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Year: 1877

not sufficient prpvocatlon Of arraying
neighbor against neishbor, and drawing into
, common disaster millions Of people who
do not expect An Office fruu either party.
Hi II evidently persuaded that The issne Is
one Of law md fact over the vote Of L nist-
ana, and that II can best be settled by m ap-
peal to arbitration (Which Is tho growing
practice Of nations ns we'll A. individually,
while the two Houses arc arrayed against
each other in fierce partisan struggle with
out any hore Of agreement. lie Il eri-
IDENTIFY Of the opinion that the rostora-
tion OF confidence aud business prosperity
Is Of moro vatuo 10 the country at tue pres
ent time than the temporary SUCCESS Of either
sot Of politicians. He is evidently we'll as-
sured that the issue Involves no abandon
mens of principle, bnt only the settlement
of doubtful question, md that It will cstab-
lish no precedent for the future, which will
undoubtedly ba protected BY q constitutional
amendment.


The influence Of the Presidents position
on Congress cannot fail to be important.
It Ia All assurance, 10 begin with, that the
bill will not be vetocd, aud to this extent It
is equivalent to large humber Of Congress
sionM votes, since 1t is not likely tho bill
could receive the requisite two.thirds In both
Houses to pass ovcr veto. It will also In
lueucs all those members Of Congress who
have been intimately associated with tho
support of President GaAsr'a Adn,iuistra-
tion, for It Is unlikely that the rresi-
dent hna committed himself to The
measurs without The assent Of several mem-
bers of his Cabinet for whom he cntertains
profound respect; indeed, Secretary Fish has
already given It public Endorsement. With
al The Congressman who have been idcnti-
fed with the support Of the Administration,
this fact cannot fall to bo effective. AS to
tho public, there is not much need for en-
couragement, for The mass Of the people
outside OF politics aro enthusiastically III
favor OF the proposition; but It Ia well
known that President GRANT has been
anxious for the SUCCESS Of tile Republican
party, and his willingness to abide by an
arbitration In the ug!y dispute TINT has arisen
is an example Of patriotism That will receive
wide imitation. But what are the ,nltra
party newspapers opposing tho scheme going
to do with him?
Year: 1877

this behalf We cannot agree with the counsel
OF the appeees that any such fraud as is
supposed practscd, or f attempted that the at
tempt was successful. and fail 10 anything In
the proofs adduced with regard to the negotiations OF
the sad marriage sufficient to sustain such Decree
Nor do think that the nature OF the litigation
created by the actions or cectmen the character ana
OF the evidence the number OF suits Is such
lay the foundation for the assumption OF ths en-
tire controversy by court OF equity supposng tho
relationship Of the appellant to Nine. Jumel 10 be
such he pr"tcnds IL is thero does not seem 10 90
any unnecessary multiplication OF actions All the
properly in the city Of New York Is included
IN one SUIT and the actions in Saratoga
brought against the several tenants POSSESSION
The power the courts OF law consolidate actions
depending between the same parties and upon me
questions controversy is probably sufficient
10 prevent any practical ncon nvenence not Inherent ~
the itself. II the evidence Is merely vouminous
tedious that circumstance not sufficient cause ior
removing from court OF law TO a court oi
equity.


The claim made by the sppelces to recover from the
appellant the sum oi 81. 800 procured by him by way
OF compromise from grantee OF Mr. Chase is, IN our
opinion, utterly gsoundess.


Tue decree OF The circuit court must be reversed
with costs and the cause reminded With directions TO
enter o decree ia conformity with this opinion.
Year: 1877

COLORADO TURTLEs.-A gentleman
from Monotony tells rather interesting
story about pair of snapping-turtles


