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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21
THE USE OF WEALTH.
By JOEL BENTON.

BY toEL BENTON.
Riches, which so many seek,
OF themselves are vain and weak,
Time, our choicest diadem,
We should uot squander all for them:
For they are only worth our strife
When they help to better life.
| asked a good man and great
Who it is that's fortunate kiA
He said: otis he who doth employ
His hours in work and wholesome JOY;
And he is most unfortunate
Who does DO good with his estate.
Better be poor than rise to know
The wealth which has no overflow.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21
western Giants wrestling.

A wrestling match between J..
III. Mclaughlin, who styles him
self the champion wrestler Of the
world, and Jacob III. Martin, the
Michigan giant, for ST. 900 and the
championship Of the world, occur
red at Central Park Garden, New
York, Monday evening. Both men
are from Michigan. The wrestling
was collar and elbow, best two in
three, neither butting or kicking
the limbs allowed, the falls to be
square back falls, two tips and one
shoulder or two shoulders and one
tip to strike the ground. The
match was won by Mclaughlin,
who won the first and third falls.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21
THEKERNEL ANDTHEHUs
A Life Sketch.

A Life Sketch.
Tom Darcy, yet young man,
had grown to be very hard one.
At heart he might have been all
right if his head and his will had
only been right but, these being
wrong the whole machine was 60
ing to the bad very fast, though
there were times when the heart
felt something of its old truthful
yearning. Tom had lost his place
as foreman in the great machine
shop, and what money he now
earned came frem odd jobs OF tin
kering which he was able to do.
here and there, at private houses
for Tom was a genius as well as a
mechanic, and when his hand was
steady enough he could mend a
clock, or clean watch, as we'll as
he could set up and regulate a
steam engine-and this latter he
could do better than any other man
ever employed by the Scott Falls
Manufacturing Company.
One day Tom had job to mend
uD broken moving machine and
reaper, for which he received five
dollars,an on the following morn
ing he started out for his old haunt
the village tavern. He knew
that his wife sadly needed money,
and that his two little children
were in absolute suffering from
want of clothing and on this
morning he held a debate with the
better Iart Of himself but the
better part had become ve.y weak
and shaky, and the demon of APP
petite carried the day,
So away to the tavern Tom went
for two or three hours, he felt the
exhilarating effect of the alcoholic
draughts, and fancied himself hap
py,as he could sing and laugh;but,
as usual ,stupefaction followed and
the man-part died out. He drank
while he could stand, land then lay
down in the corner, where his
companions left him.
1t was late at night-almost
. mid-night-when the landlords
wife came into the bar-room to
see what kept her husband up
and she quickly saw.
"Peter," she said not in pl cas-
ant mood, "why don't you send
that miserable Tom Darcy home !?
He's been hanging around here
long enough"
Toms stupefaction was not
sound sleep. The dead coma had
left his brain, and the calling of
his name strung his senses to keen
attention. He had an insane love
Of rum, but he did not love the
landlord. In other years Peter
Tindar and himself had loved and
wooed the same sweet maiden
Ellen Goss, and he had won her,
leaving Peter to take up with the
vinegary spinster who had brought
him the tavern, and he knew that
lately the tapster had gloated over
the misery of the woman who mad
once discarded him.
"Why don't you send him
hcme?" demanded Mrs. Tindar,
with an impatient stamp OF the
foot.
"Hush, Betsy! He's got more
money. LCo hIul OCs anu iiC IL NC
sure to spend it before he goes
home. IN have the kernel of the
nut, and his wife may have the
husk!"
With sniff and a snap Betsy
Tindar turned away, and shortly
afterwards Tom Darcy lifted him
self upon his elbow.
''Ah, Tom, are you awake?'
"Yes.'
"Tnen rouse up and have glass
warm"
Tom got up and steadied him.
self.
mo, Peter-I won't drink any
more tonight
"Twont hurt you Tom-just a
a glass
II know il WON'T" said Tom,
buttoning up his coat by the soli-
tary button left "I-KNow-IT-
WON'T"
And with this he went out into
the chill air of midnight. When
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21

The dog Bob, Of st. Louis, a
wonderful fighter, won 81 900 for
his owner by killing another dog,
in terrific contest, but soon died
of poison that had been rubbed on
his opponents skin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21

Two of the Minnesota bank rob-
bers are being dissected in Michi-
gan University by the medical
class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
EAGLE OR BUZZiRDi

