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Year: 1875

SMOOTHING LAwNs.-A very easy and
practicable method of smoothing the
surface of,a lawn that is we'll turfed
with slight inequalities in it, is to cart
on good earth that is finely divided and
then 20 over it with board scraper.
This 6lls the holes and low spots, and
the grass will prick through the loose
earth holding it in place until firmly
established
Year: 1875

A Rochester weather prophet says
that thuoder and lightning will be the
order Of the day for the month Of Janu-
ary; there will be very little wind. and
no ice will form Of sufficient thickness
to pay for storing for summer use.
Year: 1875

"existing laws" That is the standing
answer of men who now ask for nearly
forty millions of new taxes and begin by
laying the heaviest on the poor mans
sugar. Not dime of this money ought
to be voted. lfthe Administration will
not cut down the expenditures and stop
the corruption, let it be forced by neces-
sity. The people demand that economy
in the Government which they are com
PEELED to practice themselves. ..' ,


What makes this scheme for taxation
more offensive is the assurance given to
the House by Mr.. Dawes in the expiring
hour Of the last session on June 22d,
when he and Mr. Garfield glorifed each
other and their party. Mr.. Dawes then
declared:


"Not only the current expenditures
will be found met by the receipts of the
Government, but there will be over and
above more than enough TO meet the sink
ing fund, so that the policy in operation
at the commencement of this Admins
tration, and adhered to through all these
adversities, will still be continued.


That policy is to reduce the tares on the
one side and the expenditures on the
otler keeping in view two things, the
safety Of the sinking fund and moderate
reduction ofthe public debt from twenty
five millions dollars.


81 believe the sinking fund will be
safe with the present receipts and with
the reduction of expenditures for the
next fiscal year."


These pledges were made only seven
months ago, and after an alleged exam
ination Of the whole condition of the
Treasury. Contrast them with the stu
alton to-day and determine how much
credit Mr.. Dawes and his party are en-
titled to ask from the people,
Year: 1875

THE Southern Democrats in Congress
have issued noble and patriotic appe al
to the Democrats of the South to bear
and forbear, keep the peace and bide
their time The counsel is honorable in
the giving, and ifit is followed the day Of
the deliverance of the Southern people
is at hand.
Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Feb, IS.-The power of
Congress to repeal the, Pacific Mail sub
sidy, which is in the form of a contract
made for ten years at the. rate of of $780,
900 per year, will beroonsidered by the
Senate Judiciary Committee at its next
meeting. Itis statedthat a majority of
the committee are of the opinion that
Congress cannot abrogate the contract
SO long as the company complies faith
fully with the stipulation set forth in the
agreement. If the committee are to be
relieved, however, they must need make
quick work of it, inasmuch as the Senate
Postofice Committee have instructed Mr..
West to report the Postal bill, and no
action was taken by the committee re.
viving the subsidy section Of the, bill
eliminated by large majority vote of
the House.
Year: 1875

Mr.. Poland from the select Committee
on Arkansas Affairs reported resolution
that the report of the committee be ac-
cepted and that, in the judgment
of the House, no interference with
the existing government in that State by
any department of the government is adj
visable. He gave notice that he would
call it up as early as possible next week,


Adjourned.
Year: 1875

THE crops Of the South are simply
magnificent this year. They have not
been equaled since the war. More
over, the apprehensions that the pro-
tracted rains would destroy them by
running the Mississippi over its banks
are groundless, as The low stage of
water in the Lower Mississippi and its
tributaries leaves abundant room for
the water coming down from the Ohio
and Missouri.
Year: 1875

TIE ENGLISH REPUBLICANS are max
ing all the political capital they can
out of the intended visit Of the Prince
Of Wales TO India at the expense of
the nation. Twelve thousand persons
held an indignation meeting in Hyde
Park, and after a violent speech by
Mr.. Bradiaugh, adopted a resolution
of protest. The bitterness of feeling
is shown by the facts that eight per
sons who voted against the resolution
were mobbed and that the police had
TO protect them.
Year: 1875

