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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-05

MIR. Gladstone said the armistico removed all
apprehension of Turkeys being encouraged by
the hope of English aid. 1t also removed the
reason for persevcring 10 the vote, now that
there was no apprehension of Russian occupa-
ton Of Coustantinople The Government by
the menacing attitude they proposed to assume,
were taking a step 10 the direction of barba-
rism aud violence. Persevering with the voice
could only demonstrate that the nation was
divided. While urging that the vote Of credit
be withdrawn in favor of the address to the
Crown, which he had proposed, be said he
conceded the necessity of supporting The Gov.
eminent by some declaration before they en-
tered the conference. He would support the
Government in using their Influence to induce
Russia to reDquish her claim for the retroces
sion of Bessarabis; also, in everything relating
to the free navigation of the Danube and in
obtaining liberal terms for Turkey as far as
consistent with the interest Of Turkeys sub.
jects.
Mr.. Claiborne Hardy, Secretary of War,
pointed out that the Government was ignorant
of tho conditions Of the armistice, and the
Russian armies bad reached point which, if
the negotiations failed, might be dangerous for
Europe 1t was important to be prepared, be-.
cause wars of late were sudden and unforeseen.
The Russian bases Of peace wcro exceedingly
vague. and although the Government had been
told the condition relative to the Straits was
withdrawn, it still remained. The Govern.
ment's object was to secure permanent and
solid peace. Grudgipg e6.000,000 now might
involve future expenditure of f600 ZOO. 900.
Ike government had been misrepresented
throughout the country, and was not now going
to accept an empty vote of confidence If the
vote of credit should be denied it was time for
them to resign. They did not desire to lead q
crippled existence. The powers were armed to
the teeth. and single spark might light fire
threatening the best interests of the country.
They asked the House to give them the vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-05
COMM EEtCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, February 5, 1873
Flour is dull, heavy and unchanged. Whc.t i.
scarcely so iirm, and receipts arc light; tho only
sales reported to-day were st l25 ard 80 Corr
continues to advance, in consequence CT tie
scarcity white sold to day ut 60, and mixed n
n M ei in precs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-05

Aracng tic bills introduced in The House oil
Representatives yesterday AID referred, was ope
to so amend The Constitution Of the United
States as % provide Tor the election OF Presi
dent aud Vice President by j direct vote Ct the
pc0ple, and to provide for q second election
from among lie TWO highest candidates, if
neither secure, a majority of the popular vote,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-05

NEW YORK, Feby 5.-Stocks dull and , EtH',
Money ash Gold l02al02!. Flour witao!:
decided change. Wheat !slc lower 0''A
quiet and heavy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
AS to ReDOrterS.

The newspaper reporter is undoubt-
edly peculiar person, and none know
his pecullarltles so well as those who
employ him. AS a species of the HUI
man family, presenting, of course, a
certain proportion of abnormal excep-
tons to the general rule, he is a person
of enthusiasm, enterprise and much en-
durance. He is not always or generally
imaginative. His best types run rather
toward systematic accuracy as to facts,
the tendency toward imaginative flights
being usually crushed out by editors,
who prefer facts to fancy in their news
columns. The fancy reporter, of whom
"Gath" is perhaps the highest American
type, dwells wholly in the regions of
imagination, and wins literary renown
and reward at the sacrifice of moral
reputation as a person mindful of the
truth. But The regular, average daily
reporter is O. hard-worked drudge, for
whom a great diversity of gifts is need
ed. He must be ubiquitous. He must
be of all parties, schools and creeds, or
else of no party, school, or creed He
must be ambidextrous, and capable of
living without food or sleep. He must
keep the run" of variety of things,
past, present and to come, as incongru-
GUS and conflicting as the articles in
cyclopedia. He must never make mis-
take. He must have the patience of
Griselda, and, the sweet temper of
saint. He must return snubs with
smiles, and when he is refused at the
front door, he mnst get his information
at the back gate. He must be intensely
interested in the most intensely stupid
people and things, and must frequently
sit in the seat Of the scorned at the feast
which he is to glorify in the next days
paper. He must be as methodical as a
clock, and as versatile as weathercock. |
He must be all things to all men: if
by any means he may get an item. He
must be person knowing all things,
and having no opinions about anything.
He must contribute largely to his news
paper, and never have his individuality
recognized. Philadelp llia Bulletin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12

