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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-22
POLITICAL POINTS

The Mayoralty election in Boston, last week,
resulted In the success OF Prince, Democrat,
by 2 141 majority.
While on visit to Dayton, Ohio, last week,
Gov. r y. Hayes made speech in response to
a serenade, in which he said:
In the excitement that has pervaded the country
before and since election. people of ardent tenn /.
permanent have said and done things that indis-
Greet, but the excitement subsidies we begin TO
return 10 our better Judgment. have too much
faith In the oommon-sense OF the American people
10 think they desire to see In their country Mex-
canized government. Whatever may be the result
at which the lawful authorities shall arrive, you
and will quietly submit, and have sufficient re-
spect and confidence In the great majority Of the
opposite party 20 believe that they will do the same
The appended addresses explain themselves
The first is from the Democratic National Com
mittee
Rooms OF THE NATIONAL DEM. CoMMIrrEE,l
WARRINGTON, Dec. 10, 1876. (
To the people of the United States:
The National Dem. Committee announce s the
result Of the Presidential election held on the 7th of
November. the election OF Samuel J. Tlden, Of New
York, a. President, and Thomas A. Hendricks, of
Indiana az Vice President Of the United States We
congratulate you this victory for reform. Itnow
only remains for the two Houses OF Congress, IL
the performance Of their duty, on the second
"wednesday in February next, TO give effect 10 the
will Of the people thus expressed in the constitutional
mode by a majority Of electoral votee and con-
firmed by majority Of all the people Of the United
States.
BY order OF the Executive Committee.
ABRAM s. HEWITT, Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-22
MISCELLANEOUS aLEANINGs.

BANDS Silver bill, which passed the lower
house of Congress last week, provides that sill
YER dollars OF the weight of 4121 grains shall be
coined, and shall be legal tender for all debts,
public and private. except where payment OF
gold coin is required by law. THIS weight Of
41216 grains is the same as that of the old legal
silver dollar which was full legal tender for
eighty years.
Inspector General James II. Hsrdee, of the
United States Army, is dead.
The era OF cheap freight and passenger
rates, inaugurated some months ago by the
war between the East and West railway trunk
lines, has been brought to a sudden termins-
ton. Scott and Garrett, of the Pennsylvania
and Baltimore and Ohio roads, it seems, were
too many for Vanderbilt. The old Commodore
hoisted the white flag for the first time in his
life, cried "Hold enough" and an armistice
was declared, followed by q treaty of peace,
offensive and defensive. Result marked
increase of freight and passenger rates between
the East and West
The Oxford (England) Rowing Club has de-
clined the challenges of Yale and Cornell Col
leges.
Postmaster Fairman, of Philadelphia, has
been removed.
Recent deaths: Inspector General James
A. Hardie, of the United States army Ex-
Gov. William Cozzens, OF Rhode Island Gen.
William f. Bartlett, Of Massachusetts.
A vast amount of property has been de-
stroyed by fire in the United States and Canada
within the last two weeks.
There is talk in Pennsylvania of removing
the State capital from Harrisburg to Phils-
delphia.
The total amount Of mileage that the mes
sengers will be entitled to who carry the
electoral votes OF the several States to WASH
ington is 1857, OF which amount the messen-
ger from Oregon is to have over 5000.
w. b. @. Barber, assistant accountant Of the
Bank of Montreal, Canada has been arrested
for embezzling 800, 900 Of the institutions
funde
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The Indian Cyclone.

III the last reports of the cyclone in
Eastern Bengal are anything like ac-
curate, the disaster deserves TO be ranked
among the most memorable calamities of
human history. Since the beginning of
the Christian era we recall nothing COM
parable to it in magnitude, except pos
sibly the destruction of Pompeii and
Herculaneum. The most fatal outbreak
of nature which the history of modern
Europe records-the earthquake of Lis
bon--was trifing accident by COM
parison. The earthquake of Lisbon
killed 10000 people. The loss of life
by the cyclone in India is put at over
100000. We see no reason to suppose
that this is an exaggeration, unless the
population of the devastated islands,
which is put at $40, is incorrectly
reported. These islands are declared to
have been " entirely submerged" by the
wave of the cyclone, and the mainland
also for five or ak miles inland. The
wonder would naturally be, not that so
many were killed. but that any were left
alive, if we did not know that the dis
aster was only unprecedented in its ex-
tent. The same kind of accident from
the same cause is not unknown, not even
unfamiliar, at the mouth of the Ganges,
and preparations are made to meet it
by the construction of peculiar boats,
with excessive "shear," which can
ride the waves in safety. The cause of
the disaster appears to be that the
current of the river withstands the ten
dency of the ocean tide, driven by the
cyclone, to rise and spread inland until
that tendency can pe withstood no
longer, and the tide becomes, from a
slowly rising flood, a compact wall of
water hurled on by tempest. Nothing
can withstand the onset of such mass
and nothing can escape it except by
yielding to it. The boats which are
made to ride it and the trees which over.
topped il could in any case have
afforded shelter to very small fraction
of the population which it overwhelmed.
AS it was, the tidal wave came upon
them at midnight, and it remains won
derful, not that so many persisted, but
that so many escaped.
1t is singular that almost our only
tidings from the native people of India
should be tidings of disaster. We
neither know nor care much of the enor-
nous industries of India, nor of the
strange and subtle art in which India
leads the world. For any space the ma
tive Indians occupy in our ordinary dis
course or our ordinary thoughts, they
might as well be inhabitants of another
planet. 1t is only when some tremen-
dous disaster like this late cyclone comes
that we are effectively notified of their
existence. Even the terrible detailsIof
the Indian famine made only slight
and transient impression upon us, and
this last disaster, though the mere mag
nitude of il must make us shudder for
the moment, will leave slighter trace
in the minds of European and American
readers than would q flood in
Colorado or colliery explosion in Wales,
by which twenty lives that we practically
regard as human might be lost.
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NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN NTELLIGENCk.

