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The Weeping Pilgrim.

The Cincinnati Commercial introduces to
secular readers the woes Of the Rev John
Lcmiey. an editor OF religious newspapers who
prefers 70 bc known profess onally rs the
Weeping Pilgrim. The Rev. John Lemlcy cs-
tabliShod tho Golden Censor al Rockford. Ill.,
Having swung tho Censfr for some time to the
edlnca;ion Of his subscribers and his own
worldly profit. he disposed Of the concern. with
IL subscription list and good will. TO the Rev.
c. i. Vaudeville and another gentleman for
$4,000. This sum the Weeping Pilgrim Judi
c.ousiy invested at Sioux Falls. Dakota at
twelve per cent. interest. With other property
which he had acquired during his fearful career.
the Pilgrim was worth IN all about $50 600. and
had. ut the lowest estimate an income 81 1880
annually. lie Is described as a man with a mel
low voice and II moist eye and mn extraordinary
talent for describing his poverty and struggles
in a manner calculated to work upon the SYM
pHihics OF the sternest heart. With this capital
lac decided 70 start another religious newsp paper
-ZiOH's WdtclJaGA this time. To build up a
subscription list lie teariully invaded the Hold
which he had already sold 20 Brother Maulc-
vile. and wrote letters 10 the subscribers % tho
Golden CeiSe'. assuring thom that tho Censor
was soon 10 swing no more and that il was TO
their spiritual interest 20 secure ZioH'S Hd'ch-
man rs soon as possible. bv remittance Of %
apiece. He also intiinated, in pltful way. that
unless the 81 were speedily sent starvation
would snatch away the Weeping Pilgrim to his
everlasting reward. Here is q specimen Of his
circulars:
Ny wife /, hearhroken the loss Of her home
aui viii not he comfrrtrd on 40 hope Nou viii ueip
Ur ell Nou can 10y sending large let uf uume.
<tnt Haf'hHHH. May tod raise us up friends m this
hour uf ncet You Will mai terms, Ac IN the paper.
May The good Lord bless you IA the effort
Your, respectfully. JouS LzuLgr
In none OF his troubles did the excellent man
bethink him Of his 1900 at twelve per cent
interest. nj Sioux Falls. Dakota. or his other re-
sources. Relying solely upon his talent for
begging. he seut letters TO his Christian friends
in all parts OK the country representing that 1t
WIS now tho darkest hour OF his life: that the
men to whom he had sold tho Censor had failed
10 pay him. and that he and his pious wife and
innocent children were actually suffering for
food and ralment. Among other letters he
wrote this;
Ssw YoEK Dec rs. 1878
DEAR BnorHrR My bong Ulip. u. ,,t D a. my.
Sl, have not yet stitch OF Undertaking nr winter
Yours rcspteNulN, JOuN LENltY
Brother Mandoylle and his partner. who
bought the Golden Censor, and paid cash for Il.
are naturally indignant ut tho Weeping pu-
grims course. and while they pray God TO
give him u new heart" they plainly express
thoir opinion that no is at present an Internal
bcOundrel.
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lose half his force provided the remnant
can reach the guns? Those who incline to
give some weight to these considerations
hold that western civilization cannot be pro-
nuuuccd imprguable till it has sustained
the shock Of Asiatic multitudcs into which
some new MoHANIMED has infused the
dreadful fcrvOr which counts battle Joy
and death victory.
We pointed out some weeks ago that tho
Zulus would prove lar more formidable OPP
poncnts than any which the English had
encountered in Africa. That great conrod-
cracy Of tho northern Kafllr tribes which
was organized by the remarkable chief,
IsHAKA, and which has gained Conference and
force under the present King, KATsHwAYo,
can muster an army very different in vol
ume and quality from the force Of the Gaikas
whose outbreak was recently suppressed.
