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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The reorganization of the French
army occupies no little attention in Eu-
rope. Although costly, it is very defec-
tive; a mere outside initiating of the
PruHsian, as intimate observers of both
services well know. 1t is not too much
TO say thatTthe army is in a less reliable
fighting condition at this moment than
on the eve of the Napoleonic attack in
1870. Its morale was so knocked at
Worth, Metz and Sedan, its sense of
discipline so shaken by all the events of
the last few years, that its use as bat
tering ram issreduced to cipher. An
other campaign with any strong Power
would let it fall to pieces as the walls Of
Jericho fell before the bugle blasts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

France wastes yearly one hundred
millions Of dollars on her army and
thirty-fve millions Of dollars on her
navy. The interest on the public debt
il two hundred millions, and the civil
expenses. of the Government machine
over three hundred and sixty five mil
lions. Thus the grand total ofthe budget
reaches seven hundred millions of dol
lars. Witha population under and re-
sources less than ours, she nearly doub-
les. our expenditures. One hundred
millions allowed for soldiers and only
seven millions for schools, account for
the milk in the French cocoanut.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
Cardinal M'Closkey Received by the
Pope.

ROME, September 8.-His Holiness
received Cardinal McCloskey this even
ing. The rector of the American Col
lege and the Cardinals secretary ac-
companied him. The Cardinals and
several prelates greeted him at the hall
Of the throne He was Immediately
nshered into the Pope's private apart
ment, where His Holiness arose and
embraced him. They remained together
alone for half an hour. Upon leaving
the Vatican, the Cardinal was again
complimented. by the Prelates.
The date fixed for holding the Con-
sistory is the 24th, instead of the 9th
inst.
During the interview the Pope asked
Cardinal McCloskey many questions
about the Church in America. The
Cardinal subsequently visited Monsign-
or Antonelli.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Peter Cooper, of Mississippi, set n
spring gun to shoot chicken thief, but
killed the wrong man. Peter was not
arrested, because he happened TO be the
wrong man, and his funeral expenses
amounted to more than all his chickens
were worth.--[ Norristown Herald.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

How TO COUNT INTEREST Five
per cent. Multiply by number of days
and divide by seventy.two.
Six per cent. Multiply by number oi
davs, separate right-hand figure and di-
vide by six.
Eight per cent. Multiply by number
Of days and divide by forty-five.
Nine per cent. Multiply by number
of days, separate right. hand figure and
divide by four.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
Avoid Cold and Wet Feet,

/ will endeAvor to keep on hand, at
all times, the best calf, kip and Stoga
Boots, Of my own manufacture, and
warrant the same to the No. in every
respect. All rips occurring in work of
my make will be repaired gratis
BENZ. GRAVES.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
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Country Produce

Taken in exchange for goods at the highest
market value. Call at the Gallagher Rooms be-
fore buying-it will pay.
Sept. 10, 1875 -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

A colored man. employed as deck
hand on propeller, was rushing around
town yesterday. and inquiring where the
polls were. "Polls? Polls?" repeated
the citizen. "why, there's no election GO
ing on now" "There hain't?" "No,
sir" The man stood for moment look
ing greatly disappointed, and turned for
the river with the remark; "And now
de progra mme is to find dat sleek Young
man who said dey was paying six dol
lars piece for voters I'-[ Detroit Free
Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
Seth WrigG's Sheep.

