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The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

terms Or twelitY-nve UnIru plasc, su,.ss
tors expire on the 4th Of March,, 1877.
They are Messrs. Goldthwate OF Alaba.
ma, Clayton, OF Arkansas, salisbury, or
Delaware, Norwood, OF Georgia. Logan.
of Illinois. Wright of Iowa, Harvey, ot
Kansas, Stevenson. of Kentucky. Morrill,.
or rather Blaine)~c Maine, Boutwell,.
OF Massachusetts,, Ferry, OF Aiichiaan.
Window, OF Minnesota, Alcorn, Of Mis-
sissippi, Hitchcock. Of Nebraska. 0ragin.
Of New Hampshire, Frelinghuysen, Of
New Jersey, Ransom, oi North Caroii-
ns, Kelly, Of Oregon, Anthony. OF Rhode
Island, Robertson, Of South Carolina,
Cooper. of Tennessee, Hamilton, of Tex.
as, Johnston, Of Virginia, Davis, Of
West Virginia aud Howe, or Wisconsin.
or these, nine are democrats, who will,
without doubt, be succeeded by dem
ocrats. Clayton, West, Alcorn aud Rob.
ertson, republicans, will, utmost certainly
be replaced by democrats the vacsacv
now existing in Louisiana will be filed
by democrat, and Hamilton, of Texas,
independent, has q democratic successor.
As the senate now stands forty two 70.
publicans. thirty-6ve democrats and two
independents, the changes above noted
would, il no others were made, leave Il
very nearly balanced eight repuh-
licans, thirty five democrats, and one in
dependent. But the following states also
elect new senators. this winter: Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts.
Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode lsland
and Wisconsin, and, perhaps, Michigan,
are among the doubtful ones. II two Of
these we're to send demo Gratis, tho senate
would stand thirty.six republicans, md
thirty seven democrats, with one inde.
pendent 1t will be seen. therefore. that
1t 10 by no means impossible that the next
senate shall have a small democratic ma.
jority. II Observation-Disclosures con
tinue to make arbitrary arrests in the
south, they will probably SO greatly
alarm the north. rs to fi0g even the sen-
ate into democratic hands.--Ne1 York
Herald .
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TERMS.

There is nothing better for fever in the
feet of horses than bandages wet with wa
ter. 1t is better than "stutfing" with
filth, so often recommended,
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Mrs. Sitting Bull got possession OF
fashion magazine the other day and was
50 delighted with the latest modes that
she cut out all the colored plates and
pasted mem on various parts of her DO
uy. She says they are a" heap NICE
and she wants her husband to subscribe
for year to enable he, TO wear the Ia
test STYLES every month. aas5
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FRAT E r NAL.
MASONIC.
7.oval Arch Ma9on0.

fIyHE regular Convocations of VAN BuREN CHATTER
1 Nos, 4. A. M .re held at Masonic Hall, on
Monday Evening after Saturday on or before the full
moon, Visiting Companions in good standing are
respectfully invited to attend.
J. c. KENNEDY. II. P.
w Ii. IA. SHIRLEY Secretary, dec ltf
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Van Buren, Encampment.

IVAN BUREN ENCAMPMENT. No. i, 10; OF;
Y meets on the Secoud and Fourth Thursday OF
aeh month, at Odd Fellows Hall. Van Buren.
ptGs,A s.xas Il husa Msao S. Il nsrsss, nssssDJ J.
T., CHARLES MILLER, Treas.
march 1854 j. A. LOCkH 4. scriDe.
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10. O.. f.

