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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE
NEW YORK POST OFFICE.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
A writer. signing himself ''Staton D." complains,
through the columns OF the HERALD that ASSESS
ments for political purposes. have been levied the
employees OF the New York Post once in opposition
writer further insinuates that this has been done
with the sanction and approval OF Postmaster James,
This is great injustice to Mr. James, for he has
upon him to loarn his views in the matter, that
though he would not interfere with the free will OF
clerk or employe, he wished II to DO distinctly
Understood that no one would DO compelled
to contribute one cont. and that their failing
to do would not In any way interfere
with their present or future standing In the Post
ONCE. To Impress this the forcibly upon all
classes OF employees he issued, as far back the
10th Of last month. circular. copy OF which en-
close. and ordered II to be read to the clerks the
various departments and then to be posted up for
their guidance aud information.
In the department In which am clerk there
several who have not contributed, and yet
for moment magines that their failing to do so will
known several clerks who declined to contribute
former occasions, aud yet they have been promoted
according 10 their merits and ertainly without any
consideration OF political assessments being taken
into account. POST OFFICE CLERK.
THE Posru AsrrR sent. ~. 1879
GENERAL ORDER NO. g. WA
In answer to Inquiries onice
following rules are issued Tor the guidance OF all supern
The order Of the President pagc 323 Postal Laws
and Reguiao~s 10 the effect that mo assessment tor pc
loved must DO strictly obeyed and all such assessments
bv employed this Office its branches
order 10 strictly enforced The question Of the voluntary
contribution Of money tor political purposes Is TO DE
free choice in the matter that enjoyed by every other
citizen. I. L. JAMES, Pcstmaster
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
HE'D RATHER BOLT.

Politics got Bryan Mccoy in trouble. Several per-
sons talking the situation in an Eighth
ward barroom. when some one called Bryan an ig-
noramus. ana said he hadn't any more craftsmanship
than broom handle. AS the speaker big fell
low and seemed itching to pound head or two.
Bryan alphabetically retired to the street and cast
brick through the fanlight. which he followed at
short intervals with barrel stave and tomato
Oficer Dougherty arrived in time to save him from
a thrashing, and made him mount the jefferson
Market Police Court stand yesterday.
al perceive you re politician. Bryan" His Honor
said.
'Ah not much nv q wan. thin" said the prisoner
modestly.
81 hear there was a deadlock at the last Conven-
ton you attended and subs cquent division of the
house. Perhaps you'n fare better here. We might
get up "boomfor you. orfomethingiof that sort. ="
ovid all jew respect sur. said the prisoner.
s.ld loiKe & be in the fashun"
'what dyou mean?"
WELL thin. piaise Yer Honor. list now I'd rather
bolt"
por,pi asiap ,ssa,,,t tiue,, ~ ha didr,t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
CONNECTICUT POLITICS.
THE ISSUES TO BE SETTLED ON MONDAY
PROBABILITY THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS MAY DE DEFEATED.

THE ISSUES TO BE SETTLED ON MONDAY
PROBABILITY THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS MAY DE DEFEATED.
HARTFORD. Conn.,. Oct. 3, 1879.
The Connecticut town elections will be held next
Monday. In addition to choosing town officers the
voters will pass upon two amendments to the
State constitution. which. having been adopted
by the Legislature. now 60 TO the people for
final approval. The first Of these provides for
biennial instead Of annual sessions Of the Lsgisa-
ture; and the second that judges Of the supreme
Superior courts shall hold Office during good be-
havior. but may be removed by impeachment or by
the Governor on the request Of two-thirds of each
house Of the General Assembly; also that judge
shall be capable Of holding office after he shall arrive
at the age of seventy -fve years.
While strong objections to these amendments
were urged when they under consideration by
the Legislature. they now very strongly opposed
by the politicians Of the State. and the opposition is
spreading rapidly. 1t is noteworthy fact that the
State Central Committees of both parties are
united in this opposition. Mr.. C. I. Coles, chair
ian an several eters OF tnat ss1or mas .nd Mt
Frederick s. Brown. chairman of the democratic
committee. makes strong argument in his appen-
dix to the Year Book" he issues annually for the
information of his party. General Joseph Il. Haw-
ley is out ~ column letter. over his sigma
ture. antagonistic to the measure. and other
prominent politicians are lending voice and
pen against it. When favorably acted on in
the Legislature the principal grounds which
secured the passage OF the biennial session
amendment that it would be in keeping with
the biennial election Of state officers that it would
nearly 500 every second year. and
States furnished precedents for such action. The
opposition is on the ground that the great corpora
tions of the State and the general interests Of
the people require legislation moro frequently
than biennially; that it is not right
that bad laws should have two years
run. and that the saving Of expense is nothing in
comparison to the advantages that may result Back
of these reasonings are some personal ones. II he
biennial session amendment il adopted the Legisa-
ture of last winter is continued in Office and will
hold session Of twenty days in January next.
This is satisfactory to the gentlemen comprising
that body, but not to hundreds OF wouldbe men,
bers Again. biennial sessions will limit the chances
OF aspirants in the country towns for Legislative
honors. In nine out OF ten OF the smaller places u
gets nominated and elected only when his turn
comes and reductions The result is that
every voter who has reasonable chance Of being .
nominee in the future il against tho measure and in
the aggregate this gives strong numerical opposi-
ton.
lhe chairmen of both the State Central commit
tees predict the defeat Mondsy OF the biennial
amendment. and possibly Of that regarding the
judges.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
IMPORTED BREEDING ANIMALS.

