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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-30
RAISING THE GOLD BOYr'

1T WAS a dark and tempestuous night
a night to fill the soul with fright !;
the thunders pealed, the lightning flashed,
the wild beasts squealled and the elements
clashed, while the rain from above in tor
rents dashed, when a poor preacher of
the gospel wended his way through the
dismal intricacics Of Western forest
many years ago.
The poor man felt anything but COM
Portable, for he was wet through to the
skin, and almost tired to death. He had
been tramping around since morning,
beside he had lost his way, so the reader
can guess the state of mind he was in,
and also appreciate the sudden transition
from despair to hope which he expert
enced on seeing the glimmer of light
ahead. He quickened his tagging foot
steps and soon came up to the light
which issued from the only window of a
solitary log cabin in the forest
Remembering the scriptural injunc-
ton, knock and it shall be opened unto
you" he did so; but without meeting
with any response. He wrapped again
louder than before, and this time gruf
female voice asked:
"Who's there"
It's l" was the definite reply Of our
rain-soaked parsor.
DWELL, who are you and what do you
wan't?" asked the voice, grufer than be-
fore.
"a poor, benighted preacher of the
gospel who has lost his way, and who
wishes to stay here tonight" answered
the parson, in dolorous voice.
Well, stay there-I don't see whats
to hinder you J"
But | am almost starved, and J. will
pay you literally for some SUPPER" he
responded, chattering with cold and not
in the least appreciating the joke,
The words "liberal pay" acted like
open sesame and after few moments
of delay, occasioned by the unfastening
of the door, it was opened and our parson
entered.
He found himself in rough apart
ment with large fire place at one enc
on which great log fire was blazing
rough deal table and three chairs, be-
sides box filled with dry flax, comprised
the furniture.
But all minor DEFICIENCIES seemed to be
more than made up by the lady of the
house, for she was fully six feet in height
and weighed nigh unto three hundred
pounds.
After having placed some food on the
table she turned to the parson, who stood
shivering before the fire, making futile
attempts to dry himself by alternately
turning one side, then the other to the
fire.
Now | want you to eat this grub al
quick as you know how, and then tramp
for it's perfectly impossible for me t
keep you here over night"
But, my good woman" said the par
son, anxiously 81 shall perish in this in
clement weather; have been wandering
in this fearful storm ever since mornin.
and if you. have any compassion or pity
at all you will try and give me som'
place where can be sheltered from thi
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-30

BSy~ He who cannot find time to con-
suit his Bible, will one day find time to
be sick he who has not time to pray
must find time to die; he who can find
no time to reflect is most likely to find
time to sin; he who cannot find time for
repentance, will find an eternity in which
repentance will be of no avail; he who
cannot find time to work for others, may
find an eternity in which to suffer for
himself
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-30

Da~ To Adam, Paradise was home; to
the good, among his descendants, home
is Paradise.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
THE TRENTON N. J) POLICE FORCE.

The protracted disorganiZation OF the Trenton
Common Council Is likely to result in frequent con-
nicts between the dlsorderly elements Of the city
and the police officers whose authority to make or.
restsI in certain cases has been called in question.
The point at Issue is whether the latter can be called
police or private citizens in pollcemens uniform.
Their last term OF Office expired on the first Tuesday
In May and the question Is whether they can legally
hold once until their successors shall be appointed
This question was yesterday answered in the neg.
awe Dy ITent0nian named Cooney, who was
arrested Dy Oncer or citizen Powers on charge Of
Ihe interpreter OF the law protested before his
zen n%nGp agsasS ae arrest on the grounds na c
would see about it.n Tho Mayor gave tho man q
piece OF his mind regarding previous Charges against
!ne latter, wnlch had the effect of ntmdating him
be ed down stairs and locked UP on being unable to
pay the imposed fine. - 49,"
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
A MYSTERIOUS MlRDyR.

