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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-12-07
HOUSE..
OPENING THE SESSION.

u
respect to the memory of the late Speaker
Kerr. There being therefore, no presiding
officer the House was called to order al
noon oy Clerk Adams, who thereupon call
ed the roll of members.
A LITTLE sEr-ro
The call showed 2i9 members present.
the whole number on the roll being 2Ss.
As soon as the call was finished, Mr.. Hol-
man rose to offer resolution for the cleo
ton OF a speaker, but Mr. Banks interfered,
raising question of superior privilege, re-
garding the right OF the member elect from
Colorado to have his name placed on the
roll, 30 that he might participate in the
election Of a speaker, and sent up the Gre
dentials Of the Colorado member. A dis
cussion ensued on the question of prece-
dence, Mr.. Holman and other Democrats
that the organization of the
House was necessarily the fret business in
order, while Mr. Banks and other Republi-
cans commended tina, all members had
right to participate In the election. Mr..
Frye claimed the same right for the MEM
Der elected in the place of Mr. Blaine. The
clerk decided that the resolution offered by
Mr.. Holman took precedence. From that
decision an appeal was taken BY Mr. Banks,
which appeal Mr.. Cox moved to lay on the
liable.
The motion was agreed to; yeas 165, nays
81
Mr.. HOLMANS resolution then came
up for adoption, and was carried without
opposition.
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ELECHt y LAVE

The attention Of Congress cannot be FOO
earnestly called to the necessity Of throw
ing some greater safeguard around the
method of choosing, and declaring the cleo
ton of, . President. Under the present sys-
tenn there seems to be NO provided remedy
for contesting the election in any one of the
States. The remedy is partially in the en-
iightenment of the electors. the compul.
cory support of the free schools. and the
disfranchisement Of all Who cannot read
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-12-07

The appropriations for River and Har-
Dor improvements for the current year were
900. With my approval the Secre-
tary directed that of this amount 500, 900
should be expected and no new works
should begun and none prosecuted, which
we're not of national importance .ubee-
auently this amount was increased to 81
81, 900 and works are nov
on this basis. The
of the south Pass of the
river under J. B. E.ds and his
associates is progressing favorably and at
present time there Is channel Of 20 and
BIO feet in depth between the jetties at the
mouth of the Pass, and ISL feet at the head
If the Pas. Neither chanrel, however,
has the width required before payment
hall be made BY the United States. A
committee Of engineers and officers is now
these works and their reports
viii be presented a. soon a. received.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-12-07
FOREIGN AFFAIRS,

The relations OF the United States with
foreign powers continue on friendly foot
ing. Questions have arisen from time to
time in the foreign relations of the Govern
ment, but the United States have been hap
PLY free, during the pact year, from the
complications and elbarrassments which
have surrounded some Of the foreign pow
es. The diplomatic correspondence SUBJ
mitted herewith contains information "a to
certain of the matters which have occupied
the Government. The cordiality which at
tends our relations with the powers of the
earth has been plainly shown by the gener-
al participation of foreign nations in the ex-
hibition which has jast ceased, and BY the
exertions made BY distant powers to show
their interest in, and friendly feeling TO-
ward the United Ststes in commemoration
Of the Centennial of the nation. The Cow
eminent and people Of the United States
have not only appreciated this exhlbi ion of
kindly feeling, but it may be Justly
and fairly expected that no email benefits
will result, both to ourselves and other na-
tions, from better acquaintance and bet
ter appreciation OF our mutual advantages,
and mutual benefits. Congress, at its last |
session, saw fit to reduce the amount usu-
ally appropriated for Foreign intercourse.
by with holding appropriations for repre-
sertauves of the United States in certsin |
consular Offices, and by reducing the
amounts usually appropriated for certain
other diplomatic posts, and thus necessitat-
ing changes in the grade of representatives.
For these reasons. Immediately upon the
passage oil the bill making appropriations
for diplomatic and consular serv;ca for ,he
present force, instructions were ixned IN
the representatives. of the United state. At
Bolivar, Ecuador and Columbia.1 and n
the consular officers for whom no .pura.
priations had been made, to close their
respective legations and consulates, and
cease from the performance of their duties.
and in like manner steps were.immediately
taken to substitute charge d'affairs for
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aggregate to Sl5,O49, Sil. BY the terms OF
| the convention the amount of these
awards is to be deducted from
the amount awarded in favor
of our citizens against Mexico and
the balance only TO be paid by Mexico to
the United States, leaving the United
States to make provisions for their pro.
position of the awards in favor of its own
citizen. / invite your attention to leeisla-
ton which will be necessary to provide for
their payment. In this connection l am
prepared to be able to express the acknowl.
edgment due Lord Thornton, the Umpire of
the commission. who has given to the
consideration of the large number of
claims submitted to him much unwesried
patience, and that fairness and intelli-
gence which are we'll known to belong TO
the accomplished representatives. of Great
Britain, and which are likewise recognized
by the representative in this country Of the
Republic of Mexico.
Monthly payments of . very small part
of the amount due BY the Government of
Venezuela to citizens of the United States
on account OF claims of the latter against
that Government, continue to be made. With
reasonable punctuality. That Government
has proposed to change the system which it
has hitherto pursued in this respect BY is
suing bonds for part OF the amount of
the several claims the proposition, however,
could not it is supposed properly be accepted,
AT least without the consent of the holders
Of certificates Of the Indebtedness OF Vene-
.eula. These are 20 much depressed that
il would be difficult if not impossible to ~
certain their dispositions on the subject.
In another message have called the
Of Congress to the necessity of
legislation with regard to fraudulent natu- |
md to the subject of expatria-
ton and election Of nationality. The mum.
bers of persons Of foreign birth, seekinr
= home in the United States, Tie ease
and facility With which The emf
grant, after the lapse Of . reasonable
Time becomes peseaed Of all the PRIVILEGES
Of citizenship Of the United States, and he
frequent occasions which induce such
adopted citizens to return 70 the country of
their birth, render the subject Of naturali- |
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1
1t has been suggested by scientist, inter.
| ested in and connected with the Smithson.
ian Institute, in a communication. that the
Government exhibit be removed to the
capitol, and a suitable building be erected
or punched for its accommodation, as . per
manent exhibition. earnestly endor.ed
this recommendation and believing that
Congress would second this view, l directed
that all the Government exhibit at the Cen.
tennial Exhibition should remain where
they are, except such as might be injured by
remaining in building not intended a. .
protection in Indictment weather, or such a.
may be wanted by the department furnish
ing them, until the question of a perma-
nent exhibition Is acted on, Althoueh the
monies appropriated BY Congress to enable
the participation of the several
executive departments in the
International Exhibition Of 1876, were not
sufficient to carry out the undertaking to
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-12-07

