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Year: 1879

IHE TREASURY TO BUY UP ALL THE GOLD AND


BULLION IT CAN LAY IT'S HANDS on, TO RETIRE


THE NATIONAL BANK NOTES, AND ISSUE A


GOLD coin As BIG AS A DISNER-PLATE.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNR.I


WAsHINGroN, March 25.-The Greenbackers are
preparing a wonderful financial measure. which
they intend to present in the House at the earliest
possible opportunity, should Congress decide to pro
ceed with general legislation. The bill provides
for the retirement of the entire circulation of the
National banks and the replacement OF this with
United States notes, which are to be fun legal
tender for all debts public and private. The Secre-
tary of the Treasury is to be required TO cancel
National bank notes, pay the expenses of the Gov
ernment and purchase gold and silver bullion
rs a means of putting this new money into
circulation. The surplus coin in the Treas
ury is TO bo used to purchase and cancel
United States bonds The bill also provides
for free and equal coinage of gold and silver of the
present standard weight and tneness. A new gold
piece called the " Qunteage," 10 TO he coined, and
subsidiary silver COINS 20 be OF full weight and
TO be a full leea-tender for any amount. The
amount of the new currency to he lssued is TO be
the same as the amount of National bank currency
now authorized by law.
Year: 1879




SEAT AND MERELY LOOK ON.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE


WAsplNGTON March 2j.-The new legislative
dspensation is gradually unfolding itself, and it
must be admitted that for simplicity and direct
nesSt is in many respects an improvement upon
its predecessor. Hitherto it has not always been
easy to interpret the bearing of each passing event
In Congress, owing to the fact that Legislators,
whenever they have had i'll hand a scheme which
was desirable only from personal or partisan
point of view. have sought to disguise their ac-
tiOn behind some preteXt which would AT least give
il the appearance of being in the direction of
public utility. All this, it seems, is now changed,
and as long as the new methods shall prevail, the
public will need no prophet to forecast future
events and no interpreter TO expose the bearing of
current affairs All is to be open and upon the
surface.


A caucus is first to take important measures into
consideration, and when course OF action has been
decided npon the measures will be reported to the
two houses simply for ratification. with or without
discussion. There has been room for suspicion
that even the past caucuses have exercised some
control in shaping legislation, but the Senate and
House have always hitherto been recognized as the
bodies within which the laws of the country were
actually made.


The other dav the Republicans were told by Sena-
tor Salisbury that they now relieved from the
necessity of giving any portion of their time and
attention to passing events in Congress, rs the party
in whose behalf he spoke would hereafter decide
upon all matters of public interest, and would not
be influenced by the wishes or logic Of their Repub-
Gcan associates.


Yesterday Senator Beck gTavely announced as the
motive which was influencing the course Of events,
that Eve (lc Democratic party) could not afford
10 waste so good salary that of the Secretary OF
the Senate upon man Of political convictions,
especially if they were Republican convictions.


Tins afternoon, after Senator HOar had spoken for
an hour or more very earnestly in support OF his
resolution, Senator Beck moved that tue resolution
be laid upon the table giving as reason that the
question involved already under consideration
bv a committee, and 1t would not be eXpcdlcnt or
proper TO act in advance of the decision.


Senator Conkling, IN the innocence OF his heart,
asked what committee was charged with the mat
ter o.. .
the Democratic caucus.


Senator Blame evncd a disposition to discuss the
matter; bur Senator Beck refused to permit this, as
he held discussion to he out of place during the alb
sence of Senator Thurman, who was chairman of
the caucus committee having 1t IN charge. Sena-
tor Beck Is a boon to the Republicans.
Year: 1879

rrv DEMOCRATS NOT PREPARED TO GO AHEAD


Until THE CAUCUS ADOPTS A PROGRAMMED


spFrCH BY MR.. HoAR AGAINST CoERCING THE


TxECUuvF.