CRAWFORD LODGE, No. 8. of ODD FELLOWS,
u meets every Friday att o'clock. p. NJ, at their
Hall in Eagle Block. -
NJ. W. BREWERY, N. G.
Ut. IsGnAa, Sec'y.
Crawford Lodge No 6, 10 F., Degree
of Rebekah. meets the first Thursday night Of eve
~ month, at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Ey-" Aw woo-boo T. bawled q small
Chicago boy, over his fathers front gate,
the other night
whats the matter, sonny ?" inquired
kind hearted gentleman who was pass
ting by.
Matter enough" whined the boy
= my brothers up stairs with whole lot
OF measles or sothin, and they won't let
me go in and have any-ob, my golly
boo-hoo!"
"Then the kind hearted man tried to
soothe the lad, but he couldn't make him
believe that measeles were not some sort
of nuts.
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attempt to take the placs ofbarrels who
get into trouble.
A negro town crier in Palmyra, La
was sent out to ring his bell and shout,
" Col Anderson will speak at the town
hall tonight on the grcenback aud Peter
Cooper question: He made the an.
nouncement correctly several times, and
then got it changed to, "Oh, yes! oh,
yes Col Cooperback will speak on the
Green Peter question: When last
heard he was yelling, "Whoop-a la
Green Peterson will speak on the Coop
question this evening"
The cool, crisp mornings have ut last
arrived. when we are all prepared to ex
claim, in the language of Henry Clay
4" 1t is nicer to be abed than be prcsi-
dent"
A young lady in Boston refused to at.
tend church because her new hat had not
been sent home. ~ hate the devil and
all his works" she said +" but l hate an
old fashioned bonnet more"
A schoomaster, engaged by popular
restaurant to write the extra dis.les on
bills of fare, wrote " bad1er auKes" the
other day. After trial, one of the Gus
toners said he VAS satisfied that he had
never sesu Bladder cakes before,
The Princess Beatrice is unanimously
accorded the distinction of having con.
trIhuted the ugliest piece of work to the
centennial exposition.
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EF Lager beer will not intoxicats. If
left in the barrel 1t is only men who
attempt to take the place ofbarrels who
get into trouble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JUNE A. oUADRUPLE SHEET

practices, and the blood of Christ, our
passover, on their hearts like that OF the
paschal lamb on the Jewish doorposts will
secure them salvation, rest and peace ac-
cording to the Spirits revelation in heaven,
OF which Mr.. Mccarthy will speak Jesus
rs conyersationalist will be set forth by
DIR. Armitage; His preaching and life and
HIS changed countenance will be presented
by Mr.. Hcpworth, who, this morning, Will
add about fifty communicates to the men,
bership Of his church and thereby strengthen
his hands for the sale of his house Of worship
tomorrow. Mr.. Hatfield will introduce our
first parents to his congregation. Mr..
Jutten will tell us how much the world owes
to Baptists, and at the same time, perhaps,
how much Baptists owe to the world. Mr..
Bishop and Mr.. Leavell will expose the
jugglery commonly called Spiritualism. Mr..
Snow will describe the new heaven and the
new earth which God is to create when these
old ones give out, and Mrs Schertz will
treat Of the ingathering Of Israel into the life
eternal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

have fiourished in nearly all times, and even
the modern legislation contrivcd to protect
people from such scourges is not Of great ex-
tent But, like all other minatory Legislation,
it is effective against the evil aimed at only
where it is put in force. Consequently it il
not effective in this city, where it can, per.
haps, be proved, if all other defences fail, that
the apothecary was insane. In the present
state Of our law it is forbidden for any
unqualified person to dispense medicines us
an apothecary, and if death results from the
use of medicines dispensed by such unquali.
fed person the offence is felony and NAV
DO punished by fine of from one to five
thousand dollars or by imprisonment for
from two to four years. Doubtless the
penalties are as heavy as could be morally
justified in the case. But when are they
applicable? Not simply when death results
from IN apothecary's blunder but only
when death results from such blundeT
made by person not properly qualified.
What is the laws standard of qualifications
The person must have o diploma
from college Of pharmacy or he must have
peen opprentlceu 10 an upOCnechFy lOI TWO
years. If he is thus qualified the law is not
violated, and where the law is not violated
there are no penalties. In the case now be-
fore the public, therefore. if the apothecary
can prove that his son was his apprentice fol
two years he escapes the law, except in Sc
far rs he mny feel it's pressure in civil suit
for damages. 1t is one of the presumptiona
Of our system Of law that events like the
killing Of child by an apothecarys
blunder provides its own remedy in
the fact that it ruins the npothe-
cary's business. But alas the public for
gets very readily. Moreover, our public is
movable quantity. In few years the whole
neighborhood will change, or in less time
the apothecary will go to another corner and
take, perhaps better start. As liquor deal
ers are licensed by the Excise Board, apoth-
'ecaries should be licensed by the Board Of
Health, and death caused by blunder
should permanently retire the license of the
establishment from which the medicine was
sold.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

