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1875 1877
WEST VIRGINIA
UN
MORG1NTOWN, W. Ia.

THE FALL TERM begins Sept. 4,
l. with a corps of ten efficient and &C
eomplished Professors and Instructors,
with all the Departments fully equip
ped, and under the SUPPLEMENTARY of
John w. Scott, d. D., l.. L. D., acting
President, whose large experience,
scholarly attachments and recognized
standing as an educator, justiffes the
expectation of continued and increas-
ing success.
Winter Term begins January Sd 4;
Spring Term begins March 9th.
For catalogue and fuller information,
address K. G. BERKELEY, A. M,
Secretary Of Faculty.
Aug 26,t mch,'7
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u AID
COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION,
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, |
In THE COUNTY OF BERKELEY. !

STATE OF w EST virginia,
In THE COUNTY OF BERKELEY.
AUGUST TRRM, 1876.
In the matter of Commissioners of
Election, 1t is ordered that the follow
ing named persons are hereby appoint
ed Commissioners to superintend the
elections in this co unity for the next
two years:
District No. /. Mill Creek-E. l..
Hoffman, George /. Pitzer and George
w. North.
District No. 2, Gerardstown-Gilbert
McKown, James Park and +. .. s.
McKown.
Shanghai-B. M. Kitchen, John d.
Barney and Charles NJ. Bishop.
District No. 8, Arden. Bryarly's
School House-Johp NJ. Payne, Elias
M. Pitzer and Thomas G. Bryarly.
Vanmeter's School House-Robert
S. Flagg, PANEL Sutton and Aaron
Fulk.
District No. 4, Martinsburg-Frank
d. Staley, Frank Patterson and John
+. Gardner.
District No. s., Opequon, Greensburg,
Jenifer Hudgel, jacob Miller and Mi
ehael Sigler.
Ridenhour's School House-David
Thompson, James d. Miller and e. w
Bender.
District No. g., Hedgesville-Jacob
Hull. Benjamin G. Speck and James
T. johnson.
Tomahawk-Levi Henshaw, D. N.
KEGS and Albert Rooney.
District MOI, Falling Waters-Jno
Ian dis, w. l.. Cunningham and Jos
Criswell.
A copy-Teste,
G. w. DOLL, C.B.C.
Aug. 10. 1876-3tw
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NEW AD REFRESHMENTS.
NEW AD REFRESHMENTS.
Clerks Notice to Creditors.
JAMES SMITH,
JOHN w. LAMON. Ex'r. of Benja-
min Lockha-t, Decd.

TO the creditors ofBenjamin Lockhart,
deceased:
In pursuance OF q decree OF the Cir
cult Court Of the County of Berk eley,
made at the May term, 1876, in a cause
therein pending, to subject the real es-
tate of the said Benjamin Lockhart, de-
ceased, to the payment of his debts, you
are requested to present your claims
against the said Benjamin Lockhart.
decd, for adjudication, to j TPicking,
Commissioner at his office in said coun-
ty, on or before the 9th day of October,
1876.
Witness +. s.. TROXELL, Clerk of
said Court, this Both day of August, 1873.
E. S. TROXELL,
Clerk of Circuit Court.
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a VOCAL
Entertainment.

The Tuscarora Vocal Troupe, under
the leadership ofthe eminent vocalist,
Miss Annie Lamar, formerly of Fred
erick City, Md, will hold a concert in
the NJ e Church, at Hard Scrabble, on
WEDNESDAY,, the 9th Of September.
Doors open at Z, p NJ. Admission rs
cents.
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City Business Directory,
The following is a list of good business
houses in the City OF Martinsburg.

