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Year: 1877

little concerning the strategy of cam
paign in these regions, by regarding
Wallachia as a wedge, and Bulgaria as
fortress north of the Danube. The
Russians have to pay careful attention
to the base of their wedge on the Sereth
and Pruth, as well as the two sides
formed by the Danube and the Carpa-
THAN and Hungarian frontier at Orso-
va, being the point of the wedge.
South of the Danube the Turks have
to be on the alert concerning the state
of their great outworks at Widden and
Rustchuk, Silistria and Hirchova; of
their projecting bastions at the
Dobrudscha, and the Servian frontier,
and of their intrenched camps at Shum-
la and Varna.


The Gar is at the front now, Ploiesta,
and will assume command of his forces
in person. We may therefore expect
ere long to hear of some decisive move
in the direction of the Danube;
and one of the great battles of
the world will undoubtedly be fought
ere many days, as it is certain death for
the Russ to permit his armies to re-
main where they are at present, and the
latter would in all probability much
rather attempt the passage of the Dan
ube, than to remain where they now
are, subject to disease and pestilential
vapors which are far more deadly in
their effects than the bullets of the
Turks.
Year: 1877


Count Schouvaloff's mission to Eng
land, as the bearer of note from Prince
Gortschakoff, is not so pacific in char
acter as the English press would have
it appear. Russia is undoubtedly very
desirous of avoiding conflict with
England. Count Schouvaloff is in
structed to assure Earl Derby of the
intentions of Russia to carry out all
promises but to protest against the tone
of the note in which the position of
England regarding the Suez Canal is
very clearly and definitely defined. This
note also intimates in very decided
terms that any interference with the
canal would be looked upon by Eng
land as threatening the safety of her
interests in India, and would be a
severe blow to the commerce of the
various nations of the world. 1t is
also declared that England would most
positively object to making the Suez
Canal the theatre of any warlike opera
tions whatever.


Count Schouvaloff is instructed to
make the position of England in this
matter the subject of special interview.
Russia wants some rights during the
war now in progress that England has
enjoyed during the Franco-Prussian
trouble. If Great Britain should still
object to this equitable plan of neutral
ization, the Car will appeal to the
Powers. There is evidently more
trouble ahead.
Year: 1877

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALs.-Patterson
and wife Us. Horseey, &c. Fully argued
by Judge Marshall for the appellees, and
r. It. Hubbard, Esq, for the appellants, and
submitted.


The court is now engaged in the hearing
of very important privileged cases, and will
be so engaged for at least two weeks longer
During that time, and indeed at any time, the
court will be glad to receive and decide any
case on the docket which the counsel are
willing to submit on written or printed
briefs. Counsel acting on this suggestion
will be enabled to have their cases decided
much sooner than by letting them await
their regular turns on the docket.
Year: 1877

HYGIENE OF THE BRAIN From the
Popular Science Monthly]-lf the brain
is not habituated to the constant gymnastic
influence of steady work it is liable to give
way or suffer more or less injury from any
sudden OF spasmodic effort. II, on the other
hand, however, its healthy nutrition is in
sured by the free supply Of pure blood
and the true balance between destruction
and repair, we shall find ourselves in
possession Of an organ which will
bear almost any amount OF steady
strain so long as certain conditions
are fulfilled. So long as brain-worker is
able to sleep well, to eat we'll, and to take
fair proportion of outdoor exercise, it
may safely be said that 1t is not necessary
to impose any special limits on the actual
number of hours which he devotes to his
labors; but when what is generally known
as worry steps in to complicate matters,
when cares connected with family arrange
ments, or with those numerous personal
details which we can seldom escape, inter-
vene, or when the daily occupation of life
is in itself fertile source of anxiety, then
we lind one or the other OF these three
safeguards broken down. Probably the
man Of business or the successful advocate
cannot shake himself free from his business
thoughts at night. Slumber becomes ftful
and disturbed. The sympathetic system,
unsettled by the mental strain, brings
about various defects in nutrition; the ap-
petite faiis. and the vigor OF the nervous
tissues is no longer able to withstand the
endless round; and then we meet with the
the dyspepsia, the irresolu-
tion, the ;rritability, and the depression,
which are among the chief niseries Of those
who we are in the habit OF saying are over
worked
Year: 1877

