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New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
IOWA AND A THIRD TERM.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

SIR The Grant boom seems to be the order
OF the day. We Republicans out in Iowa appreciate his
services as General and satisfied with bis admin
istration as Chief Masiatrate; now feel that the
fanatics of this country ought to let him rest In peace.
The rule that been observed for 100
than two erms-is the safe and when reckless pol
icans undertake TO override OF the soundest pr
cples for republican form OF government. they ought
to- and I believe will be, met with just rebuke
at the bsllot-box. Iowa be carried by
a conservative Democrat against Grant, her people
believing that 1t will better for the good OF the
trv than TO put in any man third time
make this assertion judging from an extensive ac-
quantance the farmers In this part OF the state
who are mostly Republicans. and who have already
twice gwen their support 10 GRAFT And he Will be
ind dorsed third time by honest in this part Of
the country crafty the personal motives Of ambi-
tious politicians.
Give Us Blaine or John sherman. We don't want 10
be compelled 10 vote against party.
Respectfully, p. G. FREEMAN,
Independence I0trd, Dec. g., 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
THE AGITATION IN IRELAND.


SIR: The letter in your issue of to-day,
signed A. Parneil," conveys a different impress
of the disturbances IN ireland from received
yesterday by from gentleman in Sligo. Ny friend
writes after having Just completed q heightened tour
through the north and Of Ireland. and his test
mony likely TO be trustworthy that OF "A. p"
writes from this city, Ny correspondent writes
follows:
amount OF suffering this Winter among large class OF
poor farmers. This is acknowledged by every class.
and strong disposition prevails among the landlords
and Others to render help and encouragement TO the
deserving But there is an element among them that
nothing cOneiliate class that always COM
planning, and that amount OF prosperity did
ever will content. Even good Catholics have said 10
very short time they would be raising a similar
ton for Government help to get manure and for TO
work 1t for them" The fact s large proportion OF the
small farmers are utterly demOralZed and lazy They
would rather do anything than work. and when bra
Zen-taced, sehemng demag0gues-a worthless and too
numerous class 10 be found all Irclandiake adj
vantage OF such the present TO inaIne their
passions the task Is easy The people here in
Sligo, laughing at meeting beng held to-day,
made fools OF themselves in helping the miserable
mscreants they have arrested TO the prominence
they c0yet They must know jury be found in
Ireland 70 convict them, and all this cheap martyrdOm
only encourages to further and boder disturbance III
sensible people in England and Scotland would attach
no importance to the fuss and OF our worthless
Irish there would be less anxiety and ready aud
liberal aid would be given TO all deserving sufferers,
when their case was truthfully presented. Jw.
Aetc York. Dec. q. 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
AN ANEcDorE OF GILBERT STUART.


SIR: Some time ago l read stories told of
tie late celebrated artist Gilbert Stuart. and reading
review Of his ife just published IN your Sunday paper
IN which stories related, recalled told
by late Hon. Henry shaw (the father OF Josh Bill
lings'O of Lanesboro Mass. Mr.. Shaw, when a young
lawye: Ia New-York City, was very intimate with STU
art and used to pass much time with him. Those who
were acquainted SIR Shaw easily imagine how
a gentleman with the painters gifts would become at
tached to Mr. Shaw, who man Of rare genius, and
Que OF the accomplished and fascinating conversa
tionasts tnat this any other country produced
Stuart painted the portrait OF lady in NewYOrk who
was flssy critical Overexacting and nice 10 degree
that tried in the extreme his rather excablc empera
mont. The portrait changed again and again, the
shade the hair the color or the the expression
OF the mouth the pose Of the head the arrangement Of
drapcry, etc. were repeatedly altered at the sug-
gestion OF the lady. One day Madame came IN with
several friends the portrait and "a usual. she be-
gan 70 criticse and SAID do think Mr Stuart you
have given my eyes the right expression The patience
OF the artist exhausted. he could endure no more
Walking up 10 the portrait and drawing back his hst
he shrust it through the canvas, and exclaimed in
plalu, blunt, but vigorous AnglO5axOn Madam, damn
your eyes Throwing the aside-the portrait
was finished. He had given II the last touch.
BrookIvs. Dec. IL, 1879. JAMES A BRIGGS.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
BLAINE ON sHEEMAEs PROPOSAL

