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Year: 1876

Tho Committee Of One Hundred and Fifty
selected to wait upon tho Common Council,
and in tho name Of the People Of Chicago to
demand the revision Of tho list Of Judges Of
election. can do that work most effectively
by tho cooperation md nssistanco Of tile
ward clubs. Only tho names Of tho very
best mon in each ward, men Of character
and courage, md who command the highest
confidence, ahonld be presented for appoint
mont in place Of the men whose
removal will bo demanded. Il is i'm.
practicab!o for tho Committee Of One
Hundred anil Fifty 10 mako selection Of
them, IN oil instances hitting upon the right
rnan for the right place. within tho short
ti,no that remains for tho work; and 1t is
Of tho utmost importance that the officers and
Executive Committees Of tho various union
ward clubs should al ones auggest to the
Committee list Of names Of tho very best
men in their respective wards to act as Cleo
ton judgcs. There is no time to be lost
about it; lot tho work bo dono thoroughly
and promptly. Tho names Of the Commit
tee of Ono Hundred and Fifty arc repnbliahcta
in another column for general information.
Year: 1876

No man can be forced into virtuous
habits and the moment the attempt is
made at coercion it rouses the spirit Of
rebellion. The Lord is not in the
wind or the earthquake or the fire, but
in the still small voice" that appeals
to the heart. Influences must be
brought to bear which will awaken the
feelings and arouse the earnest deter
mination of men. The most effective
field for temperancework is the family,
and if one generation of children could,
by the teachings of parents, Sunday
schools, churches and benevolent as
sociations, be brought safely through
the temptations that beset Ignorance
and thoughtlessness, the world would
be safe. But we have the grown-up
generation as we'll as the children to
deal with, The terrible evil is fully
developed and carrying on its work of
destruction. and there is no field for
benevolent and philanthropic effort
which presents so many noble oppor-
tunities. These meetings, at which
earnest men, those who have exper-
fenced the terrible effects of intemper-
ance and can speak with the intense
conviction that comes from such ex-
perience, portray the consequences of
evil habits and make their thrilling
appeals, are an excellent thing. They
rouse the dormant sensibilities and
inspire noble resolutions. The sign
ing of the pledge is a good thing. forit
registers the determination of the in
temperate to reform, and of the tenn
perate to hold fast to their principles,
and enrols them together in an army
of resistance to the temptations within
and without. But better stf1l are the
reform clubs and associations which
undertake to provide something to take
the place of the dram shop with its
baleful allurements. The hardest
work is to secure those who have been
induced to form good resolutions,
Withdraw the influences that have
awakened them and they go back, but
bring them into better associations,
multiply aud strengthen these inau-
ences and they may be kept, Give
them a place of resort, with harmless
refreshmentand innocent amusements,
surround them with attractions and
associations that will elevate, purify
and strengthen them, and they do more
than can be done by volumes of
statutes.-Boston Globe.
Year: 1876

Those who are most intimately ac-
quainted with Miss Cushman. state


that she often expressed desire 10 DO


buried as near the place Other birth
as circumstances would permit. With


cemetery during the latter part Of
1874, aud inspected a number Of lots


and tombs then for sale. Several Of


these occupy prominent portions Of


the cemetery, aud are surrounded with
costly monuments, but none seemed ID
suit the simple taste of Miss Cuahman,
and she pleasantly remarked to one Of
her attendants, "They are all grand,


but haven't you a lot for sale where
one could obtain an unobstruefed
view of Boston 2" She was informed
that there were a few lots for sale


back of the tower, whereupon she
said "Oh, well, let us look at them"


