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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

year-viz., July ], 1876-with barrel OF sugar on
hand and an order for two boxes best lemons
The next day was the Christian SaDoatn,
and ON the Sd there was demand
for three boxes best lemons. IL required
five boxes best lemons to carry the Senate through
the Centennial Fourth of July, and the oth was
worried through on two boxes best lemons ana 40
pounds of gTanuated sugar. The best lemons HOW Oh
in pretty regular stream of four or FIVE boxesa WORK
ing day sweetened on the 7th with 226 more POUNDS
Of pranulated sugar on the 10Th with 219 pounds
on the 18th with 212 pounds, on the lstn
with 22i pounds on the Goth with ZZo
pounds. and so on until the middle OF August, wheh
it dries up with the adjournment. During Tue ier-
yoFs of that july and the fifteen days OF August
following it appears that the Senate utilized Iof
legislative purposes 115 boxes of best lemons
and 2,723l2 pounds of granulated sugar. at an
expense of 81 ,52G S3. The dozen cOrkscrews' NO.
1. No. 9 and No. 3. together with the dozen rubber
corkscrews large" and the dozen metal corkscrews
purchased at different period, were evidently used
70 extract the cooling Juice from the refractory and
aromatic rnd of the fruit or possibly to stir mp the
grannlated sugar and hold it IN solution
with fluids of one sort or another
OF course the country can never know with
certainty just how much of her peace and prosperity
is due 10 the refrigeIating influence OF summer
drinks upon the Senate, but these interest
ing statistics ought TO suggest an inquiry
into the causes of the present feverish
condition of the House. If traditions OF his
malign economy still linger in the trail OF
the Indiana statesman, and prevail to the pruning
down of Congressional grocery bills it may be that
all this unsecmly ardor about the Count has been
generated by the unsatisiied longing after some
thing sour which comes TO statesmen in the Spring.
1t certainly would be prudent to return to FIRST
principles and try 60 reduce the temperature OF this
superhcated assembly BY heroic treatment with
lemons and sugar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-Hanlan has won the boat at
Toronto, beating Plaisted by three lengths. =-
The AustrO-Hungarian Empire is showing a more
hostile feeling in regard to Russia. = he
strikers have burned warehouse at Burnley, Eng
land. - The Prince of Wales has visited the
American section of the Paris Exhibition.
CONGRESS. "A large number of reports
were presented in the Senate yesterday;
Senator Eustis introduced new Bra
lillian mail bill; the bill for build
ing for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
was discussed but no action was taken upon it.
THE House did not reach vote
the Potter resolution the day being spent
in hhbustering; consideration of the SEN
ate adjournment resolution was postponed
until May 20. - A Republican caucus was held
after the adjournment of the House; resolutions
were adopted to fight the Potter resolution to the
end ; number of speeches were made; they were
perfectly harmonious in sentiment.
DoMrsrIc.-Mr. Bradford, late Vice-Consul-Cen-
eral at Shanghai is to be impeached. 60
The President will nominate a successor to
Collector Weitzel, of Cincinnati, to-day. 60
Hr Hunt has been confirmed Judge
of the Court of Claims and Mr. Cutter
as Paymaster-General of the Navy. - An
interesting convention of doctors who have the care
Of the insane IS being held in Washington. 80
The New-York Legislature adjourned sine die at
noon Y, ,tcrtlay; the next Legislature will meet
in the new Capitol. - Governor Robinson has
signed the New-YOrk COrOners bill. - Super
intendeut Pilsburv has been removed from the Al
bany Penitentiary at the head Of which his father
and himself have been for thirty years.
THE Pennsylvania Republicans nominated
for Governor General Henry N. HOyt, for
Supreme Judge James p. Sterrctt, for Lieutenant
Governor Charles W. Stone, and for Secretary of In
ternal Affairs Aaron K. Dunkel. - The first
days success at the Cincinnati Musical Festival
was repeated yesterday.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-A commission is investi-
eating complaints of uudervauatons and I'M
proper rebates on imported goods. - 1t
was reported yesterday that the Russians
had bought the new steamship, the State
of California. - The Columbia College
Law School graduated 1s9 students. - The new
Manhattan Beach route was opened by an excursion.
80 The Board of Trade and Transportation con-
sidered terminal facilities. - The Bench
Show of dogs was well attended and sew
eral prizes were awarded. - The Syn
dictate continues to make heavy sales
of bonds. - OLeary, the pedestrian, returned
to this country. - DIR. Cornell was cross-exam-
ined at the trial of the Rev. Mr. Vosburgh, in Jersey
CITY, - Gold, 1904, 1908, 1908. Gold value
of the ega-tender dollar at the close colo cents
Stocks more active and higher, closing firm.
THE Manufacturers local observations midi
cate partly cloudy weather, with greater warmth in
the afternoon. Thermometer yesterday. So, 80
45o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16
ACID DRINKS AND SrATESMANSHIP.

