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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-10

1t was stated in Democratic papers that SEN
ator Sergeant, of California, and Hon. William
NJ. Evarts; of New York, would support Til
den. The fact is that both will earnestly sup
port Hayes and Wheeler.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-10

Robert Lincoln, son of 'Old Abe" has
repudiated Hayes and come out for Tilden and
Hendricks.
Mr.. Robert Lincoln authorizes the Chicago
Tribune to say that he has never had thought
of supporting Tilden, but will support Hayes
and Wheeler.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

SPRINGFIELD, o., April ga
man named John Il. Norris, who
lives is this city, is carrying on
systematic and very extensive swind-
ling business. He advertises his
headquarters at Springfield and Gin
cinnati, and orders goods and pro-
ducts of various sorts from firms in
all parts of the Union and Canada,
referring them to bankers and other
business men in this city. When the
goods arrive they are Immediately
taken from the express offices or
freight depots and transferred to 9TH
er parties for any amount Norris or
his confederates can get for them.--
Norris was in the Ohio penitentiary
for swindling nearly a year, but was
discharged through a legal technical
ity, and has been carrying on his bus
mess since on a larger scale than be-
fore. He claims to have acculnulat
ed $4,000 by this style of business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
TT WILL NOT DOWN.
The Beecher Scandal Like
ly to I Ome up Ag3in.

New YORK, April 2o.--In regard
to the Moulton-B eecher suit and the
recent order of Judge Dikeman, sus-
tanning the demurrer, it is stated
council on both sides have made ar
rangement to accelerate matters. A
formal argument of the case will be
had before the general term at it's en-
suing session in Poughkeepsie, and
there be taken to the Court Of APP
peals. Should both Courts affirm
Judge Dickman's decision the case
will end, but il they reverse the deci-
sion the judgments now entered will
be vacated and the case tried on its
merits, possibly reviving the entire
scandal.
1t is reported that Rev. Professor
Smythe, of Andover, has been in
Brooklyn during the past few days
endeavoring TO dissuade witnesses
from testifying before examining
commission provided for by the last
advisory council. Among those Wis
tied are, it is said, Mrs. Bradshaw
and her husband, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard. The former promised not
to appear before the examining COM
missioner, but offered to testify be-
fore the Andover council. A call is
expected shortly for an exparte coun-
Gil from Andover Church.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
CRAZED IN A REVITAL.
An GctOgcnari am who has
been Gagged like % WilsE
Beast for Thirty Years.

BLACK LICK, Pa, April 20. -
Thirty years ago William Fair, e
prominent citizen living near this.
village, attenden revival meeting
then being held here In the manner
Of the Primitive MethCdists. He
became religious enthusiast, and inn
agining thai he had committed ssthc.
objectionable sin,' lost his reason.
He passed his entire time in praying
and singing. He believed his wife
and family prevented his obtaining
pardon for his sins, and became so
violent toward them that it was
found necessary to place him un der
restraint. A room was fitted up
with stout oaken bars at the doors
and windows, and he was imprisoned
therein.
The skill of the best physicians has,
failed to restore his mind and he haH
remained in confinement since lS45s
His cell is as comfortable as it cam
be made, and has every attention
For thirty years he has occupied ev--
cry hour in the day with lamentations
over his lost soul, in piteous appeals;
to God for pardon, and in singing
revival hymnsunknown to the church
goers to-day. BY pacing up ana
down the floor of his room, and by
constant kneeling in particular
spots, he has worn great hollows ana
the boards, whicd it has been neces-
sary to renew several times.
The unfortunate man iss0yer So
years Of age. He is tall and appar-
emily in the best of physical health.
His hair and beard are of extraordi--.
nary length. He keeps his perso
and apartment neat and clean, but
allows no one to approach him. He
will not engage in conversation, his
whole attention being given to his
incessant devotion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
rs BELKN1P TO ESCAPE.
An impression that the Sen
ate Will Decide not to Try
Him IN 4 Important rs~int
Iny0syed.

