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National Republican., 1882-12-19
THROUGH ENGLISH sPEoTAcLEs
What is Thought OF American Newspapers
by n British Cousin.

pid.or In the Neaucd8Re Weekly Chronicle En9land
November Is.
1t is o well-understood doctrine in England
that newspapers are bound in honor to alb
stain from expressing opinions concerning the
guilt or innocence of an accused person until
he has been tried by the laws Of his country.
No such reticence appears to be observed in
America. Offenders are there tried in the
newspapers long before they come into court at
all. During the legal proceedings in all great
cases comments are freely made on the pros
poets of the prosecution, the demeanor of the
prisoner, or the conduct of the advocates and
judges concerned in the cause. If contempt of
court be recognized ofiense in America, it is
certainly not often punished. Nor is the law
of libel any more frequently put in force. If
it were there is scarcely journal in America
that would not have one or more of these at
fairs on its hands every week. When asked
how it was that certain public men whom
saw denounced in the newspapers as hercely
as if they were so many cutthroats or train
wreclers did not institute proceedings against
the libelers, was answered: "Oh, nobody
here pays any attention to newspapers"
A Washington journalist inquired of me one
day whether l thought "a newspaper con-
Quoted on American principles would take
in England" No, Ianswered, l thought not.
English people would not stand the constant
interference with their private affairs such as
was common in the United States. Our
papers, / added, are dull, but they are GER
tainly respectable. They discuss the public
conduct of public men, but they draw the line
at private character. In word, they respect
the decencies of private life. They are thus
less lively and piquant than American news
papers, but they obtain and deserve the good
opinion of the people. One can only fancy
what would happen if a newspaper of tho
standing of the Times or the Daily News
were to write of the lord mayor of London
or the chancellor of the eXchequer as some
American journals of similar Importance have
lately been writing of Gov Cornell and Secre-
tary Folger. 1t was in reference to the con-
test for the governorship of New York that
noticed how little influence newspapers exer-
else in public affairs. Day after day the New
York Herald vigorously advocated the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Wadsworth as the candidate of
the republican party; but the convention
which decided the matter not only chose Mr..
Folger, but bestowed scarcely any notice
whatever on the candidate of the New York
Herald. If American journals were less per-
sOnal they would be more influential. Dull
ness and heaviness are not characteristics of
newspapers in any of the states, They may
be libelous, scurrilous, offensive, vulgar but
they certainly are neither dull nor heavy,
neither commonplace nor conventional.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Another FaIsehood Exposed.

A rumor that Senator Cameron, of Pennsyl-
vania, had quarreled with his principal lieu
tenant, Col NJ, s, Quay, has led the latter to
say publicly: "Mr, Cameron and frequently
disagree about matters but we never fight,
There is no trouble between us. Col. Quay
is confident that the Pennsylvania senate will
be organized by the republicans, the inde-
pendent republicans taking part in the organ
ization. Concerning next year he has said
"If harmonious organization is effected in
the senate, in which l would be glad TO see a
marked recognition of the INDEPENDENTS
National Republican., 1882-12-19
The Army Bill.

The house committee on appropriations
completed the army bill late yesterday after
noon, after full days work upon it, and it
will be reported tomorrow as soon thereafter
as may be. 1t amounts in round numbers to
$23,OO0,0O0 and is $1,600,000 less than for the
current year. 1t is stated that the reduction
is distributed among the various items in the
bill. The bill recommends reduction of
aides, and also that no officer be assigned
according to his brevet rank Its allusion to
the retirement by age simply call attention to
the existing law
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Rurstinp OF n Boiler,

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1S.-About p. m. a
boiler burst at the Globe rolling-mill, No. Alb
West Front street. Thomas Malloy was in
stantly killed, Lon Hargrave was fatally hurt,
and the following were seriously injured I:
Dennis Lobby, John Costello, James Ryan,
John Ryan, Louis Hargrave, Thomas Kelly,
James Buchanan, and several unknown men.
The boiler had been cracked on the inside, so
it could not be detected.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Eating Diseased Pork.