He is an old plainsmau, and few days
ago took his shotgun and went over to
Eagle Tail for the purpose of getting a
few ducks. Arrived at the creek he
found no ducks, but saw two of those
great fresh.water turtles, met with more
frequently in Eastern ponds than in Col
orado, and apparently weighing about
forty pounds each. They are very shy
bird, their head popping into the shell
upon the slightest alarm, but being
good shot the hunter succeededin blind
ing both of them, and bothering them
so that they were easily caught and
dragged out. Snappers are very active,
and unlike sea turtle, being provided
with long aud strong legs, can turn
themselves after being placed upon their
backs. Their captor had no way of Sc
curing them, and would get only few
steps away in the search for piece of
wood out of which to make stakes, when
his captives would be going at turtle
2.4O gait toward the creek. The con-
test between instinct and reason was
kept up more than an hour aud halt,
much to the disadvantage of reason, at
the end of which time ranchman liv-
ing near by came along aud assisted the
hunter in taking the turtles to his home.
Here they were put in sheep pen hav.
ing fence about three feet high, and
the men went to the house. Quarter OF
an hour afterwards the hunter went to
the pen for his gun and found that the
turtles were gone. AS there were no
holes in the teuce, and as they had not
dug out, the conclusion was irresistible
that they had climbed over. Their trail
was found, and about half mile away
they were caught making bee line for
the creek. Firing off his gun, the ranch
man again came to his assistance, and
the turtles were again put in the pen,
and tied to stake. They were worth
watching, however, and few minutes
afterward it was found that they had
gnawed off the rope, and again started
for the creek They were only few
rods away this time, however, and were
then tied so short that they could not
reach the cord, and ultimately arrived
at their captor's kitchen in Monotony.
Year: 1877

A lady living near Baltimore, who is
very deaf, stopped milkman as he was
passing the house the other day and
asked him how much be charged for a
quart of milk, and then put up her ear
trumpet to catch the reply. He drew
quart of milk aud emptied it into the
trumpet, and the result has been that
he has to go three miles out Of his way
to keep Out of sight of the ladys son,
who sits on the front porch with a shot
guu waiting for him TO pass.
Year: 1877

Some months ago says the writer, l
met young English woman who came
to this country previously to engage in
business-she was TO marry him at the
home OF friend of her mother, with
whom she was staying.


During the time she was making up
her outfit, he came to see her one even
ing when he was just drunk enough to
be foolish. She was shocked and pain
ed beyond measure She Immediately
stopped preparations and told him she
ceuld not marry him. He protested
that she would drive him 10 distraction
promised never to drink another drop,
&c.


NO" she said, 81 dare not trust my
future happiness to man who has form
ed such habit | came three thous-
and miles to marry the man | loved,
and now, rather than marry drunkard,
l will go three thousand miles back
again.


And she went and thus proved her
self wise and strong. Better thousand
times dissolve tenderest ties than TO be
linked to that "body of death" "a loath-
some, helpless drunkard.


But how many young women, there
are who would falter and hesitate, and
yield, aud put faith in drunkard S
word.


How many have already done so,
whose throbbing hearts only ceased aeh,
ing in the chilling silence of the sepul-
chre. O woman, be careful where You
step. Let every woman take firm
step on that ground, and it would do
more to prevent intemperance than any
present means can accomplish.
Year: 1877

One needs a great deal of Christian
philosophy to bear losses, especially
when these are caused by others malice
or dishonesty. Weak and sensitive
minds are too often ruined by such ca.
lamity. One pathetic instance of this
is here given:


Those who frequent the city hall in
Brooklyn, N. Y, says an EXCHANGE.
have become familiar with the hagpard
face of a torn and tattered man, who
loiters there every day, waiting for the
great bell in the tower to strike the hour
of twelve. His presence was first no
ticed about ten years ago. He went ey-
cry day about eleven, walked up to the
marble floor of the rotunda and waited.
His air was that of expectancy. He
watched the faces of those who entered,
but his cold, keen gaze seemed never
satisfied. When the bell tolled twelve.
he walked sadly out OF the building,
went down the steps with the movement
of feeble man, and sbambled away.


The story Of this strange person was
for many years unknown. He was
called the Twelve O'Clock Man, and
was known by no other name. By the
park fence or inside the city hall en-
trance, every day, Sunday included, he
watched and waited. At five minutes
before twelve, he grasped the pickets
with both hands, and drew himself up.
Then, swinging his body back so that
he could catch a glance at the face Of
the clock, he remained in this position
as still and rigid as corpse until the
last stroke of noon sounded. Then,
dropping his hands YEARLY, he moved
slowly of, dragging one foot after the
other.


In September, 1878, the Twelve
O'Clock Man was missed from his post.
and the rumor spread that he was dead.
An obituary was published announcing
his death, under the caption of " Noon
at Last"


But he was not dead. He was found
on bed of sickness in little cabin in
Warren street. His sister, who lived
with him said that his name was Thorn
as Connor, and that the expectation to
meet debtor at the city hall at twelve
o'clock was his hallucination.