The Caucus Committee of the Democrats
has resolved to recommend to the full caucus
nearly all of the political legislation demanded
of the last session, and in very nearly
the same form. The caucus Will meet
tonight. 1t is thought the proceedings Will
he lively. The subject of going into general
LEGISLATION will come up. Senator HOar made
q speech yesterday against the Democratic
policy of cOercing the President There was
no attempt to reply to MIN, but the Senate
was adjourned to stop debate. There are
rumors afOat which imolicate the new Sec
retary Of the Senate in discreditable transac-
tiOns.
Year: 1879




This afternoon as General Won Drentelen,
Chief OF The Gendarmere. driving along the Neya
Quay, horseback fired twice into his carriage
window. The General was hurt. The wOuld-be as
sasn rode short distance and then leaving his horse
escaped in n sleigh.
Year: 1879

GOODNESS under the circumstances. and in
some parts Of the main building tie pa
ITEMS did not know Of the fire until an hour
after It had been cxtinguished. The bodies of the
three children who were burned were taken 10 the
Morguc a. soon as the fremeu we're able TO enter
the building


The origin of the fire could not be ascer1ned last
night. Tho ds.nage 10 the building WAS abous
Year: 1879

on boiler on the range and causing uter among the
cooks who were preparing breakfast The intruder
capped without abrOken bone but seriously bruised


When asked what she was trying 20 do she explained
that she had heard bell ring and supposed that the
Day OF Judgment had come Peepng OUT Of the window


Nhc conceived the Idea that the sAyl gh Heaven


and believing that she pursued by evil spirits. she
Year: 1879

ingfon. That section OF the city was then
marsh Inhabited only Ivy colored people. som OF whom
owned their homes, but many whom squattefs
The managers Of the Real Estate Pool " were accused
OF having conceived the idea OF improving that part OF
the city by building and thus rs they
supposed greatly enhancing the value Of the land much
OF which they had acquired of In advance or
bought for song In order induce people buy the
land II that n few elegant houses should
be built In thar part OF the city, and Senator stewart
was persuaded to become pioneer.


The house though not very large when compared with
paatal residences In other great Cities very pre-
tcniiOus IL stands with it's high roof and c0nical
tower at point where IL can be from all direc-
lions and IN front ~ Is or the circles which have
been laid ont points from which several streets rad
ate Distant hills. cut down that the views OF
the streets from its windows should not be obstuctcu
ana the most expensive pavemens laid around IT,


In spite Of all the efforts OF the ring. Stewards Castle
stood for several years almost alone During tho last
two years, however. many elegant houses have been
erected in its neghboihood
Year: 1879

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The mansard roof
and tower o. "stewarts Castle" were burned on IBIS
evening. The origin OF the fire cannot be learned
The rich furniture from the lower stories was
removed to the neghborink yards The haocs TOOK no
hold below the floor OF the third story nut t'o uaase
from water nearly irreparable


Ex-senator Stewards house. familiarly known In
AZ Stewards CASTLE" and said TO be tho
most expensive private residence In the CITY Of
Washington, WIS built during the rule oil the
Year: 1879

THE RI TURNS FROM PENNINGTON PROPERLY MADE.


FARMINGToN, Me-, Dec 30.-Councllor Brown,
in his remarks at Fairfield, stated that Pennington
was thrown out because the returns were not sealed
up in open town meeting. Two of the Selectmen of
the town. both Greenback men (the third has not
been seem. make affidavit that tho returns were
made and sealed in open town meeting and in the
presence of the Town Clerk and full Board of
Selectmen: that each signed bis own name to each
return and the presence of the rest of tue Board
ter the returns had been made up, aud that the
returns were then attesied by the Town Clerk and
the full Board. The clerk Of the town V III make
affidavit in confirmation of these statements.
Year: 1879

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3O.-The Republican
State Central Committee met at the Continental Hotel
this afternoon ami decided issue call for the state
Convention take place at Harrisburg on February A.
Year: 1879

woman raised to the third power Of widow
hood has she photographs Of her three departed
lords in group. with vIgnette OF herself in tn
centre, and underneath is the inscription, " Th
Lord will provide
Year: 1879

Who is the author Of the riddle on cod ?
It wants polish, but it is clever enough to make
one surprised that il Is not more generally
known The riddle, it will be observed, is given
dOable.
Year: 1879

