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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-18
The Club then adjourned

early VERMONT HIsToIY-W have
received copy of printed circular add
dressed to the subscribers and friends OF
the Historical Magazine" from which
we Gull some particulars of interest which
we are glad to publish and commend to
the notice Of all concerned in Vermont
history. 1t appears from this circular
that the long continued sickness OF Henry
b. Dawson. Esq. of Morrisauia. y Y.
present Editor and Proprietor Of the His
torIcat Magazine has led several OF his
personal friends to come to hi- relief, and
the fourth volume of the present series
will, in consequence, be edited by othcr-
The number tor July, 1865, will be edited
by the Rev DR.. Gillet, of Harlem, n "
that for August, by Horntio Gates Jones.
Esq, Nice-President of she Pennsylvania
Hhstorial Society; those which follow bv
the Hon. ]. Il. Bartlett, OF Providence,
Secretary of State Of Rhode Island VIII
liam III. Whitmore, Of the Massachusetts,
Historical Society George Frederick
Houghton, Esq, of St. Adams, Secretary
OF the Vermont Historical Socicty and
John Ward Dean. Esq, of Boston, Late
Secretary Of the New England Historical
Genealogical Society.
Those who have published historical or
other works in the several States repre-
stuted by the gentlemen enumerated A.
above, and especially those who have
printed town histories, and anniversary
or centennial addresses. mot heretofore
sent to the Editor of the Historical Maya
zine, are respectfully urged to send them
for notice. The number edited by Nh
Houghton Is upon the condition that II
shall be strictly Vermont number, that l.
to say, that il shall be made up Of or. gina.
contributions relating to the history Of
Vermont Parties having manuscripts of
rare works relating TO the early history Of
TIL. State or III possession OF Biographical
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questod to put themselves in commuujra-
ton with him, addressing him for the pre-
sent. box 2074, No. - Cedar street, New
York city. The price Of this magazine j.
$500 a year, and the last Boston Co"Ire-
gationalist says tn "alI students Of
American History need it."-~,, -li1a>
/ Messenger.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24
Our Paris Fashion Letter.

Our sparkling Paris fashions correspondent
gives in another column an interesting re-
view or summing up Of the fashions for the
expired year, 1868. Fashion is arraigned be-
fore the bar of public opinion and taste for her
vagaries, caprices and doings generally. On
the whole she claims to have been bonnie
file the past year. The only mistake she ad-
mits having made has been in ''panniers, red
stockings and heels" She does not regret the
Venetian slashing nor medieval styles, for
they are chivalric nor short pants and calves,
and only mourns that the latter are stuffed.
She confesses no more sins than these. Will
the ladies-will our American fashionable
ladies admit as much? Are they against the
panniers, red stockings (Which, by the by,
have never taken much here), the heels, short
rather think the verdict will be in favor of
heels, which give beautiful, arched appear
ance to the dainty feet of our American bellies,
and to the panniers, which give substance to
their delicate forms. We do not understand
that these are going ont in Paris, and doubt
less they will be kept up here. The tendency,
however, is to modification Of both, and In
that there is good taste. But what Fashion
glories In most-what really she Is jubilant
about-is the revival OF Flora Is kingdom. What
more beautiful, she exclaims, than girls in
azure gauze, looking like placid lakes on which
float the white water lily or yellow runephar;
than mothers In their new cigar shaped tulle,
entwined with ivy than the budding brunette,
in pearl mauve, with flowers 20 intricately en-
tangled under the folds Of plated skirts as TO
look like bank of violets; than the showers
of roses or blue bells, the red poison berries
struggling in the hair, or the other thousand
limitations OF natures fora? But the dress
she loved best at fancy ball was the ragged
thorn bush" on girl whose skirts were green
tattered gauze, covered with the fleece Of stray
sheep. The fashions Of 1869 have come In with
an exaggcration Of floral display, If possible;
for there appeared at the Tuilcries on the even
ing of the 4th thick, round wreath, In which
each flower was as big as a turnip. At this
rate of progress we should not be surprised to
see before long still more formidable punches
and columns OF flowers worn, such as the gi-
gantic tulip or lily Of Australia, the immense
blossom Of the night blooming cereus, a string
of cocoanuts or q bunch OF bananas. As TO
our own beautiful ladies', they have not y6
learned TO take the initiative in the fashions,
and are waiting 10 follow those for the new
The New York herald., 1869-01-24
The News from Paraguay.

1t will be seen by our news columns to-day
that advices have been received at the State
Department from Rear Admiral Davis an
nouncing the surrender Of Bliss and Master
man by President Lopez and the landing OF
our Minister, General Mcmahon, to present
his credentials. The surrender of these two
persons we never had any doubt or They
had been known to Lopez as portions Of the
American legation in Paraguay, and whether
Mr. Washburn did wrong or not, President
Lopez was not his superior officer and Judge
in the matter, and should not have so consti-
tuted himself by laying hands on the legation.
His resource is differently provided for In the
code of international law
There is point In the report Of Admiral
Davis which strikes MS somewhat forcibly in
view Of the recent Brazilian reports Of news
from Paraguay. II will be remembered that
those stated that at the assault Of Villeta, ON
the llth Of December, Lopez escaped with
only two hundred men. Admiral Davis reports
that the fighting on that day prevented the
landing Of General Mcmahon, but on the next
day he landed, was received by q portion OF
Lopezs staff and rode at once to his head
quarters. From this IL would seem that Lopez
did not find IL necessary to escape very far
from Brazilian Ire.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

publish this morning . full report Of the cor
respondence between the Secretary Of State
and the Danish envoy in regard to the pur-
chase of the island of st. Thomas. It seems
likely that the question will not be dismissed
in an off-hand or fippant manner. 1t is for
Congress to decide whether the bargain for
the purchase was legitimately made, as it Is
in the power only Of Congress to appropriate
the purchase money. The correspondence is
interesting, although the topic discussed has
become hackneyed.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

year from Paris. This is to be regretted,
for there is no lack Of taste here, and New
York is rich enough, extravagant enough
and big enough to set the fashions for
America. The ladies cannot do better.
under all the circumstances, than to read our
fashions correspondence. They can do this
quietly after leaving church and laying aside
their prayer-books, or, if they fear the eye or
the preacher or Of pious relatives, they can
carefully put the HERALD away till Monday
morning.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ''organ Of the
people" that cannot conceal its supercilious
contempt Of the people, in the course Of recent
onslaughts against free education, has brought
to light the fact that one Of our richest mer-
chants sends bis son to the peoples college
This is an evidence says the organ, that the
college is for rich mems sons, not poor mems
sons. But what Is the truth? This :-Of two
thousand pupils Of the New York College thir-
teen hundred are the sons Of mechanics and
laborers. Mr.. Claiin's son goes there and
what does that prove? 1t proves that Mr..
Clahin believes the education to be had at the
New York College is equal to any to be had
elsewhere, and, moreover, that Mr.. Claflin is
q man Of good republican principles. We are
sorry that the millionnaires can teach republi-
canism to journalists.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

THE PoIIcE.-The police on the upper end
Of the island are particularly efficient. Their
conduct in the recent riotous demonstration at
the High Bridge fire is worthy Of all praise
for brave resolution in the performance Of diff
ficult and dangerous duty.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

MEXICAN SUBSIDIES TO TuE AMERICAN
PRRss.-Our city of Mexico correspondent
has turned up a very interesting relic Of the
imperial age In that republic, which we publish
to-day in another column. II is list from
The imperial statistics Of The subsidies paid by
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

The DAILY HERALD will be sent to subscribers
for one dollar month.
The postage being only thirty-fve cents q
quarter, country subscribers by this arrangement
can receive the HERALD at the same price it is
furnished in the city.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

Cur AND CUM(BACK) AeAN-Tho late Sena-
torial contest in Indiana. But IL seems that
Cumback won't cut again. lie has lost not
only his cut, but his deal.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

INDIA RUBBER ADvERTIsING-Reports of
Grants visits to tobacco, iron, copper and oys-
ter-packing establishments in Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

LATEST BROADWAY FASHIONS FOR JANU-
ARY-Panama hats and white pantaloons.
The style is an Importation from Cuba.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

WESTERN UNION AND WALL STREET.-There
is movement" in Western Union in Wall
street. Is it founded upon an intimation from
the committee room in Congress that ''things
are fixed" for the sale of the line to govern
ment at an extravagans figure? Or is it, like
most movements" in that locality, strata
gem to enable the present holders of the stock
to ''unload" upon the public against the ex-
pected building of an independent line by the
Postal Department?
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

FENToN TO NEW YORK EDrroR-sThou
art little villain" Answer-''You area
Senator"
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

A CHANCE FOR DAMAGES FOR FALSE I'M
PRIsoNMENT-Mrs. Twitchells case in Phila-
delphia
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

INTERESTING TO UToA-Watermelon are
ripe in Florida.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

BAD SKATING FOR MILLINERs AND DRESS
MAKERs.-The ball down in Washington.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

THE INAUGURATION BALLS THAT GENERAL
GRANT LIKEs-The iron balls that inaugu-
rated the downfall of Vicksburg.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24

WALL STREET.-There is wonderful una
nimity among the operators in Wall street
nowadays. The return of easy money the
approaching completion of the Pacific Railroad
and the prospects of heavy spring trade
stimulate speculation, particularly in the rail-
way stocks, which, it is thought, will be the
first property Of the country to feel the effect
Of the busy era on which we are entering.
The spectators all think alike. 1t used to be
the lying down together of the lion and the
lamb that was to forerun the happy time Of
peace, but now it is the lying particularly the
lying) down together of the bulls and bears
that presages the felicitous era.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JANUARY a. SHEET

now enjoyed. Christian civilization, in spite
of its national divisions, marks the limits OF
an empire compared with which the empire OF
the Caesars sinks into insignifcance. The
Roman road has been superseded by. the rail-
road and the steamboat. The facilities OF the
printing press and the telegraph are some
thing more important than the mere general
diffusion of any tongue. The civilized nations
will become more and more unit; intercourse
will become more general; thought will be
quickened, and in proportion as this adj
vance is made SO will Christianity advance to
the consummation of her power. One nation
ality, one language, one religion-and that
religion Christianity is no longer an
impossibility. If such a contamination VIII
not constitute the millennium what will constl-
tute it2 Let the preachers look out. 1t may
be closer at hand than they imagine.
OUR INFLUENCE ON THE EASTERN NATIONS. -
In Japan the Northerners have beaten the
Southerners to powder, and are flooding the
country with an illimitable quantity Of paper
money.
THE INAUGURATION BALLS THAT GENERAL
GRANT LIKEs-The iron balls that inaugu-
rated the downfall of Vicksburg.
BAD SKATING FOR MILLINERs AND DRESS
ILL L. - ~.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24
Tho Tonnage or Yachts and the Proposed
Ocean Yacht Race.

Tho Tonnage OF Yachts and the Proposed
Ocean Yacht Race.
We have hitherto shown that any measure
ment of ships to find their tonnage save such
as gave the actual displacement of the ship
was based on ridiculous fiction, piece of
technical nonsense, and we are glad to see
that the subject is attracting in other quarters
also the attention 1t deserves. We gave yes
terday the statement Of Mr.. Kennard that his
steam yacht, the Octavia, measured by diff
ferent systems in use, varied from $40 to $50
tons, and this fact alone sufficiently exposes
the falsity of what is thus called measurement.
In another column Of this paper we give an
article from Wilkes Spirit Of the Times, in
which this point is discussed with full know
ledge of the several systems in use. From the
article in question we learn-what we had
supposed might possibly be true-that the
Dauntless is within the terms of Mr. Ashbury's
challenge, supposing that challenge to be
simply intended. That is to say, if Mr.. Ash
bury meant that he was willing to race with
boat not more than ten per cent larger than
his own boat, by fair and actual measure
ment of each boat, then the Dauntless is the
craft for the occasion, since this boat is not
ten per cent, but only four per cent, larger
than the Cambria. But Mr.. Ashbury
says that he will race with a yacht
not more than ten per cent larger
than the Cambria ''by Thames Yacht
Club measurement" This is quite another
thing; for this is measurement by which
yachts of model different from the Cambria
are made to appear on paper larger than that
boat, though they may be really smaller. The
question then arises, did Mr.. Ashbury know
that the measurement he imposes gave him
this advantage and did he impose that mea-
surement in the full knowledge that by it he
might secure race with vessel really
smaller than his own, though nominally larger
that he might have the credit of generous
spirit in seeming to give an advantage in size,
yet really have the advantage Of size in his
own favor? Which will he choose? He lies
under the implication, on the one hand, of hav-
ing made disingenuous proposition, or, on
the other, of not knowing the full effect Of the
system Of measurement he requires the race
to be made on.
The New York herald., 1869-01-24
RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO-DAY.