The JUNE TERM of the courts promises to
10 very busy one, a large number Of cases
being on the calendar awaiting djudication.
The important suits against the Ring chiefs,
Tweed and Swceny, will attract consider
able attention, both on account Of the noto-
riety Of tho defendants and the large
amounts involved. Tweed is sued for one
million Of dollars and Sweeny for six
millions. The Stewart will cnse will also
prove one of the exciting legal contests Of
the term, as an appeal is certain to be taken
by either side from the decision of the Sur
rogate. In the United States courts crooked
whiskey" and Post Office frauds will furnish
work for the lawyers. who must rejoice at
the rich harvest in prospect during the carly
summer months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

The children have hard time Of it in the
city, especially the children Of the poor.
Compelled to run the gauntlet of large
number Of malades exceedingly fatal it is
often a nero toss up whether such medical
attendance as they get is q greater help or
hindrance to recovery. Death is in many
instances, perhaps, logical and necessary
result Of the prescription, even when faith
fully and accurately prepared. But when
inevitably fatal maladics have taken their
proportion, when those whose diseases arc
not necessarily fatal are likely to escape
from under the hands Of clumsy and
incapable practitioners, there is still q
further danger. For the little troop
that has escaped so many troubles
the laundering apothecary lies in wait. He
is not altogether new evil. Men and boys
carefully putting certain death into little
bottles and labelling them healing remedies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

STREET DISCIPLINE AND STREET SAFETY
We are glad to see that our city authorities
are giving attention to the subject Of carriage
and cab travel in the streets OF our city az
night. There have been many unfortunate
and painful occurrences in the streets from
the carelessness of carriage and cab drivers
who go around at night without any lights
on their vehicles. The result ona dark night
and in great city with narrow and some
times crowded streets may be imagined.
The best way to deal with the drivers
10 to adopt the Paris plan. When vehicle
makes its appearance at night in Paris with
out proper light the police stop it, and,
taking the number, submit the owner to tho
penalty of the law. Yet Paris is city which
may be travelled at night on account of the
vide streets and the admirable system of
lighting, with mnch more safety than New
York. This is one of those small matters in
which are involved the comfort and the
safety Of tho people. and which cannot be
handled with too much promptitude by our
City FstherA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

Another POLICE OUTRAGE is added to the
long list that disgraces the civil force on
which citizens rely for the protection Of
their persons and property. A poor Irish
girl appeals to brutal policeman for pro-
lection against the assault Of two street
thieves; but, instead of arresting the latter,
he permits them to 60 their way and hustles
the girl off to the station, taking care to tear
her clothes and dishcvel her hair in order to
show that she had been guilty Of disorderly
conduct. This poor girl has appealed to the
HERALD for redress. Her story is told in
another column, and we hope that red tape
md unnecessary formalities will not stand
in the way of the immediate removal from
the police force Of brutal ruffian who dis
graces its uniform.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
Pulpit Topics To-Day.

Last Monday the Methodist preachers, in
their weekly meeting, appointed commit
tee to report on some form of action in
which the Methodists of this city can ex-
press their sentiments respecting the sale
of liquor on the Sabbath in this city. they
agreed in part at the same time to preach q
sermon on the subject as early as possible
To-day, therefore, many Of them will speak
out on this topic, though many more will
wait to hear the report Of their CON-
mittee tomorrow Mr. narrower will
ask us what interest we have, if any,
in the enforcement Of the Excise law.
Mr.. Johns will cast out the liquor demon
and make IN appeal to his people in behalf
of the Police Commissioners, who have
already received the congratulations of
many Christian bodies in this city. Mr.
Hastings will also preach on temperance
Brooklyn pastors will take up the Same gen.
eral theme and discussit. While Mr. Rowell
is demonstrating that all things are for the
Christians profit, and Mr.. Thomas is looking
ahead and encouraging his people to fidelity
to Christ, and Mr.. Moment is describing the
morality Of religion, and Mr. Martyr
is portraying the lights and shadows
Of the metropolis, they are not
likely to pass by in silence such a
shadow and such blemish on the fair fame
of our city as this. They, too, will lift their
voices against Sabbath liquor selling. II, as
Mr.. Giles will show, true religion consists in
lite according to the commandments of
God, intempcrance and Sabbath breaking
can have no part in that lie or religion. The
Church that Mr.. Seitz cxalts cannot give forth
her voice of JOY when drunkatds and Sabbath
breakers are harborcd within her fold. Nor
could home or heaven be light and cheerful
wero such characters rs are indicated adj
mittcd there. Mr.. Lightbourn will make
that matter plain. Tho wonderful book
that Mr.. Lloyd will open to-day is
designed to turn men away from such
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