In the State Prison the report is that
Bob Younger is in good health, but that
Cole and Jim Younger are in the hos
pital. Cole is suffering from the ball
that lodged under one of his eyes and has
never been removed. In Jim's case
some obstruction has formed in the roof
of his mouth, caused by the passage of
the ball which shattered his jaw. This
interferes with his respiration, and at
times he seems on the point of suffoca-
tion.-St. Paul Globe.
Year: 1879

A MOST ingenious piece of rascalitv
mas Just been perpetrated upon a
wealthy French merchant living near
Paris. He received letter telling him
that box of treasure was hidden in his
garden, and that the writer would reveal
thespotif he was allowed to take half the
money. After some hesitation the mer.
chant accepted these terms, and his cor
respondent soon paid him visit. Sure
enough a chest was discovered contain.
ing one thousand six hundred dollars in
silver. The stranger took his half, but
hnding II very heavy asked the mer
chant TO give him his note for his share
The merchant was only TOO pleased to &C
commodate his benefactor, and was in
high glee until he found that all the
silver pieces were counterfeit.
Year: 1879

There is one good thing about this
electric light. When a mans collar
button gets away from him and starts
off on an exploring expedition across
the room, he can look under the bureau
for it without resorting to the danger
ous and unsatisfactory expedient of lay
ing glass kerosene lamp down on its
side on the floor. That is, if the inn
precision we have received is correct,
that the electric light makes all light
and no shadow.-EGcha4a9e.
Year: 1879

HAyTI IL said to produce narcotic
plant so powerful that it will produce
coma of any desired intensity and
duration. A priest putting himself
under its influence can simulate death
and resurrection. A few families only
know this plant and the knowledge of
its properties is handed down from
generation to generation as an heirloom !;
but It is believed that an experienced
botanist may discover il. and make it
available for medical purposes.
Year: 1879

A FIFTY dollar prize In offered at
Cornwall for the essay which will best
champion the cause of free and unre-
stricted sale Of intoxicating liquors, and
demonstrate the advantage of the
trade, 80 as to satisfy thinking men that
rum-shops are a necessity. The essays
are to be submitted to the clergymen of
the town or to committee appointed
by them, and the editor of the Mirror
will receive the manuscripts.
Year: 1879

The Hayneville Examiner states that
gentleman of North Lowndes came to
this city some weeks ago. While here
he bought buggy and horse. On his
way homeward, at Gunter's Hill, he got
out of his buggy for some purpose, and
the horse ran off with it. Darkness had
set in, and the gentleman looked in vain
for his missing property. He went
home and gave notice of the escape, and
was much troubled at the failure to re-
cover the beast and vehicle. At last
they were found in the woods of Pintla-
La swamp, near the place of escape. The
buggy had become fixed among the
trees in such manner that the horse
could not draw it, and there the un-
fortunate beast had stood, without food
or water, for ten days! Though ema-
ciated and feeble, the horse was driven
home without being taken from the
buggy. We view this fact, which is
vouched for on the best authority, as
contribution to the scientific knowledge
and speculation of the day and hardly
know of parallel. Montgomery (Ala.)
AdDertiSer
Year: 1879

THE tarantula is the desperate of the
spider family; 1t frequently attains the
size of the hand, and with its great
glaring black eyes and frightful claws
seldom fails to present an appearance SO
formidable that a sensitive lady, even if
used to seeing the tarantula, will scream
at the sight The tarantula is, in fact,
only a big spider, and usually makes
his home on the open prairie, dwelling
with his family in a nest concealed be-
meath the tall grass. If you attack him
In his retreat, you will very soon re-
pcnt your temerity, for he springs
at you like tiger, jumping to an aston
ishing height-sometimes three or four
feet. He is one of the most poisonous
Of the family, and his bite is said to be
more fatal than that of the rattlesnake.
Year: 1879

As VIM. Schmidt, of West New York
was returning to his home early We'd
nesday morning, near the Grove Church
Cemetery, on the Bergenweod road, two
men sprang upon him from the side of
the road and dealt him a blow on
the head that feled him to the ground.
Another of the men pressed a hand
kerchief saturated with chloroform
to schmidt's nose and mouth until he
became insensible. They then rihed the
PROSTATE mans pockets, finding only a
few dollars and his watch, They
stripped him of his coat and vest and
ran away. Mr.. Schmidt was found lay
ing on the ground, and was taken to
his home. At noon he was in se-
r0us condition.
Year: 1879

