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CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

/ CIVIL SERVICE RETURN SO
1t has been the aim of the Administra-
ton to enforce honesty and efficiency in
all public offices Every public servant
who has violated the trust placed in him
has been proceeded against with all the
rigor of the law If bad men have Sc
cured places, it has been the fault OF the
system established by law and custom for
making appointments, or the fault OF
those who recommend for government
positions, persons not sufficiently well
known to them personally, OF who give
letters indorsing the character of office
seekers withort proper sense OF the
grave responsibility which such course
devolves upon them.
! A civil service reform, which can cor
rect this abuse, is much desired. In mer-
camille pursuits, the business man who
gives letter of recommendation to a
friend to enable him to get credit from
stranger,is regarded as morally RESPONSE
bic Tor the integrity of his frien,l and his
ability to meet his obligations. A reform
atory law which would enforce this prih-
ciple against all indorsers Of persons for
public place, would insure great caution
in making recommendations.
A salutary lesson has been taught the
careless and dishonest servant in the
great number of prosecutions and convlc-
tions OF the last two years. 1t is graft
flying to notice the favorable change
which is taking place throughout the
country in bringing to punishment those
who have proved recreant to the trusts
confided to them, and in elevating to pub.
lie Office none but those who possess u Q
confidence of the people, are yirtuous,
, and who it will always be found comprise
the majority of the community in which
, they live.
/ In my message to Congress one year
ago, I earnestly recommended a reform
in. the civil service of the country. IN
conformity with that recommendation, q,
Congress, in the ninth section of ''an act
making appropriations for sundry sCivil
expenses of the Government and. for
other purposes" approved March 3.1S7l,
gave the necessary authority to the Exc
cutive to inaugurate civil service re-
form, and placed upon him the response
bility of doing so under the authority OF
: said act. l convened board of gentle
men eminently qualified for the work TO
! devise rules and regula ions ito effect the
: needed reform. Their labors are not
I yet complete, butt is believed thar they,
will succeed in devising plan which can
be adopted to the great relief Of the Ex
ecutive, the heads of Departments and
members of Congress, and which will re-
dound to the interest of the public SER
vice. At all events, the experiment shall
have fair trial
p CONCLUSION.
have thus hastily summed up the op-
erstions nf the Government during the
last year, and made such suggestions as
occur to me to be proper for you're snsid-
GRAFTON. Isubmit them with confide1iee
that your combined action will be wise,
statesmanike, and for the bcs. iateres.s
of the whole country, ssfss,
[Signeil L S. GRANT,
Executive Mansion, D cember 1, 1871.
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THE NATIONAL DEBT.

The National debt has been reduced
to the extent OF SS6,057,126 so during
the year, ssd by the negotiation of ns-
tionsl bonds at lower rate OF interest,
ths interest OF the public debt has been
so far diminished that now the SUM to
be raised for the interest account is near
ly seventeen million dollars less than on
the first of March, 1869.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12
FINANCIAL ESTIMATES.

l have not given the estimates for the
support of the Government for the ensu.
ing year, nor the comparative statement
between the expenditures for the year
just passed and the one just preceding, be-
cause all the figures are contained in the
accompanying reports, in those presen
ted directly to Congress. These estimates
have my approval.
AMNESTY,
More than SIX years having elapsed
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RUSSIA.

The intimate friendly relations which
have go long existed between the Uni-
ted States and Russia continue undistur-
he'd The visit of the third son Of the
Emperor is proof that there is no 4.
sire on the part OF his Government to
diminish the cordislit, of taoss rel..
tlohs' Inc h"sspitsbls reception which
has he>sn givsa to the Grand Duke ia Q
proof that on our side we share the
wishes Of that Government.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12


The Republic Of Mexico has not yet
repealed the very Objectionable law es-
tablishing what is known as the free
zone Gu the frontier Of the United
States. 1t is hoped that this may yet be
done, and also tist more stringent
measures may be taken BY that Repub.
lie for restraining lawless persons on
the frontiers. ! hore that Mexico, by
lis own action, will soon relieve this
Government of the difficulties cxpe-
rienced from these causes.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
Our relations with the various Rcpub-
lies Of Central and South America con-
tinue, with one exception, to be cordial
and friendly. I recommend some ac-
ton by Congress regarding the Overdue
installments, under the award of the
Venezuelan Claims Commission of 1866.
The internal dissensions of this govern
mept present no justification fer the ab-
sence of effort TO meet their solemn
treaty obligations
The ratification of an exiradition
treaty with Nicaragua has been e1chan-
ged.
1t is subject Of congrstulatiAn that
the great Empire Of Brazil has taken
the initistory steps toward the abolition
Of slsvery Our relations with that
Empire, always cordial, will naturally
lie made mere 20 by this act 1t is not
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12
INCREASED SALARIES.

