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The remark of our st. Petersburg corrc-

The remark Of our st. Petersburg corrc-
spondont that BISMARCK will stand by Russia in
any demand she may make, is not without cor
roborativc evidence. Ia all the crses-warlikc
or political-of the last ten years. these two
powers have played into each others hands.
In 1866. nj the close Of the Austro-Prussian con
nict kussn had 1t in her power. without spend
ing man or dollar. to interfere with BIS
MARCK's scheme Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Court
Of st. Petersburg WAS overrun with the petty
German princes who were being ous,cd from
their thrones. and who implored the Cars
favor. Engand's interests were attacked
By the dcthronemcnt of King GEORGE OF
Hanover. while the jealousy OF NAPOLEON
was thoroughly aroused by the growth
Of Prussian power and prestige. The
influence OF Russia thrown in tho seal" ut
that critical period would have been hard upon
the rising German empire. Again. in the Lux
none the less crfectually. supported the claims
~ Prussia Tie same policy was continued
throughout the Franco-Gcrman war When,
after the fall OF Sedan. the Government Of the
National Defence sent THEIRS e. ST. Petersburg
with an appeal for iussia's good Offices ~
mediator. the Car turned a deaf ear to the re-
quest. When. later ON. Russia took advantage
Of the struggle TO break the treaty OF Paris. Cor
many heartily acuuicsecd in her action. To
expect thai DIsStARcR or the German Govern
mcnt will now oppose their old ally in the in
forests Of Austria ami England is against tho
logic Of current politics.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Those who were directly or indirectly
responsible for the condition Of the steamer
Metropolis. affirm that she was in proper trim
for her voyage. DISTINGUISHED experts. on the
contrary declare that she was utterly unsea-
worthy. Between these two classes Of witnesses
the public will have little difficulty in deciding
which Is entitled to the greater credit.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Tho Russian Government accepts the Aus
trian proposition for conference Of the great
powers. and thus the presence Of all the parties
in interest is assured The conference will
have to settle the questions raised by England.
Austria Italy. Russia. Roumania. Scryia. Mon
tenegro and Turkey,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07
The Board Of Education are now doir

The Board Of Education are now doing
something to reduce the expenses Of the public
schools and yesterday they accepted the report
of the Committee on Salaries and Economy
recommending reductions the total amount of
which is sl5G,4i6. These reductions have, in
almost every instance been made from the
highest salaries, and but slightly affect the
assistant teachers EX-Mayor WIcKnAM throw
Il bomh-hcll into the board 10y declaring that
in no department in the city are 80 many over
paid employees. Of whom there is less need than
in the Department of Eucnton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

The German Empcror's speech from the
throne does not indicate the line of policy upon
the Eastern question that Germany will pur-
sue hut he makes remark that may possibly
have bearing upon II when he expresses de-
sire for the establishment OF the principles Of
the Constantinoplc Conference. Russia has
certainly gone outside Of those principles in tho
protocol and their enforcement would disar-
range the leading points Of that agreement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07
The First Investigation.

II the Democrats intend to keep their
promises to the countrNand to hold wrong
doors TO account, they will avoid the
blurdcr Of the Republicans, who never
Jailed to whitewash their corrupt and un-
worthy oillcoholdors 1t 50 happens that
hc first investigation to bee made is Of an
officer OF the House. holding very inn
portaht position and administering a trust
OF mlBe responsibility. For months past
tile ar has been filed with rumors affecting
ms management OF this office, and they
hha!ly took shape ~ the form vi charges.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

one of the witnesses in the MERRILL will
case yesterday. enumerating the evidences of
Mrs. MEgRILL's insanity. stated that she wore
old clothes. But if the wearing of old clothes
in these times indicates an unsound mind. the
insane asylums must be enlarged. There are
husbands who would prefer that their wives
should at least approach the verge OF lunacy in
this direction
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Tho sacred right Of petition was exercised
yesterday by several public bodies ne we'll rs 10y
citizens. Tho requests were that Congress
would rcmonetize silver; reimburse the dis
possessed Mississippi lumbermen let the tariff
alone; and in particular. keep hands of the
present duties on woods. carpets, and corks.
Mr. CoNELfNG explained that many women
earned livelihood ~ cork cutters. and that the
proposed change in tho duty on raw material
would throw them out nj work.
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DIR. Iielmboid's Case.


