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Year: 1879

THERE is no man in the Democratic ranks
for whose restoration to sound health all
the Republicans in the country are more
earnestly praying than Mr. TnDEN's. If
the CIPHER Ogre should collapse before the
Democratic convention of 1SS0 a fruitful
source of Republican campaign capital
would be lost. So long ns TILDEN is alive
and his barl holds out there will be no har-
mony in the Democratic ranks and there
will be plenty of campaign material for Re-
publican orators.
Year: 1879

would have been still stronger. That
would have rounded up the series to date
without the omission of single number.
But as it is the party is strong enough to
overwhelm its adversaries with utter de-
at infe the coming controversy.
Year: 1879

THE talk about running General JOHN b.
HAwLEY as the Republican candidate for
Governor of Illinois proceeds from an inn
pulse to secure the services of an honorable
and experienced public man in behalf of
great and growing State. What would be
the gain of Illinois in the event of realiza-
ton Of this project would be loss to the
General Government, for his consequent
resignation as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury would deprive that Department
of the able services of one of its most eff
cient as well as popular officers But he
deserves the promotion, and we do not hesi-
tate to express an earnest hope, rejecting
therein the desires of his numerous friends
and admirers here in Washington, that he
will get it.
Year: 1879

IT seems to disturb the equanimity of the
Opposition press to know that the course of
Senator CoNKLING in his recent difficulty
with LAMAR has received the approval and
justification of the people at large, especially
in the North. The fact that his action has
been thus approved clearly shows the de-
termined opposition, if not the belligerent
attitude, of the people of that section toward
Southern aggression in our National Coun-
ellis. 1t is this disclosure that disgruntles
our Bourbon friends, for it exposes the fact
that the North is aroused now with the in-
spiration of the same spirit that led to the
approval of Bowie-knife PorTER's treatment
of ROGER A. PRYOR just at the beginning
of the war. In fact, it is a shadow of COM
ing events, among which will be the solidi-
fication of the loyal North against the dis
loyal solid South in 1880
Year: 1879

THE Washington Sentinel is fearless and
independent Democratic newspaper of wide
spread circulation all over the United States.
While we have had frequent occasion to
differ with it as regards political questions,
we have never doubted the ability of its
conduct nor the effectiveness of its influence
within its proper sphere. Just now, how
ever, it has come under the ban of Demo-
cratic disapproval, because of its opposition
to the EwING-RICE ticket out in Ohio. II
is therefore being denounced by the Demo-
cratic journals of the country as an insig-
niicant and uninfluential sheet; but it APP
pears to us that the more the Sentinel is
abused by its iellow-Bourbons the greater
will be its capacity to do harm in the Dem
ocratic ranks. Let the wrangle go on.
Year: 1879

WHEN the War-Democrats out in Ohio
the very few Of them, we mean, who are
supporting EWING and RIcE-boast that
their party sustained the Union and fought
its battles during the late unpleasantness.
the old-iashioned VALLANDIGHAM Copper
heads rise to remark "I'll he hanged if we
"d didw These men find it as difficult to
the hord-money Democrats do to gulp him
down clad in fiat shinplasters and nursing
the rag-baby ut his breast
Year: 1879

THE Southern Democratic press is still


engaged in an effort to make it appear that
the rowdyism of the late scene between
Senators CoNKLING and LAMAR was all on
the side of the former This is commend
able from the standpoint of pure sectional
ism, for it shows that the South has learned
something after all, enough, in fact, to be
ashamed Of the taint of rowdyism when it
is affixed, as in this instance, to the skirts
of one of her leaders. The next step-but
il is long way ofI;-will be to cease elect
ing fire-eaters and rowdies like LAMAR to
Congress. . ...
Year: 1879

THE Democratic press is so imbued with
the idea that Secretary SHERMAN is a cam
didate for the Presidency that they will not
believe he intends to take part in the COM
ing campaign up in Maine. Judging him
by their own impulses, OF the selfish motives
which govern such manipulators Of their
own party as that prince OF intriguers, SAM
UEL j. TILDEN, they assume that he is de-
sirous of Democratic victory in the Pine
Tree State for the purpose of killing OFF
BLAINE" But we shall see what we shall
SEQ
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD


beg to call attention to the condition of the side
walk Of the premises No. 1ls East Tenth street It is
covered with ice and has been since the first fall of
snow this season. and is in q very dangerous
dition. f. f
Year: 1879

THE OLD COLONY STEAMBOAT COMPANY.