~y
ATTORNEYS.
]. r. NADENBOUSCH, Office Kine
Street Hall.
J. NELSON WISNER, Office with
Independent Printing Co., corner
of Queen and Martin SITS.
HENRY B. MILLER, Office on Pub
lie Square, opposite Courthouse.
AGENTS. Real Estate and Insu-
rance.
BRISTOR b HERRING, No. 81 N.
Queen st
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & CAPS.
G. A. SMITH, No. 81 North Queen
Street.
BOOT and SHOEMAKER.
w. F. LONG, No. SO North Queen
Street.
BOOKSELLERS l. STATlONERS
INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE, No.
65 North Queen Street, opposite
Lutheran Church.
CARPETS and CILCLOTH.
P. NICKLAS & BRO, King Street
nearly oppc Stewart House.
DENTISTS.
DR.. J.. S, B0AK, Dentist; Office
IN Queen Street, upstairs Bow
man building.
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS.
D. w. TIMBERLAKE, No. 80 North
Queen Street.
j. F~LEISCHMAN, No. 10 N. Queen
Street.
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS
AND SHOES.
H. N. DEATRICK, mo. II North
Queen Street.
i. WILSON, Next door to National
Bank.
FURNITURE DEALERS & MAN.
UFACTURERS.j
WHEN, CLARK Il WILBN, sue
cessors to VIM, Wilen, up stairs in
Blondel's Building.
GRO3ERs.
j. WISNER 4 SON, Near Lutheran
Church.
GROCERIES, QUEENS. WARE,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
f. G. KAUFMAN, Cor. of Public
Square, under Grentham Hall.
HARDWARE.
G.. GNAU, North Queen St.. nearl I
opposite Lutheran Church. Lock
and Gunsmith.
House FURNISHING GOODS
AND HARDW &.
]. Il. s. NICHOLS, No. lol North
Queen Street.
HOTEL
AMEhICAN HOUSE G. q. Keefer,
Proprietor No SO Queen Street.
Billiard Hall attached.
Jewellers
3.' loAE- 80 NJ. | East Burke
S-:ti' ~ Taor % rostofice.
LsQUNA@
-. hoteaus, No. "a N. Queen
igeel.
pHS~EC!AA7,
). y MYERS No. 4 West Martin
Street, near Lutheran Church.
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E;stray.

Come to the premises of the subscrib-
er, on the morning Of Augus 20, 1876,
q spotted SOW, will weigh about 100 lbs.
The owner can have her by coming
forward proving proverty, paying
charges and the cost of advertisement.
Aug 30 1tda3tw JACOB SIEGE.
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UNW III
NERVOUS

1t Is Invaluable as n TONIC. 1t will impart strength
to the system, purify the blood and restore the lost
appetite. II is ALTO certain to remove all distractions
to the regular course of nature in females, purifying
the complexion and giving elasticity to the spirits.
Also, a sure remedy for the diseases of GREEN
SICKNESS or CHLOROSIS, LEUCH0RRHEA or
WHITES, WOMB COMPLAINT or FALLING of the
WOMB, &c. But like all remedies of this class
should be used with caution by ,iarricd Ladies. This
Elixir is composed ofPURE HERBS and all that Use it
will perceive that the combination is Powerful and yet
Harmless to the constitution. 1t is impossible for di-
seases to withstand this formidable remedy. Disea-
ACES are forced to leave the system.
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Retail Agents.

NJ. A. sNoDGRAss, I. W. WALKER. Druggists
Martinsburg, w. Va.
CIV MARSHALLe Bedington.
GEoRGE OHISMEN North Mountain
HENRY HULL Hedgesville.
flame 4 l6T5-lyw,I
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STATE OFFICERS.

Governor, Attorney General, Auditor,
Treasurer, one Senator to represent the
District composed of the counties of
Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson, in
the State Senate, two Delegates to rep
resent this County in the next House
of Delegates of this State and State
Su perintendent of Free Schools.
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Commissioners Notice.

