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Year: 1876

1T appears from the remarks of Mr.. Bass in
the House that the testimony in the Belknap
affair was deliberately. concealed for long
time from the Republican members of the
committee on the expenditures. When it
was learned that Belknap had resigned it was
proposed by the Democratic members to dis
charge Marsh Immediately, leave off the in
vestigation, and report the facts to the House
the plea being that the case has passed be-
yond the jurisdiction of the House on ac-
count of the resignation. This was opposed
by the Republican members, and to them is
due the efforts at impeachment. Marsh was
discharged at his own request, and he par
ticularly stated that he wanted to 60 to New
York on the o'clock train. Mr.. Bass op-
posed the discharge when this request was
under discussion and pointed out sufficient
reasons. No decision was made, and another
topic came up. In a few minutes afterward
Clymer, without asking if anyone objected
told Marsh he was discharged, and even went
so far in helping him away as to say if there
was not time to get the fees he (Clymer)
would get them and send them to Marsh by
mail. Clymer also promised to send the con
tract between Marsh and Evans to the wit.
ness in few days. 1t will be remembered
that this important original paper has now
disappeared. If the proceedings against Bel
knap fail the responsibility will be with the
Democratic members of the committee.
Year: 1876

Republican zeal in this direction to the low
motive OF recovering the good opinion of the
people, which the revelations of official in
iquity have shaken. The insinuation that
the zeal is pretence, and designed oply to
hoodwink the public and enable the guilty to
escape more easily, is an idea that could only
originate with one capable under singular
circumstances of doing the very thing he
imagines and condemns in others.-Boston
Advertiser.
Year: 1876

in 1889 and 1876. Did any one ever hear
that this man Swartwout was punished by
the Democratic party then in power? Did
they institute measures for his punishment? I?
Will some one who has time read over the
journals OF Congress at that time and see if
there was any of that righteous indignation
Oh the part of Democrats which they so VIZ
tuously and publicly parade in the wretched
Belknap business. And this is only one case
OF many. 1t may be that there were no vir-
tuous ex-rebels in Congress then-no twenty
dollar Robbins Of North Carolina and no ma
lignant Blackburns of Kentucky-to defend
the national honor.
Year: 1876

The New York Times and other Republi-
can papers warmly endorse the resolutions Of
the Union League Club of New York CITY
protesting against any attempt to send a
packed delegation or pledged delegation to
the Republican National Convention, and
particularly against the proposition to have
all the delegates chosen by a state conven.
ton. The meeting of the club at which the
resolutions were passed was large and they
were adopted by a unanimous vote. This ac-
ton is considered hostile to Senator Ccnk-
ling's candidacy.
Year: 1876

DEMOCRATIC FRAUDS IN MANCHESTER
A special to the Boston Globe dated the 10th
inst. says; another attempt at probable
fraud in the manner of receiving votes is ex-
posed to-day. The alleged fraud is in the man
ner of constructing the polling place in the
ward room in Ward vi. In one corner Of the
ward room, which is in small ten-footer on
Elm street, they have built of matched boards
a pen in which the ward officers intend to take
their places; through the side of this pen are
cut two wicket holes, about eighteen inches
square, through which it is intended the votes
shall be handed. In front of these wickets aud
RAINING nearly the whole length of the pen, is
tight partition reaching from the moor 10 tho
ceiling A voter, therefore, must pass through
this dark alley way, between the pen and the
partition, pass in his vote through an eighteen
inch hole, and pass out at the farther end.
When his vote is in, the men in the pen will of
course do as they please about putting it into
the box or throwing it away and putting diff
ferent one in its place. 1t became known that
this attempt at fraud was to be made public,
consequently with hot haste this arrangement
was torn down and voting will probably be
conducted now in an open manner. 1t is said
that polling places on this plan were to have
been built in Wards w. and ", but fear of the
law has prevented such constructions The
Democrats to-day are terribly chagrined at the
loss of a man whom they had considered vain.
able to their party, but who was nominated on
the Republican ticket last night. The gentle
man referred to has, for many years past been
connected with the Democratic party, and was
unauthoritatively announced to speak at
Democratic rally this season. Many other
prominent men of that party are changing ana
others refuse to cast their votes at all.'
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
sill cases Indispensable not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty Ct good faith.


