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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-08-18
REMARKS OF ,E. FINgHBAc1.

Ex-Governor Pinchback. Of Louis
lana. said: Il agree in large part
with the sentiments expressed here
to-day bv both sides on this ques-
ton, but / desire TO say something
about the colored Republicans Of the
South. 3Ir. Sypher has said the
black majority is not a SAFE basis for
political power in the South That
Is true. Why i it true? Why j. it
true, as he SAYS, that in tie shoe
string district of Mississippi we cam
not elect a Republican, 1t Is this :
1t Is because of the same influence
which Is being exeTted here agaiust
the passage Of this resolution. It l.
because the colored men have no en-
couragement. They have never been
taught. from the hour of their en-
franchisement to this day, 70 exer-
else their manhood. They have
been taught 20 lean upon another
reed for support. They have been
told by other Republicans, white
and black, that they must not assert
their manhood. They have been
advised and cautioned against pro-
voking "a war Of races. That means
that they must submit to every kind
Of outrage. Ostracism. and wrong, if
need be, rather than give Ofiense to
the dominant glasses. Take any
people under Gods sun and subject
them to this treatment, and tell me
whether it VIII not become altogeth-
er dependent. Your own proud
Caucasian race, with all its centuries
of civilization and enlightenment,
would succumb TO il as the black
man has done. if it was continually
subject 20 such treatment. ! want
none of your money. II You VIII
send such men rs Senator Blaine
and Senator Conkling and Secretary
Sherman into the Southern States.
and let these poor ignorant black
people see that Republicanism is not
a sham, that its protection to them
Is not q mere name, yOu will not
stand in such need OF Electoral votes.
Take the case of General Grant.
There IS not Il man here who does
not know that even in the bull-doz-
ed districts Of the Southern States.
the colored men, when they heard
that General Grant was q candidate,
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The room was too small 10 hold
all these men, and many Others not
so well known, and many Of those
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16
LOCAL BREKITIES.

The schooner jos r. B her arrived at the
,hipyard this morning for repairs.
The Alexandria Game Protective Associatlon
held lrrse meeting last hight but traIsa.Leu
routine tusiness only.
The Finance Com mittee of the City Council
met at Auditor T. L. Brocketts Off } last night
and destroyed sll the coupons of the cvrporE-
tion redeemed since the frst of July Last.
The E1ce,or club. q social organization Of
this city, will give one Of their pleasant private
hops at NcBurney's hall, on Monday night
next.
A telegram was sent to Baltimore to-day for
two stsvedors to superintend the loading Of tt 9
brig FIJI. Todd. now lying at MIS-. r. Merrill 8
wharf taking in cargo OF coopera6e TOR Cuba.
A marriage license was Issued 10 Wsshiukt ton
yesterday to Charles H. williamson, of that
city, aud Willie Kate Dssn. of LsRisburg, W..
Va. Mss D.au is we'll known in this city,
having resided here for lumber Of Sssrf.
The recitatiors by Professor William Mason
Evals at Armory Hall last night we're attended
BY small audience, but tto,e present express.
ed themselves we'll pleased with the entertain.
ment
q. n Richards will have at his oyster house.
No II N. St. Assph st to morrow some OF the
finest oysters which have been in the city this
sessep. They are from Hampton Bar srd Nor
folk and are particularly large and we'll ,yored.
Give him call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

CAPTAIN JOHN r. WooD MARRIED. The
Washington Republican says:
"Captain John 4 Wood, the vol known and
popular steamboat commander, stole march on
hia friends LAST week by going of to Detroit
Mich, 10 be married The lady who consented
to share Captain Woods fortunes Was Miss Re.
becca p Campbsll, daughter of tho lsts John
ID, Campbell of London, Canada. The cere-
muny was performed ct Detroit on the 10Th inst
MrE. Wood, nee Campbell, will accompany her
husband to this city, and be warmly welcomed
as IN scqui lion to Washington society,""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

