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Year: 1874

Profound significance attached to that an
cient observance of the ISraetes, on the 10th
day of the month Tisri, called the Day of
Atonement, wherein the high priest laid his
hands upon the head of the goat upon which
the lot "for Azazel" had fallen, and confessed
upon it all the sins of the people preparatory
to It's being led away into "A land not inhab-
"ited" There were some years, very likely.
when the confession of the high priest was as
long and as burdensome as the prayers of the
Chaplain of the Senate, though it is hardly
possible it could have been so beautifully ex-
pressed. No doubt the people whose an
nual load of transgressions was thus land
over on the shoulders of the goat
stood by and witnessed the transaction
with something of the feeling of relief which
is experienced by Senators when the Chaplain
lifts up the voice of his wailing and prays
that " the giant demon of slander that stalks
" forth casting upon all the earth "a fearful
I" shadow may be rebuked. 1t is not probable
that the length of the confession or the null


titude of the transgressions made any differ
ence whatever with the feelings of the goat


The average goat of those early times did not
probably differ in mental temperament from
the IEIsky III ONu
frequents the rocky Businesses of the Nine


teenth Ward, furnishing entertainment for the
young and sustenance for the lOwly. We
should doubtless be safe in the assumption
that the goat of that day, as of this, would feel
an abundant compensation in having its head
adorned with scarlet cloth, for the labor of
carrying away any quantity OF transgressiOns


We doubt il there was ever case when the
goat did not bear up under it and seem happy.


The custom was so wise and withal so con-
venient that it is not strange that our Repub-
lcan Israel, whose history furnishes so many
striking analogies with the Israel Of the Ex-
Odus-as for instance in emancipating a race,
hankering for hesh-pOts, murmurng against
their leaders, worshiplng a calf, and wander
ing in the wilderness-shOuld restore it. 1t is
coming to be an annual observance. Last year
at about this time, or little earlier, it will
be remembered that the party sent out as
pretty procession of scapegoats as
ever wore scarlet Or tripped up high
Year: 1874

The first official intimation that we have of
the policy which the new British Ministry in
tends to pursue is given in the speech from
the throne upon the opening of Parliament.
In most respects the Government is disposed
to leave matters as 1t found them. Two
measures of a reformatory character alone are
promised One of these, for removing the
delay and expense attending the transfer of
real estate, is so far essential that, if Mr..
Gladstone had remained in power, he would,
in all probability, have himself proposed it.
The other measure of reform. for extending
the benefits of the Judicature bill to Ireland,
is detail which the successful opera
ton of that bill has shown to be
advisable. In one particular the Ministry
purposes to adhere to what is likely to be a
strict party measure. Throughout the late
elections, so well were the Licensed Victual-
lers organized that in many cases, they were
able to turn the scale in favor of Conservative
candidates even where there was Liberal
who was disposed to support their demands.
They are now to reap the reward of their
support of Conservatives for Mr.. Disraei has
promised to introduce a bill to amend the
laws regulating the sale of intoxicating
liquors 1t may be said to his discredit that
the most important measure OF the session is
to be one for the promotion of much more
sordid interests than those which are so closely
associated with Mr.. GladstoRe's defeat.
Year: 1874

1t is reported that the House Committee on
Civil Service will recommend the passage of
MIR. Woodford's bill to codify the Customs
laws. This is good move, but it must not
be forgotten that such a bill puts the codifi-
cation of the laws into next year. 1t will take
time to arrange and digest such mass of
written law. Meantime, no such codifcation,
whether it come soon or late. can abolish
the infamous spy system nor do away with
the demoralizing practice of dividing the
spoils of the CustOm-house. Repeal is the
word for these abuses.
Year: 1874

On the eighth page of The TRIBUNE We
publish to-day the full text of the extraordi-
mary scheme of law which is intended 10 give
Mr. Commissioner Davenport an extension of
authority and power. By this bill it is pro-
posed to create a new function for the Chief
Supervisor of Elections He is to be sort of
Grand InquisitOr. lie is to be endowed with
power to insist upon all sorts of questions, 70
go into all matters in any way relating to
elections and naturalizations, and to compel
witnesses from any part of the United States.
His influence is made to permeate all homes,
families, and the most private interests. 1t is
o curiosity of legal espionage.
Year: 1874

Both branches of the Legislature have now
finished their work on the constitutional
amendments. A separate proposition relating
10 funding the canal debt remains; but the
amendments now as a whole must go to the
people. The work of the Legislature has not
been well-digeSted; and the popular feeling
towards the proposed amendments is one of
indifference.
Year: 1874

In his statement before the Ways and Means
Committee yesterday Judge Noah DAVIS con-
frmed much that has been said relative to
the scandalOus treatment of the case of Phelps,
Dodge g. Co. He said that the oyervaluatiOns
in the invoices of that firm largely counter
balanced the undervaluations. Furthermore
he insisted that in all discussions as to the
operations of the customs laws it should be
borne in mind that there was no real differ
ence between technical and deliberate viola
tion of the statute That is to say, violation
of the law works a forfeiture in the case OF
an unintenuOnal transgressOr just the same as
it does when the offender has willfuly planned
and executed an evasion of the law. One
would suppose that this statement of the case
were sufficient to insure legislation which
should make such travesty of justice impos-
sibe. Judge Davis has just begun his state
ment, which will grow more interesting as he
advances. We publish to-day an extended
report of some of Mr.. George BiSs's testi-
mOny before the Committee; it will be seen
that Mr. Bliss does not agree with Judge
Davis on some points; on Others. his evidence
is positive if it is nothing else.
Year: 1874

There is "A Justice in Vioksburg who is constantly
actuated by the noblest spirit of humanity sort
of spirit which leads man generously TO bestow
upon the needy anything he cannot possibly use
himself. man was lately brought up before him
for selling meat which was in an uneatabo c0ndi
tion. The humane Indignation of the Judge was
fearful TO endure. 1t with sentiments of horror
that he lectured the wretch telling him that he had
been guilty of crime which endangered the lives of
his fellow beings; that that meat would Kill any
man, and he knew il. Awful was the penalty he
inflicted Now, SIR sand he severely, ." II IL or


ered by this Court that all this meat before MS. and
all similar meat in your possession shall be forfeited
by you. and that it be sent to the County Poor
house"
Year: 1874

The ways of washerwomen are often devious and
queer but there is sameness about them winch
has made them comparatively uninteresting. Few,
all. few are the fortunate beings who possess a
genius 80 fresh, original and gracious ~ is that OF
the Washerwonan of Cleveland, or the Bold Buc-
cancer Picture 10 yourself an amiable young man
walking pleasant afternoon with charming
Young lady, and absorbed in agreeable converse ton
Then imagine an old woman of forbdding aspect,
whom he has never before observed IN all his life.
approaching that happy man and in clarion tones
demanding that dollar and forty cents he owes
her for washing Is il any wonder the confused
and frightened wretch yields the money up 20 his
despoiler and walks on conscious of depth of agony
4 we're vain TO paintf
Year: 1874

Yesterday the House of Representatives had
q wordy wrangle over the policemen VINO
guard the Capitol. 1t was proposed to cut
down tlie force; but the sacrilegious attempt
to lay violent hands on the Capitol Police was
sloutly resisted, and, amid heated discus
sion concerning politics and the natlonai
finances, the House naturally glided into a
debate on the mileage abuse, printing unde-
| livered speeches, and various other things
OF course the police force was not reduced
and nothing was done beyond talking great
deal to no purpose. The dominant party lost
a good opportunity. They might have cut OIL
one policeman they could then have called
the country to witness their economy and have
voted away few loose millions without a
word being said about it.
Year: 1874

Says the Arkadelphia Ark } Standard
of Saturday: "One day last week a lit
tie daughter of Rev. A. ]. Peddy, living
about seven miles west of this place,
after getting dinner for the family, sat
down in a chair to rest herself, aud IN a
few moments complained of feeling un-
well, and fell out of the chair in q faint
ing fit. On being picked up and laid
on the bed, she died in about half an
hour afterward. She complained of q
hurting in her breast, received at that
or some previous time. She was a re-
markably sprightly CHILD, and was un-
usually lively that day, and her very
Sudden death is a mystery that her
friends cannot solve. She was about
twelve years old.n
Year: 1874

