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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Tremble in your boots, " of unsteady
habits and crooked ways. We have I
"Junius" among US, and although lacking
in all the ESSENTIAL qualities to make thu
',Junius" old famous, the "Bozemar
Brief Doer'' of the bIadisonian has hi!
sphere, and its altitude is indexed by tn,
machine he reports for. One has to de
scend mighty low to reach it., and to b
able to properly appreciate the surround
ing conditions is equivalent to attaining {
degree of total depravity from which cher
is no saving grace.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Montana Militia.

Under the ruling OF the War Depart.
ment the militia Of this Territory cannot
be enrolled in the United States service;
but there is no good reason why they
should not be organised under the Terri
torial law. The condition Of the frontier
requires that We should have some other
reliance than the protection afforded by
the United States forces, aud the Cover.
nor ssrongly urges upoa oil the counties
to take steps looking to state of defense.
This can be done BY the citizens. end the
Governor he's gwen personal assurance
that he will cooperate with the people to
that cnd.-Independent. $500
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
"The Bald-Headed Club"

A Bozeman friend informs. us that the
"Bald- Headed Club in that place now
numbers but two Members. Jake O. is
President and Ed H-Vice President, will
Jake o. as Secretary and Ed H. as Treas
urer No quorum has been had for sew
eral weeks, owing to the Vice President
and Treasurer being absent on a trip te
an Eastern Montana bar-[lIerald.
The old chief of the B. II. C. has for
gotten his:reckoning. G. B. F., 8. w. L..
and several other "shining pates" Of thu
honorable order are still around.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Local Matters.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

EPISCOPAL.
There will he divine service IN the
Youn. Mems Library Hall each Sunday
ut IL O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock p. m
until further notice.
Il. e. DICKEY, Rector.
METHODIST.
Religious services will be held regularly
ut the following places by the Pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church of Boze
man.
FIRST Sunday, {of each monthly Bozeman
II a. m. East Gallatin, 3 p. M. Boze
man, Up. m.
Second Sunday, Bozeman, II a. m
and Z p. m.
Third Sunday. Fairview. 10 M;
Reeves 3 p. M; Bozeman, Up. N.
Fourth Sunday. Bozcman, IL q. M;
Viewers school house at Z p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at % p. M
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening
= m p.
after morning services. Strangers anu
friends cordially invited.
A. 3. CLUCKNER, Pastor.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Lecture.

Rev. Henry Sleeves, pastor of the n.
E. Church in Virginia City, will visit
Bozeman on his way to attend the Con.
ference at Helena on the 25th, and by re.
quest will deliver lecture at the N. E.
Church in this place on Friday evening,
the 2lst, and preach on Sunday, the 23d.
Mr.. Sleeves has the reputation of being a
fluent, pleasant speaker and an eloquent
divine. He has delivered a series of lee
lures i'll Virginia City, which were highly
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
p Z TTY only t1Uenty
cents q pound, !.
AT NORRIS DRUG STORE.
Answers to Correspondents.

AuBW0IS 70 correspondents
w. V. S.-Yours of the 9Th was little
100 late, as w. A. DIS communication wa
in advance of yours. Come again.
FIX. Hog'em.-Your letters on thu.
subject Ic,e US. We are not at liberty tc
tell who Laura is. Read her last com
munication in this issue and then jump in
to the big Muddy"
IA M You will have to consult I
physician in regard to what you cal
''corns." Printers ink may be good, bu
it is too scarce and expensive in this Ter
ritory to experiment With, especially SO
when you have three ''corns" averaging
a peck piece in size.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mr.. Givens, who went to Benton severa
weeks since to meet his family from Mis-
souri,, returned Tuesday evening. Mr.,
q. came out about year ago, and has
since been engaged 1t his trade, carpenter
ling, in Bozeman. He sent for his family
with the view of permanently locating
Iher0
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mr.. Ralston, Sheriff Of Gallitan comfy,
authorizes us to say that there is no doubt
that an expedition will leave Bozeman
about the first of August for Dead God,
Whitewood and other pieces in the Black
| Hills.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The Independent Of the 9Th contained
special telegram from Bismarck dated
10Th ult., stating that Fort Lincoln, oppo-
site that place, was attacked on the 9Th
by three hundred Sioux, led BY Lone Elk.
and we're repulsed by the garrison sfter
an hours hard fighting, the Indians losing
twenty killed and large number wound
ed. The Tribune of a subsequent date
does not allude to the attack; hence we
are led to believe that il was one of the
Independents old sensational gags
gotten up in that office.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

