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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-26
An Impending Battle.

The news from Erzeroom would seem
to indicate that the long looked for
battle of this much mooted struggle be-
tween the Turks and Russians was
about to ensue. We are informed that
constant skirmishes have occurred and
are occurring between the outlying
posts of both armies, and a tremendous
engagement vas hourly expected to
ensue between the main bodies of both
armies. OF course, it would be presum-
tious in us to make the statement that
no matter which ever way the tide of
battle went, it would be the means of
terminating the wal but in the event of
of a pitched battle of this character re-
sulting in the defeat Of the Russians, it
would undoubtedly be the indirect
cause of their withdrawing from the
vicinity of Kars, where they seem to be
at present very strongly ~intrenched,
siuce falling back on their first line of
defense on the Turco-Circassian border.
On the other hand should the Turks be
worsted in this meeting, it would not
necessarily cause the investment of
Kars, much less its evacuation, though
the former might in all probability be
the immediate result of such a victory.
1t would be the stepping stone, so to
speak, Of further and more decided
victorious movements of the Russian
army and it would be n very curious
thing should it occur, and there is no
reason that we can see at present that
this might not happen, if the Russians
after all should succeed in reaching
Constantinople by the way of Kars and
Ezeroom instead of by way of Kalafat
and Adrianople as they anticipated do
ing at the beginning of this war.
After the capture Of these two i'm
portant fortresses of Turkish Armenia,
however, there is yet to overcome a ire
mendous stretch of country, well forti-
fed and protected by fortresses almost
as powerful rs those already mnntioned.
Kharput, Arabkir, Sivas, Tokat, Yuzgat
and Iskelbi, are a few of the many mill
tary strongholds on the roads to Con-
stantinople, which the Russian forces
would have to invest and perhaps be-
seige for months berore' capturing.
Then again they would have to contend
with the fanatical element of the
tly through which they passed. They
would be in constant dread of being
poisoned with the water or the captured
food, as they proceeded on the march.
Their TANKS would he necessarily har-
raised by Turkish guerilla bands who
would fight desperately and embrace
the OPPORTUNITY of meeting death for
Allah and paradise, upon every occa-
sion. The Russian advance would be
an entirely different affair from that of
eSheridans march to the Sea" hut still
it is not improbable.
The Turks, on the other hand, would
not be likely to enter the Caucasus,
but would invest the frontier towns of
Ozurgeti, Tichyr, Dagh Kars Dagh and
Bayadiz, which guard the passes of these
naturally fortified fortresses, and prevent
the further operation of the Russian
troops in that section. However we
shall shortly see what the results of this
impending battle, which is hourly ex-
pected, will produce, and calmly await
the issue.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-26

upon the government Officers connected
with the Navy Department, as a super
ior vessel in every respect, well aware
of the fact that the Yantic was q fraud,
perfectly Indifferent as to what became
of her as soon as she was off their
hands, and as careless alike, as to the
probable chance of her sinking at sea,
owing to her unseaworthy condition,
with all hands on board.
Russia Bas just made an example of
some of her thieving, ~rascally contract
ors, by hanging them without the bene-
fit of a trial. We are very sorry to think
that the chances of any of our swindling
contractors being hung for like offenses
are jus at present very slim, although
they undoubtedly deserve it, for these
fellows are not only playing at ducks
and brakes with the money Of the peo-
pie but with the lives of the people as
well.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-26

EAdoertisers toiu make note Of the fact
that THE LEADER has a larger circuld-
ton than any paper published in Wyo-
ming. 81
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

The RECORD TO BE REMEMBERED
Reference has been made lately to
the fact that there have been other
minority Presidents" bcsiCes Mr..
Hayes, meaning thereby Presidents
not elected by majority of the pop
ular votes There were FIVE such ex-
ampIcs-J Q. Adams in 1925,
Polk in 1915. Taylor in 1S49.. Buc-
hanan in 1887, Lincoln in 1861 =
But in every one Of these cases, with
the exception of Mr.. Adams, the
successful candidate received more
votes than any other candidate. and
was only minority President by rea-
son Of a division of the votes against
him between two or more opposing
candidates. But in 1875, Mr.. TiIden
was the candidate who received not
only the creates; lumber of the votes
but majority of all the votes cast :
yet Mr.. Hayes, a candidate who re,
ceived less number of votes, and
WHO, though he had received all the
votes not given for Mr.. Tildcn, would
still have had only minority is ode
clured'' the President.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

Manufacturing and business men
all pronounce it economy to use the
best tools that can be had and en-
ploy the most skilled labor. Farms
ers will find the RUE to apply as we'll
to themselves A pair of fast walk
lug horses, with good harness and a
good pillow will break up two acres of
ground in a day; while slow mules
with poor harness and mean p,ow
will pillow an rCrc. This will show n
difference of at least four dollars per
day, in favor of the good team aud
pillow. A similar result will be shown
in every operation on the farm
Those who pIod along in the o.j-time
way cannot expect to keep pace
with this generation Of steam and
electricity. Those who stick to the
tools their fathers used, can no more
expect to compare with those who
pillow their laud with gang plows,
plant with planters and reap with
machinery, than can stage coaches
compete with railroa DIS and steam
boats. Machines want no wages, re
quire NJ food and wear no clothes.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
A SaVin q WIG.

Mr. Rose, a merchant now residing
in Philadelphia, who formerly lived
in rather an eXtraVagant style, was in
the habit, every Monday morning, of
giving his wife a certain amount of
money for table and other household
expenses of the week.
He never mentioned his business to
his wife, and she, deeming him suiii-
GENTLY capable of attending to his own
affairs, never inquired into them. -
A bout fifteen years after their mar
riage, through some slight misman-
agement and the rascality of his con-
fidential clerk Mr.. Rose suddenly
broke, and his fall was mentioned
sympathiZingly on Change, and
like all such matters there sympathy
ended. The merchant kept the affair
secret, and the first intimatiOn his la
dy had of it was by paragraph in a
paper. Shortly after dinner was over
on the day of the discovery of the
startling facts, Mrs. Rose desired her
husband to remain in the pRrlor for a
few moments, as she had something
to say to him. She then left the room
and hurried up stars aud shortly after
wards returned with a splendidly
bound Bible in her hand Handing
IL to her husband, she said, George
the day following our marriage you
gave me this precious book as token
of your love, and as a rich fountain to
look to in the day of trouble. It's pa
ges have been precious to me, and, as
your brow looks sad to-day, now re-
turn 1t to you, that you may CLEAN
from it some consolation in the hour
of gloom"
She then left the room.
The merchant opened the book care
fully, and a bank bill fell out of it
He picked 1t up and glanced at its face
lit was $40 bill. He opened II at
the first page and continued To find an
Y between every two leaves till he ar
rived at the commencement Of the
Book of Revelation, He was saved
could again commence business, and
that, too, with a capital of 5000.
He rang the bell. A servant appear
cd.
Request your mistress to come to
me Immediately
The lady obeyed, entering The room
with something between "A tear aud a
smile.
"Kate Kate where did you pro-
cure all this money q"
"'Tis the weekly saving OF our
household expenses for the last fifteen
years." was the modest reply. "Ev.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
OR MINISTER'S SERMON.