We cannot say that the American Eagle
.oars, just at this time, quite as much as it
did. The proud bird of freedom, in point Of
fact, goes around with head down and droop-
ing tail, whenever the condition of the public
service il mentioned. The eagle being a
rather old-fashoned Bird has no exclusive
interest in any party. and does not perceive
the proprcty of disgracing and robblng the
country in order to keep party in power.
The proud bird has no peculative proclivities,
and con sidcrs It quite as mean to rob the ma
ton ~ to rob a hen-roost, and when 1t sees
pilfcring reduced to a science, and encouraged
and excused for the sake Of party, the eagle
feels ashamed Of its country.
In these centennial years, it must be con-
fcsscd. the spectacle presented ia not one
calculated to make every American heart throb
with pride. We are known abroad 10y "A set
of ministers and consuls of whom the most
conspicuous and important IN the eminent
writer on the game of Poker, whose relations
with the Emma Mine and the Machado claim
make it natural for foreigners to ask whether
the emblem Of the nation he represents should
propcIly be an eagle or buzzard. We have
a navy, but to the candid observer it seems
to be an institution comparatively useless, ex-
cept to contractors who want to rob the
treasury, and high officials who want to take
ladies on an excursion at public expense. We
have an army, Of which Gen. Babcock
and Col. Fred. Grant are rather con-
spicuous officers. We have a Treasury
Department, the chief clerk Of which has just
been convicted, with several other prominent
| officials of conspiracy to rob the treasury.
We have an Interior Department from which
Deano has just retired, and swindled and
| long suffering Indians are looking to see
| whether his successor means to follow his eI-
ample. We have q Postal Department whose
chief is justly honored because he has been
exposing and stopping the Iascalities pre-
vioasly perpetrated therein. Finally, we have
Congress, and the OdOr of Credit Mobilicr,
! Salary grab, Pacific Mail, and other jobs too
numerous to mention, so pervades the legisla-
| tive halls that we look instinctively for the
buzzard to perch over the Speakers desk.
The one bright and encouraging fact in ouI
situation is that certain officials are making
great efforts to clear out these Augean stables
! Our most popular officials are Messrs. BristOw
and Jewell, because they have made war upon
corruption. But what a lamentable condition
this fact betraysl Honesty, fearless warfare
against corruption Of all kinds, ought to be
the rule, but here so rare have these virtues
been in public servants, that those who pos
ssss them Immediately become justly dis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
NEW WORK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY JANUARY o. 1876

tinguished. We look With hope 10 new
House, whyf Because we think may
help to suppress long continued abuses
In the States, we gladly cheer on
Governor like Mr.. Tilden, because
he assails thieves and cares more for the
public good than for party success. But now
different these from tho times when every
State Executive held it his first duty to pro-
tect the public INTEREST," 1t is the silver lining
of the cloud that the people have begun TO
sustain with much heartiness, and with I'M
wonted disregard of party ties, the pubic
servants who honestly serve the public. IL
shows that behind all the murky clouds of
craftsmanship and corruption there is still some
strong regard for the public welfare and honor
some genuine patriotism. But is it not
an ugly fact that in these centennial
years. the most hopeful fact in the situation
is that some part of the people realize that
the nation has been dishonored too long, that
all branches of the public service are tainted
with corruption, and that there is urgent need
of national house cleaning
The eagle, we imagine, cannot be very proud
at present We have much to do, as people,
before we can look with satisfaction upon our
experiment in sclf-gOyernmeDt. Most OF all,
we have to clear away that vile spirit OF la
tisanship which has made corruption 20 easy
and 50 common.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
Jnoer TO ADVERTISEMENTS