WHAT ARE THE CREDENTIALS OF
GLENN's SULPHER Soar? Firstly, it il
endorsed by medical men as disinfectan,
and deodorizer, and remedy for local dis
eases of the skin. Secondly, it is an ad.
nirable article for toilet use, Thirdly,
it IS inexpensive.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
NEW GOODS!

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
AT NORRIS DRUG STORE
Linseed Oil, White Lead, Turpentine.
and all kinds of Paints, sold cheaper
than ever before. Call and give trial.
~ A compile stock OF
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The time for the distribution of the
prizes of the Kansas Land and Immigrant
Association is drawing near. . On the 25th
Of August the draw -ng viii certainly take
place. We have few more tickets left
which those who consider themselves
lucky enough to draw one of the many
large prizes can have at the price set by
the Association-$5.3 -.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

About 4 o 'clcck last evening Charles
aged 81 years, little soa Of MIR. A. J.
Edwards, who live on Edwards street
was drowned while bathing with severa
other boys in the reservoir beyond Dry
Gulch.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

It is reported that the Good Templars
of IN adjacent town have had but slim
attendance at their meetings since the one
hundredth anniversary of Americas In
dependence on account of some members
celebrating 1t too "stronglv." No: 50,
however, with the members of the Boze.
man ''Temps," they were not tempted to
indulge 10 any stronger exercise than ice
cream and base ball.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Dr.. PIERCE'S Golden Medical Dis.
covery,
Just Received
AT NORRIS DRUG STORE.

The competitive examination for the
West Point Cadetship took place in Hell
epa, on the 18th inst, being conducted.
by Mr.. g. Hedges and Prof. Wheeler
There were but two applicants, Robert
Guy, of Bozenan, and John DAILY, of
Helena. The contest was close, resulting
in young DAILY carrying off the palm.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Rumored Killing Of Ed. CnOk and
Five Passengers by the Sioux. u

&AVO = O0oSAAoSAO ~ OAA0 ASAOS~s
1t is rumored on the streets that q party
(whose name We failed to iearn) was il
receipt letter containing the startling in
telligence that Ed Cook. and five passen
gers, in his coach, were murdered receotlJ
by the Indians while en- route from For
Pierre to Deadwo0d. We do not credi
the news, and sincerely hope 1t may Prov
q mere rumOr.
Since the above was in type, We learn
that Mrs. We,spauE. of this place. re
turned letter from her husband, now Ia
St. Louis, who had just arrived in tina
city from the Hills, stating that the fol-
lowing uamed parties were reported kill
cd while he. IVES in the country: Ed
Cook, Larcen, Keiser. aad three othert
whose names We could not obtaia, as Mrs
w. had not retained the letter. B.a
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

P. w. Mccormick has returned from
Gen. Gibbons command within the last
week, had another boat built and will
load it and start back to Fort Pease to-
morrow
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
For Sale.

A Needham Silver Tongue Organ, cata,
logue price, $500; will be sold at bar
gain. Also Wheeler s. Wilson Sewing
Machine, manufacturer price, $50, viii
be sold at discount.
JOS. WRIGHT.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The First National Bank Of Helena
SHIPPED on Saturday It's tons of silver
ore to Benton.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The First National Bank Of Helena has
shipped $50 tons of silver ore to the river
nv the Diamond R line.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
JUST RECEzVEO
A large of stock of
HATS.
AND GENTS
Furnishing Goods.
AT
STRASBURGER { SPERLING'S.
STRASBURGER { SPERLING'S.
Base Ball.

