse.
PRIMUS WHITE.
NAV 8 Thrift.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
Guardians Sale.

10y virtue and N pursuance Of
ID decree of the Chancery Court
Of Washington county, Mississippi,
made on the 9th day Of April, A.
D. 1876, as guardian of Rachel and
Esther Alexander, minor heirs at
law of Clara Alexander, deceased,
l will on MONDAY THE 14rH
DAY OF JUNE, A. d. 1875, at
the door OF the Courthouse Of said
county of Washington, and be-
tween the hours prescribed by law
expose 10 sale at public outcry to
the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing properly situated In the
town of Greenville, county and
State aforesaid, to-wit: That part
[of lot six of the Reserve Addition
to the said town as Is embraced In
the following description, viz: Be
ginning at u stake on Main street
of said town twenty two feet from
the northwest corner Of said lot six
running thence along Main street,
in an eastcrly direction forty-six
feet; thence in suutherly direc-
| tion at riglN angle with Main
street one hundred and thirty feet
thence i'm westerly direction and
al a right angle with the preceding
line forty-six feet; thence In q
northerly direction and on line
parallel to the western boundary
nf said lot- six, one hundred and
thirty feet TO the point Of Aegin'
ming; also that portion Of lots
number fifteen and sixteen OF thu
original town Of Greenville, EN-
braced in tie following description
viz; Beginning at the northwes
corner of said lot sixteen, running
thence in an easterly direction ant
along the line between lots ten
fifteen and sixteen to the northwes
corner of lot fourteen; thence II
n southerly direction and along tl'
line between lots fourteen and fiji
teen, thirty-five feet to u stake
thence ia westerly direction ant
on a line parallel with the division
line between lots ten and fifteen
! fifty-sjx feet to a stake; thence II
n southerly direction and on a lin
: narallel to the division line be
tween lots fifteen and sixteen
nineteen feet; thence in a westerl.
direction and on Il line of lots pa
rallel to the northern boundar.
line of lots fifteen and sixteen, six
ty.four and half feet to Mulberr,
n street, and the western boundar
line Of said lot sixteen to the poin
of beginning; said lots VIII be o
fered and sold separately, that
t the part of lot six ut one time an
: the part Of lots fifteen and sixtee
NJ another, but both on above da,
: JACOB ALEXANDER,
|, Guardian of RACHEL and ESTHER AiExASDl
/. may 3, ,'75-lo-Sod.
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upon him therefor? In conversation
with us Mr.. l.. L. Webber stated,
In substance, as our recollection
serves US in words, that he re-
garded himself as q "trusteen of
money collected on suspendedland
lists. We ask him if he can recon-
eile his conduct in Court with any
such character as that pertaining
to trustee? and if it is not in-
stead, practically, that of an en-
bezzler, as this term is defined in
legal dictionaries? Mr.. Web
Der once stated to US, that he did
not wish to be classed as Cardozo
or q Dav export? let him say
how he is now regarded by his
bondsmen-those chiefly interest
cd in analyzing his motives? And
if they would not rather stand bail
for said pair than for him And
let US here make one statement for
the benefit Of the Pilot; it ever
replies to statements affecting the
character Of officials Of its set by
saying that they emanate from po-
litical motives. Let it read the
resolutions we elsewhere publish,
and the names associated there
with, and heed Mus while we as
sert that the denunciations Of its
chief proprietor by the plundered
tax payers, are no more emphatic
than those we have heard from
prominent officials of this county.
If it or Mr.. Webbcr wishes names
it can have them.
The Pilot further says Of Mr.
Weber: "He can in no manner
be connected, remotely or distant
ly, with any mutilation orabstrac'
ton of records" We ask Mr.
Wcbber if the Stub Tax Receipt
Book of fiscal year 1872, which has
been kept in his Office, has not beer
mutilated by having over onc-hal1
its contents abstracted and if the
same book for 1873 has not beer
mutilatcd9 Now for the effect o.
this mutilation: II utterly ana
forever precludcs an accurate
. statement of the amount Of taTe'
: svhich sycre collected during Mes'
gears f! BY a comparison Of whicl
with the receipts Of State ant
county treasurers alone, can thu
amount Of Mr.. Webber's defaul
be known! And now, after per
sistcnt efforts to procure q cop!
, Of the spurious 8 cent dclinquen
list of 1872 Ito which VIC refc
f above), from the Auditors office
itisrcported "LOST!" Anothe
i Important missing link.
! Iii conclusion, let us say to MI
!. Webber that. we invite his atten
i ton and recognition Of tho fore
going through our paper, as it
/ readers are those chiefly interest
f cd therein; and to assure him tha
: VIC guarantee him discussion G
Y his asserted offences, free frof
f personalities and restricted to facts
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TO the People Of the County.

