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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

IRON me Marion (OhtO) Mirror
On the 10th inst, ut Big Island township, In
this county, on the farm Of Alexander Campbell. a
great snake hunt occurred. The party was headed
by Capt. Jackson Brady, who led his gallant com
pany down into the tall prairie grass, and surround.
ing twentyacre lot, set Gre on the outer edge Of
the grass at 4 O'Clock T.. NJ. The grass burned well
the flames rolling up ten feet high, and as the frc
advanced the snakes retreated to the centre. some
times making desperate efforts TO spring through
the flames, but tho blaze being too heavy they were
killed In the attempt At 6:i5 p NJ. tho ground was
burned over, and Capt. Brady went over the field of
carnage and picked rp the doris OF the great army
OF snakes, and by actual count there was found TO
be 49, S3 snakes Of all sizes. Ono black racer was
nine ieet and four inches long und inehes In
circumference
This may be considered good days work for
this neighborho0d, as the snakes had become so
bad That small children were afraid go to school,
been bitten on their boots. Some Imagined snakes
In their boots, and II had become a common thing
Tor MY or hundred snakes to chase men, women,
and children across this prairie. Tie milk snakes
were constantly milking the cows, aud thereby ia J..
teriertng with the dairy business in that section.
Great credit Is due to Capt Brady for the brave
ana heroic manner In which he calmly folded his
arms and witnessed the great destruction of the
common enemy Of woman and man too. Capt.
When on his way 10 California In 1913, over the
Plains, the Indians undertook TO steal hts oxen, and
were driving thom OF, when he drew up his old rife
and killed the leader OF the band, when the rest
took TO their heels and made good thor escape from
the unerring shot OF Mr.. Brady.
We cOngratulate the Big Islanders upon theii
happy escape nom snakes, but regret that they
they thought "the better the day the better the
deed"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

In anticipation, we suppose, Of the numer.
Gus executions which ii is expected will be ne
cessary when Canada conquers the Winnipeg
rebels, the following regulations have been issued
by the Dominion Government:
]. For the sake Of uniformity, 1t Is recommended
that executions should take place at the hour OF
eight O'Clock In the forenoon.
2. The mode Of execution, and the ceremony at
tending II, TO be the salnesas heretofore.
2. black Gag 10 be hoisted at the moment OF exc
cution upon staf placed upon elevated and
conspicuous part OF the prison, and TO remain dis
played for hour.
T. The bell OF the prison, or II arrangements can
not be made for that purpose, the bell Of the parish
or other Loghboriug church, TO be tolled for fifteen
minutes before and fifteen minutes AFTER the execu.
ton.
Thoughtful observers will be reminded of the
old proverb, Catch your bear before you sell
his skin" REL and his associates are pretty
safe as yet, and will remain so unless Mr.. FISH
helps their opponents, as he has helped Spain
against the Cubans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
4 WEDDING OF BIRTn AND RICHES
The Union Of a Livingston and Whitney-
Trinity Chapel Filled with the Creme de
In lrcmG of New York GnclniY.

