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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-07

A RETURN issued by the German Post
master General shows the number of
postcards used in Europe in the wear
1878 to have been 342, 900, 900. OF that
number Ill ,455, 900 were posted in the
United Kingdom, 1O8, 741 1000 in Ger
many, and 3O,522, 900 in France.
In the United States during the
year 1879 N6, 100000 cards were
dispatched by the postofce, and it
is estimated that during 1880 the figure
will rise to 800, 0OO,0 The German
postal authorities estimate the number
OF cards in use throughout the postal
union at about 700, 600, 900.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-07
A Penitent Dog,

Dog stories have been so common and
SO marvellous as to obtain little more
credence than ssfish stories," but the
following is so well vouched for as to
leave no possible doubt of its truth. A
lady in Lowell owns a very intelligent
dog, Of which she desired much to have
a picture. She accordingly took him to
a Photographic gallery, and with the as
sistance Of the artist endeavored to make
her pet take and keep suitable position
before the camera. But the spoiled dog
was in an unaccommodating mood that
morning, and, after repeated trials, the
attempt to conquer him was abandoned
in despair. Go home," the lady said,
at last, pointing to the door. 'sYou are
o bad, naughty, naughty dog" The
culprit changed Instantly his saucy man.
ner, and, dropping his tail between his
legs, skunk away in confusion. All the
rest Of the day he seemed to realize that
he was in disgrace, crouching in corners
and wearing shamefaced air. The next
morning he was missing, and all search
failed to discover him. About noon he
reappeared, much elated, and having
fastened to his neck an excellent tin
type of himself. Inquiry disclosed the
fact that when the photographer went
down town in the morning the inteli-
gent dog had been at the door of the
gallery awaiting admission. As soon as
the door was opened Carlo ran joyously
up stairs and leaped into the chair on
which his mistress had posed him the
day previous. Selling the situation, the
artist made his preparations with all
possible speed, and the result was the
delightful picture which the four footed
penitent had taken home, as peace
offering to his mistress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-07

The Prince of Wales owes s., OOO, 600.
:" II you'll let me off, says the Prince
to his multitude Of creditors, "Tll be
your King when the old lady's gone, and
wont charge you cent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-07

Two iowa boys were amusing them
selves throwing a heavy ramrod as high
as they could. One Of them met his
death by the missile descending with
the velocity of bullet and penetrating
his head.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-07

J IRON IS last, becoming one Of The I'M
portant products Of the South. Georgia
now produces 100, 900 tons of pig-non
per annum, and it is asserted that the
ores of Tennessee and Alabama can be
worked at a greater profit than the Brit
ish ores Of Cleveland. The development
Of the iron industry in Virginia has re-
ceived great impetus during the past
year, and in various portions Of the
South the hidden wealth in iron is un-
doubtedly enormous. 5@.~ ma
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
OUR SCHOOL TEACHERS.

| We take 1t for granted that there is not one
Representative In the General Assembly
either on the Democratic or Republican side
who does not earnestly desire to SEQ the la-
di es who have laiored zsalousIy as teachers
In the public schools for several years past
paid for their services Provision has been
made for every other class of laborers and
all other creditors have secured Legislation
providing for the liquidation Of their claims.
Only tho undor-paid over worked. patient
and neCesstous ladies who have taught our
children are excluded from relIef-are left
without even u hope Of receiving their hard
| ly earned and long overdue salaries until
two years moro sh II have elapsed
This Is very g us business Indeed, and
unless tho House take almost instant action n
very grave wrong will be done to Indies whose
devotion to their arduous and thanklees d,,-
ties, and whose cheerful endurance of griev-
ous hardships In the past, enttle them to tho
gratitude and admiration OF the people md OF
their representatives In the Legislature
1t fs not too late to remedy the wrong.
There Ia yet time to mako provision for these
meritorious women and We call upon every
member Of the Legislature. irrespective OF
party. to let nothing Interfere with this act
of Justice,
There are many. we know, who, while be-
ing willing to vote for any constitutional
IN easure for the relief Of tho school teachers.
have not seen just how such n measure could
be framed. losing sight of the fact that tho
ordinance in the constitution for the relief OF
de linquent taxpayers contemplated the OK
tinguls hment of the entire valid floating
debt of the State, Of which certainly not tho
least binding were the certificates of indebt.
ness to the school teachers.
In order, therefore. to cure the omission OF
he word "certticatee' in the ordinances, and
to present a practical method of including tho
teao hers In the Senate bill No. 148, which Is
ne " before the Houee. having been reported
upon favorably with amendments, we suggest
the following amendment to that BILL which
has been drawn up by the teachers. and which
seems to meet the difficulty perfectly:
That all valid certificates OF inds btedness
issued by the public school board In the city
of New Orleans, and by the parish school
boards throughout the State, for the States
portion of the salaries Of teachers and por
tresses. and necessary expenses OF conduct
ing the public schools. prior TO January !,
1880, may be submitted to the Superintendent
of Public Education. and when approved by
him, the Auditor of Public Accounts shall
Issue warrants upon tho Treasurer and said
warrants, when indorsed by the Auditor,
Treasurer and Attorney General, shall be re-
ceivable for all licenses and taxes due the
State prior to January l, 1879, except for
amounts due the interest and levee fund or
said warrants shall be fundable In e-dolIar
bonds, In the same manner rs provided In the
ordinance for the relief OF delinquent tax
na vara
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
COMMODORE BARRETT.