Parties interested in tire foregoing
Order will take notice that / will at
tend at my Office in the town of Mar
tiusburg on Monday, the 9th day of
October. 1876. to execute the above ref
erence. j. II. PICKING,
Commissioner.
A. r. PEsDLEToN, Atty.
September 2.lS76. CIV
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NEW AID REFRESHMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
Valuable Water Power,
OF THE
Potomac B shenan doah Rivers
AT
HARPER'S FERRY w. Wa.
NEW I'D
HARPER's FERRY, w. Wa.

Valuable manufacturing sites, in
Guiding the ground wherein the Armo-
nv buildings, the Musket and Rifle
Factories formerly operated by the
Government ofthe United States stood
with the unsurpassed Water Power,
Canals and Dams connected Herewith.
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NEW I'D REFRESHMENTS.
Election Notice
ST TIE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF BERKELEY,
August Goth, 1876.

TO all 1chom ii meg concern:
Notice is hereby given hat on the
10th day of October, 1876 (the End
Tuesday OF the month) Polls will be
opened at the different places of Vot-
ing in this county, to receive votes for
the election of the following named Of
tcnrs viz.
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JUDICIAL OFFICERS.

Three Judges or the Supreme Court of
Appeals; two for the full term and one
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Hon. James PAUL,
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L 1885,
American and Foreign Pat
entS.

GILMORE Co, SUCCESSORS to CHIP
MAN HosMER & Co., Solicitors. Patents
procured in all countries. No FEES IN ADJ
VANCE. No charge unless the patent is
granted. No fees for preliminary exami-
melons. Ne additional fees for obtain
ing and conducting a rehearing. Special
attention given to Interfering Gases before
the Patent Office, Extensions before Con-
gress, Infringement Suits in different
States, and all litigation appertaining to
Inventions or patents. SEND STAMP TO
GILMORE j Co o PAMPHLET OF SIXTY
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and Cattle Raising

can be found anywhere. The soil is quite
productive, and adapted to clover and
grass Of all kinds. There is now growing
or it as fine a crop of wheat as can be
found in the country. The CTS acres is
50 located that it can be easily divided
inte three goad farms.
Being DESTROYS OIL moving into another
State, |
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Will Sell at a Great Bargain

if application is made soon, and give the
purchaser easy terms on back payments.
Any one wishing to engage in the sheep
and cattle raising business, will find this
especially a splendid opportunity
Persons desiring further Information will
call on or address the subscriber, living
on the farm. F. NJ. PAWLING,
Hedgesville, Berkeley Co.,
West Virginia.
May 81, 1916, If.
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Q19 a day at home. Agents waned.
QIS Outfit and terms free. TRUE & Co.,
Augusta, Me. INA, ly,GPK
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Dwelling Houses,

and outbuildings. The first is a new
frame house containing eight rooms, good
frame barn and necessary outbuildings +;
good we'll of water in the yard.
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VEND a5c. to G. P. ROWELL & Co New
y York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, con-
tanning lists of 5000 papers, and estimates
showing cost of advertising. m4lyw
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r U OF ALL KINDS

in good bearing condition, and a large
young peach orchard. The second tract
has a good log house, weatherboarded.
good barn and other ou~tbuildings; good
fruit and good water in the yard. The
third tract has a comfortable tenant
house. good spring of water, &c.
A large portion C the land is the finest
qnalty of bottom, a. - now in grass -
The FARMS admirably A-apted to graz
ing, and no better location tof
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A
Berkeley Go. Farm
FOR SALE

