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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Trustworthy statistics of the number
of sheep in the United States are said to
be as follows: The total number of sheep
in 1860 was %, All ,275. In 1870 it was
%, 477,951. In 1880 it was 35, 191, $3.50,
or including ranch sheep, 1881, 389.
During the last ten years there has been
an increase in thirty States and Terri
tories, and a decrease in sixteen. Four
of the latter were Southern States and
twelve were Northern States east of the
Missouri river, including five New Eng
land States, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois
and Iowa. The net decrease in all the
Northern States east of the Missouri
river is more than offset by the increase
in the single State of Texas. The real
fact seems to be that sheep-growing has
been abandoned in certain States for
more profitable occupations, OF because
it could be done more cheaply elsewhere
in the country. But on the whole the
industry has had an enormous increase,
the number of sheep in the United States
having increased fifty per cent. in ten
years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The st. Louis Republican has not
much of an opinion of that old moss.
back stalwart Bourbon, Attorney General
Brewster. 1t says of him:
''The Brewster bubble didn't sail long,
and there is nothing of it to brag about
any more. This eccentric antediluvian
is a generally acknowledged humbug
now. and nobody dares pirate of his
talents any longer. If he held high
position at the Pennsylvania bar. it
would be better for himself as well as
for the country if he could be translated
back at short notice. He is certainly
not calculated to shine as Attorney Gen.
eral, and his mistakes run him very close
to, if not actually on. the ground where
either ignorance or negligence is defined
as criminal. I"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09
American Agriculture.

According to the recently published
report of Mr. Schurz, Public Land Com
missioner, it is shown that the amount
of arabic land still subject to occupation
under the homestead and presumption
acts is barely enough to meet the de-
mands of settlers for two years more.
In view of this statement Mr.. Francis
A. Walker has reviewed IN the Prince
ton ReUieU for May, from a statistical
point of view, the progress Of American
agriculture made during the last hun
bred years. From this article it seems
that more than so per cent. of the 8, $780,,
600 farms of the United States are cul-
tivated by their owners-in the Northern
States as many as so per cent, and in
Connecticut. Maine, Massachusetts,
Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota 80
per cent. In the thirteen Southern
States, of which full statistics have been
gathered, the number of farms has in
creased 65 per cent. since 1870, and the
number of farmers who own their own
land has increased almost as largely.
These statistics, remarks a contem-
porary, show not only that the
American farmers are more thrifty and
independent than the agricultural class
of any other country, but that as class
they become more thrifty every decade.
The mechanical improvements made
during the last hundred years in agricul-
ture have wrought as great revolution
as in any other industry, and every i'm
portant mechanical help has either been
an American invention or was first made
efficient by American enterprise. In a
very general way the problem of adapt
ing crops to soils and climates has been
probably solved, but the most profta-
bic line of work now open is a more
scientific and minute solution of this
problem. In this matter we must
learn of European experience. Our
horses, particularly our running
and trotting horses, our wool
and the Devons and Shorthorns that
we export to England, show the impor-
tant work done by American farmers.
The establishment of experiment sta
tions by many of the States, especially
the Southern States, shows that time
is coming of intensive as well as extern
sive farming, of high culture as well as of
wide tillage. The vast area that has
been proftably brought under cultiva-
ton, the character of the farmers, the
mechanical helps and the successful be-
ginning of a real American science of
agriculture, the late Superintendent of
the Census thinks, are the most signif-
cant facts shown by the census, and the
results thus shown the greatest industrial
achievement in the history of the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

There seems to be a general demand
.or reduction of letter postage. 1t is
hought that Congress will have suf1.
ient ground for such step in the exist
be state of the Postal Department,
7hOse receipts are now about equal to
IS expenditures, whereas they have al
gays hitherto been behind. In Great
Britain letter postage is only two Of our
ents, for a single letter, and there is no
efficient reason way the people of the
United States should now pay higher
ate, especially as double the weight can
,e sent in England in a single letter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

