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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The war is over; the white winged
dove of peace spreads her wings DER
the land the tomahawk is buried,
and yet the History of Alpena sells
for only a nickel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

A number Of young ladies were
each furnished with lighted candle
at the roller skating rink, last We'd
nesday night, and the strife was to see
which could skate the longest and
keep her candle light from going out.
When a candle went out the young
lady who carried it withdrew from
the floor. The contest was kept up
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

until all the candle lights except one
were out, and Maggie Van Dusen was
then awarded the prize-a silver cake
baskat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The hotels and boarding houses
will soon be full of boarders, and the
faces of the proprietors wreathed with
smiles. Their harvest is coming.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

If every cent of the high taxes as
sessed last year was collected, there
would not be enough to pay all the
orders that will be issued by the Com
mon Council by the LIST of April.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Sidney Case returned home Monday
last from trip to Florida. While
in that State he visited Mr.. and Mrs.
F. M. Wheeler, and reports Mr..
Wheeler as planting orange trees.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The State House of Representatives
has passed the bill to incorporate the
public schools of the township of
Green, and, also the bill providing
for a uniform examination of schools
teachers in Alpena county. The bills
have yet to be acted on by the Senate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The largest and most complete as
sortment of ladies' and misses fine
French kid Curcous shoes, at Tripler
q Co.'S, Minton block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
February Temperature-1873.S5.

The following will show the high
est, lowest and average temperature
during the month of February for
every year, commencing with 1873,
as shown by the records in the U. S.
meteorological Office in this city:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
DIX q PERKINS.

The weather has been considerably
chilly the past few days, owing to the
northwest wind. Mercury lowered
about zero.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

% dozen ladies' Mousquetairs and
gents kid gloves, in colors and opera
shades, reduced to s1.00 per pair.
Every pair warranted, at Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Frank l.. Mason has been reap
pointed inspector of kerosene for the
18th district. which comprises the
counties of Alpena, Altoona, Iosco
and Presque Isle. Commission is for
two wears.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Hose company No. l, as timed by
a citizen, was only five minutes in
going to the Warner fire last Monday,
counting from the tap of the fire bell
until the hose was laid and ready for
business, and it is claimed only three
minutes were occupied in going to the
fire on Water street, the same day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

d. McRae left town Monday morn
ing, on trip to the New Orleans ex-
position.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Andrew w. Comstock, Chairman. from let ward.
John r. Hayes, from ind ward
Angus @. Mcdonald, from Ord ward.
Abram X. Blakley, from Alpena city.
Loretto p. Soper, from Apena township
George Appeford, from Maple Ridge township
Andrew n. Gaffnsy, from Long Rapids township
John II. Kelly, from Green township.
Charles H. Wise, from Wilson township.
John L. sanborn. from 0ssineko township.
Population OF county in 1884, 17,7i7.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

County Treasurer Simmons has vot-
ed for seven different Democratic pres
idential candidates. A. w. Com
stock has cast his ballet for six, COM
mencing with Stephen A. Douglass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

25 dozen 6 button. 6 button length
Mousquetaire, in black and colored,
reduced to $1.33. Every pair war;
ranted, at Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

A few of the citizens hoisted the
national colors at their residences and
places of business, on Inauguration
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Geoge Campbell, Hopkinsville, KY,
says: Burdock Blood Bitters is the
best preparation for the blood and
stomach ever manufactured.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Thousands of testimonials certify
to the prompt cure of all bronchial
and lung affections, by the use of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. HI. Potter were
in San Francisco, California, yester-
day morning, and expected to start
soon for Portland.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

w. Z. Rogers and l.. G. Dafoe
started for Lansing yesterday morn
ing, to attend the Republican State
convention on the 18th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

CITY OFFICERS.
Msyor--Andrsw Harshaw.
Recorser-John S. McVicsr.
Treasurer-James NJ. Rice.
Comptroller-Abram II. Blakley.
Justices Of Peace-Aler. II. Mcdonald, Charles
D'Aigle and Josiah b. Newton.
City Attorney. ID. Turnbull,
City Marshal-Patrick Gibbons.
Chief Engineer Fire Dept-Albert Power.
City Physician.---Dr. Dunlop.
HARDER Master. ---Patrick Gibbons.
City Surveyor---Wm. Mirre.
Pound Master.---James Il. Denton.
Board Of Health.---Jacob r. Beach, Jacob Geb
hsrdt and John c. Chisholm.
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APPOINTED orTICKRs.

