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Year: 1877

The Turks are pushing forward with
untiring activity all their preparations
for war, and they have unbounded con-


fdence in their power of giving good
account of the Russians, il it comes TO
an actual conflict. They protest that
their enemies can not possibly bring out
more than two hundred thousand men,
and that they themselves can throw five
hundred thousand into the field. More
over, they would be on the defensive,
and would hold strongly fortified posi-
tions of great natural strength. Their
fleet the second strongest in the world,
and the Danubesbeing still free flom ice,
they could alb initio impede their enemy's
operations. The Black sea would prac-
tically be at their mercy. As proof OF
the efficiency of the Turkish navy, let
me adduce one fact Seven vessels of
war made cruise of three months, last
autumn, and the only one Englishman in
the squadron was the admiral Hobart
Pasha. Even the nechanicians were all
Turks. The fleet is now stationed in
Bospherous, opposite Therapia, and a
goodly show it makes So excellent is
the discipline that Hobart Pasha gave
permission, the other day, for three thou
sand of the men under his command to
land at Buyukdere, with orders to be on
board at sunset. At the appointed time
every man had returned to his post.
They spent their leave in drinking coffee
and singing the monotonous chants in
which they delight, but none got drunk
or otherwise misconducted themselves
The strict sobriety and abstinence of
these Mussulmans give them an immense
advantage over Europeans. They live
contentedly on fare on which the Eng
lishmen would starve. Their fatalism
again gives power to their chiefs and
though in the open field their lack of en-,
ergy would put them st disadvantage
behind fortresses they would be as exec
lent as any troops in the world. 1t is
not, therefore, to be wondered at that
the Turks have confidence in the result
of conflict with Russia But can they
rely on being opposed to one enemy
alone? The war would iniallibly spread,
and the Ottoman might find himself en-
compassed by foes on every si3e. Nor
could he confide in the power witch has
hitherto always stood by his side. Al
though the agreement of the great pow
ers implies no solidarity in the event of
war let us hope that the negotiations
still going on may clear up the difficult
ties of the situation. Diplomacy must
be sadly at fault if the representatives. of
all Europe and half of Asia can sit round
a green table day after day and separate
without devising some scheme for avert
ing, for time at least, the unutterable
horrors of warof fanaticism and of race.
--Pgo Cor. London Telegraph.
Year: 1877

1t is well known that France provides
nearly every market in the world with
coral The Steele gives some valuable
information upon coral fishing, which
furnishes employment for a large num-
Der of people: The process of coral fish
ing is of the most simple nature. I'm
agine two long pieces of wood, forming
square cross, in the centre of which a
lead or castiron wedge is solidly affixed,
and which sinks the whole machine into
the middle of the sea. To each of the
four branches of this cross are attached
fibres of hemp and old ropes. These
fibres are united by rope of about five
fathoms in length, so that when the cross
is sunk to the bottom, and is put in mo-
ton by the movement of the vessel, il
catches, loosens, and retains all the frag-
meats OF coral that come within its
reach When the captain sees fit, the
boat is stopped. and it is then that hard
labor begins for the crew. The capstan
must then be turned, and the heavy
cross, laden with all its booty, and made
still heavier by the resistance of the
water, must be hoisted on deck. This
hard work is incessant; the fishermen
work on an average eighteen hours a
day, and when the weather is unpleasant,
which is often the case on the African
coast, the, have not one moments rest.
The ship only returns to port to unload,
to replenish its store of estables and fresh
water, and then Immediately goes back
again. OF all fishing, that Of coral is the
most difficult. When women decorate
themselves with these pink pearls they
little know what hsrdships and dangers
had to he undergone to dislodge this
beautiful product from its ocean bed.
When the coral fishermen leave their
homes they say they are going to suffer
the torment of the cross
Year: 1877

The ringing Of the bells of the Cathedral and Of tho
Church Of st. Patrick will be the signal for taking
the line OF march.


a sslvo of fifty guns will be fred in honor of the
occasion by the Louisiana Field Artillery when the
Procession shall reach Canal street.
Year: 1877

They pected report mounted and cavalry
dressed in black coats and pants, white vests and
glover. black hats. The necessary badges will sup
piled them at place OF rendezvous in front of the
Year: 1877

Those OF our citizens who are fortunate enough
to be able to seek refpite from the labors of the
business seaeon just closed. and to recuperate
their energies at some OF the many delightful
summer resorts to be found IN the Northern
States and Canada, will be glad to learn that the
old favorite Jackson route, under vigorous and
efficient management. has become one Of the
very best travelling thoroughfares in the country.


