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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-24
GO SLOWt

GO SLOW!
The Hon. ID. w. Voorhees,, the
silver-tongued orator of the great
West, says ''that if the Democrats
nominate Tilden he will bolt the
ticket, with thousands Of other Wes-
tern men, and take the stump for the
Republican party" That kind of
talk reminds us very much of the
other great leader of the Democratic
party, who declared that if Mathews
was nominated for Governor he
would bolt the ticket and ssrally ten
thousand Democrats to encompass
his defeat" Mathews was nomi-
mated, and the great would-be leader
and dictator stood out before the
world c~onspicuously as having made
a great fool of himself-if that were
possible. We mention the fact for the
benefit of the "Tall Sycamore of the
Wabash" He might possibly find
himself in the predicament of the
great Buzfuz when he comes to lead
his thousands" over to the camp of
the enemy. Buzfuz found that he
was a general without a follower and
concluded, like little Jack Horner,tO
take a seat in the corner and eat
humble pie. 1t is sad. Let others
take warning.
THE REP UPLICAN TICKET.
Governor Rutherford b. Hayes, of
Ohio, has been chosen as the stand
ard bearer of the Republican party in
the coming Presidential fight. He
is a lawyer of fair ability, has served
two terms in Congress and is now
filing the Gubernatorial chair of
Ohio, for the third time. He is a
gentleman of pure character and has
been an exceedingly lucky man in
politics-never having been beaten for
any position for which he was a can
didate. His nomination has had the
effect to reconcile conflicting opin-
ions and harmonic the warning ele-
ments of the party. In this respect
the nomination was a wise move on
the part of the Republican mana
gers. The Convention in its choice
of Hayes M doubt had in view the
important bearing which his nomi-
nation will have on the State of Ohio.
Ohio and New York are important
factors in the Presidential contest,
and the Republicans have shrewdly
attempted to strengthen their posi-
ton in each of these great States by
taking a candidate from each.
AS impartial judges, we do not
hesitate to say that in the respects
mentioned, the ticket is a strong
one, and will require all the skill,
foresight and judgment Of the Dem
ocratic leaders to beat 1t, il indeed it
can be beaten at all.
But we do not believe the ticket is
as strong as it would have been with
Blaine at the head. Blaine is a born
leader. He has the fire, the personal
magnetism, "audacity of genius,n
the brain and nerve to inspire en-
thusiasm among his followers. Hayes
is lacking in all these qualities as a
leader. He is a negative man
Blaine a positive. The nomination
of Hayes will be received with quiet
satisfaction by the Republicans
throughout the country. Had Blame
been nominated the result would
would have caused an outburst of
enthusiasm in the Republican party
from Maine to California, such as,
perhaps, no other name could have
inspired. Looking at the result from
this standpoint, it is evident that
while the Republicans have made a
strong nomination in some respects,
it lacks the leadership and enthu-
siasms that Blaine would have
given.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-24

During an attack of "passen-
jaire," the devil of the Bedford
Herald boiled over thus:
1.-THE devil sat in the editors chair,
And thusly spoke to the compositair;
Pick, boys, pick with caire;
Pick, ye lazy compositair.
And pi, pi, pi If We dare,
ri in the presence of the, editaire
If we wish to hear him Gus ardswaire
Then pick, boys, pick with caire.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-24

Pleasure may be called the short
cut to the tomb, as it shertens
time, which is the way.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-24

Our doubts areItraitors and make
us lose the good we oft might win
by fearing to attempt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-24

There is not patriotism enough
in Martinsburg to get up apublic de-
monstration in honor of the Fourth
of July For shame.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
Foreign.

HAVANA, May IA steamer from Cadiz
brought 1000 cavalry to-day
VIENNA, May 2-It is announced that a
complete agreement has been arrived at on
all points relative to the renewal of the Aus
tro- Hungarian compromise. Necessary bills
on the subject will be introduced simulta-
neously in the Austrian Reichsrath and
Hungarian Diet. The two governments
have bound themselves to support and OBJ
tain the adoption of these measures.
PARIS, May 1.-The Messenger de Paris
states that before the end of May the EN-
peror of Russia will take the opportunity
of affirming that the peace of Europe must
not be placed in doubt The declaration
will be made with such solemnity as to dis
pei all doubts.
The Steele asserts that Mukhtar Pasha
since relieving Nicsic, has been surrounded
by insurgents near Preoiika.
LONDON, May 2.-The BrItish govern
ment has informed the Ameflean Legation
that.it will release Winslow t6Lmorrow, and
thattwo other prisoners, Graysof New York,
and Brent, of Louisville, whose extradition
was claimed, will be released when their
terms have expired. Although this notif-
cation has been given, the government has
not formally replied to the American argu-
ment, owing to the absence of Lord Derby,
caused by thelrecent death of his mother.
A special dispatch to the Times from Ri
sana says the Turks lost 5000 and the insur-
gents lbs men during the four days fight
ing preceding the relief of Necsic.
Three thousand iron workers of Sheffield
who were on a strike resumed work at re-
duced wages.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
THE SOUTHWEST.
Arkansas.