The subject of compensation to the
heads of bureaus and officials holiing po-
sitions of responsibility, and requiring
ability and character to Gil properly, lis one
TO which your attention is invited. But a
few Of the officials receive a compensa-
ton equal to a respectable support OF
their family, while their duties are such as
to involve millions of interest In pri-
vate life services demand a compensation
equal to the services rendered. A wise
economy would dictate The same rule in
| the Government service.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12

A. to the operations OF the army du-
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THE PUBLIC LANDS,
INTERIOR REPORT.

The report of the Secretary of the In
terror, submitted with this, will give you
information collected and prepared for
publication in regard to the census taken
during the year 1870, operations of the
Bureau of Education for the year, the
Patent Office, Pension Office, Land Office,
ond tho Ipj;,,, R,roou
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-12-12
CHINA.

1t is our desire to continue to main
tain this disinterssted and just policy
with China SIS well IS Jspsn. The cor
respoDdence transmitted herewith shows
that there is no disposition on the part
of this government to swerve from it's
este hlishe3 rpprSe
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CATACAZY.

The ine1cusabe course Of the Russ
ian Minister at Washington rendered it
necessary to ask his recall, and to de-
cline 30 longer receive that functiensry
as diplomatic representative. 1t was
impossible, with self respect or with q
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-22

which he employs 600 work-people, would
be burnt down. He called all those in his
employment together, and told them that
his property was insured to the amount OF
], 500, 900 !sre, and that if he feared the fire,
it was not for himself but for them. The
danger, however, lie, that the insurance of
dees may refuse to pay, or may break
down under the unlooked-for strain which
this enormous increase of incendiarism has
placed upon their resources. dQnot hear
OF the detection or arrest of any OF the vii
IiaDs.
I take from the Osservatore Romano the
chief facts of reception by the Holy Fa,
Their on the Doth. The company consisted
Of representative deputation of Roman
citizens Of all classes. 1t comprised not
the humber classes of society. There
we're addresses read from the men, from
the women, and from the children of either
sex. A man of the people addressed to his
Holiness in the popular patots OF Rome q
| few spontaneous words expressive OF
| hearty, homely affection. The Pope's re-
ply showed that he was deeply touched at
such an act of loyalty on such day. In
his separate remarks on the different adj.
dresses, he testified his absolute submits
I sion to the will of God and his unshaken
confidence in deliverance to come; bui
! also with deep grief at the scandals tina
now defile the streets of Rome, once
wateredN with the blood of the martyrs
During the day q great many good Catho
lies Visited the Vatican in quiet unootru
siye manner, going thither by roundaooa
ways, and avoiding any thing like an Assem-
blage, 80 as not to afford q pretext OF dis
turbance to those who were seeking one.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-22

THE CoNcERT.-ThS Sacred Concert for the
benefit of st. Theresa's parish, which took
place at st. Patrick's Church. last Sunday
evening, attracted large aud apPrectatfFe
audience. The performance was indeed "oi-
thy of such an audience, participated IN IS IL
WAS. nv some of the most distinguished vocal
lists of the city. The selection OF HorceauH
| was in very good taste, while the noble proper
tious of the church building and the grand
tones Of its splendid organ all assisted IN
frightening the effect.
| The whole affair WAS very creditabie to Ny.
Thee. LaHache, who was its organizer and
| leader Mr.. LaIIache has inherited tho ability
for which his father was SO we'll known
throughout this community and exhibits the
most dauntless energy In undergoing all la
bors and overcoming obstacles in the way OF
success. He was kindly and ably seconded By
Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Hartung, Miss Cannon ani
other well known musicians, ladies aud gen
tlemen, of the city.
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The Celebration In Honor of the Pope.

