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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
How A DEMOCRATIC CHARGE OF De-
TALcArIoN ORIGINATED. A Washington

How A DEMOCRATIC CHARGE OF De-
TALcArIoN ORIGINATED. A Washington
despatch to the Boston Journal says:
1t has been discovered that the seam
dalous charge of defalcation made against
General Babcock by the New York Sun
originated in this way: The clerk OF Hol-
mans committee, who had charge of the
Babcock vouchers which came over from
the last session, footed up the amount OF
the vouchers, then footed the amount OF
the appropriations made to Babcock's bu'
reau, aud charged that the difference
some $500, 600, was defalcation. But
it happened that the vouchers added up
did not pretend to be vouchers for the en-
tire amount Of the appropriations. but on
ly for the money expended for specific
purpose. Moreover, the published report
of the Treasury Department shows that
the amount so charged as a defalcation
was covered in the Treasury at the end
of the last fiscal year, not having been ex-
pended. The article was sent to the Sun
by this clerk, Holman, his chairman, Is
very angry, and the clerk will be dis
charged. This is an illustration Of Dem
ocratic charges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

We issue. this week. sn extra coz
tanning the laws PISSED by the last Legis-
lsture. 1t is very important that they
should be carefully read. as lack OF
knowledge concerning some of them
may BE the cause of heavy pecuniary
loss or OF hours of anguish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
ErSnklin Plantation,

Mr.. T. II. Thornton is cangassing this
vicinity for az excellent work, entitled
Oar Country and Government for Ole
Hundred Years"
The temperance Reform Club Is 10 a
fourishing condition. Il. II. +.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Locke's Mills.

March For the last two nights our
people have been entertained BY the dra-
matte club lately organized Their play
ing was excellent, and with some practice,
the club can be one OF the best in the
country. Their introduction was a circle
of the full club. Their singing was ex-
cellent and received with great applause.
The Negro actors are as good as can be
found. Jokes new and well pointed.
One of the members entertained US with
Juggling very successfully. The club is
a success and we understand they think
of visiting some of the neighboring
towns soon.
Snow is going fast in the village.
Business is improving. Tebbets &
Buck are selling flour and plaster very
low. OCCASIONAL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

j. S. Hobbs. Esq, State Librarian.
has our thanks for copy of his annual
report. Mr.. Hobbs is a most excellent
Librarian, as we'll as courteous gentle
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the Ofhce-whether directed 10 his name or
anorher's, or whether he has subscribed or mol
- responsible for the payment.
,. II person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue % send il until payment Is made anu
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the Office or not.
5. The Courts have decided thatref0sing 10 take
newspas ers and periodicals nom the post ONCE,
or removing and leaving them unealled for, Is
prtHd Gacis evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

An Article of True Merit.-"Brown's
Bronchial Troch-s,, are the most popular article
in this country or Europe for Throat Diseases and
Coughs, and this popularity is based upon real
merit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

When life is embittered by the sunerings from
Dropsy, Rights Disease, Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases, Mental and Physical Debility,
take HUNTS REMEDY. Incontinence and
Retention OF Urine, Diabetes, Gravel, Loss Of Vi
tality, Excuses, Intempersnce and General De.
bility, are surely cured by Hunts Remedy.
IsFALLIBLE EYE-wAsH is not injurious.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
On Trial.

Until further notice, the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
win be sent TO any address, postpaid, three
months, on trial, for 25 cents. Those who wish
TO continue their subscription AFTER they have
tried il, may forward $3.50 to this Office, on re
cept Of which they will be entitled 10 the paper
for one year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

Now. we object to the above sensation
al style of announcing the result of so
important an event as national election;
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

Alderman Patier appeared in his seat.
The report of YIN. +. Gilbert, Esq,
corporation counsel was submitted and
read upon, an ordinance entitled IAN
ordinance to regulate wharfs and wharf
age in the port OF Cairo referred to HIM,
on Sept IL, 1877, for his opinion as to
the legality or right OF the city councilto
enact the same, and reads as follows, viz;
Law OFFICE OF GREEN q GILBERT
Cairo, llls., Oct. 2nd, 1871.
TO tie Hon. city emmett Of the city Of
Cairo:
GENTLEMEN: In matter of San Ordl.
nance to regulate wharis and wharfage III
the Port OF Caro- referred to me by your
honorable body tor an "Opini0n as to the
legality of said ordinance and right Of the
city council to pass the same beg to
say:
First-ln the case OF EnsmInger vs..
the people, etc. reported III "a Ills. reports
pg. 1884, etc., directly involving the ques-
tion OF Taylor & Parsons right 20 charge
and collect compensation for use of Cairo
wharfs, etc., the supreme court Of this
state announced "as the settled law OF
this state" that the banks OF the river and
wharfs thereon when owned by private
individuals are their private property;
that they are not subject to any public
servitude. and those using the same must
acquire the right by agreement, etc; that
riparian owner, having the right to the
exclusive use thereof, persons navigating
the river can not land and use the same,
against the will of the riparian owner,
and become trespassers If they do so
without consent; that the riparian ow-
ner, like the owner of other private prop
erty, has the right to charge and collect
reasonable compensation for the use
thereof; and that these well established
and recognized rights of property held
by individuals can not be Invested cX-
copt by regular condemnation through
the exercise OF the right of eminent dos
main under the limitations and restrlc-
ions of the constitution, ETC.. etc.
second-ln the case OF Taylor 4 Par
sons VS.. the city of Cairo. decided in the
circuit court Of the United States for the
Southern district of Illinois, at the June
term, 4. d., 1886, familiar, doubtless, to
every member OF the city council, and
wherein the ownership of the entire river
front and wharfs at the port of Cairo
was directly in issue, 1t was decided and
adjudged by the court, tho Hon. David
DAVIS, of the United States supreme
court presiding, that said river front and
wharfs were the private property Of
TAYLOR & Parsons, and that they, as
owners thereof. have the legal right to
charge and collect from those landing at
and using tile same reasonable com.
pensation therefor; and that the city Of
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
Intermittent Fover

Is 30 common in the country rs scarcely
to need comment. The causes which
produce it are such as cold, Irregular
living, over cxertion, low spirits, night
air, exposure to miasmatic exhalations.
&c. In large cities where edge tools
and agricultural implements are manu-.
featured, the grinder protects his lungs
from the injurious effects OF the dust
flying of the grindstone by wearing Q
respirator. The coal miner ere he de,
sends the shaft provides himself with
safety lamp to guard against fre.damp.
Now it Is equally necessary for those
who are brought in contact with any Of
the causes leading to Intermittent fever.
to provide themselves with that we'll
known and highly esteemed remedy
against 1t, the home stomach bitters.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
WV. TRIGd
Sept. 30th, ls77-2t.

Ed. BraxtOn has returned to his old
stand in the Reiser building, where he is
better prepared than ever to accommo-
date his patrons and the public who
may favor him with a call. He has gone
to considerable expense in fitting up 3
couple of nicely furnished rooms, which
he has provided with all the latest Inn
provements and conveniences. He em.
ploys only first class workmen and those
who patronize him will have their wants
attended to IN style and will receive
courteous treatment. {
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
From Swami and MARSH,

From land left saturated by receding
floods. and from pools stagnating in sun.
ken lots on the outskirts OF cities, rises q
vapor pregnant with disease. Its name
is miasma, and it is laden with the seeds
of fever and ague, bilious remittents, and
other malarial disorders. How to cope
successfully with these destructive mala-
dies is a problem solved more than a
quarter OF a century ago by the discovery
OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
has proved itself an absolute specific for
miasmatic disease in every torn, its sure
preventive, and superb invigorant and
general alternative of disordered conditions
of the system. Irrefragible evidence to
prove this fact has been aceumulating tor
years, and scarcely a day passes without
some fresh confederation Of IL. Eminent
physicians have, after thorough test,
pronounced the article perfectly efiica.
cious and absolutely pure. and the
American people long ago adopted 1t as
heir fayorite household remedy.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

There Is no case on record where DR..
Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound has failed TO give satisfaction.
On the other hand, whenever IT has been
used by our people, in severe colds,
coughs. asthma, bronchitis, Group,
whooping,cough and consumption, they
are enthusiastic in its praise. Contain
ing no opium or other dangerous drug,
it does not constipate, and is safe to adj
minister in all conditions Of health. This
is an important announcement, and the
suffering are advised to heed it. Trial
size. 10 cents; large sizes, 80 cents and
One Dollar. Sold by Barclay Bros.
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleas
ant Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant to take and requires
no physic. Price % cents Try 1t,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
Superior Mobile Oysters mt Sproats',
Corner Twelfth and Leves. Also Mack
NAV Trout and White Fish on Friday.


To my Patrons and the Public
take this method of Introducing to
you my new place OF doing business In
the future. Reason and experience
has demonstrated to you and I
that no house that sells on
a credit can compete with those doing
business on cash system. This being
true have resolved to do strictly cash
business in the future. propose to re.
duce the price of all my goods from 8 to
10 per cent, thus giving the buyer the
advantage OF going to market and buy.
ing where goods are sold tor cash
only. Goods will be do
llvered to any part Of the city as usual.
From this day we will have no pass book
accounts, nor keep any books In our
house of any kind. Thanking you for
past favors, we would ask continuance
OF the same under our new system.
WV. TRIGd.
Sept. 30th, lS77-2t.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
AT THE SAME OLD srAxD.
Not Richard HIMSELF bus Massom
Himself Again.

xot Richard HIMSELF bus Massem
"Hisnssif Again.
Mr.. =. Mats0n desires to announce to
the citizens OF Cairo and the surround
Ing country, that he has returned from
California, and again casting his lot In
Cairo, has opened new stock Of BOOTS
AND SHOES ut the same old stand, No.
40 Washington avenue. between Eighth
and Ninth streets, where, while thanking
his old friends tor their past patronage,
he desires to shake hands with them, and
supply them and many new customers
with anything they need in his line. His
stock is coming right in every day, and
Is the best the market affords. All are
invitedto call. N-lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
Grand Excursion to Chicago.

On Friday, Oct. 9th. Fare tor the
round trip, Cairo to Chicago aud retarn,
only Sll.OO Tickets good going on spe-
cial train, Oct. 9th. Good returning on all
regular trains for twenty days after arri-
wing IN Chicago. Accommodations will be
strictly first class, including Sleeping.
Coaches, &c. Tickets will DO sold on
board the steamer jim Fisk at Paducah,
and all points between Padueah and
Cairo; also at Hickman and Columbus.
Ky.
Tickets to Milwaukee and Grand Hav.
en- also on sale at $3.50 ami $3.50 in addi-
ton to the above rate ($ll.00) s.t-t-3t
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
wASHINE
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher
p. xunns,,. Bitter Wine OF Iron.

N ~. ~
This truly valuable tonic has been 50 thor
oashly tel by ell ciasses Of the community
that IL il now deemed indispensable as 4 tonic
medicine II costs but little, purres the
blood and gives tone 70 the stomach renoyates
the system and prolOngs life. Everybody
For The cure Of Weak stonachs, General De-
oility, Indigestion. Diseases OF the Stomach
snd for oil cases requiring tonic.
This vine includes the most agreeable ana
efficient salt Of iron we possess --Citraie OF
magnetic oxide combined 18th the most ener-
getis OF oil vegetable t"nics-1eilow Peruvian
Do ysu want something TO strengthen you
Doy want good appetite
DO you want TO get rid OF nervousness
Do you want energy
DO You want to sleep well
Do you want to build up your eonstitution'
90 you want 10 feel well
90 you want brisk and vigorous feeling
il You TO, try KUAXEL'S BITTER WINK
OF IRON.
beware of counterfeits, NJ kunEers Bitter
Wipeo. Iron IS the only sure aud e1ectual
remedy 10 the known world tor the permanent
ense of Dyskepsia and Debility and as there gre
Q number Of imitstions offered 10 the public,
4 would caution tbs community to purchase
none but the genuine article. manufactured by
Il, Ku..kel, and having his stamp on the cork
Of every bottle. The very FACT that others are
irving to initiate this valuable medicine, proves
- worth and speaks volumes in 1t favor. as'
Sold only In o. bottles. Sold by druggists
and Iesisrs every where. T.. r. Kunkel, Pro-
prietoY, 25s North Ninth street, Philsdelphla'
Ps.
TAPE WORM REMOVED ALIVE.
Head and all complete In two hours. No
fss Ill head passes. Seat, Pin and stomach
WorIna removed by DR.. kunkel, 2's North
ealsr or ask you drugsist for . bottle Of Dr..
EunSei's Wsrm Syrup. II never fails. Price VI
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
The European Hotel deduction In

The European MOtel-Dcductisn In
Board.
Mrs. Harry Walker, proprietress Of
the European Hotel, being well aware
OF the strlngency of money, has reduced
rates to all who may wish regular board
to sixteen dollers per month or four dol.
lara per week, tor day board. In con.
nection with the European Hotel Is a
first class restaurant where oysters,
game and all other dellcacles will be
served at all hours during day Or night.
go
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
YOu Can save

Money by getting your building material
of Lancaster s. Rice, They are selling lum.
Der at mill prices; large amount OF white
piae and cypress shingles OF the best brand
constantly on hand. We sell pine shin
giles at SIZE per thousand; sawed cedar
posts at at % cents each; white pine floor.
Ing at S22.5O per thousand; pine siding
at SIS 90 per thousand. Try your luck
with this firm. II.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
C0unmissiOn Merchants.
The Difference.

The ordinary Porous Plaster, on account
Of it, peculiar mechanical action, IL esteem
ed an article OF merit; but Benson's Capcine
Porous Plaster Ia considered Gil article OF
extraordinary merit. II Las the same
mechanical action, and. in addition, pos
sssses medicinal qualities OF remarkable
nature, which causes it 10 act at once,
relieve pam Immediately, and cure where
other Porous Plasters will not even relieve
For Rheumatism. Lame an Weak Back, Splna
Disease. Crick In the Back. Kidney Disease,
sprsins and Bruises, Severe Pains and stltchs',
Weskness Of the Back. etc.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
Inc iHhnAixctuie! Oh
Bsngon's Capcine Plaster

Rscsivsd the Il ighest Medal al the Centennial.
Ii now the standard remedy. Its as
sonishing pain relieving and strengthening
ouslities attracted the attention OF the Cen.
seminal jurors and thousands OF physicians
who visited the Centennial, who pr0nounc.
ed It the beat remedy ever invented for the
Aoove ailments. Sold py oil Druggists
Price, Is cents.
p9r Barclay Bros. Will supply the trade
In Caira
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

The firm of Lancaster & Rice, having
distanced all competitors in their line of
business, always selling at the low t
figures, keeping constantly on hand u
full supply OF building and finishing
lumber of all kinds; doors, sash and
blinds, oil, lead and glass. In TACT every.
thing in the building line. All orders
promptly filed at the lowest bottom
prices.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

Lancaster Il Rice having bought out
my entire stock, consisting Of doors,
sash, blinds. glass, moulding. etc., and
added it to their already large and select
stock of similar kind, take pleasure
In recommending all my former patrons
and the public generally, who wish to
purchase anything in their line to give
them their patronage.
II. l.. KsNgAH.
CAIRO, Sept. 20, lS77. Il
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

after the expenditure OF large amount
Of money in Improvements, and that said
improvements were made from their own
funds and that heretofore they had not
asked or received aid from the city, but
being now completely Impoverished, res.
pectiully pray for the passage ofan ordi-
ance for their relief that will enable them
to purchase lot and build Il substantial
house.
On motion OF Alderman Wright the
petition was referred to the ordinance
committee with instructions to report
thereon against first regular meeting,
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
RATES or ADVERTISING.

tS-All bills for advertising, are due and pay
able IN ADVANCE
Transient advertising will be inserted st tho
rate Of 81 90 per square for the first insertion
and 80 cents for each subsequent one liberal
discount will be made on standing and displ
advertisements
For inserting Funeral notice 81 90 Notice OF
meeting of societies or secret orders 90 cents for
each insertion
Church. Society, Festival and Supper notices
will only be inserted az advertisements
No advertisement will be received at less than
80 cents, and no advertisement will be inserted
Sor less than three dollars per month
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

Superior Mobile Oysters at sproats
Corner Twelfth and Levee, Also MACK
NAV Trout and White Fish on Friday
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

rresh Baltimore oysters, raw. atswed
Or stsd. q az n01ssu 2, sHs dSy o. nisas
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
CAIRO, Sept. 20. 1877. II

Cairo ElatAs- Call and Tav TrteoA
Having discharged DR.. Lower and
renovated my bath rooms, with The sddi-
ton of a new receiver atter ths lstese
and most convenient stys, ! shall taGs
great pleasure N giving betAs slshss
medisated Or Otherwise. TO u who uAy
call on me.
I'm peshAnSA
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

