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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27
OBITUARY.
DAVID LIVINGSTONE.

DAVID LIVINGSTONE.
The explicit tone of the dispatches makes
it very probible that David Livingstone, the
African explorer, Is really dead this time.
He haswithout any very remarkable achiev-
ments filled large place in current chroni-
cles, ard filled the trump of fame more
resonantly than thousands who have done
better work in the vineyard. David Living
stone was born near Glasgow, Scotland, about
the year 1900. He had no advantages of edu-
cation, but like Burns and Miller, he
suatched from the laborious season of youth
time to read and inform his mind. He was
apprenticed in a cotton factory at Glas-
gov, but pursued with diligence and success
the study of medicine and theology. He at
tanned eminent skill in medicine and good
rank as minister. In 1910 he chose mis-
sionary field, and was sent to South Africa.
He was stationed for number
of years at the Cape of Good
Hope, and learned great many dia-
lects of the native tongues. He penetrated
the country alone, preaching and familiar
izing himself with the customs of the coun-
try. In ls49, perfectly coDversant with the
innumersble tongues of the southern and
central African continent, he penetrated to
the famous lake Ngami, which'hsd never be-
fore been seen by European. He return
ed to the roast and made another voyage of
discoverythe next year, but was diverted
by illness. Recovering his health,
the next year he went up the country still
further and reached delightful land of
lovely rivers, wooded valleys and gentle,
hospitable people. The land was fertile be-
yond his Widest fancy and the tribes pros
porous, Industrious and docile. This jour
ney took him entirely through the lower
part of he contirfent-not however without
great hardships-as his native companions
deserted him and the wild beasts of
the jungbs put his life in constant
danger. He succeeded, however, and moth
ing daunted by his frightful experience, he
presently set out on another exploring expe-
dition. He finished this trip by 1856, and
returned to England, where he supervised
the publication OF his missionary journals
and narration of his adventures. In recog-
milton of his services in the cause
of geographical knowledge, he was
awarded the medal of the London
and Paris historical and geographical
societies. His missionary Travels and Re-
in South Africa" created marked
sensation In England. On completing his
literary labors he returned to Africa in 1855,
| I'D has been wandering about that mysteri-
,us continent ever since. He has been
lea I'd from occasionally by letter, and was
net by Stanly last year in the center |
n the continent. His last voyage |
vas under every advantage. The geo. |
rranhieal society furnished him steam |
'acbt aud all sorts of material for navigating |
he Africsu rivers. He has contributed con-
material to existing facts about
Erica. and If his effects osen be obtained his
alter discoveries will be found recorded, and
be world will presently know the story OF
is fifteen years wanderings.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27
A WORD IN TIME.

SOME CONSIDERATIONS - HOW THE POLICE
FORCE OF THE SHALL BE ORGANIZED AND
CONTROLLED.
To the Editor of the Sentinel:
SIR: AS the spring elections are fast ap-
preaching would respectfully propose for
for the consideration of those in authority
the following amendments to the laws now
existing: L. That the mayor of the city
have the direct power of appointment of the
chief of police, subject to confirmation by
the council, 2. That the chief of police have
null authority to appoint and organize the
whole police force, said appointments to be
to be confirmed by the mayor and council.
3. That the merchants and regular force be
consolidated into one, and that their pay be
increased to So per day or night. 4. That
each policeman be required to give bond in
the sum OF $500 for the faithful and honest
performance of his duties. 5. That the Office
of city marshal be abolished and the duties
of said office be performed by the chief of
police, said chief TO have power to appoint
one deputy or assistant chief, whose pay
shall be the same as the ordinary policeman,
he giving a bond in the sum of $4,000 TO the
chief of police for the honest discharge of his
duties. 6. That the (politicall board of po-
lice be also abolished, and that all investiga-
tons for derelictions of duty or other charges
be brought before the mayor and chief of
police, and that said parties have power to
institute suit against boDdsmen in such sum
as they msy.deem expedient to covertany and
all damages caused by policemen while on
duty. z. That every policemen shall be
able to read and write and speak the
English language, and be at least five feet
eight inches high, and believe in some form
of christianity. In conclusion / will say
that am no office seeker.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