grea; fire recently destroyed q considers
bie portion Of the city Of Valparaiso South
America
dispatch from Constantinople says the
Pienipotontiaries seem to be agreed that Bull
CARA should be placed under Christian Gov
ernor.
Turkey is actively preparing for war.
The murder of Macmillan is at length
avenged. The capture and shooting Of Esco-
bsdo by Gen. Dsz is fully confirmed.
telegram from Bucharest reports thst the
Russians are forming vast fortified camp at
Bender. Work Is going on night and day.
Stores, in great quantities are accommodating
there, and at Teraspol. Large barracks are
p.eing constructed at Falitze and Unghenz. I'M
nense quantities Of hay are being stored In
Bucharest.
the Ministry of the French Government, the
Republicans have ample assurance OF an Official
recognition Of their interests.
The Italian Parliament proposes 10 abolish
the death penalty, the committee having the
matter in charge having reported in favor OF
the measure.
Ella Constantinople dispatch says the Turkish
armaments are being vigorously pressed for
ward. Troops are marching to the Danubian
and Asistic frontiers, and there is great activity
at the arsenal.
II is announced in a cable dispatch from Con-
stsn.inople that the arrangements for the con-
ference on the Eastern question are virtually
completed.
A great battle was recently fought between
the troops Of the South American republic of
Colombia and the rebel army, in which over
2 900 were slain on both sides.
The Khedive Of Egypt is dissatisfied with
his American officers, and has notified them
that their contracts will not be renewed.
Advices from India confirm the reports OF
famine in Bombay and Madras.
A Vienna correspondent telegrsphs the
London Daily Neus: THAT this war In
surely coming seems to be becoming more
certain from day to day. and the most expe-
rienced statesman in France is Of the opinion
that no action the conference may take can
svert il NJ. Theirs has again given express
SION TO his views on the subject to political
friend, and he is still convinced that war is
certain. Russia still insists on the occupation
Of Bulgaria as sine qua non, and this settles
the question, for the Porte will never sub
Init to it till it's army is driven out ofithe prov
nee"
Prince Bismarck hiss caused to be published
dispatch, in which he severely censures the
French Government on account Of the wrong
done 70 German commerce by the French ex-
port dutiee on iron.
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An AStOHished Whale.

