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Year: 1877

The news from the Indian war in
Idaho is interesting as giving evidence
Of determination ofthe United States
military to try conclusions with Chief
Joseph and his band. The Chief
himself is said to be anxious for fight,
aud 1t is probable that Gen. Howard,
who is marching in the direction of
the Chiefs encampment, will in few
days give him the desired opportunity.
Year: 1877

FIght for Life win a Mad Deg,
Boston Journal


A fearful encounter with q mad dog
occurred in Bridgewater, N. H., on
Thursday last, On the afternoon Of
that day q large mastif entered the
house Of widow Huckins and sprang
at the throat of q young woman, .
daughter Of Mrs. Huckins. She threw
up her arm and the dog bit her In the
right hand. The mother, who was in
another room, FASTENED 10 her assist.
ance, when the dog sprang at her in
the same way. The dog then ran down
the road 10 the house Of Gilman Fletch.
er' Here small pet dog was tied in
front Of the house. The mastiff sprang
upon him and killed him. Mr.. Fletch.
er, who was the only one at home,
raised window 10 ascertain what the
trouble was, when the dog bit him in
the left arm, making an sgly wound.
Mr.. Fletcher then seized o pair oi
large toDgs and stepped 10 the door,
when the dog sprapg at bis throat. A
blow from the tongs knocked him
back, but he instantly rallied and made
another spring, with the same result
Thus the fight continued for q long
time, the dog becoming more infuriat'
ed at every blow, when finally he sue.
ceeded in driving his fangs into Fletch'
er's right arm, tearing the flesh into
shreds. II was now q fight for life
and BY desperate effort the dog wa
given q blow that partially stunned
him. This was promptly followed up
and the dog soon dispatched.
Year: 1877

WE would invite the attention OF
our readers 10 the prospectus Of the
Visksburg Daily and Weekly HERALD,
found else where in this issue. We re.
gard the Daily HERALD as one Of our
most valuable exchanges, and can rec
ommend il 10 those who desire to sub
scribe for daily paper, as one OF the
most spicy and enterprising papers We
are acquainted With, comparing favor.
ably with any Of the dailies published
in any Of the larger cities. The Weekly
HERALD is o large paper, and one OF the
very best in the State, and everybody
who desires to subscribe for weekly
paper should take the HERALD, ratheI
than send 10 New York, or some othei
Northern city for one not as good
[Charleston Times.
Year: 1877

A DESERTED baby in Buffalo bad a
peculiar nose. A detective learned that
the parents lived In Simcoe, Canada, but
BIO did not know their names. lie
went to Simcoe, and hunted for some
body with o nose like the baby's. AT
length be met o man in tie street
whose nose was OF that kind, and who
proved 10 be the baby's father.
Year: 1877

PARIS, Oct. at was rumored
last night that Duke de Broglie and
NJ. Berthol had resigned from the
French cabinet. This report for the
present at least is unfcunded, but
the alarm which it created was very
remarkable. Apprehension of a
forcible coup d'etat by the govern
ment is so great here that the resig-
nation Of Duke de Broglie and GER
tain of his colleagues who are
known to be opposed to such meas
ures, would be considered as pre-
face to violation of law, though it
is hard to tell in whose interests
such a violation would be. The
Empress disapproves of the govern
ment's course since the 10th of May
last. The prince imperial is also
said to have lately expressed disap-
proval to an interviewer. He said
he would not throw impediments in
the way of the regular government.
It is certain that the option of the
cabinet itself is divided. Some of
its members think of coup dforce
in case of defeat at the elections.
Others, and non Bonopartist con
seryatives contemplate dissolution,
but the senate will not support a
dissolution simply to help the gov
ernment.


A letter published from the Re
publican committee for promoting
Crews candidature for the chamber
of deputies in the ninth arrondisse
ment, formally nominates Grevy for
the place occupied by Theirs, the
head Of the French Democratic party
and leader of 1868.


