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Year: 1878

There are some Democratic papers
that are yet indulging in building air
castles for the next Presidency, not
withstanding the terribly crushing de-
feat they have just received. A candi-
date is the most needed thing now to
bear them on to victory, and could they
but see it, the candidate is Just the
thing that will bear them on to sure
defeat. 1t is generally admitted that
Tilden's chances have been fatally
damaged by the southern cipher tele
grams, and it would be direct political
suicide to take him as the standard


bearer in 1880. Mcclellan stood we'll
year after his election az Governor
of New Jersey, but the recent election
in that State has dimmed his chances
for Presidential nomination. Thur.
man has gone down beneath the Repub


lican tidal wave that swept over Ohio


and swept away with it his air castle
visions of being Hayes successor in the
White House. Indiana of all the north


ern States alone has stood by her chief


tain and to-day Hendricks looms up a.
Year: 1878

Mr.. EvARTs has determined that the
Halifax award shall be paid promptly
upon the day that it is due, without
further controversy. This may not
please some of the politicians who roar
against the British lion for the purpose
of winning Irish votes, but it will have
the hearty approval Of the great mass of
the people. That the award is an out
rage upon justice is hardly doubtful ;
but We are required by every considera-
ton Of honor to abide by the decision
of the court to which we agreed to re-
fer the case. This nation cannot afford
to do an unfair thing and especially
it cannot afford to repudiate a system
of arbitration by which it las obtained
something like justice at the hands of
England. If the Halifax Commission
had awarded far smaller sum than
we ought to pay, we imagine that the
American people would have considered
the verdict binding, whether it pleased
Canada or not.
Year: 1878

The Coal COMBINATION. The matter
of quality of coal is one of the difficult
ties in the way Of satisfactory and
lasting adjustment of terms looking to
the control Of the trade of 1879. The
companies furnishing the inferior quail
tiles of coal insist on bare market, the
better to make sales. The Philadel-
phia Ledger says the injustice of this
Year: 1878

THE FRAUDS on election day in South
Carolina were so extraordinary that
one Republican candidate in Charles
ton was defeated by larger majority
than there are Democratic voters in that
city.
Year: 1878

SATIRICAL language from Senator Conk-
ling: Yet there is much that is encouraging
in the South. When they go cunning for
negroes or revenue officers they observe the
game laws. They do not shoot them out of
season. They only kill them when it is nee
essary to prevent the collection of the revenue
or 10 carry an election. But that is not all
that is encouraging. Wade Hampton has &C.
tually offered to allow the laws of the United
States to be carried out. He will allow the
revenue to be collected if the government will
allow him to receive it. Wade Hampton of
fers to assist the United States. There is
something refreshing in this. But this is not
all. When Republicans hold meetings now
they never kill more than one or two and not
so many if they keep still. In to-day's papers
we are told the Democrats went to Repub-
lican meeting and loaded cannon with ten
penny nails. They trained it on the speaker
and covered him with 500 rifles but he did
not say anything and they did not shoot.
Year: 1878

whites are encroaching upon their lands and
occupying territory the right of the Creeks
to which has been recognized in solemn
treaties by the United States. They
fear that they will be deprived of their
property. The apprehension is we'll
founded. Their land will be taken from
them and they will be killed if they
resist. The Indian who stands, as a
white man would, at the door of his cabin
and shoots down an intruder will be called
numbering savage and put to death by the
civilized men who want his goods. Rob
Roy's creed is still held by the world,


"That they shall take who have the power


And they shall keep who CAM
Year: 1878

"CAMPAIGN" is not a mere figure of
speech in South Carolina to-day. 1t means
war. The scions of chivalry arm themselves,
jump upon their horses, ride to all the Re-
publican meetings they hear of and break
them up. The country is supposed to be
tired of the waving Of the bloody-shirt, but
the day is far distant, we hope, when it will
be deaf to the cry of the oppressed.
Year: 1878

