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, 1877-12-29

f,LLIyG.-It seems that Tom Scott is still
striving to obtain assisterce from congress
for the construction Of the Texas Pacific
railroad. At fist he asked for s35. GEO pee
mile, but it appears now he is wiling to ac,
cept Sl7, 600 per nile. We doubt not, should
congress wait year or two longer, that Tom
Scott would he willing to accept OF much
smaller sum than that named above.
, 1877-12-29

EUSSIh'S TERMS OF PEACE--lt Is probably
upon 10 sufficient authority that an outline
Of EusSia's demands upon Turkey has been
n;thlishcd, hut /; is doubtless true that such
terms must have caused no little excitement
in England The demands are said to be as
follows: The independence of Roumania
and SGrria: the autonomy of Bulgaria under
foreign Prince; the free passage of the
Darlanelles; the delivery of the Turkish
fleet war indemnity; and the eession of
a large part Of Armenia. 1t may confidently
be predicted that England could not agree to
sach terms and that rather than see them
submitted to she must fight, even if she has
to face Germany and Austria as well as Rus
sia. For the demands amount practically to
disilcmbermcnt Of the Ottoman Empire.
They would bring the Russian frontier up to
the foot Of the Balkans They would con
vert the Black Sea into Russian lake
They would give Russia complete control of
Turkey lii Asia, of course including Trcbi-
zond and EZerolm. And they would en-
able her to bombard Constantinople. We
say that England could not possibly afford
to let such a rulnous peace be concluded.
Better for her TO spend Thousand millions
sterling in war ships and guns than to per-
init it For if she did her prestige would
he destroyed. not only in Europe, but in
Asia. Her Indian provinces would be en-
dangercd. Her rival, Russia, would be at
once sought in alliance by all the independ
ent and fGudatory Princes of Central Asia.
kabul and Aiighanistan would yield to Mus
covite influences, and the old serpentine cum
ning diplomacy of st. Petersburg would
cause even the devoted native friends of the
Empress Of India to swerve in their loyalty.
Should it prove true that any such terms
are actually contemplated, England will
probably find herself compelled to fling hest
tation to the winds and occupy CONSTANT
nople with her feet. At sea she is still
more than a match for all the naval forces
of the triple alliance, and they will perhaps
think twice. and even three times, before
they challenge her to a contest IN which they
must rishh so much more than she.
, 1877-12-29

FoRcIBLE.-It is sad commentary upon
the honor and dignity OF the senate TO read
the complaisant language Of men who, we
knox, should be assembled in a prison IN
stead of the U. S senate. E1munds, Mitch
ell, kellogg, Spencer, Patterson, Conorer
and Others OF their peers could find Just as
honorable peers III an average state PRISON.
- Enrcnc Guard
, 1877-12-29

BAD OETHoGE EAruY-It sometimes hap
pens that a teacher VIII get INTO the public
shoois whose qualifications i'll all respects
are considered satisfactory, bat who, when
put 10 the ordeal of writing note, viii be
found deficient III the matter Of spelling
Every experienced newspaper man knows
that the same Is true Of many of the proieS-
sors in orr higher colleges. 0rthography, in
fact, Is looked upon as one OF the minor de-
tails of IN education which can be sighted
Ii this lie true. as it undoubtedly is of some
OF our teachers, the cliice-holler. selected
through political influence, can hardly be
expected to he perfect in this respect, even
though placed IN position where scholarship
is one OF the highest prerequisites. y door
kceper'to the lower house of congress would
not come under this head, We. one door keep
er was forced from his place because lie put
but one : Ill the word = bigger" These ey-
Tosures OF bad spelling are humilhating to
the man of repated learning, though they
may work no permanent injury.
, 1877-12-29