A SLAUGHTER. A farmer in Louisa county, Va, one night last week, hear ing noise about his courthouse, went out with double-barreled shotgun, and seeing negro, fired, killing him instantly. Upon examination he dis covered that the man he shot at was sitting upon lever which had been h. serted ill crack, and the house bodily lifted up, while two others were be- heath, getting out the corn. Az the first nan fell from the lever the house closed down upon the unfortunate wretches, and crushed the life out of them.
Year: 1874

very acceptable and permanently useful present to musical friend will be of the following valuable Works for sale at all Music Stores will be sent by mail, ost-paid, for retail price.
Year: 1874

In his annual report, the United States Secrc- tary of War calls attention to the fact that the reduction of the army effected little or no say ing, as troops had to be removed from place to place at great expense. The Secretary suggests that if the army is to be reduced, it should be dono by reducing the number of regiments.
Year: 1874

whom shall be holder of any Office of
profit or trust in the general or State
government. The said commissioners
shall be selected solely with reference to
their personal fitness and capacity for an
honest, impartial and thorough inyesti-
cation, and shall hold Office until their
duties shall be accomplished, but not to
exceed one year. 1t shall be their duty
to investigate the alcoholic and fer
mented liquor traffic and manufacture,
having special reference to revenue
and taxation in distinguishing, as far as
possible, In the conclusions they may
arrive at between the effects produced
by the use of distilled or spirituous as
distinguished from the use of fermented
or malt liquors in their economic,
criminal, moral and scientific aspects
in connection with pauperism, crime,
vice, the public health and general well
fare Of the people. Also, to inquire and
take testimony as to the practical re-
suits of license and restrictive legisla-
ton for the prevention of intemperance
in the several States, and the effect pro-
dueed by such legislation upon the con-
sumption of distilled or spirituous liquors
and of ferpented or malt liquors;
also ascertain whether the evil of drunk
eness has been increased or decreased
thereby; whether the use Of opium as
stimulsnt and substitute for alcoholic
drink has become more general in con-
sequence of such legislation, and
whether the public morals have been
improved thereby. 1t shall also be the
duty of said commission to gather infor-
nation and take testimony as to
whether the evil of drunkenness exists to
the same extent, or more so in other
civilized countries, and whether these
foreign nations, that are considered
the most temperate in the use of stimu-
lants, are so through prohibitory laws;
also, to what degree prohibitOry legisla-
ton has affected the consumption and
manufacture of malt and spirituous Ii
quors in this country. Section two pro-
vides that the commissioners shall not
be advocates of prohibitory legislation
or total abstinence in relation to
alcoholic or fermented liquors; shall
serve without salary, and shall have
authority to employ secretary at rea-
sOnable compensation, not to exceed two
thousand dollars per annum, which,
with the necessary expenses incidental
to such investigation, not exceeding ten
thousand dollars for both the secretary
and the commission, shall be paid out
of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated, upon vouchers signed
by the secretary Of the treasury, and
for this purpose the sum of ten thousand
dollars is appropriated. 1t shall be the
further duty OF said commissioners to
report the result of their investigation
and the expenses attending upon the
same to the President, to be through him
transmitted to congress.


On motion of Senator Sherman bill
to equaliZe national bank circulation
was taken up.


Senator Logan being recognized as en-
titled to the floor, said that if the gen.
tleman from Michigan, Senator Ferry,
should be ready to speak Monday, he
would yield the floor to him.


The senate then proceeded to the con-
sideration of executive business, and
soon after adjourned till Monday.
Year: 1874

NEW ORLEANS, February 6. The
Times has the following regarding the
last hours of the legislature: "The clos
ing scenes of the session were marked
by tumultuous excitement, which, OPEN
ing out in vigorous strength early in the
evening, grew in force as the hour of
adjournment was neared, and culmi-
mated in a finale of such uproar and
confusion that bedlam broke loose, and
a multitude of bowling wild beasts could
not, by the remotest possibility, have
offered the slightest approach to the be-
wildering effect produced by these solons
of the nineteenth century. IN the
house, from the hour Of opening to the
evening session at seven o'clock the
work. was lively and pandemOnium
stood revealed on earth. Never by any
chance were there less than twenty
members speaking at once, and by the
same rule not more than one in twenty
pretended to maintain any familiarity
with his seat, but in promiscuous jum-
ble all hands roamed through space, at
times shouting like mad to gain the at
tentiOu of the speaker, and at other
times to arise to a point of order to make
a motion, or to do a hundred other
things which no one but q Louisiana
legislator would think Of"


The Fleming Pic0y1Sne says: "It


is a current declaration of the
leading and most nohest of the
members of the legislature which
terminated its career last night at twelve
o'clock, that the appropriation bill un-
der which all the disbursements of the
State must be made was never passed,
was never submitted by the speaker, nor
voted On by the members. The report
ers of the press, all spectators, officers of
the house, and, in fact, every creditable
witness who was present during the ses-
sion, bear the same testimony. When
suggested that the bill had
not been voted on, the reply of the
members was shouted, 'Oh, it don't
make any difference; we will have it
entered in the journal, and that will do
as WE'LL There Were many other bills
in the same predicament, which were
never passed, were never even submit
ted to the house, but which it is proposed
to have entered in the journal, and pro-
claimed as laws.n
Year: 1874

There was an immense audience at
the Theater last night, the occasion
of Mr..Owens's benefit, when the bill
was The Poor Gentleman and Scion
ShiRgLe. We need hardly say the great
comedian was thoroughly well sustained
by the company, and that he himself,
under the stimulus of so many of his
admirers, shot ahead of himself, and
strengthened the already very ia
favorable verdict of the Memphis
people. To-day, at the matinee,
he will appear in The Victims and Rough
Diamond, and tonight in Married Life
and Forty Wjylks. At the matinee he
will of course have a full house, for
he is decided favorite with the ladies,
and we hope the same may be said of
tonight. He deserves an extraordinary
effort by his friends, and we thus hope
win be made to feel that he is nowhere
more welcome than in Memphis.


McEvoy's HIDernfeoa.


There was another good attendance at
Assembly hall last night TO enjoy the
entertainment by MacEvoy's NelG HI
6eT7ljcOn and comedy troupe. The in
terest aroused by this Hi6eTRicOn, which
embraces over fifty magnificent panO-
ramas, can only be understood by those
who are so fortunate as to attend the
nightly exhibitions, which will continue
during the present week. The principal
cities, most lovely scenery, and historic
places of the Emerald isle are faithfully
illustrated by this HI6eTRic0p, and are
pleasantly explained by the lecturer. As
an entertainment it is both delightful
and instructive. Another good house
will be present tonight.
Year: 1874

Senator Carpenter being entitled to the
floor, to call up his Louisiana bill, gave
way for short time that the bill to pro-
vide for the incorporation and regulation
Of railroad companies in the territories
of the United States might be actel upon.


Pending the discussion of this amend
ment, Senator Carpenter asked that his
Louisiana bill be made the special order
for to morrow, after the expiration OF
the morning hour.


Senator Sherman said be was opposed
to taking up the bill and hoped the sense
of the Senate would be taken as to wheth
er it should be considered or not He
thought the Senate should devote its
time 10 other matters more important


Senator Carpenter said the Senator
from New Jersey FreliRghuysen was
prepared to speak on the bill and II
should be taken up; however, if a ma
jority OF the Senators were determined
to stand by the Kellogg government,
right or wrong, he admitted it would be
bad policy to have any debates on the
subject The Senator from Ohio Sher
man had come here with several linan
cial conundrums, which had occupied the
Senate four months. The Senate would
have been astonished il some Senator had
expressed desire to dispose the meas
ures without debate


Senator Sherman said there were many
bills on the calendar, and he was opposed
to laying aside practical legislation to
take up this bill 1t would do the people
OF Louisiana no good. and he would
therefore insist upon the consideration
of matters more important


Senator Carpenter said it was matter
Of importance. when the State had been
usurped, and its government held by
usurpers and the decree Of Federal
court He was astonshed at the indif-
ference manifested by Senators on this
subject. If the Republican party refuses
to interfere when its usurpers hold a
State by the throat, it could not interfere
in any similar case where the usurpcrs
m ght be Democrats. He was in New
Orleans last May, when there was great
excitement there, and in the public street
he pledged himself to the people that If
they would stop their violence and sub
NIT to the kellogg government, he would
do what he could to present their case to
Congress. They had kept their part of
the contract and he proposed to keep his.