About half the male population Of
Bozeman may be seen almost any evening
engaging in this healthful and exciting
exercise. The Centennial and Young
American mines have played several social
games recently, the Y. AS coming out
victors on every occasion. 1t is proper
to state that the "Centens" are learning
fast, and may yet give the boys close
game ere the season is oyer.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Miss May Baker, the accomplished
daughter OF I. G.. Baker, of Fort Benton
who spent several months in Bozcman two
years ago as the guest of her uncle Mr.. T.
/. Dawes, was married IN St. Louis. on
18th inst, to Mr.. A. W. Allen, of thai
citv
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The Fort Garry prisoners, Hughes
Vogle and Bell, have been acquitted
There are two more indictments agains
them, but they have been released on thei
own recognizance. The two remaining
indictments are for killing an Iudian wo
mau and an unknown Indian.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mr.. A. j. Pitcher, living above the
Fort, lost beautiful mare last week by
its becoming entangled in picket rope
and choking to death.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The farmers have concluded to cut and
stack their hay until better price Is or
fered,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

$50 for so Cents!-How to do it.
Take five-do)lar bill to Cows Palace
Billiard Rooms, play two games of bill
ards, give Gov or Ed the bill and he will
return "a So Try it on.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The dir for several days has been full
Of Rrasshoppers. They are evidently on
the move, and we trust they Will never
again oyershadow our beautiful valley.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
SPECIE PAYMENT RESUMED.

SPEC1E PA MENT RESO NELL.
Il. Burnett is selling family groceries,
dry goods, cigars and tobacco, wines, etc.,
at the very lowest prices. Greenbacks
taken at par, Farmers and others make
q note of these facts, and when you need
anything in his line call at Brunette Cheap
Cash Store, Main street, Bozeman.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The celebration of the Fourth at Helena
ecl,psed anything of the kind ever before
attempted in the Territory.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Moving and reaping machines, etc. AFT
undergoing repairs at the various black
smith shops in town preparatory to enter
ing the field
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

p. 3. Clark, chief Of the Bozcman and
Helena stage line came in on the coach
Monday evening; he leaves in few days
for Virginia civ.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Helena papers report the wheat crop as
excellent, and note decline in the price
of flour.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

During the last few days considerable
repairing has been doEe oc the streets and
roads in the suburbs Of town.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The Democracy Of Helena and vicinity
held q rousing ratification meeting on
Tuesday evening.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mary had little DRESS all rufi1ed,
pulled and braided, domestic Fashions
gave 1t shape, the New domestic
made it,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The "Continental Minute Men, or
ganized In Helena for celebrating the
Fourth, have perfected q permanent or
gauiZatiOn.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Brewers Hot Springs are becoming a
favorite resort. They have irst com
pTlested course of four days racing there
each day winding up with dance.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
..Homes and Fortunes for All. ,:

''HOmes and Fortunes for All. =
We direct attention to the advertisement
of the Kansas Land and Immigrant Asso-
citation, in this paper. A grand distribu-
ton Of cash, farms. brick blocks, resi-
dences, &C., will be made to shareholders
on the 26th day of August, aggregating in
value to 81 900, OO0 The price of shares
is S. each. 1t is conducted by leading
citizens of Kansas for the purpose of en-
|couraging immigration and affording COM
Portable homes to immigrants. 1t is no
lswindling lottery, but legally authorized
enterprise, the charter extending for
twenty-one years. Parties 10 Bozeman
or the valley desiring to purchase shares
can do 50 by applying as this office.
Mr.. Randall. Of Emgrant Gulch, had
new potatoes for table use weeks ago.
His garden is situated at The hot springs
near that place, and has hot houses arrang-
ed so that the warm water runs under the
vegetables which keeps continual suff1ci-
ency of moisture and warmth for growing
Ipurposes. After using the potatoes he set
tomatoes in their place and they are now
in bloom. He has the houses built in
such manner that he can prevent hail
storm or grasshoppers from injuring he
the plants by drawing . canvas covering
over them. This years crops were merely
an experiment. He intends enlarging his
buildings and raising enough early gar
den ''sass" to supply Ill living in that vi
cinity another year. @
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The steamer Benton met with an scci
dent to her machinery. 200 miles above
Bismarck, which will disable her for some
time
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mr.. Wakefield had very fine COW die
Wednesday. Cause Of death, cold poison.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

