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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15

Phelps and Potter been alone on the com
mittee they would have reported that in
stead of Republicans being intimidated by
Democrats, the reverse was the fact; that
white Conservative voters were frightened
away from the polls by the appearance Of
United States Marshals, accompanied by
federal cavalrymen, few days before the
election, and on the day of election, who
caused great alarm among the Ignorant
people in the country parishes, and pre-
vented scores of them from voting.
The committee report that the Con
servatiyes undoubtedly carried the state
by considerable majority, and that they
elected a majority Of the legislature,
Individual members of the committee
saw that of this there can DE no question:
The failure of the Freedman's Bank and
the collection of poll tax from the ne
eroes. which had never been done before
Since the war, caused thousands of colored
Republicans to stay away from the polls.
Besides this. the planters for the first time
tried the effect of persuasion upon the ne
groes they employed. They did not threa
ten to discharge their hands, but argued
with them and demonstrated to them that
the interests of the two races were common
and that therefore they should support the
same men and measures. The result OF
this policy was that many of the colored
people were induced to vote 'the White
League ticket" as it was called, and many
of them so testified before the committee.
The committee condemn in the strongest
Language the action of the returning board
as being illegal and indefensible. The re
turning board had no able defenders be
fore the committee. The chairman of il
ex- Gov. Wells, did not appear, and his at
tendance could not be secured. The re
naming members were comparatively ig
norant, and their defense of the action o
the board was very weak.
The committee will report that the char
acter of the White League has been yer.
much misunderstood throughout the
North. 1t is not secret organizations ant
numbers among its members scores an(
hundreds of the very bes. men in the cit!
Iof New Orleans-the men who are mos
prominent in business. and who would no
countenauce lawlessness of any kind.
A majority OF the full committee vii
sig1 the sub committees report.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15
By Telegraph to the N. Y, Tribune

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1l.-The report OF
the Louisiana investigation will be made
TO the house on Wednesday, Mr.. Potter's
absence in New York having causeda a post,
pouement of one day. At the meeting OF
the committee this morning. Messrs Fos-
ter, Phelps and Potter submitted unam-
nous report, which was read and recon-
mitted in order to have some points IN 1t
more fully elaborated, There was gen
eral agreement that no Information III re-
gard to it should be given to the press, but
"a it's general character has been the sub
irct of extensive comment among members
nf congress and otherswi whom, the CON-
mittee have conversed, the leading points
Of it have becume widely known.
One of the first and most importan
points of the report will be that the com
mittee were not enabled to find any evi
derce that the Republican colnred voter
were intilnidated during the last campalgl
il, Louisiana. or that their civil or politica
rights were in any way intertered with, AN
that, SO far as the Committee could lear
: from the evidence that was submitted
: them, the election was an e.
j. ceptinnally fair and honest one. The COZ
lclusion is the one concurred in by all tn
members of the cumu,ittee. Had Messr
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15
The Report ofthe CongressIon-
al Committee.

REPUBLICAN VOTERS NOT IMTINIIDATED-
AN UNDoUBTED CONSERVATIVE MAORI
TY IN THE STATE-THE ACTION oF The
RETURNING BOARD CoNDEMNED-THE IL
CHARACTER OF THE WHITE LEAGUE MIS-
uNDERsToOD IN THE NoRTH-EFFORTs
TO DIsCREDIT TUE REPORT OF THE COM
NrrTEE BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15

Tn the StIIdIt Mt. IIPtVTI II't1 q, - II
graph from the Washington Chr"nlcie'
Staring that the subcommittee which VS.
tied New Orleans had concluded that
there was no Intimidation in louisiana
that the returning board Vas a fraud
but that the report would not be accepted
and the whole committee would 90 tt
New Orleans. He thought this was one
most humihating fact.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-15

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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

