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Naval Activity.

Persons lately returned from
England report that there is a
very bitter and angry feeling there
against the position Of the United
States in relation to the Geneva
arbitration. The press shows this
very plainly, but it is said that
these organs Of public opinion are
mild and reserved upon the topic,
in comparison to the outspoken
sentiments at the clubs, and in So
cicty generally in London. The
government itself regards the
matter so seriously as to 90 to
work in arsenel and navy yard
with unwonted vigor. On one
iron-clad now buildinga at Chatham,
600 men are to be employed du-
ring the year, and 992,500 is put
down in the navy estimates to be
expended on labor and materials
for the hull. During the same
time, nine thirty-fve ton guns,
made at the royal gun factories,
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, have
just been bored out to a calibre of
twelve inches, and have been ad-
ded to the naval armament. The
navy has also recently received
thirteen guns, called tho "Wool-
wlch Infants" which are called
the most powerful pieces Of ord
nance now IN existence in Eng.
land or elsewhere. They will send
a steel shot through fifteen inches
Of armor plase, or carry a 6Oo-
pounder ca9non ball from Wool
wich into London, a distance of
seven miles. These guns will be
used in the three large iron-clads
now in course ofcompletion, all Of
which looks very significant at
the present time.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

GARCIA, THE GAMBLER.-There
has just died in great wretchedness
at Geneva, Senior Garcia, one who,
in the annals Of those who make
haste to become rich by gambling
held conspicuous place. Garcia,
the hero Of several seasons at
Baden and Homburg, was a scion
OF q good Spanish family, and was
born at Saragossa, in 1880, and
had some little fortune left him,
which he Immediately lost at the
gambling table. He turned up in
France in 1863, about which time
he became possessed, by inheri-
tance, of a small property, realizing
about 10000 francs. This was the
nucleus of the enormous fortune
that he won at ecarte, at 6acearta
and trente ct quarante. He pos
sessed at one time e16O, 900, which
he won entirely by gambling.
He left France at the time of the
Calzado affair, and the "diffculty"
with the duke of Grammont-Ca-
derouse. He lived afterwards at
Baden, where he lost all he pos
sessed, and at Monaco, where be
became waiter in a cafe. He has
died in a wretched lodging in
Geneva, leaving barely sufficient
to pay for his interment. he
shuhed Of this mortal coil, lesv.
ing in his ragged pockets five
francs, the lowest stake allowed
at r0uQe ct n0tr!
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24
Horace GreeleY's Policy.
WHAT He PROPOSES TO DO IN CERTAIN CON.
TINGENCIES.
New York, April 9.

TlNGENClES.
New York, April 9.
Horace Greeley prints the following in
to morrow's Tribune as to his course in
the orth.coming Presidential campaign:
l. If there shall be Democratic can
didates for President in the field, We
propose to support that Republican ticket
which seems most likely to succeed.
g. If the main issue in the canvass
shall be protection against free trade, we
shall, mo matter as to candidates." be
found on the side Of protection.
8. But if, as we hope and expect there
shall be, two Republican tickets, and
none other presented with any hope Of
success, we shall favor that one whose
election will be in our judgment most
likely to promote economy in the public
expenditure, purity in legislation and
administration, substantial unanimity in
UNFOLDING for all citizens q complete
equality Of rights under the Law, and
hasten the return of fraternal concord
and mutual goodwill between those who
were arrayed against each ether in san
culinary strife throughout our great civil
war. Such is our position. and it viii
not be affected by the nomination of A.
B, G, or D, at Cincinnati, Philadelphia,
or elsewhere. Mr.. Greeley further says
the Tribune will not be an organ, and
will print no campaign edition, whoever
may be the candidate. ...'
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A Good Temperance Story.

