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Year: 1877

WAsHINGToN November 22.-To-
night there WAS a meeting of Senator
Spencer, Gov. Packard and Kellogg, ex-
Senator West and Mr.. Corbin, the con-
testsnt of Buffers seat, at Senator Dor
sey's residence, to determine upon plan
OF operations in order 10 Illustrate the
successful carrying out of the tactics OF the
Democrats in the Senate. 1t was pro-
posed TO have Patterson determine
whether he will pursue the course taken
by him to day, and if so, measures will
be taken to get him out of the way,
under the requisltion of the Governor OF
South Carolina.


Senator Edmunds and Representative
Nc MILAN had an interview with the
President tonight on the situation Of
affairs in the Senate, and pointed out to
him the extreme necessity of cooperation
on his part in order TO save the ascen-
dancy of the Republican party in the
Senate. No decision WAS reached, but,
it IS believed that the President is not in
disposed to do what he consistently can
to assist the party in its extremity. 1t
Was admitted by officers of the Admins
tratIon, US well as by Senators who have
hitherto taken rather an extreme stand
IN opposition 10 the President, that the
differences should be harmonized At once,
and it is not at all improbable that the
experience of to. day will bring about a
reconciliation and restore confidence be-
tween the President and the party.
Year: 1877

LONDON, November 23.-lt is said that
the recent success of the Russians IN Asia
and the probability that they will soon
achieve q decisive victory at Plevns
has brought back the government 70 that
state of anxiety into which they were
thrown by the first raid across the
Balkans. The papers that support the
Premier's foreign policy are daily
vehemently demanding the active inter
vertion OF England. it is said that the
Premier has informed the Russian
minister that if Adrisnople be taken and
Constantinople jeopardized there may be
such an outcry in England rs to make
war on the part OF this country ineYita
bic. Information of this declaration has
been sent to the Russian headquarters
and has made strong impression there.
In these circumstances there Is some
reason for fearing that the country may
be dragged into the present conflict.
Further ground for such apprehension Is
tha, within the last tew hours orders
have been issued for the immediate
preparation of the army corps.
Year: 1877

WHATS the matter with the hogs?
Over one hundred have died with disease
within the last two weeks in the upper
end of this county, and many farmers are
killing of what the have left 10 avoid
further loss s.-Parkersburg Journal.
Year: 1877

WAsHINGToN, November 22-Gen.
Banks is reported to have stated to-day,
that the President positively told him
that he should veto any silver bill which
did not provide that the interest and the
principal OF the public debt should no:
be paid IN silver.
Year: 1877

The fact was demonstrated that there
was to be 10 real preparation for re-
sumption, and that there was not as
much gold in the country now as there
was before 1860; and facts were brought
to bear to show that no great debtor na-
tiUn had ever trusted its domestic busl-
ness to q currency reCeemab.e in coin;
while the proposition was laid down that
the day Of resumption must be put of
until It Is proven that the accumulation
OF coin is larger than the paper which Is
redeemable.


Ewing made startling exhibit with
his figures, and 1t was difficult to under
stand, after following him, how any one
could iai - see the madness OF forced
resumption. The legislation now pend
ing was declared to be the most import
ant that has occupied the attention OF
Congress tor years, tor it touched the
prosperity ana happiness Of three
tOurths of the men, women and children
of the land. The effect of the passage
OF the resumption act has been to hurry
hundreds 10 suicides graves, 10 reduce
hundreds OF thousands iIom competence
to poverty, and 10 deprive millions OF
the rewards of their labor 1t wss too
late to remedy the wrongs of the past
but repetition in the future might be
sverted by prompt action in passing the
Repeal bill, and thus taking the financial
/ operations OF the country out OF the
hands Of Lombard snd Wall streets
which had controlled it for twelve yesrs
Year: 1877

