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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22
Democrats Opposed to Orderly Election.

DtlHuCtItS CHpOStu 10 OfucfiS EIcClloH.
The publications of the Democratic
press are much enljvened by the late
order of the Secretary Of War, looking
to the preservation of the peace in the
Southern States at the coming cleo
tions. just how the Democracy can
possibly find fault with this order we
are unable TO see. There IS nothing in
the wording of it but what is praise
worthy and just; and past experience,
especially III the case Of Mississippi,
contains sufficient present evidence to
warrant the conclusion that the South
ern States named in that order are I'M
willing to allow all the people the
right to vote unmOleSted. in some 10.
calitieS, at least. and this order is a
wise precautiOn against any such con-
tingency, ana will preserve the rights
of the people and save blOodshed.
We fear the animuS of the COM
plants against this order is to be found
in their Chagrin at the probable de
feat of deep laid plan, on the part of
INSCRIPTIONS Democrats 10 win the
coming elections as they did in MissiS-
Sippi. \ congressional committee on
both parties have agreed that in Mis-
sissippi the white and col0red Repub-
licans were terrified, and dare not
vote, and that, if they had been pro-
tected, the State would have gone
largely Republican.
Besides, there are many prominent
Democrats who admit the necessity Of
such an order, and are pleased that it
has been issued. 1t would seem, in
view of all the facts attending South
ern elections since the war, that the
Democracy generally ought to admit
the practicabiiity and justice of it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

A fluid has been raised in England
for the family Of John Chiddy, who
saved an express train at the risk of
his own life. He saw large stone on
the track, and by great effort rolled
1t away, but could not himself get off
the track before the engine struck
him.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

At a distance of 700 or 800 miles, the
st. Louis Republican bristles up and
taunts Sitting Bull with hiding in a
canon, to evade Gen. Crook. Up here
it looks as though Gen. Crook has hid
in his canon to avoid Sitting Bull,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Professor Grabb may have made a
very painstaking and valuable report
upon the mineral resources of the
country rs exhibited at the Centennial
but his names against him, for the
reason that there are SO many profess
sOrs with more grabb than brains.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Anarchy and revolution are again
raising their heads in South America.
The Columbian Republic is in a state of
siege. and its ACKNOWLEDGMENT is
feared. At Lima, Peru, the services
of troops were required to suppress a
mob which made an attack on the res
idence of the ex-President, after hav-
ing rifled a large mercantile house of a
quantity of arms and ammunition.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

The relations between Spain and the
United States were not sufficiently can
did to warrant that Boss Tweed would
be surrendered without much fuss aud
palayer, but Spain, with very good
sense sees the folly of stirring up
Brother Jonathan's animals, and vol
UNFAIRLY sends him home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Don Carlos has gone to Europe. His
errand is peaceful this time. lie pro-
poses to do as they do in Spain. That
IS, Alfonso is reignirg and he will let
him reign.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

A Milwaukee letter says, 1.-The
weather here is of the most miserable
character" For once Milwaukee was
in complete sympathy with the entire
Northwest, for more miserable wealth
er than prevailed at that time never
was inflicted upon us.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

From Harper's Weekly.
The attitude and conduct of every
public man Of this generation, when
the existence of the government and
human liberty itself were in peril, can
not be an obsolete question. There
are, indeed, present issues which are
commanding and pressing but they
can be dealt with more wisely and fifty
bv honest and experienced men, who
were instinctiyely true and loyal to
the country and its cause throughout
the war. Il is not necessary that a
performer" Of to-day should have been
a "COpperhead" Of yesterday, while
the Comprehend would desire nothing
more earnestly than that political and
patriotic memories should not extend
further than two or three years. The
war. indeed, is happily over, despite
such constant and skiIlful hostility as
that Of Mr.. Tilden, but there are QueS-
tons which the war has left that can
not be treated safely and wisely by l
party and politicians who neither ap-
proved the war nor SympathiZed with
reconstruction. \ Democratic restOra-
ton, with d candidate who was not
even q ''war Democrat, would be a
reaction which, as it is not necessary
to any reform or measure of progress,
we believe a patriotic country VIII
think long before it DEGREES.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Poor Chlcago's real estate is nearly
all for sale, that is, what is not to rent.
But then, things begin to brighten at
the prospect of new store under the
impressive firm name of A. T. Stewart
& Co., and great expectations" are
founded upon the forthcoming new ac-
QUESTION.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22
TIMELY TOPICS.