A correspondent sends US the
following good speech, which, as
she assures US, is nearly q verbal
report Of one that she heard at q
temperance meeting: Il have
been thinking, since l came into
the meeting tonight, about the
losses I've met with since | signed
the total abstinence pledge. l
tell you there isn't a man in the
society who has lost more by
stopping drink than l have. Wait
q bit till l tell you what I mean.
There was a nice job Of work to be
in the shop to-day, and the boss
called for me. "Give it Law"
says he, "Hc's the best hand in
the shop" Well, l told my wifo
at supper-time, and says she:
"Why, Laurie, he used to call you
the worst. You have lost your
bad name, haven't you?" That's
fact: wife," says |. "And it amt
all that I've lost in the last six
teen months, either. I had pow
erty and wretchedness, and I've
lost them. I had an old ragged
coat and a 'shockin' bad hat and
some waterproof boots that let
tho wet out at the toe as fast as
they took it in at the heel. I've
lost them. I had a red face, q
trembling hand, and q pair of
shaky legs that gave me an awk-
ward tumble now and then. |
had a habit of cursing and swear
ing and I've got rid Of that. !
had an aching head sometimes,
and a heavy heart, and, worse
than all the rest, a guilty con-
science. Thank God! I've lost
them all" Then tcld my wife
what she he'd lost. "You had an
old ragged gown, Mary" says /.
Sand you had trouble, and sor-
row, and a poor wretched home,
and plenty Of heart.aches, for you
had a miserable drunkard for a
husband. Mary! Mary! thank
the Lord for all you and I have
lost since I have signed the Good
Samaritan pledged"
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Does A MAN SUFFER AFTER HIS
HEAD IS Cur OFF.-It seems as if
those nations which have decapi-
tated person condemned to death.
on the ground that it was the most
merciful method ofjudlcial execu-
ton, have been making a grand
mistake, and condemning their
victims to useless and prolonged
agony. At least, number of emf
nent German savans have decided
thatthe head retains consciousness
for some hours after it is severed
from the body, and suffers, mean
time, exquisite pain. The En-
peror William has been convinced
by their arguments, and has de-
creed the abolition of decapitation
throughout the empire.
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But to a more cheerful subject.
The annual sale of the Book Trade
is now in progress, and many Of
the prominent dealers Of the coun-
try are present. Among the new
publications announced, is 4 novel
by Julien Hawthorne. Scribner
& Co. are to reproduce "The Story
of the Plebiscite," one of the Erck-
mann-Chatrain series. Hon. Alex
ander H. Stevens, has issued a sup
plement to his IVA: between the
States" The new novel of Mrs.
Maria J. Westmoreland, Of Allan
ia, Ca, published by Carleton, is
meeting with large sale, and has
been dramatized. 1t is entitled
Heart Hungry" and is we'll wor-
thy of perusal. The Appletons
are about to issue q "PopuIar Sci
encc Monthly" "Good.bye-Swee.-
Heart" is the last sensation. For
ty thousand copies have been Or
dcrcd in advance. James Brooks,
Editor Of the Evening Express,
and William H. Seward, are both
engaged in writing up their voy-
age around the world. "Wisdom
Teeth for Little People"-an edu-
cational book for the household, is
one Of the successes Of the day
Another grand success is the now
famous "Aldine' an illustrated jour
nal that has done more to stimu-
late the love of art and improve
artists than any publication ever
issued in America. The combined
influence of its exquisite typogra-
ply and engravings, is already
telling upon other journals, and
the public taste which tits educat-
ing will soon demand to be sup
piled with something more than
the trash that goes out at ten
SSuko d w SSh.
A monument to Shakespeare will
be erected in Central Park in June.
The Knickerbocker Life Insur-
ance Company have just purchas-
ed and moved into one of the most
magnificent buildings on Broad
way. They have introduced into
their business new feature, which
gives to every policy a tangible
value, and makes it as negotiable
as note, and the equivalent of a
bond, on which money can be bor-
rowed. Each policy also entities
the holder to withdraw a specified
amountin cash, at the end of eve.
ry year; or, be may allow it to re-
main and draw four per cent in
terest. The plan has been re-
ceived with marked favor, and has
given an impetus 10 Life Insur-
ance greater than ever.
The "Lotus' Club, consisting of
the Prince Bohemians Of New
York, had Reception this week
that was attended by nearly eve
ry artist, operate singer, actor,
editor and literateur known to
fame in the metropolis.
A woman has hung out her sign
as "tooth carpenter"
The theatres have introduced
fire apparatus in the orchestra,
where it can be used at a mo.
ments notice. Weather-charm-
ing; streots-thronged fashion,
at it's full; Dolly Vardeus at dis
count; and my pen-like a loco
motive, it seems to require a mile
or two Of track to stop. Let me
Switch off " here.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

THE MOVEMENT IN ILLJSOIs.-DE-
FECTIoSs IN THE IRREGULAR" RE-
PUBLICAN RANKS.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 9.
The State Register OF to-day
says, editorially: An immense
Liberal Republican movement is
in progress in this city, and in a
few days a call will be issued call
ing a State Convention to select
delegates to the Cincinnati Con-
vention. The names to the call
will embrace about all the promi-
nent Republicans in this State.
Some Of the names to this docu-
ment are already on the Irregular"
call for the State Convention Of
May %.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

