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The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30

A Radical newspaper, in an effort to
be funny, got off the following
''The way the average Democratic citi-
zen out in grasshopper Kansas weighs
hogs, is TO tie the hog on one end of q
rail, balance the rail On fence with q
stone tied to the other end, and then
guess how much the rocks weigh"
Every farmer in at least ten Of the
Southern States knows something worse
than that. The way the average Radi-
cal citizen, in the aforesaid ten States
gets his hog meat is from the pens and
meat houses of his Democratic neigh
bors; and the only way he attempts to
weigh it, is by toting it from the prem
ises, where he has unIawfuIly and felon-
iously taken possession Of it, to his own
domiciIe. If, while conducting the
operation in the shadows Of night, he
receives q sprinkle Of buckshot under
his bodily vestments, as q gentle re-
minder that it is not his hog, it is tele-
graphed to Washington as another
Outrage, and Mr.. Morton talks ABOUT
il in the Senate as Democratic intimida-
ton Of coIored voters Montgomery
Advertiser
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
MISCEILANEOUs.

WASHINGTON, April %. -KiIbourn gave
5000 bail, and was discharged.
Legal tenders, to the amount Of $780,
coo. have been retired. Outstanding,
1910, 800, 900.
Prof. Ruratin, OF Toulouse, has dis
covered another planet, OF the twelfth
magnitude,
Six and a-haIf millions will be dis
bursed on Monday on the Alabama
claims.
Briefs In Senator Speneer's case have
been submitted. They will be argued
at the next meeting.
The Mississippi river has risen at
vicksburg, and the Ohio at Cincinnati.
MONTGOMERY, April 2s. The banking
house Of r.. Beecher & Co. failed.
Liabilities not ascertained.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
cry : naky.
10 LITTLE ONE JUsr 4 WEEK I

10 LITTLE ONE JUsT A UgEK OH.
Only baby. Only baby
sThout any hair Teeth not at all.
Cent Juss Ifttle What are you good for
Fuz here and there. Only to squal
Only baby. Only baby.
Name yors have none Justa week Old
Barefooted and dimpIed, What are you here for.
Sweet little one. You little 5ooid?
BsBY's REPLY,
OaIy b4by What m d0od for
What shonld I be - Did you say
Lots " big folks Eber 50 many sings,
Been little like me. Ebery day.
Amt dot any hairl 'Tourse sgaaFi som times.
rs, / have, too; Sometimes 1 bawI;
s. pos N / hadn't, /ey dassant spant me.
Dess il TODD drow. Ta8se I I'm 80 small.
Not any teeth Only a baby
Wouldn't have one; rs. sir, ats so:
Don't dit nv dinner N II you Only TODD.
Gndwin a bone. You'd boone, too.
What am here for, ATS all I've to say:
Ats pretty mean; You're mos too old
Who's dot better right, Dess I'Il det into bed,
'Teper you We seen? Toes dittin told.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
The WfNsLsiW sA.I.
Secretary Fish's Communication Re-
specting the Extraditi0n.

LONDON, April y. Secretary Fish's
communication respecting the extradi-
tion Of Winslow was delivered to the
British Foreign Office Saturday, but IL
unanswered. It is not known what
course will be pursued when Winslow'5
time expires.
TIE ground taken by Secretary Fish
Is that clause y Of act TO- under which
the British Government claim America
should give assurance that the prisoner
shall be tried for no other offence than
the one for which he was extradited,
specifies that whatever is inconsistent
with existing treaties shall be excepted
from the operation Of that act. America
has presented this point several times,
but England 50 far has ignored it.
The assertion by the London papers
that America had refused to give the
assurance required by England IS in
correct, as America has never admitted
OF consented to discuss that question
at all.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
TELEGRAPHIC.
WASHINGTON.
.r.T EXCITEMENT ABOUT Kill
gOURy's RELEASE.
~tnmbeuse Investigation Committee
Gen. Gibson to be Chairman.
special to the ". o. Democrat

special to the ". o. Democrat
W,sHfyGrov, April 2o.-The release OF
gfbourn by Judge Cartier has caused
reat excitement and indignation
Imong Democratic and Republican
hernbers Of tho House. 1t is believed
hat Kflbourn will be rearrested and
Esrtter impeached.
ri ia said the Senate will decide ad-
fersely to their jurisdictisn Ia the Bel
knap case.
Gen. Gibson is to be chairman OF the
f<nisiana Investigating Committee.
Col. Spencer left for home yesterday.
Congressman Ellis report on the
Ieyees is ready, and will be fixed Tor
by the House for some
early day next month. BJoU.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
THE ErggOIRS CASE.
|ueeiaed that the OFFENCE Is Punishable
ny the Courts.

