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Year: 1874

The METHODIST MISSIONARY COMMITTEE
made appropriations for the relief Of domestic
miseries yesterday in various parts Of the
country, including the grasshopper territory
in the West
Year: 1874

Seven thousand longshoremen are on strike
in the city and twenty steamship companies
are combined in the determination to dis
pense with their services rather than pay the
wages they demand. It is perilous adven-
ture for men to leave their labor at this time
of year and in q city crowded as ours is by
thousands Of men out of employment and
with needy, perhaps even hungry, families to
support Without going into the technicalities
of the case as to whether the reduction in
pay which the employers OF labor endeavor
to enforce is an injustice to the men the
impoicy of giving up at this time of year
any labor that will keep the pot boiling ought
to be clear to the common sense of every
person concerned. 1t is proper, undoubtedly,
for men to wish to get the best wages they
can it is the common and natural impulse
of all to endeavor to hold on to what
they have, and men, no doubt will
resist reduction more tenaciously than
they will demand increase. But as their
right to strike in support of their demands is
conceded, the right of the employers to get
their work done as cheaply as possible goes
with it Can the places of these men be sup
piled by others who can do the work as well,
and who will willingly work for what these
men refuse This is the one practical point
in the case, and this is the point the strikers
should have considered Can they enforce
their demand? If they cannot they foolishly
put in peril the comfort the very existence,
of their wives and children every hour that
they hold out. Some time ago all the stokers
in the London gas works struck for wages.
Their occupation was somewhat like that Of
the Iongshoremen-a labor that new hand of
ordinary intelligence could learn to do in
from two weeks to q month as well as it wns
done by the oldest hand New men were
employed and taught, and not hand
of the strikers was ever taken on
again. That is the peril Of going on strike
in occupations where it is ordinary and not
skilled labor that is called for. It is esti-
mated that there are fifty thousand men out
of employment in the city, and the greater
part of these will be willing to work for the
reduced wages that the longshoremen refuse.
Men act without due thought in venturing
OF the sbosinning of winter risk that may de-.
prive them 81 tie means Of sui suibsiistencs- its
especially married men with families Single
men may take the chances and sacrifice good
employment in disputes Of the abstract rights
Of capital and labor; but men with wives and
little ones dependent on them for bread, if
they indulge in such undertakings, should be
sure before they begin that the chances are
not overwhelmingly against them.
Year: 1874

ical battles.


But, unless we are misinformed, the strong
willed President who never quailed under
military reverse, has already taken far more
decided step in the political strategy which is
to retrieve the horrible slaughter of the politi
cal Wilderness. If the news we have received
is true it may turn out that the exultation Of
the democrats may prove as vain as the ex-
ultation Of General Lee after the checks
he gave the Union commander in the
early stages of his overland march
toward Richmond. 1t is in Grants character
to exhibit the same. dogged and victorious
resolution in political AZ in military contests.
Any other general than Grant would have re-
treated to Washington after the appalling
slaughter Of the Wilderness battles. But the
indomitable Grant pressed on by a skilful
series Of flank movements, and, in spite Of
some subsequent disasters, he planted his
army near enough to Richmond to insure his
final triumph. The character of the man has
not changed, and the same pride of success,
the same logged and indomitable resolu-
ton which refused to acknowledge, as any
other commander would have acknowledged,
that he was beaten at the Wilder
ness, May perhaps bear President Grant
onward after the apparently ovaFwhslms
ing political checks he has experienced
in the recent elections. There were three or
four occasions in General Grants military
career when he would have gore under if his
peerless strength of character had not rescued
him. The frothy exultation of the democratic
party may prove as premature and short-lived
rs that of the Confederates after their transient
successes if Grant should evince the same
vigor in politics which he exhibited in war.
If our information is correct he has already
done so


We learn from Washington that on Thurs
day last the President sent cable despatch
to Paris to Minister washburne, request
ing his immediate return to Washington.
II this information is anrheptic--and we
Year: 1874

LoUlsrANA AEFA1Rs.-The follow


ing is special dispatch to the New


York Herald from Washington, De.
cember IL: ..


