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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02

Never omit regular bathing, for un-
less the skin is in active condition
the cold will close the pores and IA
vor congestion of other diseases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02

After exercise of any kind never
ride in an open carriage nor near the
window of car for moment. 1t y
dangerous to health apd eyen 70 LIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02
STATE LUNATIC ASYLUM. !.

RESIDENT OFFICES.
T. r. III. Smith. NJ. D., superinten-
dent and physician.
ii. X. Hinde, NJ. D., first assistant
physician.
T. A. Howard, M. D., second as
sistant physician.
CO. Atkinson, steward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02
CITY DIRECTORY.
OFFICERS OF MEXICO.

OFFICERS OF MEXICO.
Mayor, r. ii. Fowler.
Recorder, Samuel w. Buckley.
Clerk, Samuel w. Buckley.
Treasurer, 5. NJ. Locke.
Marshal and Collector, w. Potts.
Assessor, James f. Gillian.
Street Commissioner. a. j. Stacy.
City Weigher, h. Hiaey.
City Engineer, Thos. w. Carter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02

DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM. -
VIM. d. Kerr, A. NJ, superinten-
dent.
James X. Shelley, Jr., steward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02
pIrBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
-BY-
4 2. N. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor.
#TERMS-TWo Dollars per Year,
q ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
Side of the Public Square, over
Callaway's Grocery Store.
STATE DIRECTORY.
SUPREME COURT.

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
James Harding, of Cole.
J. S. Marmaduke. of St. Louis.
John Walker, of Howard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02
COUNCIL,
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Members-B. l.. Locke, j. j.
Steele, Jas. Pasqueth, 6. B. Macfar.
lane, j. d. Morris, John w. Reed.
Regular Meetings-Last Wednes-
day in each month, ga. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-01-02

s.. Nez Perces Indians surrendered
to Gen. Howard.
z. Collision on the Panhandle
road, near Steubenville, Ohio; fif-
teen persons killed and forty injured.
8. Fight between moonshiners and
revenue officers in Blount county,
Tenn. Powder magazine exploded
at Fratesi, Russia, killing fifty-nve
persons.
9. Willingford, Ct, devastated
by a tornado; twenty-five people
killed. More fighting in Bosnia.
IL. Yellow fever became epidemic
at Memphis and Vicksburg. Dedcls
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Anti-Ta m many Speaks.

We print elsewhere a conversation held
by HERALD reporter with County Clerk H.
o. Thompson, one of the anti-Tammany
magnates and vigorous opponent OF Mr.
Kelly. Mr.. Thompson, it will be seen, says
he is not scared, which is good thing. He
adds that Governor Robinson will be re-
nominated. which would! be. we should
think, political blunder. He believes
that Mr.. Kelly will support the Governor
after he is nominated, and that it will not
matter if he does not We judge that Mr..
Thompson believes the democratic party a
good deal stronger in this State than his
republican opponents would allow. The
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
will show whether he is right. Meantime
it seems to US tolerably certain that unless
the democrats unite and in some way man
age to work together they will be beaten.
There is not enough Of them to divide into
two parties.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Why Not Union BrigadierS.

The foolish cry about ''rebel brigadiers'
is likely to have an effect which the repub-
lican politicians who raised it little ex-
pected. 1t has aroused the Union soldiers
all over the North, who ask themselves,
'sWhy not Union brigadiers, too?" General
Wade Hampton very sensibly said in the
Senate, when some republican recounted
the number of ex-Confederate officers in
that body, 'I believe the best and ablest
men, North and South, entered the armies
and fought in the war. We in the South
are surely not to blame if we send our best
men to Congress- Why do you of the North
not send your soldiers too? You ought to,
but you do not, and it is mistake that you
leave them at home" General Hampton
was right, and his opinion finds echo
in the meetings of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. That body is not parti-
san, but it cherishes the soldierly spirit Of
comradeship. At meeting held at Ithaca
a HERALD correspondent reports, while the
members differed in politics, there was a
unanimous determination to require both
parties to select for public Office able men
from among those who distinguished them
selves in the war for the Union, and a feel
ing that the politicians had better take back
seats for while.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Germany and Rome.

