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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

A SEA-FLowER.-On of the exquisite
wonders of the sea is called the opelet,
and is about as large as the German as
ter, with a great many long petals of a
light-green color, glossy as satin, and
one tipped with a rose color These
lovely petals do not lie quietly in their
places, but wave about in the water,
while the opelet clings to a rock. How
innocent and lovely it looks on it's rocky
bed! Who would suspect that it would
eat anything grosser than dew and sun
light? But those beautiful waving arms,
as you call them have use besides look
ng pretty. They have to provide for
large open mouth, which is hidden down
among them-so hidden that one can
scarcely find it. Well do they perform
their duty, for the instant a foolish little
fish touches one of the rosy tips he is
struck with poison as fatal to him as
lightning. He Immediately becomes
numb, and in a moment stops struggling,
and then the other arms wrap them
selves around him, and he is drawn into
the huge greedy mouth and is seen no
more. Then the lovely arms unclose
and wave again in the water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29
AMERICAN GUNS.
American Winchester Rifles the Princi-
pal Element Of the Turkish Success at
Plevna.
London Letter to Chicago Times.

London Letter to Chicago Times.
When properly led, disciplined and
armed, there are no better fighting men
in the world than are furnished by the
Turks. Russia is learning this fact, and
at most fearful cost. 1t may not be gener
ally known, but it is the fact, that the
late successes of the Turks are owing
largely to the superiority of their arms,
very large portion of which are Win
chester repeating rifles Of course a
change in leaders has had much to do
with the changes which have lately tax
en- place in the position of the belliger
ents, but this has been supplemented
very materially by the quality of the
Turkish rifles. It was to the use of these
deadly repeaters that the Russian
legions, although hurting themselves
again and again against the Turkish
works at Plevna, were swept back, brok-
en-, decimated, all their desperate hero
ism without avail. 1t is believed that
the losses of the Russians In killed
amounted to ten thousand men-a total
which is horrible in its monstrous dimen-
sions, and which can only be accounted
for by the fact that they charged In
double column against works, amply
manned by the defenders, each Of whom
was able to fire sixteen bullets, while the
enemy was crossing space of fifty
yards. No assault could live under
such circumstances To order men to
ssault works thus defended is simply
ordering them forward to be massacred.
In shdrt, American guns were the prin-
cipal element in the Turkish success at
Plevna, and were the sole cause of the
stupendous butchery suffered by the
assailants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

acted by foreign vessels. Last year the
number of American vessels which en-
tered ports of the United States from
foreign countries was II $50; number Of
foreign vessels, II ,4O1. The number of
American vessels which cleared for for
eign ports was II ,349, and the number
of foreign vessels II ,6SS. The statistics
in regard to our foreign trade are still
more convincing. They make the fol-
lowing exhibit for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1876:
In American In foreign
Imports ............. $l43,ss9,7O4 s321 139.5Oo
Exports. 16o 56S 954 4sO 0Os,627
Re-eXports. ........ 7,l23 513 12,212 $50
Total ...... S311 ,o76 III ss13354,9S7
1t appears from the above table that
about 49, per cent of American trade
with foreign countries is carried on in
foreign vessels. Moreover, very large
share of the 262 per cent carried in
American vessels is made up of sugar
and molasses brought from the West
Indies, which is hardly foreign COM
merce at AL This is what ten years Of
restrictive navigation laws, the fallacy
of which was exposed 200 years ago,
have done for American shipping; and,
Notwithstanding the result, the American
shipbuilders, or some of them, persist
in their selfish policy. They cannot
build themselves and they will not per
NIT Americans to buy abroad.
The benefits that would follow the re-
peal Of the navigation laws can be easily
buy ships where they are made cheap
est, without injury to the prosperity of
the nation. For it must be borne In
mind that the more we buy abroad the
more we must send abroad to pay for
what we buy. There would be an in
creased demand for American products,
and industry in some Of its branches
would be stimulated. The shipbuilders
might temporarily suffer, but they could
scarcely be worse off than they are at
present. Nobody proposes to interfere
with them in the construction OF coast
ing vessels, and foreign vessels, it is OBJ
yious, they cannot make while the pres
ent tariff on the raw material remains.
The purchase of number of foreign
vessels would confer another benefit; it
would lead to the formation of a mer-
chant marine such as the one which in
days past was the glory and defense of
America. American ship-owners would
prefer to employ American seamen
Every nation takes care of its own. We
have at present no body of merchant
men to fall back upon in case of war.
The ancient art of navigation is dying
out amongst us, and one of the most
essential means of national defense has
fallen into dishonor and neglect. This
is entirely aside from the fact that a
merchant marine would give employ
ment to vast numbers of men now idle
and suffering, while it would indirectly
call for supplies of ship-stores, and, in
case of steam-vessels, of coal, which
foreign vessels take good care to pur-
chase at home as far as possible. The
repairs which would be required for a
fleet engaged in the foreign trade would
give American shipbuilders twice over
as much work as they are now asked to
do in the way of building new vessels
for the foreign trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

