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The Policy for the Hour.

If nine-tenths of our bust
ness men have the means to enable them
ultimately to pay their Indebtedness in
full, they should be granted every
chance to do it. They should be al
lowed to carry on their business with
the least possible detention in case of
default on their payments, for stop
pages, however temporary, causes losses
and embarrassments which would seri-
ously affect their ultimate ability to pay.
Bankruptcy proceedings should be re-
garded as adding needless waste and
beggary to failure and, in word,
everything possible should be done to
keep the business of every merchant
going, on one basis or another. Every
stoppage is SO much additional blockage
to the distribution of goods which dis
tribution is, above everything else, the
vital element of business, and is, be-
You'd all, necessary to recuperation.
The true policy, then, for every cred
itor, whether banker or merchant, is to
grant to every solvent debtor ready
extention of any obligation he may be
unable to pay, granting whatever time
may seem necessary under the circum-
oooHCcS, anu uidhlHS MS llttlc SUI ABOUT
the act as possible. Any less consider
ate course can benefit none it must in
jure all, and none more than the credi-
tor. Such a course would be perfectly
safe, and would tide us over the crisis
with the least possible difficulty. The
facts Of the case are simply these-the
panic has prevented the distribution of
the crops and the fall supply of mer-
chandise within the period contem-
plated in the ordinary terms of credit
the goods, however, are still in the
hands of those who have given the pa
per on which the default is made and,
if due additional time be allowed for
marketing the goods, they can be paid
for after such allowance. But to de-
mand settlement, on a large scale, for
goods that have not been marketed, is
simply to require what is impossible.
There is no danger of the hberality we
have suggested being to any extent
Every merchant knows that to
meet his payments under such condi-
ton of things as now exists, is to add
greatly to the prestige of his future
credit; and this motive will induce
most men to strain every effort to-day,
or to ask the least possible favor from
their creditors. York CONNER
c5at Bulletin.
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The Transportation Problem.

The new steam canal boat, of the Bax-
ter line, arrived in this city on Wednes-
day night, having on board 1000 BUSH
els of wheat, which she had brought
from Buffalo in six days and one hour,
at q cost of $109.92 Thus, at one cent
and half expense per bushel, an entire
railroad trains capacity of wheat has
been transported to this market in
about the same time it would have
taken by rail, and it is claimed that at
seven cents per bushel this mode of
transportation can be conducted at a
profit, while the rates by horse boats
must be ten cents, and by rail twelve
cents per bushel, to make it pay.
1t would certainly seem from this
that the introduction of steam as a mo-
tor for canal service may be made to
work revolution in the grain trade,
and to operate with the Changers as an
additional element in opposition to
+" railroad monopoly. "-Ne,o York Com
mereiaL advertiser.
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Gen. washingtOn's First Thanksgiving
p. Proclamation.

