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DULET TO ACCEPT or REFUSE.

To Harriet Shaher, widow, George Shaher. res
idenee unknown, Jacob Shafier, Elizabeth. in
t-rm4utcd with John Anawait, residingin Cam
trta Co. Pa, Adam Shafier. Simon Shafer,
Aaron Shaner, Noah Shaffer. Samuel Shafer,
resldinEin Somerset Co, Pa, Elizabeth Shafer
ami issue Unknown. Nancy, who was intermar-
riel with Levi Long. leaving issue four children.
Lew j., Mary, Lucinda. and Catharine Long,
residence In Somerset Co, Pa
lou are hereby notified 70 appear at an Orph-
ans Court 10 be held at Somerset on Monday, the
10Th day Of January, 1875, to accept or refuse to
take the real e-;ate Of Jeremiah H. Shafer, de-
ceased. at the appraised valuation or show cause
why the same should not be sold.
OLIYERKNEPPER,
deci8 Sheriff.
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Pennsylvania LEGISLATURE.
ORGANIZATION OF BOTH HOUSES.
SENATE.

HARRISBURG, Pa, January 5, 1875.
The Senate was called to order at
noon by Speaker Cutler. The re-
turns of the election of Senators, pre-
sented by the Secretary of the Com
monwealth, were opened and read.
When the returns from the Thir-
tieth. district, Schuylkill, were read,
the Speaker presented a protest
against the swearing in of Colihan,
accompanied with atidavits charging
him with bribery.
MIR. Strang moved to refer the pa
pers and credentials to a special CON-
mittee to report tomorrow on the
power OF the Senate to deal with
such cases, and 10 the meantime
Gotham not to be sworn.
Mr.. Wallace made the point of or
der that the returns having been re-
ceived and read, the only thing in
order was to swear the Senators in.
The speaker overruled the point Of
order.
Mr.. Cbalfant appealed from the
decision.
The speaker ruled the appeal not
in order.
Pending the organization of the
Senate, Mr.. Strang's motion was
agreed to-yeas 80, nays l9.
Twenty-seven new Senators were
then sworn by Judge Pearson, Coli
han, being ruled out for the present.
Cutler was elected President pro
tent, by a vote of 80 to 10 for
Cbalfant. ErTett was elected Clerk
80 to Is for Timothy A. Sloan.
Mr.. Rutan offered a resolution for
the election of the other officers
agreed on by the Republican caucus,
and they were elected-30 to IS
and sworn in.
Committees were appointed 10 no.
tify the House and the Governor of
me organization, and, after author
izing Speaker Cutler to appoint the
standing committees, the Senate ad-
journed.
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The House met at noon. The re-
turns Of the election were presented
by Secretary Quay. After they had
been opeaed aud read, the House
proceeded to the election of Speaker.
Patterson received los votes, and
Vogdes, So.
Before qualifying the members,
the question was raised as to the
eIISibiIfty vi az. rsUsennIillv,, Re-
publican member from Lancaster
City, en- the ground that be was
District Attorney when elected. The
House, by q vote of 81 to 95, laid
the whole matter on the table, and
Mr.. Rosenmiiler was sworn with the
rest.
The oath of Office was then ad-
ministered to the Speaker and mem
bers by Judge Mayer, of Clinton
county. The proceeding occupied
about four hours, after which the
House adjourned until eleven to-mor-
row.
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The Somerset Herald.

