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LIFE ISsURaCE.-The decision of the
United States Supreme Court, on the 23d ult.,
in relation TO Southern life insurance policies,
il of much interest TO persons whose policies
become void during the war. or to the heirs
of such as have died. In brief, The court de-
ciies that the policies are, as the companies
elected TO insist, extingnished by the non
payment of premiums. though eansed by the
existence of a war, but as it was without
fault of the assured the latter are held to be
entitled TO recover the equitable value of their
premiums with interest from the close of the
war. One point decided by the court is of
importance to all policy holders 1t is that
in estimating the equitable value of policy
no deductions can bo made from the amount
which calculations give as is sometimes done,
where policies are voluntarily surrendered for
the purpose of discouraging such surrenders,
and the value should be taken as of the day
" hen the first default occurred in payment
of he premium, by which the policy became
forfeited. In each case rates of mortality
and interest, used in the tables of the COM
pany, will form the basis of the calculation.
, 1876-11-11
North Western Stage TO-,
Sa9v GREAT A1
Reduction i'm Fare TO the Las''
I.nCaL R.IES OF FARE:

Through tickets TO OsaHA, CHICAGO: HA'NI R,srcs,
Ssrsr L0rIs. PHILADEIFHIA, NEw iCtA,r - I'D
WASHINGTON, and all points RIA bC-'L - nOs
KELToS, the direct Overland Rog'S - 5f tbs
offer at greatly reduced rates C'=l tN'
North Western Stage Company
New coaches, god stock. skilled drivers, Il "a
sbIe Performance Of seryire or tIIse are >E-
tUTes OF the Company
OFFICE At THE r.
Slime Hotel. haiEt
W. IL. NORRIS, !. vi. gent- =
General Superintendent. s-f
Boise City, ]. T.
, 1876-11-11

PORTLAND, Nov. 10. 9.25 p. M-Nothing
positive III relation to the election. Both
parties claim Louisiana ana Florida, and on
the vote of these States depend the result.
PORTLAND, Nv. l0.-No.hin. definite
from the StaIes In dispu'e. Grant has or
drred troops 10 protect The ballot boxes Iu-
fnen'i m n of both parries ure pouring into
f orIda and louisiana
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
MT. Dana's Letter.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.. l

The following is the letter of Richard H. Dana, ir., to Senator. Boutwell,, to which reference was made in last weeks issue:- .... BOSTON, March 16, 1876. To the Hon. George s. Boutwell,.
 Dear Sir-When first heard that char ges were to be made against me before the committee, my impulse was to de- mand 6 hearing, and l asked you to do so; but in my telegram of the 14th, I said that, if the question was upon my general fitness, I had nothing to say. But could not believe that committee would listen to charges affecting my honor from an- tagonists, and decide adversely to me, without offering some opportunity of ex- plantation. was careful not to ask for hearing, but only to express my belief that no Committee would act adversely to me on an er PGrte hearing. dld not then know what the committee had done, but only heard rumors that they had heard or intended to hear my antagonists. This morning learn the facts authenti- cally for the first time. I.learn tSat the committee did give secret co parte hear ing to two men known to be my enemies on personal grounds, and on that hearing alone came to an adverse decision and acted upon it. They had no intention of seeking informationf from me or my friends. They committed themselves to that deci- sion, and requested the President to with draw my nomination. with the under standing that if he did not. they should report adversely.
 understand it is only upon the urgent request of persons entitled to their atten- ton |, who have set before them the un- foS nR khoip kINok t.oU consented to let the matter lie over until Tuesday, that may be heard if wish to be. The committee has never addressed me, but only made it known to others that may appear before them if desire to. understand further that the obiec- tions made before the committee partly related to party politices, but mainly per- haps to charges made by my antagonist in private civil action.
 trust, my dear MT. Boutwell,, that you know me we'll enough to know that shall not ask to be heard before the committee under such circumstances. value high ly the honor of the office tendered to me, aud I am grateful to the government for the distinguished compliment. When saw the surprising unanimlty, and may even say, enthusiasm, with which it was received by the press and public, ,altogeth- CT the most gratifying thing eyer expe- rienced, I will say to you frankly that it removed every doubt arising out of my private circumstances, and that I deter mined to accept the office; but there is nothing in the giftao the government that would induce me to go to Washington and submit question touching my honor to committee which has taken the course which has been taken by the senate coms mittee on foreign relations. l do not wish my nomination withdrawn. U nder the circumstances it will not be withdrawn with my assent. If the senate reject it . under the present circumstances. trust Ishall not fail of the grace to submit with equiuimity. You may make what use of this letter you think judicious. -f. e.
 Yours, very truly, : l. .riz.-r. ia. -.t RICHARD Fl. DANA, JR,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30

