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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16
THE 4ILDKN DEBATE SUSPENDED.

The Butler-late POtter-COmmittee having
resumed its sessions, and the "keynOtes
for the Fail campaign having been sounded
in various quarters, it is likely that for the
next two or three months public attention
will be so occupied with the passage Of the
procession of Louisiana truth-telers in
review before the committee, and the discus
sion of general politics in connection with
the elections. that Messrs. WattersOD. Marble,
and Hewitt will have rest from the high de-
bate as to Dir. Tilden's behavior during the
great crisis. We have heretofore called at
tentiOn to the singular sagacity with which
this discussion has been earned on. The par
Elephants in it, particularly Mr.. WatteBon,
who has been sort of stage manager of it,
have shown uncommon shrewdness in SPRING
ing it upon the country at times when public
attention was not distracted by other things,
and in the general dulness and stagnatiOn
people were willing to listen to anything even
to stories about Mr. Tilden's past behavior
and present attitude. These stories Mr.. Wat
terson has seized the favorable opportunities
for telling, and has told them with so many
charms of style and graces of manner, such
manifest disposition not to be hampered by
anything prosaic in the narration, and such
warm and enthusiastic devotion to his ideal,
that they have been read everywhere with
interest and IN some quarters actually be-
leved. All the gentlemen connected with
the Tilden discussion have acted their parts
well, and some of them have shown qualities
of mind and business capacity not inferior to
those Of any show agent now travelling.
With the coming up of other topics, how
ever, they wisely take their show down and
retire to the background TIL there Is another
lull. With Mr.. Tilden as their only fgs-e.
they cannot hope TO compete with the
Louisiana procession, or with the rich array
of statesmen who are sounding keynotes
from the Western stump. They are wise to
withdraw temporarily We have only invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

ing of that nature is not o thing Of which
any of the parties concerned need to be
ashamed. 1t saved the country from disturb
ance. 1t saved the Democratic party from
new entrapment into disloyal action. IL secured
the general recognition Of the duly elected
President Of that agreement, which Major
Burke particularly describes in his testimony,
everybody concerned has right to be proud.
One thing is yet to be settled. The in
vestigation is sure to end in defeat for those
who instigated it. Shall it also end in their
personal and irretnevable dishoDorf They can
answer. If they go frankly to the country
with statement Of the foul and false assur-
ances which prompted them, they escape
If not brand of dishonor, which nothing
can ever efface, will rest uDOn them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

The Pennsylvania Democrats are evidently deter
mined TO make q thorough-soing soft money can
vass. The chairman Of their committee, Mr.. r. NJ
spser, tells reporter of The Philadelphia Record
that they will open their campaign within a few
weeks, aud will have. among other speakers, Pen
dleton, Ewing, Thurman and Hendricks. They
have tried to s. S. Cox, but his engagements
will not permit INN to come. This Is unfortunate.
It would call out Mr.. Cox's best resources to run
for Congress az hard money man in
New-York and speak for unlimited green
backs in Pennsylvania at the same time.
Mr.. speer says the outlook is simply glorious" (;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16


