davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
CTBd and LOUISIANA.

The Island Of Cuba is inhabited by people
whose love of liberty glows with all the
warmth of the Southern sky; so is the State
of Louisiana. Cuba is governed by cruel
race of adventures who have no sympathy
with her people and no interest in her pros
perity save that of plumber; so is Louisiana.
Cuba has been stolen poor and taxed bank
rupt; so has Louisiana. Cuba is a rich mine
that has been worked for centuries by Spanish
cupidity and greed Louisiana has been
robbed by carpet-baggers until it is now one
of the worst debt ridden States in the Union.
Against Government imposed on them from
without, q large part, at least, of the people
of Cuba have been struggling for years in an
almost hopeless contest; to Government
fraudulently set up and Obstinately sustained
by the President of the United States, the
people of Louisiana submitted when they saw
that their protests were Intellectual and found
that resistance would be folly.
For Cuba President Grant entertains a
sympathy which he evidently does not care to
conceal, while the reference in his Message to
tho recent unwiso but not unnatural up
rising in Louisiana shows that he not only
cOntemplatcs the sufGrings of her people with
indifference, but that he has no intention OF
reforming in any particular the policy of
meddlesome oppression which has made his
name odious, and destroyed the Republican
party in every State but two in the whole
South. Cuba is allied to us only as all men,
bers of the American family are related to one
another; she is not in sympathy with our
civilization. and shares none of our national
cha ctpiistics ouiSiana ia bone Of Our bona
and flesh of our flesh. President Grant con-
doles with the one and spurns the other.
Robbed. oppressed, and maltreated Cuba re-
ceives a deal of pity, while robbed, oppressed,
and maltreated Louisiana is dismissed with
quiet contempt. This would be ludcrous if it
were not so outrageous. But it is one of the
chief beauties of the wheel Of fortune that it
keeps turning. There are elections, though
President Grant seems incapable of learning
ANYTHING from them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
Buying TIKI PRESENTS.

Our advertising columns this morning re-
mind us of what DR.. Johnson said of
Goldsmth's Natural History-they are "as
interesting as fairy tale" A curious man
might read them with interest; a political
economist might find in them materials for
new chapter; the lover of books or of art
might get from them the same pleasure which
an epicuro derives from bills of fare; and
even the children might look with eager eyes
and moist mouths at some of tho announce
ments. Trade. this month, assumes its
pleasantest aspects; for at ITO other time do
tho temptations Of tho seller and the impulses
of the buyer alike take on tho color of
courtesy, affection, and love.
Why are We 80 fond OF givingi We do not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
Amrsements anN sMsstinss.

~~~~ ke.A
BoorH.s TnEArEs-"rhe widow ua9s' 81" wv"
Tape" j. 4 Clarke .... =, a
B.nyux's ROMAN uirPoDRoNs.- a'se"'"" -
and evening ats
BxrANr's OPERA HoCSE-Mnstrv~
DAYS F1rrH AvESuE ruEArSS-" YcFsek" saa NV
uDcle's Wlll"
GRAND OrHRA HcUss-" The Back Vr"SS .
IYcsru l,IEArEx-EDslish o2era BOate; "Chi'pene'"
Mss Elutly SJ.denes
OlYMPIC TREArSR.-Narietie&
~ T,,s,rvx.-Ata: Prot rohia At s; "The Glded
Age" J0aU T. RAYMOND.
SAN FRANCISCO MrNSrREiS-S'rch and Wamhold.
UNION SoUASE niEAKER-' Loves Sacrihce." Rose
Eyttnge.
wAIIAcN's ruxArSR.-" The ShaugAraun." Dion Bouci'
c3ut.
CHURCH OF TRE HOLY TRINrrY.-orGan Concert
Masonic TENPLS.-F1ir.
ROBINSON HALL" BECOME Dull Care" Frederic
MSCcSpe.
TwEIrru Regiment ARMOEY.-Lecture. DR.. j. JAY
NIilCrS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

We arc pleased to learn from the Presidents
Message that the policy adopted for the manage
ment Of Indian affairs has been adhered to with
most beneficial results All the Peace Commits
soners have resigned because the Government Will
not be faithful 10 its own pretenses. and Oryille
Grant has secured monopoly Of the trading bus!-
ness at five Of the most lucrative frontier posts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
RELIEF FOR NEBRASKA.