WHAT SORT OF SPRING SHALL WE HAVE P
]. will not be advisable to hazard much on
an early spring in the year OF grace 1877.
Why! Because the accumulations OF lee
and snow in the Northwest and North are
unprecedented, and atmospheric currents
from these quarters will necessarily be cold
until those accumulations disappear, which
cannot be expected till Lutte in the season. 1t
is true that with prevalence OF southerly
or eagter1y winds we may have generally
warm weather early, but always subject to
blighting nips and frosts whenever the
winds reach US from the snow-banks, and
with these the ambitious gardener will meet
with setback. We make no prophecy,
but this seems to be the philosophy OF the
situation, and we shall act upon it. We look
for u good deal Of cold weather set, and
hope that the severity OF the winter thus
far wills improve the cropping season when
1t does come. - Macon lGa.l Telegraph.
Year: 1877

TIE REVISION OF THE CRIMINAL LAWS
Judge Guigon and Police-Justice White
were before the Joint Committee on Re-
vision Of the Criminal Laws on Saturday
morning by invitation. Judge Guigon was
questioned for nearly two hours, and du-
ring that time was not able to give the COM
mittec all the information they desired
from him. Many of his propositions were
received with favor. He will finish proba-
bly, on Wednesday. Justice White will then
have his turn.


The committee have received many valu-
able suggestions, and the need Of complete
and thorough revision of the criminal laws
is every day made more and more manifest.
Some very competent gentlemen say they
believe that if the committee devoted their
entire time to the work every hour for
weeks to come they would not be able to do
more than prepare the rough drafts OF the
laws needed, and to do that they must first
canvass every proposed change.
Year: 1877

RICHMOND FROM BELLE ISLE" Rich
mond from Belle Isle" is the title Of land
scape in oil, painted from nature by Mr..
William G. Strange, Of this city. The artist
has shown taste in the selection and skill in
the treatment Of his subject. The strength
of the dark rocks in the foreground con-
trasts very agreeaby with the distant city
glowing in the evening light.
Year: 1877

The Water Poacer Lessees Us. The CITY,
All the lessees Of the city water-power have
Joined in printed circular which sets forth
various questions. They complain OF lost
time and damage to property. They allege
that the city is to blame because the water
power is not kept in good condition. They
also threaten to hold the city responsible
for future damage. A copy Of the circular
has been sent to each member OF the City
Council.
Year: 1877




You may see, therefore, that the English
Church is suffering from the toothache. If
the painful tooth is extracted by legal pro-
cess, and it is difficult to see how this can
be escaped, the secession may be very Sc
rious indeed. There is very considerable
proportion OF the community who really
feel divine fury OH this subject. All the
dilettanteism OF the Rationalists, the Broad
Church, have no effect upon the evangeli-
calls, who regard chasuble or candle as
idolatry and blasphemy. While the five or
six clergymen who ofic4ated at St. james
last Sunday were leaving the church they
found q great mob outside the doors, who
yelled at them and insulted them, and Mr..
Mackonochie ian archritualisD was followed
and hooted through many streets. 1t is this
row which will probably bring on the crisis.
The Ritualists have reached the pitch Of
revolutionary temper, declaring that they
cannot compromise away one iot or little Of
the ordinances Of God, they must obey God
rather than man, and all that; but it was
not known how serious the situation was
until Mr.. Tooth refused to surrender at the
order Of his bishop, and was unanimously
supported by the Ritualist clergy in that
rebellion against the spiritual authority
whose supremacy is the first article OF High
Church faith. Ritualism makes such old
fashioned High Churchmen as Pusey quite
:" low"
Year: 1877

The Jobbrg department OF the COLUMBIAN is yer
complete, and our b Printing will compare favora
y with that OF the large cities. All work done on
mand, neatly and at moderate prices.
Year: 1877

They said the judgment of the Court was
too late it was pronounced after the Hayes
electors had met End made cut their votes,
and sent them to the President of thejSenate.
Here were two sets of electors, each claiming
the exclusive right to vote for the State, and
both OF them actually sent up their bal
lots. One of them was duly appointed, and
had the authority claimed the other set was
necessarily composed of mere pretendens,
who were not duly appointed, and, having
no authority, their vote was a mere Dullity.


