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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-21

JUDGMENT AGAINST THE CORPORATION
me case OF Stoekett against the Corporation
Tor glazing in the school buildings of the Third
District, heretofore noticed ia TIVE STAR re-
moved last week from Justice Smith to Justice
Walter, has been decided for the Plaintiff the
Corlors ti0n, afer having had the case removed.
not making any defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-21

ALARMS OF FIRE.-The alarm of fro ,,,r,o,
i'm from box Al at one O'Clock YESTERDAY va.
caused by the burning Of counter in the iiono,
store Of Crandell & Coon, on street. near 18th
The Fire Department was called ont again be-
tween i've and six O'Clock p. m, on account o,
the burning of a foul en- mney of house :63 Mis-.
souri, avenue; but in neither case was the appa-
rztus brought into service
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22
FultOn's First Stea M boat.

A correspondent of the Genera Courier
relates the following story of the 'Kate
Morgan" the little steamer which for more
than generation has piled on Cayuga lake,
her owners obeying the behest of the first
proprietor to run her till she busts :"
Before the Chancellor Livingstone stem
med the current Of the Hudson, yet after
the little ClermoHt had stirred the quieter
waters of the Collect Pond, the whistle If
the Kate Morgan awoke the echoes in
Taughanic Glen, and her paddle. wheel
dashed spray upon Cayuga bridge. There
is bit OF romance attaching to her name
and building.
Old General Morgan, of revolutionary
fame, had noble estate on the western
bank of the lake, not far from where the
present Wells College now stands. Be
tween his only daughter, lovely girl of Is,
and young Fulton, had long existed ten
der attachment, which, however, the power
ty and obscurity of Robert led the General
severely to frown upon. Fulton went to
New York. lie labored long years in per-
fecting his invention; his day of triumph
came. and then he wrote to the stern fet ether,
relating his success, and asking for the
daughters hand.
Nay" wrote back the incrcduous old
soldier, 'Iil believe what | see with my
own eyes. Come you back, scapegrace, to
the lake; build and sail a steamboat past
my own door, and then, and not till then,
shall you have my daus hter Kate
Need l say that Fulton came joyfully
I.nl- IL AZ cta hnilt o,,,,ol, ,1,
as circumstances would permit; that she
was launched, and, in due course of time.
did triumphan,ly sail past the Generals
door! But let me add that. according to
an express stipulation, made by the sly
Robert, in case he succeeded, when the Kate
Morgan sheered in toward the General S
dock, small boat was seen pushing out,
containing the original Kate, her grim faith
er, snd gentleman III clerical vestments.
They were soon on board, and there, amid
the waving of flags, the ringing Of bells, and
the blowing of whistles, the proud inventor
and his propder bride we're made one. A
glorious sweep up and down the lake com,
pleted the first bridal trip by steam ever
known in this country.
Before we leave this historic boat let US
go below moment. Here are the old
fashioned engines, inscribed fireman, Cart
wright & Co" They were the first engine
builders in the United States, and furnished
both Fulton's and Fltchs boats. Cartwright
was the father of the well-known Peter
Cartwright, the Western backwoods preach
er.
Glance now at the cabin. Its upholster-
irg was furnished by A. I. Stewart, at that
time an enterpr;sing young tradesman,
keeping little seven-bynine shop in
Chambers street. Though the lustre of the
goods has long since passed away, their
durability remains to attest the honesty and
good judgment Of the young dealer, and by
which he has since risen to be the foremost
merchant in our country.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

their su, roundings are of questionable pro-
priety. With these precautions you may
travel safely, and sojourn at wavsides and
watering places pleasantly. The people
you meet are part of your recreation, and
you are part of theirs.
The man who is too simple to understand
these prudential guards, or who is such an
optimiss that be despises caution, had much
better stay at home. His inexperience. or
his romantic confidence, will bring him to
grief il he travels. His pocket will be pick
ed. or, what is worse, because more en-
during misfortune, be will make "entang-
ling alliances" which mag siterward prove
anything but pleasant reminders Of his
travels. You can "pass the butter" or ten
der thanks ''ior the cream" without chang
ing references. You can lend your Ledger,
Or borrow your neighbours New York paper,
without the tormaity of comparing creden-
tials. But beware Of travelling confdences.
Do not accept any mau's pretensions, fur
ther than to listen with poiteness and re-
serve your action. Keep behind tie con.
ven,ional hedge till time and evident pro-
priety show that it may be broken down.
You have right to stand politely on the
defensive, and no sensible man or woman
will think the worse Of you for it. Nor, be-
tween gentlemen, will such CAUTION be any
bar to pleasant social ntercourse.-Phild>
delphia Ledger.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22
PHILOSOPHY OF TRAVELLING.

