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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

ATTENTION On the Isl Of May The Athcneum
Club reDnqushed its az 40. % Unlonsq aud
took possession OF new quarters NJ MadIsoIayc. and
Twenty dfthst The house built Us dwelling for
Mr. Lonpp few years and nothing that The skill of
the architect could suggest wHs omitted 20 make II "a
splendid mansion. The original plan of the house J. Pre-
served has the decoration been disturbed por-
OF the furniture cmHn-, and includes nu OAK
paIlor Of elaborate carving which cost 5000 dozen
ON the flr hoor the Office, orlorr, library
and dining-rOO the chambers are respectively dcsiE
mated Library Reading room, chess room biilhfd
room, C1gvcyfHucuFpoh 'pntpitce i"pm Fn.. l!fH--
looms In all respects the mansion appears 20 take nntu
rally the service Of the Club aud they have spared 40
The artist the sculptor the glider, the cunning work
cTs IN TAPESTRY. aud skGl weaycrs I'm yeyots have MI
been brought into rcdusltlou. Last evening the club
gave Inauguration dress promenade reception, aud
select aud pleasant the result Tho Athr
neum taxed the ingenuity of their cuisine Tor the supper
table ading, and band furnished music Tor the evening
Tho Athencum have leased their house for ten year,
They the first incorporated Club Ia the city aud
commenced operations IA 1856. 1Acy now number nearly
five hundred members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
sund,op n, warrants tho one In dispute and II had han
rernlarlx alcnc throug The inadverenca OF inc oork

bundle" of warrants tho one IN dispute ana hSd Yen
regularly aligned through the nsdver1en3 vi No o'orA
should remark that the paying this banE who
has hed is post so credaby het 0ore, STATES ne Is
peTson well known him satisfactorily identified, be
ranso A. was PAYABLE for large amount 10 bearer,
which is uuusnal and Endorsed by the name OF the
President -. l., ,. - o,,.
<that whether the warrant In dispute is genuine, or
being forgery and the fact concealed by the re-
sponbe officers OF the Board OF Education, desgnedly
or through neglect for such period az 10 necessarily
prevent She detection Of the f0rger and allow OF his
escape with the money that the bank is equally absolVed
from any liability arising from It's payment
The rule which is applicable TO an individual applies
certafuy with equal force public body and IL an ex-
ceptiOn be made it will be admits that public
body having charge Of educational funds would he the
last TO be released from responsibility.
have thus presented some of the reasons which nave
influenced Board to made up from it's assets the sum
Of $l7,5O0 as claimed by the Board OF Education
The bank prepared to indemnify and defend you
against any claim in the premises which the Board or
r. A. PALMER President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
The Pen is Mighher than the Sword"
MORTON'S GOLD PENS,
TIE BEST PBEs IN TIE WORLD.

For sale at No. % MAIDFN-LANF. New
York, and by every duly-appomted Agent at
the same prices.
Morton makes no Pens STAMPED with The
Name on Trademark of any other; therefore,
where an Agency * established, the public will
be- hest suited, and at the same prices, by calling
on the Agent; in all other places those wishing
the Morton Pen, must send To Headquarters,
where their orders will receive prompt attention,
If ACCOMPANIED with the cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
PENS: AND PINS n SILVER
CASE. WITH PENCILS
7 -
and No 10 the largest.
PRICES OF PENS WITH sILVER-MoUNTED DESK
Nos, 2, s, ., aud 10 IN MoroPco Boxes
MoRToN's SECOND QUALITY.


These II carat9 Inc, ana are superior 10 any AoItoh
Pens made previous 10 the year 1860. 49, .
Every Pen is stamped "a. Morton, Second VuAlty
and numbered.
accident.
Tho Cases are made Of Coin silver but not SO heavy
a those OF the First Quality
Prices OF PENS; AND Pms IN SILVER INrENsloN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

NEW FIRE EsCArE-Nir Julius Fischer Of this
city has Just patented a Tro Escape and Alarm,
which consists Of iron ladder, The sides being formed
Of chain SO that II may be wound roller on the roof
OF a house thus preventing it, being used 10 means If
from The o-sldc ON ordinary occasions IN case
fire the ladder may Do instantly dropped % tie ground
aud become "a safe means ~ escape from oyciy story
The unwndng of the ludGcraso sets 100 motion an alarm
bell inside the house. thus instantly awakening every
inmate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

