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Year: 1877

After all there seems to be some cohesion
about the Republican majority in the Senate
of the United States.


Perhaps Judge Davis when he sits alone in
the Senate fixes meditative eye on 1880
and has quiet wink all by himself


Democratic admiration. for the Civil Ser
vice order seems to be boundess.


There are only 1000 Democratic persons
applying for positions under the new door
keeper another proof of the political stagna-
tion of an of-year.


A chrome has been offered by response
BILE committee of citizens of New Jersey for
the name and description CT any undertaking
which was finished while in charge of Gener-
al Mcclellan.


Henry Clay Dean dawns upon the political
horizon OF Missouri, this time as aspirant to
National Senatorial honors. He is satisfied
that be can wave a shirt before which the
traditional CORY garment will fade like a rose
in whitewash bucket.


There was man in Ohio which his name
was West. No more of this interesting story
will be printed in these columns.-Rochester
Democrat.


Judge West is said to be exceedingly indig-
nant because large portion of the response
blllty for his defeat is charged to his opening
speech, Well. it is his turn to be mad. His
party has been as mad as a baptized hen ever
since it read the speech.-N. Y. Tribune.


The managers of the labor-greenback party
in Pennsylvania claim that they will poll TO-
600 votes 10 that state this fall and contest
the next Presidential election. They will
probably abate those claims somewhat after
the votes are counted.


The labor vote in New Jersey will not be
given to Gen. Mcclellan, and there is not so
much OF popular uprising in his behalf as
the men who engineered his nomination by
the Democratic convention predicted. Some
OF the Democrats even fear that he will be
defeated.
Year: 1877

THERE could hardly be better illustra-
ton of the Indifference of Congress to tine
practical wants Of the country than its fail
ure to take any action in regard to the Paris
Exhibition. We must largely depend on a
foreign demand for that revival in trade
which we all desire so earnestly, and there is
nothing which would dc so much to extend
our trade abroad as a proper representation
at Paris. American manufacturers are lust
beginning to assert a successful competition
against the immense capital, long experience
and cheap labor of Europe, and they are able
to do it only through the intrinsic superiority
of their work. Nothing could be better cal
culated to display this superiority than the
competition of the best products of every
branch of industry from every nation, which
will be displayed at the forthcoming Exhib-
ton. and to miss such an opportunity is to
ignore the most important interest which
now occupies the attention of the people
Congress should remedy this mistake with
out delay.
Year: 1877

THE "Dismal Swamp" is said to be an en-
tire misnomer. There is nothing dismal
about it except its general solitude. 1t is de-
scribed by recent visitors as capital resort
for sportsmen, game being abundant, and fish
ready to rise to the fly. The most curious
features of the swamp are the sweetness and
wholesome character of the water, and the
malarious diseases. This purity is ascribed
to the influence of the juniper tree, which
certainly colors if it does not improve the
water, and possibly contributes an antiseptic
property to the air.
Year: 1877

THE war on illicit Gistillaton is being
waged with such vigor by internal revenue
officials in all parts of the country, that those
who are now engaged in the unlawful manu-
facture will find it the better part of valor to
retire from business. Convictions have
speedily followed eyery arrest,
Year: 1877

PROF. THEODORE B. CoMsTocK, of Cor
nell University, who is appointed chairman
of the committee that is TO urge measures for
the preservation of Yellowstone Park, has a
special fitness for the position. He was
among the earliest of the scientific explorers
of that wonderful region, and he with his
party reached it by short route that had
been previously regarded as impractcable.
Ele is almost an enthusiast in his admiration
of the scenery and natural curiosities, and he
justly regards the latter as likely to be of SER
vice to science by throwing light on volcanic
processes. His views on the latter subject
were clearly set forth at the Association
meeting at Buffalo last year, and the proposed
effort to save the curiosities of the park from
the ravages of tourists grows out Of the sug-
gestions which were then presented. 1t is
fortunate that the matter will be taken in
hand by one whose feelings are interested in
the work.
Year: 1877

W
The Elegant Marquis de saint-Eeorges..