THE ATTITUDE OF ENGLAND.-Events are
shaping themselves In way 20 place Eng
land IN a very embarrassing position IN rela-
ton 20 the eastern question. The refusal
Of Germany and Austria to accept the Porte S
invitation to mediate between Turkey and
Russia, except as Russia mig int signify to he
agreeable, leaves England alone of the great
powers t. consider the Turks invitation.
France AMI Italy have replied in kind of
sympathetic manner, but not in a tone To
assure Turkey of any assistance In case Rus
sia commences second campaign with Con-
stantinople as It's objective point The reply
OF Germany shows the absolute understanding
existing between the emperors Of Germany
and Russia and that of Austria indicates a
disinclInation to strike out policy for her
sell. England, therefore, stands alone 1t
may continue to remain neutral, but that
British interests are seriously threatened no
English statesman viii deny. The intimatiOn
We have received OF the terms OF peace the
Porte would be willing to accept, and those
Russia viii grant, leaves little room to hope
an understanding viii take place between
tie TWO powers. Turkey wants peace with
our other concession than it Was profeSSedly
willing 10 grant at the outset, while Russia
wants indemnity FOR the past and security
FOR the future" The disclaimer which Rus
STA made at the commencement of the war of
a purpose to acquire territory. will not proba-
bly, he regarded as binding when at the close
oi victorious war tefmS of peace are under
discussion. There is no reason why Russia
should not do by Turkey as Germany did by
France, and as England has done where OPP
portunity has offered. Ii Russia establishes
an independent kingdom north o! the Bal
kans, foreign territory in that direction, she
viii feel At liberty to take a slice of Armenia
without consulting the wishes of England in
that respect Whether peace is made now,
or the war continues, Englandis in position
that VIII require the finest diplomacy to pro-
tect he- Interests and preserve peace.
, 1877-12-29
Gsm Advertisements. a
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.

DN VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION Is.
ID sued out of the District Court of the First
Judicial District of Washington Territory, and
TO me directed and delivered, for Judgment
rendered in said Court on the 4th day of De-
cember, A u. 1871, in favor of PAULINE
PHILLIPS, and against F. w. ABBERTON.
for the sum of Four Hundred and Eight Dol
lars. in United States gold coin, with interest
thereon at the rate of 10 per cent per annum,
and the further sum Sd 20, costs of suit, l have
levied on the following described Real Estate
to-wit: Block A, of Mill Lot addition to
the Cityof Waila Walla. Washington Territory,
Is appears On page 43, of Records of Town Plats
of said City, said lot having front of so feet
on Rose street, by z depth of 12O feet Notice
is hereby given, that ON
SATURDAY, the 26lh Day Of January. 4.
ID. 1873,
At the hour of o'clock, P NJ, of said day, l
viii sell all the right title and interest of said
f. ". ABBERTON in and to the above des
cribed property, at the Court House door, in
the City and County of Walla Walla, Wash
ngton Territory, ut public auction for gold coin,
to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said
execution and all costs.
Given under my hand this 29th day of De.
cember, A. ID. 1877
GEORGE F. THOMAS,
Sheriff os WaIla Walia Co., W. T.
j. D. MIX.
Plaintiff Attorney. 4-5w,
, 1877-12-29

COLONEL CoRLEY, of the Sitting Bull com
mission. believes Sitting Bull merely crossed
the borders 10 get arms recently bunei By
his men IN United States territory, but be-
licves il is only question o; tine When he
will return ani make trouble.
, 1877-12-29

THE TENNESSEE LEcIsLATURE seems deter
mined to repudiate fifty per cent, OF It's state
debt n bill to that effect having advanced
the first legislative step. lt Is an easy ana
approved way to pay old debts.
, 1877-12-29
SPEClAL1IE.
INFALLIBLE REMEDIES.
TO Youth AND MEN.

The only perfect cure, permanent and reliable. for
seminal weakness nervous bilty, lEpo.eney etc,
worth slOOO to the unfortunate. No Quaekery or
deception The fullest guarantee given
All business strictly confidential.
TbOse who cannot call in person should write their
names fuy-.ge married single cause, symptoms
duration Of Illness ETC., and inclose 81 to secure An
answer.
, 1877-12-29

IT is understood Patterson will eventually
resign his seat in the senate. ard that Wade
Hampton, who covets the place, will get it.
, 1877-12-29

HoSoR IN Politics. New y ork board
OF state canvassers, composed entirely of
democrats, have just given an instance, that
where point OF honor is concerned, it can
rlSe above politics. In the ninth senatorial
district, the local board of canvassers threw
out enough votes that had been cast for Judge
Robertson, republican, to elect his democratic
opponent When the state board came to
review this action, it reversed the proceed
lngs and gave the certificate of election to
Judge Robertson
, 1877-12-29