WITH the coming of the heavy frosts we
see an abatement of the terrible scourge
which has afflicted the South so many months.
The yellow fever is disappearing, and many
OF the relief committees are disbanding. The
cry for aid has been promptly and generously
responded to, not only by the North, but by
far-away countries, even China sending help.
Year: 1878

THE critics are beginning to point at the
man upon whom the mantle of Bryant has
fallen. Their fingers shake so, no one knows
within row Of apple-trees where they are
pointing. The mantle, by the way, on care.
ful measurement, is found not to be as large
as We were taught to consider it, and-but
is this profanity.
Year: 1878

we do not read anonymous letters and ccmmuni-
cations. The anne and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
ont as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press TO the Star.


New ORLEANS, March S.-The following is
the finding of the Consular Court of Inquiry
in the case of the British ship Tornado,
burned February Ath; 1st There Is no evil
dence to show how the fire originated; I'd,
No one is criminally responsible therefor !;
Sd, The master is in no way to blame for
the destruction of the property intrusted to
his care. The finding IS based entirely
upon ex parte evidence, the testimony Of
Year: 1878

hoped he would change the policy of his
administration, as it was working very bad
ly, and would, if pursued, in certainty kill
the Republican party. To which the Presi-
dent rejoined that be considered the Re-
publican party practically dead when he
entered the White House, and he believed
that his policy is the only thing that will
infuse new life into the party.
Year: 1878

Habit basques, with short fronts and with
the back elongated to form the draperies of
the skirt, like the back of polonaise, will
be worn in the spring over demi-trained
skirts, Aounced to the knee in front, and
with only one or two Hounces in the back.
Year: 1878

Chicago Inter-Ocean: There are in this
city in round numbers $500 saloons, AS
will be seen in all article published else
where the saloon men estimate the average
number of drinks sold by each saloon at
something over 15O per day, total for each
day in the year of 427 900 drinks. Suppose
a tax of one cent per drink was fixed by the
City Government, the revenue from this
source for one year would be over $780,
900, or more than ten times as much as is
now received from the license system. In
the present state of city finances this addi-
ton to. the revenue would bridge over many
difficulties which now stand stubbornly in
the way We might then pay our school
teachers, our Fire. Department and police
men with reasonable promptness and have
money to devote to the cleaning of streets
Year: 1878

TRANCE IN REVIVAL MEET1NG-The
Fifth-street Mission Church, Lebanon, is
holding revival meetings, On Monday night
Christie Bowers, daughter of Mr.. David
Bowers, an organ builder, went to the bench
to console a seeker, and knelt by her side.
She was noticed, however, to remain in this
position for so long period that some ven
tured to speak to her, and it was only then
that she was discovered TO be in a trance,
her body being paralyzed, and her limbs
stiff and not to be moved After the meet
ing was over'a watch was set, hopes being
entertained that she might soon recover.
There being no change, she was finally
borne from the church to the house of Mr..
George Romig and put on a bed, still being
in the same rigid condition as when first
discovered. Her pulse beat as regular as
that of any conscious person, yet the body
retained the same ridigity, and the muscles
did not relax their rigid condition from
Monday evening until o clock on Tuesday
afternoon, when she awoke from her almost
deathlike Sleep Lancaster Examiner.
Year: 1878

