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The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
FIFTH EDITION.
PillOrX and POsi.
Geo. Draper Receives Sirty Lasltes at the
Hands of Sheriff Pyle.

Hands Of Sheriff Pyle
About thirty persons were present at
the the Court House yard, in New Castle,
this morning to witness the pilloring aud
whipping of George Draper the colored
man recently convicted of the murder,
in the second degree. of John Wilson,
also colored, at Middletown, a full ac-
count of which appeared IN the GAZETTE
during the sitting of the Co1rt of Oyer
aud Terminer.
The snow fell rapidly, making the
morning a very unpleasant one. Pre-
cisely at 10 o'clock, the prisoner was
taken from his cell and conducted into
the prison yard and fastened into the pill
lory. During the tine he was in the piI
lory he cons antly stamped his feet in
order to keep himself warm, aud blan-
ket was thrown over his shoulders, which
prevented the falling snow from chilling
hun. The prisoner remained In the pill
lory until IL o'clock. When he was
taken into the prison, and As his hands
and feet had become a little numb and
cold he was allo wed to warm himself
After warming himself the prisDner
divested himself of part of his clothing,
and at 18 minutes past eleven he was con-
Quoted to the whipping post, the ram
pooirng down in torrents, aud In half a
minutes time Sheriff Pyle had already
laid on the first blow very lightly. Each
successive second and half brought
down another blow of the same descrip-
ton, and thus at twenty minutes past
eleven the three score lashes had been
administered by the Sheriff, and the
prisoner was reconducted to his cell, No,
Z, where he will remain during the bal,
ancc Of his natural life.
Tno prisoner stood the pilloring and
whipping very well, and wheu the Sher-
was through whipping him his face
frightened up as if he was glad that 1t
Yves no worse.
Sheriff Pyle will accept thanks for the
courtesies shown the reporter of the GA
| ZETTE.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
TRAINS DELAYED.

The New York and Washington ex-
press south, leaving this city at l2.57 p.
IN, was delayed to-day over fifty min
nutes. The detention was caused by the
snow on the New York division. The
Delaware train south, leaving at LOS p.
M, did not leave until 2.l0. The Pull
man train was also late.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
OAR ON FIRE.

Previous to the starting Of the o'clock
train this morning from Philadelphia,
one of the cars caught fire from the stove,
which caused considerable excitement
among the passengers, who speedily left
the car. The fire was soon extinguished,
causing very little damage.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
Police Uniforms.

The newly appointed members of the
police force are consulting together with
a view to having their uniforms made in
the same pattern. WIN. ii, Quinn has
received the contract for making twelve
Of the new uniforms.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
Funeral off. t. Wareham

The funeral OF Mr.. j. T. Wareham
will take place from his lac residence in
Havre-de-Glace tomorrow afternoon at
= O'Clock. A number Of the employees of
the p. w. & b., and Delaware X. RS,
will leave on the Baltimore mail at $50
a. m, to attend the funeral.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
Hon. Ignatius Denelly Will
Contest.

CHICAGO, Dec. GA st. Paul dis
patch saps: "lgnarius Donelly has flee
a notice of contest of the seat of VIM. ID
Washburn, congressman elect. The
charges are bribery, intimidation, vio-
lence, fraud and corruption"
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
LAST HOURS OF GEN. A. s. WILL
LIAMS

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., December %
The condition of Congressman Williams
at midnight Tonight is Unchanged from
the precarious condition of to-day His
friends have no hope whatever that he
will rally from his present prostration.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

More timber is used under ground in
the Comstock lode then has been
employed in the construction of San
Francisco.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

The funeral of John Kehoe, who was
hanged at Pottsviile on Wednesday,
took place yesterday at Tamaqua, and
was largely attended.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
'NHE ARTIzANs SAVINGS 8ArX
500 MARK EFT STREET,

o02 M Ark EFT STREET,
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24d, 1851
open 10 receive deposits daily from 8 A.
M. until p. M, and on Tuesday and Sat.
urdav evenings from I to 8 o'clock.
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND.
regularly made In April and October
When dividends are not withdra thew
reaccounted az deposits. Thus permanent
deposits compound their Interest twice In
each year.
MANAGERS.
Glenn ent Ii myth, George ". Bush,
Chas. w. own George y, Capelie.
Nathan'l X. Benson, N. L. Lichenstein,
Henry +. Dure, Edward Darlington
w. Hastings, Job Il. Jackson,
Edward Pusey, VIM. II. swim
Anthony Higgins.
GEO. W. BUSH, President.
GEO. Is. CAPELLE, Vice President.
feb2i T.. i. YLOR. Treasurer
NIRBT NATIONAL BANK
Il OF WILMINGTON.
REPOSITORY OF THK PUBLIC MONEYS
AND
TED STATES.
EDWARD BELTS, PRESIDENT.
GEO. ID. ARMSTRONG, CAsHIEA
Paid up Capital, 100000.
Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished TO regular DepOsitors without charge,
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays
DIRECTORS.
Glemeh. B. smyth, George W. Bush.
Henry s.. MoComh, sam i Banccnott. Ir
DANIEL James, William Tatnall,
Edward Betts MIR
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
A VICTORY FOR GEN. SHERIDAN

New YORK, Dec. 20.-The jury in
the case of James f. Whalen against
Gen. Sheridan, brought in verdict for
the defendant this evening. A motion
will be made for new trial.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
CHURCHES TOMORROW.
sBURY NJ. e. CHURCH-Rev. John

A SBURY NJ. f. CHURCH-Rev. John
n a B. Wilson, pastor.
Preaching at 10 80 "A III, and p. m.-
Moring subject, "Revivals."
Children's meeting at y m, every Sat
urday and meeting for ihe promotion OF
holiness at 80.
DETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, cor
ID of Elm and jackson streets, Rev T NJ
Eaftwood, pastor.
r Preaching at 1920 u. m. and I 80, p. m
Morning subject, "1he Believers Work
and Reward " Evening, "Glorying IN the
Cross" Sunday school at 9 II. m, and 2
y. IN.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished TO regular DepOsitors without charge.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

H,RINITY CHURCH-Old wedes-on
l. Church and seventh streets, Rev Will
vices, morning at 10 80 o'cIock, AFTERNOON
at O'Clock. Afternoon Sunday schsoI.
held In the church at 2 o clock. Wednes-
day evening service at o'clock. The ser
vices are supported wholly Dy the free will
offerings OF the people. None OF the seats
are rented all are free and unappropriated
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

NNE PRESBYTE aIAN CHURCH
w Preaching at 10 50 a IN, and 20 D IN
Rev. A. N. Keigwin, pastor. Sabbath
school at p IN.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

EDWARD BELTS, PRESIDENT.
GEO. ID. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER
Paid up Capital, s5OO,OOO.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

TRINITY CHAPEL, ON King ana Fltn
l. streets. Rev william j krost, ID ID.
rector. Sunday services, morning at 10 80
O'Clock, evening at7 80 9'clock
Trinity chapel Is open fOr evening pray
er on every Wednesday afternoon ut 80
O'Clock, and on all Fridays and Holy days
for morning services aJ 10 81.
Morning sunday school at o O'Clock
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

HENTRAL PRESBY TERRAIN
" Church, King street, near Eighth, Rev :.
j. Howard Nixon. ID. d., pastor.
Services at l0;30 a. N $3.50 p. m. A II are
cordially welcomed
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

HNION NJ. f. CHURCH. corner .! Fiith
" and Washington streets, Rev Il
Mann, pastor.
Rev. Dr. Hanlon. President of Penning
ton Seminary, will occupy the pulpit
morning and evening
The public are cordially invited. Seats
free. Strangers welcome
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21
DIRECTORS.

Discount days, Mondays and Tn ursd avs
at 10 A. M.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

CALVARY p. +. CHURCH.
~ Services at 10 80 "a Ia, 80 D. m Pray
or meeting at o 40 p IN.
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
" Preaching tomorrow at 10 80 "A m, and
80 p m by the pastor, Rev l. Estiin =
sunday school at o "A m. Prayer meet. :.
Ing at 80 p IN. You are invited.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

DELAWARE AVENUE BAPTIs 4
~ Church, Delaware avenue and West
streets, Rev Isaac NJ Haldeman, pastor.
Preaching morning aud evening by the
pastor
Seats free. All are welcome
The daily gazette., 1878-12-21

FINbE hEG U LAK WEI kLY BIBLE
L Class OF the Young Mems Christi IN
Association Will meet this evening at 7 80
o'clock, for the study OF the International
Lesson 1t will be conduct by Prof. w
A. Reynolds. All are coriially invited,
" above Eighth, Rev NJ W Pratt, PAS
tor.
service at II a m. Sunday school at 2 30
p m. Seats free. All are invII.d.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-18
Best and Finest in the World /!
MENDELSSOHN PIANO
STANDS WITHOUT AN EQUAL.


These Pianos made one of the finest dis
plays at the Centennial Exhibition, and were
unanimously recommended for the Highest
Honors.
Professor @. VI. Newell, the eelebrsted pi.
anist, VINO re ece:ved the distinguished honor of
a cold Medal and Badge irom the Centennial
Commit sioners for highest excellence in
piano playing at the great Exhibition. says OF
/ ess Pianos: 81 must say that they quail the
best amos made by any firm in this city
For evenness and pure singing quality OF
tone they have NO sUPeRloR ANYwHERE
The continuation of sound after striking a
note is something wonderful in art of scale
drawing" ~ H 81
Pianos sent on trial, AMI sold on install
ments Don't fail to write for Illustrated and
DESCRIPTIVE Cstalogue-mailed free.
CAUTION. he Meudelssohn is regularly
Incorporate manufacturing company, and the
only h use which makes the entire piano, and
cells direct to the purchaser st factory prics.
Beware OF bogus pianos offered by dealers
who pretend to be anufscturers. We refer
yau t. the New York Comm rcial Agencies, ),
which viii gi,e you reiable information in
regard t. them, as well as to our integrity.
character and responsibility. iA'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11

INV pr .rupD , e,,,, ., <,Yyxo,.
X h fh ~ NV SFLAK' Auct1oneernn hFlCE
I1 ~ ~, 10 AZ. w. ~ HlhbbILVn sAIpkDAf'
lie ' a. - elGgk ri Wiil @ sold at n4g
rIGMt Fi}l, Nv Nv ~ AM agI-
uofIsE GTiiEiEM.rEE hE oANhL AMP GusIOM-
i l,'as . , afhls by virtue and In pursu-
Signed j. Apr e. ss bY e n npf ~ ss anf
nn'sh VI az , Saeoln District Court Tor the
p t,llsn ol pLieah ~, l2f account Of the above
SIe'7''i' 'h' 'o''o"'pe oeSef'eed property TO
cndfrNh aatM r LIN vh COTTON OF
uhouMD, aoee,hef WIN the buildings and I'M
nona theret nv m iigs aha priv,
,eges tnet s beiqhglng situated In the Second
Dls re- Of ms city IN the SQUARE bounded by
~. Inirp vleis. DumAihe ana ROBERTSON
@ T;;Il ~, mug W. Mest corner on 81 Fhil1p
aJ f eGt 9h e. on en- s phlp street by
n na a., ana front OF 80 Feet on where street.
nal " i SUM- W Wiileh the sald de-
from bra anHn hte a Dy pnfc9ase
LIN lo I = - , D. Ma''ly, NY agt passed before
ITj l1Yal n'ph' n yan4ary TO- 1852
iii a ~, ofn $780, AN ~ nr hhpOND together
and re nh t, ba fhereon
hnu ilshts ahu privileges thereto belonging.
s Iot We -. ~ NE haloonts RENE second Dis
pa ~ b snts clIp, III SQUARE pouhaed 9y bayou
at paa hoe9fs9n oIsn' H. ana Claiborne
streets designated rs lot NO ana measuring.
rla.tI uas ute' ~ lee 'front.' on ROBERTSON
silee ny 10 ieel lhgn a9 INES ia aeptn On one
5,s On .i9 tig gi ana iua loeI 70 tnches line In
aepth on the me separating 1t from property
H'w VI * u pHioslhg 70 i'hsse ae Maz-
ii5. WIN W,utH ~ ne Ieai Oh ~ rect inches
= !, a,nsa hejptiaIlng ~ ron prnpertg now or
o,hei'y piohsihe ~ jean trhelleF, me Whole
mgo,o'hs W pun utttwh ny .nseph fllle. sur
FeEua, nateu neplalhuor p, ls"f. annexed ZOE
800 1 t w. t., ar. pt' ~ piloit fel8 az AZ"
Mus , .It notary Va thls city, ON July IL
is,'. w hGn say proptriy was aGqnlred by SAID
n't,Ntn Hli,n c4Aetes ny purchase from Ber-
I Ins' al ny ~ st Passed nsIofe
'"7' w I nItn; IythI nhnlrr ~ My 10 lsbi
,, :, ~ ohnialN LoI Or ohOuND together
WV" ~ ne alil lnlplVVemehts 1hefeon-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11

SUCCESSION or MRS. SARAH LOPEZ.
WIDOW OF ABRAHAM CAIEHES
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CORNER OF ST. PHILIP AND vILLERE
STHEETS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11

ROBERTSON STREET. BETWEEN BAYOU
ROAD AND URSULINES STREET.
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BAYOU ROAD, BETWEEN ROBERTSON AND
YILLEEE STREETS.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS,
AUCTION SALES.
BY P1acide j. Spear.

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTIES I'm
THE SECOND DISTRICT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
AUCTION SALES.
BY Placide j. Spear.

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTIES In
THE FOURTH AND SIXTH DISTRICTS
CORNER FIRST AND DIVISION STREETS
SECOND, BETWEEN FULTON AND DIVI-
SION STREETS.
MAGAZINE, BETWE Fen JOSEPHINE AND ST,
ANDREW STREETS
TEN LOTS OF GROUND ON ESTATE STREET,
SIXTH DISTRICT
SIX LOTSOF GROUND ON LAUREL STREET
SIXTH DISTRICT.
ROBERT E, HUYGHE W.. ALBERT G. HUY-
CHE ET AIS.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11
RYPLACIDEJ SPEAR. Auetioneer- OFFICE

Second District Court for tbs Parish Of Orleans
No. 3a,99i,
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BEL w ZEN CANAL AND CUSIDYHOUSB
STREETS, by virtue and in pursuance to an
order from the Hon. A. L. Tissot, Judge OF the
Second District Court for tho parish q Orleans,
succession. she following described properly,
to wit
TWO LOTS OF tROUND with tho buildings
ana Improvements thereon, situated in the
First District OF til is city. in the sasare d8sig
mated by tho No. III. bOHasEed by Claiborne. Mar
tia. Erato and CLIO streets. which said lots are
designated by the NGs. and g. ON certain
Elan dfaRn by b. PIT clips. surveyor and civil en-
gineer, gu the fifth vf February. 1s.s and depos-
tied for reference in the Office Of X ]. ker. no.
tary. ana also IN another plfn Of Girbux Il Cas-
taing. dated twenty eighth of April, is4l, and
deposited In the office Of the same notary Ker,
each. American measure, 30 feet front on Mar
tin street by l2o feeA inches lines deep. BE-
tween equal and parallel lines being the saDoe
property purchased by the deceased from Jam es
irwin. by act passed on the seventeenth Of FEB
ruary, 1860 before Michael GernSn. notary Dub
! lie.
| Terms and Condtions-The purchaser Or
purchasers to furnish his or their notes, at ono
| and two years credit, with good and solvent
! security. to be approved by the honorable the
| Second District Court for the parish Of Orleans
and bearing Interest ut pc rate Of per cent
| per annum from date till paid with mortgage
and vendors lien and privilege. the clause oil
) per cent for attorneys fees. insurance and
all after clauses. Said purchaser or purchasers
will have to deduct and pay in cash the auction
GERS fees and other expenses. which amount to
one hundred and fifty dollars or Whereabouts.
/ Act of sale before Thee. sduisson notary pub
/ ic at the expense Of purchaser,
| ap13 20 n my4 II Is
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Second District Court for the Parish of Or
leans-No. 1882,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-11