Compulsory education" has, at first
blush, a harshly dlssonant sound in this
Land of latitude, il rot liberty. It is this
very same confusion of latitude and liberty
whieh breeds the mischief in our political
systeEa-as iAustratedin the federal inter-
ference theories which just now obtain in
this esuntry. Compulsory education has
done 50 much Tor Prussia and the German
states that a people SO progressive as the
Americans can hardly refuse a trial The
house OF representatives of Illinois has
agreed to bill providing That every child
between the ages ofnine ana fourteen shall
be sent to school for period not less thas
three months in each year. Whether the
bill has been so carefully prepared as not to
become practically anoperative is not vet
certain. There are many difficulties sur
rounding the subject Of compulsory educa-
ton. What is an education under a law
which sompels 1t? Shall it consist in an at
tendance upon school certain number of
days, weeks or months? Or, shall the parents
of every child obtain certificate from
designated authorities that it has been
instructed in certain principles of learning
to given extent? Or, higher still, shall
the scquiremsnts of every child be tested
by examination before board? What ex-
ceptions shall be made for the sick, and how
shall exemptions for sickness be deter
mined? Shall meotal imbecility be an ex-
cuse from compliance with the law, and, if
so, who shall drzw the line of distinction
between idiocy nnd capacity7 What and
how many officers viii it require to see that
this law is enforced2 How will the ages of
children be proven, and what will be the
penalty for disobedence of the law7 Will
the state provide clothing and books for the
very poor, and by what vigilance will it
compel attendance during the term? What
will it do in Chicago, which has 100000
cldldren that ought to be in school
and no possible accommodations for
for more than two-thirds the number? Will
the state build school houses for Chicago, or
can 1t force the city to provide them INSULT
cient amount? To make accommodations
for the conscript pupils viii it sh1t out those
under nine and over fourteen years oldf or
by what means viii it carry out the statute
In that chaotic city? ThIse are suggestions
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

Fen Franklin with loaf of bread under
hisarm has been brought duly to the atten-
tioi of latter-day Bostonians by brilliant
celebration. The Typographical society
male the banquet Of this year unusually
elaboration preparations, and imposing in
the array of talented guests. Governor
Waihburn, Mr.. Shillaber, E. b. Haskell, of
the Boston Herald, Charles w. Slack, Hugh
O'Brien and numerous literary lights lent
their aid to the entertainment. Toasts,
poems and speeches edited and amused
the loyal disciples of Franklin whose
virtues were retouched with the
eloquent descriptions of the occasion,
Letters were read from the Hon. Robert G.
Winthrop and from Mr.. Whittier, in whose
steal Mr.. Gerald Massey, of England,
responded to the toast, "rhe Poets of the
People" The Boston Typographical Union.
No. Is, was represented by its president,
Mr. John Vincent, who made the following
utte,ance on the subject OF strikes:
"There are two sides to every question ;
and she great trouble in the past has been
thateither party has viewed the subject from
but one standpoint. Let us, then, endeavor
prinsiple of doing unto others as we would
be done by. And let us hope that thereby a
closer union of the two interests may be so
formed and strengthened as will better enti-
tie our organization TO the name Union,
and obliterate the word strike from our
vocabulary"
Several songs were rendered of comical
or amusing character, one of which was a
description of rheumatism. Only such as
never had the complaint could discover the
place where the laugh came in. The cele-
bration was the fiftieth anniversary OF the
Ben Franklin Typographical Society, which
is probably the Oldest union in the country.
1t keeps up the anniversaries with religious
fidelity, and after many struggles for life in
the past is now strong, vigorous and inn
proving with age.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

