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Year: 1877

OUR MADRID CORRESPONDENT in an interest
ing letter, tells how the Cuban situation looks
at the Spanish capital. To Campos, the present
general all eyes are turned the hero who will
retrieve the honor of the national arms and re-
store the Spanish ascendancy in the rcbellious
island Perhaps he will but the prospects ut
present arc not very bright Campos is, how
ever, the ablest and most resoute commander
Spain has yet sent to Cuba, and if he. with the
large army at his disposal fails she might as
well give up the contest and let Cuba 20 in peace
Year: 1877

FROM AN ENGLISH JOURNAL we transfer to
our columns an able and thoughtful article on
journalism interesting not alone to the makers
of newspapers, but to the general reading pub
lie The criticisms made in it apply equally well
to our own country to England. There, as
here, it is customary with u certain class of pub
lie men to depreciatc newspaper work and
achievement, and. rs our contemporary points
out, they generally the very persons who
are most indebted to journalism. Az the ag-
gregate intelligence of the British Parliament is
far less than that of the British press so is that
OF Congress or half dozen Congresses below
that Of the journalists of the United States. The
magnificent work Of Stanley and Of Forbes rs
contrastcd with the work and records Of two
penny generals is stingingly commented upon
by our contemporary
Year: 1877

beast in all respects like unto them .But" said the
fox, "you have served nothing Tor yoursc Little
Wolf called for water His paws were yet dripping
with the blood Of the beast He dipped his paws IN
the water and scattered the blood and winter all over
tho country occupied by the Nez Perces saying


From this shall spring people to nhabit this land
with me-" Little Wolf became transformed into Nez
Perces chief aud tribe sprang up around him. Little
Wolf had como IRON behind the mountains and iousnt
this great tight and effected this wonderful deveraaco
the grounds between the south fork OF Clearwater
River and Camas Prairie. The Ncz Perces beiLg some
what dimnutve 10 size accounted Tor by reason OF
their coming from the eavings created out OF the Tag
ends OF the BEAST but what they lack IN stature they
claim they Than make up In intelligence and cum
ning taking after their ilustrious progcnor Little
Wolf Thus ends the tradition
Year: 1877

A few mornings since the milk
wagon of Mr.. s. VIM. Cox, near
Rbosedale, was harnessed and
brought to the door ready to go to
the railway station. Mr.. Cox went
into the house for a few minutes,
leavlnging "Bob" unhitched as was
the usual custom. Bob waited for
some time when, probably fearing
that the milk would be too late for the
train, he trotted off. When the own
er came out the team was gone and
he started for the station on foot.
Arriving there he found that Bob had
made the trip in good order, and had
backed up to the platform where he
was patiently waiting for the wagon
to be unloaded.


This animal was not more knowing
than one owned by a friend of ours
near Marshallton. Last winter his
little son attended school a mile
away. In the morning he rode a
favorite horse to the school where on
being turned loose he trotted home
In the evenings he was again turned
loose. and proceeding to the school
he awaited the appearance OF his
young master to be ridden home
again.-Kennd .Aduance.
Year: 1877

The White House and its inmates
are exceedingly popular. There is
refreshing absence Of pretension and
formality. The president and his
wife have courteuos, cordial man
ners, which spring from kindness of
heart. They are quick and ready in
conversation, SO that there are no
awkward pauses. They are not
afraid to converse freely and do not
appear to put any restraint upon
their utterances, as though they fear
ed Misrepresentation. This, too, is
contrast to the last regime.


Two winters ago young man
called at the White House one even
ing. Sending in his card, and writ
ing upon it that he was classmate
of Ulysses Grant, Jr., and had call
ed at his request, Mrs. Grant direct
ed the usher to show him in. When
the young man obeyed the summons
he found himself in a brilliantly
lighted drawing-room filed with
guests. He felt much embarrass-
ment, as he was total stranger, and
he saw no hostess to welcome him-
After an awkward pause he singled
out Mrs. Grant, as she was the only
lady present without a hat. He was
shaken by the hand, and no remark
made. His embarrassment was dis
tressing, and lady near by so pitied
him that, without an introduction,
she invited him to take seat beside
her.