A large delegation of Louisianians,
headed by Congressman Sheldon,


visited the President to-day to lay


before him the present condition Of
the State. The result of the recent
election will be promulgated next
Sunday, and it is believed here that
the board will declare the Repub-
licans successful, which would give
them a majority in the lower house
and the State Treasurer. 1t was as-
serted again that. the White Leaguers
would attempt to. iDtimidate the Re-
turning Board. The President replied
that be could not order troops in an-
ticipation Of trouble, but orders
would be sent to the commandant of
New Orleans to hold his troops in
readiness. The s. President said he
bad already telegraphed to Governor
Kellogg that if there was a. renewal
of violence it would be put down
with strong hand that he might
telegraph again, and in that case he
would authorize Governor Kellogg to
make his dispatch public. He would
carry out, ip case of further troubles,
the policy laid down in his message.
He would not tolerate rebellion, and
at another .attempt there would be
somebody hurt. He would not suffer
defiance of the laws. On Monday the
Speaker will appoint q special com
mittee of seven members to proceed
to New Orleans to investigate the
condition Of affairs there. This is in
accordance with a resolution adopted
last Wednesday. Legislation is to be
based on the report Of this committee.
1t is said the Speaker will select the
committee from the members re-
elected, and who, therefore, will
serve in the next Congress. It is un-
derstood here that in case of further
troubles. in Louisiana either General
Sheridan or General Terry will be
sent down to take command. Both
are men Of decided character, and the
appointment Of either would do much
to discourage the White Leagucrs.
The Louisianians here are rejoicing
tonight over the aspect of affairs. :
Year: 1874

Mr. Stamps stamped into this city,
yesterday, as sort of relay between
his point of departure and the point he
was after getting to, which was Hen
derson, frisky young village in
Rusk county. Stamps had the hole in
his pantaloons full Of capital, and in
logging it around the city, brought it
out once or twice, and it caught the
eye of a rascal, and finding out which
way Mr.. Stamps was going, he went
out of the city ahead of him, and as he
was riding along the road, steps out
from the side of the highway, takes
Mr.. Stamps horses bride and says
"Stop ~ Stamps checks up and awaits
results. He is then told that he is just
the man wanted, and at the moment
he was SO infused, another kind
stranger steps out on the other side of
the road and then the two blindfold
Mr.. Stamps with his hat, by tying it
down over his face, and pinning his
legs take him Off from the highway
about a half mile and then whistle
up another confederate and they all go
through him. After getting all the
money, three hundred and fifty dol
lars, gold, silver and greenbacks, they
did not take time to take off his man
acles and the obscuring hat, but tell
him he ought to be thankful that he is
left his horse and life, they made their
escape. After considerable exertion,
Mr.. Stamps gets loose and comes to the
city and tells this episode to Messrs.
Schneider & Davis. Efforts have been
made by the proper authorities to REIN
state Mr.. Stamps with his stamps.
Year: 1874

1t is reported that the outlaw and
horse thief lately killed in Hill county,
gave the names of over forty Of his
gang, in different parts of the country,
many of whom were speedily arrested.


Some of them had been long suspected.
One, it is said, in trying to escape on a
stolen horse, was riddled with balls,
somewhere toward dyohEson county. If
this report is true, and itcomes through
a respectable channel, we shall expect
to hear of the death Of numerous noto-
rious characters. The people are be-
coming so deeply incensed at thieves
and robbers, that lynch law is apt to
come into play. We greatly deplore
such a condition of things, and can
never lend sanction to citizens execut-
ing men who can be brought to the bar
of justice and tried according to law.
1t is true that very extraordinary cases
arise, where it seems the safety and
even the lives of a community may de
mand summary vengeance ON out
laws But such eases are exceptional
Year: 1874

AS the legislature will adjourn next
Monday, it seems more than possible
that they may do so without even sub
mitting amendments to the constitu-
ton. If so, those who denounce them
for refusing to call a convention, will
have double cause to complain of their
dereIictions. We notice that up to the
last dates, Notwithstanding the day of
adjournment was SO near, large num-
bers of new bills We're being introduced.
One of the evils of legislation rests in
this very fact. By continuing the in
PRODUCTION of bills till the last moment,
the eagerness of members for the pas
sage of pet measures is greatly stimu-,
lated, and the temptation to hasty leg
islation and relaxation of moral SEN
sibilities is proportionately increased.