Tragedy or Long Island SOund-The Corpse
of u Sfrnnger Washed Ashore Near City
ls,and-Conciasive Evidence of Assnssina.
iion and Robbery--The Body Buried Whi-
ont "a Coroncr's Inauest-An O6scquious Jus.
tice Of the Pence.
The brutal murder OF an unknown man, whose
body was cast ashore by bic waters OF Long Island
Sound within the past week, has, through the
bungng interference OF justice OF the peace re-.
manned hitherto almost unnoticed. Last Friday
some fishermen discovered the corpse OF
stranger near City Island, aud IN the town
OF Pelham, weschester county. ana the occurrence
having been mentioned 10 Justice Sparks that ON.
ciai, without notifying one Of the Coroners pro.
ceeded ON his own responsibility to mold an in
quest. jury having been summoned, an
examination Of the body took place, which
disclosed deep cut under the right ear, which had
penetrated beyond the Iugular VEN, sufficient at
once to produce death. Two gashes were also found
on the left wrist, though inflicted while the de-
ceased was endeavoring 10 evade the knife OF his
murderer
The body Is represented to he that OF a German
apparently about five feet six inches IN height aud
was genteey dressed In dark clothing. A gold
In order TO secure which IL was found
necessary 10 amputate ihe digit. In one
OF the pockets small amount OF money
was discovered, and hanging from the vest WINS q
portion Of watch chain with seal attached, leaving
secured by the murderer I'm view Of these facts
the jury rendered q verdict that the man cnne
TO his death by wounds inflicted by some person or
persons unknown TO the jury The body was subse-
4uenty buried on City Island by the poormaster ol
the town of Pelham
Having been first notified on Wednesday Of the
unwarrantabe proceedings attending the inquest
Coroner Bathgae, at the request OF citizens nvlng
that vicinity, visited city Island and had an
interview with Justice Sparks, TO whom he
| expressed IN severe terms his dsapprobation Of
| sparks conduct IN usurpng the functions OF the
former TO understand that If repetition OF the un-
warraDtable proceeding occurred he tBathgate)
would bring the matter before tho Grand Jury.
In the HERALD OF the 5ih ins paragraph under
the heading suspected Foul Payo appeared. sett-
ing forth that n German named Frederick EZold Il
resident OF Union Hill. N. j., and who an agent
for Wheeler Wilson, had gone on u visit 10
Bridgeport, Conn, since which lime no traces Of him
could be found
II was ascerfained yesterdayfafternoon through
Captain Leviness who lives on city Island, and
VINO saw he body, that the appearance OF the corpse
cofresponded. TO some extent with that OF Mr,
Etzod, and the wife OF the missing man, having
been notified intends visiting the spot to-day when
the body viii he exhumed for her Inspection.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
IHe lax ON PUBLIC ReCQanS.

AT the meeting Of the Board OF Health on Wednes-
day last the newly appointed Register Of Vital Statis
tics, Dr. Russell, asked the Board to authorize the
charge Of one dollar for each search OF the record
The Board did not approve of his recommendations
for the reason that they desired time to consider
Certain representatives OF the press during the past
year, while DR.. Bovine was Register, frequently
applied FOR permission to copy the record, and
IN each case 1t was refused, on the ground
the new Register desire to collect revenue OF ono
dollar per entry from every newspaper in the city
returns OF births, marriages, and deaths 2 Mr.
Bovine stated to the HERALD reporter that parties
are in the habit OF Offering money to have the re-
cords suppressed. Yesterday the matter was
brought to the attention OF President Boswortb OF
the Beard OF Health, who does not countenance the
proposed tax npon citizens who require data.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
EMIGRATION.
Meeting Of the Com usissIoners Mt Wards
Island.

Meeting Of the Com usissIOners at Wards
Island.
The Board OF Commissioners o. Emigration met
yesterday morning at Wards Island, and, after
making tour OF Inspection through the buildings
the island, organized for business with the presi-
dent, Mr.. Richard OGorman, in the chair. The
principal business before the meeting was the report
OF a speciei subcommittee appointed at the last
meeting 10 examine and report on plan lor
THE NEW LUNATIC ASYLUM
on the island. Mr. Hustled, as chairman, reported
that the committee had carefully examined the
plans presented 10 them and that they had unani.
mousIy selected that submitted BY MIR. John oNei
as being the most suitable, economical and
every way appropriate. 1t VIII DO remembered
that the old Board Of Emigration Commissioners
had advertised for plans nearly two years since the
plans had been submitted, but no action had been
taken ip w matter, and tne asylum on the island
had become almost nuisance, and was certainly
unntted for the purposes TO which It was devoted.
The new Board decided TO push the matter ahead and
erect commodious and fitting establishment without
delay. The report Of the committee on the plans
was adopted, and q building committee Of i've was
on motion appointed TO superintend the building Of
the asylum, and Mr.. John o'Neill appointed as
supervising architect at compensation TO be fixed
by the committee. Commissioners Hustled Frear,
Lynch scbach and Hart were appointed as the conl-
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
DOMESTIC ROBBERS.
How HOusckeepers Are Taken In and Done
FOr-AdrOit RObberies by Servant Girls
Valuable Jewelry and Bonds Made Awny

