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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-10-12
WHERE THE TAXES GO.

The Enormous Defatoattoms and En'bessIe-
tnents Of Grants OftoehOldeTs.
Washington Correspondence New York Sun.
Senator Window, chairman of the SEN
ate committee on appropriations, in a
speech made in the senate a few days be-
fore the adjournment of congress, intro
duced table prepared by assistant sec
rotary Conant, purporting to show the
receipts and Disbursements of the govern
ment from its organization to June 30,
1875; exhibiting also the amount Of de-
faIcations and the ratio of such losses per
81 900 to the aggregate received and dis
bursed, arranged as nearly as practicable
in periods of administration. In his
official statement the losses during
Grants administration by dedication,
and in other ways are set down as fol-
lows: Total losses in the collection and
disbursement of revenue from custom
and all other sources, PostOfice, war, ma
Wy, pensions, Indians and miscellaneous
from 1869 to June 80, 1875, So, 846, 1922
This, it is claimed, is a very favorable
showing, and special comparison is made
with the administration OF Andrew John
son, during which it is claimed that the
total losses were $4, 619, 599.81.
Now, this official statement prepared
by assistant secretary COnant is wilfully
and deliberately false, and the figures in
it are "coOked" for campaign purposes,
as | shall proceed to show. In February
last senator Davis of West Virginia, after
repeated efforts, succeeded in having a
resolution passed in the senate calling on
the secretary of the treasury for " state
ment ofall balances due to the United
States from public officers, and all such
balances due from other parties Ono
longer in the service) whose accounts
terminated since 1869" In reply to this
resolution secretary BristOw sent to the
senate, under date of June II, 1876, a
voluminOus document, in which this in
Co,,,,o4;o,, IN Jo+o;l vvoo auDD1iad. The
lOlHldVLOi' III uOV"Al ""' ""PP
Jor,ooro+;c soDot Org o1,daovOrn6 tn have
uCLhONl"'lE '0i4"VOi" Nii-AO''' Jaw w "
chic JOcuD,nDt y,riu+nd hut the rpDuh hi.
VII" NON"iAi' u" P4A0'
o,,,e stro,,uCugI1y oDd SucCessfu llv re-
G'IH0 9IlS""o"'1J ''iO
eistaI Now from this official statement
prepared under the direction or SeCfJaFy
Il -, T o,+.oo+ +bo EOllouy;v,o+ OF, m ~, a
DElSLOWJ cAIldCC ZIG AOho"lHS 9"AAA"i'1
rips.
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D"i9dl, nTT Y i0'" 80 ar"0Unts hayeter
tIi,otod airro I9Eu 70 IuDa JB76 6 3T3 al u
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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-10-12

albert RHODES argues in the Sep
tember Galaxy that the best way of pre-
venting drunkenness Is by the introduce
ton of cheap, pure, native wine.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-07-13

Dispatches from Iowa give fearful
accounts of destruction of life and proper
ty in that State on the 9th inst. A tor
nado passed over Burlington, demolish-
ing twenty houses, killing three persons
and wounding others. The village of
Rockdale was washed out. A dam on
the stream above the town broke and
every house was either carried off or
moved from its foundation except the
mill. The flood came in the dead hours
of the night, and drowned forty-two per-
sons. At Dubuque the rain fell in tor
rents, accompanied by terrific thunder
and lightning. Bridges and one house
were washed away, and live stock and
some persons drowned. The next morn
ing found the town abounding in the ex-
hibition of death and destruction. From
twenty-five to forty persons were drowned
in Warren county and six or eight in
Watson, besides some one hundred and
fifty houses were destroyed in these two
counties. The killed were principally
the wives and children of farmers. The
devastation of crops, fences and animals
in Central Iowa was immense.
Barnwell County rejoices over a Jail
delivery, which liberated four prisoners
Two were condemned to be hanged on
tomorrow, and it is thought were lib
Grated by filing their manacles and either
unlocking or having the doors unlocked,
as there were no signs of a breaking
The crowd which expected the pleasure
of witnessing the execution will have to
wait for another day to see the show.
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Notice to Contractors.
July II, 1876


