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Year: 1876

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 11.--Dr. j.
Lawrence Smith, scientist, to whom was
given the specimens Of flesh, has fur
nished the following report OF his
analysis:
have examined the specimens Of
matter that were sent to me from Bath
county as having fallen from a clear
sky. in a limited space, In the neighbor-
hood OF Mudlick Springs. The pieces
received by me had been placed in al
cohol, and they had evidently shrunk
considerably from their original bulk.


THE FOUR PIECES


furnished me by Capt. Brent, OF Mount
Sterling, and Mr.. Madden, OF the
Courier Journal, were from one-half to
one inch in size they had the appear
ance Of dried gelatinous matter OF ir-
regular shape and were more or less
coIored. Filaments were attached to
the exterior. Under q feeble magnify
ing power the edges were translucent
when heated in water the pieces became
enlarged and more translucent. The
dried pieces when cut across showed on
the exterior soft gelatinous substance
without any fibrous structure.


UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
the parts that had dried showed an
irregular flamentous structure. The
dried pieces, when placed in lame,
burned rapidly with the strong and well
known smell of animal matter. The
pieces were examined carefully under
the microscope, but there was not the
slightest indication of any muscular fibre
or other structure belonging to what is
commonly known as animal tissue. In
nv mind this matter gives every indi-
cation of being


THE DEAD SPAWN


of the batrachian reptiles, doubtless
that of the frog. They have been trans
ported from the ponds and swampy
grounds by currents Of wind. and have
ultimately fallen on the spot where they
were found.


A SIMILAR OCCURRENCE.


This is no isolated occurrence of the
kind, having come across the mention
of several previous instances In the
course Of my reading. The only one |
can now fix the date Of Is recorded by
Muschubroeck and occurred in Ireland
in 1876 The matter is described by him
as very glutinous and fatty and softened
when held in the hand, or emitted an
unpleasant odor when exposed to the
action Of the fire.


FROG SPAWN.


The ovum or egg Of the batrachiam
reptiles is round mass OF transparent
jefly, in the centre OF which appears a
small black globule. In the present
case the passage through air would have
dried up, more or less, this gelatinOuS
mass, so that the exterior would have
become hard, and the interior, as found
it, still soft and gelatinous. AS regards
the quantity supposed to have fallen
there is doubtless considerable exag-
geration, for the singularity Of this
phenomenon would doubtless have such
q startling effect on the minds OF the
witnesses as to cause them to magnify
the number. l have desired more Of the
matter to be sent to me, when, II there
is any modification Of these views, will
make them known.


j. LAWRENCE SMITH.
+ Considerable excitement exists among
the people generally concerning this
affair, and it will be hard to convince
the country people who witnessed this
phenomenon Of Professor Smiths
theory.
Year: 1876

CRISIS PFRoAcHING-PRoBABLE sUsPEN-


-sIoN OF DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS.


Special Dispatch to the Bait Sun.


WAsHIEeToN, June 27.-In view of the
probable failure to pass the appropriation
bill in time to take effect at the beginning
of the fiscal year, instructions have been
sent to all the officers of the other depart
ments to be extremely guarded in any f.
nancial obligations on account of their res
pective offices; that there was now every
reason to believe that no money would be
accessible for an indefinite period and
they must not assume any OBJ.
legations which cannot be met by existing
appropriations. The heads of all the de-
partments are making arrangements for
any contingency. 1t is intimated by the
heads Of departments that they will sus-
pend business on Saturday il the appropria-
ton bills are not passed. Members of the
House committee on appropriations say that
rather than agree to the passage of the
joint resolution proposing to extend the ap-
preparations of the present fiscal year until
the new appropriations are made that they
will recommend the passage of the bills as
they come from the Senate.
Year: 1876

Gratis. The order which was established two
years ago by the Republicans has been turn
ed into perfect saturna]ia Of crime by the
Democracy. The State of Texas differs from
the other Southern States in this respect:
While negroes arc murdered all over the
South with impunity, in Texas the whites are
numbering each other also. It is state
absolutely without law. It is rapidly BE-
coming very serious question whether the
present horrible condition Of the South Is not
so far removed from political considerations
as to justify the Government in
taking military possession of that section to
avert the danger of general disturbance OF
the whole country. The present situation
cannot continue much longer without the
necessity Of sending troops into the South
not for the purpose merely OF protecting
voters. but to save human life and properly


to secure obedience to the laws and the Con-


stitution, and to break up by prompt meas


ures what threatens to be new and danger
GUS rebellion against the Government"
Year: 1876

