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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
NEW YORK NAUTICAL SCHOOL.

Scientific Educntien for American Seansen--
Eighteenth Anniversary Exercises Last
Evening.
The eighteenth anniversary meeting OF the New
York Nautical School under the auspices OF .sThe
Society for the Educational Advancement Of Youuu
Seamen," was held last evening at NO. % Madison
street, and was largely attended. DR.. william
Faulds Thomas delivered tho annual address, In
which he recountcd the purposes and performances
OF the school. now seamen have been assisted and
encouraged TO qualify themselves for higher grade
OF usefulness; how the influences thrown around
them are Of religious moral and social character,
and how they not only educated In their profes-
sion but In knowledge also OF their duty to society
their country and their Cod The school has educated
6,iSo seamen, 2oo0 OF whom were officers In the
navy. Many have been prepared for the revenue
cutter service and occupy positions as ieutenants
fed to pass the various examining boards and nav-
gate vessels to any part OF the world. The nautical
library furnishes seamsn with the best nautical and
scientific knowledge, ana captains and onicers are
furnished with plank forms for placing on record
facts IN regard to tho weather and other interesting
occurrences at sea- the object being to collect ma
terias for the purpose OF demonstrating the laws
OF meteorology, storms, tidal currents, &C. Free
lectures delivered on ali branches OF nautical
meteorological ana astronomical science. During
the past year l,To0 men have been In
Il pS Of the world are brought py Ssasr ana
deposited In the museum. Dr. Thomas gave q sue
cnct HISTORY Of the progress OF nautical science the
invention Of the compass, chart sextant, quadrant
and thsodolise ana showed TO what degree Of per
lection the genius OF man had brought the accurate
calculation Of the signs and guides that regulate
travel on the trackless highway OF the ocean. Sew
erai seanle1, who received their theoretical know
ledge at the school, Including Captains Richardson
Macy and Fk,sbie delivered short Addresses, com
mendng the OBJECTS OF the society, and expressing
their individual obligations 10 the additional light
which 1t was the H,eans OF throwing on their own
practical experiences and the better understanding
which this light gave hem Of the laws which govern
the science Of navigati61. The society u sustained
entirely ~ voluntary coma buoons and has praise
worthy asna IN View.
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The status of Spain Towards Cuba and tho
United Sfaies.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In your issue OF Saturday. 18Th, 'sNorwood' asks,
what IL the difference between the Alabama case
and that OF the existing Spanish Armada In reply,
/ would try to inform Norwood" that there Is a
vast difference II is not parallel ease Tue Ala
bana was Quilt by rebels TO aid rebellion against
government while the spanish Armada was built
by a government 10 aid a government In suppress
ing a rebellion Ia It's own DOM mons.
France might aid England with $4,000 men In
suppressinR an insurrectiUn at home or In India,
without the smallest risk OF creating war between
each otneG bur France could not aid the insurgents
against the English government without running
great risk OF bringing on
The United States government has, therefore, no
right whatever to Interfere detain the gunboats
except under the law OF retaliation for alleged
friendly acts; and no matter how far the American
people may sympatnize with tine Cuban insurgents
the United States government has perfect right To
aid Spain Ii called upon to do SO. J. y. B.
December 20, 1869.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
BROOKLYN IHTLLLlsExCf.

sl1aAr ACCIDENT AT THE PARK THEArRE.-niss
Mary whitman, one OF the ladies' who appeared in
the play or midsummer Nights Dream" at the
PARK theatre last evening, was slightly burned by
her scarf taking fire rom gas jet
THE FURMAN STREET CATASTROPHE. sum OF
$Io6 has been contributed by citizens for the relief
OF Mrs. Ann wallace the unfortunate woman who
lost her husband and child at the fire at No. 90 Fur
man street on the 20th OF November. Mrs. Wallace
ia still confined 1T the City Hospital but IL mproy
Ing. She W Ill be q cripple for life.
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BROOKLYN CITY.
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HE COURTS.
CITY COURT.
Dana aes Against a nailrOad Company.
Before Judge Thompson.

