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Year: 1878

As wayfaring man. who may have been


both fool and tramp, went forth on the
wintry roads in the rural districts he was
assailed by the terriers and watch dogs of
the neighborhood. which showed their teeth
with much demonstration. Endeavoring to
defend himself by the wayfarer's most con-
venient weapon he found that the stones
were oil frozen to the earth, and he cried
out in the dialect OF his native land,
bad cess to the place where all the.
dogs are let loose and all the stones
tied fast" Ii this is not true
the chroniclers of tho school Of j. Miller.
Esq, are to blame; but. true or false. new
or old, the story illustrates happily enough
the predicamcnt of this poor old barbarian,
the Turk, in his European perambulations
For him, indeed. it is true that all cle-
ments that may menace him in any form
are let loose, and all means of defence are
tied fast. His latest wonderful experience in
this way is with Greece. Hellenic troops
march into the territory recognized as his
by the public law of Europe, assail his
strongholds and drive out his soldicry.
They make war on him, in fact. Then the
Sultan wakes up, rubs his eyes and finds he
is ut war with Greece. Forthwith he de-
spatches his fleet to make war in his turn,
and all the way from Constantine
pie he can see tho Athenians tremble
at what is TO happen. But, behold !!
ere he gets at them the foreign
Ministers in Athens rise up TO guarantee the
Pirnus against bombardment. 1t is all very
we'll for Grccco to make war on Turkey. bnt
when Turkey wants to return the compli-
ment it is not we'll in the least On the
contrary, there is pother about civiliza-
ton. Certainly it is a very funny war in
which all the hitting must be done by one
side and it is not strange if simple
minded barbarian fails to fully compre-
hend it.
Year: 1878

eral revival of business. With the new


economies expected in the 'administra-


ton of the canals, and with such additions


to their business as will naturally attend q
revival of prosperity, it is possible that they
may be worked to their full capacity
on self-supporting basis. The idea Of
making them burden on the taxpayers
will not be adopted until it shall have been
demonstrated that their business cannot be
kept up after full trial of the new system
of management in period of ordinary pros
perity. We are trying the system OF low
tolls, and arc about to try the new manage
ment in time of business depression; and
the people will think these enough in the
way of experiment until their full value
can be tested in better state OF general
business. We do not dispute that the canals
must finally be free, but the time has not
yet come for making that proposal with
success
Year: 1878

The proposed amendments Of the State
constitution introduced by Dr. /. l. Hayes
is probably premature, although we may
have to come to it in time. In order to
make the navigation of the canals free the
property of the State would have to be
taxed about one million dollars per annum
for running expenses and to keep them in
order. The people of the rural districts,


especially in parts of the State remote from
the canals, will not consent to such bur-
den at present. The canals have here
tofore been an important source Of
revenue. Those days are undoubtedly
past forever. but 1t will take the
people some little time to reconcile
themselves to the loss of revenue before
they can be brought to accept an annual
burden instead. The Legislature has adopted
the toll sheet of last year, which merely
pims to collect money enough for the ex-
penses OF administration and repairs. Fur
ther changes Of policy will have to await
the result of the new system of management
under a. Superintendent of Public Works
and the effect on the canals Of q gen.
Year: 1878

the rock. OF the public credit and
the waters gushed forth? ?" He knew
well enough that the public credit was so
wonderfully established by certain laws of
Congress but the credit of those laws be-
longed to the master mind that conceived
them and the energy that secured their
adoption. The story which Jefferson told
in his 'Anas" respecting the Assumption
law is decisive as to Hamilton's successful
activity with members of Congress. JeAer-
son had just then returned from France and
did not understand the situation. He says
that Hamilton met him on his way to the
Presidents, walked him up and down for
long time in front of the Presidents door
steps. explained to him the hitch which
had arisen. on this measure in Con-
gress and solicited his influence to
help it through. jefferson accordingly
invited Hamilton to dine with him the next
day and bring some of his friends, promis-
ing also to invite some of his own, and
arrangements were made ut that dinrfsr for
exerting influence enough to secure the
passage of the bill. jefferson felt atterward
that he had been duped, because he found
that he did not approve of the bill; but the
anecdote is none the less decisive as to
Hamilton's successful attemptS. to manage
Congress. II is we'll known that Mr..
Chase was in constant intercourse with
the financial committees Of both houses
and with other influential members,
and that it was by means Of such inter-
course that he carried his measures. At the
session when he first proposed the National
Banking law Mr. Hooper was the only mem
Der of Congress that gave it any support,
but by persistent pushing for two years Mr..
Chase finally persuaded Congress to adopt
it. We need not multiply instances they
nre familiar to every student Of our poit!-
cal history, and in the light of them Mr..
Hayes fastidiousness seems the mark OF o
man not we'll vcrsed in national affairs.
Year: 1878

