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Year: 1877

Especial to the n. Y Sun.


WAsHINGToN, Sept. 9.-Gov.
Hampton went away from this city
without being able to secure any
government arms for his State
militia. The critics who cried out
at Hampton's coming here to secure
arms for what they pleased 70 call
the White League, will have to
change their tone. When Hamp-
ton made application it was thought
that his State was entitled to II
large number of arms. The militia
companies i'll his State are not able
to arm themselves; hence the appli.
cation. On examination at the
War Department the astounding
discovery was made that South
Carolina had already received an
advance of all arms to which it is
entitled for forty years to come. 1t
was also discovered that this extra
ordinary Issue OF arms came through
Don Cameron, who, at the instance
Of Honest John Patterson, ran this
load of arms into South Carolina
for the use OF the negroes only
This was done last fall when the
Camerons and Chambers were cry
ing out SO loudly at the dangers
arising from the presence OF the
White Leaguers i'll South Carolina.
This when the negroes had twenty
stand of arms to one for the whites.
Besides this great issue of arms, it
will be remembered that a large
body Of troops was ordered into
South Carolina. Everything was
done that could be done here to
precipitate Il color line fight, but the
patience and GOODNESS Of Gov.
Hampton and his people frustrated
this well laid plan. Gov. Hampton
goes back without any arms for his
State, but he is satisfied with the
reason, as it will help explain to
the public the extreme means
adopted last fall by the Admins
tration people toward the South.
Year: 1877

A letter from Fort Fetterman
tells the story Of young hero
who, alone and single handed, kept
q band of Indians at bay for two
days in sort of natural redonbt
of stone. When found, he was
dead, and on his body were ihr-
teen wounds. The photograph of
handsome young lady was found
on his person with the namo "Ma-
mie'' written at the bottom. At
tached to it was Il lock of hair,tied
with a bit of blue ribbon. There
was no clue to the young man 3
name OF place of residence but The
picture Of the lady was taken in
Chicago. The soldiers who found
the body buried it i'll a nameiess
grave and carved on a tree near by,
"Mamie's Friend, May 2G, 1871"
Year: 1877

1t is Green street girl who re
marked to a troublesome lover the
other evening, as he was about to
depart elf it's just as we'll, you
needn't trouble yourself to call
again" ooh, us no trouble" he
said earnestly "it's no trouble at
all. | like to call"
Year: 1877

It is said that the forests OF
North Carolina produce twenty.
two species of oak, eight of pine,
nine of spruce, seven of magnolia,
eight of hickory, and five each of
elm and birch.
Year: 1877

Death is the wish of some, the
relief of many and the end of all.
It sets the slave at liberty, carries
the banished man home, and pla-
ces all men on the same level, mas
much that life itself would be a
punishment without it.
Year: 1877

A DELEGATION OF LABoRING MEN AT THE EX-
EcUTIvE MANsIoN-EMPLoyMENT FOR THE
IDLE AND RESTORATION OF SUFFRAGE IN
THE DISTRICT EEQuEsTED-THE PRESIDENT
IN REPLY.


WASHINGTON, April 26, 1871
A delegation OF the Labor League Of the United
States consisting of twcntysix white and thirtyiv
coored men, called upon the President this morning
tor purpose OF delivering address upon the labor
question The delegation was met by the President IN
OF the anterooms 10 the Executive Council Cham
ber, and the address was delivered by Mr. Hadnett,
President OF the Labor League the headquarters Of
which are in this city The request was made to tho
President TO cmbody in his message to Congress
a recommendation for the Appropriation OF
money Tor internal improvements, in order TO give
employment to idle labor throughout the country, and
also TO recommend the restoration Of suffrage in this
district and the payment OF 10000 workngmcn who,
the address asserted, were delraudcd by contractors
under tho Boara OF Public Works.


