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The New York herald., 1878-11-22
REAL MISSION OF THE s1nrUs.

REAL MISSION OF THE SIRIUS.
HALIFAX Nov. 21-Midnight.
It is now understood that tho Sirius is cruising off
st. Johns. n. F., whence, on discovering tho
she will telegraph her approach Halifax.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
A SADDENING PICTURE.

There has been oflate years the de-
velopment of a mournful tendency
among nearly all classes of society to
commit suicide. 1t is said that there
were more than 500 cases of self'mur
der in New York city alone during
the last year; and this number is but
a small proportion of the great total
which is found throughout the country.
Almost every conceivable method is
resorted to for the accomplishment of
this wicked purpose, from the rope
to the pistol, from starvation to the
knife, and from water to poison. In
like manner the causes which lead to
it are manifold and various, when
taken together they present a sorry
picture of life, and read many an adj
monitory lesson. In one case it is
disappointed love, in another jealousy
and revenge: here it is the pang of
hunger, and there the agony of des-
pair; at one time the cruelty of bur
tai husband is the cause, at another
the fear of exposure in the perpetra-
ton of fraud. A sentiment of pity
may animate the mind in the con-
temptation of many Of these cases;
but that must always be associated
with regret that such tragic end
has been reach. d, and that such un-
justifiable me ho Is have been adopted.
In many Of thes cases there is the
indulgence ola too morbid sensibility;
in others the want of fortitude and
courage; and in all an insensibility
to both the responsibility of the soul,
and the solemnity future. 1t should
be the aim of public teachers to in
culcate a loftier sentiment, and pur-
er regard for life and God; and when
persons in any class are tempted to
take the issue of life and death into
their own hands, for any cause what
ever, it is well to remember what the
poet so well expresses, that it is etter
to bear ills we know than plunge into
those we wot not of. In many cases
life, indeed, is burdened and sad
enough; but there is hardly any con-
dition which may not be made brigh-
ter and happier by patience, and for
titude, and labor. 1t is time enough
to 60 into the great hereafter when the
Creator himself shall call.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
Gigantic Frauds.

A very remarkable document has ap-
peared in the columns of the New
York Sun. 1t proposes to give list
of the defalcations and frauds which
have been perpctrated in the United
States during the last four years.
The figures are simply appalling.
They foot up in the aggregate to more
than $3O,OOO,OOO. These embrace
persons of all classes and institutions
of every character The bank clerk
and the bank president stand side by
side in the category; whilst CONNER
cial, insurance, charitable, and relig-
ious companies or interests have equal
Iy suffered. In some cases the meth
DDS adopted for the preparation of
these frauds have been most ingeni-
Gus and crafty; in others reckless
and defiant in the last degree. But
in all, the same base motive has been
at the bottom; and by all the same
pernicious influence has been exerted
upon the morality and prosperity of
the nation. 1t is we'll worth an in
quiry whether too much facility has
not been offered for the preparation
of these frauds by the loose state Of
the law, or the want of strict super
vision. Ifthis assumption be correct,
then the first obvious remedy is an
improvement in legislative action, and
better supervision Of public institu-
tons in all their departments and
operations. A process of this kind
is now going on, with evidently good
results; whilst the notable examples
which have been made of such scoun
drels as DR.. Lambert will have a de-
terring influence upon the minds OF
public men who are in the way OF
temptation to crime. There is obvi-
ously needed also a purer and loftieI
moral sentiment throughout the com.
munity; and for that one must look
more to the natural influence OF
Christian truth and agency than to
any penal punishment, or any legis
latiye enactment,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