OFFICE HOURS-Gentlemen, from 8 to Il A. NJ
anil from to 9 P. NJ.
FT Ladies. from to 5P NJ. only. 5o-sm
, 1877-12-29

DRINTERS' SUPPLIES have ar
Il ranged to keep on hand stock of NEWS
PAPER, FLar Car, Folio Posi-, and CARD
STocK. and invite the patronage Of interior
printing Offices. All orders addressed 70 the
STATESMAN Office promptly filed.
, 1877-12-29
NOTICE

WHITE WASHING, KAIsoMINEING AND
" WALLCOLORISG done at the shortest motto
sq9ire OF DE6OIs. at r. Bosle's Hair Dre.soe
0e"' 6I-ug
, 1877-12-29
FOR SALE.

THE HOUSE AND FOUR LOTS ON SECOND
D D street. next adjoining the residence Of A. H.
is most desirable location for = n.fty Who ri.he.
pleasant home in goof neghborhood, and viii he
ply to FPEn SSTEICEI
49-tf .e Rto %
, 1877-12-29

DIASK MORTGAGES for sale at theSrArTs-
MAN Office.
, 1877-12-29

JvsTICEs' BLaNks at tbs ofh,e.
, 1877-03-01

Boards ate gradually receiving formal pcrmls-
sIon to 10 ns they please nlnit rates, and tho
companies, a their private instru tinns, are hIl.
den mot 70 fosc ans gWrl risks IN account Of
small differences In rates." The effect l..
tlat the fioari companies arc everywhere
ton. It i. donb.'c.. fnprac.!cablc 10
make a uniform rate for companies bnnde1 70.
Rrthcr by q cotnpa,t which thu independent
agent. will not ,lNlcsbtl, but It Is fcatib1e 10
fnElow them 50 closely hat the non-Boaricrs
cannot get w!nl nf the new ratc IN time to re-
cure tho rIsk. The present situation may bc
a'tIn1ne! uP In tho statement that The board
duce rntcs 10 meet competition.
SPECIMEN or THE NE" METHOD.
Probably no place In the West has witnessed
sevcrcr tus.1o between Hoard and nom Il'arI!
companies than Kausas City, Mo. The BUasd
csomeanics found their business disappearing
like dew before the morning sun. They could
not keep paec with tic independents, and ap.
pealcd to their companies fdf relief. The latter
sent q corps nj special aycuis tu the pfncc, aud,
after frcc conference, the following resolution
was adopted:
R<sotstd That one representative Of each Boasd
local Hoard, and thall meat daily at j designated
!1nns and place. This Committee ahnfl !ayo power
~ unanimous vote to c0nsdef and hx Taset,
which rates, when 70 nxct!, aha!l take lmmcaltsts
mttee OF CO.0rcEatin at Chicago, anil which tha u
bo binding upon a't Hoard agents, and remain IN
force unit tcsnkcd by lhs Cu.uptratlye Commit
andcralo suel. authority Il gitcn the oesl Hoard
in exceptional cn.c4 Of eomrestt on upon the beat
claafea OF property by the stronger non. t'ouid
companies. nnl to secnre united Board actlon IN
It viii be noticed that thta is vlrtually saying
to tic local Board, "Flx your own rates"
MEMO,
, 1877-03-01

insure over 80 per cent, hut upon others they
prefer insurance for full vanc. A safe estimate
would be 10 add 81 ncr cent to the above lg-
rcs to arrive Mt the actual value Of tic prnpcr.
" Insured Yet there arc hundreds pf millions
insured t3 other companies ihan those doing
business here:
It may ho explained that the rlsksof the 1arge
agency companies arc 80 widely scattered that,
despite tho grand dtsproportfon between their
assGts anil risks In force the companies are 1er-
tcctly safe. It will, however. prove Interesting
TO- compare the standing OF the companies al
rclatcd to each other IN their tncthnds Of husi-
ness. Only the American companies will be
given In thIa p1acc, hccauec tic foreign culnpn.
losses here and elsewhere, md, as only then
American assets are reported, 1t wottlI 10 m.
fair to compare them with uur own offices. Thc
companies will bc taken In order OF their as
sets:
, 1877-03-01
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
eEwERs.
70 ihs Editor dJ TIT Tribune.

