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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
DO THEY MEAN TROUBLE ?

We can hardly believe that the Dem
ocrats in Congress mean trouble, by
calling up, on the first day of the meet
ing CT that body last week, resolu-
tion relative to the counting of the
electoral votes next February. Yet it
looks as if something was intended,
from the effort made to force it through
ON such short notice. 1t is true there
is an obscurity in the language of the
Constitution of the United States as to
rho or hOw the electoral votes of the
different States shall "be counted. {"
They are directed to the President Of
the Senate" who, "in the presence of
the Senate and House shall open all
the certificates, and the votes shall
then be counted Now it would seem
To be intended, and seem to be in ac-
eordance with all our daily transactions
Of life, that the person or officer to
whom any papers or documents are
directed" is the person who has the
right to open them and make known
their contents. This would seem to
give the Vice President the power to
have those votes counted " But, it,
asmuch as they are required to be open
ed "in the presence Of the Senate and
House." that would also seem as if
those two bodies had some power and
rights as to the proper counting of the
votes. There was no difficulty since
tbe origin Of the government until the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15


THE public debt is still billion, eight
hundred and eighty-six millions OF
dollars. President Hayes speaks of it
in his late message to Congress as fol-
lows:
"The debt of the United States, less
cash in the Treasury and exclusive of
accruing interest, attained its maximum
of 50, 56,431 ,571.43 in August, 1868,
and has since that time been reduced
to 81, S86, ,0l9, ,50465. Of the principal
debt Sl0S, ,75S, lG0 has been paid since
March l, 1877, effecting an annual saw
ing of interest of Sc, 107, ,593. The bur-
den of interest has also been diminish
cd by the sale of bonds bearing low
rate of interest, and the appiica ion OF
the proceeds to the redemption OF bonds
bearing higher rate The annual saw
ing thus secured since March |, 1877,
is SI4,290, 45350.
Within a short period over six hun
drtd mil rs of five and six per cent.
bonds will become redeemable. This
presents a very favorable opportunity
not only to further reduce the principal
of the debt, but also to reduce The rate
of interest on that which will remain
unpaid. | call the attention cf Con-
gress to the views expressed on this
subject by the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry in his annual report, and recommend
prompt legislation, to enable the Treas
ury Department TO complete the refund
ing Of the debt which is about to ma
ture -
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
Butler Markets.

BUTTER G ood 20a25 cents y N.
BACON Plain sugar cured hams 12l%c an;
shoulders, 3 sides. r2
DRESSED HoGs-GaS cts. per pound.
BEAEs-Wbita, 5I0el n q bush
CHIcEENs-25 20 35 cts. rer pair. Dressed 7
cents per pound.
CuEEsK-l6 eta 3 n.
Corn MEAL-2 cts. y h.
CALf SKINs-9oc6,S1 e 10.
Eeas-20 cts z |ozpn
FIouR-Whest, '5a6 T. hbl, sack. sl.2tas1 80
buchwiieat. ~ 80 z cwt
GBAIS-Oats. 40 cts T. bushei: corn GO !; whe at
Slal.1g; rye 81 cents blcksheat, 6J.
HoNEY-i5 cts. y m.
LARD-10c e n. rallow, SOC,
MoLAssEs-506u7 71c q gallon. Syrap, 500 60c
0SIpNs-a1 Il bush
PorAToEa-iCo. y bushel.
SuGAR-Yelow G9c.; white Nol2c. q N.
SALT-No. /. l.25 y barrel,
CABBAGE, per head. 5a3 cts.
TURNIPs, 3cc per bushai.
TURKEYs-Live 6 cts per ID: dressed &c z ib.
DRESSED BEEF -tore-quarte t@5c; Lind.
quarters, 5o &c.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15


MEssRs EDIToRs In the Herald
(Butler) of December lst, 1880, we
end allusion to an address of Bob
Ingersoll'' on the South, Slavery, etc,
The Herald says that Ingersoll
says: 1.-The church taught the doctrine
that slavery was divine institution"
and it founded this doctrine on the
teachings of the bible. Now in this
Ingcrsoll tells the truth. Doubtless
his father, as minister, taught him
this doctrine, as many others did.
But does this prove that the church
taught that slavery was divine insti-
tuition? By no means But it does prove
that there were men in the church,
who in support of the Democratic par
ty preached in favor of slavery and
tried to support it from the bible.
Every preacher of this type was a
Democrat and every preacher so
preaching is an alder and abettor of
intidelity. Bob's logic is right-his
premises wrong He calls Democra-
tic preachers the church. They are
not The Herald need not fear. No
taint will attach to Garfield from con-
tact with Ingersoll. Infidelity is not
diffusive among Republicans, as that
thing called Democracy is among Dem
ocrats. If II. B. Maxwell had been
here to enlighten the Democracy, then
my idol had not died" Oh! igno-
rance, ignorance. Come back my dear
MaXwell-come ere ihfidelity hath
ruined the Ndtton-confederacy. Bob
is organized; "a great many preachers
are helping him on to the comsumma-
tion he so devoutly wishes" and this
great many" are ill the Democratic
fold Men whose logic would every
where bind the poor in chains and
shelter themselves under the 'divine
right" Mac.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

