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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12

Colonel Robert 3. Lawton died at his residence at
Newport, r. l., yesterday afternoon, after a brief
illness Deceased was born in this city February 8,
1906 At the age OF fourteen he made his first voyage
to sea in the brig Ann Gasden, to Stockholm; also
made voyage in the ship Boy from New York to
Havana and thence to ports in tho north Of Europe.
He subsequently learned the machnsts' trade in Paw
tuckeI He acted in the capacity Of Second Lieutenant
OF the Light Dragons all through the Seminole
war IN Florida He resigned at tho close OF tho war,
and when tho Mexican war broke out he was appointed
Captain OF the Port Of Vera Cruz and all through the
war supcrntended the unloading OF government
sells at that port At the close OF the war he
Newport and at the breaking out of the civil war no
was appointed Captain OF tie Twelfth United States
Infantry, but hcdd not accept the position but
command Of the First Rhode Island and New Hamp-
shire Cavalry, and went with his regiment far as
warrenton, Va, when he taken III and Obliged
to return home He has resided there ever since Hc
unusually ingenious man, very Intelligent and
practical Newport has indeed lost one OF her repre-
sentative men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12

A SHIPS BOTTOM REDUCED TO PuLp-soME &C
COUNT OF THE RAvAGKs OF MARINE INSECTS
ON THE ABBIE d.
The bark Abbc b. is now lying high and dry ON the
sectional dock OF the New York Floating Dry Dock
Company, East River. She is of graceful model only
about eighteen months old, full rugged and was built
at New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Around the gang OF
ship carpenters yesterday working at her bottom
good many curious persons assembled, who an
noyed tho workmen a little by their questions as
10 her unusual appearance The fact was the outside
shcathng plankng of her hull below the water line
was almost reduced to pulp; indeed completely
honey was IL that aman could with his hand
pull on strips OF tho timber and crumbe into pow.
der without much effort Upon inquiry Of Mr. r. L.
Hewitt, one OF the officers of the Dry Dock Company
the following interesting facts stated :srhc Ab-
be b. vessel aud constructed OF the best ma
crals she Is engaged IN no particular trade but will go
to any port for which she obtain charter. Tho
name OF her owner Is 9 b. Bcrteaux and suppose the
vessel TO be worth IN the ncighborhood OF 100000
short tc since she went Cape Breton and remained
there, discharging and receiving cargo about two
TO WORK At her bottom and reduced II 10 the present
condition. IL Is wonder how she ever got into port.
II WILL perhaps cost her owner nearly SO 900 for
pairs Here one of the workngmen interposcd the
remark, "Wc call tho worm. sir,
rnE sIr CARPENTERS FRIEND,
and indeed " II were not Tor the little would
lose many a good days work
The reporter took up piece of the wood TO critically
examine H. II could be compared 10 nothing moro
hitting in general appearance than wasp's or hornets
nest so thoroughly was u perforated and, like tho
nests indicated, IL was OF ashen color
Some OF tho insects still remain In the cells
They seemed TO DO of whtish color ana
encascd IN shelikc substance about an
inch IN length; their heads were shaped hike
pod anger, Intended by be great bores
In the Of the Abbic r. they had completely per-
foratcd the outer sheaihtng pankng the huh, tho
pace oil the entrance bong small and nccdleikc until
they reached the framework heavy trees when they
turned back and continued their work OF destruction.
The holes they make increase In size from that OF
pms point TO an aperture which mans thumb would
not I'LL
While the HERALD reporter was examining the wood
venerable carpenter with adxe In hand. joined him and
said Ill you are gong to something for the
newspapers VIII give you bit OF inform about
these worms that not many people know. You
this wood - punctured right up 10 hairs width Of
the place II joins another plank Now
THE WORMS NEWER CROSS CRACK,
and you they have gone right through the outer
planking but they have not touched the iramccr tho
ccnng OF The bark; IL they had, YOU would have
seen her the dry dock mere z
Mr.. George W. Roosevelt, well known spar manu-
facurer and shpwrigh,, here Joined the group and
added his valuable information lie SAID As
pinwali Is considered by shipmasicrs bc
very wormy port; nave heard Of vessels that have
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12