There is widespread dissatisfaction among
he more respectable Tildenites as to the
miserable and disgraceful batch of cand'-
dates for the General Assembly their Con-
rention nominated. The decent Tildenltes
Insist on purging the ticket of seventeen or
eighteen Of the twenty -four nominees. There
are various plans discussed to get rid OF those
contemplate bummers, 1t is freely aa-
1oitted that tsreform is necessary" but the
bummers swear they will stick, and not al
low themselves to be thrown overheard IL
is reported that the decent Democrats intend
to quietly omit their names from the ticket
and substitute men Of some competency
ability, and standing, We shall see whether
they have the nerve to rid their ticket OF the
yermin that have crawled upon it. II they
haven't, the peoplew be very apt to bounce
the fellows at the polls.
Year: 1876

form mask and make the old fight for the
Offices in the old way Do they THINK tne
mass Of voters are SO ignorant or depraVed
as to be cheated or enhced into the support
of the Democratic party simply because the
DAVE THonNToNs and PAT H1cKEYs OF Local
politics set up the cry Of "Tr1DEN and ke-
FORM" while their conventions are controllea
by the same bad lot as ever, and their candl-
dates selected from the same low-hung po-
1itical bun1mers And if this is the sort OF
practical work done by the Democrats IN the
very flush and heyday Of their " Reform


movement, what may be expected from them
if they shall succeed in possessing themselves
of the Government, and when they shal'
feel assured of their power ?
Year: 1876

A recent report by q Receiver IN case


pending in the United States Court Of this
district illustrates the character and extent
of much of the business done in all parts OF
the country before the panic, and explodes
the theory so earnestly claimed by many that
tho years of expanded credit >rd wild specu-
1ation Immediately preceding that collapse
were en- era of glorious prosperity. The case
was a suit against JOSEPH E. YOUNG and
SAMUEL J. WALLER. 4 Receiver was ap'
pointed for You've, who reports that he holds
in his possession the property of that gentle
man, at the par value stated, set forth Ii the
Year: 1876

BUCHANAN AND CLIFTON FORGE RAILWAY.
Books OF subscription to the capital stock OF
the Buchanan and Clifton Forge Railway
Company were opened on Monday at the
office of the James River and kanaWha
Canal Company in this city, and already o
sufficient amount OF the stock has been
taken to satisfy the friends OF the enter
prise that the road will be built. Engi-
neers will be started out in three or four
days to locate the line, and it is expected
that in the course Of few weeks conYicts
will be put to work upon the road.
Year: 1876

THE GRADE OF FIRST STREET.-The street
improvements contemplated in the resolu-
tion OF the Committee on Streets which had
been on the table in the Common Council
for some time, and which was taken up on
Monday night on motion OF Mr.. Braselman
and passed, are as follows: Grading OF
First street between Charity and Hill
streets, Federal street between Second ana
St lanes street, and OF Coutts street be-
tween Second and ST. James street. The
work of improving and grading these streets
is to be done by the city hands and carts.
Year: 1876

PROBABLE RESIGNATION OF JUDGE CRU1P.
1t is stated that Judge W. W. Crump has
pretty well decided to resign his position as
this city. This action will be taken, it is
said, not only because Judge Crump's pro-
fessional duties demand all OF his time, but
for the further reason that he has recently
been rendered the position OF attorney for
q company in which the State is interested,
and he does not think he could with pro-
priety hold that position and also remain in
the Legislature. II ne resigns it will not
be until after the spring election, as he
thinks it would be inexpedient to disturb
the party, as such q step would do, upon
the eve Of an important election for muni-
cipal officers.
Year: 1876

MONUMENT TO JUDGE SEIG.-A beautiful
marble monument is to be erected over the
grave Of the late Judge Seig, late member
of the House Of Delegates from Allegheny
county. His remains lie in Oakwood ceme-
terry, and his wife is in the city making the
necessary arrangements for the monument.
Year: 1876

FAIRs.-The ladies of the Grace-Street
Presbyterian church will open fair on
Monday next in the lecture-room Of the
church.