A good deal of sparring here took
place between Senators Carpenter, Sher-
man, Morton, Salisbury and West. Sen
ators Sherman and Morton claiming that
the people of Louisiana acquiesced in the
Kellogg government, and Senators Sauls.
bury and Carpenter contended that the
people did not indorse the Kellog gov
ernment, and if the troops were remov, d
from the State, and the people left to act
for themselves, the Kellog government
would not exist a month. Adjourned.
Year: 1874

From the st. Louis Dispatch.


Your correspondent desires to do now,
what he might have done any time within
the past three months. give an accurate
account of the death Of this lion hearted
sorely prosecuted and much abused man
He did not die violent death, no minis
ter Of the law took his lite, he was not
killed in combat in Arkansas rs was re
ported but peacefully and in his bed, he
who had fought an hundred battles for
the South and not one against her, yield
ed at last to that enemy which had been
tracking him relentlessly for score OF
years--consumptiOn.


The following extract from letter
written to gentleman in this city--one
who knew Mccoy well, who is an old
citizen and an Office holder--tells the
rest. 1t is from member of Shclby's
old brigade, an officer, comrade tried
and true, and it wac both fitting and ap
proprate that there should the stricken
man find shelter and protection:


"You know that live on the San
Marcos river, in Texas, and that since
got out safe from Mayimilian's army,
after Queretaro, | have been raising cat
tie, and doing the best could TO get a
little ahead. never turn away Con
federate soldier For him my latch string
is always out, and if he is deserving, half
that have is his. Arthur Mccoy came
to my house the last week in December,
suffering very much from severe attack
of pneumonia that had happened to him
in Louisiana. He told me that he had
had two dreadful hemorrhages, and that
he thought he would not be allie to do
duty much longer. He referred once or
twice very bitterly ts the stories that
were in circulation abodt him, and de-
clared his innocence as coming from one
who felt that he was about to die. did
everything possible for him, but he failed
daily. His lungs were very much dis
cased, and one hemorrhage followed
another. He died peacefully and calmly
the llth day OF January, and was buried
on my place. Please inform Gen Shelby
of the fact, for all his men think they will
90 to him when they die and Arthur
talked of him by the hour. He was n
uODlt NUu kthSlouo iCllOWs uuu OIc VI
the brayest men think that ever lived
in any country. Have the account Of his
death published, so that all of Shelby's
division who knew and liked him so much
can have some assurance Of his last
days "


For months and months past the news
papers have been busy with the name OF
Arthur Mccoy. Hardly yet cold in his
grave, he was made the leader of the
Gadshill band, the chief who robbed the
stage in Arkansas, and hut the other day
stage in Texas. What matters it now
to him, who sleeps his last sleep by the
waters Of the San Marcos river2 Who
is 1t that escapes slander now, the malice
Of enemies, the lies that sensation news
papers tell, the injury that ignorance and
treachery infict.
Year: 1874

rS- The Anthony House OF Little


Rock, is now open, complete in all is de
parts. as a first class Hotel, dining room
and all. This is the Hotel of Little Rock
Capt. John Peay will be found in the Of
fee, which is assurance enough that the
guests receive every attention. Then for
Ia good square old-time talk, Judge Glen
|lennn. is their to entertain old Arkan-
SANS See Card in our paper and when
you 90 to Little Rock stop at the Antho
Year: 1874

Eg 1t thine enemy wrong thee, buy
each of his children a drum


- There is a remedy for everything
but death


EF Black silk dresses with holes in
the elbows are said to be much Worn.


EI The placidty Of expression worn
by man who is next " in full barber
shop cannot be counterfeited
Year: 1874

FNIIE unexampled favor accorded to the conductors


i of this Magazine enables them to enter upon the
year with the means of making it more attractive
and valuable than ever before to its large and in
ereasing number of readers.
Year: 1874

at greater depth, as it may be necessary to
further strengthen the foundations By driving
piles under them before they sro laid. There is
vein OF quicksand running under St. Louis
which has occasioncd great deal Of trouble, and
danger.