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Year: 1875

NEWPORT. RI July Is. 1878
The sunken bark Bessie Rogers Is in the inner
harbor mot Portland having been towed there by the
New York Coast WreckIng Co.'S steamer Relief from the
upper harbor with view OF having smoother water In
which to discharge OF iron. After the cargo
is all discharged and sod the vessel will also have to be
sold by order of the insurance Of which
is the Great Western Marine Insurance Co. OF New York
1t understood that the New YorK Coast Wreckng Co
to receive 65 cent Of the value of the and
John Coggeshall Agent Of the Board OF Under
writer's has the entire supervision Of the disposition Of
the vessel and cargo he been successful in SELL
ing half OF the iron fair price He nego.
tiaung with several founderies in Massachusetts, for
balance, and the prospect that the whole matter
which has been long and difficult one will be settled
at an early date. Hundreds have visited the wreck
since she brought into the inner harbor, and
she one of the objects Of interest with the vs
tors at this Watering resort
Year: 1875

De- NOTICE TO CAPTAINS OF VESSELS ENTER
ING THE PORT OF NEW ToRK AT NIGHT-The NEW
YoRK HERALD has adopted a distinguishing Coston night
signal for use board the HERALD yacht show
ing while burning the coors green. red, changing
from one 10 the other succession be
era miles distant Captains OF upon seeing this
signal will oblige by preparing any marine news
they may have the ship News Department Of the
HERALD


Rs- Persons desirous Of communicating with vessels
arriving at New York do so by addressing TO such
vessels, care OF HERALD news yacht pier No East
River New York Letters received from all parts Of the
world and promptly delivered. Duplicates are re-
quired
Year: 1875

TROUBLE AT FALL RrvER.-Contrary
to the hopes of the manufacturers, the
resumption OF work at Fall River,
Massachusetts,, yesterday, was but an
Indifferent success. which finally de-
generated into a troublesome failure.
The mills were thrown open, the bells
rung. gongs sounded and whistles
blown, and AZ the operatives presented
themselves they were asked If they
would or would not sign the agree,
ment that they will not hereafter be.


long to or be influenced by the action
of any association or combination
whose members are subject to the
will of the majority in matter OF
wages, or any other subject connected
with the free right of any person to
work for whom and at such rates as
they may see fit. Those who would
not sign were requested to disperse
and those, who would passed into the
mills. Some of the mills were started
with limited force, but in the course
of the day the strikers commenced the
work of mobbing and intimidation,
stoning some Of the mills and causing
many who had resumed to quit work
Year: 1875

A PRRsIRTRNT LITTLE THIEF.- Last
evening little negro boy named Trusty
was arrested second time for attempt
ing to steal from the residence of Philip
Quigley. King street above Sixth. On
the way to the Hall the little rascal
fought officer Hope most viciously, biting
and scratching like wildcat. and Civ
ing him more trouble in the arrest than
a man could. He is too young for trial
and punishment, but he will probably be
sent to Jail for q season.
Year: 1875

Editors Dispatch Please ask our city TO-


thers to appoint lamplishters, relieving The


police from this duty, and leaving them at
full liberty to deal with thieves and rogues.


The existing arrangements are the best pos.
sible for the thieves, who can tell to nicely
where Mr.. Policeman will be at a given time
when on his round lighting or eXtinguisbing
the lamps he is compelled to show bis
hand, and loses the game. Alter this and
we may expect better things from the Off
GERS.


NV respects to Senator Pridemore, and
with bis permission will be happy to intro.
Guce him to one of the meetings of the


British Association (Without betraying him),
and be shall judge for himself if there is
ANYTHING to fear from treason and plottingS
against the State or country we have adopted.
Instead, he will find asocial, friendly gather:
ing, and the principal topic Of discussion to
be how and by what means shall each men,
Der do the most good to our fellow-country.
men here and to the community in which
We live,


