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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
One Cause or Crlme.

To those who have daily access 10 the
local news Of the city and country, the rec.
ord Of crime is indeed alarmi &. Theft,
rob cry, murder, arson, rap, and the like
crimes are committed openly, daringly, in
every part OF the State These crimes
used to be chiefly confined to the rurii, US
of large cities, but now the most secluded
spot in the interior Of the State is not ex.
cmpt from daring crimes. The inqnisitive
naturally asks for a solution Of this unpre :
ccdenicd growth Of crime, and it is no, a
difficult matter to give at leaS, one solution,
Example is said t. he s;ron er than rfecept.
and when the citizen, whose duty it is to
obey the law, finds the lawmakers them.
selves stepped in iniqnity il is not unnatu-
raj to follow their example. If it is pub
hcly known that our Congressman o. d
Legislators, fAlsify and plumber, steal and
rob, take brides for acts Of iniquity, vote
themselves public money just as they please,
and commit other diabolilical outrages, it 10
no. astonishing that the ruffian in private
life should take courage from the ruilian
in public position. If our Law makers de-
sile that their enactments should be obeyed
let them set better exam le If purity and
virtue than the last Legislature and the last
Congress have done. What debasing
thought, that the ,nen Who are sent to make
wholesome laws for the safety Of u conGding
people. should themselves lie the bodies
thieves ana roooers III me Ctate or Nn,ion /
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
STATE ITEMS.

Hon. Frank Street, MAYOR of Council
Bluffs. was married on the 9th inst. 10
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Bachelor of that city.
The Council Bluffs Nonparea denounces
aelass OF petty THE es of that place, who
visit their neghbors yards at the dead
hour OF night 10 steal nos ers and shrubbery
"A very mean practice. truly.
Cyrus Wellington, a veteran NJ tho Ninth
Iowa. and Capt. j. II. Gueucy. Q, Win
neshiek county. had collected the material
and machinery for saw mill. when the
whole took tire and was destroyed, sntail>
ing upon the looss them we're lilly able 10
bear. See DEBORAH Republican.
The vinton Eagle has an able article nm
the importance Of establishing manufactur.
srs in that place, concluding With this Oh.
ssrvation: We cannot svado the er..,
law OF political economy. which prescribes
" communities a divers,ied industry %
sne condition Of prosperity. We Cannot
grow ana omit the steps which lead to
growth. Unless We wisely secure . greater
o"srsi'y Of employments-thus aeOsoctiup
new 'neomsrs and furaishinea mashse 70.
ne pecoaces q those alrsaay Asss-ve sAa,l
md ere long chat our basiasss l. srerisr,
and stringent timss yin follow.
We learn from the Oscecls Ssns;sei IN
during the wind stosa It Susda, uosnin,
the house Of Isaac Burt, ssvsu o,leo vsc
81 Osessaa, va blown dows, severely iniur
ing two Of its occupants. Mss. Burt and ,
little girl oflhe family. five ysars sad-Nss
B.. had limb broken, and the child VA.
seriously hurt. And that on Saturda,
night the shanies Of the railroad hands
about two and half miles east of t,wn
were b!own down severely irjuring five Q,
sx inmates. The same paper says there is
largo and Increasing inm grafton to tina,
county; that the work on the railroad i
being pushed rapidly forward and The cars
are expected into Osesols BY the first OF
November next.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
,,rCuroAN CENTRAL n. r..


