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The sun., 1879-11-16
Recent Historical Biunders.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: The re-
world so ignorant OF the history Of their country
the people OF the United States Various have
been given for this such the fact that the pursuit Of
wealth and position engrosscs too much of attention
and makes the present moment OF infinitely I'M.
portancc than the past and the other fact that large
portion Of people not natives Of country and
have no traditions respecting its history.
Two remarkable instances Of this ignorance have lately
occurred. The first assertion by Gen. Butler Of
Massachusetts, that that State has given Demo.
cratic majority since the time of jefferson. Has Mr.
Butler forgotten that Madison and Monroe received the
electoral vote Of his staei ExPresident John Adams
was one Of the electors at OF these elections, having
let me Federal party owing TO its opposition to the war
later and more glaring instance Is furnished in the
speech Of Mr. Harrison the Mayor OF Chicago to Cen
Grant Like the immortal Washing TOM he said to the
General you rose from the lower walks OF life, passed
through all military grades until you commanded n vic
dent two long terms and when the two terms
you preferred immortality and fame to temporary
power"
How Americans in Europe will blush when they see
this trash copied into European wspapers as
certainly will bel No such offers Of crowns to Washing
ton and Grant were ever made by the American people
history well know that his popularity greatly diminished
before the close Of his second term owing the in
fuenee which Alexander Hamilton had obtained over
HIM The refusal Of the House OF REPRESENTATIVES to call
upon him on his birthday, had previously been the
practice was Of the evidences OF this decline irving
In his Life OF Washington has alluded TO II very iant
were especially hostile TO several the measures Of his
Administration and at the Presidential election in 1890
John Adams received only vote from that State the
electors OF which were then chosen by DISTRICTS.
The sun., 1879-11-16
He is Afraid He Hasn't Brains Enough
TO Marry Her.

young gentleman of Brooklyn is in q
peculiar sort OF trouble. His Joy at having
won tho affections of the maiden he would
OF all others possess as wife is marred by
a sense of his deficiencies of intellect and
education. That is, he fears she is too good
for him. and he doubts his power to converse
with her in way to keep her interested.
These are the reasons he gives for his feel
ing of unworthiness:
"srR: am in considerable mental trouble. Some nve
months ago met young lady propose essng in
appearance, naturally Intellectual and through long
training Of higher academies accomplished in
every respect. How it came about know not but fell
with her almost as knew her, and being
alone with her evening under rather romantic cir.
cumstances, bured out my love to her. To my utter
astonishment learned she rccprocated affection OF
course we became engaged 1went home unspeakably
happy.
and very peacefully outwardy but inwardly far as
am concerned any way but smoothly. love her, she
me- but perceive and more clearly the
see OF her that never be suitable ntclectua
companion for her She has brains and education. II
have they not much to boast Of and,
how. have education, having been sent to earn my
livelihood when but II years old and since that time
I have had opportunity to study. Now, sir should
marry this lady noti do not doubt my happiness
would be complete with her "HoPkfuLSEss"
1t Is very desirable that a man should not
have an overestimate OF himself, but 1t Is
also important that he should know pretty
we'll what he Is worth. A modest opinion of
ones abilities is all very well-genius is said
to be usually accompanied by modesty-but
for the practical purposes OF life, confidence
in ones brains at least is something every
man may have without undue vanity and
with real advantage. II you act as If you
thought yourself fool or little above 1t,
other people may grow TO have that opinion
OF you.
A lover very often thinks his sweetheart Is
better than he; more angelic and more per-
feet in her goodness. He may take great
pride in having won so superior creature,
when perhaps other people will judge her
as ouly an average sort OF woman, after all {;
good enough for him may be, but not too
good for the duties OF the wifo OF true and
faithful husband. This disposition to elo-
vate the object Of ones affection is very
credltable always; for who likes to see a
man cool and hard-hoaded critic in his
| love making, Weighing and valuing his
| sweetheart as II she was horse or bale OF
| goods 1t Is pleasant to see him crownipg
her with all the graces and virtues, even II
she does seem only passably good looking
and fair tempered to his unenamored
friends. 1t will be lucky for him If he rc-
mains OF the same way of thinking and feel
ing his life through,
But man who thinks he hasn't brains
enough to put against his sweetheart's, is q
modest fellow certainly; and II he keeps 30
low an opinion of himself after he marries
her, he must make very deierential hus-
band. II she accepted you 30 readily, she
| probably was satisfied with your brains
and the best thing for you to do is to share
The sun., 1879-11-16

