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Year: 1872

hves of the press that they would be al.
mitted to the council room as soon as certain
delicate questions were settled. There is
vague impression that the indirect claims
are causing fresh difficulties.
Year: 1872

The Question Of Jurisdiction Finally settled-The
Senate Ess Full Power Of the Case-0pening
Arguments Of Connsel-Ihe First Wit I
nesses Called for the Prosecution =
The Justice as a Member Of


Law Firm-Testimony of the


Clerk OF the Court
Year: 1872

Judge Advocate General Holt, in his annual report to the Secretary of War of the U. s. says the examination in review by this bureau of the record of trials occurring in the different military de partments of the country brings con- stantly before it what is felt to be most serious defect in the administration of justice and a positive injury to the service, which is the inequality of sen- tences adjudged by different courts for identical offences. Desertion, for in- stance, in one department receives a punishment of from one to five years confinement at hard labor, while in another one years imprisonment is deemed ample expiation and this in cases which from the trial records appear to be in all respects deserving of the same proportion of punishment. The opinion is entertained that the service would be greatly benefited by the adop- tion of code providing specific penal ties for well-defined offences. The ab- sence of proper places of confinement for the enforcement of sentences, which leads to the designation of State peni- tentiaries by the department, is alluded to as having very demoralizing infu- ence upon soldiers subjected to the humiliating and degrading discipline of these institutions, and the Judge Advo- cate General thinks the erections of prisons at small cost, in different parts of the country, where prisoners might be placed wholly under military restraint, would not only save many good men to the service, but would also be an abso- lute economy of expenditure.
Year: 1872

medicine that has done more than all the prescrip- tons of the pharmacopaa to protect the human system against the bodily ills supernduced by unhealthy roundings, is certainly worthy of universal confidence It is mainly account of it's extraordinary preventive properties that Hostetters Stomach Bters exceed

 ngly popular in localities subject to the visitation of

 sasmatlc levers and other diseases produced by poisoned air. family that has escaped sickness during

 sicky in consequence of using the Bitters safeguard is living advertisement of the virtues of the preparation. The whole neghborhood realize the fact. "I couldn't have believed it," says one" 1T scarcely credited the advertisements but must believe what sees says another It is the very thing need in thls unwholesome section of country remarks a third And the result that the instinct of community to obtan supply of the great vegetable andote before the next scky sets n In winter when the system requires extra vgor and elasticity to enable it to bae the effects of damp and cold the Bit ters will be found particularly servieeabe Rheumatism will not be apt to fasten upon muscles and that have been braced by this excellent nvgorant and nervine will the seventies of the season, which have such disastrous effect the pulmonary organs of the feeble and delicate be likely to exercise the untoward influence in where the stomach and the external surface of the body (which always sympathizes with the digestive organs) have been toned and stmu irregularities of the bowels which proceed from sudden changes of weather may always be averted by timely use of the Bitters,
Year: 1872

THE SHAKERs.-For some time the younger sorts of Shakers have been ad. vocating the propriety of so far return. ing to the ways of the world as to marry and be given in marriage, but against this innovation-or survival" as MT. Tylor would call 1.-the elders have sternly set their faces. A professor in an Eastern college" recently spent some time at one of the communities, and when he returned home sent letter to the Shakers asking them to found an in- stitution the object of which should be to make Shakerism hereditary in the family, and thus produce natural tend ency towards the doctrine of a faith which thenceforth would not be forced to depend entirely for it's propagation upon conversion of the worlds people. But Elder Lomas only wished the Bro lessor God-speed, and soundly snubbed him for his proposal. The young peo- pie must sigh and look at the pure stars for some time to come.
Year: 1872

SoFTEN1Ne OF THE BRAIN of the brain is becoming more common disease than formerly. As it is utterly incurable, attention should be given to it's causes. The softening is caused from intense mental excitement, as result of study, of the use of spirituous liquors, or allowing the mind to dwell on one subject unpleasantly, especially when there is no real cause, as in fancied sights, conjectured injuries and the like, moping over them. To ameliorate q malady arising from causes so diamet- ricaly opposite, antipodal means should be employed; less work to the overwork- ed and more work for those who have nothing to do.
Year: 1872

