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New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE MAILS OF THE COUNTRY INCREASING.

WASHINGTON. Tuesday, July o, 1873.
During the twelve months ended June 30,
1875 the OF ordinary postage stamps by the Post
Office department. amounted to $40 46s 6l8, as against
S1s1sl 500 for the preceding The issues Of news
paper stamps increased from 81 00O605 to 003 S45
and Of stamped envelopes and wrappers from
$4616932 to S6O5774 The issues Of postal cards in
creased from about 170OOOOOO in number TO 2O0,O63,
OOO The total amount Of increase In the issues for sale
10 the public 81 975,l6 "a per cent
pared with the previous The total issues for the
ended June 80 1877 compared with the total for
the year ended June O 1876, showed decrease OF z
especially noticeable.
LEAVING TOWN
The Cabinet meeting to-day was unfrmtful
In matters Of general interest The Secretaries of the
Treasury, War. Navy and Interior having all gone in
search of cooler climates the attendance small and
the only subjects considered those pertaining to
routine matters In the departments. The President and
family having previously sent piano and few suits
OF furniture their Summer retreat at the Soldiers
Home went thither themselves this evening.
AN OLD RETAINER OF THE SENATE ILL.
Captain Isaac Bassett, the veteran door
keeper Of the Senate is seriously Ill ut his home Capt.
tol HILL Captain Bassett has been In the employ Of the
Senate for fortysx years. The first position he held
that Of page which he secured in 1882 through the nu
ence Of Daniel Webster.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
PLYoHT OF A DEFAULTER.

NORTH TsoL vt, July &C. w. Morse, ex-
collector OF the town Of Newport has been discovered to
b defsulter "a tho amount Of $1,000 He has ned to
Canada to avoid trresA
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
,rcppr.py TuOMPsON AT NORFOLK.

SECRETARY THOMPSON AT NORFOLK.
NORFOLK, Va, july 9.-Secretary Thomp-
ann. aecompanicd by several naval officers with their
famiea arrived here this morning outhe steamer ITALIA
pOoss They were received with the customary saute
by the receiving ship Franklin
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
LIQUOR-DEALERs IN POLITICS.
The Wine and Spirit Traders society h

The Wine and Spirit Traders Society held
a secret session yesterday afternoon 1T the Hos@sn
House, and II 10 understood that COMMITTEES
was appointed 20 present plan ~ -.
tion TO secure the defeal IN sh. As,sms %
certain "a members 60, % ns issisla,afs w.
sesson The pemcs 81 the mesnhsrs eho are spsessig
obnoxious 60 the socl ~ were as, giveH ~ .swi,sa
speaker James " Hustled Tue ai,sntsaee - tas asst
ing WAS small.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
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whhn p..rf he from ootp =. ~.
ene tmpcd ~ rstioLs thtre w az "a
disissteh - .narchs OF ~ iheJ ..t
sr--ssaE ~ 81 ,r, now lssested =
saya tiH ls'ifi eousand square miles,
The Wa "a 90 for pfolonssa wn aSc
emhtss s''st as,red people IN Cany "
iug sii ndnial .jred of the male @as, pei .4
afn taiiN n street Of the tswr q With
ana Tee lHB vaudng cmincaces, whsch an4 .
aff ssei1r ysn'age for an attaeknx paf
rns ,sStf ., at me mercy of an inoonsht ,
mefeui 'ig gcs wcr they disposed 10 "a, !
the Nhn lcscn Inhabitants have taksn "A 4
nuinh'f daJa in huge tunnel u.
The - rrposfs, sblch affords the q
i"F .as ,.sce John Day valley IN thJN
fof ahs bout sixty-nye miles long, am
"a. 80. 80 q - been completely deyasiatr
~, 49, N tas engagements thn have occuft
greater p0u ..wa,d ye,. ,,p with thr sayax,
ns ,n 'n, s y, a ,iy inadequate 20 cope sncecssful
Even when tseDi ~
with them" '"S van A
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT.
RUSSIA ACCEPTS TnE SITUATION

RUSSIA ACCEPTS lHE slItAiloN'
oogr.cuAKOFf IMPROVES oF THE ACQUISITION of
cYrnus-run DAruu QUESTION SETTLED SALTS
rACToRIfY.
The new treaty with Turkey is regarded
with favor by the British people, though 1t
is probable that some objections will be
raised TO the serious responsibility 1t entails.
Lord Beaconsfeld has had an interview on the
subject with Prince Gortscbakoii, who expressed
satisfaction at the cession of Cyprus. AT
Paris. the transfer of the island gives great
dspleasure. Sir Garnet Wolseley is to leave
for Cyprus on Saturday. The Batum question
has been settled amicably at the Congress.
Prince Milan has proclaimed the independence
of ScryIa.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
~ THE WAR PATH.
THR NUMr n, ',yr, r.ov rux vssI

