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Year: 1876

The battle ground of the campaign
will be New York, New Jersey, Connect
cut, Ohio, Indiana, and the Pacific States.
The Democrats can afford to lose Ohio if
they carry all the others, but losing
any of them with Ohio, their chance is
lost.


The Republican party have now the
knowledge of whom they have to deal
with. They have to deal with desper-
ate, unscrupulous foe, armed with i'm
mense wealth, controlling a legion of fagents
skilled in all the machinery of fraudulent
elections, and despite all differences of
opinion about men and measures, united
to man for the purpose of defeating the
Republican party and gaining possession
of the government. The fact that large
majority of the people are unquestiona.
bly, in favor of Hayes and Wheeler will
not deter the Democratic party from max
ing as vigorous fight as if it were assur-
ed of success. The prize is too tempting,
and has been waited for two long, to be
given up without battle, the more bit
terly to be contested because of its very
desperation.


As a wild and reckless TRADE of denun-
citation, the platform is a success. AS an
expression of political principles and pol
icies of party asking to be entrusted
with the government of the nation, it is
an undignifed and illtempered failure.
Year: 1876

New York has never once since the
foundation of the government, failed to
give its electoral vote to its own son lex
cept Greeley when a candidate for the
the Presidency. Van Buren, carried it;
Fillmore carried it; Seymour carried it,
when nearly every other State was swept
by the Republicans, and Tilden will carry
it by seventy-fve thousand majority.


AS goes New York so goes the Union


We do not intend she shall 60 back on
her son this year, but you must remember
Nc, that VIM. A. Wheeler is her son,
and he is the man she will cast her vote
for sure. By the way, New York did
not cast her vote for Fillmore when he
was q candidate for President-Maryland
being the only State he carried. Your
remarks about Seymour, and the last line
of your extract above, do not chime, for
the Union most sequally failed to go as
New York did in 1868.
Year: 1876

She is woman, weighing it is
supposed, about $50 pounds, but
her husband could not induce her to
be weighed. So the other day he
was driving out with his wife, and
drove up to Dorman's store in Au-
burn. The wife did not notice
that the team stood on Mr.. Dor
mans hay scales. While he was
talking with a gentleman at the
door his whole team was being
weighed. He then drove over to
Lisbon street and left his wife to do
some trading. Then he drove back
to Mr.. Dorman's hay scales and the
team was weighed-minus the wife.
II was but simple sum in sub
traction to discover the weight of
the woman. On getting home the
joke leaked out, bu. his neighbors
declare that Caleb will never see
another day of judgement in which
he will be more sorry for his sins,
than he did the hour when his
wife learned that she weighed two
hundred and forty odd pounds.
Year: 1876

The Supreme Court to-day affirmed
the judgment Of tho Circuit Court OF
Louisiana in the case Of Mrs. Gaines,
making the sureties OF the city OF New
Orleans responsible for the amount OF
her Judgment against that city.
Year: 1876

The Kellogg English Opera Company commences
season at the Academy OF Music Monday next
This company has met with extraordinary success
throughout the country.


The New York Liederkranz Vocal Society givo their
annual masquerade ball tonight at tho Academy OF
Music. The musical selections form one OF the most
interesting features OF the programme.


An interesting event of the present musical
will bc the FIRST appearance tomorrow night of Mme
Teresa Carreno as Zerlna In ''Don Giovanni" with
Nile. Titens in her best role Donna Anna


Miss Julia Rive, the talented young pianste. who re
Gently created such profound sensation by her ex-
quisite playing at the last Philharmonic concert will
shortly appear in Chicago, assisted by some of the
finest vocal talent IN that city


Nine Arabela Goddard OF whom It has been justly
said that she is the first living pansts OF the tender
sex at the day. will shortly give series of
citals in this city. The fame OF Nine. Goddard is
world wide She plays with equal facility and effect
the works of the old and schools. Her recitals
must needs bc of enjoyment and study in the
works of the classical authors to all who hear her.
Year: 1876

JoHSsrowN, Feb. % 1915
After being out all night the jury into Court
haifpast seven O'Clock this morning The prisoner,
accompanied by his counsel, was In his accustomed
place. After the usual formula the verdict OF ''Not
guilty" was announced by the foreman, surprising
everybody the prisoner most OF all He sprang up,
shook hands with his counsel Mr. Trcmain. and
thanked the jury.


Judge James informed the jury that their verdict
might right and he hoped 1t was but It against
the conviction of the Court He then admonished the
prisoner 10 lead better life and the public
that he was innocent After being informed bv the
Judge that he free Smith shook hands with each
of the jurors and left for home at


Smith was this afternoon rearrested charge OF
arson. lie was taken before Justice Pike, and
mted to Jail 10 await examination TO be held
Monday.
Year: 1876

Nrz Annie Lynch, very excellent and very popular
teacher OF music In this city, gave concert at STEIN
way Hall last evening which very well attended
The lady whose name gave sclat to the concert
sang most charmngly some vocal selections and her
pupils acquitted themselves admirably Where every
one was really good IL would be invidous TO particu-
larize. There was attempt at what is generally
known as high art in this concert, but thero was
abundance Of enjoyment Mrs Lynch may be con-
graduated on being able present before tho public
large number OF talented and we'll trained pupils, who
may yet attain positions OF celebrity in the musical
world.
Year: 1876

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1874
The committee appointed by General Hancock TO
range for the annual meeting Of the Society Of the
Army OF the Potomac have designated Philadelphia as
the place and the 9th day Of June the time for hold
Ing the reunion this year.


Ample preparations will be made to make tho event
pleasant and memorable.
Year: 1876

address 10 the young ladies' IN which he told them
OF the progress made In education Japan during the
last few years system OF public schools almost
similar 10 that prevailing in New York had bee in
troduced, and there were eight normal schools for
young men and one for young already In
operation The latter is under the special care OF the
Empress.
Year: 1876

Yesterday was discharged from the po-
lice force upon charge affecting my per-
sonal honor. I ask leave to put the facts
before the public, that they may Judge as to
whether am guilty. do not blame the
Board OF Police Commissioners for their de-
cision. The only witnesses before them
were myself and the lady involved in the
affair, and as they are obliged to be strict
with their policemen they gave credit to her
version OF the affair and punished me.
Moreover, since my discharge facts have
come to my knowledge which believe had
they been before the Board they would have
acquitted me. I was charged with insulting
a lady. Her testimony before the Board was
that she had had an accident in rolling a
child in its carriage; that came up to
where she was and inquired what was the
matter; that on her replying and thanking
me, that I touched my hat, and passed On
rapidly and went across the street to light
lamp; that on nay returning to light lamp
on the side that had previously met her l
again passed her on the crossing with these
words, sIwill see you again, and have talk
with you." She admitted that was still


walking rapidly, and that touched my hat


politely. Ny version does not differ from
hers except rs to the last remark. That j
positively deny making. ] was, as she adj
mitted herself, walking rapidly, attending
to my duties. When passed her the se-
cond time touched my hat politely, and
only said, 81 see you again" now ask,
Is it probable that a policeman, knowing
the responsibilities OF my position, would
insult on the public streets handsomely
dressed lady with child in her charger
could see from her appearance that she was
a lady. And, again, why did l treat her 80
politely, as she admits that I did2 And
then, when did, as she says, insult her,
why did ] pass on rapidly, and not wait to
hear her reply That would have been 2
most useless insult. Since my discharge
the following has been my treatment by
her Last night. after my discharge, !
visited her, and in the presence OF Others
she admitted that she was not positive that
Il made the remark g / will see you again,
and have d talk with your; but was posi-
tive she heard it, and reminded me that d1
crosca tcas passing at Tie time. She
wrote q note to Mayor Carrlngton IN
my favor, and sent it by her bro
ther. The contents OF 1t do not
recoliect. Her brother, finding that anothei
policeman had been appointed In my place,
determined not TO use Il, and tore y up
This morning ] saw her brother .tW @. or
three times, and asked him to get from his
sister d aScopy OF the note that she had writ
ten te Mayor Darlington. He told me that
she erefusett to give it. then asked him 20
give: me- copy. That he refused TO 90.
/ ask, II her version Ras the correct one,
why she refused 10 give me o copy Of the
nete that ste u would sDa NO more
Year: 1876

The rage for cardinal scarlet and dark
blue seems by no means to have abated,
though scarlet and cream and gray promise
to be the leading colors during the coming
winter. But complete costumes Of brown,
dark green, plum, and navy-blue will also
be fashionably worn.


