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these effofts fan, II will be the duty Of Con-
gress to mitigate the evils already felt, and
prevent their increase BY such restrictions as,
without violence or injustice, will place upon
a sure foundation the peace Of our cOmmuni-
ties and the freedom and di nifty Of labor.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The appointment Of citizens to the various
executive and judicial Offices Of the Govern
ment is perhaps the most difficult OF all the
duties which the COnstitut on has imposed
upon the Executive The Constitution wise
" demands that Congress shall cooperate
with tn Executive Departments in placing
the civu service on q better basis. Expert
ence has proved that, with our frequent
changes Of administration. no system of re-
form can be made effective aud permanent
without the aid OF legislation. Appoint
monts % the military and naval service are
so regulated by law and custom as 70 leave
but little ground Of complaint. II may not
be wise 70 make similar regulations by law
for the civil service; but, without in
vading the authority or necessary dis
erection Of the Executive, Congress should
devise a method that will determine the
tenure Of office and greatly reduce the uncer-
tainfy which makes that service so uncertain
and unsatisfactory. Without depriving any
officer of his rights as a citizen, the Govern
ment should require him to discharge all his
official duties with intelligence, efficiency and
ia thfUlnesS. To select wisely from our vast
population those who are best fitted for the
many Offices to b. filed requires an &C
quaintance far beyond the range of any one
man. The Executive should, therefore, seek
and receive the information and assisfanc Of
those whose knowledge Of the communities
in which the duties arr to be performed hest
qualities them to ala them in making the
Wiscst choice.
TIE DOCTRINES OF THE PABTY
The dOctEines announced b. the Chicago
Convention are not the temporary devices Of
party to attract votes and carry an election;
they are deliberate convictions resulting from
a careful study of the spirit Of our institu-
tons, the events of our history and the best
impulses of our people. In my Judgment
theSe principles should control the legislation
and administration of the Government. In
anv event, they will guide my conduct until
experience points better way. If elected, it
will be my purpose to enforce strict che Hence
TO the Constitution and the laws, and to pro-
mote, as best / may, the interest and honor
of the whole country. relying for support
upon the wisdom Of Congress, the intell.
gence and patriotism of the people and the
favor of God With great respect, ! am very
truly yours, JAMES A. GARFIELD.
To the Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman o.
Committee.
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PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

The good that men do lives after
them-until the lawyers can break the
will. Detroit Free Press.
Ladies have the right to bare arms,
and they must also be furnished with a
good supply of powder.-M. O. Pica-
yttHe.
The man who went on FOOLS err
rand was probably performing one of
his own commissions.-BOS Trans
script. 1FFr T.trF
Why is Hymen always represented
as bearing a torch? Boston Post. Be-
cause only light-headed people think of
marriage. -AeV HaUeH Register.
"A story in an exchange says: 1.-The
boy stood with bated breath, waiting
for his father" Had his mouth full
of fish worms, we Philadelphia
Item. H. .-. ...
The girl who, overcome by her emo
tons while reading one of Marion Ev-
ans novels, burst into a flood of tears,
was mopped up by her mother and
wrung out into the sink.-Grdphic.
Many persons who rake through
another's character with a fne-tooth
comb, to discover a fault, could find one
with less trouble by going over their
own character with a horse-rake.-
Whitehall Times.
A writer on poultry raising says:
Fowls must have ample range to do
WE'LL Give them range of the kitchen
and dining-rOom and a chance at the
garden and the flowers beds, without
Shoes at them, and they will do
splendidly.-N. o. PjcayuHe.
Said Angelina, suddenly breaking
the oppressive silence, Don't you feel
afraid of the army worms, Theodore,
that are coming so rapidly this way?n
The question was such strange one
that TheOdOre's surprise caused him to
look right ut Angelina for the first time
in his life. Why did she ask that, he
wanted to know. 90, nothing she
replied as she toyed with her fan;.'only
the papers say they eat every green
thing wherever they 90" Boston
Transcript.
-"Gem'len, in closin' dis meetin','
said Brother Gardner, as he nodded to
the triangle sOunder, "dar am some
few things dat it am well to bar in
mind. De cowcumber wasn't made to
eat widout peelin', and de harvest-ap-
pie contains more deviltry to de squar'
rod dan all odder fruits in de land 7 Be
moderate in your eatin', sensible in
what you drink an doan' 'spect dat de
Lawd kin porshun you out jist de kind
of weather you want an leah de crumbs
to your nayburs. detroit Free Press.
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LATE NEWS ITEMS.

