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The New York herald., 1869-03-06

large majority OF his customers being ladies'
who with the failing ns hO peculiar TO their
sex, were pleased generally to enter into con-
versaton with the clerks when shopping" the
happy idea was put into execution OF employing
the handsomest young men that could be obtained.
or course the consequence Of this Napoleonic stroke
OF mercantile policy was an immense increase OF
business. From the hour the store was opened TO
the hour Of closing 1t was nled with bevies OF
young ladies, who, II they even chatted and firted
with the handsome clerks, rarely LETT without making
purchases which amply remunerated the proprietor
for the few moments lost in gossip II must not be
supposed though that such az these Of COM
paratve fnsignincence were the means OF his pros
perity. They were, we might say, simply the humor-
GUS diversions Of great commercial system.
The Commercial Crisis Of 1887.
Mr. Stewart was now becoming wealthy, and he
employed the means obtained to second his COM
mercla abilities In insuring beyond all eventualies
the stability Of his future prosperity During the
great commercial disasters Of 1887 he literally coined
money, when hundreds around him were de-
claring themselves bankrupt. Before the storm
burst upon the country, to the ruin Of
thousands. he perceived it approaching and
prepared to meet it. He invented the now pop
uar method OF 'seling at cost.n and, reducing the
price Of his goods the lowest possible ebb carried
retail trade Of $1,000 per day, while his COM
mercial neighbors were sending their stocks to the
auctioneers to be sold by wholesale for just what
they could bring With the money thus obtained
Mr.. Stewart attended these auctions and purchased
by the quantities the kind OF goods that he had
retaed for forty per cent less than he had sold for
In one single purchase Of silks in this manner he
made profit in few days OF $4,000, the price paid
by him being but s50OO0 When the crisis had passed
and men looked to returning confidence ana reviv-
ing trade for chance retrieve their losses and
begin the struggle OF lie again, Mr.. Stewart moved
among them with almost fortune In his possession.
While those who escaped absolute bankruptcy were
rejoicing In their good luck he was quietly counting
the thousands made the midst Of the most disas-
trous commercial CONFUSION that this country has
ever known.
Continued Increase Of the Business.
From 1887 TO 1s4S Mr.. Stewards business increased
marvellous rapidity and during the latter year
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
THE NEW COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL
REVENUE.
Columbus Dclano, Of Ohio.


Mr.. Delano was yesterday nominated TO and con-
nrmed by the Senate a. Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue. The new holder Of this important position
was born In Shoreham VT, in 1909, but removed to
Ohio when quite young. He received an excellent
education, studied law and after his admission to
the bar won an extensive reputation az . criminal
prosecutor and an advocate. In 1874 he was
first elected to Congress- serving one term
and falling OF reelection. He how
ever, retained his prominent position in his
political organization. and In 1s47 failed by only
two votes to receive the nomination for Governor In
1861 Mr.. Delano was appointed Commissary General
OF Ohio, nllIng the ONCE with great success and ex
hbiting marked power OF administration. In 1881
he failed to receive the republican nomination for
United States Senator and during the following
year was elected member OF the lower house OF the
Ohio Legislature. He was reelected to Congress in
1884, and In 1859 was defeated by General @. W.
Morgan BY al majority. THIS election he contested
successfully and held o seat In the Fortieth Con-
gress Mr.. Delano was not . candidate for ofnce st
the election last year. He is man OF wealth and
prominent member Of the Protestant Episcopal
church. In politics he Is intensely radical.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
A Maryland Paper on John A. J. Cresswells
the New Postmaster General.

IWashlngtOn March II c0rrespOndence Of the Leon
ardtown (Md.) Beaconl
That honest loyal and patriotic fellow citizen Of
time, expecting Q morsel IN the way OF . Cabinet
once would be thrown 70 him BY way OF payment
OF his own state. We think Cres bias had his share:
he should bs satisfied, and mot be eternally
moaning for something. he has been paid far above
only as traitor up TO the highest bidder and m.
worthy OF the smallest trust Crcsswel the fuIlr
blooded secessionist OF '6l bas lived lon9 enough
thank God, TO have received the contempt Of eySrv
honorable man In the state Of Maryland and In -
gets the cold shoulder rom the radical party who
bought him ana his principles. Cressweil verines
the saying that In these days. every man haa hia
price" Cresswen, being an inferior article, soId
low.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN NJ. SCHOTIELD, OF
ILLINOIS.

General Schofeld, never having resigned his ofhce
as Secretary OF War, has been retained in office and
has not been appointed, as is supposed by some per-
sons. He will, therefore. hold his position until
successor Is appointed, as Secretary Of War pro
tenpOre.
A Brief Sketch or His Career.
Major General John McAllister Schoneld was born
in Chatauqua county, New York, on the 10th Of Sep
tember, 1881. While o boy Of twelve years his
parents removed to Illinois, from which State he
was sent to West Point as a cadet He graduated
there in 1851 and after serving in the
army for some years returned to West Point,
where he held the position OF Instructor
until $780, when he obtained leave OF absence for the
purpkse OF accepting profcssorship in the Washing
ton University at st. Louis. Upon the outbreak OF
the rebellion he was ordered to the field, and his
military Is too fresh in the minds OF read
to need narration. After the Reconstruction bill
became . law he was assigned to duty as Com
mander OF the First Military district, with headquar
ters at Richmond. Although he carried out the law
to the very letter. his strict impartality and
partisan course made his administration acceptable
to the people. Upon the removal Of Mr.. Stanton and
the failure OF the impeachment trial General Schoeld
was confirmed as Secretary OF War and granted
leave OF absence for one year. Yesterday his ap
pointment to the rank Of Major General in the regu
lar army was confirmed by the Senate.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
GRANT AND THE CABINET.

In conversation at army headquar-
tors on Tuesday morning with Senator
Thaycr, General Grant re marked: II
want 10 say to you that 1 shall send in
to tho Senate the name Of Major Gen.
eral Scholield, as Secretary Of War,
but it is likely that he will decline and
return to his position in tho army. I
shall then nominate civilian for that
office, aud | want the Senate to know
this" Turning to Representatives Nor
rill Of Pennsylvania, Roots Of Arkansas
and Dickcy, who were at short dis
lance from him, no said he had no Oh
lection to their hearing what he had
to say on the question Of the Cabinet
tie remarked: IL am opposed to appoint
ing officers Of the army and navy to
civil Offices, and shall therefore have 9
civilian at the head Of each Depart.
ment." This statement comes from
Members of Congress who were present
and they express their satisfaction al
the sentiments Of the General, and be
lieye, from the conversation, that hi
will have straight out Republi
can Cabinet.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
COL. HEvvITT's MINNESOTA.

The issue for 1869 of this valuable
little pamphlet, "Minnesota-its ad-
vaptages to Settlers" is admirable
throughout. It embodics in compact
form and sets forth in clear, practical
manner, vast amount of information
concerning the State. It tells Of it
just those things that people in other
States want to know. It gives its
geographical and physical characterize
tics; its numbering interests aud min
eral resources; advantages for sock
and grain growing manufacturing ia
cilitics; schools, railroads and river
trade; climate, soil and productions ;
he'lth, scenery, and information in
general. A most excellent feature Of
the hook is that it will be sent free, even
of postage, to any person who may
write for it. If you have friends in
the East whor you desire to furnish with
information about this State, send lis,
Of their names, be they Eve or fifty, to
Col Girart Hewitt, st. Paul, and the
pamphlets will b mailed by him free
Of charge.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,

