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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Mtduight Busglary.

WEsTERNPoRr, Mp, March 30
One of the most daring burglaries
ever committed in this county took
place at an early hour this morning,
resulting 10 a loss gilmore than S40,-
600 to the firm of j. S. Jamison Il
Co, merchants. The business house
of this firm is situated on the Main
street, in close proximity to the coun-
ty bridge, over the Potomac river,
leading to Piedmont, w. Va. This
building is q large three-story frame
house, the third-story being used by
the Odd Fellows, Free Mssons aud
Rechabites. The lower floor is oc-
cupied by Messrs. Jamison & Co as
a store room for general merchandise,
such as is usually kept 10 country
stores, and the second-story Is their
wareroom. On one side Of the build.
ing is an alley, and on the other side
is the Allegheny Hotel, kept by John
Navin. a constable.
About two O'Clock this morning
-
Constable Navin was aroused from
his sleep by a noise and q shock, and
going to the window looked out on
the street. 10 front of the window
were two men, one of whom pointed
"a pistol at bis head and threatened
TO shoot him if be did not take his
head in. The Constable Withdrew,
and made 10 further appearance, al
though be after wards saw two 9th
er men join them in front OF the
house. Shortly after daylight this
morning Mr.. Kalbaugh, the manager
Of the store, went 10 the store and
found that a burglary had been COM
mitted. The burglars had forced the
paddock ~fes,eniDgs from the FROM
door, and after entering proceeded to
operate on the safe, an old 6re-proof
They forced powder into the Joint
NJ a. the lock, and blew the door
wide open with such great force that
it flew back against the wall with
considerable power, ond besides lore
the door almos; to pieces. The in-
ner iron box was crushed to pieces
with a hammer.
As a reward for their labor the
burglars secured $4,000 in register
ed United States bonds, 50 500 in
cash and probably $4,000 or Sl2,-
600 worth of valuable papers. The
books were not disturbed. Inasmuch
as the bonds are registered, they
cannot be negotiated by the robbers.
For several days past three suspi-
cious looking men have been seen
about town, and on yesterday they
were in the store. Afterwards they
were known to have bought q pow
der flask at Fredlock's and some
powder al f Fe %fien's, in Piedmont.
II is supposed these were three Of
the robbers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

MONTGOMERY BLAIR, who Just at
the adjournment Of the Maryland
Legislature succeeded 10 b~ull-dozing
that body into passing bis resolution
authorizing the Attorney General OF
that State to commence legal pro-
ceedings to test the right of Mr..
Hayes to the Presidency, has ever
since been lodging about Washington
trying to get his party friends 10 Con-
gress TO take some action in the mat
ter, and vowing tina. be will have the
President OUT Of the White House
within sixty days. Blair is generally
looked upon as Q pes.ilent blsther-
skite, but there are enough Democrat.
ic mslignants in Congress to encour-
age his assault upon the President,
whenever there is the slightest pos
sibility OF success. At present the
Senate bar the way, but when q
Democratic Senate comes in next
year, if that party CAP contrive to Sc
cure the House also, we are likely to
hear moro of this attempt at revolu-
ton. The fear that Tilden may
thereby be galvanized into q candi-
date for 1880. will be the principal
restraint on those Southern Demo
Gratis, who are more than half asbsm.
ed of the memory Of the last Presi-
dental campaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Land CaII Fer More Cancellation


We have had occasions-and we
have embraced them with real salts.
faction-to speak well of President
Hayes, and to extol bis acts as EN-,
inently patriotic and right. But as
be has done some things worthy Of
commendadon, as be left undone 9th
er things. some Of which were de.
manded by justice TO the country, and
some by justice to himself. We have
reference to his failure, in his very
first communication to Congress, to
and insist upon univers-
amnesty for all alleged political Of
tenders. What possible excuse can
there be, at this late day, for depriv-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
fire. s wnuamspers.