only laid there for the space OF six weeks to sink at
their anchorage. There a marine copper paint that
sometimes acts well a defence against these de-
stroyers but about the only refuge metal sheath.
ing have sent vessels before now ten months
voyage to kio metro and they have come back with
their huIls sound and clean and sent others down
10 Texas and their bottoms have been fairly eaten our
by the worms.n
Coal tar and other coverings for hulIs have been
tried but the only sure defence seems 10 be metal.
There Is composition very generally used instead
OF exclusive copper II is manly composed OF spelt TN
and copper The worms found here In New
York Harbor but they do not usually do as much dam
aye In the OF the Apbie b. They will
BORE you have been told until they reach crack or
which made by the joining OF planks, and gen.
orally will not cross il
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12

Bath In 1905 where he resided mp to the time Of hfs
death. In the war Of 1912 he enlisted as private IN
tho Pioneer company under command Of Captain
Joseph Dean. He served In Colonel Dtmas regiment.
In General jeremiah Johnsons br gade aud was honor
ably discharged from the army December 2 1872 HIS
memory OF events connected with the early history OF
the village Of Brooklyn was remarkably clear up 10 the
close OF his life On November 10, 1870 be married
Miss Hope r. wiliett, who died but few years ago.
Three daughters, who married, survive him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
REV. ELI cuARLIER.

A telegram from France announces the death Of tho
Rev. Eli Charlier, distinguished clergyman OF the
French Protestant (Hugucnot Church, at tho age Of
sevcnty-sx years Deceased born in France in
1900, and educated partly in Switzerland and
England. For forty-nve years he active
preacher OF the Haguenot Church. and also an init
mate friend OF Merle DAubignc, the historian, and Of
Adolph and Frederic Monod. About ten years ago he
relnqu:shcd his parish, and for the sake OF his wc's
health, made his home in valcncc, on the Rhone
River. The maadv which caused his death con-
tracted in the mountains convenient TO Valcnce,
whthcr he had gone to take the place OF an absent
clergyman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
MOULTON VS.. BEECHER.
OF THE ARGUMENT BEFORE
THE GENERAL TERN

PouGnKxEPsIE N. Y. May IL, 1870
Al the General Term evening session, the OF
Francis D. MoultQn, appellant, vs.. Henry Ward
Beechcr, respondent, called at twenty minutes 70
ten P. NJ.
General Roger A. Pryor, counsel for Mr. Moulton ad-
dressed the Court stating it would be impossible for
the argument to be concluded tonight and that he
suffering severely from physical disability.
The Court then put the argument until to-mor-
morning.
Mr. Pryor has been quite unwe all day, and at times
has been obliged TO in his at the Nelson
House. He also stated to the Court that perhaps he
would not be able to argue the Tomorrow, but
aftcrward told reporter he would make the attempt
though he felt very weak.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
DIR. WILLIAM H. HAIL.

This gentleman, whose name Is we'll known through
ou, tho country connection with HATS Journal Of
Health died at the residence OF Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Jr, in Thirty fourth street. Wednesday. He fell in
at on the sidewalk, and died in few moments after
being removed to Mr.. vandcrbt's house. Dr. Hall
was born in Paris KY, in 1910; graduated from Centre
College, Kentucky, in 1890 aud obtained his medical
degree at Transylvana College in 1886. lie was tho
author OF trcaises "Chocra, Bronchitis and KIM
dred Diseases published In 1885, consumption
.sHcalth by Good LIVING sleep" "Hcalth and
Disease, " and "Coughs and Colds. y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
CHARLES y. SHEPARD.

