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Year: 1879

Runor has il, that Chinese embassy came
by the steamer Australis, whose object is a
diplomatic talk with the Hawaiian Govern
meni, with a view TO making commercial
treaty with Ibis country. We cannO. vOuch
io- this rumor, but If il is true, we hope the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs viii keep his ewes
open for the Celestial representatives, who,
as the English say, are very clever in the way
Of diplomacy We can hardly believe that
the most astute Chinese diplomat could sue
coed just now in pushing 70 conclusion a
treaty with this Government without the ut
most care and deliberation, especially in view
Of the experience Of the United States in the
matter Of the Buriingume treaty, the fruits Of
which are DOW being felt with SO much force
by the people Of the Pacific coast "To be
forewarned Is 10 be forezrmed.
Year: 1879

Il viii be seen by our New York Cores
pondent's letter, published in another column.
that fellow by the name Of Corbin, who has
more money than brains, and who controls
railroad from New York City to Coney Island
and hotel at the latter place, has determined
10 out-Herod Hilton in his insulting Trades
against the Jews Of New York. This man
Corbin must be insane, or else he would not
utter such vulgar abuse against a respectable
class Of citizens as be is charged with. We
trust that the Jews as class viii resent this
snoh's attack upon them, by giving both his
railroad and his hotel wide berth in future


Such vulgar prescription and vanton insult
should be frovned down by every good citi-
zen In America There Is no behavior so in
tolerzble as that Of snobbishness, and therefore
should be snubbed whenever 1t is ATTEMPTED in
any COUNTY, 1t l. only the low and vulgar
that vii indulge IN exhibitions such IS Corbiu
has displayed, and the sooner be is tsught a
lesson on that subject the better. We do not
know this individual, but we venture to stake
our reputation for veracity, that be is some
canting hypocnte, whose origin is away down
SO low IN the scale Of humanity that the most
iiliterste Jew In New York would put him TO
the blush by superior behavior in any CON-
panr. A little money too often makes fools of
some mens but when money is supplemented
in the same individual with intolerance and
prescription, the lowest depths of folly and
bzTbaris,n have been sounded BY snch people.
Year: 1879

There is 10 greater mistake made in gov
eTnments, than in dividing the responsibilities
Of public officers, by which We mean, giving
jurisdiction and power TO two or more officials
in the administration Of the duties of one
Office. We find this mistake fully illustrated
IN the management of the Post Office depart
ment Of this Kingdom. As now managed, the
postal affairs are subject 70 the control and
behest Of the Minister Of the Inferior. while
the Postmaster General (so styled in the laws
Of the Kingdom) is & mere creature Of the In
terror department, subject TO its control, thus
making the Post Office a mere bureau instead
Of an independent department with one re-
sponsihle head, with power 10 administer the
duties Of his Office, independent Of all control.
except under law regulating the department
and making the Postmaster General directly
responsible 70 the Legislative Assembly. As
the O1hce is now run, the responsibility is so
divided between the Minister Of the Interior
and the Postmaster General. that confusion
must necessarily ensue, and the public interests
suffer thereby If the Post Office were made
IS II ought to be, separate and indepeDdent
department with one responsible head. the
public service would be attended to in a man
ner that would avoid all cause Of complaint
As II IS conducted now It must remain anr-
thing bnt satisfactory TO the public. There
should be no divided responsibility in this de-
partment, for as in every like case-either IN
public or private affairs-it is an undeniable
fact, that too many cooks spoil the broth"
This Is subject for the serious consideration
Of The next Legislative Assembly, for whose
information We have put on record our opinion
as TO what should be done, so as to make the
postal service what II Is intended, useful
public convenience.
Year: 1879

Coroner A. L. Carrick this morning sent
to the Probate Court the effects of Charles
Bahert, who committed suicide by shooting
himself in his room in the Burnet House.


This was done under the late decision of
County Solicitor Baker, to the effect that
the Coroner was authorized to keep enough
money to pay the expenses of an inquest,
the rest to be sent to the Probate Court.