Congress-, by act approved the Sd OF
March, 1875, authorized the inhabitants Of
the Territory of Colorado to fo.m State
Government, with the name OF State OF Col
orado, and therein provided for the adnis-
sion OF said State when formed, into the
Union upon an equal footing with the
original States. \ custom having been ad-
opted and ratified by the people Of the
State and the acting Governor having Ger
titled to me the fact, as provided By said
act, together with copy Of such constitu-
ton and ordinances az were provided for in
the said act, and the provisions Of said act
OF Congress having been duly complied
with, l Issued my proclamation on the
1st of August, 1876, copy Of which is
hereto annexed.
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Oar taxes have been reduced within the
last seven years nearly three hundred mil
lions of dollars, and the natural debt has
been reduced within the same time over
four hundred and thirty-five Mullins of dol
lars; by refundiug the six per cent. bonded
debt for bonds bearing ) and per cent.
interest, respectively, the annual interest
has been reduced from over one houndred
and thirty millions of dollars in 1869, to
but little over one hundred millions Of dol
lars In 1875
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With the present Congress my official life
terminate. 1t is not probable that public
affairs will ever again receive attention
froT ne, further than as a citizen of the
r ,iic, always taking a deep interest in
the honor, integrity and prosperity of the
whole land.
[Signed, L. S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. j, 1876.
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has been changed from over one hundred
and thirty millions against the United
States in 1869, to more than one hundred
and twenty millions OF dollars in our favor
in 1876, and it is confidently believed that
the balance of trade in favor Of the United
States will continue TO increase, and not
diminish, and that the pledge OF Congress
to resume
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-12-20
Another Middle.

Suppose that the election be thrown
into the house of Representatives
Under the Twelfth Amendment of III,
Constitution the House would choose
the President, the Senate the Vice-Pres
ident.
The choice would be confined to the
parties named by the Electoral Col
lege. The House, which has an anti
Republican majority sufficiently large
for the purpose, would, Of course, elect
Tilden.
The majority of the Senate is Re.
publican, and would prefer to elect
Wheeler, but would it not be compelled
to chose Hendricks?
Tilden and Wheeler are residents OF
New York.
The Twelfth Amendment provides
that "the Electors shall meet in their
respective States and vote by ballot
for President and Vice-President, one
of whom, at least, shall not be an in
habitant of the same State with them
selves"
Would not Congress therefore, e
compelled TO choose President and a
Vice-President from different States?
The Senate could not make its choice
first, and thus forestall the action of
the House, for the Constitution pro-
vides that the election failing by the
usual means The House of Represen-
tatives shall choose immediately, by bal
lot, the President"
The Senate would be restricted in
the choice of Vice-Presidentt to Wheeler
and Hendricks, for "if no person have
a majority, then from the two highest
numbers on the list the Senate shall
choose the Yice-President."
Suppose the House chooses Tilden
President, the Senate Wheeler Vice
President how are We to get over the
difficulty about both these gentlemen
being inhabitants of the same States
The Senate would have to give way.
1t would still be Tilden and Hen
bricks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-12-20

