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Year: 1877

A Kentucky weather prophet says that we
are to have an unusually severe winter, the
latter end Of it especially hard According
TO this meteorological authority, December
was to be ushered in by spell of cold
weather which would not last long, and n
pleasant Christmas was predicted. The New
Year is to be welcomed by bright weather,
which will he of brief duration. Intense cold
will set in before the middle of January, which
will last uatil March-the most severe weather
we have had for years. Snow is to fall in the
lap Of spring, and March will get her skirts
wet The kentucky people are advised to lay
in a good stock Of fuel, food and warm clothes.


II has been reported that the prosecution Of
the criminal charges against Patterson was to
he stayed on account of his assisting in voting
Butler in the Senate. knowledge of IIamp-
toms determined character would serve TO re-
flute such rumor and convince one that he
would disconntenance the disgracefu action,
without a word Of denial from him. But he
comes boldly to the front saying, 'since the
proof of Patierson's guilt has been made ap-
parent to the public authorities, to the State
and 10 the country, ii wonld be a disgrace TO
South Carolina IL criminal proceedings, based
upon such overwhelming testimony, were not
earnestly and energeiically pressed to an issue.


The discontentment between the President
and people OF France has reached termination
in victory for the Republicans. President
MacMahon in message has sgniGed his will
ingness TO submit to the peoples will, which
he has so long stubbornly opposed. lie says
now that he hopes the close of the crisis will
be the starting poiut.of a new era of pros
perty for the republic
Year: 1877

Baby shows are collapsing all over the
couniry. Was there ever an union Of children
that was not speedily sundered by jealousy of
n majority of themY just this feeling per-
vades the maternal family after the examination
in the baby show, and thus the innovation has
died from q lack OF interest.
Year: 1877

What granger in this State by some mishap
had become heavily involved in debt necessi-
tating morigaging his property would like to
pay double taxation The mortgagor is the
one who would have TO stand the blunt of the
unjust debt after all, for he could not borrow
money otherwise. What detriment has the
granger seen crop out OF the repeal of the law
taxing mortgages two years since to the
finances OF the State, or what particular ad-
that he should move for its enforcement again.
These questions are prompted by the discussion
Of this subject in the State Grange meeting and
the appeal of the meeting TO the legislature to
re-enact the law.
Year: 1877

Their madness was apparently beyond sup
preston. Fiery madness glared from their
eyes lighting the minutest dark hatred borne
from one 10 the other OF the intelectuals, in
creasing ferociousness to pitch freezing the
blood of regiment. A CHASTITY wound in
tlictcd by one in the bowels of the other so
deep to spurt blood from the chamber to the
dome of the Capitol, and there with the
finger of the same hand that committed the
deed write in the blood Of bis victim
the sentiment his heart, "Glory" nothing
short of this Spanish vengeance could
seemingly have subdued the anger. But pistols
by some brave man was mentioned, and like
the harsh noise of II file grated upon the ears
made the tlesh creep and chilled the blood Of
the antagonists, and the curtain fell Another
scene, and the tragedy has been transformed
into broad farce fiji TO be played at the
Theatre Comique, the lowest place in the world
Thus the North and Souih-Conkliug and
Gordon--are again united in friendship after
a war of words in the Senate.
Year: 1877

Families have days cousecrated and get apart
have transpired in their domestic history
Communities often observe and celebrate the
anniversary Of some extraordinary event in
their existence Nations frequently dedicate a
day for rejoicing in remembrance Of some par
ticular glory that Eliminates their annals. But
one certain day ofevery year commands nearly
a world 10 stay its progress in reverence of an
event that over eighteen hundred years ago
lef, IFS impress upon the history of our uni
verse. And well might it be commemora.ed
through all future ages till the end of time
even IL it contained nothing more remarkable
than visiiant from Heaven to earth but
with it came glad tidings ihat sent a thrill Of
JOY through the bosom of the worl d. A star
of peace suddenly blazed upon the path Of
mankind and has illumina ted il with increas-
ing lustre as the centuries have passed away
Iis-annversary, which occurs upon the com
ing Tuesday will be observed throughout the
Christian world with general acclamations of
JOY. The voice of thanksgiving will be lifted
in prayer and praise, borne upward 10 the por-
tails Of heaven perrnmed with sacred incense.
rs Christianity kneels in the holy temple ded-
icated 10 the worship of the Father that sent
and the Son that came for the redemption of
the world. It's influence will pervade all ages
and classes and conditions. Childhood will
weave dew joys from the sacred holiday 10
twine with the wreath of memory. The busy
mind of manhood will he released for day
from the storms that fret il, and will rest in
peaceful tranquility. The gloomy terrors that
group around the grave will for day be dis
sipaied and old age will gaze upon its coming
dissolution without fear. And in the general
rejoicing even we for one day in the year can
be happy and wish merry Christmas TO our
readers.
Year: 1877

