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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.

nuMoRED DIsoBEDIKNcE OF COLLECTOR THOMAS,
OF BALTIMORE. AND HIS EMpLoYRs-How
CAMPAIGN FUNDS WE'RE BAIsEp-srATh MENr
OF TIE ACCUSED OFFICIAL
DY TELEGRAPH TO HE HHRALD.1
BALTIMORE. Sept %, 1877.
special despatch from Washington, printed In this
mornings Gazette. ,ntimating that Collector Thomas
had boon called upon by President Hayes to explain
connection with recent political movements here,
caused quite auttcr Of excitement at the
Custom House ana In republican circles generally
Il u notorious fact that Mr.. Thomas aud many Of
the employ Is NJ the Custom House took very ncsivs
interest In the late republican primaries and that
the night preceding the Republican Convention hs
cupied room II At the Howard House, where tho work
OF the Convention was iuy mapped out In advance Of
now FUNDS WE'RE RAISED.
day or Two before the Convention mot . rumor
prevailed quite extensively that assessments were - be
made on the Custom House and Post Onico employees
10 RAISE funds Tor campaign purposes Upon inquiry
beng made OF Mr. Thomas he ienicd the truth OF the
rumor, remarking however, that whch the Executive
Committee OF tue republican party wanted fund.-
for campaign purposes that his money was
his own and he felt at perfect liberty 10
dispose he pleased Wien II he con strued
the c,v service rule OF the President to
vices. 10 said that he did not I'D that employ T. could
do AS they pleased, rcmarking, however, that they
would not be called upon for any assessment
scrip.lons wcro bong received privately by
40 active party leader, and that while
there was no direct assessment employees there
was general understanding that thcy we're to COZ.
tribute, and ina; the sp,ri II not the letter. Of tue
civil service rules beng Ignored So quietly, how
ever have the subscriptions been received thai IL has
been found impossible TO establish posuvsy tho truth
OF these rumors but IT ~ generally believed that of
the und TO be raised Tor purposes greater
part OF will be subscribed by the government
pioyes the Presidents order 10 the contrary notwh-
standing. Tho iact that Collector Thomas mas been q
Washington recently and had an interview witn the
President prompted the belief that he had called
upon TO explain hts alleged violations OF OWL ser
vice rules
STATEMENT COLLECTOR THOMAS.
The despatch, alluded 10 above, conveying an init.
nation OF the rtefideurs disapprova OF Mr.. Thomas
course, was shown TO tho later this evening Mr.
Thomas said 1t true that he had been Ia Washing.
ton on "Wednesday last, but that his visit was On
business connectod with the Treasury Department
IL was also true that while the capital no
had called at tho White House Tor the
purpose OF paying his respects 10 the Precedent
He was received very kindly and the interview
throughout was one OF the iriendlest character ho
declared, however, that he had no reason 10 believe
that the President dissatisfied with his reputcd
connection with tho assembling OF the sto Republican
Convention, aud nat IN poAt of fact the subjecs
not mentioned curing the conversation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
JUDICIARY CONVENTION.

Tho Judiciary Convention delegation elected In Kings
county las, night Is composed foIlows:-
First District. Henry J. Cullen.
Second Dstrict.-John Il. Bergen and John G. Nc.
Cure.
Third District No return.
Fourth District w. n. Osborne anil Gus. Zimmer-
man.
Fifth District-Jsrc wernbcrs and u. r. Lynch.
sixth Dislnct-Adjourncd unt,l tonight
sevoAth District ned until tonight
Eighth Diskrtct.-w lillian Mcrye.
Ninth DistrioI-~James Gray.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
RECEPTION TO LITTLE MAC.

Great preparations are making by tho Newark
democracy Tor . grand reception and ratification Of
Gensrni Mcclellan on Monday evening. Mcssra john
xcGrsgor. William A. Fighter and Judge T. "a. Tsess
arc the committee on rcception--am those gentlemen
having been opposing canddstcs IN tho recent Rubcr-
Material convention. There will BE- torchhght pa
rade well addresses The democracy u ths Jcr-
sey metropolis are over0owing With enthusiasm, the
name Of McClslhn having most magnetic innueaos
upon them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY ENDORSED
WArKRTowx. N. y

WATERFOWL, n. L., Sept Is, 1871
Tho Republican County Convention Of Jefferson to-
day passed resolutions strongly indorsng tho policy OF
President Hayes. Among the resolutions was the one
Mr.. Gurus offered ~ Rochester
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
[Bx TELEGRAPH TO rHK HERALD. |

HARRIspSnrRo, Sept -, 1871
The movement looking 70 the subsstutior OF another
candidate Tor Lieutenant Governor Of Virginia In lieu
OF General James A Walker, tho regular nominee Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
A DIscouRAaINa RUMoR.

