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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

Mr.. Thomas Br@iu4rd, former express mes
senpcr, and recently a ticket and passenger
agent If the Chesapeake aud Ohio railroad,
died at the Exchange Hotel, in Richmond OF
congestion OF the lungs, on Sunday morning,
after 40 ilIuc>s Of only thirty. hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

REAAkEs.-".zs: !. -: I'D steady offer
ings Of S53 tu.:=. -. -i:a sales at los, l07
and los for fax, IL AZ; lZ2 f.: good 10 prime
and l25 for choice Cora IL in better receipt
aid prices have decl2ed; offerings Of goo
bushels, with sales Of white and mixed at 81,
and yellow at So Ryeis in isir enquiry, with
sales at 95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

\ bill has been Introduced 10 the Legislature
looking TO the abolition of the Office OF General
Agent of the Peoitentiary; the renting out OF
the shops aud the hiring out of the cooVlcts
within the walls, and in other respects the 10
PRODUCTION of a new system Of business 10 the TO-
stitution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

A gentleman of Petersburg drew a priz of
81 900, on Friday, 10 the Southern Association
Rafi. for the benefit Of the Widows aud Or
uhans Of The Southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

Rev. John KIRBY died gu Friday morning at
his residence 10 Petersburg, aged eighty eight
years. He was the oldest map 10 the city, aud
was for many years preacher 10 the Metho
dist Ep;scrpal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

This is the torty.6rst day OF the session of
the legislature and nearly all Of the business
remains to DO disposed Of If all the important
measures shall be discussed, there will be no
hope OF a short session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

a bill has been introduced in the House OF
by Mr.. Beck which is intend
ed to break up lobbyiug. It premises that the
secret employment Of persons by those inter
ested 10 legislation before Cougaess ADD IN the
payment of claims by the departments tor the
purpose of Influencing members of Congress
and government officials, has grown to be
system utterly corrupt aud demoralizlog against
public policy and subVersive of justice, and uo-
just and derogatory to the character OF those 10
position. Therefore il provides that 20 person
shall be permitted to act as agept or attorney
for any Individual or corporation relative to
any claim before Congress or any OF the de-
partueuts without, first fling a statement on
oath, Of the amount and character of compen-
sa,ion which he is to receive, and 90 greater
sum than the amount thus stated shall De COL
lectibIe. All persons directly or indirectly re-
cevng any SUN 10 excess of said statement
sbal! be deemed gully of misdemeauor TO be
punished By ioe and im prisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-20

In the State Senate Oh Monday, bill was
introduced by Mr.. Taylor, Of L ,udoun. for tie
relief Of Benz j. China, Of Prince William
county; aud petition was presented from the
citizens Of Shenandoah for dog tax.
ScR1BSERs MONTHLY FOB FEBaCARI.-The
mos: notable contributions 20 Scrihner's Month
IL for Februsry, are Major Powelrs strikingly
illustrated Colorado paper; Stedman on some
Of he latter day British Poets; Bisuvelts essay.
"Christ's Supe7nstu-sism, Scientifically Con
sid red :" snd sketch with portrait. o. Tbeo-
dore Thomas and mis- A.! work By }. &. u. HAS,
ssrd Three additional chapters 0: D.. Hol.
lsnd'i story .. Seveaoaks sre given; Jules
Verne's Mysterious Island is continued and
SAKE Holm's My Tourmsline' Is concluded.
Noah Brooks tells about Miss Pat.y Gibson's
Strange Adventures" there is another icstsl.
ment Of some Old Letters. through which We
have gimpses Of London society Of forty yesrs
$50 and Mr. Fsirhed concludes his essay or
Spiri,uslism, with some references 10 the pie
nouenon Of Characterization. This number
opens with poem b. Louise Chandler Aou,-
tn, illustrated By Ms5{ a: Hsi!eek There
are poems also By F. v: BouT3ilon: hsry
L Hitter, Jsmes Maurice Thompson snd others.
In Topics OF the Time" Dr. Hol.nd dis
cusses '.Thest.es and Theatre going" TEN.
po.sl and Spiritual" and Reform in High
Pisces TIE Old Cabin! has to do with The
Modern Quality in Ancient Verse snd The
Distinction between Prose and Poetry In
addition 10 these, the editorial department. have
number OF brief PRACTICAL and critical paper:
snd marked festure of Etching is the re-
production 0: several OF Thsckersys recently
published pencil sketches.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

