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The New York herald., 1877-10-26
War on the Border.

Our despatch from San Antonio reports
fact scandalous and disgraceful to the Ameri-
can people and their government. This is
that the border robbers from Mexico are
raiding the neighborhood of Castroville, in
the State Of Texas-a point full hundred
miles east Of the Rio Grande River and
only about thirty miles from San Antonio.
If we were submissive, timid race, accus-
toned to quietly assent tooppression and
plunder; if we had no government, or if
arms were possession monopolized by
Mexicans and Indians, this fact would be
explicable. But for people like ours, and
with a government that pretends to protect
it's soil, at least from foreign enemies, tho
fact stated is scarcely to be UNDER
stood 1t is simply amazing that our
government pursues its even course In
the interchange Of diplomatic twaddle with
tho so-called government that pretends to
exercise authority on the other side of the
Rio Grande and patiently permits armed
marauders to ravagc o hundred miles of it's
frontier. Our border toward the Mexican
boundary is precisely in the condition as to
international law OF onr border on the In
dian countries. There is no nation on tho
other side no sovereignty exists there is
no law and no authority that con control
the savage elements or become responsible
for their good conduct. All that ever did
exist there was rather the simulacrum than
the reality OF nation but even such forms
and appearances OF power as once main
tanned kind of half control have been
swept away by tho revolutions and wars
and the lapse of sovereignty consequent
upon these. That is tho condition, and If
our government does not recognize this fact
and act upon it the people of Texas will be
fully justified in utilizing tho preparations
they have already made to defend them
selves
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Another Tribute to stanley.

In our dispatches to-day will be found
letter from the President of the Italian
Geographical Society communicating the
fact that the King OF Italy has determined
to bestow gold medal on the intrepid ex-
plorer Of Central Africa and discoverer of
the Congo River. This medal, as we are in
formed by the despatch, will be forwarded
to the Italian Ambassador at London, to be
given to Stanley upon his arrival there. 1t
will be splendid addition to the many
evidences he will receive Of tho interest with
which the world has watched his sturdy
struggle and Of its appreciation of the
results achieved. It is one Of the pleasant
est facts in the history OF the modern sover-
eign that, cramped and qualified as he is by
constitutions and the exigencies OF budgets
and by Ministerial views Of propriety,
there is still lett to him substantial relic
Of that ancient part OF royalty in which he
was the fountain Of honor and the organ of
nations generous inspirations. Kings did
not always exercise a wise discrimination in
their gifts, and were, like other men, more
inclined at times to reward personal fealty
tuuu puDiIC btTNiCe. NLOuuTCuS luuul9c
that weakness very little in these days. and
with their function directed in channels in
which it encourages science, discovery, ora
and the other great agencies in the ameliora-
tion OF human conditions, in which the
honors it bestows become new incentives to
heroic efforts, it proves an instrument Of
great importance to progress and civiliza-
ton. 1t is an indication Of tho change that
has in these late years come over the native
land Of Columbus that it thus publicly and
handsomely honors the kind of great en-
deavors and successes that formerly made
famous so many other sons. Our dispatches
also chronicle the enthusiasm over Stanley's
success shown at tho meeting in Vienna, on
the oath, of the Austrian Imperial Geograph-
ical Society.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

