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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
THE MORNING COURIER

Recent political events strongly indicate speedy
return of the Democratic party 10 supreme power
i'm the nation. The House of Representatives h
noY Democratic by large minority the govern
nrsnt Of more than one hnitst the stats Is nd
ministsred 10y Democrats the party enters upon
tho Presidential contest with the hrigctost hopes,
and under the most substantial oneourag, ment.
The wonderful revelations OF rasci.lity and cor
rnption on the part Of Republican leaders, which
have burdened the press and horrihed the people
during the past three years makes u clearly the
duty of every man to take an active patti in the
great contest of the present year. More than at
any previous time during the history of the coun-
try, "A trustworthy daily newspaper Is now nee
esssnry To every citizen, in order that he may
intellgenty discharge his political duties. The
! Chicago Morning Courier is consistent Demo-
Graf newspaper. II will be devoted 20 the work Of
aiding in rcslling the nation from the party that
has debnuchcd its service squandercd ITS treasure
and enslaycned its liberties. IL will advocate n
speedy return TO specie payments, but believes
that this result should be brought about by COO
nomieal management Of the Government, and
not by arbitrary enactment. IL believes in green
backs at par, and the same currency Tor the rich
AMI the poor. Ii will advocate Home Rule, Free
Trade, Public Economy, the old cardinal princi-
Piles OF the Democratic party.
The Courier hue established n widespread rcpu-
taiion brst clnss newspaper, The aim OF It's
management il to make II all that the public in
these hufrying days cnn desire, namely-a com
plete newspaper. Every fncilty known 10 mod
Crn journalism will be utilized to ensure the
prompt presentation of all important intelligence
from all parts of the world, while the utmost
will be exercised to CLEAN only such as is worth
printing. In short, The Courier will give all the
news promptly any other paper ana con-
densed into more attractive and readable form
than the blanket sheets.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

Peoria, Illinois, is in trouble.
The ground upon which it is built
was rateote1 to the present hold
ers, Subject to French claims"
and one of these claims has turned
up which threatens to absorb
the entire site Of the city. The
claimants are the Reraut heirs
whose title is based on a grant Of
the French Government in 1923
which title was recognized and pro-
vided for in the treaty Of 1903 by
which the territory of Louisiana
was coded to the United States
The heirs claim about $50 square
miles of land in all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
CHOICE FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS,
Strawberries And Peaches,
NEW SORTS BY MAIL

Plants Of tho newest and finest
improved sorts, carefully packed
and prepaid by mail. My collec-
ton of Strawberries took the first
premium for the best Collection, at
the great show of the Mass. Horti-
cultural Society, in Boston, last
season. / grow nearly 100 varie-
ties, the most complete collection
in the Country, including all the
new, large American and imported
kinds. Priced descriptive Cata-
logue, gratis, by mail. Also, Bulbs,
Fruit Trees, Roses, Flower or Gar
den Seeds, sl.00 by mail.
Q. Q. The True Cape Cod
O. Cranberry, best sorts for
Upland, Lowland, or Garden, by
mail, prepaid. 81 per 100, So per
1000. Wholesale Catalogue to the
Trade. Agents Wanted.
b. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony
Nurseries and Seed Warehouse,
Plymouth, Mass. Established 1912.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

A bill was reported in the Senate
recently from the Committee on
Civil Service and Reirenchment
fixing the salary Of the President
Of the United States from and af-
ter the 4th of March, 1877, at $780,
600 per annum. The bill was re-
ported by Senator Wright, who in
troduced it originally. There was
no necessity for n Senate committee
taking the initiative in the matter,
as the House will attend to it in
the Legislative, Executive and Ju-
Gicial Appropriation bill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

The House has ordered an in
quiry into the New York postoffice
and custom house building. The
building has unquestionably cost
a great deal moro than it is worth,
but an investigation will be useless
unless some preventive of future
extravaganza in expenditures for a
public building shall be discovered
as q result.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