PRESIDENTS REPLY


Tho following The reply oil the President, which
embodics answers 10 the material points Of the I'D
drcss:-


This speech is voluminous the topics numerous
that would undertake unconsidercd, ohhand
express opinions In regard to It, some of the
on eay If sns are in s
OF empioymsn or that number OF men to whom the COY
ana Congress, would be very dere'ict in its duty il





good viii Won express ! aprreeia,s u aud return
fully. Perhaps this is all desire to
the subject without further consideration The rights OF n
citizens precisely equal before the law ana
that equal RI. .hts
such assistance Congress and above
all. the people can give them


SUFFRAGE QUESTION.


The right OF suffrage this District is not question
that have given consideration to- Tho uct that
during adm nisration OF Washington and of Jefferson
Madison and the earlier Presidents suffrage vested in
the people Of this District with regard to local affairs but
the general officers There have been various
changes from that time to the present.


Here the Chairman Of the Labor League interposcd
query what the President thought oi that order
OF things AS an American prncipey


The rREspEST-We not discuss IT, 1t Is enough to say
whatever you desire that subject IL within the
power OF Congress grant IL Is not within the
whether voice In the election
member Congress of President This Is
very large question and to be In accordance
with the wishes OF the people do not know what the
feelings the people are upon this question: IL Is not Tor
President lny the rules for the decision Of
Of this the people 1t Is safe to them
the body of the people II tie people Of the United
wish suffrage this District shall
terere with them and should not veto but would sign any
bin that subject II there Is further In regard
this again return appreciation OF your Kindness
Year: 1877

The Railroad Committee OF tho Aldermen have re-
qucsted opinion from the Corporation Counsel rca-
tive to the powers of the Board IN dealing with the
question to whether or not the city has rieht TO
take possession OF the franchise OF the sixth Avenue
street Railroad complying with certain conditions
specified IN the charter ui that corporation.


The Comms soncr OF Public Works has been d.
rectcd TO pace Tree bath at the Battery.


The ordinance preventing tho use Of calcium lights
IN the streets without proper permit from the CITY
authorities was yesterday passed Ny the Board OF
Aldermen.
Year: 1877

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-


Why don't the proper authorities repavc the lower
portion Of Catharne lane THIS portion OF tho street
has been In most shameful condition ever since Elm
street graded from Leonard TO Worth street, and
during rainy weather IL is impossible Tor either or
beast TO travel through IL. The proper authoritee
have been notified OF the condition OF this street sew
era times during the past two years. but TO have
very tlc regard Tor the suferngs OF those VINO are
compelled to use this street daily. U. III, 3.
Year: 1877

New YORK, April "a, 1877.
To THE EDITOR or TnE HERALD:-


There tnioves constantly prowlng around the New
York Custom House watching Tor those young clerks
who go there TO pay duties Yesterday one OF gang
picked pocket Of clerk, but gave up the money
quickly when the young man threatened to raise
alarm. No policeman was in sight even. WIN you
have the kindness Call tho attention OF the police
authorizes 10 the necessity of having some officers
toned around the Custom House during business
hours, and much obiiee CONSTANT READER2
Year: 1877

To EDITOR HERALD


Allow me to ask tho Board OF Health what have the
properly owners done With those portable ash boxes
once made law by the Board OF Hcalth9 They have
stationary boxes, which call the street, aud
lett there to remain until OF the street cleaners
carts comes around which is once week, and then
lett 10 remain another week. receiving all the
stencil arising herclrom Can not The Board o Health
provide Tor stationary boxes front OF each house
and that the get their garbage as II always
customary until the portable box became IN user


GROCER.
Year: 1877

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD-


am or those unfortunate individuals who arc
obliged live in Dish horn street, and, having sick
baby, imagine the nature OF my complaint
No sooner the child all gentlc scep after
much patience and loss OF time on my part than one
blast oi those inferna machines the air, waking
and frightening her, asl making US wish that tho
owner OF the horn and all went to HELLGArE.
Year: 1877

To THE EDIroR OF THE HERALD


Please to allow mic a small space In your valuable
"Complaint Book' for my first complaint. 1t Is now
nearly weeks you FIRST called attention the
nuisance OF OF trucks blocking up West Twentieth
street, between sixth and Seventh avenues, every
evening and Sancay, but up 10 this moment no steps
have been taken to remove them Yours, l. b. I
Year: 1877

No further arrests have been made In the So. 900
forgery case at the present writing, but is known
that the detectives the track Of an Individual
supposed TO be connected with the gang OF counter
letters though not of the principals II prob
able that tho object OF the officers Is To get many
links OF the incrimina atory chain poss their
hands before attempting anything like grand coup.
The next arrest may supply some OF the missing Inks
suggested the HERALD OF Saturday there is
believe that efforts OF the officers mainly
arected toward clearing up the mystery connected
with Tho execution and issuing of the forged cheek.


