davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

Nor very long since. Messrs. Green &
Gilbert, lawyers, Of this city, in the case
of Phillips g. st. John rs.thc Grand Tower
Mining, Manufacturing and Transporta-
ton Company. obtained a verdict for the
plaintiffs Of 100000. The case has been
taken to the Supreme Court of the United
States upon writ Of error, and the com
pany have filed a bond in the United
S. ates Circuit Court as required on the
appeal, to the sum of two hundred and
fty thousand dollars. The bondsmen
are William f. Dodge, David Doros, Abial
A. Law, George T. ELEPHANT, r. NJ. Oily.
plant, VIM. w. Parkins, lie Grand b.
Cannon; all very wealthy men, and resi-.
/ dents OF New York. This is one Of the
most important civil suits that has been
before the United States Circuit Court for
n long period. The large verdict, and
seeming disposition to fight it to the end
by an immense moneyed influence, does
not detract from its Importance.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

cities of the north. It mag be said, that
he dare not do so; but no has dared to do
so, and will again. II the liberals com.
plain he will say to them: ~ do this un.
der law enacted by the republican
party, and the operations Of which you
endorsed and even applaudcd when i,
was used to defeat the democrats, and
since you have become allies Of the dem
'ocrats and ne bad as they, the medicine
that was good for them must be taken by
you" The liberals will, of course, com.
plain, but what will Grant care7 But we
shall see what we shall see, and what VIC
shall see will surely be vindica,ion OF
the democratic party-a justification OF
It's policy-an endorsement Of the wisdom
Of its warnings and its entreaty to. resist
the first approaches towards military dcs.
potism.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
Tn.GuAnprAx, a lab " reform paper Of

TnE GUARDIAN, labor reform paper Of
marked ability, has made It's appearance
at Newly rk, and Is doing effective work
IN the interest Of Judge Davis. 1t says,
very forcibly and wo believe truly |:
There is one reason for preference for
Judge Davis as candidate of all parties
oppc .ed to Grant, which, IL not conclu.
sive Of itself, is certainly entitled 10 great
weight He alone ofall parties named or
suggested is wholly free from tntangle.
'ment with any clique Every one feel,
that in this state Of perfect freedom from
such embarrassing shackles every one
every interest has an equal chance 70,
full consideration. Judge Davis has ne
friends to reward, no enemies 1, punish
the public good alone engages his atten
',ion--and every interest will receive du,
consideration"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

any thing TO do with one again. But the
remembrance OF tho tap, hardened In so
unique manner, stimulated him. HAY
ing great deal II case-hardcning to DO,
he thought one day he would repeat the
experiment upon large scale which he
did with perfect success.
For twelve months he went on to exper-
iment, purchasing the materials with his
own money, and working in secret at
night and ut odd hours. At the end o!
twelve months no reconsIdcred his condem-
nation of patents, and applied for one on
his process, which was granted sept. 4,
1860, the claim being for a combination Of
damaged -four, potash lyc, or I've from
hard wood ashes, nitre. cVmmtD sait ana
sulphate Of zinc. for case-hardening iron.
In 1867 he patented an improvement on
the above-namcd process. In ioos ne
took out another patent tor AN enlireiy
new process, which consists in the use oil
raw limestone, charcoal, blac oxide OF
manganese, sal-soda, common salt ana pull
verified resin com bined, for converting iron
into steel, which ia now widely used, from
which he has reaped quite fortune.
No less than twenty three Of the leading
ilways in America now use this process
under license from the pateDtee, for hard
ening the links, guides, pins AMI nuts Of lo'
comotives, effecting, we are told, no less 0
saving than from $500 TO 5000 annually on
each locomotive, in obviating the lost mo
ton consequent upon the wear Of links
guides and pins. The inventor has al
eady received for licenses under bis pat
ent Of 1863 S2o,65O, and has just sold thu
remainder of his patent in America fol
Sl5 600 -Srienfifc american.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
CI.EWS NETTING

The Grant Republicans are not we'll
pleased with the great demonstration
made at New York city recently in be-
half of their leader. 1t was entirely des-
,itpte Of heart. There we're numbers, and
speeches, and noise, but little Of that gen.
une enthusiasm which carries with it sue
cess and tramples upon opposition. 1t
was a manufactured demonstration, and il
now known as Henry Clews' meeting
This gentleman is member
of the firm of Clews, Hab!cht
& Co., bankers, London, fer
whom President Grant withdrew the gov.
eminent deposits from Barring Brothers
This change, special dispatch to the St.
Louis Republican reminds us, wal
made through an understanding between
Grant, Clews and Secretary Robson
The house Of Barring Brothers was a warn
friend of the United States during the
war Of secession, but Clews, it was deter.
mined, could do more for Grants re.
election than Barring and, as the dispatch
expresses it, " his zeal Wednesday night
will doubtless meet fresh reward" HI
used the postotiiceto distribute unstampet
circulars advertising the meeting, called
the meeting to order, detailed his banl
clerks to act as secretaries
and finally provided sumptuous banque
for the orators. Notwithstanding all hi
labors, Mr.. Clews failed to make his Gran
Q demonstration a success. 1t was we
blanket to the hopes Of Mr.. Grants friend
and told them in language they coul,
: not mistake that the people were not wit
e them-tbat their followers were dispirite
= and ready to give up the contest befor
y the first battle has been fought.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
D6r The Rochester IN. W. } Democra

D@- The Rochester N. W. Democrat,
in speaking Of Lyman Trumbull, says
Tho defender of the fecresnt johnson,
he maintains his consistency by following
In his footsteps. Andrew the first has pre-.
coded his apologist into the ranks Of the
democracy by but few years; and now
they will.t down in cor genial companion
ship with the traitors Of 1851 and their al
lies. The latter can elevate Trumbull t.
leadership, for he has been well in sympa
thy with them, from tho hour of Lee sur
render until now.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

A WAsHISGroN correspondent Of the
St. Louis Times, says: "The capital is
now throngsd with people from all Sec
lions, and they almost unanimously pro-
test against Davis. His action in the
Cummings cse has rendered it impossi.
Bile tor him to carry the Irish vote, and
''ns' certainly can't be lost" This cor
respondent writes in the interest Of Gov.
efnor Brown Of Missouri. The Irish vote
VIII not be lost by the nomination oil
Davis and tie correspondent must inven,
Ss"ohger reason than this to prevent hi,
nomination.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

WENDELL PHILLIPS Oh the evening If
the lesh, inst, addressed the workmen Of
Bos'on' He eu'ogized Benz. Butler,
which was inexcusable wickedness, and
predicted the downfall Of Republication,
which was a prediction entitled to APP
plause. He was anxious. he said, to see
the financial system of the country so re-
constructed that money could be had at
three per cent. instead Of sig, in which
anxiety Mr.. Phillips has host Of fellows.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

Y rk a few months sfter ward. I have
watched Lisette ever since you need not
give her medicine will soon be with
me and Louis.
"She fingered till January last and died
a painless death 1t was gradual fnding
away. Her performance ceased In Decem-
Der. After her death Mr.. j. wrote to the
asylum whence she came to know what
the record showed concerning her. The
answer, so far as applicable, is as follows
"Bernard Li.ette--Entered January 20,
1861, from Blocker street tenement house.
Supposed to be four years cid mother died
of starvation said to be a French music
teacher. Lisette sent to indianapolis
April, 1865. F"
'She never touched the piano when
awake, but she said she world like to learn
to play IL. Nor did she, with but two
exceptions, play any pieces that wer,
played in our house by any person.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

The CouksE OF JUSTICE never did and
don't run smooth in the Indian Territory,
fact conclusively proven by the follow.
Ing dispatch, dated a. Muskogee April
w. "A terrible ARRAY occurred yes,er.
day At Tsllsqus, twenty-five miles from
here. A man on trial for murder was nc.
Quilted BY the jury, when a relative Of
'A' murdered man drew pistol and shot
4s's"asnt de'd, and then Cred and kill
~ Tue Judge on the bench. A general row
commenced with indiscriminate Or.
"s' Eleven person. ~sr. killed outright,
and ~ many more wounded Am,,,,.
"''a .'s three United States A.r.hsls,
named Owens nAwkin. and Wilson
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
POSSIBILITIES AND PROBABLE
TIES


Even Morton says it would be better TO
nominate somebody else than Grant at the
"''aae'ph'a convention; but a backout
~" WONG be triumph for Schurz and
'''"''ui 50 important that 1t will be re-
sorted 10 only under the seyere., pressure
"''' however,s possibility which d.v 30
day is deepening into a prosabn,,v ,h.,
Grant, at the proper moment, with = sa,.
ish of his patriotic trumpet, will, d.o,.,.
his unwillingness to be an mpedimen, II
the pathway of the republican party ar,
his determination 10 be not a candidate 70
recollection. In other words he will max
virtue Of necessity, and step out OF tn
way Of the politicians back into tn
army. II he should be too much initiate,
with ambition 10 make this flank NOV.
menl on the democrats by surrendcring I,
the rebels in the republican party, be will
surely make good the prediction of Fran
Blair and attempt to retain his place BY
the power of the sword by taking posses.
sion Of the ballot boxes of tho Southern
states and placing bis army Of U n,ted States
marshais At the voting places Of the great
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
A PATENTEE.
tom. SHEEHAN'S GRAPHING
IRONS.
HOW HE BECAME IMPECUNIOUS
AND HOW HE BECAME RICH.

In 1858 Mr. Thomas Sheehan, OF Dun
kirk, N. T., foreman IN the blacksmith de.
partuient Ut the Erie railroad shop at that
pace, patented submarine grapple,
winch, though an ingenious Invention,
proved to be one for which there was lit
Vie demand. This WAS the first invention,
aud the cost Of its completion, together
with one years struggle 10 manufacture
aud introduce 1t, completely exhausted
Mr.. SheehHn means and reduced him to
the extremest poverty. He was, in fact,
in pretty nearly the same condition as
Palsy the Potter ut the moment Of his
greatest distress. A wife and eight chill
dren, Sheehans family, were reduced to
the verge OF destitution, and Mrs. Shee-
han became unconsciOusly bitter.
Just ut this crisis Mr.. s. ID. Crowell,
general freight agent of the Erie railroad
at Dunkirk, CHANGED to meet MIR. Sheehan
in the streets Of that town, and accosted
him with:
well, Thomas, how are your grapples ?
l hear they have used you up"
Yes WAS the answer, "the grapples
have done my business; I wish l had
never seen them"
Throw 'em away" advised Mr.. Crow.
ell. "Have you any now finished y
~ nave one "'host uohe, SAID
Thomas. -,
FINISH that; VIII pay you forty dol
lars tor il, and pave II used Tor picking up
al at tho dock. The money Will help
you in your present emergency, and you
can go back to your place in the shop,
and earn u good living tor your family"
| IL Will, said Thomas.
Back 10 his humble homo went the in.
ventor, with new hops IN his breast, ana
and set himself 10 finish the Cripple with
due speed. But upon what slender threads
does Inc fortunes ot men hang! A tap,
the only one our inventor had Of the size
AS it was essential 10 the progress Of the
work, he must have lew one or he could
not 20 on.
In this strait he applied TO his wife Ia
lend HIM twenty five cents to buy the ne.
cessary steel w forge the tap. But she,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23


TEE NEW ORLEANS TIMES msinta,ns
'hs' the highes, and most honorable func.
ZION OF journalism is to arrest and correct
momentary but obviously unwise and
Pef''ous impulse and tendency Of an e1-
'''ea popular idea. This may all be true
'u'-whst does it mean2 To arrest an ex.
e''ed popular idea would in itself be q
great task, but TO arrest and correct the
documentary unwise impulse and also thu
e"aeh'y OF such an idea may be, as tn,
'"e' asserts, the highest and most hon
a0'e junction of journalism, but, on tn
"A''e' We should prefer suicide or salts.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23


,,c,. AAs INDEPENDENT REpuB-
no,,,,.." W Gan Francisco, California, are
sound 10 the core. The follow.
ing are the plank, OF ,,.,, ''''0"'
ADOPTED by them !, E,cc,,o, =,
States Senator'S by the popu,., ''eu
o"e-'erm principle for President !.
Reservation Of the public dom,;r .
actual settlers. 4. Civil service r.so,r
b. New international policy. r,
smelior-tion Of the condition Of the wor
era 7. General amnesty. 8. Pledgi,
candidates under oath, and If they PERU
themselves send them TO the peniten,ia
.. Against future subsidies. 10 Aboli,i,
Of protective tariffs.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

TEE MARION PROGRESS editor apollo
gi.es for shortcomings in this wise: ain
addition " other members vf our FAM
lily being sick, W. are this week wrest.
'ling with the shakes and the 2thake, be-
sides not feeling very WELL"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

TEE MARION PEOPLE are investing
their spare charge in pianos and organs, u
fact which,in the opinion ofthe Williamson,
County Progress, "proves that our peo-
pie are duly alive 70 the ennubling infu.
'snce of music On the human mind"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

D0. Theodore Tilton's Golden Age
points to the fact that we have before us
to-day "the sad and ominous spectacle Of
an American president forcing his own
denomination by acts and articles, and
The use of governmental patronage, for
which he ought to be impeached."
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

THI HARDLY DEMocRAT 10 the name OF
. new democratic paper published at
Elisabe,h,own, Illinois, by Wilkinson
and welch. Mr.. Wilkinson, the editor,
writes fOrcibly and ito the point" Sue
cea TO the new enterprise
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

e6r1t has Just been discovered that a
Davenport pauper, who has been in tho
poor-house since 1850, has money deposit
ed in bank in that city. The poor dircc.
tors get wind Of the matter, sued the man
for his keeping, and obtained n judgment
against HIM. The money has been given
over to the poor fund.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

TIE Missouri Democrat expresses
wonder at the fact that Governor Palmer
had no, changed his political views for
for,y.eight hours.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

A WASHINGTON SPECIAL to the St.
Louis Democrat, says Trumbull has the
inside track for the Cincinnati nomina.
tion.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

Tur PUBLIC LEpoER, Of Memphis, 10
q, the opinion "thcrs is hope yeti We
hope 50.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

AN EXCHANGE says Senator Schurz is
doing hi. "dirtiest TO defeat the party
thu, elected him to the United States sem
ate Well?
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23

IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY the prospects
ofs large crop ofpeaehes were never bet
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
- no1,A. vrrxLY BULLETIN.
uA,,os. williamson county Is 's''a''
,ox for a public libr'ry'

sor.p OF swgEps nre working at
-, hill IN the G. j. V. X. X.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-04-23
EXTRAORDINARY STORY.

If TRUE. STRANGER THAN FIC-
TON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-21

II would he hard to think OF q more approprl
ate and beautiful gift for lady than q allk
can make such gifts, There Il hardly lady In
Washington who could fail In being Infinitely
pleased with present from an assortment Of
sllk dresses a reporter Of the REPUBLICAN saw
mere OF deep blue shade, trimmed with velvet Of
richer blue and neat steel buttons, while IL
skirt was In the form OF nuted columns; and
while talking with the ladies and Of nuted col
umns the remark Ia mAde that some OF the very
latest styles OF ladies' dresses are In what Ii
called the architectural style that IA 10 say that
the forms Of cut, trimming, folds, 40, are made
TO resemble piece OF architecture, such as
fort, u castle, a church, or 4 temple. 1t IL d
grand style, specially becoming 10 stately per
sOna, but there was another dTeas q pearl Rray
corded ak, trimmed with crimson Ranze az
ChAmbTey, YAlencennes lace and fringe, Who
ever gets this magnificent dress will create 4
sensation NJ any reception.
pure rose silk, trimmed with Duchess lace, with d
white gdHEs Dc Chambrsy OyeHklrt while the skirt
At once revealed tho design Of Initiating the bat
Elements OF n fort The Idea OF strength and
majesty was combined with the soft and beautl-
full oOlOn. This dress would make any lady look
Ike royal princess. And besides these there
was another OF richest black SILK, heavily and
elegantly trimmed with richest passemsntisrs,
anu all In style reminding one on the other
hand Of bed OF rare and beautiful flowers, CIV
ing evidence Of me highly cultivated taste which
ported. None so beautiful can be made In
Washington. Tue ladies' may see them al John
T. hltchellia, 9i9 PennaylyaniA avenue. Bat thi
Ia not all II will delight them 10 look at white
satin opera cloak, eniDToldered with velvet and
fAstenlngs.
II Ia simply lovely, and there Is another Of
Chenille cloth, blue satin stripe, and enbossedl
with velvet, and beautiful plain white ones OF
the same quality Of goods, In velvet and cloth
Of goods can be found than Nj. Mitchell has,
and, peThapa, next TO precious stones there n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-21

