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Year: 1876

A representative of one Of the business
houses Of Nashville, Tenn, had an unex-
pected and thrilling adventure at resi-
dence within two hundred miles of Nash
vile, few nights ago. Overtaken by dark
ness, and being alone in locality which
had been the scene Of several deeds Of hor-
ror in days gone by, he was naturally very
anxious to reach some shelter from the fury
of the storm. After riding rapidly for an
hour, he detected light glemaing from a
farm house a few rods distant. His ap-
proach being heralded by watchful dog, a
man came to the door, and after our com
mercial friend had explained the cause of
his visit, the servant conducted him to the
door of the parlor, and knocking at it, re-
turned and took the horse to the stable.
The rap at the door was answered by a
young lady, to whom the Nashville young
man related his mission, and was invited
in.


The lady explained the reason of her be-
ing alone by saying that her parents had
been summoned to the bedside Of sick
neighbor, and she was left to take care of
the house. The hours swiftly glided by,
and the young man was shown to room
by the servant who had cared for his weary
steed


Taking seat beside the cheerful fire he
sat until after ''the witching time Of night" 7"
thinking of home, but principally of his
new female friend, and listening to the deep
mutterings of the distant thunder, and the
beating of the rain against the window. In
the midst of his mediations be was startled
by a scream, which seemingly proceeded
from the parlor down stairs. Hastily grasp
ing his revolver, he dashed down stairs and
sprang into the parlor, just as bullet whiz-
Year: 1876

before the committee and tell what he
knew, well knowing that Marsh's testimony
would cover him with disgrace This was
either the act of madman or of con-
science stricken man who courted destruc-
ton. 1t was in his power to put the know
ledge of his guilt where the committee
could not reach it, and he chose to throw
away the opportunity.


In all the history of our country We have
suffered no such disgrace as this. The
spectacle of Chief Magistrate on trial be-
fore the Senate IS not to be compared to
that which will be presented in that body
to-day. The charges against Andrew John
son were virtues compared with the crimes
for which General Belknap must answer to
his country. There are people who still
believe Andrew johnson guilty of no in
tentional wrong. General Belknap has con-
tessed every charge made against him. Pity
can find 20 extenuation; charity can dis
cover no outlet for him. He asks none.
He accepts the penalty of his misdeeds.
This must be set down to his credit.
We are sure that no man of honest i'm
pulse will rejoice at the downfull Of Secre-
Belknap. When so high an official treads
| in forbidden paths, trades on his Office and
wrongs his country, it is right that the
story Of his shame should be told, painful
and appalling as it may be. The disgrace
which the Secrctrry Of War confesses he
has brought upon himself and family is one
which every American must share in the
| eyes Of the world. General Belknap served
his country faithfully during tie rebellion,
and has enjoyed the respect and confidence
always accorded to an honest man His
countrymen have held him above suspicion.
! When such q man falls it is not surprising
that the country should be shocked to the
last degree. His downfall points a moral
Of the times. 1t is the natural outgrowth
Of the unwholesome atmosphere in which
| he has lived. He went to Washington q
poor man, was caught in the whirlpool OF
reckless extravaganza and gaudy ostenta-
ton, was tempted and fell. He had no;
the moral stamina to withstand the tempta
ton which besets men in high position
! When such man succumbs We can the
better realize what honor is due to the
men Of force and character who steer clear
of the rocks


The unanimous and prompt action Of
the committee and the House is worthy q
all praise. In these days, when every wave
Of air brings breath Of scandal to smircl
some high officials name, it is encouraging
to know that our representatives appreciate
the necessity Of cleansing the public service
no matter who may suffer in the process
! Having made so GOOD Il beginning we have
reason to hope that no guilty man will b
spared that every man who has been guilty
Of corrupt practices in the War Department
will be tried and punished as he may de
| serve Ipouiyer
Year: 1876

From the Chicago Tribune.


