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Year: 1868

The Louisville Democrat gives the following ao-
count Of The atrocities Of The satanic masqueraders
81 New Albany


AT about o'clock on Saturday morning, Mr..
Luther Whitten, one of tho outside guards at the
isil after making his usual rounds, went into the
Jail Office and sat down by the fire a few moments. .
BE had been inside but few moments when noise
was heard outside, and, approaching the door TO
open IT, was met at the entrance BY party of men,
who presented pistols TO him, demanding sl ence on
pain Of death. Whtten shouted, however, but he
was roughly seized by several of the mob and
thrown into corner, and informed if be uttered
smother sound his life would pay the forfeit.


By this time the jail Office was filed with men,
who commenced searching for the KEYS 10 the Jail
doors Sheriff FullsRlove, who was sleeping in a
room across the hall from the Office heard Whitten
shout, and opened the door only 20 meet large
forcs of men. Comprehending the situation at
once he run down the stairs leading to the base
ment Of the jail resdence for the purpose Of giving
the alarm As he went down be heard several
voices say shoot down the stairs but be was too
quick for them and gained the door leading TO the
ground on the west side Of the jail Here he met
another force Of armed men, and upon seeing pis-
tolls pointed al him, exclaimed, gentlemen, don't
shoot me, / am the Sheriff. Just as he said this
one Of the gang fired, the shot taking effect in the
right arm near the elbow. The Sheriff shoute d
"murderl help - at the top Of his voice, but was
soon silenced by blow over the forehead from a
heavy pistol lie was then taken from the jail hall
and placed under guard


The keys being discovered after a long search, no
time was lost in opening the doors and laying bold
Of the criminals.


The hrst victim dragged from bis cell was Frank
Reno, whose piteous cries the mob placed the ia
ta moose about his neck described most heart
rending. Hs was held up by some of the mob while
The rope made fast to the iron pillars from the
platform around the second tier of the cells. Wm
Reno was the next man brought out, and he Was
hung alongside bis brother AMI to the same pillar
Simeon Reno next brought forth from his cell,
but he fought the mob with great desperation,
knocking one or two of them down before he was
overpowered, and left suspended between the cell
ing and hoOr. Charles Anderson, the last victim,
was besrd 10 beg for the privilege Of praying before
the fatal moose adjusted but he was told by his
relentless enemies TO shut up, and soon his body
hanging from the pillar at the southwest corner
Of the Jail cells.


These poor devils were charged with rObbng So
much for Nortbern Kuklux
Year: 1868

ONE vote and contrary pig we're the means Of
The declaration of the War Of 1872 with Great Brit
sin Two neighbors having adjoining farms in
Rhode Island, got inte dispute about the depre-
dations Of pig belonging TO one Of them. They
went to law about il, and on the day United
States Senator was to be elected by the Legislature
they were obliged 20 attend court. one OF them
was member Of the Assembly, Hartford Con-
ventionist, and opposed to the war His vote would
have elected an anti-war Senator, but in conse-
quence OF his absence a war man was chosen, and
war was declared by one majority in the Senate II
is further related that this member Of the Legsla-
ture was himself elected By one vote.
Year: 1868

FOLLOWING are q few things not worth trying
To ride or a towel horse.


To read a volume Of Watar.


To clip the wings Of q hospital.
To put your finger in water, pull if out and then
-ook for the hole.


To see a sharp thing in hatchet.


To get direct answer from a government OFF,
cal


To feel comfortable in a bus.
Year: 1868

To REMOVE A MoTE FROM THE EYE-The fol-
lowing method for removing objects from the eye IS
practiced by sx-makers and other workers IN steai
Trv it If YOU have occasion: Take horse hair and
double it, leaving loop. If the mote can be SEEN
lay the loop over it. close the eye and the note VIII


come out as the hair is withdrawn. If the irritat-
ing object cannot be seen raise the lid Of the eye as


far as possible and place the loop in it as far as you
can, close the eye and roll the ball around a lew
time. then draw out the hair the substance which
caused 90 much pain viii be sure to come with 1t.
Year: 1868