Yesterday tho flags OF the city Of BROOKLYN were dis
played At halfmast out of respect TO the memory OF
Charles j. Shepard, Alderman OF the Third ward, who
died at his residence, No SO Atlantic avenue, on
Wednesday night Deceased, VIII was elected member
OF the Common Council last fall born IN New York
sixty-one years ago. He engaged in business In
Water street in this city up to the time OF his death.
Mr. Shepard was a member OF the Union League Club,
and was director OF the Bowery Savings Bank. In
politics he was a republican special meeting of the
TO take action with respect the memory OF the de-
ceased
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
A MOUNTAIN OF SALT.
[rrom the Atlanta Tlmes.l

mass Of 90, goo tons of pure, solid, compact
rock SALT located on island 1s5 iect high, which
rises from miserable sea marsh on the route from
Brasncar to New IBERIA up the River Tcche In Louis.
lana, one OF the wonders OF the world. How this
island containing 800 acres OF excellent land
ever came INTO existence in such locality Is matter
OF conjecture. Vegetation prolific and the scenery
beautiful and varied Here is immense bed OF pure
rock salt whose extent IS as yet only estimated and
scientific men puzzled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
REV, ADRIAN L. RosRcRANs.

Yesterday morning, at O'Clock, the Rev.
Adrian Louis Rosecrans, a member OF tho Order OF
Pauists, died at the monastery Of the community in
General Rosccrana He vas born on tho 2sth OF May,
1s49, at Newport, K l. In his youth he discovered q
liking Tor reading the works Of the great writers on
religious topics and before he went to college no was
disposed to make theology a special study. He
educated at the Notre Dano University, in Indiana
When he graduated he bore from his alma mi tcr
tributes TO his culture and to tho friendly
ing be had inspired the OF associates and
manifested a desire to become clergyman of the
Roman Catholic faith, to which his father and
mother converts Accordingly as
an opportunity offered he entered the Paulist
monastery and there taught theology In 1872 he
ordained to the priesthood by his uncle, Bishop
Rosecrans, OF Columbus. Ohio, and shortly after
New England to and by his abors the efforts of
his brothers in religion He there discovered rare
oil work among the inhabitants of tho Northern States
he the West, whore in Ohio and the neigh
boring States he labored Tor long time tho rural
districts From these States he California
thought his ndomitable energy and devotion to duty
exposed him to tho dsease-cons umption-whcn
ultimately occasioncd his death. At all events his
health failed his return to New York, and during
his residence here has been constantly declining
Lately he has been engaged in writing articles Tor tho
Catholic World and other magazines OF like character,
which kind of work nc seemed specially adapted by
feeling and temperament. As preacher he su-
pcror to most OF his clerical brethren, displaying
felicity OF language and clocutionary power which
very effective with his auditory. On Wednesday
night he suddenly attacked with sickness which
prostrafed him and terminated yesterday morning in
paralysis and death requiem high mass will be eel
ebratcd Saturday Mt ten A. NJ In the church Of the
monastery for the repose Of his soul
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
HON. WILLIAM r. WHEELER.

Tho Hon. William =. Wheeler, Of Kecne, \. H., died
at the residence Of Mr. Austin Corbin in Brooklyn N
r., on tho 10th inst Mr. Wheeler was a prominent
citizen Of his State and for many years ranked as one
OF the leading lawyers in New England He visited
Brooklyn hoping regain the health he had lost by
long years hard work in his profession but TOO late to
obtain The needed relief He aged eignty-thrce.
The remains will BIO taken 10 New Hampshire to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
A SCHOONER SUNK.

Yesterday morning, while tho schooner Alice, OF
Gloucester, making landing at pier No. 81 East
River, she coldcd with the sloop John Lockwood and
Immediately sank No person was injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
EDWIN BrRcH.

Mr. Edwin Bcrgh, tho only brother Of Mr. Henry
Bergh, died yesterday morning at the house Of his
brother on Fifth avenue. He resided with hts family
staatsburg. on the Hudson, and WIS on visit TO
his brother.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-12
WILLIAM q. VERIFY.

Yesterday morning William @. Verify died In the
village OF Bath Long Isnnd in tho ghyeighth year
Of hs ago Hc was born in Hampstead. but moved n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
The smallpox On san I%ranriseo-
The Fumigatioa OF thiaatswn
htIil Frog ressing.