State Military Board, Henry NJ. Dufield, Of De-
troit, Charles Y. Osburn. Of Marquette.
Adjutsnt-Gsneral, John Robertson, Of Detroit.
Inspector General, James II. Kidd, Of Ionia.
QuartermAster-Gen, George A. Hart, of Manistee.
Com. Of Railroads, w. Mcpherson, Of Howell.
Com. Of Insurance, Henry 8. Raymond, OF Bay City.
Warden State Prison, Hiram F. Hatch, of Jackson.
Oil inspector, StalhAm w. La Du, Of Montcalm.
Warden Of Ionis House Of Correction, Erwin G.
Watkins, Of Kent.
Population Of State in 1884 Mas l,s5oe25.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

yNTANTED.-Ladiesa and Gentleman, city or
w country distance no objection, to receive
stendy work all the year round nc their homes, 81
20 IS day quietly made. Work sent by mails |;
experience not required everything ne represented
ALBION MFG CO.,
70sw4 Box 1894, Boston, Mass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

F. w. Gilchrist, r. Rayburn, W..
II. johnson and G. w. Richardson
started last Monday morning ON a
trip to Ontario.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Every body and brother should
bear in mind that Tripler & Co., next
to Klock, Donnelly q Co., are selling
mems kip boots at cost. Now is the
time to buy, if you want to save
money.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Captain j. d. Pearson of the Thun-
der Bay life saving station, was in
town the early part of the week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

All library books overdue, must be
returned at once.
+. @. Mason,
Librarian.
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al Office in this city:

From the above it will be seen that
the past month was the coolest Feb
ruary in thirteen years, on an average,
excepting the year 1875.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

No lady is safe in attempting to use any
other Saleratus and Soda than DeLand's.
All over this bread land their name Is
synonym with excellence
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Prescriptions accurately compound
ed at Central Drug Store.
HoUK Il PRRKINs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

During the past fourteen years, the
opening of navigation occurred in
March five times-in April nine times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

% dozen ladies' Mousquetaire kid
gloves, 6 button length, &c., at Kit
redge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

III. S. Seage has gone on a trip to
Chicago, leaving lown last Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

TOWNSHIPS.
Alpona-L. p. Soper, supervisor; Conrad Vessel,
clerk J. A. Mcdonald, treasurer, and +. Lscomb
highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford, supervisor; James
Shelley, clerk: Francis Bowling, treasurer; and
Simon King. highway commissioner.
Long Rapids-Andrew H. Gafney, supervisor
VIM. II. Fox, clerk; Alonxo Mcbride, treasurer,
and stinson d. Potter, highway commissioner.
wilson-Charles II. Wise, supervisor; George G.
O. Heron, clerk; Edward Snyder. treasurer, and
Solomon King highway commissioner.
Green-John II. Kelly, supervisor; s.w. Flanders,
clerk George Manning treasurer, and John Mckay,
highway com missioner.
ossineke-J. L. Sanborn, supervisor; Fri II.
Toland, clerk John Ellsworth, treasurer, and
Isaac Lecuyer, highway commissioner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
COUNTY oyfIoERs.

COUNTY oyFIoERs.
Bhcrih-Jnmes E. Denton.
Under Shsrif-Chas. Lynch.
Clerk-M. O'Brien.
Treasurer-Andrew J. Simmons.
Prosecuting Attorney-Lemuel q. Dafoe.
Register Of Deeds-John +. Kelly.
Judge a. Probate-Geo. 8. Lester.
Circuit Court Commissioner-Charlcs D'Aiglc.
Surveyor William Mirre.
Coroners-Peter Owens and Lewis j. Partridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Fine line of odor cases and per-
fumes just received at Central Drug
Store.
HoUK d PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Arthur Hopper is at East Tawas,
managing the Gates drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

There is good deal of discussion
going on at present in regard to elect
ing a comptroller, but, If these fires
there will be no use for a
comptroller as there will be no pro.
perty to assess.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
state Government.

Governor, Russell A. Alger, Of Detroit
Lieut. Governor, Archibald Guitars, Of Charlevoix
Secretary OF State, Harry A. Conant, Of Monroe.
State Treasurer, Edward II. Butler, Of Detroit.
Auditor-General, VIM. G. Stevens, of Ann Arbor.
Commr OF Land office, Minor s. Newell, Of Flint.
Attorney General, Moses Taggart, Of Kent
supt. Public Inst'n, Herschei X. Gass, Of Hllsdale
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

r. d. Taylor's camps, at Hubbard
Lake, have banked about 100000
feet of logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Everything in the line of heavy
boots, at cost, at H. II. Tripler & Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

AT McDonald's camp, on Grand
Lake, about 100000 feet of logs have
been banked.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

BY the upsetting of cutter, Mrs.
u. Head, last Saturday afternoon, had
the misfortune to break her left arm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
JUDICIAL.