While the lady and the official were
on their way to the place designated,
the graves of some of her once warm
est friends were passed, and at each
she paused for moment and related
some pleasant memories connected
with their lives. Palm avenue, situa-
ted at the eastern side of the ground,
was reached, and standing upon lit
tie eminence, Miss Cushman exclaim-
ed; This is delightful spot see,
yonder lies dear old Boston" The
lot is numbered 4,237, and was at once
purchased and orders given BY her TO
have it properly cared for. Last sum-
mer she again visited the place in
company with party of other ladies',
and appeared TO be greatly pleased
with the selection she had made
Though the lot is quite a distance
from the central part of Mt. Auburn,
its location is strikingly beautiful, be-
ing within full view of this city and
overlooking the widest part of Charles
river. Soon after two O'Clock the flu
neral cortege entered the beautiful
city of the dead, and vending its way
through the devious paths and aVen-
ues, halted az the foot of a hill lead
ing to Palm avenue The casket was
then taken from the hearse, placed
upon the bier aud borne to the grave.
Though great numbers Of people and
sorrowing friends witnessed the seryi-
ces at the church, the number who
followed her to the grave was less
than one hundred, while the majority
of these were ladies'. A small portion
OF the tlowers sent from New York
and donated by parties in this city
were placed at the head aud about the
grave. The burial service was next
read by Rev. Mr.. Foote, who conclu-
ded with a prayer, after which the
mortal body of Charlotte Cushman
was lowered in its final resting place.
The grave is fashioned similar TO a
vault, having slate bed, with sides
and ends built of brick. A few min
utes were given to those who desired
to look for the last time upon the
casket which contains the earthly re-
mains of her whose memory az a great
actress and pure aud noble woman
will scarcely ever be effaced. The
grave was then closed aud Charlotte
Cushman was laid to rest in the charm
ing spot she herself had selected.
Year: 1876

The Columbus correspondent of the
Cleveland Herald, who is endorsed
editorially says of the House; Il am
of the opinion that never in the Legis-
lative history Of the State we're great
or confusion, greater rowdyism, and
more disgusting scenes manifested in
either branch than those that occur
red in the House last week, and in fact,
| doubt whether the rowdyism, down
right and complete, ever approached
the character Of much that then and
there seemed to rule. In one half
day, and this during the session, one
member of the House was dragged
around the hall in his chair by his
thumbs, and two reporters got at fisti-
cuff sad we're obliged to be separated.
Think of this ye'solid yeomanry Of the
State, and yet half is not told"
Year: 1876

The elder sister of Miss Mary Cary
had married George William Fairfax,
at whose house he was on visit, when
she captivated young man who paid
her his addresses. His affection, how
ever, was not returned, and the offer of
his hand was rejected by Miss Cary.
This young man was afterward known
to the world as Gen. George Washing
ton, the first President of the United
States of America. Young Washing
ton asked permission of old Mr.. Cary
to address his daughter before he ven
tured to speak to herself. The reply
of the old gentleman was, If that is
your business here, sir, wish you to
leave the house, for my daughter has
been accustomed to ride in her own
coach" 1t has subsequently been said
that this answer of Mr.. Cary to the
STRIPPING Washington produced the in
dependence of the United States, and
laid the foundation Of the future fame
of the first Of heroes and best of men
our immortal Westinghouse it was
more than probable that, had he OBJ
tanned possession of the large fortune
which it was known Miss Cary would
carry to the altar with her, he would
have passed the remainder of his life
in inglorious ease. 1t was an anecdote
of the day that this lady, many years
after she had become the wife of Ed
ward Amber, happened to be in Will
liamsburg when Gen. Washington
passed through that city at the head of
the American army, crowned with
fading laurels and adored by his
eountrymen. Having distinguished
her among the crowd, his sword waved
toward her military salute, where
upon she is said to have tainted. But
this wants confirmation, for her whole
life tended to show that she never. for
moment regretted the choice she had
made. 1t may be added, as a curious
fact, that the lady General Washing
ton afterward married resem bled Miss
Cary as much as one twin sister eyer
did another.
Year: 1876

Hon. Ben. Hill was invited by the
Democrats of Bangor, Maine, to par
ticipate in the celebration of the I'D
of February. He could not attend,
but sent them a letter from which the
following is an extract:


Whatever doubt may exist as to
who was wise or unwise, patriotic or
unpatriotic, in connection with the
abuses which produced secession, war,
and reconstruction, all must admit
that he is neither wise nor patriotic
who would keep alive the animosities
of the strife after the strifes themselves
have ended" Speaking, as a repre-
sentative man for the Southern people,
he added They admit the freedom
of their slaves and ask no compensa-
ton for their property. They concede
the citizenship and enfranckisement of
the colored race, and without stopping
TO discuss the wisdom of their enfran-
ohisement. they will do, as it is to their
interest to do, all in their power to
make the race worthy Of these high
privileges. Theirrepresentatives cheer
fully vote to tax the lame Confederate
soldier to pension the Union soldier.
In a word, they accept the Constitu-
ton as it is, and offer to Undue that
Constitution with the spirit Of the
Union as it was. What more can brave
men demandY
Year: 1876

A breeder of poultry writes Every
spring | procure n quantity Of cedar
boughs aud scatter them plentifully in
and around the hen house. This is all
that is necessary, as the odor Of the
cedar keeps away lice. This remedy
is cheap, simple aud effective. aud we'll
worth trying by all who have hens to
care for.
Year: 1876

The above estimate is the amount
that was on hand in the spring, and
is a very fair estimate. All the
mill owners report sufficient logs
on hand for the present season, but
no overplus.
Year: 1876

interests of commerce and agricul- ture, and to the advancement of the material resources of Arkansas. It is to be semi-monthly, being pub lished on the lst and 10th of eael, month. We have often been surA prised that Little Rock with her wjde-awake and wealthy merchants, and with all the resources which she enjoys as center of trade and d wholesale market, has made so little effort to place her advantages before the people. The establish- ment of the Trade Journal Is step in the right direction. The paper ought to prosper, and if it does, it will prove of great advantage to the commercial and manufacturing in terests of Little Rock.

 The Trade Journal is defective (and we are surprised at it) in this that it has no price current and gives no quotations of anything. This we regard as all important feat ure of Trade Journal. We hope to see the Journal prosper and all the diversified interests of Little Rock prosper and be benefited
Year: 1876

The McEver Base Ball Club beat the Young Stars of this place in a match game last Fri day. Score 26 to $.

 The Gum Log Red-Belts meet the 2nd nlne of the R. F.. Lee club at the grounds of the latter to-day. The Red Belts have some pretty fair players and they will be apt to play the Lees close game.

 The second nine of the k. E. Lee club met the Gum Log Red Belts on the diamond field last Thursday and defeated them by . score of 26 to 2l.

 In the match game of ball be- tween the 2nd nlne of the Lees and the Cum Log Red Belts, Philip Buck of the former club made meritorious play by catch ing a red hot liner on 2nd base from batter John Guest. John Stout deserves credit for very fine batting. He made a home run on q ball sent into the left field.
Year: 1876

We wish to say word to our merchants in Pope county in refer ence to Little Rock as purchasing market. We know it Is very miich in vogne for our merchants, no matt ter how small the business they may be doing, to boast of having just re- ceived aew goods from St. Louis, Memphis, Louisville and New York. They seem to imagine that the further away the market from which they bring their merchandise the better it will be. This is all nonsense. The near to your own door you can buy your goods the better. If you can get goods in Little Rock at the same figures you would have to pay ill Memphis or St. Louis, it is to your interest and the interest of your customers to buy in your home market. There are good houses i'll Little R5e1 in the different branches of tra.ie, and you can buy bill from them just as well as to send or go to St. Louis, Memphis or New York. Consult our Little Rock advertisements and try purchase in that city.

 While on this subject we must say that good part of the blame for Little Rock lies right at the doors of her own merchants. They seem to make but little effort to secure the Arkansas trade up our way. They are afraid to spend anything adver- Using in the county papers and con- sequently the names of their firms are never come before our people We should like to see show differ ent spirit, and we are sure it would pay. We regret that the staunch business houses of Little Rock are not more numerously represented ill our advertising columns, but those whose cards do appear are first class, and we recommend them to our people and merchants.
Year: 1876

