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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

READINESS WITH WHICH STORIES AXE BELIEVED
PAINFUL DUTIES OFTEN IMPOSED ON sCPERIN-
TENDENTS AND OTHERS.
To the EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: Long ago there stoOd-it is among the
visions of my childhood-an old house hoay and gray,
on one OF the main streets. IL has long the
way OF all Old houses in this country that are net bait OF
something substantial than wood. There were GER
tain tradons in that house had lived eodly minister
OF tie Gospel who long before he WIS an old man WAS
stricken by fierce disease, and there he lost his reason
Ard no other provision could there be than to
fasten him by chain at his fresie far enough to
prevent his falling into the fire. He was not rich; his
people did what they could, bat OF his stipend
or and his wife, with her children ana house
hold duties hardened with and think what an
accompaniment to her daily life was this everpresent
sorrow. Remedial measures were few or none There
the minister sat in his armchair chained at his own fire.
side till death kindly took him To his better home
Later than this there were warehouses where men were
chained and shut up and kept from doing BARN to them
selves or others till lite should itself out And
later still aud intelligent treatment reeogn-
ton OF various phases Of the disease, insanity resulting
IA cures in large proportion of cases. certain stigma
certain superstition Is removed, and the disease anu
the remedies are understood. And yet certain amount
OF the old superstition remains. certain amount OF
prejudice and curious feeling that in some way there
"a wrong aud oppression The public is ready 10 sup on
horrors and only ready TO believe wrong, so tiit
when highly wrought talc or I'puIJ o',V
only too ready belief while If one reason on the sugcct
he Is gravcy told where there is SO much smoke mere
must some fire There sort of mystery apout ne
revelations which suits come tastes. ana the Hore ih-
probable the tale the more easy II IS 10 sWaliow. NH,
would quiet the fears and uneaslnesS OF those VINO
have dear frie nds in such institutions. Ihey are uhuor
the Of wisc able and IN many cases IhLis,' men.
VINO con ScentiOusly do their work anu they nave
hard and painful task All their patients as te
restless, uneasy and want to get OUT many Ua ee
are hard To manage dcceltfll, cunning untrue II
they chained IL IL cruel. II they are snul up ~
cre-f they attack their attendants 1t Is crcl 10 uft
them in selfdefense The good and wise snerlhtehuent
OF an as um lately stabbch by pi'ens al uiou
n i'm the struggle he had wounded ned the maniac,
what cruelty and brutay 1t will do 10 harm to nave
moi he too MANY safeguards around the sick and the
afflicted There should also be more and better tra i
nurses and attendants. But there should also DC at
i'm good men, and should not condemn them and caii
, 81 hynncritea VERiTAs.
New- YORK, Jan. "a, 1871
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TIE THOMAS CONCERTS.
Edttor Of The Tribune.

TO me EUItVT OF IHe ITfVUHt'
SIR: am glad you have undertaken to re-
mind the public Of their "prescnt ana pressing duty
toward Theodore Thomas. The people OF NcwYork 10
appreciate his services TO art and not unwilling 10
testify their appreciation; but they have hardly realized
the necessity for action and they do 10. know how 10
20 TO work Let suggest way in which the true
lovers OF music give this gallant and oncenduring
conductor little practical and present announcement
They can 20 10 Stcnway Hail whenever symphony
Concert Rehearsal Is advertised. aud buy number OF
admission tickets To give away u persons Who World not
be likely buy any themselves. We all know tiat tie
subscription to the Symphony Concerts has been very
successful, hat simple admission tickets can always DC
had and II the wtlo-dO admirers of Theodore TIL
would spend dollars apiece In this way0r mere
II they afford IT, less II five dollars - btyoe 'elr
means-the result would be comfortable addition TO
Thuinas's revenue. d. u.
Bro0kil,l Feb. l. 1877.
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ELEVATED TRAINS SLOW.
VARIATION or NINE MINUTES BETWEEN THE Up
AND DOWN TIME-How IT COULD BE DONE

