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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

Nothing in this world can be moro disoour-
aging than the detection of clergyman in the
very act of purloining the silver spoons of n
parishioner. This is what has just happened
in Miller County. California One of the flock
was dying, and the shepherd was sent for to
administer spiritual consolation. Leaning against
bureau, and all the time praying with great
fervor, he distracted from the drawer two
"heavy Old-fashioned silver spoons" which he
managed to "impetticoat" without being OBJ
served. Whether he was caught offering the
implements to his "uncle," or eating porridge
with one of them, tho record does not state;
but found out he was, and fallen he probably
is from his high estate in Miller County. There
il something uncommonly droll in the idea of
locking up the spoons when you are expecting
visit from the parish clergyman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

longing to the county. Upon being interro-
gated sternly as to the cause of this most liz
famous robbery, he unblushingly avoweG (for
lie could MT blusl) that he wanted the timber
good HeavenD to make hog-pen Our hand
trembles with horror as we record this most
felonious indignity to time-honored institu-
ton. hog-pen, quoth he And st. Joe was
to be left TO moral desolation and all the hor-
rors Of multiplied murder, because this colored
individual wanted hog pen! Why, we are
astonished that the thing was not Immediately
regretted for the special benefit of such an ir-
reverent purloiner. The omission showed great
self-command Oh the part of the inhabitants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

Certain Italians in Chicago have determined
to celebrate this year the discovery of America
by Columbus. The anniversary Of the dis
covery of San Salvador falls on the 12th of
October 60. s., and this we suppose, is the
day which will be selected. Thus far the
enterprising navigator, although he has stood
godfather to great number of towns, coun-
ties, ships, and even babies. has never ex-
perienced the degradation Of an elaborate
monument. His name lin the feminine) has
been given to the Republic, but we have
refrained from setting this sailor (in stone)
upon horseback. Why there should never have
been Columbus Monument Association organ
lied in Washington with power and perfect
willingness to receive contributions from every
body we do not quite comprehend. We men
ton the fact with some hesitation for half a
dozen "short" and seedy gentlemen may at
once take the hint and petition Congress for
100000 acres of the Public Lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

Another unsatisfactory verdict of acquittal
on the ground of insanity has just been rem
dered at Portland, Me. A Mrs. Parker suS-
pected her husband of criminal intimacy with
one Mrs. Baker, and finding them together in
q public place she shot the offending woman,
who recovered, however, and subsequently left
the city, as did also the husband. Mrs. Parker
being indicted for manslaughter, the defense
was Temporary insanity" One witness swore
to having seen her Gin an excited frame of
mind !" another depOsed that she appeared
to be labOring under monomania )" Dr.
Harlow, Superintendent of the State Lunatic
Asylum, also thought her "a monomania."
Upon the strength of this evidence for the
defense, which really amounts to nothing, the
respondent was acquitted; and it is fair to
presume that the next woman in Maine who
finds her husband faithless will experience
q similar "monomania." The woman should
have been found Guilty" 1t was for the
Court to consider the extenuating 'circum-
stances in the sentence, or for the Executive
to decide upon the prOpriety of pardon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

When young Ben. Franklin advised his father
to say grace over the whole barrel of pork, in
stead of asking q blessing over each slice, he
doubtless had in view the present New ork
Common Council. Were the philosopher now
among us his good sense would recommend
that instead of serving up twenty streets each
week for costly repairs, they should say grace
over the whole city and have done with it, and
put us out of our misery by clear skinning
alive Yesterday the mill ground out sections
of Hubert, Lspenard, Laight, Willett, Broome,
Attorney, Thirty sixth, and Forty-fourth-sts.
for new work not satisfied then, they ordered
that Lafayette-place should be Immediately ex-
tended to Bleecker-st.; and to wind up. Maiden
lane is to be paved with wood. This is doubt
less because of the light travel in the last
named locality, while, of course, the extraor-
binary rush of heavy trucks and Omnibuses
through Attorney-st. makes necessary there
he use of heavy Belgian blocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
SETTLING TIE QUESTION.