The people of Vermont are accused
of having scales on their eyes-because
they have elected Fairbanks for Gov
enor. Howe's that for a pun!
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Mr.. Edwards Pierrepont explains
that his application to the medium
Flint in the matter of Dear Lady
Mary" was only with view of testing
the Merits of Spiritulism.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22
Married b. Memory.

Lady Charlotte Lindsay, who died at
a good old age in 1919, used TO give an
amusing account Of her marriage. 1t
took place in the draWing-room Of her
father s house. The clergyman brought
no prayer-book with him, thinking
there would be no trouble in finding
one III the mansion of an English no.
bIeman, a member Of the established
church. But not prayer-book could
be found, and the clergyman was
forced to perform the marriage by
memory. The novelty Of the situation
SO confused him that he forgot tie
words of the service, and came fire.
quently to a dead stop. Then some one
in the company would prompt MIN.
and thus the ceremony was pieced Oui
10y fragmentary "reminiscences. "Some-
how or other" said Lady Charlotte,
81 do not think | was ever rightly
married at all.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

|, for one, am not willing to transfer
the great power of the government
from the hands which have held and
supported it to the hands still rocking
with the blood of its brave defenders.
do not stand here to defend
.verything that the Rep1bli-
can party has done; but when the
Democratic party is held up as the
party Of reform, am reminded OF the
decripit old lion in the fable. who
sought to gain by strategy what h.
could not gain by strength. The splr-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Ink shades will predominlte in
gloves for fall and winter, to match
dark costumes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-09-22

Miscellaneous News items
\ large number of unemployed work
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18
CADETSHIP SALES.
LILLY Takes the Blame and Acquirs Con-
gresham Hays.

LILLY Takes the Blame and Acquirs Con-
gresham Hays.
New YORK, March ia Washington
special says the charge against Mr. Hayes, of
having appointed Cadet Beardsey for money,
now seems not sustained, IL indeed it is not
wholly disproved The testimony as it now
stands certainly clears him.
Lilly, the New York lawyer, who received
the check for $4,000, says he kept it all himself;
that Hayes made the appointment for him as a
kindly act, understanding his action to be legal
and right, and did not know Lilly was paid for
it. Lilly testifes that he secured the appoint
ment of other cadets and pocketed the whole
amount of money paia In one case only did
he divide, aud that was with member of the
39th Congress, to whom he paid 5000. This
member was Democrat from Pennsylvania.
Testimony of BeardsIee, Hays AppOintee.
In the Beardsee cadetship case today before
the subcommittee of the Judiciary committee,
young Beardslee himself was examined. He
testified that IN his way TO Alabama Ito make
constructive residence) he called at the house
of VIM. Lilly, the Washington broker who
obtained the appointment for him, (receiVing
$4,000 therefOr), and was there introduced to
Mr.. Chas. Hays of Alabama, the member who
gave the appointment; that Mr.. Hays express
ed the hope that he (Beardsee) would not fail
to pass the examination, as the two boys whom
he had previously appointed had done, and that
no inquiry was made from him by Hays as to
his age, parentage, education, residence or mo-
tive for his going to Alabama. The original
documents in connection with the appoint.
ment were obtained from the War Department.
The form of the acceptance in which the resi-
denco, &c, is set out was signed by young
Beardslee and his mother, but both were very
positive that they had signed it in blank. The
papers also contained a manuscript letter from
young Beardslee to the Secretary of War writ
ten at the time of the appointment, but the
young man says he simply copied it from
draught written for him by Lilly.
Hays has been present at the last two days
examination, but has not asked witnesses any
questions. 1t is understood he will make
statement before the committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MA1NE
An Important Decisiou.


