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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

THE MAYoRALrY CONTEST. Judge
Dobbin has decided the question submitted
to him some time ago BY the counsel for
the respective parties under the petition
filed in the Superior Court by Henry M.
War6eld, Esq, contesting the election of
Mayor Latrobe. The judge dismisses the
petition on the ground Of the insufiiciency
Of the averments, and states, in his opin-
ion, that even IL all the charges alleged by
the petitioner were sustained by testimony
they would not be sufficient to warrant
this court in declaring that Mr.. Warfeld
was elected and General Latrobe was not.
The returns may have been false, illegal
votes received, many legal votes refused,
and the ballots falsely counted, and yet
none Of these thirl may have existed to
such an extent as % change the result Of
the election. - Baltimsse Sun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Reform and retrenchment is heard from
all parts Of the country, but the most prac
ticai movement In that direction comes
from Governor Chamberlain, Of South
Carolina. In his recommendation of
reduction of all salaries not protected BY
the Constitution, he enforces his argument
by declaring that although his own salary
was protected he would voluntarily submit
to as great reduction as may be made
generally in other salaries, and he recon.
mended that the reduction be one-third.
The Governors message contains one sem
tence of golden quality, which sums up
the duty Of the hour not only in South
Carolina but in every State, and places il
in the right light: 1.-THE work Of retrench-
ing expenses and removing abuses is al
ways honorable, and at the present moment
it is necessary"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Mrs. Belknap was one of the great bellies
Of Washington, Her receptions were the
centres Of fashion and distinction, and her
superb dresses, her costly diamonds, and her
rare personal attractions made her queen
Of what Is known as society" Mrs.
Belknap is quite young woman, Of fine
form, with dark, brilliant eyes, luxurious
black hair, and small, delicately-chiselled
features. II was no secret that while her
husbands salary was only $4,000 year,
the dresses and diamonds purchased BY
her every twelyemonth nearly amounted
TO as much, and neither had private for
tune TO fall back upon.--Bah Gazette.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
One Of orville Grants Jobs.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore
Gazette, dated Washington, March 8,
says George P. Fisher, x-United States
District Attorney, says that some time ago
he called at the Navy Department to see
If he could not sell large lot Of ship tim
Der in Delaware to the department, and
was informed that there was large sup.
ply on hand, aud no purchases would be
necessary for years. A few weeks after
this party went to the place where the
timber was stored, aud purchased il for a
low figure, and then secured contract
from the Navy Department on an order to
purchase the lot at almost twice the price
it could have been purchased by the de-
partment.. The contractor is Orville Grant,
brother Of the President.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Our trade with Canada appears to be
steadily increasing According to Gov
ernment return issued at Ottawa, tie
dutiable imports from the United States
amounted in 1871 to s7,663, ,927, and in
1872 to s10, ,3O6,4 ,46s. In 1873 the i'm
portations paying duty had increased to
sl4,58l ,l63; they reached s16,543,743
in 1875. This increase Is due in part to
our export Of large quantities Of goods
last year 10 relieve our overburdened mar
kets, and also in some measure TO Amer
lean goods supplanting British manufac-
lures in Canada.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

A GIGANTIC FARN.-There called at
the Centennial rooms, at Philadelphia, a
few days ago, the wealthy Kansas farmer,
Grant, proprietor Of 500 900 acres Of land
in that State, ,209 acres being under cul.
tivatiou, and the remainder being devoted
to hay and grazing. He has barn there
l,2SO feet long, owns 500 COWS, 10000
sheep and hundreds of other animals. He
says that in his display of stock and wool
at the Exposition he win show the supe-
rior cleanliness of American over Austria
lian wool.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

AN EXCEPTIONAL CoUPLE.-There is
a man living in Wilson, N. c., fifty -four
years Of age, who never owed cent to
living soul in his life, and as the records
will show, was the first man for the past
thirty years to pay his taxes to thesheriff.
Though blacksmith and plow maker by
trade, he cuts and makes his own clothing,
and when engaged at this work IL there Is
call at the shop his wife goes to the an
vii and will shoe horse, brace plou, up
set an axe, or perform any other job in tho
line with as much skin as her husband
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
"Wah great regret.r

70" yFout FtyFcIs
This is how Grant, the sinners friend,
Received the note that Belknap penned
When he found the jig was at an end,
Because the committeeman unawed
Had got to the bottom of the fraud
Described in the letters Robinson sent,
To be pigeon.holed By the President,
Complaining the soldiers at Fort Sill
We're charged for whiskey dollar gill,
TO reimburse Marsh and Evans for
The Bribe that took and didn't abhor
The model Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
-Neic York World.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
Public Opinion Abroad.

PANS, March 3.-The news from
Washington caused q sensation here.
Some Of the evening papers express regret
at the scandals aud deplore tho decadence
Of political morality In the United States.
NDoS-Judging from the unanimous
comments Of the London preas, the good
name Of this country has suffered consid-
erably IN the estimation Of the British
people. They may conclude that an hon
est official would BE- the rarcst curiosity We
could display at the Centennial Exhibition,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Hand, who have for some
time been engaged in the service Of Mr..
Jeryis Spencer, Of Kent county, Nd, the
husband as q farm laborer, recently re-
ceived intelligence that caused them 70 Iay
down the shovel and the hoe and make for
the old country---they had fallen heir TO
an estate Of about s125 200. Sach q sud-
den transition from comfortable poverty to
abundant wealth must excite rather queer
sensations, but great many people would
be- willing 70 try Il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

IMPORTANT DECISION. Court Of
Appeals of Maryland, filed an opinion in
the Northern Central railroad tax case in
favor Of the State Of Maryland, reversing
the decision Of Judge Dobbin, In tho Su.
pericr Court Of Baltimore City. The
decision sustains the gross receipts tax law
framed by Comptroller Woolford in 1872.
The result will prove Of 6nt importance
in this State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Evans, Of Fort sin fame, has brother
who lives in q beautiful villa in West Phil
ndelphia, aud Is local Methodist paeacher.
He y agent for his brother, and buys his
supplies,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
VIII.

~ hereby tender my resignation and reques
fts Immediate acceptance"
This is the note that Belknap penned
When he found the jig was at an end,
Because the committeeman unawed
Had got TO the bottom of the fraud
Described in the letters Robinson sent,
To be pigeon-holed by the President
Complaining the soldiers at Fort Sill
We're charged for whiskey a dollar a gill,
To reimburse Marsh and Evans for
The Bribe that took and didn't abhor
The model Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
MOTHER GOOSE ron OLD FOLKS.

Belknap and Mrs. b.
Bal Bal Mrs. B.
Have you any wool?
Yes, yes, Billy, three bags full;
One for the mistress, one for the master,
One for Ulysses, who cropsin every pasture
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

The sad and terrible story told in our
Washington dispatches might well make
every American citizen hang his head in
helpless shame, were it not that the remedy
is in our own hands aud the time for its
application so near. For our self-respect
as people, we may pray that this corrup-
tion, already reaching within the White
House, may not include 10 It's foulness
the President through whose weakness
and selhshness and coneeit all this shame
has been made possible. .--Bos,on Post,
Democratic
The Republican party Is tainted clear
through, 20 far as its prominent represen-
tatiyes are concerned. All are implicated
in Grantism; all are responsible for the
wrongs and rascalities which have been
perpetrated. FROM such sickening spec.
taclcs people will turn with new hope to
the DeniOcracy for relief They want a
President who will not certify to the good
charactef Of every rogue sent into retire
ment BY the people. albany Argus, Dem.
II would be scandal Of almost inconcei-
vable enormity which could now astonish
anybody who is familiar With affairs at
Washington. Corruption has become
more tho rule than the exception at the
capital Of the United States. Providence
Press, Liberal Republican.
Who can read the story of the disgrace
which has overwhelmed General Belknap
without sense Of deep sorrow and intense
modification Pa sorrow far deeper than
would have been felt If the telegram which
told us Of his downfall had brought the
news of his death by some sudden and
terrible calamity.-Phiia. Ledger, lad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
Letters Of EaA of fszl.