such Wanting terms of her ''vanquish-
ed'' foe.
The question which now agitates
the British Government, and part Of
the British people, is, whether Russia
should be left at liberty to propose
and enforce her own terms. 1t is not
to be denied that there are certain
British interests supposed to be in
volved in any settlement of the quar-
rel which would concede additional
territory and power to Russia. The
real question is how far these inter
ests are menaeed and whether the
danger is so urgent as to justify the
assumption of warlike attitude on
the part of the nation. In the opinion
of some, Britain has right to de-
mand voice in the settlement of the
dispute If this demand should be
made and resisted, is the Government
prepared to enforce it's claims by a
resort to arms? That is the point on
which the great danger is now appre-
hended; and on that point the British
Cabinet, it seems, is divided in itself.
To dispassionate observer there is no
greater reason for the interference of
Britain now than there has been
throughout any ofthe preceding stages
of the conflict. If she does interfere
it can only be as virtual ally OF
Turkey. That action will naturally be
resented by Russia, and it is not yet
certain how far it would meet with ap-
proval in Germany and Austria. 1t
will obviously be unwise for the Brit
ish Government to assert n position
which she is not prepared to uphold,
by declaration of war if necessary
and in taking such an extreme step
she will have to consider well the con-
sequences involved in the possibility
of provoking a general European
war.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

nection with the matters to be inquir-
ed into-were to be expected to make
q partial and unfair report. 1t re-
mains to be seen, after careful an
alysis of their report, how much of it
is good and how much is worthless.
The celebrated McGarrahan case
was decided in the Supreme Court.
This decision was against the man
whose name gave title to the case,
and it is not likely the persistent
Irishman will succeed in getting any
action by Congress favorable to him.
Untold riches, in lands, were involv
ed, and the case has been tried in
Courts, Congresses and Departments
for years; three Presidents, not in
Guiding the present occupant Of the
White House, have encountered it in
various shapes; novels have been
written to influence public opinion
on It, and more newspaper ink and
lobby money and attorneys fees have
been used in it than in any other
modern case,
Yesterday the Woman Rights Con
vention met here, and was great
success in numbers and ability. Its
deliberations were such, in the main,
as would have done credit to any as
semblage. Shortly some of the dele
gates Will have audience with the
Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections. hear it stated that many
Senators viii shortly take occasion
to express themselves on the subject
OF woman suffrage.
Judge Cartier of our District
Court, decided the other day, in
case where an individual claimed
land held by the United States, that
it was sufficient to bring suit against
an cmploye of the Government in
charge CT the land. This is of inter
est, as the suit Of the Lee heirs for the
Arlington estate, has necessarily been
brought in some shape.
1t may be news to many, by the
way, that Judge Carter il one of the
personal friends of Mr. Hayes who is
credited with part in the alleged
bargaining that preceded the inau-
guration. He is an Ohio man and
stands high as judge. REX.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
is 1T PEACE OR WARP

1t is impossible for the least observ-
ant mind not to see that there are still
elements of great danger in the settle
ment of the European questions which
springs out of the present war. This
danger arises in a very great degree
from the sentiments and attitude of
the British Government. In so far as
the two belligerent Powers are them
selves concerned the issue might very
soon be settled. All the advantage
is now on the side of Russia. If not
absolutely Frustrated, the Turks are
so far defeated that they find it, at
least, advisable to ask for an armis-
ticc, preparatory to the conclusion OF
terms for final peace. In this emerg-
'ency they have sought the good
offices of the British Government, and
upon the response which Russia gives
to its request, it seems win very hinge
the question Of peace or war.
The position of Russia is undoubt-
edly very favorable to the assertion
of and independent spirit, not to say
Of somewhat arrogant demands. She
has succeeded in humbling her foe,
and is, now strongly entrenched on
the enemy's ground. 1t is almost nat
ural that she should be disinclined to
submit to the interference of an in
termediatory Power, and that she
should now require the PROSTATE Turks
to approach her with direct appli-
cation for terms of peace. Yet it is
not to be forgotten that Russia has
disayowed throughout any purpose Of
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and that
it is hardly in accord with the profess
ed moderation Of her spirit to speak in
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
West Virginia Commissioners to
Paris