The minister said last night, says he,
"Dont he afraid n givin"
II your life amt worth ro,lin' to other foIk,
WIN what's tho use Of Iivcn',"
And that's what say to my wife. ssvsI.
There's Brown, tho miserable sinner,
He'd sooner boggar woult starve than give
cent towards bugin' dinner
tollyou our minister's prime, he IL,
But couldn't Iuite determine,
When heard him givin' # right aud LEFT,
Just who was bit by his sermon
or course, there couldn't be any mistake
When he talked Of long -,rinded prayin',
For Peters and Johnson they s't and scowled
At every word he was sayn'.
And tho minister went on to say,
"Thrre's various kinds NJ chaatln',
And religions as good FOR every day
As it IA to bring to mcetin'.
don't think much Of that man that gives
The loud Amens NJ my rreachin',
AMI spsnls his time the fnllowin week
In cheattn and overoachir'."
guess that dose WAS bittor enough
For man like Jones to swaller
But noticed he didn't open his mouth,
lot once. after that to hoIler;
Hurrah, says l, for the minister
or course I said It quiet
Give rs some more OF this open talk
It's worry refreshin' diet.
The minister bit 'cm every time
And whom he smoke Of fashion,
And rgainis out in bows and things,
n.woman's ruling passion,
And coming to church to see the style,
couldn'thelp a-winkin
And a.rudgin' my wife, says 7, CHATS YOU"
And guess It sot her thinkin'.
Says TO myself that sermons pat,
But man is queer creation,
And I'm much afraid that most Of the folks
Won't take the application,
Now, II he had said word about
NV personal mode Of inIn',
I'd have como to work to right myself
And not set there a-grinnin'.
Just then the minister, SAYS he,
"And now I've come to The follsrs
Who've lost this shower nv usin' thoir friends
As sort of moral umbrellas.
Go homo, says he, "and find your faults,
Instead Of huntln' your brothers.,
Go home" says he, "aId wear the coats
You tried 10 1T for others"
My wifo she nudged, and Brown he winkod.
Annd there vas lots y sInilin'
And lots o. lookin' at our pew
II sot my blood a bilin'.
Says !, 10 myself, our minister
Is gettiu \ little bitter
III tell him. when neetns out that
Amt at all that kind OF q sritter.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
Money One Hundred Year. Apo,

Oue hundred years go. students at
Harvard College paid their tuition
with live stock and provis ons, The
currency Of the Pilgrims was the first
issue OF paper money in this country.
During the war of Queen Anne a On.
per currency was established, known
as Queen Annt-s war currency, which
soon became worthless. IN 1775.
Virginia issued a paper currency
previous to which the clergy we're
p id in tobacco. In l7l5, John
Coleman, established bank in
Massachusetts,, with land for capital,
and began the Issue of loans. Other
colonies followed. and the amount
of loans by the colonies finally reach
ed to millions, which the mother
country paid off at reduced rates to
save the credit Of the colonies. In
l775, Congress issued paper money
to the amount of $500, 900, to be reS
deemed in coin in three years. The
colonies or States also issued paper
money, and soon the whole volume
of State and National currency
amounted to S12,0OO,O0O. This
money was taken without much guess
ton at first, and those who refused
it were stigmatized as unpatriotic :.
but in tho following year it began to
decline, and in 1850 i! was worth
almost nothing. A barber-shop in
Philadelphia was plastered all over
with Continental money, and dogs
were tarred, stuck over with the same
shinplasters and let out to run the
streets for the public amusement. =
To Robert Morris is due the salvation
of the Revolutionary army. He lent
his private fortune and credit to the
government, and when his money was
gone and his credit had been literally
used, Washington said he must raise
more money to carry out war meas
ure, the perfection of which only
waited for the money, Morris, there.
fore, issued his own notes for 81 400.
600. Washington gained the battle
Of Yorktown, and CORVALLIS surren~
dered. Every one of these Morris
notes were subsequently redee med. -
In 1882 the Bank of North America
was established at Philadelphia, with
capital of 100000. This was the
first bank of the National Govern
ment. The date of the first silver
coinage was 1874, and of the first
gold COMA &c 1894.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

cry week ! put ten out of twenty dol.
lars which you gave into oar Bible
bank, that when the day Of trouble
came upon us we should have some
thing to save us from the wolf.u
But why put i in the Bible, Katp?'
"Because it is a good bank, and one
which will not suddenly break =" re-
piled the lady.
You are an angel !" exclaimed the
delighted husband, claspiug her to his
heart.
And so she is. Does any oIe doubt?
There are thousands of such angels
despite the railing Of our miserable
woman slandering bachelors.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

Ex-S CRETARY FISH called last
week on Hon. A. II. Stephens,
who at once gave his views as to
tbs new administration. He thinks
democrats at the South can accept
office from Hayes without any CONS
promise of principle. If Hayes
will content himself with seeing
that the Southern States have gov-
crnmens that are republican in
form, and that they keep the peace
and obey the laws, the carpetsbag
governments will disappear. Mr..
Fish, at this point of the conversa~
ton withdrew, fearing, as he said,
that Mr. Stevens was more willing
than a,le to talk politics. Mr..
Stephens takes very advanced
grounds, and, as he does not cx~
pect to recover, it matters very lit
tie to han how these views may be
received in Georgia.
If Mr.. Keys case be made a
test one, it will be seen that all tie
DemocI attic Senators, save Messrs.
Thurman and Herman, voted to
confirm him. If the President
holds firmly to 'his policy" the
Democracy of the South may be
brought at once face to face with
the question whether they mean to
hold him responsible for his own
views or for those Of the party that
elected him. We do not see how
he can he able TO kick the ladder
from under him, nor do we see
how any democrat can solicit Office
at his hands. If, however, he
should axe the army off the South
and SET to it that good officers are
oppoin ed, and that intelligence
shall rule in the South, such action
will deserve the approval of all
parties
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
Hon. John II. Christy,

Hon. John II. Christy, editor and
prOpre %" OF the Southern Watch
man, uird at his residence in Athens,
VA, W weeks since, His death re-
suited rom an accident sustained on
the ,rlhwestern railroad, ar
Athens February 18th. Col. Christy
was ho and raised in this county,
ana WI be remembered by many Of
our pee he, having learned the print
ing hu' ness in this place, in the days
OF EmLtrson. Howard aud others
lie hao long been identified with the
press his adopted State, (Georgia),
bearing the title of the "Nestor of
Ne0rgi. Journalism. lie was elect
Gu TO tie L. =. Congress after the war
out, t, e Their with other Southern
Ihemoe s was prevented from taking
us sea May he rest in peace.
JoAeS5orO Journal.
We AN testify to the kindliness
OF heat and the many good quali-
ties OF this most estimablo and
learned editor and printer. Under
his instruction we were initiated
INTO tn mysteries Of the "art pres
Seryalive' at Athens, Ga, in ante-
oeIIun days, when the WATcHMAN
Was one Of the powers in the land.
IL me, commanding personal APP
Pearance, as well as mental quali-
ncatons, he had few equals.
FOREMAN News.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
TUES ]kE MARCH 20, 1877.
EVENT and COMMENT

THE Bell Punch Bill was reported
.,oin fror committee last "Wednesday.
II makes tho tax on wholesale dealers
SioJ. on r-tnil dealers in towns over
SooD 500 in towns under 2ODO $50, on
Barrooms 500. On each drink the reg
Gor mus record an additional tax of
$Vo and half cents, and for Malt
If1iors hal "a cent. On all sales over
one gallon he retail merchant must
nav sixteen cents per gallon.
THE Canal Case Bill has been favor
sbIv reported to the Senate. The
dpit will be desperate but we think
he Cana will win
THE bin for the protection Of fish
I'm nil the waters 81 the common weall h
bas been rpcommitteed. The House
seems de .rmiued to make it apply to
every stream in the State.
THE Ia g. and Splendid hail at the
Greenbri0r White sulphur, was burn
ed last I esday night. 1t had been
complete only few months and was
hr the f lest one in the mountains.
The Negroes in Charlottesville torch
lighted last Tuesday night and, be-
cause the Mayor aud police wished to
restrain lneir tumuIt beat them badly
with clubs. The usual object and era
ven comment is made in the papers
that the affair has 40 political signifi-
cence ], has gotten to be II fact that
We cannot have any sort of individual
or pOpulit Jumult in the South with
out such M apology. We assert that
the beati 3 of these town officers by
the Negr rs was political.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
POSTMASTER GENERAL KEY.
What He is in the Cabinet for,
and What He VIII do There.