In the compromise between Rome and
Berlin on the relations OF the clergy to the
constituted authorities in the Empire
Rome certainly comedies more than Ger
many, and the Pope's position is practical
acknowledgement that the ground taken by
the bishops in Germany was erroneous.
In the days of Plus TX. habit was estab-
lished in the Church of over hastily sup
porting every prelate who happened to get
in collision with the government of a coun-
but under Leo XIII. there appears to be a
tendency to return to the healthier consid-
Grafton of older times and to remember
that an ecclesiastic might err, and that
he very probably did err if to support his
own dignity he compromised the relations
Of the Papacy with the power of great
Empire The admission that the May
laws shall become dead letter if the
clergy will obey the common law and all
nominations are submitted to the govern
ment is not a retreat for the Chancellor,
since he would, doubtless, have always
been content with that condition, and the
May laws were enacted only to provide for
cases in which the obligation of the COM
mon law was defied. All that is exacted Of
the clergy as the price of peace is the eat
ing of little humble pie, and the Pope
believes that sort of diet will do them no
harm.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Polar Exploration.

BY the despatch from London it will be
observed that another English Arctic expe-
dition will probably leave England early
next year. England, Austria Denmark,
Holland, Sweden and the United States
will then be represented by hardy adven-
turers in the Polar seas, and while the men
of each country will be inspired with the
honorable ambition to score for their own
colors the great triumph of the solution OF
this important geographical problem, each
will also apparently be ready and anxious
to cooperate with the others and lend a
hand where it may be needed to get fellow
explorers out of difficulty. Men of all
nations are fitting at the Pole in these days
in spirit of nineteenth century knight
errantry, and there is no longer any
thought anywhere of any other than intel
lectual or humanitarian objects in the dis
covery. So there is room for all. More
over, there is in all likelihood occupation
for all; for while some lucky craft may
happen on the solution unaided it is more
than probable that the ultimate settlement
of all the Arctic doubts will need yet the
labor of many voyages.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
pemolit,on or the Tuiieries.

The vote of the French Chamber OF Dep
uties in favor of the demolition of the
Tuileries is already virtually annulled by
the action of the Senate in referring the
bill to committee appointed some time
ago to consider the question of recon-
structing this interesting public edifce.
1t would not be n pleasant spectacle to see
a thoroughly organized republican govern
ment deliberately determining to carry out
and accomplish an undertaking set on foot
by the wild anarchists of the Paris Com
mune. II any good was to be secured by
levelling the ruins of an ancient and beau
tiful palace--if the act spared the country
n burden or shielded the Republic from
any danger-practical people would not
put a word in the way of the project;
tor the security of government and the
liberty of people are not to be weighed
against monuments which, in such a con-
nection, become mere rubbish. But the
vote was simply an act OF foolish political
extravaganza that would have sacrificed
what remains Of an interesting structure to
mere whim of spread-eagle The
ruins of the old structure will, of course,
have to be removed. This will perhaps
satisfy the demands Of those who fancy that
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Germany I'm the Pacific.

Some further observations on the subject
of the advantage it would be to Germany to
possess some bright little isle of her own in
the far away South Pacific Ocean are con-
tributed by the North German Gazette, which
journal is supposed to set forth the views
of distinguished fuctionary melodramati-
cally styled '.the man of blood and iron. I"
There seems, however, to be exceedingly
little Of either blood or iron in the temper
with which this great man approaches this
particular subject. For about five years
now he seems to have been moaning and
mumbling about his need of an island
in the Pacific, and no sooner has the
attention OF the world been turned
to the topic-and the attention of the world
is easily drawn toward man reputed to
be always ready to help himself without
regard to the convenience of others--than
presto we get from Berlin scores of off,
cial and semi-official denials and ample
declarations that Germany does not want
any islands, and would not take the best in
the world as gift. Why all these
grimaces? If Bismarck wants an island
why don't he go into the Pacific and take
one, or why not annex his neighbors. the
Dutch? Then no would own all their
islands, and they have fine assortment.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Another Vote ON the Clergy.

