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Year: 1878

One OF the best thingsin the world to
Boys have always been so plenty that
they are not half appreciated.


A boy is willing to do any amount of
work If it is called play.
The feeling OF hoy toward pump
kln-plee has never been properly con-
sidered.


A boy furnishes half the entertain
ment, and fakes two thirds of the
scnlding Of the family circle.


tt ia impossible to say at what age a
boy becomes conscious that his trou-
sers legs are too short, and is anxious
about the part of his hAir.


In fac: boy is a bard subject to get
a moral from.
Year: 1878

The Legislature has passed an act
ordering the State Engineer to survey
Bayou Teche, and report to the next
General Assembly the cost of locking
the same and rendering it navigable
with Bayou Courtableau. See the act
in another column. We shall have
something TO say of this act hereafter.
Year: 1878

RUSSIA rejects the proposal to hold a
conference in Vienna or any other
great capital, 1t considers the tran
guilty of small town in one of the
minor states and the authority that
would be given to the deliberations by
the presence of the foreign ministers of
the powers necessary for insuring good
and practical results. Moreover Rus
sia believed this would facilitate the
speedy disposal by conference of the
important questions it would have to
deal with in the interest of lasting
peace and of humanity.
Year: 1878

A Des Moines nowa) correspondent sayn
Farmers are in doubt whether to take
twenty cents for their corn this fall, direct
from the field, or rely upon getting thirty
cents next spring. After corn is dry
enough for cribhing it will shrink about
fifth by next May. Unless well protect.
ed from the vernin they will destroy from
Eve to ten per cent. The interest Of the
money from the sales this fall would be
6vo per cent.


These three items make 'thirty-fve per
cent in shrinkage, depredations and inter
est The Rhrinkage on wheat is about
seven per cent, and depredations of vermin
three per cent. interest five, making alto
gether fifteen per cent, SO that eighty five
cents is better this fall than one-dollar next
June The shrinkage on potatoes is light.
but the loss by frost and rot are heavy, and
II is better to take thirty-three per cent.
less in the fall tl.sa the spring.
Year: 1878

IT IS expected that the peace con-
ference will assemble about the first
week in March, as all the powers ex-
cept Russia are anxious to hasten its
deliberations. There is general feel
ing Of distrust through the continent,
and many prophesies are made that the
conference will utterly fail to reach any
satisfactory conclusion.
Year: 1878

Washington, Feb. 6.-Delegate Can
mons bill for the admission of Utah as
state will be reported on adversely by
the House subcommittee on Terrific
ries. This determination is based on
the fact that the admission of Utah
would clothe the Mormon priesthood
with state sovereignty.
Year: 1878

THERE is little reason to doubt that
Russia's plans will command the sup
port of Germany and Italy, while any
opposition there may be will come from
England and Austria individually and
not upon basis of mutual support.
Year: 1878

Tho sale Of seats at auction for tho Brougham ben.
eft Will take place this afternoon at Stenway Hall Al
four O'Clock. The programmes for the afternoon and
evening entertainments, as thus far arranged are
exceedingly attractive, and will introduce large
number OF loading actors and actresses and some
of tho best usicai talent Judging from the interest
far manifested by the public, largo attendance
and lively bidding Is expected.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Lieut. Bulls
gave circumstantial narrative of the
results of his raid into Mexico in the pur-
suit and punishment of Indian thieves.
The total number of depredating Indians
is about 2, $50, divided into four different
tribes. In reply to question whether 1t
would be possible for a sufficient force to
annihilate them. he answered that they
are cunning. They hide their families 10
fastnesses and it is almost impossible to
reach and strike them. There were no
officers anxious to bring on conflict be-
tween the two nations unless with just
cause. The thieYing Indians have no fear
openly trade with them. The Lieutenant
to return stolen property. 1t was in the
power of the MexIcans to punish or exter-
inmate these Indians, who are the source
of almost all the trouble