The travelling world, which includes ali
who can possibly get away from their daily
engagements, is now in motion. And to
the number OF those who travel for pure rec
reatiuu is to be added such wise citizens as
tiud ready excuse Tor moving about on
business pretenses, at the season of the year
whcu travelling is most fashionable.
The charm Of travelling is in encounter
ing new faces as well as new scenery.
Ii is hard, we know, to live upon the
maxim that "al the world" is rogue, and
that "his wife" is a confederate. Nor is it
necessary to be quite SO harsh in our judg-
ment. But, on the other hand, it is not
quite prudent to fancy that ali the smiles
one meets with the beams of pure benevo-
lence, and that all the ready courtesy en-
couutered is dlsinteres'ed poI,eness. Mos.
men are aware that they have personal OBJ
iecls in view, the ceuer OF which IS that i'm
portant parsonage, self; and they may,
therefore, safely conclude that other people
are quite likely to be selfish 100. Extra
pohteness irom strangers should, of course,
be met with politeness but It does not de-
mand that he recipient shall carry his
courtesy to the extent OF placing himself IN
strangers power. II is safest to keep Out
OF the shower Of gushing benevolence and
too abundant and airy courtesy.
You may talk to your nelghbor in a rail
way car, or at a hotel table, or associate
with him in strange place under casual
introduction, and yet be under no obligation
10 continue the acquaintance aflerward
You may make your chance intercourse
pleasant, and be entertained and benefited
by strangers, unless you happen to know
thev are undesirable, or chante to see that
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22
Social Honor.

Every person should cultivate a nice
sense Of honor. In hundred different
ways this most fitting adjunct of the true
lady or gentleman is often tried. For im-
stance, one is guest ef family where,
perhaps, the domestic machinery does not
run smoothly. There is sorrow i'll the
house unsuspected BY the outer world.
Sometimes it is dissipa,ed son, whose CON
duct is shame and grief TO his parents;
sometimes relative whose eecentricilies
and pecuiarities are cloud on the home.
Or, worst Of all, husband and wife may not
be in accord, and there nay be often bitter
words spoken aud harsh recriminations. In
any of these eases tie guest is in honor
ound to be b!iLd and deaf, so far as people
without are concerned. Ii gentle word
within can do any good, it may well be said
but to go forth and reveal the shadow OF an
unhappy secret to any one, even your near
est friend. Is an act Of indelicaey aud mean
ness unparalleled. Once III the sacr d pre-
cincts Of any home. admitted to its privacy,
sharing its life, all that YOU can see and
hear is sacred trust. 1t is as really con
to gossip of such things as it
would be to steal the silver or borrow The
books and forget to return them,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22
A sum MER DAY.

There's a gaping rent in the curtain
That longs for q needle and thread,
There's q garment that ought to be finished,
And q book that wants to be read.
There's letter that ought to be answered,
There are clothes to fold away,
And know these tasks are wanting,
And ought to be done to-day.
But how can mend the curtain,
While watching this silvery cloud;
And how can l finish the garment,
When the robin calls so loud
And the whispering trees are telling
Such stories above my head,
That can but lie and listen,
And the book is all unread.
If try to write the letter,
am sure one half the words
Will be in the curious language
OF my chattering friends. the birds.
The Iilacs bloom in the sunshine,
The roses nod and smile,
And the clothes that ought to be folded
And ironed must wait awhile.
I lie in the chestnut shadows,
And gaze at the summer sky,
Bidding the cares and troubles
And trials of life pass by.
The beautiful chesnut blossoms
Are falling about my feet,
And the dreamy air is laden
With their odors rare and sweet.
The honey bees hum in the clover,
The grasses rise and fall,
The robin stops and listens,
AS he hears the brc wn thrush call
And the birds sing to me softly,
The butterfly fite away
Oh ! what could be sweeter than living
This beautiful summer day!
-Argosy
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

