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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-11-01
Mr.. WILTSHIRE, on leave introduced the following bill:
A BILL

of the United States for supplies or
furnished during the rebellion for the Army of the
United States, and for other purposes.
Be IL enacted By the Senate and House of Representa-
ives Of the United States Of America Congress assembled
That all citizens of the United States having claims against
the United States for supplies taken or furnished
during the rebellion for the of the the United
States, including the and loss of vessels while
employed in the military service of the United States may
institute suit against the United States for adjustment and
recovery of such claims in the district the United
10 States for the district which or supplies NAV
II have been taken furnished vessels or boats NAV
ID have been used lost district courts of the United
ID States for the several judicial districts within which such
IA supplies may have been taken aforesaid and
Is vessels boats may have been lost as aforesaid
Is shall take and exercise jurisdiction in all claims
IT brought in said under the provisions of this act
Is out regard to the amount claimed
bill
OF the and
proof of loyalty required by provision of the hn1
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-11-01

nv IN no n -
Total 81, 4S3, z4l ,36l
In round numbers an amount equal to he
national debt at the close Of the oar.
THE WRECK OF GOVERNMENT.
When the national resources and credit
have thus been exhausted, and bankruptcy
and dishonor have followed these multiplied
bounties to traitors, then, and not until then,
will the nation have paid the debt of South
ern restoration and contentment demanded
by that section and contemplated as certain
under Democratic ascendancy. Are loyal
men prepared to give up the warfare and
surrender to the enemy after having sacri-
feed so much OF life and treasure upon the
field to avert these evils, or will they again
rise in their might and forever destroy this
new conspiracy while yet II is within their
power Require the terms Of Confederate
surrender to be strictly kept, without com
pensation for past treason or reward for future
loyalty, and demand that life, liberty and per-
feet political freedom be protected through
out the South at any cost, to the end that
the faith and integrity Of the nation may be
maintained unimpeired, its honor unfair
nished, its loyalty unreproaohed and unre-
proachablo, and the enjoyment of perez and
prosperity, assured by loyal, enlightened,
and economical government, be secured
throughout our fair land a. the best inner
itance of the people and the highest attri-
butss of the Republic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

As frosts unlock the hard shells Of
seeds and help tho germs to get free,
so trouble develops in men the germs
Of force, patience and ingenuity and
in noble nature "works the peaceablc
fruit Of righteousness" A gentle
schoolmaster it is to those who are
exercised thereby. Tears, like rain
drops, have thousand times fallen To
the ground and came mp in flowers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

!. YANKEE, DooDLk-After the Minis
ers'Plepipotentiafy Of 'Gteat Britain
and the United States had nearly con-
cluded their pacific labors at Client.
tho burghers Of that quaint old Dutch
city deternioed to,give % entertain.
ment in their honor. aud desired to
have the national airs Of the two
treaty-making powers performed as q
part Of the programme. 4 So the'mu-
steal director. was directed to call mp
on the American Ministers and obtain
the music Of thu national air OF the
United States. A consultation en-
sued, at which Bayard and Gallatin
favored .Hsil Columbia" while Clay,
Russell and Adams were decidedly in
favor of yankee Yoodle." The mu.
steal director asked it any Of the gen.
tlemen had the mnsic, and receiving a
negative reply. suggested that per-
haps one Of them could sing or whis'
tie the air. II can't said Mr.. Clay.
a never whistlcd or sung tune in
my life-perhaps Mr.. Bayard cam
Neither can H. replied Mr.. Bayad;
"Perhaps Mr.. Russell can?' Mr.. Rus
sell, Mr.. Gallatin and Mr. Adams in
turn confessed their lack Of musical
ability. II have it, exclaimed Mr..
Clay, and ringing the bell he sum
moned his colored body servant
"John," said Mr.. Clay. whistle Yam
kee Doodle for this gentleman" John
did 80. the chief musician noted down
the air, ard at the entertainment the
Client Burghcrs Band played the ma
tional air Of the United States with
variations.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

iss o sl6is ebouIl naeot r. ~
81 ~ "a ltiend q relative q ~ e
thepI yiIl died q peace With
~ ~ hke II Dim, and % far 81
know. ~ II a enemy.
N NJ RS)be il still bedfast
dtIis ~ under the treatml !
= DIV I'll 6A who says he is =.
fight nov. He has been sick abce1
ten days with the same complaint q
which Mr.. Barrows died, pneumonia
] Snow settling very fast it's nov
about three and half feet deep, but
very solid. !.
Z Sbue a. have come cofSitg in
thel ySodsled, | md ! viii hays to
cease writing tol1aa Py pisldl, 40 il
they 1ol'fssop ttsyql-hear fton>s
PoP. !.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