Mr.. THOMAS f, BAYARD Of Delaware is o
good deal talked Of as the not improbable
Democratic nominee for President.
Mr.. BAYARD would be very strong can
ilidate The South would go for him solid
Men in the Northern States OF secession
Bympathies, old-timo pro-slavery men, and
men who believed cotton was king, and who
worshipped King Cotton all such would be
Tor him.
Then there is numerous class who think
that responsibility is rare, forgetting that
In this country there are forty odd millions
Of highly respectable men. women, and chill
dren; and SO much has been said about Mr..
BAYARD's responsibility that this large
class would all be in his favor.
Mr.. BAYARD is a very good man, as good
As other people. He never picked pocket,
or filched from the purse Of the nation. He
has been, greatly to his credit consistently
hard money man. A very considerable
number Of voters would be glad to see him
President. He Is very strong among those
with whom he is in favor; but when it
comes to talk about actually electing him,
he is nowhere. He would be nowhere near
carrying majority OF the electoral votes
SHERMAN could beat him. BLAINE could
beat him. Gen. HAwLEY could beat him.
Almost any Republican but GRANT could
beat him.
The sun., 1879-11-16
Pattl VIM elnp nenIn.o pnttI,s auccess. nlready

Patti will sing again" PATHS success. already
great, was doubly secured by this episode.
The arrangements for the marriage OF King
Alfonso Of Spnip and the Archduchess Chris
tina Of Austria are now complete. A handsome
sum had to be paid before the King could claim
his Austrian bride-rumor says 81, 900. 900. OF
this. 50 000. 600 was advanced by Cuban slave
dealer, and the poor King is said to have given
his noto for double that amount. In order to
raise the rest OF tho money. some OF tho ex-
Queen Isabella's jewels. snatched from Prims
hands. were pawned. But there will be high
jinks in the Spanish capital at the coming nup-
tials.
From ireland comes rumor that Sir Arthur
Guinness. OF Xxx stout renown. is to be raised to
the peerage ut the dissolution of Parliament
and that his brother will contest tho seat in the
House thus vacated.
The twenty fifth anniversary OF the close OF
the Crimean war was celebrated in Russia by
ennobling Gen. Todleben. tho heroic defender
OF Sebastopol. The Gar has conferred upon
him the title Of hereditary Count.
Tho resignation Of Prince Gortchakofr from
the Russian Chanceorship is at last an accom-
plished fact but 1t Is not certain yet who is to
be his successor. Count Vaouief. the once dis
graced Minister Of the Interior. seems to have
the best chance. Meanwhile, NJ Gierce. n men,
ber Of the Cars Prlvy Council. and Gortcha-
kofI's principal assistant. is TO preside at the
Foreign ONCE. N. L. T.
The sun., 1879-11-16
Small Frauds by Great Ones.

