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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11
LETTER FROM FRANKFORT

| FRASKFoRT, KY, Feb. stb, 1876.
Id'tos HsieJior Journal
The Legislature of the present General
Assembly Of Kentucky, has not yet been
marked by the passage Of a great number
Of bills of general interest to the State,
though the work has been cut out for much
that will, when finished, prove to be, both
If interest and Importance to the State at
large. A detailed account Of this charac-
I ter Of Legislation, would not be practicable
in a short communication, nor is il desira-
Bile, inasmuch, as the daily and weekly pa
pers throughout the St. te, have kept even
pace with the Legislative history now being
made by the representatives of the people.
The Conventional interest BILL on the
proposition to repeal, will he considered by
/ the House on tomorrow, in Committee Of
the Whole. BY the time this reaches y1u,
such action a. may be taken, will have
been had, and | refrain from any expression
of opinion, as to the result. ! may say,
hogever, that the belief prevails, that, if
the bill is hot finally defeated in the Senate,
a compromise will be reached, by which the
rate of interest will be fixed at eight per
cent. The advocates of the repeal in the
| House, are respectable in number and nflu.
ence, while the leaders Of the opposition
are especially noted for respectability of
talent.
The proposition to reduce the rate Of
taxation, receives both, honest and lively
consideration. Those who oppose the re-
duction, are as sincere advocates Of re-
trenchment as can be found in the Legisla-
ture. They have no iOldness for the ex.
trayagances of public administration, but,
doubt, ia good faith, whether the legitimate
expenses OF Government can be met by
taxation at the rate Of 40 cents ON the one
hundred dollars, when 20 cents to the one
hundred dollars Of the assessment il appli-
ed to the support Of the Common Schools.
They believe that experiments of this kind
should not be made, il the chief en1 to be
promoted, Is the gaining of some populari-
~ at home, L strikes every one, as an AK.
iom, thgt Il would be better TO have a
slight surplus in the Treasury, than
slight deficiency,
The question of the Prnitentary is one
that calls for thoughtful consideration.
Whether 1t should be enlarged or branched,
or whether the conyicts should he worked
out, is not determined, and each alternative
has lis supporters. Each member eoneurs
with the other in the general, though not
very vow, remark-thai something must
be done--but what that something is, is one
of the unsolved problems. The probability
j., that they win be worke Out.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11
srANrOuD, Ky
rsss.s Nss.asz, t.s.,iary u. 1870.



\ Terrible CALAMITY. AT Rob
inson's Opera House, Cincinnati, las,
Saturday cvcninr::ihcrc were 5000 per
ans present. When a red calcium
light vas made to display a scene,
,omc one, who perhaps thought ih'
house was anamc, cried out Fire J
At once men, women, aud children
ran pcll nell TO the dcor-wsys, and
such wss the panic and excitement
that hey tumbled over and down up
ON each other until the mass was sew
ersl deep with dead, dying, AMI
wounded, of all ages and sexes. Quiet
was restored finally, but not until q
considerable number had been killed
and wounded. Had they walked out
us usual, all Of the audience could have
got out safely III two or three minutes,
even though the house had been on
Gre. But people lose all presence Of
mind under such excitement, and be-
come as unmanagcablc as so many
stampc,led horses or cattle. Presence Of
mind under circumstances like this,
seems to he impossible. The strang-
est part of the terrible horror was, that
those in the front Of the crowd, near
the stage, did not know OF the panic
going on at the doors, and many peo-
pie went home in blissful ignorance Of
the dreadful scene which had taken
place at the theater. One woman dis
played great presence Of mind, which
proves an exception to the almost uni
versal rule. She and her five children
were in box, and the children want.
cd to run out, which would have prov
ed to be the road to death, but she
gathered them about her and held
them until the excitement was over.
Had others acted with like good sense
this fearful tragedy would not have
been enacted.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

Those who live so tar away from
India, and are not acquainted with the
country, have but little idea OF the
Improvements which have been made
there by the English Government. II
is beautiful and productive country,
and thousands Of miles of splendid
rail and other road ways, have been
made. Their grand turnpike is sever,
al hundred miles long, over which,
every ten or dozen miles, rides Il
Waterman, continually, in ordtr tc
zee that no obstruction exists, and ev,
cry Loose rock is removed, and every
hole instantly filled, so that the road
is kept as smooth ms a floor. 1t runs
through a velvet lawn of grass on
each side. Over such highway. who
would not like to drive, and gladly
LAY the tolly
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