The ladies OF the First Presbyterian
church closed their sale OF useful and fancy
articles last night.
Year: 1876

COLUMBUS, October lS.--ln the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge to-day, a very earn
est discussion WAS held on the point OF
order relative to the recognition OF the
colored Masonic Grand Lodge of Ono.
The question of their recognition was
presented last year ana laid over until
this.session. To-day the Committee on
Jurisprudence reported the matter
back with a resolution recommending
the recognition of the colored Grand
Ledge. A point OF order was then made
that under the constitution of the grand
lodge the resolutions were not IN
order except as an amendment 10 the
constitution itself The Grand Master
overruled the point of order and held
that the resolutions were In order.
An appeal was taken from this decision
and it was sustained by the Grand Lodge,
there being about twenty-five majority
in favor of the appeal. The present
grand officers are all reelected. Col
umbus was chosen as the next place
Of meeting.
Year: 1876

COLUMBUS, October l8.-The Demo
cratic State Central Committee and a
number Of prominent Democrats met in
council here to-day. A number of
speeches OF the mot hopeful character
were made, and the determination reach
ed TO renew the contest in Ohio with all
possible vigor and to work with the In
tention of carrying the state. The COM
mittee will to morrow issue an address
congratulating the Democracy on the
gallant fight they hsvemsde and urging
them to renewed efforts, and stating that
if the Democracy do their whole duty
the state can be carried for Tilden in No
yember
Year: 1876

NEW YORK, October lS-Fernando
Wood was nominated for Congress by
the Ninth Congressional District Tam
many Hall Convention, this evening,
and Abram s. Hewitt received the Tam
many nomination for Congress from the
Tenth district.
Year: 1876

SCHNEIDER, of the International Boot
and Shoe store, 80 Main street, under
stands his business so well that it is
only necessary for him to look at a
person to tell exactly what he or she
wants, and he always has the exact
article and it is sure to fit to perfec-
tion. There is nothing in his line
that can be called for but what he can
produce, for he keeps on hand stock
which comprises every style and quail
ity that were ever thought of, and at
prices which give customers no
chance to complain. janl2 I'm
Year: 1876

He looked like Prince, or retired
Major General, as he stepped out of
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. S. Ho-
tel, with a new black beaver suit,
which he had just paid $lS for, and as
he walked down Main street the eye
of envy was on him, and numerous
were the inquiries of where he had
that splendid fitting suit made; and
astonishment was depicted on every
countenance as he answered that it
came from the Bazaar, and he had
only paid SIS for it. There are a few
more left, so hurry up and get one be-
fore they are all gone. dec11-1m
Year: 1876

Mr. storrs, for the defense, resumed his ad-
dress to the jury on the morning Of the Dist,
and spoke continuously until the session
closed for the day-a period Of nine hours al
together. He devoted his attention mainly to
an analysis and explanation Of the kilograms
purporting TO have passed between Gen.
Babcock and Joyce and Mcdonald, endeayor-
ing to show that they were all susceptible OF
an explanation compatible with the theory
Of the entire innocence of the defendant
Having disposed Of the kilograms to
his own satisfaction, Mr.. storrs took up the
evidence Of Everest, whom he characterized
as a lying fugitive, whom the prosecution
would not trust with gallon Of spirits in
which the Government had an interest Of
seventy cents, but who was allowed TO swear
away the character Of an innocent man. He
claimed that his testimony had been entirely
answered by that Of the witness Magill, who
was unimpeached and unimpeachable. Mr..
Storrs closed with an eloquent peroration.
Year: 1876

wAsulNGroS, Jan. I, 1876


THE NEW YEARS DAY CELEBRATION.
About noon the clouds which have hung over the
city for week cleared away aud 10 the delight Of the
New Years callers the afternoon sunny and warm
as a June day and this evening Is sthrt and clear
Callers wereout force and the day has been thoroughly
celebrated Though great many members of Congress
are st absent, the reception at the White House was
on unusually magnificent spectacle, the diplomatic
corps being fully represented and in brilliant costumes
while the Army and Navy officers also appeared n full
uniform.


