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NARTINSBURG INDEPENDENT. II
THE NEWS.

The first vote ever cast in Cincin-
natl by an American citizen of Chi
nese birth was polled at the munich
pal election last Monday by a China
man named Joseph Sing. He voted
the Democratic ticket.
The removal of the. records Of the
headquarters of the army from st.
Louis to Washington was begun on
Saturday, and the clerical force win
leave in the course of the week for
their new quarters.
The House Committee on Elec-
tiens have decided, by a strict party
vote, to give the seat now held by
Mr.. Farwell, Representative from
the Third Illinois Distric, to Lee
moline, the Democratic contestant.
Chief Justice Waite once declared
that the Judges of the United States
Supreme Court should be ineligible
to the Presidency. Mr.. Justice Da-
Wis, if he had been called upon, would
evidently have read a dissenting
opinion.
Two hundred trains pass daily
over the Pennsylvania Railroad be-
tween New York and Philadelphia.
A train leaves Jersey City every sew
en- minutes, night and day. After
the Centennial has fairly opened it
is reported that the number of trains
will be nearly doubled.
The usual scare ON the subject Of
hydrophobia has commenced by the
report of the death from this disease
of man named Henry Kelly in New
York. Looking at the reported facts
in the case, it is very evident that
the symptoms might have been the
result of natural causes, the chief of
which was intemperance, yet the
death is unhesitatingly ascribed to
hydrophobia.
AT a meeting of the citizens of
Chicago on Saturday night to take
action in reference to the outrages
perpetrated at the election on Tues
day last and for the prevention of
frauds at the coming election for
City Council, it was resolved to APP
point committee to guard the poll
ing places, and authorizes them to
call on the citizens for armed assist
ance if necessary.
AT meeting of Daniel DreW's
creditors claims to the amount of
$406, 249.02 were proved. The cred
itors, however, were unable to agree
on an assignee.
The Congregational Convention
appointed to examine into Beecher's
guilt or innocence have decided to
appoint a committee before whom
all witnesses having any evidence to
offer will be summoned. Those fail
ing to substantiate their charges
will be turned over to their churches
for discipline, or if not church
members will be exposed.
An anti-Chinese meeting, number
ing at least ten thousand people and
presided overly Governor Irwin was
held in San Francisco, on Wednes-
day night, at which it was resolved
send delegation to Washington to
lay before Congress the views of the
people Of California on the subject of
Chinese immigration.
The Springfield, Mass, Republican
says the settlement of the bankrupt
estate of Patrick Donohue, publisher
of the Pilot, reveals the fact that for
years he has been systematically
swindling the poorer class of Irish in
Boston who had entrusted their saw
ing to him for investment.
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asaEscocEx 10 be Arrested.

" NEW YoRK, April 10.-A Wash
ington special says it is humored
that upon the evidence which has
been developed in the Babcock case
his arrest will, as matter of course,
be ordered by the District Attorney.
Babcock'shouse is under surveillance
in the apprehension Of his leaving
town.
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Fires.

MAYsvILLE, KY, April 10.-i
large stock Of plows, belonging Bid
win a Co.. in building owned by
Mrs Calhoun, were destroyed by fire
last.
Troy, N. y, April l0.--A fire ID
Keeseville, yesterday destroyed eiglk
stores. Loss 100000.
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Outrageous Murder.

TUsCARoRA, Pa, April -
George Heuserand sister were bonnl
gagged and beaten so severely by bur
glars, last night, that the latter his
died.
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WEST. VIRGINIA
II N Nv Il. r s T. TY,
MORGANTOWN, W. Ia.

HHE healthtulness Of the locality; the
Il superior facilities for instruction;the
economical disciplinary and other adj
yuntages offered have made this iistitu-
ton deservedly popular with those who
desire 10 accomplish a sound education
underline meet iavorahlr circumstances.
n inter Term begins january 9th +;
Spring grnl begins March 29tir
catalogue and fuller Information.
address amy one of the Regents or of the
Faculty.
JOHN W SCOTT, D.D., I'll. d,
Acting President
JAZZ. 25.tf
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HIDES AND LEATHER.
r HUBER
TANNFR AND cURRIER
MARrINSBTRG.

