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The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
B|GEL0W ]. DEPARTMENT.
B1GEI.OW, MIMI, AUaTsr 3, 1s;e.
ARRIyAL ANp pErAnrIinE oiF nAf1 q

Arrives-Eastern daily 1888 a. In South.
ern daily l:58 4. iii. Westerll-IAttle Rock
Grand Prairie Handy and Ash Creek, Saturday,
1T 5p. III r-
Depnrts-E.stern tdaily) s5S 4. nj. Southern
@dai!y) 1888 a. III. Western, Little k0ct, Grand
,, An mails close at p. NJ. of each day Once
nours from 4. IN. to r. m. Sundays from to
> a. III. and from to 30 p. H..
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
DEN7I.SIYe 7.
DR., E, Bedford, ,

DENTAL ROOMS over the ADVANCE or
/FICE, Tenth Street, opposite the Park, W"r-
thington, Min'.. Open the last week IL eacll
month. Work Insured five years. t2Iiy.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

Capt. L. 5. Mills left on Wednesday
for Yankton, u. H., on q business trip.
lie will be absent several DAYS.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
M A SONIC.

C.. ROBINSON, VI. t.. HIP.
=. f. CHANDLER. See. l3Utl
ARkII'AL Il Nd DEPARTURE or MAIL
ARRIVES.
Eaxtcrn (,'ai'y) j. IS a. M.
SOltiler, 80 Il. ~,
Wc*tcr,,-Iu Verne and Sioux Falls,
Wednesdays ainl Saturdays, CD ~.
spirit LAKE Mondays fp. III.
Seward, Saturdays, 10 i. m.
DEPARTS.
Eastern (daiiy) i 30 4. ~.
Southern " L. Is i. III.
Wr>trrm--I.u Verne and Sioux Falls,
Tuesdays, and Frilays a.
Spirit Lake, Tuesdays ~ III.
Seward. Saturdays, 81. m.
All mails close 1T s p. III. week days, and p.
~. SlMia"S.
Office hours from i, ~. to - m AM from
!" y. ~. S,lndayS-frum S to 8 i. ~. and
from L. ~. to l2:.O p. IL.
NJ. Il. SOULE, L. NJ.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

The uersey merchants wish it dis.
tlnctly understood that they will do nc
business on Sunday.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Heistand have returned
from Sioux City and settled upon their
farm in Grand Prairie.
Capt. L. 5. Mills left on Wednesday
for Yankton, ID. H., Oh q business trip.
lie will be absent several days.
c. G.. Borland, Esq. of Ransom. has
been making quite extensive improve
ments upon his farm in the way Of
buildings and fences. He reports his
flock Of sheep doing exceedingly well.
1t is one of the finest i'll the county.
1t is to he hoped that every one will
interest themselves in some way to
make our County Fair a success. We
have no doubt that Ransom and Bige-
low will surprise our friends in the
other towns with the display of fine
stock.
The total amount of milk manufac-
tured ut the Bigelow Cheese Factory
for the month of July was OTIS Tbs.
This is the product of 101 COWS; or
nearly 500 lbs per COW. At 80 cents per
hundred, this will amount to about
$3.50 per month, or $27 for the season
of six months.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Sale or Trade.

4 House and lot on Sixtl, Avenue for Sale
n GOid barn. For terms inquire at this Office
u Of l. j. COINS,
4.lS-tf1
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!. Mr.. and Mrs. Heistand have returned
from Sioux City and settled upon their
farm in Grand Prairie.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

We have eaten some of the cheese
from the new factory, and pronounce
it of IN excellent quality though still
rather green for use.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

On the train the other day we had
the pleasure of meeting Mr.. Miller of
tile No:thington ADVANCE, for the
first acquaintance; Mr.. Huntington of
the Window Reporter, and Mr.. Cham
hcrlail Of the jackson Republic. We
like to lave chat Will! our brethren
OF the press -IIadtli:l Times.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03

Some farmers will commence cutting
their wheat the latter part Of this week.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
NOTICES OF CONTEST.

