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CROOKED WHISKY.
Mckee Convicted-Megrue's Trial
COmmenced,. and GEN. BabcOck
Ordered to Get Ready.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-The jurors in the
case of VIM. Mckee, one of the proprie-
tors of the Globe-D Democrat, charged with
completely in the whisky frauds, received
their instructions from Judge Dillon,
Judge Treat coinciding, at hali-past 10
O'Clock yesterday morning, and returned
at halfpast II. The charge was very
long. 1t commenced with review OF
the operations Of the Whisky Ring, ad.
mitted as tact by both sides, from 1871
to 1875. The jurors were warned to ap-
proacn theiF decision dispassionately;
and especially must the jury be on their
guard against feeling the pressure Of
public Indignation against these frauds.
The only question before them was
whether the defendant was and had
been fully proved to have been in the
conspiracy. The ruling may be gathered
from such sentences as these: "As to
they are competent wit
nesses and under legislation OF Congress
must testify; their testimony is always
to be received with extreme caution and
weighed with great care by the jury.
1t 10 proper Tor the jury to seek for ma
terial facts in support Of this evidence.
II any witness is shown to have sworn
falsely here or before the grand jury in
this matter the jury are at liberty to re-
ject all his testimony. The most import
ant and delicate duty OF the jury is to
settle the credibility OF these
Witnesses ssro the jury alone
belongs the question OF weighing and
deciding the worth Of this evidences;
they should be governed by the manner
and conduct OF the witness, his apparent
motives, and the strength or weakness
OF his recollection. The law clothes de-
fendant with the protection OF innocence
until his guilt is proven beyond rea-
sonable doubt. The evidence Of guilt
must be clear, positive and abiding; il
is not sufficient that there be q strong
probability or preponderance Of testi-
Is all given TO the jury tnsy shall feel a
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clear, undoubting satisfaction Of the de.
fpndauHa puiItU

clear, undoubting satisfaction Of the de-
fendants guilt"
After the jury retired the Court an
nounced that the trial Of Constantine
Megrue, Ex-Collector of Internal Rev
enue, would begin at 2 O'Clock, and di-
rected the attorneys to notify General
Babc0ck and his witnesses to present
themselves next Monday, unless other
wise informed before that time.
After the retirement of the Mckee
jury, great interest was manifested in
all parts OF the city, but the impression
was almost universal that the jury would
either acquit or fail to agree.
About 10 O'Clock the rumor Of ver-
dict filled the Courthouse, and Judge
Treat came in and received the verdict.
Mr.. Mckee as in Court, accompanied
by his business partner, Mr.. Hauser,
but neither Judge Glover nor MIR. Vor-
hees was present. After quiet had been
restored the jury filed in, and in answer
to the question of the Clerk, the foreman
pronounced the word stguilty," and the
jury was discharged. 1t is held by good
lawyers that the verdict is defective, in
that 1t is simply "guilty," when it shoud
state whether guilty on all counts Of the
| Indictment or which ones.
CHICAGO, Fep. 1.-P. j. Pohlman, D.
5. Rush and VIM. Cooper, the late in-
dicJed distillers, have given bail. Moth
ing further has been done in whisky and
the interest is gradually dying out.
| INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-McGriff and
Hill, OF crooked whisky notoriety, were
this morning refused q new trial. The
whole batch Of sixteen will be sentenced
| to-day.
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srSS15 TWo 5sSTs. SHsa mo. 27

ical Corps; placed on the calendar. The
bill to pay the interest on the three-six-
ty-fve per cent. bonds OF the District
was called up and discussed, but.no final
action was taken on it. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.--Bills were in
troduced and referred: For the con-
struction of all tariff and collection laws.
and for the abolition of prize money.
For the free transportation through the
mails of all documents, printed by the
authority OF Congress. Organizing
National Railroad Company, to con-
struct double track, cheap freight
railway from the Atlantic Seaboard to
St. Louis and to Chicago and Council
Bluffs. To establish National Educa-
tional Fund. A bill to revise and sim
plify the tariff was presented, and
referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means. A bill was introduced to
simplify the appraisement of goods,
wares and merchandise imported into
the United States and subject to an ad
valorem duty. A resolution was intro
duced providing for an amendment to
the Constitution for levying direct
taxes. es.according to the wealth Of the re-
spective States. Referred. A Tesolu-
ton was adopted directing the Commit
| tee on Banking and Currency to inquire
| whether the interests OF the country did
not demand that the cancellation OF
/ legal tender notes should cease, and
whether it would not be more advan-
tageous and expedient to substitute
United States rates for National Bank
roc
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Political Gossip.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
NEW YORK, Feb. IA Washington
special says Kerr's letter nominating
Hendricks tor President has greatly les
sened Hendricks chances. Thurman's
stock is rising. Tilden's is not perma-
nent.
Movements are being made by the Re-
publicans of the Northwest to make a
combination in favor of Blaine for Pres
ident and Cameron, of Wisconsin, for
Vice President.
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Personals.