la Creme OF New York Society.
The marriage Of Robert Cambridge Livingston
to Ms Marin Whitney took place on Thursday after
noon-in the beautiful little church known es Trinity
Chapel. AZ both parties belong to leading fami
lies, ind wel known In the world OF fashion, the
number Of friends who assembled 10 witness their
espousal was very great Every seat in the building
was occupied, and there were many standing In the
aisles who wero unable to obtain seats, yet alto.
gether unwilling to leave fascinating scene The
ushers, who were flour in number, were attired In
fashionable morning dress, They were Messs.
Nichols Jay, Bronson, and Baldwin. by some
whimsical arrangement each wore In his button
hole rose OF different COLOR white, yellow, blush,
and red. Among the visitors, the young men, almost
without exception, wore morning dress with the
buttonhole accompaniment OF blush rose. or tho
jetnesse doTee, there was unusual number In fact
almost as many men as ladies'.
Though the ceremony had been fixed for o'clock,
disteiy after the conclusion Of divine service,
and the celebrated orRanist, Mr.. Gilbert, with
great good nature, played Tor them a se p
thoven's alleretto In Il, the larghetto movement
from his second symphony and Haydn's andante In
and surprise OF the waiting crowd. At little past
o'clock the ushers came In, closely followed by the
one bridesmaid, Miss Carrie S. whitney, aud her
bride and groom succeeded by her mother ana the
old friend OF the family VINO was 10 give her away,
The bride was dressed In white uncut velvet,
trimmed with white satin, the corsage being trim
med with orange flowers and point lace. very
costly lace veil OF the rares description descended
nearly TO her knees, and was looped around her
face in the manner OF hood yelling only partially
the abundant dark hair and the beautiful brunette
features Of the bride Of nineteen. Her sister was
attred In white carleton, made In Paris, puhed and
hOunced as only u Partisan brain could devise IL
was trimmed around the corsage, which was cut
low, with rucbngs Of white satin, and was gathered
nj the shoulders with sprays OF artificial flowers.
tla sid hanA IA gni lunches
flowers not bouquets but masses OF blossoms trail
ing away en- cascade and partially hiding the white
satin sash. Each dress was made long behind an
rather short in 'front.' Just permitting the eye TO de-
tect the tips OF white satin CATERS that like little
mice peeped In and ont The mamma was dressed
in marine MORE antique, over which she wore a
shawl OF Chantilly lace.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. DIR.
Schwaub, DR.. Mix, the Rector, assisting. After
ward the carriage whired on to tho residence OF the
BRIDES mother in TwenYeizth street, where a ro-
ception wus held later In tho evening.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
Bacz Protected by American Mem Of War
The Rami6cations OF the Grcnt Fraud.

Correspondence OF The sun.
Sr. DOMINGO CRY, April Q, ls1o.-The spirit
OF annexation seems to die out. Every day OF two
rumors OF instructions and threats against the
peace OF Baez prevail. Cabra is reported to be in
force all over the island, that q chronic civil war
is the disease of this contemplated acquisition TO
dominions. Mr.. Davis Hatch was sent few days
ago to Havana and thence 10 the United States
prisoner Of state. The absence OF an American
man. ofwar would cost Baez his head. 1t is rumor-
ed that he has now at Martinique envoy endeavor
ing to induce the French Admiral to come here and
extend his protectorate over the island. Rear-Ad
miral c. H. Poor has already done So The crews
Of the ships are ready night and day TO land to
sst in defending the city Intrigue abounds every
side. Frauds on the United States. and imposiions
upon Its creduly in relation to the annexation treaty
and SANTANA lease, are openly discussed Should
the annexation treaty be adopted by the Senate,
the first step necessary will be territorial gov
ernment, with all its machinery OF ohcers and ad.
dtion TO the establishments OF the Custom House.
As all Of these people Government ofncials who
divide tho plumber among themselves, there win DO
immediate revolt and resistance, taking TO the In
terror, and resistance to the United States. The
Is no probability Of any force being able TO sustain
itself. The mineral wealth is amyth. No person
sees an ounce Of copper, gold, or silver. The sum
| ming up OF the St. Domingo scheme Is that Bah.
| COCK, Cazneau, Fabens, and spohord 4 Tileston
nave formed ring TO make all theY can out OF the
lease and annexation, which, II accomplished, will
enable them to laugh in their sleeves at the stu
| pidity Of our Government Already, while economy
Is cried every side, large naval force In fact tho
entire Gulf squadron, Ii employed in protecting the
| island from the enemies OF Baez.
The foreign merchants doing business are ready to
| furnish any amount OF money men, and arms TO
| thvart tho scheme OF annexation. The barb arous
population of the mountains are against annexa-
| ton. No good will come of IL. We will have
either to maintain vast and expensive force In ana
around the island, retreat with shame and dis
honor II IL said that the Severn goes In day or
two TO Santiago do Cuba with Nice-Consul Phil
| lips board TO redress his wrongs at that place
| The Dictator lies In SANTANA Bay, the ohly place
where she can lie, and where she Is OF NO earthly
| use.
| 1t win DO well in The SUN TO call attention TO
these points, and try TO the country from dis
reputable and expensive alliance. Money IL scarce
Prime Co. charge per cent on bill exchange, gold
| Provisions are high; one regiment OF Yankee
come here specuators you In search OF fortunes.
| The island ia dead VERITAS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Whom does the Hon. HAMILTON FISH
recognize in Cuban We presume our representa-
tive there is accredited 10 somebody who Is sup
posed to be responsible for the execution Of
treaty stipuations.
We merely ask for information. The question
arises from the confessions of all the Spanish au-
thorties who have lately been appealed to by our
Consuls for the protection Of American citizens,
that they are utterly unable to protect them.
As the Spaniards confess themselves impotsn',
would it not be better for our interests there to
accredit Consuls 10 future to the real rulers-tho
volunteersS Something must be done for Ameri-
cans In Cuban ports, or they will shortly be mas
sacred; and as Mr.. FISH is resolved to support
slavery and the slave trade there II is clearly his
duty, as the protector Of American interests in
Cuba, to appeal for such protection to the yOlun.
teers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Our correspondence from St. Domingo,
published in another column, discloses such un-
warrsntable and unjustihable conduct on the
part of our naval officers in those waters, that
the shameful action of Admiral Pooh at Santiag o
becomes less extraordinary than il at arst sight
appeared.
When an American Admiral descends from
what should be an honorable position to truckle
to and obey the arbitrary behess of an unscru,
pulOus land jobber, and assists him in fraudulent.
" conceang from our Senate the real wishes Of
the DOmiDicans, 1t should not cause much sur
prise that he should regard the ignominious ex.
pusion Of an American Consul from his post as
at most O very trivial matter, When Admiral
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
The Tariff No Issue.

