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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
CALIFORNIA.

THE CHICAGO d NORTHWESTERN RAIL-
WAY
Embraces under one management the Great
Trunk Railway Lines of the West aud North
West, and with its numerous branches and con-
nections forms the shortest and quickest route
between Chicago and all points IN Illinois, Wis
consin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota Iowa,
Nebraska, California and the Western Terri
tories. It's
Omaha and California Line
Is the shortest and best route for all points in
Northern Illinois, Iowa, Dakota, Nebraska,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California,
Oregon, China, Japan and Australia. Its
Chicago, Madison and st
Paul Line
Is the short line for Northern Wisconsin and
Minnesota, and for Madison, st. Paul, Mime
apos, Duluth, and all points in the Great
Northwest. It's
Winona and st. Peter Line
Is the only route for Winona, Rochester, Owa-
tonna, Manketo, st. Peter, New Ulm, and all
points in Southern and Central Minnesota. It's
Green bay and Marquette Line
Is the only line for GAINESVILLE, watertown,
Fond Du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay,
Escanaba, Neguanee, Marquette, Houghton,
Hancock and the Lake Superior Country. its
FreepOrt and Dubuque Line
Is the only route for Elgin. Rockford, Free
port, and all points via Freeport. Its
Chicago and Milwaukee Line
Is the old Lake Shore Route, and is the only
one passing through Evanston, Lake Forest,
Highland Park. Waukegan, Racine, Kenosha to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
A. Van Auxen q &c

We shall continue to pay two cents pound
above the market for all the good Butter that
comes in.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
STATE OF MICHIGAN, GO
COUNTY OF VAN BUREN.

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At session OF the Probate Court, for the
County OF Van Buren,, holden at the Probate
Office, in the Village of Paw Paw, on Monday,
the seventeenth day Of April, In the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-six -
Present, Geo. w. Lawton, Judge OF Probate
In the matter of the estate OF William B. Lusk,
deceased. On reading and fling the petition,
duly verified, Of Henry w. Bush, praying that
decree OF distribution OF the assets Of said
estate among the heirs of said estate, and
determination or the legal heirs Of said estate
may be made herein. Thereupon it is ordered,
that Monday. the fifteenth day OF May, 1876, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, be assigned for the
hearing of said petition, and that all persons
interested in said estate are required to ap-
pear at session of said Court then to be
holden at the Probate Office in the village Of
Paw Paw, and show cause, if any there be, why
The prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted. And it is further ordered, that SAID
petitioner give notice to the persous interested
N said estate, of the tendency Of said petition,
and the bearing thereof, by causing a copy of
this Order to be published in the TRUE NORTH
ERNER, newspaper, printed and circulating in
said County of Van Buren,, for three success
sive weeks at least, previous to said day OF
hearing. 1099t3
GEO. w. LAYTON. Judge of Probate.
a true copy. G. w. LAYTON, Judge of Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
Musical Merchandise,

a full line of Musical Merchandise kept in stock
We guarantee to suit the purchaser of our
goods in regard to price.
Repairing and Plating neatly done and all
work warranted. 1006
CHARLES MELCHOR, & co.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
Tho Exposition.

4 visit TO the Fair Grounds yesterday
rave view of one Of the busiest scenes
ever Witnessed in this city. Carpenters
and painters were at work constructing 6
ED decora ing, while merchants were deep
IN the mysteries Of arranging goods TO
please tho eye a1d attract the attention of
visitors. Every foot of space has bean
taken. sud now exhibitors are busy arrang-
ing their wares, ard when their labors are
completed the exposition will be an enter
prize Of which our city and her merchants
may be justly proud.
To-cay tbs exposition opens to the pub-
lie, and at three o'ciock this afterno on
Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, Of IL
diana, an accomplished and erudite
speaker, Will deliver the opening address,
which will be listened to with interest. as
it will 10 doubt treat Of those agricultu tursl
and mechanical interests which ths exposi
ton has been inaugurated to promote.
On the ground yesterday were TO be seen
many of our merchants who have not here
tofore taken part in such exhibitions. snd
from tti3 fact and other evidences brought
F.. to notice, there is no doubt that the exposi
tiaa viii prove complete success, and bS
| CE iaeting benefit to cur city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
SinascnientB.

