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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-15
A Father Avenges u Daught-
erss Wrongs.

| Inc FarlS correspondent OF the Lon.
don Daily Telegraph writes to thai
journal on December %: ssYour read
ers cannot fail to remember the famous
letter written by Alexandra Dumas,
apropos of case in which the father oil
the seduced girl took summary ven-
seance on her lover. The brilliant es-
say~riter made great stir, but the
subject of his pen was meanwhile for
gotten. II was only to-day that the
father was brought up for trial, at the
Court of Asszes Of the Seine, in the hall
in which Cassagnac case was recent
ly tried. Only those provided with
tickets were admitted up to 10 o'clock,
but at that hour the court was densely
crowded, the insatiably inquisitive wo-
man being, as usual, in the majority.
The act Of accusation simply recapitu-
lated the facts OF the case, and related
how Marambat, as soon as he was in
formed Of the affair by friend Of bis
daughter, went to the shop where the
seducer was employed and, the latter
being out, made an appointment at a
cafe for the following evening. On the
young man then refusing to marry the
girl the father plunged knife into his
side and inflicted what was called at
first thought to be mortal wound.
Marambat, the father, is employed in a
jewelers. shop of the Rue st. Jacques
and is forty-nine years of age, but his
gray hair makes him look much older.
He gave his evidence with remarkably
quiet self-possession. which must have
been sorely tried BY the questions put
to him by the president. Imagine an
English judge asking prisoner if he
bad never allowed his daughter to sleep
out, and on the man replying, Yes,
twice the first time 10 was to go to the
play, adding, That was fatal license.
1T was with one Of her female friends
she went to the theatre That was a
great imprudence on your part, and,
without accusing your parental tender
ness, one may say that you were want
ing in foresight Henri Robert, the
lover, asserted with cynical GOODNESS
that he would not marry her on account
Of her frivolous behavior, although he
did not accuse her of inideity to him.
He declared that he had never promised
to marry her, and when confronted with
the girl in court, he met her fearful as
sertions to the contrary with a distinct
denial. Mile. Marambat confessed there
had been no promise of marriage prior
to her fault, and she had to listen to the
evidence OF her employer that she had
once been out with him for a drive,
though nothing compromising had taken
place. There was little novelty in the
speeches for the prosecution and defense,
except that in the latter the barrister
adopted Dumas theory that man was
justified in killing thief who stole his
property. The general feeling OF the
witnesses and court seemed to be in ia
yer OF the lover but the jury. after
quarter OF an hours elaboration, re-
turned verdict of not guilty, Icon
clusion which seemed to give great sat-
isfaction 10 all the ladies present. If
ever one man owed another a debt of
gratitude, Marambat is deeply indebted
to Alexandra Dumas
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Gail Hamilton tries her hand at theo-
logical discussion in this weeks hide
pendent, and thus disposes Of the ques-
ton Of infant damna,ion: "There may
be an avoidable hell for grown people
bu, If there be hell for babies, into it
they must 90. and there is no use in
talking, II ou give Bible to the
pudgy little fellow 10 the cradle, he may
manage to get corner of it into bis
drooling little mouth but he cannot
read word II you preach righteous
ness to him long enough be may throw
up his milk gently, but he will not re-
pent and reform. No backsiding church
was ever more cold and dead aud bur-
led in trespasses and sins, more abso-
lutely impenerable to appeal, and un-
changeable Of motive, than this laugh
ing, growing. crying 'reprobate infant.
1t is difficult to draw the line between
irresponsible and responsible but |
think hazard nothing 10 saying that
no agency known to the church is capa-
Bile OF onverting week -old qaby from
the error of his ways If he dies at
that age, and if he is not saved with
out human instrumentality by the nat
ural working Of Divine laws, he is not
saved at ALL"
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A Fort Wayne man is under ar
est for dealing in WHY corn broth.
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Wanted TO go Out.