GEN. ARTHUR's letter of acceptance
OF the Republican nomination for Vice
President was published on the 18th. The
writer claims that the colOred voters have
been and are practically debarred of their
right to vote in many Of the former slave
holding States, and that their only hope for
securing the free exercise Of the franchise
lies in the success Of the Republican party.
He indorses the resolution referring TO the
public service adopted by the Chicago Con-
vention, and adds thereto his opinion that
the acceptance Of public office, high or
low, does not relieve one Of any Of his
responsibilities as a citizen or impair
any of his rights to speak and act in
political matters according to his own
will and conscience. In conclusion he urges
that Democratic success in the coming cleo
ton can only be achieved by the "united sup
port of that section which sought
the forcible destruction Of the Union,
and which, according TO all teachings Of our
past history, will demand ascendancy in the
councils of the party, to whose triumph it
will have made by far the largest contribu-
ton"
Dr.. c. B. WHITE, Sanitary Director
of the AuXiliary Sanitary Association, and
DR.. Jones, President of the Board of Health,
certify there is not a case Of yellow fever in
New Orleans, nor has there been a case in
that city this summer.
TIE recent Presidential contest in
Mexico did not result in an election by tho
popular vote, neither candidate having a
majority. Gen. Gonzales has a plurality,
and it is believed he will be elected by Con-
greSs, in which event President Diaz will
enter the Cabinet as Minister of War and
become Chief of the Army.
THE Secretary of War has ordered
Gen. Pope o turn over to the civil authori-
ties Payne and his followers, arrested for
trespassing upon Indian territory, and mean
while the Attorney General is TO determine
upon the method of prosecution to which
they will be subjected. 'yE
MAJOR THOMAS WOODWARD and C.
N. Munden, two prominent citizens of Prin-
cess Anne County, Va, got into dispute on
the 18th i'll which pi>:o's We're used. Mood
ward was killed and Munden fatally
wounded. Both were partially intoxicated.
JAMES DONEGAN, who shot and killed
Policeman GriegO, at Santa Fe, y. NJ, was
hanged by mob on the morning Of the 18th.
DIR. TANNER entered upon the twenty
first day Of his fasting at Clarendon Hall, |
New York, on the 18th. Pulse. temperature
and respiration were all nearly normal;
weight, I3j pounds, a total decrease of - IL !
pounds ince the beginning of his fast.
IKE Texas cattle fever is reported as
prevalent in some localities in Southern
Kansas.
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A Tramp Who Has it Down Fine.

There is tramp who haUnts the east
end of Galveston vino has got it down
fine. He has reduced it to a perfect Svs-
TEN. He has his regular customers. so
to speak. He knocked at the door of a
house. The owner came out. As soOp
as he saw the tramp he said: Q. Now.
look here; last week l gave you nickel
to stay away for ten days and here you
are back again" The tramp put his
hand to his forehead and was lost in
thought for several minutes. Then he
said: g You are light, Colonel. Your
regular assessment is not due vet for a
week. When l get back to my count
ing-room I'll pay off my head book
keeper and discharge him. He has neg
lected to give you the proper credit on
the ledger" - Well, 90 on now"
Z" All right, Colonel; this is not q pro-
fessional call; it is only complimentary.
No extra charge" 1t was a Galveston
tramp, too, who grumbled when he was
asked to take dime out of a quarter.
He said that the year previous he had
been out fifty dollars by losses in making
chance
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Pleasures Of Eating.

eve have frequently been inclined
to think" says an English reviewer,
THAT the most generally delightful pas
Sages in fiction are those which describe
eating and drinking To mention no
other case, it is interesting to see how
carefully Scott arranges his victuaiing
department. 10 read Of Dandie Dm-
mont and Van BeesT, Brown, and TIE
dOings of the knight of the Fettcrlocl
and the Friar fCOpmanhurst, IS enough
to give oneself an appetite for dinner.
Perhaps the same principle may account
for the pleasure with which an audience
always cOntemplates the consumption
of imaginary food at a theatrical ban
quet. - "a
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22
Easier Maintained than Regained.