One of the most extraordinary deaths
that ever was chronicled in this city oc.
Cured yesterday, and is to-day the talk
of the town. The circumstances are as
follows: Mr.. Joshua Walker is a re-
spectacle colored man, residing on Fill
more Street, and married q short time
since a young woman of excellent char
acter, and who was not quite 20 years
of age. Joshua proved worthy hus-
band, always looking after the house
hold comforts. Day before yesterday he
purchased some fresh pork, which he
intended to salt down for the coming
cold weather. Yesterday he went to the
cupboard for the purpose of obtaining
salt with which to make brine for the
picking, and took from jar what he
presumed was the required article,
thereafter proceeded to the cellar to use
it on the meat. His wife, Rosa, being
about her household duties, did not no.
tice what her husband was about, but
when she came down from the chambers
made the discovery almost Immediately
that Joshua had taken a quantity of
granulated sugar to salt the pork. She
did not rave and get mad, but possibly
had she taken that turn she would not
now be lying cold in death. Instead
she set out to q hearty laugh, going to
the spot where her husband was. Her
laughter continued for some time, there
being not the least cessation. She
laughed and laughed and laughed, her
presumed merriment getting more bois-
ferrous each moment. Finally the hus-
band became alarmed and sent out for
assistance, and soon his landlord, Dea-
con Henry Hazard, arrived, witnessing
in a few minutes the poor woman's
departure, it is hoped, for the better land.
She had positively laughed herself to
death. The husbands horror at this
extraordinary result of his innocent mis-
take can be better imagined than de-
scribed. He was warmly attached to
his young wife, and its fitting, in draw
ing the veil over this terrible scene, to
say that they were both exceedingly
worthy persons, and that the husband
has the sympathy of scores of people in
this his hour of trouble.-ProUidence OR.
| IN To,,3nn1
Year: 1878

The editor of the Gardiner (Me.)
Journal has recently had narrow es-
cape from death, his horse running away
as he hung in the wheel. He thus de-
scribes his sensations: "Oh, can't some
of my spirit friends do something to
help me out of this scrape?" beseech-
ingly said or thought. 1t was pray
er not laid down in the books, and per-
haps the form was not staid nor formal.
Short as it was it did me good. I saw
then crowds of spirits around me-part
of whom knew. 90 do not see what
they can do," thought, and as they
seemed to hover round the front part of
the wagon, and over the horse, won
dered how they kept up with him. Then
thought perhaps they'll take the old
horses strength away-but / couldn't
see very clearly how they were to do
this-for old Robin was a hard custom
er to dematerialize. l probably should
have lived but a few seconds longer.
The reins had worn off upon the wheel
just when my strength was all gone.
Had died, people would pityingly have
said it was horrible death-but really
suffered very little. All the pain
have had up to now has not been equal
to what suffered last summer in day
from the bite of an insect. The shock was
such that my nerves of sensation were be-
numbed. had no fear; in fact, there was
a physical sort of feeling that was
bundle about three feet long, with sort
of handle to it (Which was my left leg
probably, that was bouncing along
over the ground, which was trying to
untangle. Then there was another self
who had to take care of the wheel, un-
tangle the rein, take hold of old Robin,
yell to the dog, and attend to matters
generally; while the third self seemed
to do the thinking, and kind of liked
that one the best. I had often heard
that in such crises as these ones whole
life passes in review before him, and l
thought of that fact, but l had no such
experience. had only one regret for
deeds done or left undone, and that was
that had neglected my usual custom
of taking accident tickets, and this re-
gret felt ashamed of. My only thought
was of my wife. The knowledge that
have faced death unfiinchingly is not
without satisfaction to me, and there is
a something that feel, which can not
describe, that assures me that there
were more powerful influences than my
own aiding, comforting and sustaining
me. My religious friends will say it
was the Good Father, and it matters not
what we call 1.-THE feeling is the same.
1 do not feel of sufficient consequence
to merit Gods special providence, but
that loving friends from the other sphere
may have comforted and sustained me
is not repugnant to my common sense,
and does not lessen my idea of the good
ness and greatness of the Creator.
Year: 1878

"A young officer thought to puzzle
the editor of lie Figaro by asking him
when two men of equal age and rank
met which should be the first to bow.
The editor calmly replied, "The more
polite of the two"
Year: 1878

I also larger than the clay article. Paper
is now also used for making barrels.
Straw pulp is run into a mold made in
the shape of half barrel, cut vertically.
The barrels are higher and two thirds
cheaper than those of wood, and flour
will not sift out of them while in transit
The slaves are three-eighths of an inch
thick.