MAXWELL ADMITTED TO


Police Judge Duly went TO the residence OF George
L. Maxwell on Twenty third street, yesterday after
noon aud admitted him to bail in the OF $40 900.
Immediately alter the signing of the papers Detective
sellck aud his who Tor the past three days
have been standing guard over the sick man, took
their
Year: 1877




Tho past week has been prolific Of series Of ups
and downs in the scale OF prices with net result
slightly favor Of the former. This accomplished
by the persistent efforts OF clique, whose men and
money. hailing from the Pacific slope, have been de-
voted to q somewhat spasmodic endcavor 10 advance
the price of Western Union. 1t has been rather dfi.
cult work at all times, and fruitless often when
expected blocks Of long stock came tumbing into the
hands OF thepooL sli the effort persisted 10 with
D good deal of tepacity, though the reward Is the
meagre one OF only two points gain for the weeks
labor II not much OF success In ITSELF its vicarous
influence upon the rest of marxet important.
Weak spots were strengthened and strong
dered more SO, while more healthful complexion
spread over nearly the entire list. Among
The arst are 10 be noticed Erie and Pa
enc MAIL which were SO 10 speak, shaken
up, patted the back aud In
general way pulled together and their legs in
better form than has recently characterized them II
is true further progress made, and they remain
not over steady on their pins, but si they are IN
condition to take step in advance when the time
comes Among tho strong stocks which have grown
stronger we place Michigan Central Central and Hud-
son, and Lake Sherc, which, emerging from mottled
condition which marked them the middle of the
week, have taken upon them healthier hue at the end
OF II. The snow blockade and rumors OF breakdown
In the railroad compact, affected prices injuriousy,
but the FIRST obstruction has been shovelled away and
the second Is oAicially denied and with their removal
come confident feeling and better prices After
having Its head under water repeatedly, New Jersey
Central, In final dealings, came up smiling with
advance for the week of two per cent The
Shorts on the contrary, laughing upon the wrong
SIDE OF tho mouth. condition OF painful cachnation
attributable to injudicious sales, under the belief
that the concern was In state of fatal financial
snarl that admitted of no disentangement Tho ma
teria decline brought about by this report was how
quickly recovered from when II authorltavey
announced that the knot was not so hopelessy hard
alter ALL and the price rapidly undor the covering
OF shorts and the necessity for cash stock, which
time exacted bonus OF u per cent Tor single
days use


Even the ST Paul stocks made some headway on the
wock's work in spite of the comparsons-n every way
odious-which forced to be made between the
earnings ofthis season and those Of last


At the close the tone OF the general market may be
regarded strong and buoyant, the controlling
Of which may be found in the almost universal belief
that the plan before Congress for settling the
Presidential difficulty will be brought into successful
operation and that the flow OF currency to this
promises cheaper money and It's attendant incentive
speculation.


THE. TRANSACTIONS WEEK.


The following tabc shows the opening highest
and lowest sales regular way Of the principal Stocks
during the past week. together with the number Of
shares dealt n:--
Year: 1877

THE GOLD MARKET.