VARIATION or NINE MINUTES BETWEEN THE Up
AND DOWN TIME-How IT COULD BE DONE
AWAY WITH.
70 the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: The travellers on the New-1ork Ele-
waited Railroad have just of complaint against
the managers OF that road for the way in which the
trains are run Tie average time OF the trains, going
north from Lbetyst. to Fiftynnth-st is 20 minutes;
thu average time going south from Fifty-nnth-st TO
Libertys is 30 minutes This loss OF nine minutes by
the down trains is occasiOncd far have been able
to observe by the down trains being compelled To wait
on the switches the up trains TO pass or conrse it
cannot be avoided one OF tho trains must be on the
switch to let the other pass but complain Of what
consider unnecessary delay and loss OF time ocoasioned
By the up train being invariably far behind time as 10
compel the down train wait long, sometimes from
three 10 five minutes, the switches believe this can
o. rcnedicd by the engineers running their trains more
nearly on time corresponding to each other that the
upran will have passed the lower entrance TO the switch
in time let the down train pass without more than
half minute delay, or with no delay az all.
An answer may be made to this that two up trains are
frequently TuD close together that the down train
would have wait for the second even II the nrst
passed the switch; but objection Is mas tle
first always behind and the down train has 20 wait
for IT, hear frequent complaints from persons travel
inc on this road oi the slowneSs OF the down trains.
think this mig be remeded In the way that Suggest,
and as The managers of road appear to attention
20 suggestions made by the papers respectfully request
you III call their attention 10 this, ana obhgc
AeU York, Jan. 80, 1877. A. W.
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PIEDMONTESE RASCALS.
To he Editor OF The TrlbMme.

SIR It was hoped that the traditional Italian
rascal had faded away with the decadence Of the old
style of Gramasthat style characteristic Of the old
Bowery. But il seems that must not dcudc himself
with any such hope, for further back than Monday
evening bran new comedy presented and an Amer
lean comedy that which could not, 1t seems. drop the
traditions OF the stage long enough omit the preSenta
ton of that too well known traditional rascal And why
did Hr Glover pick out the Picmontcsc With whcl TO
humor his Intentions Why did lac say NcspOlitan
or Gcn0ese or Mianesei Or better sll ana what would
have been much more appropriate why dd he not say
plain italian"
The truth is is about time that dramatic authors
sbclyed this character Il il old I did well enough
steamers Many persons have travelled IN Italy since
then and have met with worse rascals there than
anywhere else AIrlLio.
Netu- York, Jan. 80, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03
A HALL. FOR MR.. THOMAS.

TO the Edttor Of The TrtGHne.
SIR: am glad to see you approve of keep
ing the subject OF Thomas Music Hall under Discus on
In time It may awaken sleepors Ia action Every who
goes to The rehearsal to-day shudders at the possibilities
in case of fire, and yet rest satisfied with seinway
Hall As Mr.. Thomass most apprecistlvc admirers
10 be among those who make sacrifices IN order ~ enjoy
him. why not form stock company am sure there
are thousands who wifi he glad 20 take modest shares
it, and eaca add stone 10 tic building.
Nelc- York, Feb. l. 1877. 4. {. BooARr.
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CHAIRS AT THE CROSSINGS.
IA. Pd,for o( Phe Trlbaas

TO INC EdFFOT Ut !"V I'F0""e
SIR Here is an employment for men. Let
them provide chars properly constructed, upon which
ladies' and old gentlemen may cit and be carried
TIE street crossings, charging small price for tho
same. Of the street crossings foot deep in
sush, and many parsons would rather pay literally than
wade through IT, Take, for Instance the corner Of Cham
hers and Washington OF this arrangement
Ia upon the roreeone conclusion that the clear
ing OF these crossings cannot be dome at the Of
the city. J. H. HOWE
Passate, N. j., Jan. %, 1877.
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Ghe chief element OF stability IN the best ordinary ma
scnry1 h only $50 pounds above water and co p0unfs
less than this when submerged, the comparative vale
OF this new method Of masonry construction will become
apparent, -, 80, Xiv.
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and te INQUIRED II he understood the nature OF an
oath "For certain, boss" said the citizen II swear
70 a lie l must stick 70 Aim!"
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TREA TNENT or TIE INSANE.
GOOD CARE NEEDED.

| READINESS WITH WHICH STORIES ARE BELIEVED
| PAINFUL DUTIES OFTEN IMPOSED ON sCPERS-
TENDENTS AND OTHERS.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1877-02-03