Yesterday morning the telegraph wires
communicated the sad intelligence OF the
death OF Com. Barrett, OF the United
States Navy, at New York. 1t would be diff
cult to suggest anything so unexpected. and
still harder to describe the sh0tk which 1t
communicated TO the many warm and devoted
friends which the deeeased had In this city.
At first the name did not strike with full
force, as the familiar title OF captain had been
exchanged by the United State Senate for
commodore only very recently, but In q
little while 1t became indisputable that the
Capt. BARRETT Of pleasing memory was the
dead commodore. There were many people
In this city to whom realization of tn fact
brought profound sorrow. and this was
heightened by the consideration Of his recent
promotion In service In which he had been
so long engaged, and In which he had SO dis
tingushed himself.
Edward Barrett was born In New Orleans,
and at the time of his death WAS about fifty
five years of age. His father was merchant
here and at one time was Collector OF the
Port At q comparatively early age the de-
ceased entered the naval service OF the United
States and became eminent as navigator
and commander.
In the latter part OF 1876 he was sent here
with the Plymouth to take command Of the
fleet then In front of the city, and 1t Is mat
ter of grateful recollection with the people
with what wise and civil discretion he used
his authority, and how quickly he recognized
that the Nichols government was then the
government of the people. So we'll did he ap-
preciate this fact that more Jealous lieuten-
ants of the partisan stripe were compelled to
hide their Vaccinations and even abandon
their intrigues with the State House preten-
sion.
Some time after the establishment OF the
Nichols government Capt. Barrett took his
ship, the Plymouth, up the river, above Mem
phis and as far as the depth of water would
admit of, receiving a well-deserved ovation
wherever his ship landed, and on his return
his command was ordered to the East. Capt
Barrett then took long-needed rest, and be-
ing the oldest captain In the navy, and va
cancy occurring In the rank OF commodore
his name was sent into the United States Sen
ate for confirmation to that grade. It was
only, however, about six weeks ago that he
received the confirmation, ewing to the de-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
TIL OREVAsSE.

The tremendous pressure against the banks
of the river, resulting from the series OF
floods which have poured down upon our low
lands from the Mississippi and It's eastern
and western tributaries have at last caused
the weak and insufficient barriers to give
way In at least one place, and unless the Of
forts of the State Engineer, aided by the indi-
vidual efforts Of those who are Immediately
Interested, proves equal to the task of stop
ping tho rushing flood, the result will be the
destruction of the crops Of the entire parish of
Paquemines, to say nothing of the serious
damage to Morgan's Railroad, and the inter
ruption to travel over that road.
In the straitened condition of the States
finances 1t is manifestly impossible for the
levees to be maintained as they should be, nor
can there ever be such ample security given
to the riparian owners o. the rich and pro-
ductive lands on the Mississippi as they are
entitled to until the levees are taken charge
of by the general government, to which they
as naturally belong as do the breakwaters in
Northern and Western harbors, or the many
other works which are for the interest of
commerce. The levees are essentially COM
mercial appliances. and are absolutely neces-
sary to the maintenance OF deep and navi-
gable channel In the great national highway
That this State, situated near the mouth of
the river, should be perpetually menaced by
the floods which annually pour down upon us
from the great rivers of the West and North
west Is clearly unjust, and no government
that permits such gross injustice to one sec
ton Of Its people can hope to enjoy the con-
tdence or respect of those to whom 1t fails to
accord such protection OF their life and prop
erty as they have right to expect, nay to
demand.
One of the most effective war cries adopted
by the North and West when the late wal
began was that which declared that "the Mis-
sissippi must be free from Lake Itasca to the
Gulf" and in those days 1t was announced
with much vehemence that the river was q
great national highway which must not be
closed to navigation, and to preserve it free
from blockades or embargoes of any kind the
North and West were prepared to spend un.
told treasure and the lives of thousands.
Since the general government, therefore
has taken the greatest commercial artery In
the world under its special protection it Is
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