Hundreds Of thousands Of dollars have been
expended, as we are credibly informed, during
the past twelve months for new iron and steel
rails, new cross-ties and new bridges, and TO- day
it may be safely said that no road south of the
Ohio river surpasses the great Jackson route in
smoothness and perfect safety. We have had
occasion, during he past few weeks, to travel
quito extensively over that road, and we can thus,
from actual experience, bear witness to it's ex-
cellence in every particular which goes to consti-
tute good road.
Year: 1877

LONDON June 14.-Gen. Grant has written
a letter to the Mayor Of Southampton that
previous engagements prevent him from
accepting the invitation Of hospitalties OF
that city at present, but he hopes to visit the
town later in the summer.


special performance is to be given at the
Royal Italian Opera of Covent Garden on
June a. in honor Of Gen. Grant


Gen. Grant was not present at the Oxford
commemoration. The students, while waiting
for the recitation Of the various prize poems,
and other portions of the programme, have
the custom OF cheering or Kissing at names
OF public characters. All the papers this
morning remark the hearty reception evoked
by Gen. Grants name, which was one of the
first proposed
Year: 1877




WASHINGTON, June 14.-The silver is now
going out of the Treasury SO freely, at the
rate of about a million dollars per month, and
the full greenback fund of $40, 100000 author
lied by the law is 50 well assured, that the
United States Treasurer will probably soon
resume issuing the one and two dollar green
backs in moderate amounts.
Year: 1877

Especial to the Demoerat.l


LONDON, June 14.-Twenty immense
masses of material which the Russians are
moving toward the Danube can scarcely be
lodged at the depots before the first Of July.
It is not, therefore, probable that any attempt
will be made to cross the river before that
time and this supposition is strengthened by
the present state of the Danube.


The army will certainly be on the alert on
account Of the Czars arrival at headquar-
ters, and therefore the Cars arrival Is
thought by some to be an indication of im-
mediate activity. II Is much more probable,
however. that this will be allowed 10 lose It's
awakening effect on the Turks, and that they
will relapse into their usual state of lethargy.
Year: 1877

Especial to the Democrat


WASHINGTON, June 14.--The Secretary of
the Treasury states that the letter printed
upon the subject of the payment Of bonds in
gold, and signed by II. F. French Assistant
Secretary Is not to be regarded as the official
action Of the Treasury Department, as 1T was
intended only az an expression Of individual
views. French, the Secretary, has not taken,
nor will he take any action In the matter, as
to do SO would seem to preclude any action
that Congress may determine to take on the
aubiert
Year: 1877

New YORK, June 14.-The centennial of the
adoption of the United States flag was eele-
brated here by the raising Of the banner over
ton many business establishments united with
the government in com1nemorating the
event, while in Boston there was q general
display of the stars and stripes and the firing
of a salute on the Common
Year: 1877

managed "a they would be If an individual
having greater personal interest than anybody
else were continually on the watch. But why
should they not be managed on exactly the
same principles as the affairs of any business
frm2 If the Government wants clerks or
other subordinates, let it hire the best
men it can get for the money, precisely as
A. II. Stewart g. Co. would do. III 1t wants
advertising, OF supplies for Indians, or con-
tracts for any service let it take precisely the
means which any business firm would take 10
get the required service or property at the
least cost Any private firm which dld not
manage its affairs in this way would be dls-
trusted, discredted, and expected to go INTO
bankruptcy speedily. Why should govern
ment do business as if it meant to become
bankrupt a. soon as possible


