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Year: 1873

NO TRUIB IN THE STORY ABOUT DIFFERENT BLOOD


IN WHITES AND NEGROES.


In the debate, on Wednesday, in the Mas
sachuses House of Representatives concerning the ap
preparation for the benefit OF the Museum of COmpar
atiVe Zoology. a letter read from Prof. Agassiz
which rest the orepeaed story that he had de
cared there is chemical difference between the
blood OF negroes and Of white men, As this absurd re
port has had wide circulation, and many letters have
been written THE TRIBUNE making inquiries the
fact glad 10 contradict it the Professors
signature.


DEAR SIR: am truly grateful 10 you for calling upon
me aud giving me an opportunity OF rebuAng anew
SANDER which has already been several unles brought
up against me, notwithstanding positive denial Of
the charge. Some Elk seven years ago delivered
lecture upon the OF men, buTesque report OF
which appeared in paper, from which IL was
wholly copied. While in Washington, applying TO Con
relief from taxation for alcohol used for scien-
purposes, the absurd statements of that report
brought against IN the Senate, when requested
senator the Hon. Henry Wilson, to read a written
answer then made against these ridiculous iInputa-
uon- The very same story is now brought up OF my
very different fluid from that which flows In the veins of
white men," ana other nonsense Every educated man
i'm the country knows that am not q chemist and that
for 10 make such an assertion would simply make
the laughing stock Of the learned world Other parts Of
the report about bones etc. are quite as absurd These


made them, and cannot better meet the whole than by
stating that have been wishing all my NE Tor the bet
ter education OF all my felOw-cfeaturcs, men and
women without regard 10 color 10 position In society
/ believe that there are few men who have educated
gratmtousy as many OF their fellow men az have, and
can afford 10 desplse the "Id ana malicious Remarks
which In tlis respect are circulated against me


IN thc Hon Joshua B smith member OF the Honse OF


tNoTHER GIFT TO PROF AGAssIz's MUSEUM.


The handsome sum of S4050 was recently
subscribed by number OF the former pupils OF Prof
Agaszs school for young adieA Jor the beDc1t VI the
Year: 1873

The American Museum of Natural History
will give reception TO its Subscribers, at the Museum
building In Central PARK on the 10th Inst.


The Civil Service Board of the Custom
house. YESTERDAY examined over applicants for posi-
Year: 1873

The correspondent of the New
York World, at Rome, gives the
following account of a remarkable
discovery in the city of Rome:


a remarkably interesting discovery
has been made here in Rome i'm these
last days. On Wednesday, when the
workmen were busy removing, brick
by brick, the high altar in tie Church
OF the Twelve Apostles-which edifice
is undergoing thorough repair-they
came upon the relics of st. Philip and
st. James minor, the cousins of the
Saviour. II was known that this ba-
silica, which dates from the days of
Constantine, did receive in the fourth
or fifth century, from the East, the
bodies Of these martyrs, and that they
inferred within its limits, but the pre-
else spot was not known; indeed, ac-
cOrding TO tradition, the relics had
been so concealed that they were new
er to be discovered until the day of
Judgment. An ancient MS, also
found lately among the venerable ar
chiveS of the convent attached to the
Basilica, did say that the burying place
Of the two apostles claimed to be
among the special protectors of ROme)
existed beneath the steps of the high
altar. But this had only been read
10y few monks, so that it was a great
surprise to most people when that
mornings work brought to light a
great stone slab with an equilateral
cross in alt relief, reaching to either
side. covering in an empty chamber
with rough-hewn walls. And to one
side and exactly beneath the site of
the altar table another chamber, pla-
ted with Phrygian marble, containing
condition, but having within it the
bones and ashes of the two apostles =
That same afternoon the Commission
of Sacred Archaeology visited the site
and drew up their statement before
anything was disturbed. The coffin
was then carefully taken up and placed
in new one prepared to receive it.
and they then came upon slab of
marble with round hole in it, such
as used to be placed before the tOmbs
of martyred saints. The aperture was
made to pass handkerchief or bunch
of flowers through till they touched
the venerated remains that laid with
in. The legal documents having been
drawn up and signed by all who were
privileged to be present the outer cas-
ing was sealed up and put in charge
of the monk who has the care of the
relic department in the Basilica.
Year: 1873

