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The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

THERE is a growing impression, which
has been given smack of confirmation, by
recent dispatches that Secretary Bristew
stands alone in the Presidents Cabinet. His
fearless war upon the Whisky Ring has
brought him no favor in this quarter. In
fact the oposition is open and avowed. The
New York Sun in speaking Of this same
question says:-"W -"Whatever they may say,
it is undoubtedly true that Mr.. Bristow's
zeal against the Whisky thieves has made
the Cabinet of Grant hot place for him.
We print this morning circumstantial ac-
count of the efforts of members Of the Cabi
net to checkmate Mr.. Bristow, and to drive
him from the Treasury. The removal Of
Mr.. Henderson as counsel for the Govern
ment in the St. Louis whisky cases, caused
a breach between Secretary Biistow and
Attorney. General Pierrepont, which, instead
of healing, has grown wider since the in
dictment of Babcock. Mr.. Pierrepont un-
warrantedly intcrfered in the prosecution
with view to saving Babcock, and Mr..
Bristow. like an honest and determined man
who was striving only to do his duty with
out regard to consequences, strenuously OBJ
iected to such interested interference. Grant
of course, as Babcock's hacker, supports
Mr.. Pierrepont, and carries with him the
assault against the Secretary of the Treas
ury all the other members of his Cabinet.
Bristow stands alone, but his position is
stronger than that Of his assailants, for he
is iptrenched behind truth and the conf
dence Of the people, while Grant and the
others are leagued together to ward off dive
punishment from public plunderer.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

MOODY AND SANKEY could not have
selected better place to exert their relig-
ious influence than with the Princeton
College boys. 1t has not been 80 very long
since they were stealing at midnight an old
brass cannon from the Rutger College
boys at New Brunswick. 1t has only been
a month since Dr. McCosh had to use the
cudgel against secret societies existing
among them, and under these circumstances
we think the Evangelists had good field
to work in
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
Book Notices.

Warren's New Primary and Common
School biographies, which have lately been
adopted by the Board of Education for use
in all the public schools throug ghout the
State, are published by Cowperthwait q
Co., of Philadelphia. The books are got
ten up with great care, giving correct and
complete maps and descriptive geogra-
ply of Delaware, matters neglected in
other works of the kind. A very compre-
hensve and novel system of map drawing,
is a feature of the common school geogra-
phy
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
THE HERALD.
WILMINGTON, FEBRUARY 9, 1876
rur nusrNEss OUTLOOK.

The cry Of revival in business mas
reached the public so often through the
press and other sources, with no apparent
realization, that it is becoming as monoto-
nous az did the cry Of the boy who is as
socia.ed with wolf story. Perhaps the
alarm this time is not false one, and only
needs little time to develop its truthful
meas in manifest way. In Philadelphia
it is stated that trade in its different
branches, is very bright, and the scarcity
of money does not make itself known
through the agency we generally Judge
those things, the purchases, and the ten
denotes toward indulgence in various ways
that would not be, if there was very
great scarcity of money, In the produce
market, the boot and shoe market, the
dry goods market, the retail purchases and
all that tends to make up the every day
business Of large city, are in that
state of thrift which indicates the long
talked Of revival in business.
Yesterday afternoon representative Of
the HERALD was dispatched to number
Of the leading retail stores in Wilmington
which he found were patronized to an
almost unusual extent. This could easily
have been attributed to the pleasant
weather, but inquiry proved, that while
this may have tended in great measure
to increase the number of purchasers, thai
for several weeks business in all the retail
stores of the city has been bright ana
cheerful, in n'icative Of anything but stag
nation, and promising even better as tht
season advances. Many of the leading
merchants are out Of the city making pur-
chases, having nearly exhausted the stock
already on hand.
This sudden change in the pulse of trade
it is thought by the merchants foretells the
silver lining of the cloud, and literally
veriies the construction OF many that II
was a matter which must correct itself with
time, and one in which the question Of
specie payment or initiation had no exist
ing influence. Like many other thing'
the bringhtening prospects can be attrl-
buted to no direct cause. The approach
of the Centennial, which has brought a
more extended confidence in business anc
business people it is thought may have 3
great deal to do with it, but we have
always contended, and still do, that the
Centennial will erase all ear marks Of pas
dife, ences between North and South, ant
also mark change in the business statu
of the country.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

CHARLES O'CoNNoR, who so long lin
gered upon the brink of the grave, as 1t
'twere, is now out of all danger, and with
the aid of cane walks about on pleasant
days. He, will resume his professional
labors as soon as his health will permit.
His recovery is regarded as remarkable, and
the happy turn of his disease, has restored
to the New York bar one of its brightest
lights
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

