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Year: 1877

The greatest sacrifice that man con offer
up at the altar Of duty is his life. With it
he yields up everything, for without it
there is nothing. The sublime devotion
that unhesitatingly sunders all the ties that
bind manhood to life and that conquers the
instinct common to every form Of life,
which is the love of existence, is worthy Of
the great Master who expressed His love of
man by dying for his salvation. 10 the SOL
dier, whose profession leads him into dan
gers not experienced by the great majority
of men, this devotion to duty, even at the
peril Of the greatest cost, has ever been the
highest attribute. History is filled with in
stances of glorious conquests over self by
men who loved honor and duty more
than life. But in the wide range
Of examples. through all ages, that
shed such renown on the profession of
arms none are brighter, more glorious, or
calculated to inspire more profound feel
ing Of sympathy with the actors than the
last battle Of Custer and his men. The grim
outlines Of that fatal combat have been re-
traced in the memory Of our countrymen by
the story of the Indian whose influence with
his people created the troubles that necessi-
tated the war Of 1876, and who gave our
representative details Of the fight on the
Little Big Horn which were wanting to COM
plete the history of that bloody sacrifice.
Even this bitter enemy of the paleface gives
his tribute of praise to Long Hair and his
men, and with the enthusiasm of q
warrior calls them ''the bravest Of
the brave" If possible the followers
of the gallant Custer have won even
a higher need Of praise than their leader.
For him victory would bring underworld
renown and probably rich reward. But to
the poor troopers who drew their sabres
and advanced at the word of command vic
tory meant scarcely anything more than
hard fare md more fighting. Yet they un-
hesitatingly followed Custer to the fatal
battle ground and died around him to the
last man.


Now that all is known that can be re-
garding this band of heroes, is it not the
fitting time for something ID be done
toward erecting a suitable monument to
their memory? When the news of the great
massacre at the Little Big Horn was
first received numbers rushed into print
expressing their desire to do something to
perpetuate the memory Of Custer and his
men ; but after little while this
enthusiasm cooled down, to be partially
revived by the obsequies Of the Gen.
eral at West Point. Now is the time
to revive the subject ola monument, to col
lect the necessary funds and to erect it. In
death Custer and his men hold equal rank,
and one appropriate monument should
keep the memory of their glorious deeds
green in the souls of their countrymen.
Year: 1877

The bankruptcy Of Mr. Conrad Poppen-
husen, the Long Island railroad magnate,


is the latest nine days wonder in Brooklyn,


and will last the people of that remarkable
city rs subject OF gossip until a new excite
ment turns up. Mr.. Poppenhusen embarked
some few years ago in the enterprise of
making Long Island railroads remunerative,


and no doubt has at last discovered what
has long been known to others-namely,


that only one man was ever sharp enough or
niggardly enough to accomplish that feat,


and then only on a small scale. Nothing
can be much clearer than the fact that Mr..


Poppenhusen was not fitted to make money
out OF railroading His enterprise and
liberality were Of great advantage to the
public but ruinous to himself. He is said
to have sunk over five million dollars cash
in extending the Long Island lines, inn
proving the tracks and rolling stock and de-
veloping the traffic. and ho continued to
pour out his money freely as long as it
lasted. The result might have been an
ticipated by any one who gave the subject
any attentive consideration. The bankrupts
liabilities are over eight million dollars and
his assets are set down as more than
seven millions, but tho latter, of course, in
clude securities that will not realize any.
thing like their face. Among tho assets APP
pears the item OF two hundred dollars, the
Year: 1877