OFEicE CHIEF QUARTERMAsrER
ST.. PAUL, MINI, Febru .ry It, 1869.
PROPOSALS IN THE USUAL FORM,
i with the customary conditions, are in
vlted to be received at this office and at
the Quartermaster's Office at the Head
quarters OF the District Of Montana, until
March 80, 1869, at II NJ, to supply Fort
Shaw the coming season with 400 Tons of
Hay and 1000 Cords of Wood.
In like manner to supply Camp Cooke
with 200 Tons Of Hay and 1900 Cords of
Wood.
Also to supply in like manner, Fort Ell
lis with l25 Tons of Hay and 1000 Cords
of Wood.
Similar proposals will be received at the
District Quartermaster's Office, Fort Stew
enson, D. T., and at this Office, same da.e
and conditions as above, to supply Fort
Bufort with 400 Tons of Hay and 5000
Cords of Wood; to supply Fort Stevenson
with 300 Tons of Hay, 1920 Cords Of
Wood, and SOC, 900 Feet OF Lumber in Logs.
to square eight inches at the smallest end
and to be from eighteen to thirty feet long.
At the same time and in the same man
ner, proposals will be received at this Of
fee and at the District Quartermaster's Of.
fee, Fort Sully, D. T., to supply at Fort
Rice 400 Tons Of Hay and 1000 Cords Of
Wood; to supply Fort Sully 800 or less
Tons of Hay and 1000 Cords of Wood; to
supply at Fort Randall 125 or less Tons of
Hay and 500 Cords of Wood.
1t is to be understood that these amounts
may be diminished if the hay or wood be
not all required; that the hay is to be cut
when green and properly cured-to be free
from weeds aud sedges or swamp grass :;
all cut and cured by September 18th, de-
liverable by weight.
The wood to be sound merchantable
wood, to be delivered by January Is, 1870,
unless otherwise authorized.
The hay and wood all to DO delivered at
| the Posts.
s. B. HOLABIRD,
| Deputy Quartermaster General o. s. Army,
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
CHICAGO.
Brought to GrleE-Amusemc nts-Moek
Neutrality-suspicious.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10Th, 1869.
EDITOR JoURNAL-This morning
as sit down to make up a budget of
Chicago news, I feel that I would have
a greater claim upon your readers at
tention. The daily routine of Chicago
life is not materially different from that
of other cities, but there is continu-
GUS effort to crowd more events into
every twcnty.four hours than in almost
any ether city.
The professional gentlemen are fur
nishiug sensations for the public. Just
at present Unlversalist minister bas
been before committee for improper
conduct and an utterance of what was
not strictly true. The examination
lasted for two days and resulted III the
conviction of the accused and his sus-
pension from ministerial duties.
One Of tho most horrible cases of
villainy that ever happened has been
before the public for the past two days.
A doctor who has been practicing here
tor several years is accused of murder
ing several children and burning the
bodies. The person making the accu-
sations was formerly his wife, but has
been divorced. The details are per-
tectly sickening and horrible. The
former wife declares that she makes the
disclosure because the doctor attempt
ed to make her party to the Infamous
practice. It is impossible to tell how
long this man las been pursuing such
a course, but there are several cases
that can be proved. The doctor is
held under charge of murder, to be
tried by higher court.
Viewing the public entertainments
Of the city from the stand point Of one
who keeps pretty we'll posted, I consider
none better than that offered by Messrs.
McVicker & Myers. For several
months these gentlemen have presented
the best talent that could be obtained.
The three Worrell Sisters are now play
ing an engagement which will be con-
cludcd in another week Mrs. D. p.
Bowers follows with line Of charac-
ters suited to her as tragcdienne.
There is peculiar interest in this place
Of amusement, as only the best i: being
offered to the public.
A very Objectionable performance
was announced to come off on one of
tho Kinks. "A real genuine marriage
was advertised and the intention was
to have it take place. The better judy
ment of the parties most interested.
suggested some other as the proper
place to perform so important ceremc-
ny. A mock performance of the cerc-
mony was gone through with, over a
masked couple, but the persons present
took proper view Of the case and
Kissed them of the ice
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Grant, the murderer of Pollard,
has been committed to await trial.
Tho French Emperor is again sup
pressing asscmblages Of the people.
Senator Salisbury fell from car.
riago in Washington on Monday, and
broke his leg.
st. Thomas dates, to the 18th inst,
state that people there still hoped for an
nexation to the United States.
The Governor of Missouri has sign
ed the bill prohibiting prizo-fghting,
under penalty of 81 900, and Que year
in the pcnitcntiary.
Wealthy Cubans are arriving in
New York daily. They report shat it is
impossible for them to remain in Cuba
with any safety.
1t is generally conceded that Sher-
man will be appointed General of the ar
my to succeed Grant, and Sheridan
Lieutenant General.
Alta caucus Of Republican Senators
on Tuesday it was decided not to con-
slider the Tenure-of-O Office repeal until
after the 18th OF nerca.
Tho Illinois House of Assembly
Saturday, by vote of 81 to 81 repealed
the act relative to capital punishment,
and restore the death penalty.
ten. Dix, American Minister at
Paris, has publicly denied making a
speech of sympathy with the Greeks.
He says his policy has been that Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
- John D. Defrecs, of Indiana, is
going to be Postmaster General, at Col
tax's request, the appointment Of one
Cabinet officer having been courtcously
committed to MIR. G..
1t is stated that parties in New
York who raised hundred thousand
dollars to present General Sherman
with a house have bought General
Grants house in Washington for six
ty thousand dollars.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
expression Of tho people Of Northern
Minnesota, careful consideration
The policy it advocates is the just one,
and those from whom it comes have a
special right to be heard.
The following dispatch from Repro.
sentative Window has been received :

