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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
HARPER's FERRY TRADE.
THOMAS W. BEALE,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
STOVES, TIN d SHEET-IRON WARE,
Cor. Shenandoah and High Streets,
HARPER'S FERRY, w. VA.

THE subscriber would ADOPT this method of in.
L forming his friends, and the citizens Of Har.
Pers Ferry and the adjacent country, that no ia
still conducting the above businessin Rl1its branch
es. Having had twCnty-three years' experience in
but
THE VERY BEST MATERIALS
He will confdcutly assert that customers NAV reIy
upon getting No. l articles from his Establishment
SCOUTING OR TIN ROOFING,
executed IN the very best manner and at the short
est notice. Orders from any portion OF the county
Will receive prompt attention, ana prices gusrRn-
tCcd rs low az the lowcEt.
SPEARS COOK STOVES the most
complete Cooking Stove the world ERa over seen,
constantly on hand. In short, any article in tho
factory.
MUNsoS's CoPPER LIGHTNING RoDs f~urnished and
put up nnywhere IN the county, at the shortest mo-
lice and upon reasonable terms.
eS-Job Work aud Mending done in tho best
style and at the shortest notice. Merchants sup
piled on the most accommodating terms.
HArpcr's Ferry, Oct. 5, 1872
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Dry Goods, Notions; &C.,
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TO THE WORKING CLASS.

WE can furniSh you employment at which you
~ can make worry large pay, in your own To-
cRlitleH, wiihOCt beiug away from home over night. 4
Agents wanted IN every town and county TO tLko(
EubscrIbers for The CcuiUnnIHl Record, tho largest.
publication in the United States 10 page, -
columns; Elegantly Hlustrated; Terms only 81
per year. The Record is devoted l. whatever il Of
interest connected with the Centennial year. Tho
Great Exhibition At Philadelphia ia fully f.!-I-
trstcd IN detail. Everybody wanfEit. The whole pno
PlefscI great interest IA ia sir CouEtry'h Ccaieaa.E al
Birthday, and want TO know all ah0ut IL. An Gle
CANT patriotic crAyon driving PREMIUM picture is
prosentcd free to each tubFcrsbcr. IL - entitled,
'lE remembrance Of tho One Hundrodln Anaf-
vershry o!ths Independence oIthe United s inisB.'
s'ze, ~ By 30 inches. Any one can become . Buc-
cessiul agent, Tor but show tho paper ard picture
Hnd hundredr Of s~ubscrDerE ara easily ObtniBcd
every where. There il no businrBs hat WILL phy
Ike the at present. We have many ngents who
are making hH high 80 s % per day aud upwETds.
Now lie the time: doB't delay. Remember il costa
nothing to give the buzIHs,sR trial. Send for our
ciTcu!aTs. terms. and sAIHp!c cory Of paper, which
arc cent free 10 all who apply no jIto.dAy. Com
piete outfit free to those ~ho do-idc to cDgnRc.-
Farmers and mechanics, md their sons and dnuRh-~
tiers make tae very beat OF agents. AddrehF,
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, y
July 10. lS'6-l5w. Portland, Maine.
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S.
FOR THE STATE N A

WE arc rrGuested to announce r. HUME
w BUTCHER. Esq, as a Democratic-Con-
sentative candidate. before the people. for tho
n%nsltiOn OF state SenatOrfrum the 18th Senatorial
District, composed of the counties of Jefferson.
Berkeley and Morgan.
JauuarV IS, 1916.
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ES Ia another column will be found the
advertisement. of the Gem Organ Company.
The Organs manufactured by this Company
have 70 superior and are warranted for five
years. =
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FOR SHERIFF.

1 Candidate for the ShrriffaIty ut the election
IN October next.
June %, 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
FOR SHERIFF.

