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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
Commission to Test tho Coinage.

Commission to Test tho Coinage.
WASHINGTON, Jan. A.-The presi-
dent has appointed as commissioners
to test the gold and silver coinage OF
the United States for the year l877,
Hon. Newton Bateman, Of Illinois,
and Charles Beardsley, of lows. The
ex-officio commissioners are the Judge
of the U. s. district court for the
eastern district Of Pennsylvania. the
comptroller Of the currency and the
assayer of the assay Office at New
York. The commissioners will as
semble at the mint at Philadelphia on
the thirteenth of February next.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

A New York preacher stated to his
congregation the other day that he
was not quite as anxious to get his
people out of hell as he was to get
hell out of his people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
Southern 6ravado

New ORLEANS, Jan. 3O.-In reply
to W. E. Chandler's recent telegraph
to him, Burke says he first wishes to
know if this is the Chandler who, as
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
was travelling through the south in
1868, and corruptly participated in
the spoil gathered by Supervising
Treasury Agents, engaged in rob-
bing the government, and in defraud-
ing the distressed people Of this and
adjacent states who, as Secretary of
the National Republican Committee,
with certain Republicans from Louis
lana, at conference or conferences
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New
York, concerning Louisiana affairs,
about October, 1872, secretly and cor
ruptly conspired to take advantage
of the absence from Louisiana, Of the
Governor thereof, to assemble secret
ly the legislature and impeach the
Governor and seize the government,
and use its machinery to carry the
election of 1872; who earned and re-
reived fee from Kellogg of 5000
in 1873 and the enconium "you had
done more for him than any one ex-
cept Atty. Gen. Williams" in main
tanning a full and infamous usurpa-
tion of the office of Governor Of this
State !; is it the Chandler who encour-
aged, abetted and conspired with in
famous allies in this city to rob II, 900
citizens of New Orleans of the fran
chise and drag before the federal
courts on or about the day of the late
election, who in Nov, 1876, by tele-
graph guaranteed Kellogg that
the whole power of Government would
sustain the returning board in count
ing the vote Of Louisiana for the re-
publican candidates, and then hasten-
ed to Florida to manipulate the
frauds of that state in counting; is it
the Chandler who has of late been
vainly seeking to stir up the He'll
broth of sectional hate and foul his
political nest to the disgust of decent
citizens north and south.
If yea, permit me to say that the
inquisitorial powers of politicaI
tramps terminated in March last.
Such persons are subjects of inquisi-
tions. If nay, the impertinent tele-
gram shall have such consideration
as it deserves.
(Signed) E. A. BURKE.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

DEs MONIES, Feb. l.-Remonstranc-
es were presented in the Senate today
against the repeal of the law author
izing the employment Of shorthand
reporters and against the law regu-
lating the practice of medicine.
Bills were introduced to provide
for keeping certain classes of insane i;
requiring mutual insurance compa-
nies to make annual reports; in rela-
tion to relocation of county seats !;
relating to work ON streets and high
ways in cities and incorporated towns ;
authorizing cities and towns to lay
down sidewalks aud to protect the
same.
Resolutions were introduced asking
the passage of law by Congress pro-
yiding that judgments in Federal
Courts shall not be lien upon real
estate in any county unless the rec
ord of the same be kept there an
amendment to the code providing
that no soldier shall be sent to the
poor house passed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
National Bank at Kansas citv
Closes.

KANSAS CITI, Jan. @.-At meet.
ing Of tho board of directors of the
First National Bank, held last even
ing, it was voted that the bank dis.
continue business. This step ia rem.
dered necessary by the shrinkage in
deposits by over $3.50, 600 within the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

WASHINGTON, D. g., Jan. 81, 1873.
MAJ. e. A. Burke, n. O.
Please make public Immediately all
proofs of your charges against me to-
gether with the3 memorandum you
have of the Wormley's Hotel confer
ences (Signed) w. E. CHANDLER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
TER M g.:
%t.In PER YEAR IN ADVANCE,
The prospect of transferring the en-
tire Indian service to the War De-
partment is increasing.
a. 90 Mt thc end Of six Montns'
aarsas ol, pusines, Letters TO ottumwa Couriel

The Iowa Investigator refers to
Governor Gear as "the drunken
man at the head of the State" Th' t
is as false as it Is indecent.-Gate
Citu.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
GREECE GOING TO wAp,

LONDON, Feb. l.-Athens advices
say the Greek Premier has indicated
the armed occupation Of Thcssaly and
Epirus. He made a statement that is
believed to be tantomount to de-
claration Of war and the whole pop.
ulation has been ordered to enroll in
the national guard.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
RUSSIA STILL MARCHING ON.

LONDON, Feb. LA special from
Rome says: Private telegrams of un-
doubted authority say the Russians
are within "a hours march of Con-
stantinople.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
RUSSIA "MARCHING on"

ADRIANoPLE, Jan 3l.-Russian
Grand Duke Nicholas arrived on the
18th by railway from Hormoula and
took up his quarters in the Gov
ernor's palace. The Russian van
guard occupied Bobaski, Haskivi,
Dematico and Kirk Kelissa. The
Czarowitch's army crossed the Lom
in force. The Turks are everywhere
retreating upon fortresses Of the
Quadrilateral.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
JOHNNY BULL RAISES A MOB AND CUTS
HOTEL.

LONDON, Jan. 3l-4 r. MA meet
ing was advertised tor three o'clock,
this afternoon, at the City Terminus
Hotel, Canon street, to protest against
q supplementary vote of f6,O0O, 900.
Long before the advertized hour the
hotel and all adjacent streets and open
spaces were filled with crowds which
cheered the government, sang patriot
ic songs and held impromptu meet
ings in support Of the governments
policy. The proprietors of the hotel
called In the police, but the small
squad sent in response to their re-
guest had no effect on the crowds.
Several public rooms in the hotel
were gutted. No attempt was made
to hold an anti-credit meeting.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
BY Gable to the ohIcaso Tribune.

LONDON, Jan. 30.-The general feel.
ing among the best-informed men
here Is one ofintense anxiety, not only
for the future of England but the
Continent. 1t is now acknowledged
that Russia has endeavored to obtain
secret understanding with Turkey
relative to the opening Of the Darda-
nelles,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
The Chandier-Burke ToleRraphIc
Duel.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Chandler
furnishes the following additional
kilograms:
New ORLEANS, Jan. 80, 1873.
W. n. Chandler, Washington, d. G.
The statements in my telegram are
true and can be established, and hav-
ing admitted their application to your
self, it is evident that your pact con-
nection with Louisiana affairs has
been such as to justify one in declin-
ing any further correspondence with
you upon that subject. (Signed)
Z. A. BURKE.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

LONDON, Feb. 1.-ltaly is reported
as opposed to making an alliance
with any OF the powers to oppose
Russian supremacy.
A Pera dispatch affirms that the
Ministerial Council has determined
to defend the city if it was attacked.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
IOWA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

DEs MONIES, Jan. 3l.-Bills were
introduced to-day to provide for the
appointment Of state Entomoloaist
and defining his duties.
A bill relating to cities existing un-
der special charters and conferring
additional powers upon such cities.
A bill to provide for apportion-
ment and collecting state taxes.
y bill granting the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & N. R. r. Co., of Iowa,
certain lands heretofore granted to
the McGrcgor Il Missouri River r.
II. Co., aud afterwards resumed to
the state by the General Assembly.
a bill permitting the Methodist
Protestant church, Of Iowa City, to
transfer certain real estate.
The bill permitting cities and towns
lying between other cities to be an
nexed to them, was taken Iup and
passed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

The vote in the House on the ques.
ton, indicates that the tax on whisky
will not be reduced. This is rather
remarkable for democratic major
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
ANOTIIER uANGING

CovINGToN, Ky, Feb. Phillip
Watson, colored, was hanged this
morning in the presence Of 5000 spec
tators for the murder Of his wife last
September.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
Weln0p0 Aune-

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 1.-Wm. Wei
mers who shot and killed A. Law
renee, bar keeper in the saloon at the
theatre Comique, early ON the morn
ing Of Jan. 10Th, 1877, was hung in the
Jail yard between 8 and9 O'Clock
this morning. Death was instanta-
nious. He made brief speech plead
ing that he was drunk when the act
was committed, and that it was not
premeditated, and warning others to
shun whisky and bad company.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

NORFOLK, Feb. 1.-The loss of life
Is estimated at l5O. Occasionally a
survivor reports and decreases the
number. The beach for several miles
each side of the wreck is strewn with
bodies. It seems that people on
board the Metropolis. seeing no pros.
pect of help from the shore, gave up
all hope and after the word was piy-
en- to "save yourself" CONSERVATION
prevailed over which no mortal pow.
er had control.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

Moriarty 4 AcIlauehlin
Sell the Premium NNXX, Lincoln
fiour At vA.0O, 12-l4-6tdaw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

THE SULTAN BEGs AN ARMIsTICE.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Feb. lie NJ
The Sultan has telesraphed the Csar
demanding an armistice.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
rARvINa TURKISH REFUGEES.