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It must make Landaulet Williams indignant
when he the made O departmental carriages in
Washington nowadays, and remembers the terrible or
deal he went through the offence The truth is
that this ndccency is practsed more generally than
II At the the other day there half
dozen departmental carriages in by pleasure parties
Almost every understrappcr in the departments is
allowed amount for carriage expenses" which car
rage expenses means at least a two-hOrsc coupe.
The Post oficc Department supports the most com.
plee OUTFIT in carriages and horses. Tyncr rides in
state when he chooses to be in Washington. year ago
he had fast team which he drove sometimes TO light
buggy or occasionally to a handsome carriage.
Assistant Secretary Ilawley and family, expect had
better say of the Treasury Department for the head Of
house the family, far the responsibility
Of the Government goes, have the Of elegant
coupe with horses and yericd driver The livercd
driver by the way is always thrown in by the Govern
ment
The sun., 1879-11-16

A Spring street preacher invites young
men to come to his church this evening and
witness some fine spiritual Sharpshooting at
the Lion OF Soth." Isn't 1t rather waste Of
powder. 30 to speak Whatever besetting sins
young New Workers OF the church going class
may have. slothfulness is not one OF them.
Rather they err in the opposite direction; they
are in too great a hurry to become rich. and
carry diligence in business to an excess. nlch-
ing from the hours that should be devoted to
rest, exercise and recreation-to books music.
plays. pictures. and the society OF cultivated
young women. True. We have in this city
comparatively small number OF rich young
men wno having moro money than they know
what to do with, take life pretty easily. But. 80
far as we are informed, these young men are
not in the habit OF attending divine service in
Spring street.
The sun., 1879-11-16
Patient Tom Edison.

oh, peg away, Tom Edison.
And manfuliy keep pegging
Thus shall We some time gain the boon
For which We all are begging,
When to stubborn will We add
Sense in the upper story.
A splendid total must be had,
A sum OF gain and glory.
They who remember well the hoy,
With Gcnius thrilling through him,
Who followed with q reckless joy
Tie force above that drew him;
And spun from his abOundlng brain
The threads OF luadruplcXion,
win burn with honest pride again.
To see him touch cOnnec ton.
Such faith have they in him. indeed,
That few Of them would wonder
Were he to mount Apollos stced,
Or duplicate Jove's thunder.
No need to say to him, Go onl
That he will move is certain
And men will know Tom Edson.
When he shall lit the cmtain,
Then all the ends OF earth shall bo
Ivy magic wires united
Ami all its surface we shall see
Electrically lighted.
Oh, peg away Tom Edison,
Since tine and tide are Eumming,
lot perfect patience peg right ON,
For Judgment Day is coming.
The sun., 1879-11-16
Reconciliation-Ho Is 1t Possible 2

A good deal Is said about tho rcconcllia-
tion Of the Democratic party in the State Of
New York, at present so greatly distracted.
JOHN KELLY and his band seem to think
that having once demonstrated their power
OF mischief all sorts Of concessions to them
will follow.
Any such expectations seem to us based
on an entire oversight Of the principles Of
human nature.
Are the defeated TILpEN men going to
train under Capt. JOHN KELLYp Are the
mass OF the Democrats throughout the State
ready to submit to the dictation Of Tam
many Hallp
We think not.
The split in this State cannot be readily
healed. Mr.. KELLY struck his party death
blow, or, at least, a blow from which it will
take very long time to recover.
The sun., 1879-11-16

There has been OF late in this country as
well as In Great Britain and in Germany,
good deal of agitation on the part OF hu-
manitarians against the practice of vivisec-
lion. Some isolated cases Of Indifference to
Buffering have comeMto light, and it Is
charged that these afford only faint indica-
tlons OF the cruelty perpetrated in the namo
Of science. 1t is urged that vigilant precau-
tions ought to be taken against experiments
which may or may not further the advance
OF medical and physiological knowledge, but
which are certain to entail disease, or agony,
or death upon the lower animals. Now, the
fact Is that such experiments are already
regulated by law in England, and the care
ful provisions OF the statute can easily be
reproduced elsewhere. 1t will be found that
they are framed so as to permit the advance
OF legitimate discovery, and, at the same
time, to satisfy the protests OF sentimental
lists.
The act OF 1870, whose workings are by
this time capable OF fair measurement, I'M
poses different restrictions, according to the
objects for which painful operations upon
animals arc performed. 1t does not allow
euch experiments for the purpose OF acquir-
ing mere manual dextcrity, on the ground,
apparently, that the training Of tho eye and
hand can be we'll enough acquired by the
diligent practice OF pOst-mortem examina-
tions and minor surgical operations, On
the other hand 1t permits vivisection as q
means of teaching or demonstration in
medical colleges, In order to impress more
vividly and profoundly on the students
mind the capital facts OF the structural and
functional economy. This concession how
ever, 10 coupled With conditions calculated
The sun., 1879-11-16

