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Year: 1876

The Milwaukee whisky ring investiga-
tion was set on foot by the Washington
smirch mill, at the instigation of the Demo
cratic members of Congress from that
State, for political purposes, has proved to
be like most of the senseless investigations
of this ex Confederate House, a contempt
bic failure. This investigation was com
menced for the purpose Of insulting ex-
Senator Carpenter, intending thereby to
throw discredit and disgrace upon the Re
publican party in the State of Wisconsin,
so as to aid the Democrats in carrying that
State in the coming Presidential election.


The charges made were that which is
called the whisky ring in Milwaukee con-
tributed large sums of money to aid in the
reelection of Mr.. Carpenter, with an un-
derstanding that he would retain the Mil
waukee revenue officers in their positions,
and assist the distillers in their frauds upon
the Government.


Instead of proving this the evidence
taken before the committee shows conclu-
siyely that Mr.. Carpenter never knew q
distiller or rectifier in the city of Milwaukee
until after his term as Senator had expired,
and they came to him to retain him 10 de.
menced by the Government; that he had
no acquaintance with any gauger or store
keeper; that he never knew of any money
being raised for political purposes; that
not dollar was paid by whisky men, and
that no money was paid only such as was
no id into fha uaparal fund Co
strong was this testimony that Mr.. Cate,
one OF the Democratic members of Con-
gress from that State, who had charge of
this investigation, stated to the committee
that he had no evidence duplicating MIR.
Carpenter, and did not wish to be under
stood as making any charges against him,
and exoneratiDg him entirely from any
connection with the whisky frauds.


But Mr.. Carpenter was not content with
simply disproying the charge made against
him. He produced before the committee
a large number of prominent men of Wis
consin and proved by them that this inves
tigation was the result Cfa conspiracy on the
part of few malignant disappointed office
seekers in his own party and certain Demo
Gratis to assail his character for purely per-
sonal and political motives.


Mr.. Mckinney, the attorney for the
United States, and who has SO ably prose
cuted the frauds in these cases, was sworn
on this point. A letter was also read ia
evidence, written by Judge Dixon, for
many years Chief Justice of Wisconsin, and
who assisted Mr.. Mckinney in the prose
cutions, strongly condemning this con-
spiracy and alleging it 10 be wicked and
malicious, and worse by far than the con-
spiracy on the part of the whisky ring to
defraud the Government.


And Mr.. Carpenter went still further
and proved not only that the whisky men
did not aid in his reelection, but that there.
was no necessity for him doing SO, by the
introduction of evidence which cannot be
contradicted that he could have secured
his reelection to the Senate of the United
States by the aid of Democratic votes if he
Year: 1876

GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER, the dash
ing cavalry leader, is no more He fell as
he has always wished might be his fate,
leading his braves against the foe. What
ever may have been his faults, personal
fear was not among them. Among all the
gallant commanders developed by the late
war there were none who excelled Custer
in the fervor, spiritsand dash of his charges
when battle was in doubt. When Sheri-
dan wished 10 bring a cavalry fight to a
speedy end, during the campaign of 1864,
he was won: TO send Custer with regi-
ment or two Of his Michigan boys, armed
with their Spencer repeating rifles, into the
line az a reinforcement. The celerity of
execution aud the rapid ald effective firing
of Clusters little band was sure to produce
demoralzing effect upon the enemy. who
naturally thought the opposing force had
been increased by hundreds instead of tens.
The result was pretty certain to be an early
retreat The fate of this gallant officer and
his comrades should admonish Congress
Year: 1876

THE Democratic press is very anxious
about Mr.. Hayes letter of acceptance. No
hurry, gentlemen. When you get Tilden' S
hard neycopperhead letter. and Hen
bricks soft money knight -ofthe G Golden
Circle missive all upon your St. Louis Bill
Dorsheimer platform you will have all you
want TO do to reconcile the head and the
tail of your ticket so that in the attempts
of each one to wag the other tine body will
not be broken asunder
Year: 1876