At the cabinet meeting to day it was
determined that the secretary of the treas
ury should, as soon as practicable. invite
further subscriptions to the public loan of
four per cent bonds and so conduct it that
all Subscribers in all parts of the United
States shall have free and easy oppor-
tunity to subscribe to the bonds of any
amount recognized by law through ma
tional banks and bankers of established
credit and to give every facility
allowed b. law to convert postal
order certificates of deposit of United
States note rate for coin for the payment
of bonds and, where necessary, to sell coin
to facilitate subscriptions; aud to favor
any legislation that congress might see fit
to adopt to promote the deposit of savings
for the funding Of the national debt The
cabinet also discussed the report of the
board of engineers appointed by the sec
retary of war to examine Eade's improve
ments Of the Mississippi river, and ap-
proved OF the same, whereupon it was
| decided that Fades shall receive the
amount of money appropriated by congress
| for his payment, upon compliance by him
with the provisions Of the law.


1t is stated that the secretary of the
interior Is rapidly maturing vigorous
measures, based on the report Uf his board
of inquiry, for the publication Of the In
dian service. The dismissal of a number
of officials now connected with it is certain,
and it is intimated that lightning may soon
strike 10 another form in unexpected
quarters.


This afternoon Lincoln Hall was crowded


with spectators, principally women, at the
opening of the female suffrage convention


Mrs. DR.. Losier, president, read the annua


address.
Year: 1878

HARTFORD, Jan. 9. Commissioner
Steadman has stayed proceedings for a
few days IN the matter of the application
for receiver of the Charter Oak Life
Insurance Co., that the directors may
ascertain if the effort to save the company
by sealing policies is not likely to be sue
cesstul,
Year: 1878

dence, R. l Chairman of the Board of
Indian Commissioners and representing
the Congregational church in behalf of
the education and conversion of the
Indian race He said in his judgment
the proposed transfer was unwise; that
if effected it would work adversely to the
Christian operations now in progress. He
recited at length many interviews he had
with army officers on the subject and said
those fayoring the transfer appeared to
have but one reason therefor. namely. that
the War Department paid better salaries
for similar duty than did the Department of
the Interior. He thought it impossible for
the body of Indian Commissioners to work
in harmony with army officials as it did
with civilians, and gave for his reason that
the army was formed for war to subdue
enemies and make peace rather than to
promote religion and friendship. In
his opinion in FIVE years time, under
the supervision of Christian discipline,
the entire Indian race could be civilized for
one half the amount of money which
would necessarily be expended in the event
of their being placed under the ruling of
the war department, and under the former
plan, in the time mentioned, he was sure
the aid of the military to keep the Indians
peaceful would be no more required than
1t IS at present in our states. He cousid-
cred that there was some very good men
in the army, but did not think them adap-
ted to the requirements of Indian agents,
was positive that they are incapable of
promoting religion, civilization, etc.


Il. NJ. kingsbury, of New York, member
OF the board of Indian commissioners and
representing the Presbyterian sect, also
chairman of the purchasing committee,
was the next gentleman to present his
views; he said: We need an army with
hoes and spades for the indians, rather
than swords and rifles. Ii the commission
ers so desired be would produce the books
OF his office for every expenditure made
By the board and where purchases were
made, where forwarded and the disposition
made of the same. He defended the In
dian agents as body, and said their
wholesale abuse was unwarranted. With
reference to the creation of contracts by
the Indian bureau, he said be cid not ac-
cept the criticism of the war department
on the subject, and considered it poor grace
for that department to offer it, considering
the rascaliy contracts which passed through
the hands of its officials during the late
war. The great mass of religious demon.
nations throughout the country favored
the continuation OF the existing peace poll
cy. Should the transfer be made the
board would not feel that they had any ac-
tive sympathies. The good work done by
the board had in many instances been de.
moralized by the surrounding military
posts.


| Adjourned.
Year: 1878

Conceding that Congress had the


right to confer jurisdiction upon the


Circuit Courts TO "try" case of murder
committed by an officer Of the Revenue


while executing process. tn re is no Act
which does confer such Jurisdiction.