the Ministers to Spain, Austria, Italy, Brazil,
Mexico, Japan, and China from $4,000 to
$4,000, and those Of our Ministers to Chill and
Peru from $4,000 to $500 per annum The
bill omits any provision TO, United States Min
listers Resident at Belgium and the Neither
lands, or for Charges d'Afaires to Denmark
and Switzerland.
The joint commission considering the
transfer of the Indian Bureau to the Military
Department, heard Secretary Schurz the other
day He disclaimed any personal desire to re-
tain control of the Indian service under the
Interior Department No branch Of the de-
partment's business is SO troublesome and
thankless. He thought the Indians entitled to
humane treatment, and that could only be ten
dered through the process of civilization, edu-
cation and kind treatment This the military
were not fitted to promote The military arm
of the Government he did not consider gifted
with the patient labor required to place the hoe
in the Indians hand, and teach him how to
use it. flf aa f4
The joint commission appointed at
the last session of Congress to mature plan
for the reorganization Of the army has COM
pleted it's labors, and made report to both
houses of Congress in the form Of bill, the
salient features of which are as follows: The
army, exclusive Of the signal corps, is limited
to 10000 The artillery service is changed from
regimental formation to batteries or
companies, and is consolidated with the
Ordnance department., under the con-
troll of the Quartermaster. The staff
service, is abolished. The Engineer and
Medical Corps is not materially
changed The Adjutant Generals and
Paymaster Generals staff are abolished, and
system of interchangeability Of line and staff
officers similar to the European system is sub
stituted Provision is made for the reduction
of officers by the discontinuance of promotions
| and appointments until the number is reduced
The offices Of General and Lieutenant General
to terminate with the death of the present in
cumbents. A new series Of army regulations is
to be published Provision is made for the ed
ucation of cavalry. Adjutant General Town
send and Quartermaster General Meigs are tc
be retired 'i''
The President has made the follow
ing appointments: Eugene J, Ball. Indiana, to
be Consul at Pesth; David H. Bailey, Ohio
Consul General at Shanghai; Andrew Y. Nc
Cormick, United States Attorney for the East
ern District of Texas. Postmasters James
Gallup, Grand Rapids, Mich; james W. Mack
Holden, Mo-. Ansel D. Brown, Burlington
| Kansas
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12

President and Vice President, and the decision of
questions arising, was taken up. Mr.. Edmunds
addressed the Senate in favor of the bill. :.
Mr.. Garland submitted resolution. which
adopted nstructng the Committee on Indian At
fairs to inquire whether it will not be wise and
pedient, by appropriate legislation, to pro-
vide for revision of the exiating laws regulating
intercourse with theIndian tribes in the indian Ter
ritory.
HoUsE.-A large number of bills were intro
duced, among which were the following To COM
pei national banks to receive the standard silver
dollar as an equivalent in value to the gold coins
of the United States; directing the Secretary of
the Treasury to use $10000,00O of legal tenders
held for the redemption of fractional currency
in payment of that amount of the $50 bonds ;
by Mr. Vance On. C.), to repeal the United States
Electoral Supervisors law; by Mr.. Atkins, to make
minor subsidiary coins legal tender for all debts
due the Government, including the payment of GUS
| toms dues; by Mr.. Burchard, requiring national
banking associations to receive legal tender coins
deposit at par. and in exchange at par for United
States and national bank notes, also directing the
| United States Treasurer to receive coins of the
United States in exchange for United States notes;
| by Mr. Buckner, amending heSllver RECOMMENDATION
act; by Mr.. Cummings, to provide for the redenp
ton of subsidiary coins of the United States and
for their reissue by Mr. Page, to enforce the Four
teenth and Fifteenth amendments to the constitu-
ton. Mr.. Durham (Ky) moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill directing the Secretary OF
the Treasury to stop the coinage of the trade dollar
and to exchange, at the treasury and the various
sub-treasuries, the standard dollars for the trade
dollars and to take the latter, thus received, and
recoin them into standard dollars The vote
stood 154 yeas to 81 nays-not two-thirds.
Mr.. Sayler introduced resolution calling upon the
Secretary of the Treasury for certain information
Mr.. Garfield objected on the ground that it would
| be imposing a large amount of unnecessary work
on the department. Mr.. Sayler-" Then the coun-
try is not to be informed of the condition of the
treasury" Mr.. Foster suggested that the resolu
ton should be accompanied by appropriation OF
25 600 to defray the expenses. The resolution was
I not received.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
MISCELLANEOUS GLEANINGs.

At the meeting of railroad Presidents
of the great trunk lines, held in New York the
other day, itwas decided that the present pool
ing arrangement on west-bound freights be
continued fcrfve years frombhe LIST of January,
the percentages to be determined from time to
time by Commissioner Albert Fink, to whon
absolute power is given in the matter. Tho
percentage+of the pool is at present: Erie, IS
per cent; New York Central, SO; Pennsylvania
IS; Baltimore and Ohio, 9. ut was also resolved
to maintain the rates for east-bound freight
and passengers.
Look out for countereeits of the trade
dollar. Anexceedingly well-executed spurious
limitation is in circulation
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
Keening a Man.

: Within the past three months sin
gular wedding service was read TO a
couple in this city, both of whom are
well known. The lady had consider
able fortune, which was SO settled upon
herself that her husband could not
touch it. The gentleman, however, was
not aware of this. The lady arranged
the marriage service to suit herself, and
when it was pronounced the gentleman
swore to love, honor and cherish" but
did not add the words about endowing
her with all his worldly goods" The
lady swore she would love, honor, obey
and keep" her husband, and thus the
difficulty was solved. This reminds us
of the wise saying of the Danbury Neaus
man, Girls, never marry until you can
support husband" -Pittsburgh Tele-
graph.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE President has appointed ex-Sen.
.abor Henry S. Foote, of Tennessee superin-
tendent Of the New Orleans Mint, vice ex-Gov.
aa3an removed. The following appointments
have also been sent to the Senate: Edwin A.
Merritt, Collector of Customs; Charles R. Gra-
hao1n, Surveyor of Customs; Silas W. Burt
Naval Officer; Thomas HillhoJse, United States
Assistant Treasurer, all at New York. United
Sta6es COnsuls- Cohen, Pennsylvania,
at Pernambaoo; Henry Dithmar, New York,
at Breslau; G.. W. Fish, Michigan, at
Tunas; John L. Frisbee, Michigan at
Rio Grande, Brazil; John s. MSsby, Virginia, at
Hong Kong Asa G Prindle, New York, at
Para Henry Raggles, Connecticut, at Malta
Eugene Schuyler. New York, at Birmingham
VIM. Thompson, District of Columbia, at
Southampton John G. White, Illinois, Secretary
of Legation in Brazil S. Newton Pettis, Penn
sylvania, Minister Resident and Consul General
to Bolivia G. Harris Heap, Pennsylvania, Con-
sui General at Constantinople.
The public-debt statement for No
vember shows an increase of nearly three and
quarter millions of dollars. The increase of
the debt is accounted for by the payment of the
IS, sol, 900, Halifax award ~ e
Supervising Architect Hill viii be
suspended from Office pending his trial on the
Chicago Indictment
The commission having under con-
sideration the proposition of transferring the
Indian Bureau to the War Department met at
Washington last week and began taking testi-
mony. DR.. Barstow, Chairman of the Board
of Indian Commissioners, was the first
witness. He thought the proposed transfer
unwise, and that, if effected, it would work ad-
versely to Christian operations now in progress
He thought it impossible for the body of the
Indian Commissioners to work in harmony with
army officials as it did with civilians, and gave
as his reason that the army was formed for ar,
to subdue enemies and make peace, rather than
to promote religion and friendship E. M.
Kingsley, member Of the board, held similar
views He said we need an army with hoes
and spades for the Indians, rather than swords
and rifles Both Of the witnesses defended the
Indian Agents as body, and said the Wholesale
abuse was unwarranted.
The Consular and Diplomatic Ap-
preparation bill, as presented to the House, pro-
poses to reduce the salaries of our Ministers to
Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia.
from 1880 to $4,000 per annum; those Of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
Rattlesnakes Killed by a Cat.