1t may possibly be remembered that there has
been an earnest difference among our states
men as to the proper Financial or Tariff policy
Of our Govenment-such greenhOrns rs Alex
ander Hamilton, James Madison, Alexander j..
Dallas Henry Clay, Walter Forward, and (uti-
mately) Daniel Webster, having advocated Pro-
lection to Home Industry. 1t will crafty many
who hate the trouble of inquiring or thinking
that the subject has been delnitively settled by
The World, as follows:
knaves still endeavoIng to revive the discarded
and exploded theory OF Protection No doubt there
honest people in the United States who foolish
enough TO wish for the continuance Of our present
Protective system but ne men ia public tic who stand
up 10 plead IT, Mdt cause belong 10 The other category 1t
Is next to impossible that man who has Intelligence
enough TO get himself elected TO Congress- or To write
newspaper leader should not know that FIRE Trade is
the one great thing that this country needs and that
Protection IL the thing that Ia continually dragging MS
back into the slough OF despond. Perhaps II Mr..
Bright would write n few letters 10 THE NEw'YoRK
TRIBUNE, showing that the Protectonst doctrines OF
that newspaper are those which be held only by
knaves or fools, he could do some good"
Certainly! Views so candidly held, so
courteously expressed, always command atten-
ton and can hardly fail to win assent.
But what can be the use of "a few letters"
thus philosOphically to demonstrate great
economic TRUTH Why should MT one very
short one perfectly answer the purpose3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

Certain insurance companies in this city
having expended large sums upon new build
ings which they are constructing alike for the
accommodation of their business and the profit
able investment of their surplus funds, two of the
solid Connecticut institutions in Hartford are
about to follow their example. Their projected
buildings are, in the language of local re-
porter, "to take rank among the grand
"est in New England" We suppose the
Coliseum is excepted. The New-York institu-
tons expect, with good reason, to clear fair
interest upon the capital thus invested by the
rental of those portions of their buildings
which they do not use; but it is possible that
q similar income may not be obtained from
such costly structures in city of the size of
Hartford. These life insurance companies are
professedly mutual Might they not properly
consult their policy holders, before imparing
future dividends in imposing but unremunera-
tive cdiices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

While Spain is in instruction it is to be
hoped that the Cubans have the virtue to
avail themselves of such counter crisis. If
they have. they will not cheaply init tie the
parent country and take to revolt among them
selves--thus supplying the world with the
terrible example of retribution visited alike
upon the mother land and her progeny. Let
Spain be saved, and let Cuba be saved, and
both 10y the same principle-Liberty Mean
while we are bound to accept the indignant
assurance of the Cubans here that they are
not, as alleged, assassinating our filibusters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
LECTURE BY ExsIsTER THERESA.

Last evening, Miss OGorman, formerly Sis
ter Theresa delivered lecture at Coopers Hall. Jersey
City, "Man's peridy to woman" After depicting
the manner in which man enoompassed woman's down
fall and then threw her the cold charity OF the world,
she recommended tho advocates Of Womens rights, to
devote their energies toward assisting their erring els
tiers. Toward tho close OF the lecture, Miss 0'Gorman
referred TO her e rejecting severely upon ths
priests. This cxasperated number OF persons among
the audience several of the female portion OF whom
threatened TO lynch the speaker one IN particular threat
eEed to mash her face with her umbreila' and had
be removed from the room. Miss o Gorman promised
make her experience OF Convent life the subject of fu
ture lecture the proceeds 10 be devoted 10 the retaining
VI fallen women,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

a prince almost at hand like Ferdinand moro
acceptable than one remote, and IN Italian at
that. The Republicans will oppose the passage
of q law suspendng individual guarantees on
account of the instruction, and will withdraw
from the Cortes if it prevails. War is almost
declared between the Republican leaders and
the Monarchists, and the belief of the Orator
CASTELAR, that Spain will soon be Republic is
forcibly recalled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

The story runs that Lord Byron is to be
made the hero of an opera by the Countess
Rattazzi. What Nemesis it would be if his
Lordship were forced to revisit the world and
to sit out the performance of this melodious
work. He might see himself played by wo-
man, or by bowlegged tenor, with a bare
throat. an amplitude of shirt-collar, and we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