Every one remembers the beautiful
hair OF the witty and elegant Marquis I
Of : amt Georges, who died last winter.
M. Eugene Capus enlightens us upon
this subject in an article ia the Sport. Z
He thought that O society man should I
never be aged, even when he reached 4
old age.


It is well known to what an art ne ar
rived Ia the arrangement OF his own
wig. It was such miracle OF ingenuity
that even his most intimate friends,
those who saw him every day, made
bets whether or not he wore q wig.
How could it be otherwise nj. de
Saint Georges had three wigs, which he
wore during the course OF each month.
The first from the 1st to the 10th, the
second from the 10th to the goth, and
the third from the goth to the 30th-
That of the first decade had short heir,
that Of the second a little longer, and
the third q little longer yet, so as to-
simulate as nearly as possible the
the month he would complain that his
hair had grown too long, and ne Was
thought to have had it cut when the
time came for him TO don his wig No. l.


There was no respect for State rights
involved in the decision, because the
only State tribunals recognized as en-
titled to any respect were the returning
boards, and these are tribunals not
known to or approaehable by the Fed
eral gouernment-b being State institu-
| tions amenable to and regulated by
State laws entirely. 1t is rather com
tempt for the sovereignty and authority
Of the States for Federal department.
or commission to go behind the certif-
cate of the Governor representing the
State to see whether his action conforms
with that Of inferior State officials


The decision in the Oregon case only
affords additional proof of the parti-
sanship Of the Commission, and gives
greater force to the admonition that
the only path Of safety and honor for
any political party is TO adhere stead
fastly and resolutely TO the constitu-
tion; claiming nothing but what thaE
instrument and the voice OF the people
entitle them to, and accepting nothing
less, without compromise, arbitraElon.
or any game OF chance.-lCnicago
Times.
Year: 1877

ought to be that our government In


going to be as good hereafter as the
Turks.


They offer US everything now. They


aenounee negro supremacy and carpet
bag th hieves. Their pet policy for the
South is to. be abandoned. They offer


US everything but one but on that SUBJ
Ject their lips are closely sealed. They
refuse to say. that they will not cheat
us hereafter In the elections, III they
would only agree to that: IL they would
only repent OF their election frauds and
make restitution of the votes they have
stolen, the circle Of our felieitles would
be full.
Ii this thing stands accepted, and III
the law you have made for this oeca-
sion shall be the law for all occasions.
we can never expect such thing as an
honest election again. II you want TO
Know who will be- President by future
election do not inquire how the people
ol the States are going to vote. You
need only to know what kind of sconu-
drels constitute the Returning Boards
and how much it will take to buy them.


But | think that even that will end
some day. At present you have us down
and under your feet. Never had men
a better right to rejoice. Well may you
say, "We have made covenant with
death, and with hell are we at agree
ment; when. the overtlowing scourge
shall pass through it shall not GENE
unto us, for we have made lies our re-
fuge, and under falsehood have we hid
ourselves" But nevertheless wait d
little while. The waters OF truth will
rise gradually. and slowly per-
haps, but surely, above the level
OF these foul iniquities, and then
look out for the overflowing
seourge. "The refuge of lies shalt
be swept away, and the hiding-placs oil
falsehood shall be uncovered" This
mighty and puissant nation will yet
rouse herself up like strong man after
sleep, and shake her invineible locks i'm
a fashion you little think of now. Wait
--retribution will come In due time.
Justice travels with q leaden heel, but
strikes with an iron hand. Gods mill
grinds slow but dreadfully fine. Welt
till the fioodgate is lifted and d full head
OF water comes rushing on. Wait. and
you will see fine grinding yet.
Year: 1877




The period for which the Union was
established by its beneficent and patri-
otic founder expires to-day, and this will
be the last issue of this paper. We re-
gret that the good work started by Mr..
Corcoran could not have been continued
by other citizens OF the District inspir-
ed by his example.


With the demise OF the Union the
country losses jealous guardian at the
seat OF government, the Democracy q
faithful exponent, and the people Of the
District'a watchman on the tower.


