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The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11
how TILDEN SMASHED THE RING.

JOHN FOLEY GIVES GoNERNOR DIX A
FEW FACTS ABOUT THE MATTER
The following correspondence has been
given to the public
GOVERNOR DIN AFTER INFORMATION
PREJUDICAL. TO MIR TILDEN
WEST TwENTY-FIRST STREET, !
NEW YORK, Aug, 81, 1876.
MY DEAR SIR:-I called to see you
yesterday and regretted to find you were
out of town. You told me two years
ago that when you commenced the at
tack on Tweed, which ended in his over
throw, you went to Mr.. Tilden and he
advised you not to attempt it. You did
not take his advise and had n partial
success. You then went to him sec
ond time and he again attempted to
dissuade you from going ON; said you
had no standing i'll court, nc. You per-
sisted, nevertheless, and for your action
this city owes you debt of gratitude
which | think has never been repaid
You attended the great meeting of the
4th of September, 1871, which led to the
appointment of the committee Of sev-
enty. Mr.. Tilden did not attend. Have
you any objection to giving me state
ment showing what you did, what Mr..
Tilden said to you, and what were pre-
cisely your legal measures and success
es? Twill not use your name without
your consent, but it is important that l
should have facts which can be substan-
tiated if they are denied. My address is
Seatield, West Hampton n. Y.
An early answer will be oblise. dear
sir.
Yours, very truly.
JOHN A. DIX.
! JOHN FOLEY, ESQ.
To this letter Mr., Foley has made the
| following answer:
THE INFORMATION NOT IN EXISTENCE.
No. AsToR House,
NEW YORK, Oct. I, 1876
The Hon. John A. Dir.
My DEAR GOVERNOR - should have
sooner replied to your letter, as its i'm
portance demanded, but for my absence
from the city and press of business
matters. You are mistaken in your
impression as to Governor Tilden's ac-
ton in the Tammany ring prosecution.
had several interviews with him in
1871, and gaze him a printed copy OF
my proposed injunction. After care
ful examination Mr.. Tilden came to the
same conclusion that several other emil
ment lawyers arrived at, namely, that
as taxpayer, had no standingin court,
and as the law then stood, could not
procure an injunction to stop the further
stealing of the ring. My own able counsel
Alessrs. John II. Straham Judge Geo.
c. Barrett, thought otherwise, and strongly
held that the injunction was my onlytru
remedy, but, fortunately for me and fol
our pllmdered city. Tweed, Hall an,
lSwecny thought that theironly safety wa
TO throw all the blame upon Connolly
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11
James Lick's Mill.

ONE OF TIE OLD MANS PET INVEST
MENTS.
Gne of James Licl'smost profitable in
vestments in California was an old flour
mill in Santa Clara. 1t did not cost much
and at first was of little use orprofit to its
new owner. lie used to get up at day
light, breakfast sparingly, and trldge
off to Santa Clara with Il lunch of dough-
nuts in his pocket prepared by his land
lady. Return in the evening, he would
retire after supper to his ownroom, which
no one ever entered but the person who
kept it in order, and not emerge until next
morning, when the routine of the day be-
fore was renewed. How he amused him
self in his privacy no one knew, and no
one cared TO inquire. Subsequently he
built magnificent new mill on the site OF
the Santa Clara mill. He is said to have
spent unpon it at different times an aggre-
gate of 100000, though the exact amount
can never be known. He finished it in
the most elegant manner, the office, stair
cases, floors and even the hoppers being
of mahogany. But the flour made there
was of a superior quality-like everything
else that Mr.. Lick had anything to do
with-and commanded dollar or two
more per barrel than that which came
from other millers. lie selected his wheat
carefully and always paid high price fer
it, clicks -four was known far and
wide upon the Pacific coast, and the de-
mand for it became very general. Mr..
Lick was very proud of the mill, and
finally gave it to the Tom Paine Society,
of Boston, by whom it was forced into
the market mt SIS 900 The owner WAS
highly indignant at the sacrifc and es-
chewed the Society theneetorth.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11
EM0CRATIC NEWS.
From the World this morning.
THE BATTLE WON.
TIE RADICALS ROUTED ON
THEIR OWN GROUNDS.