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: In Thurs
days Sun read letter signed "a ~ advising the
girls to destroy their empty tomato before
putting them in ash barrels boxes as TO prevent
their bv tramps drinking cups to drain the beer
kegs left the sidewalk.
This advice is unnecessary so far as ramps are con-
cerned, We filthy as 10 dram beer kegs,
ami empty tomato cans taken from ash boxes
Tor drinking cups We always the drink ing fountains
in the parks and when not near the park fountains
easily get drink Of water at house by politely asking
fur IL
when the road we away from the temptations
OF beer drinking, and generally drink from crystal
spr!ngs-SomC Ot which equal in beauty and clcArneSs
HOraCe's famous Banduslan Fountain NIAIOR.
The sun., 1879-11-16

From he Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,
And now-and this is said with all due reser-
Walton to Gen Grants patriotism-the Republican
paryhayirg acknowledged that manis stronger than the
party the step not violent is the distance
mote to the next position that be than
republican institutions themselves Far from thought
he the nsinuation that Gen Grant it he elected
dozen times would strike single blow at the stability
the republic but the precedent of faith in man.
above faith in the republic what is there
republican perpetuiy' II is through this gateway that
despots have to grasp the purple and dcaors have
trodlen over prOstratc peoples
The sun., 1879-11-16

Mr.. Thomas Hicks, N. A.. has Just completed
a fne mlllengh portrait Of Cot Emnons CLARK OF the
Seventh Regiment Tho gallant Colonel Is represented
In uniform on foot In amanner TO do the utmost JUS
cc to hsgraceu person and hne military bearing The
likeness Is striking, ard the picture full OF life, at
mosphere, and light II Is painted for the new armory
OF tile regiment and there Its brilliant artistic qualities
and Its striking and vivid hdely to Its subject will long
he admired by those who can appreciate lhe merit Oi
hne work OF art, as well As the manly qualities which
have given Col Clark such disngui place in The
Ansc cuens Of his regiment
The sun., 1879-11-16

The efforts Of the Havana censorship to
belittle the new uprising In Cuba have been rem
dered nugatory by debate in the Cortes at
Madrid. All the speakers. from MARTINEZ
CAMros down. spoke OF the revival OF the insur-
rection as fact. and q grave one. The flag Of
Free Cuba is agan floating over armed patriots.
Long may il wavei
The sun., 1879-11-16

Much as men love money, we are glad to
believe that there are very few mon capable. for
the sake OF money, OF setting fire in the dead
OF night to a house in whicn they know women
and children are asleep, That is too hor-
ribo and revolving crime to be lightly charged
upon any one. No matter how suspicious the
circumstances may appear. the suspected
person ia entitled to the full benefit OF the pre-
not proof.
The sun., 1879-11-16

Perhaps the Dominion authorities have
shown prudence in refusing their consent to
the projected Brooklyn trip OF the Montreal
militiamen. The air OF Montreal is more nip
ping than that of Brooklyn. but there 10 less OF
moral malaria In II.
The sun., 1879-11-16

From China comes the announcement
that the naval authorities havo ordered or
are preparing to order. eight armored ships
from England. and that. in from twelve to
eighteen months time. China will POSSESS a
powerful feet OF ironclads. corvettes. gun
boats. and torpedo launches. These prepara-
tions have an especial interest for Japan, whose
dongs in the Loo Choo Islands have given great
offence to the Pekn Government.
The sun., 1879-11-16