|
The proclamation of our beloved first
President is so admirable, SO character
istic, that our readers will enjoy even q
a second perusal
"WHEREAs, tits the duty OF allnations
to acknowledge the Providence OF Al
mighty God, to obey His will, to be
grateful for his benefits, and humbly
| implore His protection and favor and,
whereas, both Houses of Congress have,
by their Joint Committee, requested me
to recommend to the people OF the
United States day of Public Thanks
giving and Prayer, to be observed by
acknowledging with grateful hearts the
many and signal favors of Almighty
God, especially by affording them an
opportunity of peaceably establishing
form of government for their safety and
happiness. Now, therefore, do recon-
mend and assign Thursday, the twenty
sixth day of November next, TO be de-
voted by the people of these States to
the service OF the great and glorious
Being who is the beneficent author of
all the good that was, that is, that will
he. That we then all unite in rendering
unto Him our sincere and humble
thanks for His kind care and protection
of the people of this country previous
to us becoming nation, for the signal
and manifold mercies, and the favorable
interposition of His Providence in the
course and conclusion of the late war
for the great degree of tranquility union
and plenty which We have since enjoyed;
for the peaceable and rational manner
in which we have been enabled to estab-
lish constitutions of government for our
safety and happiness, and particularly
the national one more lately instituted
for civil and religious liberty with which
we are blessed, and the means We have
of acquiring and diffusing useful knowl-
edge in general for all the great and
various tavors which He hath been
pleased to confer upon us. And also
that we may then unite in most humbly
Offering our prayers and supplications
to the great Lord and Ruler of nations,
and beseech Him to pardon our national
and other transgressions to enable us
all, whether in public or private sta
tons, to perform our several and na-
tional duties properly and prudently ; to
render our National Government q bless
ing to all people, constantly being a
Government of wise, just, and constitu-
tional laws, discreetly and faithfully
executed and obeyed to protect and
guide all sovereigns and nations (espe-
cially such as have shown kindness unto
us), and bless them with good govern
ment, peace, and concord, to promote
the knowledge Of true religion and vir-
tue, and the increase of science among
us; and generally to grant unto all
mankind such degree of temporal
Ha al ly,,n 30 he
"Given under my hand, at the city of
New York, the third day of October, in
the year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred and eighty-nine.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The day thus proclaimed by President
Washington was celebrated by 1000, 600
of people, in thirteen States, clustered
along the Atlantic coast. This year the
holiday will be observed by nation of
40, 600, 900, in forty-fve States and Ter
IltOries
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the conclusion reached to-day, it may
be said that the Administration is
thoroughly in accord with the sentiment
OF the people of the country, and the
course of the authorities will be heartily
approved. One member of the Cabinet.
when approached on the subject, re-
piled /: AS to the nature of the action
agreed upon to-day can say nothing,
but you may rest assured the people of
the country will be satisfied"
LONDON, Nov. 14.-The shooting of
the crew and passengers of the steam
ship Virginiusis commented on at length
by the London morning journals, ali of
which express hope that the executions
will be avenged by the Government of
the United States.
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MORE BUTCHERIES.
All OF the Virginius'Passenger Executed
but Eighteen-The Position OF the
Washington Authorities.

Washington Authorities.
New YORK, Nov. 14.-The Sun saws
cit is said, among the Spanish resi-
dents in this city, that in addition to
those whose execution has already been
reported, every soul who was found on
board of the Virginius at the time of
her capture has been put to death. Ac-
cording to this statement, not one
American witness of the affair is left
alive"
WASHINGTON, Nov. Authorization
has just been received here that the
balance of the crew of the Virginius
have been shot, making Ill in all.
1t is semi-oflicially stated that the de-
mands made on the Spanish Govern
ment by the United States are of such q
nature that it will be impossible for the
former to accept, and that it will result
in a rupture between the two powers.
The demands of the United States have
been transmitted by telegraph to Minis
ter Sickles at Madrid.
HAVANA, Nov. IA, Evening. The
Diario of Cienfuegos says 81 of the
Virginius captives were shot at Santiago
on the 10th inst. No particulars of
butSt uuOllbiOuul tAeCutlOUS nave vet
been made public here.
New YORK, Nov. IA dispatch uia
Jamaica says that on the 10th all the re-
naming Virginius prisoners were
marched out, and ten detailed to ex-
ecution at time. When these ten
were murdered, another ten were
marched up and their dead bodies fell
across those of their companions.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day continued over two
hours, and was the most important
which has taken place under President
Grants administration. The capture
of the Virginius, and the shocking bar
barities perpetrated by the Spanish au-
thorities at Santiago de Cuba, formed
the subject of serious consideration, and
definite action toward maintaining the
dignity of the United States in the ex-
listing complications was taken.
While all members of the Cabinet are
extremely reticent as to the nature of
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BIRDS FLEEING FROM PEsrLENcE.
During the terrible epidemic of 1867,
which decimated the coast towns and
cast gloom over the entire alluvial re-
gion OF Texas, remarkable fact is
vouched for by observant gentlemen,
who went through the epidemic and suf-
fered by it. 1t is, that as soon as the
yellow fever became epidemic at q
place, all the birds fled. In Lagrange,
ON river, and where the feathered
tribe are ordinarily numerous, not
bird was to be seen during the whole
course OF the plague. At Chapel Hill
one was not seen near the village till
the fever had ended. 1t must be that
the feathered songsters also felt or per-
ceived the poison of the pestilence in
the atmosphere, and, urged by instinct,
fled from its baleful influence.
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The War Department.

Inc estimates OF the war Depart
ment for 1874 are $50, 800, 900, of which
So, 000,0 900 are for river and harbor i'm
provements, and 81, 5000 for fortif-
cations. The aggregate increases go,
600, 900. The insufficiency of the COM
Blatant force of the regular army, with
the increased demands upon the mill
tary, is at times the cause of serious
embarrassment to the Government.
This was especially the case during the
past year in the Modoc war and on the
Mexican frontier.
On Oct. 81, 1873, the aggregate force
of all branches of the army was 20, 500
men, viz: Ten regiments of cavalry,
S,l47 five artillery, 3,205 twenty five
of infantry, 1852, and engineer bat
TALON and other non-combatants and
recruits, 1870 The authorized strength
of the organizations under the law is ::
Engineer battalion, $50; infantry regi-
ment, 500; infantry company, SO; ar
tillery regiment, 74S /; company of ar
tillery, SO; battery of artillery, "a !;
cavalry regiment, 1,001, and cavalry
company, 50.
Gen. Sherman favors an increase of
company of infantry to the standard
of cavalry. This, he thinks, could be
done without increasing the expense of
the army proper by including the en-
gineer battalion, general service men on
clerical duty, the Ordnance Depart
ment at West Point, an d signal detach-
ments, Ordnance and Commissary Ser
geants, from count in the combatant
force, and placing them in the same
class with hospital stewards, which are
not included in the 30, 000authorized by
law. This would increase the fighting
force by $500 men.
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Ght Grus Nurtherner.
PAW PAW. MICHIGAN.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.


The Kelsey case of Long Island, N. Y, is a.
far from solution as ever. The parties arrest
cd on charge of having murdered the miss
ing man have been discharged, the grand jury
having failed to find any bill against them.
Two Pittsburgh banks suspended last week
It is said depositors will be paid in full.
boiler exploded with frightful effect at the
corner of Fourth avenue and One Hundred
and Twentieth street, New York, on the morn
ing Of the 18th inst. Seven persons were in
stantly killed and several wounded. All of
the killed had either the whole or portion of
their heads blown Off. The boiler was in
charge of boy IS years of age, who had been
allowed to act as engineer to. the peril Of
scores of lives. The boiler exploded with ter
rible noise, and in an instant afterward, as the
dust and debris cleared away, the ground was
seen to be strewn with bodies of the dead and
wounded horribly torn and mutilated.
The bankruptcy proceedings against Jay
Cooke & Co. have been postponed to Nov ~.
The trial of William NJ. Tweed is in pro-
gross at New York. A week was consumed in
selecting jury.
1t is very singular and very deplorable
spectacle, immigrants who have just reached
this country seeking to return to Europe.
The officers of vessels leaving New York for
Germany are constantly besieged with applica-
tions from this class to be permitted to work
their passage back to the Old World.
There is hot competition between the
great dry goods houses of Clafin and Stewart,
of New York, and both are selling goods at
prices lower than have heretofore been reached
since the war.
The war steamer Kansas has sailed from
New York for Cuban waters, with sealed or
ders. Others will follow Immediately.
The suit of G. b. Lamar against Charles A.
Dana, to recover 100000 for illegal imprison
ment in 1865 while Dana was Assistant Sec
rotary of War. has been decided at New York
in favor of the defendant.
The Philadelphia carpet-manufacturers are
beginning to suffer severely. Two have sus-
pended. and others have been sold out by the
Sheriff.
A fire in Haverhill, Mass, on the 10th inst,
destroyed $175, 900 worth of property.
Another suit has been begun against Jay
Cooke & Co. to throw them into bankruptcy,
and temporary injunction has been granted
to prevent them from parting with any of
their pr ,perty pending the decision of this
suit.
The Philadelphia Board of Aldermen have
resolved to inaugurate an extensive system of
street improvements under authority of the
city, to provide work for unemployed men at
the rate of 12l cents per hour.
Edward X. Windship, broker, at No. "a
Broad street. New York, has disappeared, ow-
ing about 800 creditors above $500, 0OO
Cuban bonds are being freely sold in Phila-
delphia at 25 cents on the dollar.
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The Atlantic Cables.

