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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
cUVRCH DIRECT TO II y

METHODIST RPIscorAI~-Rey. T. III. "ariiig
- saryIcps every Sabbath at II A. NJ and -:
sabt,atf-@chooI 1T A. n, John A. WEIGH
i9,s.yiutendent 9 Public praper meetings every
.rbgys,Iay eve Young peoples meeting eYery
Monday eve.
ppvspyTERIAx q. S-Rev. T.. l.. Doddcr pastor
s-i,.ss every Sabbath ri II A. N. aud p. N sab
i..th..chooI 1T 9 a. NJ, W. W. craddick, superin-
tendrTt.
peFsgyTEEI8g, u. P--So pastor sabbath
school at " NJ or iihinedaiey asef morning @er'
c,taf,yIANs--Elaer 4. Bly,. pastor. Services
,'sey sabbath al. II A. NJ and ~ p. " Sabbath
sstfal stgA " IT. ~ James, Superintendent
B4prtsT--Eo pastor. Sabbath school al y 4. NJ,
A. Mckee superintendent Bibie-eiass at ~
Pm
If-THyEAg-ReY. A. J. crigler, pastor. Seryi-
,. every alternate Sabbath at II 4. ~ and ~ p.
! sabbath school at . A. w., j. q. Young, super
iutendent
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

s. J. Tilden, the reform ~ candi.
date for President, Il openly charged
with having appropriated (sioleDl To
his own use $i5J,000 Of funds belong
ing To the Chicago and Alton Rail-
way, and this while he was trustee
and attorney for tho company.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

From a Prairie City Ncns extra
we learn of the suicide Of Prof. n. l.
Hayden, Of that place, on the morn
ing Of the 7th inst. The cause IL at-
tribnted to Ill health and business
Troubles
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Vallandigham's old organ, the
Dayton tOhio) Uerad aad Empire,
says: "As an actual matter of fact
there are very few of the old Demo
Gratis about Dayton who are not bit
teriy dissatisfied and disappointed
with the st. Louis platform and
nominations
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
DIAMOND BARBER SAL DON.

DuTNAM a BOREN have rctisnished their
L rooms ON the east side of Public square. aud
are now supplied with elegant Rochester recIi-
ming chairs and other modern cofiyenieneex
Give them call and they will guarantee satistae-
tory work. fs47u
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Utah offers To furnish twelve hum
dred volunteers In ten days 10 help
slaughter tho Indians who killed
Custer and bis men, and similar
offers are being made the govern
ment from all parts of the Union.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Jake Rhem, Chicago's former Chief
Of Police, was sentenced, last Friday,
to pay fine Of 5000 and to con.
finenent In the county jail ak
months for completely In the whisky
frauds
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

CARL Schurz's paper, undoubtedly
good authority on tho subject, says:
"The Republican and Iiberal Re
publican German American press
has pronounced against Tildnn and
Hendricks almost unanimously
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

The Democratic reform candidate
has been "A distilIer-and while pur.
suing this very creditablo ~ busi-
ness he was daily defrauding tho
government out of 800 revenue tax
per dny.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Last Thursday the Senate adopted
resolution providing for the ap-
pointment Of "a committee OF three
" proceed 10 the Pacific States and
investigate the extent aud effect of
Chinese emigration 10 this country.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Hon. j. q. Blaine has been offered
tbs Sonatorship male vacant by the
withdrawal of senator Morrill, to as
snine the duties Of Secretary of the
Treasury. MIR Blaine has resigned
his place ia tho House and accepted
the appointment.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

The Republican Convention for the 9Th Con
gressional District Of Iowa will meet at OakalODs
"Wednesday, July 2fth. at II O'Clock a. IN. for th'
purpose OF placing IN nomination candidate
For member OF Congress. The basis OF repre-
s4nfafjon viii be one delegate for every 40 votes
and fraction over 100 east for Samuel kirkw0od
for Governor at the general election OF 1870
The different counties viii be entitled 10 rep
resentniion ms follows: Appanoose, delegates
Davis z; Jasper, 10; Keoknk, MahaSka, II
Marion, 10; Noaroe, 2; Wapeiio, 10.
BY order Of Congressional Committee,
VAL MENDEI. Chairman
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

A man who will steal sIJD,OO0
from one road and 81 ,000, 900 from
another, is hardly the right kind Of
man to present as rGfoTm candi.
date for President.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
BLACKSMiTHiNG.

