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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14

A Yankee hsk recently Invented rats
exterminator, consisting of sort Ut
snntf. The animal is expected to ivrs
i,s head If at the third sneezs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14
LETrLR-BRRRCHEs.
"A PIKE COUNTY VIEW OF SPECIAL rRovrDEs


don't go ruch on religion
For never amt had no show.
But fyc got a middlin' tight grip. Sir, Al
Onthe The hand full o. things / know.
/ don't pan out on the prophets
and free-wili. and that sort OF thing
Rut be lieye in [, cd and the angels,
Ever sinee one night last Spring
leone into town with some ;urnipr,
And my little Gabe come along
No four-year-old in the county
Could beat him for pretty and strong.
Pert and clipper and sassy.
Always ready 10 swear and fight
And I'D larnf him to chaw terbacker,
Jest 10 keep his milS-teeth white.
The snow come down like blanket;
As passed by Taggart's store,
went in for a jug of molasses
And left the team at the door.
They scared at something and started
I heard one little squall,
And hell-tO-split over the prairie
Went team, Little-Breeches, and all.
Hell-to-split over the prairie
was almost froZe with skeer;
Put rOusted up some torches.
And searched for EN- far and near.
At last we struck bosses and wagon,
showed under a soft, white me und, s--
Cp-sot. dead beat-but of little Gabc
No hide nor lair was found.
And here all hope soured on me,
OF nv feilow-critters' aid
l lest Topped down on my marrow bones,
Crotch-deep in the SHOW, and prayed.
III
BY this. the torches was played out.
And me and Isrul Parr
Went off for some wood TO a sheep fold
That he said vas somewhere thar.
We found il at last and little shed,
Where they shut up the lambs at night.
We looked in. and Seen them huddied thar,
So warm nd sleepy and white. 81
And THAR sot LittIe-Br eches, and chirped
As peart as ever you see
l wont a chaw OF terh acker.
And that's what's the matter OF me-
How did he get thar? Angels!
He could never have walked in that storm.
They just scoOped down and toted him : .
To " har IL was safe and warm.
And think that saving a little child.
And bringing him To his own.
Is dcrned sight better business
Than loafng around the throne.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14

horror in their faces, were the half do zen
men of my command. They lifted me
upon a streicher. and put an awning
above it; then they travelled along slow
" to the village where had left them.
The girl had not been materially in
iured but WAS in swoOn when first
saw her. She bad reused up TO life in
time to see the tiger gaIIop off down the
gully with me in his mouth, and abe hal
hurried back. ms well as she could, with
the natives who had come out with me.
aud told nv men. Tuey had tracked
me there not expecting 10 find me alive.
never saw human being 30 grateful
to any one as that girl was 10 ne.
Through all my long illness at her
village she tended me with entire devo
ton add it is just rs true that she saved
my lie ne that saved hers. ] know
that should have not survived that days
work if il had not been for her. As i;
was it was almost year before could
enter upon active duty.
You remember that woman that
come to the camp some six months ago
that handsome native woman with tho
beautiful eyesl Yes: well do you won
der that was angry when some of you
made dsagreeabe joke about my know
ing her? That was the woman who
found me that morning. She is mar
RED and was going OIL up in the coun-
try, aud came to bid mo good bye. for
fear she would never see me sgain. Now
gentlemen, have only to hope you may
never suffer VIVA: did in those twenty
four hours
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14

BARBER SHOP.

~ NAURER Proprietor. Shaving, Hair Gut
I ting, SC, &c, ncstly done d.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14

Why is q screw IN tight like . screw
o loosel Becsuse il 10 tn seerye.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
STEAM NAVIGATION TO TRENTON.