1t will be recollected that on tue occasion
Of the grand demonstration in honor OF our
Holy Father, Pope Plus the Ninth, Hon.
p. E.. Theard delivered an address in
French, Translation of which was pub
ilshed in the STAR the following Sunday
This address having been forwarded to
His Holiness, he has most graciously sent
the following letter to Mr.. Theard:
Plus T.. Z. IN.
To His Beloved Son. Paul Emile Theard judge at New
Orleans:
Beloved Son, Greeting and Apostolic
| Benediction.
If a noble sight was presented to us by
this pious assembly of the faithful, united
| in great numbers to celebrate the day OF
our Pontifical Jubilee, who were addressed
| moved by your grafton, which, whilst it
expressed faithfully the sentiments OF an
approving audience, gave shining evidences
OF your faith and religion. To these, indeed,
YOU owed the substance of yonr speech,
communicating to it the power of eloqnence.
They have taught you that true liberty,
equality, fraternity, which men seek with
so much ardor, are vainfy sought for out
side of the Catholic religion they have
J convinced you that the source of all pres
emit evils is the infatuation OF human rea'
son, which has detached itself from God,
J imagining that it can suffice to itself; that
we cannot struggle against evil and attain
to much desired happiness, within the
} limits allowed to us in this earthly pilgrim
age, but by returning to God, under the
> Ged himself has confded The teaching OF
! truth, and, whom He has placed to be the
/ centre of unity and the father of the entire
Q family of Christians.
Such sentiments which display conspicu'
d ously the rectitude of judgment and the
@ .ar;I ,n;o<x of distractad nv worldly
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-22

ScHrsM AND REvoLUTroN:-With the I'M
failing instinct of heresy, which ever seeks
Jansenista have deputed to the Munich
conciiiabuitus two of their lumber, named
Van vlooten and Van Tiel. The delegates
are Jansenist priests at Amersfoort and
Eukhuisen respectively. AZ the same time
the Spanish Government has contributed
it's quota. 1t has sent DON Juan d'Aiadrc
! TO attend the Munich congress in q semi
official capacity; probably TO ascertain how
| far the revolt is available as weapon
| against the Church in Spain.,
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-22

The MoRSISG STAR is always for sale by Mr.
Chas. D. Elder, 124 Camp street, who is also
authorized to receive subscriptions for the
pepper.
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Attention is directed to our special notice
column,
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The AoRxMc srAH has been started
with the approval Of tho ecclesiastical
authority Of the Diocese. TO supply an
admitted want in Rev Orleans, and 10
mainly dsvotsd to the interests Of the
Catholic Church.
TO prevent III failure, and to guarantee
tho pefmanancy Of the undertaking, II -
based on > joint stock company, the CAPT
tai Of which 10 ono hundred thousand
dollars, I'm ave thousand shaxes, of twenty
dollars each.
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See sale advertisements on page s.
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A,Ssesa,sf tAs Nest Rev. AseAstsAeps
We approve Of the Aforesaid under
taking, and commend IL to the Catholic
Of our Diocese.
tim. AHcnBrsHor OF New oRIKAss.
DsssusSsp -, 1857.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-22

The death of Dominic Tully, of Dun
more, is announced as having occurred on
the 23d ult.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-29