AMusENr~Ts- 80 "aoe-4th. 5tb and 9th columns
BANKING HOUSES AND BANkERs-7M idge-3O Column
fOAkr ANp Roou~-3d PGQe-jd anC Avn cOIumhs'
BUSINESS CHANCLs-3d Idgc-3d column
itsINt~- NDIiCE--fh Jdqe-lst column
COPAKTNEhsIIIP NOTICES-3d Pd0e-3d cOlunln'
COKPOKArION NOIICEs-Gtt IdGe-3d cOluIJh
BRNrIsIHY- 6h Id0c-3d column.
bIVIDLND NOIiCE>-1H TdQe-3d ana 4th cVluhno'
DRY GOODS-1M Ydge-5tb column.
IISAhCIA-7h Id0e-2d and 81 COLUMNS
IIHNITIKI-GM Fdge-3d column
HELP WANTfD-3d Idgc-6ih column ,., -,
HOUSES AND FARMS NANTED-1h fdge-4tn co'uinn.
IcE CEEAH-1h FdOe-5th column:
isstrI rrIns- 6H T'qge-1st and "a columns
LECTURES AND MHETINGs-30 Pdge-Gth column
LEGAL NOIiCES-Gh PdVc-3d column
MARBLE AND SLATE MANrELs-3d Fd0e-3i column
MARRIAGES AND DfAIHs-Jh P00e-Oi h column ,
NIScEILANRoU~-6h Pdge-5d column Sh Page-0th
and 6h columns -,
MUSICAL INsTRCMENTs-3d PGg'-Gth column
NEW PUBLiCA TiONs--6h PdQc-lst column.
REAL ESTATE For SALE-CiIY-1h Pd0G-lth column
BROOKLYN- IN Itige-ith column; COUNTkf-|h foge
-4th column.
eAIKs IN AUCTloN-3d PaGe-31 column
bAYINGs BANkS-7h PdQc-3d column. 80, 49,,
sITUATIONs WAIVED MALES-3d Pdqe-lth ana 0tn col
umDs FENALES-3d P0Ge-5th, and 9th couinLs'
bPICIAi NOIICEs-5M PdGe-Gih column o.,
STEAMBOATS, AND kAILgOADs-7h fdge-0th ana oth
columns.
slEAaEEs OceiS-6 M Pdoe-2d and Sd columns.
iEACHFRS-GM Pd16-2d column ~
To LET-tITY PROPEKTY-7H Pdge-0th cOluihn OOON'
TRY-7M PO0c-Jth column.
WINTER REsOEIs-}d Pdge-4th column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
PUBLIC OPINION.

Blaine may plant and Blistow may ws,rp
but william Tecuuseh sherman IL going Ia Sak oh "ii9
the Cine at nomination. and hv Viii he elected JHss .s
easy Lowell Counter Rsp)
There are many objections to Mr.. Conkling
aside from his sub,cryency 10 The present Admlnsft
ton one OF which is that lis nomination would weaken
rather than strengthen his party Ia this years contest
philadelphia Inquirer tRep.l
1t is understood TO be the purpose OF tne
managers OF the Democratic party In Ohio 10 place MI
Pendeton In the next National Democratic ConvenuVa
In the capacity OF Senatorial delegate He IL u De ne
great leader Of the jamboroe.l Cincinnati Commerc'A
Qnd) .
A party without settled, positive policy
which reurt.ents the honest sentiments Of It's meinDeI
is ike ship at sea without compass or rndder An1
such is the condition OF the ragged end that survives
tie once proud Democratic party. That II bunuels
less wonderful than that 1t eIists-lMnneapol' i"'
une (Rep)
1t would indeed be very gratifying to nav ":
tho candidate for the Chief Magisracy ts.en from 70 Ss
state OF NewYork: but II It does not seem wise 70 ~
40 or II majority OF the National Conversion prefer
90 elsewhere for the candidate, New.forK VIII vs
tent and gvo good socount Of herself ~ the eeoso
ALBANY EXpreH (RepD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

| was more or less connected with il, and yet
so peculiar is the part which corrupt journal
lists are called upon to play in such transac-
tons, that they are hardly ever brought
within range of the law by indictment. This
is one of the very few cases in which Jour
nalst has been indicted for felony, on the
ground Of participation i'll frauds against tie
Government and it is in high degree important
for journalists and journalism generally that
if there has been no guilt there shall be com
plete generation, but If there has been guilt
there shall be punishment commensurate with
the responsibility to which the accused has
been unfathful. He was not public officer.
He had taken no official oath. Bat the rela-
tons of an editor with the public are not the
less responsible and sacred, though he takes no
oath and gives no bonds the very condition
of the existence of public journal is that
people trust it as faithful to public interests.
If man 80 trusted conspires to rob the public
treasury, his crime is at least as great as that
of any sworn official.
Mr.. Mckee, all honorable journalists VIII
hope may be able to show that he was IN no
way concerned in fraudulent or corrupt pro-
ceedings, but his defense tius far does not IN
dictate any confidence of ability to do so.
Public opinion will not deal lightly with II
man, intrusted with such responsibilities, II he
escapes the penitentary only by legal technl-
calties. 1t is high time for journalists to
realize fact which many Of them seem to
forget-that their responsibility to tho public
is a solemn and sacred thing. 1t is a mis-
take to fancy that jomnali'm is nothing
more than private speculation, IN when
he who ventures risks only his own
means and reputation. 1t is sacred trust
1t can exist only upon condition that public
confidence in Its integrity is not impaired. 1t
involves trust ia the honor of the Journalist
by thousands of fcllow-citizens, and faith Ill
his fidelity to public interest. 1t is trust
the more delicate because in not one case III
thousand where it is abused can the wrong
done be redrcssed or punished. William Me-
Kec, the individual, is of little Importance
But the proprietor Of an important journal.
accused of conspiracy to corrupt officials ana
rob the treasury, cannot get clear IN pubic
opinion on any technicaliicS, and should either
be condemned as guilty of an Infamous crime
or wholly vindicated as innocent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
PERSONAL.