There is no break in the chain of
reasoning. Tho argument, on its face,
is without flaw. 1t must be admitted
by counsel who contend for transfer
Of the case that there il room for wide
difference OF opinion. For the United
States Government. as for the State
Government, it is important that the
question now raised. and raised often
before, shall be authoritatively deter
mined. No such determination can be
had except through the Courts of last
resort, in the State and the United
States. No appeal to force on either
side, no snap-jndgment, will put an end
20 recurring conflicts Of Jurisdiction.
The desire of Judge Kershaw is that
his decision shall! be reviewed, and, OF
course, he is prepared to acquiescc in
the ruling OF the Supreme Court what
ever it may be. This is the sentiment
Of the people of the State. They have
no desire to come into collision with the
United States Government. They have
had enough Of turmoil and agitation.
They stand on the laws Of the State and
Of tho United States, upon the bedrock
Of the Constitution. In this there is no
more thought of rebellion" no more
"d!sloyalty," than there is in the deter
mination OF any citizen to maintain and
defend, by every lawful means. his rights
Of person and property.-Neaos and
Courier. .4s
Year: 1878

There is touch of pathos about do
ing, even the simplest thing "for tho
last time" It is not alone in kissing
the dead that gives you strange pain.
You feel it when you have looked your
last time upon some scenes you have
loved-when you stand 10 somo quiet
city street, where you know that you
will never stand again. The actor play
ing his part for the last time; the singer
whose voice hopelessly cracked, and who
after this once will never stand before
the sea of upturnad faces, disputing the
plaudits with freshcr voices and fairer
forms; the minister who has preached
his last sermon-these all know the hid-
den bitterness of the two words "never
again" How they como to US on our
birthdays as we grow older. Never
agaiu-always nearer and nearer TO the
very last-the end which is universal,
1.-THE last thing" which shall follow all
last things and turn thew, let US hope,
from pain to joys. We put away our
boyish toys with an odd headache. We
were too old to walk any longer on our
stilts-too tall to play marbles on the
sidewalk. Yet there was a pang when
we thought with our merry thoughts
for the last time, and lifs's serious.
growu.up work wa, waiting for us. May
it not be that these, too, shall seem to
the light of some far off day as the boy,
ish games seem to our manhood, aud We
shall learn that death is but the open
Ing Of the gate into the new land Of
promise
Year: 1878

THE ELECTION RETURNs.-The Board Of
State Canvassers met yesterday at the Capt.
tol, and made another effort to complete
the canvass Of the returns for members OF
Congress. Owing to informalities in re-
turns, they were unable to finish.


The Board holds its meeting in private,
but it is understood that all the trouble is
caused by carelessness of clerks OF courts
failing to observe the plain letter OF the law.
AS has happened before, 1t may be in this
instance that the vote OF one or more
counties will be thrown out entirely be-
cause Of the clerks fault.
Year: 1878

Pathological Explanation Which


Throws Light Upon Campaign Canard.


10 correspondence from Swan Lake We
referred ina mild and christian like manner
to the ungentlemanly operations of W. w.
Aurner In connection with republican
meeting held at Swan Lake last Wednes.
day night We have since learned that Mr..
Aurner has told great many people in
fankton that the Swan Lake meeting was
composed of eighty people, that he was
given an opportunity to speak and that at
the conclusion Of bis brilliant remarks q
vote wssstalaen which resulted IN sixteen
for Bennett and all the rest for Tripp. This
is all right. excepting:


1st-That instead of eighty people pre-
sent there were not more than forty, which
was probably all that could be crowded into
q little school house like the one at Swan
Lake


2d-That Mr.. Aurner was not given an
opportunity 10 speak and did net speak. ex.
cept in the way of rowdyish interruption
of the meeting which amounted to q call
for three cheers for Tripp-


3d-That there was no vote taken at the
meeting, and had there been one taken it
would have stood for Bennett. With the ex-
ception of five. four. of which would have
been cast Mr.. Aurner and three young
rowdies whom he took with nim" to the
meeting to assist him in creating distur.
bance.