Inc OLD DOMINION Boat CLUB ENTER
TAIHNsNT5 -!1s olte.;si, meets ~ b, slVcu
to Ii j.. Il. aui t"nlOrr"w uixht. uuder the dIrcc
,ion Of Capt V DAVIS. BY the fiebds &C the
pcsy ursaLiz o. Domialoo Bat Club. for
lho ben Fl: OF tpai cluo, ct Annoy Hall, will
20 tccbs be The best the peo;lt Of Aexaudtls
hsvo tad ,ac Opportunity Of Ell .iAg for 8 !oug
HHe. The bss, srauro ,AIsut 10 the CITY.
together With ias orchestra from Washington
It's loco engaged, and 90 expense b.s beeo
spa 10 rlsks sIcc s, certain. A Dew heater
h.e re- pl4c d 10 bo ball. and every b'os n:s
itca dgnp Tia: cl1 be to oDsuse tho Comfort
sod pleasure OF those ~ho favor the ycu G
Isci aud Ee.tleusn With their prssoUce
"E'crs bodg's Flleo&; or, asj Wclin<toa &c
BIO g." TO BE- pycssutcd 10 ulgh', is pisy bin
!ui IT amu,eueot, aod tho tctent charsc gro
nrc d. c aEsd II urn,er.stsd -lsone, C n2etont
10 Judge. well uD 10 Their parts. A pleasant
evening is coo6de9tiy Hn'in psted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16
M EDHCHN AL,

0LD DIR. DODD'S POW s..
~ a Family Medicine
Young and Middle Aged Ladies suffering with
Nervousness, Debility, Twitching of the MUS
Giles, Ringing in the Ears, Specks before the
Ryes, Spssms, Hysterics, Palpitation of the
Hesrt Indigestion, Melancholy, Low Spirits,
Dependency, Headache, Sleepleesness. Evil
Forebodings, Cold Hands and Feet tske Dr.
Dodd's Powders.
Old Ladies who are debilitsted and nervous
with weak body, and digestive orgsos dlsordered,
causing loss of appetite, Impoverished blood,
&C., try DR.. Dodd's powders and you WILL teel
as though you had renewed your age and tsken
q new lease oflifa
Old and Middle Aged Men who have kept
late hours and have been imprudent and violated
the Iu,os of health and nature until the p1goT Of
life is gone and you are prosrsted msntslly and
phys,cs,ly and unsble to attend to your business
or duties of life, take DR.. Dodfs Powders and
you will feel yourself men again.
Young Men and Women with pale and bag.
and 6odv with q shattered nervous system. take
OLD DR.. DoDD's. HERv1EE TosIc POWDERS,
and stop That loss which orings on Melancholy,
Fits, Insanity Consumption and an early death
Thew will give you heslth and strength, and
increase the flesh and bring the bloom of youth
to the checks tranquility to the mind. and pro-
ducs sound and efrcshing sleep.
Men and Women who are slaves to the use Oh
Tobacco Liquor, OPIUM or Morphine take DR.;
Dodd's Powders they act as an ,antIdote ED
will destroy the appetite or tasto tor the use OF
the above stmulsnts, which is ruinous to the
neryous system. For sale by JANNEY s. CO.,
l45 King st. Price ST. per package. or six pack.
ages for SIS. ap20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

TIE REPUBLICAN GLoRlFIoAT1oN. re-
pubcaps # the city propose to hold their
elo.i6cs,ion in honor of the election Of General
James A. Gsrd:li aad General Chester A.
Arthur tn the Presidency and Vios Presidency
of the Uoited States. at Armory Hall, on
uexs Thursday night, and are making prepsra-
sons sc,ordiogly. A. NJ. Cspp. General G. B:
Rsum, Commissioner of the Revenue, General
George @. Shelidan and Coloael Robert g.
Iugersoll have been invited to be present and
address tho meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

DEAD -Clarepca, tie liills son Of Rabbi NJ.
Sessicr. Hho 'steIy removed from this city to
Wheeiog. w. Va, was taken suddenly sick at
that 81 G. last week, snd died Saturday night,
sfter an illness Of only shree days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