When the Honorable Blue j. Williams was MEM
her of the Congress of the United States, he added
materially to the political capital which he had
already accumulated by judicous investments in
domestic trousers, by a reform resolution
to shut of from the House of Representa-
tives its daily supply of lanous and sugar.
careful study of the current expenditures of Con-
press will probably convince the country that Mr..
Williams was so thoroughly possessed by grovelling
and misguided notions of economy, that he was I'M
able to appreciate the genuine value of
these articles as aids TO legislation. The
bills for supplies seem to demonstrate that
the yearnings for something sour and some
thing sweet arc the twin desires most deep-seated
and controlling in the legislative nature. and that
Astounding lemons and sugar can alone insure har-
monious relations between our statesmen and the
universe.
In the last published report Of the receipts and
expenditures of the United States Senate the lemon
and sugar account opens the first day of the fiscal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

While the nomination of ex-Speaker Grow
for Governor by the Pennsylvania ttepubli-
cans would have been interpreted rs sign OF
political progress, there is no criticism to be
made upon the ticket chosen at Harrisburg,
Yesterday; and the same can be said of the
platform. General Hoyt was a gallant Union
soldier, and at least one of his colleagues on
the ticket is favorably known outside Of his
State. But to those who may know nothing
of General HOyt it will be sufficient to
direct their attention to his speech be-
fore the convention yesterdays compact
and sensible speech, putting in the fcwcst
possible words the whole creed OF Pennsylvania
Republicanism. The platform has ring about
it which will echo through the State until
October and after 1t declares uncompromis-
ing hostility 10 freC-tTade in general, and 10
Mr.. Woods Tariff bill IN particular insists
that the public lands shall be held sacred to
! the settler; extends a hearty sympathy to
| Southern Republicans, for whom it de-
mands the full protection of the laws
and, most emphatically and eifcctUaily,
denounces the raid upon the Treasury
which the Solid South has begun, and
which it is sure to finish, II it can,
| when a favorable time arrives. The re-
cepton of this clause of the platform
by the convention shows how live this issue
has become. 1t is to be hoped that all Sec
tons of the party in Pennsylvania will heartily
SUPPORT this ticket, standing, as it does, on
| this platform. With a Democratic Senate III
| the near future, a Republican House becomes
an absolute necessity to the National welfare.
A warm campaign in Pennsylvania will gain
! what has been lost by Democratic gerryman-
| dering in Ohio. But it will take work to do it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

Mr. Potter was never put to better use than when
he was employed to heal tine discussions in the Re-
publican party and to organize frSt-class conyui
sion in his own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

General Butler is the nOblest straddler of
them all. He caueuses with one party and
votes with the other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

a bill which forbids testator. having wife,
child or parent to leave more than half MS
estate to any charitable or social organization
and declares VOID all requests made to such
societies within two months of the testators
death Governor Robinson has whole mouth
vet in which TO use his tOmahawk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

