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Year: 1878

The following ridiculous and
amusing piece of insolence is copied
from a paper published in the City
of Mexico:


We admit willingly that the
Yankees are an inferior race to the
descendants OF Cortez, Montezuma,
and HidalgO, aud are below our
resentment. They are even below
our contempt. Hence Mexico can
gain no honor by conquer.ng them,
and the National honor of Mexico
cannot be involved in the question
at all. 1t is not a fight between
two Nations. 1t is like a gentle>
man whipping cur that has barked
at him. We must teach these Grin
go dogs good manners. that is all.
We thought the height of Yankee
insOlence had been reached when
they demanded the extradltion of
the heroes of the stOrming of the
Rio Grand City Jail. General Can
ales merely raised his whip, and the
big dogs at Washington hOwled
for mercy. They appealed to the
generosity of the Mexican people.
aud that is an appeal that is never
made ia vain. We could afford to
be magnanimOus to a mOngrel race
of Yankees. niggers, Dutch, and
like canaille, that for twenty five
years have covered before Mexico.
We overlook their indiscretion. We
expected they would not again dare
to lift their hand towards Mexico,
but it seems we were mistaken"
Year: 1878

For advertising, selling and deed
ing each sub division of delinquent
tax land the Sheriff receives two
dollars. He does the work with a
pen scratch. The publisher leceivs
for advertising each subdivision
fifteen cents. He does the work in
three weeks, at the cost of much
trouble, and care and expense.
This is the beauty of having a just
and equitable Printing law. Gel =
tIemen of the Legislature, paste
this on your looking glass.-Hoity
Springs Reporter.
Year: 1878

The Secretary of War in 1883
gave the total number of Indians
in the United States as seventy six
thousand. Forty years later the
number was fixed at nearly three
hundred aud thirteen thousand,
and the most reliable figures that
can be gathered upon the subject
seem to confirm the theory of Indian
Commissioner Hoyt, which is that
the red men in this country are
increasing in numbers rather than
decreasing. It would appear that
our stock of L., is not SO low as is


.eneTally supposed.
Year: 1878

Last Sunday party of young men
called on a newly married couple
who live twenty miles north OF
Chicago, aud got an order for a keg
of beer on a neighboring saloon
keeper. After consuming the beer
they demanded more, which was
refused. They then attacked the
saloon keeper with stones, beat his
vile and children, and literally
tore his house to pieces. The saloon
keeper was fatally injured.
Year: 1878

The silver bill will be passed.
The West and South are almost
a unit i'm favor of il. The people,
the toiling, tax paying people
throughout rhe Union are in favor
of it, but the bloated bond holders
grow sick at the mere thought of
remOnptizing the dollar of their
fathers.
Year: 1878

The husband cannot control the correspond
ence of his wife, and, if the wife requests that
letters directed to her be not placed in her
husbands box, the postmaster should comply
with her request.


Ordinary postage cannot be used in pay
mltt of postage upon publications received
into the mails at the pound rates. Special
adhesive stamps are provided for this purpose
only.
Currency cannot be sent in sealed trapspa-
rent envelopes unless postage is paid at letter
rates.


registered letter cannot be attacked while
in the hands Of a postmaster before its deliv-
cry, as the department holds it in legal custo
dy for delivery to the person addressed or ac-
cordng to his or her order.


To enclose an envelope with written ad-
dress thereon, 10 be used at some future time
would subject any package of which it forms
part 10 letter postage.


A publication claiming two places or local
tiles as its office of publication, can not be
mailed from either place at pound rates.


The PostOffice Department has no authority
to detain or open letters sent in conformity to
the laws governing their transmission in the
mails; such letters must be delivered to the
person named in the address, or according to
his or her order, as soon after arrival as prac-
ticable, but it is the duty of the postmaster
to obey mandate Of court, and should he
have ubdelivered letters in his office addressed
to person on trial in court, and the court
d'tces tecUm, it would be his duty to appear in
court with the letters the jurisdiction of the
POstoffice Department ceases, and if said let
tiers are opened the responsibility rests with
the court.


Anything whatever pasted, gummed or at
tached to postal card subjects the same to
letter rates of postage. ..... .


The law makes no provision for the mailing
of ''extras, except that they must be prepaid
at the rate for printed matter.