The original farmers of New England
cropped their lands severely and as
production waned sought the valley of
the Mohawk, of the Genessee, the fresh
soil OF Ohio and eventually the fertile
prairies further West. In the South the
millions of acres of old fields abandoned
to sedge, then thick with young pines
which rapidly become a forest, tell the
tale of exhaustive husbandry of piO-
neers, and exhibit natures method of re-
cuperation. The wheat growers of Min
nesOta and Dakota exhibit an intensified
rapacity under the name of enterprise
and the sOil-rObbers of California are
among the boldest of their race. Al
ready signs of exhaustion appear IN
spots before the pillow has subdued more
than a mOiety of available area and the
wisest cultiVators are calling for an
abandonment of the vicious system.
The story of Genesee is familiar and
was most effectively told a few weeks
ago by our valued contributor, the
Hon. T. p. Root. Famous once for
wheat-growing as a specially. single
generation saw the decline Of fertility
from continuous cropping without use
of manure. The change to mixed nus
bandry was not made till necessity COM
PEELED it. With the reduced fertility
came the wheat-midge, misfOrtunes that
are naturally associated, as parasites
infest weak animals and fungus starved
plants. Ii was seen that a greater va
riety OF crops must be grown and that
they must be consumed mainly or the
farm. Thus came In the industries Of
wOOl-grOwing. Embarrassing, dairviur.
cattle feeding and sheep-fa.faaug.
With this diversity rotation was 41tu-
rally suggested. Corn, oats, wheas and
clover, the first on MANFRED clover sod.
with dressing of commercial fertilizer
for the third was a common system,
varied by equivalent rotations Of other
crops to suit the needs of the grower or
the peculiar requirements of soils
Following this course of improve
ment, the necessity of draining ap-
peared and the means for accomplish
ing it grew ont of enlarged production.
Thus step by step resuscitation pro-
ceeds, until larger yields Of wheat are
obtained than ever by the most skill
full, but on a smaller breadth OF the
total area under crop. Occasionally Il
pioneer adopts rational practice and
shows how much easier and more profit
able is keeping fertility than regaining
it, but he is TarG 0CiS and affects but
little the genera! tenor OF the prevalent
practice. Experience is a dear school
and the pioneers rarely learn IL any
Other.-N y. Tribune
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he committed suicide. The sons and
daughters who died, with the exception
OF two or three, were taken away in
childhood. So the large mansion, with
its richly-furnished rooms. is shut up
from the sunlight and rarely echoes to
the patter of childish feet. The mis-
treSs lives in the back part, but exer-
cises a care over the whole house. which
is kept in a state of perfect order and
neatness. Though she has lived on the
prairie for forty years, yet the express
siOns that SAVIOR of her early life in 3
densely-wOoded State still cling to her,
and if you find her in her working dress
among her flowers. she viii beg you to
excuse her appearance, adding, Hook
as if | was Just out of the timber "
Louise c. Jones, in LIppiusottS Magazine.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

Ventura County, Cal. the Free
Press thinks is the boss count 'i0- oil,
having produced coal oil. ca--. 9fI.
linseed oil, mustard Oil and las- B. MT
least, some Of the best olive OF
ever entered market.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

TIE current coin Of life is plain sound
sense. We drive a more substantial
and thriving trade with that than with
aught else.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

TIE elephant is his own baggage
smasher. and carefully keeps his trunk
under his eyes when travelling.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

The writer who shoots folly as it flies
makes good wing shot.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

THE Mississippi State Board of Health
on the 10th passed an order that no railroad
cars shall be. allowed to enter Mississippi
and no steamboat or other water craft shalt
be allowed to land at any point in the State,
unless they have undergone examination by
an officer of the National Board Of Health.
Persons from New Orleans must have GER
tificates that they have not been exposed to
Infection tFt-@ aha4 CAB. aas
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

CAPTAIN PAYNE, with twenty-five of
his followers, has been again arrested for
invading forbidden territory. The arrest
was made by detachment Of Indian scouts
under command Of Donald, Government
guide. Instructions are TO turn the trespass-
ers over to the commanding officer at Cald-
well, Kansas. FE4.-... ...r -
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

THE Democratic National Committee
on the 14th paid formal visit to Samuel
Tilden and presented the resolution in refer
ence TO him passed by the Cincinnati Con-
Vention. EH-GOv. Stevenson made an ad-
dress on behalf Of the Committee, to which
Mr.. Tilden briefly responded
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