In Lancashire, the great strike which began
about three weeks ago has reached ITS worst
stage. The determination of the masters
to accept no terms short of 10
per cent reduction has eXaspeTated the
work people, and led to deeds OF violence
At Blackburn the Infatuated operatives burned
down Colonel JacksOn's house, and Stroyc TO
destroy his mills. They wrecked partially the
residence of Alderman Horribly, demolished the
windows of every mill in town. and finally by
their violent demonstrations forced the
manufacturers with their households to
Quit the town. At Burnley last night
they burned down a warehouse and
enacted other scenes of disorder. Regular
troops and militia have been sent to the scene
of strife and are acting with vigor and effect
1t is unfortunate for the wolkmen that they
did not pursue the peaceful measures they at
first intended to adopt. BY their violence they
will lose the sympathy Of those who
were anxious that they should receive fair
return for their labor, and be spared as long
as possible from the operation OF that incXor-
able necessity which the British manu-
facturer feels to reduce the cost OF
production to the lowest limits. The
employers have not been exempt from blame,
but amid the blaze of burning warehouses
people will not pause to determine the degree
of responsibility which rests on them foI the
origin of the conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

votes WIN Ine OJleT.
Justice Kilbreth has discounted two more
policemen who added insult to injury by ar
resting on false charges men whom they had
beaten. This is good line of business for
a Police Justice, and Mr.. Kilbreth should
persevere.
The Supervisors of the Albany Penitentiary
have actually discharged Mr.. Pilsbury. The
Plsburys, father and son, have made this
prison what 1t is, but because the son has
offended certain strikers and communists, he
is thrust out of his place. The State of New
York will gain by it, however as Mr.. Pilsbury
can give his whole time now to the State
Prisons. Perhaps lie Will have the satislac-
ton some day of giving some of the men who
have been instrumental in this matter per-
sonal experience in convict labor"
In the last hours Of the Legislature there
was much slaughter, as usual The bill to re-
pave the upper portion of Fifth-ave. was killed
in the Assembly, and the resolution for a
legislative inquiry into railroad discrimina-
tons, passed by the Assembly and asked for
by all the merchants and officials of New
York. died of neglect in the Senate. But
Senator j. f. Pierces bill to convert the AT
torney- Generals Office into q claim agency for
the collection of defaulted and repudiated
State bonds, has passed both houses. SO has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16

The business men of the country, OF all
others. can hardly fail to appreciate the gray
ltv of the situation in Washington. 1hey
know how business interests suffer from the
uncertainty of pending legislation, whether
favorable or unfavorable; and they know
how those interests are likely to suffer
when the majority in the House OF Repre-
sentatives actually begins proceedings attack
ing the title of the President and Is only held
in check by minority Tariff bills do great
HARM bills tinlering the finances are cruelty
injurious TO the National prosperity But
what shall be said of measures which propose
to unsettle the Government itself9 The bust
ness men Of the country are indebted to that
rcsolute minority, and will be glad to see
that yesterdays caucus of the Republican
members of the House gave the lie to all the
Democratic roOrbacks about division IN the
Republican ranks upon the proprety OF re-
sisting Mr.. POtter's resolution. The Repubh-
cans are evidently Of one mind, and the reSo-
lutions adopted show how fixed they are in
the determination to resist the schemes OF the
Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16
Gnslness Monies.

BEST PLACE in n. Y. to buy boots, shoes
md ra-i Tor ladies' misses ami b0ysg0Od articles
moderate Irocs MILlEE * Co.. $40 broadway. Domestic
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-31
Old World Complications.