A cat that kills rattlesnakes is owned
by Chas. Baker, a granger who is re-
claiming desert land on the ella, oppo-
site Mohawk. The cat watches them
until they uncoil and start to glide off
then jumps and catches them by the
back of the neck, chewing the vertebra
till the snakes are dead, and with his
claws tearing loose any coils that may
be thrown around his body. He has al
ready killed several.-Arigo9od Sentinel.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
A Son Kills His Mother.

A terrible illustration of mans capac-
ity for crime when under the influence
of rum comes from Allegheny city, Pa.
Mrs. Fullerton, an old woman of 60
years, being on visit to her sons
house, the latter, in the evening, sent
out for a quantity of whisky, of which
they both imbibed so freely as to be-
come intoxicated. Toward midnight a
quarrel arose between them, during
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12

den, and the county officers are powerless to
even make single arrest Prominent citizens
who have been threatened have fled for their
lives, and jackson, the county seat of Breathitt
county, is almost depopulated
Hon. Efingham Lawrence, Of New
Orleans, prominent Southern planter and ex-
member of Congress- is dead.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12

which the son beat his mother on The
head with a piece of wood, knocking
her down and inflicting wounds from
the effects OF which she died two days
after. The unnatural son, who is quite
young, has been arrested and committed
for trial.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Hast.


Her new husband is German.
Orville Grant, brother Of Gen. Grant,
who was some time ago placed in an insane
asylum, has been released, and is row at his
home in Elizabeth, N. J. His mental faculties
are still impaired.
West.
Advices from the West report that
the Indians in the Niobrara river region of Ne
braska are raiding the ranches and running off
the stock of the settlers.
The Chicago and Northwestern rail
road has declared dividend of 315 per cent.
on preferred stock, and 2 per cent on common
for, the past six months.
The employees Of the three leading
pork-packing houses in Chicago, 1900 in NUM-
Der, struck Last week for an increase of wages,
suddenly bringing operations to complete
stand-still.
The GRAND Jury of the United States
Court at Yankten, D. t., have found twelve in
dictments against DR.. Livingston, the ex-Indian
Agent of Grow Creek.
liz w doAlIASS UOh COuhuJ AAONd) pun
house was burned a few nights ago, and five of
the pauper inmates were consumed in the
flames
James Mcmahon, Chicago saloon
keeper, and q young medical student named
John c. Hayward, sat down in the formers
place of business to play game of cards for
the drinks. dispute arose, and Mcmahon
elected Hayward from the house This SO en-
ragged the student that he drew pistol and
shot the saloon-keeper dead. Hayward is from
Fond du Lac, Wis.
The Anchor Mill, at Minneapolis,
Mimi, was destroyed by fire last week Loss
estimated at $4,000
't1a south.
Episcopal Bishop Wilmer, of the
iocese of Louisiana, is dead
A fire at Macon, Miss, DESTROYED fifty
ouses, valued, with their contents, at $500, COO
A correspondent of the Louisville
Courier-Journol, who was sent to Breathitt
county, KY, to write up an account of the
civil war raging there reports that affairs are
indeed in deplorable condition, and that, in
stead of being exaggerated, the stories about
the strife there do not represent as bad state
of affairs as really exist The law is oyerrid-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12

HNDoo scientists claim that the earth
S 1000, 900 years old. u
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
NEWS OF the WEEK.
FOREIGN NEWS.

George Henry Lewes, the eminent
English author, and husband of George Elot
Arizona citizen., 1878-04-26
pr. 5sekson,s Denial.

