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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28
How Bank Bills Stay at Home.

Two years ago, rs any bank teller
will tell you, his drawer contained
national bank bills issued in every state
from Maine to California. To-day it i,
quite different Ask n teller to run
through package of $4,000 N 50 bills,
and see were they were issued Six
out Of every ten Will be bills on Massa
chusetts banks, and nlne-tcnths Of the
whole on New England banks. Only
occasionally does he find n bill issued
by Southern or Western bank, The
circulation has become localized, and
banks find difficulty in keeping their
circulation afloat Bills find their way
to the national bank redemption agency
Of the treasury department with re-
markable rapidity, and are returned to
the bank Of issue to be put again into
circulation. This ~ the result OF the
present system Of redemption. For
the first ten years Of the national bank
system the bills were redeemed only
over the counters Of the banks issuing
them, or by their Boston or New York
agents This was a slow process and q
very imperfect one, and the circulating
notes got into q very bad condition.
They we're dirty and torn, and grew
worse continually The present system
was instituted to ensure more rapid re-
demption, and in this particular has
been a success, for to-day our currency
is in d good condition, and the rapid
redemption is sure to keep old, dirty,
worn bills out Of circulation. -SPiaafieid
Mass Union
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28
THE MATCH BUSINESS.

1t has been found that IN some por-
tions of the country match manu-
facturers have put up matches III boxes
containing so great il number as to
facilitate frauds upon the rcrenue by
the reuse Of stamped boxes. ] respect
fully recommend that a law be passed
limiting the number Of matches to be
contained in Il single box to 800.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28

More than 100000 cans Of corn are
now packed in Maine, annually, and
sold in every part of the world, yielding
a business to that State of about 81 ,25O,-
600, and giving profitable employment
to from 5000 to 10000 people during
the packing season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28

The Statistical Bureau Of Berlin esti-
mates that the total steam motive power
the world equals the force Of 25,000,--
900 horses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28

The Argentine Republic transacts Il
trade with foreign nations amounting to
$20O,O00,000 annually. The United
States ought to have, at least, one-half
Of that amount; il only gets $500 900,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28
General News.
THE NEZ PERCES.

A Bismark dispatch of the DIST says
that Gen. Miles and Lieut.. Bailey left
for St Paul this evening Miles had
two speeches from Joseph to-day. One
was personal compliment to Gen.
Miles, in which Joseph said they had
fought each other; that Miles had prov
en- his true friend; that he believed he
would stand by him, etc. Joseph want
ed to return to his home in Idaho; he
loved his country as he loved his moth
er. Joseph began the story and his
grievances with the death of a dear
friend by white man and an Indian
agent, who made $4,000 in one week
building fences on paper around their
farm. Gen. Miles RETAINED from tell
ing Joseph the orders he had just re-
Ccived to the effect that Joseph and his
band would be taken, in a few days, TO
Fort LeavenWorth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28

The aggregate exports Of petroleum
oil this year are 12l 100000 against 49,
100000 gallons last year. Over million
gallons are daily exported. from New
York during part Of the season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28

England has imported $4,000 barrels
Of apples from the United States since
last October.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-11-28


band would be taken, in a few days, TO
Fort LcavCnWOrth.
TIE KICKAPOOS.
A San Antonio special of the Goth
says information has just been received
at department headquarters that sixty
five Kickapoo Indians, for years great
dcpredators upon Texas, have resolved
to return to the reservation III Indian
territory, under the leadership Of their
chief, Joseph Galinde This result, if
achieved, will be important, for these
reds have been willing agents to aid the
thieving Mexcans in robbing the Texan
frontier and in numbering.
A band of thirty-fve Indians and
MeXcans is now depredating upon the
horse ranches about one hundred miles
west of here. The military, state
troops and community posse are guard
ing the passes, and their capture may
be heard of at any moment.
MEXICO.
City of Mexico advices say that Cen
cral Manual Gonzales is to be sccrcta-
~ Of war. Senior IamOcona will re-
main in Mexico at present, and 1t Is
said will be secretary of foreign rela-
tons. Divisions have also arisen in
congress.
THE BORDER TROUBLES.
General Ireyino was about to leave
the capital with $500 men for the Rio
GIande. Trevino viii then have over
1000 regular troops.
A suggestion has been made that the
Mexican and United states govern
ments combine their forces on the
frontier to drive out the Lipan Indians,
who are considered the sole cause of
the border difficulties.
FRANCE.
Paris adyices Of Nov. 21st announce
the resignation Of the cabinet, which
President MacMahOn has accepted.
The ministers will serve until their sue
ccssOrs are appointed.
THE PRESS.
The republican newspapers comment
bitterly on the senates vote, last night,
on the order of the day proposed by
the right, regarding it as commence
ment of Il serious conflict between the
two chambers.
Conservative organs consider that the
result Of yesterdays proceedings leave
the presidents position intact, rs 1t
places him above party strife. They
recommend tie government to keep
within the prescriptions Of the conStitu-
ton.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

Self-government is good, if those
who exercise it know how to prac-
tice it. 1t is supreme folly to eX-
pect any number of persons to
govern each other if they have new
or learned to govern themselves
Putting a man in a state house, to
make laws before he has been
placed in Il school house to learn
how to study, and before he knows
the science of government, is as
much foolishncs6, as it would be to
permit a man to navigate q vessel.
who knows nothing about naviga-
tion. The right of universal suf-
frage is based on the duty OF
universal education.
Dishonest aud uneducated per-
sons should never be permitted To
make our laws -Icacher's NOnthLy-
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11
DOUGLAS & HIS DEPUTIES.

The Killing Of the Sniders-Reg-
e11ue Ser0ice on Paper-Ihe
Way the Courts are run IN the
JFester7, Distfact-IHe Mapi-
mum Of Money MaAiag-Iaoo
reports of Special Agetat Hester
The Washington Press to The
Rescue--Saoelling Fees and
Sharing T;ckets-Among 7hc
accounts and Vouche1's-SkiItLf
ful Steuling and accomplished
ROgNery. =
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

To the Hon. attorney General,
Washington, ID c.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

"Say, Pat, suppose Satan was to
come along now, and see both OF us
here, which do you suppose he
would take, You or me!" ooh !
faith, yer honor, he'd take me-"
GLOW SO p "Wcll, sir" said Pad
Jy, she'd take me now, because he
wouldn't be sure of me when he
came again; but he'd be sure of you
at any time, and could afford to
watt
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

cents. Of this account three hun.
drcd and eighty-seven ($3S7.64b
dollars and sixty-foar cents was for
the arrest of thirteen men without
warrants. The eases are as follows,
with the costs in each case /: ttss
United States vs.. james Butner,
s31.S0, Emmanuel Brinkfey, 34.S43'
Frank Miller, 32.S2; Jacob Harper,
1890; Albert Miller, $3.50; VIM.
Brinkley, 25.10; Frank Watkins,
1910; Thomas Ketner, Is. 90; VIM.
Longworth, 1880; Sandy Flint.
26.12; Geo. Dali, -21.96; David
Shields, 44'75; Isaac Shields, 41.T0.
Total costs $3S7.64.
The returns in these cases show
that the arrests we've made on the
18th and that the warrants we're
not issncd untit ixe days alter. Ip
this same case the prisoners were
dischargeds and y,t $500 is
charged for committing them TO Jail,
and $500 for boarding the pris-
oncrs, Notwithstanding Iientenant
Adams, who accompanied tho
Deputy Marshal, says their board
bills were not paid.
ACCOUNT OF DEPUTY RICE.
Tbe account of n II. Rice,
Deputy Marshal, as Just rendered,
amount to S638 95, and bear fair
comparison to- those above men.
toned.
FALSE ACCOUNTS.
All three of the above accounts
Of charges, are for services that
were never rendered, and for dis
bursements that were never made.
1t is clearly so in the accounts of
uaskins and Clark.
RECoMHENDATIoNs.
| would respectfully recommend
that $640.10 in the account of Has.
kins be suspended from payment. 1
would also recommend that the
item $3S7 Ga be disallowcd in toto
in Clark's account, as the law does
not authorize payment for arrests
without warrant.
FOR TWO ONLY.
These two amounts last men,
toned, Haskins S640, 20, and Clark
53S7 GA, make the total sum of ST.
02S.34 This sum is from the ac-
counts of two Deputy Marshals
only at one term of the conrt, and
there arc six courts held in that
District annually, and there are.
fifteen OF twenty other deputies in
the District not mentioned.
In conclusion | will state that
| these accounts above alluded to
have been approved nnder oath and
are fraudulent, and the parties ren>
dering them are amenable TO the
law. Any suggestions as to my
future action will be thankfully
received.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
JOSEPH q. HESTER,
Special Agent.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

shal's Office for payment. The
same was refused upon the ground
that the disbursing man had not
arrived. Haney went home aud
returned again in few days, when
he again preserved the tickets and
received the same answer afore-
SAID, but with the animation that
the tickets could be discounted on
tie streets. Immediately after
leaving the Marshal's office he was
met by u man who seemed to know
that he had tickets, and was asked
what he would take for them.-
FINAL y be sold at fifteen (15) per
cent discount. The purchaser went
directly to the MarshaPs Office,
Haney followed him and reached
the office in time to see him, the
shaver, collect tile money for the
identical tickets. Haney com
planned, and asked why be had
been used aud treated in such
manner, but received no reply
whatever.
The practice of shaving tickets
is carried OH by the Deputy Mar
shals.
DRUNKEN AND IRRESPONSIBLE DEPU-
TIES.
In conclusion l will say, that
drunken and irresponsible Deputy
Marshals who make arrests in need
ieSSly harsh and Frnsioo manner,
and many times aoith0ut any pre-
cept, are common.
In another report at an early
day | will state dates, facts and
names more specifically.
L am most respectfully,
JOSEPH q. HESTER,
Special Agent.
To the lion. AH0rney General,
Washington, ID g.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

The sugar crop of Louisiana for
tho season of 1876 III was 1868 L
hogsheads, weighing 190,672,57O
pounds. The molasses yield was
I2,024,1OS gallons, and the rice
crop 1865 barrels, or 50,669, $50
pounds. The latter exceeded any
ever before raised in the state.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

a wealth of gold. and Norah Charl.
ton has a wealth of love which is
better than any earthly riches, for
true love is not earthly.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

Mans love to God is like tho
changing sand His i like the solid
rock. Mans love is like the pass.
ing meteor with its fittul CLEAN; His
is like the fixed stars, shining far
above, clear and serene, from age
to age, in their own changeless
fir,namcnt.-Rev. j. McD"f.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11
ANOTHER REPORT.

Another report is presented in
this connection, dated Washington,
April 18th, 1877, we'll worth the
attention of the reader, and the Att
torney-General to whom it was
written, although as in the case Of
the others, he will first see it in
print as here presented.
AMONG THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND
VOUCHERS.
The special agent stumbled into
the Auditors office, aud overhauling
the vouchers OF Marshal Douglas
brings to light some further trans
action, AS skilllul as they are char
actcristic. The cost of the last tern,
of Greensboro court is given, and
the proportion OF the Marshal's
office set out in detail It is very
difficult TO imagine how man of
the brain OF a Douglas could have
passed such accounts as those OF
Deputy Marshals Haskins and
Clark swear to, and vet retain the
least character of either honesty or
decent conduct. The accounts speak
for themselves, and are open to the
penetration Of the most stupid fool
that Grant ever iostered.
The report sets out the FRAUDS as
follows
REPORT ON ACCOUNTS AND VOUCHERS
FILED IN THE AUDITORS OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., April IS, 1877.
Sir:-Atter the interview l had
with you this morning. / took occa
sion to step into the First Auditors 5
office and glance over the Marshal's S
accounts for the last term OF the
court at Greensboro, n. c., which
ended last Saturday. The facts
which l there gained may not prove
unimportant.
COST OF THE TERM.
1t appears that the expenses OF
said court WAS six thousand eight
hundred and seven dollars and sixty
cents (56,9O7 6O); four thousand
seventy two dollars and forty seven
cents (54,O72.47) of this amount is
covered by vouchers OF Deputy
Marshals. Allow me to invite your
attention especially to the accounts
of three of these Deputy Marshals.
ACCOUNT OF DEPUTY MARSHAL
HASKINS.
First is that of w. S. Haskins.-
It appears that he executed twenty
six warrants issued by u. s. Com
missioners in each one of these
cases arrests were made, and out OF
this number only four were held tor
the action Of the grand jury, and
twenty-five cases dismissed; the
expenses in the twenty,six cases
were as follows:
Total cost in cases (2G) $72l.lO
discharged (22) G40. &c
. & : g bound over Cd SSO.4
Thus it has cost the government
! S640.7O to arrest and turn loose
twenty-five prisoners, and Soo.4o
for four persons held for trial.
ACCOUNT OF DEPUTY MARSHAL CLARK,
The account of Deputy Marshal
Clark shows that he rendered ser
vice in executing papers TO the
amount of eight hundred and thirty
one (ss3 1,4s) dollars and forty eight
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

MEssRs. EDITORS A report of
the Special Agent of the Depart
mont of Justice. to the Attorney
General, dated Greensboro, April
,, 1877, refreshes the public mind
on matter of very considerable
interest to every citizen of North
Carolina.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-10-11

and al1yays on hand a good supply of Western
Mat sugar Coffee, Molasses and salt Come to
see me before YOU buy, one door North of Wilson's
Hotel, Winston, N. 9.
July Is, 1877
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 4.

trenchant political essays leaves a serious
Heat1n In our current newspaper literature.
No'ning 50 clever and pungent has enlivened
cue pages OF the press for years. 1t seemed
oau AZ nrst that they should have appeared in
i, ,no Tribune, journal quite as obnoxious to
,rer censure as any she thrashed with her fail.
nus tnere was fitness in it after all. 1t was
1,Re planting a garden In a graveyard. The
~Aewefs Dioomed with greater beauty and fra
GRANGE because of the weeds and thorns that
surrounded them She carried all her points.
demonstrated all her propositions and retired
after summing up which was perfect mas
terpiece of wit, logic, sarcasm and good ma
tured raillery. The writings of her victims
were unconscious tributes to the accuracy of
her aim and the effectiveness of her weapon.
wish with all my heart we could hear from
her again and often. Such lucid presentations
Oh great truths which have been obscured too
long under clouds of loose talk ard vulgar
tattle may help to purify the atmosphere of
journalism, and tame down the coarseness and
fiippancy which have found their chief vent too
long in indiscriminate abuse or ridicule of pub
lie men, irrespective of their rank or character
YARMOUTH
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.


Serious Accident.
SAco, Sept. 3.-Alvan Phillips. II years of
age, well knownscitizsn, .fell down stairs and
broke his thigh.
Representative..Nom Nominations.
The Democrats have nominated Samuel L.
Lord for representative to the Legislature.
The Democrats of Dayton nominated Clark
Il Cole forisrepresentative to the legislature.
Republicans nominated James K. Huntress.
Death of a WelIiKnowu Business Man.
CAMDEN. Sept "a E. sAlden, son of the
founder, and senior partner of the Camden An
chor Works, well known sin business circles
from Maize to California, died this morning of
consumption, aged 43. Out of respect to him
the works are closed today.
Dwelling House Burned
BIDDEFoRD. Sept. 3.-E4ry this morning the
new house of Banfie'd Judkins of Effiugham
Falls was entirely destroyed by fire, together
With portion of the furniture. A boy playing
with matches caused it. No insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

John Flynn, Worcester saloon keeper, killed
himself yesterday. He was insane.
Henry Sherry, in fit of jealousy, shot his
wife at Eden Park, Ohio, Sunday night
Workngmen's party of st. Louis are trying
to coalesce with the Changers.
1t is rumored that Assistant Secretary Nc
Culloch intends to resign.
Not one in fifty of the Ohio clerks in Wash
ington will go home to vote next month in con-
sequence of the Presidents order.
Fire in Auburn, Cal, Sunday, destroyed q
Chinese quarter. Loss $4,000.
Prof. Watson announces the discovery of the
eleventh stillar magnitude in right ascension %
hours, 10 seconds at declination ofino degrees
40 minutes.
james G. Hopkins Of Madison, Wis, Judge
of the o. S. District Court of the western dis
trict of Wisconsin, died yesterday forenoon.
Edward s. Piper, who figured largely in pub
lie prints as skillful and extensive forger. es-
peclally in New York, died yesterday at Joliet
under an assumed name.
DR.. VIM. W. Cooling of Taunton, the new
superintendent of the government hospital for
the insane at Washington, will assume charge
OF that institution today.
The army worm has appeared in large num-
bers in Desoto county, Mississippi Fayette
county, Tennessee and See county, Arkansas,
and serious damage to the cotton crop is feared
Trains commenced running yesterday on the
new Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Railroad
from Valley Falls, Rhode Island, to Franklin,
Mass
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04

The Chicago Banks.

fred that the American Exchange National
Bank OF New York held ST., 1000 of South Park
bonds in trust from the defunct State Saving
bank. The agreement by which these were
held arrived this forenoon, and it appeared that
kince deposited as collateral 5000 900 in CHICAGO
and Pacific bonds, but as they deprecated mt
IN addition thereto the South Park bonds,
The latter will pay the indebtedness of the
State Savings Bank, and the former, worth
from oo tolS0 cents on dollar, will remain to
the credit of the banks assets. It is supnosed
that Spencer intended to realize on these before
leaving for Europe and was unable on account
OF the shortDess of his stay in New York. The
ponds are held in trust for Mr.. Bayard, who is
g creditor of the bank through notes which J.
u. Ogden made over to him.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04
FOREIGN.
The Turco-Russian War.
THE BULGARIAN CAMPAIGN


ADRIANoPLE, Sept. 3-Intelligence from
Shipka pass states that Suleiman Pasha has
gained more advantageous position for his
batteries on the heights surrounding Fort Mich
oas. Russian reinforce ments arrived during
the night, the road to Gabroya being cam
manded by Turkish batteries
LONDON. Sept 8.-The Daily News has a
telegram from special correspondent. de-
scrbpg his visit to Sh pka pass on Friday last.
He says: ''Suleiman Pasha has abandoned the
attempt on the Russian position and marched
away from the neighborhood of Shipka pass.
Some say he is still at Kazantk" and Others
that he is searching for another pass. NV be-
liet is that be is engaged trying to reorganize
his shattered forces There still remains con-
fronting the Russians few battalons of Egyp-
tians with some cannon on the heights and
few more miscellaneous battaiops in the vii
lage of Shipka. Several Russian reinforce.
mems have been marched back and Gen Ne
pokoitschiizky, the chief of staff, was return
ing from his visit to the pass quite relieved and
satisfied with The position
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Sent. 3.-Suleiman Pasba
telegraphs from the Shipka pass as follows:
The cannoDading began again on Saturday
and continued Oh Sunday. A prisoner states
that the effective strength of most of the Rms
sian battalians has been reduced by one-half.
The Bulgarians have also suffered cruelty"
The Losses i'm the Recent Engagements.
GoRNCY STUDEN, Sept. 8 Official statement
of the Russian loss on the 31st of August at
Hadikoi gives killed and 30 wounded; at
Yelisat 1850 killed and wounded. Turkish loss
enormous. Near the village of Yelisat alone
800 dead were counted. The cannopade be-
tween Rustchuk and Guirgeva continues. No
loss on our side reported.
The Portland daily press., 1877-09-04
Mr.. Williams Last Public Appear ance.

10 the Editor of the Press:
we'll remember Mr.. Williams last public
appearance. The Legislature of 1875, upon
the suggestion of Gov. Dingley under the adj
vice of leading financial men in the state, rec
commended that one of t he state sinking funds
be dropped. The reason urged for this propo-
sition was that the bonds which the Treasurer
was obliged to purchase for the sinking funds
commanded premium of from to 20 per
cent. and that at the maturity the bonds could
be funded in securities bearing lower rate of
interest In short, it was for the tax payers of
Maine to adopt the policy suggested by Gov.
Dingley as it would save the state from $12, 900
to $4,000 a year which must be paid as prem
ium on the bonds purchased for sthe sinking
funds.
The matter was brought before an able FL
nance Committee and after full consideration
they voted to report bill to that end. After
the committee had practically decided the mat
ter, they received notice that the opponents of
the measure would like to be heard. A meeting
was appointed for hearing and two gentlemen
appeared to oppose the measure-Hon. Joseph
ID. Williams and Postmaster Goddard of your
city The latter gentleman did not make any
extended remarks at that time but printed a
letter in the PRESS. Mr.. Williams, however,
occupied the greater part of the afternoon in
opposing the measure His remarks did not
change the minds of the committee. The bill
was reported and passed without division and
from $4,000 to $4,000 year saved.
Those who noticed the opposition of Mr..
Williams at the time said it was because either
as an investor o. party interested in state
securities, he opposed the change of the law,
since, If it was kept in force, the price of sta to
bonds would appreciate and instead of COM
manding or 6 per cent. premium they would
be worth 10 or IL. do not pretend to know
what influenced Mr.. Williams to emerge from
his secluson to oppose this measure, but it
strikes me that one of the two men in the state
who did not deem it worth the while of the
Legislature to save $4,000 or $4,000 a year is
not the man to beat Selden ConHor as candi-
date for Governor. KENNEREC