The Democratic and COnserva.
tive members of our last Legisla-
ture having conferred upon myself
the undeservcd honor of repre-
scnting tins county upon the COM
mittee to take such steps, aud
make such recommendations, as
would lead to the organization of
a Democratic and Conservative
party for the coming campaign,
which is to meet at Jackson on the
18th psox., | feel that it is due to
my fellow citizens who are oppo-
scd to the present Radical domi-
nation: to ask that they will meet
with Inc at some early day to adj
wise as to the best course to be
pursued by that committees
" In no part of our helpless Stats
khas the yoke of our rulers borne
SO heavily as with us. Overwhelm-
ed by numbers drilled and discip.
| lined to subserve the will Of a few
adventurers, the intelligent and
conservative portion of our COM
munity has had no weight or in
flucnce in the direction Of our pub
lie affairs, and it is to be feared
that many regard it as useless to
put forth an effort to change this
condition Of things. Let us re-
member, however, that with the
redemption Of the State govern
mcnt, the restoration of our local
affairs to u healthy and honest ad-
ministration will certainly ensue.
From every portion of the State
comes the note Of preparation for
the coming struggle Of right with
wrong, Of honesty with corrup-
| ton, Of true patriotism seeking
to oxalt the State, with its base
counterfeit, cursing the State for
its own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. From
every county comes the call, made
with the carnestness of men who
know that their all is ut stake
upon every good and true mau to
be up and doing in behalf of thu
right. Our opponents are alarm
cd, and feel that the power of thu
few leaders over the ignoran
masses, which they have hitherto
used SO dcspotically, is about tt
slip from their grasp. Let us thel
cast off the apathy Of former years
Let US ut once respond to the cal
of our fellow citizens from othc
portions of the State, in the spiri
and with the earnestness whicl
should actuate men suffering as W
. have done and now do. To d'
this ef1ectually, we should at ono
define sharply and so that no maj
can misunderstood, the issues up
Q on which we propose to do battle
s and thoroughly and efficiently OF
ganize our forces.
would therefore suggest tha,
through the columns of your ps
( per, a public meeting of the Den
ocratic and Conservative citizen
of our county, who are opposed I
the party in power, be called
: meet at an early day Of next wee
{ IN this place.
t Respectfully, W. A. PERc,
II Greenyille, May 8, 1875.
In response to the above, and
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Election Ordinance.

de TT ORDAINED by the town
ID council Of Greenville, that w.
A. Haycraft, Theo. Pohl and J. IL.
Sanders be and they are hereby APP
pointed as a Board of Registrars,
and Commissioners of Election, for
the purpose Of preparing and hold
Ing an election In the town of
Greenville at Alexander's Hall, OH
the
18th day Of May, A. D. 1875,
to fill the vacancy In the Office Of
Mayor of said town, caused by the
registration John II. Nelson, ESD.
BE 1t further ordained, that the
said Board of Registrars be aid
they are hereby required to open
the Books of Registration of voters
In said town at Alexander's Hall
ON the
10th day Of May, A. D. 1875,
and keep the same open for three
days, for the purpose of revising,
making additions, &c., to the regis
try of voters of said town.
Be 1t further enacted, that lo
days notice of the time and place
of the meeting of the Board of Reg
istration and the date of election be
given hv notice In the Greonyille
Times. and by the posters placed
in not loss than five public places
! in the town of Greenville.
A true copy from the minutes
VIM. MARSHALL,
ap2i, '75-3s-3t. Clerk
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

The publication of the above
resolutions has been delayed from
no sense of disrespect to the meet
ing or its members but it was
held during the session of Court
at which it was supposed Mr..
Webber would be proceeded
against criminally, and we did not
consider that its publication would
be proper at that time. In point
of fact, Sheriff Winslow is a mere
tigure-head, and is in no way re-
sponsible for ANYTHING done in the
Sherlff's office as he has placed
Mr.. Webber in absolute charge Of
litN
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American Ultramarine Works, Ncwerk, NJ
rss~Our Wash Blue is the best In
the world. 1t does not streak,-cor-
tains nothing injurious to health
or fabric, ami is used by all the
large laundrits on account Of its
pleasing effect and cheapness. SUI
perior for whitewashing. Put up
In packages convenient for family
use. Price 10 cents each.
For sale by grocers everywhere.
Always ask for the American
Wash Blue, ifyou want the cheap
est and best.
American Ultranaarine Works,
Office, ~ William Street,
may10 '75-40 New YORK
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

Mr.. M. V. B. Huff, lawyer Of
ability and character, died very
suddenly at Woodville last week.
Mr.. Huff was highly esteemed,
and his death Is deeply regretted
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

