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The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

LOBBYISTS seem indispensable where leg
isiation is made, from the lobbies Of the
Congressional halls to tho Council
Chambers they are to be found. In Wash.
ington the greatest variety is to be found,
and it appears to be the most money making
business that can be engaged in, judging by
the number who participate, and the ease
and luxury Of life which 10 the reward Of
their efforts. An exchange says the most
agreeable class Of people in Washington are
the female lobbyists Of whom there must
be thirty or more. A few Of them are hand
some, others possess literary pretensions,
and nearly all pay great regard to the con-
ventionalities Of society. All have tact,
some have practical common sense, and
those who belong to the class against which
Sam Weller warned his father to beware
show an intimate acquaintance with the
best way of managing the other sex. In no
age or country, from the days of Louis
XIV, and the Court Of Spain, as described
by Gil Blaa, has female influence been more
potent than it is in Washington just now.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

POLITICAL conventions are announced for
the following dates On February 20,
Connecticut Greenback Convention, New
Haven Indiana Republican Convention,
Indianapolis; Wisconsin Republican Conven-
tion, Madison, on the came day the Demo-
castic National Committee meets in Wash
ington. On February %, Connecticut Demo.
cratic Convention, New Haven, and Ohio
Temperance Convention, Columbus. On
February 20, Connecticut Republican Con-
vention, Hartford. On March 20, Pennsyl-
vauia Democratic Convention, Lancaster.
On March 20, Pennsylvania Republican Con.
vention, Harrisburg; Vermont Republican
Convention, Burlington, Ohio Republican
Convention, Columbus. On April 5, Nation
al Convention Of Colored Men, Nashville.
On Tuesday, April II, South Carolina Re.
publican Convention, Columbia. On April
10, Virginia Republican Convention, Lynch.
burg. On April 20, Georgia Democratic
Convention. May 10, Michigan Republican
Convention, Grand Rapids. May 1e, Ala
bama Republican Convention, Montgomery.
May II, National Greenback Convention,
indianapolis; National Prohibition Conven-
tion, Cleveland, and Tennessee Republican
Convention, Knoxville. May Is, Kentucky
Republican Convention, Louisville. May "A
Kansas Democratic Convention, Topeka,
and Alabama Republican Convention (min-
ority call), Montgomery. June n, Repub.
lican National Convention, Cincinnati
June 81, Florida Democratic Convention,
Quincy. ..
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18
flakes.

Out on the bosom Of the air,
Out Of the cloudfolds OF her garments
shaken,
Over the woodland brown and bare,
Over the harvest fields forsaken,
silent and soft and slow
Decends the snow.
Even az our cloudy fancies take
Suddenly shape in some divine express
sion
Even as the troubled heart doth make
In the white countenance Of confession.
The troubled sky reveals
The grief 1t feels.
This is the poem In the air,
Slowly in silent syllables recorded;
This is the secret OF despair.
Long in its cloudy bosom hearded.
Now Whispered and revealed
To wood and neld.
..-.- sfT II. ". Longsnew.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18
Ipssh 1stislg

TAe Hosssksgw loF Fsbrasry ias bsss
received. Eash uumber Of the mAgaSine
comprises some enty-eight departments.
under which Ill the household Affairs and
arrangements are discussed. Father will
be interested in 1.-THE Library" Mother
reads all; the children ind pleasure in "The
Nursery" and "Home Occupations" and
even the servants have their special col
umns. 1t 10 9 home paper.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

THERE seems to be strong suspicion in
the Republican ranks that Conkling is an
article that should be handled with care,
right side up. While they have great faith
in his ability and his fidelity to the party,
there is at the same time an under
current, which works for Grant, and Copk-
ling is the even surface to deceive. The New
York Swu states that Mr.. Conkling's friends
and Mr.. Coukling himself are not earnestly
seeking the nomination for him, Lut are
merely endeayoring to get q delegation
which they can control, and use, to secure
for General Grant the third.term nomination
which he 50 much desires.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18
How Babc0ck Looks in Court.
From TIE Cincinnati Gasstts.