In the gold market the tendency has been to
greater hrmncss THIS Is part due to the threaten
Ing attitude Of European affairs, yet II may be checked
by tho occurrence OF at home which give as
turance OF a peaceful solution Of our own political
problem In facs all commercial circles are awaiting
with little patience the settlement Of tho vexcd
questions which have recently blocked mercantile
Year: 1877

NEw ORLEANS, March "a The
Nichols Legislature adopted the follow.
ing:


WHEREAS, That the inaugural address
OF the present Executive Of the nation
indicates determination to restore har.
mony to the people Of the South, by es.
tablishing a policy Of pRcifcation for
one OF coercion, and by recognizing the
right Of said people of the South, to locate
a sell government, free from Federal in.
reference, therefore be it


Resolred, That We accept this declara.
ton OF the National Executive of non.
Intervention in the affairs OF the State,
US n happy augury for the future, "a
made in good faith and true spirit OF the
Constitution, and that this general as.
sembly will earnestly cooperate with
President Hayes in every effort to restore
confidence and fraternal relations among
the whole people Of this great country,
and to this end il pledges all power
and influence at its command, TO secure
the great object for which the govern.
ments were instituted, viz: To guarantee
protection to life, liberty and property to
every human being within its borders.


The indications are that Nichols
Legislature will not elect United States
Senator during the present extra session.


The color lines Of the Republican party
will lose Pinchback and a small falling
of Of the colored men, who will 90 10
the Democratic party. On the other
hand the Republicans will gain largely
from the Conservatives and old line
Wings. II, however, the revolutionary
Nichols party, representing the extreme
Democratic element, succeed in suppress.
ing the lawful State Government, the
color line may be expected to be drawn
tighter than ever, and the persecution Of
the colored men will continue as in Mis-
sissippi, Texas and other Republican
States, which have been stolen by the
White Leaguers till the last yestige OF Re.
publicanism has been crushed out.
Year: 1877

Boston Post


The symptoms OF reviving business are
not being studied 80 much as they have
been, but robnster and surer footed
confidence appears instead. The March
winds are not more eiectually brushing
the cloud OF winter of the blue floor OF
heaven than is this stihenlng breeze Of
universal confidence hurrying all doubts
and hesitations out OF sight. In short,
the business sky is rapidly clearing, and
hope and trust are coming out 10 the
view. Every one realizes that tine past
three and half years are not to be re-
traced, but that the costly experience Of
that term has prepared the way for the
resumption Corporations on foundation
that promises to be permanent. The OBJ.
servations Of The best general business
authorities all unite in prophecies Of
speedy Improvement in trade affairs.


Manufacturers feel the incoming inHu-
ence equally with the merchants, US the
full renewal OF work in mill after mill
explains. An inspection Of the markets
OF the country shows that over produc-
tion no longer obstructs commercial
movements. In the products Of the field
and the mills there has been thorough
working up process going on, till at the
present time the call is for production to
take hold again. And this implies the
loading OF cars, canal boats and lake yes.
sells, the freighting Of ocean steamers, and
a busy distribution everywhere by the en-.
terprise and energy Of the great mercan-
tile class. The machinery is all in order
and well oiled, and it ia already begin.
ming TO move. When the long obstructed
channels are free again, the life will be
the most cheering we have had since the
few years Immediately preceding the war,
which all hope is at last ended.
Year: 1877

but we venture the assertion that once
any federation otthc hog nuisance is per.
mitted. in any degree, three months will
not elapSe before the evil will be upon us
in all the fulness and glory Of its old orig.
inal nastiness.


1t is said by some Councilmen that the
new ordinance will be restrictive and ia
provisions rigidly enforced. We do not
mean to be disreSpectful to the Councils,
but such argument Is simply bosh.
With but single individual contractor to
collect and remove without the city limits,
kitchen garbage, bonded under heavy
penalties Tor the faithful performance
Of the duty, there is not executive ability
enough in the Mayor, both branches OF
the City Council and the Police force to
compel him TO carry out the letter OF his
contract. 1t is, then, simply folly to ex-
pect that the thousand and one people
who would keep hogs il there were the
least pretence Of permission to do 80,
could or would be compelled 10 adhere
to the letter or even the spirit Of the or
dinance. II the ordinance against hogs
is abolished we understand that the gar
bage ordinance will be repealed, and
what does that mean, pray? Simply that
filthy little wagons and carts will be
dragged AROUND by filthier children, slop.
ping over their contents on the sidewalks
and reviving a loud smelling nuisance.