A CONFLICT OF OPINION AS TO WHAT KIND
SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM DUTY.
WASHINGTON. Oct 4. 1870
The law exempts from duty animals imported for
breeding purposes under such regulations the
Secretary or the Treasury may prescribe. Under
this law the Treasury Department required that all
animals must be of superior stock. adapted to i'm
proving the breed in the United States in order to be
entitled to such exemption. In . recently
tried in Maine Judge Lowell held that the depart
ment had right thus restrict the law. and that
animals imported for breeding purposes whether Of
superior or inferior stock were entitled to free
entry. The Treasury Department is considering the
propriety OF taking an appeal to the Supreme Court
Of the United States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
THE oJo CALIENTI INDIAN FIGHT

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 4. 1870
The following received to-day at General Sheri-
dams headquarters. in this city, via Fort Leaven
worth, Kan.
Morrow came up with Victoria and his band on the
2Sth OF September near Ojo Calienti, and so far
after two days, reports having inflicted
punishment the Indians, capturing sixty
horses and mules, including twelve or more Of
Hooker's horses. Victoria, an almost inuccess-
BILE country. was well fortified. but Morrow dis
lodged him. Morrow continues the fight. am
sending Apaches just enlisted. a company of sixty
cavalry and two companies from Staunton. to him,
and now have no doubt of the final result. This
will relieve me and can attend to the Ute country.
HATCH. Colonel Commanding.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
ROBBED BY LIFE SAVERS.

DR.. p. +. Hogan. OF No. 23G Ninth street. Brooklyn,
was rescued from drowning at Rockaway Beach last
June by two hired life savers, named Henry Butt
and Patrick Hickins. both OF No. "a Main street.
brooklyn. He missed a valuable gold watch. and
charged the life savers with having stolen It. but
they denied the accusation. Detective Dyer, of
the Seventeenth precinct, was standing at the en-
trance to Calamns pawnshop In urand street. last
evening. when the two mon entered and pawnej q
heavy hunting case gold watch, with tue name .'Dr
y. Il. Hogan engraved IL. He arrested them, aud
the Doctor identified his property at the station
house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
THE MISSING BALLOONISTS.

ST.. LOUIS Oct. 4. 1879.
Nothing yet has been heard of the missing
baloonists. and the anxiety for their safety is in
creasng. Tho theory that they descended voluntarily
gained numerous ndvocates here and John Wise
son Of Professor Wise. and w. Il. Marsh.
Of the Tmes-JourRaI. left here together for
Macoupins station. the Chicago and Alton
Railroad not far from where it is said the balloon
was last seen, and il they obtain information to
justify it they will organize search Of the Macoupin
wilderness. -'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
A SAD CASE.