If your life has been SO irreproach-
able as to leave your enemy no oppor-
tunity for detraction without inventlng
calumny against you, consider what
a comfort it is that malice cannot hurt
you without the aid of falsehood, and
where this is the case, you may trust to
the genuine fairness of your character
to clear itself in the end,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

ado YOU know what bull-dozing is?''
asked a man of an old farmer.
thought did," said the Granger, but
the bull wasn't doing; he was only
making believe, and, being in the mid
die OF forty-acre lot, naturally had to
make pretty quick time to reach the
fence ahead of him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29
New York Tribune

IT is important for each one to find
his own appointed work in the world,
that which he loves best, as far as prac-
ticable; but it is folly to sit down SUI
pinely and give way to feelings of des-
pair and lethargy, because he imaglnes
he ought to occupy more prominent
and important post. Nine-tenths of the
changes made under this delusion prove
to be for the worse instead of the
better The character and capacity
that fail of success in the one case
fail yet more signally in the other.
In this connection learned author truth
fully says "You cannot dream your
self into character-you must hammer
yourself into one; and it is only by lay
ing hold earnestly and vigorously of the
work that lies nearest to us. and raising
its value by putting into it all the vigor
and energy, all the patience and fidelity,
all the thought and ability we can com
mand, that we have any right to expect
success in any of its meanings"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

Indians, as a number of mules belong
ing to him have been found on the
stage-road, also mules of another train
belonging to Col. Shoupe. A courier is
expected from Howard to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29

HE cheerful are the busy When
trouble knocks at your door, or rings
the bell, he will generally retire if you
send him word you are engaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
.urL1suED DAILY AND TRIWEEKLY b
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY /, 1877.

Gov. Hendricks says THAT there Is growing
sentiment that Hayes is little better than
usurper; that he was not elected to the Presl-
depey, and that his attempt to proptiate the
democracy by adopting course which Mr.
Tiden might have followed 10 bis treatment OF
Southern Interests will not be successful 1t is
also said that the Louisiana returning board are
about to make revelations that will prove to the
country that the vote Of that State was cast tor
TiIden." blr. Hayes is now in possession OF
the Presidency, ard as the good old rule that
he may take who has the power, and he may
keep who car, now obtains III this country, as
it did in the teudal times we might as we!
quietly submit 10 what really seems to be thu
inevitable, aud say no moro about MIR. Hayes
title until 1880, if the comet don't abolish u
by that time. Mr.. Hayes will not break W
the democratic party, and the country is per
tectly satisfied of the iraudulency o! his cleo
ton, without any additional proof, especially
when that proof is to be furnished By such mer
as the members Of the louisiana returnipe
board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
George 2. Magruder, of Georgetown, but 70

George 7. Magruder, Of Georgetown, but tor
some years past resident OF New Mexico, dleo
10 Silver City on the 7th Inst. lie was ar
alumnus, and, we think, graduate of the Un
versity of Virginia, aud gallant soldier 10 thu
Confederate army, which he entered as ;
member of Captain Schafers company Of
National Volunteers, which was raised IL
Washington. came here at the breaking out o.
the war; and left here with the 18th Virginia
when the city was evacuated. He was lawyer
of ability. and wholc-souled genial gentleman
whose numerous friends will regret to hear
has been thus cut off 10 career that had every
promise Ct success
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
Foreign News.