A correspondent of the Stockton
Gal Herald writes as follows:
II herewith append recipe which
has been used to my knowledge in
husdreds of cases. 1t will prevent or
cure the Small Pox, though the pit
tingS are filling. When Jenner dis
covered cow-pox in England, the world
Of science hurled an avalanche OF fame
upon his head; but when the most sci.
entific school of medicine in the world,
that of Paris-published this recipe as
a panacea for Small Pox, it passed
UNDECIDED. 1t is as unfailing as fate,
and conquers in every instance. 1t is
harmless when taken by well person.
1t will also cure scarlet fever. Here
is the recipe as | have used it, and
cured my children of scarlet fever;
here it is as ] have used it to cure the
Small Pox, when learned physicians
said the patient must die if red;
Sulphate OF zinc, one grain; fox
glove (digitalis;) one grain; half a
teaspoon,ul of sugar; mix with two Ia
blespoonfuls of water. When thor
oughly mixed add foIr ounces of wat.
er. Take a spoonful every hour. Eth
er disease will disappear in twelve
hours. For a child smaller doses, nc.
cording to age. If counties would
compel their physicians to use this,
there would be no need of pest-houses.
If you value advice, and experience,
use this for that TERRIBLE disease"
more TO THE EDIroR.-If any
more evidence than the above is need
ed | would say that | have a friend
who knows of the above recipe being
used in a number of cases in Cincinnati
and vicinity-one case, a very,,bad one
it was supposed the patient would
die. The result was exactly as sta
ted ID. L., Covington, Ky.]
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

A KENTUCKY Baptist minister as
serts, IN a lecture which he has been
delivering-t that we can make il rain
whenever and wherever we wish. The
use of powder, in large quantities, by
firing cannon, will produce the desired
result. he states. lis theory is new
and not iull, established, and ii may
prove TO be AS uncertain as the pre-
dictions Of Prof Tice. We are OF the
opinion that the falling of rain is gov
erned by naturs, and not by artificial
regulations, aud that all the poweer
now on the market could not produce
q rain. How was it during the late
war; Did the explosion of a thousand
rounds bring on a rain
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

IT is said by those who kept an ac-
count II the state Of the weather for
fifty years past, that the winter of
lSS0-3l, was very much like the pres
eiit,winter. Flowers bloomed in Jan
ury--strawberries, the SECOND crop,
we're ripe in October, and the buds
upon the elms, were swelled out in
February, and of course were killed.
1t is also said, that one hundred and
thirty years ago, there was scarcely
any frost until the middle of Janua-
ry. Nature takes strange freaks, and
has ever done so, but we hope she will
in the future, as in the past, make
those freaks few and far between.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THE Feeble Minded Institute at
Frankfort is a great and worthy char.
ty. Wewere much pleased with speech
of our Sup't of Public Instruction,
Rev. Mr.. Henderson, which was pub
lished in the Courier-Jomnai Of Tues
day last, and which gave a brief, but
satisfactory account ofthe good results
flowing from that source. BY the
efforts of those connected with that
charitable Institution, many feeble
minds and bodies have been made
strong, and light has been turned in
upon darkened understandings. A
more worthy charity does not deserve
the fostering care Of our State.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

The Lower House of Congress has
passed bill repeating the Bankrupt
Law, to take effect January 1st, 1877.
1t does not. of course, effect pending
cases, nor, from the wording of the
last clause does it prevent others
from seeking the benefits of the law
until after the first of next January.
1t will now 60 TO the Senate for action,
and as it passed the House by large
majority, 10 for repeal, to So agar st
it is thought that the Senate will
concur. At least it is hoped by all
honest men that the repeal will be
made. We notice that all of the
Kentucky delegation voted for re-
peal, but many prominent Southern
Democrats voted against repeal.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

CONGRESS very properly restored
the old rates Of postage on third-class
mail matter, and transient newspapers
can be sent for one cent instead of two
cents, and merchandise much cheaper
than the Express Companies charge
1t is a solid blow at these soulless cor,
pOrations.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

The Directors of the Louisville
Baptist Orphans Home, have had a
claim for damages before Congress for
some years, and it has been allowed in
full, but we have not learned the sum
claimed. 1t arose out Of destruction
to their property, or the Use of the
same during the war, by the military
authorities.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

QUEEN VICTORIA made her usual
speech to Parliament n the occasion
of the opening thereof, the other day,
of course DeIsraeli, wrote it out for
her, ms Prime Ministers generally do.
Gladstone, her former head. is an ADLER
nan than the present Minister.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

IT has been said that the President
would make an issue with Bristow in
the prosecution Of Babcock, but Il is
now manifest that he dares not do IL.
II Babcock is guilty, the President
will not gaiusay IL.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

The Ticket Agents of the various
railroads, and other modes Of travel,
were in Louisville the other day, pre-
pairing to cut down fares on their lines
during the Centennial season. II the
fares should be reduced, thousands of
persons will 60 to the great show, who
would, otherwise, remain at home.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

a FARMER named Evans, residing
in Jessamine county, was shot, and
perhaps, fatally wounded by burglars,
last Tuesday night.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

