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New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

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mitted to them. For the most authentic re-
ports concerning these deliberations we refer
the reader to our seventh page.

We publish on the second page to-day
another suggestive table, showing how nearly
100000 was divided among the Government
spoilsmen. These fgrras relate to the partition
of the avails of seizures and compromises
effected since Nov. 80 of last year. The total
avails of these few months, it will be seen,
amount to the tidy sum of sfSo,4l5 in this
port alone, which is gsod business for the
men who divided this plunder among them.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM IN CONNECTICUT.
The friends of Civil Service Reform in Con-
necticut are pondering an interesting question
in politics in view of the approaching election
in that State. They are all Republicans, of
course. 1t is understood that the Admins
tration is the special guardian of the great
reform, and the Opposition can only be sup
posed to have an indirect and collateral in
terest IN it. The Administration Republicans
of Connecticut have signifed their approval of
it in their platform, and are no doubt sincere in
their desire to see it carried out successfully.
In theory they favor the idea Of separating
the function of the office-holder from that of
the partisan manager and committee man.
They believe that the holder of an Office, for
instance like that of Collector of Internal
Revenue, should confine himself to the duties
of his position, and not be managing caucuses,
packing conventions, and conducting election
campaigns. They understand the danger of
having Government officers giving their time
to small politics instead of to the duties for
which they are paid. They say, and with
entire truthfulness that it is not honest for
man who draws pay from the Government for
doing certain work to neglect that work for
the purpose Of managing elections; and they say
further that when Government officials, holding
their places at the pleasure of an Administra
ton or q Senator or Congressman, devote
the time which should be given to official
duties to the dirty work of political campaign
ing, in order to keep in Office the men or the
party upon whom they depend for continuance
in their own positions it is very dangerous
sign. Through the messages of President
Grant, the platforms of the party, the utter
ances of party leaders, aud the arguments of
party organs. they have become aware of the
evils that exist and those that threaten from
the active participation of office-holders in
politics. They believe in their platforms and
in the sincerity of their leaders and their
newspaper organs, and are impressed with the
necessity for reform.
But they are somewhat confused at seeing
Just nOw the Collector of Internal Revenue
for the First and Third Districts of that State,
in his capacity of Chairman Of the Admins
tratiOn State Committee, leaving his post of
duty, travelling through the State organizing
political campaign, distributing money in
"close towns" and, as is freely charged. pack
ing caucuses and conventions for the nOmina-
ton of candidates for the Legislature friendly
to Senator Buckingham. AS friends of Civil
Service Reform they look on at this and are
confused by it. They doubt whether upon the
whole this is consonant with good policy, or
in accordance with the principles of the re-
form they so much desire. They are not
ignorant that Col. Selden owes his appoint
ment to Senator Buckingham, and they ques-
ton the taste as well as the policy of his
| conspicuous interference in behalf of his
| oatron There are sOme gentlemen in the
State too who favor other candidates than
Senator Buckingham. who suspect Col. Selden's
management TO be not only at variance with
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

Mr. Bayard Taylor is so high an authority
in all matters of foreign travel that his letter
on Winter experiences in Europe, printed on
the third page of The TRIBUNE will attract
attention. 1t must be confessed that his
observations are not enticing to tourists con-
templating an early fight across the Atlantic.
Prices are high, comforts few, the season late.
and even sunny Italy" reminds the veteran
traveller Of the Arctic regions.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

The Congregational Council still tarries.
No result had been reached when an adjourn
ment was effected last night. 1t is expected,
however, that the committee appointed to
prepare basis of settlement, or verdict" ;"
viii report to-day. 1t ought to be under
stood that the privacy of these deliberations
of the Council is not new feature. The GUS
tom has always been for the delegates TO
confer alone together upon the matters com
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28
Nsm+a1otk Daily Gribmars.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.

SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1874.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

Our Washington dispatches sum up the Dis
trict of Columbia investigation, made yester-
day, in a way which leaves a curious impress
sion. The facts and deductions therefrom
convince the disinterested observer more than
ever that the Board Engineer was a mighty
man in measurements. What he certified as
correct was at once accepted as final. Yet, it
cannot have escaped the attention of the
observant reader that one other tunctionary
frequently appears to ratify. approve. and
authenticate all that has been or may be done.
This is Gen. o. Z. Babcock who seems to be
a sort of Greek chorus to the Board of Public
Works.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

Mr.. SanbOrn has shown that better part Of
valOr which prompts men to run away when
called to face fire. The questions of
the Ways and Means Committee so severely
damaged Mr.. Banfield that Mr.. Sanborn de-
cided he had business in New York yesterday
This is not according to contract. little
while ago, Mr.. SanbOrn wanted nothing so
much Us vindication /; to be vindicated, he de-
manded an examination. The Committee
obhgingly waited for him; and now. after
weeks of dallying, he takes refuge in flight
This may be confession of the whole charge,
but Congress wants something more. San
born is not the defendant in this case.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

In the Assembly, yesterday, there was
great deal of needless worry made over
the question of an adjournment Many mem
bers wanted to go on with the Supply Bill;'
others were anxious to adjourn over until
Monday, leaving the bill unfinished The dill
atory members carried the day, and the As
sembly separated in bad bumor. We do not
like to report the rumors of pending jobs in
the bill which were banded about the Assem-
bly, Chamber. These jobs will be seen soon,
if there are any but would MT it have been
better for the Assembly to have kept its good
humor and stayed manfully at work
New-York tribune., 1874-03-28

The Hudson River is already open and the
Lake harbOrs soon will be. Cannot the Canal
Board take measures to open the Canals for
navigation this year at the earliest date posi-
bef There is, we believe, an extraordinary
amount of grain awaiting transportation by
the water routes, and we trust tho Canal
Board recognize the Importance of energetic
action in getting the canals into navigable
order as rapidly as the weather will permit.
For two years past the opening of the canals
has been delayed until the middle of May. 1t
seems to us that this year those in charge of
them ought to do better than that.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
ALEXANDRIA VA,
otockhoiders in this Company will nleasetake
no,lce that the following acting agents are the
only authorized persons to make collections of
money for this Company viz.
MOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
col. G. MURPHY Agent Mt. jackson.
CAPT: b. SAMu El.S " .. Front Royal.
A. b. TRICK Director la, risonburg
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
WIN II. %AMS Agent Staunton
When they collect, they will also furn1sl. tn
party paying them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE C.WEDDERBCRN
Secretary ard Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy
Feb. 23-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24
p Q + T R Y.
KIND THOUGHTS.

Let us cherish a memory for pleasant things,
And let III the others go;
tits never giving ''tit for tat
That we touch the heart of foe;
1t is moi by dwelling on faacied wrongs
That feel their sting grow less
And malice once entering the heart is sure
To crush out all tenderness.
Forgive, forget, though the wrong be great,
And your heart be stricken sore;
For thinking of tToGbie mikes it worse,
And its pain is all the more.
Do kindly things to your neghbors, cen
Though they do not so to you,
IhouShthey be wrong, uajust. unkind,
Keep your own heart ever true.
The heart Is garden our thoughts the flowers
That spring into fruitful life,
Have care that in sewing there fall no seed
From tue weed of cruel strife.
Oh loving words are not hard to say,
If the haart be loylag too,
And the kinder the thong you give to others,
The kinder the thoughts of you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

a man whose morning dram had
been 100 much for him, in saddling his
horse, got the saddle wrong end fore
most. Just as he was about to mount,
a neighbor came up and called his at
1ention to the mistake The horseman
gazed for moment at the intruder, as
II in deep thought, and then said ''Y GU
let that saddle alone. How do you
know where am going?" And he
looked daggcrs at the oficious neigh
Dor,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

A New Hampshire woman. when
dying, made her husband swear On the
Bible that he would never marry a wo.
man with a sharp rose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

The success Of Josh Billings is ex~
eeptional There are thousands Of
young men who do not know how to
spell, and yet they are not worth $780,
600.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

With sardonic grin, Wix poured
some mucilage into his empty hair oil
bottle. yesterday, and this morning the
hair ofone of the servant girls was
stuck so tight that size could not shut
her mouth
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24
+ NHESAPEAKE AND OHIOR. r.
On and after Sunday Apr. 10th 1874 Passen
gerTrains will run as follows:
FROM STAUNTON