Who was G.. W? This startling question
forms the title OF recent pamphlet; and we do
not hesitate TO answer that CHILDs OF Philadel-
phia the poet and philanthropst was &. W.
None but hlmseli can be his psralleL
The sun., 1879-11-16

This week all owners OF telescopes would
do we'll TO follow Prof. PRocToR's advice, and
keep a sharp eye upon the constellation An
dromeda. ii peradventure they may detect the
on-coming swarm OF meteors that are now rush
ing TO their meeting with the earth on the 9th
inst. 1t is possible that these meteors may
have been scattered since they were last seen in
our sky. but the probabilities are the other way.
and It is regarded as almost certain that they
will be promptly at the rendezvous In that
case brilliant display may be expected.
Even il they fail to detect the coming meteors,
those who train their telescopes upon the quar-
ter Of the sky from which the fireballs are ex-
pected to burst into view will be well repaid for
their labor. The constellation Andromeda.
which derives its name from one OF the most
charming fables OF antiquity. is nearly over
head at about 10 o'clock p NJ 1t may be recog-
nized by three bright stars lying in q curved
line Just south Of the W shaped figure in Cas-
siopeia. The radiant point OF the meteors is
near the star Gamma, which is the middle one
OF the three stars Just mentioned. This star Is
ono Of the most wonderful in the heavens.
telescope OF two Inches aperture easily separates
it into two one deep yellow and the other sea
green. These colors are Of rainbow depth and
purity A larger telescope separates the green
star also into two one blue and the other golden
hued There can be little doubt that here are
three suns. probably larger than ours. each
glowing with different colored light. and all
apparently connected in one system. The effect
upon the worlds lighted by these suns OF such
contrasts Of color can hardly be imagined.
Andromeda contains many other interesting
objects. chief among which is the great light
cloud that has been called the Queen of the
Ncbule. and which no telescope has ever yet
| been able to separate into stars.
The sun., 1879-11-16

Not long before the adjournment of its
special session. Congress passed joint resolu-
ton appropriating the sum OF $4,000 for the
purpose OF erecting monument to mark the
birthplace OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. The site
OF the first Presidents birth. which is on the
banks of the Potomac. near Popes Creek. West
raoreland County. Virginia. about fourscore
miles below the capital. is now desolate place.
left to run to decay. To simplify the responsi-
bilty. and to insure speedy attention to this
matter. Congress placed it entirely in the hands
OF Mr.. WILLIAM NJ. EvARTs-not only the location
ofthe monument but its character, its shape and
the inscription to be put on it. When Congress
comes together again this work ought to be well
advanced.
The sun., 1879-11-16

Deacon RICHARD SMITH tcegraphs his paper
that dirty the oil Cincinnati sometimes are
they never compared for mud and nth with those OF
Chicago.-Lincinnuh Commercial
But for real filth. black. tenacious and dan
Gerous. New York is far ahead of both these
Western towns.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-02-19

"Wil you take wheat oats or corn for sub
eription ?" We are often inquired Of in this way
BY letter from patrons who reside at distance
from Clearheld. We sgain say yes. The receipts
Of a responsible merchant or mill owner in the
vicinity will answer US just as we'll as the cash
To illustrate If any of patrons will deliver
VI bag Of grain at the mill Of Joseph II. Brsth,
in Chest township, Horace Pstohin, in Burnside,
Thomas II. FOrcey. in Graham, VIM. Porter or
shaw's, in Lawrence, or Brown Seyler's, at
ROcktOu, Union township, and forward their
receipts for the amount, We win credit them on
their account for the same. In this way all may
soon pay what they owe, Il they will pursue this
course. IT,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-02-19
PRODUCE MARKET REPORT