WASHINGTON, May IAN inn
preston prevails among the many
who have given the subject s,wrial
attention that the Senate wiii,ieeile
that it has no jurisdiction to tly the
Impeachment Of Gen. Belknap. 1t
is said that il the right of t'e nate
to impeach citizen who WIS 0nce>
an officer, oven after his resi- tiona
to escape such punishment is admit
ted, a principle would be established
which might make the practice Of.
Impeachment limitless, and convert
remedy into tremendous POLITICAL
machine.
Some Of the Democrats have alrea--
dy given out that ii they can impeacln
Mr.. Belknap after his resignation it,
will be possible for them also to inn
peach Mr.. Creswell, Mr.. Delano, Mr.
Williams, or any other former Cabi-
net officer provided sufficient grounds
can be found for finding impeach--
ment indictments. While, of COURSE
no positive predictions on this sub
Ject can be made, it Is true uhat ii
strong opinion prevails among those
who have cArafglly rsgistlege,l thee
subject that the Senate will decide.
that it has no jurisdiction in the>
premises.
This will leave Gen, Bs.a.a., ~
ply to answer the indictment founH
against him i'm the court. Should
the case proceed to trial there, hiss
counsel will have no doubt Of their
ability to prove that Mr.. CIymeI
guaranteed Mr.. Belknap immunity
from impeachment If he resigned. -
One evidence Of this is said to becon--
tanned in the original copy OF the re-
port Of Mr.. Clymer's committee !,
which is said TO contain certain era
sures and interlineations which show
it to have been the original intentions
of the committee to recommend no.
further proceedings in the case on
account of the resignation OF the Sc
cretary of War. Mr.. Clymer himself
denies that any guarantee of immu--
nifty was given either to Mr.. Belknals
or his counsel. After the former
made the proposition to the commit
tee, which the committee unani-
mously refused TO accept, and when
Mr. Belknap was not present, Mr.
Clymer remarked to one OF his coun--
sci thst he should recommend the
impeachment of Mr.. Belknap if he9
was in Office at noon next day. His.
remark was not made officially ass
Chairman Of the committee, and Mr.
Clymer says that in making it he hadR
no intention Of binding the House or
the committee, and did not intend tus
convey the impression that Mr.. BellS--
nap could escape impeachment by
resignation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
The Steamer saOetIle Disa-
bled.

PLYMOUTH, April 2S.-The steam
er AmeriqIe, from New York, arri-
we'd here to-day. She reports that on
April oath she spoke the Hamburg
American line steamer Goethe from
New York April IA, for Hamburg in
lat. 1913, long. 80 west, standing to
the eastward under sail, with her
propeller gone. The Goethe declin-
ed assistance. The next day the
Amerique signaled a westward
bound Hamburg American steamer,
intending to notify her about the
Goethe, but the Amerique reports
that the Hamburg steamer yaid no
attention to her signals, and pro-
ceeded.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Observation-Disclosures

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Repre--
sentative Tarbox endeavored to re-
new his resolution providing for am
investigation in the Arkansas b0nR
transaction by the Pacific railroad
but representative Frye, of Maine req
quested the Chair to let it go over.
until Tuesday Of next week for GER
tain reasons. and Mr.. Tarbox agreed
to do SO. The resolution will be Of
fered on Teusday, and it is under
stood that there will not be any OPP
position to the resolution.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
The Molly Mcguire.

New York, May IA special
from Mauch Chunk, Pa, says a
writ OF error and stay of proceedings
in the cases of Doyle and Kelley the
convicted Molly Maguires has been
obtained and Doyle will not be hung
on Thursday. The trial of James
Carroll, Thos. Duffy and Hugh Nc
Greghan, for the murder Of police
man Yost, takes place at Pottsville
on Thursday. 1t is believed McGheg-
ham fired theshot which killed Yost.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Cincinnati News.

