The Somerset Herald rBt DemocraUr irgumeut Btaotla bout as foil": W. know tbe Southern electors were diahoDe-t, for Ib'f feff'red t0 Bel1 t0 U8, W trUd to raise the money, nod could not ; therefore tie KepuWicana mart Lave bought tbera. Gov. IlABTBANrr has not yet sig nified his acceptance of the appoint ment as Tost Master at Philadelphia. Meanwhile several of ths journals of that city are urging his nomiuation aa Sheriff, a much more lacratiTe, and as they insist, more dignified po sition. Tbi latest appoiatment by the President is that ot Iloratio C. Bar nard f C. from Illinois, a mem ber of the Committee of Ways and Means in the present Congress, to be director of the Mint, in place of Dr. Lioderman of this State, lately de-ceased- Gen. A. L. RtssEL, of Pittsburg. Adjutant General of the State during Gjvernor Curtin's Administration, has been appointed by the President, Coansel to Mooteridio. There will not be a truer nor more conrtous gentleman in the consular service. All the indications in Ozio point to an exciting and decisive political campaign for the ascendency in that Stat In all likelihood the Green back LibDr party will sink out of tight, and the struggle between the Republicans and the Democrats will awallow up all minor elements. On a tqtiare issue the State ought to give fifty thousand msjority for the Ilenublicaa ticket, and will do so if the party be 008. united and harmoni- Gov. Hon has appointed Mr. II. Chiebolm, of Williamsport, as Exec utive Messenger, vice John C. Dela nejr, now Librarian of the Senate. Mr. Chibholoi is a son of Judge Cbis Lolm, whose assassination in Kem per County, JIic8., a few years ago, crested 60 much of a beneation throughout the country. Moses Mantos did not want to buy Florida oh no. His only ob ject in telegraphing to the Democrat ic committee was to inform tbttn the Returning Bjard wa for sale. Wby did he keep on telling the same thiDg and redncing the price from $200, 000 to $50,000 ? The World has for gotten to explain this part of iLe transaction. Tue Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives selected as Assis tant Clerk of the House a echo ol teacher. After his appointment it appeared that he had once taught a scoool to which colored pupils were admitted. The Democratic members made this the ground for opposition, and he was removed. Texas is so progressive. Senator CaRisTiANCY, has re signed, and accepted the mission to Rjlivia, tendered him by the Presi dent, and the Legislature of Michi gan, now in session, has unanimously Dominated ex-Senator Zach Chan dler to fill the vacancy. Thus anoth er of the "Stalwarts" will be return ed to the U. S. Senate to the great gratification of all sound Republi cans. Tue President has appoiuted Hon. Wm. Butler, at present, Judge of the Courts of Chester county, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, to fill the vacancy made by the death of Judge Cadwalader. Judge Butler has fre quently been urged as a candidate for the Supreme Bench of this State, and at the last State Convention was a competitor of Judge Sterrett for the nomination. He has the reputation of being a learned lawyer and sound jurist. Sevator Wallace of this State bas been selected as Chairman of the "Rrcsiden Democratic Congressional Committee" to take charge of the preliminary arrangements for the campaign of 1880. This is the in ception of a very pretty fight among the Democracy in this State- Wal lace's virulent enemies, the Barr's and others, have lately struck hands with Tilden, and have publicly an nounced that the Western end of tbi State is solid for him, whereas il is understood tkat the Wallace ring of, the Democracy are hostile to "Uncle Sammy." Tue bill propjfi ng to pay $4,00,- O0S from the State Treasury, for damages occasianed by the Pittsburg riot, is getting hot shot from all parts of the State, particularly sicce the members from Allegheny county resist the imposition of one fourth of the loss on their constitnenU, who by their supines, to designate it by oo harsher term, was particrps crim--ni in the ontrage. It is not doubt ed that this is the Pennsylvania Railroad's bill, and the methods used to induce its passage, will be closely watcbed, fcrutinired, and freely com mented on. Just wby the laws cf the Slate are to be ret asido tad nul lified, for the benefit of that corpora tion, will be closely inquired of by the constituents of every member who rotes for the bill. MfEJLirr HXIAM8 ot Armstrong county, who was convicted of using money to secure his election, and af terwards taking the oath of office prescribed by the new Constitution, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary and the payment of a fceavy fine, has had writs of er ror and certiorari granted by the Supreme Court, who have ordered the execution of the sentence t be tayed until the case can be reviewed by that court. It is but just to Sher iff Williams to say that Lia friends assert, that be i the victim of a ma licious prosecution, and was guilty of do criminal intent. The Legislature drned on Fri day last until to-day (Wednesday) to give the members an opportunity of attending the local elections. Bath . ri 1 1 ,t our memoers, .Messrs avtnuuiu u Schrock, have improved the occasion - ... t 1 . L to visit their families, ana neip ms bovs fix op thinars politically. The defeat of the liiiiian by their savage adversaries in South Airica is a Bevere one, and will probably lead to a most persistant and bloody etruggle. The Zulus are reported a brave and warlike people, who are well armed with approved weapons, and this success will encourage them to persevere in defense cf their in vaded country. The loss of 4s o ficers and COO men on the part of the British, and ot more than double that nnmber of the natives shows with what determination the battle was waged on both sides. Tue Teller (jommiuee has com pleted its investigations in the South and the evidence taxen most smply sustains all the allegations of force, fraud and bull-dozing alleged to have occurred during the last Presidential campaign, on the rumors of which Senator Blaine atked for the appoint ment of the committefl. Now let the Democrats come to time if they can, and make good the charges