Two excuses are made for conduct OF
Government business which, III any private
firm, would be disgracefu and ruinoJs. we
are told. i'm effect that the Government Is a
big poorhouse, and ought to take care OF
lamed soldiers and sick politicians and men
and women who have families to support.
But the Government has no more right 10
spend the peoples money IN charity than MI.
SteWartS clcIhS Hau 10 ClOlnc tnC i"EE'" "J
giving away bis goods. Money and power are
given to public servants only i'll trust, and
for specified uses Charity Is not one
of those objects. Also it is SAID
that Government must be so managed
as to strengthen the party" But we
have discovered, in the times of Andrew Iohn-
son and Grant, if never before, that party
which cannot live without pap is not fit to I'VE
at all, aud that the prostitution OF pubic
trusts damages and does not strengthen
party In the latest campaign. MIR. Hayes mar
rowly escaped defeat because il was supposed
that public patronage and all the power OF the
Administration were used for his election. II
that influence secured one vote for him, 1t cost
him ten We have no more right to run a
government for the benefit of party than t0
manage it for the private profit of individuals


Civil service reform does not involve any
cast-r0n rule3. A great merchant does not
bind himself 20 promote those apd those only
VINO can pass n particular examination. lie
viii cxamInc if that is necessary to enable
him to Judge of the Qualifications OF men, But
he will promote or reduce, engage or remove,
increase o. reduce his force, with sole regard
TO the efficiency of his force. lie docs not run
his store as if it were hospital or IA caucus.
Civil service reform means to run the Govern
mont rs if it were IA store or q factory.
Year: 1877

Our Philadelphia ncighbors are straining
every nerve to open their Exhibition on next
Thursday with rs much eclat as possible, to
insure 1t permanent success. The hard times
have been against them; the decision in the
case of the Government loan was staggering
blow, but they have pushed the matter with
undaunted pluck and obstinacy. 1t would IN
fact have been throwing away promising
chance not to push it. They already had the
grounds and building. much of the requisite
material, and the prestige of the Exposition
as capital.


Whether they succeed or not depends wholly
Oh the motive with which they carry out the
plan. If the Exhibition is to be mere adver-
tisng medium, it will speedily be- recognized
as such, and receive no more patronage than
any other purely, commercial undertaking.
Year: 1877

What il civil service reform 2 Some sup


pose that it is nothing more than detection


and suppression of corrupt practices. Others


think that it is merely the selection of better
persons for official trust. Others think of
nothing but a reduction in salaries or in the
number Of officials On the other hand, there
are many foes and some friends of civil ser
vice reform who suppose that it involves the
creation of an Oflce-hOding class, with ap-
poulmcnts and promotions governed by some
cast-iTOn rule Of competitive examination. In
all these notion there is more or less error. 1t
Undesirable to break up conupt rings, but that is
not all. IL is desirable TO get faithful and
honorable men for Office, to cut off snecures,
to reduce salaries as far as the efficiency of
the service will permit, and to stimulate effort


aud fidelity by the hope of promotion. But a
genuine reform of the civil service means all
these things and a great deal more. 1t means,
in a word, that public business should be
transacted, like private business, on business
principles. Altogether the best epitome of
civil service reform was the angry criticism of
jewell Course the fellow, he wants to run
his department exactly as if it were factory. .


why mott Can any living being give a rea-
son for running any department of the Gov
crnmcnt on any other basis 7 In its busines,
the United States is merely big firm, il
which every citizen is partner. OF necessity
the affairs of such firm arc not as carefully
Year: 1877

Telephones threaten TO become as numerous
and as vaiious as sewing machines On our
third page we give a description of new one
which MIR. Edison, the inventor, calls motto
graph. It's speciality is the transmission OF
musical sounds, in which 1t is said to he highly
effective. The description does not Indicate
how he instrument can communicate differ
cnccs in the intensity Of the notes, to provide
for which the Gray telephone has an elaborate
apparatus. But so many wonderful things
have been done by telephones, that it
is not safe TO doubt their capacity
in any direction. Under tho head Of
Science for the people we also describe this
morning some of the novelties OF the Bell
telephone. That contrivance has been simpli-
fed 10 the utmost, and is said to transmit
"chin music" with cOmmendlblo facility. One
thing is clearly evident: when every family
has It's own private telephone and wire, the
nuisance of telegraph poles will haye to be
abated. If the new inventions compel the
telegraph companies TO sink their wires, that
service alone will entitle the inventors TO per
manent gratitude.
Year: 1877