THR UNDERSIGNED, having deter
mined 70 discontinue farming, Of
fers at private sale his farm located 81
miles west Of Hedgesville, in Berkeley
County, West Va, and within "a miles,
nearest point OF the B. & 0. r. R., and
laying Immediately on the Warm Spring
road. The farm contains
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States, and all litigation appertaining to
Inventions or patents. SEND STAMP TO
GILMORE i Co 0 OF SIXTY
PAGES.
Old Bounty Land Warrants.
The last Report of the Commissioner of
the General Land Office shows 2,897, 500
acres of Bounty Land Warrants outstand-
ing. These were issued under acts of
1855 and prior acts. GILMORE & CO.
pay cash for them. Send by registered
letter Where Assignments are imper-
feet We give instructions to perfect them.
United States GeMeral Land
Office.
Contested Land Cases prosecuted before
the United States General Land Office
and Department ofthe Interior. Priva:e
Land Claims, MINING and EMPTI N
Claims and HOMESTEAD Gases attended
to.
Arrears of pay and Bounty.
OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS Of the
late war, or their heirs, are in many
cases entitled to money from thu Govern
ment of which they have no knowledge.
Write full history of service, and state
amount of pay and bounty received. En-
close stamp to GILMORE & CO., and a
full reply, after examination, will be Civ
en- you free.
Pensions.
All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS
wounded ruptured, or injured in the late
war, however slightly, can obtain a PEN
sion by addressing GILMORE & CO.,
Cases prosecuted by GILMORE h co,
before the Supreme Court of the United
States, the Court of Claims and the South
ern Claims Commission.
Each department of our business is con-
Quoted in a separate bureau, under the
charge of the same experienced parties
employed by the old firm Prompt at
tention to all business entrusted to GIL
MORE h co. is thus scored. We desire to
win success by deserving it.
Address GILMORE 81 CO.,
Washington D. G..
June 10. wifi.
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675 ACRES,

divided into three tracts, 275 acres of
which are cleared and the balance HEAV-
lily TIMBEBED. Two never-failing
streams run through the farm. The farm
has on it
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Notice to T~respassers.
FAIR

trespassing upon any of the lands of the
undersigned, in the vicinity of Little
Georgetown, by cutting or carrying of
timber, pulling down fences, carrying off
fruit, hunting, &c /, or in any manner
that comes under the legal definition of
trespass. Against all parties SC. offending
the law will be enforced to the fullest ex-
tent. GEORGE NEWKIRK,
JAMES NJ. NEWKIRK.
JACOB ROPP.
Aug. SIS m.W
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The United States
VS.
The Harper Ferry Wa
ter Power and Maufac- lii Chancery.
turing Co. of West Va,
Francis G. Adams, ct al.
The United States =.
VS.. SiJ
Francis q. Adams, ct al no l.
The United States
VS.. In Chancery
Francis G. Adams, Gin No. 2.
ton Lloyd, &c.
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By authority conferred on me, as
Commissioner, by virtue OF DEGREES
passed by the District Court of the U,
s., for the District of West v irginia, at
Wheeling, in the above three Chance
ry causes, / shall proceed, on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-06
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS, June 5.-The French workmen are to
leave the Exhibition Philadelphia the 18th inst.
TORONTO, June "a London telegram to
The Giobe says the La Crosse teams meeting with
great success in England.
LONDON, June 5.-The Grosvenor Mission
has arrived safely at RangOon II is now certain that
Mr.. Margaray murdered by Chinese imperial troops
OTTAWA, June 5.-The Public Works Depart
ment at Ottawa purposes inviting tenders for the build
of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The contracts VIII
De awarded early next year.
PARIS, June 5.-COunt de st. Saveur's horse
Vcntrioque won the 10000 stakes at Auteuil to-day.
sixteen horses started. Lord Beresfo.ds Chimney
sweep was second. aud Mr.. GOmms Congress third.
ToRoyTo, June Sir Alexander Gait de-
Hycred lecture Saturday night Church and State"
There was an epitome Of his pamphlet recently pub
lished Archbishop Lynch, who present. preached
Yesterday in answer the lecture He strcnuOuSly de-
Tended tile Catholics Of Lower Canada and complained OF
the animus eXnbitedby the Protestans OF ontario 10 his
faith AL this talk about liberty OF conscience, he said,
was not about liberty but hbrrtinism. You might as
well say the State Is above God Us TO say the State ID
above Church.
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WRECK OF THE STEAMER ORIENTAL.