This Winter will severely tax the resources
of charitable people. Every city and town has
its own poor to provide for, and no one has
any great surplus after the year Of prostra-
ton which Is just ending. But nothing will
excuse us from doing what we can for the
sufferers by cold and famine on our Western
frontier. The distress in Nebraska is matter
too real and urgent to bear much delay 70
carry the starving people of that State safely
through the Winter, it is estimated that Sl,4oO
q day will be required, allowing only 10 cents
per day to each person. Other cities OF the
West have responded literally to the call OF
the frontier. Cleveland, Chicago, Dayton, and
Cincinnati have sent large contributions OF
money, clothing, and food. We do not doubt
that NeN-York will also do her duty in the
matter.
Gen. James s. Brsbin Of the United States
Army has been sent by the State Relief Com
mittee of Nebraska to take charge of the
offerings from the East. He is fully accred-
tied by Gov. Furnas and Gen. Ord, and we
can add our assurances that every contribution
intrusted to him will be promptly forwarded
and intelligently distributed. AT present, con-
tributions will be received at the Army Head
quarters No. 81 HOuston-st. Food and cloth
ing will be as gratefully accepted as money.
We hope that the necessary funds and stores
will be so promptly sent to Gen. Brisbin that
the suffering pioneers of Nebraska may be
soon relieved from the fear of starvation
which now paralyz,s their energies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

DAILY 1RIBUNE Nail Suhscr hers. $40 per anpum.
SEMI-W EERIY TRIBUNE. Mail Subscribers. So Der an
WEEKLY IRIBUNE. sail Subscribers 81 pei annum
Persons Nnablc 10 obtain THE lIBUSE tn any OF
The trains 60IS. hotels in Cbicb is usually sold, Tt
confer jGrOr BY informing ms ONCE Of tie circumstances
The WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready this
morning at O'CLOCK, il wrappers 1or mailing. Price
cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
iolslne55 AoIltes
TERMS or THE TRIBUNE.

GENERAL ACCIDENT Policies BY THE MONTH
YEAR-TEAvE-sAs LIS AND AccIDsSr INSURANCE. Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

and Means Committee are about to undertake
an Investigation in that quarter. We hope
this inquiry will not fall through rs did that
ordered by the House at the last session, with
out even the pretense OF report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

While exceptions may be taken to one or
two of the statements and conclusions in the
lecture of Gen. Banks on the future of the
South, it will hardly be claimed by anybody
that be puts too high an estimate on the i'm
portance of his subject. His history of recon-
structon recalls almost forgotten facts, and
his expression of the belief that what the
South most needs just now is to be allowed
to govern itself will probably receive general
assent We hope the General will not have
reason to recall his eulogium upon Mr.. Elliott
of South Carolina, but reports from his own
State ascrbe that gentleman's resignation to
very different motives from those imputed to
him by his admirers in Massachusetts,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

jersey City has lost, in the death Of Mr..
Dudley S. Gregory, one of its most highly
respected and valuable citizens. Old admirers
of Mr.. Greeley will remember him as among
Mr.. Greeley's most helpful friends in his early
struggles in Now ork. And the friendship
was lifelong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

A bill to be introduced into Congress by
Representative Holman looks to the correc-
ton of an old abuse. Under the present rules
no Government office can be abolished or the
payment of its occupant be reduced by amend
ments to the appropriation bills. ANY mea-
sure which will help to dispense with useless
officials will be stroke of economy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

The negro loss in the Vicksburg affair is
now estimated at 20. We do not hear of more
than one white man killed. The excitement
the accumulation of troops, and the arming
of citizens still continue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

The case of Tllton against Beecher was
checked yesterday by stay of proceedings,
Judge McCue having granted an order re-
quiring Mr.. Tilton's counsel to show cause
why they should not give bill of particulars
as to the Offenses charged against Mr. Beecher.