SEVERAL of the prominent lawyers
who figured extensively in the Beech
Tilton law suit, are now engaged in
defense Of Babcock at st. Louis. The
most notable of them is Judge Porter.
If there is way out of the wilderness
for "Bab, alias "Sylph," he is sure
to be led into it by the seven lawyers
whom he has employed, but then il
Babcock can be credited il will break
him up financially, as large fees are
charged by each one of them. lie
will find out that the sway Of the trans
gressor is hard" and that "honesty is
the best policy"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THERE was fire in the city of New
York, last Tuesday, which destroyed
thirty houses, and other property, to
the amount of four and a half million
,lollars.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

We have received fiom the Audit
or, Col. ID. Howard Smith, copy Of
his most voluminous report for the
past two years. The book has over
700 pages. From it we learn that
there were in Lincoln county in 1875,
$50 black males over 81 years of age,
being an increase Of only nine since
1874. White males over 81 years of
age, 1852, being an increase of ls9
since 1874.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THE author of Collins History
of Kentucky, is making an appeal to
the Legislature of our State, TO pay
him large damages on account of a
failure to purchase and pay for the
copies of his History which former
Legislature ordered for the use of our
public schools. As the Court Of APP
peals has decided the Act unconstitu-
tional, we presume that Mr.. Collins
will not receive the relief asked for.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

II District Attorney Dyer should
prove to he true against Babcock that
which he said was fact, in his open
ing speech, then there is no chance to
acquit the Presidents pet Secretary.
He said that Babcock did receive mon
ey from Joyce, knowing it to have
been obtained through the crooked
whisky channel.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

M,ScuRE ID. CONWAY, prominent
member of the press at Cincinnati, is
delivering his lectures in the various
cities Of the West and South, to good
audiences.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

We all know, from reading the Old
Testament, that there was a Moses
wise and pious man who knew all
about the Divine laws. But who of
us know any thing of the four or five
people of that name who live in South
Carolina, and who seek positions as
Judges of important Courts of law
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

Gov. McCEEARy gives one enter,
tainment, or leyee. every week, TO
which are invited hundreds of guests.
His tables are said to be covered with
delicious good things. The Governor
being man of wealth, can afford to
give such elegant suppers.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

A GREAT many towns and precincts,
all over the State, are asking the Lee
GESTURE to pass law excluding liquor
from their bounds.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THE long looked for trial OF General
Babcock, has begun in st. Louis. 1t
will, 1t is thought, occupy the time of
the Court, q week or two.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

TIE total value of pleasure carria-
ges in Morgan county, in this State, is
$40. In Breathitt county, $40; in
Lee county, $50; In Wayne county,
$40. In one of the counties there is
not a single vchichle on wheels. In
several of the counties there is not
a single pleasure carriage-these
are Powell, Magofiin, Harlan and
Martin. In Lincoln county the value
of the same is s3O,392, being greater
than in either Boyle, Garrard or Mer-
Ger counties. The many miles of ex
cellent pixies in Lincoln is the cause o f
the large number of pleasure vehicles.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

AGAIN the report comes that Presi'
dent Grant says he has never told any
one that he would not accept a renom
inatibn. We believe that Grant
would not only accept the same, but
any number Of denominations. Iii.
ambition is 50 great, that it would
lead him to accept the crown Of royal
ty itself, # it was rendered TO him.
We shall never believe that he don't
want third term until il is offered ia
him, aud refused.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

IT is said that an American physi-
clan of culture and ability, who can
speak the Spanish language well, can
occupy a position of eminence in any
Mexican city, almost Immediately on
his arrival and location there. Not,
however, until after he has submitted
to, and passed thorough examina.
ton by a board Of medical men. 1t
is also said, that Mexico is a fine field
for such physicians.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THERE is deficit of nearl, thirty
four thousand dollars in the white
school fund Of this State, as shown by
the Auditors report.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

ONLY twenty days remain for the
Legislature to stay at Frankfort, un-
less they should extend the time, a
thing that is sure to he done.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

TnE Legislature passed thirty bills
at one of its night sessions recently.
Better keep up these night meetings,
il they will work in that way.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

one member of tie Kentucky House
of Representatives has an annual
income of nearly $4,000. His name
is John w. Kearny, and represents
Louisville district. lie gives
splendid entertainments, and is said to
be largehearted, small man.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

NJ, ID. CONWAY is delivering a lee
ture ON the Devil" As be is Gin
cinnati editor, it is presumed that he
understands his subject thoroughly.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

