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New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
COMMODORE VANDERBILT STRUCK WITH APO
PLEXY

Troy, n. Y, Aug. 1S.-This evening" az
Vanderbilt about entering his room at
Congress Hall, Saratoga he fell down in apoplecte
fit. He Immediately carried in the room, and med
cal aid was summoned. Two physicians from this city
have gone up No one is allowed TO Mr.. Vanderbilt
aud the ply constantly at his bedside Every
effort making to keep the affair quiet IL Is supposed
that the excitement OF the brought the attack
aud from appearances the Commodore lies In very pre-
carious condtoa. His family have been summoned 10
his bedside
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

courage, carrying the enemy's positions by assault
splendidly. write without waiting to remove my
helmet.
Gen. p. II. Sheridan of the United States army
has arrived at the Kings headquarters at Pont-a-
Mousson, and has been received as a royal guest
Frederick, Duke of Schleswig, has issued mani
festo imploring all Germans to sustain Prussia.
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
THE so1rru Jersey MURDER.

John C. Ward, who murdered his mother on
Tuesday near Lopcncoming in South New-Jersey, has
heeo arrested and il now confined in the Camden County
Ja He eonresses the crime and states ths, Z was eom
III u ~ Ie will be tried at the October Term or
~ camden County Court OF sessions
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
THE WAR IN EUROPE.

THE TRIBUNE is the only netcspdper m INC
United states reeeirino R special dispatches from TIC
seat Of and JtRy represented oy Special CORE
spoadeRs ci bo PrussiaR aud French dr0'ies ana al
he leading capitals Thus far THE TRIBUNE dispatches
hoee been used, in imperfect form, oy fhe Ne@ iorS
Herald, World TiR,es aud They rere so used yes
teTddy 6y The Nelc- York Herald aud Stn.
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

LONDON, Thursday, Aug. IS, 1870.
Prince Murat has not yet returned to the army,
but continues to pass between the Duke of Gramont
and Mr.. Gladstone, having already crossed the Chan
mel several times There is no doubt that be is the
bearer of negotiations which look to peace
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
ANOTHER RAILROAD COLLISION.

At BOrdentown on Wednesday evening TWO
trains came in collision ON the Camden and Amooy hA
road BY some blunder the trains were moving ~ oPpo
site directions the track, and the rss "ss s
near being very serious The engines were sheu an"
the forward ears almost destroyed NO person. however
seriously injured.
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

an attack. So far nothing but the cavalry of the
Prussians is heard of; but they were yesterday
within twenty miles of Chalons, and were destroy
ing the railway at will"
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

one of the strongest places in the world occupied
near Metz position which enabled it to check the
enemy and gain precious time. The Prussians de-
cided to turn Metz, but Bazaine knew their
intention and crossed the Moselle in
several places at the saIhe time. He
was not surprised, as has been said. He
knew that he must soon meet the enemy and was
prepared. BY crossing the Moselle tht' French
intended to fall back ON Chalons but the Prussans
endeavored to cut the French line Four times they
attacked. and were repulsed with great loss. The
army of Bazaine continued its march, and may be
considered as certain to make junction with the
CORPS of MacMahon and Trochu This result the
Prussians have not been able to prevent, and it
changes the situation vastly. Bazaine will then be
at the head of larger forces than those opposed to
him, and when he wishes, may assume the offensive
This view of affairs is based on information from the
scene of the hostilities dated Tuesday, the 10TH"
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
Won MOLTKE'S STRATEGY.
METZ TO BE LEFT IN THE REAR, MASKED BY
TWO PRUssIAN CORPs-600,OOO PRUssIANs
MARCHING on PARIs-No PEACE TILL PARIS
Ry TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUyE1

LONDON, Thursday, Aug 1s, 1870
A special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at the
headquarters of the second army OF Prussia known
as the Army of the Rhine" under command OF
Prince Frederick Charles) writes on Friday. 18th
Should the French not accept battle outside OF
Metz two corps will be left to mask the fortress and
the main body win march toward Paris. The
Prussians have at the least 100000 men advancing on
French soil, and as many more in reserve. All
talk of peace before the occupation of Paris is
laughed at"
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19
ENGLISH REPORTS OF FRENCH MOVEMENTS.

