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Year: 1876

Tho Bee SAYS the Radicals have never been


able TO secure more than sixty-tlve thousand


votes for their candidates, and that consequently


their only hope Of success lies in the suppression


Of a number OF votes sufficient to overcome the


Democratic majority 1t thinks no election at


all would be preferable to one that may be re-


vscd by q Returning Board. But 1t does not


despair Of the future. II thinks Federal inter-


ference would intensity the opposition to the


Radical party throughout the country and thus


lead to the deliverance"of Louisiana and the


nation. II therefore urges the Conservatives to


stand firm. and to make use of all the weapons
which the Constitution and the laws provide.
The Republican says the public can see that its
party is in earnest in the matter of retaining


the Returning Board. because 1t is its interest to
do SO, and that il Is impossible for the Republi-
cans to yield what they deem a right
II eharaetcrizes tho sentiments expressed by
Senator White as unwise and unstatesmanlke
In another article il says that the abolition Of
tho Returning Board would be a virtual disband-
ing Of the Republican party.


The Times thinks there is not much probab-
lity Of the success of the attempt to impeach
Jacob Hawkins. because the Senate Is controlled
by ring that is hungry for the removal OF an


Injunction now in force against the s5oo.ooo Board


of Audit appropriation. and will make terms
with Hawkins.


| II believes that the people of tho United States
will not sustain Mr.. Blaine in his attempt to
bring about now crusade against the South.
The bulletin thinks that the ominous action of


the Senate i'm reference to the election bill lcaves
little room for hope that II will adopt tho various


reform measures already passed by or intro
duced in tho House.


II denies the charge of the Republican that it
has shown undue sympathy for the whisky


men," and declaros that IL hopes to see every
guilty man punished as his crime may deserve.
Year: 1876

THE New ORLEANS DEMOCRAT. - We
have been regularly receiving this ster
ling daily since its first issue, and every
succeeding number satisfies us more
fully that 1t entirely supplies want that
we, in common with the country press
generally. have felt, viz: reliable
Democratic journal in the city of New
Orleans. We predict that the Demo
crat is destined to become power in
our State, in moulding a correct public
sentiment, and we would like to see it
in the hands of every voter. A daily,
however, is not likely to circulate gen
orally, for the want Of mail facilities.
We think a semi-weekly or weekly
would find many more readers in the
country parishes. We hope the pub
fishers may find it convenient and
profitable to supply that want, and we
would here say to any of our readers
who may want sound reliable paper
from New Orleans, devoted to the best
interests Of our people, to subscribe for
the New Orleans DEMOCRAT. Booster
Banner.
Year: 1876

1t is suggested that II the citizens OF
New Orleans should establish hand
some barber shop for the ridiculous lit
tic dandy who has been presiding over
our Senatorial menagerie for some time
past, and guarantee him profitable
patronage, he might gracefully step
down and out, and save us tho trouble
and expense Of putting him out.
Year: 1876

we are informed, earnestly hope that
the Conservative House will not attempt
to repeal their charter, because such ac-
tion would compel them to buy up o
majority of the Radicals in the Senate.
Year: 1876

The trial of General Babcock upon charges
of completely with the Whiskey Ring at St
Louis is rapidly progressing, and q few days
will settle the question of his innocence or
guilt. A jury was obtained yesterday, and
District Attorney Dyer opened the case for
tho prosecution in a concise and straightfor-'
ward speech, in which the accusations of the
indictment were reiterated. 1t now only
remains to prove the charges. Without any
disposition to PREJUDICE the case or to utter
word which could be construed to the
prejudice of General Babcock we must
say that the evidence which the govern
ment seems to have in its possession
will require great ingenuity and skill on the
part Of the defence either to weak en- or de-
stroy. At the same time we hope Babcock
will be able to explain all the suspicious cir
cumstances which the prosecution is weav-
ing about him to the satisfaction of the jury.
It is disagreeable, to say tho least Of it, that
an official who has such intimate relations
with the Executive Mansion should be
charged with an offence like that i'm
puted to the Presidents secretary, and
SOh'ANeAph NONtu S'"SO bChSAdA AcbtSb,
not for his sake so much as on account of
the discredit it would bring upon the coun-
try. This sentiment however, must not be
allowed to interfere with the course of JUS
tice. If General Babcock is guilty he must
be punished, and the question of his guilt
must be determined by the testimony adj
duced on his trial. He cannot expect





and this the trials which have preceded the
present case are certain proof is very
sure to follow. If he is convicted the effect
cannot fail to be beneficial, but only upon
the clearest evidence Of guilt
Year: 1876