Certain soft headed politicians are trying
to persuade themselves and the public that
the next great Presidential issue will be that
of protection against free trade There are
two good and sufficient reasons why this
cannot be so.
In the first place, the people at large take
no sort Of interest in the proposed issue. The
Tribune itself, which has of late been work.
ing vigorously to create a popular feeling in
favor of protection, is now forced TO the fol
lowing confession
"Tho dullness of debate on the Tariff hill indicates
that general tnterest Is no ongsrJt 10 n, and that
To all ntcnts and purposes 1t Is q lost measure.
Then why not abandon ~
Secondly, we have national debt Of
81 400, 100000, the interest on which is
$3.50, 900 gold annually. In addition we
have an expensive Administration to support
The nation requires 10 meet its obliga-
tons an income of $S00,000,000 at least
Shall this be raised by internal taxes
or customs duties Which the peo.
pie prefer is no doubtful question. They
emphatically hate the former and submit
patiently TO the latter. Therefore we must,
whether we are free-traders or protectionists,
levy on the average from forty to fifty
per cent. on all imported goods. That being
a necessity which for many years TO come can
not he avoided or changed, what nonsense
to suppose that there can be any popular
agitation or excitement on the subject of pro-
lection and free tradcl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
THE CUSTOM HOUSE THIEVES.
A Mass of Evidence TO Condemn Foreign
Steamers.

Steamers.
Despite the reticence Of the "Good Old Man"
Sun reporter discovered yesterday that forty Gus
tom House officers had confessed before him and
the Surveyor that they had been in the habit OF TAX
ing brides nom the owners Of ocean steamers TO
furnish them with facilities to deiraud the Govern
mont by smuggling. There is specific statute
against subsidzing Government ofacors, and 1t pro-
vides for the punishment Of the person who brides
and the ohcer who accepts the bride; hut Mr. Grin
ecuted. The evidence SO far taken is said 10 be
sufhcent to enable the Government TO confscate
the steamships belonging to the men who Struggled
cargoes OF valuable goods with the aid OF the mac-
ulate officials OF the " Good Old Man" MIR. Grin.
nell called upon Judge Pierrepont Yesterday, but the
result OF his Interview has not leaked out
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Poor was sent to Santiago, he probably regretted
his temporary absence from his friend BABE as
SO much lost time.
Are there no Americans in Congress sufficient
ly courageous to insist that this national disgrace
shall be stopped3
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

On Monday evening next the Democratic
party of Brooklyn will appoint delegates to nom
mate two candidates for Judges of the City
Court, to be elected fortnight from next Tues
day. The Eagle, few evenings since named Mr..
GREES, the Hon. W. E. ROBINSON, WINCHESTER
Barron, and ID. p. BARNARD, Esq, as the princi-
pal aspirants for the nomination. Mr.. RoBrSsos
is undoubtedly the choice Of the leading citizens
and taxpayers. and also Of the great mass Of
naturalized citizens. II is felt that his services
in establishing for all time the right Of expatria
ton against the doctrine OF perpetual allegiance,
should have secured him q second term in Con-
gress. or at least some fitting recognition of his
distinguished merits.
We shah gladly give our support to Mr.. ROBIN
son for one Of these Judgeshps, and hope the
Convention may have wisdom enough to nomi-
nate him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
A Knowing Dog.
-. - gr....r- aH-aau

