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Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13

George d. Prentice, according to all
accounts, ought to be pretty familiar
with what men usually term stimu-
lants, writes thus truly and beauti-
fully:
"There is a time when the pulse
lies low in the bosom and beats low in
the veins, when the spirit sleeps
which, apparently knows no waking,
sleeps in its house of clay, and the
windows are shut, the doors are hung
in the invisible Grape of melancholy (;
when we wish the golden shunshine
pitchy darkness, and wish to fancy
clouds where no clouds be. This is a
state of sickness where physic may be
thrown to the dogs. for we wish none
of it. What shall rise the spirit !?
What shall make the heart beat music
again, and the pulse through all the
myriad thrOnged halls in the house of
life? What shall make the sun kiss
the eastern hills for us with all his old
awakening gladness, and the night
overflow with moonlight, love and
flowers? Love itself is the greatest
stimulant, the most intoxicating of
all, and performs all these miracles,
and is q miracle itself, and is not at
the drug store, whatever they say.
The counterfeit is in the market, but
the winged god is not a money chan
ger, we assure you.
"Men have done many things, but
still they ask for stimulants.
"Men try to bury the floating dead
of their own souls in the wine cup,
but the corpse rise. We see their
faces in the bubbles. The intOxicatiOn
of drink sets the world whirling again,
and the pulse to playing music, and
the thoughts gallOping, but the clock
only runs down sooner, and an unnat-
ural stimulant only leaves the house
it filled with the widest revelry, more
sad, more deserted.
"There is only one stimulant that
never intOxicates-duty. Duty puts
a clear sky over every man into which
the skylark-happiness-always goes
singing"
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13

has been tried and failed too often,
and a repetition of such a folly would
not become the people of this enlight-
ened land and age.
But there is one thing that our
school system has done, and in which
it never has failed. It has made men
of every one who has availed him
self of the advantages which it offer
ed, and that, too, when everything
was adverse.
Let those who are so ready to cry
out failure" only reflect for mo-
ment upon the vast disadvantages un-
under which teachers had to labor in
the majority of cases how much all
outside circumstances have done TO
eradicate every trace of morality
which he had been so careful to in
culcate; how few, the inducements to
the young man to cultivate his mind
and elevate himself in the scale of
humanity. Let them look around
and see if every little village has not
some vile den, with its vile attend
ants that will counteract the best en-
deavors of half a dozen teachers; and
then consider the very small amount
of healthful and moral amusements
which are offered to our young men.
And when they have considered all
these things, they will no doubt
change their minds materially, and
their great wonder will be that as
much is accomplished as is by our
common schools.
Before men point to the schools of
New England and exclaim so conf
IDENTIFY, "here is perfection; this is
what our schools ought to be,p let
them give us laws 60 protect the NOR
ais of our youth outside the school
room, and show that they are anxious
for q reformation in the morals and
minds of the rising generation, and
teachers will be found ready to do
their part of the work.
tits poor eneouragementfOr a teach
er to try for six hours of the day to
teach a ayoungman science and morals,
when he knows that for nine hours OF
the twenty-four, he is permitted to as
sociate with the basest of human be-
ings, and imbibe their hateful no
tions, and breath the atmosphere,
contaminated by profanity and low
slang.
Then let us hear no more complaint
of the future of our schools and
teachers until an effort is made to pu-
rify the atmosphere outside and lei
the pupil come into the school room
with a right conception of life and it:
aim, and then if the teacher fails tC
point out to him the road to honor
and happiness, let the blame rest OF
him and publish it to the world, thai
he is failure.
OCCASIONAL.
HiZESdnLe. IAN. 4. 1870.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13
Life Thoughts.