To inclose hand-bill in newspaper sent
to regular subscriber would subject the en-
tire package to postage at the rate of one cent
for each two ounces or fraction thereof.
Tin dishes are unmailable.


Printed matter cannot be returned to the
sender unless the postmaster is furnished with
stamps or money to prepay the same.


Postnasters are not required to open their
offices on SunCay unless mail arrives on that
day. ~.


To paste printed slip upon a postal card
would render the same subject to letter rates
of postage.


Soap is unavailable.


Any matter partly in print and partly in
writing is subject to letter rates of postage.


Packages of merchandise not prepaid in
full, at the rate Of one cent for each ounce or
fraction thereof, should not be forwarded.


When two or more kinds of mail matter are
inclosed in the same package the entire pack
age is subject to the higher rate


Advertising sheets received in bulk mail
prepaid at pound rates should not be delivered
unless postage is paid at double rates, one
cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.


The insertion of new date or figure in
circular makes it subject to letter rates of
postage. Il Western Postal Review.
Year: 1878

1t was during the stormy times il
England, when the wars of York and
Lancaster were raging, that Sir ThOm-
as Wyatt, q fierce Lancastrian, was
confined in one of the dismal dungeons
of the Tower of London.


Sir Thomas was not very comforta-
BILE, as you may suppose. He was cold
and hungry. One day, as he sat there
in his loneliness and misery, cat made
its appearance in his cell. lie took the
animal and warmed his numb fingers
in her soft fur, and laid her in his
breast, where she scuddled, quite de-
lighted with this kind treatment.
Next day pussy came again, ,aud, wOnd'
erful to tell, carried in her mouth a
pigeon, which she laid at the prisoners
feet.


The next time the jailer came to
visit him Sir Thomas complained of
his hard fare, and begged for some
meat. His request Was gruffly refused.
IF provide the game will you dress
it for me-? inquired the old knight.


THAT will,' said the jailer, think
ing himself quite safe in making the
promise. What was his surprise when
the pigeon was produced. But ne kept
his word, and brought it 10 Sir Thorn
as again nicely cooked.


The cat continued to furnish him
from time with these rare bits. 1t is
needless to say that she stood high in
the affections of the prisoner.


After some years Sir Thomas was re-
leased. He ever afterward included
all cats in.his love and esteem in mem
ory OF his benefacress.


A portrait of the old knight is still to
be seen in South Kensington gallery.
with his faithful cat beside him, and
the pigeon in pan.
Year: 1878

A Republican victory in Ohio is needed as
breakwater TO stay the threatening flood
Communism. E p -.-l


1t is needed to re assert the doctrine, now
assailed by both Democrats and Nationals, that
all honest debts should be honestly paid and
that the paper money of the country should
have the honest basis of gold and silver.


1t is needed to rebuke the Democracy for
re opening the electoral dispute and reject
ing their moral obligation to abide in good
faith by the decision of the Electoral Com
mission.


1t is needed as condemnation of the
Southern scheme for paying hundreds of mil
lions of rebel claims out of the National
Treasury. M ado. l-.


1t is needed to show to the South that if it
chooses to act as a solid body in support of
the party in the North which favored the
| rebellionit will encounter the solid Opposi-
ton of the men in the North who put down
the rebellion. 't .i'' i.i
1t is needed to condemn the attempt of the
Democrats in Congress to destroy the protec
tive tariff -system.z---e-,-7--t,.. ---,+i --.-.,
| 1t is needed to show the country that the
people of Ohio do not think party is justi-
fed in keeping bouDty-jumper and ex-peni-
tentiary convict in the Legislature because it
requires his vote on partisan measures.
1t is needed to condemn the Democratic
gerrymander of the Congressional districts
which has made it impossible for Republi-
can majority in Ohio to elect majority of
the States delegation in Congress.


1t is needed to show that the people of
Ohio do not look with indifference upon the
disorganization of their charitable inttitutions
and the heartless exclusion of hundreds of
soldiers orphans from the asylum provided
for their care.