NJ JAMES of the late firm Of Roberts d James
1N.will hereafter DC found at his new shop
Main street, one block west of brick Bank build
ing prepared to do all work in his line including
ell kinds of repair, shueing manufacturing wag
ons, bnggieA. spring wagons, etc, Satisfaction
guaranteed in work and prices. He cordially In
Vltes ali M wnnt OF work 10 call
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
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4 ODG ES.


F& A. M-Orientai Lodge No. 81. Knox
A. Vile meets Sat Eve on or before fun moon
! 0ppgsHElagR, Secn IN. DAVIS, w NJ
nADNOR CHAPTER. No ~. X. a. NJ, Knoxville
| meets Mon Eve on or before each full moon
i 4 FpgxcH Sc'y J. W. MITCHELL. II. p
roo KNOXVILLE ENcAMPMENT No. 81,
| Meets on the first and third Friday evenings
OF each month. Visiting Putriarchs are invited
A. b. BROBsI, %cR ALLEN HAakiek, y r.
F.-KNOXYILBE LODGE, No. ~. meets
l., every Tuesday evening. Visiting brethren
cordially invited to attend.
{ EOgEIs, Rec See'g. " J. kEADis, y. %.
q O F-Marion Degree Lodge No TO- Daugh-
| ters of Rebckah, meets every second and last
Friday evening in each month. Visiting Broth
ers aud Sisters are cordially invited 70 attend
Mas ALLIE BRIGGS, Secg. Z. B BofDsIoS Nc
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
AucAn ia pa

yINGER SEWING MACHINES NO sold In 1879
- 1gs4s being pa more than were sold by
any other Company ia the same time Now Il The
time to get the best and most Popular sewing Ma
chine In the Nptlh keep on hand good sup.
ply of needles. attachments. etc North side 81
The Public square. knoxYille 1ARGEk.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

mHE UNDERSIGNED "a now prepared "a take
Contracts for All kinds of work ia his line Of
business such ~ lrick and stone laying and
Cistern and fine Building. all 0f which propose
90 DO with dispatch, aud In good workmaniike
manner. ! warrant satisfaction. Materials fitn-
ished II required and credit TN Christmas will
be- given Go parties that desire A.
|E-SuIy III . EDSTFfFfD
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

There are unmistakable signs, says
the New York IFibsD,e, that the Ger
mans are preparing TO march in al
most solid mass to the Republican
PaukS
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Thursday last two trains on the
road between Berne and Luzernc,
switzerland, collided; a number of
cars were smashed, and ton persons
killed.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Mr.. Tilden has gained his fortune
through his corrupt connection with
Tarninany, and by fleeing the stock
holders Of two or three railroads for
which he was attorney,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

There is the richest kind OF read
Ing i'm the record of the Great Re
former.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
lE'RCA N7ILE, TRADES, ETC
AMOS HOUSE.

NJ WILEY HAS LEASED THIS POPULAR
IN Hotel and furnished 1t for better aeeommo
datiou Of the public. The Amos will be main
spared &c grhafy the demands of guests regular
aud transient Hacks leave the house daily con
Meeting with trains at feila. Ample stabiing
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Mr.. WyInan has qualified as Treas
urer ofths United states, and Sena-
tor Morrill, as Secretary of the Treas
ury,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Two of tho ohio delegation 10 1T.
Louis have repudiatcd the Tilden
and Hendricks ticket and will sup
port Hayes * Wheeler.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
c. <. CONWEIl.

hFAf.rR IN sToyEs, Tiltwase, shalfant Heavy
u Hardware Reaperr, Mowers and Agricultural
laple1nentr generally. Agent Tor N W. NaTr.us =
nj atmospheric Portable Soda fDnntain. Old
ID easi side square, Knoxville. i2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