Indiana SaJe-Oniy Question of Ma-
jority-Ohio Declines Hayes acith
7hanks-No Ne,cs from Vest Vir-
giaid - Glorious Democratic Gains
Ereryaohere.
Yesterdays elections in Ohio and Indi-
ana were attended with vastly greater sue
cess than the Democrats had hoped for.
In the latter State, though, from the un-
usual length of the ticket and the fact that
but one ballot-box is used, detailed re-
turns are necessarily lacking. The indi-
cations invariably are that the Democrats
have carried the State from 10000 to 90
600 majority, the Greenback vote being
considerable less than was anticipated.
At the same time the Democrats fully
hold their own in the Congressional dis
tricts.
In Ohio the returns come in with al
most equal slowness, but heavy Demo-
crotic gains are reported from Cleveland,
Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati. So
heavy, indeed, as quite to overcome the
narrow majority of Hayes last year, and
unless the Republican vote in the rural
district should be far heavier than there
is any expectation of its being-to ensure
i the Democracy by from 5000 to 5000
votes. Barnes, Republican, seems to
have run considerably behind his ticket,
as it was expected he would.
Everywhere, both on the scene of action
and in New York, Washington, Boston
and other cities, the Democracy are elat-
ed, and the Republicans correspondingly
depressed.
From the N. Y. Sun, this morning.
! INDICATIONS OF A SWEEPING
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11
Caution Against limitations.

The proprietors of, Benson's CapcIne Por
GUS Plasters have found 1t necessary t, warn
the public agaipat bogus articles that are
offered them, under the name of "Cdpsican"
"Cdpsicun." as being the same as Capcine;
the facts are that they are totally unlike the
genuine In their effect or composition. and
such limitations are calculated to injure the
excellent remedial qualities OF Benson's Cap
cine Porous Plasters. The unparalleled sue
cess of this famous and vigorous medicinal
combination has stimulated INSCRIPTIONS
individuals TO issue articles under the above
similar sounding words. To further protect
the consumer, we have cut the word "Cap-
cine" in each Plaster, Their powerful vege-
table properties afford instant relief. and In
sure quicker cure than any known medi-
cine. They contain no metallic or mineral
poisons. and are superior in their effects to
electricity. and more certain Price 20 cents.
IMPORTANT TO EVERY FAMILY.
Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia. Plellrisy
Spine and Hip Diseases, Infammations. Gid
ney and Liver Weaknesses. Severe Aches.
Pains and stitches. External Nerve Disor-
deIs. Nervous Action of the Heart, Severe
Coughs, Crick in the Back. Sprains. Weak
ness of the Back. Joints. Muscles or Sides,
Lameness. Stiffness of the oints or Muscles,
and all maiadies in which Porous Plasters are
valued. are by Bepsons Capcine Porous Plas-
Benson's CeDcine Porous Plasters are great
and needed improvement over the slow action
of the ordinary article They effect in few
hours that which other Porous Plasters re-
quire days and Weeks Of continuous wear to
accomplish. They will positively care dis
cases which other simply relieve. They are
purely vegetable. and do not contain metallic
or mineral poisons. Their action is superior
to electricity, and more powerful. Try them
Price q cents.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11
PRICES FOR IS7c

5 to 100 pounds at 70 cents per hundred
| to 200 pounds, " cents per hundred; / t
q, tons, $40 per ton. Special rates for large
quantities, Eastern ice only.
aprlldtf j. II. CONROyV & SON,
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11

F1-Ridge's Food for Invalds ana Infants.
See advertisement.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-11

~rONEY To LOAN ON BOND AND
49, SAMUEL. VI. McCAULLEY,
wi II Il6 Market s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
Pet Birds in the Woods.
Florida Press.

We witnessed novel and beautiful 81 ghta
few days ago at the farm Of Mrs. llildreih, on
the North River, about two miles above the
city. Mrs. Hildreth in the course Of few
months, has succeeded in tanning the wild
birds that fly about the place. While we
were in the house Mrs Hildreth went out to
the do,r aud called to the birds, which were
then, in the middle Of the day, in the adjoin-
ing forest. In few moments a dozen or
more bluebirds aud mockingbirds came flying
around her. She then came into the house
and handed each Of our party raisin, which
we were requested TO hold out in our fingers.
We remained still for few minutes, when tue
b irds hoped IN at the door flew upon our
hands aud picked the raisius from our fingers.
We were astonished, and could not help Won
dering the more when we were Informed that
none Of these birds had been Gagged, but were
thus tanned by the gentleness and ar; Of this
lady.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

