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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
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.uspended Yesterday. Liabilities sie.0 O
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Fatluge. 4 ntf ~
NV TotK, Dec. lbs. "A. HIxitiA 81
suspended Yesterday. Liabilities 0GAOOO.
assets S9i.O 900.
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PARIS, Dec. l5.-The Chamber Of Depu-
Ties will to-day vote tour aiteot taxes and
TWO months Of the Budget, f.ss r.. ,ai,.
Sentence ofa Lund BwlndlOE.
GALvRsT0N, Dec. lB@-Ham, the Kansas
City land swindleH has hean sentOnced %
ten years In the Pehitentiary Ct Austin.
Agents for hSLanIsiana Changers.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l5--Tho state
Orange OF Louisiana elected q. 8. C00ns
z Co. agents in this city for the Patrons Of
~Husbandry. .t .l.U E-EIT
The Russians Don't Weed R~sinioEco-
ment9. IHI
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Posts Berlin cor.
respondent a%sserts; "Further Russian 70.
inlOLcemente nave oeen oounterman1ed,
the Ozar believing that the present army
lie sufficient"
The Paris H~xposiuOn. hH3'
WARRINGTON, Dec. B.-The President
approved the Paris Exposition bill. Com.
missioner General Mccormick will start IN
March, spending hls time meanwhile part.
y here anu In New York In the transac.
ton OF duties connected with the ExpoaL
ton.
Russian Programmes.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Berlin CORES.
p0ndent Of the Tlmea, snys the RuaalanR
expect to cross the Balkans, IA force, after
which they will be FeadytO open negotlas
tione. II negotiations are successful, the
result Will be q communication % the
sIgnRtory Powers. s1
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
NEW YORK. u
u IMP0RTATIONO

OF TINS SEASON GIVE Us AN UNEoUALED sTOOR
or GOODS,
BLACK SILKS, handsome and durable. all vlatha
ll.Ooto $3.50. The GREAT AMERICAN HDFsTRIins
TIbLE sILK, $3.50, 0.25, and 0i.b0.
PLAIN COLOREb SILKS, new shaAes- eo..ss-s.,
last season at Ot %.
Fancy Broehe and DamaseS Figures Of De new Pa,
Snaas, ttem 200 upwards. Trimming BaIlnI Al no.,
TUE PRICES AT WHICH WI OYER our su.Ks
ARE ONE-QUARTER 10 ONE-THiRD Trss
THAN LAST SEASON.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

Mr. ]. 6. HOLLAND, In bis story Of
"Seven. Oaks, originated a plan for
detecting forgery that promises 10 play
an important part In all such cases
in future. In this story q magic
lantern IL used to examine the
signature 10 a deed, First, tho undis-
puted signature of tho siguer of the
deed is magnifed by the magic
lantern, and then the supposed forged
signature. The result may be anlici-
pated, All the defects of the forgery
arc made apparent at once and magni-
fed a hundred fold, and the whole
fraud made 50 plain that the jury insist
on Immediately bringing in a verde,
10 that effect.
In the case of Austin Black vs. the
Continental National Bank of New
York, DR.. Hoiand's idea of the magic
lantern was borrowed by the Court
with great success. Tho scene Ia the
courtroom during the magic lantern
exhibition fully Cqualled that painted
by DR.. Holland in "Seven Oaks." All
the windows of the courtroom we're
closed the Judge and Jury were seat.
ed in complete darkness, when sudden.
ly the bright glare of a calcium light
was thrown upon the white screen, and
soon the figures ofthe checks appeared
thereon. The experiment seems to
have proved successful, although ZONE
little uncertainty yet exists as to the
turning given n Of the letters in the
supposed forged document. Some more
evidence will be introduced bstore the
jury retires to consider its verdict but
1t Is scarcely probable that this can be
as effective or convincing as that al.
ready given by the magic lantern.-
fNeW0rleans Democrat.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
ODDS N ENDS.

