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The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29

its and obey orders with alacrIty ana
cheerfulness. They are eager to meet
the foe and end this trying campalE"'
Ere many days The final battle VIII De
fought and Joseph and his braves either
gone to the hqppy hunting grounds or
prisoners en- route to Oregon. General
Sturgis with six companies OF the oe'-
enth Cavalry and one of the FIRST Cav
airy, has oyerhauled the fugitive Nez
Perces on the Yellowstone river, and
attacked them with vigor. He drove
them eight miles and captured several
hundred Of their ponies. There were
eight privates wounded and one killed.
We did not ascertain how many of the
enemy were placed hors du combat, as
they succeeded in getting off with
their killed and wourded.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29

INDIAN RING. - 1t was reported
several weeks ago that Secretary Schurz
was making an earnest attempt to probe
the iniquities aud rascalities Of the In.
dian Bureau. In doing this he is
brought face to face with a ring com,
posed of'the most adroit and Infamous
thieves that have ever made an ATTEMPT
to swindle the Government. 1t does
not appear that Mr.. Schurz has been
making rapid Roadway of late in this
on taught, and it is still an unsolved
problem as to whether he or the ring.
stsrs will Observation-Disclosures.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29

No EXCUSE FOR The
following is just as applicable for Idaho
as for Ohio where it was first published /:
There is a demand for labor in Ohio
and Indiana, and illinois, throughout
the west, south west and south. There
is not tramp in the land" says an ex
Change, "but can earn enough to live on
if he will We believe this to be true.
Enough to live on" may not mean
roast beef every day for dinner, and
lamb chops or veal outlets for supper
and breakfast it does not mean broad
cloth and silk /; but when one cannot
get these, he should be satisfied with
less. Those who are not compelled TO
practice strict economy these hard times
constitute very small traction of the
population. A little self-denial and
some patience on the part of the work
ing class will sweeten their frugal fare
and tone oown their hardships till the
sun OF prosperity once more warns up
the dormant industries Of the land.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29
LAND FOR IRRIGATIoN.-There is a

LAND FOR IRRIGATIoN.-The is a
sage brush plain over $50 miles in
length BY 80 wide, between Snake and
Boise rivers, that will some day be val.
liable farming land. Irrigation kills
sage brush, which only grows on the
most fertile lands. Water could be
turned onto this large piece of land
from Snake river, and yet Idaho Terri
tory does not show enterprise enough to
take steps toward doing it. Our Leg
islators have never had SURVEYS made
and the cost calculated upon. The
cost will be considerable, yet that large
tract Of rich land is worth irrisatiup.
Idaho World.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29
A Fight with the Nez Perces.

BOHEMIAN, Sept 10 a courier has
just arrived from Crow agency with an
official di-patch from Gen. S,urels.
He says IN substance, the Nez Perces
fanked him and proceeded down Cork 5
fork. He followed them two days and
came on them on the Yellowstone, about
seven miles below the mouth of Clark S
fork, and fought them nearly all day,
and reports that he captured several
hundred horses and killed Il great many
Indians. He lost some soldiers. The
Crows fought and captured $50 horses.
The Nez Perces had burned NJ. G.
Adow's mill and several ranches among
others, Stones and Rouse's.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29
Sturgis' Fight.

HELENA, Sept. l7.-The Mdepen
DENTS special from Bozema, F., Montana
18th, says Sturgis, assisted by How
ards cavalry under Sanford, bad fight
on Canon creek on the morning OF the
l4th. A number Of Indians were killed
and many horses were taken. The
Crows got away with the Nez Pcrces
pack animals. They report that the
River Crows from Mn>cIeshel have
headed off the Nez perces and are
driving them towards Gen. Stureis
In the two fights the Crows and soldiers
have captured nearly one thousand
horses. The Grows have about tour
hundred Nez Perez horses at the
agency. Over three hundred Grows
wele to join Gen. Sturgis on the even,
ing Of the l4th, when he would again
pursue the Indians. Howard wa>
twenty FIVE miles behind him. Ore
gonIan Tel.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29

SITTING BULL AND JOSEPH .-Twclve
months ago when Sitting Bull was
''cock of the walk" the newspapers
throughout the country had him set
down as degenerated West Pointer.
and we anticipate now to hear that
Chief Joseph is Five Pointer and halls
from New York. We might as we'll
begin to tel it. as culed from j seph's
letter to the IVutchman. When quite
"A little boy, JoSeph's parents crossed
the plains, AMI one night while en-
camped on the North PIatt. fearful
bail storm came upon them which
stampeded all their cattle. Little Joe
started 10 pursuit. but the next morn
ing nothing could be seen or heard of
the boy or the cattle. They had
disappeared like IA blown ous candle.
and an old trapper says, that all the
stock run gradually into ntf.I>as and
joseph into bad Indian Oreq0nian
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-09-29
From Howard's Headquarters.