Victor Hugo is honorary and
Gambetta acting post Republican
committee.
Year: 1877

Relief. operations in St. John,
n. B. continue, and develop
some amusing features, showing
that the unfortunate can also be
unreasonable. The employees
at the rink are kept constantly
busy supplying the demands of
the order holders. All kinds of
supplies are kept on hand. One
woman presented an order for a
bowl and pitcher, but there be-
ing no bowls she was offered
the pitcher, when she declared
if she couldn't have both she
would take neither. a cook
stove, sound in its parts and com
pletely equipped, was sent to a
man who returned it with the
information that range was the
article wanted. A woman ap-
peared at the Mayors office a
few days ago to prefer charges
against the relief agents. They
would not give her a mattress.
The Mayor was surprised until
the woman admitted that she
had a feather bed, but did not
want to use it for fear of wearing
it out. Then they had given
her unpainted chairs and she
wanted painted ones. And
last but not least she want
ed a sewing machine, and that
was refused.-Boston Journal.
Year: 1877

A Decision just rendered by
the Supreme Court of the United
States isl possibly interesting to
a large number oflitigants. The
Court holds that when a credit
or, transfers to his wife proper
ty purchased with money for
which he is responsible, the
transfer is not sufficient to pro-
tect the property against the
creditors of the insolvent hus-
band.
Year: 1877

THE High School Commencement last
night was one Of the most pleasant enter
tainments that have ever taken place in
this city. And the most marked and
agreeable feature oft was the enthusiasm
of the people at the progress and results
of our public educational system. In a
few more years we hope all opposition
to the High School will have died away,
and the whole population will be in
accord with the sentiment the GAZETTE
has often expressed that the public schools
should be made the be st schools, and
such as every citizen might be pleased to
have his child attend. Our schools are
now said by some who have great expert
cree in teaching to be superior to any
other schools in the city. The productions
read last evening by the young ladies who
graduated were well written, and were
rightly appreciated and applauded by the
immense audience present. The reci-
pients of diplomas acquitted themselves
well, and highly deserve their honors.
The entire programme of the evening
was rapidly gone through with much ease
and without a baulk or interruption,
showing that the teachers had well per-
formed their duty, and the scholars sus-
tained their deserving efforts with the
utmost credit to themselves. Certainly
every one that was present went away
pleased and convinced that the High
School was a success of which our city
may well be proud.
Year: 1877

The Tribune has a dispatch stating
that the three Emperors have formed an
alliance with regard to the Eastern wal
that gives great assurance to Russia and
strengthens her in her present policy,
Year: 1877

Below old Fort Morgan, on the
South Platte, the cattle are not suffer-
ing. There have been but two storms
there, and the snow is nowhere more
than three inches deep. The last storm
was accompanied by strong wind,
which blew the snow off the hills, which
are all bare. Above the fort, however,
the cattle are in bad shape, being al
most unable to penetrate the snow in
search of food. Cattle men who have
been in Colorado since the settlement
of the country say that this is likely to
prove the hardest winter their stock
ever experienced. There has been as
much snow there before, but the sue
cessive snowfalls of the present year,
followed by slight thaws, form coat
ing of ice below, which the cattle can
not break through. The wild animals
are all gathering near the settlements.
A recent visit to a claim shanty started
away over hundred jack rabbits which
had sought shelter. Large numbers of
cattle are huddled along the railroad
embankment, many of which have been
killed by the cars.
Year: 1877

Solued by the Congressional Committee.


Washington, Jan. 1s.-The report of
the Congressional joint committee starts
out with the statement that the subject
has been most carefully considered, and
they believe the bill accompanying it is
best calculated to effect the desired re-
suit. In the opinion Of the committee,
the bill does not violate any part of the
Constitution. The Constitution re-
quires the electoral votes to be counted
on particular occasion. All will agree
that these are the votes of the States,
and when found and identified there is
only clerical work to be done in count
ing them. This bill is merely to ascer-
tain what are the constitutional votes
of the States, and whatever jurisdiction
exists for such purpose, the bill only
regulates the methods of exercising it.
The language of the Constitution is
ample for all such cases. 1t declares
that Congress shall make all necessary
laws to execute the mandates of the
Constitution, and therefore this bill
cannot be assailed as unconstitutional.


1t is the fundamental principle of
the government that the will of the
people lawfully expressed shall be as
certained and carried into effect, and
to this end the committee would refer
disputed States to a tribunal composed
of members of the Senate, House and
Supreme court, equally represented
politically, with the odd number in the
judiciary selected by an agency the
farthest removed from partizan power.
This course will be freefrom hot disputes
and dangerous results, and cannot fail
to give some degree of satisfaction to
the disappointed party.