THE President has received q num-
Der of anonymous communications
from Baltimore threatening him with
assassination for his course in regard
TO Louisiana, and telling him to re-
member old Abe Lincoln.
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One Of the most helpful agencies employed dur,
ing the last few years 70 promote me hellaIe "
those whose poverty OF mental or physical inhrmi-
ties made them the bcnehciaries Of ths STATE was
ne intelligent supervision Of q Board OF Public
Charities who were empowered hy law 70 examine
wbat care and treatment their inmates received.
THE dislutercsted labOrs Of this Board 10 alleviate
tic sunerings Of the insane and other poor have
been productive o. most valuable results, aaq 70
NJ Efforts We arc under obligations for the marked
Reinforcement IN the condition Of our Jails and
alnsbouses. aud iOr a more enlightened Sentiment
UPON the whole Important subject Of public charity.
Al detailed report Of the boneacial work performed
BY the board during the past year will be submit
ted for your Information, and / cordially invite
earnest attention 20 the several practical suggeS-
lions il embOdies under the conviction that they
deserve your careful consideration.
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which must eYentudiiy oe ueNeIoPeu.
The denuncistions Illuminated by
The rebel press and their copperhead
sympathizers in the North, immedi-
ately after the banging of the traitor
who tore down the flag in New Or
leans, and the issuing Of Ben But
ler's famous order, are forcibly called
to mind by the frantic manner IN
which the anti-Administration press
has stopped over about the FIRST
dispatch Of "Iittie Phil, Yin which he
suggests that the arrest and trial OF
the ringleaders of the armed White
League would restore confidence.
and that if the President would is
sue a proclamation declaring banditti
the parties who murdered men on the
l4tb of September last, and more re-
Gently at Vicksburg, he would sum-
marily deal with them.
The clergy and rebel sympathising
citizens of New Orleans, with the an
administration press of the North,
rush frantically to the rescue of the
good name of the Southern mar
tyrs," and vie, each With the other,in
denouncing the General, and brand
ing his charge as false. And yet,
does any one deny the slaughter by
the armed White Leaguers in the
streets of New Orleans on Septem-
Der l4th, or the massacres in Louiii-
ana and 1t V~icksburg? But, for
sooth, because Sheridan suggests
that the leaders OF the murderous
bands be treated as banditti-i. e., ar
rested, tried, and if found guilty, ex-
ecuted, a howl goes up that the whole
South is 10 be exterminated. blanche
Tray, Sweetheart, little dogs all" are
yelping in full chorus at his heels. If
these heightened" Southern gentle
men please to identify themselves
with the cut-throat leaders of the
White League, and that they
are aimed at in Sheridan's dispatch,
so be it. 1t is a matter of their own
choice. Nevertheless, despite the
protest of this lordly clergy, and
these princely merchants, all law
abiding citizens, with one acclaim,
will answer, arrest, try and punish
the murderous banditti.
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I ME LINE. LINE.

Inc unierslsncd having erected line kiins nj
Marble HhL. thrcc miles west Of Confluence. on
the FillsuurSh n CJnnclsvillc railroad. are now
ready 20 snip toany point eitherburnt lime or raw
limestone ls may De required.
This lime Is quaTled from the Marble formation
many ieet below the owest coal vein, and Of a very
superior quality
O'leIslur Ame 90 raw st0nccau be sent % C0nhu-
ence 20 Hugus * Weber, or 20 Judge McNIiilop. Of
Ne" lexington, Col John Weller. Of Gebharts-
Luis. Fllllp Noliersperger, Jr., SlinerlI Point.
George Weber. Mcyersiale. Isaac Hugus. S7msr-
SET. and Wallace H. Walter. C9nnelSvlIe which
viii be promptly attended TO-
oct1 HUGUS WEBER.
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PATENTS. PENSIONS,

And au descriptions Of Army and Navy claims
prosecuted. Applications By mail attende,. 70 as
IL made in person. Advice free. Address
W. q. BERINGER.
Claim and Patent Agent,
li6 Smithfeld St, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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cEIMiNALrrsAxz

The Commissioner designated by the Legisla-
ture of1SA, 10 inquire into the condition Of the
criminal insane Of the Commonwealth, have pre-
pared n report 10 which your particular attention
is invited.
The subject whereof II treats is ofTital inPor.
lance, and as the gentlemen who make the report
are recognized for their enlightened and phlan'
thr0pic views, and scientific knowledge upon thls
and kindred questions, their opinions are enuueo
10 especial consideration.
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The attention Of the Legislature is again d
rected 10 the necessity OF adopting some measures
% arrest the wauton and indiscTiminate cestrucr
ton Of the forests Of the state. The extent and
variety Of the evils involved In this waste, II Is 10
be feared, will fail 70 be appreciated until We are
made 10 sensibly feel their disastrous ELECTS.
Lumbermen Of experience declare that IN thirty
years, with the present alarming destruction OF
,rees. Pennsylvania will net have any salable TIM
Der within her borders. The regions where TINS
timber is found are the natural reservoirs from
which our streams and rivers are led and obseT-
walton shows that the rainfall and supplyo OF water
therein have been materially dimished since strip
ned Of their forests. II is alleged, likewise. that
decided atmospheric changes are Percepuble. ana
that the winters have grown more rigorous and
The heat Of the summer more intense In these same
regions. and that their dwarfed fruits and stinted
CROPS are plainly traceable to the absence OF the
usual moisture oocasioned By d~enuding them Of
their trees,
Tot test the correctness Of these observations and
determine whether II is adYiFable or practicable
10 regulate the destruction Of timber, / respect
fully propose that tho commissioners Of the geo
graphical survey be empowered 70 employ a per.
son 10 make the necessary scientific and practical
fnnufrfse
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PUGH * sIPE,
ALLEUhANh CITY STAIR BUILDING &
WOO TuRHINc suoo

.SynSis u clusters, Hand Rails, with joints cut
tuu ~ ready 70 hang, furnished on short no
GrahaTI alley.
and ,icinity. iuIvI5
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EXEMPTION LAW.