Evidences are not wanting to warrant a
belief that the strike OF the miners in the
anthracite regions of Pennsylvania is about
ended. 10th parties are weakening. The
miners can not hold out forever. as their ex-
cheSuer il not likely to be any too well
filed. Tbs comp anies, ON the other hand,
are impellsd by motives Of self preserya-
ton to offer work to the men. 1t will be
disastrous to them<o hold out on the merely
formal pretext that their specified terms
have rot beer, acceded to-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

General Grant made little speech to some
OF his party folks the other night, which will
not appear in any of the organs. you may
depend. He didn't say, "I propose to move
Immediately upon your works." nor ''let us
have peace" nor any of those sententious
little gems which the organs used to display
judieiously when Horace Greeley was cleo
trifying friend and foe by the matchless
force of his oratory. No, he said none of
these touching and impressive things. A
delegation of his party in congress waited
upon him for something, ana after little
preliminary vacuity, the president delivered
himself in substance to the effect that be
was beginning TO think 1t was time for the
republican party to unload; that it has been
carrying too much dead weight; that an
'overweening confidence in the strength of
the party has imposed the state admins
trations in the south upon the general gov
ernment." An occasional utterance Of shis
sort brings back the Grant we all gloried' in
when he silently fought the good fight to a
victorious end. If he would hold himsel {
always to such purpose as herein expressed :,
he would merit the joyful support of the
great majority of his countrymen. Coming |
to see these enormities, even at this late day, |
the president should attest the sincerity of
his convictions by Immediately ordering an
undoing of the evil work that he has been
heretofore responsible for. 1t was under the
seal of his sanction THAT a robber gang, aided
by drunken judge, SeIzed the state of
Louisiana, and now hold It under the same
durance that the highwsyman does when
bis hands are at the victims throat
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

President. Orion made hard fight against
Hubbsrd's telegraph bill, which contem-
plates putting the w,AOle-system uEaer the
control of dhe government. M. Orion
claims that's he rates are RSw lower than in
any European country. More than this, the
passage of the bill would entail direct vic
zation of the agreement which exists be
tween the government and the Western
Union telegraph Company.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

It is eene to pass that the generalgevern-
meht regulates even the mail mater a
southern state 0Scial receives. The CORE
spoadence in the Washington kilograms
tells more than volumes-of the degrada-
tioz end EretcheGness to which the south-
ern states are subjected.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

WeTmO.h has worked well. He ep-
pears in the bill presented to congress in the
names of Butler and Carpenter, providing
for caothec election in Louisiana. A new
sentiments put iDto General Grants mouth.
Heis said 30 hold that the present state al
thosaties were pat there by outrageous
frauds, but that he was forced to help them
becsuse the courts demanded it.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

SEmner in eulogizing tho preceding chief
justice, en- the question of the confrEsation
of Waite, generously forbore his ancient
pre;EGices and So oke with warmth 81 the
CREST legal abilities ofz Justice fancy, reServ-
ing capitalization only for the bred Scott
Jaersior
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

not adverse to the principle Of compulsory
education, but 10 indicate some of the diff
culties to be met in applying it by statute.
There is no controversy that all the chi1-
dren of the state should be educated.
The best minds, and the deductions
of reason endorse the doctrine that general
&C I,cation Is measure of self defense for the
state. 1t can not be perpetuated except
upon the foundations of universal intelii-
gence. It is in some sort the right of every
child of the state to be educated, and every
interest Of society and government dema1ds
that he should be made Intelligent. But in
the cities, the very places where compulion
is demanded, it is most dif6cult to apply it.
At this time it is practical impossibility to
enforce such a law. The president OF
the board of education, Mr.. King,
and Mr.. Packard, superintendent OF
the city schools, both admit this while
they support the doctrine of the bill. II
Chicago is wise in everything else, she has
been terribly foolish in the matter of school
buildings, putting up a few palaces at i'm
nsense cost. and running out of FUNDS to
make accommodations for halt her children.
But the only way overcome the obstacles to
a system of complete education is to make
the attempt, in which Illinois, if she enacts
this law, will lead the way.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