terest beneficial to the country requires that
the present leaders of the republican party
shall suffer total and overwhelming de-
feat Not until this happens not until the
rank and file of the party see that these
false guides only lead it into the morass of
defeat, can the President become sufficiently
strong to draw forward into the posts of
leadership an abler, better, more patriotic,
less selfish set of men and not until he
does that can he hope for comfort for him.
self, success for his policy or re-establish-
ment of his party in the public confidence
The republican party. under its present
leadership, is danger to the country.
These men show no policy except that of re-
viving sectional dissensions and hatreds and
resisting every reform demanded by the
people. They have control of the party
machinery. and, like the old Tweed Ring in
New York, they use the voters of their party
to accomplish their personal ends. Until
they are overthrown and better men assume
their places and power in the party
every vote cast for republican tick
ct only strengthens their hands, every
republican success only perpetuates their
power, cripples the President and ex-
poses the country to new perils to
its peace and prosperity. The HERALD
is not a partisan journal It aims
to support and defend the true and
real interests Of the country against the
schemes of partisans of either side. It
would be false to its duty as an indepen-
dent guardian Of these interests If IL failed
to notice and to expose the danger to which
the success Of the present republican lead
ers would expose the country, or if it
omitted to warn the great mass of honest
republican voters who adhere to the Presi-
dents policy that they will make danger
GUS blunder if they vote the republican
ticket at the coming elections. Let them
remain at home and show by their silence
that they do not approve of the course Of
the present leaders of their party That is
the most effective way in which they can
support the President
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

The WEATIER.-'rhc area of highest pressure
which on Wednesday oyerlay the Middle and
South Atlantic States is now slowly moving oil
the coast of the latter section into the Atlantic.
corresponding advance Of high pressure is
taking place in the North over the lower lake
region and Upper Canada. The lowest pressure
Is now moving eastward from Dakota toward
the upper lake district. with indications OF the
development OF storm centre This distribution
OF pressure over the northcrly districts causes
southerly winds to prevail in the West, through
the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and in the west
crn portion of the Middle States, with north
erly winds in New England and Upper Canada.
In the Gulf the pressure has fallen aud castcrly
winds prevail, with general cloudncss. The
low barometer in the Wcsern Gulf is moving
slowly eastward, attended by rains and fol-
lowed by rising pressure. Rains have fallen
throughout the Northwest and Southwest. The
weather in New York and it's vicinity to-day will
ha cool aud cloudy. probably with Anht rlins.'
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

This seems TO q good year for kissing.
There autumn steamers on Lake George
Hon. A. $. Hewitt arrived in the last steamer.
Said she, "John, put up tho stove or shut up"
Carl Schurz was born Into professional goodness
Zach Chandler says you can't mako jueps without
straw.
Ex-Governor Samuel J. Tidcn arrived from Europe
yesterday.
hon. John Bigclow among yesterdays Euro.
pean arrvais
Professor Theodore D. woolsey, Of New Haven, Is at
the Everett House
All Sin says, sMelcan man likee funny China
man all Sammy Cox"
Senior Don J. NJ. Mata arrived At tho Everett HOUSE
yesterday from Washington
Tho cheating butcher will havo his punishment
mcted TO him In another world.
Tho editor OF tho Yonkers Gazette Is married and
thinks that the stove business Is brushing up.
Horace Grcelcy's younger daughter is said to b
growing more and beautiful every year.
We bclievo It Simon Cameron who thought thas
In heaven they neither spell gwen TO spelling
A few ycars ago tho Dutch Mcrcolis people Of this
country began to spoil their names Marccllus. Now
tho Dcmarests have como out as Dumarcsq
An Iowa boy wanted to hoar how birdshot sounded
as II lsw OF the muzze oil gun The gun swcrvcd
planting the shot in his oar--about hundred to
the hill
Professor Tyndal thinks that the man Of action
quircs much oxygen In his atmosphere, while tho
OF science, who leads duer life, requires less
vitalzing air.
Among Liszts pupils there Is jealousy and intrigue.
When ono cannot exactly express IA meaning he se-
lccts another 10 do It, Ho kisses OF the girls
when they leave.
The new Utica paper, tho Republican, which favora
Mr.. Conkng as against Ellis H. Roberts and the ad-
ministraton is bright ana promising. Its proprietor
Is Dennis T. Kelly
Springfield Republcan:-'Tho railroad business Ia
generally good throughout Now England, the tonnage
OF business confirming other testimony to,ns eject
that tho volume Of trado stoA4 y tpc<easinGs
although the profit Of 10 10 small
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Our Ex-President In Paris.