70 fAS Editor ~ TIT Tribune.
cHlcAno, Feb 27.-l think your articles on tho
sewerage appropriations DO lujuss!cs our Alder
men, aud to large number Of unfortunate prop.
crty.holders In the unscwesaged portion Of the
city. will guarantee thst the writer Of these
laundering 1csdorA on economy lires on d severed
and improved street. stenches and smetlr, worse
than destt'a desolatiou, nerer pcrvade h!s home.
I. for one, have impostaaed our Aldermen for
sewer IN wabaeh avenue 'and think there arc
reasons why # should be built; only four blockr.
from Thirty .hftli "a Thirty. y.nsnth street. are
quired and then It will be an improved street frun,
nj rs a @as.s Fl a1enss
land i utterly worthless fot ba!dtns pur. suc
soatfcrt corporation; demands and collectt an an.
Tnni .ax q g. osSs e. PER t5oat foot on every lot
The5, as o 9r On III. rsss between
VI annual saz of ovc. sli, COO i psid. d' iii. b.
las been going on for the last quarter Of century
the cry q ''eeonun5." Taxtug an un!mpro,sd
lot p Western harbarism, ;nud when city taxes
% sd wSaSt ts'es 1t
street sn5 5ea viii viii &C. sew.r% Wa ua tannot nno
Of oae Or se n we @ni, ony
a. fos f!nms ,r,i hnf'ng ana tcy pa;s .hts q.
ony asp Sa aay % ses T trs: :s
sna tss R.'tsrin x :,. 'as oa ~ sei;s
epenx and Wenaa sseao nn Il a
done no one any good. II tue sewer was put In
aa ne e. ss H.
city from these new improvements would pay for
taS sewer IN two years. ,
co'!nf and 4 pleasant hons. The basement Of y"ur
BE-: Ss ess ats s
ssa %,.n, @ othsr teo.oasasrs: Ihs sity can a,sEs
, 1877-03-01
eEKGr. o'pONNALL.

10 Ms Elatof 0 tA4 3F1bNHt.
CHIcAo0, Fob. .d.-Belhg an old snt constant
reader of yoaE paper, l obserrsd in your lssae Of
the :4th inst. IN article headed Police Fofce Of
tho City Of Chicago" which, In an undeshanaod
way, unJuAt'y assa!led ons Of the most ehlclent
sersrants evcf connected With TIC police force Of
this city, and su1ogtzs4 m e3.setgtant who. from
bis habits, was looked upon With contempt hy all
who knsw him.
Again, tho writer OF that fabulous letter would
hare tbs public believe that the cx'Sergeane ar-
sested III with swrlse Vt hla men out Of rsof
''Joe's" dive. Mhat Ah#uglsty aud ulker
fslsttyt True, he tostthr! With st4 OF hs men
Ie,iel four pcfs0ns uut of rfuf. 'Jue's" but thur
wcrs oil discharged the following morning by Jus
tee Salisbury, tucn Police Justice. The eYidrucp
for thu defense showed that The ex.Scrxeaut dlxd
hts putksts with stones, md con,naenccd his sal1
by throwing them tlFuusb t'fof. Jos's windows.
Suw. a. to lht FREQUENT rulbcsies Ia TINT portion
OF The Eighth MaEl lllcady dcscrtbed BY tue rter
W0ulA aax, ~ an ul1 resident pt that locality
that robbcrics are lesa known fu the portion ule.
toued than In any part of our city: and ~ 70 the
clti1en.."l must ssy that ths ldea Ii Simply pre-
who would attempt 10 make tho public believe that
such thing MAS eyer spoken uf. defy thc " wtiles
IT, give tho nse Of 0ns iuds idnal couoectcl there
With
1 will now elosa BY asking tho writer OF tho srlI-
clio In question u 10 IL that tho e1.SeExrant
ever a1resea thief Or Atnt pas to Joliet, Vr X Lv
, 1877-03-01

