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The Montana post., 1868-09-18

A VERY GOOD LITTLE BOY.-Little
Walter Draper is a very good little boy,
according to all the rules laid down for
good little boys. Last Sunday he asked
permission of his mother to go down TO
the Gould d Curry reservoir, which his
mother refused, on the ground OF its
being the Sabbath. Good little boys
sometimes cry little. and Walter began
blubbering.
why, Walter" cried his mother, II
am astonishedl The idea of your wish
ing 10 go down to the reservoir on the
Lords holy Sabbath to go swimming
with lot of bad little boys"
p Boo, hool' blubbers Walter. 81 did
not want to go a swimmin' with 'em, ma;
only wanted 10 go down an see the
bad little boys get drowned for goin
swimmin' Sunday-boo hoo.'- FT-
GINA Enterprise.
The Montana post., 1868-09-18
THE MONTANA POST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 49,

steamboatmen 10 undertake il them
selves. the Government has long estab-
lished this principle, that il assumes the
duty to improve the navigable waters
when it can be done to good effect, and
thew await its action. The Government
does not insure, and the loss of one car
go would trebly pay the outlay; we
hope to see memorial from the Legls-
Iature to Congress on this point next
winter. ~ "
Chicago, Aug. %, IS6S.
The Montana post., 1868-09-18

The Paris Figaro publishes the fol-
lowing extract of letter written by
Garibaldi TO one of his English CORES.
pondents: To attack Rome, / merely
await the moment that France shall
have come 10 blows with Prussia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
THE CASTLE GARDEN LABOR EXCHANGE
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: Comparing the operations OF the Cali
fornia Labor Exchange with those OF the NeWfork La
Dor you stste in RaPsg for an
number per month since is formation OF 3o wn tne se
Exchange With much larger he has furnished mens Tor
an average per month Of Only l,4Oo persona"
GU are in in reference 10 the New-York Ex-
of the sst u shows that this insttution has furnished
employment from the LIST OF January 10 LIST OF july 10
II emgrants, or to an average number OF 2l5S per
month. . -,
ornia Labor Exchange is only In existence since the ISL
Of May last and had the full benet OF the busiest une
been IN operation during the Winter the dnes6 time OF
the year. The extraordinary activity OF such an hsu
ton during the months OF May and June does not FURNISH
a reliable criterion for its average eiheleney: -,
will also call attention TO material dlnerence in tne
character OF these two institutions Inc Canorna EA
change furnishes employment to eingants mta 70 ~
zens n1ire or Gd0pted The NewYOrk Exchange, being
under the authority OF the Commissioners ol %
must confne its operations 70 emlgrants WIN ae no' no
years in the country Again you say -. - ,...,
receive letters from farmers VINO seen s %
existence Labor Exchange in New1oM IL "s"' " wen
make itself known 20 It's M, ower
The undersigned has used all means WITHIN ms poWcl
TO make the existence OF this institution Known hl
near; he has distributed many tnGuSau r and
forth the objects and purposes OF the LABOR
he continues TO do so. lie mas COMMUNICATES IT.
monthly reports regularly TO all organs OF tne Meopy
tan press having large country orcuauiDn, n
maintains an extensive correspondence WIN numerous
private persons and public boards who are supposed "
take some interest In such an enterprise: - -, ,,,
am also informed that the COMMISSIONERS Vi EiSia
ton have spent 80 900 for advertising. A., 80.
Hence II many farmers are stll Ignorant OF the eAs
ence OF the NewYork Labor Exchange IL s9 bi a
such Ignorance must be mainly attributed 70 the wv"
viii further point TO the fact that the demand Tor
labOrers since the middle OF March mas alway t S
awake employers throughout the country are wen aWaIo
Of the existence Of this institution Roby a o yours
truly, "A hL dhEdod hk Foh,r Exchange.
NetU- York, August IL, 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: The problem of how to obtain labor at
fair olive and let live" rate Of wages Is just now en-
caglng large share Of attention Believing that nave
solved It, WILL If may 80 far ntrude on your space
briefly state my plan.
There are in Europe and in England alone thousands
OF skilled mechanics who would gladly hail chance to
emigrate to America If they absolutely certain OF
finding work at once on landing To this class weeks
loss of work would mean weeks loss OF food to them
selves and their families and this doubt slight as 1t 49, Is
all that prevents to my certain knowledge thou-
sands of able workmen Just the bone and slnew that
America welcomes heartily from Fastening 10 her
shores Now IL these workmen wanted over here the
remedy is smpe-remove this fancied obstacle Change
doubt into certainty by Offering these men, while In their
own country employment Immediately they land, and
the result will be they will gratefully accept your offer
How long II this were done, would 1t be before the labor
market would freed from its present depressing lnnu
ences and Capital meet Labor as they always shouu
meet-to their mutual advantagei shall shortly leave
for Europe to obtain and bring back with me some O
mechanics for Boston. would undertake 10 make II
1000 for New-York II she required It, should Do gan
10 hear from any of your contractors master masons OF
carpenters who might wish to avail themselves OF my
services TO obtain for them skilled labor which would DO
free from the thradom Of Trades Unions, and TO give
them more details Of my method than could venture 70
occupy your space with The growing Importance OF TINS
matter is my excuse for troubling you obedienty
yours, FRANK W. hEsIoS AleHi'e0"
Boston, Mass, Aug. 10, 1863
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.