The committee claim that, consider
ing the unsettled condition of business
throughout the country and the serious
apprehensionso of the people, concessions
must be made by both parties in the in
terest of justice and patriotism, and
call attention to the unanimity of opin-
ion expressed by the members compos-
ing its body, who represent equally
both political elements. The report is
signed by thirteen members of the COM
mittee, Senator Morton alone refusing.
Year: 1877

A friend writes fromEurope: What
an amount OF discomfort wet boots en-
tail, to be sure and how often do we
recall the fretful efforts we haye now
and then made to draw on a pair of
hard baked ones which " ere put up
by the fire over night to dry. Damp
and adhesive within, they are without
stiff and unyielding rs a horn. Once
on, they are q sort of stocks destruc-
tive of all com fort aud entirely destruc-
tive to the temper. The following de-
vice will rob the wet barn-yard OF .
slushy winter or spring evening of
half its promise OF disco,nior' tor the
next morning when the boo 8 are tr-
ken of, fill them full with dry oats.
This grain has great fondness fer
damp, and will RAPIDLY absorb the last
vestige of it from the leather. AS it
takes up the moisture it swells, and
fills the boot with tightly fitting last,
keeping its form good, and drying the
leather without hardening it. In the


morning shake out the oats ana hang


them in bag near the fire to dry,


ready for the next wet night, draw on


the boots. and go happy about the


days work.
Year: 1877

Under such tremendous yearly


Train, the question naturally comes up,
how long will our forests hold out at
The present rate of manufacture 1t
is really an important question, upon
which follows the inquiry as to what
we are to do for building material


when this magnificent wood-pipe-is
exhausted. One authority after an
other has entered formally upon it's
solution. with satisfactory results in
local instances, but very vague ones as
to the field at large. At the rate we
are cutting it to-day. from thirty to
fifty years seems to be agreed upon as
about the limit. Twenty years ago
there was apparently no limit, for the
consumption was not only less, but
the means for its manufacture were
primitive, and accomplished mnch
smaller results than now. 1t seems rs
if it were impossible to further Inn
prove the machinery of sswmills but
the near future may, for all that, see
saving machinery in comparison to
which that of the present will be con-
temptible. So, although twenty years
ago there was no foreseeing the end of
the timber, now with the modern mills
and myriads of them, we are begin
ming to calculate with dire certainty
as to the time when the "Wooden
Age" will be thing Of the past
Charles D. Robinson, Scribner for
December. ap
Year: 1877

threw his cards on the table and reach
ed for the spoils. A slight, almost
imperceptible flush came upon the
cheeks of Wall street. and one eye
twitched a little; then suddenly he
leaned forward, EXAMINING Harry's
hand, and said quickly: Not SO fast
not SO fast, my young friend; look at
your cal ds.'


One look was enough. Never in
my life have heard a more horrible
groan than came from young Harry's
lips, and then the words, 'Oh, God !!
what will mother say seemed to burst
out of his mouth, and then he fell to
the floor in fit.


The poor youth had been betting on
a sequence flush that was not. q Sc
quence flush, for, by some temporary
hallucination he had mistaken the sew.
en- of diamonds for an eight, and al
though he examined his cards time
and again, as I had observed, had not
been undeceived as to his error. The
Wall street man, as he gathered in the
money, glanced at the writhing form
upon the floor, and said, as he pouched
the spoils, with a gamblers pity, Poor
DEVIL and then took his hat aud
walked out, while we were endeavor.
ing to revive the poor boy.


The rest Of the party, after calling q
physician. also left the house. have
since heard that Harry was the trusted
confidential clerk of a large New York
contracting firm, and had intended
starting for Washington on late
train that unlucky evening to transact
some important business.


The money he had lost was, of
course, not his own. He had dropped
in at the gambling-house to have q
little diversion while waiting for train
time. -....-.-
Year: 1877

Having recovered from my Iase misfortune
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity


WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER
am also prepared to clean and repair Wells
and Cisterns.