In the chiefs Office, at New Orleans, re-
Gently, very pretty, bue-eyed. coque,tsh
locking creature made her appearance, aud
demanded an interview. 'In what can |
oblige you madam: inquired the police OF
fetal. Are you the chiet, sir:' Il have
that honor Are you married man.
Now this is a question that modest bache-
lors find it difficult to reply TO without
bushing. Nevertheless, the officer bravely
a, swered in the negative. Il am sorry fox
this continued the lady, 'for desire to
consult you on q delicate subject The
chief balanced himself, hr>, on one foot and
then Oh the other, looking fu.liyely, the
while at his visitor. and finally inquired,
"IIow delicate?' "Why. sir, my child has
been stolen by its degraded father, who's
abuse of me has compelled me to seek other
protection. Unless you hare been mother
YOU canuo, understand my grief
Ms. l. vermore, the celebrated lady ora
tor, was interviewed at railroad station Ill
a town in Maine, where she had been speak
ing the night before, by y tall, angular,
spectacled woman. Mrs. Livermore was
asked: Are YOU married woman?'
Yes Husband livingr' Yes"
"What does he do?' whatever lie
chooses" II mean what does he do for :.
livins?' "Whateyer he chooses" Rich
"ue wouldn't say So" II N Any chill
dren q Yes, two" How Old - Mrs. Liv-
ormore gave her the desired information,
and she exclaimed: "Oh! thought there
was family of little oues, and thoughs
You'd better be home tending to en-.
You're mighty smart, bat | wanted to ask
YOU some questions NOW, added Mrs.
Livermore, who are you?" The woman
told her. Are you married p YES .
very fatally. "ls your husband dead 2
No; suppose he is in California we're
divorced" "Oh! aud yon thought to teach
me my domestic duties" There WAS a
litter ran around he room, for the women
had no, been at al private in their eonver-
srton.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

around him. Charles -come here!
command you-I-I--, II beg you-tell
me rho is this man?'
Only two persons heard the answer that
came family from the lips of Charles Thomp-
son:
'YoUR SON.
When day broke over the black sand
hills, the guests had departed from Mr..
Thompson's banquet-halls. The lights still
burned dimly and coldly in the deserted
rooms-deserted by all but three figures,
that huddled together in the chill drawing
room, as il for warmth. One lay in drunk
en- slumber on a couch /; at his feet sat he
who had been known as Charles Thompson;
and beside them, haggard and shrunken to
half his size, bowed the fyure Of Mr..
I thompson, his gray eye fixed, his elbows
upon his knees, and his hands clasped over
his ears, rs if to shut out the sad, entreat-
ing voice that seemed to fill the room.
God knows did not set about to w;lful-
ly deceive. The name that l gave that
night was the first that came into my
ihought-the name of one whom l thought
dead-lhe dissolate companion of my shame.
And when you questioned further, l used
the knowledge that I gained from him to
touch your heart 10 set me free-only, |
swear, for that But when you told me
who you were, and first saw the opening
Of another lie before me-then-then-.
O, sir, if l was hungry, homeless, and reck-
less when | would have robbed you of your
gold, | was heart-sick, helpless and desper-
ate when l would have robbed you of your
love-
The old man stirred not. From his lux
urious couch the newly found prodigal
snored peacefully.
Il had no father could claim. l never
knew home but this. was tempted. |
have been happy-very happy
He rose and stood before the old man.
DO not fear that | shall come between
your son and his Inheritance. To-day
leave this place, never to return. The
world is large, sir, and, thanks to your kind
ness, now see the way by which an honest
livelihood is gained. Goodbye. You will
not take my hand? Well, well. Good
bye
lie turned to 90. But when he had
reached the door he suddenly came back,
and, raising with both hands the grizzled
head, he kissed it once and twice.
Charles
There was no reply.
Charles 7
The old man rose with frightened air,
and tottered feebly to the door. 1t was
open. There came to him the awakened tn
multi Of a Great city, in which the prodigars
footsteps were lost forever Oterland, for
,t,lY
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