How HOGsckeepers Are Taken In and Done
For-Adroit Robbcries ny Servant Girls
Valuable Jewelry and Bonds Made Awny
With.
short time since Mr.. George Wheeler residing at
New Springvie, Staten Island took Into has employ
servant grl-one who had come well recon.
mended-w no had his entire confidence and for
several weeks she performed her different duties
faithfully and no fault could be found. on the 2lth
OF May, however, change took place in the conf.
dence OF her empOyers-she having suddenly taken
her departure for parts unknown and with her sev.
eral hundred dollars worth OF valuable clothing
ana silver coin. The evidence o. to her having
committed the theft clearly proved by the fact that
The detective traced some OF the silver coin and
found II IN the possession vi a b0atman, who had
taken II In payment for rowing woman tansw wering
to the description Of the culpri from Chelsea Eliza
befhp0rt on the day above stated. The money was
identified by Mr. Wheeler, who had his private mark
On the same placed there by him years since.
The wOman's name IS Emile Smidt. She is about
thirty-tve years OF age Of medium height, light
hair, clear compile xlOn and dark eyes. She is ma
tive Of Germany. On the 21th OF May, only three
days following the above recited theft, another OF
Mr.. Wheeer's d0Inestics took 1t into her head TO
perform similar feat; SO accordingly, while tho
family employed In another portion the resi-
dence, she adr0tly opened trunk belonging to the
family aud distracted $1,000 worth OF Wllkesbarre
Coal and Iron Company bonds and also large
quantity OF iewery consisting OF blacclets zone OF
which cost $3.50. beautifully set with choice pearls,
and the gold quite massvel gold neck chains, rings,
&c. This woman was known by the name OF Mar
garet Smith alias Margaret Roberts, aged about
thirty years and quite tall. The above cases are In
the hands Of superintendent Warrin OF the detective
Ousy prosecuting the work, with the hope OF secu-
ing the audacious cuprits.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
moxsaI TassuY At eassxpuxr.

James Duny yonng clerk was arraignes before
justice voorhees, yesterday morning on a charge OF
ielonlous assault, preferred by Captain Rhodes, OF
the Seventh lGrecnpoinp precinct, and on pleading
not guilty he was remanded. II appears rom the
statements Of the prisoner that at a very late
hour on Wednesday night while he was on
his way TO his home. he attacked by person to
him unknown, near the stables OF The Cross-town
Railroad Union avenue Greenpolnt, aud TO defend
himself he drew his revolver stephen Hannah,
dtffcuity and attempted TO prevent Dufy,
with whom he was intimately acquainted.
from dischargng his weapon, when 1t acci.
denlally went or AMI discharged bullet
INTO his stomach. Hannan was conveyed to hts resi-
oence ana properly cared Tor and Duffy, who was
nul ally intoxicated az the time, was arrested by
Captaln Rnod.s The injured man corroso,aics
Iurys story and holds him blameless Ills chances
for life precafious, "a the bullet stu remains In
bis stomach.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10

the more convenient transportation OF passengers in
your large city, would be pleased TO call TO your
notice slight description Of elevated velocpede
railway and cars, for which we have recently re-
ceived letters patent Our Commissioner Of Patents
lMr Fisher and the judges at once pronounced our
plan novel, and readily granted us letters patent on
the l5th day OF last March Our plan il such tnai
we believe that, without appropriatlng any valuable
iep aocm; we can convey thousands Of passen,
Rers per day from the Battery 70 the Central
aaah ra.h In from fifteen to twenty minutes
each way, aud free from all Instructions
anu win perfect safety. Our plan Is to use hollow
EAST IRON posts like the water logs, say one foot
diaineier OF any height required and simple cast.
ing so adjusted at the top OF each post az 10 hold
q strong square frame OF wrought iron, large
enough TO allow the 10 pass freely through, at
the same time to hold strong upper rall directly
over the centre of the car, which serves as guide
and keeps the car exactly on the balance over the
centre lower RAIL- and directly over the centre or
each post. The car has two centre converse line
wheels that 1T the single curve % track, thus
holding IL IN perfect safety, and while IL will be per-
fectly secure on the track any speed may be applied
that may be required. Our single posts may be
painted and become quite ornamental and answer
the purpose OF lamp swings and telegraph posts
combined. We have working model now on ex-
hibitton In this city. The President and several pro-
minent gentlemen have already noticed this new In
vention, ana the most OF these gentlemen speak IN
the highest terms OF its prospective merit.
HOOD 4 CLARK,
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
THE DEPEYsTER SUICIDE.
Papers In the Case--A Cuse Of SeIf.Destruc
ijen-lusnnity the Cause.


