National Republican., 1876-01-01

engaged in different occupations, at home
and abroad. In nearly all cases they were
disastrous to the interests of workingmen,
but they have proven the existence Of an
element which, in its demands, will keep
equal pace with the capacities of capital
and always be jealously watchful of its
power. June go an affair took place in
Ireland, Dollymount which greatly stimu-
lated American pride and patriotism. It
was the winning of the rifle.match by q
score of 96s against 929 for the Irish. From
the LIST of January up to June 80 the num-
Der of failures reported in this country was
3,377, and with total liabilities amounting
to $74, $40. 869. 1t is not to be wondered
at that great distress was felt in business
circles, and that remedies were actively
canyassed, and that in the furry Of the
times ImanY mistakes, both political and
commercial, should have been made.
July was marked forever in the remem-
brance of men by some great disasters,
notably those of the floods in France, in
which hundreds of lives were lost, and the
dreadful earthquake in New Grenada, by
which thousands of liveswere lost and in
each case tremendous amount of property
was sacrificed. These were things men could
not control; but the British Court Of In
quiry reported thai the wreck of the Schil-
ler was solely caused by the failure to use
the lead. The yellow fever about this
time ragged terribly at Fort Barrancas, and
the insurrection against the Turkish Gov
eminent broke out in Herzegovina, a
province OF some $50, 900 population. 1t
was confined principally to Bosnia and
Montenegro. An Intervention of other
Governments took place, and some politi-
cal reforms and more religious freedom
were secured from the Sublime Porte.
The centennial anniversary of Daniel
O'Connell's birthday took place August 6.
1t was specially observed in Ireland. but
in our principal cities the large gatherings
and great enthusiasm were an ample
proof of the powerful hold OConnell re-
tains in the affections and admiration of
his countrymen. The 10th of August a
monument was inaugurated at Grotenburg
to the memory of Hermann, an ancient Ger
man hero, the proto-apostle of German
unity and of opposition to Imperial Rome
in the very first years Of the Christian era.
The Emperor William was present, and
throughout Germany the day was OBJ
served as great national festival. The
sculptor, Joseph Ernst Won Bandel, has
consumed nearly all his manhood life on
this work. The Spanish Constitution, as
projected at this time, makes Spain
powerful stronghold of the Ro-
man Catholic religion, and forbids
public ceremonies Of any other religion.
The surrender by the Carlists, August 90,
of the citadel of SEQ de Urgel and the SUBJ
sequent defeat Of General Dorregaray,
while trying to force his passage into Ara
gon, were blows which seemed to settle the
cause and hopes of the Carlists. September
the Russian army under GeAeral Kauff-
man defeated the Khokand rebels, number.
ing $4,000 men, and by the 10th he had
completed the conquest Of that country.
An event of much political significance
here took place in France. A Bonspsrtist
banquet was given at Evreux, and letter
was read on the occasion from Admiral De
lR Roncisre lie Noury which strongly SYM
pathized with the Bonaparte cause. His
dismissal from the French navy by Presi-
dent Mcmahon was the result. This fact,
with the resignation of the Regency by the
Empress, the election of Bonapartists to the
Assembly and many other things Of a simi-
lar nature unmistakably indicate the pres
ence in France of spirit which may soon
establish the child who received his "bap-
tism of fire. at Sedan on the French
throne.
Early in September political troubles
broke out afresh in Mississippi. A peace
full meeting at Clinton was invaded by
armed White Leaguers, and several irno-
cent colored men were killed. September
z Governor Ames telegraphed the Presi-
dent, stating that domestic violence ex-
listed in Mississippi in most aggravated
form, and that he was forced to ask the
General Government for assistance. While
the law was being construed by the Attor-
ney General massacres of colored citizens
followed all along the line of the Black
Belt region, and terror was infused into
the entire colored population Of the State.
In the meantime the registry of voters was
completed, and the State for the time being
left in the hands Of the Democratic party.
September 80 is made memorable in our
history by the Presidents speech at Des
Moines, Iowa, the occasion being the re-
union of the Army of the Tennessee. This
speech, so remarkable for terse and vigor.
GUS language, for its lofty sentiment of
patriotism, for its deep soundings' in the
political sea, and for its devotion to free
schools, not only attracted profound atten-
tion, but revealed the fact, even to
thoughtless persons, that the President is q
statesman of keen sagacity and far-resching
comprehension, and in q measure it pre-
pared the public mind for the reception of
his late annual message, the ablest State
paper, when the variety of subjects dis
cussed is considered, ever given to Con-
gress. Those who watch the condition of
liberty and the spirit of independence were
greatly pleased with the moral power
manifested by the British people in COM
pelling the English Admiralty to sus-
pend the circular Of July 81, which
ordered the surrender Of fugitive slaves
found on board of British ships.
This wstchful guardianship Of the spirit of
liberty, this quick resentment Of infraction
upon personal rights on British soil, was
generally regarded as a very happy aign Of
the virtue of the people.
The event which has attracted the great
est attention in Canada during the year has
been that of the fierce religious controversy
over the burial Of poor Guibord's bones.
They finally found resting place, Novem-
Der 16, in the Catholic cemetery, Cote des
Neiges, Montreal. This case is one so
singularly illustrating the doctrines and
customs of the Catholic Church in this re-
gard that 1t will bear moments research.
Guibord was a printer, and died in 1869.
Being q member of secret society, the
Ipetitut Eanadien he had heen avoop,v,,,