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POLITICAL POINTS.

On account Of the excitement concerning the
election, and charges having been made that
the Returning Board of Canvassers OF Louisi-
ana were unfair, the heads Of the two politi-
cal campaign committees requested the pres.
ence of number of distinguished gentlemen
from the North a. the official canvass of tho
vote of that State. Tho following were among
those invited, who have already gone to New
Orleans for that purpose William M. Evsrts,
John A. Dix, Z. W. Steughton and Van Allen,
New York Mr.. Schaumberg, w. d. Kelley,
Pennsylvania Cortland and Parker, New
Jersey Senator Sher nan, Ex-Gov. Noyes, Gen.
Garfield. and Judge Stanley Matthews, Ohio ;
C. Irving Ditty, Of Maryland J. A. Kssson,
Iowa Gen. Ben Harrison, Indiana Z. Rock
wood Hoar, Massachusetts, Henry ID. Nc
Henry, Senator Stevenson, Henry Watterson,
Kentucky Senator Mcdonald, Gen. Love,
Indiana ex-Gov. Palmer. Lyman Trumbull,
Illinois ex Senator Doolittle Wisconsin Gov.
Carroll, Maryland; Senator Bragg, James O..
Broadhead, Erastus Wells, Charles Gibson,
Missouri; ex-Gov. Curtin, Pennsylvania.
Several OF those invited declined-among them
Senators Logan and Edmunds and Hon. w. F.
Coolbaugh, of Chicago-but the delegation is
one with whose decisions the country will
feel satisfied. Gen. Grant telegraphed the fol-
lowing orders in relation to the canvass from
Philadelphia to Washington
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.
Gen. W. T. Sherman, Washington:
Instruct Gen. Anger, in Florida, to be vigilant
with the force at his command to preserve peace
and good ORDER and 10 that the proper and legal
Boards of Canvassers unmolested in the perform
ance of their duties. Should there be any grounds
of suspicion of a fraudulent count on either side,
1t should be reported and denounced at once. No
man worthy Of the Office of President should he
willing to hold it If counted in >" placed there
by fraud. Either afford to be disappointed
in the result The country cannot afford to have
the result tainted by suspicion of Illegal false
returns. u. s. GRANT.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. TO- 1876.
To Gen. Sherman, Washington
Send all the troops to Gen. Augur that he may
deem necessary to insure entire quiet and peace
able count Of the ballots actually cast. They may
be taken from South Carolina unless there is reason
20 suspect outbreak there. The presence of
citizens from other States, understand Is request
ed in Louisiana TO that the Board of Canvassers
make fair count of the vote actually cast. II is
to be hoped that representative and fair men of
both parties will go. U. 8. GRANT.
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MISCELLANEOUS :aI.EANIEGs.