The St. Lous Republican mentions some OF
the troubles that will follow the new money
When rnau walks much the inside Of his
legs will be cbafcd raw. When less than
dollar is to go by mail it viii have to be con-
verted into postage stamps. When you run
for street car, money viii fly out of your
pocket at every jump. When You tell your
wife that you have no money she will say that
yon lie, for she heard it jingle. 1t. will be
dlfcuIt to pay man quarter for hail.
When you are 10 a hurry, the storekeeper Will
have 10 weigh the coin in his hand and sound
it twenty-five times on the counter before he
can determine whether II is good. The baby
will swallow dime day. A boy with
quarter will lose it in d crack in two minutes,
from which no amount Of coaxios with forks
aud chips eau recover it. Sleepy men will
put buttons and lozenges into contribution
boxes, as Of yore."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

4 curious incident occurred 10 the Federal
court at New Orleans last week. The Jurors
were compelled to take the iroD-clad oath or
stand aside. General Cyrus Bussy, an ex-oiii-
Ger in the union army, declared that be could
not take The oath, giving as reason that during
the war be had captured confederate officer
and had given him bis last shirt, when be
knew tha, tue same confederate would again
fight against the government He lad also
given many other Thugs TO confeisra.cs. and
10 his opinion lie had thus given all and COM
fort to the enemy. For this reason be could
not take tie cab. lie was cacuseJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
Clarke County Clippings.
Ye learn fron thc Courier:

We learn froU: the Courier:
Last Wednesday week -Mcssrs. McCdrmiek
and Moore, special commissioners, sold the
"Green Hill estate, adjoining Bcrryville, and
conta lining II acres, to Mr.. L. c. Marshali, Jr-,
at S53 per acre.
On Saturday, Messrs. Moore and Conrad,
snecal commissioners, sold $50 acres OF I'M,
proved land, lying near the Ola Chapel, ana
belonging to Mrs. d. W. Sewers, to Mr..
James Sharp at $3.50 per acre.
Messrs. B. c Taylor, Conrad Kowns'ar and
Cbas r lee. of this county, last week passed
successful examinations before Judge Turner,
of this circuit, and Judge Byrd of the Shenan-
doah circuit, and were by them licensei to
practice law in the courts Of the Common
wealth We congratulate our young friends
upon the success they have attained in their
studies. The course Of readings and lectures
was given to them by Col. S. j. c. Moore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT TIE VALLEY
FEMALE COLLEGE, WIScHEsTER. NA.-Exam-
ination Of classes begins May S0th at 4. NJ,
aud will continue until June 81, beginning
each dsy at A. N, and closing at 2. NJ
These exercises will be conducted IN the pres
ence Of the patrons Of tic school aud the fol-
lowing committees:
Committee appointed by the Baltimore An
nual Conference at its session, March lst,
1876. Rev. W. W. Walker, Trinity Church
Baltimore: Hon. Moses Walton. Woodstock,
Va; Rev. w. C. Maloy, Front Royal, Va.
Local Committee, Rev. S. Rodgers, d. d.
Col. Wm. r. Denny, Major Holmes Conrad,
Winchester Va.
June I, Il 4. Manual Sermon before
the school by Rev. james A. Duncan, d. D.,
at the N. T. Church. South.
June 5th, 6P. I.-Junior Exhibition-Au-
sical aud Li,erary-at Court House Hall.
June 9th, 8 ?. M.-Literary address before
the school By Rev. S. KeeneF Cox, ID. D., at
Court House Hall.
June 7tb, g P M.-Regular Commoneement
Exercises.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
q CH ri FSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, w VA SAIURDAY1

noucement of tue vacancy after leaving you
the night before, and did not like 10 disturb
your early morning seepl" The dark eyes
were yelling in tears, as the beautiful owner
Of them. tenderly caressed her fither-now,
so much relieved Then, Mabel Dare went
up to the old gentleman S room and searched
The bureau for her note She found 1t lying
on the floor behind, where it had fallen.
0 but Mabel, you ought to hear
how the village has been talking. A hs
FOR the village" she said, swapping her hn-
gers, "that is all it is fit for-to try and cast
mud on its superiors. My only sorrow Is that
rou were troubled about me-"
And yet, from theucelorth, Prudyvilie did
not hold its tongue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

WHAT PREDicATE.-Colonel Ben. Wilson
is renowned for his courtesy. Those who
know him we'll will appreciate the point OF d
remark which he made on the threshold OF The
terrible unknown There was in his chamber
the hush which the presence Of death usually
causes. His relatives and friends were wait
Ing with silent grief for his departure. His
physician approached the bedside aud inform
ea hin that he was about to die. Too near
gone to speak very loud, Colooel Ben. said -
/" OF course you know, Doctor; but upon
what d. you predicate your theory2 The
polite debater had adopted resolution TO in-
definitely postpone - Whecling Standard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
SPRING.
Br SNOWFLAKE.