They were mostly built in times when sani-
tafy precautions were quite disregarded.
and are often as badly placed as they are
badly constructed with regard to the re-
quirements of drainage and good air. Alter
ations made in them are also always made
in absolute indifference to what is changed,
save with respect to the picturesque or archi-
tectural effect Thus it happened that the
Prince Of Wales caught typhoid fever by
sleeping in room built over the
opening Of an old cesspool Indif-
ference to facts Of this nature is
not con fined to England. There are per-
haps thousand houses on Murray Hill most
ingeniously constructed SO as to have
enormous volumes of sewer gases discharged
into all the sleeping rooms at fixed hours
every day. This is the plan:-Pipes
from the stationary washstands and bath
tubs lead down to the sewer and are closed
by the trap for the greater part of the time.
But certain establishments have the privi.
lege to discharge superfuous steam into the
sewers. The active expansive force Of this
steam in the sewer opens the traps and
drives the gas up into the houses, so that
typhoid poison is disseminated far more Of.
tectively in that quarter than in Mackrell.
vile.
Year: 1877

Fluctuations in the Value OF Silver.


The most important requisite of money is
steadiness of value. A vast mass OF Pc
cuniary obligations are contracted to be dis
charged at future periods. Fairness to the
debtor requires that he should not be COM
PEELED to pay more, and fairness to the
creditor that he should not be compelled to
receive less, than was stipulated in the con-
tract. The bonds of the federal govern
ment, of our States, our cities and towns
and our great corporations are of long dates,
and mortgages on real estate generally run
for term of years. So long as silver
had the stability of value it main
tanned for the first seventy years
Of this century it was proper
enough material for money, but in recent
years the fluctuations in it's price have been
so violent as to have upset all confidence IN
it as money with the financial world at
large. We insert the following table, show
ing how comparatively steady silver was
previous to 1873, and how enormously it
has fuct uated since that year,
Year: 1877

of the citadel called the ''Karadagh" or
are built on the bare rock and are con-
structed with earth and other material
brought mp from the plain. The country
around Kars furnishes very little material
for siege works, SO that regular approaches
to the defences involve enormous labor, loss
and uncertainty.


The description Of the town and defences
Of Kars. as we'll as the interesting references
10 former sieges, also published to-day in
the HERALD, will be found well worthy
Of close study. From the nature of the site
it would not be too much to say that Kars is
probably one Of the Oldest fortresses in
the world. 1t is certain that in the
early ages of the art Of Defence the
place being adapted by nature for strong
hold was occupied for that purpose, as it
did not require the elaborate works neces-
sary on other Sites Occupied by the Rus
slams and It's forts reconstructed and armed
with modern artillery it will become a
Gibraltar in strength and position which
the Russians will never consent to give
up. Full particulars of the capture have
not yet reached us, but we anticipate
that the spoils OF the victors will be ex-
traordinary even if their losses in winning
them are great. The garrison must Of ne
cessity be prisoners, for there was no line
of escape by which they could avoid that
fate, all the passes westward being held
by the Russians. The effect of the fall OF
Kars on the Mussulman population of
British India will be very great. The event
will furnish them with another evidence of
Russia's power in the East. The fact that
England was unable to protect the Sultan
will strike them as it did in 1866, when
the first signs of the Indian mutiny
began to appear after the capture of
Kars by the Russians. All the inde-
pendent and tributary sovereigns of the
East will attach significance to the fall Of
Kars highly favorable to Russian interests
in Asia, for on that continent many devout
Mussulmans know oil about Ksrs and
Erzeroum, while they have only heard of
Stamboul
Year: 1877

THE WEATHER.-Thc cold wave accompany
Ing the advance Of high pressure from Manitoba
aud the Northwest has already reached the
Middle Atlantic coast. This change was duly
announced in yesterdays HERALD, and there
fore did not come as u surprise. On the northern
margin of the low pressure area that is now
moving eastward over Canada toward Maine
and the Atlantic the precipitation has como in
tie form Of light SHOWS, and in the lake region
~ rain. From the westward series OF areas
Of low pressure nrc advancing near the
northcrIy line Of our territory, attended
by rains and snow. The depression with rains
which VIC announced NJ likely to advance from
tho southwcstcry district is already manifesting
!tself in that section but Is not very extensive.
In New York and it's vicinity today the weather
VIII be cold and fair or partly cloudy.
Year: 1877

