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Year: 1878

THERE will be minority report from the
House Committee on the revision of the
Jaws relating to the electoral count. 1t will
be presented by Herbert of Alabama, and
supported by four other members of the COM
mittee. The report takes the ground that
the majority plan providing for the election
of President by direct vote is contrary to the
spirit and intention of our scheme of govern
ment. By the same process of reasoning
which leads the majority to see danger in the
circumstance that less than a majority of all
the votes may choose the President, he shows
that the Constitution makes it possible that
laws shall be enacted or defeated by major
ity of the Senate representing less than one
seventh of the whole people, and that the
Senate ought therefore to be abolished If the
electoral colleg, is. He concludes as follows !:
"I do not concur with the majority that there
is any widespread public demand for such a
plan as this, or for any measure that would
tend to mar this theory of our government,
obscure its origin aud purpose, destroy the
autonomy of the States o. rob them of their
reserved rights. But the people do expect
of this committee some measure for ascer-
tanning and counting the votes. 1t was
for the want of that and that only, that the
country was imperiled in 1876. For that
there is demand, and trust that the COM
mittee will in that respect answer public ex-
pectation.'
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and commum
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

Every club is invited to send delegate' and it is
earnestly hoped that large number will be present,
as it is desired to make this OF the NEST bene-
cent mass meetings ever held n the State and give
new impetus to the reform work in Brunswick.


The usual reduction on the railroads will be made.
Year: 1878

Editor DEMOCRAT: Some time ago I noticed that you throwed some mud" at some one, as to who it was l do not know, but 1 supposed that it was some editor. 1t might have been done at that time because there was superabundance of mud; or it might have been done in order to keep some friend cool. We'll, you may be anxious to know what the mud-slinging was about. Well you were admonlshing some one not to bein a hurry about hoisting the names, of candidates for the coming election, saying thai there was yet plenty of tune. My opinion is that 1t is due time now and the question should be thoroughly discussed so that the proper men may be in the minds of the voters, so that they may not be decieved and after cast ing their votes regret it to their dy- ing day. Now sir, every man should talk with his neighbor plainly, spend his v,ews freely and ask direct qucs- tions about Mir. A.. take up his past character and sift him as wheat, and when this is done, then determine if be would fiil this office ol that office :;
Year: 1878

The Bentonville Advance notices an article which recently appeared in the New York Sun, the great thiet exposer, charging corruption upon John Young Brown, and says:

 "Will these infamous disclosures never end? Is every congressman necessarily jobber, intriguer or thief? Has justice fled to brutish beasts, and honesty become but the empty name of virtue obsolete? Let the peoplc-the great, honest hearted, long plundered people-rise in their majesty and might, and scourge from libertly's grand temple every money changer, bribe taker and trickster, who has aided in the vile work of turning it in to den of thieves. No matter what hls party or his professions, out with every scouhdrel, and let none but honest men stand guard in this dark night of the republic"

 The Advancc's words are timely and plainly spoken. The people must pay more attention to the in tcgrity and moral consciousness of men whom they elevate to official positions. If there is deubt or a shadow of a donbt abont mans honesty, he is unfit for office at this day and time. No man can now hold an office of any kind without being approached by bribers, and hence the necessity of seeing that every one elevated to office is strict ly honest beyond all possibility of yielding to the corruption bribes which will be held up to him by job bers and thieves who make their liy- ing by getting fat jobs through our legislatures and our courts.
Year: 1878

by 30 doing. when the election comes od avery voter would Do settled on . and | suitable man to fill m oficc. h dning this way, of course the first item to consider is honesty,

 next qualifications, and then the office will find the rHaa and not the man find his office by foul means ]; we want officers that will carry out the law to the letter, officers that will serve the people and not self; off cefs that will discharge their duty according to law and according to their oath of office. I do not think that we want minors to fill important offices neither do we want specula- tors, neither do we want dissipated

 men; we don't want any office seeker: don't want any ofil ger that is afraid

 to do his duty, but we want the righs

 men in the right place. Some one

 may say Where will yon fed the right men? Answer says: sight in old Pope, scores can be found.

