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Year: 1875

though citizen of Mississippi for many years
before the war and Southern man In all MS
associations and habits of thought, il a Repub-
lican, and was elected by that party 10 the
Senate, after having been Governor OF the
State 10 that what he says may be relied
upon rs at least FREQ from the bias with
which an opponent of the party might be
charged His story of the origin of the trouble is
impartial and truthful, and, as any one who
reads 1t can see, entirely free from any partisan
copring. 1t discloses state OF things III the
section of Mississippi in which these disturb
ances have occurred which is not pleasant to
contemplate but which after all Is only the
logical and legitimate result OF the policy
which has been pursued by the Admlnistra-
tion party for the past four or five years OF
arrayng the two races against each other In
the strife for Office.


The neHoes Brown and Smith, one Sheriff
and the other State Senator, Receiver OF PuO-
lie Money, County Superintendent OF Edtica-
ton. and candidate for the Offices of Circuit and
Chancery Clerk were only acting according to
the light they had, and following the examples
set them by men Higher in place and lighter
in color in forming u snug little Ring OF two,
TO administer the affairs of the county and
feather their own nests. They were only iml-
tatng the example set them last year by emls-
saries sent out from Washington in melting
violence and war of races, upon the strength
of which they intended to carry out their own
purposes. In the light of Senator Alcorns
narrative the weakness of the whole demonstra-
tion is apparent. And yet there were clements
of mischief in the movement sufficient to make
il dangerous and to excite the gravest appre-
tensions of law-abiding and well-disposed
citizens. What might havo come OF 1t had
Mr.. Williams been Attorney-Gcneral instead
of Judge Pierrepont, and had Gov. Ames's
call for troops been responded to instead
of denied, is question for thoughtful
men to consider. Many honest voters
last year were led to continue
to support tho candidates of the Admin
istration party by the conviction that
there was no other course by which the col
ored men of the South could be protected In
their rights. The occurrence OF such outbreaks
as this at Friars Point ia but the natural crop
of such instructions as the negro politicians
have had from leaders of the Ames stripe.
When they find that Ames aud his kind are
discountenanced instead of being encouraged
at Washington they will subside quietly, and
either earn an honest living or receive the
treatment Of vagrants.
Year: 1875

All the recent indications point to the
defeat of the Democrats to-day in Ohio,
and yet the set of the political tide
throughout the country is in favor
of the Democrats Their defeat in Ohio
will be directly due to the refusal of the lnde-
pcndents and the Germans to support them,
because of their imitation folly.


There is Just possibility that in spite
OF this they may scrape through III
they do, it will be no imitation victory.
1t will he the sweep of tidal wave
over the whole country, which not even
their financial madness could wholly
dam out of their State. The blunders and
crimes of Grants Administration will have
given them the victory in spite of themselves.
Year: 1875

We presume II IL not necessary ai tins stage
of the present political canvass, OF in the pres
ent political situation in the country. to call
attention to the fact that the Administration
party has finally abandoned all hope of making
political capital from misrepresentation of the
condition of affairs at the South, and lying re-
ports. concerning outrages upon Republicans
and intimidation of negroes in the Southern
States And yet the plain, unyarnished nara
tive of the facts in the matter Of the
disturbances at Friar's Point, Miss, as
given by Senator Alcorn in telegram
TO the Editor of THR TRIBUNE, furnishes
80 striking a comment upon the mischievous
influence which has been exercised upon the
colored people by the pursuance OF this policy
that we hope none of our readers will neglect
to give it careful perlsal. Senator Alcorn
Year: 1875