That typhoid fever is not confined to the


novels of the poor and the haunts of
wretchedness and misery is shown by the
experience Of the English royal family, in


which this disease occurs with unusual
frequency. How narrowly tho Prince of
Wales escaped death in 1879 will be gen.
erally remembered and the occurrence OF
two recent cases OF this disease in his family
has called attention anew to the fact Of tho
neglect of simple precautions for the
preservation of health where it might
be supposed that pure air w0pld Pe
more especially cared for BelsfffYs, : are
commonly old structures, and old houses
are not the healthiest for several reasons.
Year: 1877

The AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY is
profoundly moved because of the damaging re-
ports in regard to the climate and condition OF
Liberia which have recently been printed. The
pious and phlanthropic gentlemen who have
that interesting country and its people in charge
believe that it is little paradise, and their
secretary hastcns to add the testimony Of sew
cral persons as proof that they are right. If
Liberia and its people have been slandcrcd the
society ought to seek redress ut the State De-
partmcnt, for it was the pen Of cruel consul
that painted the sad and sonibrc picture.
Year: 1877

value of wearing apparel, watch and chain,
and three shirt studs"-not very extensive
personal adornments for a railroad million
naire.


It is natural that the creditors of gentle
man who has been honorable and liberal in
all his dealings should bear friendly dis
position toward him in his financial trouble.
and that the people generally should sympa-
thize with a capitalist who has dissipated o
vast fortune in enterprises Of public advan-
tage 1t is to be hoped that the settlement
of the affairs will be made with view to
some protection to the bankrupt, who is at
present in i'll health in Germany
Year: 1877

TIE CuARGE Is MADE that the remains Of the
gallant soldiers who fell in the Custer massacre
have never been properly buried and are now
exposed on the Plains Ii the statement be true
the government ought to promptly sec that this
common duty Of humanity is Immediately per
formed.
Year: 1877

The PRINTING OFFICE Of one Of the Pittsburg
daily papers was completely burned Saturday
morning, but with the enterprise that character
lies American journalism it opened new office
yesterday, and will appear as usual this morning.
Year: 1877

his friend observed, "though he didn't know
as he could give him any burial to boast Of
yet he couldn't leave him like dog by the
roadside for the wild beasts and birds to pick
the flesh off his bones" Accordingly, rude
litter of saplings was constructed, on which
the body was laid, and borne off by the dri'
yer and the cemrade of the unfortunate man
the other passengers remaining in the stage
to await Morris return. Some damage had
been done to the harness, which caused a still
greater delay; and it was broad daylight
when, having accomplishing all repairs posi-
Bile under the circumstances, the unlucky
party proceeded on their way.


This affair, when it became known, excited
a great stir all throughout the surrounding
country. Active measures were taken to dis
cover the criminals, who had, by their assault
on the stage-coach, become the possessors of a
large sum of money in. gold and bank-notes,
as we'll as of some important papers, the loss
of which caused serious injury to several par
ties concerned. But in vain were experts
detailed to pursue and convict them no ira
ees of them could be found. An attack of
similar nature had once before been made on
this very conveyance, but without success,
the robbers, though escaping unharmed, fail
ing to secure the booty they sought, and in
Aicting no injury on either the driver or the
passengers. By some it was conjectured that
this second attack had been instituted by the
same parties, reinforced by additional num-
bers, but this could not, with any certainty,
be affirmed. Whatever the facts Of the case
might be, nothing occurred to throw any light
on the subject, and after some weeks spent in
fruitless search, all farther investigation was
abandoned as hopeless.


morris stage" as it was called, seemed
after this to fall into disrepute. Not that any
reproach was attached to his conduct on the
night of the robbery, but people grew shy OF
taking route fraught with such danger, and
a safer, though longer one, came into popular
favor. Old Morris grumbled at the change,
swore that all mankind were fools and cow
ards, and predicted that day would come
when they would be glad to avail themselves
of his short route again; but finally becom-
ing disgusted with his loss Of patronage, he
gave up the business altogether, and morris
stage" faded into memory of the past.
Year: 1877

