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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
A POST0rFlcE QUESTION.


SIR: VIII you, in the exercise of your recog-
nizcd function conselo;n-Srner to public servants
suggest Postmaster James that the registration o. let
tiers at his Office might pc made simpler ANA
veuientl The other day offered letter for rc;istra
ton al the proper Office, the Broadway side, second
story and Informed by the polite and gcncmau!y
clerk that the STAMPS affixed for Transmission all
right, but at -teucCnt stamp must he added 10 pay
the registration fee The clerk would neither accept ten
cents sell the stamp, but compelled me. in order
To procure IT, 20 descend the long fight OF stairs make
the circuit Of Cc building 10 rs upper end of the
PpikrOW Sdc and then rctcg my course To ms window,
the crowd ObSiructnG the pal AZ every step.
All that took time. muscle, and patience. Of each or
which, -ret TO say, stock was limited To ne
sure it strictly my business to have had The letter
correctly weighed, paid, ana The registration fec ahXed
in stalns Before presenting il Dut what want 10 know
is why could tie ccik his assistant receive fees
OF II stamps ana 80 save trouble, tlilr ana tempcrSf
Netc York, April %, 1877. l.. W. g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
NO REPUBLICAN PARTY SOUTH.
YEARS or ITS DISAPPEARANCE PROOF OF TIL

FEARS or ITS DISAPPEARANCE PROOP OF THE
AssrRTIoN-THE NEW POLICY.
TO the Edifor Of The Trfbune
SIR People are daily admonished by some
ultra party paper whose party influence Is on tho wahe
because cannot lead its party platoon by its barney
that the Presidents policy is carried out there VIII not
be corporas guard left in any OF the Southern States In
which said policy carried out This policy Is OF
courseto secure to each is right to segovernmen
Is it, forsooh the proper policy of any party TO strange
porforce life out OF the opposing party to the end tha
the dominant party shall absolutely rulef Has there not
been much OF this kind Of party tactics enforced since
the war Is If not the mission OF tho present Admnsra
on its ayowed purpose to reform the party within
ITSELF TO reinforce the right OF selfgOyernment In the
Statesi
IT, in accomplishing this so great and Just good there
should peradvent,Ire be no Republican party, so to
speak left alive in such States is ii not pd fdcie evil
dence that there genuine Republican party there
previously; In other words is 1t not conclusive ev
dence that the party was spurious one upheld Dy car
petbaggers of doubtful and easy virtue, ana aepenaen
And is il not high time that such Spurious wing OF the
great Republican party should come to grief in the pro
cess OF rghting that party in the eyes OF tho naOn
Ono can quite safely say that had the Rebel states been
left rcGstahsh themselves, politically and Socially AT
small element OF tho Republican party in It's sense OF
reconstruction woven into the rehabilitation OF the
Southern States. IL did not belong there by any spirit OF
affinity IL had mission there except az an clement Oh
dscor1 aud opposition The few yet probably not so
few LOYAL OF the South would have earnestly JOncu
their late fOonen in their effort reGstablsh their point
icol ana social prosperity. Under such conditions as
these could not have been many elements upon
which 10 form section OF the Republican party; ana
now men are brought to the conclusion that there Is no
real Republican rarity ut the South and That WHAT was
so called was budcd by the carpet.baggcrs ana main
famed "A fasity by the perverted judgment OF Cen
washington, d. c., April 7. 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
MRS. KATHERINE SEDGWICK WASHBURN.
IN IN. Edifnr OF The Trtbune.