One good thing has come ort of a conference
committee. The WOodin Charter now in the
hands of such body, has been amended so
that the salaries of school teachers will not be
subject to tine decision of the Board of Appor-
tionmont. This is as it should be. We had
enough Of political rule in the schOol-room
under Tweed.
Year: 1877

There can be little doubt that the action of
the meeting Of lawyers yesterday represents
the feeling Of a majority of the bar with re-
spect to the new Code Of Remedial Justice
suddenly precipitated upon the public by a
blundering Legislature. They ask its imme-
dlate and unconditional repeal in order 10
allow time 10 become acquainted with its pro
visions, aud at the same time wisely refrain


from any expression of opinion on its merits.
The request is made with such practical una
mmity that the Legislature can hardly refuse it.
Year: 1877

A novel locomotive has been made in
California to run on the long fumes that
are used to float lumber down from the
mountains. The wheels 60 On the edge
of the sides Of the fume, and at the ends
of fthe Car are paddle wheels dipping into
the water, and which are turned by the
swift current. BY simple arrangement
of this power it is made to propel the Ice
comotivs up the aume, and it runs back
itself.
Year: 1877

REcoRpISo Town DEEDs.-Thc ques-
ton i. frequently asked us if it be neces-
,,ry to record the deeds for town lots now
being issued by the County Judge. In
ene sense it is accessory, in another not.
The town deed is direct from government,
and in two or three years it is presumable
that all que.tions of title will be settled.
The terms of the Town Site Law allow
action to be brought on sposessory title
to recover any of the lands granted by
the County Judge for two years after
such deed is fled in tho Office Of the
County Recorder. 1t would then seem
That the sooner all deeds given are filed
for record, the sooner will all matters of
title be settled. Again, as all transfers
of town property will hereafter date back
no farther than the government patent,
would be purchaser of any town lot
will want to trace Its title direct to the
government. 1t is not any way proba


bcMat there will ever bo any Jump


Ing" of lands covered by town deed,
but whcro lot passes from tho original
clsimant to another purchaser, the title
from government cannot pass with it un-
less the Recorders Books show it, Re
corder Taylor has fixed the fee for re-
cording at the low price of - 5Oper deed,
and anybody who receives one will nd
init TINT the amount is little enough.
Year: 1877

SALE OF Town LANDs.-As will be
seen by notice elsewhere, the County
Judge will sell, in conformity with law
all the delinquent and unclaimed lands
lying within tho Weaverville Town Site.
The lots are either Chinese lots or lots
that were returned Ms unclaimed. Some
of the lots are OF but little value others
with government title will pay to buy
and keep. The proceeds OF the sale will
60 to the School Fund of the district
Terms of sale, cash.
Year: 1877

WILL BE MINED.-Dr. Ware has dis
posed of the Henry Hoehn Placer Mine
10 Chinese Company and it will be
mined away to a great extent if we hap
pen to have favorable winter. The


Dutch Henry Garden is one Of the
Old land marks Of Weaverville and when
lis orchard is washed away that part of
,oNh will not have SO pleasant look as
II has at this time.
Year: 1877

A Quick JoB.-The ditch of Wallsce
& Hughes is, we understand about
completed to their new claim opposite
Garden Bar. They have pushed the
work forward rapidly, and if anything is
to be judged by prospects will work one
of the best paying claims in the county
this Winter.
Year: 1877