There IL chance sfill that the
Old South Church in Boston will
be saved as q relic. The Boston
Advertiser says: ave are author
lied to say that gentlemen repre-
senting the majority of the Old
South Society are prepared to sub
scribe $4,000 toward the purchace
Of the old church edifice, that it
may be preserved. They propose
that the property shall be sold by
the society at a valuation to be fix
ed by three disinterested men and
decided 10 the Massachusetts, His
torical Society, to be kept as a
building. Not to discuss
again the question whether the
property should not have been re-
tanned by the church purposes, we
think the present proposition is
,nc worthy Of being accepted, and
liberal under the circumstances.
Of course, however, 1t requires
larpest and immediate action,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
The Emma Mine Scandal.

The disclosures which have been
made to the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, in regard to the
Emma Mine, are Of character to
reflect most discreditably on all
those engaged in the scheme by
which the shares Of stock were
worked of" upon the London
market. And Of all the men con-
nected in any manner withNhe
mine, there is none, if the testimony
taken by the committee be true,
whose connection was more discrcd-
liable than that of r. c. Schenck,
at present United Stctes Minister
to Great Britain. 1t has been
sworn positively, by witness whose
knowledge of all the many ques-
tioAable transactions in which the
owners Of the Emma Mine indulg-
ed appears to be extensive, that the
five hundred shares Of stock orig
nally held by Minister Schenck
were a gift to him, and that it was
not until certain ugly rumors be-
gan to fly around, that Schenck
gave his note for the purchase price
Of the shares, with a mortgage Oh
his property in Washington as Sc
Guilty. More, than this. The wit
ness Lyon, swears that Schenck
received 800 shares of stock in adj
dition to the 500 previously owned
by him, which sold for G23 share,
or e3 premium, after the quality
of the minc had been magnified.
No consideration is mentioned as
having paid for these shares. If
the testimony is permitted to stand
uncontradicted and uncontroyerted,
its effect will be to convince the pub
lie that the judgement which it had
already passed upon Minister
Schenck is far too mild. The fact
that it has been offered-that o
witness should speak of the Amer
lean Minister as one Of the ring of
sharpers, that his name should, az
has been sworn it was, be banded
about as that of man "who want
ed to make money"-will cause the
people of this country to wait with
painful anxiety for o frank, free
and full statement from General
Schenck. Nothing else can serve
him at this juncture ; and unles he
can and does make it he will be
looked upon as a man who has
brought shame upon his country
and disgrace and ruin upon himself.
The committee on Foreign At
fairs has no right to make an in
quiry into the Emma Mine transac-
tons, except in so far as it may be
necessary for it to arrive at just
estimate Of the conduct of Minis
ter Schenck. 1t can be thwarted
in its enquiry by obdurate witness
es, and even Minister SchenclS him
self cannot well bs compelled to
make an explanation to the COM
mittee. The witness Lyon has cast
such a light upon the scandalous
transactions that have occurred,
bringing into prominence tho i]g-
ures Of ex-senator Stewart, Trevor
w. Park, Professor Silliman and
General Schencl, and giving a
glimpse Of Senator Morton in the
laoL ,x.....,d that IL il 70 ho ,-o,v..<.x.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

A proposition to abolish Lent
will probably be regarded by many,
even Of those who do not observe
the fast very strictly, as a startling
one bnt that is the proposition
which is to he made in the Reform
ed Episcopal Church. At a con-
ference held in Philadelphia few
days since by clergymen of that
denomination it was decided to
recommend the policy of abandon
ing the observance to the General
Standing committee, on the ground
that the indulgence in worldly
pleasure before and after Lent is
increased by way Of compensation
for enforced abstention during the
season of fasting, and npon the
further ground that uniform mod
Grafton Of life is the cburch's great
need, and that this may be better
secured without Lenten observances
than with them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

