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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
Points In Politics.

-Pomeroy is canvassing Kansas for the
United States Scnatorship.
Hayes is the latest Presidential candid
ate for 1880. His strength is of the growing
kind.
Cincinnati Inquirer (dem.) :-"Garfeld
will go back to Congress. Foster can wait
and run for Governor"
Burlington (Iowa) Hdpkeye ;-"Grant
and Wilson" That sounds familiar, and it
will mean business in $780,"
Cincinnati Gazette (rep.) :-'Some Of the
Ohio democratic county conventions favor
the nomination of Thurman for President
in $780,"
Cincinnati Gazette (rep.) :-"There is q
story that W. E. Chandler is seeking the re-
publican nomination for Congress in one Of
the New Hampshire districts"
The Cleavland Herald regrets that the
President did not appoint Murat Halstead 4,
for his advocacy of the double standard, a
commissioner at the Monetary Congress.
The republican faction in Oregon which
has a spite against Senator Mitchell is re-
sponsible for the election of democratic
Legislature, and the consequent loss Of a
valuable vote in the next Congress. 1t is
the old table Of the facial quarrel.
Cincinnati Enquirer (dem.) 1.-THE
candidates for the Governorship of Ken
lucky already in the field are Luke p.
Blankburn, Thomas Lovely Jones, Hon. j.
NJ. Bigger, of McCracken; Lieutenant Coy
ernor Underwood and John Young Brown"
Cincinnati Commercial Gnd.) This
country does not stand in need of military
government, and if it did, republicanism
might be stamped out with more decency
than by the replacement of Grant in the of
fee that he always affected to despise and
never honored."
Cincinnati Enquirer (dem) :-"In the
Second district the Congressional prize lies
between Banning and Goss and Shank, OF
between Goss and Banning and Shank, OF
between Shank and Goss and Banning, or
but there are too many permutations. Hon.
Sam F. Hunt declines to be candidate"
The Cincinnti Commercial Gnd.) says;-
at is perfectly true that President Hayes
announced an infexible determination moi
to stand for a second term. 1t has often
happened, however, that circumstances are
stronger than resolutions in such matters
Certainly he has stronger reasons for revis.
ing his original determination than any
other incumbent of the office ever had"
Atlanta Constitution (dem.) :-"Mr
Stephens may be, as he claims to be, dem.
ocrat in theory, but at this time we need
men who are democrats both in theory and
practice-men who are not too great to fol
low when they cannot lead. The Forty
sixth Congress has a world of importan
work before it. 1t must pave the way fo
the incoming ofa democratic administration
The democrats of the Eighth district will b.
called upon next August to put such MAJ
before the people.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

the commands joined on the San Diego on
the 7th and moved to Remolino on the head
waters of the San Rodrigo. Mexican troops
were met under Col. Valdez, who said that
he was ordered TO repel the Americans on
Mexican territory. lie was informed that
the comm and had no hostility toward Mexi-
co, but was after thieves and indians. Col.
Nuncio., who had arrived with additional
troops, said in general terms that he was
obliged to obey his orders and attack the
United States ps,whereupon some cores
pondence passed, the Mexican force crossed
the return route of our troops a second time,
and asked for an apology for the presence of
the troops. The entire command reached
the river without collision, trouble, or an
noyance. The expedition failed mainly on
account of the scarcity of water and the
sickness and failure of the guides. The
Mexican forces were weak, and refused to
render any assistance in arresting the
thieves and Indians
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

The trade returns of the United States
for ten months of the current fiscal year
ending with April aggregate SS66,2ol 1888
merchandise imports and $5sl, SAL mer-
chandise exports. This is an increase of
eight millions imports and seventy-eight
millions exports over the previous year, and
shows an excess Of nearly 225l millions ex-
ports over imports, all the values being in
gold. The specie movement of the ten
months was $26,O72.O9O imports and $2l,-
SO2,1l3 exports.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
AS much OF Gen. McKenzie,s re