We desire to deal gently with such ur-
fortunate creatures as Mr.. Aurner and not
to unduly parade his weaknesses before a
criticising public. He is chiefly unfortunate
in having superabundance of bowels and
a paucity Of brains and whenever any un.
usual activity occurs in the former he i'm
agines that the latter is evolving something
Of tremendous importance to the world


That's all tha. ails Aurner.
Year: 1878

We were on the extremity of Sandy


Hook, that narrow peninsula which
stretches out into the ocean like hand
of greeting and farewell to the vessels
that pass into and out of New York
Larbor through the deep-water ship
channel which it borders. Our stand.
point was the tower of the United States
Signal Service Station; and as the sig
mailman said, there are times when the
fair sky, the harmonious breathing of the
wind, and the soft pulsatons of the ocean
such as tranquilized us--are substi-
tuted by troublous clouds, n bitter wind,
and sea mountain high Then, if the
storm approaches in daytime, a warning
flag is thrown out to mariners from the
slender pole on the tower; or if it is night
time, the lanterns are lighted, and turn
their red, sorrowful eyes on the murky
outlook. The wind blowing eighty miles
an hour from the northwest on a January
night! Sandy Hook in such times
catches the full force Of the tempest on
the sea and the cold on land, ana there
is not beaker place south of the Arctic
circle. The sand is swept up and carried
al ing in low peting cloud; the cedars
bend toward the southeast, and many of
them are permanently inclined in that
direction, the prevailing gales having
paralyzed their other side in in fancy;
the human voice is useless in the tumut,
and the bed of sand seems to shake under
the tread Of the waves. While the signal
man stands before the lanterns with
match in his hand to light them, his
mate envelopes him in the shelter of
blanket, and effort after effort is made
before success is obtained in igniting the
wieks, the cold benumbing the men, and
the wind extinguishing the flame. Also
at dusk three lighthouses send forth
their earliest rays from the Hook, and
above them, on those magnificent bluffs
bordering the Shrewsbury river, are the
two beacons which have filled many
and many heart with joy--the High
land Lights of the Navesink.


There is no settlement to speak of
at Sandy Hook. A caprcious Congress
has appropriated money one year for
some military Notifications, which have
been neglected for several years follow
ing, and which are now seen in condi-
tion neither useful nor ornamental-un
mounted guns, stray blocks of granite,
and other material being strewn about
in that wasteful insufficiency which char
acterizes many branches of our military
service. The fitful progress of these
works has occasioned the building of
few houses for the laborers, one of which
was pointed out to us as a possible re-
source in case of extreme hunger; and
these, with the signal station, the three
lighthouses, and two telegraph stations
for the collection of ship news, are the
media between utter desolation and adj
vanced civilization,-Harpe Magazine.
Year: 1878

ooking back with vague regret


Where Two roads parted and two roads met
Looking back to the oldcn time,


When life was sunny and you were mine;
When our future flushed with rosy hue,
When was trusting and you were true
Looking back with a vague regret,


Where two roads parted and two roads met
Whatever Of joy our lives may lack,
We shall never find it by looking back.
Looking ahead-Cmay it be Gods will)-
In the great Hereafter III find you still
In the great Hereafter drawing near
Just as before lost you, dear AlpYL,
Year: 1878

knowledge not only confers
benefit on those that possess it, but
upon all with whom they come in
contact. The owners of the "Tn
store, having thorough knowl-
edge of their business, all who deal
with them reap the benefit of their
experience No. As and so Spring
street.
Year: 1878