NY Want Agents everywhere to sell Prize eF w ~ Stationery Packages, Books, &e. No money required until goods are sold. send stamp for circular with tevms. AddFess
 SOUTHERN PUBLISHING Co.,. SA-S or Sw ea-sssas BR1sToL, Tenn. sg
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
, -LEa....a--a-aoa oa oT
'Wl S E; l NO: 5; ;2l6oo.

there nothing elseF There vas the cedar chamber. a. little cedar cupboaRd in the wall, where Miss MargaEetta kept several stately old satin bonnets, elAbo- rate structures of a past age. .s Meehan-s icAAy 4Gardis mounted the steps,, and opened the little door halfway up the wall. The bonnets were there, and with them several pRckages;s these abe. t00k down and opened. Among gnriOua use.s less relics of fneSy appeared ht last one whole dress; naFrOw-skirted, ehort, with scantily fashioned waist, 1t was still . complete robe of its kind. in color . deli cate blue, the material clingin9 and soft like Canton crape. Folded with the dress were blue kid slippers and silk belt with broad buckle. The package bore label with this inscription: '"The gown within belonged to my respected mother, Pamela Gardiston," in the handwriting of Miss Margaretta, and Gardis remem. bered that she had seen the blue skirt once, long ago, in her childhood. But Miss MRrgaretta allowed no prying, and her niece had been trained to ask permis- sion always before entering her apart ment, and to refrain from touching any thing, unless asked to do So, while there. But now the poverty stricken little hostess carried the relics carefully across to her own room, and, locking the door, attired herself. and anxiously surveyed the effect. The old-fashioped gown left her shoulders and arms bare, the broad belt could not lengthen the-short vast, and the skirt. hardly covered her ankles. '9 can wear my old muslin cape. but my arms will have to show. and my feet too," she thought, with nervous distress. The creased blue kid slippers were full of little holes and someWhat mildewed, but the girl mended them bravely; she said to herself that she need only walk down to the dining room and back; and, besides, the rooms would not be brightly lighted. If she had had ahythingl to work with, even so much as one yard of material, she would have made over the old gown; but she had absolutely nothing, and so she de- termined to overcome her necessities by sheer force of will. ..... non. .......
 ''How do look, cousin ?' she said, ap- bearing at the study door on the after noon of the fatal day. She spoke nerv- ously, and yet proudly, as though defying criticism. But Cousin Copeland had no thought of criticism. ......r
 ''My chlld," he sad, with pleased sur prise, "you look charming. I am very glad you have new gown, dear, very glad" ..to si sO .r.ya!-.
 .'Men are all alike, thought GardiS, exnltingly. ''The others will think it is -.r CONCLUDED NEXT wEEK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
Land Cases. Land War
 rants. and Scrin.

Contested Land Cases prosecuted before the U. s. General Land 0fce and Department of the Interior. Private Land Claims, MINING and PREVENTION elaims, and HOMESTEAD cases attended to. Land
 crip ia 70, 60 and 16O acre pieces for sale. This Scrip assgnabe, and be located in the name of the purchaser upon any Government land subject to private eutry nt ST 25 per It is of equal value with BolnEy Land Warrznts. Send stamp to Gilmore. k Go. for p3mphleE oi Instruction. IE a4 {
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
1876. THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY

 W. D. Howells z..-- -r...--,.- Will contribute American Novel, entitled
 Private Theatricals," the scene of which is isid in New England summer boareing-place. and will also furnish sketches of Life and Character. Mrs. Francis Anne KembIe . Will continue her charming autobiographcal pa- pers, 'Old Woman's Gossip, commenced in the Au- Mark Twain
 Will add to his capital sketches of "Old Times on the Mississippi" some new papers his inimitabe vein. Gen. O."O. Howard k9 }4 F Will contribute in three papers his recolections of three of the most famous Battles of the War. Charles Dudley Warner, xIJ 3..+s Author of My Summer in Garden" will describe Oriental Travel in his graphic and delightfui style. Charles Francis Adams, Jr ~4
 recrgnized authority the subject, will treat ably and attractivey of Railroad Matters in the many poets in which they interest and affect the public. T. B. Aldrich, .-* Fresh from a summer the Continent will contri- bnte some sparkling sketches of European Travel. Henry w. Longfellow, James Russell Lowell. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and John G. Whittier,
 Will continue to furnish their latest poetcal pro- ducttons to the public through the Atlantic. Poetry may also be expected from J. T. Truwbridge, T. 5. Aldrich Mrs. Thaxter, and other favorite writers. James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, E. P. Whipple, W. D. How ells. John Flske, and other well-known and competent scholars will contribute literary arti-
 
 HenryG. Lea,
 author of "superstition and Force," has promised some valuable papers on Witchcraft.
 Questions of Pubic Interest
 Will be discussed upon the plan originated by the Atlantic ot having both sides presented indepen- dently by representative and authoritative writers. The magazine will present, in the case of Free Trade the opposite sides of the questions of Cur. rency Catholicism and State Education, Railroads, State and Municipal Debts State Rights and Central zation, by the leading publicists of the country. The Departments
 Of REGENT LITERATURE, MUSIC, ART, and EpUcA. TIoS will be filled monthly, heretofore, with able '@ and vigorous editorial articles and reviews.
 TERMS: Single or specimen. numbers, Ss cents Yearly subscription, $4, postage free.
 ' SPECIAL NOTICE.
 The November and December ATLANTIC (containing the opening chapters Of Mfr. Howells' sory) will be sent free to all subscribers for 1876 who remit the full subscription price of $4 % direct to the Pub. ishers For S5 % sent direct to them the Publishers will send the ATLANTIC through 1876 and superb, fe-size portr ft of the poet Lorgfeow just compet ed and one of the finest pictures of the kind ever published. This portrait can be purchased only by subscribers to the ATLANTIC. Remttances by mail should be sent by a money order, draft on New York Boston, registered et ter to H. O Houghton & Co.,, Riverside Press, Cam DIIltuse' Mass.~-9~s~ - e 1~ sa-@g Fl. Q. HOUGIITON AND COMPANY, Boston. HURD AND HOUGHTON, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
Arrears of Pay and Bounty

OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS of the late their heirs, in entitled to mon- ey from the Government of which they have no know ledge. Write full history of service, aud state amount of pay and bonufy received Enclose stamp to sGi- more O., and full reply, after examination. i'll be given you free.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
American and Foreign
 Patents.

Csiirore q Co.,, successors to Chipman, Hosmer Co, seAlcors. Patents procured in all countries Se fees fm advamce. No charge unless the patentis granted No fees for zzAkug preliminary exaIaina. tiOns No additional fees for obtaining and conduct ing . rehe4ring. By a recent decision of the Commis siOner ALL rejected applications may be revived. Special attention given to Cases before the Patent Office, Extensions before Congress, In- fripgement suits in different States, and all litigation appertasaing Inventions or Patents &endstamp to
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
ATOAST.

Two Important. Discoveries: The dis eovery of America by Columbus, and Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery; the one opening up to mankind a new conti-r nent. the other 8 fountain of health, which is indispensable to the full enjoy mentsof life and it's blessings. In re- sponse to the above sentiment come the unsolicited attestations of tens of thou sands of patients, whoihave been relieved of chtonic ailments through it's instru- mentality, Those voices are limited to no one locality, but from every city, vill- age, and hamlet, in our broad domain, as we'll as from other ,climes, and in the strange ntterances of foreign tongues. like the confused murmur of many wa. ters, come nnfeigned and hearty comment datiohso. It1is, in combination with the Pleasant Purgative Pellets, the great da- puratpr of the age. Under it's benign ac. tion ernptions disappear, excessive waste is checked, the nerves are strengthened, and health, long sbsnished from. the sys. tenn, resumes her reign and re-establishes her reseate throne upon the cheek. All who have thoroughly tested its virtues in the diseases for. which it is recommended uniteIin ypronouncing it the great Medical Discovery of the age. .-'a... ar
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30

2s1 and 26S Broadway, New York, Arms. Madison Sq., New York, Sewing Machines. Chicago, 837 State St., s. Machines and Arms. Soston 332 Washington St., Sewing Machines. Cincinnati, 1S1 West 4th St., Sewing Machines. Utica, 29 Genesee St., Sewing Machines. Atlanta Ga., DeGives Opera House, Marietta Street,
 Sewing Machines. Washington D. C., 521 Seventh St., Sewing Machines.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30

REMINGTON No. ? Machine for ,11aans.f1ctwrtng and family use, (ready for ..elivery only since June, 1S74), for range, perfection and variety of work. is without 8 riva lin family or se0rkshop.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30

Secretary Bristow seems to have an ex- cellent prospect for securing the vote of the Ohio delegation on the second ifcn0t on the first ballot.e All of the repablican
 journals which are not in favor of q, com plimentary vote to Governor Hayes are in favor Of Bristow, and the Hayes journals say frankly Bristow is their second choico.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-30
PENSIONS.

All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS, wound cd, r1ptured. or injured in the late war, however slightly, obtain pension by addressing Gilmore k Co.
 Cases prosecuted by Gilmore x Go. before the Su- pFeme Court of the United States the Court of Claims and the s0utherM Claims eouamission. M M W K EAch degmrtment Of eur business is conducted in q separate hureau, under charge ot the expeenced parties employed by the old 6En prorn@ attentipn Co all buEness eutxuste&Ao GnMoRE Cos ia fhus ne- cured. We desire success by deeervng it. 42tf
 Address, GILMORE & CO.,,
 629 STREET, Washington. D. c,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
RECOGNIZING TILE FACT.

A citizen residing in our town. while
on trip to the Centennial, met will
several Republicans from Indiana,
and in conversation they remarked
that Tilleu and Hendricks would carry
that State, and that they were 10,
sorry for it, as they wcrN tired oil
Grant and his administration Al.
though they were. friendly 10 Hayes,
they were led to believe from III, fact.
brought forth in this campaign that
Grant would bGIhl htad-traus!err ed
to Hayes shoulders II he was elected.
1t is certainly gratifying to'kuew
TINT people begin to rcOlizc tho facts.
aud that even Republicans from the
State Of Indiana, where Grants pets
spent so much time and money, can
sec through the wiles of tho designing
administration and 50 candid rcpudi.
atO thr frnui
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
TILDEN'S LETTER INDoRSEp
pTcrs ofTenncsscs members Of Con.
gress and Others on The GorcrnOr's
letter regarding the War Claims.

The following responses hive been
received BY Mr.. 'Childtcss, Chairman
Of tho State Democratic Executive
Committee. in answer to the question
-"Do you iudorsc Tilden's letter on
the War Claims!"
". G. Whit:hornc says yes he
could not have written otherwise. A
conspiracy Of the radicals 10 pu,
through fraudulent claims like Dave
Bea,tics and others. made his letter n
matter If necessity as well as Justice to
those who have worthy claims and no
one in the South ever dreamed Of ri.
ding over the constitutional amend.
mcntS.
William P. Caldwell says:-"Gov.
ernor Tildcn's letter. being in accOr-
dance with my views, Often expressed,
meets my hearty concurrence
General William Cullom says:-"l
iudorsc Tilden's letter."
D. NJ. Key, United States Senator,
says -" must cmpha,ically indorsc
Governor rilden's letter on the war
claims "
4. a. James s:-"I indorse
the letter of Samuel ] Tilden on
Southern claims"
General Dibrcll is not at home, but
Senator Key says that. ''from CONVEX.
satiOus with him, he is with Dir. iii.
den on the claims question"
John i. House says 81 most cor.
dially indorso Governor Tildcr's letter.
The Democratic members from tho
South simply presented the identical
claim pressed by Republican mem beers
the first, second or third session Of
Congress. It was a mere presentation
Of petitions, without any Endorsement
Of them
John NJ. Bright. Chairman of the
Committee on Claims. says -" 1t re-
quircd two.thirds Of my time sitting as
Chuirman Of Committee 90 Claims.
The claims are prosecuted as in civil
tribunals Of the country. A large
number presented arc fraudulent, the
amOaots greatly exaggerated in 9th
crs, and such arc confined to no sec.
ton Of tho country. The small a.
mount allowed hy tho committee las,
Congress shows ther1 can DO no whole.
somc allowances made as claimed By
Republicans. l heartily ipdorse Til.
deus letter on the subject"
J. D. Q, Adkins says -" Tho let -.
ter is we'll turned anl proper"
Governor Porter says -" l indorse
Governor Tilden's letter on tho war
cisip's."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
---------------- w
WHAT TIE DEMOCRATS HAVE
DONEIN ONE YEAR.

The records prorc,th4t the heads Of
tho Republican Departments cs,ina.
ted tLeir expenses for the current year
ut Sl73. $50, $50, being an increase on
the appropriations of last year 0: SIS.
As, G9s. made undoubtedly with n
view 10 the purposes qf the campaign !;
that tue Democratic House estimated
that the Goverumcu. could b. honestly
a1d economically administered for
Sl0G ,244. 40: that. yielding sume
points demanded by tho Republican
Seua,c. tue appropriations were iuallJ'
fixed ut $l2U, Gil ST.; that tue sa'
wing effected by the House on the ex.
pGnliturc Of the previous year was
S!9. oh. 2j2. aud un the sum d:man.
ued for this year, So $50. $50.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
FROM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CRATIC T0GCH.l4IGuT PRO
CESSi0NS--" L ! T TILE
MACK"-CENTESNI.
AL NOTES, Sc.
PHILADELPHIA, October 30.