Having wandered from the Council cham.
Der to the Senate house, you might just ask
that body to put a tax on all firearms. In
England the license is ten shillings and six
pence on each gun-S262. The benefit
would be felt in the State EXchequer, In the
decrease of murderous assaults, and the at.
tendant expenses of prosecution also, in


the increase of the feathered tribes, who will
gladden. our lives by their songs and repay
us hundredfold for OUR care of them by
keeping under the swarms Of insects which
are making such havoc throughout this con-
tnent. Ever since landed in .his country
I have been struck with the disposl'
ton everywhere exhibited to waste


and destroy both inanimate and ami


mate nature. Not one person, perhaps,
in five hundred takes any pains to preserve,
but from the school-boy upwards all are bent
on shooting whatever in the shape Of wild
bird or animal they can get within reach of.
A stop should be put to this wanton destruc'


tiYeness, and Virgi may become very


Garden of Eden. And further, in this tax


may be found means for paying the State


debt, and it will benefit the State at the same
time.


Concluding you will execute these com


missions in proper manner, and hlnting


that thereon may hang another tale (tail),
am, yours, SOLOMON GRUaPUs.
Year: 1875

A CoLoRED SOLDIER ON THE WAR-PATH.-
Henry Garnett, a member of the Carney
Guards, went out to drill with bis company
last night, but got drunk: being remonstra-
ted with by his lieutenant he became disor-
derly and was arrested by Policeman Toler.
He is in a bad way, for lie will probably be
fined by the Police Justice and courtmar-
tailed By his company.
Year: 1875

JAIL FOR THIRTY DAys.-Walter Will
liams (colored) was yesterday sent to Jail for
thirty days for stealing one piece of iron OF
the value of $3.50, the property of Bossieux
e Brother
Year: 1875

The most essential thing to have in material point of view is cash. Thousands of farmers and thous- ands of laborers can testify tJ this statement at the present tifhs. The worse possible thing to the mass of farmers is the credit sys- tenn which has made slaves of them. Debt has entailed untold suffering upon many man, and upon his children. It is time that farmers in the south as well as in every other portion of the country, should stop contracting their growing crops for things to be used in the present. Farmers must learn that debt means slav- cry, and freedom means keeping out of it. Economy and a strict cash system will lead to compe tency and nothing else. Farms all over this country are under mortgages, oftentimes given to adjust debts which ought not to have been contracted. Let man come down to bread and water, if necessary, but he must keep out of debt if he would prosper'-Mid- land Farmer.
Year: 1875

Elsewhere we give the finding of the court of claims in the Hot Springs case, as to the title of Rector. Although there are five parties-claimant before the court, there are, so far as the claimants are concerned, but three adverse titles asserted. As to the claim set up by two of these parties, to- wit, Hale and the Beldings, the court finds that they have no title whatever, either legal or equita- ble. The case, it is supposed, will present a new and interesting question to the Supreme Court, and we shall be not a little aston ished if the position taken by LOT ing be not sustained by the Stu preme Court.

 The case is of peculiar interest to the people of Arkansas as it in wolves the question as to whether the most renowned springs in the world belong to Q citizen of our state and constitute part of our wealth or is merely a reservation of the United States.
Year: 1875

From the sources of information at hand, our exchanges and pri- vate letters, we are pretty well advised as to the condition and prospect for crops in more than half of the counties of the state, and in every county from which we have advices the crops are in a fourishing condition and the outlook cheering. The grain and fruit crops are better than com mon, and the scarcity of provision and provender which has serious ly cramped many this year will not be known next year. The wheat and corn and oats crops are better than has been known for many seasons. There will be very little breadstuff shipped to Ar kansas this year. The cotton, although small, IS now healthy and taking a growth which, with out unforeseen casualty, will cer- tainly insure a good average crop. The acreage in cotton will not differ greatly from last year, while the amount of grain is much larger, many new-ground farms having been planted. There is also manifest a disposition to di- rect some attention to grasses, and if the experimental paintings are satisfactory, we may expect this to be a material part of our agricultural products in the future.

 Altogether we see ample room to congratulate our farmers, and for them to expect an ample re- muneration in their farm products for their.. years labor.