Apparently the present Ministry of the
French Republic is not sensitive on the
subject of adverse votes, and takes the pun
ishment administered by an extremely lib
eral majority as a gentleman in a comedy
accepted certain kicks-with the personal
conviction that he was not bound to take
notice of anything done behind his back.
Pushing it's recent victories on clerical
points, and exhilarated apparently by the
swinging blows at the Jesuits delivered
from the tribune by M. Paul Bert, the
National Assembly took up the proposition
with regard to clerical stipends This prop
osition was to reduce the remuneration of
bishops and the higher clergy generally,
and to increase that of the inferior clergy;
keeping the figures in the budget about the
same, but making the distribution more
equitable. The government opposed the
measure, yet it was carried by majority of
fifty-one
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
Hanlan and Courtney.

Arrangements should be made to bring
Hanlan and Courtney together at once.
From recent interviews both men seem will
ing, and all that is needed is little vigor
and energy in the proper direction to effect
meeting. When they rowed at Lachine
Montreal was packed to overfowing, and
the interest in the result was deep and wide
spread both reand in Europe. But when
they next come together, now that Hanlan
has done such unparalleled work abroad
and Courtney is going faster than ever, that
interest will be intense and universal.
Of necessity the race should be at a
place where great numbers can be
accommodated and which is central to
the people OF the Eastern and Middle
States and to Canada. Saratoga, with
her immense hotels and many boarding
houses trained to care for large assemblies,
and with her famous rowing course, stands
out as pre-eminently the battle ground for
the new fight. Let her at once offer purse
of five thousand dollars, to be rowed for
by these two men late this month or early
in September, allowing each five hundred
dollars for expenses. Set the race
late enough in the afternoon to insure
smooth water and no difficulty will
ensue. rs the lake has been behav-
ing admirably in this respect this year.
Canada, fresh from her recent and deserved
elation over Hanlan, will be there in i'm
mense force. New York, Philadelphia, Bos-
ton, Buffalo and all the Eastern cities will
send large delegations. while Albany and
Troy will turn out almost bodily. The two
greatest scullers America ever produced
will fight their second battle under circum.
stances most inspiring, both surrounded
by hosts of friends, and on absolutely fair
water. Canada had her turn last time in
selecting the place, and it is only fair that
this country should be equally favored now.
Montreal came forward promptly. Now let
Saratoga show her usual enterprise, raise
the money communicate with the two men,
fix the day and announce the fact.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
The Rev. Mr.. Murrny

That clergyman should be fond of horses
is perhaps excusable. According to an ex-
cellent French authority ''most men are
mortal;" and there is, after all, no great
harm in horses. But a clergyman ought to
pay his bills---not because he is clergy
man, particularly, but because he is a
man, and if he does not pay, the Sheriff
will visit him. This is what, accord
ing to HERALD correspondent, is just
now happening to the Rev. Mr. Murray,
famous Boston clergyman, whose fond
ness for horsefesh has carried him 80
far tn It the Sheriff levied on no less
than four stations on one of his farms at
the suit of a tradesman who had sold Mr.
Murray the iced for these horses. That
certainly does not look well. One of the
most important duties of a clergyman in
these days is to inculcate moderation in
living and to discourage, especially by his
own example, whatever savors OF extrava-
gance. We are sorry for Mr.. Murray, but
good deal sorrier for his creditors, who
do not seem likely to get all their dues.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
The Six Per Cent Law and the
Ranks.

An evening contemporary fears that the
opinion of Attorney General Schoonmaker
in regard to the effect of the new six per
cent interest law on the State banks, if
sustained by the courts, may lead to a
'grave conflict of laws between the federal
and State authorities This apprehension
is based on the supposition that the ma
tional banks will still be entitled to charge
seven per cent interest, which was the rate
fixed by law in New York at the time of the
passage of the National Bank act by Con-
gress, and which rate, it is insisted, cannot
be "unfxed or arbitrarily or frequently
changed at the caprice of the Legislature
of the State of New York" 1t is argued
from these premises that if the State banks
after next December they will be at dis
advantage and must seek shelter under the
national banking laws.
Our contemporary fears are groundless.
The National Bank act allows such banks
to ''take receive, reserve and charge on any
loan or discount made, or upon any note,
bill of exchange, or other evidences of debt,
interest at the rate allowed by the laws OF
the State, Territory or district where the
bank is located, and no more" The
law does not authorize the national banks
to charge interest at the rate allowed by the
State at the time such banks are organized,
and to pretend that State cannot change its
rate of interest is absurd. AS the national
banks in New York can charge interest at
the rate allowed by the law of the State of
New York and no more, they will be entitled
to six per cent only after January 1, 1880,
Interpretation of the law, which is no
doubS correct, the State banks will then be
able to charge only the same rate of interest.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

