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Year: 1877

Has the fair minded citizen of Ell
ther party considered tue inevita-
BILE result of such a wrong as that
which has been perpetrated in Lou
isiana, if it is finally consumated by
Congress? Suppose that the Demo
Gratis, having appealed in vain to
the sense of honor of their oppo-
nents, having exhausted every
peaceful method of redress without
success, having receded step by
step, under protest, as their oppo
nents, growing bolder in fraud ad-
vanced, should finally give way
should declare that they valued the
peace and prosperity of the coun
try too highly to endanger 1t longer
by continuing contest i'll which
al the power was on one side and
all the right on the other. What
then? They would take their appeal
to the ballot boxes. Four years
from now the partirs would gather
up their strength for great strug-
gle, and the contest would he far
more bitter than the last. The Re-
publicans would probably be beat.
en-, as they we're this year, but by
more decisive majorities. What of
it2 This year it was easy, with no
previous preparation, for the West
to turn the electoral vote of two
States by means of the manipula-
tion of the Returning Boards. They
voted for T;lden, they were counted
for Hayes. What is there to pre-
vent three or four, or, if necessary,
half dozen States being turned at
the next election, if necessary, to
keep power in the hands of the rad :
icals? The same men who have
carried out this infamous conspira
cy would still be at the head of the
Government, and would probably
have been preparing for such an
emergency during all the next four
years. The army of office-holders
would have increased by thousands


lit grew under Grant fully 10000;
the army and navy would be still
more completely under Republican
control; and all the vast powers Of
the Administration would be sway
ed for one purpose. How does the
iair minded citizen like the pros
pect2 Would this be anything but
a corrupt despotism under the
name of a Republic5 Why would
it not be best for all honest citizens
TO say noU that this wrong must
not be carried through, when Re
publican Government can be saved
by peaceful means rather than wait
till the crime has been repeated, and
revolution will be our only hopey
Let the honest Republicans speak
ont now
Year: 1877

summing up the evil and the good,
we will find that the latter has been
largely in excess, calling for our
most grateful acknowledgements
to the Divine dispenser of whose
mercies we have been the unmeri-
torious recipients.


A reasonable success has attend
ed our respective labors. The hus-
bandman's toll has been rewarded
with an abundant harvest, while
our land has enjoyed immunity
from "the pestilence that walketh in
darkness and the destruction THAT
wasteth at noon day"


While few of us are disposed to
pause mid the hurry and hustle of
daily cares TO retrospect our yester-
days, we should each as we pass out
from the old, and cross the thrcsh-
of the new year, carefully review its
record as relates TO ourselves, and
though among the few good deeds
here and there, we are confronted
by many commissions Of wrong and
omissions of duty, awaking painful
reflections and unpleasant assucia-
tions we should not endeavor to
obliterate them from the memory,
but let them stand as beacons to
warn us of repetition in future.
In entering upon the new year, it
is proper that we invoke the aid
and guidance of Him whose benefi-
cence has crowned the past with
manifold blessings.


Let us set about correcting every
pernicious habit, restraining every
undue passion and cultivating those
virtues which, while they elevate and
adorn the character, win. the approx
al of Heaven and enlist the admira
tion of humanity.


Let US refrain from croaking and
accept every result in a hopeful
spirit, view them in the light of
blessings in disguise, rememberin 6
that "God often gives with a smile
what we take with q tear" Let us
as we pass along, dispense kind
words of encouragement to the err
ing, they may prove gems of inesti
mable value; scatter pearls of cheer
and hope, they may arouse the flag
glng energies of some desponding
one and incite him to renewed eX
ertion for the accomplishment of a
noble pupose.


