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Bushnlen.

Their speech is series of clicks, interSpersel
mere and there by harSh-sounding and utterly
unlntelligible cultural. In default of better
food the Bushmen will eat snakes and other
reptiles, and they make kind Of bread of dried
locustS, pounding them between stones, ana
kneadlng into cakes the mealy substance tins
produced Although these diminutive SavageS
present one OF the lowest forms of humanity
the South American BotOcudO being, perha as
yet degree nearer to the animal type the,
are possessed OF good deal of cunning, and
even bravery OF certain sort. Thus, they will
not only stalk game OF the smaller kinds bnt
even the lion itself, keeping carefully to lee
ward, so that their scent shall be unperceiye1
and creeping upon their bellies to within a few
yards OF him, when they will let fly one OF their
tiny poisoned arrows, and the doom OF the king
OF beasts IS sealed In hunting the ostrich.
they contrive TO get sufficiently near it under
cover OF screen made of the skin and feathers
OF the same bird, which they advance by de-
greeS, moving the head or neck cleverly in im-
tatlon of one OF them feeding. The Bushmna
are very revengeful little people, and think
nothing OF ham-Stringing whole herd of cattle
IN retaliation for real or imaginary grievance,
ana on account of their deadly, although tnSg-
hihcant-lOOking weapons, the Beers are much
afraid Of Them and shoot them down like dogs
Wnen they get the opportunity. And yet lU
seems as If 1t ought not to be so absolutely i'm
possible to civ1ltZe these strange creatures, Who
are clearly not devoid Of intelligence, their cave
dwellings being constantly found adorned with
spirited drawings OF the animals of the Veldt
traced with some kinds of COlored clays and pig
mGnts that seem to defy the effects OF time
THE Spectator
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AT THE RECENT ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION Of
the King of Italy by Passavanti, Signor Carroll,
the Prime Minister, who was riding in the car
rtage with their majeStieS, was chiefly instru-
mental in preventing the king from receiving
at least a serious wound. Describing the al
tack to his colleagues, the other minister's Car
roll gave detail which has not been generally
known. alt was very Fortunate" said he.
THAT In getting into the carriage had made a
mistake. Instead of placing myself opposite
the king. After the carriage had started |
pointed out to his majesty the mistake had
made, and wished to change my seat, but the
king begged me not to do 1t, but to stay where
was, II had not been opposite the king
should not have been able to defend him effica-
ciously from the blows Of the assassin vino
would probably have also attacked the young
Prince OF Naples" The Prince OF Naples is the
prince-rOyal OF Italy. Carroll, it will be remem.
beIed, was severely wounded by the assassin.
SOCIALISM IN BEBLIN.-IIitherto the Prussian
socialists have rarely shown any collective In
tereStS 10 the municipal elections. Now mat
tiers appear very different. and the socialist dep
MY iaSSeiman announces new paper under
tie title OF Berlin, Orgaa for de Taterssen der
ReichshauptstGdt. During the last ten years the
number OF votes giyea In Berlin for social de- IL
OcratS have steadily increased, as follows: 1S;ii,
g.; 1871, lg6i; 1S.4 II yti lo!i, 81 52. ISIS 5335
According to the s,lSpe nded EeT'iner Frec P,esse
been sold In Germany during the past year. Ole
central committee in Berlin had transactions to
the amount OF cl0,000, and had maid c2,s9 Tor
printing paper aiOne.-I Laadoa T;Hsss.
So Not for many years has SNOW fallen so
copiolisls us duiing the close OF last month on
The hi CHEST Alps. The passes across Molat5 -.
t;othard, Eernafd and S;mDiOn We're closed ID
travel, and the malls had TO be seat by the
Aount Cents tunnel.
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CECOUD - CLOxWIM6.-Theo only p1ooo
- In The 0ity 10 0iapooe q Second Ind Oof6tnG.
Watches, 0unAL Pto1a. 3D. g faty Oh petooI q
20 IN slzesk. neaf fsnnS 81
.1y ca1in9 g g a4dr's.inG II abeVS -, 9;
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Lincoln As A Matchmaker.