The sycnite monolith known as Cleopatra's
Needle is to be transported to London by sea,
by casing 1t in wood, and rolling it overheard
To make it float properly, it is to be covered
with timbers and planks till the boxing Is
large enough to float stone and all. To COM
pensate for its tapering form, one end is to be
made larger than the other, and when finish
ed, the timber dressing win be something ov-
er twenty feet thick at the larger end. The
ends will be tapering, to assist the steamer in
towing, and even If the cigar shaped mummy
runs aground its casing will save it from
harm. The most riskful port Of the voyage
win be the launching and the rolling ashore.
In this connection it may be noticed that cyl
indrical boilers are transported through tho
canals in Holland in somewhat the same way
The flues are plugged up with wood, and the
steam-openings are covered with alright
caps, and, when we'll painted with red leady
the boilers are rolled into the canals, and,
behind a steamboat, make their voyage in per-
fecty safety" The Worlds Work :" Serb
aer for August.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04
MISCELLANY.
WAR on CHRISTIAN rnIvcrrLrs.


One Of the conditions Of treaty with Mexi-
co, it is said, was that any future-war which
might break out between the two countries
should be conducted on Christian principles.
Now, we all know that this is an age of pro-
gress, and that all sorts of improvements are
constantly taking place in all sorts of matters;
but war on Christian principles is entirely the
latest, and, if carried out, will, We think,
prove the greatest of them all.
Just imagine 1t. We think we can see two
armies drawn out in battle array. A fair field
is before them. The ranks are formed, the
positions taken, the great guns unlimbered.
The General is just about to give the order to
fire, when an aid comes up and respectfully
reminds him that the war is to be conducted
on Christian principles, and it will not do to
fire. Every true, very true" says the
Commande:-in-chiet but what are theyS
l have read Vauban, and Scheiter, and
Turenne. have read the lives of old con-
querors, and have studied the campaigns of
the greatest soldiers but never happened
to come across those principles in any work
upon the military art. Do you know any
thing about it, Colonel9"
"No.v
Nor you Msjora,
aNou
Nor either. really don't know how to
begin. suppose it would not do to shoot.
Suppose we send for the Chaplain"
The Chaplain arrives.
do you know anything about this fight
;,,r IN Cbr;et ;a,, nr;,c;,,1ae -,
"Oh, yes; it is the easiest thing in the
world
ssWhere are your books :"
ssHere - and the Chaplain takes out Che
Bible.
Really says the General, eve ought to
have thought Of that before 1t is a bad time
to commence the study Of tactics when the
enemy is right before us but suppose we
are bound by the treaty. What is the first
thing, Mr.. Chaplain?
ssThou shalt not kill. Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as myself"
But these are not neighbors. They are
Mexicans.r
"The same book tells us, a little further on
that the opportunity to do good to man
makes him our neighbour
"Will you 60 on, Mr.. Chaplain"
ssLove your enemies. Do good to them
that hate You. Pray for them who despite
fully use you. If man smite You on one
cheek turn to him the other"
'But while we are praying for tho Next
cans, they will be firing into us"
s'No; they are bound by the treaty also.
It works both ways
ssThen what is the use of our arms ?"
9 This is also provided for in the same
book. Beat your swords into plough-shares,
and your spears into pruning-hooks.' I"
ssThen do not see as there is anything for
MS to do here
Nothing unless YOU send and ask the
Mexican General If he needs anything in the
way Of medicines, or provisions, or clothing.
rather think the treaty requires this Of US.
And don't know but we ought to send few
sohoolmasters, for understand they are
shockingly ignorant people"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

"Pat," said traveller, " why did you make
the stone wall around your shanty so thick p''
"Why, please yer honor, hear they have
extraordinary high winds in Ameriky, SO
thought If built it about as thick as IL was
high, if it should blow over it would be just
as high as it was afore, yer honor"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

A farmer complains that hook and ladder
company had been organized in his neighbor-
hood. He states that the ladder is used after
dark for climbing into the hen house, after
which the hooking is done.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

One of the peculiarities Of the paper on
which the Bank of England notes are printed
is it strength. A bank note win support
thirty-six pounds before being sized and after
ward support man for years if it is only for
the right amount.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

The way to escape sadness, when the light
Of one beautiful promise after another goes
out, is to kindle in place thereof the light one
glorious reality after another.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

A darkey called at owenboro', KY, the 9TH
er day, and wanted to know, Does dis post
orfis keep stamped antelopes.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