FROM STAUNTON.
| 10.25A. M. MAIL TRAINS, For Charlottesville,
! Gordensyille, Richmond and all intermediate
Stations daily Except Sunday arrives a,
| Richmond 500 p. NJ. This taain connects at
Charlottesville for Lynchbnrg Bristol Knox
| vile, Chattanooga and the South and at Cor
| densville for Alexandria, Washington and the
North.
! il,40 P. Nj. ExPR Ess, For Charlottesville.
Gordensville, aud Richmond daily Except
Sunday arriving at Richmond 4,4O A. NJ.
This train connects at Charlottesville, for
Lynchburg, bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
and the South at Gordonsvi!le for alexandria.
Washington AM The North and at Richmond
for Petersburg, Norfolk, Weldon, Wilmington,
Charleston, Savannah, Danville, Greensboro,
Charlotte and all points southeast.
3,42A. NJ. Ext sEss, For Goshen, Millboro
Covington, White Sulphur and all stations
west Of White Sulphor daily Except Sunday
arriving at Huntington $50 P. NJ. This train
connects ut Huntington with the companys
steamers Bostoma and fleetwood arriving at
CINCINNATI, 800 A. NJ. in time to connect
with the Morning Trains on ali the different
lines running out at Cincinuatti.
1886 P. NJ. MAIL TRAIN, For Hinton and all
intermediate Stations daily Except Sunday
arriving at Hinton lois p. NJ.
For rate tickets and information apply to
j. W. Hopkins agent at Staunton
A. II. PERRY, Gen'lSup't.
EDGAR VLEIr, Gen'l P.and I. Ag't.
apr. 23-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

The editor of q Down East paper, in
a position to know, says that anybody
labors under al erroneous impression
who thinks it an easy matter to edit a
a>country newspaper in country that
has no scandals, no murders, no rail.
roads, no Governor fight, no Senator
fight nothing hut virtues.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

a Church OF England clergyman
knocked his sister down and sat on
her. This is all the information that
r4acics us but if she had the spirit of
woman (and any pins) in her bosom,
he won't be able to sit on anything else
for a gcodly period
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

A Boston court has decided that if a
woman lends money to her asssisand
she cannot get it back The decis
ion will not be new to many wives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

A SHOCK. A debtor who owed
eight hund red dollars, offered his cred
itor eight promissory notes of hun
dred dollars each, payable on the first
day of eight consecutive months, which
We're accepted. The first note was pro
tested on its becoming due, and on the
creditors asking the debtor for an ex-
PLANTATION, the latter said: ''The fact is
my friend, can't pay you anything
and divided the debt into small Dor,
lions to save you the shock Of doing it
al at once"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

"Write.sto me while l am away,
said Joues to Mrs. Jones, after an at
fecti 'nate good bye. "I'reacherous
mani" medltated the lady. mot one
letter does he get! He wants to sell
them to one Of those Western papers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

EDUCATED WAITER GIRLS Down EAST.
AT the Glenn House, at the Twin
Mountain House, and at other famous
places OF resort, the walters consist al
together of educated girls, students from
the scminarles in the neis hborhood and
daughters Of well-to do farmers. and
the male students from the cole ees.
There were among them representatives
from Dartmouth, Harvard and Others
less known. So great is the demand
for situations of this kind that the list
OF the Glenn House was filled by Feb
ruary, and one of the applicants became
conductor on the railroad during the
recess, while others who were studying
engineering, went right into the ma
chine shops.
There is an extreme reserve on the
part of these educated walters. both
young men and young women-strict.
even delicate attention to the want of
guests, but an entire absence of obtru
vtne's, and no effort to win sympathy
Or show feeling of being placed in a
false position. Two of the tables were
prettily ornamented by the girls with
pieces of rock, moses, and ferns, and
the only time my informant saw any
signs of confusion or consciousness was
upon one occasion, when going early to
the dining-room, he found a group lis
tening to one of their number, who was
reciting most effectively passage from
Shakespeare. AS for offering fee, no
one could possibly think of such a
thing. AS soon would one offer money
to the members of the family in the
house Of friend; yet upon expressing
a preference for dish served in pecu
liar way, it was always remembered, land
the method religiously observed
All this shows that there are some |
hopes Of the millennium even yet. for if I
it ever comes it will be when people are
neither afraid nor ashamed of honest
work. "Jeanie June," III Baltimore
4iutey ca
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24
bARGA|HS!! BsRGh!NS!!
n EW STORE

IN bTKASBURG, VA.
flames NJ. HiCK ERSON, would inform
~ the public generally that he has
opened, in the town of Strasburg, a full
line of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
OF the best grades and at most reasonable
prices, consisting Of Sugars, Teas, Coffee,
Molasses, Rice Crackers, Confectionares,
Salt, Whskey, of every grade &C. Also Dry
Goods, Notions, Men and VI omcn's Shoes,
and every thing usually kept in stores or
general merchandise. All of which will
he sold at the pc'y LOWEST price for Cash of
Country Produce.
The highest prices paid for all kinds of
Produce in Goods. Cali and see for your
self. June IL emo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

