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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-08-24


abundant supplies of -four, forage and cattle"
There was another reason, which pride, no
doubt, suggested to Colonel Tarleton not to
make known. The region of country around
Winnsboro was settled by true Wings; but
in the country around there we're dens Of to-
ries, and beyond Broad river there was nest
of tories. e.
When the British army passed up the coun-
try, the tories became bold. Their boldness
was increased by the success of the British
arms at Camden and Fishing creek. The
Whig men had left their homes and were in
Sumters army. Not only so, but many of the
women had taken their children and were
following Sumter and his men that they
might be safe from the tories at home. The
British officers knew all this, and Winnsboro
afforded favorable place for the British ar.
my to spend the winter of 17S0-S1, because
it was at considerable distance from any
rendezvous of the Wings.
Communication was soon opened up with
Camden and Ninety.Six. The sick and
wounded were sent to Camden, and q supply
of army stores sent for. At Winnsboro, for
the present, we leave CORVALLIS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-08-24

it was much more difficult matter than he
had at all anticipated; and, on his foot acci-
dentally touching the ground, turned so sick
and faint for moment with the pain, that he
quite realized how impossible it would have
been for him to manage his journey on horse
back by himself. Joe smiled grimly, and
quietly picking him up, carried him out and
placed him in the saddle, then mounted be.
hind him, and, with the clergyman's assistance,
put the sprained limb in the position he de-
sired it to occupy. Arthur felt so grateful
for the support, and experienced such un-
looked-for ease in the arrangement that he
quite forgot to chafe over his undigni6ed ap-
pearance; and Mr.. Carleton, mounting old
Whitefoot at his side, he set out on his jour-
ney with mind full of relief, and of pleas.
ant anticipations of the visit in store for him.
It was late that afternoon when Lucia
Carleton, sitting idly near the open window,
espied the approaching cavalcade, and called
out to her mother and sisters to run quick and
see who papa was bringing home.
"There's Panther Joe, and sick mamie
must be sick, from the way Joe is holding
him. Is he coming here, wonder, mamma" ?"
mo doubt, my dear" said Mrs. Carleton,
who was not unused to surprises of this sort,
and took them, as she did everything else,
very calmly. "Run, Amy, and light fire
in the spare room, and see that it is in order.
From what I can see of this young mans
face, he looks very ill, and will probably have
to be put in bed at once"
Arthur was not feeling i'll. however; only
the effort of the journey, cautiously as it had
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Col. David II. Walton, C0mmonwealth's at
tOrney for Shenandoah County, Va. died at his
residence near Woodstock. las, week. after a
lingering illness. ca. Walton was a graduate
Of Dickinson College. and served with distinc-
tioa in The Stooewau brigade, Confederate
army, and was a wen known and highly es-
tcemed citizen.
We have n1 doubt from evidences before "a,
that Tie st. Louis ticket, which has 90 taper,
and is as tis az ore cod as tie otAer-tis at
both erds-will receive thousand majority in
The County Of jefferson. Let's work TO
achieve at least thousand majority for Re
FORM.
Itis proper Or us Co say. taat our Eleetor
40 Large. u.n. VIZ a. TaAvsrs, was cx-
rrctel % preside tie Eatdutou Meeting
oa Monday. aal also o. address tie large as
scuLa-e. Due was obliged % leave home on
imporuut business. Oh that morning, 10 re-
Spouse t1a telegram. We console ourselves
With tie reflection that tie people q this aud
many % ,bc c5uutie Il DE State win have au
opportunity Co bear Liu during The canvass.
20 ., ,,.-.,-,, t,r.
,s--,..'..' NJ. - ,.,,,. a., IN,
,-s,t.orsrtls Confessional Convention Tor the
Wn.bs.,sr pis,ii.t Prominent among those
mc.,iorsl as successor OF Gen. Huuton, If he
,.cs mi succeed himself isClS.J.C. Moore,
Of Clsrk,.-asl where e,all a n9tlsr repre-
sentative le nuads Where exists the man
who has in a more eminent degree the qualiG-
,s,;.,s ~ heart and head ,han Col.S.J.C.
....... .... AL fla wow. cc,-
'' '''' ''- S" t''' ''''
bodimeut @. genuine Waabo'I.
7, lis lst.sr Of acceptance. Gov. HAYES
,..-..,......,-. 80 Ella C;,cicr,,i uI,,r,rm
-. ~, a..
and among o'her p.'1NS ui''" "N'''' "' '''
planted himself is this;
"The national administration merits com
tt.r, f,r g.. honorable work I'm the man
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Packages Sent Free and Gaaranfeod.-We will
send small packages by Nail, and the larger by
ExpTcss, prepay charges, and guarantee their safe
delivery. Parties ordering by Express will please
state IL IL is convenient 10 receive packages by Tx
press, aud give their nearest Express Office.
Order By NUrijer-it will be noticed that the
Flower Seeds numbered at the left Of the
columns Of the Catalogue. IL will be much easier
for those who order simply 10 give the numbers
Of the varieties they require, instead Of writing
out the names Of the flowers, and more convenient
90 US In filing orders. In ordering by numbers II
is abso!utcly necessary b give The doie or year IA
which the Catalogue was published from which
the order is taken.
Reliability NJ Secds.--Tt is almost unnecessary,
in view of the many eYiJ,n already presented
to ssscrt the reliability Of our Seeds Bat we can
re-asEufc our friends that we have in stock the
largest variety and quantity ~ exclusively First
Glass Seeds and Bulbs noB held by any houso ia
the world
Hor 10 Send NoHey.-By Post Office Money Or
ders, Draits on New York, By Express, or small
amounts in Registered Letters. The coef Of the
i. o. order, Drafts or Of Registering Letters, &C.
may be deducted from The remittance on orders
amounting 70 Two Dollars and upwards. Sums
less than Two Dollars may be sent AZ our risk
without registering. Please send the pay at the
time Of ordering, we do not keep any book ac-
counts in the Mail Department Of our business.
We DO the heaviest buainess In our line Of
any house in the world. Addren al communist.
tons u
BRIGGS BROTHER.
:, Rochester, N. y, or Chicago, m.
May -, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Running Of JObe,s Factory.