(By courier to Bozeman, Montana,)
HDoRs DEPT. OF COLUMBIA. IN THE FIELD,
CAMP ON CLARK's FORK, NEAR THE
MOUTH, Sept. ID, l877-9.30 P. NJ.
Sturgis, under Gen. Towards c'm-
mand, in rapid pursuit Of the enemy,
struck them on the Yellowstone, near
the mouth Of Clark's fork, this after
noon. The general has just left his
camp tojoin Sturgis before morning.
| follow with the main body to morrow.
The command is short Of ratious and
our cavalry forses are about used up,
but the officers and meo are full Of
pluck and spirit, and respond promptly
to the generals untring energy.
MASON, Act. Inspect. Gen.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
BURGLARS DEVICES.

HOW SAFES AND VAULTS ARE OPENED BY
MEANS OF AIR.PUMPs, BLow-PIrEs
WEDGES AND MASKS.
The most skillful operations of burglars re-
Gently have been effected by means of the air
pump the compound blow-pipe, in connection
with the drill and the wedge. 1t is impossible
to make safes perfectly air-tight, where metal
is in contact with metal. In opening and
closing the door, allowance must bc made for
friction, air therefore enters, and consc-
quently fine powder can bc introduced by the
air-pump. This instrument has metal por-
ton resembling a lengthwise section Of q
cylinder which is applied to the opening be-
tween the safe door and the safe itself on one
side.
The openings on two other sides Of the door
are filled with putty, and when tho pump Is
set In motion the vacuum produced causes air
| and fine powder to rush In at the remaining
opening. One Of the latest methods Of pre-
venting the use Of the air pump Is by packing
the joints with rubber or its equivalent, max.
ing cushion on the jamb to receive the door,
which from its elasticity suits itself to any
inequality In the metal when the door Ia
closed, and, forms tight joint, preventing the
introduction of nitro-glyccrine or any liquid
explosive Is well rs fine powder. II has been
demonstrated that where undertaking Is not
used fine powder can be put in at the rate Of
an inch an hour The air-pump Is without
doubt tho most dangerous tool now used by
burglars
The compound hlow-pipe, In connection with
the drill, cin he used on all safes made ex-
clusivcly of i-'n and steel. The only protec.
ton agains; il knhwa Is "Fanklinite," min
cr5,l composed OF peroxide Of iron, oxide Of
zinc, and oxide of manganese. In appearance
1t rese mblcs magnetic oxide Of iron, aud II,
advantages over iron and steel Is that it is hard
by nature, aud heat cannot soften 1t. The
temper can, of course, be taken out Of steel by
tho blow. pipe as steel Is artifcially hardened
aud then the drill readily effects an entranc,
into the snir.
Wedges are successful where they can b,
operated. In the newest safes, doors and
janihs are protected against wedging by step
and rebates and n tongue and groove. A stron,
tongue Is fixed all around the door, projecting
from its inner surface. A similar tongue !
made on the iainb of the safe, against whicl
, the door closes. The latter Is made to fit In
side the tongue projecting from the insd
, surface Of the door, The door is opened by
lever or movable hinge, which throws /
square into place, kcying it on all sides.
Protection against masked burglars is guar
antecd by the use of time locks in coniunctio
with combination locks. If II watchman
obliged to give up the combination to burglar
at night, they cannot effect an entrance unit
morning, at which time the clock is probabl
!, cat
National Republican., 1877-09-10