PHILADELPHIA, October 30.
Editor rcmocrat.-Your cores
pendent was present at the ovation ten
dcred General Mcclellan on Saturday
nigh. last. In spite Of the inclcmeucy
Of the weather, thousands filed Nroat
Street, 10 front 0: the Horticultural
Hall, to gree. "Li;ilc s!ack' md the
cause he reprcsented-Tildcn and Re.
form. lie spoke inside tho Hall.
while other speakers occupied the bal.
comics The enthusiasm manifested is
beyond description. Five miles OF
solid Reform, with torches, banners
ind music, flied through tho swSying
crowds on the outside, with wild hug
zas and the lin Of music. The street
was blocked for squares. General
Mcclellan made his appearance on the
front balcony. on which occasion the
culhusi,sm was unboundcd. lie made
forcible speech, telling the people
that this was not war Of Imagination
or "Lloedy shirt" crusade, but it wns
war for bread and butter and honesty
aud reform Oh tho part Of tho great
Democratic party. The General va S
escorted to bis hotel BY thousands. In
short, Pennsylvania. the keystone Of
the Federal Arch, bids fair to follow
New York on tie eth Of November by
giving thousands Of majority for Til.
den aui Reform.
There are not less than 200 West
Firgiuians visiting tho Centennial at
this time. General Nathan Golf, Ma.
jor Mathews, (,hc Governor) Hon. ".
+. Arnold aud family, DR.. Wm. J.
Bland and family, aud Mr.. +. NJ.
ChalIant and son. Of your town. All
scrm to 10 well quar,crcd aud cared
for.
Yesterday was Ohio day. 1885,
people were III the grounds. The
Centennial is a huge affair. Up to
this writing nine millions Of people
have entered the grounds throug ID the
,urn.styl:s. Financially, this, the last
and greatest Of all ExpOsitions, will
prove a success, giving a nett sum
(supposed) Of one million dollars for
distribution among the stockholders.
Can't writo more. Tramp, tramp,
day after day, viewing the Industry Of
tho world, as it lays ut your fest. II
is bewildsriug; and when tue day is
ended. you feel like seeking rest for
the body and mind; yet rest you fed
not. From the Centennial grounds to
the city proper you return, amid wild
huzzus, and thousands marching to the
sound Of music and the light Of thou
sands Of torches, going to club rooms
and places assigned for tue discussion
Of the questions Involved 10 the present
canvass. So, Mr.. Editor, pkasa ex.
cuse me from further iottings for the
present Yours, nc,
LEWIS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
I'iidcn's letter.

We publish to-day a letter from Mr..
Tildcu. which is so clear snd explicit,
that We trust i, viii forever put at rcst
the churge that the Democrats. in the
event Of IilJcu's election, intend 10
psy the Southern Var Claims. There
never was any excuse for sush a
charge and nuw that Governor Til
den has declared his purpose SO chi
platically, those who hereafter
uEsert it will do SO with the full kuOwl.
edge that they arc asserting false.
hood. The people Of the South in
good faith accepted the arbitrament Of
ihc sword, With all the losses attend.
ing the MAR, and now only Hsk for M
honest government, that will proIec:
them in their person aud property.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
A DiABoLICAL SCEIEME.
Democrats, Homes: Men Of Al Par.
ties Attention

We hnvo received reliable informa.
ton from source that cannot be
doubted, to the effect, that tho Repub.
licaus, knowing that they have nc
chance TO carry this Suite for Hayes
hive determined to concentrate all their
forces in this Congressional District,
anil make powerful effort to defeat
Col. Wilson, the Democratic nominee
for Congress.
They have made arrangements te
food the District with Democratic tick
cts. containing tile names Of Til1et
md Hendricks, but wi,h Colonel vii
sons pnmc out and tho name Of c. f.
SCOTT, Radical nomile, for Congress
printed in.
They will also try to trade ro.O' fo'
Ti'den, for votes for Scott.
Such are tho base means they are re-
sorting to. 1t seems they arc determined
we shall no. luvo an honest election,
but every election they flood the cOun'
try with bUgus tickets.
In our opinion, the candidate who
would allow this thing to be done it
his intercs:. or who would be party
to it. is worse than a fel>n.
We cali upon Democrats, We cal
upon honest nlsn Of Ill parties, to walcl
for these bogus tickets and to destroy
them.
As for trading. there is no necessity
for that. l'ildcn can carry tho Dis
trio. and State without it.-Clarks
burg SIN.