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How to Control a Boy.

A woman with long chin and other
marks of personal beauty called at the
Central Station at an early hour and in
trodnced herself to Bijah as widow
woman and the mother Of 12-year-old
bow whom she could not control.
"Can't control him, ehai unused the
old man as he scratched his head
What is his worst feature?"
swell, L can't keep him in nights"
she replied.
Cant, ehP And you want to know
what I'd do if he was my boy
"Yes."
"Well, III tell you, madam In the
first place I'd order carload OF rail-
road iron. When I got it I'D lay the
boy on the floor on his back, and then
I'd pile the bars this way and that way,
and across and up and down until had
four tons holding him down, and then
I'd sit down on top the heap and ask
him if be felt like whooping around"
Butisn't railroad iron quite costlyP"
she cautiously inquired.
"Well, it's a good deal cheaper than
it was, madam, but if you can't afford
to try that plan why don't you get an
augur shout four feet long and bore it
through your boy, and into the back
door?"
sit might Kill him, Mr.. JOY"
"Very likely, but isn't it better for
you to kill him now than for him to
wander out West in his middle age and
be choked to death with cheap roper"
Then you would kill him now, would
you?"
81 would"
"I don't see how 1 can, and yet it
may be the best way" she said, and
the tears fell so fast that she dropped
her veil and went out.-DetrOit Free
Press
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himself through the heart with a rife.
Mental depression, the effect of continued
III health, is supposed to have been the
cause.
THE Senate has recently confirmed
the following nominations. 4. A. Watts,
United States Attorney for Wyoming Terri
tory; L. p. Luckey, Secretary Of the Ter
ritory Of Utahi Jno. Young, Indian Agent,
Blackfeet Agency, Montana; A. W. Brig
ham, Indian Agent, Whitestone Agency,
Eeb.; j. 4. G.. Pitkin, United States Mar
shsl Of Louisiana; j. B. Keefer, United
States Army Paymaster, rank of Major.
THE funeral of John O'Mahoney, the
late Fenian ehieftsin, was the occasion Of a
very large demonstration in New York City
on the 18th. The remains were escorted By
an immense procession OF Irish societies to
the steamer Dakoia, which is to bear them
back to Cd Ireland for interment.
DIR. NJ. NJ. WIsHARD, Superintendent
Of the Orphans Home at Knightstown,
Ind, cut his throat at the st. James Hotel
liz New Orleans on the 14th.
The French General Changanier
died on the 14th, aged 81.
THE Emperor of Brazil had cordial
interview with the Pope on the 18th.
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Influence of Fear on Law and
Justice.

Yesterday on the train which leaves
East Liberty, shortly after II O'Clock,
was rather dilapidated-lo looking col
ored individual as a passenger. No no.
tice was taken of the dusky traveller I'M
til the conductor came into the car and
stated to an acquaintance:
See that darkyP"
eyes,
"Well, he's a smallpox nurse
nursed Bailey, who died at Home
wood"
The comments were few, but there
was an immediate scramble among
those seated nearest to the nurse, while
the more timid retreated to the plat
form and held an indignation meeting.
This proceeding aroused the ire of the
colored person, who took it exceeding
ly i'll that he should be Stunned by his
fellow-passengers because of his voca-
ton, and he alighted from the car upon
its arrival at the depot with ill disguised
expressions of disgust.
But he was heard from again. Later
in the day it was alleged that while en-
ployed at the house of Mr.. Bailey he
had purloined several articles of jewel
ry, and, an information having been
made against him before Deputy Mayor
Bradley, two minions of the law seized
upon the colored person and proceeded
in very uneeremonious style to hustle
him before the tribunal. When near
ing the magistrates Office a thought
occurred to the prisoner, and he sug-
gested that it would not, perhaps, be
the correct thing for him to enter the
justice shop.
"WhyP" queried one of the officials.
giving the prisoner an extra boost.
"Cos rs a smallpox nuss, boss.
OATS why"
simultaneously with this statement
one constable fell off on one side, while
the other dug rapidly away from the
other, and the prisoner unexpectedly
found himself free man. Not know
ing very well what he was to do under
the circumstances the colored person
meandered into the Office and proceed
ed to argue his own case with the mag
istrate in very friendly and conf
Dental manner. As soon as the Justice
dispenser discovered who and what his
visitor was he retreated to the back part
of the Office, and, with an expressive
gesture, howled:
"Git!"
"But, boss, de laws got me whar my
hairs short. What are you gwine to do
about de case?"
"Git!" shrieked the Justice, sand
never show up here again"
And the prisoner got.
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evidence dliuride as to papers opened by the
President of the Senate in the presence Of the
two Houses, to prove the election of other per-
sons than those regularly certified to by the
Governor Of the State of Louisiana, and sccord
ing to the determination and declaration Of their
certificate Of the Governor 80 lar as il is founded
upon the action Of the Returning Board. The
report viii also state that the Commission could
not receive any evidence TO show that any Elect
or was ineligible the It'll of Novem-
Der, the day of election, on the ground
that 1t was not essential TO chow that an Eector
was eligible that day. so long as he was eligI-
bic when he cast his vote in the Electoral Col
lege; and the fact appears that the alleged incl
igible Electors, Brewster and LeVisse, were
chosen 10 fill vacancies by their own absence
from the College. and here was no allegation Of
ineligibility at the time they cast their vote.
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unsuccessful attempt to assasinate
Gov. Packard was made in New Or
leans on the 18th, by young man
named VIM. Henry Weldon. He en-
tered Gov. Packard's private Office just
before noon, while the latter was sitting
at his desk in conversation with several
gentlemen, and as the Governor turned
around in response to his salutatiOn,
Weldon drew pistol and pointed it at
Packard's breast. The latter instantly
struck the weapon down and grappled
with his assailant. The pistol was dis
charged, the ball striking Packard on
the right knee-cap, inhicting a slight
wound. A number of Packard's
friends who were present imme-
diately drew their revolvers, and
one fired at Weldon, wounding him in
the left arm. He was taken into Gus
tody, and from an examination of pa
pers found upon his person it was as
certained that his name was as above
stated, and that he was recently from
Philadelphia. He claimed to be cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Press,
but that paper denies all knowledge of
him. Being asked his motive, he re-
piled: "Only patriotism" He had
only been in New Orleans "a hours,
and it was thought by many he was in
sane, while others charged the attempt
ed assassination to political motives.
Weldon, the young man who at
tempted to assassinate Gov. Packard,
is identified as dry-goods clerk re-
Gently employed in Mobile, where he
had gone TO the bad from hard drink
ing, coupled with an unfortunate love
affair. He was last seen in Mobile on
the 18th, when he informed an ac-
quaintance that he was going to kill
himself.
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PERSONAL AND POLITICAL,

CHARLES O'CoNOR few days since
paid visit to President Grant in company
with Secretary Fish, on which occasion, it
is said, he rendered an apology to the Pres
dent for certain expressions made use Of in
letter written by him, which had found
its wsy into the newspapers.
CHARLES B. WILKINSON, of st. Jo-
seph, Mo-, convic ed of defrauding the rev.
enue, was pardoned on the 10th.
JOHN c. TRACY, President, and J. L.
Chapman, Cashier, OF the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank Of Hartford,
Conn.,, are under arrest-the former for
misdemeanor in fslsifying accounts, and the
latter for ENLIGHTENMENT Of SO, 900. The
Bank has lost about $500, 900 by overdrafts
and loans on poor security, but fortunately
has a surplus sufficiently large to meet all
liabilities.
Col. HENRY ToMLTNsoN, of Mem
phis, Tenn, who had been visiting his
family at Bridgeport, Conn.,, and was on
board the unfortunate train that persisted
at the Ashtabula bridge, died on the 10th
at Ashtabula from the effects of his injuries.
Col. Tomlinson was formerly resident of
St. Louis, and Joined the Federal army at
the breaking out Of the War.
IT is reported that DR.. w. II. James,
an American, and a former resident Of Pr
oche, New, has become food for the canni-
balls Of New Guinea. DR.. James was with
an exploring party from Melbourne, and he
and another, becoming separated from the
main party, fell into the clutches Of the can
nibals and both persisted, It is believed, in
the manner described.
LERDo, ex-President of Mexico, to-
gether with Gen. Escobedo, Manuel Ro-
nero and other distinguished Mexican ref
ugees, arrived in New York, on the steamer
Colon from Aspinwsll, on the 10th.
BISHOP O'HARA, of the diocese of
Scranton, Pa, has issued pastoral letter
accommodating all members OF the San
Gent Order OF Hibernisns,' popularity
known as the "Molly Msguires. -
Hon. JAMES L. JOHNSON, of Owens |
boro, KY, formerly Representative in Con-
gress from the Second Kentucky District, |
committed suicide on the 18th, by shooting
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PODnIarIfY.

The popularity Of Messrs. James 8. Kirk q
Co.'S soaps, manufactured in Chicago, 10
shown by the unprecedented sale which their
goods have reached during the year 1876. This
by far is the largest soap manufacturing con-
Germ in the United States, producing and selling
in all pats of this country, from the Red River
OF the North to New Orleans, and from Port
land, Me-, to San Francisco, q, 10000 pounds
annually. No so-called greases en'er into these
soaps. Only pure refined tallow and vegetable
oils are used, containing no adulteration- Fair
and square weights always reliable. This Is
why their soaps are so popular with all good
and economical housekeepers.
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ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

FEB. 10.-The Electoral Commission
held brief session, but without transacting any
business adjourned till Monday. The following
are the grounds of decision in the Florida case:
That il is not competent under the Constitu-
ton and law as it existed at the date of the pas
sage OF the act constituting the Commission TO
go into evidence aliHRdi the papers opened by
the President of the Senate, in the presence OF
the two houses, TO prove that other persons than
those regularly certified to by the Governor Of
Florida, according TO the determination and
declaration Of their appointment ny the Board of
STATE Canvassers, prior TO the time required for
the performance of their duties, had been ap-
pointed Electors; or by counter proof to show
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THE MARKETS.

ST LOUIS. February II, 1871.
BEEvEs-Choice, IS .2565.s0; Good 20 Primes
$40 9j:15; Cows and Beifers' sz''''G''O0'
Corn-Fed Texans, e. $50 80.
HOUSEKEEPING, s5 4O0o.I',
sHEEP-Common TO Fancy, s2:I5SS 81.
FLoUR-Choice Country, s6.e'0o-SOi AAA
WmEAT-Red. No. .. si5oa1.s1i No.
sl.46h41.H.
CoRN-No. Mixed, 40A G4l<c.
OATs-No. 2, $50 $40.
RENO. 2. 66667c.
TIMOTHY sEED-Prime, s1.eoS2 90.
TOBAcCo-Planters' Lugs, s3.eOs5.roi Me-
dunn Shipping Leaf, s7.C0@s.00.
HAY-Choiee Timothy, sl0 .5oSll.O.
BUrTER-Choice Dairy. 2Sa25c.
EGGs-Fresh, l2H6
PORK-Standard Mess, sl5.esGl61J.
LARD-Prime Steam, l0k 0iehc.
wooL-Tub- washed. Choice, aassci Un-
WASHED Combing. 40 &c.
Corros-Middling, Ike.
NEW YORK.
BEEvEs-Native Steers, ss.O06ll %.
SHEEP-Common to Choice, s4.T56I-l3h.
HOGs-Live, s5.6 $50.
FLoUR-Good 10 Choice. 81 .f00s.l0-
WHEAT-No. Chicago, .45d ~.
CoRS-Western Mixed, Ole, bsSeoHc.
OArs-Western Mixed, 4lG54c.
PORK-Mess, SIC 70G .6.SO.
CQTToN-Aiddling, l2'tc.
CHICAGO.
BEEvEs-Common t. Choice, $3.50 o.. soeo.OO'
HOGs~Common to Choice, s5.5Ods-sO.
sHEEP-s2.7596.O 90 -. 49,.
8 1ring Extra, S6-5OGI 90. 1000,
WgHAr-Spring, No. 2, Sl.3OH 0l.3lj
sJring, No. 3, sl.l9X0L2JH-
CoRS-No. 2, AZ ai2c-
CATs-No. 2, 34Xd3sc-
RYE-No. 2, eS5< 660c-
PoRK-Mess, 81 rs
LARD-Per cwt., sl0. 400l0.45.
KANSAS CITY.
BEEvEs-Sative Steers, ss.ooa4-5o; Native
Cows, SI.7563. 25.
HOGS 4.5065.t5.
MEMPHIS.
FLoUR-Choice, ss.256S.s0
CORS-Mixed, 47G49c.
OATs-White, 53655c.
CoTroN-Middling. 12Kc.
NEW ORLEANS.
FLOUR-Choice Family, IS. T5as.O0.
eoRN--W hite, 54955c
OArs-St. Louis, 45647c.
HAY-Prime, $14.009 800.
PORK-New Mess. SI7.4.GI7.50.
BAcOS-7z 9l0A
CorroS-Middling, l2<c.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, on the 10th, the Chair pre-
sented a communication from the President OF
the Electoral Commission, informing the Senate
ithad decided upon the matter submitted con-
corning the Electoral votes from Floriaa. The
Sergeant atAr was directed to request the
attendance of absent Senator's, and at the as-
pointed hour the members of the Senate pro-
ceeded TO the hall Of the House ...;.I In the House
the Speaker presented a communication similar
10 that read in the senate from the President of
the Electoral Commission. 1t was resolved to re-
GIVE the Senate in joint session at / O'Clock.
his amendment was defeated, 40 to 90. he gave
notice that he would call the yeas and nays when
ever there was another attempt to delay proceed
ings.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-22

JOSE MARIA IGLEsIAs, ex-Chief-Jus-
tice of Mexico and claimant of the Pres
idency, is a man of learning, and at p
had already been for some time a'col-
lege professor. He is distinguished for
his classical attainments, and has been
a historian and an editor.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-22

Conspicuous among the highest examples
of success which the present century can
show is Hos etter's Stomach Bitters. Tho
record Of its triumphs over disease Is to be
traced in the written Acknowledgements Of
thousands who have experienced its beneh-
cent effects, and the evidence Of its popu-
larity is to be found in the vast and grow
ing demand for the article in North and
South America, Mexico. Guatemala, the
West Indies, Australia and Europe. The
reasons for its unparalleled success are Co
gent ones. The accumula ted evidence OF
nearly thirty years shows that it is q certain
remedy for malarial disease, as well as its
surest preventive; that it eradicstes dys-
pepsia, constipation, liver complaint and
nervousness, counteracts tendency TO govt,
rheumatism, urinary and uterine disorders;
that il imparts vigor to the feeble, and cheers
the mind while it invigorates the body.
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The Department of the Interior has
received certificates of the completion
of a 50-mile section Of the Southern
Pacific Railroad, in California, on the
Yuma Division, and two sections of 20
miles on the Tulare Division. The
Commissioners report that the road is
progressing eastward, and the track
will probably cross the Colorado River
at Fort Yuma, and on to Arizona, by
the middle of March.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-22

sANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOB CATARRR
Is local and constitutional remedy, and is
prepared by distillation. Not particle Of
woody fiber or caustic chemicals enters into
It's composition. 1t thus differs from all
other Catarrh remedies.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-22

A CHEERFUL temperament is good
thing out in the grasshopper district.
A man writes to the Sibley (Nev.)
Gdzstte: "As we sit by our bright hay
fire and think of men back in the tim
bered country who are obliged to haul
wood in the cold weather, we're glad
we escaped such dogs life"
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A PiOus Diplomat.

Some few days ago, says the Wheel
ing Leader, minister, from one of the
neighboring towns, came to Wheeling
on a short visit. He WAS out calling
pretty late one night, and, upon return
ing home, he was suddenly met in a
lonely part of the city by highway
man, who thrusta pistol at the clergy
man and demanded his ''mOney or his
life." The minister was startled, but
his presence of mind did not forsake
him, and he thus addressed the would
be thief in the most solemn and affect
ing tone:
"My good man, you shall have ev
cry cent L possess. Igive it you will
ingly, but l hope you will listen to me
for q moment"
The preacher then fell to work and
went over whole sermon, and IN the
most melting terms beseeched him to
forsake his present mode of living. The
stars twinkled above in undimmed
glory, and the sad winds whirled around
the adjacent corner. 1t was an impress
i've occasion, and the silent influence OF
night, in conjunction with the eloquent
and sweetly modulated tones OF the
preacher, caused the robber to soften
and grow penitent.
The preacher saw this, and, watching
an opportune moment, exclaimed,
"My friend, you have done me wrong,
Though you shall have my money. But
get down on your knees and ask for
giveness for your SINS"
The penitent thief got down on his
knees, and, when he had completely
unhinged, the preacher kicked him in
the stomach, and then ran up the street
like narrow-gauge engine.
THE movement in Philadelphia to
stop the ringing of the bells of st.
Marks Church is earnest, judging by
the publication of volume OF testi-
mony. The church is in fashionable
neighborhood that would be quiet ex-
cept for these bells. The annoyed res
idents testify that the value of the prop
erty has been deprecated; that in
valids have been endangered; and
many go out of town on Saturday and
remain until Monday, in order to es-
cape the torture on Sunday; that the
ringing is unskillful, and therefore more
annoying to persons of musical taste.
Six physicians say that the amount of
sickness is unquestionably greater with
in hearing of the bells than it would be
if they were silenced. An instance of
insanity, alleged to have been caused
by this nuisance, is cited. Proof is
given of the depreciation of property.
In the trial of the suit, now in prog
ress, a model of the church and its
neighbOrhood is used.
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THE Treasury Department has is
sued an order prohibiting the importa-
ton of neat cattle and the hides of neat
cattle from Germany, until further or
ders, in consequence of the rinderpest
there.
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The Russian army of advance num-
bers 10000 infantry, $4,000 cavalry
and 72O guns, mostly massed at Kish-
neff, on the Danube, where it can be
crossed in single day. There are two
army corps at Odessa, enumerated with
the above.
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C0IdH and COu0hn.

Sudden changes of weather are sources Of
Pulmonary and Bronchial affections. Take at
once BrouCn's bronchial TToehSs," let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat be
ever SO slight.
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REPORTS from Deadwood, D. T., on
the 18th, were to the effect that num-
Der of Indian depredations had recently
been committed in the Black Hills, and
fears were entertained of a general on
slaught by the hostile Indians.
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Mexico, Florida and Black Hawk war;
Soldiers & widows write Col. L. BINGHAM to-,
Attys for Claims Land Titles, Washington, ID. u
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CoNuNDBUM FOR SAINT VALENTINES DAY:
Was Saint Valentine
varnish- makery
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SPOTTED TAIL, Chief of the Sioux,
with body-guard of 200 chosen war
riors, on the 10th started on a self-im-
posed mission to obtain an interview
with the chiefs of the hostiles, now re-
ported to be massed near the forks
Of Tongue River, and counsel them
to accept, while there is yet time, the
terms offered by the Government, viz,
the surrender of their arms and ponies
Spotted Tail expects to be absent more
than a month, but will communicate
with Gen. Crook as soon as he reaches
the hostile camp. The Indians think
there is a strong probability that this
movement will be successful in terminal
ing the war.
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CURRENT TOPICS,

THE minority report of the House
Special Committee on Louisiana is
signed by Representatives Hurlbut,
Townsend, Danford, Grape and Joyce
all the Republicans of the Commit
tie. The report declares that /" this
much abused Returning Board have
acted in the spirit of the law creating
them, and that their determination is
final in the matter,'' and
the report concludes with q
resolution further declaring
that the election held for Presidential
Electors in Louisiana, 9TH November,
1876, was examined into, determined,
declared and promulgated by proper
authorities of said State under all forms
of law and in conformity with the Con-
stitution of the United States.r
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in the state OF LOulSlana-dn0 tneY cid put ii
out. oh, right well and effectually. Gentlemen
of AMerca-that is a higher designation than
gentlemen of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that
there is on trial here to- night the question wheth
er those laws made in Louisiana in pursuance
of that l03d article of her Constitution enjoining
it on the Legislature to make laws of protection OF
the right OF freedmen to vote, shall be emf reed
II you fail to execute these laws you will have
stabbed your country in that place where we are
taught from childhood the life Of the country is
to be found and to reside, to-wit: In the free
dom and purity Of the ballot-box."
FEB. 15.-The Electoral Commission met
at 10 rs and Mr.. Evarts continued the argument
on the Republican side. He contended that the
right to cast its votes rested with the State, and
was not grant from the General Government
Whatever power the Federal Government DOS
sessed it held through the terms of the Federal
Constitution. The ninth and tenth articles of the
Amendments reserved in terms to the States all
rights not specially delegated. The whole mat
ter OF selecting an Elector, determining the
mode, and issuing the certificates, belonged to
the State. 1t was for the Federal Government
to count the votes after they had left the State.
Mr. Evarts reviewed at length the State law in
regard to Electors, and argued that the Hayes
Electors in aling the vacancies, acted clearly as
prescribed by the statutes. In conclusion he con-
tended that the decision in the Florida case
covered every point in the present case. Judge
Campbell then made the closing argument upon
the d, mocratic side, after which the Commission
went into secret session.
FEB. 16.-The Electoral Commission was
in secret session until O'Clock. during which
time nine different votes were taken upon vari-
Gus motions to admit testimony in the Louisiana
case, each of which was rejected by the strict
party vote of s 70 I TIE original motion of Mr.
Hoar was then passed, by vote Of s TO Z, as fol-
lows: ''Ordersd, That the evidence offered be
not received" at the conclusion Of the voting
counsel were admitted, and after some discussion
regarding further arguments in the case the
Commission again went into secret session. Mr..
Morton then offered the following resolution,
which was adopted-S tot:
Resolved, That the persons named as Electors
in certificate number one were lawful Electors
of the State of Louisiana, and that their votes
are the votes provided by the Constitution Of
The United States, and should be counted for
President and Vice President.
The ground Of the decision, as stated IN the
report signed by the majority, is substantially
IS follows; That it is not competent to go into