special cable despatch to the HERALD
this morning from Paris announces that
General Grant has fairly commenced to
enjoy the elegant hospitality OF the gay
capital, and that at oil points he is being
welcomed in the heartiest manner. The
courteous reception accorded to the dis
tinguished American visitors by President
MacMahon at the Elysee is not so much a
formality as it is an expression Of the kindly
feelings that exist between the French
nation and our own. Although not
clothed with representative powers General
Grant visits France as representative
American, to whom national honors may
be appropriately offered. These he will
accept for his country above oil, if we
do not mistake his character. In any event
all citizens Of the United States will regard
General Grants friendly reception by the
French people as an evidence that the CEN
tury-old ties that bind the two nations
together are not weakened by time or any
alterations OF the political conditions that
have arisen or are likely to arise in either
country. Another pleasing feature of Cen
eral Grants visit to PARIS is tho unanimity
of the Americans resident there in assisting
to make his stay pleasant one. Political
differences and petty party prejudices dis
appear before genuine desire to honor the
ex-President of the United States, and the
American colony in Paris vies with the hos
pitable Parisians in welcoming General
Grant and his family
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Governor Tilden went out of Office without

Governor Tilden went out of Office without
anything being done. The first Legisia-
ture under Governor Robinson adopted the
amendment by republican votes. Should
it be readopted by the next Legislature ana
then defeated by the people in 1878 the only
effect of the commission and its work viii
have been to postpone municipal reform for
four years after it had become crying
necessity. If this scheme is destined to
fail, as we believe it to be, it will be unfor-
tunate to have to go back and take up the
question anew at the same point from
which we started when Governor Tilden was
elected in 1874.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Another OF Gourko's Achievements.

Another OF GourkO's Achievement nts.
When this dashing commander was or
dered back to st. Petersburg to take COM
mand Of tho Imperial Guard We expressed
the opinion that his services would provo
far more valuable to tho Russians in Bull
garia. He arrived, however. with his large
reiniorcements at Gorny Studen. and the
Gar had the good fortune to give
him nm independent command suited
to his peculiar military genius and
daring. This confidence in his ability is
repaid by another dashing feat, which may
be recorded side by side with that of cross
ing the Balkans. After dash for tho Sofia
road he has captured strong Turkish posi-
tion, with three thousand infantry, regi-
ment of cavalry, several guns and guam
tity of military material. Tho Turkish
commander and his chief of staff aro among
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

THE Distribution of the charity funds in
Kings county il simply scandalous and calls for
the sevcrcst condemnation. OF the seven hun
drcd thousand dollars expended in this way
during the past five years two hundred thousand
have gone into the pockets of the distributors,
and ia one district for every dollar appropriated
FOR the poor cighty-scycn cents have been paid
To favored officials,
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

WALL STREET YEsTERDAy.-The stock mar
ket showed fair activity and great strength, par
ticularly III the Western roads. Gold was
steady at 1929. Government bonds were
lower, while States were active and railroads
irregular Money on call lent ut per
cent, closing at ) per cent.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

JACKSON, q leading business man OF Whining
ton, Del, has been arrested on the rcquisition
Of the Governor of Georgia, charged with some
crime, the nature Of which is not disclosed. lie
holds high social and commercial position.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

The RAPID TRANSIT plans of the Third Avenue
Railroad Company must be something original.
We are assured that they do not contemplate
an elevated road. and WILL of course, combine
the elements of safety and speed. The company
will probably ask for gift of the avenue.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-Io
insure Me proper classification Of advertisements
IL is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight O'Clock cre,y crcni,sg
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

Two VICTORIES were scored by American
racers in England yesterday. Start first
in the mile race at Newmarket and the Duling-
ham Handicap was won by Bay Final 1t is
little singular that the same race was also won
by Bay Final last year.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

THE POLICE DESERVE CREDIT for the skill
shown by them in breaking up the hightoncd
thieves who made their headquarters in the
very respectable quarter Of East Twenty ninth
street. Their transactions prove that they are
some of the most expert and dangerous mem
bcrs Of the fraternity in the country.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

THE SITUATION in the cigarnalzcrs strike ia
unchanged. No signs of surrender given by
the manufacturers, and the strikers appear to
be rcsolute in their determination not to return
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

From oar reports tass morning the probabilities
are that the iccather il Ne,o York aud its riciniiu
to-day riA be cool aud cloudy probably uiM light
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

OSE YEAR IN THE PENrTENTfARY was en-
tircly too light punishment for tho brutal
keeper who SO savagely attacked an untor-
tunatc lnnatic in the Wards Island Asy lum
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

IN TIE QUICKSILVER SUITS the Court has de-
cided in favor OF the preferred stockholders.
The grounds of the decision are important to
corporations and stockholders generally.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

IL THE ADvIcEs from Harrisburg are true the
Hon. Simon Cameron is not afraid of sea voy-
age with the English mission at the end Of it.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

The CUBAN PATRIOTS are not dismayed al
the capture Of their President, and scorn til,
idea Of peace without independence.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

TIE RED CLOUD Agency Indians have begun
their march to the Missouri River and solved
that little part of the Indian programme.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

New JERSEYS PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD con-
demns female preachers and is opposed to
allowing them to say word i'll even the minor
church meetings.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

TIE LATEST ADvIcEs from Senator Morton
leave only faint hopes of his recovery.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

QUEBEC is rejoicing in an old fashioned snow
storm.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

The BALTIMORE RACES were largely attended
yesterday, but were not very successful i'll other
respects
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

The RUN on the Union Dime Savings Banl;
may be said to have ended.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

UNION SQUARE rHEArRE-srRucK ou-
EAGLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND MECHANICS.
wALLACK's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
BROADWAY IHEATRE- MARJoLAlSE.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-UscLK ToM's CABIN
BOwERY THEATRE-LIFE MouSTnHS
GERMANIA THEATRE-DAs IDoL
CHICKERING HALL-SisGis sKxwI-
NIBLO'S SGARDEN-JiBRENAisosAY.
FIFTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OPERA
THEATRE fRANCAIS-LA PoUpRE YKUx.
PARK THEATRE-CgusnKD TRAcKDIAa
THEATRE C0MIQUE-THE RISING STAR
TONY PASFORS-vARIKTY
NEW YORK AQUARIUM M-Tns ocroPuS
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELS.
GILNOkE's GARDEN-LospoN ClRcus AND MExAcERIE
EGYPTIAN HALL-VARIErY
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE. VARIETY.
BRYANfs OPERA HoUsE-MIssraELsY.
TIvoLr THEATRE-vARIErY.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Il RIPPLE SHEET

NEW YORK. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 26. 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-22
CoShen.-No. 28O.

DEATHs.-From the time of the death of MT. Orlo Bartholomew, (Oct. 9 there were no deaths here for five months: but now, although there is no general sickness, three .of our aged men have passed away. Mir. Alleyns death was mentioned last week. MT. Stewart, leav- ing Ireland more than 30 years ago. came directly to Goshen, and bought a small place, where he has lived until last week, respecsed and beloved by all who knew him. He was a sincere christian, and united with the Cong. Church here, by let- ter. immediately after he came. A large company of children. grandchildren and great grandchildren, followed him to tho grave. MT. Robinson, coming from New London Co.,, has spent nearly his whole life here,
 SLEIaHINa Early last week we had a fall of wet snow, 10 inches in depth, and in the latter part of the week 4 inches moro, making most beautiful sleighing.
 WoLooTTvuLE STAaE-Next July. MT. George Herald will finish his four years contract. I learn that his mail has not failed day, since he began to carry it.
 H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-22
SA Thomaseon.