How LORD CHESTERFIELD BLED
FOR HIS CoUNTRY.-A book en-
titled parliamentary Anecdotes, !"
just published in London, has this
story of the famous Earl of Ches-
terfeld's bleeding for his country {:
Lord R. with many good quail
ties, and even learning and parts,
had a strong desire CT being
thought skillful in physic, and
was very expert in bleeding.
Lord Chesterfield, who knew his
foible, and on a particular occa-
sion wished to have his vote,
came to him one morning, and
after having conversed upon diffe-
rent matters, complained of the
headache, and desired his Lord
ship to feel his pulse. 1t was
found to beat high, and hint of
losing blood given. II have no
objection; and as I hear your
Lordship has mastery hand,
will you favor me with trying
your lancet upon me?" "Apropos,' u
said Lord Chesterfield, after the
operation, "do you go to the
House today ?" Lord r. answer
ed, 81 did not intend to 90, not
being sufficiently informed Of the
question which is to be debated
but you, who have considered it,
which side will you be OFF" The
Earl, having gained his confidence,
easily directed his judgment; he
carried him to the House, and
got him to vote as he pleased.
used afterward to say that none
OF his friends had done so much
as he; having literally bled for
the good Of his country.
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Too Much Clerk.

The Times tells US that the num-
Der Of clerks who are seeking en-
ployment in New York to-day is
really lamentable. Merchants and
otheP are inundated by applica-
tions from persons thoroughly de-
serving, who are reduced to the
most desperate straits for bare
subsistence, and as the evil is an
increasing one, the editor thinks
"people would do we'll seriously to
bethink themselves Of a remedy"
From an absurd notion that clerk
ing is considered a "genteel" oc-
cupation, while carpentering is
merely work for common peo-
ple"-
"The clerk sat at a desk, with
pen behind ear, attired in
broadcloth the carpenter work
cd away on his knees in canvas
jacket and paper cap. So mat
ters have gone on to this day.
But at length everybody almost
has become more or less educated,
and the discovery has been made
that in plain language, ANY fool
can be a clerk while to be an
efficient cabinct-maker requires
qualities by no means so easily
found.
The result is that the clerk
supply is enormously in excess of
the demand. and as consequence
their salaries are screwed down to
the lowest limits.
Ono way Of abatlng this really
serious evil is. the editor says, by
heads of families steadily setting
their faces against bringing their
sons up as clerks. In the great
majority Of cases they do exactly
the reverse.-Neu York Enpress.
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THE BAY STATE oRACLE.-GRANT's
FRIENDS TRYING TO FRIGHTEN
SUMNER FROM ATTENDING.

THE BAY STATE ORACLE.-GRANT' S
FRIENDS TRYING TO FRIGHTEN
SUMNER FROM ATTENDING.
WASHINGTON, April 9.
Since it has been stated that
Senator Sumner would be among
those who would attend the Gin
cinnati Convention, a studied of-
fort has been made by the friends
Of the administration, who main
tain personal relations with Mr..
Sumner, to persuade him against
going. The President and his
friends admit that the presence of
Sumner at the convention would
give great weight to it, and would
be likely to draw off a large num-
ber OF the old-fasbioned Abolition
lists, who have heretofore trained
with the Republican party, but
who arc dissatisfied with Grant.
Sumner has been assured by these
dislnterested friends that by going
to Cincinnati he would forever
shut the door against a return to
the party fold, and would place
himself squarely on the other side.
Notwithstanding this it is bclicv-
ed that Sumner will 60 and take
the consequences.
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THE LIBERAL REPUBLICAN MEETING
IN NEW YORK,