An old doctor who saw Aaron
Burr in his last days has been talk
ing about him recently, and says:
He was the wreck only of the glo-
rious man he had been, but the fire
of genius blazed in him still. He
had u grand head-a splendid head
with the most brilliant eyes l
ever saw, but below the head he
was little more than helpless
skeleton. can't say what was the
matter with him, any more than
general debility, but what was the
cause of that debility L cannot say,
as L was not his attendant physi-
clan and never thoroughly dag
nosed his case. DR.. Harrison at
tended him regularly, but l never
asked him any questions, and |
never gave Mr.. Burr any medicines
except two or three times, when [
was called in consultation, and
prescribed anUiynes to relieve the
great pain in which he seemed to
be all the time. Inever saw him
stand up. Always in his room he
was lying upon his bed or couch,
and when in carriage he was sup
ported by pillows in a semi-recum-
bent position. He had a very
strong Irish woman in attendance
upon him, and when it was neces.
sary to move him, even to carry
him down to the carriage, she
would pick him up in her arms and
take him along. He could not have
been a very heavy load to carry,
for he was fearfully emaciated, re-
duced, seemingly, to little or moth
ing but skin and bones. All power
of moving his lower extremities
seemed to have been lost. "Was
he religious?" Well, judging from
the profanity he would pour out at
that woman when her handling
hurt him, 1 should say not, decid-
edly not.
Year: 1878

There are five sorts of persons at
whose hands you may not expect
Kindness. The sordid and narrow
minded think of nobody but them
selves; the busy have not time to
think Of you; the overgrown rich
man Is atove minding any one
who needs his assistance; the poor
and unhappy have neither the
spirit nor the ability to serve you;
but If you want to be well served,
with politeness and attention, go to
the Il store for your groceries,.
wines, liquors and provisions, As
and so Spring street,
Year: 1878

No money is better spent than
that which is laid out for domestic
satisfaction. A good meal, accom-.
panied by a good glass of wine. will
put a man into the best possible
humor, as every wife knows; so
buy those nice groceries they have
at the ct" store, and make your
home happy. No. As and so Spring
street.
Year: 1878

Mr.. III. SCHNEIDER, on the first of
August, proximo, will remove his
large stock of boots and shoes to
No. 36 Main street, Central Hotel
building, where he will continue
his closing out sale preparatory to
starting with an entirely new stock
in his new store, to be built on the
site of his present place of business.
Persons desiring first-ciass work n
his line at bedrock prices would do
we'll to give him a call.
Year: 1878

We may live without poetry, music and


art;
We may live without conscience. and


live without heart;
We may live without friends, we may


live without books,
But civilized man cannot live without


cooks.
He may live without books; what is


knowledge but grieving?
He may live without hope; what Is hope


but deceiving?
He may live without love; what is pas


sion but pining?
But where is the man that can live with


out dining?
Year: 1878

The most difficult province of
friendship is giving advice. 1t
should, if possible, be so contrived
that our friend may perceive our
advice is given him, not so much
to please ourselves as to his own
advantage. Therefore we find no
difficulty in advising our friends to
60 to the Il store to buy their gro-
ceries and wines as we are sure it
will be to their advantage. 4S and
so Spring street.
Year: 1878

And in order to dine well you
must buy your groceries and wines
at the L store, where you can get
better goods at lower prices than
any store in the city. Remember
the number-4S and SO Spring st.
Year: 1878

The first forms which could be called
by the name of money, says the Popular
Science Monthly, were ingots in various
shapes stamped or sealed with the seal
of the ruler as certificate of the quality
and weight of the piece, no attempt be-
ing made so to fashion the coin as to
guard against alteration of weight.
Some of the early pieces were stamped
on but one side, and it was only by very
gradual steps that the handsome circular
pieces which we know as coins were
evolved. But these are still defined by
Jevons as ingots, of which the weight
and fineness are certified by the in
tegrity of the designs impressed upon
the surface of the metal. The stamping
of the bits of metal has always been as
sumed as prerogative of the ruler, and
to supply the people with coin has come
to be generally considered function of
government. 1t will be we'll to bear the
above definition of coin in mind; for
the fashioning, stamping, and certifca-
ton, have often caused very import
ant fact to be lost sight of, which is,
that throughout these changes the
metals continue to be commodities and
nothing more. The stamp works no al
teration in the metal, any more than
does the label on a bolt of muslin, show
ing the width and the number of yards,
convert it into something other than
cotton cloth. The conversion of the
unfashioned metal into coin in no way
affects the principle of exchanges, and
its transfer is barter just as much as it
was in the beginning.