GOVERNOR TlLDEN's message to the New
York Legislature last winter set forth his be-
lief that the adoption of the recent amend
ments to the National Constitution mark the
close of an era in our political history, and
for ever settle the question of slavery and all
issues growing out of it. The first resolu-
ton of the Minnesota Democratic platform
is almost verbatim copy of that observa-
ton. Commenting upon this, the Indiana
polls Journal thinks ''this shows that even
Bourbons may have new ideas drilled into
them through the medium of successive de-
feats; and there is ground for belief that in
another decade they may rise to a full appre-
citation of the march of ideas that has been
going on in this country during the past fif-
teen years.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
DISCHARGE OF COLONEL MACH EOD.

The decision of Judge Wade, rendered
Tuesday, and which we give in full to-day,
in the case against Col. Macleod, must meet
the approval Of every one who has not be-
| come so entangled in the case heretofore as
to lose all sense Of propriety and fair dealing.
If any wrong, without justification, has been
done to Devcraux, it was not the act of Coz.
Macleod, surely. He acted under orders from
his government and upon sworn statements
of others. His government might have been
which any particular individual has been ar
rested may have been error or perjury; We
pass no judgment on this part Of the case.
But in all this COL Macleod is not involved,
SO far as we can learn. In most cases 1t IS
generally considered ample vindication to be
honorably discharged. There are eases when
prosecutions are clearly malicious, and then
such actions for false Imprisonment are justi-
fable But in this case we believe the action
against Macleod WAS not suggested by Dev-
craux, but was inspired by some bad advice,
or some battled rage that dcspaired Of reach
ing the real object.
There is probably no single disintercstcd
observer in this community or Territory but
diSapproves of such exhibitions Of petty
malice 1t seems as if some few. men were
trying to outriyal the inhospitable Coreans,
who seek to destroy every one so unfortunate
as to be shipwrecked on their coast. we
shall never countenance the deportation OF
American citizens, except on strong, clear
evidence Of some recognized crime, and III
compliance with law; but we shall give no
countenancc to that barbarous spirit that
despises all law--Christian, civil, or inter-
national-tllat stands in the way of gratifying
blind revenge striking at anything in sight.
The best cause in the world would be injured
by the course adopted in bringing this action
against Macleod, and there are none SO much
indebted to Judge Wade as the chief movers
in it, The Judge has relieved them from
further exhibition Of themselves, and put an
end to the disreputable business.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
A RIVAL OF THE LONG PARLIAMENT

The present National Assembly Of France
seems ambitious to rival the famous Long
Parliament of England, which was elected in
1640 and nominally continued until 1853,
when it was forcibly dissolved by Cromwell.
because, with all its purgations, it was much
too independent for him.
The present National Assembly was elect
cd February 8, 1871, after the nation had been
so terribly beaten and dreadfully humiliated
by Prussia. But the Red Republican rule Of
the Paris Commune had also thoroughly
aroused the French nation against their
bloody excuses, and the Assembly chosen
was largely monarchical in its elements.
But for the whimsical stupidity of the Bour-
bon elements, there is no doubt that Mon
archy would have been readily voted by this
Assembly. The impossibility of uniting up
on any one claimant to the throne gave time
for the better Republican elements to consoll-
date and to largely increase their power as
the constantly recurring vacancies were filled
by special election. After a variety OF forced
cal and Imperial clements, the want OF sny
head or unity of purpose broke up these COM
binations, and of late there has seemed a
| steadily growing tendency towards the estab-
lishmcnt Of Conservative Republic. 1t be-
gan to be thought that scheme OF govern
| ment would be soon adopted and the disso]u-
ton of the present Assembly follow at once,
but the latest news shows that there is to be
another adjournment until November, and
and what may be their temper and purpose
then it is impossible to foreshadow. There
seems to be an attachment to life and disln
! clination to surrender power that is stronge,
than any other purpose yet disclosed, and i
may continue existence yet to outrival the
Long Parliament. If special elections art
allowed TO continue, even without dissolu
ton, it seems likely there will soon be rei
able majority in favor of the Republic.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

