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Year: 1877

confusion prevailed before. The effect of this work has been to rem der it so much more convenient and easy to transact the business of the office that only half the clerical force Is now necessary. The report speaks well for the present occupant of the office.

 -Business during the past week has remained, as it has been ever siuce Christmas, very dull. The continued severe weather and the snow, slush and ice, have rendered travelling so disagreeable, that the town has been almost deserted by customers from the country. We have but few changes to note in previous quotations. The slight advance in cotton has enabled our purchasers to raise figures a little, and we now quote:

 Ordinary 7l to "a; strictly good ordinary 8 to sIs; low middling SA to 10; middling 1014 to 101a.

 The advance in hides has been fol- lowed by corresponding move ment in leather and shoes-the prices having been advanced from ten to fifteen per cent.

 -MEssRs. MILLER & PENZEL.--We were very sorry to hear of the very heavy loss sustained by the fire on the 18th inst. It is one of the firms which gives tone and solidncss to the business interesls of Little Rock and should such calamity overtaks them at to drive them from business the loss to the commercial interests would be felt all over the state. We are glad to learn, however, from a card over the signature of the firm, that they will soon reopen business again and be ready to serve their many customers and friends. In their card published in the Gazette on the 2lst ult., the firm requests the prompt payment of bills due them-surely request which should meet with prompt compliance un- der the trying circumstances. In rcgarl to their aims the hrm says:

 "It has been rumored that we would not continue in business this is not the fact We have been too long engaged with the trade of Arkansas to hastily give it up, and as soon as we can adjust our losses, will reopen with renewed determi- nation of continuing the largest grocery house in the state"

 We wish the firm greater prosper ity than ever before, and trust they may never again be subjected to an other trial by fire.
Year: 1877

Chamberlain and Hampton both hold on to their claims to the Cover ship of South Carolina.

 Chamberlain seems unwilling to submit to any settlement of the mat ter by the courts or the people of the State, and will only acquiesce in such settlement as may be made in Washington by the President or by Congress.
Year: 1877

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 A correspondent, whose con- munication we publish in another place to-day, suggests to his brother farmers that every one in Pope county subscribe for Five Dollars worth of good newspapers and read the same for the space of two years, and then say wheth- CT or not it has been good in vestment. Now there is more in this suggestion than might ap- pear to many at first glance. The l loss which occurs to non readers of newspapers on account of miss ing information which might be obtained thcrefrom, and the inju. rious consequences which flow to government and to society from the ignorance of voters who exer- else the franchise without any correct knowledge of the merits of measures or men for whom they vote, is simply immense. Those who edit and publish newspapers give to the world the most reliable information that can be obtained upon the subjects treated of. The Agricultural journal gives the best methods and modes of conducting the farm, in all it's departments, which the combined experience of the past and the continued exper- iments ot the present afford. It is the business of the proprietor of such paper to gather and condense all attainable useful in formation on this subject, and put it in convenient shape for his readers. No farmer can afford to be without such an aid and such a counselor.

 The Trade journal is the same to the apprentice, the mechanic and the tradesmen that the Az ricultural paper is to the hus- bandman; and the loss to him if he denies himself of the expert ence of others and the lessons tansht thereby as recorded in the paper devoted to his particular trade, IS sure to follow.

 The general newspaper is the grand reservoir containing an ep- itome of the current events Of the \ times, from which the masses may obtain a knowledge as vari ed and interesting as it is useful. The newspaper press is the great never ceasing fountain from which flows perpetual stream of infor nation for the enlightenment and the edification of the world, and he who cuts himself of from par taking of the benefit thereof, gropes his way in the dark indeed.

 But cheap as newspapers are, there are hundreds of families in the land whose homes are desti- tute of their light; and so far as | these homes and families are con cerned the printing press had as we'll never been invented. They grope on in darkness and igno- rance. Whatever rumor reaches their ears is news to them. Per haps they may chance to get cor rect ideas of what is transpiring in the land, perhaps not. The case and certainly with which people who are thus uninformed and unposted may be imposed upon and led tito error is appar- ent.