TO me Editor Of The Trt6une
SIR: Among public dramatic readers this
lady deserves much attention than she has yet re-
ceived woman OF the best birth and breeding OF ex
ceptional natural gifts fine person. cultivated no
and large experience and now in the npeness OF her
powers she possesses temperament OF mercuria quick
ness and passionate sensbity which feed her dramatic
instincts with extraordinary funess and fervor HAD
she devoted herself the STAGE know no American
woman who would have probably attained surer and
grander success as an actress Her tragic power is OF
the high st quality She cOnceiyes character, especially
character Of high passion, with precision and force Her
voice. rich and full has wide compass. and Is pleasant
through its whole extraordinary Her face hex
BILE and plastic. embodes the sentiment she expresses
with mobile fidelity, and changes with every chinge "a
thought and feeling. Her acilon il tnoroushy
but achieves natralness anu grace III snort' su ME
more resemblance TO and equality with Mrs. hoiDle
than any public reader and she possesses TINS
over that great dramatic genius that she reces Sahe
speare's plays from memory without the hecessiy =,
uniting book between herself and the audience ara IN
a standing position that allows the fn use OF her "0e
person in acting out the characters sue assumes VIII
admirable versatility and Protean changeabeness
But 1t is not only Shakespeare that she recites put
large and wech0sen variety OF grave ana gay yflc anu
dramatic pieces suited to entertain and delight the most
popular audiences. am confident tlat 10 lyceu Wouu
rail TO slrprse and charm its constituency by inviting
Mrs Washburn to its TOstTn. Indeed the vflue Oh her
recatons has found as yet ITS best appreciation anons
educators and those most competent 10 RECOGNIZES tastc
elegance intelligence and artistic skill in lady LOOK
ing over her portfolio ind letters 0f enthusiastic ann
spontaneous admiration OF her recita0ns from the most
gifted poets authors, and artists OF the country Hcr
excellence is established but in too confined circle 10
give her tie benefit of wide hearing. We're shc hs
widely known she il highly valued by the gifted ana
discerning she would have profitable popularity which
have reason to know she much needs Let coInni'lees
who looking ont for public readers be assured tna
they will mistake their interests they do not put her
"" Tes }ork' AprII rs. 1877. H. W. BELLOWS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
HOUSTON AND TEXAS CENTRAL BONDS.

To the EdftOr OF the Tribune.
SIR: am a constant reader OF The TRIB-
uNl and an much pleased with your exposures OF the
frauds committed by railroad and insurance directors
l am a holder Of bonds Of the Houston and Texas Cen
tral Railroad saw not long since IN The TRIBUNE an
aIlc ie upon that road being in dfculyIecever to BIO
appoinled-and ( have written the financial agent in
NeSYuIk OF the company for some explanation but can
get none. Can THE TRIBUNE give mc any nGhtt VIII
al able pay interest the first mortgage bonds
/ know is asking much OF yOu but You seem 10 10
thoroughly posted all railroad management aud may
be able Il sa sly my wants. SUFFERER
Fort I}aln April 2 1877.
"A rrce.y.'r was not appointed, because Charles
Morg:s! Of this city, a very wealthy capitalist
largely interested in steamship lines to Galveston,
bought controlling interest in the stock aud gave
satisfactory promises of payment to the holders of
the floating debt. If he gets tired of paying the
debt the bondholdcrs would have a large prize in
taking possession of the road. IL he does pay off
the debt the bonds very good. Moral: If you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
BEN WADES TROUBLES.

To the EdttOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: B. f. Wade has been grieyously diSap-
pointed IN many ways
~ lie wos wofu!ly disappointed in not being Prcsi-
dent in place OF Andrew Johnson. His wounded spirit
has never been sweet since then.
(2J Ills bosom friend. tie late +. b. Ward of Detroit
who was TO have been MI Wadcs Secretary OF the Treas
ury willed to Mr. Wade large amount OF stocks. But
Mr Wards estate proved nsolyent, AMI lis name became
so odious as t. be an Offtuso 10 Nr. wade.
ca Mr. Wade has a occupying captaincy OF u
company OF soldiers stationed III Texas ihc position
has become dstuSlcful TO him an his lauIly.
"a Fatiev Wad, is conscious Of not being appreciated
and looked M to In Ohio lie was. He Is now
over H. and little things greatly trouble Ein Respect
fully, L"
CIereIa,ld, ohio, April %, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28

In the above statement the railroad and canal arc
about even The railroad is satisfied for when the canal
closes it doubles its tariff The canal Is not satisfied for
the canal captains only clear expenses in Summer ANA
lave nothing to live in the Winter. Not one word is
sid in this pamphlet about deepening the canal, al
though it known that with only scant seven feet 80
per cent Tie power in lost by churning up mud
at the bottom OF a scyCn-feet canal.
Nor is one word said about having longer boats Nj
C;oodseu State Engineer in his annual report few
wears since recommends "lOng boats and making the
Locks go feet long. lie says this would reduce the cost
of from 2l5Oo mills 10 100 mills per ton
Der mile Mr. Edward H. Tracy, formerly Of the Erie
Canal and in March, 1874, Engineer OF The Groom
Wafer Works says with locks go feet long the cost Of
transportation would be reduced onc-hat Neither OF
these engineers speaks Of the necessity of depth which
doubles she effect Of steam, increases the speed ana
lrgsous tho cost Of transportation Il steam had been
tried then as thoroughly II has been since they would
no doubt have advocated depth MI ID. VI. Greene, Gu
eUeer Tor the Commission Tie steam Investigation
would lee good authority.
| think sectional boats lie the Fish, which made two
Tins in 1874 10 five 1870 would answer NOW in place
Of euztheuing the locks The Auditor Of the Canal De
IartMcnt says very correctly:
Taking mo Consideration the millions nyccd by tax
u9ycrs in the canals would II noi DC wen ~ ask mo
legislature make searching investigation IL re- tioh
10 bc subject Of prrtatiOn and apply rcm,iy III
stead of asking for low tolls!
Page Is Of the Buffalo document says:
When steam gains strength and controls the canal trade
the line viii longer crowd ara u' S.|h mo inc
already too shallow cau1L Il e hUo"LAs
keiC- lOTE April 8, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
CAPT. LAHRBUsHs MEMORY.