More than three months ago Sir BARrLE
FREHE pointed out that the Zulu troops
available for assault upon Natal would not
fall short Of 10000 men, equipped. moreover,
in large measure. with European weapons,
and much better disciplined than was sup
posed in England. The truth is that both
IsHARA aud his successors have maintained
u standing military force, divided into
regiments assigned to garrison towns, ard
constantly under arms. Some years ago
IL was reported by German trav-
ellcr (L1CHrESsrE1S that the Zulu ar
mics We're tolcrably well compactcd.
having corps commanders, with a hi
crarchv of subordinate officers. while
q certain degree Of care was taken
for the commiss0riat. And as regards
thclr physical vigor and martial qualities,
BARROW, GARDINER. SHOOTER, and all au-
thoritics con,,.. in rating the Zulus among
the most stalwOrt. virile and resolute types
OF the human race. Against n nation SO pow
criUl, 50 intractable. and so well organized,
it seems incredible that tine Cape Govern
mcnt should have been expected to make
head with 5000 men, which, according TO last
accounts, was the whole number Of troops
forthcoming for action on the Kanir frontier.
Had the heavy reinforcemcnts which have
now been sent for been At hand month ago.
Lord CHELMsForp's expedition might pos
slbly have escaped a disaster from whose
consequences the South African colonlst will
not speedily recover.
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ROUTINE IN WISHINGTOM
Congress Seemingly UnmindruI OF the APP
preaching Close OF tho session.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Senate agreed
to its Conference Committees report on the
Naval Appropriation bill. and passed 1t. 1t
nppropriates sli029 96s95. being 1922. 69475
less than tho bill Of last year. and 1851. 41250
less than tho estimate.
Mr.. Dorsey tRep.. Arkl reported from the
Committee on Appropriations Mr.. Forry's
amendments TO the Post Onicc and Post Route
bill. which propose a subsidy to Brazilian
steamships.
Mr.. Herman Dem. y. " introduced a bill to
authorize the appointment Of George r. Robin
son Hs pHvmnster in the army Mr.. Robinson
~ tho man who defended William II. Seward
from the nssussin Payne.
Mr.. Cameron Rep Wis introduced bin for
Wizard.
While the bill to erect n library building in
Ju i!riary square was under discussion Mr..
Cpnkllng rep, y. " said that the library
should not be removed from the Capitol There
was annie room 10 enlarge the building. The
dome Ind an cXtinguishlng effect and the rails
INK ~ H." centre II the building must add to its
architectural appearance. Tl-, Senate cham
b"r md that OF the House were poorly venti-
lnted-N"rr nero boxes In which persons were
compete 70 rcmRin. unable to SEQ Il leaf or get
q mouthiul OF pure air. He submitted reso-
luton 20 commit the bill 10 the Library Com
mtee. with INSTRUCTIONS IN report bill for q
commission ot skilled persons to examine and
r"uort 10 Congress touching sites for a new
building AMI especially concerning the practi-
cal changes that may Ice made in the Capitol.
Mr.. Sargent rep. Cali submitted resolu-
ton Tor the getting OF Information concerning
The making OF liquors that ARE imported To the
United states. He said that 1t had been assert
eel hat pure liquors ure not sent to this country.
Mr.. Cameron Rep Pal submitted resolu-
ton providing for commission to inquire into
the subject of what Legislation Is needed for the
better regulation OF Interstate commerce, the
condition Of trade. and particularly how 1t Is af-
fected By transpo ration rates.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
Tho report Of the Conference Committee on
the Naval Appropriation bill was agreed TO-
In Committee oi the Whole ON the Legislative
Judicial and Executive Appropriation bill. Mr.
Patterson il,ep y. " opposed that part which
survey from tho Treasury TO the Interior De-
partmcnt.
Mr.. AtSins Dem. Tenn.) defended tho pro-
posed change. and the debate was carried on by
Messrs. Page. Wiggin;on. Patterson Coll Ma
Hinuls. Hewitt. Dunnoll. Butler. Garfield. and
Hale. Without acting the House adiournol
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The New Candidate.