Mr.. Boutwell's speech rather surprised the
senate. Instead of demanding resumption
orexpension, he plead to have the currency
ssiet Siope"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

Mrs. DR.. Guthrie, who made several 7abor-
tive attemPts to Se heard during the woman
suffrage convention the Other day. had a
hearing before the house committee'on jul
dietary yesterday. She is an the oths- side
of tho question with a vengeance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

SUNDAY. thank in hands OF examiner three
days previous TO this time.
The town has gone back into more of its
old natural style than at any time since the
death of Colonel Stilwell. woF
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

The third page sparkles with -sonne
the jealous criticism of the neighberin
suburban press on "that map"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27
Chs SsmtSmet,
TUESDAY, JANUARY q.

Senators Carpenter, Sherman and General
Butler held caucus yesterday in reference
TO a new election in Louisiana.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

chievously misunderstood provision. To
the man acquitted, if ne is made Of the flesh
common to US all. the verdictwill be but
poor comfort. Conscience will demand a
sharp account of him. He viii be called on
to expiate in the years to come the unspeak-
BILE consciousness of the deedof Cain. The
law May Justify and uphold him. but releas-
ed from the tension Of trial. pubic opinion
will be perpetual reminder ct the dark
deed which even self defense can not justify
to conscience. He will live to realize that
terrific mether's curse on Cain:
aNGy the.grass wither from thy feet, the woods
Deny theeshelter. earth a home the dust
A grave, tke sun his light and heaven her God J"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

and the pistol at his head. 1t
was by the protecting magic of
of Gen. Grants name that the streets of
New Orleans were filed with troops and
artillery. 1t was through Gen. Grants pro-
tectiRg power that Alabama was deprived of
a choice in the selection of senator. 1t was
through Gen. Grant the salary grab was
achieved. That he has come to see the enor-
NIFTY of this, which is not hundredth part
of what might be summoned up, is sign of
poEise. He will not be able to bring his
party to reformation. Rogues never reform.
Yeu.can not change the sort of people who
have prostituted the name of great party
to purposes of corruption. Parties resolve
inie original elements = dissolution - they
never amend. Corruption in parties does
not come from the leaders alone - the
rafaz and file are frequently as demoralized
as tie leaders. To make sure of publication
there must be fashioning anew of the bet
ter elements-not a patching of the old.
It would be as reasonable to expect good
government from Tweed and his ring, as
FROM the leaders of parties who have broken
the trust of the people for the last fifteen
years. 1t isf4 hopeful augEry. however,
thstGen. Grant should come to see. His
acknowledgment of the foulness of the party
practices will lead thoughtful people to cast
offthe yoke more readily. The people have
long eince found out that the republican
panty was carrying a heavy burden. and
they began unloading in California, Iowa
and Wisconsin, and will continue the pro.
ceiling all along the line by and by.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27
Counts. Date.
10 udNSs
Nn--ww-

The books Of the bank show the follow
ing sums deposited and drawn out by Thos.
N StilWell on the same DAYS:
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-03
The MURDER OLE Mr.. STEPHENS IN MEXICO

THE MURDER OF Mr.. STEPHENS IN MEXICO
The Rev. Daniel F. Watkins Protestant Missionary
at Gaudalsjara Mexico, has addressed letter to the
Secretary of the American Bolrd OF Foreign Missions
giving account OF the murder Of Mr.. Stephens. He
says Mr. Stephens had been in the hal loft but few
moments When furious throng entered the place
where he had taken refuge.
seeing soldiers in the crowd he ran to meet them.
thinking they had to his hel aud when he cried
out: ''Protect mel protect mel they replied They
come they com p and at e same me the sod ers
aud others discharged their muskets and other fire.
arms on The beloved brother, killing him instantly.
One shot entered his eye, and several his breas /,
and the villains reached him they used
their sword, cutting his head literally to pieces aud
taking his braios out, it is said. with sticks. They
af erwar1 robbed his body OF every article he hal
and the house of everything he had. They took all
bis books and burned them in the publ place A
small Epglish Bible, that was in the martyrs hand
when he died. sha ed the late; and lest the
full crime shobd fail to prove the utmost barbarty.
they tered the church aud announced the deed well
done by ringing twice merry peal of bells.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-03
The Code Of Honor.
Another Duel.
Both Wounded.