 Now, reader, you may think the wri- ter oi this is an aspirant, but net so n have my work tc do which employs all my time. -

 Now, MT .Gditor,' there can be

 nothing vrtng in making mention of

 mems nanes through the county pa per, as being suitable men to fill certain positiors, so that the voters can think about the man, and if not acquainted with him so that all may

 have time to enquire about this man. And if some other men think that some other man would suit better let

 them name their man and give their

 reasons for putting his name out for others to think over.

 shall mention one mans name,

 but in doing this Mir. Editor I will

 leave you right here, and drop down to the business manager Of the DEM

 oCRAT, Mir. B. F. Jobe and tell him to hoist the name of Mir. J. k. Bat tenfield as being a suitable man to

 represent old Pope in the next Legis-

 lature, as there is no man in the coun- ty that has taken any more interest

 in the State and county, as has Mir.

 Battenfield, and l venture the asscr-

 tion that no man in the county is

 better posted than the editor of the DEMOCRAT. l throw up my old hat and hollow huzzah for Battenfield.

 Mir. lobe James k. B. may object to this part. but mean what say.

 If any one knows of a Dorc suita-

 ble man lets hear from him. More anon. A VOTER.
Year: 1878

We learn that there is an effort on foot to get daily mail service on the route between here and Dover. At present there is service on this route only tri-weekly, and Dover being tue County Seat, great need is felt for daily mail which will aforl more prompt communication with the Capital. By increasing the ser vice on the route from Dover to this place so as to connect with our daily mail here the want wlli be supplied. Aoain,--we are informed that there is now a pile of mail matter accumu- lated at the Dover office for More land post office which has been lay ing there some six weeks because the weekly mail from Dover to More land is not sufficient to carry all the mail-the poucbe being crammed full every trip and some left over. The Moreland people get all their eastern mail, in fact all of their mail from every source, through the Dover office and they now ask for q semi-weekly mail over the route from Dover to More land. They should have It. We trust our member of Congress, Hon. T. NJ, Gunter, will give the effort to get increased service over these two routes, his hearty second, and do all he can to secure speedy and fayora- ble action.
Year: 1878

TERRIFIC SToRMs.-The severest known in years have been raging along the Atlantic Coast and the damage is immense.

 There are no new developments in the matter of peace negotiations be- tween the conflicting powers in the East. London dispatches of the lst inst. state that it is rumored that the general basis of the armisticc and peace were to be signed at Adrianople yesterday. There is much secret mystery about the whole matter and none of the great powers yet know the terms.
Year: 1878

the mighty struggle through
which the country had just
passed. but y large public debt
and the desolatc homes of many
who had actively engaged in the
war The Government as it had
existed from its foundation re-
maired intact. 1t is true that
the unparalleled opportunities
for speculation offered by the
war had unsettled in measure
the ordinary rules of trade and
demoralized public and private
integrity, which Is a temporary
evil which y better settled pop
ular sentiment is speedily COR
rccting.


For the past year or two the
public mind has been greatly
exercised upon the question OF
finance. The act OF Congress
directing the resumption Of spe-
Gle payments has been regarded
by 4 large portion of the people

rs a measure fIaught with the
most disastrous consequences to
the business and industrial in
forests Of the country, in the
contraction OF the circulating
medium, and The repeal Of that
act Was made an issue in poll
tics second to no other in gen
eral interest. Now, while this
matter is yet under discussion,
nine months in advance of the
time fixed for resumption, green
backs are AT par with Sold and
more sought after as a medium
of exchange than the latter, and
no one has felt the shock.