TIE RIGHF RING.-MF. Matthews
silver resolution.-LJacksOn Clarion.
ANOTHER CoIN TssUE.-The Penny Of
our Parents Is growing In popularity
daily. -
THREE negroes are to be hanged next
Friday at Kosciusco for murder
[Kemper Herald.
A CLOUD no bigger than q grand.
mothers hand, frequently hangs over a
small boys life.
EVIDENTLY tie holders Of Tennessee
bonds are preparing 10 roost lower
Memphis Avalanche.
The mother.ln-laW will talk. In
fact, her chin usually works like a
piece Of machinery.
AFAT ANGEL.-When Senator David
Davis becomes an angel ofawhat use
will one pair Of wings be TO him?
1T WAS SULLlvAN.-A Western ed.
itor returned a tailor's bill, endorsed,
"Declined handwriting illegible."
Ar this season Of the year, a woman
ought to get enough money from her
husband to make him q present, even
II the selfish thing thinks nothing Of
her.
ALARMED.-NeW England is alarmed
OF the Increase Of cotton mills in the
South. She will be more alarmed at
the way silver will again become
money Cincinnati Enquirer.
He WAS KIND.-It 10 frequently said
that II grand old Lincoln had lived be
would have made advances toward the
South. or course be would, and for
the good of the South, too.-[New
York Herald.
TIE WEAKEsT THIEG.-The New
Yolk Times devotes q column TO "the
weak points In the Presidents posi-.
ton" The weakest thing about Il 70
the man who occupies it.-ISt. Louis
Globe.D Democrat.
AT & late meeting Of the Tennessee
Historical Society the name SewAnee
was translated "MOther Mountain :"
Sequatchie, "Hog Valley" Chicamau.
60, "The River Of Death " aud Tennes.
see Tranquil wafer
IL She CAN'T SEE THEM.-A womqn
with sore eyes can't appreciate her
church privileges. What difference
does II make 10 the poor blinded crea-
ture how many new bonnets there may
be In the house, II she can't see one Of
them?-(St. Louis Globe Democrat.
WALL STREET PARAMoUHr.-The
people can expect nothing from this
Administration for the present but a
continuance In the policy Of the Wall
street wreckers and sharks; but before
a year elapses Mr.. Hayes will dance TO
different music [Pittsburg Post.
AN APPROPRIATE SEAT.-Harlan,
the second-rate Kentucky lawyer, who
has intrigued himself into a seat on
the Supreme Bench of the United
States, was sworn In with great solem-
nifty on yesterday, and appropriately
took a seat next below Joe Bradley
[Chicago Times,
SORRY THEY DID IT,-The Repub.
licans who elevated the President 10
bis present position still think that Re.
publican principles are safer in their
own charge than In charge Of the Dem.
Ocrals, and respectfully remind him
that the time may come when be will
wish he had listened 10 their counsel
aud accepted their aid,-Inte Ocean.
HIT IT A GAIS.-Every man, woman
and child in this country who buys a
pair Of boots or shoes Is helping to pay
the unreasonable tax of $l5,000,000, the
value Of the enhanced cost Of these are
ticles through tho so.called protectiv-
tariff. The tariff not only fails to pro.
tect the people, but swindles them out
of their money. It should be revised.
-[Courier.Journal
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

The President IL reported very au.
CRY because his New York nomina.
tons we're defeated by Conkling ct al.
His anger amounts to nothing as far as
party is concerned. They all fal! into
the ranks when the party lash comes
down. Mr.. Conkling's success was the
defeat Of the Democratic party, and
Democrats are responsible for IL.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
HOSIERY.

