davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1868-04-10
CHANGES IN THE GULF STREAM.

While many have amused themselves
with specuIatIons about the cause of the
late Earthquakes and violent elemental
disturbances in the West Indies, we are
likely to be made aware before long of
some of their apparent results. Since
these occurrences the current of the gulf
stream has been observed to AVE nearly
doubled its velocity, not only increasing
The dangers of navigation among the ISL
ands and off the Florida Keys, even for
steam vessels, but awakening appre-
tensions of still greater and more import
ant general changes. The climatic effect
of this huge hot water stream along the
North European and American coasts is
rarely realised. But the fact that the
British Isles arc in the same latitude with
icy Labrador, will show what it does for
our cousins, and suggest what terrible
changes might be brought about by a
shift IN The direction of lis current-which
might as easily take place as increase its
velocity.-New York Times.
, 1868-04-10

n RVINGERNE efter den i Staden
L1l Philadelphia i de forenede Nord-
amerikanske Slater i Aaret 1867 af-
dode Sally eller Sarah Irwin, navnlig
hendes S0stre og Brodre Maria Irwin,
Penelope Irwin, Isabella Irwin, An
drew Irwin, og William Irwin, eller
saafremt de eller nogen af dem Ell
MATTE yare live, da deres Axiom,
indkaldes herved med Aar og Days
Varsel at mode eller lade mode linden
Frederiksteds Skifteret for der paa
ct etter ~afgangne Enkefrue Elizabeth
Titcomb, en- Bedstemoder til de oven
nevnte Prisoner, aabnet Continue
tions Skifte, deres Arveret at anmel-
de og beviisliggj6re, SAINT at iagttage
deres Tary.
Frederiksteds Skifteret, st. Croix
den 2den April 1868.
C.. Sarauw.
, 1868-04-10
q NOTICE. %

AY a decision of Christiansted's Deal
I'd ing Court, as administering the Deal
ing Of the late RICHARD HATCHETT, the
management of the Printing Establish
ment in this town and the publication of
the est. Croix Avis" have this day been
given over to the Undersigned in behalf
of the heirs of said RICHARD HATCHETT,
until said dealing be closed.
All accounts due to the aforementioned
Establishment from this days date must
be paid to the undersigned.
Christiansted, st. Croix April 9TH 1868.
HANS HATCHETT.
, 1868-04-10

Government in favor of the Agency of the St.
Thomas Bank, which had purchased it 4971
the half of the amount was intended to be
placed at the disposal of the distribution-com-
Inittee for st. Thomas and ST. Johns, and the
other half to the committee for st. Croix, to be
applied conformably with the desire of the do
nors. The Government had already thanked
the Consul, and through him the other donors
he requested the consent of the Colonial Coun-
ell to paw over the half of the amount received
for the bill of exchange, $470. SO cents, imme-
diately TO the distributiOn-committee, without
awaiting the payment of the bill in London.
With a unanimous vote the Council express
ed it's acknowledgment and appreciation of the
donation received in aid of the sufferers and
with 13 votes against l consented to the
amount being paid out.
6, The 1st discussion of a proposal for an ad-
ditional Money Grant to the Budget, Item
D. 2 Judiciary and Police Department for
1967-68, as follows
"In addition to the expenses under the Item
d. 2 the Judiciary and Police Department,
the following amounts are hereby granted
For gratuities to the Policemen in Frederlk-
sted for their fatiguing services in November
and December months last year---.-$l00
For wages to Extra Policemen, Frede-
riksted AZ.
, 1868-04-10
NOTICE.

THE Undersigned, in returning
thanks for past f%avors, begs to
state that as she has been sued for
all her liabilities, is now compelled to
call on those, who are indebted to
her, to make payment otherwise
the steps as are adopted against her
will be made towards those who owe
her, and settlement to be made to
Lawyer Jurs.
Christiansted, March 81 1868.
Mary Jane Beale.
, 1868-04-10
$l42,"