The attempt of the Great Eastern
steamer to lift and repair the Atlantic
ocean cable of 1868 has failed, owing to
stormy weather, and the great ship has
returned to England. The work is
postponed to next year. The fault has
been located at point not far eastward
of the banks of Newfoundland. The
cable was successfully grappled and
lifted several times. A portion of the
original cable, that of 1858, was brought
up during the graphing operation and
found to be in fair state of preserva-
ton.
1t was thought quite wonderful, when
the second cable broke, q few years ago,
that the Great Eastern could sail to the
very spot in the painless waters and
pick up the broken rope. Now the sue
cessful graphing with cable laid five
years ago is taken as matter of
course.
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THANKSGIVING.
BY the President of the United States
of America
A PROCLAMATION.

of America
A PROCLAMATION.
The approaching close of another
year brings with it the occasion for re-
newed thanksgiving and acknowledge
ment to the Almighty Ruler of the Uni
verse for the unnumbered mercies which
he has bestowed upon us. Abundant
harvests have been among the rewards
of industry. With local exceptions,
health has been among the blessings en-
joyed. Tranquility at home, and peace
with other nations, have prevailed.
Frugal industry is regaining its merited
recognition, and its merited rewards.
Gradually, but, under the providence of
God, surely as we trust, the
nation is recovering from the
lingering results of dreadful
civil strife. For these and all the
other mercies vouchsafed, it becomes
us as people to return heartfelt and
grateful acknowledgements, and with
our Thanksgiving we may unite prayers
for the cessation of local and temporary
suffering. / therefore recommend that
on Thursday, the 9th day of November
next, the people meet in their respect
i've places of worship to make their
Acknowledgements to Almighty God for
His bounties and His protection, and
to offer to Him prayers for their continu-
ance.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
14th day of October, in the year of our
Lord 1878, and of the independence of
the United States the ninety-seventh.
(Signcd) ULYSSES 3. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
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POSTAGE STAMP STATIsTIcs.-During
the month Of October there were issued
to Postmasters, of ordinary postage
stamps, $500, $50, valued at 81, 250,-
200; stamped envelopes, plain, 1851
$50, valued at 1927, 1854, 90; stamped
envelopes, request, 1854, $50, value,
$40, 73S. % newspaper wrappers, $780,
600, value, $24, 364 So postal cards,
1908, 500, value, $40, 635 official post
age stamps, 1,O20, $50, value, S47, 916--
80; official stamped envelopes and
wrappers, S13, $50, value, S16, 634. &c.
making atotal number of articles issued,
1O5, 500, 1856, the aggregate value of
which is 81, $50, 453.61. Since the aboli-
ton of the ranking privilege the de-
mand for postage stamps has increased
more rapidly than ever before, the
number issued during October exceed
ing the issues of any previous month
by about 100000
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1T is rare thing in this age of the
world for person to live to be 100
years old. Mrs. Elizabeth Weed, the
grandmother of Judge Heaton, of Dix
on, ILL.,, who died at that place re-
Gently, outlived her century. She was
100 years old. Robert Sixbury, her.
init fisher and hunter of "John Browns
Track, died in Jefferson county, n. Y,
last week, aged los. Chicago Journal.
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Foreign.

Foreign.
An extensive plot in favor Of the Count d.
Paris has been discovered in Paris, and it i,
said that the authorities are in possession Of
documents by which number of well-knowr
politicians are compromised. 1t il also re-
ported that deputation Of Monarchsts il
about to proceed to Oulsburg to request the
Count de Chambord to abdicate his claims tc
the throne of France in favor Of the Count dc
Paris.
Add Ell Kader, the famous Arabian chief
tain, is dead.
Thirty thousand pupils assembled at Tokei
Japan ON the 7th of October, to begin Their
studies at the Polytechnic School, which was
there opened by the Emperor.
The prospects of the Republic continue to
brighten in France. The Republicans have
gained victory on the first test vote since
the meeting CT the Assembly. The committee
on the prolongation of MacMahon's term has
decided that the law prolonging his powers
becomes part Of the Constitution after the
constitutional bills are voted upon.
Serious home-rule riots are reported in Kill
kenny, Ireland.
A report comes from Bayonne, Spain, that
the Carlists have defeated the Republicans in
another great battle, the latter losing 1900
men.
The latest advices from France are not
favorable to the milennial condition of things
which was promised by the dispatches of sew
eral days past. The statement has been made
that the two parties had effected an agreement
the basis of which was that MacMahon's term
he should accept the designation of President
of the Republic. 1t now appears, however,
that the Right will not consent to this arrange
ment, but will insist upon the unconditional
prolongation of MacMahon's term for ten
years.
The report that the Tchborne case had
been adjourned for a year was false. The
trial is again in progress.
Many of the inhabitants of Greenland are
starving to death. The famine is produced
by failure of the potato crop.
Spanish credit is at lower ebb in London
than ever before
The London press express the opinion that
the recent Spanish outrage has virtually set
tied the fate of tho Island of Cuba.
Victor Emanuel, in his opening address to
the Italian Parliament, on the 9th inst, de-
clared that the experiment of making Rome
the capital was a complete success; and that
while the Italian people respected the religious
sentiments of the Pope, he will not be per-
mitted to NEEDLE with secular matters.
The Committee Of the French Assembly on
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pointment of Corporation Counsel for the cit,
of Chicago.
Frank Fisk, business agent for the Dayton
CO., Evening Herald, has disappeared for parts
unknown with large amount Of the concerns
funds.
, 1873-07-23