DaMRaes AYhfDst z IlnlIfOHd t0mpnby.
Before Judge Thompson.
James Butter, bv Guardian, Us. The B1'ookiyn CRg
a,,d Ne,ctoscn Railroad Conpdnv.-The action was
brought to recover damages for injuries alleged TO
have been indicted on the plalntif by one Of the
cars belonging to the defendant. The plaintiff Is
q little boy about four years OF age, and while
crossing Front street. at us junction with
with his sister. he was Knocked down and run
over by one OF the cars OF the Newtown Railroad
Company. Is was alleged that the accident was
caused solely by the carelessness OF the employers
Of the company, and this action was brousht to
damages 70 the amount OF $4,000 as The car
passed over the plaintiffs right foot, and the In
juries he received viii render HIM cripple for lie.
The answer OF The defendants WAS general denial.
After short absence the jury brought yeraict
for tue plaintiff assessing his damages at $1,000.
Mr. William L. Gall appeared for the plant IN
there was no appearances on the part of the de-
fenunntH.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours in comparison with the COR
responding day Of last year, AZ indicated by the
thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy, HERALD Build.
ing, corner OF Ann street, s'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
KINGS COUNTY COURT or SESSIONS.

Arrangement Of Burglars.
Before Judge Troy ana Justices Hoyt and VOORHEES,.
The following persons were arralgned for burglary
yesterday and pleaded not guilty:-Henry Lafrerty,
John Dooley, George B. Morgan Thomas @. Moore,
DAVID Gardner, John Connolly and LOUIS Weis.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
NEW YORK CITY.
GIFTED STATES CIRCUIT COURT,
Before Judge benedict.

Before Judge Bcnedct
Tho Grand Jury nave presented the following ad-
dtional indictments:-Leon Loeb Henry Fanndo-
ward. Augustus Loeb, Charles Loeb, Mason Losb ana
Thomas Rea, removing and aiding ana abetting IN
the removal OF distilled spirits, and for conspirang
therein TO defraud she United states.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21

Commissionsr Of Emgration
II now appears by Mr.. Kapp's sworn statement
that no never the said Bridget uerrity, and Of
course had no legal knowledge OF the facts which
alone could give to the commissioners jurisdiction
over the sueecJ matter. Mr.. kapp further testiics
that was customary for him TO sign forty or NIFTY
o. puph printed applications " blank ~ ono time
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
SUPERIOR cuuaT-spsclAl TERM
Doubtful Practice Of Lawyers.


Before Judge Fithian.
Jane Mooney Us. the central Park, North ana East
Riper Railroad Company Ell ai--The plaintiff recov-
cred two judgments against the Central Park, North
and East River Railroad Company, and also the Hud-
son River Railroad Company; one for 81, $40 10 and
the other for $780, she afterwards assigned these
Judgments, upon which the discovery was made tina
release had been executed, or pretended to be
executed py her. Mr.. Reavy ana his brother were
her attorneys, and she swears that she never exc
ecuted release but alleges that t was obtained by
COLLISION between the attorneys for tue Central
Park. North and East River Railroad Company,
who had assisted In furnishing testimony against
the Hudson River Railroad Company, their
co.detendant and the Reavys. 1t appears
that Mr. B0okstaver, Of the firm OF Brown, Hall
Vanderpoel, had the management OF the case in his
hands. and that one ct the Raevys went to SEQ him
about 1t. Mr. Bo0Estaver agreed 70 give him $500
and guaranteed that the East River Company would
furnish him with testimony to secure Joint ludg.
ment against the Hudson River Company and the
EOst River Company, with the understanding that
should only DO enforcedsagainst the Hudson River
Company subsequently Mr.. Bookstaver obtained
an absolute release for both companies, which ls
now sought TO- be interpOsed against the execution,
but which plainti claims Is q forgery.
lA.AAt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
Simultaneous Sailing Of the Gunboats from
New York and the KAN Triumph Late
Atiaula) from the Dclaware-A Naval Battle
Ixnecfed.

Atiau,al from the Dclaware-A Naval Battle
Expected.
lFrom the philadelphia Press, Dec. 90
The rebel ram Atlanta, which has been iyln8 10
the Delaware ever since her arrival from savannah,
where she was captured. was lately purchased from
the government ostensbly by Hayu. Since the
purchase the vessel has been thoroughly re1tted,
and Is now In good sea-going condition. The de-
parlure or the Atlanta mas Irom week TO week been
delayed by some trivial excuse; Out lew days ago
she dropped down the Delaware TO Lewes. Her
movements have ali along been shrouded IN COM
pletc mystery, and lattery suspicious that she was
destined be used In the interest OF the insurgent
A STARTLING COINCIDENCE.
1t has been currently rumored that she was watch.
| Ing the spanish gunpoats at New York, ana last
evening as If in CONTINUATION Of tne ruinor the Two
| following d. spatches received simultaneously
81 the Office Oh the Pfess:-
The Triumph, a,e Atlanta, ssid v beong he
ss ws. 10 70 s
,. mn. orr,,. . Nfw osx, p.s ~ 49, W..
boats whose departure hns been hourly aaros se
past week took up position IN tho wake O. NE var
three weeks and following her steamed slowly down the
mSns,ration whateyer Twelve unnlsaei xaboas ys, re-
main at tho DelAmater works.
OMNIBUS.
That portion OF the telegram from Lewes which
says that dispatches were sent 10 the Triumph, 6a
Atlanta, before SHE went To sea, coupled with the
spanish gunboats, would seem to confirm the rumor
that the Triumph belonged to the Cubans.
JhE TRIUMPH
is powerful vessel, bum In the most approved man.
ner, aud in the event OF her meeting the Spanish
gunboats the latter would have no alternative bnt
light Her ses-golng qualities sreproSed ON her
As the matter now sta9ds it ls impossible TO say
what viii be the next development In this mystery
Before night may learn II the destruction Of the
modern Spanish Armada, and We may NOT. II thu
Triumph Is really Cuban vessel her presence upon
the sea must pay havoc WITH the spanish navy.
which has no man-of-war capable OF competing With
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
THE INTERNAL REVENUE BEIvsSs.

The following returns have been made BY the CON-
panies and institutions below, as the gross receipts
during the month OF November liable to taxatlon:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
The Divorce Mania.
Before Judge Freedman.

John Earaes Us. Ann Edmes.-Thls case came up
on two motions-one TO confirm the report OF tine
referee appointed to try the case, VINO gave his de-
csion In favor OF the applicant for divorce. and
the other to open the default and grant new trial,
on the ground that the principal witness for the
palntlIr committed perjury. Decision reserved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
gsooKiYa DbAao Of ALDERMEN.

'hite. Taxable, Soil6, at nvo per cent:
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

THAT MoUsrAcnE.-A lady friend
requests tho publication Of the fol-
lowing;
Oh, barber, spare that young
moustachc ! Touch not q single
hair, your razor, bruah and other
trash, must never venture there.
At last tho bud has bursLed out,
by much caressing taught, it's frail
young tendrils how they spout
then, barbor, touch it not. Though
we'll laid out and wido the fold,
when this young moustachc shoots,
tho sicliIy soil no moro can yield !:
oh, thon, guard we'll it's roots {: for
shoul Id thy murdorous blade sweep
DER that curved lips shadowy mist,
tho tender plants would bloom no
more: then, barber, oh dcsist !
Think Of tho fair young girl whose
lip was wont so oft to prcss that
budding mouth; it's sweet to sip
on think Of their distress ',Tis
unfcdgcd manhood's pride and
joy: with sighs and tears twas
bought, lot no rude stroke it's lifo
dostroy-oh, barber, touch it not !!
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
The Tax Bill.

Somebody proposes the follow
ing new alpendmonts to the tax
bill
For kissing pretty girl, ono
dollar.
For kissing Il homely one. two
dollars--tho extra amount boinr
added probably for the mans
folly.
For ladies kissing one another,
two dollars. Tho TAX is placed at
this ratein order to break up tho
custom altogcthor-it being re.
garded by our NJ. C.'s, az a piece
OF inoXcusable absurdity.
For cvery filtration, ten cents.
Every young man who has moro
than ono girl, is taxed fivo dol.
lars.
For courting in the kitchen,
twenty five cents.
Counting in tho parlor, ono dol
. T..
Counting in a romantic place,
five dollars and fifty cents there
after.
Seeing lady homo from church,
twenty-five cents.
Going from church without ac-
companying lady, five dollars.
Seeing ~ lady home from tho
Nine Society, five cents-the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to the relief of
disabled army chaplains.
For ladies who paint, fifty
cents.
For wearing q low-ncckcd dress,
one dollar.
For each curl on u lady's head
above ten, five cents.
For any unfair dovico for en-
trapping young men into matri,
mony, fivo dollars.
For wearing hoops larger than
eight feet in circumference, eight
cents for each hoop.
Old bachelors over thirty, nrc
taxed ten dollars, and banishcd to
Utah.
Each pretty lady is to be taxed
from twenty-five conts to, twenty
five dollars she is to fix the csti
mate Of her own beauty. 1t is
thought u very large amount is tc
be realized from this provision.
Each boy baby, fifty cents.
Each girl baby, ten cents.
Families having moro tn a n
eight babies are not to bo taxed
and for twins premium Of forty
dollars will he paid out Of the
funds accruing from tax on old
bachelors.
Each Sunday loafcr on the street
corners or about church doors to
be taxed his value, which is about
two cents.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

GIVING THE HEART -"Mother,"
said little boy, who had only
numbered three summons, "what
does it mean to give your heart to
God?"
The mother put down her SOW
ing, and looking at her boy, said:
"Charlie, do you love anybodyY'
With a look of surprise, tho
child answered, II love you; / love
my father, my sistor and Henry"
"Then you give your heart to your
father, to Henry, to your sister,
and to mo; and you show that
love by doing all you can for us,
and obeying our commands"
Tho child's face looked bright
with q now thought,
''And you ought" continued tho
mother "to love God hest, hecauso
Ho gave your father and mother,
and all your friends and comforts,
and He gave you His dear Son,
Jesus Christ, who came from
Heaven to die, that you may 1.-Two
forever"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
BLooMERs-THE WOMAN

BLooMERs-THE WOMAN IN
PANTALooNs. ~ A numbor Of
"bloomcrs," calling themselves
tho "National Dress Reform and
Equal Rights Association" met in
Washington on Wednesday night
to discuss tho great question of
pants and petticoats. The asso-
ciation seemed to bo composed of
two women in brooches, to wit ::
Doctrcss Mary Walker, of Wash.
ington, and Doctross Lydia Sayer
Hasbrouck, Syracuse, N. Y. The
audience was mostly composed of
young scamps who came for amuso
ment, aud " ho kept up tho most
boisterous demonstrations during
the proceedings. Doctrcss Wal.
ker presided, and opened the
speaking with stirring address,
which brought down tho house,
and sent the boys into ecstacios.
Doctress Hasbrouck, who saws
sho is on editor, followed at con
siderable length, concluding with
q regular attack upon President
Grant for his contempt Of women
in breeches. She said that she
had come to Washington to bo
chief Of the modiste department,
which sho inferred, from the Pres
idents course, he intended to SGT
up. She thought she could rcgu-
iato the pantaloon business, and
the boys urged hor on with cries of
"Go it, old gal, go it--and bully
for you," &c. She was particular
!y sovere upon tho President be-.
cause of his alleged refusal to sec
DR.. Mary Walker until she wore
the usual costume Of her Sex. At
tho conclusion Mrs. Dr.. Walker
announced that Miss Hasbrouck
had her premises all wrong. Pres.
ident Grant had mover said it, but
President Lincoln had remarked
that he was afraid to SEQ a woman
who wore pants.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
James Bowie and HenryG Clay,