 Two or three good crops, coup led with frugality and fair deal- ing will give our state an impetus which will drive want from our land and leave peace and plenty smiling at our doors.
Year: 1875

PREVENTIVE FOR ARMY AND Ger WoRMs.-A great deal of damage is being done by the army and cut worm in the truck patches throughout the country, and we are glad to be able to lay before our reaners positive and speedy remedy for the evil: Mir. Q. D. Maxwell informs us that he and several other gentlemen have found certain cure for these pests in the use of the elder. Their manner of procedure is to cut the elder in small branches and scat ter along the rows of potatoes, cabbage, &c.; and the result has been an immediate destruction of the worms.-Bentonville Ad vance.
Year: 1875

It would seem that none but the trooly loyal are expected to participate in the centennial exhi' bition, as the commissioners ap- pointed from the different states are required to take the iron clad oath. This means nothing more nor less than a desire to ex- clude the southern states from participation in the centennial.- Fayetteville Democrat.

 This is all bosh, and it is a pity that such talk should be indulg- ed in by sensible people. We be- lieve no such stuff, and think southern papers are doing the cause of the south an injury to make such i'll l-timed observations as the above. The south is ex- pected to participate in the Cen tennial, and no iron clad oath will be required of her commissioners, either. Through mistake q copy of this old oath was sent to one of the commissioners from Georgia, but Secretary Fish explained the mistake, and we see TO room for such nonsense as the above.
Year: 1875

SPECULATION IN WHEAT.-We commend the movement now un- der way in the West t6 put sh end to buying and selling wheat son call" This is tile worst form of gambling, far worse thah the tricks of Jay Gould and his com rades on worthless shares. We trust the movement will prevail and that the time will come wlieit an honest merchant will as soon enter a gambling saloon and bet on roulette table as to buy and sell wheat as it is now done in so many of the western towns.-N. Y. Herald.
Year: 1875

way and make room for better men. It is the energetic, hard working man who will come in responce to our invitations. Lazy men and idlers do not come to open new countries and develop new mines. It is the man of iron nerve and will who undertakes these things. "Inauditus" uses the figure of a city hackman to describe our efforts for immigra- tion. This is good. We fear our friend "Iuauditus" don't even un- derstand the hack business. We can imagine if his ideas should prevail, our country would come out about like he would if he were to undertake to compete with those active wide-awake hackmen for g living. He would drive up some where way out from the rest and while they were scampering about here and there securing all the passengers, he would be too nice and timid to open his mouth, and would sit upon his seat allowing passengers to hunt him up; and while the others made money, he and his team would starve. "Inauditus," look at this matter again and see if you cannot give us some more commendable ideas on it.
Year: 1875

MR. ED1roR:-Doubtless, many of your readers, upon noting the title of this article will think, and justly too, that you and your con- tributors must have immigration on the brain. But I take differ ent stand from the authors of most of the previous articles on this subject. It seems that the South, and more especially Ar kansas, is determined to maintain the attitude of a supplicant. First-we lent our piteous cries for a just and liberal government, and having obtained that to a considerable extent, we seem dis posed still to beg, and now we are crying, and to a disgusting ex- tent for immigration. We can not pick up newspaper that is not continuously calling in loud, beseeching terms, for people to move here, as though, after hay ing worked out our own saliva tion with fear and trembling, we are wholly unable to enjoy the same without the presence ofthose from other states, who, while we were actually needing help, not only disdained the idea of coming here, but, some of whom stood aloof and berated us in the most bitter terms. Are we still help less? Have we not brain and muscle? Can we not after hay ing, with almost incredible hard ships obtained our rights, i'm prove on the same, happily our homes, and sustain our govern ment without others coming in and directing us? Now do not think that am opposed to immi- grafton. Far be it. On the other hand 1 think that immigra- tion of the proper sort would be an advantage to our state. But l am decidedly opposed to an ever lasting supplication to shose of other states to come, as if our very existence depended upon it. If others come in our midst let us receive them kindly, bid them welcome, and lend all proper as- sistance; but if they wish to re- main where they are, or move to other parts, let them go in peace and not continually harrass him and others with the cry: Lo here! come here! like a parcel of hack drivers at the depot or wharf of some large city. The tone of our newspapers seem strongly to indi- cate that immigration is wholly indispensable. It is true we have a vast territory of unimproved lands, and other undeveloped re- sources, but we also have a vast population of idlers. Better set about trying to induce them to work than to draw others here, for immigration will necessarily increase the idle as well as the in dustrious population, and in a greater ratio, for, generally speak ing, the industrious are the last to break up and migrate, while the indolent are ever ready to hasten wherever there is . noise. Then let us remember the story of the "Lark and the Farmer" and not cry to others, for within and from ourselves must at last proceed all real and permanent advances toward a higher and happier life.

 INAUDITUs.
Year: 1875

CRoPs AND WEATHER.-Thcre was rain Saturday night, and quite a heavy rain Sunday. This will keep the farmers very busy fight ing the grass for several days, though it will hardly do any harm. Corn never looked better; some have "laid by." Cotton is doing well, though somewhat in the grass. Three squares to one stalk were reported from the other side of the river last week.-Des Arc Citizen,
Year: 1875

Frolich, in the Record of the 12th inst, writes up an elaborate and very readable article on Lit tie Rock; in the course of which he gives due notice to the meeting of the Press Association, and pays handsome compliments to most ofhis brother "quill drivers by name. We make our bow to him for a kindly notice of our humble self.
Year: 1875

INAUDITUS' LETTER.

 Elsewhere we put in print a communication from 'Inauditus" on the subject of immigration. We cannot endorse the sentiment of Inauditus and are disposed to believe that he is looking at the matter in altogether the wrong light and does himself a great in justice to give expression to his views in this manner. He starts out by saying that we and our contributors must have "immigra- tion on the brain" If being thoroughly committed to the i'm migration movement means 'im- migration on the brain," we've got it. As to our contributors, we have not been able, until "In- auditus" came to the front, to get a word out of any one on the sub feet, and he seems to be "a little off'' on the question. We rejoice to see that the press of the state is alive to this question, and in a few years from now the people will thank the press for it, for the result of their work will bring prosperity and advancement into our country.

 "Inauditus" asks Are we help less? Have we not brain and muscle" If not totally helpless, we are almost so, at least. Look at the hundreds of thousands of acres of as fine lands as ever crow flew over lying waste, wild and idle. Where is the muscle to lay these forests and transform them into fields of waving grain and grass, and yellow, golden corn. We want these lands made pro- ductlve, and we must have the muscle to do it. Look at the millions of tons of coal, iron, lead, gypsum, silver anu precious min erals which lie buried in our hills; enough to enrich an empire, and still profiting us nothing because we have neither the means or muscle to utilize them. Talk about us not needing help! Why, we are literally mouldering amidst mass of elements sufficient to make us a nation of unequaled wealth and splendor. But not withstanding this we barely make a living because we are like one man picking up a mountain of iron. Shall we moulder on and vegetate amidst a wilderness and not ask aid from the thickly pop ulated statesp And in asking it are we assuming the role of sup pliants or beggars as Inauditus would make it appear9 No; we offer millions to those who will come, and still we have millions left for ourselves. "Inauditus" admits that we have "a vast terri tory of unimproved lands and other undevcloped resources" but he says we have avast population of idlers also. Let us see about our population. We have an area of 52,19s square miles and our population in 1870 was 4S4,47l. Our area is one sixth larger than the area of the state of New York, and yet the population of our whole state, does not equal that of scores of cities in the eastern states. We have only about nine inhabitants to the square mile, and we undertake to say that no country can make any progress in the agricultural industries with so sparce population. We have some idlers of course, perhaps too many, but the best way in the world to make them begin to stir themselves IS to induce industri- ous, energetic men to come to our country; then these idlers will either have to stir themselves to keep up, or they will have to give
Year: 1875

We have seen several lots of apples brought in from the rural districts during the past week. The fruit crop of every descrip- tion is very abundant and of fine quality.-Star of Hope.

 SHARP.

