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The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-29
We commend the following from the

We commend the following from the pen
of Horace Greedy. Every word of 1t Is true !;
'Our farmers sons desert their fathers
homes and shun their fathers calling, not
because they hate work, as Is often unjustly
charged, but because they revolt at the pros.
pect Of mental stagnation and sterility. II
oxen are 10 be their associates all day, they
would prefer more intellectual companion
ship for the evening. But, the days work
ended and supper eaten, there Is too often
not even fresh newspaper In the house to
be read; IL there be . weekly village gazette
that Is too generally deemed sufficient But
not does not satisfy the boy who has had
ten or twelve winters and nearly 70 many
summers training In our American schools
he needs more generous and varied mental
diet, even though he does not clearly recog-
nize that need. In its absence Ills home
seems vacant, dreary, repulsive; he flies
from II to the nearest grogshop for society
and solace, and in time drifts away 70 some
village or city, where he can find more and
reader stimulus at once for body and soul.
He Is lost forever 10 the farm, because the
farm made no proper effort To retain him.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-29

The statement is made that General Geo.
II. Thomas wss presented, not long ago, in a
very quiet way, with one hundred thous-
and dollar residence, and that the gift was re-
fused in a private aote, which, at General
Thomas request was kept from publication.
If the statement Is true it should be made
public for the example II conveys. President
Grant has not only disgraced himself, but the
nation, by accepting from everybody gifts Of
all classes and values. The shameful result
il, that to have been contributor TO one of
the many funds raised for such purpose has
constituted an undeniable recommendation
for official position quite equal in potency to
the ties Of censanguinity. IfGeneral Thomas
has shown that he is superior TO such charla-
tany or funkeyism he is entitled to credit in
in the same proportion that Generals Grant
Sherman and Mcclellan are liable to censure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

Tho Tennessee Election and Its Moral.
everything before them. Senter is elected
Governor by heavy majority, and there Is
probably a majority of conservatives returned
for both branches of the Legislature. No one
will be surprised at this result; for the violence,
bitterness and ultra course of the radicals
there, as in other parts of the South, have dis
gasted the moderate republicans. The reac-
ton against radcalsm which was seen in Vir-
ginia has extended to Tennessee, and will run,
probably, through the whole South. The posi-
ton of political parties in that section of the
republic must have powerful influence in the
reorganization and course of parties through
out the whole country. The victory in Ten
nessee, as In Virginia, is not democratic
one; for the conservative republicans were the
balance Of power, If not the majority, in turn
ing the election against the radicals. There
was undoubtedly an alliance or concert Of
action with the democrats and moderate repub-
licans; but II the democrats expect to make
capital out Of the result and to reor-
ganize their party upon it they must
abandon their old dogmas and con-
struct platform on which all the conservative
elements can unite. On the other hand, should
the radicals modify their ultra policy and unite
with the administration in more conservative
course, they may head off the democracy and
secure longer lease of power. In any event,
however, the elections in the Southern States
will put the political elements Of the country
in state Of fermentation, and will In all pro-
liability cause reorganization or modification
of parties. As consequence of the election
In Tennessee 1t is not unlikely that x-Presl
dent Johnson may be returned to the United
States Senate. He has considerable party
In the State, and is an able political manager.
Should it be so he will prove thorn in the
side of the administration, and might have no
little influence in shaping the course and future
of parties. Still the administration holds the
trump cards, if 1t knows how to play them--if,
in word, it ignores ultra radicalism and fol-
lows public sentiment The elections in the
Southern States give o lesson to both the
great parties of the country. 1t remains to be
seen how they will be instructed by them or
what use they will make of them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