VssHrY6ToN, April 28.-Chief Justice
k,artter to-day rendered his decision in
|the KiIbourn habeas corpus case. After
|ssviewjug the causes leading to the
Issuance of the writ, the issue Of the
writ. the return thereto and claims Of
the respective counsel, he decided that
|secti0n l04 Of the Revised Statutes, re-
|latino to recusant witnesses, and ap-
|nroved January %, 1874, is explanatory
IN section 1O2 of the previous act in re-
lati0fI to such witnesseS-the last legis-
Iation on the subject and the parent law.
He. therefore, decided that the case is
one OF misdemeanor, and punishable by
the courts, and said, in conclusion, the
relator will be rendered 10 the dominion
~ tha Indictment
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
Correspondence.
NEW ORLEANS. April ~, 1875.

/ lNEE cIs1xIsHEsSs N VfH ~ 1876.
). b. Polk. Es4.:
| Dear sv-Of the many pleasing features which
have marked the dramatic season now drawing
/ TO close, none have been more distinctly or
| more agreeably impressed upon the people of
this city than your advent upon the stage of the
Varieties Theatre. We believe therefore, that
we are but expressing public opinion in assur-
ing you Of our high appreciation Of the origi-
naIity and force which have characterized your
representations. and we are satisfied that the
public share in the desire, which we feel. to
manifest that appreciation in some appropriate
manner.
For the qualification Of this feeling therefore
and for the encouragement Of the hope that your
favorable Introduction to the New Orleans pub
lie may be followed by long friendship. we beg
leave to tender you a testimonial benefit To take
place at the Varieties Theatre upon some even
ing which it may suit you TO designate.
Very sincerely. yours
Thomas Fl. Hunt, Will Steven,
John w. Saunders James Wallace
A. p. Canmaek Edw. A. Yorke
Thoe. G. Herndon, ". s. Bailey
Jn0 A. Morris, Fl. J. Baer.
G.. r. Beaaregard J. r. Hood
J. G.. Clark J. 0. Landry
}. X. 0verton. X. G.. Bond
VI. D. Bringer. James Lingan.
Thos T.. Maxwell, J. b. Walton
f.. Bertus, George Dupre.
q. Y. Ocean. Amedee O. James.
w. ~ Bowman r. D. Fazende.
Wa. Twicheii, r Buchanan
Fl. Dubertrand. VIM. Fl. Holmes,
Leeds GreenIeaf, +. La C0mbe,
Paul Waterman Leon BertoI
F.. Waggaman. Alexander Walker
A. e. Harrison Victor Bere
John Hopkins, E. P. Stainbaek
J.. J. Barr G. ". Sargent.
NEW ORLEANS. pril ~. 1878.
Messrs. Thos. RI. Hunt, John W. Saunders. VIII
Steven and others:
. Geptie1Aea-f am in receipt Of your very fat
tering communication Of the 24th inst in which
You tender me complimentary benefit. In ae-
eenting your offer let me assure you of my graf
tude and thorough appreciation of your kind
ness and respectfully designate next MONDAY
EyEVfNG, May 1. at the Varieties Theatre.
Yours. very faithfully, J. B. POLK.
apps
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
BGUr RIVER.

Leaves THU ESDAY. April H. At D. NJ.
FOR POINT JEFFERSON AND
1879 ali landings On Baeuf River The
@@ steamer
-TELLA BLOCK.
o. B. Crooks master lIabe Block clerk.
Will leave As above positively For freight or
passage apply on board. or u
HIfE A CARLEN 3 Tehoupitoulas sf-
P S-Will pay particular attention 70 all 5usi-
ness on Black River.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
The Campaign Opening.