DUBUQUE Dec. 1s.-The people of Cresco,
Howard county, are excited over the death. of
August Mast, From trichin@, caused by
eating diseased pork. His wife, three children
and a girl stopping with the family were all
sick last week from the same cause, Mast died
twenty-one days after eating the meat. Hopes
were entertained of the recovery of the chill
dren-two boys, aged eleven and two years
respectively, and girl aged eight. Mrs. Mast,
it was thought, would recover, but there is
little or no hope Of the recovery Of the Wis
itor Betty Gerhard
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Col. Corhin nnd the yYntch Comnnnx

Inquiry at the war department yesterday
developed the fact that no charges had been
preferred against Col. Corbin by the Lancaster
watch company. 1t is not believed by the
gentlemen who were associated with Col. Cor
bin on the fair committee, that any court mar
tial will be ordered, or, in fact, asked for. II
is thought by some of them to be a shrewd ad.
vertising dodge to bring the watch company
nrominentlY before the public.
National Republican., 1882-12-19


ferred to in few touching words by the
chaplain of the house. and the desk of the
late representative was appropriately draped
in black.
THE TOBACCO TAX.
Mr.. ButteFworth, of Ohio, offered n resolu-
tion rectiug that the agitation of the ques-
tion of reducing or abolishing the internal
revenue tax on tobacco has greatly injured
and continues to iniure trade in that article,
and that the allowance of a rebate on the
stock ON hand will prevent damage to the
trade mentioned and therefore declaring it
TO be the sense of the house that in case the
internal revenue laws be amended so as to re-
duce or abolish tho internal revenue tax on
tobacco, provision shall be made for allowing
a rebate of the tax paid on stock on hand at
the time such law goes into effect provided
that such stock is stamped and in unbroken
packages.
Mr. Mills, of Texas objected to the present
consideration of the resolution. The tobacco
manufacturers, he said, were just like any
body else affected by taxation.
Mr. Butterworth declared that the tobacco
trade was simply paralyZed by the agitation.
Mr.. Kelley. of Pennsylvania, said that the
house could have the opportunity of discuss
ing the whole question Immediately after the
consideration of the appropriation bill now
pending if ii so desired 1t was his purpose
to relieve the tobacco trade of this agitation
by having action on the question at the earliest
moment.
The resolution was referred to the commit
tee on ways and means.
THE SHIPPING BILL.
Mr.. Page, of California, chairman of the
committee ON commerce, favOrably reported
back the bill of the joint shipping committee,
and il was placed on the house calendar and
made the special order for Wednesday, the
third of January, 1883.
THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Mr.. Townsend, of Ohio, offered resolution
for holiday recess from December % to De.
Cember 26 and from December 80 TO January
.. Referred 10 the committee on ways and
means.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, chairman OF
the committee on ways and means, reported
back, without recommendation, the resolu
tion for IA holiday recess from December %
TO January 3.
Mr. HscOck of New York, inquired whether
the business of the ways and means committee
would be facilitated if the house should re-
main in session during the holidays.
Mr.. Kelley replied that both the business
of the country and Of the ways and meanE
committee would be facilitated.
Mr.. KassOn, of Iowa, thought that tho
over Christmas for two days aud over New
Years for two days.
Mr. HJHcltine, Of Missouri, moved to lay
the resolution ON the table-yeas 90; nays
l2J
Mr. Beach Of New York, offered an amend
MeA! sI!IkiIS cut "JanualS =" aud insert
National Republican., 1882-12-19
The WIN of an Arctic Explorer.

New YORK, Dec. 1s.-The will of the late
Jerome J. ollins, of the Jeanette, was filed
to-day. He gives all his real and personal
property to his mother Ellen. In the event of
her death the estate goes equally to her sons
William p, of Guatemala, Daniel F., of Min
neapolis, and Bernard A., of New York. The
will is dated Nav "a, 1879.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Sergeant I,allomtine Honoretl.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-This evening
Sergeant Ballantine, the English advocate,
was given reception by the Penn club of
this city at its club rooms The president of
the club, Mr.. Horace Howard Flurnoss, in
troduced him. The meeting was wholly in
formal, and there were no toasts or speeches
of any descriptions.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
The SEafin. Rink.

The first Monday night assembly since the
opening of the skating rink drew large
number of prominent persons to that popular
resort, among whom were Secretary and Miss
Folger, who seemed to enjoy the sport which
has become so fashionable in this city. Mr..
Curtis, the manager, so thoroughly under
stands the requirements of his patrons that
the large crowds are easily provided for and
the rink has become one of the most attractive
places for spending an evening.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Parnen on Emigration and the Good
Work OF the Arrears OF Rent Act.