Ths NUM-" lvgp FROM THE wEsr.
THE INDIAN ofFict W. 4eE lRiBuSF.l ~
GRAPHIC Accousls = 50 ,ress dispatches
lnf TELEGRAPH ioS oa the war path y
wAsuINeroS, July o.-N 'soa a. the In Aa
Idaho ID and Eastern oreeon,arc not cfss ,picSs ~
Office. The naubsr Of IndiaHsst mpo,
the resasvatons before any. hes.kSd -
was 4,O2o III all. The agent
that tn Indians at the Lemhi Ae96EtsSA Mi
while from the Umata Ressryation ths - - : -
bands but will rafncr fight the shoshones 'i ~
the number OF those possibly hostile to -, ~,
one warrior In four and there would be 556 see y ~ ~
on the warpath IL every brave left the reser ga
there claim OF that. 1t may be said, hos AZ
the above estimate refer only TO rescrvatth .s
and not the rowing bands OF the Columbia, whits<
computed to number 2, 900 souls.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
INDEPENDENCE OF SERvlA PROCLAIMED.

BELGRADE, Tuesday. July 9. 1878.
Prince Milan has issued proclamation de-
olarng the independence OF Serya, which was secured
by the Treaty Of San stefano and ratified by the Euro
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
THE AyGLo-TURKIsH CONVENTION.

NO FORMAL NOTICE SENT TO TIE POWERS YET
SURPRISE AT BERLIN.
LONDON. Tuesday. July o, 1873.
In the House of Commons this afternoon, Mr.
Bourke of the Foreign Office, in answer to MIR. W.
T. Forster Liberal Bradfordl. said that the English
ratification of the convention with Turkey was
sent to Constantinoplc some time ago, and every
thing is settled. Mr.. Barring, one OF the Second
Secretaries of. the ConstantnOple Legation, has
taken the firman to Cyprus. 1--WE have not yet"
said Mr. Bourke, had official notification that the
convention has been formally notified to the Pow
ers."
considerable sensation" the Berlin dispatch to
The Times says twas created here by the news of
the Anglo-Turkish alliance and the cession Of Cy-
prus There is feeling that the Oriental question
has entered upon new and decisive stage, and that
a remodelng process will continue after the Berlin
meeting is over. Some diplomatists have no hesta-
ton in saying that the European and African domn-
ions of the Porte less likely to remain in statu
ouo for the protection specially awarded to the
Leyant The first move, il is thought will be made
by the Roman Catholic Albanans on the confines
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. who desire to be incor
poratcd by Austria. In such Italy is expected
to occupy Albania and to offer TO exchange II for
South Tyrol No little curiosity is felt respectin
the course of France and Russia III the immediate
future"
TROOPS FOR CYPRUS.
LONDON, Wednesday, July 10. 1878.
The morning journals announce in official form
that Sir Garnet Wolseley will sail on Saturday for
Cyprus lie will take with him brigade of British
troops from Malta. in addition to the Indian con-
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10

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New-York tribune., 1878-07-10
GoRTscHAKoFF ON THE BRITISH TREATY,

HE DIsCERSs NOTHING OBJECTIONABLE IN II.
BERLIN, Tuesday. July 0. 1873
In an interview to-day with Prince Gortschakoh,
Lord BeaconsGeld fully and frankly defended the
Anglo-Turkish convention. Prince Gortschakoif
replied that Russia saw nothing Objectionable in
the convention, rs she entertained no pro-
jects for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the coast OF
Asiatic Turkey. He perceived no difference between
England's occupation of Cyprus and her occupation
of Malta He would always be pleased with every
thing tending to strengthen Englands road to India
because calculated to promote the prosperity Of
the whole world.
Prince GOrtschakOff and Beaconsield then shook
hands, as pledge of the new relations between the
two pOwers
New-York tribune., 1878-07-10

Though the announcementof Of the Angio-TuStap ITeaV
was not unexpected, II created profound kuSAton.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
MEMPHIS.
The Friendship or North Mississippi
The Opinions OF its Newspapers.

