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Year: 1879

which he may have found was doing
him more harm than good. AT any rate
there sssms to be great change in the
organ. It is whispered that the dis.
tinguished Senator has requested his
organ to come out openly as . profssssd
Democratic organ, but with a latent
spark Of the old Republican leaven left
yet in its composition, it hesitatss te
make the final plunge, and come up II
knows not where.
Year: 1879

As the Wallace Investigating Com
mites is engaged at the present time
summsring around at various places,
making investigations in order to gather
up supply Of Democratic ammunition
to shoot off in the campaign Of 1880, we
would suggest that the committee make
q visit 70 Wilmington and ascertain
Why that at the home Of Senator Bayard
it takes three men to equal one man in
Kent and Sussex counties, or in other
aor DIS why is it that 10000 citizens are
virtually disfranchised from having any
voice in the law making power OF the
State. We will venture to say that not
another city in the Union is similarly
disfranchised. and we doubt not that
even Senator Wallace would open his
eyes in astonishment to find that righ'
spread out before the doors of Senator
Bayard palatial residence are 10000
people whose votes and voices are pow
erless in the State government. 1t
might be interesting to have the liberty
loving Senator himself before the com
mittee to testify in regard to the inc
quality ofrepresentation, and when ask
ed If he had ever done anything or used
his influence to have this irregularity
removed he would have to hang his
head in shame and confess that he had
never raised his voice in favor of con-
ferring equal political rights upon his
people since the effort to amend the con-
stitution in 1854. The Wallace Com
mittss have found that there is a law
in Rhode Island that bears very hard
upon those who were born in foreign
land, and through such unjust discrim-
ination probably some 5000 or 1900
foreign born subjects are disfranchised, ,
but all that have been deprived of the
right to vote in that State are but a
handful compared with the 10000
whose votes and opinions here are Of no
avail. By all means let the Wallace
Com nittee come along and stop awhile
in Wilmington.
Year: 1879

York-to lead her captive with a
lariat tied 60 the pommel of his sad
debut New York will tire, and
tire soon, of the grotesque pompos-
ity of her rider, and will throw
him.


On the other hand, amidst the
night of Democratic discourage
ment, there are two very cheerful
streaks of light. That party, to
elect its President, needs only to
carry New York and Indiana
both reliably Democratic States.
The party ought, as the result of
the late election in New York, to
feel itself at liberty to take up the


most available candidate. Its veto
on further quarrels in the party in
New York ought to be respected.
1t is worthy of remark that the
Democracy of that State always
have rallied in unbroken harmony
in the year succeeding one of its
traditional quarrels. 1t is not unrea-
sonable to expect that such will be
the case next year. If Mr.. Tilden
sees that the only obstacle OF Dem
ocratic success is the pushing of his
pretensions, we have sufficient re-
lance in his patriotism to believe
that, though great, they will not
be asserted.


We have no hesitation in saying
that the greatest obstacle to DEM
ocratic success ia Presidential
election is the readiness with
which the members of the party
permit themselves to be discour-
aged. "Hope we'll and have welp
applies as fully to politics as to any
thing else. 1t is far better that the
Democratic party should have sus-
tanned the reverses this year than
next. We have the benefit of the
'see-saw" movement in politics.
The man who is up to-day is quite
liable to be down tomorrow. This
Is emphatically true of politics in
the United States. Our present re-
verses may prove blessings in dis
guise if they shall infuse wisdom
and moderation into the counsels
of the approaching session of Con-
gress-the President-making ses-
sion of that body.
Year: 1879

Did you ever lose your watch, or
have it stolen, and wish you had
taken the precaution to make
memorandum of the makers name
and number? Tullis, the watch
maker, gives q correct written de-
scription with every watch re-
paired.
Year: 1879

Last evening there was a large
tendance at the West Presbye
Church, it being the evening D
which the ladies Of the congrega
had made arrangements for Loll
a supper. 1t was successful. II
will be another entertainment
evening.
Year: 1879

IL Mr.. Conkling believes thoroughly in the policy
of nominating Cornell he cannot decline to take tho
lead in battle and to his great personal in
iluence to secure victory. He cannot afford To 90
into the Convention with candidate and be beaten
ON him. and don't believe he will take any such
risk.


