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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
POSTAGE STAVPS At A DISCOUNT.


The sale of Government postage stamps in
considerable quantities at from ten to fifteen
per cent below the Government price has been
remarked in several instances of late. Postage
stamps being q commodity whose value is not
generally supposed to be subject to tiuc-
tuations there seemed some mystery about
it. The explanation, however, is quite simple
II marks one of the abuses of law which are
sometimes resOrted to to Overreach the Govern
ment Under the existing law the salaries OF
postmasters below the first class are governed
by the amount of business transacted. This
was formerly reached by keeping an account of
the cancelled stamps in the ordinary course Of
business. On business amounting to 800
per annum the salary was commission OF
60 per cent on amounts above 800 and
less than 300 the commission was 80 per
cent; over $500 and below $2,40O, 40 per
cent, and between 81, 400 and $4,000, Is per
cent. Within q few years the law has been
changed so that the amount of business done
is reckOned by the value of stamps sold in
stead of Cancelled. The operation of this rule
under the practice of the sharp politicians
who sometimes are found in the smaller
Offices has been by no means profitable to the
Government.
1t will be observed by examination of the
figures given above that pOstmasters in the
smaller offices can very easily increase their
salaries ,beyond the figures which the legitimate
business of their Offices would entitle them to-,
by engaging in the traffic in postage stamps
outside the limits of their Office delivery, and
that they can well afford to put their
stamps upon the market at Il discount of
tenor fifteen per cent. There are hundreds of
Offices in the country, possibly thousands,
where the postmaster is engaged in trade and
keeps the Office in connection with his grocery
or the village store. The legitimate business of
his office not being enough to make the
salary much of an object with him.,
what 20 easy for him az to ray
for his goods purchased in NcwYork or
iii the nearest market town in postage
stamps Upon the above scale OF commissions
he can not only have always mt hand a con-
vcncnt medium for payment but upon every
payment made in stamps he gets from the
Government Il commission on sales running
from L. to 60 per cent. The consequence is a
dmmution IN the legitimate sales Of stamps
in the large offices, where the salaries beng
fixed by law, the Government pays nothing in
commissions, and an increase of sales in smaller
Offices at n cost to Government of the COM
missions named.
More than two years ago THE TRIBUNE
called public attention to this species of sharp
practice on the part of some OF the postmas-
teIs; and Unconstitutional JEWELS attcn-
ton having been directed to it, orders were
issued forbidding postmasters soliciting orders
for stamps outside their office deliveries, selling
stamps, stamped envelopes. &C., under price,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

manifesto IS in unexpected contrast to its de-
fance of the protocol. Its appeal to the
friendly Powcrsr betrays feeling strongly
akin to alarm, and is of i'll omen to the Ottoman
cause. coming at such a time. But it is. now
entirely too late for the intervention when
ia invoked. Another Summer of battle has
opened, and not merely one but fifty different
clements OF destiny combine with the retaliative
policy of Russia to solve the Eastern problem
or to make the final solution simpler when 1t
comes" There will be no menace of inter-
ference before the Russian armies cross the
pol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
ETROPE And THE WAR.