OONTRACTS for rebuilding the follow
" ing Bridges will be let to tho lowest
responsible bidders, at the time and places
designated:
/, Wilson's Bridge, over Saluda River, at
Major Anderson's Mills, on Tuesday, the
first day of August, 1876. at II o'clock a. m.
Rankin's Bridge, across Three and Twen-
ty, on Wednesday, the second day of Au-
gust, at II o'clock Q. m.
Two Bridges at Pickens' plantation, on
Three and Twenty, same day, second of >Au-
gust, at o'clock p. m.
Mike Dickson's Bridge, across Town
Creek, on Thursday, the third day Of Au-
gust, at II o'clock o. m. III. ~. e,l.s ~.
Earle's Bridge, across Big Generostee, at
Evergreen, on Friday, fourth of August, ut
IL o'clock a. m.
Specifications exhibited on the days and
at the places of letting said contracts.
The right to reject any and all bids is re-
''' O. n. P. FAINT
J. JAMESON,
County Commissioners.
July IS, 1876 81 3
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Blaine's physical disabilities are in
creasiug, and his physicians have forbid
den any exercise on his part-even the
writing of a letter. This prostration of
the noted Maine politician is due to his
mental exertion in Congress during the
past session, and has probably been aug
mented by his defeat in the Republican
Nominating Convention. The effect of
his fight against the South in Congress is
not to 90 without a reward, however, for
the Governor of Maine has rendered him
the appointment of United States Sena-
tor, 10 fill the vacancy occasioned by
Senator Morrill's acceptance of the Sec
retaryship of the Treasury.
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CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ~
y ANDERSON COUNTY.
By W. W. Humphreys, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sarah A. Kitsinger has
madesuit to me to grant her letters Of Admin
jstration on the Estate and effects of WI.
Kitsinger, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all kindred and creditors of the said W.
j. Kitsinger, deceased, to be and appear
before me in Court of Probate, to be held
at Anderson Court House, on Friday,
to shew cause, ifany they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 5th day of
July, A. D. 1876.
W. w. HUMPHREYS,
Judge of Probate
July G, 1876 81 9
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sHERIFFs SALES.
BYJH. MCCONNELL, Auctioneer.

DY virtue of Executions tome direc-
ID ted, will expose to sale on the First
Monday in August next, at Anderson Court
House, the following property, to wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
Containing 10s acres, more or less, situate
in Anderson County, bounded by lands OF
Tolaver Bolt, Rob't. Martin, Mrs. Jane Gar
rison and others. Levied on as the property
of James McCleskey, at the suit of N. j.,
Orr, Adn'x., and ]. L. Orr, Adm'-
All of the DEFENDANTS interest in
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
Containing HOO acres, more or less, situated
in Anderson County, and known as the Ey-
ergreen place, bounding lands of the Estate
of NJ. II. Smith, ]. r. Earle and others.
Levied on as the property of e. J. Earle, at
the suit of ]. w. Norris, Administrator, for
the use of Eliza Sadler. 7..i.,es
Terms cash-purchaser to pay extra for
papers. ,,
q July 10 1875 ts 81 10Th S.4
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LADIES, DRESS GOODS

JAPANESE SILK-price reduced! from
60c. to 25c., and other Dress Goods reduced
from SOC. and 60c. to 25c. Grenadine from
Soc. to 25c. per yard. A lot OF Dress Go09s @
take stock on the 10th of June, and these
goods are for sale at these prices until that
time, or until they are sold.
TOWERS & BROYLES.
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STOLEN J.
Attention. Republicans

A LII Republicans who reside within the
n corporate limits of the Town of An
derson are earnestly requested to meet at
the Greeley Institute on Monday evening,
July 18th, 1876, at s o'clock. Let every Re-
publican be present Matters of impor-
lance will be considered-one of which will
be what action, if any, the Republicans will
take in the coming Town election.
JOHN R. COCHRAN,
County Chairman.
July 13, 1876 50 L
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SOUTHERN HOME SCHOOL,

FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Greenyille Street, Anderson, s. c.
Mss Ms; :. :: Y Y: HSShEs kSsEssos, Principals.
T1HE next session commences on the 9TH
Il day of August, 1875: ,.-.s
TERMs-PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
For all higher branches, including
French, Latin, Greek and Mathe-
Intermediate Glasses s....,................ IL 90
Pr;marv 500
Music .................... 20 90
Drawing and Painting. ........ ............- 70 OO
Boardingper month, exclusive oflights
and washing. IL "
Pupils boarding with the Principals .oi1
receire tuition free for one session. Ford
ther information, address
Mrs. ]. v. MOORE, Anderson, 8. G.
july 13, 1875 So
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CLOTHING! {!