SIR: In my journeys to Chicago and st.
Louis or while stopping at the hotels have frequently
seen The Hetc York Herald and of the column OF
Personals II anything, for no other matter Is so
conspicuous This is made up for the most part OF two
kinds OF items the first kind solcits meeting between
the two sexes second kind proves that the meetings
are criminal Evidently the parties are comparative
strangers or there the best OF reasons why they
should not meet Thus have what is called leading
paper doing the work OF those who would blush
II plush could be SEEM the name of his occupation
mentioned to him.
understand that this paper Is taken into lamihes
Having girls OF own but think that they VINO
receive into their houses either careless or very
busy Young persons cannot have fixed ideas, and yoang
women I'm particular, easily deceived. need not
mention what objects and sentiments attract then Tor
father as we'll husband, should know from ms own
experience, from what he has learned OF the human
heart that attery and professions lead many astray
have doubt that these personals have led 10 the ruin
OF thousands OF young women
Now permit TO say not as professor OF religion ana
not as having much sanctity or goodness but as
father loving my daughters wh0 so far as know, are
neither worse nor betterthan the OF girls would
not have that paper with these personals come INTO my
family for any consideration In the ordinary course no
man could lay money enough down before me tempt me
TO such thing. am amazd that such OraEen nlany
should permitted in your city and Ia this land AT the
top OF the first column and on the first page tha the
first glance OF the eye DO caught II is as one De-
held the apex OF the crater Of the kingdom OF darkness
and death pouring out pollution. Truly, your friend
Star GTOpe, Illinois. SANGAMON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: The Free Trade League is actively
working il there any systematic labor going among
the Friends OF American interests Here In Philadelphia
within the past week two large and attractive post
have been put in conspicuous places all over the
city, with the speciOus and plausible axoms OF the Free
Traders attracyey displayed hold that nations
families and connected with other nations as families
with each IN the community. Each family must look TO
its interest first; must In business guard It's own
affairs and not guided by the persuasion OF inter
ested neighbor, speedily the means Of living would
pass away. Just IL is with us nation. We must
guard interests jealousy families DO else
wealth and power so far from Increasing must neeessa
rlly wane The Free Traders laborng against our
dearest interests Honest they are, doubt in many
cases bus the result their abors II crowned with
cess, will be the less hurtful call attention TO
their here in she hope that those competent
the opposing forces may organize for movement
PHILADELPHIA Aug. s, 1868
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
To THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: On Monday night, the basement of the
building Nos AS and 400 West Twenty seyenthst was
burglariousy entered and three casks OF wine were
stolen each Of the casks weighing at least 600 pounds
No clue TO the perpetrators far has been obtained
The officer duty there says that his beat is too long,
that he cannot the ground quick enough 10
surprise engaged in such operations To remove
such casks in daylight would require three strong men,
and dray with or two horses and would take three
quarters OF an hours e not longer At night. under
the circumstances 1t could not be done In less time 1t
moonlight and In open street; and that the officer
In charge OF the district should be 80 long from any
point OF observation, shows clearly that he neglected his
duty The police authorities anxious to prevent the
OF this from appearing In the papers because
they say IL would put the robbers on their guard THIS
OF course They ashamed of their work
and do not care have the public know it, but think II
ought TO be known. Respectfully yOus, .
j. 4. SHEPHERD, No ti6 West Twenty -seventh-st.
"a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN IN TEXAS.