1t is needed to set the seal of popular dis
approval upon the Democratic Legislature
and all its works and ways. iF -
A Republican victory can be won 10y unity
and earnestness on the part of Republicans
We have the votes to carry the State if they
are got out, and they will be got out if a
spirit of harmony is cultivated and little
I'D time vigor and activity are displayed.
Year: 1878

in this respect they commit blunder
the consequences OF which cannot but
be painful. If they want to cultivate
In those that are to come after them
the sound mind in the sound body it
is just as needful that they should edu-
cate the children to wholesome read
ing as that they should take care of
their physical health. Above all, keep
the wIetched, boshy sensational story
papers and cheap r0mances away from
them, and give them the bright, pure
and sensible publications with which
all reputable book stores abound.


-Balt. American.
Year: 1878

Whenever young ladies learn so to
stick pin in their apron strings that
it won't scratch fellows wrist, there
will be more marriages.-Turners Falls
Reporter.


The things which people are willing
to give US are things we do not want.
When Lincoln was sick with the small
pox he said to his attendants, "Send
up the Office seekers. At last l have
got something for each one OF them
New York Herald.
Year: 1878

When Socrates got too old and feeble
TO stone his neighbours chickens out of
the Lack garden, his invincible genius
pointed cut the way to crafty a
firudge without bodily exhaustion. 1t
is historial fact that he learned to
to play on several musical instruments
at extreme old age.-Breakfast Table.
Year: 1878

There may be beauty In rose; there
may be rapture in listening.to music
floating oversilent waters; there may
be loneliness all around, but man sell
dom pays much attention to them
while he is breaking in pair Of tight
bOots.-Puck. r- e
Year: 1878

Some whisky in the bottom OF bar
rel recently exploded at .SteubenvilIe,
o., and killed Al small boy. The lesson
Of this occurrence is that it is not wise
to leave any whisky in the bottom of
the barrel'-New Haven Register.
Year: 1878

Such nights were made for lovers
Who sit on the stOop and spoon;
While on the scene, with smile serene,
Shines the effulgent moon.
She leans upon his bosom,


As the moon sinks in the West;
Her downy cheek, so smooth and sleek,
Leaves powder on his vest.
Year: 1878

NEW York, May S.-Members Of the
Syndicate this morning decided TO take
an addition Of Ave million four and q
half per cent bonds, making the total
amount thus far taken under the second
contract twenty millions,
Year: 1878

There is no real difficulty in raising
air crop OF late cabbages after cutting
the hay crop, if the land is good and care


taken to manure well and work the
and thoroughly. If this cannot be done
is folly to attempt it. The grass should
be cut and taken off as early as pOssib bic
o June, and a heavy coat of horse ma
ure, ten cords per acre, spread upon the
sod and ploughed under; the land should
then receive a good dressing Of night soil,
about six loads per acre, or, if this cannot
De had, some genuine chemical fertilizer; j;
the land should then be thoroughly har-
foWed and rolled, using a Randalfs or
Nhares's harrow, which will work up a
mellow surface without tearing up the
7ods. The roller should be run every
week until the plants are ready to be set,
which should be about July ! to 10, choos-
ing time just after rain if possible,
when the earth is moist or in case the
rain fails, watering the plants we'll when
setting them.


A little fertilizer in the drill at the time
Of planting will do no harm if the land is
poor and the manure not well mixed, or
rOtted


In drawing the drill let the plow run
very lightly 50 as not to turn up the sods
and run roller over them to prevent the
Year: 1878

Our country has been in the hands
of the Republican party for sixteen
years. Their promises made have
proved utterly delusiye, and none
can point to one instance in which
they have kept their word. The
question now is, are we to trytheox-
pertinent further2 Shall we by vo-
ting the Greenback ticket, prolong
this period Of misery There is no
prospect Of escaping it, save by vo-
ting the straight Democratic ticket.
Which of us, is there in this country
Zone class alone excepted) who has
not felt the pressure of the times
1t is a light matter TO land owners,
manufacturers, or merchants, that
money should be driven up to its
present exorbitant rate, and so main
tanned that capitalist may step in
and reapan undue profit from the
artificial (not the reaD necessities Of
others,


This is the motive which underlies
the views of Bondholders and Rail
road Corporations. They know very
well that perfect convertibility is II
dream. We have been gulIed by
spacious declamations about security
but when once the crises arrives we
will find wy haye no security atall.