CINCINNATI, May la report
comes from Dayton that the man
who committed rape on a young la
dy and an old woman in Preble
county, was caught and hanged by
the enraged citizens.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Mary
Spencer, the artist, gave a reception
to her friends at her studio, which
was attended by between three hun
dred and four hundred of the leading
citizens Of Cincinnati.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
paying Alabama Claims.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The trea--
sury now holds $27 ,62S, 1854 in legaB
tenders for the redemption of nation
al bank notes outstanding. The
warrants for the payment of the
Alabama claims commission have alF
been completed at the treasury and
payments will commence at II
O'Clock to-day
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
II Il L L e RS
RRIAGE MANDATORY
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.

l TAKE this method of inform
ing the public that | have on hand and
am prepared to fiji all orders for work
SPRING WAGONS, CARRIAGES. BUG
GIES, SULKIES, PHAETONS,
AND 'R0CKAWAYS,
and all other vehicles in our line. All
work executed in the best and most ar
tistic manner, and at the low est irate
A share of public patronage is sslic-
ed, and comparison of mywork with
that of other manufacturers is coarted
Give me call, or address
JOHN HELLER,
April73 Martinsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Funeral Of Barney Williams

New YORK April 28.-The funer-
al of the late Barney Williams took
place to-day, at st. Stephens Roman
Catholic church, and was largely at
tended. His remains were inferred
in Greenwood cemetery. There was
a profuse display of floral offerings.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Arrested.

BosToN April 28.-Authur Delvin
who has achieved some notoriety in
New England as an anti-Catholic
lecturer, was arrested here to-day for
circulating obscene pamphlets devot-
ed to the exposure of alleged immor-
alitieS of priests.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Foreign PersonaTs.

LONDON, April 2S.-The Empress
of Germany is expected to arrive at
Windsor next Wednesday, on visit
to Queen Victoria.
Thomas Arid, the English poet, is
dead.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

ST. LOUIS, April ga private
telegram from Davenport, Iowa,
says Judge Dillon yesterday issued
decree transferring the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railroad from the
hands Of VIM. Bond, receiver, to the
Union Trust Company, Of New
York, and appointing VIM. Bond its
general manager.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
France Agatated Again.

PARIS, April 2S.-The agitation in
favor of amnesty is creating so much
feeling that thegovernment contem-
plates repressivemeasures.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
BRISTOR & HERRING,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
No. 81 N. QUEEN ST.
MARTINSBURG, VEST VA.

WILL attend to the Real Estate bust
wv ness in all its branches. VIII buy
and sell lands on commission Persons
having Land or Town Property to sell,
viii consult their interests by placing
them in our hands at once for advertise
ment. All business pertaining to lands
attended to Titles examined and taxes
paid, when requested.
Nov. wv
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
WEST VIRGINIA
UN IV-k. r s 1T Y.
MORGANTOWN, ". Va.

TINE healthfulness Of the locality; the
Il superior facilities for instruction;the
economical, disciplinary and other ad-
vantages offered have made this institu-
ton deservedly popular with those who
desire to accomplish sound education
under the most favorable circumstances
Winter Term begins January 9Th ;
Spring Term begins March 10Th.
II catalogue and fuller information,
address any one of the Regents or of the
Faculty.
JOHN W. SCOTT, D. D., LID,
Acting President.
Jan. If
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
M ACHIN SITS.
All Kinds Of Machinery
2eepa red.
J.w. AND A. SCHEELKEY
MachiniStS & BlacksmihtS

DEPAIR all kinds of Machinery.
IeSteam Engines and boilers, cut,
gum and straighten circular, cross
cut and other saws. Make and repair
iron railing aud fences for cemeteries,
yards, etc Repair sewing machines.
and in fact. do all kinds ofwork in the
line of practical machinists and black
smiths. We go to any part of this AID
adjoining counties to perform work
when desired. Give us call Shop on
West Martin ST. Octl2d1w1yr
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Thu BGSTPAPER FOR FARMERS.
NewYor Weekly Tribune

ONE LOLLAR per year in clubs of 80
or over Specimen copies free. For
terms and commissions, Address
THE TRIBUNE, New York.
Iill march '76.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18
1HE PERfLoUs sPIrz poo.
INCREASING BELIEF THAT 1T IS THE ORIGIN
OF uYDRuPuopiA