Another form of type-setting ma
chine has been contrived by German
inventor. By means of a lever, which
is worked by series of keys, some
out of box in which they are kept,
and placed in position fixed for them.
By employing a very simple mechanism,
second setting apparatus can be ad-
justed, and by means Of this arrange
ment the sentence is twice set in the
same time. The machine is said to
claim the advantage over all others of
the sort, of funcomplicated construction,
so that it is not only easy to be worked,
but performs the setting in a quick and
correct manner. From all that ap-
pears, however, in relation to this ma
chine, its efficacy is not likely to come
into serious rivalry with hand Compost
ton.


Maj. Henry Howell, of Sarnia, Can
ada, is claimed to have invented a
new process of refining petroleum with
out the agency of heat. A sample man.
ufactured from American petroleum of
45 gravity is stated to be very brilliant
and white oil of 4S gravity and 1872 fire
test. The yield from the crude was 93
per cent. But the most extraordinary
claim for this process is not merely that
the means used are entirely mechanical,
but also that there is no production of
gasoline or benzine, and the entire pro-
duct is standard white illuminating oil,
far superior to the oil refined under old
methods. This new process, if what is
claimed for it be true, is just precisely
what the producers have been looking
for. 1t will be saving of at least $780,
000, 200 per annum to the region, and
will settle the little differences now ex-
isting between the producers and re-
finers-that is to say, if they secure the
exclusive privilege of using this wonder
full process. How the lighter parts of
crude petroleum can, by mere me-
chanical process, be retained so as to
stand a fire test of 122 degrees, is some
thing truly wonderful, and is simply
equivalent to a mechanical decomposi-
ton of a chemical compound. The full
particulars of this extraordinary process
will be locked forward to with deep in
terest by the entire trade.
Year: 1878

that the Wesleyan University at Middle
town has been given $4,000 and property
interests valued at s65, 600 by the will Of the
late Henry G. Baker, of Sing Sing N. Y.


JERSEY CITY, May 1s.-Pastor Vosburg
maintained a cheerful exterior while wit
nesses testified to the facts that led to the
suspicion that he had attempted to kill his
wife by giving her slow poison; but when
Amadeus Shadone told how the pastor had
narrGted to him certain confessions of Mrs


Vosburg the accused clergyman bowed his
head, shook and wept A conversation
pastor Vosburg had with his parishioner
is pushed forward by the prosecution
TO prove motive on the part of
defendant for ridding himself of his wife,
then Professor Dormus and an imposing
array of bottles occupied the space allotted
to the witness. He testified that in the
medicines of beverages submitted to him
by Mrs, Vosburgh's physician: and her
brother he found poison in all. The trial
is one of the most curious of modern times
and It's progress sufficient to reveal certainly
either the pastors guilt or the existence
Of terrible plot to ruin him Mrs. Vos-
burgh is to take the stand on Monday.
Year: 1878

In the District Court to-day the Weber
assignment matter was disposed of. 1t will
be remembered that the Probate Court de-
cided that no choice in the election for as
signees had been made. The attorneys for
the present assignees, Messrs. Pau & Star
buck appealed from this decision and
brought the matter before the first-named
Court above. This morning Judge Avery
gave his decision in the case, stating that,
according to the majority or the five Judges,
the appeal could not be granted and the
writ was therefore refused. This will have
the effect of another election for an assignee
being held. The creditors met in pursuance
of the above in the Probate Courtroom to-
day to cast their votes for an assignee.
Year: 1878

Ferdinand Staps, who holds chattel
mortgage upon the stock of the Ohio Volks-
zeitung, brought suit to-day before Squire
Schwab to roplevy the goods thus mort
tried and the petition of the plaintiff grant
ed, with cent damages. Mr.. Staps then
took possession of all the property in the
office of the company but the publication
of the paper will continue as before, since
this step was merely taken to prevent an
other claim being brought against tliepape
which would have caused its discontinue
ance
Year: 1878

