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New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
THE FOSSILS OF 1874.

A scientific expedition from WhlCn PrOr.
Marsh has just returned, is described on
our third page in a letter from New-IIaven.
The incidents as we'll as the motives of the
trip are quite unlike the ordinary experiences
of travel: we commend them to our readers
for freshness and variety. At tho time OF
starting it was known that the expedition
would encounter danger and difficulty, but
not until arrival at Red Cloud Agency did
the peculiar obstacles become apparent. The
Agency was surrounded by many thousand
Indians gathered to receive their annuities.
There il always more or less dissatisfaction
on these occasions, and after the distribution
Of nnnuiiics the Indians are no longer on
their good behavior, while their num-
bcrs give them notion Of their strength.
The tribes on reservations near Red
Cloud Agency are exceedingly jealous
Of any movements of white men that
seem to have reference to gold digging in or
near the Black Hills. 1t had been hoped that
when the object Of the fossil-hunters had been
fully explained to them, and some OF their
warriors had been hired as guard to accom-
pany the expedition, their jealousy would be
overcome. But behind this lay still another
element of difficulty. The well-disposed In
dams feared that certain northern tribes,
encamped moro nearly south of the Black
Hills, would swOop down on the expedition.
Between jealousy and fears, councils with the
Indians at tho Agency resulted in nothing
but delay. At last Prof Marsh resolved on
the bold step of giving tho Indians the slip,
and marching out his expedition by night.
Great risks were taken in this movement, and
the dangers of the party whilo engaged i'll the
search for fossils proved not to have been
exaggerated. But good fortune attended bold
management, and the expedition finished its
work just in time to escape tho war parties
from the north. The use made by the Indians
of the Black Hills as place of safety for
their wives and children while they 60 forth
on warlike expeditions, may supply fresh
argument for extinguishin2 the Indian title
to that region.
The fossils secured on these Western expe-
ditiOns have opened new chapter in science.
No more important accession to the facts
bearing upon the development hypothesis has
been obtained in recent years than these sup
ply. The series of animals of the horse kind,
beginning with one having four toes and end
ing with single-hoofed quadruped like that
Of the present day, has been almost entirely
completed from these fossils. A more recent
discovery indicates progression in the size
of the brain of animals from the lower to the
upper strata. To secure full knowledge ON
the great variety of points involved in such
researches, very numerous specimens are re-
uuircd. Both in respect to the new light shed
on these points, and in regard to the discov
cry of animals heretofore unknown to science,
the large harvest of fossil bones in 1874 will
make it q memorable year.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
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six hundred millions, has been contracted 10
five hundred millions. and thereby been made
more valuable than tho Currcncics OF the
countries from which the gold and silver hs ve
been drawn, those countries being England
Germany, and the United States.
The conclusion from tho foregoing princi-
pies is easily drawn Would we make our
currency more valuable, would we retain our
gold and silver, would VIC again see coin IN
circulation would we have once more tho con-
stitutional dollar, we must either contract our
papcr money or restrict it to Its present vol
unic until the country grows up to 1t. Simple
rs this statement may appear, it contains the
whole truth of the matter. Our paper is at o
discount, not because there is any doubt OF
the sovency of the Government or OF the
banks, but because the amount of paper Is
excessive. Wcro every dollar and fraction OF
a dollar in paper now existing in the United
States To b: transformed tonight into the
actual gold and silver it promises to pay,
the excess would flow out of tho country,
and the expectation would continue until
the value of gold in England, France, Ger
many, aud the United States was eqiiallzed.
Just as much as our currency would be dlmin.
ishcd by expectation were it all cOin just 80
much, being paper, it needs to be reduced to
bring it to the value of coin. Gold and silver
are commodities which, above all others. have
an international value at all times nearly the
same in all commercial nations. The hypOthc-
sis that gold has au artificial value in this
country, above and beyond its natural value,
is untcnablc. In reality its value here Is
slightly below its value in foreign countries,
and for that reason it is constantly exported.
TO save our gold we must pay our paper.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
Amnsements an0 Mcettnes.