Is nothing even TO create much sensa.
ton except the presidential election.
The people are much interested in this
affair. Daily Couriers are in demand;
and powder too in our neighboring
town LivermOre, where they make
some loud Civilizations over the favora.
bic intelligence almost daily received.
1t is the concurrent opinion here among
all parties, that Tilden is Iair!y elected,
and should be allowed his seat without
further ado.
Thanksgiving day was duly observed
here. 1t was ON this occasion that DR..
w. i. Bennett favored the Union
church with one of his most able and
eilectual sermons. Text: | Chron.
MIN, 13. Now therefore, our
God, we thank thee, and praise thy
glorious name" Brief synopsis: We
are under more obligation to give
thanks than those who uttered the
language of the text. 1t is the duty
of all. Our special obligations, 1st:
That we live in such an enlightened
age. ID That we live in lasl of
Bibles. Sd That We enjoy religious
liberty; blessing that no other nation
under the sun docs enjoy. Finally,
there is prepared for all men n better
home Eulogy is unnecessary as tie
Dr.'s ability in pulpit oratory is too
well known for the feeble pen of the
writer TO add a mite to his merited
praise. Suffice to say, that there was
much instruction and consolation in
his words. MEMO.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-12-20
From Mclean County.

ISLAND STATION, KY, Dec. 9 1876
Editor Herald.
Everything moves along quietly il
this section. The HERALD is as wei
come a guest nOl0 as when it first made
its appearance. In the way of con.
graduation the writer would exclaim
Long may the IIERALDs banner wave
Where truth and Justice Jointly reign,
Andfreedom cause a guardian have
The boons OF freedom to maintain.
Truly the HERALD, is boon to one
away from home, ever anxious to hear
f'om those with whom happy youth
was spent; or who has freedoms cause
at heart. Its in consideration of these
ss.-ts that your correspondent here.
la mtg in the way of items.
ute to its (the HERALD) sup.
#, these arc scarce, for there
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-12-20
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE
.OHIO CIRCUIT COURT, KY.

LOlIlO CIRCUIT COURT, KY.
Morton Hatcher's Admir-, PltG
Against Eouity
Morton Hatcher,s Heirs Defts.
BY virtue of Judgment and order of
sale of the Ohio Circuit Court, rendered
at the November Term thereof, 1876, in
the above cause. shall proceed to offer
for sale at the Court House Door, in
Hartford to the highest bidder. at Public
Auction, on Mon lay the LIST DAY of jam
airy 1871, at one o'clock, p NJ, or there
about (belng County Court Day.. upon a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months.
The following described property:
Morton Uatcber's homestead occupied
hy his widow, lying between CeraIvo and
Center'own, adjoining the farms of Ell.
Rowe, G. W. Hooker and James Hatcher
containing lO2l acres. Also said Morton
llatcher5 farm on Green River near
Hogs Falls, known as the Peddicord
inrm. containing 1873 acres
Both farms are well improved. and in
every respect, first class
L. Il MURRELL, MOO &C
MclIenry d Hill, At'ys. 5O-2t
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Letter From Beaver Dam.
BEAVER DAM, Dec. Is. u