Tho examination Of the llclmhold cnso which
has been eong ON here hriore commissioning at ulr
court ur some weeks there l. reason 10 heNc from the
h,t<onN adduced, Will result IN decision establishing
the perfect sanity 0 Henry 7 Ielmhod Judge Gurus
OF New York has conducted his rasv with great industry
aud ability. Among the most weghty testimony IN his
favor was lint III Prot Gross oi the Jefferson Medical
College, who is thoroughly conversAnt with the cast
but there were other witnesses Of high or,dlhly who
testified very decidedly IN favor Vi ~ AebV!Is sound
NJ - VI n!lnl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

There is a frankncss in the plea of the Re-
turning Boards counsel that " they 1.-THE Board
discovered that certain number OF votes came
under the provisions OF "a legal elimination. and
they eliminated them" Elimination is
now nAme for H.
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sponsibiity does not attach to IT. II cannot
be depended upon for good, while, unless
propitiatcd by bribes, it may be rendered
the source of much annoyance to honestly
conducted companies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

A. Mrs. Ast1r's hall it took twenty men from
-N O. ~ 1905 Il'N 10 Nic NNruu- 90 carry ur t1f 40
t't"raD Goo th' hou," lh' lrrdnr. wore forest.
u,t-, stuftnra were drh"d amt mirror, heavily huN
err 4 stands go cNnliNs WHis i every r1rurr, Of
marble amt choice 'rinmls were hiNuhnuy hl'i.
thrr luu u-r balls hhn- between tine doors, ami PA
humr,d Ntid. p -ulAN tWWtD with fu,, ami ur,Hti~
wore icsuNutd u,crrYrrN aruor to Which tnud lrnd
grace Oh table baskets AMI hand bouquets Tiers WAS 10
and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

NfthLf = luac~ ~ iof year, postpaid
The Financial Condition Of Russia.
Will Russia find it a. easy to deal with
her creditors rs with her enemies That Is
u question which already Is urgently
pressed upon the car and which he has
just answered Ivy an initial act Of bank
ruptcv. Since our last reference to this
subject now light Inn, been thrown upon it
by the report of the Russian Comptroller
General, and by M imperial uka-c dated
Dee Q. which has postponed the payment If
twelve ~crio4 oi treasury bonds aggrcgating
thirty--iN million ruublrs.
Il was believed by those acquainted with
The fiscal predicamcnt of the northern em-
rirc. that ;hc imperial revenue had reached
it, maximum in 80 Especially it was in
sisted that the iupo~t ON ardent spirits,
which hae always been the main stay Of the
Treasury. could not Toe made to Weld another
roull H. without grave curtailmcmt OF CON
sumption. These predictions are album
dainty verified by Gen. GGEiG's report
which covers the year ending Jam |. 1877,
nnd eyhibiis the re- 1ugc"s of Russia at the
Outset az tho war II appears .hat the rev
rnuc from all sources amounted To d6t.-
s1'.nlj r1unie-. this sum being less. 10y seven
teen millions. than the receipts Of the pre-
vicu- year. and falling short of the ordinary
expenditure hy i've anda hall million rou-
blCs. \ glance al some details Of The re-
turns will show I'm" mpO--ihility Of me- t.
ini, tho infrr..t on tho now foreign loans
contracted since November, 1876, provided
III several hmnche, # the regular admin
is'faiiVn ~" 1" hc malntpin"l on the old
f,nti,t,
in the first place. we observe seriou,
himiuutl'n IL ;he proceeds Of the impost on
si.rii-. pr wing that the limit of taxation
has l. cn reached in that direction. There
l. dcclMe ai-o ia the yi-.d OF the tax On
rrl aHd ur,- nui property. OF that on
n ms oni iHurific-. and In nearly twenty
ether hfahr..r- ul revenue. The returns
fron tN' railways gnaranocd 10y tho Gov
oinm'ut "rhihii deficiency OF some live
m'.ii'a- c''Ai 'fei with those OF the pre-
'rt.dS year. II We exc pt u'lllhs I'M
provrm"nt Ia IN" receipts OF tho postal ana
telegram services. the only marked gam
co'ae' II IN the customs. Inc latter IN
'f"e-', moreover, II wholly nominal being
duo . the l'gultion IN force since Jan l.
1874 w.. W.ich ali duii'' are henc"ioith pay
able IN -'tl ms measure was announced
III November, lsl'' ana vast quantity oil
merchandise was hurried forward Tor entry
III t'" interval during which the paper
rori" was sllil receivable at Russian Gus
tcm Houses.
The retenue icing thus demonstrated by
oil oial figures TO be Inadequate to the or
dhaIy expenditure IA time OF peace, ana to
what extent tn" fiscal burdens OF Russia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