On the recommendation Of Govern
or Mathews, the President has APP
pointed Hon. j. n. Camden and Col.
r. M. Delaplain, as honorary commits
sioners from this State, to attend the
Paris Exposition. We do not know
of two gentlemen in the State who are
better able to perform the arduous
duties of the position at their own ex-
pense, than the two named. A little
surprise has been expressed that the
Governor did not see fit to recommend
the accomplished Mr. Faulkner, whose
eminent fitness for the position is re-
cognized by every other citizen of the
State, as one of the commissioners Mr..
Faulkner was resident of Paris for
several years, in an exalted official ca
pacity, which brought him in contact
with leading representatives of the
principal nations of the earth, and is
as thoroughly conversant with the re-
sources of West Virginia, aid can
present them in as ablemanner as any
other citizen. We do not know that
Mr.. Faulkner would have accepted the
position, but being gentleman oflib-
eral means, rare culture and large ex-
perience, having the development of
the virgin resources of the State at
heart, we have taken it for granted he
would.-Register.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
What Grafton is Doing for the
Narrow Gauge.

From the Grafton Sentinel of the
18th inst. we clip the following:
Mr.. E. G. Jeffreys has received
from Hon. w. T. Wiley of Morgan
town. the certificate of incorporation
of this comp ny. This road will pass
through Monongalia county Uia Nor
gantown, through Preston county and
to Grafton. The certificate is signed
by the president and three others of
the Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon and
Washington Railroad Company, by
Hon. w. L. Wiley, G. w. John, A.
Fairchild, J. NJ. Hagans, Geo. G..
Sturgiss and J. r. Thompson, of Nor
gantown, and Geo. w. Brown, John
Doonan, A, H. Thayer, A. Armstrong,
Z. G. Jeffreys, and j. W. Mason, of
Grafton. The corporators will hold
meeting in Grafton, at an early
day, and perfect the organization.
The capital stock is 100000, divid-
ed into shares OF $50 each. The road
to be narrow gauge
There seems to be no reason why
the road should not be built next
summer. The people along the line
are anxious for it, and will do all
they can to further the enterprise
Our energetic young friend, John r.
Thayer, through whose farm it will
likely pass for Some distance, says
he will build it himself through his
land. Many of the farmers along the
route will do as much. Many others
can furnish ties, stone for bridges, &C.,
and other material as necessary to the
construction OF the road as money.
1t is proposed to make the people
along the route, personally interested
in the road; in fact, that they shall, as
far as they can, own the road. The
road can thus be run in the interest of
the people who use it and not in the
interest Of spectators.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
His Present to His Pastor.

A Covington Ky grocer bought
table castor fora Christmas present
to his pastor. 1t cost dollar, and
he put tag marked fourteen dollars
on it. Nextd y the reverend gentle
man brought the caster with tag at
taehed) back to the grocery man, and
said to him, Il am too poor in this
worlds goods to afford to display 50
valuable castor on my table, and ii
you have no objection I should like
to return it and take fourteen dollars
worth of groceries for my family in
its stead" The merchant could do
nothing but acquiesce, but fancy his
feelings.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, D. ca

w ALUMINIUM, ~. u,
Jan. IA, 1879.
The New York Herald is respon-
sible for the story that the resolution
would be introduced in Congress af-
ter the holidays looking to an inves-
tigation of VIM. f. Chambers seri-
Gus charges in relation to Mr.. Hayes
and his friends. There seems, am
glad to say, no probability of such a
thing being done Certainly the res
olution, if introduced, would have
little support. If Hayes has no con
stitutional title to the Presidency
he ought to lose the office, and there
is simple, equitable and proper way
Of determining the question. Con
gress should, after a careful inquiry
by the Judiciary Committees Of both
Houses, confer upon the Supreme
Court, now full, authority to pass up
on the constitutionality Of the process
by which Mr.. Hayes, who was de-
feated, secured the place to which
Mr.. Tilden was elected. But unless
this is done it is idle to attempt in
vestigating the bargains that were a
part of the means used to elevate Mr..
Hayes. The intention, of course,
would be to gather material on which
to base an impeachment, but i'm
peachmeut would only serve to ele-
vate Wheeler to the Presidency. The
other suggested course would rid us
of both Hayes and Wheeler, if of Ell
ther.
There are received here daily a
great many letters from North and
South, urging that a general amnes-
ty bill be passed. Probably when
such measure comes up for action
there will be little opposition. Sena-
tor Conkling has long favored such
bill, and Senator Blaine has too
much shrewdness to again put himself
on record in opposition to what men
in 10 throughout the country now
wish to see done. The omission OF
Mr.Hayes to mention the subject di-
rectly in his message Is accounted for
by the fact now made public, that he
will, at an early day, transmit spe-
cial message to Congress concerning
this and collateral affairs. MrHayes
is in earnest about wishing to see the
country thoroughly united,
The Indian Bureau investigation
commenced last Spring by Sec. Schurz
though conducted in secret, has dis
closed some facts which may lead to
reforms. Chief clerk Galpin goes
out, but not, it seems, because of any
thing shown in the investigation.
Indeed, the secretary in his letter
dismissing Galpin, intimates that the
investigation has not answered his
expectations. 1t has, however, ac-
complished more than unprecedented
people expected, for do not believe
any one hoped for any good from an
inquiry made secretly-made by a
body of men who, by the manner OF
their selection, the manner of their
proceedings and the fact ofthcir con-
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