As much of Gen. McKenzie's report of
his expedition into Mexico as can be obtain
ed for publication is as follows: The expedi-
tion was in two columns, one under Lieut.
Col. Shafter, being the Twenty fourth In
fantry, and the other the Eighth Cavalry.
under Capt. Young. Gen Mckenzie moved
with the command Of Capt. Young. This
latter column left camp'at DEVILS river on
June II, and crossed, June l2, fifteen miles
above the month, camping that night ten
miles southwest Of the river, at dry camp.
On the 18th and l4th the colum marched
fouty miles, to Buro mountain, and on the
I5th intended TO march twenty-five miles,
but the guide, after conducting the column
twelve miles, fell sick, and as water could
not be reached and there was danger Of all
the stock perishing, word was sent to Col.
shafter not to-cross, and if he had crossed,
10 recess. II was then, determined, on. ae-
count Of frequent cattle raids, TO- search the
country on the San Diego and San Rodrigo!
Col shafteT was accordingly notified and
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The New York Sun:-A correspondent

The New York Sun - A correspondent
at Easton, Nd, does not admit the correct
ness of some recent remarks of ours respect
ing the national banks. That system OF
banking our correspondent condemns as an
outrageous monopoly. "How," he asks,
"does the goodness of a national bank bill
cover the denial to every one else of the
right to make one as good or better?" We
answer that it does not cover it, because
there is no such denial. Any number OF
persons who can put up the requisite amount
of capital may organize a national bank
anywhere. How, then, can the system OF
national banks properly be described as
monosaly9
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

Marie aeIas- Mercedes, Queen of Spain,
died at Madrid Wednesday. She was born
in that city on the oath of June, 1860, and
at the time of her death was Is years of age.
She was the youngest daughter of Prince
Antoinied' Orleans, Due de Montpensier, Her
mother was the Princess Marie Louise Fer
dinande de Bourbon, sister to the eX-Queen
Isaibdlla III. of Spain, the latter being the
mother of King Alfonso. The present King
and the deceased Queen were, therefore,
first cousins. The young Queen received
her education in a Conventual School, and
on January %, 1868. less than six months
ago, she was married to King Alfonso XII,
in tase ROYAL Chapel of the Atocha, in Mad
rid. The marriage, unlike many royal un-
ions, was said to be true love match. 1t
was celebrated with great pomp and splend-
or. Pope Plus TX, who was the Kings
Godfather, sent by the Apostolic Ablegate
wedding iag, blessed by his Holiness, and
rose of diamonds for the Queen. The
Duke de Montpensier gave his daughter
twenty-five million francs, in addition to
a great quantity of diamonds and wonder
fully rich trousseau. King Alfonso gave his
Queen several suits ofjewels and his portrait
set in brilliants. The Queen also received
from her sister, the Countess Of Paris, q
magnificent set of jewels. The festivities
lasted for five days, during which Jetes, balls,
parties, reviews, illuminations, races, bull
fights, fireworks, special theatrical perform
ances and other amusements kept Madrid
in continual state of excitement. Aims
were distributed to the poor, political pris-
oners were pardoned and new foundations
established in the institutions of learning
for poor students. Since their marriage the
lives Of the King and Queen have been as
quiet and happy as the lives of Kings and
Queens can be, until the sickness set in
which has terminated fatally.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
LUTHERAN.

INTERESTING CHURCH HIsToRY.-Luther-
an emigrants began to settle in West Vir-
ginia in 1880. The congregation at Shep-
herdstown was orgaized in 1865. Rev. Mr..
Bauer became its first regular pastor in
l77G. twas subsequently served by Revs
supplied with preaching by Revs. George
Young and Weyman, from Hagerstown, Nd.
and also by Rev. Christian Streit, from
Winchester, Va. In 1890, the congregation
became associated with that at Martinsburg,
and Rev. D. Young was called to live
among them. During his pastorate, in 1905
the church was built. In 1902, Rev. F.
W. Roskinsky became pastor, who was sue
ceeded by Rev. Rabenach, and in 1918, by
Rev. j. Kehler. During the last three
pastorates, the transition from the use of the
German to that of the English language was
commenced and continued.
Rev. c. p. Krauth, sr, took charge in
1929, and served eight years; Rev. j. Med
tart in 1927 q years.; Rev. r. Weiser in
1885 q years. Rev. C. Martin in 1887 "A
ycars) Rev. S. Sprecher in lS42 Il year, I;
Rev. j. A. Seiss in lS43 "a years.. In ls45,
the congregation was separated from Mar
tiusburg; aud for the first time, secured the
residence of the pastor at Shepherdstown.
In lS4S, Rev. c. P. Krauth, jr., became
pastor, and remained seven months. Dur
ing his pastorate, Shepherdstown was again
associated with Martinsburg. In lS4S Rev.
B. NJ. Schmucker took charge, and served
81 years. In 1859. Rev. J. P. Smeltzer be-
came pastor at Harper's Ferry, to which
the congregation was attached and served
by him u years. During his pastorate, the
church at Unionville was erected, and after
his resignation, the shepherdstown congre-
CATION became independent, and has since
sustained pastor in its midst. Since separa-
ton from the Smithfeld, Martinsburg, and
Harper's Ferry congregations, Rev. j. /.
| Miller has been its pastor years Rev. j.
| F. Campbell, years. Rev. d. II. Bitle,
| years; and Rev. j. Hawkins, 3 years, Dur
ing Rev. D. II. Bittle's time, the church
edifce was thoroughly remodeled and
beautifed, and a large and comfortable par
sonage erected in the heart of the town,
Rev. r. C. Hollane entered upon his
pastoral duties there in 1875, and is still
laboring with encouraging success. The
congregation numbers upwards of two hun
dred members, and has Sunday school Of
one hundred and fifty scholars and teachers,
1t is regarded as one ofthe largest and most
efficient congregations in the Virginia
Synod.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

