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Year: 1877

force !" This illustration, by the
venerable aud revered Corcoran,
covers the case so FAR as principle
is concerned.


We are informed that our es-
teemed felIow-citizen- whose phi.
lanthrophy is commensurate with
his wcll-earned wealth, and whose
powers of mind are exalted rather
than borne down by his weight of
years-gocs even further, to say
that She hears Of bonds and the
preservation of the public credit {;
that he, TOO, has bonds but that
if the question were between peace
at any price for the preservation Of
his bonds, and strife at any risk for
the preserva ton of the constitution
of the fathers, he would cheerfully
consign his bonds to the uses of
wallpaper that the constitution
uliS III UC PICoSISCO!


Here we reach the other aspect
Of this electoral bill, which is the
aspect of expediency. We are
told that this bill holds out prom~
ises to escape from the unutterable
calamity Of civil war. We have
never been able to SEQ that unut-
,erable calamity impending over
the country. We have heard
threats that certain defeated can
didate would be inaugurated, if ne~
cessary, by the aid of the armed
forces of the United States ; but
the voice We heard was so thick
and the accents so maud!;n shat
we presumed that the danger would
not outlive the fumes which tenn
porariIy stimulated the brain that
conceived the menace.


We cannot forecast the fate Of
the bill. But we can define its
character. AS a matter of principle
it has no foundation, moral, legal
or constitutional. AS a matter of
expediency, it's only basis is in the
supposition that it will avert ca =
lamity which does not impend -ex-
cept in the imaginations of men
whose pocket books arc sitter with
a plethora of bonds than they them
selves arc with an endowment Of
backbone.


THE ELECTORAL BILL AS TOUCHING


THE LOUISIANA CASE.


New York World.l


We have no sort of objection, Of
course, to the personal character
and quality Of the referees. None
whatever. All the Justices of our
highest judicial tribunal we believe
to be good and true men; fit to be
the referees Of the questions pro-
posed to be submitted to them, if
these questions can be properly
referred to any third body. We be-
lieve they stand as far above the
party passions Of the hour as any
men in the whole country who
could well be selected for such a
trust. No men would be likely to
be more profoundly sensible of the
oaths they are required to take,
and their judgment will be instruc<
ted and Illuminated by the discus
sions which are likely to arise out
Of the opposing views Of their ten
colleagues from the House and
Senate.


Especially as referees in the
dreadful case of Louisiana must all
candid men approve of them for
their decision as between Tilden
and Hayes must carry with it a
decision between Nichols and
Packard. and upon this important
subject the country ought TO get
from them an honest and impartial
Judgment, free from previous polit-
ical and partisan commitments"
No living man ought to teel the
Year: 1877

An eminent English statesman
once said, 'There are three ways Of
getting out ola difficulty one way
is to fight oat, another is to back
out j.; while the third is to stand
where you are and let the difficulty
make off with ITSELF We should
say that the joint committee on the
electoral count had adopted the
latter method, and that the attitude
of Congress is now stationary, 10
anxious waiting for the diflinlty to
disappear. We cannot deny that
the joint committee has arrived at
a very successful standstill but
whether the difficulty will be con-
siderate enough to perform its part
OF the programme and make off
with itself remains to be seen.-
That result depends upon variety
of contingencies, chief among which
is the question whether expediency.
born of Illicit Intercourse between
timidity and se'fishness, or princi-
pie, which is the legitimate Off
spring of courage and patriotism,
shall rule in our national councils.