The place at the head of our State ticket
made vacant by the withdrawal of Mr.. Curtis
must soon be filled. We have not yet heard
that the refusal of Gen. Sigel is peremptory
and we trust that the Committee will not
select another candidate until they have ascer-
tanned whether it need be. In any event we
hope to find the Committee endeavoring to
secure on the ticket proper representative of
the great German element of the party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

The Cortes has resumed session with va
.ont throne and an instruction on its hands
either ex-King Ferdinand of Portugal or the
I,uke of Genoa must wear the crown and wear
a. aeon. or not at all Our latest kilograms
orlv mention the former candidate, heretofore
supposed to have been abandoned; and we
spfer that the desperation of affairs have made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
MUSIC.

The members of. the French Opera Company
which has been SO suddenly disbanded purpose giving al
the Academy of Music evening entertainment next
Friday and matinee on Saturday. for the purpose Of
raising funds to enable minor artists and chorus
singers to return to Europe The Directors have genor
ousy gwen them the Of the house Mr.. Maretzek has
volunteered to act director; and We trust the public
will be liberal in their response to what may he called
strong appeal to our charitable feelings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
PERSONAL.

Gov. Haight of California and Gov Holden
Of North Carolina are in this city.
Mr.. Bergh, President Of the American Soci-
ETY. for tho Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals has &C
ceped invitation TO address the citizens OF Fishk on
the 18th ns the occasion of the formation OF Society
fhnrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
Gov. Hoffman is at the Clarendon Hotel.

Gov. Hoffman is at the Clarendon Hotel.
Senator Osborn of Florida, and the Rev. A:
C. Osborn, ID. d. arrived here in the steamship City Of
Brooklyn from Europe yesterday, and are at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
Count Esterhazy of the Austrian Legation is
at the Clarendon Hotel The Hon. III. A. Nelson. Secre
tary Of State, Albany Ben Field, Albion, N Y. and
Robert H. Berde, Goshen. at the FifthAvenue HO-
tel Gen Edrdge of Chicago, the Hon. James NJ ScOye
Jersey, and Capt Brooks Of the steamship City OF
Brooklyn, at the 81. Nicholas Hotel Prof. William
Watson Of Boston. and Paymaster Nelson, " s. Navy.
are at the Westminster Hotel. Commander kilton, u D.
Navy; Judge Curtis and Henry q. Jarrett Baltimore.
are the Metropolitan Hotel Mrs. Gen. Griffin Wash
ington. and Mrs. Gen. Buell. Kentucky are at tie New
York Hotel Col Rowland OF Wisconsin Is at the Genham
Hotel. The Rev. Dr. Stearns Of Amherst Mass. Is at tho
Breyoort House. The Rev. F. q. Webb and the Rev. e
Porter, Boston, are at the Astor House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

A fierce colored iconoclast at st. Joe,.M Mis-
souri,, not having before him the injunctions
of the Old Dispensation, was recently detected
in the sacrilcge Of carrying off the gallows be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05

Religious nicely sometimes reines itself into
the ridiculous. Several Methodist preachers in
England, having to travel considerable dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
TERMS or THE TRIBUNE.

Advertisements for this weeks issue of The
wKYxIf TniBuNx must handed To-Day Price 80 line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-05
8usintss 3otItts.

Physician. Regular Graduate. a scholar,
anil gentleman $3.50 Tongh the agency Of certain ooiha
paec acquire worthy Independence ana Eere Win a
call from II 10 O'clock at l67 west
Ttirty f,arihst luqure fer THE PKoFEsSoR
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-31