It's 70 be regretted that the act to modify the
exemntion law Of 1919, so as to forbid a waiver Of
the exemption by the creditor. was not passed
finally NJ the last session Of the Assembly. 1t en-
countered no serious opposition, and failed TO be
come a law from inattentiOn. The ability Of credi-
tors 10 walv. this exemption is frequently the pa
rent Of great injustice and misery, and the cOnsid-
~erations Of humanity that prompted the passage
of the law Ia the interest Of their innocent and
helpless families. should secure It's modification.
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In Nav. 1s72 a Commission was appointed by
the Governor Of Pennsylvania, toactin conjunction
with Commissions from the States Of West Viz
glnia. Ohio, Kentucky. Tennessee, Indiana and
Illinois, 10 determine what measures should be
taken 70 secure the improvement Of the navigation
Of the Ohio river. Several conferences were beld
and the eventOf their deliberations was the adop-
tion Of f plan to be submitted TO Congress at the
present session. This plan, the ~resnltof continued
inquiry and experiments. was prepared by engi-
neers Of the United States army, is approved by
the Commissions for the improvement Of the Ohio,
and Is in its main features In practical operation
in France, where Il serves the ends proposed. The
Commissioners Of Pennsylvania have made a re-
port 10 the Executive embOdying a brief review Of
their labOrs and the suggestions they have 10 offer
in regard 10 this enterprise. They recommend
that The Legislature Of Pennsylvania pass a joint
resolution asking Congress TO appropriate sufh-
cient money 20 commence this improvement, and ]
heartily concur In this recommendation
One Of the subjects Of engrossing interest TO the
people Of the west and southwest, and in which
the east is as Immediately concerned, is 10 obtain
some means Of conveyance, whereby their COM
modities can reach the markets, and they can re-
ceive In return what they need at cheaper than
existing rates, and in addressing themselves to the
consideration Of this great transportation problem.
the improvement Of the Ohio river 10 believed 70
least uImcdn Nv Ebicb it can be solved with the
for the mi Of this vast region, and in seek.
ing an outlet IN the east or at the sea, this trade
must flow with its mighty ard steady current
through Pennsylvania TO the manifest benefit OF
her citizens, wis should lend TO all measures for
the improvement Of the river their influence and
cuuuorf
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IS much to be relied on now as in
the somewhat similar days Of the re-
bellioD, snd they are entitled TO the
same confidence that was bestowed
upon Lincoln under similar circum-
stances. We thank God that q man
of nerve and assured loyalty, who
will not blench in tie hour of trial,
holds the supreme power. and al
though not infallible, we can surely
rely upon him, and abide the truth,
which must eventually be developed.
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COLONIAL REoeRps.

The General Assembly authorized, last session,
the publication Of the minutes Of the Board Of
War and Navy Board Of Pennsylvania, and the
papers in the Office Of the Secretary Of the Com
monwealth, heretofore unpublished. These re-
cords and papers have been carefully c0liRted IN
der the supervision Of the Secretary Of the Com
monwcaIth. and the hrst volume Of the second Sc
ries % the Pennsylvania Archives viii appear
during the present month. The second volume 70
comprise q full record Of the rolls and services OF
the Pennsylvania line and militia Is also well ad.
,1uefd toward eomulrtiGn-
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thousands. The city is perfectly quiet.
No trouble is apprehended.
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
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SENATE.

