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Year: 1878

Let the Resumption Act alone.


WHY should an administration without politics
have platform


The Presidents pet platform will suit everybody
except Republicans.


Gold at par is favorable symptom, but it is not
of itself financial health.


Even the ln1atiOnists admit with emotion that
resumption is inevitable now.


The solid South will send sonOrOus amen to the
Cabinets declaration for unlimited improvement
schemes


The sudden determination of Congress to adjourn
ia undoubtedly due to a Democratic desire to escape
from Glover and Fernando Wood.


Glover says the newspaper correspondents tell
" dirty " lies about his experts Perhaps they think
it would De stupid to tell clean lie about such a
crowd.


blr. Randall is said to be backing up Hendrck
b. Wright for Governor of Pennsylvania. That is
the biggest job he has undertaken since his subsidy
straddle.


Uncle Dick Bishop and Uncle Jimmy Blue Jeans
Williams seem to be Waiting out of the Presidential
Year: 1878

One of the tenderest passages in one OF the best OF
Mr. Thackerays novels describes the sale of bank
rupts domestic goods and chattels-lt was the SALE
the reader will remember, at which Colonel Dobbin
bought Amelias piauOfOrte. But sadder r0up
than this, with deeper tinge Of tragedy in It, was
the disposal by oGtcry at Ashtabua on Tuesday last
of the unclaimed relics of the great railway disaster
there-the dreadful carnage Of which men talked
and at which they shuddered, during the Christmas
holidays of 1876 This the last Official act OF the
coroner in charge of the case. His inquest upon the


re-blackoned and mutilated remains of the sufferers
was long ago completed, and now it only remained
for him to sell for what they would brng-llttle
enough at most-these jewels, photographs, rings
books. watches. with about eight hundred pieces OF
wearing apparel scOrched by the fire, sodden in the
river. and hardly of more value than heap OF
racs II is stated that when the sale began, some
thing of mournful respect restrained the voluollty
of the company but before the transaction had
been completed the spirit of business resumed
sway and the purchasers forgot everything except
their desire to secure good bargains.


We have grown so accustomed to what we call
frghtfnl accidents that it is no longer easy for US
to recognize their infinite pathos. But though
we NAV not be much moved by the kilograms
which inform us that 100 travellers have been
suddenly killed, yet how many felt the pang OF
flial or marital loss, of friendly OF raternal
bereavement At this very sale, young
lady identified her fathers watch, which had
lust been sold Her Outburst Of grief would
have touched the heart of the purchaser though 1t
had been never so stony; ; and he willingly gave up
TO her his bargain. Yet another lady recognized
stocking which she had knit for her brother and
which she had carefully adapted to his lame foot.
This article was all that had been found of or
pertaining to the lost man. Surely there never was
such an auction before. As its entire money pro-
ceeds amounted to only about $40, We cannot help
feeling that it would have been just as well If the
coroner, the law permitting. had buried all the
relics which were unclaimed, instead of allow
ing strangers to purchase them as curiositles or
souvenirs.


And SO ends the Ashtabula tragedy! No. it does
not so end There will be those who will have bitter
reason all their lives to remember it. If, as the
proyerb says half the world does not know how the
other half lives, the half of mankind does not
know what the other half suffers. In old times,
mariners preserved from the perlls of shpwreck
hung up the dripping garments in which they were
saved, az votive offerings in the Temple of Venus
Perhaps it might not have been amss il these relics
had been preserved IN the different depots of the
Lake Shore Railway, n constant and touching ser
mon to conductors and to all others holding mems
lives in their hands
Year: 1878

Assembly apparently Endorsed this recommends
alton by voting almost unanimously to
adopt the report. Later in the session,
bill was actually introduced to- change the
law but il was not such bill as
Mr.. Moore's committee had cOunselled. Under
existing statutes an editor may be tried in any Oh
all the counties where copy of his paper has pene-
trated SO that a gentleman who is unable to get
his character repaired in county can hale the
editor who he thinks, has injured it to tile next,
and the next until he can secure verdict whch
suits him, or if one does not suffice he can get
another and another until his appetite for vndca-
tion is satiated.


The proposed law simply provided that an accused
person could have the privilege of trial in his own
county by giving bonds TO reimburse the complain
ant for any extra expense incurred IN prosecuting
the case in that particular court. The Dill was
almost q literal copy of the New-YOrk statute, and


its provisions were certainly just and reasonable
IL lacked but a few votes of passing, and prob
ably would have passed, ID spite OF the bold LOBBY
ing of some eminent Democrats who seemed 10
think their characters too fragile to be exposed 10
any additional chance of criticism, but for the
eccentric ruling of Mr.. Speaker John Egan, VINO re-
fused to call for absentees. 1t ought to be SAID
TO Mr. Egan's credit that he probably made MS par
lamentary law in favor OF his friends rather than
of himself for it is the truth and not slander which
Mr. Egan most breads. But the bill failed, and
the State must wait another year. 1t would
have been much better for everybody con-
cerned If such law had been in force be-
fore the editor of a Newark paper was
locked up in a Sussex County cell. Two grand
juries in Newark had refused to indict HIM, and
he was finally tried and convicted in remote
county where the complainant in the case
exercised dominating social and political
influence He may have deserved his pun
ishment. but if so, the moral effect OF
the verdict is neutralized by the sympathy which
the peculiar surroundings of the trial have elected
in his behalf. The slightest flavor of unfairness
or persecution in court of justice is one thing
which Anglo-Saxons have not yet learned to toler-
atp
Year: 1878

| held arm-in-arm. Both statesmen have been ~
great service in breaking down the Democratic
| party.


Congressman Dunnell, of Minnesota, says the Re.
publicans Of his State disposed to crticse the
President, but prefer to stop there. and not make
any open attack. Their policy ia to keep the party
on Its Old track and pay attention to the Admin
istraton, as they can easily win without its SYM
pathy or aid


The Democrats are making tremendous efforts 70
convince the public that Glovers last bite was a
false alarm-that the victim is not the Democratic
party. Glover himself says he has caught some
thing which gmells uncommonly bad, but he has
not decided what il is yet. Meantime the average
Democrat hangs Historically to the largest place in
his trowsers. and turns pale every time he hears
Glovers name.


Secretary Thompson is in Indiana for brief rest
and of course is compelled to talk politics with the
peripatetic newspaper man. He makes the curious
statement that the hostility between the President
and his party in Congress exists in the fertile
imaginations of newspaper correspondents than in
fact. Do the votes in Congress all come from the
same imagnatOBs why is 1t that the party
members vote so sOldly against the President
Mr.. Thompson says the general sentiment between
thesPresident and Congress is harmony. Is that
the reason nobody defends the President in either
House when he is attacked


voorhees, has sent out another bulletin. When
the Senate Finance Committee reports its substitute
for the repeal of the Resumption Act he proposes
to move the substitution of the original bill, and
then make great speech" He will tell the
Eastern Democrats that they must look out for
themselves If they vote for resumption, for the
Western brethren will enter into competition with
the Nationals to secure the imitation vote. He does
not expect to carry his point, but he will =" do his
duty'-like true demagogue. Ii seems to be
VoOrhees's last chance. His occupation Is almost
gone now and his career a burlesque statesman
will be appropriately ended III futile bursf OF
wind.


General Butler is kept busy answering assurances
of gratitude for his defence of General Shields. In
response he has sent to some soldiers in Ohio, he
saws: II am under the deepest sensibilites for
your kind consideration and appreciation of my en-
deavors to feed the flame of true loyal feeling to
the Union and the right which animated the heart
of every patriotic American soldier during the late
war by my advocacy of General Shieds's claims for
an appreciation of his gallant services in the war for
the suppression of the rebellion, opposed to one
who having been educated at the expense and IN
the military school of his country forgot his ale
glance broke his oath of loyalty, and endeavored TO
overthrow its Government and dsmember the Ma
ton. | can not and do not forget and four years
of my own life and the sutferings OF my comrades
can not be blOtted from my memory, my mind and
my learto
Year: 1878