MA" said little fellow, "can |
go out fora minute =?
"No,ypu -han't; diphtheria's
agoin' round, and | don't want
no Doctors bill 10 beat me out of a
new winter dress"
"Ch, just for a minute" plead
ed the boy.
do you want to go out to catch
cold ," inquired his mother.
mo" replied the boy. 81
want to go out to see the sick cat
have fit
He wasn't let out.
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Presidential B;
Ground
The
From the Washington Star

ITUHG TIC W uSHzlkytOIt kCtttT.
The first movement of the Pres
idential campaign of the present
will be made in this city this week
whe the National Executive Re-
publican Committee meet to deter
mine the time AMI place for hold
ing the republican Presidential
Convention. The second one will
be the meeting next month OF the
National Democratic Committee
for the same purpose. These In
turn will be followed of course by
the assembling of the great con-
ventionl and nomination of their
respective candidates for the Pres
idency, which will take place late
in the spring or early in the first
summer month, If we judge cor
rectly of the views of various
of the members of these
committees with whom we have
conversed. 1t is safe to say, there
fore, that the ratification meetings
will open the campaign by July,
and it promises it to be confined
for active work to smaller num-
Der of states, though aggregating
just one fifty Of the electoral vote
than would at first glance be sup
posed. A leading democrat and a
we'll known and careful republic
can recently ascertained this to DO
the fact from the following calcu-
lation on which they both agreed:
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In the list of democrat states it
will be noticed that every south
ern state is given to that party ,ex-
cept South CarOiinA,and in the re-
publican list Colorado, which will
be admitted this year before the
election, is added. The tables tn N
stand Republican 164 democratic
l32-total electoral vote $40, of
which 1856 votes are required to
elect The republicans lack 22and
the democrats "a. TO secure these
it is very evident that the latter
must have New York, for with
that state and two or three others
OH the doubtful list the required
number can be obtained, without
even the Is electoral woes Of In
diana. But il New Jersey and
Connecticut are lost, Indiana, New
York and California must be saved
to win the day. In any event the
state of New York must be kept
within the democratic column If
the yarty wins, and will necessar-
liz lie the center of the Presiden-
tial battle ground. On her bor-
ders will contest over New Jrr-
spy and Connecticut, while in the
west and on the Pacific Slope. In
diana. California. and Oregon will
b.. the scene of an animated con-
flict. This view of the situation,
wit. New York almost hanging
in the balance, gives Governor
Tilden's supporters claim for his
nomination, for without that state
it must be confessed, especially in
the west and south, that he has
very little political strength. The
conduct OF his party friends in
New York city last fall lost their
con'rol there, and, added to the
course he has persued in affairs
without the city, nearly lost it the
state. With a strong feeling
against him among some of the
democratic leaders i'll New York,
and with the legislature in the
tlands of the republicans, it is by
no means certain that he could
save the state. If the republicans
cary New York, of which they
are now very confident, they Sc
curr more than % electoral votes
which they need to elect Presi-
dent Foreign complications, the
failure of the new House of Rep
rpsentatives to meet the eXpecta-
tion, of the country, and other
formidable events may change the
present situation ; but in the pres
cent light the tables as we have
given them seem to be acceptable
10 good Judges In both parties.
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a Tipsy Fathers Brutal
Trick.

An Effingham county, Ga, day
ssr two since, an egg-nosed father
lied two of his little children to a
ferocious dog, and endeavored to
set the latter on hog. The lat
te more human than the dog of
4. father-refused to run after the
nog, though usually very quick
10 do so, and thus saved TO inno-
cent children from injury and
probable loss of life.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
THE BORDER.

