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Year: 1876




We are asked what we think of
the remarks Of the Republican of
last week, touching the views of Ma
jor Strait on the plan Of civil service
reform advocated by General Hayes.
What we think Of what the Republi-
can says is not material. What we
know is, that Major Strait, in a con-
versation with ourself, at the St.
James hotel in this city, expressed
himself in entire accord with Gen.
Hayes views upon this subject OF
civil service reform, and lauded the
presidential candidate highly for
having given expression to such SEN
timents IN his acceptance letter.


The usual rule is that a candi-
date for office is astonished to know
what horribly bad reputation he
has. In the case of Judge Wilder,
this rule is reversed, and we cannot
but think that the Judge is some
times led to wonder how IN the
world he acquired such a good rep
utation.
Year: 1876

orable to him, he ought to know that
they are not so regarded by respect
able people. The fact is, the peo
pie of this country do not care to
send any more men of that Stang
to congress, and to intimate that
Major Strait is such man is to mis-
represent and do him irreparable
injury.
Year: 1876

Two weeks from yesterday, that
is on Tuesday, November 9TH, the
election takes place, and after that
our columns will be free for the dis
cussion of other than political topics.
We are glad of this and we feel sure
that our subscribers will be.


We carry no mans name in the
ticket at the head of our columns
whom we do not believe to be capa-
bic and worthy, and whom we do not
hope and desire to see elected.
Year: 1876

reduced. Some workingmen have saved =
little money. Ii is nearly all gone, and
their families are getting reduced from day
to day. And all this time the bondhoIders
are living on the fat Of the land, at Long
Branch, at Saratoga, at Putin Bay, Mt the
Centennial 1 say the working claaseu OF
this country are IN the majority, and could
show # they would only vote right-if they
only had chance (Voice-aYou have
told US all this before; tell Us what TO do. y
Yes, have told you all this before now.
The xuestion with you is where to ret
bread and clothing for your families, and
Ill be hanged if | can tell you. hope
you will avoid all violence, behave your
selves and acquIt yourselves like men.
Demand work wherever you can demand
4 demand At at any price. If you can't
get a certain amount day, take smaller
SUN. want you to abstain from violence.
Demand something to do in the name Of
yourscivesand suffering wives and children.
and III the name of your landlords 10 whom
yoEar indebted for rent Vote for those
men, who are in favor Of greenbacks.
Year: 1876

Queen Isabella Is again becoming a
thorn in the side OF Spain, and that,
too, at a point nearest to the heart.
Her tntrigues have already seriously In
terfered with the harmony OF the Cabi-
net, and changes are likely to be made
which will bring the Administration
more In accord with her views and
wishes. The fact Of her proving herself
q power behind the throne Is itself u
threat TO the peace OF Spain, and II any
country In Europe wants peace that
country Is certainly the ancient Iberia.
Year: 1876

The advance in the price of silver con-
times Under the panic caused by the ap,
Trehension of large expectations from th&
United States and general characterization,
the price fell to 4Ct pence in England per
ounce. This, however, WIS only temporary.
The price during the last week advanced to
:3t pence per ounce. This makes tbs old
American dollar, if we had such dollars, equal
to 90 cents per ounce in gold as bullion It
is remarkable that, while silver has been
down, there have been but trifling if any, ex-
ports Of the metal from tho United States
The quotations in London were for
the most part nominal, the sales
being exceptional The authority to coin
$5o,0o0,000 of subsidiary coin in the United
States has opened market here for that
amount. The delay and difficulty in e1ecut~
ing the German scheme of decentralization
has removed much Of the panicky feeling
which existed, and the agitation of the TO
monetization Of silver in this country has
had tendency to give frmness to the mar
ket. 1t is mora than possible TINT tie price
OF silver will continue to advance slowly but
steadily, until it will resume its general
relative value with gold. In the meantime,
the general reconciliation of silver in the
United States would greatly hasten its in
crease, and give permsnency to that in
crease in value.
Year: 1876

The Democrats are very loud in their as
ees1ions that T11DE vas Union MN dur
ing the War and loyal to the Government
Ii this be so, Why do they not point to some
nct of his that evinccd his loyalty to the
Union or his sympathy with the soldiers who
wire battling for the country? Surely, if
T1LpEn we're Union man, there must be
something in his long public record to show
it. We have already shown that he WIS IN
active communion with men who were trying
to destroy the Government. Will his friends
show US one single act that shows he had any
interest in the cnuse Of the Union, or any
sympathy with those who vero trying to
6ay.s it ?
Year: 1876

deed, Afr. WALKER could well have afforded
to take off another 100000.