The recent fine and Imprisonment of two New
Jersey editors for beng certain high, or ut least


hgh-priced, officials Of that State, have sharply di


reced public attention TO the laws under which
they were convicted. On two separate occasions
the subject was brought directly before the late Leg
islatnrc, of unfragrant memory. In the first in
stance, the gentleman who wrote the report for the
Kelsey and Little Investigating Committee was
moved to urge the enactment of more stringent
laws to protect official persons from the assaults of
the unbridled and Centious press and the House OF
Year: 1878

We announced yesterday that, after serious
discussion, the Cabinet had discovered plat


form upon which the Administration and the
Republican party could both stand in comfort,
leaving room for great many Democrats too
IN case any of those unfortunate people should
he disposed to join the family gathering. The
new declaration of principles covers the re-
sumption question: which is already as good
rs settled, and the principle of "fair and
reasonable protective tariff, which nobody Sc
Year: 1878

The silver agitatOr is getting to work
again. A bullion certificate bill was reported
to the House, yesterday, and made special
order for May g. But the concurrent resolu-
tion to adjourn month later if adopted, will
leave scarcely time TO dispose of the BILL
even if a majority of members were in favor
of passing it.
Year: 1878

More than the usual interest is taken by the
public, as well as by the members of the
National Academy of Sciences, in its annual
meeting this year. The prosperity of this body
and its service in the future have been fur
ther assured by the liberal gift of $4,000
from private citizens, the interest Of the
fund being secured for life to the Nestor of
American Science, the venerable Professor
Henry. The essays delivered are of high
order, but they deal with subjects that have
a hold upon popular attention Most readers
will care to know something about the forma


ton OF the islands in the Gulf of Mexico and
of the coral reefs of Florida, the theory Of
waterspouts, the facts about the moons of Mars,
and similar information, which is furnished in
the correspondence we pnnt this morning.
Year: 1878

The Postmaster here is unwilling that we
should verify these figures from his records,
as to the other papers, without their consent !;
but as the figures all reached us from the
same source, and as those relating to our own
business are correct, we have no doubt that
the rest are also. We shall gladly unite,
however, with any two of the other eight
page papers in formal request to Postmaster
James for transcript in detail from his books.


In estimating the significance of these fig
ures, it must be remembered that they repre-
other papers, against only six of The TRIB-
ONE (since we have no Sunday paper) that
the weight of The Herald seems unduly great
on account of its frequent triple, quadTuple
and Quintuple sheets, and that the weight OF
TIE Times is also swollen by the heavy wood
paper which its Walter presses require.
Year: 1878

Now that greenbacks are worth within fraction
Of n cent their face in gold certain silver editors
are standing on their heads and calling attention to
the prophecies of people as to what would hap
pen If the Bland bill became law. Don't make a
holy show of yourselves. brethren. Neither the
Bland bill nor anything like the Bland bill has
ever vet become n law.
Year: 1878

On another page will be found curious
letter explaining the seemingly religious habits
in late years, of the great criminal who was
yesterday laid away IN an unhonored grave


The writer knew Tweed well, and adds to an
explanation of his Bible reading the frank
statement that an "intimate acquaintance with
chin never discovered the faintest evidence OF
"a conscience anywhere in his moral nature"
Year: 1878

We have procured from Washington the
following table of the number of pounds
weight of the various editions Of the New
York morning papers, upon which postage
was charged by the Post Office Department:
Year: 1878

The lockout which threatens to cOnvulse
the British cotton industry, springs from the
intention which the masters formed some time
ago to enforce a reduction of 10 per cent Ill
their wOrk-peOple's wages. They prepared
against opposition resolving to dismiss or lock-
out any operatives refusing toaccept thespecitled
terms, and determined to support each other
while the conflict lasts. The wOrk-peOple have
not acted unitedly, but the greater part of
them have been willing to accept reduction
of five per cent, or to abide by arbitra-
ton. The feeling is bitter on both
sides, but there are signs of settle
ment at Preston, where one-thIrd of the en-
poyers have agreed to exact no more than the
five per cent reduction proposed by the work
people as a compromise. The difference every
where being substantially five per cent the
conflict ought to be easily arranged. But the
employers have large stocks on hand, and regard
with complacency period of enforced idle
ness, which may insure them cheaper labor.
The work-people, on the other hand, are irri-
tated and distrustful. They cannot realize the
keen competition with foreign nations on which
British industry thrives, and they will submit
only from sheer despair.
Year: 1878

Secretary Sherman has written to the Ohio
Republicans an eloquent defence of the Ad-
mlnistratiOn, which contains some excellent
bits of advice for Republicans everywhere
The Secretary wisely says that it is better for
the Republican party to beat the Solid South
back from the door of the National Treasury
than to quarrel among themselves about the
"smaller questions of official patronage and
official interference in elections"
Year: 1878

The Hon. JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary OF the Treasury


SIR At late hour to-day my attention called to
discussion Yesterday in the Senate OF proposition to
pay the expenses Of the commission sent TO Louisiana
by the President in the Spring Of 1877. When l ac-
cepted place that commission believed as now
do that the President had undoubted authority to con-
sue as well to order the payment Of its expenses,
which done by officer detailed from your depart
ment, charged with that duty. Since, however, the
Senate by majority vote tabllng the proposition
felred TO- questioned the legality Of these dsburse
mcuts cannot consent that either yourself or the
bankers who furnished the funds should be chargeabe
with such portion Of the amount expended on my
account. therefore inclose sight draft on New-YOrk
1927 6 which embraces the two items OF travelling
expenses myself and Oneth OF the general account
II yOu viii have the interest account made up, Will
most cheerfuly remit that also well any additional
amount that may appear proper for me to account for
am sir, most respectfully your Obedient servant,


JNO. c. BROWN.
Year: 1878

SAN FRANCIscO, June 20.-Retuns from the
city precincts as far as counted indicate that in the
election yesterday for delegates to Constitutional
Convention the "Keanyites" elected nearly all their
candidates The the interior OF the state
show that the nOn-partsans have elected most Of their
men, ana is probable that the nOnparsan maj0rities
the interior will be sufficient TO elect nearly all their
delegatcs-aturge, even If this city should give the
Kearueyites fair majority.
Year: 1878




The Hon. JOHN c. BROWN, Washington, d. o.


DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 18th inst. nclosing
check payable TO my order for 1927 63 being onetth
part OF the money expended for the expenses Of the Com
mission sent TO Louisiana by the President In the Spring
OF 1877, is received am desired by the President to
return this draft you uncollccted he is Of the
opinion that Congress will yet make provision for this
expenditure and, at all events, that you ought not to
pay any part Of II. AS you know the President was
called upon IN April 1877, in the exercise OF high
constitutional duty, ana in an emergency when two
rival State Governments arrayed against each
other I'm open armed hostility threatening at any mo-
mout the public peace TO send to Louisiana commits
sion OF five distinguished citizens, OF whom you were
one under written instructions not only 70 aid him by
reliable information, but prevent by their presence
and influence actual collision and civil This duty
you and the other members OF the Commission yolun
ary assumed and faithfully performed. In the absence
OF an appropriation OF public money available for the
expenses Of the Commission the then Assistant Secre
tary OF the Treasury invited, from the First National
Bank OF NcwYor loan OF the sum needed, and Il was
chccrfuy granted and the money was expended under
your direction IL not doubted but that Congress
would in uuumerable similar cases or the exercise
OF legal power by executive officer. reimburse the
money thus expended for object unforeseen when
Congress in session. In this case have assurances
from senators that the money would probably have been
appropriated but that the amendment proposed was at
late period Of the session TO delay aud endanger
the passage OF the leading Appropriation bills. L
doubt that Congress, at its next session, when
this subject will be again presented VIII make the nee
essury appropriation but II II does not, the President
will feel lt his duty contribute from his means
this Important expenditure for the public service With
out permitting you to reimburse any portion OF II.


JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
Year: 1878

lBl iELLohAIh ~ AhE 4NiD'NH'I


WASHINGTON, juno 20.-1he independent Post
Route bill failed No effort was made in the Senate
to take it up. IT might have been passed with the
amendment for the classification of mail matter
by proper effort, but the disappointment Of the
friends Of the Brazilian subsidy was great that
all interest seemed to be lost in the bill after the
failure of that portion Of it became assured. Thus
six months work in the Post Office Department and
with committees was lost
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The United States
government, through Minister Foster, has
notified the Mexican Foreign Secretary, that
while not at all desirous of resorting to force,
the reluctant conclusion has been forced upon
it, that only by such an agency can the
border troubles be effectually settle. This
does not necessarily mean war; the resort to
force will be put off to the very last moment,
there will be no notifications whatever of
this determination.
Year: 1878

with his sister Of two and half years Draw
ing her upon a footstool he imagined himself
both engineer and conductor. After initiating
the putting noise OF the steam he stopped and
called out, New York. and in a moment
knowledge OF towns was now exhausted. and
at the next place he cried Heaven. His lit
tie sister cried eagerly. Top, dess Iii dit off


here, y - - 81
Year: 1878

The Government Desertaug the Capital


WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Secretary Ttomp-
son hopes to leave the city on Thursday next
for his Indiana home, He will be aceonpar
MED by his family, and is to be absent for
some time


Postmaster General Key will leave the lat
ter part Of this or the first part OF next week,
to take his first leave Of absence since he has
been In office. He will go to Tennessee, and
further west, probably TO California.
Year: 1878

EREEl! ANY PERSON WHO WILL E make and forward me a list of the names Of reliable persons of their ac- quaintance who wish 10 procure an instrtl- ment, either Piano or Organ, I will use my best endeavors to sell them one, and for every Piano I succeed Tn selling to their list within one year, I will credit them with Sl6. and for every Organ 25, to he applied on payment Of either Piano Tor Organ; and when it amounts to a sum sufficient to pay for any instrument, seiec- ted at the lowest wholesale price, I will immediately ship the instrument, free, or after any amount is credited the balance may be paid me in cash and I will then ship them the instrument. They need not be known in the matter, and will be doing their friends a real service. as I shall make special offers to them, selling a superior instrument for from one-half to two-thirds what is ordinarily asked by agents. Please send me a list at once and after you have made inquiry, you can add to it. Address,

 DANIEL F. BEATTY,

 Washington, NJ.
Year: 1878

The Practical Farmer gives practi-
cal example of how easy it would be for
every farmers family to have the luxury
of ice through the hot summer months.
Here is how one farmer had it in abun-
dance:


All that is needed is the simplest kind
of a board building. l built woodshed
last season, thirty feet long and fourteen
wide, and used twelve feet of the north
end for ice, and notwithstanding the fact
that we had but one freeze, last winter,
and only got our ice-house two thirds
full Of ice less than six inches thick, we
have used not less than fifty pounds
day since the lst of May, and have let
our uelghbors have at least one thousand
pounds. We still have plenty of ice,
and think it will last through September
For drainage we threw in foot of stone
varying in size from a goose egg up to
those that would weigh ten or fifteen
pounds each. On this we put foot of
sawdust, and then packed the ice as close
as possible, leaving space of l5 inches
all around the outside. The ice should
be cut as true as possible, SO as to pack
closely, and every crack should be filed

closely with broken ice. 1t should be
filled in cold weather, so that the ice
will freeze solid, and you should have
sawdust ON hand to cover it at once.
Take great pains to pack the saWdust
we'll around the outside. As soon as the
open windy weather of March sets in.
visit the ice-house every day, and with
spade in your hand. tramp around and
feel with the spade for holes, and when
you find them fill and tramp solid. In
small ice-house this is absolutely nec-
essary if you expect to keep your ice
through the summer.


/ am satisfied that my ice wasted more
in March and April than in July and
August. A body of ice, ten feet square
and ten feet high. well packed and cov-
cred with sawdust to the depth Of eight
inches. will keep through the hottest
season we ever have. if attention is given
to it daily; but a weeks neglect, even
in March, may work hole through it
from top to bottom, and leave you with.
out ice in midsummer.