Ladies, Misses, and ChIldFen's Hosiery from Al "a a
aotsnl up to the anest goods. All The newest and pr.t.
sss. designs In Hosiery are represented IN our Stoek N
SILK, Cotton and herino.
"A thing Of beauty Is a Joy forever
and beautiful stockings are now e~onsliereJ a. ,ndI.n.n-
sable part q female attire. ~
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
YICKSBURG WEEKLY HERALD. FRIDAY. DECEMBER d. f8T.

completion that will add so vastly 10
her wealth and prosperity. We need
these two short, cheap tap roads, aud
we need them badly.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

CAPT. HARRIS BARKsDALE, one of
the proprietOrs Of tue well known and
powerful Jackson Clarion, made us a
pleasant call Yesterday.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS

g!e q richer display Of ~eoioFings and bFlliant eascts
MS season than for many yeau past, and We are FseelV-
stock.
me MIXED COSTUME CLOTHS range 10 mice iron
o0e. Ayard TO $500, and on l~oW.pFieed DRESS 0OODR.
TON ~. q yard up, many Of them being as saecuVe
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

The Courier.J Journal says Conkling
chuckles over his Democratic allies.
Yes, and so soon as be, with their aid,
whips in Hayes, he will turn 10 and do
his level best to lick the Democratic
party.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

WI think it probable that General
Chalmers will visit our city during the
recess of Congress for the holidays.
We hope that the hsrbor report be
needs will be ready by the time he re.
turns 10 Washington.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
TURK EY's APPEAL.
Circular Of the Porte to the European Pow.
ere, fer MedlatlOn-An Eloquent and
AhlO Statement.


Able Statement.
LONDON, Dec. ia Constantinople die.
patch 70 the Daily Telegraph says the cir.
cular note dispatched by the Porte to the
~slgnatOFieB OF the treaty OF 1871, com.
mencCs by the statement that the origin OF
the present important events 10 perfectly
selOue Of having done nothing to provoke
war; has done everything to avoid II, and
yalnly sought 10 discover Russla's motives
In her aggressive campaign. The Porte
has shown a desire for Improvement by re-
organizing the judicial system, aud de.
vising reforms without distinction Of re.
ligion, according 10 Q Constitution which
had everywhere been well received. Par.
tlal reform lie OF no avail; the adop.
ton of improvements in n part OF
the empire would only be a premium
10 other communities to revolt. Any
doubt as TO the execution Of these reforms
should disappear before the solemn dec
larsllons the Porte now makes. A state Of
war Simply retards such reforms, killing
industry and running financial reorgRni-
cation. Independently Of these arrange.
ments for reform, what reason can there
be tor containing the WARP Russia has de.
clared she 10 not animated by q spirit Of
conquest; milit 'ry honor on both sides
must le a%bundanily satisfied; what oh.
ject can there be In ~prolonging a con.
test ruinOus 10 both countries! The
moment has arrived for the belligerent
Powers to accept peace without affecting
their dignity. Europe might now usefully
l%nterpoSe her good Offices, since the Porte
10 ready to come 70 terms. The country Is
not at the end OF its resources, and Is still
prepared 10 light In its " defense; 10 is
ready, moreover, to sacrifice oil for the
Independence and integrity Of f~atherland,
but the Porte is DESTROYS to stop further
elusiOn OF b God, and therefore appeals to
the feelings Of justice which must animate
the Great Powers, hoping they will receive
these 0vortures tavOrably.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

If Vicksburg does not wake up aud
look TO her interests she will soon find
herself hemmed in by narrow-gauge
rail ways that will feed other points.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
SHAWLS, MANTLES and WRAPS

India VALLEY Calhmsrsshawls from OiOo.OO IN. India
Filled CenteTs at 5000 and up.
Real Deeca, Chedda and aiipnd India shasta No.
designs, from 5000 upwards. Also, iul lines brhiss.
french and German shaHls 10 b~sautlidl new STYLES. Oh
The best and most reliable manufacture. Paris Nan
We ana Cloaks ct the latest modes from sl5. 90 up, and
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

II our city will try once more to
have the Deer Creek road built she can
succeed. The Deer Greek people pre-.
fer to connect with Vicksburg. for af-
ter they connect with US, COmmuulca.
tion with the balance of the world is
easy without loss oflime.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
MOURNING DEPARTMENT..

French and English Grapes, Grenadines and Orsap.
dls,, BonbaEineA, Henrietta Cloth, 81 .OO up, Prsnch.
Cashmere, 6ee. up, BlarriII Cloth, Serges, Australlsn
We make up full suits Of MOURNIyG from 49,.
I! short notice. Mourning Je. Jevelry, aud al malt
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
DOMESTIC and HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.

shestlnEa, PILLOW Cloths, Blankets, Quilts, ComFoFta.
n1lss, Fannels, and, 10 fact every article required 10 ms
hns, We always sell At manufaciurers' prices.
hhte Goods and Linens, from the finest White Cam
Dne 70 the best Linen DamAsk Of ell grades aud qnal.
Mes, and a. satisfactory prices.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

A MAJORITY Of our State exchanges
think that a Constitutional Convention
at this time would be too expensive a
luxury.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
LADIES' and Chlldren's Suits and
Fine Under Clothing.

Ihtse departments embrace everything pertaining d
Female Costume, suited 70 eli ages and eiFcumTansss
For full particulars zee catalogues,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

TIE Mobile Register thinks Hum
phreys, who released Patterson on
habeas corpus, is little better than an
idinL.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

GOVERNOR CULLoM, who has visited
them, thinks the %jetlIes at the mouth of
the Mississippi river are a success.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
paad.

NEW YORK, Dec. l6-Jacob Grau, the
Well.knoWn operate manager, died here
yesterday
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
GLnYE0

Kld, silk Isle Thread and MeFno Gloves Of IN, nsw
eolos and shapes, IN great variety,
Lord a Taylor's Kid Cloves, 3 buttons, warranted. Al
Sl.0o per pair, price last season 81 go.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

Laee, Cambria, Linen and sub Handkerchief, and teau-
nful Neckerchlefs, all prices from 2So. upward. and m
kind Dress Trimmings 10 match our goods.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

SENATOR EUsTIs is looking after the
North Louisiana postal routes.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

WoNEN dispute about other matters,
but all agree on the merits of DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER as par excellence the
hest of all. Grocers throughout the
country keep II, aud ind 1t gives
supreme satisfaction. By using 1t the
housewife 10 sur OF delicious bread,
rusk, rolls, biscuit, buckwheat cakes
and all the d~elicacies made from flour.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

To Make the Toilet Complete,
Use DR.. Prices Alists Bouquet or his
Ylang. Ylang, which have the charm.
ing odor of dainty buds. Insist upon
having DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes
do not DO urged to nee any other-and
We know that you will DO delighted.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
FURS.

Alaska Seal saegacs, from ee5 % Up.
Alaska Seal Muas, fromS6.6O up.
Alaska Seal Eoas, from S0OO IN.
Mink Nuts and Boa from NiPiO a eel. unvara-
sun fuf.lined Garments, from 0dSO0,
Alaska Sable Sets, from $3.50.
Agood set Of Furs AZ low as 05.OO.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

Sunday Morning, December 16.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

our Goods are all ~fntelass. We make A polaA
70 V al aaoraess exactly and to the interestOi purchasSE1
rd..saSHusea i purchases 70 be satisfactory to buyeEl
convinced that a hrst thai will insure Us The regular oaS
Az orders ior Goods 10 he accompanied By the msssw.
CO. D. Where the remittance & too lsrse - -
return the difference Ss
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21
aoFts EIlH Innnoanca, M

NEW 0RLEANs, Dec. B-James MOClan.
den, colored, wa hung At Bastr0p, yestar.
day, Ia the presence OF two thOusahHDSf-
sons, Tor numbering C,M. Eyans, . year
der.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-21

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GIVE THE OLD noys A LIFT.


The Ladies' Fair for the benefit OF the
Pacific Coast Pioneers opena in National
Guard Hall. Virginia, this evening. and
will continue during the week and next
Monday night. The ladies' having the
matter in charge have been working
diligently for several weeks, and the re-
suit Of their labors will become apparent
tonight for the first time. The tables
will groan beneath the weight OF good
aud beautiful things. The traditional
pork and beans will be- there to solace
tho stomach aud bring back to the old
Pioneer the memories Of other days.
The rising generation will cluster around
the Old Boys. and thank them in spirit,
II not in words. for the homes which
they have made fer them, aud the glori-
Gus possibilities OF the future which they
have opened to them. 1t will be a pleas
ing reunion. mingling the prosperous
present with memories OF the toiling
past. No person who attends can fail
to ind ample enjoyment. and everybody
who has fifty cents to spare owes II to
the Pioneers to show his gratitude for
their lsbors in tho past, by contributing
it to the fund which this Fair is intended
to raise. Let US all Join hands and give
the Old Boys a lift.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-06
NEVADA ITEMS.

The Phoebe Record OF Saturday has the
following: II has been n wonder among
Us all how Indians manage to commune
cate news to far distant points so rap
idly Us they do. As a specimen Of this
new carrying. WI will state that A. j..
Barnes, Indian Agent for the State OF
Nevada. arrived in Phoebe OH Tuesday
night. Goth instant. without any previ-
Gus intimation Of his coming. aud on
Sunday. tbs 25th. a number Of Indians
from the Muddy Reservation, came to
Phoebe from that place, all looking Tor
the Indian Agent, who they heard was
In town. The distance 10 the Muddy Is
100 miles, there being no means Of con.
veyancc to and from except horses.
and yet the news travelled there and
they came here, all in four aud n half
days.
The !Siirer STATE Of Tuesday refers rs
follows to the business OF shipping cat
Ito East aud West /: James Hurst, OF
Quin River Valley, shippedto San Fran
cisco last night eight car loads OF beef
cattle. A lot Of cattle from Eastern Me-
vada. which were unloadsd here night
before last to feed and rest. were also
shipped last night. The fact that beeves
are being shipped from the Utah line to
San Francisco. indicates that live cattle
cannot be shipped with profit from Ne
vada or Utah TO Eastern markets.
The Austin Rersiile says /: Il Is a cir
cumstance worthy OF remark that no
snow birds have been seen in Austin
thus far this Winter. Whatever the in
dications for snow may be. II is seldom
or mover that a heavy snow storm &C.
ours until after the snow birds put In IN
appearance.
The two Reno bootblacks, who stole
ID. ID. Norton's buggy robe aud q robe
belonging to A. II. Lamb, were arrested
in wadsworth Monday night by Consta.
BILE Barlow. The knights Of the brush
are now in Jail awaiting an examination
Of their case before Justice Richardson.
A shoemaker named George Smith.
who was carrying on business at Hum
boldt Wells, disappeared mysteriously
some two months ago. since which time
nothing has been seen or heard Of him.
lie did not. 50 far as can be ascertained.
owe q dollar. and he left about 5000
worth OF stock at Wells.
The Llncoln County Grand Jury has
indicted Sloan, Dean, Newman and
McAIanus for the murder Of Holland
and Carter at the Maopa Reservation.
The Court appointed W.. W. Bishop and
the o'Doughsrty brothers to defend
Thorn. The trial takes place at the pres
ent term Of court.
Bob Hamilton and Laurie. the con-
victsd highwaymen. were sentenced ON
Saturday at Bslmontby Judge Mckinney.
They both received the full penalty Of
the law. Il years In the State Prison.
George w. Cassidy. Of the Eureka
Seatisei has gone to San Francisco on q
business trip.
Judge Edison Of Genoa. united in
wsdlock two Chinese . week ago Sun.
day.
The Alps mine. Lincoln district, has q
"Ysrington stope."-
Diphtheria is prevalent In the vicinity
Of Unionville.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-06

Ir Mr.. Tilden hopes to capture the
nomination in 1850 he is q sanguins
sort Of person. At present he sssms to
10 about the only man in his party who
Is In favor OF the exploit. The South is
openly seeking an alliance with the West
on financial and other questions. and
the West returns the advances with de-
light. The cry Is for q Western and
Southern combination ticket. with no
quarter to Eastern bondholders and anti.
subsidy advocates. Mr.. Hendricks sees
this and has put his tongue into close
quarters. He says over softly to himself
now and then. "Hsndrieks and Hamp-
ton" but nobody knows except from his
beaming smile that he thinks the names
have an uncommonly persuasive sound.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-06
FOSSIL.

In the great city OF New York. there
Is to DO see. a remarkable fossil. The
city Is wealthy. and ii can afford to keep
this relic Of q by-gons time, a. Ii does.
ON free exhibition. II differs from or
binary fossils in that 1t Is animated. 1t
lives, and moves. and has q being. II
may be seen in carly morning astrids a
fiery stsed. and as the animal gallops
over the road from Grammsrcy Park to
Harlem Lane. every stroke Of his hoof
whispers to the ancient fossil that most
delicious Of words. "fraud." fraud
The fossil haunts Wall street. and occa.
sionally is seen upon Cosmopolitan
Broadway. The rattle Of the omni-
buses and the jingle Of the horss-car
bells are music TO its ancient ears. for 1t
intsrprets them both. by some peculiar
process Of reasoning. as saying to an
anxious world, "iraud. 81 fraud" All
around this relic ot the past. the hum OF
rsviving business is heard. The fos-
all listens. and murmurs in pensivs
tones. "fmud. fraudf The joyous
peans OF a nation. which sees before 1t
n happy d%sliverancs from the distractins
contentious Of the past. break upon its
ear. and IL complsesn,ly folds its bony
hands. aud whispers in sal. subdasd
tones. "fraud (! fraudr'
II il q remarkable specimen OF anato-
my, this fossil VI ours. II has brains,
yet II reasons not. eyes, yet il sees not
that its doom Is sealed. ears, yet Il hears
not the overwhelming verdict Of q great
people. II is gifted. unfortunately. with
n remarkable power OF Imagination. aud
1t Is the unlimited exercise Of this pow
or, which makes Of the fossil such .
great subject Of curiosity. not only to
citizens Of the United States. but to our
visitors from foreign shores. Every
body fiocks to see 1t, and II IL by no
means AYERS, to being seen. 1t treats its
guests to n series Of meaningless SEN
fences. the only Ineligible words to
the ordinary ear being. ''fraud! fraudl
I-am-Samny-Prss idsnt--sf-the
Unitej-Statssl'' The visitor looks
for q time curiously ct the fossil. It is.
indeed. a rare study for tho admirsr OF
the ridiculous. But curiosity is soon
merged into pity. and the observer
turns sadly away, murmuring. Poor
fellow! mad. maa!'
And. in fact. this verdict is not very
wide Of the mark. For our ancient fos
sill not only claims that no Is President
ri the United States. but he is actually
working to deposit his shaking bones in
the Executive chair. Time was when
Samuel J. Tilden was acknowledged TO
b. q great civil AMI constitutional law
yer; when he was admired. II not TO
spectsd. for the brains which he pos
ssssed. AT that time he knew that q
President duly seated. according to the
terms Of the Constitution. was secure In
his Office for four years. At THAT time he
knew that no Congress on the face oi
the earth could unssat such President.
unless by impeachment for crimes com.
mittsd. But 10Y he assumes that a
vote Of the two houses can kick Mr..
Hayes out. and shove Mr.. Tilden in.
Truly. ii begins to look as though
Sammy was really losing his mind. Are
Democrats ready to plunge this nation
into civil wal at the dietation Of u fossil
lunaiie? We think not.