proper that 1t should accept the responsbill-
ties of ownership and sec TO 1t that tho water
OF the river Ia not permitted to overflow It's
banks and carry ruin to those who cultivate
the lowlands on either side. The work plainly
devolves upon tho general government, and
the specious arguments of those who have for
yePrs prevented the government from as
suming charge Of the levees should no longer
pIe Justice TO the States which suffer from
foundations such as Ia now flooding the
plantations of Louisiana, and carrying ruin
and desolation TO many IL heartbstone.
Until Congress shall waken to n realization
Of the true relation of the government to the
river and to the levees. and shall make pro-
vision for keeping the water from other States
off the Louisiana plantations, 1t behoovos our
own Legislature to make such liberal appro-
priatons for levee purposes rs will enable our
State engineers to give some immediate pro-
lection to the riparian parshes-a difficult
task to perform. seeing how weak and low the
evees are In many places. The latest infor-
nation from tie Crevasse shows mn alarming
increase In It's depth and width. but Il Is
hop cd that Col. Ilardee with the assistance
rendered by tho Morgan Railroad and the
planters In tho immediate proximity Of tho
break. will succeed II closing 1t before Wide
spread damage has been caused.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

The DEMOCRAT was honored by call yes
terday from Col, Henry G. Parker editor ofthe
Boston Gdsette who arrived in New Orleans
on Thursday. The Colonel has torn himself
away from the Hub and the delights Of
journalistic labor long enough to make a
tour of the South, which has heretofore been
to him closed book, a sort of terra incoGnito,
which he has determined to explore. He Is
accompanied by his wife, and we extend to
them both cordial greeting to our Southern
cline, where we are sure they will find the
hearts of the people as warm and as genial
as the sunshine. rhe Gdsette ts one of the
Oldest journals In the country, having been
founded In 1918, and Is as dear to the hearts of
the Bostonians as was the Home Journal to
New Workers during the regime of Willis II
Morris,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

We are indebted to Senator L. Nj. Cockrell,
of Missouri, for copy of his bill introduced
In the Senate on March %, relative to opening
direct trade between the States Of the Mis-
sissippi valley and Brazil, via the West In
dies, and to the establishment of steamship
mail service and express thereto The Sena-
tor will please accept our thanks for his
thoughtfulness, which is very highly appre-
ciated. all the more so, because, while we not
infrequently receive from members of Con-
gress other favors in the way of public
documents, speeches. etc, We very
rarely have occasion to thank any
one for copies of important bills intro
duced into the Senate and House. These
bills often contain matter of great interest to
the public at large, and they would aid the
press very materially in the discussion Of i'm
portant subjects in advance OF legislation,
thereby not only enlightening the public and
elieiting an expression of opinion, but assist
ing Congressman in their labors. We shall
feel specially obliged to our own Louisiana
Representatives if they will send lis duplicate
copies of such important bills as come Up fer
consideration In either national house.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
EDI
RTATE OF LOUISIANA.
Adjutent Generals Office,
Now Orleans. April /, 1880.