RIFEcKER STREET UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
REV DAY K. LEE Morning and evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
County Offices.

EDITOR LEDGER: At the last election
for county officers, Wickersham-or, as
he is more familiarly known, Wicker
snapper was elected County Trustee;
but, failing to qualify, vacancy was
created and Mr.. Powers was chosen and
qualified to ell the place.
The second section Of the seventh
article of the Constitution says: Should
a vacancy occur, subsequent to an cleo
ton, in the office Of sheriff, trustee or
register it shall be filed by the justices,
and the person SO appoint
ed shall continue in Office until his sue
csssor shall hs elected and qualified :
and such Office shall be filled BY the
qualified voters at the first election for
any of the county Offices" So, then,
when we elect a County Commissioner,
next week, we must also elect a Trustee.
Look out, gentlemen ofiice-seeksrs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
BY T Ell E G R A P q
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
Affairs I'm Cuba.

HAVANA, February 26.-The Herald Q
special says that yesterday a strong
force went to Csibanezs. Gen. Paeto,
formerly of the Spanish army, has gone
to Cienfuegas in command Of one theu-
sand chasseurs. The British Consul
will assume the same rank and position
as Commanding Consul General
Cuban. Emigration is flowing toward
Mexico. The eight million loan from
the bank will prove Of little practical
benefit to the treasury. Its expendi'
lures are enormous.
The passengers on the steamer Bien'
vile, who were prevented from landing,
have forwarded a complaint to General
Dulce, which remains unanswered.
Professor Agazziz remains here with
the intention Of exploring Cuba and
Florida on a coast-survey steamer.
Encounters took place at Santa Cruz
on susday. The rebels are fleeing TO
the mountains.
Caiberiean aud Pemidas quiet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
ConRrsssman Bingham.

One can see, writes correspondent
don Piatt), that joke can be got into
this gentleman only by surgical opera.
ton. He is calm as cow-pen, and
solemn as a gate-post With him life is
real, life is earnest, and he sails over its
sombre main in search Of those footsteps
that the shipwrecked brother has left as
testimonial and legacy, TO take heart
again, or words to that effect His
solemn countenance is so written over
by the lines Of thought that it looks as If
a bewildered s,raddle- bug, dipped 10 ink,
had run furiously over it, while the lofty
forehead appears as il it were retiring
into the brain for further reflection.
His big gray eyes CLEAN at you as if say
ing, am my fathers ghost, while the
few grizzly locks hang over bis head like
the noddiHg plumes of battered hearse.
10 q word, Bingham is a condensed
funeral, and when he says, in deep sepul-
chral tones, that come bushUhaekiug up
from the unknown recesses Of his
stomach, that about us are the gathered
wisdom Of a thousand, aud liie's solemn
main is pontooDed with honorsd grsves," "
we shiver, aud wish Bingham would go
aud order O metallic esskei, aud have
done with it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
Fight Between Citizens and soldiers.

CHARLEsroS, February 26.-In Hunts
vile, Alabama, last week, collision oc-.
Cured between the citizens and about
twenty soldiers. resulting in the killing
and woundiBg Of three or four soldiers,
who are said to have been drunk. They
attacked the hotel at night. demanding
whisky, which was refused them. They
then commenced breaking in the doors
and windows, shen 6 number Of citizens
attacked them, and a fghi ensued, which
resulted as above stated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

There is no Bourbon left on q throne.
The Count of Chsmbord is an exile in
Austria; the Duke 90 Orleans, ditto in
London; Queen Isabella, ditto in France
the claimant TO the Spanish succession
ard the title Of Charles VI, ditto in Aus
iria; Frabcis II, late king Of Naples,
ditto in Rome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALEL0
so bbls. Eastern Early Goodrich Potatoes.
$50 bbls. Choice Pinkeye Potatoes,
l25 bbs. White Shaker Russetts.
90 bbls. Choice Onions,
225 bbls. Family Flour.
So bbls. Choice Louisiana Molasses.
125 bbls. Yellow and White Clarified and
Crushed Sugars,
so boxes New York Factory Cheese,
packages Turkish Prunes and Currants,
45O cases Of Box Goods, etc., at
G. A. ECKERLY'S,
1914 244 Front. bet. Union and Gayoso SITS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
Special Notices.