Ths Twenty-sixth Judicial circuit consists Of the
counties Of Alpsna, Presque Isle, Montmorenoy
and otsego, and is presided over by Judge Frank
limerick. The terms Of the court are as follows:
Apena county
Second Tuesday Of February.
First Tuesday Of May.
Second Tuesday of August.
Third Tuesday Of October.
Prssque Isls county
Third Tuesday Of January.
Third Tuesday Of May.
Second Tuesday Of Ostober.
Msntmorsncy county
First Tuesday Of February.
First Tuesday Of June.
0tsego county
First Tuesday OF March.
Fourth Tuesday OF May.
First Tuesday OF October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

90 pair ladies' and childrens' cotton
gloves, at &c per pair, at Kittredge's
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in 1884 Mas i,s5o, 925.
SUPREME COURT

Term Expires-
Thomas NJ. Cooley, Ann Arbor, Dec. 81, 1885
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES.
James V. Campbell, Detroit, Dec. 81, 1887
Thomas NJ. Sherwood, Kalamazoo, Dec. 81, 1889
Jshn w. Champlin, Grand Rapids, Dec 81, 1891
The judges are elected by the people, and hold
ONCE eight years Salary, 1000 per year. Clerk
OF Supreme Court is Charles G. Hopkins; salary,
O. 900 per year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

A Polander named Shultz was kill.
ed in the lumber woods last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Night calls promptly answered n
Central Drug Store.
HoUK IL PERKINs.
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PERSONAL.
w. u. Hitchcock is at Lansing.

Lemuel Wellman took a trip to
Oscoda last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
COMMON COUNCIL.
CITY 0rTICRRa

Aldermen J. ID. Holmes, 8. A. L. Warner
Charles Lynch, Patrick Culligan, Peter Owens and
Alexander Campbell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

FANh ron SALg.-16o acres, with buildings, stock
and tools 65 acres improved and free from stumps,
we'll wAtsred and good location. Will be sold at
two-thirds its real value. Enquire Of
SETH A. L. WARNER,
Alpena, Feb. 2ith, 1855 Agent.
To7
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TOWNSHIPS.

Z. X. Potter, +. s. Dewey, Benjamin Wagner
Hugh Msllen, Otto Gjorud, and David Bruno.
Population Of city in 1884 was s.2io.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Bolton d McRac's yard near the
bridge, has nearly all the posts and
ties it will hold.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The Common Council has issued
more orders than the amount they APP
propriated last spring.
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Meteorological Report

During the week ending Monday,
March 9th, 1885, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was as follows:
Highest temperature, 80 degrees, on the 9th
Lowest temperature degrees below zero sth.
Average temperature, l6.7 degrees.
Highest barometrc pressure, &c. 273 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 20490 inches.
Total rain fall 022 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the northwest.
Total movement of the wind Ash miles.
Greatest daily rainfall, o.l9 inches, on the Ord.
Highest velocity of the wind, 10 miles, from the
west on the 9TH
During the month ending February 25th, 1885,
the meteorological report is as follows:
Highest temperature, 81 degrees, on the 9th.
Lowest temperature, % degrees below zero on 6.
Average temperature III degrees.
Highest barometric pressure so 496 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.sl6 inches.
Total snowfall melted down, 163 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the west.
Total movement Of wind, 5,s44 miles.
Greatest daily rain fall, melted down, 0.59 inches.
on the 9th.
Highest velocity OF the wind, % miles, from the
southeast on tho 18TH
JAMES J. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, L. s. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Postmaster-General Villas is part
ner of F. w. Gilchrist in certain
Wisconsin lumber business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Remember that every person who
desires to vote at the next city cleo
ton must register.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Big job in colored kid, Mousque-
tairc, laced and 6 button, reduced to
s1.75, worth $3.50, ut Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

FoR SALx.-House and lot, or will trade for
farm. Also vacant lots for sale. Enquire Of
700 WE. ROGERS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The Common Council is to be in
session next Monday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 a
cord, at w. III. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

30 pair ladies' Cashmere gloves,
39c, ut Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

80 pair ladies' Cashmere gloves,
21c, at Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

First class tailoring done on short no
tice by Alex. Naysmith ut his residence.
Leave orders at the house or at the print
ing Office Of G. A. Naysmith, corner CHS
holm and Third streets. $50
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Fon SALE-Houss and lot on Washington ave-
nue.. House roomy and we'll located. Enquire at
ARcus Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Alfred Wright's perfumes at Houk
Il Perkins Drug Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Meeting of the Board of Educa,
ton tonight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Detroit, Bay City & AIpena R.R.
Time Table No. 5.
All trains run by the Ninetisth Meridian on Gen.
trail Standard time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

The Central Hotel is extensively
patronized.
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OUR TELEPHONE.
Five fires last Monday.