SENATE.
HARRISBURG, January Gin the
Senate. Mr. Strang, of the Select
Committee on the Gotham case, re-
ported that an attempt to postpone
the admission Of a Senator for the
purpose of determining specific
charges of violation of law, would be
u dangerous precedent and subver-
sive of the rights Of the Senator and
his constituents. The truth or falsi.
ty of a specific criminal charge should
be determined by a jury only, under
The forms and sanction of law. The
iron-clad oath prescribed by the Con-
stitution was mean 10 guard against
The admission OF unworthy members.
and may with some force be held Il
preclude any other form of inquiry
concerning matters embracedtherein.
The repOrl was adopted-yeas As,
neys none. Mr.. Gotham was then
sworn 10.
Mr.. Lamon presented a bill to
amend the Police Magistrates bill of
Philadelphia. Referred to the Phil
adelphia Senators and reported back
by the committee.
The following bills In place were
offered:
BY Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING to
official acts OF f,reign notaries.
MIR. McKinley-A supplement to
the act relating TO writs of quo war-
rdnto. This is the same as last years
bill, which failed TO reach the Gov
ernor.
Mr.. JoHes-An act relating to in
vestments held by executors and 9TH
er fduciaries.
Mr.. Newmyer-Relating to the
return of writs and other processes of
courts abolished or changed by the
Constitution. 1t provides for the
completion of all pending proceedings
in such courts the same as if they
had not been abolished or changed.
All these bills were laid on the table
till the committees shall be appoint
ed.
HOUSE.
The House proceeded to the cleo
ton of Chief Clerk. Woolever re-
ceived LOG votes aad Shurlock 81.
Mr.. Parker offered the Democratic
slate in the shape of a resolution for
filling the remaining Offices.
A motion to strike out MeConkey's
name PRESIDENT Clerk and Herbert's
(reading Clerk) and insert Smull and
Morrison, was lost-yeas 80 NAYS
los.
a motion to strike out Beamish.
for SergeaDt-at-Arms aud insert
Knipe, a Democratic soldier, caused
an exciting debate, during which
Beamish was denounced as a ballot.
box suffer, ~embezzler, peIjurer and
generally bad. Before reaching a
vote the Governors Message was
received and read.
SENATE.
HARRISBURG, January In the
Senate, the following bills in place
were presented:
By Mr.. Watson-Prohiblting the
sale of liquors within three miles Of
military encampments.
Mr.. Warfel-To regulate the cleo
ton of trustees of normal schools,
to regulate their powers and the dis
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The unfortunate and prolonged conflict IN West
mnreland county, between the Italian and resident
miners. wherein four Of the Italians lost their lives
aud q number were wounded, is a sad illustration
a. the fatal consequence Of a want OF decision and
merry when a spirit Of lawlessness OF disposition
10 riot discover themselves, The contest between
these miners was protracted over a period Of weeks
with almost daily use of hre arms. During all
this time life and property were greatly endan-
gcred, the public peace was broken, women and
children were driven from their homes, and yetln-
quiry fails TO reveal the fact that n single warrant
was Issued for the arrest Of any Of the parties i'm
plicated. There is nothing 10 show any efficient
interference on the part Of the local authorities 70
check these unlawful proceedings. and there Is no
evidence that any regular OF official investigation
IA relation 20 these troubles was had, until loss OF
life made n necessary. Ifeel confident that prompt
action on the part Of the authorities IN the vicinity
would have speedily terminated, 81 not entirely
prevented the disturbance.
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CUSTER PUGH.

The cabinet business IN al its various branches
will be carried on under the nrm name Of Pugh &
Sipe. at the old stand, opposite J. II. Hite's hotel.
4 good assortment Of furniture always on hand.
Work made TO order. Repairing done at the short
est notice. We keep a full assortment Of under
takers supplies, collins Of all sizes. aud the taUe q
STYLES. We keepa good hearsc, and are prep t
10 furnish any size coffin at short notice, and area
er than any firm in the county. Funeral' sheap-
ell from n distance. None but the beg alLenu-
are employed. Our chair maker did -N9rAmen
none brt The besf material fber AIS. We use
all our work. Parties needing 1l.tS guarantee
line viii DO well 10 call and exT 2Hytnlhs IN our
ie Sr - ~ u-frs5s,e vap. Thanking the pub
share IN the future. @ soLeit a
deco
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The ohclAl reports Of the several State hospitals
for the insane contain abundant proofs Of the use
tulness OF these ingtitutions and the wisdom OF the
beneheence that erects and manages them in the
Interests Of snfering humanity. PoSterity will ac-
knowledge that the age In which we live has been
the author Of many essimable improvements, and
that during THIS epoch various species OF cruelty
that were won't 70 disgrace and afiic; mankind
have disappeared ff0m our customs and laws
Prisons and institutions Of reformationap and charity
have undergone changes dictated by more eniighf.
eminent and a kindlier and more thoughtful 80.
sideration Of what Il due from society 10 The r-iro.
inal and Unfortunate, but In no manner has mis-
benevolence been more 1udiciously and constantly
bestowed than In the provisions made in moie-n
times for the treatment and cure Of the insane
This wise and humane spirit Is s,rikingly erom.
plihed IN the splendid hospitals Pennsylvania has
provided for those Of her people who arc insane.
and Il Is q gratiheati0n 20 observe that the con
~struction Of the new hospital at Warren. Is pro
ceeding with the least possible delay. At the
close the season all the foundations Of the main
structure, laundry and boiler house were laid. the
AR shafts for the ventilation Of the building were
In place q large quantity oflumber has been Sc
cured for oture operations preparations have
been made 20 carry On portions % the work during
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-01-13

