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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

George II. Pcndleton spends the
winter 10 Florida for the benefit OF his
daughters health.
Tho ceremony Of christening the
steamer, Grand Republic, was performed
BY Mrs. w. r. Boas, y lady OF Caron-
delet.
In the beginning Of January, sixteen
new cardinals are to be created, in order
to fill up all the existing vacancies in the
college Of cardinals.
The indications are that the congress
sionsl visit to Philadelphia did some
good, and that the members are now dis
posed to vote the million and half to
the association.
holiday recess is over the music will be-
gin and will fill the :air. Babcock and
Linegar, Mum and host Of other Re-
publicans will perform in public, and will
dance to the tune OF "The Devil take the
Hindmost."
The washington correspondent of
the New York Sun says that Tom SCOTS
friends are very much demoralized over
the passage Of the anti subsidy bill "Stil
they claim that it really does not mean
anything. They are confident that the
es~mitteo on Pacific railroads will
he favorable 10 ~'.sr scheme, and
expect to get q strong report therefrom
In this, however, they may be disap'
pointed, but the indications are thai
Speaker Kerr will make the committee as
favorable as possible to the enterprise.
II was noticeable to-day that MIR. Randall
was one OF Holman's most active and
earnest supporters, and he was especially
emphatic in his response of Aye when
his name was reached on the roll"
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RENPfTED.

Governor Porter, Of Tennessee, has
respited the two colorsd murdcrsrs who
were to have been hanged vt Memphis on
the day before Christmas, and that city
will not celebrate the season OF peace on
earth, good will to men," by hanging,
as had been arranged. ecots ana WI
liams will be hung two weeks from Sat.
urday. Jefferson, another condemned
murderer, has had his sentence CON-
muted to imprisonment for life, In
consideration Of his praise-worthy
conduct on q late occasion. "Jef.
ferson," says the Memphis Acalanehs,
aside from the crime OF which he was
convicted. has borne good reputation
During his Imprisonment he has behaved
himself well. aud at the time Of the es
cape Of Captain White and Others from
the Jail, although an opportunity OF es
cape was afforded him, he did not EN-
brace 1t, but prevented general delivery
by shutting the jail door, placing hi
back against it, and keeping back thu
prisoners. The committing Of his sen
tsnce to imprisonment for life is general,
regarded as proper and just In view 0
this service rendered the jailor and hi
assistants"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

end Tennessee River railroad will prove
one of the most advantageous railroad
enterprises In which this city is inter-
ested. so far, the road has not
aroused that personal or general
interest among our people which II lie en-
titled to receive; in fact our citizens have
not taken much stock in 1t. literally or
otherwise. II will be a powerful arm,
reaching from Cairo down into Kentucky
and Tennessee, and will gather the rich
trade from some OF the finest portions OF
those States, and throw 1t into the hands
of our commercial aud business men.
But 1t is too true, that, as means which
10 to open up to us new avenue of trade
aud commerce and consequent additional
prosperity, Its importance to our city is
far more highly appreciated abroad than
IL il Mt home
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The Fashionable Color.

Black continues to be the stylish color,
and many ladies Of unquestionsd good
taste have adopted 1t Al their standard
wear. There is no doubt that a good
black silk dress Is the very best invest.
ment that any lady can make. Any lady
who wishes to make such an inyestmen,
should call at once on j. Burger & Co.,
who have al excellent assortment OF
black silks which they are offering as low
as the same goods can be bought to-day
in New York city. Ladies are invited to
call and soc for themselves,
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CENTENNIAL CIvlLlTIEs.