BosToN, Mass, June 5.-The steamer Orien-
tai Capt Doane OF the savannah and Boston line. was
wrecked in the harbor about 1880 o'clock last evening
The vessel left Savannah Tuesday last On passing
Cape Cod last evening fog settled over the ship aud
subsequently became dense that navigation was
almost impossible The pilot decided to run up 10 the
city, About 1870 D. M tho steamer struck on iIardng's
Ledge about three miles ont from Boston Light and inn
nIediatciy bilged The fishing schooner Omega, Capt.
Marion bound from COhasse 10 Boston, happened to be-
I'M The Immediate vicinity, and proceeded 10 rescue the
passengers. The latter were 20 Ia number, and with
their baggage transferred ~ safety to the schooner
The Oriental a large vessel, aud had full cargo 0f
general merchandise consigned 10 f. NickersOn * CO.
With favorable weather VIII probably be- wed. The
cargo wds mostly covered 10y insurance, but 10 what
extent not Mt present known The cotton board Is
valued about 10000. The cargo Will De- more less
damaged A vessel has gone - bring OFF the crew.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE TURKISH THRONE.

=
; THE DEATH OF THE Ex-sULTAN DULY ATTEsTED-
RECOGNITION DEMANDED FOR SULTAN MURAD.
J CoNsTANTISoPLE, Monday, June 8, 1875.
It is officially announced that report hal
been drawn up and signed by nineteen physicians
different nationaes, which certifes that the death
Abdu-Aziz resulted from the opening Of the veins an
arteries below the bend Of the left and the veins
the right
All the Ministers attended the funeral Of the lat
Sultan
The Porte has officially notified the foreign Embaa
sailors Murads accession, and demanded recognition.
PARIS, Monday, June s. 1870
The recognition Of NJ urad by all the Powers is nov
considered c. rtain.
THE Ex-sULTAN SAID TO HAVE BEEN MAD.
LONDON, Tuesday, June 8, 1875.
Constantinope journals report that AbdU
Azz had several violent fits OF madness after his deposit
ton particularly the evening before committee
suicide
Midhat Pasha has been appointed President Of thu
Council Of State.
The Standards special dispatch from Athens says the
Turkish Minister there has received official telegram
stating that Abdul-Azz committed suicide because he
was maddened by the seizure of 100000 Turkish
pounds, his private treasure.
THE SUICIDE STORY DIsTRrsTED.
Special dispatches to The Standard represent that at
Paris the story OF the Sultans suicide meets with
emptuous increduty. At Rome the journals generally
express the belief that Abdul Aziz murdered
WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA FEARED
The Berlin correspondent Of The Times says judge
from the spoken and printed sentiments OF the ad-
herents Of the Austrian Government might be assumed
that Count Andrassy contempates the possibility Of
abandoning Russia and adopting the English view Of
Eastern affairs.
TIE RuSkt Ktr, the organ OF the st. Petersburg Sa-
yOnic party already regards imminent and begins
to discuss in what localities the Ausrians Will probably
be concentrated the Russian attack The fact
Of such article being published with IMMUNITY seri
matter for reflection
According to intelligence received through Russia, tho
plague is still raging with yiruence in Bagdad, where
about 20 cases and 40 deaths reported daily.
The Tmess Paris dispatch says Russia agreed on Sat
urday TO recognize Murad Sultan.
RUSSIA WARNED BY ENGLAND.
The Times in its leading article to-day says:
The English people have thought a good deal concern
ing Turkish affairs No one doubt that very earnest
solve that Russia shall with IMMUNITY
tear up the Treaty OF Paris and renew
the aggressive policy which interrupted by the Cr
mean War But the other hand there is deep con-
yctlOn That no political interests Of our should in
duce us Ia disregard the principles Of justice and human
Christians in their aspirations for liberty
and civilization she must prove for
midable enemy 10 any Power, placing its own adyan-
take IN their oppression and dcbaseuent Tie Govern
meut which does not communicate this feeling to the
Porte will imperfecty represent the BRUSH, French.
and Italian people. We presume that il will DC commu
ncdtcd, aud the Porte be warned that Radical change
is the only chance OF salvation.
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OTEBEC NOTES.
INCIDENTS OF THE RECENT FIRE-HoUsEHoLD PETS
SHELTERED FROM THE FIAMEs-A NEW BOOK
on QUEBEC,