MR.. CARPENTER OF IOWA, APPOINTED SECOND


COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY
Governor Carpenter Of Iowa who has accepted the
post Of Second Comptroller of the Treasury man
OF forty five years good lawyer Of sound judgment,
thoroughly upright and with backbone His appoint
IS very highly commended here by all who know
hin
Year: 1876

On New Years eve B. Boyle, a
blacksmith's helper who worked in
the railroad shops, left his home on E
Eighteenth streets, in order to pay a
visit to some friends residing in the
Southern portion of the city, but was
never afterward seen alive by any
member of the family. His absence
was reported to the police, but no at
tention was paid to the affair, as they
considered that he would turn up all
right in short time, having probably
gone away unexpectedly, The fami-
ly of the absent one was very much ex-
cited and irritated at his not turning
up, but still they hoped for the best
while fearing the worst. His family
consisted of a wife and seven children,
the oldest of whem is only eleven
years. Beside these his mother and
two brothers reside here and were very
uneasy about his safety, for they could
assign no rational cause for his disap-
pearance. 49,


This morning q little boy who was
playing near one Of the many holes
In the vicinity of Front and s streets,
discovered something floating in the
pool, and on closer examina tion it was
found to be the remains of man. The
little fellow was very much fright
ened and hardly knew what to do, but
chum come along and advised him
to notify the Coroner. Upon receipt
of the information the latter had the
body conveyed to the undertaking
rooms of Clark & Davis, instantly set
ting about the discovery of the facts
of the case. He. summoned great
many people to view the body which
was finally identified as that of Boyle,
the missing man. 1t was recognized
by the wife, mother and brother Of the
deceased, who were all much affected
by the sorr0wful event.


The Coroner's inquest was held at
o'clock this afternoon, when it was
shown that the deceased was last seen
alive on the 18th instant. The sup
position is that he accidently tumbled
into the hole in the dark and was
drowned. The verdict of the jury was
to that effect. it fft-


Bartholomew Boyle was the name
of the deceased, who was native of
Ireland and about forty-one years old.
-Sdcrdnae,, Bee.
Year: 1876

The German government has built a
mammoth kitchen. 1t is one thousand
feet long, and constituted of stone and iron,
and is designed to supply food for the army
in times Of war. Two eighteen hundred
horse power engines drive its machinery
which is capable Of boiling down and con-
densing for transportation one hundred and
seventy oxen, and will grind three hun
dred aud fifty tons of -four, and make three
hundred thousand loaves of bread, daily.
1t can also supply enough preserved oats
for one days feeding Of the horses belong.
ing to an army of two hundred and eighty
thousand men,
Year: 1876

or, as the fellow said, as like as two
dogs cut from the same piece.


And we find in the Madison, Wis,
Patriot, (Greenback Ind.) the following
general reflections:


The two political parties of the day, profess
in general way to abhor each others princi-
ples. and have been in antagonism through all
the various moods and lenses tor three fOurths
OF century.


Under the old Whig and Democratic parties
there was something of vital principle to con-
tend for on both sides, the lines OF demarkatlon
were clearly defined, and there was no such
thing as a Democrat getting into Whig caucus
or into the party, and not know it, and vice
versa.


In this latter day, however, it is quite differ
ent. Among the masses there is just as well
defined dividing lines as ever, bul among the
office seeking politicians, it is tweedle dun
and tweedle dee The great worlds syndicate
has bought up the hummer class on both sides
to favor It's stupendous scheme, to make mon
ey scarce, products oflabor cheap and interest
high.


Whenever the hummer class in either party
get the control over the laboring masses, their
platforms have remarkable sameness, and a
painful monotony Of plattltudes and ''gittering
generalities."


Now we are very sure this explanation
of cause and effect, does not apply tothe
Democratic party OF Minnesota.
Year: 1876

lengthy for insertion in this weeks
issue.


The whole proceeding was piece of
Ring work. It was foreordained that
the Dispatch should have the job, and it
would have got it it we had agreed to do
the work for nothing.


If our bid Of eight cents per des>
cription had been accepted it would have
saved the taxpayers Of Ramsey county a
very large sum of money, but it would
have interfered with the purposes OF the
Ring.