criminal courts of st. Louis and at the ex-
pense of the President and the party. So that
Washburne will have as much of the Presi-
dents sympathy and help as Conkling and as
much Of the reform element as Bristow He
is a candidate who will unite every section
Of the party from Boss Shepherd to Charles
Francis Adams.
For these reasons, therefore, we look upon
Washburne as. next to Mr.. Conkling, the
leading candidate for the Presidential nomi-
nation. As for Mr. Conkling, his chances
are immensely strengthened by the fall Of
Blaine He has the merit of leading the
courage and the discipline of the party.
He is the choice of the commanders Of the
various contingents that form the republi-
can army. He has all the positive strength
that comes from admiration for courage,
character and consistent devotion to the
interests Of the party. II it is said
that he is q Grant man, and that
his nomination means the Endorsement of
Grants administration, it will be answered
that any nomination at Cincinnati will have
the same significance. But on oil questions
of fealty and duty his record is stainless.
This is great point in any canvass. 1t is
that positive strength, which, after NIL. in
country where parties rule, must always
command our respect The republican
party, under. the lead of Mr.. Conkling, shows
that it is not afraid of its principles or Of its
record. 1t shows that it will not surrender
point in its history, that it has no apollo
gies, no reservations, no compromise. This
strength we much prefer to the indirect sup
port Of Bristow from malcontents and 'rc-
formers" and the negative strength of Wash
burne who. if he had remained in the
country during the administration of Grant
would now be rs much of an administration
man rs Conkling or as much Of rebel as
Schurz. More than all, Mr.. Conkling has
the enthusiastic support of New York and
the growing support Of the country. The
strong feature in his canvass is that the
more the party followers see of him the
more they like him. In this State he
has republican support which no leader
has had since the time Of Seward.
Several days remain before the Convention
weather we do not know what reputation
may be struck. It was only yesterday and
we saw the army of Blaine marching with
massed and swelling columns to Cincinnati.
Now his banner is in the dust No man can
say what dny may bring forth But as the
field now looks Conkling leads the column,
with Washburne gaining on him and the
colors of Bristow stealing slowly to the front.
1t may be, after all, that victory is declaring
for the Great Unknown, whose mystery is
still unbroken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

Az IMPORTANT SUIT has been instituted to
vacate q tax lease issued by the city, the re-
suit Of tax sale OF property on which the
taxes had been regularly paid, but which,
owing to I'M error in the registering Of the
ward number, had been credited to adjoin-
ing property. The decision for the plaintiff
in this case settles whether property
owner or agent, when paying his taxes, is
bound to furnish the officials of the tax Office
with information which everybody supposed
they already possessed on their schedules
and maps. The case presents evidence of o
remarkable want Of business regularity and
intelligence in the Revenue Department of
the city government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
Our London and Parl. Cable Letters.


