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The Worthington advance., 1876-06-08
Swearing Ills Victim on the Bible.

Swearing Ills Victim Oh the Bible.
Martin Armstrong, i farmer, who
lives about two miles from the village of Cox
~sackie, N. Y, had in his employ farmland
named WilliamC. Martin, aged about twenty
years. On Wednesday morning last MIR.
Armstrong was aroused from sleep by noise
In his bedroom, and on opening his eyes be-
held Martin standing over him, and before he
had 2 chance to spe.k Martin seized his en-
ployer by the throat. Upon releasing his
hold Martin took Mr.. Armstrong; pistol and
also pulled one from his own pocket, both OF
which he presented at that gentleman's head,
telling him he had only short time to live.
Martin then picked up Bible and made his
victim swear that he would not lisp "A word
about the entrance into his room. This
promise secured, Martin robbed Mr.. Arm
strong and fed.
The Worthington advance., 1876-06-08
Stewards Estate.

Hilton, the lucky factotum and sue
cessor of A. T. Stewart, is not to be allowed
to enjoy his bonanza in the quiet he has an
ticipated. Persons claiming to be blood rel-
atives OF the defunct dry-goods man have
found lawyers ready to champion their cause;
and the matter has already gone so far that
the surrogate has issued an order requiring
the executors to appear and show cause why
the probate of the will should not be rev oked.
The petition upon which this order was is
sued alleges Illegal proceedings in the pro-
bate and undue influence upon the testator.
The latter's astounding liberality to Judge
Hilton, and the more remarkable transfer Of
the whole estate to that fortunate person by
the widow, afford capital field for the in
genuity and shrewdness of the lawyers, and
the stake is large enough to insure thorough
cultivation,
The Worthington advance., 1876-06-08
nos $3.50

We have Just purchased 1O hrstclass Pianos and Or
Eans FOR the sPRING TRADE. and will sell them ct the
largest discount from factory prices offered Terms
ofpaymente q to 500 cash. remainder quarterly 80
to $50 monthly. Cata09nee with full explanation cent
Burcn Street. Chicago.
Cut this out and inclose It In your letterl st. p
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SnlalI EE0gs Preferred.

Hogs that will weigh 800 pounds
are sold ut a less price than those Of
80 or 800 pounds. The market in
England has long favored light
weights. London is chiefly sup
piled with pigs of less than goo
pounds weight. And this tendency
ofthe market 10 pigs, we'll fatted,
but Of small weight, is just what the
farmer should encourage, for IL is
exactly in the line OF his interest
II costs more to make the second
hundred pounds Of a pig than the
first, and still more to make the
third hundred pounds aud 90 every
pound added becomes more expen-
siye. The Berkshire breed, in our
opinion, is preferable to any other
for Iowa farmers, for the reasons
that it is a hardy breed, natures
carly, and can be Eatted easily at
any age. 4 March Berkshire pig
can be we'll fatted for market by
Christmas; and thus the danger and
expense Of keeping over winter be
avoided. The larger breeds must
he kept until they are II to is
months old before they can be
marketed a5 fat hogs. Our advice
to Marion county j. to put large
strain Of Berkshire blood IN your
hogs.
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she wouIdn,a speak 20 MIN.

tCniragO J0HTnalf
When a young Chicago man came
down stairs the other morning, he re-
membered that lis wife, who was
preparing breakfast, had not spoken
to him when he got up, and 50 he
cheerfully said: "Good morning, lit
tie lady"
Not a word came in reply.
"Goon morning" said be. sgain,
in higher key, thinking that she
might not have heard him before.
"Um 'm-'m," was all that cs-
capped from her sealed lips, as she
kept on with her work.
"Why under the sun don't you an
swcr me?n exclaimed ne in surprise;
whats the matter? what have
done TO offend you?"
"Um-'m- IN, was still the only
sound elected.
"Look here!n then exclaimed the
husband, As ne jumped up and knock
ed over "a cup Of coffee; 81 don't
swallow a mouthful Of this breakfast
until you tell what's the matter"
whats the natter" echoed she,
suddenly turning upon him with
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
Enannrfancn nc SInan.