From the quantity of coal re-
eeiyed here, our people must ex-
noct n hard winter. Marshall and
putnam have a barge apiece at tire
landing.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
Dr.. Whites Drug Store

Is removed TO a building on his
residence lot on Locust street, tenn
porarily. My goods were mainly
saved from the fire, and Istill have
the most complete stock Of Drugs
and Medicines In the city of Green
Vile. apl7
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
GTDESEI
Insurance Company,

OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Capital, s3oo,0Oo
Statement, January |, 1915
Loans on mortgage (val-
ue of property mortg-.
ged over $500, 600 ......S32O, ,22o.oo
Loans on GOLIATH secn'ty 25,ooo.oo
Interest accru'd on loans 23,265.G9
u s Bonds market value s5,3l2.5o
West Chicago Park bonds
market value............". 47oO.06
G j & @ r II lst mortge
bonds. market Galue... 100000
Burllngtss Il Missouri r
r 1st mortgage bonds,
market value. 100000
National bank stoeks.... l5,ooo.oo
Real Estate owned by Co. 100000
Cash in hands of ngents&
City Premiums In cours
Of collection.............A TB,255.ol
Cash insbanks & Office. 3l,0s2.44
Bills Receivable tor Ma
rine premiums......... 1o,53l n
pan pany 1Gs (secured) red -. .n......... 5o,9s3l5
Due from other c0mpa-
MES for re-insurance...- 2,3a0.5o
All other property, inclu-
ding office furniture. 1000, 90
Losses uupaid S I7,sG7.27
| Reinsurance
! Reserve...... 24s, ,9oT.55
DIRECTORS.
Geo + Harding, A i Faucet,
Op Axtell, Geo X Clark
l. q Pratt, III Smith,
S Z Walker, + M Nelson,
Thomas Gaif
Cleo + Harding President
Walter KimhAil, yice Pres
SP Walker, Secretary
Of1ice llo LaSaIle street, Union
building, Chicago
b s i MORRIS Agents
Grccnville, April II, ISIS
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
TAKEN UP /!

On Refuge plantation, on the
10Th ult., Chestnut sorrel mare,
about Is hands high, and 0 years
old, white star in the forehead, one
white foot, and branded II o." on
the shoulder.
The owner Of the above described
stray is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, and
receive her from the undersigned
may1O i75 BEN. GIBSON.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
STEAM FLAMING WORK
SAW AND GRIST MILL.
Grecuvisse. Miss.
r II. JOHNSON & CO.,

NJ II. JOHNSON & CO..
N. c0ftrators. Builders, DC,
respectfully inform the public that
through the agency Of the above
works, We are prepared to compete
with builders in any part OF the
country for tine construction OF
houses or bridges. and guarantee
satisfaction In prices and quality OF
work. Our
LUMBER YARD
in Greenville is now well stocked
with choice varieties of seasoned
PINE AND CYPRESS,
which we offer at reasonable prices.
Plans and specifications for hous-
es furnished on application.
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committee, signed by
Hon. j. A. ROSS,
:. j. D. WEBSTER,
j. LESGSFlELD,
A. d. AIDRiDGE, ESQ.
Z &. FIRTH.

was unanimously adopted.
Strong speeches were made by
Hons. VIM. Gray. j. d. Webster
j. A. Ross, A. W. Shadd and 9th,
ers, condemning the frauds com
mitted upon the people Of this tn,
county of Washington by til,
Court House ring.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08
SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

r will open a private school for
4 boys on Monday, Goth instant.
Tuition, $5 per month.
VIM. GREEN, JR.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

In response to the above, and at
the request of many citizens, a
meeting is called for "Wednesday,
the 18th instant, at Alexander's
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-05-08

We make Spe-
CiaIties of the best
Goods in the Mar-
kets, and guaraEl-
tee close prices,
and more faEOr;l-
BILE terms than
any IlOuse i'm the
City.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-07-31

BRANCHES rArOmr AND NuNBER or PUPILS IN
rhaI.ntn Wrlie II. OIIhnm.

