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Year: 1876

Lord Derby is facetious statesman.
Whenever he touches upon the extradition
question especially he bubbles over with
fun. On many occasions when the subject
was referred to in Parliament he showed his
humorous vein to great advantage but his
reply to Earl Granville on Monday evening
was his greatest effort by all odds. 1t re-
quires great wit to put a question as Lord
Derby puts it, as for instance when he says
that negotiations are now going on with the
hopes OF speedy success, only to add that he
will Immediately renew the negotiations for
merly interrupted. If they are now going
on what is the use Of renewing them? A
conundrum like this is worthy of Josh Bill
ings, and if Lord Derby could only be per-
entertain hopes Of equalIing any of our great
American humorists both in wit and
wisdom. But he has given US even
finer example of his humor than
this admirable conundrum. II think"
he says, ''if the negotiations are likely to
last some time we ought to endeavor to
establish provisional arrangement which
will prevent rascals from benefting by the
falling out of honest men," This is ex-
quisite. All the falling out has been be-
cause rascals were benefited by Lord Derby
The noble Earl has been the friend of forgers
even to the extent of abrogating treaty,
and now, when his work is complete, when
England is the resort of American rogues
and America the refuge of English rascals,
he has the temerity to grow funny over his
own work. Lord Derby ought to know, how
ever, that humor. however fine, will not re-
habilitate treaty which obtuseness has
destroyed. Whenever he sends us Winslow
and the others we will talk about new
treaty; but until then, or until another Min
lister not so funny in his official speeches nor
so obtuse in his official acts takes his place,
we will make England welcome to all the
rascals we can send her and make the best
of those she sends to us.
Year: 1876

We print this morning singularly inter-
esting letter from an officer attached TO the
forces operating against the Indians, which
gives some new and important details of
Clusters last battle and of the places where
the brave commander and his men fought
and fell. The description which is given
through the Crow survivor, Curly,
of the battle itself and of Clusters
part in it is singularly graphic and
will be especially welcome as something
like an authentic narrative of the last scene
in his life. The courage and zeal with
which the brave soldier is depicted fighting
that last fight, the unfinching determina-
tion with which he resisted superior num-
bers and refused to yield to wounds or loss
of blood until the shot in the breast allowed
the proud spirit which had SO long
upheld the man to escape, will be
especially grateful to oil who respected
the man and the soldier. Interesting
as these details are in themselves, they
are especially welcome as worthy trib-
ute to the memory of q soldier as brave as
he was beloved. They reach us late it is
true, but not too late to stir the hearts of the
people with reverence for a noble deed nobly
done. Such an account of Clusters battle.
meagre as it is, is an enduring monument to
his fame which will outlast even the marble
pillar which the American people purpose
erecting to his memory. When this story of the
courage and devotion Of his death-struggle,
so completely confirming everything that
has been claimed for him and silencing his
traducers, goes forth, it cannot fail to be a
proud satisfaction to those who have already
contributed to the Custer Monument Fund,
and we cannot but believe it will give new
impetus to the desire to do honor to his
memory and that of his companions who fell
with him in his last desperate battle.
Year: 1876

The Witness informs us that the demo-
cratic leaders have determined to nomi-
nate Manton Marble for Governor. If
this decision has been made it is a
wise one. The suggestion about naming
Mr. Seymour, when it is known he does not
want the ofice-spurns it. in fact-and if he
took it would do so as kind of strengthen
ing plaster for Tilden, does not find favor.
No one doubts that Seymour would make
good Governor, but the chief office in this
Empire State is not to be forced upon any
man as penance. AS such Seymour would
regard it if hS were nominated Mr.
Dorsheimer is suggested. But while Mr.
Dorsheimer has many gifts, and has a strong
hold on Tilden for his services at st. Louis
there are twenty democratic leaders who are
older and better soldiers. None of them,
BILE. We trust the Democratic Convention
will nominate him by acclamation- Marble
running for Governor would be real can
vass. Seymour in the field would be a sham
canvass


The elevation of q journalist to position
of the dignity of the Governorship of New
York would be compliment to the profess
sion of which Mr.. Marble is so distinguished
member. Such things are done in France,
where journalism is a power in politics,
which had a journalist for President in
Theirs, and which sends it's best editors into
the Assembly. Such things are done in
England, where the journalistic class has
hal n.l.x ~
Lowe. But in England the tendency of
journalists is to keep out of public affairs
and to shroud their personality with a re-
serve that strengthens their independence.
This to some extent is commendable, and If
Mr. Marble were now at the head Of a news
paper we could understand how his nomina-
tion or even his election to any Office, no
matter how elevated, would be distasteful to
him. But his retirement from the World,
his prominence at st. Louis in the Conven-
ton and his high place in the management
of the Tilden canvass are all SO many rea-
would be appropriate.


Governor Tilden could not aid his can
vass more effectually than to name Mr.. Mar
BILE for Governor. He would compliment an
eminent journalist. He would give the
command Of the New York division of his
army to one fully competent. He would
recognize the services of warm, discreet
and sincere friend. More than all, he would
choose q candidate whose election would give
the Empire State chief magistrate Of whom
the whole Commonwealth would be proud.
Year: 1876

the Nile, he will proceed to the solution of
the problem of the Lualaba, which Living
As he had at last accounts, health and men
and resources for the accomplishment of this
great task, we can only wish the brave STAN
ley every success which his daring and in
telligence merit, and that he may return
home crowned to enjoy the fame which he
has so gallantly won. The achievements of
Mr.. Stanley form new era in modern jour
nalism, and as such will be welcomed by all
who sec in the press one Of the mightiest
agencies of modern civilization.
Year: 1876

The PLACE FOR HENDRICKS The Tribune
throws out an intimation that Mr.. Hendricks
will probably be the candidate for the Vice
Presidency on the Peter Cooper ticket. It
would be good place for the Indiana
statesman. Ever since the adjournment OF
the ST. Louis Convention he has been under
the impression that he was nominated for
the Presidency. With Hendricks on the
Peter Cooper ticket, and good, sound,
hard money man like Thurman in his place,
ened
Year: 1876

General NJ C. Butler of South Carolina.
has written q letter to the HERALD, which we
print this morning, in reply to Governor
Chamberlain, touching the Hamburg riot.
Butler characterizes Chamberlain's epistle as
q fancy sketch, and challenges the Governor
to take steps at once to have the rioters
arrested and punished. Clearly this is the
true course to pursue, and we sincerely wish
Governor Chamberlain had remained at
home and endeavored to do this instead of
spending his time at Washington as if to
seek extraneous aid in matter where the
State authority only should be exerted. At
the same time General Butler can perform
an act which will force Governor Chamber
lain to accept his challenge, even if the
Governor obstinately refuses to make the
necessary arrests in this case. 1t is well
known that he is charged with being
among the rioters. His own reputation,
which, we believe, is very dear to him. ought
to impol him to make his acts at Hamburg
clear to the country, not by bold assertion
merely, but by actual evidence His letter
promises much in the way of proof. Now,
let him bring his proofs to the test by sur
rendering himself to the State authorities
for trial. This will afford the same oppor-
tunity for developing the facts in the case
that would be afforded by his arrest upon
the order of the Governor, and the Governor
could not evade the issue. A good many
men in the North believe that it is not easy
even for the Governor of South Carolina
to arrest and punish lot of determined
white men who have wronged the negroes
General Butler has a splendid opportunity
to disprove this false theory and the false
hoods'he charges upon Governor Chamber
lam by simply going into a court of justice
and demanding trial like any other al
legged offender.
Year: 1876

sCAIpEr-BAGoERs. We hope this word
will pass out of the literature OF our politics.
1t is reproach to every emigrant to the
South, and has done the South infinite
harm. One of the Southern papers says that
the gentlemen of the South do not object to
Northerners coming in with their Drawn and
muscles that they will welcome them, pro-
vided they DO not interfere in politics.
Why should this restriction be imposed I?
If republican goes to Illinois he can vote
as he pleases, run for Office if he pleases.
and no one will rebuke him. Why should
he not have the same right in South
Caroliua2
Year: 1876

The SARATOGA RACES began yesterday with
I good track, a fair attendance and excellent
sport. The winners were not always the
hvorites, and in the cases where the favor
ties won the races were well contested We
nay look for meeting of more than usual
interest this year--an anticipation that we
trust will be realized as the best possible
preparation for the autumn races at Jerome
Park
Year: 1876

The Position OF ENGLAND on the Eastern
question, as defined by Lord Derby, will
attract good deal of attention, and hence
We print the full text of his reply to the del
egation which visited him some days ago to
ascertain what was to be England's policy
during the present conflict in Servia
Year: 1876

The CONDITION OF THE SERBS, as shown by
the special cable despatch to the HERALD
this morning, is almost hopeless. The
laundering of the leaders is said to be the
cause of the deplorabe state of the Servian
forces So far the Turks have shown no
superiority in the struggle, and it is to be
hoped the Servian forces will be able to
maintain their ground and bring order out
of chaos
Year: 1876

The DEATH RATE has visibly decreased
during the last week, thanks to the cool
breezes and the efforts of the Board Of
Health; but there must be no reiaxationsof
duty, especially toward the suffering chill
dren. The physicians engaged in this noble
work cannot be too highly praised or too
generously encouraged.
Year: 1876

WHEN HAYES was nominated for President
many able democratic journals insisted that
he should at once resign the Governorship and
write his letter of acceptance. Mr.. Tilden has
neither resigned his Office nor written his
letter, but our democratic friends have over
looked the fact
Year: 1876

The action of Mr.. August Belmont in
accepting the treasurership Of the fund
for the erection of a monument to the
memory of Custer and his men is only
another evidence of that public spirit
and liberality which have given Mr. Bel
mont so high place in the esteem of his
fellow citizens. We have transferred to Mr..
Belmont the funds sent to us. At the same
time we shall be happy to receive subscrip-
tions as heretofore, to make public acknowl-
edgment and to do all in our power to
push on this work. The monument we pro-
pose is not tribute to Custer alone, as some
correspondents think, but the memorial of
great deed and sublime sacrifice The
men who died in the Yellowstone were men
who died in performance of their duty. 1t
was an act to be remembered with Leonidas
at Thermopyl@, with the charge of the
Light Brigade at Balakava. Deeds like this
exalt race ; and the character of the sub
scriptions received by the HERALD shows how
deeply the event has sunk into the hearts of
the people. Thus far the subscrip ption in
honor of this monument has been the
peoples. The men it is proposed to honor
were men of the people, who came from the
humblest walks of life, and whose careers
are the best illustration of the manliness and
courage Of the people
Year: 1876




Some of our exchanges are impatient with
Governor Tilden because he does not write
his letter of acceptance. They point out ths
fact that Hayes, ''weak and feeble" as he IS,
managed to write a most admirable letter be-
fore he was as long in nomination as Tilden
has been. They argue that this shows
higher degree of executive ability on the
part of Hayes than Of Tilden.


But our friends do not look at the ques-
ton impartially. The letter of Hayes was
short. Tildens will be long, and will,
therefore, take more time. Hayes had
candidate with him who was willing to ride
behind Tilden has colleague who labors
under the halucination that he has been
nominated for the Presidency. Time is
necessary for harmony. Then it is i'm
portant that the two sides should agree; and
it may be that Tilden waits for Hendricks
while Hendricks waits for Tilden. More.
over Congress should adjourn, so that
the Governor should know what both
houses have done, and contrast the sue
cesses of the democratic House with the
failures of the republican Senate. There





are the October elections in Indiana and
more expressive letter if he knew how
these States voted than at time when no one
knows how they will vote. There are twenty
reasons for delay and if the Governor will
only have his letter ready by October Is or
November the country will be satisfied.


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write letter in the meantime accepting his
nomination as though it were for the Presi-
dency and giving his views on finances
That would be serious embarrassment.


GENERAL SHERIDAN is not going to take
the field in person against the hostile Sioux.
1t may not be necessary that he should 60 to
the front, but in many respects his presence
with our little army is exceedingly desirable.
Disheartened by Clusters defeat Sheridan's
personal direction of the operations in the
Black Hills would infuse new spirit into
the soldiers. Men and officers would feel
that there could be no disaster while the
dashing leader and brave commander was at
the head of the army in the field. The
COuutTy WOulu Ieel tuaC tue war was 10 Do y
short one, and the soldiers would be ready to
follow wherever he chose to lead. Sitting
Bull would be more than matched, both in
daring and prestige Still, as Sheridan
pointed out to our correspondent yesterday,
this course would be an unusual one,
and the old soldier resting upon his laurels
is not inclined to adopt unusual courses.
We may trust him in his confidence in the
plans already formed for the chastisement of
the Sioux, and believe that his presence is
not required in the field, because he is him.
self OF that opinion. If his services are
really required at the post Of danger we
know that he will not shrink from his duty
and that it will not be necessary to urge
him to take the command against his in
clinations
Year: 1876

ANOTHER joke has come to the birth in
the Forty-Fourth Congress, and the Presi
dent of the Senate fathers the little thing.
On the day afcer his marriage Senator Chris
tiancy of Michigan was pardonably absent
from his seat. having set out on his wedding
tour. When the name of Mr.. Christlancy
was read in calling the roll of the Senate
Mr.. Ferry said "with a sly twinkle" presum-
ably in his eye, IT desire to state that my
colleague is paired" Thereat the Senate
burst, to use the language Of the variety pos
ter into shrieks of laughter, and the joke was
promptly telegraphed all over the country.
1t may not be amiss to explain that "sly
twinkle" is correspondents English for wink.
Year: 1876

THE associated press dispatches inform
us that in the House debate on the diplomat
ic appropriation bill the remarks of Messrs.
Springer q Cox "were of humorous char
acter." That goes without telling, and it
was superfuous to put the statement on the
wires. All the remarks of Democratic legs-
lators on economic and other reforms are of
an exquisitely Humorous character, couched
in strain OF fine irony, as the voters of 1874
who sent them to Washington with the ex-
pectation that they would do something wor-
thy to be done have begun to find out.
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases ndispensa ole not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty Ct good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

FERNANDO WOOD is an able demagogue,
who never hesitateS to sacrifice the right to
party exigencies; and when he rises in his
seat to oppose Democratic measure it may
fairly be presumed that the measure is not
only very bad but highly inexpedient as well.
He is now vigorously opposing the reductions
in the diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill, contending that any weakening of our
consular service will prove injurious to our
commerce; and there can be no doubt that
his views reflect those of the great CONNER
cial city of New York. One of the Demo-
cratic promises has been the encouragement
of the revival of American commerce, and one
of the first measures they have introduced
has been blow at that commerce-a blow
so deadly that their great northern strong
hold rises in revolt against the measure,
Year: 1876

In the old Dutch times the limits of the
park in New York city were known as the
Vlacte or Flat, and was the scene of many
Paas and Pinxter festival. 1t was early
consecrated by martyrdom for the liberties
of the people. On dreary, rainy day in
May, 1851, the infuriated people gathered


to witness the execution of Jacob Leisler,
the last Dutch governor of New York, who,
with his son-in-law, Jacob Milbone, was
hung on an accusation of treason. The
scaffold was erected just about where the
Sun building now stands, upon Leisler's own
grounds and in full view of his country
seat. "What have DONE" said the fearless
patriot, as he stood up to die, "has been but
in the service of my king and queen and
for the Protestant cause, and for the good of
my country" AS the drop fell the populace
rushed forward with shrieks and cries to
snatch some relic of their martyred leader,
and not long after they had the pleasure of
following his remains in state to burial in
Garden street church---the attainder of
treason having been revoked. Leisler and


Milborne were the first victims of oppres-
sion and the pioneers of the men who gave
their lives for freedom century afterward.
Year: 1876

This building is in the form of a paral-
elogram, extending east and west one
thousand eight hundred and eighty feet in
length, and north and south four hundred
and sixty-four in width.


The larger portion of the structure is one
story in height, and shows the main cornice
upon the outside at forty-five feet above the
ground, the interior height being seventy
feet. At the center Of the longer sides are
projections 416 feet in length, and in the
center of the shorter sides or ends of the
building are projections 216 feet in length.
In these projections, in the center of the
four sides, are located the main entrances,
which are provided with arcades upon the
ground floor, and central facades extending
to the height of ninety feet. The east en-,
trance forms the principal approach for
carriages, visitors being allowed to alight at
the doors OF the building under cover of the
arcade. The south entrance forms the
principal approach for street cars, the
ticket offices being located upon the line of
Elm avenue, with covered ways provided
for entrance into the building itself. The
main portal on the north side communicates
directly with the Art Gallery, and the main
portal on the west side gives the main pas
sageway to the Machinery and Agricultural
Halls.


Upon the corners of the building there
Year: 1876

The city of Philadelphia made liberal


grant OF money to provide for the horticul-
tural department of the Exhibition an ex-
tremely ornate and commodious building


which is designed to remain in permanence
as an ornament of Fairmount Park. This
structure is located on a terrace bordering
the Schuylkill river, a short distance north
OF memorial hall, and has commanding
view OF the Schuylkill river valley and the
northwestern portions of Philadelphia.
Romantic ravines running down to the river
are on either side, separating it on the south
from m ?mor rial hall and on the north from
Year: 1876

Those who were on the sick list had to seek
temporary shelter wherever it could be
found among the farmers of the neighbor-
hood. According to the regulations in the
orderly book, each hut was to be fourteen
feet by sixteen, with walls of logs filled with
clay six feet and a half high the freplaces
were OF logs, plastercd and logs split into
rude planks orslabs furnished the roofing A
hut was allotted to twelve on-commissioned
officers and soldiers. A general officer had
hut to himself. The same was allowed
to the staff of each brigade and regiment,
and the field officer of each regiment, and a
hut to the commissioned officers of each
company. The huts of the soldiery fronted
on the streets; those of the officers formed a
line in the rear; and the encampment
gradually assumed the look of n rude mill
tary village"


In this cncampmcnt, called by the wits
ot tie British army "Slab CITY," the Ameri-
can army passed a sad and dreary winter.
for weeks at time on half allowance;
sometimes without meat, sometimes without
bread, often without both. The transporta-
tion of supplies was obstructed; the maga-
zines were exhausted, and the commissaries
had neither money nor credit to enable
them to replenish them. At Valley Forge,
in the midst of frost and snow, disease and
destitution, Liberty erected her altar; and
in all the worlds history we have no record
of purer devotion, holler sincerity, or more
heroic self-sacrifce, than was exhibited in
the camp of Washington. The courage
that nerves the arm on the battlefield, and
dazzles by its brilliant but evanescent
flashes, pales before the steadier and more
intense flame of patient endurance; the sum
Of the sublime heroism displayed at Valley
Forge. If there is spot on the face of our
broad land whereon patriotism should de-
light to pile its highest and most venerated
monument, it should be in the bosom of
that little vale on the banks of the Schuyl-
kill, amid the "tempted hills" consecfated
by the presence and sufferings of those who
achieved our independence"
Year: 1876

Our fathers God from out whose hand
The centuries fall like grains Of sand,
We meet to-day. united, free,


And loyal to our land and Thee,
To thank Thee for the era done,
And trust Thee for the opening one.
Here where Of old, by Thy design,
The fathers spake that word Of Thine
Whose echo is the glad refrsin
or rended bolt and falling chain,
To grace our festal time from all
The zones Of earth our guests we call.
Be with rs whiio tue new world greets
The old world, thronging all It's streets,
dwelling all the triumphs won
BY art or toll beneath the sun;
Aud INTO common good ordain
This rivalship OF hand and brain.
Thou who hast here in connard furled
The war flags Of gathered world,
Beneath our western skies fulfill
The Orient's mission Of good will,
And, freighted with loves golden fleece,
Send back the argonauts of peace.
For art and labor met in truce,
For beauty made the bride Of use,


We thank Thee, while withaI we crave
The austere virtues strong to save,
The honor proof to place or gold,
The manhood never bought or sold!
oh! make Thou us, through centuries long,
In peace secure, and Justice strong;
Around our gift Of freedom draw
The safeguards Of Thy righteous law,
And, cast z some diviner mold,
Let the new cycle shame the old
Year: 1876

which he doesn't want to be bothered wit
on his long tour through the Exhibition,h
delivers it, receives check for it, designate
any station in the Exhibition grounds
transported there by sprite in uniform and
delivered to him at any hour.