CALL and examine our stock of Cloth
ing, and you will be satisfied that we are
giving bargains in Clothing, and will do SO
until the 18th June next.
TOWERS & BROYLES.
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GREAT BARGAINS.

TN order TO make change in our busi-
l. ness, we will sell
DRY GOODS,
HATS, SHOES,
CLOTHING and
FANCY GOODS,
FOR Cash, at lower prices than ever offer
ed In this market for the next forty-6ve
days. Come soon, if you want bargains.
Dress Goods reduced from 25c. to 123c.
Dress Goods reduced from 50c to 25c.
TOWERS & BROYLES,
No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, S. G.
Iulv IL 1877 81
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WOOL CARDING.

THE AndersonvilIe Wool Cards
Il are in good condition, and ready for
work Wool left with Messrs. n. K. Sulll-
van & Co., Anderson Court House, will be
F. +. HARRISON.
July 13, 1876 81
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ofsuch an exciting episode. At S.25p. m.
the Convention adjourned amid the Wild
est enthusiasm, after being in session for
more than six hours.
When the Convention re-assembled on
Thursday morning, there was single
purpose developed in every conversation
between the delegates, and determina-
ton asserted to make the work of the
Democracy invincible by uniting the
strength of Hendricks with the solidity
of Tilden. This feeling was manifest
throughout the various delegations, and
many were impatient to complete the
ticket without further delay, notwith-
standing the shower of congratulatory
telegrams which had poured in upon the
President of the Convention, which he
directed to be read for the information of
the delegates. The anxiety to nominate
Hendricks for Vice President was soon
gratifed, and when the Secretary began
to call the roll, the simple answer Hen
dricks" came from each delegation, and
was re-echoed every time by thousands
of tongues. The column was unbroken
until Ohio was reached, and the chair
man of that delegation broke the steady
phalanx by announcing thirty-six for
Hendricks and eight blanks. For mo-
| ment there was suppressed murmuring
throughout the hall, and when the an
nouncement was repeated by the Secre-
tary, innumerable Kisses greeted those
having the temerity to place their judg-
ment against the wishes of the Conven-
ton. Indiana was allowed to defer its
vote until the last moment, when its rep
resentative expressed the wishes of the
delegation by declaring that they were
not authorized to use the name of Gov.
Hendricks in connection with the Vice
Presidency, and neither were they en-
powered to Withdraw his name for that
position; that the Convention must take
the responsibility, in which the delegates
from Indiana were willing to share, and
cast the ballot of their State in unison
with the balance. Pennsylvania an.
nounced that the Convention was ready
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alted through its members to prominent
places in party management. Besides, il
was a merited acknowledgment of the
valuable services rendered by Mr.. Wat
tersoD, whose activity and energy ranked
him among the foremost of Gov. .Tilden's
friends. His brief career as presiding
officer was marked by efficiency and
directness in the discharge of its duties.
while his opening address was pointed
earnest and eloquent. Many of the dele
gates expressed a regret that the mantle
of authority was not continued with Dir
Watterson, whose style of presiding was
in agreement with their ideas of good
sense and sound judgment.
The Convention held two sessions or
the first day, resulting in permanent
organization by the selection of Gen
John A. McClernand, of Illinois, as
President, with a Vice President an6
Secretary from each State represented
The committee on credentials reported
that there were no contested seats, anc
that all the States were fully represented
Gen. McClernand made an earnest anc
patriotic speech on assuming the chair
which was yociferously cheered. His
administration as presiding officer wa
not an overwhelming success, however
as it was with great difficulty many o
the delegates caught his words from tim'
to time.
The committee on platform and reso
lutions went to work with energy ant
assiduity, remaining in session the create
part of Tuesday night, and resuming thel
iabors early on Wednesday morning
Quit number Of papers were presente'
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His body was placed on litter and
carried to Augusta by number of young
men, who were accompanied by the father
of the unfortunate young man, MIR.
Joseph Merriwether, who lives in Edge
field County, about fifteen miles from
Hamburg. The deceased was in the
twenty-t6ird year of his age. Another
account says: "Two young men were
firing from behind an abutment of the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail,
road bridge when two negroes slipped
through the tall weeds on the edge of
the river, and, coming up unperceived in
the rear of them, shot and killed MIR.
Merriwether, of Edgefeld, the ball strik-
ing him behind the ear, killing him in-
stantly. The young man who was with
Merriwether turned and fired at the
negroes, killing one dead. The other
threw down his gun and made an effort
to escape, but was pursued and captured
by the yousg man and brought in as a
prisoner"
Soon after the death of Merriwether
several men were sent over to Augusta
for piece of artillery. This was pro-
cured and carried to Hamburg as soon as
possible. The piece was stationed on the
river bank, q short distance from the
house where the negroes had taken up
their position, and a fire opened with
canister. Four rounds were fired. Little
damage was done the building, but the
fire had the effect of completely sllenclng
the negroes. During the evening eight
negroes were captured, two of them mem-
bers of the company.
About half-past or 9 o'clock party
of five escaped from the building and ran
across an open field. They were fired
upon by the white men and two of them
returned the fire, but without effect.
About 10 o'clock a negro jumped over
the fence in rear of the house and at
tempted to escape, but he was instantly
fred upon and fell dead, riddled by bull
lets. It was then ascertained that he
was Jim Cook, the marshal of the town,
who had been one of the chief promoters
of the difficulty. His head was almost
shot to pieces. Soon after this another
negro, named John Thomas, first lieuten-
ant of the company, was caught while at
tempting to escape. After he was arrest
ed he was shot in the back by some un-
known party and seriously, perhaps
mortally wounded. This action was
condemned in the severest terms by every
one and especially by Gen. Butler.
About II o'clock general search was
made throughout the town and resulted
in the finding of fifteen more negroes,
making twenty mine in all. A negro who
attempted to escape was shot in several
places and badly wounded. The negro
lieutenant, John Thomas, who, as stated
above, was shot in the back, was ex-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-07-28
AN INDEPENDENT.