Having leased the Tuscaror Tanne-
IS for number of years wish to in
form the public that | will pay the
highest market price in cash for HIDES
aud SKINS, delivered atmy Currying
Shop and Leather Store, at
SHOWERS TANNERY, where j will
constantly keep on hand, for wholesale
iir retail, Oak and Hemlock
SOLE LEATHER, Birdie, NETT
HARM ESS, COLLAR AND u
BETTING LEATHER,
Buff Upper, Wax Upper, Kipp, Calf
Skin, Morocco, and Topping Of all de-
scriptions, Innings, &c. Also, a COM
plete stock of SHOE FINDINGS,
SHOE LASTS, BOOT TREES of la
test styles, Nails, Pegs, Thread, Web
ing, Eyelets, Sand Paper, Avis, HATS,
Hammers, Pincers, Knives, Rasps, &c.
can supply boot and shoemakers with
every article in their line on terms that
will defy competition.
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IN AND AFTER September 10th,
OlS75, / will close my book accounts,
anG from. that time forward propose to
sell my goods tor
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01
The SLAUGHTER OF Miners,

New YORK, May %. \ Fort Fctterman des-
patch of yesterday says the expedition is now
across the river, and will move to-day A man
just from the Black Hill 5 says his companion
was shot by Indians on the way. and he helped
bury - men in the hills who had been killed by
Indians. Over 800 men have been killed i'll the
hill by Indians, and all who can are abandon
ing the place. Gold digging is not profitable
The Sioux are numbering and robbing daily he
tween the North Platte and the Pacific Rail-
road and cattle are stampeded. Gen. Crook
has no doubt but Red Cloud abets the Indian
raiders, and there are very few able bodied III
dians left at the agencies. Gen. Crook thinks
the contractors, interpreters and agents oppose
subjugating the Sioux, as the Indian Ring de-
sire TO prevent such condition Of affairs in or
der to continue their frauds. He believes MANY
stories from the Black Hills are exaggerated
He thinks a bold stand will be made by the
Sioux and their whole savage force concentrat-
ed III the Big Horn country. 1t is doubtful if
the Crow scouts can be secured. Iron Bull
famous in battles with the Sioux, probably will
be leading chief if they Join the troops
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have known that they were not needed
The accusation was never publicly denied
from a responsible source, that we are
aware Of Neither has there been re-
form OF the evils. Ia its accusation, the
Age gave the names anu locations of the
officials needlessly and corruptly appoint
ed, with the amount of their salaries.
Thosevery Offices, for the same purposes,
exist to-day.
We are not called upon, at this time, to
account for the recent silence Of the Age
i'll regard to this matter We call atten-
ton to if at this time to show with what
facility that paper shifts its position. and
endcayors to ignore and cover up the facts
which it aioretime blazoned to the world
Ii cannot be allowed on both sides of this
queston-to call upon every 7irtuous man
IN the community to join an effort to sup
press corruption, and when the pulpit has
responded to its appeal, to declare that
there as no corruption. It's own columns,
read in all fairness and caudor, place it in
an awkward dilemma, aud will abundant
~ sustain the position that it owes explain
alton and apology either to Mr.. Hale Or to
Nh Ross The assertion it has made in
regard to these gentlemen are in direct
conflict, and cannot possibly be recon-
ciled
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01
Centennial Notes.

PHILADELPHIA, MAY eth
The cataract in the annex to Machinery Hall
will be in operation on Monday next. The
sheet of water is thirty-three feet in length and
has a fall of thirty-tive feet. The great Krupp
gun will arrive on the ground to-day. Its ar
rival has been delayed owing to its immense
weight and the necessity for precautions in
strengthening the roadway and bridges over
tons and the carriage on which it rests ten
tons. Over thirty wagon and loads of ma
chinery were delivered in Machinery Hall on
Thursday. In this department Russia is erect
ing extensive partitions i'll order TO utilize the
wall space.
A poplar tree on the grounds was decorated
yesterday with hanging punches of moss from
Georgia, illustrating the manner of growth i'll
the swampy Lands of the South.
The following shows the number of aJmis-
slons on Thursday, May %: Complimentary,
5S6; exhibitors and attendants, 6,.49; cash,
1881 (S9,910.50); total. y ,155.
The new steam elevator in the southwestern
tower supporting the centre of the Main EXhi-
btlon Building, now completed, was tested on
Thursday and will be put in operation for the
the top of the tower, which is $50 feet high, is
one OF the most beautiful and extensive in the
United States, and OH clear day takes in the
valley OF the Delaware down almost TO Chester.
During the recent sitting of the Centennial
Commission some action was taken with view
w t'istStiefI llluSll atIou Upol SiOuiluS VI
the Western system of irrigation or surface ap-
plicaton of water from running streams in the
tillage of lands.
At meeting Of the executive committee of
the commission yesterday, Chairman McCor-
mick was requested TO hold conference with
Director Linderman, of the United States Mint.
concerning an appropriate design for the medal
to be given to exhibitors to whom awards are
made by the Jury of Judges. A report from u
subcommittee was accepted, providing for the
assignment of a piece Of ground near Horicul-
tura Hall for an illustration of methods of irri-
gi'lon. The committee adjourned until Tues
day afternoon at three O'Clock, at which time
any delegation desiring to be heard upon the
sunday opening question or any other will be
accorded an interview.
PHILADELPHIA, May SO. The attendance at
the Exposition to-day was about $4,000, The
weather WAS quite warm. Many of the Judges
of Awards were at work, and hope to make
considerable progress before the end of the week
Some of the Boards adjourned from Saturday
till tomorrow, owing TO the absence of some
members.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