In expressing appreciation OF the sup
port and encouragement received we
cannot refrain from speaking some
words of conviction and comfort. The
struggle through which the party has
passed will be found TO have separated
the wheat from the chaT and awakened
constituencies to the necessity OF scru-
tinizing both the hearts and heads
OF those who are candidates for
their suffrages. The great fraud which
is to be consummated tomorrow or
next day by all the sclemnity OF an
official oath, will grow darker and more
hateful In the minds Of the people as
time rolls on. It will be the battle cry
OF every congressional and legislative
contest, and though dishonesty is now
triumphant its enjoyment Of place will
be of short duration, and tnat brief
period will be characterized by the
penalties Of bad conscience and ended
by the verdict Of disappearing people.
Year: 1877

ing struggle with Mortonism and carpet
baggerism, q struggle that is soon to
come.


A genuine Southerner will have q
place in his Cabinet.
The situation Is altogether rosy, and
saying this, remind you I do not allow
hope to run away with judgment.


ALBERT @. JAN1N.
Year: 1877

BERLIN, March 6.-The Emperor Will
liam received Gen. IgnatieT yesterday.
Ignatieff's mission seems to be to induce
the powers to cause the Sultan to sign a
promise to carry out the reform within
o stated time, or adopt the reform pro-
gramme OF the conference should he
fail to fulfill his promise. The question
of who is to decide whether the Sultan
has really carried out his programme
will probably be left undetermined. It il
considered probable that an agreement
will be effected.
Year: 1877

Onets. They are the selfsacrifcing pG'rlo's
through whose devotion the party organization
has been maintained in their respective States
Was there ever cheaper treason, or completer
revelation OF baseneSs? No one seems to
doubt the willingness of these men to 90
over to the opposition if they can find
their account in it, The only question is
whether they cannot serve themselves better
where they are. To keep such fellows IN the
Senate, the Grant Administration pursued
policy which alIenated thousands of Northern
Republicans and sent enough Democrats INTO
the Senate to make Democratic contioi OF that
body possible with the help of the carpet
baggers. 1t never seemed to The TRIBUNE 10
be wise or honest. The disappearance OF these
men from the positions they dishonor Is the
best thing that can happen.
Year: 1877

1t is plain enough that there is a new admin
istraton in the Bank Department. The Ex-
ammer recently appointed by Acting Super
intendent Lamb, finding N his investigation
of the affairs of the Clairmont Savings
Bank, that the evidences of insolvency
were fast accumulating, at once ordered
the bank to suspend business. The time
was when the old style of Examiner would
have made leisurely report, and the old
style Of Superintendent would have pOndel ed
long and indecisvely upon the matter and
meantime the stock of money with which the
depositors were to be repaid would have been
steadily decreasing. 1t is evident that Mr.
Lamb has infused a new spirit of promptness
into the Department, and savings bank deposit
ors can feel that their interests are watched
now with a jealous care.


The Presidents reception in Louisville has a
significance which no other greeting has had
of the many that have been extended to him.
1t is the first visit of a President to the South
since the war clOsed-for the war was not re-
ally over when Mr.. Lincoln went to Richmond
and one of the bitterest of Border
States welcomes him with fervOr OF good
will, the thrill of which can be felt almost at
thus distance His escort is of Confederate
veterans; his greeting is the Rebel yell that
he has often heard on the other side OF the
battlefield. He asks the great crowds
if they arc ready to support the Consu-
tuition, with all its amendments, and they
shout their assent. He tells them that there
is no reason why the old divisions should con-
tinuo; he says, indeed, that they have ceased
to exist, and cheers upon cheers are his an
swer. The eagerness with which the people
respond to friendly sentiments, the warmth
of their pledges, and what may almost
be called their humility, are fairly pa
thetic. The Presidents visit has evidently
won the hearts of the people Of the South.
and it would not be surprising, if, by showing
the spirit in which they are willing to meet
the people of the North, it did mucn to make
the work of reconciliation perfect.
Year: 1877



