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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

No one interested in Indiana
politics, whether republican, demo-
cratic or national, can be dishearted
by the well balanced reports from
that state as to the Srnatorohip, In
opposition to the confident claim that
Senator VOORHEES, will succeed him
self" it is asserted that a combina-
tion between the nationals and re
puhlicans is in process of formation
by which the Rev. De La Matyr is
to be returned in his stead. The re
ported understanding in the matter
j, that De La MWyr shall act with
the republicans upon all matters eX
cept financial questions. 1t is said
that the combination goes further
and includes the organization of The
state senate by the nationals and re
Dublicans, and the handing over of
The state offices to the nationals. As
the vacancy caused uy the with
drawal of De La Matyr from the
House delegation would doubtles, be
filled by "a republican, the bargain
would give to the republicans the
control of the delegation, in addition
to defeating plans for the reappor-
tiOnment of the state; and the con.
troll Of the state offices, the organiza-
ton of the senate, and the election
ola United States Senator are thou ut
to constitute sufficient sop for the
sixteen nationals among the $50 state
representatives. There is no element
ofplausibiIity lacking in the scheme.
But the Affiliations of the nationals
in Indiana are with the democrats,
the votes of whom elected De La
Matyr himself, and it will perhaps
be found that the suggested comb.
nation is more plausible than practi-
cable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

The polar waYe has FRI zen up the
Mississippi river from st. Paul to
Cairo. At Cincinnati the thermome-
ter was down to zero. The snow
blockade is 50 serious in New York
state that the trains and postal cars
that ICft that city on Sunday had not
reached Buffalo Tuesday. a furious
gale prevailed then, and as the snow
was still falling, railroad travel was
entirely suspended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

The greenback is on par with
gold. There il but one money for
the bondholder and for the people at
large. The Democratic party wants
to make the peoples money inferior,
and its method of procedure is to at.
tack the national banking system.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

1t is certain that the Ameer Of Af.
ghanistan has fed from Cabul. He is
believed to be journeying toward
Balkh with the retiring Russian mis-.
sion. The war is probably over.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

The Florida Canvsssing Board has
given the certificate Of election from
the Second Congressional district to
Hull, the Democratic candidate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

The New York Sun points out the
fact that no Senator ever succeeded
in securing the Presidency as long as
he remained in the Senate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

gprston are severely feeling the acute
ness Of the winter The tradesmen
of the entire eastern districts Of the
metropolis are crying out about the
badness of trade. and even Christmas
wares are a heavy drug in the mar
ket. So severe is the distress IN Hag-
gerstOn that committee will be
formed for the relief Of cases of great
necessity. but it will be greatly Grip
pied through want of funds.
The weather is severe throughout
Great Brilian. There has also been
a heavy snowfall here and in many
parts of the continent. In Scotland
it is especially severe, and all the
rail ways in the North are blocked.
Two London mail trains were, at the
last accounts, showed up ten or
twelve miles from Aberdeen. Alto
gether, seven trains are showed up,
and the traffic is suspended. The
snow was still falling last night. In
some places it is over twelve feet
high. 1t is the heaviest snowfall in
thirty years.
A SEVERE WINTER IN EUROPE.
A telegram from Geneva, SWitzer-
Land, says: mo post has arrived
from Germany or from German
Switzerland. The railway commu-
nications between Berne and Sau-
same was interrupted until late last
evening, and the service between
Bouveret and st. Maurice is entire
ly suspended. In &c eva 400 men
and l20 horses and carts are con-
stantly occupied in clearing the
streptSn
y Pairs dispatch states that the
wolves have penetrated as far as the
gates Of Metz. There is more snow
on the NoSgest than the oldest in
habitants remember.
GREENBACKS AND GOLD AT PAR.
The Treasury Department has re-
ceived information that yesterday q
New York banking house, having
"1'"9''I' 1" u9V 2too'o"o "' We" VI
leans, deposited that amount in gold
w" " ,''' '''' 1N,'7'' '''''' '''''''' Il ''U
", ~ ''''' Wv" q ", at va '''9
.,'',''' .''''''''' az w" VI 'e''''N
for 500, 900 in greenbacks. Yester-
'' , e., Wv ':',''' y . ''''' ''vie' a
'"7''N" @0'o0"
WV - VI 5''' " ". ny '""'"'i9' "i't
N'''.-'''- = Z i''''I''' 70'"' i'q"'n'V''
''''' - !" > zen '''1Nc' i'''7S i''.7
'."" ,.'r '''i,i''''i'' vi '''e PI"''c ''A
''o '''i'''J ~ 'e'N''0 SPTc'e pay
THE ELECTION lNN}.STiGAViON.
W ASNINGfO Of, Dee. 22.--The S"n
ate committee appointed i'm pun
suance Of Mr.. BIaine's resolution,
and instructed to investigate the re-
cent elections in the South and
elsewhere, held their second meeting
yesterday. Senator BayaEd, on be-
lief of the Democratic members.
made motion that in futurC the
proceedings ot the committee should
be condMted in public. To this the
Republicans interpospG no objection,
greatly to the surprise Of the minor
ity, who, after refusal Of tho Sen.
afe to direct the committee to hold
open sessions, were hardly prepared
for such concession. At the SUCCESS
ton Of the Republican member, a
request similar TO that adopted on
Friday, calling upon Senator Blaine
'"lurhlSh HpFcIhcalons which might
assist toe committee in prosecuting
theinquiry, was ordered to be served
upon Senator Thurman. who intro
duccd the Democratic amendment to
Mr.. Blaine's resolution. An in
formal conference among the mem
bcr5 touching the period Of begin
ming the Investigation onsued, and it
was decided to delay further action
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28

IiIL DEATH OE DOUGLAS.
The death yesterday of General
AlpheuS S. Williams, Congressman
rom the Detroit district of Michigan.
was followed to-day by the demise
OF Congressman Beverly Douglas, of
Virginia, at the National Hotel in
this city. Mr.. Douglas, in his sober
moments, was man of intelligence.
and ability, and highly esteemed bv
all who knew him. About three
years ago the fatal passion took pos
session Of him, and since then he
rarely appeared in his seat in proper
condition to discharge his duties
when in the House. He frequently
became so nmOnstrative as to seri-
ousIy interfere with the public bust
ness, and then his fellow members
would get him out of the hall, Every
effort was made 70 save him bv his
family and friends, but to no purpose.
His defeat for the Congressional
nomination at the last election. an
event due entirely to his intemper-
ance, weighed heavily upon him. and
to drown his disappointment he took
to his cup worse than ever. His sad
fate awakens the deepest sympathy.
ana Is the absorbing topic in political
If cles tonight.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

Ii is pleasant to observe that the
treacherons corrupt New York papers
are loosing their grip on. the public.
Their circulation is raplQ(k falling of.
The times coming when they will be
of no further use 10 the knayes who
control them. We quote:
PUBLIC OPINIoN.-The Cincinnati
Commercial thas speaks of the New
York papers: Onls the sam about
keeps up its circulation. The cireula-
tion IF the Herai1 has fallen to $1,000
copies Notwithstanding its low price.
Its advertising is largely less. The
state Zeitung IN rebel bcnccratl has
fallen from forty-three to thirty
thousand. with loss Of eleven col
umns of advertising The Times has
declined heavily and is now * . 100.
The Tribune conceals its iHGvmity.
though 1t quarrels now and then with
men for stopping it. and mot half the
newstands sell = copy Of the Tribune.
The sceptrc II indeed departing
from those mercenary hands. They
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

The Burlington Gazette knows of man
who ten years ago bought ten thousand dol
lars worth of U. $. bonds, tor W hich he gave
A6 900 greenbacks. These bonds to-day are
worth e60.OO0. 1t knows of another man
Who at the same time bought a piece of prop
erty, for which he paid $l2 200 The prop
erty is fully as gold to- day as it was then, il
not better, but it cannot be sold for &, 600.
The latter paid heavy yearly taxes ever since
OH his investment, and the former not a cent
This is q great country and model republic
Exchange.
In other countries the owners of
the land use the influential and gov
ernins class. Here it is the money
lenders. The shrewd men do not
own real estate. They lend money tC
those who do.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28
THE TESTING NY.

The following abstract of the Report OF
the Special Committee of the House, pre-
sented to-day, gives the evidence OF
Hon. c. Brandt, Hon. John Geih
and Liberty Hall before that
committee, comprising oil that is impor
tant as bearing on the principal matter re-
ferred to the committee allegation Of
Mr.. Brandt that he had received from Lib
erty Hall fifty dollars as consideration
for his vote.
Charles c. Brandt, being sworn, savs
Ga FRIDAY there seemed 10 be ruino1
af,oai that money was being used IN con
nection with the school text took bill
Geib. Klossner and myself room sogeihe1
st the International. We retired afrou
ten. After We had been IN ref
= short time. persons raped
at the door and called Geib. He got up y
let the person in. | discovered It 70 h
Anderson, member of the House ~
stated his desire TO spesk to Geih outside
the room. Geib and Anderson left tht
room. Some time thereafter Geib re
turned He seemed excited and said tn
rumor afiost that money Was used On tn
text book bill Was not Ill false. he ha<
been offered money for his vote said b
had been at the Merchants Hotel and haf
been offered eco for his vote That monel
was not tendered him, but tn
party took piece OF ppe
and saw it marked 100, and said Il IN
measure carried then ii WIS marked 20
Did NOT ssaie name of mxn, but was givel
to understand the Offer would be open IN
I'll mornlnv
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

lie Due is doing noble work for
the advancement of agriculture. The
Litchfield Independent says:
A few days ago County Auditor Stevens re-
ceiyed from Gen. Ne Due, the commissioner
Of agriculture At Washington. quart sack OF
a new variety OF spring W heat, to he distrib-
ituted among the farmers. II was recon-
mcaaded very highly by the department OF
agriculture.
NJ Stevens being OF an inquisitivc sort OF
mind, took the trouble to empty the contents
OF the. sack on the table. and thoroughly ana
lyzed the same with the following remarks
able and gratifying result; The variety
consisted OF wild buckw heat. mustard
black esss, W hite oats. rye, pigeon grass, bar
lev. cookie, wild peas and Indian W heat. The
wheat wss Of several varieties. MIR. Stevens
is waiting to hear how he shall distribute
this wonderful variety" OF new wheat,
Perhaps the cookie and pigeon grass
are new asd valuable varieties from
the Generals home farm.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28
The New York Tribune said the

The New York Tribune said the
other day:
Here are the figures: Should the Bland
bill become u law greenback and bank notes
will decrease in value about s57 100000 and
the United States bonds about $4,000, 900.
Total, S237, 900 900 SO much for the argu-
ment that unlimited silver will restore conf
dence and revive business by making money
plenty
Whereupon the Indianapolis sam
replied
Here are sorne more figures: The assessed
value OF real and personal property in this
country is about sc, 900, GOO, 900. should
the Bland bill become law" the value of
this property would increase about ten per
cent That would amount to the sum OF ,, :
5000, 900 You sec that W hat is your loss is
our gain Where you loose 1887 ,OO0, 900 we
gain - 500, O0O, geo, therefore the Bland bill
should must, and shall be passed.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28
The A1ati-AGonopolist.


vast sums of money invested in church
property and other paraphanalia OF
religious superstition, and the sala-
ries paid to an army Of $4,000 priests
in America together with the money
wasted on foreign missions were all
expended in teaching the people
known truths giving them good
moral intellectual and physical educa-
ton, then we would soon be an intel
ligent, moral, and prosperous nation
rivaling in happiness the brightest
visions of the Utopian dreamer.
The Christian church has ever been
the enemy Of human progress. me
pathfinders of every science have mad
to endure the pitiless storm Of her ha-
tired and malice. She has tried to turn
back the stream of advancing knowl-
edge, civilization, and human liberty
She has been the ally and paramount
of nearly every despot that has ever
cursed the nations Of chrlstiandom
and the imagination is appalled, at the
bloodshed and human misery for
which she is directly responsible.
She was the bulwark Of human slavery
in this country until an enlightened
humanity acting under an inspiration
foreign and superior to the sacred
books of the church swept it away;
and now reeking with the foul ooors
of her lewd embraces with tyrants
she seeks an unholy alliance with the
free constitution of America.
Few people are aware OF the subtle
but powerful agencies that are at
work to unite church and state in this
country, or realize the dangers that
even now threaten our liberties. me
National Reform association SO called
numbering among its leaders large
number of protestant priests judges
of the supreme courts Of many OF our
states. and at least one judge of the
supreme court of the United States is
working with all the zeal that fanatl-
cism can inspire to engraft religious
amendment on our national constltu-
ton making the protestant bible the
supreme law of the land and Jesus
Christ the chief ruler among ma
| tons
They claim to have petitions signed
by millions of legal voters and feel
confident of succeeding in their meta
rious scheme of intrenching their
absurd and pernicious dogmas behind
the power of civil authority. We all
know what this means; it is the lust
for power to crush freethought. tc
make unbelief crime. 1t is the
cankerworm at the root Of the tree OF
national liberty, the insiduous poison
that will paralyze the traditional glo
nv of American liberty. and intensity
the religious hypocracy of the nation
The wise patriots who framed oul
national constitution formally bellev
ed it walled eden into which the &c
clesiastical serpent could never enter
but apathy, and treachery have let'
the gates unguarded and he is ever
now presenting the seductive blu,
deadly fruit to the unsuspecting ge'
MUS of American liberty, and Kissing
in her ears ''thou shalt not surely
die" Whether our government vii
resist the contemplated crime OF
weakly yield to it. remains to be seen
have no quarrel with any one OF
account of his religion; all ask in thu
name Of Justice, is that no man thee
ries shall invade the natural rights Of
others.
E.xrp PRAY
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

The utterance of the st. Charles
Times regarding our lie Duo is simply
horrible:
He also thinks he car raise tea in the
United States as well as in China, in fact he
thinks great many things, and is making
more stir among the old, musty, and useless
seeds of his department than any other man
in America could He is an seed himself.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

There have been some surprising
changes of front in the House on the
school book bill. Men who came to
St. Paul at the opening of the Legisla-
ture ardent friends of the bill are
ROW as ardently opposed to it. Does
Brandt's exposure explain this!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

Over 500 men, omen nd children, some
of them barefooted, and all of them destitute,
appeared on the streets OF Hoboken, n. Y,
the other day. The Common Council has
applied to the legislature for an appro priation
for the relief of the sufferers.
The only relief possible is a radical
change in the financial policy of the
government.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

Application comes in from all parts for
Greenback speakers. Twelve calls from one
county in three days. Six letters asking for
speakers received by us in one day. Three
hundred and ten subscribers for the Era in
one day Truly the people are waking up.
The bankers and bondholders' association
will please take notice. The blaze is spread
ing Portland New Era.
Why can't Minnesota show as much
life ard energy as the State of Maine!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Feb. 22'-The
Greenbackers hold State convention here
March 9Th and will nominate ticket.
What! Has the light of truth
penetrated even among the granite
hills of gallant New Hampshire!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

were the first and last crutch on which
leaned the greedy, equity bondholders:
So the crutch is getting shaky, and
means may be taken by and by to knock
it clean flat from under them.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28
Liberty is brand(t)ed.

ooh Liberty!' says the Winona
Republican, 'sWhat crimes are COM
mitted in thy namei'
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

Colonel Colville denounces bribery
and defends the men who did the
bribery. Consistent!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-28

Saturday morning Brandt came to room
6eih introduced him 10 me when Bf1uds
stepped into the noon. The fl1t rocoI-
Iect that was said was By Brandt, thzt be
called 70 talk about the text hook bill;
anid he should support the amendment %
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-08-22

Due credit has never been awarded to the penetration and sagacity of Col. (then Major) Talmadge, of this town. for the part he acted in the affair of Major Andre, without which the capture and subsequent release of that spy would have been calamity to our country. The commanding officer, Col. Jamison, before whom Andre was brought, on his capture had actually suffered him to depart with letter, to Arnold. Talmadge, on learning this fact earnestly solicited that he be recaptured. His request was reluctantly granted, and this de- tention, brought about solely by Talmadge, saved the country.
 The stories of the religious and political par ties of that time, in times past are subjects of curiosity and interest to the readers of the present age.
 There are other interesting features pertain ing to our town which 1 earnestly hope may appear in future edition of it's history. Please pardon me for troubling you with this effusion of what I deem an honest pride in the birth place of my ancestors. RUsTICUs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-08-22
ThomaSton.

Mr. Wm. Reeds dog went mad last week, and badly bit six dogs in turn, all of which have been killed.
 Mir. Dwight Robbins, for many years watchman at Plume & Atwoods mill, died and was buried on Tuesday.
 The clock shops are in full operation again after weeks vacation.
 Morse block IS we'll under way and in short time we expect to see that part of the town look lively again.
 Mir. Norton ran his stage from this place to the camp ground every day. last week, and was well patronized.
 A large number visited Wallingford to see the wrecks of the late Tornado.
 For number of years there have been preaching services held in the school-house at the knife shop, as they were able to get minis ters to preach to them. For some time past, Rev. E. B. Sanford of this place has preached to them and they have at last decided to have place to worship under his pastorate. A
  lected at that time, and committee was ap- pointed to collect the rest of the amount need ed-friends outside having pledged $4OO when they raise $400 themselves, making the $500, the church will cost. The building is to be 31x41 with belfrey, and capable of seat ing some 214 persons. It is to be called ''Ea- gle-Rock Chapel" MT. Sanford is to be con- graduated on his success, and the people on having secured him as leader.
 Rev. H. Q. Judd, of the M. E. church, is off for two weeks vacation. Rev. MT. Thompson, of Bridgeport, supplied the pulpit, Sunday.
 The "Caledonians' had their picnic on Saturday. They presented very good ap- pearancc in tlSir Scotch suits, as they march, ed to the grounds headed by the Thomaston Cornet band. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-08-22
Goshen, No 351.

LEATHER MAN.-This strange looking mor- tai passed through Goshen, few days ago.
 FLOWERS IN CHURCH. the flowers furnished by ladies at the Center last Sunday, Willis Ives brought fine collection of white pond lilies.
 BEEs.-Last week, Mir. Geo. G. Crandall and his son were hiving swarm of bees, when one was stung over the eye, and the other under, and neither could see for some time; but they are all right now.
 LARGE EaG.-There are few houses just over the line in Cornwall which we claim as almost belonging to Goshen. At one Mir. Phi . lander Vaill has a hen which has laid an egg, s inches in circumference one way and 6aa the other.
 LEcTURE.-A large congregation assembled last Thursday evening to listen to a Lecture from Mir. Edwin A. White. MT. White is a member of the university at Middletown, and his subject was, The relation Of Science to Religion. He gave us an interesting account of the state of things on the surface of the Earth during the long ages which preceded the creation of man, in connection with the bible account of creation. There were some geological terms used which were rather too deep for me, bat on the whole the lecture was instructive.
 ARRIvALs.-At Mir. Hazen's hls sister, Mrs. Morse; and at Mir. Whites. Mir. Oakley of the College at Middletown, and Miss Green wood of Sheffield, sister of the lady whom we hope to hear on the subject of temperance in September. At Mr. Morses Wadhams, Miss Ida Wadhams from Berkshire Go. NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs.-Mrs. Samuel B. Futile has plant on which are three of these wonderful flowers, and a large number of people assembled, last evening, to see the first of those open. It is amost beautiful flower perfectly white, and measured across it and found It eight and three quarter inches.
 TEMPERANoE.-HenryB B. Graves Esq, ot Litchfel& is expected to give us temperance address at the West Goshen church, next sab bath evening.
 MoNuMENT.-Mr. Baldwin, of Wolcottville, is erecting nice red sand stone monument or the Cemetery lot belonging to the Wm. Davis family. HIN.