The Rome Coliey, which has
been brislling with paragraphs iuti-
mating that an independent" cam
didate would run for Governor, sees
the folly Of such a menace, and now
speaks thus:
ave repeat the warning, but we
want it understood that we shall
support the nominee Of the Demo
cratic party, be he who he may
Johnson or Colquitt--w with an enero
gy and devotion that nothing-not
even the certainty of defeat-can
shake"
Now, when the Courier talks that
way, it does more to discourage an
independent than all his former
warnings" which tended more to
invite "disorganizer,' than to
soiidify the party, The Democracy
Of Georgia have too much at stake
in the coming Presidential election
to allow an "independent," hungry
for Office and its emoluments, tC
throw a FIRE brand Of discord into
its ranks, and by division and con-
sequent bitterness Of strife, turn the
State over into the hands Of a Radi'
cal scalawag> mongrelized party
| While we do not fear sJch a calami'
ty, yet THden's strength m4st no
| be weakened in other States in No
vomber, by Georgia in October
electiog an Independent or a Radi'
cal. Constitutional government, un
trammelled liberty, and national re
form, are TO precious to be lost By
personal preferences and petty pre-
indices. We don't want no Morton
TO shake his "bloody shirt: and say
u told yon Georgia was a RePubli'
can State and all she wanted was al
unintimidatcd opportunity to redeem
herself" Then unity and harmony
should prevail and prompt every
patriot and lover Of his country tc
stand firm by the Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor, no matter who he
may be.
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BLowED UP.