The following dispatch from Repre-.
sentative Window has been received :
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
The joint resolution authorizing tho North
ern Pacific Railroad to iesue mortgage
bonds, has passed both Houses Of Congress.
The company propose to commence work
tho coming spring. VIZ. WINDOW.
This action Of Congress, meager in
results and niggardly in policy as it is,
will enable the officers Of tho road to
obtain money with which to commence
its construction at an early day-Mr.
Window says in the spring. They will
undoubtedly begin at Lake Superior,
working westward, and will strike the
Mississippi before long. AS the Com
pany will now have to take very largely
into consideration the local traffic which
can be obtained for their line, and Sc
cure such aid by the way as they may,
will DO quite ready to consider the
matter Of bonuses. The survey via St.
Cloud and the Sank river to Fort Aber-
crombic, passes through one Of the
richest agricultural sections Of the State,
aud one that is unparalleled in tho rapid
ity Of its settlement. The topography
Of the country is highly favorable for
tho construction Of a railroad, there
being but few impediments of any
moment to be met. The counties on
both sides Of the river, to be benefited
by such road, are ready to give liber-
al donations of bonds to aid in its co.,
struction, and St. Cloud besides is
willing to vote ono hundred thousand
dellars. Now is the time for our B oard
Of Trade to make tangible propositions
to the officers OF the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company. Let it take prompt
action.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
FROM ST. LOUIS.
schools-A Prcoocious Youlh-Rail-
rOutls, sc.

ST. Louis, Feb. Is, 1859.
EDITOR JouRNAL.-Ar recent report
Of the Superintendent of our City
Public Schools shows an average total
enrolment Of 10000 pupils, with a37
teachers, and 40 schools. Average at
tendance 14,500, of whom $50 are
colored; 4,400 receive German in
struction, 5000 of whom arc Of Ger
man parcntage and 500 of American.
There are % teachers in the German
department. The Teutonio clement is
we'll provided for, and the increase of
German instruction over last year is
about 1000, or nearly ono hundred per
cent. The total average increase in
enrolment compared with the previous
year is some 5000. The average length
Of time the schools give instruction is
some ten months in each year, at cost
Of $4,000 per month, and as the daily
average attendance of pupils is only
some $4,000, it will be seen that tho
actual cost Of instruction is about $50
for each pupil. Better spend the
money M"sly than in carrying on the
criminal business, keeping jails and
SIGH.
A new Catholic newspaper has just
made its appearance here, called "2Ae
Western Watchmam," and this reminds
me Of an incident which transpired be-
fore the war, when Baptist weekly of
the same name was in existence. Just
before the paper went to press on the last
side, mere boy, son Of the proprietor,
who knew something Of type set
ting, changed the heading over the
columns so as to read, "Watch The
Western man." Nearly tho entire edi-
ton was in the mail before this cute
witticism on the part Of boy was dis
covered. Reports are not altogether
unanimous as to what punishment was
melted out to the youth, but I venture
to predict he has made no fool of
man.
The Chicago papers are trying to get
off a joke on St. Louis because the st
Louis Board of Trade has collapsed a
tlue as though that windy body bore
any resemblance to our "Merchants,
Union Exchange" a aourishing insti-
tuition, having membership of some
Eve hundred of the active produce and
grain men Of the city.
There is an interneoine war going on
in the Directory Of the Pacific r. R.
It is mostly war of words, but minis
ters greatly to the qualification of the
newspaper men, who get their regular
advertising rates for daily and lengthy
articles. It seems that some or most
of tho Directors own White Line
Freight and Yellow Line Sleeping
Company which has especial advantages
as to low freight, tariffs, &C., and the
complaint is that the White Line pays
dividend of two per cent. month,
while the stock Of the Company has
never paid cent and is fifty to seventy
five per cent. below par value.
The Illinois Central R. R. Co. has
recently bought or obtained perpetual
lease of the Mobile and Ohio r. R.,
and will extend their road to Columbus,
KY, twenty miles over an impenctra-
bic marsh $50 considered heretofore, }
and thence they will have an almost
air line to the Gulf, making this road
(the I. G. R. r. the longest on this
continent, except the Omaha Pacific,
and a much more valuable one. *
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
A PLEA FUR UNION,