James Bowie and Henry Clay,
Ono day Horny Clay, who d had
arrived in Frederick, maryland,
by stage coach from Wheeiibk,
met Roverdy Johnson in tho
street. 81 4. a.a., ,aii 80.
"Reverdy," ho said, ri >havo
just had IN extraordinary acqu'ain.
tance back hero at Cumberland.
A man got half my scat in tho
stage coach, a little, knotty, f'recls-
led fellow, and on the next seat
were a man and his wife, On the
third scat scat II couple Of biz
mon. ... ~..@ r
"Wo had no sooner started and
got clear Of Cumberland than ono
of tho big men on tho forward
scat lit cigar. He pufted and
putfcd till in little while the
stage coach was full Of strong
fumes and tho woman grew very
sick. Sho asked hor husband to
raise the window, and still unable
to bear tho smoke told him she
must lean upon his lap.
''Tho husband leaned over and
said TO the big man:
"My wife is sick. Please do
not smoke by her sido,'
"Tho Dig man smoked like Il
blast chimney and paid no heed
whatever. Tho woman grew
fainter and coughcd. My blood
was boiling, bnt know the man
could double mo up and. throw mo
out Of the window.
"Suddcnly tho little boing at
my side leaned forward, pulled q
long bowie knife out Of his cont
collar, and said to the smoking
giant.
"Yes you damned son.of.a pussy
cnt on tho female side I nm
James Bowie. Throw away that
cigar, or Ill split you into half
apples |"
"Tho man," concluded Mr.. Clay,
"droppcd the cigar like an auto:
maton, and wo had not a word
spoken for 30 minutcs."
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
I'D -

TYING A KNor.-Ayoung follow
was taking y slay ride with Il
pretty girl, when ho met a Mctho-
dist Minister, who was somewhat
celebrated for tying matrimonial
knots Oh short notice. Ho stop
ped him and asked hurricdly:
Can you tic knot for mop
eyes," said Brother b., II guess
80 when do you want it done 2"
"WelI, right away" was tho re-
ply; "is it Lawful, though, hero in
tho highway ?"
ooh, yes, this is rs good q place
us any-saic as in the church it.
self"
We'll, thon, I want knot tod
in my horses tail to keep it out OF
tho snow!" shouted the wicked
wng as ho drove rapidly away,
fearing lest tho minister in his
wrath should fall from grace.
That minister, no doubt, solilo-
quizod thus: "Now, as I an q
minister OF tho Gospel, Of course |
don't 'cuss,' but if [ wero a cussin'
man, and had that id rascal by
the throat. Id teach him that I
know how to do other things be.
sides tic knots"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
Chivalry.

tChivalry dates from the middle
0f tho 10th century. It's origin
was not unlike that Of the various
orders Of knighthood which are 30
intimately associated with it's his
tory. Some brave mon of gentle
blood, united themselves for the
purpose Of protecting the weak,
devoting their swords to tho work.
One Of their chief virtues was cour-
age, for without it their undertake
ing would havo been childish.
Chastity was enjoined, for it is tho
sentiment Of noble minds to re-
spect woman, and she s.ood in pc
'culiar danger in IN age Of brute
forcc.-Of all the weak, sho ap-
pealed most strongly to the chivaI-
rous adventurer, and this senti-
mont produced that devotion to
tho sex which was tho supreme
manifestation Of chivalry. Tho
knightIy character, consequently,
was exalted to IN almost incrcdi.
bic pitch, and tho dominion of wo-
man became unbounded. The
knight who had no lady-love was
regarded as a tree without fruit or
leaves, or body without soul.
An old writer Of medieval times
quantity observes "He who 10y
ally sorves his ladyo, will not only
be blessed to tho height of mans
felicity in this life, but will never
fall into those sins which will pre-
vent his happiness hereafter. Pride
will be entirely cffacod from tho
heart Of him who endoarors by
humility and courtesy to win the
grace of a ladyc. The truo faith
ofa lover will defend him from
the other deadly sins Of anger,
envy, sloth, and gluttony; and his
devotion to his mistress renders
tho thcughtirhpossible Of his con.
duct ever being stained with the
vice of incontinonce."
In those days tho education of
the woman corresponded to that
of the man. Sho was taught to
dress simply, to bear herself be-
eomlngly, and to be courteous to
NIL. She had some knowledge of
medicine, and was skilled to heal
the wounds which had been in
aicted in her behalf She did not
tremblo amidst dangers, or faint
at the sight Of blood, but was
thoroughly imbuod with the spirit
of the times. It is possible there
may be some exaggeration in what
is said Of tho position of woman in
the age Of chivalry, but still it was
a high one; the effect was good
then, and has been productive of
good until now, tho lofty consid-
Grafton in which tho Sex is hold in
all civilized countries being one of
the consequences Of this institu-
ton. ..,..