The quarrel between United States Minister
Seward aud Corsu General Myers, at Hong
Kong, has resulted il tic suspension OF the
latter by the tormer from Office. The Cousu
late General iiaa been gigen 10 temporary charge
to Mr.. o. B. Bradford. Mr.. Myers il about
to !etarn TO Washington TO prefer charges
against alirister Seward.
The famine continues to jrvas!ate tic pro-
vinces Of Shantuug aud Chi Ii. There is 90
dminutoa Of tic ouubcr Of deaths. The Pc.
kIug Government affords 20 relief, but the local
authorities aut private Individuals contribute
largely
The Pope yesterday received several deiega.
tons OF pilgrims The largest was three hundred
strcng, and came from Savoy. The general
health 0! the huy father has improved, but bis
physciaos have cautioned him against over.
excrtion and fatigue
a police has been issued by the students at
Paris ca!!!og for an antccricaI demonstration
to-day il the place CT the Sorbonue. The Left
have resolved to lnterpetlatc the GOVerDmCDt
relative TO alleged clerical ntTigues.
The colossal statue of Prince Bismarck,
Wish vas exhibited at Philadelphia Las. year,
vas unveiled at kiss2npCn Yesterday cl3se Il
he SPOT where kuh!maun attempted to assas-
sinate the Prince.
Disturbances occurred bctweea The Chinese
ropuiaoe ard Engiish officials on the occasion
Of the opening Ct the Ds% interior port Of le.
hang. Bruises were received and little blood
IVES split, het 20 serious injury was done.
Commander j. D. Marvin, Of the United
States scoop Of. var Alert, shot himsclt en- board
bis ship jo Yokohama barbor, April 10Th. No
cOuse fcr the deed Is assigned.
Ouc thousand houses were destroyed by lire
in Toxic, April G:h. Several lives were lost.
There IS great depression 10 trade 10 coose'
quancc G! intc!uai disorders.
General Tso has again engaged in the whole
SAL, slaughter Of defeucelcs5 prisoners Of al
ages, including women, at Manss.
Flour yesterday in Belfast rose ~ sterling
par ton. Il has risen $2I in three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

Ia audlng to an editorial notice OF the pro
posed division Of tho diocese of Virginia, that
lately appeared in iAcse columns, the Fred
ericksburg News says
THE old time motto was, In Union is
Strength. Our Episcopal brethren seem dis
posed to reverse the precedent aud 80 10 for
division and expedeucy. a division Of coun-
sells and Council is anticipated; division CT the
Diocese should be deplored. Let West Viz
pinia have her Bishop. She PROCESSES to be a
State. albeit young one But no SouthSidc
and Northsidc Episcopacy, no dual blshoprc
any more than dual Governor for the whole
of the dear Old Dominion. The Richmond
Wbig calls the 'Laymeu to the rescue. lat the
integrity of the diocese be preserved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

The conservatives of South Caroioa like
those Of the whole country, have sansibly re-
solved to preserve their organization. That is
the only way by which they can make their
majority strong enough at the next election tc
enable them to reap the advantages OF the vic
tory they will win. If there is to be any dlVls
ion Of parties. or any new party, let it be
among the radicals. Conservative principles,
and, what is more to the purpose, conservative
men, are good enough Alorgans for those who
have the real interests Of the country at heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
Railroad Accident.

CHICAGO, May Ia special dispatch TO the
Times from Bloomington says report was re-
ceiged there late last night at the Geographic
headquarters of the Chicago, Alton and 81.
Louis Railroad oil terrible accident near Chi
csgo About Elk o'clock last evening as g
switch engine OF the Chicago. Dan7ille and
Viucenaes Railroad was coming out Of Chca'
20, and, when at Goth street, the engine, from!
some cause unknown, Jumped the track and
vas completely overturned. Some eight or
ten persons were on the coglne, none Of whom
had time to jump, and FIVE we're reported as
killed and their bodies lying under the pondc-
rous locomotive. Two men escaped with ter.
rible iDjuries-one, the cugnecr, having both
legs broker. Ons of the killed was the fire.
man Of the engine and another vas Chicago
and Alton Railroad Geographic night operator
at Daoviile. named Fabey.
Note.-Up to q late hour owing TO the DIS
tancc and the muddy CONDITION OF the roads,
nothing of this report could be l2aroed in Chi.
csgo
The steamship Wyoming sailing from New
York for Europe to-day took out 100000 10
gold coin, and 100000 10 gold coin is being
packed for the Cunard steamer to. morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