A relief agent who arrived at Gal
lipolis with Sulciman Pasha tele-
graphs: 81 will stay here to relieve
1900 refugees who are in great dis
tress. have seen vast numbers of
refugees sall over the country dying
from cold and hunger. There is q
great movement toward the sea. Ref
ugees arrive destitute, having gener-
ally lost half of each family.
1t Is nation moving without
means OF transportation and is with
ont homes to go to. Englishmen can
not imagine the suffering, destitu-
tion and ruin of these last three
weeks to an innocent aud industrious
people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

PEACE TERMS TO HAVE BEEN SIGNED
YESTERDAY.
LONDON, Feb. 1-6P. M.-Northcote
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

FEAT OF RUSSIAN WAR VESSEL.
ST.. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-The Com
mander of the Russian steamer Con-
stantine reports that he left Sebasto-
pol for cruise on the 22d inst, and
approached Batoum on the 26th,
where there were seven Turkish ves-
sells. He sent a white head torpedo
against screw steamer on guard out
side and sank her immediately. The
crew were all drowned, and the Con-
stantine returned.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

Here the applause made the speak
er cit down In great confusion, and
In spite of logical restatement Of the
case by Senator Toombs, the doctor
lost and Peter Bennett wont Ness
York World.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06

OVERLOADED AND UNsEAwoRTHY.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. LIT is believ-
ed the wrecked Metropolis was not
only unseaworthy but overloaded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-02-06
NO ARMlsTIcE YET.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The principal
cause of the delay of arranging an
armistice is stated to he the difficulty
about the military conditions impos-
ed. A Vienna paper says these ex-
clude the occuption Of Constantine
plo
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
FENIAN PRISONERS.

London, Jan. 5.-Rumors have been late
ly current that the government has pardoned
all the Fenisn prisoners. These rumors.
however, appear to be exaggerated. The
Standard announces that Color Sergeant
MCCARTHY and private O'Brien, who were
sentenced to life.lopg pepa! servitude in
1866. have been releaeed on ticket of leave
Corporal Chambers, undergoing similar
sentence, will be released next week. The
prison governors have received 90 intima.
ton concerning the release of O'Meara,
Cnnd"n and Melidy, undergoing sentences
for cnmplicitv in the Manchester murder
nor If the probable release of other prison,
ers detained for completely in alleged Fe
nian outragcs, but who were not convicted
Of treason. felony. or any military ofiense
Mccarthy and O'Briep were received in
London by the Irish Political Prisoners
Visiting committee. They sre well. hui
leok pre- ma,ure'y aged, M condition la,
been made =. 70 their residence ont Of Il.
United Kingdom
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
NEW YoRK.
BANKRUPTCY.

New York Jan. SIS ven creditors OF
Francis Towes &C.,. military good. import.
ers Maiden Lane, have filed petition to
have the firm declared bankrupt. Liabili-
ties $240, 900; assets 124,74l.
SENTENCED.
New York, Jan. 9-Wetmore, vice pres
ident Of the Security Insurance company,
ha' been sentenced to one year in the peni-
tentiary and fine OF $3.50, full penalty.
MONEY MEMS MEErING.
A meeting Of bank presidents was held
to-day, to hear tae report Of the committee
appointed Saturday last to prepare rep 1T
snIject to the pending silver bill and pre-.
se:.t resolutions aud recommendations. Rep
resentatives of the press were excluded.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09

II Ia as.rr'rd in 81. Louis IN the hes, au
M"."y 'hn' IN the suit sca,n>t w. V. Caor
d CO.. NJ Oh cng". ,hv the W,'sr - h. c' pack.
Ing c'mpsnv and Libby. Mcneil & Libby
the 81. Louis bY,f canning company w..
not p'r'y NOR did It havn any h.atiue d.
rrc'iv "r 'nd'rac'ly In 'hr ms,'cr Chrr
- no general agent ~ tho 81 L.nis hrrt
cam ny c"m."uy, AND The ius,urs, of thai
c"mInoi \. in NJ ma-ncr ~hsi yer afIr,cd
~ 'hs 'vs'rsint order Of The cnurs axsiu,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
FOREIGN. ~ :
Prospects That Hostilities will
aa-..5 I'll Cease.
] Th, I, satan 1, Accepts IL, Terms ef the
Armlstice. z.-
,s;,sssssssaa rs s.s;r y 90 "
Lord Derby Declines the Useless Mission
Of Mediator.
The King Of Italy Is momsntariIy Expected 10
s Die. IS
toRElcN.
AN ARx1srlcE PROBABLE


London, jan. "a telegram from Con-
s'aatinople says that the Turkish command.
ers 10 the field have been ordered to con
clude an arm!stice VITA the Russian com
manders.
A special from Berlin says that Russia
has consented to enter into negotiations for
an armistice, even of the preliminaries of
peace are not settled before hand. 4 con.
c!u sion of truce is propable. af
THE K1Na VERY ILL.
Rome, Jan. 9.-The condition of King
Victor Emmanuel changed for the worse
last ght. His difficulty of respiration and
irregnlarity of tho pulse have incrca ed.
Symptom. of military erup,ions are now ol :
served,
ROME $50 0p.M.
The kings condition is very serious The
nilia y eruption is profuse.
THE MONEY MALKEr.
London, Jan. 9-rhe s,agnation in the
M ,ney market, says the Times, exceeds any,
thing experienced for a long time. The
rise in c, nsols j. partly due to the iuvest-
ment by the banks and others, having dis
posal oflargetums Of money, which cannot be
used in way Of Loans. There seems 20 be no
longer any justification for the bank OF
England, in maintaining <he present rate
of discount.
ACTING UPON lord DERBY's SUGGESTION.
Cons.an,innp!e. Jan. 9.-'rhe council OF
ministers have agreed upon the conditions
of M armistice. ahd submitted them for the
sultan's approval In opening direct
negotiations, purely for military armistice,
the Porte is said TO be acting upon Lord
Derby's advice. aud especially approved
Server Pasha's foreign policy. All the
ministers were present during the debate.
RUN DOWN AT SEA.
London, Jan. 9-Intclligcnce has been
received that an unknown bark has been
run down In the Bristol channel, resulting
in.,he drowning Of 10 persons.
ARMlsrIcE CONDITIONS APPROVED.
London. Jan. "a dispatch from Con.
s,an;iuople at $40 this morning says that
the sultan, having approved Of the armistice
Conditions submitted to him by Minister
Rsouf Pashs, minister of war, has ordered
commanders In the field to conclude an ar.
mistice with Russian commanders.
ENGLAND CAN'T DO IT.
Before agreeing on this course Server
Pasha, Turkish foreign minister, telc2raphed
to Masurus Pasha, Turkish ambassador al
London, instructing him TO request
Lord Derby t, arrange with Russia condi.
tions of the armistice. Lord Derby replied
that Russia would not entertain such pro
posal and counselled direct negotiations be-
tween the belligerents.
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
1t is stated that negotiations continue be.
tween England and Russia on the question
Of mediation, the chamber Of deputies hav.
ing heard the explanations Of ministers and
declared them satisfactory.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09

NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
1t is stated that negotiations continue be-
tween England and Russia on the question
Of mediation, the chamber Of deputies hav-
ing heard the explanations of ministers and
declared them satisfactory.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09

CSn,ori, y. H., Jsp. p.--rhs repu Lean
,tsic convcn..oA snst 10 lay STA Charl. . II
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
wALL STREET.
New York, Jan. 9.
Money!.
Gold--l.O2Sc.
Governments-Firmer.
Stocks-Firmer.
NEW YORK MARKET.
New York, Jan. 9.
WHEAr-quiet; 1.3s for No. 2, north
western, January.
RYE-6rm; 76@7sc.
CoRN-55@56c for western mixed.
BARLEY-quiet.
OArs-dull; unchanged
PoRK-heavy; 12.4o@l2.55.
LARD-easier; 500.
WHIsKY-9.
CHICAGO.
Chicago, Jan. 9.
WHEArAirregular and higher; l.O74c
for cash; l.07lc January; l.073@l.o7sc for
February; No. 8, l.Ol.
CoRs-easier; 4l5c for cash 4lc bid
for February.
OArs-steady; 24!c.
RYE-564c.
BARLEy-easier SIZE.
PoRK-weak and lower; 1l.l24c 70,
cash; Ills for February; ll.3O for March
LARD-weak and lower; 7.25 for cash
7.30 or February; 7Sosc for March.
WHISKY.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
FIRES.
ma coxt.AISEe :.

