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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

by his works. Great trenches are found In
this region, which are supposed to be the evil
dence of the minhOcaOs industry. Heaps OF
earth are turned up in the process. and where
pine trees stand in the way OF the trench,
they are rooted up, and sometimes part OF
their bark and wood may be torn off, The de-
VISITATION of this performance, which Is chheny
near or under the surface of the earth, though
often under the bed of stream, IS enormous.
In one case the entire side of hill was un-
dermined, it is supposed by two of these AMI
mails, and was traversed by deep trenches.
BY such proceedings, marshes have been
drained or dry land converted into morass,
and the courses of streams entirely
changed. Some of the trenches are spoken OF
as being from three-fOurths of a mile to
mile in length. They are excavated with
great rapiGity.
1t will be noticed that the new aspirant for
fame has been almost as little seen as the sea-
serpent. The subterranean monster Is simply
more fortunate than the submarine, In leaving
more palpable traces than wake OF foam.
We may expect soon to hear OF scientlIc
expedition to Uruguay in search OF the
minhocaO. Whether it will be found like
ceratodus or lepidOsiren or a gyptOdont, 1t
is yet too soon to guess; possibly when I'M
earthed it will be recognized as the descend
ant OF one of tho gigantic armadllOs that GER
tainy dwelt in South America during the
reptllian age of geology.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
Jnoef to advertisements.

ANUsEMENTs-0h P0Qe-6th columns
BOARD AND ROOMs-9m PdJe-5th column
BUSINESS CHASCEs--Sh Pdqe-3d column.
BUSINESS NOTICLs--4M Pd0e- LIST c0lunln'
Coal AND WoOD-Sm EdGe-3d column.
CORPORATION NoTICEs-9h Pdoe-oth cOluinn'
COUNTRY BOARD--9M P0Qt-oth c9iuhiu.
DANCING ACADEMIBs--OM rage colunin'
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
A SIUPLIFJED POSTAL Law.

There is hope, since a bill has at last been
introduced into the House, "pr0vldlng for the
classification of mail matter, and fixing the
crates of postage thereon" that some of the
pcpexing absurdities of the present law will
soon be abolished. A movement to secure the
reforms that are most obviously needed, was
set on foot some months ago, and has lat
terly had the consideration of publishers in
different cities. and the counsel and advice OF
prominent officials in the Post Office. Among
those who have largely helped IN developing
a simple and definite plan to accomplish this
object, is the Hon. A.~H. Bissel, Assistant
Attorney General to the Post Office Depart
ment, who has published brief pamphlet,
with scheme for classifying mail matter
Yet more recently bill for the purpose has
been prepared by a committee OF publishers
at Boston. These schemes differ only on minor
points.
The Post Office law is at present so bcwil-
dering in certain particulars that neither pub
fishers, postInasters nor lawyers can say with
certainty what 1t means. On this point a single
illustration must suffice, and even that cannot
be here presented III all its practical details
II costs us as much to mail THE SEMIW EEKLY
tribune per copy to subscribers i'll Brooklyn
as to people III England, or Italy or Japan !;
but THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE can he mailed to
subscribers III this country at One-eghth of
that cost, per copy. This absurd discrimina-
ton arises from passage in the Act of June
8, 1872, by which newspapers, except weehheS.
weighing over two ounces, must pay = cents
each "if deposited in a letter-carriers Office
"for delivery by the Office or its carriers" In
the Act of June %, 1874, a proviso was i'll
serted that nothing it contained should be
held to change or amend the section in the
older Act, which contains that absurd require
ment, although it was evidently the intent OF
the Act of 1874 to make newspapers
issued weekly and Oftener pay a rate
of only cents per pound. Some dozens
of perplexng questions arise out OF this con-
ficting law. 1t is even open to doubt whether
the higher rate could not be avoided by mall
ing the newspapers from some neighborng
locality just outside the limits OF tins city. 1t
is probable that the original restriction was
imposed with some vague notion that 1t would
prevent local letter carriers from being bur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

"er Richard Grewville; Ballad Of the Fleet" and n
is appear in The Nineteenth Century. Two new poems
by Robert Browning are In press.
Plus TX. had curious habit of writing thu
clauses Of his will separate sheets Of paper Just a.
the idea struck him. These sheets. eleven In number
attached to each other by O silk thread He eft
100000 francs be distributed to the poor Of Rome
Pending the Papal election, telegram from
Rome. in The Paris Pays gravely said that the Con.
clave before electipg the Pope, awaits the American
Cardinal McCloskcy, who is expected Friday, and
who dspOses Of sixteen votes"
Ex-Governor Bullock has been elected
Of cotton factory In Atlanta and intends to
live there. Ho says that Georgia is in better con.
dtion than any other Southern State and that thss
owing chiefly the fact that the people have adopted
the principle Of internal imprOycment-otherwise rail.
road building.
There is a story that ex-Queen Isabella
is about to visit England and is treaty for house on
the Thames. Another story declares that the expenses
Of the British special envoy and his suite sent to re-
present Queen Victoria at the Spanish marriage
mounted S71 900 for the twelve days at Madrd-nos
counting the hire OF carriages at $40 day.
Mr.. Swinburne and Mr.. Longfellow have
happened 10 hit on the same title for their late yerea
The former has Just published four sonnets. two Of
which called The White Car. and which show the
poet 10 be as Irously antiRussian he used to be
ing ffty.four poems, Is to appear Immediately. Its
dedicated In verse to Captain Richard Burton.
1t is gravely stated that Lord Rosebery has
given his berohed, Miss Hannah Rothschild, the
largest sapphire known to exist In its rongh state 1t
disclosed a flaw; but dealer, who evidently Is the
man to see further through q milestone than other
people, gavc ZOO for it, Polished, the sapphire
showed that tho blemish only like beauty, skin
deep and so he obtained $4,000 from Its sale to Lord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
4 RLTiL 10 TIE SkA.SERPENE

The sea-serpent has Il rival. 1t Is land
animal; an animal as large, as fantastic, and
as elusive as the celebrated monster of the
sea-and at least twice IT'S mysterious.
The minhOcao is the new wonder. a very
slight change in its name might have prcju
diced the world against lt-is for instance, if
it had been baptized minhoaxo 1t is well
i,thered in the realm of science, being brought
TO notice by one Fritz Miller, OF Brazil, IN the
ZoGi0giSche GdTien, and receiving full page
of large type III Il recent number of Nature
The mnh0caO Is believed to be resident Of
the region of South America wheIc the Uru-
quay and Parana rivers have their sources
The animal is said by different observers to
have the following characteristics il is worm
shaped; about eghty-tw feet long (by guess
and more than = yard in thickness; " not very
"long,n however, according to another account |;
two horns on the head; Il snout like pig; Il
less definite description makes the animal
"as big as a house." and measurement of
the tracks indicates its possible width at
six-and-a-half to ten feet. Some yea rs ago, it
Is SAID, there was a dead minhOcao wedged in
the cleft Of a rock near Arapehy, Uruguay !;
its skin was as thick as the bark of pine
tree, and formed of hard scales like those OK
the armadillO.
The new animal is. however, chiefly known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

The Italian Minister of the Interior retires from
Office Tor excellent He must be singular
person. this Signor Crispi. who meets charge OF
bigamy with the suggestion that his hrSt marriage
certificate lacked necessary counter-sgnatre, ana
was therefore void. 1t seems to have satisfied nm
as long as the marriage DID, when this statesman
had sudden scruples as statesmen and kings have
been wont to do. There Is class of persons who
find every kind Of marital crime to be characteristic
cally American; to them is to be commended this
instance of mean and vulgar crime on the part of
an Italian high in official life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
PERSONAL.

Mr. Moody will begin his meetings at New
Haven the cath of March.
The debts which Victor Emanuel left be-
hind him reported to amount to S3,5Oo.00O
Mr.. William Morris, poet and artist, has
been elected President OF the School OF Design in Biz
mingham.
Miss Thomson, the ScOtchwoman who lately
shod her horse with gold hns been placed in British
asylum for the she Is the daughter Of former
civil official IN Duuiries.
Mr.. Tennyson has written poem called
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
Amusements ano Aleetlnss Co. Night.