Closing Scenes an C0n9reSS-DT't1lkeIne
Confusion and DiSorder-The President
ArreSted-Sius Of Omission-A Happy
Family Reunion.
WASHINGTON, DC, June %.
With the exception of national conven-
ton which fuses suddenly upon the Presi-
dental nomination of Polk, Pierce or a
Hayes, there is no spectacle in this country
so depressing to a believer in republican
government as the ordinary close of a ses-
sion of Congress. Both houses of Congress adj
journed sine die yesterday morning at seven
o'clock, the delay being caused by the en-
grossment of the Sundry Service bill. The
scenes in the House during the closing
hours were of the widest description, many
of the members being decidedly the worse
for liquor. Everything was confusion and
disorder, and after two o'clock recesses were
taken every other hour as a means of restor-
ing order and bringing members to their
senses. The galleries were thronged thro'-
out the night, and the drunken ribaldry Of
many Of the spectators added to the din.
Many captious and unimportant amend
ments were made TO the Sundry Service bill,
and it kept oscillating between the two
houses every two or three hours. During
the recesses in the House, the pages, Joined
by members, amused themselves BY singing
comic songs, and the galleries joining in the
choruses made the welkin ring. From in
dications the proceedings of the House may
be aptly described as a II. o. T." High
Old Timew
The Senate relaxed somewhat from il
customary dignity, but was a convent oi
! quiet and order in comparison with the other
| end of the Capitol. While waiting upon
the House, several unimportant bills were
| disposed of, and at seven o'clock the hand.
| of the clock were turned back for about tel
minutes in order TO allow action on a few min,
or nominations just made by the President
| The Senate went into executive session, con
frmed the nominations and, upon openn,
the doors adjourned.
President Hayes remained in his room OF
the Senate side all night-up to the very
minute Of adjourument, the last bill h
signed being the one providing for Com
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

"a fly in the gravy" caused Mrs. Mil
LER of Burkeville, Va, to kill Mr.. MILLER
"wife, here's fly in the gravy" the hus-
band remarked, as he sat down to his beef
steak. "You're all the time finding fault 1,
the wife replied. Harsh words were follow
ed by angry words, Mrs. MILLER seized a
q coffee pot and Mr.. MILLER clutched a
carving knife. The scene of combat was
shifted from the kitchen to the woodshed,
and Mrs. MILLER picked up an axe, severed
Mr.. MILLeR's head from his body, and
tainted.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
The appropriations made at the late ses-

The appropriations made at the late ses-
sion of Congress amount altogether to $685.
s73,403, compared with $l53,6Os,6sl for
1877 and $l77,S7O,6 ,6S7 for 1876. This does
not include interest or sinking fund for the
public debt. The increase this year, COM
pared with last year, is $4,764,sl2, but, de-
ducting the extraordinary item of $5,5OO,-
900 for the Fishery Award, there is actually
decrease this year, compared with last
wear, of $7S5,ISS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
Our Washington Letter.

Closing Scenes IN CongreSs-Dr,akemeSs,
Confusion and DiSorder-The President
Arrested-.Sius Of Omissior-A Happy
Family Re union.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29
LEHIGHTON, PAa
SATURDAY, JUNE 90, 1878.