It viii be remembered that a short
time ago Henry Galleschet, of South
Carolina, a cOlOred man, was set upon
and brutally beaten by Henry Glover,
Asbury Davis and nine other men, all
colored, for no other reason than that he
was Democrat. On Friday last these
eleven jealous cOlored stalwarts were
sent to the penitentiary for five years at
hard labor for their Incorporate and in
judicious display of partisan zeal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The Canadian papers are filed with
scussions pro and con-, Of the subject
gerrymandering. 1t appears that the
esent Conservative regime over there
s undertaken to redistrict the Province
Ontario much in the same way the
sDublicans do that kind Of work on
4 side of the line-that is to say, by
ocess Of gerrymanderlng which gives
party in power a majority OF the
islative districts OF "ridings, " as they
N them in Canada. The Rochester
" Union remarks: "0ur neighbors
rapidly acquiring the arts Of political
canery, taking the Republican
rtv for their guide and exemplar.
ey have adopted the pernicious doc
ae Of protection. and now gerryman-
ing and all manner Of political sharp
aciices come naturally to thel- hand. :"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Among the bills introduced in the
House yesterday was one by Mr.. Cal
kins, Republican, of Indiana, providing
for another Arctic exploration voyage.
The sad fate Of the Jeanette and the
Rodgers is too fresh in memory for any
such bill to pass. The open polar sea
may exist, but the large number Of valu-
able lives which it seems necessary to be
sacrificed before it can be discovered
can be much better utilized in some
other way. The country has evidently
had enough Of Arctic expeditions to
safisfT it for some time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Speaking of the increased receipts
from sales Of whisky, beer and tobacco
in Baltimore, as shown by the report of
the Collector Of Internal Revenue for
the month Of April, the american says:
From this it will be seen that, while
almost every branch Of trade has been
steadily declining, and while the outlook
for a good spring trade throughout the
country is anything but reassuring, the
receipts Of taxes on these articles are
greater than ever. Here is an excellent
illustration for the political economist. "
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09
A letter to the New York Sun fr!

A letter to the New York Sun from
Dakota Territory denies that the people
there are unanimous for a division of
the territory and the admission
of. the southern half into the Union
as a State. The writer claims that
sentiment is about equally divided (;
that most of the disunionists are
aspirants for the United States Senate
or some other Office, or have some axe to
grind, while among those opposed to
division can be found the farmers. me
chanics and tradesmen, who are devel-
oping that new empire, and who are con-
tent to remain as a Territory for few
years longer, until such time as the peo-
pie who come into that undeveloped land
can improve their claims and place them
selves in position to bear the expense
Of Statehood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Late reports from Louisiana indicate
that the cane which was covered by the
floods is not so much injured as there
was reason to fear that it would be. This
is accounted for by the low temperature
at the time of the floods, which retarded
the growth of the young cane instead of
rotting and killing it. In the regions
which escaped inundation the prospects
for a large crop of sugar are favorable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The House Election Committee pro
oses soon to bring forward the case Of
.ackey against O'Connor, of South
a,olina. Chairman Calkins of that
5Iamittee says he expects the Demo
ats viii probably ilibuster against
ating Mackey, but he proposes to
ring the case to an issue at any cost.
j this case Dibble is the sitting mem
N, O'ConnOr having died, and Dibble
ing elected to I'LL the vacancy at a
becial election when Mackey refused to
) a candidate upon the ground that he
as chosen over O'Connor at the first
sction, and, therefore, O'Connor's
.ath did not create a vacancy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

There is a movement on foot in Vir-
ginia to nominate ParsOn Massey as an
anti-AIahone candidate for Congressman
at-large in Virginia. It is believed that
Boss" Malone and the administration
lists can be badly beaten.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