expressing. His creed short. He be
heved in God and the American people
and no matter how the campaign resultes
ne hadn the least idea that either was going to e
the country go to destruction. His speech was con
stantly interrupted by applause. dozen or more
speeches were made afterward. and agreeable va
ration was given by admirable recitation OF
poem by Mr.. Reds old associate John Hay. en-
titled "Banty Jim The company sat down at
eleven and did not separate till five o'clock in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Reid leaves for Lake Tahoe on Saturday.
General Mcdowell, Mr.. Huntington and others being
of the party.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
HONORS 10 JOURNALISM.
THE PRESS OF SAN FRANCISCO ENTERTAIN MIR.
wHITELAw REID, OF THE TRIBUNE.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SAN Francisco. August 1, 1879.
The press of San Francisco gave complimentary
breakfast this morning, at Baldwin Hotel, to Mr..
Whitelaw Reid OF the New York Tribune, who
arrived here fortnight ago. 1t is pronounced by
the afternoon papers the most remarkable
gathering of representatives of the press
seen in this city. In spite OF the heated
political campaign and violent personal sntagonism
now raging, the proprietors, leading editors and
many OF the principal writers of every paper In tho
city, morning, evening and weekly, were present.
Several prominent editors met pleasantly who had
not recognized each other for years. Mr.. BARTLETT
of the Ecening Baietn. presided, with Mr.. Reid on
On Mr.. Rcd's right was Charles De Young, Of
the C'yoa,cie. At the various tables there
were in all between forty and nfty
representatives Of city papers, The bill Of
fare elaborate. The table profusely orna-
mented with flowers. All the wines Of Califor-
MIA manufacture. Mr.. Bartlett proposed Mr.. Reid's
health in eulogistic speech. Mr.. Reid In reply,
disclaimed any right to the signal compliment on
his account, but referred to the of Mr..
Greeley Bayard TAYLOR A. II. Richardson, Mrs. CAL
had sent to Cafornin--at least three OF
them under his own orders. Then, he said,
IL was only his good fortune to receive
this cornpl ment, which was rather meant for the
whole press of the city he represented and the press
of which, In it's entirety, every New Yorker was
justly proud. He made pleasant reference to his
associates and competitors In Eastern journalism,
and spoke glowngly hts experience on this coast.
Referring 20 the gloomy forebodings which the
California campaign arousing. he said he had no
such tears ~ men on either aide wore
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

they can shut out some future monarch by
destroying the house in which the last
monarch lived. But the committee VIII
doubtless show its good sense in advising
the reconstruction of the edifice either us
a national museum, public library or an
ornamental government office; and it will
be question for the government later on
to decide by what name the new structure
shall be called.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

The SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN are again after youthful
lcrobats Why are not its officers equally ener-
getic in hunting up the hundreds of little waits
all around them who suffer from the torture of
unnatural parents and guardians! Does it in
volve less publicity and glory, or what
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was very active, and u still further advance
in prices was recorded. Government securities
Were in fair demand and steady, and railway
bonds were lively, but d shade weak as compared
with the general market Money was abund-
ant, call loans ruling at 3 per cent; domestic
exchanges were steady, while foreign exchange
was dull and rates were lowered
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

thing is for their party to so work together
as to retain the power and offices they have
held for eighteen years. What the demo-
Gratis have to do is to unite their forces also,
because unless they do they might as we'll
save themselves the trouble of nomina-
tion next year.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
wAsurseroN, August 1, 1879.