At least three great Powers-Germany,
France and Italy-have responded favorably
to the invitation to send repl esentatives to
a General Conference at Vienna. England,
Turkey and Austria, of course, will also be
of the party; and Russia cannot afford to
stay away, although the present opinion in
ST. Petersburg is that the Conference is u
device of England and Austria to
cheat Russia by diplomacy out of
the legitimate fruits Of her success
rs o conqueror. Indeed, Russia has no
reason to regard the Conference in II
favorable light, and would be justified in
''spiking" this diplomatic project if there
were any fair or feasible way of doing it,
since she has either actually gained by the
war all she wants or could easily gain it,
and might we'll desire. to be left to settle
terms with her vanquished enemy. But to
England the Conference is like a full suit
Of Boyton's life preservers thrown out to
drowning man. Over council table at
Vienna she hopes to gain all that she would
have fought for in the war, if she could
have fought at all. Her endeavors there
will be to reduce by all allowable or un-
allowable arts the advantages that shall be
accorded by common consent to the con-
queror and the endeavor Of Austria will
be the same in kind, but it will be pur-
sued timidly and with many furtive glances
toward Berlin in apprehension of how far
the omnipotent Power there may be pleased
to let Austria pursue her own inclinations.
But the date for the Conference is not
named, nor is there a definite understand
ing anywhere or q power to reach such ON
understanding as to the relation the nego-
tiations there to be carried on will
bear to the negotiations actually in prog
ress between Russia and Turkey This
Conference is not to make treaty Of peace
between the belligerents. Although it is to
consider the general interests Of Europe in
Oriental relations as the Congress at Paris
did in 1885, it is not, as that body did, to
make the treaty that shall end the present
war. Russia will no doubt push
the conclusion with Turkey Of a
treaty on the bases indicated, admitting
all the time with world of polite formali-
ties that any parts Of it questioned by
great Power shall not have binding force
until ratified by the Conference. But by
this means she will present to the Con-
ference not an Oriental chaos, out of which
it may create such an order as it pleases,
but On established order founded upon con-
quest and sustained by nearly million of
soldiers. and based upon treaty concluded
with the conquered Power Europe, and
every government in Europe, has respect
for accomplished facts and to ask Europe
to sustain an Ottoman Empire that exists is
quite another thing from asking it to re-
establish and reconstruct such an empire
when it has been destroyed by war and par
celled out between conquering States.
England will discover this great difference
in the deliberations of the Conference be-
fore it has gone very far. It must not be
forgotten that this Conference is only the
latest phase of a negotiation in which Rus
sia, Germany and Austria have been con-
stantly on one side and England and Turkey
on the other.
Year: 1878

1F TIE BUILDING DEPARTMENT would coop
crate with the Health Board the evils arising
from defective plumbing and insufficient drain
age coud in great measure he prevented
But, for some reason or another. it will not. Is
there no way to compel the two bo,ris to act
together in the interest OF the public
Year: 1878

JUSTICE DUFrys impeachment trial, accord
ing to one of the lawyers in the case, is for the
purpose of determining who runs the Tammany
organization in the Fourth ward This is new
line of business for the courts.
Year: 1878

11E DISCLOSURES elsewhere printed in regard
to the jury system show gross neglect of duty
on the part of some one. 1t seems the city not
only loses the services of those who would make
the best jurors, but in addition it loses the fines
Reform is sadly needed in that branch of the
government.
Year: 1878

MI. CoMsToCK's report of the work of the
Society for the Prevention Of Vice during the
past year shows that the traffic in obscene pub
licntons is still very large. There are signs
of hard times in that line.
Year: 1878

A WORD ABOUT MArRIAoB.-A ply
sician writes the following sensible ad
vice; Ny profession has thrown me
among women of all classes. and nv ok
perience teaches me that God lever gave
man a greater proof of His love than to
place woman here with him. Ny advice
is-Go propose to the most sensible girl
you know. fshe says yes, tell her how
much your income is, from what source
derived. and tell her you will divide the
last shilling with her, and love her with
all your heart in the bargain. And then
keep your promise. My word for il. she
will live within your income, aad to
your last hour you will regret that you
did not marry sooner. Don't worry
about feminine extravaganza and femi-
nine untruth, Just you be true to her,
love her sincerely. and throw it up to
her fredusntly, and q more fond, faith
ful, foolish slave you will never meet
anywhere. You WON'T dsserve, know,
bat she will never SEQ it. Now throw
aside pride and sslfshness, and see what
will come oft.
Year: 1878