Every new Louisiana witness has been a
fresh surprise. Mrs. jerks was as little like
Anderson as Leet is like Weber. aud yet
they are all most picturesque takers, ana
make perjury itself seem gay and fascinat-
ing pursuit. But Leet is in one way a DIS
appointment, and in another delight lie
lacks the ability to square his own utter
anees with one another, TO say nothing OF
making them fit the facts or coincide with
the testimony Of other peoples and Is nearer
to being o lunatic than an accomplished nar'
But his incoherence and responsibility only
serve TO make his testimony more interesting
reading. His declaration that he never qua q
wrong in his life, and had sacrificed many
opportunities of making fortune for the sake
of his conscience, in the same breath that he
said he had been playing double part with Doth
Anderson and Kellogg. and admitted that ne
might, perhaps, have been bought of by the
visiting statesmen; his picture OF himself
sitting up nights studying how to be cautious
his deep regret at having felt compelled to
sneak of Anderson as "a fool one minute
and sharp little rascal the next; bis mel
anchOly complaint that he bad tired to DO an
honest man and a Civil Service refOrmer, and
had suffered the usual fate of Civil Service
refOrmers; and, above all, his announcement
that be had only been kept from exposing the
"frauds" by his unwiIlingnesS to have IL
known that he and Anderson had been int
mate-there has been nothing so good as tins
since Mrs jerks badgered General Butler
while she beamed at HIM over her fan. The
Butler circus is improving, and will soon at
tain the proportions of a great moral show
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16
pRAYcH OFFICES OF TIE TRIBUNE.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRF1GN.-The Austrians were defeated last Sun
dav. at Tuzla. Bosnia; the battle lasted-twelve
hours. = The Russians have OceuDied
Varna. - Spain has borrowed $25000,
600 at per cent in Paris; the loan Is
guaranteed by Cuban customs receipts - Amer
lean exhibitors at Paris have received eight out of
the eleven prizes offered by the Agricultural Society
of France.
DoMEsuC-YeIIow fever Is spreading in the
South; Grenada, Mise, has called for aid. Army
tents viii be supplied for the poor wherever
needed. - The Colorado Greenback Con-
ventiuu adopted q platform and nominated
State ticket =- The Cherry Valley centennial
celebration was largely attended. $50 Several
Pennsylvania coal mines have stopped
work. - Professor Stacy Baxter, of Har-
ward, was drowned at Cape May Point, N. J.
Yesterday. - The Rev. Dr. Thomas Worcester,
of Waltham. Mass died. == The IXth Ohio Dis
triet Republicans win support Independent can
didate. == Postmaster FilIey, Of st. Louis,
denies certain charges. Sleepy George won the
81 900 pacing race at Utica - The pr0fes-
siona single scuIl race at Silver Lake, Mass,
won by johnson.
CRY AND sUBURBAx.-John r. Leet was the only
witness before the Potter Investigating Committee
Yesterday. go The Organizing Committee
of the National party mst, but did little
business. go Ii was stated that no
danger of yellow fever in this city
need be apprehended. - The captain and en-
gineer Of the ting E. Henderson died from injuries
caused by q boiler explosion. -= Three excursion
trains passed over the Elevated Road on the
East side. The alleged robbers Of
William PallDeT's jewellery box we're arraigned.
- Charles Gates, the Brooklyn boy who
was bitten by a shark several days ago,
died. -= The two arrested on suspI-
cion of numbering McGraiL at Paterson, were
released on BALI 49, Gold, 1OOsb 1905,
1OOSs. Gold value Of the legal-tender dollar
at the close 1910 cents. Stocks opened Duoyant,
but later declined, and closed weak.
THE WEATHER.-TRiBUSE local observations in-
dictate partly elOudy weather, with slight chances
Of occasional showers Thermometer yesterday.
75o, 79o, 74o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

that the Nationals win not make any effort to elect
their candidate for Governor hut win concentrate
their efforts on legislative candidates. with tho
hope of controlling the Un tied States senatorship
This Is clearly the Democratic hope, and to reap tho
advantage Of II they will talk the widest kind of
financial doctrine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16
Suslness NOnres.

TRmrNE EXTRA No. 40, now ready, con
ts among ether Things, Professor inolds lasIss,es L
address post paid Teeept Of lOceutA 1tS Tribune Now
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

against all Southern trains and boats The
people of New-York have never been deaf be-
fore to appeals for aid in times OF such DIS
tress, and they should hear and give now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

The Republicans Of the IXth Ohio District
have joined hands With number OF dissatis-
fed Democrats against Mr.. Converse, and
hope to eject an independent candidate to
Congress. Whether any direct advantage viii
accrue to the Republicans or not on party
votes in the House, it is a good rule not to
lose an opportunity Of defeating diSepu-
table Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

