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Year: 1876

We have no doubt that the verdict which
sentenced Rubenstein to the scaffold is just
one We have never seen any reason to
think the contrary. But, at the same time,
it will be mistake if this sentence is car
ried out without hearing before the Court
of Appeals. Such hearing is the un-
doubted right of every one in peril of life
by legal sentence. The only trouble is
that the law is SO loosely constructed that
this right depends upon the whim of judges
who may be under the pressure of an angry
and unreasoning public opinion. Ruben
stein is an alien. He belongs to small and
peculiar sect, sect which, from its paucity
of numbers, its peculiar faith and its sorrow
full traditions of persecution and suffering;
is entitled to more than usual consideration
from those who administer our laws. There
should be no possible right denied to this
prisoner which is open to any other citizen.
Yet We have the courts reprieving Dolan
from time to time and giving him o
hearing before the Court of Appeals.
Dolan is under sentence of death for
a murder much more atrocious than





of an innocent, unsuspecting citizen who
was striving to defend his property People
will ask why is it that the murderer Dolan-
and no one, we believe, doubts that he is q
murderer, and justly under sentence of
death-can have SO many privileges, while
this poor Israelite is denied them all. We
think that Dolan is entitled to his hearing
before the Court of Appeals. We would not
withhold from him any privilege of citizen
ship; but we ask the same right for Ruben
stein. We cannot help thinking that if
Rubenstein were defended with the persist
ent ability shown in other cases he might
secure this right. 1t seems to be miscar-
riage of justice to deny it to him.


The truth is that our whole law of capital
punishment needs revision. 1t should be
more certain and swift. When prisoner is
condemned to death he should be entitled
to an appeal to the highest tribunal in the
State. 1t should be made the duty of the
Court of Appeals to hear it without delay
! Once the sentence is confirmed there should
be only short time before the execution.
These delays are unjust to the people, who
suffer from the delays in justice, and uni ust
to the prisoner, who hangs between life and
death like the victim of some horrible
Chinese torture. The law does not wish to
revive the torture, no matter the enorm ity
Of the offence.


| Let us have the whole system of capital
punishment revised, and, in the meantime
we trust that some judge will be brave
enough to give Rubenstein as good chance
for his life as Dolan. There should not be
one code of justice for the Jew and another
for the Gentle.
Year: 1876

The announcement comes officially that
we are to have at least two princes with us
for the Centennial Exhibition. The Emperor
Of Brazil will sail in a few days from Rio
Janeiro in Brazilian man-of-war and di-
rectly for New York. The second son of the
King of Sweden will come later The EN-
peror of Brazil is one of the most distin-
guished of living monarchs, not only be-
cause of his ancestry, which is of the high
est but from his patriotism and personal
character. AT time when it is generally
thought that prince is only another name
for n rich and privileged vagabond the En-
peror of Brazil is one of tn he most indus
trious of students and among the most adj
vanced thinkers of modern times. He comes
from a sister American nation, in whose for
tunes we have always felt profound and
friendly interest. lie will have republ-
can, which he will see to ba even moro than
n royal, welcome The son of the King of
Sweden will also be welcomed with unusual
hcartiness. No European country has shown
so much interest in the Centennial rs Swc-
den. We have a vast number of Swcdes,
and no people have adapted themselves so
readily to the higher and better duties of
citizenship America owes n great deal to
the influence of the scandinavian character
in building up her States and Territories,
and a visit from tho son of tho King of
Sweden and Norway will be peculiarly graf
flying.


IT is hardly to be expected that We shall
have an overflow Of foreign visitors. Any
such calculation is wild one, based upon
our American enthusiasm and our DISPOSE
ton to regard tho Exhibition as new and
brilliant .oy which no ono has ever seen be-
fore, and which all the world will hurry to
scc But oil tho world, with the exception
Of the United States and Brazil, have seen
Year: 1876

On February General Schenck profered
his resignation, and on the 9th was informed
that the President did not deem it necessary
to act on that proffer, but on the 11th he was
informed that the President had recon-
sidered the subject and would accept the
resignation. He, therefore, wrote his resig-
nation of the 18th and mailed it on the 10Th.
On the 21st, when this document was two
days out, he asked leave of absence to re-
turn to the United States and face his ac-
cusers. Such leave was accorded on the
23d, but he was informed that the inquiry
was only into the conduct of the State De-
partment, and that consequently he had no
accusers. On the Goth he was told that his
appearance before the committee would be
appropriate, and he said he would sail on
the steamer of the 18th of March, and re-
quested that action on his resignation be
suspended. On the Sd of March he was told
that action on the resignation could not be
suspended, that it would be acted on as soon
as received. 1t was then thirteen days out.
He sailed next day-March f. His resigna-
ton was received here on the same day. He,
therefore, left London ION leave of alb
sence" on the same day on which his resig-
nation was received in Washington. If he
had sailed on the 18th he need not have
come on leave of absence, but might have
come as Minister resigned. sBut then he
would have been some days without the
cover of his diplomatic privileges, and might
have been annoyed" by the courts.
Year: 1876

G1BRALrAR, in addition to being an Eng
lish fortress, is the southern headquarters of
Spanish smuggling. AS England backs her
impious opium trade in the East with all the
force of the Empire, so she looks with a
kindly eye on the smuggling operations car
ried on under her guns at the Rock, and it
remains to be seen whether she will sur
render the felucca captured by the Spanish
,oastguard as q smuggler and recaptured by
Its own crew. We fear that the Spaniards
have not guns enough to make their de-
mands reach the ears of the British govern
menA
Year: 1876

THE HoRBBLE TALES OF THE SEA which we
instinctively recoil from as morbid unreali-
ties. but which experience proves are but
too possible and too true, have q fit compan-
ion in the story of the survivors of the Brit
ish ship Great Britain.
Year: 1876

THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT is determined
30 follow the lead of the United States in
regard to the carrying of Transatlantic mails
by abolishing the contract system and select
ing vessels for their speed for the service
Ind paying by weight. We are glad to be
Of service 10 England.
Year: 1876

these exhibitions, and, after Vienna, Paris
and London, few Frenchmen or Germans, OF
even Englishmen. will be willing to risk the
journey over the seas to look at a mountain
of quartz and wilderness of whirling ma
chinery. We shall have a few distinguished
men interested in the growth of the country
or who will come for political reasons, like
the Emperor of Brazil and the Prince of
Sweden. We shall have few adventurous
sportsmen who will drop in at the Centen-
nial on their way to the hunting grounds Of
the far West. We shall have commercial
travellers who will come with their wares.
But there will be no general coming of the
people from any foreign land. The ocean il
too wide and too stormy, and, as we have
said, the Centennial, so far as the Exhibi-
ton goes, is an old story.


The real value of the Centennial will be
as On American show for American eyes. So
far as the royal guests are concerned the
more who come the more opportunity we
shall have to do them honor as the repre-
sentatives of nations with whom we are on
terms of peace, and whose presence with as
will be gracious courtesy which we shall
only be too happy to acknowledge.


PROFESSOR SILLIMAN, who gave evidence
before the Committee on Foreign Affairs OF
the House of Representatives in reference to
his connection with the Emma mine, seems
to have been unfortunate in the cable synop-
sis of his letter to Mr.. Hewitt which was
transmitted to England. He quoted in this
letter the very telegram which is now cabled
back as o discovery. We wish that every
thing in connection with the wretched busi-
ness could be as easily explained as this
blunder of the cable epitomizer for the Eng
lish papers. 1t needs no Fictitious aid OF
telegraphic blundering or partisan dema-
goguery to make the selling of the shares Of
worthless mine to the English people
appear disgraceful swindle, let the par
ties concerned shift the blame among them
selves as they may.
Year: 1876

FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
The General Situation-Wall Street


Within and Without.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Review of The Several Markets-Gold
Money and Foreign Exchange


Government and Railway Bonds
Year: 1876

this MAGNIFICENT metropolis for the young and ardsut
that neither of them would consent to put up with
the duller interest of smaller communtiesD On the
strength of the Adjustable Folding-Chair Agency
business one of them "took unto himself wife,
and all three boarded at expensive hotels sportsd


fine wardrobes and jewelry and put on airs Of lesur
dignity. and commercial consequence The propre-
tress OF the A. +. c. addressed to them "A friendly
remonstranceD to which they paid no heed, but
went on "boardng at expensive hotels and putting
ON airs of leisure dignity. and commercial conss-
ouencen as aforesaid. We know nothing OF the
Chair but it is not to be denied that the pant OF
her lawyer for her. gave the defendants good "sit
ting down. There were roars of laughter and re-
served decision, for which probably the amused
general reader does not care copper.


THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC has always been stand.
ard manual of election statistics and political intel
li0ence This year its pages will be scanned mora
closely than ever before, owing to the absorbing In
terest which the public has taken in the Presidential
contest We are sparing no pains to secure accuracy
In every page and table, so that members Of all po
litcal parties will refer to it with absolute conf.
dcnce The Hon. Edward Mcpherson, the former
Clerk of the House of Representatives who has won
a national reputation as the author OF series Of
political hand-boos Is now the editor Of the ALMA
MAC. Underhs supervision it will be the most in
teresting political compend which has ever been
issued from this Office. In addition TO complete and
accurate election returns from every State and Ter
rtory it will contain invaluable information in
gard to the great constitutional questions which are
now agitating the public mind The Constitution.
the Amendments, National and State, the electoral
vote, the party platforms in 1876, and thorough
and careful analysis of the electoral votes cast in
every Presidential canvass for more than half CEN
tury, are among the many features which viii be OF
special interest this Winter The general statistics
have been very judiciously compiled, the aim being
to present the results and the facts Of govern
ment in the most comprehensive manner. Alto
gether The TRIBUNE ALMANAC, which will be issoed
within fortnight, will be handbook which no
wcllregulated politician business man can afford
to be without.
Year: 1876

considered very good for the times, and that
Mr.. Johnston will not only get back his money
but will not lose the interest. He has done so
much for Art in this community that all will
be glad to see Art paying him back with
liberal hand
Year: 1876

The accident the othe day the Elevated Rail-
road proves TO have been comparatively trivial
affair Similar accidents occur on the surface roads
nearly every snow storm and do not reach the dig
nifty of n three line paragraph III the newspapers.
Those on the Elevated Road attract attention,
through the popular belief that any serious break
age there would result in great danger to life, on
account of the hight of the cars above the street.
Yetwe think nothing gofrinnng over trestle work i'm
measurably less secure, with not one hundredth
part as much protection against the possibility of
hying the track. almost every time we take rail-
road Journey The present Elevated Railroad is not
by any means the best model for such structure.
but, all things considered, it has been surprising
success, and its passengers thus far have had
smaller percentage of accident and less danger,
especially after snow storms, than those who make
their way up town in horse cars, stages or hacks.


The Supreme Court lin Chambers was immensely
amused on Wednesday last by the reading of one of
tho most elegant, thrilling rhetorical and exquis-
iely written of afidavits The plaintiff in the
was the Adjustable Folding-Chair Company, which
body corporate turned out 10 be only one Isabella
Wallace. The defendants were her or its agents,
who had failed to account for goods sold to the
amount of 81 800 The affidavit of Mrs. Wallace
set forth that Marks of the defendants applied
for an agency but at first refused. Then. says
and swears Mrs. Wallace. he lifted up the flood
gates of his morbdly sensitive emotional nature
and poured out upon the affiant shower of tears.


She says further that being woman the tears
touched her, and she was moved with generous and
motherly sympathy for the tender-hearted YOUTH
She allowed him to form an agency company, auxi-
iary to the Adjustable Folding-Chair Company. She
expected the agents to travel but they Seemed so
captivated with the aurements and fascinations Of
Year: 1876

The Government order prohibiting code or
cipher messages to or from Cuba will hamper
our trade with that island and cause consider
able inconvenience. In face of vexatious
regulations like this it is absurd for the Span
iards to contend that the Gem OF the Antil-
"les" +" is not in a state of war.
Year: 1876

BY giving permission to all Incorporated gas
companies TO lay mains in the streets the
aldermen have taken the most promising
method of defeating the present monopoly. 1t
is vet an open and much disputed question
whether gas made from petroleum will meet
all the requirements of city use; but it is not
at all a question whether better gas cannot be
furnished than what we now have, and at con-
siderably lower prices.
Year: 1876

1t was picturesque of course, but 1t was of
no particular use for eleven women and
twenty-one men-all students-tO unfurl a red
flag 10 a church at st. Petersburg, and set up
a shout for Liberty" The Russian socialists
cannot now expect to divert the public mind
from the Eastern Question. Domestic reform
must wait until diplomacy or war has put that
In the way of settlement.
Year: 1876

The first step toward a compromise is an en-
cOuraging one. The composition OF the Senate
Committee is such that the parties within the
parties are all fairly represented, and the
minority are allowed the services of some Of
their best members. Indeed, if either of the
parties has any reason to complain of its rep
resentatves it is certainly not the Democrats.
Mr.. Thurman and Mr.. Bayard are undOubt-
cdly the ablcst men the minority have on the
floor of the Senate, and Mr.. Ransom, though
he is rather one Of those who is led than
one of those who leads, is SOutherner
of high character and moderate views. This
fairness in the treatment of the minority
Speaker Randall promises TO reciprocate in the
appointment of the House Committee, allowing
the Republicans one more member than most
Of the Democrats have heretofore been dis
posed to cOncede The negotiations toward
compromise begin, therefore, with spirit Of
fairness apparently prevailing on both sides.
There will be need Of it all.
Year: 1876

communicated with, and all possible efforts
made for the capture Of the thief. The bank
advertise that they will pay reward Of $s,ooo
for information that will lead to the recovery OF
the stolen money and conviction of the thief, or
$1,000 for information that will secure and con-
viet the thief, without the money.
Year: 1876

The following were the receipts and shipments OF
the leading articles Of produce in this city during
the twenty -four hours ending at o'clock on
Saturday morning, and for the corresponding tiE.e
last year:
Year: 1876

Summer bathes the world in sun
shine and perfumes it with the tender
breath of roses, but there will always
be one dark, marring blot on the face
of nature SO long as mothers will in
sist on cutting their boys hair at
home. A boy with h0me-cr0pped
head would ruin a landscape in para
disc. .. .,,..a
Year: 1876

part of the country, depends upon the
attractions itsean offer to- siab6E 46 i'm.
migration and to capital, Int hSorers
will not so and capital will not be ven-
tured where the constitution Hffd the
laws are set at defiance, and distraction
and apprehension and alarm take
the place of peace-loving and law
abiding social life


All parts of the constitution are
sacred, and must be sacredly observed.
the parts that are new no less than the
parts that are old. The moral and
national prosperity Of the Southern
States can be most effectually advanced
by 4 hearty and generous recognition
of the rights of all by ala recog-
milton without reserve or exception
With such recognition, fully accord
ed, it will be practicable to promote,
by the influence of all legitimate
agencies Of the general government,
the effo: is of the people of those States
to obtain for themselves the blessings
of honest and capable State govern.
ment.


If elected, l. shall consider it not only
my duty. but it will be, my ardent de-
sire to labor for the attainment of this
end. Let me assure my cOuntrymen
of the southern states, that if I shall
be charged with the duty of organic
ing an administration it will be one
which will regard and cherish their
truest interests-the interests Of the
white and of the colored people both
and equally which will put forth
its best efforts to that end in 4 civil
policy which will wipe out forever
the distinction between north. and
south III our common country.
THE SECOND CENTURY.


With IL civil service organized upon
system Which will secure purity, ex-
pericnce, efficiency and economy, 4
strict regard for the public welfare
solely in appointment, and the speedy,
thorough and unsparing prosecution
and punishment of all public officers
who bctray official trusts; with /.
sound currency with education free
to all; with simplicity and frugality
in public and private affairs; with Il
fraternal spirit of harmony prevailing
with the people of all sections and
classes, we may reasonably hope that
the second century of our existence as
Il nation will. by the blessing of God,
be prominent as al era of good feeling.
and Il period of progress. prosperity
and happiness.


Very respectfully, your fellow-citizen,


[Signed.1 K. B. HAYES.
Year: 1876

1t is said that if man is walking
tor health and enjoyment, four. miles
an hour is the best gait. This may be
true as regards health, but for enjoy.
ment we remember one night when
it took us over four hours to walk a
mile. 1t happened, however, that the
old folks had gone to camp-metine
and she had the night key, and as fal
as health was concerned we din't
.eali care If it took all night.
Year: 1876

WE understand that an effort is be Ing made before the,Board of Super visors of Yavapai county to throw out the Clifton vote upon the basis thai the Recorder registered the voters and gave certificates before their name. were placed upon the Great Register When the facts are understood We do not suppose that this objection will have any weight with fair and impar. iial judges. The fact is that the AS. seSsor did mot visit Clifton. and tbe only way the voters of this precinct could have the privilege If voting was Tor each voter to. % in person, some tour hundred miles, 10 Prescott and get registered, -sor sfor the Recorder to go to Clifton, issue certificates and re co'd the same upon the Great Register on his return to Prescott This we nm. derstand was done and no one claim $ any fraud in the premises. The rlqbts Of the electors have been secured and the spirit of the law has been fairly compiled with; to throw this vote out upon mere technical quibble. would result in expense and trouble to the parties who claim benefit by the dis iTanchiSement of the voters of thi, precinct Congress or any court of jus hce would net for moment sustain such a proposition.
Year: 1876

case there was no such tragic end


to the story. A young doctor who
happened to be called in, after the


malady had already endured for


twenty-seven hours, was clever or


lucky enough to effect a cure by
"hydrotherapic" treatment. The
account given of the case by the


Paris paper does not afford any clue
to the cause of so strange a seizure;
but it may serve as an awful warn
ing to those reckless persons who,
like Lord Dundrearg, profess to
delight in a good sneeze. There is,
indeed, some reason for alarm just
now. Sneezing, according to the
scientific account of it, is caused
by irritation of the inner membrane
of the nose. And since snuff-taking
has been so completely banished


from fashionable society there is
reason to fear that the membrane
in question must be a good deal
more sensitive, and perhaps more
irritable, than it was a century ago.
Year: 1876

Who says that American life is
stupid, that it is utterly devoid Of
the elements of romance, and that
it is as commonplace as plank
road oc 0 grain elevator? On q
single page of a Western exchange
there is enough raw material ia
stock a dozen sensational novels.
Here is the checkered life of an
enamored gardener in Denver, who,
after being deceived by his wife in
California and rejected by another
woman, turned hermit and took tC
liquor and finally to strychnine


Here is a beautiful young Mormon
lass working in o hair store at Sal
Year: 1876

but it was perfect, and very grand.
He looked the great Cardinal all
over, while the others, many Of
more majestic presence, might have
been ordinary men dressed in the
ecclesiastical purple"
Year: 1876

There is touch of pathos about doing
even the simplest thing 'for the last time" !"
1t is not alone kissing the dead that gives
you this strange pain. You feel it when
you have looked your last time upon some
scene you have loved-when you stand in
some quiet city street where you know that
you will never stand again. The actor play
ing his part for the last time, the singer
whose voice is cracked hopelessly, and who
after this once will never stand before the
sea of upturned faces disputing the plaud-
its with fresher voices and fairer forms,
the minister who has preached his last SER
mon-tEese all know the hidden bitterness
of the two words " never again" We put
away, ,ouriboyish. toys with an odd heartache.
We were too old to walk any longer on our
stills, too tall to play marbles on the side
walk. Yet there was pang when we
thought we had played with our merry
things for the last time, and lfe's serious,
grown up work was waiting for US. Now
we do not want the lost toys back. Life has
larger and other playthings for us. May it
not be that these too shall seem in the
light Of some far-cff day as the boyish
games seems to our manhood, and We shall
learn that death Is but the opening of the
gate into the land of promise ?-BiShop
Foster.