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Year: 1879

A Ill the type now In this Office is entire
n ly new. We have all the late styles
card and poster type, and fatter ourself
that we can do rs good work as any office
in the State. Give us trial.
Year: 1879

Put pinch of tea in your mouth,
after partaking Of onions, and you
can call on your girl or lady friends
with the utmost impunity, that is
as far as the objection tothe onion
flavor is concerned.
Year: 1879

Lemon Pie 1 heaping table
spoonful of corn starch, cupful of
boiling water, cupfut of sugar, |
egg, 1 tablespoonful of butter and
/ small lemon moisten a heaping
tablespoonful of corn starch with lit.
tie cold water; then add cupful OF
boiling water; stir this over the fire for
2 or s minutes, allowing it to boil
and cook the starch; add table
spoonful of butter and cupful of SUI
gar; remove the mixture from the fire,
and, when slightly cooled, add an egg,
well beaten, and the juice and grated
rind of q fresh lemon. This makes one
pie, and should be baked with an under
and upper crust.
Year: 1879

We desire to congratulate the Republican
party on the removal of that bone of con-
tenton, the New York appointments, from
The partisan arena, that question being
definitely settled We have never been
able to discover the necessity or wisdom Of
removing Messrs. ARTHUR and CORNELL /;
but the President removed them, and the
Senate, under singular combination of
forces, has confirmed their successors. This
ends it, aud because il Is ended we congrat-
ulate the party most interested in the
event. The Democrats have taken advan-
tage Of this question to throw their votes
where they would do the most mischief,
and they now rejoice over the result. Our
rejoicing is only over the fact that an un-
fortunate struggle is ended, and now the
Republican party must close ranks and
move on.
Year: 1879

THE time has come when Congress must
put its foot down in regard to the hundred
and one plumber schemes that now beset it
for the purpose of depicting the National
Treasury for private benefit To longer
daily with these besettiug sins is waste of
time and an unprofitable encouragement to
schemes Of public plunder. Among the first
things for Congress to step on is the flank
commission movement for improving the
alluvial bottoms of the Mississippi valley
by levees and jetties-a scheme so purely
sinister and so dangerously capacious in
scope and dimension that to trifie with or
encourage il for moment brings peril to
the public Treasury. Let that commission
be authorized and the door be
once opened to this brood of plum
dering schemes, and there will
be no means Of closing it against them un-
til millions 60 TO waste 10 encourage the
cOvetousness of the selfish plunderers and
drain the Treasury Of the nation without
public benefit. Encourage no general
scheme Of depreciation under the guise of q
commission. Let every scheme stand upon
its own individual merit. Then, when
there is a meritorious measure presented
answer il according to its individual merits
and such as are not meritorious will find
merited defeat. To appropriate moneys tC
be expended by commission which is to
consider this whole brood of schemes will
view to success in any direction, exposes
the Treasury to certain depreciation, for th'
schemers will lay siege to and capture ol
mislead any commission that may be ell
trusted with this dangerous business.
Year: 1879

A proposition has been incorporated by
the House Committee on Appropriations in
the legislative, executive, and judicial ap-
preparation bill, which is generally supposed
to have for its object nothing more than the
consolidation of the different scientific sur
veys.


1t appears, however, on closer inspection,
that the provision goes great deal further,
and that it changes the system of public
land surveys, abolishes the offices of sur
veyors-general, and in their stead substi-
tutes irresponsible employees.


1t is true that in the matter Of surveys II
leaves nearly everything to the discretion of
the Secretary of the Interior, and if that
officer could attend to the matter himself IL
would not be so Objectionable; but he acts
only through subordinates, and, practically,
some unknown, irresponsible employee
would be intrusted with that" discretion"
All our present public land laws are based
upon the rectangular system Of surveys.
There is no law for the disposition of lands
in any other way. Would it not be well,
therefore, TO defer changing the system of
surveys until laws authorizing the dispo-
sition of lands in different manner are
passed? Ii looks TO us very much like put
ting the cart before the horse to do other
wise.


There may be, aud no doubt is, need Of
changes in our public land system, but so
| far it has worked well. Under 1t our West
ern States have rapidly developed. We
have heard no serious complaints against
the present system, and we believe that the
subject is Of too serious q nature TO be dealt
with in an appropriation bill. A law TO
accomplish the changes which are really
necessary should be prepared by unbiased
experts and for this purpose it may be well
TO enact the fifth section of the bill. Some
certain and tangible system complete in it,
self should first be provided before doing
away with or changing the present system.


We do not deem it good policy upon the
part of the appropriation committee TO at
tempt such general legislation, and espe-
cally in matter of this kind requiring in
innate technical and legal knowledge of The
subject; and such action is certainly ques'
tonable in this instance for the reason that
a similar proposition during last session was
considered by the Public Land Committed
and rejected by them.


The reduction in expenditures claimed
for this measure is problematical. Experts
differ widely upon that point, and if the
measure be adopted it may result not only
in diminished efficiency but in largely in
creased cost.


We hope that Congress will CAREFUL,
weigh and examine the full scope of th


proposition in all its bearings before actin!
upon it, and as there will probably not bt
sufficient time for that purpose during thi
session the subject had better be deferred
There should be no hasty Or ill-considere'
legislation upon so important subject.
Year: 1879

BEN HILLS word regarding political mat
tiers is not always to be accepted as among
the eternal verities Of things. He was OPP.
posed to the silver bill and then voted for
It, which was the correct thing TO do. By
the same token he is now opposed to South
erD rebels claims, and of course will vote
fOr them every chance he gets, which will
not be the correct, however characteristic,
thing for him to do
Year: 1879

IT is explained that the recent visit of
Governor BISHOP of Ohio to Washington
was prompted by desire to prevent the
nomination of General RICE for Governor
of that State. Uncle DICK might just as
well have remained at home. General
RIcEs popularity as the putative author OF
the arrears of pension act has subsided in
the light of The NATIONAL REPUBLICANS
exposure Of the fact that the act grew out
Of a bill prepared and presented by Mr.
CUMMINGS, of Iowa. General RICE was to
some extent friend of the measure, but
his bill remains unpassed on the calendar OF
the House, and provides for a restoration OF
disloyal aate-Jetium pensioners 10 the rolls.
He will never be Governor of Ohio ON that
score.
Year: 1879

THE illustration of good fellowship and
true reconciliation between the sections af-
forded by the treatment Of General LONG
STREET and Colonel MosDY by the Repub-
lican party cannot iail to have its weight
and exert beneficial influence in the
South. The Southern Bourbons discuss the
appointment of these two gentlemen TO
Federal offices in spirit of jealous vindic-
hVeness which betrays an unrepentant


anlmus against their late conqucrers; but
Year: 1879

BEN HILL was once very friendly TO
President HAYES, and then denounced him.
He is now apparently very unfriendly to
oil kinds of rebel claims. How long win
1t be before he shifts his base on either
question againY
Year: 1879

THE New York Tribune which ranks
among the opponents of the arrears pension
bill, expresses the opinion that it will fail
for the want of an appropriation. The at
tempt to hinge strong opposition to this
measure upon the devoted heads of the
claim agents or upon the ignorance of Com
missioner BENTLY is simply absurd, for
the claim agents are ruled out by the terms
of the law, and Commissioner BENTLY is
MS intelligent as to the proceedings of Con-
gress as the next man. The party Or men
who defeat this measure will yet call upon
the mountains to fall upon them and hide
them from public scorn.
Year: 1879

THE South rules the Democratic party,
and 1t is hard master. 1t drives the
Northern portion Of the Democracy as it
drove its slaves under the crack of the whip.
CHALMERS handled the lash dexterously on
Saturday when he reminded the Democrats
Of the North that this was "the first time
anybody ever heard of minority under
taking to turn the majority out of party
If CHALMERS had said country instead OF
party he would have found an instance OF
that kind in the history of the rebellion.
Perhaps he has forgotten that period.
Year: 1879

SENATOR MORGAN has great desire to
swash around, but an unfortunate propen-
sity to put his foot in the wrong place and
position. An instance of this kind occurred
when he asserted that in New Hampshire
men were denied the right of suffrage on
account of their religion, which Senator
ROLLINS promptly denounced rs false. The
Alabama Senator ought to have been satis-
fled with this exposure of his ignorance, but
he was not and asserted that Roman Cath
olics in New Hampshire were not permitted
to hold Office. Senator ROLLINS informed
him that he was again in error and that all
Offices in New Hampshire were open to
Roman Catholics if they were duly elected.
Senator MORGAN then asked when the pro-
vision of law excluding them from Office
was repealed to which the Senator from
New Hampshire replied briefly, "Since the
" Republican party came into power" And
tbereupon the smashing Senator began to
look around for safer place for the putting
down of his foot in the future. He seems
to be of light draft of water and runs
aground very easily
Year: 1879

the more they discuss il the more public
the fact becomes that the Republican party
willingly buries its antagonisms in the
never-to- -be-revived past whenever any one
or more of its late enemies Is willing to do
the same The difference between LONG,
STREET and GORDON, for example or Mos


by and CHALMERS, is that the first-men-
toned gentlemen in these two striking
comparisons really did surrender their Con-
federate principles when they surrendered
their Confederate swords, while GORDON
and CHALMERS are as pcrsistently engaged
now in striving for the success Of those prin-
ciples under the guise of peace as they were
when sword in hand they fought for their
supremacy in the ranks of the rebel armies ;
and IL is great very great, difference.
Year: 1879