Elsewhere we published a communication from Hon. John Campbell, state senator from Scar. cy county, in reference to siils

 road. We hope our business men

 and public spirited citizens will

 read this letter carefully, and .aluass the matter in their own minds as to the importance and actual pay there is in it. We know, as well as we know any thing, that it will be worth more to our county than anything else that can be done. A good thor ough-fare from Harrisan to this point over which teaming could be done with some degree of ease would add almost the whole trade of Newton, Boone and Searcy, and q portion of the trade of Van Buren county to our paesent bus mess. This would incaease the amount of business done in our county to something like five times what it now is. This is too big a thing for us to be inditier. ent about and VIC hope to see many of our citizens come to the front and show the same degree of enterprise and public spirit manifested by the Honorable Sen ator from Searcy.
Year: 1876



 Saturday the 18th day of August will be the day designated by law for the electors of each school dis trict to meet in annual school meet ing. This is matter of too much pass by without urging the citizens of our county to give these school meetings that attention which their importance demands. Every quali- fled voter has vote at these meet ings and it is their duty to attend. The business U be transacted at the annual school meeting is of direct importance to every taxpayer, and affects them more, perhaps, than is generally realized. The electors of each district have the power, when assembled in annual meeting, with not less than five voters present, to transact the following business: First, to choose chairman second, to adjourn from time to time; third. to appoint. when necessary, ill thu absence of the director of the dis trict, a clerk pro tenn; fourth, to elect a director for the district for the next three years who can read and write. (At the election on the 18th inst, there will be three direct ors to elect, to hold offices respect lively, one, two and three ycars.) Fifth, to designate a site for school house, sixth, to determine the length of time which school shall be taught more than three months in year; seventh, to determine what amount of money shall be rais- ed by tax on taxable property, to defray the expenses of school during the year. The school direct ors shall act as judges at the elec- tion for new directors, and they shall appoint clerks; and if any of the judges fail to attend, the assem- bled voters may choose judges in place of those not attending; and the judges and clerks shall take the oath prescribed by the general elec- tion law. The ballot of each voter shall, in addition to the name of the person voted for as directors, have on it the words ''for tax" or against tax,' and also the amount of tax the voter desires levied. When the polls are closed the judges shall count the votes, and make re- turn of the result to the county court. Such return, together with the ballots, shall be sealed up and delivered by one of the judges to the county court at least ten days before the meeting of the county court for the levying of taxes.

 Any person elected director must, within ten days after having been notified of his election, file his acceptance, with his predecessor; and shall within ten days after the 18th of October, take the oath of office prescribed by the constitution of the states, and file the sa,d oath in the county clerks office. Any person, having been elected school director, and failing to qualify and serve as such, shall be fined ten dollars. Every person elected to position of director should immediately procure, and study carefully, the school law of the state.

 We hope the voters of each school district in the county will give due heed to these meetings, and try to take greater interest in the free school system. It is well worth their time and attention.
Year: 1876

All persons indebted to l. NJ. liar key & Bro, arc requested to make satisfactory settlement within Sixty days or they will find It necessary to settle with an officer. This is no sensational advertisement, but we tell you, we mean business.
Year: 1876

NEWSPAPER AMBITION There are now but two Arkansas news papers which arc not on file at the Newspaper Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. If all our farmers and other people had been as amhi- tious end enterpYising about our exhibition at Philadelphia, as the newspaper men have been, what grand display Arkansas would have made.
Year: 1876

From the Worcester Spy-new-light republican,


If our preference of candidate were determined
wholly by personal considerations, our first choice
might be Mr. Blame, for we know him well and like
him. He is honest, capable and patriotic. But IN this
case personal considerations not in harmony with
what best for the republican party and the
public service We believe Secretary Bristow would
attract much larger in several OF the States that
he would do In Missouri, Kentucky and some other
Southern States what can not bo done by any other
that has been mentioned and that he would
be than Mr.. Blame 10 carry New York. The old
personal feud between Mr.. Blaine and Mr. Conkling
should be remembered when we think Of New York.
II will be useful also notice carefully tho indications
that there would be large vote for Bristow in the city
Of New York
Year: 1876

