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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
Tue action Of the Democrats

THE action of the Democrats in
forcing a special session Of Congress,
with all its vast expense, together
with The insolent and outspoken
apologies for treason and traitors
which marked their L~tteraoces dur
ing the last days of the session, is a
Circumstance calculated to excite
indignation and cause anxiety. 1t is
evident we are on the eve os serious
trouble, and that law and loyalty and
justice ere about TO be deGed by those
whom the generosity of the nation
has permitted to step from the po.
sition of political iicket-ofleave men
TO seats 10 the national councils.
The extra session Of Congress has
been forced because the Republiesss
refused TO permit the last bar to
fraud aud ehicanery to be swept
from the statute books, aud rather
than forego This insolent demand the
rebel brigadiers have reicsed to pass
the necessary bills 10 Gerry 90 the
Government In the new House aoo
Senate. which viii soon assemble,
1hey hope to have sulimited swsy,
and calculate no doubt on their abili-
Sy to drive the President into az in.
dorsement Of their measures. If be
should refuse to lend bis aid to the
attempt, they will doubtless hold
over him the alternative of no appro.
prisiions. as they have held Il over
the Senate. Then will come q con-,
dict the eud Of which cannot he
seen.
We hope the Presidest will posi-
lively refuse TO trade or paiter with
these men Let them attempt their
oulldczins process if they please.
Every day they maintain this atti.
tude bat adds to the certainty of a
solid North. which will soon sink the
party responsible FOR the revelation
Beyond the reach of lead or Mum.
met.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

THE Democracy claim q majority
Of six ever Republicans and Green
hackers 10 the next House, that
meets on the 18Th lost. The prob
abilities are, that owing to the sick
ness of several Of their members, they
will fpd themselves in the minority,
and that a protracted struggle vii
ensue over the election of Speaker
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
ssnraer ., i..ssses.s

PiTfsEeRa, March G - Samuel
Hunter, aged ~ffseea. ea.pioged as a
cart driver at the Bessiner steel
works near Brrddock's was found
dead last evening. Circumstances
indicate that he wes murdered Thir-
ty minutes af,er be LETT the coIspany's
stable his dead body was found on
the river bank, his face aud body
covered with cuts and stabs aud his
head badly crushed, as though some
blunt weapon bad been used. John
Lawler aud Martin Murray, with
when Houter bad quarreis q short
time ago and who threatened him
with vengeance, have been arrested
suspicion aud will be held to
The eoroper's investigation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
n Methods by which the Democrats
N Victory.

Troy, y. Y, March 4.-The char
ter election to-day resulted in q Dem.
ocratic victory. The polls in several
wards early this morning were taken
possession Of by Democratic ruiIisns,
whom the police abeIted in illegal
voting aud intimidation. Republi-
cans ard Nationals were driven away
from the polls, deprived of the right
TO vote, and in some instances were
arrested without the slightest cause.
la the Ninth Ward, which was for
morally a Democratic stronghold,
but N which the Nationals now have
a preponderance. Police officers, at
The bidding Of Democratic politicians,
allowed residents of West Troy and
Albany to vote on names belonging
I old citizens Of the ward. Never
has ga election been held in this ward
ia which violations o. law were so
fragrant ana outrage US en- ~peaceable
citizens hot Democrats So Numerous.
The election was q farce.
John Green, an ibAueutisl men,
Der Of the National party, was struck
from behind with & sluDgshot in the
hands Of Michael Reagan, and fell to
the ground. The intention Of Green's
assailant seems TO have been to strike
him GA the temple, but be missed bis
mark, the weapon striking jqst below
The eye. Green, on recovering him-
self, closed on his assaiIGGi, who ran
away aud escaped. Green wet tc
Lansingburg and swore Gus a war
rant for Reagan's arrest, but while
absent Reagan had secured g Ring
Warrant" Cor Greea, wlo Ess arrest-
ed, but subsequently bailed in 81. geo.
BIZ Judge Strait. The assault was a
premeditated outrage, planned by the
notorious Ring jaiLbird, Batter"
Kelly, who is one Of the leaders Of
the Democracy. Citizens OF all par
ties sIe Indignant at the ouTsges.
and a concerted effort to punish the
cuil.r ruff ans will be made.
,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
snrewaness and Asllssy.

Hop Bitters so freely advertised il
all The papers, secuiar and religious,
are having a large sale, aud are sup
planting all other medicines There
is 10 deuyiog the virtues Of toe Hop
plant, and The proprieters Of these
Bitters have shown great shrewdne 3
and ability in compromising q Biitsfs,
whose virtues are SO palpable Ia ey-
cry ones Observation-Disclosures
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
a PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS. The fnal a~dj)urament
of he Forty ifsh Congress. witboot
making The usual and necessary an.
propriations for lie legislative. execn.
tive, ahd Judicial expenses Of TIE
Government fer toe fiscal year end.
ing June 30. 1850, and without MAJ
ing the usual and necessary aporo-
priatious for the support Of the armT
for the same fiscal year, presents an
extraordinary occasion, requiring the
President 10 exercise the power vest
ed ia tim by the Constitution TO con.
geEe toe Houses cf Congress ia an.
tieipaiiou Of the day fixed BY law for
the next meeting:
Now, therefore, | Rutherford &
Hayes, President ofthe United States
do, 5y virtue Of the power to this end
in me vested by the Constitution
convene both Houses Of Congress Ia
assemble at their respective chambers
at II o'clock noon, on Tuesday. the
IS.b day Of March last then sad
there 70 determine such measures As
iu their wisdom, their daty and the
welfare Of the people may seem to
demand
In witness whereof | have bereunto
set my hand aud caused the seal
Of the United States to be affixed
CSigued1 K b HAYES
Bv the President.
WM VI. EvARTs
Secretary Of State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

THE fact that the South is solid
for the Democracy. is of little conse-
ouence if care is taken TO make the
North solidly Republican. As the
thing now stands, it is the vote of the
Northern Democrats that is the real
cause Of trouble, as they are always
ready and willing to go down on
their bellies at Southern dictation.
Every election this year will have
lis influence on the campaign o flssO.
There should therefore be no en-
enlargement given to side issues or
third parties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

Now Mr.. President, a little..more o.
the metal, that rang SO truly in the
vets Of the Anti-Cbinese bill, will DC
esgerly expected aud gratefully re
ceived by the people, if this incom
ing Congress attempts to BULLDOGS
yon into measures. IS its Democratic
members 60 boastiBsly announce
they will.
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meet il Executive Session immediate
" after the adj surnment. Or eourss
10 legislative business viii be 10 Or
der. but it sili be competent, ia add.
tioa 10 executive bnsiness. t. atsend
to ali matters eff cling its own or
~ganizatioa, snch artbe settlement q
qaeslious relating 10 contested seats,
the election Of IT, officers aed the aY
pointmens e committees. h i more
THAI probable thar The case Of Seas-
tor Kellogg. # Louisiana. sill be Ia
ken up at 4 7esy early day, ED prem
ioent Demseselic Senators have ex-
pressed the opinion thar he viii DC
oHsied
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

WELLsvILLE, O., March 5.-Rich,
ard Brenneman, a wealthy and infu.
entisl citizen of Hancock county, w.
Va, liying opposite this place, was
instantly killed by Q telling tree at
III O'Clock this morning. his son
was telling the tree. and as be sp-
preached to give some directions it
fell across his body, muiilating it in
. terrible manner and causing instant
death.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

THE sale of the four per cent. bonds
already amount to over four millions
Of dollars. The reduction of interest
on ibis sun from six, to four per cent.
;s a sice iil.le annual saving, with
which the Republicans are to be
credited, and which any lad can
readily ascertain with his slate and
.,c;t
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12


THE Potter Committee expended
$4,000 in finding out that Tilden is
such a poor old noodle that be didn't
know that his nephew Pelton, and
other of bis intimate friends were
offering thousands of his money to
purchase the Presidency for him
And now they are SC elated ct the
discovery, that instead of recommend
ing the appointment Of Committee
20 take charge of his person and
estate, they propose to u him again
for the Presidency.
1t is clear that his barrel is'Dt
empty, as no sellers were fou nd, and
therefore they are determined to
have asstber whack at it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

THE Greenbackers claim that they
have nineteen members in the new
Congress, who viii stand together
and act independent of both the old
parties. If this be true, they will
make things lively for the Democrats
before The House is organized. But
remembering their boasts previous to
the late election, we take this ID,
with several grains Of allowsace.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

GlliC VI
az ass Of itself financially as did
the Democratic Congress just adj
iourned. The latter body voted
away millions Of money for back
pensions, harbor and river improve.
meats, and other similar matters,
while at the same time it not only
made no provisions for the payment OF
these sums but it largely, diminished
the VI the Treasury by re-
ducing the lax on tobacco, thereby
rendering it utterly impossible for
the Secretary to make both ends
meet. A similar course has been
blocked out for cur Legislature by
the tools of the Pennsylvania Rail
road, and the Temperance fanatics
coD;ointly and present appearances
indicate that it is going to be follow
ed by our Solons.
The railroad has a large and ac-
tive lobby at Harrisburg, urging the
passage of the biz apprOpriating four
millions of dollars to pay it for
alleged losses by the Pittsburgh riots,
while the Temperance men are urg-
ing the passage Of bill prohibiting
the manufacture and sale of spiritDous
and malt liquors, whereby the State
would be deprived of q large portion
of Der revenues, derived by the
licensing of this traffic. We are not
arguing the moral question-so, get
thee behind as Preachers, land goody,
goodv moralists-it is the financial
aspect we are locking at. There is
already a large deficiency in the
State Treasury, which it is proposed
to bridge over by using a portion of
the Sinking fund. and while we are
thus compelled to rob Peter to pay
Paul. it is contemplated, nay, deter
mined on, TO vote four millions to
the Pennsylvania road TO pay riot
losses, 10 be followed-and justly
too, if the precedent be established
by the paymet of at least four mil
lions more, to the sufferers by rebel
raids on the border counties, while at
the same lime it is proposed, to add
to this depletion of al already bank
rupt Treasury, a heavy reduction
from its source of supplies by cutting
off the revenues derived from the
! manufacture and trafc 10 liquor.
We 'kno~ by heart" all the moral
argument in favor of this last propo-
position, but we inquire, If the Legis-
lstor who votes money from the
Treasury on a sympathetic appeal,
and prevents it from being paid into
it, on a moral one. and thus produces
bankruptcy or necessarily increased
taxation on an already b~urthened
people. is just doing his duty TO bis
constituents, or carrying oct the aim
and object Of bis election, or there
BY proving that in moral stature be
is superior TO the dram-drinking por-
ton Of the public, whose folly be SO
c~omplacently proposes to correct, by
taxing it to death.
Isn't it about time that our repre-.
sentat;yes were bearing "a word OF
remonstranee from the taxpayers Oh
their contemplated follies? The
Railroad is getting in its work
through a paid lobby, ..tbe Temper
ance men are losding the desks of
members with petitioas. but the
great commons, the %toilers, the tax
payers, the sufferers by indiscreet
legislation are apparently as dumb,
as a sheep before its shearers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

We suppose that on the 18th inst.
the country will witness the speets-
Gle of Mr.. n. A. Hull of the Second
Florida district holding ep bis hand
and being sworn in as a member Of
Congress, because he holds a cert.
aicate know n to have been procured
by the grossest fraud, aud in the
face of the fact hat bis Republican
opponent has been declared elected
by a Democratic board, by the mem,
bers of a Democratic Legislature,
and by g Democratic Attorney Gen
eral. Bot then, as the Democrats
will have but a slim msjority in the
new House, Hull viii be sworn in
instead OF being sent to she Peni-
een,iary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

WE are painfully aware that what
was formerly held to be the well de.
tined aud separate duties of The Ex.
ecutiEe, Legislative, aud Judicial
branches Of the Government, State
and Nationsl-are becoming mex
tricsbly mixed and confused ia the
minds ofistter day statesman. Thus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
yTnei 8; Costs 70 Tot, sae grns;, n iae
Sousb.

4 dispatch Of last tighs ir "a
Charleston. 5 C., says:
John II. Pendergrass has been
Convicted OF libel before Judge Ne
Key, at Kings Tree, and seetenecd
t. two yesre hard labor in the Pen
iteEtiary. or TO pay $500 fac ana the
C ,sts OF the suit. Tue libel consisted
of publication 10 tbs Washington
Republican. last November, Of d let
ter charging the managers OF election
at Kings Tree with stuili0g a balios
box. aud charging certain citizens
with voting more shan once. Pen
derggass was one Of the principal
Witnesses before the Teller commi,-
tee at its recent session ia Cherries
ton
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
Imprisoned for coa,smrt.

TOPEKA, March 7.-Mr. Smith
manager Of the Western Union tel
egrsph company at this place, who
vas imprisoned for contempt in not
producing certain letters before q
committee of The Legislature, was re-
leased today.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
WHAT a gratifying sight it will b

WHAT a gratifying sight it will be
to cur wounded and crippled soldiers
to see JEFF Davis drawing a pension
from tine United State Treasury, and
bow encouraging il will be to the
loyal people who spent their blood
and treasure in maintaining the life
Of the Nation be sought to destroy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
Pursuing n Prisoner.
" VI. EVARTs
Secretary Of State

NEW YORK March 6-H. Ford
han, who made his escape from the
Suif5lk county Jail ca Monday night.
was recaptured i1 the woods "a
Tuesday night. by blOo hounds that
had been pat upon his track When
he parsuers found Fordhem a dog
YVES holding him Ast by The
leg
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
rerribis Deaan.

\ 0RK. Pa March 3-This morn
ing while William kaufsll, aged 10,
employed at the Pennsylvania agFi-
cultural works here was standing on
u ladder oiliug the sbsfiing, bis cloth
ing came in contact With it, wbiriing
him around and dashiag out bis
brains against TOE ceiling
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
HARDWARE,

a full line Of Rim and Mortise Locks, Cast and
Wrought Butts, acorned and plain, a complete stock of Nails
always on hand, also a full assortment Of Glass.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

We have a complete line Of Lamps, Lanterns, and supplies
A full line of Saddlery Hardware, comprising Saddletrees
Buckles, Rings, Harnesspads, Ornaments, etc. etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
CARPENTERS TOOLS.

We have always on hand a complete stock CT Saws both
Hand and Crosseut, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers Steel and FRY
Squares, Compasses. Bench and Fancy Planes etc, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

We make a speciality ofPocket and Table Cutlery. Also
Silver Plated Table Ware, Plated and Britannia Spoons.
We also make a speciality of Paints, Oils, and yarnishes, and
also Painters Tools, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

In the Agricultural Department we have "a full stock Of
Forks; Shovels, Rope, Chains, Name and Curry-Combs, Horse
brushes, ETC.. etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

Blacksmiths' tools and supplies, such as Iron, Norway Nail
rod Iron, Vulcan Horsenals, Taper Taps, Horse Shoes, Fine
Sleigh-shoes and Cast Steel. 4 fall line Of Best Norway Iron.
Carriage and Tire Bolts, and Axle Clips. y complete stock Of
Malleable Iron, BurrS, &c, 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

We always keep a full line of Revolvers, Pistols, Shot-guns
Powder-1asks, Shotpouches, Cartridges, Caps, Wads, Rifle and
Shotgun Powder, also a full line of Gun Repairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
Exsrn srssi-p Called.

rue PRESIDENT DIRECTS TIE FORTY.
SIXTH CONGRESS To ASSEMBLE on
THE 18TH INSTANT.
WAsmSGroS. March 4-Ths f,l.
loving Is toe Proclamation of The
President ~eoaveniug Congress in
ezra session 90 the 18th isstsat:
By he President ofHe Uaite9 State,
Of iagrfeG.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

We Keep constantly on hand the Celebrated Cucumber
Pump, porcelain lined) and a cheaper quality that are not
lined This Pump has taken the lead of all Others wherever
introduced.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12
PRICES 70 SUIT THE TINES

Our stock is complete in all respects, and comprises every
article usually kept in Hardware Stores.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

ANOTHER Indian war is among the
probabilities Of the year future.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

SOMERSET, PA.

We take pleasure in announcing to the public that we have
d GST RECEIVED a large and complete stock of Hard
ware, which we intend to sell at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

All goods warranted to be as represented. Our principles
are Fair Dealing, Quick Sales, and Small Profits
We challenge competition. Call and examine goods, and as
certain prices before purchasing elsewhere
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-12

certain promoter and preseryer OF
female freshness q complexion aud
excellent health.
| had q visit this afternoon from
Miss Annie M Starr, the lovely young
journalist ! wFote you about once be-
fore; and the hours sped by a. j. Cd
wings, for Der conversation 10 az
sprightly as her writings, and can
do what ! seldom do-listen 3 whole
afternoon without waStiag to do any
thing but listeD-snd sbe is so Young,
too. / was amused al her Graphic
description Ct a visit to the biological
Garden, for she is al ardent natural
list, besides being 9 profound classical
scholar; and, speaking Fsepch
and dermaa sgd writing short HAND
She said she eswsys SO enjoyed
seeing the huge ~rbinoceros raise nlGl-
self up aud opes those pondrous avs.
exposing a mouth that would bold a
ard stand waiting for a
peanut.
She made q yisis 10 ihe conniry
one summer and d yonug village
swain knowing her proelivities zen.
her as q preselt two enormous rattle
she presented them TO The
Geological Garden. Mss Starr is
now writing . humorous novel, some
hing that | think no other woman
has ever attempted, and feel sure
hat she will succeed if she writes
naturally, as she is herself full of The
and most grotesque OF con
and has the keenest perception
II the lpdicrous that ever knew
my q to possess, apd that joined
o are literary ability aud O. fertile
imagination will certainly succeed 10
a book worthy Of the w eetesi
,irl end staunchest friend.
At any rate il she fails of success
t will not be from lack OF wsrn
from
Orryr HApprp
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-01-26
MORd CATHOLIC d8SSKNGRR SUNDAY JANUARY &C.

months. Mrs. Lawrence II. Keitt and daugh
| house OF neighbor.
George Meeks was sick abed at Booue's Land
| ing' Ky, when the recent very cold weather
| oeRan. There was hardly any food In the
house, and it became necessary for Mrs Meeks
| TO go TO store several miles distant for pro.
visions. She started ont on foot. The snow
| was deep and the cold intense. The husband
became alarmed when she did not return with
| 10 reasonable time, and went 10 search for
her, notwithstanding his illnese. He found
her frozen to death not far from home, with q
bag full Of fonr beeide her. Another sad death
evansville. Ind She was very old-over Q
hundred, according to her own belief. She
lived alone in miserable cabin. In An effort
5i,kep TO kkeep warm she piled a large quantity of
hight, dry wood in the fireplace, and the flames
spread to the hut. She was sli ghtly burned in
escaping and then she froze to death.
More boys are born than girls in the United
A'ngdom,' says the London Times, "but there
are more women than men living among u.s.
1t is mere mstter OF counting, and the result
10 that there are nearly million more females
than males in Great Britain and Ireland. Up
to the age of ten the IN bers living of the two
sexes are probably not unequal, and it is then
that the balance which orIg finally lay on the
SIDE OF the IN sles shifts to the other sex. 1t
must not be concluded that the change is en-
tlrely due to an excess of mortality among the
males. tis no doubt true that the active
lives of men expose them to more chances of
accident and peril than the sedentary lives of
That the great preponderance of emigration is
OF men. Some wemen accompany or follow
them, but they are relatively few, and the pre-
ponderanoe of female life among us must be
attTiboted mainly to this cause. In France,
with larger population, the excess Of women
over men is almost nominal.
Mrs. Emma j. Parsons was caught stealing
in Rochester dry goods store. She was
wealthy. Tne Justice before whom she was
taken was asked to promise that, if she would
plead guilty, he would not infiot any punish
ment; but he refused to make any uledge, aud |
the case was tried before jury Mrs. Parsons
was defended as kleptoman anac. Her brother |
swore that her strongest characteristic was
copidity, although he would not admit that |
she p had ever before stolen anything. The
lawyers argument to the jury was that Mrs.
Parsons, beinglso rich that she had no need to
steal, and SO respectable that crime was abhor-
rent to her, could not have intended to do
wrong, and must have been actuated by
mania M that made her morally irresponsible.
The jurys verdict was: "We acquit the pris-
,ner Of any intention to steal" This case
'hould not embolden wealthy women to ind ulge
n shoplifting. for few juries could be depend
ID on to follow the Rochester example; and as
or poor women, the plea of kieptomsnis would
% of no avail for them.