A physician in London has Invented an
electrical machine with which be can make
the human body entirely transparent. He
puts you between lin and the light, and
then he can examine your interior as plain
ly as if you were made of glass. You have
the stomach ache, say the doctor lights you
up, sees that ache tocGng around in there
among your works, and then be goes for
IL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

A stranger in printing Office asked tho
"devii' what his rule Of punctuation was.
Il set up as long AS | can hold my breath.
tlen | pat in comma when cape insert
a semicolon; and when | want chew OF
tobacco, | make paragraph"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

II has been scientifically discovered thar
we have no further use for the "httls bus
bee," as honey can be madA better ara
cheaper By new rrtefs F-sg mus, -
in,, SONS oihe1 tusipets,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

The Fon du Lac, Wis, Commonwealth
describes wedding which its editor attend
ed, at Oshkosh 1t says: During the cer..
monv the bride and bridegroom took each
other about the waist and snapped gum.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-22

The old man rose with frightened air,
and tottered feeby to the door. 1t was
open. There came to him the awakened tn
multi Of a Great city, in which the prodigars
footsteps were lost forever Orerland, for
,JHIY.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-04
Napoleon's Proclamation.

The following proclamation of the Emperor,
addressed to the French nation, has aroused the
greatest enthusiasm, not alone in the army but
in all circles:
FREScIIMEN There are, in the life of a
people. solemn moments, when the national
honor violently excited gathers itself up ire
sistibly, rises above all other interests, and ap-
plies itself with the single purpose of directing
the destinics of the nation. One of those de-
cisive hours has now arrived for France. Prus-
sia, to whom we have given evidence during
and since the war Of 1866 of the most concllla-
tory disposition has held our goodwill Of no
account, and has returned our torbcarance 0y
encroachmcnts. She has aroused distrust in all
and has made of Europe q camp where reign
disgust and fear of the morrow. a final Incl
dent had disclosed the instability of the inter-
national understanding and shown the gravity
of the situation. In the presence of her new
pretensions Prussia was made to understand
our claims. They were cvadcd, and followed
with contemptuous treatment. Our country
manifested profound displeasure at this action,
and quickly war cry resounded from one end
of France to the other.
There remains to US nothing but to con6de
our destines to the chance of arms. We do
not make war upon Germany whose indepen-
dence we respect we Pleuge ourselves tnaI
the people composing the germanic nationality
shall dispose freely Of their destinies. As for
us, we demand the establishment of state OF
things guaranteeing our security and assuring
the future.
We wish to conquer durable peace, based
on the true interests Of the people, and to as
sist in abolishiAg that precarious condition OF
things when all nations are forced to employ
their resources in arming against each other.
The glorious flag of France, which we once
more unfurl in the face of our challengers, is
the same which has borne over Europe the civ
ilizing ideas of our great revolution.
1t represents the same principles; it will in
sprc the same devotion. Frcnchmcn go to
place myself at the head of that valiant army
which is, animated by love Of country and de-
votion to duty That army knows its worth,
for it has seen victory follow its footsteps in the
four quarters of the globe. l take with me my
son. Despite his tender years, he knows the
duties his name imposes upon him, and he IS
proud to bear his place in the dangers of those
who fight our country. May God bless our et-
forts. A great people defending Il just cause is
invincible.
NAPOLEON.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-04
NOTES ON THE FOREIGN WAR.
Necessity of Wars to European Rulers.