In this case the following was the return:
S4S 10 in money, less $l7 95 for expense of
inquest, a gold watch and chain, Masonic
charm, a seven-shooter, two gold cuff-but-
tons, a valise and other articles.
Year: 1879

Under the new jury law passed by the
last Congress, which provided for the ap'
pointment of Jury Commissioner belong
ing to the opposite political party
from the Clerk of the United States
Court to assist in making up the juries
Judge Swing announced to-day the name
of Mr.. Theodore Cook for that position
The Commissioner receives no pay, but his
duties consist principally in preventing
the iuries from being made up from one po
litical party.
Year: 1879

The County Commissioners held regu-
lar meeting this morning, and awarded
twenty small contracts for masonry, fixing
superstructure Of bridges, approaches to
bridges, &c.


A complaint as to the bad condition of
the bridge over the Miami canal on the
Road leading from Carthage to the Cincin-
natl and Xenia Turnpike was referred to
Messrs. Reardon and Zumstein.


The Hall Safe and Lock Company sub
mitted the following which was ordered to
be filed:


On the 9th Of August, as per your ad-
vertisement for proposals for burglar
proof safe for the use of the Treasurer of
said county, we put in bid to furnish said
safe in accordance with the plans and spec
ifcations on file in your office.


As the only responsible bidder we claim
the contract should be awarded to us, and
in view of your Honorable Board so acting,
we desire to notify you that We are pre-
pared to furnish your Board with bond
of indemnity, full and sufficient guaran-
teeng and holding you harmless from any
and all damages that may arise owing to
the said safe embracing any patent what
ever


This is the first time that the county has
been saved the costs of an inquest, as the
following receipt from the Treasurer will
show:
Year: 1879


Upon the receipt of this telegram the
elder Anderson was arrested and taken to
the Third street Station-house, where he
will be head to await the arrival of the
Warren County officials, who have been
notified of Anderson's arrest.


Willie Anderson has not yet been found.
Year: 1879

Deacon Wilder, want you to tell NE
how you kept yourself and family SO well
the past season. when all the rest of us
have been sick so much, and have had the
doctors running to US SO long"


BRO. Taylor, the answer is very easy.
/ used Hop Bitters in time and kept my
family well and saved large doctor bills.
Three dollars worth of it kept us all we'll
and able to work all the time. and | will
warrant it has cost you and most Of the
ueighbors one to two hundred dollas apiece
to keep sick the same time. guess you'll
take my medicine hereafter. See other
column.


Printing and binding executed neat
quick and chear at THE ARGUsf lFrIuT
Year: 1879

A very effective pair of slippers for q
gentleman can be made of the now stamped
velvet or velveteen now so much in use for
ornamenting furniture. A dark grcenish
blue shade is desirable, the pattern being
worked aronnd In chain stitch with pale
blue knitting silk. The design should be
small. II also would be artistic to work in
crewcls two or three daisies, arranged in a
slanting position across the toe; ribbon
in red could be worked in crewcls around
the stalks, and twisted into medallion, in
which monogram should be worked in
gold-colorcd silk. The medallion should
be arranged In slantlng position, so as to
match the daisies. @
Year: 1879

Within month there was Wedding on
the San Benito estate which was made such
al occasion of rejoicing as to be long re-
membcred in that region. The contracting
parties were Walter Chance, us he was still
determined to be known, and Mary, widow
of Abram Worsham.
Year: 1879

OAK HALL the Great Clothing House of PHILADELPHIA
is alive with business The demand for our make OF Cloth
ing comes with great rush this Thanks to people
who appreciate the way do business and who wish to help
us in maintaining work and wages for Philadelphia workpeo~
ple Fortunately the recent contracts for New York Rail
roads and the large awards for goods for the United States
Government will furnish lots of work for some time to come
We about the only Retail Store manufacturing Clohlng
in Philadelphia Any is welcome to make the rounds
of our workroems and the wonderful activities This
will prove that claim to sell cheapy not exaggeraon
or bombas dut based the evident fact that we handle SO
many goods and manufacture them ourselves OAK HALL
Cusomerfpay bnt one prof-when the prices paid
4e as elsewhere the Customer certainly gets Better
Qualities Of Goods. 80
Year: 1879

claims I'd have no knowledge or recollec-
ton of anything that has transpired since
he left here, three weeks ago until yester-
day afternoon he found himself in swamp
ten miles south of this city, having we'll
worn path around tree, which he thinks
he has been walking ever since ne left
here. AS soon as he came to himself he
walked to Seymour and was sent back to
This city by the Township Trustees, after
hearing his strange and almost incredible
story. He has no knowledge Of what be-
came of his money.
Year: 1879