In the winter of 1874 I was in the ser
vice ofthe Government, on the Piute Re
servation, in Southeastern Nevada Ny
business was to look after the wants Of the
Indians, visit the different subdivisions of
the tribe, and use my influence to bring
them to the reservation, where they might
be cared for and taught the principles of
civilization. On one excursion, | was look
ING after the scattered bands, Of Sebits and
on returning to the Agency, was attempt
ing to cross from the lower crossing Of the
Little Colorado, on the cast side Of the
main Colorado River, to the mouth Of the
Red Virgin, over dry, barren plateau of
20 miles 1t was wearisome march, and
both man and beast had reached state Of
actual suffering for want Of water. Serious
thoughts and calculations occupied every
moment; the fear of destruction seemed to
be indelibly stamped upon all T.; yet |, who
had the guardianship of the party, had
many times, in my twenty-six years in the
Far West, experienced very similar tests
Of mems souls, and bade them onward and,
with nv assurance that they would reach
water they trudged on. While travelling
very old Indian trail, I discovered an OBJ
iect in the distance which | supposed to be
deer or an antelope, which was regarded
as a sign that water was near at hand. Spurs
were applied to the faithful mules, and they
were not long in approaching near the sup
posed animal but, to the astonishment OF
the party, it proved to be an Indian laden
with Xoona blankets, enroute to what he
called the Diablo-the Devils Nest. He
was most fearfully frightened. He after
ward stated that he expected to be muir
dered by the party but, upon being as
sured of friendship and goodwill, he gave
information Of water and also OF his busl-
ness. He proved to be Moqua Indian
trader, with very large pack of blankets
upon his back, as stated before was en- route
to the Devils Nest. He invited US to fol-
low him.


We had travelled but a short distance
when we came upon great descent in the
level plain or mesa. 1t was evidently too
steep to be descended by animals, so we dis
mounted, picketed our animals, and on foot
followed our guide A few rods travel
brought us to perpendicular cliff of solid
malpace, or cooled lava, from which we OBJ
tanned plain view of a most wonderful
chamber lying at great distance below US
At this point our guide threw over or down
his pack, and it soon was out of sight. I'M
mediately before us was a narrow, deep
crater in the malpace, through which we
went down at an angle of 20 degrees, still
another perpendicular cliff was reached,
which we descended by the aid of Mexi-
can ladder. 1t was made of rawhide, and
was securely tasted in large pile of stones
Year: 1876

zed past his head BY the reflection of the
fire he observed the lady struggling with
the man who had met him at the door up
directed blow he hurled him across the
room, and as the assailant sprang through
the door, several leaden missiles followed
him in quick succession.


Turning his attention to the young lady,
he discovered that she had tainted. Water
was applied to her lips, and he was soon
very much gratified to see her open her
eyes In few moments she had fully re-
covered, and after thanking him for his op-
perfume aid, related her story. She had
fallen asleep and slumbered until she sud
denly awoke and saw the servant endeavOr-
ing to open her fathers desk, in which
large sum Of money was kept. Being of a
timid nature, she had placed pistol under
her pillow when she retired, and grasping
this she rose, and in doing so made slight
noise. The burglar turned around, and
when she saw him draw a glittering knife
from his belt, she screamed. He sprang
toward her, but she eluded him and ran
around the room, the man following. He
finally caught her, and as the young man
entered the door she fired at her assailant,
but missed him.


1t is perhaps needless to say that the
young couple chatted away until the return
Of the parents in the morning. They had
been compelled to remain TO their neigbor' S
house all night on account of the storm,
and when their daughter recounted her ad-
venture, it was no wonder chat the old folks
were very grateful to her deliverer.


In compliance with the request of the
trio, the young man remained much longer
than he at first intended But before he
left he obtained the promise of the lady to
devote the life he had saved to making him
happy as long as he lives
Year: 1876

Gen. Chamberlain, Warden Of the Mas
sachusetts State Prison, in his evidence be-
fore the Prison Committee Of the Legisla-
ture said II know from my own know
ledge that there exists in the City of Bos-
ton regularly organized society of crimi-
nails, with President, Vice President, Sc
cretary and Treasurer. This Society has
a regular form of admitting members. The
prison be has graduated from, his ofense,
with information in regard to the prison,
are all duly recorded. The society dis
cusses the most approved plans for burg
larry, tolls, equipments, etc; they also keep
regular register of the best criminal law
yers in the country, and of the Judges of
the courts, and they know at once what the
prospects are for brother criminal If
his case comes before what they call a hard
Judge they raise the money to secure a
postponement of the case They also have
fund for mutual support and protection,
and through this source they are often able
to send dclicacles to their brethren when
sick in the prison hospital"
Year: 1876

