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Year: 1876

In their determination to regulate the
price of the HERALD the nevsdealers are not
likely to prove successful. A few hundred
middlemen cannot successfully combine
against the whole people of New York. If
they persist in their folly they will simply
bite off their own noses to spite their unbe-
nign countenances The price of the HERALD
is three cents. and they are in duty bound to
sell it at that price; but if they do not it is
easy to ind other dealers who will, or to
devise other means equally efficient for the
distribution of the paper. In our efforts to
meet public want in this matter we shall be
sustained by the public. No man wants to
pay four cents day for the HERALD when
its price is three, or to make his newsman
o present of three dollars and thirteen
cents a year. The newsman who exacts
such a demand from his customer will not
only lose the sale of the HERALD but his
customer also. Every man buys where he
can buy the cheapest, and our columns this
morning bear ample testimony to the fact
that the public will not encourage the deal
ers who overcharge them. From many diff
ferent quarters we have notice of the exac-
tions Of the dealers, showing that the public
is cooperating with us in securing the re-
duction of the price of the paper. One of
the most notable evidences of the kindly
spirit in which the reduction is re-
ceived and of q disposition to assist
US in enforcing it is the action of
Mr.. Field the Superintendent of the Third
Avenue Railroad. He has directed the con-
ductors on his line to eject any boy found
asking more than three cents for the HERALD
or trying to force other papers upon pas
sengers instead. This action is necessary
to secure tho interests and accommodation
Of people on the street cars, and we COM
mend it to the superintendents of the
First Second. Fourth. Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth and Ninth avenue lines, the Broad
way and Belt lines, and the Forty-second,
Twenty-third, Bleecker street and all other
crosstown fines. 1t is an important work
that we have undertaken-a work in which
the public is deeply interested and ready
to assist us. If the newsdealers stand in
our way it will be bad for the newsdealers.


The price Of the HERALD today and hence
r n 4 ~
Year: 1876

IT GENERAL CARY goes on talking as ne
talked to HERALD reporter yesterday, and
is reported this morning, he will soon be
come our Uncle Samuel, position to which
he is partly entitled from his association
with Grandfather Peter. He is able and ex-
oct, voluble and confident and in all mat
tsrs pertaining to craftsmanship and politi-
cal economy he is the rival Of that famous
man Of the past, who could


----dissina uisb, and divide


A hAix 'tvtxt south and southwest side
Year: 1876

Governor Tilden speaks out manfully on
the question of Southern claims, not evad-
ing the issue in any way, but meeting it
squarely in every particular. Some of the
republican leaders had charged that if the
democrats were restored to power the South
would seek to obtain payment for losses by
the late war and would possibly ask for the
assumption Of the rebel debt. This charge
was made merely for political effect, but its
insincerity is SO transparent as scarcely to
call for reply. While regarding it in this
aspect Governor Tilden yielded to the desire
OF his party to express his own views and
policy regarding the South, and these are
contained in letter which we print this
morning His policy is. simply, let bygones
be bygones The civil war is over and
oil questions pertaining to it are settled


They must not be reopened. The fourteenth
amendment must be maintained, executed
and enforced in absolute good faith. No
rebel debt can be assumed or paid, and no
loss by the emancipation of slaves or dam :
age caused by the war will be allowed,
whether covered by the fourteenth amend
ment or not. The Governor thinks the
past cannot be considered at all, but that
the only safe rule is to turn to new and
better future, and on that basis to assure
peace, reconciliation and fraternity. These
sentiments are not only manly but states
manlike. The country has too long been
fighting over again the issues settled by the
war instead Of buryinR them with the dead of
Year: 1876

corruptionists who are his supporters and
allies? Ought they not, on the contrary, to
have the good wishes Of every honest North
ern republican? Can they not hope to carry
their ticket without intimidation, when they
have the support of the most Intelligent and
honest republicans They have been SO
sure Of it that their whole plan for the can
vass avoids and necessarily excludes intim-
idation. They seek to get the negro vote by
persuasion and by al the political arts which
are practised and tolerated wherever in the
North ignorant voters are to be influenced.


G. But into the midst Of this canvass the
President chooses to inject the army. In
Northern community the army, even though
it came at the request of Governor, would
have no political effect. But in the South,
in South Carolina, it has . prodigious and
well known effect The negroes see that at
Chamberlain's call the President sends
troops. That certifes to them that Cham
berlain is General Grants man," and
turns the mass of them, against all argu-
ment, to Chamberlain. That is why troops
were called to South Carolina, and that is
why tuib lcueIhl luteLlcIcuCe III laVoT
of republican corruptionists is so iniquitous
and 80 mischievous When last year the
honest republicans of Mississippi broke
away from Governor Ames he called at once
for troops. When troops were refused him
the negroes turned against him. They no
longer believed him to possess General
Grants favor, and did not scruple to vote
against him or to stay at home. Ames knew
very we'll that if the troops had been sent
him he could have carried the State, not by
their use but by the conviction their pres
ence on his demand would inspire in the
blacks that Ames was General Grants
man." This is the secret of the use of
troops in South Carolina just now.


But this misuse of power is made by the
Northern republican leaders to support a
notoriously corrupt set of men in South
Carolina and secure their continued pre-
dominance. The honest people, repub-
licans as well as democrats, of that State,
are united in an effort to secure reform and
honest government. The managers Of the
national republican party use not merely
their influence, but extreme and dangerous
measures of military interference, to prevent
this reform, and to reinstate in power the
men who have plundered the State. That
is the situation, and it is that which North
ern voters are to consider.


Of fO<1 md
Year: 1876

RID CLorD's HOSTILE INTENTIONS were
nipped in the bud by General Crooks fore
sight and determination, and the chief has
been deposed, as if he was only Sultan or
other moro commonplace person than an
Indian warrior. This is the only way to
deal with the savages--take their guns from
them if we are going to feed them.
Year: 1876

THR PRIZE RrSo MURDER TRIAL has been
postponed until next week. The case is one
which excites great deal of interest, be-
cause its result can scarcely fail to dis
courage the exhibitions Of brutality which
have lately been of such frequent occur
renee in this country.
Year: 1876

be fulfilled at the end OF fifteen, twenty or
thirty years, and temporary officer would
disgrace himself by maintaining that the
long bonds of the government may be made
worthless by the mutations Of our party
politics. Parties come and go. but the ma
tional credit and the national honor are per-
ennial
Year: 1876

that fratricidal struggle. When the past is
entirely forgotten, and only then, will there
be perfect accord between North and South
and q return of that prosperity which only
peace and unity can quicken and create. 1t
is for these reasons that we say with Gov
ernor Tilden, let bygones be bygones.
Year: 1876

OUR TwID did not arrive yesterday, in
spite of the announcement of his coming.
1t is possible. however, for him to put his
foot upon the island which was once all his
own at almost any time now.
Year: 1876

WHATEVER MAY BE THE MERITS of the
quarrel between the New Jersey Central
Railroad and its employees, the conduct OF
the engineers in inaugurating strike which
has already closed can only meet with public
disapprobation. A Simultaneous stoppage
Of travel without warning of any kind and
regardless of the public Inconvenience and
discomfort is one of those outrages which no
community can meekly endure If tho
passengers had applied the whipping post
to an engineer who left his train and them
in the woods at midnight he would scarcely
have received his deserts. By their con-
duct the engineers have deprived them
selves of the sympathy of the public in their
contest with the company, even if they de-
served it and made it necessary besides
that the most guilty among them should be
punished in some way for their outrageous
behavior.
Year: 1876

TIE WEArHER.-The clear weather experi-
enced yesterday in New York presented .
remarkable contrast to the conditions that
prevailed in the West, North and Northeast
The barrier Of the Alleghanies, of which We
have SO frequently treated in our weather
articles, has in this particular instance exer-
cised controlling influence on our local
weather by shielding this vicinity from tho
great rain area that is yet moving over the
regions west and north of that chain Of
mountains. The depression which brought
with it the drizzling rain and the fogs Of the
last few days has moved away to the
northeast, but is followed by an
other which descended from the British
possessions to the lakes and now hangs over
Lake Huron and the adjoining regions.
High winds prevail on the western and
southern edge of this depression, and the
rain area extends southwark as far as Louis
Vile, KY, and westward to Milwaukee.
Cool and clear weather is experienced in the
South and Southwest with the increasing
pressure, but cloudiness continues in the
Northwest and North. The weather in New
York to-day will be cooler and clear or
partly cloudy. with, possibly, light rain this
morning.
Year: 1876

The Republican party, it Is with sin


eers regret that we present the asser-


ton, has made record for itself in the


campaign now ended to which it can


never refer but with absolute shame


From its leading journal, the New York


Times, and its leading orator, Bob In


gERsoLL, down through the ranks of its


papers and speakers, its tone has uni
formly been one of calumny and scan-
dalous abuse. This unjustitisble temper


WAS intensified IS the canvass progress
ed, until at its close it became too
ribsld even for ridicule. We should
much prefer TO withhold observations
like these after n political struggle is
fairly over, but justice.to to some of the most
distinguished men of the country, and to
more than sn ascertained halt of the
American people, compels the timely
Characterization Of such conduct in the
only language 1t deserves. The Demo
Gratis not only nominated the best and
purest men that were to be found, sup
posing that character would certainly go
for something in the eyes OF their oppo-
nents, but they scrupulously treated the
nominations of those opponents with a
consideration and courtesy that ought of
itself to have taught lesson in regard
TO the temper OF the four months dis
cussion.


From the Republican side, on the con-
trary, there has flowed q steady, un-
broken stream Of slander and personal
vituperation. The same Republican
press that a year ago solicited votes
without regard to party to support Gov.
TILDEN, made indecent haste to set the
fashion of raining abuse on his head,
chasing him as confederate with the
TwEKDs he brought to punishment, as a
deliberate defrsuder of the government
in respect to his income tax, as the secret
and persistent ally of secession and its
wicked schemes, as cowardly and pu-
sillsnimous deserter of his lifelong con-
victions on a sound and stable currency,
rs fraud in his professions of econo-
my in public administration, and as
man who, for the sake of Office, stood
ready to sell his country to gang of
traitors after he had first made 1t a
worthless bargain by destroying that
country's credit. Not only he, but
man of the purity of character that
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS possesses
could not escape the foul lbels that were
freely uttered by frenzied Republican
press and list of demented Republican
speakers. The cue was given by Bob
INGERsoLL, who styled him in Cooper
Institute an "exhumed cemetery remin-
iscence.,' BLAINE caught up the cry.
and tried TO outdo his riotous rival of
the prairie.
Year: 1876

The long standing dispute between Jersey City and
Hoboken IN flooding of the low lands in
latter place has been ended by the proposal
meet the sewer undcr the Ravne road with an iron
pipe three and half feet 10 diameter, by which the
water would be conducted TO the nearest point In
Horsimus Cove The plan agreed upon at tho
meeting OF both municipal bodies yesterday, and It
will cost about $50 000
Year: 1876

The members Of the Arcadan Club held their
monthly reception last evening at the Club House.
No. lag Fifth avenue The affair informal one,
but the guests present enjoyed themselves very much
IN listening 10 the music and other entertainments
offered iOr their amusement Nearly all the leading
members OF the club present at during
the evening and cxercd themselves to the
cess of tho reception.
Year: 1876

Now lands Is sane. He was insane
when he shot Carruth and until the jury
acquitted him last week on the ground Of
insanity. To-day he is turned loose,
free man. This insanity dodge had
better be abolished If lawful punishment
10 to be hoped for. There is no one
thing which 80 much tends to encourage
lynch law and vigilance committees Is
this ''insane method Of committing MUIR
der.
Year: 1876

TIE engine which is to drive the ma.
chinery on seventeen acres of Centennial
ground will be of $500 horse power, and
will cost $4,000. Perhaps it will enable
foreign visitors to recognize the power
behind the throne which makes this
country what it is.
Year: 1876

TIE material out of which the fabric
known ~ Chinese grass cloth is made is
represented Is being very plentiful, and is
likely to be substituted for hemp, As it
is much stronger. It works into cloth
with cotton, wool and silk, with good eff.
feet. It might be put to good use in the
shape Of ropes we'll noosed, so many Of
which arc needed for the protection Of
society, in these degenerate times.
Year: 1876

The champion American card
player has, it appears, been run
ming little game very much to
his own pecuniary advantage among
the aristocratic habitues of the
London clubs. lie, singularly
enough, found his match in the
Prince of Wales, who, if not equal
to the graver affairs of state, is
said TO be remarkably successful
adept in running a lone hand. The
story goes that the great American
poker player-the name is not
given-having distinguished him.
self by his luck and skill, both in
his own country and upon the con-
tinent Of Europe, resolved to try
his fortune among the London
clubs. The most redoubtable play
ers OF The metropolis attempted in
vain to hold their own against this
skilful strategist. His fame at last
attracted The attention Of the Prince
of Wales, who expressed a desire
to try bout with him at Marl-
borough House. The night ar
rived and while the party were wait
ing the coming of the Prince, our
knight of the lucky diamond anus
ed himself by winning a few thou
sand from the noble lords in wait
ing. AT late hour Albert Edward
made bis appearance, and the game
at once began. The American won.
Again and again they played dou-
bic or quits with the same results.
AT last the luck changed, and the
royal All Sin rose from his chair as
rich as when he entered it. The
lords in waiting, inspired by. the
Princes good fortune, now wished
to go on playing double or quits
until fortune smiled. Our Amer
lean cousin did not, however, per-
ceive it in that light; he might go
on playing double or quits with
royalty, and be nothing the better
for it; lie did not feel called upon
to show the same Difference to the
aristocracy. He left the winner Of
e12,000.
Year: 1876

give an order, he had cut the string
attached to the weight, let down
the hammer Of the revolver, cut
the cords which bound me, and
helped me to my feet.


/ told my story. ami we imme-
diately put the detectives on the
track Of the fugitive Before morn
ing he was in one of the police -ta-
ton cells, and the box OF gold where
it was safe.


On examining the clock next
morning, found I had forgotten
to wind it mp the previous evening
and it had run completely down
and stopped at exactly the right
moment, so / was saved lit
orally by neglect The alarm
went off within ten seconds after
started the clock again.


Mr.. aillngiord had fortunately
been so much troubled by the mon
ey that he dressed himself and
came to the door at midnight to
assure himself that it was safe.


l received present Of $500 from
him, and remained in the employ
of the firm until legacy Of S10,-
600, left Inc by a distant relative,
rendered me Independent, after
which I retired to this little village
on the bank of the Hudson, to
spend the remainder of my life in
the society Of my daughter and her
family. For Nellie married o
thriving country merchant, and
three lovely children cluster around
her freside, who often climb upon
my knee, and beg me to repeat 10
them the story Of my adventure.
Year: 1876

for your noble kindness. A conveyance will
come Immediately to take you to your new
residence. When you are fairly established
there, your friend, the writer of this, will do
himself the honor of calling on YOU


Respectfully yours, Howard MORGAN.


William Edgarton looked at his wife as he
finished reading, and both burst into tears.
Well did they know the name of Howard
Morgan; the upright and high minded old
bachelor 1t was in his employ that Will
liam Edgarton had received the serious in
jury that had disabled his left arm for life.
yet strange to say he had never seen the rich
man, his business being done principally by
an agent He had no boubt but his visitor
was none other than MIR. Morgan.


True to the promise contained in the letter,
conveyance came for the Edgartons, and
without hesitation they entered and were
driven to their handsome and pleasantly stu
ated house. They found it prepared for i'm
mediate occupation-even to the plentiful
fires and smoking breakfast on the table,


He received all the grateful thanks the be-
wildered Edgartons tried to make him, and
taking seat on the sofa, he drew them
down on each side OF him.


He was we'll dressed now, and Mrs Edgar
ton wondered that she had not noticed the
extreme kindness of his countenance on the
preceding evening.


My good friends, he said, taking a hand
of each, I'm begin to explain a little mys-
terry. had heard of the misfortune of one
of the workmen, through my agent, and that
his family were in destitute circumstances.
Before could trust myself to do anything
for you | wished to ascertain the true state
of affairs, and last nights experience satisfied
me. When find charity and true goodness
7 I - ,l,,
warded, even in this life. And now Mr..
Edgarton, am in want of deputy manager,
and promise the situation to you, when you
shall be able to endure the fatigue. The sal
ary is two hundred pounds year, and per-
haps your pretty wife can manage affairs
comfortably on that-eh, Mrs. Edgarton?'
and the old man cast a good-humored glance
into her tear-wet face.


That was happy day for Mr. and Mrs
Edgarton. 1t was alsoa happy day far the
charitable Mr.. Morgan, and no doubt the
angel who records the good deeds of men
wrote many shining line against his name
that day. William Edgarton assumed the
post offered him in his establishment. and
faithfully were his duties discharged, and
more than satisfied his employer.


Mrs. Edgarton grew to be the merriest,
blithest little woman to be found anywhere.


Mr.. Morgan spends many delightful
evening at their house, holding their bright
eyed little Howard on his knee, and telling
him pleasant stories of the great and good.
Year: 1876

Gen. Buffers daughter, now the wife of
the unfortunate Ames, was lovely girl in
every sense of the word blessed with an ami
able disposition, engaging manners, and a
sweet, shrinking delicacy of manner charming
to behold, while her face was radient with
purity and replete with an expressible beauty,
Her hair, which was very luxuriant, was
deep, rich auburn, and her skin of the fine,
soft whiteness which usually accompanies
hair so warmly tinged. Every one wondered
from whence gentle Blanche Butler derived
her beauties of person and character, for her
mother is by no means handsome, and al
though very worthy woman, was leading
the life of an actress when Gen. Butler mar
ried her. The daughter evidently inherits
her charms from some distant ancestor, who
perhaps in his or her day we're numbered
among lhe inhabitants of sylvan shades.
Year: 1876

A gentleman who was obliged to ride
over the Woonsocket branch of the New
York and New England railroad, and
had been greatly annoyed by having
packages stolen from him in the cars,
concluded to trap the thief. He pro-
cured long, striped snake, put him in
a collar box, and, on entering the cars,
laid it on the seat beside him. Soon a
portly old lady came putting into the
car and took a seat beside the gentleman
in question, who was apparently alb
sorbed in reading an evening paper. 1t
wasn't long before the box disappeared
under her shawl, and her curiosity soon
led her to open the box to look at her
prize, and the snake glided into her lap.
The scene can better be imagined than
described, but that man never lost any
more packages.
Year: 1876

Prof. Clark Maxwell says: "The
mean energy in one cubic foot of sun
light is about 0.0000000882 of foot
pound, and the mean pressure on a
square foot is 0.0000000S82 of a pound
weight. A fat body exposed to sun
light would experience this pressure on
Its illuminated side only, and would
therefore be repelled from the side upon
which the light falls. Calculated out,
this gives the pressure of sunlight equal
to about two and half pounds per
square mile. Between the two and
half pounds deduced from calculation
and the fifty tons obtained from
experiment the difference is great, but
no greater than is often the case between
theory and experiment"
Year: 1876

One sunny day Love chose to stray


Adown rosy path forbidden,
Wnere Mischief deep in ambush lay, ..t
And watched the snare meath flowers. hidden
Love tumbling in, began to shout


For Mischief's aid, lest he should smother
" You little demon, let me out,


Or III report you TO my mother"


Said Mischief, "Ill not set you free


Unless you share your power with me,
And give OF every heart you gain,


One-half to JOY and half to pain"
Love struggled, but in vain, alas!


He was not born TO prove martyr,
And, sad to tell IL came to pass


He gave in TO the little Tartar.
Love few TO Venus in pet,


And cried, when he had told his story
so, Queen Of Beauty, never let


That little imp wear half my glory"
The goddess with look sedate,
Replied, "I cannot alter fate,


But you shall conquer still, my boy,
I'll make loves pain more sweet than joy.
-Scribner's Magazine.