In the year that has lust closed, the bar and
people Of Pennsylvania have had occasion 20 la
ment the death Of two Of her most distinguished
citizens and learned jurists. Chief Justice James
Thompson. while engaged in the Rrgumen of a
cause before the court where his voice had Often
been heard interpreting the law. was suddenly
stricken down with disease. and in a few minutes
ceased 10 breathe. The life Of Judge Thompson
was one OF constant service to the State In the
Legislature and Congress, as President Judge OF
a judicial district. and upon the Supreme Bench,
he displayed strong characteristics and remarka-
bic abilities that would have given him promi-
nence in any community. Conspicuously known
for his common sense. sterling integrity, knowl-
edge Of human nature, and general and intimate
the law. he was Of a type Of men rarely found In
public employment. and for whom a whole people
mourn when the State is deprived Of thei integ
-rity and talents.
The recent demise Of John III. Read. who like
wise occupied the highest Judicial Office in the
State. Is fresh in our memory. as is the r~ecoiiec-
ton Of his long and useful career, extending over
n half century Of an active, e%ventiul, and hOnored
the evidences Of his learning. probity. and earnest
advocacy Of the peoples rights. Like his brother
Chief Justice, whom he so soon followed to the
grave. Judge Read served in the State and ma
tional councils In various capacities, carrying into
tho performance Of their duties the same energy
and desire % do right that ever characterized his
conduct, and embellishing his official acts with
constant proofs Of scholarly research and culture.
James Thompson and john NJ. Read are names
that viii always be intimately blended with the
history Of jurisprudence In Pennsylvania-names
10 which property and life within her borders owe
some Of their best guarantees, and the law IS in
debted for some Of Its strongest safeguards. II is
a common observation. that nothing so soon reveals
the character Of n man as TO invest him with pow.
er and authority. Judges Thompson and Read
occupied positions Of power and authority from
early youth 10 a ripe old age. and died without =
stain upon their character. What nobler epitaph
could cmhalm their memory?
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GEORGE CRWFORD & co..
50 Fifth Avenue,
PITTSBURGH, PA

They having restocked with New Goods since
their Clearance Sale in September, now offer
great inducements 90 parties buying HOLIDAY
GOODS.
Go early AMI get choice Of stock.
L.a "
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.isSoLUTION NOTICE.

Tho c0-par;ncTship existing between Custer 4
Pugh IS this day dissolved by mutual consent. AN
persons knowing themselves indebted to said hrm
are requested 10 call and settle their accounts
both note and book accounts, on OF before the Iss
OF January. 1875. after which all unsettled ae-
counts will he len in the hands Of an oaheor for
collection.
Dcc30. CUSTER & PUGH.
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CONCLUSION.

Being the first Representatives elected under
the new Constitution. a grave responsibility rests
upon the present Legislature, and the future pros
peritv Of the Commonwealth will depend IN n
large measure mon the wisdom Of the counsels
that may prevail at the pending session. Add
tional legislation Is needed TO give full force and
effect to the Constitution. and the importance Of
framing laws that will be uniform and general in
their operation. cannot he urged upon the atteD-
ton Of your honorable bodies with too much ear
nestness. 1 feel convinced that you win approach
the discharge Of this duty with a becoming sense
Of the magnitude Of the trust and an ardent de-
sire 20 promote the public welfare. and with all
efforts in this behalf, 1 pledge Won my heartles;
cooperation My most cordial wishes attend you
for an auspicious beginning and a happy close 10
your labors. Whatever your endeavOrs may be.
let us hope that they will rebound TO the honor
and advantage Of the State. and TO this end We
should invoke the maturest judgment and Divine
assistance. ]. T. HARTRANFT.
EXECUTIVE CHANBER.
Harrisburg, January 6, 1873