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Year: 1875

For the past week or two the National
Government has been like piece of ma
chinery that can be wound up and left
standing, and when it has run down be
wound up again. At least such is the in
ference when it is known that the Presi-
dent and all the members of his Cabinet
have been on travelling tour through the
country for that length of time. Such
thing was never known before in the histo-
ry Of any Presidents administration but
that Of Grants. He seems to care but
little how the affairs of the Government
are conducted SO that he gets his usual
free rides through the country during the
summer months, and dimes and wines with
those whom he forces himself as a
visitor.


Grant has been testing the pleasures of
clam bakes in Rhode Island, viewing the
magnificent swell of the ocean at Long
Branch and riding through New England
on free railroad passes, while the people
have to pay enormous taxes to keep the
salaries of these holiday-t taking officers
going. During this time the government
seems to be running itself pd there is the
usual talk Of the great pressure of busi-
ness upon the President and the members
Of his Cabinet.
Year: 1875

In 1861 Mr.. A. G.. Bailey resided in an
interior county OF this State, with his wife
and daughter, then quite child. Early
in the war he enlisted in the army, and
either from being sick or wounded, lay
long time in the hospital. Amid the ext
gencies of war, communication was cut off
between him and his family, and in the
meantime circumstances compelled their
removal. Several other removals took
place subsequently,, and the husband and
his family lost all track of each other. At
ter the war was over Mr.. Bailey sought his
family in every direction. but could learn
no tidings of them, and they mOurned
him as dead. After abandoning the
search for them. he removed to Oregon,
where he has practiced law ever since.
Having business in st. Louis, he arrived
in thiS city day or two ago, and
Yesterday in looking over the di-
rectory he found the name of a
lady identical with that of his long lost
wife. Scarcely daring to hope that it was
the one he sought. he started for the ad-
dress indicated, and when near the house
enc untered amember of the family whom
he recognized and who recognized him,
and in a few minutes thereafter there was
enacted one of the most touching scenes
that perhaps ever IOOk pIdce III OBJ i-OuiS.
There was no Enoch Arden business about
it, either, no third person having stepped
In between this devoted husband and wife
thus happily reunited after snch a long
and sorrowful separation. Whether he
will remain with his family here or they
return with him to his home in Oregon
we have not learned, but it is to be hoped
that wherever their lot is cast the bright
ness of their future may atone for the mis-
cries of their past life.-St. Louis RePubti-
Year: 1875

We would warn the boys who are Ia the
habit of BATH z in the Mississippi that
there is a species Of fish in that river
known as the alligator gar, which measure
from five to ten feet in length, and about
three feet in circumference. 1t has two
rows of teeth in the upper jaw, and one
row in the lower, from one-half TO one
inch in length, and very strong. 1t Is sup,
posed that one of these monsters caused
the death of the young man VINO was
drowned at Wittenberg few days ago a. a.
these fish have frequently been seen seen ~ ~
that locality. The young man reierne1 ~ ~
shore was seen TO rapidly start ont INTO
the h river. calling for help from bis COM
tnT non,ons hat suddenly sank and was seen


no more. nor was his body ever recovered
Year: 1875

THERE is no real difference among
Democrats as to currency matters. We
all endorse the Constitutional views and
policy of Andrew Jackson and the De-
mocracy prior to 1861. We may differ
somewhat as to the proper steps to take
in getting back to the old constitutional
policy, based as it is upor truth and JUS
tice, and all experience. No Democrats
approve the rotten financial policy ofthe
radical Grant party And this being the
case, 7Oe do not propose to raise quib-
BILE even, over platform utterances, how
ever, nonsensical any might be. When
once we, as party, get into full power
in the general government, economy
Justice and the Constitution will soon
thereafter, bear sway as formerly. In
the meantime let our efforts be united
and directed to the great business of
hurting from power the corruptonists
enthroned at Washington. An impor-
tant step in this direction is to carry Ohio
this fall and to that end should all our
efforts be directed.
Year: 1875

Mrs. Triton published a sworn state
ment a few days ago, denying the infa-
nous charges of the perured villains,
Loeder and Price, and also denying all
guilty connection with Henry Ward
Beecher and stating that she left her
home of her own volition, as she chad
found by sad experience, that the only
result of my long endeavor to save my
husband was that 1 kept myself in his
power, and it was impossible for me, SO
long as 1 lived with him, to resist his
demands or to speak the truth when he
required me to deny it."
Year: 1875

THE intellectual department of the RepoSitoryis is
off on an excursion jamboree. Colora--dough heads
will have an opportunity of learning something
they never heard OF when he sails into their coun-
try, He will probably call mass meeting when
he gets to Denver, for the purpose of explaining
the delegate system of nominating. Unfortunate
Denvpr
Year: 1875

THE party in power now and for years
past flooded the country with greenback
currency, and then saddled on the peo-
pie the National banks of which there are
at this time 2,ooo in existence. Now,
the question with us is, where the neces-
sity for both? Will some Grant journal
inform us?
Year: 1875

THE Tilton-Beecher jurors were given
the case and sent to their room on Thurs
day of last week and there they have
been since, sweating and laboring over,
guilty or not guilty? A good majority, it
is said, are for acquittal
Year: 1875

RowELL's new Directory is out. This is good
news that goes right to the hearts of all printers
in the land This large and valuable publication,
welcomed by all, advertisers as well as printers
is one of the necessities of the age and is com
plete cyclopedia that should be sought for by
every publisher and advertiser in the country
Though a number of newspaper publishers are
inclined to imaginative ideas in furnishing the
number of their circulation, yet the publishers of
the directory assume 40 responsibility for such
statements. Altogether, Rowell's Directory is one
of the most valuable necessities we have in this
office
Year: 1875

Radical stumpers are advertised
everywhere, but from the reports that
come in, it is evident that they meet
with little encouragement. A slim at
tendance is the usual thing at the
meetings. People are tired Of fight
ing the war over again, and the
"bloody shirt" business is played out.
State Leader.


How these Democratic organs do
dislike to hear about their treason
bankrnpting the South and burden
ing the nation with its enormous debt.
They think. this story should be
placed among the by-gones, but that
they should be permitted to herald
throughout the length and breadth of
.ne land their falsehoods as to Repub-
mean corruption. This is all legiti-
mate on their part. They are free to
roam back indefinitely to increase
their batch Of falsehoods against Re-
publican candidates. II does apnear
to us that It is highly proper to show
what men have done for the country
when they claim that the pconio
should again place them in power. II
does seem to us that the deeds Of the
Democracy of the south, that are now
daily transpiring, and which are
winked at by their allies Of the North,
show plainly that the party is no bet.
ter to-day than 1t was when IL fought
10 destroy the country. It is, there
fore, highly proper-indccd it is tho
bonnden duty Of public political
teachers, to warn the people that
what men have done, they are likely
to repeat, If opportunity offers, espe.
cially when their present action indi.
Gates no adequate signs ofa genuine
change in sentiment.
Year: 1875

According to letter written by q
Liberal Republican to the Pittsburg
Gazette, no estimate has yet been made
by either party which does not place
Hartranft's majority in Pennsylvania
as high as ten thousand, and the fig
ures range from that to 10000.
Year: 1875

We announced, a day or two since,
that the Constitutional amendments
pending, were to be voted for this
Fall. This is a mistake. They are
not to be voted on until next year,
and not then, if the Legislature should
fail to vote for their submission to
the people.
Year: 1875

ons slang phrase that was never ut
tcrcd By the General to whom it was
imputed. Captain Bragg returned to
his battery with renewed determine.
ton, and by the efforts of that gallant
officer and his brave command, the
tide of battle was turned and the
greatest victory Of the war was won.
Year: 1875

DISPATCH PRINTING HoUsK.-In order to meet
the constantly increasing demands Of our trade we
have added a well.selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our IMPaovED Ma
CuINERY and sKILFUL MECHANICAL TALENT,
warrant us in guaranteeing the VERY BEST CLASS
OF WORK at moderate Rgares and in the most ea-
pediiious manner.
Year: 1875

THE CENTENNIAL CoMMlSsIoSERs.-The
was conference yesterday afternoon in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce between
the Committee on the Centennial appointed
by the Chamber Of Commerce and the Tobac'
co and the Corn Exchanges, in regard to the
proposed appointment of State Centennial
Commission with Professor Mallet as CHAIR
man. Nothing definite was done, however,
owing to the slim attendance, ana SO The
meeting adjourned until this evening.
Year: 1875

ITS REAppEARANcE IN CAROLINE COUNTY.