Through all the experience OF
Il century, during which the ma
ton and people have been tried
by every test of stability and
integrity which has resulted in
the overthrow of other govern
nIents, without being shaken or
weakened, we may reasonably
hope for a long and prosperous
future, which no vicissitude
which may lie anticipated can
ever overthrow.
Year: 1878




by the power of the State, at
tested under the great seal there
Of, from which there IS no appeal
under the Constitution. Each
branch Of Congress has express
power to PASS upon the title of
its members; but when a sover-
eign State sends in its electoral
vote for President. there is no
power vested in Congress 10 re-
view or reverse 1T. That ques
ton was determined by a COM
mission proposed and supported
by Il large majority of Demo-
crats and sanctioned by every
department of the Government
= Executive, Legislative and
Judicial. No President was ever
seated upon title more conclu-
sive, and it is unreasonable to
suppose that any candidate
would reject the Office the title
to which was thus confirmed.
There has never been a shadow
Of proof to connect Mr.. Hayes
personally with the frauds I'M
puted to official authorities Of
Louisiana or Florida, and moth
ing can be more ungenerous and
malicious than the attempt to
east odium upon the President
for accepting a positionto which
all parties contributed; and it is
especially faithIess IN Democrats
to repudiate the action of the
Commission which they institu-
ted, particularly when that ac-
ton was strictly in accordance
with the Democratic doctrine of
State sovereignty.


1t will be observed that the
men who most violently assail
the President and the title by
which he holds, are those least
distinguished for their devotion
to Democratic principles hereto
fore; notably Dana, of the New
York ,Sua, and Montgomery
Blair, and their sympathizers
are among the most ultra parti-
SANS Of the spoii5 system Of pol
tiles. The most uncompromis-
ing party men are invariably
these who profit most by party
and make the least sacrifice to
principle. The most conserva-
tive men to-day are those who
have suffered most In the main-
tainence of their principles. The
men who fought the battles on
either side would have no diff
Guilty in arranging terms of per-
petual peace, but for the uncom-
promising character of tho nom
combattants. The Democrats
who stood by the principles of
their party when it required
nerve to do so, are In the main
satisfied to bide their time with
out seeking to disturb the COM
promise under which Hayes was
invested with the Presidency.
The time servers are invariably
the dlsturbers.


Those who honestly believe
Tilden was fairly elected Presi-
dent by the popular vote and
seek, only a vindication of the
right, will appeal to the popular
vote for his reelection. The
intrigues now going on among
Democrats to supplant Tilden,
are neither honest nor consist
ent with their professions.
Year: 1878

Editors Dispatch: At3 O'Clock this morn
ing /, together with my brother, witnessed
phenomenon in the eastern heavens so
strange and wonderful to me that refer it
TO scientific men for explanation. was
awakened at the aforementioned hour by
my brother, who in an excited tone called
to me to see what this light could be in the
skies. Upon looking directly to the east I
saw livid ball Of fire, suppose at about
an angle OF thirty degrees, and appeared to
the eye about the size OF gas-Iamp and the
shape Of an egg. 1t remained perfectly sta
tionary, and after the lapse of three or four
minutes seemed TO fade away there, and
after Il short while reappeared again, though
much smaller in size.


There can be no doubt Of the facts OF this
statement, for the phenomenon appeared
alike to my brother in every respect. Can
you give an explanation OF 1t!


LEIGH STREET.
Year: 1878

MOONLIGHT EXcURsIoN.-The indefatiga-
Bile ladies OF the Centenary church have on
hand another enterprise. Tomorrow eve
ming they will give moonlight excursion
on the steamer Ariel, and the continued
success which has always attended their
efforts on such occasions is sufficient
guarantee that this, owing to peculiar cir
cumstances and time, will be one OF the best
patronized and most charming they have
vet attempted. Already quite number OF
ladies and gentlemen have signifed their
intention OF going; and doubtless under
the soft influence OF the moonlight, which
at this time is most inspiring, many tender
cxpressions of love will lind utterance from
bashful and hitherto silent swains.