Some time ago it was predicted in these COL
umns that the fierce Sioux, fighting for the
protection of their homes, would prove a
strong and bloody opponent of the regulars
sent to protect the invaders of their precious
soil.
Year: 1876

A gentleman who came up the Hudson,
tells this story:


al noticed" he said, ''a serious looking
man, who looked as If he might have been .
clerk or book. keeper. The man seemed to be
caring for crying baby, and was doing every.
thing he could to still its sobs. AS the child
became restless in the berth, tho gentleman
took it in his arms and carried it to and fro
in the cabin. The sobs of the child irritated
rich man, who was trying to read, until ho
blurted out loud enough for the father to
hear


"What does ho want to disturb the whole
cabin with that id baby for Z"


The man only nestled the baby more quiet
ly in his arms, without saying word. Then
the baby sobbcd again.


"Where is tho confounded mother, that
she don't stop its noise 2" continued the pro-
fame grumbler.


At this the father came up to the man and
said 81 am sorry VIC disturb you, sir, bat
my dear bsby's mother is in her coffin down
in the baggage room. I'm taking her back
to Albany, where we used to live"


The hard-hearted man buried his face in
shame, but in a moment, Wilted by the ter
rible rebuke, he was by the side Of the grief
stricken father. They Wcrc both tending tho
baby.-M Y. Com.
Year: 1876

In rural Presbyterian congregation in tho
western section of Canada the people, for
various reasons, were desirous of a change in
the pastorate. A meeting was called to con-
slider how the desired change could be effected.
All were agreed that though tho pastor vas q
learned, laborious, amiable and excellent man,
be was exceedingly prosy and uuinterestinR
as q preacher. ltwas resolved, therefore, that
deputation should be sent respectfully to
denit his charge. No one was ready to
undertake the difficult aud delicate task AZ
last two elders Wcro induced to go and talk
with the minister about tho matter. They
went on their mission with no little tropida>
tiOn, but were greatly relieved by tho cordial
manner in which the good minister received
them. He listened quietly to their hositnt-
iDgly-told story, aud at once Rcquiesced in
their desire that he would resign.


EIated with their success, they hnstened to
report the result to the people. All were
greatly gratifed Mt tho prospect Of such on
amicable arrangement; and feeling somO
senss Of gratitude TO tho minister for his
many years OF service, and especially for his
ready compliance with their wishes, tboy de-
termincd TO present him with an address and
purse. A public meeting of tho congrega-
tiOn was held, at which tho pastor vns invited
" OS PlSsCutI III aNuIchS was Tcuu 10 MN COu~
tanning strong expressions of appreciation and
gratitude for his manifold IabOrs and Of strong
personal affection for himself, and the purse
was handed to him as a token Of their con-
tinucd esteem.


On rising to reply, tho pastor was deeply
moved and spoke with n faltcring voice. he
stated that, Influenced by tho statements Of
the elders who had called on him, ho had re-
solved, at much expense Of feeling to himself,
to resign his charge. pausiug for n minute,
aS il overcome with emotion-not few Of the
tender hearted betrayed their sympathics With
bim-ho went on TO say, that in view Of the
a6ectiOnate and touching address ho had just
received so very numerOusly signed and se>
comPanied by so generous q gift, he felt con-
strained to abandon his purpose, and woald
therefore remain with them, and devote his
future life to tho best interests Of o people
who were SO warmly attached to him, and 30
highly valued his humble services.


The reply was so obviously dictated by
genuine simplicity that no one OF tho time
had tho courage to rise and explain. ThGt
minister is still pastor Of the same parish
The incident transpired some ten OF twolyo
years ago, and contains good moral.
Year: 1876

GIVE THEM COLD WATER-It is very
doubtful if there is a single possible disease
in which the patient should not have cold
water ad HJitunl. Oh, how little babes often
suffer for cold water a nursing baby is
given, no matter how thirsty, nothing but
milk. The little lips are dry and cracked,
and the little tongue is SO parched that it cs1
scarcely nurse, and yet it has nothing but
milk to sssuage its craving thirst. Try it
yourself, mother, when you have fever, and
we are sure tSt ever alter, when your dar-
ling is dying with thirst. the teaspoon and
tumbler of cold water will be in constant use.
Deny it milk and give it plenty Of cold wa
ter, and it has chance of speedy recovery.
Year: 1876