The aphis, or peach louise, which spread havoc
among the nurseries and young peach orchards
tbe Denton Union, made its appearance
again this season and is ready for
an attack upon the young peach stock.
With the increasing warm weather there
are fears OF millions of this pest the coming
summer. What will be the result of their dep
relations upon the older peach trees or upon
the growing crop of peaches cannot now be
foretold. Tho Union believes there has not
been an effectual remedy yet discovered to dis
patch them.
Year: 1875

Consolidation begins TO be the order Of the day In
journalism US well rs railroads. Only a few days
ago we had the announcement that the old ST. Louis
Le,nocra' tho gallant champion OF the Free Soil
fight In Missouri, had succumbed to the pressure Of
the times and been consolidated with the paper
lately started by some OF its former proprietOrsI
Now we have the statement that the Boston maga-
zine Old and Netp. with so clever man as Edward
Everett Hale for its editor. has been compelled
surrender, and that Sc,ibnG's Monthly is about to
swallow it up as their juvenile swallowed up Ou'
Young Folks. A story comes from st. Louis, by the
way that the newspaper change there was due to
the wrath Of the Whisky Ring at the mcddling OF
The Democrat Its proprietors wcre said to be In
pecuniary straits and the Ring thought it cheaper
TO take advantage Of tho situation and raise what
money WAS needed to buy the obnoxious paper than
tO spend greater amount In fighting IL.


a. al 1rh In a. Inn
Year: 1875

1t is believed by some Of those who have
closely watched the proceedings at Albany, that
the bill providing for an appointment OF two
extra Police Justices is job, agreed upon by the
traders in both parties, who have already divided
the spoil, and selected their Justices from the
ranks of wad politicians. The Police Justices,
since the reorganization of the Board. have
been doirg better service than we have had
for long time. They need 10 assistance ut
present, and certainly no additions to their
number Only TO lower the tone of the Court.
The Legislature should have let well enough
alone. We trust The Governor may take that
v.ew Of the matter and leave the bill without
his signature.
Year: 1875

OF all interstate iealOusies, the most pardon
able are those which arise from claims as to
having taken the lead in patriotism. North
Carolina has long insisted that she was the
first of all the colonies to declare her lnde-
pendencc of British rule. The testimony thaf
sustains that claim is of high order, ana the
evidence adduced against it is not decisive.
As piece of exceedingly interesting reading
for the centennial season, We present on our
third page description Of the stirring events
that accompanied the Mccklcnburg declaration
of independence. Even at the distance OF
hundred years, The bare recital OF these facts
will warm American hearts.
Year: 1875

A GENTLEMAN said to his gardener:
''George, the time will come when a man
will be able to carry the manure of an
acre Of land in his waist-cuat pockets. "
To which the gardener replied: Il be-
lieve it, sir; but he will be able to carry
all the crop in the other pocket"
Year: 1875

Tie only thoroughly wretched being
is the man who has been deceived in a
meerschaum. When he has expended
his money in purchasing the costly com
fort. when he has consumed tobacco
enough to unsettle the nerves Of a rhi-
noeeros and the stubborn pipe still re
fuses to color, demonstrating to him the
fact that he mas been sold, then does
the hollowness Of this world, and all that
therein is, become fully APPARENT.
Year: 1875

The Truskee (Nev.) Republican of
June 80, says;