Pamela Miss Star: "a stranger who
had never heard of the late terrible epidemic
would not suppose, on visiting Memphis now,
that it had done any damage to the business
there at all. The numerous people he would
meet clad in the habiliments of sorrow might
give an idea OF the sad reality, but the activ-
Ity on the streets and in the stores would
cause him to regard Memphis as she is-the
Queen City of the southwest. Here and there
a gloomy, respondent merchant may be
found, it is true, but these are exceptions,
and such may be found anywhere and every
where. The merchants generally, however,
are in good spirits, and while they are
fully aware that a substantial portion OF
their legitimate and valuable trade has been
swept away by the scourge, they have sense
enough to know that the same country has
yet to be supplied to very large extent, and
that Memphis is the natural fountain from
which the supplies are to be drawn. 1t would
be sad day for West Tennessee, North Ala
bama and Mississippi that should witness the
downfall of Memphis, for all must sink or
rise together. In adversely or prosperity
they are inseparably connected. and it is the
duty and the interest of Memphis to stand by
these surrounding communities as it is their
duty and interest to stand by her. Let the
merchants of Memphis be cheerful and hope
fol, and they will all be thoroughly convinced
ere long. There's life in the old land yet y
Qkalona MISS I4mes: In our recent
visit to Memphis, we found everybody and
everything busy; goods remarkably low, and
Of quick sale. Judging from the receipts to
date, Memphis will handle more cotton this
season than she has for years, and perhaps
than ever before. The population is increas-
ing and the outlook is decidedly good. We
were told by several gentlemen, who were
we'll posted about the city, that the popula-
ton Tas decidedly larger now than it was
hef tho p
| Notwithstanding the predictions of many, that
Memphis would never rise rgain, her exports
and imports will prove to the contrary. If a
recurrence of the yellow-fever can be pre-
vented, In a few years she will become sec
ond to none along the great Mississippi"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
Modern ConHenIenoes.

Baltimore Sun: .iAt meeting of SCENT
lists held in London some three weeks ago a
paper was read on The subject of neglect IN
sanitary matters. After describing the now
well recognized rules which must be COM
piled with to insure the sanitary safety of a
house-such as trapping dFains and cutting
off direct communication between them and
the cisterns, sinks, overflow from baths, etc.
and the serious danger arising from neg
lect in these particulars, it was suggested that
Che duty should be devolved upon health
departments of Examining the condition of
houses having what is termed modern con-
veniences," and that every householder be-
fore taking house should require from the
owner certificate from the health authori-
Ties as TO its sanitary efficiency. If such
suggestion conld be carried in practice there
can be no doubt that it would lead to more
skilful plumbing, and would tend very ma
terally to lessen the number of caseS Of dip.
iberia in families, as well as of zymotic dis
eases generally on this side of the Atlantic.
The New York board of health is clothed
with power to enforce the correction of bad
plumbing wnsn II i5 ohoYn that the escape
of sewer gas has caused sickness IL the
house; but the board has no right to enter a
house before tenant occupies it. The pow
ers of the Baltimore board of health are
more limited, yet it is obvious that the true
policy of Legislators, whether State or mu-
nicipal, is to grant 10 bpardg OF health the
largest freedom OF action compatible with
the rights of others, where they have to deal
with preVentable Diseases"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
..Chat il Certatn,y for Me :,

A row occurred in leading Chicago thea
ter the other day. This is the explanation
given by one of the afternoon papers: Our
ing the third act, Mr.. Learock, who plays the
part of Elliot Gray so acquitted himself
as to be called before the curtain by the
plaudits Of the enthusiastic audience. In
answer 70 this call he appeared, and, with
his hand upon his breast, n,ade very grace
full SGlGam. In the fourth act Mr. Learock
again so acquitted himself as to draw from
his admirers manifestation of their warm
appreciation. Just as Mr. Learock was
stumbling over the stage furniture and dodg
ing between the scenes to answer the call, he
claims that Ar. Sharp, the manager, rang
the curtain uD on the last act, thus cheating
him of his anticipated ovation" The Tribune
says; "a call before the CURTAIN is more to
rising young actor than a thousand dol
lars. To take the curtain is the proud
est moment Of his life, To be defrauded
of that exquisite privilege by an en-
vious manager, afraid that his actors will
put on airs over it, is worse than thrown G
HIM into well. Mr.. Learock suffered this
ignominy. We all know that beautiful scene
in the gypsy camp, and the tableau which
follows the recovery of the stolen child 10y
Elliot Gray The audience clap their hands
and stamp their feet as the curtain falls upon
it, and the curtain rolls up again, and again
the audience stamp and clap. If there
should be one or two EXTRA stamps, the prin
cipal fgure in the scena : the hero-says:
THAT is certainly for me-, and he takes the
curtain Something of this kind happened
several nights, aad the stage manager and
the leading man failed to agree as to what
the audience meant. Some expressions OF a
mutual affection ensued, which resulted in
the temporary withdrawal of the Elliot
Gray and the substitution of another actor
in lis place. The whole matter was subse
quently disposed of by alnicable settlement
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
The Deadhead Fiend,