A JUNCTION EXPECTED BETWEEN BAZAINE AND
MAC MAHoN-FOoD SCARCE AT METZ.
LONDON. Thursday. Aug Is, 1870.
The junction of the armies of Bazaine and
MacMahon is momentarily expected at Vitry -le-
Francais, near Chalons where the French are ex-
pected to make new stand.
The Commandant at Metz, on account OF the de-
fiGiency OF food, drives away the fugitves who
throng into the city.
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

vosges Mountains after the battle OF aguenau retreated
to Lunevie, Nancy, Commercy, and thence, 1t is In
ferred fen back toward Chaon closely pursued by the
Crown Prince Frederick william, with the Army OF the
South. On the 18th inst, the advance guard OF this
Prussan army had reached Blesne % miles by railway
from Chalons On the day. the right wing OF the
Prussians. known the Amy Of the saar, under Cen
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

The above map shows the whole theaer OF operations
between the Rhine and Paris The fortresses of Btehe
Srasbourg and Pfalsburg invested and beseged
by the OF the Prussan army, which, to the
number of 100000 men, known to be across the Rhine
and on French territory The lines OF retreat of the
French toward Paris are also clearly indicated. The
remnant OF MacMahons Corps which escaped from the
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

FART OF BAzAINE's ARMY FORCED BACK INTO
METZ-THE THIRD PRUssIAN CORPS sUs-
TAINs THE ONSLAUGHT OF FOUR CORPS OF
THE FRENCH-THE CROWN PRINCE MOVING
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

EDMOND ABOUT's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Win
MARSHAL MMAHON AFTER THE BATTLE.
New-York tribune., 1870-08-19

see Foar,b r"se.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

such all through the South, where ne
made his extensive thcft.n Here he bowed
TO Browler, who bowed back again.
81 have been known in the South rs an
upright but sadly unfortunate merchant,
who was ruined by the Vaccinations of
his principal clerk, Now briefly say,
that lam the criminal and MEiVan Colt
the innocent man i was tho forgor, the
wrong doer, and | thought my operations
were unknown 20 any but myself but was
mistaken. Van Colt knew me; Van Colt
imagined bad all to lose If / was dis.
covered, aud by the earnest entreaiics Of
his brave sisters he did steal com.
paratiyely small sum and fed, leaving a
letter for me explaining his conduct, and
solemuly assuring me that all hopes
of discovering him would be useless
The storm broke, remained passive and
let il lcrnent aud settle as il would. The
odium was heaped ON Van Colt, and /
escaped | settled according to law, and
have since been able TO re.make my
broken fortunes, just as the savior of my
Iame is discovered and thrown into iail
for crime he never committed. lie sends
for me, having kept track OF me, and here
l am, beginning to reotify the infamous
yet generous error of his reputation, by
setting him right with those who will be
the happiest 10 know the truth"
We all made dash for old Browler
and his sisters, ypwing as loud as our thick
voices would fa us that we knew all
along that he was shamming, and
begging he would forgive us. He was
guilty of little dampness and his three
sisters Of great deal.
Young O'Neih was very penitcnt, but
Browler told him he did just right, and
was pretty smart at 1t too, and they were
great chums after they got settled again.
Mr.. O'Ncil settled up dollar for dollar, and
took Browler in as even partner,
They said Van Colt got a perfect ova-
tion when he went South, and his sisters
married off-with n vengeance Baxter
says he believes il was a regular put.up
job all around, but he only stands by that
as bluff, as Baxter's stock is awfully low
with US fellows since the bullets and
shackles es-PUtRdm's MdgdziRe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

SOh, do you want ono Of miro. .aun.iet, a.
said Eddie, looking up delinhtcJ. III IlIG
Yes i said, Il want one TO keep shat =
may show Il 10 you when yon are snlln. a'-a
People say OF our nation that we ne
writing history every day. You. haYv..
been writing history today. Your mcsisaH
Iuu OF II now-the whole picture 10 fuil,of--
u You have written a great deal ffDp a. a
small boy only six years old. Your lace -
Is bard and cold, and an scanned over with
scars OF battles and Of fights in which
pride and selhshness are the victors. A1sys-T
one looking Into your face wohld Know ,. =
that you are q bad boy and coward, and - ~
mat there was not much promise In your =
young years of q noble manhood Yonos
can grow 30 be n good bog andra GOOD
man, and may see the time you will .bluahlfis
turo" lfGl - ~ II ''fS " 49,
| If little boy has good, kind, lowing y
neatt, his hce will appear handsome; no,
ms''er now sunburnt be is or how freck-
lcu or now irregular his features are, the.
| goodness and sweetness will shine out
just as the light shines out OF a lantesn, IL
will illuminate the paths Of others too, and
/ he will make every one with whom he ase
| sociates happier and better. rsH
Every child Is Of real use in the world,'
even II he is blind, or has to walk on :
crutches, or so crippled that he cannot 2
walk at all God hasa work for hinto do,
lie can comfort eopie ons who is in troutle,s
or he can be so cheerful that his iniuenca
viii be ielt BY the whole family Yaks q
| have known some litfle children who
sconled 10 be, all the sunshine that there,
was IN their homes, all the comfort and
blessing that their parents had--littlo
hands always ready 10 help, and little feet
ready TO run on kindly errands, and dnars
| little hearts overllowiDg with love and
tenderness yNud'gu usdsNiYlfwwO rcnvy
| The blessing of God goes with-such-
| darling children, and n Chey love Him ana
| v,.ssf@ X ui--. = ~ a. e-i1ss, ms giucv
| wiltbe' sufficient for them even unto tue -
end ChiidrtapS Hour. ainfs "a sHh
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04
Remarkable Rains,

THERE are, sometimes, real showers of
very unreal rain. 1t is stated by an old wri-
ter that in Lapland and Finmark, about a
century ago, mice of a peculiar kind we're
known to fall from the sky and that such
an event was sure to be followed by n
good year for foxes. A shower of frogs
fell, near Toulouse, in 1904. A prodigious
number of black insects, abou. an inch in
length, descended in snow storm at
Pakrolf, Russia, in 1897. On one occa-
sion, in Norway, the peasants were aston
ished at finding n shower Of rats peltiug
down upon their heads. Showers of fishes
have heen numerous
At Stanstead, in Kent, in 1886, a pas.
turefleld was found one morning covered
plentifully with fish, although there is
neither sea nor river, lake nor fish pond
near AT Allahabad, in 1889, an English
officer saw a good smart down-pour OF
fish, and soon after thousands of small
dead fish were found upon the ground
Scotland has had many of these showers
of fish, as in RossshiFe, in 1929, when
quantities of herring fry covered the
ground at Islay,in 1S30,when a large mum.
Der of herrings were found strewn over a
field after heavy gusty rain; at Wick,
much more recently, when herrings were
found in large quantities in q field mile
away from the beach. In all these, and
numerous other cases, when liberal al
lowance has been made for exaggeration
the remainder can be explained by well
understood causes
Stray winds blowing from the sea ol
river; a waterspout licking up the fish
out of the water; whirlwind sending
them hither and thither-all these are in
telligible. The rat shower in Norway
was an extraordinary one. Thousands OF
rats were taking their annual excursion
from hilly region to the lowlands, when
whirlwind overlook them, whisked them
up and deposited them in field at some
distance, doubtless much to the astonish.
inent of such rats as came down alive
The so.called showers of blood have had
their days of terror and marvel, and
have disappeared. Not that any one
ever saw such a shower actually
fall, but red spots have occasionally
been seen on walls and stones, much
to the popular dismsy. Swammer-
dam, the naturalist, told the people OF
Hague, two centuries ago, that those red
spot were connected with some phenom
ens of insect life, but they would not be-
lieve him, and insisted that the spots were
real blood, and were portents of evil times
to come. Other naturalists have since
confirmed the scientific opinion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04
A Potent Charm.

Twenty-three years ago-or little over
"a man, who was then young, set up in
the grocery and dry goods business in a
small village in Maine He was known .
as froe-hearted, ioYial fellow; and rs 3
the habits of those times were not such as,
they are happily now, was quite as ready
ms any of his neighbors in taking a glass
or two Of rum. Indeed, his best friends
became somewhat alarmed for him. fear-1ss
ing that his fate was likely to become that -
of a systematic drunkard. One day. the =
clergyman who Otficiated in the district
happened to say in the presence of this !,
man (whO undoubtedly had superstitious
quality about him), that he had a charm OF ~
amulet the possession of which would =
surely lead man to competence or for
tune. The remark was noted, and great
desire was expressed by the person in n,
question to possess such valuable article,
The clergyman said he had many evi-
dences Of the efficacy of the article; but
certain sacrifices were demanded of its t,os- =! !
SCISSOR which he felt afraid hisunfortunate
friend might promise 30 make, but would
forget To carry out, when the virtue of the
charm would depart and never be restor-
ed But this objection was not allowed
10 stand in the way Of the receipt OF such
valuable boon as the amulet was 10
prove, for the strongest promises OF hdel- so
llN 10 MLattNtt IbithtNlbA w A4A-
posed were given. The good pastor gave
his consent TO a trial, and in due time pro-
duced small package, bound in leather,
which he gave to the young tradesman,
telling him that so long as he kept it
about his person, and so long as he never
tasted drop of intoxicating liquor,
wealth would begin to come, and continue
70 flow into his Golfers. The conditions
were accepted, and most faithfully oh
served, and the amulet worn until a few
weeks ago, when its owner died, a worthy,
wealthy man. After his funeral II was
found in one of the pockets OF his choth-
ing, and opened. The only thing in itat
was circular piece of card on which <.
could be family discerned the written
words, which constitutes the moral OF this
true tale IemperatS Aaotts ii6 u'e Surea
Sources Of Prosperity, and gte Best Ffo.
R0ters If Virtue" s'''14
-f-r a.--s fNs rI ,arif
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

which, the Professor informed us, is tho
true result and we have faith TO believe
it is without making the calculation in the
old way. According to this easy and sim
ple mode of arriving at the square of any
number which repeats itself by three
figures, number in billions may be
squared by itself in less time than Dexter
would trot mile-the rapidity of the
process increasing in each case with the
degree of dexterity. We feel, for our own
part, that il is an intense satisfaction to
understand just how this thing is done,
and, therefore, publish ii that our readers
may experience the same satisfaction
Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04
Kogues Cheated.

Two rogues in Albany were recently
sold very neatly. A shrewd citizen had
Just drawn twenty five hundred dollars
from bank, and they saw him put 1t in
his pocket book, and, mistaking him for
stranger from the country, determined to
get his money. He heard them talking
together, and saw them following him,
and, suspecting their object, determined TO
trap them The story is good one
One of them asked, "Can you tell me
where Hudson street isS
"Don't know. Pm q stranger in the
city; Just come from Cumberland" replied
the agent, remembering that he had been
"spotted" as a "countryman by the
young man who propounded the query.
After answering the question, the agent
continued on up North Pearl street as he
entered Sherman's real estate agency office,
he noticed that his two friends" still
dogged his steps.
They remained outside the door, await
ing his return, surmising, no doubt, that
he would not remain there long. And
they were not disappointed, tor in few
minutes "their man made his appearance
again on the street.
OF course they were totally ignorant of
what his business was in the Office. Be
ing aware that these men were following
him for no good purpose, the agent very
wisely left all his money with his friend,
Mr.. Sherman, and then stuffed his wallet
with scraps of newspapers.
lie then sauntered GUS, determined TO
"see the thing out"
He passed up Maiden Lane, crossed
Eagle Street, and was going along near
the Capitol Park, when he was again ac-
costed by one of the men, who inquired
of him What time il was.
Can't tell you; left my watch at
home," replied the agent.
Can yon give me change for ten
dollar notet"
"Guess 1 can accommodate YOU" replied
the agent A. that the sharper handed a
greenback To the agent, and the latter
drew forth his wallet, stuffed with scraps
Of newspapers. He no sooner did SO,
than the thief saatched the wallet from
his hand, and ran off, with the speed Of a
deer. tlstNttN 7 nf9N"
OfeeourAe, the agent did not putsue,
but chuckled TO himself oyer his good
luck In getting $40 for an old wallet hlled
with newspapers. He expressed himself
well satisfied with The exchange,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04
.eUPORFRYI9
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rRS~, sHHT 59hS 4. YHrrruR- - -.
WHo, looking bacxaard nom his nr.nhosjd, y prlsne
Sees not the spectre OF his misspont timcf
,... And through the shade
~ ahlnefel pypreFe, plantes thiclS Behird,i To-
heafs no reproachfnl whisper on the wind,
xoio Fpm his loved de@tf ir-ttf,n :
VIII Who bears no trace OF fashion's evil ooursei
VINO shuns thu sting, @ terrible romoref
.,f Who does not cast RNW'A
on Tue thronged pages OF his memory'a book.
~ times sad and half reluctant look. ~
Regrctful Of tho pasti -
Ahs, the evil which We faln would shun ~
Weuo, md leave the wished for good n undone ~
,l,sa 4 O0r strength to-day ~
~ ~ ont 70 70 morrow 8 weakness, prone to fasl.a f
NOVt''O 'Onho' unpr0utablo servants all sIl th
1tN Are we Away.
etwho, tins looking backward fhis yesrs
feelsn9t his eIelds wet with grsteful tosrs
-ttitt If he hath lyeen A
= !rrermifetS Y9sk sndl lsiqlnl as ha wase ALA 10
~ cneer m some cnnobling cause
bTth1 uis fellow hieh3 l.gurtl .ngilo ~
IftS hsthfifd6en tbe outcist or iet in ''H ~
nylUf sunshine 10 tho cell Of sim; uIfGW 81.
=. -. III be hath lent .. ft.. A
sttenS St6toA the weak, sfd IN an hour II hsed,sai
ONaf the epAerinQ mindless Of his creed LIS tr
- Or home, hath bent, -
Ati-l4t tuli'A .ttlg sfiil 50 taa4-i Gift
He has netllyed IL vain. And while he rivess sol
Ihe praise TO HIm in whom be moves and lives
.-HStsN WitR thaakftii heart, p 3 III y 1'ld
Ae gaEes hsckyafa, and wrlh hope before. 49,.
hpowins that nom HIS works he never more
lah ,uuCan henoeforth prt. C1af1oi Do
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