great deal of evil was predicted from the
fact that the work of remOdeling the ConSti-
tutions of North Carolina and Alabama had
fallen into the hands of the white people.
Among other things. it was feared and charged
that ATTEMPTS would be made to deprive the
negroes of their civil rights and to reduce
them to a condition of vassalage as bad as
slavery if not worse. Both Constitutional Con-
ycntions have now adjourned after sessions
marked by good order and much more econom-
zeal than those of the days of Reconstruction {;
and so far az we are advised, their work
has been performed in manner that
will give general satisfaction to think
ing citizens and without impainng the rights
of any class The principle of secession is not
affirmed, but denied the rights of the negro
are carefully guarded; free public educa-
ton is assured an economical Judiciary
is contemplated; the general machinery of the
State Governments is greatly smphiied and
schemes for reputation, even of debts ille-
galy incurred, have not prevailed. Mis-
takes have doubtless Dcen made, but
they are such as might have been made as
well by Northern as 10y a Southern state.
Upon the whole there is no reason to regret
that these Conventions have been held.
Year: 1875

first it seemed as if this was to prove another OF
the many mysterious crimes OF the time but
not only the manner of the murder has come
fully to light. but in all probability the muir
derer himself has been discovered and sufii-
cient evidence obtained to secure his punish
ment
Year: 1875

A letter which we publish to-day concerning
the Centennial Regatta will attract attention
not less on account of the position that It's
writer has long occupied in boating matters
than because of the timely advice it offers.
The University race of 1876 is in many re-
spects likely to he the most important contest
of the kind for many years, and there will be
deeper public interest in it than has yet been
manifested The famous University crews OF
England. il is now announced, VIII be with us,
and a chance be given to win on the Schuyl-
kill the laures lost on the Thames. In this
letter the merit, of the competitors ut Sara
toga, and the prospects OF the crews OF 1876,
in respect to changes and improvement, are
analyzed in detail. The main points of the
advice are to begin work now. to keep at 1t
steadily through the Winter, to lose no chance
for coaching and acquiring g fom,' and to
profit by the mistakes of previous years. The
occasion is certainly worthy of the highest
effort
Year: 1875

Commissioners Matsell and DiSbeckcr still
"stick" TO their places and il is evident that
harshcr measures will have to be taken TO re-
levc the Police force of their demoralizing
control. The Mayor does not exaggcrate the
public feeling condemnatory Of these twO men.
Their appointment was shock to the public.
They have done nothing to Justify the outrage
of their selection for such responsible places.
On the contrary their gross incompetency III
Office alone warrants their prompt removal by
the Mayor and Governor.
Year: 1875

A respectful hearing was gwen the Hon. W..
ID. Kelley by the members of the Board OF
Trade and others whom he addressed on the
National Currency at the Cooper Union last
evening. Mr.. Kelley made dlspassionate
argument in favor of his pet financial theories,
and we give him the benefit of very full
report of it, This is the second direct appeal
of the inflationists to this city, but az yet
there are 10 signs of disposition on the part
of any class of the people to rally to their
standard
Year: 1875

We are all gentlemen and gentlewomen.
Any hint to the contrary is gross insult:
yet every day we violate the laws of good
breeding. Incivilities abound. There
must be radical wrong somewhere.
Our mansions and cottages are not all
homes of kind feeling and gracious cx-
preston, sending out genial currents
through the whole system. Too many
sit in dingy iustian, with unksmpt and
slip-shod manners, at their firesides, and
talk barbarously at their tables and then
put on velvet robes and paradise feathers
dress coats and suavity, and 90 forth
puissant gentlefolks. But their fine fsath-
ers will get awry on parade, and disclose
| the coarse habits beneath.
Slang phrases, ridiculc, slovenliness.
vulgar attitudes and oaths, ere admitted
into no system of good breeding, and the
thoroughbred can, by no possibility, Be
surprised into them Avoid them.