The conclusion reached as to the present republi-
can situation is this IF Senator Conklin adheres
to his policy of making the nomination OF Governor
rebuke of the former action Of the administration
in its alleged attempt to destroy the republican or
ganzation and build up new party on its ruins.
MIR. Cornell will be the nominee federal officer
who was removed by the President without cause,
simply because he adhered to the stalwart republi-
can policy. But Mr.. Cornell is Objectionable to so
many republicans that nothing but the Senator's
presence at the Convention and his personal
management of the Cornell canvass will secure that
result. In Senator Conklings absence MIR. Cornell s
opponents would refuse to believe that his nomina-
ton sincerely desired and nothing but the
personal efforts OF the senator would secure = Cor
nell majority in the Convention.


Is THERE SCARE?


The republican programme is, however. said by
some to have been arranged when there appeared to
be almost certainty of serious breach in the dem
ocratic party through the nomination OF Ilobnson.
Recently It has appeared evident to all except few
prejadced persons that Governor Robinson ~ out OF
the field. and II this should be the tie proba-
bility Is that complete reconciliation will be
arranged in the democratic ranks, and that u
..dark horse" acceptable to both Iildenitcs and
anti-Tildcnites. will be brought to the track.
1t is said that Cornells nomination to bo made
in the expectation OF aid from Tammany in the
event then considered certan of Robinson Is nomi.
nation the democratic side, and that, this hope
destroyed the views or the republican leaders VIII
be changed. In that event it is thought that Judge
Robertson, OF WesLchester, viii be the republican
candidate that Senator Conkling, foreseeing dan
ger of losing the State. will put forward Mr.. Sloan
tho most likely candidate to unite all factions
and to call out the full republican strength.


CoNKLING WILL HERE.


Apropos of the specnlations in regard to the prob
able course OF Senator Conkling, an intimate friend
of the Senator states that he has recently signhed
his intention to attend the Convention.
"No need fear or question ATr. Conkling's dis
position to accept the full responsibility for any po-
sition he may assume and all may rest assured that
he will be here on the Sd of September. prepared to
his views and to enforce them with all the
energy and strength OF his nature"
Year: 1879

Mary Millner, three -masted schooner. was driven
the beach in hurricane and two men were
magnificent. Twelve miles toward the northeast
loom mp the highlands OF Block Island. once the
abode OF the fierce Sarragansetts. The ocean peais
with suen roar at the foot OF the ellis, luo iec'
below.


COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES


The commercial advantages of Montauk, when
properly developed by enterprise and capital, arc
considered very important by many of the Sag Har-
hor people who have studied the subject thor
stead afording excellent anchorage and
water enough to float the largest class OF
vessels. The Great Eastern pnt in here on one
OCCASION II Is, however, open to all winds from
northeast TO northwest. and during gale
from those directions vessel could lie there with
safety. 1t is doubtful whether pier could be main
taiifd there, any ordinary structure would be de-
stroyed by the storms and floating ice in winter
Fort Pond Bay, however, is susceptible of beina
made an excellent harbor by the construction of
breakwater of ut least half mile in length. With
such structure IT is claimed that it might become
the Queenstown OF New York--an admirable port of
entry for ocean steamers. The ponds at Montauk
plentitully supplied with perch pckere and eels.
and one is iilled with excellent oysters. AS a sum-
mcr resort alone there Is no spot Long Island that
presents such natural attractions. In solitary
grandeur there is boundless field for the enjoyment
the visitor from the dusty streets of the
metropolis 130 miles away. The atmosphere
is always cool. and not fly mosquito is to be
found The rolling hills all carpeted with rich
grass, through which here and there gray powders
project and are varied by innumerabe lakeles. The
sea breeze never ceases and when the wind is fair
endless procession of white-saled ships come up
from the horizon and disappear like silent visions
of the sea. railroad and capital can transform
Montauk into a watering place second to in
America. Hence the eagerness with which the people
in tho vicinity look toward the sale OF the llO0O
from ocean to sound. which may transform
the Point into a scene OF life and hustle.