WEATHER SIuNs.-The little cloudy
spell during the past week has set the
weather sharps to predicting the clarac-
ter of the approaching Winter. If these
prophetic gentlemen could only agree AS
TO what kind of Winter wa are going to
have, it would ut once put the miners in
Possession OF the necessary intormations
so that they would know just how much
preparation would be necessary to enable
them to lit up for the seasons work. But
as there is wide diversity of prophetic
knowledge among the seers, the Leeded
information is not forthcoming, and the
honest miners are left in doubt. As they
will doubtless 90 upon the maxim "in
time of peace prepare for war" it doesn't
really matter much whether the prophets
agree or not.
Year: 1877

YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED
L 10 appear IN an action brought against
You by the above named Plaintiff in the
District Court OF the Ninth Judicial Dis
trlct of the State ot California, in and for
the County of Trinity, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days
exclusive of the day OF service) after the
service on you of this summonS--it served
within tins county; or, Il served out OF
this county but in this district, within
twenty days; otherwise, within forty days
or judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer of
said complaint.


The said sction is brought to obtain
decree dlssolving the bonds of mStrmonv
existing between the said Plaintiff and
said Defendant, that she be decrccd to he
entitled 10 the care and custody of the
minor children of the Plaintiff and De
tendant; to the whole of their cornmon
property, and for general relief upon the
causes of action stated in the Complaint
on file herein, reference 20 which is hereby
made for more particular statement.


And you are hereby notified that If YOU
fail To appear and answer the said com
plant, AS above required, the said Plain
tiff viii apply to the Court for tho relief
therein demanded.


Given under my hand and the Seal of
the District Court OF the Ninth Judicial
District OF the State Of California, in and
for the County of Trinity, this nth day
ct August, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy
seven.


e->-s ASA TAYLOR, Clerk.


J., BY Is. +. FILM,


Deputy Clerk.


"----~ suglS.2m.


Z. E. MILLIAMs. Plaintiffs Attorney.
Year: 1877

Mile. d., a good and worthy lady,
who lived in country house in the
neighborhood of Columbier, had a dog
of special intelligence. He was of the
race of poodles, which, everybody
knows, is very sagacious. When Mile.
ID. passed the evening with ladies of her
acquaintance in Columbier, as often hap
pened, the dog lighted her home by car
rying two little lanterns, which were fas
tened on each end of a stick which he
carried in his mouth. If she went to
promenade during the day the faithful
dog carried her work-basket. On beau
tiful autumn day, as Mile. ID. was going
by vineyard on her way back from
Columbier, hare sprang out into the
road. The dog set out after him, for
sock his mistress and sowed part of the
contents of the basket at every turn in
the field. When he came home with the
empty basket Mile. d. scolded him well.
Wholly ashamed, with dropping ears and
tail, he did not wait for the end of the
lecture, but scampered off. Scarcely had
half an hour passed when he came gayly
back, bringing a pair of shears; then he
hurried off again and brought the knit
ting; then some thread, and at evening
all the articles, which the basket con-
tanned, except the thimble, were together
again.-ErOn Paris Letter.
Year: 1877

Coroner Swan, of San Francisco, has
received the following letter: "Dear
Sir: Once / heard you express the opin-
ion that a gentleman would never COM
NIT suiside in a hasty manner, leaving
as legacy disgust and trouble to his
friends. | am one of those who hold
that my life is my own, and that | have
a right to dispose of it as / would any
other property Of mine. Being aware
that a certain odium attaches 10 the rela-
tives of suicide, | am determined that
if | can prevent it my body shall never
be found, and that my dropping out from
among the living will be simply one
more added to the list of mysterious
disappearances. 1t is my intention to
make use of a small boat and row out to
the Golden Gate, which has been any
thing but a golden gate to me. There |
shall weight my body in such manner
that l shall probably never rise again
when once / spring overheard. Should,
however, the changing currents bring
back my body to the bay, and it should
be found, money enough will be found
in a water-tight belt around me to de-
fray the expense of simple burial. |
look upon such contingency as this,
however, as among the bare possibilities.
My reasons for seeking death are my
own, as my life is, and carry them with
me. Please say nothing to any of the
newspapers. 1t is dead mans request,
and the last to the living"