GENERAL ORDERS No. If
Ths following appointments have boon made
by His Exceieney. Gov. LOUIS A. WILTZ
Commander-In-Ohlef, and are announced to
the different commqnds
Lieut. Col AUGUSTUS REIOHARD. com
mandlng German Battalion" to be BrigndIer
General in command of the Second Brigade.
First Division, Louisiana State National Guard,
vics Acting Brigade Commander Lleut. Col.
Charles f. Fenuer, resigned.
CHARLES t. LEVERIOH TO be ADD do. Gam o
on His Exceency's staff with tho rank of Ma
jor.
They will bs obsyed and respected accord
iDgly.
by order Of Commander In. Chief.
q. r. BEAUREiARD.
ap3 IT. AdIuthnt General
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

lays incident to departmental proptieties and
positive opposition on the part of some
well. known Republican politicians.
His promotion to the rank of commodore
WIS greeted heartily by his many friends In
this city, but that his enjoyment Of 1t should
have been so brief was decidedly profound
regret. He was In all respects q utieman
III Oldest and accomplished, and society will
note his absence rs markedly as the service
he fD we'll honored
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

Beaconstleids defeat In the parliamentary
elections In England Is now beyond doubt.
About one-third of Parliament has been
already elected. and the Liberals have
gained ~ seats. reducing tho Conservative
majority from SO to %. The gain of IL more
seats will give the Liberals the control OF
Parliament. II their majority is small, as
many prophesy, the Irish Home Rulers Will
hold the balance of power to certain ex-
tent, and may succeed In gainipg somo of
the objects they are aiming Mt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
AMUsEM ENT'S.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC BdrfoT Wilson,
Primrose d Weafa NGmmoH Minafrels,
Matinee and df"iGM.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE THE PIRATES OF
pEsgANoE." bp UOVtep Gafte'a Opera
Gpmpasp, Matinee and ut aight.
AT. CHARLES IHEATRE-T WONDER.
Fun M1DaETs, General Mite and Mayor
Atom
FRENCH OPERA HOUSE-"Jts CRocH-
mrs Du PERE MARTIN" and "ICI MEDoR."
by the "Chib Drdmatique o,aeiand'a.'
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

The most exciting debate of the session oc-
CURED IN the House yesterday, wherein State
officers and Senators were charged with lob
.bying Oh the Il oor Of the House | n the inter
eet Of the general lottery bill, Rule was en-
forced clearing the House of all but members
and employees. We present a full synopsis of
the debate In the proceedings Of the House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

Indiana will vote Tuesday upon nine
amendments TO the State constitution. The
first amendment requires residence OF
thirty days In an election precinct to entltle
a citizen to vote The third amendment, the
most important OF the lot, changes the time
OF the State election from October to Novem-
ber. As this will save the State 100000 q
wear IL will probably be adopted, leaving
Ohio the only State holding an election In
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

A telegram from Washington yesterday er-
roneousiy announced that ex-Gov. Joseph T.
Brown had appeared before the Senate Com
mittee on Railroads In advocacy Of the pend
ing bill to extend the time for the completion
OF tho Texas and Pacific Railroad. The name
should have been ex-Gov John G. Brown, Of
Tennessee, who Is vice president of the Texas
and Pacific and not Gov. Joseph r. Brown,
who halls from Georgia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

Last winter disgraceful row occurred In
the Woodsids Church, Pittsburg, Pa. Recent
accounts are received showing that the
spring fights have opened 10 the same church.
They will NOT dwell together In unity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

The following ia the New York HerGid 3
canvass OF the Tennessee Legislature: Sey-
mour. IS; Tildeu, 90; Grant, -, Bayard 10;
Thurman, q: Hendricks, @; and Hancock +.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

Hon. VIM. nj. Levy, recently appointed by
Gov. Wiltg TO the Supreme Bench, arrived IN
che city yesterday, prepared to assume the
onerous and responsible duties of his now
and exalted position,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

Was not the limb of the law" who now
advocates the general lottery blu paid
iobbylet for the Louisiana Lottery In the
Constitutional Conypntjon2
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

Ebr the Gutf States. partly cloudy med'hef,
occasional rdine ao,fh,resferip tr'nds, station
a,p on higher temperature and barometer. fot-
Sotred in Tcras ,u colder norfharest mh,ds
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

IT the Democrats carry tho Minnesota dis
tlot their force will be raised to 49, md then
1t will be In the power Of Mr.. De In Matyr,
of Indiana. by Joining with tho Democrats,
TO hand over that State to tho Democracy
and give that party tho requisite 20 States.
On the Other hand, II the Republicans carry
tho Minnesota district. tho Indiana Green
hacker can, by Joining the Republicans.
elect their nominee No matter how tho
Minnesota district may go, Mr. De La
Matyr can elect one or the other Of tho can
dldates. or. by siding with tho minority
par ty prevent any election Mt nll
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
CURRENT TOPICS.
BRAZILIAN EN1 ERrRIsE.