THE War Department is in receipt of
Information that sensational reports about
the invasion Of Indian territory are without
foundation. Gen. Pope says that the invS-
sion r. a myth; ard the force Of troops is
sufficient to eject any parties who may at
tempt 90 enter. hs
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

THE anniversary of the taking of the
Bastile, july IA, which under the Republic
has become the National Fete day of France
in lieu Of the Fete Napoleon, was celebrated
in Paris with great magnifcence. The
Cathedral Of Notre Dame was illuminated
in a most novel manner, the entire building
being lighted up externally in such a man
ner that it resembled vast structure Of
porcelain. I. T = -sF e. al ~ W..
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

THE Missouri State Greenback Con-
ventiOn was held at Sedalia on the 14th. The
following State ticket was placed in nomi-
nation: For Governor, Luman A. Brown,
OF Howard County; Lieutenant Governor,
Homer f. Fellows, of Greene; Sec
rotary of State, o. D. Jones, of
Knox; Auditor, DR.. A. C. Marks,
of st. Clair; Treasurer, John NJ. Sneed, of
Pettis; Attorney-General, Major A. NJ.
McGintey, of Moberly; Judge of Supreme
Court, Peter E. Bland, of st. Louis. The
resolutions indorse the platform adopted
by the National Greenback Convention at
Chicago.
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TIE NEWS IN BRIEF
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

ANOTHER mining horror has occurred
in Wales. AT an early hour on the morning
of the 10Th an explosion took place in the
new black vein pit Of the London and South
Wales Colliery Company, at Risca, six miles
from Newport. The pit is go yards deep.
The force of the explosion was so
great as to utterly destroy the ven
tilating fan in the up-caSt r-blast,
thus cutting off every vestige Of hope Of es-
cape to the 12O men below, all ofwhom were
doubtless suffocated in a short time. A
number of explosions of a like fatal eharae-
ter have occurred in the same mine, one in
1850, by which 145 lives were lost. .--
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-07-22

The material interests of this country, the
traditions OF its settlement. and the senti-
ments of our people have led the Govern
ment to offer the widest hospitality to emf
grants who seek our shores for new and
happier homes. willing to share the burdens
as well - the benefits OF our society, and in
tend. ~ chat their pOsSgr.ty shall become an
Uud stinguishabe part Of our population.
The recent movement Of the Chinese 10 our
Pacific coast partakes but little Of the quail
ties Of such an emigration, either in its Fur-
poses or It's result. 1t is too much like an
importation to be welcomed without restric-
ton; too much like an invasion TO be looked
upon without soIicitude. We cannot consent
20 allow any form of servile labor to
be introduced among Us under the
guise Of immigration. Recognizing the
gravity of this subject the present Adj
ministration, supported by Congress, has
sent to China a Commission Of distinguished
citizens for the purpose of securing such a
modification OF the existing treaty as viii
prevent the evils likely to arise from the pres
eut situation. II is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be success
ful, without the loss of commercial inter
course between the two powers, which prom
ISIS a great increase Of rec prOcal trade and
tie enlargement Of our markets. Sh1g'j
National Republican., 1880-03-13
nonernl nrnniIn nic,Icn.

