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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16
WHAT THE MESSAGE ASKS FOR.

THE MAINTENANCE OF AN ARMY OF $4,000 MEN
REPRESENTATION AT PARIS AND THE PRISON
CONGRESS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-'rhe message which will
be sent to Congress tomorrow after referring TO the
failure Of the late Congress to pass the army appro
priation bill. and speaking Of the amy a branch
Of the Government authorized by existing statutes,
and Of the obligation to maintain it in full force,
saws that in the absence Of a specific appropriation
the Government was unauthorized to make the me-
ccssarV expenlitures The absence of this authority
is regarded as fit ground for the assembling Of Con-
cress in extra session. The message asks that the
appropratiOn be made upon the basis OF an army OF
$4,000 men, and that the consideration of all ones
ton, of the increase or decrease or modification
Of the personnel or administration in either
branch of the military service be postponed until
some future time. The message then sets forth that
the amount considered necessary by the War De
partment for this purpose, according 10 the estl-
mates is $50 .13G7 G4. Some reasons are then
given for the various estimates which accompany
the message such as the items for Library OF Con-
gTess, for binding newspaper files. etc., w. {;
for adiudicaflng cases under the Court of Claims
81 2O6 453: for divers miscellaneous deficiencies in
tie Treasury Department, 1878, S91 for printing
stamps in the Post Office Department. $7OO,OOOj
for the deficiency of navy pay. $2OO3,SOI, ana iof
contingent expenses of.United States Courts $262,-
53J.
The President also calls attention TO the great
benefits to TO the industrial and manufacture
Ing interests Of the United States, by proper rep
Iesentation of American industries at the Exposition
at Paris, to be opened in May, 1878. lie alludes to
the receipt of communications from our diplomatic
representatives in the various countries OF Europe
which have expressed determination TO partei'
pate. and be reeomen6s plan somewhat similar W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16
TIE RUSSO-TURKISd WAR.
TIE SIEGE OF PLEVNA.
THE IMPERIAL GUARD SENT TO PLEySA-TnE TURKS
LONDON, MONDAY. OCT. Is. Is77.


DIsPfRlTED.
LOSDoS, Monday, Oct 10, 1877.
RoumanIans assert that desertcrs from Picvna re-
port Oman Pashas army to be destitute Of clothing
and ammunition and scantily provisioned. Men and
officers. they say, tired Of fighting and suffering
and are disposed to surrender
A telegram from the Russian Headquarters at
Gorny- says the Imperial Guard have all
gone to Pleyna, and the Czarewitch will not COM
mand them, to avoid cashng with the Prince Of
Roumania.
A Reuter- telegram from COnstantnople says tele-
graphic communication with Pleyna has been rees-
tabllshed.
Chefket Pssha telegraphed on Sunday that he
had arrived at Lukoylza from Plevna, and would
continue his march to Orchanie on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16

that adopted by Congress for representation at Vi
euna in 1873. The message refers TO the amount of
5000 600 as the sum appropriated for that occasion.
The President closes his message by abiding to
the invitation sent to this Government TO appoint
representatives. TO the International Prison Congress,
to be held next year, at Stockholm and adds that
these measures in the interest of the prevention of
CRIME, are regarded as highly satisfactory in the
past. He recommends that a suitable appropriation
be made, so that the invita- ion NAV be accepted,
and representatives Of the United States be sent to
participate in Their deliberations.
THE ESTIMATES or SHERMAN AND MCRARY.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
The following are the message # the Secretary of
the Treasury to the Speaker of the House. and the
letter of Secretary McCrary III regard to the needs
of the army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16
THE sTErTN BANK FAILURE.