Congress will probably appropriate the
necessary thirty-five thousand dollars for
the purchase Of certain manuscripts and
correspondence Of Benjamin Franklin,
which are now owned in England
There has been talk of doing this for
some time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The New York Herald characteTiZes
the tariff commission bill as ga bill for
the indefinite postponement of taxation, ,"
and says: 1T is a measure in the inter
est Of lObbies and jobs, and some
monopolies. and against the plain inter
est Of the people"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The United States Supreme Court yes
teTday decided that the court martial
which tried Mason had full authority for
its action, and that the sentence pro-
nounced sgainst him was not excessive.
That settles Mason. His only hope now
is for a Presidential pardon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The President has signed the new anti
Chinese bill. The main difference be-
tween this bill and the vetoed one is
simply one of time, this providing for a
prohibition of Chinese immigration for
ten and the other for twenty years. Yet
Mr.. Arthur said that he vetoed the first
bill because of fundamental objections"
thereto. The prospect of losing the
Pacific States by the interposition of an
other veto has evidently removed said
fundamental objections.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The Wisconsin Legislature has set an
example Of industry, economy and wis
dom which the Legislatures of other
States might well follow. 1t adjourned
last Friday after "a brief. dignihed and
iudicious" session of only two weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

It turns out that the TASKS of the in
fernaI machines sent to Vanderbilt and
Field were of German manufacture and
smuggled into this country. The con-
trivances we're vastly more destructive
than at first supposed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09
Che ggorning Atws.
TUESDAY. MAY 9, 1852.

The opinion that Dorsey has gone to
keep Howgate company is fast settling
into conviction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The Massachusetts, Legislature, now in
session, is opposed to a national appro-
priation for common schools.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

It is estimated that between 60, 600 and
"a. 900 American tourists will go over TO
Europe this summer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

The missing Dorsey, who IS wanted IN
Washington to answer to the charge OF
stealing, is Secretary Of the Republican
National Executive Committee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09
Boarding.

DLEASANT BOARD can be had in private
L family, Piedmont region, Orange county,
Va, one-Quarter mile from station. Mail daily.
References required. Address A. 9. MASON,
Mason, Orange county, Va.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09

the elements IS productive of much rheuInaeIsln
among them, and they suffer considerably 1rom
pains, the result of cold, bruises, sprallns &c
ST. JACOBS OIL is a favorite remedy with these
men, because of the splendid service 1t renders
them. Captain Schmidt, of Tompk1nsyllle,
Staten Island, n. Y, says that he has been
great sufferer from rheumatism for many years
He had severe rheumatic pains in nearly every
portion of his body and suffered so that at times
he would be entirely unable to attend to active
ever, and, as YOU see. I am able to work without
any trouble. attribute my recovery entirely to
ST. JACOBS OIL, for felt better as soon as com
meneed to use that remedy; and whenever feel
anything like rheumatism coming on, rub the
place with the OIL, and it always does what is
claimed for it. Finding ST. JACOBS OIL did me so
much good, got my family to use it whenever
they had any pains or colds, and it has done good
in every case when they have tried it. l can
say that ST. JACOBS OIL is a mighty good rheu-
matte remedy, and don't intendt to be Withoutit"
This experience is such as has been enjoyed not
only by yachtsmen and others, who follow the
water, but by people in every walk of life and
vetri of pursuit the whole world over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-09
Dry 6uuds.
Special Bargains for This Week.

Buntings, in all shades,
Pique &C.,
1-2c.
Quality I2c
1-3c
600 Pieces Fine Dress Goods reduced One-half.
Pieces Silks MORE satins very
1000 Parasols 1Oc. up positively half
so Children goods just
81.
20 Dozen Foster Gloves choice quality at only
81 20.
Our Popular Perfumed Kid Gloves
ranted, at 81 20.
20 Dozen Chdrens and Misses Kid Gloves good cheap
styles,
Foster Hook, Elastic and Buttons, great variety
so Dozen at 5Oc. equal % any
Dotted Embroidered from IL 12c to
Zoe. per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12
TIE BRIDGE INVESTIGATION.