The opening night Of the st. Charles with
Oallender's Georgia Minstrels W .s marked by q
very large audience, the upper tiers being crowd
ed as they have seldom ever been before, and the
reception Of our new visitors must have been
gratifying indeed to them, for every
one of their acts was received with
marked enthusiasm. The company is composed
of colored men Of all shades, from the quadroon
to the coal black dsrkey, Of which last color are
the four end men, Ksrsand, Deyonear, Jim Grace
a 1d Dick Little Billy Kersand is certainly an
artist in his line, and will compare favorsbly in
every respect with the best delinea-
tors Of negro character in the country. His
son, little moke of twelve, is already q
good comedian and dances snd sings like the best
OF them. The company possesses several very
good singers and the concert part of their en-
tertanment deserved all the applause which was
bestowed upon it. As a whole we can recon-
mend the Georgia Minstrels even though after
first performance, to be superior to the majority
Of minstrel companies that have visited us.


These lines, written hastily, do not convey our
full appreciation of the entertaining qualities OF
the troupe, but we shall endeavor to do them
justice during their stay among us.
Year: 1877

Quite lively and spirited contest took place at
the Crescent City Range yesterday for q beauti-
full gold military badge, the arms used being
military rifles, contest open to all comers. The
morning opened and continued rather unfavor-
able for rife practice. The wind blew in gusts
and sharp blasts throughout the day. being
cloudy and quite cold, bus for all that the aver
age score was excellent with MIR. Jules Piffaut, Of
Battery @, Lo uisiana Field Artillery the winner.
Year: 1877

Entries which have not been lquidated more
than ten days upon the receipt of any decision OF
this department lowering the rate Of duty, may
be reliquidated at the proper rate. This will not
operate, however, to waive the necessity for pro-
test and appeal, in case such reliqudation is not
made.


By order: 81. r. FRENCH.
Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The United States
Minister at Berlin transmits to the Department. OF State
rnsations Of articles from leading German newspapers,
containing some painful statistics Of the poverty aud


suffering in that city among the better classes CON
cusyey proving that the present idle times and conse
ouent suffering and discomfort not local. but are
shared in 10 a large extent, by the nations OF Europe
During the month OF July last, 4,766 men, $40 wo-
men and four young girls received relief and shelter in
the workhouse OF the Berlin Asylum for the Home
less OF the men, 9149 artisans and the remain
der laborers. During the same month 7,543 men and


O19 women were sheltered III the OF the Berlin
Association for the Relief OF the HOmee They report
tie case OF a man who presented himself with his wife
and children before the latter association for food aud
shelter who was discovered by former fellow student
of the University be preparing for examination for


ind and that after being sheltered and relieved
hy the Association for a MONTH he passed successful
examination and received Rn appointment
Year: 1877

1t is not necessary to discuss the merits or
dement's OF The existing state Oicers-not even OF the
Attorney General, whom The Horid has been compelled
to ccisr freely Let t be taken for granted az once
that they have and all done their duty WELL and COW
cred themselves with glory by the purity OF their motives
the brlllancy OF abilities But II Is simple
matter Of fact that they not special favOries with
the Democracy of NewYork when they were elected IN
1879 and il is simple matter OF fact. also, that they
have In popularity since The party selected
them particular time for particular purpose, ana
they have done what they chosen Ia do IEc uie
OF their rvice end and the natural ana decent
thug for them to do Is 10 exhibit willingness To retire
the party insists their remaining Office They
have preScrlptye right to a denomination; they Will
hardly plead tAat they need rcnOmnatiOu-as Grant
said he ddas evidence that the people approve their
conduct. No a right To hint, and certainly no
friend Of these officers will hint that failure 20 renOm
mate would indicate d change in the general policy
of the Democratic party, and IL is ipertnence 10
imply that the of retrencnment and reform II bound
up with the continued holding public Office by any par
fipula SET Of IN
Year: 1877