Let us CLEAN wisdom from the
past and stamp Improvement upon
every moment of the future, i'm
provement ot..such character as will
furnish enjoyment for after thought
and upon which our minds will de-
light to ponder in the hours of self
communion. May this be to each
of US very happy year, one bring
ing at It's close no regrets for dere
liction of duty, but the approving
smile of Heaven and the blessings
of those around US. ID.
Year: 1877

All the talk now is about the do
ings Of the Legislature. Even the
Presidential muddle is lost sight of
in that talk. The hotels and board
ing houses are full of people from
everywhere, and they are all max
ing suggestions as TO what the Leg
islature ought to do. Members are
instructed what to do and what not
to do, not only by their constitu-
ents, but BY men from other States
and other countries. A man who
undertakes to represent all sorts Of
people, and to give perfect satisfac


ton to citizens and foreigners, must
have a coed deal of head above his
ears-more, ! fear, than some Of
tbs legislators have; for chance, or
what is called good luck, or some
thing for which [ can find no name,
has brought to the Capitol some
who had better be at the anvil, the
spade or the plough. A good deal
OF fun is s'poked'' at the back woods
counties and the greenhorns they
have sent here. Nashville sets it
self up as a real city, and there are
lots of people who agree to that as-
sumption and feel it to be big
thing to live and move and have
their being here. What wonder.
then, that those fellows who have
never s.travelled" are made laughing
stock of, and ridiculed beyond de-
greer The good people Of Giles
county (where l am 50 proud TO
Year: 1877

This paper is publishing the i'm
mortal Shakespeare works in
weekly parts in convenient pam
phlet shape, illustrated, and will
publish his works complete during
the year. These are given away to
every subscriber, and we advise
our readers to avail themselves OF
this opportunity to get them for
nothing by sending So for the week
lv alluded to.
Year: 1877

The history of the patriarch ia
cob furnishes some practical lessons
which are especially pertinent to
the present time. He is described
ns returning home after twenty
years absence, and as being in
dread OF the revenge which his an
CRY and deceived brother Esau
might be inclined 10 take. The pa.
triarch disposed his family and
worldly possessions into three
bands, and made such preparations
as he could toward conciliating his
brother, and, in case Of failure, to
fight And having done all he
could he committed his cause to
God in that beautiful PRAYER in
which he poured out his soul and
told the Almighty that he was not
worthy of the least of all the mer-
cies and of all the truth which God
had showed unto him; "for," said
he, "with my staff l passed over
this Jordan. and now am become
two bands. Deliver me, l pray
thee, from the hand of my brother,
from the hand of Esau." Genesis
xxi: I0,1l) We should take the
same threetold method to meet the
dangers that impend and threaten
us, by appeasing gifts-gifts OF
kindness and sacrifices of love and
forbearance. These are the best of
lefngs that we can make before
God.


Jacob did not vaunt his worldly
possessions before his brother. He
did not claim that authority which
the possession of the birthright and
his fathers blessing had given him
over his brother. 81 am stranger
and sojourner here" he said, land
what are all these things but ban
bles light as air?' We ought to
come before our fellows as Jacob
did Before his brother, feeling that
what we have and are, whether we
be strong or weak, are but the gifts
of God. We must not expect to
ride rough-shod over the neeks of
others, relying merely upon our
own strength, but, depending on
Providence, seek to avert the threat
encd danger 10y reconciliation. But
il this Tails, we should be prepared
to meet it by fighting, if need be
A man need not have his hand
against every man, and every mans
hand agyinst him, as was lsh els,
but-he ought to have some conf
dence in his own prowess and pow
ers and efforts, and make thel best
fight he is capable of doing, and
out of the nettle of danger 70 pluck
the flower OF safety. A man should
not cast himself down in gsef be-
cause trouble comes upon lin or
upon his country. Rather ht him
perform those duties of life that de
mand his attention, without repin
ing Fight the battle of life man
fully, and, knowing your rights,
dare maintain them. And add to
your efforts prayer. Let others
rail against prayer; let hem talk
philosophically and learneoiY about
it, and plausibly assure us rat what
has been decreed will com to pass,
and we can not alter it 1 prayer,
and hence it is no use to ray; but
let us feel and recognize luat when
danger threatens, those who pray
have an unfailing helper. Men can
talk glibly about these things in.
their prosperity, bat when sdversity
comes upon them. thea tney realize
hat all this talk is chat,
Year: 1877

faction Is expressed among Californians here
at the determination Of the President to appoint
Mint at San Francisco. and strong efforts will
be made to defeat his confirmation. Mr.. Dodge
is q native OF Vermont -
Year: 1877

New York Dec. s.There was nothing new
to-day at the office of the Ma a'ional Trust Conn
pany. Special Examiner Best is hard at work
continuing his investigation of its affairs, and
will not be ready to make his report for several
days.
Year: 1877

exists in the ranks OF the enemy in
this unequal warfare, which is another
illustration of what can be done by n
f,w daring. well-organized men. Les
than eight thousand men in Michigan
manage this business in their own in
terest by law-or in defiance OF law
TO the detriment OF more than two hun
dred thousand opposed to it for public
and individual cause.


Let US do all we can then TO break
this power by all that God in humani-
ty supplies. III you be christian, let
your prayers and work go hand in
hand while you accompany these men
along the pleasant paths Of sobriety
and peace. Throw around them, IL
possible the moralizing- influence of
the church OF Christ as an additional
bulwark for their protection, and when
organized effort, union of strength,
and concert Of action breaks the center
Of the enemy's position, and well di-
rected individual effort hanks the
movement and makes the victory per-
manent and complete. we hope to see
these men marching with US very near
the head of tine column, an ornament
to society and au honor to their race.
Year: 1877

IF any member OF the city government
can give rational reason for the de-
plorsble condition of our streets, long
suffering and patient public will be glad
to hear from him. Or correspondent
"Citizen" has been seeking information
upon the subject but got lost in the fog.
Year: 1877

PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-It is evil
dent that there will be no trouble between
the Reading Railroad and their engineers.
An officer OF the company stated this
morning that each man was asked during
the last week whether they would remain
with the company or 60 10 the Brother.
hood, and out Of 400 engineers in the EN-.
ploy Of the company only about dozen
decided to quit work.
Year: 1877




Washington, Dec. THE story
that white prisoner is held in Sitting
Bulbs camp has been supposed to be
merely a camp fire story, but General
Terry in letter to the War Depart
ment gives it official attention, stating
that during his recent visit to Fort
Walsh half-breed interpreter assured
him that he had seen the pale face in
Sitting Bulls camp; that his name was
Martin Ryan, formerly a corporal in
the Seventh Cavalry, was captured in
the action of June 25th, 1876, and had
made several Intellectual attempts to
escape. The interpreter had been de-
tected by Sitting Bull talking to Ryan
and was ordered away. The Indians
keep him painted like an Indian and
have married him to squaw, a
daughter Of Spotted Eagle. His descrip-
Year: 1877

THE condition of the Ute Indians is
evidently understood to be deplorable
by the new Indian Commissioner, and
it will give the whites of that region
relief to know that Mr.. Hayt is doing
everything In his power to alleviate it.
Year: 1877

riot, arrived at Pittsburgh and
fired upon the strikers, who re-
turned the fire, and, assisted by
a large force of the citizens of
the town, drove the troops from
their midst. They then took
possession of all the rolling
stock and merchandise belong
Ing to the railroad company,
saturated them with coal oil,
and set them on fire. The Union
Depot, freight depot, engine
houses and general offices of the
company were next burned, and
destruction and plunder were
the order Of the day. The great
est excitement prevailed, and at
one time it was feared that the
entire city would be destroyed;
The government has ordered
troops to suppress the riot.
Year: 1877

Who PAYS THE DAMAGE i-When life and
property are destroyed by mob in any incorpo-
rated city, the city is required to pay all the
damages, and its people are taxed for that pur-
pose. When the railroad hands engaged in a
strike, the workingmen of the city formed them
selves into mob, which resulted in the destruc-
tion of many million dollars worth of railroad
property, and vast amount Of private property,
and the loss of many lives The railroad men
did not destroy the property, but it was done by
others, who were in no way connected with the
affairs of the railroad men. Most of these men
were workmen from the various establishments
in that city. They thought they were infiicting
terrible punishment upon the railroad company,
but instead, they were piling up mountain of
obligations for their employers to pay, in the
way of doubled and trebled taxes. Pittsburg
was 30 heavily in debt, that she was not able to
pay the interest on her bonds. If the increased
taxes should have the effect to close up the i'm
mense works of Pittsburg, then another cry
would come up from the working-men. They
would not take the blame upon themselves, for
rushing in where they had no business, but the
whole fault would be laid upon their employers
Year: 1877