Proposed improvements on the Delaware.
BY a late act Of Congress the sum OF $4,000 was
appropriated to aid in removing the distractions TO
the navigation OF the Delaware river as far as Tren-
ton, N. j. The chief obstacle to the passage OF
steamboats, il IN immense sand oar at Per
riwig, about four miles from Trenton. NO
vessel passes nj present except solitary steam
hoat n,vno between Trenton and Philadelphia. The
civ authorities OF the Jersey capital are expected
10 assist IN the work Of removing the distinctions
when The bar il removed ordinary vessels can ira
verse he river from Trenton to the ocean. The ir.
represstbles OF Camden and Amboy are already
snarling at the exertiOns OF Mr. Haighf the repre-
sentative OF the Fifth district TO have engineers APP
pointed for the survey Of the ObsfrucuOns u Is
thought py some that the railroad authortles VIII
be powerful enough to bat1e such an attempt TO en-.
croach on their monopoly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
The Department OF Public Works has awarded
CONTRACTS according To law as follows
JACK" AMONG LANDSHARKs.

The Proof That There il Something Wrong
In the Marine Court-Trying TO Find Out
How PseudO.Warrants are manufacturers
The Marine Court After the ScoundreIs.
In yesterdays HERALD appeared full exposure
of the frauds perpetrated seamen arriving at this
port by certain designing persons who would seem
10 have full control the seal and authority OF
the Marine Court. The case alluded to came up be-
fore Judge Bowling at the Tombs, In the examina
ton Of Deputy Sheriff O'Hara on the charge OF hav
ing attempted to "heecen John Dobbyns, the second
mate of the ship Galatea, on trumped-up charge
Of his having i'll treated o sailor during the
last voyage OF the Galatea. bogus warrant
made out for the arrest o DObbyns, and IN this
way and by threats OF Ludlow street jail, 1t was
and Attorney Smith, to "bleed" DObbyns of his
money. In the examination on Wednesday, at the
Tom1s Jndge lowing expncly staten sias he oe,
alleged TO be genuine warrant was fraud. Judge
Joacnlmsen, OF he Marine Court. seeing the report
in the HERALD. became acquainted with the facts
OF the case and immediately set about asce tanning
whether there had been issued from the Marine
from Judge JOachmsen 10 Judge Bowling explains
the result
NEW YORK MARINE COURT, }
NO. 80 CHAMBERS STREET,
NEW YORK. Sept. g. 1870.
MY DEAR JUDGE-My attention Is called TO your
remarks in case Of DObbynS. have attended TO the
issuance OF Marine Court warrants since the 1st Of
August, and cannot find any issued againct Dob
byns or any officer of the snip Gaaea by fictitious
name. If, therefore, such a warrant has been pro-
duced to You II must have peen either forgery
or "surreptitious process, issued oy some person
who has access to the seal of the court and Is au-
thorized to sign Mr. Ciancey's name. The judges OF
the will every one OF them help TO punish the
fraud II 1t be traced. You can AID US by procur-
Ing the pretended warrant from Counsellor Howe
aud transmitting 1t to- yours most truly,
PHILIP j. JOACHlMSEN
Hon. JOSEPH BOWLING.
The bogus warrant to which reference IS made In
Judge JOachimsen's letter IL thus endorsed
I have authorized and deputized James OHara
to execute tho within writ.
JAMES O'BRTEN, Snerin.
Further the bogus warrant has affixed To IL. IN the
ordinary manner, the seal of the Marine Court. IL
remains to be seen what action the Marine Court
Will take In this matter and whether all the frauds
effected by this manner OF swindng shall be brought
light Judge Bowling asserts that for the last few
years this system OF swindng has been In operation
This exposure Of the frauds upon poor seamen Is
due to Judge Dowlings earnestness In the discharge
OF his duty as u magistrate. IL may not be out oil
place here to mention that the James o. ara In
VOWED In this not the gentleman OF that name
who resides at No. 62 Ridge street. and who Is also
an official In one OF the departments OF the county
government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
AMBITIOUS FREAK.