BoorHs THEATRE-l:30 and s.: -" Uncle Toms Caoin'
BROADwAY THEATRE-l30 and {: Tine Exies.
FIFTH AVENUE HALI--2 and g. Hellers Wonders. ,
Firm AyESUE THEArRE-l:3O "The Daioulmaugh'
8: "a Widow Hunt" ,,,.,
IYcsUM THEATRE-I:3O and "GOld Mad" .,s..
Macs & arnrS-2 and s. "Od House on the Bridge
OF NOtre Dame" o,-,,
Pspk T4I ATRY-2 and 8: "Our Bachelors"
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs. and g. w., 4,
fTASDARD TUEATRE-2 and s: " Our Boarding House.
USIoN SQUARE, TUEATRL-1:30 and 3 Celeorateo
Case" - .,,-v O . coboo, u
wALLACKs THEATBE-l:30; " Money o. 0o'ooi'
ACADEMY OF Observation-Disclosures Concert.
KUITZ's GALLERY-EXhibtion OF American Ar's'e'
Nlw-YOEK AQUARIUM-Day and Evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09
WITH SUPPLEMENT.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-COunt Andrassy says Austria Will not
occupy Bosnia and herzegovina. - Ex-Minlster
Crispi's retirement from the Italian Ministry was
OWING to domestic scandal. - The Papal Swiss
Guard will probably be disbanded - The
Cretans have consented to an armsuce.
DoMEsrIC-The Halifax award Of $4,000, 900
against the United States, is challenged on the
ground that the Commission was not unanimous.
g. Part of the American Educational exhibit will
be sent to Paris by French steamer after the Govern
ment vessels have gone. - contest over ap-
priatons between the House and Senate is expected
60 THE TmBUNE's special dispatches present
extracts from Mr. Waddells report mail service
TO Brazil - The cases against the late officers
and managers Of the Charter Oak Life Insurance
Company have teen put over until June IL. -
Thomas NJ. Banta Henry Stokes j. l.. iIalsey A.
B. Waldo and NJ. B. Grover testified on the trial of
Superintendent Smyth.
CONGRESs.-Ihe Senate was not in session yes
terday. - The House transacted little business,
except to discuss the subject of paying certain mail
contractors in the South lively debate took place
as to whether the mail bags and property of the
United States in the South at the outbreak of the
war, had been restored.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Examiner Best's report on
the Union Dime Savings Bank, accuses MessrS
Mack and Orvis of njuring it greatly - DR..
Crosby expressed Satisfaction yesterday "iIh 'ho
defeat of tho DAILY Excise Bill. - Henry
Schmidt living in Pitt-st., poisoned his
mother-in-law, wife and child. - Mayor Ely
opposed reductions in the salaries of the teachers
policemen and firemcn now in office 80 Addi-
tonal testimony was taken in the Vanderbilt Will
contest. - The Rev. George b. Vosburgh. of Jcr-
sey City gave bail acharge Of attempting to poison
his wife. - Gold 1913. 1014, 1O14. Gold
value of the legal-tender dollar at the close $3.50
cents. Stocks opened excited and higher, later
were irregular and closed feversh.
The Manufacturers local observations in
dictate cooler followed by warmer weather, and a
gradual increase of occasional cloudiness. Their
mometer yesterday, 48o, go, $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

cial discussion. Somebody must be attacked.
How would it answer to revue INC horny
handed granger because he charges money ior
his wheat, and then try to cOntiscatc some Oh
his pork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

Twenty-Five thousand war claims, which II
will take eighteen years to hear! How long
would it take to pay emf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

since renewed their angry demonstrations. IL
this conduct continues, the Swiss Will lose that
reputation for lnvincible loyalty which Is
legendary in Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

As our local columns show, the Spring trade
is dull thus far, an open Winter having in
SO many cases prevented the sale of Winter
stocks 4: but good business is expected later,
which will be owing somewhat to the encourage
ing abundance of the crops and partial set
tlement of the silver question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

Mr. Reagan displays such a remarkable
familiarity with the Confederate archives that
the House ought to employ him as an "ex-
"pert."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

The views of Miss Catherine f. Beecher on
any subject will command attention, but her
assault, printed elsewhere, on the Calvinistic
theory of eternal punishment will excite es-
pecia notice just at tins stage of the con-
troversy. Miss Beecher contends that the
Cavinistic system is repugnant to the Scrip
lures as well as contrary to common sense,
and calls for Calvinistic replies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-09

A London letter, on another page, in dis
GUESSING the recent publication, by Mr.. Henry
Stevens, of that portion of the Caxton Exhibi-
ton Catalogue which came from his hand,
gives an interesting account of the famous
Caxton Memorial Bible This was printed and
bound within twelve hours the edition con-
sisting OF one hundred copies, and the places
of printing and binding being more than sixty
miles apart.
Those Swiss Guards at the Vatican are not
the protectors most rulers would desire. 1t
appears that as soon as they were denied the
three months pay usual on the death OF
Pore, they loaded their muskets and brand
ished their halberds. On Wednesday they
were Quoted by concessions" but they have
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
TWO IN ONE,

Thus combined We have two grand medical
agents in one, each OF which performs its function
and unitedly produce more cures than any lini.
nent. lotion. wash, plaster ever before com
pounded in the history Of medicine. Try one.
PRIoK, y CHETs.
Sold by sii Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout the United States and Can Hdas, and by
WEEKS POTTER, Proprietors. Boston. MAss.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

the packet and went away.
Now Dolgorof had time to refieC
The danger seemed averted, Il
threatening cloud dispersed.
could anticipate that his plan W
already forestallcd before the cor
mencement of its execution. Loo
iska knew well that she was betraye
and the manner OF it. Jeanette,
maid had been sitting at work in
Princess room. When the light /
gan to fail her, she had moved in
a large arm chair in the embrasure
the window, which was very deep
the thick walls of the castle. The
she worked as long as she could S
In the twilight she ceased, and af;
sitting idle for some time, fell aisle
Suddenly she was awakened by
noise, and, raising her head, she sa'
tected the Count, standing before the
opened writing table OF the Princess.
Involuntarily the witness Of this ac-
ton, she feared to betray herself;
the great silk curtains so covered
the window, that she could not be
easily perceived. She therefore re-
resolved not to stir, and to be asleep.
Yet she distinctly observed all that
Dolgorof was about. These circum-
stances convinced the girl that there
was some secret plot In hand invol-
wing the Princess, whom she loved.
She therefore at once determined to
acquaint her with all she had seen
and heard. With this good design,
she was on the point Of fastening to
the presence OF the Princess, when
the latter UNEXPECTEDLY entered the
room. Jeanette soon related her
story and all that had happened.
Lodoiska had no difficulty In at once
comprehending the whole matter;
she saw that she was entirely be-
trayed, and that there was no time to
be lost. Instantly she resolved
upon speaking with her brother
Jeanette was directed to lock the
door, and particularly instructed
should any person require admit
lance into the room, to answer that
the Princess was dressing, and that
no one could then be permitted to
enter. Lodoiska covered her head
with the dress usually worn by her
maid servant, and favored by the
darkness Of the corridor, hurried
away to the quarter of the castle In
which were the apartments Of Fred
erick and Henry, and having entered
their room. soon made them ac-
quainted with all the particulars.
Flight was resolved on that same
night.
Willhof, It was determined should
be the companion OF their flight. He
was instructed as to their designs,
and promised to keep horses and a
sleigh in readiness. For the making
OF these necessary preparations he
had but just left the room, when
James met him, and summoned him
to the Count. In anticipation to the
cause OF this sudden summons, he
entered the apartment, preserving
his undisturbed presence of mind
and his accustomed serenity OF
features. Betraying no suspicion,
Dolgorof presented him with dis
patches, which Willhof Immediately
carried over to Henry's room, where
Lodoiska was still remaining. The
letter was opened and Lodoiska read
it, for il was written in Russian.
Dolgorof's plan was in a moment
laid bare to them.
| ITO be Continued.)
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

The proposition to restore the in
come tax Is likely to develop unex-
pected strength in Congress. 1t il
ascertained that the sub committee
will report favorably upon 1t, and the
chances are that it will be engrafted
on the revenue bill and so brought
before the House. Those who favor
the measure say 1t will start with
friends from both parties, and will Sc
cure aid from all who wish to lower
taxes on whiskey and Tobacco. This
last combination makes a strong
team.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

The healing properties Of our own fragrant bal.
known 70 require description. Their grateful.
hesing soothing. and strengthe ming properties are
known 70 thousands. when combined In accord
m.c{ their healing &c shd st,snsthsning progsrtiss
. the best In use Without the aid OF elacfricifY.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

GENILEMEN:=We have sold eAsyonDs RApI.
esndidly that We never sold similar preparation
that gave such universal satisfsction. We hsvo
TO learn the nrst complaint yet
We are not In the habit Of recommending pat
ent medicines. but your preparation meets tho
should be convinced Off. great merit that their
suffering will be relieved. We have been In tho
and sold everything for Catsrrh but yours leads all
the rest. II you see proper you can use this letter
Very truly yours, 3. b. BALDWIN a CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Drug, Books and
Stationery. Warrington. Ind. Feb. q. is7e.
Each package contains Or. ssnfords Improved
sod @ s9 rSr use IN ~
retail druggists and d. aers throughout the United
etates and Csnadas. WEEKS 4 POTTER, General
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

Trains Nos. and run daily. Train No. I
leaves Pittsburgh daily except Saturday.
Train No. leaves Chicago daily except Sat.
urday. All others daily except Sunday.
Il. X. MYERS.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
IMPORTANT LETTER
From . Distinguished Physician.

MO single disease has entsiied more suffering or
~ hastened the breaking mp Of the constitution
shan Catsrrh. The ofsmell Of taste. Of sixht
OF hearing, the human voice. tbs mind, one or moro
and some dimes all yield TO tie destructive Influence.
The poison it distributes throughout tho system
attacks every vital force, and breaks up the most
understood BY meet impotsntiy sss.ilad
~ enaeks and ehsrlstsns. those suffering rom
OF the grave. Itstime then, thatthe popular treat
ment 81 this terrible disc By remedies within the
reach Of all passed Into hands Ct once competent
and Trustworthy. The new and hitherto untried
method adopted by DR.. Sanford IN the prepH- stion
81 hn RADICAL CrRK has won my hearty approval.
remedies fail, because IL strikes At the root OF the
disease. viz, the GcsdVfed blood while Il heals the
nasal Passages. Its action b based on certain nxed
rules. and unless the vital forces are too far ex-
hausted. must. In the great majority OF cases. effect
o cure.
GEO. BEARD, NJ. d.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

Now then young man, you have q
whole year before you in which to
save up enough OF your salary to buy
another Christmas present.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
AGREAT OFFER for HOLIDAYS!

We viii during these hard times and the Holidays
dispose OF loo New Pianos and Organs, of first
class makers at lowest prices for cash, INSTALL
ments, than ever before offered. Waters Pianos
and Organs the best made warranted for years.
ILL.,. Catalogue macl. Great inducements To the
trade. Pianos 7-octayc, s2t0; IA octave, $50,
Organs, stops $4s; stops $50; stops SIS; stops
$40; 10 stops, SIS; IL stops, $780, i'm perfect order
not used 4 year, Sheet music at half-prce.
HORACE WATERS Il TONS, Manufs and Deal
ers, 40 East Is Street, New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
SAnFoRD's RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim 20 be one OF the few popular
gentlemen. who. in private, not only freely recon-
mend 10 bus use II In their families IN preference
20 any OF the preparations usually prescribed By
You are aware" said . distinguished city ply.
Society are such that q OF publicly recommend
or prescribe the Radical Cure but since received
90 much relief from the use OF 10 myself. after Q
thorough trial Of the usual remedies, have pri-
vateiy advised its use. and presume have sent to
your store no less than one hundred OF my patients
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17
INDIANAPOLIS, PERU& CHICAGO.

On and after Nov. 2s. 1876. trains will run
on the road. Sundays excepted. as follows:
GOING NORTH.