in their buncome amendment, of intimidation and bull-dczing in Massachusetts, Sew York and Pennsylvania. The Republicans are ready, and await the opportunity to puncture t'ie windy, clap-trap declarations of Thurman, Wallace and other Democratic dem agogues. Pittsblrq is a great place for demonstrations. Aboot eighteen months ago the inhabitants availed tbcjiselves of the opportunity afford ed by the visit of some of the Phila delphia militia to get up a grand house-warming; and in their joy they started trains if cars filled with burn ing petroleum into the roundhouse where the visitors were in bivouac. The little entertainment involved en expense of about fuua millions of dol lars, which the rest of the State is now invited to pay. Their latest outburst of enthusiasm has been ex cited by tie arrival of Captain Paul Boyton, inventor and advertiser of a very excellent life-preserving suit, whoe advent, ' after a foolit-b and utterly aimless voyage down a half frozen river, was greeted with bands, and cannon, and hilarious rejuicing. This must have cost comebody some thin?, end Mr. Speaker Long might just as wtll include it in Lis little bill. If the State is to pay for all the revelry or rioting of its western country, itere is no reason wby the fun should be abated. North Amer- If "OA llickjry was alive, he would Dot lack the opportunity to bang a few nnllifiers among his pro fessed followers, ia Virginia. The Senate of that State baa adopted a string cl resolutions denying the right of the General Government to protect a ciiinen ia life, liberty or property, or the exercise cf right3 where the State claims jurisdiction , declaring the legislation which has grown out of the Constitutional Amendments to be null and void, and denying the right of the General Gov ernment to enforce the decisions ot its own courts where the State pleas s to intervene. This is the "State Riebts" doctrine, run mad, but it embodies the spirit of the Southern Demccracv. and is a reiterstioa of the sentiments that found vent ia the rebellion of the South. These South ern Bourbons learn nothing and forget nothing, and should they ob tain control of the government in 1880, will doubtless proceed to en force the doctrine that the Federal Government has no rights which the Democratic States are bound to re spect. WnES Congress was voting for the bill to pay arrears of pensions, it apparently did not cccur to a single member, to first inquire, where the money was to come from. The Sec retary of the Treasury taa now giv en them cause for reflect'on, by send ing a letter to the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House, stating tbat there will be a deficiency of not less than $27,0.00, 000, and as there cannot bs a new tax bill framed and panned at this late hour of the session, requesting authority to rise the necessary amount by the sale of additional fonr per rent, bauds. If this permission be granted, and it cannot be refused, if we wish to "pay as we go," for the first time since tie war, the Government will be r.a in debt, by Congress ordering the ex penditure of more money than our receipts amount to. Tbis is no time to increase our burthen of debt, and yet with this deficiency staring tlem ia the face. Congress proposes to further diminish onr revenues, and add to our debt, by reduciog the tax on tobacco to an extent tbat will take ten or eleven miliioua tooie out of the Treasury. Is'nt it aboet t-ffie tbat ordinary business principle! were in troduced into Congress? The Seal Ham i tbe B-lb. From (hi Charleston News and Courier. t js the repudiation talk tbat does tbe real harm. Louisiana and South Carolina could have commanded capi tal without limit had the Democratic governments continued to pay the in terest on their debt. Aa it is, tbe man who has money to lend shoos the South, aad a wreck of public and private credit is threatened. Purely as a matter of business, it was wiser io f.ty than to fight Jail Delivery. Lebakok, Feb. II. Between 12 and 1 o'clock this morning six pris oners escaped from the county pris on by cutting a hole in the ceiling of their cell There are at present be tween fifty and sixty prisoners con Cned there, including seven charged with murder one of whom has been already convicted-and tbe building is eo insecure that the sheriff is pow erless to hold prisoners in his custody. 1 Ttmptramra r thw farmer. Vital m From the New York Tribune. Mr. Smith Mead Weed swears tbat fur Mr. Tilden discovered that he had been complotting with bis grace less Nevy to boy an Electoral Vol l-ge, Mr. Tilden called bim a oangh ly, naughty man, but that be (S. M. Weed) fid not observe any reduction in Mr. Tilden'a temperature unui a detailed account of tbe naughtiness bad been published in the Tribune. After tbat Mr. Weed acknowledges that Mr. Tilden manifested some coldness toward him. In the interest of seience Mr. Weed ought to allow himself to be led once more into the presence of the great man. It would be instructive to know whether Mr. Weed's tcetimony has bad a tendency to warm him np once more to a nor mal temperature of tbe dam clam, or to 'cool him down toward tbe Cnarlea Frigid Adams range on tbe minus Bide of zero. Potest laflatae T Whitewash mm the atar'l. From ths St. Louis Timet. The Democratic party when assem bled in National Convention will lis ten to tbe voice of Samuel J. Tilden, E.-q , of ew York. He will demand a re-nomiuation as bis right and as a xatter of justice. Moreover he will be able to give New York to the De mocracy or to the Republican partv, just as it may suit biin at tbe time. As Conkling sulked in 18G, eo Hi deo will sulk iu 1830 if be is not re nominated. If Mr. Hendricks is not willing te play second fiddle again, be would do well to look around for tbe Greenback nomination. Aa laraieatxd Party. The resumption of specie payments on a gold basis being a continuous nuccess, without the least peril of in terruption or failure, tbe seekers after partisan and political capital who built their hopes on a different policy now wear out tbe remaining days of Congress in feeble eff -rta to embarass the Treasury Department with ab surd exchaoge and redemtion require ments of all sorts, tn tbe desperate bope of forcing another suspension. Tbu8 fr all these attempts have amoudted to nothing beyond keeping alive an anxious and unsettled feel ing, and increasing the popular yearn ing for relief from currency tinkering. It is unaccountable tbat the Demo cratic leaders in Congress are too In fatuated to see what a fatal record tbey are making for their party, and how tbe Republican prestige rises just in proportion as tne continuea success of tbe treasury policy denes all the tinkering of Congress. Ever sioce the close of tbe rebellion tbe platf jrms of the Democratic party bave been radically wrong oo curren cy, bauking and all financial ques tions. Tbey opposed resumption with might and main. Tbey clung to an irredeemable uurrencv. Tbey demanded tbe restoration of wild cat banking. They opposed the funding of tbe war debt, and after it was funded, they obstructed every reduc tion of the principal and interest of tbe debt. At not one single point in finance bss the Republican policy failed or tbe Democratic policy suc ceeded. Thus tbe prestige of uni form success rests with the furmer, and the humiliation of unif rm defeat with the latter. Yet, unwarned by this, tbe Democrats in Congress de lude themselves with the belief tbat tbey can reverse tbe entire record by sheer pertinacity and stopid ana per verse obstinacy. For the Democratic caucuses at Washington have come to conclusions which amount to nothing more than that Tbey propose to commence tbe Presidential campaign of 1SS0 immediatelr after tbe close of tne session of Congress; to strain every nerve at all points; to fight the whole field, and to yield notbiog. Tbey still go on with their attempts to nn do resumption and to create a new inflation; and it is evident that if tbe friends of a sound national currency bope to bold what tbey have gained, tbey must be prepared lor a battle in earnest all over tbe field. In tbe next Congress the Democratic major ities will be small, but tbey will com in and both Houses, and we shall not then be able to look to the Senate for resistance to tbe mischief-makers. All we can do is to consolidate and strengthen a correct public sentiment bv exertions at the btate and local elections. Tne hope of the Democratic lead era is to be able to make a vigorous use of tbe clamor about sectionalism to maintain their bold upon the solid south and a few northern States while still seeking to secure tbe pow er to reverse tbe entire national fiscal regime. As for tbe Republicans wasting time and resources in at tempts to carry any of the south, we presume tbat tbe party managers bave aoandoned that as of no use Whether sectional or not, tbe north ia tbe only portion of tbe Union where fair elections can be held; and those w to are opposed to free trade. iiiflation, wild cat banking, irredeem able rag-monev and repudiation, must look to a solid North alone for safety In such a Struggle all forms of inde pendent party movements are peril oua ia tbe extreme. Tbe right is all on one side; tbe wrong is all on the other. There can be no balf-way bouses, no compromise, no third par ty. Tbe Republicans have made a record that is proof of devotion to its principles. By that record it stands, and tiiAt record, identified with a pro tective tariff, a sound national curren cy, none but redeemable paper mon ey, gold and silver coin, honest pay ment of debts and regular reduction vt interest, is tbe platform that ap peals to the tommon sense of tbe whole country, if tne jortn be solid for this platform the Soub will aease to oppose it Tbe Democratic party must prepare to meet too conse quences of its own folly. But just so soon as tbe wholo North becomes soL'dly Republican again, tbe South will repuiajap tbe Democratic party ea do longer ot any pse to that section. Forth American.. Jir. Tlleaa Deatal. Mr. Tilden, ia denying all knowl edge of tbe cipher dispatches, throws tbe entire responsibiluv fur tnem on the Democratic party. 3e declares that be bad notbiog to do with the selection ot tbe committees sent to tie disputed States. Tbe gentlemen were not bis agents, but those of the party, and be was not taken into tneir connaence. lie di4ot approve tbe conduct of Mr. Pelton, nor of the other Democrats engaged in the busi ness ot buying electoral votes and in sending cipher dispatches. He seems to take it for granted tbat Pelton and the other gentlemen are ' guilty' aa charged, and presents an excuse for tneir conaact rainer tnan a aeiense. He more than intimaiea that ibe Democratic managers concerned were bunglers, and declares in effect that if be bad been in such basinesa bo would have chosen a better agent than his nephew, Mr. Pelton. Tmm se are wholly J a , 5. w of defending personal. He speaks self, and makes no ebo liner bia party or those associated with him ia party management Tne whole tenor of bis testimony is to tbe effect that tbe Democratic managers who are compromised by tbe cipher aispatcDes nave gone to the dogs, and tbat be wants it distinctly under- stood tbat be wasnes bis banda of the whole business. He speaks like a man conscious tbat many of bis old supporters are intriguing for bis downfall, and like a man determined to clear himself if be has to sacrifice relatives, friends, and his party to do so. Soon after the cipher dispatches were published, Mr. Tilden published a card d-clariog tbat be bad not beard of tbe negotiations ia Florida and South Carolina until long after the Gib of December, or until after the electoral votes had been cast In his testimony on Saturday be states tbat be learned of Pel ton's purposes through Mrs. Pel ton when tbat gen tleman went to Baltimore, or before the votes had been east In making the genera denial of his card or let ter more specific, be weakens his case in a way tbat must be very disap pointing to bis friends. In whatever spirit Mr. Tilden'a declarations are considered or accept ed, his testimony presents bis char acter as a leader in no enviable light, and it certainly leaves bis party, or those responsible for tbe manage ment of tbe party, ia most pitiable plight Inter Oeean. From Oar Special Dorre poooeat. THE BRITISH DEFEAT. FIRTH EK PARTICULARS OF THE MASSACRE IS SOUTH AFRICA. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DIS ASTER BT LORD CHELMSFORD PROMPT GOVERNMENT MEASURES, Lonpqn, February 11 Official telegrams announcing the defeat were received at the Colonial Office at 12:30 .o'clock this morning. They substantially confirm the details of tbe affair heretofore given in these dispatches. Tbe news of the defeat caused a sensartion throughout Lon don. Tbe demand for newspapers at all the suburban stations was greater than since tbe outbreak of the Franco-German war. A court of inquiry bas been order ed to collect evidence regarding tbis nnfortuuate affair. It would seem tbat tbe troops were enticed away from their camp, as tbe action took place about a mile and a quarter out side of it Tb Time, commenting on the news from Cape Town, says : "Notb iog can exoeed the frankness of tbe recitai, for it is clear tbat nothing has been held back. It would be useless to deny either tbe sadness or extreme gravity of the catastrophe. Whether there was or was not any want of vigilance on tbe part cf our own forces, it is clear tbat tbe Zulus are even more formidable than our military authorities expected tbem to be. It was known tbat they were well drilled ; tbat great num bers are armed with breech-loaders and that tbey could fight courageous ly. We now know but too well bow large a force tbey can mass at one point. Sad as the loss ot our troops is, still graver in the peril which must arise with the defeat. "The Zulus will be emboldened and the colonists be exposed to fresh and formidable dangers. In tbe circum stances the duty of tbe Government cannot admit of the slightest doubt anJ it is to send ample reinforce ments to tbe Cape without the need less delay of a single hoar. It may be iber can be more quickly sent from Mauritius or India, bat at all even's no effort and no expenditure most be spared to save tbe colony from disas ter and the power of the country from grave injury. It is a melancholy con eolation meanwhile that tbe gallant troops of tbe Twenty-fourth regiment did their doty and died at their posts like Englishmen." Tbe following is the full strength of the British column, a part of which was attacked by tbe Zulns : No. I column (headquarters at Helpmak aar, near Rjrkesdrift) ; commandant, Colonel Glyn, of tbe First battalion Twenty-fourth regiment Artillery N battery, fifth brigade of tbe Ky al Artillery, with seven pounder guns. Infantary Seven companies of the First battalion, Twenty-fonrtb regiment and tbe second battalion, Twenty-fonrtb regiment, under Lieu tenant Colonel Degacber ; the Natal mounted police and volunteers, tbe Natal carbineers, Buffalo border guard, tbe Newcastle mounted riSes and tbe native contingent of 1,000 men, noder Commandant Lonsdale, late of the 8eventy-foortb High landers. The following communication has been received at tbe War Office from Lord Chelmsford : "1 regret to bave to report a very aisastrous engagement on tbe 221 ot January between the Zulus and ourt'on ot o. .1 column, wnicn was left to guard ibe camp about ten miles ic front of Rorkesdrift Tbe Zulus came down in overwhelming numbers, and in spite of a gallant re sistance by five companies of the First battalion of-tbe Twenty-fourth regiment, one company of tbe Second battalion of tbe Twenty foarth regi ment, two guns, two rocket tabes, 1C4 mounted men and about 800 natives, tbey overwhelmed tbem "The camp containing all the sup plies, ammunition and transport of No. S column was taken, and but few of its defenders escaped. Our loss, I fear, mast bs set down at SO oQicerg and about 500 non-commissioned offi cers, ranjr. anf $Ie of tbe Imperial troops, and ?9 non-commissioned otfi eers, rank and file oi tbe Colonial troops. "A court of inquiry baa ben or dered to assemble, to collect evidence regarding this unfortunate affair, tpbich will be forwarded to too as soon as received. "The fail particulars, as far as can be obtained, bare been Bent in my cispatcu, whits will reacn you by tbe next mail. It would seem that tbp troops were enticed away from their camp, as tbe action took place about a mile and a quarter outside of it Tbe remainder of OoL Glyn' column re-occopied the camp after dark tbe same nicht, baring been with me, twelve miles awav, all day. On the following morning we arrived at Borjuedrift post, which, for twelve uuuri, uau imp a'4i yi vj iiiiu three to four thousand Zulus, lis defence by some eighty men of (be Twenty-fonrtb regiment was most gallant Three hundred end seventy oooie lay ciose arouna u o?i. 'I compute tbe Zulu loss at one thpneaotf here alone. At tbe camp where the disaster occurred tbe loss ef tbe enemy is computed at over two thousand. CoL Peeraoo, com manding No. 1 colamn, has been at- Hi denial and defc nse Uckedf bnt b. rep(ll8ed tbd Zo,Q(k,f Tne Cabinet cooncil to-day decide t0 , eix battaliona of infantry, t w decided wo regiments of cavalry, two batteries of artillery, a company of engineers, three companies of tbe army service corps and a company of the army boopltal corps to reinforce Lord LLelmsford in Sontb Africa. Tbe reinforcements for Cape Col ony ordered from- England number about seven thousand men. The Government is actively inquiring con cerning private steamers. Tbe Aa sistance, wbicb is the only troop ship in the harbor, is being rapidly pre- pareu lor service at f ortsmootn. i t . . . . - Mr. W. H. Smith. First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking at Westmio ster to-nigbt, statod that troops snffi eient to end tbe struggle with tbe Zulus would be on tbe way to the Cape within a week. He declared be bad every confidence in Lord Chelmsford. Slat aa (ha Laaaa Daeka. London, Feb 8. A mob of stri kers at Liverpool yesterday caused a temporary suspension of work at tbe W aterloo aotk and tbe Prince's dock A number of laborers sent to Liver pool from Wolverhampton were com pelled to return by threats of violence and murder. It is estimated that from thirty to thirty-five thousand men are now on Btnke here. The demeanor of the crowd yesterday was most threaten ing in consequence of the sailors join ing in tbe strike. Tbe laborers em ployed in the provision trade have also struck. At tbe Waterloo duck the mob broke up tbe siaging and did much damage. After