GSs- A report that tho ball and select hop TO
be given by the Excelsior Club at BIC Burney's
Hall next Monday night is a public affair. has
no foundation in flc; as tho young gentlemen
com coeips THE organization have striven to
n X. it what it promises 10 be-the most select
party that has boen given in Alexandria.
novl6-2t A. L. RITE, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICE,
TO GENTLEMEN:

III q NNTIEM hN .
We hsvo large stock of GENTS Fine BOOTS
and SHOES CT very superior quality, made by
hsnd which canuo! BIO surpassed in style, qusli.
ity or price A msn may be decked in q good
suit of clothes and new hat but if he has not
tidy feet he ia not considered we'll dressed.
These goods will bs sold for much less than
they c IN be bought for in this town or Washing
ton. ell va ssk is fer you to come and examine
thsm. w. e. WADDEY, ITO Kins ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

BRIGHT AS THE NooNDAY.-The golden
SUN" FIRE PLACE HEATERS. For sale BY
STANsEURY & Bro, manufacturers ADD deal
ers 10 Stoves and tinwsrs, corner OF King and
Washington streets. McBurney's Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

BOYS ULsTERs! BOYS ULsTERs BOYS
ULsTERsl at NOSE WATERWAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

REVERSIBLE OvERcoATs (aeR dasigas) at
MOSE WATERMAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

OvERCoATs 10 new patterns al NOSE WATER
MANS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

Heather Probabilities November Is looO.-
r,- h, Mod States. o. ar ur IT f'a'n'f'
,n,bwsss 10 northwest wi'ds, generally n'so'f
b.~,neter, stationary Or ower temperature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

ST JouN's CADETS lao cadet corts OF
s, Jatn's ACADEMY, uodsr clnmaud ct Nal.
". Q Posser, psEaded through The pllnclpli
stree OF the CRY yes,erdsg, Tor tbs fret tiGe
10 ii now ucifurn, (waich has been ateady
desc bed) snd prtssu,ed handsome appear
sice. TIE corp rpmheIs aboui IS, and they
60 through tho maous. of arms and evolu!ions
With precision that would riff c. credit upon
old yc;er.as, shosiog that they arc ofi,erd By
ycuag aen.l4mco who kooR their b1si1ess.
"a tho aisercoon O! The rs tho corps is to 10
duIge in conpctstivo drill on tho srouods al. :.
jolDiug the Als1tpy, tho prIz:s being 90 d
medal for c.. A.. gwen by Mr. George N. Dot
fey, and one for Go. B. by Cap. John s
Ycuog, Of the csss Of 81, OOy ncn' com :
2issioned cffcers and p,lyates can compete.
sra tho best drilled cadet in e'.ch c,mpspy will
receive the medal. Capt Fra1cs l.. Smith, Of
tho Alexandria Light Infantry, has consented
10 act as Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

~Y NJ. Q. A.-Tbe regular monthly meet.
ing of this association will be held tonight in
the elias room of tee Methodist Episcopal Church
at half past O'CLOCK.
1t JAS ENTw1sLE, Jr, Gen. Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

NoBBf HATS for Children at NOSE WAITE
MANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16
GPEOIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE TO STATE TAX PAYERS-
~ CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Treasurer's Office. |
Alexandria, Va, Nov. 10 1880.
an now prepared tu recsive the STA re
TAX fpr the year 1881 and by paying the same
before DECEMBER1 $780, FIVE PER CENT
UNI on the smount Whereof will be saved, as on
and after that d.te FIVE PER UENTUM
penalty will be added to all bills then unpaid
Office room Nc. Market building. Hours q.
M to 8 o. M. II. b. HABLOW,
nov 10 City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

