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Year: 1878

The Virginia City Enterprise says :: Our town is very quietly and very slow ly moving to the eastward down the face of the mountain. This is owing to the settling of the ground over the bonanza mines. As all the town is going to- gether, it is not much noticed on the surface, where no cracks are seen. The water and gas compan1es are better &C., quainted with the movements taking place in the ground forming the site of the town than most others, as the insta- b1lity of the earth tells upon their pipes. On B and c streets, north of Union, the ground is moving both north and east. A water main, running north and south, uncovered recently at the corner of B street and Sutton avenue, was found to be telescoped to the distance of over 8 foot, and, besides, had in it great kink, which made it necessary to take out 8 piece nearly two feet in length. About the Consolidated Virginia pan mill the pipes are crowding in from both east and west; at least, owing to the settling of the ground in that neighborhood, there appears to be two movements. Although there are as yet no cracks in the central part of the town, there is large one to the westward. It begins at Cedar ra- vine, runs south to near the large water tank of the Ophir, on the hill west of town, then turns east for considerable distance, wheh it takes its course south ward west of Stewart street, and finally joins the old crevace below the Gould and Curry croppings. Toward the north this crevace is about eight inches in width, and the ground on the east side of it is about three feet lower than on the west side. Capt. Overton, of the water company, whose opportunities for observing these movements are unsur- passed, says that as the ground settles over the bonanzas that on the slope of the mountain, where it is not much un- dermined, gradually moves down. He says the International Hotel has moved east about five inches since 1t was built. If such is the case all the buildings in that part of the town, with the ground on which they stand, must have moved the same distance, as no cracks are to be seen in the earth As We are travelling, however, it will be long time before we reach the Sugar Loaf.
Year: 1878

There is lesson for landlords, says the World, in the striking contrast between the story which the Earl of Rosebery's agent told of that nobleman's relation to his tenants, at banquet given by them in honor of his wedding, and the story which the Dublin papers bring us of 8 lawsuit heard at the Donegal Assizes only a few days before the murder of the Earl of Leitrim, between that nobleman as appellant and Manus Clinton as re- spondent. The Clintons had held farm of 244 acres of the noble house of Clem- ents for three generations, the rent being G11 year. In 1866 Lord Leitrim took part of the farm from the tenant and raised the rent of the remainder to G13 In 1876 Cl1nton's proffered rent-money was refused and he was served with mo- tice to quit because he and other tenants had refused, after the passage of the Land act, to pay 5s. year for taking seaweed from the beach for manure, and G1 year for it to be burned as kelp, besides the usual charge for turf tickets. Against their taking the seaweed a bill had been filed in Chancery and an in- junction granted. Clinton put in claim under the Ulster custom for 96OO, as the value of the tenant right of his farm the jury gave him 9337 los. and costs. Against this decree Lord Leitrim ap- pealed, disputing the whole claim. Just as the mails brought this item of news the telegraphic announcement of the Earl's taking off by some of these very tenants reached the city. Of course agrar1an outrages are inconsistent with civilization. But there are other things also which must be admitted to be in- consistent with civilization, lest civiliza- tion itself as it now exists should be sud- denly and unpleasantly proved inconsis

 tent with right and justice, and there fore with good order. It is not by British noblemen only nor yet in Ire l land alone that this needs to be better understood than it always seems to be even by those who are most deeply in | terested in understanding it,
Year: 1878

The following story of old times in South Carolina is told of the learned Dr. Marcy: On one occasion several of the students of South Carolina College re- solved to drag the doctors carriage into the woods, and fixed upon night for the performance of the exploit. One of their number, however, was troubled with some computations yisitings, and managed to convey to the worthy Presi- dent hint that it would be well for him to secure the door of his carriage house. Instead of paying any heed to this sug- gestion, the doctor proceeded on the ap- pointed night to the carriage-house, and ensconced his portly person inside the vehicle. In less than an hour some half dozen young gentlemen came to his re- treat and cautiously withdrew the car riage into the road. When they were falrly out of the college precincts they began to joke freely with each other by name.

 One of them complained of the weight of the carriage, and another replied by swearing it was heavy enough to have the old fellow himself inside. For near ly mile they proceeded along the high way, and then struck into the woods to 8 cover which they concluded would eff fectually conceal the vehicle. Making themselves infinitely merry at the doc- tors expense, and conjecturing how and when he would find his carriage, they at length reached the spot where they had resolved to leave it. Just as they were about to depart once more agreed that "the carriage was heavy enough to have the old doctor and all his tribe in it t'-they were startled by the sudden dropping of one of the glass panels, and the well-known voice of the doctor himself thus addressing them:

 "So, so, young gentlemen, you are going to leave me in the woods, are you |? Surely, as you have brought me hither for your own qualification, you will not refuse to take me back for mine Come. MT. -, and -, and -, buckle to and let us return; it's getting late p

 There was no appeal for the window "aS AaASoO, dAu UAo OOCGOI IeSuuou LIS seat. Almost without a word the dis com6ted young gentlemen took their places at the pole and the back of the vehicle, and quite as expeditiously, if with less voice, did they retrace their course. In silence they dragged the car- riage into it's wonted place, and then re- treated precipitately to their rooms, to dream of the account they must render on the morrow. When they had gone the doctor quietly vacated the carriage and went to his house, where he related the story to his family with much g1ee. He never called the heroes of that noc- tural expedition to an account, nor was the carriage ever afterward dragged at night into the woods.
Year: 1878

According to the law In Pennsylva-
mia man's wife is entitled at his
death, to his personal property, and
yet what would seem to be more per
sonal than anything else, his body
goes to his nearest of kin. So Judge
Keel decided.
Year: 1878

Bleak, chilly March and Novem Der
are the two worst months of the year for
those suffering with pulmonary diseases.
Keep DIR. Bulls cough syrup near by and
such sufferers will be able Co brave this
rough weather without danger
Year: 1878

The number of persons engaged in The
business of fishing for shad and herring,
is increasing every day as the season ad-
vances. In consequence of this the sup
ply of those delicious fish is increasing.
Thus far, shad, owing no doubt to the
unsettled state of the.weather,are running
very slowly. On the other hand herring
are running very freely,and this morning
there was over 5000 offered for sale in
the market, all of which were Delaware
herring. The price asked was 80 cents
per dozen, and they were purchased very
freely.
Year: 1878

HARD TIMES AND SWEET TEMPERs-
There are few people so fortunately situat-
ed that the hard times do not affect them
directly, perhaps none whom their intu-
ence does not indirectly reach No matter
money. He may have plenty left it mat
tiers not; the pain of losing may be di-
minished by this circumstance, but it is
not wholly oblierated. The trials that
result from hard times are innumerahle,
and some of them are very severe. They
bring inconvenience, annoyance and vexa-
ton. They cast gloom over many a
prospect which was bright little time
ago. But all the injurious effects of the
hard lines are small in comparison il
they are not permitted to sour the temper
and harden the heart. 1t is easy to be
kind and considerate AS well as generous
in seasons of prosperity. But the true
measure of man cannot be taken under
such circumstances. Real greatness of
soul is like the light of a glow -worm-ii
shines forth In the dark, He who amid
cankering cares wears upon his counte-
nance IL sunny smile for his family and
friends, and greets them with words OF
kindness, carries wherever he goes brave
and manly heart, that warns and cheers
all around him. A sweet temper in hard
times strikes people with pleasant sur
prise. So many are soured by them that
he who is not attracts attention rs an ex.
ceptional and agreeable character. One
who invariably preserves sweet temper
amid the prolonged hard times, under
which the country is now suffering, may
be considered proof against all uptowarc
influences, n model man.
Year: 1878

WHAT rs FAILURE?-If one looks at life
as an opportunity for accumulation and
not rs process of development, a man
has failed in living when the bulk of his
fortune, or whatever aggregate represen-
ting the resultIof bis industry is taken
from him. 1t depends greatly on what
sort of definition you put upon the word
failure, or rather what sort ofst result you
call success A man who loses property
and yet gains in patience, in business eau
tion, in courage-and especially who
learns the lesson Of reliance on Cod
cannot be said to have failed. As God
measures results, he has made II splendid
success. although he stands stripped of
his last dollar. Many men find their
manhood for the first time when their
houses, and their lands, and their money
are taken from them. Many husbands
have never known the depth of wife's
affection until they have had to say: 81
have not II dollar left in the worldw-
Then it was that love was weighed in the
balance and not found wanting; then it
was that the man. agitated. careworn, and
disappointed, discovered what helpmate
God had given him.


In these days of so-called 'shrinkage OF
values"-which in many instances is only
return to the true standard Of value-or
when, by reason Of causes in the business
world beyond our control. all we have
acquired by years eff planning and toll,
may be swept away. it will help us to re-
member that whatever inward discipline
and development the years may have
brought us cannot be taken away. These
will remain. and while these remain we
cannot pc impoverished. In addition to
this comes also the exhilarating thought
that whatever good we have done remains
surely credited to our account. The help
we have bestowed; the faith that has been
cultured in us; the holiness into which
we have grown. are ours still. and will
remain ours forever. These are treasures
laid up in heaven where neither moth mol
rust doth corrupt, and where thieves dc
not break through and steal. p Golden
R,ie.
Year: 1878

Parents. your daughter is in good socio-
ty when she is with girls who are sweet
and pure and true-hearted; who are not
vain or frivolous; who think Of some-
thing besides dress,or flirting, or marriage /;
between whom and their parents there is
who are useful as we'll as Or
namental in the house; who cultivate their
minds and train their hands to skillful
workmanship. II society OF this sort is
not to be had, then none At all Is prefera-
BILE to worthless article.
Year: 1878

LAUGHTER. Laughter very often shows
the bright side of man. 1t brings out
bis happier nature, and shows of what
sort Of stuff he is really made. Somehow
we feel MS if we never thoroughly knew a
man until we had heard him laugh. We
do not feel at home " with him till then.
We do not mean mere snigger, but a
good, hearty. round laugh. The solemn.
Sober visage. llks Sundays dress. tells
nothing of the real man. He may be very
silly or very profound, very cross or very
ioliy. Let rs hear him laugh. and we can
decipher him at once, and tell how bis
heart beats.
Year: 1878

The career of Bayard TAYLOR is one of the
most striking illustrations in recent American
history of the substantial reward which our re-
publican society offers to purely literary ambi-
ton. generation or two ago the man OF letters
was so rare character among us that his
very singularity was a claim to public distinc-
tion. But Mr.. Taylor made his celebrity
long after Dana, and Irving, and Prescott


and Byant, and a score of Others had taught


mankind to respect the taste and scholarship
of the new Western World, and he won his
highest hOnors in the very thick OF


the struggle for literary success which dis
tinguIshes these latter years OF the nineteenth
century. He owed nothing to the accident
of time or of fortune. The prizes


which enriched the close of his life were
| the wel-earned fruit of the hard end
perseyering labors Of more than thirty


Years. From the day when he set out,


poor and unknown, to make the tour
of Europe with knapsack and staff, until he
arrived only few months ago at one of
the greatest of the European courts.
bearing the highest diplomatic rank


1t is in the power OF the United States TO
confer, cheered by the farewell plaudits of his
eOuntrymen, and greeted with marked hOnOrs


by the people and princes of Germany, it


can be said that Bayard Taylor was the


maker of all his own good fortunes,


and that he made them by the
most conscientious and faithful of literary


work. He was simply and always man OF


letters.


This is not the place for critical estimate
of his writings, but there is one conspicuous
quality in them which shOne so brightly also


in his personal character that NO cannot


pass it over here in silence. That
quality is honesty. 1t is seen in the frank
simplicity of his style, the thorough
ness of his workmanship, the clear
ness of his Opinons, the fidelity with
which he held through life to his
chosen work, spariDg no pains to pro-
duee the very best of which he was
capable, however small the subject or
trivial the reward. Nobody could read
one of his books without feeling
the influence Of this virtue. Nobody
could know him without pcrceiying that
tins high literary merit was reflex


of an earnest and simple nature. II


there is a long remembrance for hon


est men, there is no less long life
for honest books. 1t is golden lesson for au-
thors aud journalists that in this instance
literary honesty and personal uprightness have
secured a brilliant success in life, and an en-
duriLg reputation.


There is little doubt that If Mr. Taylor had
| lived TO complete the Life of Goethe, for
which bis foreign appointment gave him the
| long facilities, he would have
crowned his career with greater work
than any in the long list of his books. 1t


was a task to which he brought manly en-
thusiasm and the accumulations of years
of study and industrious collecting. Schol-


ars will lament the uD0imely event which
| deprives American literature of what prom


ised TO be such an important acquisi-
| ton. The craftsmen of letters and
arts will mourn the loss of CON-
panlon endeared to them by thousand
Year: 1878

amiable qualities. The general public VIII
sorrow for the death Of public man III
whose pure fame the whole country taxes
pride. But there are many others TO Whom
the death of Bayard Taylor will carry
a much sharper pang. We who have
been for so many years IN close Ih'e'-
course with this kindly, tender and high-
minded man, and have learned TO V'ine
more and more as our intimacy increased the
nobility of his disposition the great.
ness of his heart, the homely charm OF
his simple private life, can understand
how deep grief Will be carried by the news
of this morning to friends in every quarter oi
the globe VITO honored in Mr.. Taylor one
of the best types of the American scholar
and loved the most delightful OF American
gentlemen.
Year: 1878

The Southern Investigating Committee OF
the Senate has an unexpected chairman in Mr..
Teller, of Colorado, who is vOuched for rs n
man who will display great energy and
ability in the discharge of his duties.
This may be said to be the first time
that Mr.. Teller. who came to the Senate
without any previous official experience what
ever, has assumed prominent place, and he
has an opportunity now to make National
reputation by elicltiug the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in regard to the South
ern outrages. As the chairman OF the
committee he would naturally take charge
of the subcommittee that viii promptly
repair to the State most interested in this
matter-SOuth CarOina-thOugh no such an
nouncement is definitely m1de it Is already
settled that Mr.. Hoar will head the sub-com-
mittee to be sent to Louisiana, where his
experience in the may politics of that State
will be of great service and his well-known
high character will command univer-
sal respect Indeed, the entire Repub-
lican representation in the Committee is
excellent; Messrs. KirkwoOd Cameron and
Mcmillan, the remaining Republicans, are all
admirable selections. The Democrats, also,
have no reason to dread this nquiry-if their
case is good If Mr.. Bayard's ability cannot
save them, they must be III bad way.
Year: 1878

There was dispute yesterday before the
Mayor between the opponents and the advo-
Gates of the Battery extension of the Elevated
road, and one of the Aldermen so far forgot
himself as to engage in quarrel with David
Dudley Field.
Year: 1878

In the debate ON the postal-car appropriation on
Wednesday, Mr. Hewitt corrected the impression
which had gone out that tho proyiso attached TO
the deficiency bill wOud require the discontinue
ancc of the present early mail out of New-York
which is SO great an accommodation to the
people of the New England States. The sum
appropriated IL sufficient to meet the expense OF
this and all other mail service in operation on the
first of the present month, This will be welcome
nows to the people of the New-Engand states who
have become habituated to the early reception OF
the morning NcwloIk mail audiuetTopoIltan news
papers.
Year: 1878

good many churches OF late have been employed
in ways not contemplated in the terms of their ded-
cation. In Newark q minstrel troupe held variety
entertainment in the Tabernacle, the clog g-dancer
an athletic and elephantine person, bringing
down the plastering on the end man, send
ing the deacons home in COMMISSIONS In
an uptown church in this city a contest Of
marksman. or rather markswoman, ship came
of not long ago. aud the young ladies made scores
which would have done credit to Bogardus or Gov
ernor Hawey. but did little to the church in
which they were registered amidst the tre-
mendous enthusiasm of the spectators. IL may
be thought unwise to interfere with the grab bags
and raflles which sometimes form conspicuous fea-
ture at church fairs and festivals, bu surely line
ought TO be drawn somewhere, and it would hardly
seem unreasonable TO draw it just inside Of shoot
ing matches and negro minstrel performances
Year: 1878

UdJlOIlS'


II looks as if the solemn Mr.. Wood might
actually have deludcd some OF his more ig-
norant colleagues into the notion that there
was Intimidation at the recent election III
this city. Thus, Mr.. Acklen, when told
that his call for the reading OF the
riot act ought to have been made
during the Louisiana campaign, replied,
with what seems to have been some earnest
ness, that the same might be said OF New
York. Mr. Acklen should specify the rot
The nearest approach to one was that meet
Ing at which Fernando Wood tried to prove to
swarm of rowdies that he was "as good a
Grcenbacker as any OF them"


Politicians will no doubt find figures OF
personal interest in the extra pages of TIE
TRIBUNE this morning, but the general reader,
to whom the official election returns have
slighter significance, Will find on our
fourteenth page letter giving some
OF the artistic and literary gossip OF
Loudou-the qualifications of Mr., now Sir
Frederick, Leighton for the Presidency OF the
ROYAL Academy, and the verdict OF one
of the leading critical papers upon the best
novel of MIR. Henry James, Jr.; also an ac-
count of the career of the late President
of Venezuela, who was named :" the Great
Democrat" by the Congress of that Re
public, and description of the Khyber
Pass which was recently the scene OF
General Brownies bold exploits on his march
into AfghanStan. Lastly, to come close home,
we have, on the same page, parts of an address
recently delivered by Professor Wmchell,
at Syracuse. upon the necessity of system
of education which shall devote gleater at
tentiom to the sciences. This is a sequel to
the address on kindred subject, given by
Professor Winchell few weeks since in this
city.
Year: 1878

A writer IN the New Jersey Mirror
gives come hints upon ounce culture
which may be worth nothing; at any
rate they contain the views of prac~
tical ounce culturist. He says that the
tree does not require more room than
the average dwarf pear. Tho Orange
variety is the best. 1t can be grown
anywhere where the soil is "rich" and
not too wet. Along a wall or fence is
good location. The trees thould
stand about eight feet apart and set
rather deep. See that there are no
worms IN the stem at the ground, lit
Tie below and above the surface, at
planting. This pest will attack every
tree and should be ferretted out in
spring and fall; but it will proba-
bly, get the upper hand and finish the
tree In from six to nine years. This
must be expected and provided
against-and it will be asked how. BY
having another batch of trees coming
on and ready to take their places.
This is better than attempting to keep
alive old, sickly trees, whose useful
ness is over; and will continue the reg
ular supply of fruit for market and
regular customers at good prices there
Will be tor all that can be raised.