CHARLESTON, May 2lst, 1879,
Special Correspondence Of the Intcliguncrr
The steamer Emma Graham, which
had been chartered to transfer the officer
Of the State, and the paraphernalia d
their respective departments, to the new
Capital at Wheeling, arrived here at ten
O'Clock this morning under command oI
Commodore John Mcclure, and made fast
to the wharf amid the booming Of cannon


All the State officers came aboard and
selected their quarters for the passage,
The public property, which was inycnto.
ricd yesterday and last night, remains
here for the present, subject to the cmcr.
gcncies Of the new situation as they may
develop themselves after reaching Wheel.
ing,


4 copy Of Magic Relief Wards injunc.
tion was served on the officers Of the
Graham Immediately on her arrival, Tor
fear some Of them might engage in run
ming the blockade with the precious
archives on board. Eternal vigilance is
the price Of liberty, you know.


a large crowd Of citizens came ON
board the Graham to bid the Governor
goodbye. After this ceremony had been
gone through with the boat left Charles.
ton for the seat oi government at half.
past IL o'clock, midst II parting serenade
OF booming cannon. REPoRTER
Year: 1875

The Roeklinquarries are employing
about the usual number of men, and
are getting out some very fine stone.
The business is rapidly increasing.
More stone was got out during 1874
than in any two previous years, and
the business for 1876 promises to be
much larger.
Year: 1875

Yesterday morning a bell was cast
for Confidence Engine Co., No. 2, by
Mr.. Dupuy, in the rear of Mangin &
Co.'s machine shop. A number of
Councilmen and others were present
to witness the interesting work. The
bell metal comprised copper, block
tin and silver, 120 ounces of the last
being introduced. Unfortunately the
metal fell some ten or fifteen pounds
short of the quantity required and the
consequence was that the handle or
pendant was bobbed off at half its
proper size. otherwise the bell was
perfect. Last evening it was hung up
and tested, and proved to possess fine
tone and volume. At first it was the
intention of the founder to re-cast it,
but we almost doubt his ability to
improve on the first attempt, though
it be little short of it's full proper
tions. The weight of the bell is about
75O pounds. ~" @
Year: 1875

WILL not the Legislature investigate
the Hobbs-Burch affair? Let it be
sifted to the bottom; let the guilty
suffer, and let not the odiUm rest on
the Democratic party. The whole party
of the State demands an investigation,
and if there be a black sheep among rs,
the sooner we are nd of him the better.
The prosperity and perpetuity of the
party requires this, and it Is the duty
Of our members to look to it. Let
there be no Sinking; come to the
mark, and if the parties are not guilty,
let 1t be manifested after a thorough
investigation, thus putting an end to
the matter.-DOUer Record.


The Record IS right. Public senti-
ment demands imperatively that the
investigation be made, no matter whom
1t may hurt,
Year: 1875

Part Of the sub-COmmittee Of Ways and
Means returned from New 7 ork this morn
ing, and the rest will follow tomorrow
night. Those here feel confident that all
the main facts will now come out. The
committee, besides the points developed in
the evidence, have obtained much valuable
information and many clues that viii as
sist in the discovery Of the paIties who han
died Twins and StOclwell's money. There
is considerable surprise on all sides over
the developments in regard to each.
Year: 1875

oAKEY HALL is going upon the stage.
In adopting the theatrical profession and
abandoning that of law, he says that he
simply follows congenial inclination. He
thinks, in short that he is better fitted to
be an actor than a lawyer or politician. 1t
is seriously 10 be hoped that his example
will find many imitators among the poll
ticians generally and journalists particularly.
The country would be much better of, for
example, if about two thirds Of the sub
detectives on Newspaper Row would go to
saving wood or blacksmithing for liveli-
hood. The especial advantage of this sug-
gestion resides in the fact that while the
woodsawyers and blacksmiths might posi-
bly, gain something, the profession of jour
nalism could not lose anything.
Year: 1875




THE LATEST NEWS from the Old World
brings the unpleasant intelligence of gen.
eral shrinkage in business. The export
and import trade has decreased greatly
within the past few months, and gives posi-
tive evidence of greater shrInkage In the
future. The principal onus of this trouble
falls upon Great Britain, whose well regu-
lated commerce and wide de-spread and ample
manufacturing facilities are supposed to be
in the best conditioned any country on the
globe. For the past two years great deal
of complaining has been heard In this coun-
t-y respecting the hard times, and much
abuse and many unfounded and Inconsistent
charges have been laid at the door of the
Republican administration because of its
existence; but, in the present state of affairs
in Europe, we find the charges positively
and completely denied. The party that
has successfully carried nation through
long and expensive war, which burdened
the Government with an enormous debt of
nearly three billions of dollars, and then in
less than decade of years reduced that
great Indebtedness nearly. one third, has
record which OF itself would refute these
inconsistent charges without the help even
of these remarkable evidences in Europe,
which proves beyond the preadventure of
a doubt that the Republican party is not
responsible for the present stagnation of
business as has been alleged, 1t has arisen
simply from a wild disposition to rush
blindly into extravagant speculation and
from other causes, which are bound to
occur sooner or later in the Life of every
nation. While thousands of our artisans
and laborers arc thrown out Of employ
ment- we find that tens of thousands are
meeting with the same unfortunate fate in
the Old World under all forms of govern
ment and under good and evil admistra-
tions.
Year: 1875

Autumn is nearly passed away and win
ter is having on fast after; the harvest
sheaves are garnared, the biting breath Of
the frost king has nipped the forest leaves,
and they have fallen; the hills look desc
late in barrenness, and the mountains, in
rugged steep and jutting crag, in gloomy
pine and sombre fir, stand out against the
cold, gray sky in defiant mien towards the
searching force of winds and storms that
are coming on apace; the valleys, stretching
far away, guarded on either side by dusky
reach of hills, are shorn of summers sweet
serenity; the warbling songsters of the
North, driven by the chilling blasts of early
snow, have sought a refuge in SUMMER
elimes. where flowers still are blooming;
the hum of the busy bee is hushed, and
housed snugly in its narrow confines, now
enjoys the fruits of perseyerng labor; the
timid creatures of the field and simple
flowers of the bush and garden have with
cred in their destined terms, and nature
everywhere seems now disrobed of all her
beauty.


Mufied in their great Ulsters, and wrapt
in their long scarfs, the items of mortality in
our Northern cities hurry along through
the drifting snow or pelting sleet on mis-.
sions of daily labor, while we of more
salubrious cline and warmer sun enjoy
still the lingering breath of summer. But
this, too, must soon pass away before the
storms of winter. and ere q half score of
December days are numbered, the snow
clouds now filing the Northern sky viii
have reached US and buried our streets In
its whitened folds. This viii be "a harbingsr
Of suffering TO the poor. No other dsy Of al
the yeer is so sacred time as this in which
to dwell upon the wretchedness OF the
populous poverty poorly harbored within
our. midst; to summon the soul to praise
and gratitude for the mercies which each
recurring year brings; for the abundant
harvest for the absence of famine which in
early springtime threatened the destitute Of
the West; for the beacon Of prosperity
which daily grows brighter, and for the
goodness and mercy shown in the preserya-
ton ofthe health and life of our households,
which upon this festal day we make an
especial object Of praise; to be grateful for
these is not the only duty Of the present.
Charity to-day is of far. broader andmore tell
ing signihcance, for charity should ever be
the forerunner of thankfulness. Amid
the outpourings of good feeling, and the
honest interchange Of afectionate attach
ment which ever abound at the festivities
Of this bright and happy holiday, o thought
OF warm and substantial sympathy should be
directed to those whose novels are pinched
and buried In the shadows Of the towering
walls of brick and granite, where wealth and
luxury, comfort and happiness In great
abundance dwell. There is nothing in
humanity more natural than thanksgiving
at this season Of the year-a season Of
plenty, because Of garnered wealth Of lux
Year: 1875

uriant harvests There seems q magic in
the name. Thankful for the past and for
getful of its dismal "reminiscences; petty
jealousies and discords forgotten; social
feelings and genial thoughts awakened;
peace and plenty smiling like bright


fresh ray all over the land-with these be-
nign influences, it seems the easiest thing
in the world to be grateful, and with this
gratitude extend full hand and kindly
words to the poor. Amid the lively and
hilarious scenes which will to-day surround
the fresides of comfort let thoughts for the
needy and destitute, kind and earnest
thoughts, be welcome guests. The chari-
ties which may arise from advice received
in silent counsel with these thoughts can


readily be bestowed. To find the poor we
do not have TO travel far. Pass up that
dreary alley, or almost any alley you may
please within the confines of the city. The
house is damp and going to decay. Push
the door open there is no latch. Step in.
1t is very dark, we know, for the windows
have been patched with rags until
the suns rays can find no entrance
there. But look sharp until the


glare of the light without has passed away.
Wretchedness and filth Sullen and hungry
countenances peer wildly at you. Those
who would work have, had none for months;
not because they were idle or unwilling,
but the workshop and factory are closed
and there is no employment to be found.


Ashen and shiyering lips will tell you this.
There is no fire, save few dying embers
on the hearth. The charities of yesterday
are gone. The babe on its mothers breast
has simpering, sickly smile, while the
woman's wan and vacant stare seems as
though it were gazing up from the depths
of woe. The angel of death will soon pass
that way, and babe will be dead These
are the painful objects Of the city's charity.
God pity them. While revelry and fashion,
and wine flowing from glittering tankards,
and the rustic of costly silks, and the flash
of rare jewels, and thousand other glow
ing scenes which luxury affords, are tran
spring within the gilded mansions of the
rich, the poor, miserable, starving humanity
is lying in its wretchedness and rags, perish


ing for the want of bread within stones
throw. This is no oyerdrawn picture. 1t
is solemnly true in all its details. IT'S
drawn to life, and thousand examples will
bear us proof in every quarter of the city,
and to day let our substantial sympathy
reach them. This will be returning thanks.
Year: 1875

THERE are stories afloat that Jay Gould
is suffering from severe financial embarrass-
ments, and that he may be compelled to
suspend" at any moment. 1t is certain
that his operations in Wall street have not
been so active lately as usual-a fact which
at once accounts for the prevalent business
stagnstion in New York, and furnishes a
sad comment upon our financial system,
which permits such man to enjoy so much
power for good or evil. But it is the fault
of a long growth of custom, and has been
partially remedied by the discreet manage
ment of the finances of the Government
which enables the Secretary of the Treas
ury to prevent Wall street jobbers from
speculating upon Government operations.
Just now these jobbers are waiting
anxiously for news regarding the recon-
mendations to be contained in the Secre-
tary's forthcoming report, and Jay Gould
himself is paralyzed with fear that the
decision of the Supreme Court regarding
the payment OF interest by the Union Paci-
fic may be in favor of the Government.
Year: 1875

SENATOR FERRY, of Michigan, was
elected to be President pro tempors of the
Senate because he is one of the best parlia.
meDtarians in that body. He is always
prompt and impartial in his decisions, and
viii in the future, as in the past, reflect
credit upon himself and his State. Mean
white the newspapers Of the country are
entitled to enjoy their little diversion in
the way Of discussing his financial opinions.
Year: 1875

Another wedding expected soon. The deah
young fellah, with his hair parted in the mid
die and a boquet in his butting hole, will
marry the young lady who is in the habit of
saying tho "ide-yah."
Year: 1875

the IOiA0NiI6 Na1S'-


WASHINGToS, Nov. - 1875.
Iii with profound sorrow that the President
has to announce to the people of the United
son, who died in the Capitol OF the nation this
morning.


Tbs eminent station of the deceased, his high
character, his long career in the service OF his
state and Of the Union, his devotion to the cause
of freedom, snd the ability which he brought to
the discharge of every duty, stand conspicuous
and are indelibIy Impressed on the hearts and
afections of the American people.
In testimony of respect for this distinguished
citizen ana faithful public servant the various
Departments Of the. Government will be closed
on the day of the funeral, and the Executive
Mansion and all the Executive Departments in
Washington viii be draped with badges Of
mourning for thirty days.


The Secretaries of War and Of the Navy Will
issue orders that appropriate military and naval
honors be rendered to the memory of one whose
virtues and services will long be borne in recol-
lection by grateful nation


Z. S. GRANT.
BY the President:


HAMILTON Fish,


Secretary of state.


In pursuance OF the foregoing order, 1t is hereby
directed that upon the day following the receipt
Of this the ensign al each United States naval
station and of each United States naval vessel In
commission be hoisted at halEmRst from sunrise
to sunset and that thirteen guns be fred at sun
rise, nineteen mihute-guns at meridian, and q
national sslute at sunset at each United States
naval station and on board hAg-ships and vessels
acting singly at home or abroad.


The officers Of the navy and Marine corps will
wear the usual badge Of mourning for three
months


GEO. NJ. RoBEsoE,


Secretary of the Navy.
Year: 1875

The suiutary elect of tho prosecution OF
the Whisky Ring in Milwaukee il perceived
In the fact TINT internal revenue collections
upon distilled spirits hare largely increased.
Honesty is the best policy, but it has taken
several months to popularizc TINT beautiful
continent in connection with ths manufacture
Of whisky
Year: 1875

clear, childish laugh had disturbed
his reading. Now his whole soul
seemed to be fixed on the watch be-
fore him, and he s'chided the tardy
fight Of time" again and again, in
words more forcible than ornamental.


There was a young would-be dandy
in one corner; light, straw-colored
gloves, a slender cane, an infant
moustache. and an eve glass stuck
in one eye, seemed to be, in his
opinion, tokens of vast superiority
over the other travellers; and he
spoke very little except occasionally
to make some supercillious remark or
ask some question about third class
travelling, apparently to produce on
US the impression that he was .
young nobleman or prince, perhaps,
in disguise, seeing for himself how
ordinary mortals Jared. What .
change had come over him now; the
eve glass hung dangling hither and
thi,her; with the kid gloves, of
which he had been 50 dainty, he had
grasped the dusky facing Of the
door, and was straining his gaze,
backward, until the poor mother was
no longer to be seen, and then for
ward to the next station, where news
was to reach us.


Nov at last we are there; the train
halts, and one Of the guards runs
quickly into the little Office over
which Telegraph" is painted. Ev-
erybody who can possibly get his or
her head out Of The window on that
side thrust it out. There is a mo.
ment of intense suspense; here
comes the guard again with q dis
patch in his hand; he stands about
midway between the ends Of the
train and begins to read it out in his
clear, loud, official tones: "Child
perfectly sound; alighted on . pile
of straw in field, not two feet from
a stone WALL"


Then what q scene! Every man
at the train windows has his hat off
in moment and is waving it and
cheering as if he would split his
throat; every woman is buried in
her pocket handkerchief, crying and
laughing together. The stout old
egotist and the vain young dandy
have thrown their arms around each
other, and are embracing with that
heartlness that belong to the sons OF
the Vaterland, although they never
met before this morning. The stiff
old maid in the corner has shaken
my hands in both hers so many times
tina, feel they are quite sore.


All the inhabitants of the little
village came running around the
train; "What is il? Where is he?
Is it the Kaiser himself, or is it the
Kronprintz?' they ask in bewildered
amazement at the sight Of ours.


But all the kaisers and kron-
prinizes in Europe put together could
not have aroused the food Of feeling
that surged through that train. l.
was sympathy with sentiment far
older than loyalty-older than the
kings to whom loyalty is due-which
was stirring every heart; it was
sympathy with mothers love!