RAILROAD MELTING.-The annual meeting
Of the stockholders of tho Charlottesville arc
Rsp:daa Railroad Company was held at tho
general oEico of tho Virgiais Midland railroad
10 this cry to day.
Mr.. Alfred Esrosbaw. president ct tbs co@
pany, submitted bis report, showing that the
clD3rue,iGo OF the road had been completed.
sld scco0rciug that it would 5000 b. turnsed
tver to the Virginia Midland railroad. to be By
them operated uEder the contract heretofore
entered into.
Mr.. EsrnshaW W;s re elected president for
lhe ensuing scar. with The following board Ct
dir etQrs: Me.srs. H. G. SDacknan and +. f.
B.. kc:. CT Pbi!adelpbis w. II. MsrbuIy, Of
AK niria; r. T. W. Duke and 4. ?. Mason,
ct AoeEar!e c5unty; T. P. Walsca, Of Orange.
I@e mcctiug then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

Az INTERESTING LECTURE -R-v. W. H.
;bt'llo will. 10 nigh, IL NJ. 4 Church. DE-
;i7(r Ills celebrated lecture o:tt edo "Th'
oates.ism spd usu1pstion Of liqu"r leslsls
100 Rev. Mr.. B,ele is DOT trsvslieg leo
tqi,r. Int sn eloquent miciser ef the scsp=l,
Of hsb sIstdlue 10 the church. AID of c5m.
milalcirg il faer o.. The Lecture hes beou &c
iyeEea 10 New Yclk and Washington to crowd
20 hoases. aod those who have heard it d. Glaze
.Hst il is masterpiece CT logic, aboundng IL
Splendid illpsls,io1s and spoken With an elo
qa'tce that csr:les the audience to fever
en'has!asm. NJ sdnis.i, fee will be charged,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

.Its conservative committee vii! meet to-
''shs at the Qfioe Of the City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

PoI.cs NEws.-Dave Manley, arrested
yesterday evttiag for beating bis mother, vas
t!isd this morning at polio, headquarters sBd
i!scls:sed with reprluand, upco tie p'1mse
to "a ar cff from drinking.
Josucc Whitslesay yesterday i;s1ed warFan,
Tor the arrest Of George Keah. coorcd. tor
'hroRiog 5,crcs at Juhn F. Parker, colored
school teacher.
Csp'. James Webster, Of the pcliso folc', re-:
c;'ved telegram this mcrDioe fran ths sheriff
o. Has07e7 county. rtqusstiog hin 10 held j
h. Thompson, the mao arrested 10 this
city Saturday sight on the chsrge OF being c.
eSespc4 bigpmist, until called fer. Tic msn is
Sill detained bers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

The ELECTION FOR CoUNcILMEN.-The
elsction for ,wo Couucllmep. to fill the vacsn-
oies 10 the 1ss ward delegation. oto ,sioned By
the death of Mr.. Hugh Latham and the resig-
Dstioo Of Mr. Geo. W. Rick, il to lake place,
next Monday. aud the question, who shall
be the msn to FL the places" is being quietly,
but actively discu szd A runber of gentle
men sre prominently mentioned 10 conntosion
with he positions among them Messrs. John
W. Bu,ke, 3. Fl. Lambert. T. ID. Fendall, Gee.
Washington, Beponi Wheat and others. A
meeting will be held in the ward on Thursday
night D, x to mike nominations, end the con.
servative committee will meet to night to make
preparations for the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

DISCS CURE FOR CONSUMP rION-As
the season for Coughs and Colds is again
upon US. we desire oncs mere TO call the stlen.
ton of our customers to the above invaluable
medicine II is now over ten years since We
first introduced this Preparation into tina seclon
of country, and our sales of it have contiI ued
annually largely to increase, and with unipter-
rupted satisfaction 10 all who have USED 1t Also
Pts - CUBE FOR CaTARRH, sure rene-
dy for that very common and disagreesble dis
of two Sizes retailing at Csc and 81 respectively.
The trade supplied at prcpretor's rates.
JANNEY & 90,
oct2 Wholesale gents 10 s. 162 King Ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