Men who were formerly held to
represent opinions conflicting ten
dency, havcbeani blythe natural Sc
quoncc OF events forced into tuxta-
position, and havs discovered that
their difference was far more nomin-
al than otherwise Ha


So the Republicans have hadairee
scope OF the Country, and the result
is poverty, trambs and defaIcations,
It behooves the Democratic party to
stand like a stohowall against the in
roads of the Greenbackers. They
can only, IN this campaign, assist
the Republicans to remain in power.
Think of it and by your solid vote
you will justify and maintain the
advocacy Of sound national princi-
plcs-and the confidence of the pco-
ple.
Year: 1878

II is not strange at all that Rcpub-
licans quit their party and turn
Greenbackers. They feel the pres
sure of the times and realize the de
plorablo results of Republican rule
are dissatisfied and want to do some.
thing to bring about change, but
their preiudices are so strong that
they can't pluck up courage to come
square over to the Democratic par.
tyt and so they naturally seek a
halfway house, but there is no such
excuse for Democrats who join that
organization. The Democratic par
ty has constantly and pcrsistcntly
opposed the measures of the Repub-
lican party that have brought the
country to its present deplorable
condition-has predicted the results,
and is in no way responsible for them.
Why, then, should any Democrat
leave his old party that has sue
cessfully withstood the assaults of the
Republican party for eighteen years,
and is now in possession of n ma
jority of the states, ono branch of
Congress and certain to be of the 9th
er on the 4th of March next, and
maintains its organization to-day in
every city, town, and school district
in the country, and cast his fortunes
with new party without power any
where, and without any sound prin-
Ciplcs except such as it has taken
from the Democratic croed2 How
can they reasonably expect to sue
ceed against two thoroughly organi-
zed old parties with tho power divi.
did between them, in season to re-
licvo the country from its perils dur
ing the present gencrationH


Abide in the old party and urge
honest Republicans to join it also,
and help roll up victory in 1880
that shall wipo out forever tho cor.
ruption and misrulo that have Cha..
acteracd tho reign of the Rcpubli.
can party.


The republican party is out Of its
tinnc bhinp II vcnrs nld
Year: 1878

It is to be hoped that the next court will
exercise a large and liberal discretion in
granting licenses. The spirit of the law 10
very plain to license any one who has the
proper recommendation. If this is done
the loss Of revenue in the State will be
saved. The scandal of informers bilkipg


he county out OF thousands of dollars for
wituess fees, and the greater scandal OF
open bl each of the law. All of these views
ought to be taken into account, which the
court is passing upon the applicants for
licsuse.
Year: 1878

There are many of our citiz.ps who have
made all their money in tais city, and VITO
still making money here-cthers who live
upon their rent or interest on their mort
cages; still others who are officials, and
directly owe their places and incomes to the
p ople, who never purchase dollars
worth of goods unless bulky marketing In
Wilmington. One who travels on the cars
Is made painfully alive 10 the truth Of this
statement. Day by day ladies will lug
down bundles of articles, any one Of which
could be purchased as cheaply in Whining
ton as 10 Philadelphia, forgetting that their
action Is both illiteral, unneighborly, and
unwise. There are set of "high toned"
people who are always foremost for any
paying position, civic OF social recognition
at the hands of the people, who turn up
their dainty noses at Wilmington store
keepers. Persons who constantly ignore
their own city are bad and undesirable citi.
zens, as they are not good neighbors, by
preferring strangers to their own people
The snobs who tramp up to Philadelphia to
buy notion, which can be found in any
store in the line in this city, ought TO be
marked, and If they are in business. Let
our citizens treat them In like measure and
buy elsewhere. Good citizeLs desirious of
hslpng Wilup pgton will buy at home. Col1
and ceaseless people will of course buy
abroad
Year: 1878

The contractors, who yesterday were to
have commenced work on the southern
section Of the Cool Spring Reservoir, have
not put In an appearance or made known
their intention as to what they intend doing.
The names of the contractors who are from
Philadelphia are P. +. Collins and Jas.
Kennedy, and the contract which began in
the latter part of the summer does not end
until the basis is completed. The Water
Commissioners notified these gentlemen
some time ago to begin work on the first OF
April and preparations have been made and
every thing placed in readiness for the
immediate commencement of work. 1t is
thought by some that this action is owing
to some financial irregulsrity between the
two contractors which transpired while
work was going on in the north section.
This difficulty has not been settled and It 10
said that work will not be commenced until
1t is settled.