She made inquiries about his col
lege life and friends, and soon sue
ceeded in restoring his self-possession.
When the lady rose to leave the
young man also made his adieu. AS
soon as they got beyond the thres-
hold the gentleman drew a free
breath and exclaimed elf the Lord
will forgive me for this l will never
do so again" Should he or any
other young man make similar call
now he would be received by rad
liant smile and a motherly interest
that would win his heart and cause
him to swear that Mrs. Hayes is the
best, handsomest and sweetest wo-
man ID the world.
Year: 1877

Speaking without thinking is shoot
ing without taking aim,


Stones and idle words are things
not to be thrown atrandom.


Lawyers are the virtures that hover
over perishing fortunes.


Habit uniformly and constantly
strengthens all our active exertions.


BY an agreeable anil respectful de-
pertinent a good reputation is gained.


The more We help others to bear
their burdens the lighter our own will
be.


1t 10 more wise to prevent quarrel
beforehand than to revenge it after
wards.


A good name win wear out bad
name may be turned but anickname
lasts forever. ad


II you would not have affection to
visit you twice, listen at once to what
it teaches. 'F
They who wish to build up the
structure of happiness must lay vir-
| tue as the foundation stone. y
When fish is wounded, other fish
fall upon and devour him. There's
some human nature in fishes.
Acknowledging we have been in
the wrong is only showing that we
are wiser to-day than yesterday. .
Year: 1877

The organization of the Russian army
is simple and efficient Under the law
which went into force Eve years ago,
there is an annual CONSUMPTION 20 which
all men over tsanty-one are subject The
period Of service is fifteen years, six being
spent With the regiment and nine in the
reserve. The men remain with the eologs
Year: 1877

THE VACANT CIRCUIT JUDGEsHIP.


The Tennessee Senators and members
nave united In vigorous protest against
Mr.. John Baxter for the Circuit Court
Judgeship of the Sixth Circuit. Up to
last accounts the President WAS un-
changed In his preference for Baxter,
but some Senators are still sanguine
that Baxter's pane will not be sent to
the Senate.


SENATOR BLAINE's ILLNESS.


The symptoms OF Senator Blaine were
this morning considered serious. and
his physician would not permit him to
leave for home. He had taken a severe
cold and was suffering greatly when he
received the news of the accident to his
daughter. The excitement caused by
this added to his own ailments were too
much for him. He expresses deter.
mination Of starting for home as soon as
he is able 10 do 80.
Year: 1877

To the Editor OF The tribune.


SIR How peoples tastes differ. In New
York you send your Boss" Tweeds to jail and keep
them there with the exception of little trip to for
the benefit OF their health We In Syracuse instead OF
sending ours to jai bail them out and elect them
Year: 1877

The search for the stranger who lodged at
Gunsers Hotel at East wamsburgh the night OF tho
murder OF Mr. Gunser has not yet resulted In his
The belief h s very strong that Mrs. Gunser aud tho
other inmates of tho house have not told all they know
about the tragedy man, who appears to bo by habit


tramp has been arrested not far from the OF tho
Year: 1877

murder having black eye scratched face, and blood
upon his shirt front he stated that he came from East
York and had stopped the way at several places
but nguiry reveals that he had been a OF
them. He viii probably be held to await the result OF
the COroners inquest From tile nature OF 5Ome OF the
evidence discovered yesterday there will doubtless bo
other arrests made to-day.
Year: 1877

The dead body of an infant with It's skull
fractured and marks OF strangulation about its neck
was found last night in sink at No l29 Christopher ST.
The police searching late hour tor Its Gnnitu-
Year: 1877