THE Fincastle Herald publishes a
very yarnish account Of the Discovers
ing OF fabulously rich silver mine in
Tinker mountain in Botetourt Co,
Va. 1t claims that it was used fifty
years ago by party of three, of whom
one was murdered by the other two,
and that an old man. the survivor,
recently rewarded the kindness Of the
little boy by telling him of the where
abouts of the mine, and confessing tie
murder.
Year: 1873

not to abhor insects, worms, and HARM
less reptiles. As it is, children are ed
ucated to dislike almost every thing in
creation that is not good to sell or to
eat. 1t is large field upon which you
enter. But besides the moral sense of
men, which is gradually developing in
the direction of the lower range of life.
the progress of natural science is
bringing men into far more kindly rel
atiot1s With the great under-realm than
have heretofore subslsted A simple
Irish woman said to friend of mine,
who was about to be married, "Marry,
my dear, always keep pig; you will
find them such good company when
you are lonesome.u


Whatever social virtues may be de-
velOped blythe pig we think it eminent
ly true that there is great deal of COM
pany in the vast and minute life be-
meath us, which will prove very good
company to all who study their habits
and sympathize in their happiness
Henry Yard Beecher.
Year: 1873

For advertising descriptions of es-
capped criminals, the Governor of Va.
resorts exclusively to the Richmond
dailies, and like the unbusiness men
which they are the remaining editors
of the State publish said descriptions
gratis. Is there any reason why a
service performed by ali should be
paid for TO only few? 1t seems to
us that this bit of folly had as well
be stopped and We name the matter
as one. which alone would justify the
combined action of the State press in
a convention, the call of which by the
Lynchburg Republican, we heartily
second
Year: 1873

Just before his death, Commodore
Maury. speaking in reference to the
final removal Of his remains from
Lexington, expressed the wish that
the removal should take place in
May, when the flowers covered the
earth, and the laurels of the famous
Goshen Pass (Which he admired so
much) are in full bloom In the fol,
lowing lines, copied from the New
York EUeatag Post. the wish of the
distinguished dead is given in almost
his very words.
Year: 1873

There was a man who had n COW,


And he had naught to give her,


So he drew out his pipe and played her 2


tune,


" Consider old COW, consider


GOVERNOR Walker has gone to
Washington. We presume the OBJ.
iect of the visit is to make fair wealth.
er at the Capital touching his scheme
TO conglomerate the State debts into a
hree hundred million addition to the
present federal burden. OF cours he
will be sent away empty and thus he
will have failed at working out sec
ond speculation in Virginia bonds.
Year: 1873

whenever he has to write a note to one,
he always takes it out Ofthe envelope
fourteen or fifteen times to assure himself
that he has the right document, and that
chemical analysis could not detect an
offer of marriage in it.-Emory BaRe1'.
Year: 1873

from Ine ayeIINlue Express.


As great al has been said recently in
regsd to the ass ssssment law now in force,
l will take occasion to remark that the law
is good one, based upon similar principles
with the one heretofore in existence, only
there is more responsibility resting upon
the tax payer. The labor of the Assessors
Is ma alerially increased and their compensa-
tion is so small that they have to work day
and night to earn the wages Of an ordinary
day li6orer. The trouble lies in the COM
plication of the assessment list. Now,
after all the complaint that bas been made
Of the law and in regard to the tax payer
having to subscribe to an oath, have not
met man who failed to cheerfully comply
with all requirements, and every tax payer
has been courteous and willing to do his
duty when called upon to make out his list.


ASSESSOR STH DIST.
Year: 1873

There can be no doubt but that a large
portion of the people who are complaining
so loudly over the unjust burdens imagined
to be imposed upon them by the new tax
bill, have never taken the trouble to exam
inc it, ard have accepted as true The mis-
statements of those who from prejudice con-
slider the bill obnoxious aud unjust.


The bill has furnished employment for
The usual number of street corner p0liti-
cisns-a class of men who would rot be
satisfied with anything short OF hanging,
and who unfortunately have never received
Justice from the hands of their countrymen.
No douot bad they the framing of the laws,
everything would go without jar; the
world would stand filed with wonder and
admiration at their superior statesmanship;
the schoolboy would find ready TO hand an
eloquent composition on that hackneyed
theme, "chaDge," so completely and per
fectly would they remodel the laws OF the
country. The great wisdom and knowl-
edge displayed by few pulled up egotists
about the "unconstitutionality" of the act,
is truly alarming, and one cannot help
wondering how such goodness and smart
ness ever arrived to the age of maturity.


There may be flaws and imperfections,
many and great, in the bill; there probably
is; but the extreme satisfaction manifested
by some in abusing it and the men who
voted for it, is not warranted on account OF
the public acts of any body of men who
have the credit of being intelligent and
honest. A


The only material difference in the new
bill and others that have existed on the same
subject, is, that it reaches certain kind of
property of certain class which has here
tofore been exempt. The rate Of taxation
is the same as before, in fact not mentioned
in the bill; and those who own no more
property than when last assessed, pay the
same taxes, no more, no less, if the Asses
sors have done their duty under the old
laws. Doubtless, through the misinterpre
tation of Assessors, and the incorrect form
of the schedule now being used, many un-
lust assessments may be made; but this
should not be laid upon tho bill itself. j.
unconstitutional, unjust and burdensome,
time and the wisdom of those who think
twice before they condemn, will remedy
the evil.
Year: 1873

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE dead body of a
man was found this morning at 1:30. cor
ner of Desplanes and Randolph streets,
with bullet wound through the heart. The
police have no means of KNOWN g whether
it is a suicide or a murder. The body is
vet unidentified,
Year: 1873

is the prince Of carpetbaggers, and can
hardly be considered citizen Of the
State. lie is an arbitrary and tyranni-
cal man, as was clearly shown during
his reign as military Dictator of Missis-
sippi in 1869. If he has changed for the
better since that time We have yet to
learn it. His course in the United
States senate did not exhibit any great
devotion to the interests of Mississippi,
but on the contrary, he seemed to act as
if he was representing a New England
Sfafa
Year: 1873

Of them have failed. and Congress goes on
from yoar to year swelling the bill and In
crcasing this worthless trash at the public
expense.


The latest effort made In this direction was
by Mr.. Beatty. During tho second session Of
the last Congress he introduced bill looking
to au entire reorganization Of tho present
vlllainous system Of distribution and reckless
publication, aud toward tho end Of the late
session made an able speech on the subject
which Is worthy Of the highest consideration
HE bill provided that the documents horo-
after printed In excess Of what was required
for the use Of Congress should be under the
control Of the Postmaster General, whose
duty II should be to divide them among the
several Congressional districts, and place them
with the postmastcrs for sale at the actual
cost Of the paper and binding There were
various other provisions In the bill, looking
to economy and retrcnchment, which II Is
unnecessary to detail. The plan proposed by
Alr. Beatty has the great merit Of being the
only real, substantial effort that has been
made In this direction and has precedent In
tho practice Of the British Government, W blch
introduced tho purchase system by the people
as far back as 1886. That something must be
done toward curblng tho prcsout cxtrava-
ganco Of Congress in the matter Of printing,
and done speedily, Is evident. Economy and
ability characterize tho administration Of Mr..
Clapp, but, Of coursc, 1t 10 not in his power to
check the waste Of Congress. This printing
business has grown TO be one Of tho greatest
abuses under tho Government and l. criminal
| In lts wastc and recllcssncss.
Year: 1873

beds, is not stated; indeed, We are not
sure that this latter suggestion, made
by a Tennessee cotemporarv is not
intended to be ''sarcasticul" IF it be
50 intended, We desire to give express
sion to our Misrepresentation of the
spirit it breathes.


We have spoken of the disgraceful
discontinue sustained by our troops.
We are heavy at heart because CT
their defeat. But while we shall as in
duty and loyalty bound. grieve at the
misfortunes that have befallen US, we
shall do SO decorously, rather than
demonstratively. Still water runs
deep, and then too we have learned
much during the last ten years. We
have learned to bear with wonderful
fortitude, the SORROWS of other men,
and to look with surprising calmness
and amazing resignation, upon their
calamities. But for this, our emotion
would overwhelm u.s. As it is, we
shall await the event with a calm
spirit Of fortitude until the return Of
the President and Secretary OF war to
the seat OF government.
Year: 1873

General Garfield has published
long letter In reply to the resolution of
recent Republican Convention at
Warren, Ohio, calling upon him to re-
sign from Congress because he had
voted for the retroactive salary BILL
"If," he exclaims, III concluding his
letter. ''the delegates believe the re-
troactive salary clause is SO Infamous
that I ought to resign for voting for
the appropriation bill 10 which it was
attached, will they follow out their
logic and insist that the President
ought to resign for signing it NY
vote did not make it law. His sig
nature did"


This is all perfectly true, aud it is
not the whole truth. The President
not only signed the bill when there
was ample time for h1m to send it back
to Congress without his approval and
have the back-pay clause stricken out
and this would certainly have been
done had he intinaated that he was
opposed to such an act of plunder>-
but worse than this, he lobbied
for the clause before it was adopted.
evlncing more anxiety for its passage
than even General Butler himself, the
ostenslble father of the measure be-





fore the country and all this Presi-
dent Grant did Notwithstanding that
he had but just got himself elected
President upon the express condition
that he should receive $50, 900 a year,
and no more, during his four years Of
office. And everybody knows that IL
this proposition to give him $4,000
year had appeared in the platform OF
his party during the canvass, not even
the purchase of the Democratic lead
ers III North Carolina nor the unparal-
led election frauds in Pennsylvania
could have saved him from q crushing
defeat. 4


OF course General Grant viii not
resign, however great the Indignation
of the people against this act OF plum
der may be but the fact should not
be forgotten when the next election
Year: 1873

The cause of President Grants
vacillating course relative to his pro-
posed Southern tour ha" ~t last
been explained. The Philadelphia
North 1nnerican. an Administration
paper, that talks RS if its utterances
were "by authority" saystle President
"was discouraged from making a tour
through the South this season by
variety of circumstances. There
cannot be q doubt that such Il
visit might have been productive of
much good; and the more sensible
people of the South, both Union men
and Confederates, had begun to look
forward to If with interest. But as it
became evident that his visit could
only be successful under the patronage
of conspicuous Confederate, it was
considered not advisable. We cannot
doubt that the mass of the Southern
people would have received the Presi


dent with sincere respect, but the con-
fiict and preiudices of races would
have either left him entirely sur
rounded by Confederate whites, or
wholly in the comI,any Of Republican
blacks, and in either case the effect
would have been unfortunate.


There is, doubtless, much truth in
the statement of the dilemma in which
the President would have found him
self, had he made his projected tour.
It is certainly true, had he made a
soyal progress through the South,
wholly or in part, in the company of
Republican blacks, that he would have
been left severely alone by 1.-the con-
honor to the high office he holds. II
is, doubtless, true also. had he made
his tour in such company, that "confed
crate whites" could have joined liz any
demonstration of respect proper
to be rendered to the Chief Magis
trate of the country, that he woulc
have been severely left alone by those
not .' confederate whites" We are
glad that the President has, at last
discovered there are people in the
South whose pre- iudices or principle
nre worthy Of respect. Whistler thu
Republican blacks and their whit
brethren will think the refusal of th
President to make the promised visi
for the reason assigned by the Nort'
american, is a question we do no
propose to answer. We appreciate Tia
dilemma in which the President fount
himself placed, but we have the salts
faction Of knowing thai We had n
hand in bringing about the conditio
OF affairs in which it had its origin.
Year: 1873

THE WRoNG MANA little while
ago well-knowp London poet, whose
name is not given by our authority,
was returning home late at night, car
rying under bis arm his dress boots
wrapped in paper, when he was sud-
denly arrested by policeman, who
collared him in very vigorous man.
ner. The poet mildly demonstrated,
and asked the meaning of such very
pressing attentions. The constable
made sneering reply, limiting that
his captive knew very well why he
was wanted, and another constable
appeared on the scene TO assist in con-
veying the lackless poet TO durance
vile. After some expostulation he
succeeded in mitigating the suspi-
eions of his stern janitors SO far that
they agreed to unhand him on condi-
ton that he walked between them,
one in front and one behind, and made
no effort to escape. Arrived at the
police station, the Inspector at once
exclaimed, "Why, this is not the gen.
tleman you have made q mistake" !"
and rendered an apology to the poet.
ssThat's all very well. was the reply,
"but I should like to know something


more about this rather singular affair.
One does not get taken mp every day
of ones life" It was then explained
that lnnatic had got loose from an
asylum, and that his friends had told
the police to look after him, and they


would know him by reason. of a pecul-
liarity of his. He had a cat-like aver
sion to wet feet, and always carried a
spare pair of boots under his arm in


order to put on directly when those
j which be wore begun to get damp.
Year: 1873

Tho toast proposed by the Car ut the
dinner given on the 18th ult., was rs
follows:


propose the health OF the German
Emperor, my best friend. Our bond of
friendship originated with our parents,
and 1 hope will be handed down to our
children. 1t is the best guarantee for
the peace of Europe, which is desired
by all. God protect your Majesty for
many years, and Vouchsafe that you
may enjoy your glory in tranquility
and peace. This is my inilertnost wish.


Tho German Emperor replied as
follows:


The ilfustrious words of your Majesty
will be forever impressed upon my
deeply moved and grateful heart. l
am alike grateful for tho reception
have received from you and from your
Empire. Your Majcsty's sentiments
and wishes arc shared by mo. May tho
Almighty hear them for the welfare of
our people, and for the maintenance or
the peace of Europe.
Year: 1873

ing. The fears aud prcjudices that
have been instilled into the minds and
hearts of the colored man against his
white neighbor, should give place to
reason and Judgment if the people of
the white race are frank and open in
their avowal to conceGe to the colored
man all the rights guaranteed to him
under the law. On the other hand the
colored man should accept with SINGER
ity the plightcd faith of his white
neighbor, and thus by an Interchange
of candid opinions prejudices enter
tanned by both races may be obliterated,
n new and brighter career opened up
for both peoples, and the antagotlism
now existing will give place to mutual
forbcarances, and the destiny of the
two races, so indissolubly united with
the fatc of Louisiana, will be placed in
4 higher scale of advancement than at
present appears to be the outlook for
poor, oppressed, unhappy Louisiana.


While am not permitted to fulfill
the functions of the high position to
which the voice of my countrynlen
elevated me by II large majority, yet l
will remain at the capital OF the state,
promising Il renewed energy and zeal
in behalf of the people of the State in
Congress of the United States that even
handed justice which was once, and I
trust will again be, the pride and glory
of every American citizen.


JOHN MCENEEH.
Year: 1873

and others directly connected with the
President. What progress has been
made in negotiating with the Mexican
Government is not known, but friends
of the measure allege that the Mexican
Government has given its consent. On
the other hand, the Mexican Minister
here is not regarded as very favorable
to the general idea Of annexation.
Year: 1873

There is something pleasing in the way
the English people speak of the Queen. AT
recent banquet the Earl of Derby, in
proposing I" The Health of Her Majesty
the Queen" said:


d" In this country, except for a very
short time and very long ago, the existence
of monarchy never has been party ques-
ton. We preserve it as link which con-
meets Us with our long historical past, as
check upon individual ambition and up,
on the violence of party spirit, and as the
symbol-visible to all and Ineligible to
all of the commuuity-of the unity, the
power and the dignity of the State zap
plause) The reign of her present Majesty
hns boon long and prosperous; and it is
bare justice to her to say that no sovereign
has ever kept more strictly within the linn
its of her or his constitutional duty; that
none has held the balance with more i'm
partial hand between politicians of con
tending parties; and that none has evel
shown to this country better example O
the performance Of all private and do
mestic duties"