NEW YORK, March PA Wash
ington special to the Times says:
1t is understood that Postmaster
General Key has iptmated to Mr..
Tyner that he would like to have BIN
remain a. First Assistant Postmaster
Genera! and to take charge Of the APP
pOintments, particularly those for the
Northern States.
Mr.. 1'yner declines to remain in the
Department as a subordinate, but will
assist the new POstmaster-G General
whenever his advice and experience
will serve in carrying out his plans.
Mr.. Key will ask the President to
name for First Assistant Postmaster
General a representative Republican,
in order that the Republicans of the
country may feel assured that he in
tends TO act in perfect accord with that
party and to assist the President In
administering the Government in the
interest of all the people.
Mr.. Key says he was invited to n
seat in the Cabinet to represent the
South, and his purpose is to give per-
sonal attention to that section.
TO SWING THE SOUTHERN CIRCLE.
The New York Hcrald's Washing
ton correspondent writes that paper
under date of March 10th
Postmaster General Key says that it
IL his intention in the administration
of his Office to do exactly what Presi.
dent Hayes will require him to do in
the matter of appointments, and that
he will so manage the affairs OF his
department as that every act shall be
guided by respect for broad National
policy in accordance with the policy
of the President.
He also intends making a tour
through the South, and will make
these statements to the Southern peo-
pie, with view of creating an era of
good feeling, and thus endeavor to re-
establish a better understanding and
more friendly relations between the
two sections. He speaks quite enthu'
siastically and hopefully upon these
points, and intends TO use every effort
in his power to bring about these desir-
&c results.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

1t is a cad, sad spectacle to see n
man, who has fled to this country to
escape the Calling chain of tyranny,
standing in the middle Of an unfur-
nished room with a scrubbing brush
in one hand and a pail of hot waite r
in the other, while stalwart woman
PAGES around him giving her orders. -
Brooklyn Argus.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

ut is vulgar error" said an Irish
correspondent, ito suppose that there
is no Irish characters in Shakespeare
Does rot Hamlet eXcaim, Now
might | dol it, Pat, now he Is praying?'
to say nothing of O'Thello, Cory
O'Lanus and the Lady O'Phelia."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

It was Pope who used to swear God
mend M" and, swearing his favorite
oath in the presence Of little hoy,
the boy looked at the diminished ard
misshapen form of the great poet and
said God mend you, indeed |
think it would be great deal easier
to make a new one,u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

Dur our % 1876 Colorado's bullion yield
ss 60 ~ 800, and during last year,
81 IN hrst time i'm the history Of
e 1JI,4tH to, her silver industries exceed
eu thai OF gold.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

They had a head Of cabbage for din
ner. Contemplating the steaming
vegetable on the table, little three
year old observed MA, in that head
Of cabbage Pr yes, my dear. IT,
where's its mouth, then ?"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

My name is yet Bhin, and the truth is plain
That dan ne d booster, Hayes, has aoored me
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

A NEW DEPARTURE.--Vhe Will
mingtsn IN. ca star understands
that there is movement on foot
among the better class of colored peo-
pie, which is expected to beaome gen
eral throughout the State, having for
its object an alliance with what they
term the liberal element Of the Dem
Ocratic or Conservative party in all
State. county, and municipal elections
herea ter to occur. There have been
several meetings ia Wilmington re-
Gently in the interest OF this move
ment, and it is proposed to hold a gem
eral conN ention Of the colored people
Of North Carolina at an early day,
when the matter VIII take more def
mite shape The movement is confin-
ed entirely to the colored population,
and without regard to the y ishes, APP
proval or disapprov0l Of the white ele-
ment of the Republican party. In
national elections, they say, circum-
stances will govern their action.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-03-20

President George Washington once
sent to his cousin, Mrs, Washington,
of Fairfield, letter introducing a
physician famed for the cure OF can
Ger and this letter has just been sent
H. Cincinnati to he sold by the de-
scendauts of the lady, who are living
In Kentucky in straitened circumstah-
CpS.