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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02
The Latest Blaine Story.

Certainly Mr.. Blaine manages to furnish
more subjects for public attention, outside
of the canvass proper, than any Presidential
candidate in our history. He is shifty,
tricky and bellicose by turns, and such q
man, in this era of investigations, is
sure to have enough work on his
hands. The Mulligan episode yester-
day is in point This Mulligan held
some letters Of Mr.. Blaines that passed
between him and Mr.. Fisher covering
period of years, and Mr. Mulligan avowed
himself prepared to produce them in case
any of Blaines friends assailed Mulligans
evidence. Whether the letters were of the
terribly destructive nature that Mulligan
ascribed to them or not, Mr.. Blaine cuts a
poor figure in his successful endeavor to
secure them. Mulligan says that Blaine
implored him to hand them over; intimated
that suicide might otherwise result begged
him to think of his family that would
share the ruin of the ex-Speaker
that finally he handed the letters to
Blaine under the latter's promise to
return them as soon as glanced over but that
Blaine pocketed them and bounced forth
like the villain in the last act but one of a
melodrama. This story Mr.. Blaine describes
as ssfnncy sketch !" that he did not implore
or threaten suicide; that he had the letters,
which he claimed were Of a private charnc-
ter; that only the writer or recipient had
any right to possess them (; and that he
would keep them private unless his counsel
considered they were fit subjects for the
committee. 1t is perhaps difficult for a
Presidential candidate to define what private
letters are. Mr.. Blaine perhaps thinks they
are those which can be kept from the public
Whichever way tho matter turns we think
it will bring little credit to the Maine
statesman, while il gives the last touch
to his want of true personal dignity. To
seek private interview with hostile wit
ness is in itself so unbecoming that we must
only wonder at the whole proceeding.
1t has been charged against Mr.. Blaine
that in the excess of his smartness he has
been fishing out floating scandals and
putting them in piles for the purpose Of de-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

Nine hundred and seven miles in twenty
hours and tifty-seven minutes, or an average
of over forty-three miles an hour is the
record Of Jarrett and Palmer's excursion
train to Chicago on its way to the Pacific
coast 1t arrived at the Phoenix CITY at ten
o'clock last evening twenty-six minutes
ahead of schedule time, and was forth on
its way again five minutes later. A vivid
idea Of its progress can be gathered from the
HERALD correspondents graphic notes.
which seem to jump from the end of his
pencil on to the telegraph wires and come
flashing gayly back to New York as if they
felt the thrill and pleasure of what they
were describing. The speed of the train was
at times very great but the average is
only high by comparing it with what
has been done before over the
same course. There it outstrips everything.
This is progress in every sense of the word.
In Shakespeare's time we see the melancholy
Jaques telling of the fool he met in the
forest, saying
very wisely ST is ten O'Clock:
Thus may We see," quoth he, show tho world wags:
IT'S but an hour ago since II was nine,
And after one hour more twill be eleven"
But now we get a glimpse of the clean and
hungry Cassius, sitting in his palace car
saying
Two, forty-threc at Overlook, by Jovcl
Thus may we see how Tookcr basely Dragged:
We're still mit.ite lacking schedule
At Eagle ha Now ldes of March swear
We're ninety seconds, boys, ahead Of time.
As Mr.. Barrett always talks blank verse
we assume such to be the form in which he
kept tally with the HERALD correspondent
This is but one feature of the trip which ha
faithfully kept its time SO far, and as the
will follow it anxiously.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

molishing them after his own fashion with
bang and n flourish; but this Chinese
juggler business is poor work in man
who aspires to the Chief Magistracy of the
Union. Also it has brought about its natural
consequences. These recall the case
OF Belgian farcear, who exhibited
himself before the public in calico
suit that he claimed to be bullet
proof, and hired an assistant to fire
balls made of cork. covered with tinfoil,
at him. The first exhibition was great
success, but the second time half dozen
citizens, armed with rifles and bullets of
lead, came on the ground and proposed a
volley, which, in the feeling language Of the
West, ''burst the show" 1t looks as though
the fantastic candidate, having sown the
wind, is reaping hurricane that must blow
him over
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