Just at this time this city wants Of the
Council useful, practical, and economi-
cal administration OF her affairs. Fine
spun theories about the influence Of
hogs on health can be dispensed with. At
the best they needsaot take up the time
TINT ought to be devoted 10 preparing
something like systematic scheme for
carrying on the business incident to the
summer. Some things that cannot be
avoided are pressing upon the Sttention
Of Council and should receive earnest
consideration. Plans need to be devised for
doing whatever has to be done economi-
calIy and well. There is abundant
chance for the present Council to make 4
reputation in practical matters.
Year: 1877

COLUMBUS, O., March l2.-The sena.
torial contest is getting warm and more
mixed with each hour. Candidates have
excellent working force here, but it Is
conceded that up to this hour the real
contest is between Matthews and Taft
Both are being urged confidently by
their friends and vigorously deny, at
they claim by authority, that there is al
especial Administration favorite in the
COntest
Year: 1877

as Mexico, would cost much in blood
and treasure. Still, among more So
Der citizens there is a feeling that
our government cannot afford TO tol-
crate Mexican insolence nor to per-
NIT the border to remain forever the
scene of turmoil. Our lerding mill.
tary men say that the present state
Of affairs on the border cannot be en-
dured much longer, and since Mexi
co cannot preserve peace on her
side of the line, it will be necessary
for our troops to occupy her territory
which will result in war. They think
that if the crash must come at all,
now is the time to bring it on. Louis
lana and Taxes Troops would proba-
bly, have to bear the brunt Of the
struggle, especially in case Of any
summer campaign in the malarious
district, so none but men acclimated
to southern diseases could be used.
1t is thought declaration of war
would excite the widest enthusiasm
in this city. Not only would the vast
army of unemployed rise, to arms,
but there are large numbers of ad-
venturous spirits here in pros perou,
circumstances, for whom excitement
of war has resistlsss charms. The
sentiment of this community is al
most unanimous for war. New Or
leans of all places would be gamer.
She would be the base of operations
while the campaign lasted, and when
peace came, the rich territory con-
quered would be tributary to her
commerce.
Year: 1877

A great furore has been suddenly
kicked up among some prominent state
men at Washington by the probable dis
closures resulting from the Indictment OF
the members of the Louisiana Re-
turning Board ior altering and forg.
ing the necessary returns to hand
over the State to the HAYES Elec-
tors, Ex-Gov. WELLS. PACKARD
and PIrKIS are said to be at the bottom
OF it, snd they declare that the Return
ing Board shall not be punished alone.
The interest and excitement aroused At
New Orleans over the probable expose
is rapidly on the increase. A special to
the Cincinnati Commercial says that
three important State officers urged Gov.
NICHOLS TO write note TO
the grand jury requesting that body to
desist from further investigation of the
matter, request the governor, for very
prudent reasons, did not see it to fulfill.
A nest OF rs great rogues rs the world
ever saw have fallen out, and while
honest men may not get their dues we
will expect to hear sworn evidence OF
such wicked COLLISION in high places rs
to make the nation blush crimson over
the acts OF brassy checked men, who are
now administering the laws of the land
with about as much authority rs would
have the Emperor of Morocco.
Year: 1877

Major Reno, recently tried by court
martial on the charge Of insulting the
wife OF brother officer, and sentenced
To be dismissed from the service, has for.
warded to the War Department, n re-
quest for delay in the presentation of the
case to the President, claiming that he
has additional evidence, which will tend
to the mitigation OF the sentence. The
request has been granted.
Year: 1877

rent and there is no mortgage on the
roof that covers him. This is all
wrong. Nothing housld exist in a
republic-''a government Of the peo
pie, blythe people and for the people,
that does not pay toll to somebody s
money bags. Every day Jay Gould
looks at the sky he gets mad he feels
that an untaxed sky is a reproach to
the great American system of finance.
It is the only thing known to the Re-
public that is not taxed.


It has long been the proud boast OF
the land of freedom that ssif man
hadn't shoes he could go barefooted.' .
But it will soon come to pass that if a
man hasn't shoes he shall go to Jail.


And yet the people all vote and the
majority rules! Good Lord !!