| green, blue and violet, occupied the field in
place of the prismatic image of the
sun which had just disappeared. These
long, correspondent line for line, and
were separated by dark space In which /
| could see no lines The finder showed that
these two spectra were caused by two magnif-
| cent protuberances which were now visible on
| each side of the point of contact One Of
minutes Cor one-tenth of the suns diameter) in
height it looked like the flame of furnace
| rushing violently from the openings of the
burning mass within, and driven by strong
wind The one to the right presented the ap-
| pearance of mass of snowy mountains with
it's base resting on the moons limb, and en-
lightened by a setting SUM-" ''The preceding
observation shows at once :-First-The gas
eous nature of the protuberances (the lines
being bright). Second-The general similarity
of their chemical composition Qhe spectra COR
responding line for line). Third-Their chem
ical species (the red and blue lines of their
spectrum being no other than the lines G and
+ of the solar one, and belonging, as is we'll
known, to hydrogen gas)."
Later and from fuller observation he con-
Guided First, that the luminous protube-
RANGES observed during total eclipses belong
unquestionably to the crcumsoar regions.
Second, that these bodies are mainly or en-
tirely composed of incandescent hydrogen gas.
Third, that they are subject to movements
of which no terrestrial phenomenon can give
us any idea; since, though they are masses of
| matter having several hundred times the
| volume of the earth, they change completely
their form and position in the course of few
minutes"
Considering the many points of observation
and the large numbers of scientific men who
are engaged considering, too, the superior APP
paratus which science will bring to its aid,
great things are expected from the observa-
| tons Of to-day.
For many reasons the day will be interest
| ing. There are many still living who remem-
Der the eclipse of 1912. To all such this will
be but little of surprise. There are many
| however, who have never witnessed any suoh
| phenomenon. To all such 1t will, indeed, be
a ''new thing" There are hundreds of thou
sands again who will never see another eclipse.
Before such another material phenomenon
| presents itself to the wondering gaze of NOR
tails, telescopes and microscopes will to them
be useless. This day all will gaze, admire,
wonder. Many will pry into the mysteries o.
nature. Some will worship. Few will scoff
Is it unnatural in such circumstances to ex.
press the hope that faith this day will bt
strengthened as well as knowledge increased
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

CURRENCY. --IIere is the latest view of the
Tribune in regard to the currency -"While,
therefore, we travel on the direct road to me-
tallic payments, by pursuing course which
diffuses knowledge of our resources and conf
dence in our ability to redeem, we can, for the
time, safely leave the currency to take care Of
itself" And only the other day, and for
months and years, has the same voice
clamored for specie payment on any terms,
every terms, in season and out Of season.
When this change Of tune? Somebody recently
employed Greeley to write on political econo-
my. That led him to study political economy,
and in the course Of the study he has mastered
few problems in finance, and now knows that
our currency in our situation may DO left Ito
take care Of ITSELF"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

Frederick Leiss to be that OF his brother, William
Leiss, who left this city for Europe early In June.
John II. Plat. major in the rebel army, was
arrested on Thursday night on charge OF having
on the 4th OF October last while prisoner at Jeffer
son, Texas assisted in killing three OF his guard and
making his escape
Summonses have been served by United States
Marshal Dalton upon nineteen Brooklyn bankers for
failure to make their monthly returns to the asses
sors as required by the internal revenue laws.
Frenchman named Anthony Nein was arrested
yesterday on a charge Of manufacturing bogus
coin. Upon his premises were found dies, presses
and all the paraphernaiia necessary for making gold
and silver coin. and quantity OF metal so similar
In appearance 10 gold and silver that few experts
can detect the difference
The cost OF street repairs In Brooklyn for the
month OF July was $780, as reported by q commit
tee to the Board OF water Works In regard street
cleaning the same committee say that the streets
are much cleaner than they were heretofore, over
5000 loads Of dirt having been removed from the
Seventh ward alone.
In the matter OF the Third avenue BROOKLYN con-
troversy another injunction was served yesterday
on the Water Board, issued on the complaint OF Mr..
n. T. Higbie.
Between Thursday evening and yesterday morn
ing three stores on Fulton street. Brooklyn were
tered by burglars and goods to various amounts
stolen.
The Inman line steamship City OF Washington,
Captain JONES' will leave pier No. IS North river at
one p. NJ to-day for Liverpool, via Queenstown.
The malls for Europe will close at the Post once at
twelve NJ.
The steamship Vile de Paris, Captain Surmont,
viii leave pier No. so North river about one p NJ
to-day for Brest and Havre. The French mails VIII
close at the Post ONCE at twelve NJ.
The National line steamship Denmark, Captain
Cato will sail from pier No. Al North river at three P.
NJ. to-day for Liverpool, touching at Queenstown to
land passengers. &c.
The steamship Europa, Captain Mcdonald, OF the
Anchor line, will leave pier No. 20 North river at
twelve N. to-day for Londonderry and Glasgow
The steamship United states. Captain Norton. OF
the Merchants steamship line will leave pier No. IL
North river at three P. NJ to-day for New Orleans
direct
Gold opened yesterday at 1885,, touched 1904, and
136, but was steady most OF the day at 13o, closing
at 136A. The stock market was fairly active, with
the Western railway shares as the features, closing
strong on these and firm on the Vanderbilt stocks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

