smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

Mr.. Hewitt's position in the matter of the
alleged violation of his private correspond
ence in its passage through the United
has made, in the House of Representatives,
grave and exciting charge against the Post
Office authorities, and it appears to be a
charge which he does not desire to press to
an investigation, and he now declares that
he has destroyed the evidence by which it
was justified and might have been estab-
lished. The people are peculiarly jealous,
as they ought to be, of the strict inviola-
bility Of the mails. and at the present mo-
ment, when party feeling is in SO fevcrish a
condition, the deliberate statement Of q
recognized democratic leader and Congress-
man that his letters have been opened and
refastened while in possession Of the Post
Office authorities. is calculated to do much
mischief Before Mr.. Hewitt made such q
serious accusation he should not only have
been morally certain of its truth, but
should have been prepared to prove it by
unassailablc evidence, and to insist on the
detection and punishment of the offender.
If he had destroyed the envelopes Of the
letters which he claims had been tampered
with and the communication which gave
him secret information Of the commission Of
the offence before he brought the matter to
the notice Of Congress he had no right to
make the charge ut all. The House has
very properly instructed the commit
tee now in New York engaged in
the election investigation to examine
into Mr.. Hewitts charges. This is due to
Mr.. james, the New York Postmaster,
although no person supposes that he needs
any vindication from such an accusation.
II is fortunate for Mr.. Hewitt that he
showed some of the envelopes which he
claims had been opened and resealed to
Mr.. Hale, a republican and gentleman of
integrity. But for this his action would be
susceptible of a worse Interpretation than
that of being attributable to political indis-
cretion.
Year: 1876

Owing to the action of a portion OF tho carriers.
newsmen and news companies. who are determined
that the public shall not havc the HERALD at three
cents per copy If they prevent It, we have made
arrangements to place tho HERALD In the hands of
all readers at tho reduced price, Ncwsboys and
dealers can purchase any quantity they may desire
At No 265 Broadway and No. Ann street, and also
from wagons the principal avenues All dealers
who have been threatened by tho companies are
requested to send in their orders direct to u.s. at No
Ann street.
Year: 1876

As rumors thicken about the possible
combination or fusion of the two ocean
cable companies business men who have
frequent occasion to telegraph to Europe
would do we'll to consider tho ad-
visibility Of forming new COM
pany. The press, with comparatively
few business men, occupy the ocean
wires far more than they themselves
imagine, and new cable laid by themselves
would pay handsome returns on the money
advanced for its construction. besides afford
ing better accommodation at prices below
what can be hoped for from monopoly
To organize new company will not
be at all difficult among the houses
who make frequent use Of the cables,
for they represent q far greater amount of
capital than all tho other telegraphers COM
bincd, and most of them are in position to
subscribe largely upon very short notice.
The freedom with which enterprising
newspapers and other business con-
Germs have used the ocean telegraph
cannot be restricted without great an
noyance and loss; yet under monopoly
the expense would speedily increase to an
extent which would in many cases turn a
paying business into q losing one. The
movements Of the companies should be
closely watched, and prompt action should
follow any definite prospect of amalgama-
ton.
Year: 1876

The PRorosITIoN of the Municipal Gas
light Company, brought up at the meeting
OF the Aldermen yesterday, and the discus
sion as to the feasibility Of the city making
Its own gas, have made an impression upon
the monopolists that promises to lead to
moderate bids and fair prices. 1t is always
true that Providence helps those who can
help themselves.
Year: 1876

The BROOKLYN BnIDeE trustees are at last
reported to have found the wire tests and
specifications worthy of investigation. They
are at least fortnight behind the HEnALD F;
but We shall be glad to see them catch up
with us, an they themselves will have
cause 10 be sorry if they do not.
Year: 1876

The returns of the late election have
not all been received al the State House
yet, but the returns, official and unofficial
show that Judge HAYMoND's majority
will reach nearly 1900 and the re-
mainder of the State ticket will be in the
same neighborhood.


