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Charges Against Gov. Axtell.

WASHINGTON, March ga series of ex-
tremely grave charges against Gov. Axtell,
of New Mexico, were filed in the Interior
Department to-day, and will be made the
subject of immediate investigation. These
are presented by w. B. Motchett, profess
edly in behalf OF the people of Colfax coun-
ty, and are privately backed by numerous
attorneys and parties interested in the IA
nous Maxwell grant, which is claimed to
cover nearly the whole of that county. This
grant for an enormous area of land near
ly 95 miles long and ID miles wide was, in
general terms confirmed by acts of Con-
gress in 1860. But the issuance OF the pat
ent has been successfully opposed from
year to year, by various parties in New
Mexico, in whose interest it is now claimed
Axtell has wrongfully and corruptly exer-
cised the powers of his official position.
The charges assert that Axtell during his
FIVE months residence in Utah, while Gov
ernor Of that Territory, secretly became a
Bishop in the Mormon Church, and that
Immediately upon his transfer to New Mex
leo he set about contriving and executing
measures to oppress and drive off the Dutch
colonists and other settlers from Maxwell
and other grants with view to reducing
the grants to public domain, and having
the country settled and owned by Mormons.
Extracts are quoted from private letters
published in the Salt Lake Herald, Sept. 8,
1915, signed FL Obispo, expressing regret
that the premature movement Undian raid1
on the q. ntlle town af Corinne had pre-
vented the success of a similar plan for the
determination of the Gentiles In certain
parts of New Mexico, and Axtell is posi-
lively charged with the authorship of this
letter. The charges then assert that Axtell
and other members of the ring harassed
the Dutch settlers with illegal tax levies,
ejectment suits and criminal indictments Of
III sorts, and procured the epaatment Of
| laws removing the courts.
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Commercial Enterrrise.

There are great many commercial trav-
elers in town, as the following item shows;
Noticing Grape on the door of one OF our
business houses, we climbed over the back
fence, and interviewed the proprietor as TO
why be had not come to the Herald office
get his obituary notices printed. He bad a
gun on his lap, and looked like he needed
rest.
aThere is nobody dead. That Grape
waves from that door to keep some one
from dying. I put that there to prevent o
funeral.
q How SOP
swell I've made oath I'll shotgun the
next drummer that comes into the estab-
lishment. I've suffered enough already
i've barredthe door on the outside; perhaps
that viii keep them out. # If don't I'm
ripe for the gallows. il the cap bursts. {.
And YET the Ezprsss says business is &c .
standstill. San AntoDio Herald.
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Tildaas cverwork and Absent -&indedness

Mr. Tilden has unquestionably done some
very strange things lately. For three years
he has worked without cessation, taking
scarcely any time for recreation or diver
sion. His fight with the New York canal
ring occupied weeks of patient toll over
confused figures in The Controllers Office,
and all through the hot summer he was
personally directing the minutest details of
the canvass. Since the election he has
worked hard OH constitutional law and in
devising plans of action. The amount of
real labor lie has performed has called forth
expressions not only of astonishment, but
of warning from his friends. One or two
of his recent acts has added to their ankle
ty. Two weeks ago, on a very cold day,
Mr.. Tllden arrayed himself in summer
suit of clothing, including white vest
Then he ordered his favorite new mare
brought to the door, and, mounting her,
he turned toward the Bowery. He button
ed the bottom button only of his vest, and
allowed the upper portion of the garment
to spread wide open. He walked the mare,
and sat very straight in the saddle as the
animal moved leisurely down the thorough
fare. In less than two minutes two hun
dred street Arabs were following hum and
shouting, stHi, Sammy! Eli, Sammy -
But Mr.. Tilden never looked to the right
nor to the left, but slowly kept his course
down through the Bowery, through Chat
ham street to Printing House Square, where
he turned the animal around and returned
to his home by the same route. A day or
two afterward Mr.. Tilden, in returning
from ride, refined his steed to the curb in
front of his house, aud then deliberately
fell off into the gutter. A gentleman who
was passing hastened to Mr.. Tilden's as
sistance and helped him to his feet. ssThank
| You, sir" said the ex-candidats, 81 must
have tripped on rough place in the side
| walk" and he ran nimbly up the stone
steps of the famous Is Gramercy Park.
On the morning of Friday, March I'd, Mr..
| Tilden arose early and read the headlines
of morning newspaper, announcing the
tribunals decision. After breakfast he
ordered his horse The day was one ofthe
most stormy of the season. Rain fell in
torrents, and the wind was very boisterous.
Mr., Tilden's friends demonstrated With him
for thinking of going out, but Mr. Tilden
was firm. Nothing could keep him at
home, and out into the storm be rode. He
| wended lis way to Central Park, and for
| two hours and half rode III the rain.
/ When he returned he was drenched. Mr.
/ Tilden's friends fell confident that these
| little peculiarities will pass away as the ex-
sitement and prostrating effects Of the can
vass wear off.-Neas Fork Letter to The
j Phil. Times.
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WAR DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Circular from Secretary Mccrary.

Secretary McCrary has issued the fol.
lowing circular in regard to removals, pro-
motions, &C., in the War Department.
The civil employees now in the service of
the United States under the service of the
war Department are hereby informed that
hereafter removals will be made in this de-
partment for cause only, and promotions
Will be ordered upon the sole ground of
merit. Every official must understand that
retention and advancement in the service
will depend upon record of good behavior
and efficiency, and not upon external infu-
ence. No political test is required beyond
an earnest support of the constitution and
Its amendments, and proper respect for
the rights of citizens guaranteed thereby.
Industry and faithfulness in the discharge
OF duty, good moral character and strict
~ temperate habits will be required and
enforced, and heads of bureaus will report
promptly any case of idleness, neglect of
vacancy report tneefgef wnfs Son 4naus, ide-
companied by a list of all the most reliable
and efficient clerks in the same Office, divis-
vision OF bureau from which list the vacancy
shall be filed.
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Longevity.

For longevity Covington county, Georgia,
is not equaled. John L. Williams died a
few weeks past, at Andalusia, in his 95th
year. Judge Joseph Jones, of the same
town, is in his Saith year, and moves around
with equal activity 60 man of forty. Mr..
Thomas Henley lives near the line and was
with jackson at New Orleans. He is now
sc and attends to his mill. Sometime he
walks ten miles to town, where he is as
lively as the gayeat fiddler son the bill. !"
Mrs, Martha Mckee died few weeks since
at Bullock in the 9th year of her age.
Her husband preceded her few years, who
died at the advanced age of 1T years.
Mrs. Bridget Mullens now resides with her
daughter three miles from Bullock, and is
hale and hearty. She was 101 years Of age
last Christmas day, and walks to Bullock
once week. Mr.. Joseph Dyer, father of
DR.. Edward Dyer, resides with his son and
is 9S. Mrs. Rainer resides eight miles AM
daIusia. at the age Of f13 years, and very
often walks in to attend church. She has
raised large family, the youngest member
rs. There il not physician IA the entire
county.
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Withdrawal Of Troops from the South Caro-
Ina State House.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The following
letter was written by tie President and
sent to the Secretary of War to day:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, D. g. April 8. 1871. !
SIR: Prior to my entering upon the dn-
ties of the Presidency there lad been sta
toned by order of my predecessor in the
State House at Columbia, S. c., detach-
ment of U. S. Infantry. Finding them in
that place, have thought proper to delay
the question of their removal until /
could consider and determine whether the
condition of affairs in that State is.sueh as
to require or justify continued military oc-
eupation of the State House. In my opin-
ion there does not now exist in that State
such domestic violence as is. contemplated
| by the constitution as grounds
| upon which the military power of
the national government may be invoked
for the defence of the State. There are,
| it is true, grave and serious disputes as to
the rights of certain claimants to the chief
executive Office Of that State, but they are
| to be settled aud determined. by such or
derly and amicable methods as may be pro-
vided by the constitution and law of the
State. It is contemplated in that quarter,
but that, on the contrary, the disputes in
question are to be settled solely by su:h
peaceful remedies ssas the constitution and
laws of the State provide. Under these
/ circumstances, and in this confidence, |
now deem it proper to take action in ac-
cordance with the principles announced
when entered upon the duties. of the
Presidency. You are therefore directed to
see that the proper. orders are issued for
the removal of said troops fIom the State
House to their previous place OF. encamp-
ment.
(signed.) r. B. HAYES.
The following letter was sent TO General
Sherman by the Secretary Of War:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. G. April 3. 1877.
To Gen. w. Sherman, commanding U. ..
Army.
/ GENERAL: enclose herewith a copy OF
i a communication from the President of the
United States, in which The detachment of
United States troops now stationed in the
State House at Columbia, South Carolina
| be Withdrawn, and returned to their pre-
ylous barracks or camping ground, fou
are hereby charged with the execution Of
this ORDER and willcause the withdrawal to
take place on Tuesday next, April 10, at 10
meridian. Respectfully,
Your obd't sery't,
G.. w. McCRARY.
Secretary of War
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THOMPSON OF ANGELS"
BRET HARTE IN PUCK.

BRET HARTE IN PUCK.
It is the stoiy of Thompson-of Thompson the hero
Of Angels ;"
TO the stranger;
revolver; .
Great the mortality incident On that lightness and
freedom;
Yet not happy or gay was Thompson, the hero OF
"Angel's.''
Often spoke to himself in accents of anguish and
sorrow,
g Why do make the graves of the frivolous youth
who in folly
Thoughtessly pass my revolver. forgetting its light
and freedom?
Why in my daily walks does the surgeon drop his
left eye lid,
The undertaken SMILE and the sculptor of grave
Lean on his chisel and gaze? l care not oer-much
Simple am l in my wavs save for this lightness and
Freedom
So spakc that pensiye man-this Thompson, the hero
of Angels"
Bitterly smiled to himself he strobe through the
chappara, muslng.
"Why, why?' echoed the pines in their dark olive
depth far resounding,
why, indeed 2? whispered the sage brush. that bent
meath his feet nonelastic.
Pleasant indeed was the morn that dawned DER that
bar-room at Angels
Where in their manhood's prime gathered the
pride of the hamlet
six took sugar in theirs" and nine to the barkeeper
lightly
Smiled as they said, " Well Jim, You can give our
regular tusil.''
Suddenly as the gray hawk swoops down the barn
yard, alighting
Where. pensiyely picking their corn, the fayorlte
pullets are gathered,
So in that festive bar-room dropped Thompson, the
hero of "Angels,"
Graeping his weapon dread with his pristine ghness
and freedom.
Never word he spoke; divesting himself of his gar
ments,
Danced the wardanee of the playful, yet truculent
ModSc
Uttered single whoop, and then in the accents of
challenge
spake, g o behold in me Crested Jay Hawk of the
Mountain"
Then rose pallid man man sick with fever and
ague;
Small was he, and his step was tremulous weak and
uncertain
Slowly derringer drew. and covered the person of
Thompson,
Said in his feeblest pipe, "I'm Bad-Headed Snipe
of the Valley
As on its native plains the kangaroo startled by hun
ters,
Leaps with successive bounds and hures away to the
thickets.
So leaped the Crested Hawk" and quietly hopping
behind him,
Ran and occasionally shot that Bad-Headed snipe
of the Valley"
Vain at the festive bar still fingered the people of
ANGELS
Hearing afar in the woods the petulant pop of the
pistol;
Never again returned the Crested Jay Hawk of the
Monntains.'
Never again was seen the Baldheaded Snipe of the
Valley
Yet in the hamlet of Angels when truculent speech
es are uttered,
When bloodshed and life alone will atone for come
trifing misstatement,
Maidens and men in their prime recall the last hero
OF Angels +"
Think of and vatny regret the Bald-Headed snipe
of the Vaiiey!"
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POE T r Y
SONG OF THE HEART.

| They may tell forever of words OF bloom
beyond the skies and beyond the tomb
vi the sweet repose and the rapture there.
1hat are not found in the world of care;
But not to me can the present seem
Like foolish tale or an idle dream.
On know that the bowers of heaven re fair,
And know that the waters of Life are there
But do not long for their happy flow,
"hlle there bursts such fountains of bliss below.
AND would not leave for the rest aboye,.
The faithful bosom of trusting love!
There are angels here: they are seen the while.
In each loye-lit brow and each gentle smie
There are seraph voices that meet the ear,
In the kindly tone and the word of cheer
And light, such light as they have above,
Beams on us here from the eyes of loveI
Yet, when it cometh my time to die,
would turn from this bright world willingly:
Though, even then, would the thoughts of this,
Ilnge every dream of that land of bliss:
And fan would lean on the loved for aid.
Nor walk alone through the vale and shade.
And if It's mine, till life's changes end,
10 guard the heart of one faithful friend,
Whatever the trials of earth may be,
On the peaceful shore or the restless sea--
In palace home Or the wilderDesszz4-.
There is heaven FOR me IT world like THIS.
Phoebe Ca~Y.
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The Wife Of Famous American Pioneer.

Mrs. Blennerhassett, the wife Of Blenner-
hassett, who came from England seventy
| five years ago, and settled on beautiful
island in the Ohio; and who was ruined by
her conspiracy with Aaron Burr, against
| the United States, was in all respects
| very accomplished lady. Her figure, tall
and commanding, was moulded in the most
perfect proportions. Her features, over
which were spread q most beautiful COM
plexion, were beautiful. A strong mind,
highly cultivated, gave to those features
teat inimitahle grace which intelligence
alone can confer. Brown hair, profuse and
glossy, dark blue eyes, and manners both
winning and graceful eyer attracted atten-
ton to her, even in the most brilliant cir
| cles. She was very charitable to the sick
| and poor in her neighborhood, often carry
ing to them those little delicacies which
could nowhere else be obtained. She had
been brought up by two maiden aunts,
who had taken great care to instruct her in
all the useful arts of housewifery, which
education she found to be Of inestimabls
value In her new home. She invariably
dressed like lady, and in the most elegant
manner. Her ordinary head dress con-
sisted of turban folded very full in the
Oriental manner. Tt was of rich silk,
sometimes white, which was her favcrite
color in summer, in the winter pink or
white. A very intelligent lady, who was
familiar with society in Washington, and
had visited the courts of Europe, writes ::
81 have never beheld any one who was
equal in person to Mrs. Blennerhassett,
in beauty of person, dignity of manners,
elegance of dress in all that is lovely and
finished in the female person-as she was
when queen of the fairy isle. When she
rode on horseback, her dress was of fine
scarlet broadcloth, ornamented with gold
buttons white beaver hat, on which
f1oated the graceful plumes of the ostrich.
of the same color. This was sometimes
changed to blue or yellow, with feathers
to harmonize. She was a perfect equestri-
enne, always riding spirited horse, with
rich trappiLgs, who seemed proud of his
burden. She accomplished the ride to
Marietta, OF fourteen miles, in about two
hours, dashing through and under the dark
foliage of the forest trees, which then Gov
cred the greater part of the distance, re-
minding one of the gay plumage and rapid
fight of some tropical bird wingiug it's way
through the woods.-Harper's Monthly for
February.
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RRIC-A-BR4C.

The Nevada Legislature, which has just
adjourned, passed an act for the punish
ment of wife -beaters 1t provides that one
convicted shall be tied to post in some
public place, and there remain exposed to
the jeers of the passers-by for period of
several hours. A placard on the breast will
indicate the offense. Two chronic wife,
beaters are now under arrest, and the effi-
cacy of the new law will have prompt
test.
The weeping survivors are piping their
peppers, for Neddys turned in for sleep
with the sleepers. No longer they spank
him for cutting his capers, and this is the
song that they sing in the papers:
1--WE shall roam ON the banks of the river of peace,
And bathe in its blissful tide:
And one of the joys of orr heaven shall be
Our darling little Neddy that died"
And the CaU and Chronicle are mean
enough to take money for printing that,
without tinkering the monstrous meter of
the last line! The obituary editors Of this
town don't earn their salt.-Argonaut
A Partisan lady leaves her husband, and
takes refuge in the residence of hand
somer man. The correspondent is not sur
prised when, next day, the aggrieved hus-
band waits upon him, pallid and frigid. He
meets with naughty bow. 81 am aware
that my wife has sought the shelter of your
roof says the husband, producing case
of pistols, The gay Lothario bows, and
answers with equal disdain, "Sir, it is a
fact; and hold myself in readiness to give
you the satisfaction you demand Il
have pistols here" continued the husband,
"and let me tell you that if ever you allow
my wife to return to me, I will blow the
roof of your head off,
That prevalence of the ''mother'' in the
poetry of the period which once wrung from
the bosom of Artemus Ward the pathetic
appeal of "Give the Old Man Chance
has now moved the New York World to
protest. Tt is not the mother to which
the World especially objects, but to her
constant presentiment as being whose
hair is the only attribute entitled to be en-
balmed in verse. Sneering perceptibly at
"Silver Threads Among the Gold"
"Mother's Hair is Turning Gray" and
similar tributes, the World says: "There
are other fond and familiar attributes of q
mother which admit of pathetic description.
Why should we not have touching lyrics
entitled Mothers Teeth Are Falling Out, ;
OF Crows Feet Mark Dear Mothers
Eyes or Mother, You Are Growing Deaf
or Mothers Cheeks Are Falling In,' or
Mothers Legs Are Giying Out?''
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1t is not trne that Carl Schurz was the
first foreign born citizen who ever held q
Cabinet position. Alexander HAMILTON,
Secretary Of the Treasury under wash
ington, vas born ID Nevis, one Of the West
India islands, and Albert Gallatin, Secre-
tary Of the Treasury under Jefferson, was
born in Geneva, Switzerland.
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EVE-ANGELICAL CORNER

{ Velvet is not used on the new bonuets
Greenish blue is the correct thing in kid
gloves.
Tulip color is the sweetest new tint in
Paris dresses.
Ribbon bows are made square like the
Maltese cross.
Galloon is the most fashionable trimming
for wool dresses.
Three or four colors appear together on
new spring hats.
Ordinary gloves for street wear have
three Or four buttons.
Deep pink for kids is the dominant tint
among New York bellies.
Neither watch nor chain are now visible
in the best French society.
Ribbon sashes are entirely out of fashion
rings. Then they are sure of their ear
ing. ..=
Mrs. Stanley Matthews is D. sister of
Mrs. Watterson, the mother of the Ken
lucky editor.
A well moulded arm is prettier without
bracelets; besides they are liable to scratch
fellows ears.
The lady who can get through March
without losing her complexion is all right
for another year.
Slender ladies, it is said, will hold the
edge, as it were, in society this spring. A
corner on vinegar.
A few black lace bonnets are already
shown, but is not yet known whether they
will be much worn this summer.
Phoebe Cozzens wants to run postofice.
If she can't get one. couldn't she run
postmaster as the next thing to it?
Perpetual motion has been established.
Dr.. Mary Walker says she won't rest until
she gets even with Secretary Sherman.
Mrs. ]. W. Gilbert, of Hartford, Cennec-
ticut, has had the title of ''Queen Of Chess"
conferred upon her for proficiency in that
game.
A movement is on foot in Sacramento to-
establish laundries to be run by American
women. San Jose has several in a -four
ishing condition.
A rule of etiquette tells lady. if, when
making a visit, she finds her acquaintance
ready to go out, she should never detain
her by remaining.
A man at Oshkosh. Wisconsin wants to
marry ex-Empress Eugene, and as soon as
he gets his spring suit of clothes he lis
going to write letter..
No woman in Minnesota can practice law.
That's w7.at the Legislature decide, and
backs il up with the advice that they pay
more attention to pie-crust
Madame, did you ever lift dog by the
tail?' "Why, no, you cruel thing, you."
T didn't know, because just saw you car
ry your little child across gutter by one
arm. A dogs tail is a good deal stronger
than the ligaments of a baby's shoulder"
Dr.. L. Dean.
It has become the fashion to abolish the
use of the tablecloth at tea, and have the
meal served on bare table, it being taken
for granted that this bit of furniture is
fine work of nature and art in its beauty
and solidity, and its form and carvings.
| Many of the new spring bonnets have
their crowns made entirely of silk. Others
have bias piece of silk fitted to half Of
the crown, in soft loose way like capote,
while the other half is covered with leaves.
Sometimes as many as dozen nearly FULL
| blown roses are seen on one hat.
wisaarawa, Of Troops from the South Caro-
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Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby giyen that wi. make final settle
ment of the estate of Frank Elliott dteeased at me
July term of the Probate Court of Deer ndee conn
tv Montana Territory and then apply to be dischnfe
e1 az administrator Of said estate.
JAMES LAFORCADE.
Administrator Of said estate
Dated March 26th, 1877, 4Q45t
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If an assortment is ordered lesser guam
titles than one hundred will be furnished at
same rates. Cash must accompany order.
Postage will be prepaid. Address,
NEW NORTHWEST,
DEER LODGE.
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Blanks for Sale.

We have in stock the following Justices
Blanks, adapted for any township or county
in Montana, and in conformity to existing
laws The following are the prices: