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The New York herald., 1869-05-31

The EMPEROR OF AUsTRIA's CLOSING AD-
DRESS TO HIS LEGISLATURE is a speech
of which the Emperor, his Prime Minister, his
Legislature and his people may be justly
proud. At the battle of Sadowa (lsG6) Aus
tria was slumbering among the effete ideas and
institutions of the Middle Ages, the most back
ward State in Europe, not excepting Spain.
To-day she is foremost in her great reforms in
the cause of civil and religious liberty and
wise craftsmanship. Under Won Bcust the
victories she has gained and the progress
she has made since Sadowa are more glorious
than the triumphs Of Bismarck in the war.
The budget OF the reforms made in his govern
ment referred to by Francis Joseph in his late
address makes one of the most extraordinary
and thoroughgoing political revolutions of mo-
dern times England has not accomplished in
two hundred years as much in the way Of reform
and political progress as Austria has accom-
plished in three years. Her awful defeat at
Sadowa has been 10 Austria fruitful of the
greatest civil triumphs. In few bold and
lengthy strides she has advanced az from the
dim twilight Of the thirteenth into the full blaze
Of the nineteenth century
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

THE INDIANS AND THE QUAKEIs.-The
Indians of the Plains are at it again, robbing,
killing and scalping defenceless white emf
grants and stragglers, and the Quaker peace
commissioners are en- route to their reserva-
tions. Sheridan and his rifles no doubt, will
have to try their hand again in this business
before the Indians and Quakers can be made
to understand each other. Meantime those
Quakers, as peace agents, ought to be armed.
Otherwise Tall Bull may be the death of Shad
Reilly
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

MogR RADICAL EDUCATION OF THE POPULAR
MISp.-A negro coachman in Chicago has
elopcd with his white mistress, an heiress.
To what radical paper was he attached for the
purpose of educating the popular mind up to
the right idea 2"
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
Cab. and s.. Now Cap..i. General.

Csba and tho Now Captain General.
Our recent advices from Spain state that
General Dulce's urgent kilograms to be relieved
Of his government of Cuba have been acceded
to. He has probably been compelled to take
this step by the condition of his health, which
is very far from being good; but no doubt
the situation of Spanish affairs there has much
influence in augmenting the urgency Of his
request. The Captain Generally Of that
Spanish colony has ceased to be the easy and
profitable position which it was up to recent
date. Three years is the established term for
holding the Office, but shorter period has
been the usual practice for many years past;
and yet of the many captain generals who
have been sent out from Spain since the time
Of Wives, who governed forty years ago,
every one, excepting only General Ezpeleta,
has the public reputation Of having returned
millionaire to the peninsula.
Events which have transpirsd during the
last six months have materially changed the
value of the office. Revolution has over
thrown the Spanish authority in one-half of
the island and made its tenure very precarious
in the other The Cuban leaders have de-
decree the African slave trade, which was the
greater source Of emolument to the Captain
General, has disappeared. The war OF
reprisals, as carried on there against both
person and property, is destroying industry
and trade and driving the wealth of both
parties to seek safety elsewhere. With these
the revenues of the government are naturally
disappearing, while It's difficulties daily in
crease. Thus little profit and few laurels are
to be gathered by Spanish commanders, and
the hope of succor from Spain is as remote
as 1t was to the old governors sent to the
Spanish main.
With this change of circumstances it is not
surprising that the once coveted Office now
goes begging. Months since General Dulce
sent his resignation to Madrid, and the place
was rendered to General Prim. 1t was thought
to be good chance to get rid Of this factious
and mentally Insignificant element in Spanish
politics; but Prim was too keen to take the
bait. Caballero de Rodas was then looked to
the difficulties of the situation, and it was an
nOunced that he would be sent. But the situa-
ton of Spain herself is too critical to spare for
a colony man who. from all the signs evident
in the field Of view, might soon be a necessity
for the preservation of the home government.
A change in the Spanish government of Cuba
is necessity, however, and the Spanish
Ministry have appointed probably their best
soldier to cope with the difficulties of the stua
ton. The approaching change Of command,
combined with the advent Of the rainy season,
will have the effect to prevent much activity
in military operations on the part OF the
Spanish forces, and the new Captain General
will find plenty of work on his hands when he
arrives at his new post.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

ARGUMENT. An ex-policeman one expelled
the force, went to see Kennedy about his case
and apparently to argue it over. But such
was the force Of habit and police education
that once in the Superintendent's presence
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

THE i1N Nal Gozette harps on one theme
in its Alabama articles, constantly wanting TO
know why we do not assail France, as she
WAS more active than England against us.
England and France acted against us in diff
fereDt spheres. England acted with the
Alabama; France acted in Mexico. But
France Withdrew from Mexico with practical
apologies, and that closed The case Us against
her.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

EXPERIENCE TEACHEs.-We hope that more
mercy will be shown to unoffending and even
offending citizens in future by the members Of
the police force, now that their chief has had
mild experience of the use Of the club. A
fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

TIE QUAREIs AND THE INDIANS. 1t is
reported that General Grants Quaker agents
are not doing very well with the Indian
tribes, because they bring rain with them
wherever they go. ''Um!" cried Hole-in- the
Bottle. big Indian chief of the Arapahoes
Quake no good. Bring water. No whiskey."
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

PRINCE Louis BOURBON, first cousin to the
Farnesian Hercules, is married, and by priest
and this we suppose is all right and settles all
the difficulties for as the marriage was done
in defiance Of the pastor and the bishop they
are all right with the Pope-and the priest will
be all right with the Prince, may be, one OF
these days
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

TnE BIBLE QUESTION Is among the most in =
teresting subjects now agitated in Milwaukee.
The Eoeaing Wisconsin asserts that an effort
is being made ''by the reignng jnnta" to de-
Americanize the city by excluding the Scrip
lures as Every dcmoralzing to many of the
scholars" Il the Bible exclusively an Ameri-
can institution?
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

HoRArro G. BURcHARp, who has been nomi-
mated by the republicans to succeed Minister
washburne in Congress from the Third Illinois
district, Is a New Yorker by birth. Remember,
Horatio, that there's few things in the
heaven and the earth not dreamed of IN the
philosophy Of thy predecessor--Elihu.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
The Liquor Question i'm the British Par
liameut.

The Liquor Question i'm the British Par
liament.
In another part of this paper our readers
will find statement from the London Globe
Of some very interesting proceedings in the
British House Of Commons on promissive
prohibitory liquor bill, providing that when
two-thirds OF the rate payers in any parish
shall declare against a license for selling
liquor, the license shall not be granted. Com
pared with our Maine Liquor and Excise laws
this is mild and democratic measure; but it
appears that her Majesty's Commons are not
yet educated up TO the merits of total absti-
nence by compulsion or liquor prohibition in
any shape, although it is very evident that the
proposed bill will grow in strength from its
present defeat. 1t was defeated on a motion
appointing certain day for second reading
by 1913 to s7-a suggestive result, but not so
significant as the boiling Of one-half the MEM
bers of the House for the door when the bill
was brought to the vote. Intemperance has
become vice Of such fearful consequences in
Great Britain, and especially in her large
cities. that some remedy for its manifold evils
cannot with safety to the State be much
longer delayed.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

WISCONSIN. Among the names mentioned
as likely to be the democratic candidate for
Governor of Wisconsin is that Of Gabriel
Bouck. Blow your horn, Gabriel for in
radical State like Wisconsin you are not likely
to be heard of after the election.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

SWEET As CyrrIEREA's BREATH. fare
well international love letter OF the Hon. Rever-
dy Johnson to the Mayor Of Southampton. Such
are the soothing virtues of regular treatment
Of English rsNst beef plum pudding and 'arf-
and art.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
FIRES IN W;llIAMS BURG.
An Exciting Firemcn's Flight.

shortly after two O'Clock yesterday morning a
dre broke out the varnish factory OF Brooks ani
Fitzgerald, North Tenth street. and large quantity
OF oil and varnish was destroyed. The factory had
been closed for long tine AMI the fire Is believed t.
have been the work of an inccndIary The amount OF
loss h unknown the propnctors being non-rcsents.
The same factory has been burned several pre-
vious occasions.
AT about sx O'Clock In the morning, q haystack
having been set ON fire IN the sixteenth waIu. tne
nremen were again called out, and they TOOK occa-
sion TO indulge IN Of those exciting nghts wcli
the past made the Eastern District rire Depart
ment so Infamous and paved the way lor tue cs-
tablshnent OF the paid department. now par.,aiy
organized. The members Of Hook anu ladder COM
pany No 2 2originated this light ~ making iurious
onslaught upor the members OF Hose Company No.
with wrepcnes and brickbats several members Uf
hoth romnanIes were badly cut An attempt on
the nari pI chief Engineer Smith to restrain the
angry rioters proved unsuccessful. indeed. he was
ass,,Ici with the viiest epthets bv the Hook aud
Iaider company named, and the fight continued
unt the coribatants became exhausted. fIy advice
of Commissioner Brown the Chief subsequently
locked up the house OF the company and charges Of
riot will be preferred against them before the Board
OF commissioners. With the exception OF the com
pany named the department Of the Eastern District
generally has done cheerful aud efficient duty since
the cicctiUn of the new Commissioners.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A PRACTICAL SOLDIERS IDEA-That able
bodied officers can be best employed in the
field fighting the Indians, and that the Sol
diers' Retreat is the proper place for the disa-
bled and sick See Shermans decision in the
case of General Emory
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
TRI PIE S Ii f f T
Now York, Monday, May IL, 1859.
THE HERALD IN BROOKLYN.

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or THE New YORK HERALD. No. las Fulton street,
Brooklyn.
ADVERTISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS and all
letters for the New Y0KK HERALD will be
received as above.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A SLIGHT MrsTAKE-The idea among some
prophets that the reunion of the Presbyterian
factions is the beginning of the millennium.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

FixING THE STANDARD. Anna Dickinson
maintains that Mrs. Stone, Mrs Livermore
and Miss Anthony, the greatest women Of the
age, are superior in intellect to our aldermen
and Legislators We think they are--just
about. But we would like TO know IL this
claim of superiority to the sIdermanic intel
lect is all the claim the women make on
behalf Of their great lights II so the modesty
is commendable. We would have put them a
great deal higher We would have compared
them with George Francis Train, Senator
Sprague, Colorado Jewett, the Right Honora-
BILE Mr.. Gladstone, Garibaldi aud the Mayor
Of Cork.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
Important from Peru-The Recognition Of
Cuha.

II
From our special correspondent at Lima we
have the important intelligence that "Peru
has recognized the Cuban patriots as bellige-
rents, and has decided to grant them all the
privileges attendant on that character" This
solves the mystery of those two Peruvian IRON
clads bought In this country and at present
lowering within nights steaming of Havana.
Peru, In short, means in this declaration Of
belligerent rights the reopening of her war
with Spain, and Chile and Ecuador will back
Peru. The opportunity is inviting for de-
clsive settlement on their part with Spain, and
in serving Cuba they will serve themselves.
Whether those two iron-clads will be sold to
the Cubans or held in reserve for a crack at
the Spanish feet before Havana, the fact will
shortly be made known. That those two Pc
ruviau war ships in the West Indian waters are
intended for deadly blow at Spain cannot be
doubted, and Peru has had sufficient provoca-
ton to justify it.
As for the Peace Conference proposed by
the United States, and agreed upon by Spain,
Peru, Chile and Ecuador, it may be consid-
cred as dismissed; and if so we may have a
declaration of the renewal of hostilities
from those Peruvian ships in front of
Moro Castle. The cause of the Cubans
is wonderfully Frightening. Several detach-
ments of warlike ilbusters from the United
States, with valuable supplies of artillery.
small arms, and ammSnition, &C., have got
into the island. And they have already turned
the tide of the war to active and successful Of
fensive operations. Now, with Peru follow
ing the example of Mexico in the matter of
beligerent rights, the Cabinet at Washington
ought to feel ashamed of its timidity and de-
lay, especially with the encouraging and en-
phatic resolution of the House of Representa-
tives in behalf Of decisive action on this subject
A proclamation of belligerent rights to the
Cubans from President Grant would now settle
the question in Cuba in less than month. In
fact, the Psruvians may settle it within that
time; but what sorry settlement this would
be for the United States We expect the an
nexation of the island of Cuba we want 1t,
and we ought not to depend upon the unaided
efforts of other friends of liberty to secure the
prize. We say that General Grant ought to be
ashamed of this sort of American dignity and
decOrum. 1t is nonsense it is stupid old togy-
ism, and we have had enough of it. Dignity,
the fitness Of things, and the cause of peace
and humanity call for the Intervention of the
United States in this business in some decisive
form. To avoid the complications and entan-
clements which otherwise may follow General
Grant should at once in behalf of the Cubans,
issue his proclamation of belligerent rights;
for, from present Indications, this is the form
which, after all, our reparation for English
belligerent rights will have to take.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

hn old gentleman named Kunke was ied 10 tsng
himself few days ago. In Darke county 0hio, w
temporary insanity caused, according TO report by
an attempt to eXtOrt money from him under thre,t
Oi prosecution by disreputabls woman Tor ailcgsl
sdemezuOt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-08

lit does not invalidate this rule, but rather shows that our actual measure on, certain
 points, is far below our theoretical stand ard. j. If the Chinese, having the exercise of equal rights in q fair field, should prove themselves undesirable citizens, it would
 be proof of inferority, of inability to con tribute their full share to the general good,
 and their inability to compete with their
 neighbors, would inevitably result in their disappearance from the arena as important
 rivals Eitsga 4 AlroEE a7oI T4A 8d'
 In view of all the possibilities of the case
 before us, it becomes evident now, more than ever before, how important it is that we should turn our energies toward Ameri- canlzing the elements of our population
 "A large Chinese emigration is the strongest argument against immediate and unquali
 lied suffrage. With the prospect of an un paralleled influx of Chinese, it is of immedi,
 ate importance that we insist upon their
 understanding our social and political or ganization before giving them voice, and this can be done oaly by insisting upon q residence of several years in the country,
 and by an educational test, which should
 not be less than the ability to read and speak the English language. Indeed, this IS only an additional illustration for the
 AOSSSSAty 4OE 6u cQuCaGtOual QualIUCaGlOu, in the matter of citizenship in general, and it should seem sufficiently clear to convince even the most confirmed advocates of uni yersal suffrage. . ......,... ...,.,... ,
 The danger most to be guarded against, IS the enactment or continuance of special
 legislation with ragard to Monsoliaus. Ey- cry thing which tends to exclude them from the rest of the community, and, in great CT degree, every thing which denies to them-as do practically the laws of Cali fornia-the common rights of humanity, not only affects seriously the character of the aliens and retards the growth of the region in question, but reacts most injuri- ously on the European element, producing g those moral evils which were tue worst re : suits of slavery with us-a reaction which IS the curse following everywhere inter- course between the European and non E l. ropean races. To suppose that Q whole state or nation is able to rise above all pre- judice of race, to look upon such a qaes- ton from a cosmopolitan standpoint, Is al
 most the same as supposing the average in . tellectual level of the people to b. on an equality with that of it's most liberal minds; but 1t should not be dem niing too much to expect to find this quality Tn the lswgivers of 8 land which claims thAt "4.ll men are created equal;' especially should We look for 1t in the consideration of a question which presupposes the influx of Chinese by Galary. 4 ..el ea4
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-08
3 Kilbou1n''s. Store, 9sss.. .. .
 O N c Fl M c R E !,

Now the railioad wal hs come to an end, sa And the people are bound to be in bonds. |A Let ali your goodly footsteps daily tend, ..'e5 1 0 the Cheap Store close by tue depot DO nds; Bring all your friends, don t fo rget single :, For there's the cheapest bargains under the sun Firing the Lame. we've power make them walk. Bring the dumb our prices will make them talk Bring the blind,our nice goods will make them Bring the deaf, our great spell shall make
 them free. Bring your wife-don't fail to learn how a lit
 tle pelf, i5sfsayi D .ss94 AALhiIi Ii.l"i tf ? Will bring away the goods from KilDourn's
 shelt.
 Three special bargains offer te you all,
 To see them good friends. don't tail to call I And first l have pile of shoes, s........., Fl Bought of the Bankrupt Jews: ,+,, I'll sell them for half their cost. :, And pity the maker that has lost .i The pile is worth $2. GOO, just,
 I'll take one half; don't ask for trus. -' And next the Flour trade wants q word. Il 7-' j Though cries ter bread are seldom heard. 4alt Just hity barrels in week are bound to go; a And every price and kina keep, you know. 'Iis cash I'll have. for trust is dead. ,l5 aa1 When Flour is made up into bread, 5,3e.gs 7 Aid third, cold weather has come xt last, , With snow and ice and chilling blast; rs;t.., So in good kindness am not 10th, ~ .-v To sell you cheap your heavy cloth. ge...5..s ; If one can get good buncombe Satinet,
 For fifty cents yard, why need he fret? Yea more. A good fine cassimefe, each yard. For just one dollar. Who would not be a bard? All kinds keep and sell them very cheap, ], have mighty heap, with prices never sleep, And last to end this punning, s Ea Il add little dunning. .-... Do you owe me. Will you pay? tt...g..T If you do, pray don't say nay. - To be brief the subject isn't funny, Good friends I'd like little money. ..,',
 Yours truly, D. c. KILBOURN. .. of "Cheap Grocery Fame.
 Litchfeld Station Dec. lS68 F If
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-08
Pennington Savings Bank.

hEPOSITS made in this bank on or before D Aug. let, will draw interest from that date. IT, vN- i-+sl5-t --a s7
 Interest ct the rate of six per cent, free of taxes has been paid on deposits for the last fifteen years, except 1862 and 1868, in which years the rate was five and half per cent This bank holds large surplus fund, as a guarantee to its depositors. Amount Of fund 8 June l. 1869, $90539S. Business hours from to r. a. m. and rom to p. m. t,.,es slg
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-08
The Litcheld Enquirer,
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Real Estate. 1.

M Y Dwelling House and Furniture and WI about 8 acres of meadow land in South St-- Aloo, the fxrm containing I93 acres. known as the solomon Marsh Place. one mile north of the Court House, in Litchfcld, are offered at fair prices and easy payment. 0u9basQ4 1.ra5 ' VIM. F. BALDWIN, "a eHatIaao . ,.f.s ...y.fss,.., Elkton, Md. Dec. 1869.
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Book and Job Printing.

Book and JOb Pf1Mt1nx. Au kinds of Book and Job Printing neatly and promptly done. Business Cards Wedding Cards, Bill Heads, Labels, Hall Tickets, Handbflls, Pamphlets, &c., &c., done in the best style, and as cheap as at any office in the State. Orders by mail, otherwise, respectfully solicited. All Jobs returned O. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-02-18
DEATHS.

Killed, on the 18th of January, 1869, by the
explosion of the steamer Glide, Thomas W., aged
"a years, and George Shepherd aged Il years,
both natives Of New Orleans, and grandsons of
George Brent, Esq, of Winchester.
On Feb. 18th, 1859, in Staunton, Miss Naanis
Catlett.
At his residence near Spring Ill., IN this coun-
tv. on the 10th inst, U. D. Poe, in the cd year
Of his age.
On the 18th inst, after short illness, Of con-
gestion of the lungs Nicholas Clearly, Esq IN
the SD year of his age.
He was born in Occoquan, Prince William Co.,
Va, March 6, 1916. He studied law, and after
completing his studies, emigrated to California,
whore he practiced his profession, and go rapid
was the growth of his popularity, that on the
second anniversary of his residence there, {" he
was clothed with the Ermine,' by being triumph
sntly elected to the Judgeship of the 18th Judi
cial District Of that State. After the expiration
of his judicial Term, he returned to Washington
CITY, from which place he soon sent by his
Government to Shanghai, China, as United States
Naval Storekeeper.
Judge Cleary was a ripe scholar, gifted with
strong mental powers. He was social, witty and
generous and by all his natural instincts a high
toned gentleman. Although comparative stran-
ger in Staunton, his funeral was attended by an
unusually large concourse of people, embracing
many of the most respectable citizens Of the
place.
The Catholic Schools-male and female-also
testified their respect for his remains, br very
orderly procession. He leaves a young wife to
mourn his loss Il. /. p.