RESSE's Pain.Killing Magic Oil is used
by number of the families 10 our town,
and they speak well Of it as q remedy for
curing most painful complaints. II is the
cleAness and most delicious article to use we
have found. The large size bottles are
cheapest in proportion to the price.
Year: 1872

The vote to remove the State Capital
from Charleston 10 this city yesterday
passed the House Of Delegates by vote
Of thirty'threc to thirty.one. One Of the
Kanawha members changed his vote to
the affirmative so as to be in q position
to move u reconsideration. We do not
know how long time the rules OF the
House allow for entering this motion, but
probably a couple Of days. OF course
the motion can avail nothing unless
meanwhile some member voting for the
bill can be induced TO change his vote
The House consists Of thirty.hvc mem.
bers. A majority, being thirty.thrcc, ore
required to pass the bill. The change Of
one vote would defeat it. The interest.
ing question is whether any one Of the
thirty'thrce can be persuaded to change
his vote before the motion is made to re.
consider. 1t Is critical moment for
both sides We are encouraged in the
belief that tho thirty.three will "stick"
by the reflection that all possible means
OF persuasion had already been employed
by the Charlestonians before this vote
was taken. But il any one Of them has
his price he may expect to get it now.


II the bill gets through the House, it
will still haYe to run the gauntlet Of the
Senate. We understand the division in
that body also is very close one, though
the friends ofremovsl believe they have a
majority; and it all who have thus far
protested to agree in the propriety of re.
moval, keep the faith" there is a pros.
pect that the bill will go through both
Houses.


There is rumor that if the bill be
passed BY both Houses it will be vetoed
by the Governor. In that event, he would
return 1t to the House, with his objections.
If that body should again pass the bill
bYa majority vote, it would be sent with
the Governors veto to the Senate, and il
the Senate again passed it by "a majority
vote, it would bo law. II the bill should
be neither signed nor returned with
veto within five days Sunday excepted,)
it would become law, the same as if
signed by the Governor. For ourselves,
however, We do not credit the reported
purpose Of the Governor TO veto the bill. |
We do not see any reason justifying his
interference nor believe ne secs any.
Year: 1872

1t has ascended foot from the ground.
An attendant takes the box in his hand,
stoops down, and the sharp ringing click Of
the springs tell the story that 1t Is IN Its
place, imbedded The ceremony Of testing
then begins.


Mr.. Amos Kent, of St. Helena, Deputy
Grand Master, descends the steps OF the
stand, and applies to the stone, which has
been lowered into its bed, the square, and
makes report. Senior Grand Warden Rob
son applies the level, Junior Grand War
den Soraparu applies the plumb, return,
and make report, when the Grand Master
announces that the stone has been tested,
and found true according to the craft. The
ceremony of consecration is then fulfilled.


Deputy Grand Master-I scatter this Corn
emblem of plenty. May the blessing of bOunteOus
Heaven be showered upon us and upon all like pa
troric and benevolent undertakings, and inspire
the hearts of the people with virtue, wisdom and
gratitude.


Senior Grand Warden hands cup of wine to P. G.
Master-l pour this Wine as an emblem OF JOY and
gladness. May the Great Ruler OF the Universe
bless and prosper our Maj iona, State and City Gov
ernments, endow them with wisdom and virtue
from on high, preserve the union of the states and
may it become bond of friendship and br0lherly
love that shall endure through all time.


RespOnse-"SO Mote il Bel"


Junior Grand Warden hands cup of oil to P. G.
Master-I pour this Oil emblem Of peace.
MAY its blessings abide with continually, and
NAV the Grand Master of heaven and earth shelter
and protect the widow and the orphan, shield and
defend them from trials and vicissitudes OF the
world and SO bestow His mercy upon the bereaved.
the afflicted and the sOrrOwing, that they may
know sorrowing and trouble more.


Response-"SO mote it bei'


Grand Master-May the all bounteous Author Of
Nature bless the inhabitants of this place with an
abundance of the necessaries, convenences and
comforts of life assist in the erection and compile
cry accident long preserve the structure from de-
cay and grant 10 us all a supply of the CORN of
nourishment, the WINE of refreshment and the OIL
OF joy. Amen.