IN NEW YORK.
This was unquestionably one Of
the largest and most enthusiastic
political demonstrations ever held
in New York City, but its purpose
and effect are viewed differently
from the stand point occupied by
the parties represented by the
leading New York journals. The
views Of these journals may be
gathered from the manner of the
announcement of the "grcat meet
ing to their readers on the follow
ing morning.
The People Awake!-The Great
est Meeting ever held liz Cooper
Institute-Thc Fight against Cor
ruption-Grant's Rotten Admins
tration Emphatically Condemned
Ringing the Alarm Beil-Pow-
erful Speeches from Senators
Trumbull and Schurz-Patriotic
Letter from Governor Fenton-
Senator Trumbull's Scathing De-
nunciation Of Roheson's Frauds
Grants Shameless Usurpations-
Honest Words that will Ring
Throughout the Nation.-New
York Sun.
New York anti-Grant-Im-
mense Mass Meeting at the Coop.
er Institute-First Gun Of the
Campaign-Emphatic Protest A
gainst Capitalization and Corrup-
tion-No more Ncpotism-Elo-
quent Speeches by Senators Ly-
man Trumbull, OF Illinois, and
Carl Schurz, Of Missouri-The
Metropolis Responds to the West.
-Ner York World.
The Presidency-Anti-A Admins.
tration mass meeting at the Coop
er Institutc-The zone term" ad-
vocated-Senators Trumbull and
Schurz On the Presidential ram
page-The soreheads in council
The Cincinnati Convention and
what is to come Of it-Lettcr from
Senator Fent.,n-Bitter Denuncia-
tion Of President Grant by the
Peripatetic Senators-Speeches,
resolutions, &c.-N. Y. Herald.
Democratic allies-Gathering Of
ofice-seekers and Copperheads at
Cooper nstitute-TrumbulI, ,Schurz
and Greeley on Liberal Republi-
canism-Declarations ofprinciples
Of the Cincinnati Convention
Resolutions adoptcd-Letter from
Mr.. Fenton.-N. Y. Times.
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A party of men an:matedly engaged in
discussing politics before an up town store,
this morning, attracted the attention of an
aged agriculturist. There's sumthin' the
matter here" he observed to his wife. And
drawing up his team, he lightly shouted
to consumptive individual on the out
skirts: whats afoot?' "Twelve in
ches," was the sardonic reply. The aged
agriculturist sworc some and drove on.
DaRbury News.
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CASvAsSISG FOR A COALITION.
WASHINGTON. Aoril |,

WASHINGTON, April Il.
The Democratic members Of
Congress are consulting among
themselves regarding their politi-
cal course in view Of the Cincin-
natl Convention. Some Of them
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New York Correspondence.

i Flnancier's Story and its Moral
-An0ther Flutter IN Wall Street
"A Bloody Record-An Exodus
Of Criminals-New Books-Ihe
Aldine-A Monument to Shak-
Speare-Ihe "Lotus' CluG-6-c.
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1t is said that every woman ap-
pears different to every man, and
every nature has its separate
watchword, which answers to one
and will not respond to another.
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The anti. Grant movement appears to
be gathering force, and the Cincinnati
Convention grows in importance. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether the vast patro-
mage welded by the President and his
military prestige will counterbalance the
brains and influence of such men as
Greeley, Sumner, Trumbull, Schurz,
Gratz Brown, Tilton, and other leading
Republicans.
1t seems but reasonable to expect
something from the union Of all the
elements of opposition to the Grant re-
gime. Yet, holding, as the President
does, the purse and sword Of the country,
he wields an influence which it is in vain
for cs 20 underrate.-Colunbia Caro-.
linian,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

A German expressmau called at house
in Brooklyn recently to deliver box. He
rang the bell, and servant girl opened
the door, when the expressman said: 81
have got a schnaH pox, and if you likes I
will carry it up stairs" The girl looked
horror-stricken, and not rellshins the idea
Of admitting a man with the smallpox,
slammed, bolted, and barred the door in
the aston;shed expressman's face.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24
Vol. VIII.
COMMITTEE OF FINANCE,
L. S. SENATE


Washington, April II, 1872.
DEAR SIR:-I cannot be with
you tomorrow night, but | deem
1t my duty to say that the move
mcnt for reform and purity of
government in the State and ma!
ton, and also to secure at the head
of affairs = Republican statesman,
trained in Republican ideas, has
my cordial sympathy. II is ne
cessity Of the hour. I say this as
8 Republican, anxious for the sue
cess Of honest government and the
revival offraternal feeling through.
out the country.
Very truly,
R. L. FENTON.
Col. Frederick \. Conkling, New
York.
The letter was greeted with
loud applause.
The following were appointed
committee of twenty-five, under
the resolutions last named:
Sinclair Tousey, Ira 0. Miller,
Ernest krackowizer, Gen. F. I. Locke,
Geo. P. Bradford, Har;wis Gerche,
W. R. Stewart, Chas T. Polhauus,
Charles Althof, Henry Merz,
Charles I. Blake, DR.. F. ". Howe,
Fred. 4. Conkling, Ethan Allen,
7. G!aubensklee, J. N. Hegeman,
VIM. II. Rsyner, Henry D. Lloyd,
F. J. Fisaian, Arnold Taenzer,
Samuel Sinclair, Geo. Fl. Vuncleft,
Dr.. Adolph hessler, R. c. Anthony,
Peter Cook.
Next came the brilliant speech
Of Senator Carl Schurz.
Mr.. Greeley was called for and
made some remarks.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