Major g. NJ. Kenton, the funny man OF
the Union County Journal, Marysville,
Ohio, is at the Gibson House. He flour.
isheth like green-bay boss.
John A. Gurley Roberts. "Charges
Clerk' of the Adams Express Company,
this city, proposes to spend his two
weeks leave Of absence in q trip TO Che
topa, Kansas, to look after his landed
interests in that section; (he's going to
try and make contract with the 'hop-
pers to keep off OF his wheat). He leaves
Tonight on the o. & NJ. Road.
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FORTY-FOURTH CoNGRESS--lst SESSION
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3I---A bill was in
troduced to exempt all vessels navigat-
ing the Mississippi River and its tribu-
taries, above the port OF New Orleans,
from entry and clearances. Rsferred.
Joint resolutions were submitted, ,one for
an amendment to the Constitution to
elect the President OF the United States
by the direct vote OF the people; aud an
other for an amendment to the same for
electing Senators by popular vote.
Both referred. A bill was present.
ed to amend the act Of June %,
1874, for the relief OF settlers on
railroad land grants. The Committee
en- Military Affairs reported fayorably
on the bill to reduce the number and in
crease the efficiency OF the Army Med
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Pork House FaiIure.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
New HAVEN, CONN, Feb. Lit is ru-
mored that the large pork packing house
of Judson Bros. of this city failed to-day
and tnat their liabilities are about $780,
600. Goods for the firm ON cars coming
from Chi~ago and Buffalo have been
attached here by Chicago parties. It is
expected that it is bad failure.
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BY American Press Association to the STAR.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-The discov-
ery that two members Of the Louisiana
Legislature have drawn double pay,
causes considerable excitement. The
members are Hale, of New Orleans, and
Kidd, OF jackson, two leading members.
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Along the Pacific Road.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
OMAHA, Feb. 1.-The weather along
the line Of the Union Pacific Railroad,
Laramie division. is very severe and con-
siderable snow has fallen, but passen-
ger trains are making nearly their usual
time. Freight is moving as rapidly as
possible but keeping out of the way OF
passen ger trains.
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FLASHES.