The Cincinnati Commercial summarizes the Eu-
ropean complications, as follows:
Political events in the Old World wear sinister
aspect. The Treaty of Berlin has not brought
that peace to Europe which was predicted for it.
The attempt to carry out its provisions has met
with resistance at every point. The occupation
of Bosnia by Austria was accomplished only af-
ter much bloodshed, and expenditure which
has been fruitful OF discord between Hungary
and Austria proper, and the worst results OF
which have not yet been reached. 1t is doubtful
too. whether the provinces overrun by Austria
will long remain at peace. Greece is not satisfied,
and the obstinacy of the Porte in the negotiations
which followed the conclusion of the so-called
peace has only aggravated matters. There has
been hitch also in the proceedings in Bulgaria
and the Russians show no disposition to evacu-
ate the territory. and say they will not till the
provisions OF the San Stcfano treaty which are
not modified by the Treaty of Berlin are executed
In point OF fact, there is every appearance that
Russia intends to nullify the treaty forced upon
her by the Berlin Congress, and is preparing fol
the gigantic struggle which is sure to eventuate
from her disregard OF its provisions. She has
been large purchaser of ships, guns and anu.
milton in the United States and Germany. Hell
agents are believed to be active in Servia Bulgar
ia and Romania, stirring up such revolt as will
make it impossible to carry into effect the pro-
visions of the Berlin agreement. She is undoubt.
edly intriguing in Afghanistan, and will employ
the winter months in assisting the Ameer to
null tiply obstacles to the British advance on Ca
bull.
In view Of these facts and indications, the con-
viction deepens in England that war with Rus
STA, as we'll as Afghanstan, is event of the i'm
mediate future. 1t is certainly not improbable.
What part the other Western Powers will play in
such war, it is impossible to conjecture. Eng
land has certainly not improved her position so
far as sympathy and alliances are concerned by
the occupation of Cyprus and the assumption OF
a protectorate over Asia Minor. France is not q
little jealous OF this domination over territory
in which she has material as well as sentimental
interests. None of the Mediterranean States. in
fact, are pleased with this further obtrusion OF
British influence and power in that sea- and would
very likely witness with serene Indifference a
square tussle between the Lion and Bear.
At all events, it now looks as though the Berlin
Treaty was more in the nature of a truce than of
permanent peace. The Jingos will have chance
yet, and the Imperial policy OF reasserting Eng
lish potency in Continental affairs an exemplif-
cation. that will make every British taxpayer
take fresh hitch at the pocket-fap that covers
his purse.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-31
which have governed in their advocacy here.

which have governed in their advocacy here.
tofore.
The supreme issue in this contest is the
national finance. No sophistry or special
pleading can make it otherwise, and it is the
duty Of those who have well.defined views
on this subject to support the candidate who
represents them, whether they agree with hin,
on the State issue or not. Gen. Echols is a
betterreadj than someof those who claim
to be re-adjusters. He is for rational. prac.
tical effort to re-adjast, consistent with law,
consistent with the rights of others, and
consistent with the true interests of the
State, but opposed to revolutionary measures.
which would entail disgrace and dishonor.
without securing any material benefits. He
is better friend OF the Public School than
those who assail his legislative record. for he
would increase the rate of taxation to MAN.
tain them, rather than see them languish ard
die under the present inadequate support
Both of his opponents endeavor to deceive
and delude the people on both State and
National issues. They propose to respect
neither State nor National laws, nor look to
the interests of the people in either issue.
They seek to excite the passions and preju-
dices of the voters, not in the interests of
practical, useful legislation, bit with ten
dency to revolution. disregard of legal
sanctions, and crusade against the safe
guards of society and government-in brief,
unadulterated demagoguery.
1t is for the people to say which Of the
candidates represents the conservative, safe
and true interests of the country
which will reflect the most credit upon the
District-and which rises to the, dignity of a
representative of an honest, just and intelli-
gent constituency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-31
Hard Times in England.

The Manchester Guardian publishes statis-
tics showing that about 60 per cent. of the
looms and spindles. in the Worcestershire and
Cheshire districts have stopped, orare work
ing on short-time.
At a meeting of agricultural laborers in
Canterbury on the 2Sth, to protest against
a proposed reduction of their wages in Kent
and Sussex, it was stated that 1000 labor
ers had already struck, and that the num-
Der would be increased to 5000 in few
days, if the masters persist in their design.
Between 10000 and 5000 persons will ul-
timately be affected in the Two counties.
The laborers declare that the course OF the
farmers is oppressive, and threaten to emf
CRATE to the colonies in large Numbers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-31