COMMODORE VANDERBILT was in his
eighty-third year. He came OF long
lived family, and had always, until very
recently, enjoyed the best of health,
looking at eighty, save for his silver hair,
but half that age. He was tall, of mag
nifcent physique and carried himself like
very dignitary of the Church of Eng
land, which bearing, with his constant
suit Of black and white necktie, probably
gave rise to the often-made statement,
nThe Commodore looks ike an arch.
Year: 1877

made to the House, reeonmitted and ordered
printed. A minority report was made by the four
Republican members OF the Committee on the
Privileges and Duties of the House in Counting
the Electoral Votes declaring that, in the absence
of legislative provision on the subject or authpri


tative direction from Congress, the President Of
the Senate opens counts and declares such vote


The majority resolutions from the same commit
tee were debated at considerable length. CT yt
Year: 1877

DURING the last eighteen years England
has spent nearly one thousand millions OF
dollars on her navy, and during the same
period one hundred and ten millions IN
subsidies for the maintenance of ocean
mail steamers, of which there are over
four hundred afioat, each of them liable
to be called into the Government service
during time of war. ....
Year: 1877

President Grant signed the compro.
mise bill for counting the electoral
vote, at 10 a. m. on the Goth, and sent
a special message to the Senate an
nouncing the fact. The President in
his message says he believes the bill
gives assurance that the result of the
election will be accepted without re-
sistance from supporters of disappoint-
ed candidates and that the highest of.
ficer shall not hold his place with a
questioned bill of right. The message
also alludes to the imminent peril the
country has escaped through the adop.
tion of the act. He further declares
that in no instance had the President
of the Senate exercised the power of
deciding disputed election returns.
In such a case as this, where the re.
suit is involved in doubt, it is the duty
of the law making power to provide in
advance, a lawful mode of settling the
difficulty, as to which should receive or
hold the Office. No party or citizen
loving their country can sacrifice too
much in preserving it. True liberty
and progress can only exist through
cheerful obedience to constitutional
law. The bill is calculated to meet
the present question. The country
needs and requires peace and harmony
between all sections.
Year: 1877

The mail carrier between Hot Creek
and Red Cloud was attacked by four Indians
last trip, but escaped. On the return trip he
met fifty friendly Sioux, who were en- route
to treat with Crazy Horse for his surrender
They report that party of a hundred Chey-
ennea met them, and on learning their mis-
sion dismounted them, necessitating their re-
turn to the agency. Small bands have been
seen at several points between here and In
dian Creek.
Year: 1877

The dead body 6t Charles Collins,
chief engineer of the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern railroad, was found in his house on
the morning ofthe Goth, with the appearance
OF having been liteless "a hours. One revol-
yer was held fast in his hand while another
and razor lay near him on the bed. It ia q
case of undoubted suicide by shooting. It is
supposed anxiety on account of the late acci-
dent at Ashtabula had made him deranged.
MIR. Collins family was absent at the time of
his suicide.
Year: 1877

ANCAVAd1 MuUu4Cs


Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of
the Exchequer, speaking at banquet in
Liverpool lately, made the following al
fusion to the American Presidential question:
"Nobody can witness without sympathy and
certain amount of admiration the conduct
OF the great mass OF the American people un
der the difficulties presented by the Presi-
dental question. We believe they have a
constitution which they are able satisfactor-
lily aud honestly to work out for themselves.
and even in the present great difficulty we
cannot help seeing tnat they are cndeavoriDg
by honest exertion to find a constitu Jonah
solution. The matter must come to an end
shortly. The settlement, hofe, will be
very beneficial to the commercial condition OF
the United States, and therefore also to that
OF England. am happy to think that good
feeling exists between England and the Unit
ed States in regard to the European situation"
The Chancellor expressed the opinion that
the moment was one OF anxiety, but it was
not one tor anxiety that should prevail over
the hope tor satisfactory result.
Year: 1877

embsrrass the defacto admin istration,


but will sustsin 1t In what is right
because 1t is right, at and for the


welfare of the country, and not all be-
cause of any fealty to the party that


stands defeated and condemned by the


people. The people cannot allow The


selection of their chief magistrate to


become Q thing of chance or OF sharp


practice. The frauds first Triumphant


Ia American history must bs assigned


to Its proper place among the crimes


against popular government, and


made so odious that no party will


dare to attempt its repetition. He who


Is elected President must be Inaugural


ted. Until that is settled and made
sure no democrat can be seduced from


his devotion and allegiance in any


way; not by the allurements Of office,
or even by the strong appeal in the
abandonment Of the administration of
vicious principles and dangerous pol
icies and the adoption of better doc
trines and just measures.


democrats will not instruct their
most cherished principles to the keep
ing OF power which is attained by vici-
GUS and corrupt means, They will the
rather continue their faith In the right
of the majority TO ruie In accordance
with constitutional provisions.