Charles w. Bliss, 400 King street,
amongst the most ingenious mechanics
of this city, has Invented furnace for
smelling gold and silver ore which he
is sure cannot help but be great sue
cess as it provides against the furnace
becoming choked mp with Stag. The
tues are so constructed that the air
moves freely through the mass OF ore
in the furnace and prevents it from be-
coming could off too soon. This is one
of the things with which all gold min
ers have had great deal of trouble
and If Mr.. Bliss's furnace will do what
he claims he will be fortunate man
indeed. He is going to apply for a
patent, and we hope he may be sue
cessful.
Year: 1879

Last evening Mayor Almond render
ed his decision in the case Of the city
vs.. Alexander Mckee, who was charg-
ed with violating the city ordinance by
keeping a stand on the pavement for
the sale of his produce, permission be-
ing granted to him by one Of the ten.
ants of the Odd Fellows Hall Building.
A full account of this case was given
in last Wednesdays REPUBLICAN. His
Honor said that this was the first case
of the kind that he had ever tried and
understanding it to be test case, said
that after q careful examination OF the
ordinance, and after consulting with
counsel, he was Of the opinion that it
was not lawful for any owner or tenant
of building to rent or to loan the
pavement in front of it to another as the
street is the property of the city, though
he contended that was granted the priv.
ilege Of using the same.or the display Of
his own goods. His Honor imposed q
fine of $5 and cost in this case, but
he informed the parties that If they de-
sired to settle the case without taking
it to court he would remit the fine,
otherwise they would be required to
pay the fine and costs. As Mr.. Mckee
was not present at the police court
last evening it is not known yet wheth-
er he will take the case to court or
abide by the decision Of the Mayor.
Year: 1879

Edward Harkins who said he was
from the country was given a hearing
at the police court last evening on the
charge of being drunk. When the
young man arrived in town last Thurs
day he had $40 in his pocket but when
arrested yesterday he had but ten
cents. When Harkins was placed in
the dock he was barefooted and carried
his shoes in his hand. He pleaded
guilty to the charge and offered to
leave his shoes as security while he
went home in order to secure his fine
and cost. The usual fine 30 cents and
cost was imposed in this case.
Year: 1879

Margaret Dever, middle aged wo-
man was given hearing at the police
court last night on the charge of steal
ing ten yards Of pique from the store
of William B. Jefferis at No. 5O7 Mar
ket street, Officer Brickle arrested the
woman on Front street yesterday after
noon, she having roll of goods under
her shawl, Margaret was desirous for
the officer to take the goods and let hor
go, but instead he thought it best to
take both. William B. Jefferis recOg-
nized the goods as belonging to him,
as he had his private mark on them.
Margaret stated that she had purchas
ed the goods from woman who was a
stranger to her giving her fifty cents
for them. The prisoner was required
to give 5000 bail for her appearance at
court.
Year: 1879




II is well known that several mem
bers of the police force were guilty OF a
gross violation Of the laws Of our State
at the recent city election, not only
brow beating qualified voters and OBJ
structing the polls, but encouraging re-
peaters to vote, and in some instances
bsrating the inspectors who hesi-
lated to act upon their sugges-
tions and assist il the accomplishment
Of their villainous purposes. So far We
have not heard that Mayor Allmond
has uttered one word Of censure Of the
nefarious conduct Of his officers, and SO
long as he refrains from doing so we
must conclude that he holds that the
attainment Of the end aimed at justi-
fes the means used on the occasion. If
he does not disavow the acts alluded
to and continues the employment ofthe
guilty parties, We must conclude that
he approved of the illegal acts if he did
not inspire them and promised immunity
from punishment for their commission
II may be however that the Mayor has
not given this matter any consideration
or even thought Of his own response
bility for it, but now that we have
called his attention to 1t he cannot
plead ignorance in extenuation Of his
continued silence in regard to it. He
must act in this matter or stand in the
position of one that encourages repeat
ing at the polls, the violation OF law,
the trampling on the rights Of legally
qualified voters; must occupy the posi-
ton Of one sworn to uphold the Law, yet
deliberately trsmplss 1t under foot, and
stand self-convicted Of perjury before
the eyes Of all honest minded men.
The principal must be held responsible
for the conduct Of his subordinatss un-
til such time as he dissvows it and
washes his hands OF their misdseds.
Year: 1879

the House would reappoint a conference and that
this would mako reaso nabe effort to to
accord. He did not believe that the democrats
would insist anything more than fair adjust
ment. which the republicans would give.


Mr.. Atkins said h did not in his remarks allude to
politics. He wished to come TO o conclusion on the
matter in dispute. The country must in the end de-
eide. if the two houses could not come to agree
ment.