AcADSMY OF Music. BRooxLYN.-COuoert.
BoOTn's THEATER.-" The Hero OF tho Hour"
RARNuM's ROWAN HIrpoDRoME.-Eycry afternoon OF q
aud evening dt s.
BRYANTs OrtR> UOUsE.-Minstrels
DAYS FIrf:, AvENuH THEArER.-"A New Way to Pay
Old Debts"
GRAND Or.pk HOUsE.-"T The BLACK Crook"
LyCEUN Jnr irrR-English Opera Roulc: La File do
Madame ALsOt" Miss Ediiy Suidcue.
OLYMriC Observation-Disclosures
NipIos THHt,FR.-R 'hcitSs Pantomimc Troupe.
PARK TuEATER.-" TLc Gldcd Age" John +. Ray
mond.
SAN FRANCISCO MIHsrRELs-E,rch and Wambold.
TERRACE UARphN TnEATER.-New-York Circus.
UNION SQUARE Tn&ArER.-"T Tde Two Orphans"
NAIIACks TuEATER.-" The SIaughraun." Dion Bouc
cauIt.
ASSOCIATION HALI.--R radngs. Geo. VLndcnboh.
ROBINSON HALL" Begone Dull Care" Mr.. Maccahe.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
TRIPLE SH E E T

Tho Captaiu and several more OF the crew and pas
sepgers OF the Japan have arrived at Hong Kong One
cabin passenger one steerage passenger the surgeon
seyers OF the crew, and 400 Chinese still missing.
- There was an explosion Of powder magazine at
scutar in Turkey by which 200 persons we're killed or
sounded 80 The Carlists fred upon German brig
In distress at Guetarla The crew were rescued by
Republicans.
IN the Senate Mr Sherman presented the Finance bill
sgreed upon by the Republican caucus, providing for
the resumption OF specie payments In ls the consid
eratien OF the District Government bill was resumed,
and debate took place on Mr.. Mortons amendment for
the election OF the Commissioners instead of having
them appointed by the President In the House large
number Of bills were introduced; resolution TO invest
gate the safe burglary conspiracy went over; resolu-
ton was adopted inquire into the political affairs Of
Alabana; Mr. Hollnau's resolution aRainst granting
subsidies was called up and motion to suspend the
rules and adopt lost. twothirds voting In the
Affirmative; Mr.. Dawes explained the facts regarding
Irwns refusal TO answer question in the Pacific Mail
investigation, and after some debate an order was
granted for his and arraignmen at the bar OF the
House, Mr. Dawes resolution for holiday from
Dec. % TO JAN was adopted. - Mr.. Twins testi-
nouy before the Subcommittee Of the Ways and Means
Committee is given in detail in another column.
Dr. j. W. Dawson lectured on "The Bible and Science" {"
the Rev. DE- McGlynn "Papal Iufallbty," and Geo.
YandenhO reply the Rev. Mr. Talinages structures
on the stage 60 Tho broker who made extraordinary
purchases Uf stock when practically bankrupt ex-
pelled by the SOCK Exchange G. Mayor Havemev-
ers will bequcathing between t090000 and Is OO0
was admitted to probate. Gold, 11lt, 1115 1lli;
gold value OF the legal tender dollar, SO Clio cents.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
PERSONAL.

Thomas POultney, Baltimore merchant. en-.
tertlined Saturday several or the gentlemen WHO
travelling With king Kalakaua.
Senator Ferry of Connecticut, who went to
Washington intending TO remain during the present ses
son. returned Luinc seriously Ill
The settlement of the Seth Adams will case
u Massachusetts, usures the building OF asylum SUBJ
sauiay in accord with the ihteutions OF the esaOr
Herr GeOrg, who has gained nOtOriety by his
encounter with Prince Bismarck u the German Reich.
stag. for years amanuenss TO Dr. Won DOilin
ger Prince Bsmarcks recommendation TO him 10 use
plenty Of wa.er has created much amusement, Herr
Gcor being rather negligent as to his external appear
auce.
Charles Bradlaugh has been busy lecturiDs
ever since he arrived October He has just returned
to Ncw-YOrk from Western trip extending as far -
Iowa. and Is to appear next "Wednesday evening. the
only time IN this city this Winter. on he patfUim OF
ton"
Sir J. Lubbock, NJ. p, recently delivered
one series OF popular science lectures IN Manchs
ter his subject being Modern SIvayes He said that
whether sricnce was ~ some supposed. dcs'incdN 70
modify mems religions views or h0'-a question iuts
which he did not tnrn wish to cntcr-no oLght, 10
that account, TO regard 1t VITA Apprehension or nv
trust"
The telegraph went into the Robert DALI
owen business other day In announcing that Hru
Nalbriige had become OF tho owners OF The IoeH
Counterfeit. The two proprictors are ueman
WalDriige and Alexander Reed. brother OF samuel 4
Reed or The CnriHndtt Gazette Il. tn arc pronineoa
bnsn-ss men OF ro:rdo. aud have taken the paper "
the nope OF putting II in the front rank of "es1efs
dailirs
Mr.. Theodore Martin, who has just pub
sci IN London lite OF Prince Albert. late c"nsort o.
Qicen Victoria, says: From the first the Prince aP
precated tho decscy OF his position. and ais
down for himself the rule that aot OF his should ~ aDy
possibility him to the mputaon OF intefereuH
with the machinery OF the State Of encroachmen Oh
the functions and privileges Of the Sovereign. While
rcnouncing therefore. every impulse Of personal am
ton he resolved 10 cOnsecrate himself with the mos
absolute devotion To dee penlng by the influences OF IN
NE aud the example OF his home. the hold Of tue
arrhy upon the affections OF the people, aud 10 making
II "A power whch amid the con1 ctug aud often soifsh
pSsivuS OF political strife aud tue tortuous subteties
dpoInacy should have for its unsweryinx obj OF to
that peoples welfare and to uphold the powes
and dignity Of the Empire"
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
THE WESTERN SUFFERERS.
POPULAR SYMPATHY UNCHECKED.
wIIKEsDARRE SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE.


