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Year: 1878

IL an abode of convenience, comfort and elegance.


When worn out by public toll. or disguised by what
he considered to be the iDgratitude OF his party,
he was in the habit of retreating to Marshfed, and
there it is probable, the happest days OF his life
were spent But the fatality which followed its
owner seems to have lowered for i'll over the place
where be died. He wasted more than he could
afford upon the farm. which was constant dram
upon his pecunary resources. Near 1T, was the
tomb where he had buried SO many who were near
and dear to his great nature. and where he himself
reposes No child of his lives to inherit the estate
even if anything inheritable is left of it. But
the locality will always be associated with his
memory and succeeding generations will speak OF
him as the Marshfeld Farmer.


It's perhaps significant of a coming change in the
lecturing profession, that the desire of the public
for such intellectual entertainment as is furnished
by single discourses is giving way TO demand or
courses upon subjects worthy of fuller treatment.
Mr. Abee and the Rev. Mr.. Spaulding are ut present
ministerng to this new demand; and Mr. Bayard
Taylor, at the request OF many who were unaDie 10
attend his morning course OF twelve lectures OF
German Literature last Spring. now proposes to re-
peat them as an evening course. They embrace the
chief outlines of German Literature, from Its begin
nlngs in the eighth century, when the Lay OF Hide
brand was written. to the death OF Goethe IN 1857.
Within the limits of the course it is not possible to
furnish complete, detailed pictures of tho severai
periods and the lecturer therefore, treats of such
authors, or works. as best represent the age TO
which they belong. The lectures include a great
many original transatOns. especially OF the an
cient and medieval German authors. u. L. Put
MANS Sons, 1872 Fifth-ave., receive the names OF
subscribers for the course. and the lectures VIII
commence as soon as the requisite number shail
have been obtained


On Wednesday the silk trade earnestly protested
against the clause in the Wood Tariff which would
impose duty on raw material used solely In manu-
facture Yesterday similar remonstrance was
framed by importers and manufacturers OF india-
rubber goods Their business would be well nigh
ruined if the proposed duties were adopted. On the
one side the tariff on rubber goods would be very
largely reduced on the other, the raw rubber would
have to pay 10 per cent duty. Unless Commissioners
LIE Due preparing to plant ndarubber trees IN TINS
country 1T Is not easy to imagine how duty on
raw rubber can help anybody. There has been much
talk about new tariff serving TO increase our COM
merce with the countries south of us; how this Is
to be done by checking the importation OF raw
rubber. does not seem quite clear. The commerce
that will be benefited is that of nations on the
other side of the Atlantic, where the folly of taxing
the raw materials of manufacture Is almost wholly
unknown.
Year: 1878

and the investigators at Philadelphia must
decide whether their evidence is worthy OF
belief. 1t is unfortunate for Captain Ankers
that the accusation of testimony respecting
the unseaworthiness of the ship makes 1t
seem almost impossible that he should not
have known something of its condition when
he set out on his voyage.
Year: 1878

Recorder Hackett is discouraged by the
Governors treatment of his two Excise SEN
tences, and announces that he shall have
nothing more to do with any such cases He
does not propose to inflict sentences merely
that Governor Robinson may annul them. And
il looks as if the Recorder had the best of the
argument this time.
Year: 1878

Senator Jones made the best speech yester-
day that could be made for the Bland bill,
which is, indeed saying little for it; the
ability he displayed was worthy of better
cause. He has the advantage of having stud
led the subject for several years, while the
average silver advocate cannot swear to SIN
gle fOrtnight's reading. His familiarity with
the statistics of the question enabled him, as
our Washington dispatches show, to tanGle
up some of the Intelects of the Senate
in maze of quotations. and even to dazzle
some members who are counted rs against sill
yer. But while the speech may delight his
supporters, 1t comes too late to make converts


Senator Jones may have deceived himself, and
may believe in some of his own arguments, but
the people have been educated too far by this
controversy not to know that under all his
statistics and sophistry lies the naked PROPOSE
ton to utter debased coin. They will see
this the sooner when they perceive that, with
all his knowledge of the subject, lie drops in
evitabIy into demagOgue strain almost as
low as that of Voorhees, himself. Senator Jones
is a man of too much intelligence not to know
that, when he thanks "God and the Declara-
" ton of Independence that this is popular
government, he is talking buncombe /; and not
to know, also, that in what he said of The
TRIBUNE, he WIS grossly misrepresenting the
whole spirit and purpose of its utterances.
Year: 1878

The burning of the old residence of Daniel Web
ster at Marshfeld. removes shrine to which the
admirers of the great orator had not yet ceased
to make pilgrmages With the building. it is to be
feared, went many souvenirs of Mr. Webster, some
Of them at least intrinsically valuable. The house
when he purchased it was an old one, but he spont


great deal of money in repairing IL, and in making
Year: 1878

The Legislature of 1878 shows itself capable
of a swift dispatch of business, when business
is in hand. The Appropriation bill has now
passed through both houses within three days,
n day only being occupied in each house.
There is no reason why this good precedent
should not be followed in other matters. The
pressure of important legislation is very light
this year, and the Legislature might improve
on its predecessors by dissolyins at an carly
day.


Captain Ankers, from his sickbed, wholly
denies under oath the statements OF four
members of his crew that he had boasted OF
making ga good wreck" of the ship. and
expresses his regret that he cannot repeat the
denial in person at the investigation in
Philadelphia. 1t is possible, as we suggested
Yesterday, that this accusation is the result OF
a conspiracy. and Captain Ankers throws out
that idea. 1t would be more comfortable TO
believe that four of his subordinates had COM
bined against him than that he had been
capable of such o devilish deed as they
sharge. But they are four men against one,
Year: 1878

We are glad to he able to prom.


ise our people q notable musical
treat in the approaching Knel con-
cert. We speak advisedly because
we have had the pleasure of at.
tending one of the rehearsals of the
sextettes from Lucia di Lammer-
moor and Ernani. Conscientious
and painstaking work has been
largely expended on these famous
operatic gems. They will be sung
with an artistic finish which has
rarely characterized any concert
pieces in Los Angeles. All the
participants, with one exception,
are experienced musicians who
have boxed the compass of the vo-
cal domain. They comprise Mad.
anne Mara, Mr.. F. b. Tanning,
Mr.. Hasselman, Professor Arevalo
and Professor Ruthard. The novice
almost debutante-Mss Mamie
Perry, is developing q soprano
voice of exceptional compass and
sweetness. Under the skillful
tuition of Madame Mara this
young lady has made remarkable
progress. In our opinion, time and
the admirable industry she is de.
voting to the cultivation of her
voice arc destined TO compel the
recognition that Miss Perry has
that rarest of all female voices,
soprano, with an ability to
reach without effort the highest
notes, all its registers being
characterized by reed-like sweet
ness and sensitiveness. We
are much mistaken, or the ap-
preaching concert will mark a
creditable era in our local musical
events which will be referable as
much to downright hard work as to
the fine natural gifts of the partici-
pants. The Knell concert will not
only he a tribute to a worthy man
but vocal and instrumental tri-
umpb.


A farmer, who was present when
the tramp brigade were brought
into Judge Peeps Court yesterday,
asked one of them, healthy look
ing young fellow, if he would like
a place. Yes" said the young
man, "but my hand is sore now
and I cannot do much" Very
well,n answered the farmer, II will
take you home with me and keep
you till your hand gets well, after
which 1 will pay you S25 month
and board" This offer seemed to
delight the tramp and he and the
farmer started for restaurant
where the former paid for meal
for his man aud went off about
some other business, telling the
latter to wait for his return. The
tramp ate very hearty meal and,
without waiting for the farmers
return, left the restaurant and has
not been seen since.
Year: 1878

The best aud cheapest clothing
and furnishing goods can always be
found for cash at the Quincy Hall
clothing store, Ducommun Block.
You can dress stylishly and with
economy by buying your goods
there. oct3l-tf
Year: 1878




Speculation upon the Stock Exchange this morn
Ing may be likened to picnic party which sets for
under clear Skies passes the best of the day under
the most favorable weather and finishes up in u rain
storm. In similar way were prices of stocks at
fected to-day Good at the beginning. best at mid
day and worse at the close. This description in
wolves a horrible manglng Of grammatical compari-
son, but the fact remains true trivet In the
early part Of the day the bull influence para
mount. Scarcely any stock, however obscure, that
could work itself into notice but experienced some
thing Of the bullish feeling which permeated the
leaders Of the list OF these latter Lake Shore the
grangers and Western Union were III the There
advance Of 1n per cent in Northweit It common.
of y per cent in the preferred and ct x to per
cent in the st. Pauls. In keeping with the proverb
the bulls laughed. winners, but later ON, when
prices gave way, they laughed "upon the other side
OF the mouth At the opening this morning prices
were steady and strengthened under the liberal buy
ing of prominent operators. Very plausible, and
from information yery good. reasonS are given for
this demand The Northwest road is said to be doing
well enough not only to insure 3ts per cent div
dcnd upon the preferred stock. but to earn hand
some surplus, which may or may not be divided
among the common stock holders Equally good
counts come from the Lake Shore property which it
is asserted will be able to show net earnings of Az





amount the ''street" has dccreed Gt must be con-
fcssed without consultation with the direcors) that
per cent shall be paid to stockholders and the
balance be set aside toward the payment Of the
succeeding dividend Something more, however.
than reports of favorable earnings are necessary to
sustain tho market when profits on paper invite
reaizations Nothing Of this sort Offering at noon
to-day it considered wise thing to gather such
gains as tho rise had provided, and in the selling
movement which ensucd prices dropped off in most
cases nearly TO opening The decline Of the af-
u per cent in gol;. Not that the additional eighth
TO the premium Of Importance but that there
signs that Mr.. Gould contemplated repetition
of the tactics developed at the time Of the Haar fail
urc, when it sought to advance the price of
gold. tighten money and break stocks. At that time
ulow SOME six weeks ago) it will be remembered
that Mr.. Sherman stepped in and put
quietus upon the whole plot by Offering to pay gold
for bonds without the formay of calling them. and
it is scarcely probable that he will permit repetition
of the attempt ut the present time when resumption
premium at the smalles. fraction Nevertheless the
fear OF tight money. even though artihcally made,
was dsmper upon the market to-day, and the
reczations Of spectators added to the depression.
Consequently prices at the end lower than the
best figures Of the day. though with the exception Of
the coal stocks) they in most cases equal to
opening ones.


The opening. highest lowest and closing prices OF
ytocks and gold at the New York Stock Exchange to-
day were as folloWs:-
Year: 1878

We have lately opened "a part of a BANKRUPT
STOCK vi Fancy Goods, all new, clean goods and
in good order, and we can offer Tor short time
(as long as they last) some EXTRA BARGAINS.
Year: 1878

ALAMANCE.-O young friend c. c.
NJ, writing from South Alamance
saws: 'Our farmers do not raise
much else except grain and meat
therefore will have plenty to eat, let
come what may. The rust however is
damaging the wheat to some extent.
| think, on good land, properly culti-
waited, the crop will be good. The ''no
fence" or stock-penning law is
favorable spoken of here, but for lack
of some one TO take the lead the farm
ers continue to suffer all the losses and
inconvenience of stock. cattle and
hogs running at large. There are few
lawful fences in the county hence it
is impossible to recover damages no
matter If half your crop be eaten by
stray cows" etc.
Year: 1878

The intelligent farmer chooses his
stock to suit the peculiarities of his
situation if his soil is level and rich
and produces luxuriant pasture, Short
Horn cattle will be his most profitable
animals or if his land is not TOO much
inclined 10 dampness he will succeed
with large. heavy breeds of draught
horses: but if he attempts to breed
Jersey cattle, or Merino sheep. or trot-
ting horses on such pastures he viii
have wasted his opportunities and en-
tered into a contest with the laws OF
nature, which can only end in pecuni-
ary disaster. II is important. there
fore, to examine closely the PECULIAR
ties Of our soil. climate and markets
before deciding a. to the kind OF stock
which it Will b. best for us - produce.
It is my present object to make some
suggestions In regard to these condI-
tion. as they exist III the Western part
of oar State, and To point out the
causes of failure in certain attempts
which are commenced in a proper
manner.


The great peculiarly of the climate
of Western North Carolina is the rari-
" of the atmosphere, consequent upon
It's altitude and the effect Of this on
the animal body is TO augment the ex-
cretionS OF the skin and lungs. To i'm
prove the digestion and assimilation.
and increase the appetite The soil
varies from the most fertile bottoms
to upland of various qualities, but, on
all. grass can be grown with conside-
rable success.


Ii. now, we inquire into the require
ments of different kinds of animals,
We find that the best horses are raised
in dry climates. where the excretory
functions are favored by the condition
of the atmosphere, where the grass is
Year: 1878

THE OLD DOMINION RIFLE CLUB.-The
Old Dominion Rifle Club has been recently
organized here for the advancement OF
rife-shooting. Promoting as it does effl-
cheney in manly sport by generous rival
ry, and atfording at the same time most
pleasurable recreation for our young men


after business hours, it meets want long
felt in Richmond, and will no doubt be lib
orally sustained. Throughout the North


and West such organizations exist, and
have attained an unrivalled popularity, as
evidenced by the prominence accorded their
"target-practices by the leading papers
of those sections. In the northern cities
the military companies are taking lively
interest in the matter, and in many in
stances have become the patrons of the
clubs. The companies of the First Vir-
ginia regiment would do well to initiate the
northern soldiery in such cultivation OF an
important branch OF the military art. The
cod Dominion " was organized on the lst
OF last January, and its membership now
comprises many Of the leading business
and professional men not only OF this city
but throughout the State. A careful score
is preserved Of shots from the d ,te OF the
clubs organization, and it is interesting to
! note the steady improvement it indicates.
Several gentlemen have already become Won
derfully proficient and registered scores
that compared most favorably with the best
shots of old-established clubs. By an ar
rangement recently perfected with its pro
prietor, the admirable range Of the Creed
more gallery, which in length, furniture,
and all Of its appointments, Is second to
none in the North, is secured for the target
practices Of this club. The Deutsche Schuet-
zen Gesellschaft, which, though distinct
organization, comprises many Of the "crack
shots' of the Old Dominion, at q recent
meeting decided to offer an elegant gold
badge as premium for>the successful COM
petitor in series Of weekly shooting
matches soon to be inaugurated on their
grounds. Such amusements are highly
creditable to our city. It is an attractive
and fascinating sport, and quickly kindles
an ambition to excel, and the prime
conditions OF such excellence are those
temperate and aLstemiolls habits which
conduce at the same time to physical
strength and moral character, and thus hap
PLY good shot must combine some of the
elements at least Of good man. Accuracy
OF aim essentially requires steady and we'll
balanced nerves. All badges and prizes
are shot for on the handicap principle,
which puts all IFS members, whether good
or bad shots, on the same footing. The
handicap principle is the same as that ol
giving an adversary points in billiards.
though the difference In proficiency IS more
readily determined.
Year: 1878

A WEEK OF PROFITABLE PLEAsURE.-H
past experience may be relied on we are
surely safe in predicting that the ladies OF
the Second Baptist church will furnish their
friends who may call on then1-in the lee
ture-room, corner of Main and Sixth streets,
q most agreeable mode Of doing good and
getting pleasure every night this week.
They open their fair at O'Clock this eve
ming with beautiful decorations, attractive
and useful goods, delicious cream and con-
fections, the most tempting yiands OF the
invest.
Year: 1878

THAT PUHP.-The authorities should do
something with that fountain which now
stands unused on the sidewalk in front OF
the post-office. Let the water be turned
on. or the fountain given to some one who
Will properly appreciate it.
Year: 1878

DON'T GO WHERE YOUR LOVE LIES DREAM.
ING. but go to any cigar store restaurant and ask
for WuITLoCK MODEL CIGARS, and dream the
happy hours away By yourself II will pay better IN
the long run.
Year: 1878

The cause OF my trouble and discomfort
Is where to get good CIGAR for cent.
Take this advice, you will find 1t best
Hereafter smoke WHITLocK's Key West.
And If tor one you'll pay 10 cent,


To get something good and be content,
BE sure you get WHITLOCK'S Model Cigar;
They are for sale most everywhere.
Year: 1878

In the note But If the usurous interest is paid BY the
maker borrower out Of bis pocket he cannot recoup
twice the amount OF interest paid recover twice tue
amount IN an action OF debt unless the plea reconp


fled tie action OF debt Is brought within two
years after such payment Is made In short ne bods
that the two years statute Of limitation does not apply
where usureus interest Is reserved out OF the
OF the is included in H. but applies only
where the interest is actually paid by
the borrower maker OF the note TO the bank.
Year: 1878

The broad and somewhat variegated
financial platform known as the Thur
man idea seems to be acceptable in an
unusual degree to Southern Democrats
Never very firmly bound to hard money
principles the South is growing more and
more lax in this matter. Thurman's sur
render to the Greenbackers seems to
have been about all that was necessary to
induce some able but weak kneed champ
ions of hard money to strike their flag
and smaller politicians hasten to follow
their example. A recent notable acces-
sion to the Greenbackers is MIR. j. Ran
dolph Tucker, who is usually conceded
to be the best lawyer and most clear
headed man generally representing any
Southern State in Congress. Mr.. fucker
is a candidate for reelection on plat
form of retiring the national bank clrcu-
lation and the repeal of the TAX on the
circulation of State banks This embraces
Thurmanism and a little more namely,
the complete rehabilitation OF State
hanks, at least in The Southern States. a
complete revolution in the matter OF car
rency is involved in such a proposition
and there are few who are prepared t6
contemplate with composure the vast in
fIation inevitably accompanying the re
neal of all restriction ON State bank
issues-Phud. Times.
Year: 1878

Whether the above cypher dispatch
was ever sent remains to be proven, but
it is quite as authentic and much more
ineligible than aDy ofthose now appear
ing in the New York Tribune from day
to day, and which 1t calls upon Tom,
Dick and Harry to explain under penal
ty of everlasting Iinfamy. Epaminondas
must unmask. Mr.. Chandler owes 1t to
himself to say what all this means.
Year: 1878

DEAR FRIENDs:- You have had many private an
peas to you for help for churches and you have given
freely, and God will bless you for so doing Now I
make public appeal to all the friends of Gods Zion
for help to liquidate church debt There are
hundred dollars now due and must be paid and if il
is not paid, Heaven only knows what will become OF
the church. We have done and are doing all that we
can to raise the money, but poor and have moi
the money to meet the payment. Dear friends Won
see the condition that the church is in please have
mercy on u.s. Are there any lovers of Gods cause in
Smyrna who will sympathize with our conditions and
help us in this our time of distress. May God her
you to help u.s. f


In the name of God, earnestly appeal to everv
Methodist in and about the town of Smyrna to hell
us TO save The Centennial Methodist EpscOpal Church
OF Smyrna. Now, who will be the first to do noble
act Tor God by helping us. Dear friends remember
that we cannot help ourselves at this uncture and
snail we look in vain to you, our white friends for
help in this great peril. ~


Our Grand Rally will come off on the Goth OF
october 1873 and If our white friends of all enOmi
nations will help us to raise the above said money
we Will promise that this shall be our last appeal Il
you for money to pay off our church debt


All donations will be kindly received for lis by Mr.
Mm H. baggs, Postmaster who will give you credi
for the same, We also intend to put out few book
for subscription.


Yours in the cause of Christ,
E. LUAT.


J. MILBURN,
J. GIBBS and Others
w. II. COFFEf, Pastor.
Year: 1878

The LABOR INvEsTIGATIoN.-The princi-
pal witness before the congressional labor
investigating committee, in New York,
Saturday, was Mr.. Thurber, wellknown
merchant Of that city. He said recent
trip around the world convinced him that
the depression in labor was universal, caused
by Over-production Of machinery, but he
thought consumption now had nearly caught
up with production, and that the country
was entering upon a new era of prosperity.
Year: 1878

the incidents of war. and the government
is no more bound to repair them than to
indemnity citizens against destruction by
food or fire or earthquakes. The govern
ment as matter of grace. may by act of
congress give indemnity for such injuries,
but there is no existing statute authorizing
the payment of such claims. There is no
occasion for the further investigation of
these claims. They must be promptly re-
jected if presented anew to the accounting
officers. 1t would be impossible for any
government to make good such losses
during war, and especially a civil war. as
are here claimed. Certainly there is no
authority of law in the Treasury Depart
ment to pay such claims, and l would not
ask congress to authorize it, though entirely
within the power of that body.


(Signed) JOHN SHERMAN.


Secretary.


The house election committee to-day
agreed by unanimous vote to dismiss the
South Carolina contested election case of
|O'Connor, democrat, against Cain republi-
can the sitting member.
Year: 1878

THE main curse of nervousness is indiges-
ton. and that is caused by weakness of the
stomach. No one can have sound nerves
and good health without using Hop Bitters
to strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood, and to keep the liver and kidneys
active, to carry off all the poisonous and
waste matter of the system See other
column.