Yesterday afternoon, shortly after three O'Clock. u
daring individual, who claims to have mounted two
hundred of the most lofty spires in this country.
''iust for fun" determined to cap the climax by
ascending to the very summit Of Trinity steeple.
This he did with the utmost sefpossession. TDou-
sands Of astonished persons attracted by the unu-
sual show or daring, crowded the adjacent
streets and windows anu watched hls cat
like movements as he mounted upwards.
To the summit or the spire, ana delbe-
rateiy swung himself upon the arm OF the
Gross Then rising to his feet he remained standing
pockets. After taking full observations Of the sur
rounding country ne drew his handkerchief from
mis- pocket and gracefully waved salute, which was
unanimously responded TO by the crowd below. He,
had paid twelve cents to go up there, he said and
wanted to get the worth OF his money and the salts
faction of saying he had stood upon the top OF the
TRINITY cross. 10 the surprise Of all who Witnessed,
the ieat be returned to the earth safely.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03

Me-. unanimously Instructed their Senators to vote
for Morris collection TO the United States Senate
Colonel l. G. KissicK, OF Union has been nominal
ted on the Union Reform platform for Congress- from
the South Carolina Fourth district.
John NJ. Crebs, democratic Congressman rom II
inois and candidate for reelection, has gwen this
'frank and manly" notice TO the colored voters Of
his district -
do not want the nero to vote for me. the
negro would be fool to vote the democratic ticket.
Let him stand by his friends. The republican larty
gave him all his rights. Let ham stand by that
party.
William C. MORGAN, formerly republican, for whom
the party did not 20 fast enough, accepted demo-
cratic nomination for Congress In Indiana. On pro-
ceeding to canvass his district he was partially
paralyzed The Cincinnati Enquirer reports HIM
"speechless" ut last accounts
Major j. G. Harris, OF Sumter, is likely to be ten.
dered the democratic nomination for Congress in the
Alabama Fourth distrid.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
THE DOCK COMMISSION.
Resignati0n of Commissioner Hugh Smith
Appointment of His Successor.

Resignation of Commissioner Hugh Smith
Appointments of His Successor.
On the 1st instant Mr.. Hugh Smith, one Of the
Board of Dock Commissioners transmitted to Mayor
Hall his resignation member OF the Commission.
In his communication Mr.. Smith says that he is con-
strained resign the position from the requirements
of his private affairs. which demand more of his time
and attention than he mad been able to give them
since his connection with the Dock Commission.
Mayor Hall replied to the communication by stat.
be likely TO receive the benefit OF such portions Of
the experience Of Mr.. Smith as he would be able to
give at his private leisure. That otherwise he would
hesitate in accepting the resignation. Copies or
both communications were forwarded to the Com
missiOners who immediately adopted resolutions
stating that they received the communications with
the deepest regret and further that during the Eve
months in which he has occupied seat In the Board
of Docks his fellow Commissioners have learned fully
TO appreciate his sound Judgment, energy, decision
and executive ability; and to feel how much they
owe to his counsel and advice In perfectn9 the Oh
ganZatlOn OF this Department. and feel that tn losing
an officer who has devoted himself with the most
untlring zeal and fidelity to the discharge OF tho
duties OF his position. That he carries with hins
into his private life the heartfelt wishes Of bs
fellow Commissioners Of the Board.
The resolutions were subscribed to by the remain
ing tour Commissioners and transmitted Co Nj.
Smith.
The Mayor has appointed Mr.. Henry A. Smith 60
I'LL the vacancy caused by the resignation OF M
Hugh Smith, and he viii enter at once upon the
duties of the office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03

From the Buffalo Courier dem.), September IL
The retirement OF Mr.. Roberts leaves Mr.. Greeley
me most prominent figure ON the field. Ii isa curl
Gus fact that ir Mr.. Greeley were running for Con.
gress, OF were offered the Senatorial honors 10
which he has so long aspred, he would be disquali-
he'd by reason OF his inability to take the irOn-cad
test oath. Any one OF hundred Of his disloyal
utteranCes during the war-to say nothing OF his
having stood as bondsman for Jen Davls-would in
tercict him, adept at swearing as he is, from al
lowing the formidable oath prepared for southern
degluLtion at the door OF Congress. But we would
cheerlully urge an acc OF Congress for the removal
OF his disabilities, Indeed, do not aliude TO his
unfortunate status with any idea of lnjuring his
chances Tor Gubernator1al nomination nut merely
to explain The fact stated by himself that there
Ave or ten thousand OF the truly loyal voter OF this
81 ate who will not, under any circumstances, give
him their SURFACES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
Anti-Hoffman Men Gnawing Files.
tF = 4 NV NENoNFkftFKfNf
ger (dem.l Sept. l..
rnrNf ~ nAssls.s