appearance OF Mr.. Scott was marked contrast 70
the sparkling Jcwelry aud nnc-cut clothes Of Bob
Ammon, the boss striker, whom interviewed
Just week ago In Pittsburs jailp
The register.book Of names at Shakespeare
house az stratford on.Avon contains the auto,
high renown. II begins In 1872. In 1873 John
Howard Payne entered bis name. In II, writes
Olive Logan. see sonnet written In neat hand,
and hnd y Is the crision Of David Paul Brown, Of
Philadelphia. who dates istS In the next yenr
tnnA Cora Mowatt registered Her handwriting J.
that Of mis- In boarding school, tmid and
'wohbly." y. i. Davenport, the actor, accom-
panied by his kins.woman, Miss vining, registers
Mowntts grace and beauty charmed the metropolis,
and Davenportf fine appearance and powerful act
Ing were also greatly applaudcd In 1921 Sir Wal
ter Scott was here. quaint autograph catches
Field and lady"-that qucstionably complimentary
eupbcmism for "wife," which now fortunately has
passed ont OF vogue.
IT Is no secret that Theirs, during the last
weeks Of his life, was constantly watched by Gov
ernmcnt spies. He was followed by detectives
whenever he appeared on the streets, and the
movements Of his friends were reported ffom day
70 day. II II rather inconsistent TO treat man
like . murderer one day, and TO bury him as a
Government acted consistently IN countcrmanding
the order for State funeral and leaving the vet
cran alone IN his glory" The Home Minister. in
however, as little tact as he did during the closing
debate IN the Assembly In the course Of his
spcech, ho said: "You fOrget that the men now ~
office issued from the elections Of 1sI1 and formed
part OF that National Assembly which may be
described as the pechcator Of the country and the
liberntor OF the soil" deputy Of the len sprang
to his feet and pointing with his finger to Thiers
cried, "Niola le liberateur dn territory" The
on the venerable statesman, checred for five
minutes.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
THE PEOPLE ARE IN EARNEST

Both political parties in the Presidential
campaign of 1876 demanded radical re-
form Of the civil service. Those platforms
have during the present year been rcafllrmed
in nearly every State in the Union. Not
withstanding these facts, however, there are
certain public men who take 1t for granted
that those declarations did not mean any
thing. They defended the old system son,e-
times openly and directly, but more frc-
quently by making demands from the Ex-
ecutivc which are utterly inconsistent with
the< principles professcd by both parties
through their platforms.
Now, whatever politicians may think Of
this matter, the people undoubtedly wisl,
that the promises which were made to them
should be carried out The number Of per-
sons interested in the Offices are hut few in
number compared with the millions who
desire q pure and economical government,
such as best can be secured by permanency
in the tenure of Office This is living
question. 1t Is one upon which our public
men must make a record, and It is well
enough, therefore, that they should under
stand that the people earnestly desire that
the Offices of the nation should be taken
out of politics They are tired Of seeing
them used rs the private property Of Con-
gressmen to promote their selfish purposes.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
NEW BOOKS.

"Poems,n by Eva" Of the old Dublin Nation
first edition-revised and corrected by the
author.
EVA needs no introduction to our Irish
American friends She is one of the bright
souls who, thirty years ago, joined in splendid
union TO touch the heart Of nation and ele-
vate the people through their higher patriotic
emotions. Eva" belongs to the company Of
Duffy, "speranza," Mitchell. Meagher, O'Brien,
and not spirit Of young Ireland" was more
devoted, and few moro scrviccable than she.
Her poems arc no mere jinCling rhymes, but
strong with thought and wide with human
sympathy. There Is no doubt that the Irish
citizens Of Washington, especially, will give rs
generous reception as this interesting work
deserves Many of the poems are now, but we
venture to say the old ones will remain the fa-
vorites. Such for instance as the song God
save the pcoplew which contains such grand
spirit
"God save the people all
White thrones and sccptres round them fall,
Shout aloud the sacred call
God save the peopler'
Mr.. ID. A. Brosnan, q street, between Ninth
and Tenth, has kindly consented to act as
agent for Washington.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
THE TENURE OF OFFICE LAW.

A repeal of tho tenure of office act has
been advocated recently in several quarters.
We see no necessity for such action. While
We favor the policy Of allowing the Presi-
Sent to exercise his constitutional appoint
ing power, unrestricted by Congressional
tictation, we believe that the tenure of
sffice should be as certain and secure as pos
ible. There is no good reason that We can
hink of for repeating the law which Sc
Eures to officers the right to hold their posi-
lions for the full time for which they are
appointed unless sooner removed for suiii-
sient cause, by the consent Of the Senate
As the consent of the Senate is necessary
br the appointment Of such officers 1t is
very proper that they should also be con-
nlted AZ to their removal. This principle
IN no wise interieres with the rights which
lho Executive possesses as TO original ap-
Pointments. In regard to them his action
should be independent, and all appoint
nents thus made by him should be con-
smcd If the appointees are persons OF
good moral character and possessed OF
proper business qualifications for their seve-
nl positions. The Senate cannot refuse to
confirm persons thus duly qualified without
hdulgiug in spirit OF faction which would
be, If porsevcred in, utterly subyersive OF
oil good government
A repeal of the tenure -of-Office law would
really he n step backward in the matter Of
true civil service reform. The very life OF
such system is that all subordinate officers
shull hold their position for life, or during
good behavior, with the privilege of retir'
Ing upon half pay If disabled while in the
service by disease or the infrmities ofage. II
is essential therefore, to the completeness o.
such system that even the President should
not have thr Unwcr to remove officers except
for misconduct or ncfliciency. This he car
do under the provisions Of the tenure-of
office act, and he should neither have no
desire any further power We say, there
fore, let the law stand.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.