VIRGINIA CRY INCIDENT" Guess tte gov
ernor's considerable skeert."
"You bet, he's mad"
My sitting down to breakfast at the saFe table
seemed to end the talk; but had not ,sen out
west for nothing, so explaining that | yeas only
four hours in Virginia City inquired What had
occurred to fill the governor Of Nevada with vexa
ton and alarm.
"D'you tell now only four hours In this great
city. Wall, guess it's bully business. You see,
some time back the governor pardoned road
agent, after the citizens had voted him Q rope !
Yes, sir. But that amt all. Yesterday, clss me
If he didn't refuse to pardon one Of the boys who
had jess shot another in play like. tsgess he
thinks hisself some punkins."
duly expressed my horror, and my Informant
went on:
"wall, guess the citizens paid him eI purity
slick. They jess sent HIM short, thick bit OF
rope, with label, For bis ExcelIencyv You
bet eff be amt msd-you bet. Pass up t,:ose mo-
lasses, mister" -
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-31

NEW YORK Aforementioned meetings have
been held in New York recently, and vigilance
lions thieves and ruffians. with their hautss. have
been taken down and the next outrage VIII De
the signal for the execution of q number 81 noto-
rious villains who have long been wftched. The
movement has been undertaken BY determined
citizens, who know each other, and are convinced
that nothing but the course they propose VIII pre-
vent the reeurrence of such crimes % the Rogers
murder. They seem terribly in earnest.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-31
Ghl 8etu 0rlea1ls Grtstent.
SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 81, 1869.
Tho Olae.. Chr,.t,.n Hymn.


lin Pocd. Lib. III Of Clement of Alexandria is
given IN creek the most ancient hymn OF the
primitive church. II is there (l50 years after the
Apostles) asserted TO be of much earlier origin.
It may have been sung by the beloved disciple"
before he assembled TO his reward. The following
version Will give some imperfect idea of its sprit:l
Shepherd Of tender youth,
ending in love and truth,
Through devious WAYS;
Christ our triumphant King
We come Thy name to sing,
And here our children bring,
To shout Thy praise.
Thou art our holy Lord,
The allsubduiDg Word,
Healer of strife
Thou didst myself abase,
That from sins deep disgrace
Thou highest save our race,
AID give rs life.
Thou art wisdom's High Priest!
Thou hast prepared the feast
OF holy love
And In our mortal pain
None calls on Thee in vain;
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.
Ever be Thou our Guide,
Our Shepherd and our pride,
Our staffand song
Jesus Thou Christ of Godl
By the perennial word,
Lead us where Thou hast trod,
Make our faith strong.
So now, and till we die,
Sound we thy praises on high,
And joyful sing
Infants and the glad throng,
Who to Thy Church belong,
Unite and swell the song
To Christ our King.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-31

NEW ORLEANS, January 20, 1879
At meeting Of the Bosro held the lith
instant was resolved to declare scrip dividend Of FORTY
PER CENT on the net earned participating premiums for
the year ending December 81 1865 which certihca
viii be issued and after the nrst March and have further
resolved to Six Per Cent interest the outstanding
tscses of Scrip and the second Of March,
1879. J. TUYEs President
J. W. HINGES, Secretary.
DIRECTORS
Geo. UrquhAr. T.B. Blanchard, Chs. LATTE.
A Rochereau, VIM Steven. NJ Payne.
G. W. Babcock. j. A. White, e. Mltenberger,
Aug. Reichard, W. T. Williams, ]. Tuyes
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-31