FrOm Inc HhNersraW (EtOckland county, Messen-
ger (dem.l Sept. /.
JOHN 4. HOEFMAN.
For those reckless partisan journals which can so
Far peryert the character of their calling seek
little political capital among tn most ignorant anu
deDased OF readers by attributing mean personal
motives 10 Governor Hoffman In HIS exercise OF the
gardening power few words are needed silent scorn
and contempt best be6t their Ii may safely oe
said that In the long line OF ilustrous executives
which have honored the chair of the state OF New
York, not has brought 10 the discharge OF all his
varied duties, including that most difficult,
frying and onerous one the prerogauye OF
pardon, more intelligent, careful and conscien-
tous rectitude Of mind and soul than has John #.
Hoffman. They gnaw lille who strive 10 sully the
purity OF his conduct, private or pnolic. HIS
opinions and his acts are proper subjects for criti-
cIsm TO those who dlsappIove OF them but assaults
on his character merely recoil on the impotent
malice which impels them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
4 HAHD- HEARTED HUSBAND.
Arrest OF n Wcll-io-d0 German for Cruel
Treatment Of His Wife.

Arrest OF a Wcll-so-do German for Cruel
Treatment Of His Wife.
John Sobn, German, living at Morrsana, West
chester county, and reputed to be worth $4,000,
brought before Justice Fulen, at the Town Hail In
that village yesterday, having been arrested on a
warrant obtained oy his wife, who charges
him with refusing to procure proper med
cal attendance and nOurishment for her
during an Illness which was superlnduced
by his cruel treatment and neglect. 1t was stated
before the Justice that the complainant had been
kept constantly employed by her husband In the
garden, doing rough and iahorlons work ana mat
she was often compelled to take IN washing for the
purpose Of earning money 70 purchase clothing Tor
herself. Having Tecentv been Frustrated with
febrile complaint she requested the services OF
physician, when her husband. instead or obtaining
medical advice, procured ten cents worth OF
EPSON salts, which he presented to the invalid with
the fDtimaton that she required and would receive
nothing In permitting the accused TO go on
his parole the justice remarked that ne should hod
him strictly responsible Tor his future treatment OF
his wife and especially cautioned him as TO his duty
as q husband and protector during ner Illness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
BRGGKLYN POLITICS.
Republican state Convcntiou.

The Brooklyn republicans held their DIS.
trict conventions last night for the election
of delegates to the State Convention. which
will be held on the 18th inst Some OF
the conventions were not the most harmonious,
though the services OF the police were not called
into requisiroD. The names Of the delegates are
foilOws:--
FmsT DrsrRIcT-Henry c. Bowen and Charles R.
Philips.
SECOND DIsTRICT--B F. Tracy, John Lee William
Stewart and q. 7. Tate.
THIRD DIsTRlCr-James l.. Lansing and NJ. p.
Phillips.
FIFTH DrsTRIcr-E. d. Webster, David S. Stewart,
Anthony i. Campbell and Il. Ii. Lansing.
SIXTH DIsrRICT-General Isaac CaCn, Samuel
Goodwin, Robert J. Rudd.
SEVENTH DIsTRICT--Benjamn Wilson and.S. r.
Maddox.
EIGHTH DTsTRICT.--George G. Bennett A. NJ Bliss
william +. jennings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
ALLEGED MAYHEM IN wEsTCHEsrEa.

pugnacious individual named Joseph Purroy
who Is SAID to be deputy sheriff in New York, waS
arragned before Justice Fullen at Morrsania,
Weschester county, yesterday. to answer the
charge OF having, as is alleged, bitten OF q
portion Of the nose OF one Robert Robinson
Although the alleged offence was committed
some time since, Purroy, having escaped from the
neightornOod, continued to elude arrest until re-
Gently IT appears that the savage assault was made
without the slightest PROV ocatio kboth parties who
met in saloon, where Robinson ON refusing TO tight
the accused lost considerable portion OF his nasal
organ. Purroy gave bail for his appearance ~ q
further examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
POLITICAL NOTES AsD C0nnEsgs.