To Hs GrnsrH Asseab,y w hc state of
INutO,.:
THE undersigned citizens w the STATE 0f
Illinois respectfully represent That w the
year 1870, more than SIX Years since the ur..-
ple "a tins state, by vote w I44. TITO Nv 1g.
80. al lpted the su.called Bail..ad sections
% the New Cons itutitun, whose ayuwed WV.
jvcJ was t. prevent IN future Efus- abuses Iu
railway management, BY enforcing $
supervision and control uf tine various tau.
road corporations then dong busiBes ~ that
should thereafter do business within the
huits ut the state These prOvi.i ions wers
ralIiiet by vote ui more jhan SIX 10 one
That a. was made not only the implied but
the expressed duty Of the General assembly,
to enforce the provisions OF these Sections ly
| appropriate legislation.
That notwithstanding this solemn oblpa-
ton on the part uf the repr eseutati, es III he
/ people, hnd AZ the cnd uf siN wears 10
I adequate legislation on the subject. except
upon one point and are constrained "a br-
/ lIeye hat the influence aud power III nur
| great railway corporations have been txerted
to oppose and nullify the strongly expressed
popular will. 80 To prove tins we respect.
fully call your attention 70 these facts
4. Section of Article ! | provides That
eve railroad corporation shall maintain
public Office ur place ID this State ior the
IA sati n u its busInt Is that records aud
(COHtnarf OH Fourth Pd.eJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-16
THE CANADIAN LABOR CONGRE So.

The Canadian Labor Congress, in ses.
sion in Toronto, passed the following
resolutions on Thursday:
1. That in the opinion Of this Con-
gress it would be advisable, and would
tend to improve trade, II the hours OF
labor we're reduced in every branch OF
industry from ten to nine hours, and the
strict limitation Of overtime would be
followed by advancement, Intellectually
Q, Whereas, it is impossible to secure
thorough representation on the floor OF
the Houses Of Parliament OF the work
ing classes until we are represented by
men of our own class; therefore be 1t
Resolued, That this Congress pledges
itself to use all legitimate means in its
power to secure the election Of working
men to Parliament. and to support any
workman's candidate nominated by the
Parliamentary Committee or the local
labor organization Of the locality in
which they reside.
8. That in the opinion Of this Con-
gress the convict labor Of this country
should not be utilized so as to come un-
duly in competition with free labor,
and that such convict labor should not
be let to any company or individual, but
should be used by the government for
the benefit of the whole country.
4. mat this congress instruct luS Iu-
ture parliament committee to memorial
lied the Governor General through the
Secretary of State for the establishment
by the government Of bureau Of labor
statistics.
5. That this Congress believes that
the principle Of cooperation in both
production and distribution is OF the
greatest importance to the working
classes, and until we put this principle
into practice we can never hope to place
ourselves in that position In society to
which our usefulness and industry en-
title US.
A brief discussion occurred on each
resolution, and the Congress. after
passing votes OF thanks to Hon. Mr.
Blake. the press, and others, adjourned
sine die.
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

MAYoRALTY OF New ORLEANS
New Orleans, August Is. 1877
Sealed proposals will be received at this ofl
until MONDAY, Goth inst. at 10 M, for repal
to the following school houses. In aecordafI
with specifications on file:
McDonogh No. 1, on Laurel street. betwe
Philip and First
McDonogh No. Q, Vaudeville street, betwe.
Rampant and st. Claude.
McDonogh No. 3. Spain street. between Lo
and Goodchildren.
McDonogh No. 4, corner Of Aiix and Ba
tholomew, Algiers.
McDonogh No. 5, Market street. between Mo
roe and franklin, MeDonoghville
McDonogh No. 6, corner Camp and Rerl
Sixth District.
The right to reject any and all bids lis !
served. ED. PILSBURY. Mayor
aulf til
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

OFFICE FIREMEN's CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION.
City Ha !, Third Floor,
New Orleans. August IA, 1877.
Sealed proposals will be received at this off,
until IL IA, August "a. 1877, for the building
FIFTY-TWO VAULTS in Cypress Grove Cen
etery No. l. according to specifications ON flee
this office. The association reserves the ID
to reject any and all bids. &C.
THOS DEYEREAUX, Y
FRANK KEEHN,
au1i lot Cemetery COMMITTEES.
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MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEM
BY Hoey, Macon IL O'Conu
SALE OF THE REVENUES OF TN
Lie MARKETS.