New YORK has never once, since the foanda.
lon Of the government failed to give is electoral
vote 10 it, own son except Greeley wheu a can,
diiate for the presidency. Van Barren carried Il;
FILLMORE carried Il. seymour carried IT, when
nearly every other State MAS swept by the lie,
IsubIicans, aud Tilsien viii carry u by seventy
Ave thousand majority
n sees New York ~ soes the Union -Hcala.
egof July II
How man who. makes any pre-
tentions 10 truth can thus wilfullya
misstate facts 10 suit himself when
he knows the figures are easily OBJ
tanned, IL one OF the things past find
Ing out. However, Nc figures very
poorly at any time. Now for the
facts, crediting all the names hc has
given to New York: In 1898, Har-
rison tWbigl, ran against Van
Buren, (Democrat). Harrison re-
ceived i3s, ,543 votes In New York;
Van Buren, 100. .si5 votes, \ majority
of 2s,272, making once that Van
Buren, did carry New York. In 1870
Harrison tWhig), Van Buren, Dem
ocrat), and Blrney (Abol.tionl, were
the candidates. Harrison received
225,si7 votes In New York, Van
Buren 2l2,527 votes, and Birnsy!
2, 7gs votes. This makes once that
Van Buren, did not get the electoral,
vote al New York. Another uInel
was In 1919, when Taylor (Whig),| j
Cs.ss tDemocrst), aud Van BureD'
Free SoiD, .ere candidates. In this
election Taylor received ~ .GAb3 votes,
Cgss iii ,aIs, Van Barren IN, $40, Civ
ing the electoral vote to the Whig
candidate. In 1850 the candidates
were Fremont tRepublieanl, Fill.
more tAmericsn), aud Buchanan
(Dsm0cratl. Fremont received 49,
O07 votes Ia New York, Fillmore
I2i ,G,i votes, buchanan is5, ,s7s votes
giving the thirty-nve electoral votes
of that State 10 Fremont. But for
fear Nc may think We have forgot
ten that Fillmore was the thirteenth
President We will proceed TO tell
about that. In iSis Fillmore was
tho Whig candidate for VIce-Presi-
dent, Taylor heading the ticket.
Taylor carried New York and Fill
more couldn't help doing the saline.
Fillmore received the electoral vote
of that state because Thyim did. II
there is any capital in that for Iiiden
/ YOU are welcome 90 u, Me. Whst
FILLMORE headed ia. ticket iie was la
giosIousiy defeated. On The death o
Taylor, Fillmore became presiden
because he had been elected Vict
President, NOT because bo had carrie
the electoral vote ~ New York him
self. To sum up then, Van Buren, r.
ceived tho electoral voto of Ne
York once, and lost IL thrice; Filin,o
rsceived II when lac han the see0s
place and lost u when he beId iirs
Seymour carried 81 of the ~ vote
and HFesiey l0st this vote. Br
Mccormack, try ~ tall tlss truth.
II a btu wns fnlsea1sseed IL the NJ
ate friday bnss providing ne the -
iistmeDt of Ave reEisnsnis u volAi
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
90 uyTY OFFICERS.

,.,rvx--Al Alien Hamriek, Knoxville.
,,L,lSn@sToY--c n. Robinson. Knoxville
1ne1.srpys-E. NJ Paris, Knoxville,
gsEss, gsE-s,ises 70, sP Bonebrske, Knoxville.
ihsssIrg--E W. frozier, kia,xyilie
Sihiaa9Io,tfsrFyDgsr--A. ShaI,t Yetter, knSxyIt1e.
stf.ssss,nr-N j Watkins, Knoxville. --4---
sthhff,A-rE-f. w. Carr English Settlement
assosih..t,,.s-J +. Mccormack. Knoxville.
erpg rpggsgsrATIyEs-J. Elliott, knoxyilei Green
r clark Peila.
,..aa.gy-ts,ss-H ,- ID. Lucas, Chairman, Pleasant
me II. r. Bousquet, peiia: A. A. Weisher.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
PlASIERiNG.

ykULkS ii fARGER. Knoxville. solicit ss~dsss
III tor Plasisfing work Of all kinds, plasn aud
ennnssntai They guarantee the neai.ss. naast
6nbh,antiai aud satisfactory work, on shoxs aetisy
Nd liberal terms. SS
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
KNOXVILLE NATIONAL BANK,

KNOXVILLE IOWA Capital EinutsD Go3d.
~ SILVER. Government and nkher SECURITIES
bought and suid. faten~t allowed on Tina de-
posts. Special attention given 10 Collections
Open fapn. 2 A. NJ toA II. N, except Sundays.
DIRECTORS
Al w Collins s. u txsilias y \. Cunning ham,
Jackson kaIney A. !. keff. =. Hlttenisnslsr,
& X Hellamy W Bachelor. H. H. Woodruff.
uFFIiFfiS
A. w. COLLINS. Prest. JAS. CUNNINGHAM, v. r.
A. i BRIGGS Cashier 5.istf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

And ii il written: No distiller
shall ever be President Of the United
States.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

(
Tiiden's railroad steals are matters
of record, and now staad on the
dockets OF the courts.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

lm st4skfng ~ gIse resnmtsGoH aet fiossrwDt
Hages desfsssf s0fae tIrae sisses fhas be sousd
oaIy consent ~ as Fsp&xS In ese@ fsilI sseas
ssrinesHt is~ eseis We enastsa 10 a. psafs And
yet 10 = relied ttpoa VI esrYy ae wseF for he
Reyafs8ipaA party og~sua gtly VI
Another Of Mcf,ofmsek' . antruths.
Coy. Hayes has said no sseh thing.
aGd Nc knew 10 when ne wross sts
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
judicial Ticket.
or Circuit Jadge-'Sixih Judicial District,
/. G. BLANCHARD, of Mahaska
Iowa Republican Platform.