Mayor Low was seen at the Brooklyn City Hall
yesterday afternoon by Tribune reporter IN re-
gard TO his intentions concerning the bridge inyes-
figation and his visit to Edge Moor on TUESDAY, MIR
Low said " visited Edge Moor Yesterday where
Won NAV say. was successful ID securing the COM
pletion of the promised work this month. AS soon
as am able | shall give my attention TO the duty
imposed upon nc by the bridge trustees in regard
10 investigating the financial ADMINISTRATION OF the
bri lge but further than that don't care TO say
what my probable course will be-"
Speaking moro i'll detail OF the work at Edge
Moor. The Mayor said that he found the company al
work on the bridge material IL all its branches; II
have every reason to think" said he " that All the
materisl Will be finished by the 31st of October In
regard to the claims, Mr. Sellers sad that the
Edge Moor Company had not taken. nor INTENDED to
take. the stand described at the meeting of the
trustees on Monday. They expected the trustees to
examine the bill and act upon 1t III far spirit, but
they should not make their own progress with the
bridge work depend upon the trustees acting on
tncir claims in advance. | assured him that the
trustees were disposed TO do what was rght ana
fair"
Mayor Grace has written to Mayor Low. saving
that he is willing to confer at amy time relative To
the Investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12
BIyRGLARs In FAR ROCKAWAY.

The village of Far Rockaway was visited by
different dwellng-houses. AT the house of James
Cunningham they stole gold watch and chain
and $14 in money. At Wills Hotel they secured
liquors and cigars. At the house of f. II. Cole Mr.
Coles child lay dead, and the tlieyes were surprised
by the watchers. At Grfing's Hotel the thieves
obtained $40, and left revolver and jimmy IN
the bar-roo1 At Mrs. Danielss they entered the
sleepng-room of a boarder named Mott and stole
his clothing, S25 i'll money and revolver from
under his pillow They then went to the bedroom
of Mrs De Mott and stole her gold watch and chain.
At Mrs. Postley's a sealskin sack valued at $500
was stolen. At the Ashmore the thieves stole
jewery vaued at over 300. The burglars were
seen twice by the occupants of dwellings but they
could not be recognized as they wore masks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12


TARY INSPECTOR COMPLAINTS AND SUCCESS
TIONS.
The following report, prepared by Sanitary In
spcctor G0ldschmdt, read at the meeting OF the
Board of Health on Tuesday:
W DE F. DAY, NJ. d. Sanitary superintendent.
SIR: In accordance with your directions / have the
honor make the following report upon the methods OF
lighting and Vcntilating the FOurth-aYe. tunnels:
The suuken elevated tracks connecting the Grand
Central Depot with the Harlem River though belonging
to the Harlem Railroad Company are under the control
of general manager appointed by the three roads using
the tracks From the depot grounds at Foryninth ST.
m FftV-siXth-st extends open cut, containing Tor the
greater portion OF the distance four tracks mt this spot
tracks used by the express and through trains 100 III
number, through the "beam tunnel" well lighted
and ventilated by central openings about 100 feet
I'm length by 20 feet width. The tracks used by the
local rapid transit trains thirytree In number run on
each side the main tunnel with which they con-
uccted by scmi-cirCulAr arched openings, numbering
about twenty each block placed at the top aud bottom
of the inner side walls This variety OF structure runs
from to Xty-seyen hist and from seventy
rst-st To eycnty-ninthst. From SXty-seventhst to
Seventy -rstst., Seventynnths to Ninety'secondst,
and Ninety fOurthst to Ninety sxths the tunnels are
butt OF brick arches ventilated by two openings in the
central tunnel % by 20 feet to each avenue block The
side tunnels having two circular openings feet III d.
amCter each central opening-tha l. to say four ven
tating Oriilccs TO each bOck-TOm N1nctysecOnds 10
Ninety fOurthst pass through SOLID rock. The central
tunnel is ventilated in each block by opening
20 feet. In each OF these openings circular orce
feet in diameter communicates with the side unncl,
afOrdng scanty exit for the smoke and gas owing TO
the sharp angle at which the shafts are driven. At
Ninety sixthst all four tracks together into
grand arch This is succeeded Ninety ghth.st. by
yiaducJ running to Observation-Disclosures fol
lowed thence to the Harlem River by an open cut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE INSANE rRENCHMAN COMMITTED.

