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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

Aside from the passage Of the THURMAN
bill in the House Congress did very little Of
general interest yesterday. In the Senate two
Of STANLEY MAITHEwss Texas Pacific bills
We're sent over 10y an obIection the Act OF the
New Mexico Legislature Incorporating the
Jcsulis in that Territory was annulled; and
$500 600 was voted 70 solder II deficiency in the
Public Printing ONCE. The House agreed TO
meet after April 20 at IL o'clock in the morning
refused to concur in 100000 Of the Senate 5
100000 addition to its already extravagant
Naval Appropriation bill and beganthe discus
sion Of the bill to repeal the Bankrupt act.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

Tho Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Times says that it is only at the
White House that HAYES refuses wine. He
drinks it in moderation at other places and I
can prove fishery. white wine. clarct, and
champagne"
HAYES HIS a right to drink wine II he secs 1T
so to do. but his hypocrisy on the subject is
simply in accord with his contemplate and
shutting course on every subject since he be-
came Fraudulent President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25
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New York Aq..ri-m-Broadway and si'h It,
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Thestre sor.iqu--vsrieiy
To.y Pastors Opera Ho">~ variety
aJ.io. square IN. str---A Celebrated Casa
NyaIIs.L's rhestr--DiIlnniaey.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25
ALEXANDER r. srEw4Rr's WIZ.
The General Term Sustaining Surrogate
CnlVin's Decision.

James Baiey's appeal from Surrogate
C.dyins refusal IN his petition TO vacato the
probate Of the will OF the late \. r. Stewart was
yesterday decided adversely TO the petitioner
hy the General Term Of the supreme Court.
Mrs. Stewart. in her 'tit.on for tho probate Of
the will declared that her husband had left
neither father. mother. brother. or sister or
descendants of any or either 81 them. or any
descendants Of his. or any relative or next Of
kin OF said deceased Judge ingalls,. in his
opinion sustaining the decision Of the Surro-
gate. says the latter in admitting the Will To pro-
bate acted upon competent proof and which was
sufficient To- justify his determination. The de-
cIslon OF the surrogate refusing to Narato tho
probate was placed on the ground OF discretion,
ana not That he had not the power II no chose Ia
exercise IT, He doomed IL inJudicious To- grant
the prayer of the petitioner. Judge ingalls, says
the Surrogate has power TO open or va'ate
such decree Obtained through mistake, acct
dent or fraud" 1t is quito apparent that the
Surrogate decided this Application after ma
ture reflection and upon thorough examination;
ana We are not prepared to say that such dis
erection was not wisely and Justly exercised.
The appellant cannot be seriously preludlced.
rs he can institute an action in the supreme
Court, and contest the validity of the Will. with
very slight II any embarrassment arising from
such proceeding before the Surrogate: while
the estate SO vast in amount. and embracing SO
many and important interests might bee very
seriously Injured 10y the delay necessarily conse-
quent upon n contest in regard to the probate
Of the will. III il is TO be established that the
probate Of the will IL to be vacated whenever an
heir at law Is discuN cred. the proceeding might
be rendered interminable. and produce serious
exercise of discretion in this particular is very
properly lodged with the Surrogate and should
not he iutcri.rCd with unless the facts Of a par
ticular case show clear abuse OF such dis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