| To me Edit0r OF TIE Trtbune.
srR Inclosed find draft for $1O8 for the relief ID
the Kansas and Nebraska sufferers to be used you
ti,ink best. The amount was raised np0n tho sng-
ges,ion OF yours, OF having each person give 81.
Thirt ysx dollars OF tins amount was thus given by
the members Of the bar Of Luzerne County and the
balance by citizens OF this place Most respectfully
i: Il B 3. FASSs. EtYSSLD' Scommitseo.
Uiikesbarre. Penn, Dec. 1a 1874
MORE EMPLOYEES TO THE FRONT.
TO the Edttor Of The Tftbune.
SIR: inclose herewith check for 81 = for the
destitute and suffering people of Kansas and No
braska, contributed by tho employees Of the Bay
State Shoe and Leather Company.
Robert r. STOLL, Agent.
ODqcs Bay Ss1se Shoe and Leather. .CpmDany 1rsston
Dec. TO- 1874.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR TIE LITTLE CHILDREN IN
KANSAS.
70 ne 8ditor Of The Trfouxe.
SIR: am years old and my little sister Is l. We
have mt much money for Christmas. but we want u
send 81 THAT takes nGst ALL to the little childrea
in Kansas, with "Merric Christmas"
1eaneck, N. j.. Dec. 90. 1874 NELLIE AND JULIA.
GETTING RID OF TIE BEST CURRESCY.IN TIE wOGLn
TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Being o constant reader" have Of cours.
rency in the world. I am, therefore, happy TO 9st
rid Of some for the Kansas Nebraska fund. Plsasa
find nclosed two of "dem fellers" Yous,
Nec- York Dec. 21, 1874. HARD MONEY.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR RESPONSE.
TO the Editor Of The Trt0une.
SIR: Relying On your careful attention TO tho
modo of distribution Of tho relief fund that tao
money contributed shall actually reach the Kansas
Nebraska sufferers. nclose 2j in response to your
appeI in their behalf TEASECK.
Hev York. Dec. 81. 1874
A NIGHTS SPORT POR TIE SUFFERERS.
TO the Editor OF Ths Tribune.
SIR: Inclosed please find $2) in aid of tho Nc.
braska and Kansas sufferers being the proceeds of
one nights sport at the Saaman1er Bowling Club.
SlELsCH, Secretary.
HArTIE'S CHRISTMAS GIFT.
TO the Editor Of 1he Tribune.
SIR: My little Hattie has drawn upon her bank
for the full amount of United States s. promis"-
to-pay lat no definite tme). which mysteriOu,ly
came to her last Christmas with other reminders t
Santa Claus. Her mamma and papa desire 10 add
to her contribution and nclOse check for S2j to
be used for tho benefit of tho unfortunate people Of
Kansas. X. III. T.
UyboIfa, ". j., Dec. 90 1874.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

"subscquent popular approval, suffices to es-
"tablish the amendments"
In New-York, as VIC have intimated. this
doctrine is not question of practical politics,
our amendments being quite regular; but we
commend all that Mr.. O'COnOr says on the
subject to the close attention of Congress and
tho President. They may find it useful
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

sure to yield in the end. This Congress will
not dare to pass any subsidy to any steamship
company, railroad. or other public beggar.
The times arc too hard, and we have too
recent illustrations of how subsidies are passed
and the use that il made Of them.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
LnBliiess AoIltes

Over &3UO01D Cash ASSctS-The TRAVEL
liPs A., o@Xr !SscRANCk Co., Hartford. Conn.,
Gcntlcmen are invited to call, examine, and
Of SHOES for $i CAS rRrLL "a Fourhave
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