We cannot undeitak to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

The dividends of this old Company are not larqer
than any Company in this country or the acorld but
they are as large as any Company can pay whose
surplus is not swollen by foifeitures.


The Life Insurance Laws of Massachusetts require
Massachusetts companies to give in Life Insurance
the value of every dollar paid into its treasury with
out any action on the part of the policy holder.


If party insured in this Company fails to pay the
premium on his policy when due, the net ralue or
tegat reserve Of such policy must be used as single
premium to purchase term insurance, the length Of
which, to be determined by the age Of the insured ;
thus securing to every policy holder young or old
rich or poor, fair equivalent for the money paid.


In addition to the above safeguard, this Company
will give if desired, paid up policy for said net val
ue or will pay it in cash if preferred.


In all other State companies with the exception Of
the paid up insurance featur this net uaIue or legal
reServe acch belong to the policy holder is forfeited,
unless the premium is paid when due.


When you insure your life insure in the Company
that


GuaI autees you the EHOsf Life EEsurance


for the Money you have Paid.


For information nooupoapts nr Incrroooa onnlv To
Year: 1876

When Macbeth told the Doctor to g throw
physic to the dogs" and added that he
would take none of it, he was doubtless atl-
dressing one Of those elnpirics who prescribe
Mercury, CaloiGcl, Bismuth, Quinine and
Arsenic for every disease they haye occasion
to treat in the course Of their practice. Min
eral poison when once taken in the system
is enfeebling in its effects, and can never be
eraaieated, but is a source OF perpetual tor
ment, causing pains and aches to affect the
sufferer every time there is a change of the
weather. The only safety lies in purely veg
etable remedies, such as DR. RADcLIFF's
SEVEN SEALS OR GOLDEN WONDER, which is
q sovereign remedy IN a great variety of the
most common and malignant diseases
Year: 1876

PLAN or EPISCOPAL VISITATION.


The following will show the times when and
n1aces where tie various Conferences Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will be held this
yea1, and also the Bishops in attendance:
Year: 1876

FREE L0pGINGs.-On Tuesday a fcl
low who had been in town several days
during which time he bummed a number
OF half dollars from different persons to
get meals with, managed TO get 50 good
start in life that he proceeded to invest
some Of his surplus change in the ardent.
This pouring Of spirits down had such an


effect upon his own spirits that he pro-
ceeled up to in front OF the Court House


and informed the assem- bled bysmnders
of his position upon the great questions
which agitate the public mind. Direct
ly at.erward he chanccd to see Jimmy
Browder engaged in saving wood. Thi-
sight aroused the Intent Democracy which
the whisky had failed to call into action,
and with pardonabIe desire to assert The
supremacy Of the noble Caucasian race he
made for Jimmy with his hand full of
rocks. About this time sheriff Philbtook
and Deputy Raincr pat in an appearance,
and the warlikc relormcr was assigned
an apartment ON the lower floor ot the
county hotel. He was released next
morning and has probably departed for a
more inhospitable region.
Year: 1876

be paid in full. They knew very
well when they purchased the bonds
that the States endorsement thereon
was procured by fraud, and that the
claim was not equitable, if it was
even legal. Had they been, like
Selah Chamberlain, willing to settle
upon some fair and honorable basis,
an adjustment might have been had
long ago; but they determined to
have all or nothing, and nobody be-
sides themselves is to blame if their
cupidity led them to overreach
themselves.
Year: 1876

If the rule laid down in the let
ter of Attorney General Pierrepont,
that no immunity should be granted
to criminals who become voluntary
witnesses against their associates in
crime and thereby implicate them
selves, were to obtain in the prac-
tice of our courts, it would hardly
be possible to convict anybody of
conspiracy. This is crime of which
the knowledge is especially confined
to the participants. If outsiders
are made aware of it at all, it can
only be by accident, and their
knowledge is rarely sufficient to es-
tablish the guilt Of parties accused.
Year: 1876