Stutfs brocaded in the sell colors have re-
appeared, and are used for the scarf part OF
the skirt-for the sleeveless basque or the
oyerdress. The brown are really very
beautiful, and with dark-brown silk for the
underskirt and sleeves, and hat to match,
or trimmed with brown, make very at
tractive costume.
Year: 1876

A novelty for fall wear is the shawl talma.
Small shawls are folded so as to give two
points OH the. back, or made Of cashmere
with double border Of lace or fringe, headed
with embroidery, or with an India shawl
bordering. Small plaid shawls are also
worn in this way, and a scarlet one looks
especially well over q gray dress, accompa-
med by hat OF gray felt, with scarlet
wing.
Year: 1876

There is q marked improvement in business,
and, for the first time in many weeks, the figures
are in excess Of those for the corresponding
week OF the previous year. It il true that there
have been several instruments filed to secure
part purchase money, and also not q few in the
line of renewals, but not more than are usually
recorded each week.


An Analysis Of the figures for the past month
shows the following comparisons Average Of
each instrument for January, 1876, s.. 200 for
the corresponding month last year it was S3,525
The proportion Of releases to incumbrances WAS
sc per cent, January, 1875, and for the first
month of the present year, % per cent


COMPARATIVE STATEMENT FOB TIE wEEk ENDING
Year: 1876

LONDON, June l5.-The Court of
Queens Bench day granted an order for
the release of Winslow and he will be
liberated this afternoon. The government
did not ask for the further retention Of
Winslow the refusal of the United States
to negotiate a supplemental treaty putting
an end to negotiations
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, June l5.-Sec'y Bristow
was at his Office this morning and received
many callers. He said that as he did not
expect to be nominated he could not be
disappointed. He was grateful to his
friends for their efforts in his behalf, and
as he did not banker after the first place
he would, under no circumstances, accept
the second.
Year: 1876

Oxford won the toss and took the Fulham station (;
worth having in their case because it lessened the
chance of early lead by Cambridge. 1he start
was ana clean in both boats but the stroke set
was very quck-i2 said man by my side, but
counted 80 40 which is quite enough. IL did not
average over 81 later. In the first 100 rods Cam
bridge had drawn half length ahead-which she
never lost. The Light Blue rowing was really good
Shafto setting a long stroke, well rowed through
the feather out of the water the hands then coming
sharply away from the chest, and the crew well 10
gcther, with straight backs. OF Oxford not 80 much
could be said Moss's stroke was short and, such as
it was seven was almost excusable for thinking ne
could improve on it. TO my mind, seven and stroke
might have exchanged places, Marriott looking
all over the better and better oar OF
the d. two Together, for whatever reason,
the Dark Blue eight were not either al
the beginning, middle, OF end of the race; ana
even had they won it the same would have had TO
be said. OF losers it is sometimes reckoned
safe To say anything, so lmrsh IS the measure OF
Judgment the world awards TO defeat. But II they
had won, nobody would have ventured to call thehi
a handsome eight. Their chance lay IN their
strength and staying power. or rather IN the
conjectured infcriority of Cambridge to them III
these respects. The race showed no sign of 1t. The
fine turn of speed which the enemies of the Light
Blue admitted they possessed was backed by better
endurance than even their friends expected them to
display. Or else Oxford was one of the stoutest
eights ever seen on the river. Cambridge had a
good bit of hard work to do for the first mile. They
did not seem to have Oxford completely III hand I'll
past Craven Cottage yet at this point, as at Others
their style was always neat. At llammersmith
Bridge Cambridge led by more than clear length,
which they had increased TO three by the time they
were past Chiswick, where 50 many races have
been won and lost 1t was thought they would
come TO grief in a wind but the wind had not blown
long enough to raise a surf, and they Travelled
through 1t in apparent comfort. Oxford had no
hope of winning when once past the Eyot; there
never was a moment when they pressed their
opponents hard. aud Cambridge won by four
lengths-or more. oxford pulled up before they had
crossed the line-a thing one ever saw done, and


nre to bring down on their heads many eager curses
from non-rowing men of that University. They
were greatly distressed. but might have padded on
a little further, for forms sake.


