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Year: 1878

There is no necessity for a Consti-
tutional Convention at this time, and
none will be called. The General
Assembly is fully competent to effect
such reforms as are Immediately es-
sential to tighten the burden of taxa
ton, and we believe it's members have
the will to respond to the needs and
expectations of the people in this re-
spect. Hence the expense and turmoil
of political canyass, which must
attend the election of delegates to a
convention, may well be deferred to
a more opportune season.


Despite the fact that majority of
the newspapers of the State which
have expressed views on the subject,
favor an early convention, we do not
believe the mass Of the people are in
sympathy with the project; and we
feel qnite confident that such is the
case in this section. The people are
enjoying period of needed repose
after many years of turmoil and bat
tie, and they do not propose to be
unnecessarily disturbed. There is
universal confidence in the State gov
ernment, and general disposition to
rest content for the present with such
relief from oppressive aud unwise
laws as the General Assembly eau and
doubtless will give. 1t is our belief
that about all the enthusiasm existing
relative to the Constitutional Conven-
ton scheme, is confined to the bosoms
of the rural editors who have agitated
the question, and that the supposition
of popular feeling in favor of the
project is conspicuously erroneous.
Year: 1878

A resolution was adopted by the
New York Beard of Aldermen, rec
ommending the release of Tweed
after means have been taken to obtain
possession of all his property and
receive his testimony in any suits
that may be hereafter instituted by
the city.
Year: 1878

So far as our observation has ex-
tended, the Monroe Observer is alone
in its harsh conclusion that Gen.
LOngstreet's account of the battle of
Gettysburg was published with a view
to dim the lustre of Gen. Lees fame
as soldier. That Longstreet had a
plan of his own for fighting the battle,
which Lee rejected, is true; and it is
also true that history and the weight
of military opinion tend to the con-
ciusion that the superior officer made
a serious mistake in refusing to accept
the suggestions of his subordinate.
But this does not detract from Lees
character or fame as great military
chieftain-not being infallible, he was
liable to occasional errors of judg-
ment-and Gen. Longstreet has ex-
pressly disavowed any intention of
rejecting injuriously upon his hon
oied commander of former days. The
Observer further charges that Long
street yielded only sullen and hesi-
tating obedience to orders in conse-
quence of the refusal to adopt his
plan, but the brilliant and heroic part
which his brigade took in the battle,
and especially the fatal charge up
Cemetery Hill in the face of over
whelming numbers, effectually dis
poses of this unjust accusation. Long
streets narrative and his soldierly
conduct have been vouched for by
both Union and Confederate officers
who fought on the bloody field of
Gettysburg.
Year: 1878

This was but one OF the many solemn
statements made by Mrs. Tilton declar-
ing her innocence. The question is,
how much credence can we place upon
her word now after such frequent con
tradictions from her own lips?
Year: 1878

1t is a very good plah for farmesj to keep
n strict account Of their labor We know
very well that the majority of people dislike
tc be faced down by columns Of figures,
when the sum total shows decided balance
against them but if accounts are|kept, the
result will be that greater economy will be
prucrfceda sots esuHy yssa ssnuG seHorrs
will be made on every hand 10 make the
balance favorable. This is the time of the
year to begin. The first thing you ought
to do is to make an inventory Of everything
you have. Make it carefully Ind value all
your property. Let it includeSyour acres,
houses, utensils, stock, machinery of every
description, as we'll as notes Ind all other
monetary matters. If there are any in
cuubrances on your property, put them
down. Then make up your estimate of op-
erations for the coming year, and start out
with the determination to live up to it
AS the year proS SlsSses set down all your
sales and purchases, of every description !;
don't let cent of expense or income escape.
Your family expenses should have sepa-
rate place in the book, SO that they may be
footed into the general result at the close of
-<ho Eyoer,v aU<aSvsiA 10 Is 80 40 srvw
for themselves what it costs to clothe your
self, wife and children, and to afford them
amusemcnts and general pleasures. You
will find, in keeping your account OF income,
that it is good plan to run each field separ-
ate, so that you can, at the close, Sec at n
glance what your profit or loss has been on
each. Keep dates Of times when fields
were plowed, how they were cultivated, and
what the labor on each has cost This will
teach the farmer in short time which
crops are most profitable. In stock, keep q
particular record Of each animal, with pedi-
gree, birth and other remarks of interest
Keep, as well, general iiary of events on
the farm for future reference