The referee reports that the number of shares in
the lands OF Montauk is about 356 full shares. the
value of share being expressed in accordance with
q custom which has existed for 135 years at $40.
The right and interest of the 100 owners may be
represented by the sum OF fl,4l7.. There are no
general liens or encumbrances by Judgment or de-
cree upon tho undivided interest or shares of any
OF the owners of Moutauk. The personal judgments,
amounting to about 81, 500, would remain.
cumbrance upon the shares interests Of the Mon
tank parties in the hands OF purchaser. The ex-
tension of the Long Island Railroad will be put in
operation shortly after the SALE that the Point
can be brought within five hours Of New York.
Year: 1879

city large Illicit distillery at No. 5s3 West
Forty first street. the steam power for which came
from q rectifying establishment upon the opposite
side of the street. The seizure attracted consider.
able attention at the time account u the attack
upon the oeicers left in charge by strong mob and
the successful removal by them of about fifty barrels
found in the distillery. Suit brought for
forfeiture OF the property and it wascondemned and
sold. Evidence has since been obtained establishing
the that the property belonged to resident OF
Maryland, who petitions for remission the
ground that the property subleased he could
have no knowledge of the use it was put TO. COM
promise has been effected. upon the agreement OF
the claimant to pay costs and expenses and order
of discontinuance was entered yesterday in the
United States District Court.
Year: 1879

On Sunday next the new ferry from the foot Of
Seventh street. East River. to Hunters Point, will
be opened to the public. 1t will be run in connec-
ton with the Thrty-fourth street and James slip
ferries. to connect with trains the Long Island
Railroad. At the Hunters Point terminus OF the
ferry two slips have been built Tho large
population living between Grand street and Twenty
third street will md this quicker OF reach
ing Rockaway Coney Island. it will be the
only direct line between James slip and Thirty
fourth street connecting with trains on the Long
Island road The fare will be four cents.
Year: 1879

Tse s4eeetAsss have laeerea and brought
. FeEth rAsass Weeks ef travail have result
81 ia tals s@aa issue, aud the people of the
eeaass are amazed Al the hardibood that af-
YEA alt the leed talk seee, ignoring party
| presents = seallr,ltke, made up with one ex-
leptlee OF Republicans, The rnengreness OF
tho tieke, presented isa suitable commentary
upon the ll,tleness that is apparent at every
incideu, In the history Of the move. The
taxpayers convention was the first object OF
attack by these covert men. The Gathers
burg fAsco was labeled reform" and a
u greater lie never was attempted 10 be push
cd down the public throat. They played up
on the gullabiliiy OF the public to accomplish
| their end. The Republican convention ac-
knowledged by its action that II was incapa-
BILE Of making nominations and the job was
delegated to Arthur Stabler and his minions
This committee deliberated in secret and the
whole process OF nomination was under the
bushel until this "a Stabler and others
saw fit to announce ticket that smacks oi
individual schemes, and which at more points
than one is objectionable to men who have
been in the Republican party since its birth
They openly avow that bulldozng was used
by linen Of all parties'' TO accomplish their
purpose, and from growls of this kind we
CLEAN the fact that the unbidden guests will
find il hard TO create for themselves a well
come from the entire Republican family.


The Republicans, that is, this IA. Stabler
and oihers, saw that retrenchment was to
be had and with indecent haste they mounted
a bubble which they mislook for the wave
Of public feeling The bubble burst and they
have fOundered into the mud of q political
enigma. Reform has been made a dead is
sue. The Democracy are strong in resolve
upon this score and will be mighty in deed


Taking into consideration the composition
Of the ticket, the fight is narrowed down to
the old fight of Democracy against Radical
ism. II is not necessary for US 10 say much
before such constituency upon the Radical
ideas Of Capitalization and ga strong govern
meut." To prove the direness of Radical
county government we simply point 10 the
condition Of internal affairs in Frederick
county with all its wealth and dense popula-
ton. Facts absolute, facts comparative and
imagined contingencies do but build up the
honor of our party and put to blush the
sneaking deceit and contemplate squirming
Of those who disown their name and 20 to
the battle under rame to which they have
no right or pretension TO bear, and with prin-
ciples which, when undisguised as in the Stale
Republican platform, are contrary to Re-
publican government and despised by our
people.
Year: 1879