HENRY W GENET, who looks forward TO
an acduittal on second trial. says that he win
not again cntcr the political arena Neither
will WILLIAM NJ. TWEED nor OWEN MURPHY.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Senator EATON Of Connecticut represents
type of Democracy which was the glory Of
find that it has SO courageous an advocate in
the Senate a. this time when Fraud sits in the
White House and liquidation turks about the
lobbies VI the Capitol.
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pAny . raro.. hv mail. SIC. q month. $3.50 a
year. postpaid. with sunday edition. sac.
StSuW = Itec-. st.2c per year. postpaid
dttkir - pagc. NJ per year. postpaid
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Tic lifc-saving service came in for share
of the attention of Congress ycstcrday-none
TOO soon. In the House Mr.. Cox moved nm in
vcstigation Of the loss of the Metropolis with
special reference to tho means Of preventing
such disasters in future. In the Senate Mr..
RANSOM offered resolutions calling upon ions
SHERMAN for information about the lfe-saving
service on the North Carolina coast upon DICK
THOMPSON for all the facts in the case Of the
Huron and upon the Committee on Commerce
for n report. by bill or otherwise. on the means
Of increasing the safety Of navigation in those
perilous waters and also in the Cape Fear
river. Mr.. RANSOM denounced the reports that
the North Carolina coast people treated the
shipwreckcd inhumanly as gross falschoods.
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to bring it forward presently as an independent
measure. The first speaker to-day will DO
BIAINE of Maine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07
Miss ALICE Mckee of Chicago was unable

10 pay the rent of her humble apartments. and a
constable entered them in order to levy upon
her furniture. She protested; he insisted re-
fuslnG to show his writ Of authority. lie had
obtained entrance by representing that he
wished 10 obtain board. Miss MCKEE took
pistol from Il bureau and shot the intruder
dead. On the trial it was proved that the pieces
of furniture ON which he WAS lcvying were cx-
cmpt, and that throughout he had exhibited in
soloncc and stupidity. Tho iury Immediately
acquitted her, verdict indicating that n woman
in Chicago has some rights which even Officers
of the law arc bound To respect
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that total could easily be cut down. but II shows
the prompt habituation to moro reasonable mil
itary estimates in this direction
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

The moral Of the Palette Club card scandal
Is expressed by reversing the terms OF Il
familiar adage: Don 10 ahead until you're
sure you're right.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

The people rcpudiate the idea of having
tax collectors sticking their Hoses into their
private business. They will. therefore marx
with a black line every Congressman who gives
his vote to revive the odious and unconst,u-
tional IN .onlc tax.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Only few years ago the annual fortiiica-
ton bin made It's appropriations in millions
and tho first attempts at economy in this
direction were greeted with outcrics against
leaving our soacoasts, gulf COASTS and lake
coasts UNPROTECTED. But the economy was in
sisted upon, and this years Fertilization blll, as
il comes from the Committee on Appropriate
tions, runs merely 10 900. Of which 800 900
is for ordinary preservation and repairs.
sl2J 900 Tor armament ammunition, and trials
OF ordnance, and 100000 for torpedoes. torpedo
experiments. and torpedo instruction. Even
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Sound bodily health and energy hcgot happi-
mes, How TINS end may be- realized without drugs.
Particulars aud Information worth thousands Elaua
pulyrrnAeAyr GAlyanio Co. 2l2 Broadway New York =
A4p,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

A bill reported yesterday in the House
proposed to extend the time within which pro-
test can be made against the payment OF the
tonnage tax. and repayment demanded. from
ten days to sixteen years Gen. BUTLER and
Mr. PORTER opposing IT, it was rccommittod.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