A TWICE DISAPPOINTED MAN.-John Brew
was about to hang himself two weeks go in a
shanty near Laurel Hill, L. l., when he was
arrested and sent to Jail for ten days. As soon
as he was released he walked to the same
mouse and made preparations again to hang
himself. He was interrupted a second time
by constable and was sentenced to two
months Imprisonment
Year: 1878

court of North Carolina, in COble VS.. Coble,
holds that suitOrs and witnesses have some
rights which lawyers are bound to respect
They held that where the judge permitted the
berate and villify defendant in his speech to
the jury, it was sufficient ground to give the
defendant new trial
Year: 1878

LIE RIGHT OF AN AUDIENCE TO HISS
Among the orders Just issued to the Boston
police, TO regulate their duties in places of
public amusement, is the following: Police
0mcerS are not TO interfere, even on the request
OF managers or their agents. with persons who
IN reasonable and decOrOus manner express
their dissent by Kissing or otherwise at what is
presented on the stage
Year: 1878

NEW YORK, August 2S.-lIenry ONeil a
well known telegrapher, was found dead i'm
the ho,el at Long Branch last night, having
accldentally fallen on a washbowl In his
chamber. The bowl broke and cut his throat,
ne bleeding TO death before assistance reached
Year: 1878

SENATOR BLAINE's ACCIDENT resulted in
bruises on his right hip and in the larger
but involve no permanent injury. The storm
which frightened his horses was of more than
ordinary severity. The hail fell In great
quantities and the sky was nearly as dark as
Year: 1878

GENERAL GRANT PRESENTED WITH A
HoRsE.-W General Grant was in
Constantinople the Sultan made him a
gift of a beautiful horse. After his
Turkish Majesty had shown his palace
and gardens 10 his guest he conducted
him to his stables. lie ordered his best
horses to be put Oh exhibition, and
when they had been sufficiently admired
he told the General to make a selection,
taking the one which pleased him most.
At fist the General could not consent
TO it, aud warmly protested against the
Sultan's generosity The Sultan's Min
ister Of War, however, interposed, in
forming Gen. Grant if he did not az
cept the gift his Majesty would be
much displeased. The General there
upon selected dapple gray, superb in
form aud having a step that would light
the eye OF any cavalier. The capari-
sons were brought out, and the horse,
in splendid attire, was formally present
ed to General Grant. The Sultan, at
his own expense, has sent the horse 10
Marseilles, whence he will proceed to
New York.
Year: 1878

A lady said that this was the finest
compliment which she had ever receiy-
ed: She was on horseback, and as she
rode past All Irishman, who was stand
ing by the roadside, she heard him say
II wish was in prison for the stealing
of ye."
Year: 1878

ANECDoTE OF Tom IIooD.-Hood once
took proper revenge upon some practical
iokeis who upset boat before he could
get out of it, giving him thorough duck
ing. Directly he was safe on land, he be-
gan to complain Of cramps and stitches
and ut last went indoors His friends,
rather ashamed of their rough fun, per-
Suaded him to 90 to bed, which he imme-
dately did. His groans and complaints
increased so alarmingly that they were at
their wits end what to do, Mrs. Hood
had received II quiet hint from the suffer
er, and was therefore only amused at the
terrified efforts and prescriptions of the
repentant jokers.


There was no doctor come-at-able; and
all sorts of queer remedies were suggest
ed and tried the poet shaking with laugh.
ter. while they thought he was shaking
with ague and fever. One rushed up
stairs with kettle of boiling water, an.
other tottered in under tin bath, and q
third brought quantity of mustard
Hood gave out in sepulchral voice his be


lief that he was dying, and proceeded tc
give the most absurd instructions for hi,
will, which his hearers could not see the
fun of for their fright. They begged hin,
to forgive them for their unfortunate joke
anil besreched him to believe in their re.
morse, till unable to keep up the farce any
longer. Hood burst into perfect shout o
laughter, which they thought at first was
delirious frenzy. but which ultimately be-
trnyed that the biters were bit.