Response-.'So mote it bel"


The Grand Master strikes the stone three times
with the gavel, and the public grand honors are
given.


The Grand Master then delivers to the Architect
the implements of his profession, intrustng to him
the superintendent and direction of the work.


This concluding the ceremony of conse-
Grafton and invocation, the Grand Master
reads an address relative to the purposes of
the undertaking.


The choir then sings an anthem, Of which
the following is the first verse;.


Placed in form, the corner stone


True and trusty, brothers, own.


Come and bring, i'll thoughts sincere


Hands to help and hearts to cheer.


The ceremonies having concluded in a
benediction, the procession resumed the or
der they had taken on the approach to the
site and returned to the Grand Lodge room.
The audience move away, casting many
lingering look behind. a few wOrkmen
hover around the newlaid stone, and soon
the site which had been the arena of this
drama becomes a solitude.
Year: 1872

When this ode had been sung, the Grand
Chaplain read prayer to invoke bless
ing. Whereupon the Grand Treasurer,
taking his stand near the stone proceeded
to place in the copper box intended to be
buried in the corner stone the following
documents: Officers Of the first Grand
Lodge of Louisiana, established in 1918.
Present officers Of the Grand Lodge, Chap
ter, Consistory, Commandery and Council.
Copies of the daily papers. Parchment
records. Constitution of the United States,
enclosed IN an oblong copper case about the
size of match box.


The copper box was then sealed.


Slowly, and while the lines strained at
every fibre, the great stone began to lift,
sturdy arms at the windlass performing the
work. A deep hush is upon the assembly.
The officers and attendants stand near with
grave and solemn expression, as the stone
moves under the strain higher and higher
Year: 1872




The Brandywine Springs property in the valley
of Red Clay Creek near this city, was at one
time one Of the most popular and most frequent
ed Summer Resorts in the country, and went ou
Of vogue simply because, upon the opening of
railroads to all parts of tho country, it, having
none, became comparatively difficult of access
This disadvantage is now to be remeded, by the
completion Of the Wilmington & Western Rail-
road which runs through the property, and will
have a station at that point, close to the old mill
where Oliver Evans worked out many of his
mechanical devices.


With this railroad, this beautiful property
must again become popular summer Resort,
if placed under proper management Tho
Messrs. Fell, who own it, offer to sell,
or lease it for term of years, to
a proper party, The buildings have been re-
erected, after their destruction by fire, and are
in good order, and the further improvements
required to be made before opening the house
for boarders, would be inexpensive.
Year: 1872

and accommodating charter Is
to be given to the corporation
by Congress as a gratuity-
without even the stale or per-
functory provision usual in snch
charters that the Government,
shall have the right Of priority
in transmitting letters and dis
patches on payment Of the GUS
tomary tariff.
Year: 1872

Secretary Fish to Minister Schenck.


NEW YORK, April 26.-The Tribune says
editorially, ave regretto sSy there is good
foundation for the statement that the ad-
ministration has already abandoned its at
titude In relation to the Alabama question;
that the Secretary of State has written to
Gen. Schenck expressing regret at the mis-
understanding that has arisen, saying the
claims for indirect damage were inserted in
the case because we conceived we had the
right to include them under the treaty; that
the case cannot be amended or withdrawn
because the treaty contained no provision
for an amendment of the case except by
counter case, but that we expected no
award to be made for them; that we do not
wish any; that the interest both of the
United States and England require that
none may be made, and we hope her Maj
ssty's Government will permit the arbitra-
ton to go forward"


A Washington dispatch asserts that the
money question of consequential damages
in the Alabama case has been waived and
the principle only will be submitted.


Lager.


WASHINGTON, April I26.-The Commit
tee on Ways and Means to-day heard
delegation of brewers, asking a modifica-
ton of the manner of collecting taxes on
their products.


Currency.


Fernando Wood to-day made an argu-
ment before thee Committee on Banking and
Currency in favor of his resolution to pre-
vent the locking up of money in banks.