A heavy flood is reported from Cuba causing
damage in some portions greater than that by
the recent hurricane. The exact estimates cam
not yet be made, bat it is supposed that the
sugar crop has suffered by both cslamities
from Is to 20 per cent. The crop will never
theless be about as large as last years. The
tobacco crop will be retarded.
The Rev. Samuel d. Waddy, ID. d., who was
made President of the Wesleyan Methodist
Conference in 1859, died last week.
VIM. Mckee, pemoer Of the st. Louis
whisky ring under sentence Of two years in
JAIL has been pardoned by the President.
The steamboat Arlington was sunk at the
Cumberland Island dam one morning last
week. She will be total loss. No lives we're
lost.
The Victoria Railway, in Canada, from Kim
mount to Lindsay was formally opened last
week.
Satanic, the noted Kiows chief who is sew
ing a life term in the Texas PenitentiaIy,
tined to hang himself short time since. Lit
tie Bull, his companion, takes prison life more
cheerfully and is held in contempt by him.
The first patient of Chicago institution for
the reformation Of drunkards has become
Supreme Court Judge.
The great Washington contractor, Alexander
*. Shepherd, the other day, called together bic
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NEWS OF THE WEEK
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Lerdo Tejada was declared elected President
OF the Republic OF Mexico last week, by l31 to
As. Tho Pronunciados are throwing down
their arms in various directions. Their re-
sources are all exhausted, aud a final collapse
is expected. Oaxaca still gives trouble, but
Gen. Diaz and his followers are compelled to
keep in the mountains and are afraid to meet
the Government troops.
The African explorer, Gordon, intends to
continue his explorations in consequence Of
having discovered a branch Of the White Nile,
which may possibly enable him to avoid the
rapids which hitherto barred his progress, and
open water communication from Victoria
Nyanza TO Khartoum.
Unhappy India, scourged 30 terribly by pes
thence and famine, has just suffered another
calamity in an appalling cyclone which de-
stroyed thousand houses in one district and
caused an inundation in another, whereby 8, 600
lives were ioet
The Khan Of Khiva, in consequence OF COM
plants of his subjects, has offered to cede the
remainder Of his territory to the Russian Gov
eminent. It is not known whether his offer
has been accepted.
Relief works have been established in the
Sholapore district, OF India. where it was re-
ported there were prospects OF famine, and
as, ZOO Of the inhabitants have been given en-
ployment. There is how plenty Of grain in the
district.
Cardinal Simconi, recently Papal Nuncio at
Madrid, Spain, has been appointed to succeed
the late Cardinal Antonelli as Secretary of State
to the Pope.
Three steamers have arrived at Havana, from
Spain, since the last report, with 5000 troops
and four Generals. The General in Chief,
Martinez Campos, with his staff, have left that
city to take the field.
Greek bark was run down in the English
channel, one day last week, and eight OF her
crew persisted.
There he's been hurricane at Lisbon.
The Gar OF Russia has ordered his army to
be placed in marching order. He declares
that he does not wish for war, but is determined
that Turkey shall respect the commonly-recog
nized principles Of justice"
Two lives were lost by the burning Of the
Circo Thester at Madrid, Spain.
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DOMESTIC NEWS.
East.

The work on the great East river suspension
bridge at Now York is to be prosecuted through
the winter, except when the gales are so strong
as to make it unsafe, and it is hoped that by
spring the work will be ready for the main
cables that are TO suspend the structure. foot
bridge wire-rope was raised and anchored
lately; it is $500 feet long and 25S inches in
diameter. All the ropes and cables thus far
thrown across are only preparations for the
suspension of the great cables in the spring.
Brooklyn court has decided to grant the
motion of the defendant in the case Of Moul-
ton vs. Beecher, to change the venue to a
northern county, and Delaware county will be
selected, unless good reason for not doing 80
is given.
The suit Of Mr.. Francis d. Moulton against
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. for malici ous prose-
cution, in which damages were laid at $50, 000
has been discontinued owing to the change Of
venue to Delaware county.
A serious riot occurred at Scranton, Pa.
the other day, between the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Company's
mechanics on strike and some Of their num-
Der who recently returned to work. The fight
occurred in the vicinity or the shops as the
men were quitting work. Bars OF iron, stones
and other missiles were used, and several were
seriously injured.
West.
A railway accident occurred on the Hannibal
and ST. Joe railroad, at a point about a mile
this side of Brookfeld, Mo-, one morning last
week, by which fourteen passengers were in
jured three or four of them seriously.
A new stock board, to be called tue Nevada
Stock and Exchange Board, is being organ
lied at san Francisco Cal. 1t will be devoted
mainly to dealings in Government bonds,
bank stocks, State and county securities, gas
and water stocks, and, lastly, mining stocks.
Gen. Terry has ordered 1000 ponies and
mules, taken from the Missouri river Sioux, to
be sold, the proceeds to be invested in COWS
and hogs for the Indians. He expects to cap
ture 1900 more from a camp about twenty
miles ont from Standing Rock. A few ponies
were left with the old men. but the young In
dams were all dismounted.
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THE EXPOSITION.
Formal Closing of the Great show-Gen
Grant Declares IL at an Ind.