The management of Sing Sing Prison has
been VIGOROUSLY bad for some time. Revolts
among the prisoners, murder and bloodshed
within the prison walls and escapes Of convicts
have been the rule for many months past.
We published yesterday the presentment of
the Grand Jury of Westchester county, made
upon the suggestions of Judge Cochran in his
recent charge. The Grand Jury recite the
circumstances Of INSTRUMENTATION, escapes,
cruel punishments, and SO forth, all of which
have already been published in the HERALD as
they occurred. They make few suggestions
as to the best mode of correcting the existing
evils in the prison system, and their sugges-
tons, we should suppose, can be very easily
adopted. They comprise the employment of
a more efficient class Of men as keepers and
guards; higher salary for these officials,
which might induce better men to accept those
situations larger number Of officers in
the prison to control the one thousand five
hundred convicts, the absence of political
favoritism in the selection Of these officers,
and the same discrimination in awarding of
contracts for prison supplies. All, or nearly
all, of these improvements can be adopted by
the State Prison Inspectors if they choose to
perform their duty faithfully. We have urged
all these points upon the State Prison mana
| gers repeatedly, and we doubt whether the
recommendations of the Grand Jury will have
any better effect. But that they have reached
the causes of the difficulties existing in the
management of Sing Sing Prison there can be
very little doubt 1t remains to be seen now
whether this official interference will receive
any consideration at the hands of the prison
authorities. If not, the next Legislature will
have to remodel the whole State Prison
| system.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

Nor DEAD YEr.-Andy Johnson's return to
the United States Senate, in view of the result
In Tennessee, is almost certain. This is not
the least satisfactory result of the contest in
that State. Andy is a bold, positive exponent
of that class of political ideas that is least
agreeable to the blatant radical rulers. He has
the one grand virtue that he will not be put
down, and therefore, discussion in the Senate
will be the less monotonous for his presence
He has Union record that no man can i'm
peach. He is a Southern Senator not open to
the carpetbag objection nor assailable on the
copperhead sheer. He is genuine in all senses,
absolutely fearless and honest, and will snake
Rome howl" from his place in the Senate with
much better effect than ever he did in his mes
sages. He is the first President since John
Quincy Adams whose political vitality has not
been exhausted by the Presidency
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