Tho Michigan Central Is Justly CONSIDER
Ell THE NOBEL ROAD Of the West, If not Of the
continent. Jis efforts are strenuous and IN
cessan, TO merit the public confidence and
Good will, and in return, no road receives
n re- liberal share Of patronage. Iaefe IS
no scientific iii csvery that can render iron
track more tmooth, durable and sol'd-no
modern improvement that can add strength,
better ventilation aud more comfort 20 pss>
senger coaches no ingenious appliance that
can make dormitoyics on wheels more msg>
niiiccnt, desirable and luxur.ous-whch the
Michigan Central hes not adopted for the
benefi. OF its patrons. regardless Of cost
Rare practical sense, eaesgy, enterprise, tact,
liberality, good faith and executive skill
chasactarisss the operation OIL sihis road ~
al IL business dstails. At lis head 70 .
management boldly initiative, not timidiy
conservative, whose ambition is 10 lead IN
the van Of progress, net follow In . eaah
marked out By Others Its officers are eses
ON the alert, studying, planning and perfect
ing new improvements end combinations to
enhance the comfort, speed and safety Of
railway travel, and give to the public still
sseatss facilities than il has ever before en-
joysd. 10 the practical sagacity Of Super
,ntendent Rice. OF the Michigan Central
Thomas Swinyssd, General Manaser Of Ii,
Canada Great Western, aud the side awak'
officers ri the passenger agencies Of thes
roads in Chicago, the travelling communit,
OF the northwest are under renewed and es
pccial obligations for the convenience, com
fort, and high rate Of speed guaranteed b
the newly perfected time schedule Of til
combined roads; which went into effect o
the 18th instant.
SUMNER. ARRANGEMENT.
The recent "Summer Arrangement,
: adopted by the Michigan Central, Gre
: Western ard connecting lines, const,tutin
. the Great Central Route" los the runnir
Of passenger trains through from Chicago
' all points Eist, is one that will prove IL
: m,nsely popular. The new time Of depar
| ure IL "a follows:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

The following letter although written
some time ago, has not been published until
quite recently:
"PxrEnBoAo, N. Y, Aug. "a, leSe
PRESIDENT JonxsoN-Honored Sir II
have this day subscribed n memorial to
yourself in behalf Of Jefferson Davis.
have done so with great satisfaction; for !
deem his very long confinement in prison
without = trial an insult Ia the South, a
very deep injustice TO himself, and no less
deep dishonor 70 the Government aud the
country.
trust that Mr. Davis may have a speedy
trial or be admitted to bail There are
many men who have no sympathy with his
political views, and who opposed slavery as
strenuousiy ~ he upheld it, that would
eagerly become his bail. am one Of them
Your obedent servant,
GERnIr SMITH"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
peuecr.tie Stste Convention


A. electors - the several eo"n'"e "
Ihe peno,is. arc requested 20 send DELEGATES 10
We s's- hereby called. 70 DO he'd ~ We
80 =. .s8th day OF JAIME next, AZ
$3.50 A ~. for the uonlinss'on OF candidate '''
49, oroc., and TIC ,ranfaSiioa Of otheF sns'n.sl
RI. ratio ~ representation win be one ',e' avg 'V
.ssY. one hundred votes cast for Thomas Il, pvi''
n n, Oosernos, aus oDe fer every ifse"'n "
tarefesi over any. LIT.
led 90 one delegate
r.,,v,nc ,h., tho integrity OF the Union. and the
-. y, s,e, ,u.,itu,ions depend on the siscne-
~. .,...n,r. main, ain.d by the Dsnetsaue fssss'
1870. n, ~ho coincide with ~ In sentioens upon
~ Issues before the country TO our pr
nav erection. %. the selection Of ie'cSa'c.
n, o,aer Of the Democratic state Central Con Dit
Tee. o ~
Nav lggh. i1G7.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

n Gard Grea ne AsDcrscau watch
C~-.~av - VValehas,. Nan..-
& --- wy
RS coApsny pcs leave "a INFORM the public Inst
t7cy neea operations 10 ssS' 30 thsir fseossy
nov sovess sour sercs OF 'ound, ana mas cess more
sasn nlhon doi'eFs' ana emp oys eser y" opera
yves. Iney prodace '''oe' Watches = year' ana
MAKE AND senot less than onenais OF AL inc wasen
90 soia IN iaf United s'sies.
Ihe dihercnee between sneH manu'sesefo ana 'ne
European, 10 briefly ms: 4aFopeaa Watches arc
made aimoss ssursy II naad, mo the result = O
necessity h1os snss 0nuesssny' whien isindispea.
sable 70 sonees unesssp@ss non NO eye and Ne
hand OF the most ssiifni operative must var5. Bat
II isa net inst cxesDe vssches q ne hassss seadcs
Eusopesn wnrhee are mo prodses o. ne eAeapest II.
Dor Of swi,ser'snd, end oe saesH = sns Worthless
Ancrcs, Lsptnes ana 20 sauea faeens Levess-whisA
soon cost moss - esseopseo sspsms sAan heif o.
ieinaA price. oo !. = :. - - wsensns
bsvtss scuen ST. 1e - vsesee No.
vofiooe neson~s - - - - su&soes, -
onhs sAso 70 - ~ sea4ee
and en9ssves - - - - neand met may
Be ordered
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Ine A"e. -.
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vosa c.~'-SN~ 49,. ~.
recep". hoa q
~ 1870 - ~~'.-.s ~ N -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

