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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
Buffers Report Upon the Potter In
vestigatiOn.
WASHINGTON, March 4

1s
ter investigation: have chosen to examine
ties theif Ieaders, and their msnipulato1S a Of the
election in the State of Louisiana. where it
would seem every form Of wrong, misconduct
the % fSs n GsnsI sss s that
IL there Whole body aPd
the State of Louisiana, and that the Electoral
Of a .goE hsSs
Presidency; thas if any legal election was held
in Louisiana then the majority Of the votes ac-
ors % and for q Go1ernor Nichols: that in case the
vote of the State is counted at all, the votes of
the " bull,dozed parishes."a as they were called,
jurisdiction of the Returning Board to be re-
iected in the proper e1ercise of their iTde-
the parts Of the State other than. said bull
by both political parties the majority Of the votes
were ca.t for Packard for Governor, and por-
Hayes Electors elected; that such . count
5s S1d sSs viii have c HsSe people S
Of Packard. and against tive or more of the
@ Presidency % to 1fiden. as would have Been Been the The
case # the whole vote OF the STATE had been Re re-
Houses - Of Congress that under the, circum-
stances the State of Louisiana should not be
counted for either candidate would have been
the best possible result to the country, because
it would have taught q lesson to over-zealous
partisans that elections cannot be- carried
or by fraud in returns 80 as to avail the success
fui and p S S.rsd aSs Sy eshsT the
tribunal. On the CONTRARY, under the ruling Of
the Electoral Commission, If they are accepted as
eoverping the Law. every eneourseement is nyen
States either by force or by fraud; That the
Electoral Commission As constituted. has afford;
1osss IN the dispnssa % stsses and % sS.s
inSy isad to % %reVoInton a That the " appointmens on
the Electoral Commission was wholly beyond and
ought to have no legal force or effect That the
such political formation. had done great harm TO
integrity Of the decisions of that court
M mining % the pSpuiar estm.te q Tie ste stern n impsr-
tiality of the court in all questions It will do
and ii ii a 70
has shown that i is .sainst PUBLIC policy and
psrtis.ns parts '. Of large political influence on one
SSspo.e a1 % OF of sSnt1cne Or .si.ins either IN
gard to how its Electors shall vote, or to advise
ststes shall be returned and counted. That the
Of gross and untustifable irregularities and
and reprobated. That If any title to the Cover
norship of Louisiana resulted from the late cleo
ton in that State to any one. it was TO Governor
fed and inaugurated, and had . right to the
support of the General Government against the
domestic violence and insurrection, by which
the State and himself were equally deprived of
their just political rights. That there neither
executive ofhce which cannot be reached, re-
examined, and decided by the proper proceed,
heard ultimately before the Supreme Judicial
Court.
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Proclamation Conv ening Congress.

The following is the proclamation of
the President convening Congress in
an extra session on the 18th inst:
By the President of the United States of Ameri-
@, proclamation:
WHEREAS, Final adjournment Of the Forty
fifth Congress without making the usual and
necessary appropriations for the Legislative,
executive and judicial expenses Of the Gov
ernment for the fiscal year ending June 80.
1880, and without making the usual and neces-
sary appropriations for the support of the
army for the same fiscal year, presents the ex-
traordinary occasion requiring the President
to exercise the power vested in him by the
Constitution to convene the Houses of Con-
gress in anticipation of the day fixed BY law
for their next meeting; now
THEREFoRE, l, Rutherford B. Hayes, Presi-
dent of the United States, do by virtue OF the
power to this end In me vested by the Constf-
tuition convene both Houses of Congress to
assemble at their respective chambers, at
twelve O'Clock noon, Tuesday, the 18th day of
March instant, then and there to consider and
determine such measures As, in their wisdom,
their duty, and the welfare Of the people may
seem to demand. In witness whereof have
hereunto set my hand aud caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed.
(Signedl r. B. HAYES.
By the President,
WIN. NJ. EvARrs, Secretary of State.
TsEAI.1
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
Look Out for Swindlers.

The american Aqriculturist, in its
notes on swindlers, gives the following
timely W arnirg to farmers:
There is a cat of swindlers whose op-
erations are especially directed toward
farmers. 1t is no reflection upon the
intelligence of farmers that this is so.
These rascals know that all kinds of
fish are not TO be caught with one bait;
hence they operate upon clergymen,
doctors, merchants and farmers, each
in different manner. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that there is new set of traps
ready this spring to catch farmers. Of
late years the i" agency" dodge has been
played successfully, and it has already
been started thus early in the season.
These swindlers are all after one pattern.
A glib-tonguedc chap, No. 1. wishes to es-
tablish an IS agency for some crinkum.
1t may be a stump-puller, machine
for grinding the knives of moving ma
chimes, it may be churn-power or q
springfield. Whatever it is, chap No.
1, somehow, or in some way, contrives
to get the signature of the farmers.
Here is where the trouble begins. We
have cautioned and reiterated the eau
ton: Farmers. be careful what you
sien," but this does not seem TO be
enough; no matter how much care is
exercised, the smooth-tongued chap,
No. 1, is usually too much for the farm
er. So we say to farmers-don't act as
agents to anything, but if you will not
heed this, and the temptation as to
profit is too great to resist, and you will
disregard warnings, we beg of you,
farmers. don't sign anything.
You may be asked to agree to become
an agent, you may be asked to give
your address, so that the sample ma
chine to be sent free, will come all
right; you may be asked for merely your
post-office address. Take our advice
is the same as Punch's advice
to young people about to be, married:
Don't! don't!! Don't, do not-pray,
refrain from signing your name to any
thing whatever. Observe this and you
are safe. Sign your name on any pre-
tense to anything whatever, and you
open the way for the visit of chap No.
2. He is not smooth-tongued nor per-
suasive. He has come to collect his
bill. You have ordered SO and so. The
goods are at the depot, here is the bill,
and he wants the money, as he must
take the next train. Don'tsay that you
never ordered the goods, for there is
your signature! You can't deny it, but
you signed it as an agreement to act as
agent, or signed it as your address
No. 2 knows nothing about this-cares
nothing about it, but wants his money.
Here we say again, don't. Don't be
bullied into paying it, but let him do
his worst. Show him the door and let
:lim appeal to the courts if he dares.
The game has already begun, and hum
dreds of farmers, to avoid trouble will
throw away thousands of dollars the
coming season. Don't be bullied into
paying a dollar on any such claim. At
the most. it can only 60 to jury of
your neighbors to decide, but not one
case in q hundred will ever come to
that.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13

The reverend gentleman was visit
ing at the house of one of his lady par
ishioners, when the little girl said:
=" Mr.. -, can you see two ways at
once, and is you got honey or sugar in
one side of your facet" "Why, what
do you meanP' asked he. "Why, ma
says you've always got the eye in the
sweet side of your face on her in
church," Later in the day the abom-
ination of desolation seemed to have
settled in that child's heart fonkers
GGzekte.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13

The Board of Education of Spring
field, H., have adopted a spelling re
form resolution as follows: ''ResolUed,
That the irregular spelling. OF the
English language is serious hindrance
in learning to read and write, and is
one cause Of the alarming illiteracy in
time in our schools which is needed for
other branches of study; and that it is
desirable to request our Legislatures,
State and National, to appoint COM
missioners to investigate this matter
and report what measures, if any, can
be taken to simplify our spelling"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13

If the young ladies attending
church would give more attention to
the number of the hymn the pastor
gives out, and not SO much attention to
the numt er of hims that are in the
church, Trey would not be SO apt to
sing one hymn while the congregation
are singing another. Honkers GGsette.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13

The Congregational Year Book"
for 1879 reports gain of 0,O59 menu
bers, the whole membership being $780,
600. For home and foreign religious
work the churches contributed $3, $685.
686.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
General News Summary.
Conversational.


Senate, March 4.-Mr. Window re-
ported that the committee Of conference on
the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Ap-
propriation bill had been unable to agree.
The point on which the conference was un-
able to agree was the proviso of the House
fixing the pay Of jurors in the United States
Court, regarding the test oath and also 40
much Of the revised statutes as provides for
the appointment of Supervisors Of Election.
A long discussion followed this report and
the bill finally went over. House bill to prevent
the Introduction Of infectious or contagious
diseases and to establish National Board o.
Health was passed. A recess followed and
upon reassembling q note was received from
the Vice President saying he would not pre-
President pro fenspore might be elected. Mr..
Anthony submitted q resolution declaring
Thomas w. Ferry elected President pro tenn
name Of Allan g. Thurman. Rejected--yeas,
%; nays, %. At noon, Senator Ferry, Presi-
dent pro tennpore, said the time fixed for the
final adjou rnment Of Congress having arrived
adjourned without day. The closing
hours Of the session were Characterized
with more than usual confusion and dis
order. The Senate chamber was densely
crowded, both on the floor and in the
ten Senators addressing the chair at the same
time it was with dificulty anything could be
understood.
Hottse.-The Seward impeachment
resolutions were again brought before the
House and the question being taken on the
resolutions there we're yeas, 1O9; nays, IL; no
quorum, the Republicans generally having de-
clined to vote. Mr.. Hewitt IN. ~ reported
that the conference committee on the Army
Appropriation bill had not been able to agree.
The Senate bill for the appointment of James
Shields as Brigadier General on the retired
list was taken from the Speakers table
and passed, yeas, 113; nays, So, the Speaker
voting in the affirmative TO make the neces-
sary two-thirds majority. Mr.. Sparks moved
to suspend the rules and concur "a the Senate
amendments to the Arrears of tie Pension
bill. The motion, which was sustained by an
overwhelming viva voce vote, brought to their
feet, Mills, Mckenzie, and q few other men,
hers Of the Democratic side, who loudly pro-
tested against the measure as one that would
rob the people. For a few minutes there was
q horrible uproar. The yeas and nays were
ordered, and q motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill was agreed to--yeas, 253;
nays, 81 The Speaker then delivered hie
farewell address and the House was adjourned
without date.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
NEAT MARKET,
E. G. FULLER.

nEALER IN Fresh and Salt Meats. Bo-
IL logna and Pork Sausage Highest
msrkes prize in cssh paid for Beeves, Sheen.
HoRs, hides, &c. Market. south s,de Lib.
erty Street. one door west Of Otterbacker's
Harness Shop ll-s-ly
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
BOOTS AND SHOES.
w. H, ASHFORD.

w. II. ASHFOKO,
MANUFACTURES and Dealer in Boots
AVA and Shoes and all kinds Of frat class
custom work. All work and materials fully
warranted. Shop, south eide Liberty Street,
one door east Of 0tterbacker's Harness Shop,
Wellington. Ohio. 11-9-1y
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
HARNESS. SADDLES, &C.

J. n OTTERBACKER, Manufacturer of
Harness, Saddles and Collars, employees none
but the best Of workmen, and uses none but
the best Oak Tanned Leather. A large
work warranted. Shop south side Liberty
street.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
BUILDER.

GEO. RI0HRR. HIRAM AILYN,
FISHER & ALLYN, Builders, Shop in
Wadsworth's Planning MIL Many years ex-
perience enables them to compete for first-
class work. Their motto is "Honest work,
good materials and fair prices" Plans spec
fhcations and details speciality.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
Wcsf and SOufh.

The Lafayette Bank and the Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce Of Cincinnati have
been consolidated.
Two STEAMERS belonging to the
Keokuk Northern Line, lying in winter quar-
tiers at Alton Slough, just above the mouth Of
the Missouri River, were totally destroyed by
fire on the 4th.
A NUMBER of delegates from Green
back clubs in various parts Of the country,
called together by "Brick" Pomeroy to per-
feet discipline, elect campaign committees
and decide on questions of policy, met at Chi
cago on the 4th.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
LIVERY STABLE.
WIN CUSHION a SON

w N SOSn1ON q Sun,
II livery AND SALE STABLE. Choice
IL turnouts furnished, aud charges rea-
sonable. South side Mechanic street, one
door east Of American House. 1I-l5-ly
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
PLANNING MILL.

w, ELLINGTON PLANNING MILL.
w Manufacturers and dealer in Sash,
Doors, Blinds, Brackets, Battings, Lumber,
Shingles, Lath, Cheese and Butter Boxes
Scroll Saving. Matching and Planning done
10 oder. D. L. Wadsworth. Prop. Office.
near railroad depot.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
R. n. GOODWIN.

R. N. GOODWIN,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND GEN.
q ERAL INSURANCE AGENT. Col.
ieetion.. Conveyancing, Fire and Lif, Insur.
ancs .wall be done promptly at reasonable
ratea Ofice, in T. Kirfs Boot and Shce
Store. north side Liberty Street. II-9-Iy
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
Foreign Intelligence.

rOFc18m AnuclL1&0mCcs
A ST. PETERSBURG dispatch states
that it Is certain there is unusual activity
among the revolutionary classes in Russia.
They display almost Incredible boldness.
A PEsrH dispatch, on the 4th, says
the River Theisz had overfiowed it's banks and
inundated immense tracts of land. Many
towns were greatly endangered. Troops with
pontoons had been sent to save life.
NINETEEN persons were killed by an
explosion in the Deep Drop pit in England,
on the 5th.
THE Amnesty bill has been promul-
gated by the French Government.
The eminent Italian photographer,
Signor Fanfani, is dead.
DIR. NEWMAN will be created Car
dinal at the next consistory.
A VIENNA dispatch says the Russian
Government has discovered plot for forcibly
liberatin2 the imprisoned Nihilists, and that
1t has proofs Of the revolutionary designs OF
the prisoners.
A TELEGRAM from Tashkend states
that after the death of Shere Ali bloody con-
fiict broke out among the followers of the
various pretenders to the Afghan throne, and
the partisans OF Yakoob Khan were victorious.
The Gern,ania announces that Bis
marck recently sent reply to the representa-
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
PRINTING.

DRING YOUR PRINTING to the En-
ID terprise Office. All kinds Of printing
done neatly and promtly. Office West Side
Public Square. over Houghton's Drug Store.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
E. WELLS,

CADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER.
~ The best workmen employed, and enly
the best stock used. All work done under
my immediate supervision. North side Me-
chanic street. 1l-15-ly
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-03-13
LUMBER YARD.

TT WADSwORTH q SON, Dealers in Lumber
- Lath, shingles, Doors. Sash. Blinds Moul.
ding.. and Dressed Lumber Of all sorts. Yard near
namnn ieeo store n20yl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-06-04

HARrsR's MAGAZINE for June GENES
IN new dress and very much M
proved, Wider pages and larger new
type makes The magazine look beautl'
fully and il il very much easier for the
eye, The contents are varied and
very interesting, The illustrations In
frye aud about there" and In the ar
tIele N 10 the 'lted River OF the
North aud the territory OF the llud'
son Bay Company, ara superb 30 as
10 those 10 the articles by Col, War,
Ing, Cd to the south Eastern Tyrol !
Olive Logan's article, "a 10 the most
celebrated actors and actresses OF
England, with portraits Ia very well
worth reading, Many articles OF the
first interest aud Importance increase
the value Of this number, The edilo'
rial summaries satisfactorily cover
their respective fields with timely Cos
sip, literary comment, scientific part
aud lively humor, Published by Ilar'
per h Brothers, Franklin Square, n
Y. Terms - year single copies,
9s cents. For sale at Whites book
store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-06-04
NORTH ERN RAILROAD

1878. WINTER ARRANGEMENT. 1875
IN aud after Dec, !, 1873, Passenger Train
" wi II run rs follows
UPWARD TRAINS.
Day Express Train leaves Concord at l0d0
AM! and Accommodation Train at 10 IS
A,M,for White River junction, connection
i,h train for Well River, ST. Johnsbnry,
warton. Newport, WI lloughby and MagoP
Bakes, Stanstcad, Quebec, Bath, Littleton,
4 Lancaster, and the White aud Francon
Mountains. Also, witn.rains for Mont
heller, Mansfield Mountain, Burlington, 81
Albans, Rouses Point, Montreal, ogdens-
burgh, and the West.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves Concord al
a. 30 p. NJ for White River functions Bristol
EVENING ESrREss TRAIN leaves Concord
at S.i5 T.. N. for White River Junction, con
Meeting with trains for Montpelier, Burling
,"n' Sc. Nlbans, HOUSES Point, Montreal!
Oedcnsburgh, and the West, and with Wood.
stock X. X. for Qucchee, Woodstock, etc.
Cor on arrival OF trains from boston, Wor'
coster, Portsmouth, Portland, &c.
DOWNWARD TRAINS
tMoRNIy6 EXPRESS TNAiNlcares White
River Junction for Concord at 200 A. NJ, or on
arrival of trains from 0gdcnsbnrgh and Non
trcal. This train is run to Boston on Sunday
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves White Il
Junction for Concord At 600 A. ".
tBRIsToL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concort
at 1850 A. ". and Franklin at 9.0j An.
| mail TRAIN leaves White River junction
Tor Concord ut 1900 M, or on arrival o
trains over the Vermont Genital, Passumpsic
and White Mountains Railroads.
DAY EXPRESS TRAN leaves White Rive
Junction at 4.29 p. NJ, or on arrival OF trans
from Montreal and Ogdensburgh, Brattle
boro, Kcene, Bellows Falls, Windsor, &c.
connecting at Concord with train for Man
chester, Nashua, Lowell and Boston. =,
tThesc trains connect At Concord will
trains tor Manchester, Lawrence, Ports
mouth, Portland, Nashua, Worcester, New
y ork, Lowe ard Boston.
GEO. Il. TODD, Sups.
Concord, n. H., Dec. |. 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-06-04
The Next Battle Ground,


The next Presidency Is not 10 10
contested on the Ohio idea, tho New
England idea or tho Southern idea,
but on tho fundamental national idea
which will overpower all Others, The
country will insist that there shall BIO
q tree ballot, that the people shall not
be controlled or cowcd by Federal sol
diers or United States Marshals, but
that the loveFeigns, not their servants
shall rule, They will demand, too
that full and fair eSpressloo shall DO
given 10 the ballot after II has been
cast without being counted out by In
famous Returning boards or tho de-
erees OF Electoral Commissions. These
two things go hand In hand Free
elections and full iorce to the popular
will, rs determined thereby, will con-
stitute the battle cry for tho next cam
paign, All minor issues will have TO
give way, Facts aud circumstances
are moro potent than party leaders,
md win push aside all attempts to
avoid or change the real issue The
untrammelled right Of tho people to
elect their own rulers was ganlonly
invaded In 1876. The machinery m
der which It's was done then the Dem
ocra,s now insist shall DO given up.
The party which by its use succeeded
Ia then ,hwarting the popular will,
refuse to surrender It, and threaten to
stop the wheels Of the Government II
they cannot DO allowed to retain II.
Congress will do little more than mako
up tho case, The people have got to
settle it at tho polls. Collateral ques-
tons, however important, will have to
bide thei, time. The Ohio idea will
have to stand aside. So with all seq
,ional issues, The Republicans can
not force Southern questions into the
foreground should they attempt it,
The Southern people have none to
push forward, and no disposition to
bring them to the front il they had, -
TBoston Post.
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The Jersey Valuation Of Kisses.

Notwithstanding tho fact that the
Ice cream and strawberry festival sea-
son will soon DO ushered IN, New
Jersey church congregation at Eagle
wood has devised a new and very TAX
ing scheme for raising funds. II has
many advantages over the old grab
bag aud fair schemes, as Il costs moth
ing to get up aud is bound in time to
wrench the last shekel ont Of every
man in the community, il the sisters
are endowed with the proper Christian
fortilude and have physical endurance
to stand it. The plan Is simply TO
charge so much for hugging and kiss
ing tho sisters. A rate OF charges
was fixed which appears to be very
reasonable and just. Until COMPETE
ton starts up, the figures given, and
which we're here charged, may be re-
garded as tho ruling prices OF the
market: Ten cents for kissing a girl
between Is ard 20, s cents extra fol-
hugging. Five cents for kissing n
girl between 20 and 80, s cents extra
for hugging, Over 80, 8 cents al
round. For kissing young widow
25 cents; hugging, 10 cents extra
For. kissing married lady, so cents
hugging, 25 cents extra. The new
plan worked like a charm. The reve.
nues were large the sisters made su'
prcmely happy, and although the
young men IN the town over-exertcc
themselves aud were desperately wild
yet they arc Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-06-04

"A small boy was seen to approach
stealthily the window Of the county
jail at Raymond, Miss, few days
ago, and hand in through the bars
something having the appearance of
immense crow-bar. The police were
informed of it, and posse OF
men surrounded the Jail, while q cou
pie of officers proceeded to the cell to
recover the weapon from the prisoner.
On reaching the cell they found the
prisoner quietly sitting on bis stool,
devouring a yard.loug bologna sau'
sage.