matter thoroughly, and when the Investigations are closed wIe explain the matter at a herpedod
to he Council
The President would, as ahedy saed cause the necessary Investigations to be made and
do whaever tec circumstances might require, and acqudnt the Council in due lime with the
results
The Chairman would leave it to the Council fhe Interpolation shall exceptionally % to 9d
discussion, or whether tshaln now be closed. the further calculations promised by the President
could be given wuhout formal discussion on the Interpolation
LIST Member for Frdaiksed Comhy District LTemng: AS this Isl an important matr
it would be eel It lavet for Ind discussion, when something might be done to alter the laws
with regard t. this natter
The Chairman: Nothing Of he kind could come mt Of this IN nmTa1n, as the Rules of
BuMues8e xDmlyp rnrbedh tn no resolution an be adopted in COZ sequence Of an iqernnn.
ton 1t was resolved with 10 votes amrs A that tie Mtnreuann be dHd
The Chairman closed the mMg aud said Member will receive info NATION cfhe day for
meeting
, 1873-07-23

.RFTER Begjnring af Procurator
e P. Lemming paa Vegne Frede-
riksteds Skifteret som behandlende
Planter r, G. Knights Fallitbo Vile
de n@vnte 30 tilh0rende
, 1873-07-23
Translation.
NOTICE.

VT is hereby brought to public notice
a that, until further, unpaid letters for
Great Britain and Leland will be receiv-
ed at the respective Postofices in this
Island, for direct transmission to South
ampton as Ship L tiers by the Steamer
of I" the No%uddeutsche Loyd' leaving st
Thomas for Bremen, on payment OF the
local postage of 4 Cents pr. single letter
weighing ] ounce.
Presidents Secretary's Office st. Croix
18th July 1878.
S. w. VAN BRAKLE,
, 1873-07-23
Bekjemd

Wet bringes hervcd til o0eotIig Kund-
D slab, at indtil videre yrIle WIanhcrcde
Breve i'll $ orbrittauien og IyIaud bIive
modta2ne paa de hervwrcnde Post-con-
to rer til directe Bcs6rgeIse til Southamp
ton som SkibSbreve fra St. Thomas med
de derfra til Bremen afgaac" e s. Nord-
deutscEe Lloyd" Dampskibe mod Er.@g-
gelse at den gjHldende iokaIe Porto at
4 Cents pr EnkeItbrev "a J Unze.
Presidentskabs SecretariaCct, St. CGojx
den Is JUL 1878.
S. w. VAN BRAKLE.
, 1873-07-23
Total S 416,19l as

Balance Of deposits 5 54.046 OF
5 new deposit account, viz:
/ Goldsmith. I Minor.
3 Various,
81 Withdrawals amounting to S648 G3
Receivers TOR Sat0rday, 10Th July 1878
IN CHRISTIANspED
Capt. A. J. Boye. Trustee.
f. C. w. Weiss, Esq, Member.
In FREDEWKSTED
Counsellor. L. Faber. Trustee.
f. A. Lund, Esq, Member.
JOH Il. GOLDBERG.
President.
st Croix, 2Ist July 1878.