During the last month we have pub. lished several items in defense of Dr. Sheldon Jackson, against whom seri- ous, malicious and slanderous charges have been made. We had thought that nothing further would be necessary, but we notice some of the New Mex ico journals are still abusing Dr. Jack son, and assert that since the Dr. and his friends do not flatly deny the charges, it is to be understood that they are in 8 measure true. For the benefit of those journals We give the following note from pr. Jackson, which with what we have already said we consider an ample defense:
 DENVER, COLo, April 12, 1878.
 MR. EDITOR - notice in some of the Arizona papers Q telegram, accus- ing me of stating that "in Arizona and New Mexico such thing as chastity in females of twelve years and upwards is not known, &c."
 1 made no suci statement whatever. l did say concerning the Indian wo- men of Alaska, that they often sold their daughters Of twelve and fourteen years, to traders &c., which is true. But this you will perceive is very different statement from the one pre- viously published.
 By pen and press, and public ad- dress in the leading cities of the coun- try, l have ever sought 10 awaken new interest in Arizona, and the develop ment of her resources, and have al ways spoken with respect Of her pio- neer population. Yours truly,
 SHELDON JACKSON.
 To JOHE P CLUM.
Arizona citizen., 1878-04-26
Irrigation h California.

California has taken up the sub ject of irrigation in way that prom. ises good results at no distant day The late legislature provided for the office of and appointment of State Engineer at a salary of S6,000 per an mum, and appropriated $1OO,OOO to en. able the engineer to effectually per form his duties during the next two years. The droUth of 1S76-7, evident ly hastened this important State action which will quite surely lay the founds ton for magnificent agricultural and horticultural State, with much greater certainty oflarge production every year Arizona legislators would do well tC watch the methods and progress of ir rigGtion in California. The old and disiointed, and individual irrigation works here will sooner CT later have to be superseded by a vastly improved system which will economize the water, and make it's application easier The Arizona statesman who shall success fully lead off in this respect, will do a great if not the greatest public service possible for the Territory, and will de. serve the highest honor in the way of political preferment.
Arizona citizen., 1878-04-26
Military Orders.

First Lieut.. J. W. Powell, Eighth In fantry, is relieved fTcn duty as mem Der of the General Court Martial ap pointed to meet at Camp Grant, Ari. zona.
 Firt Lieut.. E. D. Thomas, Fifth Cavalry, is relieved from duty as A. A. Q. NJ, in connection with the construc- ton of military roads in the Territory of Arizona, provided for in Act oi Congress, approved March 3, 1875.
 Captain c. P. Eagan, now on duty in Southern Arizona, is directed to re- turn to his station by May 1, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
 During the absence from Depart ment Headquarters of Captain c. P Eagan, c. S, First Lieut. c. J. Baily, Eighth Infantry, will in addition to his other duties, take charge of the office of the Chief Commissary of Subsist- ence of the Department.
 Captain J. II. Lord, A. Q. M, has been ordered to proceed to Los An geles, California, and make an inspec ton Of the money accounts of Major J. II. Nelson, Paymaster.
Arizona citizen., 1878-04-26
The Kew Mexico Trouble.

The late serious trouble in Lincoln county, New Mexico, originated in the killing of one J. F. Tgnslall, on Feb. ruary Is, by Sheriff Wm. Brady and posse, while serving C writ detach ment, said Tunstall having first fired upon the Sheriff. The friends cc T1n- stall sought revenge which hes result ed in the killing Of Sheriff Brady, and the killing and wounding of half dozen or more men from each of the contending factions. On the 4th ins- tant, Judge Brigtol and party lief, Mesi- la to attend the court term in Lincoln, and the Indepent says:
 IL has been assertained that it was the intention of the murderers of Sheriff Brady to complete their hellish work by taking in " the District Court party, this intention was frus- trated by the thoughtful action Of Col. Dudly, commanding Fort Stanton, who dispatched Lieut.. Goodwin and ten cavalry men to meet Judge Bristol and party, aud escort them in. The Commissioners of Lincoln county, have appointed John N. Copeland as Sheriff, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Major Brady.
 At last accounts the state of affairs, in Lincoln was most desperate, and il was rumored that both factions were receiving numerous armed recruits.