The bill reported from the joint
committee presents two aspects
From the standpoint Of principle it
appears as a measure the adoption
OF which by the Democratic party
would have the effect Of committing
that party to the admission that it
has all along been an open ques~
zion whether Mr.. T'iIden was le-
gally elected by the people ; that
those Democrats who have de-
nounced the attempt to count Hayes
in, as wicked conspiracy to outs
rage law and subvert the Constitu-
ton, have been u:tering a charge
wholly Or in part base!ess that,
after all, returning boards are wise
and pious institutions, designed to
impose salutary restraint upon the
sinful propensitics of the voting
masses and not, as Democrats have
been wont to declare, Ruisances
and denominations upon the face of
the earth ; and finally, the adop~
ton Of this measure will establish
it as a matter of law and prece-
dent that in an attempt to steal a
thing vests in the attempting thief
a lien upon the coveted property
which can be vacated only by the
decision Of a tribunal of adjudica-
tion.


We are not ready to make any
Of these admissions and particu~
larly loath are we to admit the le-
gality Or equity of the last rropo-
sition. The fact that the attempt
to count Hayes ir was originally
the result of inetriated second
thought on the part of a few con-
spirators, and that the inebriation
which led to this second thought
was produced by beverages imbibed
in the nature of consolation for
confessed defeat, is not altered by
this bill. The moral effect of the
bill will be to give to a brazen
conspiracy tho implied sanction of
all respectable men who vote for
it, and nothing more ; to lofty all
political buccaneers and partisan
pirates that they may sail under
the black flag with impunity, and
be sure of treatment as honorable
enemies if they happen to be cap,
tured.


SUPPOSE says "a venerable phi
lanthrophist in our midst, Il am
walking on the avenue and ruffian
seizcs my hat. I lay him PROSTATE
with a blow from my staff, wrest
my hat from him and proceed
about my business. That is the
method Of procedure which would
naturally suggest itself to gentle
man. But suppose. upon the seiz'
nro Of NV hat sau to this rulfian
Year: 1877

DEApwooD, March 2G "A bold at
tempt TO rob the Cheyenne and Black
Horse stage, bound north, was made
near here last night. As the coach was
coming down Whitewood canon, and
when about two and half miles from
Desdwood, FIVE masked men, who were
walking along the road before the stage,
suddenly wheeled and ordered the driver
to stop, and instantly commenced firing
on the coach. At the first fire
John Stangter, the driver, was killed,
and a man named Walter liner,
of Dead wood WAS slightly wounded IN the
hand and arms. The horses started 10
run, throwing the driver, LINER and
another passenger of the coach. The
sta &c was not stopped until i. arrived in
town, leaving the driver on the road
dead. About twenty stots were fired st
the coach, but all the passengers except
liner were unhurt. A party went out
and found the body Of the driver with 8
charge Of buck shot in his breast. The
robbers got no booty The sheriff and
party are in pursuit Of the read agents.
The sheriff offers $500 reward Tor them
dead or alive
Year: 1877

vienna, March 26.-The Frere
Prcsse states the alliance OF the three
emperors will continue on the original
basis and that the idea OF cooperation
With Russia never existed The alliance
was formed rather to prevent than 10
facilitate intervention. Only one more
function car now be exercised by the
alliance, that of legslizing The conflict
should the war commence. The Turkish
Ambassador to-day bad an interview
lasting an hour with Ignatieh.
Year: 1877

OMAHA, March 26.-The number OF
tramps along the Union Pacific road i,
becoming enormous and it is reported
that the trainmen have considerable
trouble with them. A conductor of q
freight train was fired on by two whom
he put of near Lone Tree this morning
Year: 1877

know him personally, but this is no
time to stand on ceremony; so l shall
90 10 him at once and ascertain, if pos
sible, his opinion of the policy OF such
a movement as yours at this particular
juncture and, perhaps" l added, as
| turned to leave him, "Mr. Lincoln
may not be so infexible as you are in
this matter, aud can be induced to exert
his influence to stop it in the Senate if
too late to do so in the House"


eyes, that's likely" was his lacouic
rejoinder, qualified by an incredulous
laugh.
Year: 1877

SENATOR BEN HILL said in recent
speech in Georgia that "the future of this
South is going 10 be better, brighter, nobler
and higher as time goes on, and if we will be


wise, prudent, true and firm-cling to the
Union as it is-the day is not far distant
when you will be the controlling power in
this government, to the great good OF every
body in this Union" There is no doubt
that the wisest of the Southern politicians in
tend to control the country within the
Union. Their representation in Congress
has been so increased by tie emancipation
and enfranchisement of the slaves-that they
need but little aid from the North to give
them the full control. The State of Georgia
is about to frame a new constitution, because
the existing one recognized the supremacy of
the national government over the State and
denies the right of secession. Vagrant laws
have been enacted in some OF the Southern
States which establish system of peonage,
differing from slavery chiefly in that the
master is not bound to provide for the slave
in sickness and old age. In Texas the provls-
ions for education have been utterly re-
pudiated, and the intention is clearly mani


tested to keep the African race in such
ignorance and degradation as will effectively
prevent it from asserting the rights
guaranteed to it by the constitution. In all
the cotton and sugar and rice States, there
are evident indications of fixed determina-
tion to continue the aristocracy of caste and
color, and on this basis to make the South
"the controlling power in this government"
Year: 1877

The Democrats of Abbevile, South Caro-
lima, held a meeting recently to consider how
political peace could be secured, and the
chairman advised the appointment OF COM
mittee to report plan for attaining the de-
sired end as soon as possible. The Abbe-
vile Press, with clear understanding OF the
subject, says that "as long as white man is
allowed to stir up strife there will be conten-
tion and dissatisfaction. Whenever they
retire their pretensions,' we will have peace.
Will they do so peaceably or do they intend
TO force violence? Violence is sure to follow
whenever they malign the whites and at
tempt to ALLEVIATE the negroes from us. When
ever a head of this sort shows itself, it will be
service to ones country to cut it off. Since
the death of Jo. Crews, in Laurens, there has
been no trouble in that county, and there
would be none here either if it were not for
lew fomentors of strife; and if they do not
desist hereafter they will be dealt severely
with" This is the situation in nutshell.
The Republicans must retire their preten-
sions and let politics alone, or become Demo-
Gratis and then the country will be as peace
full as a GRAVEYARD.
Year: 1877

CHICAGO got up very unique social
event the other evening, and called il a
butterfly ball. There were in it about $50
chidren-1OO little girls and fifty little boys
the oldest of whom was about twelve, and
the youngest four years. These were all
dressed up as neatly as possible in the latest
fashion of the butterfly court, each cherub
being provided with a superb pair of wings.
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used,
Year: 1877

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley I.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon US by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
Year: 1877

should be efectedn The corpora0rs favor mixed own
ershp and anagemcut. under which the properties OF
the State would be consolidated with those OF private
companies and the whole to be managed by board of
representing the State and the other consttu
ences with proper provisions TO secure an equtpc use
of the tunnel by other connecting roads. To strong
connections the line offers great and pecu-
liar advantages, and the Governor has reason
To believe that overtnres may be made which viii


indicate solution OF the problem Of its future utilizi-
tioD. Should such expectation fall he thinks IL VIII ne
expedent to modify the present mode Of operating the


line by the State. The present law only empowers the
Governor and Council to impose rates OF toll for the use
OF the road while any connecting roads authorized
its track. security 10 the property safety 10


trains and the certainty Of transportation together WIN
proper and supervision OF the line may render II
expedent that the State should own its equipment at
least Of power. In the absence OF any legislation


disposition OF the Troy and Greenfield
Railroad and Hoosac Tunnel. the Governor asks consi'
Grafton OF the relief OF the executive department 0 us
charge by the appointment OF commission, whose ine


bers should hold varying periods OF service ana bn
vested with bowers similar to those OF directors OF rall
road corporations but limited by such special restrictions
as the General Court may mt 10 impose.
Year: 1877

When the Norwegian bark Rjukan was wrecked
Off Grove Dec 26 reports reached the Treas
ury Department Washington that the OF Life Saving
Station No. tardy rendering assistance and that
the rescue Of officers aud OF the bark the work of
volunteers Capt II. Merryman Of the Revenue Marine
Service Inspector OF Life Saving Stations who
dered investigation has found that the crew acted
with prompness and and instead Of being break


fast reported they had been without food
for 90 hours patrol OF station discovered the ship
struck about AT the time strong North.
gale blowing and heavy storm had set In.
Signals made with lantern which the captain Of the
ship that he very distinctly The patrol reported at
station 6l5 Horses sent for at once tho
condition beach such that the boatcarage could
not be hauled by the The messenger had TO "a
mile and the roads icy and full OF hum.
mocks various obstacles encountered and IL was m.
before the horses reached the station The


away creek had 10 be crossed 10 reach the
where operations could he most available The horses
snod only $40 when the life
ing apparatus was abreast Of the wreck line was thrown
ship and boas were launched The sea running
high but the SHIP swinging broadsde 70 IT, made com
paratvey smooth the lee side Of the vessel Tho


boat made i've TO the wreck Two volunteer
rendered assistance manned
from Life Saving station No.6
Year: 1877

to stilt themselves up-up above men
better, truer, bigger than themselves.
They do, indeed. raise themselves up.up !;
but it IS up on pedestal of public scorn.
As we look up to and admire the true
greatness of snch man as Henry Meiggs
so do we look down upon and smile upon
the little frogery OF greatness under
which recreant Irishmen find a shelter
and excuse to desert their motherland.
-IiiSh World.
Year: 1877

If you are afflicted in any way, before plac-
ing your case in the hands Of any one, go or
send to this old, reliable Medical Dispensary,
where the consulting physician has had over
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE in treating
the unfortunate, which is sufficient guarantee
to all that it is the only Medical Dispensary in
the west where a permanent cure can be has
for all troubles OF private nature. l0O-ly
Year: 1877

THE NAIL MARKET.-The Pittsburgh
Manufacturer Of yesterday says that all
the nail mills up there are in operation,
and that the prospects are good for a
healthy spring trade. This remark ap.
plies also to Wheeling. The manufac-
turerS are likely to reap their reward for
standing fast by their agreement Of last
April.
Year: 1877

Out Of work out Of work
Where shall / 60:
Wandering the city through,
Seeking some work TO do,


Backward and fro,
Knowing not where to gain
Work for my hand and brain,
Want pressing sore
Cherries IN soul and mini,
Where shall labor find.
l. there no friend So kind


AS work TO bestow


To keep death from my door?
Garments threadbare and scant
Sorrow. disease and want,


Are al! that / know


Where. where can l 60!
Out of work our of work
Laden with care;
Grief as . heavy cloud.
Covering me with . shroud.
A prey to despair
Searching the city through,
Seeking some work to do.


70 give US our bread
Treading with weary feet
Through every lane and street,
Deeming I'll surely meet


Some honest face,


By which we'll be fed
For oh : it is cheerless, sad.
Driving mo almost mad


And wild with dispair,
Getting no work t. do
Out Of work . out of work


With three dear little ones,
What shall l do!
Are there none found 10 give!
Work that will us relieve


For the sake Of my little ones:
What shall say to them
When hunger assaileth them
And they ask me for bread:
Full is my cup ct woe,
How can answer mo"


When they cry to be fed!
Kind Heaven hear my prayer.
Help me in my despair.


Send labor to me.
And raiment and bread!
Out of work out of work


Where shall gos


For work ! am strong
When will this weary night
Give place to morning light
The lark's matin song.
When shall my willing hand
Find labor to command--


Want To overthrow


Sorrow aud wrong:
Are prayers all useless-vsin!
Must we but suffer pain.


And misery know:


Where. where shall l 90?
Seeking for work to do.
Wandering the city through,
Searching for work to do


Where. where can / goS
Year: 1877




lie sat with his legs gracefully be-
slowed after the manner of the minstrel
gentlemen. He said bright, pleasant,
brilliant things in an of hand manner.
And when he rose 10 go, everybody
wished he would stay longer As be
Hacked toward the door the young lady
dar,ed forward TO intercept him. lie
understood the movement as tribute
to bis former swkwardness and pen.
chant for lingering over the door knob.
and backed away more rapidly than
ever. before she could, With her we'll
meant but unhesded tact. sssis. him
He felt behind him and caught the
knob. swung the door open. and with .
perfect triumph of mastery grace. the
very poetry Of elegance, bestowed HIM
solt into . region of outer darkness and
shut himself In.


II was very dark indeed. The hall
lamp had evidently gone out. Mr.. Diff
finger could hear the mutfled murmur
of voices on the other side of the door,
and it seemed to him once or twice that
there was some violently suppressed
laughter somewhere. The next thing
he knew he thrust his feet into the box
of. dismantled shoes and fell forward.
jamming one arm up to the elbow in .
bandbox, while with the other he
reached out. and grasping at anything
to stay his fall, pulled down upon him
scAf. as he fell to the floor, an old army
overcoat, e pair Of overalls. balmoral
skirt, o calico dress and some flannel
things tha. he didn't know the name Of.


There appeared to be q marked in
crease in the volume of muttled laugh
ter after the crash Of his fall, and the
dreadful truth dAwned upon young MIR.
Diffiinger He had taken himself into
the general wardrobe. He didn't
know at first whether to cut his throat
and die right in there, or 60 out and
murder the architect who planned the
building. He felt his way back to the
door. be emerged into the light and q
tornado Of screshed laughter. He
crammed his hat on his head as far over
his burning face as he could pull it, and
strobe across the parlor with one Of the
flannel things hanging on his back. and
dashed out of the right door. while the
company screamed and pounded their
knees and gasped for breath and howled
aud declared they should die, they
knew they should.


THEN THEY WERE SATISFIED -
Some years ago public spirited citizen
Of Burlington died, and left by his will,
$4,000 TO found an orphan asylum.
and his sons and daughters. and neices
ard nephews. and cousins. and brothers
and sisters. and all his wife's relations,
contested the will, and fought and
wrangled and called each other names,
and told hard stories about each other.
and proved up wonderful claims, and
hired lawyers by the acre. and kept
tha fight up manfully until day before
yesterday. when it ,ranspired that the
man hal only thirty five dollars in the
whole wide world when be died. and
owed that TO his grocer, and was in
debt about 5000 beside, and that the
coffin he was buried in hadn't been paid
for yet And now all of these people
are standing around the streets with
grip sacks in their hands and trying to
get out Of town with a lawyer and a
capias lurking behind every corner
Year: 1877

The Buffalo Catholic Union, just entering on
tho sixth year of it's existence comes to us
replste with ell the latest Catholic intelli-
reuoe of the day The Union is one of the most
welcome of our exchanges, aud though com
parativeiy new paper, it is generally considered
one of the leading Catholic journals Of the
country. The editorial department, under the
able management of its brilliant editor, Rev
p. Croniu, is most credtably conducted. The
local is all that could be desired, while its
clippings are of u very interesting and in
struotive character. Taken as whole, the


Umion is paper of which the Catholics of the
diocese of Buffalo should feel very proud.
Year: 1877

zone virtue in which the Americans are not
of their trinmnbs, It ia thrift, The growtS
of two blades of grass or two stalks of grain
where there was one should be celebrated.
Cutting down trees was the beginning of our
industry. The time has come to plant trees,
and to cover the fields with clover to bind up
the wounds of the soil-to restore to the fire.
swept deserts the blooming wilderness, tempt
waste places may be fruitful, that the rivers
may not run turbid with the riches of the
earth to the seas, and that the great continent
We inherit may be good for the generations to
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