Mr.. Parnell estimated that f3,000,000 of
arrears of rent would be wiped out by the
arrears of rent act. He believed that since
the commencement of the agitation 100000
reduction of rent had been obtained for the
people. The land courts would, under the
present system, take twenty-five years to set
tie rents. Such settlement he said, could
never go to the root of the question, which
could only be settled by the establishment of
a peasant proprietary. The claims of laborers
required immediate attention, which must be
brought about by agitation and organization.
He intended to induce everybody to induce
tenants to borrow money from the board Of
works to improve their holdings and afford
employment to laborers during the winter.
Such borrowing would also have the effect of
/ providing that tenants ought not to have to
pay landlords increased rent for any part of
improvements effected by tenants. Thus tho
decision in the case of Adams vs. DunSeath
| would be smashed and nrlxaSizeA
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Tho y,ro,pi, Tob.ooo Market.

LYNcHBURG, VA, Dec. 1S.-The report of
the secretary of the tobacco convention shows
that 1,679,92o pounds of tobacco have been
sold in this market since October l, a de-
crease of nearly 100000 pounds as compared
with the corresponding period of last year.
The falling off has been occasioned by bad
weather. The prices have been above the
average Of last year.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
snndnv srI,nnl uninn.

Seventeen schools were represented in the
meeting of the union that convened last even
ing in the parlors of the Y. NJ. c. A. The
paper read by Miss Florie Pike, of Mount
Zion NJ. Il. Sunday school, was specially
worthy of note. Its brevity was its only
fault. The programme of the institute fixed
for January s. o, 10, H. and 12 was presented,
and promises to be very attractive occasion,
National Republican., 1882-12-19
TncnI ytRnna.

The band which attended Bud Eagleston's
funeral on Sunday was Schroeder's, and not
Weber's, as was inadvertently stated.
Clair DOckery, nephew of L. f. Cannon,
died last week under very distressing circum-
stances. Mr.. Cannon left him in perfect
health when he started for New York. While
buying presents for the little one in that city
he received telegram announcing his death
from scarlet fever after an illness of only
thirty-six hours.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
no convert Railway Men.

BosToN, Dec. 16.-Conductor L. A. Harris,
of the Old Colony railway, who has gained a
reputation as revivalist among railway
men, will start tomorrow on a tour in COM
pany with Mrs. Smith, the western revivalist.
Their first stop will be made at Philadelphia,
after which they will visit Baltimore and pur-
sue their work along the line of the Baltimore
and Ohio railway.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
CoIored picIkpockets Arrcsted,

officer Montgomery, of the seventh precinct
station, last night arrested "Chalkie" White,
a notorious colored pickpocket, and another
colored man for picking the pockets of two
ladies who were walking on Seventh street.
On the way to the station both men made
strenuous attempts to escape and resisted the
officer, but they were safely landed in the
station, and will be taken before Judge Smell
to-day.
National Republican., 1882-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S,-Clarence Whistler
and Joe Acton wrestled catch as catch can at
the Madison Square garden tonight. Edwin
Bibbey was referee; Arthur Chambers Sec
onded Acton and James Pilkington, the oars
man, seconded Whistler. The match ended
in a draw, and the 5000 spectators left the
building disgustcd.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
nennrtmoni nnfs.

The issue of standard silver dollars from the
mints, for the week ended December l6, was
1856, 800, as against $lis,995, issued for the
corresponding period of last year,
The receipts from internal revenue We're
$s1l, ,lS77l, and from customs S770, 0,174.03,
The national bank notes received for re-
demption amount to S379,Q0O,
National Republican., 1882-12-19
For the Soldiers widows and Orphans