The argument on the bill of particulars is set
down for Thursday, and the case itself for
next Monday. While the counsel on both
sides declare their anxiety for prompt trial,
the case thus drags enthusiastically. 1t is
we'll understood that the contest at present is
chiefly over the precedence of the suits. The
case of Proctor against Moulton comes up to-
day, and it is expected that the defense will
make great efforts to postpone it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

If we are never to have an end OF the pes
tilent schemes for getting the telegraph under
Post Office control, it is as well that they
should all be tathcred like that of yesterday.
A carpet bag Senator is fit sponsor for such
a scheme as that yesterday introduced for
constructing a new line of telegraph between
Washington and Boston, for tho Post-Office
employees to experiment upon in the interest
of general postal telegraphy. One would sup
pose that the late report of the Postmaster
General would be enough to deter people from
loading any more burdens upon the back of
that hard-pressed Department. But there
seems no likelihood of an end to this Postal
Telegraph folly, at least until the Government
has been whecdled into experiments, which
are sure to injure the private interests in
volved in existing telegraph lines, and
equally sure to injure the Government itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

Already Senators Spencer and Flanagan
have begun their attack On the Postmaster
General. His reforms are naturally distaste
full to them. The Alabama politician boasts
that be will have the help of Senator Cameron
in the fight. If Mr. Jewell is overthrown, the
country will fully understand what was the
influence brought against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
Neiu'llo1k daily Gribaaa1s.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER o, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

Mr.. Kelley rohearsed anew before the House
his well-worn speech in favor of his 1865 cur
renCy scheme, and Gen. Butler came to his
support. This demonstration is probably
meant merely as set-of against the recon-
mendations of the Message. It is curiously
significant of the temper of Congress that
three bills were introduced on the second day
OF the session-one in the Senate and two in
the House-tO reduce the Presidents salary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

At last one of the tricks by which the people
of Louisiana are to be deprived of their polit-
ical rights, is becoming apparent. The Re-
turning Board have now been busy for thirty
days in counting the votes, and they report
as correct less than half the Conservative
parishes, but all or nearly all the Republican
ones. By indefinitely Withholding sufficient
number of returns of the Conservative parishes
they have it in their power to give just
quorum for the Legislature with Republican
majority. This Is very exasperating prospect
to the citizens, who are watching quietly but
with deep interest. We trust they will be
patient; the whole country is watching this
business as well as they.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

While our local columns indicate some of
the revelations to be expected in the affairs
of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, our
Washington dispatches show that the Ways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

The Government Directors of the Union
Pacific Railroad present flattering report OF
its condition, and express the belief that the
United States will be fully reimbursed for all
expenditures on the road. This report is pre-
sumably meant to hasten the transfer to the
road of the Immigrants still withheld. Before
the patents for these are signed it might be
well to ascertain whether there is any pro-
vision by which these lands will be made to
pay taxes when they are sold to settlers; or
whether the titles will be kept in the name
of the railroad for an indefinite number of
years. thus giving these sections" an i'm
munity from taxation that neighbOring prop
erty does not possess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

Mayor Vance signalzes his short term by at
least one excellent measure. In restoring the
Commissioners of Accounts whom the late
Mayor threw out of Office just when they
were ready to report on the condition OF
affairs in the municipal departments. he has
performed a service for which taxpayers will
probably have reason to be thankful. Some
part of the alleged rOttenness in these depart
ments may now be revealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

Mr.. Beck's bill to punish members of the
Senate and House who engage as counsel In
suits against the Government passed after
little opposition from Gen. Butler. What the
Generals interest in such matters has been
may be judged from the official record of the
court in the Farragut Prize cases, which we
publish to-day, indicating that he prOfited to
the extent of $4,000 by the bill for passing
them.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

HE English Publisher's Circular states
that 3,4G3 new books were published in
England during the past year, 1856 new
editions of former works, and 242 re-
prints of American works during the
same time. Theology in its various
manifestations formerly headed the list
Of classifcations, but novels. tales, and
works of fiction take the lead with S31
works In the one year, an increase of
ten per cent. on the year preceding.