His Excellency explained the proposal &C
cording to the remarks.
The I'd member for Christiansted's country
district (Ratclitfe) proposed that the amounts
be granted without further discussion.
The 5th crown-member (Walker) proposed
that the Council in behalf of the community
would express it's thanks to the Policemaster,
the Police Assistant as we'll as the subordlnates
for the zeal evinced in sustaining order during
the time of excitement after the earthquake; to
which proposal the Council acceeded.
The proposal was referred for the I'd dis
c~ussion.
7. The 1st discussion of a proposal for an addi-
tional Money Grant to the Budget Item ID.
7: Military Expenses for lS67-68, as fol-
lows
"In addition to the expenses granted sub
Item D.. Z: Military Expenses, the following
amounts are hereby granted under ''the Special
Expenses not fixed" viz:
/, Compensation to a portion of the garrison in
Christiansted for articles of clothing carried
away by the Flood on the 18th November
2, Douceur to the men of the Detach-
ment at Frederiksted in consequence
of the fatiguing duties they mad to
perform after the 18th of November SO. 90.
, 1868-04-10

c~ellency promised to obtain the Commanders
opinion on the matter before the I'd discussion,
for which he (Faber) thanked, and declared
himself satisfied for the present.
The proposal was referred to the I'd discus
sion.
ITO be continued.
, 1868-04-10
$95. 49,"

The Cd member for Frederiksteds town
(Faber) stated, that in as much as the Council
had just now acknowledged the conduct and
zeal of the Police during the days subsequent
on the earthquake, there was certainly good
reason to render the Military the same acknow-
ledgment, they having acted in conjunction
with the Police, and each party having execu-
ted its arduous service with praiseworthy per-
severance. Respecting the proposed amount of
$3.50, he was of the opinion, that it was too
small compared with that of 500 proposed for
some few policemen, while the former sum is to
be distributed among 40 to as men.
The Governor explained, that the amount in
question was not intended as any actual re-
ward, but rather as a compensation for the
mems outlay for extra maintenance during their
arduous service. The amount was proposed by
agreement with the Commander of the fort,
with which His Excellency thought he was sat
isfed.
The LIST member for Frederiksted's own
(Sarauw) would not enter into the further de-
tails of the matter, but only remark, that it was
a dangerous principle to grant more than pro-
posed by the Government.
The Cd member for Frederiksred's town
(Faber) doubling that the Commander of the
fort was quite satisfied with the grant, His Ex-
, 1868-04-10
THE AVIS"
gtriaiianatr6, ii. gruiz.
FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL 1868.

On Wednesday last, the fftieth ami
versary of the birth of His Most Gracious
Majesty King Christian the Ninth, the
usual ceremonies were observed in honor
of the day. In the afternoon His Excel
lency the Governor held a Dinner Party.
, 1868-04-10
Total S297,52O 68

Balance of deposits S 56,O87 81
5 new deposit accounts, viz.
1 Apprentice. l Shoemaker.
l Butcher. ] Various.
1 Laborer.
8 Withdrawals amounting to $455 OF.
Receivers for Saturday, 18th April 1868.
In CHRISTIANSTED
7. E. Mendes, Esq, Trustee.
P. Knudsen, Esq, Member.
In FREDERIKsTED:
VIM. PEBBLES, Esq, Trustee.
Judge G. Sarauw, Esq, Member.
GEO. BEHAGEN,
President.
St. Croix, 9th April 1868.
, 1868-04-10

a few copies of the "St. Croix Avis"
Nos. Is and 26 for the present year.
Apply at the Office of this Paper.
, 1868-04-10
NOTICE.

@H@HE annual Meeting of
- the Members of the st.
Croix Savings Bank will be
held on Thursday next the 14th
instant at 2 o'clock at the Of
flee ofthe Institution.
st. Croix 9TH April 1868.
L. E. MENDES,
Secretary.
, 1868-04-10
Receivers:
In CHRISTIANSTED
Major Holstein, Trustee.
In FREDERIKSTED

" NAVE H0T'3 IU0V
Amount offormer deposits
7 deposits of 90 cents each.
90 above 30 cts. and under s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
Philosophy of Drinking and Drunken
ness.

All Intoxicating drinks are danger
Gus in the proportion in which they
contain alcohol. The effect of alco-
boil upon the brain is to disturb its
action at the very time it is neces>
sary TO put restraint upon the guam
tity. Some men can and do contin-
ne to drink moderately, tut others
cannot do this. Ifthe temperament
is of certain quality, alcohol has an
effect which renders the craving for
stimulents uncomfortable. And for
this reason the appetite for drink is
unlike any other appetite. 1t differs
in degree even from the appetite for
opium or tobacco. IL is unlike the
appetite for food. A man may have
a strong desire for certain kind Of
food, aud may put himself to incon-
veniences to get the dish he prefers /;
but in its absence he is content to
take another article to relieve his
hunger. But his appetite for alcohol
is not only the craving of the stom>
ach or the palate, in some cases it is
neither, but is the craving of the
nerves for stimulants. The effect of
alcoholic drinks upon the nerves and
the brain is the cause of their all but
universal use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
The Eight Hour Law.