One of the Water Commissioners was in
terrogated on the subject yesterday, and he
said that the Commissioners had held no
meeting to consider the subject as yet, but
will in few days unless something is heard
from the direlect contractors. In addition
to this the gentleman told the reporter that
he does not think they have withdrawn
from the contract but that they do not care
to begin operation until the business diff
Guilty between them has been arranged.
Year: 1878

MR.. Observation-Disclosures would like
to know why some of the cutters are in
such bad condition, that the people have
to start on the water from the plugs in or
der to carry from their doors the accumu-
lated filth, and offensive smell caused by
neglect of the Street Commissioner, I be-
lieve the business of cleaning streets is done
by contract, but is it not the duty of tile
Street Commissioner to see that the party
or parties who undertake the job fulfill
their contract to the satisfaction of the citi-
zens who pay to have the streets and gut
ters cleaned in satisfactory manner.
Would it not be well for the Chairman of
the Street Committee to instruct the Street
Commissioner that 1t Is not part Of his
duty to drive certain contractor around
town, looking up private jobs? The citizens
pay him to attend to their business. 7
think he needs watching. am tax payer
and don't want sporting on my money. "


......... r-s.s OLD RESIDENT.
Year: 1878

Last evening the Joaquin Millers drama
OF the Danites was produced last evening
to small audience. The play neverthe-
less was most creditable performed every
part being well taken.
Year: 1878

Henceforth we will give column daily
to correspondence upon any, proper subject,
for discussion. 1t is expected that commu-
nications will be written on one side only
lof the paper, and accompanied with the
name of the writer. The HERALD is not to
De considered as endorsing or being in any
way responsible for the opinion of CORES
pondents In this column.
Year: 1878

THE Chicago Inter Ocean cruelty
says, the spirit thermometer of large
number of prominent Democrats will
arise several degrees in consequence of
the death of poor old Tweed. They are
only anxious now to know whether he
has left any written statement.
Year: 1878

CORRESPONDENTS represent that
many of the more important depart
ments of the Paris Exposition are so
far from being finished as to make it
evident that the opening day will not
present even a passably complete exhib-
ition.
Year: 1878

The Young Mems Republican Club will hold its
regular meeting this evening, at the club room
over Norths store. The club is well officered and
organized. and is doing effective work. 1t is com
posed of some of the best young men in the city,
and all are cordially invited to attend the meet
Year: 1878

If the snake indians would only wait
until General Howard catches up with
them the affair would be speedily settled.
but they will not. And now the gallant
Generals horses are all worn out and he
is obliged to halt for fresh supply.
General Howard is terrible on horses.
Year: 1878

THOSE who write for the Press should
be careful to dot their is and cross their
Is and to make their manuscript read
able, otherwise the waste basket will
most likely be its receptacle, instead OF
the newspaper.
Year: 1878

Most of us bave had troubles all OF
our lives, and each day has brought all
the evil that we wished to endure. But
| if we we're asked to re count the sor-
row of onr lives how could we remem~
ber? How many that are six months
old should we think worthy to be re-
membered or mentioned? To-days
troubles look large but week hence
they will be forgotten and buried out OF
sight,


ri you would keep book and every
day put down the things that worry you
and see what becomes OF them it wOnld
be n benefit to you. You allow things
to annoy you iust as you allow fly to
settle on you and plasue; and you lose
your temper, (or rather get it; for when
men are surcharged with temper they
are said to have lost IT'D and you
Justify yourselves for being thrown off
your balance by causes which you do
not trace ont. But ie you would SEQ
what it was that threw you off your
balance before breakfast, and put it
down in little book, and follow it ont.
and ascertain what becomes of it, you
would see what fool you were in tho
matter


Tie art of forgetting is blessed art,
but the art of overlooking is quite as
important. And if we should take
time to write down the origin progress
and outcome of few of our troubles it
would make ms so ashamed of the fuss
we made over them that we should be
glad to drop such things aud bury them
at once in eternal forgetfulness.


Life is too short to be worn out in
petite worries, fretting hatred and vexe
atoms Let us Danish all of these
and think on whatsoever things are
pure. and lovely, and gentle, and OF
good report.