The prominence which American manufac-
lures Of agricultural implements have assumed
in foreign countries viii give interest to the
account, set forth elsewhere by competent
writer, of the exhibit of the plOughs Of oil
countries at Paris While American work.
mansbip and merit seem to carry of the palm,
there is reason TO regret the absence Of sew
eral prominent representatives of the trade
for whom places had been provided.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

It was long ago apparent that Alexander II.
Stephens would carry his point in his district
and the announcement of bis denomination by
the regular convention does not come under
the head Of startling news. Mr.. Stephens was one
of three Democrats in the House who had the
courage TO stand ont against the Inauguration of
the fraudn investigation 10 the very last, and he
would have voted against the resolution if he
had been present at the time the vote was
taken. Inasmuch as loud demands have been
made upon his constituents for his defeat
upon this very ground, his success is signif-
cant Of the feeling Of Southern Democrats to-
ward the great Democratic Issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

Persons lea,ipg tOcH for ne season. ana Summer
fyarellers. can here The DAILY TRIBUNE mailed to
them. posiDaid. Jor 81 per mona, ne address being
CHARGED a. OtleH as desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-16

The rapid increase Of Vie yellow fever epi-
aemic in the South need cause no alarm here,
If the statements Of our sanitary officials may
be fully accepted. They are evidently taking
every possible precaution against the approach
Of infection, and are prepared for any emer-
geney. Meanwhile the charitable citizens Of
New-York. who are enjoying entire immunity
from this dreadful scourge, can well do some
thing 10 relieve hecOndition Of Southern cities,
where the plague is rearing dreadful front
The United States officials In Memphis, for
example, telegraph the Secretary Of War that
other towns have quarantined against the
city, and that they need thousand tents to
which the poor may be transferTedj and in
Grenada, Miss, nearly one-ffth Of the whole
number Of whites remaining in the town are
sick with the fever. Even Cairo, Ill, Is try
ing to ward Of the infictiOn by a quarantine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
How Silver Dollars are Made.

Silver is sent from the assay office to
the Philadelphia mint pure, 999 fine,
which is about as pure as silver can be.
1t is sent in large bars, and, when re-
ceived at the mint, is melted and ALLOW
ed with copper. Coin silver is 900 fine.
After being melted and alleged the
metal is cast into ingots, which are
simply bars of a convenient size for
handling. The metal is then assayed.
to determine whether it is exactly of the
standard fineness. Assaying is done bv
what is known as the dry or humid
process. Samples for assay are taken
while the silver is in fused condition.
and two assays are made of every spec
linen. The silver ingOts then 60 to the
coiner. They are first rolled into strips
and as the rolling process is apt to make
the metal brittle, it is annealed to soft
en- it. Silver is annealed simply by
heating it in an open wood fire, and
then being allowed to cool gradually.
The silver dollar strips are passed
through the rolls nine or ten times be-
fore the first annealing, and four or five
times afterward. Then the process of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Currant Cultivation.

The old red currant, in the bush form,
is good enough if it is well taken care
of. The bushes grow as thick as ones
finger and as high as ones head, with a
dressing of manure every fall or winter.
We are apt to set currant bushes next
the garden fence, to save land, and then
let the grass-dOg grass like enough
creep under the fence and swamp the
cuTrants. A good thrust hoe is a won
derful tool for punching the grass and
weeds out of such cramped places.
With long handle the workman can
stand off six feet from the bushes and
see exactly what he is about by look
ing under them.
Currant bushes want thinning regu-
larly, too. The messy old stocks should
be cut away, so as to give the young
growth a chance. Mulching with any
rough vegetable matter is of use espe-
cially when the subsOil is porous one.
Four feet apart is near enough to plant
on any soil, if the land is at all likely
to suffer with drouth, six feet is a better
distance. Currants to be good must
be juicy, and they can't be that if moist
ure fails. Since insects have attacked
the currant they have become worth
looking after. The currant worm is as
good as a protective tariff upon this
branch of fruit culture. People who
ought to know say white hellebOre is a
sure remedy if applied just as the
worms begin to work. That implies
watchfulness and care, but half the bat
tie with insects consists in securing Wig
orous roots that will push a lusty
growth of wood and foliage. The
cheapest way to clean decripit old
currant row is to lift bodily, part the
punches, and plant in new place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Good Fun for the Boys.