At the last session of Congress a
law passed making eight hours days
work for all workmen aud mechanics
in the employ of the United States
Government. The question has aris~
en- whether, under this law, the La
borer shall be entitled TO the same
wages as if lie worked ten hours
and has been referred by TIE Presi>
dent to Mr.. Attorney General Evarts
for bis option. That Eunctionary,
not without due legal elaboration and
prolixity whereby even plain and
simple matters come to have a recon
dite and profound appearance, has
written and published his opinion
1t is, when summed up, that the law
in question is silent on the subject of
compensation, and that the govern
ment officials may use their discretion
in the matter. He further suggests
that laborer in the employ of the
Government should receive the same
wages, which, for similar services,
they would obtain in private estab-
lishments in the vicinity where they
work. If they can earn as much IN
eight hours as in ten, as some claim,
they should be paid accordingly; but
otherwise, there is nothing in the law
or in reason to require the Govern
ment to pay ten hours wages for
eight hours work. Such are Mr..
Attorney General Eyarts' conclus-
ions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
The Law Of Newspapers.

L. Subscribers who do not give ex
press orders to the contrary are con
sidered as wishing 10 continue their
subscription.
2 If subscribers, wish their paper
discontinued, publishers may contin~
ne to send them until all charges are
paid
> If subscribers neglect o. refuse
TO take their papers from the office
or place 70 which they are sent, they
are held responsible until they settle
their bill and give notice to discon>
ina them
If subscribers move TO other
Places without informing the publish
e. aud the paper is sent TO the form
er direction they are held RESPONSE
Die. Notice should always be given
OF removal.
5. The courts have decided that
refusing % take paper or periodical
from the office, or removing and leav
ing il unca!Iad for, is prtma facia evil
dence OF intentional fraud.
Under the law Of Congress, papers
are net charged postage in the coun'
~ in which they are published.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

language, but such is my hone, opin
Ion, Tor arlstocracy makes war and
poor devils have to fight it out.
One thing here that pleases me, is
that there is not as much distinction
between the classes as there was
twenty years ago; in that line they
have progressed fairly, but in i'm
provements they are fer behind
America. 1t is very hard to intro,
duce anything new among them, and
especially among the farmers, their
answer every time is, that their
fathers and grandtathers did it and
grew old and wealthy, and, therefore,
they can get along in the same old
way. In the cities, they are as far
advanced in mprovements, as in
America, but they lack that enters
prlsing spirit that characteristics the
Yankee. Ii you would insure them
SUCCESS and profit, in advance, they
might undertake something.
Another thing that | observe is,
that the people are not half as honest
as they We're when left, fer German
honesty was proverbial, but now they
beat the Yankee in low cunning
trickery to get fellows money;
they have not got much from me,
unless | got the worth Oft in return,
for | am, as some OF them call me,
the rough uncultivated American.
attended a small country lair,
about Two months ago, AID such fine
stnck never saw in America. Cattle
are 20 per cent. larger here than in
America, and working horses the
same. There were some Of the latest
improvements on exhibition, such as
American plows, churns, sewing ma
chimes, &c. One thing that pleased
me, was that everything on exhibit
ton was ratified off, cattle and all.
L also saw some very practical wash
ing machines and clothes wringers,
but all these things arc gazed upon
with wonder, and that is the last OF it,
People don't take hold Of new thing
here as they do in America, and
therefore, it don't pay for a man to
set down and study out any new
thing.
The greatest wonder of the age,
at present, is a clock on exhibition
here, which keeps exact time, tells
the month, week, day, hour and sec
ond, and is made of nothing but
chewed rye bread. 1t was manutac-
tured by German who was confined
in an underground prison tour and
half years. The hands and figures
are made out Of straw. The man
has been pardoned, and has sold his
clock to q Londonder for $50, 600, but
is allowed to show it for a given
time. His only tool was a pocket
knife. To look at it, you would
think it was made of tho finest wood.
1t is brown, in color, and hard as a
brick. You will doubtless hear Of il
in America. Hoping you will re-
ceive this in good health, | will close
for the present. My respects to all
my friends in the town aud county.
After my eye and hand gets well l
viii write again.
| remain your friend,
Gelnhausep Germany Nov 4 1865 7 BFTl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
Senator Summers Re Election Some of
His Peculiarities- The Four Original
Anti-Slavery Senators.