An EATING HOUSE INCIDEET.-An individual
entered of our eating houses at the South End,
few days ago, and after infinitely and thoroughly
going over the entire list Of the dishes of the bill
OF fare, quietly called for beefsteak-fat, cut
thick and rare done, with vegetables, cranberry
sauce, and a cup of coffee" He had sharp,
hungry look, like one whose breakfast had either
been entirely neglected or else 1t was of the most
Indifferent sort; and therefore it was that the
heart of the eating house keeper rejoiced in the
thought that 81 here is q customer that IS GUS
tomer-one who looks well to his stomach; and,
If its cheated out OF its regular meal, why, egad
he sees TO it that everything is made square at the
next"
"a plate of plum puddingl" by and by calls
the Individual the steak and vegetables having
disappeared, "snd with plenty of sauce, Mr..
Whatsyourname!
we have all kinds, and Of the very best" replies
the eating house keeper, with one of his lowest
bows and blandest smiles. "And mince pie, then,
with slice Of cheese" was the order that fol-
lowed.
And the meal over at last, the individual slowly
walks up to the counter, whereupon In lieu of any
of Uncle Sans promises to pay, he deposits q
very much soiled and very crumpled piece Of
paper. on which was written the words:
Please let the bearer have one meal at your
place, and charge the same TO the - Benevo-
lent Association. Agent"
The paper was genuine, and meals had frequent
" been furnished applicants from the society
named, but II was expressly understood that tne
orders - should be presented before the dishes
were brought to the table, and in no case was the
charge to exceed thirty cents for single "ieeo."
The landlord is at loss 20 know how to manage
in the future, for the patronage OF 1" The
- Benevolent Association " is Of some worth
TO this establishment. Atthe last accountable had
come to The conclusion that there was but one OF
two things to do, towit he must at once and for.
ever give up the custom Of his friend, the agent
or hereafter every stranger that enters the place
must be boldly met with the inquiry Do you,
or DO you not. get your meals on an order from
The - Benevolent AssocisuonP' Boston
Traveller. eer Err tr'r -H
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
NEW SERIES--V0L. 0, NO. 80

over 2C0. This is one Of the leading
facts 20 which ] have desired to call
the attention Of Senators These ex.
pcnses are greater for tho past three
years than they were during three
years of the war, and they increase
from year to year continually. They
are greater in 1868 than they were in
1867, greater in 1867 than they were
in 1866, and greater in 1866 than they
were in 1865. This is a startling truth,
and TO its reform il is our imperative
duty TO address ourselves, not as par
tisans, bat as the guardians Of the
interests of the State. Can there be
any reason for il, save the truth Of the
assertion that men who once obtain
power will not reinquish il? Demo
Gratis as well as Republicans seek for
power, and will maintain it when
possessed of it. ] recognize the diff
iiculty that surrounds the dominant
party in elfecting this retrenchment,
but the responsibility is upon them
and TO this they must devote them
selves, and in every Legitimate effort
in that direction they shall have my
aid and my vote This is an enor-
nous excrescence and it should be re
moved. There is no reason why the
expenses Of 1868 should be s445,65
moro than in 1858. II is an increase
Of more than 10 per cent.
Our Legislative expenses have more
than doubled since 1860. The expcn-
ses of the Senate exclusive of the pay
of Senators and Committees in the
last year were $50, 500, whilst in 1860
they were s25,9S3, showing an in
crease Of more than 1873 per cent OF
s34,5l7.
The expenses Of the house exclusive
of the pay of members and committees
last : ear were sl26, ,004, whilst in 1860
they were s44,70 showing an increase
of more than 2s0 per cent. or S7O,6s9
The aggregate increase upon thes'
two items alone, is sll5,Sl6.
These expenses have grown TO b
frightful, and / have carefully item
ised the whole subject as found in The
Treasurer's report since 1858. II
shows the following state Of facts;
eunarr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
Extravaganza in Expenditures,
JOBS IN THE STATE TREASURY
Expenses Greater Now than During
the War.
Radical Administration Dissected
speech of Hon. VIM. A. wallace, in the
senate of Pennsylvania, March 25th,
1869, upon the Appropriation Bill.

The Senate being in Committee Of the Whole
upon the Appropriation bin, and the question
being upon the salaries Of the State Treasurer and
heads Of De. artments-
Mr. WALLACE said MIR. Chair.
man, ] have given some examination
to, and prepared some figures upon
this question, as well as upon the
other prominent items of extravagant
expenditure of the State government,
and ! may as well occupy the atten-
tion Of the Senate now upon them, as
at any other time.
In my opinion, a reduction Of the
current expenses Of the State govern
ment is imperaliyely demanded, and
as in order to do so, we must com
menoe somewhere / regard this as
good a point as any other
| take up the Auditor General and
State Treasurer's reports for 1858,
1859 and 1850, the three years prece.
ding the war, and contrast the expen-
ditures of the several departments as
there shown, with the expenses Of the
departments in 1866, 1867 and 1868,
the three years since the war.
The following exhibit shows the
contrast in the State Department: