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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26
Snakes I'm Memphis,

The associated press agent at
Memphis has had a case of dele.
rum tremons. Here is a dispatch
he sent over the country ON FRI.
day last: During tho heavy rain
storm here on Monday there was
q fall Of live snakes observed in
the southern portion of the city,
where thousands Of them could
be seen yesterday. The snakes
are from one foot to eighteen inch
es in length.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26
The Indian WAR.

A late date from st. Paul says:
A dispatch received from Col.
Miles, states that on the 18th of
December three companies Of the
Fifth Infantry, under Lieut.. Bald.
win, struck Sitting Bulls camp III
Red Water, and defeated him
with the loss Of all property in
his camp and sixty mules and po.
MES. The Indians escaped with
little besides what they had on
their persons.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26
THE LEGISLATURE.
New Bills that have been IuS
trOduced this Week.
Senate.

bNh"hS'
BY Mr.. Hawkins-To amend tho
laws of chancery practice and di-
minish litigation.
BY Mr.. Remine-TO modify
proceedings and reduced expenses
of Chancery Courts.
BY Mr.. Flanders-To repeal the
80 per cent. privilege tax.
The Senate took a recess to go
into convention to ballot for Uni
ted States Senator.
EHOuse OF Representatives.
BY Mr.. Cowden-To repeal the
act establishing a Criminal Court
in the counties of Williamson,
Murray, Giles and Marshall. and
to transfer all cases before such
courts to the Circuit courts of the
counties.
BY Mr.. Lytle-To exempt all
property of husbands from the
payment of debts contracted be-
fore marriage by their wives.
By Mr.. Goodwin-To prevent
attorneys from becoming sureties
on bond.
BY Mr.T .TManson-ToTrepeal
section of the code levying a tax
on commercial travellers.
By..Mr.'' acknowledgement
mistakes by druggists in tho
keeping and sale Of poisonous
drugs.
BY Mr.. Porter-To prevent,,t
sale of property unaccompanied
by lien.
By Mr.. Collier-To qualify tho
rights of administrators Of es.
tates.
By Mr.. Collier-To prevent
municipal corporations or coun-
ties from taking stock in any
railroad or other stock company
or association.
BY Mr.. Frazier-To amend an
act providing for the organization
of corporations.
BY Mr.. Collier-To punish de-
faulting tax collectors.
By Mr.. Oliver-An act for the
benefit of retail liquor dealers.l
BY Mr.. Smith-To make it a
felony to sell any crop or person.
al property upon which there is a
prior lien.
BY Mr.. O'Brien-To regulate
the Juciary.
BY Mr., Shepherd-To appraise
property levied upon by an at
or execution.
By.Mr. O'Brien-Requiring all
clerks of courts of Records and
Justices of the Peace to post in
their Offices a schedule of bills of
costs.
SBy Mr.. "Wilson-To regulate
the granting of injunctions to
stay the sale of real estate.
By Mr.. Coleman-To authorize
constables 10 appoint deputies.
by Mr.. Shepherd-To amend
the acts regulating forcible de-
tainer and unlawful detainer in
requiring three justices to try
such cases.
BY Mr.. Brien-To abolish the
,flice of County Judge Of David.
son county, and to srcstore the
Quorum Court.
By Mr.. Hawkins-To give
Jhancery Judges concurrent Ju-
'isdiction in removing cases Of
,upercedeas and certiorari from
Justices to the Circuit Court.
BY Mr.. Shepherd-To amend
he exemption laws so as to ex-
,mpt 2 barrels of sorghum and 30
bushels of Irish and sweet pota-
.oes and the libraries Of physi-
,ians and lawyers from taxation.
BY Mr.. Brien-To punish per
IONS passing through or around
all 80 T., ,,,,t hn,,t o,,, 4,ll
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26

A bill has been introduced In
the Tennessee Senate fixing the
salaries of Supreme Court Clerka.
to $1,000 Ohancery, County, Cir.
cult and Criminal Court Clerks to-
$2,506 and Sheriffs to $1,000, all
the receipt Of such Offices in OK
cess Of that amount, to be paid
into the State Treasury.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26
AN EXTRAORISINARY CORN.
The Biggest Lie Of the Season,

The following has been receiv-
ed by a gentleman in this county:
GREAT BONANZA CORN.
This variety, imported from ITO
pia, has some merits peculiar TO it.
self. thas 60 or more fine years
to the stalk. The cobs are hol-
low, and besides the three pecks
Of corn that grows on the cob,
from this hollow issues toward
fall from one to three pecks of
shellcd corn, which is deposited
in a heap on the ground. On
blowing after the crop is remov
ed it is not uncommon to find
from one to two bushels of she'll
ed corn which grows on the roots.
This underground crop | find is
best utilized by turning in hogs
which fatten on it rapidly.
This variety if planted in the
right stage Of the moon will cul.
tivate and hoe itself, thereby sa-
wing much labor. ASIDE from its
great yielding qualities which
make ii very profitable, the cobs
command a high price for water
logs for which purpose they are
admirably adapted. They also
bring a good price as cordwood,
needing to be cut in two but
twice to make the length requir-
ed. Every stalk is worth from
one to two dollars for telegraph
poles, and if planted on rich soil
it is not uncommon to get two
lengths from a stalk.
The flour of this corn makes
bread much winter and richer
than the finest wheat. But some
object to the use Of the bread
and also the grain from the fact
that the bread in the stomach
generates a hydrogen gas Of great
levity making one so buoyant
that unless he take the precau-
tion to first load his pockets with
lead, he will, on eating of the
bread, go up like a balloon.
Grows that undertake to pull this.
corn are never seen again-they
go up never to return again. Hogs
turned in to gather the sub crop
have to have bags Of sand strap
ped,on.their backs or they soon 20
to heaven. If fed in a pen it is
best to chain them to the floor.
All poultry kept on the place
should be weighted. A neighbor
whose turkey wandered unweigh-
ted into my field went off, to
his great dismay, to hold thanks
giving among the stars.
Owing to the elevating proper
ties of this corn it is proposed to
use it to raise the Public Credit
and the hopes Of disappointed
politicians.
PRICE $4,000 PER KERNAL.
Farmers are cautioned not to
order more than they want.
SEEzIco VANTANGLEBREECHEs
Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 10, 1877.
- 60
The soul of the average Demo.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26

Cleveland furnishes a member.
to the Arkansas Legislature in tho
person Of Jacob Donahoo, col.
-orsd.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26

Farmers are cautioned not &c
order more than they want.
SKEzICo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 10, 1877.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-01-26
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

Connecticut Life Insurance Company. The
amount insured was $3.50 aud the policy
was in the usual form, stipulations being
that 1t was TO be void in the event Of the in
sured committing an act of self-destruction.
The evidence introduced at the trial show
ed that the deceased was killed by a blow
on the head, inflicted by one Kauli that
the deceased made an unprovoked assault
upon Kaull, who, to save his own life, slew
his assalant. On the part Of the plaintiff,
II was claimed that tho policy was not an
nulled by the act OF the Insured, even
though he was agressor in the ARRAY; that
he was not guilty Of self-destruction, as he
could not have anticipated being killed
when he made the attack upon Kauli. Tue
defense commended that the insured was
bound TO use every reasonable care 10 pro-
tect his life, and when lie voluntarily and
recklessly placed 1t in jeopardy, and lost 1t
by his own foolhardy act, the policy was
forfeited. The jury took this view, aud
gave a verdict for the defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09
Changes In the senate.

Radical changes have been made in the
United States St11te as a result of the thir-
~ elections to that body which have re-
Gently been held. Only seven of these
thirty have returned old members, and of
these only three-Messrs. Anthony, of
Rhode Island, Ferry, of Michigan, and
Window, of Minnesola-are Republicans.
Clayton (Republican), of Arkansas, retires,
and will be succeeded by Garland Demo-
craft. Alcorn (Republican), OF Mississippi,
gives way 10 Lamar (Democra). Freling-
huysen (Republican), of New Jersey, is 10
be succeeded by Mcpherson (Democrai).
Coke democrat, of Texas, displaces Ham
ilton (Republcan). Logan (Republican),
OF Illinois, will he succeeded by Davis
(Democrat). The Democratic minority has
been reinfor ced by some of the ab!est men
in that party. Davis, OF Illinois Beck, OF
Kentucky, and Lamar, of Mississippi, will
take rank Immediately among tho ablest
and most influential Senators. There are
three seats subject TO conlest-one from
South Carolina and two from Louisiana.
If the Republican applicants are admitted
the Republican majority in the next Senate
will be eight, but if the Democrats gain
these seats the Republican majority is re.
duced to to two. AS tue Senate now stands
the Republicans have majority of seven
Teen. 1t is sixteen years since this party
gained the asCendancy ia the Senate.
Whether the party will hold the slender
majority ii will have after The 4th Of March,
should 1ilden be declared elected, is quite
doubtful. The probability is that if the
Democrats gain the presidency they will
gain everything. In what quarter in the
Senate detection is likely 10 arise in such
case, ii is, however, useless 10 speculate
upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09
The Louisiana Investigation.