These are the letters Robinson sent,
To be pigeon-holed by the President,
Complaining that soldiers at Fort Sill
We're charged for whiskey dollar gill,
TO reimburse Marsh and Evans for
The Bribe that took and didn't abhor
The model Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
VII.
Clumer. Rd.. Rohhins. AZ q RlncLh,,,.,,

tyner Ia, R06bfns, n. O., Bldckbmn
Ky, Bass, N. T., Danford, o.
These are the committeeman unawed
That got to the bottom of the fraud
Described in the letters Robinson sent
To be pigeon'holed by the President,
Complaining that soldiers at Fort Sill
Were charged for whiskey a dollar a gill,
10 reimburse Marsh and Evans for
The Bribe that took and didn't abhor
The model Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
HUMoRs OF THE PRESS.
The Cabinet Grant Built.

Williams, DelanO, Pierrepont, Chandler,
Robson, Borie, CresweH, Richardson, yelcell
This is the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Union Soldiers. (See FORTS speech and
PIdtfornas.)
These are the soldiers at Fort Sill
Who paid for whiskey dollar gill
To reimburse Marsh and Evans for
The Bribe that took and didn't abhor
The model Secretary Of War
That was put m the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

This is the Bribe which didn't abhor
The model Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11
w. W. Belk,nap.

This is the Secretary of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Negro Declaration Of Independence. Repub
tfcaH Faffhlessness aud CoT71pfions Ex
posed and Scathingly DenotmceaBy Coloreo
Men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

1t Is the same thing in every depart
ment from the President down. Bribe,
taking, plunder, larceny, Grantism is the
rule everywhere, The only really honest
man is Bristow, whom Grant has Just been
violently threatening to kick out, but has
not dared to do it.-N u SIN, hd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

This startling case makes every former
accusation against an American Admins
tration seem pale and tamc. > II
the President is not responsible for the
crimes of Belknap, he is responsible
for his escape from the justice Of the
House Of Representatives. Belknap has
not committed suicide, but he has MUIR
dered the Republican party.-N y Her
aid, (I,d.)
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Fort SiH 1radership.
This is the fat Post leadership for
Which the Bribe he didn't abhor
Was paid to the Secretary Of War
That was put in the Cabinet Grant built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

There are seven members Of the Cabi-
net, and out of this number four have
hanging over them deep cloud of sus-
pieion, and against more than one of them
the actual proofs Of guilt are conclusive
to unprejudiced minds. Secretary Fish
is gentleman Of she old school; his pri-
vate and public reputation is untarnished.
-Pdterson, ~ r. Guardian, Dem.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-11

Amember ofthe Cabinet has been convict
ed of taking bribes. That is a piece ofnews
which has already made the circuit Of the
world, and whose echoes will come back
to us full Of scornful reproach for many a
day. 1t assumes the character Of ma
tional disgrace, and as such touches the
American people without distinction Of
politics.-New York Times, (Rep.)
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WAsHINGTON. Thursdl

WAsHINGION. TlursdaY, May 4, IsI6.
II is the purpose of the Secretary OF the
Navy in OF the passage OF the new Naval Approp
alton bill In committee to consolidate "a far
practicable all work in the yards at Brooklyn Philade
phia Norfolk and Mare Island. The repair OF wooden
vessels will be mostly done at the Brooklyn Yard and re
pairs Of ron-cads will be done al Philadelphia No
vessels will be built whatever and IL is the intention 10
keep fifteen frstclass ships and ye rOlcads liz perfect
order all the time. For construction and repair the APP
pration will be 81 100000 for yards and DOCKS about
ducon will be made In the funds from which extra
are paid At election time At the yards named last year
at $4,000.
The Senate Committee on Patents to-day agreed to
port fayoraby extensions OF the patents Of Moses
Marshall for knitting machines ard 3. II. HarshOrne for
suspender buckles. The Committee decided TO report
adversely TO extension OF Horace Woodmans pat
ent for cardstrppiDg machine. Arguments heard
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