Ethan Allen, Of New York, Chairman
Of the National Executive Committee Of
the Liberal Republican party. has ad-
dressed the following letter to each
member, representing their respective
States. of his committee, as constituted
and organized at Cincinnati in 1872
This means business
f02 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, /
April -, 1916.
4 meeting Of the Liberal Republican
National Committee will be held in the
city Of New York, at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, on Monday, the 8th day Of May,
at ~ O'Clock noon. You are requested
to attend. ETHAN ALLEN, Chairman.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
OPELOUSAS.

INDEPENDENT OPELOULA5 WEEKLY
PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY. at 5 =. m.
~- FOR WASHINGTON PORT
e~-1xsyzssf- Barry ChurchviHe, Bayou Des
Glaizes, Atchafaiaya. Simmspprt,
Big Bend Landing, Old River. and all interme-
9iaIA uoints-Tne Iight-draft passenger steamer
ROBT. 90f Va.
In place of 81. Mary
W. r. Daniel master. J. h. schmidt. eterk
For freight 0r passage apply Oh board or u
HTTE h CABIN. 3 TchoGpitoulas az.
Through bllls ladiae. 20 Bayoas Dies tsiaizes
and Bceuf. dI3 i'm
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
SENATE


Counsel for the accused asked for a
delay Of week, to present in a proper
way the question OF jurisdiction.
Opposed by the managers, who de-
manded that witnesses be heard imme-
diateiy.
After discussion by counsel the Senate
retired, and after conference ordered
that the Senate proceed first to hear and
determine the question whether w. W.
Belknap the respondent. il amenable to
trial BY impeachment for acts done as
Secretary Of War Notwithstanding his
resignation of said office; and second,
that the hearing proceed on the 4th day
of May. 1876, at IL 30 o'clock.
a lengthy discussion followed, and
finally 10 was moved that the order be
set aside. Tending discussion, the Sen
ate sitting "a u court, adjourned until
Monday
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
LOUISIANA As 1T II.
ZsI Pages.
Its Topography and Valuable Resources.
By DANIEL DENNETT.

Prize. 80 Genfs-Pesfage. IL Cents.
LIBERAL REDUCTION TO DEALERS
Ia, ,D9O Copies Just Published -3O1O
Copies sold.
The Editors 0f New Orleans have given this
book strong Endorsement.
OPINIONS OF NEW ORLEANS BOOK
SELLERS:
r. IS q book which has long been wanted and
often called f0r ! am selling cor les daily that
are mailed 10 all parts 0f the world.
GEORGE ELLIS Bookseller,
Opposite the Post Office.
During ny long experience a. 2 bookseller in
IN city I have had thousands of inquiries for
such q work. Mr.. DeRnetCs LOUISIANA As 1T
Is il precisely The book thar has been called for
II gives general satisfaction to my patrons IN
city aud country. II its true character were
generally known it would require ten times the
present edition Of 1000 copies to supply the
demand. c. Q. HALEY. Bookseller.
10 Commercial Place.
Branch, 153 Poydras street.
An experience Of twenty-five years as book
seller in New Orleans will Justify me in saying
that the book Just issued by Mr. Dan j bennett.
LOUISIANA As 1T Is, supplies 2 want long
felt by residents and strangers. The demand
for the book is active and is steadily Increasing
JAMES A. GRESHAM.
apf2 % Camp and 1l8 Canal street
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
The Legislative and Executive Appropri-
alton Bill

The legislative and executive apprO-
priation bill Is up. The amendment,
giving $4,000 for the assaye office in
New Orleans, u,on which q separate
vote was demanded while the bill was
in committee, was adopted, and i5 part
oft bill The appropriation for the
assaye office al Charlotte, y. e., was re-
duced froIp 4 ip06 to 5000, and II part of
the bill.
The legislative, executive and judicial
appropri btions bin then passed by o
ute Of l1S to II and goes 70 the Senate
A 'aiIl appropriating $4,000 f5r the
Apashe Indians passed.
Tie House went into Committee " the
Whole on the private calendar, AMI. ad-
burned.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
CABINET MEETING.
Er1.tew Loses His Temper Rut Receivers
If-GBdlan Affairs.