The Landis trial in Bridgeton, N. j.,
will probably conclude this afternoon.
Bob Weakly, a noted bond torger, was
arrested in Evansville, Ind, yesterday.
s. Brady, formerly Mayor OF Wheeling,
Is the new Treasurer Of West Virginia.
The eight-oared race between Harvard
and Yale will be rowed at Springfield
June 81.
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A Nice Family.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
DETROIT, Feb. Mrs. Wilcox's house
was robbed by three masked burglars
some time ago. Wednesday last man
named jerks was arrested, convicted,
and yesterday sentenced to twelve years
in the States prison for the crime. He
confessed that his father, mother and
himself committed the robbery, the
mother wearing mans clothes and a
mask.
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FINANCIAL.
CINCINNATI. Feb. 1-1:3O P. NJ.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 1-1:30 P. NJ.
Gold steady at ll21S buying, and 1131S selling,
for coin, and ll3lA for gold checks on Eastern
cities.
There is an active demand for money to-day.
which is readily met by the banks at the usual
discount rates Of s to 10 per cent.
Eastern exchange steady anu in moderate
demand Rates unchanged. Buylhg at 1-2J
discount, and selling at lao premium.
Sterling exchange is quiet and unchanged.
1t is worth 4.90 sight. aud 4.S6 6l-days bills,
gold.
Government bonds are steady, with little Oh
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"ANTED = STU ATION--By. lady in
w Texas, as governess, lady's maid or
travelling companion to some lady going to
Europe; wages no object, good homo desired ;
can give GOOD references. Address Miss
LAURA ALEXANDER, Hillsboro, Hill
County, Texas. JaZI-4t
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casket and will be removed to his, home
in Derby, Conn.,, to-day. He left wife,
three daughters and two sons.
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THOR SALE-LAND--5O 80 acres prairie land;
E good spring on same; In thicKly-settled
ncighborho0d, in Adair county, Iowa, near
county seat Or will trade. Address "W,"
lhls Office. lyl4-H
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EOR sALE-Go WHERE THE TAXES
"A WILL NOT EAT YOU UP-A splendid
farm OF GU acres, IS miles from the city. on q
railroad Address H., this Office. ja2s-tf
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LsOR KENT-COTTAGE-O six rooms, in
JIG East Paramount; inquire Of A. l.. Adams, at
Taylor and Faulkner's, corner Freeman and
Wade streets, or at Sullivan's Crossing, on e.,
II. q ID. X. r. Property on Baltimore Pike,
opposite Sullivan's Crossing. ja3l-3t
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EOR RENT--HOTELr-Sit on the cor
ia ner OF Main and Liberty Streets rent
reasonable. Address HENRY TODD, p. o.
Box 81, vevay, Ind. ja3l-4t
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FOR RENT--RooMs.

EOR RENr-STORE-R -ROOM--Sl4 Central
E avenue, good business stand. store room
and dwelling; rent cheap. Inquire at 30 Main
street. JAN -2J
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LOST.

IT OST-CHAIN AND LOCKET-On York
Il Dayton, Freeman or Baymiller Return
to 1853 York street, and get reward. ja3i-2t
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FOR sALE-.REAL ESTATE.

TSOR SALE--FARM-A choice upland farm
IN Of l43 acres, near l.. @. and j.. II. r., 10
miles from the city. Address H., this office.
ja2e-10t se.
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T,OR RENT-FACTORY-2d and Sd floor 8,
II well lighted, with steam power; a splendid
opportunity for light manufacturing purposes;
81 and SO East Eighth street, REAlSHAGEN q
BUCKNER. fel-6t
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NTANTED-SITUAII AS retail and
w prescription druggist; six years. expe-
.rience; good references; no objection to leav-
ing the city. Address, for one week, +. r.
BLAKE, care L. NJ. College, Louisville, Ky.
ia31 at
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'TOR misunderstanding 66 By 1875, CEN
il tral for business purposes, in Sharonville,
u miles north OF Cincinnati on the Dayton
Short-iine. Address Q. PINKUS, 173 West
Ninth street. ja3l-4t
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FOR RENT.