1t was about year before the fall of Rich
mona, when both north and south seemed to-
known Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln for years visited
Washington. She was an exceptionally senSI-
ole, Warm-hearted, refined woman, gifted with
she was very homely. She called at the White
House, and when she had gone with his wife
INTO a private room, Mr.. Lincoln expressed his
not been lucky enough to marry her." addiny: :
Il herself would be much happier if sac
were wife and mother"
A few moments later Major c., a volunteer
and bachelor, came into the study. Mr. Lin
coin looked at him thoughtfully
What are you going to do when the war is
over, C" he asked suddenly.
seek my fortune, suppose" was the startled
There it is in that ROOM" A frank, slrlish
laugn was heard at that moment NO, you
it Is. - 'ooA 1t ho"' business ilrst' but there
-, That evening there was a reception at the
White House. The President beckoned to
..Listenv
A lady, whom they could not see because OF
tne crowd was singing in voice of great
San!y ana saTe some gay song
coin detained him, his eyes twinklInr VII
"wait a Bit he said "Dont look at he,
Presently she sang a ballad with such path,s
that the Majors eyes grew dim
Now go. She's as good and true as her song"
The good words OF Mr.. Lincoln probably IN
1uenced both parties. In few months the,
were married, and the union has proved m Is.
happy one.
II did one wise thing in '64, Mr.. Lincoln said.
rubbing his chin, as was his wont when plea ,efi
Il made that MATCH Youths Companion.
ARE YoU the saleswoman Of whom boar,t
this handkerchief yesterday" asked pure IA
SaleSlady who served YOU, madam resp0nda1
the reduced Empress in banged hair, long watch
chain and hinged fingers, VINO presided at the
counter. ''Well, said the customer, Al VIII
take dozen more, and as wish TO get the n 60
my washiady at one, will get you TO send the n
TO my carriage arc md the corner. My each
the cart OF the ash -gent,enan.'-tBos. Com
Bulletin.
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PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
IL WARRINGTON, December 10th, 1878.
Sealed Proposals viii be received until II O'Clock
IA CT, Tu.ESpAY, December 18th. 1873. for the
WASTE PAPER Of this Department. for the year
ending December 3lE, 1879.
Instructions 70 bidders VIII be furnished on appli-
cation at the Superintendent Office.
decll12l4.l6 c. SCHURZ. Secretary.
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DLANs AND PROPOSALS

DLANS AND PROPOSALS
Il FOR BRIDGE
Across Pimitts Run, and filling the southern
approach to said bridge the Chain Bridge will
be received by the Commissioner OF Roais Of Alex
andria county until DECEMBER 21sT, 1878.
For further information apply 20 GEO. o. WUN-
DER, Commissioner Of Roads, at his resdence in
Alexandra county or address him. BOX b6S 0oorxe-
town, ID. c., or g. n. SAE0MULLER Coast Survey,
Washington, ID. c. does 2nw3w
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A STATEMENT made on the authority OF Mr..
Neal Dow has been published, charging M
brandy and wine. The Rev Mr. Farrar. OF
Troy, writes to the Tines OF that city concern
Ing the statement, saying: 'While In London. I
attended Mr.. Spurgeon's church. Sabbath. June
10, and heard him preach most excellent ser
mon. After sermon, together with several
American preachers. We sought and readily OF,
tanned an introduction to him in his private
study. lie gave Us hearty greeting and talked
most familiarity OF our people and country. We
spoke OF the gOSple temperance work gpin. On
at home. and he was very much intereS e l a I'd
total abstalner.' NON, deem this due TO o at
OF the greatest living prelcherS of the Cos bel :,
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tF Delaware and Virginia are the only tY1
states that have Officially ad opted tle VIII IN.
post.
The average inc me If irish seho II tel.a
erS Is 1896 but % OF the Total number-ta $50 -
have $3.50: 3t2. $500; l,5l3, 1856; and tie re II
from $525 down 70 f225.
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MEDICAL, &c.

nK. BROWN cures Spermatorrhea Premature
- Decay, Seminal Emissions, Lost Vigor and all
116e OF p Trt or senereal nature Once
c5O REWARD IF DIR. BROTHERS FAILS TO
" cure any case OF Female Weakness Irregularities
and DISTINCTIONS; 80 years experience Once 900 q
ST. sw., opposite Smithsonian nov30-2w'
MANS MISSION ON EaRTH.-A thor
hrmed disabilities may be removed The expert
enee Of 20 years study observation, and profession
al practice, showing the agencies that VIII insure
stored manhood, strengthened vitality, and sound
coadIton ION OF heath. that have been IMPAIRED by
riasye and of the means by which they can be re
m dL by maj zSc, currency or postase stamps
Broadway n y ''''-''' -'''' hov2lftS.s 6 air''
MANHOOD RESTORED.
A victim Of youthful imprudenoe, causing prema-
ture decay, nervous debility, etc, having uied in
vain every known remedy has found a simple self
cure Which he viii send fREE to his fellow snferers.
my24-eoiykk Is Chatham street, N. Y.
EGISTER's LINIMENT
~ Cures Rheumatism, Neuralyia, Headache and all
SID Is and So 6es cents sai sr6TF 4
G&k sSinL $50 Pennsylvania avenue AGENTS for
washington. aplem.w16m
ID Mednesdsy and Saturday :. t his f S%Ss ~ S6
sn No on ss% s ssd 5RIoSs S .s
ed IN sss and cure
Gharges moderate Main ONCE, 10 q Euta! q.
DR. KICORD's ESSENCE OF LIFE RI.
IN four " aes SSu'f f e s
impossible This Merestoring remedy should be
g or my saS a.ss
. o sSs g .f 81 "a si
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

vi sen tors, Refre>e"tnfires. &c. ,rity
httr Rtsiaeaccs ia W.shiao o..
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MANHOOD RESTORED.
DEGISTER,S IMMINENT

III Cures Rheumatism, Neuralv1a, Headache and all
sores, pains injuries, &c. Il never fails Try It.
Gk0MWELI. $50 Pennsylvania avenue. Agents for
Washington. ap16my f-6m
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nR. BROWN cures Spermatorrhea Premature
Decay, Seminal Emissions, Lost Vigor and all
Diseases OF private or yenereal nature Office,
1GO5 St, near 10th ST. NV decl0-lms
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MANS MISSION ON EARTH

Goo REWARD IF DIR. BROTHERS FAILS TO
" cure any case of Female Weakness Irregularities
and DISTINCTIONS; 80 years eXperisnce Once 900
ST. s.w., opposite Smithsonian. nov30- 2ws
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Yes. We are engaged.
Neither spoke for a time. The scent of the
flowers, blooming in the lonely grounds on this
side OF the house, away from the dusty and
busy highway, seemed to mock them with its
sweetness; the clustering shrubs and tree,
waved gently in the summer evening breeze
lie could not speak at once: the sense OF his
bitter loss was too great. The setting sun
streamed In upon him, lightning up his dis
treSSed face. II seemed to him that the great
old-fashioned clock in the hall licked out the
jeering words
Lost. Lost, LOSti,.'
Engaged" he said. at length, with long
drawn breath; Il did not know it. But en-
many times before now"
Hush" cried Jessie. ..Do not speak like
that again IL would kill hun. You do n1t
know what you are saying"
Kill him.
III he heard it, I meant. He says he trusts
me-
And You are sacrificing yourself for him
for fancy. Hear the truth, JESSIE You care
not for Mr.. StonOr, except as "a Cousin or
brother. Examine your own heart, and it will
love me. Many half word. half look has BE-
trayed 1t TO me. Yes, my darling, IL Is Robert
Edbury You have learned to love, not Robert
Stonor Your bushes. my love, are batraylns
II now. Iou-''
"What was that." shrieked Jessie.
low, Smothered sound, half groan, half cry
had come In from the open window IL WAS 50
full OF pain that a man would not care to herr
our Robert StonOr stood in the opening.
~ was ngure never to be forgotten His
handsome fair face was distorted with either
pam or anger; his pale lips tremb,e1; his left
i nano was pressed, with the Old familiar ge,-
ture, upon his heart
aiSe, false that you are.- broke at length
from bis bloodeSs lips as he seized Jessie viii,
MS right nand ~ GU told me you did not care
for Robert Edbury! You told me"
a pause q stagger; and with a frightful
Shiver, ne fell On the carpet. Robert Edburv
broke the fall partially, but was not quick
enough to quite save him from it. Jessie new
from the room for assistance
Robert StOnor here" cried the bewildered
Mrs. Chassdane. ~ thought he was confined
70 hts chamber at home"
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
TEIEGRAPuIC NOTES.

AUpuRy. Jan. 2l.-Lhe trial of Edmond lioppins,
FOR the murder MI Proudh began oday The entire day
was occupied III obtaining a jury
RICHMOND. Jan. 21.-J. II. Thornton. a negro
fue from Justice Of Newark, N J was arrested here TO-
ay and committed to JAIL TO await requsuon ny the New
Jersey authOTiues
Mp,>Y Jan. 2l.-A resolution was adopted to-
day y the BoaId Of Trade asking Congress 10 change the
on malt from 20 per cent aa vaOem 10 % cents
per bushel, or for 81 pounds.
MONTREAL, Jan. 21.-Three men were arrested
oug at Clamby, suspicion Of tearing the track of
the Montreal Portland and Boston Railway on Saturday
night, causing the engine TO run on.
RICHMOND, Jan. Ex-Governor Halliday today
committed pr sonment for life the death sentence Of Sas
agerman coorcd Of the murer OF an iegimate
child of his daughter Hagerman TO have been hung next
FTdiy.
DEApw pOD, ID. T.. Jan. 21.-Sherih Mouton or
Rapid city, d. t. to-day lie says that at noon on
baud Indians attacked freight train on the
sidney six miles from Rapid CITY one OF hofregfers
was shot through the back ana and two mules were
killed,
BALTIMORE, Jan. MISUNDERSTANDING sensa-
onal there has not been the slightest ground for
believing that brought by captain Wilson from Dem
arara IL Charley Captain Wilson states that the boy Is
the reputcd ehild OF nuao woan WHO aoanuoneo nn III
Georgetown.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
NEW YORK, TUESDAY, JANUARY %, 1873

pensiye whistle' Many of them are borrowers OF
money. VIII rates of interest be any lower wheh
silver initiation has become an accomplished Iac.'
than they are nowf They will certainly be higher.
The United States, the several States and connties,
towns and private corporations are dependent on
their ability to borrow money in the East ana
in Europe for the TO carry forward their great
enterprises Ibis a state of affairs hat cannot DE
changed and will not he changed during the pres
ent generation. As old debts become due new ones les
have to be contracted to pay them. 1here Is no
way to escape it, except by bankruptcy o: bold re-
pudaion. is there any reason to believe hat, with
unlimited silver, il will he possible to renew these
debts on any more favorable terms. or on even as
favorable terms, those on which tGey were
originally contracted
fla balancc sheet cOuld lie made up showing on
the debit side all the losses which the country Is
now suffering from the silver agitation; tue IN
creased burdens which the people are now carrying
and will have to carry for years TO come, on ac-
count of IMPAIRED credit, public and private, pro,
lungation of the business depression, ETC., ana
on the credit side all the gain which many OF the
people hope to secure III future, but which may
never he realized, the exhibit would be one VI
most Startling interest.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
FOREIGN NOTES,

GRAvEsEND, Jan. 21.-Cleopatra's Needle ar
rived here to-day.
LONDON Jan. 21.-The Government has de-
cted In consequence of the revolt among the Gakas,
to further increase the rcnforcemeuts at Cape Town.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-The Northumberland
miners decided appoint committee to settle the
dispute with the masters 1915 voting in favor OF this
course and 1.OJG fOT a continuance OF tue strike.
BUENOs AYRES, Jan. 19.-Ihc question be-
tween the Argentine Rcpubc and Chill, concerning the
Paagonian frontier, has been arranged by agreement
10 submit IL 10 arbitration in accordance with the proyis
ions Of the Treaty OF le56
ToRoNTo, Ont, Jan. 21.-The friends of Ed
ward Uanlon are willing to match HIM to row Higgins
five mile race two miles and half and repeat for $500
a Side at Toronto, and allow the latter el00 expenses
or on the Kcnncbecassis River In NewBrunswck each
paying bis own expenses
HAVANA, Jan. 21.-The steamship San
Jacinto arrived here this morning from Savannah and
Nassau, bringing the American excursionsts, hftyiye
in ALL including cations from tho principal cities in
the West and south. They all In good health The
object their visit u to establish hettr conn ercia
comnuuic between Cuba and the United states by
Of savannah.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
REVELRY AT THE ACADEMY.
FEATURES OF THE FRENCH MASQUERADE.


The French Masquerade, as the ball of the
Cerce Fraucais lie L,Iarmonie is familiarity called is
usually the most lively not to say the most wicked, OF
the masked balls gwen in this city. There is always
more yvacy. not 10 say abandon, at tins than at the
balls Of the Germans-ihe AriOn and Lederkranz-and
ness than is usual on such occasions Tao
hard times led TO the issue OF great number
OF cheap tickets. admitting IN every two
ladies and one gentleman. The consequence there
great many women present, and 1t was apparent
from demonstrations in the very first set dance that
the selection had been very carefully made There was
hardly gentleman present who did not have at least two
ladies', and some unfortunates promenadcd for time
each with four in his tram. There wei great
many gentlemen who were unaccompancd by ladies,
and before long these had mated with the overplus Of
ladies and ball became very lively In consequence.
Another evidence OF hard times presented by tho
empty boxes Very few OF these sold. and 1t
not until very late in the night that they promscu
Ously invaded by motley crowds. IL was clearly evident
night that in balls in other amusemcnt, the peo
pie at TINS time demand low admission rates.
Very few OF the costumes seen were worth nouce, ana
none were worth elaborate description. Tie vast
majority OF the ladies' present evening dresses,
with only to disguise their faces There not
and lmmodestly drapcd. Most Of the Babes in
Distress chiefly in undress. and the majority OF
them very nearly babes III age that the display
was not at all cheering.
rapidly approaching goodnatured riot. By O'Clock It
at lis height spirits had then begun 10 How IN deed
aud in double scnsc aud there fair promise OF one
Of the worst balls ever seen In the city,
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
WASHINGTON.
SILVER. TAXATION, RAILWAYS.

SCARCE ANY OTHER TOPICS, EXCEPT NAVIGATioN'
THOUGHT oF--AN INFLATIoS CAUCUs-A VOTE
on PAPER MONEY IN THE HoUsE-MIsCELLANE-
OUs NEWS.
Numerous petitions and bills on the subject Oh
silver were offered in the Senate YESTERDAY
Senators Jones, of Florida, and Cockreh spoke
on the Matthews resolution. A House CAUCUS
of silver men was held during the day, at
which General Butler made the principal
speecb. The House refused to suspend the
rales and pass a bill to pay tie customs in
creeuhacks The revised tariff and revenue
bills have not yet been reported to the full COM
m,ttee. The state of these bills and the nature
of the proposed changes are described below.
Mr.. Hewitt proposes to abolish the diplomatic
service. The Secretary of War has reported
to Congress in regard to the location of the
Southern transcontinental road, across a mill
tary reservation.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
SILVER IN THE SENATE.
PETTIoNs-sILvER AND GOLD AS JOINT LEGAL
TENDER-NO ACTION YET.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

TENDER-NO ACTION YET.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WAsHINGTON, Jan. 21.-In the Senate to-day
perfect flood of petitions was received in regard 10
the silver question. Some Of the memorials were III
behalf of reconciliation of the depIeciated dollar
Some were against it. In addition to this. bill was
introduced by Mr.. Cameron tof PENN. by request
presenting the silver question in new way 1t Is
as follows:
bill authorizing the coinage OF the standard silver
dollar aud providing that gold and silver Jointly ana
not otherwise shall be full lcgal-tender
BE enacted ETC. That there shall he coined rom e
"a time nj the Mnts the United States standard sl
yer dollars as provided for the act OF January ~
any United states Mint, at United states Assay O
flee In the Newly Ok and receive III return tgcieor
The full commercial value OF said bullion In standard silver
dollars aud from and after the passage OF this act the
saId silver dollars and the standard gold coinage shall
inn b full legal tender each IT, the extent OF % per
cent and more, Of all debts, public and private, eX
cert provided by law or express contracts
SIC 2 An acts or parts of acts Inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
No vote on the silver resolution was taken In the
Senate to-day. Senator Cocllrell had the floor at
the time Of the adjournment and will he followed oy
Senators Randolph and Lamar, so that although
Senator Matthews said to a friend this afternoon
that he should ask the Senate to vote tomorrow,
the debate is likelyto continue through Wednesday,
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO,

CABINET NEws-THE ARMY DIGGING DRAINS.
HAVANA, Jan. 21.-The steamship City of
Merida arrived here this morning from Vera Cruz, and
brings the following intelligence from the City OF Mexico
under date Of January l3
senor Gonzalez has not yet received the portfolio Of
the Ministry Of War President Diaz desires to appoint
Gonzalez, who has been his ong-tricd adherent; but
Senior Vaara SenOr OgazOn to remain at the head
OF the War Office because the latter Is Dis personal ehu
General Aurcliano Rluera has been sent on duty 10
Oaxaca, where he viii be harmless.
President DiaZ utizes the army for works or peace
The soldiers engaged in draining the Mexican valley
and working the roads -
Mr Foster, the United States Minister will leave Tor
Washington by the New-Orleans steamer on the 20th
inst. His departure much speculation about the
effect his views will have the Congressional Commit
tee which is investigating Mexican affairs
Eighty thousand dollars have already 0een contributed
BY private individuals toward the pay men of this years
iu.talmcnt of the American debt.
Reneau's Mexican railway project ia said to have fall
len through. eneau has contract, nor the promise
one. from President DaZ having been unable 10 pro-
evidence " his ability TO close bona ide contract
Since the days the Empire nineteen railway concess-
ions H. been granted To foreigners, mostly Americans
bur they have all been forfeited by default OF tue CON
New-York tribune., 1878-01-22

belongs to the war party; which is natural enough
in a soldier anxious to prove himself useful mem
Der of society. But that is hardly reason why
man who is in the pay Of the English nation, ana
who enjoys pension at the expense OF the BRUSH
taxpayer, should speak of the remonstrances OF
peaceable people against war impotent splutter-
ing. French officer who said as mucll-whether
under republic a mOnarchy-would be sharply
dealt with But Sir Garnet has probably by tins
time joined his fellow Turks in protesting that they
never really wanted war, but only to be let alone;
like the men whom, in former days, they befriended
with almost as much zeal as they now place at the
disposal of the Turks. G.. W. s.