No peaches this year. Grass is growing
rapidly. The wheat crop is looking well
Great activity In farming operations -
Forest City Times.
Fruit is not all killed, but there will be
very little of any kind. Peaches nearly all
killed. Half the pears are also killed, and
the apple crop will not be full one. Ber-
ries will not fail and we must be CONTEXT
with them Lewisburg State.
Beautiful spring weather all the week,
corn planting about all over, and cotton
planting begun. We will have some fruit
after all-health of the country is now good
and every body at work. The river is at
good stage, with plenty of boats plying reg
ular.- Yell Co., Independent.
All agree that while the growing wheat
crop for this season embraces-ip our sec
ton of country rather less territory than
that of last year, it looks even more prom
Using than at that time, and ali lool; tor
ward to an excellent yield. Peaches will
be very scarce. Of apples we look for fair
supply. There will be the usual amount
of pears and cherries --Batesville Republic
can.
Our reports from the wheat crop in this
and adjoining counties, trading to this
place, are very fattering some believed
the crop to have been injured by the hail
storm on the 18th, but it appears now to be
all right, with very little damage. There
is much more in than last season. and the
crop appears to be nearer advanced to ma
turty than at same date last year. On our
trips to the country few days. back, we
noticed some beginning to head out. There
is considerable old wheat in the country.
We hope to have bread, and to spare. The
oat crop looks very we'll also. We discov-
cred quite number of fine grass meadows
principally timothy and herds grass, all
looking remarkably fine.-Independ ent,
(Yell Coz
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
Texas.

| Considerable complaint is now made by
the farmers in this vicinity of presence of
the Chinch Bugs in the corn fields. AL
though, so far as we are informed, but little
injury has yet been inflicted by them, ser-
GUS fears are entertained that they may be-
come very destructive to the young crops
Freestone Herald.
Gov Thockmorton is doing good work
for his district by bis efforts to increase mail
facilities. He has service ordered on new
route from Woxahachie to Cleburne, from
Cleburne to Stephensville via Glenrose. AL
so a stage line from Dallas to Fort Concho,
via Granbury and Stephensville
We are gratifed to be able to state that
our enterprising townsman, Messrs. j. s..
Fowlkes and Calvin Tilley, are introducing
upon their lands in the vicinity of the
college colony of Bohemians. They pro-
pose selling their lands to these industrious
and frugal people upon long time and
adopting towards them liberal policy.
We have information from nearly all the
heavy wheat growing districts in the State,
and after careful comparison of observa-
tions, among our correspondents, do not
hesitate to declare it as our opinion that the
crop will average yield equal to that of
last year. However, in many places, the
failure will be nearly total one---Exam-
liner.
We saw yesterday, several gentlemen
from the extreme upper part of our county
and learn from them that the prospects of
good crops was never so bright, and that
the acreage Of land in cultivation was nearly
double that Of any previous year. An en-
thusiasm seems to prevail among the farm
ers and emulations as to who will best work
or best succeed. That is laudable ambi-
ton, and when that takes hold of the peo-
pie we will see this one of the finest coun-
ties in the State. We have the rich valleys,
the beautiful prairies, the picturesque noun
tains and the flowing streams. We have
the timber and the rock for building and |
fencing purposes, and we have the healthy |
and delightful climate. What now do we |
want except more workers7 Such men in
crease as we have had for the last twelve |
months will make Lampasas one of the i
garden spots Of the world. Lampasas Dis
patch.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05