LONuON MONDAY, OF. ID, 1910
A special dispatch from Berlin TO The Times
says " The total losses by the failure Of che RiUer-
sch8iticrc Bank of atettn Will probably amount 10
over 10000 900 marks. the National BANK n ac ycy
assisting of ue firms involved, 20 prevent
cNt n-I.u OF the cdliintty."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16

" ~ III y u y -
WASHINGTON, ID. c., OCT. -, 10

WASHINGTON, d. z, UoI, Ioi Io11'1
SIR: The estimates Of appropriations required by
this department for the support OF the army, and
and for other purposes for the current -ca year, were
prepared y predecessor and nv him transmitted TO
Congress December last have made such modllicI-
tons as deem necessary to conform them TO present
needs. The following a summary OF estimates now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16

Iuut W"Ss' iu' uncut ~ 40
i.VIs ana - i" 1aio0 o0
bl,,9il-' an" i Eto' W '''",'i9 Ao'"'' ""
bu'ui"SS l"' ''''V wa ""' -'''' ~ ,oooo "a
par ilehN. '-VVV' Wv
ords al the Rthcillon..-. 5000 90
COLLECTION and payment ~ bohn'c~, cir'- 21,VOO 90
surveys 81 rec nuui~>ahcts ID nIidfY
divisions aud dcnrtmchts-----..----.-. 10000 90
llOuHl meicrlcs..--.. l-J,OJO %
Pay OF sup rnieudcHts Oh Medicinal Gene
tcrcs .-.----.-.--. $1,000 90
brief explanation j, deemed proper The fr.t item
80 soo ,,o -5c IA j. Cos, m 81, n.y.. .h,eu ann
=" F''"'-''"' ~ - VI '-'' '''''i' " . ''
rs I'D pursuance OF aW hcih- Tor "p'il q" Tie army 40
It's pres nj maxim INN strength OF $4,000 enlisted men
The estimates for forth atOus and rivers ana hajbOrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16

A BETTER LOOKING BODY THAN IT'S PREDECESSOR
THE DRAWING FOE sEATs-OBJECHON5 10
Nv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-16

THE MAINTENANCE OF AN ARMY OF $4,000 MEN
REPRESENTATION AT PARIS AND THE PRISON
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
A Birds Charity,

Last summer pair of robin redbreasts
built their nest in the vicinity of a fash
ionable country clearinghouse. In due
time the heads Of four young robins were
observed by some of the boarders peering
above the sides of the nest, when some
thoughtless boys passing that way shot
Goth the parent birds and left the young
ones to perish. The ladies and gentlemen.
moved to pity by the hapless condition of
the poor birds, were deyising plans for
their relief, when little brown wren few
to the nest, surveyed the unfortunate
state of things for a moment, then disap-
peared. In a few minutes it returned,
bearing food of some kind to the starving
robins. Much surprised at this, the hui
man sympathiZers resolved to await fur
Their developments before proceeding to
put their plan of relief into operation, and
were delighted to find the wren had in
real good earnest assumed the care of that
orphan family. With untiring energy it
hunted worms and food of such kind as
was suited to the wants and taste Of it's
proteges, and continued it's kindly offices
until the birds were full fledged and able
to take care of themselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
Be Natural.

One of the fashionable follies of the dsv
is the affectation of great GOODNESS. 1t is
considered vulgar to be demonstrative
You meet and old friend it is blessing
to your eyes to behold them once more.
Your heart leaps up at sight of him-your
impulse is to grasp him warmly by the
hand. You feel almost like embracing
him. You must do nothing of the kind
No ripple must be permitted to ruffie the
smooth equilibrium and Indifference to
your feelings. You must greet him polite
ly, but without emotion. So the false ETH
quette OF which we speak teaches self po-
session. And people who school them
selves in this are not apt to have the other
and better kind. They are not apt to mani
fest self-possesion On such occasions as re-
ally call for it-occasions of difficulty and
danger, of great trials. Touch their self
love, make any unusual demand upon them
for self denial, and their assumed and su-
pericial self-possession vanishes in an in
stant For ourselves we like naturalness
of manner. Seem as you feel. Let the
heart speak out, or what is the use of hav
ing heart ? There are crops which grow
only on light soils, and the school of phi
losophy- miscalled philosophical which
we speak must have originated in shallow
brains.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
A Queer MESSENGER.

A gentleman who held judicial posi-
ton in India tells this story: was mag
istrate in those days, and Fan, favorite
dog of mine, always went to court with
me, and sat on a chair by my side. I had
tame monkey, too, which Fan was very
fond of. used to couple them together,
and they played about the grounds very
happily.
One day expected some friends to lun-
cheon. was in court, and somehow or
other | had left Fan at home that day. AS
[ was rather late at my work, my friends
arrived before I came home, and seeing
Fan, they dressed the monkey up in his
red jacket and blue trousers, and fasten-
ing his chain, round the dogs neck, with
card tied round it, on which was written:
'Mulligatawny is getting cold,' told Fan
to go to her master.
Well, Fan set off, the monkey running
by her side, and trying in vain to hold her
back, by hanging to the chain. was busy
writing down the evidence, and took no
notice of Fan jumping up into her usual
position upon the chair, not even looking
at her; but my attention was soon attract
ed by the monkey, who. in full uniform,
seated himself On my table, and put one
hand into the ink, while with the other
he seized the pen was writing with, to
my CONSERVATION and to the amusement
of the crowds of natives with which the
court was thronged Ineed not say [ was
obliged to adjourn the courtaf that, and
go off to tifin, which, you know, is the
Indian term for lunch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
A Byway to Health.

Nobody ever repented of eating too lit
tle'' was the sage remark of an old gentle
man on the verge OF ninety, next to whom
the writer had the pleasure Of sitting at
dinner the other night. The host was pres
sing him to take more and urging him in
the usual phrase, "why, you have eaten
scarcely anything" Now it is to be as
sumed that the old gentleman's words in
Dictated one Of the byways to good health
along which he had Travelled through his
long life and to which he owed his present
remarkably hearty condition ); SO it was
suggested to him interrogatively that he
had always been a small feeder. "Ye :"
he answered, ''ever since [ was two or
three and twenty; up to that time [ was
weakly fellow enough, and [ used to make
the great mistake Of trying to eat and
drink as much us | could, in the hope of
becoming strong All my friends and the
doctors backed me up in my error, but
fortunately found it out in time, and
knocked off''-as your modern slang has
it-more than half Of my usual amount of
food and stimulants. gave up the idea
Of making myself strong and merely strove
to make myself we'll, and SO I was conten-
ted with eating just as much as I could
digest and no more. OF course it took a
little time and experience to discover the
precise limits; I could not adopt the gol-
den rule of always leaving off with an ap-
petite, because 1 never began with one,
but by persistently erring on the right side
I got hold of one of the greatest secrets of
life-the secret Of knowing when one had
enough, and after year or two 1 became
so much better that used to find myself
keenly ready to eat at meal time and by
degrees actually acquired an Appetite
Then. once found, never destroyed it but
always determinately rose with feeling
that | should like to eat more. Naturally
the temptation for a while grew greater as
my digestion grew stronger, but was firm;
did not behave ungratefully to my stom-
ach-immediately presume upon it's in
creased powers by overlooking it, I did not
live to eat, but only ate to live; and behold
me! [ have no need to be very particular
as to what [ eat, even at my time of life;
l have only to be careful not to eat too
much" Here indeed is the secret of a
great deal that is amiss with many of us.
We are in the habit of eating too much,
more than our digestive powers can tackle
and that which is not assimilated, more or
less poisons. The system becomes over
charged, and gives any latent tendency to
disease within US every facility for devel-
oplng itself. The question is, not so much
what to eat as what quantity to eat; and
nothing but a sharp look out kept by our
selves can give us the answer. %"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

DISCONTINUED PEOPLE are never will
ing to enjoy the present, but are always
wishing themselves somewhere but where
they are, or thinking of something else
than that which they are doing, or of
somebody else than to whom they are
speaking. This is the way to enjoy no.
thing well and please nobody. It is better
to be interested with inferior persons and
inferior things than to be Indifferent to the
BEST A principal cause of this indifference
is the adoption of other peoples taste in
stead of the cultivation of our own; the
pursuit after that for which they are not
fitted, and to which, consequently, we are
not In reality inclined. This folly pervades,
more or less, all classes, and arises from
the error of building our enjoyment on the
false foundation of the worlds opinion.
instead of being, with due regard to others,
each our own world.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
WHAT Observation-Disclosures

WHAT IS A CAR-LoAD.-Nominally a
carload is 10000 pounds. 1t is also 70 bar
refs of salt, 70 Of lime, 80 of flour, 60 of
whiskey, 200 sacks of flour, 6 cords of soft
wood, IS to 20 head of cattle, SO to so head
of hogs. so to 100 head of sheep, 5000 feet
of solid boards, 1900 feet of siding, 10 :
600 feet of flooring, 10000 shingles, one
half less of green lumber, one tenth of
ioists, scantling, and all other large TIM
hers; $40 bushels of wheat, 400 of corn,
$50 of oats, 400 of barley, $50 of flax seed,
$50 Of apples, 43o of Irish potatoes, 900
bushels Of bran-Boston transcript.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