"Now, boys, | will tell you how we
can have some fun" said Charlie to his
companions, who had assembled one
bright moonlight evening for sliding,
snow balling and fun generally.
''What is it ?" asked several at once.
"You shall see," replied Charlie.
"Who's got wood saw"
81 have !" $50 have l." replied three
of the boys.
"Get them, and you and Freddie and
Nathan each get an axe, and | will get
a shovel. Let's be back in fifteen min
utes."
The boys separated to go on their
several errands, each wondering of what
use wood saws and axes and shOvels
could be in the play. But Charlie was
ii favorite with all, and they fully be-
ieved in his promises, and were soon
assembled again.
'Now," said he, "WidOw Maude, in
yonder cottage, has gone to neigh
boris to sit up with sick child. A man
hauled her some wood to-day, and |
heard heI tell him that unless she got
some one to saw it tonight she would
not have anything 10 make IA fire of in
the morning. Now we could saw and
split that pile of wood just us easy as
we could make IA snow man on her door
step. and when Mrs. Maude comes home
she will be most agreeably surprised.
One or two of the boys objected, but
the majority began to appreciate his
fun, and to experience that inward sat
isfactiOn and joy that always result
from well doing.
1t was not a long and wearlSOme Job
for seven robust and healthy boys to
saw, split and pile up the widows half
cord of wood and to shovel good path.
And when they had done this, so great
was their pleasure and satisfaction, that
one of them who objected at first, pro-
posed that they should go to IL neigh
boring carpenters shop where plenty of
shaving's could be had for carrying
them away, and each bring an armful.
The proposition was readily acceded to,
and this done, they repaired to their
several homes, more than satisfied with
the ''fun of the evening" And the
next morning when the weary widow
returned from watching by the sick bed
and saw what was done, she was pleas
antly surprised and afterwards when
neighbor (who had, unobserved, wit
messed the labOrs of the bOys) told her
how it was done, her fervent invOca
ton, "God bless the boys !" was, Of it
self, if they could have heard it abund-
ant reward for their labOrs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Questions and eInswrrs.
Answers to Questions in English Lit
erature.
No. ID.

l. Walter Savage Landor. Q775-
1861
2. Owen Meredith, author of "Lucile.
3. Thomas Gray. Q716-1771.) This
quotation appeared in the tenth stanza
of "On Distant Prospect of Eton Col,
lege."
4. The word is derived from the name
of Sir John l.. Macadam who invented
the system of road making by laying
down broken layers of hard stone which
became hardened into a solid mass 10y
the traffic passing over them.
5. Sir Bulwer Lytton.
6. In "Rob Roy" where nine charac-
tiers bear the name.
7. The Lay of the Last Minstrel.
8. Didactic poetry teaches moral les
sons-as Pope's Essay on Man."
9. Mr.. Macawber, in "David Copper
field"
10. Thomas Campbell poem, and
Talfourd play.
IL. From John Covers "COnfessio
Amantis."
IL. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Browning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
AN Ex-OlD MANS ADVICE rot