PHrtApr,pu,. December ia, IN,
banquet riven fofhe iistinoni:heI visS'
tors from Washinvton to.daS' H. Rnii;.,
explained the .iinensions ~ tha Cs","'
NAL buildings ona said thew woH,d covnr
more sround 'th,n those Of anv axb,h,I
ton OF modem times AIrasiv
more than one half of tho snacs
has been taken by foreign Govern
ments. SpeaLine Of the cot he sa;d n
would be S6,724,sO. What was needed
to complete the work was Al Az SiO
The snrassr nrv., nnon w" ,I's rsr,Sss s~to
tivcs Of tho royrr,nrnt IN Consider tis
importance Sf tha .~h;h,t;.n arJ 70 as
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TIE CAlao AKDTENHEssEE RIVER
RAlLROAD

The near prospects ofthe building OF the
Cairo and Tennessee River railroad, and
an appreciation OF the immense advan-
tagsit will prove to the country through
which 1t will run, has excited In the Mem
pills people desire to secure . branch
Of the road from BONA favorable point
alsng Its line, to Memphis. The Appeal
Of . late date says:
II seems that the people Of Cairo and
st. Louis are about to extend the narrow
gauge road now running from st. Louis
to Cairo, toward Clifton, on the Tennes-
see river, there to meet the Pulaski road,
aud thus draw the trade Of the Tennes-
see river counties aud Of the counties in
the Southern portion Of Middle Tennes-
see to st. Louis and Cairo. This road
from Pulaski may also con:
meet with the Middleton and
Ripley road, and then 90 toward the gulf.
WIN Memphis stand by and see this I'M.
portant road pass by her, both going
north and south, rather than raise the
small amount necessary to build II
through this county, Active agents have
been employed on liberal terms to secure
sumclent subscription 70 build the road
irem Cairo 70 Clifton. While we have
City, Colonel Hubert, one of the ablest
railroad men In the South, has secured
subscription enough 70 build narrow.
gauge railroad from Kansas City to st.
Louis, there to connect with the Cairo
and st. Louis road.
Thsce 10 no doubt but that tho Cairo
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ChrlslnRs Praacnis.

As usual, Phil Saup, the king of C"iro
as"ssv,,oners, hoe .vine to the front rank
with the largest and best stock Of toys
and candies ever brought to the city.
For two weeks, he has been at work
night and day, arranging the presents
and good things which have been arriv-
ing daily in large quantities, and he is
now prepared to furnish parents with
presents and sweetmeats for their little
ones suitable for Chistnlas presents, at
French and American candies is une-
qualled in Southern Illinois, and his
stock Of toys Is unusually large, and Of
the best and strongest make. No one
should buy before inspecting his store,
where they will be sure to find what they
want. l2-5-lm
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Budcr Brothers, jewellers, corner OF
Eighth street and Washington avenue,
Is 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 10 elegant and is one of tho largest
and best ever brought into the State.
l2-5-lm
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WV. M. SPRINGER, author OF the anti
third-term, resolution, IL q Methodist.
When questioned ~ to how he came to
introduce the resolution, he said:
"GENTLEMEN-I am Methodist, but
am opposed to n third term. SO when
Bishop Haven down there In Boston the
other day put Grant up for another term
thought ! would show the country that
all Methodists were not for Grant, and
wanted to see just how Congress stood
on the same question.
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c. Koch has removed his boot and
shoe shop from the old stand to his
new brick building lone block below,
No. 80 Commercial avenue, between
Fifth and Sixth streets, where he will
keep the best home made and st. Loui
custom made boots and shoes, made OF
the best material good workmanship
and in the latest styles. All orders
promptly attended to. 9-23-tf.
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WIN. Ehlers desires to inform his pat
rons and the public generally, that he has
now Oh hand large stock Of French and
German Cali, Kip and Morocco, aud is
prepared to manufacture, for 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 a
lit and satisfaction to all his patrons.
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The most beautiful stock Of iewelry to
be found in Southern Illinois, 10 now
OIL exhibition and for sale by Builder
Brothers. They arc prepared to furnish
buyers with any article that may he desir-
cd, and warrant satisfaction. They manu-.
facture to order watches. clocks, rings,
lockets, and every thing that may he de-
sired, and for proficiency in making fair
work. they stand second to none la the
country. Give them a call, and see for
Yourselves. l2-5-2m.
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Our lease expiring the lst Of the year,
to save expenses we shall for the balance
OF this month sell our immense stocl OF
mems and boys clothing, irrespective o
value to get it into immediate cash. TN
usual bargains may b. expected.
HEILBRoN & We'll
l42 and l44 Commercial aveu,.
l2-lS-lw,
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Change Of Address-POmd's Extract.
This wonderful healing Pain Destroyer
seems likely to acquire equal popularity
in Europe to that II has already won in
America. SO rapidly are sales increas-
ing, that new and extensive premises
have just been taken at 4s2 Oxford street,
London. where every convenience is now
provided tor the in,mence demand.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