The Amateur Band will discourse sweet
music, and a fine supper will Re served on
board, while Il profusion OF flowers VIII
lend their fragrance 10 make up an occasion
of rare attraction.


The Ariel will leave her wharf at q T.
N. and return about 1l3 the same evening.
Year: 1878

The Echo says: "There is a great panic in
the cotton trade of Black burn Oh account of
fear OF the prolongation and extension of the
Eastern war, which has hitherto greatly de
pressed cotton manufacture. Should the crisis
continue the mill owners will attempt a Sc
duction OF ten per cent. in the wages Of opera
Year: 1878

This bill as it passed the House ends with
the words printed in the brackets below. The
Senate committee on finance struck out the
werdS in brackets and added the words which
follow. The reader thus has both bills before
him and will be able to understand the refer
enceS made to them during the debate which
is in progress in the Senate:


BE it enacted. &c. That there shall be coined
1T the several mints of the United States. silver
dollars ofthe weight OffOur hundred and Twelve
and a half grains Troy of standard silver rs
provided in the act of January Is, 1887. on
which shall be the devices and SuperScriptiOnS
provided by said act: which coins. together
with all silver dollars heretofore coined by the
United States OF like weight and fineneSS shall
be legal tender, at their nominal value. for
all debts and dues. public and private except
where otherwise provided by contract: land
any owner of silver bullion may deposit the
same at any United States coinage mini OF
assay Office, to be coined into such dollars, for
his benefit, upon the same terms and cOndi-
tionS as gold bullion is deposited for coin
age under existing laws. And the Sec
retary. of the Treasury is authorized and
directed, out of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated to purchase. from
time to time, silver bullion at the market
per month, nor more than four million dollars
per month. and cause the same to be coined
into such dollars. And any gain or seignor-
age arising from this coinage shall be ac-
counted for and paid into the Treasury as pro-
ylded under existing laws relative to the sub
Sldlary coinage provided, that the amount OF
money at any one time invested in such silver
bullion exclusive of such resulting coin shall
not exceed five million dollars
Year: 1878

The agreement between the representatives
OF the coal companies at their meeting i'm
Philadelphia last week was not signed by the
Oliicefs Oh the company, as stated i'm the dis
of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
SAID Saturday, that a resolution embOdying
The agreement was adopted by the meeting
had been done, he said, in regard to fixing the
total output either for the year or for the FIRST
three months, as telegraphed. Nearly all the
mines were now idle, but any company was at
liberty to resume work whenever it wished =
n. J. Tribune, 18th
Year: 1878


SoT CLAIMING THAT SHE WAS ILL-lREATED AT TN


HOUSE OF MERCY.


The habeas corpus proceeding in behalf OF
Grace HaCar down for yesterday in Supreme
Cour Chambers but Judge DonOhue had granted the
writ, and as question jurisdiction was raised Judge
westbrOoz directed that be heard before Judge Don
Ohue this afternoon. The gir-wbO is not interesting
10 appearancewas committed by her aunts her mother
being dead the Protestant Episcopal House Of Mercy
when she was eleven years old. The restraints
OF the house to have become int0leraDe
to her Technically her present application ap-
pears to the fact that either there
was no proper commitment at ali. or that It was
obtained BY her while her father was alive The
objection the proceeding taken by Wheeler d. Peck
ham that relative other person having any right
60 couro the child brings 1t. The young girl herseH
talked somewhat length with reporters and gave her
version OF the matter She was, she says sent by one
of her aunts the house Saturday for an act OF dis
obedience, having been at school the Friday betOre
She complains little Of her treatment at the house She
admits that she in most respects treated We'll
and when sick well cared for, but she
IS tired OF the confinement, and desires further
education and feels now that she can work for herself
She thinks she has elder brother and sister living
She was sent recently to Mrs. Adams, expecting TO be
employed by young woman, but found an old lady
with whom she could not agree.


The Sister Superior OF the House says that Grace
Hagar is girl with some bad habits, who ought still to
under discipline for her own good ana that she
has not been il-treated. 49,.