Oxford has now won IL races and Cambridge 10


tie was hoped for last year; IL will be hoped for
next year. aud If it comes it is possible the steady
partiaity of the British public for the Light Blue
may shift to Oxford. The Cambridge victory this
year is extremely popular. G. W. g.
Year: 1876




IBY TELEGRAPH To IRBUNE.l


WASHINGTON, April 19.-A story was teleJ
graphed from this city last night The substance Of which
related connection of Secretary Brstow with the
Texas Construction Company II was to the effect that
Mr. Bstow the solicitor OF that organization had
Commission sent out from the Interior Department at
the expense of the Government 10 ascertain the value o
and certain Mexican private land grants that the
Commission instead of reporting to the Secretary of tne
Interior reported to Mr. BristOw soicor OF the road
direct the effect Of which to give him information
advance, which he used for his private benefit and
that the Government bore the expense. Some Of the
errors In this statement these: First Commits
tOn was sent, but q private citizen went under the
circumstances below described Secondly, This gentle
man gave the Company and the Interior Department
copies Of his report Thirdly, The Government never
paid one dollar Of the expense OF this gentleman, al
though the Government was greatly benefited by tine
result Of the mission.


The circumstances were that very considerable por
non OF these lands in which the Texas Pacific Company
had an interest originally covered by Mexican titles
IL those very lands the United States Government had
an equal onehalf interest. II became important bOth foi
the Government and the Company the
legaleond ion Of these old titles and their history An
extended knowledge Of Spanish and OF several Spanish
Mexican dialects as well as thorough under
Standing OF Mexican law Was necessary thor





man, A. r. c. Hopkins of san Francisco.
was found WHO possessed the necessary qualifications.
He Ia known in California by the United states su-
pr Court as expert in these matters. He was ell
gagged by the Company this work. Before going he
obtained from tue Interior Department simple letter
heerodting him To whOmsoever the letter might come 20
an Amer1csn'ctzen engaged in the work in question
The letter stated that he TO receive
from the Government This private professional gentle
proceeded to Mexico, and after much time
and labor obtained the desired information, put
Il in the form Of report, and gave copies both to tie
Interior Department and 10 the Company. That report
contains very accurate, careful history Of the land
titles In question, with abstracts OF tile and all inor-
nation necessary TO a thorough understanding OF the
subject is Of great value TO the Government vel
~ to the Company, the Government has half in
terest In the lands and interest which IN every
respect identical with that OF the Company. For TIN,
service this gentleman entirely and solely OOmpen-
sated by the Company and never received one cent
nsm the Government
Year: 1876

ayers He would then have submitted an answer, and
the Managers would been forced TO ask tor time to
file another ronder and nobody could tell how long this
policy might have gone Mr. Carpenter next wanted the
Senate sitting court to be governed by the same
rules ordinary justice, receiving papers
documents until they had been read and passed upon
by the Senate. The proposition against which he was
acting 10 submit the OF both managers and
counsel TO the Secretary OF the Senate copies 10 be fur
nshed to the managers counsel the might be-
Tie result of the policy proposed by Mr. Carpenter woud
be to Overwbelm the with dilatory action.
Senator Edhunds seemed to catch the inten-
ton Of the counsel at once, and 1t was his
prompt action that defeated IL. The preliminary papers
and answers were 10 be considered by the cOntendng
lawyers who could judge for themselves what course to
pursue In regard To them 1t finally sctted that tile
Senate, court should adjourn until the 9th inst,
and that In the time the answer Of Gen. Bclnap to
the replication OF the Managers in regard to jurisdiction
should be filed with the Secretary OF the Senate, and
furnished to the Managers, and that the re-
jOnder OF the latter TO the same should take
the When the Court reconvenes it Will he
ready to proceed with the consideration OF the urisdc
ton question: both sides being ready for that purpose.
II generally conceded that the senate will decide that
1t has ulsdcto tnc ground stated by the Managers