To The EdtfOf or Ihe IFIOuHc.
SIR: In your biographical sketch of the
late Capt Lalrbush. the statements in which you say
were obtained from his own lips, 1t Is mentioned that
while confined as prisoner OF Helgoland,
time between the Battle OF Wagram s0 and 1872. lie
there "nade the acquaintance OF Miss sewel! the En-
glsh authoress and frequently took tea with her.. AS
that lady was not born until 1915, imagine that
this fact" is stubborn the story Of the vet
eran's" great age which that scrutnizng writer, Mr. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
THE SAVINGS BANKS REPORT.

To The EdftOT OF The ITlbune.
SIR: On March 6, 1876, The TRIBUNE pub
listed a report from superintendent Ellis on Savings
Banks, by which avoided losses at two NcwIork
banks Did TIE TRIBUsE publish report OF this kind
this ycar2 II 1t did l must have missed it, and you
would oblige me by telling where may find II.
HeirdrL ~ L., April 49, 1877. A koEGLEI.
fThe report has not yet been transmitted 10 the
Legislature by the upe,inlendcnt.-Edl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
GETTING SERVANTS FROM THE SOUTH
Il LIZ. LINN

To The EdftOr or The TrlUUnc.
SIR: AS desired by correspondent oil HE
TRIBUNE. shall be happy 20 inform tie readers OF your
paper how obtained MY servants. At first advertised
as was living in town OF 25,0O0 inhabitants. Then
procured good servant who lived with me two years as
a servant of all work. Wien came 10 need more she
sent 10 Hampton Va, for MIS- Seymour OF ilanptof
Va sends servants Norih. II person gives her iil
dcscipt0n Of the kind OF servant wanted THINK the
person will be suited. N.Y.
SaDguf y. D., March 30, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
ALlMoSY FOR A WIFE WHO BEAT HER HUSBAND

AIIMONN FUR A WIFE WHO
An application for alimony and counsel fee
was made recently Judge Donohue, in Supreme Court
Chambers by the defendant In the divorce suit OF vii
liam Campbell against Mary Louise Campbell. She is
the woman whose assault on her husband Ia Central
Park recently took both into police court. She says
her hls band owns property worth 100000 and re.
ceycs 10000 year IRON his business, while he
left her last February she has means to support her
self ana her child born las October, and IL living
rOwed money. She ask, fi2D week und 5000 cOuus c
Judge DOnohue referred yesterday the qucs ton OF
the amount To be allowed To Horace W. Ru sgles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28

j. Thoms, 80 thoroughly exploded couple OF years ago;
and personal knowledge Of that distinguished protector
and editor of Notes and Queries" leaves no DOUBT IN
the present writer's mind that he had wefounded da'"
for his assertions.
Nesc- York, April 4. 1877
four correspondent is correct THE TRBUNEs
sketch was prepared from notes taken at an inter-
view had with Capt. Lahrbush some time before
his death. He undoubtedly met Miss Sewell but
Numbered in fixing the time.-EdI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28

want regular income and must have it, sell your
bonds otherwise bold. 1t seems almost certain
that the coupons on tho first mortgage bonds must
be paid.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
SUGGESTION FOR 4 TRIBUNE EXTRA.

To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: l would suggest your rcpubl!shinS no
CRITICS sand descriptions OF the pictures in the Acd"y
OF Design in OF your TRIBUNE Extras PAM hlct oip'
TEerewould be great demand for Il Tor use h' y' -
Aep York, April II. 1877. Amt MILLS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
STEAM ON TIE ERIE CANAL.