1t has been assumed that the Southern
delegates TO the next Republican Conven-
ton to nominate u candidate for the Prcsi-
dency would go solid for GRANT. Left to
themselves, and without the excrtion OF OPP
posing influences. this assumption would
probably be well founded. But since JoHN
SHERMAN has entered the field scrously rs
competitor, the outlook has changed In
that direction. Already the worl, has begun
of using the public patronage, with refer
cncc to the manipulation Of delegates from
Alabama. and the same system Will be APP
piled 10 all parts OF the South.
Republicans who are now holdinA ,nlces
will feel the pressure Of power from Wash
ington, and those who may hereafter get
Offices will understand that the condition Of
their appointment IS to work In the interest
Ct JOIN SHERMAN. When 1t Is remembered
that what is left Of the Republican organi-
cation in the South depends almost entirely
upon Office for existence, the ability to con-
trol 1t by turning the official screw will
hardly be DOUBTED.
Whatever else may be said Of JOHN SHEER
MAN, he is unqucs tionably bold. unhe-itat-
ing. and desperate political manager, with
largo experience in organizing n plan OF
campaign, with much knowledge Of parti-
san workers, and with keen oversight OF
details. These elements, combined with the
possession of unlimited power over the
Treasury, with its enormous operations
and influence, give him formidable posi-
ton inside, difficult 10 be successfully as
sailed by his rivals outside.
The strength uf this position was Illus
tratcd in the recent confirmation Of MEa-
RIFT as Collector, when Republican SEN
ators who had been loudest IN condcmning
HAYES and his whole concern. and who had
voved with CoNKLlNG in the RoosryELr
case, faced about suddenly and sustained
the Administration. McAlILLAN was the
fiercest member Of the Committee on Com
mercc In reporting against MERRITT. and
yet, when the pinch came, he voted for him.
WINDOW, SAUNDERS PLUME, OGLEsBY.
CAMERON of Wisconsin. FERRY. and other
stalwarts surrendered at discretion 70 save
their patronage. KELLOGG withhold his
vote until the close OF the roll call. and then
recorded himself against MERRITT. bat no-
body was deceived 10y the trick. for sHER-
MAN owns him as a chattel Some o! these
stalwart Republicans have ALREADY received
their pay in Offices, and others are expect
ing 1t, as part of the bargain and sale.
The custom house, post Offices, Indian
agencies, land Offices. internal revenue
offices, pension agencies, marshals, district
attorneys, and tho great machinery by
which the Government Is administered, form
the bases for operating JoHN SHERAtAN's
campaign for the nomination. Whoever
supposes this mighty leverage in partisan
organization Is 10 be dcspised. and can be
easily overcome. must be very Indifferent
observer OF events. or have an imperfect
idea how the Republican party is con-
trolled. SHERMAN is master of the machine
by which the Republican organization is
run, and he means to use 1t for his personal
advancement, no matter VINO may stand in
the way.
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MRS srRWARrs EJECrMENr SUIT
Putting the Long Island Railroad Company
out OF Possession Of the Central.

Last week Judge Armstrong, on the petit
ton Of Mrs, Stewart. the widow Of A. T. Stewart,
issued Il summons requiring tho Long Island
Railroad Company and Mr.. Sharpe. its receiver.
to show cause yesterday morning In the County
Judges Chambers in Jnmnicn. why they should
not DO ejectod from the possession OF tho Con-
trail or Stewart Railroad. Mrs. Stewards NIL
dayit AYERS that the LonR Island Railroad Com
pany was owing sSs.7i7.75 on account OF tho
lease Of tho Central Railroad. and that on Feb. 8
payment WIS demanded and default made. On
Jan. T. 7-}. the lense 81 the road owned by Mr..