There is no stronger tendency of human ma
turc than that which leads men to overlool; or
misinterpret the signs of coming events which
they dread. Although a war between Russia
and Turkey has been probable for six months
past, and almost certain for nearly three
months, the formal declaration finds Europe
comparatively unprepared. The idea of some
form of mediation appears to have been
desperately cherished up to the very last
mOment and it does not seem to have
occurred to the statesmen OF other ma
lions that their feverlsh anxiety to
avoid war was all the time furnishing
Russia with the surest prospect Of immunity
from interference with her plans. II the gen
cral political atmosphere were not so disturbed,
the few words IN which Count MOltke urged
the adoption of a not very important military
measure could not have created 80 much alarm.
Now that war is an established fact, the excite
ment will subsde, to some extent; yet severe
and constant tension of public interest, an I'M
firing watchfulness on the part of the different
Governments, will be kept up until the close
of the struggle.
If any further evidence OF Russia's inten-
tons were needed, it is furnished by the
movements. She has learned lesson from
Germany: she has studied the ground in ad-
vance, quietly (whe waiting for the signal)
planned her campaigns, and will endeavor 10
conduct them with the necessary rapidty and
energy. The present indications are that an
attempt will be made to turn the formidable
lihe of the Danube by a flank movement at
each of it's cxtrcmites. The Messing of troops
at Galatz and the movement upon Boil
grad, in the same direction, certainly
point toward an invasion of the Dob
rudia. Between Silistria and Tullcha there
is no strong Turkish fortress: the south
ern bank of the Danube is low, and
q rapid advance could only be prevcntcd-or
at least DELAYED until Turkish army could be
marched thther to oppose it-by the monitors
and gunboats on the river. The Turks appear
TO have been unprepared for the promptness
of the movement They were withheld, by
the prolonged uncertainty of the diplomatic
conferences, from entering Ronmanian terri
tory: hence their main reliance, now, is upon
the efficiency of their naval force in the Black
Sea and on the Danube.
The tone of the Porte's reply to the Russian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
TEE NEVIS THIS AORNItG.

FoREIGY.-The first engagement of the Russo
Turkish war has been tonight at TchuruksoI, near
Batoum in Asiatic Turkey; the Turks assert that
the Russians were repulsed with loss of 800 60
Turkish troops are reported to have occupied kaa-
fat. 80 The Sultan promises, in case OF need, 10
Join the army. 60 The Spanish Premier says he
will pursue a concatory policy
DoMEs1Ic-The questions arising out of the Rapid
Transit act disI ute argued in the Court of APP
peals Yesterday for five hours by John L. Parsons
and Judge ComstOck against the act and by Judge
Emott and A. j. Vanderpoel for it Mr. Evarts will
speak to-day. - The Sioux are all to be con-
centrated and settled on the Missouri. - Edward
Mcpherson is appointed Chief of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing 60 The Woodin Charter
passed the New-York Senate. 60 Foster Dewey.
Tweed's private secretary, was examined by the
Woodn Investigating Committee.
CITY AND SCBURBAN.-The National Board OF
Fire Underwriters resolved to leave the question of
rates to the local boards. =-- The Aldermen OPP
posed the constitutional amendment limiting suf
frage in city affairs. - Cornelius }. Vanderbilt
will sue William II. Vanderbilt for 81 100000 for
alleged breach of contract. 60 Collector Arthur
described the Custom-hOusc system TO the Commits
sion of which John Jay is chairman. - Gold,
lOG7s 1OG7s. 1O7. Gold value of the legaltender
dollar at the close, $3.50 cents. Stocks active. lower
and unsettled. closing weak.
THE WEATHER.-TRDUNE local observations in
dictate clOudy weather followed by rain. ThermOn-
eter yesterday, $50, So, so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

The forthcoming number of The North American
Rcricc opens with an article which is likely to at
tract considerable attention. 1t is by Senator Nor
ton. and its title is " The American Constitution"
We have not always been able to approve Mr.. Nor
tons Judgment on party questions; but 10 one can
DENY that there are constitutional difficulties which
he has discussed for years in the spirit OF true
craftsmanship and we should have saved ourselves
much trouble and dangerif we had listened to him
more attentively.-In the same number OF The Re
rie,r Mr.. Bryant has an essay on Abraham Cowley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

want to put an end to the general coniscation
of their property by grinding taxes and assess
mcnts, will be glad to know that the Alder
men have pronounced against the auendmshts.
That means that they are not framed N tic
interest of tax-eaters and Treasury leecb,i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

used. But the Russians will have to take into
account the fact that ironc!ads have reyolu-
tionized naval warfare since the last conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

DAuy TRHuNr Mail Subscribers. S1O per nnnum.
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Terms, cash in advance
Address. 1HB TRIBUNE New-York.
prraoa, unable 10 obtain THE TRIBUNE any Of the
rains boats or hotels in whchn is usually sold ,c, con-
IN apOr bv informing this Office Of The circumstances
TEE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready this morning
ats o'clock In wrappers for mailing Price cents.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
Bnslncss NoIites.