In the Texas Convention. on the 3lst ult.,
the following report Female Suffrage was made by the
committee To whom the subject was referred:
We the undersigned members OF the Committee on
State Affairs after examining the declaration presented
by Mr. Mundne female suffrage, respectfully present
tis minority report and unhesitatingy state that we
are opposed TO female suffragenot because think
them OF any less capacity than men, but foTS0oh, we
think that by the very law OF their natures they are
transcending above an active participation the govern
ment the country and their native modesy and Unborn
refinement OF feelings cause every true woman TO SHRINK
from mnglng in the busy noise OF election days. They
are conscious that they exercise by keeping themselves
in their appropriate spheres, and by exhibiting all those
gentle qualities directly opposed 10 the rougher SEX IN
their capacities Of wives aud mothers an influence
mghtier far than that OF the elective franchise We are
opposed It, further because believe that the goOd
OF every in the land teaches her thsi
granting them the power TO vote is direct open nsus
10 their sex by the implication that they are I'M
womany as desire the privilege. We therefore believe
that such declaration should not pass this body VI gen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: Can you explain why the Trustees OF
st. Lukes Hospital exclude by their printed laws from
visiting its patients clergymen all others than those
belonging to the ministry Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church and how this is consistent with their apPea-
tion at the commencement OF the institution to all de-
nominations for procuring subscriptions II any others
bv way OF special personal favor and through tedious
Efforts Surely such excluslveness should be generally
known In the community, who have right to know the
for W We are quite ready think that other re-
gous bodies might show the same spirit in institutions
Connected with them We know thing. however that
No snch nrohbiton is made In Catholic hospitals,
and we may we'll learn whether Epscopalians or any
thing else lesson Of beneyolence and charity there-
from. OCoiiNS
Heu- York, Aug. IA, 1853.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
SINKING OLA HOUSE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

The Bulletin of July 30 says: Last night
about III o'clock when the neghborhood Of the ntersee
ton of washington and Eastss quiet there was
sudden crash, and then continued cracking, which
lasted several minutes No moving &C the tme'
except Tobias the proprietor OF the Eagle coffee a
loon. He out into the street. and found that 'e
piles under the house had given way, owing 70
the pushing out into deep water OF the material n2
which they had been driven. Tobias Immediately calico
10 some fishermen who We're sleeping In the upper pt
Of the house. and they made their escape with
fortunately without sustaining any injuries Inc NOUS ~
continued sinking gradually for several minutes whno
inclined the center the Westinghouse slde 70 an
forward. Such Is the state IL " W now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR : The communication in your issue of
9Th in relation to the will Of KoscuszkO is exceedingly
interesting, and Mr. Wertenbaker is entitled TO the
thanks OF every reader OF The TRIBUNE for his valable
contribution TO the history of country sBut every
who reads this noble document will desire TO know
the viii OF Koscuszko executed In whole or In part
What amount OF property thus dedicated to freeing
and eevatng the despised racei What became OF 1t
We earnestly solicit more light Truly yours, 4.
CottaersDOrt Pa, Aug. 3, 1863,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: A person in this city has invented
machine-a combination of wheels, balls, and levers
which has been going weeks, and which he claims
TO be the long sOughtfor perpetual motion been
visited by best mechanics who utterly unable TO
explain it detect any hidden force Can You place
this note the hands OF any competent scientific gentle
In New York. who would feel sufficient in the
subject to Reading look at the machine and solve
tho problem which has puzzled all orr msohanicsi
READING, Penn, Aug. 7, 1866.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
THE TURF.
TRoTTING ON THE FASHION COURSE.

N' lhE FASnlON tOURSE,
A trotting-match which, from the privacy
with which 1t was gotten up did not bring out y.,x
large attendance, took place on the Fashion Cour ..
Saturday afternoon Last The betting was not spirited
The track was in good order and the contestants e,A
of which had previously won race) in unexcep-
tionable condition. The horses were a gray eed,n.
driven by Budd" Doble, and bay mare whose etyo.
put into the hands Of Dan" Mace There -
some difficulty IN getting away; but, after SCORING &
times the horses started the gray leading slightly AZ
the quarterpoe, however. the mare had the odd. az
about four lengths, which lead she kept until PASSING
judges stand-Time, 1853. The second heat ended 40 10
avoraby TO the mare In 252 but at the close OF the TINA
the tables were turned, and the gray in ahead Nv
four lengthsTime, 252 The fourth heat made the ma.
the winner by six lengths she sailed past the stand ~
1855. The following Is a summary: :"
FASHION CoURsE-Aug IS 1853 Maeh Tor 500 three IN a..
harness ~ -
Il
K d. DoslDgs d. r. Prescott.
Time. 1883, 2:52, 2:52, ass
RENSSELAER, PARK RACES TROY, NY
On Saturday the third and last of these race.
run. and won by Jubal in two straight heats MIL
heats, best two in three beating Clara Clarita Tina
147A and l:49.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
BASE BALL.
UNION VS.. EMPIRE OF ST. LOUIS.

