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transmitted to him by the several electoral clerks, to keep the same safe, and open all cer- titicates, or those purporting to be such, In the presence of the Senate and House of Represen- tatives.
 Third-That the Constitution does confer on the Senate and House of Representatives the power to examine and ascertain the votes to be counted as electoral votes.
 Fourth-That in the execution of that power in respect to the counting of the electoral votes, the House has at least equal power with the Senate.
 Fifth-That in the counting of the electoral votes no vote can be counted against the judg- ment and determination of the House Of Repre- sentatives.
 Sixth-That the committee have leave to sit again, and report hereafter further matter for the consideration of the House.
 The report, with the minority report submit ted by MT. Burchard (Rep.), of Illinois, was ordered to be printed
 MT. William Orton, president of the Western Union telegraph company, was before the House under writ. Mir. Orton disclalms any intentional disrespect to the committee or to the House, and declares his readiness to appear before that committee on it's return to Washing ton and give his testimony fully and freely. lie therefore asks to be discharged from custody. He was remanded to the care of the sergeant at-arms. Mir. Cockrane (Dem.) of Pennsyl- vania, introduced resolution lnstructmg the committee on the judiciary to inquire whether and what concessions and privileges heretofore granted by Congress and now enjoyed by the Western Union telegraph company are reyok- able by Congress; and if said committee shall determine that such concessions and privileges are revokable, then further to inquire into the expediency of reporting bill revoking the same and repeating the acts of Congress under which they were conferred, and that leave be granted to said commttee to report at any tme me- | two-thirds ill the affirmative.
 MT. Hatcher Oem.), of Missouri, moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill for the relief of tobacco growers. It provides that tobacco growers shall haze the right to sell leaf tobacco free from any tax, fine or other restrictions Defeated-yeas, 1O2 nays, ninety-nine; two thirds not voting aftirmatively.
 MT. Caulfeld (Dem.), of Illinois, moved to suspend the rules and pass bill that it be un- lawful to keep more than one regiment of lnfan- try, one company of artillery, and one company of cavalry in Washington during the sessions of Congress. Defeated-yeas, 99; nays, 97.
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THE MANUFACTORY.

The Estey Organ manufactory is well worth a visit to any interested in mechanc cal and art progress. The works are situated on an eleva- ted plateau, overlooking a considerable portion of the village of Brattleboro'. They consist of eight main slate covered factories, which are forty feet apart three stories high one hundred wide. Near by is 6 gas house, which supplies not only the factories, but some portions of the village, with Illuminating gas of excellent quail ity. A steam fire engine, named "J. Estsy," is kept constantly ready for use and may be manned at q moments notice by drilled com pany of the worlmen. A perfect system of speaking tubes and electric bells establishes in- stantaneous communication between the office and all parts of the premises. Over five hum dred workmen are employed, and every caro is taken to secure for them health, comfort And safety, as well as 6 perfect and economical working of the establishment; Many of the little rooms occupied by the tuners are made charmingly eosy with pictures and flowers, ar ranged te suit tho taste of the occupants. The cheerful hum of machinery mingles with the chirping of thousands of reeds, and sends forth Q not discordant song of industry which pene- trates many of the pleasant homes of the work men. -4r r.3 Naft@A :.
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..z,Fbe Faropean Copference,.

At the tsitting of the European con- ference the Marquis of Salisbury, in the name of his European colleagues, com municated to the representatives of the Porte the last proposals of the powers, whose demands were reduced and soft -ened The gendarmerie, the division of Bulgaria into two provinces, the re- s>strietion of Turkish troops to certain rpfaces are not mentioned in the proposi- -tions. The previous propositions for an international commission, and making the appointment of governors of prov -inees subject to the consent of the powers, are considerably modified. In addition to the concessions, the cession of Zavornik to Seryia is left in suspense The proposals for the aggrandizement of Montenegro are reduced to limits which the Porte has signifed it's willingness to accept. Thus all contested points are -felinuuished by the powers, except the commission of supervision and the ap- apointment of governors, and even these points are much altered. The powers .now. propose that the appointment of governors of provinces be subjected to their approval only during the next five years, and that, instead of an interna- tional commission, a mixed body com posed of Europeans and Turks be es- abolished.
 After making his communication, Lord Salisbury announced that if the Porte did not agree to the proposals now made, -he had instructions to quit Constanti- nople. Sir Henry Elliott said he had also been instructed in that event to withdraw and leave the British embassy in care of 8 charge d'afaires. All the other European plenipotentiaries in suc- cession made similar declarations, some of them laying stress on the fact that it was the Porte's interest to accept the proposals.
 Safuet Pasha replied. He expressed regret that the decision of the powers should require him to refer the matter to the Porte before giving final answer but he would say that he did not think it possible for Turkey to yield upon the questions relative to the commission of supervision and the appointment of gov ernors, these proposals which affect the independence of the Porte have already been rejected. The Porte, however, would examine the communication and reply definitely thereto at the next sit ting.
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Burying the ShinnecOcks.

The funeral of six of the ten Shinne- cock Indians lost in the Circassian took place in the Indian village, on Long Island. The attendance was very large, not only of Indians, but of whites from the surrounding country. The services were held in the Presbyterian church, and were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Shiland and Hallock, of Southampton.
 The widows and sisters of the dead men occupied the front seats and kept up q monotonous moaning that impressed the listener like weird melody, rising and falling in regular cadence. The services were opened by quaint Methodist hymn, sung by the dusky company without instrumental accompaniment, but with certain rocking of the body and beating of time that added much to it's effect. The words or the hymn affect ed the female mourners to extravagant and noisy grief, that was soon quieted by the reading, by Mir. Shiland, of that chapter of Job beginning: "Man that IS born of woman is of few days and full of trouble" The services were very short. The coffins containing the bodies had been left outside the church, and at the conclusion of the services the lids were taken from them. Then there was scene of the widest grief among the women. Some of them screamed in their agony; others tainted or were convulsed with mysteries. Even the more stoical men looked on with tears coursing down their furrowed cheeks. Then the lids were replaced The hearses, six ordi- nary farm wagons, received their loads, and the procession started for the neg lected, unfenced little cemetery on the west side of the Neck. The common grave into which the bodies were lower- ed with their heads to the west was semi circular, and had been cut with great difficulty through inc frozen earth. At the grave there was~a repetition of the narrowing scenes enacted before the church. These so worked upon the feelings of the spectators that they hur- ried away, and in q few minutes the bleak cemetery was deserted save by the shovelers, who heaped high the cold earth.
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Story of an Eyewitness.

The Cleveland Herald says: The fol- lowing description of the scene at Ashta- bulG on the night of the railroad disaster is from an eyewitness, who, at the mo- ment of the crash, was at the railroad stationy having come across the fated bridge only short time before the in terrupted passage of i" No. D." The wind was blowing so at the time that the crash was not heard at the station. The first alarm was some ones shouting: |" No. 5 IS over the bridgeI" Rushing at once to the river the narrator was present just as thP wreck was beginning to burn. To borrow his, own words "As I looked down, I couldn't see more than four or i've cars at first, they were so buried under each other. They had just started to burn. The Socrates had stopped about 150 feet from the edge, and as I came along the engineer said to me: Great God the train is over the bridge-all but us. rushed right down, and almost the first one met was the fireman. He was walking about and seemed stunned and dazed. He said he was cold and wanted some one to take care of him. carried him up the hill to the switch shanty, and then the cars were all in a blaze. The sky was all lighted up and the snow was just coming down from the heavens in waves. You could look right down in there and see them writhing with the horrible agony like worms, and fighting the fire, and oh, that moaning -I can't describe it-it was like a long Oh-o-o-o in such fearful vail, the sound rising and falling, and every once in a while a fearful shriek and desperate cry for help. Women were swooning, and this moaning cry kept up for-oh, I can't tell how long, but it seemed good while. It seemed to me that fifty people must have passed me up the bank, some climbing, and others being pulled or car ried up. It was burning for a long time in the night, but nothing could be done. Oh,. it was awful ! and I can't remember what I did down there on the ice, or how long it lasted. "
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Massachusetts, Finances.

The annual report of the Massachu= settS State auditor has been submitted to the Legislature, and is in substance as follows: Estimated expenditures for 1877, s4,771, 300; revenue, $4, ,OO8, ,241; deficit, S763, ,059. Of the funded debt, $S5O,OOO will fall due in 1877. There must therefore be a State tax of from Sl, 200, 900 to s1, 400, 900, which is the smallest State tax since 1861; that of 1865 was $4, ,700,0O The funded debt of the State is s33, $50, 900, a reduction pf $336, 900 from the previous year. The net cost of the Hoosac tunnel and Troy and Greenfield railroad has been $17, 200,079, of which g, 900, 900 was added during the past year.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26
Liver COmDIaint.

In this disease WIsTAR's BALsAM has nn- doubtedly proved more efficacious than any remedy hitherto employed and in numerous instances where patients had endured long and severe suffering, without receiving the least benefit from various remedies, and when mercury has been resorted to in vain, the use of the BALsAM has restored the liver to a healthy action, and in many instances effected perma- nent cures, after every known remedy had fail ed to produce the desired effect
 From Wm. c. Potter, Waterford, N Y.
 "A few years since was 50 severely attacked with liver complaint as to be entirely unable to attend to my business. I consulted with the best physicians in our place, but they gave me no relief. After suffering for more than a year, being confined to the house much of the time, procured bottle of WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY, and before had used one-lmlf of it was able to resume my business as usual"
 Fifty cents and $1 a bottle. Sold by all drug gists.
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A Duel or Not.

The Bennett-May difficulty is one of the most mysterious that has afflicted New York for years. It was known that q duel was fought, but whether any body was hurt or not, or whether the pistols were loaded with ball or not was the mystery. Bennett has sailed for Europe or he has not sailed, it is not known which, and May was dangerously injured or he was not injured at all and hes gone to South America, or is in Baltimore, it is not known which.
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There can be no mistake about it.
 "Matchless plug tobacco takes the lead Old fine cut chewers say it gives better satisfaction and is cheaper than fine cut You cannot be imposed upon, as each plug has the words "Matchless P. T. Co.," on wood tag. Try it once and you will always use it. Manufactured
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On the death of one of England's most eminent physicians, all his effects were sold by package marked [" Advice to Physicians" which brought great price. The purchaser, on open. ing the packet, read follows: "Keep the head cool the bowels open, and the feet warm" |" If physic is necessary, use Parson's Pewgatiue Pius; they are the most scientifically prepared pill that has appeared in the last hundred years.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26

It reads little strange, but it is @ literal fact that Western paper, where hay is cheap and coal and wood very scarce, congratulates its readers upon the solution of the fuel problem by the dis covery of cheap machines for twisting hay into compact sticks for convenience in handling.
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THE MAKERS.

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 The firm of J. Estey X Go. is made up of Mir. Jacob Estey, his son, Julius J. Estey, and his son-in-law, Levi K. Fuller Mir. Estey, senior, is the veteran reed organ maker of America, if not of the world. He begun the business in Brattleboro, thirty years ago. in a single room, with six workmen, and has make his way constantly forward, ill spite of more dis asters and drawbacks than often attend such enterprises. This fact is due to the man him self. He has made himself, through force of honesty, energy, shrewdness and perseverance. Plodding on and on, smiling at disasters by fire and flood, planting his feet resolutely on all obstacles, with indomitable faith in himself and his work, he has reached very proud place among his fellows, while still in the prime of a hale and vigorous manhood. His executive ability is great. He knows every detail of the vast business and watches its daily progress with marvellous approach to omnipresence. But, however absorbed he may be in this direc- tion, he has never neglected his highest duties and privileges as a citizen. Always foremost in everything conducive to the public welfare, actively interested in affairs of church, State and society, his influence has been wide and good and the cordial esteem he has earned so honorably waits impatiently for fitting oppor- tunity to do him honor in kind.
 The younger members of the firm, who have been active partners for decade of years, had been trained in the business under the tuition of their senior for some time previous and the partnership only served to concentrate their energies. They are young men of sterling natural ability, and seem to have been particu- larly well fitted for the positions assigned them. MT. Julius Estey is at the head of the counting room and supervises the mathematical intrica- cies of the immense business with clear-head- ed faculty that might well be considered a synonym for uniform correctness. The count ing-room of Q manufactory is where its heart beats. Health there means strong and regular pulsation through all the veins and arteries of workshop and storehouse. Mir. Fuller is at the head of the mechanics of the concern. His native talent, stimulated by Q thorough mechanical training, has been invaluable and in dispensable in the long and uninterrupted se- ries of experiments and inventions which, .un- der his ready and intelligent guidance, have been combined in the complete whole known as the Estey Organ. Both these gentleman are, equally with their elder, in the van of every movement that tends to promote the public wealth and prosperity as reliable, progressive faithful and enthusiastic in all such matters as in their personal affairs. Character stamps these men as it does their manufactures. Posi- tive merit is the underlying principle of their
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Good Advice.

When you go to New York check your bag gage for the Grand Central Hotel. The rooms are large, airy and elegantly furnished the table unexceptionable, and when you leave the bill is made at $2.5O and B per day-prices having been reduced from $4 per day. It is the largest hotel in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26

Coop ADv1oE.-f there is any of our readers who doubt the wonderful curative eff fects of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. let them write to any prominent person in Washington city, where it is manufactured, and they will learn that it will do even more than is claimed fer it. Sold by all retail druggists, and at whole sale in all large cities. Price, $1.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26
Deaths Door Stands Wide Omen

For those who suffer cough to ''run on " until bronchial tubes become hopelessly diseased ; but for all who resort to -Hale's Honey of Hore- hound and Tar in the early stages there is im- mediate relief, and the absolute certainty of s permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26

At our request Cragin & Co.,, of Phila- delphia, Pa., have promised to send any of our readers, gratis (on receipt of fifteen cents to pay postage) 8 sample of Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26

We received very pleasant letter of return home, for bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Lininent which we gave him, and which he says has entirely cured him of the troublesome and dangerous cough he had when here.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-26
THE ESTEY ORGAN. The Instrument, the Makers, and the Manufactory at Brattleboro', Vt.
THE
THE INSTRUMENT.