INCIDENTS OF THE RECENT FIRE-HoUsEHoLD PETS
SHELTERED FROM THE FIAMEs-A NEW BOOK
on QUEBEC.
QUEBEC, June 1T would be hard to con-
ceiye of saddcr sight than the which presented
itself night closed down upon after the fire Tues
day. Hundreds Of poor families had fed with their
piuable savings To the Cove Fields and the Cricket
grounds and there huddled down upon bits OF
pet beds, the bare ground and falling asleep, hope
less, supperess and exhausted 1t is wonderful
what people such time, and whether il is senti
ment which surface under strong excitement
merely absence Of mind, could not decide. saw
eats lying securely in the arms OF frantic women
who rushed past and house plants canares bouquets
and paper flowers. pictures etc. One little fellow
whom met looked If he willing that tho
worst might come, since he had beloved and demure
old rooster safe in his An aged grandmother
seemed satisfied that unknd fate had left her several
rolls of wallpaper TO begin life with and weary
and d>couragrdlookng man struggling along with
arnoad Of light but wieldly stOvc-pipc.
1 am sure that the many Americans who will visit
Canada this summer will thank for calling their
tenton 10 book by Mr. j. NJ. lie Moline of this city,
entitled quebec, Past and Present" 1t is volume OF
about 4JO pages, ard although too large to be read
hastily guide book, it is just the book for tourist
buy 1t is arranged conveniently each epoch in
the history Of the delightful old city being distinctly
corded "A chapter of its Az Mr. IL Nome
marks his preface The history OF Quebec for nearly
centuries may be said be also that OF Canada
reading his book, learns the regime OF this city
from its rocky perch. the broad territory OF New
France. The two colonies, "New England" and New
France" growing up side by side, offer curious and
contrasting study. which historians have loved TO dwell
upon and while this Centennial year the United States
will give fresh impetus tue students OF hist ry, they
will find it a charming addition their research
the border and study the past OF Canada
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AINEs ENEMIES DISARMED

COMPLETE VICTORY IN THE HOUSE.
up READS THE LETTERS AND EXPLAINS ThfM-NN'
vvorr CHARGED WITH SURPRISING TELE7
np,u WHICH EXoNERATED MR. BIATNE-A DAY
.roUyDIsG IN INTENSE DRAMATIC INCIDENTS.
Tn the House of Representatives yesterday the
Hon. James G. Blaine to a question OF privilege
he charged that the Investigating Committee had
rot dared TO bring him before the House for refus-
inc 70 produce the private letters. He then SAID
he would take 100000 American ciuzehS
into his confidence and read the letters, which, ne
added had been carefully selected by Mulligah
from the most intimate business of my Ife'" lney
are described as having been unlnteres'ins III
,orco mart and caused much surprise,
;rd;onation. AID disgust that so much should nave
boon made of 40 little The Spencer Repeating Rifle
ease was fully explained. The most exclt-
ing scene in the speech was when
Mr. Blaine charged the Judiciary Com
mttee with having suppressed telegram received
last Thursday from Josiah Caldwell completely
and absolutely generating him. from the $G4, 900
honds charges. He also added that one of those
who had aided in suppressing the telegram
had served in the Confederate army. The scenes in
The House are described as the most dramatic Of the
mast fourteen or fifteen years. aud many promlQent
mon IN Washington declare that the victory of Mr.
Blaine is complete. Some go so far as to assert that
he will now be nominated at Cincinnati.