WE are authorized to announce THOMAS
" LOCK as u candidate for Sheriff of J.dfer-
sen-suhject to the decision of q County Nomi-
mating COnvention-if one be held.
JnOe 17. ING
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

DRIED APpIes, Beans and Hominy. for sale
" Oy D.. S. UGH
IORSFORD's Self Raising Bread Prepare
"a toa-unGurpsssed for making Light Bread,
HIseuIt, Cskes and PaEtry-for sale by
Feb -, loI6. d S. HUGHES.
STALEY, Armstrong K ChAd~ick's Choice
- Reacted Coffee, fo- sale by
FEB. %, ls76. D. S HUGHES
RAKER's Chocolate. for sale by
ID Feb. y, 1876. D.. s. HUGHES.
EEAGAEs K HAISES' Choice Family F!our,
4 c0UsIaatly on hand and Tor sEie ~
FEB. -, 1916. D. ;. HUGHES.
NHETIS and Smoking Tobrccos-a full line
c0nstRnliT kept on EHnd ard sold cheap, BY
Feb -. 1876 D. 6. HUGHES,
BEAUTIFUL Prre Stone China Wash Bowls
~ and Pitchers, Tor Es!o Eta bargain. By
Feb. D. I~T6. D. 8 HUGHES
FOAL Oil AT 20 Cents per Gallon, bv
Feb. -, 1876. D.S. HUGHES.
I 000 LBS. of Butter Wanted. at the market
l,OOO price. D. S. HUGHES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

LECTURE on JUOAIsM.-The Rev. J. 4.
Davis, 4 converted Jew, who for moro than
forty years has been preaching the GOSPEL.
will deliver a Lecture in the T;art;>t Church
in this place, on Thursdav evening next, ats
O'clock-his subject, Judaism Exccl!cd." in
which many things familiar to the Jewish
religion will he explained. Mr.. Davis not
only bears with HIN the highest testimonials
as TO his worth rs a ~pure-niudcd Christian
minister, but is also an acknowledged mems
Der of the Masonic order, and is ccidently q
gentleman of cultivated intellect. Our peo-
pie may therefore reasonably expect an inter
cstlng entertainment in his lecture on Thurs
day evening. Admission Fifteen Cents for
adults Ten Gents for children. The lecturer
has also with him for sale a book entitled
+'Judaism ExceIled, > being 4 most novel aud
deeply interesting sketch of his " life,
which those who nave read it pronounce to
be an excellent work, and worth greatly more
than the small price (Sl) asked for it.
Bush MEErIHG.-A Bush Meeting viii!
be held in the grove near Richwood's School
House, on the road between CharicStown and
Summit Point, commencing on Saturday,
Goth instant Prcachin. on Sa.urdav eve
ming at : o'cloci. Preaching on Sunday
morning, il the aIceruoou. and =, n;.ht.
The Rev. s. e. ferguson is exncc:ed on Sun
day. j. K1.,rr
July 90 1876 IRE Press please copy.l
PoLE-RArsIXG AT R.rox.-A TiIden and
Hendricks pole will be raised at Ripon, in
this county, on Saturday next, July Goth. at
4 O'Clock, p. NJ. Addresses will be delivered
by Hon. VIM. II. Travers and r. Hume
Butcher and Thos. NJ. Isbell, E<qs. Jefcr-
son is getting warmed up in the great national
contest, and will give her one thousand ma
jOrity in November.
WATER MELONs-Mr. Juo. B. Uaincs re.
ceived last week his first lot of Water Melons
for this year, and will continue to supply the
public during the season with the best Melons
in the market. We return thanks for a
splendid specimen of his first invoice. and
suggest to those in search of a good article to
give JOHNNY a call.
Ten THOUSAND feet OF Pine Inch Plank
and Framing Lumber for sale, at a Rov figure.
Apply at the Boot and Shoe Establishment of
Geo. Fl. Hagley, where may be found at all
times a full stock of Boots, Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, Sc, of both home aud foreign manu-.
facture.
TWIN FRoNTs.-Gentlemen in want of
Linen or Alpaca Goats, Vests and Busters,
would do well to call at the Twin Fronts and
get them at prime cost. Business and Dress
Suits, Gents Furnishing Goods, &c, in great
variety. Jos. GOLDSMITH.
For Bush MEErING.-My Omnibus will
run from Charlestowu to the Bush Meeting,
near Richwood's School House, on Saturday
and Sunday, Goth and Both instant. Parties
wanting tickets please apply at once.
A. W. HAWKS.
The Tilden and Hendricks Ratification
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FOR SHERIFF.