But that the possession of the contract IS
the grand end to be secured, no matter at
what price it may be let, will be readily un-
derstood when it is remembered that the
county contract is merely for one-hnlf the
building The city cannot build, and will
not be able to do so for some years. Who
ever gets the contract for the stone for the
county half Of the building must OF necessi-
ty get the contract for the city's part
Of the building. Tho stone must be
of the same quality, color, and texture;
and this can only be obtained, it is claimed,
by taking the whole from the same quarry.
A1r. WALKEn, by securing the stone for the
first half Of the building, will have an abso~
lutte corner On the stone for the other ha1f.
Holding the one quarry, he can demand of
the city whatever price per foot for the stone
TINT lie may demand. The city will be at
his mercy. Where he is now content to take
G5 cents per cubic foot, he may then demand
50, and there will be no second shop,-no
other quarry,-and it will be impossible to
uso any other stone. In getting the contract
for the stone for the county half of the
building, WALKER secures beyond al perad~
venture the necessity for using his stone and
from his quarry for the other half of the
building. This franchise is alone worth to
the contractor 100000 cash.


Herein is one of the disadvantages Of erect
ing building part at one time and part at
another, the ownership to be divided. If
hereafter, when the city is ready to build,
WALLER shall demand S. per cubic foot for
his stone, the city will have no alternative
but to submit, or build the west half of the
building of stone of another color, and per-
haps otherwise dissimilar. The fact is, the
plans and materials of the whole building
should be determined upon at the same time,
and tho whole building should be erected at
the same time.


The whole Board of County Commission
ers hive to act upon this recommendation Of
the Committee. 1t only requires votes to
carry this McNE111-WA1K job. Five men,
bers of the Committee. viz: CLEAny, CAK-
ROLL, CoS1Y, MCCARTNEY, and JOHNSON have
expressed their opinions, and the other 3
votes are to be had from Messrs. HOLDEN.
AxARs, MuLLor, TABOR, and HERT1NG. The
other five members are on record against the
swindle. Which of these five members wa
have named are prepared to challenge and
defy public sentiment by givingtlleir APPROX
al to such all iniquitous and self-evldent
lob?
Year: 1876

ont the local smells Of Bridgeport; the real
trouble is the rendering process itself, aud
the men who are engaged in it should bs
compelled to adopt q scientific means for
getting rid Of the gases they generate With
out destroying the comfort end injuring tho
health Of the community.
Year: 1876




retort, and are then in q condition to be
burned either for illuminating OF heating
purposes. The practical working of this
process would be superior to the water proc
ess as the gases would be entirely consumed
and made useful.


But the owners and managers of the ren-
dcHng establishments can only be compelled
to apply these remedies by constant watch
ing and strict enforcement of the penalty
for the nuisance which they otherwise COM
NIT. The men who work in this business
become indurated with the stinks in which
they live. and their mentnlGnd moral natures
seem to grow rs hard and dead as the olfac-
tory nerves. The machinery necessary to
the process OF condensation OF. pnriEcation
costs something; the water or charcoal they
may have to use costs little something
more; and the process itself costs a certain
degree of trouble and labor which they
will always avoid as long as they are per
mitted to do SO. But they can be
compelled to apply the remedy if they are
strictly followed up, and this is the business
OF the Health Commissioner, who ought to
find willing cooperation from the Mayor
and police, and also from the States Attor-
ney, if it becomes necessary to indict the
fellows who commit the nuisance in order to
make them abate it. There is no use. then,
in discussing the proposed conduit 1ornosing
Year: 1876

meetings. The tent is pitched on q
vacant lot on sixth avenue, and is well
filled daily and nightly. The speakers re-
present higher class ofintellect than
that Of the revivalists, but as yet have
not worked up any great enthusiasm.
Perhaps people think it is hot enough
above ground just now without turning
their attention to the higher thermom-
eter of future state.
Year: 1876