JAY GOULD, his allies, and his lobby have
again come to grief. Yesterday. under the lead
Of Mr. s. S. Cox " this State. the House took tho
THURMAN Pacific Railroad Sinking Fund bill
from the Speakers table and passed 1t by n
practically unanimous votc-only two members
recording themselves against IT, These two
wcro Gen. BUTLER Of Massachusetts,, who
always has the courage OF his convictions, and
Mr.. LYNDE Of Wisconsin.
In one OF his most characteristic speeches.
Gen. BUTLER explained the reasons which de-
termined his vote. lie was not hostile to the
bill: its principles commended themselves TO
him hut he was opposed TO rushing through
such important legislation in such hot haste
and without consideration. He did not like 70
see the House shut its eyes and take unlues-
tioningly whatever the Senate saw m to send IL.
That had been done In the case of the Silver
act and the result was that. for the purposes for
which the House passed il. the Silver act WASH I
worth the paper 1t was written on. He wanted
this bill sent to the judiciary Committee, and so
maturey considered and perfected that II would
have nothing 10 fear from the Supreme Court,
and would be flnality.
The ablcst argument for immediate action on
the bill was made by Mr. Cox; he has not often
spoken more forciby. One passage Of his
speech. in which he was understood to speak OF
the railroad riots Of last summer as having in
them an element of wild justice. amazed and
shocked Gen. BUTLER who proceeded to cate
chize the Democratic side as TO thcir approval
or dsapproval Of Mr. Cox's sentiment
The bill now goes to HAYES However much
| he might like to oblge JAY GOULD and STAN
LEY MATTHEWS 1t is a pretty safe prediction.
| after yesterday vote, that he will sign ii.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

The Stay law" rs it is termed, recently
enacted in Massachusetts, which practically per-
mits the savings banks TO suspend without in
curing the usual consequences Of an act OF
bankruptcy. does not work SO advantageously
as was predicted. Rightly or wrongly people
look upon bank which has taken the benefit
OF the law a. ruined. 50 that its extinction is
only question Of time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

GEORGE L. SMITH has been nominated Col
lector Of the Port Of New Orleans. Who is he
and what induced tho de fdcto President TO
make the nomination? II is said that he is n
nephew OF BEN BUTLER. but surely this rela-
tionship was not a recommendation 10 HAYES.
He was candidate for Congress from the
Fourth District of Louisiana. and was counted
in by the infamous Returning Board. hut the
scat was awarded on the prin,d Jace case by the
House Of Representatives 10 the Democratic
candidate. Judge ELAN. Mr.. SMITH has
never made contest before the Com
mitteo on Elections Why? He did not
dare 20. II he had he would have run
the risk Of bringing up in the penitentiary and
serving his country for term Of years in a use
full capacity. II he had made even n show OF
contest. the facts about the manner in which the
Returning Board obtained quasi jurisdiction in
the cases Of tue parishes Of Bossier. Caddo De
Soto. Natchtoches. Rapidcs. Red River Saline.
Vernon. Webster and VIM would have been
brought 70 light. But SMITH knew how TO util-
i1e his knowledge of these crooked transactions
and force the Fraudulent Pres idcnt Ia nominate
him Collector Of New Orleans. Tom AMBER
son insisted that he himself should be
nominated. and threatened dire calnmities
4 his demand was not needed. He sent WELLS
to Washington 10 enforce his case. but SMITH
was nominated. Apparently the demand Of
ANDERSON was not needed. 1t was Needed. nev-
crthcess. SMITH was able 10 see ANDERSON S
demand and 20 two better He held four aces,
while ANpIRsoS had four kings. lie knew
enoughto make WELLS who was in Washington
rs ANDERsoN's representative. withdraw his
name in favor Of SMITH. and he knew enough TO
convince HAYES thath could not AFFORD To refuse
what WAS demanded NOW we Will see whether
SMITH will be- confirmed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

Ono of the committees at Albany has be-
fore it a, bill for printing. publishing. and fur
nshing free to the people Of the State State
newspaper. The bill, however. should go fur
thor and pay the people for taking it. Then it
would be perfect
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

Democratic government reaches the low
est ebb when its representatives reflect. not the
vigor and virtue but the indecision and indif-
ference Of the nation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

The sight Of the Hon. J. MADISON WELLS
and Honest john SHlRMAN walking, arm-in-
arm. in PENNSYLVANIA avenue docs much TO
diminish the sadness felt since the death Of tie
Nlnlnn.n- lNNIn.-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