Oflate we have had many sickcning
scandals in high places that touched our
national honor and brought the blush of
shame TO every sensitive mans face. We
have heard Of frauds that drove Cabinet
officer from his place "under fire y we have
had bribery, perjury and general corrup-
ton In the revenue service, overwhelming
men who stood high before the country,
and we have seen u minister at a foreign
court consorting with swindlers, and
selling the weight Of his name to be used
in their villainous enterprises. All this
was bad enough and disgraceful enough,
bnt the crowDing horror was yet to come.
1t fell like thunder clap yesterday, scat
tering disnay over the whole country.


General William W. Belknap, Secretary
of War, gallant soldier, citizen of high
standing, an official holding a position of
great honor and responsibility, has been
convicted, by uncontradicted testimony and
by bis own confession, Of basely prostltut-
ING his Office for personal aggrandizement.
He has confessed that he accepted brlbe
and entered into dishonest compact as
Secretary of War. His first step ON the
road to ruin was not the result of impulse,
was not taken in AN ungarded moment, but
was tbe outcome Of deliberate negotiation


He consented to debase himself and shame
his country for price paid down and an
annual consideration in money, piling crime
on crime, adding wrong to wrong. AS Se-
cretary of War he connived at an arrange
ment at Fort Sill, for which matchmaking
seems to be the only appropriate term. !,


Strange as his crime itself, General
Belknap, one of all who were interested
annears to have been Indifferent as to the
committees inquiry When the witness,
Marsh, offered to do anything but commit
perjury to save the Secretary, the man VINO
stood on the verge Of a moral preciplce re-
fused to be saved. He told Marsh to go
Year: 1876

The deceased wife Of General Belknap,
as well as bis present wife, who is her sis
ter came from one Of the first families Of
Kentucky, and for some years led fashion
able society. When people wondered at
the gorgeous display made by the present
Mrs. BeIknap in her dress and entertain
ments they were told that the Secretary s
wife had fortune in her own right. Mr..
BeIknap used to procure her elaborate
toilets In Paris.
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The develop
ments of the facts in the case of Secretary
Belknap, charged with corruption in his
high Office of Minister of War created the
most profound sensation here to-day. Moth
ing like the intensity of feeling has been
exhibited since President johnson was i'm
peached, Then there was partisan acerbity
enough to make the trial exciting but in
the case of the Secretary Of War nothing
but the most profound sorrow is expressed
IN every quarter. OF all men in the Cabi-
net General Bclknap was the last to be sus-
peeted Of prostituting his high office for
gain
Year: 1876

President Grant was terribly shocked By
the exposure of the crime of his favorite
Cabinet Minister. In the kindness of his
heart he accepted Belknap's resignation,
and many members of Congress think he
made a great mistake in this, as it may in-
tertore with Belknap's impeachmena
Year: 1876

The nervous, weakly invalid does not enjoy
life, but merely "drags out existence" as the
phrase is. Untitled for the active pursuits OF
life, and incapable of partaking of its pleas
ures, to which health alone can give a zest;
disinclined to social intercourse. and prey
to melancholy, the valetudinarian is indeed
an object of pity. Yet there is nothing in all
this that cannot be remedied by that genial
Alternative tonic and nervine, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which supplies deficient
stamina, braces the nervous system, and
overcomes those bodily Irregularities to which
nervous weakness is most frequently attrlbu-
table. Diseases of the kidney and bladder,
imperfect digestion and uterine troubles are
fertile sources of debility. Their eradication,
however, becomes matter of certainty when
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are systematic
ally used for that purpose. The Bitters like
wise annihilate and prevent fever and ague
and other debilitating febrile complaints OF a
malarlal nature.
Year: 1876

Know all men BY these presents that
from and after the first day of September,
1876, it is useless to ask the firm of Bixby
L Wingett, to sell you or any other man
goods on credit for this simple reason, they
will not do it. They have splendid stock
Of everything in the Grocery line and In
tend to sell vt bottom prices for ready pay
and will take anything farmer has to sell
1t living prices, EXCEPT A PROMISE TO
PAY.


Sworn and Subscribed to


EIXBY 4 WINGETT.
Year: 1876

The s2,s00,000,0O0 rebel claims id
the South is too serious matter and
the democratic party have but i'll sue
cess in trying to convince the voters
these claims are all a myth. They
would like to have it understood that
they do not favor such an alarming as.
pect, yet they will legistate these
claims into actual governmental in
debtedness if they carry votes enough.
Year: 1876

original color, evith the gloss and
freshness Of youth. Thin hair is
thickened, falling hair checked, and
badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can re-
store the hair where the folliclcs are
destroyed, or the glands atrophied
and decaycd. But such as remain
can be saved for usefulness by this
application. Instead of fouling the
hair with a pasty sediment, it will
keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off,
and consequently prevent badness.
Free from those deleterious sub
stances which make some prepara-
tions dangerous and injurious to
the hair, the Vigor can only benefit
but not harm it. If wanted merely
for q
Year: 1876

TIE DANGER OF EATING RAW MEAr.-
The danger of eating raw pork or saus.
ages. or any kind OF raw meat, ought to
be particularly guarded against, if We
are TO judge BY some interesting evidence
given At the Aberdare Polics Court on
Tnssday, in q case where q collier named
Williams WAS charged with having caused
the death OF his wife. It vas stated that
the man had given tho woman either q
blow or push. and that she fell and
soon aftefwArd died. A medical man,
however, said that the liver Of the de-
ceased woman Was full Of hytadids, or
the young of the tapeworm. which grow
In tho form OF sack to the size OF
mans Ast and are filled with liquid. A
fall or blow will kill these dangerous
creatures and cause the death Of the
patient.
Year: 1876

meeting and the whole matter SO far as
Calais is concerned remains in abeyance.
meanwhile the Directors are cauSing
surveys to be made along the route, East
from this city and have issued proposals
for the furnishing of Railroad Tirs.


The earnest and hearty cooperation of
the citizens of all the towns on the line
will insure the building OF the road, but
without it, the enterprizs will be delayed.
Year: 1876

Thomas Jefferson used to solace himself,
amidst the ardurous labors of the legal
profession and the cares of state, with the
violin, on which he was an excellant per.
former. At one period of his life when he
was member of tho Continental Congress,
and at the same time the foremost lawyer
and statesman of his own State, he used to
practice three hours a day on his favorite
instrument, under tutelage of the famous
Italian violinist Alberti This with the
laying-out of his grounds at Monticello, in
which he took such fond pride, constituted
his only relaxation from the weighty duties
and responsibilities which hisadmiring and
trusting countrymen so preserved in be.
slowing upon him. Far into the night the
mellow tones Of his beloved violin foated
out from the nights of Monticello, or from
the "Apollo" tavern, where he and Patrick
Henry aud few choice companions used to
meet for social cheer and affectionate fell
lowship; and the spirits of each and all
were enlightened, soothed and elevated bv
the sweet, pure charms of music. There
is something rather amusing, yet at the
same time inexpressibly pleasing, in the
thought of the author of the sublime
" Declaration of Independence" wooing
rest and refreshment from so common an.
instrument as the fiddle; but if the states.
men of our day could fIdle themselves into
any such lofty civic virtues as characterized
Jefferson and many of his compeers, the
people Of these United States might hold
their heads higher with pride of country
in these days than we fear they are able now
to do.
Year: 1876

We suppose that when Mr.. Moody was
preaching in the Hippodrome there were
hundreds who suspected that they ought to
initiate his life and labor. Perhaps some
of them ought to do so; and the chances
are that such of them as ought to do so will
do so. They will be moved to it irresista
bly,, because the powers in them, cores
ponding to his, will clamor for their natural
expression. But man who is not moved
to do this, is not convicted of being a
poorer Christian than Mr.. Moody by that
fact. Mr. Moody has a gift for preaching
a gift for approaching men personally,
and directing them wisely,-a gift without
which he could never have begun his mis-
sion. Most men have no gift for public
speech, and therefore public speech is no
part of their duty. They need not suspect
themselves on this account, or blame them
selves, or in any way make themselves
unhappy over it.