more the party followers see Of him the
better they like him. In season of wild,
indiscriminate defamation, this leader, who
is said to have made himself SO unpopular
in his public life and to have lined his path
with enemies who would glory in his fall.
has not word whispered against him. We
admit it is not high praise to say of candi-
date for the Presidency that he is not thief
But as times now go, with an epidemic of
investigation prevailing in Washington, it is
high praise, indeed.
These are the reasons for our belief that as
the canvass stands Roscoe Conkling is in
the lead. If this feeling grows, as seems
probable, it will result in his nomination.
No prudent party will wish Blaine as can
didate. We are sincerely sorry for this, for
we would much rather Blaine were free from
suspicion but candidates for the highest
Office in the country must be found else
where than in the rooms of an investigating
committee 1t will be hard for Blaine to ex-
plain to the country his transactions in Pa
cifc bonds, especially when the country re-
members that the value of these bonds was
found in the legislation of a Congress of
which he was leading member. No wise
party will make canvass of apology and
explanation. The only power Blaine can have
at Cincinnati is to name the Great Unknown,
and the real interest Of the canvass is in
volved in this question :-"What will Blaine
do with his power?" Those who know the
inside Of the republican household say that
it will 60 to Washburne. With Washburne
as President Blaine would be to the new adj
ministration as Seward was to that of Lin
coin. If he cannot be Sultan he can be
Grand Vizier. If the CANVASS yields to this
influence if Blaine accepts the inevitable,
and, failing the throne, strives for seat on
the highest step Of the throne, then Wash
burne looms up as the most formidable can
didate in the field and the probable winner
of the race Washburne has qualities and
claims that would make him strong candi-
date-stronger even, and especially from
negative point of view, than Conkling His
character and services have been kept fresh
to the people by the tremendous events Of
the German war and the Commune, while at
the same time his absence from the country
has removed him from the temptations and
responsibilities of the past eight years. 1t
is in this that Washburne is the strongest
man that could be named. If Conkling
keeps his pace he will win. But between
the favorite of Oneida and the Great On
known the issue is close. If Blaine sees his
chance and accepts the duty it imposes upon
him, the colors Of the winning horse will be
Galena lead, and the name Washburne, Of
Illinois.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02
Grand fnther Coopcr.

The bloated bondholders of the East
must not make fun of Grandfather Peter
Cooper, who is now in the field as the
early spring candidate for the Presidency
They say that Peter is too old, that a
President at eighty-fve would be an
anomaly in this country, that he would
break down, and so on. We do not think So
Old men have saved the State on many oc-
casions. There is no instance so pertinent
as that of Enrico Dandolo who was Doge of
Venice centuries ago. He was chosen Doge
in his eighty-fourth year, about the age of
our venerable and distinguished fellow citi-
zen. he was great ruler. AT ninety three
he took command of the armies and navies
of the Venetian Republic, capturing Con-
stantinople in the ninety sixth year of his
age. Mr.. Cooper is ten years younger than
Dandolo when he achieved these immortal
triumphs, SO that If elected he would be
eligible for second term. He would be a
reformer of the old school and would have
no part or lot in any movement to degrade
the public service. With record like that
of Enrico Dandolo before them the friends
OF Grandfather Peter should take heart in
their canvass, and his enemies should not be
too sure of laughing him off the course.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

The UsASIMITY with which Iowa supports
the claims of Mr.. Blaine for the Presidency
may be explained by the fact that the re-
publican party in that State is controlled by
William u. Allison, the present Senator, and
James T. Wilson, formerly member of the
House. Allison and Wilson are remem-
bercd as two of the most prominent
railway and subsidy statesmen in Congress-
1t is natural they should support Blaine. If
they succeed in nominating Blaine for Presi-
dent they should put Mr.. Colfax on the
ticket with him. This would be railroad
ticket
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

AIDING AND ABETTISo the commission of
suicide is a novelty on the face OF a criminal
Indictment but man and woman in Eng
land have been found guilty and sentenced
to imprisonment on that charge. The in
dictment also charged conspiracy to murder,
but the cable despatch does not state
whether the jury made any distinction be-
tween the charges in their verdict. Intend
Ing suicides nowadays so seldom have any
disposition to take others into their conf
dence that we must look to classic times.
when defeated heroes got their slaves or
freedmen to hold their swords while they
rushed upon them, for parallel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

THE RUMcIs OF THE ASSASSINATION or ex-
ecution, whichever it might have been called,
OF Abdul-Aziz, the deposcd Sultan, although
not well founded, were SO much in harmony
with the probabilities of the case as to receive
general credence. The announcement that
is premature to-day may become truth to-
morrow. The Turks make short work gene
rally with their deposed officials. The surest
way to stop complainings and to prevent
counter-revolution and retaliation is to make
final disposition of adisgraced or discarded
public officer. The policy is open to some
objection in civilized countries. but it has its
advantages, nevertheless. How we might
purify our civil service and calm our political
waters, for instance, if we could turn the
Potomac into an American Bosphorus and
treat offending officials to bowstring and o
sack
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE held its last
meeting of the season yesterday and an i'm
portant statement regarding international
coinage" occupied the attention of the men,
bers during the session. Fears were ex-
pressed that, owing to the absorbing inter-
est in the Presidential canvass, Congress
would take no action on this important
question until after election.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. Stocks were in
active and less firm. Gold opened and
closed at 112 SIS, with intermediate sales at
1l2 81. Money on call loans was supplied
Mt 1-2 and 3 per cent. The government and
railway bond markets were heavy. Foreign
exchange steady.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

From orr reports this morning the probabilities
are that the ,redther to-day uih be acdrm,
clear OF partly cloudy, .tolio,ced by occasional
thunder storms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


BowFRy THEATRE.
IDIOT OF THE MOUNTAIN. ut = r. NJ
CHATEAU MABlLLE VARIETIES.
atsP NJ Matinee at ? r. NJ
OLYMPIC THEATRE.
HUMPTY DUMPTY, at $ i. NJ.
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
usP NJ Matinee at = A. NJ
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
PIQUE. ats NJ
GLOBE THEATRE.
VARIETY, At 3 T.. NJ.
HowES 4 CusHIkGs CIRCUS.
Performances at 2 7. NJ. and : 4. VI.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.
ORCHESTRA. QUARTET AND CHORUS. at r. NJ
GTLMoEF's GARDEN
GRAND CONCERT. at 7. ~ Ohenbaeh
wALLACK's THEATRE
rHE MIGHTY DOLLAR, at y. NJ. William J. Florence.
TONY PASTORS NEW THEATRE
VARIETY, at & i. NJ
UNION SQUARE THEATRE
CONSCIENCE. NJ T.. NJ G. r. fhorne. Jr
KELLY 4 LIONS MrNaTRELs,
ntsP. N.
PARK THEATRE.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN. at l.. NJ. Mrs. q. G. Howard
CHIcKERING HALL.
HAMLET. ut = 7. NJ. George the Count Joannes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

SPrRITUAIIsM is at last to be tested by the
unimaginative and matter-of-fact represent
tatives of the law. The question has arisen,
lis Spiritualism as practised in public halls
for the benefit Of those who pay tifty-cent
admission fee an exhibition of jugglery or a
religious service?'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY CREW is now fully
organized and is working hard, being re-
solved to win prominent place among the
contesting crews Mt the Centennial regatta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

How WELL THE LAWYERS STAND BY EACH
OTHER. --This is shown in the decision of
the Special Committee of the Bar Association
in the case of Mr.. O'Conor If the venerable
jurist had been preacher or an editor he
would lave had different treatment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

The ENGLISH CHANNEL TUNNEL has been
actually commenced, shafts in the chalk on
the French side having already been sunk
10 depth of one hundred and thirty feet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

NOTICE TO COUNTRY NEwsDEALERs. 70,
prompt and regular delivery of the HERALr
By fast mali trains orders must be sent direct Il
this office. Postage free.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02
L RIPLE S III Z T T.