Baron Rothschild was among the passenger
sailing for Europe yesterday.
1t is reported that Col. Forney's editorial
brethren in Philadelphia propose giving him dinner on
his return from Europe next month
The Hon. John V. l.. PIuyn Of Albany Is
said TO own one Of the finest collections of Oriental
Gov. Tilden has invited the members OF tho
Homeopathic Medical society OF the State. which
in Albany next week. TO reception at his residence
Wednesday evening
The statue of Samuel Adams which Massa-
chusetts has ordered for the National Gallery
panon statue OF Winthrop Is nearly flushed. aud VIII
reach Boston In April
Miss Kate Field gives this as Byron's last
mot: Said somebody to the witty iramatis bliss -u
itching to return to the stage" Then she must ACT
with scratch company" replied Byron
Gov. Rice, ex-GOv. CASTOR, Mayor Cobb, Mr..
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Rev. James Freeman Clarke
the Rev. L. T. Hale. the Hon. George s. billiard, Mr. W.
d. Ioyells and the Hon. Charles hale present at
the Globe 1hcatcr ia Boston Monday e'enlng at tho
invitation OF Manager Cheney, TO witness the fret pro
scntatOn OF the drama, " Broken Hearts
Prof. Swing preached sermon to young men
I'm Chicago last sunday morning. and gave his theory OF
life thus Throw down the god money from its pees
tall tampe that senseess idol under foot set up all tho
higher ideals neat home. Of ones planting.
few books iu vi the inspiration of genius, lew friends
worthy OF being loved and able 10 love IN return, hum
dred pleasures that bring pestence, devotion To tho
right that Will never swerye, simple religion empty of
all bigO,Ty, ull OF faith and love, and 10 such plos0
pny earth will give up What JOY II KNOWS"
President Jeiferson's silver watch il now in
the possession Of Mr. d. W. n. Randolph OF Charlotte
ve Va. TIE Chronicle OF that city relates tins incident
in connection with it: Levi Lincoln, Mr. JehersOns
AttoI General wore the dispersion OF the judges
at the close OF the Adams Administration before Jor
son was sworn into office Mr. Lincoln appeared IN tho
courtroom midnight and stated that lac Was ordered
Ia take pos. sslon OF the office and papers 'Why, Mr.
Jefferson mas yet qualified. exclaimed the astOnsDed
CLleiJustite. Mr. Jefferson considers himself IN tho
light executor bound to take charge VI the papers
vi the Government until he is duly qualified, WAC the
reply But II is yet twelve Ococh said ia &c Mar
shall taking out his watch. DIR. Lincoln pulled cut MS,
aud showing IL to HIN. said. TINS Id TIC PreaiIonts
watch, and rules the LOur'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
Nesp'2)ork Daily Gribn11r,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 81. 1876.
THE MEMS THIS MORNING.