From New York programme: "Give me
three for the matinee, or two, say, for the
evening. Give them to me! oh, give them
to mel"
was passing through corridor of the lu-
natlc asyluln On Blackwells Island, says
writer IN Noahs Times, when l heard the
above appeal. 1t came from a middle-aged
man, whose wan countenance and appealing
attitude attracted my attention and caused
me to halt.
Seeing me, he approached, and, extending
one hand, asked in wheedling tonesi
"Give me two for a matinee"
Cant man come to the Island for a
pleasure tour among the unfortunate without
being followed by the free ticket Nemesis ?"
thought l, and asked the keeper what was
the matter WITH the NAN.
Its bad case, "Dsaid he, "a very bad
case"
"What is the matter with him2"
'!He is a frse hcket lHnatic: resulting from
very dangerous ana increasing malady. 1t
is born of the desire to get something for
nothing"
'Do you know his history?"
''Geli, it appears that in some evil mo-
ment man gave hirEl a deadhead pass to
the theater. For time he was happy, and
he spent a great deal of time and money in
getting or trying to get free tickets. He
succeeded. but the more he obtained the
more he Wanteu, Ant.l Ette Teslre fQr Tree
seats became mania With him, and this
finally resulted in complete lunacy. All, it's
a terrible thing" said the keeper, as he
gazed at the poor lunatio and sighed.
Cant you get me four to-nlghts" asked
the luuatic,
did not consider this as an evidence of in
durable lunacy, because | had heard the re-
quest so frequently made by supposed sane
people.
mo" replied, 81 cannot give you four.
but would you Like three to the National the
alter. and see the Happy f.anily."
The luuatic shuddered, his eyes rolled, and
he said, With sudden burst of passion, mo,
l dom"
remarked to the keeper that did not be-
lieve this man was so utterly incurable as he
had supposed.
left the scene end TIE lunatic, who was
amusing himself with little PIECES OF cards,
the corners Of which were cut off. What q
terrible lesson there is in this case. What a
caution to the great army of bores and
.ticket-fends." They had driven great
many people unto the verge Of lunacy by
their persisteney and cheek in search OF free
passes and tickets, but did not imagine tnat
they were so constituted as to suffer them
selves. This is not only a caution to the So
called ticket-fends, but to managers who
cater to the crowd
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
JACRRON KIRKmAN

Every town afflicted by yellow-fever pre-
sents a hero. Friars Point, Mississippi,
furnishes one in the person of Jackson Kirk
man, the editor Of tho CodA0niiau. Mr.
Kirkman is a bachelor, had but few ties to
bind him to the community, but, loving hu-
mainly more than himself, he breasted the
storm of death in taking care Of the sick and
burying the dead. As an evidence of the
''unbounded admiration, respect and esteem"
which the people of Friars Point entertain
for Mr.. Kirkman, they held a public meeting
few nights since and presented him with
an elegant watch and chain. Mr.. Dan
Scott, son Of Chancellor Scott, who lived
aud died in this city, was selected as the
speaker for the occasion. His eulogy upon
Mr.. Kirkman was as beautiful and eloquent
as it was appropriate and deserving. We
make the following extract from Mr. Kirk
mans reply.
Gentlemen and friends, it is altogether IN
necessary that | should attempt to express
the affection inspired in my heart Ly this
manifestation of your regard. But, dear as
Is the thought OF your approval Of M con-
duct, fattering as is this demonstrs lion of
your affection, dearer, UNNECESSARILY dcarer,
Is the knowledge that, in some deg.ee, |
may have lessened the sting of death for
friends, and the assurance that my pre- sence
and efforts were consolation to distressed
survivors. do not wish to revive here, to-
night, vivid picture Of the sad scenes it
was my fate to witness, but will merely
mention that from each and every one of our
noble dead, IN whose funeral rites l assisted,
with the exception of our lamented Judge
Rucks, who died few moments before |
reached him, and the sweet lady, Mrs.
George Alcorn, whom l did not see living in
iickness-I say from each and every one of
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11