The Philadelphia Press tells a tough
story as to how Massachusetts, fishing
schooner was carried off by monster
of the deep. According to the run Of
the yarn told by the Press, the vessel
was riding at anchor, when suddenly
she began to move through the water st
the lively rate of ten to fifteen miles an
hour. It was then discovered by the
astonished crew that whale had twist
ed the anchor cable around his tail, and
was making off with the schooner. His
whaleship, perhaps equally astonished,
lifted himself ont of the water several
times during the free tow, and finally
made off with about 140 fathoms of the
cable, leaving the vessel free to return
to port.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-22
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The Senate committees appointed, under
Judge Edmunds' resolution, to investigate the
recent elections in Florida and South Carolina,
have left for their respective fields OF inquiry.
delegation from the National Board Of
Commerce last week. and presented views on
several questions Of importance to the CON-
merciA community. They advocated the es-
tablishment Of Department Of Commerce. a
new executive branch Of the Government, to
be presided over by Cabinet minister, and to
have the supervision of all matters relating to
the commerce and trade Of the United States.
They also urged the negotiation Of reciprocity
treaty with Canada
The Postal Appropriation bill, as reported
to the House by Mr.. Holman, appropriates a
total Of 49,, 983, 625, which is reduction Of
about 81, 900, 900 from the amount Of last seq
sion's Postal bill, and reduction Of some
20, GOO, 600 from departmental estimates Of the
amount required for the next fiscal year.
The President in conversation with
friend the other day, is re-
puted as saying that Immediately
after the expiration of his term of Office he
intends leaving for Havana, and from thence,
after a few weeks eoSourn, will sail for
Europe, TO be absent for some time.
The Trustees, superintendents, and ten
other teachers of the various State and public
institutions for the instruction Of the blind,
representing the interests OF over 80, 900 blind
persons in the United States, have united in a
petition to Congress to take into consideration
the needs of the blind in accordance with the
views Of petitioners.
The United States and Mexican Claims Com
mission, organized under treaty negotiated
in 1868, has at last concluded its labors and
dissolved. Sir Edward Thornton was the final
umpire, and while ESQ, All was found due by
the United States TO citizens of Mexico the
total amount of claims due by Mexico to citi-
zens of the United States exceeds that sum
s3,975, 1913.
Over 400 counterfeitinR plates and other APP
parstus used in counterfeiting, captured by
the Secret Service Division OF the Treasury
Department since 1871, were destroyed by fire
at the navy-yard few days ago. At about the
same time 10000 in counterfeit money was
destroyed at the Treasury Department.
The Commissioners appointed some time
ago to investigate the Sioux war have at length
made up their report. They hold that the In
dams were justified in their outbreak by the
repeated violation Of treaties made with them
by the whites.
1t is reported that the President is preparing
q special Message to Congress upon the sub
ject OF the election dispute, which be will send
in at an early day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-22
New Discoveries in Pompeii.

The city Of Pompeii, it will be re-
membered was completely buried up in
the year 79, nearly 1900 years ago, by
ashes from the neighboring volcano Of
Vesuvius. The ruins Of the city we're
discovered in 174S. A recent discovery
has been made there, consisting OF
number of objects of gold
and silver, and close to them the car.
BOMBED skeletons of two men, who
would seem to have been borne down
in the storm of ashes while endeayorine
to escape with their valuables or plum,
der. Among the articles found are
eight rings, six pieces of money, two
pairs OF earrings, two large armlets,
each ornamented with thirteen pairs of
half globes, with little shells upon
them, held together by chain-work, and
necklace Of chain work, all of gold. a
silver ring, 332 pieces of silver money,
a casserole of the same material. broken
pieces, and three large bronze coins.
Boston Herald.
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A ONE.RAIL RAILWAY.
The Prismoidal system I'm California-Th'
Most Curious of All Railroads.