SPRING HAS CONE. and if you wish Boots,
Rhoes Caters articles moderate pces patfOhize
KILLER Co. SiJ Broadway, Dome site Bnlldlng.
WHEN You DRINK
CHAMPAGNE,
for
PlPER-HEDsIECK.
This vino IS perfectly pure contains about 10 per cent
DO not have other forced upon you that higher
profit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

New-York follows Boston in its new fashion
of juvenile shooting ARRAYS. In Boston four
and-a-half years shot six-anda-half years; in
New-YOrk IL twelve-year-old shoots nine
year-old. Jesse POmerOy has not lived in
vain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

The Assembly almost did itself credit yes
terday. 1t came within one vote of passing
MIR. Cowdin's bill partially to relieve the
banks of excessive taxation Let that other
vote be found, and the Assembly will have
done at least one thing to be proud of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

Mr.. MOrrissey seems TO have a pretty poor
opinion of Mayor Ely; the question now arises,
what Mayor Ely's opinion is of MIR. Morrissey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

1t has taken q reasonably intelligent jury
more than twelve hours to determine whether
the society of any Of the feminine Caesars
ancient or modern, could ever have been worth
100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

Gov. Hampton's first message to the Legisla-
ture contains two excellent bits of advice :
first, to find out exactly what the just debts of
the State are and then take measures to pay
them; second, to improve and sustain the
public schools. There is enough political
morality in these recommendations to keep a
South Carolina Legislature thinking for a
month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

Alderman PulToy--the only local political
economist we have. still left to lis since Mr..
w. II. Martin retired into the shadow of the
Windsor Hotel to bewail the downfall of the
doctrine that the world owes day-laborers
liying--has struck out as a statesman in new
direction. The last time he flung one of bis
theories at us was when he advanced
the idea that Aldermen--Nr. PurIoy is
an Alderman should get large salaries
because their campaign expenses were heavy.
1t cost good deal to run for Office, and the
city ought TO foot the bills. Now Mr. Purroy,
having taken the Board collectively by the ear,
has led them mp to protest sOlemnly"-the idea
of Mr.PnrrOy and his colleagues doing anything
solcmnly against the passage of the Charter
Commissions amendments to the Constitution.
They will violate "the principle of universal
suffrage" and disfranchise large portion
"of the most intelligent and worthy citi-
"zens of this city," 1t is well that Mr.. Purroy
has done this. Now the opposition to these
amendments is fairly reveaed-the ex-rioters
of Tompkins-square on the one hand and the
small fry of City Hall politicians on the other.
The tax-paying and rentpayng citizens, who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

As the Khedive has failed hitherto to aid
his Imperial master when he really needed AID,
it is more than likely that he will find it con-
venient to be tardy in sending the $4,000 men
which it is expected he will dispatch to the
seat of war. The American officers who have
organized his small army of 10000 men are
not likely to regard war against Russia with
enthusiasm. Fighting to enslave the Christians
can hardly be congenial work for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

Gen. Won MOltke's explanation of his sensa-
tiona speech will serve to allay the cOmmO-
ton it occasoned. 1t is obvious his words
were meant mainly to induce the Reichstag to
vote more money for the army - already
deemed very burdensOme. 1t was reasonable.
howeve", that Western Europe should display
alarm, remembering that, two years ago. Ger
many was about to invade France, but was
dissuaded by Great Britain and the personal
intervention of the Gar who went to Berlin
expressly to plead for peace.
1t is conceded by the Russians that they do
not expect to cope with the naval forces of
Turkey on the Black Sea, where the irOnclads
on which so much money was squandered out
number their monitors. The Russians recall,
however, with confidence that the French and
British fleets retired ingloriously from before
the Baltic defenses in the war of 1S53-54.
They hold that the Black Sea fOrtresses are
now equally secure, tOrpedOes being freely
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
A. LINK, Sec'y.
THE EFFECT OF THE GRANGE
ORGANIZATION.