The exquisite little play Of "Dora' drew
q good house at the Varieties Theatre last
evening. On Tennyson's little poem coW-
pact and smoothly acting poam-drama has
been founded, emotional and humanizing
The strong part of the piece is Farmer
Alien, honest, bluff and unforsiving. His
son had deceived him and married Mary
Norrison, locking not upon Dora
with love 'because she had always
dwelt with him" as eister. The former
drives his sen aud his sons wife from hls
house. ard the etuation is effective. The
part OF Dorn has become identified with
the ramo Of Mre. Chanfrau, and her acting
Of the character is simply perfect. The
play will b. repeated tonight, after ma
tinee performance of Christie Johns tone. "
Edwin Adams played Rorer last night at
the St. Charles Theatre in the glorious old
comedy Of wild Oats" This afternoon he
will play "Enoch Arden" which should
draw to the theatre the old friends of this
talented actor.
Kelley and Icons minstrels continues At
the Academy OF Music.
On Sunday night q testimonial benefit
will hs given 10 Captain Paul Boyton at the
ST. Charles Theatre. The company will
play "Don Cesar De Bazan," and Captain
Bovton viii relate his adventures in the
swimming line, and explain the virtues Of
his Nfe-saving apparatus.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
WASHINGTON.

Personal.
WASHINGTON, February @5--Genera,
Babcock arrives here Sunday.
Mr.. Ker:'s brother is dead.
Mr. Baci:bur of K-ntuoky, presided IL
the House.
Secretary Fish is siek.
Mr. Rec, Eouso librarian, has signeG.
Senator Sharon has arrived.
Nominations.
David j. Baldwin, district attorney for
the eastern district of Texas; Frederlcs K
w. Smith. er,veyor Of customs, Houston,
Texas.
Confirmation.
D. L. Webster, postmaster, Denison City,
Texae.
Tho Assistant Secretary of State appeared
before the Committee on Foreign Aft airs.
They have all the + ,nma mine correspond
fuce. which they have ordered printed.
TIE Committee On Privileges and Elec-
tions summoned s. number of witnesses
from Ala abafna and made other preparations
to 90 nto the Spencer case. Tie investiga-
ton will De public.
Ifambieton's Successor.
Henry Talbot, of Waterloo, Illinois, was
appointed clerk of the Ways and Means
Committee.
4 Widows Claim.
Mrs Ellen Partridge, widow of an officer
| on board ths Hatteras, su1k By the Ala
| bama in the Gulf of Mexico, has presented
| a claim before the Alabama Claims Commits
sion fer damages. The government has en-
! tered demurrer denying the aGmissibiii1y
| of the claim. The court declined to decide
| the demurrer and the case was placed on
| the docket.
| Increase OF !nternni Revenue Receipts
Internal revenue receipts for the first six
months of the present fiscal year show
$4,000, 900 increase over last year.
The Democratic Committee.
| The Democratic consultation committee
| held meeting this morning. They viii
have other meetings before reaching con
! clusion. Ttey report favorable progress.
| Surrendered.
| Samuel Carnage, indicted with Messrs
| Taylor and Weed, was out of the city wher
the warrants reached here. On Morda,
he surrendered himself to the marshal, an,
gave bond for his appearance when wanted
| q, New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
NEW YORK,
Death on the TrupeHe.

NEW YORK, February 25.-Two brothers
named Harlan fell from a trapeZe at the
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, last night, and one
received I'M aries which may prove fatal.
Finances in The Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber os Commerce held a special
meeting this afternoon to consider national
finances, and adopted stringent resumption
resolutions.
Loss OF the Steamer Herder.
The steamer H5rder caught fire in the
sheathiugs around her boiler. The mails,
specie and passengers were sent ashore, and
TIE Increasing heat compelled the discharge
Of the cargo, which was partly composed OF
resin. The tire was eXtlDgulshed.
Extensive suits.
Morcanfhan, Bruno g. Co., formerly bank
era OF the Industrial Exhibition Company,
were arres ed Oh complaint of tie manager
of that company Oh the charge OF retaining
SlOO, coo worth of the Companys bonds
Moreanthan. Bruno & Co. have suit il
the Supreme Court against that company
for over $500 600. They alao claim SO 0oC
tor printing and advertising.
Government Business.
Sub-treasury haleucea-Gold Sic ,50l,797
currency $37, 7,2s5, ,9oI.
The sub-treasury paid cut SoJoOC on &C
count of interest. ard $593 600 for bonds.
customs receipts Q-tosooV.
sailed for Europe.
Among the passengers by the steamer
Russia is NJ De Varg elias, secretary OF the
Freuch legation ct Waehinston.
The Herder, for Hamburg detained bJ
fire in her hold. has called.
Arrived.
Steamer Lafayette.
The Repeni of the Resumption Acl
Opposed.
Ia the Assembly to-day Mr.. Fish offered
a concurrent resolution to the effect tina
our Senators and Representatives in Con
grees be requested to oppose the repeal o
| 1hs resumption act and to favor legislation
| to give faith and force to the pledge con
| tanned in that act.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26