l,..,..,., =. il-,.,,,,,r,
ln5 SPENCE Nh T W JnSc and - operated by
John J. Jobe. Esq, was destroyed by fire on
last Wednesday. The fire origi oted III the
p'eSog room aO,u, J'ogH u, 'mJ I ",'i n MIL
T II, ,S - &C. - i''' ,s contents was DESTROYED
4 large quantity of wool aud considerable
amount Of manufactured goods swciied the
loss Mr. J9oe SuccoeIei u, SlY.u . 49,
.''', s''.'I ~ a., 49, - en- 0o9 nm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
To Farmers and Millers.
EsANDEEE'S
Grain Separator, Cleaner and
Grader.
MANUFACTURED by Sloat, Croskey & Co. Richmond.
" The only real Separator. CIednT and Ora
der in Tie United States"
CARD BY MEMBERS OF THE RICHMOND
CORN EXCHANGE

We, the undersigned, members Of the Corn Tx
change, witnessed the operations Of the Randcl
Grain Separator and Grader on different samples
of as bad mixtures as could we'll be provided; one
being general mixture Of about equal parts OF
wheat, oats and corn from the drawers Of the
Corn Exchange. This sample separated with
as much ease, rapidity and perfection, the farm
ing mills ofthe day separate chat. Another, Sc
Iected on account of its peculiarly foul condition,
being sprnuted. cheaty and at least twenty per
cent cookie. This sample was handled az one
running to our perfect satisfaction, giving hro
grade, at the same running one fair grade for
market and the other ahsndsome grade, consist
ing of only the sound and heavy kernels, for seed.
The machine is not a mere tanning mill, nor a
mere separator for fitting grain for seed but both,
combining the rapidity Of the tanning mill with
the perfection Of a separator, which gives il adj
yantages decidedly important over any cleaner
we have ever before seen.
Believing the general use Of this machine will
materially enhance the interest Of the farmers, by
improving the price Of their grain, and largely
increase the yield per acre, by the higher aud pu
rer grade Ofseed IL enables them to get, cheer
fully recommend its introduction.
Signed By W. D. TOMPKlNS d BRO,
And others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Harper's Ferry Happenings.
HARPrR's Ferry, J
July 18th. 1876.

July 18th, 1876.
DEAR EDlroRs The Lutheran Sunday
School and Methodist Episcopal Of Bolivar
uniiel. and with wellf.led baskets spent the
l2,h in picnic style at Byrne's Island. The
amusemeuts were promeuading and eroquei.
The Lutheran School is under The Superihten-
dcuce Of Mr. Joseph Eichelbcrser and the
Methodist is under The charge Of Mr. William
Climbers. Tic children aud teachers would
have marched in procession o the martial
stratus Of tie band but the weather was too
t5fril for them q pat in an appearance.
The young woman M'llie Alvey, Who was
badly burned by coal oi. lies 10 a very oriii-
cal condition Her attending physical has
DO hopes Of her.
The friends Of the late Mr.. George Sldier
were ericyed % hear Of his death. His heart
was open 20 much that WIS kind aud generous.
My the sod rest lightly DER him.
As pen these Tasty lines to you ! observe
suspended across Shenandoah ST. flag OF
Slrs and Stripes with white centre bearing
The name of"Tilleu 6 Hendricks" So much
f,r Democracy. Yours,
OBSERVER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
cnAn1rsrovs, Jrrr. &c. ". Va,