BEAVER DAM, Dec. IS, &c.
Editor Herald:
To tell you news would, you arr
well aware, be something more than
ever did.
Sometimes l am inclined to cease
altogether, my correspondence to your
columns.
The reason Is this: If you com
municate anything of a personal char.
acter that transpires in the commuui
ty, some one will be certain to take
exception to the same, and, insinuat.
ingly remark: "He thinks he is
mighty smart; why don't he leave out
those things ?"
Another one SAYS: elf he does not
make public the facts that occur,
where is the necessity of communica-
tion?"
Some Of these times Bro. Barrett,
when in your leisure moments, will
you explain to all the subscribers why
it is that your friends confer a favor
by giving you the news in general.
We poor, illiterate youths feel our
deficiency in the reportorial capacity,
and only request that our superiors
will more exert themselves in aiming
to build up a paper worthy of the
county in which we reside.
The last issue of the HERALD re-
ceived praise for its supplement con.
tanning the Presidents message.
When your space admits, give us
another one from Bill Arp-it was
read by, aid, to many that are not
subscribers.
For the betterment of our county, l
would say All of you subscribe for
the HERALD-yOu will be wiser, will
sell that, that you offer for sale at
greater price; you will buy cheaper
goOds-for you will be posted from
whom to buy-others will see that you
are industrious and prosperity will be
yours.
A gentleman told me the other day
that he would not be without the
HERALD for ten dollars year. He
said his children learned from it, they
remained around the family circle at
night and Lived to peruse its columns.
Messrs. Taylor & Gray, and also r.
j. Daniel shipped large lot of cattle
and hogs last week.
The Taylor Coal Mines received Or
ders the other day for thousands OF
bushels of coal to be shipped over the
Louisville and Nashville road, which
they will furnish as speedily as cars
can be procured.
Those, as well as the two other
mines below, have at this time the
most gentlemanly class of fellows ever
at them; they are foreigners princi-
pally and were brought up to the gen.
tlemans standard.
Oyster suppers are in vogue already,
one at Mrs. Sam TayIor's and Mrs.
Thomas Stevens last week-they we're
excellent, and we like them if Uncle
Jack Barclay says he don't.
The young people are speaking of a
Christmas tree-get it up friends, the
for it only happens once
year, and why not give your little ones
a treat that will enliven their hearts.
Hurrah, for " ade HamptOnl
How are you Bros Grant, Hayes,
Chandler, Wells & Cor
HENRI
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BLOODY SHIRr.-The St. Louis
Republican says: There is no hook "a
hang bloody shirt on in Missouri,
Arkansas, Texas, Virginia. Kentucky
Tennessee, Mary land, and North Caro-
lima. Al these States have become
Tranquil since they passed under
Democratic rule. But South Carroll
ma and Louisiana are theatres OF
trouble and subjects of complaint
and South Carolina and Louisiana,
strange to say, have been ruled by the
very party that makes the complaint. "
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MASON & ham IN
CABINET ORGANS
Have been unanimously assigned the
FIRST RANK
in SEVERAL REQUIS ! TIES"
VI SUCH IIIsIIUIltIIS, at the
U. S. CENTENNIAL, 1876,

and are the only organs assigned this rank,
Their superiority is thus declared, not in con
or two respects Only, but in all the important
qualities of an organ, A medal and diploma
have also been awarded them, but medals of
equal value were awarded all articles deemed
worthy of recognition, so.that many makers
can advertise first medals" or "bighes;
awards,
Comparative rank in excellency, has been
determined by the Judges Reports alone, in
which the MASON 4 HAMLIN ORGANS are
unanimously assigned THE First Rank in
the several requisites" of such instruments and
are the only ones assigned this rank See
Judges reports. This result was not unex-
pee ted, for these organs have uniformly taken
highest awards in such competition, there be-
ing less than six exceptions in hundreds Of
comparisons. They were awarded first medals
and highest honors at Paris 1866, Vienna 1873
Santiago 1875, Philadelphia 1876; having
thus been awarded highest donors at Every
Worlds Exhibition at which they have com
peted, and being the only American organs
which ever obtained any award in Europe
New stlyes, with improvements exhibited at
the Centennial elegant new cases in great
variety, Prices very lowest consistent with
best material and workman ship. Organs sold
Tor cash or installments, or rented until rent
pays. Every organ warranted to give entire
satisfaction to every reasonable purchaser or
the money returned. illustrated Catalogues
sent free MASON h HAMLIN ORGAN co,
-I54 fremont Street, Boston; 25 Union
Square, New York so and SO Adams street
Chicago.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.
OHIO CIRCUIT COURT KY.

OHIO CIRCUIT COURT KY.
James II. Taylor's Admir-, Pltff. !
Against Equity
James ii. Taylor's heirs, Dehs
By virtue ola Judgment and order ofsale
OF the Ohio Circuit Court, rendered at the
November Term thereof, 1876, in the
above cause, shall proceed to offer for
sale at the Court House Door, in Hart
ford TO the highest bidder, at Public Auc-
ton, on Monday the LIST day Of January,
1917, at one O'Clock, P NJ, or thereabout
(belng County Court day., upon a credit
OF SIX and twelve months. The following
described property, Io-wit:
An undivided Is of 400 acres of land
on Rough creek in the Point. Also
tract Of land on the Taylor Coal Mines
Short Line" one mile from Beaver Dam
containing so acres on which is good
dwelling and all necessary improvements.
Any one desiringa good home in a good
neighborhoOd can now get it on reasonable
terms. E. r. MURRELL, NJ. &C CT
McHenry Il Hill, Att'ys. 5O-2t
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BARREN County Court of Claims
allowed their County attorney an an
nual salary of $500. and their County
Judges55O. Hardin County Court of
Claims, allowed their County Judge
$500, and County Attorney Si0e..
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