There were 40 works On religion, and
next in numbers is art and science, 5SS
works. The law is at the bottom of the
list, numbering 142; poetry and the
drama, including l6 works from the
United States. reached to 1923, while
history and biography produced a total
Of 42S. The Circular is much gratifed
with the increase of the best class of
literature, and remarks that, as we be-
come more exact and scientific we NAV
become, perhaps. less sensational" Null
tiplying the 1901 books by 300, which is
very small average for each edition,
the total furnishes very excellent in
crease of the reading matter for one
year. I.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
ThE SUNDAY LAW,

In considering the question Of the
Sunday law the Legislature, as it appears
to US, has no right TO discuss any but the
civil aspects of the subject. The relig-
lous phase may be dealt with properly
enough in the pulpit, but as the people
send their representatives here to make
civil and not religious laws for them, and
as the Constitution does not permit any
interference with religious matters, the
theological aspect should be let alone
when such law is on the carpet. The
strongest arguments for Sunday law
strongest because they appeal with equal
force to all kinds of religionists-ar
those which are derivable from ethical
considerations, and even from purely
physical ones. In the first place. it is
an ascertained fact that at least one day
OF rest in every seven is necessary to the
maintenance of physical and mental
vigor. This has been determined by ac.
tual experiment, when it was found that
those who labored continuously were un.
able to execute as much or as good work
In seven days as was done by those who
rested on the seventh day and worked
SIX days only. AS mere question of
profit and loss, therefore, the observance
OF Sunday as rest day must be regarded
as an established necessity. But the
moral considerations in support of the
custom are infinitely more important
flve-sixths Of the masses everywhere are
compelled to work for their daily bread.
The majority of these workers are EN-.
ployed In various exhausting occupations.
which incapacitate them from the enioy.
ment, during the week days, of such
scanty leisure as is at their disposal.
They reach their homes fatigued and
languid, and for the most part are glad to
retire ut as early an hour as possible.
They are untitled for intellectual recrea-
tions, or for participation in those Juno.
cent pleasures which constitute at once
the delight and the value of the home
circle. such men look forward TO the
seventh day as the oasis of the barren
week. 1t is for them the one day on
which opportunity is afforded for unre.
strlcted intercourse with their families.
and Tor recreation of any kind. 1t is the
one day on which they are at leisure to
INFORM themselves, their wives and their
children; on which they can roam abroad.
catching brief but sweet glimpses of
nature; on which they car assemble with
thelr fellows in more solemn ceremonies.
on which they can detaeh their thoughts
rom the sordid occupations which exact
the greater portion of their energies; on
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
Pacific Coast.

SAN FRScIsco, Feb. III WASHING
tons birthday has been celebrated in 4.
very quiet way to-day. The banks, in-
sgrauce offices, Mint and other public
places of business have been closed.
/ There have been no sessions ufthe Stock
or produce Exchanges, and but small
attendance at the Merchants Exchange.
Most of the houses in the lower part of
the city were opened a short time this
morning. At noon to-day half of the
business places below Montgomery
street were closed. The National Guards
was the only organization, either civic
or military, that celebrated the anniver-
sary by parade.
Another suit Instituted.
G.. W. Stevens, the owner Of tht sun
printing material, has commenced suit
against the de Young brothers and Capt.
Lees.
An old feud resulted on Saturday night
in the death of ". S. Gilkey and DR.. C.
E. Cleveland at Watsonyille, Santa Cruz
county. They commenced shooting at
each other simultaneously, and in a few
seconds both were dead.
SAN FEANCIsCo, Feb. "A. To-day was
fixed for the sentence of Chas. Kinsey,
W. W. Dow, Alex. Mclean, Michael
Mclean and Nancy Z. Kinsey, who were
found guilty of manslaughter by the
Twelfth District Court, for causing the
death of Harry Green, in Pescadero.
The matter came up in Court this morn
ing, when it was postponed until March
10, in order to enable counsel to prepare
a bill of exceptions.
The mining share market opened
strong this morning, Nearly all descrip.
tons closed higher
According to the rain guage at the
signal Service Office in this city, 20I25
inches Of rain have fallen this season to
date.
During the past twenty-fOur hours the
barometer has been falling slowly. At
two O'Clock this afternoon it indicated
300 in connection with gentle south
easterly gale. The impression prevails
that the recent frosts forebode more
rain.