NOTICE. II. s. Land Office. Wortllncton
~ Minn., July y, 1876
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by 1'hilo :. Kelly against Horace T.. Lackor, for
abandoning Iimbtr Entry No. $50, d'ted June
J.. lS1l. upon the w1znwA sec; 2, township 102
range 10, iii Mobiles equity. Minnesota, with Il
view to the cancellation of sid entry; the said
pariies are hereby summoned to appear ut this
office Oh the 22d day Of July, 1876, ut o'clnck
p III. to respond aud furnish estiMony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
= 47*] j. i: MOULTON Kcceiyer.
NOrlCE. U. s. Land Office, Worthington
~ MInn., June 1G, 1879.
Complaint having been entered 1T this office ry
BENZ +. Cummings against Herman I:a tlal,t for
2;16a,Mao1'ing a. - d. s Entry No. l7,n55, datc,! May
range 20, in Mobiles Co., Mimi, witha view to the
cancellation of said entry; the said narties are
hereby summoned to appear ut this Office ~,
the 18th day of August. 1876 ut o'clock a. H., to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged Abandonment
MONS GRINAG El, Kc~i%ter.
Al j. +. MOULTON. Receiver.
The Worthington advance., 1876-08-03
A fine shower yesterday morning.

Mr.. A. u. Parsons is spending da,
or two with his family.
, 1876-12-24

4 gentleman whose business puts him IN posses"
sion Of all the facts requisite for correct etate
ment informs us that the wholesale CRY -sooos
business of Chicago for 1879 amounted 10 7s3'-
600, 600. while the wholesale dry-goods business
OF St. Louis for the same period amounted 70
s38 500. 600. This will be astonishing news to
those who have allowed themselves to be besuiled
bv the cheeky drummers from the Lake City into
believing that all the dzy-goods business Of the
West was done there. In the retail dry"goods
business St. Louis distances Chicago to q much
create. extent than In the wholesale business; and
what is more, our merchants are all sonho ano
solvent and their business is steadily increasing
in spe OF the hard times, while some OF the Oldest
firms in Chicago are known to be On the ragged
cdge.-S. Louis Globe Democrat.
We don't know who the G.-D.'s "genue-
man is who furnishes it with its curiously
inaccurate information. In TEE TR1BuNEs
full and careful annual review Of the trade
and commerce Of Chicago for 1876 it gave
the wholesale dry goods sales for Chicago IS
ffty-four millions ($54, ,oo0, which did
not include carpetings or tailoring goods;
nor were they bulldozed BY doubling, as is
the case Of the St Louis bank clearances- II
the dry-goods statistics of st. Louis are made
up in the same way as the bank figures Of
that city then $1s,25o, 600 will be the correct
amount to compare with our $54, ,o00, 600.
That is, the volume Of the wholesale dry
goods business in Chicago is to that Of St.
Louis as is to /.
, 1876-12-24

q strong personal oath that it represents thu
earnest conviction OF the man who casts il.
such an oath keeps duty always in view
There is no limit in matter of time, shuttino
off personal preference, and making con7ic.
lion subseryient to the necessity OF an elee-
ton. II the American Electoral College vera
enabled to do its voting in something OF thu
same discreet, deliberate, and independent
fashion, it is not likely that the country would
ever suffer the embarrassments Of tia
present situation. The election of Pontif
that will ensue upon the death Of Pope P1os
X: will not probably be very exciting or Of.
long duration. It is believed that there ana
no cabals in the present College Of Cardinals.
nearly I'll of whom have received their hats
from the reigning Pope, and are presumably
Of accord in matters Of church policy. Them
are no offices or patronage to be distributed
by the new Pope, go that hope Of future r.
ward will not cut much figure in determining
the choice. Tie condning Of the Pope'a
power to church matters exclusively has
simp1ifed the election.
, 1876-12-24

them believe that the CHRIST Child does not
forget them, and has brought them some Ut
tie remembrance. a very small toy IN poor
mans house brings great comfort and long
endowment with it. To these little ones
minutes are hours, and hours days, and
therefore their happiness is spread over
long period Perhaps remembrance OF the
Door will soften them in their struggle with
poverty, and teach them that humanity Is
not as hard as they think; that they are part
of the universal brotherhood; and that there
are hearts and hands reaching down to them
to help and sympathize with them.
Therefore, let the children be freed this
Christmas from all the little troubles and
trials which aHlict them on other days, and
which appear to them so large and sore.
Make it day Of unalloyed enjoyment for
them, and in the doing Of it yon yourself
may grow young with them and feel littie
kindlier to your ancient enemy and less bit
ter to the world Let it be day not only
Of fragrant memories and blessed tradition,
but also of peace and good will to all man
kind, of hearty cheer in your own home, and
at some poor mans hreside made gladder
and happier by your Christmas benehcence
and tho memories of the Bethlehem manger
which it symbolizes.
, 1876-12-24