WE feel oppressed when kindness after
kindness is poured upon us by man, and
no opportunity presents itself of rendering
any return. Would that we were equally
moved by receiving benefits from God and
yielding him no token of thanks.-.Maria
Hare. ...,. eu.t u. .y-,. $751;. .tu.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

A KNOWING DoG.-The "Paci6c Rural
Press tells the following story: "Mr. J.
W. Smith, of Monticello, recently sold his
flock of sheep to Mr.. Jared Walters, of
Pope Valley, and sent a boy with his shep-
herd dog, Rover. to help him to drive them
home. 1t was a distance of twelve miles
through very rough, mountainous
country. On the following day the boy
returned bringing Rover with him. For
several days after this Rover appeared I'M
easy and restless, and finally disappeared.
Search was made throughout the valley for
several days, and Rover was given up for
lost, when word was received by MI.
Smith that his, dog was at Mr.. Walters
place, in Pope Valley. He went i'm
mediately to Mr.. Walters, and was sur
prlsed to learn that Rover had made two
attempts to. drive the entire flock home.
At one time he succeeded in driving them
half way back before being overtaken.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

SAY nothing respecting yourself, either
good, bad or Indifferent; nothing good,
for that is vanity nothing bad, for that
is affectation; nothing Indifferent for that
is silly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

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1)oetrp.
JUNE ROSES.

The Summer bright the Summer fair,
The Summer, sweet, serene, discloses
In all its realm of riches rare
No other blooms that can compare
With June's delicious roses.
Springs cloudy days and Summers heats
Come when life only gropes and presses,
But life is redolent of sweets
When poetry the spirit greets
And scatters sweet June roses.
LIES June-what shall we call those hours,
In which the SOUL serene, repoSes?
Their bloom dispelling gloom that lowers,
Their perfume stealing from loves bowers
All! these are life's June roses.
Cottage Hearth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

A FOOL in high station is like man
on the top of high mountain--every thing
appears small to him, and he appears small
to everybody.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
Faithful to His First Love.

Away back half a century ago there
lived in Lanesboro, Mass, rich old far
mer. Then as now rich old farmers were
the possessors of daughters and sons. And
the daughters somehow would have beaux.
In the same town lived an Industrious
young blacksmith, who sought the hand
of the only daughter Of the rich old far
mer, who, by the way, held higher hopes
and aspira lions for her, and plainly told
the young man that he s'did not think an
anvil and piano would sound we'll to-
gether.'' The blacksmith swallowed the
rebuff, and forestalling Horace Greeley's
advice by several years, event West"
Meanwhile the daughter had an unobjec-
tionable sutton whom she was allowed to
marry.
Ten years or more she lived happily,
when her husband died. Then came years
of widowhood and all the sorrows and tri-
ais the word implies. A consoling and
consolable widower, however, happening
along she again married. Another decade
of happy welded life, and she was again
left a widow. It was then she return ed to
the paternal roof; and after few years
the father folio wed the two husbands.
Now was the first lovers opportunity.
Within the present year, the young black
smith, having nearly reached the age Of
threescore and ten, while on visit to
eastern friends, learned the situation, re-
newed his suit and was accepted And
now there is only perfect harmcney in the
"Anvil Chorus,'' in which they both join.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

WE should remember that iJlis quite as
much part OF friendship to be delicate in
its demands as, to be ample in its perform
ances. . m. ~, ..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
light in her eyes, told Monroe Farnley
that his love was returned before Genevra
whisnnred

whispered:
81 love you'll How could I help tt?'
The clerks wondered little to see their
employer walk out of the counting-house
in the busiest hour of the day, with a. lady
leaning upon his arm, and would have
wondered more had they followed him to
the house of a minister and heard the
solemn words that bound him to Geneva
for life.
For, my darling,' he said ''you must
leave me no more. I have caught my sun
beam and [ mean to hold it prisoner. ="
But Geneva Farnley has never found
her prison wearisome or her jailor aught
but tender and loving.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

