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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
MORTON DEFENSE,

!, l.; Senator Morton, in his defense of a
charge that he had received $3.50, 900
during the. war for political purposes,
said the amount was sent him, as gov
ernor Of Indiana, from Washington. .to
pay militia for preserving peace in the
State, and that he paid back one-half
the amount, which was not needed.
He said the State was ey-combed
with secret societies, formerly known
as the knights Of the Golden Circle,
but at that time as the Sons of Liberty.
-..They claimed in 1864 to have 10000
members in. the State were lawless, de-
t1ant, plotting treason against the Unit.
5edsStates and the overthrow of the
State government. In some counties
their operations were so formidable as
to require the militia to be kept on a
war footing, and throughout 1863 and
until the final explosion of the organi.
cation in August, 1864, kept the whole
State in an uprOar and alarm. So bold
were their demonstrations through
the summer of 1863 that General John
Morgan, of Kentucky, was induced to
invade the State with his forces in the
belief that there would be general
uprising in his support. In 1864, so
numerous were these reasonable or
CARNATIONS, and so confident were they
OF their strength, that. they matured a
plan, for general uprising in the city
OF indianapolis, on the 5th. day of Au-
gust, to be under cover of a mass meet
ing of the Democratic party, to be at.
tended by members of these organiza-
lions from all parts of the State.''
>"'s'After full examination of nv &C.
counts the Legislature made an appro-
priation to pay my sum of about $780,
600 1.-THE next amount, however, am
not able to state from memory which
had procured from Winslow, Lanier
Il Co., of New York, to advance pay
ment of interest upon the bonds of the
State during the years 1868 and 1864,
the, payment of which interest had
been withheld by the Auditor and
Treasurer of the State. During those
two years all payments for civil and
military expenses of the State, includ-
ing benevolent institutions and pen.
etentiaries, and excepting only the
salaries of public officers, were paid
upon my own check through fnan-
clal bureau established in my office,
the State Auditor and the State Treas
urer declining all cooperation. My
course was approved by the people of
Indiana by my reelection as Governor
in October, 1854, by q majority of
more than 10000 and by the
election Of Republican Legislature
and Republican State officers.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The House, on the Goth, discharged
the military committee from further inquiry
into the charges made against Horace Bough-
ton, its clerk, for the reason that the wrongs
charged are barred from criminal prosecution
by the statute of limitations. The House ad-
journed without action on the other business
called up.
On the LIST inst. Mr.. Hale introduced
in the House resolution directing the in
vestigating committees to proceed with open
doors, while testimony is being taken; the
rules were suspended and the resolution de-
teated ; not ,two-thirds in the affirmative. The
vate stood l26 to los, the latter being all
Democrats A resolution was finally adopted
which covered nearly the same ground, how
ever. An effort was made to bring all inves-
LEGATIONS to close previous to June 10th, but
failed. Mr.. Blaine rose to personal expla-
nation, and had read several letters relieving
him from charge Of receiving coin bonds
OF the Kansas Il Pacific railroad.
The Senate, on the End, received a
petition from the society of Friends, protest
ing against the transfer of the Indian bureau
to the war department. After considerable
discussion OF the Japanese indemnity ques-
ton, and proposed amendments to the i'm
peachment rules, Mr.. Edwards submitted a
resolution instructing the committee on COM
merce to enquire what legislation can be had
to protect the country from the evils Of Chi
nese immigration.
The House appropriated $4,000 for
the maintenance of lights on the Ohio,
Mississippi and Missouri rivers. A PROPOSE
ton was received from Hallet Kilbourne to
testify to all questions relating to the real-es-
tate poole, but the offer was tabled by vote
of 1873 to S3-a party vote. The consent OF the
House was asked for the introduction Of s
bill instructing the secretary Of the treasury
to issue SIC, 0oo, 900 Of silver coin, but objec.
ton being made the House adjourned.
In the Senate, on the Sd, Mr.. Morton
rose to personal explanation. He had rea6
from the New York World . charge that hi
had, while governor of Indiana, during tn.
war, received from the general government
the sum Of s250, 900 out Of an appropriation
for arms His reply acknowledged receiv
ing OF the money, and gave as a, reason
the details Of plot to carry that State out Q
the union. About one half of the money wa
used in military operations, and accounte.
for as such, and the remainder returned t
the government. -. ~.e~s%rgs.,ss.