A few good miners can get constan
work and the highest wages going
Emigrant Gulch.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Mr.. Sol. Star. who had shipped large
invoice of queensware to Helena and de
signed opening store, has taken the
Black Hills fever, shipped his goods back
from Benton to Bismarck, and has dc
parted for the new Ell Dorado himself.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
County Road,

Mr.. s. Buford, wood contractor at Fort
Ellis. has had eight men working on tie
County Road the other side of the Fort
the last ten or twelve days, 1t was almost
impossible, and before he could fulfill
his contract, or any amount of travel
pass over the road it had to be graded,
streams bridged and new passes cut
through the timber of the canyon. This
Improvement was greatly needed, and If
Mr.. Buford had not expended this amount
Of labor on it, the county would certainly
had to do it. Under the circumstances it
is no more than just that the County
C commissioners should see that he is parti-
allyit not wholly remuneratcd from the
County funds for his labor. The part re-
paired is between the Fort and Chestnut 8
Coal Bank. So, now the road is in good
condition from here to the Mammoth Hot
Springs.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
A Large Stock of Genuine
Key Nest Ggu,:s
Just Received and For Sale at
RASINSKIS.

The grasshoppers have destroyed the
whole Of Mr.. D. NJ, Aliens crop on the
Yellowstone.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Msny of our merchants have received
new good, and are daily expecting more.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

An anonymous writer sends US the gen
Ierations from Adam to Noah. We are
just now more deeply interested in the
present generation, particularly OF the
Sioux persuasion. We shall therefore lei
those who have gone before take care Of
themselves. They are safe in sacred his
ltOrY
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Lessons.
HHD0 A ;" aTRMEY

MRS. A. w. STREET
Has removed to Bozeman, occupying tie
former residence vi DR.. @. W. Monroe, on
Church street, and il prepared to give In
structions on the Piano. Terms reason
BILE. Patronage respectfully solicited.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

Rich s. Wilson's mule train is expect
ed here in about two days.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
Warranty Deeds.

!, We have for sale in. quantities to suit
purchasers, nicely printed Warranty
Deeds. ga
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

The steamer Carroll has made her third
trip to Benton this season.
The West Gallati is fordable for teams
at Ward COCkrill's.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
J: BOzeman Public School.
ROLL OF HONOR. $;

This report shows the standing in re-
citations, department and attendance com
bined of those pupils whose average was
81 and upwards-100 representing psrfec.
ton: 49,.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14
For sale at

SChOOI kSOGES, CUpy DV~"os
states, sc.
Tor colo at BASINSKrS.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

o. 8 A DAY ct home. Agents wantsd.
P i II Outfit and terms free. TRUE
&C.,, Augusta, Name.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

SECOND DEPARTMENT
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

U !, 1. ~
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

which win be strictly adhered 70 In The
future, s4d goods will be sold at greatly
reduced prices. T. BRUNETT.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-14

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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-24

Matters begin to look serious again in Lou
isisna. The House Committee appointed to
investigate the books of the State Treasurer
have submitted report recommending that
articles of impeachment be presented against
Gov Kellogg and Treasurer Dubuclet, the Of
Tense charged being that these two officials i'm
properly diverted from the interest fund the
sum of $19s, 600.
A resolution impeaching the Superintendent
of Education, Cordoza, has passed the Missis-
sippi House of Representatives by vote OF 1Ol
to 4, nearly all the Republican members voting
for his impeachment.
George Webster, manager of the Kentucky
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-24
wAs /, NOTES.