Dorsey B. Thomas has withdrawn from the cap
vsss for Congress in the Tennessee Sixth district
N.N. Cox publishes card In the Franklin Ten
nesseel ReUieoo announcing his withdrawal from
the race for Congress in the district He is under
no disabilities, but says be cannot take the test
oath If elected.
recent canvass OF the First district OF Maine
shows that John Lynch will be returned TO Con-
gress by J, eco majority.
The BepOeltesR Cqnyentoa.of Washington county,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
0PI2IONs OF HE RURAL PRESS.
The 'sBest Citixens'' Called for by tie
Republicans.

From the Sing Sing Republican rep.) Sept. IL
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
FEW weeks ago there were several names men.
stoned in connection with the nomination OF Gov
erDor at the Sara oga Convention, the most promi.
nent OF which we mentioned last week. As The
time approaches for holding the Convention the
names canvassed for that offCe have been narrowed
down To some two or three. Neither OF these gen.
ilemeD can be said 10 have taken active part In
the party differences which have done so much TO
retald the influence OF The republican party IN this
State. Each IS thorough, unfllnchng republican
who has been firm In their maintenance OF principle
during The darkest hours OF the party We grati-
ned that the public sentiment OF the great mass or
republicans has pnited on such men. 1t is men OF
nigh character for probity, patriotism ability and
wide renown that are so much needed as candidates
FOR office. We have had TOO many inferior men
aspiring Tor orce and their nominations have done
more injury than their active opposition could do,
Tor intelligent citizens cannot be persuaded 10 sup
port them Let US have State and local tickets MADE
no win the names OF our best citiZens upon them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
MERCER COUNTY IN. y COURT OF SESSIONS.

In the Mercer county Court OF Special Sessions
Yesterday Judge Reed presiding, the following
prisoners pleaded guilty aud were sentenced
Mary Green, for assault, with intent to Kill, two
months in the County Prison; John McS;anus, drum
tenness and disorderly conduct, three months John
Maplire a youth OF twelve years. stealing grapes,
sent to the Reform School: George Nelson petit lar
ceny ninety DAYS: william MulliHaux assuming
AZ ofiiccr, six months in tue Peqiteptsry,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
FIRES FOR AUGUST.

Valuable Statistics Of the Fire Marsiiai.
The following clear exhibit Of the losses m
surance, &C., on fires for last month was yesterday
submitted to the Board OF Poce:-
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE OF THE POLICE DEPART
MENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to make the follow
ing report fires for the month OF August, 1896
There were sixty-fOur fires during the month. OF
pants and employees; sixteen by Kerosene; four by
liquid gus; three by defective iues; eight by lncen
diaries: eight from causes unknown. and the re.
mainder were the result OF various accidents. The
number Of fires IN which loss was less than 500 was
thlrty-fve; between 500 and $1,000, eighteen; be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000, SIX; between $4,000 and
$4,000, three; between $4,000 and $4,000, two
total, siXty-fOur.
Loss on buildings. s27735 ms on buildings $2Is 700
Loss on stock 55,465 ms. on Stock. OBJ, $50
Total. ......... $50, 200 Total. S444 ESQ
Comparative statement OF 1res, loss and Insult
ance, for
August 1859. August 1870
Fires. ................. Ga 81
Loss. ..... ........ 80. $S7,9CO So, 20G
Insurance. .......... 315, 200 443.G5o
classification Of business in premises where nres
Occurred:-BOOts and shoes, q boarding, 81
riage manufacturer, /; coOperage l; dwellings, 20,
drugs, /; dry goods /; fancy goods, /; furniture,
&C., groceries, s. gasoline, &c. i; house of pros
ttutiOn l; hotel, l. iron foundry /; junk shop, l,
kindllng wood factory, l; lumber storage, /; lager
beer saloons, 2; loan office, l; liquor stores 9;
match factory, l. mills, L; oils and paints, l: res
fish, L. tin ware, l.; unoccupied. l; wood sheds. -
waterfalls, l.
Respectfully, THOMAS McSPEDoN.
Fire Marshal