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Year: 1877

mented upon here It is construed as serv-
ing notice in advance Of the intention of the
New York Senator to oppose the Southern
policy, as well as that of civil service reform.
It is believed, too, that under Conklings bead
the opposition to Hayes can find a more con-
venient rallying point than under any other
leader. His course will undoubtedly have
the effect of bringing to the surface those who
secretly oppose Hayes, but up TO this time
ing for some Goliath to lead. Conkling will
be tire Goliath ander whose broad mantle the
pgmies will find cover. He has gone too far
to compromise, and Eyarts, his arch enemy,
will see to it THAT reconciliation will not be
offered until asked for. Conkling is hardly
the Apollo to appear as q suppliant, so it will
be war to the knife.
Year: 1877

Attention Is called 10 the advertisement Of
Company D. First Infantry which will be found
in another column, requesting every member
of the. company to be present at the regular
meeting. Whica taxes place this evening,
Year: 1877

sU-rhc architect who discovers a
plan whereby double house may he
built so that YOU can hear all that is said
next door. without the people in the
adjoining house being able to hear a
word uttered in your side. will have no
reason to complain OF stagnation in
business.
Year: 1877

In the official German press there is a
want of enthusiasm over the good news
that comes from Turkish sources. 1t was
reported that the perpetrators of the Sa-
lonica murders had been set at liberty.
There has been such wholesale and even
general numbering on hand since the Sa-
lonica crimes that it is small wonder If the
Ottoman authorities have taken it into their
heads to treat those ''outrages" as no longer
worthy of notice; and as there were only
few Christians killed it would not be incom-
prehensible if they had even regarded the
acts of the excited Moslem population rs the
results of a natural and even praiseworthy
ebullition of patriotic spirit They were
prepared to be furious about this in Ger
many, and German man-of-war was
ordered to Salonica, and Germany was
organizing common protest OF several
Powers on this subject. But the proceed
ings are scarcely initiated before there
comes to Berlin by telegraph denial from
the Turkish Foreign Office of the story of
the release, upon which Germany savagely
growls that statements from Turkish official
sources are of no value. This Teutonic
opinion is open to the objection that it is
Year: 1877

At quiet Mystic in quiet Connecticut two
thousand five hundred persons met together,
and, without any unusual amount of quar-
relling, agreed that the world should be at
peace. They should have held this meet
ing on the Balkans. There they could have
been in easy and immediate communities
ton with the people whom they have most
occasion to convert to the amiable
lunacy of their doctrines. Just now the
American people are not in need of
their efforts. 10 praise us for not having
fought about the choice of President does
no great harm but, in fact it is exceed
ingly easy to keep the peace whore no one
wants to fight. 1t is singular thing what
a fondness the long-haired type of humanity
has for the savage red man. Is this because
of their passionate longing to see the world
highly civilized? Here are these pedlers of
the stale humanity of exploded theories
assailing the whole world because it makes
war; excepting only the Indians, and justi-
flying the war they make.
Year: 1877

Our news from the Mexican border pic
lures the country beyond the Rio Grande as
in a state of more or less trepidation over
the apprehension that the terrible Texans
are about to come over the river and eat up
as many Mexicans as can be washed, disin-
fected and made palatable. But it is be-
lieved that this view of the state Of mind of
the cattle thieves and their families
does injustice to their courage. 1t is not
probable that the Mexicans greatly fear a
people upon whom they appear to have
lived for some years past, or that they re-
gard them with more dismay than wolves
feel for sheep or hawks for chickens. But
the little game of fomenting disturbance on
the frontier that Diaz may get his hands full
there while his rivals slip into the city of
Mexico probably accounts for these stories.
Diaz, however, is not on idiot.
Year: 1877