The Joyous Spring has come to Us again!
1,I,e trgcs are in their verua beauty clad;
While brides warble forth their songs so glad,
To welcome back the flowers that long have ain
Beneath the Winters snow; but the refreshing
rain =,
Hath walked them from their slumbers, but to add
Thcirlovey presence 10 the scene that Nature made
So beautiful; 10 lind iovlier one twere VAIN.
Tho dar orb sheds upon the earth his golden beams,
And oild. the broollct's ripping tide
Thato its glistening emerald margin streams
And rushes Der the sto le' ike music by my side
Like the sweet silvery music that one hears IN
dreams
o fairy lands, where Soring doth Ger aoide'
Horper's Ferry May -, 1916
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

A young Southern lady objected to the
seeming impropriety Of carrying her pretty
cares to the Almighty God, as advised BY her
colored 'mammy, because they were SC petty.
"Bress ye, honey" was Aunt Millys wise re-
ply, go dey is but dey all the iTubles you's
got :"
woman who went 70 concert TO hear
Blind Tom "piay by ear, writes that she was
swindled, aud wants to expose the fraud. She
says that instead Of playing By ear, be played
with his fingers. just like other performers.--
NoTTistOira Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
POETICAL.
aINDEPENDENCE."
raAcMrxr.

were together. and alone
And. on snrc issue, slight. the lovers differed.
Quick. and passionate she paced the hoor-
Then. her ithe. straight form unto us iuli,
Proud height she drew Her queenly heaa
Defiant tossed. and dashed upon the man
Her soulful ewes. The tones, distinct
And measured, n seeming strength conveyed
And figure, face and words spake
Independence. c.i ill
Nv lady spends her time. The yelling eyes,
All beautiful in their grief, anon are
Peerng; and strain
Their dimmed sight TO note
II one she loved, but lost will come again
-Enrapturing hope And so!uy,
As in DAYS agone,
Caress his darling Fair
9. lie eometh not she said - and moaning,
SOFT, unto her long expectant Heart the weary
news.
fAlas It's daily tiding, the casket, sweet,
Its hone so long deferred, did slowly break,
And selcaccusings bore her to the grave
"PAsTEL."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

Maria is very popular name in Illinois,
When cat climbs fence IN a well-popula-
ted neighboThood and plaintyely calls out
Maria = twenty or thirty windows are hastily
thrown up, from which pro.fude twenty or
thirty female heads wildly answering "Wbat."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

4 DowD-East editor says: "The ladies'
spring hats are pretty, AID worn on the upper
edge Of the left ear, which makes one look
arch and piquant, lse chicken looking
through a crack 10 fence"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

4 western editor met well educated farmer
recently, and informed him that lie would
like to have something from bis pen. The
farmer sent him a pig, and charged him $9.75
for il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

Tia, was a pretty conceit Of little three
year old who, when gathering flowers and ind
ing one with an unusually short stem, exclaim-
cd that be found it sitting down"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

Happiness comes and goes with the return
Of Spring, and boy 10 sooner finds where the
pre- erye jar is hidden than his mother totes it
away 10 another corner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

Dom Pedro is anxious 10 meet the poets Of
America So were we-beforc we went is,o
The newspnper business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

In a certain New York shop-window is dis
played this suggestive notice: Boy wanted
that has fully rested himself, and IS not too
Intellectual"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03

The shower Of flesh in Kentucky is sllisfac-
torily explained An Old horse was taken Up
in a whIrlwnl and pounded 70 pieces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-03
ROBINSON SALOON,