LNIUN vs. EMFIKE OF 81 LOUIS'
On Friday, as announced by telegraph, the
Unions met the Empire Clubs of st. Louis, with WHOM
they played their fifteenth game since their deparsus
fIom NewYork. Their has thus far been cour
pete Pabor the pitcher for the Unions. only served
this department during the game for the first four In
nngs and the totals stood IL to against the c1apl0na
At this uncture PabOr took the second base Wright go
ing 20 PITCH and strange enough nom that point Out the
Empires scored Thus far the Unions nave
scored 6ls runs against 2O9 average OF a. and over
TO game. TO a. and for their opponents below
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
ITEMS.

On Saturday the Eckford and Olympic Club
OF Washington played, the victory going TO the Ecords
by totals of u 10 a.
The Olympics left New-Y0rk Saturday even
ing and play to-day at Philadelphia with the Athletic
Club. There engagements at Philadelphia VIII Keep
them there during this whole week.
The Star Club of Brooklyn won tremendous
victory over the Harlem Club Of NewYork Saturday
the score being 81 TO g.
To-day the Mutual and Atlantics Clubs meet
at the Union Ground, Wiamsburgh THIS is one OF the
great contests Of the season
The game at Buffalo on Saturday, between
the Niagara and Excelsior Clubs he former OF whom
defeated the Aantics and the latter the Athecs) was
clear victory for the Nagaras their score being ~ |"
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17

Ist ~ 81 9TH 5:h. 9Th 1th. sh. 9th Total.
E EaS2 49," : : ; FL o"n
Bmpre times Foul Bound Catches-Brdshsl o. Rlghou,
Catches StrikesBrda, FIEbbon Oats on POu BalA-
Union two times; Empire four times Tms Of gAme2:O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
GEN. LOGAN AT PO'KEEPSlE.

TIE RECORD OF THE DEMOCRATIC PART NE,
VIEwED-uOw REBELS DEFENpEp I'M
CONsTITUTION-wHICH is THE EAlh 1-', Va
CANT PARTY THE MEN WHO ARR NUM- Ml-
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30
Rotation In Office.

The idea that there should be rotation In
office is rather q popular notion, aud 1t appears
TO be difficult and an uphill business to con-
vince the people that 1t is = doctrine that
should be discarded. Columns might be
written in regard to It, but now, and In this
connection, we have only one word to say in
regard 10 it.
The practice in regard to frequent changes
Of members Of Congress is, in Its application,
Iul-chieyOus and detrimental TO the public
business.
new House Of Representatives, Is to be
elected this fall, and our advice to the Repub-
lean Vtrty il, that, SO far as is possible, they
Hhor.l keep their present members. They
will hr more useful, and will serve the country
10 be ter advantage than new and uuinstructed
mcmbcrs.
The longer that man remains In Congress,
tho better is hc prepared to 10 the work as.
signed HIN.
We say, Therefore, let AL the districts return
thc Ianr,ncrs they now have, unless there are
gOyi FcgsuGl Tor change.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30