Camilla I'rso has bocn dclrhting the inhabitants
of Minneapolis. and one newspaper ,ritc there mem
tiOns that " u double encore was enthusiastically
granted Those who have blistercd their hints or
pounded of tho heels of their boots i'll the effort to
recall some favoritc performer will be encouraged
to find the enthusiasm developing a little on the
other side Of the curtain. However, everything
went in an unc0mmonly nice way at that Minnrapo-
lis concert for according to this writer not only
did Madame " manipulate the most difficult tech
niIuo.' but +" her and arpcggos moved off into
the crcscendos." This beats King Coles fiddler
who "rluy'd God Save the King On a single string
And ran ten Octa,cs high
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

The resolution againstSiall subsidies came
within one vote of passage yesterday. The
list of men who voted against this resolution.
will some of these days become an interesting
study. 1t was an entirely needless piece Of
resistance to the popular WILL since they are
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

The appointment of ex-Gov. Parsons as Dis
trict Judge for Alabama, will probably prove
more acceptable than that of any other can
didate tat has been named for the place, as
he has been identified with the politics of the
State for many years. At oil events, he is
likely to leave better record behind him
than his predecessor in Office, Judge Busteed.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

proclamation from the President ordering
the dispersion of turbulent persons in Missis-
Sppi paves the way for Federal interference
in the affairs of that State. Previous expert
ence in such undertakings at the South should
render the authorities at Washington cautious
about their next steps in this matter. The
Attorney Generals declaration that he had
gone out of that line of business, showed
prudence.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
Nelu.a1otk Duly GrihM1ts.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1874
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

Hero good rule for ladies to select good places
for their holiday shopping Patronizo specially the
merchants who have enterprise enough 10 clean
away the snow, and make tho crossings in front Of
their places of business passable. 1t is likely that
they have also had enterprise enough to get the best
goods.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

Tho cx-Empress Eugenio dned with Queen
Victoria ut Windsor Castle I'm ust aud rema nod
TIL next morning, handsome suite having
bseu prepared Ivr hsg aud ber attsRdspka.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

What would poor lnrns have thought OF said if he
conld have fJrrscen that he would in 1874 DO lee
turcd upon in the City of Sacramento. and in the
Congregational Church of that cityf One cannot
help thinking of his early appearance i'll the kirk,
seated upon the cuttysloO of repentance, gazed at
as hopeless rrprobate by the elders, and as an I'M
commonly cood-looking young fellow by the pitiful
llssics. What life was his. And what solid.
enduring fame! No poetcal contemporary nearly
So well remembered, certainly not one 50 warmly
enshrincd in the heart of the Engsh-Speakng race
And to crown all, halt canonzed to speak, in the
CONGREGATIONAL Church OF SacrameutoI
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22

In almost every newspaper which wo take mp see
it mentioned that " the merchants of New Bedford
intend TO prosecute in the Court of Claims for con-
structive damages account of prospective catches
of whaies destroyed frightened out of the Arctic
Ocean by the Shenandoah In 1867 That war-ship
was very terrible, doubtless, but impression is
that she didn't frighten the whales 80 much as she
did tho uhaers As for the whales destroyed by her.
We suspect the New Bedford skippers would have
been perfectly satisfied # she had confined herself to
harpOOninR
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SUNBURY, NAY s, 1874.
Business locals.