Fresh Baltimore oysters, raw, stewed
or fried, at oil hours OF the day or night,
at Harry Walkers Crystal Saloon. OF
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04
LOCAL aUsINEss NOTICES

LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
OF one square Is lines space or more, in
serted in the BULLETIN as follows (Less
than one square counted as asquare.)
One insertion per square. 30
Two insertions per qdare.-,."".". 20
Threeinsertions per square.."......" On
Six insertions per square, ! 70
Two weeks per square. ......."..',." ~
One month per square-"....".""...... . ~
Special rates made Oh large advertise
ments or for longer time,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

Fresh Baltimore oysters, raw, stewsd
or fried, at all hours Of the day or night,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

On motion OF Alderman Wright, the
report was received, approved anI or
dered filed.
The committee on police, jill and fire
department reported the want OF ncces,
sary repairs at the jail, and recommended
that the same be made.
On motion Of Alderman patier the
committee we're authorized to make such
repairs as were necessary by the follow
Ing vote: ANt
Ayes-Foley, Halliday, Lancaster,
O'Callahan, Paller, lIiltennouse aud
Wright.
Nays-None. ..t M6tl I# f
PETITIONS.
Alderman Foley presented a petition,
signed by the president, secretary and
committee of the Delta City Fire Co.,
which was read by the clerk, stating the
loss by fire of their engine house on the
morning Of tho l2tb Of September, there
BY leaving them houselsss, Immediately
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-10-04

On motion OF Alderman Halliday the
above salary bills were allowed and Or
dered paid by the following vote:
Ayes-Foley, Halliday, Lancaster,
O'CaIiahan, Paier, RittenhousG and
Wright.
NayS-NOnc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-01-30
Spurit Of geffcrsnr,
charlestOwr, jefferson County. West Va.
TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 80, 1877.
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

- Lucille Western, the celebrated actress,
died in Brooklyn on the 18th inst
- The New Orleans Republican, the organ
of the Kellogg, Packard party, has served
notice on the leaders that it must suspend.
The New York Tribune makes this frank
acknowledgment ''Thc word of the Louisi>
ana returning hoard itself counts for nothing
with any intelligent man."
There was fall of live snakes during
storm in Memphis on Monday of last week,
and hundreds of them were to be seen crawl
ing around, from foot to eighteen inches
long.
- The " NJ l. cadets, at Lexington, are
giving musical entertainments, half the
proceeds for tho Lee Mausoeum fund, and
the other to replace the Institute library,
burnt by Hunter during the war.
- The third annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of Vir>
giuia closed its session at Petersburg on Sun>
day week. Thos. D. Ransom, Esq of Staun-
ton, presided over tho convention.
- Major George Granstaf, of Edinburg.
Shenandoah county, Va, celebrated his
minetieM Christmas by family reunion
His living descendants number 157, aud of
this number II were at the reunion.
- The body Of Jim ireland, colorcd, was
found frozen, on the road leading from Mill
wood to Winchester, a few days ogo. He
had been missed for some days, and it is sup>
posed the body had lain in the snow for a
week when found.
A little daughter of Mr.. George Pine.
jaier at Berryvilie, narrowly escaped being
severely burned two weeks ago. She was
standing near the Gre when her clothing was
caught by the flames, but fortunately her
mother entered the room, and quickly wrap~
ping the child in blanket the flames were
smothcred.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-01-30
p oETIc AL
TWO MEN KNOW.

know duke: well-let him pass
may uot cali his grace an nss;
Though if did I'd do 20 wrong.
Save toithe asses and my senC.
The duke is neither wise nor good;
He CANDLES. drinks, scorns Womanhood,
And at tho ago of tTenty-four
WaS.worn and battered as three score.
know a waiter in Pail Mall.
Who works and waits and reasons well;
Is gentle. courteous and refined,
And has . magnet in his mind.
What ia it makes his graceicss grace
So liko jockey out of plncei
What makes the waiteT-tel who can
So very like gentlemanf
Perhaps their mothersl God is great!
Perhaps tits accideDt--or fate!
Perhaps beeauss-hold not my pen -
We can breed horses. but not men.