seem specially adapted for the role the
The Theatre ComIaue.
Neck and Neck" was again upon the boards
last evening. After the usual programme Of
Well-arranged ballots, plantation scenes, and
negro eccentricities, Misses Susie aummorneld
AND Helene Smith won much applause IN their
terpslohOrean EFFORTS. The theatre was well nled
ana seems to be growing In public favor.
Carncrosa and Dlxey's.
IL Ia with feelings Of regret that this powerful
combination Of Ministries leave our city 10 soon,
after catering so splendldly TO the amusement
loving public. The performance last evening
ecllpsed any former EFFORT Of the company, while
the house was well flled despite the murky an.
pearance OF the weather. The beautiful
Warblings Of Cafncrosa and Percy gems In them.
selves, the drOlleTies Of the Talbots, and maste
efforts Of each individual artist won the IN.
bounded applause Of the audience and settled
the fact that their advent In this city again will
he greeted with overcoming houses.
Mendelssohn Quintette Club.
We refer our readers again to the fact that on
the evening Of the 10Th instant the Mendelssohn
Qulntette club, Of Boston, will give the FIRST Of
their grand concerts At Lincoln hall, and the fol
lowing one on Thursday even ing, the q8th In.
slant. The hON-sheet for the sale OF Tickets Ii
now open at Metzerotts, and there IA no extra
charge for reserved seats. The price Of tickets
ls nked At o.. The season tickets for the grand
star Course are good for the nrst concert.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-21
EIertion or Omrer.

At regular communication Of Laurel Wreath
Lodge No. i4O, A. y. a A. NJ, held at Laurel,
Nd, on Monday evening, the following Officefs
were elected and installed: John ChrOnmlllaT,
W. Nj james Curley, 4. W.; VIM. II. Harrison,
J. W.; Jacob II. PlOwman, secretary, and John
ID. LatchfOrd, treasurer,
Al the regular meeting Of Centennial Lodge
No. II, Y. A. A. M, on Thursday night, the fol-
lowing Oficen were elected TO serve the ensuing
year. II. A. Whitney W. NJ; d. suhlelmer, b.
W.; T. i. EdWArd s, j. W.; 4. 4. LOngley, treas
ureri ThOs. Thompson, secretary.
At the meeting Of lafayette Lodge No. 10, y.
A. A. NJ, held the same evening, the following
Onicers were elected: Joseph Y. Mccoy, W, NJ;
burton X. Ross, 8. W.; Nicholas ii Young, D,
WI ID. \, Jones, treasurer; Richard J. Black.
lock, secretary; L. Stoddard tileT.
Al the annual eOnolAye OF Columbia Command
cry, No, =, Knights TemplaT, last evening, the
following oliicefs were elected for the ensuing
year: John II. Thompson, T. e.; Samuel IaXt(F
Generailsslmo Prank NJ. Marshall, o. a.; ". Ii.
Brown, PTelAte; Frank q. Daniels, 4. W; W. n,
Kinney, J, W.; ThOs. 3. Mitchell, Warden; Rob
ert ball, Treasurer A. 7. Langley, Recorder; L.
StOddard, IT,, sentinel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-21

Meeting Of the County school Trustees.
The BOaryl Of Trustees OF the County Schools
met yesterday evening At thelr rooms, over the
Bank Of the Metropolis, on Fifteenth street,
Ter, in the chair, and 6hRs. Douglass secretary.
The new member, Mr., A. D. V. Burr, was pres-
Mr.. Folliot, from the committee appointed to
Investigate the disorder among the teachers In
the barry Farm school, submitted a report, in
which they stated that disorder had been found
IN the school, and that II would be unwlse and
detrimental 10 the interests Of education 10 con-
tinue all the present teachers In the same build
Ing; They recommend that the principal, Mrs.
v. l.. Douglas, be transferred 10 some other
school In the county, and that Mr.. W. II. Harris
be transferred TO her school,
A letter was read from Trustee Mitchell set
ting forth that Mr.. Harris objeeted TO being
Mr. Folllot said this was rather dlctat0rial on
the part Of the teacher.
Mr. Harris, the teacher,w who was present upon
invitation Of the board, stated his objections 20
being Transferred, and said the objection was
made on bis part owing TO the distance from his
residence, and IN consequence OF the state Of his
health he would not be able TO walk the distance
from Sixteenth and NJ streets TO Barry Farm; and
further, he did not desire 10 take any part N the
dlmcnlty between Mt. Douglass and Mr. Brown,
BY his taking this school a wrong feeling might
Mt. Folliot assured Mr.. Harris that polite,
should sc. not be In the way, As he would protect
The secretary, Mr.. Douglass, stated upon re.
guest OF Mrs. Douglass that all diiiculties thai
may have existed have been settled, and that ali
disturbances have ceased; therefore any teacher
the board may feel disposed 10 place at BARR
Farm will have harmonious career while there
Mr.. Talbot said the committee had determined
TO make the transfer, and II Mr., Harris did not
go then some one else would have to, as the
| change must be made.
After further expression Of opinion, the 70.
Mr.. Brown made motion, which WA adopted