The rear waters are rising fast and are
doing much damage to crops in the brulees,
especially in the lower ones.--West Baton
Rouge Sugar Planter.
The Mansfield Republican says says that
the Property Holders Union of the parish
of Red River has recommended the appoint
. ment of Benjamin Perrot, colored citizen,
as tax collector of that parish.
The police jury of Point Coupee have
passed rigid Sunday law, compelling all
business places Except butcher baker and
apothecary shops)lto be closed on the Sab
bath day.
Port Vincent needs wheelwright. A
spokesman who can toll among the felloes
without getting tired is the mechanic that
can swing around the hub Of Livingston
Tribune.
Mr.. V. Z. M. Anderson informs US that
he has purchased the exclusive right to use
"Peters Eureka Improved Tanning Pro-
cess in this parish. He will establish tan
/. merry at the Acadia plantation, in this par
ish where hides and skins of all animals
will be purchased or tanned, to suit custom
ers.-St. James Sentinel.
1. w. Patterson, president of the execu-
tive committee of the Democratic Conserv-
tive party of Louisiana, has called con-
vention to meet at Baton Rouge, on Mon
day, the oath day. of July, 1876, to nominate
candidates for all the State offices, members
of Congress from the various congressional
districts Of the State, and electors for Presi-
dent and Vice-President of the United
States.
Col. johnson, an old South Carolina rice
planter, has leased the Powhatten planta-
ton, few miles below Tigerville, belong
ing to Col. W. w. Blackford, and will
make rice crop there. he very success
fully employed Cinnamon to cultivate
rice crop on the lower Mississippi, last Season
and if he can get them, will do the same
this year. He says they excel in that kind
of agricultural work, and believes as labor
ers they are not properly appreciated.
Mr.. Joseph Dupont is now running the
Lapene saw MILL Chatahoula, formerly &C.
cupied by Mr.. Ulysee Bru--Sugar Bowl.
After years of neglect, the parish authori-
ties have finally induced citizens Of Bayou
EOurs to repair their roads, which have
long been impossible for vehicles. In few
weeks, if eastern st. Mary does the same,
travellers can comfortably pass from Ber-
wicks Bay through to Bayou Black and
Terriboane generally.-Sugar Bowl.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
t Ell E C r A p HIC.
Domestic.

New York, May 2.---Large quantities
of arms are being shipped hence to Mexico
and Havana
PHILADELPHIA. May 2, I876.--It is now
estimated that nine-tenths Of all the exhib
its for tho Centennial Exhibition are now
in place in the different departments, and
that the schedule will be completed in the
next few days.
BATON RoUeE, May 2 l876.---At the Mu-
nicipal election held in Plaquemine yester-
day. the entire Democratic ticket was elect
ed by large majority. Henry Desobry,
Mayor, and Seligman Kahn, James l.. Bar
ker, George L. Gaskell, Austin Hunt Jacob
McWilliams, selectmen. All quiet.
VIcKsBuRG, Miss, May 2, l876.--.The
local election held in Aberdeen, Monroe
county, Miss. to-day, resulted, in COM
plete Democratic victory, though largely
colored The blacks abandoned the carpet
baggers and fused with the Democrats
COLUMBUS Ga, May 2.---The Eagle and
Phoenix Manufacturing Company broke
dirt to-day for their cotton mill No g. 1t
will be largest mill in the South, contain
ing twenty thousand spindles six hundred
and fifty looms, and will be completed about
November.
HARRISBURG May 2, 1S76,---E. ]. Pc
troff, member ofthe Legislature, from Phil
adelphia. was expelled thcrefrom for brib-
cry.
The House expelled Lynott, of Luzerne
county, for bribery. Journal Clerk Shin
ner, who was also implicated, resigned.
Houston, May 2, 1s76---A special to the
Telegraph tonight says the joint ballot for
the United States Senate stands: Governor
Coke, At; John Ireland, 80; John Hancock
81; Necessary to choice GO. The two
Houses meet in joint session tomorrow, and |
it there are as many as three ballots the |
compromise will be Judge +. j. Divine, of
Galveston.
The Texas State Fair opened to day very
favorably Entries IRE more numerous
than ever before. The grounds are beau
tiful, and were thronged by visitors and the
children of all the adjacent schools, to
whom there was extended free invitation
on this, the opening day.
WAsHrNGToN, May l, 1876.---A most i'm
portant bit Of private correspondence was
brought out before the House Foreign AT
fairs Committee to-day. This correspond
ence was obtained from sale of private eff |
fects in London. 1t shows the secret his
tory of Shenck's connection with the Emma
mine scandal, and convicts him of down
right perjury.
Tie latest official advces from the Rio
Grande represents all quiet. Diaz made no
forward movement. 1t is understood that
the Mexican Government is sending heavy
forces from the interior to meet him. The
mail now due from the North will arrive at
noon.
The following combinations were made.
Thos. Walton, Attorney General Northern
District of Mississippi; Alex M. Hardy,
Collector of Customs Natchez District.
1t is stated the President will feel it his
duty to veto the consular and diplomatic
bill, should it pass as it came from the
House. He is very earnest in his declara-
ton that i would be better to withdraw
foreign representatives than continue them
under circumstances provided by this bill.
Secretary Fish it is understood sanctions
this position
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
mississippi.