HOLD On, BoYs.-Hold on to your
tongue when you are just ready to swear,
lie or speak hsrshly, or use An impro-
word. Hold on to your hand when you
are about to punch, strike, scratch, steal
or do any improper act. Hold on TO
your foot when you are on the point of
kicking, running OFF from study, or pur-
suing the path of error, shame or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or
others are angry with you. Hold On to
your heart when evil associates seek
your company and invite you to join
in their mlrth, games and revelry.
Hold on TO your good Rsme at all
times, for it is Of more value than gold, +,
high places, or fashionable attire. Hold
on to the truth, for it will serve you well,
and do you Throughout. eternity. Hold
on to virtue-it is above all price to
you in all times and places. Hold on to
your good character, for it is and will
ever be your best wealth.
Year: 1878

A LEGEND OF PETER THE GREAT
BROUGHT TO MIND.-The legend of
Peter the Greats apprenticeship is
brought to mind by little story which
is told By the Philadelphia Times. In
August last quiet looking Russian OF
the blonde type applied at John Roach's
ship yard, at Chester, for work. August
Bummer was the name he gave, and
previous 20 going there, he said, he had
been connected in some capacity with
the Russian frigate CrdySser, which had
few days before left Cramps ship
yard, where it had been lying some
time for repairs. Bummer could speak
tolsrably good English, and seemed quite
easy on the matter of salary, telling
the ship builder that wages were not so
much an object with him as the ac-
quiring Of knowledge AS to the Ameri-
can method Of building ships. He was
in the employ of his own government,
he said. and received regular salary
from it. Mr.. Roach placed him in the
mschinists' or erecting department.
There he worked about three months.
In October be gave up his situation and
LETT the town, and his companions had
already forgotten him when it was An
nounced that Russian naval construct
or in this country was in active com
munication with the Russian minister
at Washington, and with his own gov
ernment, in reference, it WAS believed,
to ttulg out American ships for cruis-
ers. Incidentally it was mentioned that
he had been employed at Roach ship
yard.
Year: 1878

AFTER all, man is generous being.
Not long ago one died in Boston who had
been married only a year, and received II
fortune OF fifty thousand dollar, from his
wife. And what did he do when he found
death staring him in the face Not en-
rich bis relatives Ms he might have done;
he willed it all back to hsr again, on the
simple condition that she should not
marry again. The noble man = Wo-
maN's Words
Year: 1878

MR. ED1ToR: Who edits the At liins News? Is Balaam's ass dead? Has that animal any posterity m this country? Or is it possible that if Balaam's ass spoke could not other asses like unto that of Balaam 5 speak also? And is it not possible, if not highly probable, that if Ba- laam's ass spoke with any degree of intelligence in that ancient and un- enlightened period, there also might be asses very like unto that of Ba- laams in these enlightened days of ours, speak with quite or nearly as much intelligence as Balaam's did, and especially so If it be able or capa- ble of feeling a moral emotion, caus- ing great degree of consolation from having performed responsible duty? MT. Editor we have Tn this case a chance for an abstract specu- lation and metaphysical inquisi- tion, about and concerning the na- ture, properties and qualities as well as the accidents of creature like unto or that bears striking analogy to Balaam's.

 The.question presents itself; Can a creature of the above mentioned species utterly devoid of reason, have any idea of moral obligation Can he feel the weight of rcsponsi bility? How can he feel the emo- tion of merit or demerit without the essential characteristic of reasonf According to my ideas of the nature of things, Mir Editor, the relation existing between reasoning faculty and q faculty to judge of moral emo tions connect these two powers with little too short cord for one to exist independent of the other. One might reason without moral facul ty, but to have moral faculty with out faculty to reason, is contrary to the nature of the human mind; yet it may be the order of things Is somewhat different in other animals The following may give some light on the subject owing to the fact that none but probable evidence can be had in all questions of morals and politics: Man is an animal, but all animal is not man; yet animal in heres in or is part of man, is akin to man, man is also akin to animal and as some people resemble theil kiufolk more than others, from these data it is very reasonable that some have little or nothing to distinguish them from thelr relatives.

 SOME PUNC.
Year: 1878

The board of health of Little Rock has declared the Pulaski County Jail q nuisance and n disgrace to civilization aha declared that the prisoners in it shall be transferred to the penitentiary and that the old jait shall be torn down by the Chief of Police.

 The Congressional Convention for this District will meet at Harrison, poone county, 18th inst.
Year: 1878

Miss Maud Granger member of the "Diplomacy" company was pre- sent ai the death of the lavorite actor Montague. She is said to have fain- ted and is now seriously i'll and threatened with brain fever.
Year: 1878

No newspaper should speak slight tingly Of the man who seated on dry goods box with nothing on earth to do, stops every pedestrian 70 ask him the time of day.