The RICHMOND CATACoMEs. Ono evening
last week while party of boys were engaged
10 playing base ball CO the flats 10 BuchcrtoWn,
just opposite the workshops OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company, between The rail-
road and the creek, one Of them in running
alter bail broke through the surface and sank
down some three or fouc feet. After getting
ous he ca;Iad to his companions.
The party examined the opening and discover
ell that it extended down some distance into
the Garth. Their curiosity was aroused, aud it
vas at once decided 10 explore this mysterious
passage way. Several OF them crawled in and
wcnt some distance, but not being able to sec
they returned TO the surface, AID procuring
lanterns they went down again. The passage
wsd on az incline, aud at q distance Of about
Fifty feet from the opeulog, the explorers came
to subterraueaa chamber about seven feet
wide and eight or ten feet high. Two wooden
boxes we're discovered. which the boys took up,
and after much difficulty succeeded 10 bringing
them out. The wood was very much dccayed.
Upon breaking The boxes open they were found
to be filed with human bones. The discovery
was sooa noiscd about the negbborhood, aud
n short time L large crowd had gathered
around the openiog. The explorers said tina;
another passage way was found extending from
the main one, bu. brng tired the explorers
rostpoued further cxamlnat:o9 tor soma future
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

1t is said that a bill will be introduced at the
extra session Of Congress for the reduction OF
the army to 10000 mon, As there are no more
csrpet-bsg governments to be supported, and as
ten thousand additional scalps ought to satisfy
the Indians-they massacre al the soldiers sent
against them-we hope the bill will pass, for by
it millions of money will be saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
Suit for I'liInde!p"''' .

PHILADELPHIA, Nay l.. -.
ips to n't the recovery Of oT'' : ~. =
yania By the hers Of 81. ''s"'| .. r..
diea in PhiIaI:!phia IL >}. T.. neil. mr.
s statement made BY ore Of ID, ' r.t
arc based Ga d"cumen'1r rasy
These heirs are SIX n ,,,. >Wrr.rl,'
Ijoiop I'LL, \. }. IL Is s'o 'at $50 3.
souo,ry in aod aooH' the =, osc.i q.
Of York road, how LIE "'
phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

The last month with 10 it has gone, aud by
municipal regulations oysters will be tabooed
until next September. Municipal regulations,
however, are neither always wise DOR invari.
ably executed. and SO oyster lovers need not
abandon themsevesto grief as those without
hone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS. Pitcher,
&c., vs.. George, &c. Petition for re-hearipg
denied.
Soaveley vs.. Richardson. Writ Of error re-
fused to judgment Of the Circuit Court of
Wythe county.
Hogan Vs. Duke, &c. Appeal refused to a
decree of the Circuit Court Of Heurico county.
Paulscn vs.. Rogers, Second Auditor. s..
Petition for mandauus denied.
Virginia State Agricultural Society W. Burr,
&c. Appeal refused to decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of Richmond.
Nagee vs.. Robb. Rule requiring a new
bond within sixty days.
Schurtz vs.. johnson. Fully argued by P
R. Grattan for the appellant add Judge Crump
and John S. Wise, esq.,, for the appe|Iecs, and
submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

When the people Of the South consider TIL
ideas regarding them prevalent in the North
the hatred entertained for them by the resi-
dents Of that section is not to be wondered OF
Indeed it would be strange wero it otherwise
Tor many Northern people believe that we ari
savage barbarians, who delight 10 nothing ST
much as the murder of republicans. The fol
loving postal card to Messrs. Green 4 Wise
of this city, shows what they think OF us 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01

FAIRFAX CoNsERvATlvEs.-The conserva-
tives of Mount Vernon district, Fairfax county,
met on Saturday last al Franconia school house
for the purpose of nominating district officers,
but without organizing adjourned until Satur.
day week, to reassemhie at Pulman's at citi.
ems meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
RosEvILLE, MACoMB Co., M1CH.,
AnriI 10 1877