At the proper time for discussing the
subject, we shall advocate biennial in
stead ofannual sessions ofthe legislature
and constitutional provision that
after the body has been in session for
given time, say sixty days, no new
bills shall be introduced, unless in cases
of emergency, when majority of four
fifths should grant leave.


Slight reflection will convince any
experienced man that the effect of
these two changes would be to cause
members, as soon as elected, TO go TO
work preparing the measures desired
by their constituency. Most of then,
in the interval of two years, between
sessions, would reach the capital
already prepared to introduce their
measures. Within thirty or sixty days
after meeting, all other measures
affecting general legislation could, and
in that case, would be prepared and
presented. Then, without the usual
wrangling and constant suspension Of
rules, they would quietly and orderly
go to work to consider, discuss
and act upon the business i'm
hand, each member feeling that
his measures would be reached in due
time, and not have to run the now
common hazard OF being oyerslaughed
later in the session by new bills intro
duced and engineered through by sus-
pending rules, perhaps the result Of the
ancient play, "You tickle me and I'll
tickle YOU" .''..1 Il 81,
We venture to hope and to believe
that this suggestion, as q constitu-
tional provision, will meet with the
appreciation of almost every fair
minded man in the state who is expe-
rienced in legislative bodies, and espe-
cially SO of such men as have retired
from active public life, and are ambi-
tious only for the welfare of the state.
During the interregnum between this
and the next session., we trust the
members of the legislature and the
press of the state will give the subject
! fair consideration.
Year: 1874

let them know a people given to such
habits are on the sure road to demoral-
ization and ultimate degradation. In
a country like Texas, where industry
will always secure II competency, there
can he no plea put forth to justify dis
honesty, rs In some countries where a
favored few own all the lands and the
toiling multitude are little else than de-
pendent menials. To be great people,
breathing proper self-respect, our
principles of daily intercourse must he
ciorable one toward another. The
young and the newcomer will imbibc
such sentiments and mutual conf
dence among men, almost holy in
character, will he diff'used in the land.
Such was once our condition. That
condition can be restored If good men
will it. Mothers, in ninety-nne cases
in a hundred, will lend their charming
influence to render general such tone
in the country.


In this time of rapid transition,
with thousands of young men out Of
permanent employmcnt-owning no
land-having no trade--and depend
ing upon precarious employments for
support-with the towns overstocked,
willie agricultural labor is scarce-we
have thought of our situation with
more pain than pleasure, in so far as
we referred to the state of society and
its temptations inthese few remarks.


Honest industry and fair dealing
command respect in every country
where men possess political rights
they point the way of life, clear and
Enthusiastically, to the young, and, de-
spite all the balderdash of unthinking
men about the great success of this and
that man in SO short time, the stern
lessons of experience bid us pursue the
better way wherein follow peace, clear
consciences and sweet slcep-the life,
spring Of happy families and useful
citizens. May the people of Texas
travel the sure road to such happy re-
suite
Year: 1874

A NEW York dispatch, of the 22d,
in relation to the veto message, says: {:
"Although the news Of the veto by
President Grant Of the currency bill
had not become generally known, az
the close of banking hours, the infor-
nation had spread with sufficient
rapidity to cause some excitement and
conversation at street corners on the
subject. The prevailing tone was one
of joy. The feeling inspired was a
generally hopeful one for the future.
AT the close of business at the stock
exchange, the market was strong, hav-
ing become firmer immediately upon
receipt of intelligence from Washing
'ton.n
Year: 1874

lit be true, as telegraphed from
Austin, that clerk in the state depart
ment' broke the seals of the bids for
the public printing, in order to enable
one party to underbid another, we
trust he may receive such prompt and
severe punishment as the crime de-
serves. Let every such tendency to
rascality in officials be nipped in the
bud. The bids, under seal, were depos-
lied in the statsB department for safe
keeping until the day on which they
were to be opened by the state print
ing board, and it was as base for thai
clerk to open them a sit would beto rot
the mails, and should be SO regarded
Though he may have spouted democ.
racy for years, let him suffer the igno-
miny of his baseness.
Year: 1874

The twelve o'clock law was legally
tackled yesterday, at the mayors court
in the case brought up against the
"Two Brothers" for keeping open their
saloon after that hour. The case on
both sides was ably conducted, City
Attorney Edwards exhibiting his legal
abilities to fine advantage, and the
defendants counsel brilliantly defend
ing their side of the case.


The verdict of the jury was "not
guilty." but we are informed by one of
the members of the firm of the 1.-TWO
Brothers. that it is not their inten-
tion to keep open after the hour indi-
Gated and that punctually at twelve
o'clock they will close their doors. In
the words of Captain Tom Ranahan
s'Our establishment will never violate
city ordinance"
Year: 1874

Supposed Capture OF two OF the San


Antonio Mail RObbers-All Praise


to Sheriff Barkley Marshal Peak,


officer Crabb and Ex-Gfilcer Phares-


Let the People Enrol Them In The


Legion Of Honor.


The officers of Dallas county are mas
ters of the situation. They have struck
the keynote of swift and stern punish
ment to the violators of the law, and
they are melting it out with a mailed
hand. Not day, scarcely an hour
passes but the trap is sprung and a
Vengeance certain as lightning strikes
the culprit. On Saturday evening Mar
shall Peak, in making his rounds,
chanced to stop in the hotel on Main
street, east of the Central road, kept by
Mr.. Rollins. A face in the crowd
seated around attracted his attention,
and quick as thought it suddenly
flashed upon him that the man who
had fixed his gaze, was none other than
one of the bandits who had
robbed the United States mail
on its way to San Antonio some
weeks ago, photographs of those
'sgentlemen of the roaP' having been
furnished the sheriff of this county.
Satisfied that one of the men was be-
fore him, he quietly informed him
that he was his prisoner and at once
lodged him in Jail. He gave his name
rs w. ID. Wilder, but from papers
found upon his person there can be no
doubt but Wilder is an assumed name,
and that he is the notorious outlaw
and mail robber, William Reed. Later
in the evening, Marshal Peak arrested
another suspicious character, who gave
his name as Bidwell, and who an
swered in part to another photograph
in the possession of the marshal, but
he was released in about an hour after
wards by that officer, he not thinking
that there was sufficient grounds for
OBTAINING him. Subsequent develop
ments disproved the judgement
of the marshal, and he at once
dispatched Officer Crabb and ex-
Officer ,Phares in search OF him. With
the usual success which attends the
efforts of these gentlemen, they found
Bidwell three miles this side of Scyene,
fast asleep or feigning slumber, in a
grove of timber near the public road.
Taking him in custody they brought
him to this city, and placed him In
Jail. ~


There seems to be no question In the
minds of the sheriff and marshal that
they have got the right "birds."
Everything found upon them, papers,
books, letters and many other things
form almost fiawless links In the chain
of evidence against them. Immedi-
ately on their arrest, Sheriff Barkley
telegraphed to the United States mar
shal at Austin, and received a reply
that he would be in this city to-day.