TnE receipts Of tho various places Of
amuse nent in Bosom. except the Theatre
Ceniquc, for the mon,h Of April last were
Boston Theatre, Sls.o5t; Howard. $l3.s
900; Museum, $i2,5s2, Morris Brothers
Opera House, $3.50 Total, SG6,7iG.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
COltOn's Select FlAVcrs

CHOICE FRUITS & SPICEG.
Are creating quite sensation among Lovers Of
Cso.ee FlavoseverywheIe os thcis delicious riavore
Strict Puri y end unrivalled strength. Those who
wish the best. and those who wish TO eeooomize seek
them. Colton's Pnrc Vanilla Flavor 10 sought By
many who appreciate that Rich Flavor in its Purity
very unlike the many Vanilla Extracts 10 market)
ExGov. Jams Y. SMITH. OF Providence r. l.. SAYS
Ny wife proncuntes them superior to amy Flavor
ing Extracts she hae ever used,
ExGoy WV. A. BucKrvdnss. or CoNSEcrfc-r, says
For long time We have used them, and end them
very nne
HOLLAND. Timothy Titcomb.) the well known
author OF Springfield, Mass, Gays: They are The
Standard in all THE vicinity"
DEALERS TREBLE THEIR SALES WITH THEM.
Such a list OF References II seldsarR given. See
Circulars with Dealers. Sold by Groceys and Drug.
gsts. Prepared by J. W. COTTON. Proprietor OF
Coltons Toilet Article No. to Heal and Beauty
the Skin. 0o!d BY Harrison = Stalks, and Parks &
Hosmer, Davenport, Iowa.
Uhacaso Wholesale Agents, FULLER. PINCH
FULLER, ~ Market stress, for an Cnlton'e Pfepofo
toue: ecpt. 90-d1y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

Hos. Q. II. BROWNING, Secretary of the
Interior, is nov ablo 10 attend his Office
daily. but does not attempt to any business.
He is still very weak, but rapidly recovering
and will soon be able to attend, to tho du>
ties Of his Office.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

A nsvsassD gsolleman recently left his
homo IN city in Pennsylvania. and repair
ed 10 The coal region Of that State. On ars
irving ct his destination he was startled to
end the following telegram from his wife: :
"Come home and marry me. Start Thurs
day morning." OF course he returned at
once in state Of painful perplexity. The
wires bad done the mischief The dispatch
sent by his wife ought to have read:
"vo Rev. Mr.. s. W, En-:
"Come home to marry NJ +. Stuart,
Thursday morning. Answer Immediately.
Mrs. s. w."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

Tns PLAorR OF Locusrs-rhc apprc>
tensions that thc 'grasshoppers or locusis
which destroyed the crops inso many parts
Of Kansas and the Western counties Of Mis-
souri, last year. will, We trust, prove IN
founded Late accounts show that, while in
many places these insects have sppsafd
this spring in swsrms. ..they have shortly
after DISAPPEARED, without having donc any
serious damage. What becomes Of them
seems to bo mystery, - We are told.
though tho superstition Of many is that they
have started Oh on their migration east
.asd
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

TuK distances from New York TO Sacras
mento by the railroad route is 1929 miles
Of which 1857 have been completed and are
now in successful operation, leaving but L.
90 miles yet TO be built. II is coniiden.>
iy asserted tint this gap will be filed up
within two years.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

EDWIN B. HUNTER, Of New York, he's
Just had TO pay 90. 900 for sufIocating the
tenants OF one Of his houses. He stopped
che chimney fue without thsis t~e~ssass
which caused their rooms to be 6lled with
coal ras, aud resulted in the death Of two
Of them and the serious injury Of others
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