The troubles in Turkey have resulted
III the dethronement OF the Sultan, Abdul
Aziz, and the seating Of his nephew on
the Ottoman throne. 1t doesn't make par
ticular difference who reigns. since Tur-
key is virtually under European guardian
ship-the Christian nations upholding the
government from motives Of policy. When
that protection shall be withdrawn, Mos
lemsn will disappear from Europe.
The New York Times says that the
Christian Union, edited by Beecher, has
lost 100, 900 subscribers in the past year,
and was bankrupt before its recent sale
to new publishers. Pretty significant of
peoples opinions, that,
= Abram Woodland, Esq, for many
years landlord of Penobscot Exchange,
Bangor, died on Wednesday the 9th, af-
ter a distressing illness He was man
of high character, and greatly esteemed.
"A slight collision occurred at New
port on Tuesday evening, between the
train from Boston and the one from Dex-
ter, owing to some misunderstanding
The air brake prevented serious injury.
The Bangor Wing speaks Of 1.-The
Marie Blaine Clubs Meeting.' Ii the
candidate don't have smoother run than
that sentence, he won't accomplish much,
The Thomaston Reporter is the title
of a new quarto paper 10 DO issued semi
monthly at Thomaston by Thomas d. Hall
The first number makes neat appearance
The Portland Argus speaks of S. L.
Nllliken as 'the Belfast linguist''-mean-
ing, we suppose, a man Of tongues and
sounds
Congressman Frye has been re-uomi-
mated by the Republican convention OF
the second district
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Desperate Fight with Burglars.

RICHMOND, Va, May 80 A desperate
fight occurred Saturday, at Suffolk, Nan
semond Co., between a town Sergeant and
posse of six men and a gang Of burglars
One Of the latter was Shot and another
captured. Sunday half the town, white
and black, turned out to scour the coun-
try in search of the gang. In Dismal
Swamp, II miles from Portsmouth, the
hunting party came upon suspicious
tent and captured two Germans and one
jew. In the tent was found a quantity of
burglars tools and other suspicious apa-
ratus. The three prisoners confined in
Suffolk Jail are very reticent and refuse to
give names or any information The
gang is generally supposed to be compos-
ed Of professional cracksmen from .he
North.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01
4 Lesson to the Democracy.

Tie recent disgraceiul exposure in re-
gard to Eitzhugh, the Democratic door
keeper OF the House Of Representatives.,
ami his expulsion from office, should carry
with it a lesson to the party. He WAS
charged with having been engaged, pre-
vious to his election, in transactions Of a
very dsgracefil nature; and after he was
in place, wrote to his chunls some letters
full Of ridiculous selt-impoltance, and in
sultiu@ to his official superiors After
these Developments nothing remained for
him but to retire to private life But not
alone docs odium fall upon him. The
Democratic party is to an extent disgraced
by the exposure; for the public mind will
associate purity morality with the personal
conduct Of its prominent members Those
who are recognized as party leaders will
be regarded rs the embodiment of its
principles, and by their Selections in this
particular will parties be judged. A man
of VIGOROUSLY dishonest life cannot hold
SttGii ljtl5illDi W
to the party that he represents.
This is a matter that should Particular
~ engage the attention Of the Democratic
party at this time, when it is asking to be
reinstated in national power. Principles
are Of course TO be the main consideration,
bat they have but very little efficacy if not
represented by men OF known character,
and sense of honor. Men totally unfit for
places Of trust OF responsibility will be
continually thrtsting themselves forward,
by the arts Of demagogues. They are
found, like Fitzhugh, about the national
capital--they pervade state seats Of gov
ernment-even the county organizations
are not free men who without character
or credit, endeavor to take the lead in po-
litical affairs. We have them here in Wal
DO. Their success, like that of Fitzhugh,
can bring only disgrace and shame to the
party. The friends Of Democratic princi-
pies and Of the party should quietly put
such men aside
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Speaker x err Iayast;cnteii,