GATH, " in gossipv Washington
letter to the Chicago Tribune says
Ia January the Massachusetts
Legislature will wisely send Charles
Sumner back to Washington, and in
the next Senate be will be the oldest
consecutive member, being at pres
ent the junior in Senatorial service
only to Mr.. Ben Wade. Mr.. Sumner
has many qualities which offend peo
ple-he is cold, self poised, NOT for
giving, not always consderate-but
when we ascend above the mere
magnetism to the vital essence of
character, Sumner is truly Senator
and worthy of his honora bic and am
cient Commonwealth. His person
is familiar TO you-melancholy,
impassive, large, straight care
fully>ciad, with a head like an
English noblemans lowered round
with frosty curtis, like one of the
English Stuarts. His character is
audacious, and still averse to intimate
fellowship with anyone. No soft
answer can turn away his wrath, nor
overnnmbering opposition discour-
age or terrify him. La the early
days of the Senate he found himself
one of four men sent to make head
against the fierce slavery extern
sionists Seward, Chase, Sumner
and Wade. Very different were
their tactics Seward aimed to be q
nationalist the Empire State was
at his back all his utterances were
significant, combining the politician
and the statesman be distinguished
himself as the nearest approach TO an
English leader of IN opposition that
we had ever had, without individu-
alities ofany kind, pointing toward
revolution with plausible arguments
of patriotism, and shrinking from the
inevitable climax to protest that it
was not Of his solicitation.
Chase was President making even
then. Large, grandiose, agreeable,
courtly, the head Of no party, the
elect OF " corner in the Legisla..
ture of Ohio, he ceased to be an agi.
tator when he reached the Senate,
and his career there is without cpl
sodes.
Wade was esteemed TO be q griz-
ely bear q person Of /" scrub stock, !"
who, by some internal convulsion of
the Indian mounds and Pontiac
graveyards Of Ohio, had been emp
tied To the surface Of politics, Ben
looked around in his bison-like way,
not for ideas, but for instincts. The
first thing, it seemed to him, which
gave shareholders power was their
lighting courage. So he bought q
shot gun, : rifle, q horse pistol, "a
foil, and everything that woulS go
Oft but q brass cannon, and applied
himself to making irst-class du-
elist. There is superstition among
Ben's friends that his skill in using
these things had large moral effect
upon the Senate How long we
should have been reducing the slave
holders 10 submission by successive
single combats is work for a calcula~
Ting machine. But a certain kind OF
mind il taken with this sort Of in
trepid championship, and the story
Of Wade being ready to fight will ell
WAYS get admirers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

sss- The Arkansas Legislature has
at last got q quorum, and the Gov
errors message has been read. 1t
gives an account of the Ku-Klux as
sassnations, murders and other out
RACES committed during the last three
months. Martial law has been pro-
claimed in several counties of the
State, and troops have been sent
there to protect loyal men and pun
ish the Ku~Klux. The Governor in
tends to use the military until peace,
security and obedience TO laws pre-
vail throughout the State. He rec
ommends the funding of the State
debt. The Legislature has passed
a law approving the Governors dec
laration of martial law in eleven
counties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
ss SsT Vol. 20, NO. II.
General Grants Report.

When General Grant becomes
President Grant, we shall look for
short Presidents Messages. He is a
man Of few words. He speaks only
when be has something to say, and
when be writes, comes right to the
point, and stops when he is done.
The Generals annual report to the
Secretary of War, as General of the
Army. just published. model of con-
ciseness and brevity. Here it is:
HsADouARTEEs ARMY UNITED STATES.
WARRINGTON, November "a.
General j. ". Scaefteld Secretary Of Var:
Sir-I have the honor to submit
the reports of Division, District aud
Department commanders tor the past
year. These reports give full
account of the operations and SER
vices of the army for the year, and |
refer to them for details.
| would earnestly renew my re-
commentator of last year, that the
control of the Indians be transferred
to the War Department. | cell
special attention to the recommends
ton of General Sherman on this subs
ject. 1t has my earnest approval
Ii is unnecessary that the argument
in favor of the transfer should be rex
peated. Tho necessity for it becomes
stronger and more evident every
day.
While the Indian war continues |
do not deem any general legislation
for the reduction of the army advis
able. The troops on the Plains are
all needed. Troops IN the Southern
States are still needed, and further
reduction can be made in the way
already used and now in operation,
where it is safe, namely: by allowing
companies 10 diminish by discharges
without being strengthened by re-
cruits, and by stopping the appoints
ments Of Second Lleutenants.
If it should be deemed advisable,
the Veteran Reserve regiment might
be discontinued by the absorption
and retirement of officers and the
discharge Of men without detriment
to The service. Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
o. s. GRANT, General.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