I should be compelled to vote against that
propositon TO declare greensaeks longer legal
tender The greenbseks actually redeemed at only
one polnt-the Sub Treasury In New-York City. Now
suppose a man away down here IN Maine. or out In
Iowa. or Texas, Minnesota, or Oregon. owes debt
OF say 90 00o aud hs creditors deand the gold There
tine egalteuier OF them and the creditor refuses 10
take them. What eau be dol Negotiable paper, pay
months credit, ~ generally nyen with a fun under
standing OF its But 20 ali through the country
by verbal undersrz nding gmenfs Of the
courts, and the thousand dsndone forms OF Indebted
meas that spring up In the OF OF
people, and see what tremendous revolution tt
would mako TO strike the debt-paying quality from
S34O 600 900 Of paper money now n the hands OF
people. Let us not forget that speciepaym
pended full seventeen years We have had resum pton
now only eleven monfhs. We doing wonderfully
we'.. Let Ne continue 20 do
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21

Novels" and "Bryants Poems, both from their ro-
business and vigor aud fine literary sense. whole
some pabuum for young readers. Then about hffy
years ago, Lyceums and leciurng came INTO fashion.
We had our share of the latter with institution,
mainly scientific of our own. Tie pulpit, too, was
quite earnest and perhaps little more solid than
in our day. Ii s curious that should first have
heard the lovable voice of Ralph Waldo Emerson,
when he was the Rev. Ralph Waldo Emerson. One
day there came into our pulpit the most gracious OF
mortas with face all benignity. who gave out the
first hymn and made the first prayer as an
angel might have read and prayed. Our
choir was pretty good one but its best was coarse
and discordant after Emerson's voice. remember
of the sermon only that it had an indefinite charm
of simplicity. quaintness and wisdom, with occa-
sonaI illustrations from nature. which were about
the most delicate and dainty things Of the kind
which l had ever heard. could understand them,
If not the fresh philosophical novelty of the dis
course. Mr. Emerson preached for us for good
many Sundays. lodging in the home of Quaker
lady, Just below ours. Seated at my own door,
him often go by, and once in the exuberance OF
my childish admiration / veDtured to nod to him
and to say " Good morungw To my astonishment
he also nodded and smilngly said " Good morn
ing p and that is all the conversation L ever had
with the sage of Concord-not enough, decidedly
lOF n REMINISCENT NolUlnc JDout ultu uittI ho
has left a world which he has made wiser and hap
pier. He gave MS afterward two lectures based upon
his travels abroad, and was at a great deal OF
trouble 10 hang mp prints, by way of illustration
There was n picture of the tribune iu the Uffil
Gallery in Florence. painted by one Of our towns
men, and recall Mr.. Emersons great anxiety that
it should have n good light, and his lamentation
when good light wa found 10 be impossible. The
lectures themselves were so fne-enchanting we
found then-that | have hungered 10 see them in
print and have thought of the evenings upon which
they were delivered as true Arabian nights" Mr.
Giles the Irish essayist, told nice little story
of Emerson, with which tins chapter may
conclude. We had rich old merchant,
who was a tire talker, with whom our lecturers
sometimes lodged The good-hearted gentleman
caught Mr.. Giles one evening and kept him com
piaislnt bnt dreadfully weary listener, morally
buttOned-hced, 80 to speak. until nearly sunrise.
Then they parted for the night, rather for the
morning, the garrRlous and gratiiied monologist
said 4" like you. Mr. Giles; You are willing TO
hear what have to say Mr.. Emerson was here the
other night after he had lectuIed. and he said he
did not wish to hear me taK-that he had rather 30
TO bed" Not that the kindest Of men meant to be
uncivil-he merely spoke with the simplicity and
direcmess of a Greek philosopher.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
FREQUENT FIRES At ELIZABETH.