There is another chance for
Kenealy if he can only get admit
ted to the ar again. 4 Birming-
ham coach-builder named Thomas,
Gains the Wadlon Hall estates,
Buckinghamsl ire England, which,
with q cumulated money, exceed
in valne three millions sterling.
The birmingham claimant has not
been able TO carry on an action
heretofore, owing TO want of funds,
but several gentlemen have offered
pecuniary aid on the particulars
of the claim appearing in a local
paper. The matter is to be placed
in the han7s Of solicitors, who will
be instructed to take immediate
action for the valuable property.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

The bar of Salt Lake City
has paid a handsome compliment
TO Judge Emerson, formerly Of
Mich gan, in requesting his selec-
ton to preside in the Third Judi
,ill Court in the absence of Chief
Justice White.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
THE WEEKLY COURIER,

Has large circulation in every western state
aud territory. IL j. our aim 20 make The Weekly
Courier the best family paper in the West, and
we shall continue 20 give in its columns q large
amount of miscellaneous reading matter, such az
stories, tales, poems, scientific intelligence and
agricultural information for which we are not
able to mahe '0om in our daily edition. Tho agri-
Cultural department especially one of its promi-
nent features The fashions are also regularly
reported IN It's columns and so are the markets OF
236w6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
ALPENA WEEK. Y ARGUS.
Wednesday, March s, 1876.

Several millions of bank circula-
ton were retired during January
and February. This does not look
as if there was any scarcity in the
volumn Of currency anoat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

CuURcHE's MUSICAL VIsIToR.-Thc
March number of this leading musical
journal Is an excellent one. The first
article Is an interesting review of "Vo-
cal Methods" by John Howard, Of great
value to all singers, and especially TO
professionals. "Singing by Compulson"
is also good reading for singing people,
aud is amusing as we'll rs instructive.
Then comes q musical story, entitled
as. II. &. "A new Interpretation" by
ID. G. Addison, "My Winter Bouquet" is
a delightful sketch full Of poetic thought.
The sketches of Mozart and Beethoven
are continued with Increasing interest.
Mr.. Roots article on Won Bulow is the
best we have seen. Giving the reader a
good idea OF that masters method. the
editorial articles on "Muscular Musical
Expression" "OrganiSis Salaries" and
: Our Popular Songs are highly enter
tanning. Tie ususal department OF
short notes complete the literary con-
tents. The musical pages in this num-
Der give US, Ill take thee back, kath-
loen," song and chorus "Sunny Scene
Polka y Letter in the Candle" tran
Scription and ITO my Mother" song I;
besides Il supplement containing several
pieces Of organ muslc-in all, not less
than would cost all the Visitor subscrip-
ton for whole year. Send stamp for
sample copy. JOHN CHURCH 81 CO.,
Publishers, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

vigorously protested against the
destruction of the building will be
ready to supply
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

A very important invention has
been made hy Lieutenant Maka-
rolf, of the Russian navy, Which is
intended to prevent the sinking
of ships in cases Of collision or
other damage. 1t consists of mats,
which can be effectively applied
after the occurrence OF a Leak
These mats are practically indie
strnctible when exposed to the
ragged edge of the plates, however
large the aperture or severe the
pressure Of the water. They are
perfectly watcr-tigbt, and contin-
nous submersion only tends to
strengthen their qualities. The
Russian navy is now supplied with
them, and several ships have been
raised through their agency.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

4 DMTNIsTRArOR'S SALE OF REAL rs
~ TATE.-In the matter of the estate OF Charles
Walters, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of q Ii
cense and authority granted tome by Obed Smith,
Esq, Judge Of Probate of Alpcna County, Niichi-
gan, will sell az public aution 10 the highest
bidder at the front or hall door Of Potter Broth
ers' brick block, on Second street, in the city OF
Alpcna, on the 18th day of April A. ID. 1876, az
two O'Clock =. NJ OF scid day, all the interest OF
said deceased in anl TO the following described
lands, 10 wit: The southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter OF section twenty 90, and the
northwest quarter Of the northwest quarter of
section sixteen 40, all in township thrty-two 32l,
north Orange four 4 cast, Alpcna county, Mich
igan.
ANDREW W. COMsTOCR,
Administl itor.
Dated Feb. 2s, 1876.
j. II. TURSBULL, Attorne-. 23Sw7-2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