(Frlday) morning, at ten O'Clock. Relatives, friends
and the musical profession are respectfully invited.
SCRIBNER.-In Lucerne, Switzerland, on SATURDAY
August 20, OF typhoid fever, CHARLES ScRIBHER.
aged 90 years.
The relatives and friends respectfully Informed
that the funeral Will Jake place on Friday Septem-
Der 30 at ten O'Clock A. NJ. from the Brick church,
col ner oil Thirtyseventh street and Fifth avenue.
SHEARER.- On Wednesday, september ~ HELEN
SHEARER.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the fu.
neral on Friday, september 20, at one O'Clock. from
her late residence, 2ll East Tnrty.hrst street.
SHUrrLEw0RTH.-in Brooklyn, on Wednesday,
Scptember al, 1871. Colonel WILLIAM L. SHUTrLg-
WORTH, United states Marine CORPS, aged % years,
months and II days.
Oficers OF the Army, Navy and Marine corps AMI
the friends oil the family are respectfully Invited To
attend The funeral from his hate residence, 2l0 Cum
berand street, on Saturday, September 80, al two
O'Clock p. NJ, without further notice.
TiEBOUr.-At Greenp0int L. l., on Thursday,
September 2s, MARIA b., wife OF Cornelius Ii. lie
bout, aged 81 years, months aud "a days.
The relatives and friends OF The family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the Re-
TENDER 30, at two o'clock r. NJ.
1IrUs.-On Wednesday, September 81, DELos Il.
TITUS, aged ~ years.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
TO attend the funeral, from the residence OF his
sister, Mrs. I. j. McAdam, 254 West FOreth street.
tbs friday afternoon, at one O'Clock.
Utica papers please copy.
WALSH, beloved wife or Peter II. Walsh.
IN lie respected, In death lamented
The friends and acquantances OF the family are re-
spectully requested 10 attend the funeral, from her
late residence, l3S Henry street. on Friday, Seplem-
Der ~, ut one o'clock
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.
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Country.


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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

BApgAu-CRooxR.- Thursday, September N
~ the Rev. Joseph NJ Greene, ISAAC BApEAU 10
FANNY CRooKE, all OF Brooklyn.
Observation-Disclosures Tuesday, September
90 ~ The First Baptist church. Noble street, Green
POM, !. L., 0y the Rev. 7. W. T. Boo,he, Johs H.
.kANsiON, .. rrovireuce n. J., TO CLARA, onlv
y. |.
CuRlis-BuRr.--On Thursday, September 2s at
orange, N. j., by me Rev. w. A. Hague. LUTHER y.
CURTIS Of New York, To EMILY /. burr OF or
ange, N. J. NO carts. ' -
observation-disclosures Monday, Septeml or
20 at me residence OF the brides parents. by the
YORK city, to JENNY M. BRowS, daughter of can
tam II. Z. brown, OF orient +. ]. VT
DAVIES WHEELkR.-On Monday, September 49,
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Brooklyn, to Miss CARRIE II. WHEELER. OF raler.

Brooklyn, to Miss CARRIE H. WHEELER, or Pater-
son, MI
Observation-Disclosures Wednesday, September
81 In ST. Thomas church. Mamaroneck. by the Rev.
John W. Shackelf0rd, rector OF the Churcn Of the
Redeemer New York, JOHN r. MUMFORD TO MARCIA
RET LENNON No cards.
PITTMAN-CRABrBEE.-On Wednesday, September
o. 1871 In the city OF Brooklyn, by Rev. Richard
Meredith, WILLIAM PTTrMAN, ESQ.,. to MRS. JENNIE
ID. CRABTREE all OF Pr0oklvn. No cards.
SrEyNBERGH-SMIrH.--A H0boken, N. J., on
Thursday September 2S by the Rev. DIR. Masters, OF
Mat,eawan. n. y, %. VAN STEENBERGH. of fish
XIII, n. u, TO JANE PAULsOE SMITH, siep.danghier
OF G. NJ. smith, ESD, OF hOb0ken.
VAN nIrER-RiPtEY.-OnW Wednesday, september
27 by the Rev. Il. Sweetser CORNELIUS II. .. VAN
RIPPER 10 GRACE DAZZLING. daughter OF william b.
Ripley, OF this city.
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AyIUsE iTENrv

ETH AVENUE THEAfRE
~ Sole Lessee and ManaRer......Mr AUcUSTIN DAILY
Tweniyourth street, Broadway. Curtain rises
THE GREATEST LEGITIMATE SENSATION FOR TEN
YEARS
EVERY NIGHT
The great Drama OF the times,
"DlyORCE."
EVERY NIGHT, for The fourth week, aud
uni further notice. Mr.. AU8CSTiN
DALfS brilliant comedy of contempora
ncous society, entitled "0IyORCE." Mag
"DIVORCE" nihcent scenery fashionable furniture
tunes Ia mode. Characters b. Mas
Fanny Morant, Fanny Davenport, Clara
Morris. LINDA Dietz, Mrs. Gilbert Mary
Gary, Nellie Mortimer. Kate Ciaxton, Ida
lerance Mr.. ID. n. Harkins James Lewis
". J. Lemoyne, W. Dav,d.e, Louis James,
Henry Crisp Owen Fawceft d. n. Whiting,
"DlNORCE." George De We're, Chapman. Burnett Beck
. man. Godfrey and others.
"DIVORCE" MA1INEEI
NEXT SATURDAY.,
AT HALF-PAST ONE.
Mr. DAILY begs 10 that for the present ana
accommodate he UNUSUAL CALL for Reserved Seats, the
BOX Sheet will be opened for FIFTEEN DAYS IN AD
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AUU5EuEN rs