Having had over forty years experience in
the business, can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me.


~ Prices as low as those of any other man
In the county: JOHN KAY
Year: 1877

A TEACHER, after reading to her
scholars a story of a generous child,
ask ed them what generosity was. One
little boy raised his hand an said. Il
know it's giving to others what you
don't want yourself
Year: 1877

New YORK is likely to be the first State
to move in the right direction for reform
ing the mode Of selecting Presidential
Electors. the Assembly ofthat State hav-
ing this week passed u bill providing for
the election OF two electors ut large on
the general State ticket. and for each of
the other electors by Congressional dis
iricts. There is no reason To doubt that
the bill will pass tho Senate, and that
most il not all the other States will enact
laws of like provisions for choosing the
Presidential Electors.
Year: 1877

THE threatened European war is sort
of Gnd-send to the farmers of California
The wheat crop is short every where in
the State, but what is raised will com
mand much higher price than WAS paid
last year. Such has also been the case
on other occasions.
Year: 1877

A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette
says that well known officer of the old army
writes from Vicksburg:


''The Ksmper County murders show how
Mississippi goes. The truth is, that while q
Republican in this State who keeps quiet may
be tolerated, yet if he takes an active part in
politics, with fair show of success, be must
be squelched, even if bullet hole has TO be
put Though his carcass. Just now they are
not killing very lively in the State, but if
the Republicans should SO far elevate their
heads as to show signs of dangerous life in
political matters, you would frequently hear
Of unfortunate affairs tragedies and fatal
occurrences but never under the correct
designation of infamous and disbolical muir.
ders. The very old devil seems to he in these
people, any way"
Year: 1877

To TIE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:--


Though the dwellsrs in Gotham have, for tho time
being, slight respite from the noxious stenches
literally dispensed by the Hunters Point Petroleum
Company, tho wind not being easterly, it is but too
evident that our citizens may expect visitation
OF nausea with the first favoring breeze Now tho
purport Of this article Ia 10 ascertain what
he taken to put down completely this nuisance,
and what authorities application can be made with
any we'll grounded hope OF successf We have
punish all sorts Of petty and vulgar crimes, but
much boast OF our legal code there seems
against larger criminals or public nusances So
this company deliberately deiraud citizens Of tho
air they breathe compelling US TO nhale their oui
yapors with every breath when the wind Is from the
east. Yet they are suffered to 60 with mpunity.
The writer and numerous friends are willing TO sub
scribe To fund 10 fight this common enemy as We do
not propose TO swallow his abuse and stencil any
longer VIII you, as public journalist call attention
this matter help US to do the public benefit?
II you will start the subscription will subscribe
Year: 1877

To TUE EDITOR THE HrRALD-
VIII you kindly call the attention Of the Commission
crs OF Street Cleaning to tho filthy and disgusting
state of West Fifty-Grst street, between Eighth and
Ninth avenues? This street has not swept for at
least eight months except by some or the household
crs. The filth piled up In the middle Of the street s
unhealthy and dangerous Surely we are taxed enough
to have some roturns for our money.


HOUSEHOLDER.
Year: 1877

To THE EDIToR OF THE HERALD:-


The sidewalks on Two OF the narrowest streets IN
the city, travelled by pedestrians present
just now as difficult obstacles to locomotion Sam.
bo's road to Jordan. aude to Nassau and the por-
tion Of Pearl from Beekman to Maiden lane. In re.
gard the first thero is hope OF ameloration in
the prospect OF a speedy completion OF the
provcments But the Pearl etrcet sidewalk-narrow
besis at.cnuased TO onefourh It's usual width
by long piles of paving stones leaving no room for Two
continues without any visible sign that the IL
designed for any purpose except worry the patience
or excite wrath Of the many people who have to
thread their way Indian file, passing best they
those coming from opposite direction. This stone
blockade should be confined within reasonable limits
when the PAYERS have not even commenced to break
ground. WORKMAN.
Year: 1877




