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The New York herald., 1878-12-17
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON Dec 16, 1878.
NONE BUT AMERICANS ON GOVERNMENT WORKS
A MOVEMENT AGAINST THE CHINESE.
Senator Grover, Of Oregon, says, in explanation of
the bill introduced by him to-day prohibiting the
employment government works of any person
who is not citizen of the United Staos or who has
not declared his intention of becoming citizen that
II is intended solely to prevent the employment of
Chinese laborers government work on the Pacific
coast. He says that he received letter few days
ago from the president of workingmens association
Portland Oregon, to the effect that the person hay.
ing the contract for the construction of canal and
locks at the cascades of the Columbia River had in
formed him that two hundred Chinese were EN-.
ployed to the exclusion of white ab0ters This work
is being done ut the expense of the government an
appropriation of s2JO.OO0 having been made.
The federal judges on the Pacific Coast have de-
cided that Cinnamon not eligible to citizenship
They work at very low rates and send their earnings
home, that the government funds are not only
not disburscd among needy citizens but sent ont
of the country. Mr.. Grover says he shall press the
matter before the Committee on Commerce, to which
committee the bill has been referred.
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A.woRKINGMAN's KING.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
We about to lose the services in the Common
Council Of the peoples friend and advocate. the
champion of the rights of labor. Alderman Bryan
Reilly. The constituents of his district have unfor-
tunately rejected the hard hand Of the honest work
ingman and elected somebody else in his place. I
regret that the city will longer hear his eloquent
appeals in the Aldermanc chamber on behalf
of So . day. with roast beef and baked
potatoes, for the city laborers. done
know how we shall get without the
services Of this tribune of the people But then
ought not to be selfish and as the sturdy Alderman
is no longer in aposition to the city OF New
York, why not send him to the Bulgarians ~ their
king? There are, no doubt. many labor evils to re-
form Bulgaria and Bryan Reilly is just the man ia
take up the of the oppressed Bulgarians. sug
gest his name for the vacant throne.
LABOR REFORM
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CAPTAIN JOE WEST THE MAN

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In speaking of candidates for the Bulgarian throne
allow me to nominate Captain Joe West. of National
Guard fame for the regal honors. As IN enlightened
statesman and consummate diplomat he is the peer
OF the greatest minds in Europe or America. As .
soldier his record is Of the brightest and honor and
glory have been showered upon him. would rccom-
mend to the King. he will be in need Of sSecres
tary of State that he appoint Billy Smith. also Of
rcgimental fame. His peculiar tact for manipula-
ton and his enormous load Of check ut him for the
position and will enable him to snstain the honof
and dignity Of the court. DEFENDAM.
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ONONDAGA INSANE ASYLUM.

A COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS EXAMINING THE IN
TERROR ARIANGEMENT-BAD DRAINAGE AND
DEFECTIVE VENTILATION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SYRACUSE. n Y. Dec. 16 1873.
The committee OF the State Board Of Charities and
Board of Supervisors now engaged in investigating
the management of the Onondaga County Poorhouse
and Insane Asylum to-day made critical examina-
ton of the institution from cellar to garret.
They were accompanied by four medical
experts. among whom was DIR. II. b. Wilbur.
superintendent of the State idiot Asylum OF
this city Mr. H. W. White. architect. also present
The committee first investigated the system of sew
crage which was decidedly defective. The most
startling discovery in this connection that the
sewer leading from the Insane Asylum water closets
was an open ditch in the cattle yard, in the of
the buildings. Next examination made of
the interior arrangements of the institution. The
experts were unanimous in declaring the light and
ventilation abominable. Many OF the rooms are very
dark.
THE WALLED STRAIT JACKETS.
The committee visited the locality of the famous
cells in the northern extremity Of the Insane Asylum
building where the five insane persons were discov-
ered as recently described in the HERALD. President
Letchworth looked at these walled strait jackets"
and said, ..And this in an enlightened age!" Two
building. The Board of State Charities will
recommend the destruction of all these
horrible brick ''stocks." The wards Of the
to be deficient in light and ventilation.
The bedrooms all small and close. sad state Of
affairs was found in the paupers sitting room the
. Smoking Car" it is called. The room was with
out any ventilation except an old fireplace. and
occupied by seventy-cight mendicants The stencil
was sickening. Throughout the buildings the stair
ways narrow and crooked, making II impossible
for two persons to go up or down abreast Expedi-
tion would be out of the question in case of fire.
The investigation into It's management will be con-
tinucd tomorrow.
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A COWARDLY MURDER.
SHOOTING MAN FROM AMBUSH IN THE DARK
LYNcHING PROBABLE.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NopFoJK. Va. Dec. 10. 19