The disclosures made in course of the in
vcstipation of the affairs of the United States
Consulate at Shanghai suggest an enlargement
OF the American missionary field in China.
JAMES L. PRESTON, the delauting cashier
of the Merchants Loan and Trust Company of
Paterson, dreaded the State prison. and his
friends tried hard to save him from it. Yctwhy
should the criminal in hroadcloth receive any
more tender treatment than the one in rags
II commonplace thief had sneakod into the
oflico OF the Merchants Loan and Trust Com
pany and snatchod n dollar of the counter.
PRESTON would have spared no pains TO bring
him to punishment, Snuce for the sneak thief
IL sauce for the embeZlng cashier. AS long as
wealthy felons are privileged. crime will con
tinue in high places. Tho law cannot afford to
be respecter Of persons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-25

II Is well known that JAY GOULD prefers
to do his charitable deeds in the dark. So
closely does he guard the secret Of his benevo-
lent actions that few. If any. have ever come TO
the light. As far as he is concerned. he proba-
bly, would be content to Let the public live on in
the belief that he is nothing better than ilnan-
cal shark. forever plotting to ruin his business
partners. and devising schemes 10 swindle the
Government out Of millions. Good deeds some-
times come out 10y accident. however. 1t is q
curious coincidence that JAY GoULDs latest act
OF charity should be revealed through the col
umns OF his own newspaper. The modest per-
son who runs the tribune Mt an annual loss in
tho interests Of sentiment and moral reform. is
also the principal owner Of the Union Pacific
Railroad. An enthusiastic correspondent who
admires the liberal, Christian policy Of that
road in its dealings with the public, but who is
undoubtedly unaware Of the ownership Of the
7iibu,e, writes to tell the newspaper how the
railroad has Just offered TO deadhcad thirteen
poor Methodist ministers who want 10 come
East TO attend a conference. but have not the
means to pay for their tickets. Sir" writes
the unsophisticuted correspondent Of JAY
GOULD. there has come 10 my knowledge an
net ~ generosity chnra rteristic Of Mcssrs
HUNTGNGroN and DILLON, the railroad kings of
the NpSt.' Then follows the story Of the thir-
! teen poor Methodist ministers and their pecu-
| MARY embarrassment. " Tho delicate and
cheerful way" says the correspondent in con-
curion. in which the net was performed
gro0ty enhances tho munil 'onco of the decd
| OF COURSE telling JAY GOULD this was tclllnl
| him of his own charti s, and the humor 81 th'
situation must have struck him so forcby tina
| he departed from his hahtual rotioonce con
| corning his good deeds. and ordered the welt
| 3 e. Ia. anil Ita
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

TIE Prescott E"teyPrise wonders why our people don't order doors, sash, etc, from their sash factory, in- stead of sending to San Francisco for the same Why,you poor simpleton, the people in this section don't know you have such business in your midst If it was an enterprising firm and wished to extend itS trade, il would know that by advertising in a paper published in a section it wish ed to supply, the business could be secured
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

THE Louisville CourierJOUrRdl says: Not less than fourteen thousand people were swept away by the vel low fever plague of the past season, while the direct and indirect losses in money and trade have been estimated at $1Ij, 100000, but will doubtless largely exceed that sum. Probably two hundred millions ol dollarS would hardly cover those losses. These facts are apalling enough, but they certain ly convey potential lesson and warn ing which it will be criminal to neg feet. Stringent quara:tine measures at every seaport furnish the most economical method of surely meeting and avoiding all such dangers wheth- CT they be cholera or yellow fever. II every seaport in the United States was properly provided with quaran- tine regulations the cost in a single year would be mere trilie compared to the loss through the ravages of a plague. Savannah in 1876 suffered q ] loss of over five million dollars from the yellow fever, which would hay, been prevented by simply warning two ships from Cuba out of the har [ hor
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

SECRETARY SHERMAN says there is a strong speculative feeling springing up to give silver bullion in the form of the trade dollars a value greater than other bullion, thus diScriminat- ing in favor of bullion held in China against bullion in the hands of our miners The secretary says trade dol lars will be bought as bullion upon bids each Wednesday. and that pre- ference will ne given t5 trade dollars over other bullion. This is t&c sccrc. tary's answer to the San Francisco of. fer of 100000 trade dollars deliver. able there from China within sixty days.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

TIE BUllai5, of San Francisco says; IL has been well said that no permanently prosperous state was ever built over a gold or silver mine The same is true of towns. The rise and doEnfaIl of Signal Ciiy within the year, and Bradshaw City ia times past, are good examples n this tesri- tory. Phenix is the only Arizona town whose wealth is entirely agri. cultural and whose future promises ali that can be desired by those of the greatest expectations. Ithas doubled in population within the year, and is increasing faster than any town in Arizona In another year i; will bC thc boss" town iR Arizona.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

TIE New York Sun urges that one of the first duties of the national house of representatives should be to inquire into the authenticity Of the cipher telegrams published on the eve of the recent elections, and the means by which they were obtained. This is due to public morals and to the parties implicated, who should have an opportunity to vindicate them selves or suffer the consequences.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

and is a raighttOrward expression Oi his views on the leading topics which now engross the attention of the na tion.
 The president strongly advises con. gross to make uo change in the cur rency laws, leaving untouched the coinage of silver, and trying a year of rest in financial legislation. He uniteS with Secretary sherman in re, commenting the issue of q 3.65 bond of as low denomination as ten dol. lars.
 On the southern question he admits that his policy has been a failure, and takes extreme ground, but suggests no legislation.
 The president quotes with approval McCrary's criticism of the posse com itatus clause of the army bill.
 Without committing himself to either the war or interior departments in their dispute over the care of the Indians, the president recommends a new department, to which this and other like administrative interests shall be confided.
 The message refers to the yellow fever plague, and discusses the ques- ton of the prevention or modifica- ton of the deadly effects of the fever, suggesting q national quarantine law.
 The next matter of interest discuss ed is the southern question, and dwclls particularly upon the dishonest elec- tions held in South Carolina and Louisiana. He speaks of outrageous Jrauds practiced in South Carolina, where there was no serious iniimida- tion, hut what there was lacking in this respect, was amply made up in fraud and ballot-hOX stufline. In Louisiana there was less actual fraud, but numerous cases of intimidation. The president does not specially ask for authority that is not at pres ent given him under the laws, all though in other parts of the message he endorses fully the suggestions of Secretary McCrary and Attornay-gen- eral Devcns, and says these sugges- tions, if adopted by congress, will materially aid the executive in en- forcing the laws throughout the cn- tire country.
 He then reviews the reports of the cabinet officers, commencing with the state department. lie makes no sug- gestion for a new treaty on the fishery question.
 He also reviews tic Texas boun. diary troubles, and asks attention to the improved condition of affairs on the Mexican border.
 The president takes the most cheer ful possible view of resumption, and expresses himself upon the subject as he did in his reported speeches on the subject during the fall. He endorses Sherman's report in everything.
 He makes no reference to tho pro posed transfer of the Indian bureau to the war department.
 The postofiice department receives a passing. The principal figures and gross facts of the postoffice report are quoted in the message, and a few of the recommendations of Key approv- ed.
 The work of the interior depart ment iS briefly reviewed, without any special suggestions. The message heartily endorses Secretary SchuZ's s sugticstion relating to the preserva- ton of the government timber lands.
 The only suggestion concerning tiIe department of justice is to appropri- ate two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for extra expenses of the Unit ed States courts, such as for the pay. ment of deputy marshals and witness fees.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

TIE Tucson Sur says: The people of Phenix are taking the initiatory steps to get the capital of the territory located at that place by the next legis- lature. The capital must be located as near the center of population as possible, and PheniX or Florence would be preferable Tucson don't want it under any circumstances.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

K tlie municipal election in Los Angeles, Cal, on the 2d inst, the workingmer elected their entire tick ct with the exception ef three coun- cilmen. Fisherman, the working mems candidate for mayor, received a majority of 60. The oth~r officers elect are Godfrey, city attorney; Lichtenberger, treasurer; Hamilton, tax collector; Bildcrain, assessor; Dr. Nidney and W. J. X. Smitb, mem- bers of the board of education.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

X DISPATCH from New York states that there is good authority for an- nOuncing that preparations are mak- ing in Boston and other cities to give General Grant a series of brilliant re- captions on his return to America. Efforts are making to keep the ar engagements quiet and make the recep- tion non-partisan.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

WONDER ii the EaterpriSe expects to secure as many subscribers in the new Gila Bend town the one it is urg- ing to build in opposition to PhcniX) as it has in the Great Salt river valley.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

A CALIFORNIA judge has decided that warrants made out in the name of fictitious persons are illegal; that q warrant to be legal must name or describe the person to be arrested, and that the officer must know from the face of the warrant, without any other information, whom he is com manded to arrest
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

PERSONS having claims against the Arizona and New Mexico Express company can learn the situation of the company's affairs by addressing c. W. c. Rowell, esq, San Bernard ino, Cal.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

THE Enterprise has nominated the two members from Yuma county for the positions of speaker of the house and president of the council. Pres colt must want to secure two votes from outside their own section for some purpose. Wonder what it can has
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

MRs. HILTON has been expelled from Beecher's church. Itsecms that the troubles of this unfortunate wo- man are not ended yet. Charity, among the members of that great Brooklyn church, seems to he a thing unknown. Why didn't they expel the head and front of that wealthy re- ligious organization,
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14
sEHI-wEEKEY HERALD.

Commencing with the month of January, THE HERALD will be issued twice d week-every Wednesday and Saturday.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

TIE San Francisco BUiletiH cX- presses the opinion that Arizona will be admitted into the union within the next five years.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

Tx the United States senate, on inc 4th inst, MT. Matthews made a mo- ton to take up the Texas Pacific rail road bill. Ii was rejected on the ground that il would lead 10 a long discussion.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sum mons.


 In the Justice Court of Phenix Pricinci. in the County of Maricnpa. Territory of Arizona. R r. Hilanis. J. r. E. k. Buser. Plaintiff ssain>t A. ". James, defendant. The Territory of riznna Tcuds greeting iO A N. James de- f-ndant You are hereby summoned Co appear before me at my office af PheniN in the County of Maricora. A. T. on the 9 day Of February 4. D.. ls59 at 10 o'cl ck A. N. in an action brought against you by said plaintiff to answer the complaint Of the above named plaintiff. Said action is brought fo recover Ninety one dnIlars and J0-lO0 dollars; which sum Is com posed Of amount due me on individual ac- counts and assigned Co me by Mrs. David Moore and Thon S Co or judgement will be taken against you for the said amount. tageth. with costs oftiis suit. .f you fail 10 ap. and answer To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County. Greeting: Make legla service and due return hereof Given under my hand this 18th day of December A. D. IFS
 R. r HILASpS.
 A Justice of the Peace of sai Township
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

SAN JOSE and Santa Cruz, Calilor- nia, were the recipients of q slight shock of an earthquake on the 4th inst
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14

OUR job office will be here in two weeks.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14
ASHER & ELLIS.

r9-The National G old Medal was awarded to Bradley tS Rulofson. for the best Photo graphs in tho United States, and the Vienna Medal for the. best in the world.
 429 Montgomery Street. San Francisco.
Salt River herald., 1878-12-14
TEN SHOP.

Proposals for the Care of Indigent Sick. Sealed proposals will be received at the of flee of the County Recorder Maricopa County until the first Monday in January. 1879. tor the sustenance, lodging and medical treatment of the lndisen; Sick of the County of Maricopa and Territory aforesaid for the current year By order of the Board of Supervisors.
 W. F. MCNULTY, Clerk.