Mr. ZACH Efxlxs and his most esti-
mablc wife. formerly Of this place. are
now at Denver, Colorado. Zach Is
prospecting = quartz ledge out there
for the accommodation Of friend, and
in order to kill time, we suppose. He
is liable ~ come walking ACROSS the
foot-bridge from Bucna Vista Bar some
fine morning next summer. His hosts
of friends would rejoice to zee him ut
any time. les ,.ssy IS, v
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

"WE still live-a happy New Year
compliments of"-form
the printed greeting VIC received on .
card the other day from friend at
Salmon City. Two large, snrly bull
dogs. resting on their launches and
looking askance at each other, ere al
30 finely represented On tho card. The
one on the left has the third.term, ex.
precision strongly depicted in hisblood.
thirsty looking countenance !, while the
purp to the right has the sneskiug
appearance ofl,aving smiled, uncArtl,'
ed and shaken up the bloody shirt 81
the rebellion. which ! better breed d
dogs had long since buried owl q
sight and supposed'to Be past rssus
lr'etction. We think tho animiles ~,
I striking resemblance % tho16 Two
WORTHLESS, Grant md Blains. VIM ~
nov wesching e1clI dtbsts With On
leelcts eyeWtile ~ otllyr = ldA1 y
N tn1ed - tlle s9ial 4 Z MI
q o(h lpooonD ~ - - tl
AtIzka ~ w q \ y 49, ~
- "a sss ssass IA s. b
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

PosrAcE-Wcrc the law regulating
the rates Of postage hung in each
mans house and he compelled to read
it three times day right along. yet
would he daily try to forward six
cents worth Of matter for one cent,
and the postmaster regularly toss it
under the table to be used in starting
fires. Mr.. Silsby informs us that
scarcely q day passes that third-ratc
matter is not detained at this Office
for nou-paymeut Of postage. For In
stance: Some party desiring to for
ward the Sacramento Union, S. f. Elk
aminer or other large newspaper to .
distant friend, passes the same in with
. onc.cent stamp licked on. whereas
the weight calls for three or tour
cents. Result-the paper, instead Of
reaching its destination, is thrown
aside to be used as the, postmaster
thinks proper. There is no law re
curing him, nor has Mr.. Silsby the
time Enough the inclination no doubt
steals DER him Of times) to rush out,
and thrusting man into . corner,
choke common sense into him. Blu,
what's the use Of writing anything
about postal afsirs-as it has been %
it ever will be; and postmastcrs will
continue to luxuriate in all kinds 81
waste paper and plenty oft. Now
80 and wrap Mp four or Eve large
newspapers, lick = cent stamp on one
end Of the package -and~let Silsby take
care,of It for you, There's : good fol
low, lido; you'd feel . mich better.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

.~s~~1A Move z-ol08Q600 49, -
vailed il the valley this winter EH-l
maelttsyills- and Vicinity suffering the
most. In several instances the bright
ED stlfefs the houAshclds y. z. ben t.
ken. leaving loving parents prostrate
with grief.
Our citizens have not lacked amuse-
ments during the. winter; and many
81 the dances gotten UP would do
credit to more favorable localities.
Our young ladies are educated and
show all the refinement Of manner
and culture that il found only in good
society. They are also skilled in the
art Of cooking, which shows their early
training in the culinary department.
We have singing school three eve
uincs each week, in which there is no
little interest, aud nearly everybody
takes part.
We also having spelling schools,
the most interesting Of which is held
at Horseshoe Bend, under the super
vision of Miss Fannie Burgc. The
whole neighborhood turns out, and
Judging from the prompt and correct
manner in which they dispatch nearly
all words in the English language one
would take them to be blessed with
more than ordinary intelligence. This
is especially the case with the children,
who are quite proficient in the art Of
spelling. This fact reflects great
credit upon Miss Burgc as y teacher.
Some Of our old bachelors show an
originality Of spelling that would pro-
ducc merriment among the lexicogra'
piers. For instance, one Of them
spelled boar" Ia male hog) thus;
"B-oi-re," with particulars stress upon
the last letter. lie says spelling Q
word in the same manner every time
is too monotonous.
STRANGER.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22