their expulsion by the police, they endeavored to storm tbe gates at the Prince's dock. The a Ob boarded tbe bark Cora, frtm Wilmington, North Carolina, wbicu was unloading ber cargo of rosin, and extinguished the fire ia tbe donkey engines and cut tbe hoisting gear. Tbis mob numbered about three thousand men. Smaller mobs terror ized the laborers at the Queen's, Nel sou's and Brambv Moore docks. Tbe police were reinforced last nigbt, es pecially near tbe bailors' Home. At one of tbe docks yesterday the strikers forcibly compelled tbe labor ers to quit work. London, Feb. 7. Eigbt hundred engineers have struck,- aud 7,200 will strike to-morrow. OI K WASBItturO LETTER. Washington, Feb. 17, 1879. On tbe third of March, proximo, Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood will be ad mitted to practice before tbe Supreme Court or tbe United States. Ex Congressman, ex-novelist, hero of tbe safe burglary prosecution, and pres ent District Attorney Hon. A. O. Riddle, will present her name. Tbe bill making women elegible to prac tice before the highest and most au gust court in tbis hemisphere has been pending in the Senate for three years, and its final passage must not be credited to any great revolution in popular or congressional sentiment, but to the indomitable persistence of Mrs. Lockwood; tbe lawyer. Tbe bill had to all appearances been sti fled by two adverse reports of tbe judiciary committee. It bad been voted down ignominiously whenever it dared to show its face in tbe Sen ate. All the great lawyers of tbat body, Thurman, Edmnnds, Conkling, were opposed to it Bui Mrs. Lock wood was in favor of it, and her place at the bar is won. What she knows from experience about lobby ing would make a. mighty interesting littile book. Tbe popular idea of the successful female lobbyist is a pretty little womao.half Yenus, half Psyche, and all braas.or, a gorgeous, magnet :c, voluptuous creature, like tbe ideal heroine of tbe gilded age. Mrs, Lock wood is neither kind of a woman. She forces rather than wins ber point, but never by tbe dint ef tbe devil and dissembling looks. "Sena tor Esmonds, I only ask yon to per mit me to earn my bread through tbe same noble profession that you once earned jours. I expect yon to vote against this bill, but have tbe fair ness nut to oppose its consideration, allow it to come np on its merits." "I shall oppose taking up tbe bill, and I shall vote against it when it comes up," said the great lawyer. Senator Thurman was incorrigible and un gracious. Tbe gallant old bachelor Senator from Ientupky assured Mrs. Lockwood tbat be would oppose and vote against the bill, but, at the last moment relented, and voted for it Senator Chaffee was gruff and impo lite. "1 don't believe in women any how," was tbe logic vitb wbicb be assured Mrs. Lockwood.s rhetoric. " as not your motber a woman, and your wife, and daughter?" TbU benator Chaffee was a u able to deny squarely, and be got out or tbe tan gle by saying tbat tbey were not law vers. Senator Sanders of Nebraska favored tbe bill because be seems to nave conioonded it witn woman s rights. He said that in bis neighbor Wyoming, where women voted, they bad acbieved a governmental Utopia and were wboopiog np tbe millenni um faster even than in New Eogland Senator Johnson of Virginia said "Maaam.it is contrary to all our ideas of woman in Virginia." Senator Beck of Kentucky, after listening patiently to Mrs. Lock wood for half an hour, replied; "JUsdani, 1 kave beard you through I will reflect on what you have said. Exit Mrs. Lockwood. Senator Beck, solus, bringing his fist down opon his desk ; "d . . d if she ain't a smart woman. l it vote for ber." Senator Davis, of 111 , said : "Print your ideas, Madam, print " Lamar, of Mississippi: 'Ob, Mad am, you shall have my enpport 1 am in lavor oi woman doing any thing sbe can." Senator IJill, of Georgia : "Mad am, i do not kllow any body to talk to me about a bill outside tbe ben ate.'! "Well. Senator, I can't talk to you iosde the Senate, you have not adnaitted me." ' "ou hear me Madam, I do not allow P7 body 'to talk to me, prjnt yonr argument. Senator Armstrong, of Mo., replied to Mrs. Lockwood s argument i "That's a conundrum Madam, that's conundrum." "He would have vo te J sa-tioat the bill, but was snn- planted by JUea. fc bifida wbo prom ised careful attention. ' But Gen. yoa are a MoJjir and lam a soldiers.' widow." "Tnat aeulea U that set- Jes it, Madam. I'll vote for you." Senator McDonald of Indiana In troduced the bill in a most effective and dramatic manner, fnd &t tbe opportoas moment bepawr Thur man was away la Ohio, the mother of modern Presidents, Generals, and Judges. Senator Edmunds plead in rain tb&t lie iondiary bill might not be called bp until (h return ot his powerful colleague en tbeju'difl lary committee, "if I thought the en&tgr from Vermont bad any oth er object than iodsfsst the bill," said Senator McDonald, "etc, etc." Then Senator jidmunds got' mad. jit' is not agreeable (to bave one'- motives construed and exposed. "Well, if. the Senator from Indiana ia a raisd to baszard his bill at this time, let it come." Itcame. Taking op a big roll of memorial and slowly exposing an immense surface of bad chiro grapny, turning it around until it broadsided tbe whole Senate, and was not without effect opon the gal leries. "Here." said Senator Mc Donald, "are the names of over two hundred able and distinguished law yers who have practiced with Mra. Lockwood in tbe District Courts, memorializing the Senate for tbe passage of tbis bill. "And here," arming himself with another docu ment, as formidable and as illegible, and turning it square upon Senator Conkling, "are tbe names of prom inent lawyera of tbe New York bar." When Senator Conkliog's name was called on tbe final vote, there was silence, no response coming from his vacant throne. President Hayes will sign the bill. Mr. Rogers, bia private Secretary, promised Mrs. Lockwood tbat he wouia lay it on bis desk as soon as it was engrossed He said he did not know bow tbe White House stood, meaning Mrs. Hayes, but the Presi dent was in favor of it That Mrs. Hajes is not inimical to tbe measure may be inferred from her sending Mrs. Lockwood six bouquets. Nor was Mrs. Lockwood sparing of flow ers u must not be supposed tbat the habit of hard dry and dusty pro fession has completely . sapped and shriveled tbe fragrant and aesthetic instincts of sex. Next morning very Senator who bad actively favor- d the bill found opon bis desk alarge bouquet, and every Seuator that had voted for it bad a small nosegav sent him. Tbos it will be seen that life may be made as desolate as Greenlands icy mountanis, and Indias coral strand or it may be made bright like tbe Jar din MobiUe. C. A. S. OLIVE HAErEI'S LETTER. Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1879. UEAR HERALD. 1'DlIadelpDia 18 dull, disagreeable and gloomy as far as tbe weatber is concerned lately. but for feasts of reason and all that, and amusements of all kinds it is the gayest of tbe gay, and there is really an embaros de richease. There are balls ia every direction, public and private, surprise parties acd masquer- J j . r . . , aues, ana in most oi instance tDe ladies, tbeir beauty and toilets are largely descanted upon in some of tbe Sunday papers. Indeed so anx ious are these society belles to have tbeir dresses and appearance noticed tbat tbey pay fifteen cents a line for tbe privilege. Private theatricals are on the increase, as well as ama teur concerts, but the greatest events of the season were tbe coterie carni val ball, and the young Micnnerchoi ball, both masquerades. Thousands of tbe elite of tbe city were there aud the whole scene was most brilliant. Tbe theaters are all running to full houses. Tbe Broad street theater and North Broad street theater art) both playing "His Majesty's Ship Pinafore" to crowded booses. Ow ing to tbe inclemency of the weatber lately I have not been there yet, but shall go soon. Miss Annie Pixley. a beautiful young California girl plays tbe leading part requiring great musical ability, which she possesses in a bigb degree. In fact sbe is spienaia singer, ana ber rare grace and beauty, as well as her wit and eprigbtliness make her second to none. She has recently been play ing the part of M'liss in tbe drama of that name which was taken from story by Bret Harte. It is entirely Californian, and fresh and entertain ing and drew well wben played htre. jxoioniy oaiis ana tneaters are tail - . a well attended but also lectures and every other entertainment possible to imagine. Lent will soon be here and tbe rigidly virtuous Philadelphians are trying to get all their sinning done op, so tbat tbey can repent at tbeir leunre. Mayor Stnklev has been trviog to work himself into the beet graces of tbe religious community by making a sweep of the variety theatres. Tbis is in itself a move in the right direc tion, bat to be consistent he will have to rake over many another tool smell iog place, which I fancy he will rjuietly igno'e. Beecber was here and gave a lec tare, but I have forgotten the title oi it, and I did not go to bear bim, for I am somewbat different from tbe majority of the female sex, and don't believe in him. I have met many wo man since that unhappy scandal was made public, and I never met bnt two wbo believed bim otoer than a perse cuted saint uae oi tne believing ones was talking to a friend on tbe subject, and tbe argument grew warm, and sbe said: "Innocent 7 Of course he is. He is perfectly innocent, and is a very saint upon earth "What do yoa think of Mrs. Til ton 7" "Why, she is a base creature." "Do yoa mean to insinuate that she is guilty ?" "Most certainly I do. Anybody with common sense could tell tbat" "Well," said the gentleman, "tbat t odd.- One guilty and the otber not It depends, I suppose, on the way yoa view it." Another lady said to me: "I have been to hear Beecber preach, and no one can make me believe that a man that uses such gestures as he does in preaching cau be otherwise than per fectly upright end noble, and it is a burning shame tbe way be is abased." I think both cf tbeir arguments a little unstable as arguments. A very worthy charity has been established here and last nigbt waa tbe dedicate ry ceremony. I alluda to a newsboya' borne, fur those poor boys wbo gain tbeir living by selling papers here. There are many who bave homes and parents but the ma jority are orphans or worse, bare drunken and dissolute parents, and tbeir revenue is at best but precar ious. Poor little fellows 1 they have to eat what and wben they can. and sleep where and how they can, and growpp on.cared for 'and ' onkept. Without any good influence ezceoti sucn as tcpy may repeive in tbe thea ters which tbey consider ope of the necessaries of life, and where virtue is always triumphant and vice suffers a feanul retribution in a thrilling tab lean at the drop of the curtain. Tbif home his been founded to cire these pomeiess little fellows rood bnarrl &p4 clean, comfortabe' sleeping ac- commoaauona or a mere pittance, and now instead of the unwholesome little greasy pies, fish, cakes, and hot sausages they used to eat on tbe arrest and bopgb from Borne peram bulating restaaraut, tbey can bare good food well cooked qd served. Bath, and play and reading rooin.and other pleasant features add to the at traction? of tbis pleasant home. There is one big newsboy known generally as 'big sixteen,' and be has somehow obtained a great authority over all tbe rest ot these independent little gamins of the city, and he set tles all their grave disputes by arbi tration, advises, 'aids and instructs them, and by bis conduct bas gained tbe esteem and friendship of many influential pe-sons. Mr. George W. Childa, tbsa whom tbere is no nobler man living, bas fitted op a room ex pressly for Big Sixteen in bia home, and he is to assist the matron in keeping the little fellows in order. Some of these little newsboys are as handsome and bright looking as any boys I ever saw, it warms my heart to think tbey are to be boused and fed like children, and not like homeless amimala be obliged to ran around hooting food and shelter in vain. It is to be sincerely hoped that tbe direc tors will not try to put the rigid thumbscrews of religion on tbem, and exact that tbey most do thus aad so and forfeit their beloved theater, for tbe boys will not submit to it, aod would prefer banger and cold and aa