JUDITH BASIN, Sept %
Via Helena, Montana, Sept 70, 1871
As we proceeded route through Judith Basin
rumor reached frem the stating that Sturgis'
supply train had been destroyed, aud that heavy
artillery firing heard In the neRhborhood OF Bull
Mountain on Wednesday. Since then Sturgis' train
has arrived safsly, and the reported artillery firing
was only heavy thunder shower
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29

The conservative party is sprsadius With great rspdy
throughout the State The nrst organised actsn was
the resolution agreed to In the public meeting held IN
this town on laat Saturday Since that time nunbcr
OF lending journals In different parts OF the State la
yorabe 10 readjustment OF the State debt have come
out Ia favor OF Colonel X A. Richtrdson, Of Wytne
county, for Lieutenant Governor.
The people seem determined TO press the debt Issue
TO popular decision Colonel Richardson being pro-
nounced rcadJustcr
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only orc tongue. When nm Arapahoe says thing lie
means II. lake pIly on us to-day. We used to w y
big tribe, but are now dying out We want TO work
tho soil for grub.
rhc orator concluding his speech presented his
groat father with Pipe and tobacco pouch, .he
latter made OF buckskn and deliberately adorned with
beads. The PRECEDENT through The interpreter. ex-
FOX, THE WHITE CHEZ.
General Crook or, as the Indians call him. Gray
Fox, then remarkea:--Mr President. l want to say
low words IN behalf OF these friends OF nine WHO
their country Tor tho last Two years. both psacs
and IN war. have heard what they said to you and
know tina, they have told the truth; that they are
sEcere that their hearts good toward tho white
men, and that they want to live ut peace, ana am
satisfied that they are sincere IN their wish to adopt
the ways OF the white man and require your assist
ance. All they want Tor you ~ understand their
situation and take interest IN them and show them
what 40. know their condton and know them he
poor, aud ask you to take pity on thcm IL 1t be
possible supply thom with cattle, hogs, sheep and
PIGMENTS with winch 10. Till the land. and instruc.
housea They have told you what they want
and hope you will do ali your power Tor tLcm
During the progress Of the war became Necessary
has made them poor; they are now without anything
They nave behaved well and assisted US In war; shore
fore they entitled 10 copsde
THE GREAT FATHER SPEAKS.
The President then rose and addressed the Indians
The remarks were interpreted 10 the Interested
My Coon FRInxDs-You have desired TO take coun-
sci With and | have permitted you TO come
am Rlhu 10 SOS you. nave aVcntvoly
listened TO what you nave said. | have also
heard Mr.. William Welsh and General Crook, who
spoke Tor you your iriends and who have my
hdence ! have vol considered all that was said.
Now listen to my answer ! have your welfare SIN
efely at heart. Will be q good friond 10 you. The
wishes you express shall DO glad TO crafty whom
In my power and Tor your own good. Tnere 10
derstandng between you And the white people, which
want 10 have carried ous By both that understand
ing Is that you should 60 10 your reservation
aud occupy IT, That land should be yours.
have removed the Pawpees 70 the Indian Territory
10 give You moro room. have promised 10 procure
for you iood Tor people 10 eat Tho great council
OF my nation, the Coasrsss OF ths Uuite~ statsA
solved and your chiefs and head ast eed that the
you near the Missouri River This 10 what was told
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION.