Qunx a number Of young mon were
.shocing on Bald Hill last sun
day.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-22
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY. ~ 1870.
lx1rn FROM PoP.
Fbrsusr 1lod thai standard sheet,

lx1rn FROM POP.
CEHrsRvuLlE, l., T., Feb, l6 1915.
The boys who attended the IT. TT
ball have been busy ever since they
came home describing the masks and
costumes worn by those "Black spir.
ito and white. blue spirits and gray"
that generally infest ball rooms in this
country, according to the Sacramen-
to Union's Basin Cor. who wrote last
from Idaho City. 0, they were gay!|
il the general exclamation. Opinions
are various - to who performed their
part the best; some oyerdoingit some
falling short, but all showing. some
point where improvements could have
been made. ! have heard loud and
long praising Of certain beautiful
dresses, but the fastidious goblin was
there to suggest that they would have
looked better If the woman had not
stuck through 90 far. That's all right
boys. Yust you don't like it all you
tam please, but l tink l likes i'm
pooty well. would warn the old
bachelors-old residents Of this conn
try in particular-not to be too free
to criticise these things. for they know
not what they do. The rubric Of Ida
no society is not so nicely drawn that
innovations ca9not he permitted. espe-
cially when they are kind 30 pleas
ing to our eyes. No, mol leave such
criticisms to those women who were
dressed differently. and who. failing
to be 80 attractive. will naturally pro-
nounce their malediction against short
dresses forevermore; and to certain
big cared men (l) who bray their dis.
pleasure at that which concerns them
not. You naughty old goodfor-notl,-
ing bachelors; how would you be
dressed bnt for those dear creatures?
In the summer time. / dare say. q
shirt collar and q pistol belt would
make suit for you, and yet you stick
your heels upon bar-room stove and
talk about short dresses, when you
know in your heart, that if, instead Of
dresses, they only wore wings to the
balls, every mothers son Of you would
break your nccks or be there. Cheese
IL. aa4a
Isuppose Placerville will have the
next IT. IT, ball, as we hear a great
deal Of how the Order is bound to
flourish over there; in fact it is
thought they will surpass the Idaho
Lodge in point Of numbers.
l was awakened from sweet slum-
Der the other night by sleigh-bclls and
> voice singing "Way down in Shin.
bone Alley" but the song was cut
short BY some one who commanded
dry up and don't be singing those
odes while passing through . town.
vHic- hic-who said it was . town.
What hic-town's this anyhowl"i J
heard some one informing him that he
gwss then passing through Centerville,
and then the voices died In. the die.
: 'tance. Next morning | went down
!. town and inquired who il was passed.
Though during the night y ! was in
formed that j was sleigh load Of n.
~ Who bad been 70 go. 10 Of.
!, gaxise ! lodgs, Ware they drunk
,ested Q mol they were not drunk;
! ,,pIy soci1bly corned, thats al.
~ have ~ aone sickness among
- n1ely. Qf deaEh d Nj. BIZ.
=: ] :, : |slI g ! q 4 Z I:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
Prcperty Holders, Union.

The regular weekly meeting of the CEN
ira body Of the Property Holders Union
was held last evening.
Dr. Tebault read q letter from property
holders at Coushatta asking for copy OF
the official. record Of apportionments made
during the past four years, in favor Of the
public schools of Red River parish. He
also produced q transcript Of the record
showing total spportionment of sll,O27,
this amount having been drawn by Il. j.
Twitchell and George A. King, treasurers
of the board of school directors OF the
above parish.
1t WAS ordered that a copy of the docu-
ment be forwarded to Coushatta.
On motion of Mr.. Scanlan q vote of
thanks was rendered to Messrs. Eustis,
Forman and Ogden for their services in
contesting the enforcement of act No. 20.
A resolution relative to wharf bonds and
opposing the funding of the same was offer
ed by DR.. Tebault, and laid over one week
under the rules.
On motion of Mr.. Koontz, committee
was instructed to ascertain whether money
was not supplied by customhouse officials
to parties accustomed to buy property at
tax sales, and TO report any facts which
might be discovered to the congressional
committee.
After discussing the question of adopting
the new constitution, the council adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
ssyyipipa Out, Radical Leaders,.