FuCnBURG. Mass, May A.-The body of Miss
Mama Wright who disappeared the 10Th OF April was rc-
covered TO day from the Nashua River.
PRoviDENCE, r. l., May 4.-hliss Margaret De
muth ~ native Of SaYOny jumped into Tho river at
Pawtucket this morning. and was drowned
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 4.-Thc Central IA
chc this morning on the track. near ProInonoiy
Point, killing the engineer and fireman.
PHILADELPHIA, PENN May 4.-About i o'clock
this named Crawford Vas stabbed and In.
stanty killed by James McDermot, aged 20
BosToS Mass, May A son Of Thomas j. Turpin
of Randolph. H. hanged himself tree IN front o hs
fathers lat Tuesday No be assigned for the
act.
TROY, n. Y, MAY 4.-Navigation had scarcely been
resumed Erie Canal at West Troy this morning when
break occurred Port SCHUYLER empyng the canal between
Troy and Albany II viii DO temporarily repaired by t
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
FOREIGN NOTES.

PIERCE, Quebec, May "A large steamer Is
of this place fast in the ice. The weather is clear and
bright
PARIS, May 4.-The French, Belgian, and
Russian members OF the Centennial Jury viii leave
Havre tomorrow in the steamer Ameiqre.
LONDON, May 4.-In consequence of the ac-
ceptance OF tenders for India bills lower rate than
was anticipated silver weaker. The quotation has not
been made yet but So i2d is offered Bar silver is quoted
at 53os pence.
LONDON, May 4.-The steamship Goethe, be-
fore reported spoken at eastward bound with her
propeller gone, of ST. Agnes Scilly Islands yester
day evening. All were well. tug sent yesterday
from PlymOuth 20 assist her into that port.
PARIS, May 4.-Several Deputies have, on
the strength OF documentary evidence in their posses
sion, Informed the Ministers that they fear the French
worhlnen going TO Philadelphia viii give attention
mainly TO politics. Accordingly these Deputies hayo
urged the Government 10 refuse the proposed grant OF
$4,000 for enabling them to visit the Centennial
Exbi
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
THE HAYTIAN REVOLUTION.
DETAILS OF THE UPRISING OF APRIL-rHE

DETAILS OF THE UPRISING OF APRIL-THE NEW
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
The steamer Claribel arrived at this port on
Wednesday from Portau Prince bringing dispatches to
A. H. Lazare, Consul General OF Hayti From these dis
patches the following OF the revolution in Hayu
is taken:
About April 12 Gen. LOrquet sent by President
Dominique from Prince in command Of body OF
troops, 10 meet the revOutonsts who advancing
the city. On their approach instead OF giving battle
he turned his command to the revolutionary Gen
eral. Upon receiving information of this PresL
dent Dominique asked the foreign Ministers to
use their influence 70 effect truce of "a hours,
stating that he would resign. The English and Ameri-
city for the camp OF the reyOutonsts, who then
only five miles distant to arrange the desired truce In
President Dominique began the shipment specie in
the bank on board sailing vessel then living in the har
when the people discovering their design against
them The mob attacked the bank and pundered IL OF
100000. At tie time the two carloads OF specie
placed on board the sailing vessel there wind,
and the ship being unable to set sail the money
was recovered and is now in the hands
of the temporary Government when President
Dominique and Gen. Rlmeau realized their danger, they
invoked the protection the French and Spanish Minis
Consulate escorted by the two Ministers, Gen. Rameau
shot, dying instantly and President Dominique re-
lay on the streets for nearly two days before any one
would venture 10 inter IT, Subsequently the President
with his family escaped ON steamer bound for 81
Thomas. Hearing OF the death OF Raneau and the flight
of the President Gen. Lorquet, who had surrendered his
command to the reyolntionists returned 10 Portan-
Prince TO quiet the people As lie about To enter his
house, bullet struck him and he fell dead. During
two days the city was In great turmoil. The mob
sacked the houses Of Ramcau and Dominique. During
whose hands the Government or the country has been
placed until an election for President can be held
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
FRAUDULENT VOTING IN NEW-YORK.
JOHN I. DAvENPORI's TEs1IMoNY-HE TELLS ANNOY
ING FACTs-MR. CAULFIELD TRIES TO STOP HIM
WITHOUT SUCCESS.