The House committee which is investi-
gatiHg the Louisiana case, with David
Dudley Field for its chairman, has indul-
ged in some startling developments during
the past week. In the first place they had
Littletield, clerk of the board, before them
who testified that he was directed by Gov.
Wells, the chairman OF tho board, TO alter
the official returns in his custody, by trans
ierring lis votes in Vernon parish from
the Democratic 10 the Republican candi-
dates, in order TO elect three Republicans in
whom Gov. Wells was especially interest
ed. This paper, which Littlefield claims 10
have thus mntiated, he says he distracted
from the official files, and gave ii to a Dem
ocratic friend of his, with an account of his
dealings with it. Through this friend it
came TO the possession of the committee,
as he intended, and the committee knew
how 1t had been obtained. That Is the
story. II il, OF course, discredited by the
confessed rascallty OF the man who tells 1t,
but it is also corroborated in some meas
ure by the appearance of Tue paper itself.
The committee also had before them one
Maddox, treasury agent, (who has now
been discharged) who testified that Wells
wanted tn sell the vote of the State to Til
den for 81, 900, 600, after having first tried TO
get like sum for counting it for the Re-
publican candidates.
On Monday the committee had Gov.
Wells before them. He denied the slate
ments OF Maddox in the most solemn man
ner and said he never had any money tran
saciions or money understanding with re-
spect 10 his duties as returning officer. He
also fatty denied Litllefeld's testimony,
and showed that the returns from Vernon
parish were opened in the presence OF the
Two visiting committees from the North.
and that the minutes taken in the presence
of the visiting committee show this. Asto
the charge that he desired TO be paid 10 do
his duty, the old man in great burst of
indignation said, since 1859 he had been a
Union man, he had stood up to his prncl-
pies when rebel soldiers were hunting him
down on every Land, and that in his old
age his history did not warrant anybody in
saying that he sought pay for doing his du-
ty. Gen. Anderson, another member of
the board, told more than he was asked TO
when he said that Slate Senator Robertson.
OF Louisiana, Democrat and prominent
Tilden agent, had offered him 5000, 900, if
he would have the State counted for the
Democratic candidats-an offer which An
derson promptly declined.
In connection with the work of this COM
mittee David Dudley Field, the attorney of
the great reform candidate for the Presi-
dency Of the United States, is charged with
most contemplate trick. He had print
ed in pamphlet form garbled testimony
taken before his Investigating Committee
and then presented ii to the Electoral Com
mission as the report of the committee.
Even the Democratic members of the COM
miltee denounced this proceeding, and
Field sneaked out of the scrape by promis-
lug, like a school boy, never to do so again,
II they would forgive him, and they were
weak eaOugh TO dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

-On Thursday evening, February Isl, a
large number Of citizens assembled at Ma
sonic ball TO witness the installation of the
recently elected officers of Unity Lodge,
NO. ~, +. * y. NJ. After the officers were
Installed various remarks were made by
different individuals; and ample refresh
menls were panakeu OF, furnished by the
commendable efforts of the ever active la
dies. The occasion was one of much inter-
est aud passed off TO the satisfaction of all
present. The following are The names OF
the officers for the ensuing year: W,P.
Jones, w. NJ; NJ. Weeks, S. W.; II. M,
Roberts, J. W.. A. c. Stetson, Treas. Z.
II. S;elson, Sec. 4. A. Butterfield. $. d. 4;
+. b. johnson, j. D.; Geo. II. Faulkner,
). s.; Geo. L. Tyler, J. s.; a. 4. Butter
field, chaplain; A. 2. Edwards, Marshal;
\. a. Babbitt, Choir; Geo. Porter, Tiler.
Conmittees-Fina Geo. Porter, VIM.
ii. Lynde, j. b. Chase. Charity-J. l..
Harrington, VIM. Miles, Geo. f. TYLER.
GIievances-C. b. Newell, S. Murdoch,
w. C. Niles.
The following named persons we're re-
Gently elected directors OF the North River
Agricultural Society for the ensuing year:
n. l.. S!etson, A. Preston, ]. b. Chase, f.
5. Allen, L. w. Fairbanks, NJ. Powers,
Ii. w. Baker.
On the 9Th inst. Robert burlington
sawed by hand four cords OF wood for Phi.
lander Hall, ii being twice cut in two. Let
him beat it who can.
Rev. j. ID. Beeman, presiding elder of
Springfield district, will preach in the
Methodist church on Tuesday evening the
18Th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