but the fact that such things talked of by in1u-
entail politicians here gives an insight into the state
of affairs that exists


new element which does not seem to have been
thought of before has been brought in to cOmpcate
the Louisiana controversy. The Returning Board
which Is to pass upon the election chosen by the
Kellogg Legislature of 1S73-the same which was
set up at the point of United States bayonets in pur
suance of Judge Durelrs notorious midnight order
and which elected Pinchback to the United States
Senate. Now Mr.. Pnchback has always held that
bis claim to be seated rested on exactly the same
basis as kellogg's claim to the Governorship and
that If the latter had right to hold the Executive
Office the Legislature Of 1873 was also legal body,
and his election to the Senate by it was also valid.
But the Senate refused to admit him TO a seat. Now
he is reported saying that if that Legislature had
no night to elect him it had no right to elect
Returning Board He believes it had a right to do
both, and intends, if the Senate recognizes the
Returning Board by counting the votes of electors
returned by it, TO renew his application for admis-
sion and to contest the right of any who may be
chosen in his place.


Democrats are making an investigation Of the
omission of names from Republican electoral tick
cts i'll some of the parishes previously mentioned,
and they think that if the count is close. some of
their electors may slip in through this mistake, even
though majority of the Republicans are returned.
They are also prepared contest all votes for o. II.
Brewster and A. b. Levisee two Republican candi-
dates the electoral ticket the first having been
Suryeyor-Goneral OF the Land Office and the other
United States Commissioner. Mr. Brewster is said
have resigned and it is reported that his resgna-
ton bears date prior to Nov. 7, but the Democrats
assert their ability to prove that his resignation
antedated,
Year: 1876

by United States law to issue the electors certif-
Gates, and must canvass the vote in order THAI he
may decide who is entitled to certificates.


The Democrats are very much astOnished that the
claim should have been set up, and contend that the
word electors" is not used in the act referred to
simply because electors included under the head
of State officers, which expression is used in the act
The Democratic Committee waited on the Governor
and stated to him that if he contemplated such
step they would ask permission to file protest lie
stated that they should have an opportunity to do
50, and this morning informed them by letter that
he should be pleased if they would forward in
writing whatever they had TO say upon the subject.
This is considered intimation that he intends to
move in the matter without delay. Elaborate
opinions are being prepared on both.sdes of this
question.


There is some movement ordered in military
circles tonight; precisely what 1t is cannot be as
certained 1t is supposed that troops arc going to
some OF the contested counties.
Year: 1876

HE CLAIMS THAT NO OTHER AUTHORITY HAS POWER


TO CANVASS THE ELECTORAL VOTE.


TALLAHASSEE Fla, Nov. 19.-There is reasonable
ground for believing that Gov. Sterns OF this state
will assume that the State Board has no power 10
canvass the electoral vote, but that that power re-
sides in the Governor This assumption VIII permit
the Governor to decide all issues pertaining TO the
canvass. and to issue his certificates to whichever
set of electors he decides are elected. His assnmp
ton is based upon the fact that the act creating the
Returning Board does not use the word electors
IN giving the list of officers whose vote the board
shall canvass. The power to canvass this vote not
being specifically conferred upon the board the
power he contends resides in him, as he is required
Year: 1876

The County Canvassers on Saturday received
two protests One was from John Franz who complained
that for him in the Vth Senatorial District for
Alderman, had been returned by the District Can
vassers The other from William Il. Demarest. who
claimed 70 have been elected Alderman in 1s75' and
protested against the made by the present
the ground that the members not the legally
authorized body to perform this duty He stated that
this Unauthorized canvass would invalidate the vote
Of this county, and might seriously affect the Presden-
ta vote He also demonstrated against the canvass LOT
the further that several members OF the board
candidates for office at the election Following are
the Official figures for Assemblymen:


les As
Year: 1876

Tho public be strongly cautioned that the new
Wilcox Gibbs Automatic" Sewing Machine is the only
one tension requiring change whatever
or any thickness Of material Send postal card for full par
ticuars and LIST Of Offices 6js Broadway New-York