The Ohio Legislature has by an over
wholmug vote refused TO increase the salaries
OF supreme Court Judges from $4,000 TO - 900
Il year. Meantime the Police Justices of the
city oi New York. none of whom has either tho
capacity or the knowledge TO discharge the
duties Of a Judge If the supreme Court oil Ohio.
receive 5000 II year salary for comparatively
light work
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Why Is It that The street railway COM
panics arc not compelled To remove the ridges
81 snow which they have piled N either side Of
their track, Through tlo streets ana avenues
which they traverse the space occupied 10y the
,racke affords the only rlnrc whore tru'kmrn
can drive their hcavily-adrn driy-. Yet be-
cause ihov hinder th" progress of the street
cars policemen az called upon TO compel them
tJdraw ont upon the inpa- sable mass oi ice and
snow between She trnch ana The -d walk. This
not only places q great strain upon thc horses,
but it rnnhle- in the heart, 81 thetruckmcn as
n gross injustice 9 th'wsev,s =. In the city Of
Boston the street rniivlA companies are CONF
Iclled 10y law 60 remove from the streets the
snow which they 'hrow from their tracks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

Congressman LEONARD of Louisiana
served notice on all concerned yesterday that,
whom he is sitting ms a judge, he nced not be
expected Ia decid" as a partisan. lie does not
understand the JOE BRADLEY code Of ethics.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

On the strength OF tho S0,O0nO00 which his
Enmr Ild ni"i owes. ,N S'nlior >WNrt uW Nl~
charming spOus, are en- OWN tlp cream eff sH'i enter
iumu. ui- at WASHINGTON me n,Nt best tlul Co own.
in- lFr-cN is OWNS mHsniccntly tiq1 IoHn
This IS neither fair nor true The most hon
orable part Of ex-senator SrRAGUE's career has
been since his failure. lie has borno his mis-
fortunes with dignity and manincss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07

When the ghosts limited time Of absence had
expired, he did not wait for an officer Ia take
him back To- his prison hospital but went of his
own accord. He well knew that he had 10 stay
there until his foul crimes were burnt and
purged away" Unit
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-07
Shak espeare ON Hell.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-!Sir. Your
correspondent, A. r. f.. endeavored TO impress
the readers of THE sun with the idea that the
great English dramatst believed in an eternal
hell. He quotes from Hamlet" act ill., scene q
But 4. Il. +. should not have failed TO dis
cover the kind Of hell Shakespeare believed in
The ghost himself must he better authority on
the subject than either the Prince OF Denmark
or A. r. F. This ghost wis fresh from the pit
de says ia answer to the Prince:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-08-01
WESTMINSTER LOCILS.


The Mothodists arc building now church
at this place. Tho Baptists nro also making
efforts to build now church, aud could not
our Presbyterian friends bo persuaded to
locate church horo or ut least to proach for
us sometimes?
IL. M. Barton, Of Fair Play, tells about
having sweet potatoes the 5th of July. Who
can toll of any earlicr2
Whit Broylcs says ho has moro nico ripo
peaches than anybody, and if you arc skcp
tical on this subject coll for few to cat
Cattle suffered during last week by being
run over with tho groat engines of tho Air
Limo Railroad. Wo suspect somo ono will
squoal fence law whom thcy hear of SO much
destruction among tho boyines.
John Cobb has moved his smith shop nenr
tho depot. Others aro moving In that direc-
tiou.
DR.. Power has bUon located in our town for
some tin,o. We wish him liberal patronage.
John r. Steele and s. j. King are all the
candidates for County Commissioner wo hayo
hoard Of about here.
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fLAND EOae SALE.

IliE heirs at law Of John Dalton, deceased
oilcr at private sale the TRACT OF LAND
wnereon said John Dalton diod, situate two
miles South Of air Line Railroad and four miles
Southwest from Scneca City, on Conncross
Creok, containing two hundred and eighty five
acres, more or loss. For further information
address the undersigned at Sencoa City, 8. C.
ROBERT II. DALTON
July l8, 1878 S. 3lx
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A NInm Of II TLo,usand.