III tie Cnit0d States House Of Rouse Of
Represe II ta.ives, On Monday. Mr.. E Ills IN
troduced & bill for the relief Of Henry s..
Kelly, of L9usiua, from political disabili-
ties imposed upon him by the four teenth
amendment.
Mr. Levy introduced bill to restore to
tho market public lands in Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida,
and to repeal section 1908 Of the Revised
Statutes Of the United States.
Mr.. Gibson presented the petition of +.
w. Tilton. for compensation for railroad
iron and fixtures taken and used by the
United States military authorities.
Mr.. Lynch, of Mississippi, introduced a
bill to change the location Of the custom
house for the district of Pearl river, State
of Mississippi, from Saieldsborough to East
Pascagoula.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
POLITICAL.
The Ames impeachment.

MEMPHIS, February 25-The Appeors
jackson, Mississippi, special last night
Gays: The House spent the entire day in
considering the report OF the Ames invest
eating committee.
At the time thu special was ssnt last night
the vote had not been reached.
The report is quite lengthy, and recon-
nends that G werner AHles be impeached
and removed fiom Office for official miscon
duct on eleven separate and distinct
charges, which are specified. consisting OF
failure to relieve certain officials, and the
removal Of Others without cauae; for causing
of bloodshed At Vicksburg in CrOsby's case,
tor calling for United States troops and
having them eject Flanagan, sheriff OF
Warren county, from his office in violation
of law, anti for attempting to incite q war
of races IN arming colored militia and caus
ing them to defiantly parade the streets OF
Clinton.
The Appeals jackson, Mississippi speoia
says: In the House to day the resolution
inpeaching Governor Ames of high crimes
and misdemeanors in office was adopted
yeas Sc, nays Ii. Sixteen Republicans were
absent; all those presen and two Democrats
(Crossland and Warren) voted nay. The
House elected Messrs. Featherston, Percy.
Tucker, Muldrow, Barksdale and Spigler
managers to prosecute the case before the
Senate.
Counsel for Lieutenant Governor Davis
filed his plea denying wholly and several!y
the articles of impeachment.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
BY TELE.G r APH
CONGRESS-.
Senate.


=, WAsHINGToN, February 25.-Mr. Conk-
liz Z presided.
the resolutions of the New York Legis-
c;So Sore 9. against subsidy for the Texas Pa
I'm m hlat:oad was presented.
no Sll refnnding the public debt was
pesumea res ndo anu pissed. 1t provides $780,
able at the pleasure Of the United % Statss pts
after thirty years. The vote was eft, seven
TO five. The nays we're Messrs. Cockreli.
Eaton. McCreery. Mcdonald and Robert.
son, who favored lower interest.
The est Point Academy bill was discus
sed without action. The Senate went into
executive session and edjourned.
The Committee on War Claims reporIeo
adversely on the bill to provide tor the
settlement of claims of clficers OF the reVo
lutiunary army aud widows and children o.
those wEo died in service.
The bill protecting the Indian reses7a
tions WAS I6COLDltfed.
House.
The report Of the Confareuce Commlt5ee
on paying interest OF the District Dcnus
has been postponed a week. The commlttef
called for private bile. 4 large mum ber O.
Individual pension cases were c. n5ldered
The House meets for debateoniy to NOR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
FOREIGN.
Elected 70 Parliament.

LONDON. February 25.-Philip Wrough-
ton ia elected to Parliament from Berk
shire, and Mr.. Donnison (COnservative)
from East Rolford, where there was fight
ing, which the troops quelled.
Wreck of the Strathmore.
It appears the ship Strathmore was
wrecked on Crozet Island in July, 1879.
Don Carlos Fugitive.
Don Carlos is at Eiezond, on the high
road to Bayonne, within few miles 0! the
frontier.
Tie Troubles Of Settling Day.
To-day was settling day. One failure oc
Cured of house engaged IN railroad st0cK
speculations. Several large accounts nave
been carried over the settlement with great
difficulty.
A Bank Swinsler.
I. ia understood the government will un-
dertake the prosecution of Richard Bonner
Oakiey. the Co operative Credit Bank
swind.er
Six Greeks and five others accused OF
murder and piracy aboard the ship Linnie
arrived. They were examined in France
and extraditea.
House CT Lords.
In the House OF Lords to day the lud.ca
ture amendment bill IGseet its ecconC
reading.
French Politics.
The Standards dispatch frcm Paris an
nounoes the following ministry will b.
| gazetted after the completion of the cleo
ions: M. Dufaure, Vice President OF tn
| Council and keeper of the seals; n. Pereire
Minister Of the Interior; ID. Teiss Rene De
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
STATE NEWS.
LINCOLN