BAN FRAScisco. Sept. al p. ~
Four new cases Of smallpox arc reported
this morning. three yesterday. aud nine
Saturday. The deaths for the past three
days from that disease are eight.
The fumigAtion Of Chinatown Is being
actively prosecuted without opposition.
Tho officers are now at work In tho block
bounded by Dupont. Stoclion, Pacific aud
Jackson streets. This il one Of tho worst
parts Of the Chinese quarter. comprising
tho notorious Sullivan alley and others
about a. bad.
This morning q Chinaman In an AL.
vanced stage Of smallpox. was found by
the officers In o woodpile where ho had
been slowed away by his conntrymen.
hoping 10 evade the search for such eases.
which IL carried on In connection with the
work Of distinction. From the cxpe-
rience Of the party thus far II would APP
pear that leprosy. the extent OF which
among the Chinese has been questioned.
by many. WAS much more common than
supposed. a. one or more lepers have bceh
routed from their dens. In almost every
alley visited In tho vicinity OF the present
soens Of operations many whites are liv.
ing. principally NJ the most degraded
class. and the Health officers state that
their habitations arc quite As pe~stilential
and ~ much In need Of fumigxtion as
those Of the Chinese.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
BASTERN DISPATCHES.
SPECIAL TO u GOLD HILL DAILY NEW
ooMEsrIc NEWS.
riaas Tor the wiaser Isdian Cam.
paigu.

-
Fssss sor . Wfnser indtnn Cam.
paiEn.
CHICAGO, September ga Fort Lara
mia speci.l .,ys G.ner.I. sho,,d.n crool
- M
SA'o hAo 'neir conference there
on Friday. II was decided that Crook
should remain al Laramie until arrange.
ments for the Winter c.m,.io, N Ia In.
augurstsd within tb,rtv Js,e.rs com.
pleted. Meanvhiis Msy,its ,-i,h Ar s,h
Cavalry, will Cont alopv he heal N the
Little Missouri: the main column of tbs
brigade will march strsieht south 70 this
post and 70 retterm.n. there 10 -rscunersts
Tor thu Winter oosrstions Crszy 6orss
- Regarded q the head Of the Black Hills
m.in ns,. .sa 70 eru,n nun wiI DO tne
ment. A ,uppiy denot viii hc estsblishsd
on Powder river within easy distance Of
'ho BLACK hiiis n Deadwood.
Hurl Oats IlIowu I'm A. Last.
~
nav ioAk' oeptemDer 2o.-hary new
ton, daughter Of Gen. Newton, three years
old. fired tina nina ,..,.rd.v I.., avs,.
a.. -. a,
.ns' uae vas Apou. nAIi epp, 'ne
81 shs s,nio.Ion 'eu owe, n,o P ~
difficulty. and sailed about iity feet nearer
TO Hailet's Point than any steamer had
over aono oc'o.e'
ce.. Of lie HAST v..tarlav General Nav.
Ton VIM b,s in.nsc,.J ! 80 q, a. Nv.
plosion tbis marninc Jeclsrs. 1, wa
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
VACANT placer in the dental ranks viii

VACANT places In the dental ranks will
never occur II you are particular with your
teeth, and cleanse them every day with that
famous tooth-wash. Sozodont. From youth
70 old z II will keep the enamel spotless
and unimpaired. The teeth Of persons no
use Bozodont have q peartlike whiteness.
and the gums Q roseate hue. while tho breath
n pure, and rendered sweetand fragrant. II
iscomposcd Of rare antlseptic herbs, and 10
entirely freefrom the Questionable and In
furious ingrodisntsof tooth pastes, etc. =
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
A srccrssruL rRAr.
Rsms Tell TumblisE iuts = Rail.
road Gus In Virginia ON satar.
day Might