Sometime ago we remember Of hearing an
anecdote about farmer Jones and his young
oull. 1t ran something like this Farmer
Jones thought that he would teach this young
bull 10 work, and SO possessing himself of
ayoke be put the bulls head though one
side and his own head through the other and
began 10 guide his queer mate around an
open field. All went smoothly at first, the
bull followed his lead and worked admirably.
at last it became unmanageable and darted
hither and thither regardless of the protesta-
tions and prayers Of the unfortunate Jones'
The bull made for the main road and carried
Jones along at an awful speed, causing him to
make strides three times his won't On and on
they went until poor Jones' head swan with
giddiness Of his speed, and his legs seemed
about 10 be torn from bis body. The store
Of the neighborhood came in view. Alas
poor Jones All his neighbors had gathered
there, for it was Saturday evening Seeing
no way of extrieation Jones thought 10 put
bold face upon the matter and yelled with
lusiy lungs: "WhOopee, toopy Here we
COME oAnln our iool souls, some body stop
us J. The men ran out and stopped the i'll
matched pair, and began to take the head of
the unfortunate Jones from its durance vile,
but he demurred, and between his gasps thus
wisely instructed: "Unhitch the bull, IN
stand"


Now if any of our old Democratic friends
think 10 teach that little bull-the Radical
party-to adapt itself to their gait, let them
recall the above story, for as sure as they
stick their beads in the same yoke they will
find themselves cutting just such figure as
farmer Jones when they pass review in No
vember before their old friends and neigh
bols, and again like poor Jones they will be
most ready to stand and let the bull be IN.
hitched.
Year: 1879

The Grant boom is with us, the British
Empire is crumbling, the Wheat market is
stiaening and Ben Butler is having himself
nominated wherever be can End two or more
persons gathered together in the name Of
mischief. We would again take occasion TO
remark that we are moving and living in a
grand and awful time.- BIlto Gazette.
Year: 1879

Dispatches in New York from Ohio state
that the Democrats have been makinga still
hunt and the general apathy was only a ruse
70 fool the Republicans into the belief that it
was not necessary for Foster to make an ac-
tive campaign.
Year: 1879

Ex-President Grant arrived at San Fran
cisco on Saturday night last after visit of
two and half years across the ocean. he
was given such reception by the people Of
California as no other man of this county
ever had. Invitations have been pouring in
to him from every section Of the country in.
viting him to visit it. The time has not yet
arrived for Grant 10 say 10 what form Of gov
ernmeut ours shall be changed he wishes 10
consult the people, or his people. that far, but
the change must be made and with himself
ruler. First he will be elected President by
the Republican party; that must be accom-
plished before the change Of government.
Year: 1879

lucre and producing what Is called debt, but not
what is supposed to be meant by that word in the
Pater Noster. ii hardly expect patient
hearing For. in truth. it seems strange sort of
contradiction that while Father Lambert is left in
limbo by associate presidents of life insurance COM
panies and trust companies and savings banks-his
trouble being in his special line of misunderstanding
reverend Father. whose entang clements grow out OF
occupations in which he never was supposed to be
employed. should call his aid the attention
of all his Church people throughout Christendom.


In the meantime the right to think OF this subject
full of interest to all men, will be clearly main-
tanned. The HERALD deserves and receives the
thanks of all its intelligent readers, who number by
the hundred thousand for its patience in keeping its
columns open for its discussion. 1t is in this way
doing good to its fellow men LEN.
Year: 1879

The relatives Of Philip Doyle. kerosene oil
vender. who died in the Long Island College Hos
ptal. Brooklyn, Tuesday last. claim that he was
robbed Of bag OF silver either before after his
death Doyle in the habit Of carrying his money
in small bag and on that day his family claim
must have had some with him. for he had done an
active business during the morning. On the corner
of Schermerhorn and Bond streets his horse
away aud he was thrown from the wagon. fracturing
his skull. He taken care OF by the police,
four officers making their appearance before the
ambulance arrived. In that he was conveyed to the
hospital whore he died before the day was over. The
says he heard or nothing of any money while
the man was in his charge. Coroner Simms, who
held the inquest. after the jury rendered verdict
of accidental DEATH said the matter beyond his
provcc but that he would call the attention of the
police to it, The subject will be made the object Of
a close investigation.
Year: 1879

ALTERATIONS THAT THE STEAMSHIP wIELAND


HAS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO LESSEN THE


ANNOYANCE OF TRAVEL by SEA.