The New York press are beginning to talk
out pretty plainly in denunciatlon Of YAM
DEEBnr's capitulation to Ton Scorr and
GARRETT in the matter Of railroad -heights to
and from the West. Tie Tribune doesn't
mince matters in expressing the opinion
that VANDERBILT has allowed himself to be
oyeueached, and has sacrificed the interests
of New York City. It presents this showing
Of the new scale Of charges:
How do the merchants Of New York like the
practical working Of the new railroad compact, as
illustrated BY the difference between New York
and Baltimore on west-bound freights: The fol-
lowing table shows the comparative rates per 100
pounds, as established by the Baltimore & Ohio
and the New York roads, under tue recent agree
ment:
, 1876-12-24

The Lcndcn Times, in speaking of the dis
tribution Of the Geneva award. has adopted
Il lypocritcal style not uncommon in news
papers Of this country, but very unusual in
the English press It says it would be sorry
TO see the question raised in Congress wheth-
er the Geneva award was not too high, and
whether the unappropriated balance should
l4.t be returned to Great Britain, but SAYS
this :: tcne which indicates that it would
be GID to see such question raised, but
doubts whether Congress has enough con-
science 10 go into it. It would undoubtedly
be vezy gracious way Of bestowing the sur
plus of the award, and q much fairer distri-
button thereof than to divide it among claim
ants who are not equitably entitled to any
shere but, at the came time, the suggestion
of such course comes with poor grace from
English sources, The Times opinion in this
matter simply shows how keen and al1-ab-
sorbing the commercial interest is among the
English.
, 1876-12-24

ages from the county for failure IN the con-
tract due to the failure to issue bonds II
it be held that the issue OF bonds must %
submitted to the people, and the people 'ote
against such issue, the Courts would also
hold in suit for damages that the county
Board had no authority to make contracts
involving an issue If bonds before such issue
had received the approval Of the people, ana
that the existing contracts are null and Vold.
County Treasurer HUoK need not be at al
alarmed, therefore, at the rumor which the
Ring Commissioners and Ring contractors
are circulating to the effect that the county
will have to psy the contractors heavy dam
ages for failure to fulfill the contract. There
is not the smallest danger Of this and Mr.
HuoK will be entitled to, and will receive,
the gratitude Of the taxpayers if he shall ad-
here strictly to his determination
, 1876-12-24

Gov. GROVER, Of Oregon, reinforced by
Judge HoADLEr, Of Cincinnati, and A1r.
A1DR1cH, of Vermont, take the ground that,
by the English precedents, all votes cast
for an ineligible candidate are thrown away
and lost, and that the votes cast for the
minority or beaten candidate alone count! !!
On this false assumption Gov. GROVER tries
to justify himself for the trick he has under
taken to practice on the Republicans Of
Oregon in giving certificate to CnosN,
who he admits was not elected But it
happens that the English precedents prove
just the contrary Of what is claimed, and no
more bear out Growers act OF usmpahon
than do the American precedents, which are
dead against him. In lending editorial Of
the London Times of Dec. l, IS stated
the English law in such cases as follows:
It has been discovered that some Of those Elect
ors who have received the highest number OF votes
in certain American Suites ineligible because
they are of1ce-holders; and it has been rashly said
that those next below them must occupy their
places as Electors This is not the Electoral law
of England. Totes are not throrn array unless
the roter: ore a,caTe Of the dis1uatid tideo&ion Of q
candidate; il they are unaware OF the dlsquald-
cation Of man who comes out at the top, the elec
tion becomes void election IS far Us his seat is
concerned.
No one pretends that the people Of Oregon
knew that WATTS was ineligible. All the
votes cast for him were cast in good faith.
The defect was not discovered until after the
election, and the result was simply to create
q vacancy, which the other members Of the
College, by the laws Of Oregon, were re-
quired to fill; and they did fill it. CRox1s is
bogus. He Will never be allowed to elect
TtLpES President
, 1876-12-24