Arthur Blitz. son Of the wizard. was yesterday
pronounced insane in the Tombs Police Court and
will be sent to the Blackwells Island Asylum. He
believes that a number Of persons are trying to do
fraud him OF his fathers estate and has.t IL said.
a theory for the recovery of Charlie Ross which. he
claims entitled him to- certain rights la fartholdis
colossal statue OF Liberty Lighting the World.
Demons drag him from his bed. he says, and make
him act in an untonsnted Brosdway theatre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

BALIsToN N. T.. Oct. 4, 1879.
The following county ticket put in
nomination to-day by the democats:-
Sheriif-Charles J. Newton, Of Milton. County
Treasurer--A. b. Olmstead, Saratoga Springs.
Superintendent Of Poor-William J. Redmond
Milton. Coroner--L. L. Gibbs. Providence. Jus
tice of Sessions--C. NJ. Noxon. Charlton. Member
of Assembly, Second district--John I. Baker,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
Snake River and it is rumorsd that he is burning

FACILITIES OFFERED BIZ THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD.
The following Geographic correspondence has
taken place.
81 NEW YoRK. Oct. ], 1879.
To Lieutenant Geueral p. H. SHRRlpAE. Chicago
Orders for special trims to convey soldiers to or
from any point on the Union Pacific Railroad have
been given. Communicate with Superintendent
Clark at Omaha. The resources of the road are At
the service OF the for the protection OF
settlers. SIDNEY DILLON.
CHICAGO. Oct 8.
To MIR. SIDNEY DuLoH. President Of the Union Pa
cihc Railroad, New York; ita
Many thanks for your kind offer to facilitate the
movement OF troops over the Union Pacific Road for
the protection of settlers the present emergency
+. Il. SHERIDAN. Lieutenant General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-05
DIR. GRIMES WOUNDED.

The following despatch has been received by the
Adjutant General at headquarters. Division of the
Atlantic. Governors lsland:-
FoKr STEELE. Wy. T.. Oct. 3. 1879.
Mrs. Grimes is in your city. Notify her, ii prac-
tcable, that Dr. Grimes Is slightly wounded in left
arm. BISBEE, commanding post.
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Statements Of Generals Sherman,
Sheridan and Crook.
ARAPAAoEs IN WAR PAINT.
Troops Hurrying Forward from
Several Points.
THORNBURGH's lNSTRU CTIoNs.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE -uxnALD.l

RAwLINs, Wy. T., Oct. 4, 1879.
Nothing further has been heard from Thorn
burgh's command or the White River agency
and no courier has yet arrived from General
Merritt. An English hunting party returned
here to-day from the Big Horn country. They
report that the Arapahoes are in that country
in force, pretending to DO hunting but they are
burning the grass and timber. 1t was in this
manner that the Utes commenced their cam
paign. The latest advices from the White
River agency are to the effect that
many strange Indians were seen there just
before the Thornburgh fight, which, in .
measure, confirms the report that they had
been reinforced by Indians from other agencies.
Agent Meeker had made several efforts for a
week before the fight to leave the agency, but
was compelled by the Indians to remain. They
even went so far as to search the empty freight
wagons which had conveyed freight to the
agency and were returning, suspecting that the
agent might secret himself therein.
Six companies of the Seventh infantry under
Colonel Gilbert, and Company of the Third
cavalry, under Lieutenant Hunter, arrived to-
day and will go forward in the morning. The
mail from the South is due tonight, and it is
confidently expected that important news will
be received.
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Captain Payne would be able to hold
out until Merritt reached him to-day
or tomorrow General Crook, who left
Omaha Tor Rawlins, on the Union Pacific
trim, from which send this despatch, is hope
full about both Payne and Agent Meeker. The
simple fact is that not one word has come from,
the scene of action since the first and only ac-
count Of the disaster brought by the scout Ran
kin. The dangers of the scouts journey were
such that he was instructed by Captain Payne
not to attempt TO return. General Crook tells
me, however, that orders We're sent to Rawlins
to employ him to return and inform Captain
Payne of the movement of the troops for his
relief Ii Rankin has got through Payne will
be encouraged to hold out till the very last.
sHosHoNE CHIEFS WHO DECLARE THEY INTEND
HELPING THE UTEs.
s.rf reia-Ia.- OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 4, 1879.
Six Shoshone chiefs with war paint and armed
with breech-loading rifles came down the Utah
Northern Railroad and went east this morning
on the Union Pacific road paying their fare and
announcing that they were going to join the
Utes
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