FARMINGToN, March lin the s, j. Court
now in session at this place verdict was rem.
dered today in favor of the defendants in case of
Asbury Life Insurance Company vs. A. B
Warren ct. ;als. The suit was brought to re-
cover back $4,000 which the company alleged
they had been defrauded of by conspiracy of
defts in effecting insurance on the life of a Sis
ter of Warren, who the company claimed, was
at the time sick with consumption, and who
died in short time after the insurance was
effected. The suit was brought against A. B.
Warren, Luther Curtis and r. Henderson. 1t
will be remembered that Curtis and Warren
are the same parties who we're convicted year
ago of the crime of conspiracy to cheat the
company by false pretences. 1t was regarded
by many as an improper conviction, but mo
ton for new trial was overruled and they were
sentenced last fall to eighteen months and two
years, respectively, to confinement and hard
labor in Auburn Jail. Afterwards petition
for the pardon Of Curtis, signed by almost all
the prominent business men of the county was
deried upon hearing before the Governor and
Council. The present verdict is received with
great favor by the com nunity, as it is virtual
reversal of the decision by which they were
convicted.
The Storm at BridgtOn.
BRlDGToN, March 16.-The heaviest snow
storm of the season. Twelve inches have fall
en- and it is still srowiDg.
81. PatricL's Day.
BDDEFoRp, March list. Patrick's Day
has been generally observed by the Irish citi-
zens The Irish Catholic societies paraded
with band and attended mass at st. Mary's
church, Rev. Father Bradley officiating.
BANGOR, March 1.-THE Irish celebrated st.
Patrick's day by a large parade of all the Cath
Ollie societies in town, and high mass at Saint
Johns church. An entertainment will be Civ
en- by them this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18

Ar at Liverpool 14.h ship st Charles, smaley,
San Francisco. 80
Ar at Gravesend 14th, ship Garnet, Oliver, Shields
for San Francisco, (see Menu -.
Ar at Queenstown 18th inst, brig Anita Gwen, Pet
tengil, Portland, q days. o,-..,,.
At Rio Grande Jan Goth, brig liza, Chandler, for
Boston.
AT Mayaguez Feb 26, brigs Julia Carney, Collins,
wig; Ambrose Light, Schwartz, do; and others. T.,
Ar at Havana 18th, barGue Walter ATmingon, Jr'
Hooper, Cardiff sch Maggie Muvey, Anderson,
New York.
Cid 10th. brig Eva johnson, Yeaton Matanzas.
Sid 10th. sch j L Sanford, Bray, CardeDas.
In port 18th, barque w Gosevelt Tor New York ;
brig F | Henderson, Henderson, for Philadelphia;
sch Arthur Burton, Frohock. for North of HatteIas
and Others.
ar at Matanzas Sd, brig Agenora, Bucknam, from
Havana.
Ar at Matanzas 9th, brig W Messer. Hewett,
Havana.
Sid 18th, brig Dauntless. tor North of Hatteras;
sch Carl ID Lothrop, McAllep, do.
AR at Cardenas 18th, schs Lena Storer, Seavey,
Havana; Susan Ray, Endicott, Sagua Ella NJ
| Storer, Wade. Havana.
Sid 18th, sch Annie Bliss Simmons North of Hat
| teras.
| Ar at Sagua 18th, brig Sweeney, Cole, Havre.
Sid Sth. scbs Chas Sears, Turner. Cardenas.
Ar at Halifax 14th sch Henry Wilson, Jameson,
| Banks, Qost two dories)
Ar at St John, NIB. 18th, sch keystone, Wilder,
irwin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18

etical work set painfully to dance to favorite
German airs, is decidedly heavy. 1t is with
out intention of disparaging the authors tai
ent admirable in its department, of which his
prose works above alluded to are fine examples,
that the reviewer is obliged to deprecate the
form, while respecting the substance of the
present volume.
ORIGINAL PLAYS. By W. S. Gilbert. New York.
Scribner, Armstrong & Co. For sale by Loring.
Short 81 Harmon.
Mr.. Gilbert is perhaps better known in this
country by his "Bab Ballads" though among
his other. works 1.-THE Wicked World'' and
"Pygmali on and Galatea" have won him great
and deserved attention This reprint of some
OF his best plays will secure for him wider
recognition and heartier praise. They have al
been highly successful on the stage, and will
command attentive perusal in the closet: for
there is that in them which commends the
plays to the reader of taste and sensibility.
which does not depend upon costumes and foot.
lights and scenery for hearing The old
myths, as in "Pygmalion and Galatea.n and
The Palace of Truth" are treated with an
airy grace, with a fine wit which pevnr do
Ponds upon broad effects and never descends
to bubbles, with delicate humor which ia
akin to pathos. The subjects receive treat
ment which charms the reader because Fit con-
stanty suggests reading between the lines, a
deeper meaning than shows upon the surface.
In The Wicked World the author goes to
maryland, and from that point of view sharp
" put geod-naturedly satirizes the mortals
whom ne sees toling and fighting and loving
below. "The Princess is anno,nced 40 80
spec,,u' perversIon of Mr.. Ternyson's poem,'
ana .nougn lar from being as entertaining as
its original is certainly very amusing. s.Cbar-
ty'' is well-managed drama, thoush obscnre
as to plot. in prose. The volume would have
been quite as good had "Trial by Juryu boou
omitted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Evacuation Dav i'm Bostou.