The Arizona and New Mexico Express Go.

 has suspended, at least for the present, and

 that is about all that can oe said, so far as

 We can ascertain, concerning it. It made things lively while it lasted, and it is to

 be hoped that like a tree that is cut down, it

 will sprout again, but whether it will or will not, the managers have not signified even to the Agent here,-who has kept his part of the business straight, so that none of our |citizens have suffered by the suspension ex- |cept as to the inconvenience of doing with out it. There has evidently been misman- |agement on the railroad end of the route, as everything seemed to run smooth enough

 |froM here to Tucson -.re... t-
Year: 1876

l most respectfully offer myself as a candidate for County Treasurer of Yavapai csunty. Being a resdeu, of the county for ten years the old settlers are nearly all acquainted with me and the new settlers can md out who sm by askug almost any old resident name was before you last election for Supervisor and was elected by iatterng vote, but a change in my business compelled to resign after taking the office which think will be overlooked by my friends who hope will come forward with recruits and will endeavor to de my part if elected.

 BENJ. II. WEAVER.
Year: 1876

Water has become scarce at the Senator mill, so much so that they have concluded not to try to run until there is enough to keep the batteries going, which from pres ent appearances will be in very short time The clouds begin to look watery.
Year: 1876



 most respectfully offer myself candidate for Dele gate to Congress, at the Election in November In similar announcement by nearly two years ago, stated that the which induced depart from the business of private life that might devote ention to the general welfare woul he explained by at such times and places my friends would indicate That promise fuflled and state for the bene ht of whom it may concern, that shall prior to the election make the tour of the Territory and forth well as am able, wishes and our wants and what purpose doing in case elected. Since last elec. tion there has been marked and wonderful improve ment in mining interests, which form the basis of our prosperity and happinesshht k if you understand prosperous people to be happy people-aud how great these changes and how vast the possibilities which loom ahead, it shall be my province and my delis to deneate in the course of the coming campa.gn.

 With my profound acknowledgements 10 those who so generously supported the last election with the hope that their ranks may be overwhelming in the coming contest present myself independent can diGate for Congress and invite every Ter tory to toe the scrach in behalf of its interests the polls and will endeavor to do my part if elected.

 C. C. BEAN. Prescott. April 2s. 1876.
Year: 1876

BY BAYARD TAYLOR.
Jet the dearest dream depart
That night to love revealed,
Some eager spirit in my heart
My sleeping eyes unsealed.
Yet still twas love that led me here
And bids my feet delay.
Arise, and light the dawn, my dear
Look forth, and bring the day.
AS out of darkness yOnder star
OF whitest ray is born,
AS birds and blossoms feel afar
The coming of the morn,
SO thou hast dawn'd, and now art near,
To brighten and to stay
My being dies in thine, my dear!
AS daybreak dies in day


Set to music in January Atlantic.
Year: 1876

The cultivation Of celery is now strongly
recommended to farmers, not only as a
source OF profit to themselves, but as A
benefit to the community, since the habi-
tual daily use of this vegetable is more
beneficial to man as a nerve tonic than
most persons are aware of. Those es-
pecially who are engaged in labor weaken
ing to the nerves should use celery daily
during its season.
Year: 1876

OUR FIFTY CENT JAPAN IEA-We
have lust received another lot of this fine
favored Tea. 1t has been pronounced superior
in flavor to the celebrated fifty cent Tea OF
Washington city by persons who have used
both. We invite those persons who have been
buying in Washington and those who want Il,
nice favored cheap lea to give us trial. We
that we sell better Tea Tor fifty cents than can
be bought in Washington city.


GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
Year: 1876

DIR. De Witt Tallmadge, the cele-
brated Baptist orator of Brooklyn,
was recently on visit to North Caro-
lima, and since his return home writes
as follows in regard to the state of feel
ing in the South:


Notwithstanding what some Of the
politicians say, we believe the feel
ing of cordiality on the part of the
South toward the North is almost uni
yersal. There are more bitter and
bloodthirsty men at the North who need
reconstruction than at the South.
Year: 1876

1t has been decided that when a
horse or carriage is to let out for hire
for the purpose Of performing a par
tlcular journey, the party letting war
rants the horse or carriage ft and
competent for such q journey. IL the
hirer treats the horse or carriage as
any prudent man would do, he is not
answerable for any damage that either
may receive. But he must use the
horse for the purpose for which he
hired him. For instance, horse
hired for saddle must not be used in
harness. If the hirer violates this
express condition Of the contract, he
is liable for any damage that may oc-
cur. If the horse is stolen through
the hirer's negligence, such as leaving
the stable door open all night, he must
answer for it. But if he is robbed of
1t by highwaymen, when travelling the
usual road at usual hours, he cannot
be held for damages. As these ques-
tions are frequently in dispute, these
decisions may be interesting.
Year: 1876

Goethe's mother was one of the
most enjoyable women we find in his
tor In letter, when asked the secret
of her happiness, she said: Order and
quiet are my principal characte ristics.
Hence L dispatch at once whatever
have TO do, the most disagreeable al
ways first. l am fond Of people and
that every one feels directly, young aud
old. pass without pretention through
the world, and that gratifes mon. /
never demoralize any one; always seek
out the good that is in them, and leave
what is bad to Him who made man
kind, and who knows how to round off
the angels" In this way she made
many beside herself happy and com
Portable, and was a sunbeam toall who
knew her.
Year: 1876

Pay cash for everything you buy at
the time of purchase. If this rule
was adopted, everybody would live
we'll, live happy and prosper. Every
body wishes to buy cheapand sell high.
Nothing can please man more than
getting a good round price for what
he has to sell. But supply and de-
mand rule those things.


The credit system does more in keep
ing prices high than ony one thing save
supply. To start out, the man that
buys of the producer for cash, can buy
lower than if he buys on credit.
Then the merchants buys Of the i'm
porter for cash, and saves another item
of cost Next the retailer from the
wholesaler, buys for cash, and another
item is saved. The goods are retailed
to the people at large, and the man
who sells this time can sell at ten per
cent less for cash than he could on a
credit.


Pay cash and you will be independ-
ent. Pay cash and save cash. Pay
cash and you will not be compelled to
pay high tariffs to pay other people Z
debts. Pay cash and you can buy bar.
gains. Pay cash aud you can hold
your head up and look the world Of
mankind full in the face. Pay cash
and you will grow rich.-Freeds Ad.
Uertiser.
Year: 1876

Ohio, and expressed his astonishmen


at hearing that gentleman claim credir
the other day for having made a re-


port which bore heavily on his party
Was it a condition of Republican


success, he asked, that the country


should be told that there was murder


and intimidation On the part of the
white people of Louisiana, against the
blacks, when the facts were not so


Did it not bear hard upon the Repub-


lican party to state there was no such


state of lawlessness and intimidation


among a people who were writhing


under all of the oppression which cor


ruption could invent? He also quo


ted from the subsequent report, made


on the same subject by the other SUBJ


committee which went to New Orleans


(Messrs, Hoar, Frye, and Wheeler),


from the Presidents annual message,


in which he acknowledged that the


people of the South had had vile and


oppressive governments to live under,
and he asked how could it be expected


to find quiet, orderly, law-abiding
communities, whose Governors were
lawless felons, whose ministers were
thieves, and whose magistrates were
scoundrels. This race problem was
not incapable of solution. Two states
men, such as Lord Derby and Earl
Russell, would settle it in three days.


