Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-01-01

vice Commission. The appointments re-
ceived with favor, especially that OF Mr..
Eaton, whose distinguished services in the cause OF
civil service reform made him the most prominent
of all candidates for the place at the head of the
Commission. The death OF Ex-Governor Morgan, of
New York, announced. The educational event
the bold stand tai en- by Columbia College in f.
vor Of the higher education of women-a cause
which, in the year, the subject OF much discus
sion, and made rapid advancement among the
scholars of the country, until it may now be said
that very few if any OF note oppose it.
MARCH
The passage of the tariff bill in this month as
sured the country OF a substantial reduction in the
income from the customs, but it in wise satisfied
the free trade element, while it quite as much met
with dsfavor with the protectionists As a MEASURE
OF wise political economy it cannot be said to have
been received by the country with any enthusiasm,
nor did it deserve to be so accepted. The month
recorded the passage Of the sundry civil service BILL
the river and harbor bill and the various appropra
ton bills. In this month were rendered the i'm
portant decisions with which the country is familiar
relative to the power Of creditors OF States to hold
issuance of bonds. Alexander B. Stephens, of
the most prominent modern figures in tie history
of the country, died in this month The Madagascar
treaty ratified, and our relations with that
island Government placed on the very best possible
footing The opening Of the Exposition of Railway
Appliances at Chicago was the chief mechanical
event of the year to date 1t attracted deserved at
tention, and is believed to have resulted in much
good to railway service. The country was shocked
by the verdict of not guilty the case OF Dukes Of
Pennsylvania, who murdered Captain Mutt, after
magning the Captains daughter The public in
dignaton very great and resulted in ostracizng
the jury and the expulsion Of Dukes from Union
town. Pennsy lvana. He returned later, it
will be recalled and was shot by the son
of Captain Mutt In this month Tennessee
passed bill through her Legislature to pay her
State debt at fifty cents on the dollar with three per
cent. interest. Postnsster-General Howe died in
March. The first Alaskan mail route was estab-
lished Four survivors OF the Inflated arctic ship
Jeanette arrived in New York. The estimate of
the Treasury of the receipts under the new Tariff
Act was made public ana placed at about S405 0OO,
0OO-that is, customs, S220 AIS, 900 internal rev.
enue, sl5G, i97 600 miscellaneous sources, S3664S,
00O The reduction of the public debt for March
amounted to loSS4,826 q.
APRIL.
The month was marked by a terrific cyclone in
Mississippi, accompanied by great loss OF life. The
spring was generally season OF violent wind and
rain storms. In medical circles the event was the
refusal OF the Academy of Medicine to change its
ethical code so as to permit consultation with hom
eopathists but the State Society stood in opposition
to this resolve. The Irish question was intensified
by the converting Of an Hish-American Convention
in Philadelphia That body dashed the hopes Of the
O'Dcnnovan Rosa faction by refusing to indorse
dynamite methods. Surgeon General Barnes de-
cease and the death OF Rear Admiral Middleton
were announced. The patriotic event was the cee-
bration of the sixtYith anniversary Of the adoption
Of the stars and stripes a national flag New
York recognized. the need OF forest culture by au-
thoIizing an experiment. according to the German
plan, on 500 acres of land. The rescue of the
child Charlie McComas from the Apaches was at
tempted, and General Crook with 500 men left the
Territory en- route to Mexico in pursuit of Jubs and
other bands of Apaches. His subsequent success in
inducing the return OF the Indians, and their sub
mission to the War Department, was cause for con-
graduation Though his policy was severely crit
csed, the general Judgment favored it. He found it
necessary to enter Mexico but the crossing Of the
line was agreed to by the authorities OF sister
Republic, and marked new departure in interna-
tiona courtesy. The first Examiner of Teas was ap-
pointed under the then recent Act of Congress. The
Naval Advisory Board began the work Of recon-
structng the navy by reporting in favor of League
Island Yard as the place for building the iron and
steel ships of war. The death OF Peter Cooper at
the advanced age Of % put the entire country into
mourning for man whose life was marked by
uniform effort to ameorate the condition of the in
dustrial clnsses. Walter @ Gresham was appointed
Postmaster General, and the appointment received
the general approval OF the country. Tho career of
the officer since has been one that has had the cor
dial Endorsement of the people. The arrival Of eX-
President Daz and suite, OF Mexico in Boston gave
the people opportunity to honor a distinguished
Mexican patriot and statesman
MAY.
The new Civil Service Commission began the es-
tablishment Of local boards of examination. The
revenue districts were lessened in number by order
OF the President an act which had the cordial APP
proval Of the country. In dramatic circles the Gin
cinnati festival a notable event. In mechanical
achievements the completion and opening OF the
Brooklyn susp snsion bridge was the great event OF
the year. 1, was determined that the decision of
the Attorney General that no taxes were due from
banks since January 1st saved to those institutions
100000. In church circles the death Of Bishop
Peek, Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was the
chief event. He had reached the age Of p. On the
3O.h fearful jam Of people brought on a panic on
the Brooklyn suspension bridge, and consequent
loss Of life.
JUNE,
The continued arrival of English and Irish pauper
immigrants excited the Indignation of the country,
and orders were issued for more vigorous enforce
me-t Of the law against such lmportations. The
first treaty between our Government and Corea was
ratified thus opening the door o. heretofore
closed country 10 our trade and commerce
In poIiticc economic circles the chief event was
the converting Of the Free Trade Convention in De-
troit. Not much was accomplished, however,
As was hoped for SmugDIiu0 aIous, the Rio Gr,nde