EDITOR JoUnNAL.-As an interest
cd witness of the harmony and good
feeling that prevailed in the Christian
Convention lately held in this place, I
washed to ask, What would be the result
were this apparent union a reality {?
Wore the UNCONVENTIONAL barriers which
now divide aud hamper the efforts Of
those earnest men and women thrown
down; could they but meet on one
common ground, ono broad basis, ignore
party feeling and theological opinions,
and require only Of each other a strict
ly moral life and sincere desire to follow
the example Of Christ; could thoy
have for spiritual guides wise and good
men, who would teach by precept and
example, earnestness aud devotion in
all good works and holy living, and in
sist upon unssl6sh and noble actions
from love Of right instead Of fear of
punishment or hope of reward !. would
not such preaching and living rapidly
diminish the power Of evil and help
to establish Christ's kingdom, for which
all Christians pray?
I am aware this is no new thought.
The plan has often been tried and has
hitherto comparatively failed, because
men have cared more for their own
creeds and opinions than tor the well
fare of others. What is wanted is not
separate or Independent organization.
We have already enough of these
but union of Methodist, Baptist,
Congregational, Episcopal aud Presby-
terian, all who call themselves Chris
tians, and that they may be distinguish
ed by that name alone.
1t has often been said by members
of these various bodies that what sepa-
rates them Is but small matter. Let
each one who believes this prove that
it is SO, by leaving the small matter of
theory aud attending to the great one
Of practice; instead Of insisting upon
the acceptance Of creed let them re-
quire pure life and noble purpose ;
instead Of conservative restrictions, let
them teach universal love aud fellow
ship. Then We should truly have a
church,
LOFTY a. the love Of God
And ample - the wants Of man."
This, I am convinced is no Utopian
dream, but \ grand possibility. My
confidence in the rectitude Of human
nature leads mo to hope that the day
is not far distant when all earnest per-
sons can labor together for the physical,
moral and spiritual elevation Of man.
kind. PRoGREss.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25
A NEW HOTEL.

The City Council, at the request Of
the Board Of Trade, has taken the in
itiatory steps toward offering liberal
bonus in city bonds to any person or
persons who will build first-class brick
hotel. The amount Of bonds is fixed
at twenty thousand dollars or less, aud
the hotel is to cost not less than
seventy-dve thousand dollars. We
believe the line of action taken By tho
Council to be right, and heartily ap-
prove Of it, yet fear that the figures
arc too large. In the first place, it will
be somewhat difficult t. End parties
willing to invest that amount Of capital,
With twenty thousand dollars more for
furniture, &c., in a hotel. And
in the second place, it may require a
considerable effort to obtain q majority
Of the people to authorize the issue Of
twenty thousand dollars in bonds. Had
the bonus been Fixed at ten thousand
or even fifteen thousand dollars, and
the cost Of the building at fifty thou
sand dollars, We should have felt more
confident of success in both cases.
Still if it can be asccrtained for Ger
tainty that there are capitalists Wit
would take hold of the work-and il
would pay well-thcre is but little
doubt that the people, realizing As fully
as they do tho urgent need of 4 first
class hotel, would sanction the aid
By all means let US have hotel such Al
the necessities Of tic place require
even if We have to give twenty thou
sand dollars to secure it. 1t would pay
both the owners and the city.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25

The various temperance organizations
arc becoming power in tie city.
There are now largo number OF we'll
organized and healthy temples in good
working order. The true idea of such
bodies is acted upon and tho power is
vested in common head. No oreaui-
cation can accomplish a very great
amount Of work unless thcre is center
Of power. PARK.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-25

The House has passed bill to re-
move tho State Capital to Kandiyohi
county. The Senate will doubtless DO
the same. The moving will probably
not be done before summer