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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-01-06

Absent minded people arc fnnny.
Sir Isaac Newton wanted his servant
10 carry out q stove that was getting
too hot. 4 fellow stole his dinner
before ms ewes, and he alterWard
thought he had eaten it because he
saw the dishes empty. \ Scotch
professor walked into the middle OF a
horse pond while pOnding on Final
Cause. Ben Franklin punched down
the fire in his pipe with the finger of
a young lady sitting al his side, and
severely blrAcd the lily white poker.
a gentleman in Toy, received a
letter in tho dark, and used the letter
TO light his lamp, and tlicn looked
about for Ii to read. Perc Grauy,
one DAY in Paris, tliinlling lac had
left lis watch st-hOne, took 1t out OF
his pocket TO see if he had time TO 90
back after IT, Neander, the church
historian, used to 80 10 his lectures
In his night cap aHdzuight gown, and
sometimes walked in the gutter. but
all those eases dOhot equal that of
man who will put down a left bower
when lac might know that the opPo-
site party holds the right aud ace.
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VOL" XIII.
g0Ftru
SONG OF A HEsr.
By IsAn 1xeEIow.


Down in the MOSES and <nct-g grass pressed
Soft and warm, and full to the brim.
Netches leaned over il purple and din,
With butter cup buds to follow
pray you hear my song Of q nest,
For it is not long.
You she'll never light in n summer quest
The bushes among
Shall never light on prOuder sitter
A faiEer nsstful, nor ever know
4 softer sound thsn their tender " itter,
That Eind-lIke did come and 60.
had e nestful once of ny own,
All happy, happy J.
Right dearly loved them; but Tshen they wer
They spfead out their Hiags - fIy-
0, one after one they few away
Far up the heavenly blue,
To the better country, the upper icy,
And-I wish was going too.
I pray you what is thc nest TO me,
Big smpty. .nestY
And What Is the shore where I stood to see
Ny boat sail down to the Wests
Can / call that home where anchor yet
Though my good man has sailed?
Can I call that hone where my nest was set,
Now all its hopes have failed2
Nay. bat the port where ny sailor went,
And the land where my nestlings be;
There is the home where my thoughts are ssnt
The only home for me.
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THAT rs so

II Is s4id that truth is gold
That is SOL
That it yields IN hundred fold;
That its champions wins the prize
Which endUres aud never dies
That is SO
It ID said that sin brings pain
That Is SOL
That its work Is loss. not gain;
That il kills the soul, and brings
Never balm, but ma ~ stings-
TAnt is sol
1t is said that goodness thrives-
That is so
That IL bIesses human lives; g
That at last, when earth has flown,
It shall give starry crown
That is SO!
Life = transient at the best
That is sol
But With good ness for our guest,
Truth shall guide US to the prize
That sndures and never dics-
That is SO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Wednesday, the Gath of May, 1871, will be
memorable day in history. 1t was the day
of the ratification by the United States Senate
of the Treaty of Washington between the United
States and Great Britain. And there are
these remarkable condolences in connection
with this treaty. The British High Commits
sioners arrived at this port on the ed of Feb
ruary-the birthday Of Washington-and the
Earl de Grey and Ripon hailed it as good
omen in behalf of the great object of their mis-
sion. The treaty was ratified by our Senate
on the oath of May-the birthday of Queen
Victoria-and on the same day, though in
advance Of the ratification, her Majesty's Com
missioners set sail, ''homeward bound" to-
gether with General Schenck one of the Amer
lean Commissioners, bound ont as Minister
to England. They may possibly hear Of the
ratification of the treaty en- route, from some
the English Commissioners and our Commits
sioner and Minister, on reporting themselves
at Windsor Castle, will be congratulated on
the ratification at Washington Of their great
work on the Queens birthday.
The oath Of May, 1871, in addition to the
great treaty ratification, will be memorable in
history as the day Of the bloodiest struggle of
the Paris Commune against the French gov
eminent, involving the burning Of the TUT
leries, the Hotel de Vile, the Palais Royal
and other famous public buildings in the
French capital, and as the Derby Day in Eng
land, in which a young colt of the Baron
Rothschild carried off the stakes from sixteen
competitors In the race. The oath Of May,
this year, will be marked as great day for
England and the United States, bnt as most
dismal and melancholy day for poor Paris and
poor France.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
T RIPPLE SHE EFT
New York. FRIDAY, May 20, 1871.
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY,s HERALD.


1-Advertisements
ESTABLISHMENTS
S-Prlze Fight Between Billy Edwards and Tim
Coillns-The National Game-The Weather
Keport-Franco.Ameri Institute-EacKer,
the Murderer-The Newark Turnpike MUIR.
der-Poice Presentation = Obituary Local
4-Bergeret's Bosh A Commune Commanders
communication 10 HERALD Commissioner
DelescluZe Interview with the Last Dictator
Foreign Built vessels-Foreign Personal
Power: Has the House Of Representatives
ANY Share OF 1.-THE Emigration Commits.
Notes. PshIical and General~fne Present
CONDITION OF Mexico-Tied Gagged and
Sine Avenue A Homicide McNevins Found
Guilty In the First Degree-The Fatal rene
ment House Quarrel-The Hartmann Homi-
Docks-What 1t Costs to Run the Brooklyn
Fire Department Proceedings in the Courts
A New Car Brake-Labor Union Meeting
The Code Amendment: A Republican Mem
Der OF the Legislature on the situation.
Paris-1he Commune KiiledNyersaes ri.
umphant-Wnat OF the Future Reimbursement
Announcements.
5.EditOrials Continued from Sixth Page)-Paris:
The NersailIsts In Complete Possession OF the
City-Germany: Prince Bismarck Threatens to
Resign-Central and South America: HERALD
special Reports from All the Republics
mexico: The Rebels Under General Rocna
from Jamaica. W. fMS,sce nSae seR Tele.
graphic News-views OF the Past-Business
Notices.
S-Point Breeze Park, Philadelphia Second Day
OF the Spring Irotttng Meetlng-Racing In st.
Louis, Indiana and Canada-Yachting The
Harlem Yacht Clubs Sweepstake Race-Mili-
tafv Chit-chat-The Nicaragua Canal Project
Lecture by Julia Ward Howe-The Methodist
Book Concern Troubles-Are Politics Played
Out-The Viaduct Ralroad-Pr0duce Ex-
change-The Long Island Woods Ablaze-New
York City News-Music and the Drama-Out-
lawry in Missouri
0-The insurance Congress: The Second Days Pro-
seedlngs-financlal and Commercial Reports.
Ddhestic Markets-Coal Land Speculation OF
the RESIDING Railroad Company-The Hav
Crop Destr6ved-f1e Boston, Hartford and
Erie .ailroad-Marnages and Deaths-Adver-
risements.
1O-News from Washlngton-Religlous lnteli-
Cence-Local News-Shlpplng Intelligence
Advertisements
acknowledgements.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

The SECRET OF TIE LONG STRUGGLE OF
nHE PARIS COMMUNE is explained in the
report that it had nearly two hundred thou
sand men under arms, of which force fifty
thousand were pretty good soldiers. Then,
ut the beginning, they had to be driven out Of
q line Of regular forts, then from earthworks
and the Paris wall, which is itself fortifca-
sion. and then from their numerous and strong
barbados. Marshal MacMahon, however,
has, with about eighty thousand men, proved
equal to all these difficulties, and in this strug-
gle for law and order has won his brightest
laurels as the greatest living soldier Of France
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

In ALL THEIR GLoRY-Our magnificent
Seventh regiment and the handsome Twenty
third regiment, N. G. N. Y. s. M, in their
parade yesterday. What sensation they
would have made in Paris, with their clean
faces, upright bearing and bright uniforms,
had they followed yesterday down the Rue
Rivol the begrimed, war-torn and blood
stained soldiers OF Versailles! What telling
illustration would thus have been given Of the
contrast between peace and wEl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

AN INTERVIEW WITH BERGERET. We pub
lish 10 another part of the HERALD this morn
Ing the particulars of an interview between
one of our Paris correspondents and General
Bergeret, one of the most prominent military
leaders of the Commune. Bergeret is as radi-
cal in speech as be is 10 action Quiet and
unreserved, open, and If not elegant in speech,
he Ia at least forcible. He does not believe In
God or hereafter, and even goes so far as
TO say that If there was such place as heaven
and such being az God, and he found himself
In heaven, the first thing he would undertake
10 do would be to conspire against God. erect
barbados and hoist the red flag in Paradise.
Gu other subjects this man was equally out
spoken and radical. Yet Bergeret and men Of
kis stamp we're the fellows who aimed TO give
France the most liberal government she ever
enjoyed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

WHILE THE INDIAN CHIEFS are in Washing
ton sight seeing and peace making, the
Apaches in Arizona have declared open war
against all whites. The chief Of the Apaches
was one of the dgnifed warriors who declined
TO come to Washington because his invitation
was informally worded, and 1t appears that he
finds our unfortunate lack Of etiquette worthy
of resentng 10 some grander mode than by
mere silent contempt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26
The Reichsrath Sot Against the Encr0aci
nents Of Prince Bismarck.

The Reichsrath set Against the Rncroaca-
nents Of Prince Bismarck.
Serious dissensions have arisen between
Prince Bismarck and the Reichsrath. The
Chancellor Of the Empire demands that he
and his imperial master should have 1t all
their own way in Alsace and Lorraine; that
the government should have supreme control,
issue DEGREES, levy taxes-do, in fine, as 1t
pleases without being bothered by the inter-
ference Of the Reichsrath until the full
benefit of the constitution of the en-
pire-some years hence-will be also
extended to those conquered pro-
vinces. The amendment to the bill
on the organization of Alsace and Lorraine,
limiting the authority Of the Emperor and
making financial measures subject to the con-
troll of the Reichsrath, has incurred the dis
pleasure of Prince Bismarck. He upbraids
the Reichsrath with ingratitude and want Of
confidence in the government, and adds
that, now that the task Of his life, the unity Of
Germany and the incorporation of Alsace and
Lorraine, had been accomplished-as much as
w bdy IL m0 yOu OWC ~ 6n -uC WOulu AOoAkA
If the amendment is not withdrawn. In the face
Of this formidable threat Of the imperial
Chancellor the Reichsrath agreed to reconsider
the amendment.
We believe that the present difficulty, unim-
portant as 1t may seem, is the precursor of q
formidable movement against the government.
The German Parliament begins to tire of the
supercilious hauteur of Prince Bismarck and
the paternal despotism of Kaiser William.
Bismarck has never been particularly mindful
of the constitutional rights Of representatives.
His of-hand manner and high-handed ways in
the Prussian Parliament are well remembered.
Already there is serious dissatisfaction among
the members of South Germany, who see that
their interests are overlooked. The unity of
Germany is for the present, at least, beyond
danger, and now that all that could be reason
ably expected has been obtained, the Reichs-
rath may contemplate without anxiety the
prospect Of Prince Bismark's resignation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

and restore the House Of Bonaparte2 With
the fall Of the Commune we have seen the end
OF one fight. We wait to see the beginning of
another. There is still chance for the repub-
lie. The Bourbon cause is not quite desperate.
We dare not say there is no hope for the Bona
parties and the empire. But we are willing
10 wait the issue of events.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Our SPECIAL Correspondent IN MATA-
MoRos telegraphs that General Rocha arrived
before Tampico on the 18th inst, and that
battle was expected. The belief was expressed
that the rebellion would soon he suppressed,
and for the sake Of unhappy Mexico we hope
to see 1t realized
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

In JAMAICA grand juries have been
abolished, and the Legislature is considering
a bill giving aliens the same property rights
hs are possessed by British subjects. We sup
pose that the object of this bill is to induce
Foreigners to settle on the island and cultivate
The large area of land which is unemployed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

"WHEN MAN is GONG Down HILL" the
old proverb says, ''every one gives him kick. /"
In the case of the Communists in Paris, 1t
seems, on finding themselves going down hill
they gave themselves the hardest kicks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Two WOMEN in Kansas have gone as part
ners into the law business. They propose to
be sisters law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

GENERAL SHERIDAN is again in Chicago.
He finds 1t very congenial and lively among
the fighting editors there after bis peaceful
days at Sedan and Paris.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Lone BRANoH.-The preparations in pro-
gress for grand season at Newport, Long
Branch. Saratoga, &C., are far ahead of any
thing heretofore attempted, and all concerned
are counting upon rich harvest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

& A SMALL MARGIN.-Gold ranged yesterday
from 11l4 to liza small margin for "bil
spec" on little investments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Tho News from Central and South America.
Our special dispatches from Central and
South America published this morning are
interesting, although they contain merely
repetition Of the old story of revolutions and
attempts at revolution. The latest insurrec-
ton in the State of Panama has ended for the
present in compromise between the govern
ment and the rebel leaders, by which the
former agree to pay the expenses Of the latter
and place part Of the public patronage at their
disposal. We do not know that such an
arrangement as this promises much for the
stability Of the republic, but since it prevents
bloodshed it is not altogether condemnable.
We are not surprised, however, to learn that
the followers of both parties are dissatisfied
with the terms and ''more trouble is sntici-
pated" OF course there will be more trouble
That was to be expected The Central
and order. Agitation is their life.
In Guatemala the revolution is exhibiting
renewed life; in Honduras the revolution is
certain of success; in Costa RIGA an attempt
at revolution has been frustrated; in Nicaragua
the government is preparing to shoot leaders
of the revolution; in Peru a revolution has
been attempted in the form of conspiracy to
to seize the Peruvian iron-clads; in Chile,
man having paused awhile from gratifying
his revolutionary instincts, nature determined
to keep up the agitation and INDUCED in few
severe hurricanes. Well, after all these repe-
titions of accounts Of revolutions it is refresh
ing to note that San Salvador was at peace
when last heard from. Let us hope that hers
was not the calm which precedes the storm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

Tho Occurrences u Yesterday In Paris.
A despatch from st. Denis, dated yes
terday evening, reports that the fighting
In Paris has ceased, and that the Versailles
troops are in complete possession of the city.
We do not, however, place full credence in
this intelligence, because our advices from
Versailles represent the insurgents as still re-
sisting in the Belleville quarter, although
without leaders. Still 1t may be that the in
surrection was finally suppressed yesterday.
as M. Theirs expressed the opinion that the
end would be Witnessed on that day. To do
them Justice the Communists made q
desperate struggle, and we have no
doubt that the losses Of MacMahon's
army have been frightful. Our dispatches
this morning give full and graphic
details Of tho fighting. 1t seems as if the
Versailles troops displayed considerable STRAIT
egg and ingenuity in attacking the barbados.
their approaches being slow and laborious,
but without that immense sacrifice Of life
which generally attends street fighting. The
latest reports of military operations state that
the government troops were bombarding Belle
vile. Forts Montrouge and Bicetre have been
occupied, and we suppose that all the southern
forts are now in the hands of the legitimate
authorities.
We have few additional particulars concern
ing the destruction of public property. 1t is
stated that all the works Of art in the Louvre
are safe, they being in the vaults. Previous
reports of the burning of the other public
buildings are fully confirmed, and the numerous
fires seen In the city yesterday, aided by
strong wind, threatened to increase the work
of devastation, Naturally enough the Yer
sailles authorities and the army are much in
censed at the resistance offered by the insur-
gents and at the Vandalism which has laid the
most valuable part of Paris in ashes. We are
consequently not surprised to learn that in
the fighting Wednesday night and yesterday
no quarter was given. Several Communist
leaders have been sentenced by drumhead
courts martial and Immediately shot, Marshal
MacMahon lie evidently determined not to
show any mercy to the miscreants who have
done SO much to destroy France. On their
part the rebels are not more merciful, and it
is even reported that Archbishop Darboy, ten
hostages and more than fifty priests were
murdered in cold blood on Tuesday night.
We shall not believe this until It receives con-
frmation. 1t is too horrible for credence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

THE CONVICTION OF McNEvINs. While the
public have been occupied with the Foster
murder trial another trial, which is Of less
Importance only because it does not In its con-
sequences so seriously affect the security of
the more orderly portion of the general pub
lie, was concluded in Judge Bedford's court
yesterday. McNevins, who killed Hynes in
avenue A in November last, was found guilty
of murder in the first degree. The
case is only important because it has
been so promptly disposed of that it
is likely to serve in some degree as
one Of those effective warnings that all penal
ties of the law are popularity supposed to be.
The jury in this case was chosen within an
hour last week, when this trial commenced.
from intelligent citizens who, luckily, had had
their attention called off this case, or had for
gotten it in the more exciting interest Of the
Foster trial, and his sentence Of death will
probably be rendered on Tuesday. The
promptness of the settlement in his case may
deter many rufian from acts Of murder who
would have been encouraged by the jury farce
OF the Foster trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

PRESIDENT JUAREz, of Mexico, appreciates
the importance of the American press. He
telegraphs to our correspondent acknowledge
ing the receipt of his fluctuations on the
completion Of q telegraph line, and he Guarez)
salutes the press of the United States and
directs his prayers to Heaven for its progress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-26

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