This debtor was a lawyer, who, in the
year 1854, borrowed nearly two thous-
and dollars of Connor, and promised to
meet him and pay it the next day at the
city hall at twelve o'clock. But he new
er came.
Year: 1877

Washington, April IA. = Senator
Bayard has had several interesting in
terviews with the President. He is the
first Democratic member of the elec-
toral commission to call on the Presi-
dent. He informed the President that
he would, by vote and influence, sup
port every measure which he would
have supported had Tilden been elect
ed, and would support the present pol
icy and use his influence with his party
to prevent iactious opposition.
Year: 1877

Washington, April Definite
word from the Louisiana commission
is expected Monday or Tuesday. The
only fact known is that the President
will in no case support Packard by the
use of federal troops. His government
must depend entirely upon its own re-
sources. The troops are liable to be
withdrawn by next Saturday, and yet
kept near enough to prevent bloodshed.
With such policy it is hoped that the
complications will settle themselves.
Year: 1877

Last Tuesday sham fight between
the Pawnee scouts and white cavalry
took place at Sidney Barracks. There
were 98 mounted Pawnees, under Maj.


North, and about the same number of
cavalry. There were few prisoners
taken on each side, and an immense
waste of ammunition. There were no
scalps taken, but if the fight had been a
genuine one there would have been.


This practice is good for troops, as it
familiariaes them with the manner OF
Indian attacks and defense. The
Year: 1877

A colored statesman in North Caro-
lima offered a resolution asking the
legislature to suggest some plan upon
which Congress could be memorialized
to set apart a territory west Of the Mis-
souri, river for the colonization Of the
colored people of the south.
Year: 1877

At Albany, Oregon. few days ago,
bag Of arsenic was found fastened to
the mouth Of the court house pump in
such way that all water drawn from
the pump would have to percolate the
bag and be infected with the poison.
One Of the principal public schools in
the city draws its supply Of water en-
tirely from the pump.
Year: 1877

There has been a great slaughter of
cattle in Nevada by railroad trains this
winter. The snow has been so deep
that the animals have sought the tracks
for comfortable standing places, and
upon the approach Of train, after
making frantic efforts to scale the
banks Of snow lining the track, have
been crushed in large numbers.
Year: 1877

When you see u young fellow stand
ting on a corner with q far away look
in his eyes and bit of yarn on each
of the last two fingers of his hand
YOU may be tolerably sure that he has
lust commenced keeping house and
that he's muttering to himself: Chop
ping, bowl, eggs, clothes line-that
the thumb and first two fingers. Now
what did she want on the other two
fingers.
Year: 1877

A New York schoolmaster told a
young miss that the word "obligatory
meant binding, whersupon she laid
her head upon her hand, and, after
brief cogitation, handed the teacher
this sentence "The obligatory Of my
spelling book is worn out. He faint
OIL
Year: 1877

A boy was much exercised for fear
he would not know his father when
they both reached Heaven. His good
mother eased him by saying. Cali
YOU will have to do is to look for an
angel with a red nose
Year: 1877

The only sure cure for sneezlng is
to hold the patient upside down. Now
when a young man is out walking
with his girl, and she is seized with a
sudden fit of sneeNng, he will know
what to debut he had better not do
-
Year: 1877

lie doesn't sit down just at present.
lie went home the other evening,and
feeling hilarious, commenced fooling
with the hired girl. She remarked
to him, Go off, out Of that But he
didn't. lie threw his arms around
her neck and swore he'd have a kiss.
But he was disappointed, for the fair
damsel took him in her arms and sat
him on the stove. lie told his vile
that he slipped upon potato peellng'
and that's the way it happened. But
she can't understand why, after ma
king this statement, he remarked
Oh the woman, anyhow.
Year: 1877

THIS is the lOlst anniversary of American
Independence, and though we are to have no
general celebration here, as in former years,
the day will not pass by unnoticed. Ticnics
and feasts will be held in various quarters,
and these perhaps are as pleasant way to
observe the day as any other. We are re
Resident will be pleased to receive those who
may honor him with visit, at u o'clock
noon. There will be no collation. provided, as
has been heretofore
Year: 1877