Papers In the Case--A Case Of Sell. Dessruc.
iien-lusnnity The Cause.
since the publication, In the HERALD Of yesterday,
ter hate OF No. liz East Thirty sixth street. further
particulars have been CLEANED in the matter. II ap-
pears on Sunday last Coroner Flynn held an In
quest over the remains Of Mr.. Depeyster, but the
facts were not promulgated till yesterday wnen the
testimony taken before the jury was handed over
to members OF the press for publication.
DY Snelling OF No. ~ Madison avenue deposed
that he had been attending deceased since July dur
Ing which time he had several attacks OF temporary
alteration OF mind; was called TO see him on the
morning OF the 3D. Of daylight found him lying on tho
door, bleeding from pistol shot wound OF the head
entering at the right temple, passing through the
brain and penetrating the skul at the opposite side
considered the wound fatal; he fingered I'LL twelve
O'Clock at nght--twenty- -one hours after shooting
hmself-and expired.
Dr. william A. Hammond, who had been called 10
see deceased, corroborated tue testimony Of DR..
Smelling.
titled that FOR the past year he had been In up.
sound state OF mind and under the care Of DR..
Smelling; about three O'Clock on tho morning Of
the 81 Instant Mrs. bepeyster was awakened by q
noise as II some heavy body had fallen, and at
first thought 1t was q portion OF the wall In de-
ceased's room coming down; went into his room, but
to the mont room, the door OF which was last, it
having been b0lted on the inside; the door was
her son lying on the hearth rug, bleeding nom
wound IN MS head; he died at twelve O'Clock the
following night.
This closed The testimony, and the fury rendered
the following verdict:-''Ihat Gerard b. Depeyster
to his death by fracture OF the skull caused ny
pistol shot wound sefnnicted while laboring
East Thirty-sixth street,. Deceased was thirty.four
years OF age and native Of New York.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
A "Cou,u.on seuss" Plan.

To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
To have common sense plan for railroad for
rapid communication from the lower TO the upper
end Of this island let seventy1ve feet be taken be-
tween TWO streets In the centre OF the city: buy the
property; tear down the houses erect strong thick
stone walls; let cellars and counter cellars land the
first story for stores he fifteen feet In height from
sidewalk: then carry up your thick walls with iron
beams laid across with Qirders at sufficient dis
lance TO make everything strong, substantial ana all
hreproOf IN every respect and have cement Ied In
between beams for nooring; build az many stories as
you please. with roof to keep out snow and rain.
Have an elevator or side stairs ut the
end or every block to reach every nOor
and then propel your cars with dummy engine
Then you would have no smoke to rise from one
story 10 the other; also have ventilation the thick
stone wall from cellar to roof across s,rees have
strong arches anu fine lattice work sides OF track
above ihe strong hulwark TO give light from The
street. There are many other things the details OF
which win NOT go into nj present.. would merely
say that w0uld prefer elevator TO ascend and
descend, rs thereby you Could take up aud down
nelght and packages AS well as passengers at the
various depos, which should be at short dis
tances, ana no person children could get
mp on the track 30 get run over, whereas II
assembled by stairs any person could 60 up on
the track and there would he no facilities for
getting goods up and down. This road would cost
t1me with the rent Of stores underneath running
through from street to street This Is a mere OUT
lfne which can be improved on. wish YOU would
improve ON this plan and urge IL day by day IA Your
vaiu bile Journal until capitalists come forward and
take hold Of the affair. W X DiMSnEE
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
wHIskeY AND WAFER.
Two Men Drowmed-A Drunken Aitercation
In a BOnf.

