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Year: 1879

| The quarrel among the Democrats in
| Ohio, though not so open and noisy as the
one in New York, is likely to prove as fatal
| to their State ticket. The trouble has its
| origin in the iealousies of two men and,
| like most Democratic quarreis, is entirely
one of place and position. Ewing and
| Thurman, who are both candidates for the
| Senatorship, are flying at one another's throats
with persistency and desperation that
makes it pretty certain that one or both Of
them will be strangled. As far as any prin-
| ciples are concerned in the contest in the
| State both of them are in substantial accord.


Both of them oppose the National banking
system and both of them attribute all the
business depression to the rule OF the Re-
pub ican party and predict the ruin of the
country if that rule is continued. 1t might


be supposed, therefore, that these two gem
tlemen would sink all their personal differ
ences and work together for the salvation OF


their country Such, however, is far from be
ing the casp. They seem to be perfectly will
ing that the country should go to the dogs.
The future of the nation does not concern
them half so much as their own. Thurman


is perfectly willing that Foster shall be
elected governor of Ohio, provided ne can
secure reelection to the Senate. True,
Democr attic defeat in Ohio may, and proba-
bly, will 90 far toward rendering National
Democratic success next year impossible,


and thus be instrumental in bringing on the
untold miseries that Thurman has been pre-


dieting, but Thurman probably thinks that
national distress is to be preferred to the
personal suffering which defeat for the
Senatorship would cause him, and, is acting
accordingly. To secure his own reelection,
Ewing must be defeated. The advantage
which an election to the governorship would
give the latter in the Senatorial contest
would be difficult to overcome, and
so Thurman has resolved to pre-
vent it, That is the first step. The second
is to secure a majority of the legislature IA
vorable to his own reelection. To accom-
plish these objects he has gone into the
trading business and is trying to give votes
for Foster for votes for himself. This move of
Thurmans, coupled with the fact that
good many hard-mOney Democrats have de-
clared their intention to vote against Ewing,
has caused the latter to virtually abandon
the contest for the governorship and to turn
his attention to blocking his rival. Foster
is therefore pretty certain of walk over.
The contest has become a fight simply
for the control of the Legislature.


The Democrats have so gerEmandered the
State, that the issue is somewhat in doubt.
But here again the rivalry between Thurman
and Ewing is likely to turn to the advantage
of the Republicans. Either of them had
rather see Republican Legislature than one
favorable to his Democratic opponent, and
if either finds that the other is likely to win
he will undoubtedly not hesitate to compass
his defeat by delivering the Legislature to
the Republicans. Republicans can therefore
afford to let the fight go on, resting assured
that the more bitter it becomes, the better
are their chances of success.
Year: 1879

Boston Herald: The attempt of the Dem
Gratis Of Blackville, S. c., to murder the col
ored postmaster at that place, Frederick
Nix, is a pretty bad case, and furnishes
fine illustration wherewith to adorn the
stalwart election arguments at the North.
The predecessor of Nix, a Miss Mohr, was
removed because of her rebellious sentiments,
which resulted in making it impossible for
Republicans who took any part in South
Carolina politics to have their mail matter
sent from or delivered at that office. The
Postmaster General has it in his power to
abolish the office, and would certainly be
justified in doing so. The United States
commissioner has issued warrants for the
arrest of the parties, and Senators Hampton
and Butler have a chance to show their 10y
atty and good sense by facilitating the prose-
cutions as much as in their power But,
with the whole local white sentiment bitter
ly Democratic, it will be very hard to con-
vict anybody, and the effectual remedy for
such outrages will be to close the Office and
keep il closed.
Year: 1879

THE partner of Gillette, the Iowa Green
back Congressman, who was in the brick
business before he went to Congress, has
brought suit for the dissolution Of the part
nership on the ground that Gillette has alb
sented himself from his place Of business,
and ''applied himself to the interests OF the
country at large, rather than to the manu-
facture of brick, tile &C., by reason of which
the business of said firm has been, and con-
tinues to be, Improbable" Gillette must
be a very much better brick maker than
Congressman. He can cease his attention to
the business of the country at large without
the least danger Of being involved in any
controversy with the people of his State or
of the nation.
Year: 1879