1t is evident, since the farmers lave
broken through their seclusiveneSs and
have become more social and more com
municative with each other, that there
is decided advance in their system OF
farming. as we'll as in their social posi-
ton. One of the beneficial effects OF
association consequent upon organlza-
,ion, is educational, it is manifest that
all classes are benefited by consulting
together and discussing the mlnuu@ OF
their avocation or calling, each gathers
from the other Suggestions or intorma-
ton, which may prove valuable; and i'll
no calling of life is the field for constant
Improvement so open and widespread
as that of agriculture; each farmer nnst
be an adventnrer in his operations be-
cause of the variety OF soil, climate and
location of land, grades of stock, DC.
There are other highly important
considerations which should induce Or
ganization and strict adherence to it,
namely, stimulating love OF pursuit, ell
evating the agricultural education OF
both sons and daughters, with view
of occupying equality in all the posi-
tons that adorn, or make life pleasure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
EDITORIAL Brevifics.

Eight inches of snow fell at Toronto.
Ontario, on Monday.
When Virginia gentleman asks
another = to drink, be ,blandly says:
"Shall we give the public debt a lift!
And they lift.
Philadelphia is to have dog show,
beginning on the Goth of November
and to continue five days. The exhibit
ton to be held in Horticultural Hall,
and prize of the value of $1,000 will be
awarded. .
Iu a temperance speech made few
days ago in New York, Mrs. Lille
Devereaux Blake said that, between
1870 and 1875, forty-two women were
killed in that city by drunken husbands,
most of them kicked to Heath.
Mrs. Sanford, of CASTOR, county,
North Carolina, had one baby in 1874,
twins in 1875, triplets in 1876, and in
1877 is yet to be heard from.
An Altoona man, aged 20, has just
joined unto himself third wife. He
realized $4,000 from policy on the
life of wife No. l, $4,000 from wife
No ?, and $4,000 by the recent death
of one of his grown up sons. He finds
that marrying and giving in marriage
a profitable business. .r..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
HILTON.

A man who hanged himself in Ne
vada left a letter to friend, in which
he said: Il advise you earnestly TO
follow my example. You ought TO
know YOU are too mean to live. The
world would be better without you, and
leave more room for better men.
ASAD S~oIY.-The death Of Eliza
beth Dcitrick, of Hagerstown, which
occurred OH Friday morning last, at
Montevue Hospital, after being there
bat six days, and the circumstances at
tending her arrangement are of a sad
nature. Miss Deitrick was to have been
married to Mr.. Simmons, and on the
day and at the hour the nuptial services
were being said by priest, at his rest
dence, in Hagerstown, without any pre-
mention she lost her reason before the
services were concluded. She became
very violent, and it was thought most
prudent to bring her to Montevue
for medical attention. AS soon as DR..
Dunott visited her he pronounced her
case hopeless. She was in her 10th
year, and was quite prepossessing. No
doubt many of our readers will recollect
the deceased, who was employed at the
Dill House, in this city, as pastry cook
about three years ago. Her remains
were taken to Hagerstown, on Friday
evening last, accompanied by DR.. Scott
and Charles NJ. Futterer, Ror interment.
Ers1efir6 Examiner.
The Death of Sheriff Samuel Sands
Mills, whose obituary we publish this
morning, will be read with regret by
all who knew him. AS printer his
principal business lay with the publica-
lion OF agricultural Journals, although
he vas connected in his time, as printer
or proprietor, with one or two newspa-
ners. The circle of his acquaintance
was large, for he identified himself from
early manhood with the various military
organizations in which our citizens took
at one time great pride; was member
of the most prominent benevolent or
d.rs. and took an active interest III poll
tics. lie had served with credit IN
both branches of the City CounciI; was
sheriffat the time of his decease, aud
Delegate elect to the Legislature.
Frank and open in his dealings, GENIAL
in his manners and genially popular, he
was a man of whom it may be said that
he had few enemies and many warm
friends.-BuH. Sua,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
Renovation, not PRESERVATION.