m, r, r, . $50 >,, - .,
amG Nifi Ii 0onnie'te nlet On elohuiy' ahu
eAanIheu HafieS' Ihe l9fmef Doorkeeper oi
tne lfousc, IN n- regard 10 the payment OF none,
10 ope"her herr lor an appolhtnenI III inc
arm. ior y; L, ufceh III lco". heff, Mofrisoh
oco'l, LORD HEREFORD springer ami othef
members Oh lle house were present. men
asked ABOUT NE payment Oh money witness re-
FUSED 10 tes'liY anu wheh Told ne would be
eo1hpe!ieu 10 40 80 ne ASKED lor 'iiie 10 con-
siqer the niatteI, by advice OF counsel.
he!T stlu Il tiie witness knew awning IN
I , 10 nun: he WIS VIKING he SHOULD 'c'l
lilt l run ABOUT II. >,
llhess-DoeS MI hcff WANT Inc TO Tell all
Know?
Mr. herf-leS want you 10 Tell lhe truth
"p Y H. ~,
W i'ieSs-- III ieh WEI ltlI me tfath ABOUT IL
too;
heped him yet an app o in , he ARM army s
ID Lieutenant. Green PAID the witness $50
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Great Fire in Quebec.

QUEBEC, May 50. A terrible fire broke
out in Scott street at ? O'Clock to-day, and
has ragged until this hour Go z. NJ the
efforts of the tiremen being almost useless.
Though now burning fiercely it is believed
to be under control. The high wind has
moderated and there is nova good supply
of water. Only a rough estimate of the
loss can be made tonight The number
OF houses burned may be put down at
1000, and the loss will reach one million
of dollars. The fields are covered with
goods Of all descriptions and hundreds of
poor sufferers are compelled to pass the
night without shelter.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

Daring the recent absence of the ed
itor, the news and editorial departments
of the Journal were conducted by Mr. AL
bert G. Wiggin, formerly Of this city, and
more recently Of Hartford. Conn. Mr.. w.
has had experience as writer, and dis
plays decided ability in the newspaper
field. Mr.. Russell G. Dyer, our long time
assistant, attended to the local department
in his usual prompt and thorough manner
There are few young men who have a bet
ter appreciation Of the public needs in a
newspaper than Mr.. Dyer.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

The Boston Post remarks If the Cen
tennial authorities should see fiji to offer a
prize for the pink of politcness it is ques-
tionable whether American exhibitors at
Philadelphia could stand any chance by
the side of their foreign brethren Take
for instance the manner adopted by the
different exhibitors in giving notice that
their goods are not to be handled. The
blunt Yankee "hands Off" printed in bold
letters and fastened in half a dozen places
on every case, looks brusque beside the
courteous ''please not handle" of the En-
glish exhibitors, and the still more polite
visitors will confer favor" etc, etc.
which is the way the request is worded
by the French. Egyptians and others.
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''Ilo for Cincinnati ~ exclaims the en-
thusiastic Bangor Wing. But the Captain
may start out with hoe, and come back
very much narrowed, These agricultural
implements are uncertain. when forced in
to politics
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\ chap in New York, whose business it
is to procure divorces without publicity, I"
tries to humbug us into inserting his ad-
vertiscmcnt without advance payment.
But we have heard Of that class of shys-
ters lie 'says-''I hope you will charge
me as low rate rs possible, as it is not
likely that many of your readers will want
divorce That's correct. In fact we
don't now recall an instance in which a
married man who is a regular and prompt
paying subscriber to the Journal does not
live in entire domestic harmony, and have
remarkably bright and handsome children
There IS room tor a few more names.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