I'VE believe that we are about
the only newspaper writer in the
country that did not know how the
Babcock trial would end. The dem-
ocrats knew that he would be ac
quilted because he was guilty, and
the republicans knew that he would
be acquitted because he was inno-
cent. At least they all say so since
the trial. We confess that we were
in doubt about the result, and are
still in doubt about the justice of the
verdict. The defense did all that
could be done to embarrass the
prosecution and keep back evidence.
There was no proper effort to ac-
count for suspicious circumstances,
and it is, at best, but a simple rem
dering of mot proven. We can
not understand how an honorable
man can be satisfied with such an
acquittal and think, with the New
York Witness, that "No one having
the ordinary common-sense will, fo1
moment, believe that Gen. Bab-
cock has been indicated.
Year: 1876

Inc HnanClal question seems to
be the matter about which neither
party in congress can decide. In
both parties there are all shades of
opinion touching the question, but
there seems to be a power behind
the party leaders which these dare
not disobey. They, therefore, re-
fuse to compromise upon any of
some half dozen propositions that
have been submitted.
Year: 1876




The Palmetto eusrd, of Charleston,
s. c., have resolved to celebrate on the
29th Of June next the centennial anal.
versary Of the battle Of Fort Moultrie,
thst battle which has been desctibed as
the bright morning star and harbinger
Of American Independence--the an.
nouncement to the other colonies Of the
existence OF South Carolina as q self
directing republic 1t is not intended
to regard the event to be celebrated as an
incident Of State history. bat TO extend
a generous and hearty invitation to par.
ticipste iD the celebration to all who are
animated BY the spirit that dwelt in the
patriots Of the Revolution. The invita-
ton to fraternal cooperation concludes
as follows:


ITO gather together on the very spot
where the hattie was fought to recall
the long and Bultry day during which
the men stood at their guns; the anxious
beating hearts which from all places Civ
ing a view OF the battle we're crowded
together, watching its progress with feel
ings the most intense; tos summon up
the images OF the men Who within the
fort knew no fear save that their powder
might not hold out TO recall Moultrie
coolly smoking his pipe and giving his
orders undismsyed, iot be was there to
repel the. attack or die; he had chosen
his lot, aud Note and Henry were his
noble partners in that lot; to mark the
spot where Jasper spoke those words,
Don't let Us 6ght without fag, IN
which there was a sentiment OF far
greater import than was ia the mind OF
the honest and bold soldier; and, nuder
the inspirations which will then prevail,
do honor TO those who then did 80
much for all wko now live and enjoy the
blessings they seonved--will be an TO-
ducsment which few can resist. 1t is
we'll for us to revert to those days; to
commune ia the spirit of the men OF
those days; to revive the spirit with
which they dared TO do all that gave lib.
erty TO the people Of these Uuited States
The differences which threatened the
Union are euded-settled, We hope, nov
aud forever. War, we trust, will not
divide those whose welfare is to be in
peace with each otSer The 6rst teentury
OF our political existe0es is near its
close. In the glorious "reminiscences
which ushered it 10 let US seek to bury
the demon Of discord and with the open
ing OF another century let there 20 forth
TO- every part Of these United States
from the site Of Fort Moultrie, the same
message. which on the 18th of June
l776, WAS borne from its battlemsntsto
every one Of the thirteen colonies.
Year: 1876

About 10 O'Clock yesterday morning =
locomotive was backing freight car loaded
with coal, and on reaching New Castle ave-
nue. came in contact with quantity Of
earth that had been washed down by the
late rains, throwing the freight car of the
track. The brakeman who was on top ofthe
car in the act of putting down the break,
was thrown head over heels off the car,
landiug in the middle Of thorn hedge,
scratching ana tearing his face and hands
in shocking manner; large number Of
thorns were also left IN his flesh, making
painful but not serious wounds; in few
hours afterwards the car was again place 1
on the track, causing only slight delay.
Year: 1876

We offer the ADVANCE during the
campaign, in clubs of five. at the rate
of so cents to each subscriber. Those
who subscribe at once will secure the
paper for about four months and half
for 50 cents. Under this arrangement,
the terms are invariably in advance.
Send along the names.