 DEAR DEMOCRAT. Both Houses of the Assembly are diligent in their efforts to get through with the many bills already before them, but still new bills continue to come in and it is qui,e possible that some of the eleventh hour measures may reach the Gov. be- fore these which entered the race in the morning of the session. In the House the joint resolution offered by Mir. Fishback has been debated for several days and the subject is we'll nigh exhausted. The side which proposes to reject and disown the unjust debts and to pay what we can on the re- mainder, certainly has the advan- tage in the argument, but the pressure from the outside is mighty and there is danger that the rights of the citizen at home may be forgotten in the noise raised by those who howl for the sacred rights of New York specu- lators. The opponents of the res olution dare not trust the subject with their constituents. The peo- pie are incapable, in their estima- tion, of comprehending the ques- tion, or too dishonest to vote righteous vote. Now if they will not trust the people, will the peo- pie ever trust them again? l con tend, Mir. Editor, that it is an in- suit and an outrage on the tax papers of this State, rich or poor to ask them to pay one dime of a debt they do not owe, and I am equally sure that they will hold their servants and agents who shall by any act of thelr's aid in fastening any of the unrighteous bonds on them and their children, to a very strict accountability. 4 possible debt of $l7, 100000 held over US is a terror to the immi- grant who desires to come and live with us; it is an incubus un- der which we cannot prosper. To pay any part of fraudulent debt would greatly impair an ability to pay what we honestly owe, retard the progress of immigration, and raise a spirit of resentment and just indignation all over the State. We want no sealing of bonded claims for which the people have nothing to show. Let us have neace--let us have iustice-let us have a rest.

 Messrs. Davis and McKennon have taken an active part in the debates in the house and have acquitted themselves nobly, al ways on the side of the people, regal dless of the wishes of the bondholders, the throne, or Mrs. Grundy. MT. Fishback has made some splendid speeches for his cliants-the people.

 The scrip tax hope and be lieve will be reduced as recon mended by the Senate Finance Committee.

 l have written hastily but if you can read my scrawls, faith you may brent it." Yours &c.,

 C.. F. T
Year: 1877

Mir. Hayes will hold office by reason of the success of fraud and perjury; that this is the case Mir. Hayes knows full well himself. Under such circumstances, what is the duty of every honorable man in the country? It is to de. nounce him as the receiver of stolen goods; as the president of returning boards composed of ras- calls and thieves. and as a man ut terly unworthy of the respect of American people. His name will go down to posterity as the first American who became president through rascality and fraud. The people who have been so foully wronged will teach their children to loathe his very name. They will tell them the story of the great wrong that has been com mitted against constitutional gov. ernmC nS in giving him an office after the people had elected an other to fill it, and that he con sented to accept the stolen honor.

 When he becomes president, no man who loves honesty and fair dealing ought to extend to him the amenities eff social life. He goes into office in way which gives him no title to the respect of the people. A ma1 who will accept an office which he knows rightfully belongs to another isno better than one who takes proper ty that belongs to another. If frapd is tolerated in legislative and judicial circles, it will not be by the people, and they will ostra- else socially any man who puts upon himself stolen robes, wheth- CT he be President or private citi- zan.-Indianapohs Sentinel.
Year: 1877

It is curious how the decision of the Electoral Commission just fits the Republican case. It is just sufficient to go behind the Governors certificate in the case of Oregon, and get at the facts there, and not sufficient to go be- hind the Returning Board frauds in Florida and reach the facts in

 that State; just enough to let in

 the facts when they will help the Republican candidate, bot not enough to let them in when they would sustain the clam of the Democrats. If the Governor $
Year: 1877

Special to the N. o. Democratl


WASHINGTON, March 81. -Hampton's
rejection OF Chamberlain proposition
reached the President and was taken
under consideration by him and the Cab
met after the close Of the afternoon dis
patches. The administration was not
surprised at the rejection, having been
previously informed by both Hampton
and his friends that no compromise Of
any kind would be entertained.


Your correspondent has learned from
o. private source that Chamberlain was
this evening definitively advised by a
member of the Cabinet that the admin
istration could do nothing further in
the premises unless to undertake the
policy Of sustaining him by main force,
which was out Of the question. The
rejection OF the Chamberlain protocol
by Hampton practically settles the
South Carolina case. BUELL..
Year: 1877

BLEEDING AT THE NosE-Placing small
roll of paper or muslin above the front teeth,
uuder the upper lip. and pressing hard on
the same, will arrest bleeding of the nose by
checking the passage of blood through the
arteries leading to the nose. tits sometimes
cured by sponging the forehead and face with
ice water. Raising both arms above the
head ard keeping them there for a minute or
so will often have the desired effect.
Year: 1877