WAsHrNoroN August 1, 1879.
Second Lieutenant Oscar f. Long. Fifth infantry,
upon his own application. is transferred from Com.
pany to Company of that regiment.
Leaves of absence tor six months granted to
Colonel Jefferson u. Davis and Second Lieutenant A.
Craig. The leave of absence granted Captain William
Talck Is extended two months.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

THE SENATORIAL SUB-COMMrrTEE will next
Monday turn its calcium light on certain deputy
marshals and others connected with New York
elections There are a number of individuals
who would much prefer to remain in the shade.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

THE WEATIIER.-Ihe centre Of disturbance
that was in the Northwest has moved toward the
central valley districts, developing energy as IL
progressed eastward. It's influence is now felt
over all the districts west of the Mississippi Val
ley from the Gull Of Mexico To Manitoba The
area of high barometer continues over the At
lautic coast districts, but the pressure is falling
steadily over the New England States. showing
that the disturbance will move on the northern
side Of the zone of high barometer and will pass
has fallen throughout the Northwest the CEN
tral valley districts and on the Gulf coast
In the first named districts il was very heavy,
being accompanied by numerous electrical dis
OF the country was generally clear. The tenn
perature rose decidedly in the West and on the
Middle Atlantic and New England coasts.
remained stationary over the lower lakes and
in the central valley districts, and fell
elsewhere The winds have been from fresh to
brisk in the Northwest and West, fresh
in the central valleys and light in
the other districts. The weather over the
British Islands is changing for the better.
The weather in New York and its vicinity
to-day will be warmer aud fair in the
morning, followed by increasing cloudiness and
possibly rains toward night. Tomorrow it
promises to be warm aud partly cloudy, with
rains.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

THE EVENT of the Goodwood meeting yester-
day was the race for the Molecomb Stakes. 1t
was won by Mr.. L. III. Beddingtons bay colt
brother to Ersilia. Mr.. p Loriard's chestnut
filly Pappoose coming in second and Count dc
Lagrange's bay colt Milan third. The betting
was three to against the first named horse,
and six to one against the others. The report
states that Pappoose mt one time appeared to
have the race in hand, but failed to respond
when called upon for final effort
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

A HINT TO MILK DEALERS is furnished by the
Parisians, who supply the tactical fluid to GUS
toners in corked and sealed BOTTLES, thus pre-
venting adulteration after it leaves the dairy.
Here is an opportunity for new enterprise.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

The Coal OPERATORS in the Wyoming re-
gions are discussing the propriety of suspend
ing work for month. The confession that the
recent rise in the price was fictitious seems to
be verified by the statement, which is remark
able if true, that there are fifty miles of loaded
cars between Wikesbarre and New York city.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON. August l, 1879.
Paymastor George A. Lyon Is ordered to duty at
the naval rendezvous, st. Louis, Mo.
Master Hugo Osterhaus Is detached from the Navy
Yard, Norfolk, aud ordered TO duty ON the Cosst
survey
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

The ASCENSION of the balloon Canada from
Montreal was n success, and the plucky voyagers
enjoyed a journey replete with excitement and
interest. From a scientific point of view, how
ever, the object aimed ut was not fully achieved.
In a partial degree the machinery worked well,
and the paddles and rudder produced
the desired effect the motion and
direction of the balloon, but 1t is
evident that much remains to be done before
aerial navigation can be depended on with Ger.
tainty. Nevertheless the trial is "a step in the
right direction, and the ingenuity that has
already accomplished SO much may produce inn
provcments that will still further assist in the
solution of the great problem.
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

THE ARREST of a veteran Post Office carrier
for peculation should exert healthful infl,-
erce upon all the employees Of the department.
1t shows that Argus eyes are watching every
movement of u man who is suspected of dis
honesty. N
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

The VIRTUE OF PATIENCE is illustrated by
the fact that Costa Rica has recently paid to
Peru loan of $15O,OOO obtained during the
days of Walker, the Nicaraguan flibuster.
The incident recalls some of the most stirring
events that antedate our own civil WIZ
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

If THE SUGGESTIONS of London CORE
srondent be true concerning the late champion
walking match in London the sooner this little
game of wheedling the public is stopped the
better Weston has far made the best time
on record. Let it be beaten fairly, if at ALL
The New York herald., 1879-08-02

Adre,tisers are respectfully requested 10 hand
in their advertisements prerious 10 eight o'clock
in Tie ereaing 10 insure proper classification.