FIFTY PER CENT OF POWER LOST THROUGH AN IN
SUFFICIENT DEPTH OF WATER WAl-PROMPT
WORK or RUIN MUST COME SOON.
To the EditOr Of the Tribune:
SIR: The following extracts about the Enc
C,rol arc from ranphet published in Buffalo in 1877
and public documents published this Winter in Albany:
What can be done 10 save its commerce. Inc
nrfksut system by animal power Is failure.
New YORK CITY s fast becoming second late shipping
Uort Unless this decrease OF tonnage IS arrested
In three years the Eric Canal will be dead.
The pamphlet quotes the following remarks OF the
auditor of the Canal Department.
TIN, pr;de OF the state should not rest satisfied until
the Tonnage of the Erie Canal Is moved bv s0mc other
motor than Ike wretchcd system nOW employed
The following prices given as the cost OF moving
hushel Of wheat from Buffalo to NewYOrk, the return
trip having the light toll rate of 1S76
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28
I'm new Soutb- Western settlement.

In new SOuthW estern settlement hen 'ho
chdr,n get 10 running plumb wild" = .soaatl .,
ta ar ercan Sunday school Union Is sent r a. se uo
gspb "a blowing up ON sunday schools Ie >ls con
a'a,eV where school he's boon started ,e't nua, va
ptrS decided preference Tor certain ldi as su.'
ntenGent. because she was declared to be the m'ss
complicated" person IN the district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28

1t is curious how soon college boys pick up
ANYTHING classic, The Brown University boys call their
Junior paper The BulldoLer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-28

In the above table the salaries of the Hot Springs
Commissioners and their clerk estimated at
Sll $50. Their expenses will exceed these figures
when the compensation of the engineers they are
authorized to employ is included The laws referred
to above give the Senate one committee clerk. the
State Department two fremen, the Treasury De-
partment II clerks five of class t. seven of class B.
four of class 2 and five of class II and two assoriers
of money orders the POst-Oflice Department IL
clerks -four Of class B. two of class g and five of
class ~ and two watchmen, the Agricultural De-
partment lady superintendent of the ilower-seed
room the Department of Justice one clerk of class
/. the Interior Department one Indian agent AMI
two interpreters. and the District Of Colum-
bia one deputy recorder of deeds SALARY
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08
DEATH OF q. r. MORTOY.

Senator Oliver p. Morton, of Indiana,
died on the LIST inst He was born August
4th. 1923, and was consequently over 81
years Of age at the time Of his death. For
years he had been crippled by paralysis OF
the lower extlemities, necesstating the use
of canes to enable him to walk. In the
Senate small raised pedestal fastened to
his desk was often used when addre~ sing
the chamber Becoming fatigued. as he
frequently did. ne would seat himself in his
chair and thus continue bis speech or arg.l-
ment to the closc,-
He was prominent man in the Repnb-
lican pa. ~, and his ability and integ. ~
was acknowledged by men Of all parties.
The President ordered that all the flags on
the public buildings be placed at halt-nnast
in respect TO the memory of Senator Nor
ton.
The Cabinet met. all the members pres
ent, to pay proper official honors to the
distinguished dead.
The Senate and House of Representatives
adjourned afer appointing committees to
lend the funeral.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08
A NEW TIMBER LAW.
Interesting to Montana settlers.

The following bill is now before the
Land Committee of the Seuate:
Be it enacted, etc., That all citizens OF the
United States. and other persons, bona tide
residents Of the State of Colorado or Ne
vada. or either of the Territories of New
Mexico. Arizona, Utah, Wyoming Dakota,
Idaho, Washington or Montana, shall be
and are hereby authorized and permitted
to fell and remove for building, agricul-
tural, mining or other domestic purposes
any timber or other trees growing or being
on the public lands, said lands being min
eral and not subject to entry under the ex-
listing laws of the United States in either Of
said States or Territories OF which such
citizens or persons may be al that time
bona tide residents. and that section 2.4Gl
of the Revised Statutes of the United
States. and all other acts or parts OF acts
the telling or removing oftim-
Der or trees growing or being On the pub.
lie lands Of the United States. or providing
penalties therefor, so far as they conflict
with this act are hereby repealed.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08
Sitting Bail.