The REPUBLIcAHs Of the city should
not forget that q nomination election
for candidate for President Of the City
Council and City Treasurer Is being
held this afternoon at the respective
voting places in the wards. Though
there appears to be no opposition to the
denomination Of Messrs. Lichtenstein
and Vincent, Republicans should vote
to keep their hands in for fu ture cleo
tions.
Year: 1879

lone Of Bayard Taylor's Earlier Poems.]
Twas in sunny forest nook,


With flowers and moss o'ergrown;
Where naught was heard save the bees low


hum


Or wild winds liquid tone
They laid the gentle bard to rest


When life's wild dream was DER,
When the Tyre he woke with magic power
Gave forth its notes no more.
They laid him there when sunsets beam
Yet fingered on the hill;
But the heart that leaped at that bright hour
In deaths long sleep was still; f
Sadly they heaped the messy mold
Above his fair young form,
And wept that soon the grave should hide
The heart so free and warm
The elm's long bows droop DER the turf,
Like mOurners weeping by,
And there in spring the violet first
Looks up with mild blue eye;
And when the forests in the garb


OF summer proudly wave,
A thousand low, sweet melodies


Float mournful round his grave.
A holy calm breathes DER the spot,
The trees dark shadows fling,
Save when through twining boughs quick


CLEANS


The wild birds flashing wing.
There, when the sunsets glow decays,
Bright forms with sunny hair
Glide slowly through the forest aisles,
Then fade in twilight air.
Year: 1879

recent writer gives the following SEN
sible suggestions on this subject:


Each person in room should be sup
piled with 5000 cubic feet of air per
hour; and this should be done, where
possible, without creating a perceptible
draft, for the nervous irritation induced
by drafts is liable to produce internal in
famations.


The temperature of the sick room
should be kept at uniform height, the
best average being from 65 to 70 degrees
Fab, except for infants or very old peo-
pie, who require temperature from rs
to 80 degrees Fab; and for these it is
especially important to guard against
changes, and to keep it as uniform as
possible. All cases of fever require
temperature lower than the average, as
from so to so degrees F., to assist IN re-
ducing the high temperature of the body;
but when the fever subsidies, and there is
debility remaining, the temperature
should be raised somewhat above the
average.


As patient can bear a greater degree
of cold when in bed than when out Of it,
convalescents from severe disease, fevers
especially, should have the temperature
of their rooms higher than that main
tanned during the height of the attack.
Diseases of the air passages, in Group and
diphtheria, require a high temperature
$50 degrees to S5 degrees Fahrenheir) and
moist atmosphere. The best method for
heating the sick room is by the open
CRATE fire. The sick room should not be
darkened by blinds, except where is q
disease of the eyes with photophobia, or
when the patient is very restless and can
not sleep; then strong light must be ex-
cluded. Otherwise the sunlight should
be allowed to enter and act chemically in
decomposing the noxious gasses, and thus
purify the air. OF course it is not advis-
able to place the patient under strong
uncomfortable glare of sunlight, nor in
summer to allow the suns rays to shine
into the room and raise the temperature
too high. Artificial light has no useful
effect but does harm by burning up
oxygen.
Year: 1879

Croup.--Croup requires prompt and


vigorous treatment. or it may speedily
prove fatal. On this account no mother
ought ever to be without ipecacuanha-
wine in the house. Directly the metal
lie cough peculiar to the complaint is
heard, give the child a teaspoonful every
ten minutes till he vcmits freely. He is
then safe until medical aid can be pro-
cured. He should be kept III warm
room two or three days, and the simple
cough medicine recommended for a child
should be given him. As ipecacuanba
quickly deteriorates in quality, fresh
supply should be obtained every three


months. As long as the wine is clear, it
is good; when it is thick, it is of no use.
Year: 1879

Evidence of change may be discovered
which can be explained. The moon is
exposed to the action of heat other
than that which pervaded her own frame
at the time OF her first formation. The
suns heat is poured upon the moon dur
ing the long lunar day of more than a
fortnight, while during the long lunar
night cold prevails which must far ex-
ceed that of our bitterest Arctic Winters.
We know from the Disbursements
made by the present Lord Rosse, that
any part OF the moons surface ut lunar
midday is fully 500 degrees Fahrenheit
hotter than the same part two weeks
later at lunar midnight. TIE alternate
expansions and contractions resulting
from these changes of temperature can.
not but produce changes, however slcw-
y, IN the contour of the moons surface
Prof. Newcomb, indeed, considers that
all such changes must long since have
been completed. But I cannot see how
they can be completed SO long as the
moons surface is uneven, and at present
there are regions where that surface is
altogether rugged. Mighty peaks and
walls exist which must one dav be
thrown down, so unstable is their form
deep ravines can be seen which must one
day be the scsnce of tremendous land
slides, SO steep and precipitous are their
sides. Changes such as these may still
occurr on so vast scale that telescopes
may hope from time to time to recognize
them. But changes such as these are not
volcanic; they attest no lunar vitality


they are antecedently so probable, indeed,
while volcanic changes are antece lently
so unlikely, that when any change is
clearly recognized in the moons surface,
nothing but the most convincing evidence
could be accepted as demonstrating that
the change was of volcanic origin and
not due to the continued expansion and
contraction Of the lunar crust.-Proctor
IN BeIgraoia.
Year: 1879

Brave heart arise Be free from every
chain, though it be glittering with gold.
8. nobly courageous. Follow the true
pride OF thy life, even if her name be sor-
row. Let the shell perish, that the pearl
may appear.
Year: 1879

were arrested by very singular voice


There ills again! muttered the Doc.
tor, agitatedly.


"a low, confused murmur, resembling
nothing that I had ever heard before
arose in the room, and seemed to clrcu.
late in the air for an instant and died
point over our heads, and gradually de-
scending until 1t appeared to emanate
| from some invisible source Immediately
beside us. I know of nothing with
with which to compare the iutonation
except it may be the articulation of the
telephone. or that of ventriloQuist.
"The first words we caught were, o.
my poor wife!"


"It would be impossible to describe
the effect that these words produced up.
on us. It was not so much the tone,
weird and uncauny as it was, as the start.
ling significance OF the words that amazed
US.


"Who could have spoken them but the
husband of the woman lying stupefed
| upon the couch2 Yet he had been dead
for many hours. Full of repugnance OF
the horror of the idea, we started up and
again examined, not only every NOOK and
Granny of the hut itself, but even tbs
spach outside for many yards around
There was no human being besides our.
selves in the vicinity.


"We again scrutinized the corpse. Il
had neither changed its position nor its
appearance. The flesh had grown per
fectly cold, and the muscles rigid; there
was no trace of vitality in it," continued
the professor, wiping his head nervously
II have arrived at what I imagine will
be the limit of your credulity. do ro1
expect you to credit what followed; but
swear to you on the word of an honest
man that / do not deviate from the truth
as much as syllab BILE when I say while
Year: 1879

A BILL is to be introduced into the
Mississippi Legislature this winter pre-
viding for pension of IS month to
the wounded Confederate soldiers Of
that State. The St. Louis Republican
thinks it would be just and humare
enactment. As equally generous policy
in Congress would haYe reconstructed
the country ten years ago.
Year: 1879

FRED DOUGLAS is opposed to the
movement of colored people from
North Carolina. He thinks they aie
not bettering their condition in doing
so. But Senator Window needs them,
and they should report 10 him as rap
idly as possible, that the poll books of
the State may be in proper condition
for his purposes next November.
Year: 1879

The temperance people of New
York City have insugurated reform
for New Years calls. Instead of set
ting out wines and liquors they will
display New Years temperance pledge,
which young men will be urged u
sign.
Year: 1879

been tine festivals Of the society. but not the
whole on this occasion, consequence OF IT. great
length the performance will be divided into two parts


The first taking place the afternoon the second IN
the evening 80 importan' a musical event as this
ought TO inspire many pilgrimage 10 Boston.
Year: 1879

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Tho for the championship of the National As
sociaton is exceedingly Interesting. The following
table each clubs full to date in tho
National Association contest:--
Year: 1879

Probably never in the history of High Bridge has It
attracted many visitors during the present
This extraordinary fact principally accounted
for by the rapdity with which the a. roads convey
the Sunday excursionists to Harlem. Yesterday
being unusually fine. clear. though somewhat
warm day. the trains on the Third avenue "L' were
laden during the afternoon with crowds of passcn
gers who. upon slghting at 129th street. took tho
boat from Harlem Bridge up to High Bridge. The
Harlem boats also thronged with pleasure seek
ers bent on the dclia htful sail up to High Bridge.
Betwcen these two points the river presented most
lively and attractive for outside OF the reg
ular large steamers. II seemed fairly covered with
ali sorts of smaller craft-little launches
bearing from twenty to thirty passengers each and
an almost endless succession OF rowboats, many OF
which were manned by amateur crews in their pic
turesuue rowing costume. The travel from the
west side 70 High Bridge was not nearly so large
from tho east side. principally because the Metro
poitan Il" 10 still running only To l04th street.
Hundreds. however. who went up far lO4th
street by tho Metropolitan "L road crossed over p
this rather fstiguing and tiresome jour
ney by walking from the terminus OF tho horse car
line at l54th street and Eighth avenue up to High
Bridge


bx1TER FACILITIES PROMISED sDERs


Il is expected that west siders will enjoy
somewhat better facilities for reaching High Bridge
ON pleasant sunday, for by next Sunday the open
ing OF the Metropolitan "L" has bcon promised ~
far as l35th street station and soon after TIC road il
TO 155th street. within quite short distance
of High Bridge. The hotels at the bridge all did
big business yesterday. though most of the excur-
u
for the sail the ride and there being after all.
little to amuse or retain the non-rowing pleasure
seekers at the bridge for any length of
time. 1t was commonly remarked that were
High Bridge only to offer the attractions of some
fine large hotels with good bands of music, like
those OF Coney Island Fort Lee for instance,
tho excursion travel on Sunday would probably DO
ten times what it was yesterday, and even yester-
day the number OF those visiting High Bridge and
its vicinity probably did not fail short twelve
fifteen thousand. " the German west side
sionists who went by the Metropolitan a.





106th street brewery. where band dis
coursed lively dance music and beer drinking and
German carousing generally held high sway and did
not continue their journey to High bridge until after
having "laid in" good supply of lager and German
sausage. 1t is certain that tho scenery around the
bridge is picturesque. the air Inc and pure aud
bracng. aud the rusticity almost as complete it
is in most resorts many miles distant from New
York. and the thousa sands of visitors yesterday many
Of whom evidently came from the overcrowded Ger
man districts. seemed to appreciate and enjoy tho
complete change OF air ana surroundings from their
rkafla nom
Year: 1879

There a decrease of nearly fifty per cent in
the attendance at Rockaway. Notwithstanding this
fact tho steamer Adelphi made extra trip during
the day but landed two-thrds OF her passengers at
the Coney Island pier. The Rockawsy hotel pro-
prictors anticipating this wane of business with
drew nearly all the police force from the beach on
Saturday. Nevertheless their presence not re-
quired rs the utmost good order aud quiet was
observed The principal amusements were donkey
riding bathing drinking beer and listening to the
music at different points. The fog toward evening
prevented the boats from making quick time. but no
serious delay occurred. 1t is the intention of some
hotel proprietors at the Beach to close their osta-
lishments tho 10Th inst. The majority Will keep
open until October There considerable talk
among the managers of the Beach about the an
nouncement OF the elaborate arrangements in pros.
pect for next season.
Year: 1879

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is s5 per annum and
SOC per month fOrlsSs than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER Is 81 per annum-
postage free.


Persons leaving the city for the summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege Of
changing postOfioe.