Prof. BaiIsy of Yal9 College, read in the Congregational Church on Wednes- day evening to an appreciative audience. This is the first time this gentleman has read in this town and his .'debut" was a success.
 On Monday evening some g members of Cedar Lodge G. T., went to Northfeld to help the Grand Worthy Chief institute q new lodge Good Templars.
 The bllls are up for Rev c. H. Bucks lecture, in the N. E. Church next week. Subject: "Bettets or Worse" Mir. Mar tin Meyers lsctured on the ''Patriots of Ireland" in the Catholic church, on the evening of St. Pstrick's Day.
 When the ground had almost got cleared of. snow. the people of this place was treated to another fall for change.
 The Young Peoples Association will meet on Friday eveningat the house of MT. John Wood to debate. Subject: Resolved that wealth exerts greater in. fuence on mankind than Education.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-22
Harw,nton

Mir. Samuel Pratt lost valuable COW, last week. by milk fever.
 -Messrs. Page < Dains estimate their loss from the frsshet at $1, 500. MT. Delos Bristol has had 6 small addition to his family. .
 The dance of the Brown Bros. new building was postponed for one night on account of the weather. Some twenty young couples were present; prompting by Geo. Strickland; music, by Humiston & Daniels.
 -Mr. Elliot preached at Campville, last Sunday. !. The Welc0ttville Adventists intend to meet at Mr. Austins on Wednesday even. ing.
 Widow Carter of East LitchHeld, is improving.
 LrrTLR GHoNNIR
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-22
LlTCHFIELD

MT. Meafoy has sufficiently recover to resume his old place at the store.
 Next week being Passion Week there will be daily services in St. Michaeps Chapel. .r..
 The Staropanopticon of Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week did not meet with much success.
 We hear that the track of the Naug. atuck Railroad is to be relaid with steel rails. next season.
 MT. Stephen Trowbridge has rented the east part of his house to Mir. George Eggleston.
 MT. Frederick Deming and family are boarding at the Mansion House while re- pairs are going on athis house.
 We regret to hear that H. B. Graves Esq. is ill of pneumonia. He will be much missed at Hartford, this week.
 MT. Michael Flaherty has bought the Hiram w. Griffin farm of forty acres of MT. E. H. Wright, trustee; price, $1 400. An attempt is being made to orga- nize double quartet for the practice of glees. It had nice start, Monday eve- ming.
 -Mr. Charles O. Buell. has quit claim cd al his interest in tho farm that former ly belonged to his father. Cromwell Buell., to Mir. Ferdinand Buell..
 --!The change of weather, the new fall of snow, and the collapse of the thermom- eter to near zero, have brought us winter back again.
 -Attenion is called to advertisement of Patent Elevating Clothes Dryer in an. other column. Orders to be left at Full Ter & Trowbridge's.
 The Litchfeld Institute closes this week, and the scholars take weeks va- . cation. Miss A. l.. Jones, graduate of Nit. Holyoke Female Seminary, and an accomplished teacher of French, has been engaged as assistant for the next term.
 The Circulating Library is in g very prosperous condition. The number of books taken out, and the amount realized by the library, is, we..anderstand, greater than has ever before been the case. It now numbers near HOO volumes.
 -Mr. Wm. T. Marsh, and MT. Lamp son from Southington, have bought the stage route, horses. stages, &c. from the administrator of the late HE. Fenn, and have leased the premises occupied by him on West St. They take possession on the first of April.
 -Messrs. Fuller TrowbridRe are rush. ing the furniture trade. doing a largely increased business, this year. Their pop ular chamber suite advertised elsewhere, have been nearly disposed of, but a new lot is expected this week. They. have just received two large loads of Winsted chairs, considered the best in the mar. ket.
 An effort is being made to secure an excursion train to the entertainment of the Washington Dramatic Association on Friday evening of this week. The rail. road fare, Hall ticket, and transportation to and from the Hall in Washington, will cost each person only $t.05. Those desir. ous of going should sign the paper at the post-ofice asking for train. The plays are said to be very pleasing and popular.