BKLIEF THAT AN ORGANIZED BAND OF INcENDIA-
RlEs EXISTS THERE RECKLESS BOYS ALSO
BLAMED.
The residents of Elizabeth, n. j., have be-
come somewhat alarmed by the increased number OF In
cendlary fires and false reaarms which have OF late
Cured IN their city The belief current that organized
hand OF inceudares consisting OF men boys aud be-
longing to the lower class Of the citys population has
been at work neighborhood Within the past few
weeks number of serious fires have occurred, all in the
night time which have proved TO have been OF
tncendiary origin. Among the buildings destroyed
were the Union Club stables, the Elizabeth
Gvmnasiurn the residence OF William Mccormack, the
dwelling house Of a coored family. portion OF the
Empire Zinc Works aud several berns In these fires
there were burned horses several COWS and other
animals besides valuable carriages and sleighs. Pre-
cedinr several Of the persons have been
ming from the vicinity, ana against the side OF one
partly consumed builning was found n heap OF fuel
ready lighting. During this time there have also
been frequent false alarms On the night OF the Nc
Cormack fire there two false alarms previous TO
the fire.
The Fire Department OF Elizabeth IL a volunteer or
ganzstion- There is much strife as to which engine
or hosecarriage shall reach fire first The tenders To
the engines allowed 10 be drawn by boys At every
fire fifty or sixty boys hand 10 pull the tenders.
Detective Flanders of the Elizabeth police, said 10 q
TRIBUNE reporter that be had been investigating the
light in running with the engine are at the bottom OF
most Of the fires and of the false setting e 70
the buildings for the purpose of racing to them with
rival companies ,,
said that believed that there gang or nccndi
aries work. "But can't prove 4 YET" he added we
have found realarm keys In the hands OF some fellows
about town and they have probably given the alarms
our boxes open boxes" ,,.,,..
AZ much expressed by the residents
IN regard 10 the fireaarm telegraph, William Bingham,
snnernrendent OF the alaim been by the reporter
he stated tnat the alarm had heen IN use eleven years
naufE Set
tnat II needed replacing immediately Mayor Robert w.
TOwnley said: ,, -. -.
ineendiaries at work In city think the nres are
mare proDaby due to mischief on the part OF boyA
William Mccormack who has suffered loss oy the fires.
ssid that he did believe in the boy explanation,
sa he termed II. He heartily condemned the present
hre-alarm. -. -, ,,,,
VIM. H. Meeker leading fire insurance agent OF Eliz
said that ne considered the rcs the work or boy
Before tine war" he added. not Saturday night
,assed ON which a barn was not burned t wBs done
Nv boys and young fellows who with the nre compa
nies AT several sent to prison and the prac
ce stopped IL looks es III tno shme eoufse ousn
:, be taken now"
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
BRILLIANT LETTERS OF G. W. s.

To the Edft0r or The TrfbWne.
SIR: Your London correspondent, G. w. s.,
may well express asonishment ut the extraordinary
features OF Mr. Cladstoue's splendid in
land Considering the exhaustng character of his jour
ney and accompanments II is amo st Incredible that
such speeches made could be produced under the
circumstances have read them with amazement
But must confess that am impressed also with the
performances Of your brilliant correspondent When
think OF the production OF his admirable letters descrp
tive of the triumphant tour OF the great statesman
feel that his work. pshed in haste under trying
disadvantages deserves grateful recognition will say
further that always read Mr. smalleys letters with
keen pleasure. Ills accuracy his clear comprehension
of situations that deserve treatment his power
ing the vital points Of what Is to be eucdated and his
fine literary gift make him competent aud trust
worthy interpreter OF affairs abroad. H. " POWERS.
BridqepOrf Conn, Dec 10, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
LESSON IN SCOTCH ECONOMY.

To The Edf0F or Ihs IFtoHnc
SIR | ain Sc0tchman. When travelling
Thursday night CT last week from Niagara TO New
York. entered the Syracuse railway reireshmeut
rooms. where had cup of two small bts OF bread.
and about the oneseveneth part OF pound OF butter,
for which paid 20 cents. And with this do not
find fault, though I remark in passing that the
amount rrfreshment be obtained at any rail-
way station In England Scotland or the continent OF
Europe for about 10 cents and you will remember
that your country is spoken ofat least among your
seyeses the land OF cheapness aud plenty. But here
Is what object Having little butter over from the
90 cent purchase to take another bit or bread
and surprised be told that IL was cents held
to the that he might ts size and to see
II there wss no mistake, but all to no purpose. He
would have cents and nothing less. accordingly
took pieces worth 10 cents-one for present use,
and the other incosed herewith You Will find IL
weighs O near possible aud a quarter ounces;
aud cents for that. The same money Will purchase
1--we times much bread at any railway refreshment
room IN Eng and or Scotland.
This may small matter and so 10 H. but rear
it H fair sample OF system or exfravagant prices
that deter travellers from availrg themselves OF tns
refreshment the extent they would u prices
at all moderate fair. Some reform ana a1ust-
ment required at these Institutions While the ears
way travelling are all that be desired, IL seems a
pity thev should be fenced IN by refrrshnent rooms
that like slams and swndles. and places or " ex-
tortion and excess" AT least that Il how u strikes
stranger. and ONE FROM THE OLD COUNTRY
Aetr- York, Dec. 13, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
REMAINS OF THE MoUND-BUILDERs.
To the Edftor or The Tribune. q.
SIR One and A half miles northeast of Ney