A. 4 q. writ 10 the Central Railroad Company
Supplemental aasc was made for fifty years Mt
an annual rental Of fi4.31S20. On Jan. 10,
1874. the Flushing. North Shore. and Central
Railroads were consolidated, and In May, 1876,
there was u general consolidation Of ali the
roads, and the leuso was assigned to the Long
The answering affidavit admits the lease in
1873. also the consolidation OF 1874, but denies
the lease Of 1876. IL AYERS that onaMny 3. 1876.
the Long Island Railroad Company leased tho
Flushing and North Shore road for Il period Of
ninety -nine years. and the Stewart road was
contained In said lease. and they had posses-
sion OF that road until May 3. 1876. and from
then until Oct 20. 1877. tho Long Island Rail
road had possession ~ undertannnts 81 the
Flushing. North shore md Central Rnilrond.
A writ Of attachment WIS granted in favor OF
Mrs. stewart and placed In the hands OF the
Work. and +. j. Hinsdnle appeared for the
Long Island Railroad which did not interpOse
objection to the summons. Tho attachment APP
plies only to the portion OF tho Central road
built 10y Mr.. Stewart himself-from lnsdale to
Garden City aud Bethpage and the branch to
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The Zulu Defeat OF the English in South
AfriCa.

The disaster announced from Cape Town
is the gravest which has be'allcn tho Brit
ish arms since the destruction Of an expe-
dictionary force in the Kurd-Cabul Pass,
during the last Afghan war Nothing but
the most speedy and strenuous action can
secure the settlements on the frontier Of
Kaflir-land from annihilation, FOR is any
measure Of success likely to restore the
British military prestige in that region for
generation
There is something in the details OF this
AFFAIR calculated 10 shake our contempt Tor
barbarous levies and our implicit confidence
in the superior appliances Of civilized war
fare. All the precedents Of recent history
furnished by the late campaigns of the
English in Abyssiuia, Ashuntee, and AZ
ghanistan, and by the experience OF the Rus
slams in central Asia. are ialsided by tie
valor and resolution Of these kalir warriors.
Neither does the butchery Of CUsIER'5 men.
on our own Indian border. AFFORD parallel
to this South African incident, for
aside from the small number Of
troops engaged, CUSTER had no ar
tillery or infantry nor had he the
signal advantage OF an iutrenched camp.
Those who are familiar with the conditions
Of South African life know that the stout
OK carts used for carriage may be easily
transformed into a Formidable bulwark,
which, defended By cannon, ought % be i'm
preguable 10 the assault Of Harmed ma
tiyes. Nor was there any lack Of ammunl-
ton or supplies, since it appears that a great
amount Of powder, shot, and shell, and
large quantity OF provisions, came into the
hopGg gf lA ,ff,t a t.,
taken. The British force, as described in
the despatch from Lord CHELMSFORD. pub
lished to-day, consisted of infantry, cavalry,
and artillery; and the character OF the affair
is made evident by the large number Of OFF,
GERS who fell with their mon. In a word, an
admirably equipped and considerable body
Of European soldiers Is cut down on
ground Of their own choosing bya horde
OF African savages, tor no reason except one
supposed to have wholly lost validity in the
nineteenth century, namely, superiority
Of numbers. Thus all the Wanted resources
Of military science, all the extrinsic aids
gained from discipline fertilization, and
improved munitions OF war, proved inpo-
tent 10 withstand, though they might stay
Tor briel season, the impact OF force and
the rush Of yalor However lieenly we may
regret the misfortune which overlook the
English, we cannot withhold admiration
from their rude opponents who knew how
10 vindicate the prominence Of inbred valor
over all the resources and contriyances Of
art. Nor can we overlook the fact that this
strange victory Of q South African chleftaln
lends some color TO suggestion veuturcd
10y more than one historian. We are some
times reminded that individual hardhood
and an eagerucss TO fight at close quarters
are by no means frequent phenomena on the
modern battle field and of what avail would
DO artillery against q foo well satisfied to
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A witness Who Should BE Found.