~
OF uypRoPnopiA.
The fact that hydrophobi, was almost UNI
heard Of until Spitz dogs were brought here,
and has only become common since such dogs
have become pets in many localities, gives
ground to the belief which il increasing, that
the Spite dog was the source and origin Of It's
introduction aud spread in the country. The
Baltimore Nelos, Ia commenting ON tho sub
ject. says:
This hybrid from the Arctic regions is ut
terly untitled to bear the intensity OF our
summer climate, being covered in u coat Of
hair which, while |. is source of its beauty,
is at the same time most oppressive and heat
ing. Such skin was intended for regions Of
extreme frigidity, and must be source Of
torture to the poor animal compelled to wear
1t in tho hot summer OF this latitude. No
wonder then that the Spitz dog is peevish.
cross, i'll iatured cur and that his bite, par
ticularly during our warm spells, should inn
part poison to the blood of its victim which
produces death.
Whether the Spite dog gets Its venom from
its ancestors on the fox side, or whether it
is produced In 1t by the fretfulness and suffer-
Ing imposed by the climate, has not yet been
discovered. We suspect, however, that it
comes from both. The dogs pedigres is dis
reputable, and it may be that the latent
poison is inherited from his wild Arctic an
ccstors and Is developed into activity by
change of climate from one extreme to the
other.
That the dog is out Of its element and
suffers intensely is obvious not only when We
consider the change in climate to which it
has been subjected, and II ickness of its hida
provided for colder zone. but the further
fact that dog perspires only through the
pores Of his tongue. which is frightfully ina1-
equate to give him relief in tho sultry hxss
of midsummer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18
From tie Albany /" Eronino 1ymos .

"Suprcme selflshness, and cold, unscru-
pulous, cunning nature, nre his marked char
acteristcs. The intensity of his selfishness
has never been relaxed even by the softening
influences Of married life, and he seems to be
as destitute of magnetism or emotion MS q
mummy. Having devoted the earlier portion
of his life to the study of the art OF money
making, he practiced 1t with n success which,
in few years, by one means and another, put
millions in his purse When he felt sure that
the downfall of his form r Tammany assoc-
ates was inevitable, be FASTENED to promote
that result. Having possessed himself of the
party machinery, lie used 1t to secure the
nomination for Governor, and succeeded be-
cause of the fact that there was no organized
opposition, and the determined declination Of
the man whom the party really desired to
nominate Having become Governor, every
act has been performed with an eye single to
the merit step. Finding that to attack corrup-
ton and fraud was popular. and that the pub
lie mind was suspicious Of any against whom
charges were made, he hesitated not to pro-
mote attacks upon those in every respect bis
superiors but whom he thought were possible
impedments in his path that, as Governor,
he succeeded in u single year in reducing the
Democratic majority over thirty-iive thous-
and votes notwithstanding the unqnestion-
ably popular attack upon the canal frauds and
m;smanagement, Is conclusive evidence of his
want either Of capacity or tact to successful
ly lead the Democratic party Of the Empire
State. That he is an inefficient, hcsitating,
and unreliable public officer, is palpable He
is neither prompt, nor frank, nor generous,
nor agreeable nor popular To say that the
Democracy of the Union really seek such a
candidate is to say that they are untitled to
select President"
Yet again tho Times says
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18

OF Samuel J. Tilden. expressed prior to the
st. Louis Convention. true character
Of the man as portrayed by his own partis-
ans.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18

New Jersey is worth sels,7ai, oa4.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18

An Englishman who insulated lis bed-stead
by placing underneath each post broken oil
bottom of glass bottle, says that the effect
was magical, that he had not been free from
rheumatic govt for fifteen years, and that he
began to improve Immediately after the az
plication of the insulators. There's many a
fellow who could cure his govt, if be would
break off his glass bottles in time.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18

"What do you sell those fowls for?" in
qnired person of man attempting to dis
pose Of some chickens Of a questionable APP
pearance. . sell them for profits" was the
reply. "Thank you for the information that
they are profits" said the querist. ~ took
them to be patriarchs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18

"That's carrying the thing altogether too
far" as the man said when he ototf the cars
at the Centennial and found his trunk had
gone ON to Pittsburg.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-10-18
UNDERTAKING.!