A Man Of O Thousand-A Consumptive
Cured.-DR. H. JAMES, a retired Physician
Of great eminence. discovered while in the East
Indies, cure fer Consumption and Bronchitis.
only child was given up to die. His child was
cured. and is now alive and well. He will send
therecipe. containing full directions for making
and successfully using this remedy. free, on re-
ceipt Of two stamps to pay expenses. There Is
does not at once take hold Of and dissipate
Night sweats. peeyishness.. irritation of the
nerves, failure of memory. difficult expectora-
ton, sharp pains in the lungs, sore throat,
ton Of tn Q bowels, wasting away Of the m as cles
80 The writer will please state the name Of
the paper they see this advertisement in. Ad-
dress CRADD0CK & CO..
% 1882 Race ST.. Philadelphia. Penn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Cough.-No Cure, No Pay.-FoRRrsT's Ju-
NIPER TAR is warranted TO cure Cough, Group,
Hoarseness. Throat and Lung Diseases, or the
price positively refunded. instantaneous re-
lief produced. Try it. Ifnot satisfied. return
the empty bottles and set your money back.
GOODYEAR Il FALLS. 8l Main st., Agents.
price as cents Not sent by mail. S2-+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
COMMERCE. FINANCE AND TRADE.
Weather,

Meteorological observations yesterday. as
reported to US by Prof. Edward Goldsmith /;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
FOR SALE Low

The Celebrated white Rose, TroW's
81. LouIs, Magnolia and other brands
Flour.
All varieties seed and Eating Pota-
toes
Choice BLACK and white Seed Oats.
Choice Hay, Corn, Oats and Bran.
Choice Meal, HOmiey and Grfts.
Choice Lime, Cement, Plaster, etc.
w. p. WRIGHT ~ CO.,
1914 NO. N Monroe street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Judges-J. d. Danbury, d. y. Goldsmith and
John Cubbins Clerks-F. Q. Schaper ana ".
B. ellison James Rallston, DEPUTY comnis-
sioner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
Beal Street Business Property
AT AUCTION.

ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH
" 10th, we shall sell on the premises, ut three
o'clock, that valuable business ST0REH0US
AND LOT, on the north side of Beal, between
Turley and WELLINGTON streets. part of Lot No.
Lot has front of Is feet on Beal by depth Of
$40 feet. The house is brick. substantially
built, and contains large basement, fine
large store-ronm and six rooms above. This is
valuable property, and should command the
attention of all who would invest in paying
property.
Terms: 0ne-half cash balance. six and
twelve months. Title perfect.
M0NSARRAT. LANIER Il CO.,
14l-159 Auctioncers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Polls will open at 10 o'clock an. and close
az O'clock pm. Judges will see that the ex-
isting franchise laws are complied with. The
Judges and Clerks viii be qualified at the polls
at each precinct a. - o'clock. The Deputy
Al ~ o'clock, 70 be suorn In By the Mayor.
The Judeos, Clerks and Deputy Commissioners
' hi please :. - Of their inability 70 serve.
on or before the Saturday preceding the elec-
ten. By order Of J. 4. shA1Nh.
Mayor pro TEN
CT. sxrrH. Sergeant alarms.
aprrovcd. IN SEARS,
Csmmissioner II Registration~for Shelby
county, Tennessee. lA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Judges-J. d. Wimberiy, Martin Kelly and
p. NJ. Dickinson; Clerks-B. 3. Hoy and John
G. Bridges; james Ryan. Deputy Commits
sioner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
EIGHrH HARD-Mnrkef Hound.


JudEes-D. Panic. N. b. Holt and John
sen S. w. wilkins, Deputy Commissioner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26
RUrrER TO W. J. SMITH.
Extract

IuKA, MISSISSIPPI, August 4, 1888.
"If they General Assembly, attempt
to stir up our business, give it black
eye.
my wife is unwell, and | may go TO
Lookout Mountain. Can you and Bos-
son not take a trip of day or two and
meet me there2 My presence 10 Nash
vile might create talk"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Essays for Young Men-on the Errors and
Abuses incident to Youth and Early Manhood,
with the humane view of treatment and cure,
sent by mail free Of charge. Address HOW
ARD ASSOCIATION. Box p. Philadelphia,
Pa, Il9-4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-26

Judges-w. L. White, NJ. J. Psndergast aHd
Thomas Fleming; Clerks-A- A. Merrill and
J. L. sharpe Moses Norton. Deputy Commits
aioner.