The New York Herald says General Grant re-
Gently expressed to an army friend his utter con-
tempt Of the statesmen who are urging their own
merits as office holders on him. BE said that he
would make up his Cabinet after he received GER
ufcate Of election, and then no one would know
whom be had decided upon until their names got
into print. ats no use planning campaign until
you have a war; said he.
Year: 1868

THADDEUs STEVENS announces that he is in
better health than he has been before for two
years. 1t is said that his manuscript speech
was toned down considerably at meeting of
the managers previous to its delivery There
are some passages of great severity in it still,
and some thai are grimly ludicrous, like the
following in his peroration: hHa-


The gentleman (Mr. Groesbeck) in his pero-
ration on Saturday, implored the sympathy of
the Senate with all the elegance and pathos of
Roman Senator pleading for virtue, and it is
to be feared that his grace and eloquence turn
ed the attention of the Senate upon the ora
tor rather than upon the accused. Had he
been arguing with equal eloquence before
Roman Senate for such a delinquent and
Cato, the Censor, had been one of the Judges,
his client would have soon found himself in
the stocks in the middle of the forum, instead
OF receiving the sympathy of virtuous and
patriotic audience.
Year: 1868

TALK.-Washingto correspondents are
fond of saying that the Presidents case was
"helped", that the Presidents case was "hurt,''
that Manager so and SO injured" the cause of
the prosecution by such and such conduct,
while the eminent counsel for the President
made an impression favorable" to his client
and caused several Senators to "waver" in
their judgment. The idea that such men as
Fessenden, Morton, Trumbull and Morrill, are
to change their views or become vacillating
and uncertain because of arguments on legal
Questions by lawyers of no better ability or
training than themselves discussing matters
with reference to which the Senate of the Uni
ted States has perhaps fuller and more exact
information than any other body of men In
the country, is ridiculous. 1t is not to be pre-
sumed of course, that conviction is fore gone
conclusion, but so far as the main charge in
the impeachment articles is concerned, there
is not one chance in ten thousand that the
opinions OF Senators would be varied an atom
by either the evidence introduced or the argu-
ments of counsel. On other charges, like that
of conspiracy and of the enormities of the
"circle speeches" evidence might very natur-
ally change opinions conceived at time when
the information was inaccurate or false, but so
far as the violation of the tenure-of-ofice act
is concerned, there is no doubt that Curtis,
Nelson and Groesback might 60 on refining
till next year at this time without SO much as
raising doubt in the mind of single sena-
tor. The formality and dignity of the trial
are appropriate to the Importance of the pro-
ceeding, and the elahorate arguments on eacn
side are valuable both for the elucidation to for
the public mind of the great questions at stake
and the future generations that VIII study most
curiously the records of the first impeachment
OF President. But so far as the Senate is
concerned, evidence and argument can have
but little weight, however impartial that body
may be, from the fact that the whole case was
understood at the outset.
Year: 1868

BLAINE FOR SPEAKER.-The suggestion con-
tanned in the following extract from a Wash
ington dispatch is not altogether a new one,
but will confirm the impression that has pre-
vailed quite extensively tor some time: an
view of the probable nomination of Mr.. Colfax
for the Vice Presidency there is already some
calculation as to the succession to the Speaker
ship of the House. An Eastern man will un-
doubtedly be chosen, and rumor assigns to Mr..
Blaine of Maine very fair chance for the
honor. 1t is quite well known that Mr. Blaine
will be supported by many of the oldest and
ablest members of the House from the West
erp and Middle States"
Year: 1868

MORE GENERALIZATION. - The movement
made in Congress, Monday, looking to the uf-
innate assumption by the general government
OF the control of railroads, so as to secure the
safety of passengers, moderate rates of trans
portation and suitable con rection of the diff
ferent roads with each other throught the
whole country, will give the numerous ene-
mics of anything that has the appearance Of a
tendency towards Capitalization new thrill
of horror. 1t is not a new question, but very
difficult one. The great obstruction to free
communication between the North and South
offered by the Camden and Amboy monopoly
under the seryile laws of New Jersey has here
tofore called attention to the matter and
caused an anxious inquiry as to whether the
general government, either by the power to
regulate commerce or in some other way,
could not throw off the yoke. The inquiry
has sometimes been an official one, but the
fact that the New Jersey monopoly is on the
point of expiring has probably prevented its
prosecution with suitable vigor. The frequent
occurrence of railroad disasters of late, the
almost prohibiiory tariffs on important roads
and the annoying rivalries between lines re-
quired by the exigencies of business to coop
crate and connect with each other, have again
brought the subject to the surface. Mr.. Orth's
resolution instructing the House Committee
on Railroads and Canals to inquire if the .egu
lation of these matters might under the consti-
tuition be assumed by Congress, passed unani-
mously.
Year: 1868

Mr.. MANAGER WILLIAMS in his argument
settled one question conclusively. He said
that he himself first suggested the provision in
the tenure-of-office act relating to the term of
Cabinet officers, and explained it in the COM
mittee of Conference. He certainly intended
it to cover the case of Mr.. Stanton, If indeed
that acas not the cause of its introduction. He
claimed that the rules of construction required
that the law should be interpreted in the light
of the intention of its trainers. 1t is difficult
to see how the Presidents counsel can still
adhere to the strongest point they have made
They will be obliged to fall back on the
weaker position, that though the President
violated the tenure-of-office act, his intent was
not as charged in the articles of impeachment.
But here they are met by Mr.. Stevens forci-
BILE argument that in impeachment proceed
ings the prosecution is not held to that strict
ness of allegation or proof as to intent that is
required in indictments. The accused Is held
to have intended the natural and necessary
consequences of his acts
Year: 1868

In fact we are able to execute everything In
the Printing Line, in style and at prices en-
tirely satisfactory to our customers, and hope
that the public may.extend to Us a liberal share
of their patronage. tap9s
Year: 1868

Both have been informed by telegraph Of
their brothers. death, and NJ. Edward
A Pollard will probably be in Richmond
to-day. Mrs. Richard Pollard telegraph
ed yesterday that her husband was on
hunting excursion in Bath county.


Of Mr.. Pollard's capacity as Journal
ist there seems to be but one opinion. Hs
was familiar with every department Of
the profession which he followed. Many
who were in his employment speak Of
him 10 kind terms, though he was by no
means popular man. OF his private
life this Is not the time nor place to
speak. 1t is not the temper of charity to
speak evil Of the spirit just ushered into
the presence Of its God, and while the
body in which Its deeds of life were done
is stark and cold, just touched by the fn-
ger OF death.
Year: 1868

THE PEOPLE TO BE GOVERNED AS LITTLE AS


MISUNDERSTANDING TO BE LOVELY


ALBANY, Nov. 9.-The arrival of the Hon.
John T. Hoffman and wife at Congress Hall was made
the occasion OF complimentary serenade this evening
by the Jackson Guards on being called out and warmly
cheered by the multitude the Governor elect said, sub
stantially that he was pleased meet many Of his
friends the good old County Of Albany He hanhed
them this demonstration and for tho efforts which
they had made in common with other friends throughout


the state the triumph Of constitutional govern
ment lie felt especially grateful for tho glorious result
in Albany County, perhaps more than any other II
was q representative region. He regarded this
demonstration compliment to himself
and would therefore cay that no had
striven In the closed 10 do all In his power TO
establish those principles which lie believed would best
subserve Of all the people Of this country
We had been beaten in the nation, but had goriousy
triumphed in the Empire State lCheersI And yet
while this there was talk about contestns the
election but he would say HE Republican friends that
inasmuch as they had been defeated by about 10000


orty it would be best for them to gracefully accept the
result, as the Democrats had done many times
in the past lCheers] He did not underrats
the responsibilities Of the position to which
he had been called and he would undertake
TO say that so far as he was concerned he
should discharge whatever duties might deyolye upon
hum without partiay TO any section Of the State. He
would keep the interests Of the West as well as Of
the East (Cheers II would be his endeavor to her
administer the Government under the old maxim thai
best which governed least and
that happest people those that were the easi
interfered WITH SO long they did not tramplo upon
their neghbOrs rights interfere with their nelgoors
property. [Cheers He should strive 10 contribute oy
all the at his command. TO the restoration OF tue
Of land Constitutional basis, whera
all should restored TO their rights and o hoped tina,
we should more become free, united ami happy
people As the Governor elect retired DO was hearuy
cheered.
Year: 1868

The Sijcle says that the question has been
often askcd how the numbers OF the Ldrne which cir
cuato could pass the frontier The police have
been greatly uu1zlcd and might have been much
longer bat for individual who called the at
ienon Of an officer certain large At tho
Northern Railway station These boxes contained plaster
hnsts % Napoleon but being broken up they were
found 10 lie Mid With copies OF Tie LdnfefnkI
Year: 1868

LOST HE LEG.-About half-past eight
O'Clock last evening the steamer Cline or
Celeste came in contact with the st. Nicho-
las while making landing. Dick Pierce,
one of the hands of the former steamer, had
his leg cut OF by the collision and was sent
to the Charity Hospital.
Year: 1868

AFTER HAM IN SNAKE TENT.-There are
frequent Complaints to the police that one
of the tents on the line of Canal street, near
the Algiers ferry landing, is a den of thieves,
and that men who go in there to see the
snake show have their money and other
valuables snaked out of their pockets. This
morning, about six o'clock, according to his
own statement, rather verdant looking
man, just over on the ferryboat from Algiers,
was walking up the leYee in search of piece
of ham for his own and his wife's breakfast.
He was accosted by a man in front of a
tent, who asked him where he was going.
The simple countryman told his mission,
whereupon he was asked to walk in and get
some ham there. He went in, and some
body Immediately went through him,
robbing him of 500 in greenbacks and $40
gold piece, but he did not get any ham,
though he is quite sure he saw the sham
fat man, Another man got $50 in green
backs. The police will take charge of the
matter and investigate the case on the afi-
davit OF the party who was robbed.
Year: 1868

The object OF this Association is to secure q cseh
payment within forty days after the death of Q
member, of many dollars there are members
in the class to which he she belongs, 10 his %
her heirs,
Year: 1868

are permitted to hold office The Tran.
script man should be more eSpliri, and
give not only the name OF the town, hut
that of the officer who authorized the
committal Of the outrage;


In southern Vermont shameful ease
Of pauper Kidding is reported by reliable
gentleman, which needs publicity, Ii
seems that some weeks since the Overseer
of the Poor in a small town in the above
named State, wished to rid the town Of
the expense and himself of the trouble Of
looking after and supplying the few
wants Of an old man. To dispose of him
it was necessary that stratagem should be
called into roquisition. Learning that he
had near relatives living in Petersburg, il
was proposed that an arrangement be
made with his friends there and a perma-
nent home made for him in his declining
years, all of which the old man readily
consented 10, and started with the person
who had been selected 10y the Poormastcr
20 dispose of him. On arriving at Peters
burg his conductor informed him that the
cars made too short stop for him To find
his home and arrange tho price of his
board, but as business called him To Al
hany.- he thnught il better that hath
should visit that city together and return
in the evening, so taking the boat at Troy
they soon reached Albany. Here he told
the old man that he had learned that the
boat did not return till morning, but TO
make himself comfortable, and at last per-
suaded him TO take a berth for the night,
which he finally did, only TO wake in New
York penuiless and fricndleSs. Since the
above shameful and heartless act was
committed, no tidings have been heard
from this poor helpless man, but we hope
he may yet find some friend that will at
least give him shelter and food for his few
remaining days on earth,
Year: 1868

TIE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAyIs.-The
trial of jeff Davis has again been post
poned until next October. The trial Of
the arbitrator has become mere farce,
and the people of the country no more ex-
Pect that it will take place in October
than 1t has at the various appointed times
since his capture. OF all the travesties on
law and justice this case of pretending to
bring Davis before court of Justice for
trial is the worst There is no intention
on the part of the general government to
bring him to trial and never has been.
The people are expecting to hear of his
ultimate aequittal, and why keep them in
suspense. Acquit him at once or deal
him the justice which the enormity of his
crimes so Justly deserve.
Year: 1868