Federal office holders in different parts
of the the country continue to inquire of the
President whether his civil service order re-
mains in force, or has been modified. Ac-
cording to a Washington dispatch, sit can
be stated on authority that the order will
be enforced 1t prohibits Federal officials
from taking part in caucuses, primaries, or
conventions, but does not prevent them
from contributing voluntarily to campaign
funds
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

The grounds surrounding the Presby-
terian Church Of Hokendauqua have been
greatly improved and beautified. An ele-
CANT fence ofiron-bIack and gilt--has been
erected sod has been laid in large quanti-
ties. Vases of beautiful flowers have been
added. Both Protestants and Roman Catho-
lies have aided these handsome improve
ments by donations of money and manual
labor.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

The petition of Jacob Huntzinger, ex-
President of the Miners Bank of Pottsville,
for a writ Of habeas corpus, was refused by
the Supreme Court at Harrisburg Monday,
no copy Of commitment having been pro-
duced for examination, and a writ Of error
having been heretofore applied for and de-
MED. HnntzingT is serving term foT
embezzlement.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-06-29

Our young friend, Frank F, Hummel,
of the Dover IN. J.) Lader, has just accom-
plished the most sensible thing of his life,
!. c. he has dropped the patent outside
business, and now publishes newspaper.
We have long thought Frank would get
tired drinking skim milk and giving the
"patent" men the cream from his paper.
Next sensible publishers
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Mary ]. Clauss, on accC unit Of bond..... IA 70
N. Is. Reber, discount on note OF k. Fen
stermaCher......... s.'s.s''s's.''''" 81 20
n. b. Reber, salary as 1reasurer...... lsU "
(elSl So
We. the underslgned, duly elected Auditors
of the Borough OF LehightOn. do hereby certify
that the above account Of N. Il. Reber. Treas
urer of the LehlghtOn school Board, Is correct,
TO the best OF our knowledge and belief.
f. Il. WHITNEY I rdttora
IL, IL SNYDER,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-16
SALE OF PART OF THE Su'
CLARK PROPERTY.

Yesterday, that tract OF the WILLIAM
CLARK estate above Martins Ferry and
living between IN, railroad and the river,
was .old to satisfy claims against 1t
The heirs OF JAN - PAUL. and the Pea
body Insurance Company were the
bidders. The tract, about forty
acres Wa h.Cskcd down to tie
Peabody for $4,000. The first mort
gage, amounting to over $4,000 with ac-
crued interest, WAS held by the PAUL.
heir. and covered sll the tract excepting
about eight scres. These were covered
by first mortgage held by the Peabody
Insurance Company, amounting TO some
thing over $4,000, with accrued interest.
50 IN order to save their claim the Pea
BODY bid it in ss stated above. Several
years ago this would have been consider
ed very low for property in that vicini-
ty. Whist It is worth nov would be diff
cult to conjecture but one thing is GER
tain that with the growth of Martins
Ferry, reslty in to suburbs /: bound to
increase in value.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-16
Inauguration OF Goy. Mcclellan.

TRENTON, JAnusry l5.-About fifteen
thousand persons, from all parts OF the
State, Philadelphia and New York. as
sisted at the Inauguration, to-day, OF Gov.
Mcclellan. The procession was quit"
imposing. Flags, banners and bunting
we're profuse, and the cheering OF the
people hearty and continuous. Gov.
Mcclellan was received NJ his residence
with = salute of one hundred guns. The
house tops we're flied with people. -
were the streets.
When General Mcclellan had taken
the oath OF Office Of Governor aud de-
hvered his inaugural, which was ire.
quently spplsuded, he returned TO ,hs
executive chamber, when the Veteran
Association OF PhiIsaelphls presented
Al address signed by 2,036 members The
same party slso presented n silver medal
made from 4 hAlf-dollsr picked up on
the field OF Antietsm. The reception IN
tho executive chamber WAS attended by
great crowds.
Gen Mcclellan In his inaugural AL.
dress spoke OF the Southern question, sni
,aid: am sure We all agree in sccept
ing ~ anal the emancipation OF th"
protection in all the rights OF n iree msn.
The prosperity Of the South can be secur-
I'd only by the full enjoyment oi their
rights OF self government, with
the attendant consequences 0i posc",
order and security. These States are
how 10 tho entire possession Of
these rights, and the result " manifest
10 all in the absence Of disturbance and
10 the Llow but sure return OF pros
perity which, II not rudely disturbed by
other causes, will soon react upoo IA and
give employment 10 very many idle
hands among us. ! trust, geni!emen,
you will agree with me 10 gladly accept.
Ing the existing settlement Of tho South.
ern question as nnsl ADd insisting that
no selfish interest Of individuals or M.
taken policy DO allowed W revive q sab
iect which honor and interest alike
require - bs buried forever
among the dead Issues oi
tle iTrevocabie psst With regard 10
NatlOnAl finances the General said: As
the groAt object o, oil II is our interes, 10
hasten the return OF confidence. security,
industry economy and prosPeriiy " oar
suffering people, It is our duty 10 eipr"..
in the clearest and most decided terms
reprobA,IOn 10 all attempts 70 yioIsts u"
.scrsdneu Of all obligations. - AVOID the
payment Of any portion Of our Just Debt,
" impair the nstionsl honor and credit,
Cr 70 declare by Isw that part Of
dollar shall te = whole dollar
There ia probably no grave objeci'on
70 retnOustIE,ng silver within the prop"r
limits; that 10 70 ssy, 10 make u legal
tender for small amounts, 70 secure IL
ase 10 ANAL transactions snd for conye-
nisnce 10 making change, bu. in tn'
event the silver dollar should certainly
be made equsl in present value at lest
10 the gold dollar. II nothing IL done y
impsir confidence 10 the nsiiona credit,
we ars on the road 10 prosperity. And
legal tender and paper money will soon
be 30 nearly at par that specis payment
will be practically ressmed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-16
HOW IsiTIN WHEELING:

Up a. Pitts burgh m active temper
suce worker has compiled table OF the
number of arrests made for various causes,
As reported at the central snd sub
stations. bo.h before and alter the advent
OF FRANCIS MUKPHY. From this table
we extract the following Information: ::
IN 1876 .ue total number OF arrests was
7.S4D, OF which 81! per cent. was tor
drunkenness, disorderly conduct and
vagrancy, and III other causes l"
1877 the total number WAS 6,4o6, OF
which So per cent. was for Drunkenness,
disorterly conduct and vagranc', and IA
per cent. Tor other causes. l: is also
sss,ed that in 1876 there were l,24l
licenses granted in Allegheny county,
and 6O4 in 1877. Of these more tnsn
oue-bali belong TO Pittsburgh. We shaI!
be glad il some OF the active workers IN
the cause in Wheeling will furnish the
REGISTER with statistics touching the
same matter in this city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-16
Serious Railroad Accident.

HARTFORD, Conn, January ia Sc
rious railroad accident occurred on The
Connecticut Western Railroad beyond
Tsriffsville, about ten miles from Hart
ford, at 10 o'clock TO night. An e1cur-
sion train returning from the Moody aud
Ssnkey meeting at Hartford, fell through
trestle into the Pennington
river. Two engines, one baggage and
three passenger cars went down. The
number of killed is not yet known.
There are from fifteen 10 twenty-five
wounded. Word was telegrsphed, the
Hartford City Hospital notified, and
special train, with surgeons was son,
out. From dve to twenty persone are
killed, the names being not yet learned.
The tram contained ten crowded pAssen-
ger cars. One of the wounded is Rev
Thomas, OF Winsted. George Z. Hatch
aud Thomas Franey, engineers, were
also wounded. Four cars OF tho e.-
cursion train went through the
bridge. Five dead bodtes, two
men and three women, have been recov-
cred. A large number are yet in the
wreck. Twelve physicians have gone
out with relief train from this city. IL
is impossible yet to get the names OF the
dead or injured.
TIE latest reports say that the killed
are from fifteen to twenty. No names
received up to this hours An.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-01-16
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
WASHINGTON.

The Democratic Convention of Wash
iugton county was held a. Washington
to elect delegates to the Democratic State
Convention. Messrs. Miller, Patterson
snd Truesdale were chosen delegates and
a resolution was unanimously adopted
lnstructing them to support Hon. james
H. Hopkins ofthis city tor Governor.
Mr.. Z. {. Noble, of Claysvil!e, has
purchased the Johnny O'ConnelI farm"
IN Donegal, IS acres, for 5000.
Mr.. James FiDler, Sr., OF this borough,
assigned his property to DR.. Kelley on
Mondsy, for the benefit o. his creditors,
Tn, personal property vslustlon ia
Washin gton county taxable tor State
purposes is fixed =: Sl,sl7,3S0, upon
winch tax OF $500 is assessed. Oar
population is given as 4S,4SS, ana our
tsl abb number l2,7S7. In port f
wssl b We are the fourteenth county o.
the State omitling Allegheny snd Phlls-
delphIa