There waa quarterly conference At the Church
Of the Kedsc1ue., En!yersa!Ist, tast evening. It
was much after tho Gannet os ! pruycr. .mect'ng,
this e1erc!sss consisting Of prayer, singing, and
uasxs by dsaerent people. The Rsy. Nlsa Chspln.
OF Blue Island, acted ~ leader.
Aftcs the preliminary prayer and singing, Mics
Chapu mado short sddteaa. taking for bur text
thc ysl'knowa pa.'aRTa r. e Scripture; ~ wv!
ln deliberate alpf wcll-thoscn words shn gpoke of
Tue need VI 1teater Christsanty !n escry.lay lifs
catyr tho klu5dom u ltsayeu right AWAY ind dwell
theIe forever. Tue "keys" epokcA Q! 10 the tea!
shs declared to mean opportunities: abiillics, anu
duties, and to u%t ind Improve theu was what
should b. tho constant Ie@tre Ut eseEy 0ne.
Ny request Mr, stsauh saug the melody ''Ntnety
and Siur." !" .
The Key. Mr.. Hanson spoko :of lbe lost shscP
referred to In the souy.
THO Rev. Or. RydeF snd others followed vita
bdef teMAEks.
, 1877-03-01

n tke Editor Qf The Tribune.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-A reporter 10 tue 71nts Of
the aGt! int. takes occasion 10 abuse Gen. Mctr.
thur In tate statement Of tho Views Of lie cus.
bess OF the late First noasd OF Trade Regiment,
Where ho obtained his Information VIC do not
kaow. but It must have bcen from very ques.
t1onnhls source. TtGc fact Ia, the Gencral was
highly ceteemed - an urlccr and a gentleman. :
loyal, capable. and efficient. We mourn sincerely
that In an evil hour hc yielded to temptation.
While we condemn the act. We wIrh II distinctly
nndcrstnod that ten. Macarthur will ever rrta,n i
warn, place In the hearts Of hfs old sola(efs and
comrades.
MEMuxns or THE SEvExrr-sErnxp ILLINOIS IN
rANrnr, on FInsr DuANp or TRADE NkGIMExT.
, 1877-03-01
THE VETERAN AssoctATtoy,


CHfcA1o. Feb o8. What pntport ed to have been
meeting Of the Chicago Cpton Veteran A,roeia-
tfun WAS held Inst evening nt tho Graud pactNe
Hotel, WHEN resolutions were passed iniosstng
Gen. Logan for Secretary of War. twaa fr1nl!.
The meeting over which Gen. Been, presided was
Amply meeting OF the post-O aud Internal
Revenue employees. Owen Stewart vas Second
Lieutenant Of the meeting. The resolutions in.
dorsia2 Gen. Logan for Secretary Of War BY tho
Chicago Cnion vctcrsn Association ase frauds.
Gen. Heem aleo represents that he has rcsoutl ons
from the National Union Lvauuc nf l1linois, III.
doE'sng Gen. Logan for Secretary Of Wnr., II he
lie further represent. that he is one Of Gem.
mittee appointed by Nc peopfe q Illinois to 60 to
fosau sGcrctsFy Of Var. The people of lllinn:
any Committee nnder thai su-c goe+ to .Wa.h!ng.
top y IL Committee made up OF the fost.Uflce
and Internal ltevehne Department of men wlio
have made themrc1se. obnoxtoa. to tho peonie.
and who will be calletl OIL 10 ntep down ami ont.
The Post. Office has supported tncn who nut nnIy
voted The Democrat ticket. lnt who attempted to
rc!ca'e Rebel prisoners At Camp Douglas to burn
this city. AVErEaAH.
, 1877-03-01