We are making arrangements to pub
lisll Il live politicel paper during the
campaign, giving reports Of conventions
and political meetings, biographies Of
candidates, full texts of platforms, etc.
The ADVANCE will maintain its posi-
tion as the Republican paper of Mobiles
County, and will do battle in its limited
sphere for the good old party which
saved the nation. At the same time,
we shall treat our political opponents
with fairness and we hope without
acrimony: We believe i'll strong meat
for strong men, and hope our friends
will not expect every dish to be stewed
in milk. We shall publish a paper
which can he safely fead at any fireside
in the country, but ut the same time it
will not he a parlor paper. Those who
desire i paper of that kind, will please
take harpers' Bazaar.


We know from the past that the AD-
VANCE suits the people. No politician
and no Ring can snap a collar on the
neck of the ADVANCE. While we
shall publish u Republican paper; we
propose to make it independent and un-
tranmeled, Il thorn i'll the flesh Of all
Rings whether ut home or abroad.
Year: 1876

We are authorized by Maj. Bell to say
that the statement made i'll the AD-
VANCE in regard to his having any
trouble or alteration with mechanic
ut the Third Avenue Hatel, concerning
the two papers at this place is utterly
false and without foundation. He has
had no unpleasant words with anybody
ut that hotel about the Journal or the
ADVANCE, and this can he proved 10y
the proprietor of the hotel as we'll as
by those who are habitually present ut
his tanle:-Journal:


We haye seen the gentleman again
with reference to this matter and he
repeats his first statement. Not only
did Bell lose his temper ut the gentle
mans jest, but pursued him the next
morning and asked him, ''How long
have you been so2'' The gentleman
asked, ''I1ow? What do you mean?''
and Bell replied, ''How long have you
been 4 fool?' This is so exactly in
keeping with Bells calling us and 9TH
ers ''fool," that We believe every word
of it.
Year: 1876

ERIE, Pa, Feb. PA man was killed
here last night under peculiar circum-
stances. He was returning home with q
railroad tie that he had distracted for fuel
and when going through his gate he
slipped on the ice and fell, the tie comirg q
down on his head and crushing it.
Year: 1876

Tonight occurs the business meeting of
merchants and others relating to the re-
building of Rock river bridge The place
of meeting has been changed from the en-
CINE house to Timm's Hall to afford plenty
OF room. 1t is Impossible to anticipate
definitely what will be the result of the
meeting, but it is well known that the
owners have not been idle, and good
deal of quiet canvassing has been done to
create sentiment in favor of the city
building the bridge. This is simply an
imposition. and all opposed to an increase
of taxation should attend and oppose any
such proposition. 1t has been the rule in
Moline. with all, 10 any enterprise where
public benefit is part consideration, to ap
peal to the municipal corporation, to Papa
Government, for help, and this case is one
of that nature The present owners have
been operating the bridge and absorbing
the tolls, without making any outlay to
speak of, for the last seventeen years, and
now that some expenditure of money is
needed they close the structure against
travel, hoping to force the city to pay
them all aud more than the original cost
aId thus be relieved of an elephant. The
Rock river trade is wanted. of course. and
| tbt UWuCI huCW -I's neg l0diiGb tHC
fact that the business interests of Moline
demand some means of access to and from
the country south ofhere, and taking advan.
tage of these things they close the bridge,
with out warning, and hope, Dy seriously
Gripping the commercial interests of the
city. to compel purchase of the structure
from them. The action of the present
owners was, to say the least, i'll timed, and
looks like taking mean advantage anc
ther by force an acceptance of their prono
sitioD. The present owners should bcal


in mind that there is state laao governins


such cases and that unless they repair o


rebuild their charter is nall and Uoid On


citizens will do we'll to consider this matte


and not be hoodwinked into expressing-ar


opinion in the excitement of the moment in


spired by the urgency OF the case. Let every
one who can attend to- night, and " hatever


done should be only after calm and DELFT


crate consideration of the matter. TIL
result of the meeting will be watched wit
interest.
Year: 1876

What is the effect Of a drastic purgative
upon the constipated bowels and dyspeptic
stomach? The intestine is emptied so vio-
leptly as to weaken and render it still more
inactive, and the gastric juices vitiated by
contact with an indigestible medicine. lose
the chemical qualities which constitute them
the only true solvents of the food. Results
aggravated constipation and chronic indiges-
ton. What. on the other hand. are the effects
Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters on the same
organs. The bowels are moved. but without
violence, and at the same time acquire
healthful tone; the gastric secretions are
stimulated and improved, and duly perform
the nutrition of every part Of the human
structure. Results-a regular habit Of body.
sound digestion and vigor. Let the public
draw its own conclusions from this contrast.
Year: 1876