The Republican Committee of Mont
gomery county met in session last
gcek and passed a resolution instruct
ing the Senator and members from
that county to vote for Mr.. Grow
for U. S. Senator The delegation
from the county is one senator and five
members, making six additional votes
for Grow. His friends now claim his
election certain. He is undoubtedly
the popular favorite, taking the State
all over
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
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those of Mexico, Central America,
South America, and trans-Paci6c coun.
tries.
He recommends the attorney gen.
erals suggestion for the establishment
of an immediate court of errors and ap.
peals,
He advises ;he Increase of schools
for Indian education, as much good is
accomplished thereby.
lie recommends that provisions be
made for the sale of abandoned posts
the proceeds to be applied to establish
ing new posts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
From the Hub.

There is perhaps no tonic offered to
the people that possesses as much real
intrinsic value as the Hop Ritters.
Just at this season Of tho year, when
the stomach needs an appetizer. or the
blood needs purifying, the cheapest
and best remedy is Hop Bitters. An
ounce Of prevention is worth pound
of cure, don't wait until you are pros
trated by disease that may make
months for you to recover in.-Boston
IJnhe
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
Eighiy-nye Dollars LOST.

"You do not tell me that your husband is up
and about again, and entirely cured by so sim.
pie IA medicine as Pirkers Ginger Tonic %
ayes, indeed, do" said Mrs benjamin to her
enquiring neighbor," and that too when we
had foolshy paid eighty five dollars in doctors
bills and prescriptions, and after he had been
given up by his physicians TO die. Now my
husband feels as we'll ever, entirely cured by
this excellent Tonic" And many a sick man
might be well in week if they would only try
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
Moon Family Reunion.

Whitestown, Dec lst, 80.
MEssRs EDITORS On the Both of
September, 1880, at the residence of
Martin Moon, the old homested in
Pine township, Mercer county, Pa,
was held a reunion of the descendants
of George Moon and wife who immi-
grated from old Virginia in the year
1907. They settled in Butler county,
Pa, within two miles of Whitestown.
They resided at this place until the
yeBr 1928, when they removed to Mer-
Ger county, Pa, and purchased the
property now owned by Martin Moon,
where they lived until removed by
death in 1856. Their family consisted
of twelve children-7 sons and 5
daughters the whole number of de-
scendents now living is 563. The
meeting was very pleasant one,
about 100 being present. Besides
imbibing from the abundance of good
things, we were enliveHed by the ex-
ccllent music from James Coulter =
Orchestra. After the election of the
following officers, the meeting ad-
journed 80 meet on the 25th of August,
1881, in Pine Grove Park: Lewis
Moon, of Jackson township, Mercer
county Pa, Secretary; George S.
Moon, of Pine township, Mercer coun-
ty, Pa, Assistent Secretary; George
Moon, of Butler county, Pa, cores
ponding Secretary. Hugh Worley,
Mercer county, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
Election Notice.

II N Election for twelve Directors OF tho Butler
~ Mutual Fire Insurance Co, TO serve for the
ensuing year. will bs held at the Ofi;e OF the
Secretary in Butler. Pa, on the second Tlesday
OF January next being the llth day OF tho
Iponth, betweeu ths hours of one and two n. NJ.
ldec Il II G. HEI NEMAN Secretary
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

Mr.. FRANKLIN JAMIsoN, of Alleghe-
ny township, was appointed foreman
of the Grand Jury last week instead OF
Mr.. Westerman, who became too i'll to
attend Court.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
y Office.

NOTICE js hereby given that II Is the iuten-
~ ton OF the citizens OF Clay township TO APP
ply to the coming Legislature Tor the repeal OF
the present road law over the same. known as
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

FoR pensions, including the amount
paid for arrears of pensions under the
lale law, there was paid during the
past fiscal year TIE large sum of nearly
tifty-seyen millions Of dollars.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

Hon. JOHN HALL has been reap
pointed Marshal of the United States
Courts for the Western District of
Pennsylvania.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

Court this week is engaged in the
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cecdinps next week
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
Election Notice.