Ewing laid down and dwelt at length
upon two propositions. One that the
Resumption law was to contract the cur
rency, break down values and increase
enormously the efficiency of the moneyed
classes, and the other that it was to
destroy greenbsck money, take from the
people control OF the volume of currency,
and put the control in the hands OF the
moneyed classes through the National
banks and consolidate the circulation in
the hsrd of the banks in the great
moneved centers, ard thus break down
the country banks. He sustained these
points with the strongest arguments that
could possibly be made, and hurled his
facts a. the other side.
Year: 1877

on either side, and people are tree to say
tonight that his arguments are unan-
swerabIe. He WAS crammed lull OF facts
and figures, which he used with telling
effect He gave substantial reasons for the
faith that was in him, and when he closed
he WAS complimented with the most en-
thusiastic applause on the floor and in
the galleries
Year: 1877

in the House. Not member writing
not member reading-not member or
man standing in the lObby-not q
whisper loud enough to disturb the al
most painful stiffness OF the great cham.
Der. In the centre of the Democratic
side, midway down one of the narrow
aisles, tall, weIl-iOrmed man, with his
coat tightly buttoned, his right hand
resting on few sheets OF manuscript on
desk, his left arm hanging at his side
u pale, bearded face, almost ashen in the
darkness, turned quietly from the
Speaker toward the Republican side.
Pen may describe the scene, but no sb
strsct c N do justice to the speech which
followed. 1t WAS a compendium o!


UndeniabIe Facts and Figures.


A body Of hard logic, warmed with just
enough of rhetorical blood to color 1t and
give it life. After the first dozen word )
there was no difficulty in hearing the
speakers voice in the furthest corner OF
the hall; and yet at no time was he We


hement, and really loLd. The words
and figures came slowly and distinctly.
The groundwork OF each argument WAS
laid with care. The superStructure was
built deliberately and carefully. Only
the irresistible conclusions were delivered
with emphatic force. lie gestured but
little, and referred TO his notes less. He
simply talked straight on, as man who
had something of great worth to say, aud
was saying it in dead earnest. Occs-
sionally the admiration of the House ex-
pressed itself in burst OF spontaneou 5
applause, which was hushed almost rs
soon as started, lest something should be
Year: 1877

SEVERAL years ago Senator Bayard had
quite a tilt with Commissioner Eaton, Com
missioner of Education at Washington, for
saving that the Public School System of
Delaware was so inefficient that he was ut
terly unable to get the necessary statistics
for his annual report; that it was the only
State in the Union that had no School re-
cords to exhibit The Senator put in as
good defence as the circumstances would
permit, but unfortunately for us, the Com
missioner had the facts on his side. We
are glad to state, however, that now that
our System has been shaped up into sys-
tenn in fact as we'll as III name, the Com
missioner can get the points he is required
to publish. Supt. Groves has issued in
structons to the Clerks Of all the Districts
in the State, requesting them to forward to
him a report of the number of children in
their respective Districts, as enrolled and
the number Of pupils in average attendance
at school, the salary of the teacher; the
value Of the school property, &c. This he
is required to publish in his annual report
to the Governor. But occasionally a Clerk
sends in very lame record, we learn
They do not draw any distinction between
the children on the rolls and the number
who really attend. The record cannot be
properly made up unless the Clerks show
enough common sense to fill up the blank:
furnished them.
Year: 1877

The Board met in regular session.
all the members present and President
Bell in the chair.


The President OF the Board was an
pointed to confer with the Committee.on
Public Buildings relative to the ade-
quate provisions OF room for the oceu-
patton of the Board Of Public Works and
Tor the protection of the public archives,


The following payroll was ordered
paid:
Year: 1877

II is best to manure for corn just be-
fore. or at planting time and it is not best
to place il too deep 10 the soil; every
thing should be ready, that the planting
may begin just as soon As the season will
permit. Plant whenever il gets warm
enough to secure stand is . good rule
Early corn will produce best. and besides,
can be laid BY early, 80 as 10 give better
opportunities TO work the cotton (provided
you have the cotton to work or anything
else.
Year: 1877

In accord with o Asntiment which is not
unknown in this community, we have a
curiosity a. to the reason why Senator
for the long term has not been yet elected
by lhe Legislature of this State. Can no.
body be found willing to take the position,
OF good enough to have it, We can name
within sixty seconds from this time one
dozen gentlemen with either of whom the
public would be perfectly satisfied. Any
one of the judges of our Supreme Court
would give perfect satisfaction go would
Judge SpoffOrd, of former Supreme
Bench, or any one of half dozen of our
city bar not necessary to be named here.
1t cannot be want of good material which
constitutes the obstacle. What, then, is
it3


Aud it would appear that the public has
some interest in this question. Under
ordinary circumstances such matter
might be left to the strategy of politicians
and log rollers, but at present there lie a
question of honor involved. The time has
come when Louisiana must stand on heI
rights and even on her dignity. During
the period of military despotism called
"Grant's Presidency" it was clear that tbs
term "Union" was fraudulent. There was
no Union. None was intended but the
Northern people were not honest enough
to call things by their right namss. They
had made q dishonest conquest of the
South under dishonest pretence of dsvo-
Year: 1877

IUsCALoosAs JUBILEE.-About two years
ago Rev. Father McDonougb, very much TO the
regret of his hock, was transferred from Tusca.
loosa to Mobile, but has been reappointed re-
Gently to the PASTORAL charge of his old post.
warm reception usherng him into the midst
Of his spiritual children, he entered upon tn o
discharge of his duties with q look and feeling
which bespoke satisfaction and gave promise
of happy and long continuance of the good
work 30 suspiciouSly begun. The demonstra.
tions of welcome were confined to the people
of no one class or creed, but all, apparently
equally enthusiastic, gave vent to their feel
ings in kind deeds and Ian guage Enthusiastically
gratifying. Father McDonouRh took the
friendly hand Of the community thus extended
in such grasp, and answered with such
emotion as gave assurance of the existence of
reciprocal feeling destined to grow in friend
illness end have = lifelong duration.
Year: 1877

IN. Y. Sum-


It is doubtful whether the reign OF gas
will last much longer. At the present
time nearly every shop In Brooklyn is
lit, and brilliantly lit, with kerosene,
without any disagreeable odor being
perceptible; while few months ago the
authorities In the large city of Exeter,
England, would not enter into new gas
electric lights, and at Bristol, England,
the authorities have lately resolved to
advertise for tenders for lighting the
whole or part Of the city otherwise than
by gas, in the event Of no satisfactory
arrangement being come to with gas
company.
Year: 1877

The Water-Supply-In view OF the in
creasing water-famine it is possible that
there may be an extra session OF the City
Council tomorrow night to devise ways and
means to provide a supply OF that prime
necessity. With the water-supDly cut oil,
and the price OF other beverages advanced,
the condition OF our people Is sad indeed.
Even camel would he seeking greener and
better-watercd pastures. Councilman Mat
thews, unable longer to stand the pressure,
is having 4 we'll dug OH his premises.
Year: 1877

THE LEE GUARD.-rrhe enrolled members
of the proposed new independent volunteer
company OF Church Hi have determined
to call the company, which seems to have in
lit ali tho elements Of success, the Lee
Guard. The men are unanimously in favor
OF Colonel j. d. Whitehead for commander.
Year: 1877

VISIT OF PORTSMOUTH MILITARY TO RICH
,MoND.-A colored military company OF
Portsmouth-the Virginia Guard-Were to
leave that city last night for Richmond and
to arrive here early this morning. They
will be met at the wharf here by the At
tucks Guard, OF this city, whose guests they
will be during their stay In Richmond.
Among the features OF the reception have
been arranged parade, reception by the
Governor at the Executive Mansion, and O


banquet. They will return home Friday.
Year: 1877

The Neu Methodist Church.-In few
DAYS ground will be broken for the Fifth
Street Methodist church. The cornerstone
will be laid with imposing ceremonies, and
the structure pushed forward to speedy
completion.
Year: 1877

~ The motion to amend the act for
the payment Of milage and per diem of
the members of the Legislature, so that
they shall receive their pay in State scrip.
after long and animated discussion, on
Tuesday, was voted down. 1t is evident
this legislature is opposed to the issu
ancc Of any more State scrip.
Year: 1877

No CRops TINS YEAR-That we
are to have no crops Of grain III this
section this year, is now a question
concerning which there can be no dis
pate. We are brought face to face
with the stern realty, aui no amount
of putting or bolSIerln9 will change
the decree. Except on on q few points
in the YaeiniIy of San Juan and San
Felipe, there will not be head OF
grain or spear Of hay raised in the
country, and these spots are exceeding
limited. The young grain and vege
tation, which the light showers of the
season has brought 20 the surface, are
fast whitening Tor lack OF moisture in
the groand, and in three weeks The
whole face OF the country will be as
brown as a berry. The season has too
far advanced 10 hope for rain enough
TO DO any material good, aud the peo
pie had as well make up their minds
that home produced bread this season
may be ranked with the improbable
ties. Some of the farmers have feed
enough TO keep their stock, aud tbose
who have not feed are generally send
ing their horses and cattle north, or to
the mountains The mos. os the sheep
rangers are still holding out, but very
few of them will be able TO carry the
animals through in anv kind of coudi-
tion.-U0iliSter Enterprise.
Year: 1877

HOME CONVERSATION. - Children
hunger perpetually for new IDEAS
They will learn with pleasure from
the lips of parents what they deem it
drudgery to study in books; and even
if they have the misfortune 10 be de
priyed of many educational adyan
iages, they will grow up intelligent il
they enjoy in chi dhood the privilege
OF listening daily 10 the conversation
of intelligent people. We sometimes
see parents who are the life of every
company which they enter, dull, 81
lent, and un:n;erest:ng at heme
amongst their chIidren. Ii they have
not menta, activity and mental stores
sufficient for both, let them first Use
what they have for their own house
hold. a silent house is a dull place
for young people, place from which
they will escape il they can. How
much useful information, on The other
hand. Is often gwen IN pleasant family
conversation, and what unconscious
but excellent mental training IN lively
5ociaI argument. Cultivate TO the Ut
most all the graees of home converse
ton.
Year: 1877

A Cow MIgaED By RATs.-A Pitts
burg barker owned a valuable ccw,
winch was held in high esteem for lis
general good qualities, and which
gave large quantity of milk. All at
once the supply Of lacleal fluid grew
smaller by degrees and beautifully
less. until the yield was extremely
small. The family were very ualur-
ally surprised AT this sudden falling
of, the COW being in perfect health
and in the hrighl of her season. 1t
was limited that some person whose
love for milk was greater than his
honesty was at the bottom Of the mis-
chief, and who, under the cover Of
night, entered the stable and relieved
Besse of her milk. The hired man
was accordingly instructed TO watch
for the thief, and his vigilance was re-
warded by most singular discovery.
Just after daylight in the mo.nirg he
saw very large rat come forth from
IFS hiding-place, and, going 10 the spot
where the COW was lying, it stood on
its hind legs, with It's fore paws on
the cows udder, and applying its
mouth to one OF her teats, sucked lis
I'LL OF milk. When it was satisfied
another rodent took lis place, and SO
on until The supply was exhausted
Thus morning after morning had the
family been cheated out of their sup
ply OF milk by these cunning little
maauders.
Year: 1877

The insanity Dr.J. c. Aver, of: Low
ell affords u terrible warning to adver
tisers. Here was a man engaged in
the manufacture of pill not differing
much from hundred other pills which
may be obtained at any drug store. In
an upgusrded moment he made up
his mind that he would advertise
not in the picayune style of the orli-
nary dealer but in comprehensive
sort of away, by which he could
reach every possible purchaser OF pills
He started with the idea of devoting
half of his profits each year to adver-
Using.


The result might have been fore
seen. He accumulated money so rap
idly that he did not know what to do
with 1t. When he had rolled together
$15, 200, ,0O0 and had vainly striven to
find some outlet for his ever-increas-
ing pro6ls, his mind gave away under
the absorbing cares of his vast eusi-
| ness and he is now "a patient at an asy-
lum for the insane. How easily this
calamity might have been averted |
If he had struck to the conservative
methods of many of our merchants
duu Iclldlutu lIOu dONClbl5luB NC
might have been passing Quitely
through bankruptcy now, instead of
being loaded down with his uncoun
ted millions. ...


1t Is dangerous experiment for a
man who does not want To DtcJme
rich to advertise grudgingly and at
long intervals, lest his pron,s should
grow out of all proportion to his re-
| quirements and he should find him
Sc burdened with wealth. Adverlis-
ing. conducted on the principle OF
devoting half the profits OF a business
to it is, we repeat dangerous expert
ment. 1t precipilates a fortune upon
the advertiser so suddenly that the
chances of are even that he will moi
know what to do with his money,
The multitudiDous pleasures of bank
ruptcy, Insolvency and Shining
around" for the wherewithal to NEE
a note are permanently denied to the
man who advertises.


There never was in Europe or Amer
lea great advertiser who did not ac'
cumuIate great fortune. Let thos'
who desire to live unburdened by thu
cares of wealth take warning.
Year: 1877

The Opera House was attended by .
large audience last evening, on the occa-
sion of the concert given by the Hutch.
inson Family, The affair was one OF
the most successful ever given in the
Opera House, the audience being highly
delighted with the excellent manner in
which all the selections were rendered.
All parts of the programme were render
ed with equal effect, and it would be in
vidious to particularize any particular
part.
Year: 1877

Two men named Biggs, cousins,
were jailed at Paris, last Tuesday,
on charge of burning the court
house in Logan county. About one
o'clock the succeeding morning q
party Of fifteen or twenty men took
one of the prisoners from jail and
escorted him to the woods. A few
minutes later a number Of shots
were heard in the direction the
party had taken, and early the next
morning a pool of fresh blood was
found on their trail at q short dis
tanco from town. Immediate search
was made for the prisoner, but he
could no where be heard of or found.
1t was reported that he bad escaped.
He had boaSted to various parties
of burning the court house and de-
stroying the indictments against him
for bigamy and his bond on file in
the clerks office. On investigation
the other prisoner was adiudged in
nocent, and discharged.-Fort Smith
New Era,
Year: 1877

this paper is striking Illustration of
the new system Of public education
inaugurated in the State, and is, be-
sides, a literary curiosity we'll worth
preserving, it is transmitted for in.
spection. While such q disgraceful
condition of things is allowed TO OK.
let, we shall hope in vain to sec tho
work OF education prosper. The
time may be too limited at this ses-
sion to enable you to perfect system
which will meet the requirements of
our whole people; but such legisla-
tion can be had as will secure to the
teachers fair compensation for SER
vices already rendered, and will carry
on public instruction until the next
regular session. We are bound alike
by every consideration of true states-
manship and of good faith to keep up
in the State such system of free
schools as will place within the reach
of every child-the poorest as we'll
as the richest, black as we'll as white
tile means of acquiring an honest
and honorable education; and to this
eud | shall most cordially second any
efforts on the part of the Legislature.
l shall look with confident hope to
your aid in carrying ou. the reforms
and fulfilling the pledges to which
We are solemnly committed.


A great work-the greatest to
which a patriotic people can be called
lis before us, and heavy resuonsia
bility rests upon us. We have to
create anew State which can of
right demand and take the proud and
honorable position sue once hold in
the great sisterhood Of this great re"
public. We have to restore her
credit; to bring back her good
name; to develop her boundloss re-
sorces; to heal her wounds; to secure
equal and exact justice to all her
children; to establish and maintain
the supremacy Of the law; to diffuse
the blessings Of education; and to
strive to bind all classes of both races
in the bonds of peace, fraternity and
piety. trust that we shall all devote
ourselves to the attainment of those
high aims, and l pray that God may
in His wisdom and lis mercy speed
lily crown our efforts with success. ,.


WADE HAMPTON, Governor.