The topic of the day in England and
France is the Eastern question. and in Eng
land particularly, for that Power has sud-
denly sprung into the position of one of the
principal parties. AS England has, in her
own interest, taken the sile of Moslem rule
in Europe, we are not likely to hear
much more of the sufferings of the
Christians of the revolted provinces,
who IRE very good food for pity SO long as
they do not kick holes in the money bags Of
Lombard street, and new virtues will Just as
suddenly be discovered in the polygamous
Turks who, for oil their bigotry, financial
thickness and logged unprogressiveness,
stand just now as check upon Russian
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. There is nothing brings
out your virtues with true Englishman
compared to being on his pocket side. But
it is as an Asiatic Power that England
sends her powerful feet to the Bosphorus
and keeps her little handful Of troops in
readiness to march. She has to excuse her.
self rs European Power, and between her
acts and her reasons for them there is IN
inconsequence, which, by keeping the fact
Of her Indian Empire before one, will dsap-
pear. Her disingenuousness lisa geographic
exigency. Leaving everything but her
acts, open and covert, aside, she has
the best of the game so far, and the
English press may we'll wonder at the sud-
denness of the change and ask in startled
way what the English Ministry have in re-
serve to back up the position taken. They
want light, and few days will single the
truth from the multitude Of rumors aAoat.
1t is reported that Russia, Germany
and Austria will take no steps on the Berlin
note until opportunity is afforded to see
what course the government Of the new
Sultan will take on the subjects therein re-
ferrcd to- 1t is further reported that these
three Powers have agreed to abandon their
note entirely, and still further reported that
England Italy and Austria are secretly
allied for mutual support in any course
they may collectively deem it proper to
take with reference to Turkey These re-
ports are inconsistent, but as their in
consistency is principally due to the fact
that they present Austria as practising lit
tie trenchery or double dealing, and as
Austria has been exposed in that position
before, their inconsistency does not prove
that they arc false. All that seems certain is
that England would not act without some
support.
France finds herself happily unembar-
raised by the gravity Of the situation. It is
thought in Paris that war has been delayed
a twelvemonth, and 80 the gay city turns
with her wonted JOY to the pleasures of art,
literature and the drama, as if the world
was typihcd by the youth piping
under the shade Of the beechon tree
To read the list of new plays promised is
inst as refreshing to ordinary mortals rs the
news of the rally in Turks and the flatness
in Russians was to the London stock brokers'
who had been in the depth of despair till
Disraeli lshed them out after his great trans
formation scene ut Constantinople.
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Tho Selection OF tho American Rino
Team.

As the object Of the competitions for places
on the American Rifle Team is to secure the
very best shots in the country it is but just
that the utmost liberality, combined with
good sense, should rule. Hence we heartily
agree with the decision Of the joint commit
tee on Friday to widen the conditions, so as
to give certain good shots another chance for
O place, who would under the conditions
first declared be ruled out In face of tho
formidable competitors who are to come here
from Ireland, Scotland and Canada, it would
be folly to stand on any strict con-
struction which might not insure tho very
highest skill available. The decision of tho
committee allows eight of the marksmen in
the contests Of last Wednesday and Thursday
in addition to the sixteen highest on the
list to compete next Tuesday, and as Colonel
Bodine was prevented by bodily injury from
entering last week we have no doubt that
way will also be cheerfully made for "Old
Reliable" the hero of two American victories,
to attest his right to place. To this end
wo call the attention Of the committee to his
case.
The result Of the first competitions has
been in many respects surprise. That
General Dakin heads the list on both days
with fine scores on each shows that he is still
worthy of the place he took at Dollymount.
1t is, however, striking that of the old teams
and reserves only Dakin, Yale, Ballard,
Bruce and Fulton appear among the sixteen,
while eleven places are taken by new men.
The most remarkable of these is Mr..
Rathbone, o gentleman well past fifty
years, who began to shoot last summer and
who stands second on the list. He is likely
to be tough customer to dislodge. Mr..
Hyde, fourth on the list, is also one Of the
long range men who began last year. An
derson and Washburne are reliable shots,
not always of the highest grade, but if they
win place on the team will keep up to their
work. Mr.. Jewell is at times brilliant
shot, but has his unaccountable fallings of.
Mr.. Overbaugh, although new to long range,
has been shooting oil his life and will I'M
doubleday be heard from hereafter. Mr..
Gray is Boston ri1eman, modest about his
merits, but Of good promise Colonel
Shaffer, Of Chicago, who was last but one OF
the sixteen, as he becomes accustomed tc
the Creedmoor atmospheric conditions will
undoubtedly do better, and is coming
man. The gradual appearance of strong
shots from parts Of the country outside New
York is especially gratifying. The extension
of the list to twenty-four will bring in such
men as Farwell, Weber and Garfield, who
are certainly unlikely to fall SO low this
week as last. 1t looks altogether as if We
should have a strong team.