From the Marietta, (O,,) Register.
The death OF Mr.. Oldham occurred last
Thursday forenoon, and his funeral, FRI
day afternoon, from 81, Lukes EpisCo-
pal Church, Of which he was n member,
was largely attended.
Mr.. Oldham came TO Marietta ten years
ago, and has been engaged in the practice
OF his profession since that time. lie has
been the resident attorney Of the Marietta
and Cincinnati Railroad, Of which he was
Treasurer, and n member Of its Board Of
Directors. At the time Of his death, and
for some years past, he was one Of the
Trustees Of the Childrcn's Home, and Ns
n tribute to- his interest in that institution,
large number Of the inmates attended
his funeral In n body. lie was also one OF
the Commissioners recently appointed for
the City Park, and in respect to his mcni-
Ory the music stand was draped in mourn.
ing, and tho flag from the staff was hung
Mt half mast.
The members Of the Bar attended his
funeral in body, accompanied by mem.
bcrs from Athens, and by the officials Of
tho railroad.
Mr.: OLDHAM wns II man aged about 30,
and sccmingly in perfect health. lie was
II gentleman Of correct habits Of life, nhd
his sudden taking of, with affection Of the
brain, IL another proof Of the saying
"thc strong die first" He was possessed
Of considerable means, but was not largely
interested In the business interests Of the
town. Ills property was invested here
and he confined himself to his profession
the law, Of which he was prominent
memhcr. lie leaves n wife and five chill.
drGn.
Few men are more highly esteemed
for his kindly, generous impnlsea, and his
pleasing address won To him many
friends. None were 40 lowly but that he
gave them rccognition.i lie was prominent
In public charities, and liberal ns nm IN.
dividnal Ills friends and society will
miss him. In public life Mr.. Oldham
was prominently known. Before coming
To Marietta he had several positions OI
lislinclion bestowed upon him by pOpu.
lar expression. Since coming here he
haa declined political honots, until last
Fall, when he wNs candidate for Ton
grcas on the Democratic ticket
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N,lilCARO.

CHICAGO, July 3O.-Flour-Demand fair
and market firm. Wheat-Steady; No.
Chicago spring 81 2lal q X; No. 2, 81 10
spot; closing at 81 10 seller August; 81 lS
seller September; 81 l5I seller all year
No. 3, 81 10; rejected 81 0S. Corn-In fair
demand at lower rates; No. 2 at 69c spot
sales at 60ISA7lC seller August; closed at
GOIGc seller August; rejected G6c. Oats
Demand fair and prices advanced; No. p
J2c spot; 4l1<c bid seller August; 3SNc bid
seller September 3GXC seller all the year.
Barley-Quiet; No. 9 springa at 81 05X seller
September; 81 o. seller October. Rye
Steady and unchanged. rOrk-Firm nj
$50 25a2O 90 spot; $50 AZ yIa2O 40 seller Au
gust; $40 % ISa2O &C seller September; $2O7C
N2O IS seller the year. Lard-Dull aud
tending downward at $i3 i5al3 20 spot
$l3 81 Il seller September. Bulk Meats
Steady and unchanged. WhiSky-stCady
and unchanged.
On call Board wheat wNs active and high
or at 81 10 August; 81 lsM September. Corn
frmer at G92Ia7Oc August; re September
Oats higher ut 53c cash; 42Ifc August. SS9i
aJsAc September. Pork easier and un
changed, Lard &c lower
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-07-31

CLEVELAND, July 3O.-Thc last day Of
the Cleveland Club races was grand; n
cool brnCing mir and the attendance i'm
mcnsc, the largest by several thousands
that ever assembled on our course. The
sport was superb and exciting, and very
fine displays Of speed, both in running
nnd trotting wctc witnessed. Lcwinski
took the heat and rOCe for the nntinis he'd
23l class carried over from yesterday.
Time 2:2Gi. The pools in this heat sold
$l2 to 81 against the winner.
Next on the programme was n running
rncc Of two miles, purse $500 The Iirsl
mile was beautiful race, Diamond,
Vicksburg and Wntjig being bnncled he
entire distance. Tie race was won hy
Warjig BY throat.lntch in 3aAl
In the 2.27 class, purse $500, field
Of eight started, aud the rncc was won by
Rains un the fifth heat. At the close OF
this race, OccilCni, the California won.
der, was led before the grand stand Tor
the edihcntion Of the spectators, and was
received with great applause.
Next came the great attraction OF the
races, the free for all between. American
Girl. Lnlu and Goldsmith Maid The
Maid won in three straight heats.
The last race wns for the 2;3l class,
purse $g,OOO, but darkness came on hr'
fore the race wna finished.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-07-31

A GENTLEMAN who came down from
Brooke county yesterday informs us that
the farmers in the vicinity Of Bethany
have secured the greater portion Of their
hay, wheat and oats, Two days Of sun
shine would be sufficient to save all that
remains in the felds. The oats are being
cut with Sickles, and where laborers are
paid by the job the price is 10 cents per
dozen sheaves-equivalent to about 10
cents per bushel on the crop.
There is not much doing in wool in
Brooke thus far. Mr.. ]. c. Palmer, who
lives midway between Wellsburg and
Bethany, sold his crop to Alex. Patterson,
of Steubcnville, for 45 cents per pound a
few days ago, Subject to some small de-
ductions,' whatever that means. The
Wellsburg Herald "would be very happy
to announce a good many more sales'at
the same figure, as it would have u
tendency toward u healthy imitation" that
it desires to see in that vicinity,