A consumptive accidentally cured. Whom deatl,
was hourly expected, oil remedies having failed,
and DR.. II. James was experimenting with tho
preparation Of Cannabis Indica, which cured
bis only child Of consumption. Ills child is now
IN this country and enjoying the best of health.
Desirous Of benefting tho afflicted, the doctor
now gives this rccipe frcc, on receipt Of two
stamps to pay expenses. There Is not d single
symptom Of consumption that It does not at onoe
lake hold Of and dissipate. Night sweats, nee.
Sshncss, irritation of tho nerves, failure Of mo.
inory difficult expectoration, sharp pains in tho
lungs, sore throat, chilly sensations, nausea at
tho stomach, inaction Of tho bowels aud wasting
away of tho muscles. Address CrGddock s. Co.,
l032 and 1884 Race street, Philadelphia Pa,
giving name Of this paper.
tseatfH
& The once famous Mormon Temple. at Nau-.
700, hos utterly disappeared, not q stone Of Ii
remaining on jthe site, 81
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FIcsm,i.ll NaU,ic Tgo.,sc.

Branch of the Great Southern Music House,
Savannah, Ca, the Great Wholesale Piano and
Organ Depot Of The South. Prices ind terms at
the McSMlrn Music lIousE precisely samo us at
the Savannah House, and tho lowest in tho
United States. Never to DO undersoll is the
rule Of the house. Pianos from $500 to $500.
Organs from $40 to 5000 If any man insults
your common sense by Offering n first class 8
Stop Organ for SG5. 'sShoot him OH the spot"
All necessity for buying suoh inferior Organs is
forever done away with. $HOO cash, or 81 10
on easy terms, now buys magnificent MASON s.
I!AMIIN PAnLoR OR CHURCH ORGAN, with Four
SETS REEDS and TEN Srops, in Elegant New
Style Case with Illuminated Panels Hand
soonest Style Of Case over produced. SPECIAL
OFFER to introduce this new Style. Sent on
trial. Guaranteed for q life time. Rented until
paid for. Other new styles just out Illustrated
catalogues free. PIANOS AND OnaANs.-THE
WoRLD's BEST MAKEns.--Stool and Cover in
cludcd Easy terms. Monthly installments.
Old Pianos and Organs taken in exchange.
Catalogues and Price Lists mailed frcc Instru-
mcnts personally selected and tested by Mrs. J..
a. NIcSmth. Fino assortment always on hand
!, i .he MeSmith Music House. SHEET Music.
i MUSIC g: Address, McSMITH, MUSIC
HOUSE. GrconMhsS r. Jr
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LIVER Is KlNc.-T Tho liver is tho iraplriuo
organ of the whole human system, rs it con-
trolls tho life, hoalth and happiness of man.
When it is disturbed in'its proper action, oil
S ENDS OF ailmonts are the natural result.
The'digestion Of food, the movements of the
hear and blood, the action of the brain and
nervous system, are oil Immediately connected
with the workings of the liyor. 1t has beon
successfully proved that Green's August
Flower is uncqualed in curing all persons
Affected with dyspepsia or liver complaint,
and all the numerous symptoms TINT result
from an unhealthy condition of tho liver aud
stomach: Sample bottles to try, 10 conts.
Positively sold in oil towns on tho Western
Continent, Three doses will prove that it is
just what you want.
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lfEARD Co., Ga

HEARD Co., Ga, May I, 1878.
DEAR Sfn-l obtained more relief from tho
use of your Sufferers Balm in piles than any
thing hnyo ever used. Most cordially re-
commend those suffering from that disease to
uso it. Respectfully, Wiley LEE
Prepared by 7. S. Bradficld. La(irango, Ga.
For sale by r. L. Norman s. Bro, and ali Drug
Gists. .
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w AlsHAGLA WEAI ALE
COLLEGE.

HNllE next session of this institution will
Il. commence THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
9th. 1878.
Hisan advantage to teachers aud pupils to
enter tho various classes at that time, for q
fcw weeks delay render it difficult to advance
with class.
Board in College and in private
families. por month"; $1,000
Jurcnilo Department, per month, so
Urinary Department., per month, 80
academic Department, per month, 100
Collegiate Department., per month. 800
These prices arc exclusive Of State appro.
priations
Music, Wax and Fancy Work extra.
For particulars, address,
DXe. >. II. SNHEH.TXEae.
July 25, 1876, 3o-3m
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For sale b. II. +. Norman s. Bro.

RELIEF AT LAST! from chucra-infantum and
summer complaints. Dr.. Nloffetps Trcthina
lreethng rowders) regulates The bowels and
makes teething easy, heals cruptions and sores
in children. No mother should bo without il.
~ Il. Norman 4 Bro. and oil druggists keep It,