Tx Saturdays issue Of the Memphis
Avalanche was far more interesting to the
proprietors Of that paper than to its read
ers. II contained dozen clOsely-printed
pages, more or less. Of delinquent tax
list-Stste, county and municipal.
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They've Got II.

For every description Of fine and beau-
tiful jewelry, of the very latest patterns
and styles, go to Buder 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 ut the very
lowest prices. All will ao we'll to Civ,
them a call before buying at other places
1C-n1tn
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Ladies' Cashmere Wrappers and
Suits.

We have on hand a large and we'll Sc.
lected stock Of wrappers. suits of the
very best styles, and guaranteed equal to
any goods in the country at double the
money. No one desiring to purchase
Christmas presents should tail to examine
our prices. Call early to avoid the
crowd. HEILBRON Il We'll.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

ELDER CANNON of Salt Lake, member
OF congress, has one Of his wives with
him in Washington this winter. The
rest are at home, and we ven
ture the opinion that the 'cannOn's spen-
ing roar" OH the field OF Waterloo WASH,
q circumstance to the Cannons' roar IN
the house Of the elder these days.
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The whisky Ring snd Grant.

The people OF Cairo engaged yesterday
In considerable discussion of tho 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 q good
chance to escape also. Others expressed
a contrary opinion, bat all were alike
agreed that Burgers 10 the place to 20 to
buy cheap holiday presents, beautiful
scarfs, neck-ties aud ribbons, and the best
OF gloves for ladies and children, and kid
gloves at most teMptingly low prices.
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a. Halley's new store lie certainly one
of the best arranged Of the kind to he
found in the city, and what Is better, lie
has so arranged his prices that many are
taking advantage Of the opportunity Oh
fered to buy stoves, tnwarc, ETC.. cheaper
than ever known in Cairo. Call on Hal
ley, ll5 Commercial avenue, next door to
the Arab engine house. 9-30-:f.
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The City bakery,

Attention is called to the card of the
City Bakery, to be found in this issue.
Mr.. Uehs..,.or. the proprietor, has by
industry and fair dealing, established a
lucrative business. When you want any
thing in his line give him call.
1o-3.lm
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JoYcs has been assigned to the charge
Of the gallery OF cells occupied BY the
negro convicts, and acts as monitor of
the blocks, reporting all transgressions Of
the rules. The opportunities for getting
up ring of any kind are small.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

OLIVE LOGAN does not draw well this
season. Just twenty-five persons lis
tened to her lecture in Lincoln last week.
Somebody ought to hint to Olive tdaS
the people like new things, and she Is
old, very old and stale. And thsts
what's the matter with Olive.
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do ca Marasr, ans.

lfyou want to get good aud cheap
Buck or Kid Glove, at New York prices,
be sure and 70 to ID. 1Tartman's, corner
Sixth street and Commercial avenue.
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The Lectures.

A series OF four lectures are yet to be
given under the auspices Of the Library
Association. as follows:
2lst Mrs. G. q. AlvOrd
2Sth-Dr. Horace Wardner;
Jan. 4th--Dr. G. q. Parker.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

Waterproof and FIanme1s.
We offer at reduced rates, best black
waterproof, at 30 cents.
| HEILBRoN & WE'LL.
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Five Hundred Ladies' HEAVIER ClOaks.
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 $25.
2.lS-lw IIEILBRON A WELL.
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The New York Herald of the 18th
makes no mention Of this, but the Cairo
BULLETIN does mention the fact that
Hebron 4 We'll Is the cheapest place In
the city to get your Holiday goods.
1JIQ.1~
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0Nlast Friday. Representative Hartzell
introduced bill in the House to divide
IL Stses Of Illinois into three judicial
agsfr1cts.
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: ~ - k[d n the eighteen mem.
ua-oe esnsrsa who voted against
e 1927 snd-tlisfd term resolution
Z. - 1oooeed. III ~
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rsr the weekly suI,-ssn