The VIEWS of Mr.. Thurman, of Ohio, in
the United States Senate, on Monday placed
the Pinchback matter in the light that it
should be regarded. He contended that
p" the question in its nature is judicial
one, and should be judicially considered. 1t
is question Of legal right and there is no
room for party consideration. But
it is party consideration with those, who
are lead by Morton, and so fervently urging
it for party considerations, and party vic
tory, are trying to make out ofit.'
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

IT would be well for those gentlemen
who are fighting the war over again 10
wordy political speeches, and upon CON-
mon foolscap paper with goose quills' TO
read the following from Mr.. Davis letter.
which is rendered forcible by its very truth
"It is not, however, generally among
+bose who brave the hazards of battle that
unrelenting vindictiveness is to be founa'
the brave and generous and gentle. 1t is
the skulkers of the fight, the Blaines, VINO
display their flag on an untented held'
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

IT IS to be hoped that when Grant goes
to St. Louis, that he viii behave himself,
without the espionage Of some cabinet Off,
Ger to look after him. 1t would be very
notifying to Babcock to have Grant wag
the asses years, and sond his mellow bray
in lengthy speech on the school question.
It would completely undo all the patching
up that has been done with the rebel jury.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
The MILK in That COcOanut.
From the Ci,.ei,a,,ati Enquirer.

The ''true inwardness" of John Sher
mans recent letter in behalf of Hayes is
beginning to leak out. Sherman is Sen.
ator. His term is drawing to close, and
he'wants his lease renewed. Hayes is getting
to be somewhat formidable. Sherman
would like to see him nominated for the
ice-Presidency, or badly beaten in the
Convention. Either way would work his
gain Therefore, he proclaims for Hayes
for President, and his brother Tecumseh
seconds the motion, simply to help along
the Senatorial schemes of Brother John.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
ABOR EXCHANGE,

Men desiring work may register their
stitute of Mechanic Arts, South west corner
Of Third and King streets. OPEN EVERY
EVENING.
Persons desiring work done will find
aregister of unemployed men at the above
place.
Applications by postal card, speci rying
sind of work, etc, will receive attention,
Address THOMAS TURNER, Janitor,
Delaware Institute Of Mechanic Arts.
decH-snl.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
9 a n GrLL z

in such position as would insure the vote
of New York for the Republicans; for with
out New York the only chance Of Demo
cratic success lies in recovering Ohio and
electing the President by Western and
Southern votes. .
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09
Ep1taph on a Candle.

A wicked one lies buried here,
Who died in decline;
He never rose in rank fear,
Though he was born to shine.
He once was fat, but then, indeed,
Grew thin as any griever;
He died, the doctors all agreed,
Of most burning fever.
If e'er you said, Go out, pray"
AS much ill-nature showed;
On such occasions he would say,
IVY, if lido, I'm blowed."
In this his friends do all agree,
Although you think I'm joking,
When going out tits said that he
Was very fond of smoking.
Since all religion he despised,
Let these few words suffice.
Before he ever was baptised,
They dipped him once or twice.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

TEE Commsrciol cannot relinquish Its
love for "obtuse," !" and hugs it most fondly
when it cannot see the right through its
blindness in party fealty and prejudices.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

New YORK State has of late years un-
dertaken party dictatorship in every thing,
and by reason, we suppose of containing
the greatest of metropolitan cities, takes
upon itself the glaring assumption of rum
ming the political machine. 1t has per-
sistently stuck out from the early forma-
tion of Tammany up to the present, in
having the Presidents, and since the war
has dominated over Conventions with pc
culiar swagger of self imposed Importance
that has turned the political signif-
cance. This is not peculiar to any particu-
lar party in that State, but it is native to
the people as class, and crops out at
every opportunity. The press of New
York, is especially egotistical, and clothes
its assertions and political dictations with
positiveness of expression that is intended
to convey truth and importance, but W,
cannot for the life of us see upon what mea
they have fed to grow so great, certainl,
not the general reputation they enjoy 70
unreliability. Others papers and State
certainly have rights that contain as muc
of the germ Of importance as New York.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-09