The fashion of the world passeth away,
but let Christ dwell within usr and though
we may pass away like the faded leaf and the
saple stalk, we shall rise in newness of life.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

How woman can keep on talking while
she twists up her back hair and has her mouth
full of hairpins is mystery not yet explained.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

Are the Michi-ganders any relation to the
Portuguese, and if SO, how much, and what
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-08-04

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Each newspaper published in the town where agent is
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In such papers, long agency is successfully conduct
adopt the plan so long in use by European govern
ments Of Issuing bonds when the principal Is made
large premium An Investment OF $40 sure to return to
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100000 The interest which is ordinarily dstrbut
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he will receive back his Investment with small rate Of
rate Of interest he has chance In the above named
premiums which simply the distribution of interest
on the whole loan
Each bond participates In four drawings each year.
until II has drawn premium, when It is surrendered
the premium paid, and the bond cancelled.
The Industrial Exhibition Company, under special
charter granted by the State Of New York Is given au-
shorty to issue these bonds The Legislature Of the
from the success of this enterprise have exempted all
the real estate and property Of the Company from taxa
ton and for hye years and has also confer
red other great privileges.
Every American who understands the purposes Of this
Company Will of necessity feel pride In aiding 1t to
successful termination.
Each individual who buys bond becomes an owner
and an interested party, and when he views the
ture erected with his money say aided to erect
In our country the most magnificent building the world
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dustry energy and mechanical genius % the American
people,"
The manufacturers and the inventors Of America are
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the that II Is to be their home where all their
inventions and manufactures be exhibited and Sold
The building will contain 900 square feet of space
Purchasers desiring Bons be fore nm agency Is esab-
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Parties desiring to act agents. purchase bonds
will address
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July i4th, 1875. TT.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
Lime Rock.

Lime Rock.
 Among the many noticeable improve mepts in our little village, is the coming among us of the new proprietor of the ho- tel. No vile liquors are to be found there, ar d tbe house has all the comforts and neatI ess of a we'll ordered private house. MT. RowleY is 8 true Christian gentleman. and hls wife is in every respect competent and estimable lady. We congratulate our selves that such worthy cieizens have charge of this well-arranged hotel...... The new church fully sustains the wishes and hores of it's friends. A good congregati regularly attend the services both morning and evening, and HOW that the novelty is ever there is no dimlnution in numbers, and devOut seriousness and attention mark the services. The Sunday School numbers over fifty scholars. The Rev. Mr. Clark, who is here temporarily. is very acceptable to the people. A son of the Rrv MT. Whit. tlesey, and a pupil of MT. S,illman, does himself credit as organist..... MT. Hurl burt's school is another attractive feature of the place. No better school can be found in the country, as all its patrons tes. tify.. ..-.Altogether, Lime Rock as it is now is as pleasant and d. sirable 6 community ot sober. industrious. church-going people as can anywhere be found.
 LIME RooK, Jan. 20, 1875.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
WeaE G,mPmwRlR.

W est CORNWALL.
 The slcighing Is fine; coasting has i'm proved and the juveniles enjoy the sport. Nearly all the springs are dried up and many of the lead pipes are frozen up. so tha. the supply of water for household purposes has become very scarce. The last monthly exhibition of the West Corn wall s. s. Association, in the hall op the evening of the l4th inst, was, as usual. we'll attended and appreciated. .... The "Dime Party" at George H. Crandsl's was largely attended, and all present seemrd 10 enjoy themselves muchly......Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wickwire are spending few weeks in Cortland county, N. Y......We are sorry to hear that Noah Rogers intends to retire from the firm of Pratt. Foster 6 Rogers in the spring. .... Elias Scoville ss an amateur lawyer Is a decided success, as shown in his defence of E. H. Rogers before A. L.. Fitch, Esq, on the 18th inst. Noah Rog- CTS lost & valuable colt last Monday, by be- ing gored by cow...... Dwight Rogers also lost 8 fine two year-old colt; cause un- known......E. NJ. Rogers also hne brood
 
 mare, from some unknown cause...C B. Wetherell, the mail carrier, has found ''jus, the hOss he has been looking after for g long time" ......The suckerists report dull times in their business, owing to an insufh cient supply of suckcrs......The cold wave continues to flow, and is freezing every thing in it's way......The case of the State vs. E. H Rogers was tried before o. L. Fitch, Esq, on the 18th inst, and Rogert was found guilty of cruelty to animals in neglecting to properly feed and care fol his stock, and was fined g. and costs. from which he appealed to the Superior Court under which he was held in @2Oo bonds which was given by his sister, Mrs. Davie Cartwright. A. D. Warner for the State Elias Scoville for the defendant. @ l NUF CRp.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22

GETTING ON IN THE WoRID.-Twenty clerks in store, twenty hands in printing office, twenty apprentices in g ship yard, twenty young men in 8 vlllage--all want to get along in the world, and expect to do co. One of the clerks will become part. ner, and make fortune; one of the com positors will own . newspaper, and become an influential citizen; one of the appren- tices will become . master builder; one of the young villagers will get . hsndsome farm and live like & patriarch but which one is the lucky individual? Lucky There is no luck about 1t. The thing is almost as certain ss the rule ot three. The young fellow who will distance his com petitors is he who masters his business, who preserves his integrity, who lives cleanly and purely, who devotes his leisure to the acquisition of knowledge, who gains friends by deserving them. and who savei his spare money. There are some ways h fortune shorter than this old, dusty high way; but the ssaunch men of the cemtnu- nifty, the men who achieve something re
 ally worth. having, good fortune, gooe nSre and serene old age, all go In thi
 hard, dirty road.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
Arrert of Whitelnvv Esead.

Whitelaw Reid, editor.in-chief of the New York Tribune, was arrested for libel in Washington Monday night, at the in stance of ex-Governor Shepherd. The warrant issued in the case recites that Reid, ID certain articles in the Tribune, had charged Shepherd with bringing bankrupt cy on the District of Columbia for the pur- pose of cxtrcating himself from financial difficulty, and with awarding contracts for purposes of fraud and contrary to justice. MT. Reid gave satisfactory assurances that he will appear before the police court, and was released on his parole. At 8 later hour, while Reid was dining with Speaker Blaine, he was called to the door and 8 process served on him by an officer of the court on civil process for libel. also at the instance of ex-Governor Shepherd, laying the damages at $loo,Ooo. Reid acknowl. edged the service of the writ and was not further molested.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22

"~CoAsrNe.-This popular winter pastime is now the rage with the juveniles. the late fall of snow having put the hills in goed condition for it's pursuit. An exchange pictures not uncommon incident of sled racing: Notwithstanding the boy shrieked '.Roadi" R 0ad !" at the top of hls voice, the man did not hear him because he was little deaf, and besides he was thinking of something else His heels flew up aud he sat down with great vigor. the earn~stness of the mans nature WAS H.
 iustrated not alone m the intense expres- sion'that sat on every linesment of his c"untensnce, but by the animated gestures and fluent remarks elicited by the incident. The b0y went on to the bottom of the hull apparently unhurt. It is strange that pe- drstrisns will walk so recklessly on side.
 walks 0ccupird for coastiug purposes The authorities should interpose in behalf of the hoys." .
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
M AR RE Q.

At Millerton, Jan. 18th. by Rev. MT. Lent. MT. J John Decker of Salir bury, Conn.,, and Mics Maria k. Hadsell of Clayton. Maer.
 At Hartford, Ian. 1lth, by the Rev. A. J. Sage. George W. Bradstreet of Ruyalton, Vt., aud Mra. Frances E. Sisaon of Hartford. . (
 At Lawrence. Karras, Dec 2ist. has. Tread way and Maggie, daughter of Colorcl Terry, for merly of Waterbury
 At Danburs, Jan 4,h. Mir. Charles F. 'Perknr of Winrted aud Miss susan J. Olmstead or ban bury. ...r <
 At Canaan Depot. Dec. 24ih, by Rev M-. Reed, Frank II. Smith of East Canaan to Mics Ellen k. Root of South Canaan, . ', ... ~