June 10, 1876.
Mr.. J. F. RAysoy, Agent for Randel's Grain
Separator,
Sir: i moved to my mill your Separator on
exhibition at Duke 4 Gallaher's and clca ned over
two hundred bushels OF screenings and iIth which
had passed through the machinery Of the MILL
Cookie, Rye and Garlic that my screens would not
remove were easily separated BY your Separator Il;
leaving me over one hundred bushels OF vince.
that made Family Flour Of.
As Clover and Timothy Seed Cleaner il is IN
surpassed separating the two seeds readily and
clearly.
| cheerfully recommend Il h the Farmers Of
Jefferson and Berkeley as the most complete Fan
or Separator that has ever been offered in this
market. Respectfully,
lSignedl JOHN j. LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
ATTENTION FARMERS !
The Buckeye Mower & Reaper.

Two those intending 10 purchase either Mover.
4 Reaper, or Combined Mower and Reaper
we advise them 70 examine well the many points
Of superiority Of the Buckeye before purcbasirg
any other.
We can furnish the Buckeye either az Horer,
az a Reaper ni'a D,oPper Attachment, asa Reaper
with Table Rake attachment, or the Combined Sla-
chimes which can be used az either Mower, Drop
per or Table Rake Reaper, it requiring but few
moments to charge from one to the other.
REPAIRS can be furnished by o. W. Rowland.
agent at Charlestown, or G. d. Wysong, Agent
at Shepher1stown.
o. W. ROWLAND,
Agent at Charlestown.
G. d. WYSONG.
Agent at SbepherdstoWn.
June "a, ls7G-Im.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

CHARACTER ENraErhINugNr.-It will be
seen ly advertisements that Mr.. b. f. Dua1e
viii visit cur town on ,he 2al q August, aud
sive one Of his evening entertainments that
make people llueh and grow fat We
have never seen Linn, but the editor Of the
Harrisoulurs OH Commonwealth says:
BIZ. urN>E. Esq, Familiarity known as
\. Tx gave an entertainment NJ Mason
&c Hall ou Monday Evening. 4 large audience
greeted his appearance, 50 favoub'y was he
known here. which was tie les. that bal as
scu.l,el nc Masonic Hall for several years,
being made up Of tie intelligence, beauty and
wit Of the place Mr. Duane gave his
"Kweer Komp10y.' and being encouraged by
Dis large ana intelligent audience. played bet
ter tau usual From lis lecture ou Phrcn-
olo.y o. Che close. the asseubhge was kept
convuIsed with laughter no entertainment
here Tor a long tine Las given such great
satisfaction.
Az Burnett, who bears Cue reputation as
a mimic ana comic actor, does not approach
him. neither does Sol Smith Russell. That
he NAV come again Is tie wish Of all who
heard him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
TEST by FARMER WAXING.

Thanks 70 the public alton Of members Of the
Corn Exchange for calling ny attention 10 the
Randeil Separator. have been 20 see IL operate.
Ii meets great necessity. | shall have one at
once, notwithstanding ! have the Montgomery
(the best Tanning Mill know off, With the
Montgomery can't clean my grain suitably for
market, much less for seed. With the Randel
Separator, one has perfect control and can set it
so as to clean bis grain No. ! for market, per-
fecty pure for seed his option, which renders il
SO valuable 90 the farmer that no grain grower
can afford to do without it, no matter what other
tanning mill he may have.
W. l.. WARTNG.
Elk leland, Cumberland county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Spring Goods at Bottom Prices !!
TVRUSSELL & LUCAS are now opening large
and very carefully selected stock of
Sprinr and Summer Goods,