Persons wishing advertisements or 10
cal notices inserted In the Weekly BULIE-
TIN, should hand In the copy by Tues.
day noon, Of each week.
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LOCAL NOTICES..
CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS
FANCY GROCERY AND TOY LINE,

'dfsio -A--
W. l.. BRIsTOL's.
just received and tor sale Il nice variety
Of edibles, toys, etc, consisting in part Of
Hams, Preserves,
Dried Beet, Breakfast Bacon,
Butter, D0vilcd Ham,
Deviled Tongue, Cheese,
Buckwheat Flour, Boss Kinder,
White Syrup, Quecnsware.
N. o. Syrup, Glassware,
n. o. Molasscs, Wagons,
Cranberries, Carts,
Lemons, Tool Chests.
Canned Raspb's, Preambulators,
Blackb's, Cherries.
Peaches, Tables,
Salmon, Cribs,
g HOLSTERS, Bedsteads.
g Pumpkin, Lounges,
Dried Raspb's, Bureaus,
" Blackb's, Saws and Bucks,
Pitted Cherries, Wardrobes,
Seedless Raisins, Hatchets,
LonuOh Layer NOUN organs,
Cal. Jellics, Bugles,
Mincc Meat, Rubber balls,
Boiled Cider, Tops,
Sweet Trr"is'
Mixed CANDIES, Etc, Etc,
Which please examine and price before
purchasing elsewhere.
12.lGIw. w. l.. BRISTOL,
No. "a Eighth street.
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'TNHE half Of brick house, containing four
J. rooms, corner Fifteenth and Cedar street.
l2-l7-tE ID, HE'LL.
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GOOD news 6 SMOKERS!


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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25

partments of enactment is to sur
render all claim to representative
integrity. We have heretofore called
attention to these outside bills, pre-
pared evidently in the interest of
the public claimants and creditors. We
have had schemes proposed which, to re-
peat our own words, sell the most valu-
able city property at its lowest depreci.
alton, payable in its own degraded obi
cations, and thus indent and bond out
the people as consumers for thirty years
to satisfy the demands of the cred
itor who had as we'll suffer some as for
the people and property Of the city to
suffer ALL There are others of these out
side bills prepared in the interest of
special parties equally deserving to be
watched. The most proper mode of legis-
lation, however, is for the members to
draw the bills for themselves, and cast
out the lobbyists and lawyers who have
so long manufactured these bills for them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25

Mr.. Pierson tested the desire of men,
bers of the House for reform, at their own
expense, very prettily on Friday. He OBJ
tanned the floor to introduce resolution,
and after presenting two of little i'm
portance put torpedo under the seat of
every member by third which proposed
an adjournment without making any ap-
preparation. He praised the desire for
reform of other abuses, and hoped his
resolution would be adopted as an earnest
of sincerity. But in the teeth of dozen
points of order the only'vote he could get
on it was the one that put it on the table,
and the House went to work Oh the appro
priation bill, and passed it instanter thus
preventing any further foolishness of that
kind. Mr.. Pierson said he would have
liked to see his resolution adopted, but
would not be captious in refusing to sub
nit to the will Of the majority.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25

no religion. We have progressed more
in money getting than in Christian
making Our forefathers started in with
too severe school of religion; but there
were more patriots and less defaulters in
their days. We have shifted to an easier
religion, and cultivated easier morals.
We want not only more men who may be
called Christians, in religious sense,
but better class of Christians who
will stand the test in high places, and not
become ridiculed as christian states
men" Religion in America is subject
full of interest and instruction. There
should be more of it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25
BAD UNDERSTANDING.