Col. James B. Henry, President, Delaware
City.
John ?. Hudson, Capitalist; st. Georges,
D. K. Mcclure, Capitalist Short Manitu, Pa.
pr. j. 7: Hammond, M. D., Berlin, Md.
Rudolph Humphreys, Lumberman, Sails
John I. Long, Merchant, Frankford, Del
George A. Jones Civil Engineer, George
=. W, Moore, Capitalist, Laurel, Del.
Col. j: B. Ford, Capitalist, Condord, Del,
Mm; +. Sharp, Merchant, Harrington, Del.
Ell Hollister, Insurance, Delaware City.
II. Chas, Ulman, Prest. U. 8. Law Asso. N.
Capt. Benz. stokley, Farmer, seasord Del,
keynear Williams, Merchant, Milford, Del.
Hiram W. McColley, Capitalist, Milford,
John N. Dale, Capitalist, Whaleyville. Md,
D: j. Minich, Insurance, Seaford, Del.
VIM. Dyer, Merchant, Dover, Del. .-u
James N, Sellers, r. r. Contractor, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
John M. Pomeroy, Editor, Chambersburg
r: W, Cannon, Merchant, Bridpevi,le De.
VIM; NJ H. ny Murphy, Manufacturer, Farming.
Ghas. H; Maull, Merchant, Lewes, Del.
Jaihes II. Myers, insurance, Delaware CITY
JAMES B. HENRY. Pres.
JAMES H. MYERS, sec'y and Treas.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26
The judicial Elections.

0Returns of the eections for Circuit
Judge are incomplete. but the general
result seems to be abut as follows:
In the 5th circuit N. M. Cotbren
was elected by about 1000 majority
over W. r. Carter, the 'ote for Moses
NJ, Strong being quit small. In
Grant county the official vote was Z !.
27s for Carter, 1854 for (othren AZ
fo' Strong.
III the l1th circuit Ho n n.
barroe was elected by abu,t l.16O
na)oo'., over W. F. Bailey, aid about
l,5OO manrity S. H. Cloueh. ~
= tue sth circuit Hon. n 8
tion. S'eu without pposi-
W In the ne" l3n oi,cu;. Hon A.
-, ~. r,exmao, Of frempealeau. ~.
Han G,sc'ea oy about 1900 majority over
lon' Aiex. Magsett, Of Eau Claire. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26
The Tweed Mystery.

Nearly four months have elapsed
since William NJ. Tweed disappeared
and no trustworthy information as 10
his hIdlng-place has been received by
the authorities. This is commented
upon very generally as a most remark
able case. Tweed was as we'll known
In features and figure to great numbers
OF the people in this country as any
public man can be. His appearance
was very conspicuous. His frame was
burly, and his large hooked nos.
twinkling eyes, and protruding ABIDE
men caused almost every one who had
ever seen picture or caricature of
him to stop aea turn to look at him as
ne passed. During the ring troubles
Tweed was extensively caricatured and
his picture was widely circulated both
in this country and in foreign lands.
lie added much to the prominence o
his appearance by the immense da-
mond that he was accustomed to wear
in his shirt bosom, In speaking Of
his escape, people remarked that it
seemed almost an inpossibihty to hide
such an immense person so that his
place OF concealment would not be dis
covered easily Tweed had become
weakened aud aged b, his confinement
10 the Penitentlary and his aux,sties
and troubles His legs supported his
ponderous body with iifficulty, and he
waddled rather than walked. 1t is
stated that it was a difficult feat for
him to step into carriage, and that it
would be impossible FIR him to run or
even walk for any considerable distance
without becoming uttrly exhausted.
Taking all these things into consid-
Grafton, the greatest surprise is ex-
pressed by the gerral public that
Tweed has been abb to conceal his
h!ding-place SO successfully. At the
time OF his flight the preponderance
OF public opinion ws in favor of the
conjecture that lie hid escaped by wa
ter. When AMIN vas reported as nav.
Ing been seen ii Cuba who resembled
Tweed in genenl appearance the public
telt confident tlat this was the fugitive.
Those who he'd this belief, however,
were doomed disappointment, as also
have been alwho have trusted in the
many rumos and conjectures that
4
have been il circulation in regard to
Tweed's fislt and present hiding
place. Shelf Connor bas men search
ing in everylirection for Tweed. He
and his mehave followed out every
clew that thy have gained, but the
results haveeen so barren that they
have becom almost discouraged. If
Tweed haogone to a foreign port
which is no included in the extradi-
ton treaties with this country, some
one, it is baeved, would have recog-
nlzed him tere, and sent word to this
city. Theact that he has not been
seen nor pitively heard from as liv-
ing IN or rsslng through any other
State or co.sry, has influence great
many persos to believe that Tweed
never left lis city, but is now con-
cealed Ill sne secret place, where he
has every ant supplied, and is served
by faithf' attendants, who would
guard his ,cret with their lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26