A~" As~~SVS> ASVVAB NVuB8S
From TIE Gneinnati Gasstts.
Babcock in court Is study. he has
changed somewhat In his air since the
beginning Of the trial, not in acquiring q
worn look, as was the case with some Of
his predecessors In the defendants chair.
he came into the court yesterday y morning,
wearing what the old ladies' from the east
called "chipper" air, and seemingly tax.
ing . spectators curious interest In the
proceedings. Still, be looked like defend.
ant. He 10 90 totally out Of place in .
cour. room. One knowing nothing Of the
object Of the assemblage coul Id not but
come to the conclusion that Babcock Is not
in his place from choice. An army officer,
one who has undergone the physical educa.
tion Of West Point, cannot readily accom-
modate himself to the lounging attitude Of
the average American crowd, and his
square shoulders appear badly in outline
against . judges bench. Babcock has dis.
pensed with everything military about his
costume, but the mannerism of years will
not desert him at will. The coat he wears
is Of black broadcloth, new, and as glossy
rs silk. About the waist tue coat is always
huttoned tightly, while at the breast the
lapels fall apart, disclosing shirt bosom Us
Immaculate ss may be. The effect, of
course is somewho rskish, exhibiting, at q
glance, the tendency to drsssiness alleged
to be one OF the Secretary's haunting weak.
nesscs. His hair Is arranged, too, with the
utmost nicely, and the tie Of his cravat is
faultless.
The gentleman 10 not q bad looking man,
taking "bado in the sense Of wicked. y
HIS face indicates, not so much any dispo-
sition to evil, 40 1t does simply lack OF
regard for good. Lavater would have
characterized him as man of no deep con.
scientiousness, who would not sin unless
tempted, but who, tempted, would not be
likely to resist because Of honest scruples
Such is Babcock: snowy, handsome rath-
er unreaective man Of the day and army
officer. .....
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

By reference to our local columns this
morning, it will bs seen that the butchers
are making extensive preparations for a
tempting display of fine cattle on the day Of
the twenty.secopd Of February, which oc-
ours on next Tuesday. To the epicure it
win be sight finely suggestive of roasts,
stews, bakes, &c; for the butchers It will b
an excellent advertisement, and curious
show of heavy beef to the public.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

t /. now pos,.,l BY .s.sA th.a a.ssss
sehsnck has resighed his position q Minis
tor England ara the President has &C.
cepted his resignation. 1t Is only msttsr
of surprise that the General has not taken
such action before. The condemnation OF
the English people, and the burning csnsure
Of his own people is certainly sufficient to
have made any one retire from the place
but schenck. 1t has been rumored that tn
this event, which has been expected, 1t
would seem, by the President, Benjamin F.
Butler will be rendered the position.
Whether there is truth in tho report no one
is able to say, as 1t has not been officially
announced. To dwell upon the merits and
dement's of the Massachusetts statesman
would hardly be fitting in this connection
az the man would be In every way 90 OBJ
viously unbecoming to such high honors
that the mention of his name for the po-
sition would be as ridiculous % the ap-
pointment of Col. Fred. Grant to such an
honor. It has already been disgraced by
poker schenck, and to send Butler there
would add but little lustrs to the e..
outcheon, of American diplomacy. Its not
very probable that Butler would accept If
the place was offered him. Az he once
stated himself. "You hear people say But
Ter 10 = thief ard liar, but You never
hear anybody say he is fool"
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

TIE examination OF E. F. O'Briep, for
merly clerk in the Inspection Bureau OF
the Post-oflce Department, before tho Com
mittee on Post-odlces and Post Roads,
throws very ugly light upon some Of the
mail contractors Of the South. Peterson, a
particular friend of Senator West, from
Louisiana, he discovered was drawing $27,'
600 q year for work he never performed
Mr.. O'Brien told these things, and refused
tor bribes to keep his mouth shut, and
thereby came near losing position, which
he subsequently, resigned.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

HON. George H. Pendleton haa returned
fom his Southern tour, and has given hia
ideas quite freely upon the political situa-
ton in that section Of the United States.
He states that the Office holders Of the South
are unit for the denomination of Grant;
the currency question occupies but little at
tention, as the people are most interested IN
q change Of administration. '~
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

THOSE who have traced the trial care
fully will discover that General Babcock
has had an able, numerous and industrious
counsel, but for which be would have been
deeper in danger than be now stands. Thers
Is not sufficient evidence to convict him, but
there is at the same time, enough Of the
mysterious surrounding the whole, to sus-
tain the belief that there Is . little Of the
filth clinging to the skirts Of his coat, and
though he may escape the compauionship
Of Messrs. Joyce and Mcdonald in loath-
some dungeon, the public will still have its
ideas, and look upon him ~ q singed
man, ...
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18

IT sEsxs az though a mans history il
never fully known until he has committed
some efense against law and society. he
may gloss over all peccadilloes BY existing
good behavior, but after the deed ID done,
then the avalanche of faults suddenly bursts
upon the country, and he 10 discovered by
those who were his most professed friends
to be the veriest scoundrsl that ever lived.
Boston had q preacher and journalist
combined in one man, Rev. Mr.. Winslow;
the oil of his tongue was % soothing to his
victims as the syrup which bears his name
is to the infant; he sat in the amen corner
in church, and wore the largest white neck.
handkerchief to be found in the "hub;"
nobody doubted him; be was too good and
too pious for aught to be said against him.
But now hear what bis own people say
ezra W. Winslow, the Boston forger
comes Of family of dissolute characters
and law breakers, who were well known
years ago In and around Barre, Mass.
Thomas Winslow was repeatedly arrested
for counterfeiting, and at last bad box of
bills was found in his cellar. His brother
Mark was one Of the most noted counter.
feilers in the State, and ended his lite by
suicide rather than serve out q sentence Of
twelve years. Edward, another brother,
followed the same trade, and spent about
halt his life in Jail. Lucretia, a sister, was
in the gang and signed the bills. After
wards, removing to Pennsylvania, she be-
come the reputedbwife OF man who was
presently hanged Tor murder, aud had her.
self narrow escape from conviction 40 an
accompiice. Still later she Joined stroll
ing theatrical company, and died at the
South. She was person of talent and
winning manners, but Of no principle. Two
other sisters OF the Winslows married well
known counterfeiters.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18
ant to tn. VIII thss .pefo.n ssy'.
This lust about ausns It up. ~ ~,

CLEVELAND Leader on Ben I'm: "'Aefss
consunmate lara dough-faced Democrat-
ic liar and slanderer." Old Ben Wade on
Cleveland Leader: 1T is the nsanest paper
in Obio.o
The Morning herald., 1876-02-18
POLITICAL.

ITO THE ELECTORS OF NEW CASTLE
i COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS: I again offer myself to
your consideration a. candidate for the
once Of sheriff Of New Castle County. Sub
feet to the Nomination Of the Democratic
Party. Thanking my friends for their for
me r support, am respectfully yours,
febl4.tf ISAAC 0RUBB.
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76. ~.
THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE
FOR SHERIFF
New Castle County,
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Subject 10 the decision Of the Democratic
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comprises some twenty eight Departments,
under which Ill the household Affairs and
arrangements are discussed. Father will
be interested in 1.-THE Library" Mother
reads all; the children ind pleasure In "The
Nursery" and "Home Occupations" and
even tho servants have their special col
umns. It 10 home paper.
POLITICAL.
i COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS: I az ain offer myself TO
your consideration a. candidate for the
ject to the Nomination Of the Democratic
Party. Thanking my friends for their for
msF support am respectfully sHAy y9RSITsis y@RTisB.
FoH SHERIFF
RO8ERT y. JUSTIS,
or Mil Creek Hundred.
Subject to the decision OF the Democratic
party Of New Castle County. Ssbl2tn
THE PEOPLES CAND1DATE
New Castle County,
FRANK DAWDON,
Subject 10 the decision OF the Dsmocretic
party. 1870. 6be-N
For sHERlFr, q
JOHN PYLE,
sue}set to the decision of the D'ncSIzatS snz
F0a SHERIFF
New Castle County.
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TOR SHERIFF
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OF -sn
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EoH CORONER
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OF Approximately Hundred.
Subject to the decision of the Democratic
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For CORONER
HUGH McLAUGHLIN,
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T,OR CORONER.
T. hereby announce myself as . candi-
date for the nomination Of Coroner, subject
to the decision Of the Democratic party Of
New Castle county.
HENRY 8. TRUITT.
dee.2O. '76.tn
EoR CORONER OF NEW CASTLE co.,
JAMES GE0AN,
Of Wilmington Hundred, -
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EOR CORONER.
i hereby announce myself as . candi-
date for the nomination Of Coroner, subject
to the decision Of tae Democratic party o.
New Castle county.
HENRY 8. TRUITT.
dee 20. '76.tn
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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09
A Shooting ARRAY Between Two
Young CreoIes.
They Craycd Each Others Gore.
II Was Settled ON the Steps OF the Opera
House.

Last evening, about o'clock, a diff
Guilty took place on the steps Of the
Opera House, between Francois Rance
and Edgar Bouligny, which terminated
In the former being shot In the abdomen
with pistol in the hands Of the latter.
From what could be learned of the
affair, 1t appears that these two young
men have been mortal enemies In the
past, and have long thhsted for each
others gore, and last evening seems to
have been the time, and the Opera
House the place, designated by Mr..
Francois Rance to wreak his long
wished vengeance, for meeting Mr. Bou-
ligny coming down the steps Of the
Opera House, he walked up to him and
slapped his face. Mr.. Bouligny drew
his pistol and fired at his assailant, the
ball taking effect In Mr.. RANGES abdo-
men, who Immediately, on recovering
from the shock, drew his pistol and fired
three Intellectual shots at Mr.. Bouligny,
as he was retreating up the steps OF the
Opera House.
Both parties were arrested and taken
to the Third Precinct Station, but the
wounded man was afterward conveyed
to his residence, at the corner OF Bar
racks and IRENE street, where he re-
ceived medical attention.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

| oaths, ind II after inquiry and examina-
ton the said returning officers, or a ma
jority thereof, shall find and determine
that there was not q full, fair and free
election in any such locality, poll, ward,
precinct or parish for any OF the reasons
or from any OF the causes stated in this
section. and that the result OF the vote
or election In any such locality was ma
terlally Affected thereby, then and i'm
or give any effect to any vote or votes
cast at any such locality, poll, ward, pre-
cinct or parish, but shall discard and
disregard the same In the canvass and
compilation OF the votes cast at said
election.
Sec. Al. Be it further enacted. etc.
that the canvass and compilation Of the
votes and results OF such election by
said returning officers shall be conduct
ed In the following order:
Ihey shall first proceed to inquire
into, decide and determine the truth Of
any charge which may have been made
against the fairness, freedom or legality
OF the election at any and all localities,
polls, precincts, wards or parishes, as
provided In section forty OF this act. and
determine and decide as provided i'm
said last mentioned section whether the
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or Ill any W1ru, precinct or parish, shall
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what statements OF votes shall be
canvassed and compiled, and from what
localities, polls, precincts, wards and
parishes the statements OF votes shall
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their said decision, as aforesaid, all OF
the questions aforesaid, they shall
forthwith proceed to canvass and com
pile the statements Of votes by them de-
termined to have been legally and prop
erly cast and returned at such election.
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where no charge or complaint, as pro-
vided In said section forty OF this act, has
been made, and make due return, publi-
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such canvass and compilation In the
manner as provided in this act.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09
Tclcgraphic Summary.
FOREIGN.
SPAIN.


Recent elections have resulted very favorably
to the Government a number Of the successful
candidates being Alfonsist Generals.
Don Carlos Is trying the luck OF changing
0V"'""''O'e' England.
Queen victoria's youngest daughter. Beatrice.
has been engaged to Prince Louis Of Battenberg.
now with Wales in India. Parliament will soon
be asked for q. dowry.
about the recent Erie Railroad settlement. and
some other arrangement is about being at
tempted.
Great rejoicing over the liberation Of Cardinal
Lcdochowski, and some excitement over u
rumor that he is to be again interned at the for
tress Of Torgan on the Saxony frontier. But II
on Oder or Marienwerder. he was told he would
bo again imprisoned.
LauenberH Is to bo incorporated with Prussia
France.
Only about 1000 candidates for Parliamentary
honors. and many districts to hear from. Vire
80 1''p'O'E'' DOMESTIC.
Grant, with the majority Of the ring, have left
Washington for st. Louis to attend Babcock on
The Louisiana memorial will be up in caucus
to- morrow; Billings is having hard fight for
The 1cyec Committee are going to give us
present and permanent relief.
Grant IL making a dead set to get Bristow out
Of the Cabinet Bristow IL honest. and Is driv-
ing the whisky prosecution too near the White
House for Grants and the Rings comfort.
New York.
Tweed's six million suit has commenced.
Gold closed 112A. Cotton-low middling 1876: 4:
1871. April lsl. May lah.
Alabama.
committee of prominent Republicans white
and colored) have gone from Montgomery to
Washington TO keep Spencer out OF his seat.
Good luck attend their efforts.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09

Wells, President, toquitur The devil
take 1t, Anderson, this will never do
The Democratic rebels have got q ma
jority according to the returns.
Anderson - Who cares what the re-
turns show2 We are appointed, not to
count returns, but to carry the election,
and intend to carry out my instruc-
tions faithfully. Let us have less talk
and more work. You know perfectly
well you can't make an honest living,
and that you depend upon your office
for support. Let's to business.
Wells - Well, my friends, I am q
Southern gentleman, and on principle
opposed to falsifying records, but cir
cumstances alter cases. The end some
times justifles the means. Cazanave
and Kenner, what do you say?
C,lsanave-Massa Kellogg and Boss
Packard, doy say me and Kenner got
nothin' to do wild the matter, 'cept to
sign what you tells us.
Kenner-Dat's so, Massa Wells. Save
us niggers.
Wells-Gentlemen It goes against my
grain to cheat, but when l picture to
myself the honest and Industrious ne
gro, the humble son of toll, remanded
to q life OF slavery IL the Democracy
should acquire control OF the govern
ment, my heart bleeds for the man and
brother, and sacrifice my private feel
ings to the great cause OF humanity and
freedom. The die Is cast and the negro
must be saved. Mr.. Clerk, go carefully
over the returns from the parishes of
Caddo, Jackson, Rapides, Natchitoches,
Sabine, Iberia, st. Helena, Avoyelles,
Grant and DeSoto, and strike out
enough votes to give our men a majori-
ty In the Legislature and for the State
Offices. God save the Republican party.
Anderson, soto voce-And its office
holders.
Wells-The good work Is done, and l
must be Off. Mr.. Clerk, don't promul-
gate the returns until you hear that
have left town. have business to at
Tend to in the country.
EEG,tnt On,nes.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09
Literary Nightmare.

One OF Mark Twain's last stories,
headed as above, describes how an un-
fortunate young author, in q moment
Of ill fate, had the misfortune to. read
the following lines in a paper;
Conductor, when you receive fare.
Punch in the presence Of the passengare:
blue trip slip for an eight cent fare.
A buff trip slip for six cent fare.
A pink trip slip for three cent fare.
Punch In the presence OF tho passengare.
Chorus
Come, brothers, punch with care.
Punch in the presence Of the passengare."
For weeks after having read it, it ran
high on his mind. He could neither
write, read, talk, eat or sleep, for the
abominable "punch in the presence OF
the passengare." Finally, however, he
recites it in full to preacher, friend
Of his, who learns It from him, and he
is relieved. But the miserable preacher !!
It is more a curse to him than to the
author. Being asked to officiate at
the funeral ceremonies Of dear friend
who had departed this life, he gets the
verse all entangled in his sermon. and
when asked by the relatives OF the dear
departed" for consolation, he can only
reply: "a blue trip-slip for an eight
cent fare" etc. He finally relieves his
mind Of it by teaching it verbatim to a
whole college of boys, who are now
roaming over the broad expanse OF the
United States, in mental imbecility,
repeating these infatuating lines to all
the unfortunates whom they may chance
to meet. We advise our readers to be-
ware. The effects of punch are always
injurious to the mental faculties.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-09
Kellogg

denies, 1t is reported, that he attended
the Republican caucus on Sunday. This
is simply a characteristic falsehood. He
was seen going into the room and,
moreover, he urged and implored the
Radicals there conspiring against the
peace OF the State to stand firm and
maintain the Returning Board.