No. - QUEEN STREET. ..--..
MARTINSBCBG, WEST VA.
vyUE BARisat all times supplied with the very
best Liquors. Hannisyilc Pure Rye Ken
tocky Bourbon, and other brands. tarmets' Aer-
chants and Others supplied by the pint, quart,
gallon. and larger quantities AZ low rates. Mixed
and other Drinks supplied at the Bar ia irst class
style. Ale Wine, Gin, Braudies &c, 20 suit Gus
toners. Cigars oi an brands. Give ne call.
sent g.isT4 JOHN =. ROBINSON.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-02-24

gQlasS wars ses 1,s Nnsevs ,NAgoWs
rla>ats0~ SslNs~aelt@ ~ stffx Nasssess,
ard a. n tfxreN,. liHiagsieS and saAre ~
t<s'nN rcsreilsSs Sii,ce f,fsn n e.ss hreS.
~ jsromieenSS,, nntn issemtlSA v At0 tho
ola rs,l,sNsr .V,mNtvrh hss hv,n eyVStly
imr-SNcG w. P,nschS (airtire s>isvass
+ Tss~'es. ~ var,c,tS Ns,'s.
3 firSS. w 80 itutiux tie fWt,,xG shsl
T q 'ceNtii'sS nsc.t t'lS'fr,c'iey t,sh fnawA
e-,y.
S>N>cra, ~ ~ addition al esrcipt> 4
7 NowstnN s,,nnt,ri, which astscs TIC
+ N'ss,er ~ SCI immediately srd es.'slls
Increases rs e'ws-,tp ara gsj%elasSs,
( NysS IVA !, ,he No. .,aSvsy krHwn SNv
c.>,,ss. tt,eN.tsissn. ,s.,ercss NJ tho hsss
SRI ss.gS.st', St,iSS ScsnrlSirt, ttc.
THE observation-disclosures AZ pleased ~ hear
that ,hrrc T. large clsss ii CONSCIENTIOUS
1'gcrssrS. Who. bssse1 NsS>aasc cSss.
einsNSi a. DE tg~Et racSse ~ kca>,G' :
<Slsv,ilN flsSs<c. paAcsi,s;snsiy ryxS,n,-
pss,s q ~ ,aS gss>ss. ~ sIsch arr 4.
tis'lSr, Newark. y, J.. Chsrlcs
Alllssm ,-ra VI. ". CSS,k, RrvS,s.
Cn y. W SnSaEwr, limits Il
IN, SSsecS. MS Robert Powers,
ESASsNsi, VA y. J. Harse. New Or
esass> Ia. Gatl5eS \ Berry. Tcrre llsute
lust., Who SAY "ihc results irom the
si,Ss ~ Ecasoa's tSpcine Plaster. here
Terri Hsaicl hss convinced us that IL
: tar superior - ordinary Porous Pas
ter" aDd W. r. Weber. Springfield,
Mass. who SAYS, "they seem 10 constitute
an Advertising medium Of themselves
when introduced. Send me four gross
Immediately"
The manufacturers also regret to learn
that druggists. In some Instances, acting
from pecuniary motives, as though the
retail price OF Benson's Capcine Is the
same as ordinary Porous Plasters. the
cost to them Is somewhat higher. have
used their influence 10 persuade custo-
mers who ask for Benson's Capcine to
substitute some other article tor them.
BE sure you get Benson's Capcine
and no other article for them. BE sure
You get Benson's Capcine and no other.
Price. % cents.
Seabury Il johnson. Pharmaceutical
Chemists, y. Y. TO be obtained. for
twenty-five cent, Of Barclay Bros. Cairo.
Illinois. 2-l9-lm dNw-(3)
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-02-24

Of Cairo IL not less important. The crude
materials Of every description, which con.
stitute the elements Of manufactured arti.
cles, abound on every side, iron ore, coal,
Of superior quality, and timber of every
character. more than others, being easily
and chesply accessible. and the rich agri.
cultural region of the imme diate neighbOr.
hood, AZ well a. the more remote districts
rendered tributary TO 1t by river and rail,
furnish supplies OF tne Eecessaries of life In
such abundance rs TO render living except
ionally cheap When the manufactuv d afti-
cles are produced, the facilities TO-. cheap
distribution by river and rail are not
| equalled.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-02-24

Its central location in the gres. Valley OF
the Mississippi, and the great wealth offiver
and railroad communication, gives to Cairo
unsurpassed advantages as q commercial
point, Is 1t affords to her easy and cheap &C.
cess to all the grain producing districts OF
the North and West, and similar access to ali
the agricultural produce consumers Of the
South, thus presenting the best location in
the Westfo an Interchange Of the respect.
I've northern and southern commodities and
productions,