SIR One and half miles northeast of New
castle the countysea OF Henry County Indiana along
tributary Of the Blue River most remarkable coec-
OF mounds Of such construction and arrangement
to strike any behoider with astonishment No one
can them and doubt for a moment that they were
constructed by men who were far more advanced in
civilization than the North American Indians The
principal mounds number ten, and border an open
space Of about forty They all surrounded
by what scomsto be ditch and wall These are
sometimes almost complete circle in other instances
elipse The largest mound s little over 300 feet
long and $50 feet wide. In the centre two high
elevations about thirty feet above the general level OF
the mound. These elevations close together,
and iron their regular structure evidently remains
OF lofty works OF kind. From TINS mound. as, in-
decd from all the Others gateway can be seen Iaclhg
the open s7ace incOsed by the several mounds This
gateway apparent and always open toward the open
space, leaves no douht its The smallest OF the
mounds is not less than 100 feet in diameter Many
OF the mounds IN the naiive forest or the country
and trees nr the largest growth are now standing upon
them. Other mounds the cleared Land, and are
now covered 10y heavy crop Of corn within me
are "A great many similar mounds though In no
place ar. so many found together Indeed this
the most remark blc collections of mounds in the
Mississippi Valley. In the neighborho0d are found
stone axes, stone aTr0v-heads and speaT-heads and
variOus stone imnements. The mounds themselves
have been only slightly explored Perhaps not two
hours Of consecutive Labor have been gwen by any one
TO tho unearthing OF their hidden treasures.
SpiceldHd, Ind, Dec. II, 1879. TIMOTHY WILSON.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
CAPTAIN wnLIAMss OPPORTUNITY.

To the Editor or The tribune.
SIR | wish to thank you for the good,
strong words in your issue OF to-day respecting Captain
Williams and mis- field From what have read OF
him. conclude that he is what you name him, OF
robust energy Such character cannot brook interer
ence between himself and his subordnates, and II
obliged to endure It. ooses all interest In his work.
We hear much said the OF backbone OF the
of to-day hut II possessing that useful quality IL
obliged to bend, whether he will or he might better
be limp aud thus avoid the hurt. say with you, let
Captain Williams have fair chance. lt may be that he
win actually the streets; and thcn-refreshing
thOught-possibly another man OF robust energy
may be found this side Of the water 70 effect the
good work for Brooklyn. In some OF our streets the
appearance. j. H. NJ
Brookiyn, Dec 16, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT AT THE SOUTH.

To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: believe the States of North and South
Carolina Georgia. Louisiana and Florida can with good
management carried for tie Republicans al the
Presidential eectionI have been watching the political
situation closely for the last five years, and there
Is strong undercurent in the ranks OF the Demo-
cratic party so strongly opposed TO the policy Of the old
leaders and tired OF the struggle for supremacy
under their lead. that IL respectable movement
once get organized Eeieve It Will sweep the States
have named and possibly Mississippi am politician
shall take no active part the canvass, Dut can
some things perhaps clearly active politicians
am 1e sure that majority or the voters in the states
have named are opposed 20 the policy Of the Demo
cratic leaders and II they organize they will carry
the states spite OF Democratic Dudozng or anything
the Democrats can do II IL only the mistakes of the
Republicans that need TO fear. soUrHERSER.
RQleigh, ". O., Dee. II. 1879
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
MAA MAKE ILEk.
L IL Ne Tlcler ln Chicnnn TrLhllnf InfgrrllI

J. H. Ne Vfckcr, IN chicago IrtOune InfeTrieic
Max has been losing money lately. be had
$4,000 or $4,000, perhaps $1,000 or $1,000 and he put
it an into this Sleepy Hollow affair. Toe piece
satisfaction TO the critics. and Is really very good
thing the crowd dd not 20 10 see n. Max mp
his classes New-YOrk. which worth $3.50 week
10 him. and went IN for this for all it worth Prior
striking Chicago he had lost money and the business
here only about held him level IL enabled him TO pay
up some Of his troupe, for Max took OF the little
ones the chorus and the $50 and s25 week people
week ago, when he here. he Was very despOndent
and asked my advice to whether ne should 20 to 81
Louis or not. He knew that there was no chance o
there and his expenses were very heavy, Tor
there were f0rtysix persons In the company The fail
ure OF this enterprise seemed to affect him very
much.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
RANKERs IN coNGREss.