Mr.. J. J. Healy, who accompanied TIN
Commission to Cypress Mountains. ant
was present during the council. had goot
square look at Sitting Bull, and noted ev
cry pecnli.s ity of form, feature. actor
and voice OF the famous chiettain. Mr.
llealy's description of Sitting Bull is abou,
rs follows: He is shot,. thick set man.
about l5 years Of age, and weighs. prob
ably. Us pounds. He is undoubtedly Il
tu!-bloOdcd Indian. and not a remarkably
intelligent looking one at that. He is mi
nus one toe. having at some time or other
had his feet frozen. He does not speak.
and apparrH, Y does not under stand Il word
OF the English language. and his CONVEX
salons VIII the wines are always con-
Quoted through an inte-p: eter. Altogether
NJ. Hea'y considers Sitting Bull very
ordinary Indian. not over intelligent. and
not even possessing very large si,a.'c of
physical courage. 4 slight incident that
occurred on ,he evening the Commission
arrived. seems to JUS, II the latter belief
Two citizens belonging to the Commits
sion hoppencd TO sep into the house where
the Sioux were stopping. Sitting Bull
gave the intrnders li.shtcned look, am,
turning to Il halfbrecd. asked the latter
who they We're. The halt-breed told him
they were yankees" when the Chief ex-
claimed. ''Look out for me-" meaning that
nc was afraid the citizens intendt d to do
him harm, and that he wanted the hal
breeds protection. If the coniueror q
Custer was afa'd of two una. med citizens.
it is safe to say that his fame is not all d :
served. The report that he is fine. IL
te''2ent ha'i-bTeed. classical'y educated.
is of course f''se. lie is full-blo led
Sioux, and not very remarkable one 1T
that.-Benfon Record.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08
THE CROW RESERVATEON.

a petition having been sent the Depart
n,ent OF the Interior. requesting a rcstora-
ton to the public domain of a portion of
the Crow Indian reservation. the Commits
sioner Of Indian Atflirs referred the mat, er
to Agent Frost. who reported unfavorably
thereon. 4. A. IIoyl. in a letter to Hon.
Marlin Maginnis. says: Il have 10 s;a'e
that the reservation having been establish
ed by article ,. treaty of May 7,h. 1868.
Us Statutes. p. G5o) as permanent home.
for the absolute use and sole occupancy OF
these Indians. Its limits cannot be changed
without the consent Of the Indians.
concur with Agent Frost that this is a
very inopportuBe time to disturb the quiet
now existing in this tribe Of Indians by
any suggestions OF change in the boun-
diaries of their reservation
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08

-Forty-seven failures are reported as
having occurred in New York city during
September, together with a large number
of assignments and adjudicltions in bank
ruptcy. The aggregation liabilities, in
round numbers, for the month We're So,
100000. The gross liabilities show IN in
crease of sixty-seven per cent. over Il e
month ofAugust. The gross liabilities show
an increase of sixty-sevcn per cent. Cv1r
the previous months record, and are the
largest of any month during the year, ex
cent March
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08

In reply 10 questions asked by one of the
directors Of the L. P. II. r.. Gen. Crook
expresses himself as very favorable to a
road from point cast Of Shei man, through
the Black Hills to nozcman. After speak
ing Of the benefit it VII be to tie country,
he says: "From my personal knowledge
OF the country through which the pre-
posed line will pass, regard the project
us eminently practicable and more easily
accomplished than many Of the works of
u similar character now in successful oper-
alton in the country west of the Mississip-
nj -
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08

A gigantic swindIe in Texas land has
lately been unearthed, and some sixty per-
sons. connected with the operations have
been arrested. Titles to government lands
were obtained by forging all the names re-
quired for the purpose. They had dupli-
cate copies Of the nOt0rial and other seals
necessary. A large amount of land thus
obtained has been conveyed to other par
ties, thus making the innocent suffer.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-11-08

Concerning the Utah Il Northern Bail
road, the Ogden Junction says: 1T has
been decided 10 abandon the route pre-
vious]y selected. some five or six miles
north of Franklin. and proceed from that
point nor1h-~esterly through Marsh valley
the Soda Springs rome having been ascer.
tanned to DC entirely impracticable, as in
places grades Of from POO 10 go feet to the
mile would have 10 be made. and the work
generally would be very heavy. The prin.
ciple obstacles Likely 10 be encountered in
tie course now chosen are in Port Neui
canyon, where considerable blasting o;
rock will he done. Cross secti0ning of the
road will begin at once. and ii is expected
that contracts will be let the Latter part OF
this. or ille beginning OF next, week. The
people Sf Cache Valley are already orga-
MIXING TO iake short contracts. SO the work
Gan be done eltst tally and com pleied this
fall, leaving no interviewing gaps along the
extension. TIE new company agree to
take the read to Snake river next year.