Goodwin Ensign was young man of rare char acter. He was endowed with all those qualities and graces which endear men to their fellows. From boyhood, those refined traits which made him 20 lovable to all with whom he came in con. tact, ''grew with hie growth and strengthened with his strength" until he became a model of uprightness in the community in which he resid- ed. As son, he wae ever dutiful and affection just at that time when he was opening into the promise of a useful manhood, they have little to cause pain in their recollections or his life He was devotedly attached to his brothers and eis- ed forward to his periodical home vieite, and the enthusiasm with which he was welcomed there, spoke of the depths of affection which filled his heart and theirs. As a echool-boy, Goodwin was habits, and avoidance of the evil ways of many boys. Beloved by the friends and neighbors of his boyhood years. as has been attested by the tears of strong men dropped upon his coffn to-

 day beloved by the entire community where he has spent his later boyhood and early manhood, he has gone down to his grave with the heartfelt sorrow of a wide circle of mourning friends. His employer gave to the writer glowing account of his many excellent qualities, and remarked, that in the course of the i've years he was in his em- ploy he never knew, or heard from him, solitary act or word which was not correct. He bore strong testimony to his integrity and faithfulness in the discharge of his duties. His perfect self control, amiable disposition, graceful and win invaluable in a business capacity. Of deeply religious turn of mind, he early recognized tho cla ms of his Saviour upon his life; he was de- voted Christian, a faithful worker in the Sunday him to act. As stood above his open grave on this beautiful May afternoon, and thought of what he was-his life, and the bright future be- fore him. had he lived-the idea which flled my rarely to have such an application: "The good die young" II,
Year: 1876

SICKNESS AND NEGLECTED CELLARs-It is not probable that the amount of sickness bred ln cellars can ever be accurately esti- mated, but there is no doubt that many mysterious cases of typhoid and scarlet fe- vers, rheumatism or ague, may be correct ly traced to the malarious tffluvia emanat- ing from these neglected corners. Old boxes, bins and barrels, which have con- tanned vegetable matter, meat, fish, etc., need thorough overhaulng, because when standing in a dark corner they look empty, and there may be enough poison left stick ing on the sides and bottom to affect the health of the household. This work of cleansing IS often left 10 the women and boys of the family. A man had much bet ter leave his work day to make thor ough examination and publication of the cellar, than to be unduly anxious about get ting in his crop in extra season. After all garbage is carried out, let the ceilings and walls be faithfully brushed with an old broom; and if this be done once month the atmosphere will be all the sweeter. Use plenty of lime, and in dry weather keep the doors and windows open part of every day. Old tin and wooden ware should not be allowed to stand year after year upon the cellar shelve. If not fit to be used, throw it away.
Year: 1876

Eg "A terrible temptation in real life has been brought to light in the recent libel suit of Dr. Camp against the Troy Budget. According to the testimony of Mrs. God dard of Albany. Dr. Camp procured a young infant for her from the county house some time ago at cost of $25, and she got her husband, who had been tray cling musician with Sheridan & Mack's minstrels, to believe it was his own off spring. Tine woman was childess and took this means of retaining the regard h'r husband. The deception worked well until Dr. Camp, in an effort 10 control the wt- mans actions in reference to the libel suit, informed the husband of the true state of affairs.
Year: 1876

There seems to have been a compromise in
the plan of the ANIMAL cruise OF the NewYork Yacht
Club which extensive ono when agreed upon
before the start of the yachts Tuesday morning last
from Glen Cove The plan originally drawn up would
have given the yachts two weeks cruise but the cruise
IA now likely 10 end vitln week This is owing TO
the unwiliugncss Of some OF the owners OF the small


yachts to 20 around Cape Cod At Shelter leland ball


was given 10 the yaobsen and yesterday morning the
Meet were TO sail Tor NcwIOndon, although sail to TINS
placc had been opposed Wy tho DaoTiy AZ the meeting
Year: 1876

We fear we made slight mistake in say
ing yesterday that fox hunting was difficult
in this latitude Tho huntsmen of Hacken-
sack belied this grave doubt of ours, or, to
be exact in such an important matter,
the huntsmen at Hackensack flung back a
triumphant rejoinder which quivers in
us like the spear of Achilles in the
body Of Hector. New Jersey has not,
we arc sorry to say for the honor
of that fine old Revolutionary State
her native sportsmen to thank for this
Their conduct on horseback and muleback
and cartback bears out our darkest fore
bodings. They did their utmost, we are
assured, even to sending relays of Jersey
men, armed with ripsaws, ahead of the
by the time the horsemen and mulemen
came up. All in vain. Had it not been for
the two foreign noblemen, the Baron Won
vogl, of Austria, and Viscount Blossom, of
England, the Hackensack hunt would have
gono into history as dismal .fasco. These
never be forgotten by New Jersey. Not
alone in their noble mien not alone in the
Centaur fashion with which they ''sat" their
gallant steeds; not, indeed, their fearless
horsemanship, going over fences as fairies
spring over mushrooms by moonlight, but
do these scions Of stately European houses
merit New Jerseys respect and esteem. We
learn that these noblemen had intended to
bring over their horses by the French Line.
but, warned by an accident which took
place many years ago, they had their horses
transported by the Observation-Disclosures
Weehawken Line. Thus were they enabled,
without chance Of misadventure, to bring
their splendid mounts" to the inject" and
to redeem from ignoTiny the horsemanship
of State Of our American Union. To see
the Baron Won vogl going over the fence
rails with the same Teutonic phlegm that
kept his noble grandfather in his seat when
three French cannon balls cut off the four
legs Of his charger at Austerlitz must have
been inspiring to the highest degree.
TO see viscount Blossom give his tally-ho
as he rose easily in his stirrups
while JtrSeyMeu were SluuulHB tHelE III
tive fields in all varieties of inverted pos
ture some on their heads and others stick
ING out of creeks, was to see the descendant
of q long line of ruddy checked squires and
sturdy mobiles, reaching back to the Plan
tagenets in all his glory. Theirs not to
fater or wait for gate to open or 4 fence
rail to be sawed oil, but to so over everything
like birds--and all because these noblemen
trusted to the Weehawkcn Line. To think of
them on knock-kneed hack or Passaic
mule the worst of their kinds too much.
Well had they conned over the lines of
Pope


The foundcrcd horse will oft debate


Before he tries hvc-barred gate.


If the Baron Won Vogl, unwistful Of
the safe Wcehawken Line, had offered,
like his ancestor at Austerlitz, "Iwei
thalers' for horse at Hackensack, he could
not have got one. in the polite sense OF the
term, within q radius of several miles. We
have now indicated how and by whom fox
hunting in New Jersey was saved from
failure, and we leave proper recognition
thereof to this historic Commonwealth.
Year: 1876

The arrest of Colonel Fred Grant in Chi
cago is a very small and contemplate piece
OF persecution, which cannot but react IN
favorably, in the opinions Of all persons
whose opinions have weight, upon the re-
porter and the kind Of journalism whose
antics led to it. With proper restrictions
and in proper circumstances the interview
is Of great value. 1t is o convenient and
effective method of putting within easy
reach of the people the views OF dis
tinguished men upon important occasions,
and the distinguished man is as conscious
OF its value as the people themselves. But
it has been greatly abused and has been
made at once ridiculous and mischievous
and a cover for every species of imperti-
nencc. People arc ordered to stand and
deliver, as if the interviewing reporter
claimed the same right to their opinions
that highwayman might to their purses;
and if there is any cause why they desire
or are under obligations to decline
his attentions tie reporter seems to
contemplate himself as tho victim of a per-
sonal outrage. All this is the consequence
of want Of discretion and tact on the part
of the reporter. In his ondcavor to find
General Sheridan the Chicago reporter did
not reflect that the officers on q generals
ssaif might bo guilty OF breach Of military
decorum in telling him all they knew of
their commanders whereabouts, and for his
impertinent pursuit OF the subject he de-
served the unpleasant consequences. To
appeal TO the police justices in such a case
was despicable line of conduct.
Year: 1876

ana Legislature nearly two years ago had
suspicious and ugly look. being regarded at
the time as a first step toward bringing the
politics Of the country under military con-
troll. 1t was said. in the indignation meet
ings which followed that military in
reference with Legislature, that on
the same pretcxts President might en-
ploy soldiers to control an Electoral College
and re-elect himself If Grant instead Of
Hayes had been the republican candidate
IN this election the recent military inter
meddling in South Carolina would have ad-
mitted but OF one Interpretation. Every.
body would have regarded it as violation
of the constitution by President Grant
for the purpose of re-electing himself
On tho face of the facts he seems
to bo violating the constitution now in the
interest Of another. But is it really for an
other? Does he care SO much for HAYES as
to be willing to trample the constitution
under foot to promote his election? If he
did this to force his own election it would
be perfectly ineligible. 1t would accord
perfectly with the intentions ascribed to
General Grant while he was seeking third
nomination by the republican party. Has
his former ambition been rekindled by re-
cent events and by the artful suggestions of
that shrewd sycophant Caleb Cushing? If
he expects to retire to private life on the 4th
of March why should he stain his fair fame
by illegal military violence? If he in
4th Of March his otherwise unaccountable
conduct is perfectly ineligible. Knowing
what we do Of the history of human ambi-
tion we can easily understand why bold
and successful soldier might grasp at
empire when so dazzling prize seemed to
be within his grasp. History abounds with
instances of men who have not scrupled to
''wade through slaughter to throne" and
there is nothing in the career of President
Grant inconsistent with the idea that he
may be Of the number. If he can get
Hayes counted in by fraud it is by no
means wild expectation that the demo-
cratic House of Representatives will resist,
and President Grant can then give such q
shape to the controversy as will afford him
a pretext for keeping possession of
the government until another Presi-
Dental election. If he holds over
on such pretext we shall never have an
other Presidential election. If there should
be pretence of one the Caesar at Washing
ton would manage to have the present diff
culties come up again to afford him the same
excuse for not relaxing his grasp. If he
tramples the constitution in the dust for
such q creature as Chamberlain what as
surance can we have that he would not 60
to greater lengths for himself?
Year: 1876

FIoHrINo THR CHEYENNEs --We publish
to-day highly interesting despatch from
our correspondent with General Macken-
xies forces, giving details Of the gallant
action in which the Cheyennes under Dull
Knife were signally routed by our troops.
The plan of giving the hostiles still in the
field no rest during the winter is the right
one, and is bound to be successful if fol-
lowed up in Mackenzies STYLE. At
tho same time no uncertain course
must be pursued with the Indians
who surrender or como in to be fed
till the grass grows. Ever since the mas
sacre of Clusters command tho attention Of
the government has been directed TO Fort
Peck as the point from which the hostile
Indians we're in the habit of drawing their
supplies. This is one of the agencies in
which Mr.. Orville Grant was shown to be in
terested; but this ought not to prevent the
government from taking efficient measures TO
render it too hot to hold any of tho hostile
bands. Yet it seems to bs understood that
Sitting Bull and his warriors can walk about
in safety. even in presence of our military
force, when under the protection Of friends
of the Grant family.
Year: 1876

An economical young man in Chicago, wAo is cultivating the affections of an eligible young woman, and, considers it quite enough to have to pay for theater tickets and supper without going to the expense of hack, has contrived an in genious plan to. satisfy his sweetheart. He turns the conversation upon the frightful prevalence of smallpox and the recklessness with which they are con- veyed to the hospital, instancing case that came to his ears that very day how a young gentleman and lady of the high est family took 8 carriage to go to the theater few evenings before-a carriage that had been employed but few hours before in carrying smallpox patient to the pesthouse, the consequence of which was that they were both smitten with the loathsome disease, the young man dying in fearful torments, and the young woman, if she recovers, which is doubt full, losing one eye and being disfgured for life. By this time that woman turns as pale as she conveniently can, and her hair would be standing on end where it not ute, and so when it is time to go to the theater, and the young man says he will step around and get carriage, she says "Oh, by no means-not for worlds Let us go in the street cars, for we will see so many funny people, and it will save so much more money for us when we go housekeeping" and the young man, after faint show of op- position, yielda: "My darling, oi course if you prefer it, etc.