In the number of things the American
people have inherited from their British
ancestors there is none that has come down
with greater vigor than the impulse to gar
nish with their sympathies and sentiments
the quarrels Of feeble races against stronger
ones, as well as all sorts Of vagabond
and wretched resistances to force and
law to which the name of struggle
for liberty can be applied by the
widest license of speech. Indulgence
of this sympathy is favorite madness in
England and it's appeals to the imagination
in oratory and poetry fill an important place
in English literature. It has lifted into the
attention of the world every pitiful riot
waged against governments with which
England was not on good terms; for it has
always been distinct part of political
machinery over the water to cover an enemy
with opprobrium by charging him with acts
that violated this generous" sentiment
In his championship Of Sitting Bull and his
fellow savages, which we print elsewhere,
Mr. Wendell Phillips feebly and ridicu-
lously apes this fashion. His intention is
to be magnanimous to stand up for
humanity" and Justice against that
honest sentiment of horror which phi
lanthropists of his feather stigmatize as
the passion of the hour. Presently we
shall hear some one in the same vein of
clap-trap generosity protest against the ex-
termination Of rattlesnakes and copper
heads as n cruel and wanton invasion Of the
rights of reptiles, and such protest would
not be more impertinently imbecile than
the one now made for England to extend to
Sitting Bull the full protection of the right
Of asylum.
Year: 1877

he is assailed on this point without any
good reason.


Mr.. Shuckers' letter goes entirely wide of
Secretary Sherman's plan Of resumption
and is rather an argument to support tho
Western clamor for more money than dis
cussion Of the question of specie payments.
II there are weak points in Mr.. Sherman's
plan it is owing to defects in the law under
which he is called to act, and which he may
not succeed in getting removed. The plan
he would really prefer will be apparent
when he comes to make recommendations
to Congress for changes in the law. Until
then he is entitled to the indulgent judg-
ment of the public SO long as it is his clear
purpose to promote and not thwart re-
sumption.
Year: 1877




General Sherman's advice to General
Howard to keep up the pursuit of the In
dians is excellent, for there is nothing more
exciting than good long chase. This par
ticular hunt, which began over two months
ago, when Chief Joseph committed his out
RACES in Oregon, has been continued with
great spirit and is likely to last at least two
months more. General Towards first an
nouncement was that he had the willy Indian
confined in mountain pass from which
he could not escape. The next informa-
tion was that he had escaped and that
General Howard was in swift pursuit.
Then came the startling tidings that
Howard intended to concentrate and that
the enemy would be speedily annihi-
lated. Next came the news that it was
not annihilated, but had met General Glib
bon's command and repulsed it with heavy
loss on both sides. General Howard then
telegraphed to General Sheridan that as soon
as he could concentrate he would join Gen
eral Gibbon after the battle andc ontinue
the pursuit of the enemy. This pursuit,
which began in Oregon, continued through

Idaho and is still being pressed in Montana,
is becoming intensely interesting The
remnants of Joseph's band, as General
Howard calls them, are again to be an
initiated for the third or fourth time,
provided the Indians consent If the
operation is not performed the pur-
suit will be continued with vigor
and will only end when Chief Joseph es-
capes into the Yellowstone country, which
is far beyond the limits of General Howard's
department.. Thus it will be seen that the
advice of General Sherman is likely to be
literally obeyed, and Howard, if let alone,
will spend the rest Of his life in chasing m
enemy who objects to being caught. The
Indian chief deserves to be severely blamed
for refusing to be overtaken, but this is the
ingratitude which might be expected Of q
savage When Howard announced to tho
country that the Nez Perces were to be
trapped, defeated and annihilated it is not
surprising that the fugitive chief responded
by singing his favorite war song, "Oh, no,
no, not for Joe not if he knows it, not for
Joseph" and should refuse to end chase
which is so full of excitement and glory.
Year: 1877

BY the corrections made in regard to the
whereabouts of Suleiman Pacha's command
the relations of the combatants are greatly
changed. On the 21st it was telegraphed that
there had been junction at Slatartza (on the
head waters of the Jantra) of all the forces
under Mehcmct Ali and Suleiman Pacha, and
that offensive operations against the several
positions held by the Russians would be inn
mediately pushed. 1t was not incredible
that this juncture had been made, because,
as the Russians had abandoned Immediately
after the battle of the 31st ult many ex-
posed positions, it was probable that the
Hainkoi Pass was SO feebly held that
the soldier and the army that had made
such havoc in Montenegro might readily
force it. Therefore this explicit report was
accepted, and all later statements of Sulei-
mans movements were to be made reason
able in the light of the assumption that he
was on the northern side Of the Balkan.
This error was absolute, however, as he had
not passed the mountain. The story was not
complimentary to Ottoman conceptions Of
warfare; for it put some thirty thousand in
fantry in line of battle in a country between
Tirnova and the crest of the Balkan, where
only goats could man~uvre with any conf
dence But Suleiman Pachas failure to get
to Mehemet Ali by the Hainkoi Pass explains
his occupation of the town Of Shipka on the
22d, after ''having traversed the pass" and
puts in light more reasonable in all re-
spects his present bloody attempts to carry
it by assault, since if he were on the north
side he need not waste men in that endeavor.
But the failure of general SO desperately
experienced in mountain warfare to get
through the Hainkoi Pass when he prob
ably has imperative orders to join Mehemet
Ali, must be accepted as an indication that
the Russians in their defence of that posi-
tion have not continued the series Of blum
ders that they began in the valley. They can
not be lavishly praised certainly, since with
energy and skill they might have had an
army corps in Constantinople by this time;
but it would be folly to hold that they have
not, despite their shortcomings, decided
advantage of their enemy, since they SO
hold his country that he is compelled to
decimate his best battalions in the almost
hopeless endeavor to storm those precip-
itous and difficult mountain passes which
they would themselves hold and the enemy
would have to storm were it not for the
enemy's superior strategic position. 1t is
scarcely possible that Suleiman Pacha can
get through the passes by battle, and in his
absence the armies on the other side of the
mountains, that he is relied upon to REIN
force, will delay for his arrival the initiation
of the most vigorous measures, and thus Nh
offensive campaign that might have seriously
troubled the Russians may come to naught
because oftheir early hasty movement to the
mountains.
Year: 1877

not given in the most polished diplo-
matte form, though its strict accuracy
there are none to dispute. In fact, 1t is
refreshingly blunt and true, and is valuable
at the present moment for those attributes.
II, at future day, the Germans should
care to mollify its imputation on Moslem
veracity, that will be as easy to them as 1t
was to the lady in the play to declare so
forcibly:-


Now much beshrew my manners and my PRIDE,


II Hernia meant to say Lysander lied.
Year: 1877

FoRGERs DAY.-The arraignmcnt of half
dozen forgers at the same time in the same court
was an unusual scene even for New York. And,
what is more remarkable, they we're gathered from
widely different points, although it is more than
probable that they not total strangers to one
another. Mr. Buckle would have seen in the
meeting strong confirmation of his cycle of crime
theories.
Year: 1877

II THE Sioux CHIEFS who are in the city
should take it into their heads to scalp the mem
bers Of the Board Of Health, of the Street Clean
ing Department and Of the opponents of rapid
transit they would stand good chance of big
reception in the great hall of the Cooper Union.
Year: 1877

In THE LEHIGH Coal REGION the outlook is
decidedly threatening, and strike in all the
btuminous coal mining States is considered prob.
able. The benevolent association which seems
to be at the bottom of the trouble ought to have
its name changed
Year: 1877

THE ESTABLISHMENT of line Of stages to the
Grand Central Depot is the result OF letter in
our Complaint Book and of the well directed
enterprise of the New York Elevated Railroad
Company.
Year: 1877

SECRETARY MCCRARY contradcts the foolish
story that the administration is considering
project to increase the army for the purpose OF
giving ex-Confederate officers positions 1t was
hardly necessary.
Year: 1877

This is precise statement Of the facts as
they existed four months ago, and the ques-
ton whether the city deposits OF the country
banks are to be reckoned as n surplus re-
serve is so near an approach to a cavil that 1t
is not worth discussing. They are certainly
q resource in excess of the legal reserve ; q
provision for meeting the demands of de-
positors beyond thai required by law. Mr.


Sherman was right in substance, though
not technically accurate in expression. and
Year: 1877

Col. 4. X. Mcclure of the Phila Times is
in Washington, taking close view OF the
Administration, and the result Of his in
spection is especially gratifying. He
finds an atmosphere OF frankncss that
puts all the skill Of management at fault,
and the trade of political manipulation
seems to be out of date" lie has talked
with the President, and Is sure the post
p0ncment Of the extra session was his act,
because Mr. Hayes believes the country
most needs repose from political and tinan-
cal agitation, and that a Summer and Fall
of rest will bring Congress back to the
capital we'll prepared by the faithful offices
Of patriotic public opinion for the dispas-
sionate co consideration of vital measures
likely to demand legislation" lie believes
the President does not shrink from criti-
cism, and is convinced he means to reform
the civil service. He adds: The Presi-
dent is frank and outspoken as to his
purpose to recommend a liberal system OF
public Improvements, to embrace the rapid
prosecution of such public buildings and
other Government enterprises as have been
begun and must be completed sooner Ol
later, and such other Improvements Of a
national character as may be directed by
sound public policy. While it is not as
sumed that the Government must find en-
ployment for idle labor, it will be urged
that in period Of general prostration il
industrial circles it should not add to tn,
widespread suffering by the suspension ol
postponement Of its necessary improve


mentS"
Year: 1877

THE franklin REFORMATORY HOME FOR
INEBRIATES.-This is an institution in Phil
adelphia for the relief of drunkenness.
Samuel p. Goodwin, prominent Della
warean, is the President and handspring of
the institution, which is located at 9th and
Locust sts We are indebted to him for
copy of the Fifth Annual Report. To give
an idea of what the i" Home" is we make
the following extract from the Secretary 5
Report. The report says; The Home IS
the only Institution of its kind in the
world. 1t is not an asylum or hospital in
any sense of the word, but Christian
Home for those who, convinced of the sim
fulness of their former life, seek strength
from above to enable them to throw off and
keen of the chains which have so long
bound them, and released from the terrible
power of drunkenness, seek again to walk
the straight and narrow path. Men are
made to realize intemperance a sin, and
the absolute necessity of an entire change
Of heart. From the fact that none are re-
ceived who do not, on application, profess
a desire for reform, a moral tone is secured
among the inmates which resents any at
tempt to violate the rules clandestinely.
The system is peculiar, original, and by far
the most successful; inmates, after short
period of restraint being simply placed
upon a pledge of honor and abstinence,
to he kept by Gods assistance as pledged
in His promise to help those who put theil
trust in Him: and this covenant, based Oh
honor and Gods promise, is the only
restraint imposed. The man trusted soor
regains his self-respect, the most importan
human agency TO streng gihem the will, and
midst happy, healthy surroundings, gain
strength from day to day.
Year: 1877

TO CURE TIE GApEs.-An exchange says a
most eiiectual cure for gapcs in young
chickens is coal oil. Strip a small feather
almost to the point, hold the chick 5
tongue down with string, dip the feather
in the oil and insert down the throat as far
a' possible. Our lady informant say; that
chick RECEIVERS in few minutes. She has
tried it with unfailing success. This simple
remedy is worthy of a trial, as the gapes is
one Of the great detriments to chicken
raising.
Year: 1877

About week ago Mrs. Shaw, wife of
reputable citizen Of Milledgeville, Ga, was
found dead in her house, terribly beaten
and shot through the head. Her little
four-year old daughter witnessed the deed
and declared that her father committed it,
after two colored men had been arrested
on suspicion. Shaw was then arrested.
Mrs. Shaw's mother testified that the
murdered women had said the night before
the murder that Shaw was very angry with
her and she requested her to rear the child
in case he murdered her. Shaw made an
inconsistent statement and was committed
for trial.
Year: 1877

