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Year: 1876

There was pleasant gathering at the rooms OF the
above club in West Twop,y- nfth street last evening
On the invitation Of the President, hr. James w. Beck
man, tho Rev. Dr. Thomas L. vermiiye read long
and interesting paper on "Reminiscences or Old New
York" The reverend gentleman confined himself 70
his personal rccoectons of the history and growth
Tho great metropolis, but our crowded columns will
not allow evon brief synopsis OF its contents The
reading entertaining and Instructive and the paper
will be a valuable acquisition TO tho society.
Year: 1876

rent business of the country and that
this process should be at once COM
menced aud continued until, with the
accumulation of sufficient coin in the
Treasury. notes are brought to par
with gold.


Another Statement from Bowen.


Henry C. Bowen tonight appeared
before the special committee Of Ply
mouth church appointed to try his
case. The charges preferred against
Bowen by the examining committee
were read and Bowen made a very
lengthy reply, which was a general
denial of all charges made by the
committee. To the charge accusing
him of SANDER Bowen said that the
publication of his communication of
Feb 4th had.made him liable to suit
for libel before civil courts and the
fact that no such action had been
brought against him is presumptive
proof that he has not been guilty of
SANDER. Clerk Filney conducted the
case for the prosecution and when he
had concluded it was arranged that
the committee should meet next
Tuesday evening, when Bowen will
be put on his defence.


Mysterious Abduction.


Senor Josef Olzeada, an eminent
Spanish gentleman, was abducted
yesterday afternoon. He had drawn
$50, 900 from the bank, intending to
leave the city to-day. A bogus po-
liceman arrested him and it is sup
posed the act was done to get his
money.
Year: 1876

Under the above head the Little Roch
Daily Herald of the 22d, has an edtor
al urging the adoption of some measure
for the restoration of harmony and
peace in the democracy of this District
We cordially agree with the Herald III
the call for the meeting of the two Ex-
ceutive Committees, having the utmost
confidence that great good will result
thereti.om. The following is the CLOSING
paragraph of the lleralds article:


And in order to bring matters to an
issue, we here demand in the name OF
the Democratic party Of the ThiJd Dis
t.'iet, and of the Democracy of the whole
State, that the chairman of each of the
executive committees appointed by the
two conventions that respectively nomi-
mated Col. Carvens and Judge Stuart call
together their respective committees for
conference and consultation, and COM
bine their efforts in an earnest and pa
trotic desire to restore harmony aad re-
unite the Democracy of this District.


We make this appeal and plea for har-
mony in perfect good faith and with the
most earnest and sincere desire to see
peace and harmony restored, and our
party re united in bonds Of iratcrnal
good will. If it is impossible for us TO
agree, the sooner we know it the better
for. US.
Year: 1876

The above refers to the delegates from
the West, and comes with bad grace
from neighbor Durham, who was tele-
graphed tor by the sitting faction, and
on arrival was SO disgustcd with the
manner in which we were treated by that
faction, that he came home next day
T, S. Heratd.


Maj Sparks, if possible, should try to
tell the truth. When he states that Dun
ham was telegraphed for, or in any way
solicited to be present at the convention
he publishes a fabrication manufactured
from whole cloth. We were not Dele
gate to the convention, and did not ex.
pect to take any part in its proceedings.
We did intend to make one of the ex-
cursionists, but sickness in the family
prevented us going until two days after
and sickness hurried us home Howev-
er, we were urged to take part in the
bolt, and declined, urging our friends
from the west to remain in the conven-
ton; feeling confident that they could
control the nomination of man outside
of the three names in contest. But no.
the leaders seem to fear that another
preteNt would not occur for them to
Leave and they must hasten out.
Year: 1876

Presidential Elector for the State at
Large, will address the citizens of this
county at the Court House.