Admirably as all these things show the adap-
tation of Mr. Bishop the task OF carrying Hamilton
County the Democratic party they grow pale beside
the orrd glare OF the truth that Mayor Of the city
Mr.. Bishop did fit to treat the Catholics with
ordinary courtesy when they laying the corner
OF Mozart Hall The ceremonies continued twelve
hours, and his Honor the Mayor, under the awful nn
ence OF hOrrid midnight oath In Known tn
ing Lodge could find minutes time to present lira
self in his official capacity, and couldn't be coaxed INTO
the carriage with the Archbishop We do not kiJw
whether all the bright points OF the record OF Mr. BIS
carry Hamilton County, have been displayed for tue
hghtenment OF the public, but think II probable
nothing exceeding this item In spendor is likely TO
shroud the starry principles Of the party In shadow
thrown by the auence of its beams 1t Is an incident
that will shine like electrical candle atame with two
of lightning.
Year: 1877

The freedom of the City of Edinburgh was
presented to ex-President Grant to-day by the Lord
Provost Sir James Fashaw in the Free Assembly Hail.
Two thousand persons were present. In reply TO the
Lord ProvOst's speech, Gen. Grant said am so
filed with emotion tnat 1 scarcely know how thank
you for the honor conferred upon me by making me
Burgess Of this ancient city Of Edinburgh feel that It
is a great compliment to me and my country
Had I the proper elOquencc. might dwell
somewhat on the history of the great men you
have produced; Of the numerous citizens OF this
city and Scotland that have gone to America, and
the record they have made We are proud OF scotsmen


as citizens OF America. They make good citizens OF our
country and they find it profitable 90 themselves. /
again thank you for the honor nave conferred upon
me-" Tbree cheers were then gwen for tGe youngest
Burgess.
Year: 1877

box North and South committed IN the interest OF
Samuel j. Tilden, and paid for with I1ldeHs money.
There Is indspuabe evidence OF this right here IN Cn
cnnati where many OF those who hired 10 pefpe
trae frauds tried convicted and are IN the pen


tentiary. Many at large who ought 70 DE IN
prison stand In Trinity Church steeple and
look into three States that carried for Tlden Dy
fraud In many OF the Southern States intimidation and
murder prevented free election and resulted In favor
OF Tlden The election In those States was revolution
With free and honest election Hayes and Wheeler would
have had large majority OF the Electoral vote ana
there would have been nnestOn 10 their election.
Year: 1877


The cotton spinners of Lehigh, Tyldesiey and
Atherton though the Bolton district, have not yet
given notice OF a reduction but will reduce wages five
per cent il the pending strike is unsuccessful.
Year: 1877

o


TRIBUNE OFFICE, sept1-1 .. ma marked decline
of pressure took place yesterday in the latter part OF
the day The variations Of temperature not great
There is an increase Of moisture in the air.


For this city and vicinity cloudy and rainy weather
NAV be expected especially in the earlier portion OF to
dsy Clearing and cooler weather is probable tomorrow
Year: 1877

"Try to please every body and you will
please nobody" is well-known truth, and
brings to mind the following story: A
man in forest was building a canoe,
along came traveller, and told him ha
was shaping the bow altogether wrong,
and advised him how to fix it. The man
changed it and the traveller passed on.
Presently along came another traveller,
and, stopping to watch progress suggest
ed some other improvements, which the
man made. Not long after, third came
and also -tende his advice, which was
accepted. The man having finished the
canoe after the wishes Of the travellers,
suspended it from a tree and commenced
to make another after his own ideas; so
when the fourth traveller came along and
asked him why he did this and that, the
man looked up quietly, and said, See
here, stranger this is my canoe; there's
every body's canoe up in that tree."'