A common practice prevails in many
places of amusement and lecture halls
which has grown into serious nuisance.
We refer to the bad habit OF individuals
getting up, putting on their wrappings
and retiring from the auditory before the
termination of a performance, thereby
disturbing those willing to wait. Some
persons seem to take delight in being late
while others appear equally happy in
leaving an entertainment when It is in
progress. This is not polite. OF course
there are times when these things cannot
be avoided, but they should be the excep-
ton, and not the rule. 4tH.1
Men are apt to think very little of pO-
liteness-of the value of bow or smile
yet how small the cost and how great the
return. BY few soft and pleasant looks
enemies have been made friends and last
ing attachments formed. A smile! it
beats upon the lovers heart like ray of
sunshine in the depth of the forest. A
nod! it has gained more than wealth and
learning put together. A grasp Of the
hand it is more potent in cementing the
ties of affection than all feelings of self.
interest. There is yet another value to
politeness. Among the good items laid
aside twenty years ago we find the follow
ing: King Louis PHILIPPE was In the act
of bowing to the National Guard, ut the
moment the assassin. Alibeau, discharged
his weapon at the monarch's head. Evil
IDENTIFY the Kings politeness saved him bis
life. Washington not willing to be out
done in poli.eness by an inferior. tipped
his hat to a negro that gracefully bowed
to him.
Year: 1875

some form, and if we shall adopt some provision by which the authorities can exact their attendance upon I'll SCHOOLS, they may be saved from an evil destiny, and the State will certain ly be the better for it.

 We do not care to pursue the subject further in this article We may say something more before Chief Justice Dunne reconciles his present and past coursc-in fact if we ever do, we think we shall do it before that feat is accom- plished. Many interesting features of his course in behalf of constitutionally establishing system of common schools which the legislatures of future years should foster and maintain whe- ther willing or not, are q9t alluded to in this article
Year: 1875

This sandy and burning area of country lying west of the Colorado river and between us and the settled portion of California, has been source +of great damage to Arizona. The press of California too often connected it in some way with our Territory, and travellers and emigrants from the west having to cross 1t en route hither, generally credited the hardships of passing over it to the greatly inferior ones experienced in Arizona. Of late years, that desert has had much at- tention by men in public life who have never seen it, but think some- thing ought to bo.done to improve 1t, and who believe something in that line can be done. We rather think the idea of opening up channel to the Gulf of California, expecting thereby to overflow 1t with ocean water, has been abandoned. Just now & party under command of It. Geo. M. Wheeler of the U. s. Engineer Corps, is ordered by him to make thorough investigation of the practicability of irrigating it by turning the Colorado river on it. Lieutenant Bergland Is in immediate command of the party and his instructions are to make a most thorough investigation of all points worth knowing in connection with the desert and river.

 So in the course of a few months, we shall have very definite and relia- ble information with reference to that desert and its possible irrigation by turning the river. If 1t be demonstrated that the river can be turned upon the desert, the next question must be, whether such diversion will be per- mitted? And we think this is one about which there can be little if any doubt, for it is hardly probable that a great navigable stream may be des- troyed upon any account short of a superhuman one. However, this scien- tifc examination can hardly fail to develope some useful information. The desert is now spanned by tele- graph and soon will be again with the addition of @ railway, thereby mak-
Year: 1875

A Hardyville correspondent says Large droves of sheep are still working their way along the hot, dusty roads, seeking pasture in Arizona. About thirty thousand have already crossed the Colorado river at this place and about twenty five thousand are near by The droves that are behind are losing many on account of the dry feed and scarcity of water. Sheep Orcattle con- ing to this Territory should be driven in April or August; June and July are hot months on the desert and bad time to move stock. Should the Sum- mer rains set in early and fall plentiful, at least half a million sheep will be add ed to the tlocks of Arizona from South ern California alone. The present out look for Arizona as a wool producing country is that it will equal California or any other State in the Union.

 My resignation of the office of Post master at Prescott will be sent to the President by next mail. It is for the people to petition, naming my success Sor Slaving from four o'clock in the morning till nine at night is breaking me down, and I am going to give it up. There is more work in the office than one man can do, but the compensation is not sufficient for two. 1 apologize to anyone to whom may have given a curt reply. Try it yourself and you will see how hard it is to always keep your temper.

 JAMES s. GILES.