Happiness consists in being perfect
ly satisfied with what we have got and
what we haven't got.
Troubles are like babies they grow
bigger by nursing.
Conscience is a judge placed in the
interior of our being.
Learn to control your temper now,
children, or by and by it will control
you.
I would rather my daughter should
have a man without money than mon
ey without a man.-1henliStOcLes.
Give your son a trade, and you will
do more for him than by giving him a
fOrtune.-FrdnEliA.
One reason that tie world is not re-
formed is, that everybody would have
others make beginning, and thinks
not of himself.
Always endeavor to learn something
from the information of those thou
cOnversest with and to put the COM
pany upon those subjects they are best
ables to speak of.
No person ever got stung by hornets
who kept away from where they were.
1t is so with habits.
The greatest thoughts, it has been
said, spring from tire heart but the
maxim is far more true with respect
to the nOblest actions.
One half Of mankind are not born
with saddles on their backs, to be rid
den by the other half.JefersOn.
Most of the shadows that cross our
path are caused by our standing in
our own light.
Deliberate with caution, but aet
with decision and yield with gTaei.
BUSINESS and oppose with firmness.
Talkative persons seldom read
This is among the few truths which
appear more strange the more we re-
/ fleet upon them. For what is reading
but silent conversation.
Value no man for his opinion, bu
esteem him according rs his life cor
responds with the rules Of piety ant
justice. "A mans actions not his con
1 ceptions, render him valuabls.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13
Stimulants.

George D. Prentice, according to all
accounts, ought to be pretty familiar
with what men usually term stimu-
lants, writes thus truly and beauti-
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13

Henry Ward Beecher, in one of his
discOurses said that ''sOme men viii
not shave on Sunday, and vet they
spend all the week in sharing theiE
felIOw-men and many think it very
wicked to black their boots on Sunday
morning, yet they do not hesitate TO
blSck their neighbyr's reputation on
weekdays" "
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13
SIZE ALWAYS MADE HOME HAPPY.


In an old churchyard stood a stone,
Weather-marked and stained
The hand of time had crumbled 1t,
So only part oft remained.
Upon one side could Just trace
I'm memory OF our mother; .
An epitaph which spoke Of home
Was chiseled on the other,
I'd gazed on monuments Of fame,
High towering to the skies,
2 I'd seen the sculptured marble stone.
Where a great Hero lies;
But by this epitaph 1 paused,a
And read 1t DER and DER,
For had never seen inScribec,
Such words as these before.
''She always made home hUppy,'.
A noble record left,
a legacy Of memory sweet
To those she loved bereft,
And what q testimony given
BY those who knew her best, r.
Engraven on this plain rude stone
That marked the mothers breast.
It was an humble resting place
/ knew that they were poor,
But they had seen their mother sink,
And patiently endure;
1ney naQ marked ner c0eerIul SplFlL,
When bearing, one by one,
Her many burdens up the hill,
Till all her work was done.
So when was stilled her weary heart
Folded her hands so white,
And she was carried from the home
Shed always made so bright.
Her children raised a monument
That money could not buy,
As witness of noble life
Whose record Is on high.
A noble life: but written not,
In any book Offame;
Among the list of noted ones
None ever saw her name;
For only her own household knew
The victories she had won,
And none but they could testify
How well her work was done.
Better than costly monument,
OF marble rich and rare,
Is that rude stone whose humble face
Such words of honor bear,
On may we chisel in the hearts
-s OF those of home we love
An epitaph whose truth may be
Witnessed for Us above.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-01-13

Anthony TrOllOpe says: Years are
wanted to make friendship, bat days
suffice for men and women to get
married ~
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.
Burginrics, Larcenies and Sentences.