TuE SUMMER WATERING PLACES
Although the season has been provoking
ly backwards, the places of summer resort
at the seaside, in the mountains and in
the quiet country, are already prepared,
or nearly prepared, to receive visitors, and
the current of summer travel would set in
vigorously could we have but.a few days
of sunshine. 1t is difficult to tell now i'll
which direction the favorite resort will be
found Much depends on those who seek
to obtain the patronage OF the seekers OF
health and pleasure, as well as upon the
status and requirements of travellers and
solourners. If the hotel-keepers prepare
ADEQUATE accommodations, establish rea-
sonable prices, and make the public aware
of their enterprise through the press, they
will not be troubled with vacant rooms.
If they simply adhere to the old stand
ards of discomfort and high prices, they
will be likely to suffer, as the tendency 70
cottage-life and boarding in farm houses
is incr, asing. One accommodation the
watering place hotel-keepers ought not TO
denv their guests, and that is an abun-
dance of the leading newspapers OF the
country. There is nothing which people
at a watering place miss so much as the
papers they have been used to read and
there is no place where they are read with
more avidity or interest I. Eosn'''g
Post
Year: 1868

Whereas. Tho wool-growers have been
instrumental in securing the passage OF a
tariff that excludes certain grades or quail
tiles Of wool much needed by manuiac-
turors, such as combing and strictly fine
light fancy clothing woods,


RtSllrcd, That we recommend the
growers of Ohio 10 give special attention
TO the production of those kinds OF wool,
that will supply the present wants Of
manufacturers and we feel confident in
assuring the farmers that their goods will
command ready market and a fair price
Year: 1868

OUTRAGEoUs-The following account
of the inhuman treatment of an aged pau
per, alleged to have been perpetrated by
direction Of the authorities of Southern
Vermont town, is from the Adams Tran
script, and if true, is a most shameful
proceeding. We cannot think that mel
so soulless exist in our State, much les
Year: 1868

AT machine shop in Newark, on
Saturday,a workman. while endeavor


ing to connect a belt with a wheel,
caught his shirt sleeve in the wheel cogs
and was whirled around the shaft. -
With admirable presence of mind he
loosened his clothing, and stayed his
body away from striking the surround
ing objects till the other fworkmen re


leased him. He was only slightly in
jured.s About a year ago he had a sim
liar narrow escape. .l e-9.-Us eai fHs
Year: 1868

The appellant claimed that, having shown no special
interest Mr. Henry not entitled, and the Court On
this ground reversed the decision Of Judge Barnard.


The appeal of the City from the decision made
by Judge Barnard, restraining the City from entering


into the gas contract for 20 years. before the Supreme
Court General Term, yesterday. The decision originally


made In the suit OF Pullman that the Act OF 1896 did
not authorize II IL did not positively prohibit the COrpO
ration from entering into contract for longer than
year The appellants claim that this erroneous as
the Corporation has by its ancient charters, unlimited
power into contracts except where prevented by
special statute and that Mr. Pullman not authorized
maintain the action the section Of the Tax Levy under
which lie claims power 10 do so being unconstitutional
Case argued, aud decision reserved.
Year: 1868

A sail! sail' So cried KngeomEc
from the one rock that rose somewhat
above the rest Of the reef.


Such as could move, after three days Of
sus.crance upon fonr tiny shcllsh to each
man, dragged themselves from their burn
ing lairs in the sand, to the same rock, and
did indeed behold sail, which gradually
became more distinct till it was evident it
belonged to three deeked vessel.


A Spaniardl said Klngcombe.


There was silence dead silence.


shah hail her. sirr For each English
man there felt it question whether even
tho fast approaching death were Not prefer
able to the tender mercies of the Span.
iards.
Year: 1868

To CURE A CoLD.-The following
is from Halls Journal of Health
Tho moment q man is satisfied that
he has taken cold, let him do three
things: First, cat nothing; second,
go to bed, cover up, in warm room;
third, drink as much cold water as
he can, or as he wants, or as much
herb tea as he can, and in three cases
out of four he will be well in thirty
six hours. To neglect a cold for
forty eight hours after the cough
commences is to place himself be-
yond cure until the cough has run
its course of about q fortnight
Warmth, abstinence arc safe, certain
cures, when applied early. Warmth
keeps the pores of the skin open and
relieves it of the surplus which op-
pressed it, while abstinence cuts on
the supply of material for phlegm,
which would otherwise be coughed
up"