The ladies of the Unitarian Society will
hold their annual fair, chicken pie festival
and darce, at tie Town hall, Tuesday ever
ing next.
Capt. Henry Alexander, who died on
the 2Sth ui., was father OF ca mayor Alex
ander OF Springfield, Mass, and was a
member OF enc Of the original families of
the town, descendent OF George aud John
Alexander, members OF the first settlement
in 1873, and also partners In the partition
of the town in 1858, when the settlers re-
turned TO the homes from which they had
been driven during the Indian war. The
family has ever since been prominent in
the affairs of the town, figuring largely in
the list of volunteers for every war. Col.
Medad, The father of Henry, was selectman
for "A years, representative TO the leeisla-
ture for 10 years, long justice of the peace;
and figured extensively in county affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

The proposed north pole colonization
scheme for which Congress is asked to give
$4,000, is Endorsed by the American acsde-
my Of science, Judge Dlly, president OF
the United States geographical society,
Prois, Henry and Loomis and DR.. Hayes.
The proposition Is 10 ft out company Of
hardy Artic mariners, 10 equip them
with provisions for three years, and dogs
and sledges for travelling, and to set them
down at $40 north in Lady Franklin bay,
where coal mine has been discovered,
and then TO leave them to work their way
toward the pole. CaRs. Tyson and Ches-
ter, who were with the Polaris, have agreed
10 lead such an expedition. Amer the men
are comfortably quarlered, the ship is TO 10
taken away, the most rigid military disei-
pline is To be observed in the camp, and,
with no opportunity of escape, it is hoped
that discussions will be prevented, and
that valuable results will be reached in the
work of exploration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

Vermont has had a WindGall aud the Cal
edOnian records the good news as follows:-
at seems that Mr.. Arunah Huntington, a
Vermonter by birth, but for many years
resident of Brantlord, Canada West, has
wllled nearly his entire property to the
State of Vermont, for common school pur-
poses, aud Governor Fairbanks has taken
measures TO have the intentions of the will
carried out. The estate of Mr.. Huntington
inventories at about 800, 900, but as twenty
five thousand dollars of II or more is in
vested in real estate, it is doubtful IL that
can by the old English law, be devised for
any such purposes as the will states. Mr..
Huntington died only few weeks ago, at
the advanced age off "a years, but we I'M
derstand he had for long time previous to
his death made his intentions concerning
his property known to his friends. He left
widow by a second marriage, for whom
provision had been made in other ways,
but no children. The gin Of Mr.. Hunting
ton to his native state is remarkable as well
as generous"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

A loud cutlery is beginning to be raised
against the Spitz dogs which have become
so popular as pets. They are pretty little
animals, but they are said TO be treacher-
Gus, snappish, and inclined to bite on
slight provocalion, or without any provo
cation at all. Numerous cases of death
from bydrophobia resulting from the bite
of these dogs are reported, and the New
York papers declare that all recent deaths
from that disease in that city and vicinity
are traceabe to the bite of these animals.
The Herald and Times begin to call for the
determination of the Spilz breed as a nee
essary measure for human safety.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

