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Year: 1875

GOVERNMENT BONDS AND REAL Es-
TATE.-The vast amount of money that
is going into Government and other
bonds has a tendency to gradually de-
press real estate, which has fallen in
this city, as well as in all the adjoining
districts, about 25 per cent. since last
fall. So long as men can get six per
cent. in gold, promptly, semi-annually,
by such investments, they will not in
vest in real estate until they see that
they can make as much from it clear Of
taxes. The industry of the country and
the owners of real estate are now made
to bear burdensome tax to keep up the
interest on about two thousand millions
Of Government bonds. These bonds are
not subject to taxation by the States,
and those who are rich and oppulent
continue to buy them.


A gentleman from the country day
Or two since said to Us that the rich men
in mis- own neighborhood who used to
expend their income in buying land and
paying laborers to improve it, have now
ceased to do SO, and invest all their in
come IN Government securities. The
result is a great deal Of idleness and
misery among a class Of laborers who
had heretofore depended upon land in
proVements for support. A large num-
ber of this class i'll Delaware are ne
negroes, but still there are many whites
also. 1t is not right that S2,000,000, 600
of such productive property should be
exempt from taxation. In this shape
these bonds are tax upon the poor and
bear especially hard upon poor yonng
men who desire to borrow money to ena-
BILE them to go INTO business.
Year: 1875

GRANT AND ADMIRAL PORTER appear
anxious TO have our navy enlarged and
made equal to that of the nations Of
Europe. Since the navy has of late been
used mainly to threaten the lives and
property in our own cities, it would be
as we'll to spend as little of the peoples
money on it ~ possible. 4 few years
hence, when the Government shall once
more be under the control of the SER
wants of the people, it will be time
enough to build new navy.
Year: 1875

SARATOGA August 10, 1875


THE nth day OF the August meeting passed of very
enJoyably in presence of a large and fashionable
course Of spectators The weather clerk is evidently
favorably inclined Saratoga sport Yesterday 1t was
wet drizzling close; all day long drenchng shower
descended to make people miserable and to condne
them the hotel pazzas Today, however, the
weather clerk must have wanted to enjoy tho jolly
sport for he gave us lovely blue sky hecked with fan,
tlsc clouds, and improved the abomnaby muddy con-
diton OF the track much he could in single day
How glad every one was at the change how delighted at
the prospect of sunshine and fair weather. The attend
alnce was somewhat diminished however as compared to
the vast crowds that had enjoyed races pre-
vious days Many people who do not go every day
serve their presence for the rst and last day that
great crush may be expected Saturday the weather
clerk should continue to smile Saratoga.


A CHAPTER MUD


Poor horses and Jockeys How smooth how trim
and trg how bright and shining they looked as they
FIRST entered the arena and how soed almost caked
with mud they were when they retired from
il for the day The whirling clouds of binding
dust in which the horses generally race are
bad enough but what they compared to the spatter
and spashing Of the liquid mud yesterday The inter
ference with the sport the only harm the mud
did it must also be adudged responsible for the many
Rtrocous jokes for which it served as a poor apology
III believe they are going to hold the regatta here 7"
'Yes they'll be soon able TO comfortably"
and other scinations OF wit spluered about almost
ms badly as the mud itself But the bright the
warm clear air something OF recompense for the
6sractng sight of the mud pools in front of the grand
stand Fl was dstracting and let us hope that it shall
bave vanished by Saturday.


MARTIAL SCENE


offered after the by the gigantic Nor
rssey gently leading another giant stature out by the
arm Giant No had made disturbance, and giant
No as he tersey stated the case, put him out of the
racecourse" 1t is needless add that giant No. did
not attempt to fight giant No l. If he had the specta
tors would certainly have got than the worth OF
their money in witnessing sparring exhibition in add
ton TO the racesony that it would have so very
brief
Year: 1875

Jennie L. had much the best OF the start, Bambino
second Moe Carew third Freebooter fourth and
Clematis a bad fifth. Jennie L. very fast up tho
fractional track and she passed out Of the shute
on to the regular track at the hamie pole she was lead
ing two lengths Freebooter second, neck in advance
of Mollie Carew. Banbno fourth and Clematis 6fth.
Mouie Carew ran up and took sides with Jennie
L. on the lower turn and they reached the three
quarter pole were head and head two lengths in front
Of Freebooter the latter three lengths ahead Of BAN
bino who was two lengths in advance of Clematis.
Getting straight work on the homcsretch Cematis
was pulled in close the fence by his Jockey and then
coming on at a tremendous pace he cut down all
the Others and the furong pole had the hand
He eaoped in front from there home winning the race
bv three lengths Bambno second half length ahead
OF Jennie L. Freebooter fourth Mollie Carew hfth
Time of the three quarters Of mile 2l ~ And this
ended the NTH day OF the second summer meeting Of
the Saratoga Association.
Year: 1875

OF THE FLEET DESTINATION OF THE YACHTS


ARRIVAL OF THE UNITED STATES STEAMER


PowHATAN.


NEWPORT, r. l., August 10, 1875


The cruise Of 1875 TO end to-day and but one
opinion is entertained Of its success the har-
mony and good feeling having prevailed from the start
though, perhaps the feet not extensive as
was originally intended The vessels had altogether
fine opportunities for the display OF their capacities
The stay at this fashionable resort has been marked by
considerable pleasure and excitement and although tho
club declined to sail for the subscription cup offered by
some Of the citizens there is no doubt that II
suitable prize should be presented by the Corporation
next year the owners Of would assuredy appre
cate this act OF official courtesy and join in regatta
The advent Of the squadron Newport advantageous
and tends TO enliven matters generally. This
shown in the blank appearance which the hsrbor pre-
sented TO day.


D1sRANDNG THE FLEET


A meeting held on board the flagship Alarm
when Commodore kingsland formally disbanded the
feet and took occasion TO congratulate the flag officers
and captains upon the harmony and unanimty of senti
hept which bad parked the cruise and to thank them
for the hearty % manner N which they had
heard after the formal notification Of
dsbandment Salute followed salute, and with fresh
breeze from the souhward most Of the vessels cleared
the harbor. The Dreadnaught bound for Shelter
Island the cutter Vndex for the eastward, the Rambler
and Eva toward the west the Clio went 10 Fire Island
the Alarm will proceed to New London, while the Ider
fine schooner whose brilliant triumph yesterday forms
the topic of general discussion will sail for New London
tomorrow; meanwhile the carpenters arc busily Gu
gagged board repairing the damages sustained during
yesterdays race despite which she proved so last aud
weatherly.


The United States steamer Powhatan Captain Jouett
commanding, arrived here this morning from New
Year: 1875

IT should be understood in connection with
this recent Island Pond outrage that while
the new order OF things adds largely to the
personal compensation of the collector at
that "inland port" which Washington re-
ports place as high as $4,000 year, the
compensation OF the collector OF Portland Is
in nowise affected by the recent rules, as the
fees only pertain to the frontier posts
Indeed. so far as it concerns his
personal interest, the change may
be considered favorable TO the officials here,
as this law allowing the charge of ten cents a
blank only applies TO the frontier collection
districts which Portland is not. Consequent
ly this controversy between The custom house
here and that at Island Pond is but question
of treaty law, the security fthe treasury and
convenience to trade on the one side against
a few officers eager to overlook the public
interests and willing to embarrass business
for the sake of $4,000 year. That's all of
it. How long shall such an outrage COP
tinue?
Year: 1875

WITH the return of prosperity the Missis-
sippi problem is exciting attention. Nothing
is surer than that vast trade will sprirg up
as soon as sea-going vessels Of large tonnage
can easily leave New Orleans for European
ports. There is good ground for hope that
Captain Eads' plan for improving the mouths
of the Mississippi will be successfully carried
If the matter of the levees can be arranged
so as to render ten nillion acres of alluvial
land profitable for cultivation the good re-
suits to agriculture and commerce are incal-
culable.
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable, not necessarily tor publication
but a guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
ncations that ae not used.
Year: 1875

STEAM ERs FROM SAN Francisco
From this time forward VIC
will have no lack of steamers
from San Francisco. In fact
there will be one loading at our
wharves almost all the time. The
City of Panama left last night
and the Salvador is now in Vic
toria and will be here probably
tomorrow. By the time the
Salvador has loaded and gone
the Pacific, which it is reported
left San Francisco yesterday.
will be here; and when she in
turn leaves, the City of Panama
will ready to take her place
thus keeping us in constant com
munication with San Francisco
While we are having five
steamers per month running be
low, would it not be well to take
steps to have a weekly mail
route established between here
and San Francisco, thus saving
the annoying delays incident tc
the Portland route in winter and
above all, assuring us Of the per
manent continuation of the line
A petition to that effect ought
to receive the name of every
man on the Sound. If the De
partment takes steps to estab
lish the route Immediately, the
contract could undoubted be lei
at low rates, owing to the hot
opposition the two lines arc run
ming at present.
Year: 1875

NEARLY SwAMpED. - Durine
the night the scow Champion
lying alongside the Talbot bunk
err, fioated under the wharf and
was caught there by the incom-
ing tide. A portion ofthe cabin
had to be cut off to get her out
before she swamped.
Year: 1875

How He BOUGHT TAcoMA.-We hear
of good one, perpetrated by our
fellow citizen, Walter Monteith, when
he was on the excursion to Puget Sound
few weeks ago. Having heard that
Tacoma was the terminus of the North
Pacific Railroad, and consequently an
objective point for great commercial
city. he had about made up his mind to
lay out few surplus ducats in real es-
tate there, provided the location suita
ed him, and with that idea he went over
to Tacoma. After his arrival he very
readily met with one of the town pro-
prietors and was gladly shown over the
town. And here it would be well to re-
mark that the town of Tacoma
great commercial entropot of the North
Pacific coast and the great terminus Of
the N. P. R. R., is situated on the up
per end of Puget Sound, in logging
camp, about 1000 feet above the level
of the water, and consists mainly of
two gin shops and seven or eight houses,
with street full of black fir stumps.-
Well, after friend Montieth had taken
an exterior view of the two gin shops
and the seven houses, Ito do which he
was compelled to wind up a two-mile
hill) and had examined several adjacent
sand hills which would not produce
black eyed peas; after he had wandered
up the great main street of the city--in
the route of which he skinned his shins
in falling over logs and stumps-he was
asked by the town proprietor what por-
ton Of the city he wished to purchase
and what price he was willing to pay
for lots. At this very pertinent con-
nundrum Walter stopped abruptly, lean
ed upon long pole which he carried to
aid hin, in, climbing the sand bluffs.
wiped the perspiration from his brow,
tied bandana handkerchief about his
peeled shin, and very deliberately re-
piled: "Sir, if you who claim to be
the proprietor Of this logging camp,
were to give me warranty deed to your
great terminus city, together with forty
miles square of the surrounding coun-
try, and I were compelled to accept the
gift, would hunt you down with q
breech- loading. double-barrel shotgun
until had obtained satisfaction" It
is needless to add that the Tacoma man
went in search of other Victims Aba
ny Democrat.
Year: 1875

The PANAMA. The City OF
Panama finished coaling at the
Talbot coal on Saturday night
and steamed down to the Seattle
coal wharf, where she is now
loading. She will probably re-
main here until next Wednesday
morning.
Year: 1875

BRIcKLAYING This morning
the first bricklaying commenced
on the new Seattle bank. The
foundation was built by contract
but the remainder of the build
ing will be put up by day labor,
under the superintendent Of the
architect, Mr. Goodenough.
Year: 1875

nI The tug Teazer went up
the river last night and this
morning brought down a boom
Of piles from John Burns log
ging camp. The piles are to be
used in the new wharf of the Sc
attic Coal Co.
Year: 1875

BEEF CATTLE.-There are some
fifteen head Of beef cattle on the
wharf, awaiting shipment to
Port Townsend. Our butchers
are now shippingto Port Towns
end on an average Is head of
beef cattle a week.
Year: 1875

The intelligent iuryman Inns remov-
to Cincinnati, This is the latest, as
vouched for by the Ga-ette:--"We the
jury, find that the said Louis Fillman
came to his death by shot acciden-
tally went off by himself by killing a
cat by shooting the same and when
she was not deaf instantly by striking
the cat with the breach of the gun and
the load discharged itself"
Year: 1875

SALT LAKE, April Brigham
Young was summoned to appear to-
day before Chief Justice Lowe to
show cause why he should not be held
for contempt of court for failing TO
pay Ann Eliza the monthly sum Of
five hundred dollars alimony.
Year: 1875

Brother Glover was 5 pretty big man in d
certain old Connecticut SilInge. He would
swear little sometimes hut when he sub
scribed Eve hundred dollars toward re-
building and re6tling the old church, that
special net Of charity covered multitude
Of s:ns.


Brother Glover had a big voice. There
was no time. tone or tune init, but lie bel
lowed as he pleased in church singing.
When the new church was finished il had
to be dedicated. and choir was carefully
trained TO do the singing Brother Glover
was not one Of the choir, and the intention
was to rule bin out Of he vocal exercises.


The choir had carefully rehearsed new
dedicatory hymn. aud everything was rea-
dy for the interesting ceremonies. The
church was crowded, and Brother Glover
was in bis place in a front pew. as large as
life. Tho new piece was struck up, and
Brother Gloycr's voice rose loud above the
organ. There was q nause. The organ
and choir were mute and the latter mad.
The minister looking at fly on the ceiling
explained that it was new piece which the
choir alone bad pfacticed. and requested
the congregation not to join in the singing.


The piece was RECOMMENDED, and again
Brother Gloyers big voice broke il up.
The preacher then fixed his eyes on Broth
er Glover and requested him to keep silent
during the performance Of the piece. which
he did not understand. and Brother Glover.
looking az bis beloved pastor with bis Big
round eyes. replied 10 a big voice:


'Look-a-here, Mr.. Barahart. PAID five
hundred dollars towards repairing this darn
ed old gospel box aud BY thunder ! will
sing saa,


The preacher gave up. and 50 did the
choir.
Year: 1875

They got up "a surprise party Thursday
night lssl on young married couple, al
whose house 10 Swampoodle similar affair
vas one OF The socisl successes Of the last
season. The conspiratoTs were met calmly
but cordillly at the gate by the husband,
who rested 90 bis shot gon. while his beau.
tiful and accomplished wife. whose face and
form we're visible inside the porch. said she
was very glad to see them, but she didn'i
think she could hold the bulldog more
tha1 a minute longer!
Year: 1875

Intemperance has become the
bane Of every nation, and despite
the prayers of women and the laws
of men, its soul-devonring progress
goes on.


Old men and young men together
will linger around a bar-room all
day that is disagreeable even to
themselves, and when the last light
has been extinguished, they will peer
out into the darkness as if they
shuddered to think of returning to
their homes. But why this dread
of retiring! The very same thing
which drove them to this den of
loating in the morning, which in
most instances is the want of a
more pleasant resort. Young men
will remain where it is the most
agreeable, and if their home is made
gloomy by any reason, they will
seek society elsewhere and at the
saloon are sure to find companions
with whom they can for moment
drown their lonesomeness.


Young men must have recreation,
and for this very reason they haunt
such places with no evil intention,
till at last they partake of the fatal
cup. Many a young man taus fee
ing from disagreeable home, has
formed habits that have blighted
life's bloom.


Prayers may be fruitful in the
sanctuary, but neatness and agree
al lleness at home will make that,
instead Of the saloon the center of
attraction, and if the parents have
better morals and more virtue than
children. they can mould. .f. .schar-
acter and instill into them whatever
principles they choose.
Year: 1875

ne WANTS CONGRESS TO RELIEVE HIM OF REsPoN-


sIBIIITY-THE BROOKS PARTY BLAME HIM FOR


THEIR OVERTHROW - THE PRESIDENT WANTS


JUDGE POIAND's COMMITTEE TO REPORT A


DEFINITE POLICY.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The representatives of the
two parties in Arkansas each claim the President on
their side and this has given rise to several widely
different stories in regard to his attitude toward
that State and its rival politicians. The President
does desire that Congress shall pass some act or
JOINT resolution enunciatng a policy i'll regard to
that State and from this fact it has been inferred
that he desires an order to overthrow the Garland
Government. AS nearly as can be learned this is
not his position. He has been repeatedly urged
and begged by the friends Of Mr.. Brooks to put the
latter back at the head of the State Government
where he was when the President intefered be-
tween him and Mr.. Baxter; aud the Brooks party
really hold the President responsible for the over
throw of the friends of the Administration in
Arkansas. The President is, therefore, annoyed
and would like to have Congress take the response
biity off his hands No doubt, if Congress would
declare by JOINT resolution that Mr.. Brooks
must be renstated in Arkansas the President
would be glad to use all the force
at his disposal to put him back
there. because Brooks is one of his supporters
but that is not the thing that troubles HIM most
And just here is where the President and the
Special Committee of which Judge Poland is
Chairman, disagree. The latter makes no recon-
mendaiOn, and it is understood that the President
in his interviews with members of that Committee
has urged them to submit some policy. If their
report goes in without recommendation it leaves
the President just where he is now, with all the
responsibility on his shoulders and that is just what
he complains Of
Year: 1875

CONGRESS URGED TO IMPROVE THE SOUTHWEST


PASS, INsTEAD OF THE SOUTH PAss-THE LATTER


TOTALLY INADEQUATE FOR THE COMMERCE OF


TIE RIVER


ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 5.-Thc Board of Directors OF
the Merchants Exchange to-day unanimously adopted
a memorial to Congress setting forth In strong terms
WHY m the Improvement OF the mouth Of the Mlsss-
ippi River the SOUTHWEST Pass should be used instead
Of the South Pass 1t urges the use OF Jetties Tor the
improvements aud the adoption OF Capt Eads pian IL
claims that the South Pass would prove totally made
ut for the commerce OF the Mississippi Valley. and
that while question Of economy should be re-
garded IN the matter II il believed hat tue dnerence
~ the cost of the works between the Passes, when
with the magnitude OF the interests involved,
~ hardly worthy OF consideration
Year: 1875

and her brain severely acerated Mary Ann Riley who
witnessed the blow, locked up IN the Oak street
Police Station. that she may be found when her evil
dence is wanted. She said that the husband ana WHO
and herself bad been drinking in Cloves room and all
OF the party under the influence OF liquor nl
pute about some domestic trihe, and hot words
passed. Mrs. Glove pushed her husband back toward
the stove and he seized the poker and struck her with
ta hnaVY head
Year: 1875

The Board of Supervising Inspectors of Steam
boats has adjourned. The most important OF the
few new rules adopted those regulating trans
pertaion Of cotton and petroleum on passenger YES
ses. Heretofore 1t has been reqmted that cotton
should be entirely and closely covered ana any
tearing Of covering would subject to seizure and
fine of So This rule has been SO modified that cot
Ton in what is termed good merchantable condition
as to covering and compression, can be shipped
The rule in regard to petroleum provides that TINS
article packed either in metallic cans placed WITHIN
wooden boxes, or in ronbound casks, and OF quality
which will not ignite at or below 1lO~ may be trans
ported on steamers are no othcr
nTactlcabe and available lines OF communication,
mon the master or owner Of the vessel obtaining
certificate from the local Inspector, designating the
mart of the vessel where petroleum must he slowed


which certificate must be posted up In conspicuous
ulace for information of all on board. These rules
have heretofore failed TO receive the appFoNu "i
tIc Treasury Department they will now receive
the indOrse lnent OF Secretary BrIstOW'
Year: 1875

Thou art the Glory Of our Strength and an
Erening Hymn Is. T. Gordon) two compositions by
Johann Wolfe peonastcally entitled Sacred anthems
for church service" The music is operate rather than
religious in character and weak Of its kind Any
thing more thoroughly opposed to the spirit Of genu
inc anthem 1t would he difficult to imagine.