We propose to see if there is any law
that will protect us in our rights and
protect the people of Ramsey county
from this kind of robbery. The follow
ing is the list of county commissioners !:
|-Maxield, Lee, Lindeke, Brainerd,
Welsh, johnson and Kelly.-Some of
these are regarded as reputable gentle
men and we wait to see whether they
will countenance such a gross fraud.
Some of them have been loud in their
protestations in favor of reform and re-
trenchment; let us see if they will per-
sist in giving fifteen cts. per description
for advertising that could be done for
eight cents. AS to whether our paper
has or has not general circulation we
will challenge a comparison Of our list
with the list of the Dispatch, or any
other paper in the state. The county
commissioners might just as well have
said that they never heard OF Ignatiu:
Donnelly as to pretend that they neve
heard OF the Antl>Monopolist-
Year: 1876

THE AUTOGRAPH UNDER THE PICTURE.
"azln@, our wonder and delight increase
his living presence thought refined and clear
Inc soul benignant. simple and sincere
strength in repose and calm, deep heart at peace
Hen lime that pure. ripe spirit shall release
Incasp onr hopes that still would keep him here
This image with that name shall live, whose dear
sweet Influence and mild sway shall never cease
That name,-Oh mighty power of Poesy,
Three quaint familiar sylabes To render
y magic word which evermore shall he
Linked in minds with meanings deep and ten.


der


Grace, and a subtle of melody;
\ synonym for sweet humanity
Year: 1876

No citizen who values free institutions
can fail to be moved by profound anx.
iety as to the outcome of the present pc.
litical embarrassment. The temptation to
fraud in manipulating the election re-
turns are so evident, and the public dan
gers OF any such course are so enormous,
that partioanship ought to be wholly
swallowed up in patriotism. Counting
in" anybody as President in such a way
as to leave the people convinced that he
is really usurper would do more to de.
stroy republican government in this
country than open, armed rebellion
Let US ali be fixed in one purpose-to
throw whatever influence we possess, be
it little or great, on the side of an hon.
est, dispassionate, partisan settlement
of this grave Presidential question.
Year: 1876

A CLOAK OF FEATHERs.--T Is an
industrious young lady in the country
who is making a cloak almost entirely of
partridge feathers. 1t will be a unique
piece of clothing, and very pretty and
comfortable, though it requires an i'm
mense amount of labor and perseverance
to put it together. In it will be at least
10000 feathers of different sizes, the
lower portion ofthe cloak to be made of
the tail feathers and then ranging up,
the breast feathers come next, while the
variegated plumage around the neck of
the bird will encircle the white throat of
the lady. 1t will require about one hun.
dred partridges to fill out the regular
course of feathers, which are placed in
layers similar to the way in which they
grow on the bird. When finished the
cloak will be valued at $50, though in
New York it would be worth probably
double that amount. The birds are shot
by her brother Bill, who pops them over
whenever she wants them, only asking
that she will nicely cook what is left for
himself to make u square meal off Of
them.-Kingston (N ~ Freeman.
Year: 1876

THE BALL.-We attended the Christ
mas Ball at the Riverside Hotel last
Monday night. Up to the present time
we have not heard one word of com
plaint. Every body has pronounced it a
complete success. Comment is unneces


sary 1t would be n waste of ink and
space to attempt TO describe it. Any.
hing that gives universal expression
of satisfaction, needs no local comments
to help it out.
Year: 1876

CHURcH.-We print communication
this week on church conduct. Ofcourse
our correspondent has had his growl, so
we will growl back. We think that
chldlen till they are old enough to com
prehend the sermon or lecture should be
kept at home or else be accompanied by
their parents. Then we think the speak
er will never be annoyed by people whis.
pering or any thing else, if he is an
orator and chooses an interesting theme
and handles it in proper manner, says
in plain language what he means and
stops when he is done If speakers can
not command the respectful attention of
their hearers it is usually their own fault.
Something is wrong with them. They
had better look around and see what is
lncking. Who ever heard of Choate, n
Beecher or Starr King complain pf
whispering or inattention.
Year: 1876

. ONLY one number more of the STAR
will be published OF this volume. We
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are in advance, and that all desiring the
STAR for volume two who subscribed
one year ago, ARE requested to renew
their subscription Immediately.