The man who perslstently endeavored TO
sell the vote Of South Carolina 10 Mr.. SMITH
WEED and Col. PELToN is u Jewish banker
and trader OF that State named HARDY
SOLOMON. Mr.. WEED saw him in Constant
communication with the South Carolina
Returning Board, and no man could be more
urgent or pertiuacious than he WAS in the
endeayOr to get Democratic money for the
members OF that body. He not only came
10 Baltimore 10 receive the funds, but when
1t was found that WEED and PELToN could
not furnish the ncedful there, he insisted on
coming on with them to New York. and re-
NAMED here for some days, still hoping and
urging that the cash should be put up and
the transaction completed.
This Mr.. SOLOMON ought by all means to
be brought before the Committee and inter-
rogated. He could doubtless cast light up
on many points in the affair which still re-
main in obscurty. He ought TO be sum
mOncd without delay and, il he cannot be
found in season. it can certainly be deter
mined whether it is Mr.. HAYES and his
friends who have got him out OF the way,
and whether he is paid out of the public
Treasury for going,
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The JOHN Roach Brazilian subsidy
scheme came up smiling nEain in Congress yes
terday for the third or fourth time in as many
wears. rs nm amendment to tho Post Onlce and
Post Route bill. Its provisions are practically
the same as those heretofore defeated; yet Mr.
FERRY said that he should urge It's passage. The
Naval Appropriation bill that has SO long been
quarreled over by conference committees
was passed by both Houses and goes to HAYES
for signature. Il appropriates tl4 020 9Gs o.
or 1857 900 less than the department estimate
The Senate talked while about the new
library project, and Mr.. CoNKLISG urged that
the Capitol should be enlarged rather than thar
new building be- erected. Mr., SARGENT pro-
posed in resolution to ascertain whether pure
liquors ARE imported to the United States and
II not. how We are to get those that are not
adulterated; and Mr.. CAMERON desired that
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The Government, and the Railroads.

Mr. Albert Fink. Commissioner OF the West
bound rei-ht pool Of the trunk line railroads, H. Rat
ter, general uafc manager OF the New York Central
Railroad, and Geo Blanchard. Vice President Ut the
New York. Lake Erie and Western Railroad, went to
Washington BY spccial car the $40 NJ express On
uo itnhsy Railroad yesterday. TO appear before
thr senate Committee Commerce make u protest
b FORE We Senate Committee ansi the passage OF the
Nhsfu Interstate Commerce bill II IL understood that
MI fk VIII advocate The passage OF the bill presented
last Your authorizing thc appointment OF National
Railroad Commissioners
VT IthA salary ~ Commissioner u the pool and ar
paior n TIE differences between the truus lines aud
also between the western railroads In the M
ana maiutarauce Of an Eastbound pool, has teen IN
creased TO s9uutl
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How tho Army oniccr. DC, Their Fuel.

To TIE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr, A short
time ago an order WAS published stating that hereafter
officers OF the army would have to buy their own fuel
The order stated that they could purchase wood IRON the
ohariermaster AZ price set by tile QuariermA,ier
uencral hut tho officers u this p1st thought oi Nan
by which lhry could set their ucl for nothing. They
turn olt the enlisted men uf this command. uul send
them about Tour miles into the Nnui- amt have them
chop down trees anj cut Them into cordW oo haul the
wo 90 TIE garrison cut up into stove a. ana carry
uiht1 their quarters Tor them All the above va. be
done for them. and think It Is about time something
was done about H. man eul~ts Ia Ac army 70 DC a
solder-not dos robLer tor officers
roRI HE. d. L. Feh. o
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Clubbing him all the Way Down Stairs.