BOSTON, March 17.-In honor of the Tooth
anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by the
British troops, the custom house and many
places of business were closed at noon and the
departments at the State House at 1 p. m.
Flags are profusely displayed from shipping in
the harbor,a state and national buildings, and
many private edifces. Large numbers of his.
torical buildings land locations have been
decorated. Salutes were fred at sunrise from
the forts and navy yard and different quarters
of the city. There was large attendance at
the old South church this forenoon Historical
addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Elliott
and Rev. E. e. Hale. Music by Germania
Band and singing of patriotic songs.
The exercises at the Old South were largely
attended. Addresses were made by DR.. Sam'l
Eliot, E. E. Hale, Josiah Quincy, James Free
man Clarke, Charles Francis Adams Rev. DIR.
Means and Judge Hoar. Services In Music
Hall occurred in the afternoon, Mayor Cobb
presiding. Remarks were made by Mayor Cobb
and Rev. G. E. Ellis. In the evening calcium
lights were displayed as follows: -Four on Bun
ker Hill one on the State House dome. one on
Washington Heights, one on Telegraph hill,
Dorchester Heights, two on Boston Neck, and
one at the place where the British troops en-
barked Gov. Rice gave reception.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18

secoLd book of Daniel Deronda, George Eiot's
new novel, is given in this number. In these
chapters the hero of the story appears. and the
mastery sketches of his youthful career are
even more beautiful than the pictures previ-
ously given Of the spoiled child,'' Gwendo-
len.
Julian Hawthorne's Garth is continued. A
story of considerable length, entitled Old Gar
diston, is contributed by Constance Fenimore
Woolson. Three short stories are contributed
by Arthur Hastings, Anna G.. Swazey, and
Mary r Higham.
Benson j. Lossing's opening article on The
Romance of the Hudson, illustrated, is not con-
fined to Revolutionary events, but deals also
with lighter legends and matters OF literary H.
terest.
In view of the Centennial Exposition, soon to
be opened in Philadelphia, Mrs. Rebecca Hard
ing Dayis's entertaining paper on Old Phila
delphia will be read everywhere with interest
This paper, which is profusely illustrated, re-
lates entirely to the social life and customs of
ante Revolutionary Philadelphians. A second
paper will follow, treating of the Revolutionary
period.
Professor Samuel Lockwood's second paper
on The Microscope, amply illustrated, presents
some very curious results of microscopic inves-
tigaticn. The First Century paper this month,
devoted to Progress of the Fine Arts. is contrib.
uted by s. S. Conant. and is illustrated with
sixteen portraits, beginning with that of Paul
Revere, of Revolutionary fame, and ending
with that OF John f. Kensett.
Dr. Samuel Osgood contributes, in his char
acteristic style, an illustrated paper on St.
Johnland, charity conceived years age by the
Rev. DR.. Muhlenburg, and now in successful
operation. A homely article, full of practical
and important suggestions, is contributed by
DR.. Robert Tones, entitled AT, before and
after Meals. William r. Hooper gives, in a
short article, an interesting account of the fa-
nous Tulip Mania, early in the seventeenth
century.
The poetry of the number is contributed by
Rose Terry Cooke, Lord Houghton, Celia Thax-
ter and A. f. The Editors Easy Chair pays a
timely and appropriate tribute to Thomas
Paine, as the author of Common Sense, and
devotes considerable space to Household Art.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18