Mr.. Elliott Deem, living on Market
street, near the kanawha bridge, met
with an accident on Wednesday, that
is not dangerous, although quite seri-
Gus, and one that was attended with
peculiarly mysterious circumstances.
He was in the stable attending to his
horse when he noticed blood trickling
down his right leg, which upon exami-
nation he found proceeded from bull
let wound just above the knee He is
emphatic in saying he heard no explo-
sion, and did not feel the wound when
inflicted, in fact did not know he was
hurt until he discovered the blood.
Mr. Deem is in good health and pos
seses his senses of hearing and feeling
in an ordinary degree, which renders
the affair still more mysterious. Mr..
Deem, we hear, is of the opinion that
it was an attempt at assassination, and
that some one fired at him through o
crack. That, however, would appear
unreasonable, as in that case he could
not help herring the report.--ParkerS
burg Sentinel.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
"Last year forty-seven murder

~Last year forty-seven murder
ers were hanged on Friday, seventeen
on Thursday, eight on Saturday, six
on Monday, three on Tuesday and two
on Wednesday. There were FIVE ex-
ecutions in January, five in February,
six in March, six in April, ten in May,
fifteen in June, eleven in July, one in
August, five in September, none in
October, nine in November and ten
in December.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
Morgantown.


This Institution of Learning, under
the Presidency of Rev. j. r. Thompson, A.
NJ, is entering upon a new era Of prns-
perity. During the Spring Term, just
closed the attendance of students was
increased over 65 per cent. II has .
large and scholarly Faculty beautiful,
healthful a.d moral location; ample
Scientific and Philosophical apparatus;
Library constantly growing . curricu-
lum of the most thorough character; =
standard Of scholarship surpassed by No
American institution of learning.
The EXPENSES ARE LESS than ut
any other place known to afford equal
advantages. The Fall Term begina
Sept. 5th; the Winter Term January End;
and Spring Term March eth. For full
information, catalogues, &C., address the
President. GEO. G.. STJRG1ES,
June 10, 1877. Secretary OF Regent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
~We have no doubt that Pen

GTWe have no doubt that Pen
dleton was elected Senator from Ohio,
last Tuesday to succeed Mathews.
Ohio is now as ably represented in the
Senate as any other state in the Union.
Her representatives in that body are
Allen G. Thurman and Geo. H. Pen
dleton. These gentlemen are both
sound Democrats and are an honor to
their party. bra a.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
b HIGHEST HOMORS
ATTHE
Centennial Worlds Fair, 1875 !
shoninger Organs
PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AeITzs
BEST INSTRUMENTS.

BEST INSTR u Nj ENTS.
Their comparative excellence h rec
ognized by the Judges I'm their Report,
from which the following is an extract
THE B. SHONINGER ORGAN
O's exhibit as the best Instruments at
price rendering them possible to largo
class of urchasers, having combins-
ton of Reeds and Bells, producing novel
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get cut of order, all the boards being
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possible for, them to either shrink, swell
or split THE ONLY ORGANS
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Ii This Medal and Award was granted
after the most severe competition Of the
best makers before one OF the most cCHs-
petc,a j,tries ever assembled
New Styles and prices just iseued,
which are in accordance with our rule,
the BEST ORGAN for the least money.
We are prepared to APPOINT . few new
Agents
Illustrated catalogues mailed, post
paid on application to.
B. Shsninger Organ Co.,
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

HrThe suit of the heirs of the
Lee family for the Arlington proper
ty, has again .bcen postponed until
April.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

Especial attention given to SURGERY
and diseases of the EYE and EAR.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19
Name Of person charged
with taxes.