The New Orleans Democrat is very ready
with it's advice, and if followed there would
certainly be very little opportunity for fur
ther trouble of political character. The
Democrat is openly and avowedly in favor
of killing off all Radical leaders, go that
the Democrats can have it all their own
way. 1t applauded the attempt on the life
of Senator Twitchell, and last evening sug,
gested plan for preventing further disa-
greement in West Feliciana. Speaking of
the Webers, Swaysie and Armstead, the
Democrat says they "are the white and
negro leaders of the worst negro and Radi-
cal element in the parish. If there mas
been serious trouble the country may rely
upon 1T that these men have provoked
it, and are now flying the parish and leav-
ing their dupes to suffer. 1t would be
happy day for West Feliciana were the men
referred to summarily wiped out." Fortu-
nately. the limited circulation of the paper,
and the fact that it's friends in West Fell
ciana are not q reading community give us
reason to hope its advice will not be fol-
lowed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
Grand Lodge of Good Templars.

The Grand Lodge of Good Templars for
Louisiana was organized in Temperance
Hall, on Camp street, yesterday by Colonel
J. J. Hickman, right worthy grand tenn
plar. Most of the lodges were we'll repre-
sented.
The degrees of fidelity and charity were
conferred upon the grand lodge representa-
tives. The officers we're then elected and
installed. Thomas H. Jones, Esq, was
elected G. w. C. Templar, and also elected
representative to the Right Worthy Grand
Lodge, which meets in Louisville on the
twenty third instant.
The next session of the Grand Lodge will
be held in New Orleans on the second Tues
day in May. 1t ls a pleasure to learn that
the order has accomplished so much in
Louisiana. The order of Good Templars is
an international order. 1t extends all over
the world. 1t was first organized with
twenty-five men, and now claims mil
hon members.
Colonel Hickman, the r. w. G. G. Tenn
plar, is fine speaker, and it is matter of
regret that he could not find it convenient
to remain longer and address the citizens of
New Orleans.
Theodore N. Ramsey, of North Carolina,
has been canvassing the State with great
success, and will leave the city for his
home to-day. The order is entitled to the
fullest measure of success in its good work.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
CONGRESS-.
Senate. =


WASHINGTON, May l6.-The judiciary
Committee reported Mr.. Morton's bill to
rescind the second, fourth and fifth sections
of the act to enforce the rights of citizens
to vote in the several States and Territories
with some amendments.
At the conclusion of the debate on the
Chinese bill it was referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations.
The galleries we're cleared for consulta-
ton regarding jurisdiction on impeach-
ment, and without conclusion adjourned.
House.
Mr.. Vance reviewed, in detail, the report
on printing, for the last seven years costing
nearly el2,000,0OO holding it was at least
$500, 900 per year more than necessary.
The charges against Clapp are incapacity ,
negligence and embe zzlement.
There was a sharp passage between
Messrs. Singleton, of Mississippi, and Gar
field, OF Ohio. in which Mr.. Gartield's verac-
ity was impugned.
The House proceeded to vote on the ree0-
lutions of the committee.
First-That the Speaker be directed to
certify tu the authority of Clapp's alleged
delinGuenciee, with view of Indictment.
Adopted, l37 to "a; party vote.
Second-Instructing the Judiciary Con-
mittee to inquire whether the public printer
is an officer who may be impeached. Adopt
ed without division.
Thrd-Instructing the Committee on
Appropriations to insert in the civil appro-
priatons bill clause changing the system
of printing. Recommitted.
The Judiciary Committee has been IN
structed to inquire what legislation is &C.
essary to secure me United States prefer
ence in trial over civil cases between pci-
vate parties.
Possoffice appropriation bill resumed.
Il a
ton instructing the Committee on Rules 10
inquire into the propriety of consolida ing
the offices of doorkeeper and sergean TAT
arms. Adopted. Adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
!" That Gathefing.o