Compromise, or rather an attempt at COM
promise, seems to be the order of the day.
It is now reported that there will be an effort
to reconcile the differences between the
cHAxRER1An' and HAMPTON partisans in South
Carolina, and It is suggested that the Demo
Gratis are willing TO elect CHANBER14A1s to the
Uaited States Senate, leaving q Republican
I.ieutenant-Governor, if the Republicans will
accert WADE HAMPTON as Governor. There
is probably not much prospect Of such q
compro:1aise being made: indeed, it would
Seem to be impossible, in view Of the fact
that both the, Republican and Democratic
Legislatures have elected United States Sena-
to. aud the two thus elected will appear as
contestants for the sent There doesn't seem
10 be any room for Mr. CHAMBEELAIS in the
Senate under these circumstances. At the
Same time. the matter being an affair which
coacerns South Carolina people alone, We
shall be glad to see any compromise that will
be satisfactory to both parties IN the State.
, 1876-12-24
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, 1876-12-24

claims to his property removed LII o''40.
words, property-owners borrow the a'aouu1
of their taxes from the public for nu1noef
~ wears at 6 per cent But even this does
not cover the cases where men 60 u tn7
Courts and, presenting technical oD]ect1onS
NOT nertainine to the merits Of the tax, o.
Tain a iud;cial order exempting their prop
ertv from taxation altogether. Revenue Is
essential to the support Of government anu
the defeat Of revenue means the oe1ea' u
government. Of the remedies proposed one
has been suggested that no deed OF uans-
fer OF property shall be received o.
record without a certificate that az
taxes on such property have been pau"
This provision is said to be in force IN seV-
eral other States. However effective tn.s
NAV be as a means Of collecting taxes 1t
viii not meet the cases where the Courts have
refused Judgment for taxes, or en]olneo
their collection. This class Of cases requires
another remedy, which must embrace IN
authority in the municipality to relevy TAX
which has been set aside for any reason
other than that such ta1 was levied for an
Illegal purpose. It Is ta1-fighting on tech-
nical grounds that threatens the destruction
Of the municipal governments, and :"
break I'D this, the Legislature should pro-
vide that the property shall under no circum-
stances escape any taxation imposed Tor
lawful purpose or object, even If its collec-
ton may be temporarily eyaded or postponed
because Of any error or defect in the pro-
ceedings-
Another remedy, suggested by Mr.. HuRD, is
fixing a penalty for the non-payment OF
taxes. All delinquent property should be
sold to whomsoever shall pay the ta1 due
thereon, md this payment should be made
a permanent lien on the property and bear
rate of annual interest which should offer to
the party advancing liberal compensation
The man who advances to the municipality
the revenue due by delinquent property
should have IN unassai1able lien for his mon
ey, and should hare such an annual profit
thereon as would induce such advances, and
would discourage negligence and dellnquen-
cy on the part Of property-owners, because
of the severity of the penalty.
The preparation Of the proper bills en-
bodvine the desired amendments to the law
is confded to Messrs. ANTHONY and ADAMS,
both experienced in the affairs Of the city;
and there is reasonable hope that in due
time our delegation to the General Assembly
will be able to take with them to Springfield
q wel1-considered and matured scheme Of
law to remedy the past and to protect the
municipal governments IN the future.
, 1876-12-24
CHRTSTMAE-