q, GH&e, t. E. Ltach. Yrs, Lucy Bush, Nss
Ellen ". SpF1gnf, Camsattf<s Of IL 3nhtrn4tlS
Choir. Chtta1o-DEAM fH.Ekus: Mr. Saukcy has
paccd In my hands your very Interesting letter Of
greeting to tho Tabernacle Choir OF Nostort, 10
which, In default VI regular organisation Of Tho
1steF. II affords tac very great pleasure 10 respond
personally In IL behalf. Doubtless your own or
gantza!on VIA not formcd 1t onco upon The opcn.
ing ot the meetings III Chicago. l should he yuty
glad II anr frequent meeting aid singing together
might result tn sotnet!I!ny permanent here. Al.
Iendy .e,shfu! spirit IT h1rmdny prevails, and
mn ture that by uar uYttoI prayers. u we'll ~ by
Of Tho great effort II soul suv!nY whEcl. has been
tnaagaratcd in our ntas:., May the niylne
oha bAptlxa tho hearts uf ali our mcsnbsEs
tilat VIZ AIAy sing ''wtth tlle understanding" )"
am ksppy Myund expression to chrusicts Tho
fact that Tie sahs Jesus whore preae1lcs blessed
your chicago l,ert[ng+ 70 wonderfully has proved
Himself i less '.tnl.hly to save hers III Hu.tor.
and Y hat within tho pasi few weeks the new sony
which |. u constitute tho oas!s ot ths ''ual. 9id
which el4e would DO wrctclcd' and hopulehs, and
thug are but ths beginnings Of victory With you.
NanJ OF " Msfa unexpectedly lbatneI 1t the s1d
eaaNallty which removed tho pions author al 40
iuany Of our fasotiie sougs; and with y0u we ~.
joIce ID th0 acquaintance An1 leadership OF ttiat
sweet slnges, Sit. sanksy. His earnestness, his
Iesnttou. hts purity Of soul. have won ut our
heatks.
Happy tn my own association with one of the
links Vt that chain Of singers OF Ills praises. with
which liod IL now strlns tic earth, return must
eDsAially your ChsisttAu grextIng, Wills lasa tue
honor 10 remain your friend sud 6kuthcr In ChrlsL
L. TpCukt.
, 1877-03-01

N Me Edilor AZ TAs Tribune.
Ca1CAGo, Feb. 97.-i Am aware that II IL hardly
proper for citizens to call TIE TRIBUNE to helm
them out Of any Of their private grievances, but
hups 10 bs excndcd In this instance for doing no. ~
tho Information sought will doubtless he Of some.
what general Interest from tho fact that similar
grievances exist In many other localtscs In tho city,
And bcsldes, tho gentlemen who arc the cause OF
this particular grievance will. 1t presumed, feel
~ grateful .9 you fos little help II .he matter y
men, highly t.spectcd. Iaw-auilng e,,iscns, aid
would ny. knowingly, volste any. even tlie least,
Of the ordinances Of our !now} goatl city Father.
oia Ten isais: Thsiefore iitslo iighs On The toi:
lowing question, please: -
i, ts s IL he% hs,' y s% iss s,e: q s'sfS ae H.
street every murn!ng to be blown Into the faccs
and eye@. @ OF pa,teI:. :.hy, and nr,n thn.e who hap.
ct! them, II Ia wrong in any Of the above
seI,scs these good peopls arc lntrtrstgd In know.
IL ~ nss III hsy 9Sess: ns:
cover themselves With sackcoth and ashes for hay.
tnS 70 lunE persisted ln It.
dumping their ashes upon the street {,nd I aus
sel ths,s t @ no w'ong II " md 20 Is,set l. to 10
wind all the time through the winter months frun,
the north. a@thls givts those iyng upon the south
.tnas. Or pleads fiat b + governed by n1ed laws,
ant must petslst In his n9rthrri blasts, eau you
nut touch With your editorial wand the CONF
thsm before .6ey arc throun upon the st1eets Thls
would obYlsts In = great measure the grioYsaco
complained OF. .Ashsa ara vely good thing In
sucees. ~ . paiat ~ our door.,eps, win
dows. etc, attest SuF aro they desisAble
which thay spread over II Il they indast1onsIy
cteep fn through any temporary opening lnads fos
ventilation, Il Of that .ckiy hue known NJ ashy
admired. II blue glass could le pounded up with
tbs ashcs OF eomctfng give thctu more popular
lion; but pure. upnt1cd. unadutterated aslles,
ngycr!
tn,aY b. proper to stale that tho cause of this
particular grievance has II. location on Nest Mum
roc street, out many other localities arc similarly
favored, though. # ia to be hoped. 10 4 len
extent j. II.
, 1877-03-01

- = 1F1EHH4. - =
Tho rcd fish OF Wallows Lake, iu California,
9r aessosa Les Is oens , to9d s red tn Solor
preferred when taken, TO salno.,. Ii Is said
therr are only four lakes known Ia which thia
lstl |. fountl-Paycttc In Ilaho. lake In Maine,
one tn Scotland, aud Wallows Lake, A cumpany