NEW YORK, FRIDAY, JUNE ?, 1875.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

Presidential question !some critical demo-
Gratis are anxious to know how Statesman
Colonel Thomas Dunlap feels on the ques-
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-02

SINCE THE UNHAPPY DIFFERENCE between
Boss Kelly and Governor Tilden on the
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-08-04
HERE AND ELSEWHERE AND
OTHERWISE.

Three tranps were stealing Il ride on
freight train near Upper Sandusky re-
Gently, when the conductor approached
and they jumped of: One of them, who
gave his name as Geo Coleman, broke
his leg.
Clark Watson a resident of Goshen
township, Hardin county, hung himself
on the 25th, on account of financial
troubles. He leaves a wife and child
Toques made of lophophore feathers
are again popular.-FashiOn Er. Great
Jerusalem, Egypt why is man tortured
thus?
The B K o shops at Sandusky have re-
duced workmen 20 eight hours time,
and only four days work week.
Quito an exciting horse race occurred
ON Washington Street, Sunday morning
about s! o'clock. Hope the Marshal
may be on hand when the next race
occurs.
On Monday, the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department, received a lot of new
hose-a much needed article for some
time past.
Jim Meens bit the nose Off of Adam
Keel in Sandusky recently, and now
Mems is in Jail and stands a splendid
chance of going to the Penitentiary, and
he nose it.
\ scaflold eighteen feet high, gave
way in Sandusky on the 25th, and pre-
cipitated Michael Cuneman to the
ground, breaking his collar bone and in
juring him in other ways.
VIM Ricks, a firmer living four miles
| from Elyria, was found dead on the 25th
with a gun shot wound in hishead. He
mad been suffering from sunstroke and
at the time of his death was watching
for horse thieves. 1t is supposed that in
fit ofdespondency he placed the muzzle
of the gun to his head, and destroyed
himself
Desirable quarters-silver ores.-Er.
Desirable half-betier half.
At Weston on the Goth, two bows
named Foreman and TAYLOR, were suck
ed down into the throat of an oat bin, in
a warehouse, and before they could he
rescued, young Foreman was smoihered
10 death. Taylor had narrow escape.
Two sheep dogs killed and wounded
G3 head of sheep in Fulton county last
week. We would advise the farmers to
kill: :offall of their sheep so they would
not be troubled thus.
The Delta ArulancLe has been enlarg-
ed To Il IS column paper. We are glad
10 see that Bro Walty isproSpering.
\ son of Henry Hoddle,a at Delphos fell
into the Canal on the 25th and was
drowned.
\ chap named Sipe (queer name Sipe)
Jumped intoa well at Van Vert recently
and was drowned. He wanted to GO
where there was better times.
Grif Breese was accidentally shot in
the eye, near Wapak recently, while re
: turning home from picnic.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-08-04
Suicide

On Monday last our neighboring vii
lage of Carey was thrown into a state
of excitement by the report that Mr..
Igleberger, a prominent citizen of that
place, had committed suicide. The
report proved to be true. 1t seems
that he had been ont driving and re-
turning home, put his horses in the
barn. Soon after, Mrs. igleberger
wanted to use a key which she knew
he had with him, and she sent a color
ed boy who was employed about the
house to the barn TO get it. The boy
returned i'll Il few moments badly
frightened and reported that Mr.. l.
had hanged himself, Help was at once
secured, and the unfortunate man was
cut down, but too late to save his life.
1t is said that he was addicted to drink
ing freely, and that several times be-
fore lie had attempted to take his life.
No other cause than drink is assigned
for the act.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-08-04
Hire Sfurk .Harkefs.