AN EX-OLD MAIDS ADVICE TO GIRLS.
But such marriages as mine are not
to be expected or even hoped for. 1t
mnst be exceedingly rare for a woman
of 40 years old to meet a man whose
age, taste, habits and position make
their marriage Il promise of happiness
to both. Such a marriage is to be
gratefully rejoiced over if it comes, but
it is possible to be useful and happy
without it. What | mean to impress
on the girls when | write to them, is
that they should make themselves able
to stand alone. I'll quote Margaret
Fuller's words on that subject to them
With self-support possible, unhappy
years in the parental home and many
unhappy marriages will be prevented,
happy single life will be made posi-
BILE, and happy marriage will be more
probable. Concise directions? If |
gave any they would be like this =
|. Don't waste any time waiting for
.him.n
2. Don't spend quite as much as you
earn.
3. To prevent narrOwness, master
some branch of knowledge not connect
ed with your occupation.
4. To keep your heart warm, love
somebody's children. If possible con-
meet yourself with their care or educa-
ton.
5. When married women confide
their troubles to yOu-and strange to
say they Will do it much oftener than
they cOntide them to each other-don't
let it give you dark view of married
life or of masculine human nature
From the Golden Rule.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Burlington and LamoiIIe Railroad.

Commencing january 9th, Is7s, trains will
run as follows:
GOING EAST.
MIXED leaves Burlington at 700 a. m, arrives at
Cambridge Junction at 1905 n. m:
MAIL leaves Burlington at 4:52 p. m, arrives at
Cambridge Junction at Gas d. M. connecting
with Express train for ST. Johnsbury and all
Eastefn points, arriving in ST. Johnsbury at
1000 p. IN.
GOING WEST.
MIXED leaves Cambridge Junction at ESQ A. IN.
connecting with Mail train from Swanton and
intermediate points, arriving at Burlington at
1920 a. IN.
MAIL leaves Cambridge junction at 1910 D. M.
connecting with train from Newport, ST. Johns
bury, and all Eastern points, leaving St Johns
bury at $3.50 a. M, arrives at Burlington at
2:40p m.
MORNING AND EVENING TRAINS make close connec
ton at Burlington and Essex Junction with
Central Vermont trains North and South.
ALL TRAINS arrive at and leave the Central Yer
mont DepOts in Burlington and Essex Junction.
Tickets for sale at all stations, and by H. N. Dru
ry. Ticket Agent. Burlington, Vt.
ID. G. LINSLEY,
M E. SPRAGUE, General Manager
Gen. Fr't and Pasr A ct.
Burlington, VT, JAN a. 1878. lott.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Collectors Sale

Pursuant the provisions of Section En-, M
statutes OF the United States, the lUll,
ScTlDed property, seized in Barnei VEN i.-i,
~ ohn Clarke, on the 9th ultimO, for vlola ,,,
revenue Laws, will be sold ut public aus u'. Y,
stable of Jerry Drew, in st. Johnsomi
!! . ne st. Johnsbury House, ON the l2th uas
IoIe, at IL o'clock a. H., if no legal cI'i"
posed, to wit:
Ohe Black Mare, one Saddle, one hVF
custom House, District of Vermont rns
WILLIAM WELLS, Collector oil ~, -.
Collectors Office, Burlington, Apr. j. i''
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-04-12
Notice in Bankruptcy

In the District Court of the United Sta,,9
district of Vermont. In the matter "
NJ STLEY, Bankrupt. bsry
10 tne creditors of said Moses Hunue!'
ana all others whom it may concern tbs
Inc undersigned hereby gives notiG TT.rr,i
yeen ordered by the District Court OF ,,'nftb
me Second and Third General Meeting ST
tCors be held at Elisha Mays office, ~ " AE
1ury, IN said district, on the 23d day TTTulf
~, 1878, at p. M, before Hon A. I. Un Tss
rCeglster in bankruptcy for the purpoGS Statae
sections 5000 and 5O96 of the Revised mi
s s1e United States: and take nOtiee "A bis,
nled my final account as Assignee OF S Loi apR
ana that at said time and place sum stunt >
snG court for a settlement of said acco accom-, q
q uischarge from all liability as AISLE
estate, as provided in said section SOso tbs
dated at st. JOhnsbury. in said dl 81 STON
us ~ OF March, 1873. EPHRAlM H. Asp