Lawrence County Grange is taking steps
towards building factories at Monticello.
A new county called Sharkey County,
has been formed out of the territory OF
Warren and Issaquena.
Many towns in the State are taking ac-
tive measures in the way of establishing
factories ofdfferent kinds.
The shipments of cotton from Aberdeen,
Miss, for the season, up to April 26th, 1876,
foot up IA, 1923 bales.--Examiner.
We understand that considerable hail fell
in portions of this and neighboring counties
during the storm on Monday. be rdeen
(Miss.) Examiner.
A prisoner named Bob Borlaad, in Jail at
Meridian for murder, shot the jailor on Sun
day night, and made his eicape.
Candy dealers should know that an act
has been passed by the Legislature; impos-
ing a fine of$500 on any one who sell candy
containing any impurities.
The Circuit Judges will continue in office
till the expiration Of their respective terms,
and their courts are to be held as now pro-
vided by law, until the first day of July
next.
The grand Jury Of Marshall County, has
indicted the Board of Mayor and Alderman
of Holly Springs tor not keeping the streets
in good condition, as required by law, and
the people are rejoiced.
The State-tax this year will be SO SO on
the 81, 900; last year 1t was SO Is.
We don't think we exaggerate in saying
that there are twenty-five hogs in Old Mon
roe to day for every one that was in the
county at this time last year; and the cry
is 'still they come by birth and by i'm
portaton, and he who steals a hog is now
regarded as a public enemy-Aberdeen
Miss Examiner.
Copiah County has now AZ white and 25
colored free public schools, under way, and
under charge of competent teachers. There
are u white schools and 6 colored not filled,
or pupils being taught therein This gives
the county IS free schools, a splendid show
ing, not exceeded, we think by any county
in the State.
The ladies of Hazlehurst (Copiah Co.,
Grange will give dinner at the Fair
Grounds on the End Saturday, the 18th day
of May, for the benefit of Hazlehurst
Grange. Everybody invited. Admission
fifty cents, children half price.
The board Of supervisors of the new
county Of Sharkey, all old citizens and
Democrats qualified and were duly INSTALL
ed last Monday. A special election will be
held on the 18th inst, for all county officers
and the people are determined to elect
straight out Dem cratic ticket. We con-
graduate this new and rich county on the
bright prospect ahead. May the people so
affairs as to never regret having
made Sharkey county.---Vicksburg Herald.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
Telegraphic Markets.

New YORK, May 2 1927 p. m.--Gold
llo, Cotton-Spot dull; ordinary OK
good ordinary l00-16c; low midding llA
middling 1873; middling Alabama 1871
mlddling Orleans and Texas II 1876.
Futures steady; low middling for May
l2M@l2 1916 June 1908 1-l6, July 10 sic
@l3Hc; August sob 7-16c; Septemb Der Ia
5-l6@l3%c October 13H@l3 3.16c; Nov
ember and December Is 3-l6@l3Nc.
ST. LOUIS, May Flour duh little do
ing; wheat frmer. No. 2 red fall 81 80; oil
3S%, No. 3 do 81 rs bid, corn dull, No. 2
mixed 44@4419c, oats easier 33L; rye UNI
changed. barley dull, choice Minnesota ST.
ID; whisky nominally unchanged pork
dull, $2l 80; lard dull and nominal l2Kc;
bulk meats dull and weak, shoulders 7Nc,
clear rib and clear Nsdes l1H6Dll9s; Hogs
low lower RIB bacon s7@7 ao cattle quiet and I'M
LIVERPOOL, May . 1880 p. m.-Cotton
quiet middling uplands 3-l6d; Orleans
6s22Sdd;, estimated sales to-day 10000 bales,
1000 being for speculation and export. Re-
ceipts $4,000 including $4,000 American.
Arrivals steady, May and June delivery
from Savannah or Charleston, not below
low middling, 6H@6 3-32d; June and July
ditto 6S-l6d; July and August ditto O.
Later, 3p. m.---Cotton unchanged. The
sales to-day include 6400 bales of American
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
Special Notices.
To Fruit Growers and shippers,
GRANGE AGENCY.