Those who had the pleasure of going
on the social moonlight excursion by
the West Church Y. f. A., on the eve
Mug of July 3, will be pleased to hear
that they are going to repeat their ex-
cursion on Friday evening next August
l., one week from tonight. The excur-
sion will be first class in every particu-
lar, as nothing will be left undnne that
can add to the pleasure OF those who
attend. Remember a full moon has
been provided for this excursion. The
Boat will leave Fourth Street Wharf at
quarter to O'Clock.
Year: 1879

In another column will be found a
letter from Geo. M. butcher Who is la.
boring in the cause of Temperance, in
the State of Maine. He complains of
the in. ustice of the decision of the com
mittee Of inquiry on his character
and Indignantly denies that he was
drunk in New York at the time speci
fed. Mrs. Watson is also speaking in
Maine and has been well received by the
people where ever she has appeared
We are informed that Mr.. Butchers
family have also received letters and
something substantial besides in the
way of remembrance.
Year: 1879

The Boston "Herald" says: "In a
recent letter to an old friend, General
Grant says that he shall go directly
from San Francisco to Galena, Illinois,
where he still has house, and that he
shall not take part in any demonstra-
tion calculated to make part of the
'boonl.' His plan is to quietly await
the course of events, and there is little
doubt that if loud call be made ia
summon him from his retirement he
will accept it,"
Year: 1879

The Saturday night excursion train
to Ocean City has been withdrawn. The
excursion last Saturday evening to the
sea shore was success, financially, yet
the Railroad company thought it best
to discontinue the train.
Year: 1879

The excursion yesterday of Col.
Wainwright's from Port Deposit to
Cape May via the P. & B. G. railroad
on the steamer "Republic," was a sue
cess not only in social point Of view
but financially.
Year: 1879

Mrs Langtry is not, it appears, silent
beauty An American who met her at ball
writes of her that she was greatly interested
in this country; very simple and gentle in her
manner, and with no affectation." Among her
capabilities is that of doing her own millinery.
The strange, original, and becoming hat which
She wore at the Frerch fete was made by her
self. 1t was constructed from her grandmoth-
er's finest, softest old Leghorn straw. The
brim was fiat and BROAD, and faced with dark,
violet satin with awreath of flowers across the
top; it Just touched upon the back of her head.
The crown was the original crown cut down to
an inch. The principal stroke of originality
was careless looking dent on one side, where
it was Joined to the brim. a tuft Of corn now
ers was carelessly thrown, as it were, on the
other side. 1t suited her style, and both were
picturesque.
Year: 1879

THE spectacle of Gen. Anderson twitting
laboring men of wearing collars about their
necks is one not to be forgotten. Has it
come to this, that workingman cannot vote
the Republican ticket without being accused
of dishonesty?
Year: 1879

THE fellow stuck his hand into the wood
chuck hole and as the ''varmint'' planted
his teeth in it. exclaimed II know where
the little cuss is anyway" That seems to be
the feeling of the fusonists toward the Re-
publican party
Year: 1879

THOSE hard-money Democrats who were
wise and consistent enough to throw their
votes against fusion did manly thing yes
terday. They saw that our fight was their
fight this year. Wherever they may be next
year, they have in this election done admira-
BILE service for honest money and, I'VE believe,
for their party.
Year: 1879

New Haven Register: The light-haired
young gentleman, with excellent clothes and
good deal of style, whom you see in the dry
goods store, is not the proprietor of the estab-
lishment oh, no. He is engaged, on an infini-
tesimal salary to give advice to the proprietor
that's all
Year: 1879

WRECKED. The steamer TeaZer ground
ell on sunday last, on her way out OF
DungrnrS> narbor. As the tide was cbb-
Ing, she ''lSted" over on her side. When
the tide raised again smart wiEd was
blowing and she filled with water, was
blown ashore and considerably smashed
up-so says report. Whether she will be
Il total wreck or not still remains matter
of conjecture. This boat is one of the
lasl of noble array of boats that have
done good service OH the Sound waters.
hut whose days of usefulness are drawing
TO close. Fortunate it was she was not
caught when lives would have been lost
for she w.s not safe to be trusted ont in
all kinds Of weather. AT the time of the
accident she was OH her way to Neah Bay
with the mail.
Year: 1879