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 1G. 1873.
Amysterious murder committed near this city
last night at place on the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad called Gettys Station. the victim being Ben
jamin Smith, colored man. The murdered man
had spent tho evening at the store of Eli Dardcn and
on leaving there had proceeded along the railroad
track about fifty yards when ho shot by some
unknown person who had apparently been lying in
wait for him. Two balls passed through Smiths
body. killing him almost instantly. The sound of
the shots and the cries OF Smith quickly brought
Darden from the store and he arrived just
in time to hear Smith say with his
expiring breath, I'm torn all to pieces" The
lnlrderous assassin had concealed himself in wood
shed, aud must have fed from the scene with great
precipitation. He only few feet from his
victim and the wadding in the charge entered
tho body. One Of the bullets carried with II piece
of the rib inch long through the lung and lodged
under the skin the opposite side of the body. The
second bullet passed entirely through the body. The
people greatly shocked and excited, and Judge
Lynch will preside at the trial II the murderer Is
cauuht.
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A SILVER DOLLAR KING.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD-
why not suggest that General Ewing. M. c.. BE-
made king Of Bulgaria? He would teach the farmers
there to give 100 cents worth Of wheat for eighty
three cents That silver dollar statesman will just
suit the times in that particular region. The fsm
in the United States will be ready to sympathize
They are preparing to sell 81 worth of wheat. pork
yes, everything they work so.hard to raise. the
basis of dollars worth Of products for cigty-thrcs
cents. mcekly submitting TO these American silver
daddes Let us SEQ how long the Bulgsrians would
stand 1t. PLAIN FARMER JOHNSON.
Ohio.
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WHY NOT KING puFFY2

To THE EpIron THE HERArD-
I am surprised that none Of your correspondents
have thought of Frank Duny . candidate for king
OF Bulgaria Frank has for years been seeking ONCE.
and while in the candy and toy business in Grand
street ran for the Assembly. He would look we'll in
court dress and crown, for he is handsome. wsxcs
his mustsche and wears . PED scarf round his
manly neck. BY al means send Frank to the Bul-
gsrians. BOULEVARD.
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LABOR REFORM.
WHY puRRoY WON'T GO

To THE EprToR THE HERALD
think that your kind offer Of the throne of Bua.
garia to the .Hon.' H. Pnrroy may be declined BY
him for the following rcasons:-
First-It is too near Hungary.
iSecond-It is too far from Turkey.
TAird-He is already heir apparent to the King Of
the Cannibal Islands.
FomrUt-He has heard Of the fate Of Maximilian.
Fyh-Although the last syllable of his name sug>
gess his full royal blood he would prefer to remain
the vice-roy Of King Kelly in the Twenty-four
ward and be .Cock-of-thc- Walk in the First Assem-
bly, district Of Westchester county. Stick to Owney
Geoghegan for his fame and name (which Is Of Sla-
vonic origin) point him as the man for bulgaria. Ju0
imagine his title. "Geoghegan l.. Bnlg gyer-i!"
FREMONT. Dec. 16 1873. TOM COLLINS JEs
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AN "owEv" CANDIDATE

To THE EDITOR or THE HERAIp:-
Iwonder that you thought Of my friend fos
the kingly honor l know Just the man who would
accept the position. He has been for months study
ing monarchcal institutions TO at himself for making
raid on some regal community. ~ no left Amcrica
because II was ''too hot for him." That man would
clean out the Burglarian throne and everything
nected with IT, He is "Owen' (Murphy) much to this
city and now is his time to help us out by accepting
the position. Boz
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HuREAH FOR PHILLIPS,