GRANGE AGENCY.
We will receive and sell fruit of all kinds
this season. for Patrons, farmers and others.
Our experience OF last season, thorough
examination of the business and competent
employees in this department, encourage us
to warrant satisfaction to all.
Temple S. CooNs g. Co..
81 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La.
The farmers' vindicator. (Jackson, Miss.) 1873-1???, 1876-05-05
li
Incresiulily.

How potent is this trait of the human
mind. The Bible refers to it and says,
Were an angel to come down from heaven,
ye would not believe" 1t is the cause of
much injury. We are disposed to doubt
the sincerity of our best friends; and so far
is it INDUCED that it often leads to nissan
threpy..
This is particularly applicable to the vr-
tues of many truly valuable remedial agents
however strong they may be endorsed.
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lious Collie, Kidney disease, Flatulence,
Constipation of the Bowels or General De-
bility, and hesitate to use DIR, TUFTS LIVER
Pills, write to him and he will furnish you
with hundreds of certificates from the most
reliable men and women in the country,
who have been cured by them, of whom
you can make direct inquiry. 1t will cost
you but n postage stamp. The proprietor
solicits the investigation of all who need
truly valuable medicine
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-12

Gen. Thomas II. Williams who was
appointed Nevada's Centennial orator,
some six months ago, desires the clergy
of the State to furnish him statistics on
the following subjects: First, the num-
Der of their respective churches and
membership; second, the number OF
their ministers, priests, ETC.; third, the
number of their private schools and
scholars; fourth, the number and
character of any other institutions con-
nected with their denominations. He
will also consider it favor to receive
any other statistical information that
can be properly embodied in such an
address. Letters addressed to Virginia
City or San Francisco will reach him.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-12
A NEW POLITICAL ORGANIZA-
TION.

The Post says new political organ
ization, called the "Trus Republi-
cans has been formed in San Fraa-
cisco. The organization is composed
on the decimal system. 1t has classes
of tens who meet weekly, and of hun
dreds who select delegates to the Grand
Council, which is invested with su-
preme power. Each class has its De-
eemvir, and each hundred its Centu-
rior. 1t object seems to be to equalize
wealth so that none shall be so rich as
to buy his neighbor, or his neighbor's
wife or daughter to pander to his vices.
and none so poor as to sell themselves
for bread. To establish happy and
virtuous medium between the two very
dangerous classes into which the COM
munity is resolving, the vicious and
unprincipled rich, and the criminal and
disorderly poor-it proposes to abolish
lacd monopoly, increase taxation
in proportion to wealth, till in
crease beyond certain sum
would be impossible; shutting our ports
against inferior races, paupers and
criminals, common school education
and useful trades for every child, the
election of no man to Office who is not
sober and discreet, industrious and
economical, and in favor of a plain
republican form of government, admin
istered by plain, honest men; no rich
men in Office; no high salaries; public
crime to be punished as private crime
is--no more courtmartials or investiga-
tons for whitewashing purposes. To
these views and reforms the members
are pledged to render their support.
Anybody who is curious to know more
about this political socisty is invited to
address its Corresponding Secretary,
II. l.. Knight, San francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-05-12
A METHODIST COLLEGE.

The last Conference of the III. E.
Church of Nevada passed resolution
relative to the establishment of a
male and female seminary or college
in this State. The Conference pledges
itself to appropriate $4,000 as an
endowment fund, whenever the people
of any available city or town shall raise
like amount for erecting the neces-
sary buildings. As the college will be
of great and permanent benefit to the
town in which it is located Reno, Car
son, Virginia, and Elko are after the
prize. Rev. A. FL. Tevis. chairman of
the committee appointed by the Con-
ference to act in the matter, writes us
to place the proposition before the
people of Winnemucca. Who will
move in the matter? This is an eligible
and suitable location for the college,
and persons owning land in the lower
part of town as we'll as the business
men of the place should make a bid for
an institution, which would be a per-
mauent and incalculabie benefit to the
town,