Tnr Charleston, 8. G., Mercury says ::
Amid the direful want Of bread that now
presses the people ofour State, lis truly
cheering to observe tho liberal and kindly
spirit with which The prosperous co"mu'
mites Of sister cities are responding TO the
appeals for succor. New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, 81 Louis. Pittsburgh, Wash
ington, Richmond, and last. but not least
Baltimore, have promptly and nobody come
20 the rescue Of their starving countrymen.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

From the Norwich, Conn.,. Bulletin.
a Rsvsend Nc. Townsend hep -bssa 10
the hsbit Of cou;ng East for the purpose Of
procuring eoys y enjoy NJ bsas6ts el
"Townssndhegplan hoass, ? locaIsa ct low I
City. love. C. O. Townsend il ! very
GhariAooe OvegoN1. o1'wants 3 hroe3do for
OIL hoonslsee Of latlsslsn ohildrse. Il ~.
semssr ~ Y kisAI ~ - Asts Of
Robert Real, LED q sisveo. yessss shas liv-
ing in this city. He teok ths ICY. with
others. TO his sssdesvoas 9 H:sasn islasd.
where be kspt theo 49, asska but HnalIy
arrived in lows, who're he. soon sold the
boys for ten dollars head 70 faemers.-
Robert was sOad in this manner. vhesssv>
srend principal wrote to Mrs. Hiram Willey.
OF this city, that the boy was doing we'll
ssc'. and asking his frieads to send hiSc 81
with which 70 buy . sheep. The money
vas sent. but the boy never received IL. i
= probable that Townsend is now East oh
ts'n'ng more boys. but ~ trust he viii NOT |
succeed in playing this game longer. We
Snoetstand that Warrington .county. Iova. |
nae brought suit for e20OO dsmecss
.ss'Sst Townsend 70, bringing paupess into
the STATE. .Tovnsead passes himself a. -
: very pious chap and lives on charity 10 !
gess sxsms. and probably obtains Tree -.
60 'fom rai'soadA Look out Ser hin.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

WA Via W. fos the past - years. and = therefore
the PEARSON whom ~ afflicted should consule No one
ever "a Of patient his not being cured since he
has been IN thia city HIS reputation has vouchers In
al the city papers, his patients and tAe mst ical pro-
1eeeon both here and abroad, being he most eki.
led speciaste here and thorough master Of all ecx-
nal dsesaee n all others fall, don't despair. give
him call. II IL only common occurrence with him
10 cure such HIS rooms separate for lsdice
and gentlemen, and the most comp etc IN the city.
You've Mxs. Take Particular Notice Doctor Biz.
Glow devotee much ~ his time to the treatment 81
thos caused By secret habit which ruins bon
body and mind. unftu- the unfortunate individual
for either business or society TIE aad effect OF theee
early habits the Of ripper years. II to weak
en- the dobtate tho constitution destroy the phyei-
cal and mental powers. dimiClsh and enfeeble the
natural feelings ami exhaust the vital energies Of
manhood the pieasuree Of " marred, the object
Of marriage frustrated and existence ueclf rendered
term Of unccasing misery sndrogret. Such perscns
especially thoec contemplating marriage shOuld lose
no time IN making immediate Application, - DR. h.
By bic new treatment Il eaablsd to insure speedy
and perm anent eufe.
Consultations free and eonAdsntial. Once, No. IN
eoatA CLARK street. o. Monroe half book nom
~ Port once. Pest oEss Bux 1SA, chicago. ILL.,
Ooco A0ass hoA . A. u. 90 r. n.
esndfof bic " Guide TO Health. pshllshsd nealA-
E.D.-la6iss, ssea ssss Gsssipsavs slssslas u
Rsesas1e 1s0edls, ~ hsal peevsat(vs Of eQpespt0
tnORn. oeatto 80 ed1fsgo fFse eAasoD.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

A FATHsa Curs Hss Cmlp's HsAp o.,
very sd sccid nt occurred 4 Ch,r,.,o;,
Michigan, on Saturday, Nay 4,h. A l;,,is
Daughter Of Tho9as Knowlaud. AGED IL
months, vas Fish hse mother near whsro
The father ~ engaged in choppins. Mr.
knovhnd had just leit The chiid By the side
II it, mother. and was nos aware that she
bad following him to The leg On which he
scssned be- shopping. Stoppsae y cut On
the under si6e q u log, he saw - beard
nothing until ~ 16ttls head vas Unrest d.
rectly under ths dssesading axe, end re :
cesvsd the fall faeee ~ tha blow. The chsld
survived lees than = hsus aftsr receiving
the iajsry.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

LARGE FARM -The st. Paul Ponce,
says. the Largest farm in Minnesota isswn
cd by Oliver Dalrymplc. = lawyer Of tha.
ety. 1t is located near Hastings, Mime,
sc;a. The Pioneer adds:
Mr.. Dalryiap.e has about 1000 acres in
cni''vaiion, Of which 200 have been sown
to wheat. lie employs about forty teams,
s.n large force Of men in his eutsrcrise.
ih's land one year ego was unhsoken prai
re; this year 1t viii Be source Of revenue
to the State and . material profit to The pro.
prietcr. ~ twenty bushels 10 ths .crs .
low avesaks for hsw iaads, n. ,D.lrvm
will have a. 600 bushsls Of whesa Co., ~.
sides large quaakisiss Of oats. corn sra
other agricultural psvductions. W. ,h;nS
he vill be able 70 make fasmjnr prof,.h, ;,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

Tuv DrrvswsxcR.- . mob Of Nor>
,hern Radicals insul,ed and fired upon the
President. at indianapolis last year, and
would not let him speak, !, was considered
. GOOD ioke. But when little disturbance
occurs ., Mobile, caussd 10y tho 'ntolsrAole
in.ol.nce Of Congressional Jacobin, 1t isa
matter worthy OF investigation bys Con-
grs.sional committee, backed by an army.
Itmakesa difference whose OF is being
cored
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

In tho Coral Caves
se green II s TO be the pre- vaiing hair colos and
the FISH TAILED MA1DENS
cit on the rocks and comb their green locks sssidu
ously. Bot the
BELLRS OF RARTH
prefer gossy browns and aiming blaeks 70 sny ohss
tnges and n naiafe has NOT given thsls fair heads
these bsaatifsl hues II robbed them
ostheis once exquisite beauty, they don't cry about
II, but resort At once 10
CRl6rADOnUS HAIR DYE,
which In i've mtnutes docs al that nstuss ever did
for any head In her hspplest mood. Manufactured BY
J. CRtSTADORO. . Aseoe Hsuse, N. Y. Sold b.
all Druggists. Applied By ~ HAif DFsssess.
MANHOOD AND YOUTHFUL vl0On ere -
eaesd b n.a1solDs KxssACs Dccnu. tiedAxly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

Schenck,s SeHwffda Tonic q 1 Sh
0slpila h iaeesdsd u ossosve the s1ed 80 NO.
into chyne the nsst process q Ataeseao: - esean.
csos III 0tcss 81 With ScAencks Nandsake Pills, The
Tonic pson seseDses the sppeste end food hst eouA
not be eaten before ueinR vii be eaetly di9eefed
CONSUMPTION cannot be cared ~ Sehsach's Puloo-
nic Syrup che stomach and liver is made healthy
and ihe scpsuttrefsned, hencs the Tonic $40 t1ale
are required In nearly every case q c0nsumptloa.
half doscn bottles III the 6EAWkED IOS!C ena
three OF four hhser Of tho MANDRAKE FILLS WIZ
cure any ordinary casc of dyspepsia
d. scnsncK maker professional visits In New .otk
Boston aud at his principal Office In lhiisdephia
every week. See dsi papers 81 each place, % nis
pamphlet on consumption for his DAYS iof vieiauon
Pieasr observe. when purchasing, that the two Ike
pcsscr Of the Doctor, in the last stage o. Con-
.umption and the other he now IN perfect health
are on the Government otamp
Sold bv all Druggipts and Dealese, price u 30 pr
bottle OF 81 30 the half doEsn All lefsrs Tor ADVICE
should be addressed TO Dr. Schcneks Principal ome,
No is North 9TH street. Rhilnde lphia, Pa.
General Wholesale Agents: Dsmas Barnes Co.
NY; 3. S. Hance, baltimore. Nd John d. Park
Cincinnati Ohio; Walker & Taylor. Chicago. III.
Collin. Broe.. e. Louis. Mo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28

The Greatest Pain-Reliever in
the World. Warranted superior to any other
or no pay, for sae cure Of Chronic Rheumatism.
Toothsehe. Hea lache. Sse Throat, Mumps. Burns.
Cats. Insect stings Pains In the Back. Chest, and
Limbs, sprains, Cid sorcs, dwellings; also. TO take
internally for Diarrhes, Dysentery. Cole, Spasms.
Sea Sickness, Vomiting and Group. 1t Il perfectly
innocent to take int rnay II used according to the
directions, and fails, thousands attest,
II vas first introduced In 1871. and now millions Of
bottles ar, annually sold. Every one who has once
used 1t. continues to do so. and recommend Il TO
their friends ~ the most valuable medicine extant-
Ccrtiacabes enough TO MI dozen newspapers have
been received By DR.. Tobias. His medicine. the We
netian Liniment will do all that 10 stated. and more
No one will regret tsyiss IL Those residiag st .
distance from physician. will Ind i. reliable 0sdi
cine 10 have % hand IN case of accidents. Ask Toe
Dc. Tobias Venetian L,niment and tahe DO othcs.-
Price 30 cents and ~. Sold by all Dru eists Depot
30 Cortlandt Street. N. Y. my7-d6w1m
HELMBOLD's EXTRACT BUCHU rives health
and gor The Fame and bloom to the pallid check.
Debility IS accompanied by many alarming symp-
tome, and II no treatment IL submitted 10. consump
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-28
rerr,s,e Coliisien i'm the Afia.tis

Terrible CoIbbot0u - ssso -
News was received NJ Liverpool recently
Of a disastrous collision in the Atlantic be-
tween the Cunard mail steamer Scstia, " hich
sailed from New York few days previous,
and the ship Berkshire Of Boston. The
disaster occurred at on the night Of the ] III
ult., in lat. 40 II, long. 20 II; and Of
course hundreds Of miles away fromland
One account OF the disaster says: "Ibe
steamers officer saw the ahip for fifteen
minutes before the catastrophe occurred, al
though the night YVES thick and the ship sp-
reared to have no lights. The course Of the
Bera shise was directly across the bows Of
the Scotia, under full canvass. The sieam-
or seems not 10 have been seen 20 soon a.
the ship. and while the former cautiously
gave way for the vessel 70 pass in safety in
stead Of pressing 90, the Berkshire appar-
ently altered her course, lost Roadway, and
strsek squassly On ths boSs, Of she steamer,
and was crushed like . shen. The masts
and the rigging Of he two vesssls became
eutaneled, the Seotia's paddlso wsse ba6iy
losn asey, and f. zen % fifteen minussa
the scene % described vas truly Terrific. Al
length The vessels &se p94e4, boats were
lowered, and tbs crew taken from the sinks
ing wreck, ard tho captains wife even
saved beg -ttunk Of ele,hing. The sahcrs,
however, lost nearly everything, AZ the con-
sternation At the moment prevented every
thought hut that Of saving their lives. II
il possible that soms vessel passing nsss
within day or two Of the casualty may
have picked up good part 81 the cargo oil
cotton. but the ship has doubtless gone &c
the bottom"
TnEopoar TrLroS has been looking into
New York by gsslight. and dares not tel
all that he saw. lie says Of what lie did
an company with several well known
public men. and under the guidance of th'
police. we made tour, last Saturday night
through the nethermost haunts Of misery
; vice aud crime in the city Of New York.
, This 10 an exploration which every mar
, connected with public affairs, either by civi
, or BY editorial duty, ought. It possible, Il
) make a, least once In his life. Born w New
! York. and having always either resided oil
!. labored within II, We never saw or knew
our own city until last Saturday night. -
Never until then bad " had any adequate
conception Of its poverty, OF its squalidness
Of IL viIlainy, Of its debAuchery, Of IT'S lep'
rosy The night ean never BE- forgotten
The story, even IL We had the heart to tel
il, must, for dseency's cake, remain untold
We can only say thal none Of the familia
descriptions had adequately prepared US 70
the actual scenes. We were shocked, con
founded, sickenedl And IS We now lool
, back upon the awful revelation Of that on
nights descent into hell. We can kardl,
persuade ourselves that what 10 sew wss
reality il seems hideous dream"