Tho House unseated Farrell, Of I'LL
nois. and seated the contestant from tina
State, LeMoyne, after which, went in commit
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RADICAL TEMPERANCE.

Mr.. White, of Kentucky, has intro
duced in the house temperance bill
which is at least novel if not practical
HE. 1t provides that after the 18th
day of July next there shall cease to
be manufactured or exposed for sale
any Intoxicating liquors whatever, nor
ported into the United States after the
passage of the act. The bill provides,
however, that the Secretary of the
Treasury may contract with the low
est bidder to furnish distilled spirits
for scientific, mechanical and medical
purposes, under such regulations as he
may establish. In the preparation of
his bill Mr.. White inadvertently omit
ted to prescribe penalties for the in
fringment of the law. It is perhaps
unnecessary to state that Mr.. White is
the youngest member of the house,
and that he is serving his first term.
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The Markets.

St. Paul, May S.-The Wheat market
sstill declining. In London, to-day, north
western spring averages IS Sd; in New York,
gill q l.13; in Chicago, 96c. in Milwaukee
$l.o9; in St. Paul, sl.03 q LOS. It is prob
able that prices in local markets will again be
reduced after the spring seeding is done.
Oats in sacks, 80 q 39c. Barley, 80 q CSC.
Beans, $l40. Butter, from lSc to &c. for tub
and jar; % q % for bestr Eggs are down,
and only local demand at 11c
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GREAT REVEALS.

New YORK Sun.
=: The expenses of Moody's three
months revival in Philadelphia amount
ed to $4,000; the expenses of his ten
weeks revival in this city ran up to
81, 1000. The number of Philadelphia
converts was estimated at $4,000; the
number of converts in this city is be-
lieved to be about 5000; his revival
in Brooklyn brought in between three
and four thousand converts; and his
revival at Mortified gave him a few
hundreds. It may be calculated, there
fore, that the whole number of men
and women, who, as it has been said
have had the autographs of Mood and
Sankey written on their hearts since
the beginning Of revival operations
last September, has been not far from
$4,000. IF these converts, or .one-half
or one-quarter of them, have; really
been rescued from their. evil ways,
and transformed their. lives, there
must be some interesting manifesto
tions of the power Of practical religion
in the community. z@a~t. x=s.s4.t: ~
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SAMOA.


Very little is known, of the cause of
the troubles on the island of Samoa,
except that Steinberger, who held
some sort of supervisory power
there, was imprisoned on a British
ship. 1t appears that after the de-
thronement of Malctoa BY the natives
on account of his deposfng Steinberg-
er as premier, Captain Stevens, com.
mander of the British steamer Barra.
couta, landed with a force of marines
and went tosthe council house, where
the legislature was assembled with the
intent to 1dethr0ne Malctoa. The
chiefs ordered the native sguard to
take position in the vicinity 81 the.
council house. Stevens ordered his
marines to disarm the natives. The
guard resisted and 3 fight ensued.
Four marines were killed and eight
mortally wounded. L The natives were
in sufficient force to have extermina.
ted the marines had they wished, but
were restrained by the chiefs, who
told Stevens they had no desire to
fight, but would defend his rights.
Stevens took the wounded on board
the Barracuda, landed with artillery.
threw up breastworks, and kept guard
behind them fourteen days, but no
further demonstration was made by,
the natives, and they then returned to
the Barracuda, taking three chiefs as
hostages. Meantime. the British
steamer Sapphire arrived, The chiefs
were transferred to her and The Bar
racouta sailed for the Fiji Islands, tax
ing Steinberger, his brother and Coe,
the latter being carried away simply
for his loyalty to the native govern
ment. The prisoners were landed at
Fiji, and the Barracouta ordered to
Auckland, presumably for the pur-
pose of having the acts of her
captain investigated. Steinberger
went also, to confront him and demand
satisfaction for the outrage perpetra-
ted on him. At the date of leaving
Samoa the Tuscora would be due in
ten days. Foster, the American con-
sui, acted throughout the trouble in
harmony with the British. Coe and
Steinberger also reiterated the state:
ment that the main trouble arises from
the Vaccinations of English mission
aries, whose profits were impaired by
the regulations introduced by Stein
berger.
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tea Of the whole, but nothing ofsimportanes
was accomplished.
E On the 18th inst, Senator Conkling
said he had been requested to present. and
mott willingly did present i number 81 pc
Ftitions for steps looking to the release Il &.
Q. M, Condon,. now undergoing 4 life sen
tence in an English prison. The petitions
form such q volume of sympathy !. Is rarely
came to either house OF Congress. Senator
Mcmillan, from the committee on commerce,
presented bill to exempt all vessels engaged
in navigation on the Mississippi river, above
New Orleans, and its tributaries, from entran.
ces and clearances. &@a VII s s4zFs. 81 3,
The House adopted a resolution to
adjourn from the 9th to- tie 12thto give TIM.
for attending the Centennial opening. Mr.,
Blaine introduced asbill forathe coinage OF
more silver to relieve the change famine. A
message was received from the President de.
Ginning informations asked for sregardingsex.
ecutive acts done at distance from the IA.
tional capitol. It was referred to the COM
mittee on judiciary. II ~ 4 j.
The Senate, on the 5tfl, adopted the
House resolution to adjourn from the, 9Th to
the 18th to attend the opening of the Centen.
NAL exposition. After. the introduction Of
several unimportant bills the Senate resumed
consideration Of the articles OF impeachment,
and listened to arguments by Carpenter and
Knott. sas>S,.''>+ "' 80
The House appropriated $4,000 fol
ventilating the hall, after which, adjourned.
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From the IL Seur Sentinel "a iist1z .z-fs 3~zar
Our jolly friend, Fred Almich. whose
farm,is about four miles below LIE
Suer, in Tyrone township, had a: barn
raising on Tuesday and a dance in the
evening. The barn is a monster
feet-ands throughout is almost solid
mass of timber. When completed it
Will be one of the largest barns, if not
the largest, in the county,, and will
afford abundant room for cattle, horse
and sheep stabling, as well as for the
storage of all tho hay needed on the
farm. And all tho work of hewing
and framing timbers and raising the
barn was done by Fred's generous
neighbors and friends. >, =. : Eaa.. .
"A /: barn raising, with many of the
Germans, is more of ceremonieus af-
fair than with Americans. Hence. as
the last timbers We're being placed. in
position, the numerous women and girls
present formed in procession at the
house, and, led by Mr.. Delzer with a
flute and an assistant with a base yio-
lin, preceded by Miss Bertha Zinke
with a beautifully arranged wreath of
ribbons and silk handkerchief pendant,
marched out to the barn, when the
master builder, August Shatz, standing
on the top timbers, was handed the
wreath. Then with wreath in. hand,
he addressed the spectators, closing
with drinking to the health of the
host and hostess. This concluded, the
wreath was fastened on. a rafter in the
center of the roof, to remain until the
roofing shall be commenced, when
each of those assisting at the raising
will be entitled to one of the ribbons.
The ceremony, to us, was novel and in
teresting. Mr.. Almich, who is one of
the earliest settlers in Tyrone, has one
OF the largest improved farms in the
neighborhood, and is surrounded by a
Well-to:do class of German farmers
who, by their industry, are rapidly &C.
cumulating wealth from one of the
richest soils in the county.
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Ase1AeAA o.
,over, 200 persons have been thrown ont, of
emp}oymert. = s%s@s s$7 VITA Is q
The French iron pavilion in course
Of erection onths ssnlennial grounds, sll a
the ground, last week. e @s'SS . =" 80 '"
/ A military guard is to- be stationed
at some Of the more dangerous points on the
route to the Black Hills g'*aS a4z% *. E!s
!. = The Cen ennial commission has unan-
>imously voted to keep the grounds Of TIE ex-
hibition closed on Sunday: T.E r .s%&
A decree has been promulgated re.
storing suffrage to the inhabitants of the
provinces Of Alsace and LARAMIE. 49,. sss = f..
# In the early part Of June a train is
to be run from New York to San Francisco
in eight hours If no accident occurs. &c. !.
Tom Allen and the English bruiser
Goss have gained stakes for prize fight, and
day will soon be. fixed for the meeting. -
~ A Chicago man drew a 500, 900 prize
n the Louisiana State lottery. He will be
ucky if he succeeds in getting his money.
A State greenback convention. was
held at Detroit, on the Sd, attended BY about
75 delegates, and % delegates elected to the
Indianapolis convention. ~>..-
Oregon Republicans elected a Blaine
delegation to the Cincinnati convention, but
neglected to pass the usual resolution en-
dorsing the present administration.
The Democratic greenback State
ommittee of New York repudiates the fnan-
cial plank of the recent State convention of
Democrats, and asks the party of the state to
support western candidate on the platform
adopted by the Indiana Democrats.
The irrepressible .humbug, Barnum,
has just opened his humbug ''Centennial"
show, and on the first exhibition humbugged
0,000 inside the Enclosure, and humbugged
an equal number outside by not having his
building large enough to accommodate them.
II This sad result of one shameful
newspapers attack should be \ general lesson
in these times: L. H. Chandler, pension
agent at Norfolk, Va, was some time ago
charged with being a defaulter, and he COM
mitted suicide. It is now proven that he was
not only honest in his accounts with the gov
eminent, but that the government owed him
over $4,000. 49,:
A Chinese Christian minister ap-
peared before the Senate investigating COM
mittee in Sacramento and told q very bad
story about his countrymen, and said it
would be blessing to this country, to China
and to Cinnamon to have the immigration of
Chinese stopped. He characterized those
here as criminals, liars and perjurers, almost
without exception.
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THE HAVANA LOTTERY.

Several Americans, more perhaps
than would care to confess it, have
been wofully disappointed by their
failure to draw the grand prize of one
million dollars supposed to have been
allotted to one lucky ticket-holder in
the Havana lottery, drawn on Monday
last. Of all the disgraceful and de-
meralizing methods employed by ma
lions to raise the wind, none is more
shameful than this lottery business.
All nations which cherish any regard
for their credit or reputation have long
since been forced by the progress of
civilized ideas to stop countenancing
the system, but Spain is poor and net
proud. She collects twenty-five per
cent. on all premiums, and finds in the
Havana lottery much easier way of
collecting taxes than any other. Pur-
chasers of lottery tickets are volun-
tary taxpayers, all others most unwil-
ling ones. Of the enormous sum de-
rived by Spain from the sale of Havana
lottery tickets, amounting to not less
than 500, 100000 year, the American
public, we regret to say, pays at least
One-half,
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News From the National Capital.
Fass The public debt decreased nearly
three million in April.
The court of Impeachment gave
another kick, on the LIST inst, then adjourned
to the 9TH.
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SCANDINAVIA WILL ENTHUSF.
Minneapolis Tribune.

Minneapolis Tribune.
The Philadelphia centennial seems
to have 30 occupied the minds of the
people at large that local patriotism is
at discount. People however begin
to appreciate the fact that everyone
cannot participate in the national ex-
hibition, and the time has certainly
arrived when something must speedily
be done toward awakening a local in
terest, and providing for home DEM
onstration somewhat commensurate
with what is to be expected Of a cen.
tennial celebration. Until Wednesday
evening no movement has been made
in this city, anticipating =. such an
event, and*even then the first step was
taken by representatives of a foreign
nationality, who it would seem have
more of the spirit of rs than the
favored sons of Uncle Sam. On the
evening in question delegates from the
several Scandinavian societies met and
called a mass meeting, at which they
will determine upon some programme
suitable to the occasion, and the per-
manent organization Of committees
will probably also take place. 1t is ru-
mored that there are many favoring
the idea of calling reunion of Scandi-
navian ex-soldiers, at Minneapolis, be.
side inviting Scandinavian societies
and citizens from this and adjoining
states. This question will come up at
the meeting referred to. = 4:
If one may Judge of the interest
manifested at the recent meeting of
the leading Scandinavians, it is safe
to assert that they will provide some.
thing on grand scale, and which will
serve to arouse other societies to
action in the matter. ..> ...:.. ..asx -
Breakfast Rolls.-Take one quart sof
milk and water three eggs one tea
spoon of salt; one tablespoonful of
melted butter a little sugar -four to-
thicken (make very stiff yeast enough
to raise them set over night; work
them in the morning, permitting them
to become very light: Bake III fifteen
minutes in very quick oven. You
will find this an excellent receipt. =
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unable to do 80.