would spring forward more rapidly and
prosper more surely and substantially.
Gen. Echols' brief, yet effective and able
canvass, has stimulated tserious thought on
these two vital questions, and we are sure
will not fail to effect good, and encourage
healthy sentiment as to both, and If this
shall be the result, he will have been more
than compensated for the labor and fatigue
ne has undergone, in the benefit which
will follow to the people and the State.
So far as the discussion in this canvass of
these important issues is concerned, 1t is
closed. But this does not effect the issues
themselves, nor will efforts cease to educate
popular sentiment to healthy UNDER
standing of their import. The American
constituency have no idea of bringing dis
credit and disgrace upon the nation by an
impairment of national faith, or disaster
upon the material interests of the people by
adopting the falacies Of the greenback adj
vocates, and flooding the country with cheap,
irredeemable money. Nor can the people
Of Virginia afford to disregard the equi-
ties involved in their financial compiled
tions, OR treat with Indifference the rights
of others. There is reason and right in all
things, and to the degree that readjnst-
mcnt can be sustained by reason and right
we favor it. But we do not propose to dis
regard all legal and equitable sanctions to
that end, or disregard the claims of those
who hold the relation of creditor to Vir-
ginia. We believe settlement of the debt
question can be effected upon the basis pro-
posed by Gen. Echols, emitting the coupon
clause. We believe it would be to the in
terest Of the creditor and the State to agree
upon such compromise. It represents
the original debt assigned to Virginia, with
six per cent. interest on the debt, and the debt
and interest thereon capitalized, at four per
cent. When all the circumstances attend
ing the Funding Bill settlement, the condi-
ton of Virginia at the time and now, are
considered, and truthful exhibit of her
present resources presented, we believe the
creditors would not hesitate to recognize
the equity Of The case and agree to such an
adjustment.
With the State as well as the nation ag-
itation must cease of our financial condition
If we would have prosperity, and to that
end final settlement and determined poll
cy must be reached, so that confidence
may be inspired, property interests feel
secure, labor encouraged, and public faith
kept stainless. No nation, people, or
individual can 60 before the world with a
dscredited name, and expect to be treated
with respect and prosper. 1t is not in the
order Of nature that it can be done, and
we must recognize this, and endeavor to
adjust our difficulties with this central fact
| kept prominently in view
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-31
Turning the Tables.

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore San Of the 18th, whose sympa-
thies are very decidedly with the Democrats,
and loses no opportunity to give partizan
coloringi in that direction to all political trans
pirancies, says:
The stcipher telegram business has, it is
claimeds by the republicans, been Of advan-
tage to them, because it has, they say, ena
bled them to change from defensive to an
aggressive position. As an indication of this
the bold, defiant, partizan speech made in
New York last night by Secretary Evarts is
pointed to. Secretary Sherman, it is under
stood, is also rapidly approaching the STU
alton, and the report around the Treasury
Department to-day was that he would In a
short time openly denounce the Potter COM
mittee and certain of the witnesses who we're
before and agents who were employed by it.
Mr.. Sherman it is said, has at last come to. the
conclusion that he can safely deny the au-
thorship Of the Webber-Anderson letter, land
more than this, can prove it to be forgery
and point out the forger. A prominent
Treasury official said to-day that the forger
had been discovered, and that it was the
purpose to prosecute him and send him to
the penitentiary. 1t was also repeated in
Republican circles that Mr.. Potter had ex-
pressed himself as disguised with the whole
business Of the investigation, and that he
had made the remark that he felt all along
as if ''he was treading on rotten eggs"
1t is quite natural that Republicans here
should attach great Importance to the cipher
kilograms and anticipate very favorable re-
suits therefrom. Whether these anticipations
will be realized time can only tell, but it may
be repeated that whatever sensation was
produced by their publication was princi
pally confined to Republican circles. 1t is
evident, however, that it has been determin-
ed by the Republican managers here to steal
the thunder of their political opponents, and
from this time forth ito shrek fraud louder
than any leather-lungs Tildenite can do.
That there will be various resolutions offered
Immediately on the reassembling Of Con-
gress to increase the scope of Investigation
into democratic operations pending the cleo
toral count after what has transpired. But
it will be very easy to make the investiga-
ton of no practical account if the Democrat
ic majority on the committee should see
proper to procrastinate. The Republicans
can have, however, committee of their
own, to which they can entrust the task OF
discovering the true inwardness Of their OPP
ponents. If the authority of the Stanley
Matthews committee OF the Senate is not
sufficiently broad it can easily enlarge it Or
the Senate may raise another committee.