New York. Jan. GA fire is reported
raging in shaft No Z. of the Pennsylvania
companies miners near Wilkesb.rre The
miner RS yesterday and last night we're en-
deavoring t, ex,ineuish the e mes.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
THENEWS.
Serious Strike Among the Shoe.
!. ;. ...makers nf tynn.'
The Vice President Of the Security
Gets Sentence of 4 Year.
BaIIotins In the Kentucky Legislature
En for unitdd States Senators.
a Warm Time Among Prominent New Hampshir.
Republicans.
CRIME.
CRIME.


FORGERY.
Washington, Jan. 9-Fredrick R. Good.
rich, who admitted Of forging the names
Of the employees Of the iut .rior department
to the pay roll, has been sentenced to two
years OF imprisonment
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-09
IN DAKOTA EVENING, JANUARY 1878

Bell as its president. B. F. Prescott was
nominated for governor by acclam.tion.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-07-04
Household Hints.
Keep fresh lard in tin vessels.
Keep yeast in wood or glass.
Keep preserves and jelies in glass.

Keep fresh lard in tin vessels.
Keep yeast in wood or glass.
Keep preserves and jelies in glass.
Keep salt in dry place.
Keep vinegar in wood or glass.
Keep meal or flour in cool or dry place.
Crusts and pieces of bread should be kept
in an earthen jar, closely covered in dry
cool place.
Lard for pastry should be used hard, as it
can be cut with knife. It should be cut
through the flour, not rubbed.
In boiling meat for soup, use cold water to
extract the juices. If the meat is wanted
for itself alone, plunge into boiling water at
once.
Broil steaks without sailing. Salt draws
the juices in cooking; it is desirable to keep
these in if possible. Cook over hot fire,
turning frequently, soaring on both sides.
Place on platter, salt and pepper to taste.
To prevent meat from scOrching during
roasting place basin of water in the oven.
The steam generated prevents scortcliiDg, and
makes the meat cook better.
Meat having tendency to be tough can be
made very palatable by stewing gently for
two hours with pepper and salt, taking out
about pint of the liquor when half done and
letting the rest boil into the meat; brown the
meat il the rot, after taking up make gravy
of the pint of liquor saved.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-07-04
Helena, Montana, Thursday, July 4, 1873
The Modern Rife.

beyond all contradiction the increased
! power OF the defence is 10 be ascribed to the
| perfection of the modern rife Its long
range, its accuracy, the rapidity with which
it can be loaded, have made it the most for
mldable weapon that ever was invented. Walls
whose defenders are armed with it may be
literally unapproachable by an enemy Its
| fire is perfectly desolating Nothing can live
on the exterior slopes of works when they
are swept by its bullets. The dogged cour-
age OF the Turks has been the means Of dem
onstratiDg what modern rifles can do. We
believe that in the attacks on the lines of
Plevna on the Czar's birthday everything
that the bravest soldiers could do was done
by the Russians in their endeavors to take
the redoubts. Not only did they fail, but
hardly any Of them (in some cases not a
man) got away unwoun1ed. 1t is worth re-
membering that it was in the darkness, after
the close Of that eventful birthday, that
Skobeeff succeeded in getting into the Gra-
vita and the other two redoubts. One rea-
son of his success was that the worn out
Turks, thinking the struggle was over for
the day, had, except small guard retired
from the works. But we think that proba-
bly, another reason may be adduced-namcly,
that the guard which was left on the alert
could not see the enemy at distance, and
therefore could not take aim. 1t is hardly
too much to suppose that, had there been any
light to distinguish the assailants at a mOder-
ate]y long range, the men on duty could have
checked the attack until their comrades could
have returned to their posts. AS a corollary
Oh this observation, we may remark that in
future, when assaults are given, it will be alb
solutely necessary to return to the old prac.
tice of delivering them before daybreak
This practice not long ago was condemned,
it being thought the risk which the stormers
ran of missing their way, or Of making other
mistakes in the darkness, more than counter
balanced the advantage that might be gained
by stealing, unseen, up to the scene of oper-
ations. Now that the scene of operations
will be swept by the deadly rifle, the dark
ness will afford the only chance of attack
with success.-Blackuo0d's Maqdsine