It is reported that Treasurer Hubbard
has deposited over 5000, 900 in the Bank
of California, which, according to the
Code, is felony. The Board OF Super
visors will take action in the matter this
evening.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25

DEATH OF BARON MEYER DE RorHs.
cHILD.-Baron Meyer de Rothschlld died
ut London yesterday, at the age of "a
years. He was born in England, and
was educated at Trinity College. Cam
bridge. In 1859 he was elected to the
British House OF Commons for the Dor.
ough of Hythe, which he represented
until the recent dissolution Of Parlja-
ment. The late Baron was Liberal in
politics, and favored vote by ballot, sew
eral years before that measure WAS
adopted. He was magistrate and
Deputy Lieutenant for Bucklnghamshire
where he had splendid residence
The Baron was, however, best known
as member Of the English
branch of the Rothschild family,
founded by the late Baron Nathan Never
Rothschild, a son of the well.known
Frankfort banker, who, by his thrift and
sagacity, laid the basis of the great
wealth which bis successors have
amassed. Nathan went to London in
1900, and there invested money, sent him
by his father, so judiciously, that in time
he became very wealthy, and ranked
among the first bankers OF London He
died III 1886, leaving three sons, Lionel.
Anthony, and Meyer-the two former of
whom survive. Under their Joint man
agement the business of the firm pros
pered, until eventually the RotLschilds
accumulated unbounded wealth. New
York Tribune, Feb. 7.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
FOREIGN N ews.

PAEIs, Feb. 23.-The citizens Of Stras-
bourg demand of Bishop Ratz the
resignation of his seat in the Reichs,ag
because he has acknowledged the validity
of the treaty of Frankfort.
ALDEN, Feb, 23.-Mr. Dillon, a member
of the Livingstone search expedition,
has committed suicide.
Dr. Livngstones remains were ex-
pected to reach Zanzibar on the Goth
instant.
The Cameron expedition will proceed
to ujijj to obtain the documents and
property left by DR.. Livingstone.
The HAGUE, Feb. % In the last
fight tue Dutch troops in Acheen cap
tured an important fort, killing 200 of
its defenders. The loss to the expedition
was only six killed and tifty-six wounded.
SrRAsBoUnG, Feb. 23.-M. Gueber and
six other delegates to the Reichstag from
Alsace and Lorraine have published a
manifesto repudiating Bishop Rats ac-
acknowledgement of the Frankfort treaty.
LAdUYARA, Venezuela, Feb. 9.-There
was an earthquake here on the 9Th inst,
the most severe since 1872. The people
rushed to the streets, and much injury
was done to persons and property
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach has been appointed Chief Secre.
tary for Ireland, and Sir Henry Selwin
1bbetson Under Secretary for the Home
Department
SAN DOMINGO, Feb. 1l.-General G on
zales was installed President on the 9th
ult. Baez has been banisLed from the
couptrv
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-02-25
THE PRAYING WOMEN.

Tbs war Of the ladies' of Ohio again st
the liquor traffic by means of prayers
and entreaties instead of impreeations
and denunciation has spread into other
states, awakening an interest in the
cause OF temperance not surpassed since
the palmy days OF the old Washingtoni-
ans. A dispatch of the 9Th inst. from
Cincinnati to the New York Herald says
that on the Monday preceding that date
one Charles Beck employed C. A. Pal
mer, the ouly lawyer he conld find 10
town to take up the cause of the liquor
dealers, to take the necessary steps Tor
an injunction by applying to Judge SAT-
ford, of Chillicothe. This was granted,
and next day forty-seven of Washing
tons ladies were summoned by Judge
Stafford, to appear before the Court of
Common Pleas, on the 7th of March
next, to answer complaint made by
Beck on a petition Cor an injunction to
stop these ladies from assembling at
their tabernacle and holding prayer
meetings and other devotional exercises.
1t was also ordered by the Court that the
tabernacle should BIZ removed, and a
party proceeded to dsmolish it under the
supervision OF Beck himself. After this
work was consummated Judge McLain,
upon whose premises the structure was
situated, caused the arrest aud COM
menced suit against the parties who de-
stroyei it. How the affair will termi-
nate remains to be seen.