The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-25

sary q few days since. Ii ought to afford
comfort to democratic hearts to know that
the only daily paper OF their faith In Wash
lDgton, in the short SPACE of one wear, has
by It's enterprise and ability so attracted the
attention. and won the affection of the COM
munity, Us to have attained a larger circul-
alton than has ever been attained by any
morning journal in the capital. This is in
deed triumph for Mr. Siiison Hutchins
the editor and proprietor, but 10 grea er
than might have been predicted of him Nv
those who have watched his previous career
IN the west, where he attained the foremost
rank among the journalists of Sc Louis.
Even republicans acknow edge the Post to
be live newspaper, and one which thew
can not do without and they DO not
not do without IL, from members of
OF the cabinet down 20 the poorest clerk
Mr.. Hutchins has attained this brilliant sue
c-ss by merit alone, without extrinsic aid or
backing OF any sort.
Speaking OF the pact reminds me Of what
au old citizen told me OF al old time news
paper--the National Intelligencsr-in the
old days 1t was edited and owned by Gales
Seaton, who worked harmonIOusly togeth-
er for 80 years, and became SO inseparably
connected IN the minds of the people that
they were always spoken of together Ga
one occasion gentleman in an assembly
asked who certain young lady was, and
she was a daughter of Gales 4 s atom Moth
ing sensational was admitted into the col
umns OF the lntelligencer until thoroughly
siited, and such thing as personal attacks
were unknown. The entire community was
unutterably shocked when an ups art rival
sheet brought charge of dishonesty against
well known official The editors
of this diguIheG aud high toned paper, pos
SeSSeo almost as much influence as a mem
u
called in by the administration to consult
on matters of public policy.
notwithstanding the bi IN standing OF the
paper, however, iU did not make It's owners
fortunes. Both died poor, ana the widow
OF one is still living in very reduced circum-
stances. Journalism has changed since
those days, whether for the better or worse
let others determine. At all events rascality
can not cover itself up from its investigating
gaze, for any great length of time, aud lack
OF dignity Is compensated for by freshness
of news.
Wizards Hotel, SO long the standby of
Washington, has been recently refitted in
the most elegant style by Brestin & Reed, of
New York, ana taxes It's rank as first class,
modern hotel, steam and other improve.
ments being introduced. 1t had sadly de-
generated before, and it is really pleasant to
see the old landmark rejuyenated and re-
stored.
A new book, published by Porter & Coates,
OF Phi ladelphia, called THE Fireside Ency-
! clopedIa of Poetry" has made its appear
ance upon the booksellers counters as one of
the special attractions of the holidays. 1t is
an elegant royal octave volume, containing
large number of fine steel engravings and
twelve hundred selections OF poetry from
over four hundred English and American
authors 1t has been the work of over nine
years of culling by Mr.. Coates, one of the
| members of the publishing house, and GER
tainly reflects great credit upon both his
taste and judgment. 1t also contains an
appendix of copIous notes, giving informa-
ton both in regard to the poems and their
authors. much of it new to the general pub
Inc, or only attainable by great research.
This feature of the work makes it invaluable
as book of reference, especially as the au-
thorlties are always quoted, rendering 1t a
great acquisition to the literature of the
country. c. W. r.