ING FACTS-MR. CAULFIELD TRIES TO STOP HIM
WITHOUT SUCCESS.
GENERAL PRESS pIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The Committee on Ex-
pendres in the Department of Justice continued the
examination of John l. Davenport to-day, and that gen
tlenan spent half hour in further producing ana
explaining vouchers The witness stated that he was
personally acquainted with every person VINO had ssned
these vouchers, and knew them all To be genuine; every
man also whose is the payroll as receiving pay
for services actually performed the work for which no
was paid and every voucher produced here bona de'
covering money actually expended these are all the
vouchers he is able to furnish aud they voueh Tor
all the money he received and expended except some few
very small sums In reply TO Mr.. Couger, the witness
said the result Of this expenditure has been to suppress
and prevent fraudulent voting the fraudulent voting
decreased more in the Democratic party thau I'D inc
Republican party the work has been so completely done
that can he carried out at very little expense; IN
1874 the expense only $4,000 against $4,000 Tor
1872 and it can nc kep up for about IS 600 per annum
his fees have fallen OF very materially but to be frank
about it, the witness has been anxious e make rcputa
ton for in connection win his plan for suppress
ing fraudulent voting
BY Mr. Conger-IIas your expenditure of this money
consummated tho object which you supposed 1t would
and which the President had TO believe it would
authorized the money be paid over to you Tor
this purpOsel A. Ii has, Sir.
Several questions OF like import asked by Mr
COugcr, TO which Mr.. Caulfcld strcnuousy objected
Mr.. Conger insisted that it was important to show
whether President justified not in ordering
the expenditure of this Of money After some time
spent in these questions, Mr. Caul0ed objected
to their being answered unless the Committee decided
by a vote The vote showed III the Affirmative and
in the negative.
Mr. Cauldcld-well you will see where this thing will
lead to
In answer to Mr.. Gambler the witness said the cost Of
this work had been $6O,000-the difference between
that sum and the $3i 900 coming from another fund Tor
which the vouchers in the Treasury Department.
BY MI Candlcr-Did you charge the Government for
the labor OF yourself those books for the use OF the
boosi A. For the labor and for the books themselves
O. The books belong TO the Government A. Yes S'r.
@. Then why did you take ont copyright on some OF
your books IN your own namel A. The copyrighted
books are no part Of those belonging to the Government
and are my individual property, paid for by nyscI per
sonaly, for which can show vouchers.
witness further testified that his method and his labors
had reduced fraudulent voting aud registration very
largely lie produced listo convictions and prosecu-
tons OF persons for these ocneas which had been pre-
pared at the DstrictAttorncys oicc In New-Nork Ad-
iourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

WATERvILLE, Me-, Nav 4.-The recently suspended
Wateryille savings Bank viii resume bLs.aess.
DOVER. n. H., May 4.-The Cocheco Print Works.
after a shutdown Of four weeks started this morning.
Boston, May 4.-The furniture, etc, belonging to
+. d. Winsow, the forger, sold to-day az suction
PROVIDENCE, X. l., May 4.-The third trial to
City Marshal Newport to-day resulted In no choice
NFw-HAyEN. Conn. MAY 4.-The Hartfords were
defeated by here today IN tenhnins game
by score Of 10 g.
FAsrpORT Me-. Nav "A telegram from Canso
reports the Magdaen fishing fleet blockaded there W Ice
Snow fell here this morning
OswEGo, n. Y, May 4:-Tbe challenge OF the 4oth
4sth Regiment in this city has been accepted
BANGOR, Me-, May 4.-James n. Butler and wife
obtained verdict today against this city for nju
p,es 70 the latter from driving trench In the street
WASHINGTON May A man was arrested here
todsv on tele gram Richmond. for robbng rewfoye
agent OF $1,000 sample ewery The thief proved 70 b
George shechels, alias Broken Noss GssiS@