The cry for rest is always louder
than the cry for food; not that it is
more important, but because it is
often harder to get. The best rest
comes from sound sleep. OF two
men or women, otherwise equal, the
one who sleeps the best will also, as
a general rule, be the most moral,
healthy and efficient.
Sleep will do much to cure irrita-
bility Of temper, Pcevishness, un-
easiHes5. 1t viii cure insanity, II
will restore vigOr to an over-worked
brain. 1t will build up and make
strong q weary body. 1t will do
much to cure dyspepsia. IL Will
relieve the languor and prostration
felt by c0nsumptivos. It will cure q
broken spirit. 1t will cure sorrow.
Indeed we might make q long list Of
nervous maladie5 that sleep viii
cure.
The cure Of sleeplossness, however,
is not so easy, particularly in those
who carry heavy responsibilities.
Tie habit of sleeping we'll is one
which, if broken up for any length
Of time, is not so easily rcgaiDed.
OFTEN a severe illness, trea.ed by
powerful drugs, so deranges the
nervous system, that sleep is never
sleeps never sweet afterwards
Or perhaps, long continued watch
fitness will produce the same effect,
Or hard study, or too little exercise Of
the muscular system, or tea and
spirit drinking, and Tobacco using.
Tocure sIeoplessness the following es-
saDtiaIs are required: lst \ good
clean bed. End. Sufficient exercise
to produce WEAKNESS and pleasant
occupation. 3rd. Good air, and not
too warm a room. dth. The free
dom from too much care. 9TH. 4
clean stomach. 9Th. A clear con-
science. eth. Avoidance Of stimu-
lants and narcotics. For those who
ere overworIed, haggard, nervous,
who pass sloepless nights, we COM
mend tho adoption or such habits az
viii secure sleep, otherwise life will
be short, and what there is Of IT,
sadly imperfect.
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Next Congress-.

The Chicago Journal, cditorially,
says: The republican gains OF mem
bers in congress are as follows; Ar
kansas /, California 2, Florida /, II
linois G, Indiana !, Iowa ], Kansas i.
Massachusetts Q, Michigan 2, Mis-
souri, 3, New Jersey !, New YorI; i,
Ohio ), Oregon J, Pennsylvania Q,
Tennessee !, Colorado Louisiana /,
Virginia /. Total Is. The 4 Republican
losses are: Alabama /, Kentucky +,
Mississippi 2, south Carolina 2, prob
ably; North Carolina not heard
from; New Hampshire IL yet to hold
her congressional election. The del
egation Of that State at present stands
[ Republican and Democrats. To.
tai Republican gains thus far IS, Re
publican losses 6, net gain 80. This,
with a gain Of probably two more in
New Hampshire, will give the Re
pnblicans the control Of tho next
house Of representatives.
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Ii. Pennsylvania Railroad,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
AND
gss. Maj! Route !! The United States

il the most direct convenient, and economical
way OF reaching Philadelphia and this great Ex-
hibition from all sections of the country. Its
trains 10 and from Philadelphia Will pass through
a Grand Centennial Depot, which the Company
have erected at the Main Entrance TO the Exhibit
ton Grounds for the accommodation of passen-
gers who wish 10 stop at or start nom the numer-
Gus large hotels contiguous to this station and
Si IN vsitns and sred I by the
Pennsylvania Railroad, which is the only line
running direct to the Centennial buildings. Elk
cursions will also stop at the Encampment of the
Patrons of Husbandry, at Elm station on this
road.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Is the grandest rail-
way organic ition in the world. II controls sew
eral thousands OF miles of roadway, forming con-
tinuous lines to Philadelphia, New York, Balti-
more and Washington, over which luxurious day
and night cars are run from Chicago, st. Louis
Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus,
Toledo, Cleveland and Erie, without change e
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon deep bed of
broken stone ballast and its bridges are all of
iron or stone, Its passenger trains are equipped
with every known Improvement for comfort and
tanccs than the trains Of any line on the cont.
nent The Company has largely increased its
equipment for Centennial travel, and win be
prepared To build In its own shops locomotives
and passenger cars at short notice Sufficient TO
fully accommodate any extra demand. The un.
cpuaied resources at the command of the Com
pany guarantee the most perfect aceommoda.
lions for all its patrons during the Centennial
Exhibition,
The magnificent scenery for which the Penn
sylyania Railroad is so Justly celebrated presents
% the traveller over its perfect roadway and ever.
changing panorama of river, mountain, aud
landscape views uncqualed In America,
Ihe eatng-siatin,son this line are unsurpassed
Meals will be furnished at suitable hours and
ample time allowed for enjoying them.
Excursion tickets, at reduced rates, will be sold
AZ nil principal Railroad Ticket Offices in the
West, Northwest and Southwest
lie sure that Your tickets read via the Great
Pennsylvania Route to the Centennial.
FRANK THOMSON u. NJ. BOYD. Jr
6EHtfdl Manager. Gent PuSsr Agent
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Escgv nc came 10 be ont OF
Money.