The Republicans Of Iowa, in convention as
sembied, hereby declare the following platform
OF principles:
l. We are for maintaining the unity OF the
nation sacred and inyioiate, for the Just and
equal rights OF all men, for peace, harmony and
brotherhood throughout the nation; for men OF
unsaIllied honesty aud purity of character for
public trusts, and for the ssih pursuit and mn
sparing punishment of all dishonest officials high
or low.
2 Thai we are in favor OF, and that we demand,
rigid economy in the administration OF govern
ni,.ut affairs, both state and National.
e. That we favor the early attainment Of cur
reitey convertible with eoin, aud therefore advur
cate the gradual resumption OF specie payment
by continuous and steady steps in That direction.
a That We demand that all railway and other
corporations shall be held in fair aud Just subIec-
ton to the law making power.
B. That we stand by free education, our public
school system the II xaion OF all for Us support,
and no diversion of the school fund from the
public schools
g. That we cordially invite immigration, FROM
all civilized countries guaranteeing to the iniin
grant the political privileges and social and
religious freedom We ourselves enjoy. and fsHoT-
ing free and unsectarisn system of common
schools for their children with ours.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

The Senate last Friday passed the
bill to relieve Gen. l.. T.. Beaure
gard OF bis political disabilities.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
KNOXVILLE MARBLE-WORkS. N

ID oBINsON BROTHERS. Manufacturers aud
~ Dealers in Monuments, and Head stones, aud
Grave yard work of esery description. Near
northwest corner OF Public square Knoxville,
Iowa III
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Tilden's professions of reform are
hypocritical and untrustworthy.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Read the record of filden. the
great Democratic reforner, TO be
found on the second page.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

The Lynchburg Val .Sa-, Dem
has bolted the nomination Of filden.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

One million dollars il the amount
Tilden stole frem the 81. Louis, Alton
and Terre Haute Railroad.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
FURNITURE.

ID. YOUNG would respectfully iufom the
citizens of Marion County that he has ops:n
Cabinet shop on Robinson street. west of
Frremona House, up stairs. IN the room form.
occupied by the Republican Oiiice, where he
have Oh hand all kind Of Furniture. haa Cof.
|of all sizes which he viii sell low for cash
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

A btSi was tulvxn1ueest III the ftcn.
ate friday bnst rsovtding a0s the .tsr
iistmeDt of Ave reEiinsnis of voluii
teern fro,n the northwest 10 serve IN
exterminatiBg the bi0ax. their en-
lissmeut 10 be ios : period NOS " az
eeed nine months. ~ N v, be hoped
tie bin win heeoms 4 law Insm~ll-
steiy. When "miJd and lenient
rnsssures,, f.iI - ipsises the vsDdsr
ing Arabs of tks plains n stay upon
their reservations. oslssv sud more
efYsefusi me~ns mast hs trfsd Dead
I.lians DO 10 danssgp.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
CARPENTERS q JOlNERS.

MILLER a BELLvIiLE are prepared 10 do all
~ kinds Of work In their line oIi slt0rt notice
and ON reasonable tcrns Give them q cnSNsst
kthcir store near northeast corner of Court House
tEQuarc. Knoxville. isAu
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, First door south Of Post
n Office corner, Knoxville, viii attend prompt
ly 20 all business ent aisted 10 them. Special at
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

A ATTORNEYS y AT LAW. Claim and Real EsExr
n Agents, Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa.
viii attend to all business entrusted 10 sheiT
care, Ia Marion and adjoining Counties. win
practice In the state and Federal Courts. 3Itf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
Ii! | 4!
Z. low

rs nll
iirvestin
u, wroup
country
LEY III
blows
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
q, b. AYHE=.

4 ATTORNEY AT LAW and Notary Public. Mon
n roe. Iowa. viii also attend 10 collections aud
10 buying and selling land
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13
las. A. CROTHERS.