In the year 1871 there was a farmer Of
the name of Seth Wright in Masschu-
setts, who had flock of sheep consist
ing of ram and some twelve or thirteen
ewes. OF this flock of ewes, one at the
breeding times bore a lamb which was
very singnlarlv formed; it had very
long body with very short legs, and
those legs were bowed. If this peculiar
build had presented no practical utility,
it would probably have disappeared in
time; some of the offspring of the lamb
in question would have inherited their
parents structure, but successive admix-
lures with the normal type would have
gradually effected the exception. 1t so
happened. however, that in that part of
Massachusetts where Seth Wright was
living, the fields were. separated by
fences, and as the sheep were active and
robust, they often over-leaped these
fences to stray into the neighboring
farms, causing thereby much pickering
and quarrel. 1t occurred, therefore, to
Seth Wright, who was, like his success
ors, more or less cute, that if he could
get a stock of sheep like those with the
handy legs, they would not be able to
jump over the fences SO readily, and he
acted upon this idea. He killed his old
ram, and as soon as the young one ar
rived at maturity he bred altogether
from it. The offspring, we are told,
were always either pure Ancons (the
bow-legged type) or pure ordinary sheep.
Seth Wright kept these types carefully
apart, and allowed the Ancons only to
breed with one another. In consequence
of this. the farmer was able in the
course of few years to get very con-
siderable flock of this variety and if the
Merino sheep introduced a short time
later had not proved more advantageous
in all respects. the Ancon breed would
probably still cover Massachusetts
WESTMINSTER Review.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Very extensive preparations are being
made by the citizens Of Utica for the ap-
preaching annual gathering of the Socie
ty of the Army of-the Cumberland, to
be l~eld there on the 18th inst Govern
or Tilden will deliver the speech of well
come TO the State President Grant is
to be the gnest of Senator Conkling,
while Chief Justice Waite will be enter
tanned by Judge Hunt. Positive assur-
ances have been received that General
Sherman, General Hooker. General Gus
ter, Secretary Bristow and other notabil-
tiles will be present, as well "a many
members of the Society from the West.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
100000 i'm Gold Coin Given Away!

We will give 81, 900 in Gold Coin 10 65 per-
sons who send the largest number Of subscri-
bers to our "WOrld of Fashion," at So each, be-
fore March ), 1879 As follows: To the Getter-
up of the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Solid gold and silver jewelry, emblem
pins, &C., made to order at p. G.. Mat
thies'. 4w4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

So to $50 per day. Agents wanted.
All classes of old, make more money at
work for US, in their own localities, dur
ing their spare moments, or all the time,
than at any time else. We offer en-
ployment that will pay handsomely for
every hour's work. Full particulars,
terms, &c, sent free. Send US your ad-
dress at once. Don't delay. Now IL
the time. Don't look for work or busi-
ness elsewhere, until you have learned
what we offer. G. STINsoE & Co, Port
land, Maine. v2n40-1y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Don't be SO foolish as to buy a worth
less set of plated jewelry, when you can
get solid gold set at very nearly the
price paid for plated set.
I2w2 PIG. MArrHJEs & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The representatives from the Grand
Lodge Of Pennsylvania to the annual
session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows of the United States, to be held at
indianapolis in the third week of the
present month, are Hon. Robert A.
Lamberton of Harrisburg, and VIM.
Steadman, Esq, of Philadelphia. The
Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania
will be represented by DIR. c. N. Hickok.
of Bedford, and Colonel Mark Richards
Muckie. of Philadelphia Delegates are
expected to he present from all the States
and Territories, British America, Ger
many, and the Sandwich Islands.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Respectfully announces 20 the people OF
Somerset, that she is now giving lessons
on the Piano and Organ, and from her
abundant experience in teaching, she
will guarantee satisfaction to her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, we would advise them to call
early at her residence on North Colum-
bus street.
May 10th. 1874. Z
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The Minnesota wheat has been great
ly damaged by recent rains.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Pleasant and Profitable Employ
ment.-" Beautifully Charming" On,
how lovely r. "What are they worth ?'
&c. Such are exclamations by those
who see the large, elegant New Chromos
produced by the European ami Ameri
can Chrome Publishing Co. They are
all perfect Gems of Art. No one can
resist the temptation to buy when see
ing the Chromos. Canvassers, Agents,
and ladies and gentlemen out of EN-
ployment, will find this the best open
ing ever offered to make money. For
full particulars, send stamp for confd-
entail circular Address +. GLEASON
& CO., 73S Washington ST., Boston,
Mass. 19m3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
Fruit Trees.