PHILADELPHIA, feo' io'-ia oread"un' 'hs''
IS not much dong
Cotton continues urn at s!'g ioe LOT mlaahngs
ihe hour market Is aeVS'a oi sP,i', sna pI'ee'
OF low graaes are weak oaiss o. l''Vv oas,e,s
ipciuding minueso's Extra fAini'y, ~ Ss.sg
40 fennsy"snia hn,fs 90: AZ S.sgA'o
western 40. 90, AZ ss;1sg s:9y, anu rA'sn' sA'
O'asr nlsn giaae. ~ s'''VS'''
Cofnneai 70 nominal. ,
hye Hour Is STEADY |" sz.o1tg1aY, CT. =,
mbeat nrn rnh 'r,t ucmsnu p"1 ', ',
5000 bushels, including Penn.yivans hea, a.
u OtttS Loht fsnnsyvaniA AMBER Si'V''
@l Vo' anu 10. neo' 10 e"'a'0' ~ si''a'
kye-nothins doins,
Corn rs neaay' out 'ne usnsHouVh, a'e .ms''
sales oil S,VVv ousseis, inciuaing fslee's., ~ &c
steamer Track ana gram uspo5 ~ ssys1so
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-02-19
Allegheny Valley Railroad.
Low GRADE DIVISION.


nN and after Monday, Dec. 10th, 1877,
~ the passenger trains will run daily Except
sun day. between Red Bank and Driftwood, as
follows
EAsTw ARD.--Day Mail leaves Pittsburg
$50 a. m !, Red Bank li5e; Sligo Junction 1905
New Bethlehem i:O7 p. m; Maysville l:26
Troy 1850; Brookville 7O9 Fuller's 2;S5 Rey.
nolduille 2;52; Dubois s.s3 Summit Tunne
$40 Penieid 4;05; weedvills All; Beueretts
4;5s arrives at Driftwood at 5;55.
EsTwARD.--Dsy Mail illeaves Driftwood
l2:l5 p. m; Deneuette 1905 weedville lao
Penheld las; Summit Tunnel 7:07; Dubois 2iso
Reynoidsviile ASA Fuller's 2:5Ti Brookyille 1888
Troy $40; Maysvills AIS; New Bethlehem 42s
Sligo Junction 5;lo; Red Bank S;27j arrives al
Pi,tsburg at s:lo p. N.
eT- The neynolduile Accommodation lsavei
Reynoldsville daily at 1850 q. m; and arrives a
Red Bank at il:O0 a. m, Pittsburgh at 2iS5 p. IN
Leaves Pittsburgh at $3.50 p. m Red Bank Al
5;s5 p. nj arriving at Reynoldsyilc at s;oS p. IN.
Close connections made with trains on P. A X
Railroad at Driftsood, and with trains on th'
Allegheny Valley Railroad at Red Bank.
DAVID McCARG0, Gen'l Supt
A. A. JACKSON, Supt T.. @. Div
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-02-19
Iifd.

In Lawrence township. on Saturday, February
sth. 1879, JoHs H., son Of 2. L. and Mary Jan'
Ogden, aged months and 81 days.
In the borough Of New Washington. Clssrhelt
county, Pa, on Sunday. February 9th. 1879
MARTIN Hut, son Of Rev. Jesse II. Hull, ages
nearly rs years.
The family bereaved, but not unblesti
For beyond these "darkened" nights Of time
Their kindred one has gone to rest
Ts dwell secure In brighter cline. A. b.
In olearheld borough, on Monday evening
February, t7th, 1879, Of drOpsy, GEoRor Q. Pass
MORE, aged ~ years, months and ii days.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-02-19
Just Received !!

Just Received by ARNOLD, at
CUR W ENSVILLE -
Car Load Nova Scotia Plaster
Car Load pure Corn, Rye and Oats
Chop
Car Load Deaken Salt f
Car Load Choice Family Flour !
Car Load Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
say Shingles, Bark, X. II. Ties and
Grain will be taken in exchange.
Curwensville, May l, 1873.