1t is said that Bclknaps presence in court is for
the purpose Of carrying the idea that he appears as


private citizen and not in the capacity Of officer for
the purpose Of trial Secretary Of War. II he was
s in Office he would not appear; but his counsel hold
that private citizens must appear in person To answer
charges before court THIS, however, is rather trivial


In its character There is precedent for the exSecTe
tarys appearance In person. and his doing so is generally
regarded Mt ndcicatc II not downright effrontciy. His
bearing the senate IN the court whichever ii may
he called, pOpous it formerly was Secretary
of War, and modesty is quality which he
does not appear to understand. As soon rs
the adjourned to day. he walked TO the rear Of
the Snators seats, and beekoned TO Senator AlsoJ to
TO him. He also joined by two members OF the
House delegation from Iowa. and taking seat on sofa
in tie Chamber he seemed to be highly entertaining.
There does not appear 10 be calculations as to the
length OF the trial. Is is evident that it Will be
lnnred far into ;he summer.
Year: 1876

The first time, said he, that such regulation mas
been enforced without distinction OF persons l
suppose Prince or two might have stood On .ne
bridge without much risk to themselves or us ana
with greatioy to the loyal Briton. The throng OF
people seemed greater than ever; it always does
seem greater; the memory is not capacious enough
TO retain an impression of crowds vast. 1t Is the
fashion to compare the multtudes out for the boat
race with the multitudes EPSON Downs to see
the Derby. friend who has often seen both de-
clared as we came down that the number OF people
in sight at any one bend of the river was greater
than had ever been seen from the Grand Stand.
am not sure he was very far wrong. The names ana
lat yyei Uhts
Year: 1876

On Saturday evening this excellent min
strel troupe will give a.performsnce In this
city, at the Grand Opera House. The enter.
tainment will consist Of an entire change OF
programme, and introduce specialties that
have never before been seen In this city
The character of this troupe is well known
to the Wilmington people, and Will insure
them large house.
Year: 1876

ST. Louis, Feb. -Night-Bab-
cock has been acquitted OF the charge
of completely in the whisky frauds.


Judge Dillon reminded the jury that
the government owed duty to its
citizens as we'll as its revenue, and it
lay in the province Of the jury to
acquit as well as convict.


At the opening of the court this
afternoon the motion for a new trial in
the KcKee case was taken up and
argument begun.


At 1926 p. m. the jury in the Bali
cock case sent word that they had
found verdict, and they were imme-
diately ushered into court. On taking
their seats the foreman handed the
verdict to the clerk, who read it as
follows: ''We, the jury, find the de-
fendant not guilty" Some demon
stration in favor of the defendant was
made, but was quickly suppressed.
There was a general hand shaking,
however, and Gen. Babcock crossed
over to the jury and most heartily and
feelingly shook the hand of each jury
man and thanked him kindly for the
verdict. The General and his friends
then left court and started for their
hotel. On reaching the street the
party were heartily cheered by great
crowd which congregated in front of
the custom house, and almost every
body seemed well pleased at the re-
suit.
Year: 1876

[ suppose to myself that the enemy
will make this province their I'M mediate
object and since the defeat of their
scGem"s in North Carolina, by G Dlonel
Caswell, it is the most natural suppoa-
ton
Year: 1876

THE Naval committee of the House has
declined by party vote of five to four, to
accede to Secretary Robeson's request for a
public hearing. The refusal is gross ipjus-
tice, for the Secretary has the right to claim
for his testimony the same publicity which
has been given to that upon which so many
charges have been based against the manage
ment of his Department,
Year: 1876

The Presbyterian Assembly is of opinion
that the Chinese will make pretty good
Christians if the San Francisco hoodlums
will let them alone. They would certainly
be an improvement on some of the varieties
to be foundso on the Pacific slope.
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all indispensable, not ssariy for publication
but as a guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return reserve commu-
ncatiODs that are not used.
Year: 1876

have the largest and finest assort-
ment of Carriages in Maine. The product
Of my own factory during the winter
months. All Of them made Of carefully
selected material under my own personal
supervision, and By the best Mechanics
in New England. I offer the above at
reduced prices and as low as STRICTLY
FIRST CLASS WORK can be sold.


N. B.--This work cannot be found at
the Auction Sales.