The range Of disorders which yield the influence
this meicne and the number Of defined diseases which
fails to greater than other single
medicine has hitherto been any other
than the proprieors Of quack nostrum These dis
Seroula and all eruptve diseases Tumors
Rheumatism, Cont Neuralgia and Spinal Complaints
and all naammatory symptoms; Ulcers al Syphiiitic
diseases Kidney and Bladder diseases Dropsy the whole
train of painful disorders which generally act Amer
lean and which carry annually Thousands Of them
to premature graves Dyspepsia that universal Of
American manhood Heartburn Piles Constipation Ner-
vousness, Inability to sleep, and impure blood.


This formidable list of human ailments for any sim
gle medicine to attack and it is proba
Bile that article before the public has the power
the quarter Of them except VegetiDe the
the Of the of disease by first eliminating
every mputy from the blood promoting the secrrtions
opening the pores-the great escape valves system
-invigorating the liver its full and natural action
clean sing the stomach and Digestion This
il precisely what Vegete does and quickly
and easily that accomplished fact almost before
the patient Is aware Of il himself
Year: 1877

Two remedies are suggested by the riots of the
past few days for two evils-lack ofremunerative
employment, and means of suppressins popular
outbreaks.


Ons is astanding army of not less than one
hundred thousand men. The notion that a stand
ing army is dangerous to q free government has
had its day. This country has grswn ahead Of
that notion, aud has come to- feel the need of
such an army. The army has been reduced, till
it is not large enough for the ordinary uses Of
an army, much less for such emergencies as do
nestle insurrection. A large army would give
employment to a large proportion OF the surplus
men, that are now in idleness. Drilled regulars
are always ready for service, always organized
and equipped. In suppressiug riots OF the char
acter of the late ones, militia are worthless.
Militia are taken from the very classes that are
involved in the riots; their sympathies are with
them, and they are not going to use harsh means
to suppress them. Besides, company of mill
tia little more efficient than so many rioters
1t would be cheaper to pay large regular army
than TO pay the cost of sue riots as the country
has witnessed.


The other remedy, and better one is tariff,
Of the Henry Clay, high protective order-if so
high as to be prohibitory, the better. This
would set manufacturing of all kinds in full blast,
employing millions of workmen, at fair wages.
America would use American goods; more farm
produce, at better prices, would be required to
feed the army of factory employees; every branch
of industry would flouish and even if the tariff
would raise the price of manufactures, every
thing else would go up in proportion, and as all
business would be active, everybody would be
able to pay higher prices. When manufacturing
was once established on q fair footing, competi
tion would bring down prices. The South was
always dead set against tariff and since the
war, an effort as been made to prejudice the
West against it, ON the ground that We should
have to pay for building up Eastern manufac-
tories. This is no argument at all. A tariff
would encourage manufactures in the West as
well as in the East the raw material would he as
easily got here as there; and by bringing the
demand for the farmers produce closer to him,
bis profits, of course, would be greater. We in
favor of reviving so much of the old Wing party
as embraces high protective tariff.
Year: 1877

TThere are little drawback connected with
such gags as the onein operation in Leavenworth,
of issuing Democratic paper from the Times Of
fee in order to give the Times Democratic aid and
sympathy. In transferring matter from one
paper to the other, it sometimes happens that a
red-hot Republican editorial appears in the Dem
ocratic Commercial, which makes it necessary
for the latter to apologize to its Democratic rea-
ders for the blunder. We can't see that single
point has been made by this experiment.
Year: 1877

~ Why is Stanley Matthews so dreadfully
anxious to resurrect the old Wing party' In
the days when the Whig party was alive, he was
a Democrat-in fact, has been Democrat about
every alternate year since the Republican party
was organized.
Year: 1877