Mr.. WM. Z. Ross, who has been
appointed Indian Agent for the Indi-
an Territory, will not find the position
to which he has been appointed, a
pleasant place to live in, or preside
over. The Indians themselves, and
others, obie,t to his confirmation.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

TuE Alabama Legislature has lie.
CALLED the publication CT legal notices
in Sunday papers.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

The three Lunatic Asylums in this
State, are already full, and we will
have, either to erect fourth one, or
let our unfortunate Insane, go unpro-
vidcd for. The costly ,ditices which
we have heretofore erected ms asylums,
were an unnecessary expense cheap.
er buildings, on ground of far less
value, would have answered all essen.
tial purposes. Let us have more, but
less costly buildings and grounds.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

THE Carlis, and Royal troops Of
Spain, engaged in very severe battle
last Tuesday, and il Is said that the
latter were triumphant, and thus
placed the victory on the side OF Az
fonsc. II seems that the utter ami
hilation Of the rebel Carlist force is
required, to put stop to this long and
.arguinory struggle. Don Carlos has
bravery enough to win crown from
the head Of his youthful kinsman, but
men and money are requisite aids,
which he has not.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

TnE Legislature has before il bill
to give about thirty counties special
privil, ;cs-that is to give Justice and
Police Courts concurrent jurisdiction
with the Circuit and Quarterly courts
to the amount of 500. Lincoln is one
of the exempted counties. Another
bill gives Jurors in Justice, Quarterly
and City courts 80 cents in each case
wherein III, y serve. The bill does not
apply to this county. We don't sec
the justice or equality of the two laws
above referred to. Why Jurors in the
exempted counties are not entitled to
receive pay, is not readily understood,
ror can we see exactly why an excep'
ton is had in either case. The laws,
if enacted, should be general, and not
special, unless We except Louisville
alone.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

.6@- ~
TRADE PALACE CASH STORE,
MAIN STREET, STANFORD, KY
OFFERS AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PRICES
AN IMMENSE STOCK OF DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
Prints I'm all cOlOrs and shades Beeclcd (Oon
Canton Fannels 81 and lOi Seetngs Plain Twlcd
Opera Flannels shade, Rob Flames
Checks and Plads for Misses and Children Repelnt Cloths
Plain and Plaid Linseys In Styles,
Bed Tickings Turkey Red
Ladies Misses. Chdren's Hosiery in cotton lambs
Fleecelined all grades stripes
Ladies Corsets in great variety Ladies'
Linen Cuffs and Collars Kid Gloves great variety
Ladies' Misses and Chldrens Bamora Skirts
color Ladies' Specially
And thing usually shouse
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11


Dund dudngt
tof Fancy
be found Special inducements offered
FlRST.CLASS GOODS AT BOTTOM PRICES FOR CASH
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11

--LATEST News. Roscoe Conkling,
Of New York, will be urged for the
Presidency by the White House forces
at the Republican Conventional.
senator McCrery, Of Kentucky,
made strong speech against the Cen
tcnnial appropriation bill . AMER
all, It is thought that the Negro,
Pinchback will he refused admission
to the Seuate..."It is said that the
testimony Of Gen. Grant, will be Ia.
ken before Chief Justice Waite, to-
morrow. to be used in the trial Of Bah
cock .....T The resolution calling on the
Controller of the currency, for the
names Of members Of Congress who
are officers and stockholders in Nation
al Banks, has created a auttering, and
some members have complained, and
say there should be no reply made to il.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-02-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
COMMISSIONERS
SALE OF LAND.

BY virtue Of Judgment Of the Circuit Court OF
the 4. - for the district of Kentucky, the UNDER
sgned Special Commissioner, Tor said Court, will,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-21
The Legislative Recess

During the last session of the leeis
lature We were specially mild i'll
comments upon some things which
really called for sharp criticism
Especially was this the case in the
matter of holiday recess. The law
for some Years has provided for a
recess Of three days with pay, or a
longer time without pay. The people
have not understood this and have
occasionally cenrured the man or men
who voted for weeks holiday, and
praised him or them who voted for
the three days. Last winter they
voted the three days and then most
Of them remained home a week and
drew pay all the time. The few who
stayed in Richmond met and adjourn
ed after the third Gay till the quorm
returned. Then the demagogue
came back and boosted that he voted
for short recess, and the people ap
plauded him withou knowing that he
voted himself per diem by his short
vote. The record of the Valley men
on this recess business last winter was
not commendable. We made men
ton of the honorable exceptions then
and will not repeat names now.
Suffice it to say the same question is
now undergoing consideration. and
men who claim to be honest are
dodging and filibustelng on it. Three
days have already been thus trifsd
away in the Senate. Beware, gentle
men Honesty is the best policy.
Senator PENIS proposition would
have sent you all home to your fami-
lies for the week without a cent of
cost to your state. Don't dodge!