An Associated Press dispatch to yester-
days evening papers informs Us:
WASHINGTON, May l6.-Warmoth arrived
here last night. Kellogg en- route here,
missed the train. The object of the gather
ing is not clearly known.
We are at some loss to see how the acci-
dental meeting of Governor Kellogg and
OK Governor Warmoth in Washington could
be called q gathering" even if it had taken
place. Both gentlemen have, we suppose,
Just paid visit to the centennial. Gov
ernor Kellogg afterward visited New York
on some business, expecting to return by
way of Washington on Tuesday. His
failure to catch the train in time has per
haps delayed him for day, and, unless he
shortens his visit to Washington, will also
put off his return home accordingly In any
case, we can not supp $50 that the coincident
presence in Washington of the Two gentle
men named can be construed by the Metro
politans, the police authorities Of the press
reporters as q gathering. One would think
there was some danger that the two dis
ringuished Louisianians intended to capture
the capital, abduct the Democratic House
of Representatives and sprite them away to
some place where they would be no more
heard of by their anxious constituencies.
1t is satisfaction to know we have lynx
eyed sentinels on the lookout against such
dangerous gatherers as Messrs. Kellogg
and Warmoth. Rome is not the only cap
ital that has been saved by the cackling Of
geese.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
Y,
WHOLE NUMBER 28O7.

away, and then if applied to the other that
also turned away. The use of the antenn@,
however, needs further investigation, and
Sir John hopes soon to make further obser-
vations. As regards their affection Tor one
another he does not doubt that IN ant laden
with food will be cared for by it's compan-
ions, but he brought forward number OF
instances in which he had put ants that hao
rieds of from an hour to ten hours in the
way of ants that were passing by, and he
found almost invariably that they took no
notice of their unfortunate brethren. In
deed, the exceptions in which any attention
was paid were 80 few that Sir John said he
was disposed to regard these as ants with
individual feelings, which were by no means
those common to the community.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

He Breaks Down on Cross-Exam.
nation.
HIS PURPOSE SHOWN TO HAVE BEEN
BlACKMAIL.
HIS TESTIMONY FOR SALE
FREQUENT OFFERS. BUT NO TAKERS


WASHINGTON, May 16, 1876.
The friends of Morey, Packard and Casey
and others, against whom Seelye's testi-
mony, given yesterday, was directed, need
feel no concern on their account.
The cross-examination of Seelye today
has shown that the whole matter was
scheme of blackmailing.
Seelye was forced to admit that he had
attempted to dispose of his information to
various parties; that Spencer and his coun.
sci and others were shown the papers
which Seelye admits he prepared because
he thought Morey and the leading Repub-
licans had abandoned him.
Positive testimony will be introduced
showing that he offered to testify to any
thing that might be desired, provided he
was paid for it, which offer was declined
by Morey's friends, to whom it was made.
The universal feeling, both in and ont of
Congress, is that Seelye is q wretch of the
lowest character. D. D. c.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

Hon. Joseph Gillespie, of Edwardsville,
Illinois, tells these incidents of President
Lincoln: He said that as certainly as that
the sun would rise the rebellion would be
crushed out. l remarked that was crafty
ing news, and further asked what would
be done with the rebelss 'Well," said he,
''some think their heads ought to come of,
and for one l would not know where to
draw the line between those whose heads
lit might be said) ought to come off or stay
on, Nv policy" said he "wOuld be differ
ent; l would prefer to follow the example
of King David. have been reading the
history of the rebellion of Absalom. You
know" said he when David was fleeing
from Jerusalem Shimei cursed him. After
the rebellion was over Shimei craved par
don. Abishai, the son Of Zeruiah, David's
sister, said, this man ought not to be par
dOned; he cursed the Lords ancinted. David
said, what have I to do with you, ye sons OF
Zsruiah, that ye should this day be adver-
saries unto me? Shall there any man be
put to death this day in Israel!' He was
very decided in his own mind that, so far
as he could exert an influence, it should be
on the side of mercy, for he considered
mercy and wisdom as amounting to the
same thing. Joshua F. Speed, of Louisville,
Kentucky, and myself spent the night at
the Soldiers Home, with Mr.. Lincoln.
During the evening a delegation from New
Jersey called to get MIR. Lincoln to pardon
some young men from that State who had
deserted, been recaptured, courtmartialed
and sentenced to be shot, which was to
take place in few days. Mr.. Lincoln told
the delegation that he would not give them
his decision until the next morning at nine
o'clock at the White House. Before retir
ing l told Mr.. Lincoln that 1 could moi
sleep unless had some inkling as to how
he was going to decide in regard to those
poor fellows. He said, II can't tell you
but will say this, that have always found
that mercy bears richer fruits than strict
justice" That was the direction in which
his mind always leaned.