70 As We supposed, I. b. Murdock, of the FL
dorado Times, has his side Of the story, in that
matter of pension for blindness He has been
the subject of good many hard rubs over this
business and at length has been prevailed upon
to come forward. He says that he is blind in
one eye, from disease contracted in the army,
with great danger of losing the sight of the
other eye; that he furnished good proof of
these facts, when lie applied for the pension !;
and that the investigation, which the Secretary
of the Interior has caused to be made, has con-
frmed all these facts. The pension to which he
is entitled, is SIS per month, instead of $50. We
did not believe that he would perpetrate so
gross frand as he was charged with. Even if
he had been so disposed, he has sense enough to
know that the swindle would be found out
Year: 1877

As illustrating the phase of Ro-
man life in the first century of our
era nothing is SO significant as the
narrative of the younger Pliny.
The sublime indifference of the
Roman youth to the marvellous
phenomenon which his uncle, the
naturalist, set out from Misenum
to observe, and the ignorance on the
part Of the latter of the noxious gases
which caused his death, stand in
marked contrast with the careful
observations of volcanic phenomena
made by a lady of Boston, of no
special scientific tastes or training,
who CHANGED to be an eyewitness
Of the eruption of Vesuvius in 1872,
an eruption whose various phases
have thrown much new light upon
the way in which Pompeii was over
whelmed. The covering of ashes
and volcanic or lava mud under
which the city was buried is esti-
mated by Overlook at from seven
to eight metres (twenty-three to
twenty-six and a half feet in depth.
The lower half of this thick stratum
consists of gray ashes mixed with
lapilli, that is, the coarser particles
of the disintegrated lava, These In.
pill vary in size from that of an
ordinary pea to the thickness of a
foot in diameter, Above this LAYER
of the lapilli we come to the lava
mud Qayo Cayoso of the Italians).
This is thickspaste of ashes and
pozzolana, formed by the action of
powerful masses of water, the heavy
torrents caused by tho rapidly oon-
densing yapor, This oondensa-
Jon, taking place in an atmosphere
saturated with fine volcanic dust,
resulted in what might be called
showers Of mud, 1t is we'll known


that streams Of lava mud flowed
directly into Hercplanepm and COW
cred that city with a thick coating,
which was afterward overlaid with
several strata Of lava from the sub
sequent eruptiops of Yesuyius. But
no such fFsshets of the lava mud
Inundated POmpeii, situated as it
Year: 1877

From Avenefs Life of the Queen.


Once upon a time there was a
young Princess, beautiful as the
day, according to her flatterers /:
red-headed as the March moon, so
said the envious; who at the age of
fifteen was married to the heir of
the throne of friendly State. This
prince was but one year older than
she, but of a very different dispo:i-
ton. He was as dull and heavy as
she was gay. No one had ever
beard him utter a word in public,
and his only tastes were for hunt
ing and masonry. After his mar
riage he continued TO hunt the stag,
to help the masons whenthey came
to work on the palace, and to sit at
the table without opening his mouth
except to greedily devour food. As
TO the princess, she cared for no
other society than that of number
of dirty, noisy little dogs, that tore
and soiled her dresses; her greatest
pleasure was to ride on a donkey at
the risk of being thrown, and she
liked to have some one point out to
her all the odd visages at court-a
proceeding that amused her so
much that she often burst out
laughing in peoples faces. Her
only intimate friends were ladies
who were as fond of talking scan.
dal as herself, which is saying not
a little Called by the DEGREES of
Providence to govern a great
country, one day, side by side with
her stupid husband, she despised
her future subjects 50 much that
she ceased to respect herself; she
neglected to put on corsets when
about to appear in public, and she
never brushed her teeth, although,
as we have stated, she was very fond
of laughing. Knowing well that
the slightest Of her caprices were to
be obeyed, she refused to learn any
thing. Her ignorance was exces-
sive. She could scarcely form her
letters, and although she had a
reader, she could not endure to
listen to him for more than an hour
a day, and then by dint Of playing
with her dogs or with little children
who were brought to her expressly.
Neither music nor even singing had
any charms for her, because to
study them would have required
some application.