In another column will be found the decision
of the Justices of the Supreme Court in the
case of the bark "Mary Belle Roberts, This
case has excited unusual interest, not only
here but in San Francisco, from the fact that
the captain of the bark has long and favorably
been known to all engaged in the trade be-
tween this port and San Francisco. There
can be no doubt that the bark is legally and
rightfully held responsible in this case for the
attempt to smuggle contraband article; but
at the same time the fine imposed by the
Government has been thought to be excessive
The object of the law is to suppress an Illegal
traffic, which has been doing more than any
other one thing to decimaie the native Ha-.
waiians, but which is now happily checked !;
and all parties implicated in violating the law
should be made to feel IFS power If the fine
imposed (S4,OOO) is excessive, the Minister
has the power to reduce it. The report, cur-
rent few days since, that demand had been
received from Washington to release the YES
sci, is not correct. A despatch has been re-
ceived, relative 10 the seizure of the bark and
the fine imposed on her, but it is not in the
nature of demand. In response TO the
courteous request of the American Minister
Resident, the case has been re-considered
and the fine reduced.
Year: 1877

VIZ publish to-day, on our fourth page, the
text of the letter of Secretary Sherman ad
dressed to the Collector of Customs at San
Francisco, relative to the admission of sugar
above No. 20, Dutch standard, into the ports
of the United States, free under the treaty.
The conclusion arrived at by Secretary Sher-
man canno: be matter of surprise, as he
naturally gives the benefit of whatever doubts
may have seemed to exist in the question to
that party whose interests it is his duty to
caro- for. But it is thought by many, both on
the Coast and at these Islands, that if the
matter should be referred to the competent
Judicial tribunal that quite opposite eonclu-
sions would be arrived at.
Year: 1877

THE BOTTOM FALLING OUT The
Washington correspondent ofthe Spring
field. Mass Republican thinks it is not
strange that many of the republican
leaders are growing discouraged. One OF
them remarked the other day. "The
bottom is falling out" Logan beaten in
Illinois and an Independent sent in his
place; Butler losing caste in Massachu-
sets; Hoar sent to the Senate in place of
Boutwell,; New Jersey sending a demo-
crat to the Senate; Aleorn and Robertson
from the South going over to the other
side, until it is evident that the Senate
can no longer (after this session. be relied
on as republican, even less than is a re-
publican President-truly the tide IS
sweeping on in a fearful manner, and il
threatens TO overwhelm once powerful
party,
Year: 1877

Grant has changed his mind again, and
now decides that he will keep Washing
ton garrisoned while the Presidential
question is in process of settlement. Now
that the electoral vote of South Carolina
seems to be conceded to Hayes the troops
sent into that State last fall arebeing rap
idly withdrawn. Grant evidently likes to
put the army where he thinks it will do
his party the most good.
Year: 1877

A heavy rain fell here last Tues
day, and yesterday was showery.


We are still receiving wood in pay
ment for the EXCHANGE. Bring it
in.


The heavy rains have delayed
wheat threshing somewhat in this Sec
ton.


Quarterly Court meets next Nom
day, when we hope liberal tax for
school purposes will be levied.


Corn and cotton in this county look
very promising. If the farmers can
keep out of the grass, and we can
have an occasional shower, this coun-
try will get nearly out of debt next
winter.
Year: 1877

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Year: 1877

To PREVENT OFFICERS AND AGENTS OF
CORPORATIONS FROM BECOMING CONTRACTORS
WITH THOSE CoRPoRATIoNs.-The following
is the full text Of the bill introduced in the
House by Governor Smith to prohibit and
prevent officers and agents of corporations
from becoming contractors with said oorpo-
rations:


ssBe it enacted, That it shall not be lawful
for any member Of the Council or Board OF
Aldermen, or any other officer or agent, in
cluding commissioners appointed for the
opening of streets, Of any city or other in
corporated town, to be contractor with
the said corporation for any work or labor
ordered to be done, or goods, wares, or
merchandise, or supplies of any kind Or
dered by the said corporation to be pur-
chased, or in any manner, directly or indi-
rectiy, interested in the profits of any such
contract; and every contract made in viola
tion OF this act shall be utterly void, and the
officer or agent making it shall forfeit and
pay to the State the full amount of money
Stipulated for by said contract, to be re-
covered by motion in the Circuit Court hay-
ing jurisdiction over the said corporation.