dog, the property Of Mr. NJ r, a
weknown writer, afforded on enc occasion a re.
markabe instance OF the sagacity OF his race, Ills
master was In the habit OF giving him two pennies
every morning at breakfast time, and sending him
TO buy a SUN OF a newsbOy. One morning the boy,
having sold all his SUNS, offered the dog a Daily
Times But the sagacious animal, knowing his mas.
ers politics, wagged his tail, put out his tongue
and went 10 news-shop to buy the needful Journal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

What has become of the life insurance
company investigation, so vigorously commenced
little while ago by Legislative Committee I'M
der the craftsmanship of the Hon. ToRrEDo
FlELDs9 We are told that a report was made out
aud all ready to be presented some days ago, but
the Committee was induced to stop any further
action, The really sound and respectable comps-
MES owe il to their credit to have the report pub
lished for their own vindicatiOn and the protec-
ton of tho public.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
Women Better Doctors thuu Men.
From Hdrper's WeeklU,

At the late Commencement of tho Women 3
Medical College, under charge OF the Misses Black
well, In which DIR. Willard Parker Is professor aud
McCready, one OF the examining board, said that the
examination bad been most thorough and searching
lie added ~ speak the sentiments OF the whole
board when I say that all OF these ladies' are be-
You'd the avetage, decidedly beyond the average, Of
male Students"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

A Washington paper includes among what
it calls the "dignitaries" who attended a recent
public entertainment. three or four stationery
contractors. What have these gentlemen done
to be thus held up to public ridicu!cs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

We have received a copy of document
entitled 1.-TWO Words to my Fellow Countrymen,"
and signed by Gen. QuEsApA. The remarks con-
tanned in IL appear to have been evoked by the
criticisms TO which the General refers, and
which, from the manner in which he mentions
them, we presume were not nattering. The
pth Of his statement is this 81 have a mission
from my Government; my duty is to execute it /;
I will execute II, and to IT (the Governmenp 1
will render strict account of my acts"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Why does not Gen. BEN BUTLER propose a
Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, pro-
viding that no member Of Congress be compelled
to attend its sessions if he can make more money
BY STAYING awayn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

The dispute between the Bible Society and
the widow Of the late IcnABoD WAsHBURS, Of
Worcester, Mass, in reference to which we pub
lish a communication in another part Of this
paper, illustrates, for the thousandth time, the
folly Of benevolent-minded rich men in putting
OF their benefactious till after their death. The
communication it will be seen, is that OF friend
of Mrs. WAsnRuRs, and it is 70 be presumed, in
reading it, that the officers of the Bible Society
have also, on their part, reasons for TAX
ing the course they do which seem to them
good and sufficient. They are gentlemen con-
corning whose sincerity and fair-mindedness no
doubt can be entertained; and it is to be regret
ted that in the discharge of their duty ercum-
stances should have laid upon them the neces-
sity of engaging In such controversy as this.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30
The two tickets for Judges of the Court o.
Appeals are as follows!

Appeals are as follows:
DEMOCRATS. RgPuBIrcAss.
CkieJ Justice. ChisJ Justice
Sanford (. Church Orleans. Henry Il seldom Monroe.
Associate justices. Associate Justices.
,MaIun Grover AleEany. Charles Mason. Madison.
Rufus " fec,ham, 4 bany Chas. Andrews. Onondaga.
ChAs Rapallo, n. York. Chas J. folger, New YORK.
OF the Democratic candidates we have already
expressed our opinion. The Republican ticket,
though by no means as strong as might have
been made, is fair one. But some of its nomi-
nees are better known as statesmen and politi-
clans than as jurists or lawyers. Judges SELDrS
and Mason have won distinction on the bench
but Messrs. FoLGER and HALE are more familiar
to the people as able legislators than as emip:.,i
practitioners at the bar They have only been
county judges, and never stood prominent In the
forum Of the higher courts. Mr.. ANDREWS holds
q respectable place among the lawyers Of the
central counties. 1t is an interesting fact that
Mr.. CuuRCH and Mr.. SgLpEs now are. or lately
were, partners in business in Rochester.
The legal weight of the two tickets is about tbs
same, and both arc remarkable as containing
more shrewd politicians than profound lawyers
Such being the case, the result Of the election
may be taken as 4 tolerable test of the relatv,
strength Of the two parties.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