There are few of our public men who are
SO well qualified by experience and intelli-
gence to form a sound opinion on our local
government as Mr.. Hoffman. After long
period of service as Recorder he was for four
years Mayor of the city, and then filed the
Office of Governor for two terms, at time
when our municipal affairs occupied large
share of attention at Albany. There is not
in the State more fair minded and judicious
citizen than Mr. Hoffman. His present Sc
clusion from politics and his entire discon-
nection from city affairs by his change of
residence to Albany exempt him from sus-
picion of having any other purpose than the
public welfare in expressing his views on
the reforms needed in our city government.
That part of his lecture on Thursday even
ing is therefore entitled to respectful consid-
Grafton.


Governor Hoffman is very clear and de-
cided in his Endorsement of a spring cleo
ton. The following is a condensed report
of what he said on this branch of the sub
ject:-"'A separation of the municipal from
the general election would seem to be wise.
The local elections in the towns throughout
the State are held in the spring. 1t is
mistake to suppose, as some do, that the at
tention of the people cannot be aroused at
municipal election, held separately. The
statistics show that during the many years
when the city election was held in the spring
the vote for Mayor was as large and some
times larger than that cast in the following
fall for State officers. Holding municipal
election in December, a month or less after
the general election in November, as was the
practice for some years, was great mistake.
That marked the election for city officers as
secondary affair, whereas it ought to be to
you, whose home interests are exclusively
involved, at least as important as any, More
over, the municipal election in December
would be more or less controlled by the
political combination of November" This
is the opinion not only of Governor Hoffman,
but of almost every wise and fair minded
man in the State who has no active connec-
tion with current politics.
Year: 1876

We print this morning an interesting spe-
cial despatch by cable from London giving
an account of the opening ceremonies of
Parliament Many circumstances contribute
to the splendor and significance of this event.
The Queen for many years, especially since
the death of her husband, has practically
withdrawn from public life. Her appearance
now is largely in Difference to public
opinion. The pageant was exceedingly
gorgeous. The royal cortege passed to the
House of Lords in the presence of half a mil
lion of people. Her Majesty looked exceed
ingly well-healthy and almost youthful
She bore herself with dignity, amounting
almost to imperiousness. The interior of
the House blazed in the shimmering light Of
the diamonds which were worn by princesses
and peeresses, while the uniforms worn by
princes, peers, generals and ambassadors
were varied in their brilliancy. We print
rerbatim copy of Her Majesty's speech, with
q report of the first debates and work Of the
session. Mr.. Disraeli will have some ex-
may well seek for every method of adding
to the popularity of his government
The purchase of the Suez shares
the visit of the Prince of Wales to India and
its political significance, the Herzegovinian
question and the tremendous results therein
involved, the financial condition of the
Turkish Empire, are all full of moment to
the peace of the Continent and the prosperity
of England. There are also social questions
which cannot be avoided. The foolish
pageant of DR.. Kenealy, who came to Parlia-,
ment surrounded by mob, and whose
retinue was dispersed by the police, shows
the existence. of feeling which will make
itself felt sooner or later, and which even
negative Ministry, anxious only for pleas
ant time and no responsibility, cannot
ignore.


The circumstance that so important an
event as the opening of Parliament should
be reported by cable as fully as the opening
ofour own Congress in Washington is new
step in the progress of journalism. London
is now as near to us as our federal capital,
and the enterprise which tells this graphic
story is only another indication that the
press, with science as its minister, is bring
ing the nations of the world closer and closer
together.
Year: 1876

party could be served by the nomination Of
General Grant he is the man to say so now.
The fact that he has preserved his silence
thus far and permitted his friends to raise
his banner means that he is, in name and
truth, a candidate. Nor will he stoop TO win
the high place. 1t will do well enough for
the Blaines and the Mortons to rummage
among the debris of the war for some mil
dewed battle flag, to bring up Andersonville
and Jefferson Davis as issues, and to chant
campaign lyrics about loyalty and hanging
rebels. Roscoe Conkling will never descend
to an Office so unworthy. He will win as a
soldier or fall like one


IT, therefore, the Senator who has been the
Brutus to our Caesar means to be Brutus in
fact, the reason will be found in the hearts
of his friends. When the best beloved
Brutus thrust his dagger into the heart of
Caesar it was not that he loved Cesar less
but Rome more. Roscoe Conkling as the
choice of New York for the Presidency
means that he feels that even his friendship
for man must give place to his devotion to
his party The nomination Of Conkling
means that the party Graves President
who will find fit men for place
outside of IBIS domestic circle, and
confidential servants who will not fall
under the condemnation of q Missouri
Grand Jury. 1t means that even the we'll
drilled legions of New York republicans are
afraid of third term. 1t means, also, that
the republicans of the seaboard are not will
ing to abandon all power to the Mississippi
Valley. It only remains, therefore, for the
party ranks to close around Conkling. New
England, since Wilson died, has had no one
more worthy. She should command her
sons to postpone their ambitions in the
presence of so wise and popular o nomina-
tion. Pennsylvania, with that magnanimity
which the Centennial will naturally inspire,
should hasten to stand shoulder to shoulder
with New York. and not destroy our favorite
son as she destroyed Seward. The West
the mighty, the free, the magnificent West
can find no one moro in keeping with the
character of her people than our resolute,
stalwart and aggressive Senator. Even the
South will see in him q statesman too proud
to persecute and too brave to tolerate perse-
cution. The more the claims of New York
and our Senator are considered the more it
will be found that no man is more worthy
of the confidence of the party.
Year: 1876

If all persons are thieves who are so called
by newspapers, and if no lawyer must de-
fend such persons in court on pain of the
displeasure of the newspapers, people will
have some reason to rejoice that the news
papers are not the government. Justice
might be more inaccessible to many unfortu-
nate men under that system than it has ever
been under the systems that have been set
aside by Magma Charta and that class of
documents. For theft is highly improper,
and should lawyer defend it in court? Of
course not. Murder also is Objectionable
from O high moral standpoint, and forgery
and burglary and all kinds of peculation,
and in fact crime of any and every Sort and
virtue cries out against them continually,
especially the sort of virtue that likes to get
on the housetop; and the lawyer must nee
essarily set his face against virtue if he takes
up the cause of any person accused of crime.
1t would follow therefore that the only time
that man could not have the services of
lawyer would be when he had most need for
one. There might be some little incon-
veniences in this, but real virtue, per-
haps, would not heed such trife 1t
might happen, for instance, that men had
been wrongfully accused of crimes, and if
they are to have no lawyers to sift the evil
dence in their fayor-if there is to be no law
in their cases but what is against them--the
fact of their innocence would very often
never appear. Indeed, it is supposed that
this very point of guilt or innocence is what
q trial is intended to determine, and that
mans lawyer assists at that inquest in his
interest There is, in fact, some old-fash-
ioned, musty theory of law that a man is
innocent until he is proved guilty, and Mr..
Field, in defending any of his clients, may
have acted on that theory, and may have
thought that he was not defending theft or
thieves, but simply engaged In the effort to
prove that certain persons were not thieves.
Now, however, he will understand that that
is not the proper course, and in future he
will write to the nearest newspaper to know
if the accused, who applies for his assist
ance, is guilty, and if answered in the affirm
alive he will refuse the retainer.
Year: 1876

large fire occurred in Broadway yester-
day on premises famous for their fire record
the historic '444." The buildings destroyed
extended from No. IA to No. 452 in Broadway
and through to Crosby street in the rear. 1t
is assumed the cause of the fire was super
heated steam, but apart from its origin the
confagration was due to causes of which we
have often complained ed-infammable mate
rials used in the construction of the build
ings, q want of the necessary appli-
ances for extinguishing the fire
before it had gained headway. and a
scarcity of water. The entire structure-for
we believe the buildings were in reality but
one edifce-was built of wood, and the floor,


the beams and girders, and indeed all the
material of which it was composed, were
only tinder for the flames. The fire leaped
from floor to floor and from apartment to
apartment with great rapidity, and the efforts
of the fremen, some of whom lost their lives
in the attempt, were powerless before it. On
the outside of the buildings there were
men provide for preventing the de-
struction of their property by fire, and
it was found impossible to get a sufficient
supply of Croton from the mains in the
neighborhood effectually to quench the
flames. Had the confagration occurred dur
ing high wind large part of the city would
inevitably have been swept awpy AS it was
the loss is said to exceed four millions of
dollars, besides the lives that were sacri-
feed in fighting the flames. The lesson
which this fire enforces readily suggests
itself to all property owners and business
men-freproofbuild effective appliances
for extinguishing fires and more water mains
in the lower part of the city; but when a
building erected on property marked in
the history of the city for its fatality to fire
was constructed in way to make it mere
fuel to the flames we despair of the lesson
ever being needed. Reform will not come
until the insurance companies refuse to take
risks on buildings only built to be burned.
Year: 1876

PERTURBED LOUISIANA. And now the spirit
of discord again stalks abroad within the
limits of Louisiana, and we are threatened
with renewal of the scenes which resulted
in the temporary overturning of Kellogg's
government and the sad spectacle of United
States troops interfering in the affairs of a
State. This is tho result Of the efforts of
certain scurvy politicians to keep themselves
IN power, and can be easily avoided by q
little conservative action at the national cap
ltal, which shall look to the good of the
State and country rather than tho advance
ment Of any man or party.
Year: 1876

CoRRUPTIoN.-A correspondent at Wash
ington sends us strange story concerning
!he manner in which army suffers are ap-
pointed and the exactions made of them,
which, while apparently well authenticated,
we trust, for the honor of the country and the
credit of the official referred to, may prove
susceptible of an explanation consistent with
both
Year: 1876

THE CARrIsr WAR is not yet over, and if
the reported battle between the forces of
Don Carlos and the government troops
should terminate in victory for the former it
is not easy to predict when the end will be-
One thing is certain, however, that the more
The struggle is prolonged the greater will be
lhe injury to Spain and to the Spaniards,
without regard to party.
Year: 1876

THE VIENNA ScANDAL-Mr. Jay writes
another letter to the HERALD, in which he
confines himself to the Vienna scandal. In
this communication Mr.. jay has two pur-
poses-one to correct the assumption that
irregularities which caused the scandal
marked the management of the whole Ameri-
can Commission, and the other to ask for the
publication of the report of the special COM
mission which investigated the affair. We
can hardly join with him in this demand.
The policy of silence has too long character
lied the conduct of the State Department.
and in this instance Mr.. Jay shows not only
that the rights of the American people ought
to be respected, but that the publication of
the record would regain for us some of the
consideration abroad which we have lost.
We trust the correspondence and report will
not be much longer withheld.
Year: 1876

CoSeREss. The House yesterday passed o
bill repeating the Bankrupt law, which may
be regarded as another expression of demo-
cratic sentiment regarding the powers dele
gated to the general government, apparently
the only live issue between the two parties.
The debate on the Consular and Diplomatic
Appropriation bill drags its slow length
along, some of the more prominent members
of the majority taking strong grounds against
the reduction Of the consulates as striking
direct blow at American commerce. 1t is to
be hoped the Western members in their laud-
able pursuit of economy will be enabled to
look sufficient distance beyond their corn
fields to see how much the prosperity and
greatness of the country depends upon this
commerce, and do nothing to decrease it.
Year: 1876

The Board of Supervisors of La
Fayette county offer a bounty of SO
for old wolf scalps, and 50 for each
pup. A bounty of $500 is. also Of
fered by the county for the arrest
and conviction of any horse thief m
that county.
Year: 1876

OUR occasional correspondent at
Dodgeville has thanks for some items
from the County Seat. The Mineral
Pointers who attended the military
ball, report it as - most agreeable
occasion, and speak in the highest
terms of the treatment received at
the hands of those managing the
party. A return of the favor in
kind is freely talked of in the mill
taly circles of our city. 1t ought to
be accomplished.
Year: 1876

room with becoming degree or awe. How much
OF herself belongs herself BY the right of gin OF
nature and how much becomes her personal property
by the proper expenditure Of lavish funds Is prob
lem less easily solved nan one of the ssernest propost
tions OF Euclid.


MUSICAL


The music at all the hotels is good There is kind
OF rivalry in this matter which prophesies we'll for the
coming year. At tho Grand Union we have artist
who extrcates musical sounds IRON an instrument
with long Greek name, and is composed OF pieces OF
wood placed on a rope OF straw he manages to de-
light the guests with his marvellous recitaons, though


take Beethoven would wish himself deaf If he
10 hear IT,


And SO goes the world During July and August ID
s'ejaculates" itself. as Mr.. Choate SAID from New
York Saratoga and in september It packs its trunks
and hurries back to It's vc per cents and It's fashion
able churches l came, l have seen, and now dc.
lighted with mineral springs and cheered by lis
genial companionshp, hurry back to tho dust and
heat and grandeur OF the CITY,
Year: 1876

Another farmers daughter would like to
put in word not about whistling, though
she thinks eoery girl has right to whistle
if she chooses, but about keeping good
company. would like to know how ma
ny times young man would take Il
young lady out in company if she should
have her mouth full of tobacco and
should squirt the spit,le against the wind
and it should fly back in his face? Or
if she should have an old strong pipe or
Il horrid cigar Ga roll of tobacco with a
fool at one end and fire at the other y
and puff the filthy smoke into his face?
Or if she should get mad about some little
trife and swear wicked oath?


How many times do you think thev
would be seen with her? For my part
| had just as sooa be seen with some
thing that wears coat, vest, pants and boots,
that tips the little brown jug and calls
himself a man, as to be seen with man
with pipe or cigar, or man that swears; ;
and | have made solemn VOW that l will
never marry or associate with man that
drinks, chews, smokes Or swears, if am
an old maid and stay so all the days of
my lifel And | think if all of the
girls would make the same VOW, there
would be more decent set of young men,
both at home and abroad.
Year: 1876

,, New York Herald.


The governors certificate merely auth


enticates the list of presidential electors.


Gov. Grover certified that two Republi-
cans and one Democrat were entitled to
seats in the electoral college. The title of
two Republicans was unquestioned, and
they formed majority of the college.
The proceedings of such a majority are
controlled by its majority 1t is for the
majority to decide whether there are
vacancies, and to fill them if they exist.
Even if Cronin was duly chosen az cleo
tor he had no authority to organize the
college against two others whose titles
as good as his own. The other two MEM
bers did not resign, did not absent them
selves, did not refuse to act us electors,
did nothing to forfeit the claim to act as
such which they derived from the vote
of the people and the governors certif-
cate. As a majority of the college they
had right to organize it and control its
proceedings. Cronin's vote for Tildeu
was not cast as member of the the elec
toral college organized by majority of
its certified members. The persons with
whom he acted were not elected by the
people; they had no certificates from the
governor; had no title to vote which eth
er house of Congress can recognize. Gov.
Growers certificates, though sent to the
president of the senate in the wrong en-
velop, prove that the other electoral col
lege was regular. Its majority consisted
of members whom he had declared elect
ed. That majority found vacancy and
filled it as the law of the State required
them to do. We have no doubt that
their proceedings will stand and the three
votes of Oregon be legally counted for
HAYES
Year: 1876

The developments before the Louisiana
returning board are revolving and shock
ing, but they will settle forever the ques-
as to the character of the southern dem.
ocrat and that the dispatches sent north
of the cruel persecution for political opin-
ions sake were bona .fde and true.
Such an occurrence as any one of the ma
ny presented before the board is disgrace
to civilization.
Year: 1876

of South Carolina. Here stand. can
do no otherwise. God be my helper!
Wife and children, nearer to me than are
the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart
these and all other consultations must
give way before the solemn duty to resist
the final success of the monstrous out
rage under whose black shadow we are
assembled to-dayl