While the iire:.was raging in Virginia on
,--.-.-r, nj. a. :. Az.
east side OF N street, and directly below
the decp cut Of the railroad c~ompany's
= - r.... -. No I;,h,. n,
ne" sue "scA ihe,c ".io NJ "e"o'
guards OF any kind placed TO warn way
farers. The consequence was that many
-,on. ~ ,r,n.a M a, the MINER aide Of
n~".,-..-.,, Az. a..
l. s'ree' shu ran u''eeu! ".AA. ~ M
dashed over the edge n to The bottom OF
the cut. the glare Of the burning buildings
b,indipg ,hsm .o that they could see
no,hiry Nor. them This pl.ce where
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
ErrECrRD.
Busiaess Commenced -Themas T.
Kelly Nooinsted fsr sheriff by
Aeclamation = W. J. shertdan
Nominated for Assessor.

~. n-.-A, r..x ro,x,nt,o, mat
In Miners Union Hall. Gold HILL To-Day.
The hour Of opening WAS announced for
10 o,.,oet Inn, a, ,xc,,x minute. N 1
--.,. hi,
ooiocA only nine ueiesAs- "''e !" w"
seats. Tbs Aspirants Tor nomination were
10 numerous aud their friends 70 Activs
thai, al. pn,or,un.,. delegate. were held
-~..I,- 49,, a, -, IN a., an v.,.
,r~,.,h
-, A. 4 e,on. ch.iru., NJ the
eo.o.e. c.n,,.I Committ.s-
Demoei,u Nou.s !" on,s, W.h -
eaIieI us y%N n".s",.n FOR ,hs mectins
neNen va, ,I. MI he hal no doubt
-. ~ ca.,.,,ion nominatei The hat
uhas wv ..,iu -, an. Rsnnhlicsn ticket
mn N'' ~
ea,.ts. w-u...u, s,.w.,, "a. mani.
1uuss ".'eoa Ch.irm.n-
hiousi! ,saa af D.yi. ware
ou! inn'p ss.r,,.rir.L
Nj p.rnsx MI. Kennedy. A. \.
s.ir.w NeCoy v,rr elected
op Arms.
a.a.x,,,o
TEMPORARY
IL was resolved thar one uelesA'e cIom
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25

PRox II. PELLows. N. D.. OF HILL. N.
H.-Ai.hough ! have generally q great OBJ
lection to patent medicines. I can but say
In Justice 10 DIR. wistAr's Balsam Of Wild
Cherry that II IL Q remedy Of superior
value for pulmonary diseases. ] have
made use Of this preparation for years.
and Il has proved to be very reliable and
eficacious In the treatment OF severe and
long-standing coughs. I know Of one pa
tient. now In comfortable health, who has
taken this remedy. and who but for Its
use. I consider. would not now he living.
1 II. FELLOWS, N. ID.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25

bn. STEELE. proprietor Of the famous
Medical &c Wonder" has been In town sd-
yertisins his Remedy. tho great cure for
Pains. IL Ia universal In Its application
for family Use. For sale by druggists.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
TO CANDIDATES.

We wish 70 remind all candidates for once
Of the coming election that all snnouncements
In this paper and all election printing must be
paid In advance. We can accept of no eontin-
gent arnneements. show our worthin. - for
the once By paying promptly JOur printer.
bllis.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
srOcK REroxr.
~tKsrosrsp pAnr nr n r. HEATING . col
. FRANCHISE Board.
Tuis MOANING.


rms MOANING.
MS ophir. 1k. 56k. 3Is bo
sO Merriam. AIN. ~ 81.
80 Gould 4 Curry. Ian. iSk
~ Bed . bslehsr. Is. taA, tts
s2s California. ~. ~
80 savass, fIt. Is
2t9o Coo. Virginia. sax. o.. s2a,
30 Hale u Roreross. In
iso Crown Point. II y. n.
lac Seiiow Jachst. atk, a.. a.. 2t.. 2ts.
IN. px, -
10 Chollar Potosi. -
eiTs Imperial. tx.t IS bio. 4 an
no Alpha. ". <tk. AN
35 ksntuek. ~, 1914
$50 Bsi;oa. !. ax. ns
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25

HAoAs's NAosoLi, BALM preserves and
restores the complexion. removes frsctles.
tan and sallowness; makes the skin soft,
white and delicate. Its application can
not DO detected.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25

Nor A FLorrisr.-sundry individuals
nave stated that because Judge Wright.
who has been Chief Justice OF the Gold
Hill Police Court for the last few years
failed 10 get the nomination In the con-
yention the other day he will now 20 over
On masse to the Democracy. Judge Wright
desires US n distinctly state that 10 10 NO
'' Hopper" and still better. no sorehead.
lie says the Republican party treated him
pretty well. and be doesn't . W throw
Oh ON his friends.
INCORPORATION. Last saturday the
Pontiac Mining Company filed In the
Office of the County Recorder articles Of
incorporation. Directon-Geo. II. Rssd.
T. W. wiswell. Henry Raymond. Richard
II. wiswell. and y. A. Raymond. Capital
stock. SO. 0O0.O 900. To mine In Dsvirs
Gate district. Nevads.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
GEsrLExEs's CLOTHING, Etc.

THE CAMPAIGN FAIRLY OPENED.
HAYES AND TILDRs ARE IN raE
dsia. but remember the great leading ques.
ton At Issue Is not who shaii be our psrt
President. but lss4 20
WHO SELLS
THE BEST
FOR THE LEAST MONEY!
BANNER BROS,
GREAT
VIRGINIA CITY,
orrRR THEIR xSTIRE STOCK Or
CENTS DRESS.
DIAGONAL AND
BUSINESS SUITS
Youths and Boys Clothing,
FURNISHING GOODS.
HATS, SCOTS, sHoEs.
TRUNKS, vALlsrs, Etc..
FOR TuK MKT THIRTY DAYS,
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
In order TO make room for our lmmenss
Fall stock. now on the way fron our v
Eastern Clothing Factory,
We WILL SELL
r o
JON
THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS
BEDROCK PRIcEsI
o.ns and see Ms. and bs convircea that
every plank In our Platform 10 correct; that
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT
GREATEST BARGAINS IN CLOTHING
Can now he had at the
IMMENSE CLOTHING EMPORIUM
BANNER BROS,
Corner or G aud Taylor streets,
"n"'s't;. NEVADA.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-25
WESTERN DISPATCHES


SPECIAL TO II aolp nrra. DAILY NEWS.
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ruE PLATFORM.


The following platform WAS read and
aInna.l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-25
From the Boston Advertiser.
The Massacre.

The democratic newspapers, North and
South, and the democratic Congressman
show remarkable, but perhaps not quite
disinterested, anxiety that the Hamburg
affair shall not be made political issue. If
we listen to them we shall hear unani-
nous protest against any attempt to dis
cuss the subject as related to the political
status of the country. We are not sur
prised at this evident alarm, for the motive
of it Is easy to discover. But it will be
surprising If any citizen who regards the
peace and prosperity of the country as a
patriot should, rather than as partisan,
gives any heed to it. The Hamburg mas
sacre is symptomatic fact of most import
ant significance. distinctly political To
ignore it is sheer unfaithfulness to political
duty. Ii is not welcome or agreeable
political fact. We would much rather it
did not confront US. We would prefer to
believe such an occurrence to be impossi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-25
A Knot Hole for Proctor Knott

PocKETINa CALpwELL's AFrIDAvIr-SoME UG-
LY DATEs-MR. KNOTS TRIAL OF HIMSELF
BEFORE THE JURY OF WHICH HE is HIMSELF
FOREMAN.
In view of Proctor Knots attempt to smooth
over his dshonorabe suppression of evidence by
inducing the committee Of which he Is chairman,
to whitewash his conduct with polite phrases, a
Boston correspondent of the New York Tribune
shows that he not only did meanly suppress the
despatch generating Mr. Blaine. but that he has
since then aggravated his offence by Withholding
Cadwells affidavit until it appeared in the news
papers, and that be has evidently falsifed about