To THE EDITOR HERALD


In your issue Of the 3lst ult there appears q
munication signed ''Old Cambridge which, think,
does great injustice to the ''Old Colony Steamboat
Company" better known as the .'Fan River Line"
He intimates that they lay ut anchor in the Sound
seven hours the preceding Saturday night without
dne cause. and that the company gained thereby
from $500 to $500 by feeding the passengers '.Old
Cambridge" must remember that easterly or
southeasterly wind always kicks up heavy
around Point Judith. and that it would
BE- great pnt ss 0i e ar sna n0so to
heavily frcighted boats, particularly at night The
captains of this line are very careful and knowing
scamen. and. while the delay of fow hours costs
the company dearly. they consider it allow
expense to have the slightest weight when the ques-
ton OF risk is involved have frequent occasion to
visit Boston and always go by that route. because
experience has taught me that its officers not
only the most careful. but also the most accom mmo-
together different from that of "Old Cambridge in
of delays The last Of that kind with
took place on the eve Of Thanksgiving. when
left Boston in the anticipation of reaching home in
time for the annual feast of turkey. BY the time
reached Newport found the wind blowing almost
gale from the southeast. Captain Simmons said it
would be very dangerous TO round Point Judith; so
lay moored to the dock all night, in hopes of the
wind going down before morning. It did not, how
ever, and obliged to return to Fall River
next day. and thence back to Boston. where, IL we
chose. could take the noon train via Shore
sleep in my statcroom that night. and the
company insisted refunding me the money for it.
thought told them did not ask ii. as would have
had to sleep somewhere. They gave all hands what
they wished to order from the bill of fare for
breakfast (you should have seen what hogs of
the people made Of themselves when they learned 1t
free). and sent back to Boston gratis, and
deemed our tickets from there to New York. Why.
my dear "Old Cambridge" that company has o wide
Certainly have never known them to fail in my
long experience as TRAvELLER.
Year: 1879

"SkUCtsOlI OF 16OCNcF6 CWtVGso0s ''
To the Editor of the Globe.


Will it be in order for reader of your
paper to offer through its medium protest
against the unwise, unfair and unjust action
of the Minneapolis board of education in
cutting down the salaries of our most ad-
vanced and experienced school teachers
Just at this time, when the city council have
been increasing the pay of our police force
and many of our city officers. Does the
board expect the teachers to live after the
style of the Chinese, and still be able to in
struot the rising generation in refinement
and polish?. If popularity is the object
sought they have certainly struck the wrong
track, for every person but one with whom
have conversed upon the subject (and l
have conversed with dozens) think the re-
duction an outrage. If teachers of languages
and the sciences are to be put on plane with
kitchen anu shop girls, those who are rails
ing daughters had better bear in mind that
education is of no account except for the
pleasure it's possession gives-a luxury-but
of no use in the gaining of livelihood.
am glad to see there is a hberal-mlnded
minority in the board, and there are other
members that I should expect better things
of, but of one or two nothing different
could be expected. A little loyalty to our
city and its widespread reputation as good
place for people to come to educate their
children, and sense of right and Justice to
those who labor for a living would right the
wrong threatened, and give satisfaction to
not only nine tenths of the laboring classes,
but ninety out of every hundred of the tax
payers of this city. Respectfully,


MINNEAPOIITAN,
Year: 1879

Miss Emma Schermully, daughter of F.
Schermully, had narrow escape from death
by drowning Monday night. Accompanied
by Jules Duel, of the St. Croix Post, she had
started for home at the conclusion of the
play cite Phpnix'' by way of Staples mill,
but finding the road flooded by the heavy
rain they turned back and started up the
railroad track, having to cross the trestle
work on the plank laid for foot passengers.
The water at this point is very deep, and the
plank on which they were walking fully ff-
teen feet above it; The night was very dark,
and they we're compelled to use the utmost
caution. When half way across vivid and
binding flash of lightning dazzled Miss
Schermully, and making misstep, she fell
into the water, uttering piercing scream as
she fell. Realizing her danger, and without
moments hesitation, Mr.. Duel courageous
ly leaped into the water to her assistance.
On coming to the surface he perceived her
by the aid of flash of lightning about
four feet distant, and swimming to
her bade her not to catch hold
of him or she would prevent him from saw
ing her. With admirable GOODNESS she pass
lively submitted herself into his hands.
Swimming with her to a log, he attempted to
assist her on to it, but found it was impos-
sible on account of the log rolling. Seeing
a rope hanging from one of the spiles,
against which was log, he assisted hor to
it, but every time she got on 20 the log it
rolled, throwing her Off After the sixth or
seventh trial they both succeeded in getting
on the log, he eteadying i. by aid of the
rope. Mr.. Duel then began to call for as
sis,ance, and was luckily heard by Joe
Carli and Otto Hospes, who were going
home by the same route. These gentlemen
tried to get boat, but failing in this, got a
rope, with the assistance of which they res
cued the exhausted and thoroughly drencted
couple from their perilous position. The
GOODNESS with which Miss SchermuIly CON
Quoted herself during the half hour she was
in the water, is indeed praiseworthy, while
Mr.. Duel is to be especially commended for
his heroic conduct.
Year: 1879

utterly broken down by what she ha
gone through, and have had to us'
my skill in her behalf, too ; Ter ner
vous system Is prostrated, and she il
lying down now trying to sleep, and
Edna is watching by Kate's bedside
You must be patient while Dick"


"Patience never was my forte, you
know of old, Luis" replied Staunton,
obstinately, and what yeu tell me Of
my poor darling, only increases my un.
easiness and my desire to look, on hel
sweet face again, even it she is unable
to spring to my arms and tell me how
true she has been to me through all
that long and weary absence. l feel as
If every moment away from her now is
a wrong to both of us. Please send
Edna to me-"


"Of course I'Il go; but wouldn't it
be better for you to tell me something
about yourself before | seek Edna !?
The child will ask a thousand ques-
tions, and, perhaps, be unwilling to
leave her sister for moment. She
knows. that this is the crisis of the f.
yer, and that everything depends upon
careful nursing"


Staunton regarded him with a search
ing stare, and then impetuously said i:


"Before the Lord, Loser, could al
most believe that there is something
wrong here, and that you are in a
quandary what course to pursue. l am
losing the last grain Of patience that is
in me-" he cried, almost furiously.
"Words. words, words do you think
that am to be put off with them, Luis,
when my very heart is aching to see
that dear face which has been my bea-
con star through all the efforts have
made to make myself rich for the sake
Of the smiles it would lavish on me in
the time to come! Go-go-I will not
be trified with another moment"


Loser thought it best to obey this
imperious command, and got out of
the room as quickly as he could; but
he paused a moment in the hall to re-
view the position; and reassure him
self as to his power to manage the COM
plication of affairs so as to bring about a
satisfactory denouement, we'll knowing
that if Stanton got the slightest clew
to what had taken place between Kate
and Harry Conrad he would wreak a
terrible vengeance on them all. The
above We publish sa specimen chapter:
but the continuation of this story will
be found only in the N. Y. Ledger
Ask for the number, date August %,
which can now be had at any news Of
flee or bookstore. If you are not within
reach of news office, you can have
the Ledger mailed to you for one year
by sending three dollars to Rober!
Bonner, publisher, $50 William street,
New York.
Year: 1879

NEw YORK, July S.-MrS. Josephine A. Cotton,
43 years OF age, small delicate woman of re-
fine appearance, closed herself In her apart.
ment In Christie street last night and commit
ted suicide by shooting herself In the head and
breast. Her husband Is a compositor whom
she charges with having deserted her. She left
q note as follows:-.Go0d bye, my husband
May God forgive you for your treatment of your
poor Wife. have not the courage to meet the
cold world alone. You can never know how
lonesome was and how have loved you. Good
bye and may GOD forgive me and you" Late
last night her husband called at her house and
claimed the body for burial
Year: 1879

ment prevails over the supposed murder of Miss
Dooley by tramp, who was entertained by the
young lady's parents and stopped at the house
all night Miss Dooley was found dead In her
bed, with evidences OF foul play The girls
parents deny that she was murdered and claim
that her death was caused by heart disease
medical examination will be had
Year: 1879



 Willis Claiborne and George Cairn write to us that while duck hunting in the Little Bayou this week, they were attacked by an alligator, which suddenly rose to the surface of the water and at- tempted to crawl into the skin in which they were leisurely paddling along. One the men, during the excitement, fell overheard, but managed to get back in- side the boat in time to save himself from the jaws of the monster. A slug was hastily rammed into the gun barrel and then fired into the head of the vi- cious animal, which crippled it that it was afterwards easily managed It was then taken to shore and killed, and found to measure eleven feet in length and five feet around, the weight being 2l5pounds. This is the largest alligator killed in that neighborhood since the war, and It Is the first instance in our knowledge of an alligator having attacked boats crew. We have frequently heard of the saurian monster attacking persons. ~

 The FfOrididn contained the following account of an incident of that character In the issue of the l4th of April last. "On Monday last, two colored men went fishing upon Lake Jackson, and, after reaching the center of the lake, they discovered huge alligator about ten feet from the boat The alligator, noth- ing daunted by the presence of the boat and use of the paddles, made Q desperate attack upon them, and sue ceeded in getting it's head over the gun vale of the boat, but the furious blows 9ealt drove it of, only to return and re. Peat the attack the second and third nnmes before they reached the shore One of the men ran up to house neal by and obtained an ax. The first blow With the ax enraged the monster, which With one tiirt of his tall, threw the boat
Year: 1879

There is man now serving q two years term of imprisonment in the Lan- caster county prison, for forgery, who can't write his own or any other persons name. His name is AL Chamberlain, from the upper part of the county. Our informant says he is feeble-minded, and previous to bis trial his cell-mates told him if he would plead guilty he would get a shorter sentence, which he did. He has served fourteen months of his sentence, and will doubtless live the remaining nine months, and come out c free man, having done, what we think no other man in the world ever did be- fore, viz, served term of imprisonment for forgery when he can't write his OWN name. buH"
Year: 1879

THERE is no necessity to make large stacks of cornstalks, as they keep better in small ones. Many farmers In the Eastern and Middle States put them in large shocks in the field, or on a lot near the barn, binding them well, espe- cially at the top, and the fodder keeps bright and green in this way. This is little trouble, and the plan might be followed elsewhere with profit.
Year: 1879

SENATOR Hamlin gets in a
good square lick as follows: awe
are told IN all the discussions of the
past year by our political opponents
that resumption Of specie payments
was impossible. They admitted in
the argument, that it was desirable e
if it could be done. 1t has been
done by the efforts of the republican
party, and the result is, that in every
nook and corner of this broad land
there is renewal of industry, busi-


ness and trade. Now our opponents
complain because specie payments
have been resumed. They are very
like the wretch who went home
with the threat that if his wife had
not his supper prepared he would
beat her; and if she had lit prepared
he wouldn't eat mouthful of il"
Year: 1879

The harvest now about closed
has been the most favorable one
ever known in this portion Of Wis
consin. The weather, although on
the whole warm, has been fine for
the work of cutting and securing
the grain and everything has been
gathered in the best possible condi-
ton. So far the only drawback our
farmers have had to contend with
has been in the partial loss Of hay.
Spring wheat has turned out well
in this section the average yield be-
ing about IS bushels to the acre
with the quality of berry chiefly
No. 1. Oats are a heavy crop
and good grade. Corn is doing
finely and unless cut off by early
frosts will yield largely. Potatoes
have done we'll, many varieties be-
ing already ripe and out of the way
of injury.
Year: 1879

We regret that we are compelled to is
sue an other half sheet this week. Our
press could not be got ready to work
this edition and there is no other machine
in the city large enough to print the RE
PUBLICAN entire, hence we are obliged
to ask the Indulgence of our readers
another week Next week unless some
thing unforeseen occurs, the REPUBLICAN
will appear in its usual form in an entire
new sdress and thereafter continue in the
even tenor of its ways until fire and
smoke overtakes it again. which we trus,
is not to be in this world.
Year: 1879

THE Democrat pitches into the
"policy" democrats who engineered
the Fond du Lac convention two
years ago, and it demands that they
shall be turned out to grass. 1t in
Inmates quite plainly that it will not
be satisfied with any more green
back or fiat money foolishness, but
just wait until after the convention
and see it ''whoop it up" for the
nominees, whoever they may be, or
whatever platform they may stand
upon.
Year: 1879

The last week in August ap-
proaches and don't you forget the
irst-class series of races to take
place at that time on the Milwau-
kee Driving Park. Those who
attend from here will find the pro-
orietOr of the Plankinton House
ready to receive them with open
arms and the best Of acc ommoda-
tions. They say the Plankin ton
under the new management BIOS
SONS as the rose, and that the weary
are rested and the hungry fed in
the finest manner possible.
Year: 1879

Tho Improvement In business Is too
plain to be disputed. In oil the
leading articles the demand is greater
than . the supply. Manufacturers
have orders for months ahead for all
they can furnish. Here at home
there are more attractions than have
been known for six years. These
cheering indications are based down
on the farming interests. Everything
produced by the farmer has an inns
proved price showing that the improves
mcnts are not merely artificial. There
is some danger that this leap towards
prosperity is too rapid to be healthy
Not as TO articles Of production with
the farmer. That cannot be. But
Il is 80 marked aud unmistakable
that |, may stimulate to another err
of overtrading. The best thing now
possible---the wisest coursc for all to
pursue, Is to commence at once pay
ing out of debt. This will produce
more comfort. relief, aud genuine
improvement than so much overtrad'
ing. The busines man who now has
the best head will not strain himself
by over purchases, nor bis custom
ers by over selling to them.
Year: 1879

he is her husband. IF by making
herself brigh. and attractive she fai 9
to hold him, compulsion will only
drive him farther from her. do not
believe it possible to retain the friend
ship of any one by demanding it. /
do not believe 1t possible to lose it by
being lovable.
Year: 1879

When the day dawns. aud We rise
to find the sky clear aud the bright
hours all before Us, how loth we are
to lie down upon our pillow again.
There are 30 many things to do
such pleasant things, some Of them
our friends are coming, or we are go.
ing to visit them then there is a
walk or a drive. or a little feast in
prospect--it seems so pleasant to be
awake. But when the day has gone
aud the night has come again, We
are generally ready for it. We are
at best, tired with our frolic or plea
sure. Ten to one,we are disappoint'
ed in something some little un'
pleasant incident has marred the
brightest hour; some skeleton had
taken its seat at the feast, or peeped
out of q secret closet. II is SO do
lightful to fling off the dnery it TO
joiced us to put on ; to put out the
light and lie down, courting slumb-
er,


So, though in the heydey Of life,
We dread that long, quiet sleep no
doubt those who live to bo old hal
it as their best friend. The loves
and hopes OF early life have ended II
disappointment their dear ones
have lef. them alone the life tha,
at first seemed so sweet has chang
ed to bitterness, and all tho sweet
ness is with death. Just rs we wear
lily climb the bedroom stairs with ouI
tired feet, 40 We will climb lifc's las,
steps. We have danced and toiled
alternately I; we are as tired OF our
sorrow, and we hail repose eternal
as we hail the repose Of night when
life was all before US.
Year: 1879

Shortly before o'clock last evening, a
number of boys were walking Oh French
street, below the railroad noticed smoke
issuing from a second story win3ow
of the warehouse of Geo. w. Bush &
Son.


They gave the alarm and in a short
time the department responder, when it
was found that bale Of rags had by some
means became ignted. The bale was
rolled out into the yard, and the damage
done was very slight. Spontaneous COM
bustion is supposed was the cause.
Year: 1879

ANY father who goes out and puts tar
on top of his front gate after dark must
be lost to all sense of humanity. Not SO
the one who buys a bottle of DIR. Bulls
cough syrup for his family.
Year: 1879

IT Is difficult to point ont anywhere in
the country any more horrible and cruel
murders than that of Parr butchering
his daughter; and the shooting to death
of young woman by Sullivan, both in
Philadelphia on Tuesday and Wednes-
day,
Year: 1879

The General Ass, mbly commenced the session with queer blunder or omission

 The Constitution provides that list of the persons vO,td for for Governor ard other State officers with the number ut votes giv- en for each, shall he laid betor, the G.:ueral A >s mhlv ''on the first day of the session thereof" A committee was appointed to canvass tue votes aLd then each house ad : burned to the following morning, SO that the list and votes could not be laid before 1t on the first day of the session thereof. l, might raise nlce constitutional question if any one were disposed to make it, but it is not at all likely that any one will do SO in the present case. IL only furnishes another slight illustration of the small amount of wisdom with which the world is governed.