Tho John II. Brady branch oil the Filth Assembly
District Republican Association which recently split
from the regular organization, Of which Austin Lcaks
Is president, held the nrst ratification meeting
Of the campaign IN Franks Hall, No 1913
West Houston street, last evening largo
crowd was In attendance. Resolutions were adopted
supporting tho policy OF tho administration, demand
ing change OF Stale and city officials favoring civil
reform and indorsng the candidates mated
by tho Rochester Convention. Addresses wcro do
hvercd by General Leigh, II. Mathews, of Washington
University; George A. Schacner ana John Freeman
(coiorcdL The Unity Club OF tho Eighth ward which
numbers about sixty coorcd men, attended tho meet
ing, and after was over they paraded through tho
streets Of tho Eighth ward
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-29
The Coming Gathering Of the I'M
terrified at Albany.
SENTIMENTS on TIE DELEGATES ELECTED
Press Comments on the Action
at Rochester.
WORK OF THE VIRGINIA READJUSTERS.
Isr rEI.KonApH TO THE HERALD. ]

ALBANY. N. y. Sept 70, 1871
The Indications Of u tremendous crowd ut the Demo.
cratic Convention Wednesday already apparent
Warren Leland, OF tho Delavau, says that two entire
floors OF the hoto been taken by delegates and
although he has plenty Of e he has deemed it
wise 70 order 500 cots for the Of delegates who
may not secure rooms.
The other hotels report the samo condition or
affairs, and many private ctlzons charged tho
II bids fair to be tho biggest Convention known the
State for many years.
Among those who havo secured rooms at the Della
van are Horatio Seymour, Allen C. Beach, Daniel Ma
gone and Senator Herman.
Governor Seymour paid q visit TO Governor Robin
son this morning and hud long consultation with
him. 1t 10 very generally understood that the subject
Of discussion between the gentlemen related chiefly
to the policy or mpolicy Of nominating the straight
old ticket ut tho coming Convention. Governor Rob-
nson LEFT his Office for lunch alter the conference
and could not DO seen. Governor Seymour was found
at late hour at the Deavan House, and said IN sub
stance that, while he was ndisposed speak gencr
ally upon political affairs, he would say that no
strongly in favor OF peace and that he should attend
tho Democratic Convention here wcdnes
day rs an advocate of harmonious State
ticket Ao fclt tho extreme Importance
Of cecting democratic Legislature, beyond
the securing Of any personal interests the state
ticket, and after consultation with delegates should
very strenuously oppose any nomination which might
tend 10 weaken the democracy througout the State
Ho declared himsolf in full accord with Governor Rob
inson upon the importance OF a democratic Legisia-
ture.
OPPORTUNITY TRIUMPH
Ho and the Governor both believed that excellent
opportunity now Afforded the democracy Tor tr-
umph In that regard which should not be lightly
thrown away. Harmony In council was alone neccs-
sary; old teuds should DO closed up and ended tho
best wisdom OF the Convention should be exercised
The right and far app0rtoument of the State de-
pended upon that alone, and no personal interests
should stand in the way Of L.
The Governor has been suffering somewhat In health
lately, but looks exceedingly WELL and thinks that no
Will certainly be hero at the Convention on Wednes
day.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-02
The Poor Sheep.

The acuteness of the sleeps ear, it is
said, surpasses all things in nature that I
know of: The eve will distinguish her
own lambs bleat among thousand, all
bleating at the same time. Besides the
distinguishment Of voice is perfectly re-
ciprocal between the eve and the lamb,
who, among the deafening sound run to
meet one another. There are few things
that have ever amused me more than a
sheep shearing, and then the sport con-
tinues the whole day. We put the flock
into the fold, set out all the lambs to the
hill and then send the ewes out to meet
them as they are shorn. The moment a
lamb hears its DAMS voice it rushes from
the crowd to meet her, but instead of
finding the rough, we'll clad, comfortable
mamma, which it left an hour, or a few
hours ago, it meets a poor, naked, SILVER
ingg-a most deplorable looking creature
1t wheels about, and uttcring loud, ire
mendous bleat Of perfect despair, flies
from the frightful vision. The mothers
voice arrests its flight. It returns, flies,
and returns again, generally for ten or a
dozen times, before any reconciliation is
perfected.
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The Chinese Remedy a Failure.
From the Norristown (Pa.) Herald.