 Dispatches received at Headquarters from Captain George M. Brayton, Sth Infantry, dated Camp on Apache trail on East Fork of Verde, July 1, report having struck @ rancheria of Indians, killing twenty-five and capturing nine prisoners. One Indian soldier on oul side was slightly wounded. The mules lately stolen from the settlements were also found with them.

 Later-Capt. Brayton has just return ed from scout to Camp Verde, and re ports in addition to the above, that hC struck another rancheria, on the 4th of July, at the head of Red Rock canyon west of Mazatal range, killing five and capturing six prisoners.
Year: 1875

NUR MILL NOW BEING IN FULL V operation, we are prepared to furnish the market with a quality of Flour, which we guarantee far superior to any manu- factured in the Territory, and fully equal to the very best imported from California. We will keep constantly on hand at the Mill, and at our several agencies
Year: 1875

EX-SENATOR WM. M. STEWART is out of politics and is as actively engaged in private business as any man living. He has no political favors to bestow and is asking none. He recently declar- ed in San Jose that he lost $300,000 by being in Washington, and emphatically declared that EX-Attorney General Will Hams is a good lawyer and an honest man, and that he left official life poorer than when he went to Washington. This is what we said a week or so ago, and yet the infamous metropolitan press gloats over it's despicable success in driving an honest and able man from office
Year: 1875

met by Lord Percy with reintorcements of
I. 200 men and two guns which alone saved
them from annihilation. Lord Percy by
the use of his two field pieces kept the
militiamen at bay, whilst his detachment,
formed into hollow square, received the
fugitives, who stretched themselves upon
the ground, their tongues hanging out
their mouths like dogs after chase"
But his halt WAS not long, for the minute
men were increasing in numbers. and he
found it safe to countermarch speedily
The Americans never slack kened their pur-
suit but followed the retreating columns
until they were safely under the guns of
the fleet and across Charlestown river.
The American loss is reported at - killed,
"a wounded, whilst the British loss is cs-
timated at 213.


Thus was fought and won the battle of
Concord which fired the hearts OF the peo-
pie from the North to the South and
brought about that happy severance of the
political ties which bound the Colonies to
the mother country.


Let us hope that the nation which was
thus born in the midst Of the carnage and
smoke of battle will ever be actuated by
the


spirit that made those heroes dare
To die and leave their children free.
Year: 1875

The demand on the advertising columns OF
the TIMES is often ~ great that we are compell-
cd to curtail the reading matter which other
wise would he able to give our readers. This
we regret, for il has been always our ambition
to make the TINES a tirst-class country journal.
Last year endcavored To remedy this by is
suing weekly supplements, but this did not
please us. and moreover did not fully accomplish
our object We have, therefore, for sometime
back, considered the matter. and determined to
enlarge and otherwise improve our paper, so that
all advertisements may be accommodated with
out depIiving our readers of such miscellaneous
reading matter and general news as would
like to give them more ut length than We are
able to do now. In order to do this, we shall be
obliged To buy another press and make other
OutlayS at very considerable expense. All this
we are willing and eager to do for the benefit of
our patrons, but cannot do it without money
We ask such OF our SUBSCRIBERS aS are IN arrear
To come forward and settle theiraccountS. These
are all small in amount to each man, but in the
aggregate are great to US: They can be easily
paid by each man with II little effort and deter
mination, and We think, in all kindness that we
are entitled to ask this from those whom we
have indulged-some for n very long time
Times have been very hard, we know, for years
past, and we have never been pressing for the
bills due u.s. but have waited patiently the con-
venience of all We think we now entitled
to be rewarded for our forbearance. Wewant to
make our paper in every respect worthy of the
patronage of all the people and to show our great
appreciation of the kindness of those who have
so long sustained ii. For this purpose we are
willing to give our time and means freely and
laviShly. All we ask now is that those who owe
us will give TO us that means which is justly
ours.


Farmers are now beginning to ship their to-
bacco and surely each man can spare the few
dollars due us, if he will only think So He
would scarcely miss them, whilst we tiatter our
selves that he would greatly miss the weekly
visit of the TINES.