WE are authorized to announce EUGENE
w BAKER as n candidate forthe ShcrIffslty.
With Col. WM. A. MORGAN aud j. GARLAND
HURST as Deputies.
July Is, 1876.
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COUNTY ASSESSOR.

THE name of DANIEL HEFLEBOWER has
been suggested in connection with the
County AsSessOrship of Jefferson county
Should he become a candidate for the position
he Will receive tho support of
MANY FRIENDS AND VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

FOR SALE.-A Grover 4 Baker Sewing
Machine-in good order-Cheap. Enquire
at the Spirit Office. Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
4 Ia County Court continued and held for
N said County,
Thursday, the 18th day Of
Mon, 1876,

On motion the Court went into consideration
of the question of confirming tho action of the
Court re-districtinG the County III November
called for. the vote was as follows:
,AYES.-Justices O'Bannon, Avis, Kern, Hem
klS; Washl4gton and CockrcLl. 6ayes.
sler, Daniels, Fleming. Herr and RigIltst1ne.-
s hoes.
Therefore it is considered and ordered by the
Court that the said action of the Court be not
conhrmcd, but that 1T be sct aside, ana the vote
being taken by ayes and noes on the question of
the County remaining as heretofore divided into
seven Districts, resulted as follows:
AYES.-Justlces O'BaunOn, Rcntch, Smith,
Avis, Helm. Kern: Daniels, Fleming, Washing
ton. Herr and Rights inc. IL ayes.
NOES.-Justices Hcnkle, RissIcr and Ockrell.
3 noes.
Therefore it is ordered by the Court that this
County remain rs heretofore divided into seven
DISTRICTS.
A ~Copy-Teste.
t. A. MOORE. Clerk.
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NOTICE.

HAVING sold my stock ofGoods to D. S. HzEkcs
} 1 notice ia hereby given to all parties iGdebtcc
to come forward and settle their indebtedness 4
once. J. OGDEN Act
January II, 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

DERKINS' Patent Vented Nursery Bottle has ad-
L vaniAges over all others, it being so constructed
that the vent can be regulated, thus insuring the
perfect control of the supply of milk. 1t also al
lows the child to nurse naturally and prevents wind
from entering the stomach, which causes irriIabiI-
ity and often severe sickness. PhyEiciAra All over
the country are recommending this bottle, Ciyeit
a trial. JuEt received by
May II. 1875 C. E. Keller
ERENFIELD'S Horse ard Cattle Powdcr-rse
L from all mineral medicines yet GO compound
cd Of various roots, herbs, bsrks, &c, as 20 be
prolnPt in Is etects and able TO give relief in all
the prominent diseases OF the horse. fog sale hy
nay II: lst5 c z. EETLEE.
DREPARED Mustard P~iasterS-ruperiCr 20 COM
L mon mustard plasters, always ready for i'm
mediate use, lean and not Liable TO change.
May II. 1915. G RELIEF
ga FoAA-strorger than any Yeast or Baking
- PoEder in the world. Light and uutr;iioUG
bread. BiscuiI AND Cake1 made with !; win tn. lit.
tie trouble c. E. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
GIVEN AwAN-

order to Introduce our large. cight-page. lit
l. erRry and family paper, THE SOUVENIR"
lsize Of New York Ledger, containing Stories.
Thrilling Adventures, Wit. Humor, P0etry, &c,
Sc:, W" will send II on trial, six months tvI Oh
y &c cts, and to every subscriber We VIII s"rd
bv mail. postage prepaid, one Of rur II 4 NJ
EIOTEI STATIONERY PACKAGES. cor
tanning IL sncets note paper, IL good EuvrluDcs,
l EoUd lead Pencil, l good Pe1noldcr, > c-nd
Sieel Pens. l celebrated golden fountain Pea
writes half an hour at enc iiiling-I blank Book.
l Card Photograph of Il bcuuiifuI woman and a
splendid piece of GOLD PLATED J.VrTLEY. Just
th'nk of it-aii the above articles III an elegant
packet, end an excellent liGcrary paper SIX
months for only 60 cents. Try it. YCuaIesur.
to got moro goods than you ever bnu-Ht before
Tor the price. Tic paper alone is more than
WORN the money. Send US Il Club Of E~,veSub-
scT!bcrs and We will send Won an extra couy for
SIX months aud an extra package. Send money
by 70. Order or Registered Letter 1T our risk.
Sample copies OF paper sent on receipt of 10
cents. Agents wanted. Address
W. NJ. BURPOW.
+ InN d. Bristol, Tom
July IL, 1ST6-4t.
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o CONSTABLE.