You will find plenty of time in which to
attend to these things. Keeping an ac-
count will take but q few minutes each day,
and when you have once besun, yeu will be
surprised to see how easily IL aln hct .ouc.
There is one great point to be kept in view
always, and that is, to never run in debt
Shun debt as you would the fire. Strive
to live within your means, and you will
have net result when you balance your
books at the close of the year that will sur
prise and make you glad.-Prairic Far
nlcr.
Year: 1878

her wealth, creates a depression which
is felt by all. and the most notable fea-
ture to US. is the falling eff Of our lum-
Der trade. The mill owner sees the de-
cline in prices and at orce resorts to
the cause Of lis trouble to help him
out of it and keep his profits up to their
former mark. That is he puts China
men to do all tie work in his mill that
it is possible for them to do.


In this self-prescnbed remedy he ex-
hibits about the same judgment as a
man who is feeling very sick from the
effects of spree. and takes some more
rot>gut to afford him temporary relief.
This is question that to explain IN
detail would take too much space in
your valuable aper, even If I have not
already done SO. but 1 have attempted
to point out some os the plainest rea-
sons why we should refuse to employ
Chinese in any capacity whatever. as l
believe their presence is detrimental to
all classes. the capitalist as well as the
Iaboring man.


Should anyone wish to combat my
views. either through the columns Of
your paper or otherwise, I am ready to
discuss tho matter in detail, as it is
matter of public welfare.


Respectfully.


]. L. BAILEY.
Year: 1878

employed. til. railroae spany is tak>
ing great step toward Ii ng the very


object for which it is built. The same
argument applies to all classes ofindus>


try, wherever Chinese are employed.


The capitalist is in the end just as much


of loser by the employment of Coolie
labor, as the laboring white man, tho
his injuries coming in q roundabout
way and himself reaping small direct
benefit, he is unable ia see whereby be
is injured. To illustrate: Tie princi-
pal business of this part Of the Territo-
~ is numbering. and the principal mar
ket is San Francisco, whence our lum>
Der is sent to all parts of California
but California is becoming daily less
and less able to purchase lumber. be-
cause so many o: her people are thrown
out of employment. and Chinese en-
ployed in their places. Over twenty
millions of dollars are annually taken to
China from California, while there are
idle men enouDgh in the State to per-
form all her labor and retain her money
at home. This constant drain upon
Year: 1878

THE VIRGINIA House OF DELEGATES last
night Ordered to engrOssment a bill Offering to
creditors to refund their bonds In registered
bonds bearing three per cent. interest for
e1gheeen years and four per cent for thirty
two years. There are to be nOn.taxable
Year: 1878

THERE IS A CHURCH SCANDAL at Stony
icle runs, Jealousy and bitterness crOp out.
even at funerals" The choir of the Westmin,
sieI Church by means of festivals, concerts,
and other entertainments, raised enough
money Tor the purchase of a new organ and
the trustees disposed Of the old instrument.
Then controversy arose as to the ownership
OF the organ. The choir went to the church
ana carried away the new organ, and when it
was replevined by the trustees, their leader
gave bonds and low holds it subject to the
order OF the courts. The trustees have brought
suit against the choir for the recovery Of the
instrument and $50 damages.
Year: 1878

IN CALIFORNIA, as in other parts of the conn.
Try, the labor market is in a depressed condi-
tion., For the first time i'm its history white
men have just been hired at dollar A iav
Year: 1878

PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS. "A Special dis
patch to the New York Times from Harris.
burg says: The political parties of the state
The republican convention will meet in this
city about the middle of May. Chairman viii
son, OF the state executive committee will be
iii this city during this week to make arrange
ments for the convention, when the time Win
be fixed. The democrats will hold their con.
VentiOn about month later, and will be pre-
ceded by the labor -greenback party, which
will meet at Philadelphia in the first week of
June. The prOhibitiOnistS will hold their
convention at Altoona about the same time
Year: 1878

During the past month we have been
clearing our stock of old goods, and are
now left with line of new and desirable
styles for the Spring trade. Our store,
winch is the most commodious in the city
or state, occnpying three floors, and with
enterprise back of it. Our intention is this
season to outdo all former efforts to make
the Boston One Price Clothing House the
place to buy Clothing and Gents Furn-
lshing Goods. With the confidence of the
public that FIVE YEARS SQUARE
DEALING has not impaired, and our es-
tabhshed system of Cash and One Price
to all, we feel assured the present season
will prove successful one. Visit our store
and look at our immense stock of Ready
Made Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys
and Children.
Year: 1878

On Saturday last party consisting of
Mr.. John Strand and his son, aged eight
years, William Bruce and William Grim
stead, residents Of Back bay, crossed the
bay In boat to the ocean
beach. On returning the boat was
struck by squall and oapsized, and all
were thrown into the bay. Bruce and
Grimstead were unable to swim, as was
also the son Of Mr.. Strand. The former,
however, succeeded 10 obtai ming hold
on the boat, which was lying ON her side
Mr.. Strand went TO the assistance Of his
son, whom he secured, and a desperate
struggle to reach the boat, which was
drifting from him before the wind, sue
ceeded and placed his boy on her. All
maintained their position until the mast
of the boat became unshifted by the
actioL of the waves, when she turned
bottom upward. The boy losing his hold
was again washed from the boat, and
the father again went TO his assistance
and again securing him, endeavored to
reach the boat, but the gale had Increas-
ed in strength and drifted the boat rap
idly from him. The efforts of this parent
to save his boy are described by the sur
vivors as being almost superhuman. He
was seen to shift him from side to side
and to struggle desperately with the buff
feting waves. Both were seen to go
down, and the father alone come to the
surface. Then he was seen to leap almost
out the water, tread it, as 1t were, for
some time endeavor to divest himself
of his coat, and strike out for the reced-
ing boat. Powerless to help him, Bruce
and Grimstead could only look on and
see him meet his fate. The boat had
drifted mile from the unfortunate man
when he was seen to sink, come to the
surface again and then sink to rise no
more. The boat drifted to small island
la the bay, and assistance having been
rendered, Messrs. Bruce and Grimstead
were taken to the main shore in an ex-
hausted condition. The sad fate of Mr..
Strand and his son has caused a gloom
to pervade in that section of Princess
Anne. Their bodies had not been recov-
cred up to yesterday.
Year: 1878

formally opened their now room In the
Capelle building last evening, by giving
q grand sociable. Early In the evening
the room was well filed, and by 10
o'clock it was so crowded that II was
almost impossible to dance, but still those
engaged in the pastime managed to
whlrI themselves around to to the mus
lc from the orchestra. The festivities
we're kept up until an early hour this
morning, without any disturbance, and
the guests departed for their homes,
happy and contented.
Year: 1878

When the season for making presents
comes, make some sufferer of your ac-
quaintance present of DR.. Bulls cough
syrup, and note the benefit it will do him
and the happiness you will receive.
Year: 1878

THE GOVERNOR IN HIS GoINGs.-Goy-
ernor Holiday paid visit to the Tobacco
Trade yesterday about 12 o'clock. Shortly
after his appearance in the Exchange he
was formally introduced to the Trade by the
president, Dir. B. G. Gray, who alluded in
appropriate terms to the fact that tobacco
people had spoken the voice of the busi-
ness-men OF Richmond by voting for his
Excellency, and that businessmen desired
to hear the voice OF Virginia in return.
Governor Holiday, in rising to reply, was
greeted with loud cheers, which were sus-
tained throughout while allusion was made
to the certain forthcoming prosperity
Of Virginia, but especially whenever he
referred, in his earnest and manly and elo-
quent way, to the maintenance OF the obi-
cations of the State as the necessary basis OF
any material development Of our resources.
He was particularly happy in illustrating
this point when he declared that no roue or
expert gambler would dare or be allowed to
address congregation Of Christian women
poets that her voice shall hereafter be heard
among those peoples of the earth who rule
In its businesses because they stand by
plighted faith, must rise to speak only with
her garments clean from the filth Of dishon-
est practice. The speech was most effec-
tive one, and we can assure the Governor
without hesitation that not only the Tobacco
Trade but alltae businessmen Of Richmond
will stand by him to the last in his every
effort to uphold the faith and preserve the
fame Of Virginia.