ENCuURAGING.-Am most eucoufsgips sls bt,
sod one which hss npt been WITNESSED tor many
Years, now presents itssif 10 toe hsrb'r OF Alex
90 rte ia the shaps of two lar<s vessels
l9-diug Tor f~rsiru re One, the Am.l,,
can big, F. a. T,di, is being loaded
With cooperage for Cuba, by Mr.. 8. +. Merrill
the other. the British bs'k. Auua, With wheat,
by Capt. z. B. Hose. for foreign port not
yet de,eruinsd upop. The loaditg Of these
Two vessels. which is being vigorously prose-
ou'ed, CAUSES things to look more lively on the
wharf than they have for some time past. Five
th,ussnd bushels Of wheat we're PLACID 10 the
bsrk Auus yesterday, under the tuperintendenoe
of MIR H 8. Wattles, jr.. in the remarkably
short zine of four hours and half.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

DATENT STEEL BALE TIES tor bsl ng
l. hay and straw, for sale 8! naru acluter
prices JAS f. CABIN Il -ohI.
octl4 G3 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-11-16

rTAnEBD LATH AND FODDER YARN.
4 IN hand o ,upDly Of Tarred Sissl and Ju.e.
Latb and Fodder 7 m for sale in any quantity
10 suit at IS King, corner of Royal street by
movie IT CREIGHr ON & SON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-23
DIED

ArwATER-SWIFr-on TUESDAY. January 20, at the rest.
denCo OF the bride mother in P0u2hkecpse y y by tn
Rev Elmendon D. D.. assisted 6y the Rey. A. Messler
D. D. Edward St0rrs Atwate and Caroline PARK youngest
daughter OF Mary ; and the late Charles w. swift
BLUNr-on Thursday. January %. Layfnia H. widow OF "
ROWditch Blunt
Relatives and OF the family invited
raj AZ Zion Churcn, Madison and sStllst.
daf, January - 1T IL O'Clock
DOSALDSON-On Wednesday. January y, Mary Morrison
widow " David Donaldson.
Relatives auf friend. invited attend the funeral
vices at her late residence. l73 West 45tht Friday
25d INST at O'Clock D. m Friends are requested not 10
send flowers.
DOMINICK-In this city, on THURSDAY morning January
D. James William Dominica In tin 6ith l, hs age.
Funeral Will take place from the Church ~ the Holy Trinity
corner MadisOn-tvc. and 4Zdst. SATURDAY morning
iO3O Friends kindly requested send towers
DUGLISS-On Wednesday evening. January 81 Elizabeth
W.. wife OF Joseph W Duess "A ne soth year 81 her
Relatives and friends respectful invited % attend the
flnera at 1890 O'Clock saturday January "a. 1880
her late resi- te10e, By East SId- FRIENDS KIND
~ requested 20 send no hoial tributes
FERRIs-On Wednesday morning. January Il. Richard
edward only Of william A. and Ellen @. Ferris aged %
Funeral the residence 81 his father 100 south
sh-sf. Brooklyn, l.. D., on Fri!a,, 23d inst az 4
PECK-In thg city. Thursday evening" January o.
painful illness. Mary H. WIDOW Of Charles A. Peck
ana laughter oi The llfe John BO0dyOOd
MOI OF funeral hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-23
THE FIRsr EXECUTION IN uOG4 COUNTY

OWEGO, n. Y, Jan. 21.-Daniel Searles an
nerate negro, the frat person who has been hanged
in Tioga County was executed to-day In June last he
murdered Eldridge Rewey, aged farmer, who lived
alone in the nelghbOring village of Newark Valley Tie
murder was for the purpose OF robbery and
hendish atrOcity.
Accompanied by the Sheriff aud clergyman. searles
was led 10 the sca fold at today and stationed be-
meath the rope The usual religious exercises
Quoted when tie prisoner asked II he had any thing
10 say searles then made a rambling spe Oh. In when
he confessed the murder He preferred hanging 10 a
lingering death by sickness, and bOastingy said he
could stand ten times the punishment In for him
without weakening He advised ali refrain from al
cOholo beverages. He also implicated other In his
crime and said they should be with MN at he natter.
In closing nc hoped to meet all In heaven and bade the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-23
PROSPECTS or 1HE pANANI c4NAL.