M {. ZOMBRO, having proved himself pos
w. sessed of ali the requirements of a faith
full and efficient officer, and being n deserving
geutieman, will receive tie cordial support Of
the voters of osburn District for reelection to
the Office OF Constable. at tne ensuing clccrion.
VOTERS WHO KNOW HIM.
July II, 1876.
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FOR ASSESSOR,

WE arc authorized to announce JOHN G.
w SHIRLEY as n candidate for Assessor for
the District III which he resides, composed of
CnarlestOwn. Middlcway and OSEurn.
june %, 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

TWIN FRoNTs.-Gentlcmen in want of
Linen or Alpaca Goats, Vests and Busters,
would do well to call at the Twin Fronts and
get them at prime cost. Business and Dress
Suits, Gents Furnishing Goods, &c, in great
variety. Jos. GoLpsMITu.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
GEO. A. PRINCE & co.
ORGANS &
MELODEONS.
The Oldest. Largest. and Most PerfectMauufactory
in the United States, nearly
$4,000
Now in use.
No other Musical Instrument ever obtoincd the
same popularity.
Send for Price Lists.
Address BUFFALO. N. Y.

The fact OF ours being the oldest aud largest
mauutactory IN the United Statcs, with nearly So
O0n instruments now in use, is n suiicient guar
Hntee o. our responsibility and the merits Of our
Instruments.
GEO. a. PRINCE SCU.
March 81, 1916 ON.
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For Bush MEETING.-My Omnibus will
run from Charlestown to the Bush Meeting,
near Richwood's School House, on Saturday
and Sunday, Goth and Both instant. Parties
wanting tickets please apply at once.
\. w. HAWKS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
IFS
THE BICBFCRD AUTOMATIC
Family Knitting Machine.

A most Useful and Wonderful Invention!
Now attracting universal attention by it's astonish-
ing performances, and its great practical value for
every day family use. 1t is Simple, Durable .pd
Cheap is cKsily kept in repair, and
WILL LAST a LIFETIME!
It will knit every possible variety OF plain and
fancy work
WUM Utmost Mayical Speed,
and far better than it can be dono Ivy hand mr. o,
any other machine. All kinds OF garments Rre
perfectly formed and shaped by the machine itseit
requiring no cutting and making up 4 good on
complete. in from foe TO fen minute! and from,,
twenty TO forty pairs of socks in q day!
Every fsmily-especiNlly every farmers family
- should have a BICKFURD KSIrTgR II will he
found equally as useful as the Sewing Machine
ard even more profitable.
Every Machine WARRANTED perfect, and
TO do just what :s represented.
The Bickford Machine ia the ONLY LEGITIMATE
cylindrical Knitting Machine in existence Al!
iulringcncnts On our patent Ia, and we shR II hold all
PaFtIcs who manufacture, sell. bay or uec such IN
frin ging machines, TO a strict legal accountability
An Instruction Book. containing complete and
minute dire1tions to the operator, accom- pnn;es
each machine
No !. Family MACHINE J oylinds5; - nGsdIes. gao
A Sample Machine will be sent to any part of the
United States or Canada, e1pTees charges pre-. paid.
on receipt otthe price.
AGxSTs wanted in every State, County, City and
Town, to whom very liberal discounts will be
made. For further pArticu lars address
BICNFoRD KSITTISG MAcHIxE MIRO. Co,
Sole Manufacturer, Brattleboro, VT.
December 81, lS75-Sm.
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The Tiiden and Hendricks Ratification
Meeting at MarsinsbuEg, Friday night, is re,
ported to have been a grand affair. Three
hundred horsemcu, it is said, were in the
inc of the procession.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
SEWING

ENROVER & BAKER new and improved Loci
~ Stitch and Elastic Stitch Sewing Machine. 70
sale by Gee. w. I. KEARSLEY.
Deccmher I. 1875.
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TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS.