1n0uf8ene MOVememt9 IN MeXlcOs
GALVESTON, March ia Brownsville
special to the News says: Night before last
Colonel Christie left Matamoras in search Of
than he expected. Three miles from the
city . brick skirmish ensued, in which
Colonel Christie had three men wounded,
and finding that he was in Q bad place,
withdrew at once. -DesertiOn of govern
ment troops is of daily occurrence. 1t is re-
ported that nine soldiers on picket guard
left two nights since.
The revolutionists under General Con
zales and General Pena are near Mata-
moros. Their pickets are in sight of the
CITY, AID it is reported that come of them
went into town and bought provisions. The
people favor Diaz. General Labarra Is
trying to organize the National Guard. He
has had forty men in quarters several days,
and is afraid to arm them. They are
clamoring for their pay, and feel dis
gusted. The government troops are not
permitted to leave their quarters except on
duty. Spies report to General Labarra
thename of every person who visits Cen
eral Diaz.
The revolution has interrupted business.
A great number of horses and cattle have
been crossed to this side, and the owners
tried to give bond for their return to Mex
leo. but Deputy Collector Davis declined ,
telling them to pay dnties, and they could
take the animals back to Mexico whenever
they chose.
General Diaz has seen the order of Cen
eral Ord concerning the revolutionists. He
says it is entirely proper, and he will en-
deavor not to violate any of it's provisions
Colonel Potter is on the alert to prevent
any infrsction of the neutrality laws.
Telegraphic communication between Ma
tamoros and the City of Mexico has beer
interrupted, but arrangements have beer
gap.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
NEW YORK.
Arrival Of General scheuck.


New YORK, March 2O.-General Schenck,
who arrived on board the Abyssinia, took
quarters at the Brevoort House, and re-
,nained in his room during the greater part
Of the day. He received many visits from
personal friends, but declined to say any
thing whatever in regard to the causes OF
his resignation and the action be intended
to take respecting the allegations against
him.
Two Brigs Collide and Sink.
1t was ascertained yesterday the vessel
which sunk off Bargnegst by collision
with the Adelaide j. Alcott was the brig
Frank Clark, belonging to Maine. She
WAS bound from St. Thomas for New York,
with mixed cargo and is now total loss.
She went down in six fathoms OF water,
carrying to the bottom Captain Sam Nor
ton and wife, and also he fret mate, Simp-
con. Ali the Others on board effected their
escsre. The Addie j. Alcott was bound
for Virginia light. She ssruct the brig q
little afs OF the forward rigging. In twenty
minutes the brig sunk, bow foremost. The
brig was in cnarge of the second mate.
The collision occurred about eight O'Clock IN
the evening. The night WAS very dark and
the SEQ at the time running pretty high.
Tweed.
A ks pendens vas fled to day in the
county clerks Office against the property
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
PeadletOnss Put.
A Washington special to the Cincinnati
Timec March IL aAYR:

A Washington special to the Cincinnati
Times, March IL, Gays:
Evidence has been discovered showing
couclusively that 900 OF the money re-
ceived by Mr.. Pendleton for getting the
Kentucky Central railroad claim allowed
went into the hands of Mrs. Bowers, now
Mrs. Belknap, but WAS not paid to hsr di-
rectly.
The evidence already taken shows that
Pendleton had the amount of the claim
divided up into three treasury warrants,
one of which, amounting to 10000, was
indorsed by him, and made payable to tho
First National bank of New York. In
tracing the last named draft, clue was OBJ
tanned. which being followed, resulted in
finding what is considered conclusive proof
that the money, after passing through the
hands of two persons, was paid over to
Mrs Bowers in person. in the city of New
York. A. prominent Republican lawyer who
has taken much interest in this matter, and
has had it thoroughly probed, assures your
correspondent that the case is q very clear
one, and that it will bs an easy matter fer
Mr. Clymer's committee to get at the facts
if SO disposed. II tie committee do not
push the inquiry in the direction indicated,
other hands will take hold OF it and brin &
all the facts before the public. The same
gentleman says he knows the names of the
persons through whose hands this money
passed, the time and place when this money
was paid over TO Mrs. Bowers, Who took it
and placed it in the hands of Caleb Marsh
tor safe keeping, and the investment. "Oi
all this, Mr.. Pendle:op," your correspond.
ent's informant says, "must have known
and his testimony before the committee
was very ingenious, and SO adroitly given
as to m!slead and not bring out all the
facts. He swOre that he had NOT paid te
the Secretary OF War or any member of biz
family, or any other person. for him, directly
or indirectly, any consideration for his &C
ton, bat he did not testify that he had NO
paid to Mrs. Bowers, directly or indirectly
the money for herself for her assistance
The money was not, - will be shown, pait
to Mrs. Bowers, but to other persons Wit
paid it 70 her.
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conveyed to Richard NJ. Tweed by William
THE STORM.
At Pass Christian.