Burgiarics, LRrccnies and Sentencss..
Before Cunning s. Bedford, Jr., City Judge.
The FIRST case disposed OF yesterday was an in
dictment against Thomas Mcdonald charged with
burglary in the third degree. On the 5tn Of Novem-
ber the drug store OF Jeremiah ]. Corcoran 1I9
Bowery was burglariously entered, but no property
was TAKEN He pleaded guilty to an attempt to CON-
init the offence aud was renanded for sentence.
A COOL AND HUNGRY BURGLAR SENT TO THE HUD-
son RIVER HOTEL.
Patrick Lynch was tried and convicted OF burglary
IN the third degree. On the night OF the 18th OF this
month he broke into the restaurant or John Myer
2l6 West street, and stole spoons, pepper box
and other trining articles. Judge Bedford, before
passing sentence asked the prisoner what led him to
commit the burglary. He replied, al went in to
get something to eat" "What did you get 2" IN.
qurcd his Honor. '.Pork and beans" reloined the
burglar. "Well.n resumed the Judge, "y0u are a
pretty cool burglar 10 eat pork and beans and run
away with spoons and pepper box. You are sent TO
she state Prison for three years.n
THE JUDGE SHOWS LENIENCY TO A DuTIFUL SON.
James II. Robinson, boy, pleaded guilty TO an at
tempt ut grand larceny. On the slh lnst he took q
horse out OF the Third avenue stables IN the middle
0f the day. There were mitigating circumstances In
the case which induced Mr.. tellows to accept the
plea o, an attempt.
The prisoners mother being in court, Judge BED.
ford desired to learn from her whether ne was KIND
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and dutiful SON, remarking that whenever young
man was klnd 70 n.s mother II spoke volumes In his
favor The motnsr ~ reply 70 the Judge stated
support other witnesses were present, who gave
the prisoner good character. Judge BediorJ al
lowed him 70 70, remarking that ne was younE
60 forth and endeavor TO WIN for himself an honora
Bile name.
BOLD LARCENY-JupGB BEDPoRD's ESTIMATE OF
Michael Jones, who was charged with grand lar
ccny, PLEADED guilty 10 an attempt. the complain
ant, John Hallahan informed the Judge that on the
1lth OF this month, while he was crossing Park
place, the prisoner asked him what.ime tt was, and
when ne took out his watch to tell him he snatched t
and ran away. The youth was pursued and ar
rested Judge Bedford said that all the lenlency
the Districs Attorney In accepting the plea His
Honor remarked he had made up hls mind tnat any
one who was bold enough to snatch . watch from q
gentleman was coward enough to garrote HIM at
night Jones was sentenced to the State Prison for
twO years and slx months. Counsel was somewhat
surprised vt the summary manner In which the CITY
Judge disposed OF this case. because ne wishr d
70 make desperate effort 70 prove the previous
good character OF his client.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY-ONLY ONE HEAD.
VIM Mcdonald pleaded guilty to an attempt at
burglary, being charged with entering an un0ccu-
ped new house IN East Forty y-nftn street. with In
tent 10 steal lead pipe. The prisoner had only one
arm, one eye and, AZ his counsel faceJiOusy OBJ
served, only one head The Judge was mcrcllul and
sent him to the Penlteutiary for one year.
The following IS the calendar FOR to-day:-The Peo-
pie vH. William Fanncry and Leopold A. stein, rape;
same w. saunders ID. Bruce, libel; Same vs.. George
Bennett, burglary; Same W. william Fletcher, felo-
NOUS assault and battery; Same James Fletcher
aud Edward Shields assault and battery; Same Va.
Cnarles Henninge embezzlement; Same w. PIERCE
Butler, receiving stolen goods; Same w. Edward
CalrDourne larceny from the person; Same vs. John
+. DrawbrdQe, grand larceny; Same VI. Morris Phal-
llps receiving stoen goods; same VI. Peter Hagan,
carrying sung shot.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
SUPERIOR COURT.

Action for Soduction-verdict for Defendant.
Before Referee.
Emma ButtertDo,th u.s. Samuel D0,odin0.-In this
case q suit had been commenced to recover $4,000
damages for the alleged forclble seduction OF the
palntl, niece OF the defendant while upon visit
at his house in this city. The defendant most posi-
tivey denied the charge and alleged that 1t was the
result Of conspiracy by one Carl Frederick ana
others. The trial OF the issues referred 70 Mr..
Kennedy, the Clerk OF the Court OF Common Pleas,
who took the testimony Of numerous witnesses.
The referee alter hearing the summing up Of
Edwin James, counsel for tie defendant, and Messrs
Shaficr and Grattan, on the part OF the plaintiff
nounced that he should report hiS Judgment In favor
OF the defendant. He made this announcement
before making his report formally the Court upon
the ground OF the importance OF the case to the
character OF the defendant, which ne Lhe reterec)
considered was fully vindlcated.
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ter and stock surer to the extent OF $4,000, almost
fully insured In Newark companies.

ter and STOCK suYer to the extent OF $4,000 almost
fully insured In Newark companies.
Essex COUNTY JUSTICES AND CoNsrABLEs IN Con-
CLAvE.--At meeting Of justices OF the peace ana
constablcs OF the county OF Essex held on Monday
night at the ONCE OF Justice Pierson, for the pur
pose Of taxing into consideration measures that
would tend 70 promote o more unlIorm system OF
practice In the courts for the trial OF small causes
mutual protection association was formed Win
CobD. Vice Presidents; John 3. Ball. Secretary, and
Ralph u. Pierson, Treasurer
THE TRIALS OF FEMALE INCONSISTENCIES.
day ct the police station, her garments wringing
wet, and she herself hnngry ana penniess, poor
veaied hearrendng history OF her TRIALS ana tribu-
iations In her arms she carried The, bouncing
BABY, whose tiny garments might also be, ana were
In TACT. wrung out. Mrs. Ferguson stated that q
year ago her husband LETT her IN London. promising
70 send for her the moment he had funds. Being y
painter he soon bettered mis- condition In New York,
ana duly sent ner the means OF rejoIning him.
sue arrived In New York two weeks ago,
but could learn nothing whatever OF
her husband. She was told that he might have
The authorities have taken OF her ana will do
al IN their power to hunt up the husband II he u In
this vicinity
Monmouth junction.
ABOUT halfpast two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the train which left jersey CITY at half past twelve
ran over and killed man named Eldsey, who was
passing in wagon. man and boy who rode In
the wagon escaped. The deceased was removed to
his residence.
Trenton.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUs.-The democratic members
OF the Legislature met In caucus last evening
in the Assembly Chamber.
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CAPTAIN PETTY UNDER CHARGES.

A man named Henry Waroerg lately dwelling at
Is North Moore street. has made a complaint before
the Commissioners, charging Captain Petty, OF the
Fifth precinct with improper conduct. He alleges
In his AFFIDAVIT that the 25.h OF November last,
while packing up his effects In the above number,
his landlady demanded admttance. which he re.
fused: that size attacked the door with hatchet
ana failing to get called oflcer OF Pcttys pre-
cinct and had him arrested: that at the
ucsk Petty would not listen TO his side
OF the story, but locked him up and sent him TO
court IN the morning wnere he was discharged and
tat assistant District Attorney Petty" did thereby
ln violation OF the constitution made ana provided.
PERSONS familiar with the facts insist that Petty has
committed no indiscretlOn and that the trial will
likely result In his complete vndication In every
particular, Mr.. Warbcrg's ar1davir 10 the contrary
notwltnaLGndlpg.
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COURT or SPECIAL SESSIONS.
Before Judges Dowling ana Bixpy.

Before Judges D0wling and Bixby.
There were forty cases before the Court ycster.
day, but none presenting features other than the
most ordinary type of assault and battery, petty
larceny and cruelty TO animals.
''MUsT BE VERY BAD soN.n
Richard Hughes. a stubborn 0Oking youth was
charged wkh stealing quantity OF wearing appa-
rel. The policeman said that he saw the prisoner
with bude Of clothing get out OF Third avenue
car and he stopped him; while he was asking him
where he got the clothing from the prisoners
mother came up ana wished him to be arrested.
Judge Dowling-ls the mother heres
A respectfully dressed elderly woman etepped for
ward and said that the prisoner was ner son, that
he was in the habit Of getting drunk and on the
night when he was arrested he was crazy drunk;,
he had left home taking the clothing with him. and
she did not know what ne would DO with IT. ana
80 she asked the policeman to take him into Gus
tody.
Judge Dowling-well, does he help to support
Tne Mother-No; rather nelp to support him.
since the fan trade has been very bad and these
dull times.
The Judge-wen, what DO you want me to do with
The Mother.-I thought, Judge, that If you would
send him to prison Tor three months 1t would I'M
prove him. for he Is sad drunkard.
The Judgc-It ls a strange request for mother to
make. TO the prisoner)-You must be q very bad
son. Your mother cannot say anything good OF you,
and she thinks it would improve you II you were
sent for three months to the Island. What trade are
your
Judge-Well, can't YOU get work.
Prisoner-NOt since the lall.
Judge-YOu have not tried very much, l think
ana don't think you have done any work lately, Dy
the look of you won't send you Tor as long as
your mother says, bat will send you where some
painting wants dong. You shall 90 to the Uity
Prison for sixty days and they Will give you lob
MISCELLANEOUS CASES.
Ernest Plant said he was "picked upn by half
starved, though good looking and intelligent young
woman a few nights ago and taken to No. 146 Leo
nard street. He was In The room only short time
when he lett 1t, accidentally leaving his overcoat
behind. On his return, before he left the house. to
the room, she denied having it. He found IT, how
ever, concealed between the mattresses of the bed
and recovered It, He gave her into custody. The
Judge told her that he thought three months In the
WOrkhouse would do her no harm, and sent her
there. Louis Dracey Is one OF the big boys not out
OF his teens who oaf around street corners on sun.
day mornings and insult foot passengers. On Sunday
morning he struck seaman, named KOppel Has
san. Draceys mother SAID her boy was by trade
veneerer, and supported the family; he was pretty
steady, and begged for the clemency OF the court
towards him. Judge Downing after giving him q
very severe lecture dismissed him. but Suspended
sentence for this Offences so that II brought up again
he be sent to BackWell'S Island for SIX months
for this offence only.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
COURT cAlENuAas-THls DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CHAMBERs.-Hel by Judge Car
dozo.-Calendar called at twelve O'Clock M-Nos. &c.
93, ILL., Ia ll6 13a 157, 2o2 20e, 22o 224 231,
$50, 240, 244, 246.
SUPERIOR CouRT-TRIAL TERx.-Part 1.-Before
Judge McCunn.-COurt opens at eleven O'Clock
A. Mos. lo3, 1o77, 72l $50, I'LL, 7es 09l 1907
1882 SO, 1895. 1247. 333, s34. 33s. Part 2-Before
Judge FIeedman.-Court opens at eleven O'Clock
A. M.-Nos. l704, 1700, 1882, 363 1872, 1874 1876,
1S7S $780, 1885, 1888, 1890, 1892, 1894, 1896.
MARINE COURT-TRIAL TERM.-Part 1--Before
Juoge GrOss.-Can of calendar at ten O'Clock A. NJ
Nos. A375, 46ol, 1885, 2ls, 243 47ss &c. 1o1 l23 l33
194, 242, 257. Part 2-Before Judge Curtis-Nos.
4649 140 l6s. IT, 228, 232 242 6, 247 252 253 $780,
20O 262
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SUPREME C0URT-CRCUIT-pART /.
Responsibility Of Common Carriers.
Before Judge Pratt

Responsibility Of Common Carriers.
Before Judge Pratt
Hannah Ro,oe vs The Liverpool Ne,o YorE ana
Philadelphia Steamship Company U-Pla,ntin brought
suit to recover the value Of trunk and its contents
which she entrusted to the agents Of de-
fendants. She sailed from Liverpool in the
City Of London on the Goth October, 1S6s
and upon arriving at this port one OF her trunks
needed repairing which the ships officers promised
to have done 1or her. after which they would leave
1t on the pier, so that she could get 1t there This
was the last she Of that trunk. The defendants
claimed tnat 1t had been lost by reason OF her
negligence but the jury rendered q verdict for
PLAN TIL IN the sum Of $126, with interest.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
BROOKLYN COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
ArreAt Of a Cignr Denter.
ArTcBI UI b OIXur DCUIers
Before Commissioner Jones.