There arc great many kinds of work to
be done in the world, and Just as many
varieties of men who are made to do it.
No one man can do the work of another.
The business of each is to find exactly. or
as nearly as he can, the work he is best
fitted to do, and to do it with all his might
This entire. overshadowing burden of sus-
pected duties ought to be lifted, and the
great werld of dissatisfaction and self.con
demnation that lies under it opened to the
sunlight of peace. Our social and our
religious teachers, especially the latter
have duty in this matter toward their
disciples which they need not suspect for
moment They have no right to set man
to doing that which he can never do with
profit to himself or others, or instill the
feeling among those who listen to their
instructions that their duty lies in lines
outside of their conscious or proved abili.
ties. The man who does his duty where
he stands, with such implements as God
has given him, has a right to the enjoy
ment of peace and satisfaction; and to
make him suspect that he ought to do
something more and something else, is to dc
him lifelong injury and great wrong


1t IS to make pitiful slave of one who has
a right to be free.-Dr. Holland IN ScriJncr
Year: 1876

1t is mans proper business to seek hap
piness and avoid misery. Happiness con.
slsts in what delights and contents the
mind, misery is what disturbes, discomposes
or torments it. will therefore make it
business to seek satisfaction and delight.
and avoid uneasiness and disquiet. Let
me then see wherein consists the most
lasting pleasures of life: l, Health, with,
out which no sensual pleasure can
have any relish. 3, Reputation
for that | find everybody is pleased with,
and the want of it is constant torment.
3, knowledge, for the little knowledge I
have find would not sell at any rate.
nor part with for any other pleasure. 4,
Doing good, for l find the well cooked
meat | eat to-day does now no more de-
light me and | am diseased after a full
meal, the perfumes | smelt, yesterday, now
no more affect me with pleasure; but the
good turn | did yesterday, year, seven
years since, continues still to please and
delight me as often as l reflect on it. S,
the expectation of eternal and incompre-
hensible happiness in another world is that
also which carries constant pleasure with
it. If then, | will faithfully pursue that
happiness | propose to myself whatever
pleasure offers itself to me- l must care
fully look that it cross not any of those five
great and constant pleasures above men,
toned. For example, the fruit l see
tempts me with the taste of it that love,
but II 1T endanger my health, part with
constant and lasting for very short and
transient pleasure, and so foolishly mako
myself unhappy, and am not true to nv
own interest. Hunting, plays and innocent
diversions delight me; if | make use of
them to refresh myself after study and busi-
ness, they preserve my health, restore the
vigorof my mind, andincrease my pleasure;
but if | spend all of the greatest part of
my time in them, they hinder my improve.
ment in knowledge and useful arts, they
blast my credit, and give me up to the un.
easy state of shame, ignorance and con-
tempt, in which l cannot be but very un.
happy. Drinking, gaming and vicious de.
lights will do me this mischief, not only by
wasting my time, but by positive efficacy
endanger my health, impair my parts, i'm
print i'll habits, lessen my esteem, and leave
constant lasting torment on my
conscience.
Year: 1876

Ported CIHCKRN.-Boil the chickens in
as little water as possible, till very tender
season while boiling to suit the taste; then
while hot separate the light meat from the
dark and chop very fine. Place the white
part in dish, in any design wanted-as
a cross; fill up with the dark meat;
pour over it enough of the liquor left in
the kettle to thoroughly rnoiston it; then
lay large plate or platter over it, and
press with heavy weights. After few
hours turn it out on platter and ornament
it with sprigs of parsley. This delicious
as we'll as beautiful dish very ornamental,
and we'll repays the little trouble required
to make it. One lemon sliced thin great.
ly improves the flavor.