Among the pet steamers of the Hamburg American
Packet Company is the Wieland. which has lately
been laid up ut Hamburg for repairs. and which
sailed from New York for tho first time yesterday
since her transformation by the hands of German
carpenters. In o great many respects the Wieland
is now vessel. Built at the start ocean con-
veyance should be. large and seaworthy. the VIE
land has been improved to extent that would
surprise all her former passengers The sitting
at the head of the first cabin staircase been
entirely remodelled This is the first alteration that
strikes the observers attention. From the deck
that formerly contained only the skylight to the
dining room has been raised an addition to the re-
ception room, made of black walnut without
and OF red velvet and comfort within. For
ward Of the sitting room. and separated from it
by partition and door, has been constructed
smoking room. where gentlemen may recliue at


but not ut fun length, for that is prevented by
between each soat) to smoke read, while two
three tables furnish convenenccs for card playing
other games. The reception room itself is en-
larged and has number of seats intended for
the of single individuals, where people OF
whirigig tendencies will not be able to convert
themselves into monopolies. Further along upon
the hurricane or flush deck has been
built the kitchen. the doors OF which
being closed 1t becomes inofiensive to the nostrs
OF the sick passenger Formerly the smoking
room and kitchen were arranged either side OF
the dining saloon which any ocean traveller liable
to sickness would regret. As it now is board
the Wieand the saloon is enlarged to the extent OF
twenty-six additional seats, Is free from Disagree
able odors extends the entire width of the ship.
is lighted by portfolios. with improved refectors,
quite well as by the original skyiight. The re-
cepton room becomes now essentially ladies'
room. and diners will not bo disturbed by the
sppearence of patients of the the
lounges in the middle Of the cabin.
decided improvement, too. has been made
in the provision Tor sick travellers. The
officers, who best able to bear with poor quar-
tiers in storm, now Obliged to test their
worthiness in q large room near the screw, while
their former rooms amidships have been trans
formed into double staterooms for the of less
salty passengers. The officers Excepting the
captain and his first assistant) now occupy
what used to be the hospital. and the lat
ter has been transferred little nearer amidships
where the unhappy invalids will have some chance
for recovery. Some additions to the comfort OF
ond cabin passengers have also bt en- made on board
the Wcland, and her owners now wait to hear the
popular verdict before reconstructing in similar
fashion the other vessels OF their line.
Year: 1879

The investigation of the charges against Sheriff
Reilly continued yesterday before Commissioner
Curtis by Mir. Bookstaver delivering the opening
address on behalf of the Sheriff. in which he traced
the origin of the Office in Anglo-Saxon times and
showed how. times had rolled on the duties of
sheriff had grown multifarious and somewhat unde-
fined. He then referred briefly to the alleged
charges of Sheriff Reilly and denied that they were
proven. The following witnesses were then called:


John Lynch, milk man, who said that he had served
milk Ludlow Street jail for six years. and that it
the qualify that he had received from the
farmers. Edward Fitzpatrick baker, had served bread
to the Jail Sheriff Rellys accession to Office
and said that the bread OF wheaton -four aud OF
good quality delivered from thirty to fifty loaves per
day. Michael Hayes. butcher, served meat to the
Jail; the average amount was hfty to seventy pounds
per day and the quality good. On cross-exam-
ination he said he did not know how long it stood
before it cooked Martin Engel gave similar
testimony as TO vegetables James Ford kept one OF
the Atlantic and Great Western tea stores and he
supplied tea and coffee TO the jail The coffee and
tea were put up in PACKAGES they of different
qualities The downstairs coffee was charged twenty


eight cents per pound and the upstairs coffee twenty
cents. The downstairs tea was sixty cents pound
and the upstairs thirty cents. As far AS he knew
the quality OF both was good and the same as sold
in the different stores of the company The inquiry
was adjourned until this morning at eleven o'clock