Secretary Bri5tow lost temper in the
committee room to-day. lie intimated
that Mr.. Bright, Of Tennessee, had gone
even outside of the committee room to
get an evidence in case prejudicfal
to him, and refused to shake hands with
Mr. Bright. The two finally explained
themselves in good nature.
The Cabinet discussed the necessity
OF furnishing the Indians from the army
supplies until their regular stores can
reach them. Mexican affairs were dis
cussed The Secretary had no late re-
ports Of outrages on American citizens
Oh the Rio Grande. The latest advices
to the War Department represented
matters in a better condition.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
rOR The LAKE.

once ~ New Orleans City MAffr0Aa Go.
No. f24 Canal street-New Orleans, April N.
fs7e-For the Lake-The regular trains over the
New Orleans. Metairie Cemeteries and Lake
Railroad" viii begin running on
saturday, April TT.
For the present trains will leave Metaiaie Ridge
and the Lake EVERY HALF HOUR. from s
O'Clock a. na the last train leaving the Lake at 10
O'Clock D. m.
Fare from Clay stat4e TO Lake. TEN CENTS
ap91sf
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
AGRICILTIRaL DEPARTMENT
A. A FAMILY PAPER

1t mas no superior in the South-its Literary De-
partment embracing poetry. romance, religion.
sentiment and humor.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
LOWER COAST.

INDEPENDENT PACKFT-LOWER COAST
DAILY PACKET.
ss The A No. j freight steamer
j. K. Frazer.
spsasssisEs o. Canton Jr.. Master.
- Leaves the Lover Coast Packet
LanC 5ng EVERY EVENING except sunday FOR
tie Be1air Plantation and way landings, 81
O'Clock. Returning to the city EVERY FORE
NOON, except Mondays.
For freight engagements apply on board. or TO
'ra+F NJ N Ts@sN0pFTP Te Hravier atraet-
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
DROOK STEAM RICE MILL
G. FL. ALLEN,
50, 81 and 93 Tchoupitoulas street,

NEW ORLEANS.
This is the most extensive Mill in the South,
and the quality of our Rice unsurpassed Mill
ing rates: No. 1. %c. per h.; No. 2, he. per lb
Sacks furnished on orders to Lock Box s7s. New
Orleans. Eight sacks Of Bran returned to the
planter for every 100 barrels Rice rsceivef.
ds1s
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
BAYOU SARA.

FOR BAYOU SARA WATERLOO.
LsH4 Hermitage. Port Hudson. Baton
Rouge PlaGHenaine and way land
fnQs-The United States mail 5enl-WeekI7
packet Gov. Allen
In place OF W. s. Pike j. J. Brown, master.
Leaves every MONDAY and FRIDAY. af 5 .,
m for Bayou Sara
HITE K CARLIN. Agfs., Tchoupitoulas At
d2a am A. &. n0DnTN 20 Magazine
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
UPPER COAST.

NEW ORLEANS AND BATON ROUGE
PACKET
Leaves every WEDNESDAY at II ns,. and
SATURDAY AZ .. m.
~@@~~ The passenger packet
ST. John
r Bergrron master J. g. BerZsron clerk,
leaves as 4 J.ve. coming down the Coast every
MONDAY and FRIDAY in daylight.
For freight or passage apply on board, or 70
ana r. o. MElASCDN. 90 Cont 1t.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
AMEs.
ne Tesfif5ex Before the Committee.

WAsHfNGToy, April 28. - EX-GOv.
Ames, before the Mississippi Committee,
Testified to the existence Of q general
system of Intimidation, frauds and Vio-
fence, BY which voters in Republican
|cOunties were prevented voting. He
|foand IL impossible. without % bloody
|colIision between the masses, as he was
|n0t supported by the troops, TO secure
|fhe negroes IN their rights in the recent
Election. There were riots, shoOtIngs
and threats the peace officers in some
Instances were overawed, in others
|exilea He claimed that the pretext Of
robbinq the State by excessive taxation
was wholly ungrounded that taxation
in Mississippi was only seventy cents
per head, against sixteen dollars in New
York tits proposed to have Ames con-
tinue his testimony several days.
cigar Interests.
The representatives Of the cigar man
nfacturefs are here in opposition to Mr..
Morrison's tariff, which increases the
duty on Havana and other imported
leaf; they say it will make difference
OF five dollars per thousand on cigars
manufactured in this country from Ha-
vana tobacco
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
BAYOU MACON AND TENsAs.