Personal, Impersonal and Political. 4
Senator Morton was taken seriously
i'll last week. =
The Pennsylvania legislature ad-
journed last week.
The old board Of officers Of the Lake
Shore 4 Michigan Southern have been re-
elected.
The Pennsylvania legislature ex-
PEELED Representative Lynott for having sold
his vote.
King Alfonso has written another
letter to the Pope, assuring him of the loyalty
of Spain.
The South Carolina Democrats elect
ed an uninstructed delegationt to the St. Louis
convention.
Horatio Seymour says he will not be
a candidate for the presidency under any cir
>cumstances.
The Democratic convention of New
York strongly endorsed Samuel J. Tilden for
the Presidency.
The statement that the President
has relieved Gen. Custer from his command
is officially denied:
The Georgia delegates to the nation
al Republican convention stand, Blaine 8,
Morton s, Bristow 4, Conkling 8.
The complete vindication of Secre-
tary Bratow was completed by the investi-
eating committee, on the 4th inst, and the
case closed.
Miss Mary Anderson is new dramat"
~ E,>of i+,1Ao hac iy1et
closed the most successful engagements ever
played in St. Louis.
In consequence Of the disaffection
caused by the failure Of the queen to limit
the use Of the title ofEmpress to India, res
olution equivalent to a censure has been in
PRODUCED in the lower house Of parliament.
The examination of the records Of
the governor of Wisconsin proves to be very
damaging to ex-Gov. Taylor, but as regards
ex-Gov Washburn the record is thoroughly
clean.
The British cabinet decided that the
Korger Winslow should be released and not
returned this country under the extrauition
treaty, and the long faced fraud has been set
at liberty.
Geo. W. Dietz, 70 years Of age, start
ed from New Albany, Ind, on the LIST inst,
to walk to Philadelphia, to attend the Gen.
tennial. He was accompanied to the city
limits by band and a large crowd ofpeople.
A new reform party has been organ
lied in New York, with prominent Republic
cans at its head. Its object is to secure the
nomination by the Republican party Of such
a man as-well, it looks like movement in
favor Of Bristow.
The King Of Dahomy invited COM
modore Hewitt, of the British navy, to come
TO him and receive payment of the fine i'm
posed on him for maltreating British sub
jects, in powder and bullets. A fleet OF wal
vessels has been ordered to take active pro-
ceedings in compliance with the invitation:
Miscellaneous News items.
Prospects for crops in Nebraska are
very prom sing.
An unusual number Of failures are
reported in England for last month.
The naval appropriation bill reduces
the amount OF last year over five millions.
A party of l23 men from hassachu
sets have left Yankton for the Black Hills.
The recent break in freight rates
has greatly revived shipments Of corn from
the west.
Twelve acres of.pine lumber wer'
burned lately in Williamsport, Pa, tw'
thirds insured. '"' ~ = - - =" '8% -"
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THE MINNESOTA LIQUOR WAR.

The lnebriate Asylum law passed by
the Minnesota Legislature of 1873 and
amended by that of 1875, is proving to
be troublesome bone of contention.
1t will be remembered, that a deter
mined attempt was made to secure it's
repeal by the last legislature. The
desired repeal failed, and instead the
law was amended and continued. A
case was taken to the Supreme Court
from the justice court of Rochester,
wherein that Court decided that the law
was constitutional. As further mat
ter of history, it may also be stated
that John Klein of St. Paul, fined in
the municipal court of St. Paul for re-
fusing to pay the tax, has taken an ap-
peal to the supreme court, it being
claimed that the decision Of the ROch-
ester case did not cover fully the points
in issue.
In the meantime the liquor dealers
of the State are organizing under the
name Of ,s'The Minnesota State Asso-
citation for the protection of Personal
Liberty Of which the following gen.
tlenen are the officers: President,
George Benz Vich President, Fred
Richter; Recording Secretary, L.
lsss:scs Corresponding Secretary, j. l..
Beaumont Treasurer, G.. Elbel.
This association is not only deter
mined to prevent the execution of the
law by all possible means, through the
courts, but so far as they can, will Sc
cure the election of only such persons
to the next legislature as are unqual-
ifiedly is favor of the repeal of the law.