Garibaldi has written letter Iegretting his
inability to attend Parliament, and ceusuring
the administration in the system of tire Mod
crate party. He confirms bis adhesion to
monarchy renovated by ministry chosen from
the Left, aud has sent the King a list OF names
for future reference.
A Paris dispatch to the News SAWS 500
house were abandoned "Wednesday at Nogent
Sur Marine.
The Senators and Deputies representing
Paris have voluntarily devoted two nonths'
salary to the relief of the sufferers.
The expedition of Malcampo, Governor Gen j..
eral of toe Philippine Island, against the Zooloo
pirates has been successful. 1t is stated that
the Spanlards lost 500 men during the opera
tlous.
Mr.. Cordova, agent of the steam yacht Octa-
via purchased by the Cuban reuolutonists,
which is reported captured off st. Thomas by
Spanish war vessels, says the British govern
ment will take care of that craft as she was
flying the British flag and belonged to Brit
iSh owner
Servia has determined to raise a compulsory
loan for military purposes.
A Paris correspondent of the London News
says present indications cause doubt whether
the Senate is republican,
The report that Greece was willing to enter
into an offensive and defensive alliance with
Servia and Roumania is pronounced untrue in
well informed Belgrade circles.
Several members of the Itaiou chamber of
Deputies have held a meeting and resolved to
attend the forthcoming International confer
ence in favor OF arbitration and to use their in
fiuence to induce the government to propose to
the other states the conclusion of arbitration
treaties ard the mutual reduction of arma.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18
WASHINGTON.
Senator Sueucer,s Case

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Senate Com
mittee on Elections to-day began an investga-
ton OF the charges brought against Senator
Spencer of Alabama, that he secured his cleo
ton by corrupt means. Mr.. Spencer was pres
ent with his counsel, Matt Carpenter, assisted
by Charles Myer, chairman of one of the two
Republican state committees of Alabama.
Gen. John 5. Morgan tappeared in behalf of
the memorialists of the Alabama Lee islature
A number of other citizens of Alabama were
present.
Marsh Coming Back.
Attorney General Pierpont several days ago
sent message to Canada to bring Maish to
Washington. The Attorney General Leard
from his agent to-day and reports that Marsh
will soon be here: Terms of safety have been
offered to him which in all probability will be
acceded to.
Republican Caucus.
At the adjourned meeting of the caucus of
Republican Senators to day there was further
interchange of views respecting the general
policy that should be adopted in regard to large
reductions made or contemplated by the House
of Representatives in the customary annual
appropriations After long discussion it was
unanimously agreed unwise and impoitic. 1t
was agreed that the Senate Committee on
Appropriations should pass upon each item of
reduction in the various bills separately. and
should recommend concurrence only in those
reductions which after separate examination
are found compatible with continuance of
requisite efhclency.
The Tombstone Contracts.
Maurice j. Walsh of New York appeared
before the Committee on Military Affairs to-
day in reference to soldiers tombstone con-
tracts. He claims that although his bid for
first class Carara marble was only some $780,
500, out OF which 100000 was to come back to
the government in the shape of duty on i'm.
ported articles, the contract was given to
Mr.. Bridges of Keokuk, Iowa, for 5000, 900 for
American marble of a very inferior quality,
and without any such advantage to the govern
ment. He charges that Bridges bid was put
10 after the hour fixed for opening of the bids,
and after two of his own (Walsh's) had been
opened. He asserts that Bridges was also
favored to the extent of $4,000 in change of
the requirements in the specifications after the
bids were in,
Various Matters
KIlbourne has written letter from Jail to
Speaker Kerr, reminding him that it is his
duty to certify the facts in his.case to the Dis
tricl Attorney that he may bring the matter
before the grand jury, and demands that the
certificate be given. SO that he may enjoy the
right to a speedy and public trial by an impair
tal jury.
Halleck, the Treasury robber, was sentenced
to-day to four years imprisonment. Otman is
on trial.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-18

Attorney General Pierpont several days ago
sent message to Canada to bring Mash to
Washington. The Attorney General Heard
from his agent to-day and reports that Marsh
will soon be here. Terms of safety have been
offered to him which in all probability will be
acceded To-