Did any enfeebied human being ever
become strong under the operation OF
powerful cathartics or salivants! 1t Is
sometimes necessary to regulate the bow
els, but that cannot be done by active pur-
cation, which eXhausts the vital forces and
does no good whatever. The only
true way to promote health aud vigor,
which are essential to the regularity of
the organic functions, is to invigOrate,
discipline and purify the system at the
same time. The extraordinary efficacy of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in cases of
debility or irregularity of the organs of
digestion, assimilation, secretion and dis
charge, is universally admitted. Ape
tite, good digestion, regular habit Of
body, active circulation of the blood, and
purity of all the animal fluids are induced
by this superb tonic and corrective. 1t
has no equals, moreover, as a preventive
of chills and fever, and other types of ma
larial disease To emigrants and travel
lerS it is particularly seryiceable as me-
dicimal safeguard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
WHAT Is IT 2

WHY, JOHN G.. UNSELD wants ev-
W cry body to know that he has just re-
turned from the city with the finest as
sJrtment of. Goods. ever offered in this
market, consisting as follows: Sugar,
Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cheese, Crackers,
Syrups, SI0lasses, Pickles, Sardinea, Jcl-
lies, Raisins, CTrants, Citron, Lemons,
Oranges, Figs, Dates, Cakes, Candies,
Nuts, Jumblcs, Canned Goods.
Also
The finest assortment of Toilet Soaps ever
offered for sale in this or any other place.
He also keeps constantly Oh hand Lamps
and Fixtures, Coal Oil, &c.
Call and examine his stock Of Goods be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. lie guaran-
tees The best goods for the cheapest prices
that car be bought anywhere.
JOHN @. UNSELD.
p. S.-What's the use to be eaten up
by Mice when % cents will buy the great
est Trap You ever saw. Call and see 1t.
j. g. u.
ShcDherdstOwn, October 20, 1877. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17
PREPARED BY
n. z. STEVENS, Boston, Mass
Whnt is TeOetine 1?

It is compound extracted from barks, roots
and herbs II is Natures Kennedy. II Is per-
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys-
TEN. 1t is nourishng and strengthening. ii acts
directly upon the blood. 1t quiets tie nervous
system. 1t gives you good, sweet sleep at night;
mothers for il gives them strength, quicts their
nerves and gives them Natures sweet SLEEP, as
has been proved by many an aged person. II IS
tie great Blood PuIiier 1t is soothing remedy
for our children. IL Eas relieved and cured
thousands. Ii is very pleasant to take every
child likes il. IL relieves and cures al! diseases
originating from impure blood. Try the NEGE-
TINr. Give IL a fair trial for your complaints
then you will say to your friend neislibor ana
acquaintance Try it i; has cured me-"
yEGrrISE for the complaints for which X IS
recommended, is having larger sale throieloUs
fhe United States than any other one neeIcine.
why? Yegeiine wiz Cure these COM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-17

AN HISTORICAL FACT.-Every agent
who has been steadily selling the lmprov-
ed $50 Homestead Sewing Machine for
three wears, OWNS his dwelling house,
has Il good account in bank, is clear Of
debt, and has money at interest,"
natural consequence Of securing good
agency tor superior gooGs ut the lowest
prices. \ good tirst-class Sewing
Machine, most uSGiul-reliable at all
times, easy to understand aud control, the
same size and does the same work as any
machines that sell at FOUR ZINES the
price. There is no machine ut any price
better. or that will DO fine or more work,
and certainly none so low iii price by
many dollars. The HOMESTEAD is widely
known and used in thousands of families
in the Eastern and Middle States. and
daily becoming popular in the West. 1t
will save its cost several times over III one
season. doing the work of the family, or
will earn four or five dollars IA day for any
man or woman who seWS fora living. 1t
is the strongest machine made, Is ready At
all times to do its work, makes the strong
est and finest stitch yet invented, and is
fully acknowledged as the Standard
Family Sewing Machine. Price, COM
Dlete for domestic use, $40, delivered at
YOUR door, no matter how remote you may
reside. Business permanent and honora-
bic. with more certain and rapid sales,
and larger profits than any other. EX-
traordinary liberal offers made to local or
travelling agents where we have none
established: or, if there is no agent near
you, send your order direct TO the factory.
Address JOHN II. KENDALL & Co., 42l
Broadway, New York.