10 A dispatch from London, states
that the fears of bloodshed in Spain,
growing out Of the political contest
now going on, are increasing. Both
parties are carrying on the campaign
in the most determined manner
Young Spain has got its blood up
A Madrid dispatch states that an
immense Republican demonstr. ton
was held in that city, and resolutions,
denouncing the rule that no one un.
der % years of age should vote, were
unanimously adopted, and all allus-
ions to the Republic were enthusiast
tically received.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

sss~ When the railway across the
continent OF America is completed,
there will be constant conveyance by
means OF railways and ,nail packets
for passengers desiring TO travel
round the world Tb- grand tour
will be $4,000 miles in length, and
will cost $1,000, and will be accom-
plished in about eighty days The
American tourist will be able to Wis
it England, Japan, China, CeyIon
and Egypt He will cross the At
lantic, North Pacific ana Indian
Oceans, the Red and NJ editerranean
Seas, the continent of America and
the delta Of Egypt. He will be able
so leave New York, say the begin
ming of May, and to arrive home
again about the middle Of July
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

LIZ The jesaits, who have been
driven from every country of Europe,
Catholic as well as Protestant, are
coming to this country IN large
numbers. The Liberia C,tholica says
that 1929 Jesuits are now employed
in missionary work, and it seems
that of these there are no less $50 in
tho United States--including fathers,
scholastics and brother conductors
Under the laws of this country, they
are hele free and safe in the pursuit
OF their work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

ses- The Norfolk (Va.) Journal, in
noting the sale of coolies at Calves
tcn, to pay their passage, exclaims.
I'VE thus see an attempt has been al
ready made TO Introduce the slave
trade under another name, and we
trust that the internal traffic will be
stopped, whatever name it may as
sumo. We want no more slaves
among MS of an inferior race, whose
shiftless labor--if labor il can be cal
led-has impoverished Virginia, and
whose presence is now the cause OF
all our political troubles" There
isn't much pro-slavery about this.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

Eg There is said to be carried off
from the soil nine pounds of lime in
twenty-five bushels of wheat, nine
pounds in fifty bushels of oats and
fifteen pounds in thirty-eight bushels
of barley. There are thirty five
pounds of lime in two tuns of rye
grass, one hundred and twenty>six
pounds of lime in two tuns of clover,
one hundred and forty pounds in
twenty-five tuns Of turnips and
two hundred and seventy pounds
IN nine tuns of potatoes. Some soils
contain an abundance Of lime tor a
thousand years, while other soils re-
quiro an occasional application OF
lime as fertilizer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

a9- The number of convicts ban,
ished from Russia to Siberia annually
averages about $4,000, including
many women and children. The dis
lance is nearly 1000 miles. and the
journey is generally performed on
foot. One fifth of the exiles die on
the WAY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08

EH General Howard has just issued
an order abolishing the freedmen's blu
reau through the States Of the South.
Excepting the educational depart
mont and the collection and payment
OF money due soldiers and sailors, and
their fees from the government on
account of military services. He has
appointed an assistant commissioner
who will act as superintendent Of
schools, and several other officers for
educational purposes in the following
States; Virginia, North Carolina, Al
ALBANIA, Mississippi. South Carolina,
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkan :
sas, poxas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-12-08
s@g-Grant's official majority

E@ Grants official majority in
California is SOC. Owing to an in
formality in printing the name Hoff-
man, one of the Republican Electors,
it is stated that the Secretary of
State refuses to certify his election,
thus giving the Democrats one EIec~
tor. The matter will be submitted
to the Supreme Court. Somes2, 000,-
600 stakes depend upon the decision,
the Democrats claiming bets drawn
unless the Electoral vote is unani-
nous for Grant and Colfax.