The undersigned takes this method Of informong the
citizens of Lambertvili and vicinity that he has started
in the Undertaking business. in Mathews Building
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-06

of Mackey will not stand the test of
reason. They are blinds, which must
give way to intelligent reflection, and
sound. judgement. The matter is
doubtless ended for this session and
L have writton my views oft in iusti,
fication of tho course Of myself and
others, who voted for the proposed
investigation.
Respectfully,
ID. Il. BRADLEY,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-06

General Rufus Ingalls, explains that
the watch he gave Mrs Grant was
worth but $3.50. lIo will have somo
difficulty in making the country be-
liovo that Grant would give him the
Quartermaster-Gcncralsbip Of the
United States for that small gift
Besides the presentation address,
printed on tinted satin in golden let-
tcrs, specifically stated that the jewel"
cd time pioco. was mado for Qucon'
Victoria and cost over $4,000.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-06

How HE WAS OUTwrrrED.-T
story is told of an old Quaker who
lived with woman as his wife, but
refused to be bound by any form of
marriage. Their relationship was
known to be perfect marriage in all
but the form, and his friends, while
acknowledging the purity of the mans
ideas, were gricvcd at the scandal cre>
atcd by his action, as he was known
to be good man. lie was, howovcrs
deaf to all rcmonsLranccs, although
his friend presented tho matter in ev-
cry possible light. At length some OF
tho oldest and gravcst among his
friends determined that the matter
ought to bo seLtlod, with or without
his sanction. They therefore called
on him, and, in tho presence Of his wife
in all but the namo, they renewed
their arguments, In tho course of
tho conversation they artfulIy mans
aged TO draw from her tho remark
that she considered him as her hus.
band, Immediately aftcrward they
spoke to him in such a way that he,
not suspccting their intention, rcplied:
"Why, [ consider her as my wife,
"Thon pronounce you man and wife,.
Those whom God hath joined together
lot no man put assundcr," said the
oldest man in the party. The outs
wittcd Quaker was furousIy angry,
but he had boon caught beyond ques-
tion.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-06
NO. 81.

80. I'm the prosecution of the wh:s>
key thieves he gave. his countenance
not to honest officials doing their dtty
but to tho political gamblers and per-
sonal adherents whose crme were
threatened with discovery.
40. When an honest but over zoaf-.
GUS prosecuting officer uttered words
IN the heat of argument at which tho
Fresidcnt choose to tako offense, in.
stead of pardoning. his words on tho
score OF his honest zoal for the public
interest ho ordered his dismissal.
Al. Ho kept near him in tho most
intimate official relations two men,.
Babcock and Luekey, when both wero
under grave suspicious of completely
in revenue frauds.
az. lie restored Babcook TO his place
aftcr trial which did not in the gen.
cral opinion clear his character of tho
gravcst suspicion of infidclity to pubs
lie trusts, and whom the President i'm
his own examination was compelled
to admit that important papers had
been concealed from him by his sccrc~
tary. '*N
43. In his sworn testimony in dos
fonce of Con. Babcock he had tho in
solcnco to say that he revoked tho orr
der of Mr.. Bristow changing the su4
pervisors at his own will, without con-
sulting the secretary, and as though
ho was dictator.
Al. Unawed by public Indignation.
regardless ofpublic dccency, unmoved
by the fact that State aftor State has
been lost by tho party which elected
him, because Of his misconduct, no
only few days ago flung now de-
fianco at tho people by accepting, tho
moment it was tcndcred, and with
regret" the resignation OF Mr.. Bolk-
nap, whose crime had been already
made known to him.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-06

Stealing tho criminal calendar to-
put stop toa court, is the latest dodge
in EdgcfcId. Last Friday, whom Judge
Carpenter called for the calendar, tho
clerk reported that it had been stolen
the night previous. There were about
seventy cases upon it, and q sudden
halt was occassioned in criminal busi~
ness.