The additional particulars which we pub
lished yesterday relative to the murder of Mrs.
Hobbs by Major White clear the terrible Bos-
terry which at first enveloped it. 1t appears
from the testimony at the inquest that the
deceased lady, who is described as having
been ''highly accomplished and widely
known" had for twelve years lived happily as
the wife of DR.. Alvah Hobbs, but that pre-
vlous to her marriage she had been the doc
tors housekeeper that she was divorced from
q former husband; that the doctor was
divorced from former wife, and that the
Major, an invalid resident In their family, had
long been passionately In love with Mrs.
Hobbs, whose life he had attempted to take
with knife in 1861 in fit of jealousy, after
which he was confined for six months in an in
sane asylum at South Boston. Most impru-
IDENTIFY invited to become an inmate of the
family Of DR.. Hobbs, his medical adviser,
Major White carried into execution on Tuesday
evening threats which, it is testified, he has
often made to kill the wife of his host. It is
difficult to suppose that the murderer was not
insane.
But what curious revelation this case
would be Of the state Of society in Puritancal
Boston If it were not known that Boston is no
longer inhabited by Bostonians. Everybody who
has visited the Club of the Universe" is aware
that several years ago all the Bostonians de la
gielle roche moved out of town. They only come
in town every day to do business for few hours
in State street and on Long wharf, accom-
panied by their wives and daughters, who go
shopping awhile, and whom they rejoin at tea
time in Broo kline or Waltham or Newton, or
some other de lightful suburban retreat within
five to forty miles distance of the State House.
After sunset Bostonians proper can wash their
hands of all the indecencies and crimes that
have converted Boston Common and Boston
streets into modern counterpart Of Sodom
and Gomorrah.
Let US not be unjust even to the Boston
Pharisees, who know nothing of an the in
iquity on which Park street steeple and the
Old South nightly look down with horror, and
who therefore, continually sing In their rural
homes the ''holier-t than hou" song with which
tney nave mdue LHe WuOle WOTiu anu tue
| rest of mankind" familiar. In this very latest
| so-called Boston tragedy is not the murderer a
crazy Canadian9 Let, then, the burden of
responsibility rest not on pious Bostonians,
but rather upon the fatal facilities of the
| divorce laws in almost all the United States
| except South Carolina, and on the folly of an
| unfortunate husband who welcomes furious
| lover of his wife to the bosom of his family.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

The political or constitutional experiment
for the commingling Of people of two distinct
races on terms of perfect citizen equality which
is being attempted in this country is likely to
lead to serious trouble during its progress
towards final solution. From Mobile we
have reports of the occurrence of serious and
fatal riot between whites and negroes during
moment of outdoor rejoicings conducted by
the republicans of that city, In celebration of
the triumph Of their candidate for the Con.
gressional representation of the district. An
exclusively negro black-republican. meeting
was held under the conduct of some white lead
ers, the enfranchised Africans being for the
friends allege, Of the prevalence of certain ru-
mors to the effect that they would be assailed-
and thus for self-protection. Unfortunately a
collision-of the origin Of which we have, as
usual, very conflicting statements-did occur
between men of the opposing parties-opposed
in color, in sentiment and in politics. Fire
arms were freely used, and after period of
general tumult and alarm It was found that
three negroes were killed and five others badly
hurt in the melee. Seven white men were
wounded. The expression in Mobile app ears
as if in gratitude that the affair was not of still
worse consequence, and in direct condemna-
ton of the itinerant agitators who madden
and infame the passions of the negroes" II
| is the elimination and recrimination of poll
ticians, and will 60 on until the negro attains
his exact position, wherever that may be.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

Guy FAwKEs' ''DAY" ANTICIPATED. The
members of the British Parliament were
alarmed yesterday morning by an explosion in
the building in which they were assembled.
The fragments Of tin which had contained
gunpow-ler were found outside. ''The affair
is, we are told, involved in mystery" Such
''affairs' always are and have been since the
original experiment Of the first Guy. For reg
ular ''blow up purposes our American poll
ticians keep to whiskcy The English as If
to be ahead in something or other are perhaps
taking to gunpowder
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07
Trouble In the Republican General Conn
mftee.