The democratic marty believes nothing, af-
firms nothing, has no principles beyond Ger.
tain declarations in opposition to what the
Republican party may do or propose TO do
The Democratic creed consists solely and ex-
cIusiyely In an array of negations. Anything
the Republican party navy do or even fore
shadow as a work 10 be done is at once con-
demned AMI tie blttcTest dcnunclation Of the
men and the measures is resUrted to, to excite
prejudice, and to mislead the public mind in
respect to the purposes ard the principles OF
the party In power.
This was the case all through the war, and
II has been most smphat!cally the case ever
since the close OF the contest. Every measure
deemed necessary to put down the rebellion
was attacked by a band OF wicked men, con-
federated together to overthrow this Govern
ment, Snd tne friends Of the Union were de.
noInccd and opposed by the self-styled Demo-
cratic party both in and out Of Congress.
How has Il been during the efforts made BY
tho lyyAl peoulc North and south who acting
in gr.1rd tncc with the law. of Conrrcas have
,trur-lcL for more than three long vcsrs IN
brgaT the whole south into h,rmony with tho
FEDERAL Irnipnt At eycrv stcn Dcn ,rratir
,,,o,l,l,,, b,s l,c,,, ,,,o.t ytoIon,
Tho whole conduct or Tho ,yonncrb,,l no.
morr,cv In il. activities and In ali of i,s avon.
cics and ctEorts h,s bccn tho denial and onnosi
tio, IN eycrv rcnnbIic,n rr,pc,nIe , nd ,ne.sure
Ictus st,.o low C,,,, an ah,,oms th,, al
can .oo ,hcr, ro,r,oo, r,s,oI ,ho A.,,a....
biI an, ,I.o tho 49, rnox,n y. ,ho anni,,,',
I'M Erom 0r.,t ~ ,,s, hor,sa .nI OS,o. ,t,
,,ct, everv ncmocr,tI. ,non,ho, ~ Conr,aas
onnosoL ,yo sIon,ion or ,hnso ,'nasm.os sos
Tho .Imis.ior ~ thcse S,.,cs and or.ry ne,n.
ocr,tIc no,vsn.n.r in Tho I,nJ al .,o,,roI,,I-
cisn NJ tho Connerho.I ncrs,.sIon ory.J 90,
o,alDst tho ajri.sio, ~ ,hes. S,,,o, 7,
.,or,. ,,,r.,ron,,t ~ 49,, -, H., .,
vo.e ard 80, ,,I,t,o ,,i ia, Io,.aIi.,L ,J
Lecn excluded ,bsre you'd not h,ve hcso In
Conyrs.s nor anv,yhc,s oiso ,r,nn,, tbo IA
n,orP,cv ,bc io'.t or,osi,Ior % tho s,,,Is,Io,
-, -. 60, r., =. T., y,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30
lIOnoring the Dead.

BosToN, June 29.-GoycrnOr Bullock has Is
sued orders for rendering ofiieial honoIs to the
remains Of Rear Admiral Bell and Lieutenant
Commanders Reid and Mckenzie, which will
be removed from tho navy yard tomorrow. A
funeral cortcge will accompany the bodies
through the city 10 the depot, and minute
guns will be fired.
In the case of Dir. John Flint, of boston,
against the New York and Norwich Trans.
portnt.on Company, to recover damages for
the lOss Of one Of his legs, oceasIoncd by the
discharge Of n muskct In the hands OF a United
States soldier in June, 1864, the jury rendered
u verdict for the plaintiff for 10000.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR.


wAsHINTTOS, June -, 1875
On IT." petition OF STEPHEN J. GoLp, u Corn.
wall, Conn praying for the extension VI II patent
granted to him on the - day OF October, ISL, Tor
an Improvement in Warming Houses by Steam,
whith tax cs place on the 81 day Of October, ISIS;
Patent ONCE on MONDAY, the 18th day Of srpieIn-
beg next, at ~ o'clock, IN. aud all pafsous re no
uhed 10 appear and show cause, " any they have,
why said petition ought not to be granted.
fgrSOh !pnOsng the extension are required to
no ~ the Patent once their objections, specially
Lay Of hegTingi all testimony hlod by either party
70 be used a. the said hearing, NUT be taken aud
bdiee, which will be furnished on application.
tmony, must bo nled In the office ti0sHfy days he.
lore tue day VI hoaTlngi the arguments. II any,
with u ten days attor hllng tho testimony,
Ordered, also, that this notice be pubishedin the
REPuBLlG4S and the Ints!ti0enCsr, Washington.
ID. U. and In tho Register, New Haven, Conn ce
week for three successive woekIi the hrsl Of said
Day Of hearing. K st. STOUT,
isa. Psi Acting Com mi ssinnaT 81 pniants
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30

We give to our readers the able message Of
Mayor Bowen to the CITY Councils. The va
TioWs suggestions and facts which 1t contains
will be the subject OF an extended article.
We may congratulate our readers upon the
beginning of the important work Of improve
ment, to be carried on with that energy and
Industry which our Mayor is well known to
lOsscBs.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30

THEIR APPEARS 10 be several newspaper
men In luck. II Is reported that Whitelaw
iced, the IJI'e Of the Cincinnati Gu=ciic, is
Slerell Al editorial position on the New York
hLWHe, And Mack, the former correspondent
he Cincinnati Commercial, has become the
pr OF the uIuir-J.