RECEIPTS OF MAIL MArrER.-Thc following is n
summary Of the mails received at and sent from the NoW-
York PostOice Tuesday last. These figures do not
include the city delivery: Mails sent lock pouches SD
canvas sacks, $751; total. HOS Mails received, l"tk
pouches, eos canvas sacks. -, total ~ Iota lork
pouches. 1853 sacks so. Recently lhstcau n
the lock pouches for letters the waterproof unra-ed
boxes are used The newspapers cuIicd u the Old
bags originally used, but these are protected ny
taTpaulins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

=, crr,no diseases Alopathy, % TO- 20 days; omeo.
Dathy 20 to a. Relative eyneses AuopathY lSt esnlsi
Homeepathy, cents. u concluding his address, inc
Doctor earnestly desired that the press the power OF the
land should aid hOmeOpathists in their work VI REFORM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
MOTIONS fiFsr QUALITY.

These Pens arc 10 carat uc md nrc pointed With the
very best Idosmn Points carefully selected, and mono
this quality Is sold with the slightest impcrlecton
which ehiil and the closest scrutiny can detect.
Every Pen ia stamped a Morton, First quality and
numbered
The Points warranted for months, except against
accident
arc extra heavy aud strong.
PHICIs OF PENS: AND PENS n SILVER EXTENSION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

THE CHARITY FAR-}nLIABD ToCRNMENT.-An
interesting billiard tournament VIII take place ths
Thursday evening at the Charity Fair Seventeentlst
commencing at o'clock Among the celebrated billiard
players who will participate IN the games are Dndiey
kavanagh Melvin Foster. Victor Estcphc, Mortimer
Humphreys T. Flynn. John Montgomery, and Henry
Eaton The tournament Will take place upon the table
presented TO ST. TeIesas congregation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

Iosr-Mr. Andrea f. McGlynn of No. Il West
Twentynnthst yesterday entered the stable Mt No 400
sixthaye TO collect the rent and while there laid down
bis wallet which contained f5 and 1Sl shares Of the
Social and steptOe Mining Company of Nevada. After
he had left lie missed the wallet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
MoRroN,s CnEAp COL DrENs.

fNOi WARRANTED
These Pens 10 Carats fine, ana arc Better Wiling
mud Durable Pens than without operating Nor
toms Patented Machinery De produced Tor the prices even
were tho Gold furnished graiuitousy.
PRICES OF PENS: ASD PENS ~ SIfNER-PlATED En-
TENSION CAsES WITH PENCILS.
Magic Pen........tO 90. with Pencil Case. VI 90
Lucky Pen.......... 70 with Pencil Case .... / -
Always Ready Pen. 90 with Pencil Case. 30
Elegant Pon. ....... %. with Pencil Case. 90
Excelsior Pen..... so. with Pencil Case ? - -,
These Welt Finished GOodMritng Gold Pens, WIN
Irdosmin Points, the average wear OF every one OF Wio
will far oItlast n OF the best steel Pens, dWOgh
fLeg are UHicayaafed OBd therefore not eTchoIiqed6c
They arc numbered but correspond IN szo to NOS
8, 4, s, and respectively a
The rick il taken of all rcmtsnces by mail in registered
letters and the safe delivery of the goods guaranteed 10
all who send twenty cents charge for registering IN al
dition 10 the price Of the goods ordered
GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS.
Any one can secure Of the above Gold Pens
without money by getting mp II club,
t3 30 Will uy.-....--.-.......-Flo worth .. nrhN
40 90 VIII buy --..-....-.....-- So WORTH VI tVhf
40 90 will buy. ................ 30 worth OF Iens
" sent 10 address al one time.
On receipt Of the money tho subscriber VIII SEM by re-
turn mall otherwise directed Gold Zen or iehs-
selecting the same according 10 description. Address,
A. MORTON.
No. 20 MAIDEN-LANE, NEw-}QRks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

FURTHER RELIEF FOR THE SoUTH.-Iestcrday the
owdcn. with $4,000 bushels Of corn sailed for
the destitute districts Of South Carolina, Georgia, and
Alabama making total OF $4,000 bushels sent ont by
The Relief Commission since March, besides total OF
about 500 900 M this date distributed among IS com
Ties i'm Georgia n in South Carolina, and 60 in Alabama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

TEMPERANCE.-The Onward Lodge OF the Order oil
Good Templars was organized under favorable auspices
IN YorlyiIle last night Grand Lodge Deputy Rowland
ocated as Grand Templar over % persons were pres
cnt and Joined the order Mr. J. II. Armstrong was IN
stalled as W C. r.; Chas :. Glover esq, Treasurer, and
The Rev Jno. II. Gorsc Chaplain The meetings OF the
Lodge will he held every Tuesday evenings IN the Han
corner Of Eiglty-siNth-st. aud Thndave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
MORTON's THIRD QUALITY.
(NAHRANTID.l