(
detroit Post
H-had a case on the docket in
which, among other things, he
wished to prove that his client had
no money, and to that end ne cross
questioned one Of the opponents
witnesses as follows:
"Iou asked my client for money,
did you not2'
"Meil-yes, sir.
answer promptly. Let us have
no hesitatation. You asked him for
noney-now what was his answer
/ don't know as | can tell?n
Blt surely YOU remember"
Yes, SIR
Then out with ii. What was his
answer?a
nd rather not telE.m
"Hol no! Won are.on that tack /,
are you? You wont teli?p
~ should rather not, sir?'i
bat -hoald rather you would
So, sir, If you don't answer my
question promptly aud truthfuIly
I'LL call upon the court to commit
yen for contempt
"Weil sir i'll must tell tales out
Of school here you have it. l asked
him yesterday If lie could lend me
half dollar, and he told me he
couldn't.
"And you believed him, did you
uot?"
Yes, sir, for he said you had rob.
bed him Of every cent of his ready
money, and if he did not get cut Of
your hands pretty soon his wife aud
l,t.le ones would come to-"
THAT will do, sir. You can step
down.
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FORTE YEARS BEFORE THE PUBLIC.
DR.. G.. McLANE'S
cELEBRATED
PILLS,
Hepatitis, or Liver Complaint,
DrsrKPsra AND SICK HEADACHE

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
PAIN in the right side, under the edge
of the ribs, increases on pressure
sometimes the pain is in the left side;
the patientisrarely able to- lie onthe left
side; sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently
extends to the top of the shoulder, and
is sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
tism in the arm. The stomachis affect
ed with loss of appetite and sickness;
the bowels in general are costive,
sometimes alternative with lax; the
headistroubledwith pain, accompan-
led with dull, heavy sensation in the
back part. There is generally con-
siderable loss of memory, accompan-
led with painful sensation of having
LEFT undone something which ought to
have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The pa
tent complains Of WEAKNESS and de-
bility he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complainsofa
prickly sensation of the skin; his spir-
its are low and although he is salts
fed that exercise would be beneficial
to him, yet he can scarcely summon
up fortitude enough to try it. In fact,
he distrusts every remedy. Several of
the above symptoms attendthe disease,
but cases have occurred where few of
them existed, yet examination of the
body, fterdeath, has shown the LIVER
to have been extensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DIR. G. AcLANE'S LIVER Pills, IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive OF
the most happy results, No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to,
or after taking Quininc We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease 10 give them A FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements and as
asimple purgative thcyare unequaled.
BEWARE or LIMITATIONS.
The genuine DR. c. McLANE's
LIVER PrrLs are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on
the lid, with the impression DIR.
McLkNE's LIVER PMS.
The genuine MCLANE's LIVER PILLS
bear the signatures of c. McLANE.
and FLEMING Bros on the wrappers.
vInsist on your druggist or store
keeper giving YOU the genuine DR.. {.
McLANE's LIVER Pulls, prepared
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storekeepers generally.
othose wishing r. give DR C MeIsNE's LlvER
pItLsa triaI we wii mail post paid 10 iuy part Of
The United States one box al Pills for twenty five
cents FLEMING BROS, P.ttsburg, Pa
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Csa.saais! Exhibition,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

l 10 commemorate the one hundredth anniver-
ssry OF AN,e-iesh Independence, opened May
10Th and win close November 10th, 1876 All the
Nations of the world and ell the states and Terri
tories OF the Union are participating in this won
derfnl demonstration. bringing together the most
comprehensive collection of art treasures, me-
chanical inventions, scientific discoveries. man.
ufacturing achievements. mineral specimens, and
agricultural products ever exhibited. The
grounds devoted TO the Exhibition are situated
on the line of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad and
embrace four hundred and fifty acres Of FAIR
mount Park all highly improved and ornamen-
ted, on which are erected the largest buildings
ever constructed-fye of these covering an area
number of buildings erected for the purposes OF
the Exhibition Is near two hundred During the
thirty days Immediately following the opening
OF the Exhibition million aud quarter of peo-
.s,.s..- a =
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tic medicine that can be employed cleans.
ing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses Of one pill day
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PuLs have been known for,
more than quarter Of a century, and have.
obtained q worldwide reputation for their.
virtues. They correct diseased action M
the several assimilative organs OF the,
body, and are so composed that obstruc1
tons within their range can rarely WITH
stand or eyadc them, Not only do theyl
cure the everyday complaints Of eyeryI
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baflled the best Of
human skill While they produce power,
fdl effects, they are, at the same time, thtl
safest and best pbysic for children. 1871
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatiyes, and never
give pain when the bowels are not iniiamcd,
They reach the vital fountains Of the blood
and strengthen the system by freeing il
from the elements Of weakness,
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any dclcterious drug, these Pills may
bc taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant TO take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED ~
DR., ]. C, AVER Il CO., Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chennista.
! SOLD BY ALL DItUGCl5fs EVERYWHERE
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Are the most cG
fctiyc and congo
NAL purgatiyc ever
discovered. They
are mild, but et
fcctual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
rparrhiuG rgtlaF-
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FORTY TEARS BEFORE TIE PUBLIC.
DR q. MGTANE,S
Celebrated American
WORM SPECIFIC
Or
ERMIFUGE.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS

THE countenanceis paleand leadcn-
colored, with occasional flushcs, or
cifcumscribed spot on one or both
checks; the eyes become dull thep
pills oiiiate an azure semicircle runs
along the lower eyelid; the nose is In
ritated, swells, and sometimes bleeds
swelling fthe upper lip occasional
headache, with humming or throb-
bling of the ears ; anunusual secretion
of saliva; Shiny or furred tongue
breath very foul, particularly in the
morning, appetite variable, some
times voracious, with a gnawing SEN
sation ofthe stomach, at others, entire
lygone ; feeting painsin the stomach;
occasional nausea and vomiting vio-
lent pains throughout the abdomen;
bowels irregular, at times costive
stools Shiny not unlrequently tinged
with blood belly swollen and hard
urine turbid respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hic
cough cough sometimes dry and con-
vulsive uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found TO exist,
DIR. c. McLANE'S VERAfIFUGE
will certainly effect a cure.
1T DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form itisan innocent prepare
ton, nor capable Of doing TIE slight
est Injury 70 he most tender fntart,
The genuine Dir. Nc LANE S VER-
aIFUGE bears the signatures of {,
McLANB and FLEMING BRos. on the
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YOUNG MEN.

Bayies Great Mercantile College, Keokrk,
Iowa. on the Mississippi. Nineteenth year.
About sixty dollars pay all expenses. for Menu
bership. Board and Stationery. Book keepers.
Penmen. Reporters, Operators, Architects. Sar.
veyors and Teachers thoroughly fitted. Railroad
fare rettneed. Gooed situations. No vacations.
Don.f fail TO address Prof Miller. keoh~k. Iowa.
2t,l0yk 4t* $500 xs*s~ 49, ~
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ysogrE { 0ss YulHss RAILWAY.
Ma 100 II TINE TABLE. 1876.

Al Kcok,tk, with the Toledo. Wabash u IVES.
tern. Toledo. Peoria a. Warsaw; The Chicago,
RirlnatoT, Il Quincy; the ST. Louis Keokuk y
Northwcstern Railways, and the Packets on the
Mississippi River, ,,. !, oo,,,h
western Railway. q
Al Eldon. with the Chicago, Rock Island q
Pacific Railroads. Southwestern Rranchest
al Ottumwa with the Burlington 4 MISSOURI
River and the ST. Louis. Kansas City d Northern
Railroads.
Al Esidyvllie Transfer, with the Central Rail
road of Iowa, -
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad.
Al Dcs Moines, with the Des Moines u Fort
Dodge Railroad.
Sleeping Cars on all Night Trains.
GEO. III. GRlGGS, Genl Sup't,
JOHN GIyIN Con Ticket Agent.
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flashing eyes. And then she contin-
ued: John AdelI Smithser, the
next time that | dream / see you
kissing another woman. Ill will
leave this housed boo-boo.''
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Trains pass at Tracy and l.ovilia. ~
]. NJ. BEcHTEL, Agent, Knoxville.
SAM,L POWELL, GENT p. d L. Agt.
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nEwARE 81 ImIrATEoNs
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

Fer all tho purposes Of q Family Physic,
and Tor curing CostiveneHs, JHunaieet
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Hoadachc, ErysipclGg, Eheuuauamr
Eruptions and Skin Diseases, Bill
iousnegs, Drgpsy, PumoEB, w rms,
Neuralgia. ma a Dinner Pill,
+ar. Pun FvInn tho HlunA.
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LIE BEAU MONDE,
BARNES, roor-pow Err

BARNES F00r-P0WE Err
SCROLL SAWS AND LhTIIES.
$500 70 sii so Averaged per
day with these machines. All
wood workers should use them.
Boys can make $500 per day
with them, besides learning a
profitable trade. For a sample
OF saving send 25cts. for the
Mystic Puzzle, or Yankees Dream
VIZ send II by mail. Say where
you read this, and address for
full description,
W. v. 4 jon
Rockford,
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Contested Land Cases prosecuted before the
United States General Land Office and Depart.
ment OF the Interior Private Land claims, min.
Ing and pre- -cmption claims and homestead eases
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ESTABLISHED 1866.
Am0rican and Foreign Patents.
Old Bountv land vvarrants.

The last Report Of tile Commissioner OF the
General Land Once shows 1897 800 acres of
Bounty Land Warrants outstanding. These were
issued under act OF 1865 and prior acts. Gilmore
q Co pay cash for them. Send by registered let
ter. Where assignments arc imperfect we give
instructions 10 perfect them.
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80 ANS NORTH. TRAINS SOUTH.
n on No. 81. STATIONS. No. y. No. "a
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EXECUTION,

:. ~
WIN give private Instruction 70 voting Ladies
and gentlemen; .a,,.r, am n The
hest methods OF teaching Reading. Satisfaction
guagantecd. Inquire AZ Book store southeast
Corner Public square -
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Arrears Of Pay and Bonnty.

Officers, soldiers. and sailors of IlIe Late war, ~
their heirs, are In many cases entitled 10 money
from the Government Of which they have nu
knowledge. Write fun service, aud state amount
OF pay and bounty received. Enclose stamp to
Gilmore 4 CO., and full reply, after examina'
ton, viii be given you free,
New-York tribune., 1876-11-20
THE PRESIDENCY or THE SENATE.

MR.. BLAINE COULD NOT II He WOULD, AND WOULD
NOT IF HE CoULD-wHAT HE THINKS OF THE
CRISIS.
Senator Blaine passed through the city on Satur-
day. In conversation with TRIBUNE reporter be
said that there was no foundation for the Washing
ton rumor connecting his name with the Presidency
of the Senate The traditions of the Senate, parlia-
mentary usage, and his own personal wishes, would
be all equally against such step. 1t was a case in
which Inc could not if he would. and he most assur-
cdly would not if he could. Mr.. Blaine seemed
little sensitive lest any should imagine that he
could entertain for moment the purpose imputed
to him.
In regard to the Presidential question Mr.. Blaine
was very notwithstanding an obvious desire not TO
discuss it.. He remarked, however, that for twenty
years he had feared just such crisis as Is now upon
u.s. and the strain was coming upon the weakest part
Of the machinery OF the Federal Constitution. lie
expressed the opinion that both Gov Hayes and
Gov. Tilden had exhibited admirable prudence and
propriety during these last eyentful days, and TO
their bearing he thought was due in great part the
cessation of public excitement on the question. IL
everybody will follow their example, said Alr
Blaine. conclusion viii ultimately be reached III
which fair-mnded men of all parties will cordially
coucur.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-20
CANVASS OF THE VOTE.

SOUTH CAROLINA GOES FOR HAYES.
HAMPTON GovERNoR-THE COUNT IN NEw-oRIEANs
TO BIZ MADE BEFORE wITNEsSEs-G0Y. sTERNs
PROPOSES TO COUNT FLoRIDAs ELECTORAL
VOTE 1ILDEN's ELECTION IN LOUISIANA
CLAIMED.
The returns in South Carolina counted min
isterially give majorities of from 23O to
Liza for Hayes and Hampton and part OF
the Republican candidates for State officers.
This result must be reported to the Supreme
Court. The Returning Board of Louisiana has
resolved to make the count in presence of
FIVE witnesses from each of the deiega-
tions from the North. John NJ. Palmer,
Lyman TrIlmbull, ex-Gov. Bigler, George b.
Smith, and P. II. Watson will be the Demo-
cratic witnesses. The Republicans will appoint
theirs at once. There is talk of trade in
Louisiana, the Democrats of the State caring
little for the Presidency; latest estimates by
Democratic authorities show 1ilden majority
Of about 1000; the possibility of the elec-
hon of some Tilden electors by reason of an
error in Republican ballots is now serious
pne. In Florida, Gov. SteTns claims that the
State laws do not provide for counting the
electoral vote, and that he will be obliged to
90 it. The Democrats object. Democratic
frauds are still feared in Florida.