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in West Liberty. on the =, cond Saturday Of jan
uary, 1881 being the Sth iust at l o'clock p.
NJ. for the purpose Of electing officers Ger ths
ensuing year. ]. NJ. MAhaHAlI4, seoy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

Forest county is now the great
field for the hunters of Pennsylvania
and New York Bear, deer, elk, foxes
and small game of all varieties are
more plentiful than in any other part
or the Middle States.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

THE revenue 10 the United States
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millions of dollars during the past year.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

Mn. ROBERT LINcoLS, son of the
martyred President, received more
votes than any other candidate as
Presidential Elector in Illinois.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-12-15

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election of 1876, four years ago, which
was avoided bv the creation, 1t will be
recol!ectod, OF the Electoral Commis-
sion. Then there were double sets OF
returns from some of the States, which
threatened trouble. But now there are
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branch, Senate or House, the right to
object to any return from any State,
and prevent it from being counted. "
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Terms of the Tribune.

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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-03
FOREIGN NEWS.

Complete Enforcement of the Land Leseue
Policy In Parts Of Ireland-.An "Ideal
Combination" Of the European Fleet to
be Maintained In Eastern Waters.
THE LAND LEAGUES INFLUENCE.
LONDON, Dec. "a Dublin correspondent
says: The evidences of wide aHd rapidly
spread land league terrorism in districts
hitherto peaceable is increasing daily. Hon
est farmers vince under the tyrranical pres
sure put upon them by the league and earn
estly desire to be relieved therefrom. Own
ers and agents complain that the state of
affairs Is worse than it was months ago.
There is now an almost universal suspen-
sion of the payment of rent, Grif1th's valu
alton only being offered on every estate in
districts under influence of the league.
DUBLIN, Dec. "a large meeting of the
Grand Orange lodge of Ireland resolved to
advise the Ulster lodges to organize counter
demonstrations on the same days and at
the same time and places appointed for land
league meetings.
THE TRAvERsERs' AFF1DAvITs.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2.-ParnelI, Buggar, j. D.
Sullivan, Sexton and Dillon will each file an
affidavit in the crown Office, on which to
ground an application for postponement of
the trial of the traversers, as the date fixed
for their trial would interfere with their
constitutional right to be present when par
liamenemeet.
An IDEAL COMBINATION.
vienna, ,Dec2. The Political Correspond
ence says the latest proposal by England is
that the squadrons of the feet shall proceed
to mutually specified ports or cruise in differ
ent prearraDged directions 60 that kind of
ideal combination of the European feet
shall continue to exist. Russia has agreed
to the proposal.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-03
BIBLE CELEBRATION.
The FIVE Hundredsh Anniversary of John
Wyckliffe.

The FIVE Hundredth Anniversary of John
WycklifTe.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The Wyckliffe semi
millennial celebration by the American
Bible society was held o-night at the Acad-
emy of Music, Hon. Joshua L. Chamber
lain, ex-governor Of Maine, and president of
Bowdoin's college, presiding. Among the
prominent gentlemen on the platform were
President McCosh, Prinoaton college,
President D. G. Gilman, st. Johns
Hoskins college, Baltimore, Nd;
Father Gayazzi; Bishop Hurst; Rev.
DR.. G. E. Skincewhite; Rev. Dr.. L.
N. Field; Rev. E. 2. Thwing; Rev. E. L..
Clarke; Fl. II. Mcfarland; S. Irenaeus
Prime; Rev. DR.. L. D. Bevan: Rev. DR..
Theo. l.. Cuyler; Noah Fl. Davis; Hon. Ed
ward Pierrepont; Chas. Tracy; John E..
Parsons; Robert Lennox Celknot; Henry G..
Deforrest and others. The meeting was
opened by reading of the scriptures by Rev.
G. Frotel, d. D., after which the opening
prayer was offered by Rev. E.
Roosevelt. D. Hitchcock, president, de-
livered the welcoming address, after which
an Grafton On Jno. Wyckliffe and the first
English bible was delivered by Rev. r.
Sterrs. He reviewed the early life and his
tory of John Wyckliffe and the work he had
accomplished and its subsequent develop.
ment. He said that 150 copies of the trans
lation were made and some were still in
preservation in whole or part, despite troub-
lesome times they had passed through.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-03
PERSONAL
Iiri e,stops at the Wind

Il. L. Bixby. Star Prairi e,stops at the Wind.
sor.
A. D. Fuller, Cleveland Ohio, is at the Mer-
chants.
J. E. Reamer. Chicago, patronizes Col. Aller
at the Merchants.
W. 81, Barnett, Fargo, d. T., takes his meals
at tho Windsor to-day.
". P. Spalding of Brainerd, took meals al
the Merchants yesterday.
The Meachants hotel entertains to-day c. E
Dickerman, of Decorah, Iowa.
A. Gutter and A. Brown, Anoka NJ. T.
Thomas, Detroit, aud e. 81 Carpenter, New
York, are registered at the Metropolitan.
j. E. Beaver. New York, placed his auto.
graph on the Merchants hotel register yester
day.
J.E. Powers. Chicago; H. J. Jscoby, st.
Peter; a. Kinney, Milwaukee; and J. K. Whit
ney, Granite Falls, are stopping at the Wind
sor.