BATTELLE DISTRICT.
K. l.. Patterson..............
GRANT DISTRICT.
J. II. & j. w. Goggles heirs
CLINTON DISTRICT
Andrew Corrothers. ........
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

lS9 Acres Dec. "a, 1877 H. 3. Lszier
Lots Dec. "a, 1877 Geo. ". AeVicke
10 o~F \ Dec. "a. l5IGiR Corrothers
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

Amount ofpurchass
money paid, inGud.
ing interest, dam,
ages, commission, d
fee tor rteeipt, In.
Guiding expenses u
sale
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

Quantity Estate
of land helu Local descrip>
charged there i n ton of land
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-19

Amt of Taxes
due thereon for Amount ofAmour
State and State county tax towns
School purposes, due there tax ,
including inter on, includ- Thereon
est and dam'g's in G same c | u d
for which sold tor yr. 1876 SAME,
for the year of year
1877.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-03-09

prison; there has not been one that has
lost the confidence or respect of his fel-
low-men, and there is not one of the six
thousand who have signed the pledge in
this city that is not happy in the con-
seriousness of happy home.
A bill that has passed both houses of
the Louisiana legislature gives the Tipa>
rian proprietor the exclusive right Of all
oysters within one hundred yards of the
shore, and authorizes the tax collector to
lease portions of the lakes, bayous, etc.,
in the state at an annual rent of one
dollar per acre, not including any natural
oyster beds. The lessee, under its Pro-
visions, has the privilege to renew the
lease from year to year, or payment of
rent in advance, and has the exclusive
right to plant and bed oysters IN the
space leased, and to gather the same, but
in no wise are beds affected by the act,
nor are oysters to be bedded in the
months of May, June, July or August.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-03-09
The War i'm the East.

Not only is it unlikely that Germany
will undertake the part of arbiter by
declaring against any power attempting
to interfere with Russia, but the indica.
tions are that Rnssia's action is regarded
as at variance with the understood pro-
gramme, namely, the liberation OF the
Christians and nothing more.
The British feet has been Withdrawn
TO Mundania bay, forty miles south Of
Constantinople. This movement is at
tr1buted TO a desire on the part OF Eng.
land to facilitate negotiations. The
instructions to Nanaik Pasha have been
revoked, and he his not gone to Adrian.
ople. j
Russia occupies Constantinople for
I peaceful purposes" and the British
feet occupies a position near the CITY. for
the same purpose. Bismarck throws
cold water on the proposed congress, and
seems to let the latest moves on the
chess-board work out their legitimate
results. The prospect, therefore, is that
either Russia Or England will have to
back down, or they must clineh and
fight.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-03-09
The POpe's Letter to his Brothers.

On the day of his election to occupy
the chair of st. Peter, the late pope
wrote the following letter to his brothers
at Sinigaglia:
"June Is, 1S46.-Most dearly beloved
brothers, Giuseppe and Gaetano: God,
the blessed One, who humbeth and
exalteth, has been pleased to raise me,
who am so base, to the highest dignity
on earth. His most holy will evermore
be done. | know in some measure the
almost boundless weight of such a
charge, and know equally my poverty,
not TO speak of the utter nothingness
of my spirit. Cause prayer to De
offered up, and pray for me yourselves
The conclave has just lasted forty-elght
hours. If the city of Sinigaglia should
like to go to some expense in the way OF
demonstration, endeavor, | expressly
desire il also, that the sum to be expended
be laid ont in things useful for the city,
in the Judgment Of the mayor arc coun'
Gil. AS to you, my dear brothers, L
embrace you. both heartily in Jesus
Christ. Far from exulting, rather com'
passionate your brother, who gives the
apostolical blessing to all. Plus TX