DEPARTMENT or COM
City Hall
New Orleans. August e
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTs
w the Council Chamber, City Hl4
MONDAY, August 81. 1877. at IL o'cIoE~s
the revenues OF the following mentioned nj
kets, for the month of September 1877, viz:
Fruit and Vegetable Markets,
French Meat :.
Poydras and Pile :.
IRENE :.
Washington and Port :.
St. Bernard
LeBreton -
st. Mary's
Magazine
Claiborne
Jefferson City
Sorapuru
Ninth street =.
Algiers
DryadeS
The Markets will be sold separately.
.. Terms and conditions-Caah on the spot I'm
8. Currency.
The city reserves the right to reject any a
all bids. CHAS. CaVANAC.
Administrator OF Commerce
au16 IS q 2427
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NOTICE TO BAKERS.

MAYoRALTY OF New ORLEANS. /
City Hall. August ii, 1877. /
The average price OF fresh -four being this daI
eight dollars; in accordance with said valuation
the price Of bread for the week. commencing on
MONDAY, August 10, 1877, will be: -
Fifty-seven ounces for twenty cents.
Twenty-Five ounces for ten cents.
Fourteen ounces for five centaAv
Bakers OF bread are reqp'
best -four of the above val
use OF damaged or infericI
for sale in this city Il n nesof Pla asnln
OF bread are reauf coast landings.
police station sand WEDNEsDXg
nance: either IN AZ on board or to
material Bfanyilia
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WANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN FORMER

WANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN FORMER
w ly connected with the Press Of Mississippi,
a 81 uation. Has an extensive acquaintance
throughout the Southwest; is possessed of bust
ness capacity and energy. Has had extensive
experience and practice as travelling end solicit
ing agent, and is willing t devote his time till
he 1sf of Sc TENDER in acquiring IL ~, nation
about and the details of the line of business
preparatory to travelling. for very small COM
Densasion. Address b., Democrat Office.
jy13
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Elk Gov. CASTOR can evidently have
the Democratic nomination for Gov.
ernor of Massachusetts ii he wishes it,
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TO RENT.

WANTED-TO RENT. WITH BOARD, TWO
w large, airy and comfortably furnished front
rooms. in second story, gallery all round. con-
venient to two lines of cars table always sup
piled with the finest that the market affords.
No one need apply unless well recommended.
Address X. x K. Democrat Office. jy7 tt
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WANTED BILLS FOR COLLECTION.
w Particular attention paid to the collection
of all bills entrusted to my care The under
signed will make arrangement with mer-
chants physicians or any one having bills for
collection. at a small salary. or very small per
centage Satisfaction guaranteed and the very
esty and capacity. Address COLLECTOR. care
Democrat Office ie27 If
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral on
Fifth Avenue, New York, will have no
seats.
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t1 SO FOR PIANO TUNING-BEsT WORK.
spl..)O $50 Magazine. ID. LEIGH, Soiree
Pianist. jy29 1mGu
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Ho FOR CARRoILTeN THIS EvENTNG.-Enter.
tainment of Vaudry hifes.
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For SnJe.

new and in perfect order, will be sold very
cheap. Address MACHINE, Democrat Office.
my1 If
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WANTED-BY A BOY SEVENTEEN YEARS
w of age. who resides with his parents, u DO.
sition Of any kind where he can make himself
useful. Address EDMUND, Democrat Office
aIIt6 st
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FOR SALE.
BUGGIES & CARRIAGES.
rTyHE UNDERSIGNED Is STILL AT HIS
Old stand. 3S CarOndclet street,
FOR SALE.