 Little Rock has her share of commn- nists and yet not one of them has ever been known to offer to deyide up on his possessions, unless it was his sen- tence for vagrancy.
Year: 1878

Once week is often enough Tor
decent white man TO wash himself all
over. and whether in summer or VIII
ter that ought to be done with soap,
warm water, and a hogs hair brush, In
a room showing at least seventy de-
greeS Fahrenheit. Baths should be
taken early in the morning, for 1t is
then that the system possesses the
power of reaction IN the highest de-
gree. ANY kind of bath is dangerous
soon after a meal. or soon after Ia
tiguing exercise. No man or woman
should take bath at the close of the
day, unless by the advice Of the fami iy
physician. The best mode Of keeping
the surface of the body clean, besides
the once a week washing already men
toned, is as follows: AS soon as you
get out Of bed in the morning, wash
YOUR face. hands. neck and breast; into
the same basin of water put both feet
at once for about a minute, rubbing
them briskly all the time; then with
the towel. which has been dampened by
wiping the face, feet, ETC., wipe the
whole body well, fast and hard, wit
mouth shut and chest projecting. Let
the whole thing be done in less than
five minutes. At night when you go to
bed. and whenever you find yourself
wakeful or restless, spend from two to
five minutes i'll rubbing your whole
body with your hand, so far as you can
reach in every direction. This has Il
tendency to preserve that softaess and
mobility Of skin which is essential to
health, and which too frequent was'-
ings will always destroy"
Year: 1878

Hereafter in n. \. State, every per-
son who shall either verbally or by
written Or printed communication
threaten to accuse another Of any OF
fence, or shall threaten to communicate
or to publish or in any manner to use
information or documents or state
ments that are alleged to be injurious
to the personal reputation OF to lhe
business standing of any person, With
intent by any such threatening to eX-
tort any property, or to derive any
pecuniary OF valuable benefit whatever
10 the person making such threat,
shall be guilty Of crime and made
subject to severe penalties. Such are
the terms Of an act which passed The
Legislature and was signed by the
Governor. 1t will have q tendency 10
give the blackmailing business very
black eye.
Year: 1878

The sweet-scented vernal grass is the
earliest of all British grasses, coming
into flower in that country by the end
of April, and ripening the seed about
the first or second week in June. The
produce of this grass is everywhere
scanty, and it is consequently wholly
unfit for the purposes of hay in one
crop. 1t thrives best when combined


with many different species, and is
therefore true permanent pasture
| grass.
Year: 1878

A western minister told the trustees
OF his church that he must have his
money, as his family were suffering for
bread. Money" said the chairman of
the trustees, You preach for money, l
thought you preached for the good OF
souls.n The minister replied: Il can't
eat souls, and if could, it would take
a thousand such as yours to make
meal"
Year: 1878

NUMBER ONE.


That the seat of government shall be
established at tho city of Baton Rouge or
at the city of New Orleans, IS the major
ity of the voters of tho State may deter
mine at the next ensuing election; those
voting to locate the State capital at Bat
on Rouge shall indorse OH their tickets.
"For State Capital, Baton Rouge ;'' those
voting to locate the capital at New Or
leans shall indorse on their tickets. "For
State Capital, New Orleans"


(Strike out article one hundred and
thirty y-one.(
Year: 1878

tell What religion can't do the fear of the reporter
will accomplish


Do you know what the fundamental dificulty with
the world is? 1t is the universal deluson that No
8 boot can be made to fit No. foot. Change that
misapprehension and You will alter the complexion
OF history. The bank cashier takes a few thousand
dollars from the vault with the expectation of be
coming rich Wall street and returning it; the
clerk drives a fast team and INDUCES in all its
comitants salary of $500; the business man
lives on the avenue and accumulstes debts with the
hope that something favorable will turn mp; the
young lady marries for money and dreams Of .
happy home. They are all trying to get No. boot
on No. Q foot. Nt&


fine old gentleman OF ninety has lately
decorated lady of eighty with orange bios
SONS. 1t little late in life to try experiments.
but they both needed discipline and wise
enough to know how they could ges the most Of it in
the shortest space of time.


The United states Treasurer has paid England for
all the fish the Banks Of Newfoundland. which Is
well enough. but the Ash have not yet been notified
Of the fact. and may be embarrassed when they
the luscious bait dangling in tho water AZ to
whether it IL Englishman or AN American who IL
waiting for . ribble. 1t is more than courteous
to give them the proper infornation and suggest
to the Secretary of State that the words OF Hood.


To tell the fish he need not speak.


Although his voice 10 finc;


He'll And the most convenient way


Will be 70 drop line.
Year: 1878

failure. should advise him to make clean sweep
OF this irreverent jargon Of chimney cleaning and
Scripture as being wholly unsuitable to his calling


And what was Mr.. Clark? A London chimney sweep
and carpet cleaner given to cant He had business
cards printed and interlarded them with Scripture
quotations. thus showing how pious he WAS He
probably had whining. sanctimonious tone withai
Mr. Spurgeon looks and acts like who hates
cant and couldn't help saying receiving one OF
the chimney sweeper's cards. like drubbing would
not come amiss to some people who are not "chim-
ncy sweeps"