WE respectfully give notice that from the Ist
w day of January, 1916. we will adhere srrict-
ly 10 the CiSH plan Of doing business. No orders,
therefore, alter tnAt time, will be entertained IN
less attended with Cash. Those indebted to us
will please make prompt settlement.
WASHINGTON ( LIPPITT.
naremher0 S 1878
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BALTIMORE
BALrraoax sAruapAy Iul,

EDRaoNA 81
HAVE established myself at thu stand formerly
} occupied hy Albert Miller, Tor tie purpose Of
conducting tire
Ch5i!3ET BUSINESS
in all it's fEanches, aud will work low for the each
or punc'ua! customcrs. Country Trade taken in
exchange for work
BELL HANGING executed ct shortest notice.
2E- Lumber taken IN exchange for Furniture or
EfurS.
February /. lS76. p. f NOLAND.
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SAVE YOUR EYES
Restore Xour Si.ht-

OLD Eyes made new by the use Of DR.. J Balls
" Ivory and L~iEnum-NrD Patent Improved
Eve Cups. Will remove III! dIscases OF the Eye
without pain. Directions given Tor their use
printed by d. } Ball, the celebrated "ccmiIst of
New York. Call on or send orders to john Hum
phrcys, lis Agent for Jefferson and Clarke coun-
ties. Orders VIII be attended to by addressing
tn" undersIcncd II the store of Mai. Geo. W. r
kearsleT, Charlrstown, ". Va. The Agent had
his sight re.t"red by the usc of these Cups, and
can show evidence of 1900 being cured That
ms sight was lost and past cure except by OPERA
ton of an occulist, will be proven Ivy reference
to his ri ysiciar. Dr. {. +. Mason. The Eve Cups
l!"i of the Eyes GOULD be rIvcn in thismv agency
in Jefferson aud Clarke, since the use and sale of
this G1cat Invention.
As al surkcn or fiat Eyc' are drawn ronud and
beautiful, they would be a jewel TO Walden La
dies. JOHN
Juiy IL, lS76-3t
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Ten THOUSAND feet Of Pine Inch Plank
and Framing Lumber for sale, at a 1oc figure.
Apply at the Boot and Shoe Establishment of
Geo. H. Hagley, where may be found a. all
times a full stock of Boots, Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, &C., of both lone aud foreign manu-,
facture.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Jefferson County, set {:
MAY TERN, 1876, COUNTY COURT
(4IU DAY)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

DRIED PEACHES, Apples ami Sugar Corn,
Tor sale y SIS. DaLGARE.
ARD.SugAr Cared Hams and Sides, AIzo BA-
IL con Sides and Shoulders, for sale bT
APRIL Is. 1875. SIS. DALGARS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-25

5 or tho Beet Elastic Truss and Supporter 1t the
lHst session % iae great American Institute Fair.
cure Rupture IN from 81 to O. Days: and uGcr 81 ,g@U
Tor a case they cannot cure. They employ n First
c!"zs Lady Surgeon Terms moderate. Cu-os guar
Rutccd- Orders Filled By Mail or E<prCEE. TX
RmiaAtiors Fee. The usra! discount 70 Patrons.
Send 10 cents for Decorative Book to
Prof. ". II. BURSHAM. VI. d,
Branch Office 1915 Chestnut 6 rect, PGt!adolpaia,
Pa.
March II, IS76-ly.
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Grand Centennial Exposition!

FABRICS from all quarters Of the globe AFRO hero
L FOR Fslc We qSoic in Us 1T n few OF the lead
ing A~rticles disrlAy,d =; this Old and Reliable Es-
tNbliFbmcpt: In tho
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
ANOTHER SAVINGS BANK GONE.
THE PARK SAVINGS BANK OF BROOKLYN Tc
WIND UP ITS AFFAIRS.