| wish to say TO all those desiring to
plant fruit trees this coming fall that /
have the largest and best stock Of Trees
and Plants ever grown in Perry county,
my Apple and Peach consisting of one
hundred varieties, are very fine. Pear
Plum and Cherry, large and well grown.
Also large stock of small fruit plants,
such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Black
berries, Grape Vines, &c. Call on me
at the Perry Nursery, two miles north
of Somerset, or address me at Somerset,
Ohio. S. NJ. LENTz, Prop'r.
1tf-6
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
For Sale.

One hundred bushels choice Peach
blow Potatoes. HAMILTON & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

During the State Fair Columbus
has the luxury of hatf dozen burglar
les per night.
The North Carolina Constitutional
Convention has elected Democratic
President.
Twenty thousand people attended the
Soldiers reunion at Rockville, Ind, on
Tues,lay.' ea @ a@@ s~sa
Gov. Beveridge, of Illinois, has sent
a telegram TO the State Attorney Gener-
al. calling his attention TO the violation
of the law of Illinois by the st. Louis
newspaper duelists, and expressing the
hope that the law will be vindicateds
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Sergeant Bushrod D. Washington, Of
Battery d, First Illinois Artillery, is an
esteemed citizen of Watseka, Illinois,
and great-grandson of Lawrence Wash
ington, brother of the first President of
the United States. He is the possessor
Of number of valuable relics of his
illustrious relative, among which is the
private seal of George Washington,
which will be on exhibition at Philadel-
phia during the Centennial.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

eG Mems Overshoes can be had for
75 cents at Walker q Ruseell's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Go TO Skinner and Bros Drug Store
and examine their fine stock Wall Pap
per and Window Curtains, nearly one
Hundred different patterns Of wall paper
on hand which they offer for CASH. 81.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

100 different kinds of pocket books at
J. C. Curran's, at from Is cents to 50 90
each.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

We will give 81. 500 in Gold Coin to 133 per-
sons who send Inc largest number of su bscri-
Sers TO our Bazaar" at sl.I0 each, before
March /, 1876. As follows: To the Getter-uP
Of the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
p. O. Box 5O55.

AGENTS. 20 Elegant Oil Chromos, mount
ed, size 9x11 for 81; 120 for &5 Largest variety
in the world. NATIONAL CHROMO CO,
Philadelphia, Pa. 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

EInni6o The Florida Agrieulturist
II 1Oi lutt Weekly, So a year. Send 1Oc
for specimen Walton & Co., Jacksonville, Fla
Say where you saw this 4w
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-26
MINOR TELEGRAMS

The night freight train on the Boston and
Maine ran off the track on Haverhill bridge,
about five o'clock yesterday morning, OBTAINING
the train from Great Falls about an hour.
In regard to the Nebraska sufferers, it is
stated that the government funds will be ex
hausted in ten days, and assistance must be
given or $4,000 persons will perish by starva-
ton.
The Attorney General of Pennsylvania says
Good Friday continued legal holiday in that
state under the act of 1869.
General Myer, chief signal officer of the War
department, has been requested to engage the
Faraday to lay cable from Portsmouth to the
Isle of Shoals, contemplated signal station,
on her return this spring.
Rev. Henry Powell, pastor of the Presbyter-
ian church on 18th street, N Y. died there
Wednesday, aged So years. He was formerly
pastor of the WEIGH Presbyterian church at
Cincinnati
Meetings were held in New York Wednesday
of the freight agents of eastern and western
lines, but no definite action in the matter of
harmoniziDg tariffs could be arrived at.
Morris Hautney, hostler at the Manchester
House, Manchester N. FL, lies dangerously ill
from the kick of horse. He was engaged in
shoeipg the animal, and was thrown violently
against the anvil, receiving internal injuries,
from which it is thought he cannot possibly
recover.
advance wages to the old rates on and after the
first Monday in April.
The bill confirming the sale of Stevens bat
terry at Hobokep. to John Roach for $105000,
has passed the New Jersey Legislature.
Emma, wife of NJ. G. Wentworth of Win
chester, Mass, committed suicide by hanging,
yesterday. Insanity the supposed cause.
The gold, stock and produce exchanges in
New York will be closed. to-day, Good Fri
day.
Patrick Lavell, injured at the ST. Andrews
church disaster, has brought suit against the
department of public buildings for $45, 900.
Ice was never so thick on Lake Ontario as
now. Open water has not been seen from the
shore for several months.
The Central Council of Fenians adopted
suitable resolutions of respect to John Mitchell
last night. Preparations were made for the
Sunday.parade. ODonovan Rosa will be
chief marshal,
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-26
A BOUT BUrLER.-The Suns "Stranger
thus describes Butler:

A BOUT BUTLER-The Suns stranger
thus describes Butler:
SIN fact, 1 don't believe the man could be
either painted, carcatured, or photographed at
all; for, unlike anybody else, he combines a
trinity of persons in himself. His body, his
head, and his eyes are three distinct individu-
alities, living apparently perfectly independ-
eat life from each other. A walking Butler
is quite different person from sitting and
listening Butler, and this again is quite a
different person from debating Butler; while
Butler conversing and sweetly persuading some
OF his colleagues to adhere to his views, is
figure battling all attempts at Identification
with the Butler you have seen under any other
circumstances. When he walks, he reminds
one immensely OF an old and lazy bear wad-
ding from side to side, thoroughly worn out
and disguised with the performances he has
had to give at all the fairs Of the universe
His Uranium is remarkably large and highly
developed, but the expression of his fat face
when he sits quietly does not denote any in :
telligence whatever There is something in
tensely somnolent, sensual and cynical about
1t. But the moment he begins to speak his
countenance brightens up and his whole frame
reflects wit and intelligence to an extent not
frequently met with. Even his left eye, which
is always half shut, and the eyelid of which
usually looks as if affected with paralysis, ap'
pears when he speaks as having peculiar life
Infused into it. 1t seems no longer half shut,
but to be constantly winking The most inter-
esting attitude presented by Butler is, however,
when he tries to convince somebody of some
thing. His face assumes then the expression
of crafty. cunning. old fox. To see him ap-
proach the Speakers tribube, lean against it,
and try to get the best of Mr.. Blaine, is pic
ture never to be forgotten if once seen. 1t
would probably be the best moment to paint
Butler if he had to be mmortalized.
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-26
CONNECTICUT CAMPAIGN.
Republican Rally in New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, March 25.-The Republicans of
this city held their second grand rally of the
campaign at Music Hall last evening There
was large attendance Hon. Henry B Har-
rison presided III his remarks he said he had
faith in Abraham Lincoln when it could not
safely be expressed even in this city, and had
faith in Gen. Grant. The Republican party
had been brought to put on sack cloth and
ashes for sins it had never committed. The
party bad never done wrong except when it
partly lost faith in Abraham Lincoln but it
was punished for its sins in the elections In
the same manner the party has been punished
for being unfathful to Gen. Grant. Let it re-
new its faith in him and its former successes
will come back.
Senator Ogesby Of Illinois, then addressed
the meeting for nearly two hours. He dwelt
upon the record of the Republican party, stat
ing it had done no wrong act, and was still
worthy of the confidence of the people He
used the scalpel upon one of Senator Eaton $
speeches, in which an impeachment OF General
Grant is threatened, and said it would be pitia..
BILE to see House composed for large part OF
men who were a few years ago in rebellion
against God and liberty, impeaching the man
who had given them their liberty and forgiven
them for their reasonable acts. On next Fri
day evening Senator Conkling will address the
third rally of the campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-26
WASHINGTON.
The President Refuses to Withdraw Don
Rardee,a Name.

The President Refuses to Withdraw Don
Pardec's Name.
| WASHINGTON, March 25.-Marshal Packard,
Mr.. Pardee and Colonel Fish of New Orleans,
called on the President to day on the subject of
his power TO appoint Pardee or some other per-
son as District Judge of Louisiana; but it is
probable the office will remain vacant until the
next session of Congress, as it was said in ex-
ecutive session that the President had no pow
er to make an appointment until that time. 1t
seems to have been the wish of the Senate to
confirm the appointment of some gentleman
who had no local affiliations. At the latest
hour ex-senator Pratt of Indiana, was suggest
ed to the President by the Committee on Judi
ciary. By the courtesy usually extended to ex-
Senators his name would have come uD for i'm
mediate action without reference to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary. The President was
assured that Mr.. Pratt would be confirmed, but
he adhered to Pardee, whose nomination was
laid on the table. This action, it is sAid in
but carries out the theory of the majority of
the Republican senators, that it would be bet
ter for an entire stranger to occupy the bench.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances for
to-day Currency, S5,S04, IA special deposit
of legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit $48 $40 900; coin, $50, 343 546 including
tenders, $3.50, 714,900.
Secretary Brisfow not to Resign.
During Secretary Bristow's absence from
Washington runners have been circulated that
he intends to resign and enter upon private pur
SUITS but the most intimate friends of that
gentleman deny the truth of the rumors Elk
Senator Chandlars name has been mentioned
as his successor, but he recently declared that
there was no office in the gift OF the President
that he would accept.
Various Matters.
Internal revenue receipts to-day were $751;
039; customs receipts to-day were 1851 ,349.
The Treasury Department has under consid-
Grafton the question whether the states can lay
a tonnage tax on vessels on which United
States tonnage tax is collected.
Before long there will be several consolida-
tions of internal revenue districts in New Eng
land.
Senator Cameron's excursion party will leave
Washington for New Orleans on Monday.
About ten senators of different parties will go.
The excursion has no political significance. The
party will not visit the City of Mexico.
The Senate having failed to confirm several
paymasters question arises whether the Pres
ident can appoint them during recess. The
matter will be referred to the Attorney Gene
raj. OF the paymasters appointed Mai. Blaine,
brother of the Speaker, has been assigned to
Helena, Montana.
Treasurer Spinner's interview with the Presi-
dent related exclusively to business 1t APP
pears, however, that he is not over anxious TO
remain in Office, but will not retire at present
The Attorney General has ordered the suit
against the persons implicated in fraud in con-
nection with the Freedmen's Bank, to be Wig
orously prosecuted.
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-26
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Arrest of the Murderer of Mrs.
Bingham.
AKnife Belonging to the Deceased Found
in His Pocket.

Boston, March 25-After a most persistent
search in this city and adjoining towns on the
part of detectives, w. George Pemberton, the
alleged murderer of Mrs. Bingham, at East
Boston, was arrested here this afternoon. In
his pocket was found a knife belonging to the
murdered woman, and ON his face the scratches
made by her hands. He is fully identified and
and although denying the crime, his conviction
is considered certain. The murder was so bru
tai and awakened such Indignation, that the
announcement of his arrest in this city was re-
ceived with marked sense of satisfaction.
The Black Hills Fever in Boston.
A meeting was held at the Parkman House
tonight of those interested in forming an ex-
petition to the Black Hills mines. 1t is pro-
posed to fit out an expedition of 500 men, with
military organization for protection, and start
about the middle of April, each man to furnish
equipments and his pro rata share of expense
of transportation. The meeting was very en-
thusiastic and about a hundred gave their
pledge to join the expedition. Several old min
ers addressed the meeting and gave glowing
accounts of the richness of the mines.