The people of the South would be
content to withdraw from participa-
ton in the Presidential election if
they could do so and let the people of
the North elect President, but they
could not impose on themselves SOL
id inactivity. All that they wanted
in uniting with the Democratic party
was not to rule cabinets, nor to die
tate policy, not to control the inter-
ests of the country, but they wanted a
representative share of the RESPONSE
bilities and benefits of common Gov
ernment, according to the measure of
their population and race. They were
cooperating with the Democratic par
ty under dire and inexorable neces-
sity, and only in the hope of getting
an administration that would not be
unfriendly to them, that would not
feel itself commissioned to execute re-
sentiment and oppression upon them.
They wanted to get an administration
which, in place of the forces of con-
quest, subjugation and domination,
would give them amnesty and restora-
tion to the privileges Of American cit
izenship-an administration which
would allow their States the same
equal rights as other States, which
would allow them equality of consid-
Grafton, equality of authority, juris-
diction over their own affairs, exemp-
ton from the domination of election
by bayonets-that would give them
local self-goVernment and then the
country could at last see the dawn of
prosperity in all the industrial enter
prises of the North it would see a
true Southern renaiSSonce-a real
grand reconstruction of the South. It |
would see her rising from her confu-
sion and distress, rejoicing in her newly
acquired liberty-free, great, prospe-
sons and her daughters of |
every race happy in her smile and
greeting this benignant Republic. In
5he words of the inspired poet:


Thy gentleness has made thee great


Loud anDlauSe.
Year: 1876

Mr.. Nordhoff writes from Washing
ton to the New York Herald: AS
some of the administration journals
are trying to fling suspicion on Blui1rd
Wilson, It is proper to say of him that
he is a very able, honorable, frank and
courageous man, who did his duty as
solicitor of the treasury, without fear
or favor, and with very great ability
managing many complicated affairs,
amid yeRatious hindrance, with un.
common skill and effect"
Year: 1876

knowledge and see whether their answers
are consistent with facts known to
the inquirers If Judge Pierrepont did this
he did what thousands of others have done
with just as little belief as he had that the
persons addressed would return answers.
There is no reason for holding Mr.. Pierre
pont up to ridicule for doing what almost
every man has done who ever visited a
medium. The only weakness Mr.. Pierre
pont has shown in these matters is the weak
ness of permitting himself to be annoyed.
We think there has been more fun than
malice in the attacks, and the best shield
against such light weapons is indifference.
1t is always a mistake to let this order of as
sailants discover that their lilliputian ar
rows can inflict smart. If public man is
thin-skinned he should affect to have hide
like a rhinoceros when he is accused of
nothing worse than mere foibles.
Year: 1876

BY the Revised Statutes of this State 1t Is
provided that 'It shall be lawful for any
police justice, upon complaint upon oath
that any gambling tables OF apparatus IS
kept by any person for the purpose of being
used to win or gain money, to issue his war
rant commanding any sheriff or constable,
after demanding entrance, to break open
and enter any house where such table shall
be kept" and this is the authority under
which the police acted in the so-called raid
on gamblers den in Bleecker street. They
acted in pursuance of the law for the sup.
preston and prevention of gambling. Un.
fortunately the circumstances scarcely jus.
tify an opinion that the enforcement of the
law wasthe motive of their action for the
den assailed has been in existence to their
knowledge for some time, and many like it
are in existence in other streets also to their
knowledge, and the law has been the same
for some years rs it is now; but it has not
been enforced 1t was not obedience to the
law that moved this assault, but only dis
position to make an offending gambler feel
the evil consequences of making himself OBJ
noxious to the police. He had got the bet
ter of the police in recent attempt to dis
cipline him-had presented them in
ridiculous light, and caused cap
tain to be broken for neglect OF
duty, and they ''went to get even."
Doubtless it is proper to rejoice when such
place is broken up or only temporarily
made disagreeable, even in circumstances
like these yet we venture to believe that to
leave gambling house alone does less harm
than to pervert the law into an instrument
Of police vengeance. The police must not
be administered under the influence of spite
and piques and passions for to suppose that
the police may be in fury to-day is to inn
ply that it may be amiable tomorrow. If
the gamblers are to be punished, not because
the law provides for that, but because they
have quarrelled with the police, then the
clear intimation is that to be safe they have
not got to accommodate themselves to tho
law, but only to make their peace with those
who have to enforce it and this is the
source of all the evil and of the general
suffrance of gamblers dens in every precinct
in the city under the favor and protection
of the police captains.