We are sorry to hear of Col. Cooks
accident, last Thursday cvening-he
gaped, and thought he swallowed fly,
but one of the boys shot paper ball
down his throat. Ho vomited for two
hours, to get rid of that fly, and would
have been vomiting yet We suppose, If
he had not boen told for PHYS sake.
that it was only a paper fly. His stomach
has been restored to tranquility, but it
lost a good supper that was on the pro-
gramme for that evening. Moral ::
Don't cape where flies or paper balls
are flying.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

The worst enemies to the prosperity
of our State are class of political dema-
gogurs, with their newspaper allies. who
constantly prate about honesty. econo-
my, and low taxes iD order to gain poll
teal favors from the masses. The ex-
tent OF the interest of these men in the
real prosperity OF the State is limited to
the places they can gain, and the pat
ronage they can disburse. In the pur-
suit of their ends they are entirely sell
fish in their political methods they are
gain Office they are willing and ready
to sacrifice the most important interests
of the State. Hungry politicians are
like wolves-indiscrinlinate in their ap-
petites. They will devour the objects
of their legitimate hunt or with equal
zest their crippled mates wounded in
the chase.-[N. 0, Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
Northern Bitterness.



At no period since the war has defa-
nation OF the South in Northern papers
been more yirulent and systematic.
From most Of the Republican organs
we expect it, as natural outcome of
spite at the existing order of things,
out we must acknowledge we were
hardly prepared for the cudgel taken
up against us 10y late Chicago Alliance
IN its article "The Solid South.
'Fhe Alliance has heretofore skirted
Fery gently on the borders of politics.
q sem'-religious paper it has dealt with
the South in an nnctions, "bless ron
ny erring childrenn sort OF style. But
now 1t has thrown off the minesterial
fohes and drawn on the boxing gloves
With deadly earBestnesa,
lt IS liberal enough to allow that there
geal'y are men ut the South who can
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

Official reports show that more than
$30,O0O,G0 are paid annually by the
United States for imported fibres-hax,
hemp and jute--and this, too, notwith-
standing the fact that in no other coun-
try in the world can these tibres be
grown so well and cheaply. 1t has been
demonstrated that jute can be proftably
grown in South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Louisiana, Texas and wherever
there is a hot, damp climate. and a soil
Of sandy clay or alsugial mould, It is
faur times aaproduetiYe as cotton. or
flax, and requires not more than one
tenth the labor to produce it.-[N. O..
Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
From Lake Charles.

Judge Hudspcth and District Attor"
ney Perrodin arrived from Lake Charles
early Sunday evening, WHITTIER they haC
gone on the 5tl to hold the spring term
of the District Court. Owing to clear,
ing of the docket at the December term
they found little to do in civil cases
and nothing in criminal.
From them we CLEAN the following
Railroad news: The Louisiana Western
Railway Company has commenced work
in earnest on the road from Nermillion-
vile to Orange Texas. Last Monday
evening Mr.. Adams, chief superintend-
ant of construction, arrived at Lake
Charles with about IS men and large
number of mules and wagons, and next
morning began distributing ties on the
road leading east from Lake Charles.
Several thousand were distributed up
to the time they left. During the week
5000 tons of steel rails are expected to
arrive at the Lake, as also trucks for
many cars. The first track laying done
will be the building Of switch, about
400 yards long, TO Mum g. Hutchin's
saw mill on the Calcasieu river, depot
of supplies for company. This COM
pleted track laying will Immediately
begin on the main road, and by the
middle of October, it is expected, the
road will he complete to Vcrmillionville.
There are now at work, between the
Sabine river and Orange Texas, between
two and three hundred men; there are
also on this side the Sabine and between
that river and Lake Charles, two de-
tachments Of men at work, whilst the
number now at the Lake and working
east from that point will soon be largely
increased. The company has ample
means at its command and intend the
road shall be first class, alike in con-
struction and equipments, with steel
rails, iron bridges, and ali the modern
Improvements. The early completion
OF this road may be regarded as a fixed
fact. 1t will open up new era in
Louisiana, and especially in Calcasieu
parish, whose lumber interest can then
be almost indefinitely expanded, east
and west, its greatest draw back here
tofore having been found in getting the
lumber to market.
Whilst these gentlemen were at the
lake Sheriff Lyons of Calcasieu parish,
with o posse arrived from Athens, Texas,
with Absalom ". Ford, who was convict
ed and sentenced to death on the 10th of
last December, for the murder of Joseph |
Bazee. He made his escape about the |
last of December, and since that time
has been at large until about five weeks
ago, when he was arrested at Pin Castle, |
Henderson county, Texas. When the
authorities and citizens there attempted |
to arrest him for carrying concealed
weapons be made the most desperate
resistance. His horse was finally killed
and himself badly wounded, having
received no less than Il buckshot, it
seems, in his person. He then dis
mounted from his horse and attempted
to escape on foot, but was overtaken
and arrested. Put in Jail he was soon
recognized and a dispatch sent Sheriff
Lyons, who Immediately got requisi-
tlon and proceeded after him. Learn
ing that the Sheriff was coming with
requlsltion nc made bold attempt to
escape, but in so doing broke his thigh,
which had been weakened by the wound
received in his fight with the citizens
the day he was arrested. -- .
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