An Eastern debating society is try
ing to settle which is the hardest to
keep, diary or an umbrella.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24

A fashionable lady says her hus
band is the latest thing oat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-24
Woodstock Advertisements.

n Office
10 country merchants who generally have
e, 20, Oh IN small quantities to suit their sa les.
we desire to say that we believe we can fur
aish the following goods at about as low
ngares' freight added, as they pay in BALTIC.
No. l. FURNITURE VARNISH
SPIRITS TURPENTINE,
BEST WHALE OIL.
DR1 PAINTS, DYE STUFFS,
CASTOR OIL by gallon, bottles and
Labels furnished, and you can bottle i. YOUR
selves. 'oa'
COPPERAs,
ALUM,
SAL SODA,
R0SiN,
SULPHUR, DC,
Wihch we buy in considerable quantities nv
the barrel, key &c. When YOU wo,ld want
VWgrhaps only or 10 lbs. ana 2or 3 gallons,
we very respectfully invite YOU to call and
deem pariag. "" MAJ"
"p' ~ B.SCHNIT1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-06
ltsres n,,,i Aoas of Itse.

- atk1u 1kV3S bOI etSes IL
GurbFoRD, BE-. i ebraafy THE housj
of Isaac Wharf has been destroyed by fire
and himself, wife, and son persisted in ths
flames. $50 ss s{,5s ID t;..t ssss,s9s s..t,
MEaPHis, February Baker & Barton'i
oil-works have been burned.
EVANSVILLE. February Sat 8 O'Clock
this morning a fire was discovered issuing
from the grocery OF Chris. Mehr, corner Of
Heidetback avenue and st. John street, and
In a few moments the building was enyel-
oped In 1ames. The inmates Of the house
were Mehr, bis wife, six children, his father
iu-law, ard barkeeper named George. OF
these the father-in-aw and two children
escaped from the flames. Mehr's father-in-
law says he was awakened by smoke, and
heard Chris. calling the barkeeper, who
could not be awakened.
hrs. Mehr, he said. had rushed out of the
house with the two children, whom she
dropped, and returned to the house, but
never came for them again. As soon as pos
sible search was made for the bodies, and all
the missing ones were found, Mehr had the
Young child clasped tightly in bis arms. The
remains of all the victims were charred.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-06
NORFOLK MARKETS,

FEBnUARY 3-PenS.-On saturday the market
was i'm demanu; sales of rs Bugs Buckeyes at $3
and Z bags black ut SIG. On Monday the mar
with a good inquiry. coed sound parcels In prime
shipping order would bring respectable ADVANCE
OH all SORTS
LAnber.-The stock and receipts are equal to the
demand. Yellow pine, rough. mere iantable,
$14.50@41 S cuIls, $106Qf12; heart, Y1S@t25.
dressed merehantable flooring, S25; dressed heart
flooring 1875.
Peanuts.-On Monday the market was quiet and
holders firm At 1918 for good grades, buyers de-
clning; sales Of rs uap5 1T s2.55@S2.7O. Tues
and there we're sales 10 report. There were some
few arrivals OF not very choice stock. The above
trade in the article, A larger part Of the stocks
In store here are held under limits or advanced
prices say 49, and In some cases over thar, placed
on th IN by their in the country, and which,
being ,uobtainaDle are not considered as being Of
fered fer SAFE. ! he general tone Of the market,
hence, Is tame but ii nj. Landmark.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-06
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.