The Christmas time is at hand, and there
is but one lesson to be gathered from its
immemoriM observances that needs enforce
ment, namely, that, as it is Of all other days
the children's day, it should be devoted to
making tho universal heart Of childhood
happy. The first Christmas Was celebrated
by the visitation Of the Magi with their gifts
to the Divine Child, and in connmemoration
of this service every child should be re-
membered- Adults have al time for re-
ceiving gifts, and not one Of them should
encronch upon the children's day with their
formolities and obligations. Not childish
delusion should be disturbed by the absurd
ity Of q visitation from Santa Claus to its
elders. The 1argess of the little old Ice
lander, with his reindeer loads Of toys
and bonbons, should be confined to
them, and them only. Soon enough
will they grow up to be cold,
formal, and unbeieving in every
thing that has q trace of goodness, purity, or
beauty about it. Soon enough will the
Christmas tide lose its entertainments, its
mysteries, and tie glamor Of its fables.
Soon enough will Santa Claus lose his iden-
tity, and the Christmas-tree become q thing
Of wax and tinsel, instead Of the most mar
velous vegetation that ever fairy planted
Let all its legends be taught them. Let
them sing all its carols. Let them believe in
all its traditions, and make them happy with
its gifts. The purity and innocence Of the
first Christmas are best symbolized by the
purity and innocence Of the children. Let
it be their day, and let the adults take New
Years, Fourth Of July, Thanksgiving,-any
day but this
Above al things, let the poor children be
remembered Let them have one day in
which they may hare e belief in the goodness
of humanity, and in which they may realize
the Christmas song that the angels sang
above the newborn CHRIST in His manger.
Make their homes happy. See that their
stockings are filed. See that the Christmas
fire cooks them Christmas dinner. Let
, 1876-12-24

made a great commotion- Since then we
have MILL, LEckY, DRAPER, HUXLEY, TN
DALI. DANA, HITCHCOCK, LHB1a, SPENCER,
DARWIN, YouMAHs, and whole constella-
ton of other thinkers in tie same general
direction. They have shown us how these
differences of opinion have existed, and the
gradual processes by which Science has
pushed its way. They have shown US that
it is not necessary to the truth or stability
of religion to believe that the Almighty
shall continually set aside His own laws !;
that it is not necessary to the dogmas OF the
Church to believe in special interposition,-
belief which, if strictly construed, must'
some think, lead to fatalism. That the doc
trine of general laws inculcates and pro-
duces q higher reverence for the Deity is
claimed BY many enlightened minds.
The doctrine of general laws, within the
last twenty-five years, has spread with rapid
ity among Christians, 1aity and clergy. 1T
has taken a deep hold also upon worldly
government The more enlightened govern
ments are laying down general laws, ana
doing away with arbitrary and special legas-
lation, and the most perfect and satisfactory
forms Of government are those which are
least characterized by special interferences
with the operations Of general laws. Every
day the civilized world is becoming more and
more acquainted with the laws Of Nature.
Every day we are discovering the causes OF
things before unknown, and the immutable,
unchaneing ordinances by which the AL
mighty governs the movement Of the ocean
and winds, the revolutions Of the planetary
orbs, the courses Of the currents Of the seas
and the winds, the path Of the storms, the
sweep Of the tornadoes and the cyclones,
the structure and laws of vegetation, insects,
and animals. Every day men are learn
ing to separate the phenomena OF
nature from their illogical connection
with the moral and religious conduct
Of men, and every day thoughtful Christian
minds are arriving at the conclusion that
it is unnecessary to maintain an error IN re-
gard to physical things in order to be pious
Christian. They have their recolnpense IN
the discovery that the belief in general laws
c0uulctS VIII no mora VI IeubAous pfeeoPt' )
that it does not antagonize the teachings Of
CHRIST; that it inculcates no lower reverence
for the Almighty; and that it presents Him
as q wise. foreordaining, consistent, and
omniscient law-giver. Recognizing these
stable laws, the path to Heaven is just as
clear and short from the battlefield, the
burning theatre, or drowning ship as
from a peaceful death-bed ct home, if the
soul is prepared for the final journey; if it
be not prepared, it makes little difference
where or how body and soul take their fare
well of each other. In all these invesiga-
tons and differences Of opinion let us have
charity, search for the truth, and walk &C
cording to our light.
, 1876-12-24

Senators BArARp, GonDos, and THURMAN,
Representatives LAMAR aad WA11ERsoS, and
other leading Democrats at Washington who
know enough to know what is the popular
verdict upon the CEoSS business, according
to our dispatches this morning have been
instrumental in having CRosS hold back his
Eo-called certificate Of election until it shall
be determined how the Democracy can find
the way out of the whole business The at
tempt to steal TINT Electoral vote in Oregon,
it is evidently being discovered, was too
fragrant to he carried out.