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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
THE BAKER PATENT BILL.
3 Editor Or The Tribune.

10 ne EuttoT OF Ihc IFtOUnc.
SIR In reference to the new bill for the
protection OF farmers from he extortons Of
puous patentees which is referred to in your columns
To-day. desire 20 cali attention the opinion which
prevails IN the patent profession rs to the constitution
atty OF laws OF The character proposed The only pro-
vision OF the Constitution which upon the matter
in these words Congress shall have power 10 pro-
mote The progress OF and useful art D. secur-
ing FOR limited tines TO authors and inventors the
elusive right TO their respective writings and discOy-
cries" Congress has already provided by the patent
law that inventor shall have the exclusive right TO
make sell ana his invention Tor years
the present law Is In direct obedience % the Conssiu
ton, and therefore Constitutional But II Congress
snoud now pass act giving certain persons, any
persons the rgDt to patented articles without the
consent Of pateutec-w hch stripped OF ali yerblage
Is what the Baker Patent bill proposes-ihe exclusive
OF the inventors right would DO destroyed, aud
the Constitution does not provide fOI securing
ventors any other than exclusive right, II follows
that the Baker bill II passed, would have
foundation III the Constitution. aud would be OF no
effect; Congress has alternative but TO leave the
paicut law such shape comply with tine
lona provision referred 10, or 70 repeal the law
pleely, there beng halfway cOuise and the peO-
pie OF this country Will never consent 10 tue repeal
tie patent law ~ Only remains FOR our wise and zea
Congressman n they really wish 10 protect innocent
purchasers OF patented ARTICLES - devise some modl-
CIOn Of the patent law winch SHAH effect that end.
without cBcrOaCAing the exclusive privilege Oi III
pateutce. The remedy lies aptly suggested your
editorial IN he punishment OF the person who seIs the
Infringing article aud ms pun shnIebt, wnen his IN
rngcmen Is wilul should be severe. The chief defect
OF the present pate law Il that II has almost effect
against an irresponsible infringe OF patrnt.
The late anuuimtnt OF our National trademark Law.
account OF It's uncnnsttutonatY ought teach
Coneressmen to study The Constitution hiIe before
passing futurc laws. Arthur Z. FRASER.
Aer York, Dee IL. 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
Mr. BEECHhR on CHILDREN.

MS FRIDAY NIGHT TAIK-ANswER To QUESTIONS.
MIR. Beecher's Friday evening talk approprl-
ate 10 the Christmas season. having particular ref
was the children's week, and spoke OF their inlu-
ence ia homes where they come mysterious in their
weakness ~ babes. They know nothing of US and
we know very little of them. They are the contre
of the hopes and fears of their parents. One half
of them die before they five years old.
81 can hardly imagine" continued Mr..
Beechcr. the state CT that mans mind
who believes that children will not be
saved. When they die ] believe they pass
10 Him who was on earth child himself.
They are far better of than in the sin and suffering
OF this world to which they ere exposed even ia
their parents care. Christ is the Christ oil children
Until he was twelve years old ne adult IN no
way ard ever afterward he was subject to his pa
rents"
In response to questions Mr. Beecher said he
would be glad 10 believe that Christ 10 come in
his lifetime but he could not la illustrating the
fact that while might believe that all things
o. the best he could not be satisfied. He told Of his
experience in arriving at jersey CITY on Thursday
night at O'Clock. tho tram beng late and no
carriage be obtained lie said that the carrying
might have been the best tor bin, but he didn't like
il. He didn't like that IL should be best. IL was
Ike the case of the woman who was told to be re-
signed under an affection, and said that she was
gued, but thought she ought TO show proper re-
sentiment.
hen asked If he had any thing to reply TO DR..
rterS remarks in reference To his opinions OF the
version of the Bible published ty the American
air. Beecner said that he would express nl5 views IN
his own paper, The Christian Union. next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
RECORDER HACKETT DEAD.

PEACEFUL END OF \ LONG SICKNESS
his VIGOROUS CONSTITUTION UNDERMINED BY
VARIOUS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Ins CAREER
HIS SUCCESSOR.
The death of John X. Hackett, who had been
Recorder OF New-York since 1866, occurred
IN this city yesterday. resulting from dropsy
combined with other diseases. The Recorder
had not been actively at work upon the bench
for more than a year Oh account OF Ill health
and his death was not unexpected. HIS
career, sketch Of which is given be-
low. is remarkable for the strength of the
animosiiies aud the friendships which he
created, and the peculiarities of his judicial
conduct lie died peacefully with his wife and
daughter by his bedside Political gossip has
been begun already as TO his probable sue
cessor. The most prominent candidates men
toned are Assistant DisirictAttorney Rollins.
Police Justice Morgan, Frederick Smyth, w.
H. Sccor. Cunning :. Bedford, Richard OGor-
man and Justice Kilbrcth.
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TREATMENT OF THE INDIANS.


7
SIR; Ii is proposed that the Indians shall be
utilized as soldiers. When tho Indians kill any
81 u called bloody massacre" and IL is sue-
gesied make them cxDerls IN bloody onl,
n the massacring Is done for the United States IL Will
be designated the art OF war;, other eupho-
phrase Will be u-ed aud this clviliza tiou II
Secretary Schurz did not demonstrate some things
clearly. IN bis reply 10 I'll. H., he lid demonstrate the
fact that Indians were successful sheeprpsers.
and others successful wheatrasers Perhaps II the In
dians lot alone Tor time Just other people arc
and left Win implements % help themselves WITH they
would accomplish s0mrthing should not be surprised
II tho Indians had ambitions anu ASPIRATIONS well
negroes. General Sherman says they mast get out OF
the - and this opinion oicted "load applause
AT the NowEhgland dlaner; loud applause from
OF the descendants OF those 10 HON the Indians sad
welcome En- samen, this also ID civilization General
Sherman went ON To describe maSsacres" of white
people the Indians, very much In the style that
Bright Eyes describes OF Indians ~ white
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27

George b. Springsteen, for many years chief
nigh clerk 81 the Newspaper ID, par,ment Of tie New
York Post Office, died ms home Station c in
HudsOnst. We nesdaY night He had been In the ser
sine Is is. when he appointed by Postmaster
William v Brady. Mr. sprinesteen mad been in bad
health n than year hat had only been conhn1 Il
10 las hons FOR The last month lie had the repui alton OF
be NJ thorough post Office Ofica and IN private lie
he was much esteemed He an authority 10 aquate
alters and in command Of the AZ The ATLANTA
CLUB tue occasion 81 the VISIT To England about
eighth years ago Funeral services held lastngAt
MANY floral tributes sent from the Post Oico
pOyes Ine body viii be taken TO Manuel, r. ckland
County, for burial to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
WRECKED BY A BROKEN RAIL
DISASTER NEAR BERDAN. ILL.

DISASTER NEAR BERDAN. ILL.
TIE KANSAS MIGHT sXPaEss TRAIN o. THE CHI
cAGo AND ALTON LINE THROWN OFF HE TRACK
BY = BROKEN RAH-Two CARS BURSED-Two
LIVES LOST.
BERpAS, H.. Dec. 20.-The Kansas City night
express was thrown from the track two miles west
Of here by a broken rail- Twenty-Five pursons were
injured. most Of them slightly. The porter OF the
sleeper. and Colonel j.. L. Bond. of Auburn, ILL.,.
were killed. The smoking and reclining car was
burned. The injured passengers were taken to
Jacksonville and placed in the hospital there, and
are being well cared for. The track is clear.
the accident occurred to the train which left ST.
Louis 1T 0iJ last night Tor Kansas City. and hap
pened at 1O:J5 p. IN. The consisted of a bag
gage, smoking. chair and sleeping car There
only one passenger III the sleeping The chair
ear Was well hlled and It there that most peo-
pie were injured. As the ran oil the
stoves upset, and that end % the almost IN
stantly IN a blaze. The passengers. many OF whom
were injured, rushed to the other end of the ear 10
escape. but fading the door locked panic seized
them and fora few mOmsnts the scene was terrible
one. Finally the door broken down and all got
out excepting Colonel Bond. who was burned with
the car. The names OF the injured have not been
received here Berdan ab0uT sixty miles from IT.
Louis, and IS within a short distance of where two
or three otner accidents nave recently occurred.
TIE GENERAL MANAGERS STATEMENT
J. C. McMullen, General Manager OF the Chicago
and Alton Railroad, says his information respecting
the accident at Berdan. seventy miles nOrth OF
ST. LOUIS is to the effect that the train running
about thirty miles an hour; that after the engine
and and all the excepting the sleepiug-car,
which was the last one on the train, had passed
safely. steel rIl. rendered brittle by the cold.
snapped and threw tue sleepIngcar from tue track.
This dragged II all the otner cars, the engine alone
remaining ON the track.
The porter. George PANE OF Chicago. and Colonel
Bond of Auburn ILL., were killed The brakeman.
s.eepIug-car conductor and number of passengers
were hurt, but none seriously Two coaches were
blrucd aud the whole tram was badly wrecked.
The fact that all the except the last passed
safely goes to show that tie rail- perfect con-
dItlon ami only snapped by he combined inilu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
THE SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC WoR6>
HOWARD sOULE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THE POSI-
TION-wUAr HIS FRIENDS SAY.
fey TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDuNRl


SYRACUSE, Dec. 26.-Thc statement that
Howard souio has applied Governor Cornell for the
appointment Of superintendent Of Pubic Works. IS
authoriatvely denied by M soule Neither IA t true
that any OF his political friends in Syracuse with hs
authority have applied to Mr. Cornell In MS behalf Tor
that appointment Mr.. Souie nominated for State
Engineer and Surveyor by the Saratoga COnve nton
without his knowledge and he has not 10 the
indirect manner been applicate for any State Office
perfectly willing his friends accept the
suit OF the election. and personally seeks vindcaOn
what he considers the unjust attacks made upon
him certain quarters does he desire TO defend
himself by procuring any State Office
The day after election M scule left for the West
naming there three weeks. During his absence and
entirely without bis knowledge the citizens OF
Syracuse prepared q testimonial testyng TO the high
esteem IN which is held by them and assuring him
their unalterahe belief IN his private worth aud ts
official integrity This testimonial WAS signed by Gen
l.. w IenYenwOrtb, cx-nlcmDCr or Congress- tx
AttOruev Gt Pratt Judge Geo. L. COnstock ex-
politicians Of both parties. Mr. Souie feels sufficiently
satisfied with this mark OF esteem, ana while he does
that he would refuse the appointment or super
intendent Of Public WORKS n II tender 10 him by
Cove nor Cornell VT he Is empnanc III saying that
neither he or his pol teal friends IA Syracuse
have applied will apply with his knowledge to SIR.
Cornell 'Or the Appointment.
The which has been freely made that j. j..
b lden urging Mr.. Soules appointment "a empha'-
ically denied by Mr. Belden himself Mr.. BelGen says
thar Ia asked Mr.. SOuies appointment from MI.
Cornell, nor Ia. he urged anyone 20 do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27

l.
The Buffalo Comm rcai Advertiser who fractured his
ankle n the Grand Central Dcpo last Mon
day evening, died this morning at the Kenmore Hotel
Mr. Bull, the Nestor among newspaper cor
RESPONDENTS at State Capital Old resden
Buff 40 having moved TO that city from Coz ectlcut in
early life. He about six yive years old. His first
newspaper letter written from the old Capitol fty
years ago, and from that time until his DEATH with
slight iniermssions he had been connected with jour
nalism In all that time" ne said recently. do not
rccolect having written line which dying would
wish 10 blot do think II egotisn to that with
the exception venerable Thurlow Weed. your
respondent has known and knows more Of the puo
lie meD of the state than who comes to Albany
And now IN view OF this long experience. let ask
who has the claim ong all here To- be recognize
the Veteran Correspondent" During his career at
Albany Mr.. Bull knew or less Intimately nineteen
or twenty Governors, mom De Witt Clinton to Lucius
Robinson, and large number of LieutenaniGoverDors,
Speakers Senators and Assemb lymen. Whiting from
Albany last february, Mr.. Bull said This Is the
thirty-rst Winter wbicD have spent the whole ses
IN Albany. fweni y-seyenth consecutive whole
srssOn the Winter OF which passed
more less the annual session here. have TINT
time participated In the TOR United staes seua
times, asicnaiy have taken active pat
and not missed the election 10 thar high position
~ Daniel 5. Dickinson. John A. Dix, WIN. ii. Seward
D. Moran, Roscoe Cnnkling tihree tmes). Reuhen j..
Fenfon ana Francis Herman" He originally an
active wing and Ia 1870 chosen Sergeant alta rmr
OF the Sc tte For macy years he was Republican.
respond OF The Buffalo Comm 0dal IdrcrtseT over
TIE signature OF I" 1auru.."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
4 woMANS RESISTANCE TO ROBBERS.

Mrs. Mary Meyers. an energetic German woman,
keeps a small saloon al No. s3l2 East Houston-st
Two mes entered the saloon last evening and while
one OF them attempted 10 snatch a gold cham from
Mrs Meyers neck. The other stole a Dox of cigars
froTn the bar. Mrs Meyers screamed for help and
cluug to her chain, and the men away. They
returned III about an hour and ON entering the room
turned cut tho hghss. One of them drew a knife
and threatened violence III they were disturbed.
Detectives Mcknight and Lanthier OF the Police
Central Office were passing the saloon at the time.
iney responded TO the cries of Mrs. Meyers aud
rested tue robbers. Mrs. Meyers came to Police
Headquarters and charged tle PRISONERS with assault
and robbery. They were locked ~ for the night
after giving their names rs J Inn Downing aud John
sullivan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Secretary Of
the Navy has received Information that the United
States snD swatara was put IN commission at Boston
Wednesday. the Oath INST Second Lieutenant l. j.
Quick IA granted one months leave of absence when
tue Marine Guard of tue United states ship Alliance
Transferred to the Marine Barracks nj Norfolk, Va.
Canaan X l.. Meade, UnlIed States Marine COrIs, Is
ordered from Huntington, L. H. TO the Marine BRrTcks
at brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
AMY Orders.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 26.-The resignation Oh
Second Lieutenant Edwin Mcneil OF the is Artillery
has accepted by the President 20 take ehee Nay
20 1880 Leave OF abscnce Is granted TO lIeutensu'
Mcneil nom January 20 May 20 Six months Rave
OF abaepcr "A granted 10 Assistant sun geon Jonn n.
Bartholf. United states Army. lnrre mon'hs s,ors
granted To- Captain Fredcrick Nnyte ofdhAhc. SUI
kerper. First Lleuteuaut Henry Wlg-ant, 2ath ~.
fnfry Is relieved from duy recruiting ssr'ies ans
ordered to Join his company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
BUSINESS IATERESTS.
BREAKING UP A TRADE UNIOl

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Fower Brothers have
resumed work with 500 oon-Union men. E.gaty-seyen
their old employe Is notified the Union to-day thai they
had Withdrawn. ana all Of them signed agreement
join Unirn umlcal TO tire interests OF the firm. At
Armour's place 700 men were unemployed. aud a made
agreements similar that OF Foslerz employees. Work
men ar leaving the union IN considerable numbers.
Troops were under arms today, but were not needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27
BRIDGING THE ONO.

NEw-ALBANY, Ind, Dec 2G.-ihe directors
of the New-AibaDy aud ST. Louis Railroad to-day d.
rected the company's engineer TO begin for
bridge across Ohio pac" "a connect with the
Louisville ind Nashville and Louisville and Cincinnati
Sau-f Linz Railroads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27

secure The pay nien Of about 100000 due the Georgia
Ia iroad IA indcrscr OF the bonds of the Macon ana
Augusta Railroad
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A GEORGIA RAILROAD TO BE SOLD

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 2G.-Wm. NJ. Reese,
trustee adver.ises sale of Macon and Augusta
Railroad on first Tuesday March, ut Augusta to
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OTHER DEA tbs.
GEORGE w BULL.

ALBANY, Dec. 26.-George w. Bull, of
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. who fractured his
ankle IN The Grand Central Dcpo atNew YOrkast Mon
day evening died this morning at the Kenmore Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-27

people both descriptions calling forth lotdapplap,e"
Let ia MARY l.. Corr.
He,c- YORK. December %. 1879
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-01-03
Summons.

h the District Court of the Third Judicial District,
 Ysvapsi County. RUDoLPHUS F. SWEENEY, Edminis-
 trator of the estate of Hugh J. Swee-
 ney, docessed Plaintiff,
 
 Jeremiah NJ. Gleason, Louis l.. B. Swee- ney, Eugene F.. Burlingame, Shadraeh
 V. Thompson, Fierce F. HoAie Henry
 Booth and William Church, Dcfts.
 Action brought in tho District Court of the Third Judicial District in and for the County Of lav2pai n the Territory of Arizona
 Tho Territory of Arizona sends greeting to Jeremiah N. Gleason, Louis l.. F. SNeeaey, Eugene F. Bur nugaine, Shadrach V. Thompson, Pierce r. sRoxie, Henry Booth and William Church.
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named tl.nu in the District Court of the Third Judicial District iu and for the County of YaTapa in the Ter rory of Arizons and tn complaint nle with tke Clerk of this Court st Prescott in said county Ia copy of which complaint accompanies this snnions within twenty dayz jexelusiye of the dsy Of serfce a- tor the service upon you ts summons, if served In this county but 4 served out of the county and with in this district then within thirty days in all other cases fIrty days.
 And yon are hereby notified that if you fe to appear aud answer the complaint above required, the pxi- tin will take judgment against you according to the prayer of the complaint, copy of which IS annexed hereto and and disbursements in this behalf ex- pended.
 Given under ny hand and the zeal of the said Dis trct Court at Prescott, this I2th day Of November, A. D. 1873. NN. WlLhEhSON, Clerk- FIroa CEURcHILr, Atys for Pln niai60
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-01-03
sherim's Sale.

Territory of Arizona, County of fayapai, ss. JOHN SrRuANcE and SAMUEL l.. STAELEY. partners trading and doing business under the firm name
 of Spruance, Stsuley X Co. Plaintiffs,
 
 LEON IEvMARIK and PETER McCAaDEIL., partners, trading and doing business under the firm name
 of Leymsr;e Co.,, Defendants. By virtue of an execution and order of sale, in the aye entitled cause, issued out of the Dstrc; Court Of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona iu and for the County of Yayspai and Co me dreets duly attested on the 20th day of December, lhIe, by which am commanded to proceed to notice ot sale and to seJl the following described pfDpertv, to wit All the right title and nerest of the said defendants of in and to- Lot number forty-0ne Al iu Block mum OCT i've (s situate, lying and being in the town of A. exandra in the Peck Mining District in the county of YavaIsi the Territory or Arizona, together N1n the improvements thereon.
 Notice is hereby given, that on
 Friday the 10th day O; January; 1879, at l2 o'clock . on the premises m the town of Alex audra n said county and territory, will offer for sale and proceed to sell as Public auction, to the highest der for cash in lawful money of the United states of America the above described property, Co satisfy the sum of eleven hundred and sixty three l2l0O Sllb5l2l damages and eightythree 25l00 S3,25l dollars, costs and and accruing costs these beg the arnounts in said order directed to be made.
 ED. F. BOWERS, She-in,
 BX R. II. WALKER, Und. Sh'h. Prescott A. T. Dec. 20, ISIS,-td
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-01-03
LEGAL.
SunsIn CHS.
the District conss of the Third Jadcial Distrie
 Yavspai County. atfnA- NaSTFRsOx Plaintiff

Ia the District conet of the Third Jadici District
 Yavspai County. aURAT MAsTERSOx, Piaintsn,
 
 D. D. Ambrose, IA. sample, Albert
 ]. Chan pion and Robert Prior, No. foS. partners doing business under the
 firm of Champion 4 Pror
 John Doe and Richard Roe, defts
 Action brought in the District Court of the -hird Judicial District, in and for the of layapzi, tn the Territory of Arizona.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to n. D. AYrbrosn H. samp.e, Albert J. Champion and Rober: Prior, aud John Doe and Richard Roe.
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear fn action brought against you by the above named ulzints in the District Court of the Third Judicial Dis trc: and for the county of Y~vspa in the Territory Arizona, and tEe cofnTlsiat nled with the Clerk of this Court St Prescott in said county Ia copy of which complaint accompanies thus summonsA with in twenty days exclrsve of the day of sevce after the service upon you of this summons, f served in this county; but II served out of the county and within this district then within thirty ds.s tE all other cases forty days.
 And you hereby notified that if you fA to appear snd the complaint above required, the plain tit vi take judgment againkt you for the sum of Ss sixth day of November, IsTe and obtain decree deng the persoGs property peRed to secure the pay ment of same b- sold, ali of which fully appear from the complaint filed herein, and costs and disbursements ln thls behalf expended.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the said District Court at Prescott this 18th cay of November A. D. 1878. WILLIAM wILKERsoN ,Cierk.
 By W. c. FosTER. Deputy. FITca S cauRcsuL. Attys Tor Pin. n9si6o
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-01-03
Notice.

Notice of Mrs Della A. corcOran to become Sole Trader:
 TERRITORY ARIZONA, -
 COUNTY or lAvkFAI. [ Notice is hereby given that Della A. coseOrAn of tho County Ysvapai in the Territory of Arizona wife Of Michael Corcoranl do declare that from aud after tho dlta hereof intend to carry business in me said County of Yavapa in Arizona Territory. in my own name and on my account, pursuant to an Act of the Legislature If the Territory of Afizona entitled Of the Flights of Married women," and of the act arendaoy thereof and supplemental thereto approved December 9Hh, lgs5. Ths business intend to carry Is that of Dsiryfn and further declare that the amount Of funds have to commence and carry the business aforesaid does exceed the amount of five thousand dollars,
 DELLA A. CoRcoRkY, Camp Verde, A. T., November 29th. Is's.
 TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, -
 COUNT YAvAPhI. On this 2sth day of November, A. D. ISIS, before Charles A. Cushman, Notary Public in and for Ynvs- pal County in Arizona Territory, duly appointed and commissioned, personally appeared Della A Coreorsn personally known to to be the individual described m and who executed the foregoing instrument, who acknowledged to that she executed the same ire and voluntarily and for the and purposes therein mentioned.
 In witccss Whereof. hsve hereunto set my lI.s. hand and aftxe my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
 CHARLES H. CUsHxAS, Notary Public.