Justice Utterbourg had Just committed Patrlck
Madden OF 81 Mott street 10 prison his wife poor
paefaced woman stepped toward the gate aud cried to
the judge, for code sake To help her She could say
more, ~ three stalwart members VI the Tombs Police
squad seized her 81 drag her away Let that poor wo
man ~ Justice otterfuurs shouted. IT She wants To
scc me prehrhcd 10 the skin and barefouicd thr VIZ
man stepped W 80 the desk. " That IL niy husband
judge. and that officer kelly clubtci Inn all the way
down the stairs lir didn't do any harm. JudLe AT he
did was " throw The stove out Of room but Judsc
De- had been drinking. Hes gu.d man when he is so
ltr sud t0murruw he WAS to have gone 10 work Juke
and my family Wall siarvc a. you send him 20 prison
ZONE back tomorrow Justice Otterhuurg rtplted
~ your husDand hehAyss himseL viii dseAarse MIN
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WAsuINGToN Fob. 1.-THE Potter Committee
met at M A. ~, anu Immediately went into secret SIS
sion Ia conversation about tho proceedings of the
subcommittee IN New York. the Democrat, inumated
mat they had no desire 70 call other witnesses
publican member asked 70 they had CLOSED their ca se
TIE murrats said that they did not intend tca any
other witnesses at present Whether they would ae +
ward call Witnesses remained 10 be considered The Re-
ruhrAus said that they would like 10 have one or two
Witnesses called 10 TESTIFY IN regard 10 point. which had
mot been cleared ~ IN New YORK Tile other side Acuu
csctd IN tins and the Committee adjourned until Thurs
dhN morning NuurN az the witnesses L. be- sum.
WoncG. and perhaps coylc. The Republican memhrrs
MLL l.eAe n-m4IInM who iAer lhaN VIII ON Inc Iaiinr
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WASHINGTON. Feb lin deciding to report
II favor ol subsidy Tor steamship lines 10 Braz this
morning. the Appropriations Committee OF the senate
atrced 10 add TO the Post once Appropriation bill sec
uuu authorizing contracts to be made Tor ~sminouthy
steamship mail service between the United States aud
braH hy two lines, uuc from New York via Nurlla and
ur other from Ncw urivans via Galveston, each 10 re-
COVE tnmpcustr % not exceeding st5upbi per annum
TIC Committee ict oumrnds an appropriation u SNut
yt so much thereof A. may De necessary 10 provide Tor
tins service during the next fiscal NcAr-the expectation
b. ns that The steamships tor the New Orleans line will
o. hc ready tn commence running before the eApirAucn
VI a14uL lM4- lALrl. VI t1e loAr
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why harshly Judge the pastor Of
The Brooklyn tabernacle,
or speak VI him a. biulng thorns
That under kettles cracker
What though ms antic tricks aud ways
lnjuro sacred cause
one great condition he iulnls-
lie draws
lie Nils spacious oiifce
That was Tor holy use meant,
And gives a crowded audience
Sabbath days amusement;
MOI matter II they come 10 laugh,
Or even TO pick flaws,
One solid fact can't be gainsaid-
lie draws
To crowd an auditorium
And gather in the s.iekcls
Is what lhe Bowery theatres want,
And brooklyn tabcrnaclos
The veil that separates the two
Is VI Tie ,mnucst Eauzc.
And lac is sul the brightest star
Who draws
To draw multitude 10 church
BY any strange attraction,
To draw reluctant dollars forth,
Down 10 the smallcs, Fractions
To pay a ROYAL debt by means
That scarce escape the laws
These Keats performed. us truly said
lie draws
Whenever question may be made
By elders staid and steady
II true religion thus Is helped,
The preachers answers readyi
81 hmlt this business up. and earn
My laughter AMI applause,
And to my credit stands the fact,
lie draws
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An Innoeen. Man Pardonsa.

Aitcra full and thorough personal investiGa-
unn of the case Toy. Robinson yesterday issued lar
don 10 John " Eishmy, the saratoga County LAWYER
VINO was hsi summer sentenced 10 State prison fOi sN
years "r PERJURY IL wall be- reooccted that Mr Eghmy
MAS once before enienced TO prison and was pardun,d
Wth " NuN lilitu, who believed ho had been the vie
TIM II conspiracy Two OF the principal witnesses that
secured r second convection appeared bAure the dow
tlf ana uk uAth tHt they were IN IN their tcs
umonN, ana ury lrhcvr Eighmy innocent Tile dow
rthnr mas no doubt OF ms Innocence, and yesterday
AFTERNOON directed that u pardon be granted.