old box or barrel for lodiog. Tbey most be led by persuasive degrees, and not dragged along. Anyhow I feel sore tbat that those who have the affair at heart and in charge will do their best and although I feel like everybody, as though I oagbt to ad vise I am sure tbat it is ia wise and kind bands. May it prosper. Business is said to be brightening, but I tee no evidence of it, except tbat the leading wholesale bouses are nnbaling and repacking cases of Spring goods. The new goods for Spring and Summer are very pretty and are mostly new styles of chintz patterns in satin faced calicoes. Mus lins are designed to represent tbe lovely brocaded silks of two delicate shades. Some of tbe satin goods are striped aod some plain, and some again have Dolly Barden patterns in exquisite designs. These dresses are made np in combinations of different colors, and trimmed with lare are really beautiful and fit for any wear. Tbey are mostly for tbe street There are some very stylish and pretty ef fects in gingbams, in dark browns and greys, with here aod tbere aline of bright color in. These are made op simply but very prettily and tbey look very stylish. Tr. bats and r-oonets are hardly decided yet, but will not differ mncb from those worn last summer. Wben there is any thing decided, and the openings are held tbe lady readers of the Herald will hear from Olive Harpek. NE W ADVERTISEMENTS. The cheapest hardware stor K -WEST ALLECHENY B"X EES & : SUCCESSORS TO JOHN F. B'.YMYER,1 SOMERSET, PA. "We take pleasure in announcing to the public that we have JUHT ItCJEI V j;i a large and complete slock of Hard ware, which we intend to sell at PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES! . . . Our stock is complete in all respects, and comprises every article usually kept in Hardware Blacksmiths' tools and supplies, such as Iron, Norway Nail rod Iron, Vulcan Horse-nails, Sleigh-shoes and Cast Steel, A Carriage and Tire Bolts, and Axle Clips. A complete stock of Malleable Irou, Burrs, &c.,&c. BUILDER'S' comprising a full line of Rim Wrought Butts, acorned and always on hand, also a full assortment of Glass. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. We have always on hand a Hapd and Cross-cut, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers Steel and Try squares, Compasses, Bench and We always keep a full line Powder-flasks, Shot-pouches, Cartridges, Caps, Wads, Rifle and bhot-gun Powder, also a full line -:0: We have a complete line of A full line of Saddlery Hardware, comprising Saddle-trees Buckles, Rings, Harness-pads, Ornaments, etc., etc. -:0:- In the Agricultural Department we have a full stock of Forks, Shovels, Rope, Chains, brushes, etc., etc. . :0: We make a specialty ofPocket and Table Cutlery. Also Silver Plated Table Ware. Plated We also make a specialty of also Painters' Tools, etc. :0: . We keep constantly on hand the Celebrated Cucumber Pump, (porcelain lined) and a lined. This Pump has taken the introducer. ' ' :o: All goods warranted to be as are Fair Dealing, Quick Sales, He challenge competition. certain prices before purchasing SATISFACTION BYERS & Dec. 4, SHRIVER BROTHERS, ? - BUTTER COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 3STo. 62 South Street, -:c:- W.FFER BY PERMISSION TO Fibht National Bank, aod Wiuna od Chemical National Bask, New-York. Cards can be hd t the Express Qfpioe, Somerset, Pa. sep 3. A Urea CaaSHarratie. Patterson, N J. Feb. 13 A nre broke out about seven o'clock to-night ia the millwright shop, a building forming a portion of tbe Rogers loco motive works, filled ia tbe first at d second stories with costly machinery for locomotive building, wbicb can not be replaced for less than $125,' 000. Tbe third story was used aa a, millwright wh.rk Th tunpth iit.iirv! & -- - -j was used for tbe storing of costly patterns, and models of locomotives now ia use in all parts of tbe world. These were invaluable for tbe dupli cation of certain parts and tbe loss is estimated at 15 000 The buildiog cost $60,000 A blacksmith shop in tbe rear was also consumed. Loss about $10,000. Total loss $210,000. lunurauce $25 000. Tbe fire spread to tbe flax mills of Barbour Bros, which together with tbe dye bouse was totality consumed as was $10,000 worth of yarn, closed in the former. Tbe machinery had been removed to the new Barbour mill a few days ago. Tbe loss oo tbe Barbour mill and contents is estima ted at $35,000, fully insured. Many houses wsre on fire daring tbe con flagration but no serious damage resulted. At least 100 families moved their furniture to tbe atreet expecting their bouses to be swept away Abjut 100 bands are thrown out at the Rogers' works aod 30 at tbe dye bouse aod a numbsr at tbe Barb ur mills. At 10 30 tbe fire was under control. farmer Hilled. Akron, O., Feb. 14 Jobs Stauf- fer. a farmer livtog near here, was ruQ away with yesterday by a team and was fouud last nigbt lying ia tbe road in a crushed and mangled con dition. He died at two o'clock tbis morning. It appears tbat he fell off a load of straw and struck on tbe t p of bis beaj. crushing bis skull. He leaves a tatoilv. Behelltaa; Aialati laaafla. Louisville. Feb. 9 A fpecitl diimtcb from Lebanon, Kv , savs tbe state of affairs in Green county, growing out cf the collection of tbe Cumberland aod Obiu Railroad tax, is growing worse. Tbe tax collect or's barn bas been burned, hid I fe threatened aod a reign of terror in augurated. Tbe Governor will be called upon for assistance. NE W AD VER T I HE HEN VS. OF THE- MOUNTAINS. BAENETT, Stores. :0:- Taper Tans, Horse Shoes, Fine lull line of Best Norway Iron, HARDWARE, and Mortise Locks, Cast und plain, a complete stock of Nails complete stock cf Saws both irancy Planes etc., etc. of Revolvers, Pistols, Shot-guns ot bun Repairs. Lamps, Lanterns, and supplies Mane and Curry-Combs, Horse- and Britannia Snoons. Paints, Oils, and Varnishes, and cheaper quality that are not lead of 'all others wherever J..! rr-r represented. Our principles and Small Profits Call and examine soods. aud as elsewhere. GVARIXTKKD. BARNETT. Xatiosal BaniC. of Baltimore. - - s HE W A I VER TISEMEX . S. UlU liiA, tjUUSE. E AS A SPECIALTY HOLIDAY GOODS! AT REDUCED RATES! What (k Collar Will k Mince Meat. Atmure'a Standard, t a pall. f; Atmor' Siaixmrl. I I pail ) ,, Aimn'! Stamlanl. It) a pail ; Oorin h. llwrtha Lxira Fancy ia vUm, quarts and ball xalloaa. Dried Fruits, &c. in lh. Turkey Pmnrt (; M lha Nn rreneh Pronw i w t lha. Sultana (e.ll Hai.tna 5 lha. New Sellera Kl.in w 8 lb. New Ma.ratcl Kai"ln j M 64 lli l'hlc Layer Kaiains i lV Iba. New Currant j M It. LA-tfiHirn eiiruo i M 4 lha. 