AFTER all, the most Inviting field ior mis-
sionary work is among the Bourbons. Marx
the success attending the labors of the HER
AID with the Bourbon organ. Have we not
already rid it to considerable extent of those
ultramontanc political doctrines brought here
from distance and experimental with as
part of the creed OF an established and infal-
lible Democracy! This is the evidence of
wha. al enlightened and liberal-ninded jour-
nal can accomplish when it tries its hand up
on the wayward and erring. Of course, we
can hardly yet boast of the reclamation and
conversion of our neighbor. Just now he is
doubling which one of the boys he really is,
but that We shall soon have him completely
within the Republican fold Is as reasonably
certain as that Bourbons before him have
been recovered from error and brought with
In the pale of political responsibility.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

THERE being but one County officer to he
elected in Meagher County this year-that of
County Commissioner-the Republicans dis
pcnsed with the assembling of the usual con-
vention. On Wednesday last :Ae Republican
Central Committee assembled at Diamond
City, and, in obedience to the advice and
wishes of a large number of electors, united
upon Job Thompson as the Republican cam
dilatc for Commissioner to be voted for at
the August election. Mr.. Thompson is well
known.and highly esteemed by the people of
Meagher. His candidature will eminently
satisfy not only his politica! friends, but
meet with cordial endorsement from very
many Democrats.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

WE are not going to enter into any dispute
with our neighbor about those pesky carpet
baggers. 1t is only when they begin to ''tell
on" one another that We come to learn what
sorry set they really are. We need no
better authority than our neighbor for saying
that their doings are all wrong. That carpet
bagger in South Carolina, when he de-
faulted, behaved badly. Then that other one
in Montana, when he called on candidates &c
'.pungle," didn't do much better. Yes, we
readily admit that carpet.baggers are, as 4
rule, bad lot Of brethren for any commun-
itv to Wrest]e with.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
Platform Adopted by the Lewis and
Clarke County Republican Conycsn-
ton, July 3d, 1875.

!, This convention. finding ample cause Tor con
.raulation in the hearty and generous support which
the electors Of Lewis and Clarke county have hereto
fore given 10 the Republican nominees, and equa
cause for rejoicing in the improved methods which
have characterized their discharge OF those trusts wher
these nominees have been elected does nevertheless
declare that in these local controversies all partisan
action and differences should be made snbservcnt IL
the wise economical efficient and impartial admins
tratOn Of the laws.
@ That regarding these official trusts comforting
duties clcerfaly accept them not to forward the
aims of party. but 10 promote The varied and impor
Interests pertaining to the public and entrusted to
care.
8. The greatly improved condition OF the county III
its finances its public property and improvements, Its
method of caring for the sick and the unfortunate It's
efficient and impartial administration of justice,
its gradual bat regular reduction of the pubic indebt
edncss furnishes cause for congrauaton and requires
yet further effort in the same direction, and we
pledge our nominees to an unfaering effort to tighten
vet the public burdens and yet morc efficiently
to administer the trusts to be conded their charge
4. To this cnd there should be q further reduction
of the fees of officers and reduction of their number,
and rigid economy in the administration of the
same; and confinement Of the public expenditures
cdness is wholly paid.
s. That among such works OF essential and imnae-
eiatc necessity is railroad whereby we shall lift from
this Territory the incubus Of isolation, and our mem
bers of the Legislative Assembly are hereby Instructed
to SO vote as to insure at the earliest possible day and
for the least possible money the construction to Helena
or to some point within the settled portion of the Ter
rory of such road protecting by the provisions Of the
law the people from disappointment the one hand
and from frand the other and enabling the various
localities to construct for their own accommodation
branch nee.
&. We cordially invite the citizens Of this county
who favor these ends with unssh singeness OF pur-
pose, and who rejoice with that the bitterness OF
party strife is Dead to join in the discharge of these
plain and important duties which are so intimately
connected with all the interests of the Territory OF
Montana
Z. That we pledge to the candidates this day nomi-
mated and to each of thcm the hearty support and the
unanimous vote OF the party within this county.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

The Independent is hostile to the third
term" business. 1t is quite agreed with the
HERALD and the representative Republican
press generally throughout the country in
this matter. 1t wants President Grant to
step aside at the close of his second term.
That is the echo Of the Republican idea. To
be consistent let US commence and carry out
this doctrine right here at home. Let US join
in politely inviting Mr.. Jesse Taylor to step
aside, He has held the Office and enjoyed
the emoluments of County Treasurer for two
terms. He is again an aspirant-his fourth
consecutive candidature for the Office. Give
him the benefit of another interregnum of
two years rest. We have no evil words to
speak OF him. We believe Mr.. Taylor will
admit that it is fair and just that he should be
retired this trip, and that Mr.. Hartwell should
relieve him Of his official duties and response
bilities for the ensuing two years. This ar
rangement will doubtless meet with the ap-
proyal Of our Bridge street neighbor, as it
will with that Of the public, regard
less OF party. This being understood, let Re
publicans, Democrats, Rcformers, and all
unite in bestowing their suffrages upon Mr..
Hartwell, whose character is without blc1Eish,
whose ability is unquestioned, and who de-
serves well of the people of Lewis and Clarke
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

The Central Committee has placed the name
of T. NJ. Chisholm on the Republican ticket
for the Office of County Superintendent of
Schools, in place of Rev. w. G. Rommel, re-
signed. Mr.. Chisholm is gentleman of
culture and character, and his selection will
meet the approval of Republicans generally.
For the past few years he has been engaged
in mining pursuits, for most of the time in
the Ten Mile district. Melville will receive
the popular vote of the electors Of Lewis and
Clarke
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

Hon. FRANK G. SERvls, Associate Justice
Of the Supreme Court of Montana. has ten
dered his resignation to the Department of
Justice. In letter received here Judge Ser
Wis gives publicity to this fact. Business en-
gagements in Ohio influenced him to retire
from the Bench. 1t is understood he will
re-enter upon the practice of his profession
at his former home in the Buckeye State.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

SOME few Democrats affect to believe that
Mr.. Matthew Carroll, of the Democratic Leg
islatiye ticket, stands some chance OF an
election. Matthew is personally q popular
man, and don't lack for friends, but it is safe
to say that he neither wants or expects to 60
to the Legislature. The several Republican
candidates for the Council seem to answer
the best expectations of the people, and it is
generally conceded that they will be hand
aOmplv elected
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

EVERY last candidate Of its party has fatty
refused to respond to the demand of the Bour-
bon organ to ''pungle" But nothing daunted,
our pilgrim friend comes up smiling, and
wants to make wagers. Don't gamble, neigh
Dor, with your own or other peoples money.
Gamblers, whether they be editors conducting
Bourbon papers, or candidates aspiring to
responsible Offices, are not in wholesome
renute in this community.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
LEWIS AND CLARKE COUNTY KEpCB.
LICAN NOMINATIONS.

For Coulciin,en.--B. II. TATEM.
a. IL. BEATTIE.
FRANK TAYLOR
For Cou,Hy COMMISSIONER DEEGAN.
F,, Sheriff.. =. WOOLMAN.
FOR Treasurer. w. HARTWEL1.
For Cle,E and RccordeY.-BEN. T. DlTI'ES.
Fo, Probate eJudge.-CORNEIIUSH HEDGES:
For Supt Public &hools.-T. N: CHISHOLM.
For Coi,nty .,,l,reyw.-B. +. MARSH.
For Justice of the Peace.-IRA BATEMAN.
For Constabh.-JOHN +. PASCOE.
For Supervisor (Heena District) IL T. EVANS:
:. - Uynionyille 50 JOSEPH PEARCE
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

A BETTER Road Supervisor than the pres
ent one the Helena district has never had.
This officer is Mr. L. F. Evans. he is the
Republican nominee, and this fact, together
with the acknowledged fitness for the place
and the great satisfaction he has given to the
community, insures his election.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

WE met by chance the usual way" cx-
planned the Bourbon editor, taken to task by
a party friend for cultivating the close &C
quaintance of an opposing candidate. "Well,
YOU lust quit this chance business or you'll
get busted up in politics in this country quick
er'n lightning" said the friend to the Bour-
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

The Bridge street paper thinks the HERALD
will "jump the whole Radical ticket" Yes,
the HERALD will jump the ticket as hereto
fore-right down upon the backs of the Bour-
bons. And may be some of ''them fcllcrs'
won't stay there when we have set down
uuon them once or twice more! Eb?
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

Two Democrats, moody and depressed,
swapped estimates of the Bourbon organ on
the street to-day. One remarked that it was
backward. The other, more emphatic,
said. ..Yes. worse than that-it is backward
spelled the other Wey.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

some men are never satisfied. Here comes
Mosby, who having passed through the re-
bellion without a scratch, complains because
Virginia mule playfully kicked him in the
law an | knocked out two of his front teeth.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN
NOMINATIONS.

FOR County Co'uniissioner:-CEAS: HADl.Ef'
t,y Probate Judqe.-GEORGE I. MCKAY.
FOR Sherid.-JAMES E. SITES.
For Cieyk and Recorder.-W. L. MOORE.
For 1s,essor.-First District, NJ. DUNkS.
Second District, B. z. HOOPES.
Third District, K. o. PENNELl"
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

The Democrats of Meagher, in convention
on Wednesday last, nominated Henry Con-
ners, of the Missouri Valley, for County
Commissioner. The nomin alton of j. K.
Toole, for District Attorney, was concurred
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
DEER LODGE COUNTY REPCBLICAN
TICKET.

For rSheyi6.-CHARLES COOPER
For Treasurer WESLEY W. JONES
For Probate J,tdge.-O. b. O'BANNON.
For Clerk and Recoyder.-DANIEL KING.
For Council MembeT.-WM. II. CLAGEiI.
for District AtoriRy-(nO nOminatlonl
For Comm issioner. er.-SPENCER JOHNSON.
For S,rveyor.-D L. MCFARLAND.
Eipr COrO11cr-PETER WALTON.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

A GOOD selection is that of Joseph Pearce
for Road Supervisor for the Unionville dis
trict. Let our Republican friends up the
gulch see that his services are secured to the
nuhlic
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

The Bourbon organ wants to bet again.
What sporting candidate is ''hecling' the
new editor?
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
MADISON COUNTY REPUBLICAN,
TICKET.

For Sheri6.-A. j. EDSALL
For Tyeasuyey.-R- O. HICKMAN.
For Probate .Judge.-TIIEO. MUFFLl.
For Clerk and Reco,der.-N. }. DAVIS.
For COuntv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COIN.
For Council Me,nber-J. B. ALLEBAUGH.
For Joint Councilman for Madison ana BeaceThe0t'
Countts-JAMES MAULDIN.
For District Anorney- Judi dist, AS u. SfhA1 \.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

JOHN F. PAsooE will squeeze the Demo
cratic Lemon, plenty Stand aside, Jim.
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29

TIE sales at the recent Book Trade Fail
in New York are estimated at $15O,OOO
Helena weekly herald., 1875-07-29
MTSkOULA COUNTY REPCRL1CAN
TICKET.

For Treasurer B. MAHONEY.
For Reayesentatire-J. X. L.ATIMEk
For Clerk and Recorder. rder.--.-------- -----------
For Commissioner. A. ROBINSON.
For Assessor.-(First DISTRICT SAMUEL GKAl:
For Justice of the Pedce.-(M. T.,) NJ. POME1iO1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

inne crouching down in the window Of the
caboose by which Mr.. Graham stood, while
the four seamen, eagerly expectant, were
grouped together forward, watching with
staring eyes, their captain and his mate
as they stood but twelve feet apart, calmly
awaiting the word to firc-words that must
be the death knell of one Of them, per
haps both.
Are you both ready ?" suddenly asked
Mr.. Graham.
Yes" came the replies.
Fire Y and with the word the pistols
flashed, and with shrek hardly human,
Hart Woodruff fell back into the ocean,
which became his grave.
"Mr. Wild, are you hurt exclaimed
Mr. Graham, as he ran forward
Not at all Men, forward there and
remember, If one Of you comes aft I will
shoot him down like dog"
Aye, aye, sir answered the men
thoroughly cowed, and then one Of them
suddenly cried out
Sail ho ~
With glad cry, all on the raft greeted
the appearance Of large steamer coming
directly toward them, and upon which they
soon were warmly welcomed by the captain
aud passengers.
A week more and the shipwrecked
party landed in New York, and then Ger
vaise Wilde became the guest of the Gra.
hams-aye, more, he soon after led to the
altar the lovely belle and heiress, Corinne
Graham, for he proved to the old merchant
that his reason for resigning from the
navy was disagreement with his COM
manding officer, for which his good sense
afterwards showed him he was to blame.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26
The Poisonous valley.

Can you tell anything about the Poisonous
Valley or Valley of Death, and where and
why it is so named?
The inquiry probably relates to the fa-
bic of the Upas tree, which was said to be
a poisonous tree, in q valley of Java,
whose odor made the atmosphere deadly
to all who approached. This fable is one
Of the most remarkable in literature. II
was a pure invention by George Stevens
(known as a commentator on Shakespeare, J
who was much given to hoaxes. In this
he was 50 successful that the story Of the
Upas tree was accepted, went into standard
books, and is even 10 this day believed by
many.