LINCOLN.
From the Vienna Sentinel. F.hrr,rr 10.
Through trains frolu Monroe to Vol.
burg ceased last Monday. The railrosl
track between Tallulah and Delta, for a
distance of thirteen miles. is partially sub
merged with water. Passengers and mail
matter are transferred over this gap In
skits.
PLAQUEMINES.
From the Sentinel, February l9:
TN Saturday last, between ! and A. NJ,
tho favorte steamer j. +. Frazer, while on
''er way down the river, on passing Poverty
Point, ran into Il tow boat with two ships,
.u'Lored il the river On account of the
d.r7s fog. The effects of the shock we're
tl,s te5riug otf the guards and boiler deck.
ard ether forward parts of the Frazer.
.tit. r the Frazer had been under repairs for
'"o days, at an expense OF $loo, she re-
suiued hsr ragulsr tri ps.
On Monday last, while tho sWeet-singlpg g
Cricl, was on her usual trip, the furnace
bars o. her crate became melted, thus dis
a5sing her from reaching New Orleans.
The clerk, j. Estopiual, Esq, was dispatched
tha same evening for another set OF bars,
which reached her the next day by the
Waloou, and she then resumed her regular
trips.
The Peerless Martha ran down ca her
regular Fuesdsy's trip, and after delivering
solne freight at Aurora plantation, ner pro-
leilsr gave way, compelling her to return
to the tity for repacd. She was, as usual,
lraled TO tho guards at the time Of tho ac-
DI' lent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
Forgery and Larceny.

Forgery and Larceny.
Boston, February 25-John N. Pierce,
lately cashier of the Merchants National
Bank of Lowell, and recently acquitted Of
embezzlement, has been arrested, charged
with forgery and larceny.
Intense Cold Weather In New Hanp-
shire.
CONCORD, February a5.-Intense cold
weather prevails. The lrifted snow de
tains trains.
A Nail Factory Burned.
PROVIDENCE, K. l., February % Tic
Perkins Horse Nail Company Is manufactory
burned. Loss $4,000.
Burned to Death.
CHICAGO, February "a house in La
mass, Iowa, burned with q woman and
three small children. Tho husband is
raving maniac.
Houston, February 25-Judge John W.
Mcdonald. prominent Republican, tried
in the Criminal Court, charged with forgery
and emheazlement, was honOrably ac-
quilted
A New Bishop.
PiIILADELPHIA, February 2j.-Rev. Viii
liam K. Nicholson was to-day cousecrated
bishop OF tho centre diocese, Reformed
Episcopal Church.
The Brewers.
The brewers committee appropriated
SlO OO0 for tie erection of brewers exhi
b.ticn building.
! Not Expected to Live.
| RICHMOND, Va, February 25.-James
| Dowell, superintendent of the first district
Southern division Of the Weatern Union
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
FIcIAL JOURNAL THE~srArE OF LousAwA
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY.

Witt, and referred to the Committee on
City Affairs. 1t is designed generally to
prevent the encroachment of railroads, and
especially to protect the citizens Of the Sec
end ward. The bill having no political
bearing, and being solely in the interest of
ali people to protect their access to the
river front, it passed unanimously.
Among the moro important bills passed
were those authorizing change of venue
to the next parish when parish judge re-
cuses himself, and the bill dividing Carroll
parish
Mr.. Halls bill requiring druggists to be
examined before board of examiners in
New Orleans, though meeting with the ap'
proval Of o majority Of the members, failed
to get & suspension Of the rules.
Messrs. Hall and Luckett stated that il
was only intended to secure accuracy in de
livery of drugs, precision in putting up OF
prescriptions, and security to the public
1t YVES a good law, and iu strict conformity
with the English and German regulations
Tbs bill, nevertheless, went over, several
members Stating that tie physicians OF
their parishes KEEP. the only drug stores
there.
The only other resolution OF Importance
was that addressing 7. P. Sherburne, pariFl
Judge O. Terrebonne, out Of Office.
Mr. heyes said the removal was rot
asked On political grounds, bat desire by
all the people of the parish on acco unit c'
his marnc- Of conducting himself. 1t was
the wish Of al, irrespective OF party, the:
he be removed.
Tho resolution was adopted.
The -es. Of the business of the House ccn
sisted in e determined effort to clear tie
calendar, and the session lasted till about
seven o'clock when the appointed nembe!
a1i1u-nea IT,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
Personal.