Not only the people of the. city Of
Dallas and county, but every citizen OF
the state, aye, even those of the whole
union, owe unbounded thanks to Sher-
iff Barkley, Marshal Peak, Officer
Crabb and ex-Officer Phares for this
splendid stroke of executive shrewd-
ness, promptitude and courage.
z T.
Year: 1874

GOVERNOR KEMPER, in especial mes
sage to the Virginia Legislature, sug-
gests the necessity for thoroughly
amending the state consultation. He
opposes the creation of a constitutional
convention for this purpose, or that the
general assembly should assume the
risk of revising the whole constitution,
and proposes the appointment Of q
commission composed of five or seven
statesmen to frame such a constitution
as would commend itself to the legisla-
ture and people, TO be submitted at the
next annual session Of the present leg
islature.
Year: 1874

WE have made careful inquiry and
are pleased to say that all the thorough
bred cattle in and near Dallas, i'm
ported last fall and winter, are doing
well up TO this time. The fine bull,
Lopefeliow, Is In excellent condition.
Year: 1874

amounting to $50, 900, 600 is redeemable
in legal tenders on call. 1t may be
ssid that such return of fractional


currency for redemption is impossible,


but let steps be taken for return TO
a specie payment basis, and 1t will be
found that silver will take the place OF
fractional currency as rapidly as it can
be supplied. When the premium on
gold reaches a sufficiently low point,
with the amount OF United States notes
TO be issued permanently within proper
limits, and the treasury so strength
ened as TO be able to redeem them In
coin ON demand, ID win then be safe
Year: 1874

We have recently added to our stock In this de-
psrtmcnt by the purchase of LARGE QUANTITY
OF NEw-CRoP TEAS of the different varieties,


and hence we are now prepared to oGer special In
Year: 1874




The enemy lay in wait in the middle
of what they call here bush, but which
should be more appropriately called a
Jungle it is so dense in some places
that one wonders at first sight how
naked people have the temerity to risk
their bodies in what must necessarily
punish their unprotected cuticles most
puinfully. This jungle probably cov-
ers many hundred acres, literally chok
ing the earth with its density and luxu-
rance. 1t admits every kind of
shrub, plant, and flower into close
companionship, where they intermin6le
each others luxurious stalks, where
they twist and twinc in each others
long, slender arms about one another,
and defy the utmost power of the sun to
penetrate the leafy tangle they have
reared 10 and Is feet above the dark
earth This is the "bush" into which
the Aslantee warriors creep in ON all
fours and lie in wait in the gloomy RE
cesses for the enemy. 1t was in such a
locality as this that Sir Garnet found
the Ashantees, and where he suffered
such losses in his staff and officers. Un-
tit the sonorous sounds of Danish mus
kerry awoke the echoes few of the En-
glish suspected the foe so near. Until
they themselves betrayed their presence
the English might have searched in
vain for the hidden enemy.
Year: 1874




The prospect for prices in the spring
is good, because there is really large
proportion of the crop of 1873 that is
not fit to market, and the available sur
plus is probably not large enough to
press heavily on the market. A larger
demand than usual is expected from
New England this winter, as that sec
ton forbore to lay in supplies till tempt
ed to do so by the low prices induced by
the panic of September.
Year: 1874

10 Le EditOr OF The Tribune


SIR A friend of mine has met with rebuff
IN trying a deed OF charity. which am afraid Will
prevent bis attempting anything in that line for some
time 10 come IL happened ia Ibis His wife met
poor who told very pitiui story about us
baud being unable 80 Get work very tDing the bouss
Year: 1874

We hope the Returning Board will do its
duty fairly and honestly. If our political
opponents have q majority, let there be no
attempt to deprive them of the fruits Of
their victory. We regret the result of the
late election, but it is the duty of all good
citizens to submit to the will of the ma
jority. ..


In republic the majority must rule. If
they do not rule we'll and wisely that is
misfortune which must be borne peacefully
till such time as the majority of voters can
be induced to cast their ballots for the other
side.


If any man calling himself Republican
shall attempt. or propose to attempt, any
fraudulent counting out" Of Democrats
who are elected, or counting in Of Repnb-
Gcans who are defeated, we shall oppose
and denounce him without hesitation:
Every candidate who has received legal
majority fairly must be installed in the
Office 70 which the people have elected him.
-Monroe Inteliyencer.
Year: 1874

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Wac sold in this city


In the last drawing


In the last drawing
Louisiana State single number lottery.
Louisiana State single number lottery.