 It pays the merchant and the speculator to take the commercial reporters and price lists. It pays the professional man to take the journals devoted to his profession. It pays the stock man to take the stock journal. It pays the farmer to take the agricultural journal. And it pays the public who would De kept posted upon all things which concern and interest the general reader to take the news papers.
Year: 1877

THE mismanagement of the life-savine
stations on the New Jersey coast is not
likely to be remedied unless the matter is
taken in hand by the representatives o.
our great commercial interests. The so.
called official investigation, ordered few
days ago, seems to have been mere white.
washing performance. One thing is GER
tain, this community has been apprised Of
the facts, and in the event of another
Huron disaster, where the loss of life is
distinctly traceable to incompetence on the
part of the Life Saving Service, the chic
of that bureau will be held to a strict
Year: 1877

The proposition to admit delegate
from the Indian Territory in Congress
may be the happy means of escaping
future trouble from our wards. 1t is diff
cult to see why thi, territory should not
have some enc in Congress to specially
represent it. There can be no doubt but
that the red population would stand a
better chance of getting simple justice
than by the present defective system.
Year: 1877

TIE anxiety of the people Of Mexico TO
deal justly with the United States is shown
by the readiness with which subscriptions
are being banded in toward payment Of
the deb, dne 10 this country. The Mexi-
can Government is daily receiving dona-
tions from rich and poor, according to
their means, for this object.
Year: 1877

From the Chicago Times.
A great many strange scenes were


noticed on the floor through out the


night.


Mr.. Paddock of Nebraska, who
was laid out upon a sofa, began a
systematic snoring process, by whic h
he not | only kept other Senators
awake, but so loud and spasmodic
were his occasional snorts that every
once in while Mr.. Edmunds, who
happened to be reading at the time,
stopped and looked up as if hh were
about to call the sleeping Senator to
order.


Another incident out of the regu-
lar order, and in entire conflict with
the usual dignity of the Senate. was
a smoking match INDUCED in by
Messrs. Oglesby and Cockrell. The
former used long cigar, while the
latter had an immense clay pipe with
reed stem, and between the two,
together with the uncovered feet of
the slumbering solons, a most dis
agreeable odor pervaded the Senate
chamber.


A number of tramps had taken ad-
vantage of the propects of an all
night session to get an easy resting
place on the soft cushions of the SEN
ate galleries, and these, together
with few persistent lookers-on and
the indefatigable newspaper cores
pondents, made up the company of
the Senate till daybreak this morn
ing, when the flag still haunted in
the breeze.
Year: 1877

1t is certainly gratifying to observe a
change in the policy of our city fathers.
The steps toward economy seem feeble
and uncertain as yet, but perhaps if en-
couragement is extended they will grow
stronger and more to the purpose. The
Democratic party has spoken in favor of
economy and cannot afford to oppose any
measure in that direction, although the
manner in which it is effected may be
open to criticism. .-fs


Economy is one of the great needs in
the Wilmington municipal government,
as we'll as in the government of almost
every city in the country.


The reduction in the salaries, which
has been proposed, is a small item, and will
not fallymeet the general wish or the OBJ
ject desired. But in this matter there
has not been fair and proper considera-
tion. The police duty is hard one, and
while SO far as we have heard, those on
the force do not complain, it would be
well to compare their service with the
service rendered by others in other posi-,
tions. There might be some adjustment
of salaries; but the chief matters of
economy will be foundin the general ex-
penditures. These expenditures should
be curtailed. Then by judicious system
Of contracting for work the city might
save many thousands of dollars, and at
the same time have its work better done.
The Cool Spring Reservoir is a fair ex-
ample of how money may be squandered.


The City Council should also insist
upon more economy in the School Board.
The cost of the schools has greatly in
creased within the last few years; and
there should be a cu1tailment. While
Judge Hall was President of the Board
he expense per scholar was very much
less than now, and the Board ought to be
willing TO approximate lower rate. We
think this ought to be reached without
depressing the standard of education.


But the necessary economy to affect the
real estate interest by the reduction of
taxation cannot be reached through either
economy in the schools or reduction OF
salaries. II must be sought in the gen
eral expenditures for work upon the
streets, public buildings, &C.
Year: 1877

There is really too much duty imposed
upon our City Councilmen. We have
long thought that Council ought to be in
creased in number, SO that these duties
would fall more lightly, and every class
OF the people be represented.


If there were three members for each
ward, we believe more professional men
could be elected, and the Council eleyat-
ed in its standard of representation. At
present too much devolves upon few
members because of the need ofmen bet
ter qualified to perform intelligently cler-
zeal duty.


But our present purpose is only to sug-
gest that the Council should be relieved
of some of its arduous duties; and we
think this might be done if that body
would turn the completion of the reser-
Voir over to commission. There is no
hurry for finishing this work; and we
think it could be done more cheaply un-
der such body subordinate to the Coun-
Gil. We stand in need of more large
mains or supply pipes, and can well afford
to wait the completion of the reservoir.
And we believe the Council would act
wisely in delegating the finishing of the
work to commission of good men select
ed with sole regard to qualification and
reliability. And we understand that
some of the Republican members are
favorable to this mode of finishing this
already too costly work
Year: 1877

TURKEY having backed down, corn is
demoralized. Corn merchants have been
hoping that the wicked Turk would defy
the Russian Bear, that human gore would
flow, that many brave men would go down
and corn would go up. But the tastes
advices indicate that the Turks will sac
cept the situation" and that there will be
no war.
Year: 1877

Messrs. Beach, Fullerton and Winfield, counsel for
Robert Case, former President Of tho Security LILO
Insurance Company, moved for another trial on the
ground Of new evidence having been discovered, and
the hearing OF tho motion set down for yesterday
morning, at eleven O'Clock, before Judge Davis, in
the Court Of oyer and Terminer Al the appointed
hour the prisoner was brought to the bar HIS
brother, Adm RAJ Case, OF the United states Navy
was In the court room, and the prisoners wife and
daughter sat directly benind him. Many OF the
clerks oil the security Liie Insurance Company
were present number OF exceptions had been take
to the rulings IN the former trial. and these, together
with new evidence formed the ground Of the petition
for arrest oil judgment. Mr.. Winfield moved post
ponemcnt Of the hearing on the ground stated, and
urged that he was personally suffering from very
severe inflammation oil the eyes, which prevented HIM
from attending the case. District Attorney Phelps
opposed any postponcment for the reason that two
APPOINTMENTS had granted already He asked that
the motion for a new trial be argued forthwith
Chiei Justice Davis said that he DID not think the
cause oi justice would suffer by postponemept and
granted Mr.. Win1ed's request II agreed that
tho matter would be brought up Tor final action
next Monday at half-past ten. Defendants counsel
ordered 10 give notice 10 tho District Attorney
OF the new evidence they proposed to Introduce.
Judge DAVIS then retired from the bench, leaving
Judge Brady to take charge oil tho criminal business
for the rest 0I tho term.
Year: 1877

IT seems as though Houston is deter
mined to wipe out the disgrace OF the
land swindle in which she has figured
so conspicuously. A thief who stole a
suit of clothes during FIRE, returned
them to the no little astonishment of
the owner.
Year: 1877

osR friends must really have patience
with regsrd to the mails. We mail
regularly to each subscriber the edition
of the paper to which he subscribes,
and if any failure occurs it is no fault
of ours. There is general complaint
about the tardiness of the mails. We
do not undertake to say where the fault
Year: 1877

II Is of the greatest Importance that
the mode of electing the president and
vice-presidept should be changed before
the next presidential election As this
requires change in the constitution
there is no time to loose. Let the pop
ular vote elect just as our governors are
elected.
Year: 1877

Ma WAsHBrEsE upon his return from
France said that it was very unsafe TO
venture prediction as to the future
political events of thai country If he
could have been more terse he could
have simply acknowledged that the
more he thought he learned the less he
found he knew.
Year: 1877

SECRETARY SsEsNAN has been inter>
viewed, and again asserts the ability to
resume at the appointed time, but again
neglects to tell how resumption can be
accomplished with only sixth part of
the necessary gold in the treasury to
rpsurna with
Year: 1877

VIZ were proud during a recent visit
to Washington to witness the esteem in
which our senator. General Maxey, is
held by honest men Of both parties, in
both senate and house of representa-,
tives- His pure elevated character is a
tower of strength to our state.
Year: 1877

The discussion OF the Mexican aues.
ton reveals the fact that the average
eastern editor is much more concerned
about the honor ofthe Mexican govern
ment than that of their own govern
mant
Year: 1877

THE LAST DRAFT FOR MILITIA IN ENG
LAND.-In 1881 William LOVett was with
his wife settled in pleasant home they
had taken some pride in making their
environment as beautiful as taste and
skill with moderate means could secure
for them. Mr.. Lovett had with his own
hand made the furniture Of his home, ac-
cording to the taste of himself and his
young wife One day he learned that a
Young man of his acquaintance had been
drawn for service in the militia, and that
though he had found an abIe-bodied sub
stitute, it was refused, money payment


instead being demanded. His attention
was thus drawn to the injustice by which
the young man was periodically 1eeced or
frightened in this way, and he wrote let
ter to publication known as Carpenters
Political Letters, advising the men so
drawn to refuse either to serve or to pay
on the ground THAT they had neither
voice or vote in making the laws; that as
their labor their only property, was not
protected, they should not be called upon
to arm for the protection Of other proper
ty; and us they had no enemies except
those who enslaved them, they were not
disposed to take up arms against their
friends and brothers" After giving this
advice to his fellow-artisans, William
L0vett was speedily supplied with an OPP
portunity of showing whether he had the
courage of his opinions. With suspicious
promptness his own name was drawn for
the militia, and with equal promptness he
refused to serve, to pay or furnish substi-
tute. The constables at once entered his
house-their plans had evidently been
premranged-and stripped it Of its furni-
ture, of everything. However, there was
considerable excitement about the matter
and it was not deemed by the authorities
prudent that the articles seized should be
at once submitted for public sale in the
usual way; so the little all Of the Lovetts,
incucing that priced furniture which he
hadmade with his own hands, was stored
away for sometime in IN auction mart
and then sold rs property seized for
taxes" But he was more than repaid for
his loss. He petitoned the House Of Com
mons; debate ensued, in which the mill
tia system was strongly condemned by
many eminent men; puplic opinion was
fairly aroused, and did the rest: and so
Lovett's property was the only property
that had 10 be seized to bring on an im-
portant reform and no drawing for the
militia has ever occurred from that day to
his.-H D. ConUGy, IN Harper's Naga-
zine for February,
Year: 1877

able lives, to earn popular confidence and
respect, TO eschew all but laudable under
takings, to succeed in every act and labor.
Success is the most effectual reproach to
envy, malice and unfriendlness.
Year: 1877

Who ARE THE STRONG MEN.-We mis-
take strong feelings for strong character
A man who bears all before him-bolore
whose fown domestics tremble, and
whose bursts Of fury make the children of
the house tremble-because be mas his
will obeyed, and his own way in all things
we call him strsng man. The truth is,
that is the weak man; it is his passions
that are strong; he, mastered by them. is
weak. You must measure the strength
of a man by the power of the feelings be
subdues, not by the power of those which
subdue him. And hence composure is
very often the highest result of strength.
Did we never see man receive a fla
grant insult, and only grow q little pale,
and then reply quietly? That was man
spiritually strong. Or did we never see a
man in anguish stand rs if carved out of
solid rock, mastering himself? or one
bearing a helpless daily trial remain
silent and never tell the world what it
was that cankered his home peace? That
is strength. He who, with strong passions
remains chaste-he who, keenly sensitive.
with manly power of Indignation in him.
can be provoked, yet can restrain himself
and forgive-these are strong men, spirit
ual heroes.
Year: 1877

ness | must have seemed to you the very
gorilla the rebels paint me. / was sorry
enough for it when you were gone. could
not sleep moment last night, so thought
I'd drive into town in the cool Of the morn
ing and make 1t all right. Fortunately 1
had little difficulty in finding you"


"This is very good of you, Mr.. President"
said the Colonel, deeply moved.


" No, it isn't; but that was very bad of
me last night. | never should have forgiven
myself II | had let that piece Of ugly work
stand. That was noble wife Of yours,
Colonel You were a happy man to have
such a noble woman TO love you; and you
must be good fellow or such woman never
would have risked 80 much for you. And what
grand women there are in these times, Col
onel What angels of devotion and mercy,
and how brave and pluckyl Going every
where at the call of duty, facing every dangerl
tell you, if it were not for the women we
should all go to the devil. and should all de
serve to. They are the salvation Of the ma
tion. Now, come, Colonel my carriage is
at the door. I'll drive you to the War De-
partInent, and we'll see Stanton about this
matter"


Even at that early hour they found the
Secretary at his post The President pleaded
the case of Colonel Scott, and not only re-
quested that leave of absence should be
granted him, but that a steamer should be
sent down the river TO bring up the body Of
his wife. Humanity, Mr.. Stanton" said
the good President his homely face trans
figured with the glow of earnest tender
feeling, humanity should overrule consid-
erations of policy, and even military necessi-
ties, in matters ike this"


Ihp Spcrptary was touchad and ba qaib
something of his regret at not having felt
himself at liberty to grant Colonel Scott's
request in the first place.


No, 10, MIR. Stanton" said the Presi-
dent, "you did right in adhering to your
own rules; you are the right man for this
place. If we had such soft-hearted fool
as here, there would be no rules or regula-
tions that this army or country could de-
pend upon. But this is a peculiar case.
Only think of that poor woman"


Of course the "impossible " was accom-
plished


To the surprise of the Colonel, the Presi-
dent insisted upon driving him to the navy
yard to see that the Secretary's order was
carried out Immediately. He seemed to
have nervous fear that some obstacle might
be thrown in the way of the pious expedi-
tion. He waited at the landing till all was
ready, then charged the officers Of the steamer
To give every attention to his friend Col
onel Scott With him he shook hands
warmly at parting, saying "God bless you,
my dear fellow. | hope you will have no
more trouble in this sad affair-and Colonel,
try and forget last night"


Away up in New Hampshire church
ward there is a grave carefully watched and
tended by faithful love. But every April
tme the violets on that mound speak not
alone of the womanly devotion and tender
ness Of her that sleeps below-they are ten
der and fearful with the memory of the
murdered President.
Year: 1877

A man making his will not long ago,
after the usual disposition of his property,
said Nov for my church. 1t is the church
of my fathers, in whose communion we were
baptized, married and buried When Lam
gone, what is left of my family will move
away, but shall leave something TO support
the old pew He left thousand dollars
II was good beouest, looking back CRATE
fully, and looking forward thoughtfully and
loyalty. II more bequests had been and
could be made in this spirit, many church
would be saved from premature decline, and
fewer would have to resort to at least ques-
tionable methods of support. A fund, slowly
gathered by the loving gift of those who had
been blest by its ministry, would bind the
present to the past and become surety for
the future. No institutions are more affected
by the times. Many of the young and
enterprising leave our villages; old families
die out; people are growing more and more
migratory in their habits; in the church,
this family and that is gone; familiar faces
have vanished, and nobody seems sometimes
left but the old folks and the children, with
here and there new couple to fill up the
thinning ranks. Or, property changes hands,
industries fall in value; incomes and wages
shrink. And this discount is felt, as soon as
anywhere, IN empty pews, shortening funds,
and growing debts. 1t is sometimes said
that church funds lessen the parshiouers' re-
sponsibility to support the gospel. This
may be so with large amounts. Such cases,
however, are rare. How beneficent is it,
therefore, for those who have borne the
burden and heat of the day, and know what
it means, who have learned by hard expe-
rence the "ins and outs of church main
tenance, who love its interests as they love
their family, to continue their steady help
by leaving something to support the old pew
when they are gone. 1t will be none the less
needed. Possibly more so. 1t will comfort
the brethren and strengthen the things which
remain, as they would have been strength
ened and comforted by like disposal, be-
sides keeping them felow-workers with the
Lord in the increase of his kingdom on the
earth.-- -COngregdtiOndlist.