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Year: 1878

North Carolina has bsen thrown into
an unusual spssm Of excitement over
the nomination by the Republicans Of
colored lawyer for Solicitor in a dis
trict where there is from s, 900 to 10000
Republican majority. At the last Leg
islature the State was redistricted, and
the Democrats Gerrymandered the State
SO that there could be but one Repub-
lican judicial district, and for this pur-
pose they threw all the large Republi-
can counties together. They even went
to the trouble to include in the district
the counties Of Edgecombe and Craven,
which were not contiguous counties.
Mr.. Henry Collins, the colored lawyer
nominated, is . graduate Of Lincoln
University, Chester County, Pennsyl-
vania, of good character, obtained his
license to practice law from the Su-
preme Court of that State, and will no
doubt make an acceptable officer after q
few months experience.


The Raleigh News is furious over the
matter, the following paragraph being
an index of its outraged feelings:


''But let them pursue their course If
they will. They have been advised
by both white and black friends, po-
litical and otherwise, and If they can
afford to re-establish the colored line,
the white people can stand to have
them do it, anditwill be seen in the end
who shall most have suffered. They
should, however, note one fact as they
20 along, that the white people Of the
South having, from the first determin-
ed not to submit to negro domination,
have in every Southern State, thrown
off the yoke Of negro rule, and the at
tempt to re-establish that sort of thing
now, even in single Judicial district
in North Carolina, will most ignomin-
iously fail"


Now is the time for the organization of
Rifle clubs and White League organiza-
tion, which proved SO effectual in elect
ing Hampton Governor Of South Caro-.
lima, and it need not be surprising if
We shall soon hear news Of some aspi-
rant for Senatorial honors placing him
self at the head Of the White League
troops and 60 ona hunt for "niggers,"
just for the fun of the thing, and it
need not be surprising if even this
strong Republican District is bulldozed
into giving a Democratic majority. OF
course under those circumstances the
Every Evening and the Gazette, will both
swear that it was all the fault of the
"niggers" for if they wouldn't attempt
to vote there would be no trouble. Let
US wait and see the result; there is
music as we'll as magnolia balm in the
Southern air. . N#
Year: 1878

OptSlul w tiC ctei'


THE MEETING OF CONGRESS-.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-10 A. M.-There
will be quorum in both branches at noon,
when the statesmen take their seats in re-
sponse to the rapping OF the gavel. Every
body is busy meeting friends and talking
over the political happenings since all were
here together five months ago. No one
knows the programme beyond the reading
of the Presidents Message.


MEETING OF THE SENATE.


No one thinks of the Senate in connec-
ton with the opening of Congress, as that
body requires several weeks to get out of
the habit of meeting and adjourning few
minutes afterwards from day to day.


THE GREENBACKERs AND RESUMPTION.


The prominent Greenbackers who are
here in convention have decided 20 urge
the passage of bill drawn up and to be
presented by Judge Kelley, of Philadelphia,
entitled an act to facilitate the resumption
of specie payments. The BILL in short pro-
vides that the Secretary of the Treasury
shall resume at all of the sub-,reasuries, in
stead of at the New York Treasury alone
as provided in the Resumption act. The
Greenbackers say that if resumption is to
be tried, they want the trial 10 be one to
some purpose.
THE MESSAGE.


The Presidents message will be read in
both branches of Congress 1t has not been
considered in the Cabinet, all statements to
the contrary notwithstanding. Several
members of the Cabinet do not know its
contents. Evarts and Sherman have had
more to do with its preparation than any
one else. The latter, as was stated in these
dispache some days since, wanted the
! President to make some recommendations
looking to change in the coinage of the
silver dollar. He wanted the coinage de.
creased or the grainage increased. The
President thought that another years trial
should be made, and this will be the point
to about five hundred words devoted to the
! question in the message.
Year: 1878

There has been very little work going on
here for several years; the timber trade has
almost dhd out, throwing hundreds of
men, only fit for such work upon the
streets, and the immigration policy OF the
government is constantly adding to an al
ready overhowing population. The con-
tract on the new parliamentary and depart
mental buildings have been paying wages
"a low in some instances as 80 cents per
diem to able-bodied men, heads of families.


In the saw mills and factories wages have
been lower than at any time in thirty years,
while the cost of living is equal to what 1t
was in the flush times of 1S7O-73. The
French Canadians can live comfortably on
what Americana would starve on, but they
cannot exist upon the wages now paid.
This has been the origin of the riots. The
poor have been actually starving. Many OF
The men who took part IN the riot lost their
little all in the recent great fire and have
earned little or nothing since Quebeet
sDecia1
Year: 1878

A special meeting of the Board of Educa-
tion was held last evening, President Eckel
in the chair.


The meeting was called for the purpose
to take action on petition OF the Reliance
Fire Company, asking for the permission to
tap drain controlled by the Beard on 9Th
street, opposite their engine house between
Poplar and Walnut streets.


Mr.. Morrow In behalf of the Reliance
Company presented the following resolu-
tion:


Resolved that the Reliance Fire Company
be permitted to tap the drain on Fifth st.,
opposite their engine house by the payment
of $40.


After slight discussion the resoluti on
was adopted.
Year: 1878

The championship of 1877 is now In
possession of the Boston Club, who are
struggling manfu|ly to retain it another
wear The indications at present seem to
poipt in favor of the club of the Queen City
IF the West. Following is the record =
Year: 1878

tors shall be permitted to borrow, and ordi-
nary commercial paper to circulate and to
mass in clearings, on whatever basis may be
fixed as legal-tender by repudiating Con-
press. This it seems to us, would be grave
mistake. 1t would protect the banks only as
a great leyee with broad gap in 1t would
protect the country behind. Transactions
of the most mischievous and danger
GUS character would multiply. Evasions
of the rule adopted would be frequent, and
the course of many banks would be continual
" suspected by others. Jcalousies and bad
feelings would arise, and it is highly pr0Da-
bic that, if tho Silver Bill should pass, the
banks would soon be forced either to break
UP and abandon their arrangements for self
defence. or tardily and with much needless
loss to adopt the more perfect arrangements
which will secure them full defence.


The Clearing House is the key of the sina-
ton. Put that on gold basis, and the busi-
ness done on any other will not be enough to
cause any mischief The banks ought not TO
place themselves in the ungencrous position OF
seeking to defend only their private inter-
csts, and refusing to give defence to the
whole mercantile aud industrial community,
which needs protection even more. In the end,
the banks will find that they cannot protect
themselves unless they protect all commerce.
If they make gold the only recognized measure
of values in their clearing houses, requiring
that no paper shall pass in exchanges If
made after certain date, say February !,
unless it names fixed value in gold, the
Whole battle is over. No assault upon that
position will be made, because none can be made.
Commerce cannot be carried on except upon
TIE basis recognized i'll the clearing houses.
Whatever is known as the measure Of
values in exchanges will inevitably he known
as the measure of values in all important
loans or payments in all Our large commerce,
and in all tho main operations of industry.
The banks as a matter OF duty, and Is the
only adequate means Of sel-defcnce, ought to
give to the commerce and industry Of the
country the full protection which their power
over the exchanges Of the Continent enables
them to give.
Year: 1878




Abraham Lincoln was one of the few
American Presidents whose work will take
more than one page in history. When the
war broke out, and at every stage to lis close,
he used all the Executive power and patronage
to sustain the cause OF Che Union. Was there
q strong man doultinc9 Mr.. Lincoln made
him sure that sturdy fidelity TO the Union
would insure him special kindness from the
appointing power. There were no vulgar trades.
But men knew that loyalty to the Union meant
special friendship with the Administration,
and special consideration with the appointing
power. Men who had never cast a Republican
vote were selected for high posts in the Army,
because they were loyal and had influence.
Men who had wayered found quick regard for
their wishes when it was known that they
wavered no more. Southern men were picked
for strong places, because they could help the
Union cause. In brief, all the p0wU IT hc
Government was used to aid those Who were
Year: 1878

in the absence Of full details, there is reason
to apprehond that the British authorities have
acted hastily in removing the American
traders who were shipping guano from those
barren slets known as the MoIant Keys. In
the interest Of harmony, it would have been
better for the Governor of Jamaica to have had
the right Of possession settled by civil process
and diplomatic correspondence, rather than by
the interI enti0n Of a war vessel.
Year: 1878

The Los Angeles Herald says that a few weeks ago MT. John Corning, as sistant general superintendent of the Central Pacific railway, came to that city in the hope that a residence in our mild climate would overcome the disease-catarrh of the stomach- from which he had been suffering for some time. He took up his residence at the Sierra Madre Villa and for awhile showed signs of slight i'm prOvement, but had 9 relapse and died on Saturday, the 18th inst. The deceased was a man of great eXecu- tive ability and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him, not only on account of his business ability but for his sterling worth as a man. He had been Ill tine employ of the Central Pacific company for number of years, and was esteemed as one of the most trustworthy and efficient of its officers. MT. Corning was native of New York, q nephew of Erastus Corning, of that state, and but 51 years old He leaves widow, but no children.
Year: 1878

Though some weeks will elapse ere the territorial legislature assemblies for the transaction of business, it is not too soon for the members elect to begin a careful and thorough discus sion among their constituents as to what measures shall be taken up by that body when it comes together.

 Within the brief forty days in which the session is limited it will be i'm possible, no doubt, to transact all the business which might properly come before it. and for that reason alone it is important that the members go to the capital fully informed of the necessities and wishes of their con- stituents, in order that no time may be lost and no serious mistakes be made by nasty legislation. It would be well, indeed, for members to have their important bills drawn up before hand, and the advantages of this scheme are many and obvious. The bills can then be submitted to one and another of their constituents in advance, and suggestions taken as to amendments, etc. In this way, too, constituencies can advise their mem- bers as to what measures shall be pushed in preference to others, and if the limited session shall be likely to prevent action on all the bills present ed, the members may concentrate their efforts on their most important bills and so succeed in saving them.
Year: 1878

THE Yuma Erp0sitor thinks that the coming legislature will amend our present election law so that Amer can citizens can vote after a residence in the territory of six months. They should also repeal that portion which allows men to vote without being citi- Zens or even intending to be, for it is well known that many men take out their first papers for the purpose of voting who never intend to take out final papers. The men who made our present election and registry laws should be politically dead for all eternity.
Year: 1878

FROM Washington we learn that q report is circulated that the friends of ex-President Grant will bring him forward for the United States senate from Illinois, as a third candidate against Oglesby and Logan, in case of a deadlock. It is not believed either will stand against him. It is also doubted if Grant will allow his name to be used against either. It is thought by some to be scheme for killing his presidential nomination.
Year: 1878

THE San Francisco .StocL Report says: Governor Fremont, of Arizona, in his report to the secretary of the interior, expresses the opinion that the control of Indians there should be transferred to the military. The ac- tiOn of Governor Fremont in these premises Colnot fail to receive the emphatic endorsement of military men and others who are familiar with the Indian situation. The Indians of Arizona and all other saEages in the jurisdiction of this government should be placed under military control. The best place, perhaps, for the inaugural ton of such q measure, Is Arizona territory, where serious troubles are already brewing. It is well knoWn among army officers that the Indians in certain portions of the territory are at this time in disatfected and dangerous state and may begin de- predations at any moment. And the way matters are now the military will operate under great disadvantage. However, Governor Fremont has told his story and given the proper warn ing, and any trouble that may occur on account of the diliatory action of the chief authorities cannot be laid at his door.
Year: 1878

TIE railroad comparies in the cast are having a lively war. From the Missouri river to New York the fare was reduced to twenty dollars. From Cincinnati to New York the fare was only one dollar.
Year: 1878

report at any time. and its members are impressed
with the necessity OF prompt action this import
subject to its settlement by the pres sent
Congress.


THE SUIT AGAINST GENERAL GRANT AND THE


CASE OF MRS. MARY OLIVER.


The case of Thomas higgins against ". s. Grant.
action for 100000 for damages by false mprison-
ment in the insane asylum and in sending him to
Europe, is the calendar of the Circuit Court for
tomorrow. and it is understood that the plaintiff will
be ready to 90 to trial


The of Mrs. Mary T. Oliver against Simon
Cameron, action for breach Of promise in which
$4,000 damages ia claimed is not on the calendar Of
the Circuit Court for trial tomorrow as has been
stated but it will be reached III few weeks and the
counsel for the plaintiff say they will then be ready
to try the case
Year: 1878

Local fairs have had bad weather this sea- son though we notice that local papers claim in several instances that the Fairs have been the best ever held. At the Terrington Fair several of the Echo Farm cattle were on ex- hibition. There was an ''agricultural" hop at Granite Hall. A sharp game of baseball be- tween the Nutmegs and the Unions of Thorn aston on Tuesday of last week, resulted in the defeat of the latter. The most remarkable feature of the Woodbury Fair seems to have been the parade of the Antiques, says the Transcript:

 The Antiques, in costume known only to the ancients, and of every conceivable pattern, were marshalled by John T. Salmons; some forty couples on horseback, and about the same number in vehicles which comprised the greatest variety of turnouts ever seen in one procession. Among them were the chaise of fifty years ago of the judge, and the wagon of the peasant, used in it's day for going to mill, to market and to carry the family to meeting and to general training, and drawn by two horses tandem. Carriagepoles were unknown in those days and the last in procession was vehicle used tlts time for ladies' pleasure driv- ing, and known in ancient times as the Pam- pholia
Year: 1878

We print on our outside the platform adopt ed by the recent Democratic Convention in this State. We do not see how it can be sat- isfactory either to the earnest hard money man, or to his soft money opponent While it denounces the resumption act in very severe terms, it congratulates the country upon the fact that ''the laws of trade, with large bal ance of foreign exchange in favor of this country, have brought us to the door of re- deemable currency and sound basis for an improved and prosperous state of affairs, which will place the creditors and debtors of the Government on the same financial plane This plainly commits the party to resumption as an accomplished fact, and to currency re- deemable in coin. There follows, however, a vote of confidence in the financial wisdom of Congress which is an amazement to every hard money man familiar with their last win ters proceedings. The denunciation of the financial measures of the present administra- tion is also gross inconsistency for any party really favoring practical resumption. If re- deemable currency with 8 sound basis is good thing, as this platform has just before afiitmed, why abuse Secretary Sherman, whose policy has plainly contributed to the result which they consider so desirable?

 In short this platform bears insincerity up- on it's face. It is an attempt to reconcile ire concileable opinions, and, as such, deserves the condemnation of people of all varieties of be- lief as regards the over-shadowing question of finance.
Year: 1878

The San Francisco Chronicle has
new theory of cellar excavations.
Alluding to the different expedi-
tions which have recently sought
this city in quest of treasure trove,
and which have always bee IN
brought up with a rounI turn by
Chief of Police Harris, the Chron-
icle of the End inst. says:


The energy Of a good portion OF
the private detective profession of
the city has lately been diverted
from less reputable and injurious
lines OF investigation to a search
after hidden treasure. supposed to
be deposited somewhere in the
vicinity OF the railroad depot at
Los Angeles. The people of that
city, however, with an insufficient
appreciation of things, have driven
OIL several energetic deputations
and compelled them to suspend
digging operations. The inoite.
ment to this enterprise is supposed
to proceed from a convict in the
State Prison, who has either wag-
gish notion to indulge or expects to
attain some favorable effect for
himself by concocting a story Of
Imaginary "swag." Whichever
may be the case, the whole force of
Independent detectives should be
let into the secret, and the Los An
geles authorities, with due regard
for the public good, should permit
them to dig indefinitely. If any
Inconvenience were likely to ensue =,
this difficulty could be easily ad-
justed by procuring a revision of
the directions from the gentleman
IN the Penitentiary, and the local
ity of the supposed bonanza trans.
ferred to one where the excavation
OF a cellar Is desirable. Mutual
benefit to both cities would result,
and the gooddesigning convict
might secure the lenient considera-
tion of the Governor as his re.
ward.
Year: 1878