Before Commissioner Jones'
The United States Us. Noses Aorrts.-The dcfen-
dant was arrested yesterday by deputy marshal
the charge or selling cigars and other tobacco at
No. 48 East Warren street, without paying the
special tax required by law. He was admitted to
bail In the sum OF 81, 900, the examination OF the
case being postponed.
A Conflict Of Opinion.
short time since the Commissioner issued war
rant for the arrest OF Moritz Schlissinger, the
charge Of illicitly distllhng whskey at Newtown,
Long Island. The accused was in the Southern dis
trict Of New York at the time and the warrant was
delivered to Marshal Harlow, who failed 10 serve 1t.
as District Attorney Plerrep0nt said that he had no
authority to serve warrant issued by y commits.
siOner in another district. The warrant there
fore returned to District Attorney Tracy, of the
Eastern district and has not YET been served. The
whole matter will probably be referred to the At
torney General for his opinion.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

Aoeel. Rev. Charles Whitehead, Rev. J. n. Price.
Y. D.; Rev. Isaac Ferris, d. D.; Rev. r. w. Chambers,
y. d.; Rev. II. 8. Porter ID. D., aod Rev. NJ. o. Hut
t0n D. d. The Rev. Dr. Gantz. Dr. Hardenburgh's
successor as pastor Of the church. offered . snort
prayer, after which an address was made by Dr.
Hail This was followed by similar remarks by Rev.
Srs. DC Wit. A. X. Thompson aud Others. The
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
SUPREME CouaT--ClRCuiT PART 2.
Another Insurance Company NIulctod.

Another Insurance Company NIulctod.
Before Judge Gilbert.
Hermann Buschfng Us. The Ge,manta Insurance
Conapanv.-This was an action to recover S574, the
amount claimed to have been lost by the destruction
OF paintin's property, which was insured by de.
PENDANTS, who refused to pay the amount insured
on the ground tDat Busching had made fraudulent
statement OF the details Of the loss Sustained by
HIM. The jury rendered verdict In favor Of
platntif for 1850.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

The following record Will show tho changes in the
temperaprc OF the weather for the past twenty -FOUR
hours in comparison with the corresponding day Of
last year. rs indicated by the thermOmet at
Hudnuts pharmacy, HERALD building, Broadway,
corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

AVeaG6 temperature yesterday ,z3T
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year .32H
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Martin Mulligan, junk dealer ii Bridge street
was robbed OF q gold watch on Monday night while
under tho influence OF liquor.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

John Ostendorf, q German, has been missing from
hs residence in Dlkeman street since the 7:h INST,
winch has occasoned his friends and relatives the
greatest anxiety. He Is thrty-f0ur years OF age.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26
BROOKLYN CITY.
Weekly Mortality-Singular Disappear.
ance-Robberies- Blander
bya Drunken Marketing Of
the Presbyteries OF Mas
sau and Brooklyn.

The total number Of deaths in Brooklyn during
the past week was 1856. There were only two deaths
from gmapox.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

The residences OF Mr. Parker, corner of Carlton
avenue ana Wyckor street; J. Is. Cram. No. 4 Pari
place, ana MIR. Stout No. 60 Park place. were robbet
by sneak thieves last night.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

The ball OF the Twenty-second regiment win be
distinguished by the presence OF Prince Arthur and
suite, tickets having already been purchased from
toe committee In their behalf.
The New York herald., 1870-01-26

The Hudson river Is now open to Albany. The
steamer Connecticut arrived at Albany at nine
O'Clock yesterday morning. She win leave thia
evening at Six O'Clock on her return trip.