From every quarter of the State we
are receiving the most encouraging re-
ports of the condition of the Democratic
party in view OF the election on the 7th.
From the tenor of these reports we have
no hesitation In predicting that the ma
iority for TILDEN and HENDRICKS will
be fully 10000. All three of our can
didstes for Congress will be elected by
large majorities.
Year: 1876




In the Daily Erentng Reporter of
Wednesday we gave the particulars OF
the placing of two bodies IN the heated
cremation furnace of Dr. lie Moyne, at
half past three on the morning of
Tuesday, and of the sealing up Of the
furnace at ten o'clock on the evening of
the same day. The sealing up WAS
necessary il order 10 allow the retort
to cool off gradually. Yesterday
morning It was still red hot, and con-
tinued so for long time. This morning,
about thirty-six hours after the furnace
had been closed, the retort had cooled of
sufficiently and the iron door which
closed it was removed in the presence of
the Doctor and few friends. Nothing
renamed of the bodies and the coffin but
about u gallon of dry dusty ashes, and
cremation in the furnace WAS pronounced
q grand success.


On Tuesday afternoon when they were
placed in the furnace, the bodies OF the
Two sheep weighed one hundred and
si1ty-two pounds, and the box or coffin
sixty -four pounds, making total weight
of two hundred and tWenty-slX pounds,
which was completely reduced to ashes,
in bulk that would not more than fill y
gallon measure.


This experiment shows cremation to
be entirely feasible, and now the ques-
tion presents itself, will it become pop
ular. Aside from the prejudces grow
ing out of habit and education there
can be little said against it. The
Doctor could write volume in its
favor, and give many reasons why
this mode # disposing of the dead
should be adopted that would be difficult
to answer. The subject is now under dis
cussion all over the country, and indeed
all over the civilized world, and all sorts
of opinions are elected. Whatever the
result may be, the Doctor has given
Washington the distinction OF having
the first cremstien furnace in America
Washington Reporter.
Year: 1876

SOME of the more moderate Republl-
can papers in the East are little dis
turbed by the South Carolina situation
lust now, and are reminding their readers
that sin freeing the negro and making
citizen of HIM, we assumed two-told
obligation-to the negro himself snd to
the white citizen, his neighbor.' This is
well. 1t is about time they should re-
member this duty. Six white men killed
BY negroes at Csinhoy, and one at Edge
field, in South Caro- ina, is the record OF
one week an one state. And what is the
protection given by the government? 1t
is made crime for white man to keep
firearms for his protection, and the Presl.
dent of the United States, by formal
proclamation, orders them to lay them
down, sending federal solLiery at the
same time to enforce his orders. The
administration, at any rate, seems to
think its only duty is TO keep white
man from protecting himself when
negro wants to shoot him.
Year: 1876

WoFFINDIN has sold the Weston
Democrat again, this time not throwing
hims elf in. Hereafter the Democrat will
not belle its name and preach Radical
ism and corruptlon-it will be Demo-
cratic as its name imports, and will yield
vigorous support to TILDEN, WILSON
and Reform. We most heartily con-
gratulate the people of Lewis county on
the fact that they are now to have a
decent paper.
Year: 1876

NEW YORK, October 27.-There was
considerable excitement to day At the
lower quarantine boarding station.
caused by the expectation of the arrival
of the frigate Franklin with William N.
Tweed on board. This morning the
revenue cutter Grant left the upper bay
for Sandy Hook, - await the arrival Of
the Franklin.
Year: 1876

GOVERNOR HAYES calling out the mill
tary to attend to the miners, continues to
trouble the Repository. Last week, again,
the organ defended their candidate for
President-we suppose for the reason
that he needs it. i.


The burden of the RepOSitOryS song is,
that Sheriff Rauch addressed letter to
Governor Hayes, requesting him to send
the military into Stark county. On this
statement our neighbor basis his defense
of Mr.. Hayes in this expensive piece Of
business. We understand that, even
now, when the miners are, and have been
for some time, generally at work, even
now, we say, troops are stationed there r.
the public expense. Will the Repository
also charge this upon Sheriff Rauch p
We understand the cost thus far is about
seven thousand dollars


Now, we say, to the Repository and all
whom it may concern, that we have seen
no letter published, even purporting to
be addressed to Governor Hayes by
Sheriff Rauch. We are aware our neigh
Dor claims to have published such let
ter, but the Repository has given no letter
written to the Governor by our Sheriff as
claimed. The Repository well knows that
there had been no effort made to enforce
the law on the part of the Sheriff and
civil authorities before the military were
sent. No warrant had even been sworn
out and placed in the Sherif's hands,
And when the Sheriff heard of the War
mington riot, it was ended and all was
quiet, and there has been no riot since.
Plain facts are stubborn things to pre-
sent against the folly and haste of Cover
nor Hayes,


THE radical Grant-Hayes majority in
the United States Senate did not repeal
the Sherman Resumption act. The Dem
ocratic House repealed it, but that was
Year: 1876

Everything for the cause-nothing
for men," was an old Democratic motto,
and just now is eminently worthy of our
consideration and regard, The great OBJ
iect is to oust from power the present
radical dynasty, and restore the Consti-
tuition and honest Administration in the
General Government.


Every good citizen wishes well to the
country, for in doing so he is wishing
well to him and his. Thus wishing and
willing, he will desire to do his duty in
that regard, and promote in his own little
field the good work of restoring to power
in federal affairs, the party ofthe Consti-
ton and reform.


In this noble and important work we
desire Stark county to lend full hand.
The Democracy and friends of reform
in this county earnestly desire it. Let
every one, then, consider the Importance
of the CAUSE, and act accordingly. Lay
aside for the present personal conCeits
and individual ambitions, and be ready
to make sacrifices upon the altar of suf
fering country. The prospects are good
for the election of Tiden and Hendricks
and nothing should be allowed to inter-
vene, in any locality, to prevent harmony
of action. Success can only be attained
by cordial and united work on the part
of all those desiring a change of admin
istration. Local success depends upon
this harmonious condition of things also,
as all in or out of Office may understand.


The fact is, it matters very little to
people in general whether this man or
that is chosen to fill position and dis
charge a public duty. The public are
mainly interested in having the duties
honestly and properly performed. The
private members, then, of political or
ganization, have right to demand of
those they elected to office, all proper re-
quirements in this respect; and that,
while such functionaries discharge faith
fully and agreeably their public duties,
proper party fidelity should not be dis
regarded, for as THEY are profting by
party harmony, good sense and fair deal
ing should induce them to throw their
influence in favor of maintaining the eff
fciency of the party organization.
Year: 1876

GRANT and his whole Cabinet are down
on Gov. Chamberlain, who now denies
that he ever asked to have any troops
sent to South Carolina, and says they
were sent without any request being
made by him. Somebody is lying about
the matter.
Year: 1876

THE report of the Committee on War
Expenditure fully exonerates George Fl.
Pendleton from "all corrupt or improper
means" in the collection of the claim Of
the Kentucky Central Railroad company
from the government
Year: 1876

POLITICAL rings, composed of political
cutthroats, either in or out of Court or
other houses, are organized wholly and
entirely for selfish purposes. These
rings or combinations have had such
baleful influences of late years, and re-
suited in such infamous robberies as the
Boss Shepherd, Credit Mobilier and other
schemes, that people are disposed to lay
out and crush all such arrangements.
The Democracy have Mr.. Tilden as their
candidate for President, who is well
known as "ring smasher," having been
mainly instrumental in extinguishing
the Tweed and Canal rings in the city
and State of New York.


Mr.. Tilden's noble course in bringing
the Tweed scoundrels to justice made
him Governor of New York, and his
equally noble conduct as Governor in
crushing the Canal ring and reforming
public affairs will make him President.
His very presence in the White House
will have salutary effect. Like Roder-
iCk Dhu:


One blast upon his bugle horn,


Were worth thousand men!


The people are watchtul of political re-
suits these days. All realize the neces-
sity of such men as Samuel ]. Tilden
and this very feeling is going to elect
him.


In this connection we may be permit
ted to say word over the singular result
of the Republican primary election in
Stark county lastLSaturday. For instance,
who ever supposed that Mr.. Anson Pease
would defeat Judge Underhill for the
nomination of Common Pleas Judge?-
Who thought it possible that Mr.. Wilcox
would be nominated for the Recorder for
the third consecutive term? There is
considerable enquiry as to how these
things came to pass, Was there ring
combinations? Did the arrangement ex-
tend and include Congress as well as
County Commissioner, &c? Not know
ing how our Republican friends did man
age, we make free to PROFOUND these en-
quiries:


When men combine and rings are formed,


The citadel Of right is stormed


The People are the victims straight


Impending ruins on the Stale


But once the people understand


And see this curse upon the land,


They rouse and soon the rings are broke,


While tn elements disperse like smokel


Let each conniving crew beware


And for what's right take watchful care
Year: 1876

Major Mckinley was called for and
soon appeared on the stage. He accept
ed the nomination so unanimously ten
dered-felt it high honor to be nomi-
mated over such distinguished gentlemen,
The Republican party was possessed of
the best conscience and the best heart of
the country-it gave freedom to four mil
lions of slaves-issued money to save
this government, and made that money
good-it was the party of loyalty-they
had a matchless ticket-their platform
was entitled to confidence, and they
would elect the grand Rutherford B.
Hayes in a whirlwind of victory: zap
plause.)


Mr.. Woodwork being called for fol-
lowed in a speech of some length. He
spoke Of the confusion of the moment
had high sense of appreciation of the
confidence shown. Mr.. w. Haunted the
bloody shirt-referred to the Hamburg
massacre, and said the restoration of
the Democracy to power means this as
well as reputation ofour and payment of
the confederate debt, and also Democratic
free trade. he also referred to the war
and the Union dead (of whom Wood
worth is not one) and ended with roar
for Rutherford, and an appeal to the Re-
publicans to do their duty.


Mr.. Hartzell after being called upon
came forward, saying he was hardly of
the opinion he was a candidate. He
called upon Republicans to support the
Year: 1876

money and soft mOney-at the time. Why this
pertinent should be any successful in the political
than in others IL IL difficult TO The hard
money element of the Democratic party represented
by Gov Tllden is undoubtedly sincere in its desire for
resumption OF specie payment at the earliest practicable
moment, and GOV. Tlden, If elected would doubt act
in accordance with this desire and by the Of his
ton repudation In view however Of the momentous
issues involved those anxious for return 10 q sound
must look beyond the President and regard tho
Vce-Presdenf


suppose the most natural thing IN the wOrd--deah-
should overtake Mr. Tlden. while Ia Office Then these
that they had put into office ms successor and as
chief executive OF the nation a softmOney mana man
who is the political exponent Of financial doctrines da-
merica!y opposite TO their own and one who would not
be likely To his veto to defeat his cherished
projects. Really this voting for who upon vital
unanimous act and of the kind of politics we have
n right Ia expect during the millennium. Tho question
for every honest Democrat To ask himself il THIS
Am Justified 10y voting the Democratic ticket, in taking
the risk Of Mr.. Tdcn's surviving his term OF office,
when believe that IL lie should not. the of MI


Hendricks bis successor would be disastrous TO the
hes: interests Of the countTyi This Is entirely
question: for before has the necessity for asking IL
cxsted-nevcr before has such conglOmcrate ticket
been seen. s. MILES


Nec York, Oct. %. 1876
Year: 1876

In conversation with IA TRIBUNE reporter, A..
T. Cornell Chairman OF the Republican state Commit
tee said that tickets in favor of the two constitutional
Amendments designed To secure canal and state PRISON
REFORM had been distributed throughout the state No
oppostion to the amendments had been discovered, ana
II had not been considered necessary 10 agatc The
question.


Mr. MagOne, Chairman OF the Democratic State Com
mttee said the Democrats eager as Their pol


ical opponents the ratification Of tine canal
and state prison amendments TO the State Constitution.


He had heard OF opposition TO them. The feeling was
40 generally favorable to them that he considered
their approval the polls by both parties, foregOne
Year: 1876

TEXT OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE CoNsIi-


TUITION TO BE VOTED on AT TIE COMING ELEc-


uON-CANAL AND STATE PRISON REFORM.


Below is given the official text Of the Canal and
State Prison amendments to the Constitution which
are to be submitted to the people at the approaching
election. The two sections which are amended 50 as
he virtually repealed merely provide for the election
of Canal Commissioners and state Prison Inspectors,
TO hold Office three years and TO he chosen III such
manner that one of each class will go out of Office
each year.
Year: 1876

The business community have justly
become alarmed over the unprovoked re-
vivaI Of the war against the South, by
the rump of the Republican party now
left in possession of that once powerful
organization. The verdict of the New
York Herald, tnst it this crusade Is
to be the result OF Republican vic
tory, then Democratic triumph
would be far preferable, is
the verdict of every conscientious and
intelligent man in the entire country.
The wickedness of declaring the South
still in rebellion, merely because it has
determined to overthrow the rascals who
have deyoured its substance, is manifest.
The wickedness OF declaring them dis
loyal IN face of the accumulated proofs
of their loyalty, is plain.


There can be no revival Of business
no restoration OF prosperity, no relief
from hard times, until this rancorous and
violent conflict is brought to an end
The prosperity OF one section is essen
tial to the prosperity of all. The South
is vital part of the Republic It's sue
cess is the success of the North. 1t is en-
titled to sympathy and it will have it.
Year: 1876

Daniel Magone, jr., Esq, Chairman -Neac


York Democratic Committee:


DEAR SIR:-Absence from home has
prevented me from answering promptly
your letter of the 10th inst.


If l were younger it would be an
agreeable duty TO perform the task to
which you invite me. But l have not
done anything of the kind for fifteen
years, and am now IN my seventieth year.
Should l accept your invitation,
l should probably give rise to
others which would have an equal
claim. Ny judgement is that | had
better stay at home. Yet | think |
fully appreciate the Importance of this
canvass. 1t is narrowing itself daily uore
and more into a struggle between the
people and the managers, who hold the
official organization of the country for
their own exclusive benefit. From the
days of the Credit Mobilier down to
the last exposures made by the investi-
cations of the Congress, there is only
one conclusion TO be drawn and that is
the prevalence of corruption
everywhere in the Republican or
ganizstion. The honest men do, in
deed, make brave and sincere efforts to
resist this baneful influence, but they are
too often defeated to raise any just hopes
of ultimate success. This struggle has
been going on for years, and no material
change for the better has yet been effected.
The time has now come for radical
change and the substitution of wholly
new influence, tied up by no restrictions
other than the genuine wishes of honest
men of all parties. When i'll great
popular convention of Il party
to nominate candidate for the
Presidency, one gentleman, deeply
compromised by the investigations of u
committee of the House of Representa-.
tves, comes within twenty five votes OF
nomination, and another, who really
did honor to himself by fearless and efiec-
tive exposures of corruption in high
places, could not command many more
than q hundred votes, it seems to me
that it is high time for change in pub
lie opinion. Neither is the case inn
proved by view of the manner in
which the canvass has been carried on.
The great effort of the Republicans seems
to be to operate on the popular passions
excited during the late civil war. In
stead of repeating the honorable call of
President Grant, Let us have peace. "
the cry is for raising what may prove
another war. And why is this7 Only
because the people of the Southern
States choose to vote as they please,
without regard to the corrupt combina-
tions of office holders all owe. the coun'
try, welded by equally corrupt combina-
tions of legislators at the seat OF govern
ment, to perpetuate their own power.
Verify, verify, if the people are wise they
will lay down party and sieze the pres
ent opportunity to make a change. l
am very truly yours,


CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
Year: 1876

Everybody comedies the need of
change. Matters caAnot be worse, and
they may be very much better.


Governor TILDEN worked great
change in the State of New York. he
saved it over eleven millions of dollars
long before the time the Republicans
promised to begin to reduce taxation
with all their ready facility at easy prom,
ises.


TILDEN is the Man for the Times, then
A man who can anticipate even the
promises of that corrupt and prohlgate
crew, by deeds which ring out their own
story through the land, is just the man
to make the needed change.


The change he has worked in New
York, that change will he work in the
nation.
Year: 1876

Let the Democracy of Wheeling rally
in full force tonight, and attend the
meeting at Martins Ferry. Let there
be such an outpourlng In our sister city
as has never before been known, and let
US prove by our acts that we are alive to
the exigencies of sthe occasion. Sue
cess of Ohio is our success; their gain our
gain, and we should not be backward in
responding to the cause Of economy and
reform
Year: 1876

THE Republ leans saw no harm IN a
united South, when by free sse of the
bavonet the South was united in their
support No, no! But it is treason Ia
oppose them Go to, now, thou simple
ton! Who is going to have his feelings
narrowed by such nonsense?