Formal Closing of the Great show-Gen.
Grant Declares IL at an Ind.
On Friday, the 10th, the Philadelphia
Centennial Exposition was closed. The
following is an account OF the ceremonies
on the formal ending OF the show:
Since early morning, the steam and street
cars goiug to tho grouncs lave -i.n crC"ded,
and at 2 clock the time OF the beginning OF
the ceremonies, it is estimated that fully 100 000
people were inside the incloeure.
Shortly before o'clock President Grant,
escorted by Gov. Hswiey, ascended 20 tae plat
form. followed by the Centennial Commission,
the Board Of Finance. the foreign Commission
ers, and invited guests.
After the excitement OF the multitude &C.
casioned by the presence OF Gen. Grant had
subsidized the orchestra, under the direction
of Theodore Thomas, perfor ned Wsgner's
Inauguration March,, composed for the
opening exercises on the 10th of May last. At
it's conclusion the Rev. Joseph A. Reiss offered
up a prayer
The chorus, accompanied by the orchestra,
then sang a chorale fugue by s. Bach, after
which an address was delivered by the Hon.
Daniel j. Morrell, the United States Centennial
Commissioner from Pennsylvania, and Chair
man of the Executive Committee.
Tho orchestra then rendered selections
after which the Hon. John WEIGH, President
OF the Centennial Board Of Finance, delivered
an address.
After Bee thoven's Fifth symphony" had been
rendered, Director General Goshorn addressed
the audience at length.
Handles "Hallelujah Chorus" was next
given by the orchestra and chorus- and the
| Hon. Joseph r. Hawley, the President OF the
United States Centennial Commission, de-
livered ali address, reviewing the history Of
the Exposition.
The audience then joined in singing
America, after which President Grant de-
clared the international Exhioiuon OF 1876
closed,
The Doxology was sung by the chorus, and
the audience, accompanied by the orchestra,
retired, and the formal ceremonies were con-
cluded.
The ceremonies took place in the judges
| hall owing to the rain
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

RHEUMATISM is more common and dis
tressing, especially in this country, than
almost any other disease and, at the
same time, it may be asserted that it is
as little understood and as unsuccessful
ly treated. Physicians, in many cases,
are unable to cure it, even in their own
person; yet such are the unparalleled
virtues of the celebrated Merchants
Gargling Oil, that the most obstinate
cases at once yield to it.--Springfeld
(Mass.) Daily Union.
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The Condemned Canadian Millionaire.

James Ryan, the wealthy merchant
who now lies in Peterboro Jail awaiting
the sentence of death, he having fatally
stabbed his wife while in state of de-
lrium, brought about by incesant
drinking, is not man void of feeling,
and therefore must be enduring mental
agony almost equal to capital punish
ment. He is about so years of age, and
received fair common-school educa-
ton, can read, write, and cast accounts
easily and intelligently, and kept himself
acquainted with all matters of import
ance in the daily and weekly press. He
is enjoying good health, and confidently
expects the communication of the death
sentence to imprisonment in the peni-
tertiary. A very largely-signed petition
has been obtained, and is to be pre-
sented to the Governor General in favor
Of Communication. Mr.. Armour, his
counsel, has undertaken to present it,
but no one can yet opine the result.
Few, very few, if any, desire to see him
executed. This arises in part from an
increasing feeling against capital pun
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

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Why a Woman Travelled in Mans
CIOthiug.

She sat in the last cell of the row at
Central Station and looked very much
displeased. Over her knees hung a
heavy dark coat. Her shirt was of gray
linen, and about her neck was paper
collar. She wore green necktie, dark
vest and dark pantaloons. Her hair
was dark and red, and it was carefully
arted on the right side. She would at
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the saloons. The law has been drafted
with great care, and it is said will stand
the severest legal test 1t is now in
torce, and gamblers, hopeless of success
in fighting prosecutions under it, are
preparing to leave.
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EnANr RnAn1nv rooontlu 4o,

FRANK BRADLEY, recently tax collec-
tor of Dallas county, Ala, died, not
long since, in the penitentiary at
Wetumpka. His immediate predeces-
sor IA that office is fugitive from JUS
tice. His immediate successor is serv-
ing out sentence to hard labor for the
county
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

THE Legislature Of Oregon has passed
an act for the suppression of gambling.
The law is very sweeping, and, if rigidly
enforced, will effectually close up every
gambling-room in the State, and very
seriously interfere with the business Of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The pardon of VIM. o. Avery, one Of the st.
Louis whisky-ring conspirators, was signed
one day last week, by the President
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Spirituous Liquors in France.