EDGAR LARUE VS.. THE MINORS MA
THILDE MARTIN AND LAURENT MAR
TIN EFT AIS.
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IMPROVED PROPERTY ON MARTIN
STREET. BETWEEN EBATO AND CLIO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-22
Pope Leo NlII.
THE SUCCESSOR OF POPE Plus IN.

THE SUCCESSOR OF POPE flVS IN.
The general prediction of those having an
opportunity to see the drift of things has
been fulfilled, and Cardinal Pecci, under the
style of Leo NIL, has been promoted to the
Papal See.
Joachim Pecci the new Pope, was born Mt
Carpeaetto, Diocese of Arragui, Italy. March
>. 1910. He was created Cardinal in Decem-
Der, 1853. and also holds the positions OF
Archbishop of Perousc and Chamberlain to the
the Pope lie was to have been created Car
dinal at the request of n Protestant. King
Leopold l. of Belgium. TO whom he had been
sent as Nuncio by Gregory XVI Int, ON the
death of the latter. Plus IN, yielding to tine
vindictivemess Of Antonelli, his enemy, al
lowed seven years to elapse before he gave
him the hat He is described as a man of
high culture and energetic nature-an excel
lent Bishop and perfect Cardinal. OF his
personal appearance correspondent says
He is tall and thin His features have an
aristocratic stamp, and are characterized by
great iinesse, bearing a resemblance at once
to Noltaire and Richelieu. Although simple
in manners, His Eminence is of all the Car
dinals the one who carries himself with most
pontiiical majesty, resembling in this Plus
IN, who, in his early days, passed for incom-
marble
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-22
PERs oNAL AND POLITICAL.

The appointment of Bayard Taylor as
minister TO Germany finds general approval.
Aside from his literary reputation, Mr..
Taylor is a man of excellent character IN all
respects, OF sound Judgment and good busl-
ness qualities lie has also had diplomatic
experience as secretary of Legation, and Tor
time charge d'afiaires at St. Petersburg.
His familiarity with the German tongue and
his extensive acquaintance among the lead
ing men of Germany will make his appoint
ment very acceptable there and add materi-
ally to his official usefulness.
The Democrats of Portland have nominat-
ed candidate for mayor who has not been
a resident of the city three years-whlch
isn't entirely complimentary to the ability
or the party appreciation of lifelong Demo
Gratis of many years residence.
A Chicago letter says, with undoubted
truth, that the chief strength and impetus OF
the silver movement "come from the sup
port Of a large number who are now suffer
ing such financial headache after our In
flation spell, and are clamorous for another
dram of cheap money of some sort, cost what
headaches it may in the future
The New York Times says of Senator
.Dones's speech in the closing debate on the
Silver bill ''llis speech was not up
to the level Of others which he has deliv-
cred, and bore unmistakahle marks of origin
alitv. As for the effects Of the measure,
Mr. Jones airily waved them aside. Ger
many had not more than SO, 900 900 more or
less, to dispose of anyway, and he knew OF
two or three Western States that would alb
sorb that amount without producing Hut
ter in the financial atmosphere. We lear
Mr.. Jones measures the capacity of the
West to absorb silver by his personal ac-
complishments in that direction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-22