'n.lieJ Lemon Peel 4 lha. t'nill Ortega Feel i Vt Ina. New Klaiu i M 16 lha. New lirlel Peaches f lbs. New Ittted Apples ,w Preserves and Jelly. 4 Stnne Puts Enll.h Jelly i &, t P-vts Imtfclea Marmalade j imHanats r'rult Presetrea j , 11 (Hw Fiuli Jelly i w 1 Pall r lb ) '0H Jelly i w I Pali (tf lb Apple Butter M 1 Put (Jbluewtimicer 1 w Spices, &c. ' i, lh. Pure Ground Black Pepper oo 6 Ihs. W hole Black Pepper 1 ...j h Boies ( JruuixJ Mixedspk-e i 40Piirs. Bl-i:ar. ( Bkin S.l i M ti'nai Oilman's KnUsb Mustard 1 iv lb Baas Svracuse Salt i M 10 Baef r'ina Table Salt i ; 4 Jars Knxlt'h Txbla Sail 1 oo Bottles I elerr Salt j m 10 fans rlakinn Powder u 5i-18 ilia. Louse Mustard gn Cheese 4 lbs. Erir. Uslry Cheese, Imported i o 1 Cream Cheese mi li lt-a. Nentchjstcl Cheeso I o) D',;t.s. Western Kestrva Cheese oo Pickles, Table Sauce, &c. 4 Bottles Celery Sauce j i 3 tfcMtles pickled Onions 1 uo 4 Bottles Oberkins 1 uu 4 B4tles Cauliflower ia 4 Bottles Chow-ebow l ua 4 Bottle Mixed Pickles 1 oi 3 Bottles Cro sa h. Blackwell's Euislib Pickles 1 on 3 Btttles Italian Olive Oil an 9 Bottles tomato Catsup I i t Bottles French Capers 1 w 3 Bottles Spuntsb Olives w a Bottles Haltunl Sane 1 uu CANNED SOUPS, ETC. 1 Cans Chicken Soup 1 Oo 2 "Ox Tail Soup 1 OO 2 " Turtle Soup 1 00 4 Cans Boston Baked Beans 1 14 " SonpColorlns; 1 fr Oat Meal, Wheat, &c. 10 Ihs. Fresh Oa meal 1 W io His. Krenh Cr - j Wheat 1 it II. Choice Barley I 04 1 114. No. 1 hice, Carolina 1 Oo li Ihs. No. 2 Kiev, Carolina 1 iu la Ihs. No. 3 Ktce. Carolina 1 id 3t) It's. Choice N tvy Beans 1 a 4 Packages Breakfast Hominy fl 10 ths. ltnprted Ked Beans 1 uu lbs Imported BLick Beans 1 uu a - Desiccated Coeoanui.... a 7 lbs. Irish Moss 1 m 4 Parkaxe Sea Moss Farina 91 i kackaaea Borax 1 oo Packaices Oelatine 1 '0 10 lbs. Pearl I api.ca 1 oo 10 U. Flake Toi. I ui 4 Pitckiiftea Mni'ra n 4 Pack:ves French Julienne 1 m 11 lbs. Fresh Lentils 1 io It) F.rk if Fresh Frina 1 uu Id Mm. Ui India Sir 1 oo 1 Packaices Ktre Flour 1 00 Ai Ilia. Oat Oman 1 oo II lbs PeurJ Wheat 1 m) II New Buckwheat 1 UK 10 Pvkaicas Sell Kalsina; Flour 1 i 3 ParkHiies Self Kaislua buckwheat 1 00 Si lbs. Whole Hominy... I ou 30 Iba. O rn Flour 1 ts Us Spilt Pea 1 W FRESH CANNED FRUIT. f Cans Fresh Apples X " ('ulll.irriii Apricots 1 " Wackberries 1 0d 1 " Ked i:narries 1 " H Ml tJberries 1 OO " Oooseba.rlcs 1 00 1 H t'alliornlaUrapes 1 OO i - I'lue Apple 1 ou 1 t'aliroruia Pears 1 00 4 K in lei t Pear I UO 4 " t Jtra Yellow Peaches, a t 1 oo I Pie Pwirhes. Si 1 OO Extra Vailow Peaches, X 1 oo t " Diiius j Plina..rr, 1 is 4 M F.gK Plums ,, 1 oo 1 - I'aiitornia F-g Pluuw I so $ " 'Jajca plains 1 t I t'uillofiim liaye Plums joy ( ' Kaspoerrte j 00 5 " Oobien trainees .- iw I " StMwIterrles 1 0 " V bortleherrtes 1 w CANNED VEGETABLES. S " Asparairas 1 oo " I.iina tlcans I 00 ID titling Beans 1 oo 10 - poiKaMUMW to T " Wiuslov'stora I 00 a " Okra 1 tw Okra and Tomatoes 1 eO I Marrow lat Peas I ist Kirly June Peas 10a 7 IMdeo Pumpkin 1 on I Kieixtash l as lv Towatoas, 3 t 1 Tomatoes, (extra,) I ft 1 00 Soaps, Starch, &c 15 B ir? India Soap i Bars Family Son 17 t'nkes While KujjIho Soap 15 liar Mottlad (German Soap il Bars Waxisonp M Cakes Toilet troap... la Pars IrisbSoap ...r ..... a lbs. Imported t.'astile Soap 25 Burs ttUodard Hoop . J 10 . 1 10 . 1 00 . 1 00 . 1 vt . 1 uo . 1 fry . I M . Io, . 1 oo . 1 'JO . I oo . 1 oo . ea . v . 1 o 1 to 1 00 1 uo . 1 to , U be , 1 oo 1 'O 1 00 . 1 00 I 00 'V 1 w 3 CukfS I 'as'ile Moap 13 i aacs sapoua 6 lbs. Siar "andles. 7 , lbs. Wax tendles i. , VI Packsncs ( mi Silrer Ulos Starch U Pack-ices Horyeas' Satin Oloss Starcn.... 0'i 11 Hotel t'nole. 14s 13 Paej Corn March 7 Boxes Starcn Puilsh ia Boxes Bait bias. SU Boxes Sitting Blue ..'.....,,.,, IA not lies liquid blue VI Boxes !, M Hox. s Shoe Blackhtir 13 Import t Bath Bri-k 7 Bottles 8 hoe Irressinir 30 lbs Washing ..la.... 3u Sticks tut .re Polish 0 packages Washing Powder , MIL. Pearl Starch Coffee, Chocolate, &c. t Cakes English Yanllll Chocolate I Hi . 1 tu . 1 oo . 1 0 . 1 i0 . 1 'JO . 1 0 1 UO 1 I 1 OS 1 00 14 Cakes Crxieolate 4 Packages Crack! Coco.... a Packages English Cocoa 4 Packages Hroma Io lbs. Cocoa Shells 4 Packages KxtractiH Coffee tit Packages Imported Chicory (tsermaB (.rrattof Conee.) i ; Ibe. Rousted Java aud RioCohre 3-ldlisi Koatted Jara Flavor Cuars.... sloe. Fresh Roasted ConVe. No. I (Oitlee-ttotsted overs Baornibg) I1 j lb, boasted Bio Code. No. Sugar. lbs Powdered Soar! '. V lbs Crushed unr lbs Cat Loaf Suajr . 1 00 . 1 00 . I 'io . 1 us 1 oo 1 I 0" . I 1 m 1 : 10 lrs No. I Granulated Sugar. loU lbs Starol.nl A Silver 11 lt ASngarfsoitJ...:. II Ihs l)Su( . It-s Light Vellnw SutMr U lbs Nrr X Yellow Suf.." 13 4 Ins Xa. 3 Yellow Sugir TIEJiU THOXLT HOf.a I THS CITY THAT IMPORTS INS I I ThefLbraffd (.'urdrn (Jronn Tea l sola for l 00. Il SO. 1 40. and fl 60 per Lb. Ifth 'Oanlen Omwu Tea at tmksb rants Is desired, don't fail to mention It In the order. An excellent Tea, (nil varieties', stub as is sold at other stun g g Best Tea im- pfi-t?J, I 0 and hOrenU (wl panO. ' I ..... .. l. , ... . lb. I'ncujored ja.aui'st 4 II.. Voa 1 1 r..r IW i irl o it.uoioag iea,i.iewj - - ja I V0 j lb .ng. erexkiastTealNew) 1 IS. AV.ll. 2Ullx. Choice Or enTva 1 ia' lbs. Choice Fug lreaa,VlTl I i H.s. ( bolce 0.loDg T I Vi It. Chofce Mixed Ts I SrA reduction of Five CW!TS per poun I w.H r allowed on all orders of Fim eeaii. Sl'ECIAI.TIEH. Tb fVTeurated Garden drown Tea. The Fancy "t.oncd i'lr.-"' 'ir. The Celet.rated Snow Bird Flour The Celebrated D)fnoolco''Ju"J. the Pare Vermont .Maple Syrii. TbegneidaCcmmanlij Fruits It Vejotahje, CiTHOW TQ SEffQ MONEY.JIJ Send yonr Money hy RegisHereil jU". Post Office Munev Ur.!er, or Prsft Check. rSend lorinenewfataloKueaaU rrtee LI-" J. B. JEHKINS, To. 28 Fifth Ave., " pixfsiiuR0,rPA.