No man of straw. No fossil. No old fogy
alias old fool.
Giye us WILLIAM II. TRACY, live man, q
young man, a capable man, an honest mana
man Of the people. WILLIAM II. TRACY; that is
the name. Democrats and Republicans, vote for
him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

The original CALHOUN was pretty good
nulliher but he never went so far as to propose
the notification of the marriage tie.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Tic daily cireUldii0a Of TIE Sun during
he last ieeck, Uhich eHGed on Saturday,
April 23, uds as JoilOns:
Monday ...."...I 90. 90 Thureday ...... 100. 300
TUESDAY ;.:."."i FrGay .;......,...i 200
aggregate daily circulation last ,oeek,
0O3, 100. Acreage daily circulation dur
ing the reek, 1oO,517. Daily Average dur.
ing the precious tceek, ending April 10,
100. oG7.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

Poor Canada. who can aid her 7
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

The company OF Azuanos, which guardei tn
palace OF Baes, were ordered at a moments motto
TO their native town, too late probably TO proven
two towns Of the East, Hato mayor and Mont
Grande which have risen against Baez are adde
Victoria and Guerra, towns quite close 70 the cap
tai. and which supplied II with fresh provisions
This last circumstance places US In very unpleai
ant predicameut
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

III lho museum OF ST Georges Hospital
cimen consisting Of a thumb Of supposed TO ba
one Of the guides lost in making m ascent OF Mont
Bancc in iS2o. The remains consist ~. OF FRAGMENTS OF
the body and portions Of clohng, were discovered ia
1872 by travellers crossing the Glacier DIES BLOSSOMS
The limbs or tho victims Of the accident OF were
exposed TO Hight orytwo years aterward ov the open
ing Of The assures OF the by the slow OF tho
glacier toward the plains.
Florence Nightingale has peculiarly that
has hitherto escaped the scrutiny that great ferret
jenkins, lady Just returned from Europe called on
Miss Nishtnsale, and during nc conversation could
not but notice her foot She had never heard that Miss
N. was lame or mafomed but was certain that some.
thing the matter. Her curiosity prompted her to
inquire OF some mutual friend, who explained
that Miss Nightingale, despitng the modern instru.
ments Of torture vendcd by fashionable shocmak ID
accustomed to plant her stocking foot nrmy a
niece OF leather draw the outline Of the nguro 1t FORMS
aud have her shoe made to correspond extcy with 70.
"A correspondent of the Christian Nai9H
writes GprOpos OF Mr.. Bcochers "Hooser Cat"i
Away oct IN the Mediterranean on one u the ltld
fragments OF the world that lie around Sardinia there
lives another who takes kindly to kittens, TO poi
OF all kinds. and to flowers. shouldn't wonder II hs
loved potato blossoms even hut I'm sure about cats,
for he has which IA his faithful follower his warm
ana purring friend. Where he cocs there pussy goes
An things forgiven her oil liberties accordeI' and
So In spite OF dogs and mGD she has taken 10 hunting
fs her nercely 10 the sound ~ the bugle ranges
herself with the hounds, and leads i've EAck which.
sometimes 10 ITS chagrln, arrives In time TO see pusi
with dying leap pounce upon the Bird and hold hard
I'll her master apraars. Her master is GarlDadl."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

At twenty-five minutes TO o'clock the jury re-
tired, and at twenty minutes past Q o'clock they
returned and brought In 4 verdict that David ODay
TO his death al the hands Of Philip Cooney. and
that the deed was committed in selfdefence. loud
applause.1
Mr.. Howe went over and shook hands with his
client. The prisoner thanked Mr.. Howe and the
Jury, and the Coroner told Cooney that he was dis
charged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-30

The state Of thing' here Is critical in the extreme
A violent outbreak NAV occur at any moment an
in 1t the tyrant VINO unfortunately rules us "a sur
TO perish. The presence Of the American men oi
war In our harbor, and the threats held out by tn
Baez party and the Americans interested In tn
scheme. that they will she'll the city In case OF an
movement, have so far kept things quiet
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