Mr.. Bell is one Of the ablest and best
men of the State, and we hope TO see a
good turn ont to hear him. It's expect
ed that some republican will meet him
in Joint discussion.
Year: 1876

The Sisters OF Charity beg to tender
their most sincere thanks to the residents
of Snohom,sh City and Lowell, for the
kind reception and generous contribu'
ton made by them in behalf Of the or
phan children under their charge. They
have nothing to offer in return for the
kindness received, but they will ever
deem it their duty to bcsecch God to
pour down His choicest blessings on
those who have 50 generously aided them
in their arduous undertaking.
Year: 1876

ABoUT JAMES RLEY.-The facts in
the case Of James Riley who was recently
sent from here to the Asylum are as fol-
lows: He had been for several months
living at Mukilteo, growing gradually
worse, especially mentally. At the time
he was brought before the proper author
tiles for examination, he was able to
walk about, could cat his meals regular
ly and gave his keeper very little trouble,


Tic walked all over town while here,
sometimes recognizing aCquaintmces and
sometimes not. He was dcmented; the
cause being paralysis, though not com.
pletely ptralyzcd as the E,press has it,
At Seattle, he walked ashore, up town,
and back aboard the boat again and we
have the word of Capt. Wright, that at
Steilacoom he walked up the gang plan k
which inclined considerably from the
boat to the wharf, and up-the wharf out
of sight without assistance. That he, or
any other man afflicted with disease of
the brain, should die suddenly, will not
surprise any melical man, and ought not
to anyone endowed with fair share of
common sense. No man can tell for Ger
tain how long any man, diseased or 9TH
erwisc, is going to live. In his case, he
was liable to live many months longer, or
to die at any moment. Our authorities
acted promptly as soon as called upon
by his friends, and sent him to the prop
CT place. Ofcoursc the Erpreas man and
the " .nohomish people, no'o know that
the expense of carrying him to the Asy-
lum could have been avoided But the
SnohOnish people," the Express man,
"or any other man." did not know that
till after Mr.. Riley had died. His friends
did nor expect him to live long, but how
long no man living could tell. All who
saw him previous to his departure from
here, including Capt. Wright who was
among the last TO see him before he
reached the Asylum, have expressed
some surprise that he died 80 soon. The
statement that he was completely paraIysed
when he reached steilacoom is untrue rs
we have shown, and we respectfully re-
quest the Express to do the people of the
Snohomsh the justice to correct it. We
do not believe his sudden death was
caused by any illtreatmcnt, hut that it
is result that may be always looked for
in nearly all the various forms OF diseases
OF the brain.
Year: 1876

The railroad company has had men
at work for more than a week past put.
ting in new bridge over Elm creek, jus'
south of town. The old bridge had been
condemed some time ago and its being sup
planted by new one adds much to the
safety of travel on this road.
Year: 1876

Last Thursday evening team that
had been driven from Humboldt and
hitche,l in front of Richards and Cowan's
grocery store broke loose and ran away.
They ran down Washington avenue one
square then turned east and ran down
to the NJ. E. church where they made
one or two circuits around that building
tearing away from and smashing up the
buggy. Prayer meeting was in progress
in the church and some enc went OUT
and caught the horses.
Year: 1876

B&-In order to be able to purchase a
larger stock of goods for our spring trade
we desire parties owing us to raise us all
the money they can in the next two
weeks. RICHARDS q COWAN.
Year: 1876

question Referring to and depreeatng the debate on
the Amnesty bill last week no said;-We are gladia-
tors here and 10 TO that each and every one
OF US would be perfectly willing 10 destroy the country
II We can give our opponents a black eye. No higher
sentiment, higher thought, than that to
fasten on the opposition some idea OF some
act which, by truth perversion stamp
character Of dsloyaty or crime upon nj and 50 Il
will go til the end Of time But, sir thank the
Almighty God that there is another tribunal which Is
inspired by those passions. The gentleman from
Virginia (Mr rucker) appealed yesterday To the demo
crats and the republicans Of the House Sir have
appeal 10 make TO democrats or 20 republicans.
do hot know what they may do. do not plant my
faith in them; my hope is not there | have an ever
abiding faith and hope which think will be realized,
elsewhere salute the august majority Of the people
(Applause.) The people know very well that peace
does not he In the direction of continuance of
and that their prosperity is TO be assured by reconc-
ing the different and different sections OF The
country IN the support Of tho constitution and OF The
laws made In pursuance thereof. | want the people
IRON all sections to meet IN Philadelphia that they
might know each other. 1t is good thing 40 know
the men with whom We are associated, and particu-
larly our antagonists. | believed at one time that
there would be IN the hearts OF the people


A SPIRIT or FRATERNizATIoN,


but did not know u When the Massachusetts, SOL
ders subscribed for flag 10 be presented to the mag.
volunteers | invited TO present IT, have seen
many moments OF doubt and apprehen IN my time,
but when in this House the other day 10 speak
the subject Of amnesty did not know what would
be the sentiment OF the people on that question: nor
did know when | was invited to nsnSe presentation
Of that flag the Fifth Maryland regiment whether
the people OF Boston or OF Massachusetts would sp-
prove of what would say, but the next day he 18th
OF June) witnessed n sight which shall not live
see even equaed again That was representation of
the spirit which animates the whole people Norln and
South East and West-a desire Tor the restoration OF
pence tho determination OF the sections for the
iablshment OF the unity and loyany which is indis-
pensablc to the maintenance of republican govern
ment


Mr. SWAMI, (dem.) OF Md spoke in favor Of the
bill ana said that in voting IL ho and his colleagues
would represent the wishes OF the people in their
States.


and at half past four adjourned Il being understood
that the eulogics the late Vice President Wilson
would prevent vote being taken the bill To-
row. as Mr.. Hopkins designed having done.
Year: 1876

The woman who abandoned the male infant at
house In Cooper place, Jersey CITY, has not returned
respectable family in tho city made proposition 10
Captain Mckais Of the FIRST precinct, % adopt tho
ch'd and The proposition will be accepted to-day n the
woman does not appear.
Year: 1876

IN AEMOh1 OF a1hAA u. COLE.


One after another the pioneers Of music in
Chicago are passing away to their everlasting
rest, and new generation steps in and fills
their places. The impress OF their work, how
ever, remains. Some of them sowed and then
passed away. Others lived to see the grain
growing, but could not stay until the harvest.
Others lived on and died at work in the harvest
field: and among them was Jirah D. Cole. The
story OF his life has already been told in the
daily papers. Hishonorable record as a business
Inau in these dishonorsble days las already been
written. His exemplary character as 1ner-
chant and his personal worth as gentleman
have received meritcd tribute, aud large circle
Of friends and acquaintances will to day pay the
last taken Of respect to his memory, and
tenderly and sadly say good-by forever
The record Of his life, however, would
not be complete without some special
reference to his long and useful labor
in behalf OF music in Chicago, for music was a
large part Of hts life. He worked for it mod
estly and unostentatiously, but conscientiouslv
and lovingly. He identified himself with music
iu Chicago whep there was only little handful
Of musicia here, and audiences were made up
Of those who listened to music because they en-.
Year: 1876

The general business situation is not
discouraging, and it is susceptible of iml
provement and amelioration by well
directed ard enterprising effort. We
find some ideas in the London Ne,os on
the situation in England, which are pc
culiarly applicable to this city and the
section of which it is the center. at is
sometimes assumed" says this journal,
"that our ascendancy as great manu-
featuring country is assured BY our coal
fields and our mineral treasul es.
But, however indispensable our
coal and ironstone may be to the manu-
facture of crude iron, it is not these nor
any other m,rely material advantages
that can maintain and secure our In


.ustrlal supremacy. Other countries
have vast coal measures which they have
not been exhausting for generations.
II is our prompt.tude to discover and
appropriate the powers of nature and
our skill in organi ing and our en-
ergy in developing industry that ex.
plain the success we have achieved
Even this, however, is not enough in the
present condition of the world. Our
commercial aptitude and opportunities
must come in and OF our producing tacul
ties. The merchant must find or make
an outlet for what the manufacturer can
supply; and it is this function which some
even of our best workingnen are dispos-
ed to undervalue. Confidence is the soul
of commerce, but our captains of in
dustry and their agents abroad
might at once give up the cam
pa,gn if they could not rely on the rank
and file, but found them disputing about
rations and pay when the hour had come
for making forward movement. There
is good reason to believe that the necessi-
ty OF unity between the employers aud
the employed is being more fully recog-
nized BY the latter than it has been for II
long time past. Ii tine two classes will
but work together as in former days, we
shall certainly be able to hold our own in
the iron industry, AS in every other,
against the world
Year: 1876

he knows he cannot be punished in any way
for voting to disband dozen regiments or 80,
or tn turn a fey hundred gray-haired officers
ont of service. For this reason there seems 10
be some danger this year that the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES may vote for the proposed re-
duction. 1t is an act of pure reckless dema-
porism. No man thinks-whO thinks at all
that our army is too large. To guard the
fortresses and stations of orr vast frontier,
stretching from Maine to the Rio Grande and
from California TO Alaska, to furnish garrisons
for the little forts dOtting the great wilder
ncsses of the West, which form the only
solid fact the pioneers have to rely on
amid the perils Of Indian treachery and
Ring thievery, we have an army of about
20 OOO-one man to 1000 of our population.
II is proposed TO disband half of this army, to
throw away half the bones of this skeleton.
This little army is so small that it is worked
to death. Nearly every officer and soldier OF
it does double duty. 1t is the last refuge OF
honor and obedience in our public service. 1t
is the one department of the Government where
an oath is sacred, where the least financial I'M
pr0pyiety disgraces an officer among his fellows.
Even if it did no work we could hardly afford
TO destroy it, But being IA il IL, the most
bari-worked and the most creditablc lnstltu-
ton we have in the country, it seems like IN
sanity to talk of turning it adrft If the
House should pass such bill we hope the
Senate will have Incidence enough to let 1t die,
even if 1t has not vIgor enough to Kill It,
Year: 1876

there is a local candidate for either the Presi-
dency or the Vice Presidency he will have his
wire-pullers on the ground to secure delega-
ton that he can trade off as may best serve
his interests. If the 20 New-York delegates
are chosen by State Convention 1T IL quite
possible that every man will be committed 10
Senator Conkling, but If Sc of them are Sc
lected in the several districts there VIII not DO
a bakers dozen friendly to his candidacy.
The local gatherings will to considerable
extent reflect public sentiment, while the
State Conventions will too often be managed
by professional politicians State Committees
constituted one or two years ago VIII decide
the question as to the method OF appointing
delegates but if the worse method is selected
the friends of reform ought not to give up
the fight. The thing to do then is to en-
deavor to send delegates to the State Conven-
ton who cannot be manipulated, and who
have positive convictions as to candidates
which agree with those of the constituencies
they speak for.


II il not n day too soon TO begin the work
of creating public sentiment that will make
the Cincinnati gathering represent the best
element. III the Republican party. This work
is not limited to primary meetings and con-
vcntions. IL must originate in talks between
friends and ncighbors, on the city street. in
the clubs, on Change, at the village post
Office mt the country stOre-every place, in
short where men come together to discuss the
affairs of the day. In this work it is the
right and duty of every man to participate
who thinks there is more hope Of accomplish
ing genuine reform in tho National Admins
iration through the agency of the Republican
party than through that of its rival.
Year: 1876

The effort of our shipOwners who are op-
posed to the proceedings Of the United States
Shipping Commissioner at this port has been
transferred to Washington. There is doubtless
room for improvement IN system that works
with so much friction; bat any change that
restores the old, bad methods under which
sailors were robbed and sent to sea while
drunk, would be a grave mistake.
Year: 1876

II the latter half Of the Winter should be like the
part through which We have already passed. that
sensible injunction of Judge Sedgwicks requiring
tho Twenty third Street Railroad to remove the
snow il sweeps of its tracks viii probably not affect
materially the price Of its securities the size of its
diVilruls.
Year: 1876

Il will bo n encouragement to all men trying TO
give honest service to the city if our citizens do not
show genuine and hearty appreciation Of the good
work Mayor Wickham has been doing in his appoint
ments. New-YorlI has not had Mayor for the
last ten years whose appointments have been uni
formly so respectable and generally superior His
last nomination. that Of Mr. Allan Campbell for the
Commssionership of Public Works, is good rs
any have had within generation. No Republi-
can in the city could have made or wished for a
better one.
Year: 1876

Assuming Capt jennings of tho Alriatic to DO
man OF common sense, we cannot believe that hay-
ing sunk a ship with the loss Of all on board he was
fool enough to imagine that hecOuld keep the hnowl-
cgc of the occurrence from the world. The natural
impulse Of one who has met with the misfortune
attributed to h, officer is to throw the blame OF the
catastrophe on the other party not to swearthat 1t
never happcned and ~ all accounts agree IN repre-
.enting tho course of the sailing vessel in
this instance as highly erratc, 1t does not
seem rs if the captain of tho Adratc should
have had much difficulty in clearing himself of
blame. Sailors are somewhat given to cXaggeraion.
ana passengers on mOnOtonous sea voyage are
ready 20 liud sensation in small affairs; and 1t Is
easy enough 10 how tho slight accident reported
by Capt. jennings might have assumed enormous
proportions in their Imagination. Bat if the spars
he carried away not those Of lie Harvest Queen
we shall hear from their owner in good time.
Year: 1876

Several of the physicians who have been exam
ined in the Vincand murder case declare that it
would have been impossible to place the ball in
Carrnth's head in any part of the BRAIN where its
pre,ence would cause SO little Inconvenience. To an
unprofcssonal and hasy outsider, it may appear
that the court is now dcyoting itself almost too
much to the discussion ofdspnted points of surgical
practice 1t is of course essential in the trial OF an
Indictment for murder to ascertain whether
the victim died at tho hands Of the pris-
oner OF the hands Of the doctors; but
medical testimony in cases Of this kind is often
to be received with extreme caution. When
Stokes was tried for the murder of Fisk saw how
easily professional witnesses can be- made by adroit
counsel 10 obfuscate what perfectly clear. In
the Carruth case the difficulty il aggravated by the
fact that the ryalrcs of hostile schools of medicine
are involved, and justice. even to the doctors, re-
qnircs that We should be slow III adopting their
criticisms upon one another But however this may
be. We must all admit that, having put the ball IN
the most favorable part Of Cauuths head Mr. Lands
deserves the highest credit for his knowledge of
anatomy, good judgment. craftsmanship. and con-
sidcraton for the feelings of others.
Year: 1876

1t il gratifying TO learn that some of tho eminent
statesmen who pursue the calling of practical poll
tcs in tho capacity of Aldermen have made
inquiries about the Mayor, nominee for Commls-
-oncr of Public Works. and are pleased to express
themselves satisfied that ho is rather good sort OF
man. As Nh. Allan Campbell has been one of our
most respected citizens in private life, and one of
our most distinguished civil engineers for about the
space of a human generation. this frank admission
does equal credit to the heads and the hearts of the
Common Conncil, and Mr. Campbell will doubtless
have il engros,cd parchment, lnclosed IN
"A gold box and locked up in hls private safe
~ a gift for his poStcrity. There seems to be some
doubt whether Mr.. Campbell did not on one occa-
sion when labor was cheap, hire quantity of IT at
a cheap rate and fears expressed lest he may not
be willing to spend the public money as layishly A.
the Aldermen desire but ~ lac is not likely to vol
untccr any declaration on these points, or to give
any pledges" except pledge to do his best for the
city, We do not sec how the dilemma of the Common
Council is to loo relieved.
Year: 1876

There is a good prospect that the House will
go fairly to work upon the Appropriation bills
at an early date. This will give the chance
for an Improvement on the time-honored
custom of leaving final legislation on these
bills to the hurry and confusion of the last
hours of the session. The friends Of the Cen
tennial bill are again hopeful, and do not mean
this time to be tricked by the interposition of
some other subject for debate.
Year: 1876

Since the amnesty talk has subsided, Con-
gross will have time to consider the vital wants
of the country. definite course as to the re-
sumption of specie payment would be posi-
tive relief. While the future finance of the
nation Is at odds and ends, and there is
nothing but guess-work as to its ultimate
shape. most men hesitate, because of the added
risk, to push their old business OF start new