Two Men Dr0wned-A Drunken Alteration
In B0nf.
On Wednesday afternoon three men engaged on
the new building Of Messrs. waterhouse Bros, at
Passac village, N. j., went out IN q nt,le boat
for row. They had bottle of liquor with
them and were more or less under the IN
nuence OF liquor when tney started. When opposite
the Santiago Hotel, near Passaic bridge the three
men got into an alteration about going ashore for
a drink, during which the boat was upset and two
OF them drowned. One named Thomas Cooper, WAS
an unmarried man and lived In Passaic although
his sisters family reside lnJNew York. The other,
william Doyle leaves q wife and three children liy-
ing in Passaic. Doyles body has not yet been re-
covered, although Cooper's was grappled up soon
after the accident Both the drowned men
were bricKlayers, and worked on the new
factory of Messrs. Waterhouse. Doyle was
the only one among the party who could swim, but
IL is supposed he was dragged down by Cooper. The
other or the three managed to reach the Shore max
Ing his second narrow escape from death within q
few weeks. On the other occasion he fell from
three story building and was not hurt enough TO
Keep him from work.
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
Brooklyn Navy Yard-War Vessels DELAY ed
for Want Of Crew-sniiOrs and Land
shor rka

Brooklyn Navy Yard-War Vessels Della we'd
for Want Of Crew-sniiOrs and Land
Sharks.
The Saratoga Guerriere and Tennessee, n.el-or-
war, which were ordered 10 be got ready for sea
eight months ago, are still at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard Tney are all likely TO remain there for two
months to come 1T least owing to the lack seaInen
wherewith TO man them. IL Is not probable tnat
either Of them can obtain crew until snch time as
some OF tae navy vessels abroad come home and dis
charge their crews
The Guerriere, intended to carry the nag OF the
Rear Admrarof the South Pacific squadron, is ready
for duty and her coal Is all on board; but she is as
above stated, compelled to observe state Of mas
tery Inactivity until abe can get crew.
The Qulnneba,Kh, dOuble-endcr, Is her way
home from Brazil, and 1t Is possible that sue viii
furnish men for the Guerriere But the latter vessel
Will have TO wait untn the crew Of the Qunnebaugh
have had their holiday ashore.
The Sabine. which was ordered home by the de-
partment. has missed her ORDERS which were sent
the East Indies or some other remote place.
The Tennessee, said TO be destined Tor the Euro
pean squadron. to relieve the flagship Franklin, Is
mite period, owing to the want OF a crew
Had recruiting not been interrupted when It was,
three months 0gO, Dy the Ill advised measure OF the
Navy Department this great Inconvenience would
not now be experienced, before the opening or the
being enlisted in the navy But with the opennc of
the season on the lakes sailors grew scarce and The
number OF recruits does not now average more than
touching upon thc question OF recruits thai the ex.
pensc which Is commonly incurred by Jack In ell
Ragtng shipping master to accompany him to the
receiving ship is entirely unnecessary. Any sailor
can ship Ase Witif equal facility 10 that accorded
by those sharks and thereby save the Jen Or nf-
teen dollars which the latter ihvariabiy charge tho
credulous mariner who places himself under the
guidance. Of these very unnecessary shipping
brokers'"
The naval nidshipmen's taut, pretty, sharpi,ned
schooner yacht America has been on the dry dock
At this station for the past few days, undergoing
stern and from 6fe.rail TO keeson. she Will be
10ated out next week.
Continual complaints are made by naval officers
of the difficulty In obtaining good seamen. The re-
luctance Of the men to enter the is easily
accounted for They are, as a rule, shameIully
treated. The modern Jack Tar is an intelligent
reasoning being, and plainly as other people
where his interest lies. Perhaps the most shameful
instance OF neglect apd cruelty on the part OF our
Navy Department towards our brave and worthy
sailors Is that Of the survivors Of the nhfated
Oneida. The men have been here since the 10th of
last month, and are In a most destitute condition.
They have not received cent of pay for three years
and three months and as yet there Is no prospect of
their being paid OF. No wonder that our sailors
a1oat are insubordinate and that decline TO
enlist under the naA
The New York herald., 1870-06-10
A Youthful Onluiau.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Although very young aud as don't think--in fact,
know-thaf you would publish my proposition for an
elevated railway, still would like to propose one
propose 10 take some street and have pillars or
columns erected and on them to have rails laid on
both sides OF che street. one side for train going up
anu tle other for the train coming down and have
the whole nrnly anchored by braces fixed in solid
masonry under the sidewalk. Have the side nearest
tne houses screened TO prevent the passengers from
annoying me inmates by gazing into the windows
when the train Is standing st as you all know that
II Is not very pleasant TO have people gazing in ai
road have the train go into some building for denoi
or have one erected especially for IT, and to have Inc
cars drawn ny smoke consuming dummy or
locomotive.
YOUTH or SIXTEEN a