| and very carefully selected stock OF
Spring and Summer Goods,
Which embraces every article Of fashion or ne
cessity that the call Of their customers may re-
ouire This stock has been purchased with an eye
specially to the tghtness Of the times, and will be
exchanged for Cash or Country Produce at very
small margin above first invoice. In short, they
do not intend to be undersoid in the market by
jew or Gentle, and all they ask from old friends
and customers is an early call, an examination Of
stock and list of prices, to realize the fact. The
stock is too large for any general enumeration,
other than it embraces.
All the latest Spring styles Of Ladies Dress
Goods, from pieayuue TO a gold dollar per yard.
A full and general assortment Of Millinery Goods,
EInhroiderics, Fashionable trimmings, Gloves,
Handkerehiefs and Notions generally. full line
Of Ladies' Shoes, embracing the celebrated city
made Shoe manufactured to cur special order,
which has no equal in the market; select assort-
ment of French, English and American Cloths,
Cassimeres, Cassinetts, and Men and Boys Spring
and Summer wear generally. Domestics Of all
grades. and at prices less than ante-bellum days
Men and Bows Hats OF all the latest styles and OF
every quality and price. a very general assort-
ment OF Men and Boys Light and Heavy Boots
and Shoes, including the city-ma6e WORK to our
order which has be- \ sold in this market for i've
wears without a complaint: also the popular
Stitchdown and the best Brogans in the market
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
TUE
New Market POLYTECHNIC
IN STITUTIC,
Shenandoah County, Virginia,

Nb-uaitvS" NV1"'!' d & '"4a'
NOR Young men who wish to get a good, prae-
5 teal education in the shortest time and at
the least cost. rs success Is It's best recommen-
datiou." The next session Will begin September
lst. students should apply early to secare choice
boarding places.
Address
Prof BEN. HYDE BENTON. A. NJ.
July Is, lS15-it PRECEDENT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
GROCERIES,

Every kind and variety, and at prices as low as
an equal article can DC procured Tor in the coan-
ty.-
liberality Of the past, an early call and eKamna-
ton Of present stock Is solicited.
May -, 1870. i. l..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Providence permitting, a camp meeting
will be held in Smith 5 woods, near Sades-
vile, Clarke county, beginning August 18th.
orr rcjgljcls aud friends are Invited to at
tend and tent with Us.
Those wishing to select sites viii meet On
the ground August 18th.
= TOyVESEND p G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Price $50, and Freight.

~ One Of these Machines on exhibition a, the
store of Duke Gallaher ia Cbar!estOWn.
J. +. RANSOM,
Agent for Berkeley Jefferson county.
June u, ls76-Gn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Special Notices.
Manhood: How Lost, How
Restored.

Just published, new edition OF DIX.
Elm CULVERW ELLIS Celebrated Essay on
Sf-,.I the radical cure without medicine) OF
f@2 SPermatorrhGa or Seminal Weakness
Involuntary Seminal Losses, lmpotency, Mental
and Physical lncapaeity, lmpcdiments to Mar
riaCc etc. also, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits,
induced by selcindulgence or sexual extravaganza
dc.
Eis-Pricc in a scaled envelope, only six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years success
fu practice, that the alarming consequences OF
sclcabuso may be radically cured without the
dangerous use OF internal medicine or the arpli-
cation OF the knife; pointing out a mode OF cure
at once simple certain, and ciicctual, by meanSoi
which every sufferer, no matter what his condi-
ton may De. may cure himself cleaply, privately,
and radically
va Thi, lecture should Elm the hands ofevcry
man IA the laEd.
Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any adj
dress, postpaid, on receiptof six cents or two
post stamps.
Address the Publishers,
CHAS. j. c. KLINE 4 CO..
l27 Bowcrv. New York; Post Office Boz, 1856.
july 81, lsI5.-Nuv IS, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

DEST POISOS.-The best preparation FOR the
destruction Of insects, Potato Bugs, &C., now
made, 4 OF. enough for one acre Of ground. /, Is
soluble in water, for sale by
June 5, 1876. JAS. LAW. H00FF co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Corporation Ordinance.

4 7 a meeting of the Town Council Of the Cor
= pOration Of Charlestown, June q, 1876, it
WAS
Ordered, That all owners Of property within
the corporate limits Of Charlestown shall have
their pavements repaired by the 18th day Of Sep
TENDER next.
BIZ order Of the Council.
HIRAM 0'BANNON,
july s, ls76-St. Recorder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Wool Wanted.

& LUCAS at their store, viii pay
the highest market price in Merchandise or
Cash for any quantity OF Wool.
May Is, IS76.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Did.

At Niddlewav. her native place, July lst, 1876,
Miss RACHEL YANuORN, in the s5th YEA OF her
age She was a cnmmunicant Of the German Re
formed Church over forty years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
V7cT7TTA 77T2 7 T712T7ssTTIE1 OLD JOURNAL


I HAVE established mysef - ne 't.rd icrtner
~ occupied by Albert Aiiier - re -. ~
- cordartirr the Cabinet Rcaness N al -
hrarcbes. and vii work low ior ~ cab ~ punc-
taai cus;omers. Country Trade taken - eHchsace
far work. Ban Hanging execuisd a. shortest DO
~, % ls-e Pc. HOLLAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Briggs 81 Brother
Secdsl;I and Florists,
sEYD PoR CATALoGrR.