The Treasury order for the payment Of
the May interest without rebate from the
Oath instant includes also the interest on
the new loan. The Assistant Treasurers
are directed to pay all interest checks on
presentation without reference to their
date,
Year: 1872

Herself


DAVENPORT, April pa terrible case
of infanticide and suicide occurred in this
city to-day. The wife of Il, M1alchan
drowned her baby aged fourteen months in
an ordinary water-barrel of water, and then
put her own head in the water, holding it
there until life was extinct. The barrel
was half full of water. The husband came
home from work and discovered his wife
bending over the chime, and when he
found she was dead and realized the situa-
ton he shouted for help and then went into
spasms. He is still in a crazed state.


The woman was "a years of age. She
left a letter for her husband telling him how
good he had been to her and desiring him
to follow her. The family had lived very
happily, and the husband and wife had
never had the least difficulty so far as the
neighbors know. Sudden insanity is sup
posed to be the cause.
Year: 1872

UTE WILL BE PREPARED TO PUR-
wv chase all the WOOL that may be offered
Us during the coming season, and to pay not only
thehighest price in Cash, but to pay az much as
can be realized in any market when expenses of
shipping are deducted.


Will be glad to furnish quotations when Spring
Shearing commences.
Year: 1872




The Republican Convention of last
ilation of Major Henry Betz was wise.
There are few young men in Wisconsin
who stand as high in public estimation
or who haye better records than the
present State Treasurer, the Congresslon-
al nom inee. He came to Wisconsin less
than twenty years ago, mere boy, and
commenced LIE IN earnest, always com
mandlng the respect and confidence of
those about him. When the war broke
out he was prompt to enroll his name and
do his duty. He soon won promotion.
A serious wound Compelled him to leave
the army in 1868, at W hich time he was
Major of the Goth Wisconsin In Mani
trust, in all Of which he proved himself
competent, honest and In every respect
worthy. In 1869 he was nominated for
State Treasurer, and in 1871 was renom-
mated and elected. 1t is the universal
never had more faithful and honest
Treasurer. He is true, noble man,
one who is worthy of all the honors that
the people of Wisconsin can bestow upon
him.


Major Batz is very popular in his
own country Of Manitowoc, ard it will not
surprise us to see him carry the counry
by large majority. 1t seem tos US that
now is the time for the Republicans Of
this District to make a bold strike-to
put forth all their energies in an endeav-
or to whittle down the Democratic major
ty. With such candidate as we now
have, strong and effective fight can be
made. If the opportunity is neglected,
we shall regard with suspicion those Re-
publican leaders who are able to make
good fight in the canvass. There will
appear to be truth in the assertion that
certain prominent Republicans have long
been working in the interest of the Dem
ocratic candidate. We believe that a
thorough canvass in Sheboygan and
Manitowoc counties would result in car
rying them for Major Betz by at least
1000 majority. Fond du Lac county
can be held level, and Dodge county will
not hold up the usual 1000 for Mr..
this year.


There are many reasons for believing
that it is in the power of the Republi-
cans Of the 5th District to send Major
Henry B9tz to Congress- VIII they
make the attempt?
Year: 1872

We heartily coincide with every VI ord
said in the above; all we want is the accep-
tance of the nomination by Major Baetz
and his personal aid in the canvass and
we will warrant his election in this Coun
ty with a majority that will give old
Dodge such sumner as it will not get
over for some time to come. IF there
are any prom inent Republicans who have
long been working in the interest of the
Democrat Candidate, let US know them.
1t is perfect anomaly to call such men
Republicans, that can support a candi-
date who is still one Of tie rankest cop
perheads, that has ever opposed with all
the means in his power every measure
for the salvatio of our country on the
amelivation of its inha bitants, and is
still to acknowledge his consent to the
late Amendment, of the Constitution Of
the United States. But that Fond du
Lac ''can be held level is al old story
and the cause and the men we fight for.
You must do much better than that, and
give us good republican majority
With such candidate as we now have,
a strong and effective 6gLt can be made.
If the opportunity is neglected, we shall
regard with suspicion these Republi-
can leaders who are able to make good
fight in the canvass" and that "there
will appear to be truth in the assertions
that certain prominent Republicans have


long been working in the interest Of the
Democratic candidate.
Year: 1872

dict made brief speeches. In which they pointed
out the ability OF Mr.. Seward especially in his pro-
fession as lawyer. tf


REMARKS OF JUDGE BLATCHFORD.