City OF Mexico, March no, via Bnow NJ.
VILE, March i2.-Gcncral Grant returned
from the Pachuca mines, aud Al Ouusco took
the train direct for Pueblo without coming 10
the capital At Pueblo the reception was
brilliant, aud the entertainments are main-
tanned in tho most brilliant style by the
authorities and by private society, whic,i Zen
Pueblo Is noted for its refined hospitnlities.
The visit TO the celebrated pyramids ot
Cholula was very interesting. A ma giuidcicnt
hall has been rendered by the authorities Co
General Grant on Monday OF Holy Week. but
he will not remain In the country until then.
lie intends TO sail on the 18th for Galveston,
aud then take the route 20 san Antonio aud
Leadville. On last Monday the British resi-
dents presented TO Colonel Foster aud his vile
testimonials Of tboir regards; that 10 Mr. Fo1-
ter is Il magnificent painting by Mcxico's dis.
tinguished artist, Leaudro Alyares; that 20
Mrs. Foster Is a beautiful diamond bracelet.
Tho Fosters follow General Grant aud expect
to be in New Orleans about the 22d. Last
night President Diaz gave grand banquet To
Mr.. aud Mrs. Foster, who are daily receiving
farewell entertainments from those prominent
in Mexican society.
GALVESTON TEXAS, March IA dispatch
to the NeUs from the city OF Mexico, March II
says: The Governor of State at Pueblo, at
tonded by his secretary, returned General
Grants visit yesterday. General Grant
visited the exposition during the evening aud
expressed himself pleased with somo Of the
articles on exhibition, aud on the same even.
ing, accompanied by bis party, ho visited the
Guerrers theatre. The theatre was iastclully
adorned, brilliantly illuminated and crowded
with people Yesterday morning General
| Sheridan and several Others visited the horti.
| cultural town of Cholula. Meanwhile General
Grant and party visited the Casa do MIterni.
| dad, the factory of Senor Rudo, aud Other
places. The ladies' of the party alterward at
tended several churches. Last night tho en-
tire party attended literary entertainment
ut tho Exposition building. General Grant
asked for copies of all the speeches made dur
| ing the evening. The party left Pueblo thl'
morning at o'clock and arrived here at 1.
o'clock,
National Republican., 1880-03-13
Tho Now Indian Commissioners.

The Michigan Bay City Tribune makes the
following very just comments relative to the
now Indian Commissioner, who has arrived
and Is now in his place.
The confirmation Of Mr.. Trowbridge as indian
Commissioner places him In one of the most dan.
gcrous aud difficult positions under tho Govern
ment. II requires tho mpst resolute will and in
domitable courage, united with official aud per-
sonal integrity. absolutely bnvulnorable. The mo-
mcnt that contractors find that they can neither
use him or chent him, they will attempt TO destroy
him. The slightest wGvcring or hesitation In deal
ing with the scoundres that will swarm about
him. win be fatal To him. If Mr. Trowbridge fails,
feel that he will not will be because he Is too
amiHblo and lorbearlng. There Is only one way to
deal with the raycnous crew OF contractors who
will surround him, and that Is TO make them
know that their ouly hope II IN faithfully comply
lug with their obligations to tho Government.
To this may he added tho assurance of those
who know him best, that no is not only amia-
bic, but lrm and positive in whatever he
thinks IL right. Ho possesses the will and the
stamina to resist improper influences, aud
will not be used or iutimidated in tho faith.
ful performance of official duty.
National Republican., 1880-03-13
Tho Cnttle pisease board.

President Lo Duo-The board will now
como TO order CIho two members, Messrs.
Evarls aud sherman, stop talking over the
proposed illumination Of tho State Department
building next month. and draw their chairs
up close TO the Presldent.)
Prosdent-Tho first business before the
board is whether diseased cattle be admitted
across the borders from Canada and---y
mot il they don't pay tho duty" says Sher-
man.
lisa question of international law" quoth
Evarts.
Tho board must come TO order" cries the
irato Lc Due. "The most important question,
however, is the appropriation. All this board
wants is opportunity. If"
"Thoy don't illuminate that building next
month when there is full moon. Why, it's
hard to toll when there will DO another,
and"
'It's not been discussed In Cabinet yot,"
says Sherman, but"
1--WE must have ORDER" cries Le Due.
Lets adjourn then" says Evarts.
agreed" cries sherman, aud the board
thereupon adjourned, leaving Le Due to put
out the lights,
National Republican., 1880-03-13
The stoIon Mnnhattnn HANK Bonds.

The Secretary of the Treasury, upon tho
advice OF the First Comptroller, has referred
to the Court of Claims case involving the
title to q large amount Of United States bonds
originally owned by the Manhattan bank of
New York. and subsequently stolen, and pur.
chased by various banks and firms in New
York and London meantime tho bonds were
called for redemption by the Secretary. On
their face they were redGemable at tho discre'
tion of the Government, but wero not payable
until 1885. The questions now are whether
the bonds fall under the rules Of ordinary
commercial papor which is overdue, and what
distinction thore is between the redcemabil'
ity and the payablity of the bonds under tho
circumstances The decisions of the courts
on these questions are conflicting, and on this
account the First Comptroller, to whom the
matter was referred, advised its reference to
tho Court of Claims under authority con-
tanned In ction 1868 of the Revised Statutes.