Mr.. PARK GIVES INTERESTING DETALS-M DE-
IissEPs Full on CONFIDENCE.
Trenor n Park, president of the Panama
Railroad Company, returned Wednesday from the 18th
mus where he met NJ. de Lcsseps. In last
evening with TRIBUNE reporter be spoke terms 81
warm enthusiasm OF the famous engineer ana OF the
projected canal across ;be Istlmus.
When left here" he sad, ." confess had grave
doubts q the sucrcss tie project doubted fret II
tAe canal could be buiit within enable limits OF st.
and again whether sufficient money 6ould be raised to
insure ITS completion On born These point my doubts
have been removed by the visit OF d. Lesseus. lie Il
certainly great man. aud h- enthusiasm contag ous.
mo. / am sure he Is not oyer-san .uinc. From the
reports Of his engineers aud from his personal ex
animation NJ the route he IS confident that the O.
the canal will exceed greatly The estimates made
the Paris Congress. The work OF the engineers has not
been Completed and DE Lesseps Is awaiting the result
survey with great interest II Is expected that
the reports will be made before February o. when De
Lesseps viii sail probably for New-Hork His departure
viii depend. however upon the completion OF the en-
gtucerng estimates No calculations OF The cost have
yet been made but DE Lesseps expresses great conl-
dencc that it will nOi exceed the Paris estimates.
The Amsterdam canals j. with hiin ho j. more cautious
in his predictions but he i hopeful certainly that the
As To raising the FUNDS necessary 20 buli tie cana
DE Iessepe has doubts He said 10 mo that he c0ad
secure subscriptions France for twice the estimated
cost The fath Of The French people IN their fhSOrte
engineer since the completion Of the Canal
great In that enterprise they made large profits which
MI, lie attruies the former faufcs of Inc snbscriu
tlons solely 10 the that he himself lad not been
the ground Of the prOpose work and that no surveys
OF ne route had been made by his engineers"
hat Then h bis object m visiting This city T.
"IIesnid to me that he wished 10 convince the American
people that the United states would lose nothing through
the construction Of the canal villa French capital: that
he did not propose 10 solicit subscriptions here although
they would bs 20 tie whole world He wishes only
10 remove any eaousy tnat may exist IN regard to the
project IN America. He will arrive here PROBABLY by
February 49, and will remain about two weeks when be
will sal for France"
Il has been reported that De LesseIt has been won
the project Of ship railroad, and that the Pan
anna Company mas given an option on III stock 20 com.
p.ny formed To Duid thai road"
That Is not true. De L"s>eps Il devoted 20 the pro-
feet OF a canal. mentioned the runOr Ia him, and he
denied its truth the most emphatic manner lIc sad
a tidelcvel canal nothing told HIM also tharthe
agent Of French company had sent letters TO the Pan
anna Company IA regard 10 such scheme. but DE
denied that he had anything To do with the
ject which he said he considered iInpracticabie."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-23

are the moro ingenuity will the Department ex-
pend; net in obvating its defects, but in proving
that they are not defects that they merits and
that the public ought to be grateful for then.
this does not answer, the Post Office
will take refuge in silence; and it is capable of
patient obstinacy to wear out the most enter
prisIng critic. haye heard it said that not little
of the severity shown by the Department
In dealing with the public Whose
want it is) is tIaceable to a subordinate
who formerly had great power IN the Office;
Mr.. Scndamore. lie was n man with much skill
in administrative matters, and with an almost I'M
eaualed gift for dsmissng unpleasant applications
III an unpleasant manner. But Mr.. ScudamOre. in
consequence of some innocent bnt msdrected finan-
cial energy, allowed to retire from tic
public service in this country, and TO bestow
his abilities upon the Turks. With the Turks he
remains but the tradition Of his Influence is still
strong in the Post Once here. When il has faded
tho public viii have a better chance of being lis
tened to- even &5out so slight a matter as postage
stamps. C. W. S.