Europe is full of restless, turbulent and dis
contented spirits who live in agitation and revo.
luton. The great cause of this discomfort and
restlessness on the part of the European peo-
pie is the want of bread and employment.
A hungry man is fit for any desperate ven
ture, and is not to be trusted. The great Eng
lish drmatist said that "He that hath no music
in his soul is fit for treason, stratagem and
spoils" But if Shakespeare had written, he
that hath no bread in his stomach is fit for the
desperate crimes which he attributes to the un-
fortunate man who has no appreciation of mu-
sic, the truth of his assertion would be more
apparent and more readily granted than it is.
Europe is full of those characters whose
heads become full of war and revolution in the
same proportion as their stomachs are empty of
bread and meat.
In times of peace, these hungry and disaffec-
ted elements resolve themselves into secret So
cieties, and these secret societies become the
prolific source of all sorts of dangerous schemes
and disorders, to threaten the safety of the body
polite. They are terror to the French gov
ernment and the Emperor feels that he is all
the time on magazine, which may at any mo.
ment explode, overturning his government and
driving his family, beggars, 10 the four quarters
of the globe.
All these turbulent elements can be employ
ed, and their minds diverted for the time being,
from emeutes insurrection and revolution at
home by foreign war. Thus the Emperor
goes to war, not for the sake of war, but for the
sake of peace, upon the same principle that
the shreped husband enlisted for a soldier, not
to get into fight abroad, but to keep out of
more disagreeable one at home, than he expec-
ted to be engaged in elsewhere.
The cankering and fostering sores on the
European body polite, are healed by foreign
wars, and among the European peoples the
price of domestic peace is foreign war
Louis Napoleon may have overreached him
self in his last venture, and the splendor of his
reign, with the historic renown of the name of
Bonaparte may be again eclipsed by another
Waterloo But we do not think that this war
is going to destroy dynasty or establish one,
even if the issue is decided against the French
arms. The French Empire is not Europe now,
and there is not such concentration of power
in the hands of Napoleon, as to make it nee
essary that the universe shall change front" in
order that the equilibrium may be preserved.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-04

A HINT TO MARRIED FoLKs.-There is d
place in Ohio called Harmony, where dwell
couple who have not spoken for twenty-one
years. 1t seems that she had occasion to re-
prove her lord shortly after their marriage, and
told him that if he didn't behave himself she
would never speak to him again. He said she
hoped she wouldn't and she hasn't. They have
continued to live together peacefully, and du-
ring the long silence have had several children.
They converse with each other through fheir
children "Will your mother have some meat?"
he asks of child, and the wife either holds
out her plate or shakes sodsv asr h Rsad s6e s oGs Uuf
Tommy, / am going to town." answers the
husband. Now this is capital idea for reti-
cent people. Then again there are Husbands,
Who nhen they once get to. telling one OF their
stories or, which their wives have heard q thou
sand times never know when to stop, and.
there are wives who, when they commence
about the servants, children, or neighbors,
can't stop. So that it would in many instances
be lust as well if all conversation latter each
knows pretty we'll what the other would proba-
bly, say on any subject necessary to conduct
mere domestic affairs should be conducted
through interpreter children.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-04

DIs1NTEGRATING.-The Republican party;
having finished its mission on the negro ques-
tion, is threatened with internal dissensi5ns on
the great political questions of the day, which
will inevitably rend it in twain. Independent
of the radical differences of its leaders upon the
finances of the country, the question of free
trade has caused such split in its ranks as TO
cause sober thinking men in the North and
West to predict its thorough overthrow in the
approaching elections. The Chicago Tribune,
leading Republican journal, has long since
taken ground against its party on this question,
and now we find the Post, of that city, one OF
sheets in the Union, leading off from its party
on the same issue In recent issue, after
replying to some charges made against it to
the effect that it was about to abandon its par
ty, it says:
s'The highest duty of Republicans, who are
such because of their devotion to human free
dom, and not because Republicanism "can be
made to pay" is to grapple this evil with the
prompthess that they grappled with slavery:
| They need not hesitate lest they do injury to
existing industries which have grown up under
bad laws. The great industrial establishments
those which make iron, cotton cloths wool
ems salt, agricultural machinery; those which
mine coal, silver, gold, lead those which build
ships, and those which have heretofore made
the countless article of commerce, called CYAN
kee notions" are superior to the robbery called
Protection" Under revenue tariff and
return to specie payments they would flourish
with new vvigor and profit AS for agriculture,
the basis of all human civilization, the ground
work of all just government, and the majestic
tower of the country's strength-it sfast have
relief Theprice of Western wheat, corn, meats,
cotton, tobacco and so forth, is fixed at Liver
pool We demand that the articles that we
want, therefore, from Liverpool, or anywhere
and and that the gate-ways at every American port
of entry, which tax all the farmers use to the
extent Of fifty per cent. ad rolorem, for the
benefit of the greedy and INSCRIPTIONS mo-
nopolists who have control of Congress, shall
be more widely thrown open And open they
will GOMEZ p'