We ask one and all to make the effort and
we will soon show them that it is fully apprecia-
ted.


We hope our friends will respond at once, as
we cannot make the contemplated improve
ments until they furnish us with the means. AS
soon as they do this the necessary arrangem. nj :
will be consummatcd.
Year: 1875

Gss- retired liquor dealer of Vermont
whose sands of life have nearly ran out. belev-
ing that open confession is good for the soul
tells how he converted himself into n travelling
rum shop few years ago by wearing tin
vessel made to fit the body under his clothing,
and having ii rubber tube attachment through
which he could draw glass of whiskey at plea
sure. He states that he found it exceedingly
useful at agricultural fairs, and subsequently ht
says be frequently sat at his own door and sold
liquor to the pasSer-by while officers were
searching his premises for whiskey. Vessels
similar to the one described have been in use
by the smugglers on the Canadian border for
years. A few years since ''smuggleress' was
arrested and on her were found, next to the
person, number of tin vessels containing in
all about five gallons of spiritus frementi.
Year: 1875

W e nave received, with the respects OF
j. II. Stickncy," the author, neat pamph-
let in advocacy of the adoption OF this
system in the State of Maryland. We
presume the author is from Massachusetts,
originally from the evident relish with
which he recalls the pleasant features of
this system as it exists in that State. We
have read this pamphlet with much pleas
ure and instruction and will be glad to
see the subject of which it treats discuss
ed by the public. There are many reasons
why we should look upon the system with
favor. Two of these might be sufficient
to mention, namely, the beneficial results
with which it has operated for upwards
of century in the New England States.
and for a shorter time elsewhere, and the
further fact that it is based upon the true
principle which should underie all GOV
ernment-Home Rule. There are many
other reasons besides these which would
make it worthy of our consideration.


Bv this system the counties are divided
into a number of towns or townships of
convenient size, just as we have them di-
vided now into election districts. though
of smaller and more compact form, or as
might be determined. Each Of the divis-
ions would have all the franchises of a
municipal corporation. with power to lay
taxes, regulate schools. roads and other
matters purely local. and. in short II con
duct their own affairs 10 suit themselves
as they might think most conducive to
their interest. without waiting for the
approval of the rest ot the county which
has no direct local interest in their mat
tiers. Thus, if one township thought
proper 10 make turnpikes out of its public
roads it would he at liberty 70 do 50 with
out the troublesome process of obtaining
the consent of the rest Of the county To he
taxed for this purpose. In short, it would
be governed as any other town 10y its duly
qualified voters. The system in opera
tion in the Eastern States is neither cum
berous nor expensive. Such measures rs
are proposed are acted upon in town
meetings OF which due notice is given,
and every voter is entitled TO bc heard
and thus takes an active part in the gov
ernment. \ Town Clerk and Selectmen
TO administer the government the town
ship are elected every year and they only
carry out the objects which the people
have previously determined upon. As We
have said, there is much in the system
which causes US 10 admire il. But the
very reasons which make il cIninently
suitable in the States wherein it has So
long been in use make it unfit for US. at
least at present. Whes administered by
an industrious and intelligent class of yo-
tiers, we can we'll imagine that it would act
well. but with the kind Of voters which the
18th Amendment has created in this coun-
" it would never answer. but would sure
ly in short time result in the bankrupt
CIV and utter ruin of the taxpayers
When the colored people understand that
their interests are indissolubly bound up
with those of the property holders, then
perhaps, but not until then, we will con
slider the propriety of the adoption of the
system here Until that time we should
unquestionably oppose it.
Year: 1875

most altogether within the walls of his own
home. His temperament was nervous and i'm
pressiblc us is usual with those Of the Spanish
West Indian race, from which he was descend
ed on the mothers side, ana of which he in
herted the physical traits. 1t can only be
surmised that some latent disorder of the brain
may have developed itself in him, with a sud-
denness and violence to which natures less
susceptible are less exposed. We share, with
all who knew him, the profound regret which
his death has occasjuncd