To THE EpIroR OF THE HERALD:-
One Of your correspondents. 'Car Driver" in
yesterdays HERALD. has surely named the man for
king of Bngaria-vz., Larry Phillips. of Third Ave-
nue. Railroad fame; and a subscriber to your paper
beg Of you to do all you to have him chosen.
When that nomination (Which so many saw) was
seen, how many earnest prayers went up high
that he might go to MI the vacant throne. We have
plenty Of mean men in this country. but mono that
can and will be readily and willingly spared az
Larry. Do take him. if only on trial. but do not let
him be returned. only a mummy. The poor devils
on cars will get up subscription to pay his way
there but not back again. Oh. MOI mol Only rid
of him and many a conductors and drivers face win
brighten Give him TO the bash -bazouks the devil
or any one. Ono that afflicted.
Ey.CnNnIrCTA
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STABBING AFFRAY.
PROBABLY FATAL RESULT OF A DINNER JOKE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PETERSBURG. Va, Dec iG, 1873.
II. G. Shell. prominent lawyer OF Dnwiddic.
stabbed In the side this afternoon by DR.. 4. G.
Powell, late conservative member of the Legislature
from the county and leading citizen. The wound is
thought Shell will die during the night The dis
putc which led to this tragic end occurred at the din
ner table in the hotel at the Court House and began
in jocular remark about county politics. Shell
took offence at Powclrs remark and said he would
see him and settle with him after dinner Powell APP
pronched Shell dinner and said he could DO seen
then and there well nj any other time, when
shell, 1t Is stated. knocked Powell down and Powell
Immediately cut him. in the manner stated ON the
hotel porch. Powell surrendered himself to the JUS
tices. and on the conclusion of the examination he
was sent on for trial, bail being refused
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THE BULGARIAN CROWN.

PETERKUPAR THE FIRST WILL SOUND WELL.
To EDITOR HERALD
Our universally esteemed citizen, Mr. Peter Cooper.
is just the for the Bulgarian throne. His quail
fcations for tho position peculiar and promi
nept that every will wonder that he has not been
thought OF befere In the first place it is generally
admitted that what Mr.. Cooper does not know about
glue is not worth knowing. and as Bulgara's geo.
graphical position provides for her being fractured
and pulled to pieces pretty often master repairei
should occupy her throne. Mr. Cooper already wears
the "crown of glory alluded to by Holy Wrt-to wit.
head of grey har-and as the Bulgarans generally
kill each other of before middle age Mr.. Cooper az
king would command respect by wearing two crowns
instead OF one. Again. Bulgarian finances are In
terrible condition, while public improvements Of
eyery sort are urgently needed. Here Mr.. Coopers
known theories money could be practically illus.
trxted. A few steam power presses could be sci
to work at trifing expense. labor being cheaH
in Bulgaria. and the picturesque old monarch could
sit a. upon his throne his dexter thumb touch
ing the tip of his intelligent nose. and his fingers
gyrating defantly in the faces of the Rothschds.
Bar4gs and other arrogant capitalists. at whose
doorAall other European potentates have been hum
BILE sr7piiants. Besides. Mr.. Cooper would be too
honest to steal any of the made legal tenders
which is more than can be said of of the as.
pirantsSto the vacant throne SCRUTATOR.
AN OLD BRoosiE.
To THE tEDrroR THE HgnALD:-
IT, as you suggest, tho Bulgarians may prefer
military monarch to civil ruler for goodness sake
withdrawyour nominee the Cathedral hero. Genes
Daniel ID. wylie. Let him rest on his laurels-hs
last fight has given him prominence and victory.
Unfecling EDITOR. would you rob us of our General
Would you SEQ that trusty sword unsheathed and the
most popular military Of our nation cutting his
way Bulgaria If so. rest assured that Wylc will
have his backet of blood" and his tramp to Bulgaria
will put to blush Shermans triumphant march
to the sea. Candidates from the army militia and
political factions having been already proposed let
me in honor do naval organization mention its
popular and much esteemed favorite, Major J. l..
Broome. a desirable candidate The Major is emf.
nently fitted Dr tho position having worn the crown
Of one-man power at the Navy Yard barracks for
eleven years and will guarantee that if he settles
himself ON the.throne in question all the power in
Bulgaria or its surroundings will never be able to
oust him. If they do they will exhibit more strength
and determination than have been exercised In the
United States. Give the Major chance for the
cant throne and the barracks new commander; 81
any rate don 'tsacrifce great and noble Wylie.
OLD SOLDIER.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