"Some days ago noble red man,
wishing to inflict condign punishment
on his squaw, hit her upon the head
with a chunck of iron and inflicted a
serious wound. This decd was done
in the vicinity of Boca. An Indian
boy informed some of the white resi-
dents of Boca of this, and pointed out
the Indian that did the deed. He was
captured and received formal trial.
The verdict was that for his lack OF
respect due to the sex he should re-
ceive twenty lashes with the best
rawhide that could be found in town,
and that they should be laid on by
"the best muscled man in the crowd. p"
The lash and the man were carefully
selected, and the Indian was stripped
and tied TO a post. No sign of pal u
was made until eleven had been given,
when the culprit wilted. Blood spurted
out at every stroke, and it was q good
show. Some of the other Indians
thought the Joke was being carried
too far, and went for their rifles, in
tending to make it hot for the pale ia
ces, but their better judgment got the
better of them, and they concluded to
kill the squaw in the hereafter. The
twenty !ashes were given by Rogers
the best muscled man."
Year: 1875

In hot weather it ID almost impossibl
to prevent the sink becoming foul, unless
some chemical preparation is used. One
pound of copperas dissolved in four gal
Ions of water, poured over a sink three
or four times, will completely destroy
the offensive odor. AS a disinfecting
agent, to scatter around the premises
affected with any unpleasant odor, moth
ing is better than a mixture of four parts
Of fine charcoal, by weight. All sorts OF
glass vessels and other utensils may be
effectually purified from offensive smells
by rinsing them with charcoal powder
after the grosser impurities have beer
secured off with sand and soap.
Year: 1875

THE MOTION IN ARREST OF JUDGMENT
DECISION OF THE JUDGE REVERSED.


PHILADELPHIA Oct s, 1876.
To-day having been fixed upon for the argument Of
the motions arrest Of judgment and for trial
in the case of westervel convicted Of conspiracy to
abduct and conceal Charlie Ross and to extort money
Mr. Ford for the prisoner requested continuance OF
the matter for week. because of the illness OF his
colleague Mr. Brown


Judge Elcock refused TO allow the continuance and
Mr. Ford then said that his reasons in support OF the
motions had boon ed and they fully set forth the OBJ
jectons made TO the ruling of the Court during the trial
which were then thoroughly argued, and he did not
propose to discuss them again. He would leave the
matter with the Court Upon the reasons filed


DECISION


Judge Elcock said he had given the subject much
thought since the trial, and had found no reason TO
question the correctness Of his rulings but he would
give the case further consideration.


All the aed by the prisoners counsel relate
to the admission Of evidence aud not single objection
is made the charge OF Judge Elcock This Is very
unusual In criminal cases Of any magnitude
Year: 1875

thst Their lives may be prosperous and happy as
this beautiful country can make them.


The party then drove to Browns University and in
spected this famous institution OF learning They
enthusiastically cheered by the boys Tho party next
drove to the residence Of Governor Lppit Of the
finest in Rhode Island. Here collation. spread.
But brief tarry was made however, as there
many other places visited The next visit TO
the Poor house, known Dexters Asylum. The
building inspected and the Admiral and his officers
stated that surely the poor blessed this coun
try Here


A MAGNIRICEST COLLATION.


was partaken of every delicacy OF the being fur
made which was a relief to all. The Providence Re
the workshops were visited The party we're next
driven to the Providence Tool company's, where
700 600 stand Of being made for the Turkish
government and where l. 800 employed in their
manufacture. The many interesting features in the
manufacturing OF these articles explained by the
President OF the company The party were then con-
Quoted TO the Office where a handsome rosewood case
lined with velvet and silver mounted, brought for
ward and presented to Admiral Wellesley by John B.
Anthony, the President of the company. He told the
Admiral that no speech was required Tho
latter accepted it and thanked the donor
for the handsome present. He said that he
had to bequeath II to, but he should give it
after he had got through with it, He also
stated that he should pass it through the Custom
House as spyglass, to escape the duties. This re-
mark caused considerable merriment on the cover OF
the box was the following inscription upon a silver
plate:-
Year: 1875

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty four hours, in
parison with the corresponding date OF last year.
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
HRpA Ruil
Year: 1875

ere is no disease so prevalent in Amer
lea as dyspepsia and certainly none which
has so generally baffled and defeated the
skill of the medi cal profession. The only
remedy for this distressing complaint Is a
pure medicated stimulant. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, whose essential principle
issound rye, is admitted by medical practi-
TONERS to be the only Alternative, corrective
and restorative on which they can rely.
The Bitters are the best possible specific for
fiatulency, dizziness, water -brash, irregular
tv of the bowels, and all indications OF con-
frmed dyspepsia. They do not excite. but
soothe the irritated stomach and bowels, ano
may be taken by persons of the most deli
cate and sensitive organization, who are
unpleasantly affected by the use of the or


binary stimulants of commerce. Though
their effect is most decisive, yet they are sc
mild and beneficent in operation as to bt
suitable to children as we'll as to adults.
Year: 1875

Hour.