FoRrIGN.-Tle AlfOnsists carried several import
ant positions between Hermann and Lasarte. --
II was estimated the party of the Left would
have 1876 members in the French Senate, exclusive
of Radicals. =-= Two large firms and bank failed
In Riga Russia.
DoMEsTIC.-In Congress yesterday a discussion
OH the ghs of settlers lands granted to railroads
occupied the Senate. In the House. forclble oppoSi-
ton to cutting down salaries al Vest Point was
offered by Mr.. Hale, Mr.. lurlburt and Mr.. Chitten-
den, the bill being favored by Mr. Hamilton 60
John NJ Barclay, journal Clerk of the House for 20
years resigned because Of the removal of his assist
ant. =- In the State Senate, the Gray Nuns Re
pealing act was ordered TO third resding Senator
Norrissey made speech IN favor Of 1t. - Capt.
NcNaly of Texas says that Mcxcans along
the Rio Grande fairly support themselves
by cattle raidng, and that cOunteT-lncur-
sions by our cavalry is the only cure
of the evil. 49, fire in Hollis Hall at Harvard
College caused loss of $4,000. - The Coal
Exchange at Philadelphia proposes a stoppage of
coal mining from Feb. 7 to March IL. - Col.
Spencer of the 18th n. Y Regiment chosen Presi-
dent of the State Military Association the Associa-
ton asks for $50 900 for the troops going to Phla
drlphia this year. 60 State officers were elected
by the Maine and New-Jersey Legislatures. = E.
D. Winslow is said to have negotiated bogus stock
of The Boston Post Company.
CITY AND SUBURBAS.-Testimony given by
Theodore T. Johnson concerning the relations Of a.
y. Stockwell, Trenor w. Park, and the Pacific Mail
Company. - The routes OF rapid transit were
discussed before the new Rapid Transit Commission.
e. Receiver SOuthworth's report gave details OF
the alleged corruption in the Blocker Street
Railroad Company. 60 Dr. Welsse i'll lee
ture suggested phonetic changes in English
g. Commissioner Fowler's counsel demurred
In the Hampstead Reservoir and ThIrd-ave
sewer suits --= The Board of AppOrtionment
appropriated $35 200 to six charitable societies to
relieve the poor. - The Long Island Moldng
and Planning Mil in Brooklyn twas burned with a
loss of SOC, 900 == Gold, 1928 1928, 1928
Gold value of the legal-tcnder dollar at the close
IS Go cents.
THE WRATmrR.-Ihc Government report predicts
cloudy and rainy weather. - In this city yes
terday the day was bright and cool; thermometer
24o, 30, 29o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27
TIE MAJESTY or TIE PEOPLE.

There is not IA country in the world in which
there is so much talk about 1.-THE people" as in
ours; and yet when Mr.. Banks said the other
day III the course of his speech, " salute the
"august majesty Of the people" there was
something in the time, place, and occasion
which gave the words remarkable freshness
and force. They were listened to, we trust,
with feeling Of rebuke BY scores of men who
all their lives have hailed nothing more august
than the majesty OF party; by men who when
they say people always mean party" and
who regard their own party" as alone en-
titled to service and salutation. They consider
that political organization worthy Of their
praises which kindly sends them to Congress,
and 30 puts them In the way Of rising in the
world. those who do not vote for them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

the value of property here and made Their
calculations accordingly. The separate in
stances they adduce of costly improvements In
this city are no proof of the great general
rise in the value OF property on which ths'r
figures are predicatcd. The most agreeable
feature in their report is the recommendation
that the tax on mortgages be repealed, 80 far
as this city is concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

voting for Hr. Spencer be gracefully retired fsoea
legislative service and went back to the receipt a
customs, receiving pay for tn, whole period Of
the Suspension"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

These are hard times for orr 800 900 friend,
Mr. Trenor w. Park. He is still looking ont
for the value of the damage The TRIBUNE has
done to his ten-cent character on an old case.
Meantime We commend to the public some
fresh estimates of his capacity, which
may be gathered from orr news col
umns to-day. On the Isthmus the same
skill which made him illustriOus as the pro-
iector of tho Emma Mine Company, Is
bringing him glory as q railroad manager
and Offering to the holders of Pana-
ma stock promises of almost as brilliant
future as that to which the Emma share
holders have attained In this CITY he figures
in the evidence in the Pacific Mail suits IN
the double capacity of director of the plum
dcrcd Company and counsel of the plum
dering President To put the case in few
words, this is substantially to say that while
elected to protect the interest of Pacific Mail
stockholders, Mr. Park was laboring in the
interest of Pacific Mail President, who had
BETRAYED his trust, to secure his safe re-
tirement with the bulk of his plum
der. Doubtless Mr.. Park would like
another 100000 for the publication of these
facts But As those concerning the Panama
Railroad come from the principal newspaper
of Central America, and those concerning
his Pacific Mail performances appear III sworn
evidence, the path toward a second 100000
would seem to be almost as thorny
as the one he is treading toward the first.
Still we exhort Mr.. Park to have courage.
We take an interest in him, and mean still to
give him an occasional stmulant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

Mr.. Morrissey will rather surprise some OF
his constituents 10y joining the majority III
favor of repeating the Gray Nuns act But
his friends cannot complain, since he says that
he made Il special trip to this city to consult
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

A voyage across the Atlantic in midwlnter
gives John Paul the opportunity for much
faeetious description. The inevitable discom-
forts failed to overcome his genial temper,
and they were shortened by one OF the quick
est passages on record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-27

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