THE INSANE FRENCHMAN COMMIT Ed
Finest Dubouroue. the insane Frenchman VINO
rtabbed several women in fonrtceh,Sn'sV VI urSst
Sav AFTERNOON was taken to the Jefferson Maih me-
poy,os Conrt Yesterday morning and an aligned DC
fore Justice Ford charge OF teonious asSa
Policeman Hsnley, OF the fuleentn LiI Iv Tho
1bose wife was one of the women injured py tno
Innate. made the complaint: he handed 10 .lo
Justice a statement signed by Ut. tahut ,n tbe
house surgeon of the New-fork Hospltai, W VIZ,
effect that Mrs. Hanley was not out o. da',ge or
Before appearing in court uubourquo hau V 10
taken to the hospital and ident,hed " on MI
Hanley. None Of the women injured 10y the Slant
man appeared in court. The prisoner had s'ePV
soundly and appeared TO be less insane IMAM ON ;o
previous afternoon. He was asked through az hs
terpIeter why he had stabbed the omen, anu me- n
inyariable reply was: Everybody attacks me-
He Was committed without bail TO await the result ~
of Mrs Hanley's injuries lt was the Spihi;"m
several policemen THAT Dubonrque was ios sTeral
1ban he seemed inspector Ihorne visited se.r rn't
stations IN his district and gave orders for INC "ii
Of all lunatics who we've found AT larse. hive vos
In the neIghborhood where the staooInS -, me
done IL was stated that two women, whose n" nS
ore unknown. were injured by the Frenchman' Ohe
rf them was stabbed in the wrist and Oreas,
severely but she refused Snn Her pnrv was
siiobt The surgeons at the New-York Hospital
said that Mrs Hanley's wound was not so danger
ous was feared at hrst ana !. Was Miss
Checker and Miss Fielder were said to be recovering
rapidly. Mrs Andrew butcher, OF No; l0| IleIre,
ronts Brooklyn was sala 70 paw 6u te she did not
give her address to the police on Tuesday; MIs'
Thomas Worth. who was stabbed in the right SIDE,
was reported TO be as com1oTtaoic as couLu nc ril
pected The Frenchman's weapon struck rio;
chlpped of a piece and was detected downward anu
backward. The physicians were unable 10 Getei-
mine whether the cavity 81 tae auut n snenT r i'm
fensely trom pfosiration and nervous shock' "A.
No. 400 East Filty-ninth-st: 1t was aScertaineu
that Miss NJ. l.. King was dong well Sn1 WIS
stabbed twice. once III the lett side VI hel "o"oi0
md once in the thigh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12
Mr.. Whit
rKxn11 nANvrRs. Mass. can mo., so, Is
MIR. BEECHER,S WITHDRAWAL.

Assistant Pastor Halliday, OF Plymouth Chnrch
was met yesterday in Hicks-st. by TRIBUNE
reporter, who asked, Is Mr. Beech lfl
CONGREGATIONAL Association likely TO be perna-
nent ~
Undoubtcdly" replied Mr.. Halliday A..
is it true, as far you are able to Judge, that,
90 stated bv Mr. Shearinan, q large portion of the
congregation do not share Mir. Beechers liberal
viewsf'
"Mr. Beecher has always taught his people to be
independent in thought, and when they THINK
differently from him, or act differently from his
suggestions. he pats them on the back and calls
them good fellows"
"WIiI MIR Beecher,s withdrawal affect the stand
ing of Plymouth Church in the Association ~
mo. blr BeecheTs action does not necessarily
carry the church with him."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-12
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.

NEwBURG, n. Y, Oct. 11.-Yesterday, in
New-Y York CITY, Josiah H. Clark, OF Cornwall was ar
rested charge of false swearing in attempt to
defeat the collection OF mort gage for So 600 which
hrd been foreclosed The complainant Is County Judge
Charles L. Brown, OF Orange county, the Democratic
candidate for Justice OF the Supreme Court in this u-
dicial District The mortgage given In 1869 by
Josiah g. Clark father of the prisoner To the late Judge
John W. Brown, father OF the complainant, and
signed the latter the complainant suit for fore
closure begun in 1878 and al the trial of this suit
II Is alleged that perjury committed by the Clarks
father and son Three years they indicted but
the indictments quashed because OF some defects
In FORM AT the session OF the Grand Jury here
the son was reindcted but the father not prose-
euted To-day Judge Barnard held the defendant In
$500 ball. which was furnished.