A cali was received yesterday from G. E.
Firth, E5q., of Avoyelles. He has deserted
his lucrative practice in the courts OF
Avoyelles and adjacent parishes for short
time in order to aid in the passage Of the
bill incorporating the Evergreen and At
chafalaya RAILROAD, road that is much
needed by the people there. Some years
since Mr.. Firth was representing the people
of that section, and his experience then will
be of benefit to his people now.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26

DELIGHTFUL EETERTAINMENT.-A pleas
ant and instructive exhibition will be given
at the Coliseum Place Baptist Church, cor
ner Of Camp and TerpslehoTe streets, on
Monday evening next, twenty eighth il
slant, commencing at half-past seven
O'clock. Many beautiful pictures will be
exhibited, after which refreshments will be
furnished in tho basement below. All who
wish to epend pleasant evening VIII do
we'll to be present.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26

BOOKS STATIONERY AND CHG0M0S. -
When you want to select from a largo
stock, where every variety will be found
and all goods at the most reasonable prices.
90 to MIR. Il. J. Harp, Nos. llo and ll2
Camp street. He is safe and reliabis mer-
chant and all goods purchased Of him vii.
be satisfactory.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26
f'rienas and Foes 0f the Texus Pacific.

Who advocate and who oppose the con-
struction of SoutGera :caus-contlnental
lie Of rail way FROM ths waters OF the Mis-
81 i.sinu to tiie Pacific coast In the first
class fwelye State Legislatures have adopted
earnest resolutions IN favor OF the measure
boards ot trade and other commercial Or
ganizati0rs throughout the country have
adoate,i similar resolutions and memorial
,zsd Congress in favor of the measure;
tAitty-cne States and Territories lately sent
nearly ttousaIid delegates TO the National
H,iiynaG Conveatior, held at st. Louis, con-
stitutiur one OF the largest bodies OF repre-
sentative meu ever mbed IN America,
and these, with singular upanlmlty and
enthusiasts, pronounced IN tavor OF the
en- eerDIiss as one not oriy OF the highest
national inheritance, but al absolute neces
4ifv to the West aud South; then the ma
tionai and many OF the State oranges have
strongly urged the prosecution OF the work
rs one that would crush monopoly by COM
petition. aud atfoId transportation at rea-
sonab,e rates; then more than five thousand
newspapers and periodicals., embracing
nearly all in the Southern and Western
States and Territories, and many in other
sections of the Union have urged again and
AGAIN the necessity of this great under
taking, and insisted upon it's proper en-.
coura cement by Congress. The friends Of
the measure embrace the leading minds and
representatives of all the great interests
and industries of the country. One would
naturally suppose that such an array of iH-
q fuence would be enough to settle the ques.
ton and secure favorable action at once.
But there comes the opposition. This
force is headed and marshaled by a half
dozen men who, have made;together $780,
Geo, 600 in the last few years by q crushing
monopoly, whose tariff of charges is meas
ured only by thu greed Of the monopolists.
ard which can only be destroyed by health
| tul competition. These gentlemen million
| aires, who have grown fat by plundering
| the people, can easily afford to spend "a car
10 I'd OF money" every year in hiring lob
byists, subsidizing papers and politl-
clans, and thus attempting to thwart
| the public will and destroy the
! public veal And this is the way the mat.
| ter stands to day. The public sentiment OF
| the country demands the immediate con-
+; struotion of the Texas and Pacific railroad
as matter OF Justice and necessity 10 the
| West and South, and Of ;ncalcnlable benefit
to the whole nation, while company OF
| green cormorants. who have fattened upon
public plunder, bitterly oppose the measure
az one that will interfere with their pre-
sc7ip.ivo right to tax the commerce OF the
| whole continent. The result OF the contest
will chow whether there is power in Con
gress to protect the rights of the people
| against the grasping avarice of q few mil
lionaires.- Washington. National Repu5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26

One o. the handscmest churches in New
York ia covered by an one hundred
and eighty five thousand dollar mortgage.
The Lord will be very proud of that church
when the debts are paid. In the meantime
let the preacher preach against the sin OF
running in debt.