 Bolted meal shipped from St. Louis to this place is selling at
Year: 1875

1t IS favorite argument of those
theorists who oppose currency re-
form, to attribute the general stagna-
ton of business to over-produc-
tion;" and it is surprisingly strange
that intelligent people should for a
moment entertain such an idea.
What is over-production? Is it not
the production Of an excess beyond
what is required by mankind for its
comfortable existence? Most cer-
tainly it is; and it is a condition to
which no community ever has attain
ed, nor probably will attain. 1t is a
condition utterly incompatible with
want and poverty, and when it is
reached the millennium will have ar
rived.


TO talk of over-production when
and where large proportion of the
people are destitute of the actual
necessaries of life, seems to US so
obviously foolish that we are surpris-
ed to hear the argument used.
What is it that is produced in ex-
cess? Certainly not articles of food,
for many suffer for want of food.
Still more certainly it is not articles
of clothing, for many more have
hardly sufficient clothing to hide
their nakedness, let alone to protect
them from the inclemency of the
weather. Articles of furniture are
still more inadequately supplied, for
a vast majority of families have not
Year: 1875

The Rochester Post has at length
placed itself fairly ON record, as fa-
voring legislation to restrain railroad
extortion. We are glad of this. We
are far from being one of those shall
low pretenders, who, while advocat-
ing reforms themselves, are jealous
Of everybody who sides with them
and abusive of all who oppose them.
We are truly glad to have the Post,
Minneapolis Tribune, Pioneer-Press
and all other papers coming to the
aid of the people, and advocating
a measure of such vast importance
to western farmers. We wish them
God-speed in the good work, and
shall not complain if they are pre-
ferred above ourself, although we
commenced the work years ago, and
have withstood the heat and bur-
then of the day.


We are sorry, however, to see
that the Post reflects severely and.
we think, somewhat unjustly on the
congressional transportation CON-
mittee of which Hon. VIM. Window
is chairman. True, we thought con-
cerning that subject last year about
as it does now, but we have studied
the matter more thoroughly since
and are satisfied that we were wrong.


Neither will the Wisconsin and
Fox river canal, nor the improve
ment of the mouth of the Mississippi,
afford US water transportation in
winter, when it is most needed, for
the simple reason that they will
Year: 1875

enough for their comfort. So, too,
with fuel, the lack of it occasions a
vast amount of suffering, illness and
death.


In what, then, does the excess of
production exists? Not in articles
OF luxury, surely, for these are not
sufficiently abundant for more than
meagre minority to possess them.
For the life of US we cannot find
single fact to sustain this argument of
over-production, so far as it relates
to any of the necessities or comforts
of life, and are forced to the conclu
sion that those who use it will have
to limit it to liquors, tobacco,
and other deleterious stimulants, of
which it may be said that any guam
tity is an excess. But it will be con-
ceded that it would be palpably un-
fair to found the argument on such
beggarly premise.


The truth is, then, that there is no
over-production, nor can there be
any so long as the supply is made
quate to afford every individual
member of society enough for his
comfortable maintenance; and the
argument is obviously false and ab-
surd. The trouble is, and always
has been, that mans incidence has
interfered with his providence, and
he has been satisfied with under-pro-
duction-with producing less than
his wants demand. AS society is
organized, the indolent are enabled
to prey upon the industrious, and
those who suffer want most severely
are those whose labor produces what
the drones enjoy in excess. The
latter are shrewd enough to appreci-
ate this, and their efforts are con-
sistently directed to compelling the
laboring classes to pay them tribute.


No more powerful contrivance to
effect this result can be designed
than an artful currency system; and
no currency system was ever devised
that was better calculated to draw
from the labo1ing classes their en-
tire earnings, than that which is now
in vogue in this country. 1t exacts
tribute by a double process, and
makes the laborer dependant upon
and the slave of the capitalist. The
man who sustains it is an enemy to
his kind, whether he does so vicious
ly or ignorantly, for he contributes
to elevate the possessors of wealth
into power and authority, and de-
grade the people generally into
"mere hewers of wood and drawers
of water," into mere servents of a
monied oligarchy.


Let the people not be misled by
such flimsy fallacies as this plea of
over-production, but let them de-
mand Of their government, which
they sustain by their blood and
their treasure, that it shall provide
them with an honest, cheap and
abundant currency, so that they may
at least be relieved from that op-
pressive tribute which |ls drawn from
them in the form of interest.