Peter Cooper az IndfdnGpotis Jougflft inf5rtrr .
"Why at the Third Congress of the United
states held IN Phade phia IN 1913, the senate passed
q resolution as follows" (hunting and hndng one OF
his proOfsl :" Any person holding any oiiee or any
stock IN any Institution In the nature OF oank for
Issuing or dscOuntng Ds notes PAYABLE TO bearer
order, cannot be member OF the House whilst ne
holds such Office stock II passed the Senate with
but two dissenting votes and passed Tie House aud be-
came law-hcrc 'tis hearing tho signature 0t george
Washington, President. aud John Adams. Nlc"-Presi
dent, approving or H. IL never was repeaie-never.
he exclaimed. and 10 IL the statute BOOKS a. law
to-day Yet, suppose more than hall the members
OF Congress bank stock. receut Congress: on the
authority of Congressman Field was composed of 10
bankers, 90 lawyers Il merchants, l3 manufacturers
doctors, mechanics, and not a farmer or day
IabOrerl~
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
IN DEFENCE OF THE DOwN-TRODDES SOUTH.
.I.ntrs0n DnrLs fn a Liter datei NOremb,r %.

If there is anything which, more clearly
than another the trainers OF the Constitution did noe
intend 70 do II submit the people OF the states
TO the unbrdled will OF majority OF the people OF all
the States Those who have carefully noted the usurpa
ton and oppression which the South subjected
after she bad laid down her and faithfully agreed
20 abide by the OF the United States, would have
no need 10 90 further In order 10 find why the
South sodi1ed In defence OF her rights NJ person
and property have present prospective connec
ton with the politics of the day. Ny observations and
reflections those OF man VINO has served the eoun-
try long and would be glad before he hence, 70
see peace and prosperity throughout ITS borders.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
WHAT DID He MEANf
To the Editor OF rae Tribune.

10 the Editor or The Trtbune.
SIR: The 205th anniversary st. Andrews
Day dinner Of the Scottish Corporation took place
London on he evening OF the lst instant the young
Earl Of Rose Sery presiding In proposing The Visit
ors" coupling with the toast the name OF the " Hon.
Mr. Ward United States Minister" whom the chairman
characterized trusted friend OF Longfellow. aud
one OF the pioneers OF civilization in California"
refer TO Uncle Sam Ward and II so wouldn't II be In
esting To dear old Sans troops Of friends
what country he has been accredited Has ne been ap
pointed American Minister 10 theCourt OF st. James
Sesc- York, Dec. 16, 1879 L
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
THE cuANrEs IN FLORIDA

Er C5n0rcr ia The Phlaet9hla Tnses ItsrDl|r
| believe that we shall be able TO carry the
electoral vote Of Florida the Republican
There Is no doubt that the Republicans have
majority of the electors Of the State. One difficulty IL
that The Democrats have control OF the entire counting
machinery The negroes solid for Us. You may
SET ~ down whenever negro votes against the
Marty Of freedom In compelled Ia do IL not
,nncl shot gun business IN Florida. Every legislative
y,ce has been resorfed In order practically dis
franchise them The Boards OF Registration
s TO isranchse large part Of the col0red vote Negro
applicanls for registration not gwen much Of q
chauce uutl white applicants registered The North
will have 10 the President and Florida delegates
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
HOW THE sAvAGEs LIVE
-. r~~s..~< A.. M. yas<oh fnf S~ff.,


The Utes live principally on bread and
meat wnen they can't get bread they 1--we on meat and
when they can't get meat they rve on bread. Wlen
they have great quantity Of provisions ou band thes
oil up before getrIDr any more The same is true
when they have a small quantity on hand. They are
dirty. They very dirty. Their meat ls gcncr
ally permitted to about fhe ground or any place.
Eaeh Indian family Possesses number Of dogs from
eight necD. aud these animals help themselves 70
the meat. After they have satisfied fhen.seiver ana
when Indians become hungry they cut OF this same
piece on which dogs feed They generally boil their
meat but sometimes they broi H. They put In water
and let remain only few minutes Just loDg enough
heat when thef take 10 out and begin 10 eat Ihey
the and the Doll for boiinR over
and again until the water becomes perfect sne
OF ltn One pOt generally does service for The enrre
family. Ths particular pot Il fryng-pan WHEN the
Utes get out OF bed they wash their faces ana Dafhe me
baby In IT, after which they bake the bread and boil the
meat Then they eat OF the vessel, and then the
dOgs lick up the lesyings They clOhe themse YES WIN
skins Of animals with blankets. They generally ySake
btnket skn and cut bole In the middle of it and
throw their heads. cutting armh0es and fasrfn
ing the garment the with wide belt, while
they close up the neck with bueksKin string. When
the garment our they cu the string aud let &c
drop, but not before. Sometimes the Indians viii wear
as many I'VE Of these garments at time, always
keeping the cieaBest one on the outside.