END OF SEWING MACHINE MoNopoLY.-
Washington, May THE two patents
granted to J. Bachelor for sewing
machines on the Sth of May, 1S49, for a
term of fourteen years, and twice extended
for successive periods of seven years each,
will expire at noon tomorrow One of
them is for the "four feed' invention.
These are said to be the last of the i'm
portant patents hitherto in force, control
led by what is known as the sewing
machine combination. 1t appears from
statistics in possession Of the Patent Office
that during one year (lS74) there were
over four hundred and ten thousand sewing
machines manufactured and sold by the
five principal companies engaged in the
business in the country, besides about one
hundred and twenty thousand more which
were manufactured by ten other companies
Year: 1877

"SPAN1sH FEVER has again made
its appearance in Barton county, Mis-
souri,, and is killing great many cat
tie. The disease is supposed to have
been impaired by drove of Texas cat
tie driven through the county short
time ago. Native cattle are inoculated
with this disease In similar manner
that the human race is inoculated with
smallpox. 1t has been pretty definitely
ascertained that the disease is i'm
parted by matter that exudes from
the hoofs of the foot-sore and travel
worn Texas cattle. This matter is left
upon the grasses where the native cattle
Craze; they are inoculated with the dis
ease, that is almost universally fatal,
and for which no cure has ever been
found. There is a preventative, how
ever. Where the disease is impaired a
close observation will develop the fact
that there are one or more dropping
cattle which stagger around in mel
ancholy manner and refuse to eat. A
close examination will prove that this
animal is discharging a very offensive
matter from the frogs of the hoofs.
This can be cured (says the Sedalia
Democrat) by roping and throwing the
animal and pouring boiling hot grease
on the parts afflicted.
Year: 1877

THERE is no positive information at
Washington as to the exact position of
Sitting Bull. 1t seems to be the belief
of the War Department that he is still
In Canada, and under the impress
sion that the commission will go to
Canada and demand his surrender.
Canada will probably tell the commits
sion to take him.
Year: 1877

Mr.. Davenport, in the General As
sembly of: this State, advocates a
lenient policyto struggling editors and
newspaper proprietors in this State,
We have not much apprehension Of
our fixings being seized for debt, and
if it were to happen 800 would be
long way from covering our assets.
But we accept with gratitude, as a
boon to the profession, the protection
offered to weaker establishments. The
following is the bill


Section /. Be it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly Of the State of Ten
nessee, that there shall be exempt from
execution and attachment in the hands
of any editor or publisher, who is the
head of a family, printing press and
all the necessary type and fixtures for
the working and operation of the
same not exceeding in value the sum
of 500; provided, always, that the
press, type and fixtures shall be liable
for payment and satisfaction of any
debt contracted for the purchase Of
the same.


Sec. 2 Be it further enacted, that
this act take effect from and after its
passage, the public welfare requiring it.


In introducing the bill, Mr.. Deav-
enport, in advocacy of it, spoke sub
stantially as follows


1t has been concession so long ac-
quiesced in that it is now universally
acknowledged that the pen is might
ier than the sword" The truth of
this maxim can only be realized by
looking down the corridors of the
time from the present to the sword
that hung over Eden's walls. The
origin of the two, perhaps. come from
the same source of inspiration; the
same hand that hung the flaming sword
over the eastern wall of Eden, and de-
livered the ten commandments from
the smoke of Sinai, and while the
sword might have been the first con-
ceptiOn of Deity TO warn man in rep
etitiOn of offending against justice and
obedience, the finger of God first
pointed out the rule of the great moral
and civil action that should govern and
control the conduct of men on earth.
While it took man ages to improve and
perfect the suggestion of God given on
the tablets of stone, that improvement
has reached such perfection that the
concentrated wisdom of ages has real
ICED its power, and every action and
thought of the civilized universe are
daily recorded by its energy. Every
empire and republic, except existing
ones, from the first era of government
to the present, have perished by might.
Their mouldering ruins tell of their
capitals; the pen only has preserved
their history. Such spirit should
never be permitted oshed its influence
for awhile on the moral and intellec-
tual culture Of the world, only to sink
in quagmires of poverty, and hence l
have introduced this act to encourage
the pen,


Mr.. Trousdale thought it ought to
be amended so as to provide that moth
ing in this act shall prevent "the devil
from having his dues