wAsHINaroN, Dec. 16, 1878.
The privileges of tho floor extended to the
members of the United States Board Of Trade, In
session in this city.
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he embarrassed by testifying openly. Very many
men who had been ntimidated at the polls were
moro intimidated on the witness stand. He would
leave the whole matter of the open sessions of tho
committee with the committee ITSELF
Mr.. BUTLER said he understood the Senator from
Maine objected to the amendment the ground that
in certain parts OF the. country certain witnesses
were willing to testify secretly but not openly.
The Senator had spoken about and being
alleged in regard to dcprivng citizens OF their rights
There not particle OK proof of the TACT He
Mr. Butlcr) senator, III part representing the
state Of South Carolina desired To TO the senate
and TO the country that the people of his State de-
which could be made, and any witness who appeared
before the committee in South Carolina could testify
Just as safely be could in the state of Maine.
Mr. EUsrIs, (cm.) OF La. said far the State OF
Louisiana was concerned past Investigations proved
that republican witnesses not intimiduted, be-
cause republican witnesses not only testified there
but great many of them testified on both sides. 1t
occurred to him Sr. Eustis) extraordinary sit
uation for the senator from Maine to occupy when in
honorable senator took the liberty Of stating to
the senate aud the people OF the country
that the people OF Louisiana had no more
rights as voters than the inhabitants of Scncgambia
lie AIr Eustis could demonstrate that the elections
ia Louisiana were fair and peacctul and there were
great many reasons why the democratic candidates
were elected. The colored people exercised the right
Of suffrage and discrimination. However. he would
tain tho Senate but after the investigation
he would have an opportunity OF defending his peo-
Mr. BLAINE of Maine said the Senator from South
Carolina (Mr. DutlerD either possessed affected
great ignorance of past events in south Carolina He
referred To troubles In that state and said he had 300
letters giving details of great outrages ON the right OF
suffrage. II tile Senator Nfr Butcr Desired free and
fair investigation free from intimidation, he would
leave Ii to the committee as to whether the doors
should be opened not, and not let the witnesses,
white or colorcd, be notified that the doors would be
opened and IL they appeared before the committee
they would do 50 ut their peril.
Mr. BUTLER said IL tho Senator (Nfr. Blaine) desired
sfun and fair Investigation, as he claimed, he would
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aftPr IN the OF tnc present 0uminlS-
traion but they did not do it, they never would do
it, Southern men loved this country--loyed its
peace loved its honorand they expected to deserve
its blessing; and IL they had the power they would
not exercise it the people of the North. Tho
Southern people desired to be let alone, to build up
heir fortunes, for they poor the sands on
the shore. For long years he had sat hero
and heard his people abused but his duty was to
bear it. Now, when 1t was proposed to indct them,
they would meet their accuscrs half way and say
Turn the lights 10 ALL" God forbid that it
should go out to the balance of mankind and go
Senate declared that investigation should not be
made in the light OF day. applause in the galleres
REPLY BLAINE.
Mr.. BLAINE, in reply, read from Raleigh paper to
the effect that this wae white mans government,
and white should rule il but they did not intend
that the negro should be deprived of the right Of suf
fragc. the South gained in representation
count Of such right to the negro. Continuing his
remarks Mr.. Blaine said he indicted the Democratic
party the foe Of free speech and the lifelong foe of
free elections in the South. lie (Mr Baine had heard
good deal about preventing trouble in the seating
of President Hayes and he desired to say that behind
Congress was that people who had expended
life without stint and money without count and for