=
C1scryNATr. January sl-Hogs.m 81 nc our las
has been gradually gaining strength from day te
% 900 rs are in good demand ut $5.650t5s5
unsyen sfa sspsstss nSsrs Is but aeE s
demand sO md for for stock hogs lot Of smooth, nice
Sold nv as 10. We have had almos; every grade OF
hogs the pass Mea hog. Twothirds Of the receipts
However, have been OF very comm9n grAHs: ne
arke. closd dsn s. hs for the
10 90 leayirg for city nee, &c, i,oyS.
Catts-Keceipts for !he past week Of soSa cate
have been ha,eher s,,ie ss readily
* On: shippers', f50t5 so; 1alr DuiShen catt,e'
"a 506S4.S5. and common Of S3@s3 on: ne
eeipts, 2,754; shipments l'S'e' met suppl
1'S StteoenReceipts about equal to the demand we
quote common at ss9s33SS9;; s IAN" RsssiD.s. $50;
y sys.!s5 sis: s h
Hog hegs s55ssSass.i6 g. choice
February 2 al bs. d. oic.ai asnr
eeipts for 80 ,e.d Good TO choice rm, with fair
aesa 'sat so sS 10 sx,!a gh
com non 10 medan, heavy s1eo9Ss ~; s az "a
to extra heavy so.Fo9So.o"' e''0 - = -
sSaittte-Marke, quiet aud steady, aud nomina'iy
aRa1T1SoRs. January SIP A-Beef ldutss.I
The market closed heavy and 19wer, buyers noaui"s
OF: range from 8 TO 6Asc ga ho,s were
IioGsEIh he receipts OF good cozntsa noss ~sae
,,pht nm lie market u the close ~aS Srih iaHes'
SSsaI :" he magsat draes, a..i VAS weak ny tue
cso.e stotx sheep ase held ai 81 9sJ Y head quo
trnons s,sn ETC Eenruary 2-P. M-Lahfe-The
M rte, clo. ed Lust week with fair deDana ensy.
Tse Closing prices we're: Extra stsSSss, .neuiun
to good 56Ec; sonmon mont 70 I ta, yery firm at
Hogs The maxsst closed sa'ns'a's 's'' :. =
sTptyu Tan
SGsep-rhe Supply j. light and sae =; .st and
prc,.s range from Ga SIC. Tor prime 70 c1aS "nu
sdSlc for m.d,s AN 10 good.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-06
Cuba.

New YORK, February ga private letter
from Havana says the affair at Trinidad is re-
garded as an exceptional case, and not at all
indicative Of general uprising OF the ne
groes and burning of plantations.
The opinion prevails that the Insurgents
will soon be able to cross the Old Trocha in
com paratiyely large force. Heretofore they
have been able occasionally to cross 10 small
parties. Should they succeed in crossing in
large numbers the burning of plantations Is
inevitable.
A secret organization is thought to exist,
with ramifcations throughout the island, the
object of which is to give Morales material
SUPPORT. 1t is considered the Spaniards are
Just now in a tight place, and need men and
money to carry on the war.
HAvAsA, February 5.-The troubles OF
the Italian opera have been settled, ana
Lucca consents to sing.
The complaints against Consnl.Ge nerai
Hall which have appeared in some OF the
New York papers are wholly groundlsss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-06

lin Carendis totaeco stnee ON, sresioss q
I,ss fsasss ss. sas -
frou, Tie wet. nlt Esar 81. no Imports Is
tbs bfancls of fsas BIS bsan,s I1diast -
noyance TO which aealers are sni3 eetedby fhA 49,
city 1rn1 abans the 20ffs Of January tos lfEisSs
risa5y q vessel which sailed from Bosson isr
days ego, Three days aft4r the order w1ss sents
ssf sssstss as pssn s ssa s
The LANDING serttfc1fa was 1esw1y - eshtppeS
After one or two fruiieas sfors the caYttcate xaS
ms en haS 81 sss,nss aaa
when It was discovered that. the goods I'D -
aor mt pas a1e nai lime me scs "
heard OF the goods untiI toward The otoeo -
week; tho 30ih or 3lst Of the month, When tos s1s
they were In charge OF The revenue o1cfsH ~ Hal.
timore and awaiting an owners How o. Nh fb&y
an unsoITed problem. PrssuinafIy, though. HsV
were sent there by the manufactured. ssasf
But why were they NOT forwarded 70 fheir dssf-
that was "a INC no. Known 10 whom sley beionsed
Thosgh we only mGntior these yexanons 0ee1~
ssa cay u
export warehouse here the most Of them eoaidne
Smoking. There was steady inquiry for snok-
Ing tobacco throughout the week, orders from t0wM
spirit. Grocers and retail dealers finding theytnr
ter drawing to close without any sigu Of the cytf
that was at one time unprecedented, viii De hkesy
now to stock uD With more Nbera!iH tnan tn8y
have shown Of late and, perhaps, the stgntiy lm~
season. takeis all In ALL has been better than H6
anticipated. -
usua1 evidences or moderate activity. Good ofandk
and grades, both Of imported and domestic BoodsS
have been In steady request! ana a. former prsce,
which, perhaps. u5y not long be sald II tae nrcS-
pective advance at Havana should be fzly con-
summated. - sE-fs5S