Trouble in the Republican General Conn
miftee.
The meeting Of this body held on Thursday
evening was not Of the most harmonious
character. In fact, the seeds of discord put up
their heads 80 very demonstratively above the
ground that it is quite possible, If the sprouts
should flourish, there must necessarily come
great trouble to the "Union Republican Cen
eral Committee" 1t appears that a rival COM
mittee Of outsiders has been formed, the
members Of which aspire to control the federal
Offices on their own hook, without due regard
to the dignity and claims of the original body,
as heretofore exercised. The intention ex-
pressed by the orators on this occasion tended
to ''weeding ont" the members who had the
temerity to join any other committee, and
these gentlemen were pretty heartily de-
nounced as backsiders and men who voted
with the democratic ring, and were designated
the most corrupt members of the republican
party, and 80 on. or course the parties assaiied
were not without their defenders. There were
speakers who admitted that another organiza-
ton existed Of which they were members, and
some who declared that the General Repub-
lican Committee" was arraigned before the
State as untrue to republican principles and
guilty of inadelity to the party
This Is entirely family quarrel. II is very
amusing to witness, but it may prove very
serious affair to those who hold office or expect
to hold Office under the influence Of the COM
mittee which has had the arrangement Of these
title matters entirely In its own hands. There
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

appear to be some strong backed politicians
among the recusants, and hence the general
committee may be compelled to compromise
with them or else forego it's exclusive claim to
the spoils. The domestic fight, however, is Of
very little moment to the general public except
as it suggests the good old proverb which
runs 'When rogues fall out honest men
come by their own"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07
THE ARMY.

The President has accepted the resignation Of
Second Lieutenant Burbank, OF the Fifth infantry.
First Lieutenant Won Schrock Is assigned TO duty In
the Bureau Of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned
Lands, and ordered TO report to General Howard.
The resignation OF First Lieutenant Wagmire OF tho
First cavalry, has been accepted by the Presidents;
also OF First Leutenants John Murphy and Moberly,
from the cavalry. Captain Joseph Gebray and Frat
Lieutenant whiting are detailed for recruiting SER
vice. and ordered TO report to the superintendent Of
the recruiting service In New York city for assign
mept to duty
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07
THE HERALD IN BROOKL YIN

Notice 10 Carriers and Newsdealers.
future receive their papers at the BRANCH OFFICE
CT THE New YORK HERALD, No. l45 Fulton street,
Brooklyn.
ADVERTISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS and all
letters for the New YORK HERALD will be
,eceived as above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07
THE SOLAR Eel PSe AND the WEATHER.

Dies MONIES, August 0, 1860
The weatherhas been cloudy for two days. with
no sign OF q break up. Twelve astronomers are
here, with eleven telescopes In position, also mo-
THEOLOGICAL apparatus; but they doubt the possibility
OF making observations. The barometer rose q little
this morning, but stopped. IL Will be q great
scientidc disappointment II the eclipse Is not vsi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

A LoNo CRIsIs.-Baron Bcust says it is
hazardous to promise to maintain peace in
Europe at present, but that If there Is not war
in four years there will not be in great while
longer. ''At present" therefore, means during
the next four years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07
THE NAVY.

Admiral Dahlgren win sever his ofilcal connection
with the Ordnance Bureau az Its chief on Tuesday
next on which day he VIII assume command OF tho
Navy Yard In Washington, In place OF Admiral Poor.
who takes command OF our squadron. Ia Cuban
waters. relieving Vice Admiral H0fT
Second Assistant Engineer John Van Hovcnberg Ia
ordered to duty as assistant to the Inspector OF Ma
chlnery " the New York Navy Yard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

Ite DAILY HERALD WIN be sent to subscribers
icr one dollar month.
The postage being only thirty-fye cents a
quarter. country subscribers by this arrangement
can receive the HLRALD at the same price it is
furnished in the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

BUYING handsome chiefs Of the Usage
Indians had agreed to sell large tract of land
10 a railroad company at nineteen cents an
acre. SO said the railroad company; but the
Indians say they made the agreement only
under commission and fear
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

'THE ORDINARY TRIBUNALS in Austria are
not to be interfered with in their dealings with
a murderer because he happens to be prince.
Another effect of the battle of Sadowa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-07

KEEP HIM IN VIEw.-The engineer Of the
Erie freight train who Is charged with caus-
ing the recent massacre has just been admit
tod TO bail in the sum Of six thousand dollnrs.