Remit by Express, Postal Order. Bank
Draft, Certified Check, Registered Letter, or
order through any bank or banking house,
Industrial Exhibition OompanR, u East nth
Street, New York. Specially chartered by the
State Of New York, for the purpose Of build
ing in New York
Year: 1876

This little sentence should be written
on every heart and stamped On every
manaarp -Itlshnnld he ethe Golden rule
practiced not only in every household,
but throughout the world. BY helping
one another we not only remove thorns
from the pathway and anxiety from the
mind, but we feel sense of pleasure in
our own hearts, knowing we are doing a
duty for a fellow creature. A helping
hand, or an encouraging word, is no
loss to us, yet it is benefit to Others.
Who has not felt the power of this little
sentence? Who has not needed the
encouragement and aid of q kind friend ?
How soothing, when perplexed with
some task that is mysterious and bur
densome, TO feel gentle hand on, your
shoulder, and to hear kind voice whis-
pering, .'Do you feel discouraged. /
see ou are troubled-let ME help you" ("
What strength is inspired, what. hope
created, what sweet gratitude is felt, and
great difficulty is dissolved as dew be-
meath the sunshine. Yes, let US help
one another by endeavoring to strength
en- and encourage the weak and lifting
| the burdens from the weary and op-
pressed. that life may glide smoothly on
and the fount of bitterness yield sweet
waters; and he whose willing hand is
ever ready to aid us, will reward our
humble endeavors, and every good deed
will be as abroad east upon the waters,
to return after many days." if not to be
used, to those we love.
Year: 1876

Wood County Democrats hold their
Convention on the 22d of May.


Ely, the man who killed Purkey in
Randolph County, and who has been a
fugitive from Justice, was seen to enter
a cave in Randolph County, few days
ago. The mouth Of the cave was stop
ped up and strong guard placed there,
as it is proposed to starve him out.


The famous Clarkson Extension suit
involving the title of land embraced
within the city of Charleston. has been
decided by the United States District
Court in favor of the defendants. 1t is
probable that the case will be carried to
the Supreme Court of the United States.


CURLY MAPLE Last week we noticed
a car load of curly maple and walnut
roots passing this place, addressed to
Mr.. Spurr,of Boston. Upon inquiry we
were told there was guide trade in this
kind of wood, and that it is sold for a
high price in the eastern markets =
Mountain Herald uAess


Oar fire left some of our citizens in
rather destitute circumstances, but we
are glad to know that we have among
US citizens who respond to the urgency
of the occasion with cheerful hands and
hearts. 1t was but the other evening,
wueu uurKness uru tue avU-rrv.u- t,ubiiO
gaze, that gentleman was seen vending
his way to the residence of family who
had lost all, with sack of flour on his
back, which was deposited with the ia
ther, mother and little ones.-F'airmount
Vest Virginia.
Year: 1876

giving way, out I rolled in front Of the
old man.


He threw mp his hands and cried
Lord save u.s. for he thought was the
devil.


The old lady screamed until you could
have heard her mile I was so scared
and bewildered that couldn't get up at
once 1t was warm weather, and / didn t
have anything on but shirt.


When l heard the girls snickering it
made me mad. and 1 jumped up and
rushed out of the door, leaving the
greater part of my shirt on the old iron
door latch.


+ Of / started for the barn, and when
half way through the yard the dog set
Iup howl and went for me.
When l got to the barnyard had to
run through a flock of sheep, and
among them was an old ram, who back.
ed of a little and started for me. With
lone bound escaped his blow, sprang
into the barn, and began to climb up the
logs into the NOW, when an old mother
hen bounced upon my legs, picking them
until they hled.
Threw myself upon the hay, and after
John had slid down the porch into a
hogshead of rain water, he came to me
with one of my boots, my coat, and one
Of the legs of my pants.
He found me completely prostrated
part of my shirt, nj Mat, one leg Of my
pants, my vest, my stockings, necktie,
and one boot was left behind.
vowed then and there that l would
rever GO to see another girl, and I'll die
before | will.