The appointment OF Hon. Samuel Batch
ford as Circuit Judge in the place Of Judge
johnson, deceased, was sent to the Senate,
on Saturday, by President Hayes. The re-
lations Of Mr. Egarts to the friends of the
late Mr. Seward, in New York, and to this
appointment, have been such that the selec-
ton of Judge Blatehford for the place was
foreseen as soon as tie vacancy occurred.
The only question, probably, has been as to
his acceptanc, OF the office The announce
ment was telegraphcl from Washington, last
week, that be had declined tender of the
appointment but If it was declined, Judge
Biatchford would .Ccm to have been induced
to withdraw his doclination. The appoint
ment il an admirable one Judge Batch
ford's ability, integrity and capacity to dis
pose Of an immense amount Of Judicial bust
ness in a limited time, have been amply de-
monstrated in his service az Judge of the
Southern District of New York. His pro-
motion to the Circuit judgeship will be rec
ognized as fully deserved. and the circuit is
to be congratulated on securing for this i'm
portant Office 50 experienced, able and up
right Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-22

At the banquet to tn. Governor General
Of Canada, at Montreal, last week, in res
ponsc to the toast to the Governor General,
Lord Dufierin said, among other things
There is a little matter of business which,
since it has been referred to by the Consul
General OF the United States, feel per
haps. it would be desirable Tor me to men
ton. in order that once for all mas reply
to query which has been put to me by al
most every friend who has heard of my
recent visit to Washington. Well. then,
gentlemen, No, No, have not brought
back in my portmanteau, our 80. 800
900 OF fish money. The moneys were
not handed to me across the counter by the
President of the United States, as many
persons imagine to have been the case.
What IL more, ] did hot even ask for them,
nor look as if | wanted them, or indeed
as il knew anything about them. And
in assuming his attitude of reserve am
sure consulted the deicacy OF your feel
ings Some of those present. trust not
manv, for money is difficult to come by IN
these times-occnpy the position OF credi-
tors. Well how do they demean themselves
under such circumstances Why however re
solutey they may he disposed to put the
law in force against the fraudulent debtor,
when they see the man who owes them some
money scraying together every sixpence
within his reach, with the view OF discharg
ing his liabilities arpropriating his wiic'S
pin-mOney, cutting down the allowance OF
his younger brothers and sisters, stopping
his children'S schooling, and talking-as II
he really meant it-oi curtailing his own
daily consumption of cigars and cocktails, he
natural, feels that it would be impiOuS to
trouble the serenity or to emlarraSs the self
respect Of so right minded parsonage by dun
ming him for payment. II he knocks up against
such II one in the street he sinks down the
nearest alley or shirks behind shop door
rather than disturb by his own obnoxious
and compromising presence, the seli-satished
cogitations of 10 much virtue. Well then,
gentlemen, that was exactly the con
duet pursued during my visit to the
States was pcrretually hiding behind
doors and running round street corners, so
satisfactory did find the public temper III
regard to our little matter nor did move
n muscle of my countenanco when was con
iidentialy informed by an cnterpri-ng news
papcr interviewer how General BcnIamin
Butler and other influential pcrsonages had
Dccn overhead to propose the sale by auc
ton of the furniture of the Treasury build
ings at Washington rather than that the
great republic should remain an instant
longer in the debt OF Canada. And yet !
did not altogether refrain from diplomatic
action. When asked by the Secretary of
State to dinner ! 0stentatinusly al'stalncd
from taking fish, a demonstration the force
q ,plich Mr. tVarta met and ark now lptUpI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-22

IL is tolerably clear that there will be no
fighting on land or sea between Russia and
England, unless some other power takes
part With England. England has fleet OF
Overwhelming strength, while Russia has a
comparatively weak navy; and her iron
elads are in the Baltic ports, available only
for defence of her northern coasts. On
the other hand. England has no army that
can begin to cope with that OF Russia, even
with all allowance for British pluck. Her
army is largely in India and it is doubtful
how far India could be denuded of British
troops without provoking an lnsurrection-
The Sepoy rebellion broke out of clear
sky almost. Russia will have abandoned
her usual policy if her emissaries are not
busy by intrigue among the Indian poten-
tates, and she may have already accomplished
much in that direction. Moreover, the Lon
don Times has been showing that the avail
able force Of troops is in a condition Of
great unreadiness for active service, as res
poets transportation, hospital equipments,
and various other necessary details. An
Anglo-Austrian alliance can make it very
warm for Russia; but England is not likely
to fight alone.