From the Norristown (Pa.) Herald.
A Chinese physician says that in case
of nightmare, instead of rudely awaking
the sleeper by bringing in light, you
should "bite his toe" This is very
simple remedy-at least Mrs. Poppleton
thought so, for she treasured the recipe
up in one of the chambers Of her memory,
and the other night when Poppleton was
seized with a two-horsepower nightmare,
seventeen hands high, and in a muffled
and ghostly voice muttercd. "Owho-
whwoh! Ughughughuhu!'' as if a circus
elephant was performing tricks on his
stomach, she quickly slid to the foot of
the bed, and was in the act of Selling his
big toe in her teeth, when the dreamer
gave vigorous kick and Mrs. Popplcton
was shot over the tail-board of the bed
on ia the floor, with four teeth half way
down her throat. The noise awakened
Poppleton, and hearing his wife scream
ing at the rate Of forty knots an hour, he
seized a chair and wildly struck right and
| left all over the room, nearly Draining
Mrs. Popplcton before he discovered the
true situation of affairs. It was a terrible
mistake, and Mrs. Poppleton was laid up
two weeks and five days, and the first
thing she did when she recovered suffi-
cient strength was to smash $175 worth
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-02
A Fair Offer.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
A man who appeared to have just
struck the town yesterday boarded
Michigan avenue car, and as he rolled
along he began eating a bigapple. Pretty
soon piece of the fruit went down his
windpipe, and he coughed like horse.
In his struggles the piece was blown out,
and it struck Il woman who sat opposite
in the eye.
"You great brutc!'' she shouted, as she
brushed it off.
He coughed and coughed, and his eyes
rolled, and his face grew red, but as soon
as he could get his breath he showed
out one of his big cowhide boots and
said:
"Sorry, ma'am-purely accidental, and
I'm willing you should spit on my foot to
make it all square,"
1t was fair offer, but she turned away
and continued to feel mad.
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He snatchcd his right arm away, and
quickly drew knife across my hand that
was at his throat. Though it cut me, nv
struggle prevented it being dccp
wound. Again that fretful knife was be-
ing brandished before my face, and more
than once / felt the cold steel touch nv
neck; but each time I succeeded in beat
ing it OFT; and all this time we were close
to the edge Of the path.
How we kept on the pathway at all is
a mystery to me.
Once in trying to stop blow, I siezed
the keen blade in my hand, intlicting a
terrible wound; but succeeded in get
ting the knife from him, and l threw it
away as far as I could. Then came the
real struggle for life who should 20 over
the precipice.
1t was a hard time. We were very
equally matched, and both strong. Sew
eral times he kept me from going over.
because I held hi IN so tightly that he
would have gone as we'll.
instant; and throwing out my hand to
steady myself, l gripped large, sharp
stone.
With all strength I could muster, I
struck him upon the head with it.
He groaned and fell back insensible
| must have tainted, too, for found nv
self lying across him. with one hand still
at his throat.
AS soon as my scattered senses re-
turned, tied his hands fast together, be-
hind his back, with my scarf. and hur
ried back to the tavern for assistance.
directed them where to go, for was too
weak with loss of blood to accompany
them.
They found him just as I had stated and
before two hours had elapsed he was safe
in goal.
l did not spend Christmas with my
friends, for was put to bed at the tav-
ern, where remained for several weeks
down with brain fever.
l afterwards appeared against mywould
be murderer, and had the satisfaction of
knowing that I was safe from his attacks
in the future, for he was sentenced to
state prison for life.
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A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.
BY A. G.. c..

I am an old man now; but never think
of that adventure without shudder; and
for years after it happened would start
from my sleep with cry of horror as the
scene was wildly before me in dream.
was young then, active, strong and not
wanting in courage, though it may seem
like sounding my own trumpet to say so.
However, to my story.
1t was the oath of December, and I
was going home to spend Christmas day
with my relatives. was was going to
start in time to reach home for friendly
gathering that evening. In the morning,
however, my boss had occasion to drive
over to village some miles distant. He
was to return by midday to pay me
and let me start before darkness came on.
But he was detained. When he was
ready to start back, the weather had got
so bad that it was with the utmost diff
Guilty he could make his horse creep along;
SO, instead of his returning as promised,
it was six o'clock before we heard the
welcome patter of old Kitty's hoofs COM
ing up the yard. He was nearly frozen,
and when I reminded him that wanted
to start, he looked at me in amazement.
"Why, jack" said he, "you never
mean to say you intend turning out to-
night? Stay till morning; they'll never
expect you. Why, you'll be blown into
the quarries."
But I was determined to go come what
might. After deal of persuasion he
paid me, and off I started-out in the bit
ter cold. ..r.
The night was very dark, but the moon
appeared now and again from behind a
cloud, the effect being that the darkness
visible.
I turned to the left, was soon on the
turnpike, and in few minutes the lit
tie town was lost 20 sight and-to men,
DRY. r
Many thoughts kept me from noticing
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-02
A Good Mother.
From the San A nfonfa Hora10