Day before yesterday afternoon
the outgoing Yuma train left Los
Angeles on time. Everything
went on as usual until it approach
ed Cucamonga Station. AT this
point sand storm of extraordina-
ry violence was encountered. The
train was soon obliged to stop.
Superintendent Hewitt was at
once communicated with by tele.
graph and men were dispatched
from all quarters to clear the
track, but utterly without avail.
The train was delayed some fifteen
hours. When we state that the
rails for distance of three or four
miles were covered with sand to
depths ranging from one to three
feet the force of the wind may be
conjectured. The simoom, or
sirocco, or whatever it may be
called, came whistling through the
Csj0n Pass as though it were dis
charged from funnel.


The incoming Yuma train was
delayed for an hour and a half
through the storm. Some seven
years ago whirlwind poured out
of the Cajon Pass which took sub
stantially the same course as the
wind day before yesterday. The
line Of plain traversed by it was
about three miles wide, but it for
tunately stopped right at the edge
Of the celebrated Cucamonga vine-
yard. For much of this width the
soil was shaved off as with a knife,
being carried resistlessly over the
Cucamonga plains. Sand was
piled to q height of several feet
over the roof of the station of the
old stage company, making a to.
tai sand drift of over twenty feet
high. The storm of the other day
must have been q twin brother Of
that.
Year: 1878

AN exchange says that new way of
fastening on ladies' hats is to bore the
tops of their ears, put in gold hoops and
have the hat strings tied through them.
Thus, step by step, we tread the pathway
to perfection, and ere the darkness of
death envelops all the world man will
have utilized his nose in holding up his
pants or pulling on his boots.
Year: 1878

AN exchange says: at is written
that Truth lies at the bottom of we'll.
We have often verified this by looking
down into we'll and seeing Truths
honest countenance in the smooth wa,
tern
Year: 1878

Most of us have troubles all our lives.
and each day has brought al the evil that
we wished to endure Eat if we were
asked to recount the SORROWS of our lives.
how many could we remember! How
many iha. are six months old should we
think worthy to be remembered or men
toned: To-day's troubles look large. but
a week hence they will be forgotten and
buried out Of sight.


IT you would keep a book, and every
day put down the things that worry you.
and see what become. of them, it void
be a benefit to you. YOu allow a thins to
annoy you, Just as you allow a tly to set
tie on you and plague and yOu lose your
temper Tor rather get it; for when men
are surcharged with temper they are said
to have lost it). and you justify yourselves
for being thrown off your bnlance by caus-
es which you do not trace out. But ifyou
would see what it was that threw you oil
your balance before breakfast. and put it
down in little book. and follow it out,
and ascertain what becomes Of il. you
would see what tool you were in the
matter"


The art OF forgetting is blessed one.
but the art of overlooking is quite as i'm
portant. And il we should take time to
write down the origin, progress and out
come Of few of our troubles. it would
make us so ashamed of the fuss we make
over them. that We should be glad 10 drop
such things AM bury them at once in eter-
l..iI forgetfnlness.


Life is too short to be worn out in petty
worries. frettings. hatreds, and veXations.
Let us Danish Ill these, and think on what
soever things are plre, anu lovely, and
gentle, and of good report.
Year: 1878

From whisky. tobacco and beer the
United States government has collected a
revenue of one hundred million dollars,
which seem to indicate that the people have
not s'inted themselves rs to their pleasant
vices" on account OF bard times or because
OF anxiety over the difficult constitutional
problems. The slXty-two million. five
hundred thousand gllons of spirit dis
TILED from grain and molasses. and the
million barrels of beer Oh which the great
er part Of this tax was collected is Il very
extensive tipple even for forty million OF
people. This little Niagara of exhilarat-
'ng fluids would supply about eight gal
Ions for each voter. AS Il people we have
smoked, chewed, and snufl;tI thirty-nine
million dollars into the national treasury,