THE PARK SAVINGS BANK OF BROOKLYN TO
WIND UP ITS AFFAIRs.
At recent meeting OF tho Board Of Directors OF tho
Park Savings Bank. Brooklyn, was resolved that all
tho dcpositors should DO paid In FULL with Interest up
10 July l, and that the bank would wind up It's ex.
istenco by January next Mr.. r. A. Lindsey, tho
cashier Of tho Park Bank. when questioned
upon tho subject yesterday stated that the directors
woro only 100 glad TO give tho money back to
the dcpostors order get tho business Of the bank
closed up This discrimination was arrived at, he sad,
because Of the nigh prcts Of scch securities savings
hanks compelled bylaw 10 invest in, and the dan
ger OF possible decline IN year or Two OF all sccur
ties. 1t would be unwsc the directors believed
run such risk unless the bank had
ample surplus 10 meet the emergency. Since
November /. about GOO depositors have been
paid, ana the remaining depostors-1O0 IN
numbcr-wll be paid. upon presentation uf their
pass books The amount due is not over Sal, 900 Mr.
Lindsey says that tho feeling OF uncertainty Is such
among many of the dcpositors who havo taken their
money that they say they do not think they VIII
put Il bank again. At the opening OF the present
year the resources OF the bank $l9s.s4S o. and
the liabilities $l95, go 76. Tho depositors num-
bercd l,42I
The New York herald., 1876-12-19

tgation and ia all there should be dcscrp-
ton ofthe particular paper or telegram required
The proposition submitted by Mr., Scott Lord was
thar the House has tie right 10 authorize iss commit
tees 10 procure telegraphc correspond denco In any
case where the character Of the correspondence Is
proper and material for the e.ucdaion OF the truth in
regard 10 ary inquiry before tho House, that In case
the correspondence does pertain TO The subject
matter erea. care should be taken prevent ts pub
icy: and OF refusal by any person 20 produce
the correspondence he shall, aue process therefor,
DO CROUCH. 20 the Bar OF the House dealt with
cord.ng to aw.
These propositions were referred the sub.commlt
tee. Mr. Lord was designated chairman OF sa,d SUBJ
committee, but declined, as he was compelled 70 so
home for twelve days.
MI. oRroS's vIEws Axp POSITION on THE
QUESTION OF PRODUCING TELEoRAMs BEFORE
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Mr.. orton has not as stated, received personal SER
vicc commanding hr to appear IN New Orleans on
The Goth inst, bringing with him al. OF the kilograms
In his possession under his control sert oy sccre
,aries Chandler and Cameron and other prom
inent republicans since tho !st OF Septom-
Der last Mr. Orton's position Is, that
While ne does not question IN any degree the authority
ol the House compel obedience 10 :ts mandates, u
should be recoecied that the passage of tho law
ten years ago. relating privileged communications,
an entirely condition OF ,hings has arisen: that
since then the volume OF kilograms sent throughout
tho country has increased from 900 1000 900
to 25 as at present. that the scnders OF these
messages represent the capital the crprise and tho
intelligence of the country and that they are entitled
to the protection OF lhor affairs from Congress
In short. the question is whether acquesccnco tho
demands OF the LOUISIANA investigating Committee
would not 30 making contribution To ar already IN.
tense poca. contest, and whether under this view e
would be expcdcnt Tor either .! the great political
parties 10 mako Itself responsible before the country
or invason OF .he Telegraph Offices from Oregon
Florida and from New York LOUISIANA, tar beyond
thing that has previously occurred IN history
THE THRKE-sIxTy-F.yE DISTRICT BONDS Ex-
EMPT FROM TAXATION.
Tho Solicitor OF the Treasury has completed his
opinion rs TO tho question OF tho taxation OF the Dis
trict 3 IS bonds. Tho decision is In favor OF tho
bonds; that Is, thai they should be held exempt
from scmrannua taxation OF the capital.