How FAST WE RIDE.-Travelers
on railroads are often very desirous of
knowing the speed at which they are
moving, and, as general thing, are
not aware that with the aid of watch
they may readily find out, even by
the track. This may be done says the
Scientific Press, by simply counting
the Number Of rails which are passed
over in any one given minute. On
the best railroads the hammering
sound made by the wheels in passing
from one rail to another is quite au-
dible, and may be easily noted on
whichever side of the car the observer
is sitting. All rails are either twenty
four or thirty feet long-the length
may be easily ascertained by pacing or
measuring with the pocket rule at any
station where the train stops. Then
by counting the number of rails passed
in thirty or sixty seconds, the speed
of travel may be calculated by any
When train moves
l4.67 feet second, it is travelling at
a rate of ten miles an hour, or mile
in six minutes. - Erchun0e.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26
Silver "Change."

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
Secretary Bristow this afternoon is
sued the following instructions con
cerning the issue of silver coin in plac,
OF fractional currency:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASH
INGToN, D. c., April 1S-By virtu.
OF authority vested in the Secretary O
the Treasury by the second section ot
the act entitled IAN act to provide fo,
deficiency in the Printing and En-
craving Bureau Of the Treasury De.
partment, and for the issue Of slve,
coin of the United States in place OF
fractional currency" approved April
X, 1886, the several officers below
named are hereby authorized, upon
presentation at their respective offices
tor redemption of fractional currency
IN the United States in sums Of S.
or multiples thereof, assorted by de
nominations and in amount not to ex-
ceed 800, to issue therefor like
amount of silver coin of the United
States of the denomination of 10. 20.
20, and 5O cents; aud furthermore,
upon presentation for redemption al
The Office of the Treasury of The
United States in this city OF any
amount of such currency properly as
sorted, and in sums of not less than
20, the Treasurer is authorized to issue
silver coin therefor to the amount Of
currency presented, or be may issue
ms check therefor, payable in silver
at either of the Offices hereinafter
named, at the option of the party
presenting the currency, as far as may
be practicable from time to time
fractional currency redeemed in silver
under these instructions by any of the
Assistant Treasurers or designated de-
posltories of the United States will be
sent IN sums of $1,000, or muitiples
thereof, to the Treasurer fthe United
States, In this city, the same to be
charged in the Yreasurer's general
coin account as transfer Of funds,
and any amount OF such currency for
which silver has been paid remaining
at any time in the cash of the several
offices will be treated as coin assets
and in 20 case will such fractional
currency be reissued.
fractional currency sent by express
or otherwise to the officers below
named for redemption in silver. under
the provisions of this circular, should
be accompanied by letters of advice
stating fully the address of the sender.
and how the remittance in payment
therefor is desired, and if by Treas
urer S check, the Office at which the
check should be made payable. The
Government will not pay express
charges on silver issued or fractional
currency, presented for redemption.
under the provisions of this circular.
The offices herein referred to are as
follows: Treasurer of the United
States, Washington: Assistant Treas
urers at Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, st. Louis, Charleston, S. c.,
New Orleans, Cincinnati, Chicago,
San francisco and Baltimore: the
United States Depositories at Buffalo
and Pittsburgh. (Signed)
B. II. BRIsTow, Secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26

No less than six of the appointees
OF the Democratic House of Represen-
tatives have thus far gone to the bad
Hambleton, Clerk of the Ways and
Means committee; Smith, the Journal
CLERK; Boughton, Clerk of the Mill
tary Committee; Adams, Clerk of the
House; the scalawag Doorkeeper, and
another officer, who has been indicted
are samples of Democratic rule. IF
the Democrats start this way, how will
they bring up?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-04-26

STEWARDS WEAKNEss.-A New
York letter writer gives the following
particulars regarding Mr.. A. T.
Stewards social matters:
His only weakness, and [ saw it to
b his credit, was for women, and the at
lection and money be is alleged to
have lavlshed upon the Rushion and
Demar women, and the affectionate
care he took of his illegitimate chill
rem were traits we'll worthy of notice.
but they have been passed over in 81
leDce His only two legitimate chill
dren, son and daughter, died years
ago, and he showed the affection he
owed them to his irregular offspring.
Iwo Iliegltlmate daughters are now 10
Dresden, where they were educated at
his expense, and a favorite illesiti-
mate son holds position in the branch
house at Paris. It was his regard for
these children, and his attention to
their mother, and to the mothers of
other less known offsprings that were
the main cause of the constant dis
agreements between him and his wife
which were notorious.