The New Orleans Times pleads for full
celebration of the carnival when next Mardi-
GraS arrives, and asserts that those who OPP
pose it were the runners-away from the cpl
demic; adding: why should not the Cres-
cent City throw off the yoke of sadness
which has been forced upon her, and reas-
sumo the olden and gladdening mantle of
festival?" and concludes, "Le ROi jaune est
mort! Tire Ee ROi du CGrniral!' We dear
ly love the Mardi- Gras celebration in Mem
phis, but our hearts are too heavy and our
sorrow1ng memories too busy to observe it this
year. The New Orleans Picayltne, we OBJ
serve, also favors the celebration as an incen-
tive to business. Itsays: 1.-The carnival fes-
tivities being our greatest attraction to our
customers in adjacent cities and States, and
TO strangers from the north and west. it is
not only wise to give them, but extra exer-
tons should be made"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
HOW Fortunes are Lost and WON.

A Colorado mine operator and ranchman
discovered large deposit of carbonate of
lead and zinc blend near the South Arkansas
river, about seventy miles south of Lead
vile. A Dispute arose between them, and
the ranchman agreed to sell out to his part
ner for six thousand five hundred dollars, if
the whole amount of money was paid within
eight months. The mine operator actually
stinted himself and family the common nee
essaries of life to get the money, and paid
four thousand out of the six thousand five
hundred dollars, but havinga large number of
unpatented mines to work out the annual as
sessment required by law, could not meet the
last ayment in time. He went to st. Louis,
and tried for three months to raise the money
by offering onehalf the mine to any good
business man that would Join him and pay
the SIX thousand FIVE hundred dollars that the
entire share, when fully paid up, would cost,
but failed to raise the money, On his return
to Colorado, his ranchman- partner ooolly
told him that his time was up, and it would
just take about one hundred Thousand dollars
to get his share in the mine. During the
miners absence In st. Louis, the ranchman
had worked few feet into the mine, and
uncovered as great deposit OF carbonates of
lead with silver as has yet been discovered.
These gentlemen now hold their property at
the snug little sum of five hundred thousand
dollars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-11
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1878.
sUPKHINTENDENT LEON TROUs-
DALE

AZ the meeting Of the school board on
Monday night, Mr.. EdginRton offered reso-
linton recommending the reappointment OF
C,l onel Leon Trousdale as State superiE-
tendent of instruction, the position so ably
Gil ed by him for the past two years. This
resolution was unanimously passed, and will
be most cordially Endorsed by the people OF
,Jemphis. where Colonel Trousdale once To-
sided. and where he is universally esteemed
The people Of Memphis, of Shelby, of West
TENNESSEE, and we may say Of the entire State,
with singular unanimity, favor the retention
Of Colonel Trousdale in the place he has
filed so satisfactorily. The Gallatin Eraai-
iHer says:
The teachers institute for this congressional
district has been in session at the courthouse
since Wednesday last. 1t Is, OF course, un-
der the immediate direction of Colonel Leon
Trousdale, the State superintendent of public
instruction, and tins a fit occasion to ailude
IN Inc great work that has been accomplished
bv Colonel Trousdale during his term CT SER
vice. He has awakened general public m
ferest in the cause of education, without
which IT could not be supported by popular
apuroyal He has organized and set In mo-
ton in every district Of the State educational
institutes whose object is keep alive the cup
port of Improvement and public sentiment
Without these powerful efforts of Colonel
Trousdale we have no doubt that the school
system Of Tennessee would have been sig
nal failure. We hope thai Governor Marks
will reappoint him. Doubtless there are
many other persons in the State fully compe-
tent 10 the work, bDt they are untried.
Colonel Trousdale has been tried and IL not
found wanting. He has been weighed IN the
scales and proves a success. This Is 40
time now for swapping horses. Let well
enough alone. If Governor Marks desires
his administration to be a success he must
hav, tried and competent men about nam for
fha work. New men will have to learn their
work.
such seems to be the general voice Of the
people OF the State. Certainly Shelby county
is solid in favoring the appointment OF
Trousdale. He has every qualification for
the position, as has been demonstrated by
his success as State superintendent, and he is
loved throughout the State on account Of his
fidelity to friends and principles; his frank
ness and truthfulness in all things; his
amiability and aversion for causeless conflict;
his prudence of speech and action, and his
faultess sense of justice and knightly corr
tesy. Such a man is Leon TroUsdale, and he
should DO retained in the place he adorns
with his scholarly attalnments and great per-
sonAl popularity.