To THE EDITOR OF THE HERAID:--


Having noticed several complaints against out.
rageous aud exravagant charges Of the hotel Man.
haitian Beach we cannot refrain from giving our ex-
perience there last Sunday. Our party consisted Of
eight, and after bath went to the hotel and
dercd dinner On asking the waiter for the Of
our bill he said 1t was 81 CO. on examining 1t wo
found he charged 81 for the roast beef when it
should be- according to the hill OF fare, 50 90 which
he corrected making the bill theu 50 So Finding the
sort OF person we were dealing WITH our attention
was called 10 what had thought strange We had
ordered eight plates Of roast bee and served
II two large plates which there were six Slices
and although thore was sufficient for the party,
did not believe that we had received what ordered
and on calling the attention OF the head waiter
waiter had only served us with six portions In.
stead OF eight all through the course, and
he was compelled to 81 so, leaving
our dinner which consisted of clam chowdcr, roast
beef potatoes ana coffee cost So instead OF 81 60
We have not the slightest doubt that some OF the
persons who have complained through your columns
were treated In the same way, and n they had figured
up their bill after tho walter would not have been
muetod. This Is not the fault OF the company The
price OF each article s tho bill Of arc and 10 cooked
and served IN as good syio as can be obtencd at


rst class hoto or restaurant IN this city and a. the
same cost We would suggest to the company that the
method to prevent these petty robDores on the part of
their employees would bc 10 appoint cashier 10 re-
ccive tho money from the waiter aud return to tho
guest stamped bill Tor the amount paid, then tho
waiter would have no inducement 70 ovcrobarge or
bring less than was ordered In ell other respects We
found tho arrangements OF tho ASnhattan Beach Coud
p2py all uaatcould hAdesiredr kAkA EAAR
Year: 1877

be to place our party at great disad-
vantage in the Judgment of the general
public and serve to impsril its future
aims.


If Mr.. Hayes evincs the nerve and
sact of an elavated craftsmanship in an
ngonism to the malicious hatefuIness of
ihe ultra Republican school, We shall ap-
plaud his grit and not fear in so doing
that we compromise the name and fame
Of the Democratic party.


We don't believe that the patriotic
spirit Of the old-timed, libe-ty-laving
Democracy would advice that Hayes
should be forced 10 become as extreme
as Grant became, thus jsoparlizing ma
terial prosperity and reawak ming embit-
ed sectioua ism, simply to afford our
party a good chance at the expiration of
Hayes term to 60 before the country
and demand as public necessity that
the Presidential succession be placed 10
the hands of the Democracy.


We love our fresides-our country
too we'll to become such reckless partt-
sans. We are willing t. accept the as
ssrances OF Hayes and bid him give the
people a government that will comm and
their respect and homage. If, however,
the future should disaPpoint his carly
promise we will give him, as we gave
Grant, the best open-iacei, honor
able opposition ia our power
Year: 1877

What is known thus far of the spirit
of Mr. Hayes administration /, pa!pa-
bic vindiCation Of tbs form and con
ciliatory policy of the Democratic party
He, as President, has simply stolen our
Democra 10 weapons of va fare II,
saw the wickedness Of extreme Radical
lam snd now seeks 70 avoid it a. he would
a leprous body. The fac. that he is act
ing so conservatly ely is fresh proof
that the Democracy wisely planned the
late reform movement. We have an ad
ditioual incentive to stand more unitedly
together as a party and be prepared four
years hence to win il the Presidential
election that we may extend and elabo-
rate ia all its details the fullness of real
reform IN governmental service. For one,
We do not fear that Mr. Hlyes' ascend
eney can or will cripple the Democratic
party. We claim that no permanent, in
dependent selfgogcrnment is practical
in the South outside of the rule and
reign of Democratic principles Our or
ganization should be preserved intact in
al its minu;ia. ard while we render to
Mr.. Hayes our moral support in all wise
general measures yet this should not in
duce a relaxation of effort to maintain
our unity aud integrity. Much is being
being said about ex-senator Keys accept
ing Cabinet position under Hayes.
This is but Democratic contribution
of strength to the national Government.
Il is q compliment to US and an acknowl-
edgment of the necessity of incOrpOra-
ting Democratic influences in the general
management of Federal affIirs. There is
no occasion, much less is there any rick
of our party disiutegrating in the pres
enee of such fact We do not fear the
the consequences. The mission of our
party is vet unaccomplished. It's future
is full of hope. Let us be true to it
spirit.