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1S.-A fair for the relief
of widows and orphans of soldiers of the late
war, was opened tonight in Concordia opera
house by Wilson post, Grand Army of the Re-
public. Gen. William S. Rosecrans made the
opening speech, followed by Paul Vandevoort,
grand commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic. Ex-Mayor Latrobe also spoke and
Paymaster Pritchard, U. s. NJ, was called for,
but he replied there was nothing of the navy
to talk about. There was plenty of water and
plenty Of officers and men, but Il scarcity of
ships. After better provision shall be made,
he would be glad tospeak of the navy. There
was a large attendance at the opening.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Opposed to Raislng tI,e Postage.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Dec. 1S.-A delegation
of Rochester seedsmen left. for Washington
to-day to protest against the proposed raising
of postage on fourth class mail matter. There
is great deal of feeling among the seedsmen
of this section of the state, representing large
pecuniary interests, against the proposed in
National Republican., 1882-12-19

mean the men who voted for Mr.. Stewart
the state can be recovered next year without
difficulty. hope to see Senator Stewart and
Gen. Beaver on the stump next year for the
gntnp tiptrot -
National Republican., 1882-12-19
Dritish BnrIs Goes Down.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch from
Vera Cruz reports the loss of the British bark
Aulora, from Ship island, with a cargo of lum-
ber. The vessel was insured in Palermo.
The crew were saved.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
A warming TO the FnithfnI.

QUEBEC, Dec. 1s-The archbishop of Que
bee has warned the faithful not to accept in
vitations for the Masonic ball to be given by
the fraternity here on February in honor of
the grand lodge.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
A stanmtur Ashore.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The steamtug Tails
man went ashore high and dry off Fort Wads-
worth, Staten Island, this morning. She is
valued at $1,000.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
A pnraIyzed Industrv.

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The liabilities of six of
the nine tin-plate firms which have failed
during the past fortnight aggregate 100000.
The trade is completely paralyzed for the
unnuant
National Republican., 1882-12-19

day was chosen before it was known when
Minister Ham'in would leave Spain, so that
tho occasion lacked the presence of Uncle
Hannibal" who ought surely to have led q
danpe--so much his delight-that evening, if
National Republican., 1882-12-19
THE HOUSE.

The death of Mr.. Orth, of Indiana, was re-
ferred to in a few touching words by the
chaplain of the house, and the desk of the
late representative was appropriately draped
in black.
National Republican., 1882-12-19
THE DEATH OF MIR, ORTH,

Mr., Browne, of Indiana, announced the
death of the Hon. Godlove S, Orth, Of In
diana, and, in respect to the memory of the
deceased, the house (at $500 adjourned,
Owing to the resolution for holiday recess
coming up as a privileged question, and ia
the long debate which ensued thereon, as well
as to the fact of the early adjournment of the
house, neither the states were called for bills
nor the committees for propositions to sus'
pend the rules circumstance which is al.
most without a precedent since the adoption
of the new rules,
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SLEEPY TED.

} Nj 4 n'f want ~ ~ 10 bel
(,r,uls ltiie. tir'I. sleepy Iri;
Ana 'ralnst M, wall ~ tirmil .t:u
behind him clinchci The dimplrd haiiaS'
= wish Il wasn't nirht ~ 'pn:
don't care nothing for the M1Mn'
don't care n the stars are out.
80 say the rcd In with pout'
. lin nos half through with an my piay'
don't kt nixni - well ~ dn>
wish wa. rro~paup fo.k-, ff-.
wish nurse VA. my child. guess
>. ia max. Nor ~ % hci, would
And ecoli hcr~lf-~ne-w WASH! kn'd'
Rrrn~ u dr,op thc iltfln heal. ~.
Though Ted DON'T want % y" ~ pc'.
hut up the stairs " lat ne goes.
Uis che X flushed rid ~ any rise,
And soon npnn his pillow white.
With mammals kiss fnr sweet "g'on-n'kns'
The little boy 10 ursamiani hi's.
Nor ops again his dear blue e,rs
Till morning sanbcans wake the any,
Aid call Ted u his merry play
M ID. Hrinf. ~ fWf LUftt INC.
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Children are very troublesome IL ask
inc questions. and they should always
be taught not to interrupt conversation
ii COMPANY: but this being understood
Il Il not desirable 20 refuse 70 answer
questions which an active child must
Ak 30 often. 10 be able 10 learn tne
WINS and whereforcs Of daily lie ny
| giving due attention TO these little
| Troublesome questions . child's tfues'
education may be in process. lo pe
/ sure there are parents who, having
solved these little mysteries. become
| indifferent TO them. and cannot lopk
upon the eager rcStlessness q 'nsi,
children with due consideration. z.
sympathize with their causes and traes
effects. By paying heed % tners
troublesome questions. however
child NAV learn many facts. for ms e.
ucation commences with his interest Y
what you may consider too trin'ns M
YOU TO notice. !.
BE always patient and fancy what y
would be u you II you were 20 enter
foreign land where the language WI
not Ineligible % you. and there Wa "
me willing 10 act the part Of interprie'eI
. ana teach YOU what this, that and 'ne
| other thing meant. nd
Children hunger after new things ana
, new ideas. They will learn with pleas
urc facts of history or 81 science iro',
the lips Of parents Or Of teachers. wn'.n
would seem drudgery X learned by rois
I from books: and they take great deisn'
!, N listening 10 the conversation 81 ,n's n,
!, licent peoplc therefore they should Y"
il,....,i n. rnr,air IL the drawing room
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Charlie visited park with his mother
and Younger brothers. Il was pleas.
ant place. There was high tower,
and stands. and pavilions. and i Wa
well shaded
II was lust a. he was ready 70 leave
the park that he saw deer. me deer
came toward him. lie seemed very
tame. He licked Charles hand and
the hands 81 the others lie seemed
delighted At being caresscd.
But somehow he really seemed 20
1 be most pleased with Charles atien-
tions. He rubbed his head against
| Charlie. as II he wanted. % say ~
| love Won Sometimes his manner wa-
4 4 little TOO earnest To be quite agreeable.
There was. perhaps. the least hint ~
The world of bunting; but Charlie
thought il was only the deer's way q
showing his love. 20 mamma. ne
cried. ..hc loves me bctter than any q
YOU"
walked slowly toward the gateway,
Charlie followed, still playing with me
deer. She was startled by sudden
cry Of distress ..Niamma. mamma
. IIIU IIIfrs AL ifWNtF't+ 49, ~ = <~'
deer bounding OF at full speed with
Charlie on his hack. And Charlie
could not even hold on % the deer
neck. for he was riding backwards.
The deer was frightened, and wa
making his best jumps. He went i'k'
the wind. No one laughed. for i wa
4 very dangerous ride. In few sec
onds Charlie was thrown. Over an
, over he went. and struck on the cdg'
: Of muddy pond. !,
The deer had suddenly .'bunted
7 under him while he stood facing hin
4 a. he threw up his head Charlie wa
= thrown on the deer's back. facing bacS
/. wards. And then the ride Tine dee
y was frightened. Charlie was frightened
\, I Mamma and the children were fright
Il ened. But what laugh. All ~ t'ha'
\ lic'< expense. after il was over'-a laug
Y that broke out again and again =
Z hours after. And how many TIM
= Charles words were repeated w
laughter: Mamma, he loves me %
a ter than any Of you"-Our Liffie o''s
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enct tne i'n'IoSs,'n ~ ,:s.. MN .n,'.;ns.
fcatcd HIM TOT ne tfe~iuen, \. no. n'''''.
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hesitation " sss ;,;n' ~. s.h.mrs
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politician "ny p sIsc sees
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victory before ~ So' COMMIT .'''.,,,r'.r s
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expeu'en' ~ ~ ~ s Xxx q YIN the
n,anen. Iep". .. pn.'',e h.,5 their
lul'S" '' ~ R,,;". audasious-
nLea'ns ~. nronf. ~ his
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mS ITSELF W. s,'', '....IsJ s.ch tactics
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IN al the comments made ~ the
champions 81 Mr.. Blaine upon hls ex-
Animation and alteration with NJ BEL
mont. ~ have failed % detect any en-
nianasion III defense 81 his attitude to-
warl Chill and Peru. Mr. Belmont Y
,.licd Al .ass.' .cur." puppy, !.
4 !. rattle-braincd boy "pursc-prond
;ackanapcS, and other pretty names
but NV real success achieved by MT.
Belmont u steadily ignored. This sue
ccs- consisted III compelling Mr.. Blaine
Is how that his policy" whatever
Tint may have been. was not poic,
which hc cared either % exploit Or Y
explain. Behind ~ audacious an n
bnmptions answers, his sarcasms an'
his snccr-. every intelligent person cou''
~cc. every intelligent person did see
thnt HI treatment n the South Amer
Ian negotiation was neither prudent no
fr,1<tworth,. He jokes'. Ne aatirlzed' 2
evsded. hc \. gos Che IaoSh % Belmont
several times. ne bean him "A sarca7'
ma blackcuard'sm. but b only dcel