| This age is a progressive one, and
Improvements are continually ssggest-
ing themselves in almost every de-
partment of human life. Labor saving
inventions and machinery are eagerly
sought for, to accomplish in a few hours
time, what usually was the toll Of days
and even weeks. The farm, the house
hold, the workshop, the factory, all
possess unmistakable evidences of this
wonderful age ofprogress. remained,
however, for the eminent house of Lord
g. Taylor, well known as one of the
leading dry goods firms of New York
City, to introduce vast Improvements in
the old shopping method, and to make
shopping easy" for every lady in the
country. There is now no excuse for
ladies to fatigue themselves with travel,
and to undergo its hundred and cnc
annoyances, when they can purchase
every article needed for the wardrobe
or household without leaving their
homes. Messrs. Lord & Taylor will
send, on application, free Of charge.
samples of any Of the newest piece
goods for Spring and Summer wear,
which they advertise, with prices at
tacled to each. Selections from these
are readily made orders for goods re-
ceived. filled by the honse, and returned
by fast trains to the purchaser. This
surely is material improvement for
the slow method of former days, as by
this system time, money, labor and an
noyances are all saved. The business
standing of this eminent house makes
this announcement worthy of attention,
as they can be relied npon implicitly to
accomplish whatever they advertise to
do.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

A man once went to purchase II horse
Of a Quaker. Will he draw well y
asked the buyer. "Thce will be pleased
to see him draw" The bargain was
concluded and the farmer tried the
horse, but he would not stir q step. He
returned and said. "Tlat horse will
not draw an inch" {" did not tell thee
that he would draw, friend. | only re-
marked that it would please thee to see
him draw, and so it would me, but he
would never crafty me in that respect.'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
Miss Nina Lewis.

MISS Nina Lewis.
Mr.. ". O. Posey called the meeting to order
and Mr.. J. Z. Houston was elected chairman,
After explaining the object Of the meeting, the
chairman announced that the society was ready
to 90 into permanent organization and that the
election of the officers was in order.
On motion of Mr.. W, o. Poscy, Miss Helen
Perkins was elected by acclamatiDn President
OF the Society; Mrs. J. J. Morgan 1st Vice
President; Mrs. Martha Parrott, 81 Vice Prcsi-
dent; t1r. J. E. Houston Secretary; MIS- D.
Roos Treasurer and Professor K. Mayer Music
Director.
Miss Perkins then took the chair and J. E,
Houston his position as Secretary. The Presi-
dent then appointed a standing committee on
Music consisting of Professor r. Mayer chair
man, Mr.. W. o. Posey and Mr.. James Meginlev:
a standing committee on arrangements, con
sisting Of Mr.. ". o. P0sey, chairman, MRS J.
Bloch and Mr.. G. /, EGnjamln; Mr. NJ. Mandell.
chairman, Mrs D. Roos and Mr.. Frank Posey,
standing committee on finance; Mr.. W. o.
Pesey. chairman, Mr.. J. E. Houston and Mrs
J. J. Morgan a committee to draft o constit11
tion and by-laws for the government Of the
Society. E
The President then instructed, the Secretary
TO hand Q copy of the minutes of this meeting
to the editors of the Opelousas Courier and ST
Landry DEMOCRAT for publication.
The meeting then adjourned until Friday
the 18th at O'Clock p. NJ
]. E. HOUSTON. Secretary.