Concluded on. An Daos
Year: 1877

not produce. and has 10 buy his flour
The laboring Greenbackers of the city has
little reason to advocate measures that
he thinks would give him employment
and at the same time reduce the price OF
all commodities that he has to buy. But
how does this theory jibe with the farmer
who is greatly interested in obtaining the
highest price for wheat flour and all the
products Of his farms This douL lie tailed
kite flew the wrong tail over the farmers
head to deceive with is himsy transpar-
ency.


Do not be caught by chaff blown from
selfish standpoint. The unsettled condi.
ton of affairs, whatever may be the causes.
cannot be quieted by any such scheme as
yet has been advanced. If you are con-
scientious and have worked yourself into
tine belief that the party with whom you
have been identified are now in error, look
we'll before your join those whose avowals
are based more upon assertions, devoid Of
reason than upon principles sound and
unmistakable. The result of this falls
election will be of little matter as to the
integrity and efficiency Of the gentlemen
put in nomination by either party, but the
prestige will have much to do with the
following years strife when a delegate to
Congress is to be chosen, who will have
an interest in national matters to repre-.
sent.
Year: 1877

Ed. ADVOCATE


On coming into the village last Sunday
from Sioux Falls, was the recipient Of
several mud pellets thrown by some four
or five boys. At the first missiles paid
no attention, but one struck me upon the
side Of the face and head, knocking my
hat to the ground. On alightinx from my
buggy to secure my hat, the persons who
had been engaged in this outrageous in.
! suit, made use Of profane and abusive Ian.
guage, daring me to fight In all my
travells I never before encountered such
treatment. These persons weri NO. mere
children, they were young men, and whose
names I have since learned. The parents
of three of them am informed are very
respectable people of your county and
people who would discountenance such
an outrage as they perpetrated upon on en-
tire stranger; who had given them no prov
ocation whatever: My first intention was
to remain on Monday and ascertain
whether the laws of Dakota afforded any
remedy for such dlsgracefuI conduct, but
for the present, shall do nc more than to
ask you as a Journalist of this locality,
whether yourself or the citizens of Can
ton uphold and countenance such conduct
on the part of any Of its young men
whose age at least should bar them from
committing such insults. am frank to
say that this treatment has not made
very favorable impression upon my mind
as to the law and order rule of Canton;
and whether that is to be changed de-
pends upon the way this matter shall be
treated by your citizens.


Very Respectfully Yours,


A. MCGLL.


1t is with more than ordinary regret
that we are called upon to chronicle the
above. The gentleman who gives this
communication was an entire stranger to
us, but his credentials pronounce him
man of high standing in the community
in which he resides. His business rela-
tiens also, are Of a character that occa-
sions an extended travel in Dakota and a
state, wherein should he feel
inclined much might be said that would
initiate seriously against the reputation
of Canton and its people.


We must express our establishment at
learning the names of these young men
of Canton, as being the actors in such
scene, and that some of them
at least would so do, was hard for US to
believe, as it is the first intimation we
ever had of their exercising such law
ess disposition, and we feel like pres ent-
ing an apology for them to the stranger
whose feelings have been previously in
jursd. If these young men Will now do
what is their duty IN the premises, posi-
bly, some serious trouble might be saved
them; and at least it would remove
stain which in the eyes of the communi-
ty will rest upon their young career
Boys be men now, if you did forget, on
Sunday, what belonged to you to do a.
members of civilized Gle, and do this
much on your part, and present your hum
BILE confession to the gentleman you so
previously wroagsd. You have too
bright prospects before you to blast thsm
at this young day of yours, by your own
acts.
Year: 1877




The electoral compromise bill has
passed both Houses of Congress and
only waits the signature Of the Presi-
dent to become law of the land. While
while regretting that perversion ofthe
duties of the Executive branch of the
Government should render such step
imperative. (for there is no question
that had Grant kept the army out of
South Carolina. there would have been
at least 5000 majority for the Tilden'
electors) we feel proud that the Demo-
cratic branch of the Government gave
its assent to measure which tends to
prevent total disintegration of the Re-
public.