Judge Blatchford said -


The notice taken by the gentlemen OF the Bar OF
been announced In public, Is one emnently fitting,
In the Judgment OF the Court to be taken In the
political, professional and personal with thedlstin
guished dead have been such for period OF nearly
thirty-ave years, and the memories which come
communication with him are such, that II were to
enter upon saying oil that am moved and inspired
appropriate to the occasion, and occupy altogether
matter. Mr.. Seward dlled politically, Is i wen
known, such large measure OF public service
cessfuiy periormed-as 70 demand from the tri.
paOc his dsSS e IL %
Courts, in the Circuit and District Courts, and In
the Supreme Court Of the United states. as men,
aS gas ss n So
to gain yerdct-the approving verdict Of the pub
nn sss Sss notice Of Se
taken BY the Courts and BY the members
me r sss1s
private secretary for thres years when he was Gov
Three or T four % years later, az his invitation, be-
came his partner In law vt his residence In Auburn
Alter nine years tneSe rel0tl0nS were interrupted
by HIS election to the Senate in ls4o-interrupted to
q degree-but continued till my removal TO this
city. To his kind Sav0rs and decided action owe
the position which now hold. In all the relations
OF lie, therefore, POLITICAL professional and per-
sOnal, nom my intimacy with him, feel as
II l had parted with member OF
my own household. I therefore feel warranted in
making such personal observations as have made
In his regard He may be literally said to have
shortened II not lost his life in the service OF his
country, because the blows and wounds he received
while Secretary OF State In those dreadful days
which resulted in the assassination OF President
Lincoln brought upon Mr.. Seward the shattering
enjoyed and caused him 10 succumb at more early
stage to the invasion Of disease than he would 9TH
erwise have done. He Is now passed away, and In
view OF the important public questions In which he
was engaged at most hitting refer TO those
principles of public law which he so ably maintained
in the controversy with Great Britain during the
war-this controversy has resulted In q decision
in favor OF the United States, and this decision
came to his knowledge while he was 10 full posses
sion OF his faculties, when 1t was fitting that he
fitting then that he should depart. The Court in
accordance with the suggestions that have been
made, direct the adjournment OF the Court, and
that memorandum Of the proceedings that have
taken place be made.


REMARKS OF JUDGE BENEDICT.


Judge Benedict said:-


This mark of respect which Courts OF justice pay
to the eminent men OF our day Is certainly due to
the deceased and it is 1T that 1t should be given to
him because OF the great position which he held at
the Bar and because OF the high function which he
great place which he filled In the estimation OF
the community who honored him In his lifetime
and will never cease to revere his memory.


The Court then adjourned.
Year: 1872

After the opening Of the Court yesterday counsel,
in pending case, in brief but appropriate
speech, moved that the Court adjourn out Of re-
spect to the memory OF william H. Seward. The
motion being concurred in by other counsel in the
terms referred to the public career OF the deceased
as one that should be precedent Tor the Bar and
pursue an honorable conscientious course eli in this
life, so that their peace in the next be made
perfect. The Court then adjourned.
Year: 1872

The above run is the fastest, on the whole, that
has been made this season, and II the wind had
shifted more to the westward coming home it
The Palmer had not arrived at the lghtship at
seven O'Clock last evening. The Dreadnaught Is
now the holder OF the Cape May Challenge Cup, and
as the yachting season closes next Thursday she
will remain in undsputed possession until next
Qp1e
Year: 1872

a laywoman in Providence, a miIli-
ner by trade, but nevertheless n favorita
exhorter at the evening meetings of the
elect, thus gave her reasons for belief in
the existence of a Supreme Being.
sisters, | am just as confident that
there is a God as | am that there are
bonnets III Paris and that / know for
certain, as l yesterday received from
there choice assortment of the most
fashionable styles, which 1 will trim
with more taste and sell lower than any
milliner in the city,