And will sell carriages and bugges for a lower
D, Ice than any dealer in he South for the next
sixty davs to me. TO make room for @ new fall
stock. vii, sell lower tnan any dealer, in the
city for CASH, or thirty. sixty and ninety days
acceptance. to suit the eme gency. 80.
N B.-T have exclusive control and sale OF the
celebrated Emerson Il Fisher top and no top
buggies. that caunot be surpassed for beauty
elegance, cheapness and durabi lty in the
United States. They are manufactured of the
best material, patent wheels and axletrees
seel bows, very light and yet strong, oll-t' m
pered English steel springs-all fully guaran-
iced !; all Of which will esold in accordance with
/ have also largo stock of CHILDRENs
CARRIAGES fr2m q 9p to SO; full asS0r +
ANESE UMBRELLAS. new style and water
proof. Call at IS Carondelet. and examine be-
fore buying elsewhere ana sav VI tbs
ufactured by Messrs. McLear & Kendall. of
Philadelphia.-,the largest and most successful
send tbeir goods to every city in the United
States; have many established repositories
well stocked with the finest work. over the c3nn-
try and build 1000 and 5000 jobs year. This
work is the very best quality for wear and com $
fort fully guaranteed for twelve months. This
firm has stood all the financial cruptiops and
panics for twenty years. and to-day is far In adj
vance of any establishment II the country.
p. ST. also buy largely Of Messrs. Dart d hey
nolds, of New Haven. Conn. the young, and a. en-
build about sixty Jobs week-work that cannot
be surpassed for durability and finish, fully
guaranteed. .
Call at IS Carondeet street. and examine.
auStf L. T. MADDUX.
T .UMBER CABINS, ETC
The undersigned are still at their old stand.
No. $50 Delord street. New Basin. and are
prepared to sell cheaper than any other house
In the trade from this date until November.
1877.
Great reduction in the price Of CABINS.
w. w. CARRIE & CO..
$50 Delord street.
New Basin. New Orleans.
New ORLEANS July T. 1877. iy11 en-
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

Nntice--Dnring The Absence of cur Mr..
Ewing the only persons au hurized to collect
and Iece pr for money for us are Il. Johns II
and A. Schneider.
WILLIAM KING & Co,
au12 1t GO Common street.
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WANTED-BY A BOY SIXTEEN YEARS
w ofd-A situation OF any kind where he can
make himself useful. Please address FRANK
X, Philip street, between Clara and Magnolia.
au16 st
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WIANTED-AY YOUNG MAN. SON OF A LATE
wv cotton broker, and Of highly respectable
family, wishes to learn the cotton business.
Best references given. A small salary expected
Address e. c. this office. AUS st
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-AT PURVES' SASH FACTORY
w two first-class bench hands. aul6 str
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yNIANTED-A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w man twenty years Of age. in a store or any
capacity that will enable him to support himself
and widowed mother. Can give good reference
az to character, etc. Address WORK. Democrat
office aul2
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|. Shooting Match. 200 yards. with <Springf#
rifles, open only to members OF Military or
panies. Entranc fee, 81. Prize, Silver CO.
with stand and Goblets On exhibitionM
Iitienthals, 95 Canal Street. III
2. Glass Bail Match. Prize, Silver G T|
trance fee, so cents. Open to all.
8. Swimming Match, 800 yards. Priz
gold. Entrance fee. IS cents. Open to aI
4. Skiff Race, one-quarter mfle and hi
Prize, S. in gold.
8. Tub Race. 200 yards. Prize. So in gold.
6. Tableaux. to commence at p. m.
Z. Ball, to commence at Q d. m.
Subscription to Ball, so cents.
Guns and ammunition furnished on I
grounds.
During the day the entertainment will be II
to the public.
Ladies' invitations can be had from any mel
Der. ~
- All entries can be made on application to
Henderson or Col. T.. Borland. jr.. i07 Poydr
street. or W Gowland. 13l Rampant street.
au12 SuWe&Fr 2w
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WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN. A SITUA-
w ton in a country store; would be willing
to work for his board only. Address H. b. this
office. aul5 1t
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E,OR SALE-A TRACT OF LAND In THE
II parish of Pointe Coupee. Louisiana, meas
urng about twenty tire arpents front on False
river. and containing about twenty-five hun
dred acres sugar lands. with brick steam sugar
house and cabins for laborers. Will be sold
either in block or in small farms, at the option
of purchaser.
Apply to ARTHUR DENIS,
aIl14 i'm 1O4 Canal street q
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w near Camp street. established In 1s47, ten
Cooks. Laundresses and House Girls. VIM.
CLELLAND. 1e24 If
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E1OR SALE OR Rem 1.-THE TWO-STORY
Il frame slated Dwelling House and appurte-
nanees at the corner OF st. Charles and Dufossat
streets, with large grounds, comprising the up
per half Of square bounded by st. Charles, Du-
fossat Bacchus and Soniat Streets
apply to ARTHUR DENIS,
aul4 I'm 1O4 Canal street.