GENTLEMEN ~ our bulletin received. We
are not willing to 60 South. There al most al
are democrats, aud what would Northern re-
publicans 90 there only get killed With al
their families by kukluX and others. We
would have no protection whatsoever; only have
notice to leave the place 10 such a time or be
killed and burued out. Respectfully,
e.. SCHUCHART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
MATTERS - ErNEnAt

rhe Potomac Frui! Growers M..,.l d..
Exchange here aD2ut l. o'c.ot: 49,. g..
hour in an agreeable discussion ol a......
ing to irus culture 10 this sygu.ugi .....
The members o. the As>oci.l. .r
Chslkcy Gill9Eham T.. G3~m,.- ...r .
rcuturr.
The |. ). Treasurer. iurg.a.. 81.
mcut shows decrease Of oY,l ..va.
the nrblic dtht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
VIRGINIA EOTr&.

There have bees four ai,ii,,9nqi p.,.
in the case Of f.. + Wai;,. IN, t . +
Il :veDue CoIiec OF Of Il, H.e4mg5!
The aVant Courier 81 IL, ,a,Y.r,...
upou the postmaster 81 ii.g:.c>,..
fl7eI here, aud |!! cii;;m tta,.ro .
muster General, \ aumbrr O.! q. r..
:'cen prc:arr,d. "rt TIER, : . =:
lively TINE ii the ntar ;uturc.
z number OF farmers from arr"a,
On. were here to day for tn rrr? . a..
iug the meeting Of the Frn!i E.5".,..
The case of Fairt4Z g. the CO.. ,
Alexandra will nCt BE- he,ri il &c.. ,
Court of the UoiIcl Sj.,c~ .or twor..
Cases arc disposed CT mach ,,..a; 1.
seems likely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
CABINET MEET.N.,

The President held rc2.Ia. v,......
ing to-day. It is understood that ,..e r..'
the Attorney Gcneral a. to tic law; ,..'.. .
ADD the construction crca.iou, ,ra2.j.., e..
s!dered aOa that at.erwa:l, .Jm: sgg...
we're agreed to. The calf. na -
is looked for tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-01
from " aSssine;,,.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES 10 rEF r..

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES u rUr c...--
WASHINGTON, M.yI :.
The decision CT tbs Supreme c n,. .' ''
United States, yesterday, a!iira.iog Il,
the State Of Eirgin:. 10 full c.,.-.' '.' !. .
oystec ''iuDdunl' in tha wa,e.: p. -. t.
with the right 10 discriminate t.isa..
and others. opens Gear way "a g.,,. T..
OF revenue for the State. i i sal - j,
this decision il; properly soI.oee = ''.''
worth millions Of dollars u til ... .....,
wealth. 49,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16

The Dominion Parliament opened a- OF
tawa, Thursday. Governor Genera! Duferin
said in his speech The surveys of the P.-
cifc railway have been prosecuted with the
utmost yigor, and at a larger cost during the
past than in any previous year, but it has
not been found possible yet to complete the
location of the line, and have consequently
been obliged to postpone inviting tenders for
its construction. | am glad To he able to
state that, while the operation of the extra
diton treaty with the United States has
been resumed, negotiations arc in progress
for a convention more liberal and better
suited to the circumstances of the two eOGn-
tries Notwithstanding the loss of revenue
consequent chiefly on the diminution Of our
importations, the reductions effected, during
the current year, have gone far TO restore
the equilibrium between the income and ex
penditure, though great economy viii
still be needed to attain this object,
regret | am still unable to un-
nounce any progress in obtaining settle
ment of the fishery claims under the Wash
ington treaty, though my government has
made every effort TO secure that result. My
commissioners have made further treaty AZ
rangements with certain Of the Indian tribes
of the Northwest territories by which their
title is e1tipguished to 4 very large portion
of the territories west of the country covered
by treaty number four, and ! have made an
engagement to negotiate treaty with the
tribes east of the Rocky Noun
tains The expenditure incurred by the
Indian treaties is undoubtedly large, bat the
Canadian policy is nevertheless cheap, if We
compare the results with those Of other
and it is, above all, a humane, just
and Christian policy. Notwithstanding the
deplorable war waged between the Indian
tribes in the United States territories and
the Government of the country, during the
last year, no difficulty has arisen with the
tribes living in the immediate
vicinity of the scene OF the hostilitieS.