The grand reunion of the soldiers Of
the late war, both Union and Confederate
at Marietta was decided success, notwith-
standing the fact that the weather was very
unfavorable. The Presidents speech, while
1t properly avoided all reference to any par.
tisan topics, was an able and effective plea
for that reconciliation between the North
and the South which he has so much at
heart All accounts ogreo in stating tia,
the reception accorded to Mr.. HAYES in his
native State was most cordial. II is quite
evident that whatever few disappointed
politicians may think of him, the President
has strong hold upon the affections Of tn,
people, and that he will grow stronger and
stronger from day to day as the integrity o
his purposes becomes more manifest.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
A ROYAL VISITOR.

New YORK, Sept. 9.-There has just arrived
In this city by the steamship Columbus from,
Havana, on furlough from the Spanish army
in Cuba, cousin of the King of Spain, namely
Brgadier General Prince Louis Mar Ia Fran
cisco de Bourbon, and who Is now stopping at
Spanish hotel on Fourth street. He is about
twenty two years Of age, Of soldierlike appear
ance and an intelligent face. He and his
brother Henry, who is now In Cuba, were
formerly supporters Of Don Carlos, and when
that movement collapsed they were allowed
to volunteer for service In Cuba and accepted
the offer. Prince Louis visits this country
professedly to recruit his health after the
fatigues Of the war In the Ever Faithful
Isle" His promotion has been wonderfully
rapid, from what ever cause 1t comes. The
father of our Spanish visitor prince Henri dc
Bourbon, Duke Of Seville, vice admiral Of the
Spanish navy, brother of the Prince de Assis
consort of Queen Isabella, second son Of the
Infante Filncisco Paulo, Duke Of Cadiz
brother of Ferdinand VII, Queen Isabella's
father was killed In q celebrated duel by the
Duke Of Montensicr near Madrid. The affair
took place on the 18th Of March, 1870, at
Alaron when Prince Henri was shot through
the head. The trouble arose from Prince
Henri publishing q virulent at tack on the
Duke, stgmatizing him as q traitor to Spain
and French pastry cook" Both contest.
ants were Republican deputies In the Consti-
| tutonal Cortes. The Prince was an enthusi.
astic Republican, and had previously lived ai
exile at Paris with Naryaez and Gonzale,
| Bravo. He was forty-seven years old at tn,
| time of his death.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
TIE DANGER OF PARTIAL views

A want of comprehensive views is the
bane of nearly all our American writers and
takers about subjects which involve ques-
tions Of political economy Nothing is
more common than for long speeches to be
made upon the subject OF the tariff, in
which the matter is treated entirely with
out any reference to the internal relations
Of the country rs affected by the tax on
tabacco and spirits, or the condition of our
currency. So, too, very plausible theories
In regard to greenback currency are pro-
mulgated, In which no thought is taken in
regard TO the money Of the other parts of
the world with which we have commercial
relations. Propositions for u grecnback eur
Tency and the restoration OF the old silver
dollar are grayely put forth without ever
stopping 10 consider whether 1t would be
practicable to make them circulate together.
1t is thought to be sufficient II the popular
fancy can be pleased. Practical results are
o matter Of secondary consequence.
Mere theories are at the best dangerous,
and those are especially so which are the
result of partial and oue.sided view of a
subject. There is hardly any question in
political economy which can be considered
alone All the economic interests OF man
kind are connected by numerous visible and
invisible ties The currency, tho tariff
t<Ansporlation, labor and capital, and ever
National Republican., 1877-09-10