the fate Of Thousand Mr. Tildens or thousand m Mr.
crn men in that count did but their duty
Mr.. RsNsoM-Yet in the face Of that the Senator
from Maine says now we will not do our duty TO our
fellow citizens
Mr. BIAISn said IL either he or the Senator from
North Carolina should fail to do their duty they
would both be smittcn with the withcring condcmna-
tion Of a constituency which knew how to do 50.
After further discussion the amendment OF
Mr.. Davis was rejcctcd-yeas y. nays 49, strict
In addition to the pairs above mentioned on a
former vote were tho foowing:,Mcsst Grover.
Johnson and salisbury. who would have voted In
favor of the motion. were paired with Messrs Plumb.
Matthews aud Conovcr. who would have voted
against it.
Pending discussion, Mr.. whyte said there were
other Senators who desired to speak this rcsoli-
ton and he therefore moved that the Senate 60 into
executive session. Agreed to- and the Senate, after
brief executive session. at hafpast four r. NJ, adj
journcd until tomorrow.
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fenaIiest Mr. Fields we owe our knowledge Of most
original most poetical unique little volume, called
Among the Isles OF Shoals;' and likewise sweet IN
cenuous letters from Its author, Celia
Thaxter; who seems TO US TO be pearl among women
writer's"
Among the subjects Of affection and almost OF worship
with both editors Leigh Hunt held high place. and Is
always mentioned with certain fond idOlatry The fol-
lowing picture OF the aged poet has Kind OF patheuc
Interest," In the Autumn OF 1856. when we we're gong
abroad live in the mder climate OF Nice we went 10
take leave OF Leigh Hunt at his pretty little cottage
in Cornwall Road, Hammersmith. We found him, as OF
Old with simple but tasteful environments his DOCKS
and papers about HIM, engravIngs and plaster-casts
around his ROOM while he himself full OF his woned
cordaity and cheerful warmth OF reception Tor OLD
friends The svered hair the thin pale chees tue VOL
drous eyes, less beautiful In their aged aspect
their youthful while this charm OF manner
was II anything enhanced by the tender softenng OF
years. we-who could well remember the bnlancy
and fascination of his bearing IN youthful MANHOOD De
effect of bright expectant pleasure attending ms en-
trance into company the influence of his general hand
someness with refined bearing and beauty OF oountc-
nance especially the yvaeity and sparkling expression
OF his eyes still so dark and fine, though with mean-
choly depth In them uow-fcl though he were even
more than ever beautiful to look upOn 1t was perhaps
an scious consciousness f the expression may be
aowedl OF this personal atractyeness his own part
which lent that and and selfpossesson 10 MS
demeanor which was always so inexpressiby winning
il rose not secOmplacency much as from mag
ination and instructive feeling its giving him pleas
ant ascendancy over those whom he addressed 1ms
ascendancy II was that inspired the childish Impulse
previously recorded round the back of the sofa
and lay loving check his resting hapd-hat handso
slender so white, true poets hand TWAS TINS as
cendancy that often drilled the little girls heart win
fancy for wishing his foot as she watched It's
shapey look and he tossing to and fro IN The earnest
ness of his talk IL this innate personal ascendancy
peculiar TO Leigh Hunt that exercised its amplest sway
when we went TO bid him goodbye in 1856 The ring
of his hair was this occasion, and shown to nm
between two hoops of pearl as the black diamond
treasured IN family; he. taking the incident
in his own tenderly gracious way, ana win
his own gift of tendeIly recognizant words
The contents Of the voume!fin the opinion Of many
readers will 10 doubt derive their principal value nom
the letters OF Leigh Hunt Douglas Jerrod and Charles
Dickens from which copiOus selections are made ana
which, though of no special sZncance either for sub
feet or treatment characteristic OF the WRITER'S ana
afford an agreeable relief from the rather c0yin2 mo-
notony Of the personal rccOectoIS.
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