Subscribers requested to take notice of the
date the coored slips attached to the paper. 1t
is the only form of receipt used For instance,
Is May 7t that the subscription is paid to that
date. When new payment is made, the date will
be changed to correspond and SUBSC RIDERS ARE
REQUESTED TO SEE THAT TIL Err DATES ARE
CORRECT Subscribers in arrears are requested to
forward the sums due
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Speaking of the coming Democratic
State Convention the Bangor Comrnor-
cial says
The County Of PenobscUt cast a very heavy
vote for Gen. Roberts last fall. and, as Il result,
she will be entitled to the largest delegation in
the Convention Of any county in the Safe.
But the basis of the Convention is not
made upon the vote Of last fall For some
reason not apparent, the committee went
back to 1872, and took the vote Of that
year as the basis of representation. Belfast
would nave An increased representation il
reckoned from the vote for Gen Roberts,
and we are really unable to see any rca-
son for this Partially for the vote of 1872
Let US recognize the flct that the party
has grown.
The Senate has at last decided that it
has jurisdiction in the Belknap impeach-
ment case, and will proceed with the trial
The Boston Posts despatch Of Monday
says
AT last the Senate has reached Il vote IN the qles
ton of jurisdiction in the Beknap case and has de
cided to take jurisdiction by of 81 to ~. All
the Democrats voted for jurisdiction except Eaton
of Connecticut and Jones of Florida who voted Il.
they spoke, against ii on its Constitutional grounds
Messrs. Edinunds, Burnside, Simon Cameron, Dawes
Hitchcock, Mitchell. Sargent. Sherman, Wadleigf
and Wright voted with the Democrats, Mr.. Bout
well, usual, followed the lead of Morton ant
Conkling, and voted no. The speeches to-day wer,
by Dawes Stevenson and key for and by Cragin
against These and the reeesses and incidental dis
cusSions prolonged the session from 10 this morning
until nearly 10 tonight, when the Senate adjourned
over until Wednesday, 1t voted to notify the
managers and counsel to appear on Friday but
whether tiit trial Will proceed y!en is uncertain
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

Es-GEo. +. HOWELL & Co., 40 Park Row. New
York, will receive advertisements for this paper, at
the lowest rates. Their orders will receive prompt
attention.
ES-HoRACE DoDD. 12l Washington ST., Boston,
is ali authorized Agent for the journal
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On Tuesday, the 18th day of June next,
at 10 o'clock g. M

ID. LYFORD, Androscoggin.
}. G. MADIGAN, Aroostook
l.. II. PILLSBURY, Franklin.
A. A. BARTLETT, Hancock
j, Ii. MARTIN, Knox.
X. f. RUNDLETT, Lincoln.
\. $. klMBALL, Oxford.
WYATT WEED, Penobscot
HENRY HUDSON, Jr., Piscaaquis,
ABEL LIBBY, Sagadahoc.
ALBERT MOORE, Somerset
l.. III. MURCH, Waldo.
w 5. PEAVY, Washington.
EDWIN STONE, York.
+. +. PILLSBURY, Chairman, kenncbec.
ID. III. lNGRAHAM. Secretary. Cumberlai
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

AN INCENDIARY LANDLORD. A dispatch
from Rutland VT, to the Herald, states that
sixteen leading insurance companies have de-
cided, after three months investigation, that
A. G. Bates, a prominent citizen and member
of the Congregational Church in Rutland, COM
mitted arson by burning his hotel on February
10th last and that they refuse to settle his claim
for losses. 1t appears that the circumstances
was one of the finest buildings in the place.
were so suspicious that public opinion at once
charged it upon the owner. There We're six
stores under the hotel, on which the insurance
companies promptly paid losses amounting to
100000 =, The fire was known to be the sixth
which Bates had experienced within eleven
years, and in every case it is said the property
was over-insured. In regard to the hotel the
following statement is made:
"The Bates block, last burned, was insured
for ss04, 900, and the rents of the building in
case it should happen to burn, were insured for
$1,000. A sworn appraisal by two experts have
fixed the building at $40, 900. 1t can be rebuilt
it is stated, for 5000. The stock in Bates &
Sons hardware store was insured for $50 900
Their book showed only $s13,2S1. A total in
surance of $74,S59 on property of half that
value. When the building burned Bates had
been called on to deliver his policies to be can
celled down to $4,000 of the risk on the build
ing. Three days after the fire $1,000 insurance
expired; $1,000 in fifteen days, and S32 900 in
six weeks. The building as Il hotel had never
paid, several lessess being obliged to give it up.
French boy, II years Of age, fell into the river
at Brunswick, and was carried over both falls and
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01

A little daughter of Jacob Dolhams of Rockland
was severely burned recently by getting her clothes
on fire while playing with matches.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-01
Murder at Canaan.

SNowHEGAN, May 20. A serious shoot
ing affray took place yesterday in the town
of Canaan. Henry Herring shooting and
dangerously wounding his son-in-law,
Merit Harmon. They got into dispute
about the right to field, and Herring
shot Harmon, then loaded his gun and
started for the woods, threatening to shoot
whoever followed him. The Sheriff is
searching for Herring, but at last accounts
had not caught him. Harmon died next
day at noon.