Rochester, n. T., and Chicago, Illinois.
Do he Hcariest Businegs IN their lire ( any Housc
~ tho World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Hay and Cattle scales.

WE are prepared to weigh Hay, Cattle, &c,
w upon the Scales in our Coal and Wood
Yard. The high fence around cur yard gives Us
special advantages in weighing Hogs, Cattle, &C.
Scales we'll enclosed with gates.
WASHINGTON LIPPITT.
Dec. II, 1878. Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

TSE Conguline for mending China, Glass,
I Earthenware, Stone. Ivory, Wood, Leather,
Trinkcts, TOYS. &C., for sale by
April s. 1876. c. Z. BELLkR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
7 HAVE just received from Philadelphia com
! pete line Of all School Books used in the
schools of our town which we can sell at as low
figures as any other house. Any book not on hand
can be furnished in few days. ] have a'so a
large stock of Letter Cap, Fooseap, Note. Tinted.
and Initial Paper, with Envelopes OF all sizes and
shapes. with States. Pen holders, Pens, Sc, all at
low prices. Call and examine.
April s, 1876. Z. L. BELLE"'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

IIERTILIZERS.-lf YOU wish a good Fertilizer
for Corn purchase ODER Sons, for sale by
JAS. LAW. HOUFF 4 co.
DOPPLEIN'S Silicatcd Super Phosphate OF
Lime. Call and examine circulars.
April 20, 1876. JAS. LAW. HOOFF & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
LUMBER,

(tASSIMERES.-A large stock Gents CASH
= mercs, for sale by
May -, 1876. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
FOR SALE.

4 GOOD DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOT GUN
u can be obtained cheap. by calling at the
FREE PRESS OFFICE.
June 10 ls76
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
WEST.
IsLACnsNuTIuNCt.

n I. ROHR, having for a number or wears
II. been engaged at the Machine Shops Of
Messrs Weirick ,t Weller has concluded t. opc-
rate Independently of that firm and has associated
with him bis son. !. Marshall Rohr, for the pur-
pose Of conducting the business Of the
NINEf.iCTURE md REPAIR
Of Wagons. Drills, Plows, and Farming Imple-
mcuts generally. The Suufsh Pillow will be a spe-
cialty with this firm. Every description OF work
il our department will be executed promptly and
with an expectation of rendering entire satisiac-
ton. Charges will be moderate.
shop near Toll Gate in Charlestown.
D. Z. ROHR son.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
TRIG IsLACINsNTITHING

Department viii De conducted by the undersigned
in connection with McssrS. Rohr Son, and il will
be my desire 20 make myself, by substantial work,
indispensable 90 the community. Charges reason.
able. shop near Toll! Gate in Charlestown.
July Is. lST6.-6m. JOHN ". JONES.
Drills for Repair ought to be sent to the shop
early, that the necessary parts that can only be
obtained abroad may be secured in good time
!. Z. z. 4 son.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-10-12

II VIII be seen by this table, which is en-.
tirely accurate, that in 1850 in the First Audi.
tors Office there were nineteen hundred and
eighty-one subjects examined, against seven
thousand and sixty-fve In 1875. In 1860 the
amounts involved were s157 ,OO0, 900, against
81, l4, ooo, 600 in 1875. The expenses in that
bureau for 1860 were $40 $40; in 1875, SIC, $50;
whereas the work performed is more than
fourfold, and with this relative expense,
namely, in 1860 1t cost 81 10 to settle single
account, whereas In 1875 1t costs but So .O6.
In the Third Auditors Office the number of
accounts settled was 1880 in 1850 and 10, 1873
in 1875. amounting in 1860 to s14, sol sis; in
ls75it was SIS, AIS 1928 so. The average sal
airy of each clerk In 1860 was s1,490.S2; in
1875 it was $1,S12.13; showing the average
salary to be In 1875 S17S less than in 1860.
So that, after all the talk about high salaries,
the average cost is s17S less than in 1850.
When the Republicans came into power It
was found that looseness and disorder In all
the departments of Government were the rule,
and order and care were the exception.
Congress was in the habit Of making appro-
priations In gross and In indefinite sums. The
departments were permitted the widest range
and discretion.
Under Republican rule all appropriations
were made in the greatest possible detail and
In specific sums, leaving little or nothing to
the discretion of the officers of the Govern
ment.
Now the conditions that obtained in Demo-
cratic times are reversed, and We find order,