a REFORMED CIVIL SERVICE C. An
drews, United States minister 10 Sweden,
has communicated to the department of
state some interesting facts in regard 10 The
civil service Of that county, from which it
appears that applicants for important offices
must have had university education, but
for subordinate places it is sufficient that
applicants shall have graduated at high
school. Appointments to the subordinate
places arc made upon u formal written ap-
plicaiion 10 the king, accompanied with
certificates of service or meril, aud of the
passing of the necessary examination.
These appointments are almost always
made TO The lowest grade. Ia promotions
TO the less important places seniority is
considered but promotions to the more
important positions are determined by con-
sideratlons of ability and merit. This
method Is in striking contrast with that
which prevails here, but the most remark
able contrast in the customs of the two
countries is found in the statement that
"Gor member Of the legislative branch of
the government, as such, TO recommend or
urge the appointment Of persons in The
civil service would be considered intrusive.
and would have no weight, certainly, in
excluding meritorious officer Anything
like patronage does not obtain" OF
course, under such system the offices are
filled by men able and competent, and Mr..
Andrews writes that "there is no doubt
but the high respectability and rank of the
civil service as profession in Sweden tend
much TO induce people 10 enter il. Other
wise, young men would not be content 10
lake such long course of study, and then
linger for eight or ten years as a SUPER
numerary, as is now the case, at pay scarce
ly enough for the most economical support
Of one person, before being appointed, saw
al the age OF 32, 10 permanent position,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

Charles O'Conor asked Secretary Fish
TO accompany him on visit to the Presi-
dent last Saturday, for the purpose OF apol-,
ogizing for the Incorporate and unjustifia-
bile language used in a letter written by
him. concerning the President, last Fall.
The President received the apology kindly,
and congratulated Mr.. O'Conor upon his
recovery from his long and serious illness.
Tho incident is an encouraging and refresh
ing one, and suggests the thought that the
present is a coed time for some of the "in-
dependent" and democratic editors who
have been accusing the President Of every
known crime for eight years past, TO fol-
low tho example of the eminent New York
advocate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

The Presidents message on the resump-
ton of specie payments receives common
daton from all classes of people, Republi-
cans ana Democrats alike, as being an able,
practical and timely document. There is
but little hope, however, that Congress will
take any action in the line of the Presi-
dents main recommendation for the issue
of four per cent forty years bonds, which
should be exehangeable for legal-enders
and available for deposit in the United
States treasury for banking purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09
TbeDeruront 9benit.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 0, 1877.
The First Decision or the Commission.

After protracted consideration OF the
arguments Of the counsel on the question
Of admitting testimony relative 10 the cleo
ton in Florida, the electoral commission
has decided by vote of eight TO seven TO
admit only the three electoral certificates
and such evidence as may be submitted on
the question OF the eligibility OF one Of the
Republican electors, who, 1t is claimed by
the Democrats, is ineligible. The commits
sion consequently holds TO the well estab-
lished doctrine that the manner OF choosing
electors and the management the election
is exclusively matter for the State 10 con-
troll. The decision practically disposes OF
the Louisiana case in the same manner,
and is a very substantial triumph for the
friends of Mr.. Hayes, and certainly justi-
fies the apprehension felt by the Democrats
in Washington that their only hope rests In
their success in sustaining tho Tilden-Gro-
yer conspiracy in Oregon. 1t would seem
that the application of the same principle
to the Oregon case-to consider evidence as
to which certificate is in accordance with
the report OF the lawful canvassers-wou
result in The counting ofthe Hayes electors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09
WCatnlInAJer.

Mr.. Charlie, A. Dicklnson's lecture n,
The Citizen of The New Century will be
delivered Frid;y evening, Feb. oh.
Mr.. Edward Cunaut. Superintendent
OF Education, will lecture at the Coneieea.
tonal church Wednesday eve, Feb. llth.
Subject, "Educluon needed by the Ieople
and where they may get it," The lecture
is free,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

The Wndham County members Of the
Vermont Centennial Commission, under
the bylaws of The Bennington Battle Mon
ument Association, are o. L. Butterfeld, ].
L. Martin, James Phelps, L. L. Waterman,
c. b. Eddy, A. N. Swain, c. n. Davenport,
X. Haskins, i. d. Harris, r. w. Clarke,
Edward Crosby, James NJ. Tyler, Farley
Starr, S. NJ. Waite, ]. J. Estey, Levi X.
Fuller,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-09

The investigation into the condition of
the Continental Life Insurance Company
Of New York, which was passed into the
hands Of a receiver last fall, discloses an
amount of corruption and mismanagement
not pleasant 10 read about. The defunct
Security Company is 10 better off, and Mr..
Wetmore, its Vice President, has been in
dicted for grand larceny and embezzle-
ment, on charge Of Incorporating Si4OO
belonging to the corporation.