Mr.. Alden informs us that family re-
siding in the western part of Richland
county lost three children OF five years
of age and under, last week. The oldest,
about five years, and her younger brother,
found hens nest under barn, and
reaching her hand under to get the eggs,
she was bitten by huge rattlesnake
twice in the hand. With scream she
withdrew her hand, when the brave lit
tie fellow said he wasn't afraid of the
old hen picking him, and put his little
hand In and received the thrust OF the
rattlesnake's fangs. The mother hearing
the screams Of the children, set down on
the floor a boiler of hot water and hast
ened to their rescue, which from their
screams and cries for help she knew
were in danger, and to her horror found
both fatally bitten by the reptile, which
had taken possession of the hens nest.
She seized her little ones in her arms
and ran to the house, and on entering
what q horror met her gael Her babe
had fallen into the boiling water! We
have not all the particulars, but are in>
formed that in less than half an hour
death relieved the three children from
their terrible sutferings.- Viroqua Wis. y
Independent.
Year: 1875




DETROIT, August 13.-Great excite
ment was created this morning by the
announcement.of murder and suicide.
John Hoffner, a prosperous merchant
and a man Of good standing in the city,
shot his wife in the breast and then put
ball through his own head. He droppe d
dead instantly, but his wife still fingers,
but can not live more than few hours.
There are several versions of the cause
which lead to the sad ending, but moth
ing reliable can be given till the testi.
mony is taken by the Coroners jury,
which Is to be impaneled this after
noon. Jealousy and suspicion on the
part of Hoffner was the immediate
cause, but whether there was any real
foundation or not it is impossible to say.
Year: 1875

Thirteen years ago young man
wooed and won young lady in q
village not far from Davenport. The
parents of the girl objected, and
there was q deal of trouble but
finally the couple were married at
the house Of the bride. Three months
after, the bridegroom desired to
move to California, but the family Of
his wife opposed her emigration, and
the result was that the husband start
ed for the Pacific coast without her.
After the first six months no tidings
from the husband were received /;
and in less than o year news came
that he was dead. In 1865 tho
widow married q young man who
had recently arrived from Germany;
and her second husband was entirely
ignorant il the fact that his bride
was O widow. But where Ignorance
is bliss, It's folly to be wise. Short
after the marriage the husband pur-
chased farm in Scott county, and
on that farm the couple have lived
ever since, and several children have
blessed their union.


Four weeks ago the first husband
Of this woman arrived in Davenport,
and on making inquiries learned the
history Of his wife's marriage. Then
he rode out to see her. 1t was for
tunate that her liege lord was away
from home, for she was very much
affected. She told him that she sup
posed he was dead, and SO married
another, and chided him for neglect
ing her as he did. He had a long
story to tell, the real gist Of it being
that he had determined never TO re.
turn until he became rich. And here
he was-RIcH But his wife wai
miserable in his presence--and ht
was miserable, too.


The end of the conference was
that the first husband returned X
Davenport TO consult o lawyer
the end Of the consultation was, tina
the husband went TO the wife ant
had another long talk with her, ant
then the two separated, never u
meet again, for the man determined
to cross the ocean and spend tn
balance Of his days in Germany
The day that he left the wife entere'
her suit for divorce on the ground 0


desertion the notice was forthwith


served on the defendant, and he &c
eepted service, At the next term Q
the Circuit Court the defendant


name will be called, and there vii
be no response. There will be dc
fault, and decree Of divorce granted


And maybe the wife will be Marie
} a second time to the father Of he
/ children, and so remain contented ]
J the delightful home in which sh
! now lives in elegance and comfort


Davenport iowa Gasette.