AUUSEuEN
RooTH's THEATRE. CusHMAN.
ENGAGEMENT FOR BRIEF PERIOD
MISS CUsHMAN.
who will make her fifth appearance Ia this city after
AN ABSENCE or TEN YEARS,
THIS fRIDAY) EVENING,
QUEEN CArHARINF
In Shaksrsares grand tragedy of Henry VIE
MISS CUSHMAN
will be supported by the eminent actor,
Mr.. WIN. CKtSwICK.
CARDINAL WULSEy-
MATINEE ON SATURDAY, AT ~.
Seats secured six DAYS at the theatre also at
Dson's music store, I'll Broadway.
QOWERY THEATRE.
ID WM. b. FRfLIGH .........................Man Manager
FAREWELL BENEFIr OF
MIR. u. l.. NORRIS,
and his last but when he will appear In his
Immense drama OF
DOLLARS.
Mr.. d. L. MORRIS. .as. HEINRICH STRATENHElM
Concluding with Mr.. Morris version the act OF
RICHARD III.
RICHARD No. g. the crooked backed tyrant Of
MI d. IL. MOKklS
The Manager takes euga
with the celebrated Eques,ricnne,
Miss KATE FISHER,
who will appear Monday evening In her immense persona
tion OF
MAzEPPA.
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Al STANDARD AMERICAN sILLIARD TABLES
l.. unenualled Tor accuracy sad durability and
uroyei by The leading amateurs aud profe players
constanH hand, Tables al prices rangng Sib
\, nrus Ais, unlaue styles for dwelling houses.
SuEkAN 4 gQLLENpkR ~ Rcnhd1Ank
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-29

V4yAsIINGTOY RESTAURANT, - WEST FOURTH
w street, pear BT2adway Having recently changed
III !oruer customers and the public Is 6.iiv sjsd
has elegant private dinn. rooms. hed up for the
modat0 Of private parties prompt attendance good fare
and moderate prices Also Handsomely furnished Rooms,
en- suite ur sngy, with or without Board.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-11-17
10 UR NAL

The iayorite Of all classes and all opinions in
this community. 1t is this unfaltering adj.
hereuce to the principles of truth and
justice upon all occasions and under all cir
cumstances, that has increased its lists Of
regular readers and brings hundreds Of
transient patrons to its counters weekly
Honest and candid men Of all parties aud
of every shade Of opinion not only admire
courteous and iair-deal!rg press, but-as we
have abundant reason TO know-look to its
columns for protection and defence when
assailed by the maliguity Of unprincipled
men. To this latter class the Journal has
always been a most implacable foe and will
continue so TO be, while private honor needs
defender or public morality an advocate.
Bound to no party for the mere sake Of be.
ing partizan it will always enunciate and
defend sound principles, and will WELD its in.
fluence in the direction ofgood government
Constitutional government, Democratic
government, in the maintenance Of which
THE PEOPLE eau alone find safety and the
country prosperity.
Aud what is here said Of the JouRyA1. is
also applicable to the
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-11-17

1t is source Of pleasure for us to know
that our efforts to furnish the people an
Independent and truthful journal meets so
decidedly the popular taste aud commands
in so eminent degree the popular conf
dence' Belonging to no clique, owned by no
action, and controlled by no company, club,
oriunto- partizan or religious-the Journal
stands before the people of Delaware the
representative and embodiment of a free,
untrammelled, Independent press, dealing
out justice to all praisrg and commend
ing when deserved, and rebuking folly
crime and outlawry, wherever and whenever
found, without regard to rank or station
mantully, boldly, fearessly. 1t is this
characteristic Of honest independence that
has made the