TyoR RENT-HOUSE--No. Ss George street;
JIG 3-st ry brick; eight rooms, bath and
Kitchen; in good repair; rent $4D per month.
Key at IS. ja3l-3t
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VNT ANTED = TUATION = By q young
W. well educated German, only short time
in the country, with best OF city references
Will accept OF anything to make an honest
living. Address A. M. No. IS, this Offices
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TrOR RENT = ROOM Unfurnished second
E story front, in private family, at reason
aoie terms, wi good boara, at s6s w. Ninth
street. ja3l-8t
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T1OR SALE OR LEASE-LOT-A large lot
.E in Bellevue, KY, so feet on Fairview ave.
aue, running back 2G6 feet to Rose avenue;
will sell on long time Apply at 5iS Bakewell
street, Gown gton. ja3i- st
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E,oR RENT-CO ITAGE-Of 4 rooms and
E Kitchen; No. ! neighborhood, near street
rail, oad, in Covington. Inquire at 1U7 West
Fourth street, Cincinnati, OF 90 West Eleventh
street, Covington. ja3l-2t
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V-yOR RRENT--ROOMS-The lower floor, con-
sisting OF a splendid saloon, pailor, sitting
and dining rooms, with kitchen, for housekecp-
fngs also two ohandsomely furnished rooms, op
thiisl door. for housekeeping OF logging. Apply
st 877 w, Sixth street, laSl-St
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NTANTED - SITUATION = By miller;
wv understands stone-dressing, and grind.
ing in merchant or grist work; has had 70
years experience. Address Box 80, College
Hill r. q. jaT-4t
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VNT TANTED = SITUATION - AS Assistant
wv book-keeper. shipping or entry clerk, by
young man who will commence at q very
ences. Address Z. A., this Office. ja29-6L*
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The following is the 80 p. Nj. report OF New
York Stock Market, as received by Lea, Ster-
rett u Co., 2S West Third street:
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TrOR SALE OR TRADE-LOTS 20 nice
ia suburban lots near Cincinnati, and $4,000
mortgage notes to exchange for stock OF
goods Address THOMAS DRYDEN, Milford,
kOsciusko County, Ind. ja3l-4t
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TNJR RENT OR LEASE-DAIRT FARM
T For a term OF four years, good dairy farm
Of 100 acres, one mile north OF Reading, near
turnpike. Inquire at toll-gate, or address. for
particulars, A. L. GORMAN, Reading, Ohio.
fe1 ct
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L>OR SALE CENTENNIAL INK POW
Il DER.-Every package makes one quart Of
fine ink. Is cents per package, or three for 50
cents, postpaid. Address l.. FIMEf OR, st.
Martins, y. ja3l -3tS
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TSOR RENT ROOMS - Elegant furnished
IL front; hot and cold water baths and all
other modern conveniences; southeast corner
Vine and Eighth streets. jaSl-2t
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WI TANTED-SITUAT UATION-By an English
w man and wife, to take Charge OF q gen.
'tleman's place; both understand their busi-
ness; best Of references. Apply at ITO Bank
street. jaSl-3t
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NTANTED = SITUATION = By young
wv lady Of respectability as companion to
an elderly couple who intend to travel this
summer. Address MAY NORTON, Shamokin,
northumberland, Penn. ja3l-4t
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LNOR SALE--SrAND--A PHYSICIANS loca-
Il tion IN a good locality; business worth
$4,000 q year; good reasons given for wanting
to sell. Address j. RUSH, Box, 81, Van Vert,
Van Vert County, Ohio. ja2T-4t
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TOR SALE-WOUD-6 feet of dry cot
H ton wood. Apply at WEED SEWING MA
CHINE OFFICE, Nos. 2 and 8 Central avenue,
Grand Hotel fe1-6t
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BOARDING.

D0ARDING-A gentleman and wife or two
ID gentlemen can lind nicely furnished rooms
and good board at reasonable rates by apply
ing at 279 George street. ja3l-2t
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DOARDING = Two second-story corner
Id rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished,
with board; house contains all modern inn
provsments. Apply OF address northwest COR
ner Park and Kemper streets, Walnut Hills.
ia8l-3t
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TyOR RRENT--ROO OM--Nicely furnished room
IL with large cloths closet, gas, and fire IL de-
sired. Comfortable for two gentlemen. 2dC
Plum street, between George and seventh.
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ENOR SALE = CHEAP - LIFE SCHOLAR
IL SHIP-For full Arithmetic and Telegraph
Course at Bryant, stratton u DeHan's College
For full particulars address S. p. c., Box o,
city. ja3-tf,d&w
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EvOR SALE WAGON : Large platform
Il spring wagon, capacity two tons, suitable
for wholesale grocery or ice business. Inquire
o. Bank-street Omnibus Company. ja3!-2t
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lVKT ANTED- STU UATION-By boy fifteen
wv years old that can write good hand and
is willing to work. Address j. O'HARA, NO.
G6 Hughes street, Cincinnati.
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LNOR SALE-CALL CARDS-Watered silk
IL call cards, with name, at Csc pack. just
out Samples &c. AMERICAN CARD COM
PANY, Xenia, y. ja28-5t*
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ED-sITUATION-By an expert
wv enoed nurse; no objection to smallpox
eases: best of references. Address or call on,
for one week, Mrs. BROWN, II New at. jaSi -3t
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yXTANTED-SITUATI a boy be-
wv tween l8 and IA. who writes English and
German, in any kind Of business. Address u.
It., 723 Vtne street. la3l -3t
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UTANTEp-sITUATI AS agent to
wv travef4 4or Wholesale liquor house. or
tobacco and cigars or furniture. Address
BENEY WOOD, Bro0kville, o. ja3l-9t
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UTANTED-sITUATI sober, in
wv dustrious engineer; good references
Cali or address JOHN DEARDON, 4l Pierson
street. Ja3l-2t
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VKTANTED = SITUATION = By an expe-
w rienced druggist. Ten years in the busi-
ness. EDWARD A. ABBOTT, White Pigeon,
Michigan. laS-4t
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NOTWITHSTANDING

UTANTED - -SITUArION-As saleslady;
w good references; experienced. Address
C. II. g., 267 George street. JaSl -3t
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FOR SALE.