TENSAs, BAYOU MACON AND UPPER Ten
sAS PACKET
Leaves on FRIDAY April q. ats .. m.
FOR FLOYD, DELHI. JOES
Sss4as-S q Bayou, WsEsaw. and all landings on
ssA Bayou MsSon. Tensss and Blacx
rfvers-The new light draft and fine passenger
steamer WILLIE.
In place 0f the RapIdes}
J p Sullivan master: J. T.. Robbins clerk.
wifi cave "a above. For freight or passa0e o.
piy on board. or o
lord a McPEAKE. ~ Camp street.
BRITTON & EPPIER i0s Common u.
mhg3 ADAMS \ WORK Commercial Pis~e.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
ST. LOUIS AND CAIRO.
GRAND ECoRE.

Leaves EVERY SATURDAY. at M
e. FOB GRAND ECORE. MONT
s.zsssx.s-xl gonery. Alexandria. Norman's
- Wares, Barbins and all way L nd
ings Intermediate on the Mississippi and Red
Rivers-The steamer
New Bart Able.
E. Sinnoft. master. Geo. G.. Hamitou clerk.
For freight or passage apply on board, or 20
ADAMS 81 WORK.
ae19 Am No Commercial Place.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
RED RIVER.

NEW ORLEANS AND RED RIVER TRANS
P0RTATlON COMPANY STEAMERS
Mary Louise, Texas
Il. i. Bryafiy, Lotus Ne. g.
Col. A. r. Kouns. w. J.. Betan
La Belle, Belle Rowland
-> FOR SHREVEPORT, JEFFER~
sdASso,z4ast son, Upper Red River, Ninden
s1k Coushatta, Grand, Eeore. Alexan-
dria and all way and plantation Iandings-Leav-
ing New Orleans as follows
For Shreveport and Jefferson
Leaves WEDNESDAY May g. at D. m.
Lotus No. 3, d. ID. DannaIs, master
Returning leaves Shreveport TUESDAYS aud
fridays.
SATURDAYS boats going through to Jefferson
No wharfboat charges will be made on freight
consigned to the com pany at the mouth Of Re.J
River.
Forwarding freights consigned TO the com psny
at New Orleans viii be handled free Of draya9e
and commissions.
For freight or passage. apply on board Of the
boats or at the Office OF the com pany. No fl
Gravier street. JOS. a, AIKEN President.
W. W. JOYCE Agent.
HITE B. CABIN. BKITTON 4 EPPLER
de LORD K McPFAKF. Agents
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30
BAYOU DIES GLAIZEs.

FOR BAYOU DE GLAZE.
FOR EVERGREEN COTTON
AEs4sttSkS port Junction, M0feauyiile, Big
Bend. Simmsp port and all inter-
mediate landings - The light-draft passenger
steamer Trenton
I'm place Of steamer Garry Owenl
" W. DoHifour Master A. r. Trousdals clerk
will leave a. above. For freight or passaQs
apply on board. or 70
fe8tf HRITTUN n EPPIFR.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30

THE
PROPRIETOR OF THE DEMOCRAT
Take pleasure in announcing to their friends
and the public n general. that they are
now prepared to do every
description Of
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30