WmLIAMsPoRT, March 2S-Ths
awmill Of Sands, Herdic & Co.. on
the South side Of the river, was TO.
tally destroyed by FIRE early yester.
day morning. The flames next at
tackled the large furniture factory of
George Luppert, which was also de-
suoyed. The sswmill was valued
at $4,000, on which there was an
insurance of only $500. The loss on
the furniture manufactor7 is $42,-
900; insurance, $4,000. Qae nun.
dred workmen are thrown out of en-
ployment. As the sawmill was not
running it is supposed to have been
set on fire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

PorTsrowN, April Francis w
Engle, baggage master for the Phils
delpbia and Reading railroad com
pany at this place, was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Lieut.. Bough-
ner, of.the Coal and Iron Police, or
the complaint OF Mrs. Cstharine
Hester, Of Locust Geo. charged with
stealing o gold ring fion the 6nge,
of her dead husband Immediately Of
ter the execution at Bloomsbury on
the 25th ullimo. The accused was
taken before Magistrate ID. +. Ora
ham, Of the Middle ward. and wsiv.
ing a hearing entered bail in the sun
of $500 for bis appearance at court
Mr.. Eagle attended the Bloomsbury
execution, and acting iu the capacity
Of an officer. cut down the body of
the dead Mollie, and not knowing
of the ring ~bequeathed to Hester's
daughter appropriated it as q relic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Sitting Bull.

OTTAWA, April 4-Lieutenant Col
onel Smith, Deputy Adjutant Genera.
Of Manitoba, has arrived here, aud
says there is no doubt that Sitting
Bull has q large number of Indians
with him, aud as soon as bis ponies
are 10 proper condition be is likely 10
sgOop down on the American terri.
tory convenient TO his whereabouts
for the purpose Of raiding and annoy
ing the United States Government.
The mounted police are too much
scattered to prevent the intended
movements Of Sitting Bull and biz
followers. A fev horses may be sto-
leu from Canadians, but further an-
noyAnce be does not anticipate 10 The
authorities.
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Suicide.

NORFOLK, Va, April al. II.
Gardner, a highly respected mer.
chant of Suff1lk, committed suicide
yesterday by shooting himself
through the head with an old-fash.
Toned horse pistol. A few minutes
before the shooting be was cJnvers.
ing pleasantly With some friends in
his store, and leaving them suddenly
went into a rear room, and in an in
slant almost the report Ct a pistol
was heard. Friends going into the
room Immediately, found Gardner
stretched on q ted with the Woe
top of his head blown eff and his
brains scattered over the bed-cloth-
ing and walls. The deceased had
failed in business and wac in poor
health. He was about thirty years
Of age and leaves a family.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

AFTER three days Of wrangling, tb'
House finally bounced DoorkeePel
Polk. and declared the Office vacant
Clearly proven guilty o. corrupt Prac
uces and gross abuses. the reform
Democracy clung to him ienacously
eighty Of them voting against bic die
charge. Had il not been ior q ring.
ing speech made by Mr. Hale Of
Maine, 10 which be declared that The
Democratic party was responsible fof
everything Polk bad done. be would
have been retained 10 SPITE o. al The
proof Of corruption against him
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Mission ortne nepubiIean Party

The Republican party is the sole
hope Of the country against the grasp
ing Southern claimants aud the reck.
less Northern repudiaiionists. Ii is
the only bulwsrk against the danger
Gus alliance of a Solid South with
the demagogism Of the North. The
Nation is confronted to-day not on
ly with enormous demands upon its
Treasury, but with wild and lawless
movements which threaten the fOun-
dations of public honor aud security.
There are signs and portents in he
political sky which Gil all thoughtful
men with deep concern, if not with
grave alarm. The Republican party
is the one conservative force which
stands as a barrier and protection
against these dangers. 1t never had
a more vital duty than that which
presses upon it now, aud its true pol
icy is to proclaim the lofty cause
which calls all true men to its sup
port, aud say no more than is neces-
sary Of the differences which embsr-
rass IL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
what Democratic Power Means


Nobody, We presume, entertains 8
doubt that whatever requirement:
were made by the South would b.
complied with at once, for now, as il
ante bellum days, the Southern Dem
ocrats are absolute masters in theil
party, and permit no revolt from
their conclusions TO pass unrebuked
aud UNPUBLISHED. Not only the Sl62,
NOO, GOO demanded for Southern i'm
provements would be insisted upon,
but hundreds Of millions more. Dem.
ocratic newspapers at the South dc
not hesitate TO say even now thaI
their section is entitled to all it can
get out of the National Treasury, 10y
way Of reimbursement tor the losses
it sustained during the civil war. Ii
behooves the people Of the North to
take warning in time. Once turn
the legislative and executive digis
ions OF the Federal Government over
to the Democracy, aud there will be
no remedy available. The North
must thea foot the bills of the South
on all sorts Of accounts, private a.
well Is public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Turpr was a meetipg in Washing.

THERE was q meeting in Washing
ton on Thursday last, Of the members
Of the Republican National Commit
tee, and the old Congressional Com
mittee for the purpose OF having
free talk about the present condition
of the Republican party and its pros
poets, and especially to take some &C
ton looking to the prosecution OF the
political campaign during the coming
Fall. Several of those present criti'
cised the policy Of the President very
severely, denounced his action in re.
gard to the South, his management
of the Civil Service, and bis failure
TO recognize the Republicans who
bad carried the burdens Of the party
upon their shoulders. The only thing
accomplished was a vote TO ask the
Republicans in Congress to reorgan-
ize the Congressional Committee and
to begin the work of the Fall cam
oaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

TINS Free traders are trying the
old game Of divide aud conquer, on
the friends Of Protection. The new
tariff bill before the House makes
considerable concessions 10 the iron
aud several other interests, as a bait
Tor support Of its general features.
The Pennsylvania member who al
lows himself to be gulled by s1ch an
appeal to selfish motives, ought 10 be
sent-well-to 8 Congress Of women,
and made endure the tortures of Tan
talus. Remember united we stand
disided we fall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
March p
CHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue ofsundry writs OF Fieri Facias Levari
| Facias. Nenditioni Exponas issued out ofthe Court
OF Common Pleas of SomersetCo., Penns. and tome
directed. I will expose TO sale by public outcry,
at the Court House, In Somerset, on
Friday, April 10, 1878,
at 2 o'clock p. IN.
Smith, Of, in and to the following described real
estate, viz:
A certain lot of ground situate in Somerset Bor.
Somerset Co, Pa, containing : acre more or less,
with a two story frame dwelling house, stable and
other outbuildings thereon erected, adjoining
Race street on the north. alley on the east, prop
erty of w J. Baer on the west AID s~outh-with
the appurtenances.
Taken in execution US the property of +. A.
Smith, at the suit of ] W. Patton, Josiah Keller,
and J. r. Walter, Trustees. &c.
ALSO
All the right, title, interest, and claim of Jennie
NJ. Hochstetler and WIN. VI. Hochstetier. OF. In,
and to the following described real estate, viz:
Acertain lot of ground situate In Somerset Bor.,
Somerset Co.. Pa. Containing a acre more or less,
with a one story frame dwelling house thereon
erected, adloined on the west by alley, on the north
by Ed. Beyins, on the south by jacob Lenhart,
Taken In Execution saS mas a. tse RrsPs,y ?. s s ,he
suit Of A. II. Coifroth, use Of John X. Snyder and
Mary Snyder, executors Of Joseph Snyder, decd,
ALSO
Al the right, title, interest and claim OF .Johr
W. Smith, Of. In and to the following decrised
real estate, viz:
A certain piece or parcel OF land situate In Sum
init Twp, Somerse. TO-. Pa, containing ~ acres
more or less, with a large two story frame dwell
ing house and frame stable thereon erected. adjoin-
ing lands OF u. p. Livengood on the west, Charles
Turney on the south, Urias NJ. Beaehiey on the
north, Public Road on the east-with the nppur-
tenances.
No. 2. -Four lots OF ground situate In the town Of
Glencoe, Northampton Twp, Somerset 20. Pa,
containing I acre more or Less. known on the gen
eral plan Of said town ~ lots Nos 90, 81, 50 and 81.
fronting on Pratt street, and bounded by Water
street, long alley, third a~lley-with the arpur-
tenances.
Taken in execution as the property Of John ".
Smith, at the suit Of {. p. Livengood.
All the right, tile. Interest and claim Of NJ.
Siehl, Of, In and to the following described real
estate, viz:
A certain lot Of ground situate In Romania,
Summit Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, containing x
acre more or less, with . two story plank dwelling
house, stable and other outbuildings thereon
adjoining Andrew Barremeister on the
south, Nelson street on the north. Heml0ck street
On the west and Rail Road On the east-with the
appurtenances.
Taken In execution as the property OF NJ. Siehl
atthe suit of. o. Meyers in trust isr the heirs Of
Peter Meyers, decd. h. Z. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

LONDON, April 3-The following
further details of the assassination
of the Earl of Leitrim, his clerk and
driver, have been telegraphed from
Dublin:
The Earl OF Iseitrim left his resi-
de nee at Milford shortly before 8 o..
clock yesterday morning. accompa-
MED by his clerk, and was driving
on On outside car TO Derry to NEE,
his solicitor. He always CARR ed
arms. 1t is supposed that the assas.
sins concealed themselves behind q
low embankment between the road
and plantation, and taving first shot
the Earl they then shot the clerk and
driver, SO tn II there might be no
witnesses. His Lordship's valet
was driving about a mile behind. and
on coming up found his master and
clerk lying dead 10 the road. Life
was still 10 the driver. The assas-
sins meanwhile escaped in a boat
across Muiroy Bay
The valet drove back TO Milford,
aud alarmed the police. who, COM
ing to the place, found the driver
still alive, bat unconscious. He died
shortly afterwards. There is no
doubt that the murder was sgrarian.
The relations between the Earl Ct
Leilrim and his tenants were uu-
friendly. His Lordship vas kind
and liberal to the poor, but vas very
particular and exac;ing in his deal
logs with his tenantry. visiting with
unsparing severity the slightest in
traction of the rules of bis estate
The R'ccn Society have a strong
hold upon the county, owing 10 a
great measure TO his harshness. He
had an iron will, which disregarded
alike appeals or menacea, and he pos.
sessed extraordinary courage and
perseverance in the pursuit Of his
purposes.
The Times 10 an editorial ON the
assassination says:
IL is no exaggeration to say that
the news of the murder If the Earl
Of Leiirim which caused profound
sensation 10 the House of Commons
yesterday when confirmed by the
Irish Secretary, has struck this coun-
try Sitb as much pain and amaze
ment as an ~unprovoked declaration
of war.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Nomination Rejected.

WASHINGTON, April The Sen.
ate to-day, by a vote of 81 to Il,
rejected the nomination of Alexander
g. Reed, for Postmaster at Toledo,
Ohio. Speeches against lin were
made by Senators Thurman, Hamlin
and Kirkwood, while be was sustain
ed by Matthews, Burnside, Hoar and
Dawes. Ten southern Senators yot-
ed for him, but the majority against
BIN was strong enough to accomplish
the defeat. His name had been four
times sent in and twice rejected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

IT was q nip and tuck wresile be
tween Doorkeeper Polk and the Dem
ocratic party, and for three days y
was doubtful whether Polk would
throw the party or the party thro"
Polk. II il had not been FOR the leg
cling Of Republicans, The Doorkeepe'
would have come of victorious. Now
let u have another declaration in ia
yor OF reform.
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Niagara Falls.

NIAQARA FALLS, April 2.-Patricl
and John Kelley, brothers, of Chip
pewa, started to return in Q row boal
from this side at 6 o'clock last even.
ing. When half way over il was
noticed that they were in trouble, as
If an BAR was broken. They were
too far down.to receive any assist
ance, and they went over the Horse
Shoe Falls, just outside Of the Three
Sister Islands.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

A model Democratic reformer has
turned up in the Ohio Legislature
A blatant member of that party nam
ed O'Conuor has been identified as a
deserter from the Union Army and q
bounty jumper; besides from infOrma-
ton received from the wardens OF the
Michigan P~enitentiary it appears be
served q time 10 that institution for
highway robbery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

NOTICE.

4fo I've yooub, widow, Susan. ,0,erma,r,ed
with David Weimer, Rachel, who was intermar
ried with Henry Bittinger, William Voughi, 81
mon NO1ght. Frank Enos and Lucy. intermarried
with Samuel Snyder, children OF Sarah, who was
intermarried with John Enos, all of Somerset Co.
Pa, children Of Elizabeth who was intermarried
with John Dumbold, viz: Sarah, intermarried
with - Miller. Jacob Dumbold, Simon Dnm
bold, Elizabeth, intermarried with w. II. Smith
ROsanna- intermarried with - Carol, Mary
miah Dumbold, John Vought, and Jonathan
Vought, all of Fairfield CO., Ohio, Mary. inter
married with Ialnes Ailebaugh, of Carroll coun.
u, Illinois, Margaret intermarried with Geo. l.
shultz. of Iowa, Maria, only child of Jacob Youghi
intermarried with y. y. Whitmore. of-; Wild,
0w and heirs of John Vought, late of Somerset
county, Pa, deed, and to VI. A. Sanner, Co.
utor.
Take notice, that ut an Orphans Court held
at Somerset, In and for Somerset county. on the
leth day of January, 1873, William Vought. one
of the Executors of the last will and testament of
said John Nought. deceased. presented his peti
tion to said court, setting forth. inter siia. that
the accounts flied by NJ. A. amer. his o-Execu-
tor. were hled as loiIt accounts, and so treated by
the Auditor, distributing the fund, that they
did not act Jointly, and that he has nono of the
fluids In his hands. That the accounts were filed
without his know ledge, and that he siguei none
OF them, and Prays the court TO take OF the con.
lrmatiOn of sail accounts, and Auiitors' Reports.
and review and correct the same. 50 that they be-
come and appear rs tho separate accsunts of said
VI. A. Sanner, and make the accounts and reports
conform TO the facts.
Wbereupon the court grant n rule on all parties
interested 10 appear, at an Orphans Court to be
helt at Somerset, In and for said county, on Mon
day, the 22l day OF April, A. ID. 1875, to show
cause, II any you have, why the confirmation
should not he taken on said accounts and reports,
and the proceedings reviewed and corrected as
prayed for. A. I. DICKEY,
April2 Clerk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Purchase of silver for Coinage.

SAN Francisco. April At is re-
ported that the Government has re-
Gently purchased in this city a qaan-
tity Of pure silver to start the mint
on new dollars. The price is said to
be equivalent to 81 in London.
About sixty thousand ounces were
obtained from the Selby Smelling
Works, and one hundred and twenty
thousand ounces from the Grand
Prize Mine Company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
Anderson

New ORLEANS, April THE Su-
preme Court made the FLOWING or.
der 10 the Anderson case: 1t ia order
ed and decreed that a rebsaring is re-
fused and that u judgment stand
undisturbed. Mr.. Castellsnos, one Of
Anderson's counsel. Immediately
went with a certified copy of the de-
cree before Judge Whitaker, who at
M ordered the release Of Anderson
from The parish prison. About 1890
General Anderson was released.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10
A Washington dispatch Of Fri

A Washington dispatch Of Friday
last says:
For several days the exchanges at
the Treasury Of silver dollars of the
new coinage have not averaged be-
yond a hundred dollars a day, eKcl0-
siye Of applications from banks. On
" two shipments have thus far been
made from the mint to the Treasury,
nggregating sec. 1000. There are
still $4,000 Of this 10 the cash room
vaults.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

ENGLAND aud Russia continue bur
rying up their warlike preparations
both are armed to the teeth, and 81
explosion NAV at any moment
The latest news looks a if chances
for an amicable understanding bad
passed. The uncertainty of the &C
lions Of the other great European
powers 10 the event Of a collision be
tween these two, appears to be tb'
oaly present restraining cause.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

ing such men as Jefferson Davis,
Joseph Z. Johnston, Robert Toombs,
and others whom we might name, OF
the full enjoyment Of all the rights of
an American freeman? What be-
comes OF our boosted character as q
republic under such a policy! Why,
the despots of Europe might justly
laugh as to scorn. and point TO the
American dag as a aaunting lie and
ahaat
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The Rhode Island Election.

Providence. April 4-Complete
returns Of yesterdays State election
give for Governor: Vanzsnt, repub.
lican. ll.t3G; Lswrepce, democrat,
!, 63l; Foster. greenback, 5s3; scat.
tering. 81. The senate stands &c
republicans aud $ democrats; house
So republicans aud Is democrats.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-10

HARDLY was the Office Of Door.
keeper abolished, until the Democra.
CIV went into caucus to elect q new
man TO Gil the vacancy" The Con.
federate Brigsdiers gave notice that
this position belongs TO the South
sab /, /" and notwithstanding the Ia.
men.able iasco Of Fitzhugh aud
Polk, General Field OF Georgia wAs
elected. Field was educated at Wees
Point. iorsook the dss be had sworn
10 support, served in the Confederate
army under General Lee; Of The close
of the wal aed TO Egypt aud joined
the army Of the khedive, where be
remained until 1871. and about two
months since, had his disabilities as a
traitor removed. 0fcourse be is now
a Democratic reformer, devoted to
the constitution, which be will up.
bold against Republican assault.
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stssmbesi Burned.

NEW 0RLEANs April THE
steamer Dave, from shreveport,
burned al : A 81. at Whitehead plan
%tAiioo, 32 miles above this city. The
boat aud cargo are a total loss No
loss Of life Is reported The passen-
gers lOst everything but what they
had 90. The cargo consisted Of 500
bales " cotton. 100 bead Of cattle,
800 sheep. 40 hogs. &c. The boat
was valued al $4,000. The Gre
was caused by sparks from The fur
nace door, q brisk wiod prevailing at
the time
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Bank Robbery.

JACKSONVILLE. April 2-The Bank
of Jacksonville, of this city. was rob-
bed to-day, Of $500. A man epgag-
ed the attention of the Cashier while
q confederate entered the rear door,
stepped into the vault. aud scared
the moDsV