Few people in the civilized world to-day, among those who are. interested in music and the forms of musical expression, have not heard of the Estey Organ, and smaller still is the number of those who do not, after practical acquaintance with the superior merits of that noble instrument, cheerfully concede the proud claim of it's makers that
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Catarrh, unless checked in the early stages, leads to dangerous diseases of the throat and lungs Taken when the symptoms first appear. Sanford's Radical Cure for Catarrh is instantly effective.
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A FEW TESTIMONIALS.

Scientific all parts of the world visited the n IS the
 
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Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, the great New tion. Cutler Bros. & Go. s, Boston, only genuine.
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THE EsTEY ORGAN.

Every organ which leaves the Estey manufac- tory, from the little Cottage Gem, with it's four octave manual and single set of forty-eight- reeds, to the Double Bank Pedal Organ, with seven full sets of reeds and sixteen stops, bear the uniform stamp of entire faithfulness in manufacture. No need to puff such wares ad 'aduseunn, with flaming advertisements like quack medicine no need to push their sales by cheapening the price. A simple statement of fact is their best recommendation. They are as perfect as human ingenuity, care and skill can make them, and are sold at the lowest price consistent with fair profit. Whenever improvements are possible they are adopted at once, whether in workshop, machineryor instru- ment. Under such circumstances, it ceases to be wonder that the sale of the Estey Organ is increasing with such rapidity, both at home and abroad and that enlarged facilities for it's production are al
 ready necessary, although the Estey establish ment has been for years the largest reed organ manufactory in the world. Nine thousand organs were turned out last year. These organs represented Q business of over one million dol lars! Such figures are more eloquent in testi- mony of worth than the most fiowery and skill fully worded sentences.
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the andsw harmon
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The Markets.

See advertisement of James, Bitters.
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the Organs late fully the and effective
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RICHARD Composer Excelence] greatest with them
 From Ess1PoFF Pianistl opportunity produced with purity % precision the rlke sound the lower registers Q Conservatory
 the Moscow] m splendid Organs charming and has the fni doubt their having Russia sAENs, Pianist and organ of
 Madeleine Church, played been charmed with and the the 
 From PAULINE LUccA Celebrated Prma Donnal much organ- found other 
 Ax1A-CHApE11E
 From BULL virtuoso.l
 
  appropriate for family and should be highly mended H. NEBELoNd organs1 COPENHAGEN, Aer having beautiful and effective FREp BULL, Director Mudc  From Author
 the Swallows Homeward Fly etc] Estey Organs deserve the highest sympathetic  anything Ihavo sen' From PROF w. DoANE,
 Director Cincinnati, o.l
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From RUBENSTEIN, Director of the Imperial Cor
 the Musical Society at Moscow.]

noble chahng and has  workmanship and of the most elegant hn and doubt not their having naordnar snccesin Il Russia
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From CAMILLE sAEs, Composer Pianist and org Hh,1rch PnriSl

the Organs Mers E Co., and been charmed
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From MIME Ess1PoFF, the Wonderful Pianst.l

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Author When
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DoANE Eminent Composer and
 Cincinnati O.: variety of combination and durability of construction
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-01
Field's New Election Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s6,-A majority
of the Committee on Privileges, Pow
ers and Duties of the House, have
agreed TO report bill to provide for
temporarily filling any vacancy occur
ring in the office of President, in the
event of there being no constitutional
declaration OF the election before the
commencement of the regular term.
The bill provides that il the Senate
being in session at the commencement
of the new term, the Presiding OH
Ger shall act AS President ofthe United
States until President shall be elect
ed and qualified, i'll accordance with
tho Constitution and existing law 9.
But, ii the Senate be not then in ses-
sion, the Presiding Oiiicer last elected
by that body shall become President
OF the United States, TO serve until the
vacancy shall be regularly filled: pro-
vided that such last Presiding Officer
shall moi have ceased to be member
OF the Senate the 4th of March, and
provided, also, that he be possessed
OF the constitutional qualifications as
to aye and nativity. The bill also pro-
vides that in the possible contingency
Ex Presiding Officer of the Senate,
the Speaker OF the House shall act as
President. The bill looks to a new
Presidential election next November.
and. in the event of any temporary
occupant being installed, he would be
entitled to continue In Office, under
the provisions above referred to. until
the 4th OF March, 1873.