These Pens arc ~ caInts e and although cheaper
at least equal 10 any gold pens made elsewhere rs regards
durability, elasticity and good writing qualiucs.
Every Pen IL stamped "a. Morton, Third Quality, and
numbered.
The Points are warranted for months except against
accident.
The Cases made OF Coin silver but are not as heavy
a. those OF the First Quality
PRICES OF PENS: AND PENS N SILVER EXTENSION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

First SUNsIR0KE.-IIenTy Tomlnson of No. 10
rldridres,., while passing through Westst. yesterday
was frustrated by the heat He taken 10 the New
York Hospital lIe is believed to be IN critical cohu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

THE HIGHLAND CADETs-A body of cadets from
the Highland Military Academy at Worcester Mass VIII
arrive this city this morning upon an excursion 1hey
will march from the boatlanding upon the North River
TO the Arnory of the 23d Regiment Brooklyn, TINS mo1
ing and i'm the afternoon will he received by Mayor HON
man In the evening there will be dii al the arsenal,
corner of Seycnth-ave. and Thirty-ilfth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

THE DUNDERBERG.-Yeste the additional cop
pering OF the Dundcrbcrg completed, and she had
her steam up alongside the pier at the foot OF siXtst
East River The additional copperng is about those
portions Of the hll abuting on the boiler ana engines
and has been done by the divers of the Coast Wrecng
Company who have been occupied upon the work FOR the
last fortnight During that time her battery OF guns ad
been placed I'm position and everything done To make her
tau her consisting OF 100 men, being mustered
for her second trial trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

IMPARTIAL StFrRAGE.-Tho Rev. II. II. Garnet
Major James Haggerty Mr.. George T. Downing, aud
others will address an Impartial Suffrage meeting tins
evening in Zion Church. Blocker and West TenFst'
and circulate petitions asking the Constitutional ConVen
ton TO abolish the property qualification.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 WILSON'S SEWING
Tor sale 10 le a. 40 Ia broadEs OF
STA, needle, 90 &C. Operations seat
families r. ELLIs, formerly So 80 broadway corner Of
Tgeuf ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
CITY ITEMS.

VETERANS OF 1si9-The veterans, who went to
Du1lev's Grove yesterday, had two cotion bands a
multitudinous company, and pleasant and profitable
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
Handsome heads conioined with homely hats

Knox Halter No. 2l2 Broadway F
on and No $50 Broadway under the Prescott House sought Aai
consulted Boato and hauttoa air. and grsees insured 10
head adorned by HAT Of KSox's new Spring pattern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

SHEET WAX Cbcst quality o. cts. per dozen, 4
echoobHske Sons Arts Supply Store Grand H. fTr to nal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

\ NOVELTY.-Just received, large invoice
Of GFSrs NV CoHX HAS M Summer yey lights non
coudEors Of heat stylish aud durable; 90 all shape, t Toe
exhibition Jons tSDERhiLL Halter, No 81,
BroaGgav, ind No. lJG Fuionrd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

If il is thrown in yOuT teeth that YOU do not
dental apparatus proper tim, q fault M all
world that YOU mgbtdO by using that mles vegetable
deltfrlee. hOLnpnNT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

NINElARDS-NEW- JEItSEI MD LOS ANUELUs- NAIH
SPEERS PORT GRAPE WINE.
Wine n the Port Grape raised IN this country m
Invaluable an medicinal Wine; excellent for females weakly Ter
som. inyauds aged an! deIiitsieA. Also,
SPEER 3 Cas- T. J. CALIFORNIA PORT
AND SHERRY NlNES.
Nirrr1rs lV The early Mrksst Los
These delou, Table Wines With rich ho, favor and DELI
bouquet unsurpassed b. the ines Of Cz and oporto eld fast be
coming he yoe beverage bne Parties ami Weddings, and
other OCCASIONS
CATAWBA CONCORD C RRAr and other GRAPE and FRUIT
WINES.
The has become the principal Wine or Communion aud
The nva The principal Hospitals have adopted ITS
Sold by Druggists hroughou tlr country. . -
Warehouse aud cellars, l v j. Principal store No. S bioad
-' - " A. SPEER No 2t3 Broadway,
Ogno,ite CITY Hall Park, y, v
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NETWORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE

printed on large doubemeum Sheet making eight pases o's
broad columns each contains all the important Editorials r"oAeu
TuE DAILY TRIBUNE except those Of neey local interest," also
I'D scientific Intelligence Reviews Of the most interesting and @Fone
New Books large Of eonesPoe"Si ~
latest news BY Telegraph from Washington aud al
Of the country Summary Of all important intelligence u
s 81 the nroceedrs ,of Congress and State LegsIa,
, % in session the Foreign News received BY ever, steamer I'm
elusive Reports Of the Proceedings of the Farmers Club Of 'le American
Ioute Talks about Fruit other Horticultural and Asn"
formation essential resenisi Stock FINANCIAL '" w
60, , Market Reports making H. both for variety aud coms
, toeber the most valuable, interesting aud nsssl's
wxxKtv NKw.p,pxR published in tie world.
The Full Reports the American Institute Farmers Club AMI the y"
rou Agricultural Reports each number are richly worth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06
NIEW AUCTION MART,

at W. corner Thirty nulht broadway Public SALE Of
Horses Carriages Harness &c. every WEDNESDAY aud SATURDAY
Oaock large diving ring O showing hoisss sac 'oh
sgRmsn,s respectfully solnilsd. D. l. HHNpA'
!, AIEI, AGetoresE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

ELEGANT Park aud Pony PHKTONS,
IL coupe ard Germantown ockaways vcoa hne top and noop
Buyies Depot Wagons Harness saddles Brides Se cheSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-06

Itayfg bance % he cIcd Of DE BoaIi 10 -
The report Of the Committee was adopted, and the
Board adjourned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

floor, and commenced speaking on the
proclamation's u~nwarrantable asser-
tons, when the "point of order" was
raised-either Ny the Chair or some
Senator-that the motion to adjourn
was out of order. The, point this
time, was that the Senate was not yet
competent, as an organized body to act
on such a motion. Ruled well taken
as originally ruled The Governors
message-composed Of false assertions,
without a figure statement Of any kind
was received on Friday afternoon, and
made, in Senate, special order for Sat-
urday at IL. But On Saturday, the Sen
ate adjourned at ll:3o-the aucussers
not desiring that the message should
be reviewed before the Big Mine-taI Bill
came inf at all.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

PLEA FROM TExAs.-A memorial has
been presented in Congress from citi-
zens of Western Texas, setting forth the
grievances of the loyal men of that
State; their oppressiod by the Govern
ment established by President johnson,
and by the lisloyal majority under his
encouragement and protection; and
praying that the loyal Union men of
Western Texas may be projected by law
and allowed to erect o State Govern:
ment west Of the Brazos River. There
are many Germans and other loyal men
in Western Ts4as; and they ought GER
taiuly either to be protected, or'to be
allowed to form a separate and loyal
State. 1t is ~inexcusable, it is positive
infamy, that our Government permits
loyalty to be so prosecuted and oppre,s-
ed through the ten States that are spe-
ciaIly subject to, its, control. God for
bid that we, should verify the old re-
proachl-
States have no souls; and he that seeks their
May as well run u ship upon sharp rocks,
And hope q harbor."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18
A MAN M1ssrxa.-The M~arysville Ap-

A MAN MISSIkG.TIne MhIys'iiie Nf
peal OF March 18th has the following
About the goth of last November a
tsamster named Elias Widemsn, better
known by the nickname of "Dad," put
up at the Ohio Stables, in this city,
leaving four large gray horses and TWO
mules, wagon and harness. wiaeman
left the stable that evening, ana mas mo-.
hasn seen since about IL O'Clock that
n;sbt He is believed to have had on
b;s nersou about $500 in coin, and our
informant believes he vas murdered and
HE remains secreted. The, creditors Of
Wideman, learning Of his absence, At
tsched The property at the stable, and 1t
wss sold. Wideman was about thirty
Years Of ago, stout built, and FIVE feet
siI inches high. If living, this descrip-
ton may lead to the discovery Of his
whereabouts. q &,E.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

Nor y DISTINCT SrArEXlSr.-In his
Message" His Iutelligency does not
present any tabular statement Of lack
ings, wants, or proper legislation. He
has no real showing Of a deficiency in
present laws; and his ideas, or those Of
his junta, of particular legislation are
given to individuals and to caucuses.
It would be an uudoubted error to say
or intimate that he himself has any
ideas, outside of a desire to have and
handle much.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18
FROM AURORA.
The Town of KeRrsarEe Destroyed by n
Snow.sllde-A Woman Killed and her
Husband severely Wounded.

Husband severely Wounded.
AURORA, March l6.-By last evenings
mail we received the particulars of a
great snow-slide, which occurred at the
town of Kearsarge, at 3 o'clock on the
afternoon of March /. Nine houses
were swept away, and Mrs. c. W. Mills,
a most estimable lady, lately q resi-
dent of Aurora, was instantly killed.
Her husband was buried in the ruins
with her, but was dug out alive, though
so badly crushed and bruised as to be
unable to stand up. He is recovering
slowly. Fortunately only FIVE persons
were stopping at Kearsarge at the time,
else the loss of life would have been
greater. .
The deep snow and intensely cold
weather had stopped all work in the
mines and driven most Of the inhabit-
ants down to the town Of Independence,
in the valley. ..l
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES small atea.

IsLASDNAvIGATIoS.-The small steam
or 0 K has been engaged in Yolo coun-
ty FIVE or six weeks in running from the
rear of Washington to the Tule House,
a distance of about eight miles. This
section Of the county is still inundated,
and the 0 K continues to make her reg
ular trips between the, two points
named.-Sae. Union.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

TIE fancy-o of New Orleans witnessed
two mills" on the 24eR inst. iBillDayis
ground up Burnett in six rounds; and
Duffy, Of St. Louis, pulverized Joyce, of
New Y0rk' j in fourteen, "a, y,.r
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

SENATOR NELSON is not, as has been
enormously reported, o member Of the
Committee of Ways and Means in the
Senate. There is not a member Of that
committee from Storey county. Storey
is the county that is to be taxed. That
is all the interest she has in 1t.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

A NAN that boards riches and enjoys
them mot, is no better of than the ass
I'M carries gold and eats thistles.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

WHAT goes most against . farmers
grain2 His reaping machine.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT ROLL or THE PRO.
oEEDsf OF THE MINES ron H QukRTEB
.LNpING -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18
NEW TO-DAY.
yellow Jacket Hose 90. No. ,.

yellow Jacket Hose 90. No. ,.
THE MEMBERS OF YELLOW 81
Jacket Hose Company No. 9 are
hereby notified that there will be a wa
SPECIAL meeting Of the Company,0
nj their Hall, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING
next, Mar. Goth, at n o'clock. for the purpose OF
appointing . committee to confer with IKE
COMMITTEES appointed by Liberty Hose Co. No. !,
in relation 70 the formation Of . moro efficient
Ore department In Gold Hill.
By order, W. II. BEGAN, Foreman.
Attest: s.. II. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Gold Hill. March l6, 1867. mrl6-3t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-03-18
STOCK TRANSACTIONS.
IsrroRrrp DAILY BY n. H. yLAso; s~Askra.]
SAN FRAsoIsco, March ls-lr ,. n.

KENNEY-In San Francisco, March l4th, MARY
wife Of w. b. J. Ksnney. aged 81 yeary.
LICHTEESTEIN-In San Francisco. March IL,
Clara, wifo Of N. II. Lichtensteln, aged y yrr
GROTIAN-fn San Francisco, March Is, q. W.
Grotian, aged 80 years.
INCONSISTENCIES Grass Valley, March ID,
Mr.. Mary 7. Thomasson, aged IL years
, 1867-06-25
Post Magazine + Insurance Monitor, Mag 49,
LIVING RATES.

1t is a well-recognized principle in the
mercantile world, that competition is the
spirit of trade. BY this is meant, of
course, a fair, generous, and honest rival
ry which does not seek to advance ones
interests by mean practices, but gives the
spur to activity in business by extra per-
sonal effort in the employment of talent,
energy, and industry. In all branches of
trade and professions-in almost every
undertaking in life, in fact, the spirit Of
emulation is awakened by this same COM
petition to excel. But it does not neces-
sarily follow that in the broad field which
is open for the employment of mans
labor that he must tread on the heels of
his neighbour, injure him or give him
offence. Unfortunately, at the present
time, competition in the business of in
surance is not practised under the golden
precept of doing as you would be done
by. The undoing of each other by what
the other is doing seems, on the contrary,
to be the rule. The complaint is gene
raj that throughout the country agents
cut into each others rates without re-
gard to the injurious effect upon the
companies they may represent, or the in
evitable result of reducing the standard
of value to the business itself. There is,
as there should be, o remedy for this.
Self-protection demands that the practice
should be promptly abolished. First class
companies should combine to establish a
basis of Gving rates, and insist upon their
being adhered to by their agents. In
surance should be elevated to a superior
sphere BETTING its Importance. 1t should
not be purchased for mere nothing as a