It is not surprising to hear that the
duty on spirituous liquors in France has
yielded 81 900, 600 francs over the esti-
mate of 263, 1916, 900 francs. A similar
increase may usually be found in our
own budgets, and it can never be seen
with comfort, for, however satisfactory
it may be to the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, it tells n melancholy tale OF
self-indul8ence and vice. The growing
consumption Of spirituous liquors is one
of the several signs that her people are
losing their old habits of sobriety. The
drinking of absinth in her great cities
threatens to become as great curse as
the drinking of gin III our own. In
serious reports, the National Assembly
has attributed many of the excuses COM
mitted by the Communists to the fact
that during their defense of Paris, great
masses of people were habitually iHloxi-
Gated. Most of the peasantry would
still be pattern of sobriety to our own
working people, but in parts even of
agricultural France there is less temper
ance than there used to be. Some dis
tricts Of prosperous Normandy would
have little to gain from q comparison
with our own in the matter of sobriety.
Money is more easily earned in that rich
province than in many other districts,
and the peasants have more time on their
hands than those of the vine-growing
regions. London Times.
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Why the Girls should Study Hard.

At the dedication of the Girls Normal
School on Monday evening Judge Peirce
told how once the wife of man who
had been convicted of larceny as bailee,
and whom the Judge had determined TO
sentence to eighteen months imprison-
ment, had, by her eloquence in private
interview, induced him to make the term
only four months and half. The Judge
was 80 impressed with her lady-like
bearing and the force of her appeal that
he asked her where she had been edu-
Gated. She replied, "In the Girls High
School," "Thus," said Judge Pierce,
"you see the grand results of educa-
tion." A ripple which swelled to roar
of merriment swept over the audience.
Il understand, said the Jadce, in some
confusion, that the laugh is that young
women should be educated that they ray
be able to get their husbands out Of
Jail. -Phitddelphi0 Times.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-15

cording to the rules. It's scarcely neees-
sary to say that there are grand exhibits Of
made up dress goods, ladies' underwear,
hosiery and shoes, all made by female
hands. and all challenging admiration.
But the laoes ought to be mentioned, for
they are very rich and attractive. Those
styles fashionable in our grandmothers'
times are shown along with the finest Of
modern honiton and valenciennes, the cost
ly compositions being arranged in the cases
upon white and colored papers. so as to
show their fineness of texture and perfec-
tion of finish. Then there are shawls. man.
tillas and eloaks of every description, and
near by, the most elegant assortment of
furs, with just enough jewelry to convince
you that girls can make it as handsome, as
brilliant and as delicate as men. Woman
as teacher is here exhibited nobIy. From
the novel kindergarten, to the model nor
NAL school, we have plaster and clay repre-
sentations and innumerable drawings, to-
gether with many improved appliances
and systems explained or developed by
means of models. Only 1.-THE of the at
fractions in this pavilion have been here
alluded to. The visitor will find hundreds
of cases that attract attention and repay
scrutiny, which cannot even be enumerated
here.
The fremen's parade On Thursday was
one of the big displays of the season, and
attracted an immese coneourse Of people to
witness it. Much interest has centered in
the rowing regatta the past two weeks, the
most noteworthy event connected there
with being the defeat of the famous Lon
don Rowing Club, in The four-oared race.
by the Btayerwyeks, of Albany. L was a
grand triumph for American oarsmen. The
Yale club wonld undoubtedly have beaten
the Britons on the previous day, but for
the latter's tactics in running them in to
the shore to avoid foul. The attendance
at the exhibition is now very large, reach
ing nearly so, 600 daily admissions, and the
new plan of charging only 25 cents on Sat
ardays works admirably, bringing out
nearly 100000 people.
Philadelphia, Sept. Il, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-15