"All democrats rejoice with un-
bounded Joy that free republican gov
ernments are once more allowed to
the States of South Carolina and Louis
Iana. They rejoice in the good fruits
tnat peace and good order will prevail
that capital will be made secure and
labor safe, contented and happy; that
enterprise will revive and the cruel
burdens of the government and pub
lie corruption will be lifted from the
shoulders of labor and that production
will increase and lands advance ia
price. But they know that in the lan-
guage of Gov. Morton, it had become



"Good government in the States
was not free-will offering upon the
affairs of the country. For years the
democrats had contested in Congress
and before the people for free republi-
can States throughout the South, and
finally it became inevitable because
the right and truth were too strong to
be longer suppressed. In this demo-
Gratis find reason to stand more firm
ly with their party.


"Out OF power with no patronage
to dispense and no money TO distribute
but animated by the spirit Of our in
and inspired by the sentl-
ment of the right of local self-govern-
ment inherent in the people, the dem
ocratic party during the past ten years
has restored one State after another,
until now the tread of the soldier is
heard in no legislative hall, but in
every State the people are governed by
laws of their own enacting and by Of
ficers of their own choosing"


Mr.. Hendricks concluded with the
that this occasion had more
than personal significance. II pro-
that we had no sectional senti
ment no Eastern or Western policies.
The East and West and the South
were one. A wise and Just policy
would alike promote the prosperity
of each.
Year: 1877

The CITY LOAN that is now offered is


certainly inviting for those who desire
permanent investments. The time for
which bids are asked will close on Fri
day. The interest is 90 per cent higher
than the government per cent. loan
that is now offered, and the security is
quite as good. There are indications
that it will be all taken by New York
and Philadelphia bidders, and our own
people should bespeak it at once if they
want it. Five per cent. and all taxes
paid is a good interest paying bond now.
1t is likely to be above par in six months.
Year: 1877

THE speeches at the Manhattan Club.
last night, utter the sentiments of the
people Of the country. There is no truth
more fully established than that Messrs.
Tilden and Hendricks we're elected Pres
ident and Vice President. They are
now the President and Vice-President
elect. Should it please the people to in
augurate them, there is no power that
could deny them. Their will can be
made known through their representa-
tiVes in the House and the Senate. But
it may be the people will prefer to wait
until 1880 before they install these gen.
tiemen. If they please to do, so be it.
Let us have peace.
Year: 1877

1t is denied by the Treasury that any consider
able retirement aid reissue currency nave been
ELECTED BY any bank, though bank president was our
authority Tor saving recently ta this course had been
taken BY himself, aud 10 some extent by others.
Year: 1877

SALT LAKE, Utah, Sept. 10, 1877.


The Twelve Apostles have to-day issued
an epistle to the Mormon people, claiming
to have received a revelation from God on
the 4th inst. directing them to preside over
the Church without electing new
Prophet. The promulgation here of
the extraordinary document has created
excitement, surprise among the Mormons
and disgust among the Gentiles, who are too
we'll aware Of the past acts Of several of the
Twelve not to believe that the Almighty
had but small part in the matter.
In point of boldness this revelation"
goes far beyond anything that Joseph
Smith ever dreamed of, and is equalled
only by the disgusting bulletins which
Brigham Young sent forth from time to
time.


CREDULoUs, FOOLISH PEOPLE.