THE IMPROVED GROVER x BAKER SEWING Ma
.HINE-These celebrated machines are Offered
At the most reasonable rate. For particular
applyt d. G. KCTZ, Agent,
Fcb.29, ,'73.-ly. Upper Augusta township
For SAIE.-Several to lots il Race street
Also house and Io; on Chesnut street, neal
Second. Apply TO IL. B. MASSER.
THE spring y,yle of Hats are already offered
for sale by 5. Faust, Sr., on Market Square.
The latest STYLES from a large assortment can
pow be selected.
WM. II. MILLER has the largest stock Of the
finest Boots and Shoes in central Pennsylvania.
A general variety of make can be found in his
establishment, and all Of the best make.
THE Union Park and Agricultural Association
will hold their next Annual Exhibition at Sunbu-
ry, Pa, Sept. 80 80 and October lst and %, 1874.
FoR RENT.-The Drug Store Room now occu-
pied by w. d. Melick. Also the room adjoining
Faust's hat store. Enquire OF II. Is. MAssER.
s. HERsrELDER, corner Third and Market
streets, has reduced his prices from 10 TO 20 per
cent, in order to close out. The whole magni-
icent stock, Just received, will be sold at cost,
and the greatest bargains ever heard Of in this
town win be offered. The efo"E ~~,aists of
Children's, Boys and Mems Clothing, H''r A
Caps, Gents Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Jewel
ny. &c. Can early and haro.'he nrst choice.
5. HERZFELDER.
Cor Third and Market Streets.
april IO-tC sunbury, Pa.
GEO. o. BARTLETT, has opened his Photo |
graph Gallery On Sunbury street, in the borough |
of shanokin, and is now ready to fiji orders.
THE Agricultural Fair, at Milersburg. will be /
held Oh the 18th, 10th, 18th and 18th of septem-
ber.
WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER All kinds,
Gilt, Embossed, Glazed. Tints, Blanks and
Brownies, Decorations, Mouldngs and every
thing appertaining 10 the wall paper business is
on h''@d or can be supplied at short notice at
The wall laper depot.
thankful Tor past favors the subscriber would
respectfully solicit share Of the patronage Of
the community, feeling confident he can please ,
al Who may give lin a call. Wall paper ,
trimmed free or charge. {. S HAZELTINE.
Tue spring trade in the f~rniture business. has t
opened briskly at b. l.. RaudenSash-s estab- I
ishment, in Masonic building. 4 new stock {
has Just been opened. aud the latest styIes
Of furniture are now exhibited, and will be
'od cheap. Can and see before rprcbasinp
elsewhere. {
lHE light running ''Donestic'' Sewing ma. T,
hhe, on account of its many points of superi- I
,Ilty' has better demand than any other mann v
and takes the lead with the public over r
machines long regarded as the best. Orders for =
hese machines will be promptly filled by Miss
aroline Dalius, agent. II
PdrIoT OTgaHS-Miss c. Dalius is the aoen, ror b
be sale Of Parlor Organs. Pianos. and ali k;rSs
musical Instruments. The very best ipst,T-
lents are furnished, furnished on short notice,
prices TO suit times. Call or address
c. DALITS. 81
No. 93, Market ST.. SuubEry OF
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! COUNCIL PEoCEEDIyGs.-Council met at 40
! O'Clock on Tuesday evening, Chief Burgess Ma
! lick in the chair. Al the members present.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
! Committee on Grave Yard report progress.
| Committee on Park report progress in ordering
/ gates fixed and planting trees.
Mr.. Grcenough introduced the following reso-
lutions:
Resolved, That the Committee on Public pro-
perty cause the roof of the Council building TO
be painted with such paint as they may deem
most suitable.
Resolved, That the Council consent to the use
Of the Council room by the Sunhury Cornet Band
for practicing, provided that they shah not in
tcrfere with the Steam Fire Company. and shall
first make arrangements with the Fire Company
as to lights, fuel, meetings and all other mat
tiers.
On motion of Mr.. Bruncr, it WAS
Resolved, That the erecting Of a platform for
the band in the par, be referred to the Commit
tee on Park.
Order granted to Z. Miller for IS.
Abstracts Of minutes Of the Washington Steam
Fire Company, read as follows:
Resolved, That the Washington Independent
Steam Fire Co, tender their services to the bor-
ough authorities and the citizens Of Suubury.
JNo. c. MILLER, Sec'y.
Invitations Of the Committee ON Ceremonies
on the S0th Of May, received, read, and on mo-
tion of Mr.. Marklc,
Resolved, That we accept the invitation as a
body.
That hereafter all psrtie- using the Council
room be charged - per night, except The Sun
bury Silver Cornet Band, Council and Fire Com
Pany, aud no one be permitted to occupy il with
out the consent Of the Fire Co. MOL.
Committee on Stand Pipe report progress.
On motion Of Mr. Grant, the police petitions I.
were laid over
The fo'IpWiup orders ,,,.r. ar, ,.t,.,.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-05-08

SCEWSER' MONTHLY is literally illustrated,
Mountain Ramhlcs. in Tennessee, Georpia aud
South Carolina" There is a further, but briicf
instalmcnt Of Ihe Mysterious Island" Jules
vyrne's new romance. Mr.. VI. {. Stedman. him
self true poet, gives the first part of critical
@natTsis of Alfred TennySon's poetry. ''Marie
AleXandrOvua," which is about the very worst
poem by an author Of repute rlat has been pub
lshed within the last dozen years. Under the
head Of 'Etchiugs' Is q sharp bir not yiciou.
satire on the club system of wayla fng foreign
celebrities on their arrival in New York the
mistake being that some of the persons thus
Hospitality and ostcntatiously honorei did not
quite deserve the compliment.