- az ~
Representatives of the syndicate which SO
successfully negotiated the per cent. bonds
express confidence in their ability to negotiate
a411S per cent. bond at par in case the time
were extended to thirty years. sq.l a3sw
5 The proposition for the transfer of the In
dian Bureauto the control of the War Depart
ment has developed remarkable strength in the
House Committee on Indian Affairs. Areport
favorable to the passage of the bill providing
for the transfer and placing the Bureau in
charge of an army officer'of rauk not below a
Colonel, has been agreed upon by the Commit
tee without aadissenting vote.
4 The President signed The Centennial bill with
a quill pen made from the wing of an American
eagle. e : lr al
Considerable excitement has been raised
among naval officers by an order issued by the
Secretary of the Navy, directing the United
steamer Dispatch.to proceed to sea with sealed
orders The opinion is expressed that her des-
tination has some connection with Cuban mat
tiers. ~ ri
Secretary Bristow has been interviewed re-
garding the reiterated stories of a GOODNESS be-
tween u1u1b01l anu Tile EI0SluSuVs. 110 PAO-
nounces them all and singular as having not
the shadow of foundation, and says his rela-
tionsl are as arnicable to-day as on the day he
entered the Cabinet . = a4 ga
/ Assistant Secretary Cowan, of the Interior
Department has resigned. 'laiai s.eiW @El
The rumor is telegraphed from Washington
that Minister Schenck has rendered his resig-
nation.1C g1gITnrsQg ~-,..
The Committee on Elections of the Senate
have decided to investigate the charges of
bribery and corruption against Senator Spen-
Ecer, of Alabama. . 3s19A nom 2gil
subcommittee of the Committee, on Com
merce has nearly finished the River and Han
Dor Appropriation bill, and proposes to author
ize an expenditure of about SIS, 100000 during
the next fiscal year. 81 "a ~ JOS 98ea
President Grant is said to be opposed to the
transfer of-the Indian Bureau from the Inte-
rior to the control of the War Department.
Is 1AsWashington dispatch says the Appropria-
ton Committee has so far reduced the Legisla-
tive Appropriation bill from $22,OOO,0O0 to
$17, 900, and expect to go to $15,00O,0O0
before the bill is entirely disposed of. This
amount will be SO, 600, 900 less than last years
appropriations, and $7,OOO,OOO less than that
asked for this year. 3;Gas 3l&3lQ9 *
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-24
POLITICAL POINTS.

Texas voted for Governor and other State Of
ficers on Tuesday, Feb. Is. The entire Demo-
cratic ticket is elected by large majority.
Louis j. Jennings, until the present time
editor Of the New York Times. has been virtu-
ally dismissed from the position by George W..
Jones, who owns nav over half the stock of the
concern. Jones claims that Jennings was en-
deavoring to sell the stock held in his name to
Mr.. Morgan, whoi is an advocate of Conkling's
election to the Presidency, and to whom Jones
is opposed "a Mr.. Ford is now the responsible
editor of thepaper: $685..
The Greenback Convention of Indiana met
at Indianapolis on Wednesday. Feb. is, forty
nine counties being represented by delegates.
Arson Wolcott presided. The following ticket
was nominated Governor, Franklin Landers;
Lieutenant-G Governor, Arson Wolcott Secre-
tary of State, Leroy Templeton Auditor, Nor
ris M. Bundy Treasurer, John O. A. Newsom
The platform calls for the repeal Of the Specie
Resumption act, the withdrawal of the circulat-
ing notes of the National and State banks, and
the substitution Of greenback currency. Dele
gates were selected to the National Convention
of the Independent party, and instructed to
vote for Newton Booth for President. Ha
Postmaster General Jewell it is said, con-
templates withdrawing from the Cabinet with a
view to improving his chances for election to
the United States Senate.
A convention of the Independent party of
Illinois was held at Decatur on Wednesday,
Feb. 16, at which Lewis Steward was nominated
for Governor, T. II. Pickerell for Lieutenant
Governor, M. M. Hooton for Secretary of
State,s John Hise for Auditor, Henry T. Aspern
for Treasurer, and W. S. Coy for Attorney
General A platform was adopted demanding
the unconditional repeal of the Specie Re-
sumption act and the substitution of green
backs for the National Bank currency, and the
abrogation of all laws that do not bear equally
upon capitai and labor. Hkaf
The Workingmen's Independent Labor party
has rendered its nomination and support for
President of the United States to Peter Cooper,
of New York. o4 Et
Senator Sharon thinks Gov. Hayes the
strongest man for President.