BUFFALO, August 1.-Beeves-Recelpts
to-day IA head, making the total for the
week 10. i2l head The market is quiet.
Sales 40 cars for the week thus far, prices
rin ing oti good grades of shipping steers
amt ..nai fat butchers cattle lO18l5c of
la: N.,ck : quotations. Common sioch Is
fu!i, aaTc weaker and neglected.
s.nern ard LqiEbs-icceipts 10 day z, 400
head. making the total for the week of
IL 9,sI head. The market is dull and slow.
Sairs - ears of sheep and cars of Can
ada lambs. Michiaaa clipped sheep al
81 2.Ya! IN: Ohio do at 81 S7A; Canada
ianil.- AT 80 5o96 70. Nine cars OF
lambs and cars of sheep unsold.
IIoss-Receipts to-day 9, 900 head, max
ing the total for the week 10, 200. Iht
market is quiet Sales of Workers at 50 u
GL6 30; no good heavy hogs on the market
The demand for heavy is limited. Sale
yesterday of fair TO good at Sc SG(01 OO-
Chicago, August .-Cattle-lteccIpt
to-day 3, 200 head. Shipments l, $50 head
The market is quiet and prices nOmlna
and unchanged.
Hogs-Rcceipis to-day 10000. Ship
n,cnis 4, 800 head. The market active fol
packing grades; light dull but prices arr
generally firmer. Sales of light at Sc 81
G91 %; heavy at Sc 50@6 40; common
and mixed al Sc 25@G 45; choice Phila
delphias ai So 50.
Sheep Receipts 200 head. The marke
ic mammal
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-08-04
Personals.

Mrs. Julia Stcrns, accompanied by
her sister. Miss Alice Joy, left. for her
home in Wisconsin, lat Saturday
morning.
AIR. j. Constable, former proprietor
OF the Commercial House, of this place
but now of Springfield, Ohio, was in
town few days, visiting friends and
aequaintances.
Mrs G. f. Niles, and family, visited
friends in Fremont and fillmore the
past week. They returned home on
Monday evening.
Rev. j. G. Ruhl, formerly of this
place, but now of Kenton, o., is in
town visiting his sons, G. W. Ruhl and
]. s. Ruhl
ALT Graber, Jake Fleck, Will Chad
wick and Jay Gage. will start to the
Centennial, Saturday. They are all
good boys, and will 10 doubt have a
good time. A pleasant journey and
safe return.
Mr.. Wickham has returned from his
visit to Detroit and reopened his Pho
tograph Gallery.
By. Cromley and ]. Decker returned
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-08-04

and the following were chosen: Thomas
Writ, Orderly Sergeant; John Dewitt,
Second Sergeant; E R. Barnd, First
Corporal; Ben Lightfoot, Second Corpor-
al.
Jerome Kibler was arrested for dis
orderly conduct, on Friday last, and
fined 81 and costs. He was also held on
a charge ofassault and battery on Henry
Mathews and wife and bound over to
court in the sum of 500. He obtained
bail.
The Commissioners have let the con-
tract for building the bridge across the
Blanchard, at Lewis Dukes, jr, to the
Smith Bridge Company, of Toledo. at
Sl6.S5 per foot, bridge to be rooted
sided and painted. The Columbia
Bridge Works, Of DAYTON, o, obtained
the contract for an iron bridge across
Eagle Creek at SLIGO per foot John
Altman obtain the mason work of the
Dukes bridge at 800 per perch, and
James Sheridan the Eagle Creek bridge
at $50 per perch:
Remember the prayer meeting at
League Rooms on Sabbath evening next,
at half-past six o'clock.
The Liberty township S S, will hold
its eighth Semi-annual session next Sat
-urday and Sunday, in the Dulin NJ E
Church.