We announce to our patrons that we have
perfected, at gfeat expense, arrangements by
which we shall be enabled from and after this
date. to offer them as complete and compre-
hensive budget of news as any newspaper in
the country.


In spite Of the many obstacle es placed in eur
way by the narrow minded mean and Jealous
course Of our Camp street contemporaries, In
refusing to allow us the privilege Of the press
dispatches, we have succeeded. by dint of en-
ergy. enterprise and large expenditures, SO
far, in presesting our readers daily with a very
fair summary of telegraphic news. Not willing,
however. to rest until we had perfected the
most complete telegraphie arrangements, we
sedulously kept at work until we had attained
this emil and henceforward. while we point
with just pride to our news columns. we can
afford to despise tho mean but futile efforts
Of those papers that sought to throw obstaeles
in our way, and. by refusing us the same privi.
leges enjoyed by themselves, for which we had
offered to pay'a large bonus. to compass the
failure Of our enterprise.
Year: 1877

[American Associated Pressl


NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Sr Henry Halford
and several members OF the British rifle team
went to Elm Park this morning on tho invita-
sion OF Cob Gildersleeye and passed the day
In shooting at glass balls. They came back
TO the city in the evening and proceeded to
Garden City to be In trim TO begin praeticing
at the range in the morning.


The Manhattan Club Of this city have
elected the members of the British and
Crescent City rifle teams honorary members
during their stay Iii this city.


The members Of the American team will
begin practice at 1reedmoot In earnest next
week, and will keep at it with but few inter-
walls till the day Of the great international
match. The extraordinary skill In marks
manship displayed by Selph. Of the Crescent
City Club, has attracted so much attention
that movement Is being made TO have him
as q member OF the team. This, however,
the executive committee Of the National
Rifle Association says cannot be done, mas
much as all the members composing the
team have earned their right to position on
1t by complying with the rules established.
They Intimate that 1t is possible there may
be vacancy In the team, and in that event
the New Orleans prodigy will have an op-
portlnity to display his skill.
Year: 1877

The UEsiooRAT In calling the attention Of IFS
readers to the Supplement issued lii this day's
liton, challenges their severest criticism
We point, with some pride, to the artistic finish
OF our Map, and TO the eearBess, symmetry and
taste Of our Typography


This Supplement was entirely executed in
our job Departrne MT. and is the first of the kind
ever successfully attempted in this city,


The liberal encouragement W hicb our friends
and patrons have bestowed upon our enter
prise, and which is hereby gratefully aeknowl-
edged will serve to spur lis on in the future. In
our earnest striving at perfection In the Print
ing Art.
Year: 1877

The instruction Of our youth is matter Of
grave import and now that the control of our
local and State affairs is once more vested in our
own citizens, it is pleasure as well as a duty to
give recognition to the efforts inaugurated for
longer necessitate an autilrnna heoeira TO q more
Northern cline. The Collegiate Institute at
Baton Rouge is happy illustration. and we
Messr9. Magrudel, which will be found in an
other column.
Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-sitting Bull formed
q subject Of discussion In the Cabinet meet
ing to-day. 1t was determined that the Sec
rotary of War and the Secretary Of the Into
rior should have another conference with
Gen. Terry
Year: 1877

The bonds are all fulfilled" and none play
the laggard" in hurrying to the well known
hostelrie of the popular caterer Leon Lamothe,
whilom known as "Camors,'' which, in its new
dress is more attractive than ever. The Sc
ductive shrimp the puissant papabot the succu-
lent oyster, and all that appeals to the craving
inner man can here be found in lavish display
Ii thou wouldst banquet HE thee to this famed
resort and be regaled with all that fancy can
depict
Year: 1877

Ii any mishap should befal any OF our steam
ers the first thing to be considereds is. as Tweed
said. What are you going to do about it?s
Why go at once to As@W Moffett & Co.. who
make specially Of all kinds of lumber required
by steamers. Call and see them, and You'll
know how it is Yourself
Year: 1877

has ruled considerably lower than last year.
and, notwithstanding some irregularity from
political influence at home and abroad, yet un-
der the balance OF trade in our favor. has shown
q general decline since the commencement Of
the year. touching within the pasu month thes
lowest point since the war. The course of the
show the extremes monthly compared with last
Year: 1877

A passenger on one Of the Midland Rail
road trains has given to the Middletown
IN. W Press a sensational account of a
recent thunder storm. The train was near
Walton, and the storm was terrible. There
was crash after crash Of thunder, with blind
ing lightning, accompanied by deluge of
rain and hail. At tone time the train seemed
to be cnyeloped in sheet of electrical fire.
A fearful crash proceeded, and instantly the
engine was in volume of electricity, balls
OF fire cncircling the driving wheels as
they rcyolved with lightning rapidity. En-
gineer Sanford bchcid the phenomenon with
wonder and awe, and, supposing that the
end Of all things was at hand, involuntari!y
shut off the steam. Nearly every person
on the train experienced severe shock
A large tree by the track was shattered.
Year: 1877

We ought never to believe evil of any
one till we arc certain of it. We ought not
to say anything that is rude and displcasing
even in Joke, and even then we ought not
70 carr he iJcn u. -.
Year: 1877

TO HELP A GALA LILY TO BLOOM
Be sure it has u good rich soil water with
very warm water, with a little ammonia or
bone dust added once in week or two
Every morning pour boiling water in the
saucer of the pot the lily is in, and give it
plenty of heat and sunshine. have two
pots Of lilies and have two flowers on one
and one flower and two buds on the other
-EU.
Year: 1877

derson that the feeling against them


is very yindictive. Independent of
the particular occurrence for which
these men are indicted, it is not un-
natural for Hayes and bis Cabinet
to seek to forget this unwelcome in
cident, and to comfort themselves
with assurances that all the I artners
in the fraud in Louisiana will escape
unpunished, but none of them feel
sure about it. One wholesome truth
was said at the Cabinet: There was
no way by which the General Gov
ernment could interfere in the adj
ministration of State justice. These
indictments may make necessary the
testimony Of Jack Wharton, and NAV
throw light on his appointment as
Marshal. He, it may be remember
ed, held the Maddox letters in which
Wells outlined his gailty plan. He
was knowing of their contents. and
by the same knowledge was knowing
OF The conspiracy fast maturing TO
put the Presidency up at auction,
and knock it down TO the highest
bidder, part payment i'll cash, and
the rest in Offices OH credit for nine
ty days. Wharton has his office
His knowledge may have its value.
Wells is already forsworn.
Year: 1877

We clip from an exchange the fol
lowing admirable receipt. which if
closely followed for, say two years.
never fails to accomplish its work:


1st. Put up no more buildings than
you are obliged to occupy yourself.


End. Ii you should have an empty
building to rent demand three times
its value.


3rd. Look sour at every new COM
er and give the cold shoulder to
every mechanic who desires to come
among you.


4th. Go abroad for your goods and
warers, by no means purchase from
your own mechanics and manufac-
lures even at the same prices or
less. -....-.. .-...-....


5th. Don't contribute one cent to
the cause of religion or education.


Finally, put thorough finish on
your work by killing your local news
paper, by refusing to subscribe or
advertise. so that persons at a dis
tance will know not that any busi-
ness is being done in your own town,
or they may want to come and settle
among you. or buy something from
you and that would put you to extra
trouble.
Year: 1877

Says an exchange: "never go
) into store where you are not wan
ted. If a man wants you to come to
his place OF business he will invite
you through an advertisement in
your home paper. 1t is wrong for
you to intrude upon his privacy; so
don't do it, .. ....- 81
Year: 1877

The proprietor of the White Sui
pEar Springs has written to one Of
his summer guests, now in Washing
ton, that President Hayes some
time since engaged cottage at his
place. and arranged to occupy it for
a visit about the 9th of this month.
The President will remain about one
week at White Sulphur.
Year: 1877

TURKEY is threatening to throw force
into Bessarabia strong enough to break up
the line of communications between the
Russian army and its base at kischenief
and diminish the food supply Of the hosts
in Bulgaria. If the Sultan had SEM a
recruiting agent through our Southern
States a few months ago, he could have
scooped enough of our unemployed veter-
an raiders to make such movement q
splendid success.
Year: 1877

KYLE the well known and popular oeaieI
frritS f. now At his accustomed stall IN the
new SECOND Street Market House; where
not season With his usual urbanity and
we'll known politeness and CHEEKY good NJ
NOR, he will serve all his customers Pronp.-
Gf X life w by doing the square thing to all his
fellow men. He will also supply parties
and bic MICS with ice cream. and orders can
he left either athis stall or at his house
north east corner of Sixth and Orange street


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Year: 1877

A MAN FROM oswEGo ON HIS WAY TO


WASHINGTON TO BE INAUGURATED


PRESIDENT.


Upon the arrival yesterday, in this city
of the New York and Washington Ex-
press train, at LIS P. NJ, very genteel
looking man got off the train and re-
NAMED around the depot until its de-
parture. Shortly after the train had de-
parted he began acting in very strange
manner, whereupon he was arrested and
lodged in the City Hall cells, Upon be-
ing interviewed he stated that he was
from Oswsgo, New York, and that he
was going to Washington to be inaugu-
rated President, after which he would
place his son in the Office, and he would
90 back to Oswego to assume the duties
of Mayor of that city. He stated that he
had travelled all the way from that city
to this place without money, and upon
the arrival of the train here he was put
off for not paying his fare.


He gave his name as John Springer
he was sent on to Baltimore last even
ing, where he has q son living.
Year: 1877

ITS RAPID TRANSIT IN THE HOUSE.


Mr.. Fields bill, providing in certain
contingencies for new Presidential cleo
tion, was reported to the House yestsr-
day, rapidly pushed through all the GUS
tomary readings, and passed by party
vote of 1873 yeas to 100 nays. 1t has now
to go to the Senate, where its fate is
doubtful. As bill to meet possible
contingency not heretofore provided for
by law it is, at least, harmless, and
might prove useless if it becomes law
in avoiding more controversy. At the
same time it is to be hoped that there
will be no occasion to call it into action.
The disputes that have grown out of the
last presidential election have led to the
discovery of many flaws and weaknesses
in our electoral system, not the least OF
which, according to the electoral tribunal,
is that there is no remedy anywhere
against the legalization of fraud. All
such defects ought to be cured either by a
constitutional amendment, II that be
necessary, or by legislation. Mr.. Fields
bill, although it refers simply to tenn
porary succession to the presidency pend
ing new election, is step in the right
direction, and insomuch as it is intended
to define the course to be taken in the
happening of an event that may or may
not occur, its passage would certainly do
no harm, whilst it might be productive OF
good.
Year: 1877

Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore SUM-


THE SITUATION IN CoNGREss-AoTIvI


rY OF THE FILL IBUsTERs-THE CHANCES


FOR AND AGAINST THE COUNT,


WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--The filibuster,
are in better spirits tonight, and say that
they have assurances that several of th-
leading Southern members who have
been apposing them will now join forces
with them. They are also encouraged
at hearing to night charges made by the
republicae members of the electoral COM
mission fihbustered to-day by talking
against time. 1t is pretty generally be-
lieved that the House tomorrow take
cision of this commission, but some of
the members who say they will vote for
q recess say at the same time tina they
are opposed to any unnecessary delay.


The republicans say that they do not
see how the fihbusters can prevent tie
completion of the count now that 1t has
reached such an advanced stage. If
recess be taken tomorrow the joint con-
vention must meet on Thursday AMI
count the vote of South Carolina and of
the other States till Vermont is reached.
when objection is to be made to one OF
the electors. Then If the filibusters have
sufficient strength they can force a reces,
to Friday, when the counting of the vote
mnst be resumed and continued till Wis
consin. which is the lastState on the list,
is reached Here objection will be made
to an alleged ineligible elector, and it will
then be competent to take another recess
to Saturday, when the vote of Wisconsin
must be counted, and the President OF
the Senate can then declare the result
and announce the election of Hayes and
Wheeler. South Carolina is the last
which can go to the commission.


Since the passage of the electoral bill q
pretended set of returns from the State
ofVermont has been filed with the Presi-
dent of the Senate, being the proceedings
of an electoral college constituted on the
Cronin plan partly, but not entirely, be-
cause the elector who manufactured the
college did not have the certificate of the
Governor. Mr.. Ferry states that he will
decline to lay this set of returns before
the joint convention, because ameng
other reasons, it was not filed within the
time required by law. Should it be laid
before the joint convention it would re-
suit in sending Vermont to the electoral
commission, which would be another
point for the filibusters.


1t is useless to give in detail the various
plans which are liked of among the fill
busters on one side and the republicans
on the other to carry out their Wishes
The republican leaders say tonight that
they feel thoroughly satisfied now that
they are out OF the woods, and have nc
further fears on the subject. 1t is under
stood to be the intention of some of the
filibusters to move for the reading of the
South Carolina testimony. This can be
ordered by a majority vote, which, If OBJ
tanned, is all that the fihbusters need
want, as the reading of the testimony
would take two days at least. Those
that a majority vote can be obtained for
any such purpose.
Year: 1877

In every position taken by this gentleman since the present session began, he has shown himself to be the peoples friend; but in none has he done so more than in the support he gave the bill relating to legal notices.

 Through his efforts, after the bill had been indefinitely postponed, reconsideration was had; but only to meet with another defeat. In de- fense of the bill Mir. Davis said he thought the newspapers the greatest educators the world ever saw. if the bill would force people to take and read the papers, then, if he had a thousand votes, he would cast them all for the bill. The Till was as good as a law to build school house.

 We tender the Judge our thanks for his efforts in favor of the bill.
Year: 1877

This morning about 80 the guard at
the bridge discovered fire 10 the little
steamer Plow City. He at once notified
the policemen and the fire bell was rung,
but before help arrived, the whole top was
in flames, and burned clean to the hull
which is considerably damaged but still
hangs together. This is q severe blow to
Mr.. Thompson, the owner of the boat,
who, being a man of limited means, the
loss will be felt heavily by.him.


The fire probably originated from hot
steam pipes, or the fire place. The bridge
guard says that he saw the boat come in
about 10 o'clock, and about 1890 saw them
anchor it and go to the shore in skiff,
after this he is certain that no one went
out to, or came away from her, as she was
in plain sight of him, and he could not
have failed to see any movement around
her. Insured in the Traders Insurance
Co., Of Chicago, for 5000 Valued at ST.
200.
Year: 1877

This elegant preparation is prepared from the
TRUE Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice Aro-
matics and genuine French brandy, and is vastly
superior 10 every other Extract Essence Of Gin
ger before the public-all of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old process.
Year: 1877

whether produced by indigestion, improper food,
change of water diet, too free indulgence of ice
water, exposure to sudden changes of temperature,
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
10 q GALLON of
Year: 1877

PlatuleEcy, Sluggish Digestion, want of Tone and
Activity in the Stomach and Bowels, Oppression
after eating, sure to be relieved by single dose
taken after each meal. \ great want exists for
Year: 1877




The San Francisco Ne,rs Letter re-
marks that the heather Mongolian
need expect no more support from
that paper unless they do away with
the criminal inefficiency that has of
late marked their efforts at assassin
alton. 1t is more than distasteful
to the enterprising journalist to re-
cord such q bungling attempt at
homicide as the one perpetrated by
three highbinders last Sunday.
Their victim was stabbed in eight
places. his body transfxed, and his
kidney cut in two. Notwithstand-
ing all this he lived over twelve
hours, and was able to severally de-
nounce his takers off before handing
in his Celestial checks. Now, this
was all wrong. 1t was neither fair
to the employer of the assassins,
who doubtless paid for good arti-
Gle of stabbing, nor was it true to
the eternal principles OF artistic
murder. We are still, as heretofore,
ready to encourage and foster the
abatement of Objectionable persons,
of whom there are all too many in
this unrevised world, but we insist
upon its being we'll done, though
it's done quickly. To write up and
double lead a promising case of
"mortally wounded" and then have
the man linger on and die half an
hour after the edition has been
worked off. is pang that no one but
a night editor can appreciate. All
we ask of Wo Chang is to strike,
but hear us.