L,OR sALE-KINDLING-B quality pine
H. kindling, at 452 W. Fifth st., loose and in
punches. ja1S-13t*
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VOL. 81 ssE EHs &Ess. sHsH;

NIEHAUS-Friday morning at o'clock, j..
Jos. Niehaus, at the age Of 81 years
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w ket business; one who understands the
meat business can have the clerk department,
as thoroughly understand the outside work
have had ten years experience. Address Box
40, New Trenton, Ind. ja8l-4t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED = WAGON MAKER = Young
w man; references. Address s. 8. SEELY,
sr., New Trenton, Ind. 1t+
Lincoln County advocate. (Canton, Dakota Territory, [S.D.]) 1876-1877, 1876-11-29
Contempt of-Court.

COLUMBIA, Nov. 25.-The Supreme
Court has, just entered judgement Of ST.
800 fine each and commitment Of all mem
bers of the board OF canvassers to Jail I'M
Ill released by order of the court
The court is now proceeding with the
eases against United States District Attor-
ney Corbin, council for the board, for con-
tempt There il considerable suppressed
excitement. !:
United States DistrictAttorney Corbn,
council for the board Of sanvassers, dis
claimed any intention Of contempt and
asked until Monday TO satisfy the court
Granted.
The court is now occupiedI with argu.
msnt on:the electoral vote.
TIE suPREAE COURT
this afternoon took the order under advise
ment;requesting the board Of State canvas
sers to make comparison with the!ireturns
Of the county canvassers and the returns of
precinct managers in cases of Presidential
electors and will give decision Monday.
The court declined to issue the order
giving certificates to members OF the Leg
islature from g. Edgefe!d and Laurens
counties refused by the board but stated
that such members could obtain copy of
the record from the clerk of the court
which would be equivalent to..a certificate.
IN JAIL.
Five members Of the board of canvass,
ers who were constructionably arrested
this morning reported at jail this evening
where they are now confined. Their names
are: F. L. Cordoza, Treasurer; T. q. Dunn
COMPTROLLER: Gen. William Stone, -Attor
ney General; H. +. Payne, Adjutant and
1nspeator General, comprising the board
Of canvassers.
Lincoln County advocate. (Canton, Dakota Territory, [S.D.]) 1876-1877, 1876-11-29
THANKSGIVING DAY.
By tho Prsstdent Of ths United States Of
4 PROCLAMATION.

A PROCLAMATION.
From year to year we have been sccus-
toned to pause in our daily pursuits, and
set apart \ time to offer our thanks to AL
mighty God for the special blessings He
has vouchsafed to us with our prayers for
continuance thereof
We have at this time equal reason to be
thankful for his continued protection, and
for many material blessings which his
bounty has bestowed. In addition to these
fsvors according to the United States IS
individuals, we have especial occasion to
express our hearty thanks to Almighty
God that by his providence and guidance
OUT government, established century
ago. has been enabled to fulfil the purpose
Of its founders, in offering an asylum to
the people of every race, securing civil
and religious liberty to al within it, Dor.
ders, and melting out to every individual
alike justice and equality before the law.
It is moreover especially our duty to offer
our humble prayers to the father of all
mercies Of this divine favor to us q nation
and as individuals.
Ulysses s. Grant, president of the United
States, do recommend to the people Of the
United States to devote Thursday, the 30th
day of November next, to the expression
of their prayers and thanks to Almighty
God, and, laying aside their daily avoca-
| tons and all secular occupations, to a.
semble in their respective places Of wor.
ship and observe ouch day as a dsG OF
Thanksgiving and rest.
US. GRANT.