Five fires last Monday.
Spring stock at VOLTS.
Slsighing is still first class.
New registration this year.
Buy your boots of Tripler & Co.
Heavy boots at cost, at Tripler &
Co.'S.
The Central Hotel is extensively
patronized.
Meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton tonight.
so pair ladies' Cashmere gloves,
21c, at Kittredge's.
80 pair ladies' Cashmere gloves,
39c, at Kittredge's.
Alfred Wright's perfumes at Houk
Il Perkins Drug Store.
Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 a
cord, at w. II. Phelps.
The Common Council is IN he in
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THEIR TELEPHONE.

Salt Fish.
Salt fish, In large or small quantities for
sale by A. w. Ziem. 707
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Black and COlOred Silks.
Black and Colored Velvets.
Black and Colored Cashmeres.
Full lines of 5, 8 and 1Oc. Dress
Goods.
Mems and Boys wear Cassimeres.
White and Colored Flannels.
Homemade Plain and Plaid Elan.
nels.
Fancy and Plain Wool Yarns.
White and Colored Blankets.
Ladies and Misses Hosiery.
Ladies and .Children's Gloves.
Ladies Scarlet and White Under
wear.
Mems Scarlet and White Under
wear.
Bleached and Brown Cottons.
Misses and Children's Cloaks.
Ladies Plush and Wool Cloaks.
Ladies and Children's Corsets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Heavy boots at cost, at Tripler &
Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

New registration this year.
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REFERENCE COLUMN
unit.d states Govern msnt

United states Govern ment'
PRESIDENT.
stephen Grover Cleveland. Salary, $4,000.
vIcE-PREsIDENr.
Thomas Andrew Hendricks Salary slO,OOo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11
OUR FALL STOCK !!

Is now all in and we invite you to look at fall
lines of
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Fon sALr.-The Harrington Property, on First
street. Enquire on premises, or at Harrington &
Pratts. 700
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REAL ESTATE.

FoR sALE-Good lot on Washington avenue.
Enquire at the ANGUS Office.
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Slsighing is still first class.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Buy your boots of Tripler & Co.
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suPREME COURT or THE UNITED STATS
chief Justioo- Morrison r. Waite, o. Apo 1874.
...oo,.r, yusr,crs ARD
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the coming year would be as follows
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Spring stock at VOLTS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-06-15

The seeming settlement Of the Afghan
affair, or the very great probability that
the final adjustment will be, to the entire
satisfaction Of Russia, has led some OBJ
servers to inquire whether the imperial
power Of Great Britain be not already on
the wane, and whether hencetorth Russia
be not destined to gain that which the
British empire must certainly lose.
Perhaps it will abe along time before
the cold logic Of events shall justify any
speculation on the collapse ofthe wonder
full empire which British energy in COM
merce, skill in diplomacy and proves in
arms have built up from small begin
ming. It Is not too soon, however, to note
that British influence in Asia has suffered
immensely, as the British strategic posi-
ton has been weakened, by the practically
unopposed advance OF Russia in Central
Asia. From st. Petersburg to Herat is q
far cry, over q territory once thought i'm
nassable. Russia has made the march not
without cost, and in the rear Of
her advancing troops have fol-
lowed her engineers with the rail-
road and the telegraph, It has been
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-06-15

the brilliant march Of conquering armies,
marked all the way by the slaughter Of
opposing tribesmen. But where Russia
corquers she assimulates, as England
rarely does, and what she gains by tho
sword she fastens to her, by some particle
patton in the common benefits and honors
Of her peculiar government. In her adj
vance she makes Russians Of the con-
quered tribesmen. Wherever she goes
she takes with her the Russian ciyiliza-
tod, transforming countries and peoples as
England has not desired to do or has not
been able to do.
At this time, and in view Of the situa'
ton in the East, some remarks Of De
Tocqueyille, half a century ago, have pecu-
liar point and interest. In Democracy in
American" the French observer says:
.'There are at the present time two great
nations in the world, which seem to tend
towards the same end, although they
started from different points: Iallude to
the Russians and Americans. Both Of
them have grown up unnoticedi and
whilst tho attention Of mankind was
directed elsewhere, they have suddenly
assumed most prominent place amongst
the nations; and the world learned their
greatness and existence atalmost the same
time. All other nations seem to have
nearly reached their natural limits, and
only to be charged with the maintenance
OF their power; but these are still in the
act Of their growth: all the others are
stopped, or continue to advance with ex'
IRENE difficulty; these are proceeding
wi h ease and with CELEBRITY along path to
which the human eye can assign no term.
The Anglo-American relies upon personal
interest to accomplish his ends, and gives
free scope to the unguidcd exertions and
common sense OF the citizens; the Rus
slams center all the authority Of society in a
single arm; the principal inatrumentof the
former is freedom; ofthe latter servitude.
Their stasting.point is different, and their
courses are not the same; yet each oil
them seems to be marked out by the will
Of Heaven TO sway the destinies Of half the
globe"
Prophecy or speculation, these remarks
of De Tocqueville are interesting and
worth thinking about.