H. O. southworh, VINO appears for the writ said that
he did not eGpec any fee in tue case but he had become
greatly interested in II. A Mrs. Van DOren'
who was employed In the House OF Mercy,
had talked freely with Mrs. Bull about
certain of discipline IN the house and especially
Of punishment by confinement IN cell The converse
tion led TO talk Grace Hagar, ana Mrs Bull be
came interested in her story and came TO Mr. South
worth about 1t. A young man who was engaged 10
Mrs. Bulls daughter consented TO become the petl-
toner. lie thought that while the ladies OF the house
were good ladies', Of their methods might
well be inquired into. he was reminded that 10
take away a girl from a charitable lnsttu,
tiOn 20 expose her 20 great dangers ana
said; They have what they call the brown
and the blue classes there. The blue class Is q
class walkers This girl Tor some breach OF dis
oplne clad In the blue dress In the day time tlat
perha meant little except punishment but Sue had 70
sleep, understand, in the blue class rooms win
such people at night, believe II she is discharged MIS-
Bull Will take charge Of her but al any rate VIII see
that proper guardian for her is appointed"


Some discussion was had whether tie child should 90
back the house be placed in the custody VI the
SAeTif, but Judge WestbrOOk thought no harm co ld
arise continuing the old custody for twenty-fOur
hours though II involved the exclusion Oi private
conversation WIN counsel.
Year: 1878

In the suit of Samuel j. Tobias against AL
fred d. Corey, motion made yesterday before
Judge WestbrOOk in Supreme Court, Chambers TO va
cate an order Of arrest The suit notes for
the purchase OF a hOrse but the complaint included
charges misrepresentation to the ability Of the pur


chaser to pay The order Of arrest based
on the latter allegations TIE defendant did not deny
biz liability for the money but did deny making any
fraudulent representations. As the law now stands,
Judgment on trial must go for the defendant for the
money aud unless he Is previously released from the
order OF arrest there are almost nsuperaDle difficulties
In the way OF releasing him from arrest under
Judgment Judge WestbroOk cut the knot by requiring
the paintin 20 supuae that the trial ne would not


rely on the conceded contract, but proof that the
plaintiff had sustained damages by the defendants


fraud The plaintiffs counsel accepted the stipulation
Year: 1878

" Don't you love her still 7" asked the Judge
10 a man who wanted divorce Certainly DO" said
he 81 love her better still than any other way, but the
trouble is she will be still" The Judge, who Is a
married himself takes the case under adysement


A prisoner when asked what trade he wanted
TO learn said II there objection would like 10
be a sailor"
Year: 1878

The curious ways that the women have
|of hiding their money are shown by the
Cincinnati Commercial. That paper
says: Mrs. Hansen put ESQ in the oven
| OF her stove one night to keep it safa.s
Next morning after breakfast the national
debt had been diminished exactly that
much. A student Of the curious would
find it interesting to note the places in


which women hide their money. One ex-
ceIlent and frugal dame used to tuck her
little savings away under corner Of the
carpet. The tiny roll Of greenbacks
grew fatter and fatter in the course OF .
year or two, when the day after 1t counted
|ub $3.50 the house took fire, burnt TO the
ground, and again the national debt was
diminished by little roll Of woman's
pin money. There was that other care


ful lady, too who used sometimes to hide


her diamond rings between two teacups
in the kitchen cupboard, sometimes be,


hind q certain brick In the cellar, and


again under the lining Of an old hst.


She had divers other places Of safety for


her jewels also, the only trouble being


that she had so many hiding places she


occasionally forgot where she had last put


her precious things, and about every three


months would fancy she had been robbedt


and the house would be turned inside out


and all therein made uncomfortable until


the missing gems would be found careful.
ly tucked away in the folds Of the bottom
towel ofthe pile in the left hand corner Of


he lower drawer in the close press at the


east end Of the dining room.