- The widow of General Stonewall Jack
son denies the correctness OF the report OF an
interview between her and = correspondent of
the Philadelphia Times. and complains of the
deception practiced on her By a reporter who
paid her a private visit, and who not only di-
vuIged, but exaggerated and misrepreseDted
what passed in private conversation on the
occasion
Year: 1877

We wish to call attention to this most worthy enterprise, and if possible awaken an interest for it's preservation. and place ihe.stabiity of it beyond question. appears to be the indifference of our citizens to he subject It cannot be pos sibe that any one could wilfully ignore the claims of the founders of this library and their noble efforts to establish that which proves to be, if sustained, bless ing to any town and mark of intelligence of its citizens The society is in need of funds, to purchase hooks, and will hold meeting next Tuesday evening" for the purpose of elecling officers, aod 10 devise means to keep the institution alive. An earnest appeal is here made 10 all who feel interested in the library, to make contributions either of books or money.

 Many of our citizens are abundantly able, to contribute, and ought to feel 1t a duty to aid in some way to keep the library established. There are quite d number in town, who, by their acts have shown that they arc willing to do their part, and if few more were to do as much as they have done it would greatly encourage the officers and members of the association. We hope that this ap peal will reach many who will come for ward next Tuesday and give substan- dial aid.
Year: 1877

The day was observed with less spirit than usual. owing To the disngreeable cold rain that fell. Services where held In the churches in Sandy Hook ,.and at the Episcopal and Catholic church, in the forenoon. but the attendance was not large. Dr Marble preached an excel. lent sermon, and 1t should have been heard by All of hls congregation.

 There were several familiar faces in town. visiting their friends, and few went out of town to make merry. With ourselves. the day WIS frightened by the kind rememberances of Mrs. Henry Sanford and the Misses Florence s. and Mamie Glover, wh have our sincerest thanks for presents of a substantial character.

 We have word to say to that friend who intended to send us q turkey, but did not, thinking that everybody else would. What in the world would we have done with three thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine turkeys on hand for one meal? They did not come. The next time don't get scared about what other people intend to do but do your part. That same kind of reasoning of the 3399 persons lost us q turkey A false report WAS stared about our having turkey, by neighbor hanging up a turkey in tree back of our house, and killed it. Those who saw 1t said, "the editor is going to eat turkey" But we know better.
Year: 1877

They are nothing TO me now
The little tokens whispering Of our past


That you have asked them. / send
Each one. you see. each one from first to last,
4erein together.


A strange medley Is it not?
These plaintive little violets from your hair


scentless and wthered; the glove
You gave me with them, as we parted there.
This leN OF heather.


still green with the memory
or the day we watched the recedng tide


Drain purple from the sunset,
And your life-path and mme lay side by side
Do you remember?


This tiny, murmuring shell,
Yes tinted with the hues Of that sweet day
1t is echoess now,
And so I send 1t too. All, that was May


This is December


Trihes-merely stepping-stones
Whereon, one by one, had risen to the bliss
OF loving and being loved;
I yield them all-they gave one perfect kiss,


Before adeu


Your letters they are all here
Save One-I have bouHd them with that warm tress
OF twining gold you sent me.
viii you miss that one9 Will it be less


Or more to you?


If keep one poor dead leaf
or all my life fair spring-the last that fell


From the passion Of your hand?
1t is but bref-souless-i could not tell


One word of all.


That sweet history, once
We wrote together, but which only you


May treasure or destroy now;
1t can but bring me pain my whole life through,
And you recall.


II is not in the bitter scom
1t holds-the reception of your keen,


satrical cut to me
Its power lies; a careless blot, unseen


BY you, perchance.


One vague, precious drop thatf@T
Upon the rapid written page


story t1at 19ne that my life will hold
:" yOqIhn in dear remembrance


All mel 1t seems so strange now
We should have quarreled; such little thing
Could we not forget our pride
One moment in our love? VIII Future bring


What Past has lost?


These helpless waits return
To you. Do not unfold them lest they plead


For one recall Of day
Beyond us, and foresworn. One life-one creed
One death at most.