Geo. ". .Sdrdge &c Co.'S, Column
Persons answering any Of these advertisements,
will please state where they saw the same.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

A report has just been received
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-27

We beat the world" saws the Virp.
Enterprise, and proceeds to demonstrate
the truth Of the assertion by giving the
following description of mammoth
engine about to be erected on the Com
stock:
The finest engine ever contracted for
probably in the world is the Neptune
OF the Comstock" now being constructed
for the Chollar-P otosi, Hale and Nor
GROSS and Savage combination shaft
Isaac l.. Rsqua, Superintendent, and w.
d. Patton, constructing engineer. Be-
fore proceeding to the description OF this
Incompatible engine q few words con.
corning the shaft at which it is placed
will not be amiss.
The dip OF the Comstock being to the
east and great depth being necessary to be
reached in opening mp the ors-vein and
extracting the ore. the companies above
named secured A eligible site and COM
menced sinking . combination shaft
across the ravine and three. quarters OF q
miles east OF the city. The excavation
made 10 about 1880 feet. The shaft,
whom timbsred up. will contain four
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-27

The State Prison Investigation seems
likely to burst up in row. Governor
Bradley has withdrawn from the deliber-
atoms Of the board. Mr.. De Long the
Governors counsel has also retired.
Before retiring those gentlemen intimated
pretty strongly that the remaining
members of the board were not inclined
to act impartially. The Governor on
leaving through his counsel made the
following remarks:
To my fellow members OF the Board
l beg to say that have asked for nothing
but full, fair aud impartial investiga.
ton. Agreeing with my counsel in his
views that this is being denied, will not
be party TO partial one. therefore
leave you to act as best may suit you in
the premises, adhering on my own part
to my statement that il allowed fair
opportunity could prove to the salts
faction OF the public the truth OF oil
have ever said relative to the Warden.
Mr.. belong stated on his own behalf
The Board having refused TO allow the
evidence to be given to show that Mr..
Lyman starved the prisoners, whilst it
allowed Hyman to prove what his dietary
allowance to the prisoners was, is q rul.
ing wonderfully partial to Hyman, and
evinces 80 clearly determination on the
part of a majority OF the Board to justify
him in his acts, that feel called upon to
withdraw from the conduct of this pro.
ceeding. am wholly at loss to under
stand why the Board would allow Hyman
to prove what for and how much be gave
the prisoners and not allow me to show
that his evidence was untrue.
On their part Attorney General Kit
treli aud Secretary OF State Minor denied
the charge of Partially. Those gentle
men are now conducting the examination
alone.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-27
GOING SOUTH.

As probably q marine voyage is not
much to its taste, the Star OF Empire I"
will have to take o new departure and
cast Its brilliant rays over the long
clouded States of Northern Mexico. That
region seems year by year to grow more
and more in want of the peace, security
and development Of which It would be
assured by passing under the Govern.
ment OF the United States. A magnificent
area OF country, rich with metallic wealth
and able TO beautifully reward the labor
Of the farmer, is lying on our southern
border almost unoccupied and compare.
lively unproductive. This fact is be-
coming the topic Of public remark and
private conversation. Longing eyes and
growing desires are turning to Northern
Mexico as the next field for the advsn-
turous and restless. This element forms
so large portion OF the old Western
and Pacific States, that seeking as it al
ways IL. some new excitement, its love
OF new scenes OF adventure, infect as
with contagious fever all the mem
bers of the communities Of which
II forms part. Added to this Ia the deep.
seated impression that by mere force OF
gravitation, as the smaller and weakly
are attracted to the large and powerful,
Northern Mexico will ere long become
q portion OF the Great Republic. 1t ia
to be hoped that the day when so desir-
able a contamination will be effected is
no far of. When the vast mineral wealth
Of Sonora, Durango aud Sinaloa will be
explored and compelled by industrious
hands to yield it's boarded treasures to the
uses OF mankind. Political events also
appear to be trending In that direction.
The condition OF the border in Texas is
daily becoming more unsatisfactory and
there ia no telling how soon ii will be
made the occasion Of again carrying the
stars and stripes across the Rio Grande.
Whenever that movement ia made
Northern Mexico falls like a ripened
pear into the hands OF its powerful
neiHhbor.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-27
(Copy No. la
SUMMONS.

CTATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF LIN.
y COLIN, Phoebe Township.
In Justices Court, before L. Il. Allen, Justice
Of the Peace. in and for the Township and
County Aforesaid.
The State OF Nevada to Hercules Mining Com.
pany and all owners Of. or claimants, known
or unknown, to the following described prop.
erty. to witt Consisting Of improvements on
the Hercules Nine" situated in said Bristol
Mining District, In Lincoln County. Nevada.
greeting:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
the undersigned, a Justice Of the Peace in and
for Phoebe Township, County OF Lincoln, on the
Thirty-first day Of March, 1876,
At 70 O'Clock m. to answer unto the complaint
OF the State OF Nevada. which sues TO recover
the sum Of Fourteen (SlA) dollars, gold coin,
delinquent taxes on the before described prop
erty. for the fiscal year 1876, together with per.
centage and costs rs is provided by law, as
fully set forth in complaint on file in my
office. And II you fail to appear snd answer,
the plaintiff then and there will take judgment
against you for the aforesaid amount, together
with all costs subsequent to the assessment OF
said taxes and Of this action.
Given under my hand in the Township Of
Phoebe, County Of Lincoln, this cath day OF Feb.
ruary, A. ID. 1876
u.E. ALLEN.
Justice of the Peace Of said Township.
State Of Nevada County Of Lincoln.-In Jus.
tees Court, Phoebe Township.
The State Of Nevada to the Sheriff Of said
County: You are hereby required to make due
and legal service Of above summons and make
your returns thereon within the time prescribed
by statute.
u. Z. ALLEN,
Justice Of the Peace In and for Phoebe Town
ship.
HPioche, New. February oath. 1876.
Attest; true copy.
K. FIFE, Sheriff
f27-td By II. +. WuLsoN, Deputy.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-27
NOT GUILTY.

The jury inpaneled in the Bsbcock
case has returnedA verdict OF not guilty.
This is matter Of congrat ulation in one
respect, and in another its signifcsncy
loses much OF its force and value. In
the FIRST place. it is very fortunate that
the country has been saved the odium
and disgrace Of having the most conf.
Dental employe and trusted friend of its
chief magistrate branded as q convicted
felon. That the companion of the Presi-
dent has not been proved an accomplish
In the crime OF stealing tho revenue of
his country. While this is Q mos. sub
stantial benefit and most fortunate ter
mination to 1ery unpleasant complica-
ton, it loses much OF its moral force
because those mysterious kilograms were
never explained. Instead of meeting
and aiding au investigation of these un-
explained transactions. the legal advisors
of Babcock have avoided as strenuously
as possible any discussion relative to
them. It may be that tina. was the safer
course to pursue. but 1t is to be regretted
that the controlling circumstances were
such as 10 render II necessary to be
adopted. However. now that Bristow' g
lightning has been warded off from the
White House. to which its lurid glare
wss all too near, We hope its occupants
will remember that for the honor Of the
American people. its good name at home
and abroad. that they, like Caesars wife.
should be above Aspicion. They should
avoid the semblance Of evil and the CON-
pany Of evil doors. Crooked whisky
men--Shepherd and his crowd of safe
burglars are by no means the best asso-
ciates the President and his official reti-
nue. can affect, and in the future ought
to be avoided.