THE Boston Post says a dastardly
attempt, which was only too success
ful was made Wednesday morning
to blow up the house aud drug store
of DR.. julius Blodgett, in Portland,
Conn. The first attempt to destroy
the premises was made over month
ago, but it was unsuccessful. A still
more desperate plan was entered into
few nights later, but this was dis
covered. The last attempt was pro-
badly satisfactory to those engaged
iu it. DR.. Blodgett, who was asleep
with Mrs, Blodgett in the second
story, was stunned for short time,
but recovering his presence of mind,
by great exertious succeeded in say
ing his two children and servant,
who were in different rooms in the
upper story. Quick as he was he
was barely in time to get them out,
for the first story was by this time
wrapped in flames. The family was
barefeoted and in their night clothes,
and found refuge at a neighbors.-
Nothing conld be done to save the
house. The flames, fed by barrels
Of iuhammable substances, reared
upward With great fury, AID not only
quickly destroyed the house and oil
its contents, but set on fire and burned
down a closely adjoining house. =
Some years ago DR.. Blodgett was
Justice Of the Peace, and he suppo-
ses some decision then given might
have offended some one. He is un.
able to give any other explanation
Of thsse repeated acts of hostility.
Bloody shirt Morton has not yet
called for committee Of Congress to
investigate this diabolical affair, for
the reason, We suppose, that it occur
red in Connecticut, and the family
blown up were only white people.
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NAVY THIEF.

When Robson, the Secretary OF
the Navy, took charge in 1869, the
navy bore on its register two hum
drcd vessels Eight sloops of war
tornado ships, etc, purchased since,
have run the number up to two hun
bred and sixteen, The recent Ma
w investigating committee report
that there are now only one hundred
and forty-seven vessels accounted
for, and seventy-one vessels have
disappeared, gone where the wood
binc twineth, no one knows where.
And since December several other
vessels have been sold and money
disappeared; and besides this Robe
son has spent $l70,o00,O0o, disposed
of vast amount Of material OF many
ships of war, besides other material,
contracted liabilities to several mill
ion dollars, and has to show as re-
suit Of management, an insignificant
and worthless navy, inferior to other
nations who have not had a thief to
spend their money. The people may
well ask good Lord deliver us from
such Grant Robson rule of plumber.
The committee recommend that the
House take such action to punish
the guilty as the testimony and law
warrants.
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Georgia Cobb County

To all whom it may concern Mrs Margaret
Bell having made application to the court of
Ordinary of said county for permanent lett IS
of administration upon the estate of " Il Bell
late of county deceased. There are therefore
TO cite all and singular the next of Kin ana
creditors of said deceased to show cause If any
they can Why permanent letters of admiuista-
lion should NOT he granted the applicant on the
first Monday IN September next Given under
my band and seal jhis Jaly goth l776.
Ii. u. Hammett, 0rd'y.
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AT the time I'ilden was elected
Governor Of New York her taxes
we're sixteen millions. Under his
administration they have been re-
duced to eight millions. Hayes has
done nothing like ibis in Ohio Re
form, like charity, should begin at
home.
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Georgia Goth County /:

Four weeks after date application viii be
made to the CONT OF Ordinary Of Cobb county
for leave % sell The personal property aud also
Wild Lot OF Land no SOP in lth District and
1~t section of Luup<iu county and also a tenth
interest ia a lot la Polk county, tine sane be-
longing to tie estate Of VIM Barber, deceased.
This July 26th 1876.
SaLah j. Barber, Admir-.
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The fact that Governor Hayes, in
bis letter Of acceptance, promises
the oGice-hoidefs that he viii not
turn them out. bat will rather give
them a lie tenure, ought to make
them comfortable under the assess
ments now being levied upon them
for compaign purposes. it IS eYi-
dent, however. that their cortribu-
tons must be heavier than usua! this
year.
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Since Charles Francis Adams has
declared for TiIden, many of the
democrats want to run him for Cows
ernor of Massachusetts.
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THEY are getting Disguised with
Grant out in Illinois. The Young
Mems Republican C.0b of Spring
field, very respectable organization
as regards members and influence,
have administered the FIRST formal
rebuke to the bead of the Republican
party at Washing .oa-Geu Grant
"lor his partisan. personal aud and g
nifed administration OF tbe govern
ment."
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The pay Of members Of the Tex
as Legislature, has been reduced to
two dollars per day.