s'This act shall be in force from its pas
sage"
Year: 1877

A very old question dating back
as far as 1871 has been finally set
tied land the United States awarded
to pay five and a half millions of
dollars within one year. By the
treaty OF 1871 the privilege of fish
ing IN American and English
waters was made reciprocal, but the
latter claimed that the privileges
she surrendered were so much more
valuable than those accorded by the
United States that they were ell.
titled damages, whereupoa the sub
ject was referred to a commission
to be composed of one commits
sioner from each of the two coun-
tries and one to be named by the
Emperor of Austria. After nearly
a hundred years the dispute has
been definitely settled, and this
government can now pay to Canada
5,500,000 of the money we re-
ceiyed by the Geneva award. 1t
may seem a little tough, but we
mustn't squeal.
Year: 1877


old and young, every week. II is just to say
that the patrons of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to the best class Of
community.


We desire our business men to mako note
Of the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.


We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible Glver-
tisingi for many good people seeing an ad-
vertisemeut in paper, especially their
church paper. take it as a guarantee Of re-
sponsibility. Such confidence should not Le
abused when it can be helped. We want,
therefore.
Year: 1877

THE PARDoNING PowER.-Governor
Irwin is getting it right and left on ac-
Count of the free use to which he has put
9ais prerogative during the period of his
administration thus fa~. 1t certainly
does look as if it were not much use to
convict criminals, if they are to be again
turned loose on the community after
few months or years Of punishment But
let us look at the other side.


We will suppose n young man sentence
ed to a term Of imprisonment. After he
has served portion of his sentence his
friends. who have all along believed in
his innocence, or ut least in mitigating
circumstances, begin to move for his re
Lease. They circulate petition in the
caunty where the crime was committed,
and it receives numerous signatures-for
nearly every body to whom it is presented
signs it. Perhaps the name of the Judge
who passed the sentence, or of some of
Abe jury who brought in the verdict Of
guilty are on this petition. Meanwhile
ihe people do nothing. They, through
she proper officers, had once demanded
justice and it is not so easy to follow up
and secure its enforcement when the first
feeling OF indignation at the crime has
pasSed. Thus one side, and one only is
pre- entcd to the Executive when the ap-
,poal for clemency is made. Is it any
wonder then, that he listens to the plead
lngs Of mercy rather then justice, espe-
-cIally If, as is generally the case, the
condemned, has conducted himself while
in confinement in n manner to win favor
in the eyes ofthose having him in charge?
We think not, and therefore are not has
ty To condemn.


The public is to blame that it takes the
fir,t steps too easy when an Executive
pardon is to be applied for. The same
feeling which prosecutcs n criminal to
conviction, should be invoked to oppose
his release before the expiration of SEN
tence, unless urgent cause he show for such
action. Men should be careful how they
join in petition OF this kind unless they
have full sympathy with its object.
Year: 1877

a WARNING To THE YoUNG.-Lieu-
tenan: Fleming, yourg officer OF the
United States Army, is the latest one
who has shown himself guilty Of official
dishonesty, and his case is truly one to
"point n moral" He was young man
of good parentage, fine education, holding
nm honorable position in the ranks Of his
c0untry's defenders, and married to a
young, beautiful and amiable wife. But
sfe allowed the passion for gambling to
take possession of him and we see the re-
suit. Every consideration of honor and
duty was sacrificed in his insane devotion
10 this baneful vice his private means
were exhausted and then he commenced
using the public funds entrusted to his
care. To supply means to crafty this
passion he borrowed money of the enlist
ed men. The day of reckoning came at
last, and he was placed on trial. He at
once acknowledged his guilt, and the
reason for it. What happened him may
happen any young man who is led
away by the fascinations of the gam
ing table. 1t is an evil hour in any ones
ii @ when they think there is better way
10 get r dollar than by working for it.
Most men have the disposition to gamble
born in them-it is an inherent part Of
th ,ir nature, and while il takes one form
W til some it takes another form with
others. With some men il is constant
struggle with themselves, to repress the
tendency TO game. The only way TO be
pcrset t'y SAFE is 10 never commence.