THE heart Is six inches In length, teur
In diameter, and beats 10 times per minute, =.
A,2O0 times per hour, 00,e00 times per day,
and 81, ,T70, 900 timea per year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04
Mother.

Lamartine tells story that exquisitely
illustrates mothers loVe:1 In sesae
spring freshet, river widely washed its -
shores and rent away bough whereon q q
bird had built cottage for her summer
hope. Down the white and whirlIng .
81 lream dcifted the green branch, its wicker
cup Of unfledged song, and tiuttering b0-si
side il as 10 went, the mother bird Un-T
needing the roaring river, on she WENT.
her cries of agony and fear piercing the i,
pauses in the storm. How like the love
the child she had plucked from her heart. =
all over the world Swept away by pas -
sion that child might be, Il matteEea not
though he was bearing away with him
the fragrance Of the shattered rO0f.tee,
vet that mother was with him. a Ruth
through all his life, and. q Rachel at his
death
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

A Nlsw sporting mineral spring has,
been accidentally developed near Sara
itoga, N. y. IL throws water several ieet
high, similar TO the Geysers OF loeiasa
and California
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-04

AwRtrBR in the kodR0dicaI Messenger
estimates tho amount spent yearly in the
United States Tor into xiceting drinks at
nearly a billion and . half OF dollars. lie
shows that tl1s sum would build 50pOO
ohurchesand parsonages, and supply a
minister 70 each would support 10000
home missionaries falpish every man,
womGn and child In the country with q
school wherever there q posI ofioe, and
do multitudes Of other things 70 elevate
and bless the race.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-17

RECORDER DUMoNT's COURT, FIFTH DIS
rR1CT tAlgiers) George Washington hay
sullied his patronymic by stealing thirty
dollars in greenbacks and lot of clothing,
was examined, and the charge against him
being fully sustained, committed to the
first district court for trial.
Lewis Robinson was arrested on charge
of DEMONSTRATING. The horse was stolen
some FIVE months ago, and. found by the
owner in Robinson's possession, who asserts
that he bought the animal in good faith. He
gave bonds to appear for examination.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-17

A GAME OF BALL UNDER PRoTEsT.-The
game last Sunday on the Park, between the
competing Lone Stars and Southerns, was
one OF the most exciting of this season, and
gathered very large number of people
mostly friends of the clubs. Before the
game opened the Stars entered their protest
against the play, as one of the players in the
Southerns, Benton, right field. is not q
member. The subject will be settled by
laws which govern the association, as a
clause refers particularly to such cases.
The Southerns made twenty-five runs to the
Stars twenty
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-17
LICENSE NOTICE.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE,
City Hall, New Orleans, May Z, 1870.
TINE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS BE
i speotfuliy called to the following section tSQ OF
the lice ordinance for the year 1871, viz:
parties acting in contraveuton OF the provisions
of this ordinance, by either doing business without
any or under an improper license, FAILING TO
HANG UP OR EXHIBIT THEIR LICENSE
WHEN CALLED UPON To DO SO. or tranfering
and accepting transfer of license shall be liable to
for the year, and Of the fne imposed, without pre-
JUDGE to the rights Of the city to any other remedy
provided for by law"
Ons-han Of every such fine TO 60 to the informer.
JOHN 8. WALTON.
my7 I'M Administrator Of Finance.