Some OF our tobacco friends have whis-
pered to us that, pending the Governors
remarks, which were not only effective but
feeling, the eyes Of at least one well-known
manufacturer and one prominent commits
sion merchant were very dewy with the
moisture that came from fountains not too
apt to overflow.
Year: 1878

LEVY BROTHERS
have just received another large stock Of


LADIES' DRESS GOODS
Of every description, and


TRIMMING SILKS


IN all of the new shades.
They offer large lot of


REMNANTS OF BLACK GRENADINES
and other Dress Goods at extremely low prices.
Year: 1878

Most Of the members OF the Association
will leave for their homes to-day. Some will
remain over until tomorrow. 1t is not only
hoped that the session will rebound to the
prosperity of the Association and Of the
great railroad interests Of the country, but
that each and every individual member at
tending it will carry from Richmond fra
grant memories Of the event, the city, and
lts DeoDle. ..ti ~. .....
Year: 1878

A sad case of destitution and misery has
recently come to light in this city. Since
last spring disreputable, lazy pimp By
the name of Thos. Doyle hes been laying
around town with no visible means of sup
port, ever complaining that he could get
nothing to do and always fearful lest
some ore should want him to do q days
work and earn an honest dollar. A few
months ago be moved into the yellow
brick near the Halfway House and, fail
ing to get his wife to prostitute herself or
knowingly harbor such characters for his
support, deceived her into it by having
some other pimp bring notorious
character to the house and engage her
board, with the plausible story that she
was his betrothed and they were to be
marriedin afew weeks. The poor woman,
Mrs. Doyle, was easily duped in this way
and consented to the arrangement thinking
that it would help to keep her from star
vatien. Doyle paid no rent and was soon
put out of the house. when he established
himself in the rooms over the temperance


billiard hall, and there compell-
ed his wife to associate with


black and white prostitutes, all the
time telling her that he could get nothing


to do, and providing barely enough to keep


the souls and bodies of the family togeth-
er, which he obtained, no one but him
self knows how.


1t was the same way here in regard to
the rent. and his landlord, Mr.. Conzelman.
lordered him to vacate. This morning
Marshal Fish went up to the house and
found Mrs. Doyle and her children alone,
with their few household effects piled up
| in the middle of the room, ready TO move.


She said Thomas left home yesterday
morning. telling her to get things ready
and he would be back soon with q team to


move them to Rock Island; that he had


not since returned and that she and the


children had nothing in the house to eat,
Year: 1878

Beyond question. the only hope of the
republican politicians rests on the belief
that large number of democrats will be
so foolish as to desert their organization,
and vote for new party just as the sue
cess of the democracy is assured, 1t is
wonderful that any such action is possible.
for it is absolute political suicide State
Rsqister.
Year: 1878

had eaten nothing nor had no FIRE since
yesterday, and then only a crust She
says that her parents, brothers and sisters


live in the east and are in comfortable cir
cumstances, but that she married Doyle
without their knowledge and fears to re-
turn to them in her present condition. All
who know the woman speak well Of her,
and say that she does not participate in
nor approve of the disreputabIe practices
of her husband. She is proper object
for the attention of charitably inclined
people, and he of the police and courts.
Year: 1878

er Leaving the chamber We walked


through brilliant corridor and found


ourselves in a room with low ceiling
and less brilliant than some Others, and
here, somewhat TO cur horror and great
Year: 1878

A gentleman who resides on Hopkins
street in this city purchased some eggs frDm
huckster one day last week. Some Ut
these were left on plate in the kitchen
where the direct rays of the sun
could play upon them softly, and
the Hopkins-street man was agreeably
surprised this morning TO find that one Ut
the eggs had Matched out and was repre-
sented by vigorous and healthy little
chicken. Perhaps some scientific assoeia-
ton can decide whether the hen that laid
that egg, or Old Sol who Matched it, is ths
mother of the chick.
Year: 1878

The testimonial benefit given to MiH
Emma Heckle Saturday night was both an
artistic and financial success An audience
of some twelve hundred persons was pres
sent and quite large number of tickets
sold were not represented. 1t is under
stood that the testimonial will net Miss
Heckle something over $500.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to the Star.


SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July 22-Ihe Gas
Company of this city will try next fall the
plan of heating The surrounding buildings
by steam from their works; and if, as is
probable, the experiment is successful, they
will extend their operations. 1t will be
great saving, as well as a convenience, to
property owners in the center of the city.
They will undoubtedly give good patron
age.
Year: 1878




Correspondence National Press to the Star


PANAMA, July 13.
There have arrived here from Bogota some
officers to reinstate those of the State who
are to be sent to Barranguilla Rumor,
however, has it that the State officers have
declined to leave Panama, in which case
they will be disbanded from the battalion
in which they belong. There is no doubt
that great dissatisfaction exists at present
on the Isthmus, and feeling of insecurity is
generally felt by the native population who
see that this change means something more
serious, and which, of course, must end in
revolution. The usual attachment of ma
tonal troops is also shortly expected in the
isthmus. The State Government is trying
to compromise with Senior Minotti, an I,al-
ian merchant of this city, recently I'M
prisoned by one of the Judges. So far they
have not succeeded, as the question has
already been referred to the Italian Govern
ment, which alone must now take action in
the matter.


Peruvian papers of recent date speak in a
most desponding tone in relation to tinan-
cial affairs in Chill, forgetting that the po-
sition in which Peru is placed at present, is
far more distressing than that of her sister
Republic, Chill. Chilian papers do not
publish such distressing accounts of the
condition of the country, for paper money
there is at par with silver, while at Peru the
paper is at discount of thirty-three per
cent 10 the silver dollar, with the exchange
at 26d or thereabOuts
Year: 1878

To avoid baking the cook instead of the biscuit,
or heating your house. buy the Economist Oil
Stove Must be seen to be appreciated. For sale
only at 2l7 Fifth street -


jy226t PFAU q GUSTETTER.
Year: 1878

which has never occurred since. In
1876, the parish committee for the parish
of Orleans, passed a similar resolution
to the one adopted by our committee
and we have never heard that authOrit.
questioned as to the right Of substitution.
The Varieties Hall wing OF the party,
has given us precedent in the case of
M. R. Hayes their candidate for Police
Juror in the 9th ward, who was taken
down and DR.. B. E. Clark substituted
and we have never heard that right
questioned. Allen Jumel candidate for
State Auditor on the Democratic ticket
in 1872 was taken off by the committee
aud James Graham Liberal Republican
substituted. So much for precedents.
If there is any attempt to disorganize
the party it looks very much as II 1t
comes from "Democrat and the other
candidates who refuse to submit to party
discipline, but at the outset pull back in
the traces and hamper the committee
by an attempt to enforce their individ-
ual views.


"Democratn says: "the committee has
the undeniable right-nay it is part OF
their dpties-to solicit subscriptions for
campaign purposes, of the many men,
bers of the party whether they be can
didates or not.n In the present lmpov-
erished condition of our people, for the
committee to go passing the hat around,
would be vain thing, and almost bor-
der on the ridiculous. Ii candidates
had to be sought out to run for office,
there might by some reason why the
members of the party should contribute
from their scanty means, but when it is
u well known fact that nearly every
candidate for the principal places, was
soliciting support for weeks and months
prior to the meeting of the convention,
we hold that they ought to be prepared
to meet the expense of canvass.
Again "Democrat says: they are
under the impression that the committee
should let them (the candidntes) manage
this business themselves" If half a
dozen or more candidates are to conduct
the campaign to suit themselves, where
fore the necessity Of responsible com =
mittee? Candidates must remember
that the people are more interested in
the success of the general ticket than
in that of any purely local officer, and
that the very object OF organization, Is
the achievement of that result. 1t there
is to be no respect for the committee
having the conducting of the campaign,
party organization is a. farce aud any
half dozen aspirants for Office can with
;,s much propriety band together for
mutual assistance and support. If there
has been one real virtue in the Republi-
,.an party, it has been that of obedience
to the authority Of the party, which has
enabled them to succeed when the
Democrats would inevitably have failed.
We make these comments in all can


ur. and with the kindest feelings fol-
rur correspondent we are exceedingly
snlicitous for the success OF the whole
ticket; we have labored diligently for
the past eight months to bring about
unity in our distracted ranks, and it
pains US to see any differences existing
amongst the leaders, when success is
almost assured. Let US learn a lesson
from the Republicans, and in the lam
guage of the renowned Dennis Kearney
Pool our issues"