The Rio Nerrs. published ut Rio dc Jgnairo.
Btazi. In q Issue Of february "a gives an nc
count Of the successful survey of Hao Frnn-
cisco river. from It's mouth to the head Of nnyi-
Il Jberts. which has been engaged six mon hs
at Tho work. Tho expedition reachod point
1900 miles from the sea. The Ne'rs thinks that
while L. c,nuot be- claimed that thla expedition
attained any JthIng like the glory Of Stanley
IN achieving n world. wide celebrity 10y his
olonr cut fnd distinct discoveries In Afrcn. yet
n dessrvedly we'll known and highly esteemed
African explorer. Cnpt. Richard II. Burton gave
to tho world two ponderous Volumes on his
descent of tho Rio ERo Francisco, IL task much
moro eHsP than its nscent to eay nothing of tho
careful observation mHde by tho chief regard
Ing the future navigation of the river and oil
Its practical possibilities Tho Ne,cs also states
that tho Empetor D,m Pedro Is heartily Soc
onding and sustaining Co Roberts, "a the hend
of the hydraulic commission. In improving tho
rivots and hnfbors of tho empire. With such
liberal mil DID and enlightened ruler as tho
Emperor Dom +, dro there Is no good reason
for want of prosperity In The ErBzilian em-
pire, and we nre Inclined to believe thRi tho
spesdy dew, lopment OF commercial relations
with this country. on ~ scale commensurate
with its importance. will solve n problem In
which tho people Of both nations nro vitality in
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03

te4 aea4H Cent? Plefaie Hats. rriH cell at
cents apiece.
200 dozen Boys Picnic Hats will sell at 10 cents =
apiece.
500 dozen Flno Straw Hats for Youths and
Children from 20 cents up.
$50 pairs Ladies' Kid slppers. with heels. MT &C
cents per pair.
1475 pairs Ohlld's Leather Lace Boots. with
heele. Mt 40 cents per pair.
a5 dozen Ladies' Cloth Slippers ut 25 oents Dor
pair.
lot Strap Tics at rs cents per pair.
lot Serge Slippers at 50 cents Der pair.
lot Ladies Serge Congress- Mt rs cents pex
pair
lot Ladies' Fox Congress at 81 per pair.
/ lot Child's Double-sole Button Boots at %
cents per pair.
lot Child's Kid Fox Button Boots at rs cents
per pair.
lot Child's Kid Button Boots at 81 per pair
And many other Bargains In the Shoe or Ha
line.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-03
AN IMPORTANT ELECTION.

The House Committee having reported that
tho contested seat In the Minnesota delpga-
tion Is vacant, n new election must take place
at once. Minnesota has three members. one
OF whom ie q Democrat md ono Republican,
and upon the result Of tho election to fiji this
va canCy much more depends than Is gem
orally supposed. for In the event OF the elec-
tion going into tho Uouee each State has
ono vote, and 1t requires majority OF oil the
States to elect. There being thIrty-elght
States In the Union. twenty ia n majority
The State delegations now stand:
Democratic ..................... ~ States
s'Hhtll'hh. ..+,....,.. lS
Indiana Democrats G Rppubli-
cans and / Greenbacker- doubt
'ui .s.-. ..-.--..
Minnesota II Democrat 1 Hepub-
llcan aud / to elect ........... 1
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-07-15

JAMES HAMMOND, respected and
well known citizen died at his residence
in this place, on Friday afternoon, from
an affection of the bronchial tubes. For
a long time deceased had been in feeble
health and had been troubled with a
cough for thirty-five years. Deceased
was born in Washington county, Pa, in
1908, and his parents removed to the
farm in Wheeling township where John
Watson now resides, five miles north
west of this place, in 1910. Thirteen
years ago he removed to st. Clairsville,
where he ended his days after having
been continual resident of the county
for seventy years. Mr.. Hammond was
one of our staunchest citizens, univer-
sally esteemed for his honesty and integ-
rity. During the greater portion of his
life he was a consistent member of the
u. P. church. His remains were in
tered at Unity, on Saturday afternoon
in the presence of many mourning
friends. A wife, one son, Robert, and
three daughters, Mrs. M. N. Henderson
of New Athens, Mrs. John Watson, ant
Mrs. W. S. Close, are the surviving mem
bers of his family; they have the earnest
sympathy of all in their severe affiiction