1t exceeds all the ideas Of the SIM
pie minded peasants to whom speak
ing Gin tongues" as st Paul de-
scribed it, is sufficiently marvellous, as
none of these God-gifted men ever
condescended to translate their gibberish
and deceptive twaddle. A mmunication
from on high, however, is something the
thick-and-thin followers of Smith are not
permitted to question. Intelligence science,
manhood-these things must have no place
in Mormonism. Like the Caffir at the fetch
and the devoted Hindoo, who falls at the voice
Of the priests before the car of Juggernaut,
to his own destruction. these deluded crea-
lures in Utah will tomorrow discuss this
epistle as though it were what it really is not
"direct command from God" It is q glar-
ing attempt to retain power over a people
which has been subjected by fraud and
violence to condition of mental and
physical slavery worse than anything
described in Oriental history.


TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE TWELVE.


Apostle Taylor is acknowledged to be
President of the quorum of the governing
body.


QUOTING PROM BRIGHAM.


The epistle is very lengthy and is signed
by oil the Apostles, who clinch their claim
by quoting from sermon delivered at
Nauvoo long ago by Brigham Young. They
quote:-'Joseph Smith conferred upon
our heads, the Twelve Apostles, all the
keys and powers belonging to the
apostleship which he himself held before
he was taken away, and no man or set Of
men can get between Joseph and the twelve
either in this world or in the world to
come" They "waited on the Lord" who
blessed them and revealed their future
course.


DOES THIS SETTLE IT?


According to the hundreds of dispatches
sent of to-day it is evident the twelve
and their friends have given orders that
the Church." meaning the untutored
masses, must accept this epistle as
settling the question of the leadership
that Heaven has conferred the ruling power
upon these twelve men, and that it will be
O capital offence to raise objections. These
men, several of whom are said to
have their names on IN indictment
list for participations in murder and other
crimes, have thus the audacity to faunt
their bigotry and craft in the teeth of this
nation, and sneer at the enlightenment of
the nineteenth century.
Year: 1877

The following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past twenty four hours
parson with the corresponding date OF las, year. as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy,
HERALD Building
Year: 1877

SPARE THE EXPENSE WHICH THE USE or
sulphur baths might entail and resort to that
equally certain and infinitely cheaper purifier and he ealor


HILLS HAIR WHISPER DYk, black brown, 81
Year: 1877

Washington dispatches state that the
army estimates are ready to be presented to
Congress when it meets in extra session On
the 18th of next month. 1t is said that the
President and Cabinet have considered the
advisability of sending to the extra session
the annual Message, with the accompanying
documents, but that at present it is
thought best to propose no general business
to Congress, and Tor this reason, reports
say, the Message will be brief, and confined
to the special business for which the Presi-
dent has called the session. There will not
be much trouble or delay over the army
appropriation. The democratic House re-
fused it at the last session because the re-
publicans had for years used the army to
interfere in southern political affairs and
would give no assurance that this ille-
gitimate use would not be continued The
Year: 1877

President has fortunately settled this ques-
tion. The House on meeting in October
will have to elect Speaker; the Senate
will have to act on the appointments
made by the President since it ad-
journed. If we may believe the threats
privately made by republican politicians
in different parts of the country the
confirmation of these appointments will
become the occasion OF an organized
There is general belief in republican
political circles that the Senate will show
great bitterness of spirit, that not few of
the Presidents nominations will be re-
jected, and that he will be subjected to sys-
tematic annoyance from many of the leaders
of his party.


If this expectation should be confirmed
the extra session will be exciting and will
last until the time when the regular ses-
sion meets. That it will last, and that, in
fact, Congress will sit continuously from
the 18th of October until the Christmas
of both parties. If republican Senators
should really venture on an organized at
tack on their administration the session
might become important as we'll as
interesting. There will be enough
republicans to act with the demo-
Gratis in both houses to repeal
the Tenure of Office act, and if they
should at the same time repeal all laws pre-
scribing four years as term of Office for
subordinates appointed by the President
they would enable him to do all that is
necessary to reform the civil service of the
government.


On the whole, it is probable that the extra
session will witness some interesting de-
bates, and it may see the beginning of that
division of parties which the regular session
is sure to complete, to the great benefit of
the country and to the satisfaction Of the
mass of voters