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER, Knoxville, Iowa
"A will take contracts aud furnish plans and
specifications. II also agent for }. D. simmons
substitute for weights for windows, large or small
The best thing in use--try them and judge ioi
yourself H'3tf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-02
The New Commissioner Of Iu:ernai Rev,
enuo.

The New Commissioner Of Iu:ernai Rev.
enuo.
The name of General Green B. Raum, of
Illinois, was sent ~ the Senate yesterday
ss CommlssloD!cr of Internal Revenue. His
appointment was unexpected. but gives
great satisfaction to all who know him
either personally or by reputation, and his
services IN the fOrtieth Congress won him
many friends here. He was recommended
by the entire Illinois delegation for ap-
pOintment a. Solicitor of the Treasury on
the retirement of Bluford Wilson, but Sec
retary Morrill preferred to have his conf
Dental adviser eeiected from among his
own personal acquaintances, and go the
President selected him for the commission
ership, which is q much more profitable
appointment. General Rsum resides
in Southern Illinois, and has q wide
reputation in his State as lawyer. He
was born IN 1929, in Pope county, Illinois,
received thorough classical and legal edu-
cation, practicing at the bar until 1861, wheu
he was among the first to enlist. being
chosen major Of the Fifty-sixth illinois Vol
unteers. He was engaged in all the battles
of the Army Of the Tennessee, was rapidly
promoted for gallantry, and took command
He subsequently commanded division IL
Logan's corps in the march to the sea
When he Was mustered out of the service
he was elected at once to Congress and
served two terms. Since his retirement
from political life he has been engaged in
the practice Of his profession. He was u
delegate at large from Ilipsis to the Gin
cinnsti convention. He brings to the Office
. reputation for epOtless integrity, superior
ability and wide experience, and will make
an honest and able e1ecutive.-NeD York
Graphic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-02
An Interstate Rifle Match.

A grand Interstate, long range, rife
match will take place in this city, October
l2, 1876, under the auspices of the Crescent
City Rifle Club. The conditions are: Teams
to consist of eight men; distance, 800. 900
and 1000 yards; fifteen shots at each range;
no sighting shots; each competing club to
use its own range; all entries to be made
on or before September 20. The following
regulations will be observed:
A statement must be forwarded with each
entry, containing the names of the team
and four substitutes.
The CreedmOOr regulations for 1876,
adopted by the National Rife Association,
sha!. govern in this match.
The shooting may take place at any time
during the day fixed for the natch-Octo-
Der l2. Each team ehall be represented by
Judge or umpire of their own selection at
each of their competitors ranges, in the end
that the enforcement of all proper regula-
tions, marking, scoring, etc., may be guar
anteed.
The result of the shooting shall be tele-
graphed by each club, as coon "a their
scores are completed. to the Crescent City
Rife Club, and by them furnished the As
sociated Press for publication.
Immediately sitter September 20 1.-THE date
of closing of entries), list of the teams en-
tered shall be furnished each competing
club for their information.
Captain John Glynn, Jr., secretary of
the Crescent City Rifle Club, to whom all
entries should be addressed, has sent q cir
culsr letter to all regularly organized rife
clubs in the United States, inviting their
cooperation in the match. Colonel Glider
sleeve has promised to be present, and the
prospect for successful congress of rife
men here il good.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-02
McNelly,s Men.

Captain McNelly's company is encsmped
on the Salado, on the Austin crossing. Thie
morning the company has been reOrganized
under the new law, they being sworn in at
their camp by Mr. George w. Caldwell as
notary public. The number of men at
present in the company is thirty-three one
member being absent at Laredo. Two
lieutepants are 10 be elected. The law
authorizes the company to be recruited up
to fifty. and innumerable applications have
been made for membership. Captain Nc
Nelly is using great care in the selection Of
the men who are to belong to his company,
he being determined to have no men about
him that are not gentlemen, and who pos
sess besides the qualifications requisite to
tie first class soldier.
The strictest discipline is maintained,
and any conduct prejudicial thereto is in.
stantly punished by dismissal. Captain
McNelly himself is soldier in the highest
sense of the word, and his qualifications in
his line are recognized by all the United
States officers with whom he has been
brought in contact.
With his fifty picked men, Captain Nc
Nelly will be of great service to the local
authorities in preserving law and order,
but the force at his disposal is ridiculously
inadequate to the task to be accomplished,
for which three companies of 100 men each
would hardly be sufieient-San Antonio
Herald