At Pass Christian.
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, March VA
heavy storm ragged here yesterday evening
More than halt the wharves and bath
houses at this place were washed away
and those that stand are moro or less 0am-
aged. No other damage nor any loes OF lie
is reported.
BILOXI, Miss, March 20.-A severe storm
visited the coast last night, which com
pletely demolished all the wharves and
bath houses 1T this point, with scme two or
three exceptions, and the few remaining
ones are damaged more or less. Several
schoOners were driven ashore, dragging
their anchors from 300 to 400 yards: 1t is
thought the damage will exceed $4,000.
Fortunately no lives were lost.
At Pascagoula.
PAscAGoULA, Miss, March 20.-A terrific
gale prevailed here last night. Bath
houses, wharves, etc., were washed away;
two or three schooners were driven ashore;
much damage to shipping, estimated at
10000; one man was lost overheard from
the schooner Indian0la.
At Shreveport.
SHREVEPORT, March 20.-A heavy rain
prevailed all day Sunday, and light snow
at night. The total rain fall was four and
half inches.
At Memphis.
MEMPHIS. March 2O.-Since seven O'Clock
last evening to ten o'clock this morning ten
inches of snow has fallen, and it is still
showing. The street cars stopped running,
and trains on all roads we're delayed. The
streets were full of impr0vlsed sleighs. Such
q snow storm was never witnessed before.
The one of last March, which was unprece-
dented, only measured about eight inches:
is not known how far south the storm ex-
tended.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
WHOLE NUMBER 2758.

issued establishing q relief fund tot the
invalid and wounded soldiers and for the
families of those killed during the war.
One years service ia remitted for all men
now in the army. The consoripts of 1871
and 1872 will pass into the reserve. The,
extraordinary levy of 1874 10 disbanded.
No conscription will be held this year. It
is believed the army will be reduced by
100,0 600 men.
Reception Of Alfonso.
King Alfonso and his victorious troops
entered the city this morning. amid the en-
thusiastlc cheering Of the immense crowds,
and shouts of "Long live tho paoifcstor
king" Cheers were given for Generals
Quesada, Campos, Rivera. and the army
generally. Qaesada and Campos were es-
peciallv greeted with cries of "Long life to
the defenders of libertyw and Down with
the fuerosw Crowns were thrown from
the balconies, and the people crowned the
soldiers as they passed with wreaths.
BERLIN, March 20-VOn Moltke goes to
Italy for his health; he has the influenza.
Bishop PaderbOrn suddenly and secretly
quilted Holland.
Eruption Of vesuvius.
ROME, March 2O.-Vesuvius is emptying.
The lava flows toward Pompeii A column
Of vapor from the summit reflects flames
beneath. Vast quantities of lava are dis
charging. The scene is magnificent.
The Italian NIinistery.
Premier Minghette announced in the
Chamber of Deputies to-day that the King
had accepted the resignation of the minis
ters, but requested them to retain their
posts until their successors were appointed
Finances in Franco.
VERSAILLES. March 20-Copies of the,
hnd GET for 1877 were dietrihuted among
the senators and deputies. The revenue 10
estimated at 1884, 400, 900; expenditures
S533, ,400,0 900. No increase of taxation ID
proposed.
The preamble of the budget says: "Our
resources are not greater than our rs quire-
ments. None of the receipts of the treas
ury can at present be spared. The govern
ment will not avail itself of the power to
borrow s., ,000, 900 from the Bank of France;
on the contrary, it will be able to refund
IS 000, 900 by anticipating payment. The
treasury will have completely repaid the
Bank Of France by 1879. This will set free
$50, ,OO0, 600 yearly. 1t will be only possible
to propose q serious reduction of taxes
after this is accomplished"
The Work Laid Out In the Senate.
The Republican Senators will introduce
motion tomorrow in favor of raising the
state of siege. The Senate and Chamber of
Deputies will then be able to discuss the
raising of the state of siege simultaneously.
The committee ON the state of siege, ap-
pointed by the deputies, unanimously favor
its abolition.
When Victor Hugo, in the Senate, and NJ.
Raspall, in the Chamber of Deputies, will
introduce their motions tomorrow for COM
plete amnesty, the moderate Republicans
will at the same time propose an amnesty
for political offenders only.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
Tho New Hampshfre Election.