Tbe Maine elections were held yesterday.
The results are Of a most gratifying char
setsr. In every district, in every hamlet
there we're Republican gains. and in some
instances the majorities were greater than
in 1872. The Republicans made clean
sweep. The entire State ticket was elected,
and from every Congressional, Senatorial,
and legislative District the Republican
candidates were returned. The majority is
estimated at 5000, and this viii no doubt
be increased on the receipt of fuller returns
That Maine went Republican does not pos
sess 50 much signifcance-she could not uo
otherwise-as the fact that great gains "e,e :.
made over the majOrities Of last year; -
gives the lie to the hope with which lne
Democracy have been buoyIng up e.'"
other, that a large percentage of the live
elements Of the Republican party had De
..,,,o - ,,issatisfied and yearned for change.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-15

was his reply. He told me that ne sFerag-
ad twenty pairs day, that his articles cost
him twelve and half cents, giving himan
hundred per cent. Twenty shillin' a day
amt mueh-here you are only quarter of
a dollar-but you see l aint got no rent,
nor license, nor water rent, nor gas, nor
nothing to pay, and 1 git on ''But who
buys Of you?" Everybody These s'pen-
ders cost you seventy-ive cents in store,
and rich men come along with their quar-
ter all ready, and take 'em without any
body seein 'em. average twenty shillin' d
day. Here you are-only quarter" The
peculiarity of these merchants is that they
never announce the article they have to
sell, but merely its price. They hold the
goods so they can be seen, and then howl
the price, each one with some call, peculiar
" his own. One man at the corner Of Maid
en- Lane, has been there twenty years, with
lead pencils, which he sells at about half
the shop price, and it is said that he has
q great deal of money out of his little trade,
and could live on the avenue, if he chose to
do it. Another man makes a speciality of
children's toys. Sometimes it is balloons,
sometimes spiders, sometimes fancy kites,
and then again pistols. But whatever the
article may be, he never goes outside of
children's goods. There are large estab-
lishments on Williams and Fulton streets
devoted to goods for the street venders,
and the trade is governed by regular laws
and rules, the same as govern more preten-
tious occupations. As a rule the goods
sold nv street merchants are as good as any
other though there are large factories, de-
voted to making articles expressly for them.
Thus at Attleboro' Mass. there are dozen
factories, employing hundreds of Opera
tives each, whose sole business is the max
ing Of sham jewelEy for these men. The
pair of sleeve buttons which you buy OF
them, for 25 cents, the first cost of which
is less than five, cannot readily be distin-
guished from the best solid gold for which
in broadway store you would pay $40,
and as no one gets near enough to them tc
scrutinize, what is the odds? l have seen
street vendors sell the most artistic looking
jewelry for ten cents, the genuine Of which
would cost $40. And the joke is that nc
one can determine foot away, which is the
true and which is Che false. Many a swell
supports iewelry which is supposed to cost
much shekels, which came from the hum.
BILE street vendor. Things are not Away;
what they seem.
BUSINESS
is reviving. The indications are good
and we are more hopeful. PIETRo.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-15

The Philadelphia Times, a strictly indie
pendant paper, takes the dimensions OF the
Fremont canard as follows:
ssThe very effective explosion Of the lat
est charges against Gov. Hayes ought to
make the press and the people pretty care
full how they bring up any new accusations
against his character. 1t might as well be
understood now that Gov. Hayes is neither
a thief nor perjurer- even aswindler.
The $40G story was 81 al gun but it kick
ed badly, and the tax return has been ex-
ploded so soon that if those who laid the
train were not pl ,tty hasty in getting out
of the way, some of the pieces might have
fallen dangerously close. Gov. Hayes de,
nial is very complete and satisfactory, and
We should be glad to e Gov. Tilden imi'
tate his frankness at an estly day.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-09-15

How IT LooKs.-A man who takes false
oath is regarded as peEjurer, One who in
times Of public peril avoids his share Of the
common burden is considered a sneak
Samuel ]. Tilden concealed his enormous
receipts from Credit Mobilier and kindred
sources during the war, and year after year
swore to false income returns. The Confed-
crate Democracy may applaud such acts on
general principles, or they may justify the
perjury committed on account of the disloy-
atty displayed, but an honest and loyal peo-
pie, who honestly and loyalty paid the ex-
penses OF the war, are not likely either to
applaud or justify, forget or forgive, any
Jscivil service reform" record of this sort.