1t would seem that NJ legislation can pre-
vent recourse to the code by gentlemen
atfron.ed in our community. Since the old
French and Spanish regime, duelng has
been sought as means of adjusting diff
culties, and a century has passed without
any diminntion of THAT spirit which prompts
men to resort to this wager of battle.
For the last four days the seconds of
Messrs. George II. Grandiean and William
Lavesche have been endeavOring to adjust
matters so that no trouble should come from
the alleged difficulty between them, but they
finally failed, and terms of meeting were
agreed upon. The weapons chosen were
colchemards, and the place the Globe Ball
room, at the corner of IRENE and st. Peter
streets.
Friday morning, at 1890 o'clock, the
two gentlemen accompanied by their sec
onds and surgeons met, and aftY the
usual preliminaries, both took their posi-
rions. As they put themselves en- garde,
they were calm and collected each cycling
closely his antagonist and ready for a
response to any movement. After some adj
vances and feints, they got to work well and
the contest waxed hot. The glimmer of the
steel in the dim light of the room, the silent
group of gentlemen about the combatants
aud rattl. of the fois made the scene
dramatic in the extreme.
/" After a number of passes the seconds
threw mp the swords and it was discovered
that Mr.. Laresche was wounded in the
stomach and Mr.. Grandiean in the shoulder.
A parley was held and the friends of both
parties being satisfied, the wounded men left
their posts.
The whole party then returned to the city,
after the surgeons had dressed the wounds
which were pronounced not dangerous.
The seconds for Mr.. Laresche were Geo.
Du Buys and Mr.. Crown, and those for Mr..
Grandjean, Mr.. De Poy de Hours and an
assistant whose name we did not learn.
The cause of the difficulty was a dispute,
a few nights ago, in a club-roOm about some
private matter.
The whole affair was conducted with ex-
treme secrecy, and few of even the intimate
friends of either party knew of the fight.
Both gentlemen are doing well to-day, and
their hurts will only Inconvenience them
for short time.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-03
OUR REAL ENEMIES.

There is class Of people residing in this
city and State, deriving their livelihood
and accommodating fortunes by betraying
their country aid conntenancing the enc
mics who have brought desols ton and ruin
to the fairest country of the world. Merce-
nary motives and political preferment have
been tie main spring Of their action.
have all been lost sight of in the headlong
strife for Office and lu ;rative places.
Men who had stood high in the estimation
of their people; who had been honored by
exalted and responsible positions OF trust !;
who had been looked up to as advisers and
leaders in almost every cause of public in
terest, are to-day found leagucd with the
direct foes Of our people and aiding them in
their nefarious schemes OF spoliation and
tyranny. Whilst some are passive agents
of these despoilers and usurpers, others lend
their active aid in fastening upon our State
the hold of bad, INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest
men.
Positions upon the Supreme Bench, offices
in the Custom-House, appointments of Ad-
ministrator of SUGGESTIONS, attorneyships
for the Governor and host Of other sednc-
tive allurements are held out to some of
our people whose moral weakness and ig-
noble cupidity are recognized, and at once
utilized to the great detriment of those
whose honor, safety and welfare it should
be their first duty to protect.
When such men prove false to their own
people, derelict in patriotism and unfathtul
as citizens, it is indeed a sad commentary
upon the degeneracy Of the times.
But for the pernicious example of such
people, our State to-day would be i'll far
different condition-Senators Sherman and
Mort n could not claim the acquiescence Of
the people in the existing so-called govern
ment; the de .facto could not claim as ap-
pointees men of some previous standing and
character, and the whole world would have
the spectacle before them of a Government
ruling without.the aid, countenance or sup
port of any respectable portion of the people
of the State.