The Hon. Person C. Cheney, who has
been reelected Governor Of New Hamp-
shire, was born in HOlderness, in that State,
in 1928. He received an academic educa
ton, and then learned the trade of paper
maker. In 1854 he built paper-mill at
Peterborough, and was it's proprietor until
1865. Since then he has had the manage
ment of extensive mills in Goffstown, Hen
mixer and Manchester, of which last named
place he has been resident since 1866. His
standing as business man bas always been
of the highest character. During the late
war he was quartermaeter of the Thirteenth
New Hampshire Volunteers, and was
also an acting brigade commissary. He
has not been an active politician, and has
never been an office seeker; but he has
represented Peterboro' in the State Leg
missioner and as mayor of Manchester. In
the last position, especially, he was very
efficient and extremely popular. In 1875,
he was nominated by the Republicans for
Governor, his Democratic opponent being
Hiram r. Roberts. The vote at the cleo
ton in March stood-Cbeney. Sc, 292; Rob-
erts, 80, l2l; scattering, 1872 No candidate
having received clear majority, the ques-
ton was settled by the Legislature in joint
convention in June, when Mr.. Cheney re-
ceived 1913 votes IN that body to 1876 for Mr..
Roberts.
In 1874 the vote for Governor stood: "a, 1888
Republican,; 35.l98 Democrat, and 2097
Temperance; Weston, the Democratic can
didate, being seated by the Legislature. In
1873 the Republican candidate for Governor
had q majority of $780, and in 1872 . ma
jority of ll58. Grants majority in that
year, however, was 5443. Ia 1868 Grant
had majority of 6967, which is the largest
Republican majority ever cast by the State.
except in 1860. when Lincoln had 91l5.
The Democrats carried the State in 1868 by
plurality of 3798, and again in 1871 and in
1874; but in none of these years did they
have an absolute majority.
The Legislature, which will be Republican
in both branches, will be charged with
electiDg q successor to Senator Aaron IL.
Cragin, whose term expires in March, 1877.
In the Legislature elected last year the
Democrats had t1 o majority in the Senate,
and the Republicans nine majority in the
House, giving the Republicans majority
of seven ON joint ballot.
A constitutional convention was also
voted on yesterday. II it is carried it is
probable that the Senate will be increased
in numbers, and the HOus cut down to about
$50 members; that biennial elections ard
sessions of the Legislature will be provided
for, and the time tor holding the State elec-
ton changed TO the fall; and also that the
present anti Catholic provisions Of the con.
stitution will be repealed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-21
BY TELEGRAPH
CONGRESS-.

Senate
WASHINGTON, March 20-The deficiency
bill for the Sioux agency. which passed the
House, was increased $4,000 and passed.
1t goes back to the House for concurrence.
The bill removing the political disabilities
of ]. j. Goldstein was reported favorably.
Calendared.
The bill regulating the transportation OF
goods withdrawn from warehouses passed.
A bill was introduced removing the polit-
ical disabilities Of j. Argyle Smith, OF Mis-
sissippi.
Ohio, Kentucky and Iadiana distillers
petition against q change of plan OF collect
ing taxes.
BY Mr.. Cabe'l, of Virginia-To reduce
the tax on manufactured tobacco, and regu-
late the tax on dealers and producers OF
leaf tobacco.
Mr.. Atkins. of Tennessee, moved q sus.
pension of the rule to repeal the special
order, beng the District business. which
was insisted upon. though Messrs. Randall,
Cox and others wanted vote on Payne's
financial bill. House adjourned.