Mr. Caldwell, of Tennessee, said the democrats on
the Army Conference Committee were ready to agree
toeverything in that bill except keeping troops at the
polls, aud that he would not yield and the demo-
Gratis would not yield. yet the Senate insisted on
that The House thereupon insisted. and asked for
further conference. Mr. Atkins thereupon said
the Sundry Civil bill could be brought into the House
inside Of an hour.


Mr.. Mcmahon moved to adjourn until nine o'clock
tomorrow. Members exclaimed that the Senate
had just passed the River and Harbor bl which
would presently be sent in. Mr. Garfield moved to
take till one A. NJ.


sFinally ut half past twelve. the House determined
on recess until half-past ten tomorrow.


Conversation with influential members and Sena-
tors during the last hour shows that the proba-
bilities of extra session rapidly increasing.
There Is less likelihood Of an agreement at this
time the political measures than there early
In the evening. There is an impression that some
leading Republican Senators desire extra Of
Congress- and il is admitted that the different confer
ence committees further at this time from an
agreement than they at the beginning. Neither
party is ready to surrender anything. and opposition
to harmony and mutual concessions has appeared in
unexpected quarters. In short it remains true that
IN extra session is highly probable and almost
tain, and tho adjournment Of the House until to-
morrow morning increases this probability.
Year: 1879

CLERK ADAMS TO BE PRESSED TO ohTT NUMBER


OF REPUBLICAN CoNGEEssMEN-fLECT FROM THE


ROLL or THE HOUSE.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l


WASHINGTON, March 13.-The Democratic ma
jority in the House of Representatives will be so
slim that a strong pressure will unquestiOnably be
brought to bear upon Clerk Adams TO induce him
to take advantage of any doubtful question
that may arise to reduce the number OF
REPRESENTATIVES returned elected. Several days
ago it was reported that in making up the roll no
would omit from it the names of the entire Iowa
delegation on the ground held by some Demo
Gratis of that State that the election there should
have taken place in November instead Of October.
To-day tins rumor is revived, aud there can
be little doubt that "a scheme of this kind has been
ser, ,ously considered IN Democratic circles. IL the
nine Iowa votes should be omitted from the roll Of
the House, the quorum would be reduced to l30,
and with the quorum reduced, the Democrats
would be III less danger OF losing control OF the
Year: 1879

To tlC Editor Of Nb IIlDunt:


strongly Of the opinion that tho Of the strength
giving foods the Health Food Co.. "A 4tave by either If
walkers would decide the match in favor OF tho user
express this opinion after ayalng myself OF them in
test demanding the highest physical condition.
Year: 1879

TRIBUNE OFFICE. March ii. a. m.-The barometer
fell considerably during the second and third quarters
OF the day yesterday bat during the last quarter the
tendency WAS upward Partly cloudy and cloudy
weather prevailed throughout the part OF the
day The average temperature was 80 higher than on
Wednesday mercury ranging between $50 ana 300.
The ainOunt Of moisture IN the air ia large.


Partly cloudy and cooler weather with slight chances
Of gt RAIN may DC expected Ia this city aud vicinity
Year: 1879

TO the EdiiOr or The Trtoune.


SIR: | lave read with a great deal OF in
terest and sympathy account of the good work done
under the auspices Of THE tribune finding homes for
the homeless boys OF NewYork City in the far West IL
Year: 1879




New York, Nov. ga letter from
Autofogasta, in a supplement to the
Star and Herald, of Panama, giving
the details of the hght with the Peru
Wan ironclad Huascars says The scene
on board the Huascar, at the moment
of surrender battles description and on
seeing the wreck, composed of pieces of
thick iron twisted into every conceivable
shape, splinters of wood, broken rifles,
swords, furniture. all mixed with pieces
of flesh, the deck flowing with blood,
one could only gaze in wonder at the
deadly effects OF modern arms. The
cabin of the commander was wreck,
and where 1t existed were number of
dead bodies. The only part that could
be found Of Commander Grau was a
foot and a small part of the leg. The
body of the second commander was in a
frightfut condition; one of the large
balls had struck him in the head, car
rying the whole upper part away, and
leaving only fragment of the lower
jaw with the beard attached. On the
right leg were four wounds, and the
right arm and side were completely
smashed. According to the Huascar's
roster there were over sixty persons
missing. These are accounted for by
the statement that from the bursting
of shells some of the crew were blown
into the sea, while others were torninto
fragments; one killed eighteen persons.
So rapid and fatal was the firing that
the deck of the Huascar was completely
cleared, and it was difficult to find any
one to run the risk of coming up to
lower the flag, four in succession hav-
ing lost their lives in the attempt, until
it was successfully accomplished by
negro. 1t is thought that $50, 900 will
make the Huascar fit for sea and fight
again, although her whole upper works
were knocked to pieces by the Chlian
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