The Prismoidal system In Caiifornia-The
Most Curious of All Railroads.
From the San Francisco Exsminer.l
Yesterday the steamer SonomA con-
veyed to Norfolk, on Sonoma creek, q
number of our prominent citizens, who
assembled to witness the opening OF the
Prismoidal railroad. The road COM
mences at Norfolk, on Sonoma creek,
and extends three and half miles to-
ward Sonoma. The steamer arrived In
good season at Norfolk, on Sonoma
creek, the terminus of the SonOma Val
ley Prismoidal railroad, where the party
landed, and at once proceeded to inspect
the line and the works generally. The
Prismoidal railroad is laid upon prism
of wood built of beveled boards, forming
a continuous prism twenty-seve inches
wide at the base and fifteen inches high,
with the single rail laid on top. The
car which travels on the line is supported
by two wheels, one at the front and one
at the rear, with Independent revolving
fanges. On arrival the first thing to be
done was to test the road, and in few
minutes two platform cars, with PRS
modal railway locomotive between them,
were at the stations. The locomotive is
the first of its kind constructed in this
State, and was built under the superin-
tendence of George w. Fogg, of the
Pacific Iron Works. The party took
their places on seats which were ranged
on each side of the cars, the passengers
being face to face. The first impression
suggested was that which ordinarily fills
hsa ~ ha ,lA auao ~ q
maiden effort to ride the uncertain
bicycle. A certain assurance that the
whole thing would topple over at the
first movement was the general belief OF
the uninitiated. But the engineer sound
ed his whistle, the passengers gave their
tremulous cheers, and the train moved
off smoothly, and soon the pace was coll
siderably augmented. Wonderful to
relate, the oscillation was scarcely
perceptible, and the locomotive
and cars rode the single rail
as firmly as the trains on the broadcast OF
English solidly constructed broad
gauges. The faster the train proceeded,
the smaller in number and extent be-
came the lateral oscillations, beautifully
and practically exemplifying the great
Vi bhO WhOiC PiiohaOiuoi oJo-
tenn, that the greater the speed the less
liability to oscillate, principle clearly
demonstrated by the gyroscope and
velocipede. To those making their first
trip on the new railroad the ease and
comfort of this mode of travelling sug-
gested itself most strikingly. The train
was run out to the end of the complete
line, where forty five men were found
continuing the building of the prism OH
ward. The construction of the road has
cost, for the present three miles and O
half, including the cost of the road-bed
over the marsh, about "a, 500 mile, one
half of the cost of the narrow gauge
railroad, the most economical of the two
rail system. The road was commenced
on the 10th of August last by the build
ing of the road-bed.
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to interrogate him on the subject. whereat Mr..
Morrison, Chairman of the. committee, an
nounoed that he should not press the mat
ter, and Mr.. Wells withdrew. The counsel
for the Republicans addressed q communioa-
ton to the committee complaining that per-
sona indignities had been offered 70 some OF
their Witnesses at the hotel where the commit
tee were sitting. and asking "thst free sccess
and suitable accommodation be afforded TO the
counsel representing the Republican party In
the investigation, and also that the witnesses
subpenaed by the committee may be able 70
reach your committee-room without passing
through crowd of hostile and disorderiy per-
Sons and that when under examination before
the committee they be protected against In
suits and threats.
South Carolina is now supplied with double
set of Governors and Lieutenant Governors
Hampton and simpson having been inaugu-
rated in the presence Of the Democratic Legis-
lature on the 14th inst.
Little Rock, Ark, was visited by disastrous
confagration last week. Several Of the best
business blocks In the city were destroyed.
The loss is placed at $3.50, 900. On the same
day twenty-five houses in the business center
of Bolivar, Tenn, were burned, involving a
loss Of some $500, 900.
The International railroad has been COM
pleted TO Austin, Texas.
The following correspondence has taken
place between the two Governors of South
Carolina:
To D. II. Chamberlain, Esq:
SIR: Having been legally elected and duly in
augurated Governor Of South Carolina, call upon
you TO deliver forthwith into my possession the
great seal of the State the State House, Offices ap
purtenAnces, etc. Very respectfully, your obedeni
servant, WADE HAMPTON.
Governor of South Carolina.
To Wade Hampton, Esq:
DEAR SIR: Your note demanding the seal OF the
state, offices, appurterances, etc, received Beine
the legally elected and duly qualified Governor OF
this State, see no reason why your demand should
be complied with. d. II. CHAMBERLAIN,
Governor of South Carolina.
The city Of Little Rock, Ark, was a second
time soourged by fire on the night Of Dec. 10
A large number Of stores and shops were de-
stroyed, entailing pecunisry loss Of $3.50, Oo(
to 300, 900.
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And the second from the Republican National
Committee:
WARRINGTON, Dec. 10, 1876.
ocratic Committee. II Ia the last desperate attempt
10 prop falling cause. Gov. Hayes has been fairly
elected by clear majority of the electoral vote.
There is noindicaton that any rightminded citizen
has doubt ~ to the result. The address Of the
Democrats is an impudent and audacious attempt
TO prejudice and prevent public judgment Hayes
and Wheeler elected, and the viii of the Ameri
can people will be carried out and maintained.
z. CHANDLER,
Chairman National Republican Committee.
bill to organize court of appeals for the
trial of contested Presidential election cases
has been constructed by Senator Wright, Of
Iowa. II allows any Presidential candidate
who has been counted out by the joint con-
vention Of Congress to appeal to the Chief
Justice OF the Supreme Court, who is to call in
half dozen Judges of the District and Circuit
Courts to sit with him in hearing the appeal.
If the decision of this court is not salts
factory TO either party, the case may
then be carried to the Supreme Court
of the United States Representative Knott
Of Kentucky, also has plan before the House
for the counting Of the electoral votes. 1t
leaves to each house its separate organization
and officers when assembled to canvass the
votes for President but provides that all ques-
tons affecting the validity of certificates, or
eligibility of electors and all other matters in.
volved in the matter at issue, shall be voted
upon by the joint assembly and decided by the
majority on joint ballot.
The total vote cast for President at the re-
cent election counting the votes Of Louisi-
ana South Carolina and Florida, as returned
by the canvassing boards-is 8, 425, 977, against
6,457. 315 in 1872 and 5,7l6, 7ss in 1868. Til
den, 1890, 1877; Hayes, 4,O42, 1876; Cooper,
g. 9S6; Smith (Prohibitionist) and scattering,
TO- 1873.
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Good Winter Wife.

A negro man has just applied TO a Mil
ton magistrate to know how to get his
wife back. Milton is only separated
from the Virginia line by small creek,
and il seems the woman's brother had
run her off from her husband and taken
her across the creek. How can / get
her, boss, un what's de law in Virginny 2"
asked the negro. "The cheapest way, Z"