EVERY regular attach6 of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley T. Pullen
Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
Year: 1879

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


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
mun1catons tnat are not used.
Year: 1879

Norristown Herald: In a circus at Paris, ILL.,,
a suddenly crazed young lady ran into the ring
embraced the clown, and declared that he
must become her husband. The audience said
it was the first original joke that they had
heard in circus ring for more than twenty
five years.
Year: 1879

St. Louis Times Journal: The boy who sub
stitutes a living for dead hornet in the cOllec-
ton of near-sighted entomologist, and asks
the man of science to show him where the in
sect's sting is located should be held response
BILE for any irreligious sentiments the victim
may advance.
Year: 1879

Fellows Compound Syrup is composed OF
Ingredients identical with those who con-
stitute Healthy Blood, Muscle aed Nerve
and Brain Substance, whilst life itself is
directly dependent upon some Of them,
Year: 1879

Providence Journal A prominent attorney
while fishing a day or two since, pointed out
to his companions a sign board, remarking;
"The fellow who put that up is a liar ="
'Why?" asked his companion. because
that sign reads No fishing in this brook, and
L caught the best trout in my basket directly
under that board"
Year: 1879

The Board of Public Works which is one of
the most important branches of our city gov
ernment has had large amount of business
before it during the past year. The work
which is being done by this body is Indicative
of returning business activity, and it gives me
pleasure to commend the care and watchfulness
which governs it's deliberations. The follow
ing is the record of the street work done by
this branch of the city government during the
plst wear:
Year: 1879

A great union passenger depot a transfer
railroad company open to all railroads entering
our city on fair and equal terms, several large
freight depots a short line railroad between st.
Paul and Minneapolis, the completion of a
wagon bridge ut Fort Smelling with broad
avenue leading to it, a stately and commodious
market house, are some of the many public i'm
provements we will see accomplished before
another year rolls round.
Year: 1879

The proprietor has just connected with his
restaurant large bake oven, and il prepared u
all times to make wedding and fancy cakes.
A frst-class confectioner has charge Of the
above business.
Year: 1879

A poor apology is about as unsatis-
factory to the average human being as
ten-cent plate of timber ice-cream.


We presume the reason why a coach
man possesses such a peculiar fasclna-
tion for many young ladies is because he
is so closely related to the bride hal ter,
and is sr-single.


Like tree covered with blossoms
which are blown off by the first strong
breeze is the man who makes many
promises. but fails to fulfill them.
Plenty of show, but no fruit.


We read recently of an actor who had
a pair of tights which were worth 500;
but we know man who paid as much
as that for only one tight, and he alter
ward had nothing to show Tor ms
money, either.


The shortcomings of mans life,
when viewed in the abstract, are like
misfit carpets on an inlaid floor; take
them away, and the beauty of the floor
Is AT once apparent; replace them, and
only here and there will be seen but
n small section of the original design
and grandeur.


If is wonderful how the same idea
| will flash through many minus W th0
same time. For instance, the organ
grinder, the impecunious young man
with paper collar, the. gymnast, the
wheelwright, the pancake. baker, and
even the girl who looks back to see what
kind of a dress the lady wore who just
passed her, all think, without precon-
certed action, that one good turn de-
serves another"


SUB ROSA.


Every one knows that under the rose


A sharp-pointed thorn is there h'dingi


And it always performs its own chiding
When you touch the sweet rose with your


sensitive nose.
Under the rose a ruby mouth glows


With the tint of delicate coral,


Or the hue of lively young sorrel'
How intensely it glows when beneath the rec


nose!


When rubescent nose wears the eouteur a
rose


That burns like the fierce heat OF summer,
: 1t most always belongs to hummer,
And continues to grow, sir, while he tippies
] sub rosa.


-RaekeaSack Republican,
Year: 1879

Miss Lena EShenbacher, a young German
woman brought an action against Michael Ubie in the
Supreme before Judge Van Brunt yesterday to
cover 500 alleged betrayal under promise OF
marriage. The defendant became acquainted with Miss
Esheubacher while he painting her fathers house
in NorfoIk-st.. in 1876. lie made many visits TO the
house and gave her fine presents After the birth OF
child she brought this His defence is that the
plaintiff knew that he was q married man and that he
had never promised marriage. On crOss-eGamnatlCn
yesterday the plaintiff admitted that Mrs. Ubele rc-
auently came aud took her husband away
The viii occupy the attention OF the Court several
days. The baby in court yesterday and was lace
liOusly offered IN evidence by OF the counsel.
Year: 1879

u
OVER s12OOo,oCo STILL ON DEPosIT BY NATIONAL


BANKS AS SECURITY FOR CIRCULATION.


On Monday next the interest ceases on the
last and final call Of ten forty United States
bonds, and the refunding operations of the
Treasury are at an end until 1881, when the
Few f1ves fall due as well as the skies of 81.
Notwithstanding this fact the national banks
which have this class OF bonds, deposited with
the L. S. Treasurer to secure their b ank note
circulation, come forward very slowly to take
out the ten-forty bonds and replace them with
the four Ter cents. The reason of it is this:
The powerful sydlcate which controls the four
per cent. bonds, anticipating that the ba 1ks
would exchange the ten-fOrties for TO lr per
cents, WREN the interest on the former securi-
es ceased, have run up the four PER cent.
EOnd to premium OF two per cent. The
national bank view Of the case evidently
the ten-forty bonds, even though they re-
main idle In the Treasury non Interest,
bearing security, that the price OF the fours
will fall anyway to par, and that by gradually
lifting the ten fOrties they Will be en- lbled to
effect the exchange OF their securities without
paying the exacted premium. Again, most of
the Western National banks can make more
money out OF their circulation, than they can
out OF the interest on bondS and hence premise
that so long as they can they will let their ten
forties remain where they are, for the reason
that while they can get no interest on the
bonds in direct way, that they can make a
good interest out OF their circulating notes, and
for which the bonds stand as security For
this reason over S12 900 900 remain in the Treas
ury, in the shape OF bonds, representing SO per
cent. OF that amount In bank note circulation,
and will probably remain so long as 1t is more
profitable to the banks to let them remain,
rather than exchange them.
Year: 1879

had for secession, for I never enter
tanned such doctrines, but from the time
of notification in 1888 to this time have
firmly opposed any such notions. Ibid
not wish to be party, in any wise, to
scenes of war and blood. feared that
il was only transition to the empire,
which we have so narrowly escaped las
hope we have), and in the ruin OF my
country / preferred the private station.
/ had other objects OF pursuit to which
have devoted this portion of my life,
so far as have been permitted. / met
General Dix in New York during the
war, and communicated with him when
he was in command at Fortress Monroe
and know that he was always true to
the instincts OF the gentleman and the
impulses OF generous and friendly feel
ing.


General DIX gave his whole heart to
the support of the Union, and without
knowing much of the details OF his con-
duct during that eventful period, may
safely aver that il was never wanting in
that culture, courage, craftsmanship and
conservatism which were the true and
solid characteristics OF his life. He ac-
quired fame, but it was that which fol-
lows great deeds. In all relations in
which he was called upon to act in con-
nection with his country, in measures to
promote the welfare OF man, and in the
duties of religion, he was pure and up.
right man. And / pay this tribute to
his memory. GEO. w. THOMPSON.
Year: 1879

Madame Anderson is still moving on at
the rate Of mile and half an hour at the
Highland House, and at $50 o'clock this
morning had completed 20S1l miles of her
long journey. She has averaged about two
hours sleep during each twenty-four, but
does not show signs of sleepiness, except
when she first comes upon the track at the
commencement of each hour. She has re-
covered from her cold, and states that she
is in better condition now than at the
commencement of her walk


Over eleven thousand people have already
visited the Highland to witness the walk
ing feat
Year: 1879

EDITOR HERALD: Allow me to
thank you for a favorable notice
In your yesterdays issue and at
the same time to state that l have
no political aspirations whatever
for Congress or any other position
in the gift of the people.


While I do not wish to say one
word TO detract from the dignity of
the position of an American Con-
gresham, yet 1 think a higher am.
bition is to remain a gentleman,
leading life Of usefulness and en-
joying the respect and esteem Of
the community in which you live.
This secured to me, 1 leavet to others
all the political offices, both State
and Federal, and wish them all
possible happiness in the posses
sion. Yours, with respect,


J. .DEBARTH SHORE.


San Marlno, March Sd.
Year: 1879

From the New YORK Tribune.


Here is dramatic story as touching
as that OF Ellie Deans, in which n
young American has just played the
part OF Jeannie in as effective, il less
romantic, a way. A pretty servant
girl, named Wade, in Lincolnshire, was
betrayed by young clerk about a year
ago, aud forced TO return TO the home
which she had disgraced with her
child. The old tragical story followed
step by step. The cowarlly scoundrel
who had ruined her refused TO marry
her, but would not give her up. The
poor girl, loving her baby passionate
ly, had scant sympathy for il or her.
self from the sisters and brothers on
whose decent name she had brought
taint. Her mother. q hard worked
woman, who had brought up IA chill
dren honorably. wanted TO send the
wretched babe Of shame 10 the aims
house aud its mother out again TO ser.
vice. Nobody had a kind word for
her but the cold-hearted villain who
refused to give her the only help pos
sible. SO the weak. fond creature
made mp her mind that there was
no place here for her or her baby. and
so poisoned them both, first writing a
pitiful letter of farewell 10 the man
who had cursed her whole life, telling
him how good and dear he was; how
she loved him then as she had loved
him ut the first; how he must pass
her out of his mind and look for some
thing better.


The babe died ont of its trouble, Tut
the mother was rescued TO be tried for
murder. She was found guilty and
sentenced to be hanged, aud nobody
Ia England, apparently concerned
themselves obout her. But n young
American physician in Paris, DIR. Al.
bert j. Leffiagwell, who, it appears, is
making insanity n special object of
study, reading an account Of the case
in the newspapers. and believing on
scientific grounds that the girl was not
a responsible agent, wrote an appeal
so reasonable and so urgent TO the
Home Secretary on her behalf, that be
received letter stating that in conse-
quence OF his application the case had
been carefully revised and the SEN
tence OF death commuted to that Of
Imprisonment for one year.


DIR. Leiiingwell's good deed doubt
less brings its own sufficient reward TO
him. But il is only just that he should
have credit for a noble, intelligent
action among his own countrymen.
Year: 1879

When Jefferson Davis says he has
never seen a Southern woman who had
been reconstructed" since the war, lac
reveals one Of the chief causes for the
continued bitterness Of the South to-
ward the Union a. ID j.. These are the
same Southern women who spat upon
Union soldiers during the war. They he
are the same women who wore red-
shirts in South Carolina during tho
last campaign. and il is they who sre
training up the rising generation OF the
South 70 hate the North "a their faith
crs have done.- New York Tribune.
Year: 1879

They had been married about
three months. The boy at the store
appeared with note from the hus-
band. She clutched the precious
missive with eager hand, trembling
ly opened it and read:


DEAR WIFE-Send me q pocket
handkerchief. JOHN"


She went slowly to the drawer to
get the desired article, and while
looking for it she came across the
following note, which was written
just two weeks after the wedding:


DEAR WIFE-You will have to
send me a handkerchief. Your be-
witching eyes SO turned my head
this morning that l forgot to take
one with me, for which l shall kiss
the sweet face of my own a thousand
times when / come home. In two
hours and twenty minutes it will
be twelve o'clock, and then I'll come
home to my beautiful rose. 1 long
to fly to you. A thousand kisses I
send thee, my fairy wife. Yours
tenderly, JOHN"


She sighed, gave the boy the hand
kerchief, and sighed again.
Year: 1879

The white of an egg is said to be
a specific for fish bones sticking in
the throat. It is to be swallowed
raw, and will carry down a bone
easily and certainly. There is ano-
ther fact concerning eggs which it
will be well to remember. When,
as sometimes by accident, corrosive
sublimate is swallowed, the white
of one or two eggs taken, will neu-
tralize the poison, and change the
effect to that of dose of calomel.
Year: 1879

THE RIGurs OF SCHOLARS IN THE
PUBLIC Schools A decision was
made in one of the Courts OF ONO
few days ago which sustains to some ex-
tent the rights of children and parents
to the public schools. One william
Thicker sued the Board Of Public .Edu-
cation of the town of Pomeroy, and was
awarded SIS damages. 1t appears that
Mr.. Tucker did not want his daughter
TO study drawing; and question arose
Is to the authority of the teachers over
the child, and as TO what she SHOULD
study. 1t does not appear that the
parent of tho girl attempted in any way
to interfere with the school or the course
of studies. But that the teachers we're
obstinate and tyrannical in that they at
tempted to control the girls action
against her own wishes and also against
the wishes of her parents in this particu'
lar study. The girl, at the direction oil
her parent, refused to draw, and the
teachers expelled her from the school
Thereupon the suit was instituted and
the award of damages accorded the
parent. Now, it was not simply q
question of the duty Of the child. But
the rights of the parent to the use oI
the school was involved as well. 1t i'
not the right of the Public School BoaFc
to dictate what of the higher branches
children shall learn; and Miss Tucker
under her fathers instructions did no
necessarily infringe upon the rules o
the school by refusing TO draw ; and he
refusal to draw did not give the teacher
right to expel her aud deprive the lathe
of his undoubted right to the education
of his daughter for which he had beei


taxed and paid. The decision woul


seem TO be far one, and may be take


as IN some measure establishing priI


ciple for other States. The teacher


certainly have the right to require obed


ence in all reasonable matters. The


could have put the girl in oiher classe


and required her to study. But it seen


they had no right to expel her from IL
school because she obeyed her father j
not pursuing particular study.
Year: 1879

DURING the absence of the editor
from the city yesterday, several inaccu-
racies occurred in the GAZETTE. They
will be readily detected and corrected
however by the intelligent reader,
Year: 1879

There are probably a hundred or more persons in this and neighboring towns who daily suffer from the distres- ing effects of kidney troubles, who do not know that Johnsons Anodyne Lin iment is almost sure cure. In severe eases great relief may be obtained, if not perfect cure.
Year: 1879

Tn order to gratify the love-sick swain who wrote the above, and doubt ing NOT IN THE LEAST that he will soon dedicate fine volume to us, as much as to show the public some of the trials and tribulations of an editor, we pub fish the aboYe. e.-Ep.l
Year: 1879

CovScIL on Tuesday evening supplied
long wanted legislation on the hard cider
traffic in this city, by enaCting an ordi-
nance regulating its sale and placing it un-
der the head Of intoxicating liquors. The
question arose in the First Branch as
TO whether hard cider was intoxicating;
and whether its sale ought to be prevent
ed By persons not regularly licensed as
keepers Of ordinaries or coffee houses,
The question Of It's vivifying power was
settled beyond the question Of q doubt BY
the relation OF the personal experience Of
a member OF Council, who took It for
rheumatism; the expert declaring that he
was three days recovering from the effects
Of its vinous qualities.


The remaining question as to whether
its sale ought to bo restricted was set
tied by the explanation of a member
Of tile Committee on Ordinances, who
inioNned the Council Of the numerous
petitions sent into the Committee praying
that its sale be regulated similar to that Of
beer, wine, and malt liquors. Testi-
mony was also given as to the ruinous
effect its unlicensed sale was producing on
the younger portion Of the community,
aud while it impaired the same effect as
beer or whisky there was no law prohibit
ingits sale to minors. The penalties affixed
to the ordinance are sufficiently severe to
break up the traffic, or drive those in it
into taking out license for its sale, so that
any infringement Of the law may be pun
iShed through the courts as are those who
violate the provisions of the ordinance
regulating the sale Of malt and spirituous
liquors. The penalty attached to the
hard cider ordinanceisa fine Of not less
than $50 nor more than 800, or imprison-
mcnt for one year, at the discretion of the
Court. r r
Year: 1879

TnE Democratic caucus, which adjourn.
ed on Tuesday to meet yesterday, and
which had under consideration Senator
Bayards resignation OF the Craftsmanship
Of the Senate Finance Committee, was
rather ihinly attended, in consequence OF
which the caucus was adjourned sine die,
the general feeling prevailing that 1t was
lest to let tho matter in controversy die