From the San Antonio Herald
Look here," said an excited Fourth
Warder to neighbor who had biting
dog, you have got to kill that dog of
yours or I'll do it. He nearly bit my
mother, and old lady of ninety-tivc years
and in feeble health It's simply in
famous" The owner of the dog looked
sorry and said he did not wonder at
the other man for being so anxious
about the health of the author of his
being, to whom he owed so much.
faint that" replied the kind son, "but
she isn't long for this world, anyhow, and
f she gets dogbit at her time Of life she
will never split another stick of wood, or
fetch another bucket Of water" and his
voice actually grew husky and he wiped a
tear from the end of his nose.
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A Pleasanter if Not a Better Job.

From the Rochester Express.
One of the Methodist ministers of this
city was, a few days ago, called upon by
German and requested to conduct the
funeral services over his wife, who had
just died. Brother il, with his
usual unbanity, consented, of course, and
the services were held with due decorum
and solemnity. After the funeral was
over the forlorn widower stepped up to
the minister and the following dialogue
ensued:
German" Veil, Mr.. L., how
much you charge forburying my Wife,"
Preacher" Ah! I do not charge any,
thing for attending funerals"
German Smiling significantly Dwell,
now, this is ferry kind. Nv you. But
sthop minute. In a few days / give you
better job than dat"
Preacher" Why, what may that beg"
German" Oh! ferry much better job
than dat. I be's going to get married
again.
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But Where's the Cat?

The skeleton of a cat walked into
Ryan's store at Hohokus. Ryan, seeing
her, bawled out, "Mickey, didn't I tell yc
a month ago to fade that cat q pound of
mate Il day until We had her fat?' You
did, and I'm just after fading her a
pound" "Has that cat ate pound this
morning9' eyes, SIR "shure, think
it's lie ye're telling. Bring me that
scales. Now bring me that cat" The
cat turned the scales at exactly one pound.
"Therc. didn't tell ye she had eaten
a pound of mate this mornin'." GAIL
right, my boy, there's yer ponnd of mate,
but where the DEVILS the cat?"
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THREE SONGS.

From, the Boston Transcript
If some time tl,ou shouldst chance to find these
Songs
Years hence in some forgotten place,
for tender grace,
And winged memories should come in
throngs,
Like clouds around 4 breezy mountain lake,
Not OF the Writcr-but of DAYS
About which shccny memory plays
that he wrote them for thy sake.
The thought of thee
Is sWcctcr to me
Than the breath Of the rose
In the garden close.
Where the merry brcczcs play,
And the songs Of the bird
And the bee are heard
All the livclong summer day.
And when tho north wind blows
And roars around the gable
Then before me on the table
like living ruby glows,
Al! the wintcr-tidc, Il rose
But the thought of thee
Is SWcctcr to me
Than the breath of the rose.
'Ehou art my lily, my pearl;
nou ART my hover ana my gem,
And envy no king, dear girl,
envy no king,
Ills Slittcring diadcm.
s!crc's glass OF rare, pale wine,
With its heart, like thine, atlamc,
And drink to those eyes of thine,
drink to thine eyes,
And softly breathe thy name.
We sat mid the clover, the clover,
The field was shecny and bright,
The wind danced under and over
The blossoms the blossoms Of clover,
The field was shceny and bright,
The wind danced under and over
The blossoms, the blossoms of clover.
The wind is Il wanton rover;
His heart is gay and light.
We sat mid the poisoning clover,
With the dreamy stream at our feet,
md the willows bending over;
And the lengthening mountain shadows
came creeping across the meadows,
Do you remember, sweet?
NATHAN DOLE.
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of Chinese curiositics she had purchased
at the Centennial, and she says if she
were man she would go to China and
not return home until she had spit upon
that physician from tigure-head to rudder
Or words to that effect. Poppleton en-
oys his Nightmares as Of yorc, without
wifely interference.