The Democratic members of the low
er House from the Pacific States
Lane, Luttrell and Piper placed them>
selves right before the people by voting
in the affirmative. Page and Wood
burn followed the lead of the petty de-
magogue. Sargent, and opposed its pas
sage. They knew very well that there
we're matters connected with the way
n which California was carried for
Hayes, that would not bear scrutiny:
hence they trembled in their shoes.
The people of the Pacific Coast may
point to the two defeated candidates
FOR re-electlon-Lane and Piper-and
say with truth:


"More joy Marcellus exiled f,els


Than Caesar with Senate at his heels.


The Democracy of America have
nothing to fear from the adoption of
this compromise measure. True, 1t
imposes functions upon the Supreme
Court not contemplated by the Consti-
tuition. But when it comes 70 choice
between that and another civil war, as
would have been the case if this course
of settlement had not teen reached,
everything and anything was justifable
as long as it did not conflict with fair
ness. A contemporary compares Hayes
to Henry Clay, and says that he would
rather be right than be President.
The whole Democratic party stands
upon that very basis to-day and their
motto is, "First-if with honor" If
the verdict of that august tribunal
awards the Presidency to Samuel J. Til
den, well and good; if not, his party
victorious at the polls by more than
quarter of million votes is defeated
without disgrace.
Year: 1877

The wreck of ambition and blight
of hopes, too frequently finds vent
in self-destruction on the Pacific
Coast. Whether it be loss Of for
tune or disappointment in love-
domestic infelicity, or the disgrace
consequent upon a breach of trust
the same ending comes in almost
every instance. 1t is scarcely yea
since a mining secretary, who stood
far above most of his class, destroyed
himself on account of defalcations
committed while he was under
salaries aggregating over four hun
dred dollars per month. There
was no cause for defalcation in
the first place, nor for suicide in
the second. The man had more
than two mems average income and
there was no need OF his stealing !;
and even when found out, could
easily have borrowed enough to
compromise the delinquency. But
the too common idea IS that it is best
which is soonest ended. And so,
men of good education and splendid
advantages, with every natural ele-
ment of success, allow themselves
to become overpowered by single
stroke of ill-fortune and rush, un
heralded into the presence Of Him
whose eternal mandate reads ''Thou
Shalt Not KILL


Only four suicides in one day, and
the old cry ''loss of work" What
has made loss of work in San Fran
cisco? We answer, without the
slightest hesitation, that the chief
cause is stock gambling. Men who
have once made winning in stocks,
are seldom fitted for any other en-
ployment afterward. The money
which comes so easy, brings with it
no reflection that it is easier to lose
than win. 1t also brings with it
habits of extravaganza and waste
fulness and the victim cannot bring.
his mind back to an industrious
frame again. The raise in Stocks
breaks those who sell short, while
the shrinkage in values breaks those
who have purchased on margins.
In the meantime, the beam goes up
and down and few men like Flood,
Fair, Sharon, Mackey and O'Brien
get enormously rich, while the
docks and morgues are filled with
the product of this frightful holo-
caust, at the shrine of Mammon. Go,
scented magnate of the bonanza,
to your luxurious home and
dine on soft viands and light wines;
call your wife and daughters about
you, and tell them they must not
wed poor men---as you were before
you struck pay rock in the Gold
en- Calf. Seek the sanctuary next
Sunday and kneel upon cushioned
footstool, to thank God that you are
not drunkard and a maniac, like
the poor victims you entrapped at
your last "deal'' in Plutus or Yel-
low Hawk. But when you return
home from church, pull down the
blinds, or you may see the starving
widow and children of the man yon
plucked last week. He lies beneath
the cold waters of the Bay, and his
face peers upward from the Shiny
ooze Again we say, the picture is
not pleasant one, so pull down the
blind.
Year: 1877