WILL listen to any ones convictions
but pray keep your doubts to yourself.
have plenty Of my own.-Goethe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

PoLITENEss of mind consists in think
ing chaste and refined thoughts. .s.-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

GERMAN PICKLES. the pickles
thoroughly, and dry well with a coarse
towel; put in stone jar, and strew salt
thickly over them; leave in this for one
day, then add mustard seed, cloves, bay
leaves, whole allspice, and enough water
to cover the pickles; put board over them.
and heavy stone to press them down.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

ORANGE IcE.-Six oranges, the grated
rlnd OF three, juice Of two lemons, one pint
of sugar dissolved in pint of cold water:
mix, and freeze the same as ice-cream.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

For FRUIT TREES OR LARGE PLANTS.
Boil one tablespoonful Of borax in one
pint of water, and, while warm, paint the
stems of fruit trees or plants. This will
destroy the green fungi, and prevent in
sect life from forming in the bark it will
also make the trees healthy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

To PRESERVE Strawberries
equal parts of rich, ripe fruit and granula-
ted sugar; put in an earthen cooking yes
sci layer of sugar, then berries, then su-
gar, &C., until all are used; cover and let
stand over night. To every pound of fruit
allow one half-pint of red currant Juice
place upon the fire where it will boil gently
until the syrup is rich, skimming well.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

COFFEE WITHOUT USING FILTERS
Have the coffee ground rather coarse and
egg. Pour the water on when boiling
hard, and let it simmer fifteen minutes:
pour Off from the grounds at once and send
to the table.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

CURING MEAT.-A French chemist as
serts that salt alone answers all purposes
for packing pork, provided all animal heat
has left it before sailing. No saltpetre
should be used, as it induces scurvy.-
The brine should be as strong as possible,
and cold water is capable of dissolving
more salt than hot water,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22
TITS IL a r

is re-fitued and re-furnished with the finest
Brands of Whistles. Brandies, Wines, Cigars,
&C.. &C., and he will also furnish parties by the
PINT, QUART IND GALLON.
Mas- Give me trial.
may4-1y IoM bOhhE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

'L1NEN.-A tablespoonful of black pepper
put in the first water in which gray and
buff linens are washed will keep them from
spotting. 1t will also generally keep the
colors OF black or colored cambrics, Or
muslins, from running, and does not har-
den the water.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

vNT S. KINDS e. SONS,
wv MERCHANT TAILGRS,
81 West Fayette, End Door West OF Charles:
BALTIMOR MD.
First-clsss Goods made up in frst-class style,
and q perfect fit guaranteed. Refer to VIM. L..
Bumgardner, J. Fred. Efinger and others. Par
ties can have their measures taken at Mr.. Nc
Nanaras. in Stanton, and sent On to US, and
the clothes will be made to fit
maya ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

CoLoRING FLOWER PoTs.-Flower pots
may be colored scarlet by coating well, in
side and out, with shellac varnish; then
paint with English vermillion, mixed and
applied as any other paint. When this is
quite dry, give one or two coats of white
varnish. If one fancies, decalcomanie
pictures may be added as ornament. We
do not recommend planting directly in
these pots; they are best used as an orna-
mental cover for those in which the plants
are grown.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

SALAD DRESSING. hard boiled
eggs, two tablespoonful olive oil, one tea
spoonful salt, one teaspoonful white sugar i,
one teaspoonful mustard, one teaspoonful
white pepper, four tablespoonful vinegar,
or more as required; rub the yolks to a
powder, and add the mixture; thin with
vinegar, and put in cream jug, and pour
over as you wish at the table.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

y1OR RENT-A NO. l STORE ROOM IN
Il the town of Greenville, Va. The stand
as a trading place is unequalled. For terms and
particulars address
SAM'L A. D. MCKEE,
mar2tf Greenvile, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-22

COLD TONGUE ON TOAsT.-Take cold
smoked tongue or ham. mince or CRATE fine,
mix it with the beaten volks of egg and
cream or milk, with a dash of cayenne pep
per; prepare thin, small, square pieces Of
buttered toast; place on q heated platter,
placing a spoonful of the meat OF each
piece; cover with dish cover, and send to
table hot for breakfast or lunch.