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Year: 1872


fair and just men. who will make such an esti-
mate of the value of lands as their official oaths
and obligations require, they will be Obliged to
take all these facts into consideration, and the
probability is. the assessments, instead of being
reduced would be hr0ely increosedl


Upon the whole, think it is the interest Of
our people to let things stand as they are, so
far as orr county is concerned. II Rockingham,
Rockbrldge, and other counties have, as
seems to be intimated, reduced their assess
ments too low, let the wisdom of the Lsgisa-
t1re devise some plan of remedyiug the evil -
but can see no reason why we should punish
ourselves for the default of others


do not pretend to question the motives of
those who seek re- assessment They doubt
less have the interests of our county in view
Bat do. with all proper respect, differ from
them in regard to the best means of promoting
the welfare of our people.


TAXPAYER
Year: 1872

The NEWSPAPER newspaper is just as
necessary to fit man for his true position in
life as food or raiment. Show us a ragged,
barefoot boy, rather than an ignorant one His
head will cover his feet, in after life, if he is
we'll supplied with newspapers. Show us the
child that is eager for newspapers. He will
make the man of mark in after life if you
crafty that desire for knowledge. Other things
being equal, it is rule that never fails. Give
the children newspapers.
Year: 1872

Not with reproot for any Of that
days emission or commission. Take
any other time but bedtime for that.
If you ever heard little creature sigh.
ing or sobbing in its sleep, you could
never do this. Seal their CLOSING eye
lids with a kiss and blessing. The


time will come, all too soon, when they
will lay their heads upon their pillows,
lacking both. Let them at least have
this sweet memory Of a happy child
hood, or which no future sorrow or
trouble can rob them. Give them
their rosy youth. Nor need this in
volve wild license. The judicious par
ent will not so, mistake my meaning,
If you have met the man or the woman
whose eyes have suddenly filed when
q little child has crept trustingly to its
mothers breast, you may have seen
one in whose cbildhood's home dignity
and seqerity stood where love and pity
should oavo been. Too much indul-
gence has ruined thousands Of children
too much love ont one.-Fdnny Tern.
Year: 1872

At tho request Of Hon. Willis Drum
mond, Commissioner of the General
Land Office, who spent two days Of last
week 10 this city, We did not, in our
last issue, mention his visit here.
Nor can We at present state to our rea-
dsrs the result Of the examination he
made without violating good faith and
affording the gentlemen he was after, an
opportunity to see parties whose testi.
mony will be used At . proper time and
which We prefer to put upon the record
before it can be .fred.


Some of tho persons engaged in
plundering tho settlers and the general
government have heretofore exhibited
too strong a disposition to procure and
make af6davits and to suborn witnesses,
for US to give them an opportunity to
do 70 in this case, by publishing to tho
world what facts were presented to Col.
Drummond during his brief stay in our
city: When an Investigation is order
ed-and there will be one-witnesses
will be forthcoming, the proofs will be
there, and We can assure the editors of
the Organ that the "German from
Todd county," as we'll as other honest
settlers defrauded and cheated out Of
hard earned dollars, will be on hand to
testify upon the practices Of the land
ring. Commissioner Drummond caus.
ed printed fec bill to be put up in a
conspicuous place in the Land Office,
to which wo invite the attention of al
who have heretofore transacted business
there. Let them compare its rates
With the fees exactsd in the past, and
see whether or not our charges Of ille-
gal fees are true or false. This fee bill
was prepared last June, copy sent to
the St. Cloud Office with orders to post
up, which vas not done. Upon ioqui-
~ made by Commissioner Drummond
the officers stated that one was posted
up in the old Office in Kindler's Block,
but offered as an excuse for its absence
in the new Office, their recent removal
thereto. They moved into the new Of
6ee in January, and it would seem to .
person unacquainted with the very Ia
borious duties Of the officers that three
months was more than sufficient time in
which to stick up q hand bill. And
We defy them to prove outside Of the
Ring, that it was ever kept posted in
the old Office. Col. Drummond's visit
was entirely unexpected, and caused .
perceptible fluttor among tho accused,
and we'll i: might.
Year: 1872

One Of our exchanges eays that it
it scarcely possible that New York
City will get new charter from the
present Legislature. And Why not get
it as we'll noa0 as at any future time !
The new charter is forsgone oonolu-
sion for it is demanded by awakened
people aud as they have had the
strength and courage to hurl from pow.
er so ne Of the rings which were de-
stsoying them, they will doubtless 40.
oomplish their desire 10 this direction.
Our times are peculiar in this one re-
'spect At least; that the people ars be.
ginning to rightly appreciate tho power
they hold and though wonderfully long
-safsriug and forbearing to a degree
that is sometimes hardly virtuous, bo.
cause unnecessary, they have found
the ready way to escape-nanely, the
short way. For many years, the real
virtues Of some communities 1T least,


have been smothered under On affected
sentimentality; even when fraud open
ly stalked the street, and Aauntsd its
unholy gains in tho faces Of honest men
from whom they were filohed, no one


would raise the oondemning voice.
Presume that men are honest until they
ore proven guilty Verify, then, . good
many rogues will 60 unhung. On the
contrary, it may bo necessary some
times to presume that men are guilty,
in order to get at tho truth.


What We wish to call attention to is
the spirit Of inquiry which is abroad,
now, as at no former time. The air is
toll Of is-sod all Who have long felt
that something should be done to cor
rect manifest evils, should now show
themselves men, and not oowards.-
Truth in everything that concerns So
ciety ia what We need. Politicians
have long enough hoodwinked and
blinded tho people. This is . govern.
ment from the people and for tho peo-
ple-and it will not accomplish what it
promises in the way Of yielding rich
fru,tage unless the people demand and
enforce their wishes. Can this be done I
Certainly it can. II has been done in
places that were deemed entirely be-
yond recovery. And whom the good
sense of the masses asserts itself it can
be done anywhere. No matter who
suffers by it Out with tho truth
fall 10 with the spirit Of reform, wheth-
or in law, theology or social ethics.
Cut of all gangrenes and then the
body polite will havo = healthy growth.
Year: 1872

graph companies talk about vested rights;
but they have NOT, in fact any rights over the
territory Of the country or in the magnetic
telegraph. They have, besides, been well paid
already for the capital actually invested. Still
there is no disposition TO oust them from the
privileges they enjoy without reasonable COM
pensation. If they win accept that The Post
master General estimates that the same num-
Der and extent Of telegraph lines, with all their
appliances as exist now, could be established
for twelve millions Of dollars. Others, and
experts in telegraphio matters, make the sum
much less. But. admitting that the total cost
would be twelve millions, is it not ridiculous
to expect forty or fifty millions should be paid
to the companies for their inflated and watered
stocks and their partially worn-out materials
The actual and original cost of the companies
lines did not amount, probably, to twelve mil
lions. Mr.. Orton, perhaps, thinks he con make
the government pay an extravagant price
by his opposition to the postal
telegraph project, and he succeeds.
no doubt in keeping up the market price of
the stock above its intrinsic value by this
strategy; but the people will never consent to
give forty millions or more for what is not
worth third of that sum. especially when the
government can create the same number
of telegraph lines and the same amount
Of property for less than third of the
present stock value placed upon existing
lines. Nor will Congress venture to sane
IT, ----"',"aa thouoh the political
uon sucn P"AvA.---, xvr-o- -51.--a
and lobby influence of the companies may be
great Sooner or later we musS have the postal
telegraph, for it has proved to be successful and
great public benefit in other countries. If
the companies will sell their property at the
actual cost or for reasonable compensation,
all very well; but if they viii not the govern
ment should establish new and complete
system itself, and thus leave the companies to
compete for the business Of the public if they
choose to do SO. This is the only alternative,
and this must be the solution of the matter at
no distant day. Postmaster General Creswelrs
opinion is that in time the people will become
disguised with the greed of the telegraph
companies, and then will compel the govern
ment to exert its incontestable right of con-
structing its own lines independent of all
others.
Year: 1872




sophistry can obliteate from their
memories. Within four days journey
from this city scenes of carnage and savage
barbarity are hourly enacted which would
disgrace the darkest pages Of the worlds his
tory. A war of absolute determination is
waged against people struggling for their
liberties. mo quarter on the battle field
no recognition of flags Of truce''-these are
the cardinal principles upon which the deadly
struggle is pursued. In every direction
devastated country-large sugar estates that
once enrich1d their owners now masses of
smouldering ruins or dark wastes, sentinelled
by blackened chimneys and crumbling walls
Over this desolation we are carried to the
scene of recent conflict between the Spanish
troops and the insurgents, and here we behold
the practical horrors of the savage warfare
The bodies of the slain are left to rot where
they fell; the air for miles around is foul with
the odor of decomposing flesh the birds Of
prey look wrathfully at the intruder as
they rise unwillingly from their loath-
some meal there is no burial for the
hated dead-hated as bitterly in death as
in life. s'No prisoners are ever taken,"
for the wounded are slaughtered after the
harder work of the battle s..a is over. That is an
easy and gratifying task, and It 4. .- performed
with refinement of cruelty worthy OF the
land of the mask and the stiietto. Here is q
wretch not yet dead-let him feel the full
weight Of Spanish vengeance. Tie a rope
about the neck and drag the bleeding form
around the field to see his slaughtered COM
panions; now mangle the traitor. joint by
joint-limb by limb; cut out the tongue
that dared to wag in treason against Spanish
rule; then sever the head from the body and
leave the carcase to rot with it's fellows. This is
the vivid picture placed before American eyes
by the truthful pen Of the HERALD Commits
sioner. These are the scenes enacted hourly
within four days of the metropolis Of the
United States.


In the name of justice, in the name of
humanity, we call upon Congress and the
President to interpose and stop this inhuman
butchery. It has already been tolerated too
long. Can there be any "rights of nations
which oblige this great Republic to suffer
tottering monarchy to thus vent its insane
wrath upon republican institutions at our very
doors2 Are we, free and powerful people,
to be compelled by diplomatic rules to remain
passive and contented while people strug-
Cling only for their liberties are cruelty ex-
terminated? Is the republican party, now
in power, to be called upon to aid
Spain in crushing the Cubans in order that
she may restore the liberated negroes to
bondage and enrich herself out Of slave labor2
We point to the HERALD picture Of the Cuban
war, with all its horrible features. and we tell
the administration and the republican party
that the time has come when the scenes there
depicted must cease, and when the Spanish
government must be made to understand that
the proper theatre for its barbarities is in its
own country and not on this side Of the
Atlantic
Year: 1872

A New Treasury LOAN FOR EaYPT His
Highness the Khedive Of Egypt has concluded
treasury loan of the amount of twelve mil
lion five hundred thousand dollars with the
Bank of Constantinople. Such is the
announcement which is conveyed in our cable
despatch from Cairo. The apparently easy
arrangement of the viceregal accommodation
in the Turkish capital indicates at first sight
the present existence and probable perpetua-
ton of the most friendly diplomatic relations
between His Imperial Majesty the Sultan of
Turkey and the present representative of the
once Suzerain Egyptian power. Such may
be the condition in fact. We must not forget,
however, that the Turkish system of financier-
ing is admirably adapted, and conducted with
most exquisite skill for the speedy entangle-
ment of imprudent and miscalculating credi-
tors in the meshes of money obligations
which may tend to their ultimate humiliation
by means of the embarrassments consequent
on the bonds. The figures which we append
to the news despatch illustrative of the pre-
vious Indebtedness of the Khedive will 90 far
to enable our readers to comprehend the
position which we thus set forth.
Year: 1872

The President ON the Aouisiana Tros-


bles.


The Committee of Citizens of New Orleans,
deputed to lay the case of the State before the
President, were accorded an interview yester-
day. After representation of the facts they
asked that Justice Bradley, of the Supreme
Court, and Judge Woods, of the Circuit Court
Of the United States, might take charge Of the
Circuit Court sitting in New Orleans, and that
the President appoint three of the best men of
the. land to examine the Louisiana matters
thoroughly for the purpose of submitting the
subject to Congress. The President did not
feel at liberty to request Justice Bradley to 90
to New Orleans while the Supreme Court is
in session, but signifed that if the Court
should make the request it would meet with
his appreciation. As to the appointment of
commission to examine the facts, that could
only be done by Congress, as without Congress
sional authority they would have no power
to administer oaths or compel the
attendance of witnesses. The President
at the same time disclaimed having
interfered or intending to interfere in the
affairs Of the State. Thus far, therefore, the
committee have gained nothing. The shortest
road out Of the difficulty would be for the
people Of Louisiana to Accept temporary mill
tary rule, suspending the official authority Of
both the Warmoth and Kellogg factions until
a final decree by Judge Durell is made. Upon
this decree an appeal would lie to the Supreme
Co11rt md then the whole caca xuo,,Id 10
decided by the highest tribunal in the land.
Year: 1872

only IoT sympathy ana recOpnllOn. we want
no men, for we are strong enough to win our
freedom for ourselves, but we do ask that we
may be permitted to buy arms in the
markets open to our oppressors." On the
other hand, the experience of our Commits
sioner in Cuba has been sufficient to show
that the Spanish hatred Of Americans, despite
the friendly acts of our government, only con-
ceals its intensity through fear of our power
as nation that in their profered free par
don to repentant rebels the Spanish author
tiles especially exclude negroes fighting in the
ranks Of the revolutionists who are to be re-
turned to servitude in the event of their SUBJ
mission; that the fifty thousand Spanish
troops now under arms in the island would
have to be reinforced by another hun
dred thousand before they could have
any reasonable hope of butchering
the last Cuban on the field or driving him
into the sea, and thus restoring peace to the
island.


In view Of the facts thus placed before
them we insist that the President and Con-
gress can no longer refuse to recognize the
belligerency Of the Cuban revolutionists with
out lowering the character Of the American
nation in the eyes Of the world. As mere
matter Of right we claim that people who
have for four years maintained regular gov
ernment within their own territory, who
have repelled every force sent against them,
and who are at the present moment as strong,
as hopeful and as far from being subdued as
they were four years ago, are entitled to claim
recognition from nation that sympathizes
with their cause and is interested in their sue
cess. We insist, further, that the voice of
humanity calls upon us to stretch forth our
strong arm to give peace and freedom to the
unhappy island. The picture spread before
the American people in yesterdays HERALD
Year: 1872




end of the country to the other and is des-
tined to be the principal medium of the bust
ness and thoughts of the whole community.
1t is absurd to suppose this mighty agent of
modern civilization shall continue to be in the
hands Of few individuals or one individual,
of those who can impose what charges they
please. Mr.. Orton says a million people in
the United States use the telegraph. Five or
ten millions, or the whole population, should
be able to use it. To restrain the employment
of it is to clip the wings Of intelligence and to
arrest the education and progress of the
people. A company does not regard
the public welfare and only looks to
its own interests Its chief study is
to make the largest income by high
rates of charges and to raise its stock in the
market. The government would have no such
object, but would necessarily bring the charge
for messages down to the lowest price, just as
it has brought the postage on letters down to
the bare cost Of transmission. Then, besides
the advantage to the people, individually and
directly, of system Of cheap telegraphine,
the proposed measure Of the Postmaster Gem
eral would be great benefit to the press, and
to the public through the press. Any news
paper could have its own wires for exclusive
use and could thus furnish more ample and
important news. Considering the power and
usefulness Of the modern press, we know Of
nothing that would tend to extend its influence
for good more than this. In every point Of
view the telegraph, under the control of the
government, in connection with the postal
service, would be great benefit to the public.


How is this to be accomplished That
Congress has the power to place tho telegraph
system under the government no one will
venture to deny. Shall il. then, buy the ex-
isting lines or establish new ones 2 The tele-
Year: 1872

To the Editor OF The Tribune.


SIR: THE TRIBUNE of this morning contains
the following statement by Mr. Schultz before the Public
Health Committee OF the Assembly: Judge Bosworth,
when in office, used his best endeavors to perform his
duty but stood alone the Board Of Health and as
fast as he gave order for work to be done, the next
meeting OF the would rescnd it,. The Board or
Health has power TO clean Streets and hence mas
neither ordered rescinded an order to clean streets
IL has however. constantly urged upon the street
Cleaning Commission which alone can enforce the ful-
fment contract and Of which Judge Bosworth Is


member the necessity Of having the streets thoroughly
and regularly cleaned. and Of compelling the contractor
10 remove the garbage beyond the city limits To every
effort of that Commisson and OF OF its members to
secure to NewYork clean streets the Board OF Health
has given the most cordial support. c.


March ~, 1872.
Year: 1872

TO me Editor Of The Tribune.


SIR: VIII you comfort distracted man by
inserting the following notice Lost, by my wife. on
board Barclay-st ferryboat during its tedious pas
sage through the ice last Monday her temper If found
by any one the long OF broadsoled, bfurcato
humanity who sat comfortably in the ladies' cabin while
she stood on small and untrustworthy footing viii he
please leave the at THE TRIBUNE Office to be called
for ONk WHO oUffbhs'


Ne,cark, March lG 1872.
Year: 1872

political circles. the fusion is IL sad
state Of poverty il regard to either.


Having driven away from the ranks Lib
eral Republicans and Liberal Democrats,
in defiance OF the fact that the State is
largely Republican il its voting majority,
what assurance has the fusion ticket Of
success ? Is the fact that It now controls
the ballot boxes and supervisors Of regis
tration its only hope Then may they
prosper il the fruits OF unrighJoousness,
but what have honest Liberal Democrats
or Republicans to do with such fusion Z"


Again, in the interests Of the struggling
persistent demands of the people Of Louis
lana for reform, whose Will is 10 be set at
naught by unfair and dishonorable alliances
at the hands of the fusion, / express my
belief that it is the duty Of citizens Of every
party TO rally to the support of ma inde-
pendent reform convention and ticket, and
have it proclaimed at home and abroad
that Liberalism is not sham or failure,
but broad and right way to union OF
the people, closing up the memories OF a
great civil war, and opening bOundless
and prosperous future.


Very respectfully,


EMERSON BENTLEY.
Year: 1872

There was full meeting Of this club at
the second ward wigwam last evening. but
nothing except usual, club business was
transacted. This club is steadily incfeas-
ing II membership. An elegant uniform
has been procured, and on the occasion Of
a parade will make fine display.
Year: 1872

The American Agriculturist says: "In- duce them to take an interest in the farm, in implements, in stock tell them all your plans, your successes and failures; give them a history of your own life, and what you did and how you lived, when boy but do not harp too much upon the degenerate character of the young men of the present age, but praise them when you can and encourage them to do still better. Let them dress up in the evening, instead of sitting down 1n their dirty clothes in a dirty room. Pro- vide plenty of light. Thanks to kerosene, our country homes can be as brilliantly lighted as the gas-lit residences in the city. Encourage neighbors to drop In during evenings. Talk agriculture rather than politics speak of the importance of large crops, of good stock, of liberal feeding, and of the advantages of making animals comfortable, rather than of the hard times, low prices and high wages. Above all, encourage the boys to read good agricultural books. Papers are we'll enough, but an intelligent boy wants something more. Get him some good agricultural book to study. Read it with him, and give him the benefit of your experience and criticism. When he has mastered this, give him another. In our own case, we owe our love for farm ing principally to the fact that our father told us of everything that he was doing on the farm ; answering all the questions, and encouraging rather than refusing our child-like desire of helping hlm to blow, to chop, to let off water and fire the brush heaD