A singular way to obtain payment Of
money due Hindoo is for the creditor
to plant himself before the door Of the
debtor, and VOW that he means to re-
main there, without food, until his mon.
ey is'paid. AS point Of honor, which
it is deemed impossible to violate, the
dchtor must, in like manner, remain
without food and if payment is not
made the parties Immediately begin to
put their mutual power of enduring
hunger. to the test. This trial might
sometimes prove ilIusory, and therefore
thc creditor usually makes sure that
the fastening OF the debtor is real by
cutting off his supplies. This kind of
dherma, employed by troops against
their paymaster, or the prime minister,
or the sovereign himself, has often been
cffectual in obtaining their arrears of
pay. In America the creditor often
starves, but the debtor grows fat By
paying ten cents On a dollar.
Year: 1877

COLD DRAFTs.-The. patrons OF the The
atre complain that they are not only greatly
disturbed by the exodus OF men from the
dress circle and parquet at the end OF
each act, but that on nearly every such
occasion the doors are left open, and cold
drafts allowed to pour into the building.


This is "a true bill.'


A little attention on the part OF those in
charge will be highly appreciated by nll-
merous ladies and gentlemen who are sin.
cerely DESTROYS OF patrenizing the Theatre,
but who are checked In their desire to do
SO by fear OF catching their death OF cold.
Year: 1877

BRoAD-STREET REAL EsTATE.-Mr. ROBERT
B LYME will offer this afternoon at o'clock that
desirable Rroad-strees property at the southwest
corner OF Broad and Second streets. We consider
this propery.as regards the future, one of the most
desirable pieces on the market and It will no doubt
Attract the attention OF the capitalists Of the city 1t
lss a frontage on Broad street OF sixty-fve feet.
Year: 1877

MEALS AT THE FAIR.-The ladies OF the
Grace-Street Presbyterian church have
rented the dining-saloon under the grand
stand at the Agricultural Fair-Grounds,
and will be prepared to give an excellent
hot dinner, lunch, ice-cream, &C., daily
during the approaching Fair.


These ladies' have been struggling ever
since the fall Of Richmond, when their
church was burned, to rebuild it. They
have made $4,000 towards this object, and
now they call upon the public at large to
help them in this their good work.
Year: 1877

RICHMOND GRAIs.-This company, Cap
tain, BossieuX commanding, will have full
dress drill and inspection tonight at the
regimental armory; after which parade,
headed by Kessnich's full band. The COM
pany is now drilling every night, preparing
themselves for the competive drill at the
Fair next week, and will doubtless give a
good account OF themselves, as they have
always borne high reputation for drill and
disciDline
Year: 1877

The State Central Conservative Commit
tee have taken no action in regard to the
printing OF eection-tickets, and the State
Executive Committee have decided that nc
election-tickets will be printed by their af-
thority, but such must be printed by the
candidates themselves, both State, district,
city, and county. J. BELL BIGGER,


Secretary State Central Committee, and Sec


retary State Executive Committee.
Year: 1877

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l


WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-About 100 nomlna-
tions are now pending before the Senate IN
executive session, all of which will have
TO be disposed Of during the present week.
unless they are to fail with the expiration OF the
extra session Such as are not acted upon before the
adjournment of Congress will have to be transmit
ted anew to the Senate during the December session.
The President bas told several Senators that it ls
not his intention to make any more nominations
until after the regular session shall have been con-
vened except fill vacancies caused by the eXpra-
ton of terms of office.
Year: 1877

The dog was thrown overheard. and at
ence swan with the line to the shore.
whereby the captain. his wife. and the
whole crew were thereafter safely landed.


Secretary Thompson says that his wife
greatly enjoyed the jokes made about him
when he was appointed Secretary of the
Navy, until one was made at her expense.
That was different thing. You know"
he explained, ''that the New Orleans Times
told story that when Mrs. Thompson
heard of my appointment. she said: .The
idea OF making my husband Secretary of
the Navy! Why, Dick can't SWIM Could
anything be more absurd! If there is any
one thing that can do better than another
it IS swimming. Ihave always been cap
ital swimmer


"A nO;ed miser who felt oblired to
make present to lady. entered crock
cry store for the purpose of making pur-
chase. Seeing u statuette broken into a
dozen pieces. he asked the price. The
salesman said it was worthless, but he
could have it for the cost of packing in
box. lie sent it to the lady with his card.
congrltnlating himself that she would
imagine that it became ruined while on
its way home. The t,adesman had care
fully wrapped each piece in separate bit
Of paper.