J. II. HARDY. Secretary.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-14
Success in AdUertistng.

In times past 1t was thought immOdest to
proclaim the excellence OF ones goods. or to
solicit patronage for them in new spapers.
During the asst twenty-five years through
the immense competition in trade 1t has be
come q necessity. The public are always
anxious to learn OF progress, but arc equally
desirous to avoid all frauds, as they have
genuine merit and are particularly preju-
diced against sterling announcements OF
some new and wonderful medine without
character or worth. Still the public are
grateful to manufacturers or inventors OF ar.
ticles OF merit, even il known as medicines;
many of them are the result Of years of care.
full study by our most eminent chemists and
productions as Qulnine, Chlorotorm, Chloral
Hydrate, Porous plasters, &c.
Success in advertising depends much upon
the intrinsic worth OF the article 1t elf even
though 1t be medical preparation. AS an
evidence of this, q celebrated physician of
New York made great Improvement in POr-
Gus Plasters by adding CAPCINE on account
of its giving Increased effect and quicker re-
lief and cure than any known medicical
fearing his reputation would be injured. A
firm OF Pharmaceutical Chemists in his city
learning Of this decided improvement. made
an arrangement with this ply ysican and com.
menced advertising in the best newspapers (;
in n short time the sale increased from hun.
dreds to thousands until now the sale OF
BENSON'S CAPCINE PLASTERs IS exceedingly
large and daily increasing. They can be OBJ
tanned of any Druggist at 25 cents each.
SEABURY Il JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
A5-For sale In Wilmington by E. BrlDg
hurst Il Co., 9Th and Market. and f. Mclnall,
I'd and Market ianl9eod&we3dm-ly
The daily gazette., 1876-07-14

or prosecuting dishonest officials, es-
pecially if the latter happened to be
the personal friends of the President,
were strikingly illustrated to day
Ex-Special Agent Yaryan has since
his dismissal been allowed byCommis-
sioner Pratt to have access to the files
OF the Internal Revenue Bureau for
the purpose of obtaining copies of such
papers as were necessary forh vindi'
dication from the accusations made
against him. To day the President
sent an order to the Treasury Depart
ment directing that this privilege
should no longer be accorded to Var
yam. Mr.. Pratt's reply is said to have
been that as long as he continued to
hold the place of Commissioner of In
teral Revenue Mr., Yaryan should have
access to all papers in the Internal
Revenue Bureau, the examination of
which is necessary for his vindication; !;
but the petty spite of the President
against Mr.. Yaryan did not stop even
with this order. Every person con-
nected with the Treasury Department
is provided with card of admission
to the Treasury building, which is
| closed to the public at 2 o'clock daily.
Two hours before the close of business
similar cards are also issued 10 news.
paper men and others whose business
calls-them to the Department later
than the hour named. Yaryan says
that on attempting to enter the Treas
ury building this afternoon, after 2
o'clock. he was stopped by the door
keeper aud informed that orders had
been issued to take up his card of ad-
mission and not to permit him to enter
Although it was not stated, Yaryan
was gwen to understand that this or
der originated at the White House.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-14
nEMORIEs OF CUSTER.
HIS FRANKS AS A BoY.-HIs BRAVERY AS
MAN,

HIS FRANKS AS BoY.-HIS BRAVERY AS A
MAN.
General Custer was born in Ohio, and
was sent to West Point from that State !;
yet he lived in Monroe, Mich, and re-
garded that place as his home. it was
there he spent his vacations among his
relatives and friends. Wild, inpulsiye.
reckless, he won for himself 1.-THE name of
hard boy, and at that time had SEEM
ingly had mono of that ambition which
afterwards developed in him. When the
war broke out one of the first regiments
chat was formed was at Monroe This
regiment participated in the first battle
of Bull Run, and it was then that young
Custer perfomed his notable act in the
war. Shouldering musket, he went
into the fight with the Monroe boys, and
was the first man across the Chicka-
hominy. He was on the staff Of Gen.
Mcclellan when that officer was relieved
of his command, and, consequently,
being out of service, returned to Monroe.
He was a warm Mcclellan man.
Judge Il. p. Lhristiancy and Judge
Daniel S. Bacon had recognized soldierly
qualities in young Custer, and desired to
befriend him. 1t was at that time that
Custer published what was probably his
first attempt at newspaper writing, in a
lengthty letter SeuIlnB 1Ortn MS chanBe
of views on the political questions of the
times, and fully endorsing the Admins
tratIo In few days. through the ex-
ertions of Judge Christiancy, Jr dge Ba-
con and others, ne was ordered back into
active service.
General Custer about that time mar
ried the daughter and only surviving
child of his friend and benefactor, Judge
Bacon. Libbie was beautiful girl,
scarcely nineteen, full of romance, and
just graduated at the Monroe Seminary
under the Rev. Erasmus Boyd. They
were married at the Presbyterian Church
and wondered how the marriage would
turu OFT, for Clusters boyish pranks
were not forgotten. From that time for
ward his wife was his constant compan-
ion.