ASTHMA CURE.-Halfounce Iodide
Potassium and half.pint of water mix
and take tablespoonful three times a
day after two weeks reduce the guam
tity-in a month stop using, unless
symptoms return, then take dose. I
was badly afflicted for years, and of all
the cures tried, none gave but a few
hours relief; and from the first dose I
never had itsince.
Iwould earnestly recommend all news
papers to publish this, as it will be the
greatest benefit they can offer on the
public, and which none but the afflicted
can appreciate. l trust all readers will
cut it out and paste in good book.
I will send hundreds of these printed
cards over the States to the newspapers.
l am an old man, and my only object is
to benefit the afflicted. .-
P.S. Twas given this cure several
times, but only l.3 the quantity, and
received no benefit.
A. MORGAN.
Georgetown, S. c., July, 1871.
Papers in the I. S. will please copy for
the benefit of the afflicted
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Brigham's Wives.

Very extravagant statements
have been published of the num-
ber Of Brigham Young's wives
and children. How many he had
from the time be courted Miss
Martha Brotherton until now. it
would be difficult to estimate.
Some Of his wives are dead ; others
have left him, and many probably
have been sealed to him who
strayed away, like those Of Bro
ther Heber, and he knew not
whittier they went. Of Brigham's
present family l am personally
acquainted with nineteen Of his
wives.-Betore he was a Mormon
he had a wife and family, but of
that lady l knew nothing.-Two
of her daughters are in Utah.
His Mormon family begins with his
legal wife, who is still living-Mrs.
Mary Ann Angel Young. She is
Prooaoly his own age, but is ply
sically less preserved, and looks
much older. She is most ex-
cellent and amiable lady, and
bears traces Of having had her
full share ofearthly troubles. She
is the mother of three prominent
sons. Joseph A., Brigham, Jr.,
John W. and two daughters-Alice
and Luna. Each of the sons has
three wives. The frsv daughter
is the third of four wives, in
a polygamic household. The
other daughter is the first wife
Of q young man, and has for
a companion wife her fathers
daughter by another mother.
The eldest daughter, Alice, has
also her halfsister as an associate
wife in her husbands household.
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"Utah may have its plural wives," ob.
serves Ar. Quilp, "bus other parts of the
country have very singular ones"
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Women are now admitted to
fifty American Colleges.
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The legal wife of Brigham is: !
/. Mrs. Mary Ann Angel. -.
His polygamic wives are:
II. Mrs. Clara Decker, | isis
III. Mrs. Lucy Decker, ! ters)
". Mrs. Eneiue Free. ......
V. Mrs. Harriet Cook. ......
VI. Mrs. Twiss. ............
VII. Mrs. Eliza Burgess. .....
VIII. Mrs. Susan Snivley. ....
1X. Mrs. Lucy Bigelow.
Y. Mrs. .HarrictBarney Seagers
X1. Mrs. II .rtha Bowker.
XII. Mrs. Margaret Pierce. -.
XIII. Mrs. Amelia Folsom. ..... ~
NV. Hrs. Mary Van Cott Cobb.
&V. Mrs. Eliza Ann Jay Webb.
His "proxy" wives are:
AV1. Mrs. Emily Partridge. ....
XVII. Ars.Z.D.H Huntington Jacobs
XVIII. Miss Eliza V. Snow. .....
These were formerly "seal-
ed" to Joseph Smith, and
are now proxy" wives to
Brigham
Also
XIX. Mrs. Augusta Cobb. .....
who was "sealed" to 10.
seph since his DEATH
Besides these there may ,
likely be other ladies "scaleG
Brigham, but I myself know
sonally no more than the o
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-04-24

Women think all men are thieves
since they may rob them even Of
their names.
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Proverb: A thorn in the bush
is worth two in the hand.
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Spell bound-Children at school.