THE fact ought to be widely known and
kept constantly before the people Of the North
that there are many thousands Of acres Of
valuable land for sale In Maryland and Vir-
ginia, in the vicinity Of Washington. These
lands have been thrown on the market In con-
sequence Of the change which the war effected
in the labor system Of those States. Farmers
In the Northern States who wish to procure
homes for their children cannot do better
t',an to purchase lands in this neighborhood,
which are In the vicinity Of good markets. In
healthful climate and In every way more de-
sirable than any lands which can now be
bought in the West. These lands have been
overlooked hitherto, owing to the fact that
emigration has all been attracted West. Citi-
zens of Washington should advise their friends
in the Northern States of these facts. You
can do them no greater service than to inform
them Of the opportunities there are now OF
making great bargains in the purchase Of
lands in this vicinity. This information can
readily be communicated by sending copies Of
THE REPUBLICAN, with the article marked,
to persons likely to be dcsirous of purchasing
lands.
National Republican., 1877-09-10

lighter slabs will be Iaid, and the whole roof
will not only be fastened together, as arc the
walls, but will also be tied down by the same
means and covered with earth. The vault Is
so constructed that after 10 Is once closed II
will be impossible 10 removes single stone
from the structure. The whole will be hard.
ccmented, outside and In. The interior d..
mensions or the measurements Of the chamber
are Length, 2 feet II inches; width, feet;
height, feet 8 inches. The floor is single
stone, In which there Is beycled indenture or
a trough-like basin. The coffin, the bottom Of
which Is perforated, rests over this basin. The
vault Is partly below the surface and partly
aboYe.
National Republican., 1877-09-10
BRIGHAM YoUNG's TOMB.

fTUH Vt SfIT INV 77tTU1H,
The vault In which the remains are to be
deposited is thoroughly substantial structure,
built by Morris 4 Evans after a plan and in
structions leftby President Young. The founda-
tion, base, walls and cover are Of cut and faced
red sandstone. The walls are Of square blocks
laid In regular courses, all joints being broken.
The blocks eall drilled and fastened together
vertically and horizontally with heavy steel
rods and loaded, These walls are also Joined
to the base course by steel rods inserted dag
onally. The cover or roof will be Of finch
sandstone slabs, and over the joints Of these
National Republican., 1877-09-10
DIED.
BIRD-On SUNDAY morning, at two o'clock, Jon
BIRD, of Ieesburg. Loudoun county, Va
Nntra If G,naral hefeaftar

BIRD-On SUNDAY morning at two o'clock, JOHN
BIRD, Of Leesburg. Loudoun county, Va.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
CLARRE-On Sunday morning. September ., At
the residence Of her brothern law, Mr. NJ. d. Morris,
No. ITt1 Eleventh street northwest, Miss MARoARkr
Her funeral will take place nom the house to-day,
(Nfnnlay) at o'clock r. The relatives and friends
ofthe family are respectfully invited TO attend.
McKEAN.-On Sunday. September ., MARY, In.
Giili daughter Of Fred. q. and Lille Mckea
Noicr OF funeral hereafter.
GRlrFlTH.-On SUNDAY. September o. Is.T, OF con.
sumption, nt The United States navy ward, League
Island Pa, FILA GRtrfIrIf, stephnlighter Of Civil
Engineer Franklin \. station. U. \. ".
Funeral services wilt u" held at Trinity church,
at o'clock Friends are invited to attend. tSaTl
PAYNE--on September $. 1877. at Twelve IN.
nt Iialcys Cross ltntis Fairfax county Va RACHEL
.\NS, believed wife OF Frank In H. Payne. aged thirty
tlIrrr years three months and lwcniy y.two days
Funeral will take place lhis (NonlRy) afternoon, al
two pciock from the residence Of her pnrsnts No iy
fully invited to attend.
National Republican., 1877-09-10

As OUR citizens buy their school books this
week they should think Of the fact that the
money they pay for them Is sent out Of the
city, instead Of being kept here There Is no
reason why an excellent series Of school book,
should not be published here. Great fortunes
have been made in Northern and Western
cities by the publishers Of such books. We
hope that some firm in this city will avail
themselves Of this opportunity Of establishing
this profitable business here. All that il
needed Is for some responsible firm Of pub.
fishers to undertake the work. There are
eminent educators who stand ready to pre-
pare the books.
National Republican., 1877-09-10

WHOEVER the mound builders may have
been they seem 10 have left no written records
Of their history. We can learn nothing Of
them except from q careful study Of the relies
which may be found In the mounds. In many
instances these mounds have been opened by
ignorant or careless persons, and the contents
having fallen into the hands Of persons who
did not properly appreciate them have beer
lost or destroyed. An effort should be made
| TO have all future investigations conducted by
suits may be preserved for the benefit Of Amer
lean antiquities.