Old Gunnybags came down in the Pry-
tania street car yesterday morning, read
ing the Times. The old gentleman ap-
peared to be very angry about something.
He was very red in the face and unusual
ly excited. "What is the matter, asked
his friend Clearsides. 'Matter, sir?" said
Gunnybags. 'Just read that. MIR. Clear
siges took the paper and read
The Conservatives assembled in the rooms
of the Senate Enrolling Committee and
| discussed several bills which will be brought
| uD during the day. among them the general
appropriation bill, which. it is understood,
is limited to something like $4,000.
''That," said Gunnybags, sis what I
call ID bad understanding. The
proceedings of the Legislature show that
our reformers voted themselves SLY, 900
for the ten days they were at work
squabbling over a few legislative Offices
and recognizing the Kellogg government"
The old gentleman did not like this sort
of business. He had paid his money to
sustain the White League, to maintain
the Conservative caucus at Deutsche Com
pany Hall, all in hope that we would get
cheap Legislature at that; and then to
find that the very high guess made by the
Times was not near the mark, his patience
gave way.
Patience, good Mr. Gunnybags. Yours
is not the first case of misplaced con-
fdence. You have been paying out your
money like water to sustain tricky party
and keep up your reputation as friend OF
the people, and had right to expect
return of different character But as
you are not very close observer of
human nature, you are just as likely to
be caught in the very next trap set to
catch you. Don't believe in Democratic
promises. When newspaper tells you
something is understood, make up your
mind that the young man who thus at
tempts to deceive you does not know any
better. Be a good employ yer, kind
father, steady church goer, and let those
who profit by politics pay the expenses of |
getting into Office. Do these things and
you can ride down town in the morning
without red face and ruff1ed brow. Try |
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25
A DEMOCRATIC MEASURE.

We concede to the Democratic party, at
the request of Senator Eustis, all the
credit pertaining to the legislative appro-
priation bill of the extra session. The
point made by the Senator from Orleans,
fourth district, is therefore well taken,
and the Senator from Baton Rouge (Mr.
Burch) will take his seat. This, we be-
lieve, is the courtly language employed by
Lieutenant Governor Antoine when he is
called upon to settle disputes between
honorable Senators. Mr.. 3urch was dis.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-25
RELIGION IN AMERICA.

Statisticians set down only one fourth OF
the inhabitants of the United States as
| religious. This is shown in the member
ship of churches, which is less than
10000 900, out of population of 49,
100000. The Protestant Episcopal
Church has 304O dioceses, $3.50 parishes,
and 275, 554 COMMITMENTS. The Baptists
Of all kinds have 943 associations, 1910
churches, 1854 ordained ministers, and
1871, III members. The United Brethren
have 1863 churches, 1886 ministers, and
131, 1896 members. The Universalist
Church has ga churches, ga ministers,
and 30,9O5 members, and is less
universal in effect than in theory.
The Congregational Church has 34Ol
churches, 327S ministers, and $50, 391
members. The Methodist Episcopal
Church is doing the greatest present and
increasing work. 1t has 10, S54 travelin g
and II, 5Sl local preachers, with men,
bership of 1868, 52l, and is gaining
ground. These figures showa total men,
bership Of 4,093,437 belonging to the
Protestant branch of religion in the United
States. The Catholics claim to have 1878
priests, ADJ churches, 1902 chapels and
Roman Catholic population of 5, 76l, 242;
which is more than all members of other
churches combined. The Catholic Church
is aggressive in its work; it seeks di-
rectly to make converts to its faith
by every means, and it watches its ma
terial from the cradle up. 1t makes its
religion part of education, and it is rare
for child of Catholic parents to be other
than Catholic. The Catholics have now
a cardinal resident in this country, and
the head of the Romish Church may vet
be established here. Its influence has
already been felt against our public
school system, and its political influence
has been felt also.
The average American mind runs in the
direction of theories and isms; it wears |
religion lightly, and there is no union of |
purpose for the advancement of the Pro-
testant branch of religion. The ten
lency is toward free religion, which is