Call at our Drug Store and get trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
free of charge, if you are suffering with
a Cough. Cold. Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Consumption, loss of voice
tickling in the throat or Lungs. This
is the great remedy that is causing SC
much excitement by its many wonder
full cures, curing thousands othopeless
cases, Over one million bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery have been used
within tbs last year, and have giver
perfect satisfaction III every instance.
We can unhesitatingly say that this is
is really the only sure cure for throat
and lung affections. and can cheerfully
recommend it to all, Call and get
trial bottle free Of charge, or regular
size for 81 90,
Year: 1879

the Gorham Hotel and Rand & Palmer's
buildings,o the south side of Main street,
The Union Hall block. owned by the
Grimes estate, west side of the alley on


Valley and Main streets, and block of
buildings north on Water street, were
greatly endangered and saved only by a
bountiful supply of water from the Holly
works. The cause of the fire is unknown


The mill was fine structure and we'll ap.
pointed in all respects. The elevator
works had just been put in at cost of
about $4,000 The mill cost twelve years
ago $4,000, and had quite quantity of
grain in store. The loss is over $lO0,O 900
Year: 1879

EVER SINCE DR., VIM. NJ. Giles. of 100
West Broadway, N. Y, extended frank
invitation to owners of lame horses to bring
their equine property round to bis place of
business for free treatment, the corner of
White street and West Broadway has
come to resemble horse fair The Doc
tors bold defiance, which. is thus thrust
upon the curious attention of bis neigh
bors. is based on his Iodide Ammonia Lin
iment, which Is now preferred to ell others
by the chief stock raisers and sporting
men of this country.


A valuable horse of the writer's was
kicked on the hook. Swelling and lame
ness ensued, rendering the animal nearly
worthless. We were advised to try Giles
Liniment. and are gratifed to say it acted
like charm. About two inches Of bone
came away, the sore healed up, and the
lamenes and swelling are fast disappear
ing.


HENRY WARD BEECHER-
Year: 1879

No use of having the chills, no use of
headache,or any of the ills that come from
| disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
new person. Try it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

Some OF our fair handed daughters
who like to boast OF their ignorance
OF all culinary art. might prolltably
take "a lesson from the accomplished
wife of the President OF the U.ited
States. She is an adept In cooking,
and few weeks ago, among other
notable ladies. gave her name as a
scholar, TO u noted teacher OF art
Another example worthy OF note was
the wife OF President Millarti Fillmore.
While he was Vice President, an old
friead from the rural district sent him
as present a barrel II -four and u
box OF honey. He acknowledged the
gift. and paid a compliment TO his
excellent wife at the same time,
After returning thanks, he says:


The honey Is uncommonly fine, and its
pure sweetness enhanced by the thought
that no lie of the little industrious insects
IA splendid pattern OF man in his highest
condition u iOllow-was sacri feed or en-
dangered by depriving them OF this por.
tion ot their precious board. The barrel
ot fi1ur has been duly inspected, and pro
nouncc' oi the first quality. lon should
see the doughnuts-my fayprite Cakes
which my wife, who prides herself in
making has ma,le ont o this -four. They
would make The mouth of an ericurt
| water.


The Inter Ocean would like to i'm
press upon all its young lady readers
that they can m IKE no graver mistake
In the estimation OF every sensible
man, than to neglect to acquire 9
kno Wedge OF good cooking. We are
In nowise averss to apy and all &C.
compishments, but the art of keep
ing the home In order, and making
glad the heart OF every one that i:
seated at the table In the dining
room. are accomplishments for lady
more desirable than even to play
we'll the most diff cult music, or bt
marked for ease aud grace In the
drawing room. The world just nov
Is In need OF sensible men anC
women, There is an abundance o
drones and creatures who live for so
ciety, giddy butterflies that do no
know why they were made. II thii
class would take to dying young, thu
great live world which wants worker!
in every field would not miss them
Labor Is honorable, and the younl
man or young woman-rich or pool
that does not work with head o.
hand. should stop and think, and a
once order anew the method Of thei
| lives.-futer- Ocean.